EP3266076B1 - Method for assembling an angled plug connector and mounting unit for manufacturing an angled plug connector - Google Patents

Method for assembling an angled plug connector and mounting unit for manufacturing an angled plug connector Download PDF

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EP3266076B1
EP3266076B1 EP16705039.2A EP16705039A EP3266076B1 EP 3266076 B1 EP3266076 B1 EP 3266076B1 EP 16705039 A EP16705039 A EP 16705039A EP 3266076 B1 EP3266076 B1 EP 3266076B1
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Florian Hohenadl
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    • 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 assembling an angle connector.
  • the angled connector comprises a connector housing through which an angled through-channel for receiving conductor components extending at an angle to one another.
  • An angled through channel is understood to be a non-linear or non-straight passage through the connector housing, which can have a kink, such as a bend through approximately 90 °, to provide a corner connector.
  • a first conductor component introduced into the through-channel from one side in the interior of the through-channel is non-positively and / or positively connected to a second conductor component introduced into the through-channel from the other side.
  • Connectors are generally used to releasably connect electrical lines or other electrical components in order to transmit power and / or electrical signals in the coupled state.
  • a first connector such as a plug part is coupled to a complementary mating connector such as a socket part.
  • a plug connector usually has a cable-side end at which a line such as a cable emerges from the through-channel, and a plug-in end at which the plug connector has a plug interface for coupling to the mating connector.
  • the longitudinal direction of the line emerging from the connector on the cable side and the plug-in direction for coupling with the mating connector run at an angle to one another, for example at a right angle.
  • a particularly space-saving coupling to a mating connector is possible and, furthermore, there is no need to lay a cable connected to the connector in a curved manner, which is susceptible to damage, since the connector itself dictates the change of direction in a small space.
  • the through channel of an angle adjustment connector comprises a first channel section in which the plug-in interface is received, and a second channel section which runs at an angle thereto and from which the cable exits on the cable side.
  • Conventional angled plug-in connectors are produced as follows: First, a conductor component with an angled front section carrying the plug-in interface is mounted on a cable end, for example by crimping or soldering to the cable conductor. The angled conductor component is then introduced into a channel of a connector housing. For this purpose, two housing shells can be placed laterally from both sides on the angled conductor component and then locked together. Alternatively, the angled conductor component is inserted from the side into an open housing, and the laterally open channel is then covered with a housing cover or the like. locked.
  • the two housing shells must be tightly connected to one another or the housing cover must close the housing tightly, for which purpose a sealing material or adhesive can be used, for example.
  • a watertight closing of a connector housing at the site of the final assembly of the connector is, however, complex and error-prone, and the watertightness can decrease over time. Furthermore, additional costs are incurred for the production, transport and assembly of a multi-part housing.
  • An electrical angle connector with a housing is known, an additional opening being provided in a rear wall of the housing on the housing in addition to an opening at a plug-side end and an opening at a cable-side end.
  • This additional opening serves as access to a joint between two inner conductor components in order to connect them electrically and mechanically to one another or to visually check their correct assembly within the housing.
  • the additional opening is closed with a cover after the angled connector has been installed.
  • this has the disadvantage that the housing is not made in one piece and an additional seal must be provided in the area of the additional opening.
  • the coaxial cable end which is exposed except for the inner conductor with its inner conductor insulation, is pushed into the connector up to a stop and then the plug-in conductor component is pushed further into the housing, so that the plug-in component makes electrical contact with the inner conductor of the coaxial cable by piercing the inner conductor insulation.
  • this has the disadvantage that an additional sleeve must be crimped onto the cable and the connector to mechanically hold the coaxial cable on the connector with regard to absorbing axial forces on the coaxial cable, since the simple electrical piercing connection between the inner conductor part on the plug-in side and the inner conductor of the Coaxial cable cannot absorb any forces in the axial direction with respect to the coaxial cable.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a method for the simplified assembly of an angle connector and at the same time to reduce the manufacturing costs.
  • a method is to be provided which leads to an angle connector with excellent watertightness without major assembly effort.
  • Claim 10 relates to an assembly unit for producing an angle connector according to the method according to the invention.
  • the method according to the invention is characterized in that a first conductor component introduced into the through-channel from one side is connected in the interior of the through-channel in a non-positive and / or form-fitting manner with a second conductor component introduced into the through-channel from the other side.
  • 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 runs at an angle to the first channel section.
  • the two conductor components By pushing or pushing the first 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 one another for the transmission of electrical signals and / or current and in this way shape and / or or be non-positively connected to each other.
  • the fronts of the two ladder components in the duct sections that are in front of each other are clamped and pressed together inside the duct, clamped, screwed (non-positive connection) and / or hooked (positive connection) or the like.
  • the invention is based on the knowledge that a cable with an angled conductor component already attached to it can only be introduced into a laterally open channel of an angled housing, which leads to the assembly difficulties described above. Therefore, according to the invention, the first conductor component to be mounted at an angle to the cable is only connected to the second conductor component, which is attached to the front cable end, inside the housing.
  • This has the advantage that the two conductor components, which run essentially linearly before assembly in the connector housing, can be introduced from the two opposite channel openings, which are required anyway, into a laterally closed channel and only then to provide the angled conductor run inside the Connector housing can be connected to each other.
  • the channel can in this case be encompassed by an inner wall of the housing that is closed laterally all around, a second housing shell or a housing cover for sealing the housing tightly after the angled conductor component has been introduced is unnecessary. Rather, the housing having the angled channel can already be made in one piece from a waterproof material such as plastic, so that after the conductor components have been introduced, only the two channel openings need to be sealed in order to provide a completely tight angled connector. Furthermore, the step of gluing or sealing several housing parts on site by the connector fitter is omitted.
  • the first conductor component In the assembly position (I), the first conductor component is held in a non-positive manner at a position provided for this in the first channel section.
  • the first conductor component can rest closely against the inner duct wall of the first duct section, at least in sections.
  • the first conductor component has radially outwardly protruding projections such as circumferential knobs which press against the inner duct wall and hold or fix the first conductor component in the assembly position. This fixation is preferably set up so weak that the first conductor component for connection to the second conductor component can be pushed further into the first channel section by a compressive force directed into the interior of the channel.
  • the fixation is set up so strongly that the first conductor component cannot detach itself from the connector housing without a noticeable application of force and, for example, can fall into or out of the channel.
  • the first conductor component In the assembly position (I), the first conductor component preferably only protrudes so far into the first channel section that it does not hinder the introduction of the second conductor component into the second channel section up to the end position.
  • the assembly unit with the first conductor component already held in the channel is transported to the location at which the connector is to be attached to the front end of a line or a cable.
  • the line with the second conductor component attached to the front end of the line is inserted into the second channel section until the second conductor component strikes 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 makes electrical and mechanical contact with the second conductor component in the region of the kink of the channel and is preferably permanently connected to it.
  • a particularly simple, quickly established 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 that is provided as a result.
  • a press connection is particularly durable and permanent.
  • the angled connector is a coaxial connector in which each of the conductor components has an inner conductor and an outer conductor that runs around the inner conductor at least in sections.
  • the outer conductor can form a shielding of the inner conductor and / or the inner conductor can be closed at least in sections in the manner of a sleeve or in the form of a spring basket or wire mesh.
  • Both the first conductor component and the second conductor component preferably have a coaxial structure with the inner conductor and the outer conductor encircling it, the inner conductor and the outer conductor of the two conductor components preferably each extending essentially at right angles to one another.
  • both the outer conductors and the inner conductors of the two conductor components are connected to one another in a force-fitting and / or form-fitting manner inside the through-channel.
  • Reliable and particularly durable pressing of the two outer conductors is possible in that an essentially tubular wall section of the outer conductor of the first conductor component is pressed with oversize into an opening in the outer conductor of the second conductor component.
  • the opening can be arranged in a press-in section provided at the front end of the outer conductor of the second conductor component in such a way that, after the second conductor component has been inserted into the second channel section, it becomes the first channel section is directed towards and forms its continuation, so that the first conductor part can be easily pressed into the opening by being pushed further into the channel.
  • the outer conductor of one or both conductor components can consist, at least in sections, of a metal that is suitable for pressing, such as a zinc die-cast or of brass.
  • the pressing of the two outer conductors can be done quickly and without great effort by means of a transportable, preferably hand-operated pressing tool such as a toggle press or the like. respectively. Pressing is therefore possible directly at the installation site of the angled connector.
  • the inner conductors of the two conductor components which are at least partially encircled by them, are also brought into electrical and mechanical contact with one another and thereby positively and / or non-positively connected to one another. It is not necessary to press the inner conductors together. Rather, the establishment of a force-fit contact between the two inner conductors, such as a simple clamp or clamp contact, can be sufficient for reliable electrical contacting, while the mechanical strength of the connection can be ensured primarily by the press contact between the outer conductors, which provides a much greater holding force.
  • Reliable electrical contact between the two inner conductors when the first conductor component is pressed into the second conductor component can be established by pushing a pin-shaped section of the inner conductor of the first conductor component into a clamping section of the inner conductor of the second conductor component and pinching it.
  • the clamping section can have two or more deflectable spring tabs, which are deflected when the pin-shaped section is inserted and are thereby pretensioned in the direction of the latter, so that permanent and two-dimensional electrical contact is ensured.
  • the angled connector can be ensured by the fact that the through-channel is delimited by a one-piece inner wall of the connector housing.
  • the entire connector housing having the angled through channel can be molded in one piece from a waterproof material such as plastic. The gluing or sealing of a connection area between two or housing parts is thereby dispensed with when using the method according to the invention.
  • the first conductor component has the plug-in interface for coupling with a complementary mating connector and preferably has a coaxial structure.
  • the plug-in interface comprises an outer conductor such as a spring cage or pipe section and an inner conductor preferably held centrally therein by an insulating part.
  • the second conductor component is attached to one end of a coaxial cable and extends essentially in the longitudinal direction of the cable, the coaxial structure of the coaxial cable with an inner conductor and an outer conductor at least partially surrounding the inner conductor being continued by the second conductor component.
  • the second conductor component is preferably crimped and / or soldered to the front end of the coaxial cable in such a way that the inner conductor of the cable makes electrical contact with the inner conductor of the second conductor component and the outer conductor of the cable makes electrical contact with the outer conductor of the second conductor component.
  • sealing elements such as sealing rings or the like.
  • One sealing element which prevents liquid from penetrating into the interior of the duct from one side, preferably seals a gap between a cable and / or the second conductor component connected to it and the inner wall of the through duct.
  • the second sealing element which prevents the penetration of liquid into the interior of the duct from one side when a mating connector is connected to the angle adjustment connector, is preferably used for sealing on a housing section of a mating connector plugged into the channel opening of the first channel section.
  • the present invention also relates to an assembly unit for producing an angled connector by means of the method according to the invention, the assembly unit having: a connector housing with a preferably right-angled through-channel for receiving conductor components, and a first conductor component which is introduced into the through-channel from one side and there is held in an assembly position from which it can be displaced further into the through-channel, and a second conductor component inserted into the through-channel from the other side up to a first end position, the first conductor component being set up in such a way that it can be moved further can be connected, in particular pressed, to the second conductor component in the through-channel up to an end position with a positive or non-positive fit, wherein the first conductor component comprises an interface for coupling with a complementary mating connector, where in the case of the interface having an outer conductor and an inner conductor held therein by an insulating part, the second conductor component being attached to one end of a coaxial cable and comprising an inner conductor and an outer conductor running around the inner conductor
  • the Figures 1 to 3 show three steps in carrying out a method according to the invention for assembling a watertight angled connector 100, with the assembly proceeding from the method shown in FIG Fig. 3 step shown in Fig. 1 Finally, the step shown in Fig. 2 shown angle connector is manufactured.
  • a fully assembled right angle connector is in Figure 2 shown in longitudinal cross-section and should first be described:
  • the angled plug connector 100 has a plug connector housing 10 made of plastic, which is traversed by a through channel 12 angled at right angles.
  • a conductor assembly which is coupled to the front end of a coaxial cable 50, is received in the through channel 12.
  • the coaxial cable 50 enters the through channel 12 at one end of the plug connector 100 on the cable side.
  • the plug connector has a plug interface 11 for coupling the plug connector to a mating plug connector (not shown).
  • the conductor assembly consists of two conductor components 14, 16, of which the second conductor component 16 is attached electrically and mechanically to the end of the coaxial cable 50 and extends in a first channel section which runs further in the longitudinal direction of the cable 50.
  • the end of the second conductor component 16 leading in the channel 12 is electrically and mechanically connected to the first conductor component 14, the longitudinal axis of the first conductor component 14 extending essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the second conductor component 16.
  • the first conductor component 14 is essentially perpendicular to the second channel section arranged extending first channel section and has the plug interface 11 for coupling with the mating connector.
  • the two conductor components 14, 16 are preferably permanently connected to one another.
  • the inner conductor of the coaxial cable is connected to an inner conductor 36 of the second conductor component 16 (e.g. by crimping or soldering), which has a clamping section at its front end for clamping a pin-shaped section of an inner conductor 34 of the first conductor component 14.
  • the inner conductor 34 of the first conductor component here has, for example, an inner conductor socket at the plug-in end.
  • 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 at its front end with an opening for pressing in an outer conductor 24 of the first conductor component 14.
  • the outer conductor 24 of the first conductor component has at its mating end here, for example, a spring cage for contacting an outer conductor of the mating connector.
  • the angled connector Since, moreover, the inner wall of the through-channel 12 between the two sealing elements 44, 46 is formed in one piece and has no glue points or other connecting points between two or more housing parts, the angled connector has excellent sealing properties.
  • a mounting unit 200 is provided, as shown in FIG Fig. 3 shown on the right.
  • the assembly unit 200 has the one-piece molded connector housing 10 and the first conductor component 14 held in the first channel section of the through channel 12.
  • the first conductor component 14 consists of the at least partially tubular outer conductor 24 and the inner conductor 34 held centrally therein via an insulator part.
  • the channel diameter of the first channel section is selected so that the first conductor component 14 introduced from one side X of the channel 12 is held in a force-locking manner by the channel wall without sliding further into the channel 12 or falling out again.
  • the first conductor component is in an in Fig. 2 shown assembly position I held in the first channel section, in which it does not yet engage in the second channel section, so that the second conductor component 16 can easily be inserted up to an end stop from the other side Y of the channel in the second channel section without having to touch the first To abut conductor component 14.
  • the cable fitter is now the attached to the front end of the coaxial cable 50 second conductor component 16 from the other side Y is inserted into the second channel section until it strikes the end stop and then in the Fig. 1 illustrated end position II is arranged.
  • the second conductor component 16 shown particularly clearly, comprises the outer conductor 26 with the press-in section 27 at its front end and the inner conductor 36 with the clamping section at its front end, which is held approximately centrally therein via an insulator part and which is accessible via an opening in the press-in section 27.
  • 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 component 14 is now pressed further into the through-channel 12 by means of a press such as a hand press, in the process the leading, approximately tubular wall section of the outer conductor 24 of the first conductor component 14 is pressed into the opening of the press-in section 27 of the outer conductor 26 of the second conductor component 16. Due to the oversize of the tubular wall section, a permanent press fit is created between it and the press-in section 27. At the same time, the pin-shaped section of the inner conductor 34 is pushed into the clamping section of the inner conductor 36, which has spring tabs.
  • a press such as a hand press
  • the invention also relates to the mounting unit 200 as shown in FIG Fig. 3 shown on the right.

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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. Ein von der einen Seite in den Durchgangskanal eingebrachtes erstes Leiterbauteil im Inneren des Durchgangskanals wird kraft- und/oder formschlüssig mit einem von der anderen Seite in den Durchgangskanal eingebrachten zweiten Leiterbauteil verbunden.The present invention relates to a method for assembling an angle connector. The angled connector comprises a connector housing through which an angled through-channel for receiving conductor components extending at an angle to one another. An angled through channel is understood to be a non-linear or non-straight passage through the connector housing, which can have a kink, such as a bend through approximately 90 °, to provide a corner connector. A first conductor component introduced into the through-channel from one side in the interior of the through-channel is non-positively and / or positively connected to a second conductor component introduced into the through-channel from the other side.

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 are generally used to releasably connect electrical lines or other electrical components in order to transmit power and / or electrical signals in the coupled state. A first connector such as a plug part is coupled to a complementary mating connector such as a socket 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.A plug connector usually has a cable-side end at which a line such as a cable emerges from the through-channel, and a plug-in end at which the plug connector has a plug interface for coupling to the mating connector.

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.In the case of an angled connector, the longitudinal direction of the line emerging from the connector on the cable side and the plug-in direction for coupling with the mating connector run at an angle to one another, for example at a right angle. In this way, a particularly space-saving coupling to a mating connector is possible and, furthermore, there is no need to lay a cable connected to the connector in a curved manner, which is susceptible to damage, since the connector itself dictates the change of direction in a small space.

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 through channel of an angle adjustment connector comprises a first channel section in which the plug-in interface is received, and a second channel section which runs at an angle thereto and from which the cable exits on the cable side.

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 angled plug-in connectors are produced as follows: First, a conductor component with an angled front section carrying the plug-in interface is mounted on a cable end, for example by crimping or soldering to the cable conductor. The angled conductor component is then introduced into a channel of a connector housing. For this purpose, two housing shells can be placed laterally from both sides on the angled conductor component and then locked together. Alternatively, the angled conductor component is inserted from the side into an open housing, and the laterally open channel is then covered with a housing cover or the like. 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.If the angle connector is to be designed to be watertight, the two housing shells must be tightly connected to one another or the housing cover must close the housing tightly, for which purpose a sealing material or adhesive can be used, for example. A watertight closing of a connector housing at the site of the final assembly of the connector is, however, complex and error-prone, and the watertightness can decrease over time. Furthermore, additional costs are incurred for the production, transport and assembly of a multi-part housing.

Aus der gattungsgemäßen Druckschrift DE 10 2012 201 123 B3 ist ein Montageverfahren für einen Winkelsteckverbinder mit einem Gehäuse bekannt, bei dem ein kabelseitiges Außenleiterteil (erstes Außenleiterteil) durch eine erste Öffnung in einen Hohlraum des Gehäuses linear eingeschoben wird. Das kabelseitige Außenleiterteil wird durch ein Verrasten eines Deckels am Gehäuse in diesem festgelegt. Eine seitlich am kabelseitigen Außenleiterteil angeordnete Öffnung zeigt in Richtung einer zweiten Öffnung des Hohlraumes des Gehäuses. Durch diese zweite Öffnung wird in einem Folgeschritt ein steckseitiges Außenleiterteil (zweites Außenleiterteil) im Hohlraum des Gehäuses angeordnet und das kabelseitige Außenleiterteil und das steckseitige Außenleiterteil werden miteinander verbunden, indem zwischen diesen Teilen eine Presspassung herbeigeführt wird. Zeitgleich werden auch ein kabelseitiges Innenleiterteil (erstes Innenleiterteil) und ein steckseitiges Innenleiterteil (zweites Innenleiterteil) miteinander unter Bildung einer Presspassung verpresst.From the generic document DE 10 2012 201 123 B3 An assembly method for an angle connector with a housing is known, in which a cable-side outer conductor part (first outer conductor part) is linearly pushed through a first opening into a cavity of the housing. The outer conductor part on the cable side is fixed in the housing by latching a cover onto the housing. An opening arranged laterally on the outer conductor part on the cable side points in the direction of a second opening in the cavity of the housing. In a subsequent step, a plug-side outer conductor part (second outer conductor part) is arranged in the cavity of the housing through this second opening and the cable-side outer conductor part and the plug-in outer conductor part are connected to one another by creating a press fit between these parts. At the same time, an inner conductor part on the cable side (first inner conductor part) and an inner conductor part on the plug-in side (second inner conductor part) are pressed together to form a press fit.

Aus der US 2011/021075 ist ein elektrischer Winkelsteckverbinder mit einem Gehäuse bekannt, wobei am Gehäuse neben einer Öffnung an einem steckseitigen Ende und einer Öffnung an einem kabelseitigen Ende eine zusätzliche Öffnung in einer Rückwand des Gehäuses vorgesehen ist. Diese zusätzliche Öffnung dient als Zugang zu einer Stoßstelle von zwei Innenleiterbauteilen, um diese elektrisch und mechanisch miteinander zu verbinden bzw. um deren korrekte Montage innerhalb des Gehäuses visuell zu prüfen. Die zusätzliche Öffnung wird nach der Montage des Winkelsteckverbinders mit einem Deckel verschlossen. Dies hat jedoch den Nachteil, dass das Gehäuse nicht einstückig ausgebildet ist und im Bereich der zusätzlichen Öffnung eine zusätzliche Abdichtung vorgesehn sein muß.From the US 2011/021075 An electrical angle connector with a housing is known, an additional opening being provided in a rear wall of the housing on the housing in addition to an opening at a plug-side end and an opening at a cable-side end. This additional opening serves as access to a joint between two inner conductor components in order to connect them electrically and mechanically to one another or to visually check their correct assembly within the housing. The additional opening is closed with a cover after the angled connector has been installed. However, this has the disadvantage that the housing is not made in one piece and an additional seal must be provided in the area of the additional opening.

Aus der Druckschrift US 7 070 440 B1 ist ein Winkelsteckverbinder zum Verbinden mit einem Ende eines Koaxialkabels bekannt, bei dem auf jede Art von kabelseitigem Leiterbauteil verzichtet wird, um zeitaufwändiges sowie gesundheitsschädliches Löten oder eine hohe Baulänge erforderndes Crimpen zu vermeiden und um die Anzahl der im Steckverbinder zum Verbinden mit dem Ende des Koaxialkabels erforderlichen Bauteile zu reduzieren. Es ist lediglich ein steckseitiges Leiterbauteil vorgesehen welches in einer Vormontage in einem Gehäuse des Steckverbinders angeordnet und gehalten wird. An einer Montagestelle wird dann das bis auf den Innenleiter mit dessen Innenleiterisolierung freigelegte Koaxialkabelende in den Steckverbinder bis zu einem Anschlag eingeschoben und dann das steckseitige Leiterbauteil weiter in das Gehäuse eingeschoben, so dass das steckseitige Bauteil den Innenleiter des Koaxialkabels mittels Durchstechen der Innenleiterisolierung elektrisch kontaktiert. Dies hat jedoch den Nachteil, dass für eine mechanische Halterung des Koaxialkabels am Steckverbinder hinsichtlich einer Aufnahme von axialen Kräften auf das Koaxialkabel eine zusätzliche Hülse auf des Kabel und den Steckverbinder aufgecrimpt werden muss, da die einfache elektrische Stechverbindung zwischen dem steckseitigen Innenleiterteil und dem Innenleiter des Koaxialkabels keine Kräfte in axialer Richtung bzgl. des Koaxialkabels aufnehmen kann.From the pamphlet US 7 070 440 B1 An angle connector for connecting to one end of a coaxial cable is known in which any type of cable-side conductor component is dispensed with in order to avoid time-consuming and harmful soldering or crimping requiring a long overall length and to reduce the number of connectors in the connector for connecting to the end of the coaxial cable to reduce the number of components required. Only a plug-side conductor component is provided which is arranged in a pre-assembly in a housing of the connector and is held. At an assembly point, the coaxial cable end, which is exposed except for the inner conductor with its inner conductor insulation, is pushed into the connector up to a stop and then the plug-in conductor component is pushed further into the housing, so that the plug-in component makes electrical contact with the inner conductor of the coaxial cable by piercing the inner conductor insulation. However, this has the disadvantage that an additional sleeve must be crimped onto the cable and the connector to mechanically hold the coaxial cable on the connector with regard to absorbing axial forces on the coaxial cable, since the simple electrical piercing connection between the inner conductor part on the plug-in side and the inner conductor of the Coaxial cable cannot absorb any forces in the axial direction with respect to the coaxial cable.

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.In view of the problems described, the object of the present invention is to provide a method for the simplified assembly of an angle connector and at the same time to reduce the manufacturing costs. In particular, a method is to be provided which leads to an angle connector with excellent watertightness without major assembly effort.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch eine Weiterbildung der herkömmlichen Montageverfahren mit den Merkmalen gemäß Patentanspruch 1 gelöst. Patentanspruch 10 betrifft eine Montageeinheit zum Herstellen eines Winkelsteckverbinders gemäß dem erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren.According to the invention, this object is achieved by a further development of the conventional assembly method with the features according to patent claim 1. Claim 10 relates to an assembly unit for producing an angle connector according to the method according to the invention.

Bei einem Verfahren zur Montage eines Winkelsteckverbinders mit einem Steckverbindergehäuse, das einen rechtwinklig gewinkelten Durchgangskanal zur Aufnahme von unter einem Winkel zueinander verlaufenden Leiterbauteilen aufweist, wobei 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, wobei das erste Leiterbauteil eine Schnittstelle zum Verkuppeln mit einem komplementären Gegensteckverbinder umfasst, wobei die Schnittstelle einen Außenleiter und einen von einem Isolierteil darin gehaltenen Innenleiter aufweist, wobei das zweite Leiterbauteil an einem Ende eines Koaxialkabels angebracht ist und einen Innenleiter und einen den Innenleiter zumindest abschnittsweise umlaufenden Außenleiter umfasst, wobei der Innenleiter des zweiten Leiterbauteils mit einem Innenleiter des Koaxialkabels und der Außenleiter des zweiten Leiterbauteils mit einem Außenleiter des Koaxialkabels verbunden ist, sind erfindungsgemäß folgende Schritte vorgesehen:

  1. (a) das erste Leiterbauteil wird in dem Durchgangskanal bevorzugt kraftschlüssig in einer Konfektionierungsstellung (I) gehalten, von der aus es weiter in den Durchgangskanal hinein einführbar ist,
  2. (b) das zweite Leiterbauteil wird bis in eine erste Endstellung (II) von der anderen Seite in den Durchgangskanal eingeführt, und
  3. (c) das erste Leiterbauteil (14) wird bis in eine zweite Endstellung (III) weiter in den Durchgangskanal (12) eingeführt und dadurch mit dem zweiten Leiterbauteil (16) derart verbunden, dass sowohl die Außenleiter als auch die Innenleiter der beiden Leiterbauteile im Inneren des Durchgangskanals kraft und/oder formschlüssig miteinander verbunden werden.
In a method for assembling an angled connector with a connector housing which has a right-angled through-channel for receiving conductor components which run at an angle to one another, a first conductor component introduced into the through-channel from one side in the interior of the through-channel in a non-positive and / or form-fitting manner a second conductor component introduced into the through-channel from the other side is connected, the first conductor component comprising an interface for coupling with a complementary mating connector, the interface having an outer conductor and an inner conductor held therein by an insulating part, the second conductor component at one end a coaxial cable is attached and comprises an inner conductor and an outer conductor running around the inner conductor at least in sections, wherein the inner conductor of the second conductor component is connected to an inner conductor of the coaxial cable and the outer conductor of the second conductor component is connected to an outer conductor of the coaxial cable, the following steps are provided according to the invention:
  1. (a) the first conductor component is held in the through-channel, preferably in a non-positive manner, in an assembly position (I) from which it can be inserted further into the through-channel,
  2. (B) the second conductor component is inserted from the other side into the through-channel up to a first end position (II), and
  3. (c) the first conductor component (14) is inserted further into the through-channel (12) up to a second end position (III) and thereby connected to the second conductor component (16) in such a way that both the outer conductors and the inner conductors of the two conductor components in the Inside the through-channel are connected to one another in a force-fit and / or form-fitting manner.

Die erzielt ein besonders zeitsparendes und benutzerfreundliches Verfahren zum Herstellen eines Winkelsteckverbinders.This achieves a particularly time-saving and user-friendly method for producing an angle connector.

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 Leiterbauteils 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 connected in the interior of the through-channel in a non-positive and / or form-fitting manner with a second conductor component introduced into the through-channel from the other side. 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 runs at an angle to the first channel section. By pushing or pushing the first 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 one another for the transmission of electrical signals and / or current and in this way shape and / or or be non-positively connected to each other. For example, the fronts of the two ladder components in the duct sections that are in front of each other are clamped and pressed together inside the duct, clamped, screwed (non-positive connection) and / or hooked (positive connection) or the like.

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.The invention is based on the knowledge that a cable with an angled conductor component already attached to it can only be introduced into a laterally open channel of an angled housing, which leads to the assembly difficulties described above. Therefore, according to the invention, the first conductor component to be mounted at an angle to the cable is only connected to the second conductor component, which is attached to the front cable end, inside the housing. This has the advantage that the two conductor components, which run essentially linearly before assembly in the connector housing, can be introduced from the two opposite channel openings, which are required anyway, into a laterally closed channel and only then to provide the angled conductor run inside the Connector housing can be connected to each other.

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 Winkelsteckverbinder bereitzustellen. Ferner entfällt der Schritt des Verklebens bzw. des Abdichtens mehrerer Gehäuseteile vor Ort durch den Steckverbinder-Monteur.Since the channel can in this case be encompassed by an inner wall of the housing that is closed laterally all around, a second housing shell or a housing cover for sealing the housing tightly after the angled conductor component has been introduced is unnecessary. Rather, the housing having the angled channel can already be made in one piece from a waterproof material such as plastic, so that after the conductor components have been introduced, only the two channel openings need to be sealed in order to provide a completely tight angled connector. Furthermore, the step of gluing or sealing several housing parts on site by the connector fitter is omitted.

Das erste Leiterbauteil ist in der Konfektionierungsstellung (I) 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 (I) 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.In the assembly position (I), the first conductor component is held in a non-positive manner at a position provided for this in the first channel section. For this purpose, the first conductor component can rest closely against the inner duct wall of the first duct section, at least in sections. For example, the first conductor component has radially outwardly protruding projections such as circumferential knobs which press against the inner duct wall and hold or fix the first conductor component in the assembly position. This fixation is preferably set up so weak that the first conductor component for connection to the second conductor component can be pushed further into the first channel section by a compressive force directed into the interior of the channel. On the other hand, the fixation is set up so strongly that the first conductor component cannot detach itself from the connector housing without a noticeable application of force and, for example, can fall into or out of the channel. In the assembly position (I), the first conductor component preferably only protrudes so far into the first channel section that it does not hinder the introduction of the second conductor component into the second channel section up to the end position.

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 assemble the angled connector, the assembly unit with the first conductor component already held in the channel is transported to the location at which the connector is 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 Endstellung angeordnet ist.Then the line with the second conductor component attached to the front end of the line is inserted into the second channel section until the second conductor component strikes 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 der Knickstelle des Kanals elektrisch und mechanisch kontaktiert und vorzugsweise unlösbar mit diesem verbunden wird.Then the first conductor component already arranged in the first channel section is pressed further into the channel until it makes electrical and mechanical contact with the second conductor component in the region of the kink of the channel and is preferably permanently connected to it.

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.A particularly simple, quickly established 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 that is provided as a result. Furthermore, a press connection is particularly durable and permanent.

Erfindungsgemäß 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 Außenleiter der beiden Leiterbauteile vorzugsweise jeweils im Wesentlichen rechtwinklig zueinander verlaufen.According to the invention, the angled connector is a coaxial connector in which each of the conductor components has an inner conductor and an outer conductor that runs around the inner conductor at least in sections. The outer conductor can form a shielding of the inner conductor and / or the inner conductor can be closed at least in sections in the manner of a sleeve or in the form of a spring basket or wire mesh. Both the first conductor component and the second conductor component preferably have a coaxial structure with the inner conductor and the outer conductor encircling it, the inner conductor and the outer conductor 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 quick and time-saving assembly, it has proven to be expedient that both the outer conductors and the inner conductors of the two conductor components are connected to one another in a force-fitting and / or form-fitting manner inside the through-channel.

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.With regard to a stable mechanical connection between the two conductor components, it has proven to be advantageous 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 outer conductors, which are larger in area, is particularly stable and durable, while the inner conductors could easily be damaged by the force required to produce a press connection.

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.Reliable and particularly durable pressing of the two outer conductors is possible in that an essentially tubular wall section of the outer conductor of the first conductor component is pressed with oversize into an opening in the outer conductor of the second conductor component. In other words, there is an interference fit (interference fit) between the two outer conductors. The opening can be arranged in a press-in section provided at the front end of the outer conductor of the second conductor component in such a way that, after the second conductor component has been inserted into the second channel section, it becomes the first channel section is directed towards and forms its continuation, so that the first conductor part can be easily pressed into the opening by being pushed 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 consist, at least in sections, of a metal that is suitable for pressing, such as a zinc die-cast or of 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 be done quickly and without great effort by means of a transportable, preferably hand-operated pressing tool such as a toggle press or the like. respectively. Pressing is therefore possible directly at the installation site of the angled 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 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.As already indicated, when the outer conductors are pressed, the inner conductors of the two conductor components, which are at least partially encircled by them, are also brought into electrical and mechanical contact with one another and thereby positively and / or non-positively connected to one another. It is not necessary to press the inner conductors together. Rather, the establishment of a force-fit contact between the two inner conductors, such as a simple clamp or clamp contact, can be sufficient for reliable electrical contacting, while the mechanical strength of the connection can be ensured primarily by the press contact between the outer conductors, which provides a much greater holding force.

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.Reliable electrical contact between the two inner conductors when the first conductor component is pressed into the second conductor component can be established by pushing a pin-shaped section of the inner conductor of the first conductor component into a clamping section of the inner conductor of the second conductor component and pinching it. The clamping section can have two or more deflectable spring tabs, which are deflected when the pin-shaped section is inserted and are thereby pretensioned in the direction of the latter, so that permanent and two-dimensional 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 angled connector can be ensured by the fact that the through-channel is delimited by a one-piece inner wall of the connector housing. In other words, the entire connector housing having the angled through channel can be molded in one piece from a waterproof material such as plastic. The gluing or sealing of a connection area between two or housing parts is thereby dispensed with when using the method according to the invention.

Das erste Leiterbauteil weist erfindungsgemäß die Steckschnittstelle zum Verkuppeln mit einem komplementären Gegensteckverbinder auf und hat vorzugsweise 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.According to the invention, the first conductor component has the plug-in interface for coupling with a complementary mating connector and preferably has a coaxial structure. 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 therein by an insulating part.

Erfindungsgemäß 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.According to the invention, the second conductor component is attached to one end of a coaxial cable and extends essentially in the longitudinal direction of the cable, the coaxial structure of the coaxial cable with an inner conductor and an outer conductor at least partially surrounding the inner conductor being continued by the second conductor component. The second conductor component is preferably crimped and / or soldered to the front end of the coaxial cable in such a way that the inner conductor of the cable makes electrical contact with the inner conductor of the second conductor component and the outer conductor of the cable makes electrical contact with the outer conductor of the second conductor component.

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.To prevent the penetration of liquid such as water into the passage channel of the connector housing, it is useful to have at least two sealing elements such as sealing rings or the like. to be arranged in the through-channel. One sealing element, which prevents liquid from penetrating into the interior of the duct from one side, preferably seals a gap between a cable and / or the second conductor component connected to it and the inner wall of the through duct. The second sealing element, which prevents the penetration of liquid into the interior of the duct from one side when a mating connector is connected to the angle adjustment connector, is preferably used for sealing on a housing section of a mating connector plugged into the channel opening of the first channel section.

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 ein bis in eine erste Endstellung von der anderen Seite in den Durchgangskanal eingeführtes zweites Leiterbauteil, wobei das erste Leiterbauteil derart eingerichtet ist, dass es durch Verschieben weiter in den Durchgangskanal bis in eine Endstellung form- und oder kraftschlüssig mit dem zweiten Leiterbauteil verbindbar, insbesondere verpressbar ist, wobei das erste Leiterbauteil eine Schnittstelle zum Verkuppeln mit einem komplementären Gegensteckverbinder umfasst, wobei die Schnittstelle einen Außenleiter und einen von einem Isolierteil darin gehaltenen Innenleiter aufweist, wobei das zweite Leiterbauteil an einem Ende eines Koaxialkabels angebracht ist und einen Innenleiter und einen den Innenleiter zumindest abschnittsweise umlaufenden Außenleiter umfasst, wobei der Innenleiter des zweiten Leiterbauteils mit einem Innenleiter des Koaxialkabels und der Außenleiter des zweiten Leiterbauteils mit einem Außenleiter des Koaxialkabels verbunden ist.The present invention also relates to an assembly unit for producing an angled connector by means of the method according to the invention, the assembly unit having: a connector housing with a preferably right-angled through-channel for receiving conductor components, and a first conductor component which is introduced into the through-channel from one side and there is held in an assembly position from which it can be displaced further into the through-channel, and a second conductor component inserted into the through-channel from the other side up to a first end position, the first conductor component being set up in such a way that it can be moved further can be connected, in particular pressed, to the second conductor component in the through-channel up to an end position with a positive or non-positive fit, wherein the first conductor component comprises an interface for coupling with a complementary mating connector, where in the case of the interface having an outer conductor and an inner conductor held therein by an insulating part, the second conductor component being attached to one end of a coaxial cable and comprising an inner conductor and an outer conductor running around the inner conductor at least in sections, the inner conductor of the second conductor component with an inner conductor of the coaxial cable and the outer conductor of the second conductor component is connected to an outer conductor of the coaxial cable.

In der nun folgenden Beschreibung wird die Erfindung unter Bezugnahme auf die beigefügten Zeichnungen beispielhaft erläutert. Dabei zeigt:

Fig. 1
einen Zwischenschritt bei der Montage eines Winkelsteckverbinders 100 gemäß dem erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren in einer Längsschnittansicht,
Fig. 2
einen gemäß dem erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren fertig montierten Winkelsteckverbinder 100 in einer Längsschnittansicht, und
Fig. 3
eine erfindungsgemäße Montageeinheit 200 zur Herstellung eines Winkelsteckverbinders 100 gemäß dem erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren in einer perspektivischen Ansicht.
In the description that follows, the invention is explained by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. It shows:
Fig. 1
an intermediate step in the assembly of an angle connector 100 according to the method according to the invention in a longitudinal sectional view,
Fig. 2
a fully assembled angle connector 100 according to the method according to the invention in a longitudinal sectional view, and
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an assembly unit 200 according to the invention for producing an angle 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:
Der Winkelsteckverbinder 100 weist ein Steckverbindergehäuse 10 aus Kunststoff auf, 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 Figures 1 to 3 show three steps in carrying out a method according to the invention for assembling a watertight angled connector 100, with the assembly proceeding from the method shown in FIG Fig. 3 step shown in Fig. 1 Finally, the step shown in Fig. 2 shown angle connector is manufactured. A fully assembled right angle connector is in Figure 2 shown in longitudinal cross-section and should first be described:
The angled plug connector 100 has a plug connector housing 10 made of plastic, which is traversed by a through channel 12 angled at right angles. A conductor assembly, which is coupled to the front end of a coaxial cable 50, is received in the through channel 12.

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 the through channel 12 at one end of the plug connector 100 on the cable side. At one end on the plug side, the plug connector has a plug 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 components 14, 16, of which the second conductor component 16 is attached electrically and mechanically to the end of the coaxial cable 50 and extends in a first channel section which runs further in the longitudinal direction of the cable 50. The end of the second conductor component 16 leading in the channel 12 is electrically and mechanically connected to the first conductor component 14, the longitudinal axis of the first conductor component 14 extending essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the second conductor component 16. The first conductor component 14 is essentially perpendicular to the second channel section arranged extending first channel section and has the plug interface 11 for coupling with the mating connector. In the area of the kink between the first channel section and the second channel section, the two conductor components 14, 16 are preferably permanently connected to one another.

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 (e.g. by crimping or soldering), which has a clamping section at its front end for clamping a pin-shaped section of an inner conductor 34 of the first conductor component 14. The inner conductor 34 of the first conductor component here has, for example, an inner conductor socket at the plug-in end.

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 at its front end with an opening for pressing in an outer conductor 24 of the first conductor component 14. The outer conductor 24 of the first conductor component has at its mating end here, for 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.As a result of a sealing element 46, which rests sealingly on the coaxial cable 50 and runs around it, which is arranged on the cable-side end of the plug connector in the interior of the through-channel 12, no water can penetrate into the second channel section.

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.Furthermore, penetration of water into the first channel section is prevented by a further sealing element 44, which comes into sealing contact with a housing of the mating connector when this is coupled to the connector 100.

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.Since, moreover, the inner wall of the through-channel 12 between the two sealing elements 44, 46 is formed in one piece and has no glue points or other connecting points between two or more housing parts, the angled connector has excellent sealing properties.

Im Folgenden wird das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren zum Montieren des Winkelsteckverbinders 100 erläutert:
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.The method according to the invention for assembling the angled connector 100 is explained below:
First, a mounting unit 200 is provided, as shown in FIG Fig. 3 shown on the right. The assembly unit 200 has the one-piece molded connector housing 10 and the first conductor component 14 held in the first channel section of the through channel 12. As in Fig. 2 As can be clearly seen, the first conductor component 14 consists of the at least partially tubular outer conductor 24 and the inner conductor 34 held centrally therein via 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 so that the first conductor component 14 introduced from one side X of the channel 12 is held in a force-locking manner by the channel wall without sliding further into the channel 12 or falling out again. The first conductor component is in an in Fig. 2 shown assembly position I held in the first channel section, in which it does not yet engage in the second channel section, so that the second conductor component 16 can easily be inserted up to an end stop from the other side Y of the channel in the second channel section without having to touch the first To abut conductor component 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 in Fig. 3 is shown, the cable fitter is now the attached to the front end of the coaxial cable 50 second conductor component 16 from the other side Y is inserted into the second channel section until it strikes the end stop and then in the Fig. 1 illustrated end position II is arranged. This in Fig. 3 The second conductor component 16, shown particularly clearly, comprises the outer conductor 26 with the press-in section 27 at its front end and the inner conductor 36 with the clamping section at its front end, which is held approximately centrally therein via an insulator part and which is accessible via an opening in the press-in section 27. In the end 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 in Fig. 2 is shown, the first conductor component 14 is now pressed further into the through-channel 12 by means of a press such as a hand press, in the process the leading, approximately tubular wall section of the outer conductor 24 of the first conductor component 14 is pressed into the opening of the press-in section 27 of the outer conductor 26 of the second conductor component 16. Due to the oversize of the tubular wall section, a permanent press fit is created between it and the press-in section 27. At the same time, the pin-shaped section of the inner conductor 34 is pushed into the clamping section of the inner conductor 36, which has spring tabs.

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.This means that the pressing between the two conductor components 14, 16 can be carried out quickly and easily on site by the cable fitter inside the through-channel 12, so that multi-part connector housings and the associated sealing and assembly problems are eliminated.

Die Erfindung betrifft ferner auch die Montageeinheit 200, wie sie in Fig. 3 rechts dargestellt ist.The invention also relates to the mounting unit 200 as shown in FIG Fig. 3 shown on the right.

Claims (10)

  1. Method for assembling an angled plug connector (100) with a plug connector housing (10) comprising a through-channel (12), preferably angled at a right angle, designed to accommodate conductor components (14, 16) extending at an angle relative to one another, wherein
    a first conductor component (14) introduced into the through-channel (12) from one side (X) is, in the interior of the through-channel, connected in a form- and/or force-locking manner with a second conductor component (16) which is introduced into the through-channel (12) from the other side (Y),
    wherein the first conductor component (12) comprises an interface for coupling with a complementary mating plug connector, wherein the interface has an outer conductor (24) and an inner conductor (34) held therein by an insulating part, wherein 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) surrounding the inner conductor, at least in sections,
    wherein the inner conductor (36) of the second conductor component is connected with the inner conductor of the coaxial cable and outer conductor (26) of the second conductor component (16) is connected with the outer conductor of the coaxial cable, with the following steps,
    (a) the first conductor component (14) is held, in a force-locking manner, in an assembly position (I) in the through-channel from which it can be introduced further into the through-channel (12),
    (b) the second conductor component (16) is introduced into the through-channel (12) from the other side (Y) as far as a first end position (II), and
    (c) the first conductor component (14) is introduced further into the through-channel (12) as far as a second end position (III) and as a result is connected with the second conductor component (16) such that both the outer conductors and also the inner conductors of the two conductor components are connected with one another in the interior of the through-channel in a force and/or form-locking manner.
  2. Method according to claim 1, characterised in that the first conductor component (14) is pressed together with the second conductor component (16) in the interior of the through-channel (12).
  3. Method according to claim 2, characterised in that the outer conductors (24, 26) of the two conductor components (14, 16) are pressed together with one another.
  4. Method according to claim 2 or 3, characterised in that during the pressing an overdimensioned, substantially tubular wall section of the first outer conductor (24) is pressed into an opening of the second outer conductor (26).
  5. Method according to claim 3 or 4, characterised in that, during the pressing together of the outer conductors (24, 26), the inner conductor (34) of the first conductor component is brought into electrical contact with the inner conductor (36) of the second conductor component.
  6. Method according to claim 5, characterised in that the inner conductor (34) of the first conductor component has a pin-formed section protruding into the interior of the channel which is clamped in a clamping section of the inner conductor (36) of the second conductor component.
  7. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the through-channel (12) is limited by an inner wall of the plug connector housing (10) which is formed in a single piece.
  8. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the outer conductor (24) of the first conductor component (12) is designed as a spring bush.
  9. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterised by at least two sealing elements (44, 46), for example sealing rings or the like, accommodated in the through-channel, wherein one sealing element (46) prevents the penetration of liquid into the interior of the channel from one side and/or the second sealing element (44) prevents the penetration of liquid into the interior of the channel from one side when a mating plug connector is coupled with the angled plug connector (100).
  10. Assembly unit for manufacturing an angled plug connector (100) by means of the method according to one of the preceding claims, said assembly unit comprising:
    a plug connector housing (10) with an angled through-channel (12) designed to accommodate conductor components (14, 16) extending at an angle relative to one another,
    a first conductor component (14) which is introduced into the through-channel (12) from one side (X) and is held therein, in a force-locking manner, in an assembly position (I) from which it can be pushed even further into the through-channel (12), and a second conductor component (16) which is introduced into the through-channel as far as a first end position (II) from the other side (Y),
    wherein the first conductor component (14) is so designed that by inserting it further into the through-channel (12) as far as a second end position (III) it can be connected in a form- and or force-locking manner, in particular pressed together, with the second conductor component (16), wherein the first conductor component (12) comprises a plug interface for coupling with a complementary mating plug connector, wherein the plug interface comprises an outer conductor (24) and an inner conductor (34) held centrally therein by an insulating part, wherein the second conductor component (16) is attached at one end of a coaxial cable with an inner conductor (36) and an outer conductor (26) surrounding the inner conductor, at least in sections, wherein the inner conductor (36) of the second conductor component is connected with an inner conductor of the coaxial cable and the outer conductor (26) of the second conductor component (16) is connected with an outer conductor of the coaxial cable.
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