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EP2978080B1
EP2978080B1 EP15177675.4A EP15177675A EP2978080B1 EP 2978080 B1 EP2978080 B1 EP 2978080B1 EP 15177675 A EP15177675 A EP 15177675A EP 2978080 B1 EP2978080 B1 EP 2978080B1
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Muhammet Ali Türkeköle
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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
    • H01R13/73—Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall
    • H01R13/74—Means for mounting coupling parts in openings of a panel
    • H01R13/741—Means for mounting coupling parts in openings of a panel using snap fastening means
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/502—Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
    • H01R13/506—Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
    • 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
    • H01R13/73—Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall
    • H01R13/74—Means for mounting coupling parts in openings of a panel
    • H01R13/746—Means for mounting coupling parts in openings of a panel using a screw ring

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  • the invention relates to a connector assembly according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Plug-in connector with an external thread which can be secured via a nut designed to match the external thread in a recess of a wall.
  • the external thread is relatively long and thus usually designed with oversize. This has the disadvantage that the screwing of the fastening nut in many cases, especially at low wall thickness, is relatively time consuming.
  • such a threaded fastener has the risk that the nut may become loose, e.g. due to forces or vibrations acting on the connector.
  • a generic connector assembly is known from DE 10 2005 059 713 A1 known.
  • the DE 10 2012 105 901 A1 shows a strain relief for an electrical connector and a device housing.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a connector assembly in which a connector can be securely fixed by means of a mounting ring in a recess of a wall in a simple and fast way.
  • the invention has the advantage that the connector by means of the mounting ring with simple, ergonomic movement sequences can be quickly attached to the wall or within the recess.
  • By appropriate dimensioning of the number of discrete rotational angular positions an adaptation to respective tasks is possible, for example, by providing less discrete rotational angular positions fast attachment or by providing a larger number of discrete rotational angle positions still relatively fast attachment, but a finely graded adaptability to different wall thicknesses.
  • the connector assembly or its connector may e.g. be designed as an electrical connector, pneumatic connector, hydraulic connector, optical connector or as a connector for other other media.
  • one, several or all parts of the connector assembly are made of plastic, e.g. as an injection molded part.
  • the housing of the connector, the fastening ring, the first and / or the second fastening means may be made of plastic.
  • the fastening ring is rotatable by means of the second fastening means in cooperation with the first fastening means latching relative to the connector. Due to the stepped detent can easily and reliably different discrete rotational angle positions can be realized, in which the fastening ring is locked relative to the connector.
  • the first and / or the second fastening means a plurality of successively ramp-shaped, stepped or sawtooth in a direction of rotation increasing detent positions.
  • the first and / or the second attachment means have a sawtooth-like contour in side view of the attachment means.
  • the first fastening means is arranged in the recess fastened in the interior of a connector having a hollow object or outside of the interior.
  • the wall-mounted hollow object may for example be a housing of a device, eg of an electrical appliance.
  • the fastening ring can be slid onto the rear side of the connector arranged inside the interior, and during the insertion of the connector into the recess from the inside against the wall of the hollow Are led objects until the mounting ring rests against the wall. Then, the connector can be locked by means of an external latching means on the outside of the wall behind the recess.
  • the outer latching means form an abutment for the rotatable mounting ring.
  • a second variant of the connector can be performed with a pre-assembled thereon mounting ring turn from the inside of the hollow object in the recess, so that the mounting ring with a first fastening means, for example, may be radially projecting and cooperating with the second fastening means of the mounting ring , be attached to the wall of the hollow object.
  • the connector assembly is set in the recess by the second fastener such as a bayonet engages behind the wall.
  • the second fastener such as a bayonet engages behind the wall.
  • spatially separated latching means and axial fixing means may be provided as second fastening means.
  • the locking means serve to fix the rotational angular position of the mounting ring relative to the connector and the Axialfixierstoff for axially fixing the connector in the recess.
  • the first fastening means on the or the plug-in connections of the connector facing side of the wall or on the plug-in connections of the connector facing away from the wall is arranged.
  • the connector and / or the mounting ring at least one anti-rotation means, with which the connector assembly is secured in the recess against rotation about the longitudinal axis.
  • This has the advantage that the connector assembly is fixed in the circumferential direction and can not be misaligned by external forces.
  • the fastening arrangement which is formed from the second fastening means in cooperation with the first fastening means, can be relieved of the absorption of circumferential forces and is therefore not affected by such peripheral forces in terms of their fixing effect.
  • the connector on an outer peripheral side of its housing at least one passable through the recess outer latching means, which is adapted to engage in the recess in the wall-mounted state of the connector assembly.
  • the outer detent means may comprise at least one first abutment surface for abutment against the surface of the wall outside the recess and at least one second abutment surface for abutment within an inner peripheral side of the recess.
  • the connector assembly may be e.g. a number of discrete rotational angular positions in the range of 2 to 10, in particular 3 to 6, have.
  • the connector is designed in several parts and has at least one contact carrier, in which the or the plug-in connections are arranged, and at least two shell-like composable and the contact carrier at least partially receiving in itself housing parts.
  • a modular connector is provided which can be configured by providing differently shaped housing parts for the aforementioned different fastening variants.
  • always the same plug-in connections having contact carrier can be used, so that the production and storage of the components of the connector assembly is favored despite high flexibility.
  • the first and / or the second fastening means spatially separated latching means for fixing the rotational angular position of the mounting ring relative to the connector and Axialfixierstoff for axially fixing the connector in the recess.
  • the attachment of the mounting ring on the connector can then be done in a bayonet.
  • FIGS. 17 and 18 show side views, all other figures show isometric views.
  • the Figures 1 and 2 show a connector 1, which is designed in several parts and as parts of a contact carrier 10 and two shell-like, composable housing parts 11, 12 has.
  • the contact carrier 10 has on one connection side four plug-in connections 101 with electrical contacts into which a corresponding connector designed as a counterpart can be plugged.
  • the contact carrier On the side remote from the connection side, the contact carrier has a groove 102 on the circumference.
  • the end walls 110, 120 may be formed as radially inwardly, at least partially circumferential flanges.
  • the housing parts 11, 12 additionally projecting anti-rotation lugs 111, 121 on.
  • the housing parts 11, 12 have for attachment to one another latching tabs 112, which engage in corresponding latching recesses 122 of the respective other housing part. By projecting to the other housing part projections 127, the housing parts 11, 12 additionally fixed to each other.
  • the housing parts 11, 12 additionally comprise outer latching means 114, 124.
  • the outer latching means 114, 124 are each formed as two latching elements 125, 126 which are arranged symmetrically to one another in the longitudinal direction. Their function will be discussed later.
  • the housing parts 11, 12 also have at the end remote from the terminal end of the connector cable duct openings 113, 123, can be passed through the electrical connection cable to the electrical contacts of the contact carrier 10.
  • the housing parts 11, 12 have first fastening means 2 of the connector, which cooperate with the second fastening means, which will be explained below, of a fastening ring.
  • the fastening means 2 can be designed in the manner of a radially protruding nubs or locking projections. Only the fastening means 2 of the upper housing part 12 can be seen.
  • the lower housing part 11 likewise has a fastening means 2.
  • FIG. 1 shows only the contact carrier 10 and the housing part 11.
  • Die FIG. 2 shows the components according to FIG. 1 in assembled condition and additionally the housing part 12.
  • FIG. 3 shows the components of the connector according to FIG. 2 in assembled condition.
  • a fastening ring 3 is shown, which can be guided from the back, ie the cable duct openings 113, 123 forth, over the housing parts 11, 12 and is thereby slipped over these parts.
  • the mounting ring 3 has an annular body 33 which is formed like a pipe piece.
  • the body 33 has on the inner circumference in the longitudinal direction, ie parallel to the illustrated longitudinal axis L, extending grooves 31. By means of these grooves 31, the fastening ring 3 can be guided over the first fastening means 2.
  • the fastening ring 3 has second fastening means 32, which are arranged on the connection side facing away from end side of the body 33 and as in FIG. 3 Recognizable have a plurality of chamfered steps which rise in a ramp-like manner in a circumferential direction.
  • the fastening ring 3 on the connection side facing end side of the body 33 has an annular flange portion 30 which is designed to bear against the wall, in the recess of the connector assembly to be attached is formed.
  • FIG. 4 shows the attached over the housing parts 11, 12 mounting ring 3. It can be seen that the second fastening means 32 at one of its beveled steps, the first fastening means 2, which is formed with substantially the same slope as the chamfered steps of the second fastening means receives.
  • the first and the second fastening means cooperate in such a way that different discrete rotational angle positions are set can be locked, in which the mounting ring relative to the connector when mounting the connector in the recess of the wall can be locked.
  • Each detent element 125, 126 has an axial abutment surface 129 which is provided for engagement with the surface of the wall outside the recess, and a circumferentially effective abutment surface 128 which is provided for abutment within an inner peripheral side of the recess.
  • the first and the second contact surface 128, 129 may be arranged in particular at right angles to each other.
  • FIG. 5 shows the connector assembly according to FIG. 4 and a wall 4 with a recess 40 in which the connector assembly is to be located and secured.
  • the recess 40 is substantially circular and has two radially opposing extensions 41, 42. If the connector assembly according to FIG. 4 guided in the recess 40, the outer latching means 114, 124 engage in the extensions 41, 42 and behind the wall 4. The outer latching means 114, 124 cause via the first contact surface 129 an axial fixation of the connector assembly in the recess 40 and the second Contact surface 128 a safeguard against twisting.
  • FIG. 6 shown in more detail. In the FIG. 6 the connector assembly is shown in a not yet fully attached to the wall 4 state.
  • the fastening ring 3 is rotated by turning clockwise relative to the connector 1, the first fastening means 2 engages in a different position of the second fastening means 32, as in FIG. 7 is recognizable.
  • the mounting ring 3 is moved toward the wall 4 at the same time and finally pressed against it.
  • the first contact surfaces 129 of the outer latching means 114, 124 form respective abutment to the annular flange 30 of the mounting ring third
  • FIG. 17 shows the not yet fully fastened connector assembly according to FIG. 6 in side view.
  • the FIG. 18 shows the fully fastened connector assembly, as in FIG. 7 shown in a side view.
  • FIGS. 8 to 16 A second embodiment of the connector assembly will be described. First, let's look at the FIGS. 8 and 9 received.
  • the connector 1 in turn has a contact carrier 10 which, as in FIG. 1 is shown formed. Furthermore, two trained as half-shells housing parts 11, 12 are present, which except for the differences explained below the housing parts 11, 12 of the FIG. 1 correspond.
  • the housing parts 11, 12 have as the first fastening means 2 each have a knob or latching projection, which, unlike in the embodiment of FIG. 1 , is arranged further close to the contact carrier 10 on the housing parts 11, 12.
  • the housing parts 11, 12 also have an annular peripheral mounting flange 214, 224, which is designed to rest on the wall and takes over the function of the annular flange portion 30 of the mounting ring 3 of the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 8 shows only the contact carrier 10 and the housing part 11.
  • Die FIG. 9 shows the components according to FIG. 8 in assembled condition and additionally the housing part 12.
  • FIG. 10 shows the connector 1 according to FIG. 9 in the assembled state and a fastening ring 3 provided for this purpose.
  • the fastening ring 3 is designed to be put over the plug connector 1 on the front side, ie from the connection side.
  • the fastening ring 3 in turn has longitudinal grooves 31 on the inner circumference, by means of which it can be guided over the first fastening means 2.
  • the second fastening means of the mounting ring 3 are formed in this embodiment as spatially separate fastening means, on the one hand latching means 35 for fixing the rotational angular position of the mounting ring 3 relative to the connector 1 and Axialfixierstoff 34 for axially fixing the connector 1 in the recess.
  • the latching means 35 are in the form of a circumferentially encircling, provided with steps slot-shaped recess, wherein the steps may be arranged in a sawtooth manner one behind the other and allow in this way a rotation only in one direction.
  • the Axialfixierstoff 34 are arranged, for example, step-like rising one behind the other as a projection on the outer peripheral side of the mounting ring 3.
  • FIG. 11 shows the completely slipped fastening ring 3 on the connector 1.
  • the mounting ring 3 is still in its initial position, ie it has not been rotated to fix the connector assembly in a different discrete rotational angle position relative to the connector.
  • the FIG. 12 shows a twisting of the mounting ring 3 relative to the connector 1 within the radially continuous locking contour of the locking means 35 to the first latching stage, that is, to the first discrete from the initial position angular position.
  • the connector assembly in the second embodiment may be mounted in a recess which may be the same as the recess 40 in the first embodiment with the extensions 41, 42. This is in the FIG. 13 shown.
  • a wall 40 having a first, relatively small wall thickness By the step-like increase of the Axialfixierstoff 34 while an axial fixation in the form of a clamping of the wall 4 between the mounting ring 3 and the annular mounting flange 214, 224 of the connector 1 is effected, as shown in the FIG. 14 is shown by a wall 40 having a first, relatively small wall thickness. It can be seen that the fastening ring 3 has to be rotated out of the starting position until it reaches its third and in this case penultimate rotational angular position.
  • FIG. 13 By the step-like increase of the Axialfixierstoff 34 while an axial fixation in the form of a clamping of the wall 4 between the mounting ring 3 and the annular mounting flange 214, 224 of the connector 1 is e
  • FIG. 15 shows the attachment of the connector assembly at a wall with greater wall thickness. It can be seen that the fastening ring only has to be turned up to the second rotational angle position until an axial fixation has been achieved.
  • the FIG. 16 additionally shows the case of an even smaller wall thickness than at FIG. 14 , In this case, all rotational angle positions are to be exploited, ie the fastening ring must be rotated to its last rotational angle position relative to the connector 1 in order to achieve the desired axial fixation.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Steckverbinderanordnung gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a connector assembly according to the preamble of claim 1.

Bekannt sind z.B. Steckverbinder mit einem Außengewinde, die über eine passend zum Außengewinde ausgebildete Mutter in einer Aussparung einer Wand befestigt werden können. Um den Steckverbinder bei unterschiedlichen Wandstärken einsetzen zu können, wird üblicherweise das Außengewinde relativ lang und somit in der Regel mit Übermaß ausgelegt. Dies hat den Nachteil, dass das Aufschrauben der Befestigungsmutter in vielen Fällen, insbesondere bei geringen Wandstärken, relativ zeitraubend ist. Zudem besteht bei einer solchen Gewindebefestigung das Risiko, dass die Mutter sich lösen kann, z.B. in Folge von auf den Steckverbinder einwirkenden Kräften oder Vibrationen.It is known e.g. Plug-in connector with an external thread, which can be secured via a nut designed to match the external thread in a recess of a wall. In order to use the connector with different wall thicknesses, usually the external thread is relatively long and thus usually designed with oversize. This has the disadvantage that the screwing of the fastening nut in many cases, especially at low wall thickness, is relatively time consuming. Moreover, such a threaded fastener has the risk that the nut may become loose, e.g. due to forces or vibrations acting on the connector.

Eine gattungsgemäße Steckverbinderanordnung ist aus der DE 10 2005 059 713 A1 bekannt. Die DE 10 2012 105 901 A1 zeigt eine Zugentlastungseinheit für einen elektrischen Steckverbinder und ein Gerätegehäuse.A generic connector assembly is known from DE 10 2005 059 713 A1 known. The DE 10 2012 105 901 A1 shows a strain relief for an electrical connector and a device housing.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Steckverbinderanordnung anzugeben, bei der ein Steckverbinder mittels eines Befestigungsrings in einer Aussparung einer Wand auf einfache und schnelle Weise sicher befestigt werden kann.The invention has for its object to provide a connector assembly in which a connector can be securely fixed by means of a mounting ring in a recess of a wall in a simple and fast way.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Steckverbinderanordnung gemäß Anspruch 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by a connector assembly according to claim 1.

Die Erfindung hat den Vorteil, dass der Steckverbinder mittels des Befestigungsrings mit einfachen, ergonomisch günstigen Bewegungsabläufen auf schnelle Weise an der Wand bzw. innerhalb der Aussparung befestigt werden kann. Durch entsprechende Dimensionierung der Anzahl der diskreten Drehwinkelpositionen ist eine Anpassung an jeweilige Aufgabenstellungen möglich, z.B. durch Vorsehen weniger diskreter Drehwinkelpositionen eine schnelle Befestigung oder durch Vorsehen einer größeren Anzahl diskreter Drehwinkelpositionen immer noch relativ schnelle Befestigung, jedoch eine feiner abgestufte Anpassbarkeit an unterschiedliche Wandstärken.The invention has the advantage that the connector by means of the mounting ring with simple, ergonomic movement sequences can be quickly attached to the wall or within the recess. By appropriate dimensioning of the number of discrete rotational angular positions an adaptation to respective tasks is possible, for example, by providing less discrete rotational angular positions fast attachment or by providing a larger number of discrete rotational angle positions still relatively fast attachment, but a finely graded adaptability to different wall thicknesses.

Die Steckverbinderanordnung bzw. dessen Steckverbinder kann z.B. als elektrischer Steckverbinder, pneumatischer Steckverbinder, hydraulischer Steckverbinder, optischer Steckverbinder oder als Steckverbinder für sonstige andere Medien ausgebildet sein.The connector assembly or its connector may e.g. be designed as an electrical connector, pneumatic connector, hydraulic connector, optical connector or as a connector for other other media.

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung sind eines, mehrere oder alle Teile der Steckverbinderanordnung aus Kunststoff gebildet, z.B. als Spritzgussteil. Insbesondere kann das Gehäuse des Steckverbinders, der Befestigungsring, das erste und/oder das zweite Befestigungsmittel aus Kunststoff bestehen. Dies hat neben einer rationellen und kostengünstigen Fertigung den Vorteil, dass die Bauteile eine gewisse Flexibilität bzw. Elastizität aufweisen, so dass auch mit einer relativ geringen Anzahl diskreter Drehwinkelpositionen eine flexible Anpassbarkeit der Befestigung der Steckverbinderanordnung an unterschiedliche Wandstärken möglich ist. Geringe Unterschiede zwischen Wandstärken können dabei durch die Elastizität der KunststoffTeile aufgenommen werden.According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, one, several or all parts of the connector assembly are made of plastic, e.g. as an injection molded part. In particular, the housing of the connector, the fastening ring, the first and / or the second fastening means may be made of plastic. This has in addition to a rational and cost-effective production has the advantage that the components have a certain flexibility or elasticity, so that even with a relatively small number of discrete rotational angular positions flexible adaptability of the attachment of the connector assembly to different wall thicknesses is possible. Small differences between wall thicknesses can be absorbed by the elasticity of the plastic parts.

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist der Befestigungsring mittels des zweiten Befestigungsmittels im Zusammenwirken mit dem ersten Befestigungsmittel stufig rastend relativ zum Steckverbinder verdrehbar. Durch die stufige Rastung können auf einfache und zuverlässige Weise verschiedene diskrete Drehwinkelpositionen realisiert werden, in denen der Befestigungsring relativ zum Steckverbinder arretierbar ist.According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the fastening ring is rotatable by means of the second fastening means in cooperation with the first fastening means latching relative to the connector. Due to the stepped detent can easily and reliably different discrete rotational angle positions can be realized, in which the fastening ring is locked relative to the connector.

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung weist das erste und/oder das zweite Befestigungsmittel mehrere hintereinander rampenförmig, stufenförmig oder sägezahnförmig in einer Verdrehrichtung ansteigende Rastpositionen auf.According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the first and / or the second fastening means a plurality of successively ramp-shaped, stepped or sawtooth in a direction of rotation increasing detent positions.

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung weisen die ersten und/oder die zweiten Befestigungsmittel eine in Seitenansicht auf das Befestigungsmittel sägezahnartige Kontur auf.According to an advantageous development of the invention, the first and / or the second attachment means have a sawtooth-like contour in side view of the attachment means.

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist das erste Befestigungsmittel bei in der Aussparung befestigtem Steckverbinder im Innenraum eines die Wand aufweisenden hohlen Gegenstands oder außerhalb des Innenraums angeordnet. Der die Wand aufweisende hohle Gegenstand kann z.B. ein Gehäuse eines Gerätes sein, z.B. eines Elektrogerätes. In einer ersten Variante, in der das erste Befestigungsmittel im Innenraum des hohlen Gegenstands angeordnet ist, kann der Befestigungsring von der innerhalb des Innenraums angeordneten Rückseite des Steckverbinders auf diesen aufgeschoben werden und beim Einführen des Steckverbinders in die Aussparung von der Innenseite gegen die Wand des hohlen Gegenstands geführt werden, bis der Befestigungsring an der Wand anliegt. Sodann kann der Steckverbinder mittels eines Außenrastmittels an der Außenseite der Wand hinter der Aussparung verrastet werden. Zugleich kann das Außenrastmittel ein Gegenlager für den drehbaren Befestigungsring bilden. Durch Verdrehen des Befestigungsrings in eine bestimmte diskrete Drehwinkelposition derart, dass das erste Befestigungsmittel mit dem zweiten Befestigungsmittel zusammenwirkt, kann der Steckverbinder an der Wand befestigt werden.According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the first fastening means is arranged in the recess fastened in the interior of a connector having a hollow object or outside of the interior. The wall-mounted hollow object may for example be a housing of a device, eg of an electrical appliance. In a first variant, in which the first fastening means is arranged in the interior of the hollow object, the fastening ring can be slid onto the rear side of the connector arranged inside the interior, and during the insertion of the connector into the recess from the inside against the wall of the hollow Are led objects until the mounting ring rests against the wall. Then, the connector can be locked by means of an external latching means on the outside of the wall behind the recess. At the same time, the outer latching means form an abutment for the rotatable mounting ring. By rotating the mounting ring to a certain discrete rotational angular position such that the first attachment means cooperates with the second attachment means, the connector can be secured to the wall.

In einer zweiten Variante kann der Steckverbinder mit einem daran bereits vormontierten Befestigungsring wiederum von der Innenseite des hohlen Gegenstands in die Aussparung geführt werden, so dass der Befestigungsring mit einem ersten Befestigungsmittel, das z.B. radial abstehend ausgebildet sein kann und mit dem zweiten Befestigungsmittel des Befestigungsrings zusammenwirkt, an der Wand des hohlen Gegenstands befestigt werden. Durch eine Drehbewegung des Befestigungsrings gegenüber dem Steckverbinder wird die Steckverbinderanordnung in der Aussparung festgelegt, indem das zweite Befestigungsmittel z.B. bajonettartig die Wand hintergreift. Hierbei können als zweites Befestigungsmittel insbesondere räumlich voneinander getrennte Rastmittel und Axialfixiermittel vorgesehen sein. Die Rastmittel dienen zur Fixierung der Drehwinkelposition des Befestigungsrings relativ zum Steckverbinder und die Axialfixiermittel zur axialen Fixierung des Steckverbinders in der Aussparung.In a second variant of the connector can be performed with a pre-assembled thereon mounting ring turn from the inside of the hollow object in the recess, so that the mounting ring with a first fastening means, for example, may be radially projecting and cooperating with the second fastening means of the mounting ring , be attached to the wall of the hollow object. By a rotational movement of the mounting ring relative to the connector, the connector assembly is set in the recess by the second fastener such as a bayonet engages behind the wall. In this case, spatially separated latching means and axial fixing means may be provided as second fastening means. The locking means serve to fix the rotational angular position of the mounting ring relative to the connector and the Axialfixiermittel for axially fixing the connector in the recess.

In beiden Varianten sind unterschiedliche Wandstärken der Wand zwischen dem Steckverbinder und dem Befestigungsring aufnehmbar.In both variants, different wall thicknesses of the wall between the connector and the mounting ring can be accommodated.

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist das erste Befestigungsmittel auf der dem oder den Steckanschlüssen des Steckverbinders zugewandten Seite der Wand oder auf der den Steckanschlüssen des Steckverbinders abgewandten Seite der Wand angeordnet.According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the first fastening means on the or the plug-in connections of the connector facing side of the wall or on the plug-in connections of the connector facing away from the wall is arranged.

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung weisen der Steckverbinder und/oder der Befestigungsring wenigstens ein Verdrehsicherungsmittel auf, mit dem die Steckverbinderanordnung in der Aussparung gegen Verdrehen um die Längsachse gesichert ist. Dies hat den Vorteil, dass die Steckverbinderanordnung auch in Umfangsrichtung fixiert ist und nicht durch äußere Kräfte dejustiert werden kann. Durch das Vorsehen eines gesonderten Verdrehsicherungsmittels kann zudem die Befestigungsanordnung, die aus dem zweiten Befestigungsmittel im Zusammenwirken mit dem ersten Befestigungsmittel gebildet wird, von der Aufnahme von Umfangskräften entlastet werden kann und dementsprechend durch solche Umfangskräfte nicht hinsichtlich ihrer Fixierwirkung beeinträchtigt wird.According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the connector and / or the mounting ring at least one anti-rotation means, with which the connector assembly is secured in the recess against rotation about the longitudinal axis. This has the advantage that the connector assembly is fixed in the circumferential direction and can not be misaligned by external forces. By providing a separate anti-rotation means, moreover, the fastening arrangement, which is formed from the second fastening means in cooperation with the first fastening means, can be relieved of the absorption of circumferential forces and is therefore not affected by such peripheral forces in terms of their fixing effect.

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung weist der Steckverbinder an einer äußeren Umfangsseite seines Gehäuses wenigstens ein durch die Aussparung hindurchführbares Außenrastmittel auf, das zum Einrasten in der Aussparung im an der Wand befestigten Zustand der Steckverbinderanordnung eingerichtet ist. Das Außenrastmittel kann wenigstens eine erste Anlagefläche zur Anlage an der Oberfläche der Wand außerhalb der Aussparung und wenigstens eine zweite Anlagefläche zur Anlage innerhalb einer inneren Umfangsseite der Aussparung aufweisen. Auf diese Weise kann der Steckverbinder innerhalb der Aussparung sowohl gegen Verdrehen um die Längsachse gesichert werden als auch axial fixiert werden.According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the connector on an outer peripheral side of its housing at least one passable through the recess outer latching means, which is adapted to engage in the recess in the wall-mounted state of the connector assembly. The outer detent means may comprise at least one first abutment surface for abutment against the surface of the wall outside the recess and at least one second abutment surface for abutment within an inner peripheral side of the recess. In this way, the connector can be secured within the recess both against rotation about the longitudinal axis and axially fixed.

So kann die Steckverbinderanordnung z.B. eine Anzahl von diskreten Drehwinkelpositionen im Bereich von 2 bis 10, insbesondere 3 bis 6, aufweisen. Hierdurch wird ein günstiger Kompromiss zwischen einer einfachen und schnellen Befestigung der Steckverbinderanordnung und einer flexiblen Anpassbarkeit an unterschiedliche Wandstärken erzielt.Thus, the connector assembly may be e.g. a number of discrete rotational angular positions in the range of 2 to 10, in particular 3 to 6, have. As a result, a favorable compromise between a simple and quick attachment of the connector assembly and a flexible adaptability to different wall thicknesses is achieved.

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist der Steckverbinder mehrteilig ausgebildet und weist wenigstens ein Kontaktträger auf, in dem der oder die Steckanschlüsse angeordnet sind, und wenigstens zwei schalenartig zusammensetzbare und das Kontaktträger zumindest teilweise in sich aufnehmende Gehäuseteile. Auf diese Weise wird ein modularer Steckverbinder geschaffen, der durch Bereitstellen unterschiedlich ausgebildeter Gehäuseteile für die zuvor genannten unterschiedlichen Befestigungsvarianten ausgestaltet werden kann. Hierbei kann immer derselbe die Steckanschlüsse aufweisende Kontaktträger verwendet werden, so dass die Herstellung und Lagerhaltung der Bauteile der Steckverbinderanordnung trotz hoher Flexibilität begünstigt wird.According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the connector is designed in several parts and has at least one contact carrier, in which the or the plug-in connections are arranged, and at least two shell-like composable and the contact carrier at least partially receiving in itself housing parts. In this way, a modular connector is provided which can be configured by providing differently shaped housing parts for the aforementioned different fastening variants. In this case, always the same plug-in connections having contact carrier can be used, so that the production and storage of the components of the connector assembly is favored despite high flexibility.

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung weisen das erste und/oder das zweite Befestigungsmittel räumlich voneinander getrennt Rastmittel zur Fixierung der Drehwinkelposition des Befestigungsrings relativ zum Steckverbinder und Axialfixiermittel zur axialen Fixierung des Steckverbinders in der Aussparung auf. Dies hat den Vorteil, dass die Funktionen der Axialfixierung und der Arretierbarkeit in diskreten Drehwinkelpositionen voneinander entkoppelt werden, so dass die Rastmittel und die Axialfixiermittel getrennt voneinander auf ihre jeweilige Funktion hin optimiert werden können.According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the first and / or the second fastening means spatially separated latching means for fixing the rotational angular position of the mounting ring relative to the connector and Axialfixiermittel for axially fixing the connector in the recess. This has the advantage that the functions of Axialfixierung and the lockability are disengaged from each other in discrete rotational angular positions, so that the locking means and the Axialfixiermittel can be optimized separately from each other to their respective function.

Die Befestigung des Befestigungsrings am Steckverbinder kann dann bajonettartig erfolgen.The attachment of the mounting ring on the connector can then be done in a bayonet.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen unter Verwendung von Zeichnungen näher erläutert.The invention will be explained in more detail by means of embodiments using drawings.

Es zeigen:

Figuren 1 bis 7
eine Steckverbinderanordnung in einer ersten Ausführungsform und
Figuren 17 und 18
Seitenansichten der ersten Ausführungsform und
Figuren 8 bis 16
eine Steckverbinderanordnung in einer zweiten Ausführungsform.
Show it:
FIGS. 1 to 7
a connector assembly in a first embodiment and
FIGS. 17 and 18
Side views of the first embodiment and
FIGS. 8 to 16
a connector assembly in a second embodiment.

In den Figuren werden gleiche Bezugszeichen für einander entsprechende Elemente verwendet.In the figures, like reference numerals are used for corresponding elements.

Die Figuren 17 und 18 zeigen Seitenansichten, alle übrigen Figuren zeigen isometrische Darstellungen.The FIGS. 17 and 18 show side views, all other figures show isometric views.

Die Figuren 1 und 2 zeigen einen Steckverbinder 1, der mehrteilig ausgebildet ist und als Teile einen Kontaktträger 10 sowie zwei schalenartige, zusammensetzbare Gehäuseteile 11, 12 aufweist. Der Kontaktträger 10 weist an einer Anschlussseite vier Steckanschlüsse 101 mit elektrischen Kontakten auf, in die ein entsprechender als Gegenstück ausgebildeter Steckverbinder eingesteckt werden kann. An der der Anschlussseite abgewandten Seite weist der Kontaktträger umfangsseitig eine Nut 102 auf. Über die Nut 102 wird der Kontaktträger 10 in entsprechend geformten Endwänden 110, 120 der Gehäuseteile 11, 12 aufgenommen. Die Endwände 110, 120 können als radial nach innen stehende, zumindest bereichsweise umlaufende Flansche ausgebildet sein. Um den Kontaktträger 10 gegen Verdrehen in den Gehäuseteilen 11, 12 zu sichern, weisen die Gehäuseteile 11, 12 zusätzlich vorstehende Verdrehsicherungsnasen 111, 121 auf.The Figures 1 and 2 show a connector 1, which is designed in several parts and as parts of a contact carrier 10 and two shell-like, composable housing parts 11, 12 has. The contact carrier 10 has on one connection side four plug-in connections 101 with electrical contacts into which a corresponding connector designed as a counterpart can be plugged. On the side remote from the connection side, the contact carrier has a groove 102 on the circumference. About the groove 102 of the contact carrier 10 in correspondingly shaped end walls 110, 120 of the housing parts 11, 12 added. The end walls 110, 120 may be formed as radially inwardly, at least partially circumferential flanges. To secure the contact carrier 10 against rotation in the housing parts 11, 12, the housing parts 11, 12 additionally projecting anti-rotation lugs 111, 121 on.

Die Gehäuseteile 11, 12 weisen zur Befestigung aneinander Rastlaschen 112 auf, die in entsprechende Rastaussparungen 122 des jeweils anderen Gehäuseteils eingreifen. Durch zum anderen Gehäuseteil hervorstehende Vorsprünge 127 werden die Gehäuseteile 11, 12 zusätzlich aneinander fixiert.The housing parts 11, 12 have for attachment to one another latching tabs 112, which engage in corresponding latching recesses 122 of the respective other housing part. By projecting to the other housing part projections 127, the housing parts 11, 12 additionally fixed to each other.

Am Außenumfang weisen die Gehäuseteile 11, 12 zusätzlich Außenrastmittel 114, 124 auf. Die Außenrastmittel 114, 124 sind jeweils als zwei in Längsrichtung symmetrisch zueinander angeordnete Rastelemente 125, 126 ausgebildet. Auf ihre Funktion wird später noch näher eingegangen. Die Gehäuseteile 11, 12 weisen außerdem am der Anschlussseite abgewandten Ende des Steckverbinders Kabeldurchführöffnungen 113, 123 auf, durch die elektrische Anschlusskabel zu den elektrischen Kontakten des Kontaktträgers 10 geführt werden können.On the outer circumference, the housing parts 11, 12 additionally comprise outer latching means 114, 124. The outer latching means 114, 124 are each formed as two latching elements 125, 126 which are arranged symmetrically to one another in the longitudinal direction. Their function will be discussed later. The housing parts 11, 12 also have at the end remote from the terminal end of the connector cable duct openings 113, 123, can be passed through the electrical connection cable to the electrical contacts of the contact carrier 10.

Des Weiteren weisen die Gehäuseteile 11, 12 erste Befestigungsmittel 2 des Steckverbinders auf, die mit nachfolgend noch erläuterten zweiten Befestigungsmitteln eines Befestigungsrings zusammenwirken. Wie erkennbar ist, können die Befestigungsmittel 2 nach Art eines radial hervorstehenden Noppens oder Rastvorsprungs ausgebildet sein. Erkennbar ist nur das Befestigungsmittel 2 des oberen Gehäuseteils 12. Das untere Gehäuseteil 11 weist ebenfalls ein Befestigungsmittel 2 auf.Furthermore, the housing parts 11, 12 have first fastening means 2 of the connector, which cooperate with the second fastening means, which will be explained below, of a fastening ring. As can be seen, the fastening means 2 can be designed in the manner of a radially protruding nubs or locking projections. Only the fastening means 2 of the upper housing part 12 can be seen. The lower housing part 11 likewise has a fastening means 2.

Die Figur 1 zeigt nur den Kontaktträger 10 und das Gehäuseteil 11. Die Figur 2 zeigt die Bauteile gemäß Figur 1 in zusammengesetzten Zustand und zusätzlich das Gehäuseteil 12.The FIG. 1 shows only the contact carrier 10 and the housing part 11. Die FIG. 2 shows the components according to FIG. 1 in assembled condition and additionally the housing part 12.

Die Figur 3 zeigt die Bauteile des Steckverbinders gemäß Figur 2 in zusammengesetzten Zustand. Zusätzlich ist ein Befestigungsring 3 dargestellt, der von der Rückseite, d.h. den Kabeldurchführöffnungen 113, 123 her, über die Gehäuseteile 11, 12 geführt werden kann und dabei über diese Teile gestülpt wird.The FIG. 3 shows the components of the connector according to FIG. 2 in assembled condition. In addition, a fastening ring 3 is shown, which can be guided from the back, ie the cable duct openings 113, 123 forth, over the housing parts 11, 12 and is thereby slipped over these parts.

Der Befestigungsring 3 weist einen ringförmigen Korpus 33 auf, der wie ein Rohrstück ausgebildet ist. Der Korpus 33 weist am Innenumfang in Längsrichtung, d.h. parallel zur dargestellten Längsachse L, verlaufende Nuten 31 auf. Mittels dieser Nuten 31 kann der Befestigungsring 3 über die ersten Befestigungsmittel 2 geführt werden. Der Befestigungsring 3 weist zweite Befestigungsmittel 32 auf, die am der Anschlussseite abgewandten Endseite des Korpus 33 angeordnet sind und wie in Figur 3 erkennbar mehrere abgeschrägte Stufen aufweisen, die in einer Umfangsrichtung rampenartig ansteigen. Ferner weist der Befestigungsring 3 am der Anschlussseite zugewandten Endseite des Korpus 33 einen ringförmigen Flanschbereich 30 auf, der zur Anlage an der Wand, in dessen Aussparung die Steckverbinderanordnung befestigt werden soll, ausgebildet ist.The mounting ring 3 has an annular body 33 which is formed like a pipe piece. The body 33 has on the inner circumference in the longitudinal direction, ie parallel to the illustrated longitudinal axis L, extending grooves 31. By means of these grooves 31, the fastening ring 3 can be guided over the first fastening means 2. The fastening ring 3 has second fastening means 32, which are arranged on the connection side facing away from end side of the body 33 and as in FIG. 3 Recognizable have a plurality of chamfered steps which rise in a ramp-like manner in a circumferential direction. Furthermore, the fastening ring 3 on the connection side facing end side of the body 33 has an annular flange portion 30 which is designed to bear against the wall, in the recess of the connector assembly to be attached is formed.

Die Figur 4 zeigt den über die Gehäuseteile 11, 12 aufgeschobenen Befestigungsring 3. Erkennbar ist, dass das zweite Befestigungsmittel 32 an einer seiner abgeschrägten Stufen das erste Befestigungsmittel 2, das mit im Wesentlichen gleicher Schräge wie die abgeschrägte Stufen des zweiten Befestigungsmittels ausgebildet ist, aufnimmt. Durch Verdrehen des Befestigungsrings 3 gegenüber dem Steckverbinder 1 wirken das erste und das zweite Befestigungsmittel derart zusammen, dass verschiedene diskrete Drehwinkelpositionen eingestellt werden können, in denen der Befestigungsring gegenüber dem Steckverbinder bei Befestigung des Steckverbinders in der Aussparung der Wand arretierbar ist.The FIG. 4 shows the attached over the housing parts 11, 12 mounting ring 3. It can be seen that the second fastening means 32 at one of its beveled steps, the first fastening means 2, which is formed with substantially the same slope as the chamfered steps of the second fastening means receives. By rotating the fastening ring 3 relative to the connector 1, the first and the second fastening means cooperate in such a way that different discrete rotational angle positions are set can be locked, in which the mounting ring relative to the connector when mounting the connector in the recess of the wall can be locked.

Anhand der Figur 4 wird für die Außenrastmittel 114, 124 noch die nähere Ausgestaltung der Rastelemente 125, 126 erläutert. Jedes Rastelement 125, 126 weist eine axiale Anlagefläche 129 auf, die zur Anlage an der Oberfläche der Wand außerhalb der Aussparung vorgesehen ist, sowie eine in Umfangsrichtung wirksame Anlagefläche 128, die zur Anlage innerhalb einer inneren Umfangsseite der Aussparung vorgesehen ist. Die erste und die zweite Anlagefläche 128, 129 können insbesondere im rechten Winkel zueinander angeordnet sein.Based on FIG. 4 is for the outer latching means 114, 124 nor the closer embodiment of the locking elements 125, 126 explained. Each detent element 125, 126 has an axial abutment surface 129 which is provided for engagement with the surface of the wall outside the recess, and a circumferentially effective abutment surface 128 which is provided for abutment within an inner peripheral side of the recess. The first and the second contact surface 128, 129 may be arranged in particular at right angles to each other.

Die Figur 5 zeigt die Steckverbinderanordnung gemäß Figur 4 sowie eine Wand 4 mit einer Aussparung 40, in der die Steckverbinderanordnung angeordnet und befestigt werden soll. Die Aussparung 40 ist im Wesentlichen kreisförmig und weist zwei radial einander gegenüberliegende Erweiterungen 41, 42 auf. Wird die Steckverbinderanordnung gemäß Figur 4 in die Aussparung 40 geführt, so greifen die Außenrastmittel 114, 124 in die Erweiterungen 41, 42 ein und hinterschnappen die Wand 4. Die Außenrastmittel 114, 124 bewirken über die erste Anlagefläche 129 eine axiale Fixierung der Steckverbinderanordnung in der Aussparung 40 und über die zweite Anlagefläche 128 eine Sicherung gegen Verdrehen. Dies ist in der Figur 6 näher dargestellt. In der Figur 6 ist die Steckverbinderanordnung in einem noch nicht vollständig an der Wand 4 befestigten Zustand dargestellt. Wird nun der Befestigungsring 3 durch Rechtsdrehung gegenüber dem Steckverbinder 1 verdreht, rastet das erste Befestigungsmittel 2 an einer anderen Position des zweiten Befestigungsmittels 32 ein, wie in Figur 7 erkennbar ist. Hierbei wird der Befestigungsring 3 zugleich zur Wand 4 hinbewegt und schließlich dagegen gepresst. Die ersten Anlageflächen 129 der Außenrastmittel 114, 124 bilden dabei jeweilige Gegenlager zum ringförmigen Flansch 30 des Befestigungsrings 3.The FIG. 5 shows the connector assembly according to FIG. 4 and a wall 4 with a recess 40 in which the connector assembly is to be located and secured. The recess 40 is substantially circular and has two radially opposing extensions 41, 42. If the connector assembly according to FIG. 4 guided in the recess 40, the outer latching means 114, 124 engage in the extensions 41, 42 and behind the wall 4. The outer latching means 114, 124 cause via the first contact surface 129 an axial fixation of the connector assembly in the recess 40 and the second Contact surface 128 a safeguard against twisting. This is in the FIG. 6 shown in more detail. In the FIG. 6 the connector assembly is shown in a not yet fully attached to the wall 4 state. If now the fastening ring 3 is rotated by turning clockwise relative to the connector 1, the first fastening means 2 engages in a different position of the second fastening means 32, as in FIG. 7 is recognizable. Here, the mounting ring 3 is moved toward the wall 4 at the same time and finally pressed against it. The first contact surfaces 129 of the outer latching means 114, 124 form respective abutment to the annular flange 30 of the mounting ring third

Die Figur 17 zeigt die noch nicht vollständig befestigte Steckverbinderanordnung gemäß Figur 6 in Seitenansicht. Die Figur 18 zeigt die vollständig befestigte Steckverbinderanordnung, wie in Figur 7 dargestellt, in einer Seitenansicht.The FIG. 17 shows the not yet fully fastened connector assembly according to FIG. 6 in side view. The FIG. 18 shows the fully fastened connector assembly, as in FIG. 7 shown in a side view.

Anhand der nachfolgend erläuterten Figuren 8 bis 16 wird eine zweite Ausführungsform der Steckverbinderanordnung beschrieben. Zunächst sei auf die Figuren 8 und 9 eingegangen. Der Steckverbinder 1 weist wiederum einen Kontaktträger 10 auf, der wie in Figur 1 dargestellt ausgebildet ist. Ferner sind zwei als Halbschalen ausgebildete Gehäuseteile 11, 12 vorhanden, die bis auf die nachfolgend erläuterten Unterschiede den Gehäuseteilen 11, 12 der Figur 1 entsprechen. Die Gehäuseteile 11, 12 weisen als erstes Befestigungsmittel 2 jeweils einen Noppen oder Rastvorsprung auf, der, anders als bei der Ausführungsform der Figur 1, weiter vorn nahe am Kontaktträger 10 an den Gehäuseteilen 11, 12 angeordnet ist. Die Gehäuseteile 11, 12 weisen zudem einen ringförmig umlaufenden Befestigungsflansch 214, 224 auf, der zur Anlage an der Wand ausgebildet ist und der die Funktion des ringförmigen Flanschbereichs 30 des Befestigungsrings 3 der ersten Ausführungsform übernimmt. Auf der dem Kontaktträger 10 zugewandten Seite des Befestigungsflanschs 214, 224 sind zudem Verdrehsicherungsvorsprünge 228 an den Gehäuseteilen 11, 12 angeordnet. Diese weisen die zweiten Anlageflächen 128 auf, die hinsichtlich ihrer Funktion den zweiten Anlageflächen 128 der ersten Ausführungsform entsprechen.Based on the following FIGS. 8 to 16 A second embodiment of the connector assembly will be described. First, let's look at the FIGS. 8 and 9 received. The connector 1 in turn has a contact carrier 10 which, as in FIG. 1 is shown formed. Furthermore, two trained as half-shells housing parts 11, 12 are present, which except for the differences explained below the housing parts 11, 12 of the FIG. 1 correspond. The housing parts 11, 12 have as the first fastening means 2 each have a knob or latching projection, which, unlike in the embodiment of FIG. 1 , is arranged further close to the contact carrier 10 on the housing parts 11, 12. The housing parts 11, 12 also have an annular peripheral mounting flange 214, 224, which is designed to rest on the wall and takes over the function of the annular flange portion 30 of the mounting ring 3 of the first embodiment. On the contact carrier 10 facing side of the mounting flange 214, 224 also anti-rotation projections 228 on the housing parts 11, 12 are arranged. These have the second contact surfaces 128, which correspond in terms of their function to the second contact surfaces 128 of the first embodiment.

Die Figur 8 zeigt nur den Kontaktträger 10 und das Gehäuseteil 11. Die Figur 9 zeigt die Bauteile gemäß Figur 8 in zusammengesetzten Zustand und zusätzlich das Gehäuseteil 12.The FIG. 8 shows only the contact carrier 10 and the housing part 11. Die FIG. 9 shows the components according to FIG. 8 in assembled condition and additionally the housing part 12.

Die Figur 10 zeigt den Steckverbinder 1 gemäß Figur 9 im zusammengesetzten Zustand sowie einen hierfür vorgesehenen Befestigungsring 3. Der Befestigungsring 3 ist in der zweiten Ausführungsform der Steckverbinderanordnung dazu ausgebildet, frontseitig, d.h. von der Anschlussseite her, über den Steckverbinder 1 gestülpt zu werden. Der Befestigungsring 3 weist wiederum am Innenumfang Längsnuten 31 auf, mittels derer er über die ersten Befestigungsmittel 2 geführt werden kann. Die zweiten Befestigungsmittel des Befestigungsrings 3 sind in dieser Ausführungsform als räumlich voneinander getrennte Befestigungsmittel ausgebildet, die einerseits Rastmittel 35 zur Fixierung der Drehwinkelposition des Befestigungsrings 3 relativ zum Steckverbinder 1 und Axialfixiermittel 34 zur axialen Fixierung des Steckverbinders 1 in der Aussparung aufweisen. Die Rastmittel 35 sind in Form einer in Umfangsrichtung umlaufenden, mit Stufen versehenen schlitzförmigen Aussparung ausgebildet, wobei die Stufen sägezahnartig hintereinander angeordnet sein können und auf diese Weise eine Verdrehung nur in einer Richtung zulassen. Die Axialfixiermittel 34 sind z.B. treppenstufenartig ansteigend hintereinander als Vorsprung an der äußeren Umfangsseite des Befestigungsrings 3 angeordnet.The FIG. 10 shows the connector 1 according to FIG. 9 in the assembled state and a fastening ring 3 provided for this purpose. In the second embodiment of the connector arrangement, the fastening ring 3 is designed to be put over the plug connector 1 on the front side, ie from the connection side. The fastening ring 3 in turn has longitudinal grooves 31 on the inner circumference, by means of which it can be guided over the first fastening means 2. The second fastening means of the mounting ring 3 are formed in this embodiment as spatially separate fastening means, on the one hand latching means 35 for fixing the rotational angular position of the mounting ring 3 relative to the connector 1 and Axialfixiermittel 34 for axially fixing the connector 1 in the recess. The latching means 35 are in the form of a circumferentially encircling, provided with steps slot-shaped recess, wherein the steps may be arranged in a sawtooth manner one behind the other and allow in this way a rotation only in one direction. The Axialfixiermittel 34 are arranged, for example, step-like rising one behind the other as a projection on the outer peripheral side of the mounting ring 3.

Die Figur 11 zeigt den vollständig übergestülpten Befestigungsring 3 an dem Steckverbinder 1. Der Befestigungsring 3 befindet sich noch in seiner Ausgangsposition, d.h. er wurde noch nicht zur Fixierung der Steckverbinderanordnung in eine andere diskrete Drehwinkelposition gegenüber dem Steckverbinder verdreht. Die Figur 12 zeigt ein Verdrehen des Befestigungsrings 3 gegenüber dem Steckverbinder 1 innerhalb der radial durchgängigen Rastkontur des Rastmittels 35 bis zur ersten Raststufe, d.h. bis zur ersten von der Ausgangsstellung verschiedenen diskreten Drehwinkelposition.The FIG. 11 shows the completely slipped fastening ring 3 on the connector 1. The mounting ring 3 is still in its initial position, ie it has not been rotated to fix the connector assembly in a different discrete rotational angle position relative to the connector. The FIG. 12 shows a twisting of the mounting ring 3 relative to the connector 1 within the radially continuous locking contour of the locking means 35 to the first latching stage, that is, to the first discrete from the initial position angular position.

Die Steckverbinderanordnung in der zweiten Ausführungsform kann in einer Aussparung befestigt werden, die genauso ausgebildet sein kann wie die Aussparung 40 bei der ersten Ausführungsform mit den Erweiterungen 41, 42. Dies ist in der Figur 13 dargestellt. Durch das stufenartige Ansteigen der Axialfixiermittel 34 wird dabei eine axiale Fixierung in Form eines Festklemmens der Wand 4 zwischen dem Befestigungsring 3 und dem ringförmigen Befestigungsflansch 214, 224 des Steckverbinders 1 bewirkt, wie dies in der Figur 14 anhand einer Wand 40 mit einer ersten, relativ geringen Wandstärke dargestellt ist. Erkennbar ist, dass der Befestigungsring 3 dabei bis in seine dritte und in diesem Fall vorletzte Drehwinkelposition aus der Ausgangslage hin verdreht werden muss. Die Figur 15 zeigt die Befestigung der Steckverbinderanordnung bei einer Wand mit größerer Wandstärke. Erkennbar ist, dass der Befestigungsring nur bis zur zweiten Drehwinkelposition verdreht werden muss, bis eine axiale Fixierung erreicht ist. Die Figur 16 zeigt zusätzlich den Fall einer noch geringeren Wandstärke als bei Figur 14. In diesem Fall sind sämtliche Drehwinkelpositionen auszunutzen, d.h. der Befestigungsring muss bis in seine letzte Drehwinkelposition gegenüber dem Steckverbinder 1 verdreht werden, um die gewünschte axiale Fixierung zu erreichen.The connector assembly in the second embodiment may be mounted in a recess which may be the same as the recess 40 in the first embodiment with the extensions 41, 42. This is in the FIG. 13 shown. By the step-like increase of the Axialfixiermittel 34 while an axial fixation in the form of a clamping of the wall 4 between the mounting ring 3 and the annular mounting flange 214, 224 of the connector 1 is effected, as shown in the FIG. 14 is shown by a wall 40 having a first, relatively small wall thickness. It can be seen that the fastening ring 3 has to be rotated out of the starting position until it reaches its third and in this case penultimate rotational angular position. The FIG. 15 shows the attachment of the connector assembly at a wall with greater wall thickness. It can be seen that the fastening ring only has to be turned up to the second rotational angle position until an axial fixation has been achieved. The FIG. 16 additionally shows the case of an even smaller wall thickness than at FIG. 14 , In this case, all rotational angle positions are to be exploited, ie the fastening ring must be rotated to its last rotational angle position relative to the connector 1 in order to achieve the desired axial fixation.

Claims (10)

  1. Plug connector arrangement, having
    a) at least one plug connector (1) comprising a housing (10, 11, 12) and one or more plug connections (101), wherein the plug connector (1) is designed to be fastened in a cutout (40) in a wall (4) and, when it is fastened in the cutout (40), passes through the wall (4), and
    b) at least one fastening ring (3) which can be placed over the plug connector (1) from one side of the wall (4),
    wherein the plug connector (1) has a first fastening means (2) which is arranged on the housing (10, 11, 12) of the said plug connector and which is designed to interact with a second fastening means (32, 34, 35) which is arranged on the fastening ring (3) in order to fix the plug connector (1) in the cutout (40) to the wall (4) at least in the axial direction of the said plug connector, wherein the fastening ring (3) can be rotated about a longitudinal axis (L), which runs in the axial direction of the plug connector (1), relative to the plug connector (1), wherein the fastening ring (3) can be locked relative to the plug connector (1) in different discrete rotation angle positions in interaction with the first fastening means (2) when the plug connector (1) is fastened in the cutout (40) in the wall (4) by means of the second fastening means (32, 34, 35), characterized in that the first and/or the second fastening means (2, 32, 34, 35) have/has latching positions which are different distances from a physical plane which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (L).
  2. Plug connector arrangement according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the fastening ring (3) can be rotated relative to the plug connector (1) in a manner latched in steps by means of the second fastening means (32, 34, 35) in interaction with the first fastening means (2).
  3. Plug connector arrangement according to either of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first and/or the second fastening means (2, 32, 34, 35) have/has a plurality of latching positions which rise in a ramp-like manner, step-like manner or sawtooth-like manner one behind the other in a rotation direction.
  4. Plug connector arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first fastening means (2) is arranged on that side of the wall (4) which faces the plug connection or the plug connections (101) of the plug connector (1) or on that side of the wall (4) which is averted from the plug connections (101) of the plug connector (1).
  5. Plug connector arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plug connector (1) and/or the fastening ring (3) have/has at least one rotation-prevention means (128, 228) with which the plug connector arrangement in the cutout (40) is secured against rotation about the longitudinal axis (L).
  6. Plug connector arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plug connector (1) has at least one external latching means (114, 124), which can be routed through the cutout (40) and which is designed to latch into the cutout (40) in the state in which the plug connector arrangement is fastened to the wall (4), on an outer circumferential side of its housing (10, 11, 12).
  7. Plug connector arrangement according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the external latching means (114, 124) has at least one first contact area (129) for making contact with the surface of the wall (4) outside the cutout (40) and has at least one second contact area (128) for making contact within an inner circumferential side of the cutout (40).
  8. Plug connector arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plug connector arrangement has a number of discrete rotation angle positions in the range of from 2 to 10, in particular 3 to 6.
  9. Plug connector arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plug connector (1) is of multipartite design and has at least one contact support (10), in which the plug connection or the plug connections (101) are/is arranged, and has at least two housing parts (11, 12) which can be assembled in a shell-like manner and which at least partially hold the contact support (10) between them.
  10. Plug connector arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first and/or the second fastening means (2, 32, 34, 35) have/has latching means (35), which are physically separate from one another, for fixing the rotation angle position of the fastening ring (3) relative to the plug connector (1) and axial fixing means (34) for axially fixing the plug connector (1) in the cutout (40).
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