EP3227971B1 - Hf-connection with self-closing contact sleeve - Google Patents

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EP3227971B1
EP3227971B1 EP16706639.8A EP16706639A EP3227971B1 EP 3227971 B1 EP3227971 B1 EP 3227971B1 EP 16706639 A EP16706639 A EP 16706639A EP 3227971 B1 EP3227971 B1 EP 3227971B1
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Manuel Pemwieser
Christian ANFANG
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/02—Contact members
    • H01R13/04—Pins or blades for co-operation with sockets
    • H01R13/05—Resilient pins or blades
    • H01R13/052—Resilient pins or blades co-operating with sockets having a circular transverse section
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/02—Contact members
    • H01R13/10—Sockets for co-operation with pins or blades
    • H01R13/11—Resilient sockets
    • H01R13/111—Resilient sockets co-operating with pins having a circular transverse section
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/627—Snap or like fastening
    • H01R13/6277—Snap or like fastening comprising annular latching means, e.g. ring snapping in an annular groove
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R24/00—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure
    • H01R24/38—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts
    • H01R24/40—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R24/00—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure
    • H01R24/38—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts
    • H01R24/40—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency
    • H01R24/42—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency comprising impedance matching means or electrical components, e.g. filters or switches
    • H01R24/44—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency comprising impedance matching means or electrical components, e.g. filters or switches comprising impedance matching means
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
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  • the present invention relates to an RF connector with a contact sleeve for an outer conductor of a coaxial connector.
  • the EP 1 641 086 B1 shows a connector that can be operated with reduced insertion forces.
  • a connector is described with a radial, slotted ring, wherein the ring when expanding the connector radially expands.
  • the DE 199 13 898 C1 shows a contact sleeve (10, 100) for an outer conductor of a first connector of an RF connector (50) having a frontal region (12) with at least one slot (14), wherein the slot is dimensioned such that the frontal region when connecting the contact sleeve to a second connector (40) itself closes, and wherein the end-side region is annular.
  • the present invention seeks to provide a connector with improved electrical properties.
  • the idea underlying the present invention is to design a contact sleeve for an outer conductor of a first connector of an HF connector such that an end-side region of the contact sleeve in the inserted state is formed as circumferentially as possible, ie substantially without interruptions.
  • the slot of the frontal area is designed such that it closes itself when connected to a second connector.
  • the contact sleeve of an RF connector ensures a more homogeneous distribution the impedance through a substantially circumferential frontal area when the contact sleeve is in the inserted state.
  • circumferential frontal area refers to a plugged state of the contact sleeve.
  • the slot of the contact sleeve is designed such that clamping forces when connecting the first connector to a second connector of the RF connector are reduced and a tolerance compensation is provided.
  • the contact sleeve according to the invention provides a tolerance compensation to the effect that too large a circumference or too small a circumference of the frontal area is compensated by the opposite sides of the slot in the inserted state against each move or a gap between the opposite sides of the slots remains.
  • the contact sleeve has a spring region with at least one recess which is set up to provide a deformability of the spring region and to further reduce the insertion forces.
  • the flexibility and deformability of the contact sleeve are further increased by the recesses of the spring region ensuring a displacement of the frontal region relative to the spring region. This is particularly advantageous for small connectors with very low insertion forces.
  • the longitudinal axis and the slot form an angle of between 30 ° and 50 °, in particular an angle of substantially 45 °. Accordingly, with a 45 ° bend of the slot relative to the longitudinal axis, a maximum tolerance compensation of the diameter can be ensured by the risk of tilting of the opposite sides of the slot is reduced and the opposite sides of the slot can move particularly easily against each other.
  • the spring region has an elevation which is set up make electrical contact with the second connector and which is arranged in particular adjacent to the recess in the radial direction.
  • the contact sleeve has at least two recesses, in particular at least four recesses, more particularly at least six recesses.
  • the number and the geometric dimensioning of the recesses are to be provided depending on the size of the contact sleeve.
  • the frontal region of the contact sleeve tapers in the frontal direction.
  • an RF connector having a first connector and a second connector, wherein the first connector has a contact sleeve according to the invention and wherein the contact sleeve is formed as an outer conductor.
  • the first connector is designed as a plug and the second connector as a socket.
  • hermaphroditic connectors are also within the scope of this patent application.
  • a contact sleeve according to the invention can also form part of a bushing.
  • the second connector has latching means which are adapted to lock with the increase.
  • the locking means may be formed, for example, as a corresponding recess to the increase.
  • FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a contact sleeve 10 according to the invention.
  • the contact sleeve 10 has an end region 12 with a slot 14.
  • the slot 14 is bounded by the opposite sides 14a and 14b.
  • the geometric dimensions of the slot 14 are dimensioned such that the opposite Pages 14a, 14b of the slot 14 to move toward each other, if the frontal region 12 is compressed.
  • the frontal region 12 of the contact sleeve is plugged onto the jacket region 16.
  • the jacket portion 16 of the contact sleeve 10 has a circumferential groove (not shown) in which the frontal area is guided. Due to the releasable connection between the frontal region 12 and the jacket region 16, the deformability or the mobility of the frontal region 12 with respect to the jacket region 16 is ensured to a sufficient extent.
  • FIGS. 2 and 3 each show a perspective view of a contact sleeve 100 according to the invention.
  • the contact sleeve 100 has a slot 14 which is bounded by opposite sides 14a and 14b on.
  • the slot 14 is arranged in an end region 12 of the contact sleeve 100.
  • the frontal region 12 of the contact sleeve 100 is formed integrally with a jacket region 16 of the contact sleeve 100.
  • the jacket region 16 has the spring region 20 with the recesses 22a-f and with the elevations 24a-f.
  • the recesses 22a-f ensure sufficient deformability of the contact sleeve 100.
  • the slot 14 is connected to the recess 22b of the spring portion 20.
  • the contact sleeve 100 has between the recesses 22a-f each elevations 24a-f, which ensure an electrical contact to an outer conductor of a second connector 40 in the inserted state.
  • the skilled person understands that the arrangement of the elevations 24a-f is by no means limited to an arrangement between the recesses 22a-f.
  • the elevations can also be arranged in the frontal area 12 or between the frontal area 12 and the spring area 20.
  • FIG. 3 In addition to the contact sleeve 100 and an inner conductor 30 and an insulating member 32 is shown.
  • the insulating part 32 is formed as a plastic ring.
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 each show a sectional view of a contact sleeve 100 and a second connector 40th
  • FIG. 4 shows the contact sleeve 100 and the second connector 40 in a non-hidden state.
  • the subregion 40 according to FIG. 4a shows that the frontal region 12 of the contact sleeve 100 has a slot 14.
  • FIG. 5 5a the contact sleeve 100 and the second connector 40 are shown hidden. It can be clearly seen that the slot 14 according to FIG. 4 or. FIG. 4a in FIG. 5 or 5a has closed.

Description

GEBIET DER ERFINDUNGFIELD OF THE INVENTION

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine HF-Steckverbindung mit einer Kontakthülse für einen Außenleiter einer koaxialen Steckverbindung.The present invention relates to an RF connector with a contact sleeve for an outer conductor of a coaxial connector.

TECHNISCHER HINTERGRUNDTECHNICAL BACKGROUND

Die EP 1 641 086 B1 zeigt einen Steckverbinder, der sich mit reduzierten Steckkräften bedienen lässt. Diesbezüglich ist ein Steckverbinder mit einem radialen, geschlitzten Ring beschrieben, wobei sich der Ring beim Verstecken des Steckverbinders radial aufweitet.The EP 1 641 086 B1 shows a connector that can be operated with reduced insertion forces. In this regard, a connector is described with a radial, slotted ring, wherein the ring when expanding the connector radially expands.

Die DE 199 13 898 C1 zeigt eine Kontakthülse (10; 100) für einen Außenleiter eines ersten Verbinders einer HF-Steckverbindung (50), welche einen stirnseitigen Bereich (12) mit zumindest einem Schlitz (14) aufweist, wobei der Schlitz derart dimensioniert ist, dass sich der stirnseitige Bereich beim Verbinden der Kontakthülse mit einem zweiten Verbinder (40) selbst schließt, und wobei der stirnseitige Bereich ringförmig ausgebildet ist.The DE 199 13 898 C1 shows a contact sleeve (10, 100) for an outer conductor of a first connector of an RF connector (50) having a frontal region (12) with at least one slot (14), wherein the slot is dimensioned such that the frontal region when connecting the contact sleeve to a second connector (40) itself closes, and wherein the end-side region is annular.

US6439925 , DE102005026030 und US5556292 offenbaren auch HF-Steckverbindungen mit einem ersten Verbinder und mit einem zweiten Verbinder, wobei der erste Verbinder als Stecker und der zweite Verbinder als Buchse ausgebildet sind. US6439925 . DE102005026030 and US5556292 also disclose RF connectors having a first connector and a second connector, the first connector being a plug and the second connector being a socket.

ZUSAMMENFASSUNG DER ERFINDUNGSUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Vor diesem Hintergrund liegt der vorliegenden Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Steckverbindung mit verbesserten elektrischen Eigenschaften anzugeben.Against this background, the present invention seeks to provide a connector with improved electrical properties.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe durch eine Hochfrequenz-Steckverbindung mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 1.According to the invention, this object is achieved by a high-frequency connector having the features of patent claim 1.

Die der vorliegenden Erfindung zugrunde liegende Idee besteht darin, eine Kontakthülse für einen Außenleiter eines ersten Verbinders einer HF-Steckverbindung derart auszubilden, dass ein stirnseitiger Bereich der Kontakthülse in gestecktem Zustand möglichst umlaufend, also im Wesentlichen ohne Unterbrechungen, ausgebildet ist.The idea underlying the present invention is to design a contact sleeve for an outer conductor of a first connector of an HF connector such that an end-side region of the contact sleeve in the inserted state is formed as circumferentially as possible, ie substantially without interruptions.

Erfindungsgemäß ist der Schlitz des stirnseitigen Bereichs, derart ausgelegt, dass dieser sich beim Verbinden mit einem zweiten Verbinder selbst schließt.According to the invention, the slot of the frontal area is designed such that it closes itself when connected to a second connector.

Dementsprechend gewährleistet die erfindungsgemäße Kontakthülse einer HF-Steckverbindung eine homogenere Verteilung der Impedanz durch einen im Wesentlichen umlaufenden stirnseitigen Bereich, wenn sich die Kontakthülse in gestecktem Zustand befindet.Accordingly, the contact sleeve of an RF connector according to the invention ensures a more homogeneous distribution the impedance through a substantially circumferential frontal area when the contact sleeve is in the inserted state.

Die Abwinklung des Schlitzes gegenüber der Längsachse der Kontakthülse bringt besondere mechanische Vorteile bezüglich des Toleranzausgleichs mit sich.The angling of the slot with respect to the longitudinal axis of the contact sleeve brings with it special mechanical advantages in terms of tolerance compensation.

Es versteht sich, dass sich die Angabe "umlaufender stirnseitiger Bereich" auf einen gesteckten Zustand der Kontakthülse bezieht.It is understood that the term "circumferential frontal area" refers to a plugged state of the contact sleeve.

Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen ergeben sich aus den weiteren Unteransprüchen sowie aus der Beschreibung unter Bezugnahme auf die Figuren der Zeichnung.Advantageous embodiments and further developments will become apparent from the other dependent claims and from the description with reference to the figures of the drawing.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist der Schlitz der Kontakthülse derart ausgelegt, dass Stecckräfte beim Verbinden des ersten Verbinders mit einem zweiten Verbinder der HF-Steckverbindung reduziert werden und ein Toleranzausgleich bereitgestellt ist.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the slot of the contact sleeve is designed such that clamping forces when connecting the first connector to a second connector of the RF connector are reduced and a tolerance compensation is provided.

Durch den Schlitz können Steckkräfte, welche zum Verbinden der Kontakthülse mit einem zweiten Verbinder erforderlich sind, gegenüber einer Kontakthülse mit einem ungeschlitzten stirnseitigen Bereich reduziert werden.Through the slot insertion forces, which are required for connecting the contact sleeve with a second connector, are reduced compared to a contact sleeve with an unslotted frontal area.

Ferner stellt die erfindungsgemäße Kontakthülse einen Toleranzausgleich dahingehend bereit, dass ein zu großer Umfang bzw. ein zu kleiner Umfang des stirnseitigen Bereichs ausgeglichen wird, indem sich die gegenüberliegenden Seiten des Schlitzes in gestecktem Zustand gegeneinander verschieben bzw. ein Spalt zwischen den gegenüberliegenden Seiten des Schlitzen bestehen bleibt.Further, the contact sleeve according to the invention provides a tolerance compensation to the effect that too large a circumference or too small a circumference of the frontal area is compensated by the opposite sides of the slot in the inserted state against each move or a gap between the opposite sides of the slots remains.

Der Fachmann versteht die Angabe "sich selbst schließend" dahingehend, dass sich die gegenüberliegenden Seiten des Schlitzes beim Verbinden der Kontakthülse mit einem zweiten Verbinder aufeinander zu bewegen und sich im Idealfall kontaktieren. Dem Fachmann ist jedoch bewusst, dass sich aufgrund möglicher Fertigungstoleranzen ein verbleibender kleiner Spalt zwischen den sich gegenüberliegenden Seiten des Schlitzes nicht gänzlich ausschließen lässt.The person skilled in the art understands the term "self-closing" in that the opposite sides of the slot move towards each other when connecting the contact sleeve to a second connector and, in the ideal case, make contact. The skilled person is aware, however, that due to possible manufacturing tolerances a remaining small gap between the opposite sides of the slot can not be completely ruled out.

Gemäß einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform weist die Kontakthülse einen Federbereich mit zumindest einer Ausnehmung auf, welche eingerichtet ist, eine Verformbarkeit des Federbereichs bereitzustellen und die Steckkräfte weiter zu reduzieren.According to a further preferred embodiment, the contact sleeve has a spring region with at least one recess which is set up to provide a deformability of the spring region and to further reduce the insertion forces.

Durch den erfindungsgemäßen Federbereich wird die Flexibilität und Verformbarkeit der Kontakthülse weiter gesteigert, indem die Ausnehmungen des Federbereichs eine Verschiebung des stirnseitigen Bereichs gegenüber dem Federbereich gewährleisten. Dies ist besonders bei kleinen Steckverbindungen mit besonders geringen Steckkräften vorteilhaft.As a result of the spring region according to the invention, the flexibility and deformability of the contact sleeve are further increased by the recesses of the spring region ensuring a displacement of the frontal region relative to the spring region. This is particularly advantageous for small connectors with very low insertion forces.

Gemäß einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform schließen die Längsachse und der Schlitz einen Winkel zwischen zwischen 30° und 50°, insbesondere einen Winkel von im Wesentlichen 45° ein. Demnach kann bei einer 45°-Abwinklung des Schlitzes gegenüber der Längsachse ein maximaler Toleranzausgleich des Durchmessers gewährleistet werden, indem das Risiko einer Verkantung der gegenüberliegenden Seiten des Schlitzes reduziert wird und sich die gegenüberliegenden Seiten des Schlitzes besonders leicht gegeneinander verschieben können.According to a further preferred embodiment, the longitudinal axis and the slot form an angle of between 30 ° and 50 °, in particular an angle of substantially 45 °. Accordingly, with a 45 ° bend of the slot relative to the longitudinal axis, a maximum tolerance compensation of the diameter can be ensured by the risk of tilting of the opposite sides of the slot is reduced and the opposite sides of the slot can move particularly easily against each other.

Gemäß einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform weist der Federbereich eine Erhöhung auf, welche eingerichtet ist, einen elektrischen Kontakt zu dem zweiten Verbinder herzustellen und welche insbesondere zu der Ausnehmung in radialer Richtung benachbart angeordnet ist. Somit können zwei zu verbindende Außenleiter eines ersten Verbinders und eines zweiten Verbinders auf besonders einfache Weise kontaktiert werden. Zudem erweisen sich derartige Kontakte auch bei auftretenden Vibrationen oder Stößen als besonders ausfallsicher.According to a further preferred embodiment, the spring region has an elevation which is set up make electrical contact with the second connector and which is arranged in particular adjacent to the recess in the radial direction. Thus, two outer conductors to be connected of a first connector and a second connector can be contacted in a particularly simple manner. In addition, such contacts prove to be particularly fail-safe even with occurring vibrations or shocks.

Gemäß einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform weist die Kontakthülse wenigstens zwei Ausnehmungen, insbesondere wenigstens vier Ausnehmungen, weiter insbesondere wenigstens sechs Ausnehmungen auf. Der Fachmann versteht, dass die Anzahl sowie die geometrische Dimensionierung der Ausnehmungen in Abhängigkeit der Baugröße der Kontakthülse vorzusehen sind.According to a further preferred embodiment, the contact sleeve has at least two recesses, in particular at least four recesses, more particularly at least six recesses. The skilled person understands that the number and the geometric dimensioning of the recesses are to be provided depending on the size of the contact sleeve.

Gemäß einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform verjüngt sich der stirnseitige Bereich der Kontakthülse in stirnseitiger Richtung. Hierdurch kann die aufzubringende Steckkraft zum Verbinden der Kontakthülse mit einem zweiten Verbinder weiter verringert werden.According to a further preferred embodiment, the frontal region of the contact sleeve tapers in the frontal direction. As a result, the insertion force to be applied for connecting the contact sleeve to a second connector can be further reduced.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist eine HF-Steckverbindung mit einem ersten Verbinder und mit einem zweiten Verbinder, wobei der erste Verbinder eine erfindungsgemäße Kontakthülse aufweist und wobei die Kontakthülse als Außenleiter ausgebildet ist.Particularly advantageous is an RF connector having a first connector and a second connector, wherein the first connector has a contact sleeve according to the invention and wherein the contact sleeve is formed as an outer conductor.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen HF-Steckverbindung ist der erste Verbinder als Stecker und der zweite Verbinder als Buchse ausgebildet. Der Fachmann versteht jedoch, dass auch zwittrige Verbinder vom Schutzbereich dieser Patentanmeldung umfasst sind. Des Weiteren versteht der Fachmann, dass eine erfindungsgemäße Kontakthülse auch einen Teil einer Buchse bilden kann.According to a preferred embodiment of an RF connector according to the invention, the first connector is designed as a plug and the second connector as a socket. However, one of ordinary skill in the art will understand that hermaphroditic connectors are also within the scope of this patent application. Furthermore, the person skilled in the art understands that a contact sleeve according to the invention can also form part of a bushing.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen HF-Steckverbindung weist der zweite Verbinder Rastmittel auf, welche geeignet sind, mit der Erhöhung zu verrasten. Die Rastmittel können beispielsweise als eine zu der Erhöhung korrespondierende Vertiefung ausgebildet sein. Somit kann die Kontaktsicherheit weiter gesteigert werden.According to a preferred embodiment of the RF connector according to the invention, the second connector has latching means which are adapted to lock with the increase. The locking means may be formed, for example, as a corresponding recess to the increase. Thus, the contact safety can be further increased.

Die obigen Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen lassen sich, sofern sinnvoll, beliebig miteinander kombinieren. Weitere mögliche Ausgestaltungen, Weiterbildungen und Implementierungen der Erfindung umfassen auch nicht explizit genannte Kombinationen von zuvor oder im Folgenden bezüglich der Ausführungsbeispiele beschriebenen Merkmale der Erfindung. Insbesondere wird dabei der Fachmann auch Einzelaspekte als Verbesserungen oder Ergänzungen zu der jeweiligen Grundform der vorliegenden Erfindung hinzufügen.The above embodiments and developments can, if appropriate, combine with each other as desired. Further possible refinements, developments and implementations of the invention also include combinations, not explicitly mentioned, of features of the invention described above or below with regard to the exemplary embodiments. In particular, the person skilled in the art will also add individual aspects as improvements or additions to the respective basic form of the present invention.

INHALTSANGABE DER ZEICHNUNGCONTENT OF THE DRAWING

Die vorliegende Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand der in den schematischen Figuren der Zeichnung angegebenen Ausführungsbeispiele näher erläutert. Es zeigen dabei:

Fig. 1
zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Kontakthülse;
Fig. 2
zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Kontakthülse;
Fig. 3
zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Kontakthülse;
Fig. 4
zeigt eine Schnittsicht einer erfindungsgemäßen HF-Steckverbindung;
Fig. 4a
zeigt einen Teilbereich der Fig. 4
Fig. 5
zeigt eine Schnittsicht einer erfindungsgemäßen HF-Steckverbindung;
Fig. 5a
zeigt einen Teilbereich der Fig. 5
The present invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the exemplary embodiments indicated in the schematic figures of the drawing. It shows:
Fig. 1
shows a perspective view of a contact sleeve according to the invention;
Fig. 2
shows a perspective view of a contact sleeve according to the invention;
Fig. 3
shows a perspective view of a contact sleeve according to the invention;
Fig. 4
shows a sectional view of an RF connector according to the invention;
Fig. 4a
shows a portion of the Fig. 4
Fig. 5
shows a sectional view of an RF connector according to the invention;
Fig. 5a
shows a portion of the Fig. 5

Die beiliegenden Figuren der Zeichnung sollen ein weiteres Verständnis der Ausführungsformen der Erfindung vermitteln. Sie veranschaulichen Ausführungsformen und dienen im Zusammenhang mit der Beschreibung der Erklärung von Prinzipien und Konzepten der Erfindung. Andere Ausführungsformen und viele der genannten Vorteile ergeben sich im Hinblick auf die Zeichnungen. Die Elemente der Zeichnungen sind nicht notwendigerweise maßstabsgetreu zueinander gezeigt.The accompanying figures of the drawing are intended to convey a further understanding of the embodiments of the invention. They illustrate embodiments and, together with the description, serve to explain principles and concepts of the invention. Other embodiments and many of the stated advantages will become apparent with reference to the drawings. The elements of the drawings are not necessarily shown to scale to each other.

In den Figuren der Zeichnung sind gleiche, funktionsgleiche und gleich wirkende Elemente, Merkmale und Komponenten - sofern nichts anderes ausgeführt ist - jeweils mit denselben Bezugszeichen versehen.In the figures of the drawing are the same, functionally identical and same-acting elements, features and components - unless otherwise stated - each provided with the same reference numerals.

BESCHREIBUNG VON AUSFÜHRUNGSBEISPIELENDESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

Obwohl die vorliegende Erfindung anhand bevorzugter Ausführungsbeispiele vorstehend vollständig beschrieben wurde, ist sie darauf nicht beschränkt, sondern auf vielfältige Art und Weise modifizierbar.Although the present invention has been fully described above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not limited thereto but is modifiable in a variety of ways.

Figur 1 zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Kontakthülse 10. Die Kontakthülse 10 weist einen stirnseitigen Bereich 12 mit einem Schlitz 14 auf. Der Schlitz 14 ist von den gegenüberliegenden Seiten 14a und 14b begrenzt. Die geometrischen Abmessungen des Schlitzes 14 sind derart dimensioniert, dass sich die gegenüberliegenden Seiten 14a, 14b des Schlitzes 14 aufeinander zu bewegen, sofern der stirnseitige Bereich 12 zusammengedrückt wird. FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a contact sleeve 10 according to the invention. The contact sleeve 10 has an end region 12 with a slot 14. The slot 14 is bounded by the opposite sides 14a and 14b. The geometric dimensions of the slot 14 are dimensioned such that the opposite Pages 14a, 14b of the slot 14 to move toward each other, if the frontal region 12 is compressed.

In Figur 1 ist der stirnseitige Bereich 12 der Kontakthülse auf den Mantelbereich 16 aufgesteckt. Hierfür weist der Mantelbereich 16 der Kontakthülse 10 eine umlaufende Nut (nicht dargestellt) auf, in welcher der stirnseitige Bereich geführt wird. Durch die lösbare Verbindung zwischen dem stirnseitigen Bereich 12 und dem Mantelbereich 16 ist die Verformbarkeit bzw. die Beweglichkeit des stirnseitigen Bereichs 12 gegenüber dem Mantelbereich 16 in ausreichendem Maße gewährleistet.In FIG. 1 the frontal region 12 of the contact sleeve is plugged onto the jacket region 16. For this purpose, the jacket portion 16 of the contact sleeve 10 has a circumferential groove (not shown) in which the frontal area is guided. Due to the releasable connection between the frontal region 12 and the jacket region 16, the deformability or the mobility of the frontal region 12 with respect to the jacket region 16 is ensured to a sufficient extent.

Im Folgenden werden die Figuren 2 und 3 übergreifend beschrieben. Die Figuren 2 und 3 zeigen jeweils eine perspektivische Ansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Kontakthülse 100.The following are the FIGS. 2 and 3 described comprehensively. The FIGS. 2 and 3 each show a perspective view of a contact sleeve 100 according to the invention.

Wie bereits in Figur 1 beschrieben weist auch die Kontakthülse 100 einem Schlitz 14, welcher von gegenüberliegenden Seiten 14a und 14b begrenzt ist, auf. Der Schlitz 14 ist in einem stirnseitigen Bereich 12 der Kontakthülse 100 angeordnet. Der stirnseitige Bereich 12 der Kontakthülse 100 ist einstückig mit einem Mantelbereich 16 der Kontakthülse 100 ausgebildet.As already in FIG. 1 also described the contact sleeve 100 has a slot 14 which is bounded by opposite sides 14a and 14b on. The slot 14 is arranged in an end region 12 of the contact sleeve 100. The frontal region 12 of the contact sleeve 100 is formed integrally with a jacket region 16 of the contact sleeve 100.

Der Mantelbereich 16 weist den Federbereich 20 mit den Ausnehmungen 22a-f sowie mit den Erhöhungen 24a-f auf. Die Ausnehmungen 22a-f gewährleisten eine ausreichende Verformbarkeit der Kontakthülse 100.The jacket region 16 has the spring region 20 with the recesses 22a-f and with the elevations 24a-f. The recesses 22a-f ensure sufficient deformability of the contact sleeve 100.

Um die Verformbarkeit der Kontakthülse 100 weiter zu erhöhen, ist der Schlitz 14 mit der Ausnehmung 22b des Federbereichs 20 verbunden.In order to further increase the deformability of the contact sleeve 100, the slot 14 is connected to the recess 22b of the spring portion 20.

Die Kontakthülse 100 weist zwischen den Ausnehmungen 22a-f jeweils Erhöhungen 24a-f, welche im gesteckten Zustand einen elektrischen Kontakt zu einem Außenleiter eines zweiten Verbinders 40 gewährleisten. Der Fachmann versteht, dass die Anordnung der Erhöhungen 24a-f keineswegs auf eine Anordnung zwischen den Ausnehmungen 22a-f begrenzt ist. Insbesondere können die Erhöhungen auch in dem stirnseitigen Bereich 12 bzw. zwischen dem stirnseitigen Bereich 12 und dem Federbereich 20 angeordnet sein.The contact sleeve 100 has between the recesses 22a-f each elevations 24a-f, which ensure an electrical contact to an outer conductor of a second connector 40 in the inserted state. The skilled person understands that the arrangement of the elevations 24a-f is by no means limited to an arrangement between the recesses 22a-f. In particular, the elevations can also be arranged in the frontal area 12 or between the frontal area 12 and the spring area 20.

In Figur 3 ist neben der Kontakthülse 100 auch ein Innenleiter 30 und ein Isolierteil 32 dargestellt. Das Isolierteil 32 ist als Kunststoffring ausgebildet.In FIG. 3 In addition to the contact sleeve 100 and an inner conductor 30 and an insulating member 32 is shown. The insulating part 32 is formed as a plastic ring.

Im Folgenden werden die Figuren 4, 4a und 5, 5a übergreifend beschrieben. Die Figuren 4 und 5 zeigen jeweils eine Schnittsicht einer Kontakthülse 100 und eines zweiten Verbinders 40.The following are the Figures 4, 4a and 5, 5a described comprehensively. The FIGS. 4 and 5 each show a sectional view of a contact sleeve 100 and a second connector 40th

Figur 4 zeigt die Kontakthülse 100 und den zweiten Verbinder 40 in nicht verstecktem Zustand. Der Teilbereich 40 gemäß Figur 4a zeigt, dass der stirnseitige Bereich 12 der Kontakthülse 100 einen Schlitz 14 aufweist. FIG. 4 shows the contact sleeve 100 and the second connector 40 in a non-hidden state. The subregion 40 according to FIG FIG. 4a shows that the frontal region 12 of the contact sleeve 100 has a slot 14.

In Figur 5 bzw. 5a sind die Kontakthülse 100 und der zweite Verbinder 40 in verstecktem Zustand dargestellt. Es ist deutlich zu erkennen, dass sich der Schlitz 14 gemäß Figur 4 bzw. Figur 4a in Figur 5 bzw. 5a geschlossen hat.In FIG. 5 5a, the contact sleeve 100 and the second connector 40 are shown hidden. It can be clearly seen that the slot 14 according to FIG. 4 or. FIG. 4a in FIG. 5 or 5a has closed.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1010
KontakthülseContact sleeve
100100
Kontakthülsecontact sleeve
1212
stirnseitiger Bereichfrontal area
1414
Schlitzslot
14a14a
Schlitzseiteslot side
14b14b
Schlitzseiteslot side
1616
Mantelbereichcladding region
2020
Federbereichspring range
22a-f22a-f
Ausnehmungrecess
24a-f24a-f
Erhöhungincrease
3030
Innenleiterinner conductor
3232
IsolierteilInsulation
4040
zweiter Verbindersecond connector
40a40a
BereichArea
4242
Längsachselongitudinal axis
5050
HF-SteckverbindungRF connector
50a50a
BereichArea

Claims (10)

  1. An HF plug connection (50) having a first connector and having a second connector, wherein the first connector is designed as a plug and the second connector as a plug socket, wherein the first connector has a contact sleeve (10; 100), which is designed as an outer conductor of the first connector, wherein the contact sleeve (10, 100) has an end-side region (12) with at least one slot (14), wherein the slot is dimensioned in such a manner that the end-side region self-closes during the connection of the contact sleeve to a second connector (40), and wherein the end-side region is formed in a ring shape, the HF plug connection characterized in that the slot is angled to the longitudinal axis (42) of the contact sleeve, wherein the longitudinal axis and the slot enclose an angle between 15° and 60°.
  2. The HF plug connection according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the slot is designed so as to reduce plug-in forces when connecting the first connector to a second connector of the HF plug connection and in order to provide a tolerance compensation.
  3. The HF plug connection according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the contact sleeve has a spring region (20) with at least one recess (22), which is configured to provide a deformability of the spring region and to further reduce the plug-in forces.
  4. The HF plug connection according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the longitudinal axis and the slot enclose an angle between 30° and 50°, in particular an angle of substantially 45°.
  5. The HF plug connection according to any one of the preceding claims, which has an elevation (24), which is configured to establish an electrical contact to the second connector.
  6. The HF plug connection according to Claim 5, wherein the elevation is arranged in the spring region and adjacent to the recess in radial direction.
  7. The HF plug connection according to Claim 3, wherein the contact sleeve has at least two recesses, in particular at least four recesses, further in particular at least six recesses.
  8. The HF plug connection according to any one of the preceding claims 3 to 7, wherein the slot is connected to the recess.
  9. The HF plug connection according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the end-side region tapers in the end-side direction.
  10. The HF plug connection according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the second connector has latching means, which are suitable for latching with the elevation.
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