EP3062401A1 - Connection system for connector - Google Patents

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EP3062401A1
EP3062401A1 EP16156150.1A EP16156150A EP3062401A1 EP 3062401 A1 EP3062401 A1 EP 3062401A1 EP 16156150 A EP16156150 A EP 16156150A EP 3062401 A1 EP3062401 A1 EP 3062401A1
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Anthony Wanschoor
Davy Montet
Christian Nicouleau
Gaspard Cayzac
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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
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/629—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances
    • H01R13/62905—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances comprising a camming member
    • H01R13/62922—Pair of camming plates
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/629—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances
    • H01R13/62905—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances comprising a camming member
    • H01R13/62911—U-shaped sliding element
    • 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
    • H01R13/64—Means for preventing incorrect coupling
    • H01R13/641—Means for preventing incorrect coupling by indicating incorrect coupling; by indicating correct or full engagement
    • 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
    • H01R13/648—Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices, e.g. anti-static shielding  
    • H01R13/658—High frequency shielding arrangements, e.g. against EMI [Electro-Magnetic Interference] or EMP [Electro-Magnetic Pulse]
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R24/00—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure
    • H01R24/66—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure with pins, blades or analogous contacts and secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. to a wall

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  • the invention relates generally to the electrical connection and the mechanical fastening of connectors.
  • Such connectors may be intended to convey supply or control signals. They comprise for example a set of contact modules, respectively male and female, which are intended to cooperate during connection.
  • the assembly of the connectors requires assembly efforts which can be important depending on the density of points, that is to say, contacts, to connect. These efforts are related to the interpenetration of contacts between them. Indeed, the male contacts must come into contact with the female contacts, which are clamping, and which oppose resistance to assembly. When the contacts are hermaphrodite, the clamping is generated on both sides of the connector and mounting forces can also be important.
  • the mounting rates generate cost issues related to the time of installation and maintenance of the connectors.
  • the use of tools reduces this rate and permanently monopolizes an operator's hand.
  • the object of the invention is to propose a system for connecting connectors requiring no tools for coupling and uncoupling the system, which can be implemented in an easy manner, of a single hand, and which provides a assistance in assembly and disassembly to reduce coupling and uncoupling efforts.
  • the invention therefore relates to a system for connecting at least one pair of paired connectors, comprising a plate comprising an opening for each pair of connectors and on which is fixed a first connector of said pair and a latch laterally movable by relative to the plate and the first connector, said latch being movable in a first position adapted to allow the insertion of the second connector of said pair until the contacting of the connectors and in a second stable position of coupling and locking connectors.
  • the first position therefore corresponds to an open position of the lock, in which the lock is for example in a retracted position, while the second position corresponds to a closed position of the lock in which the lock is for example in the advanced position.
  • the lock comprises an assembly of at least a first ramp on which a pin provided on the second connector relies when the lock is moved in the second position.
  • the lock may further comprise an assembly of at least one second ramp parallel to the first ramp and on which the pin rests during the displacement of the lock in the first position for the disengagement of the connectors.
  • the ramps open into a locking gadroon.
  • the first and second connectors respectively comprise an end base equipped with fixing means on the plate and a plug on which are provided the or pawns.
  • the second connector has a control tail for moving the latch in the first retracted position.
  • a visual cue placed in the path of the lock and visible only when the lock is in the locking position will be advantageously provided.
  • the system comprises a layer of compressible material adapted to be compressed at the end of the coupling race of the connectors or at the beginning of the uncoupling of the connectors.
  • the system includes a protective cap against electromagnetic radiation.
  • Figures 1 to 5 illustrate the main elements of a paired connector connection system according to the invention, designated by the general reference numeral 1.
  • this connection system 1 is intended to provide assistance to the connection of two connectors, respectively male and female, for an avionic application.
  • the connectors conventionally comprise a set of contact modules, having a set of contacts, male or female, provided at the ends of conductors to be connected.
  • connection system comprises essentially: a plate 2 provided with louvres 3, here four in number, for fixing the connection system on a mounting bracket; a latch 4 movable transversely, that is to say in the plane of the plate 2, between a first retracted position, corresponding to an open position of the latch and a second advanced position corresponding to a closed position of the latch; a base 5 provided at one end of a first connector to be connected and which is fixed on the plate 2; and a plug 6 provided at one end of a second connector to be matched.
  • the plate 2 comprises a set of openings 7 whose number depends on the number of connectors to be connected. Although the number of openings is not limiting, in the various embodiments illustrated, the plate 2 may comprise one, three or five openings for connecting one, three or five pairs of connectors.
  • the plate For each opening, the plate comprises a tab 8 for fixing by screwing the base 5 of the first connector.
  • the peripheral edge of each opening 7 also comprises a set of reliefs delimiting an imprint serving to receive the base 5.
  • the latch 4 has essentially a U-shaped and has two lateral branches 4a and 4b joined by a base 4c provided with a top tab 4d bent to be manually operated.
  • Each branch 4a and 4b of the lock comprises a set of slots, such as 4e, each delimiting a first ramp 4f and a second ramp 4g extending in parallel and serving respectively when connecting the connectors and the other when uncoupling.
  • each of the slots 4e opens into a 4h end godron.
  • the base 5 which is provided at one end of a first connector to be connected, is a mounting piece in which is housed the first connector C1, or which is integral with the latter, and comprises, in this for example, an end lug 5a provided with an orifice 5b for fixing the base by means of a screw V ( figure 1 ) of the plate 2.
  • a screw V figure 1
  • any other appropriate means for fixing the base on the plate for example a clipping a weld, ...
  • the plug 6 also constitutes a mounting piece in which is housed the second connector C2 to connect or which is integral with the latter.
  • tail 6a which is intended to cause the displacement of the lock at the beginning of the connection phase and a set of pins 6b whose number corresponds to the slots 4e and which are intended to cooperate with the ramps 4f and 4g during the coupling, on the one hand and during the uncoupling, on the other hand, connectors.
  • the number and position of the pins and slots is chosen so as to allow movement of the plug in translation, in the axis of the contacts, during the movement of the lock.
  • the end zone of the tabs 4a and 4b comprises an inclined ramp, such as 4i, on which the end of the tail 6a rests.
  • first connector and the base it carries are fixed, being screwed on the plate 2, while the plug and the corresponding connector constitute a movable and removable portion which is dissociated from the connection system to its connection.
  • the latch 4 is inserted into the opening of the plate, and between the plate 3 and the base 5 so that the tab 4d is accessible on the side of the connector. the plate 2 opposite the base 5.
  • the plug 6 of the second connector which here constitutes a female connector, is approached to the plate 2, until the tail 6a bears against the end ramp 4i of the lock.
  • the latch is moved laterally to a retracted position ( Figures 6b and 6c ) allowing the complete insertion of the second connector for contacting the first and second connectors.
  • This displacement advantageously takes place against a return force exerted by an elastically deformable element, such as a spring R interposed between the latch and the plate.
  • the spring R is optional.
  • the presence of one or more polarizer (s) realized (s) in the form of a rod T which fits into a corresponding hole in the plate ensures the insertion of the plug in adequacy with the base when inserted into the plate.
  • the pins 6b engage in the slots 4e.
  • the position visible on the figure 6b in which the pins 6b are located at the inlet of the slots, corresponds to a contact between the male and female contacts of the connectors.
  • the position 6c corresponds to the end position of the latch 4 in the retracted position.
  • the lock is manually advanced by action on the end of the lock end 4d.
  • This phase corresponds to the beginning of the phase of assistance to the connection of the connectors.
  • the pins 6b bear against the ramp 4f of the slots 4e until they reach the end of the godron 4h ( figure 6f ), which corresponds to the end of the assistance phase.
  • a supplementary force applied manually causes compression of a compressible material 9 provided between the connectors so that the passage of the pins in the godron 4h requires an additional effort easily identifiable by the operator .
  • This material may for example be obtained by overmolding a silicone.
  • connection system according to the invention is also adapted to provide assistance in disconnecting connectors. Uncoupling is achieved by manually moving the latch forward.
  • the male contacts are fully extracted from the female contacts and the plug is in the retracted position.
  • the plug is free and can be extracted manually.
  • the system which has just been described may also be provided with a cap or a cap of electrically conductive material (not shown) to form an electromagnetic shield.

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Ce système de raccordement d'au moins une paire de connecteurs appariés comprend une platine (2) comprenant une ouverture pour chaque paire de connecteurs et sur laquelle vient se fixer un premier connecteur de ladite paire et un verrou (4) déplaçable latéralement par rapport à la platine et au premier connecteur, ledit verrou (4) étant déplaçable dans une première position apte à permettre l'insertion du deuxième connecteur de ladite paire jusqu'à la mise en contact des connecteurs et dans une deuxième position stable d'accouplement et de verrouillage des connecteurs.This system for connecting at least one pair of paired connectors comprises a plate (2) comprising an opening for each pair of connectors and on which is fixed a first connector of said pair and a latch (4) movable laterally with respect to the plate and the first connector, said latch (4) being movable in a first position adapted to allow the insertion of the second connector of said pair until the contacting of the connectors and in a second stable position of coupling and locking the connectors.

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L'invention concerne, de manière générale, le raccordement électrique et la fixation mécanique de connecteurs.The invention relates generally to the electrical connection and the mechanical fastening of connectors.

De tels connecteurs peuvent être destinés à véhiculer des signaux d'alimentation ou de commande. Ils comportent par exemple un ensemble de modules de contacts, respectivement mâles et femelles, qui sont destinés à coopérer lors du raccordement.Such connectors may be intended to convey supply or control signals. They comprise for example a set of contact modules, respectively male and female, which are intended to cooperate during connection.

L'assemblage des connecteurs nécessite des efforts d'assemblage qui peuvent être importants en fonction de la densité de points, c'est-à-dire de contacts, à connecter. Ces efforts sont liés à l'interpénétration des contacts entre eux. En effet, les contacts mâles doivent entrer en contact avec les contacts femelles, qui sont serrants, et qui opposent une résistance au montage. Lorsque les contacts sont hermaphrodites, le serrage est engendré de part et d'autre du connecteur et des efforts de montage peuvent également être importants.The assembly of the connectors requires assembly efforts which can be important depending on the density of points, that is to say, contacts, to connect. These efforts are related to the interpenetration of contacts between them. Indeed, the male contacts must come into contact with the female contacts, which are clamping, and which oppose resistance to assembly. When the contacts are hermaphrodite, the clamping is generated on both sides of the connector and mounting forces can also be important.

En outre, les cadences de montage engendrent des problématiques de coût liées au temps d'installation et de maintenance des connecteurs. L'utilisation d'outils réduit cette cadence et monopolise en permanence une main d'un opérateur.In addition, the mounting rates generate cost issues related to the time of installation and maintenance of the connectors. The use of tools reduces this rate and permanently monopolizes an operator's hand.

Enfin, il est nécessaire de pouvoir analyser rapidement le bon verrouillage des connecteurs, ce qui peut être incompatible avec les systèmes de raccordement conventionnels par vissage car les couples de serrage ne peuvent être appréciés visuellement, ou avec les systèmes de raccordement conventionnels par clipsage ou à quart de tour qui peuvent rester partiellement verrouillés sans qu'un examen visuel permette d'identifier le raccordement imparfait.Finally, it is necessary to be able to quickly analyze the correct locking of the connectors, which may be incompatible with conventional screw connection systems because the tightening torques can not be appreciated visually, or with the conventional connection systems by clipping or to quarter turn that can remain partially locked without a visual inspection to identify the imperfect connection.

Au vu de ce qui précède, le but de l'invention est de proposer un système de raccordement de connecteurs ne nécessitant aucun outil pour l'accouplement et le désaccouplement du système, qui puisse être mis en oeuvre de façon aisée, d'une seule main, et qui procure une assistance au montage et au démontage afin de réduire les efforts d'accouplement et de désaccouplement.In view of the foregoing, the object of the invention is to propose a system for connecting connectors requiring no tools for coupling and uncoupling the system, which can be implemented in an easy manner, of a single hand, and which provides a assistance in assembly and disassembly to reduce coupling and uncoupling efforts.

L'invention a donc pour objet un système de raccordement d'au moins une paire de connecteurs appariés, comprenant une platine comprenant une ouverture pour chaque paire de connecteurs et sur laquelle vient se fixer un premier connecteur de ladite paire et un verrou déplaçable latéralement par rapport à la platine et au premier connecteur, ledit verrou étant déplaçable dans une première position apte à permettre l'insertion du deuxième connecteur de ladite paire jusqu'à la mise en contact des connecteurs et dans une deuxième position stable d'accouplement et de verrouillage des connecteurs.The invention therefore relates to a system for connecting at least one pair of paired connectors, comprising a plate comprising an opening for each pair of connectors and on which is fixed a first connector of said pair and a latch laterally movable by relative to the plate and the first connector, said latch being movable in a first position adapted to allow the insertion of the second connector of said pair until the contacting of the connectors and in a second stable position of coupling and locking connectors.

La première position correspond donc à une position ouverte du verrou, dans laquelle le verrou est par exemple dans une position reculée, tandis que la deuxième position correspond à une position fermée du verrou dans laquelle le verrou est par exemple en position avancée.The first position therefore corresponds to an open position of the lock, in which the lock is for example in a retracted position, while the second position corresponds to a closed position of the lock in which the lock is for example in the advanced position.

Selon une autre caractéristique du système de raccordement selon l'invention, le verrou comporte un ensemble d'au moins une première rampe sur laquelle s'appuie un pion prévu sur le deuxième connecteur lors du déplacement du verrou dans la deuxième position.According to another characteristic of the connection system according to the invention, the lock comprises an assembly of at least a first ramp on which a pin provided on the second connector relies when the lock is moved in the second position.

Le verrou peut en outre comporter un ensemble d'au moins une deuxième rampe parallèle à la première rampe et sur laquelle s'appuie le pion lors du déplacement du verrou dans la première position pour le désaccouplement des connecteurs.The lock may further comprise an assembly of at least one second ramp parallel to the first ramp and on which the pin rests during the displacement of the lock in the first position for the disengagement of the connectors.

Dans un mode de réalisation, les rampes débouchent dans un godron de verrouillage.In one embodiment, the ramps open into a locking gadroon.

Selon encore une autre caractéristique, le premier et le deuxième connecteurs comportent respectivement une embase d'extrémité équipée de moyens de fixation sur la platine et une fiche sur laquelle sont prévus le ou les pions.According to yet another feature, the first and second connectors respectively comprise an end base equipped with fixing means on the plate and a plug on which are provided the or pawns.

Dans un mode de réalisation, le deuxième connecteur comporte une queue de commande du déplacement du verrou dans la première position reculée.In one embodiment, the second connector has a control tail for moving the latch in the first retracted position.

On prévoira alors avantageusement un élément élastique de rappel sollicitant le verrou dans la première position.Advantageously, provision will be made for an elastic return element biasing the latch in the first position.

On prévoira en outre, avantageusement, un repère visuel placé sur le trajet du verrou et visible uniquement lorsque le verrou est en position de verrouillage.Advantageously, a visual cue placed in the path of the lock and visible only when the lock is in the locking position will be advantageously provided.

Dans un mode de réalisation, le système comporte une couche de matériau compressible adaptée pour être comprimée en fin de course d'accouplement des connecteurs ou en début de course de désaccouplement des connecteurs.In one embodiment, the system comprises a layer of compressible material adapted to be compressed at the end of the coupling race of the connectors or at the beginning of the uncoupling of the connectors.

Dans un mode de réalisation, le système comporte une coiffe de protection contre des rayonnements électromagnétiques.In one embodiment, the system includes a protective cap against electromagnetic radiation.

D'autres buts, caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront à la lecture de la description suivante, donnée uniquement à titre d'exemple non limitatif et faite en référence aux dessins annexés, sur lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue éclatée en perspective d'un système de raccordement conforme à l'invention ;
  • les figures 2a, 2b et 2c montrent divers modes de réalisation de la platine du système de la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 3 montre le verrou du système de raccordement de la figure 1 ;
  • les figures 4 et 5 montrent respectivement l'embase et la fiche des premier et deuxième connecteurs ;
  • les figures 6a à 6i illustrent la cinématique d'assemblage des connecteurs au moyen d'un système de raccordement selon l'invention ; et
  • les figures 7a à 7f illustrent la cinématique de désaccouplement des connecteurs au moyen d'un système de raccordement selon l'invention.
Other objects, features and advantages of the invention will become apparent on reading the following description, given solely by way of nonlimiting example and with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
  • the figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of a connection system according to the invention;
  • the Figures 2a, 2b and 2c show various embodiments of the platinum system of the figure 1 ;
  • the figure 3 shows the lock of the connection system of the figure 1 ;
  • the Figures 4 and 5 show respectively the base and the plug of the first and second connectors;
  • the Figures 6a to 6i illustrate the connection kinematics of the connectors by means of a connection system according to the invention; and
  • the Figures 7a to 7f illustrate the kinematics of uncoupling of the connectors by means of a connection system according to the invention.

On se réfèrera tout d'abord aux figures 1 à 5 qui illustrent les principaux éléments d'un système de raccordement de connecteurs appariés selon l'invention, désigné par la référence numérique générale 1.We will refer first of all to Figures 1 to 5 which illustrate the main elements of a paired connector connection system according to the invention, designated by the general reference numeral 1.

Dans l'application envisagée, nullement limitative, ce système de raccordement 1 est destiné à procurer une assistance au raccordement de deux connecteurs, respectivement mâle et femelle, pour une application avionique.In the application envisaged, in no way limiting, this connection system 1 is intended to provide assistance to the connection of two connectors, respectively male and female, for an avionic application.

Comme on le sait, les connecteurs comportent classiquement un ensemble de modules de contacts, ayant un ensemble de contacts, mâles ou femelles, prévus aux extrémités de conducteurs à raccorder.As is known, the connectors conventionally comprise a set of contact modules, having a set of contacts, male or female, provided at the ends of conductors to be connected.

Comme on le voit sur la figure 1, le système de raccordement comporte essentiellement : une platine 2 munie d'ouïes 3, ici au nombre de quatre, pour la fixation du système de raccordement sur un support de montage ; un verrou 4 déplaçable transversalement, c'est-à-dire dans le plan de la platine 2, entre une première position reculée, correspondant à une position ouverte du verrou et une deuxième position avancée correspondant à une position fermée du verrou ; une embase 5 prévue à une extrémité d'un premier connecteur à apparier et qui vient se fixer sur la platine 2 ; et une fiche 6 prévue à une extrémité d'un deuxième connecteur à apparier.As we see on the figure 1 , the connection system comprises essentially: a plate 2 provided with louvres 3, here four in number, for fixing the connection system on a mounting bracket; a latch 4 movable transversely, that is to say in the plane of the plate 2, between a first retracted position, corresponding to an open position of the latch and a second advanced position corresponding to a closed position of the latch; a base 5 provided at one end of a first connector to be connected and which is fixed on the plate 2; and a plug 6 provided at one end of a second connector to be matched.

Comme le montrent les figures 2a et 2b, la platine 2 comporte un ensemble d'ouvertures 7 dont le nombre dépend du nombre de connecteurs à raccorder. Bien que le nombre d'ouvertures ne soit pas limitatif, dans les divers modes de réalisation illustrés, la platine 2 peut comporter une, trois ou cinq ouvertures pour le raccordement d'une, trois ou cinq paires de connecteurs.As shown by Figures 2a and 2b , the plate 2 comprises a set of openings 7 whose number depends on the number of connectors to be connected. Although the number of openings is not limiting, in the various embodiments illustrated, the plate 2 may comprise one, three or five openings for connecting one, three or five pairs of connectors.

Pour chaque ouverture, la platine comporte une patte 8 pour la fixation par vissage de l'embase 5 du premier connecteur. Le bord périphérique de chaque ouverture 7 comporte par ailleurs un ensemble de reliefs délimitant une empreinte servant à recevoir l'embase 5.For each opening, the plate comprises a tab 8 for fixing by screwing the base 5 of the first connector. The peripheral edge of each opening 7 also comprises a set of reliefs delimiting an imprint serving to receive the base 5.

En ce qui concerne le verrou 4, celui-ci a essentiellement une forme en U et comporte deux branches latérales 4a et 4b réunies par une base 4c pourvue d'une patte supérieure 4d recourbée destinée à être manoeuvrée manuellement.Regarding the latch 4, it has essentially a U-shaped and has two lateral branches 4a and 4b joined by a base 4c provided with a top tab 4d bent to be manually operated.

Chaque branche 4a et 4b du verrou comporte un ensemble de fentes, telles que 4e, délimitant chacune une première rampe 4f et une deuxième rampe 4g s'étendant parallèlement et servant respectivement lors du raccordement des connecteurs et l'autre lors du désaccouplement. Comme on le voit, chacune des fentes 4e débouche dans un godron d'extrémité 4h.Each branch 4a and 4b of the lock comprises a set of slots, such as 4e, each delimiting a first ramp 4f and a second ramp 4g extending in parallel and serving respectively when connecting the connectors and the other when uncoupling. As can be seen, each of the slots 4e opens into a 4h end godron.

En se référant à la figure 4, l'embase 5, qui est prévue à une extrémité d'un premier connecteur à raccorder, constitue une pièce de montage dans laquelle vient se loger le premier connecteur C1, ou qui est venue de matière avec ce dernier, et comporte, dans cet exemple, une patte 5a d'extrémité dotée d'un orifice 5b pour la fixation de l'embase au moyen d'une vis V (figure 1) sur la platine 2. Bien entendu, on pourrait, en variante, utiliser tout autre moyen approprié pour la fixation de l'embase sur la platine, par exemple un clipsage une soudure, ...Referring to the figure 4 , the base 5, which is provided at one end of a first connector to be connected, is a mounting piece in which is housed the first connector C1, or which is integral with the latter, and comprises, in this for example, an end lug 5a provided with an orifice 5b for fixing the base by means of a screw V ( figure 1 ) of the plate 2. Of course, one could, alternatively, use any other appropriate means for fixing the base on the plate, for example a clipping a weld, ...

Comme montré sur la figure 5, la fiche 6 constitue également une pièce de montage dans laquelle vient se loger le deuxième connecteur C2 à raccorder ou qui est venue de matière avec ce dernier.As shown on the figure 5 , the plug 6 also constitutes a mounting piece in which is housed the second connector C2 to connect or which is integral with the latter.

Il comporte essentiellement une queue 6a qui est destinée à provoquer le déplacement du verrou en début de phase de raccordement et un ensemble de pions 6b dont le nombre correspond aux fentes 4e et qui sont destinés à coopérer avec les rampes 4f et 4g lors de l'accouplement, d'une part et lors du désaccouplement, d'autre part, des connecteurs. Le nombre et la position des pions et des fentes est choisi de manière à permettre un déplacement de la fiche en translation, dans l'axe des contacts, lors du déplacement du verrou.It comprises essentially a tail 6a which is intended to cause the displacement of the lock at the beginning of the connection phase and a set of pins 6b whose number corresponds to the slots 4e and which are intended to cooperate with the ramps 4f and 4g during the coupling, on the one hand and during the uncoupling, on the other hand, connectors. The number and position of the pins and slots is chosen so as to allow movement of the plug in translation, in the axis of the contacts, during the movement of the lock.

En revenant à la figure 3, on notera que, pour faciliter le déplacement du verrou 4, la zone d'extrémité des pattes 4a et 4b comporte une rampe inclinée, telle que 4i, sur laquelle s'appuie l'extrémité de la queue 6a.Returning to figure 3 it will be noted that, to facilitate the displacement of the latch 4, the end zone of the tabs 4a and 4b comprises an inclined ramp, such as 4i, on which the end of the tail 6a rests.

On se référera maintenant aux figures 6a à 6i qui illustrent la cinématique de raccordement des deux connecteurs au moyen d'un système de raccordement qui vient d'être décrit.We will now refer to Figures 6a to 6i which illustrate the connection kinematics of the two connectors by means of a connection system which has just been described.

On notera que le premier connecteur et l'embase qu'il porte sont fixes, en étant vissés sur la platine 2, tandis que la fiche et le connecteur correspondant constituent une partie mobile et amovible qui est dissociée du système de raccordement jusqu'à sa connexion.Note that the first connector and the base it carries are fixed, being screwed on the plate 2, while the plug and the corresponding connector constitute a movable and removable portion which is dissociated from the connection system to its connection.

De même, avant la mise en oeuvre de la procédure de raccordement des connecteurs, le verrou 4 est inséré dans l'ouverture de la platine, et entre la platine 3 et l'embase 5 de sorte que la patte 4d soit accessible du côté de la platine 2 opposé à l'embase 5.Similarly, before the implementation of the connector connection procedure, the latch 4 is inserted into the opening of the plate, and between the plate 3 and the base 5 so that the tab 4d is accessible on the side of the connector. the plate 2 opposite the base 5.

Lors d'une première phase, la fiche 6 du deuxième connecteur, qui constitue ici un connecteur femelle, est approchée de la platine 2, jusqu'à ce que la queue 6a soit en appui contre la rampe d'extrémité 4i du verrou. Lorsque la fiche 6 est davantage engagée dans la platine, le verrou est déplacé latéralement jusqu'à une position reculée (figures 6b et 6c) permettant l'insertion complète du deuxième connecteur pour la mise en contact des premier et deuxième connecteurs. Ce déplacement s'effectue avantageusement à l'encontre d'un effort de rappel exercé par un élément élastiquement déformable, tel qu'un ressort R intercalé entre le verrou et la platine. Comme cela sera indiqué par la suite, le ressort R est optionnel. Par ailleurs, la présence d'un ou de plusieurs détrompeur(s) réalisé(s) sous la forme d'une tige T qui s'insère dans un orifice correspondant pratiqué dans la platine, garantit l'insertion de la fiche en adéquation avec l'embase lors de son insertion dans la platine.During a first phase, the plug 6 of the second connector, which here constitutes a female connector, is approached to the plate 2, until the tail 6a bears against the end ramp 4i of the lock. When the plug 6 is further engaged in the plate, the latch is moved laterally to a retracted position ( Figures 6b and 6c ) allowing the complete insertion of the second connector for contacting the first and second connectors. This displacement advantageously takes place against a return force exerted by an elastically deformable element, such as a spring R interposed between the latch and the plate. As will be indicated later, the spring R is optional. Moreover, the presence of one or more polarizer (s) realized (s) in the form of a rod T which fits into a corresponding hole in the plate, ensures the insertion of the plug in adequacy with the base when inserted into the plate.

Lors du déplacement de la fiche 6 par rapport au verrou, les pions 6b s'engagent dans les fentes 4e. On notera que la position visible sur la figure 6b, dans laquelle les pions 6b se situent au niveau de l'entrée des fentes, correspond à une mise en contact des contacts mâle et femelle des connecteurs. La position 6c correspond à la position de bout de course du verrou 4 en position reculée.When moving the plug 6 relative to the lock, the pins 6b engage in the slots 4e. Note that the position visible on the figure 6b , in which the pins 6b are located at the inlet of the slots, corresponds to a contact between the male and female contacts of the connectors. The position 6c corresponds to the end position of the latch 4 in the retracted position.

Lors de l'étape suivante (figure 6d), le verrou est avancé manuellement par action sur la queue d'extrémité 4d du verrou. Cette phase correspond au début de la phase d'assistance au raccordement des connecteurs. Lorsque le verrou est déplacé en position avancée, les pions 6b viennent en appui contre la rampe 4f des fentes 4e jusqu'à ce qu'ils atteignent le godron 4h d'extrémité (figure 6f), qui correspond à la fin de la phase d'assistance.In the next step ( figure 6d ), the lock is manually advanced by action on the end of the lock end 4d. This phase corresponds to the beginning of the phase of assistance to the connection of the connectors. When the lock is moved to the advanced position, the pins 6b bear against the ramp 4f of the slots 4e until they reach the end of the godron 4h ( figure 6f ), which corresponds to the end of the assistance phase.

En se référant aux figures 6g et 6h, sur laquelle l'embase et la fiche ont été ôtées et sur laquelle a été représentée une vue interne d'un module de contact, on voit qu'un effort supplémentaire appliqué manuellement provoque la compression d'un matériau compressible 9 prévu entre les connecteurs de sorte que le passage des pions dans le godron 4h nécessite un effort supplémentaire aisément identifiable par l'opérateur. Ce matériau peut par exemple être obtenu par surmoulage d'un silicone.Referring to Figures 6g and 6h , on which the base and the plug have been removed and on which an internal view has been represented of a contact module, it can be seen that a supplementary force applied manually causes compression of a compressible material 9 provided between the connectors so that the passage of the pins in the godron 4h requires an additional effort easily identifiable by the operator . This material may for example be obtained by overmolding a silicone.

Dans la position illustrée à la figure 6i, les deux connecteurs sont parfaitement raccordés, le verrou étant maintenu en position avancée grâce aux pions engagés de manière stable dans les godrons.In the position illustrated in figure 6i , the two connectors are perfectly connected, the lock being maintained in the advanced position thanks to the pins stably engaged in the gadroons.

On notera également que, dans cette position, le bon raccordement des connecteurs peut être visuellement identifié grâce à un repère visuel 10 prévu sur la platine et qui n'est visible que lorsque le verrou est en position entièrement avancée.It will also be noted that, in this position, the correct connection of the connectors can be visually identified by means of a visual mark 10 provided on the plate and which is visible only when the lock is in fully advanced position.

On se référera enfin aux figures 7a et 7f qui montrent que le système de raccordement selon l'invention est également adapté pour procurer une assistance au désaccouplement de connecteurs. Le désaccouplement est obtenu en déplaçant manuellement le verrou en position avancée.We will finally refer to Figures 7a and 7f which show that the connection system according to the invention is also adapted to provide assistance in disconnecting connectors. Uncoupling is achieved by manually moving the latch forward.

En se référant tout d'abord à la figure 7a, pour procéder à ce désaccouplement, il convient tout d'abord d'exercer un effort suffisant sur le verrou pour comprimer le matériau compressible prévu entre les connecteurs et de manière à dégager les pions des godrons 4h.Referring first to the figure 7a to perform this uncoupling, it is first necessary to exert sufficient effort on the latch to compress the compressible material provided between the connectors and to release the pins of the gadroons 4h.

Il convient alors de reculer le verrou (figures 7b à 7e) pour provoquer le désaccouplement des contacts, grâce à la deuxième rampe 4g sur laquelle s'appuient les pions 6b. On notera que ce mouvement s'effectue à l'encontre de l'effort exercé par le ressort R de rappel.It is then necessary to move back the lock ( Figures 7b to 7e ) to cause the uncoupling of the contacts, thanks to the second ramp 4g on which the pins 6b are based. Note that this movement is against the force exerted by the return spring R.

En fin de course du verrou, les contacts mâles sont entièrement extraits des contacts femelles et la fiche est en position reculée. Lorsque le verrou est entièrement déplacé en position avancée, la fiche est libre et peut être extraite manuellement.At the end of the lock stroke, the male contacts are fully extracted from the female contacts and the plug is in the retracted position. When the lock is fully moved to the advanced position, the plug is free and can be extracted manually.

On notera par ailleurs que le système qui vient d'être décrit peut en outre être doté d'un capot ou d'une coiffe en matériau électriquement conducteur (non représenté) pour constituer un blindage électromagnétique.Note also that the system which has just been described may also be provided with a cap or a cap of electrically conductive material (not shown) to form an electromagnetic shield.

On notera enfin que l'invention qui vient d'être décrite n'est limitée au mode de réalisation envisagé.Finally, note that the invention which has just been described is limited to the embodiment envisaged.

En effet, dans l'exemple de réalisation décrit, on utilise une queue 6a prévue sur la fiche pour rappeler le verrou en position reculée, qui coopère avec une rampe sur le verrou 4. Il est également possible, en variante, au lieu de la queue et de la rampe, de prévoir un maintien du verrou en position reculée avant le montage de la fiche 6. On pourrait à cet égard utiliser tout moyen connu de maintien amovible du verrou pour assurer une rétention non permanente du verrou, telle qu'une butée à bille montée sur ressort, un serrage maîtrisé du verrou entre la platine 2 et l'embase 5, un clip de rétention,... Dans ce cas, le ressort de rappel n'est plus nécessaire et pourra être omis.Indeed, in the embodiment described, using a tail 6a provided on the plug to recall the lock in the retracted position, which cooperates with a ramp on the latch 4. It is also possible, alternatively, instead of the tail and ramp, to provide a hold of the lock in the retracted position before the mounting of the sheet 6. It could in this regard use any known means for releasably holding the lock to ensure non-permanent retention of the lock, such as a spring-loaded ball stop, a controlled tightening of the lock between the plate 2 and the base 5, a retention clip, ... In this case, the return spring is no longer necessary and may be omitted.

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Système de raccordement d'au moins une paire de connecteurs appariés, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend une platine (2) comprenant une ouverture (7) pour chaque paire de connecteurs et sur laquelle vient se fixer un premier connecteur de ladite paire et un verrou (4) déplaçable latéralement par rapport à la platine et au premier connecteur, ledit verrou (4) étant déplaçable dans une première position apte à permettre l'insertion du deuxième connecteur de ladite paire jusqu'à la mise en contact des connecteurs et dans une deuxième position stable d'accouplement et de verrouillage des connecteurs, le deuxième connecteur comportant une queue (6a) de commande du déplacement du verrou dans la première position.System for connecting at least one pair of paired connectors, characterized in that it comprises a plate (2) comprising an opening (7) for each pair of connectors and on which is fixed a first connector of said pair and a latch (4) movable laterally relative to the plate and the first connector, said latch (4) being movable in a first position adapted to allow the insertion of the second connector of said pair until the connectors are brought into contact and in a second stable position of coupling and locking connectors, the second connector having a tail (6a) for controlling the movement of the lock in the first position. Système selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le verrou comporte un ensemble d'au moins une première rampe (4f) sur laquelle s'appuie un pion (6b) prévu sur le deuxième connecteur lors du déplacement du verrou dans la deuxième position.System according to claim 1, wherein the lock comprises an assembly of at least a first ramp (4f) on which a pin (6b) provided on the second connector when the lock moves in the second position. Système selon la revendication 2, dans lequel le verrou comporte un ensemble d'au moins une deuxième rampe (4g) parallèle à la première rampe et sur laquelle s'appuie le pion lors du déplacement du verrou dans la première position pour le désaccouplement des connecteurs.System according to claim 2, wherein the lock comprises an assembly of at least one second ramp (4g) parallel to the first ramp and on which the pin rests during the displacement of the lock in the first position for the disconnection of the connectors . Système selon l'une des revendications 2 et 3, dans lequel les rampes débouchent dans un godron (4h) de verrouillage.System according to one of claims 2 and 3, wherein the ramps open into a godron (4h) locking. Système selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 4, dans lequel le premier et le deuxième connecteurs comportent respectivement une embase (5) d'extrémité équipée de moyens de fixation sur la platine et une fiche (6) sur laquelle sont prévus le ou les pions.System according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the first and the second connectors respectively comprise an end base (5) equipped with fixing means on the plate and a plug (6) on which are provided the the pawns. Système selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, comprenant un élément de maintien du verrou dans la première position.A system as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5, comprising a latch holding member in the first position. Système selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, dans lequel la platine comporte un repère visuel (10) placé sur le trajet du verrou et visible uniquement lorsque le verrou est en position de verrouillage.System according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the plate has a visual cue (10) placed in the path of the latch and visible only when the latch is in the locking position. Système selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, comprenant une couche de matériau compressible (9) adaptée pour être comprimée en fin de course d'accouplement des connecteurs ou en début de course de désaccouplement des connecteurs.System according to any one of claims 1 to 7, comprising a layer of compressible material (9) adapted to be compressed at the end of the coupling race of the connectors or at the start of disconnection of the connectors. Système selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, comportant une coiffe de protection contre des rayonnements électromagnétiques.System according to any one of claims 1 to 8, comprising a protective cap against electromagnetic radiation.
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