EP3342008B1 - Procédé de fabrication d'une connexion enfichable, procédé de renforcement d'une connexion enfichable et dispositif associé - Google Patents

Procédé de fabrication d'une connexion enfichable, procédé de renforcement d'une connexion enfichable et dispositif associé Download PDF

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EP3342008B1
EP3342008B1 EP16747516.9A EP16747516A EP3342008B1 EP 3342008 B1 EP3342008 B1 EP 3342008B1 EP 16747516 A EP16747516 A EP 16747516A EP 3342008 B1 EP3342008 B1 EP 3342008B1
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Dietmar Huber
Svenja Raukopf
Jakob Schillinger
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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
    • H01R43/00—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
    • H01R43/02—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for soldered or welded connections
    • H01R43/0221—Laser welding
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/02—Soldered or welded connections
    • H01R4/021—Soldered or welded connections between two or more cables or wires
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/02—Soldered or welded connections
    • H01R4/029—Welded connections
    • 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
    • H01R13/533—Bases, cases made for use in extreme conditions, e.g. high temperature, radiation, vibration, corrosive environment, pressure
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R2201/00—Connectors or connections adapted for particular applications
    • H01R2201/26—Connectors or connections adapted for particular applications for vehicles

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  • the invention relates to a method for producing a plug connection and a device produced therewith.
  • plug connections are often exposed to loads such as vibrations, temperature changes or other influences, in which a connection zone between two connections can be damaged.
  • Previous solutions are based in particular on conventional plug connections, which are typically no longer accessible after they have been produced and sheathed.
  • plug connections which are typically no longer accessible after they have been produced and sheathed.
  • splice, solder, weld or adhesive connections are used for the connection in an area that has not yet been closed.
  • a connection point is protected in a separate step by a sealing process, for example by potting.
  • a plug connection can be produced which is particularly reliable and long-lasting due to the laser beam welding.
  • the laser beam welding can be carried out when the connection zone has already been encased. Separate process steps are therefore not necessary.
  • the laser beam welding can in particular form a weld which connects the first terminal to the second terminal. This welding point can absorb and absorb forces that typically act on the plug connection, so that there are no harmful influences.
  • the laser beam welding can in particular form a plurality of weld points, in particular two weld points can be formed. These connect the first terminal to the second terminal.
  • the effect of the laser beam welding can be increased, since the forces are introduced or transmitted at several points.
  • the first terminal can in particular be a male terminal.
  • the second terminal can in particular be a female terminal.
  • Such male and female terminals typically fit into one another.
  • the terminals can in particular be designed to be complementary to one another.
  • the first terminal and / or the second terminal can also have a flat tongue-like structure.
  • the first terminal and / or the second terminal can have a slide-on aid. This makes it easier to join the two terminals.
  • the laser beam welding at which point the laser beam welding is advantageously carried out.
  • it can be determined on which Place a cavity in the connection zone.
  • the optimal focal point is then preferably outside this cavity, since typically only a poorer weld would be possible in the cavity.
  • the method can also advantageously have a step of checking the connection zone, in particular of formed weld points. In this way, welds can be checked so that any errors in their manufacture are detected before a manufactured component is delivered and an error may not occur until it is in use.
  • the determination and / or the checking can in particular be carried out by means of an x-ray device. This has proven itself for typical purposes.
  • the laser beam can be radiated onto the connecting zone from circumferential directions. This enables punctual heating of a very small area in the connection zone, with excessive heating of the surrounding material being avoided.
  • the laser beam can also be divided into a plurality of partial beams which are radiated onto the connecting zone from different directions at the same time. This also enables the same effect, so that a relevant heat development occurs only at a certain point.
  • the laser beam can in particular have a wavelength between 520 nm and 565 nm. This corresponds to a green area. Such a wavelength range has proven to be advantageous for typical applications.
  • the plastic material can be, for example, polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) or polyamide (PA). These plastics have advantageous properties for sheathing a connection zone and, moreover, at least in some designs, the desired transparency.
  • PBT polybutylene terephthalate
  • PA polyamide
  • the first terminal and / or the second terminal can be made of copper and / or bronze. This allows good electrical conduction and the production of good and reliable welds.
  • the invention further relates to a device according to claim 13, which has a plug connection which was produced by means of a method as described herein.
  • a device according to claim 13 which has a plug connection which was produced by means of a method as described herein.
  • all embodiments and variants described herein can be used. Explained advantages apply accordingly.
  • the device according to the invention allows the implementation of the advantages described with reference to the method according to the invention with regard to the plug connection.
  • FIGS. 1a and 1b show a plug connection which is formed from a first terminal 10 and a second terminal 20.
  • Fig. 1a shows a side view while Figure 1b shows a plan view.
  • the two terminals 10, 20 overlap in a connection zone 30. They are thus electrically contacted.
  • connection zone 30 together with the adjacent parts of the terminals 10, 20 is surrounded by a housing 40.
  • the housing 40 consists of a plastic material which is transparent in the green wavelength range.
  • connection zone 30 Although the two terminals 10, 20 are mechanically connected to one another at the connection zone 30 and are also protected by the housing 40, it has been shown that with prolonged stress in situations such as in motor vehicles, in which strong vibrations can occur, due to the resulting associated forces damage to the connection zone 30 can occur. This can lead to poorer or even lost contact between the terminals 10, 20.
  • FIG. 8 shows the terminals 10, 20 with the connection zone 30 of FIG Fig. 1a but without the housing 40.
  • FIG. 3a a first force 50 and a second force 55 are shown, which cause a load in the same direction at different intensities.
  • Figures 3b and 3c act the two forces 50, 55 in opposite directions, with Figure 3b the forces 50, 55 are directed towards one another while they are at Figure 3c are directed away from each other.
  • Fig. 4 shows the terminals 10, 20 after laser beam welding has been carried out.
  • the laser beam welding formed a first weld 32 and a second weld 34 in the connection zone 30, which connect the first terminal 10 to the second terminal 20.
  • the connection at the connection zone 30 is significantly strengthened and there is a much higher resistance to forces reached.
  • it has been shown that such a laser beam welding significantly increases the resistance to vibrations and similar stresses which typically occur in motor vehicles.
  • the laser beam welding was carried out through the housing 40, which, as already mentioned above, is transparent in the green wavelength range. Accordingly, a green laser was used for the laser beam welding, which can thus penetrate through the housing 40.
  • FIGS. 5a, 5b and 5c show those already in the Figures 3a, 3b and 3c load situations shown with a connection zone 30 reinforced by the welds 32, 34.
  • the forces 50, 55 that act refer to the above description of FIG Figures 3a, 3b and 3c referenced.
  • the welds 32, 34 increase the resistance of the connection zone 30 to such loads, which overall leads to a significantly longer durability.

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  1. Procédé de fabrication d'une liaison par enfichage formée par une première borne (10) et une deuxième borne (20), lequel comprend les étapes suivantes :
    - jonction de la première borne (10) et de la deuxième borne (20), de sorte qu'elles se chevauchent dans une zone de liaison (30) formée entre celles-ci, puis
    - enveloppement de la zone de liaison (30) avec une matière plastique qui est transparente dans au moins une plage de longueurs d'onde, et ensuite
    - irradiation de la zone de liaison (30) avec un rayon laser dont la longueur d'onde se trouve dans la plage de longueurs d'onde en vue de réaliser un soudage au rayon laser.
  2. Procédé selon la revendication 1, un point de soudage (32, 34) étant formé par le soudage au rayon laser, lequel relie la première borne (10) à la deuxième borne (20).
  3. Procédé selon la revendication 1 ou 2, une pluralité de points de soudage (32, 34), notamment deux points de soudage (32, 34) étant formés par le soudage au rayon laser, lesquels relient la première borne (10) à la deuxième borne (20).
  4. Procédé selon l'une des revendications précédentes, la première borne (10) étant une borne mâle.
  5. Procédé selon l'une des revendications précédentes, la deuxième borne (20) étant une borne femelle.
  6. Procédé selon l'une des revendications précédentes, la première borne (10) et/ou la deuxième borne (20) possédant une structure de type languette plate.
  7. Procédé selon la revendication 6, la première borne (10) et/ou la deuxième borne (20) possédant une aide au glissement.
  8. Procédé selon l'une des revendications précédentes, lequel comprend en outre l'étape suivante :
    - détermination d'un point de concentration optimal sur lequel est alors concentré le rayon laser.
  9. Procédé selon l'une des revendications précédentes, lequel comprend en outre l'étape suivante :
    - contrôle de la zone de liaison (30), notamment des points de soudage (32, 34) formés.
  10. Procédé selon l'une des revendications 8 et 9, la détermination et/ou le contrôle étant effectué(e) au moyen d'un appareil à rayons X.
  11. Procédé selon l'une des revendications précédentes,
    - le rayon laser étant émis sur la zone de liaison (30) depuis des directions circonférentielles,
    et/ou
    - le rayon laser étant divisé en une pluralité de rayons partiels qui sont émis simultanément sur la zone de liaison (30) depuis des directions différentes.
  12. Procédé selon l'une des revendications précédentes, la première borne (10) et/ou la deuxième borne (20) étant constituée de cuivre et/ou de bronze.
  13. Dispositif, qui possède une liaison par enfichage qui a été produite au moyen d'un procédé selon l'une des revendications précédentes, et qui comprend ce qui suit :
    - la première et la deuxième borne (10, 20), qui se chevauchent dans la zone de liaison (30), qui sont reliées par le soudage au rayon laser et qui forment la liaison par enfichage ;
    - un boîtier (40) composé de matière plastique, lequel est transparent dans au moins une plage de longueurs d'onde, le boîtier enveloppant la liaison par enfichage.
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