EP3298605B1 - Identification plate strips for a row of adjacently arranged electric terminals, and arrangement - Google Patents

Identification plate strips for a row of adjacently arranged electric terminals, and arrangement Download PDF

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EP3298605B1
EP3298605B1 EP16727934.8A EP16727934A EP3298605B1 EP 3298605 B1 EP3298605 B1 EP 3298605B1 EP 16727934 A EP16727934 A EP 16727934A EP 3298605 B1 EP3298605 B1 EP 3298605B1
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R9/00—Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, e.g. terminal strips or terminal blocks; Terminals or binding posts mounted upon a base or in a case; Bases therefor
    • H01R9/22—Bases, e.g. strip, block, panel
    • H01R9/24—Terminal blocks
    • H01R9/26—Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail- or strip-mounting
    • H01R9/2683—Marking plates or tabs
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    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
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    • G09F3/0295—Labels or tickets for tubes, pipes and the like
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
    • G09F3/04—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion
    • G09F3/06—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion by clamping action
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
    • G09F3/08—Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself
    • G09F3/18—Casings, frames or enclosures for labels
    • G09F3/20—Casings, frames or enclosures for labels for adjustable, removable, or interchangeable labels
    • G09F3/205—Casings, frames or enclosures for labels for adjustable, removable, or interchangeable labels specially adapted for electric cables, pipes or the like

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  • the invention relates to a label strip for a series of juxtaposed electrical terminals and an arrangement.
  • Such label strips are used to provide electrical terminals with an identifier which can indicate any information regarding the associated terminal. for example, electrical connection information.
  • the nameplates are regularly releasably attached to an associated terminal block of the respective terminal, for example by means of clipping.
  • label strips in which label strips are juxtaposed and connected via connectors in a series arrangement.
  • a nameplate strip in which adjacent labels in the label strip are connected via joint connectors which allow the label strip to stretch longitudinally of the label strip so that the adjacent label plates are spaced further apart in the stretched condition than in the unstretched initial condition.
  • the separating connectors may be formed of an elastically extensible or a plastically stretchable material.
  • the document WO 2014/042784 A1 relates to nameplates having a front side having a printable surface, a back, sides, and flexible feet.
  • the flexible feet may be associated to mount in a natural home position and to print in a collapsed position.
  • the document DE 88 11 300 U1 discloses an arrangement for labeling or printing label plates with rear side on the nameplate saddles of electrical terminal blocks attachable feet pairs.
  • the document DE 60 2004 009 010 T2 relates to a holder for cable identification sleeves, which are adapted to print carrier.
  • the document DE 203 03 475 U1 discloses a multifunctional label holder for label tags or strips for identifying individual terminals arranged in a row next to one another which can be inserted in a corresponding groove-like recess in the terminal box.
  • the document DE 10 2013 113 328 A1 relates to a shield strip, which has a longitudinally extending central web and a plurality of printable identification plates for identifying electrical components, wherein the identification labels are arranged on both sides of the central web along the central web in succession and are connected via connecting webs with the central web.
  • the document DE 2 307 258 A discloses a terminal strip labeling strip for designating a plurality of individual terminals, each of which has at least one strip holder for a label strip.
  • a nameplate strip is known in which a plurality of labels are arranged in a row arrangement.
  • a connection unit is adhesively molded on the back of the nameplates.
  • the connection unit may be made of a thermoplastic elastomer.
  • a label strip is still from the document DE 28 29 620 C2 known.
  • adjacent labels are stretchably coupled together via a U-shaped divider connector.
  • Several parallel adjacent label strips are accommodated in a circumferential frame.
  • the object of the invention is a nameplate strip for a series of juxtaposed electrical terminals and an arrangement with a nameplates indicate strips in which the nameplate strip in a simple and flexible manner to different arrangements of electrical terminals is adaptable.
  • a label strip for a series of juxtaposed electrical terminals having label plates formed separately and juxtaposed in a series arrangement.
  • the descriptive labels may be made of different materials, for example plastic.
  • a Design of the nameplates as injection molded parts can be provided.
  • the label strip has connectors which connect adjacent labels in the array and are elastically stretchable such that the array of labels can be stretched longitudinally.
  • the connectors are formed on the back row of the label array and are formed extending longitudinally of the array.
  • the connectors are each formed in a mounting area on the nameplate and arranged exposed in a strain region.
  • an arrangement is provided with in series juxtaposed electrical terminals and a label strip attached thereto.
  • the nameplate strip has nameplates and connectors.
  • the labels are formed separately and arranged side by side in a series arrangement.
  • the connectors connect adjacent labels in the array and are elastically extensible such that the array of labels can be stretched longitudinally.
  • the connectors are formed on the back row of the label array and are formed extending longitudinally of the array.
  • the connectors are each formed in a mounting area and arranged exposed in a strain area.
  • the labels are each detachably mounted on a clamping block of one of the terminals. At least part of the connectors between adjacent labels are elastically stretched.
  • the nameplate strip is designed as an endless belt
  • the connector may be integrally formed on the back of the nameplate.
  • the nameplate strip can be made by two-component injection molding (2K syringes). Labels and connectors may be made of different materials. The connectors may, for example, consist at least in sections of an elastic plastic or rubber material. The nameplates may be made of polyamide or polycarbonate in one possible embodiment.
  • the respective portions of the connectors are exposed on the back side of the associated nameplate, whereby touch contact is possible so that the corresponding portion of the connector stretches as the labelplate stretches can stretch elastically.
  • the portion of the connector in the extension region may be spaced from the back of the label.
  • the labels may be spaced from each other in the array in the unstretched state of the label plate.
  • opposite side surfaces of the labels of adjacent labels in the unstretched state of the label plate may be abutted.
  • the connectors may be formed by means of a connecting element extending continuously backwards in the longitudinal direction of the row arrangement on the row arrangement of designation plates.
  • the continuous connecting element may be formed in one piece.
  • the connectors of adjacent indicia may be connected by a single elastically extensible link extending in the longitudinal direction of the array.
  • the connecting strand can be a flat connecting strand which extends in the longitudinal direction of the row arrangement on the rear side of the labeling plates,
  • the connectors of adjacent labels may be connected by a plurality of singly formed elastically stretchable connecting strands extending in the longitudinal direction of the series arrangement and extending substantially parallel to each other.
  • the connecting strand (s) may have constrictions on opposite sides transverse to the longitudinal direction of the series arrangement.
  • a unilateral constriction can also be provided.
  • a constriction can be formed, for example, in the region between adjacent label plates on the one or more connecting strands.
  • a predetermined breaking point can be formed.
  • the predetermined breaking point can alternatively or additionally be designed, for example, by means of a material weakening.
  • the plurality of elastically stretchable connecting strands formed in isolated fashion can be connected to one another via one or more transverse webs.
  • One or more of the transverse webs may be formed in the attachment area.
  • the one or more transverse webs may be arranged in a recess between adjacent webs on the back of the nameplates. When the nameplate strip is stretched.
  • the webs arranged adjacent to the transverse webs can limit a displacement or extension of the transverse webs of the connector in the longitudinal direction.
  • the connectors on the back of the nameplates may each be arranged at least in sections in an associated recess.
  • the recesses may be formed as a guide for the connectors when they are stretched elastically during stretching of the nameplate strip.
  • the recesses may be formed in particular or exclusively in the expansion region.
  • the recesses may be formed, at least in sections, as a groove in which the associated portion of the connector is completely or partially disposed.
  • a facing away from the back of the label shield surface of the connector may be arranged in alignment with the rear surface of the nameplate in the area adjacent to the recess.
  • the associated recess on the back of the nameplates may be formed continuously between opposite edges of the nameplates.
  • the recesses can be made as a continuous gutter on the back of the nameplate.
  • the fastening area can be arranged centrally on the rear side of the nameplates. Additionally or alternatively, the attachment region may be arranged centrally in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction on the rear side of the designation label.
  • a single area contiguous Anform Scheme is formed on the back side of a nameplate.
  • a single attachment area may be formed so that the connector is otherwise exposed on the back of the associated nameplate.
  • a connecting strip can be formed via connecting webs a one-piece connection. Openings or openings can be arranged between the connecting webs.
  • the connecting webs and the openings may be arranged alternately.
  • Per label can be provided exactly a connecting web to the connection strip out.
  • the connecting webs can have a round cross-section.
  • the connecting strip can extend parallel to the side of the arrangement of the nameplates.
  • the one-piece connection may have one or more predetermined breaking point.
  • the predetermined breaking point may be formed with a tapered portion.
  • Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a series of juxtaposed electrical terminals 1.
  • a label 3 is releasably clipped. so that each of the terminals 1 is individually designated.
  • the nameplates 3 are provided by means of a label strip 4.
  • the Fig. 2 to 4 show the nameplate strip 4 in a design with three side-by-side designation labels 3. wherein adjacent labels are each connected to one another via a connector 5.
  • the connector 5 is at least partially made of an elastically stretchable material, so that the label strip 4 according to the Fig. 2 to 4 from an unstretched initial state ( Fig. 2 ) over a partially stretched state (cf. Fig. 3 ) in a further extended state (see. Fig. 4 ), wherein the various states of the nameplate strip 4 differ, in particular, in that adjacent ones of the designation plates 3 are increasingly spaced from each other, in which case the connectors 5 are elastically stretched.
  • the labeling plates 3 on the back each have locking elements 6.
  • the connectors 5 have mutually parallel and spaced connector strands 7a. 7b, which are connected to each other via transverse webs 8.
  • the transverse webs 8 are arranged in a mounting region 9, in which the connector 5 is formed on a back 10 of the nameplate 3 on this, for example in one piece.
  • the portions of the connector strands arranged on the rear side 10 outside the attachment area are exposed in an expansion area 11, that is to say they are not fastened on the surface of the rear side of the designation sign. In this way, the connectors in the exposed portions can elastically stretch.
  • the connecting strands 7a, 7b as well as the transverse webs 8 are arranged in associated recesses 13 on the back 10.
  • the connecting strands 7a, 7b and / or the transverse webs 8 can be accommodated in the depressions substantially in a form-fitting manner.
  • the depressions 13 have an H-shape in the example shown.
  • Fig. 5 to 8 show perspective views of an alternative nameplate strip with a connecting or auxiliary strip 20 in the unstretched state.
  • a connecting or auxiliary strip 20 in the unstretched state.
  • the connecting strip 20 is arranged laterally of the side-by-side designation labels 3 and extends in the embodiment shown parallel thereto.
  • the labeling plates 3 are integrally connected via a respective connecting web 21 with the connecting strip 20.
  • a predetermined breaking point 22 is provided, which makes it possible to separate the connecting strip 20 from the nameplates 3.
  • the connecting strip 20 prevents stretching of the nameplate strip 4, which is only possible after the removal of the connecting strip 20.
  • the predetermined breaking point 22 is formed by way of example with a section 23 of the connecting web 21 which tapers towards the designation plates 3.
  • a Materialeinschnürung be provided, which may be formed on the connecting web 21 circumferentially continuous or interrupted.
  • connecting webs 21 openings or openings 24 are arranged.
  • a printing device for example by means of a thermal transfer printer
  • the connecting strip 20 may have the same material thickness (structural height) as a flat part 25 of the nameplates 3.
  • connection strip 20 and the nameplates 3 via the connecting webs 21 can be effected by means of injection molding. It can be provided that the connection strip 20, the nameplates 3 and the connecting webs 21 in an injection molding process in a tool to produce, for example, polyamide or polycarbonate. In the case of two-component injection molding, the connector 5 may subsequently be produced, for example in another tool.
  • the connector 5 is in this embodiment of a different material.
  • the nameplate strips 4 are made as an endless belt.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Bezeichnungsschilderstreifen für eine Reihe nebeneinander angeordneter elektrischer Klemmen sowie eine Anordnung.The invention relates to a label strip for a series of juxtaposed electrical terminals and an arrangement.

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Derartige Bezeichnungsschilderstreifen werden genutzt, um elektrische Klemmen mit einem Bezeichner zu versehen, welcher beliebige Informationen betreffend die zugeordnete Klemme angeben kann. zum Beispiel elektrische Anschlussinformationen. Hierbei werden die Bezeichnungsschilder regelmäßig auf einem zugeordneten Klemmbock der jeweiligen Klemme lösbar befestigt, zum Beispiel mittels Aufklipsen.Such label strips are used to provide electrical terminals with an identifier which can indicate any information regarding the associated terminal. for example, electrical connection information. Here, the nameplates are regularly releasably attached to an associated terminal block of the respective terminal, for example by means of clipping.

Um nicht jedes Bezeichnungsschild einzeln handhaben zu müssen, wurden Bezeichnungsschilderstreifen vorgeschlagen, bei denen Bezeichnungsschilderstreifen in einer Reihenanordnung nebeneinander angeordnet und über Verbinder verbunden sind. Aus dem Dokument DE 28 29 620 C2 ist ein Bezeichnungsschilderstreifen bekannt bei dem benachbarte Bezeichnungsschilder in dem Bezeichnungsschilderstreifen über Trennverbinder verbunden sind, die es ermöglichen den Bezeichnungsschilderstreifen in Längsrichtung des Schilderstreifens zu strecken, so dass die benachbarten Bezeichnungsschilder in gestrecktem Zustand weiter voneinander beabstandet sind als im ungestreckten Ausgangszustand. Die Trennverbinder können aus einem elastisch dehnbaren oder einem plastisch dehnbaren Material ausgebildet sein.In order to avoid having to handle each label individually, there have been proposed label strips in which label strips are juxtaposed and connected via connectors in a series arrangement. From the document DE 28 29 620 C2 There is known a nameplate strip in which adjacent labels in the label strip are connected via joint connectors which allow the label strip to stretch longitudinally of the label strip so that the adjacent label plates are spaced further apart in the stretched condition than in the unstretched initial condition. The separating connectors may be formed of an elastically extensible or a plastically stretchable material.

Das Dokument WO 2014 / 042784 A1 betrifft Bezeichnungsschilder mit einer Vorderseite, die eine bedruckbare Oberfläche aufweist, einer Rückseite, Seiten und flexiblen Füßen. Die flexiblen Füße können zum Montieren in einer natürlichen Ausgangsstellung und zum Bedrucken in einer zusammengerückten Stellung augeordnet werden.The document WO 2014/042784 A1 relates to nameplates having a front side having a printable surface, a back, sides, and flexible feet. The flexible feet may be associated to mount in a natural home position and to print in a collapsed position.

Das Dokument DE 88 11 300 U1 offenbart eine Anordnung zum Beschriften oder Bedrucken von Bezeichnungsschildern mit rückseitigen auf die Bezeichnungsschildersättel elektrischer Reihenklemmen aufsteckbaren Füßchenpaaren.The document DE 88 11 300 U1 discloses an arrangement for labeling or printing label plates with rear side on the nameplate saddles of electrical terminal blocks attachable feet pairs.

Das Dokument DE 60 2004 009 010 T2 betrifft einen Halter für Kabelidentifikationshülsen, die an Druckträger angepasst sind.The document DE 60 2004 009 010 T2 relates to a holder for cable identification sleeves, which are adapted to print carrier.

Das Dokument DE 203 03 475 U1 offenbart eine multifunktionale Beschriftungsaufnahme für Bezeichnungsschildchen oder -streifen zur Kennzeichnung einzelner, in eine Reihe nebeneinander angeordneter Klemmen, die in einer entsprechenden nutartigen Aussparung im Klemmengehäuse einsetzbar sind.The document DE 203 03 475 U1 discloses a multifunctional label holder for label tags or strips for identifying individual terminals arranged in a row next to one another which can be inserted in a corresponding groove-like recess in the terminal box.

Das Dokument DE 10 2013 113 328 A1 betrifft einen Schildstreifen, welcher einen längserstreckten Mittelsteg und mehrere bedruckbare Kennzeichnungsschilder zur Kennzeichnung elektrischer Bauelemente aufweist, wobei die Kennzeichnungsschilder beidseitig des Mittelstegs jeweils entlang des Mittelstegs hintereinander angeordnet sind und über Verbindungsstege mit dem Mittelsteg verbunden sind.The document DE 10 2013 113 328 A1 relates to a shield strip, which has a longitudinally extending central web and a plurality of printable identification plates for identifying electrical components, wherein the identification labels are arranged on both sides of the central web along the central web in succession and are connected via connecting webs with the central web.

Das Dokument DE 2 307 258 A offenbart einen Bezeichnungsstreifen für Schaltanlagen-Reihenklemmen zur Bezeichnung mehrerer Einzelklemmen, deren jede mindestens eine Streifenhalterung für einen Bezeichnungsstreifen besitzt.The document DE 2 307 258 A discloses a terminal strip labeling strip for designating a plurality of individual terminals, each of which has at least one strip holder for a label strip.

Aus dem Dokument DE 10 2006 003 780 A1 ist ein Bezeichnungsschilderstreifen bekannt, bei dem in einer Reihenanordnung mehrere Bezeichnungsschilder angeordnet sind. In einer Ausführungsform ist auf der Rückseite der Bezeichnungsschilder eine Verbindungeinheit mittels Aufkleben angeformt. Die Verbindungseinheit kann aus einem thermoplastischen Elastomer sein.From the document DE 10 2006 003 780 A1 a nameplate strip is known in which a plurality of labels are arranged in a row arrangement. In one embodiment, a connection unit is adhesively molded on the back of the nameplates. The connection unit may be made of a thermoplastic elastomer.

Ein Bezeichnungsschilderstreifen ist weiterhin aus dem Dokument DE 28 29 620 C2 bekannt. In einer Ausführungsform sind benachbarte Bezeichnungsschilder über einen u-förmigen Trennverbinder dehnbar miteinander verbunden. Mehrere parallel nebeneinanderliegende Bezeichnungsschilderstreifen sind in einem umlaufenden Rahmen aufgenommen.A label strip is still from the document DE 28 29 620 C2 known. In one embodiment, adjacent labels are stretchably coupled together via a U-shaped divider connector. Several parallel adjacent label strips are accommodated in a circumferential frame.

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Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, einen Bezeichnungsschilderstreifen für eine Reihe nebeneinander angeordneter elektrischer Klemmen sowie einer Anordnung mit einem Bezeichnungsschilder streifen anzugeben, bei denen der Bezeichnungsschilderstreifen auf einfache und flexible Art und Weise an unterschiedlicher Anordnungen von elektrischen Klemmen anpassbar ist.The object of the invention is a nameplate strip for a series of juxtaposed electrical terminals and an arrangement with a nameplates indicate strips in which the nameplate strip in a simple and flexible manner to different arrangements of electrical terminals is adaptable.

Zur Lösung sind ein Bezeichnungsschilderstreifen nach dem unabhängigen Anspruch 1 für eine Reihe nebeneinander angeordneter elektrischer Klemmen sowie einer Anordnung nach dem von Anspruch 1 abhängigen Anspruch 14 vorgeschlagen. Ausgestaltungen sind Gegenstand von abhängigen Unteransprüchen.To solve a nameplate strip according to the independent claim 1 for a series of juxtaposed electrical terminals and an arrangement according to the dependent claim 1 claim 14 are proposed. Embodiments are the subject of dependent claims.

Nach einem Aspekt ist ein Bezeichnungsschilderstreifen für eine Reihe nebeneinander angeordneter elektrischer Klemmen geschaffen, welcher Bezeichnungsschilder aufweist, die getrennt gebildet und in einer Reihenanordnung nebeneinander angeordnet sind. Die Bezeichnungsschil-der können aus unterschiedlichen Materialien bestehen, zum Beispiel Kunststoff. Eine Ausbildung der Bezeichnungsschilder als Spritzgussteile kann vorgesehen sein. Der Bezeichnungsschilderstreifen weist Verbinder auf, welche benachbarte Bezeichnungsschilder in der Reihenanordnung verbinden und elastisch dehnbar sind, derart, dass die Reihenanordnung der Bezeichnungsschilder in Längsrichtung gestreckt werden kann. Die Verbinder sind an der Reihenanordnung von Bezeichnungsschildern rückseitig und sich in Längsrichtung der Reihenanordnung erstreckend gebildet. Auf einer Rückseite der Bezeichnungsschilder sind die Verbinder jeweils in einem Befestigungsbereich an das Bezeichnungsschild angeformt und in einem Dehnungsbereich freiliegend angeordnet.In one aspect, there is provided a label strip for a series of juxtaposed electrical terminals having label plates formed separately and juxtaposed in a series arrangement. The descriptive labels may be made of different materials, for example plastic. A Design of the nameplates as injection molded parts can be provided. The label strip has connectors which connect adjacent labels in the array and are elastically stretchable such that the array of labels can be stretched longitudinally. The connectors are formed on the back row of the label array and are formed extending longitudinally of the array. On a back of the nameplates, the connectors are each formed in a mounting area on the nameplate and arranged exposed in a strain region.

Nach einem weiteren Aspekt ist eine Anordnung mit in Reihe nebeneinander angeordneten elektrischen Klemmen sowie einem hieran befestigten Bezeichnungsschilderstreifen geschaffen. Der Bezeichnungsschilderstreifen weist Bezeichnungsschilder sowie Verbinder auf. Die Bezeichnungsschilder sind getrennt gebildet und in einer Reihenanordnung nebeneinander angeordnet. Die Verbinder verbinden benachbarte Bezeichnungsschilder in der Reihenanordnung und sind elastisch dehnbar, derart, dass die Reihenanordnung von Bezeichnungsschildern in Längsrichtung gestreckt werden kann. Die Verbinder sind an der Reihenanordnung von Bezeichnungsschildern rückseitig und sich in Längsrichtung der Reihenanordnung erstreckend gebildet. Auf einer Rückseite der Bezeichnungsschilder sind die Verbinder jeweils in einem Befestigungsbereich angeformt und in einem Dehnungsbereich freiliegend angeordnet. Die Bezeichnungsschilder sind jeweils auf einem Klemmbock einer der Klemmen lösbar angeordnet. Zumindest ein Teil der Verbinder zwischen benachbarten Bezeichnungsschildern ist elastisch gedehnt.According to a further aspect, an arrangement is provided with in series juxtaposed electrical terminals and a label strip attached thereto. The nameplate strip has nameplates and connectors. The labels are formed separately and arranged side by side in a series arrangement. The connectors connect adjacent labels in the array and are elastically extensible such that the array of labels can be stretched longitudinally. The connectors are formed on the back row of the label array and are formed extending longitudinally of the array. On a back of the nameplates, the connectors are each formed in a mounting area and arranged exposed in a strain area. The labels are each detachably mounted on a clamping block of one of the terminals. At least part of the connectors between adjacent labels are elastically stretched.

Der Bezeichnungsschilderstreifen ist als ein Endlosband ausgeführtThe nameplate strip is designed as an endless belt

Der Verbinder kann auf der Rückseite des Bezeichnungsschildes einstückig angeformt sein.The connector may be integrally formed on the back of the nameplate.

Der Bezeichnungsschilderstreifen kann mittels Zwei-Komponenten-Spritzgussverfahren (2K-Spritzen) hergestellt werden. Bezeichnungsschilder und Verbinder können aus unterschiedlichen Materialien bestehen. Die Verbinder können beispielsweise zumindest abschnittsweise aus einem elastischen Kunststoff- oder Gummimaterial bestehen. Die Bezeichnungsschilder können in einer möglichen Ausführung aus Polyamid oder Polycarbonat bestehen.The nameplate strip can be made by two-component injection molding (2K syringes). Labels and connectors may be made of different materials. The connectors may, for example, consist at least in sections of an elastic plastic or rubber material. The nameplates may be made of polyamide or polycarbonate in one possible embodiment.

Im Dehnungsbereich sind die jeweiligen Abschnitte der Verbinder auf der Rückseite des zugeordneten Bezeichnungsschildes freiliegend angeordnet, wobei Berührungskontakt möglich ist, so dass sich der entsprechende Abschnitt des Verbinders beim Strecken des Bezeichnungsschilderstreifens elastisch dehnen kann. Zumindest in der nicht gestreckten Stellung kann der Abschnitt des Verbinders im Dehnungsbereich beabstandet von der Rückseite des Bezeichnungsschildes angeordnet sein. Alternativ besteht ein Berührungskontakt zwischen dem Verbinder und der Rückseite des Bezeichnungsschildes im Dehnungsbereich. derart, dass die freiliegende Anordnung des Verbinders auf der Rückseite ein freies elastisches Dehnen zulässt.In the extension region, the respective portions of the connectors are exposed on the back side of the associated nameplate, whereby touch contact is possible so that the corresponding portion of the connector stretches as the labelplate stretches can stretch elastically. At least in the unstretched position, the portion of the connector in the extension region may be spaced from the back of the label. Alternatively, there is a physical contact between the connector and the back of the nameplate in the strain area. such that the exposed arrangement of the connector on the back allows free elastic stretching.

Die Bezeichnungsschilder können in der Reihenanordnung in nicht gestrecktem Zustand des Bezeichnungsschilderstreifens beabstandet voneinander sein. Alternativ können einander gegenüberliegende Seitenflächen der Bezeichnungsschilder benachbarter Bezeichnungsschilder im nicht gestreckten Zustand des Bezeichnungsschilderstreifens aneinander liegen.The labels may be spaced from each other in the array in the unstretched state of the label plate. Alternatively, opposite side surfaces of the labels of adjacent labels in the unstretched state of the label plate may be abutted.

Die Verbinder können mittels eines sich auf der Reihenanordnung von Bezeichnungsschildern rückseitig in Längsrichtung der Reihenanordnung durchgehend erstreckenden Verbindungselementes gebildet sein. Das durchgehende Verbindungselement kann einstückig ausgebildet sein.The connectors may be formed by means of a connecting element extending continuously backwards in the longitudinal direction of the row arrangement on the row arrangement of designation plates. The continuous connecting element may be formed in one piece.

Die Verbinder benachbarter Bezeichnungsschilder können über einen einzelnen elastisch dehnbaren Verbindungsstrang verbunden sein, der sich in Längsrichtung der Reihenanordnung erstreckt. Der Verbindungsstrang kann ein flacher Verbindungsstrang sein, welcher sich in Längsrichtung der Reihenanordnung auf der Rückseite der Bezeichnungsschilder erstreckt,The connectors of adjacent indicia may be connected by a single elastically extensible link extending in the longitudinal direction of the array. The connecting strand can be a flat connecting strand which extends in the longitudinal direction of the row arrangement on the rear side of the labeling plates,

Die Verbinder benachbarter Bezeichnungsschilder können über mehrere vereinzelt gebildete elastisch dehnbare Verbindungsstränge verbunden sein, die sich in Längsrichtung der Reihenanordnung erstrecken und im Wesentlichen parallel zueinander verlaufen. Bei dieser oder anderen Ausführungsformen können der oder die Verbindungsstränge auf sich quer zur Längsrichtung der Reihenanordnung gegenüberliegenden Seiten Einschnürungen aufweisen. Auch eine einseitige Einschnürung kann vorgesehen sein. Eine Einschnürung kann beispielsweise im Bereich zwischen benachbarten Bezeichnungsschildern an dem oder den Verbindungssträngen gebildet sein. Mittels der ein- oder zweiseitigen Einschnürung kann eine Sollbruchstelle ausgebildet sein. Die Sollbruchstelle kann alternativ oder ergänzend zum Beispiel mittels einer Materialschwächung ausgeführt sein.The connectors of adjacent labels may be connected by a plurality of singly formed elastically stretchable connecting strands extending in the longitudinal direction of the series arrangement and extending substantially parallel to each other. In this or other embodiments, the connecting strand (s) may have constrictions on opposite sides transverse to the longitudinal direction of the series arrangement. A unilateral constriction can also be provided. A constriction can be formed, for example, in the region between adjacent label plates on the one or more connecting strands. By means of the one- or two-sided constriction, a predetermined breaking point can be formed. The predetermined breaking point can alternatively or additionally be designed, for example, by means of a material weakening.

Die mehreren vereinzelt gebildeten elastisch dehnbaren Verbindungsstränge können über einen oder mehrere Querstege miteinander verbunden sind.The plurality of elastically stretchable connecting strands formed in isolated fashion can be connected to one another via one or more transverse webs.

Ein oder mehrere der Querstege können in dem Befestigungsbereich ausgebildet sein.One or more of the transverse webs may be formed in the attachment area.

Der eine oder die mehreren Querstege können in einer Vertiefung zwischen benachbarten Stegen auf der Rückseite der Bezeichnungsschilder angeordnet sein. Wenn der Bezeichnungsschilderstreifen gestreckt wird. können die benachbart zu den Querstegen angeordneten Stege eine Verlagerung oder Ausdehnung der Querstege des Verbinders in Längsrichtung begrenzen.The one or more transverse webs may be arranged in a recess between adjacent webs on the back of the nameplates. When the nameplate strip is stretched. The webs arranged adjacent to the transverse webs can limit a displacement or extension of the transverse webs of the connector in the longitudinal direction.

Die Verbinder auf der Rückseite der Bezeichnungsschilder können jeweils wenigstens abschnittsweise in einer zugeordneten Vertiefung angeordnet sein. Die Vertiefungen können als Führung für die Verbinder ausgebildet sein, wenn diese beim Strecken des Bezeichnungsschilderstreifens elastisch gedehnt werden. Die Vertiefungen können insbesondere oder ausschließlich im Dehnungsbereich ausgebildet sein. In einer Ausführungsform können die Vertiefungen zumindest abschnittsweise als eine Rinne gebildet sein, in welcher der zugeordnete Abschnitt des Verbinders vollständig oder teilweise angeordnet ist. Eine von der Rückseite des Bezeichnungsschildes abgewandte Oberfläche des Verbinders kann mit der rückseitigen Oberfläche des Bezeichnungsschildes im Bereich benachbart zur Vertiefung fluchtend angeordnet sein.The connectors on the back of the nameplates may each be arranged at least in sections in an associated recess. The recesses may be formed as a guide for the connectors when they are stretched elastically during stretching of the nameplate strip. The recesses may be formed in particular or exclusively in the expansion region. In one embodiment, the recesses may be formed, at least in sections, as a groove in which the associated portion of the connector is completely or partially disposed. A facing away from the back of the label shield surface of the connector may be arranged in alignment with the rear surface of the nameplate in the area adjacent to the recess.

Die zugeordnete Vertiefung auf der Rückseite der Bezeichnungsschilder kann zwischen gegenüberliegenden Rändern der Bezeichnungsschilder durchgehend gebildet sein. Bei dieser Ausführung können die Vertiefungen als durchgehende Rinne auf der Rückseite des Bezeichnungsschildes hergestellt sein.The associated recess on the back of the nameplates may be formed continuously between opposite edges of the nameplates. In this embodiment, the recesses can be made as a continuous gutter on the back of the nameplate.

In Längsrichtung der Reihenanordnung kann der Befestigungsbereich auf der Rückseite der Bezeichnungsschilder mittig angeordnet sein. Ergänzend oder alternativ kann der Befestigungsbereich in einer Richtung quer zur Längsrichtung mittig auf der Rückseite des Bezeichnungsschildes angeordnet sein.In the longitudinal direction of the row arrangement, the fastening area can be arranged centrally on the rear side of the nameplates. Additionally or alternatively, the attachment region may be arranged centrally in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction on the rear side of the designation label.

Im Befestigungsbereich auf der Rückseite der Bezeichnungsschilder kann ein einzelner flächig zusammenhängender Anformbereich gebildet ist. Auf der Rückseite eines Bezeichnungsschildes kann ein einziger Befestigungsbereich gebildet sein, so dass der Verbinder im Übrigen auf der Rückseite des zugeordneten Bezeichnungsschildes freiliegend angeordnet ist.In the mounting area on the back of the nameplates, a single area contiguous Anformbereich is formed. On the back side of a nameplate, a single attachment area may be formed so that the connector is otherwise exposed on the back of the associated nameplate.

Zwischen den Bezeichnungsschildern und einem Verbindungsstreifen kann über Verbindungsstege eine einstückige Verbindung gebildet sein. Zwischen den Verbindungsstegen können Durchbrüche oder Öffnungen angeordnet sein. Die Verbindungsstegen und die Öffnungen können abwechselnd angeordnet sein. Pro Bezeichnungsschild kann genau ein Verbindungssteg zum Verbindungsstreifen hin vorgesehen sein. Die Verbindungsstege können einen runden Querschnitt ausweisen. Der Verbindungsstreifen kann seitlich der Anordnung der Bezeichnungsschilder parallel hierzu verlaufen.Between the labels and a connecting strip can be formed via connecting webs a one-piece connection. Openings or openings can be arranged between the connecting webs. The connecting webs and the openings may be arranged alternately. Per label can be provided exactly a connecting web to the connection strip out. The connecting webs can have a round cross-section. The connecting strip can extend parallel to the side of the arrangement of the nameplates.

Die einstückige Verbindung kann eine oder mehrere Sollbruchstelle aufweisen. Die Sollbruchstelle kann mit einem sich verjüngenden Abschnitt gebildet sein.The one-piece connection may have one or more predetermined breaking point. The predetermined breaking point may be formed with a tapered portion.

In Verbindung mit der Anordnung, welche die in Reihe nebeneinander angeordneten elektrischen Klemme sowie den hieran befestigten Bezeichnungsschilderstreifen aufweist, können die vorangehend erläuterten Ausgestaltungen einzelnen oder in beliebiger Kombination vorgesehen sein.In connection with the arrangement which comprises the electrical terminal in juxtaposition and the label strip attached thereto, the embodiments explained above may be provided individually or in any desired combination.

Beschreibung von AusführungsbeispielenDescription of exemplary embodiments

Im Folgenden werden weitere Ausführungsbeispiele unter Bezugnahme auf Figuren einer Zeichnung erläutert. Hierbei zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Darstellung einer Reihe nebeneinander angeordneter elektrischer Klemmen, die mittels eines Bezeichnungsschilderstreifens gekennzeichnet sind;
Fig. 2
perspektivische Darstellungen eines Bezeichnungsschilderstreifens im nicht gestreckten Zustand;
Fig. 3
perspektivische Darstellungen des Bezeichnungsschilderstreifens aus Fig. 2 in teilweise gestrecktem Zustand;
Fig. 4
perspektivische Darstellungen des Bezeichnungsschilderstreifens aus den Fig. 2 in weiter gestrecktem Zustand;
Fig. 5
eine perspektivische Darstellung eines alternativen Bezeichnungsschilderstreifens mit einem Verbindungsstreifen im nicht gestreckten Zustand;
Fig. 6
eine weitere perspektivische Darstellung des alternativen Bezeichnungsschilderstreifens aus Fig. 5;
Fig. 7
eine weitere perspektivische Darstellung des alternativen Bezeichnungsschilderstreifens aus Fig. 5 und
Fig. 8
eine andere perspektivische Darstellung des alternativen Bezeichnungsschilderstreifens aus Fig. 5.
In the following, further embodiments will be explained with reference to figures of a drawing. Hereby show:
Fig. 1
a perspective view of a series of juxtaposed electrical terminals, which are characterized by a label strip label;
Fig. 2
perspective views of a label strip in the unstretched state;
Fig. 3
perspective views of the nameplate strip Fig. 2 in partially stretched condition;
Fig. 4
perspective views of the nameplate strip from the Fig. 2 in a further stretched state;
Fig. 5
a perspective view of an alternative nameplate strip with a connecting strip in the unstretched state;
Fig. 6
another perspective view of the alternative nameplate strip Fig. 5 ;
Fig. 7
another perspective view of the alternative nameplate strip Fig. 5 and
Fig. 8
another perspective view of the alternative nameplate strip Fig. 5 ,

Fig. 1 zeigt eine perspektivische Darstellung einer Reihe nebeneinander angeordneter elektrischer Klemmen 1. An einem jeweiligen Klemmbock 2 ist ein Bezeichnungsschild 3 lösbar aufgeklipst. so dass jede der Klemmen 1 individuell bezeichnet ist. Die Bezeichnungsschilder 3 sind mittels eines Bezeichnungsschilderstreifens 4 bereit gestellt. Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a series of juxtaposed electrical terminals 1. At a respective terminal block 2, a label 3 is releasably clipped. so that each of the terminals 1 is individually designated. The nameplates 3 are provided by means of a label strip 4.

Die Fig. 2 bis 4 zeigen den Bezeichnungsschilderstreifen 4 in einer Ausführung mit drei nebeneinander angeordneten Bezeichnungsschildern 3. wobei benachbarte Bezeichnungsschilder jeweils über einen Verbinder 5 miteinander verbunden sind. Der Verbinder 5 ist zumindest abschnittsweise aus einem elastisch dehnbaren Material, so dass der Bezeichnungsschilderstreifen 4 gemäß den Fig. 2 bis 4 aus einem nicht gestreckten Ausgangszustand (Fig. 2) über einen teilweise gestreckten Zustand (vgl. Fig. 3) in einen weiter gestreckten Zustand (vgl. Fig. 4) überführt werden kann, wobei sich die verschiedenen Zustände des Bezeichnungsschilderstreifens 4 insbesondere dadurch unterscheiden, dass benachbarte der Bezeichnungsschilder 3 zunehmend voneinander beabstandet sind, wobei hierbei die Verbinder 5 elastisch gedehnt werden.The Fig. 2 to 4 show the nameplate strip 4 in a design with three side-by-side designation labels 3. wherein adjacent labels are each connected to one another via a connector 5. The connector 5 is at least partially made of an elastically stretchable material, so that the label strip 4 according to the Fig. 2 to 4 from an unstretched initial state ( Fig. 2 ) over a partially stretched state (cf. Fig. 3 ) in a further extended state (see. Fig. 4 ), wherein the various states of the nameplate strip 4 differ, in particular, in that adjacent ones of the designation plates 3 are increasingly spaced from each other, in which case the connectors 5 are elastically stretched.

Zum lösbaren Befestigen an dem Klemmbock 2 weisen die Bezeichnungsschilder 3 rückseitig jeweils Rastelemente 6 auf.For releasably securing to the clamping block 2, the labeling plates 3 on the back each have locking elements 6.

Die Verbinder 5 weisen parallel zueinander verlaufende und beabstandete Verbinderstränge 7a. 7b auf, die über Querstege 8 miteinander verbunden sind. Bei der dargestellten Ausführungsform sind die Querstege 8 in einem Befestigungsbereich 9 angeordnet, in welchem der Verbinder 5 auf eine Rückseite 10 des Bezeichnungsschildes 3 an diesem angeformt ist, beispielsweise einstückig. Dem gegenüber sind die auf der Rückseite 10 angeordneten Abschnitte der Verbinderstränge außerhalb des Befestigungsbereichs in einem Dehnungsbereich 11 freiliegend angeordnet, also gerade nicht auf der Oberfläche der Rückseite des Bezeichnungsschildes befestigt. Auf diese Weise können sich die Verbinder in den freiliegenden Abschnitten elastisch dehnen.The connectors 5 have mutually parallel and spaced connector strands 7a. 7b, which are connected to each other via transverse webs 8. In the illustrated embodiment, the transverse webs 8 are arranged in a mounting region 9, in which the connector 5 is formed on a back 10 of the nameplate 3 on this, for example in one piece. On the other hand, the portions of the connector strands arranged on the rear side 10 outside the attachment area are exposed in an expansion area 11, that is to say they are not fastened on the surface of the rear side of the designation sign. In this way, the connectors in the exposed portions can elastically stretch.

Wie es sich insbesondere aus Fig. 4 ergibt, weisen die Verbindungsstränge 7a. 7b Einschnürungen 12 auf, die beim gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel beidseitig gebildet sind.As it turns out in particular Fig. 4 yields, the connecting strands 7a. 7b constrictions 12, which are formed on both sides in the embodiment shown.

Bei der gezeigten Ausführung sind die Verbindungsstränge 7a, 7b wie auch die Querstege 8 in zugeordneten Vertiefungen 13 auf der Rückseite 10 angeordnet. Im nicht gestreckten Zustand können die Verbindungsstränge 7a, 7b und / oder die Querstege 8 im Wesentlichen formschlüssig in den Vertiefungen aufgenommen sein. Die Vertiefungen 13 weisen im gezeigten Beispiel eine H-Form auf.In the embodiment shown, the connecting strands 7a, 7b as well as the transverse webs 8 are arranged in associated recesses 13 on the back 10. In the unstretched state, the connecting strands 7a, 7b and / or the transverse webs 8 can be accommodated in the depressions substantially in a form-fitting manner. The depressions 13 have an H-shape in the example shown.

Die Fig. 5 bis 8 zeigen perspektivische Darstellungen eines alternativen Bezeichnungsschilderstreifens mit einem Verbindungs- oder Hilfsstreifen 20 im nicht gestreckten Zustand. Für gleiche Merkmale werden in den Fig. 5 bis 8 dieselben Bezugszeichen wie in den vorangehenden Figuren verwendet.The Fig. 5 to 8 show perspective views of an alternative nameplate strip with a connecting or auxiliary strip 20 in the unstretched state. For same features are in the Fig. 5 to 8 the same reference numerals as used in the preceding figures.

Der Verbindungsstreifen 20 ist seitlich der nebeneinander angeordneten Bezeichnungsschilder 3 angeordnet und verläuft bei der gezeigten Ausführungsform parallel hierzu. Die Bezeichnungsschilder 3 sind über einen jeweiligen Verbindungssteg 21 einstückig mit dem Verbindungsstreifen 20 verbunden. Hierbei ist eine Sollbruchstelle 22 vorgesehen, die es ermöglicht, den Verbindungsstreifen 20 von den Bezeichnungsschildern 3 zu trennen. Im gezeigten Zustand verhindert der Verbindungsstreifen 20 ein Strecken des Bezeichnungsschilderstreifens 4. was erst nach dem Entfernen des Verbindungsstreifens 20 ermöglicht ist.The connecting strip 20 is arranged laterally of the side-by-side designation labels 3 and extends in the embodiment shown parallel thereto. The labeling plates 3 are integrally connected via a respective connecting web 21 with the connecting strip 20. Here, a predetermined breaking point 22 is provided, which makes it possible to separate the connecting strip 20 from the nameplates 3. In the state shown, the connecting strip 20 prevents stretching of the nameplate strip 4, which is only possible after the removal of the connecting strip 20.

Bei der gezeigten Ausführungsform ist die Sollbruchstelle 22 beispielhaft mit einem sich zu den Bezeichnungsschildern 3 hin verjüngenden Abschnitt 23 des Verbindungsstegs 21 gebildet. Alternativ oder ergänzend kann eine Materialeinschnürung vorgesehen sein, die an dem Verbindungssteg 21 umlaufend durchgehend oder unterbrochen gebildet sein kann.In the embodiment shown, the predetermined breaking point 22 is formed by way of example with a section 23 of the connecting web 21 which tapers towards the designation plates 3. Alternatively or additionally, a Materialeinschnürung be provided, which may be formed on the connecting web 21 circumferentially continuous or interrupted.

Zwischen den Verbindungsstegen 21 sind Durchbrüche oder Öffnungen 24 angeordnet. Beim Beschriften der Bezeichnungsschilder 3 mittels einer Bedruckungseinrichtung, zum Beispiel mit Hilfe eines Thermotransferdruckers, kann vorgesehen sein, die wechselnde Anordnung von Verbindungsstegen 21 und Öffnungen 24 mittels einer Sensoreinrichtung zu erfassen und auszuwerten, zum Beispiel mit Hilfe einer optischen Sensoreinrichtung, um so den Bezeichnungsschilderstreifen 4 in der Druckereiurichtung relativ zu einem Beschriftungseinrichtung zu positionieren. Der Verbindungsstreifen 20 kann die gleiche Materialdicke (Bauhöhe) wie ein Flachteil 25 der Bezeichnungsschilder 3 aufweisen.Between the connecting webs 21 openings or openings 24 are arranged. When labeling the nameplates 3 by means of a printing device, for example by means of a thermal transfer printer, it may be provided to detect and evaluate the changing arrangement of connecting webs 21 and openings 24 by means of a sensor device, for example by means of an optical sensor device, so as to position the nameplate strip 4 in the printing direction relative to a lettering device. The connecting strip 20 may have the same material thickness (structural height) as a flat part 25 of the nameplates 3.

Das Ausbilden der einstückigen Verbindung zwischen dem Verbindungsstreifen 20 und den Bezeichnungsschildern 3 über die Verbindungsstege 21 kann mittels Spritzgießen erfolgen. Es kann vorgesehen sein, die den Verbindungsstreifen 20, die Bezeichnungsschilder 3 und die Verbindungsstege 21 in einem Spritzvorgang in einem Werkzeug herzustellen, zum Beispiel aus Polyamid oder Polycarbonat. Im Fall eines Zwei-Komponenten-Spritzgießens kann im Anschluss der Verbinder 5 hergestellt werden, zum Beispiel in einem anderen Werkzeug. Der Verbinder 5 ist bei dieser Ausführung aus einem anderen Material.The formation of the one-piece connection between the connection strip 20 and the nameplates 3 via the connecting webs 21 can be effected by means of injection molding. It can be provided that the connection strip 20, the nameplates 3 and the connecting webs 21 in an injection molding process in a tool to produce, for example, polyamide or polycarbonate. In the case of two-component injection molding, the connector 5 may subsequently be produced, for example in another tool. The connector 5 is in this embodiment of a different material.

In den verschiedenen Ausführungen sind die Bezeichnungsschilderstreifen 4 als Endlosband hergestellt.In the various embodiments, the nameplate strips 4 are made as an endless belt.

Die in der vorstehenden Beschreibung, den Ansprüchen sowie der Zeichnung offenbarten Merkmale können sowohl einzeln als auch in beliebiger Kombination für die Verwirklichung der verschiedenen Ausführungen von Bedeutung sein.The features disclosed in the above description, the claims and the drawings may be important both individually and in any combination for the realization of the various embodiments.

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  1. Inscription label strip (4) for a series of electrical terminals arranged side by side, with
    - inscription labels (3) which are formed separately and arranged side by side in a series arrangement, and
    - connectors (5) which connect adjacent inscription labels (3) and are elastically stretchable, such that the series arrangement of inscription labels can be expanded in the longitudinal direction,
    wherein the connectors (5) are formed on a rear of the series arrangement of inscription labels (3) and extending in a longitudinal direction of the series arrangement, and wherein the connectors (5) are each molded in a fastening area (9) on the rear side (10) of the inscription label (3), characterized in that the series arrangement of inscription labels (3) is configured as an endless tape, wherein each of the connectors (5) is arranged on the rear side (10) of the inscription labels (3) exposed in an stretch area (11).
  2. Inscription label strip (4) according to claim 1, characterized in that the connectors (5) are formed by a connecting element extending continuously in the longitudinal direction of the series arrangement on the rear side of the series arrangement of inscription labels (3).
  3. Inscription label strip (4) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the connectors (5) of adjacent inscription labels are connected via a single, elastically stretchable connecting strand which extends in the longitudinal direction of the series arrangement.
  4. Inscription label strip (4) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the connectors (5) of adjacent inscription labels are connected via a plurality of separately formed, elastically stretchable connecting strands (7a, 7b) which extend in the longitudinal direction of the series arrangement and run substantially parallel to each other.
  5. Inscription label strip (4) according to claim 4, characterized in that the plurality of separately formed, elastically stretchable connecting strands (7a, 7b) are connected to each other via one or more cross-members (8).
  6. Inscription label strip according to claim 5, characterized in that one or more of the cross-members (8) are formed in the fastening area (9).
  7. Inscription label strip (4) according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the one or more cross-members (8) is/are arranged in a recess between adjacent ridges on the rear side (10) of the inscription labels (3).
  8. Inscription label strip (4) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least a portion of each connector (5) on the rear side (10) of the inscription labels (3) is arranged in an assigned recess.
  9. Inscription label strip (4) according to claim 8, characterized in that the assigned recess on the rear side (10) of the inscription labels (3) is formed continuously between opposite edges of the inscription labels (3).
  10. Inscription label strip (4) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening area (9) on the rear side (10) of the inscription labels (3) is arranged centrally in the longitudinal direction of the series arrangement.
  11. Inscription label strip (4) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a single, spatially contiguous molded region is formed in the fastening area (9) on the rear side (10) of the inscription labels (3).
  12. Inscription label strip (4) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a single-piece connection is formed between the inscription labels (3) and a connecting strip (20) via connecting webs (21).
  13. Inscription label strip (4) according to claim 12, characterized in that the single-piece connection includes a predetermined breaking point (22).
  14. Assembly with
    - electrical terminals (1) arranged side by side in series, and
    - an inscription label strip (4) according to at least one of the preceding claims 1 to 13, having
    - inscription labels (3) which are formed separately and arranged side by side in a series arrangement, and
    - connectors (5) which connect adjacent inscription labels and are elastically stretchable, such that the series arrangement of inscription labels can be stretched in the longitudinal direction,
    wherein the connectors (5) are formed on the rear of the series arrangement of inscription labels extending in the longitudinal direction of the series arrangement, and are each molded in an fastening area (9) and arranged on the rear side (10) of the inscription labels (3) exposed in an stretch area (11), and
    wherein the inscription labels (3) are each disposed detachably on a clamping block (2) of one of the terminals (1) and at least a part of the connectors (5) is stretched elastically between adjacent inscription labels.
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