EP3275054B1 - Retaining device for retaining a number of plugs - Google Patents

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EP3275054B1
EP3275054B1 EP16717998.5A EP16717998A EP3275054B1 EP 3275054 B1 EP3275054 B1 EP 3275054B1 EP 16717998 A EP16717998 A EP 16717998A EP 3275054 B1 EP3275054 B1 EP 3275054B1
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/516—Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing, hoods
    • H01R13/518—Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing, hoods for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/73—Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall
    • H01R13/74—Means for mounting coupling parts in openings of a panel
    • H01R13/748—Means for mounting coupling parts in openings of a panel using one or more screws
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/005—Electrical coupling combined with fluidic coupling

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  • the invention relates to a holding device for holding a number of plug connectors according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • connectors are mounted in a wall opening, for example with a screwed-on flange. It is known to fasten a number of connectors to a common wall opening by means of a fastening plate.
  • the DE 10 2008 038 588 A1 discloses a distribution assembly for electrical wiring.
  • the distributor arrangement consists of a housing having a base shell and a cover shell.
  • the cover shell is provided with slots.
  • An individually designed and / or oriented socket is arranged in each slot.
  • the EP1703595 discloses an electrical connector with a contact element for forming an electrical connection with a corresponding mating contact element, with a contact insert part with a chamber for inserting and receiving the contact element.
  • the problem on which the invention is based is solved according to claim 1.
  • Advantageous further developments are given in the subclaims. Features which are important for the invention can also be found in the following description and in the drawings, the features can be important for the invention both on their own and in different combinations, without explicit reference being made to this again.
  • a holding device for holding a number of plug connectors and for arrangement on a wall passage. Because the holding device comprises a number of passages of essentially the same size, connectors can be exchanged. Because a module element comprises an outer interface area for receiving the module element in one of the passages and the module element comprises an inner interface area for receiving one of the connectors in the module element, interchangeability of connectors can easily be guaranteed. In particular, a position, orientation and number of contacts can be tailored to customer requirements. In particular, subsequent changes are also possible.
  • a modularity is advantageously created that enables a large number of different connectors to be arranged.
  • a third closed module element is provided for closing one of the passages.
  • the third closed module element is used in the form of a placeholder for modifications and extensions, so that Advantageously, the flexibility of a once arranged holding device for expansion purposes is retained.
  • the passages and the outer interface area of the module element that corresponds to one of the passages are each constructed in a hexagonal shape.
  • This hexagonal shape advantageously makes it possible to reduce the installation space required and at the same time to increase the contact density over the surface of the holding device.
  • the hexagonal shape also provides coding that restricts the arrangement of the module element to six positions.
  • the hexagonal shape enables round connectors to be arranged in the holding device, the connectors being able to fill the space within a hexagon as best as possible in terms of their diameter.
  • an edge region of the holding device is enclosed at an obtuse angle between two adjacent passages.
  • a fastening section for connecting the holding device to the wall is arranged in the edge area.
  • the installation space required for the holding device on the wall passage is further reduced and the edge area is thus used as best as possible.
  • an intermediate web between two adjacent passages has a longitudinal axis. The fastening section is located on the longitudinal axis of the intermediate web, as a result of which a force is advantageously introduced into the wall at a favorable point.
  • the passages and the outer interface area of the module element that corresponds to one of the passages are each constructed in a rectangular manner. This rectangular shape advantageously enables the contact density to be increased.
  • the module element can be fixed to the holding device by means of a slide that can be fed in transversely to the longitudinal direction of the connector and engages in the outer interface area.
  • the module element can thereby advantageously be connected to the holding device in a simple manner.
  • two edge sections of adjacent passages run essentially parallel to one another and form a common intermediate web. This advantageously ensures that the passages are as close as possible to one another and thus ensure a high contact density or a high connector density per area of the holding device or area of the wall.
  • the module element has a first coding section.
  • One of the passages has a second coding section.
  • the first coding section and the second coding section advantageously correspond in such a way that the module element can only be arranged in the passage in a predetermined orientation.
  • Figure 1 shows a holding device 2 which holds a number of plug connectors 4, each with a module element 6 arranged between the plug connector 4 and the holding device 2.
  • a connector 4 comprises an insulating section which is designed to hold a number of electrical contacts, and optionally a housing section.
  • An insulating section can comprise one or more insulating bodies.
  • the holding device 2 has a hexagonal pattern of passages in which the module elements 6 are arranged, the module elements 6 in turn having a hexagonal shape.
  • the hexagonal shape is preferably designed in such a way that rounded corners and essentially equally long edges are present.
  • Two adjacent passages through the holding device 2 enclose an edge region 8 at an obtuse angle.
  • a fastening section 10 is arranged, which is provided for connecting the holding device 2 to a wall.
  • the holding device 2 has exposed fastening sections 12.
  • a screw 14 is passed through the fastening sections 10, 12, which screw is passed through a fastening opening in the wall and, on the other side of the wall, with a lock nut, leads to fastening of the holding device 2 to a wall opening for the plug connector 4.
  • a longitudinal axis 16 of an intermediate web explained below is shown by way of example, the fastening section 10 being located on the extended longitudinal axis 16 of the intermediate web.
  • the plug connectors 4c, 4d and 4e each comprise a connection section 20 for connection to an accessory component.
  • a mating connector 28 corresponding to the respective connector 4 is arranged opposite to the z-direction.
  • the module element 6 can of course also receive a holding body in which, instead of electrical contacts or in addition to the electrical contacts, a pneumatic connection and / or a hydraulic connection is received, held and guided through the wall.
  • the holding body is thus constructed analogously to the insulating body, but does not have to have its electrically insulating effect.
  • the possible uses of the holding frame 2 are thus advantageously increased by the module element 6.
  • FIG. 2 shows a perspective schematic plan view of an embodiment of the holding device 2, wherein the passages are essentially rectangular.
  • the rectangular design of the passages includes a rounding of the edges.
  • a module element 6 is connected to the holding device 2 via a slide 22 and a web 24 on both sides of the module 6 by the slide 22 with respective arms 26 oriented opposite to the y direction, inter alia in the z direction, a form-fitting connection between the Web 24 and the arm 26 and between the module element 6 and the arm 26 is produced.
  • a mating connector 28 is received in the module 6.
  • the mating plug connection 28 comprises a housing 30 and an insulating section 32.
  • the insulating body of the connector 4 is opposite to the Z direction in Figure 2 not visible in the module element 6 arranged.
  • a lever 34 is arranged on the housing 30, which lever can be rotated about an axis 36.
  • Figure 2 the closed position is shown. If the lever 34 is moved out of the closed position along a bayonet-shaped path 38, which is not visible on the inside of the lever 34, the mating connector 28 is moved in the Z direction, since the distance of the bayonet-shaped path to the axis 36 changes when the lever 34 is moved out enlarged from its closed position.
  • FIG. 3 shows an exploded view of an exemplary embodiment of the holding device 2 with the associated module elements 6.
  • a closed module element 6g is shown as an example.
  • the holding device 2 has six passages 40 of essentially the same size.
  • the module elements 6 have an outer interface area 42 which is designed to engage in any one of the passages 40.
  • the module element 6 has one or more inner interface areas 43 for receiving one of the plug connectors in the module element 6.
  • the respective inner interface areas 43 can differ in the type of fastening and / or diameter in order to accommodate corresponding plug connectors.
  • Two adjacent passages 40 each have an edge section 44 which run essentially parallel to one another.
  • the two edge sections 44 form an intermediate web 46.
  • a seal 48 is between the holding device 2 and the edge of the wall opening can be arranged.
  • a seal 50 can be arranged between a respective one of the module elements 6 and the holding device 2.
  • Figure 4 shows an exploded view of a module element 6 and an associated plug connector 4.
  • the seal 50 can be inserted into a circumferential groove 54 of the module 6 and is part of the outer interface 42.
  • the outer interface 42 further comprises insertion elements 56 and itself arranged at the corners of the hexagonal shape Latching sections 58 extending along the hexagonal edges.
  • the inner interface area 43 of the module 6 is formed by a number of latching elements 60 arranged in a circle.
  • Another seal 62 is provided for arrangement between the interface area 43 and the plug connector 4.
  • Figure 5 shows a section through the assembled components Figure 4 .
  • the connector 4 is constructed in one piece and comprises passages 64 for receiving contacts.
  • Figure 6 shows a schematic sectional view of a section through a closed module element 6 which is arranged in the holding device 2.
  • Figure 7 shows a schematic plan view of the module element 6 which is arranged in the holding frame 2.
  • the module element 6 has a first coding section 66 in the form of two projections which encompass a second coding section 68 which is molded onto the frame or the holding device 2.
  • the first coding section 66 is formed on only one of the six corner areas of the hexagonal shape of the module element 6, so that a corner area without the Coding section 66 cannot be introduced into holding device 2, in particular a passage 40, since this is prevented by second coding section 68.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Haltevorrichtung zum Halten einer Anzahl von Steckverbindern nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a holding device for holding a number of plug connectors according to the preamble of claim 1.

Es ist bekannt, dass Steckverbinder in einem Wanddurchbruch beispielsweise mit einem angeschraubten Flansch montiert werden. Es ist bekannt eine Anzahl von Steckverbindern mittels einer Befestigungsplatte an einem gemeinsamen Wanddurchbruch zu befestigen.It is known that connectors are mounted in a wall opening, for example with a screwed-on flange. It is known to fasten a number of connectors to a common wall opening by means of a fastening plate.

Die DE 10 2008 038 588 A1 offenbart eine Verteileranordnung für elektrische Leitungen. Die Verteileranordnung besteht aus einem eine Grundschale und eine Deckschale aufweisenden Gehäuse. Die Deckschale ist mit Steckplätzen versehen. In jedem Steckplatz ist eine individuell gestaltete und/oder orientierte Steckbuchse angeordnet.The DE 10 2008 038 588 A1 discloses a distribution assembly for electrical wiring. The distributor arrangement consists of a housing having a base shell and a cover shell. The cover shell is provided with slots. An individually designed and / or oriented socket is arranged in each slot.

DE 10 2011 006534 A1 offenbart Aspekte eines elektrischen Steckverbinders. DE 10 2011 006534 A1 discloses aspects of an electrical connector.

Die EP1703595 offenbart einen elektrischen Steckverbinder mit einem Kontaktelement zur Bildung einer elektrischen Verbindung mit einem korrespondierenden Gegenkontaktelement, mit einem Kontakteinsatzteil mit einer Kammer zum Einführen und zur Aufnahme des Kontaktelements. Das der Erfindung zugrundeliegende Problem wird nach dem Anspruch 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben. Für die Erfindung wichtige Merkmale finden sich ferner in der nachfolgenden Beschreibung und in den Zeichnungen, wobei die Merkmale sowohl in Alleinstellung als auch in unterschiedlichen Kombinationen für die Erfindung wichtig sein können, ohne dass hierauf nochmals explizit hingewiesen wird.The EP1703595 discloses an electrical connector with a contact element for forming an electrical connection with a corresponding mating contact element, with a contact insert part with a chamber for inserting and receiving the contact element. The problem on which the invention is based is solved according to claim 1. Advantageous further developments are given in the subclaims. Features which are important for the invention can also be found in the following description and in the drawings, the features can be important for the invention both on their own and in different combinations, without explicit reference being made to this again.

Es wird eine Haltevorrichtung zum Halten einer Anzahl von Steckverbindern und zur Anordnung an einem Wanddurchgang vorgeschlagen. Dadurch, dass die Haltevorrichtung eine Anzahl von im Wesentlichen gleich dimensionierten Durchgängen umfasst, kann ein Austausch von Steckverbindern durchgeführt werden. Dadurch, dass ein Modulelement einen äußeren Schnittstellenbereich zur Aufnahme des Modulelements in einem der Durchgänge umfasst und das Modulelement einen inneren Schnittstellenbereich zur Aufnahme eines der Steckverbinder in dem Modulelement umfasst, kann ohne weiteres eines Austauschbarkeit von Steckverbindern garantiert werden. Insbesondere kann eine Position, Orientierung und Kontaktanzahl auf die Kundenanforderungen abgestimmt werden. Insbesondere sind dadurch auch nachträgliche Änderungen möglich.A holding device is proposed for holding a number of plug connectors and for arrangement on a wall passage. Because the holding device comprises a number of passages of essentially the same size, connectors can be exchanged. Because a module element comprises an outer interface area for receiving the module element in one of the passages and the module element comprises an inner interface area for receiving one of the connectors in the module element, interchangeability of connectors can easily be guaranteed. In particular, a position, orientation and number of contacts can be tailored to customer requirements. In particular, subsequent changes are also possible.

Dadurch, dass sich ein erster innerer Schnittstellenbereich eines ersten Modulelements und ein zweiter innerer Schnittstellenbereich eines zweiten Modulelements sich durch eine Befestigungsart und/oder einen Durchmesser unterscheiden, wird vorteilhaft eine Modularität geschaffen, die das Anordnen einer Vielzahl unterschiedlicher Steckverbinder ermöglicht.Because a first inner interface area of a first module element and a second inner interface area of a second module element differ in terms of a type of fastening and / or a diameter, a modularity is advantageously created that enables a large number of different connectors to be arranged.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist ein drittes geschlossenes Modulelement zum Verschließen eines der Durchgänge vorgesehen. Hierdurch wird das dritte geschlossene Modulelement in Form eines Platzhalters für Modifikationen und Erweiterungen eingesetzt, so dass vorteilhaft die Flexibilität einer einmal angeordneten Haltevorrichtung zur Erweiterungszwecken erhalten bleibt.In an advantageous embodiment, a third closed module element is provided for closing one of the passages. As a result, the third closed module element is used in the form of a placeholder for modifications and extensions, so that Advantageously, the flexibility of a once arranged holding device for expansion purposes is retained.

Erfindungsgemäß sind die Durchgänge und der zu einem der Durchgänge korrespondierende, äußere Schnittstellenbereich des Modulelements jeweils hexagonalförmig aufgebaut. Diese Hexagonalform erlaubt es vorteilhaft, den benötigten Bauraum zu reduzieren und gleichzeitig die Kontaktdichte über die Fläche der Haltevorrichtung zu erhöhen. Durch die Hexagonalform wird des Weiteren eine Codierung erreicht, die die Anordnung des Modulelements auf sechs Positionen einschränkt. Darüber hinaus wird durch Hexagonalform ermöglicht, dass runde Steckverbinder in der Haltevorrichtung angeordnet werden können, wobei die Steckverbinder in ihrem Durchmesser den Platz innerhalb eines Hexagons bestmöglichst ausfüllen können.According to the invention, the passages and the outer interface area of the module element that corresponds to one of the passages are each constructed in a hexagonal shape. This hexagonal shape advantageously makes it possible to reduce the installation space required and at the same time to increase the contact density over the surface of the holding device. The hexagonal shape also provides coding that restricts the arrangement of the module element to six positions. In addition, the hexagonal shape enables round connectors to be arranged in the holding device, the connectors being able to fill the space within a hexagon as best as possible in terms of their diameter.

Erfindungsgemäß ist zwischen zwei benachbarten Durchgängen ein Randbereich der Haltevorrichtung in einem stumpfen Winkel eingeschlossen. Ein Befestigungsabschnitt zur Verbindung der Haltevorrichtung mit der Wand ist in dem Randbereich angeordnet. Vorteilhaft wird dadurch der für die Haltevorrichtung benötigte Bauraum an dem Wanddurchgang weiter reduziert und der Randbereich wird somit bestmöglichst genutzt.
In einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform weist ein Zwischensteg zwischen zwei benachbarten Durchgängen eine Längsachse auf. Der Befestigungsabschnitt befindet sich auf der Längsachse des Zwischenstegs, wodurch vorteilhaft eine Krafteinleitung in die Wand an einem günstigen Punkt geschieht.According to the invention, an edge region of the holding device is enclosed at an obtuse angle between two adjacent passages. A fastening section for connecting the holding device to the wall is arranged in the edge area. Advantageously, the installation space required for the holding device on the wall passage is further reduced and the edge area is thus used as best as possible.
In an advantageous embodiment, an intermediate web between two adjacent passages has a longitudinal axis. The fastening section is located on the longitudinal axis of the intermediate web, as a result of which a force is advantageously introduced into the wall at a favorable point.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform sind die Durchgänge und der zu einem der Durchgänge korrespondierende, äußere Schnittstellenbereich des Modulelements jeweils rechteckförmig aufgebaut. Durch diese Rechteckform wird vorteilhaft ermöglicht, dass die Kontaktdichte erhöht werden kann.In an advantageous embodiment, the passages and the outer interface area of the module element that corresponds to one of the passages are each constructed in a rectangular manner. This rectangular shape advantageously enables the contact density to be increased.

In einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung ist das Modulelement mittels eines quer zur Längsrichtung des Steckverbinders zuführbaren und in den äußeren Schnittstellenbereich eingreifenden Schiebers zu der Haltevorrichtung festlegbar. Vorteilhaft kann dadurch auf einfache Art und Weise das Modulelement mit der Haltevorrichtung verbunden werden.In an advantageous development, the module element can be fixed to the holding device by means of a slide that can be fed in transversely to the longitudinal direction of the connector and engages in the outer interface area. The module element can thereby advantageously be connected to the holding device in a simple manner.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform bilden zwei Randabschnitte benachbarter Durchgänge im Wesentlichen parallel zueinander verlaufend einen gemeinsamen Zwischensteg. Hierdurch wird vorteilhaft erreicht, dass die Durchgänge möglichst nahe beieinander liegen und damit für eine hohe Kontaktdichte bzw. eine hohe Steckverbinderdichte pro Fläche der Haltevorrichtung bzw. Fläche der Wand sorgen.In an advantageous embodiment, two edge sections of adjacent passages run essentially parallel to one another and form a common intermediate web. This advantageously ensures that the passages are as close as possible to one another and thus ensure a high contact density or a high connector density per area of the holding device or area of the wall.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform weist das Modulelement einen ersten Codierungsabschnitt auf. Einer der Durchgänge weist einen zweiten Codierungsabschnitt auf. Der erste Codierungsabschnitt und der zweite Codierungsabschnitt korrespondieren vorteilhaft derart, so dass sich das Modulelement nur in einer vorbestimmten Orientierung in dem Durchgang anordnen lässt.In an advantageous embodiment, the module element has a first coding section. One of the passages has a second coding section. The first coding section and the second coding section advantageously correspond in such a way that the module element can only be arranged in the passage in a predetermined orientation.

Weitere Merkmale, Anwendungsmöglichkeiten und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung von Ausführungsbeispielen der Erfindung, die in den Figuren der Zeichnung dargestellt sind. Dabei bilden alle beschriebenen oder dargestellten Merkmale für sich oder in beliebiger Kombination den Gegenstand der Erfindung, unabhängig von ihrer Zusammenfassung in den Patentansprüchen oder deren Rückbeziehung sowie unabhängig von ihrer Formulierung bzw. Darstellung in der Beschreibung bzw. in der Zeichnung. Für funktionsäquivalente Größen und Merkmale werden in allen Figuren auch bei unterschiedlichen Ausführungsformen die gleichen Bezugszeichen verwendet.Further features, possible applications and advantages of the invention emerge from the following description of embodiments of the invention, which are shown in the figures of the drawing. All of the features described or shown form the subject matter of the invention individually or in any combination, regardless of their summary in the patent claims or their back-reference and regardless of their formulation or representation in the description or in the drawing. The same reference symbols are used in all figures for functionally equivalent sizes and features, even in different embodiments.

Nachfolgend werden beispielhafte Ausführungsformen der Erfindung unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnung erläutert. In der Zeichnung zeigen:

Figur 1
eine Haltevorrichtung in schematischer perspektivischer Ansicht;
Figur 2
eine weitere Haltevorrichtung in schematischer perspektivischer Ansicht;
Figur 3
eine Haltevorrichtung in einer schematischen Explosionsansicht;
Figur 4
ein Modulelement und einen Steckverbinder in schematischer Explosionsansicht;
Figur 5
eine schematische Schnittansicht durch das Modulelement und den Steckverbinder aus der Figur 4;
Figur 6
eine schematische Schnittansicht durch ein geschlossenes Modulelement; und
Figur 7
eine schematische Draufsicht auf Kodierabschnitte eines Modulelements und einer Haltevorrichtung.
Exemplary embodiments of the invention are explained below with reference to the drawing. In the drawing show:
Figure 1
a holding device in a schematic perspective view;
Figure 2
a further holding device in a schematic perspective view;
Figure 3
a holding device in a schematic exploded view;
Figure 4
a module element and a connector in a schematic exploded view;
Figure 5
a schematic sectional view through the module element and the connector from FIG Figure 4 ;
Figure 6
a schematic sectional view through a closed module element; and
Figure 7
a schematic plan view of coding sections of a module element and a holding device.

Figur 1 zeigt eine Haltevorrichtung 2, die eine Anzahl von Steckverbindern 4 mit jeweils zwischen dem Steckverbinder 4 und der Haltevorrichtung 2 angeordnetem Modulelement 6 hält. Ein Steckverbinder 4 umfasst einen Isolierabschnitt, der zum Halten von einer Anzahl von elektrischen Kontakten ausgebildet ist, und optional einen Gehäuseabschnitt. Ein Isolierabschnitt kann einen oder mehrere Isolierkörper umfassen. Die Haltevorrichtung 2 weist ein hexagonalförmiges Muster von Durchgängen auf, in denen die Modulelemente 6 angeordnet sind, wobei die Modulelemente 6 wiederum eine Hexagonalform aufweisen. Die Hexagonalform ist bevorzugt so ausgeführt, dass abgerundete Ecken und im Wesentlichen gleich lange Kanten vorhanden sind. Figure 1 shows a holding device 2 which holds a number of plug connectors 4, each with a module element 6 arranged between the plug connector 4 and the holding device 2. A connector 4 comprises an insulating section which is designed to hold a number of electrical contacts, and optionally a housing section. An insulating section can comprise one or more insulating bodies. The holding device 2 has a hexagonal pattern of passages in which the module elements 6 are arranged, the module elements 6 in turn having a hexagonal shape. The hexagonal shape is preferably designed in such a way that rounded corners and essentially equally long edges are present.

Zwei benachbarte Durchgänge durch die Haltevorrichtung 2 schließen einen Randbereich 8 in einem stumpfen Winkel ein. In dem Randbereich 8 ist ein Befestigungsabschnitt 10 angeordnet, der zur Verbindung der Haltevorrichtung 2 mit einer Wand vorgesehen ist. Neben den rückspringenden Befestigungsabschnitten 10 weist die Haltevorrichtung 2 exponierte Befestigungsabschnitte 12 auf. Durch die Befestigungsabschnitte 10, 12 ist eine Schraube 14 geführt, die durch eine Befestigungsöffnung in der Wand geführt und auf der anderen Seite der Wand mit einer Gegenmutter zu einer Befestigung der Haltevorrichtung 2 an einem Wanddurchbruch für die Steckverbinder 4 führt. Des Weiteren ist beispielhaft eine Längsachse 16 eines nachgehend erläuterten Zwischenstegs gezeigt, wobei sich der Befestigungsabschnitt 10 auf der verlängerten Längsachse 16 des Zwischenstegs befindet.Two adjacent passages through the holding device 2 enclose an edge region 8 at an obtuse angle. In the edge area 8, a fastening section 10 is arranged, which is provided for connecting the holding device 2 to a wall. In addition to the recessed fastening sections 10, the holding device 2 has exposed fastening sections 12. A screw 14 is passed through the fastening sections 10, 12, which screw is passed through a fastening opening in the wall and, on the other side of the wall, with a lock nut, leads to fastening of the holding device 2 to a wall opening for the plug connector 4. Furthermore, a longitudinal axis 16 of an intermediate web explained below is shown by way of example, the fastening section 10 being located on the extended longitudinal axis 16 of the intermediate web.

Die Steckverbinder 4c, 4d und 4e umfassen jeweils einen Verbindungsabschnitt 20 zur Verbindung mit einer Zubehörkomponente. Ein zu dem jeweiligen Steckverbinder 4 korrespondierender Gegensteckverbinder 28 ist entgegen der z-Richtung angeordnet.The plug connectors 4c, 4d and 4e each comprise a connection section 20 for connection to an accessory component. A mating connector 28 corresponding to the respective connector 4 is arranged opposite to the z-direction.

Das Modulelement 6 kann selbstverständlich auch einen Haltekörper aufnehmen, in dem anstatt elektrischer Kontakte oder zusätzlich zu den elektrischen Kontakten eine pneumatische Verbindung und/oder eine hydraulische Verbindung aufgenommen, gehalten und durch die Wand geführt wird. Der Haltekörper ist damit analog zu dem Isolierkörper aufgebaut, muss jedoch nicht dessen elektrisch isolierende Wirkung aufweisen. Vorteilhaft werden durch das Modulelement 6 so die Einsatzmöglichkeiten des Halterahmens 2 vergrößert.The module element 6 can of course also receive a holding body in which, instead of electrical contacts or in addition to the electrical contacts, a pneumatic connection and / or a hydraulic connection is received, held and guided through the wall. The holding body is thus constructed analogously to the insulating body, but does not have to have its electrically insulating effect. The possible uses of the holding frame 2 are thus advantageously increased by the module element 6.

Figur 2 zeigt in perspektivischer schematischer Draufsicht eine Ausführungsform der Haltevorrichtung 2, wobei die Durchgänge im Wesentlichen rechteckförmig ausgebildet sind. Die rechteckförmige Ausbildung der Durchgänge umfasst eine Abrundung der Kanten. Ein Modulelement 6 wird über einen Schieber 22 und über einen Steg 24 zu beiden Seiten des Moduls 6 mit der Haltevorrichtung 2 verbunden, indem der Schieber 22 mit jeweiligen entgegen der y-Richtung orientierten Armen 26 unter anderem in z-Richtung eine formschlüssige Verbindung zwischen den Stegen 24 und dem Arm 26 sowie zwischen dem Modulelement 6 und dem Arm 26 hergestellt wird. In dem Modul 6 ist ein Gegensteckverbinder 28 aufgenommen. Der Gegensteckverbindung 28 umfasst ein Gehäuse 30 und einen Isolierabschnitt 32. Figure 2 shows a perspective schematic plan view of an embodiment of the holding device 2, wherein the passages are essentially rectangular. The rectangular design of the passages includes a rounding of the edges. A module element 6 is connected to the holding device 2 via a slide 22 and a web 24 on both sides of the module 6 by the slide 22 with respective arms 26 oriented opposite to the y direction, inter alia in the z direction, a form-fitting connection between the Web 24 and the arm 26 and between the module element 6 and the arm 26 is produced. A mating connector 28 is received in the module 6. The mating plug connection 28 comprises a housing 30 and an insulating section 32.

Der Isolierkörper des Steckverbinders 4 ist entgegen der Z-Richtung in Figur 2 nicht sichtbar in dem Modulelement 6 angeordnet. Zur Verbindung des Gegensteckverbinders 28 mit dem Steckverbinder 4 ist an dem Gehäuse 30 ein Hebel 34 angeordnet, der sich um eine Achse 36 verdrehen lässt. In Figur 2 ist die geschlossene Position gezeigt. Bewegt man den Hebel 34 entlang einer nicht sichtbaren bajonettförmigen Bahn 38 auf der Innenseite des Hebels 34 aus der geschlossenen Position heraus, so wird der Gegensteckverbinder 28 in Z-Richtung bewegt, da sich die Distanz der bajonettförmigen Bahn zur Achse 36 bei Herausbewegen des Hebels 34 aus seiner geschlossenen Position vergrößert.The insulating body of the connector 4 is opposite to the Z direction in Figure 2 not visible in the module element 6 arranged. To connect the mating connector 28 to the connector 4, a lever 34 is arranged on the housing 30, which lever can be rotated about an axis 36. In Figure 2 the closed position is shown. If the lever 34 is moved out of the closed position along a bayonet-shaped path 38, which is not visible on the inside of the lever 34, the mating connector 28 is moved in the Z direction, since the distance of the bayonet-shaped path to the axis 36 changes when the lever 34 is moved out enlarged from its closed position.

Figur 3 zeigt eine Explosionsansicht eines Ausführungsbeispiels der Haltevorrichtung 2 mit den zugehörigen Modulelementen 6. Beispielhaft ist ein geschlossenes Modulelement 6g gezeigt. Die Haltevorrichtung 2 weist sechs, im Wesentlichen gleich dimensionierte Durchgänge 40 auf. Die Modulelemente 6 weisen einen äußeren Schnittstellenbereich 42 auf, der zum Eingriff in einen beliebigen der Durchgänge 40 ausgebildet ist. Das Modulelement 6 weist einen oder mehrere innere Schnittstellenbereich 43 zur Aufnahme eines der Steckverbinder in dem Modulelement 6 auf. Die jeweiligen inneren Schnittstellenbereiche 43 können sich in Befestigungsart und/oder Durchmesser unterscheiden, um entsprechende Steckverbinder aufzunehmen. Figure 3 shows an exploded view of an exemplary embodiment of the holding device 2 with the associated module elements 6. A closed module element 6g is shown as an example. The holding device 2 has six passages 40 of essentially the same size. The module elements 6 have an outer interface area 42 which is designed to engage in any one of the passages 40. The module element 6 has one or more inner interface areas 43 for receiving one of the plug connectors in the module element 6. The respective inner interface areas 43 can differ in the type of fastening and / or diameter in order to accommodate corresponding plug connectors.

Zwei benachbarte Durchgänge 40 weisen jeweils einen Randabschnitt 44 auf, die zueinander im Wesentlichen parallel verlaufen. Die beiden Randabschnitte 44 bilden einen Zwischensteg 46. Eine Dichtung 48 ist zwischen der Haltevorrichtung 2 und dem Rand des Wanddurchbruchs anordenbar. Eine Dichtung 50 ist zwischen einem jeweiligen der Modulelemente 6 und der Haltevorrichtung 2 anordenbar.Two adjacent passages 40 each have an edge section 44 which run essentially parallel to one another. The two edge sections 44 form an intermediate web 46. A seal 48 is between the holding device 2 and the edge of the wall opening can be arranged. A seal 50 can be arranged between a respective one of the module elements 6 and the holding device 2.

Figur 4 zeigt eine Explosionsansicht eines Modulelements 6 und eines zugeordneten Steckverbinders 4. Die Dichtung 50 ist in eine umlaufende Nut 54 des Moduls 6 einsetzbar und ist Teil der äußeren Schnittstelle 42. Die äußere Schnittstelle 42 umfasst des Weiteren an den Ecken der Hexagonalform angeordnete Einführelemente 56 und sich entlang der Hexagonkanten erstreckende Rastabschnitte 58. Der innere Schnittstellenbereich 43 des Moduls 6 wird durch eine Anzahl von kreisförmig angeordneten Rastelementen 60 gebildet. Eine weitere Dichtung 62 ist zur Anordnung zwischen dem Schnittstellenbereich 43 und dem Steckverbinder 4 vorgesehen. Figure 4 shows an exploded view of a module element 6 and an associated plug connector 4. The seal 50 can be inserted into a circumferential groove 54 of the module 6 and is part of the outer interface 42. The outer interface 42 further comprises insertion elements 56 and itself arranged at the corners of the hexagonal shape Latching sections 58 extending along the hexagonal edges. The inner interface area 43 of the module 6 is formed by a number of latching elements 60 arranged in a circle. Another seal 62 is provided for arrangement between the interface area 43 and the plug connector 4.

Figur 5 zeigt einen Schnitt durch die zusammengebauten Bauteile aus Figur 4. Der Steckverbinder 4 ist einteilig aufgebaut und umfasst Durchgänge 64 zur Aufnahme von Kontakten. Figure 5 shows a section through the assembled components Figure 4 . The connector 4 is constructed in one piece and comprises passages 64 for receiving contacts.

Figur 6 zeigt in schematischer Schnittansicht einen Schnitt durch ein geschlossenes Modulelement 6, das in der Haltevorrichtung 2 angeordnet ist. Figure 6 shows a schematic sectional view of a section through a closed module element 6 which is arranged in the holding device 2.

Figur 7 zeigt eine schematische Draufsicht auf das Modulelement 6, das in dem Halterahmen 2 angeordnet ist. Das Modulelement 6 weist einen ersten Codierungsabschnitt 66 in Form zweier Vorsprünge auf, die einen zweiten Codierungsabschnitt 68, der an dem Rahmen bzw. der Haltevorrichtung 2 angeformt ist, umgreifen. Der ersten Codierungsabschnitt 66 ist nur an einem der sechs Eckbereiche der Hexagonalform des Modulelements 6 angeformt, womit sich ein Eckbereich ohne den Codierungsabschnitt 66 nicht in die Haltevorrichtung 2, insbesondere einen Durchgang 40, einbringen lässt, da dies durch den zweiten Codierungsabschnitt 68 verhindert wird. Figure 7 shows a schematic plan view of the module element 6 which is arranged in the holding frame 2. The module element 6 has a first coding section 66 in the form of two projections which encompass a second coding section 68 which is molded onto the frame or the holding device 2. The first coding section 66 is formed on only one of the six corner areas of the hexagonal shape of the module element 6, so that a corner area without the Coding section 66 cannot be introduced into holding device 2, in particular a passage 40, since this is prevented by second coding section 68.

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  1. A holding device (2) for holding a number of plug connectors (4) and for arrangement on a wall opening, wherein the holding device (2) comprises a number of substantially equally dimensioned openings (40), wherein
    - a module element (6) comprises an outer interface region (42) for receiving the module element (6) in one of the openings (40), and wherein
    - the module element (6) comprises an inner interface region (43) for receiving one of the plug connectors (4), which comprises an insulating section configured to hold a number of electrical contacts, in the module element (6), characterised in that the openings (40) and the outer interface region (42) of the module element (6) corresponding to one of the openings (40) are all hexagonal and two adjacent openings (40) enclose an edge region (8) of the holding device (2) in an obtuse angle, and wherein a mounting section (10) for connecting the holding device (2) to the wall is disposed in the edge region (8).
  2. The holding device (2) according to Claim 1, and wherein a first inner interface region of a first module element (6) and a second inner interface region (43) of a second module element (6) differ through a fastening type and/or a diameter.
  3. The holding device (2) according to Claim 1 or 2, wherein a third closed module element (6g) is provided for closing one of the openings (40).
  4. The holding device (2) according to Claim 1, wherein an intermediate web (46) between two adjacent openings (40) has a longitudinal axis (16), and wherein the mounting section (10) is located on the extended longitudinal axis (16) of the intermediate web (46).
  5. The holding device (2) according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, wherein the openings (40) and the outer interface region (42) of the module element (6) corresponding to one of the openings (40) are all rectangular.
  6. The holding device (2) according to Claim 5, wherein the module element (6) can be fixed to the holding device (2) by means of a slider (22) which can be moved transverse to the longitudinal direction of the plug connector (4) and engages in the outer interface region (42).
  7. The holding device (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein two edge sections (44) of adjacent openings (40) extend substantially parallel to one another and form a common intermediate web (46).
  8. The holding device (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the module element (6) comprises a first coding section (66), wherein one of the openings (40) comprises a second coding section (68), and wherein the first coding section (66) and the second coding section (68) correspond in such a way that the module element (6) can only be disposed in the opening (40) in a predetermined orientation.
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