EP3266076A1 - Method for assembling an angled plug connector - Google Patents

Method for assembling an angled plug connector

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EP3266076A1
EP3266076A1 EP16705039.2A EP16705039A EP3266076A1 EP 3266076 A1 EP3266076 A1 EP 3266076A1 EP 16705039 A EP16705039 A EP 16705039A EP 3266076 A1 EP3266076 A1 EP 3266076A1
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Martin Singhammer
Florian Hohenadl
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Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH and Co KG
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R9/00—Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, e.g. terminal strips or terminal blocks; Terminals or binding posts mounted upon a base or in a case; Bases therefor
    • H01R9/03—Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable, e.g. tapping connections
    • H01R9/05—Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable, e.g. tapping connections for coaxial cables
    • H01R9/0503—Connection between two cable ends
    • 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
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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
    • H01R13/52—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
    • H01R13/5202—Sealing means between parts of housing or between housing part and a wall, e.g. sealing rings
    • 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
    • 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
    • H01R24/56—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 specially adapted to a specific shape of cables, e.g. corrugated cables, twisted pair cables, cables with two screens or hollow cables
    • 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
    • H01R43/20—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
    • 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
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/10—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation
    • H01R4/16—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation 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
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/10—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation
    • H01R4/18—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
    • H01R4/187—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping combined with soldering or welding
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/28—Clamped connections, spring connections
    • H01R4/50—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a cam, wedge, cone or ball also combined with a screw
    • H01R4/5066—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a cam, wedge, cone or ball also combined with a screw mounted in an insulating housing having a cover providing clamping force
    • 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
    • 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
    • H01R9/03—Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable, e.g. tapping connections
    • H01R9/05—Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable, e.g. tapping connections for coaxial cables

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  • the present invention relates to a method for mounting an angle connector.
  • the angle connector comprises a connector housing which is traversed by an angled passageway for receiving at an angle extending conductor members.
  • An angled passageway is understood to mean a non-linear or non-straight passageway through the connector housing which may have a kink, such as a bend of about 90 °, to provide a corner connector.
  • Connectors generally serve to releasably connect electrical leads or other electrical components to transmit power and / or electrical signals in the coupled state.
  • a first connector such as a male part is verkuppelt with a complementary mating connector such as a female part.
  • a connector regularly has a cable end at which a conduit such as a cable exits the port, and a plug end at which the connector has a plug interface for coupling to the mating connector.
  • a conduit such as a cable exits the port
  • a plug end at which the connector has a plug interface for coupling to the mating connector.
  • the longitudinal direction of the cable emerging from the connector side cable and the plugging direction for coupling with the mating connector at an angle to each other, for example. At a right angle.
  • the passageway of a Winkelstellverbinders comprises a first channel portion in which the plug-in interface is received, and at an angle thereto extending second channel portion from the cable side, the cable exits.
  • Conventional angle connectors are manufactured as follows: First, a conductor component with an angled front portion carrying the plug-in interface is mounted on a cable end, for example by crimping or soldering to the cable conductor. Subsequently, the angled conductor member is inserted into a channel of a connector housing. For this purpose, two housing shells can be placed laterally from both sides on the angled conductor member and then locked together. Alternatively, the angled conductor member is inserted from the side in an open housing, and the laterally open channel is then or the like with a housing cover. locked.
  • the two housing shells must be tightly connected to each other or the housing cover must close the housing tight, for which, for example, a sealing material or adhesive can be used.
  • a sealing material or adhesive can be used.
  • watertight sealing of a connector housing at the site of final assembly of the connector is cumbersome and prone to failure, and the watertightness may be reduced over time.
  • a method is to be provided which leads to an angle connector with excellent watertightness without major installation effort.
  • Claim 11 relates to a mounting unit for producing an angle connector according to the inventive method.
  • the method according to the invention is characterized in that a first conductor component introduced into the through-channel from one side is non-positively and / or positively connected in the interior of the through-channel to a second conductor component introduced from the other side into the through-channel.
  • the first conductor component is introduced through a first channel opening into the first channel section
  • the second conductor component is introduced through the opposite second channel opening into the second channel section, which extends at an angle to the first channel section.
  • the two conductor components By pressing or pushing the first and / or the second conductor component further into the channel interior, in the direction of the kink between the two channel sections, the two conductor components can be brought into electrical and mechanical contact with each other for the transmission of electrical signals and / or current and to this Way positively and / or non-positively connected to each other.
  • the two conductor components For example. be in the channel sections respectively leading fronts of the two conductor components in the channel inside jammed together, pressed, clamped, screwed (positive connection) and / or hooked (positive connection) or the like.
  • Each of the conductor components in this case has at least one electrical conductor which is inserted into the channel in the direction of the respective channel section, so that electrical signals and / or electrical current are conducted from the cable-side end of the connector to the plug-in interface at the plug-in end of the connector can be.
  • the invention is based on the finding that a cable with an angled conductor component already attached thereto can only be introduced into a laterally open channel of an angle housing, which leads to the assembly difficulties described above. Therefore, according to the invention, the first conductor member to be mounted at an angle to the cable is first connected inside the housing to the second conductor member attached to the front cable end.
  • the channel can be circulated in this case by a housing side wall which is closed on all sides laterally, a second housing shell or a housing cover for tightly closing the housing after the introduction of the angled conductor component is unnecessary. Rather, the angled channel having housing can already be made in one piece of a waterproof material such as plastic, so that after introduction of the conductor components only the two channel openings are sealed to provide a fully sealed Win kelsteckverbinder. Furthermore, eliminates the step of bonding or sealing of a plurality of housing parts on site by the connector fitter.
  • Particularly time-saving and user-friendly is a method for producing an angle connector, comprising the following steps: Provision of a mounting unit having the connector housing and the first conductor member, wherein the first conductor member is held in the passageway in a confining Stelungsteliung in which it further in Then, the second conductor component from the other side into the passage to an end position, then connecting the two conductor components in the channel interior by the first conductor member is also pushed into an end position in the passage further into or pushed ,
  • the first conductor component is preferably held non-positively in the confectioning position at a position provided in the first channel section.
  • the first conductor component at least partially abut closely against the channel inner wall of the first channel section. For example.
  • the first conductor member has the first conductor member radially outwardly projecting projections such as circumferential studs, which press against the channel inner wall and hold the first conductor member in the confectioning position or fix.
  • This fixation is preferably set up so weakly that the first conductor component for connection to the second conductor component can be pushed further into the first channel portion by a pressure force directed into the channel interior.
  • the fixation is set up so strong that the first conductor component can not detach from the connector housing without noticeable force and, for example, can fall into or out of the channel into the channel.
  • the first conductor component In the confectioning position, the first conductor component preferably projects into the first channel section only to such an extent that insertion of the second conductor component into the second channel section as far as the end position is not impeded thereby.
  • the mounting unit is transported to the already held in the channel first conductor member to that place where the connector to be attached to the front end of a line or a cable.
  • the line is inserted with the attached at the front end of the line second conductor member in the second channel portion until the second conductor member abuts against a stop in the channel and is then arranged in its axial end position.
  • the first conductor component already arranged in the first channel section is pressed further into the channel until it is electrically and mechanically contacted with the second conductor component in the region of the kink of the channel and is preferably connected inseparably therewith.
  • a particularly simple, quickly producible and permanent connection between the first and the second conductor component in the interior of the channel is possible in that the first conductor component is pressed with the second conductor component.
  • a press connection only requires a compressive force on one of the conductor components in its longitudinal direction or in the longitudinal direction of the corresponding channel section.
  • a press connection is well suited for the transmission of electrical signals and / or currents due to the large contact surface between the connection partners provided thereby.
  • a press connection is particularly durable and durable.
  • the angle plug connector is a coaxial plug connector, in which each of the conductor components has an inner conductor and an outer conductor which at least partially surrounds the inner conductor.
  • the outer conductor may form a shield of the inner conductor and / or at least partially closed the inner conductor sleeve-like manner or circulate in the form of a spring cage or wire mesh.
  • both the first conductor component and the second conductor component have a coaxial construction with the inner conductor and the outer conductor encircling it, the inner conductors and the outer conductors of the two conductor components preferably each extending essentially at right angles to one another.
  • both the outer conductor and the inner conductor of the two conductor components in the interior of the through-channel are positively and / or positively connected with each other.
  • the opening may be arranged in a press-fit section provided at the front end of the outer conductor of the second conductor component in such a way that, after insertion of the second conductor component into the second channel section, it is directed toward the first channel section and forms its continuation, so that the first conductor part can be easily inserted into the opening can be pressed in by pushing it further into the channel.
  • the outer conductor of one or both conductor components can at least partially consist of a suitable metal with respect to the compression, such as a die-cast zinc or brass.
  • the pressing of the two outer conductors can or the like quickly and easily by means of a portable, preferably hand-operated pressing tool such as a toggle press. respectively.
  • a pressing is thus possible directly at the installation of the angle connector.
  • the inner conductors of the two conductor components are brought into electrical and mechanical contact with each other and thereby preferably connected to one another in a positive and / or non-positive manner. It is not necessary to press the inner conductors together. Rather, the production of a frictional contact between the two inner conductor such as a simple clamp or clamp contact for a reliable electrical contact may be sufficient, while the mechanical strength of the compound can be ensured mainly by providing a much greater holding force providing press contact between the outer conductors.
  • Reliable electrical contact between the two inner conductors when the first conductor component is pressed into the second conductor component can be produced by forcing a pin-shaped section of the inner conductor of the first conductor component into a clamping portion of the inner conductor of the second conductor component and clamping it.
  • the clamping portion may comprise two or more deflectable spring tabs, which are deflected during insertion of the pin-shaped portion and thereby biased in the direction of this, so that a permanent and surface electrical contact is ensured.
  • the angle connector can be ensured that the passage is bounded by a one-piece inner wall of the connector housing.
  • the entire connector housing having the angled passageway may be integrally molded of a waterproof material such as plastic. The bonding or sealing of a connection region between two or housing parts is thereby eliminated when using the method according to the invention.
  • the first conductor component preferably has the plug-in interface for coupling to a complementary mating connector and has a coaxial construction.
  • the plug-in interface comprises an outer conductor, such as a spring cage or pipe section, and an inner conductor preferably held centrally by an insulating part.
  • the second conductor component is attached to one end of a coaxial cable and extends substantially in the cable longitudinal direction, wherein the coaxial structure of the coaxial cable with an inner conductor and an outer conductor at least partially circumferential outer conductor is continued by the second conductor member.
  • the second conductor component is crimped and / or soldered to the front end of the coaxial cable such that the cable inner conductor electrically contacts the inner conductor of the second conductor component and the outer cable conductor electrically contacts the outer conductor of the second conductor component.
  • the one sealing member which prevents liquid from entering the channel interior from the one side preferably seals a gap between a cable and / or the associated second conductor member and the inner wall of the passageway.
  • the second sealing member, which prevents liquid from entering the channel interior from one side when a mating connector is connected to the angle adjusting connector, is preferably for sealing engagement with a housing portion of a mating connector inserted into the channel opening of the first channel portion.
  • the present invention relates to an angle connector made according to the method of the invention.
  • the angle connector may have the above-mentioned features individually or in any combination, reference being made to avoid repetition of the above statements.
  • the present invention relates to a mounting unit for producing an angle plug connector by means of the method according to the invention, wherein the mounting unit comprises a connector housing with a preferably rectangular angled passageway for receiving conductor components, and a first conductor member which is inserted from one side into the passageway and there is held in a confectioning position, from which it is even further displaced into the passageway, and which is arranged such that it by moving further into the passage to a final position positively and or non-positively with a from the other side in the Through passage to be introduced second conductor component connected, in particular can be pressed.
  • the mounting unit comprises a connector housing with a preferably rectangular angled passageway for receiving conductor components, and a first conductor member which is inserted from one side into the passageway and there is held in a confectioning position, from which it is even further displaced into the passageway, and which is arranged such that it by moving further into the passage to a final position positively and or non-positively with a from the other side in the Through passage to be
  • the assembly unit may have the above-mentioned features individually or in any combination, reference being made to avoid repetition of the above statements.
  • the invention will be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. Showing:
  • FIG. 1 shows an intermediate step in the assembly of an angle connector 100 according to the inventive method in a longitudinal sectional view
  • Fig. 2 shows a fully assembled according to the inventive angle connector 100 in a longitudinal sectional view
  • FIG 3 shows a mounting unit 200 according to the invention for producing an angle plug connector 100 according to the method according to the invention in a perspective view.
  • FIGS 1 to 3 show three steps in carrying out a method according to the invention for mounting a waterproof angle connector 100, wherein in the assembly, starting from the step shown in Fig. 3 via the step shown in Fig. 1 finally the illustrated in Fig. 2 angle connector will be produced.
  • a ready-mounted angle connector is shown in Figure 2 in longitudinal cross-section and will be described first:
  • the angle connector 100 has a connector housing 10 made of plastic, which is traversed by a rectangular angled passageway 12. In the passageway 12, a conductor assembly is received, which is coupled to the front end of a coaxial cable 50.
  • the coaxial cable 50 enters at a cable-side end of the connector 100 in the passageway 12 a.
  • the plug connector has a plug-in interface 11 for coupling the plug connector to a mating plug connector (not shown).
  • the conductor assembly consists of two conductor members 14, 16, of which the second conductor member 16 is electrically and mechanically attached to the end of the coaxial cable 50 and extends in a first channel portion further in Longitudinal direction of the cable 50 extends.
  • the leading end in the channel 12 of the second conductor member 16 is electrically and mechanically connected to the first conductor member 14, wherein the longitudinal axis of the first conductor member 14 extends substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the second conductor member 16.
  • the first conductor component 14 is arranged in a first channel section extending substantially perpendicular to the second channel section and has the plug-in interface 11 for coupling to the mating connector.
  • the two conductor components 14, 16 are preferably connected to each other in a non-detachable manner.
  • the inner conductor of the coaxial cable is connected to an inner conductor 36 of the second conductor component 16 (for example, by crimping or soldering), which has a clamping portion for clamping a pin-shaped portion of an inner conductor 34 of the first conductor member 14 at its front end.
  • the inner conductor 34 of the first conductor component has here, for example, at the plug-side end an inner conductor socket.
  • the outer conductor of the coaxial cable is connected to an outer conductor 26 of the second conductor component 16 (preferably by crimping), which has a press-in section 27 with an opening for pressing in an outer conductor 24 of the first conductor component 14 at its front end.
  • the outer conductor 24 of the first conductor component has at its plug-side end here by way of example a spring cage for contacting an outer conductor of the mating connector.
  • the angle connector has excellent sealing properties.
  • a mounting unit 200 is provided, as shown in Fig. 3 right.
  • the mounting unit 200 has the integrally molded connector housing 10 and the first conductor member 14 held in the first passage portion of the passageway 12.
  • the first conductor component 14 consists of the at least partially tubular outer conductor 24 and the inner conductor 34 held centrally by an insulator part.
  • the channel diameter of the first channel section is selected such that the first conductor component 14 introduced from the one side X of the channel 12 is frictionally retained by the channel wall without further sliding into the channel 12 or falling out again.
  • the first conductor component is held in a confectioning position I shown in FIG. 2 in the first channel section, in which it does not yet engage the second channel section, so that the second conductor component 16 easily reaches an end stop from the other side Y of the channel into the first channel section second channel portion can be inserted without abutting the first conductor member 14.
  • the cable assembler now inserts the second conductor member 16 attached to the front end of the coaxial cable 50 from the other side Y into the second channel portion until it abuts against the end stop and then in the position shown in FIG End position II is arranged.
  • the second conductor component 16, which is shown particularly clearly in FIG. 3, comprises the outer conductor 26 with the press-in section 27 at its front end and the inner conductor 36 approximately centrally held therein via an insulator part with the clamping section at its front end, which via an opening in the press-in section 27 is accessible.
  • the opening of the press-in section 27 faces the first channel section and points in the direction of the first conductor component 14 held therein.
  • the first conductor member 14 is now pressed by means of a press such as a hand press in the passageway 12, wherein the leading, approximately tubular wall portion of the outer conductor 24 of the first conductor member 14 in the opening of the press-in 27 of Outer conductor 26 of the second conductor member 16 is pressed. Due to the excess of the tubular wall portion creates a non-releasable interference fit between this and the press-in portion 27. At the same time, the pin-shaped portion of the inner conductor 34 is inserted in the spring tabs having clamping portion of the inner conductor 36.
  • the compression between the two conductor members 14, 16 can be performed quickly and easily on site by the cable fitter in the interior of the through-channel 12, so that multi-part connector housing and the associated Dskys- and assembly problems omitted.
  • the invention further relates to the mounting unit 200, as shown in Fig. 3 right.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a method for assembling an angled plug connector (100) with a plug connector housing (10), which has a through channel (12) preferably angled at a right angle in order to receive conductor components (14, 16) extending at an angle relative to one another, wherein a first conductor component (14) introduced from one side (X) into the through channel (12) in the interior of the through channel is connected by non-positive and/or by positive engagement to a second conductor component (16) introduced from the other side (Y) into the through channel (12). The invention further relates to an assembly unit (200) for carrying out said method.

Description

Verfahren zur Montage eines Winkelsteckverbinders  Method for mounting an angle connector
Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Montage eines Winkelsteckverbinders. Der Winkelsteckverbinder umfasst ein Steckverbindergehäuse, das von einem gewinkelten Durchgangskanal zur Aufnahme von unter einem Winkel zueinander verlaufenden Leiterbauteilen durchlaufen wird. Unter einem gewinkelten Durchgangskanal wird eine nicht linear bzw. nicht gerade verlaufende Durchführung durch das Steckverbindergehäuse verstanden, die einen Knick wie etwa eine Biegung um etwa 90° zur Bereitstellung eines Ecksteckverbinders aufweisen kann. The present invention relates to a method for mounting an angle connector. The angle connector comprises a connector housing which is traversed by an angled passageway for receiving at an angle extending conductor members. An angled passageway is understood to mean a non-linear or non-straight passageway through the connector housing which may have a kink, such as a bend of about 90 °, to provide a corner connector.
Steckverbinder dienen allgemein zum lösbaren Verbinden von elektrischen Leitungen oder anderen elektrischen Komponenten, um im verkuppelten Zustand Strom und/oder elektrische Signale zu übertragen. Dabei wird ein erster Steckverbinder wie etwa ein Steckerteil mit einem komplementären Gegensteckverbinder wie etwa einem Buchsenteil verkuppelt. Connectors generally serve to releasably connect electrical leads or other electrical components to transmit power and / or electrical signals in the coupled state. In this case, a first connector such as a male part is verkuppelt with a complementary mating connector such as a female part.
Ein Steckverbinder weist regelmäßig ein kabelseitiges Ende, an dem eine Leitung wie etwa ein Kabel aus dem Durchgangskanal austritt, und ein steckseitiges Ende auf, an dem der Steckverbinder eine Steckschnittstelle zum Verkuppeln mit dem Gegensteckverbinder aufweist. Im Falle eines Winkelsteckverbinders verlaufen die Längsrichtung der aus dem Steckverbinder kabelseitig austretenden Leitung und die Steckrichtung zum Verkuppeln mit dem Gegensteckverbinder unter einem Winkel zueinander, bspw. unter einem rechten Winkel. Auf diese Weise ist ein besonders platzsparendes Ankoppeln an einen Gegensteckverbinder möglich, und ferner kann auf eine beschädigungsanfällige gekrümmte Verlegung eines mit dem Steckverbinder verbundenen Kabels verzichtet werden, da der Steckverbinder selbst auf kleinem Raum die Richtungsänderung vorgibt. A connector regularly has a cable end at which a conduit such as a cable exits the port, and a plug end at which the connector has a plug interface for coupling to the mating connector. In the case of an angle connector, the longitudinal direction of the cable emerging from the connector side cable and the plugging direction for coupling with the mating connector at an angle to each other, for example. At a right angle. In this way, a particularly space-saving coupling to a mating connector is possible, and further can be dispensed with a damage prone curved installation of a cable connected to the connector, since the connector dictates even in a small space, the change in direction.
Mit anderen Worten umfasst der Durchgangskanal eines Winkelstellverbinders einen ersten Kanalabschnitt, in dem die Steckschnittstelle aufgenommen ist, und einen unter einem Winkel dazu verlaufenden zweiten Kanalabschnitt, aus dem kabelseitig das Kabel austritt. In other words, the passageway of a Winkelstellverbinders comprises a first channel portion in which the plug-in interface is received, and at an angle thereto extending second channel portion from the cable side, the cable exits.
Herkömmliche Winkelsteckverbinder werden wie folgt hergestellt: Zunächst wird ein Leiterbauteil mit einem die Steckschnittstelle tragenden abgewinkelten Vorderabschnitt an ein Kabelende anmontiert, bspw. durch Crimpen oder Anlöten an den Kabelleiter. Anschließend wird das gewinkelte Leiterbauteil in einen Kanal eines Steckverbindergehäuses eingebracht. Dazu können zwei Gehäuseschalen seitlich von beiden Seiten auf das gewinkelte Leiterbauteil aufgesetzt und dann miteinander verrastet werden. Alternativ wird das gewinkelte Leiterbauteil von der Seite in ein offenes Gehäuse eingeführt, und der seitlich offene Kanal wird dann mit einem Gehäusedeckel o.dgl. verschlossen. Conventional angle connectors are manufactured as follows: First, a conductor component with an angled front portion carrying the plug-in interface is mounted on a cable end, for example by crimping or soldering to the cable conductor. Subsequently, the angled conductor member is inserted into a channel of a connector housing. For this purpose, two housing shells can be placed laterally from both sides on the angled conductor member and then locked together. Alternatively, the angled conductor member is inserted from the side in an open housing, and the laterally open channel is then or the like with a housing cover. locked.
Falls der Winkelsteckverbinder wasserdicht ausgebildet sein soll, müssen die beiden Gehäuseschalen dicht miteinander verbunden werden bzw. muss der Gehäusedeckel das Gehäuse dicht verschließen, wofür bspw. ein Dichtungsmaterial oder Klebstoff verwendet werden können. Ein wasserdichtes Verschließen eines Steckverbindergehäuses am Ort der Endmontage des Steckverbinders ist allerdings aufwändig und fehleranfällig, und die Wasserdichtheit kann mit der Zeit nachlassen. Ferner fallen für die Herstellung, den Transport und die Montage eines mehrteiligen Gehäuses zusätzliche Kosten an. In Anbetracht der beschriebenen Probleme ist es die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, ein Verfahren zur vereinfachten Montage eines Winkelsteckverbinders bereitzustellen und die Herstellungskosten gleichzeitig zu senken. Insbesondere soll ein Verfahren bereitgestellt werden, das ohne größeren Montageaufwand zu einem Winkelsteckverbinder mit exzellenter Wasserdichtheit führt. If the angle connector is to be made watertight, the two housing shells must be tightly connected to each other or the housing cover must close the housing tight, for which, for example, a sealing material or adhesive can be used. However, watertight sealing of a connector housing at the site of final assembly of the connector is cumbersome and prone to failure, and the watertightness may be reduced over time. Furthermore, there are additional costs for the production, transport and installation of a multi-part housing. In view of the described problems, it is the object of the present invention to provide a method for simplified assembly of an angle connector and simultaneously reduce the manufacturing cost. In particular, a method is to be provided which leads to an angle connector with excellent watertightness without major installation effort.
Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch eine Weiterbildung der herkömmlichen Montageverfahren mit den Verfahrensschritten gemäß Patentanspruch 1 gelöst. Patentanspruch 11 betrifft eine Montageeinheit zum Herstellen eines Winkelsteckverbinders gemäß dem erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren. This object is achieved by a development of the conventional assembly method with the method steps according to claim 1. Claim 11 relates to a mounting unit for producing an angle connector according to the inventive method.
Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass ein von der einen Seite in den Durchgangskanal eingebrachtes erstes Leiterbauteil im Inneren des Durchgangskanals kraft- und/oder formschlüssig mit einem von der anderen Seite in den Durchgangskanal eingebrachten zweiten Leiterbauteil verbunden wird. Mit anderen Worten ist das erste Leiterbauteil durch eine erste Kanalöffnung in den ersten Kanalabschnitt eingebracht, und das zweite Leiterbauteil ist durch die entgegengesetzte zweite Kanalöffnung in den zweiten Kanalabschnitt eingebracht, der unter einem Winkel zu dem ersten Kanalabschnitt verläuft. Durch Drücken oder Schieben des ersten und/oder des zweiten Leiterbauteil weiter in das Kanalinnere, in Richtung der Knickstelle zwischen den beiden Kanalabschnitten, können die beiden Leiterbauteile miteinander in elektrischen und mechanischen Kontakt zur Übertragung von elektrischen Signalen und/oder Strom gebracht werden und auf diese Weise form- und/oder kraftschlüssig miteinander verbunden werden. Bspw. werden die in den Kanalabschnitten jeweils vorlaufenden Fronten der beiden Leiterbauteile im Kanalinneren miteinander verklemmt, verpresst, verklammert, verschraubt (kraftschlüssige Verbindung) und/oder verhakt (formschlüssige Verbindung) o.dgl. The method according to the invention is characterized in that a first conductor component introduced into the through-channel from one side is non-positively and / or positively connected in the interior of the through-channel to a second conductor component introduced from the other side into the through-channel. In other words, the first conductor component is introduced through a first channel opening into the first channel section, and the second conductor component is introduced through the opposite second channel opening into the second channel section, which extends at an angle to the first channel section. By pressing or pushing the first and / or the second conductor component further into the channel interior, in the direction of the kink between the two channel sections, the two conductor components can be brought into electrical and mechanical contact with each other for the transmission of electrical signals and / or current and to this Way positively and / or non-positively connected to each other. For example. be in the channel sections respectively leading fronts of the two conductor components in the channel inside jammed together, pressed, clamped, screwed (positive connection) and / or hooked (positive connection) or the like.
Jedes der Leiterbauteile weist dabei zumindest einen elektrischen Leiter auf, der in Richtung des jeweiligen Kanalabschnitts in den Kanal eingeführt ist, so dass elektrische Signale und/oder elektrischer Strom von dem kabelseitigen Ende des Steckverbinders bis hin zu der Steckschnittstelle an dem steckseitigen Ende des Steckverbinders geleitet werden können. Die Erfindung geht auf die Erkenntnis zurück, dass ein Kabel mit einem daran bereits angebrachten gewinkelten Leiterbauteil nur in einen seitlich offenen Kanal eines Winkelgehäuses eingebracht werden kann, was zu den oben beschriebenen Montageschwierigkeiten führt. Deshalb wird erfindungsgemäß das unter einem Winkel zu dem Kabel zu montierende erste Leiterbauteil erst im Inneren des Gehäuses mit dem zweiten Leiterbauteil verbunden, das an dem vorderen Kabelende angebracht ist. Dies hat den Vorteil, dass die beiden Leiterbauteile, die vor der Montage im Steckverbindergehäuse jeweils im Wesentlichen linear verlaufen, von den beiden ohnehin erforderlichen entgegengesetzten Kanalöffnungen her in einen ringsum seitlich geschlossenen Kanal eingebracht werden können und erst dann zur Bereitstellung des gewinkelten Leiterverlaufs im Inneren des Steckverbindergehäuses miteinander verbunden werden können. Each of the conductor components in this case has at least one electrical conductor which is inserted into the channel in the direction of the respective channel section, so that electrical signals and / or electrical current are conducted from the cable-side end of the connector to the plug-in interface at the plug-in end of the connector can be. The invention is based on the finding that a cable with an angled conductor component already attached thereto can only be introduced into a laterally open channel of an angle housing, which leads to the assembly difficulties described above. Therefore, according to the invention, the first conductor member to be mounted at an angle to the cable is first connected inside the housing to the second conductor member attached to the front cable end. This has the advantage that the two conductor components, which in each case run substantially linearly in the connector housing prior to assembly, can be introduced from the two, anyway required, opposite channel openings into a channel which is laterally closed all around and only then to provide the angled conductor course inside the Connector housing can be connected together.
Da der Kanal in diesem Fall von einer ringsum seitlich geschlossenen Gehäuseinnenwand umlaufen werden kann, erübrigt sich eine zweite Gehäuseschale oder ein Gehäusedeckel zum dichten Verschließen des Gehäuses nach dem Einbringen des gewinkelten Leiterbauteils. Vielmehr kann das den gewinkelten Kanal aufweisende Gehäuse bereits einteilig aus einem wasserdichten Material wie etwa Kunststoff hergestellt werden, so dass nach Einbringen der Leiterbauteile lediglich noch die beiden Kanalöffnungen abzudichten sind, um einen vollständig dichten Win kelsteckverbinder bereitzustellen. Ferner entfällt der Schritt des Verklebens bzw. des Abdichtens mehrerer Gehäuseteile vor Ort durch den Steckverbinder-Monteur. Since the channel can be circulated in this case by a housing side wall which is closed on all sides laterally, a second housing shell or a housing cover for tightly closing the housing after the introduction of the angled conductor component is unnecessary. Rather, the angled channel having housing can already be made in one piece of a waterproof material such as plastic, so that after introduction of the conductor components only the two channel openings are sealed to provide a fully sealed Win kelsteckverbinder. Furthermore, eliminates the step of bonding or sealing of a plurality of housing parts on site by the connector fitter.
Besonders zeitsparend und benutzerfreundlich ist ein Verfahren zum Herstellen eines Winkelsteckverbinders, das die folgenden Schritte aufweist: Bereitstellen einer Montageeinheit, die das Steckverbindergehäuse und das erste Leiterbauteil aufweist, wobei das erste Leiterbauteil in dem Durchgangskanal in einer Konfektionierungssteliung gehalten ist, in der es noch weiter in den Durchgangskanal hinein verschiebbar ist, daraufhin Einführen des zweiten Leiterbauteils von der anderen Seite in den Durchgangskanal bis in eine Endstellung, daraufhin Verbinden der beiden Leiterbauteile im Kanalinneren, indem das erste Leiterbauteil ebenfalls bis in eine Endstellung weiter in den Durchgangskanal hinein geschoben bzw. gedrückt wird. Das erste Leiterbauteil ist in der Konfektionierungsstellung vorzugsweise kraftschlüssig an einer dafür vorgesehenen Position in dem ersten Kanalabschnitt gehalten. Dazu kann das erste Leiterbauteil zumindest abschnittsweise eng an der Kanalinnenwand des ersten Kanalabschnitts anliegen. Bspw. weist das erste Leiterbauteil radial nach außen vorstehende Vorsprünge wie etwa umlaufende Noppen auf, die gegen die Kanalinnenwand drücken und das erste Leiterbauteil in der Konfektionierungsstellung festhalten bzw. fixieren. Diese Fixierung ist bevorzugt so schwach eingerichtet, dass das erste Leiterbauteil zum Verbinden mit dem zweiten Leiterbauteil durch eine in das Kanalinnere gerichtete Druckkraft weiter in den ersten Kanalabschnitt hineingedrückt werden kann. Andererseits ist die Fixierung so stark eingerichtet, dass sich das erste Leiterbauteil ohne spürbare Krafteinwirkung nicht von dem Steckverbindergehäuse lösen kann und bspw. in den Kanal hinein- oder aus dem Kanal herausfallen kann. In der Konfektionierungsstellung ragt das erste Leiterbauteil vorzugsweise nur so weit in den ersten Kanalabschnitt hinein, dass ein Einführen des zweiten Leiterbauteils in den zweiten Kanalabschnitt bis in die Endstellung dadurch nicht behindert wird. Particularly time-saving and user-friendly is a method for producing an angle connector, comprising the following steps: Provision of a mounting unit having the connector housing and the first conductor member, wherein the first conductor member is held in the passageway in a confining Stelungsteliung in which it further in Then, the second conductor component from the other side into the passage to an end position, then connecting the two conductor components in the channel interior by the first conductor member is also pushed into an end position in the passage further into or pushed , The first conductor component is preferably held non-positively in the confectioning position at a position provided in the first channel section. For this purpose, the first conductor component at least partially abut closely against the channel inner wall of the first channel section. For example. has the first conductor member radially outwardly projecting projections such as circumferential studs, which press against the channel inner wall and hold the first conductor member in the confectioning position or fix. This fixation is preferably set up so weakly that the first conductor component for connection to the second conductor component can be pushed further into the first channel portion by a pressure force directed into the channel interior. On the other hand, the fixation is set up so strong that the first conductor component can not detach from the connector housing without noticeable force and, for example, can fall into or out of the channel into the channel. In the confectioning position, the first conductor component preferably projects into the first channel section only to such an extent that insertion of the second conductor component into the second channel section as far as the end position is not impeded thereby.
Zur Montage des Winkelsteckverbinders wird die Montageeinheit mit dem im Kanal bereits gehaltenen ersten Leiterbauteil zu demjenigen Ort transportiert, an dem der Steckverbinder an dem vorderen Ende einer Leitung bzw. eines Kabels angebracht werden soll. To mount the angle connector, the mounting unit is transported to the already held in the channel first conductor member to that place where the connector to be attached to the front end of a line or a cable.
Anschließend wird die Leitung mit dem an dem vorderen Leitungsende angebrachten zweiten Leiterbauteil in den zweiten Kanalabschnitt eingeführt, bis das zweite Leiterbauteil an einem Anschlag im Kanal anschlägt und dann in seiner axialen End Stellung angeordnet ist. Subsequently, the line is inserted with the attached at the front end of the line second conductor member in the second channel portion until the second conductor member abuts against a stop in the channel and is then arranged in its axial end position.
Anschließend wird wiederum das bereits im ersten Kanalabschnitt angeordnete erste Leiterbauteil weiter in den Kanal eingedrückt, bis es das zweite Leiterbauteil im Bereich des Knickstelle des Kanals elektrisch und mechanisch kontaktiert und vorzugsweise unlösbar mit diesem verbunden wird. Eine besonders einfache, schnell herstellbare und dauerhafte Verbindung zwischen dem ersten und dem zweiten Leiterbauteil im Inneren des Kanals ist dadurch möglich, dass das erste Leiterbauteil mit dem zweiten Leiterbauteil verpresst wird. Eine Pressverbindung erfordert lediglich eine Druckkraft auf eines der Leiterbauteile in dessen Längsrichtung bzw. in der Längsrichtung des entsprechenden Kanalabschnitts. Eine Pressverbindung ist aufgrund der dadurch bereitgestellten großen Anlagefläche zwischen den Verbindungspartnern gut für die Übertragung elektrischer Signale und/oder Ströme geeignet. Ferner ist eine Pressverbindung besonders haltbar und dauerhaft. Subsequently, in turn, the first conductor component already arranged in the first channel section is pressed further into the channel until it is electrically and mechanically contacted with the second conductor component in the region of the kink of the channel and is preferably connected inseparably therewith. A particularly simple, quickly producible and permanent connection between the first and the second conductor component in the interior of the channel is possible in that the first conductor component is pressed with the second conductor component. A press connection only requires a compressive force on one of the conductor components in its longitudinal direction or in the longitudinal direction of the corresponding channel section. A press connection is well suited for the transmission of electrical signals and / or currents due to the large contact surface between the connection partners provided thereby. Furthermore, a press connection is particularly durable and durable.
Bei einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist der Winkelsteckerbinder ein Koaxial-Steckverbinder, bei dem jedes der Leiterbauteile einen Innenleiter und einen den Innenleiter zumindest abschnittsweise umlaufenden Außenleiter aufweist. Der Außenleiter kann eine Schirmung des Innenleiters ausbilden und/oder den Innenleiter zumindest abschnittsweise hülsenartig geschlossen oder in Form eines Federkorbs oder Drahtgeflechts umlaufen. Vorzugsweise weist sowohl das erste Leiterbauteil als auch das zweite Leiterbauteil einen koaxialen Aufbau mit dem Innenleiter und dem diesen umlaufenden Außenleiter auf, wobei die Innenleiter und die Auß>enleiter der beiden Leiterbauteile vorzugsweise jeweils im Wesentlichen rechtwinklig zueinander verlaufen. In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the angle plug connector is a coaxial plug connector, in which each of the conductor components has an inner conductor and an outer conductor which at least partially surrounds the inner conductor. The outer conductor may form a shield of the inner conductor and / or at least partially closed the inner conductor sleeve-like manner or circulate in the form of a spring cage or wire mesh. Preferably, both the first conductor component and the second conductor component have a coaxial construction with the inner conductor and the outer conductor encircling it, the inner conductors and the outer conductors of the two conductor components preferably each extending essentially at right angles to one another.
Im Hinblick auf eine schnelle und zeitsparende Montage hat es sich als zweckmäßig erwiesen, dass sowohl die Außenleiter als auch die Innenleiter der beiden Leiterbauteile im Inneren des Durchgangskanals kraft und/oder formschlüssig miteinander verbunden werden. With regard to a quick and time-saving installation, it has proved to be expedient that both the outer conductor and the inner conductor of the two conductor components in the interior of the through-channel are positively and / or positively connected with each other.
Im Hinblick auf eine stabile mechanische Verbindung zwischen den beiden Leiterbauteilen hat es sich dabei als vorteilhaft erwiesen, dass die Außenleiter der beiden Leiterbauteile miteinander verpresst werden, während die Innenleiter nicht notwendigerweise miteinander verpresst werden. Eine Pressverbindung zwischen den flächenmäßig größeren Außenleitern ist besonders stabil und haltbar, während die Innenleiter durch die zur Herstellung einer Pressverbindung erforderliche Kraft leicht beschädigt werden könnten. Eine zuverlässige und besonders haltbare Verpressung der beiden Außenleiter ist dadurch möglich, dass ein im Wesentlichen rohrförmiger Wandabschnitt des Außenleiters des ersten Leiterbauteils mit Übermaß in eine Öffnung des Außenleiters des zweiten Leiterbauteils eingepresst wird. Mit anderen Worten ergibt sich eine Übermaßpassung (Presspassung) zwischen den beiden Außenleitern. Die Öffnung kann in einem am vorderen Ende des Außenleiters des zweiten Leiterbauteils vorgesehenen Einpressabschnitt derart angeordnet sein, dass sie nach dem Einführen des zweiten Leiterbauteils in den zweiten Kanalabschnitt zu dem ersten Kanalabschnitt hin gerichtet ist und dessen Fortsetzung bildet, so dass das erste Leiterteil problemlos in die Öffnung einpressbar ist, indem es weiter in den Kanal vorgedrückt wird. With regard to a stable mechanical connection between the two conductor components, it has proved to be advantageous in that the outer conductors of the two conductor components are pressed together, while the inner conductors are not necessarily pressed together. A press connection between the larger area outer conductors is particularly stable and durable, while the inner conductors could be easily damaged by the force required to make a press connection. A reliable and particularly durable compression of the two outer conductors is possible in that a substantially tubular wall portion of the outer conductor of the first conductor member is pressed with excess in an opening of the outer conductor of the second conductor member. In other words, there is an interference fit (press fit) between the two outer conductors. The opening may be arranged in a press-fit section provided at the front end of the outer conductor of the second conductor component in such a way that, after insertion of the second conductor component into the second channel section, it is directed toward the first channel section and forms its continuation, so that the first conductor part can be easily inserted into the opening can be pressed in by pushing it further into the channel.
Der Außenleiter eines oder beider Leiterbauteile kann zumindest abschnittsweise aus einem im Hinblick auf die Verpressung geeigneten Metall wie etwa einem Zink- Druckguss oder aus Messing bestehen. The outer conductor of one or both conductor components can at least partially consist of a suitable metal with respect to the compression, such as a die-cast zinc or brass.
Das Verpressen der beiden Außenleiter kann schnell und ohne großen Aufwand mittels eines transportablen, vorzugsweise handbedienbaren Presswerkzeugs wie etwa einer Kniehebelpresse o.dgl. erfolgen. Ein Verpressen ist somit unmittelbar am Montageort des Winkelsteckverbinders möglich. The pressing of the two outer conductors can or the like quickly and easily by means of a portable, preferably hand-operated pressing tool such as a toggle press. respectively. A pressing is thus possible directly at the installation of the angle connector.
Wie bereits angedeutet, werden bei der Verpressung der Außenleiter gleichzeitig auch die von diesen zumindest abschnittsweise umlaufenen Innenleiter der beiden Leiterbauteile in elektrischen und mechanischen Kontakt miteinander gebracht und dadurch vorzugsweise form- und/oder kraftschlüssig miteinander verbunden. Dabei ist es nicht erforderlich, auch die Innenleiter miteinander zu verpressen. Vielmehr kann die Herstellung eines kraftschlüssigen Kontakts zwischen den beiden Innenleiters wie etwa eines einfachen Klemm- oder Klammerkontakts für eine zuverlässige elektrische Kontaktierung ausreichend sein, während die mechanische Festigkeit der Verbindung vor allem durch den eine weitaus größere Haltekraft bereitstellenden Presskontakt zwischen den Außenleitern gewährleistet werden kann. Ein zuverlässiger elektrischer Kontakt zwischen den beiden Innenleitern beim Einpressen des ersten Leiterbauteils in das zweite Leiterbauteil ist dadurch herstellbar, dass ein stiftförmiger Abschnitt des Innenleiters des ersten Leiterbauteils in einen Klemmabschnitt des Innenleiters des zweiten Leiterbauteils vorgeschoben und von diesem eingeklemmt wird. Der Klemmabschnitt kann zwei oder mehr auslenkbare Federlaschen aufweisen, die beim Einführen des stiftförmigen Abschnitts ausgelenkt und dadurch in Richtung auf diesen vorgespannt werden, so dass eine dauerhafte und flächige elektrische Kontaktierung sichergestellt ist. As already indicated, during the pressing of the outer conductors, the inner conductors of the two conductor components, which are at least partially circumscribed by them, are brought into electrical and mechanical contact with each other and thereby preferably connected to one another in a positive and / or non-positive manner. It is not necessary to press the inner conductors together. Rather, the production of a frictional contact between the two inner conductor such as a simple clamp or clamp contact for a reliable electrical contact may be sufficient, while the mechanical strength of the compound can be ensured mainly by providing a much greater holding force providing press contact between the outer conductors. Reliable electrical contact between the two inner conductors when the first conductor component is pressed into the second conductor component can be produced by forcing a pin-shaped section of the inner conductor of the first conductor component into a clamping portion of the inner conductor of the second conductor component and clamping it. The clamping portion may comprise two or more deflectable spring tabs, which are deflected during insertion of the pin-shaped portion and thereby biased in the direction of this, so that a permanent and surface electrical contact is ensured.
Eine exzellente Wasserdichtheit des Winkelsteckverbinders kann dadurch gewährleistet werden, dass der Durchgangskanal von einer einteilig ausgebildeten Innenwand des Steckverbindergehäuses begrenzt wird. Mit anderen Worten kann das gesamte, den gewinkelten Durchgangskanal aufweisende Steckverbindergehäuse einteilig aus einem wasserdichten Material wie etwa Kunststoff geformt sein. Das Verkleben oder Abdichten eines Verbindungsbereichs zwischen zwei oder Gehäuseteilen entfällt dadurch bei Verwendung des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens. An excellent watertightness of the angle connector can be ensured that the passage is bounded by a one-piece inner wall of the connector housing. In other words, the entire connector housing having the angled passageway may be integrally molded of a waterproof material such as plastic. The bonding or sealing of a connection region between two or housing parts is thereby eliminated when using the method according to the invention.
Das erste Leiterbauteil weist vorzugsweise die Steckschnittstelle zum Verkuppeln mit einem komplementären Gegensteckverbinder auf und hat einen koaxialen Aufbau. Mit anderen Worten umfasst die Steckschnittstelle einen Außenleiter wie etwa einen Federkorb oder Rohrabschnitt und einen von einem Isolierteil bevorzugt zentral darin gehaltenen Innenleiter. The first conductor component preferably has the plug-in interface for coupling to a complementary mating connector and has a coaxial construction. In other words, the plug-in interface comprises an outer conductor, such as a spring cage or pipe section, and an inner conductor preferably held centrally by an insulating part.
Alternativ oder zusätzlich ist das zweite Leiterbauteil an einem Ende eines Koaxialkabels angebracht und erstreckt sich im Wesentlichen in Kabellängsrichtung, wobei der koaxiale Aufbau des Koaxialkabels mit einem Innenleiter und einem den Innenleiter zumindest abschnittsweise umlaufenden Außenleiter durch das zweite Leiterbauteil fortgeführt wird. Vorzugsweise ist das zweite Leiterbauteil auf das vordere Ende des Koaxialkabels derart aufgecrimpt und/oder damit verlötet, dass der Kabelinnenleiter den Innenleiter des zweiten Leiterbauteils elektrisch kontaktiert und der Kabelaußenleiter den Außenleiter des zweiten Leiterbauteils elektrisch kontaktiert. Zum Verhindern des Eindringens von Flüssigkeit wie etwa Wasser in den Durchgangskanal des Steckverbindergehäuses ist es zweckmäßig, zumindest zwei Dichtungselemente wie etwa Dichtringe o.dgl. in dem Durchgangskanal anzuordnen. Das eine Dichtungselement, das das Eindringen von Flüssigkeit in das Kanalinnere von der einen Seite verhindert, dichtet vorzugsweise einen Spalt zwischen einem Kabel und/oder dem damit verbundenen zweiten Leiterbauteil und der Innenwand des Durchgangskanals ab. Das zweite Dichtungselement, das das Eindringen von Flüssigkeit in das Kanalinnere von der einen Seite verhindert, wenn ein Gegenstecker mit dem Winkelstellverbinder verbunden ist, dient vorzugsweise zur dichtenden Anlage an einem Gehäuseabschnitt eines in die Kanalöffnung des ersten Kanalabschnitts eingesteckten Gegensteckverbinders. Alternatively or additionally, the second conductor component is attached to one end of a coaxial cable and extends substantially in the cable longitudinal direction, wherein the coaxial structure of the coaxial cable with an inner conductor and an outer conductor at least partially circumferential outer conductor is continued by the second conductor member. Preferably, the second conductor component is crimped and / or soldered to the front end of the coaxial cable such that the cable inner conductor electrically contacts the inner conductor of the second conductor component and the outer cable conductor electrically contacts the outer conductor of the second conductor component. To prevent the ingress of liquid such as water in the passageway of the connector housing, it is expedient to at least two sealing elements such as sealing rings or the like. to arrange in the passageway. The one sealing member which prevents liquid from entering the channel interior from the one side preferably seals a gap between a cable and / or the associated second conductor member and the inner wall of the passageway. The second sealing member, which prevents liquid from entering the channel interior from one side when a mating connector is connected to the angle adjusting connector, is preferably for sealing engagement with a housing portion of a mating connector inserted into the channel opening of the first channel portion.
Gemäß einem weiteren Gesichtspunkt betrifft die vorliegende Erfindung einen gemäß dem erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren hergestellten Winkelsteckverbinder. Der Winkelsteckverbinder kann die oben erläuterten Merkmale einzeln oder in beliebiger Kombination aufweisen, wobei zur Vermeidung von Wiederholungen auf die obigen Ausführungen verwiesen wird. In another aspect, the present invention relates to an angle connector made according to the method of the invention. The angle connector may have the above-mentioned features individually or in any combination, reference being made to avoid repetition of the above statements.
Ferner betrifft die vorliegende Erfindung eine Montageeinheit zum Herstellen eines Winkelsteckerbinders mittels des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens, wobei die Montageeinheit aufweist: ein Steckverbindergehäuse mit einem bevorzugt rechtwinklig gewinkelten Durchgangskanal zur Aufnahme von Leiterbauteilen, und ein erstes Leiterbauteil, das von einer Seite in den Durchgangskanal eingebracht ist und dort in einer Konfektionierungsstellung gehalten ist, von der aus es noch weiter in den Durchgangskanal hinein verschiebbar ist, und das derart eingerichtet ist, dass es durch Verschieben weiter in den Durchgangskanal bis in eine Endstellung form- und oder kraftschlüssig mit einem von der anderen Seite in den Durchgangskanal einzubringenden zweiten Leiterbauteil verbindbar, insbesondere verpressbar ist. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a mounting unit for producing an angle plug connector by means of the method according to the invention, wherein the mounting unit comprises a connector housing with a preferably rectangular angled passageway for receiving conductor components, and a first conductor member which is inserted from one side into the passageway and there is held in a confectioning position, from which it is even further displaced into the passageway, and which is arranged such that it by moving further into the passage to a final position positively and or non-positively with a from the other side in the Through passage to be introduced second conductor component connected, in particular can be pressed.
Die Montageeinheit kann die oben erläuterten Merkmale einzeln oder in beliebiger Kombination aufweisen, wobei zur Vermeidung von Wiederholungen auf die obigen Ausführungen verwiesen wird. In der nun folgenden Beschreibung wird die Erfindung unter Bezugnahme auf die beigefügten Zeichnungen beispielhaft erläutert. Dabei zeigt: The assembly unit may have the above-mentioned features individually or in any combination, reference being made to avoid repetition of the above statements. In the following description, the invention will be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. Showing:
Fig. 1 einen Zwischenschritt bei der Montage eines Winkelsteckverbinders 100 gemäß dem erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren in einer Längsschnittansicht, 1 shows an intermediate step in the assembly of an angle connector 100 according to the inventive method in a longitudinal sectional view,
Fig. 2 einen gemäß dem erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren fertig montierten Winkelsteckverbinder 100 in einer Längsschnittansicht, und Fig. 2 shows a fully assembled according to the inventive angle connector 100 in a longitudinal sectional view, and
Fig. 3 eine erfindungsgemäße Montageeinheit 200 zur Herstellung eines Winkelsteckverbinders 100 gemäß dem erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren in einer perspektivischen Ansicht. 3 shows a mounting unit 200 according to the invention for producing an angle plug connector 100 according to the method according to the invention in a perspective view.
Die Figuren 1 bis 3 zeigen drei Schritte bei der Durchführung eines erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens zur Montage eines wasserdichten Winkelsteckverbinders 100, wobei bei der Montage ausgehend von dem in Fig. 3 dargestellten Schritt über den in Fig. 1 dargestellten Schritt schließlich der in Fig. 2 abgebildete Winkelsteckverbinder hergestellt wird. Ein fertig montierter Winkelsteckverbinder ist in Figur 2 im Längsquerschnitt dargestellt und soll zunächst beschrieben werden: Figures 1 to 3 show three steps in carrying out a method according to the invention for mounting a waterproof angle connector 100, wherein in the assembly, starting from the step shown in Fig. 3 via the step shown in Fig. 1 finally the illustrated in Fig. 2 angle connector will be produced. A ready-mounted angle connector is shown in Figure 2 in longitudinal cross-section and will be described first:
Der Winkelsteckverbinder 100 weist ein Steckverbindergehäuse 10 aus Kunststoff aus, das von einem rechtwinklig gewinkelten Durchgangskanal 12 durchlaufen wird. In dem Durchgangskanal 12 ist eine Leiterbaugruppe aufgenommen, die an das vordere Ende eines Koaxialkabels 50 angekoppelt ist. The angle connector 100 has a connector housing 10 made of plastic, which is traversed by a rectangular angled passageway 12. In the passageway 12, a conductor assembly is received, which is coupled to the front end of a coaxial cable 50.
Das Koaxialkabel 50 tritt an einem kabelseitigen Ende des Steckverbinders 100 in den Durchgangskanal 12 ein. An einem steckseitigen Ende weist der Steckverbinder eine Steckschnittstelle 11 zum Verkuppeln des Steckverbinders mit einem Gegensteckverbinder (nicht dargestellt) auf. The coaxial cable 50 enters at a cable-side end of the connector 100 in the passageway 12 a. At a plug-side end, the plug connector has a plug-in interface 11 for coupling the plug connector to a mating plug connector (not shown).
Die Leiterbaugruppe besteht aus zwei Leiterbauteilen 14, 16, von denen das zweite Leiterbauteil 16 elektrisch und mechanisch an dem Ende des Koaxialkabels 50 angebracht ist und sich in einem ersten Kanalabschnitt erstreckt, der weiter in Längsrichtung des Kabels 50 verläuft. Das im Kanal 12 vorlaufende Ende des zweiten Leiterbauteils 16 ist mit dem ersten Leiterbauteil 14 elektrisch und mechanisch verbunden, wobei sich die Längsachse des ersten Leiterbauteils 14 im Wesentlichen senkrecht zu der Längsachse des zweiten Leiterbauteils 16 erstreckt. Das erste Leiterbauteil 14 ist in einem im Wesentlichen senkrecht zu dem zweiten Kanalabschnitt verlaufenden ersten Kanalabschnitt angeordnet und weist die Steckschnittstelle 11 zum Verkuppeln mit dem Gegensteckverbinder auf. Im Bereich der Knickstelle zwischen dem ersten Kanalabschnitt und dem zweiten Kanalabschnitt sind die beiden Leiterbauteile 14, 16 bevorzugt unlösbar miteinander verbunden. The conductor assembly consists of two conductor members 14, 16, of which the second conductor member 16 is electrically and mechanically attached to the end of the coaxial cable 50 and extends in a first channel portion further in Longitudinal direction of the cable 50 extends. The leading end in the channel 12 of the second conductor member 16 is electrically and mechanically connected to the first conductor member 14, wherein the longitudinal axis of the first conductor member 14 extends substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the second conductor member 16. The first conductor component 14 is arranged in a first channel section extending substantially perpendicular to the second channel section and has the plug-in interface 11 for coupling to the mating connector. In the region of the kink between the first channel section and the second channel section, the two conductor components 14, 16 are preferably connected to each other in a non-detachable manner.
Der Innenleiter des Koaxialkabels ist mit einem Innenleiter 36 des zweiten Leiterbauteils 16 verbunden (bspw. durch Crimpen oder Löten), der an seinem vorderen Ende einen Klemmabschnitt zum Einklemmen eines stiftförmigen Abschnitts einen Innenleiters 34 des ersten Leiterbauteils 14 aufweist. Der Innenleiter 34 des ersten Leiterbauteils weist hier beispielhaft an dem steckseitigen Ende eine Innenleiterbuchse auf. The inner conductor of the coaxial cable is connected to an inner conductor 36 of the second conductor component 16 (for example, by crimping or soldering), which has a clamping portion for clamping a pin-shaped portion of an inner conductor 34 of the first conductor member 14 at its front end. The inner conductor 34 of the first conductor component has here, for example, at the plug-side end an inner conductor socket.
Der Außenleiter des Koaxialkabels ist mit einem Außenleiter 26 des zweiten Leiterbauteils 16 verbunden (vorzugsweise durch Crimpen), der an seinem vorderen Ende einen Einpressabschnitt 27 mit einer Öffnung zum Einpressen eines Außenleiters 24 des ersten Leiterbauteils 14 aufweist. Der Außenleiter 24 des ersten Leiterbauteils weist an seinem steckseitigen Ende hier beispielhaft einen Federkorb zum Kontaktieren eines Außenleiters des Gegensteckverbinders auf. The outer conductor of the coaxial cable is connected to an outer conductor 26 of the second conductor component 16 (preferably by crimping), which has a press-in section 27 with an opening for pressing in an outer conductor 24 of the first conductor component 14 at its front end. The outer conductor 24 of the first conductor component has at its plug-side end here by way of example a spring cage for contacting an outer conductor of the mating connector.
Aufgrund eines dichtend an dem Koaxialkabel 50 anliegenden und dieses umlaufenden Dichtungselements 46, das am kabelseitigen Ende des Steckverbinders im Inneren des Durchgangskanals 12 angeordnet ist, kann kein Wasser in den zweiten Kanalabschnitt eindringen. Due to a tightly against the coaxial cable 50 and this surrounding seal member 46 which is disposed at the cable end of the connector inside the passageway 12, no water can penetrate into the second channel portion.
Ferner wird ein Eindringen von Wasser in ersten Kanalabschnitt durch ein weiteres Dichtungselement 44 verhindert, das dichtend an einem Gehäuse des Gegensteckverbinders in Anlage kommt, wenn dieser mit dem Steckverbinder 100 verkuppelt ist. Da im Übrigen die Innenwand des Durchgangskanals 12 zwischen den beiden Dichtungselementen 44, 46 einteilig ausgebildet ist und keine Klebestellen oder anderen Verbindungsstellen zwischen zwei oder mehr Gehäuseteilen aufweist, hat der Winkelsteckverbinder exzellente Dichtigkeitseigenschaften. Furthermore, penetration of water into the first channel section is prevented by another sealing element 44, which comes into sealing contact with a housing of the mating connector when it is coupled to the connector 100. Incidentally, since the inner wall of the passageway 12 between the two seal members 44, 46 is integrally formed and has no splices or other joints between two or more housing parts, the angle connector has excellent sealing properties.
Im Folgenden wird das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren zum Montieren des Winkelsteckverbinders 100 erläutert: The method according to the invention for mounting the angle connector 100 according to the invention is explained below:
Zunächst wird eine Montageeinheit 200 bereitgestellt, wie sie in Fig. 3 rechts dargestellt ist. Die Montageeinheit 200 weist das einteilig geformte Steckverbindergehäuse 10 und das in dem ersten Kanalabschnitt des Durchgangskanals 12 gehaltene erste Leiterbauteil 14 auf. Wie in Fig. 2 deutlich erkennbar ist, besteht das erste Leiterbauteil 14 aus dem zumindest abschnittsweise rohrförmigen Außenleiter 24 und dem über ein Isolatorteil zentral darin gehaltenen Innenleiter 34. First, a mounting unit 200 is provided, as shown in Fig. 3 right. The mounting unit 200 has the integrally molded connector housing 10 and the first conductor member 14 held in the first passage portion of the passageway 12. As can be clearly seen in FIG. 2, the first conductor component 14 consists of the at least partially tubular outer conductor 24 and the inner conductor 34 held centrally by an insulator part.
Der Kanaldurchmesser des ersten Kanalabschnitts ist so gewählt, dass das von der einen Seite X des Kanals 12 eingeführte erste Leiterbauteil 14 kraftschlüssig durch die Kanalwand festgehalten wird, ohne weiter in den Kanal 12 hineinzurutschen bzw. wieder herauszufallen. Das erste Leiterbauteil ist in einer in Fig. 2 gezeigten Konfektionierungsstellung I in dem ersten Kanalabschnitts gehalten, in der es noch nicht in den zweiten Kanalabschnitt eingreift, so dass das zweite Leiterbauteil 16 problemlos bis zu einem Endanschlag von der anderen Seite Y des Kanals in den zweiten Kanalabschnitt eingeführt werden kann, ohne an dem ersten Leiterbauteil 14 anzustoßen. The channel diameter of the first channel section is selected such that the first conductor component 14 introduced from the one side X of the channel 12 is frictionally retained by the channel wall without further sliding into the channel 12 or falling out again. The first conductor component is held in a confectioning position I shown in FIG. 2 in the first channel section, in which it does not yet engage the second channel section, so that the second conductor component 16 easily reaches an end stop from the other side Y of the channel into the first channel section second channel portion can be inserted without abutting the first conductor member 14.
Wie in Fig. 3 dargestellt ist, wird nun vom Kabelmonteur das an dem vorderen Ende des Koaxialkabels 50 befestigte zweite Leiterbauteil 16 von der anderen Seite Y in den zweiten Kanalabschnitt eingeführt, bis es an dem Endanschlag anschlägt und dann in der in Fig. 1 dargestellten Endstellung II angeordnet ist. Das in Fig. 3 besonders deutlich dargestellte zweite Leiterbauteil 16 umfasst den Außenleiter 26 mit dem Einpressabschnitt 27 an seinem vorderen Ende und den darin über ein Isolatorteil etwa zentral gehaltenen Innenleiter 36 mit dem Klemmabschnitt an seinem vorderen Ende, der über eine Öffnung in dem Einpressabschnitt 27 zugänglich ist. In der Endstellung II ist die Öffnung des Einpressabschnitts 27 dem ersten Kanalabschnitt zugewandt und weist in Richtung des darin gehaltenen ersten Leiterbauteils 14. As shown in FIG. 3, the cable assembler now inserts the second conductor member 16 attached to the front end of the coaxial cable 50 from the other side Y into the second channel portion until it abuts against the end stop and then in the position shown in FIG End position II is arranged. The second conductor component 16, which is shown particularly clearly in FIG. 3, comprises the outer conductor 26 with the press-in section 27 at its front end and the inner conductor 36 approximately centrally held therein via an insulator part with the clamping section at its front end, which via an opening in the press-in section 27 is accessible. In the final position II the opening of the press-in section 27 faces the first channel section and points in the direction of the first conductor component 14 held therein.
Wie in Fig. 2 dargestellt ist, wird nun das erste Leiterbauteil 14 mittels einer Presse wie etwa einer Handpresse weiter in den Durchgangskanal 12 hineingepresst, wobei dabei der vorlaufende, etwa rohrförmige Wandabschnitt des Außenleiters 24 des ersten Leiterbauteils 14 in die Öffnung des Einpressabschnitts 27 des Außenleiters 26 des zweiten Leiterbauteils 16 eingepresst wird. Aufgrund des Übermaßes des rohrförmigen Wandabschnitts entsteht eine unlösbare Presspassung zwischen diesem und dem Einpressabschnitt 27. Gleichzeitig wird der stiftförmige Abschnitt des Innenleiters 34 in den Federlaschen aufweisenden Klemmabschnitt des Innenleiters 36 eingeschoben. As shown in Fig. 2, the first conductor member 14 is now pressed by means of a press such as a hand press in the passageway 12, wherein the leading, approximately tubular wall portion of the outer conductor 24 of the first conductor member 14 in the opening of the press-in 27 of Outer conductor 26 of the second conductor member 16 is pressed. Due to the excess of the tubular wall portion creates a non-releasable interference fit between this and the press-in portion 27. At the same time, the pin-shaped portion of the inner conductor 34 is inserted in the spring tabs having clamping portion of the inner conductor 36.
Damit kann die Verpressung zwischen den beiden Leiterbauteilen 14, 16 schnell und problemlos vor Ort durch den Kabelmonteur im Inneren des Durchgangskanals 12 durchgeführt werden, so dass mehrteilige Steckverbindergehäuse und die damit verbundenen Dichtigkeits- und Montageprobleme entfallen. Thus, the compression between the two conductor members 14, 16 can be performed quickly and easily on site by the cable fitter in the interior of the through-channel 12, so that multi-part connector housing and the associated Dichtigkeits- and assembly problems omitted.
Die Erfindung betrifft ferner auch die Montageeinheit 200, wie sie in Fig. 3 rechts dargestellt ist. The invention further relates to the mounting unit 200, as shown in Fig. 3 right.

Claims

Patentansprüche: claims:
1. Verfahren zur Montage eines Winkelsteckverbinders (100) mit einem Steckverbindergehäuse (10), das einen bevorzugt rechtwinklig gewinkelten Durchgangskanal (12) zur Aufnahme von unter einem Winkel zueinander verlaufenden Leiterbauteilen (14, 16) aufweist, A method of assembling an elbow connector (100) having a connector housing (10) having a preferably rectangular angled passageway (12) for receiving conductor members (14, 16) at an angle to each other,
d a d u r c h g e k e n n z e i c h n e t ,  characterized ,
dass ein von der einen Seite (X) in den Durchgangskanal (12) eingebrachtes erstes Leiterbauteil (14) im Inneren des Durchgangskanals kraft- und/oder formschlüssig mit einem von der anderen Seite (Y) in den Durchgangskanal (12) eingebrachten zweiten Leiterbauteil (16) verbunden wird.  in that a first conductor component (14) introduced from the one side (X) into the through-channel (12) is positively and / or positively locked in the interior of the through-channel with a second conductor component (3) introduced into the through-channel (12) from the other side (Y). 16) is connected.
2. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste Leiterbauteil (14) in dem Durchgangskanal bevorzugt kraftschlüssig in einer Konfektionierungsstellung (I) gehalten ist, von der aus es weiter in den Durchgangskanal (12) hinein einführbar ist, 2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the first conductor component (14) in the through-channel is preferably held non-positively in a confectioning position (I), from which it can be inserted further into the through-channel (12),
wobei das zweite Leiterbauteil (16) bis in eine Endstellung (II) von der anderen Seite (Y) in den Durchgangskanal (12) eingeführt wird,  the second conductor component (16) being introduced into the through-channel (12) as far as an end position (II) from the other side (Y),
woraufhin das erste Leiterbauteil (14) bis in eine Endstellung (III) weiter in den Durchgangskanal (12) eingeführt und dadurch mit dem zweiten Leiterbauteil (16) verbunden wird.  whereupon the first conductor component (14) is inserted into an end position (III) further into the through-channel (12) and thereby connected to the second conductor component (16).
3. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste Leiterbauteil (14) im Inneren des Durchgangskanals (12) mit dem zweiten Leiterbauteil (16) verpresst wird. 3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the first conductor component (14) in the interior of the through-channel (12) with the second conductor component (16) is pressed.
4. Verfahren nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass jedes der Leiterbauteile (14, 16) mindestens einen Innenleiter (34, 36) und einen den Innenleiter zumindest abschnittsweise umlaufenden Außenleiter (24, 26) aufweist, wobei die Außenleiter (24, 26) der beiden Leiterbauteile (14, 16) miteinander verpresst werden. 4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that each of the conductor components (14, 16) has at least one inner conductor (34, 36) and an inner conductor at least partially circumferential outer conductor (24, 26), wherein the outer conductor (24, 26) the two conductor components (14, 16) are pressed together.
5. Verfahren nach Anspruch 3 oder 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass bei der Verpressung ein im Wesentlichen rohrförmiger Wandabschnitt des ersten Außenleiters (24) mit Übermaß in eine Öffnung des zweiten Außenleiters (26) eingepresst wird. 5. The method according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that during pressing a substantially tubular wall portion of the first outer conductor (24) is pressed with excess in an opening of the second outer conductor (26).
6. Verfahren nach Anspruch 4 oder 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass bei der Verpressung der Außenleiter (24, 26) der Innenleiter (34) des ersten Leiterbauteils in elektrischen Kontakt mit dem Innenleiter (36) des zweiten Leiterbauteils gebracht wird und dabei bevorzugt form- oder kraftschlüssig mit diesem verbunden wird. 6. The method according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that in the compression of the outer conductor (24, 26) of the inner conductor (34) of the first conductor member is brought into electrical contact with the inner conductor (36) of the second conductor member and thereby preferably form-fitting or non-positively connected to this.
7. Verfahren nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Innenleiter (34) des ersten Leiterbauteils einen in das Kanalinnere vorstehenden Stiftabschnitt aufweist, der in einen Klemmabschnitt des Innenleiters (36) des zweiten Leiterbauteils eingeklemmt wird. 7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that the inner conductor (34) of the first conductor member has a projecting into the channel interior pin portion which is clamped in a clamping portion of the inner conductor (36) of the second conductor member.
8. Verfahren nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Durchgangskanal (12) von einer einteilig ausgebildeten Innenwand des Steckverbindergehäuses (10) begrenzt ist. 8. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the passage channel (12) is bounded by an integrally formed inner wall of the connector housing (10).
9. Verfahren nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste Leiterbauteil (12) eine Schnittstelle zum Verkuppeln mit einem komplementären Gegensteckverbinder umfasst, wobei die Schnittstelle einen Außenleiter (24) wie etwa einen Federkorb und einen von einem Isolierteil darin gehaltenen Innenleiter (34) aufweist, und/oder dass das zweite Leiterbauteil (16) an einem Ende eines Koaxialkabels angebracht ist und einen Innenleiter (36) und einen den Innenleiter zumindest abschnittsweise umlaufenden Außenleiter (26) umfasst. 9. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first conductor member (12) comprises an interface for coupling with a complementary mating connector, wherein the interface has an outer conductor (24) such as a spring cage and an inner conductor held therein by an insulating part (24). 34), and / or that the second conductor component (16) is attached to one end of a coaxial cable and comprises an inner conductor (36) and an outer conductor (26) at least partially surrounding the inner conductor.
10. Verfahren nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, gekennzeichnet durch zumindest zwei in dem Durchgangskanal aufgenommene Dichtungselemente (44, 46) wie etwa Dichtringe o.dgl., wobei durch das eine Dichtungselement (46) das Eindringen von Flüssigkeit in das Kanalinnere von der einen Seite verhindert wird und/oder durch das zweite Dichtungselement (44) das Eindringen von Flüssigkeit in das Kanalinnere von der einen Seite verhindert wird, wenn ein Gegensteckverbinder mit dem Winkelstellverbinder (100) verkuppelt ist. 10. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least two received in the passageway sealing elements (44, 46) such as sealing rings or the like., Wherein by a sealing element (46), the penetration of liquid into the channel interior is prevented from the one side and / or by the second sealing member (44) the penetration of liquid into the channel interior is prevented from the one side when a mating connector with the Winkelstellverbinder (100) is verkuppelt.
Montageeinheit zum Herstellen eines Winkelsteckerbinders (100) gemäß dem Verfahren nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Montageeinheit aufweist: An assembly unit for producing an angle plug (100) according to the method of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mounting unit comprises:
ein Steckverbindergehäuse (10) mit einem gewinkelten Durchgangskanal (12) zur Aufnahme von unter einem Winkel zueinander verlaufenden Leiterbauteilen (14, 16), a connector housing (10) with an angled passageway (12) for receiving at an angle to each other extending conductor members (14, 16),
ein erstes Leiterbauteil (14), das von der einen Seite (X) in den Durchgangskanal (12) eingebracht ist und dort in einer Konfektionierungsstellung (I) gehalten ist, von der aus es noch weiter in den Durchgangskanal (12) hinein einführbar ist, und das derart eingerichtet ist, dass es durch Einführen bis in eine Endstellung (III) weiter in den Durchgangskanal (12) hinein form- und oder kraftschlüssig mit einem von der anderen Seite (Y) in den Durchgangskanal einzubringenden zweiten Leiterbauteil (16) verbindbar, insbesondere verpressbar ist. a first conductor component (14) which is introduced from the one side (X) into the through-channel (12) and is held there in a confectioning position (I) from which it can be inserted further into the through-channel (12), and which is set up in such a way that, by insertion into an end position (III), it can be connected positively and / or non-positively to a second conductor component (16) to be introduced into the through-channel from the other side (Y), is particularly compressible.
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