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EP3235063B1
EP3235063B1 EP16708674.3A EP16708674A EP3235063B1 EP 3235063 B1 EP3235063 B1 EP 3235063B1 EP 16708674 A EP16708674 A EP 16708674A EP 3235063 B1 EP3235063 B1 EP 3235063B1
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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
    • H01R13/22—Contacts for co-operating by abutting
    • H01R13/24—Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilient; resiliently-mounted
    • H01R13/2407—Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilient; resiliently-mounted characterized by the resilient means
    • H01R13/2421—Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilient; resiliently-mounted characterized by the resilient means using coil springs
    • 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
    • H01R13/22—Contacts for co-operating by abutting
    • H01R13/24—Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilient; resiliently-mounted
    • H01R13/245—Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilient; resiliently-mounted by stamped-out resilient contact arm
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R43/00—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
    • H01R43/16—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing contact members, e.g. by punching and by bending
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R12/00—Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, specially adapted for printed circuits, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB], flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures, e.g. terminal strips, terminal blocks; Coupling devices specially adapted for printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures; Terminals specially adapted for contact with, or insertion into, printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures
    • H01R12/50—Fixed connections
    • H01R12/51—Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures
    • H01R12/55—Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals
    • H01R12/57—Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals surface mounting terminals
    • 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
    • H01R13/22—Contacts for co-operating by abutting
    • H01R13/24—Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilient; resiliently-mounted
    • H01R13/2464—Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilient; resiliently-mounted characterized by the contact point
    • H01R13/2478—Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilient; resiliently-mounted characterized by the contact point spherical
    • 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
    • H01R2201/20—Connectors or connections adapted for particular applications for testing or measuring purposes

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  • the present invention relates to a spring contact pin and a method of manufacturing a spring contact pin.
  • Spring contact pins, spring contacts or spring pins are contacting elements used for testing electronic components. Spring contact pins are also used in detachable electrical connectors.
  • the contact is generated by probing by means of a spring-assisted pin.
  • Other designations in the jargon include test pin, probe, spring-loaded contact, test pin or Pogo® pin.
  • the US 2013/0330983 A1 shows a spring contact pin with a sleeve, a spring, an insulating ball and a piston.
  • the US 7008270 B1 shows a spring contact pin with a sleeve, with a spring arranged in the sleeve, with a piston which is at least partially disposed in the sleeve, and with a contact element which is at least partially disposed in the sleeve and which is arranged, the sleeve and the Contact piston, wherein the contact element is designed as a contact ring.
  • the JP 2004129658 A shows a spring contact pin.
  • the EP 1 251 374 A2 shows a receptacle for a spring contact pin.
  • the JP 2000208344 A shows a spring contact pin.
  • the JP 2004252477 A shows a spring contact pin.
  • the EP 2 180 326 A1 shows a spring contact pin.
  • the US 2006/0051997 A1 shows a spring contact pin.
  • the US 5,151,040 shows a spring contact pin.
  • the JP 2008149624 shows a spring contact pin.
  • the WO 2006/025510 A1 shows a spring contact pin.
  • the WO 2013/055630 A1 shows a spring contact pin
  • the present invention seeks to provide a spring contact pin with reduced passive intermodulation.
  • this object is achieved by a spring contact pin having the features of patent claim 1 and / or by a manufacturing method having the features of patent claim 5.
  • the idea underlying the present invention is to ensure a homogeneous contact between the piston and the sleeve in a spring contact pin.
  • the homogeneous contact is ensured by the piston on the sleeve by the contact element by the contact element contacted the piston and the sleeve circumferentially.
  • the resilient contact tongues ensure a circumferential, homogeneous contact between the sleeve and the piston even with lateral forces. As a result, the homogeneous contact is further improved.
  • the resilient contact tongues create a certain tolerance compensation by the contact tongues hold the piston centered in the contact ring.
  • an insulating part is arranged in the sleeve, between the piston and the spring. As a result, a lower contact of the piston is prevented on the spring or on the sleeve.
  • the insulating part of plastic, glass or ceramic is formed.
  • the materials mentioned have particularly advantageous sliding properties as well as manufacturing properties.
  • Advantageous sliding properties of the insulating part reduce the required spring force when contacting and have a positive effect on the life of the spring contact pin.
  • the piston is arranged in a bore of the insulating part.
  • the piston is further secured against possible tilting.
  • the piston is made of wire and has a thread on a spring-side end. This can save manufacturing steps. Wire is available inexpensively in various material compositions and diameters. Further is Wire in standardized manufacturing processes particularly easy to edit.
  • the thread on the spring-side end of the piston secures the piston in the insulating part.
  • the insulating part has a thread corresponding to the piston thread.
  • a thread cuts are made, e.g. helical or circular cuts, understood. Multiple helical and / or circular cuts in different directions may overlap.
  • a length of the spring contact pin between 8 mm and 15 mm, in particular between 10 mm and 12 mm and / or a diameter of the spring contact pin between 0.5mm and 3mm, in particular between 1.3 mm and 2 mm.
  • a spring contact pin with particularly favorable properties can be provided.
  • the sleeve is made of plastic.
  • FIG. 1 shows a schematic sectional view of a spring contact pin 100 according to the invention.
  • the spring contact pin 100 has a sleeve 101, a fastening element 103 for fastening the spring contact pin, which in FIG. 1 is formed as a mandrel, a spring 105, an insulating part 117, a piston 107 and a contact element 111, which in FIG 1 is formed as a contact ring 105 with resilient contact tongues 113, on.
  • the mandrel 103 serves to anchor spring contact pin 100, for example, on a printed circuit board or in a housing.
  • the mandrel 103 is inserted into the sleeve 101 and secured thereto.
  • the mandrel 103 and the sleeve 101 are made of one part.
  • the spring 105 is arranged within the sleeve 101. In the relaxed state, the spring 105 displaces the insulating part 117, the piston 107 and the contact element 111 in the direction of the head part end of the sleeve 101. When hiding the spring contact pin 100, the spring 105 is compressed, so that the said components to the rear, in the direction of the mandrel 103 relocate.
  • the piston 107 is disposed in a foot region in the insulating member 117.
  • the contour of the insulating part 117 is formed corresponding to the inner contour of the sleeve 101, so that a tilting of the insulating part 117 relative to the sleeve 101 is prevented as possible.
  • the piston 107 has a thread 119 in the foot region.
  • the foot region of the piston 107 may in particular have a plurality of thread contours, for example opposing thread contours. Under several thread contours the skilled person understands several helices with different parameters such as height, radius, angle, etc.
  • the piston 107 is disposed in a bore of the insulating member 117. It is conceivable that the insulating part has a thread in the bore, which is in operative connection with the thread of the piston.
  • FIG. 1 contacted the contact ring 115, the piston 107 and the sleeve 101. Further, the resilient contact tongues 113 are angled so that they contact both the piston 107 and the sleeve 101. Depending on the contact pressure of the contact tongues 113 on the sleeve 101 and on the piston 107, contacting of the contact ring 115 in the sleeve 101 or on the piston 107 is not absolutely necessary.
  • the head part 109 of the piston 107 has a polygonal geometry. It is known to the person skilled in the art that the headboard geometry can be adapted to any specific application.
  • the piston 107 is made of several individual parts. Alternatively, however, it is also possible to use a one-piece piston.

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Description

GEBIET DER ERFINDUNGFIELD OF THE INVENTION

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Federkontaktstift sowie ein Herstellungsverfahren für einen Federkontaktstift.The present invention relates to a spring contact pin and a method of manufacturing a spring contact pin.

TECHNISCHER HINTERGRUNDTECHNICAL BACKGROUND

Federkontaktstifte, Federkontakte oder Federstifte sind Kontaktierungselemente, die für die Prüfung von elektronischen Komponenten verwendet werden. Federkontaktstifte werden zudem in lösbaren elektrischen Steckverbindungen eingesetzt.Spring contact pins, spring contacts or spring pins are contacting elements used for testing electronic components. Spring contact pins are also used in detachable electrical connectors.

Dabei wird die Kontaktierung durch Antastung mittels eines federunterstützten Stiftes erzeugt. Andere Bezeichnungen aus dem Fachjargon sind Testpin, Prüfspitze, gefederter Kontakt, Prüfpin oder auch Pogo®-Pin.The contact is generated by probing by means of a spring-assisted pin. Other designations in the jargon include test pin, probe, spring-loaded contact, test pin or Pogo® pin.

Die US 2013/0330983 A1 zeigt einen Federkontaktstift mit einer Hülse, einer Feder, einer Isolierkugel und einem Kolben.The US 2013/0330983 A1 shows a spring contact pin with a sleeve, a spring, an insulating ball and a piston.

Die US 7008270 B1 zeigt einen Federkontaktstift mit einer Hülse, mit einer in der Hülse angeordneten Feder, mit einem Kolben, welcher zumindest teilweise in der Hülse angeordnet ist, und mit einem Kontaktelement, welches zumindest teilweise in der Hülse angeordnet ist und welches eingerichtet ist, die Hülse und den Kolben zu kontaktieren, wobei das Kontaktelement als Kontaktring ausgebildet ist.The US 7008270 B1 shows a spring contact pin with a sleeve, with a spring arranged in the sleeve, with a piston which is at least partially disposed in the sleeve, and with a contact element which is at least partially disposed in the sleeve and which is arranged, the sleeve and the Contact piston, wherein the contact element is designed as a contact ring.

Die JP 2004129658 A zeigt einen Federkontaktstift.The JP 2004129658 A shows a spring contact pin.

Die EP 1 251 374 A2 zeigt eine Aufnahme für einen Federkontaktstift.
Die JP 2000208344 A zeigt einen Federkontaktstift.
Die JP 2004252477 A zeigt einen Federkontaktstift.
Die EP 2 180 326 A1 zeigt einen Federkontaktstift.
Die US 2006/0051997 A1 zeigt einen Federkontaktstift.
Die US 5,151,040 zeigt einen Federkontaktstift.
Die JP 2008149624 zeigt einen Federkontaktstift.
Die WO 2006/025510 A1 zeigt einen Federkontaktstift.
Die WO 2013/055630 A1 zeigt einen FederkontaktstiftThe EP 1 251 374 A2 shows a receptacle for a spring contact pin.
The JP 2000208344 A shows a spring contact pin.
The JP 2004252477 A shows a spring contact pin.
The EP 2 180 326 A1 shows a spring contact pin.
The US 2006/0051997 A1 shows a spring contact pin.
The US 5,151,040 shows a spring contact pin.
The JP 2008149624 shows a spring contact pin.
The WO 2006/025510 A1 shows a spring contact pin.
The WO 2013/055630 A1 shows a spring contact pin

Bei bekannten Federkontaktstiften kommt es gelegentlich zu einer Verkantung des Kolbens in der Hülse. Dies ist eine Ursache für passive Intermodulation.In known spring contact pins, there is occasionally a tilting of the piston in the sleeve. This is a cause of passive intermodulation.

ZUSAMMENFASSUNG DER ERFINDUNGSUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Vor diesem Hintergrund liegt der vorliegenden Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Federkontaktstift mit reduzierter passiver Intermodulation anzugeben.Against this background, the present invention seeks to provide a spring contact pin with reduced passive intermodulation.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe durch einen Federkontaktstift mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 1 und/oder durch ein Herstellungsverfahren mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruches 5 gelöst.According to the invention, this object is achieved by a spring contact pin having the features of patent claim 1 and / or by a manufacturing method having the features of patent claim 5.

Die der vorliegenden Erfindung zugrunde liegende Idee besteht darin, in einem Federkontaktstift einen homogenen Kontakt zwischen dem Kolben und der Hülse sicherzustellen.The idea underlying the present invention is to ensure a homogeneous contact between the piston and the sleeve in a spring contact pin.

Erfindungsgemäß wird der homogene Kontakt von dem Kolben auf die Hülse durch das Kontaktelement sichergestellt, indem das Kontaktelement den Kolben sowie die Hülse umfänglich kontaktiert.According to the invention, the homogeneous contact is ensured by the piston on the sleeve by the contact element by the contact element contacted the piston and the sleeve circumferentially.

Die federnden Kontaktzungen stellen einen umfänglichen, homogenen Kontakt zwischen der Hülse und dem Kolben auch bei seitlichen Krafteinwirkungen sicher. Hierdurch wird der homogene Kontakt weiter verbessert. Zudem schaffen die federnden Kontaktzungen einen gewissen Toleranzausgleich, indem die Kontaktzungen den Kolben mittig in dem Kontaktring halten.
Erfindungsgemäß einer weiter bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist in der Hülse, zwischen dem Kolben und der Feder, ein Isolierteil angeordnet. Hierdurch wird ein unterer Kontakt von dem Kolben auf die Feder bzw. auf die Hülse verhindert.The resilient contact tongues ensure a circumferential, homogeneous contact between the sleeve and the piston even with lateral forces. As a result, the homogeneous contact is further improved. In addition, the resilient contact tongues create a certain tolerance compensation by the contact tongues hold the piston centered in the contact ring.
According to a further preferred embodiment, an insulating part is arranged in the sleeve, between the piston and the spring. As a result, a lower contact of the piston is prevented on the spring or on the 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 weiter bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist das Isolierteil aus Kunststoff, Glas oder Keramik ausgebildet. Die genannten Materialien weisen besonders vorteilhafte Gleiteigenschaften sowie Fertigungseigenschaften auf. Vorteilhafte Gleiteigenschaften des Isolierteils reduzieren die erforderliche Federkraft beim Kontaktieren und wirken sich positiv auf die Lebensdauer des Federkontaktstiftes aus.According to a further preferred embodiment, the insulating part of plastic, glass or ceramic is formed. The materials mentioned have particularly advantageous sliding properties as well as manufacturing properties. Advantageous sliding properties of the insulating part reduce the required spring force when contacting and have a positive effect on the life of the spring contact pin.

Gemäß einer weiter bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist der Kolben in einer Bohrung des Isolierteils angeordnet. Somit ist der Kolben weiter gegen ein mögliches Verkanten gesichert.According to a further preferred embodiment, the piston is arranged in a bore of the insulating part. Thus, the piston is further secured against possible tilting.

Gemäß einer weiter bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist der Kolben aus Draht gefertigt und weist an einem federseitigen Ende ein Gewinde auf. Hierdurch lassen sich Fertigungsschritte einsparen. Draht ist in verschiedenen Materialzusammensetzungen und Durchmessern kostengünstig erhältlich. Ferner ist Draht in standardisierten Fertigungsprozessen besonders einfach zu bearbeiten.According to a further preferred embodiment, the piston is made of wire and has a thread on a spring-side end. This can save manufacturing steps. Wire is available inexpensively in various material compositions and diameters. Further is Wire in standardized manufacturing processes particularly easy to edit.

Das Gewinde an dem federseitigen Ende des Kolbens sichert den Kolben in dem Isolierteil. Vorzugsweise weist das Isolierteil ein zu dem Kolbengewinde korrespondierendes Gewinde auf. Unter einem Gewinde werden Einschnitte, z.B. helixförmige oder kreisrunde Einschnitte, verstanden. Mehrere helixförmige und/oder kreisrunde Einschnitte in verschiedenen Richtungen können sich überlagern.The thread on the spring-side end of the piston secures the piston in the insulating part. Preferably, the insulating part has a thread corresponding to the piston thread. Under a thread cuts are made, e.g. helical or circular cuts, understood. Multiple helical and / or circular cuts in different directions may overlap.

Gemäß einer weiter bevorzugten Ausführungsform betragen eine Länge des Federkontaktstifts zwischen 8 mm und 15 mm, insbesondere zwischen 10 mm und 12 mm und/oder ein Durchmesser des Federkontaktstifts zwischen 0,5mm und 3mm, insbesondere zwischen 1,3 mm und 2 mm. In den genannten Dimensionen kann ein Federkontaktstift mit besonders günstigen Eigenschaften, bereitgestellt werden.According to a further preferred embodiment, a length of the spring contact pin between 8 mm and 15 mm, in particular between 10 mm and 12 mm and / or a diameter of the spring contact pin between 0.5mm and 3mm, in particular between 1.3 mm and 2 mm. In the dimensions mentioned, a spring contact pin with particularly favorable properties can be provided.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist die Hülse aus Kunststoff gefertigt.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the sleeve is made of plastic.

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 Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Federkontaktstiftes;
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 an embodiment of a spring contact pin according to the invention;

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 den Gegenstand der vorliegenden Ansprüche. Figur 1 zeigt eine schematische Schnittsicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Federkontaktstiftes 100. Der Federkontaktstift 100 weist eine Hülse 101, ein Befestigungselement 103 zur Befestigung des Federkontaktstiftes, welches in Figur 1 als Dorn ausgebildet ist, eine Feder 105, ein Isolierteil 117, einen Kolben 107 und ein Kontaktelement 111, welches in Figur 1 als Kontaktring 105 mit federnden Kontaktzungen 113 ausgebildet ist, auf.Although the present invention has been fully described above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not limited thereto, but rather to the subject matter of the present claims. FIG. 1 shows a schematic sectional view of a spring contact pin 100 according to the invention. The spring contact pin 100 has a sleeve 101, a fastening element 103 for fastening the spring contact pin, which in FIG. 1 is formed as a mandrel, a spring 105, an insulating part 117, a piston 107 and a contact element 111, which in FIG 1 is formed as a contact ring 105 with resilient contact tongues 113, on.

Der Dorn 103 dient der Verankerung Federkontaktstiftes 100 beispielsweise auf einer Leiterplatte oder in einem Gehäuse. In Figur 1 ist der Dorn 103 in die Hülse 101 eingeführt und an dieser befestigt. Es ist jedoch auch denkbar, dass der Dorn 103 und die Hülse 101 aus einem Teil gefertigt sind.The mandrel 103 serves to anchor spring contact pin 100, for example, on a printed circuit board or in a housing. In FIG. 1 the mandrel 103 is inserted into the sleeve 101 and secured thereto. However, it is also conceivable that the mandrel 103 and the sleeve 101 are made of one part.

Innerhalb der Hülse 101 ist die Feder 105 angeordnet. In entspannten Zustand verlagert die Feder 105 das Isolierteil 117, den Kolben 107 und das Kontaktelement 111 in Richtung des kopfteilseitigen Endes der Hülse 101. Beim Verstecken des Federkontaktstiftes 100 wird die Feder 105 komprimiert, sodass sich die genannten Bauelemente nach hinten, in Richtung des Dorns 103 verlagern.Within the sleeve 101, the spring 105 is arranged. In the relaxed state, the spring 105 displaces the insulating part 117, the piston 107 and the contact element 111 in the direction of the head part end of the sleeve 101. When hiding the spring contact pin 100, the spring 105 is compressed, so that the said components to the rear, in the direction of the mandrel 103 relocate.

In Figur 1 ist der Kolben 107 in einem Fußbereich in dem Isolierteil 117 angeordnet. Die Kontur des Isolierteils 117 ist korrespondierend zu der Innenkontur der Hülse 101 ausgebildet, so dass eine Verkantung des Isolierteils 117 gegenüber der Hülse 101 möglichst verhindert wird. Der Kolben 107 weist in dem Fußbereich ein Gewinde 119 auf. Der Fußbereich des Kolbens 107 kann insbesondere mehrere Gewindekonturen, beispielsweise gegenläufige Gewindekonturen, aufweisen. Unter mehreren Gewindekonturen versteht der Fachmann mehrere Schraubenlinien mit verschiedenen Parametern wie Höhe, Radius, Winkel etc.In FIG. 1 For example, the piston 107 is disposed in a foot region in the insulating member 117. The contour of the insulating part 117 is formed corresponding to the inner contour of the sleeve 101, so that a tilting of the insulating part 117 relative to the sleeve 101 is prevented as possible. The piston 107 has a thread 119 in the foot region. The foot region of the piston 107 may in particular have a plurality of thread contours, for example opposing thread contours. Under several thread contours the skilled person understands several helices with different parameters such as height, radius, angle, etc.

Der Kolben 107 ist in einer Bohrung des Isolierteils 117 angeordnet. Es ist denkbar, dass das Isolierteil in der Bohrung ein Gewinde aufweist, welches mit dem Gewinde des Kolbens in einer Wirkverbindung steht.The piston 107 is disposed in a bore of the insulating member 117. It is conceivable that the insulating part has a thread in the bore, which is in operative connection with the thread of the piston.

In Figur 1 kontaktiert der Kontaktring 115 den Kolben 107 sowie die Hülse 101. Ferner sind die federnden Kontaktzungen 113 derart abgewinkelt, dass diese sowohl den Kolben 107 als auch die Hülse 101 kontaktieren. Abhängig von der Anpresskraft der Kontaktzungen 113 an Hülse 101 sowie an den Kolben 107 ist eine Kontaktierung des Kontaktring 115 in auf die Hülse 101 bzw. auf den Kolben 107 nicht zwingend erforderlich.In FIG. 1 contacted the contact ring 115, the piston 107 and the sleeve 101. Further, the resilient contact tongues 113 are angled so that they contact both the piston 107 and the sleeve 101. Depending on the contact pressure of the contact tongues 113 on the sleeve 101 and on the piston 107, contacting of the contact ring 115 in the sleeve 101 or on the piston 107 is not absolutely necessary.

In Figur 1 weist das Kopfteil 109 des Kolbens 107 eine Mehrkantgeometrie auf. Dem Fachmann ist bekannt, dass sich die Kopfteilgeometrie anwendungsspezifisch beliebig anpassen lässt. Insbesondere ist der Kolben 107 aus mehreren Einzelteilen gefertigt. Alternativ lässt sich jedoch auch ein einteiliger Kolben verwenden.In FIG. 1 the head part 109 of the piston 107 has a polygonal geometry. It is known to the person skilled in the art that the headboard geometry can be adapted to any specific application. In particular, the piston 107 is made of several individual parts. Alternatively, however, it is also possible to use a one-piece piston.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

100100
FederkontaktstiftSpring contact pin
101101
Hülseshell
103103
Befestigungselementfastener
105105
Federfeather
107107
Kolbenpiston
109109
Kopfteilheadboard
111111
Kontaktelementcontact element
113113
Kontaktzungencontact tongues
115115
Kontaktringcontact ring
117117
IsolierteilInsulation
119119
Gewindethread

Claims (6)

  1. Spring-loaded contact pin (100) having a sleeve (101);
    a spring (105) arranged in the sleeve (101);
    a piston (107) comprising a head part (109) and which is arranged at least partially in the sleeve (101) ; and
    a contact element (111) which is arranged at least partially in the sleeve (101) and which is configured so as to contact the sleeve (101) and/or the piston (107),
    wherein an insulating part (117) is arranged in the sleeve (101), between the piston (107) and the spring and
    wherein in the untensioned state, the spring 105 displaces the insulating part 117, the piston 107 and the contact element 111 towards the head part-side end of the sleeve 101,
    characterized in that the contact element (111) is designed as a contact ring (115) which has springy contact tongues (113).
  2. Spring-loaded contact pin according to Claim 1, wherein the insulating part (117) is made from plastic, glass or ceramic.
  3. Spring-loaded contact pin according to Claim 1 or 2, wherein the piston (107) is arranged in a bore of the insulating part (117).
  4. Spring-loaded contact pin according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the piston (107) is manufactured from wire and has a thread (119) at a spring-side end.
  5. Manufacturing method for a spring-loaded contact pin according to one of the preceding claims having a length of 8 mm to 15 mm and/or having a diameter of between 0.5 mm and 3 mm, with the steps:
    - providing a sleeve (101);
    - inserting a spring (105) into the sleeve (101);
    - mounting a contact element (111), which is designed as a contact ring (115) with contact tongues (113), in the sleeve (101);
    - inserting a piston (107) into the sleeve (101).
  6. Manufacturing method according to Claim 5, wherein the manufacturing method comprises at least one of the following further steps:
    - fixing the piston in a socket and machining the piston by means of a cutting tool in a first direction in such a way that a first thread is cut into the piston (107);
    - machining the piston with the cutting tool in a second direction, opposite to the first, in order to cut a thread running in an opposite direction to the first thread;
    - fixing the sleeve (101) in an auxiliary device with a guide;
    - inserting the contact element into the guide;
    - pressing the contact element into the sleeve (101) over the guide by means of a punch;
    - boring an insulating part (117) or overmoulding the piston with insulating plastic in such a way that an insulating part (117) is formed on the piston (107).
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