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EP3014707B1
EP3014707B1 EP15745380.4A EP15745380A EP3014707B1 EP 3014707 B1 EP3014707 B1 EP 3014707B1 EP 15745380 A EP15745380 A EP 15745380A EP 3014707 B1 EP3014707 B1 EP 3014707B1
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Uwe Sundermeier
Svea MEIER
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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
    • H01R9/22—Bases, e.g. strip, block, panel
    • H01R9/24—Terminal blocks
    • H01R9/26—Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail- or strip-mounting
    • H01R9/2608—Fastening means for mounting on support rail or strip
    • 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
    • H01R13/40—Securing contact members in or to a base or case; Insulating of contact members
    • H01R13/42—Securing in a demountable manner
    • 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
    • H01R9/22—Bases, e.g. strip, block, panel
    • H01R9/24—Terminal blocks
    • H01R9/26—Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail- or strip-mounting
    • H01R9/2691—Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail- or strip-mounting with ground wire connection to the rail
    • 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
    • H01R9/22—Bases, e.g. strip, block, panel
    • H01R9/24—Terminal blocks
    • H01R9/26—Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail- or strip-mounting

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  • the invention is based on a connector module according to the preamble of the independent claim 1.
  • Such connector modules are needed to build modular connectors. Several, identical or different, connector modules are combined to form a connector. The connector can thus be assembled and configured with a high degree of flexibility.
  • Connector modules are either inserted directly into a connector housing or first inserted and fixed in a so-called modular frame. The modular frame is then mounted into the connector housing with the connector modules received therein.
  • Connector modules for modular connectors are already known in a variety of the prior art. They vary in their size, number of contact means taken up, dimensioning of the contact means and type of contact means. Depending on the configuration of the connector module, this can be used for the transmission of signals, for example digital and analog, electrical, pneumatic, optical or hydraulic signals.
  • the DE 296 01 998 U1 shows a modular connector with metallic support frame and a plurality of individual modules in which contact elements are accommodated.
  • the holding frame is provided on one side with a ground terminal, which by means of a metallic, comb-like connection bracket with contact elements in the individual modules connected is.
  • a metallic, comb-like connection bracket with contact elements in the individual modules connected is.
  • An electrical connector module which is provided alone or in combination with other connector modules to form a modular connector.
  • the electrical connector module can be used depending on the design directly into a connector housing or added in a holding frame with other modules are mounted in a connector housing.
  • the electrical connector module to an electrical contact means, which is electrically connected in the interior of the electrical connector module with an electrical contact received therein.
  • the guided to the outside of the electrical connector module, electrical contact means also contacted via a spring portion of the support frame or the connector housing into which the electrical connector module is inserted.
  • From the EP 0 860 906 B1 is a holding frame for mounting connector modules and for installation in connector housing or for screwing to wall surfaces known, the connector modules are inserted into the support frame and support means cooperate with the connector modules provided on opposite wall parts (side parts) of the support frame recesses.
  • the recesses are formed as openings closed on all sides in the side parts of the holding frame and the holding frame consists of two hingedly interconnected halves.
  • the measures provided for the mounting frame mounts for a ground connection are usually designed only for a conductor cross-section of up to 10 mm 2 square design.
  • the use of ground contact elements in connector modules is regulated by the connection to the ground terminal on the support frame. A secure, electrical connection of the ground contact with the support frame is not possible.
  • the object of the invention is to design a connector module such that an electrical contacting of the electrical contact element with a holding frame, in which the connector module is used, is ensured even with very large conductor cross-sections.
  • the invention is an electrical connector module for use in a metallic support frame.
  • the connector module consists of a housing and at least one, received in the housing, electrical contact element.
  • the housing forms a plug-in side for contacting a complementary connector module, a connection side for connecting an electrical conductor to the contact element and two attachment sides at which the connector module can be attached with in the support frame.
  • fastening means are expediently provided on the attachment sides, which cooperate with fastening means corresponding to the support frame.
  • the electrical contact element is arranged in the housing such that it extends with a connection end into the connection side of the connector module and with a plug-in end into the insertion side of the connector module.
  • the housing according to the invention consists of an electrically conductive material. Due to the direct contact of the contact element with the housing of the mass can be passed over the housing to a holding frame.
  • the housing is made of metal.
  • two types of attachment means are provided on at least one of the attachment sides of the housing.
  • the fastening means of the first and second types are arranged locally variably with respect to one another.
  • the fixing means of the first type is rigidly provided on the housing, while the fastening means of the second type is movably provided on the housing and can be fixed by, for example, a screw on the housing.
  • the holding frame, in which the connector module is inserted, between the fastening means first and second Type mechanically fixed. A secure electrical contact can be guaranteed.
  • the housing is in two parts, executed from two housing parts. Due to the two-part design of the housing, a simpler mounting of the contact element in the housing can be made possible. In addition, a pinching of the contact element in the housing is possible by a two-part housing. This increases the contact reliability between the contact element and the housing in comparison to contact elements which are otherwise locked only in the housing.
  • the housing parts are hermaphroditic. This can advantageously be composed of two identical housing parts, a housing. This saves storage and production costs.
  • all components of the connector module of a conductive material, preferably metal to produce.
  • metallic connecting components such as screws, rivets or washers enables the highest possible electrical conductivity.
  • FIG. 1 shows an inventive electrical connector module 1 in frontal view.
  • the connector module 1 is formed from a housing 2 and a contact element 3 accommodated in the housing 2.
  • the housing 2 has two, here one behind the other housing parts 24.
  • the housing parts 24 are mechanically connected to one another by means of two screws 62 screwed in each case from one side.
  • the plug-in connector module 1 forms a plug-in side 21 shown below.
  • the plug-in side 21 is provided for contacting a corresponding connector module.
  • the contact element 3 protrudes into the plug-in side 21 and forms a plug-in end 31 there.
  • connection side 22 On the connection side 22, a cable to be connected can be inserted into the connector module 1 and connected to a connection end 32 of the electrical contact element 3 provided here.
  • two attachment sides 23 On the side of the connector module 1 are two attachment sides 23. These are used to attach the connector module 1 in a support frame 8.
  • two types of fastening means are provided on the attachment sides 23.
  • Fasteners of the first type 5 the rigid are attached to the housing 2.
  • the fastening means of the first type 5 are integrally integrated in the housing parts 24.
  • fastening means of the second type 7 are arranged, which are connected by means of screws 61 to the housing 2. Due to the fact that the fastening means of the second type 7 are movably mounted on the connector module 1, but the fastening means of the first type 5 are not, a movement of the fastening means of the first type 5 and the fastening means of the second type 7 can be listed relative to one another. This movement allows jamming of components between the first and second type fasteners 5/7.
  • FIG. 2 a connector module 1 is shown from a side view overlooking the mounting side 23. Visible here are the two housing parts 24 which form the housing 2.
  • the fastening means of the first type 5 is divided into two parts. In each case one half is integrally formed on a housing part 24.
  • the fastening means of the second type 7 is attached to only one housing part 24.
  • a thread is provided in the housing part 24, in which the screw 61 is screwed in and thus fixes the fastening means of the second type 7.
  • a locking ring between the screw head and fastening means of the second type 7 is also provided here.
  • FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 each show a further view of a connector module 1, from a plan view of the connection side 22 in FIG. 3 and with view of the mating side 21 in FIG. 4 , It is in the FIG. 3 the contact element 3 with a view of a connection region 32 recognizable. This is accessible via the connection side 22 of the connector module 1 and can thus be connected to an electrical cable to be connected.
  • a plug-in area 31 of the contact element 3 recognizable, which is provided for electrical contacting of a corresponding connector module 1.
  • the connector module 1 from the FIGS. 1 to 4 is in the FIG. 5 still shown in a spatial view.
  • FIG. 6 shows two corresponding connector modules 1, 1 'after the FIGS. 1 to 5 , which are each received in a holding frame 8, 8 '.
  • the holding frame 8, 8 'and the connector modules 1, 1' are interconnected.
  • the fastening means of the second type 7 are also screwed to the connector modules 1, 1 'and thus clamp a region of the holding frames 8, 8' between the fastening means of the first and second type 5, 7.
  • a secure, mechanical fixation of the connector modules 1, 1 'to the Holding frame 8, 8 ' is guaranteed.
  • a safe and durable electrical connection can be ensured.

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Die Erfindung geht aus von einem Steckverbindermodul nach dem Oberbegriff des unabhängigen Anspruchs 1.The invention is based on a connector module according to the preamble of the independent claim 1.

Derartige Steckverbindermodule werden benötigt um modulare Steckverbinder aufzubauen. Dabei werden mehrere, gleich- oder verschiedenartige, Steckverbindermodule zu einem Steckverbinder vereinigt. Der Steckverbinder kann so mit einem hohen Grad an Flexibilität zusammengestellt und konfiguriert werden.Such connector modules are needed to build modular connectors. Several, identical or different, connector modules are combined to form a connector. The connector can thus be assembled and configured with a high degree of flexibility.

Steckverbindermodule werden dabei entweder direkt in ein Steckverbindergehäuse eingesetzt oder zuerst in einem sogenannten Modularrahmen eingesetzt und fixiert. Der Modularrahmen wird dann mit den drin aufgenommenen Steckverbindermodulen in das Steckverbindergehäuse montiert.Connector modules are either inserted directly into a connector housing or first inserted and fixed in a so-called modular frame. The modular frame is then mounted into the connector housing with the connector modules received therein.

Steckverbindermodule für modulare Steckverbinder sind in einer Vielzahl aus dem Stand der Technik bereits bekannt. Sie variieren in Ihrer Größe, Anzahl von aufgenommenen Kontaktmitteln, Dimensionierung der Kontaktmittel und Art der Kontaktmittel. Je nach Ausgestaltung des Steckverbindermoduls sind dieses für die Übertragung von zum Beispiele Signalen und Strömen digitaler, analoger, elektrischer, pneumatischer, optischer oder hydraulischer Art einsetzbar.Connector modules for modular connectors are already known in a variety of the prior art. They vary in their size, number of contact means taken up, dimensioning of the contact means and type of contact means. Depending on the configuration of the connector module, this can be used for the transmission of signals, for example digital and analog, electrical, pneumatic, optical or hydraulic signals.

Stand der TechnikState of the art

Die DE 296 01 998 U1 zeigt einen modularen Steckverbinder mit metallischem Halterahmen und mehreren Einzelmodulen, in welchen Kontaktelemente aufgenommen sind. Der Halterahmen ist auf einer Seite mit einem Masseanschluß versehen, welcher mittels eines metallischen, kammartigen Verbindungsbügel mit Kontaktelementen in den Einzelmodulen verbunden ist. So wird eine elektrische Verbindung der Massekontakte von Einzelmodulen mit dem Halterahmen ermöglicht.The DE 296 01 998 U1 shows a modular connector with metallic support frame and a plurality of individual modules in which contact elements are accommodated. The holding frame is provided on one side with a ground terminal, which by means of a metallic, comb-like connection bracket with contact elements in the individual modules connected is. Thus, an electrical connection of the ground contacts of individual modules is made possible with the holding frame.

Aus der DE 10 2013 108 383 A1 ist ein elektrisches Steckverbindermodul bekannt, welches alleine oder in Kombination mit weiteren Steckverbindermodulen zur Bildung eines modularen Steckverbinders vorgesehen ist. Dabei kann das elektrische Steckverbindermodul je nach Ausführung direkt in ein Steckverbindergehäuse eingesetzt werden oder in einem Halterahmen aufgenommen mit weiteren Modulen in einem Steckverbindergehäuse befestigt werden. Dabei weißt das elektrische Steckverbindermodul ein elektrisches Kontaktmittel auf, welches im Inneren des elektrischen Steckverbindermoduls mit einem darin aufgenommenen elektrischen Kontakt elektrisch leitend verbunden ist. Das an die Außenseite des elektrischen Steckverbindermoduls geführte, elektrische Kontaktmittel kontaktiert zudem über einen Federbereich den Halterahmen oder das Steckverbindergehäuse in welches das elektrische Steckverbindermodul eingesetzt ist.From the DE 10 2013 108 383 A1 An electrical connector module is known which is provided alone or in combination with other connector modules to form a modular connector. In this case, the electrical connector module can be used depending on the design directly into a connector housing or added in a holding frame with other modules are mounted in a connector housing. In this case, the electrical connector module to an electrical contact means, which is electrically connected in the interior of the electrical connector module with an electrical contact received therein. The guided to the outside of the electrical connector module, electrical contact means also contacted via a spring portion of the support frame or the connector housing into which the electrical connector module is inserted.

Aus der EP 0 860 906 B1 ist ein Halterahmen zur Halterung von Steckverbindermodulen und zum Einbau in Steckverbindergehäuse bzw. zum Anschrauben an Wandflächen bekannt, wobei die Steckverbindermodule in den Halterahmen eingesetzt sind und Halterungsmittel an den Steckverbindermodulen mit an gegenüberliegenden Wandteilen (Seitenteilen) des Halterahmens vorgesehenen Ausnehmungen zusammenwirken. Die Ausnehmungen sind als allseitig geschlossene Öffnungen in den Seitenteilen des Halterahmens ausgebildet und der Halterahmen besteht aus zwei gelenkig miteinander verbundenen Hälften.From the EP 0 860 906 B1 is a holding frame for mounting connector modules and for installation in connector housing or for screwing to wall surfaces known, the connector modules are inserted into the support frame and support means cooperate with the connector modules provided on opposite wall parts (side parts) of the support frame recesses. The recesses are formed as openings closed on all sides in the side parts of the holding frame and the holding frame consists of two hingedly interconnected halves.

Nachteilig wirkt sich bei den aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Lösungen zu modularen Steckverbindern aus, dass eine Kontaktierung und Übertragung einer elektrischen Masse nur in einem querschnittsmäßig limitierten Maße möglich ist.A disadvantage of the known from the prior art solutions to modular connectors from that contacting and transmitting an electrical ground is possible only in a limited cross-sectional dimensions.

Die an den Halterahmen vorgesehenen Befestigungen für einen Masseanschluss sind Bauartbedingt meist nur für einen Leiterquerschnitt von bis zu 10 mm2 Quadrat ausgelegt. Auch die Nutzung von Masse-Kontaktelementen in Steckverbindermodulen ist durch den Anschluss an den Masseanschluss am Halterahmen reglementiert. Eine sichere, elektrische Verbindung des Massekontakts mit dem Halterahmen ist nicht möglich.The measures provided for the mounting frame mounts for a ground connection are usually designed only for a conductor cross-section of up to 10 mm 2 square design. The use of ground contact elements in connector modules is regulated by the connection to the ground terminal on the support frame. A secure, electrical connection of the ground contact with the support frame is not possible.

Aufgabenstellungtask

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht darin, ein Steckverbindermodul so auszubilden, dass eine elektrische Kontaktierung des elektrischen Kontaktelements mit einem Halterahmen, in welchen das Steckverbindermodul eingesetzt wird, auch bei sehr großen Leiterquerschnitten sichergestellt ist. Dabei soll die Nutzung von bekannten Halterahmen, die für solch große Leiterquerschnitte nicht ausgelegt sind, weiterhin gegeben sein.The object of the invention is to design a connector module such that an electrical contacting of the electrical contact element with a holding frame, in which the connector module is used, is ensured even with very large conductor cross-sections. The use of known support frame, which are not designed for such a large conductor cross-sections, should continue to be given.

Die Aufgabe wird durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale des unabhängigen Anspruchs 1 gelöst.The object is solved by the characterizing features of independent claim 1.

Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.

Bei der Erfindung handelt es sich um ein elektrisches Steckverbindermodul zum Einsatz in einem metallischen Halterahmen. Das Steckverbindermodul besteht dabei aus einem Gehäuse und zumindest einem, in dem Gehäuse aufgenommenem, elektrischem Kontaktelement.The invention is an electrical connector module for use in a metallic support frame. The connector module consists of a housing and at least one, received in the housing, electrical contact element.

Das Gehäuse bildet eine Steckseite zur Kontaktierung eines komplementären Steckverbindermoduls, eine Anschlussseite zum Anschluss eines elektrischen Leiters an das Kontaktelement und zwei Befestigungsseiten an welchen das Steckverbindermodul mit in dem Halterahmen befestigt werden kann. Dazu sind an den Befestigungsseiten zweckmäßig Befestigungsmittel vorgesehen, welche mit am Halterahmen korrespondierenden Befestigungsmitteln zusammenwirken.The housing forms a plug-in side for contacting a complementary connector module, a connection side for connecting an electrical conductor to the contact element and two attachment sides at which the connector module can be attached with in the support frame. For this purpose, fastening means are expediently provided on the attachment sides, which cooperate with fastening means corresponding to the support frame.

Das elektrische Kontaktelement ist so im Gehäuse angeordnet, dass es mit einem Anschlussende in die Anschlussseite des Steckverbindermoduls reicht und mit einem Steckende in die Steckseite des Steckverbindermoduls. So ist der Anschluss eines elektrischen Leiters an dem Anschlussende des elektrischen Kontaktelements an der Anschlussseite des Steckverbindermoduls möglich und die Kontaktierung eines korrespondierenden Steckverbindermoduls über die Steckseite.The electrical contact element is arranged in the housing such that it extends with a connection end into the connection side of the connector module and with a plug-in end into the insertion side of the connector module. Thus, the connection of an electrical conductor to the terminal end of the electrical contact element on the connection side of the connector module is possible and the contacting of a corresponding connector module via the plug side.

Um eine sichere elektrische Kontaktierung der Masse zwischen Kontaktelement und Halterahmen zu gewähren besteht das Gehäuse erfindungsgemäß aus einem elektrisch leitenden Material. Durch den direkten Kontakt des Kontaktelements mit dem Gehäuse kann der Masse so über das Gehäuse an einen Halterahmen weitergegeben werden. In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform besteht das Gehäuse aus Metall.In order to ensure a secure electrical contact between the ground between the contact element and the support frame, the housing according to the invention consists of an electrically conductive material. Due to the direct contact of the contact element with the housing of the mass can be passed over the housing to a holding frame. In a preferred embodiment, the housing is made of metal.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform sind an zumindest einer der Befestigungsseiten des Gehäuses zwei Arten von Befestigungsmitteln vorgesehen. Ein Befestigungsmittel erster Art und ein Befestigungsmittel zweiter Art. Dabei sind die Befestigungsmittel erster und zweiter Art örtlich variabel zueinander angeordnet.In a preferred embodiment, two types of attachment means are provided on at least one of the attachment sides of the housing. A fastening means of the first type and a fastening means of the second kind. The fastening means of the first and second types are arranged locally variably with respect to one another.

D.h. dass das Befestigungsmittel erster Art starr am Gehäuse vorgesehen ist, während das Befestigungsmittel zweiter Art beweglich am Gehäuse vorgesehen ist und durch z.B. eine Schraube am Gehäuse fixierbar ist. Dadurch wird ermöglicht, Bauteile zwischen den Befestigungsmittels einzuklemmen. So kann der Halterahmen, in welchen das Steckverbindermodul eingesetzt ist, zwischen den Befestigungsmitteln erster und zweiter Art mechanisch fixiert werden. Eine sichere elektrische Kontaktierung kann so gewährleistet werden.That is, the fixing means of the first type is rigidly provided on the housing, while the fastening means of the second type is movably provided on the housing and can be fixed by, for example, a screw on the housing. This makes it possible to clamp components between the fastener. Thus, the holding frame, in which the connector module is inserted, between the fastening means first and second Type mechanically fixed. A secure electrical contact can be guaranteed.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist das Gehäuse zweiteilig, aus zwei Gehäuseteilen ausgeführt. Durch die zweiteilige Gestaltung des Gehäuses kann eine einfachere Montage des Kontaktelements in das Gehäuse ermöglicht werden. Zudem wird durch ein zweiteiliges Gehäuse ein Einklemmen des Kontaktelements im Gehäuse möglich. Dies erhöht die Kontaktsicherheit zwischen dem Kontaktelement und dem Gehäuse im Vergleich zu Kontaktelementen die sonst nur im Gehäuse eingerastet werden.In a further preferred embodiment, the housing is in two parts, executed from two housing parts. Due to the two-part design of the housing, a simpler mounting of the contact element in the housing can be made possible. In addition, a pinching of the contact element in the housing is possible by a two-part housing. This increases the contact reliability between the contact element and the housing in comparison to contact elements which are otherwise locked only in the housing.

In einer besonders vorteilhalfen Ausführungsform sind die Gehäuseteile hermaphroditisch ausgeführt. Dadurch kann vorteilhaft aus zwei identischen Gehäuseteilen ein Gehäuse zusammengesetzt werden. Dies spart Lagerhaltung- und Produktionskosten.In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the housing parts are hermaphroditic. This can advantageously be composed of two identical housing parts, a housing. This saves storage and production costs.

Um eine besonders gute, elektrische Leitfähigkeit zwischen dem Steckverbindermodul und dem Halterahmen zu gewährleisten sieht eine weitere, zweckmäßige Ausführungsform vor, alle Bestandteile des Steckverbindermoduls aus einem leitfähigen Material, vorzugsweise Metall, herzustellen. Durch die Verwendung von metallischen Verbindungsbauteilen wie Schrauben, Nieten oder Unterlegschreiben wird eine möglichst hohe elektrische Leitfähigkeit ermöglicht.To ensure a particularly good electrical conductivity between the connector module and the holding frame provides a further, expedient embodiment, all components of the connector module of a conductive material, preferably metal to produce. The use of metallic connecting components such as screws, rivets or washers enables the highest possible electrical conductivity.

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Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in den Zeichnungen dargestellt und wird im Folgenden näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
ein Steckverbindermodul in frontaler Ansicht,
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ein Steckverbindermodul in seitlicher Ansicht,
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ein Steckverbindermodul in Draufsicht,
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ein Steckverbindermodul in einer weiteren Ansicht,
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ein Steckverbindermodul in räumlicher Darstellung, und
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zwei Steckverbindermodule in einem Halterahmen.
An embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the drawings and will be explained in more detail below. Show it:
Fig. 1
a connector module in frontal view,
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a connector module in side view,
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a connector module in plan view,
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a connector module in another view,
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a connector module in spatial representation, and
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two connector modules in a holding frame.

Die Figuren enthalten teilweise vereinfachte, schematische Darstellungen. Zum Teil werden für gleiche, aber gegebenenfalls nicht identische Elemente identische Bezugszeichen verwendet. Verschiedene Ansichten gleicher Elemente könnten unterschiedlich skaliert sein.The figures contain partially simplified, schematic representations. In part, identical reference numerals are used for the same but possibly not identical elements. Different views of the same elements could be scaled differently.

Die Figur 1 zeigt ein erfindungsgemäßes, elektrisches Steckverbindermodul 1 in frontaler Ansicht. Das Steckverbindermodul 1 wird aus einem Gehäuse 2 und einem, in dem Gehäuse 2 aufgenommenen Kontaktelement 3 gebildet. Dabei weist das Gehäuse 2 zwei, hier hintereinander liegenden Gehäuseteilen 24 auf. Die Gehäuseteile 24 sind mit zwei, jeweils von einer Seite eingeschraubten Schrauben 62 mechanisch miteinander verbunden.The FIG. 1 shows an inventive electrical connector module 1 in frontal view. The connector module 1 is formed from a housing 2 and a contact element 3 accommodated in the housing 2. In this case, the housing 2 has two, here one behind the other housing parts 24. The housing parts 24 are mechanically connected to one another by means of two screws 62 screwed in each case from one side.

In der Figur 1 oben dargestellt bildet das Steckverbindermodul 1 eine Anschlussseite 22. Dieser gegenüber bildet das Steckverbindermodul 1 eine hier unten dargestellte Steckseite 21. Die Steckseite 21 ist zur Kontaktierung mit einem korrespondierenden Steckverbindermodul vorgesehen. Das Kontaktelement 3 ragt in die Steckseite 21 und bildet dort ein Steckende 31.In the FIG. 1 The plug-in connector module 1 forms a plug-in side 21 shown below. The plug-in side 21 is provided for contacting a corresponding connector module. The contact element 3 protrudes into the plug-in side 21 and forms a plug-in end 31 there.

An der Anschlussseite 22 kann ein anzuschließendes Kabel in das Steckverbindermodul 1 eingeführt und mit einem hier vorgesehenen Anschlussende 32 des elektrischen Kontaktelements 3 verbunden werden.On the connection side 22, a cable to be connected can be inserted into the connector module 1 and connected to a connection end 32 of the electrical contact element 3 provided here.

Seitlich am Steckverbindermodul 1 befinden sich zwei Befestigungsseiten 23. Diese dienen zur Befestigung des Steckverbindermoduls 1 in einem Halterahmen 8. Dazu sind an den Befestigungsseiten 23 zwei Arten von Befestigungsmitteln vorgesehen. Befestigungsmittel erster Art 5, die starr am Gehäuse 2 befestigt sind. In diesem Ausführungsbeispiel sind die Befestigungsmittel erster Art 5 einteilig in die Gehäuseteile 24 integriert.On the side of the connector module 1 are two attachment sides 23. These are used to attach the connector module 1 in a support frame 8. For this purpose, two types of fastening means are provided on the attachment sides 23. Fasteners of the first type 5, the rigid are attached to the housing 2. In this embodiment, the fastening means of the first type 5 are integrally integrated in the housing parts 24.

Darüber sind Befestigungsmittel zweiter Art 7 angeordnet, welche mittels Schrauben 61 mit dem Gehäuse 2 verbunden sind. Dadurch, dass die Befestigungsmittel zweiter Art 7 beweglich am Steckverbindermodul 1 angebracht sind, die Befestigungsmittel erster Art 5 jedoch nicht, kann eine Bewegung der Befestigungsmittel erster Art 5 und der Befestigungsmittel zweiter Art 7 relativ zueinander aufgeführt werden. Diese Bewegung ermöglicht ein Verklemmen von Bauteilen zwischen den Befestigungsmitteln erster und zweiter Art 5/7.In addition, fastening means of the second type 7 are arranged, which are connected by means of screws 61 to the housing 2. Due to the fact that the fastening means of the second type 7 are movably mounted on the connector module 1, but the fastening means of the first type 5 are not, a movement of the fastening means of the first type 5 and the fastening means of the second type 7 can be listed relative to one another. This movement allows jamming of components between the first and second type fasteners 5/7.

In der Figur 2 ist ein Steckverbindermodul 1 aus seitlicher Ansicht mit Blick auf die Befestigungsseite 23 dargestellt. Erkennbar sind hier die zwei Gehäuseteile 24 die das Gehäuse 2 bilden. Auch das Befestigungsmittel erster Art 5 ist zweigeteilt. Jeweils eine Hälfte ist an einem Gehäuseteil 24 angeformt.In the FIG. 2 a connector module 1 is shown from a side view overlooking the mounting side 23. Visible here are the two housing parts 24 which form the housing 2. The fastening means of the first type 5 is divided into two parts. In each case one half is integrally formed on a housing part 24.

Das Befestigungsmittel zweiter Art 7 hingegen ist an nur einem Gehäuseteil 24 befestigt. Dafür ist im Gehäuseteil 24 ein Gewinde vorgesehen, in welches die Schraube 61 eingeschraubt ist und so das Befestigungsmittel zweiter Art 7 fixiert. Zur Sicherung von Befestigungsmittel zweiter Art 7 und Schraube 61 ist hier zudem ein Sicherungsring zwischen Schraubenkopf und Befestigungsmittel zweiter Art 7 vorgesehen.The fastening means of the second type 7, however, is attached to only one housing part 24. For this purpose, a thread is provided in the housing part 24, in which the screw 61 is screwed in and thus fixes the fastening means of the second type 7. To secure fasteners of the second type 7 and screw 61, a locking ring between the screw head and fastening means of the second type 7 is also provided here.

Figur 3 und Figur 4 zeigen jeweils eine weitere Ansicht eines Steckverbindermoduls 1, aus einer Draufsicht auf die Anschlussseite 22 in Figur 3 und mit Sicht auf die Steckseite 21 in Figur 4. Dabei ist in der Figur 3 das Kontaktelement 3 mit Blick auf einen Anschlussbereich 32 erkennbar. Dieses ist über die Anschlussseite 22 des Steckverbindermoduls 1 zugänglich und kann so mit einem anzuschließenden elektrischen Kabel verbunden werden. In der Figur 4 ist ein Steckbereich 31 des Kontaktelements 3 erkennbar, welcher zur elektrischen Kontaktierung eines korrespondierenden Steckverbindermoduls 1 vorgesehen ist. FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 each show a further view of a connector module 1, from a plan view of the connection side 22 in FIG. 3 and with view of the mating side 21 in FIG. 4 , It is in the FIG. 3 the contact element 3 with a view of a connection region 32 recognizable. This is accessible via the connection side 22 of the connector module 1 and can thus be connected to an electrical cable to be connected. In the FIG. 4 is a plug-in area 31 of the contact element 3 recognizable, which is provided for electrical contacting of a corresponding connector module 1.

Das Steckverbindermodul 1 aus den Figuren 1 bis 4 ist in der Figur 5 noch in einer räumlichen Ansicht dargestellt.The connector module 1 from the FIGS. 1 to 4 is in the FIG. 5 still shown in a spatial view.

Die Figur 6 zeigt zwei korrespondierende Steckverbindermodule 1, 1' nach den Figuren 1 bis 5, welche jeweils in einem Halterahmen 8, 8' aufgenommen sind. Dabei sind die Halterahmen 8, 8' und die Steckverbindermodule 1, 1' miteinander verbunden.The FIG. 6 shows two corresponding connector modules 1, 1 'after the FIGS. 1 to 5 , which are each received in a holding frame 8, 8 '. In this case, the holding frame 8, 8 'and the connector modules 1, 1' are interconnected.

Erkennbar sind die Befestigungsmittel erster Art 5 der Steckverbindermodule 1, welche in Aussparungen der Halterahmen 8, 8' formschlüssig eingreifen. Die Befestigungsmittel zweiter Art 7 sind zudem an die Steckverbindermodule 1, 1' geschraubt und klemmen so einen Bereich der Halterahmen 8, 8' zwischen den Befestigungsmitteln erster und zweiter Art 5, 7. Eine sichere, mechanische Fixierung der Steckverbindermodule 1, 1' an den Halterahmen 8, 8' ist so gewährleistet. Eine sichere und dauerhafte, elektrische Verbindung kann so sichergestellt werden.Visible are the fastening means of the first type 5 of the connector modules 1, which engage in recesses of the support frame 8, 8 'form-fitting manner. The fastening means of the second type 7 are also screwed to the connector modules 1, 1 'and thus clamp a region of the holding frames 8, 8' between the fastening means of the first and second type 5, 7. A secure, mechanical fixation of the connector modules 1, 1 'to the Holding frame 8, 8 'is guaranteed. A safe and durable electrical connection can be ensured.

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  1. Electrical plug connector module (1) embodied from a housing (2) and at least one electrical contact element (3),
    wherein the housing (2) forms a plugging side (21), a connecting side (22) and two fastening sides (23),
    wherein the fastening sides (23) comprise in each case at least one fastening means,
    wherein the contact element (3) is received in the one housing (2), and
    wherein the contact element (3) can be accessed from the plugging side (21) and the connecting side (22),
    characterized in that
    the housing (2) is embodied from an electrically conductive material and is in electrically conductive contact with the contact element (3).
  2. Electrical plug connector module (1) according to Claim 1
    characterized in that
    at least one of the fastening sides (23) comprises a fastening/means of the first type (5) and a fastening means of the second type (7).
  3. Electrical plug connector module (1) according to Claim 2 characterized in that
    the fastening means of the first type (5) and
    fastening means of the second type (7) are provided on the at least one fastening side (23) in such a manner that they can move with respect to one another.
  4. Electrical plug connector module (1) according to Claim 3
    characterized in that
    the fastening means of the first type (5) are provided in a rigid manner on the housing (2) and the fastening means of the second type (7) are provided in such a manner that they can move on the housing (2).
  5. Electrical plug connector module (1) according to Claim 4
    characterized in that
    the fastening means of the second type (7) can be fixed in each case by means of at least one screw (6) on the housing (2).
  6. Electrical plug connector module (1) according to any of the preceding claims
    characterized in that
    the housing (2) is formed from at least two housing parts (24).
  7. Electrical plug connector module (1) according to Claim 6
    characterized in that
    the two housing parts (24) that form the housing (2) are embodied in a hermaphroditic manner.
  8. Electrical plug connector module (1) according to any one. of the preceding claims
    characterized in that
    the housing (2) is embodied from metal.
  9. Electrical plug connector module (1) according to any one of the preceding claims
    characterized in that
    all parts of the electrical plug connector module (1) are embodied in an electrically conductive manner.
  10. Electrical plug connector module (1) according to Claim 9
    characterized in that
    all the parts of the electrical plug connector module (1) are embodied from metal.
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