EP3014707B2 - Plug connector module - Google Patents

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EP3014707B2
EP3014707B2 EP15745380.4A EP15745380A EP3014707B2 EP 3014707 B2 EP3014707 B2 EP 3014707B2 EP 15745380 A EP15745380 A EP 15745380A EP 3014707 B2 EP3014707 B2 EP 3014707B2
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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 independent claim 1.
  • Such connector modules are required to build modular connectors. In this case, several, identical or different, connector modules are combined into one 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 assembled into the connector housing with the connector modules received inside.
  • Connector modules for modular connectors are already known in large numbers from the prior art. They vary in their size, number of contact means included, dimensioning of the contact means and type of contact means. Depending on the configuration of the connector module, it can be used for the transmission of, for example, signals and currents of a digital, analog, electrical, pneumatic, optical or hydraulic type.
  • the DE 296 01 998 U1 shows a modular connector with a metallic holding frame and several individual modules in which contact elements are accommodated.
  • the holding frame is provided on one side with a ground connection, which by means of a metal, comb-like connecting bracket with contact elements in the Individual modules is connected. This allows the ground contacts of individual modules to be electrically connected to the holding frame.
  • 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 inserted directly into a connector housing or accommodated in a holding frame and attached to other modules in a connector housing.
  • the electrical connector module has an electrical contact means which is electrically conductively connected inside the electrical connector module to an electrical contact accommodated therein.
  • the electrical contact means routed to the outside of the electrical connector module also makes contact via a spring area with the holding frame or the connector housing in which the electrical connector module is inserted.
  • EP 0 860 906 B1 discloses a holding frame for holding connector modules and for installation in connector housings or for screwing onto wall surfaces, the connector modules being inserted into the holding frame and holding means on the connector modules interacting with recesses provided on opposite wall parts (side parts) of the holding frame.
  • the recesses are designed as openings closed on all sides in the side parts of the holding frame and the holding frame consists of two halves which are connected to one another in an articulated manner.
  • a disadvantage of the solutions for modular plug connectors known from the prior art is that contacting and transmission of an electrical ground is only possible to a limited extent in terms of cross section.
  • the fastenings provided on the holding frame for a ground connection are usually only designed for a conductor cross-section of up to 10 mm 2 square due to their design.
  • the use of ground contact elements in connector modules is also regulated by the connection to the ground connection on the holding frame. A safe, electrical connection of the ground contact with the holding frame is not possible. From the prospectus " HVS High Variable System Modular System Overview" from 2007 a connector module according to the preamble of claim 1 is known.
  • the object of the invention is to design a connector module in such a way that electrical contacting of the electrical contact element with a holding frame in which the connector module is inserted is ensured even with very large conductor cross sections.
  • the invention relates to an electrical connector module for use in a metal holding frame.
  • the connector module consists of a housing and at least one electrical contact element accommodated in the housing.
  • the housing forms a mating side for making contact with a complementary connector module, a connection side for connecting an electrical conductor to the contact element and two fastening sides on which the connector module can be fastened in the holding frame.
  • fastening means are expediently provided on the fastening sides, which interact with fastening means corresponding to the holding frame.
  • the electrical contact element is arranged in the housing in such a way that one connection end extends into the connection side of the connector module and one connection end extends into the connection side of the connector module. It is thus possible to connect an electrical conductor to the connection end of the electrical contact element on the connection side of the connector module and to contact a corresponding connector module via the connector side.
  • the housing is made of metal according to the invention. Due to the direct contact of the contact element with the housing, the ground can be passed on to a holding frame via the housing.
  • two types of fastening means are provided on at least one of the fastening sides of the housing.
  • the fastening means of the first and second type are arranged in a locally variable manner in relation to one another.
  • the fastening means of the first type is provided rigidly on the housing, while the fastening means of the second type is provided movably on the housing and can be fixed to the housing by a screw, for example is.
  • the holding frame, in which the connector module is inserted can be fixed mechanically between the fastening means of the first and second type. Reliable electrical contact can thus be guaranteed.
  • the housing is in two parts, made up of two housing parts.
  • the two-part design of the housing allows the contact element to be installed more easily in the housing.
  • a two-part housing allows the contact element to be clamped in the housing. This increases the contact security between the contact element and the housing compared to contact elements that are otherwise only snapped into the housing.
  • the housing parts are hermaphroditic.
  • a housing can advantageously be assembled from two identical housing parts. This saves storage and production costs.
  • a further expedient embodiment provides for all components of the connector module to be made from a conductive material, preferably metal.
  • a conductive material preferably metal.
  • metallic connection components such as screws, rivets or washers enables the highest possible electrical conductivity.
  • the figure 1 shows an inventive electrical connector module 1 in a front 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 housing parts 24 lying one behind the other here.
  • the housing parts 24 are mechanically connected to one another with two screws 62, each screwed in from one side.
  • the plug-in connector module 1 forms a connection side 22. Opposite this, the plug-in connector module 1 forms a plug-in side 21, which is shown below.
  • the plug-in side 21 is provided for making contact with a corresponding plug-in connector module.
  • the contact element 3 protrudes into the plug-in side 21 and forms a plug-in end 31 there.
  • a cable to be connected can be inserted into the connector module 1 on the connection side 22 and connected to a connection end 32 of the electrical contact element 3 provided here.
  • fastening sides 23 on the side of the connector module 1. These are used to fasten the connector module 1 in a holding frame 8. Two types of fastening means are provided on the fastening sides 23 for this purpose.
  • Fastening means of the first type 5 which are rigidly attached to the housing 2.
  • the fastening means of the first type 5 are integrated into the housing parts 24 in one piece.
  • Fastening means of the second type 7 are arranged above them, which are connected to the housing 2 by means of screws 61 . Due to the fact that the fastening means of the second type 7 are movably attached to 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 relative to one another can be performed. This movement enables components to be jammed between the fastening means of the first and second type 5/7.
  • a plug-in connector module 1 is shown from the side with a view of the fastening side 23 .
  • the two housing parts 24 which form the housing 2 can be seen here.
  • the fastening means of the first type 5 is also divided into two. In each case one half is formed onto a housing part 24 .
  • the fastening means of the second type 7 is fastened to only one housing part 24 .
  • a thread is provided in the housing part 24, into which the screw 61 is screwed and the fastening means of the second type 7 is thus fixed.
  • a locking ring is also provided between the screw head and the second type of fastener 7 .
  • Figure 3 and Figure 4 each show a further view of a connector module 1, from a plan view of the connection side 22 in figure 3 and with a view of the mating side 21 in figure 4 .
  • the contact element 3 can be seen with a view of a connection area 32 . 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 can be seen, which is provided for making electrical contact with a corresponding plug-in connector module 1 .
  • the connector module 1 from the Figures 1 to 4 is in the figure 5 still shown in a spatial view.
  • the figure 6 shows two corresponding connector modules 1, 1 'according to Figures 1 to 5 , which are each accommodated in a holding frame 8, 8'.
  • the holding frames 8, 8' and the connector modules 1, 1' are connected to one another.
  • the fastening means of the first type 5 of the connector modules 1 can be seen, which engage in a form-fitting manner in recesses of the holding frames 8, 8'.
  • the fastening means of the second type 7 are also screwed to the connector modules 1, 1' and thus clamp an area of the holding frame 8, 8' between the fastening means of the first and second type 5, 7.
  • a secure, mechanical fixing of the connector modules 1, 1' to the Holding frame 8, 8' is thus guaranteed.
  • a secure and permanent electrical connection can thus be ensured.

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Description

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 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 required to build modular connectors. In this case, several, identical or different, connector modules are combined into one 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 assembled into the connector housing with the connector modules received inside.

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 large numbers from the prior art. They vary in their size, number of contact means included, dimensioning of the contact means and type of contact means. Depending on the configuration of the connector module, it can be used for the transmission of, for example, signals and currents of a digital, analog, electrical, pneumatic, optical or hydraulic type.

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 a metallic holding frame and several individual modules in which contact elements are accommodated. The holding frame is provided on one side with a ground connection, which by means of a metal, comb-like connecting bracket with contact elements in the Individual modules is connected. This allows the ground contacts of individual modules to be electrically connected to 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. Depending on the design, the electrical connector module can be inserted directly into a connector housing or accommodated in a holding frame and attached to other modules in a connector housing. In this case, the electrical connector module has an electrical contact means which is electrically conductively connected inside the electrical connector module to an electrical contact accommodated therein. The electrical contact means routed to the outside of the electrical connector module also makes contact via a spring area with the holding frame or the connector housing in 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 discloses a holding frame for holding connector modules and for installation in connector housings or for screwing onto wall surfaces, the connector modules being inserted into the holding frame and holding means on the connector modules interacting with recesses provided on opposite wall parts (side parts) of the holding frame. The recesses are designed as openings closed on all sides in the side parts of the holding frame and the holding frame consists of two halves which are connected to one another in an articulated manner.

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 solutions for modular plug connectors known from the prior art is that contacting and transmission of an electrical ground is only possible to a limited extent in terms of cross section.

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.
Aus dem Prospekt " HVS High Variable System Modular System Overview" aus dem Jahr 2007 ist ein Steckverbindermodul nach dem Obergriff des Anspruchs 1 bekannt.The fastenings provided on the holding frame for a ground connection are usually only designed for a conductor cross-section of up to 10 mm 2 square due to their design. The use of ground contact elements in connector modules is also regulated by the connection to the ground connection on the holding frame. A safe, electrical connection of the ground contact with the holding frame is not possible.
From the prospectus " HVS High Variable System Modular System Overview" from 2007 a connector module according to the preamble of claim 1 is known.

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 in such a way that electrical contacting of the electrical contact element with a holding frame in which the connector module is inserted is ensured even with very large conductor cross sections. The use of known holding frames, which are not designed for such 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 refinements of the invention are specified in the dependent claims.

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 relates to an electrical connector module for use in a metal holding frame. The connector module consists of a housing and at least one electrical contact element accommodated in the housing.

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 mating side for making contact with a complementary connector module, a connection side for connecting an electrical conductor to the contact element and two fastening sides on which the connector module can be fastened in the holding frame. For this purpose, fastening means are expediently provided on the fastening sides, which interact with fastening means corresponding to the holding 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 in such a way that one connection end extends into the connection side of the connector module and one connection end extends into the connection side of the connector module. It is thus possible to connect an electrical conductor to the connection end of the electrical contact element on the connection side of the connector module and to contact a corresponding connector module via the connector side.

Um eine sichere elektrische Kontaktierung der Masse zwischen Kontaktelement und Halterahmen zu gewähren besteht das Gehäuse erfindungsgemäß aus Metall. Durch den direkten Kontakt des Kontaktelements mit dem Gehäuse kann der Masse so über das Gehäuse an einen Halterahmen weitergegeben werden.In order to ensure reliable electrical contacting of the ground between the contact element and the holding frame, the housing is made of metal according to the invention. Due to the direct contact of the contact element with the housing, the ground can be passed on to a holding frame via the housing.

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 fastening means are provided on at least one of the fastening sides of the housing. A fastening means of the first type and a fastening means of the second type. The fastening means of the first and second type are arranged in a locally variable manner in relation 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.This means that the fastening means of the first type is provided rigidly on the housing, while the fastening means of the second type is provided movably on the housing and can be fixed to the housing by a screw, for example is. This makes it possible to clamp components between the fasteners. In this way, the holding frame, in which the connector module is inserted, can be fixed mechanically between the fastening means of the first and second type. Reliable electrical contact can thus be guaranteed.

Erfindungsgemäß 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.According to the invention, the housing is in two parts, made up of two housing parts. The two-part design of the housing allows the contact element to be installed more easily in the housing. In addition, a two-part housing allows the contact element to be clamped in the housing. This increases the contact security between the contact element and the housing compared to contact elements that are otherwise only snapped into the housing.

Erfindungsgemäß sind die Gehäuseteile hermaphroditisch ausgeführt. Dadurch kann vorteilhaft aus zwei identischen Gehäuseteilen ein Gehäuse zusammengesetzt werden. Dies spart Lagerhaltung- und Produktionskosten.According to the invention, the housing parts are hermaphroditic. As a result, a housing can advantageously be assembled from two identical housing parts. 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.In order to ensure particularly good electrical conductivity between the connector module and the holding frame, a further expedient embodiment provides for all components of the connector module to be made from a conductive material, preferably metal. The use of metallic connection components such as screws, rivets or washers enables the highest possible electrical conductivity.

Ausführungsbeispielexample

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

Fig. 1
ein Steckverbindermodul in frontaler Ansicht,
Fig. 2
ein Steckverbindermodul in seitlicher Ansicht,
Fig. 3
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 shown in the drawings and is explained in more detail below. Show it:
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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,
figure 5
a connector module in spatial representation, and
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two connector modules in one 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 some cases, identical reference symbols 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 figure 1 shows an inventive electrical connector module 1 in a front 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 housing parts 24 lying one behind the other here. The housing parts 24 are mechanically connected to one another with two screws 62, each screwed in 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 figure 1 shown above, the plug-in connector module 1 forms a connection side 22. Opposite this, the plug-in connector module 1 forms a plug-in side 21, which is shown below. The plug-in side 21 is provided for making contact with a corresponding plug-in 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.A cable to be connected can be inserted into the connector module 1 on the connection side 22 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.There are two fastening sides 23 on the side of the connector module 1. These are used to fasten the connector module 1 in a holding frame 8. Two types of fastening means are provided on the fastening sides 23 for this purpose. Fastening means of the first type 5, which are rigidly attached to the housing 2. In this exemplary embodiment, the fastening means of the first type 5 are integrated into the housing parts 24 in one piece.

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.Fastening means of the second type 7 are arranged above them, which are connected to the housing 2 by means of screws 61 . Due to the fact that the fastening means of the second type 7 are movably attached to 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 relative to one another can be performed. This movement enables components to be jammed between the fastening means of the first and second type 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 figure 2 a plug-in connector module 1 is shown from the side with a view of the fastening side 23 . The two housing parts 24 which form the housing 2 can be seen here. The fastening means of the first type 5 is also divided into two. In each case one half is formed onto 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.In contrast, the fastening means of the second type 7 is fastened to only one housing part 24 . For this purpose, a thread is provided in the housing part 24, into which the screw 61 is screwed and the fastening means of the second type 7 is thus fixed. To secure the second type of fastener 7 and the screw 61 , a locking ring is also provided between the screw head and the second type of fastener 7 .

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. Figure 3 and Figure 4 each show a further view of a connector module 1, from a plan view of the connection side 22 in figure 3 and with a view of the mating side 21 in figure 4 . Here is in the figure 3 the contact element 3 can be seen with a view of a connection area 32 . 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 figure 4 a plug-in area 31 of the contact element 3 can be seen, which is provided for making electrical contact with a corresponding plug-in 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 Figures 1 to 4 is in the figure 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 figure 6 shows two corresponding connector modules 1, 1 'according to Figures 1 to 5 , which are each accommodated in a holding frame 8, 8'. The holding frames 8, 8' and the connector modules 1, 1' are connected to one another.

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.The fastening means of the first type 5 of the connector modules 1 can be seen, which engage in a form-fitting manner in recesses of the holding frames 8, 8'. The fastening means of the second type 7 are also screwed to the connector modules 1, 1' and thus clamp an area of the holding frame 8, 8' between the fastening means of the first and second type 5, 7. A secure, mechanical fixing of the connector modules 1, 1' to the Holding frame 8, 8' is thus guaranteed. A secure and permanent electrical connection can thus 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), wherein the housing (2) is embodied from metal and is in electrically conductive contact with the contact element (3), characterized in that the housing (2) is formed from two housing parts (24) which clamp the contact element (3) in the housing, and in that the two housing parts (24) that form the housing (2) are embodied in a hermaphroditic manner, wherein the housing parts (24) are mechanically connected to one another using two screws (62) that are in each case screwed in from one side.
  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), 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, 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).
  3. Electrical plug connector module (1) according to Claim 2 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).
  4. 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.
  5. Electrical plug connector module (1) according to Claim 4 characterized in that all the parts of the electrical plug connector module (1) are embodied from metal.
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