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EP3190671B1
EP3190671B1 EP17150538.1A EP17150538A EP3190671B1 EP 3190671 B1 EP3190671 B1 EP 3190671B1 EP 17150538 A EP17150538 A EP 17150538A EP 3190671 B1 EP3190671 B1 EP 3190671B1
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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
    • H01R31/00—Coupling parts supported only by co-operation with counterpart
    • H01R31/02—Intermediate parts for distributing energy to two or more circuits in parallel, e.g. splitter
    • H—ELECTRICITY
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    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/514—Bases; Cases composed as a modular blocks or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R2201/00—Connectors or connections adapted for particular applications
    • H01R2201/26—Connectors or connections adapted for particular applications for vehicles
    • 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
    • H01R9/2458—Electrical interconnections between terminal blocks

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  • the invention relates to a potential distributor, in particular for use in vehicles.
  • potential distributors which are integrally formed and having a predetermined number of slots on which similar or different connectors can be plugged.
  • the connectors are arranged at the end of electrical lines, wherein the lines may be, for example, a plurality of identical or different harnesses, which run from the same or often from different directions to the potential distributor.
  • the one-piece potential distributor is electrically isolated or electrically connected to the vehicle body at a suitable location in the vehicle and serves to lay the cables, which are connected via their connectors to the potential distributor, to the same electrical potential, for example ground. This is basically known in vehicle construction.
  • Such a potential distributor has the disadvantage that it has only a predetermined number of slots, since it is integrally formed. This means that the number of slots must vary, although the equipment, especially the optional equipment, of the vehicle is different from other equipment. This in turn means that one Potential distributor with a predetermined number of slots either depending on the equipment is not sufficient or too many slots for plug connections are available. To get around this problem, it might be thought of having potential distributors containing different numbers of slots. However, this has the disadvantage that a large number of different potential distributors must be manufactured, stored, transported and mounted. In addition, it must always be considered which equipment the vehicle has, so that the corresponding variant of the potential distributor is kept ready with the required number of slots.
  • a generic potential distributor is for example from the US 2002/137401 A1 or the JP H08 306451 A known.
  • the DE 295 02 779 U1 discloses a potential distribution device for electrical systems with at least two integral, plate-shaped metal moldings, which are stacked spaced and in particular consist of a sheet metal stamping with potential distributing terminals, wherein the one-piece metal moldings with potential distribution terminals stackable spaced together and at each of the metal moldings two hermaphroditic than Plug part and formed as a connector part connecting parts are present, which are joined together in each case with a hermaphroditic other part of another Metal molding, forming a potential bridge, forming a connector in which the spaced plug-connected metal moldings are stably supported.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object to improve a potential distributor over known potential distributors, in particular by the fact that a higher flexibility is realized in the use of such potential distributors.
  • the invention relates to a potential distributor, in which a plurality of connectors, which are arranged at one end of a respective line, both mechanically combined and electrically contacted together.
  • the potential distributor according to the invention has a plurality of juxtaposed housing made of an electrically conductive material, wherein in each case a connector is inserted and the plurality of juxtaposed housing are electrically contacted with each other to the connectors, which are arranged at one end of an electrical line on to bring the same electrical potential.
  • the housings made of the electrically conductive material can be manufactured individually, wherein they are then arranged in the appropriate number next to each other and not only electrically contacted with each other, but also a mechanical connection is realized with each other. In this way, a potential distributor can be realized which has the required number of plug-in slots for plug-in connectors, so that a potential distributor is always provided which has the required number of slots.
  • all housings are identical except for a housing arranged at one end of the potential distributor.
  • This has the advantage that a very high number of identical or identical housing can be manufactured and assembled to form the potential distributor. Only one housing, which is arranged at one end of the potential distributor, is deviating from the other housings and thus forms the termination of the potential distributor. Preferably, this arranged at the end of the potential distributor housing is formed in mirror image to the other housings.
  • At least one housing and at least one mirror-inverted housing form the potential distributor.
  • one group of housings may have a first shape and be assembled with a mirror image of another group of housings provided and assembled, the two groups then being joined together to form the potential distributor.
  • the number of housings in each group is the same, but may be different.
  • the housing has a contact for making electrical contact with a further housing (neighboring housing).
  • the electrical contacting is realized by the simple juxtaposition of housings side by side.
  • a contact is provided on the housing, with which the electrical contact is made to the other housing.
  • the contact of the one housing can cooperate with a further contact of the further housing (adjacent housing), wherein it is also conceivable that the contact of the one housing comes only to rest on the other housing.
  • the contact of the one housing and the further housing or a further contact of this further housing are designed such that they rest against each other, for example under bias, are latched together or the like.
  • the housing has a tab for receiving the connector.
  • a housing has a receptacle, the tab, to the connector, a socket contact to record.
  • the inner contour of the housing to the outer contour of the connector with or without a plug-in tab, thereby realizing a non-positive and / or positive mechanical connection between the inner contour of the housing and the outer contour of the connector.
  • the electrical contact between housing and connector takes place.
  • the connector is either not at all or only partially disposed in the interior of the housing, wherein the connector or at least partially surround the outer contour of the housing to realize the mechanical fixing and the electrical contact.
  • the housings For the manufacture of the housings, regardless of their shape, it can be considered to produce them in a stamped and / or punched roll method. With such a manufacturing method can be realized in a simple manner very quickly and inexpensively the desired shape of the housing.
  • the housing no matter what form, whether with or without contact for electrical contact with another housing or whether with or without a tab for receiving the connector of a single part.
  • the at least two housings are arranged in an outer housing.
  • This outer housing consists of an electrically non-conductive material, preferably plastic.
  • This outer housing can be made separately from the potential distributor and the Housing be arranged in a corresponding number in the outer housing. It can also be thought to surround the potential distributor after fixing the at least two housings to each other with the outer housing, for example by an injection molding process.
  • the potential distributor is characterized in that it has in each case a corresponding number in a housing, wherein in the housing a connector is used.
  • the connector for example, plugging the connector on a plug-in tab present in the housing
  • the connector is guided by the internal geometry of the housing and fixed in its final target position.
  • the respective connector is at the end of an electrical line in a suitable manner (for example, crimp) connected to a line core.
  • At least two housings are mechanically strung together so that a one-piece potential distributor, which consists of several housings, is created.
  • a one-piece potential distributor which consists of several housings.
  • an electrical contacting is also carried out, for which purpose the housing in each case has a contact in the direction of the housing arranged next to it. About this contact, the electrical contacting of the respective adjacent housing to each other.
  • a housing 1 is shown on the left and in the middle, which can accommodate a connector 2, which is arranged at one end of an electrical line 3.
  • the housing 1 shown is still shown without connectors 2 in the left and middle illustration.
  • a contact 4 preferably in an end region of the housing 1, which points in the direction of a (not shown) adjacent housing, so that in an arrangement of two housings 1 side by side, an electrical contact takes place.
  • the contact 4 not only an electrical contact, but also a mechanical connection can take place.
  • a potential distributor in which case three housings 1 have been arranged next to one another in this case. It is also conceivable less than three, so two, or more than three, so four or more housing 1 side by side to order.
  • connectors 2 which are arranged at the end of an electric line 3, are inserted into the housing 1.
  • the housing 1 is designed so that the connector 2 is guided during insertion into the housing 1 by the internal geometry.
  • the connector 2 can be fixed in the housing 1. This is done for example by force and / or positive connection, such as by means of a latching connection, soldering, gluing or the like.
  • the structure which is shown in the right-hand illustration of the drawing, can still be surrounded by an outer housing made of an electrically non-conductive material, such as a plastic.
  • the potential distributor thus makes it possible, by means of the plurality of juxtaposed housings, for a plug connector to be inserted therein (plugged into a plug-in clip 5, for example), at the same electrical potential (for example, 3) located at the end of the respective plug-in connector Mass).

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Potentialverteiler, insbesondere zur Anwendung in Fahrzeugen.The invention relates to a potential distributor, in particular for use in vehicles.

Beispielsweise bei der Anwendung in Fahrzeugen sind Potentialverteiler bekannt, die einstückig ausgebildet sind und eine vorgegebene Anzahl von Steckplätzen aufweist, auf welche gleichartige oder unterschiedliche Steckverbinder aufgesteckt werden können. Die Steckverbinder sind am Ende von elektrischen Leitungen angeordnet, wobei die Leitungen zum Beispiel mehrerer gleichartiger oder unterschiedlicher Kabelbäume sein können, die aus gleicher oder oftmals aus unterschiedlichen Richtungen auf den Potentialverteiler zulaufen. Der einstückige Potentialverteiler wird elektrisch isoliert oder elektrisch mit der Fahrzeugkarosserie verbunden an geeigneter Stelle in dem Fahrzeug angeordnet und dient dazu, die Kabel, die über ihre Steckverbinder mit dem Potentialverteiler verbunden sind, auf das gleiche elektrische Potential, zum Beispiel Masse, zu legen. Dies ist im Fahrzeugbau grundsätzlich bekannt.For example, when used in vehicles potential distributors are known, which are integrally formed and having a predetermined number of slots on which similar or different connectors can be plugged. The connectors are arranged at the end of electrical lines, wherein the lines may be, for example, a plurality of identical or different harnesses, which run from the same or often from different directions to the potential distributor. The one-piece potential distributor is electrically isolated or electrically connected to the vehicle body at a suitable location in the vehicle and serves to lay the cables, which are connected via their connectors to the potential distributor, to the same electrical potential, for example ground. This is basically known in vehicle construction.

Allerdings hat ein solcher Potentialverteiler den Nachteil, dass er nur eine vorgegebene Anzahl von Steckplätzen aufweist, da er ein einstückig ausgebildet ist. Das bedeutet, dass die Anzahl der Steckplätze variieren muss, wenn auch die Ausstattung, insbesondere die Sonderausstattungen, des Fahrzeuges sich von anderen Ausstattungen unterscheidet. Dies wiederum bedeutet, dass ein Potentialverteiler mit vorgegebener Anzahl von Steckplätzen entweder je nach Ausstattung nicht ausreicht oder zu viele Steckplätze für Steckverbindungen vorhanden sind. Um dieses Problem zu umgehen, könnte daran gedacht werden, Potentialverteiler vorzuhalten, die unterschiedliche Anzahlen von Steckplätzen beinhalten. Dies hat jedoch den Nachteil, dass dadurch eine große Anzahl unterschiedlicher Potentialverteiler gefertigt, gelagert, transportiert und montiert werden muss. Außerdem ist immer zu berücksichtigen, welche Ausstattung das Fahrzeug aufweist, damit die entsprechende Variante des Potentialverteilers mit der erforderlichen Anzahl an Steckplätzen bereitgehalten wird.However, such a potential distributor has the disadvantage that it has only a predetermined number of slots, since it is integrally formed. This means that the number of slots must vary, although the equipment, especially the optional equipment, of the vehicle is different from other equipment. This in turn means that one Potential distributor with a predetermined number of slots either depending on the equipment is not sufficient or too many slots for plug connections are available. To get around this problem, it might be thought of having potential distributors containing different numbers of slots. However, this has the disadvantage that a large number of different potential distributors must be manufactured, stored, transported and mounted. In addition, it must always be considered which equipment the vehicle has, so that the corresponding variant of the potential distributor is kept ready with the required number of slots.

Ein gattungsgemäßer Potentialverteiler ist beispielsweise aus der US 2002/137401 A1 oder der JP H08 306451 A bekannt.A generic potential distributor is for example from the US 2002/137401 A1 or the JP H08 306451 A known.

Aus der EP 1 035 618 A ist eine Struktur zum Absorbieren einer Verbindung (Spleiß) bekannt, die in einem Verzweigungsabschnitt erzeugt wird, wenn elektrische Signale verteilt und aufgenommen werden, indem elektrische Drähte verteilt werden, die von elektrischen Drähten oder einem Stück Kabelbaum abzweigen.From the EP 1 035 618 A For example, there is known a structure for absorbing a connection (splice) generated in a branching portion when electrical signals are distributed and picked up by distributing electric wires branching from electric wires or a piece of wire harness.

Die DE 295 02 779 U1 offenbart eine Potential-Verteilungsvorrichtung für elektrische Anlagen mit mindestens zwei einstückigen, plattenförmigen Metallformteilen, die stapelartig beabstandet angeordnet sind und insbesondere aus einem Blechstanzteil mit potentialverteilenden Anschlußstellen bestehen, wobei die einstückigen Metallformteile mit potentialverteilenden Anschlußstellen stapelartig beabstandet zusammensteckbar sind und an jedem der Metallformteile zwei zwitterartige als Steckerteil und als Buchsenteil ausgebildete Verbindungsteile vorhanden sind, die zusammengefügt mit jeweils einem zwitterartig anderen Teil eines anderen Metallformteils, eine Potentialbrücke bildend, eine Steckverbindung ausbilden, in der die beabstandeten steckverbundenen Metallformteile stabil gehaltert sind.The DE 295 02 779 U1 discloses a potential distribution device for electrical systems with at least two integral, plate-shaped metal moldings, which are stacked spaced and in particular consist of a sheet metal stamping with potential distributing terminals, wherein the one-piece metal moldings with potential distribution terminals stackable spaced together and at each of the metal moldings two hermaphroditic than Plug part and formed as a connector part connecting parts are present, which are joined together in each case with a hermaphroditic other part of another Metal molding, forming a potential bridge, forming a connector in which the spaced plug-connected metal moldings are stably supported.

Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Potentialverteiler gegenüber bekannten Potentialverteilern zu verbessern, insbesondere dadurch, dass eine höhere Flexibilität beim Einsatz von solchen Potentialverteilern realisiert wird.The invention is therefore based on the object to improve a potential distributor over known potential distributors, in particular by the fact that a higher flexibility is realized in the use of such potential distributors.

Diese Aufgabe ist durch die Merkmale des Patentanspruches 1 gelöst.This object is solved by the features of claim 1.

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Potentialverteiler, bei dem mehrere Steckverbinder, die an einem Ende einer jeweiligen Leitung angeordnet sind, sowohl mechanisch zusammengefasst als auch elektrisch gemeinsam kontaktiert werden.The invention relates to a potential distributor, in which a plurality of connectors, which are arranged at one end of a respective line, both mechanically combined and electrically contacted together.

Der erfindungsgemäße Potentialverteiler weist mehrere nebeneinander angeordnete Gehäuse aus einem elektrisch leitfähigen Material auf, wobei in jeweils ein Gehäuse ein Steckverbinder eingesteckt ist und die mehreren nebeneinander angeordneten Gehäuse elektrisch miteinander kontaktiert sind, um die Steckverbinder, die an einem Ende einer elektrischen Leitung angeordnet sind, auf das gleiche elektrische Potential zu bringen. Die Gehäuse aus dem elektrisch leitfähigen Material können einzeln gefertigt werden, wobei sie danach in der entsprechenden Anzahl nebeneinander angeordnet und nicht nur elektrisch miteinander kontaktiert werden, sondern auch eine mechanische Verbindung untereinander realisiert ist. Auf diese Art und Weise lässt sich ein Potentialverteiler realisieren, der die erforderliche Anzahl von Steckplätzen für Steckverbinder aufweist, sodass immer ein Potentialverteiler bereitgestellt wird, der die erforderliche Anzahl an Steckplätzen aufweist. Dadurch kann es nicht passieren, dass ein solcher Potentialverteiler zu viele oder zu wenige Steckplätze aufweist. Dadurch lässt sich Material einsparen und ein Potentialverteiler bereitstellen, der genau diejenigen Anforderungen erfüllt, die sich aus der Anwendung bei einem Fahrzeug, insbesondere unter Berücksichtigung der Ausstattung, ggf. von Sonderausstattungen, des Fahrzeuges ergeben.The potential distributor according to the invention has a plurality of juxtaposed housing made of an electrically conductive material, wherein in each case a connector is inserted and the plurality of juxtaposed housing are electrically contacted with each other to the connectors, which are arranged at one end of an electrical line on to bring the same electrical potential. The housings made of the electrically conductive material can be manufactured individually, wherein they are then arranged in the appropriate number next to each other and not only electrically contacted with each other, but also a mechanical connection is realized with each other. In this way, a potential distributor can be realized which has the required number of plug-in slots for plug-in connectors, so that a potential distributor is always provided which has the required number of slots. As a result, it can not happen that such a potential distributor has too many or too few slots. This can save material and provide a potential distributor, the meets exactly those requirements that result from the application in a vehicle, especially taking into account the equipment, possibly of optional equipment, of the vehicle.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung sind alle Gehäuse des Potentialverteilers identisch ausgebildet. Dies hat den Vorteil, dass diese Gehäuse kostengünstig gefertigt werden können. Die Lagerhaltung und der Transport vereinfachen sich. Außerdem wird dadurch die Montage vereinfacht.In development of the invention, all the housing of the potential distributor are identical. This has the advantage that these housings can be manufactured inexpensively. Warehousing and transportation are simplified. In addition, this simplifies the assembly.

In einer alternativen Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sind alle Gehäuse bis auf ein an einem Ende des Potentialverteilers angeordnetes Gehäuse identisch ausgebildet. Dies hat den Vorteil, dass eine sehr hohe Anzahl gleichartiger bzw. identischer Gehäuse gefertigt und zur Bildung des Potentialverteilers zusammengesetzt werden können. Lediglich ein Gehäuse, dass an einem Ende des Potentialverteilers angeordnet ist, ist abweichend von den anderen Gehäusen gestaltet und bildet somit den Abschluss des Potentialverteilers. Vorzugsweise ist dieses an dem Ende des Potentialverteilers angeordnete Gehäuse spiegelbildlich zu den anderen Gehäusen ausgebildet.In an alternative embodiment of the invention, all housings are identical except for a housing arranged at one end of the potential distributor. This has the advantage that a very high number of identical or identical housing can be manufactured and assembled to form the potential distributor. Only one housing, which is arranged at one end of the potential distributor, is deviating from the other housings and thus forms the termination of the potential distributor. Preferably, this arranged at the end of the potential distributor housing is formed in mirror image to the other housings.

In einer weiteren alternativen Ausgestaltung ist vorgesehen, dass zumindest ein Gehäuse und zumindest ein spiegelbildlich dazu ausgebildetes Gehäuse den Potentialverteiler bilden. So kann zum Beispiel eine Gruppe von Gehäusen eine erste Form aufweisen und zusammengesetzt werden, wobei spiegelbildlich dazu eine weitere Gruppe von Gehäusen vorgesehen und zusammengesetzt ist, wobei dann die beiden Gruppen zusammengefügt werden, um den Potentialverteiler zu bilden. Vorzugsweise ist die Anzahl der Gehäuse in jeder Gruppe gleich, kann aber auch voneinander abweichen.In a further alternative embodiment, it is provided that at least one housing and at least one mirror-inverted housing form the potential distributor. Thus, for example, one group of housings may have a first shape and be assembled with a mirror image of another group of housings provided and assembled, the two groups then being joined together to form the potential distributor. Preferably, the number of housings in each group is the same, but may be different.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung weist das Gehäuse einen Kontakt zur elektrischen Kontaktierung mit einem weiteren Gehäuse (Nachbargehäuse) auf. Einerseits ist es denkbar, dass durch die einfache Aneinanderreihung von Gehäusen nebeneinander die elektrische Kontaktierung realisiert wird. Zur Erhöhung der Kontaktsicherung ist jedoch andererseits ein Kontakt an dem Gehäuse vorgesehen, mit dem die elektrische Kontaktierung zu dem weiteren Gehäuse realisiert wird. Der Kontakt des einen Gehäuses kann mit einem weiteren Kontakt des weiteren Gehäuses (Nachbargehäuse) zusammenwirken, wobei auch denkbar ist, dass der Kontakt des einen Gehäuses lediglich zur Anlage an dem weiteren Gehäuse kommt. Vorzugsweise sind der Kontakt des einen Gehäuses und das weitere Gehäuse bzw. ein weiterer Kontakt dieses weiteren Gehäuses so ausgestaltet, dass sie beispielsweise unter Vorspannung aneinander anliegen, rastend miteinander verbunden werden oder dergleichen. Dadurch lässt sich nicht nur die elektrische Kontaktierung, sondern auch die mechanische Festlegung zweier Gehäuse zueinander realisieren.In a further development of the invention, the housing has a contact for making electrical contact with a further housing (neighboring housing). On the one hand, it is conceivable that the electrical contacting is realized by the simple juxtaposition of housings side by side. On the other hand, in order to increase the contact protection, a contact is provided on the housing, with which the electrical contact is made to the other housing. The contact of the one housing can cooperate with a further contact of the further housing (adjacent housing), wherein it is also conceivable that the contact of the one housing comes only to rest on the other housing. Preferably, the contact of the one housing and the further housing or a further contact of this further housing are designed such that they rest against each other, for example under bias, are latched together or the like. As a result, not only the electrical contacting, but also the mechanical fixing of two housings to each other can be realized.

Erfindungsgemäß weist das Gehäuse eine Stecklasche zur Aufnahme des Steckverbinders auf. Dies bedeutet allgemein, dass ein Gehäuse eine Aufnahme, die Stecklasche, aufweist, um den Steckverbinder, ein Buchsenkontakt, aufzunehmen. Dabei erfolgt nicht nur die elektrische Kontaktierung, sondern auch die mechanische Festlegung des Steckverbinders in dem Gehäuse. Es ist alternativ dazu auch denkbar, mit oder ohne Stecklasche des Gehäuses die Innenkontur des Gehäuses der Außenkontur des Steckverbinders anzupassen, sodass dadurch eine kraft- und / oder formschlüssige mechanische Verbindung zwischen Innenkontur des Gehäuses und Außenkontur des Steckverbinders realisiert wird. Dabei erfolgt gleichzeitig die elektrische Kontaktierung zwischen Gehäuse und Steckverbinder. Ebenso kann daran gedacht werden, dass der Steckverbinder entweder gar nicht oder nur teilweise in dem Inneren des Gehäuses angeordnet wird, wobei der Steckverbinder auch oder nur die äußere Kontur des Gehäuses zumindest teilweise umschließen kann, um die mechanische Festlegung und die elektrische Kontaktierung zu realisieren.According to the invention, the housing has a tab for receiving the connector. This generally means that a housing has a receptacle, the tab, to the connector, a socket contact to record. In this case, not only the electrical contact, but also the mechanical fixing of the connector in the housing. As an alternative, it is also conceivable to adapt the inner contour of the housing to the outer contour of the connector with or without a plug-in tab, thereby realizing a non-positive and / or positive mechanical connection between the inner contour of the housing and the outer contour of the connector. At the same time the electrical contact between housing and connector takes place. It can also be thought that the connector is either not at all or only partially disposed in the interior of the housing, wherein the connector or at least partially surround the outer contour of the housing to realize the mechanical fixing and the electrical contact.

Zur Herstellung der Gehäuse, gleich welcher Form, kann daran gedacht werden, diese in einem Stanzbiege- und /oder Stanzrollverfahren herzustellen. Mit solchen Herstellungsverfahren lässt sich auf einfache Art und Weise sehr schnell und kostengünstig die gewünschte Form des Gehäuses realisieren. Vorzugsweise besteht das Gehäuse, egal welcher Form, ob mit oder ohne Kontakt zur elektrischen Kontaktierung mit einem weiteren Gehäuse bzw. ob mit oder ohne Stecklasche zur Aufnahme des Steckverbinders aus einem einzigen Teil.For the manufacture of the housings, regardless of their shape, it can be considered to produce them in a stamped and / or punched roll method. With such a manufacturing method can be realized in a simple manner very quickly and inexpensively the desired shape of the housing. Preferably, the housing, no matter what form, whether with or without contact for electrical contact with another housing or whether with or without a tab for receiving the connector of a single part.

Um den Potentialverteiler elektrisch isolierend frei oder fest vorzugsweise in einem Fahrzeug anordnen zu können, ist in Weiterbildung der Erfindung vorgesehen, dass die zumindest zwei Gehäuse, vorzugweise alle Gehäuse, die den Potentialverteiler bilden, in einem Außengehäuse angeordnet sind. Dieses Außengehäuse besteht aus einem elektrisch nicht leitfähigen Material, vorzugsweise Kunststoff. Dieses Außengehäuse kann separat von dem Potentialverteiler hergestellt werden und die Gehäuse in entsprechender Anzahl in dem Außengehäuse angeordnet werden. Es kann auch daran gedacht werden, den Potentialverteiler nach Festlegung der zumindest zwei Gehäuse zueinander mit dem Außengehäuse zu umgeben, zum Beispiel durch ein Spritzgussverfahren.In order to be able to arrange the potential distributor in an electrically-free or fixed manner preferably in a vehicle, it is provided in a further development of the invention that the at least two housings, preferably all housings which form the potential distributor, are arranged in an outer housing. This outer housing consists of an electrically non-conductive material, preferably plastic. This outer housing can be made separately from the potential distributor and the Housing be arranged in a corresponding number in the outer housing. It can also be thought to surround the potential distributor after fixing the at least two housings to each other with the outer housing, for example by an injection molding process.

Mit anderen Worten: Der Potentialverteiler zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass er in entsprechender Anzahl jeweils ein Gehäuse aufweist, wobei in das Gehäuse ein Steckverbinder eingesetzt wird. Bei dem Einsetzen des Steckverbinders (zum Beispiel Aufstecken des Steckverbinders auf eine in dem Gehäuse vorhandene Stecklasche) in das Gehäuse wird der Steckverbinder durch die Innengeometrie des Gehäuses geführt und in seiner End-Sollposition festgelegt. Der jeweilige Steckverbinder ist am Ende einer elektrischen Leitung in geeigneter Weise (zum Beispiel vercrimpen) mit einer Leitungsseele verbunden.In other words, the potential distributor is characterized in that it has in each case a corresponding number in a housing, wherein in the housing a connector is used. When inserting the connector (for example, plugging the connector on a plug-in tab present in the housing) in the housing, the connector is guided by the internal geometry of the housing and fixed in its final target position. The respective connector is at the end of an electrical line in a suitable manner (for example, crimp) connected to a line core.

Um den Potentialverteiler zu realisieren, werden zumindest zwei Gehäuse, vorzugsweise mehr als zwei Gehäuse, mechanisch aneinandergereiht, so dass ein einstückiger, aber aus mehreren Gehäusen bestehender Potentialverteiler entsteht. Bei der mechanischen Aneinanderreihung mehrerer Gehäuse erfolgt auch eine elektrische Kontaktierung, wozu das Gehäuse jeweils einen Kontakt in Richtung des daneben angeordneten Gehäuses aufweist. Über diesen Kontakt erfolgt die elektrische Kontaktierung der jeweiligen benachbarten Gehäuse zueinander.In order to realize the potential distributor, at least two housings, preferably more than two housings, are mechanically strung together so that a one-piece potential distributor, which consists of several housings, is created. When mechanically juxtaposing a plurality of housings, an electrical contacting is also carried out, for which purpose the housing in each case has a contact in the direction of the housing arranged next to it. About this contact, the electrical contacting of the respective adjacent housing to each other.

Nachdem mehrere Gehäuse mit den darin befindlichen Steckverbindern aneinandergereiht worden sind, ist es denkbar, diesen Potentialverteiler mit einem Außengehäuse um die aneinandergereihten Gehäuse herum aus einem elektrisch nicht leitfähigen Material zu umgeben.After several housings have been strung together with the connectors therein, it is conceivable to surround this potential distributor with an outer housing around the juxtaposed housings made of an electrically non-conductive material.

In der Zeichnung ist links und in der Mitte ein Gehäuse 1 dargestellt, welches einen Steckverbinder 2 aufnehmen kann, der an einem Ende einer elektrischen Leitung 3 angeordnet ist. Das dargestellte Gehäuse 1 ist in der linken und mittleren Darstellung noch ohne Steckverbinder 2 gezeigt. Gezeigt ist jedoch ein Kontakt 4, vorzugsweise in einem Endbereich des Gehäuses 1, der in Richtung eines (nicht dargestellten) Nachbar-Gehäuses weist, so dass bei einer Anordnung von zwei Gehäusen 1 nebeneinander eine elektrische Kontaktierung erfolgt. Mittels des Kontaktes 4 kann nicht nur eine elektrische Kontaktierung, sondern auch eine mechanische Verbindung erfolgen.In the drawing, a housing 1 is shown on the left and in the middle, which can accommodate a connector 2, which is arranged at one end of an electrical line 3. The housing 1 shown is still shown without connectors 2 in the left and middle illustration. Shown, however, is a contact 4, preferably in an end region of the housing 1, which points in the direction of a (not shown) adjacent housing, so that in an arrangement of two housings 1 side by side, an electrical contact takes place. By means of the contact 4, not only an electrical contact, but also a mechanical connection can take place.

In der rechten Darstellung der Figur ist ein Potentialverteiler gezeigt, bei dem in diesem Fall drei Gehäuse 1 nebeneinander angeordnet worden sind. Es ist auch denkbar, weniger als drei, also zwei, oder mehr als drei, also vier oder mehr Gehäuse 1 nebeneinander anzuordnen. Vor oder nach dem Anordnen mehrerer Gehäuse 1 nebeneinander werden Steckverbinder 2, die am Ende einer elektrischen Leitung 3 angeordnet sind, in das Gehäuse 1 eingeführt. Dabei ist das Gehäuse 1 so gestaltet, dass der Steckverbinder 2 beim Einsetzen in das Gehäuse 1 durch die Innengeometrie geführt wird. Auf geeignete Art und Weise kann der Steckverbinder 2 in dem Gehäuse 1 festgelegt werden. Dies erfolgt beispielsweise durch Kraft- und/oder Formschluss, wie zum Beispiel mittels einer Rastverbindung, verlöten, verkleben oder dergleichen. Dabei ist es wichtig, dass der in das Gehäuse 1 eingesetzte Steckverbinder 2 eine elektrische Kontaktierung zu dem ihn umgebenden Gehäuse 1 realisiert und auch die mehreren nebeneinander angeordneten Gehäuse 1 nicht nur mechanisch zueinander festgelegt sind, sondern auch elektrisch miteinander kontaktiert sind. Auf diese Art und Weise entsteht ein aus mehreren einzelnen Gehäusen 1 zusammengesetzter einteiliger Potentialverteiler.In the right-hand illustration of the figure, a potential distributor is shown, in which case three housings 1 have been arranged next to one another in this case. It is also conceivable less than three, so two, or more than three, so four or more housing 1 side by side to order. Before or after arranging a plurality of housings 1 side by side, connectors 2, which are arranged at the end of an electric line 3, are inserted into the housing 1. In this case, the housing 1 is designed so that the connector 2 is guided during insertion into the housing 1 by the internal geometry. In a suitable manner, the connector 2 can be fixed in the housing 1. This is done for example by force and / or positive connection, such as by means of a latching connection, soldering, gluing or the like. It is important that the inserted into the housing 1 connector 2 an electrical contact to the surrounding housing 1 realized and also the plurality of juxtaposed housing 1 are not only mechanically fixed to each other, but are also contacted with each other electrically. In this way, a composite of several individual housings 1 one-piece potential distributor.

Das Gebilde, welches in der rechten Darstellung der Zeichnung dargestellt ist, kann noch mit einem Außengehäuse aus einem elektrisch nichtleitfähigen Material, wie zum Beispiel einem Kunststoff, umgeben werden.The structure, which is shown in the right-hand illustration of the drawing, can still be surrounded by an outer housing made of an electrically non-conductive material, such as a plastic.

Der Potentialverteiler ermöglicht somit durch die mehreren nebeneinander angeordneten Gehäuse, dass in diese ein Steckverbinder eingesetzt (eingesteckt auf eine Stecklasche 5 beispielsweise) werden kann, um die Leitungen 3, die sich am Ende des jeweiligen Steckverbinders befinden, auf das gleiche elektrische Potential (zum Beispiel Masse) zu bringen.The potential distributor thus makes it possible, by means of the plurality of juxtaposed housings, for a plug connector to be inserted therein (plugged into a plug-in clip 5, for example), at the same electrical potential (for example, 3) located at the end of the respective plug-in connector Mass).

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1.1.
Gehäusecasing
2.Second
SteckverbinderConnectors
3.Third
Leitungmanagement
4.4th
KontaktContact
5.5th
Stecklascheinsertion flap

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  1. Potential distributor having a plurality of housings (1) which are arranged next to one another and are composed of an electrically conductive material, and also having a plurality of plug-in connectors (2) which are each arranged at one end of an electrical line (3), wherein a plug-in connector (2) is inserted into in each case one housing (1) and the plurality of housings (1) which are arranged next to one another make electrical contact with one another in order to bring the plug-in connectors (2) to the same electrical potential, wherein the housings (1) are formed from the electrically conductive material such that they can be produced individually and then can be arranged next to one another and make electrical contact with one another and be mechanically connected to one another in an appropriate number, characterized in that the plug-in connectors (2) are each designed as a socket contact and the housings (1) each have a plug-in lug (5) for receiving the plug-in connector (2) which is designed as a socket contact.
  2. Potential distributor according to Claim 1, characterized in that all housings (1) are of identical design.
  3. Potential distributor according to Claim 1, characterized in that all housings (1), apart from a housing which is arranged at one end of the potential distributor, are of identical design.
  4. Potential distributor according to Claim 1, characterized in that at least one housing (1) and at least one housing which is designed in a mirror image of the first said housing form the potential distributor.
  5. Potential distributor according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing (1) has a contact for making electrical contact with a further housing (1).
  6. Potential distributor according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the potential distributor has an external housing and the at least two housings (1), preferably all housings (1) which form the potential distributor, are arranged in the external housing.
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