EP3132502B1 - Terminal block - Google Patents

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EP3132502B1
EP3132502B1 EP15712603.8A EP15712603A EP3132502B1 EP 3132502 B1 EP3132502 B1 EP 3132502B1 EP 15712603 A EP15712603 A EP 15712603A EP 3132502 B1 EP3132502 B1 EP 3132502B1
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Martin Adamczyk
Jörn Buhrke
Genadij Neumann
Andreas Rutz
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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
    • H01R9/2675—Electrical interconnections between two blocks, e.g. by means of busbars
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R11/00—Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal, or conductive member, blocks of binding posts
    • H01R11/03—Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal, or conductive member, blocks of binding posts characterised by the relationship between the connecting locations
    • H01R11/07—Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal, or conductive member, blocks of binding posts characterised by the relationship between the connecting locations the connecting locations being of the same type but different sizes
    • 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
    • H01R9/2683—Marking plates or tabs
    • 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

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  • the invention relates to a terminal block or a terminal block arrangement comprising terminal blocks according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Terminal blocks have long been known in a wide variety of configurations. They are put together on the assembly basis, usually a mounting rail, by the user into function blocks, for example into a function block for supplying energy to consumers. For this purpose, according to the state of the art, several output terminals are lined up on a terminal block that serves as a feed terminal, the potential distribution within the terminal block taking place by means of busbars or by means of so-called cross jumpers.
  • a feed terminal with a housing with relatively large dimensions in the directions perpendicular to the mounting rail and at least one "larger" conductor connection device or a conductor connection for conductors is relatively large Diameter with several terminal blocks suitable for an outgoing function, for example by means of through terminal blocks each with a housing with smaller dimensions in these directions and with two or more smaller conductor connection devices for smaller diameter conductors with reduced cross-section (relative to the feed conductor (s)).
  • the terminal blocks of the terminal block usually have different dimensions in any case.
  • the selection and assembly of the terminal blocks - including the implementation of a corresponding circuit with the terminal blocks - must be done by the user himself using catalogs and the like, which can be relatively complex.
  • the different dimensions of the housings assembled into a block result in a relatively confusing, often jagged picture on the mounting rail.
  • the generic one shows a further modular terminal block or a further modular terminal arrangement according to the prior art EP 0 222 030 B1 .
  • several terminal blocks of the same dimensions are combined to form an initiator terminal block.
  • the terminal block is only suitable for distributing very small amounts of power. A reduction in cross-section will not be implemented.
  • the terminal blocks of the terminal block have different dimensions.
  • each of the housings 3 of the terminal block 1 has a fastening foot, for example a snap-in foot, for mounting on a carrier rail (not shown here) on its ("lower") side facing a carrier rail (not shown).
  • a fastening foot for example a snap-in foot
  • the housings 3 of the terminal blocks 2a - 2f of the terminal block each point perpendicular to the direction of arrangement (in the directions "y”, ie "transversely to the direction of arrangement x and transversely to the main extension direction of the mounting rail” and "z", ie "perpendicular to the direction of arrangement x or, if necessary," . Relatively upwards to a mounting rail ") have the same dimensions.
  • the first terminal block 2a is only wider than the other terminal blocks 2b, ... in the arrangement direction x.
  • the housings 3 In the arrangement direction x, the housings 3 have their (largest) and (except on the very outside in the block) main outer sides 3a, 3b to be arranged. They have narrow sides 3d, 3e in the z direction or parallel to the x / z plane.
  • the narrow sides 3d, 3e border the upper side 3c of the housing 3 in two corner areas K1 and K2.
  • terminal blocks 2a, 2b, 2c, ... of the terminal block 1 are preferably connected to one another, for example by means of corresponding clamping or locking pins (not shown here) on their outer sides lying against one another and extending perpendicular to the direction of arrangement.
  • each terminal block 2a-f there is at least one or, in this case, preferably two conductor connection devices 7, 8 (see terminal block 2f in FIG Fig. 1 c) intended for connection of electrical conductors.
  • the conductor connection devices 7, 8 are preferably designed as so-called direct plug-in spring terminals (push-in) with a compression spring connection that has a compression spring that is used to conductively press the inserted conductor onto a busbar (not shown here).
  • the use of direct plug-in spring clips is particularly preferred, as their handling is particularly simple, safe and fast.
  • other conductor connection devices such as tension spring connections, IDC connections or screw connections can also be used.
  • a conductor insertion opening 9 and preferably also an actuation opening 10 is formed in the housing, whereby a stripped conductor end or the like in a contact area, in particular a clamping contact area, through the conductor insertion openings 9. can be inserted in the associated conductor connection device 7, 8.
  • the optional actuation opening 10 serves to accommodate an operating element - for example a push-button or a screwdriver to be actuated by a screwdriver - in the housing in order to open the spring or the conductor connection device, so that an inserted conductor can be removed or removed can be introduced.
  • All of the conductor insertion openings 9 and the possibly existing actuation openings 10 are formed on the narrow upper side 3c, i.e. on the side of the housing 3 of the terminal blocks 2 facing away from the fastening foot. This makes the terminal block 1 particularly clear and its handling - especially the wiring with conductors and the integration into a higher-level system - particularly easy.
  • Each of the conductor connection devices 7-8 (in Figure 1b shown as a black point and in Fig. 1 indicated as an arrow) is also via a conductor connection like a (not to be recognized here but in Figure 2b schematically drawn) busbar in the interior of the housing (or another suitable conductor) led into or under the area of at least one cross connector channel 11 in the housings 3.
  • two cross-connector channels 11a, b are provided for each conductor connection device 3.
  • the cross connector channel or channels 11a, b each serve to insert a cross jumper, in particular a cross connector comb 12a, b, for distributing a potential in the row direction x of the terminal block 1 across two or more of the terminal blocks 2a-f.
  • the respective busbar can be provided with holes in the corresponding areas below or on the bottom of the cross-connector channels 11a, b, into which pins of the cross-connector comb can be inserted (not shown here).
  • Preferably and advantageously even two of the are per conductor connection device and busbar Cross connector combs 12a, b are provided in order to transversely distribute an associated potential “+” or “-” or “FE” or “PE”.
  • each of the series terminals 2a-f thus preferably has four cross connector channels 11a-d and, if necessary, four insertable and preferably also inserted cross jumpers, in particular cross connector combs 12a-d.
  • the first terminal block 2a of the terminal blocks of the terminal block 1 for power distribution in the manner of Fig. 1e - this function was explained at the beginning - is designed as a so-called "feed terminal".
  • the housing 3 of this first terminal block 2a has a greater width in the rowing direction than the other housings 3.
  • This first terminal block 2a preferably forms the end of the terminal block on one side, which makes the terminal block 1 clearly simple. However, it would also be conceivable to arrange this feed terminal 2a at a different location on the terminal block 1.
  • the free outer side 3a of the first series terminal 2a or feed terminal facing away from the next series terminal 2b is designed to be closed.
  • each housing 3 On the side facing away from the fastening foot, each housing 3 has two of the conductor insertion openings 9.
  • One of the conductor insertion openings 9 is arranged relative to one edge K1 on the upper side 3c of the respective terminal block and the other of the conductor insertion openings is, starting from this edge K1, on the route between one edge K1 and the second edge K2 in an area between approx. 60-90% of the length of the route between K1 and K2 on the upper side 3c.
  • one or preferably two of the cross connector channels 11a, b are formed on the upper side here behind the first and second conductor insertion openings 9, which are again preferably in the center end in the direction of assembly x in the housing 3 of the first series terminal 2a designed as a feed terminal, which is advantageous but not mandatory.
  • the other terminals 2b - 2f lined up next to the feed terminal 2a have a somewhat different structure.
  • These further series terminals 2b-2f are used to connect preferably one consumer to each of the further series terminals 2b-2f, also called distribution terminals.
  • the upper sides 3c of these distribution terminals 2b-2f have the following structure.
  • the one edge K1 is followed by the conductor insertion opening 9 of the first conductor connection device, then the actuation opening 10, preferably with a push button, and then the one or two or more cross-connector channels 11a, b assigned to the first conductor connection device, in which in turn can each have a cross connector comb 12a, b inserted.
  • the insertion opening 9 of the respective second conductor connection device then its actuation opening 10, preferably with a push button, then a fuse housing 14b - 14f with fuse and plug contacts for contacting a busbar in the housing 3 and then the or that of the cross connector channels 11a, b of the second conductor connection devices.
  • a contour 13c for attaching a third marker is then preferably arranged between the second cross connector channels 11a, b and the second edge K2.
  • the first conductor connection device or the first conductor connection of the feed terminal 2a lies approximately in alignment with the further first conductor connection devices or conductor connection devices 7 of the juxtaposed distribution or output terminals 2b-2f.
  • the second conductor connection devices of the terminal blocks 2b - 2f (which can also be referred to as distribution or output terminals 2b - 2f) are preferably used to connect conductors with a maximum slightly smaller cross section than the first conductor connection devices of the feed terminal 2a allow. The conductor cross-section is thus reduced from the feed terminal 2a to the distributor terminals 2b-2f.
  • the cross connector channels 11 and the cross connector combs 12 for the cross distribution of the first potential lie to the side of these first conductor connection devices and are conductively connected to them.
  • the functional area for feeding in and for transversely distributing and realizing the first potential (minus) of output connections takes up less than half, preferably approx. 1/3, of the top 3c of the housing 3 of the terminal blocks 2.
  • the remaining part preferably the remaining two thirds of the top 3c of the housing 3 of the terminal blocks, is used to arrange the further conductor insertion openings 9 for the conductor connection devices for connecting conductors to pass on the positive potential, for placing the respective fuse housing 14b, c, d, e, f, for arranging one or two further cross connector channels 11 for cross bridges 12 and for forming the further attachment contour 13c for attaching a third marker.
  • the second potential plus is transversely distributed by the feed terminal 2a, is distributed via busbars and plug-in devices into the fuse housing with the fuses and from there via the fuses and contacts on the fuse housing 14 back into busbar pieces, which are connected to the second conductor connection devices of the lined up terminal blocks 2b, ... are connected. In this way, a fuse is connected between the input for feeding in the second potential and the further outlets (conductor connection devices 8).
  • the terminal block 1 of the Fig. 1 realizes the function "(auxiliary) power distribution with individual protection" of FIG. 1e.
  • the positive and negative potentials are fed in at the feed terminal 2a with a larger cross-section, which is preferably up to 6 mm (which is usually sufficient for a 40 A power supply with regard to the current). This is only possible for a few terminal blocks, as the arrangement of the functional areas on the top of the terminal blocks is clear and particularly functionally optimized.
  • the auxiliary power distribution is thus implemented in a particularly simple and clear manner with protection of the positive potential by a fuse.
  • the potentials plus and minus are fed in at the feed terminal 2a and transferred to the individual distribution terminals 2b - 2f with reduced cross-section to the equipment or consumers (see Fig. 1a, b , c , d, e ).
  • the plus potential is individually protected on the output side.
  • the negative potential is fed in, reduced in cross-section and transferred directly to the individual equipment. Alternatively, it can also be connected or grounded to the mounting rail via a PE foot, which can be used as a functional earth or as a PE potential.
  • outlets or conductor connection devices of the distribution terminals are on the top 3c with the fuse housing 14 placed on top, since this makes the circuit or the connection situation on the respective housing 3 appear particularly logical and clearly visible.
  • the number of distribution terminals 2b, 2e, ... is only an example. Only one or more of the many more (preferably up to 100) output terminals or distribution terminals can be provided for each feed terminal.
  • the Figures 1f and 1g show a circuit for an analog auxiliary power distribution in which the plus potential is not individually protected by a fuse. Therefore, the second conductor connection devices of the distribution terminals can be connected directly to their cross connector channels without a fuse being connected to the conductor path. In this way, this function can also be performed with a terminal block of the type Fig. 1 just realized without fuse housing and fuse and with a continuous busbar in this area (not shown).
  • the negative potential can be connected to the carrier rail via a conductive contact on the foot to the carrier rail in order to connect the negative potential to a ground potential, for example a functional earth FE or to a potential PE.
  • terminal block 1 in Fig. 1 (and also the terminal block 101, see Fig. 2 ) all conductor insertion openings 9 and their associated actuation openings 10 in the feed terminal and across the distribution terminals 2b - 2f are arranged in the same direction or relative to one of the edges K1 for each of the conductor connection devices in the same order (in the Y direction ) which helps to make the entire terminal block 1 particularly clear.
  • the actuating openings 10 are located with pushers relative to the edge K1 on the side of the conductor insertion openings 9 facing this edge K1, while this is the other way around in the distribution terminals 2b-2f.
  • the conductor insertion openings are usually arranged there in opposite directions on both sides of a central plane perpendicular to the center of the mounting rail (X / Z plane). However, it is more logical and clearer if an arrangement in the same direction is selected for the same function (supply potential, distribute potential).
  • Fig. 2 shows a further terminal block 101. This terminal block is used to distribute auxiliary power without a fuse.
  • a feed terminal 102a serves to apply or feed in the potential. It has a first conductor connection with a larger cross section, which is used to connect the potential to be applied or distributed.
  • the first conductor connection is designed for connecting conductors with a larger cross section (e.g. 6mm).
  • the potential is routed with reduced cross-section to several second conductor connection devices (outlets).
  • the first conductor connection along with two cross connector channels 11a is arranged in a first half of the top 3c, while the second conductor connection devices or their conductor insertion openings 10 are distributed in the second half of the top 3c of the feed terminal 102a.
  • Two rows of one, two or preferably three or even more of the second conductor insertion openings or conductor connection devices are provided in one half of the top 3c in the feed terminal 2a, so that six conductor connection devices are also provided as outlets in the feed terminal 102a together with their openings 9 and 100 are formed on or in the upper side 3c. This turns the pure feeder terminal into a combined feeder and distributor terminal 102a.
  • each terminal block 102a, b, ... of the terminal block 101 On the housing 3 on the top of each terminal block 102a, b, ... of the terminal block 101 is in turn one or two or more of the cross connector channels 12a, b formed.
  • the other series terminals 102b, ... are designed as pure output or distribution terminals.
  • the contours 13 correspond to those of the housing 3 of the housing Fig. 1 .
  • a contour 13c for attaching a marker is also formed between the cross connector channels 12 and the edge K2.
  • the potential fed in is transferred to the further series terminals or the distribution terminals 102b, ..., 102f. cross-distributed.
  • the potential is distributed to at least one row of second conductor connection devices 8 in each case via a conductor such as a busbar in the housing 3.
  • six outgoing conductor connection devices 8 are provided for each distribution terminal 2b, ... by way of example and advantageously.
  • a potential is distributed to many taps in a narrow space, with each of the terminal blocks of the terminal block 101, including the feed terminal 102a, also or only as an output terminal and distribution terminal (also).
  • the number of distribution terminals in a row is purely exemplary. There could well be 100 outflows or more.
  • the potential is fed in at the supply terminal 102a (supply terminal 2a), that it is then reduced in cross-section within the supply and distribution terminal 102a and that it is then in another section of the supply terminal or in a further distribution terminal is passed on to conductor connection devices with a smaller cross-section.
  • the positive potential can be distributed in a terminal block 101 of this type, and the negative potential can be distributed in another (possibly in a different color or with different colored pushers in the actuation openings 10), which in turn can optionally be or be earthed with a contact foot on the mounting rail.
  • Reference signs ⁇ /b> Terminal block 1, 101 Terminal blocks 2a, 2b, 2c, ... 2f; 102a, 102b, 102c, .... casing 3 Main exteriors 3a, 3b Top 3c Narrow sides 3d, 3e L.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Reihenklemmenblock bzw. eine Reihenklemmenanordnung aus Reihenklemmen, nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a terminal block or a terminal block arrangement comprising terminal blocks according to the preamble of claim 1.

Reihenklemmen sind seit langem in verschiedensten Ausgestaltungen bekannt. Sie werden auf der Montagebasis, in der Regel einer Tragschiene vom Anwender zu Funktionsblöcken, beispielsweise zu einem Funktionsblock zur Energieversorgung von Verbrauchern, zusammengestellt. Dazu werden nach dem Stand der Technik an eine Reihenklemme, die als Einspeiseklemme dient, mehrere Abgangsklemmen angereiht, wobei die Potentialverteilung innerhalb des Reihenklemmenblockes mittels Sammelschienen oder mittels sogenannter Querbrücker erfolgt.Terminal blocks have long been known in a wide variety of configurations. They are put together on the assembly basis, usually a mounting rail, by the user into function blocks, for example into a function block for supplying energy to consumers. For this purpose, according to the state of the art, several output terminals are lined up on a terminal block that serves as a feed terminal, the potential distribution within the terminal block taking place by means of busbars or by means of so-called cross jumpers.

Um eine Installationsaufgabe - beispielsweise die Realisierung einer Spannungsverteilung zwischen einem Umrichter-Netzgerät 20, 120 und Verbrauchern 21, 121 (siehe Fig. 1d und Fig. 2d) an mehrere Verbraucher - mit oder ohne abgesichertes Pluspotential - umzusetzen (siehe Fig. 1d), stellt der Anwender mehrere Klemmen zu einem Klemmenblock zusammen. Um z.B. den erörterten Klemmenblock zur Energieversorgung von Verbrauchern (nachfolgend auch Betriebsmittel genannt) zusammenzustellen, wird eine Einspeiseklemme mit einem Gehäuse mit relativ großen Abmessungen in den Richtungen senkrecht zur Tragschiene und wenigstens einer "größeren" Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtung bzw. einem Leiteranschluss für Leiter relativ großen Durchmessers mit mehreren für eine Abgangsfunktion geeigneten Reihenklemmen, beispielsweise mittels Durchgangsreihenklemmen mit jeweils einem Gehäuse mit kleineren Abmessungen in diesen Richtungen und mit zwei oder mehr kleineren Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtungen für querschnittsreduzierte (relativ zu dem oder den Einspeiseleiter(n)) Leiter kleineren Durchmessers zusammengereiht.To carry out an installation task - for example, the implementation of voltage distribution between a converter power supply unit 20, 120 and loads 21, 121 (see Fig. 1d and Fig. 2d ) to several consumers - with or without protected positive potential - to be implemented (see Fig. 1d ), the user combines several terminals to form a terminal block. For example, to put together the discussed terminal block for the energy supply of consumers (hereinafter also referred to as operating equipment), a feed terminal with a housing with relatively large dimensions in the directions perpendicular to the mounting rail and at least one "larger" conductor connection device or a conductor connection for conductors is relatively large Diameter with several terminal blocks suitable for an outgoing function, for example by means of through terminal blocks each with a housing with smaller dimensions in these directions and with two or more smaller conductor connection devices for smaller diameter conductors with reduced cross-section (relative to the feed conductor (s)).

Die Reihenklemmen des Klemmenblocks haben damit in der Regel jedenfalls zum Teil verschiedene Abmessungen. Das Auswählen und Zusammenstellen der Reihenklemmen - auch die Umsetzung einer entsprechenden Schaltung mit den Reihenklemmen - muss der Anwender anhand von Katalogen und dgl. selbst erledigen, was relativ aufwendig sein kann. Zudem ergibt sich auf der Tragschiene aufgrund der verschiedenen Abmessungen der zu einem Block zusammengestellten Gehäuse ein relativ unübersichtliches, oftmals zerklüftetes Bild.The terminal blocks of the terminal block usually have different dimensions in any case. The selection and assembly of the terminal blocks - including the implementation of a corresponding circuit with the terminal blocks - must be done by the user himself using catalogs and the like, which can be relatively complex. In addition, the different dimensions of the housings assembled into a block result in a relatively confusing, often jagged picture on the mounting rail.

Einen weiteren Reihenklemmenblock bzw. eine weitere Reihenklemmenanordnung nach dem Stand der Technik zeigt die gattungsgemäße EP 0 222 030 B1 . Nach dieser Schrift sind mehrere Reihenklemmen gleicher Abmessung zu einem Initiatorklemmenblock zusammengestellt. Allerdings ist der Reihenklemmenblock nur zur Verteilung sehr kleiner Leistungen geeignet. Eine Querschnittsreduzierung wird nicht umgesetzt. Die Reihenklemmen des Reihenklemmenblocks haben verschiedene Abmessungen.The generic one shows a further modular terminal block or a further modular terminal arrangement according to the prior art EP 0 222 030 B1 . According to this document, several terminal blocks of the same dimensions are combined to form an initiator terminal block. However, the terminal block is only suitable for distributing very small amounts of power. A reduction in cross-section will not be implemented. The terminal blocks of the terminal block have different dimensions.

DE 297 19 177 U1 und EP 0 712 267 A2 offenbaren weitere Reihenklammerblöcke nach dem Stand der Technik. DE 297 19 177 U1 and EP 0 712 267 A2 disclose further prior art terminal blocks.

Die Erfindung geht demgegenüber einen anderen Weg, der im Anspruch 1 angegeben ist.In contrast, the invention takes a different approach, which is specified in claim 1.

Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind den Unteransprüchen zu entnehmen.Advantageous refinements of the invention can be found in the subclaims.

Nachfolgend wird die Erfindung anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen unter Bezug auf die Zeichnung näher beschrieben, wobei auch weitere Vorteile der Erfindung deutlich werden. Es zeigt:

  • Fig. 1 in (a) bis (c) verschiedene Ansichten eines ersten Reihenklemmenblocks, in denen jeweils Strompfade innerhalb des Reihenklemmenblocks schematisch dargestellt sind, in (d) eine schematische Darstellung der Einbindung bzw. Verknüpfung des Reihenklemmenblocks aus (a) bis (c) in eine übergeordnete Anlage und in (e) bis (g) verschiedenen Ansichten von Schaltplänen von Reihenklemmenblöcken, wobei (e) die Schaltung des Reihenklemmenblocks aus (a) wiedergibt;
  • Fig. 2 in (a) bis (c) verschiedene Ansichten eines zweiten Reihenklemmenblocks, in denen jeweils Strompfade innerhalb des Reihenklemmenblocks und deren Verknüpfung nach außen schematisch dargestellt sind, in (d) eine schematische Darstellung der Einbindung des Reihenklemmenblocks aus (a) bis (c) in eine übergeordnete Anlage und in (e) und (f) verschiedenen Ansichten von Schaltplänen von Reihenklemmenblöcken, wobei (e) die Schaltung des Reihenklemmenblocks aus (a) wiedergibt.
  • Fig. 1 zeigt einen ersten Reihenklemmenblock 1, der aus wenigstens zwei oder mehreren - hier beispielhaft sechs - in einer Anreihrichtung x aneinander gereihten Reihenklemmen 2a, 2b, 2c, ...2f besteht. Die Reihenklemmen 2a - 2f weisen jeweils ein scheibenartiges, Gehäuse 3 aus einem Isolierstoff, insbesondere aus einem isolierenden Kunststoff, auf.
The invention is described in more detail below on the basis of exemplary embodiments with reference to the drawing, further advantages of the invention also becoming clear. It shows:
  • Fig. 1 in (a) to (c) different views of a first terminal block, in each of which current paths within the terminal block are shown schematically, in (d) a schematic illustration of the integration or linking of the terminal block from (a) to (c) in a higher-level Plant and in (e) to (g) different views of circuit diagrams of terminal blocks, wherein (e) reproduces the circuit of the terminal block from (a);
  • Fig. 2 in (a) to (c) different views of a second terminal block, in each of which current paths within the terminal block and their connection to the outside are shown schematically, in (d) a schematic representation of the integration of the terminal block from (a) to (c) in a higher-level system and in (e) and (f) different views of circuit diagrams of terminal blocks, with (e) showing the circuit of the terminal block from (a).
  • Fig. 1 shows a first modular terminal block 1, which consists of at least two or more - here by way of example six - modular terminals lined up in a row direction x 2a, 2b, 2c, ... 2f. The terminal blocks 2a-2f each have a disk-like housing 3 made of an insulating material, in particular an insulating plastic.

Eines, mehrere oder vorzugsweise jedes der Gehäuse 3 des Reihenklemmenblockes 1 weist an seiner zu einer (nicht dargestellten) Tragschiene gewandten ("Unter"-) Seite einen Befestigungsfuß beispielsweise einen Rastfuß, zur Montage auf einer (hier nicht dargestellten) Tragschiene auf.One, several or preferably each of the housings 3 of the terminal block 1 has a fastening foot, for example a snap-in foot, for mounting on a carrier rail (not shown here) on its ("lower") side facing a carrier rail (not shown).

Die Gehäuse 3 der Reihenklemmen 2a - 2f des Reihenklemmenblocks weisen jeweils senkrecht zur Anreihrichtung (in den Richtungen "y", d.h. "quer zu Anreihrichtung x und quer zur Tragschienen-Haupterstreckungsrichtung" und "z", d.h. "senkrecht zur Anreihrichtung x bzw. ggf. zu einer Tragschiene relativ nach oben") die gleichen Abmessungen auf. Lediglich in Anreihrichtung x ist die erste Reihenklemme 2a hier breiter als die anderen Reihenklemmen 2b, .... In der Anreihrichtung x weisen die Gehäuse 3 ihre (größten) und (außer ganz außen im Block) anzureihenden Hauptaußenseiten 3a, 3b auf. In z-Richtung bzw. parallel zur x-/z-Ebene weisen sie Schmalseiten 3d, 3e auf. Die Schmalseiten 3d, 3e grenzen in zwei Ecckantenbereichen K1 und K2 an die Oberseite 3c der Gehäuse 3.The housings 3 of the terminal blocks 2a - 2f of the terminal block each point perpendicular to the direction of arrangement (in the directions "y", ie "transversely to the direction of arrangement x and transversely to the main extension direction of the mounting rail" and "z", ie "perpendicular to the direction of arrangement x or, if necessary," . Relatively upwards to a mounting rail ") have the same dimensions. The first terminal block 2a is only wider than the other terminal blocks 2b, ... in the arrangement direction x. In the arrangement direction x, the housings 3 have their (largest) and (except on the very outside in the block) main outer sides 3a, 3b to be arranged. They have narrow sides 3d, 3e in the z direction or parallel to the x / z plane. The narrow sides 3d, 3e border the upper side 3c of the housing 3 in two corner areas K1 and K2.

Vorzugsweise sind die Reihenklemmen 2a, 2b, 2c, ... des Reihenklemmenblocks 1 miteinander verbunden, beispielsweise durch korrespondierende Klemm- oder Rastzapfen (hier nicht zu erkennen) an ihren aneinander liegenden, sich senkrecht zur Anreihrichtung erstreckenden Außenseiten.The terminal blocks 2a, 2b, 2c, ... of the terminal block 1 are preferably connected to one another, for example by means of corresponding clamping or locking pins (not shown here) on their outer sides lying against one another and extending perpendicular to the direction of arrangement.

Im Inneren des Gehäuses 3 jeder Reihenklemme 2a-f ist wenigstens eine bzw. sind hier vorzugsweise je zwei Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtungen 7, 8 (siehe die Reihenklemme 2f in Fig. 1 c) zum Anschluss elektrischer Leiter vorgesehen. Vorzugsweise sind die Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtungen 7, 8 als sogenannte Direktsteck-Federklemmen (Push-In) mit einem Druckfederanschluss ausgelegt, der eine Druckfeder aufweist, die dazu dient, den eingeführten Leiter leitend an eine Stromschiene(hier nicht zu erkennen) zu pressen. Der Einsatz von Direktsteck-Federklemmen ist besonders bevorzugt, da deren Handhabung besonders einfach, sicher und schnell ist. Es sind aber auch andere Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtungen wie Zugfederanschlüsse, IDC-Anschlüsse oder Schraubanschlüsse einsetzbar.Inside the housing 3 of each terminal block 2a-f there is at least one or, in this case, preferably two conductor connection devices 7, 8 (see terminal block 2f in FIG Fig. 1 c) intended for connection of electrical conductors. The conductor connection devices 7, 8 are preferably designed as so-called direct plug-in spring terminals (push-in) with a compression spring connection that has a compression spring that is used to conductively press the inserted conductor onto a busbar (not shown here). The use of direct plug-in spring clips is particularly preferred, as their handling is particularly simple, safe and fast. However, other conductor connection devices such as tension spring connections, IDC connections or screw connections can also be used.

Für jede der Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtungen 7, 8 ist jeweils eine Leiter-Einführöffnung 9 und vorzugsweise auch eine Betätigungsöffnung 10 im Gehäuse ausgebildet, wobei durch die Leiter-Einführöffnungen 9 je ein abisoliertes Leiterende oder dgl. in einen Kontaktbereich, insbesondere einen Klemm-Kontaktbereich, in der zugehörigen Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtung 7, 8 einführbar ist. Die optionale Betätigungsöffnung 10 dient dagegen zum Aufnehmen eines Bedienelementes - beispielsweise eines im Gehäuse angeordneten von einem Schraubendreher zu betätigenden Drückers oder eines Schraubendrehers - in das Gehäuse, um die Feder bzw. die Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtung zu öffnen, so dass ein eingeführter Leiter wieder entnommen oder eingeführt werden kann.For each of the conductor connection devices 7, 8 a conductor insertion opening 9 and preferably also an actuation opening 10 is formed in the housing, whereby a stripped conductor end or the like in a contact area, in particular a clamping contact area, through the conductor insertion openings 9. can be inserted in the associated conductor connection device 7, 8. The optional actuation opening 10, on the other hand, serves to accommodate an operating element - for example a push-button or a screwdriver to be actuated by a screwdriver - in the housing in order to open the spring or the conductor connection device, so that an inserted conductor can be removed or removed can be introduced.

Sämtliche der Leiter-Einführöffnungen 9 und der ggf. vorhandenen Betätigungsöffnungen 10 sind an der schmalen Oberseite 3c- d.h. an der von dem Befestigungsfuß jeweils abgewandten Seite der Gehäuse 3 der Reihenklemmen 2 ausgebildet. Dies macht den Reihenklemmenblock 1 besonders übersichtlich und seine Handhabung - insbesondere die Beschaltung mit Leitern und die Einbindung in eine übergeordnete Anlage - besonders einfach.All of the conductor insertion openings 9 and the possibly existing actuation openings 10 are formed on the narrow upper side 3c, i.e. on the side of the housing 3 of the terminal blocks 2 facing away from the fastening foot. This makes the terminal block 1 particularly clear and its handling - especially the wiring with conductors and the integration into a higher-level system - particularly easy.

Jede der Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtungen 7 - 8 (in Fig. 1b als schwarzer Punkt dargestellt und in Fig. 1 als Pfeil angedeutet) ist ferner über eine Leiterverbindung wie eine (hier nicht zu erkennende aber in Fig. 2b schematisch eingezeichnete) Stromschiene im Inneren des Gehäuses (oder einen anderen geeigneten Leiter) bis in oder unter den Bereich wenigstens eines Querverbinderkanals 11 in den Gehäusen 3 geführt. Hier sind je Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtung 3 zwei Querverbinderkanäle 11a, b vorgesehen.Each of the conductor connection devices 7-8 (in Figure 1b shown as a black point and in Fig. 1 indicated as an arrow) is also via a conductor connection like a (not to be recognized here but in Figure 2b schematically drawn) busbar in the interior of the housing (or another suitable conductor) led into or under the area of at least one cross connector channel 11 in the housings 3. Here, two cross-connector channels 11a, b are provided for each conductor connection device 3.

Der oder die Querverbinderkanäle 11a, b dienen jeweils zum Einstecken jeweils eines Querbrückers, insbesondere je eines Querverbinderkammes 12a, b, zur Verteilung jeweils eines Potentials in Anreihrichtung x des Klemmenblockes 1 über zwei oder mehr der Reihenklemmen 2a-f hinweg. Dazu kann die jeweilige Stromschiene in den entsprechenden Bereichen unterhalb der oder am Boden der Querverbinderkanäle 11a, b mit Löchern versehen sein, in welche Stifte des Querverbinderkammes einsteckbar sind (hier nicht zu erkennen). Vorzugsweise und vorteilhaft sind sogar je Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtung und Stromschiene je zwei der Querverbinderkämme 12a, b vorgesehen, um jeweils ein zugeordnetes Potential "+" oder "-" oder "FE" oder "PE "querzuverteilen.The cross connector channel or channels 11a, b each serve to insert a cross jumper, in particular a cross connector comb 12a, b, for distributing a potential in the row direction x of the terminal block 1 across two or more of the terminal blocks 2a-f. For this purpose, the respective busbar can be provided with holes in the corresponding areas below or on the bottom of the cross-connector channels 11a, b, into which pins of the cross-connector comb can be inserted (not shown here). Preferably and advantageously even two of the are per conductor connection device and busbar Cross connector combs 12a, b are provided in order to transversely distribute an associated potential “+” or “-” or “FE” or “PE”.

Insgesamt weist damit jede der Reihenklemmen 2a-f vorzugsweise je vier Querverbinderkanäle 11a-d und ggf. je vier einsteckbare und vorzugsweise auch eingesteckte Querbrücker, insbesondere Querverbinderkämme 12 a-d auf.Overall, each of the series terminals 2a-f thus preferably has four cross connector channels 11a-d and, if necessary, four insertable and preferably also inserted cross jumpers, in particular cross connector combs 12a-d.

An den beiden sich in Y-Richtung senkrecht zur Erstreckungsrichtung X erstreckenden schmalen Schmalseiten 3d, 3e der Gehäuse 3 sind - hier zum oberen Rand hin - im oberen Bereich jeweils vorteilhaft Konturen 13a, b zum Ansetzen, insbesondere Anrasten von Markierern (hier nicht dargestellt) vorgesehen.On the two narrow narrow sides 3d, 3e of the housing 3 extending in the Y-direction perpendicular to the direction of extent X are - here towards the upper edge - in the upper area in each case advantageously contours 13a, b for attaching, in particular latching, markers (not shown here) intended.

Die erste Reihenklemme 2a der Reihenklemmen des Reihenklemmenblockes 1 zur Energieverteilung nach Art der Fig. 1e - diese Funktion wurde eingangs erläutert - ist als sogenannte "Einspeiseklemme" ausgelegt. Das Gehäuse 3 dieser ersten Reihenklemme 2a weist in Anreihrichtung eine größere Breite auf als die anderen Gehäuse 3. Diese erste Reihenklemme 2a bildet vorzugsweise zu einer Seite hin den Abschluss des Reihenklemmenblockes, was den Reihenklemmenblock 1 übersichtlich einfach macht. Es wäre aber auch denkbar, diese Einspeiseklemme 2a an anderer Stelle des Reihenklemmenblockes 1 anzuordnen. Vorzugsweise ist die freie Außenseite 3a der ersten Reihenklemme 2a bzw. Einspeiseklemme abgewandt von der nächsten angereihten Reihenklemme 2b geschlossen ausgebildet.The first terminal block 2a of the terminal blocks of the terminal block 1 for power distribution in the manner of Fig. 1e - this function was explained at the beginning - is designed as a so-called "feed terminal". The housing 3 of this first terminal block 2a has a greater width in the rowing direction than the other housings 3. This first terminal block 2a preferably forms the end of the terminal block on one side, which makes the terminal block 1 clearly simple. However, it would also be conceivable to arrange this feed terminal 2a at a different location on the terminal block 1. Preferably, the free outer side 3a of the first series terminal 2a or feed terminal facing away from the next series terminal 2b is designed to be closed.

An der von dem Befestigungsfuß abgewandten Seite weist jedes Gehäuse 3 jeweils zwei der Leiter-Einführöffnungen 9 auf. Dabei ist die eine der Leiter-Einführöffnungen 9 relativ zu der einen Kante K1 an der Oberseite 3c der jeweiligen Reihenklemme angeordnet und die andere der Leiter-Einführöffnungen ist ausgehend von dieser Kante K1 auf der Strecke zwischen der einen Kante K1 und der zweiten Kante K2 in einem Bereich zwischen ca. 60 - 90 % der Länge der Strecke zwischen K1 und K2 an der Oberseite 3c angeordnet.On the side facing away from the fastening foot, each housing 3 has two of the conductor insertion openings 9. One of the conductor insertion openings 9 is arranged relative to one edge K1 on the upper side 3c of the respective terminal block and the other of the conductor insertion openings is, starting from this edge K1, on the route between one edge K1 and the second edge K2 in an area between approx. 60-90% of the length of the route between K1 and K2 on the upper side 3c.

Ausgehend von der Kante K1 sind an der Oberseite hier hinter der ersten und der zweiten Leiter-Einführöffnung 9 vorzugsweise jeweils je einer oder vorzugsweise je zwei der Querverbinderkanäle 11a, b ausgebildet, die vorzugsweise wiederum mittig in Anreihrichtung x im Gehäuse 3 der als Einspeiseklemme ausgebildeten ersten Reihenklemme 2a enden, was vorteilhaft aber nicht zwingend ist.Starting from the edge K1, preferably one or preferably two of the cross connector channels 11a, b are formed on the upper side here behind the first and second conductor insertion openings 9, which are again preferably in the center end in the direction of assembly x in the housing 3 of the first series terminal 2a designed as a feed terminal, which is advantageous but not mandatory.

Die an die Einspeiseklemme 2a angereihten weiteren Klemmen 2b - 2f weisen einen etwas abweichenden Aufbau auf. Diese weiteren Reihenklemmen 2b - 2f dienen zum Anschluss vorzugsweise je eines Verbrauchern an jede der weiteren Reihenklemmen 2b - 2f, auch Verteilerklemmen genannt.The other terminals 2b - 2f lined up next to the feed terminal 2a have a somewhat different structure. These further series terminals 2b-2f are used to connect preferably one consumer to each of the further series terminals 2b-2f, also called distribution terminals.

Die Oberseiten 3c dieser Verteilerklemmen 2b - 2f weisen folgenden Aufbau auf. An die eine Kante K1 schließen sich jeweils die Leiter-Einführöffnung 9 der ersten Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtung, dann die Betätigungsöffnung 10, vorzugsweise mit Drücker, und dann der eine oder die zwei oder mehr der ersten Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtung zugeordneten Querverbinderkanäle 11a, b an, in welcher wiederum jeweils ein Querverbinderkamm 12a, b einsteckbar ist.The upper sides 3c of these distribution terminals 2b-2f have the following structure. The one edge K1 is followed by the conductor insertion opening 9 of the first conductor connection device, then the actuation opening 10, preferably with a push button, and then the one or two or more cross-connector channels 11a, b assigned to the first conductor connection device, in which in turn can each have a cross connector comb 12a, b inserted.

Sodann folgt in Richtung der zweiten Kante K2 zunächst die Einstecköffnung 9 der jeweils zweiten Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtung, dann deren Betätigungsöffnung 10, vorzugsweise mit Drücker, dann jeweils ein Sicherungsgehäuse 14b - 14f mit Sicherung und Steckkontakten zum Kontaktieren einer Stromschiene im Gehäuse 3 und dann der oder die der Querverbinderkanäle 11a, b der zweiten Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtungen. Zwischen den zweiten Querverbinderkanälen 11a, b und der zweiten Kante K2 ist sodann vorzugsweise noch eine Kontur 13c zum Anbringen eines dritten Markierers angeordnet.Then follows in the direction of the second edge K2 first the insertion opening 9 of the respective second conductor connection device, then its actuation opening 10, preferably with a push button, then a fuse housing 14b - 14f with fuse and plug contacts for contacting a busbar in the housing 3 and then the or that of the cross connector channels 11a, b of the second conductor connection devices. A contour 13c for attaching a third marker is then preferably arranged between the second cross connector channels 11a, b and the second edge K2.

Die erste Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtung bzw. der erste Leiteranschluss der Einspeiseklemme 2a liegt dabei etwa fluchtend mit den weiteren ersten Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtungen bzw. Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtungen 7 der angereihten Verteiler- bzw. Abgangsklemmen 2b - 2f.The first conductor connection device or the first conductor connection of the feed terminal 2a lies approximately in alignment with the further first conductor connection devices or conductor connection devices 7 of the juxtaposed distribution or output terminals 2b-2f.

Die zweiten Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtungen der Reihenklemmen 2b - 2f (die auch als Verteiler- oder Abgangsklemmen 2b - 2f bezeichnet werden können) dienen vorzugsweise zum Anschluss von Leitern mit einem maximal etwas kleineren Querschnitt als ihn die ersten Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtungen der Einspeiseklemme 2a erlauben. Es erfolgt damit von der Einspeiseklemme 2a zu den Verteilerklemmen 2b-2f eine Leiter-Querschnittsreduzierung.The second conductor connection devices of the terminal blocks 2b - 2f (which can also be referred to as distribution or output terminals 2b - 2f) are preferably used to connect conductors with a maximum slightly smaller cross section than the first conductor connection devices of the feed terminal 2a allow. The conductor cross-section is thus reduced from the feed terminal 2a to the distributor terminals 2b-2f.

Die Querverbinderkanäle 11 und die Querverbinderkämme 12 zur Querverteilung des ersten Potentials (vorzugweise "Plus "; dieses Potential wird in der Darstellung der Fig. 1 im linken Bereich der Klemme bzw. zur Kante K1 hin verteilt) liegen seitlich dieser ersten Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtungen und sind mit diesen leitend verbunden.The cross connector channels 11 and the cross connector combs 12 for the cross distribution of the first potential (preferably "plus"; this potential is shown in the illustration of FIG Fig. 1 distributed in the left area of the terminal or towards the edge K1) lie to the side of these first conductor connection devices and are conductively connected to them.

Derart nimmt der Funktionsbereich zur Einspeisung und zum Querverteilen und Realisieren des ersten Potentials (Minus) von Ausgangsanschlüssen weniger als die Hälfte, vorzugsweise ca. 1/3, der Oberseite 3c der Gehäuse 3 der Reihenklemmen 2 ein.In this way, the functional area for feeding in and for transversely distributing and realizing the first potential (minus) of output connections takes up less than half, preferably approx. 1/3, of the top 3c of the housing 3 of the terminal blocks 2.

Der restliche Teil, vorzugsweise die restlichen zwei Drittel der Oberseite 3c der Gehäuse 3 der Reihenklemmen, dient zum Anordnen der weiteren Leiter-Einführöffnungen 9 für die Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtungen zum Anschluss von Leitern zur Weitergabe des Pluspotentials, zum Aufsetzen des jeweiligen Sicherungsgehäuses 14b, c, d, e, f, zum Anordnen von einem oder zwei weiteren Querverbinderkanälen 11 für Querbrücker 12 und zum Ausbilden der weiteren Ansatzkontur 13c zum Ansetzen eines dritten Markierers.The remaining part, preferably the remaining two thirds of the top 3c of the housing 3 of the terminal blocks, is used to arrange the further conductor insertion openings 9 for the conductor connection devices for connecting conductors to pass on the positive potential, for placing the respective fuse housing 14b, c, d, e, f, for arranging one or two further cross connector channels 11 for cross bridges 12 and for forming the further attachment contour 13c for attaching a third marker.

Dabei wird von der Einspeiseklemme 2a das zweite Potential Plus querverteilt, wird über Stromschienen und Steckvorrichtungen in die Sicherungsgehäuse mit den Sicherungen verteilt und von dort über die Sicherungen und Kontakte am Sicherungsgehäuse 14 zurück in Stromschienenstücke, welche mit den zweiten Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtungen der an die Einspeiseklemme angereihten Reihenklemmen 2b, ... verbunden sind. Derart ist zwischen dem Eingang zum Einspeisen des zweiten Potentials und die weiteren Abgänge (Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtungen 8 - jeweils eine Sicherung geschaltet.The second potential plus is transversely distributed by the feed terminal 2a, is distributed via busbars and plug-in devices into the fuse housing with the fuses and from there via the fuses and contacts on the fuse housing 14 back into busbar pieces, which are connected to the second conductor connection devices of the lined up terminal blocks 2b, ... are connected. In this way, a fuse is connected between the input for feeding in the second potential and the further outlets (conductor connection devices 8).

Der Reihenklemmenblock 1 der Fig. 1 realisiert derart mit nur wenigen Reihenklemmen vorzugsweise die Funktion "(Hilfs-)Energieverteilung mit Einzelabsicherung" der Fig-. 1e. Die Einspeisung des Plus- und Minuspotentials an der Einspeiseklemme 2a erfolgt mit größerem Querschnitt, der vorzugsweise bis zu 6 mm beträgt (was in Hinsicht auf den Strom in der Regel einem 40 A Netzteil genügt). Dies wird nur wenigen Reihenklemmen möglich, da die Anordnung der Funktionsbereiche an den Oberseiten der Reihenklemmen übersichtlich und besonders funktionsoptimiert ist.The terminal block 1 of the Fig. 1 realizes the function "(auxiliary) power distribution with individual protection" of FIG. 1e. The positive and negative potentials are fed in at the feed terminal 2a with a larger cross-section, which is preferably up to 6 mm (which is usually sufficient for a 40 A power supply with regard to the current). This is only possible for a few terminal blocks, as the arrangement of the functional areas on the top of the terminal blocks is clear and particularly functionally optimized.

Mit dem Reihenklemmenblock der Fig. 1 wird somit in besonders einfacher und übersichtlicher Weise die Hilfsenergieverteilung mit einer Absicherung des Pluspotentials durch eine Sicherung realisiert.With the terminal block of the Fig. 1 the auxiliary power distribution is thus implemented in a particularly simple and clear manner with protection of the positive potential by a fuse.

Die Potentiale Plus und Minus werden an der Einspeiseklemme 2a eingespeist und jeweils an den einzelnen Verteilerklemmen 2b - 2f querschnittsreduziert an die Betriebsmittel bzw. Verbraucher übergeben (siehe Fig. 1a, b, c, d, e). Das Pluspotential ist dabei abgangsseitig einzeln abgesichert. Das Minuspotential wird eingespeist, querschnittsreduziert und direkt an die einzelnen Betriebsmittel übergeben. Alternativ kann es auch über einen PE-Fuß mit der Tragschiene verbunden bzw. geerdet werden, die als Funktionserde oder als PE-Potential genutzt sein kann.The potentials plus and minus are fed in at the feed terminal 2a and transferred to the individual distribution terminals 2b - 2f with reduced cross-section to the equipment or consumers (see Fig. 1a, b , c , d, e ). The plus potential is individually protected on the output side. The negative potential is fed in, reduced in cross-section and transferred directly to the individual equipment. Alternatively, it can also be connected or grounded to the mounting rail via a PE foot, which can be used as a functional earth or as a PE potential.

Vorteilhaft ist, dass je Verteilerklemme mit integrierter Sicherungsfunktion in einfacher und besonders übersichtlicher und kompakter Weise zwei Potentiale verteilt werden. Dies führt zu einem Aufbau mit nur wenigen Klemmen gegenüber dem bekannten Aufbau, bei dem das über eine Sicherung geführte Potential über eine Klemme und das jeweils andere Potential über eine weitere Klemme verteilt werden.It is advantageous that two potentials are distributed in a simple and particularly clear and compact manner for each distribution terminal with an integrated fuse function. This leads to a structure with only a few terminals compared to the known structure, in which the potential carried via a fuse is distributed via one terminal and the other potential is distributed via another terminal.

Vorteilhaft ist auch, dass die Abgänge bzw. Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtungen der Verteilerklemmen auf der Oberseite 3c mit dem darauf aufgesetzten Sicherungsgehäuse 14 liegen, da dies die Schaltung bzw. die Anschlusssituation am jeweiligen Gehäuse 3 besonders logisch und übersichtlich sichtbar erscheinen lässt. Die Anzahl der Verteilerklemmen 2b, 2e, ... ist dabei nur beispielhaft. Je Einspeiseklemme kann auch nur eine oder können auch mehr der sehr viel mehr (vorzugsweise bis zu 100) Abgangsklemmen bzw. Verteilerklemmen vorgesehen ein.It is also advantageous that the outlets or conductor connection devices of the distribution terminals are on the top 3c with the fuse housing 14 placed on top, since this makes the circuit or the connection situation on the respective housing 3 appear particularly logical and clearly visible. The number of distribution terminals 2b, 2e, ... is only an example. Only one or more of the many more (preferably up to 100) output terminals or distribution terminals can be provided for each feed terminal.

Die Fig. 1f und 1g zeigen eine Schaltung für eine analoge Hilfsenergieverteilung, bei welcher das Pluspotential aber nicht über eine Sicherung einzeln abgesichert ist. Daher können hier die zweiten Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtungen der Verteilerklemmen direkt mit ihren Querverbinderkanälen verbunden sein, ohne dass eine Sicherung in den Leiterpfad geschaltet ist. Derart kann diese Funktion auch mit einem Reihenklemmenblock nach Art der Fig.1 nur eben ohne Sicherungsgehäuse und Sicherung und mit einer durchgehenden Stromschiene in diesem Bereich realisiert (nicht dargestellt).The Figures 1f and 1g show a circuit for an analog auxiliary power distribution in which the plus potential is not individually protected by a fuse. Therefore, the second conductor connection devices of the distribution terminals can be connected directly to their cross connector channels without a fuse being connected to the conductor path. In this way, this function can also be performed with a terminal block of the type Fig. 1 just realized without fuse housing and fuse and with a continuous busbar in this area (not shown).

In einer oder jeder der Reihenklemmen des Reihenklemmenblocks in Fig. 1 (oder auch 2, was später erläutert werden wird) kann das Minuspotential über einen leitenden Kontakt am Fuß zur Tragschiene leitend mit der Tragschiene verbunden sein, um das Minuspotential mit einem Erdpotential, beispielsweise einer Funktionserde FE oder mit einem Potential PE zu verbinden.In one or each of the terminal blocks of the terminal block in Fig. 1 (or also 2, which will be explained later) the negative potential can be connected to the carrier rail via a conductive contact on the foot to the carrier rail in order to connect the negative potential to a ground potential, for example a functional earth FE or to a potential PE.

Anzumerken ist noch, dass bei dem Reihenklemmenblock 1 in Fig. 1 (und auch dem Reihenklemmenblock 101, siehe Fig. 2) sämtliche Leiter-Einführöffnungen 9 und deren zugehörige Betätigungsöffnungen 10 in der Einspeiseklemme und übergreifend in den Verteilerklemmen 2b - 2 f jeweils gleichsinnig bzw. relativ zu einer der Kanten K1 für jede der Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtungen in der gleichen Reihenfolge angeordnet sind (in Y-Richtung) was dazu beiträgt, den gesamten Reihenklemmenblock 1 besonders übersichtlich zu gestalten. So liegen in der Einspeiseklemme 2 die Betätigungsöffnungen 10 mit Drückern relativ zur Kante K1 an der dieser Kante K1 zugewandten Seite der Leiter-Einführöffnungen 9, während dies in den Verteilerklemmen 2b - 2f umgekehrt ist. Werden dagegen Standard-Durchgangsklemmen zur Verteilung eingesetzt, sind dort in der Regel die Leiter-Einführöffnungen beidseits einer Mittelebene senkrecht zur Mitte der Tragschiene (X-/Z-Ebene) jeweils gegensinnig angeordnet. Es ist aber logischer und übersichtlicher, wenn eine gleichsinnige Anordnung für eine gleiche Funktion (Potential einspeisen, Potential verteilen) gewählt wird.It should also be noted that the terminal block 1 in Fig. 1 (and also the terminal block 101, see Fig. 2 ) all conductor insertion openings 9 and their associated actuation openings 10 in the feed terminal and across the distribution terminals 2b - 2f are arranged in the same direction or relative to one of the edges K1 for each of the conductor connection devices in the same order (in the Y direction ) which helps to make the entire terminal block 1 particularly clear. Thus, in the feed terminal 2, the actuating openings 10 are located with pushers relative to the edge K1 on the side of the conductor insertion openings 9 facing this edge K1, while this is the other way around in the distribution terminals 2b-2f. If, on the other hand, standard through-type terminals are used for distribution, the conductor insertion openings are usually arranged there in opposite directions on both sides of a central plane perpendicular to the center of the mounting rail (X / Z plane). However, it is more logical and clearer if an arrangement in the same direction is selected for the same function (supply potential, distribute potential).

Fig. 2 zeigt einen weiteren Reihenklemmenblock 101. Dieser Reihenklemmenblock dient zur Hilfsenergieverteilung ohne eine Absicherung. Fig. 2 shows a further terminal block 101. This terminal block is used to distribute auxiliary power without a fuse.

Anzumerken ist, dass auch hier sämtliche Leiter-Einführöffnungen 9 und deren zugehörige Betätigungsöffnungen 10 vorzugsweise mit Drücker für die Verteilung (Abgang) gleichsinnig in der gleichen Reihenfolge bezogen auf eine der Kanten K1 der Gehäuse 3 an den Oberseiten 3c angeordnet sind (in Y-Richtung quer zur Anreihrichtung x) was dazu beiträgt, den gesamten Reihenklemmenblock 1 besonders übersichtlich zu gestalten. Nur die Leiter-Einführöffnung 9 und die Betätigungsöffnung 10 mit Drücker zur Einspeisung (in Fig. 2c angedeutet durch einen ins Gehäuse 103 zeigenden Pfeil) sind anders herum angeordnet, um den Funktionsunterschied (Einspeisen, Verteilung) zu veranschaulichen.It should be noted that here, too, all conductor insertion openings 9 and their associated actuation openings 10, preferably with pushers for distribution (exit), are arranged in the same direction in the same order based on one of the edges K1 of the housing 3 on the upper sides 3c (in the Y direction at right angles to the direction of arrangement x) which helps to make the entire terminal block 1 particularly clear. Only the conductor insertion opening 9 and the actuation opening 10 with a trigger for feeding (in Figure 2c indicated by an arrow pointing into the housing 103) are arranged the other way around in order to illustrate the functional difference (feeding, distribution).

Je Reihenklemmenblock 101 wird dabei vorteilhaft nur ein einziges Potential verteilt. Um Plus und Minus an Verbraucher anzuschließen bzw. zu verteilen, sind daher zwei Reihenklemmenblöcke gleichen oder weitestgehend gleichen Aufbaus notwendig (Fig. 2d, e).In this case, only a single potential is advantageously distributed per terminal block 101. In order to connect or distribute plus and minus to consumers, two terminal blocks of the same or largely the same structure are required ( Figures 2d, e ).

Eine Einspeiseklemme 102a dient wiederum zum Anlegen bzw. Einspeisen des Potentials. Sie weist einen ersten Leiteranschluss größeren Querschnitts auf, der dazu dient, das anzulegende bzw. zu verteilende Potential anzuschließen. Dazu ist der erste Leiteranschluss zum Anschluss von Leitern größeren Querschnitts (z.B. 6mm) ausgelegt. Bereits innerhalb der ersten Reihenklemme bzw. dieser Einspeiseklemme wird das Potential querschnittsreduziert zu mehreren zweiten Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtungen (Abgängen) geführt. Hier ist der erste Leiteranschluss nebst zwei Querverbinderkanälen 11a in einer ersten Hälfte der Oberseite 3c angeordnet, während die zweiten Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtungen bzw. deren Leiter-Einführöffnungen 10 in der zweiten Hälfte der Oberseite 3c der Einspeiseklemme 102a verteilt sind.A feed terminal 102a in turn serves to apply or feed in the potential. It has a first conductor connection with a larger cross section, which is used to connect the potential to be applied or distributed. For this purpose, the first conductor connection is designed for connecting conductors with a larger cross section (e.g. 6mm). Already within the first series terminal or this feed terminal, the potential is routed with reduced cross-section to several second conductor connection devices (outlets). Here the first conductor connection along with two cross connector channels 11a is arranged in a first half of the top 3c, while the second conductor connection devices or their conductor insertion openings 10 are distributed in the second half of the top 3c of the feed terminal 102a.

In der Einspeiseklemme 2a sind in der einen Hälfte der Oberseite 3c zwei Reihen von einem, zwei oder vorzugsweise drei oder noch mehr der zweiten Leiter-Einführöffnungen bzw. Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtungen vorgesehen, so dass bereits in der Einspeiseklemme 102a sechs Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtungen auch als Abgänge nebst deren Öffnungen 9 und 100 an bzw. in der Oberseite 3c ausgebildet sind. Damit wird aus der reinen Einspeiseklemme eine kombinierte Einspeise- und Verteilerklemme 102a.Two rows of one, two or preferably three or even more of the second conductor insertion openings or conductor connection devices are provided in one half of the top 3c in the feed terminal 2a, so that six conductor connection devices are also provided as outlets in the feed terminal 102a together with their openings 9 and 100 are formed on or in the upper side 3c. This turns the pure feeder terminal into a combined feeder and distributor terminal 102a.

Am Gehäuse 3 an der Oberseite jede Reihenklemme 102a, b, ... des Reihenklemmenblocks 101 ist wiederum einer oder sind zwei oder mehr der Querverbinderkanäle 12a, b ausgebildet. Die weiteren Reihenklemmen 102b, ... sind als reine Abgangs- bzw. Verteilerklemmen ausgebildet. Schließlich entsprechen die Konturen 13 jenen der Gehäuse 3 der Gehäuse der Fig. 1. D.h., wobei auch eine Kontur 13c zum Anbringen eines Markierers zwischen den Querverbinderkanälen 12 und der Kante K2 ausgebildet ist.On the housing 3 on the top of each terminal block 102a, b, ... of the terminal block 101 is in turn one or two or more of the cross connector channels 12a, b formed. The other series terminals 102b, ... are designed as pure output or distribution terminals. Finally, the contours 13 correspond to those of the housing 3 of the housing Fig. 1 . In other words, a contour 13c for attaching a marker is also formed between the cross connector channels 12 and the edge K2.

Mittels des einen oder mittels zwei oder mehr Querverbinderkämmen 12a, b wird das eingespeiste Potential in die weiteren Reihenklemmen bzw. den Verteilerklemmen 102b,..., 102f. querverteilt. Von den Querverbinderkanälen 12 wird das Potential jeweils über einen Leiter wie eine Stromschiene im Gehäuse 3 an wenigstens eine Reihe von zweiten Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtungen 8 verteilt. Hier sind je Verteilerklemme 2b, ... beispielhaft und vorteilhaft sechs Abgangs Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtungen 8 vorgesehen. Derart wird ein Potential auf engem Raum an viele Abgriffe verteilt, wobei jede der Reihenklemmen er Reihenklemmenblocks 101, auch die Einspeiseklemme 102a, auch oder nur als Abgangsklemme und Verteilerklemme (mit) genutzt wird. Auch hier ist die Anzahl an angereihten Verteilerklemmen rein beispielhaft. Es könnten durchaus 100 Abgänge oder noch mehr vorgesehen sein.By means of one or by means of two or more cross connector combs 12a, b, the potential fed in is transferred to the further series terminals or the distribution terminals 102b, ..., 102f. cross-distributed. From the cross connector channels 12, the potential is distributed to at least one row of second conductor connection devices 8 in each case via a conductor such as a busbar in the housing 3. Here, six outgoing conductor connection devices 8 are provided for each distribution terminal 2b, ... by way of example and advantageously. In this way, a potential is distributed to many taps in a narrow space, with each of the terminal blocks of the terminal block 101, including the feed terminal 102a, also or only as an output terminal and distribution terminal (also). Here, too, the number of distribution terminals in a row is purely exemplary. There could well be 100 outflows or more.

In Hinsicht auf die umgesetzte Funktion einer Energieverteilung ist anzumerken, dass an der Einspeiseklemme 102a das Potential eingespeist wird (Einspeiseklemme 2a), dass es dann innerhalb der Einspeise- und Verteilerklemme 102a querschnittsreduziert wird und dass es dann in einer anderem Abschnitt der Einspeiseklemme oder in einer weiteren Verteilerklemme an Leiter-Anschlussvorrichtungen kleineren Querschnitts weitergegeben wird.With regard to the implemented function of a power distribution, it should be noted that the potential is fed in at the supply terminal 102a (supply terminal 2a), that it is then reduced in cross-section within the supply and distribution terminal 102a and that it is then in another section of the supply terminal or in a further distribution terminal is passed on to conductor connection devices with a smaller cross-section.

In einem derartigen Reihenklemmenblock 101 kann das Pluspotential verteilt werden, in einem weiteren (ggf. andersfarbig oder mit andersfarbigen Drückern in den Betätigungsöffnungen 10 versehen) das Minuspotential, das wiederum optional mit einem Kontaktfuß an der Tragschiene geerdet werden bzw. sein kann. Bezugszeichen Reihenklemmenblock 1, 101 Reihenklemmen 2a, 2b, 2c, ...2f; 102a, 102b, 102c, .... Gehäuse 3 Hauptaußenseiten 3a, 3b Oberseite 3c Schmalseiten 3d, 3e L.-Anschlussvorrichtungen 7, 8 Leiter-Einführöffnung 9 Betätigungsöffnung 10 Querverbinderkanal 11a, b Querverbinderkamm 12a, b Konturen 13a,b,c,d,e Netzgerät 20, 120 Verbraucher 21, 121 Eckkantenbereiche K1 und K2 The positive potential can be distributed in a terminal block 101 of this type, and the negative potential can be distributed in another (possibly in a different color or with different colored pushers in the actuation openings 10), which in turn can optionally be or be earthed with a contact foot on the mounting rail. <b> Reference signs </b> Terminal block 1, 101 Terminal blocks 2a, 2b, 2c, ... 2f; 102a, 102b, 102c, .... casing 3 Main exteriors 3a, 3b Top 3c Narrow sides 3d, 3e L. connection devices 7, 8 Ladder insertion opening 9 Actuation opening 10 Cross connector channel 11a, b Cross connector comb 12a, b Contours 13a, b, c, d, e Power supply 20, 120 consumer 21, 121 Corner edge areas K1 and K2

Claims (18)

  1. Terminal block (1, 101), having at least two or more modular terminals (2a, 2b, 102a, 102b ....) arranged in a row, which can be placed on a mounting base, especially a support rail, having the following features:
    a. the modular terminals (2a,...; 102a, ...) each have a substantially disk-like housing (3, 103) with two main sides (3a, 3b), two narrow sides (3d, 3e), a top side (3c) and a bottom side,
    b. at least one of the modular terminals (2a, 102a) is designed as a feed-in terminal (2a, 102a) and for this purpose it has at least one or two first conductor connection apparatuses (7, 8) for the connection of external conductors for the feeding in of one or both plus and minus potentials respectively, and
    c. the one or more of the others of the modular terminals are designed as distribution board terminals (2b, ..., 102b, ...) for the distribution of the potential(s), for which purpose they have at least one or more second conductor connection apparatuses (7, 8) for the connection of external conductors for the distribution of the plus or minus potential to consumers,
    d. wherein the distribution of potential across the several modular terminals of the terminal block occurs by means of one or more cross links, especially cross connection link combs (12), which is/are inserted into one or more corresponding cross link channel(s) (11), wherein
    e. the first conductor connection apparatuses of the feed-in terminal for the feeding in of the potential(s) to be fed in are designed to connect conductors of a first cross section, and
    f. the second conductor connection apparatuses (7, 8) of the distribution board terminals for the connection of the consumers are designed to connect conductors with a smaller cross section relative to the conductors to be connected to the first conductor connection apparatuses, wherein the maximum cross section of the conductors which can be connected to the second conductor connection apparatuses of the distribution board terminals is smaller than the maximum cross section of the conductors which can be connected to the first conductor connection apparatuses (7, 8) of the feed-in terminal (2a, 102a),
    characterized in that
    g. all of the modular terminals of the terminal block have the same dimensions in the two directions perpendicular to the direction of modular arrangement (x).
  2. Terminal block according to claim 1, characterized in that the terminal block can be fastened by means of a fastening foot or several fastening feet to the mounting base.
  3. Terminal block according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the conductor connection apparatuses each have a conductor insert opening (9) for introducing the conductor into the respective conductor connection apparatus and an activation opening (10) especially for an activating push button or a tool, wherein the respectively functionally related openings (9, 10) of all the conductor connection apparatuses of a common potential of the terminal block are oriented in the same direction relative to one edge (K1) of the housing (1).
  4. Terminal block according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that the conductor connection apparatuses (7, 8) are designed as push-in spring terminals with a compression spring connection, which has a compression spring that serves to press the inserted conductor in conducting manner against a current bus bar and which each comprise the conductor insert opening and the activation opening preferably for a push button.
  5. Terminal block according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that all of the conductor insert openings (9) and the activation openings (10) are formed on the narrow top side (3c), i.e., on the side of the housing (3) of the modular terminals (2) respectively facing away from the fastening foot (4).
  6. Terminal block according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each of the conductor connection apparatuses (7-8) of a common potential is connected in conducting manner to at least one cross connection link channel (11) in the housing (3), which is used in each case for the insertion of a cross connection link comb (12a, b) for the distribution of one potential each in the direction of modular arrangement (x) of the terminal block (1) across two or more of the modular terminals (2a-f).
  7. Terminal block according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on one or both of the narrow sides (3d, 3e) of the housing (3) extending in the Y direction perpendicularly to the direction of extension (x), surfaces and/or contours (13a, b) are formed for the marking or the placement of markers, especially by snapping on.
  8. Terminal block according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one additional surface and/or contour (13c) for the marking or the placement of markers, especially by snapping on, is formed on the top side (3c).
  9. Terminal block according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the surface and/or contour (13c), which is arranged on the top side (3c), for the marking or the placement of markers, especially by snapping on, is formed directly adjacent to one of the two edges (K1, K2) between the top side (3c) and the narrow sides (3a or 3b) of the respective housing.
  10. Terminal block according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first modular terminal (2a) of the modular terminals of the terminal block (1) for the power supply distribution is designed functionally purely as a so-called "feed-in terminal", wherein the housing (3) of this first modular terminal (2a) has a larger width than the other housings (3) in the direction of modular arrangement (x) of the modular terminals and only in this direction.
  11. Terminal block according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each housing of the feed-in terminal (2a) respectively has two of the conductor insert openings (9) and that the one of the conductor insert openings (9) is arranged relative to the one edge (K1) between the top side (3c) and one of the narrow sides (3d) on the top side (3c) of the respective modular terminal and the other of the conductor insert openings is arranged, starting from the one edge (K1) on the section between this one edge (K1) and the other edge (K2) in a region between around 60 and 90% of the length of the section between the one edge (K1) and the other edge (K2).
  12. Terminal block according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that starting from the edge (K1) on the top side behind the first and the second conductor insert opening (9) preferably respectively one or preferably respectively two of the cross connection link channels (11a, b) is/are formed in each case, which in turn end(s) preferably at the middle of the first modular terminal (2a), configured as a feed-in terminal, in the direction of modular arrangement in the housing (3), which is preferable but not mandatory.
  13. Terminal block according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the distribution board terminals (2b, 2c, ...) for the connection of preferably one consumer each to the top sides (3c) have the following construction: the conductor insert opening (9) of the first conductor connection apparatus, its activation opening (10), and thereafter the one or the two or more of the cross connection link channels (11 a, b) associated with the first conductor connection apparatus are adjacent in each case to the one edge (K1) towards one narrow side, in which a cross connection link comb (12a, b) can be inserted in each case in turn, whereafter follow, in the direction of the second edge (K2), at first the insert opening (9) of the respective second conductor connection apparatus, then respectively a fuse housing (14b -14f), and then the cross connection link channel(s) (11a, b) of the second conductor connection apparatuses.
  14. Terminal block according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the functional region for the feeding in and the cross distributing and realizing of the first potential of the output connections takes up less than half of the top side (3c) of the housing (3) of the modular terminals (2) and the remaining surface of the top side of the housing (3) of the modular terminals is used for arranging the other conductor insert openings (9) for the conductor connection apparatuses for the connection of conductors to relay the plus potential, for the placement of the respective fuse housing (14b, c, d, e, f), for the arrangement of the one or the two or more additional cross connection link channels and for the formation of the additional mounting contour (13c) for the placement of a third marker.
  15. Terminal block according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in one, in several or in each of the modular terminals the minus potential is connected in a conducting manner especially to the support rail across a conductive contact foot in order to connect the minus potential to a ground potential.
  16. Terminal block according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the feed-in terminal (102) has both one of the first conductor connection apparatuses for the feeding in of a potential and also one or more of the second conductor connection apparatuses (7, 8) with reduced cross section relative to the first conductor connection apparatuses for the distribution of the potential to consumers.
  17. Terminal block according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, in the terminal block (101) used for auxiliary power supply distribution without fuse protection of the plus potential, a combined feed-in and distribution board terminal (102a) is provided in each case to the consumer with a fuse, within which there is a reduction in the cross section, wherein, in the feed-in terminal (2a) besides the conductor connection apparatus, for the feeding in in the other half of the top side (3c), one or two or more rows of one, two or preferably three or even more insert openings (9) for corresponding conductor connection apparatuses are provided, so that already in the feed-in terminal (102a) one or more conductor connection apparatuses are also formed as outputs.
  18. Terminal block according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, by means of the one or by means of two or more cross connection link combs (12a, b), the potential fed in is cross distributed to the other modular terminals or the distribution board terminals (102b,..., 102f), and in that the potential is distributed in each case via a conductor such as a bus bar into at least one row of two or more second conductor connection apparatuses.
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