EP3345252B1 - Holding frame comprising a fixing element held in a movable manner - Google Patents

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EP3345252B1
EP3345252B1 EP16766472.1A EP16766472A EP3345252B1 EP 3345252 B1 EP3345252 B1 EP 3345252B1 EP 16766472 A EP16766472 A EP 16766472A EP 3345252 B1 EP3345252 B1 EP 3345252B1
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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
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    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
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    • H01R13/506—Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
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    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
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    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/514—Bases; Cases composed as a modular blocks or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
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    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/627—Snap or like fastening
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    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R43/00—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
    • H01R43/20—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • 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
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    • H01R43/00—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
    • H01R43/26—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for engaging or disengaging the two parts of a coupling device
    • 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
    • H01R9/16—Fastening of connecting parts to base or case; Insulating connecting parts from base or case
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T29/53239—Means to fasten by elastic joining
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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  • the invention relates to a holding frame for connector modules according to independent claim 1.
  • the invention further relates to a method for equipping such a holding frame with at least one connector module and a method for removing at least one connector module from such a holding frame.
  • Such holding frames are used to hold connector modules, the holding frame being fitted with various connector modules and then inserted into a connector housing and screwed to it.
  • the holding frame must be mechanically stable in order to be able to withstand the plugging and pulling forces that occur when joining or disconnecting the plug connection.
  • the holding frame consists of two halves that are connected to each other via a joint. Snap hooks of the connector modules engage in cutouts in the side surfaces of the respective half.
  • the joint or the end joints are arranged in the fastening ends of the holding frame.
  • the holding frame of the DE 197 07 120 C1 does not have a clearly defined open position for fitting the holding frame with Connector modules. This sometimes results in a somewhat bulky assembly, especially for inexperienced people.
  • the holding frame If the holding frame is successfully fitted with connector modules, it must be brought into a closed state or into a closed position so that the connector modules are fixed.
  • the closed state of the holding frame of the prior art there is no fixed closed state or a fixed closed position, so that the holding frame can open accidentally, as a result of which the modules can fall out of their anchoring.
  • the CN 104 466 562 A shows a holding frame, which consists of two assembled halves. The halves can be joined together using a linear guide and then fixed together in a closed position using a separate fixing agent.
  • the CN 202 352 910 U. also shows a holding frame, which consists of two assembled halves. The halves can be joined linearly and then fixed together in a closed position using a separate fixative. With these models, there is a risk that the separate fixing agent - especially when used multiple times - is lost.
  • the EP 0 843 384 A2 shows a rectangular connector whose housing can be assembled from several components, the individual components can be locked together.
  • the CN 204 271 392 U. shows a holding frame with grounding socket, which consists of two halves that are longitudinally expandable. The halves can be fixed to one another in the closed position of the holding frame by means of a fixing element.
  • the EP 2581 991 A2 shows a holding frame, which consists of two longitudinally displaceable halves.
  • the halves are displaced relative to one another via guide means which lock in the closed state and thereby fix the halves.
  • the connector modules engage with their locking hooks in recesses in the halves of the holding frame.
  • the WO 2014/155171 A1 shows a holding frame with a removable side part.
  • the connector modules can be inserted with the side part removed and then fixed in the holding frame by subsequently fastening the side part.
  • the DE 10 2015 101 433 B3 shows a holding frame, which consists of four individual parts, two side parts and two end parts.
  • the holding frame is very stable, but it has to be assembled in a time-consuming way to equip it with connector modules.
  • the CN 202 084 755 U shows a holding frame, which consists of two hinged halves.
  • the joint can be fixed in a closed position using a lock screw.
  • this variant is cumbersome to handle, since the holding frame equipped with connector modules has to be fixed by hand until the screws are tightened.
  • the object of the invention is to propose a holding frame that is easy to handle and versatile.
  • the holding frame according to the invention is intended to be equipped with at least one connector module.
  • the holding frame is then usually installed in a connector housing.
  • the holding frame essentially consists of two halves which can be connected to one another, a first half and a second half.
  • the halves have approximately the shape of an angle profile or an angle plate and each have a side surface and a top surface.
  • the holding frame has at least one first locking element, as a result of which the halves can be fixed to one another in a closed position.
  • the locking element is arranged according to the invention at one end of the holding frame in the region of an articulated connection of the two halves. The articulated connection is explained in more detail below.
  • the at least one locking element is held captively movably on the first half or on the second half or is movably attached.
  • a locking element can be easily implemented by means of a movable but captively fastened locking element.
  • the holding frame can also have two locking elements located at the end.
  • the locking element is preferably held displaceably or rotatably or pivotably on the first half or on the second half. Due to the mobility of the locking element, the holding frame can easily be brought from a locked to an unlocked state.
  • the locking element has two protruding fingers, a first finger and a second finger. At least one latching hook is formed on the end of the first finger. The first half can be locked together with the second halves in a closed position using the locking hook.
  • the holding frame advantageously has a so-called grounding socket, which is molded onto the first half.
  • the locking element is displaceable on the grounding socket and in particular is held captively.
  • the grounding socket projects approximately vertically from a top surface of one half of the holding frame.
  • the locking element could for example be slidably mounted on a slide rail on the grounding socket. The locking element could then be displaceable in the direction perpendicular to the top surface of the half and could engage for example in the top surface of the other half for locking.
  • the latching hook of the first finger can be latched on an edge of the top surface of the second half.
  • the second finger can be supported on the top surface of the second half.
  • the holding frame can be fixed in a closed position.
  • the top surface of the second half is practically fixed between the first and second fingers of the locking element. The articulated connection of the two halves is blocked.
  • the second half preferably has a beveled unlocking edge into which a tool for releasing the fixing of the closed position of the holding frame can be engaged.
  • a flat-blade screwdriver is suitable as a tool here. Using the screwdriver, the locking element can be levered out of the locked position, whereby the articulated connection of the two halves of the holding frame is released again.
  • An open position means that the halves are at an angle not equal to 180 ° to one another along the dividing line.
  • the angle is preferably between 130 ° to 170 °.
  • An angle between 155 ° and 165 ° has proven to be particularly advantageous. In this angular position of the halves, the connector modules can be inserted particularly easily into the holding frame.
  • At least one connector module is inserted into the open holding frame.
  • the holding frame is included several connector modules, depending on the number of slots, filled.
  • the holding frame When the connector modules are inserted, the holding frame is brought into a closed position or transferred. In the closed position, the halves or the top surfaces of the same form an angle of approximately 180 ° or exactly 180 ° to one another. The halves are therefore parallel to each other in the closed position.
  • the holding frame is locked in the closed position with the aid of a locking element which is captively secured to the holding frame.
  • the method proposed here for equipping a holding frame with connector modules is advantageously carried out with a holding frame according to claim 1.
  • FIG 1 the perspective view of a holding frame 1 can be seen, which is in a closed position.
  • the holding frame 1 essentially consists of two halves 4, 5, which are connected to one another via a joint.
  • a half 5 has an articulated head 11 on the respective end faces, which in one for this provided joint receptacle 12 of the opposite half 4 engages.
  • the respective halves 4, 5 have a side surface 2, 2 'and a top surface 3, 3'.
  • the cover surfaces 3, 3 ' are at an angle of 180 ° to one another.
  • the cover surfaces 3, 3 'then lie in one plane.
  • the holding frame 1 has an earthing bush 24, into which a pin (not shown) of an opposite holding frame (not shown) can engage.
  • a rail 13 is integrally formed on the grounding bushing 24.
  • the locking element 7 has a receptacle through which the locking element 7 is held on the rail 13 so as to be displaceable and captive.
  • the rail 13 is approximately trapezoidal. The inclusion of the locking element 7 is designed accordingly. The locking element 7 can be moved in the direction of the top surface 3 along the rail 13.
  • the locking element 7 has two fingers 8, 9, which are aligned in the direction of the top surface 3.
  • the first finger 8 is longer than the second finger 9.
  • the first finger 8 has a latching hook 10 at the end.
  • the holding frame 1 In the closed position of the holding frame 1 ( Figures 1 and 4th ) the locking hook 10 of the first finger 8 latches on or behind an edge of the top surface 3 of the second half 5. At the same time, the second finger 9 of the locking element 7 is supported on the top surface 3 of the second half 5. As a result, the second half 5 can no longer be moved relative to the first half 4. The holding frame 1 can thus be fixed in a closed position.
  • an unlocking edge 6 which runs obliquely downwards has been molded into the top surface 3 of the second half 5.
  • a flat-blade screwdriver can intervene and pry the locking element 7 out of the catch. Then the articulated connection of the holding frame 1 is released again.
  • the holding frame 1 can be opened, the connector modules 19 removed or new connector modules 19 inserted.
  • the locking element 7 has a semi-cylindrical holding area 14 which at least partially encompasses the grounding bushing 24 of the first half 4.
  • a trapezoidal groove 15 is formed in the holding area 14 and is designed to fit the rail 13 formed on the grounding bushing 24.
  • the system on groove 15 and rail 13 allow a sliding movement of locking element 7 in the direction of double arrow 16.
  • the locking element 7 has an inside, first finger 8, which is provided at the end with a locking hook 10.
  • the locking hook 10 engages the top surface 3 of the second half 5 when the holding frame 1 is in a closed position.
  • the outer, second finger 9 of the locking element 7 is designed to be somewhat shorter than the first finger 8 and is supported on the top surface 3 of the second half 5 - in the closed position of the holding frame 1.
  • the fingers 8 and 9 are aligned essentially perpendicular to the top surface 3 of the second half 5.
  • the cover surface 3 is thereby clamped between the fingers 8 and 9 and thereby blocked.
  • the holding frame 1 is fixed in the closed position.
  • a recess 17 is made in the end region of the second finger 9.
  • a tool can engage in this recess 17 and, in interaction with the unlocking edge 6 formed in the second half 5, pry out the locking element 7 from the latching position, whereby the articulated connection of the holding frame 1 is released again and the holding frame 1 can be moved back into an open position.
  • Connector modules 19 have long been known and for example in the DE 197 07 120 C1 described.
  • the connector modules 19 are provided with projecting, approximately rectangular holding means 20 and spring-elastic latching hooks 21.
  • recesses 23 are provided as openings which are closed on all sides and into which the holding means 20 are inserted when the plug-in connector modules 19 are inserted into the holding frame 1.
  • the holding frame 1 is as in Figure 2 see opened so that the connector modules 19 can be used.
  • the latching hooks 21 first grip under the lower edges of the side parts 22 of the halves 4, 5 when they are inserted.
  • the locking element 7 is advantageously made of electrically conductive material. The same generally applies to the two halves 4, 5 of the holding frame 1. Via the locking element 7, the halves 4, 5 can be reliably connected or contacted in an electrically conductive manner, so that the holding frame 1 can also be used for grounding purposes.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Halterahmen für Steckverbindermodule nach dem unabhängigen Anspruchs 1. Die Erfindung betrifft weiterhin ein Verfahren zur Bestückung eines solchen Halterahmens mit zumindest einem Steckverbindermodul und ein Verfahren zu Entnahme zumindest eines Steckverbindermoduls aus einem solchen Halterahmen.The invention relates to a holding frame for connector modules according to independent claim 1. The invention further relates to a method for equipping such a holding frame with at least one connector module and a method for removing at least one connector module from such a holding frame.

Derartige Halterahmen dienen zur Halterung von Steckverbindermodulen, wobei der Halterahmen mit verschiedenen Steckverbindermodulen bestückt und anschließend in ein Steckverbindergehäuse eingesetzt und mit diesem verschraubt wird. Dabei muss der Halterahmen mechanisch stabil sein, um den auftretenden Steck- und Ziehkräften beim Zusammenfügen bzw. Trennen der Steckverbindung standhalten zu können.Such holding frames are used to hold connector modules, the holding frame being fitted with various connector modules and then inserted into a connector housing and screwed to it. The holding frame must be mechanically stable in order to be able to withstand the plugging and pulling forces that occur when joining or disconnecting the plug connection.

Stand der TechnikState of the art

Aus der DE 197 07 120 C1 ist ein Halterahmen für Steckverbindermodule bekannt. Der Halterahmen besteht aus zwei Hälften, die über ein Gelenk miteinander verbunden sind. In Aussparungen der Seitenflächen der jeweiligen Hälfte greifen Rasthaken der Steckverbindermodule ein. Das Gelenk beziehungsweise die endseitigen Gelenke sind in den Befestigungsenden des Halterahmens angeordnet. Beim Aufschrauben des Halterahmens auf eine Befestigungsfläche richten sich die Rahmenteile derart aus, dass die Seitenteile des Halterahmens rechtwinklig zur Befestigungsfläche ausgerichtet sind. Dadurch sind die Steckverbindermodule im Halterahmen fixiert.From the DE 197 07 120 C1 a holding frame for connector modules is known. The holding frame consists of two halves that are connected to each other via a joint. Snap hooks of the connector modules engage in cutouts in the side surfaces of the respective half. The joint or the end joints are arranged in the fastening ends of the holding frame. When the holding frame is screwed onto a fastening surface, the frame parts align themselves in such a way that the side parts of the holding frame are aligned at right angles to the fastening surface. This fixes the connector modules in the holding frame.

Der Halterahmen der DE 197 07 120 C1 besitzt keine eindeutig definierte offene Stellung zur Bestückung des Halterahmens mit Steckverbindermodulen. Daraus folgt gelegentlich eine etwas sperrige Montage, insbesondere bei ungeübten Personen.The holding frame of the DE 197 07 120 C1 does not have a clearly defined open position for fitting the holding frame with Connector modules. This sometimes results in a somewhat bulky assembly, especially for inexperienced people.

Bei erfolgreicher Bestückung des Halterahmens mit Steckverbindermodulen muss dieser in einem geschlossenen Zustand beziehungsweise in eine geschlossene Position gebracht werden, damit die Steckverbindermodule fixiert sind. Für den geschlossenen Zustand des Halterahmens des Standes der Technik gibt es keinen fixierten geschlossenen Zustand beziehungsweise eine fixierte geschlossene Position, so dass sich der Halterahmen versehentlich öffnen kann, wodurch die Module aus ihrer Verankerung fallen können.If the holding frame is successfully fitted with connector modules, it must be brought into a closed state or into a closed position so that the connector modules are fixed. For the closed state of the holding frame of the prior art, there is no fixed closed state or a fixed closed position, so that the holding frame can open accidentally, as a result of which the modules can fall out of their anchoring.

Durch eine reine gelenkige Verbindung besteht kein definierter elektrischer Kontakt zwischen den Hälften des Halterahmens. Dadurch kann der Halterahmen zu Erdungszwecken nicht benutzt werden.Due to a pure articulated connection, there is no defined electrical contact between the halves of the holding frame. As a result, the holding frame cannot be used for earthing purposes.

Die CN 104 466 562 A zeigt einen Halterahmen, der aus zwei zusammensetzbaren Hälften besteht. Die Hälften können über eine Linearführung zusammengefügt und anschließend mithilfe eines separaten Fixiermittels in einer geschlossenen Position miteinander fixiert werden. Die CN 202 352 910 U zeigt ebenfalls einen Halterahmen, der aus zwei zusammensetzbaren Hälften besteht. Die Hälften können linear zusammengefügt und anschließend mithilfe eines separaten Fixiermittels in einer geschlossenen Position miteinander fixiert werden. Bei diesen Modellen besteht jeweils die Gefahr, dass das separate Fixiermittel - insbesondere beim mehrfachen Gebrauch - verloren geht.The CN 104 466 562 A shows a holding frame, which consists of two assembled halves. The halves can be joined together using a linear guide and then fixed together in a closed position using a separate fixing agent. The CN 202 352 910 U. also shows a holding frame, which consists of two assembled halves. The halves can be joined linearly and then fixed together in a closed position using a separate fixative. With these models, there is a risk that the separate fixing agent - especially when used multiple times - is lost.

Die EP 0 843 384 A2 zeigt einen Rechtecksteckverbinder, dessen Gehäuse aus mehreren Bauteilen zusammenbaubar ist, wobei die einzelnen Bauteile miteinander verrastbar sind.The EP 0 843 384 A2 shows a rectangular connector whose housing can be assembled from several components, the individual components can be locked together.

Die CN 204 271 392 U zeigt einen Halterahmen mit Erdungsbuchse, der aus zwei Hälften besteht, die longitudinal auseinanderziehbar sind. Über ein Fixierelement können die Hälften in der geschlossenen Position des Halterahmens miteinander fixiert werden.The CN 204 271 392 U. shows a holding frame with grounding socket, which consists of two halves that are longitudinally expandable. The halves can be fixed to one another in the closed position of the holding frame by means of a fixing element.

Die EP 2581 991 A2 zeigt einen Halterahmen, der aus zwei longitudinal verschiebbaren Hälften besteht. Die Hälften werden über Führungsmittel zueinander verschoben, die im geschlossenen Zustand verrasten und die Hälften dadurch fixieren. Dabei greifen die Steckverbindermodule mit ihren Rasthaken in Ausnehmungen der Hälften des Halterahmens ein.The EP 2581 991 A2 shows a holding frame, which consists of two longitudinally displaceable halves. The halves are displaced relative to one another via guide means which lock in the closed state and thereby fix the halves. The connector modules engage with their locking hooks in recesses in the halves of the holding frame.

Die WO 2014/155171 A1 zeigt einen Halterahmen mit einem abnehmbaren Seitenteil. Die Steckverbindermodule können bei abgenommenen Seitenteil eingelegt und durch die anschließende Befestigung des Seitenteils im Halterahmen fixiert werden.The WO 2014/155171 A1 shows a holding frame with a removable side part. The connector modules can be inserted with the side part removed and then fixed in the holding frame by subsequently fastening the side part.

Die DE 10 2015 101 433 B3 zeigt einen Halterahmen, der aus vier Einzelteilen, zwei Seitenteilen und zwei Stirnteilen, besteht. Der Halterahmen ist sehr stabil, muss aber zur Bestückung mit Steckverbindermodulen zeitaufwendig zusammengesetzt werden.The DE 10 2015 101 433 B3 shows a holding frame, which consists of four individual parts, two side parts and two end parts. The holding frame is very stable, but it has to be assembled in a time-consuming way to equip it with connector modules.

Die CN 202 084 755 U zeigt einen Halterahmen, der aus zwei gelenkig miteinander verbundenen Hälften besteht. Das Gelenk kann in einer geschlossenen Position über eine Konterschraube fixiert werden. Diese Variante ist jedoch umständlich handhabbar, da der mit Steckverbindermodulen bestückte Halterahmen so lange händisch fixiert werden muss, bis die Schrauben angezogen sind.The CN 202 084 755 U shows a holding frame, which consists of two hinged halves. The joint can be fixed in a closed position using a lock screw. However, this variant is cumbersome to handle, since the holding frame equipped with connector modules has to be fixed by hand until the screws are tightened.

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Die Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht darin einen Halterahmen vorzuschlagen der einfach handhabbar und vielseitig einsetzbar ist.The object of the invention is to propose a holding frame that is easy to handle and versatile.

Die Aufgabe wird durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale des unabhängigen Anspruchs 1 gelöst.The object is achieved by the characterizing features of independent claim 1.

Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.

Der erfindungsgemäße Halterahmen ist zur Bestückung mit zumindest einem Steckverbindermodul vorgesehen. Anschließend wird der Halterahmen in der Regel in ein Steckverbindergehäuse eingebaut.The holding frame according to the invention is intended to be equipped with at least one connector module. The holding frame is then usually installed in a connector housing.

Der Halterahmen besteht im Wesentlichen aus zwei miteinander verbindbaren Hälften, einer ersten Hälfte und einer zweiten Hälfte. Die Hälften haben in etwa die Form eines Winkelprofils beziehungsweise eines Winkelblechs und weisen jeweils eine Seitenfläche und eine Deckfläche auf.The holding frame essentially consists of two halves which can be connected to one another, a first half and a second half. The halves have approximately the shape of an angle profile or an angle plate and each have a side surface and a top surface.

Der Halterahmen weist zumindest ein erstes Sperrelement auf, wodurch die Hälften in einer geschlossenen Position zueinander fixierbar sind. Das Sperrelement ist erfindungsgemäß an einem Ende des Halterahmens im Bereich einer gelenkigen Verbindung der beiden Hälften angeordnet. Die gelenkige Verbindung wird unten noch genauer erläutert.The holding frame has at least one first locking element, as a result of which the halves can be fixed to one another in a closed position. The locking element is arranged according to the invention at one end of the holding frame in the region of an articulated connection of the two halves. The articulated connection is explained in more detail below.

Das zumindest eine Sperrelement ist an der ersten Hälfte oder an der zweiten Hälfte verliersicher beweglich gehalten beziehungsweise beweglich angebracht. Durch ein bewegliches, aber verliersicher befestigtes, Sperrelement kann eine Verriegelung einfach realisiert werden.The at least one locking element is held captively movably on the first half or on the second half or is movably attached. A locking element can be easily implemented by means of a movable but captively fastened locking element.

In einer alternativen Ausführungsform kann der Halterahmen auch zwei endseitig befindliche Sperrelemente aufweisen.In an alternative embodiment, the holding frame can also have two locking elements located at the end.

Vorzugsweise ist das Sperrelement verschiebbar oder drehbar oder schwenkbar an der ersten Hälfte oder an der zweiten Hälfte gehalten. Durch die Bewegbarkeit des Sperrelements kann der Halterahmen leicht von einem verriegelten in einen entriegelten Zustand gebracht werden.The locking element is preferably held displaceably or rotatably or pivotably on the first half or on the second half. Due to the mobility of the locking element, the holding frame can easily be brought from a locked to an unlocked state.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung weist das Sperrelement zwei abstehende Finger, einen ersten Finger und einen zweiten Finger, auf. Am ersten Finger ist endseitig zumindest ein Rasthaken angeformt. Über den Rasthaken kann die erste Hälfte mit der zweiten Hälften in einer geschlossenen Position miteinander verrastet werden.In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the locking element has two protruding fingers, a first finger and a second finger. At least one latching hook is formed on the end of the first finger. The first half can be locked together with the second halves in a closed position using the locking hook.

Vorteilhafterweise weist der Halterahmen eine so genannte Erdungsbuchse auf, die an der ersten Hälfte angeformt ist. Idealerweise ist das Sperrelement an der Erdungsbuchse verschiebbar und insbesondere verliersicher gehalten. Die Erdungsbuchse steht in etwa senkrecht von einer Deckfläche einer Hälfte des Halterahmens ab. Das Sperrelement könnte beispielsweise auf einer Gleitschiene auf der Erdungsbuchse verschiebbar angebracht sein. Das Sperrelement könnte dann in senkrechter Richtung zur Deckfläche der Hälfte verschiebbar sein und beispielsweise in die Deckfläche der anderen Hälfte zur Verrastung eingreifen.The holding frame advantageously has a so-called grounding socket, which is molded onto the first half. Ideally, the locking element is displaceable on the grounding socket and in particular is held captively. The grounding socket projects approximately vertically from a top surface of one half of the holding frame. The locking element could for example be slidably mounted on a slide rail on the grounding socket. The locking element could then be displaceable in the direction perpendicular to the top surface of the half and could engage for example in the top surface of the other half for locking.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist der Rasthaken des ersten Fingers an einer Kante der Deckfläche der zweiten Hälfte verrastbar. Der zweite Finger ist auf der Deckfläche der zweiten Hälfte abstützbar. Dadurch ist der Halterahmen in einer geschlossenen Position fixierbar. Die Deckfläche der zweiten Hälfte wird praktisch zwischen dem ersten und zweiten Finger des Sperrelements fixiert. Die gelenkige Verbindung der beiden Hälften ist dadurch blockiert.In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the latching hook of the first finger can be latched on an edge of the top surface of the second half. The second finger can be supported on the top surface of the second half. As a result, the holding frame can be fixed in a closed position. The top surface of the second half is practically fixed between the first and second fingers of the locking element. The articulated connection of the two halves is blocked.

Vorzugsweise weist die zweite Hälfte eine abgeschrägte Entriegelungskante auf, in welche ein Werkzeug zur Lösung der Fixierung der geschlossenen Position des Halterahmens eingreifbar ist. Als Werkzeug ist hier ein Schlitzschraubendreher geeignet. Mithilfe des Schraubendrehers kann das Sperrelement aus der Verrastposition herausgehebelt werden, wodurch die gelenkige Verbindung der beiden Hälften des Halterahmens wieder freigegeben wird.The second half preferably has a beveled unlocking edge into which a tool for releasing the fixing of the closed position of the holding frame can be engaged. A flat-blade screwdriver is suitable as a tool here. Using the screwdriver, the locking element can be levered out of the locked position, whereby the articulated connection of the two halves of the holding frame is released again.

Der hier vorgeschlagene Halterahmen wird nach einem bestimmten Verfahren mit Steckverbindermodulen bestückt:

  • Zunächst wird der Halterahmen in eine offene Position gebracht beziehungsweise überführt.
The holding frame proposed here is equipped with connector modules according to a certain procedure:
  • First, the holding frame is brought into an open position or transferred.

Mit offener Position ist gemeint, dass die Hälften entlang der Trennungslinie in einen Winkel ungleich 180° zueinander stehen. Man könnte auch sagen, dass die Deckflächen der beiden Hälften einen solchen Winkel miteinander einschließen. Vorzugsweise liegt der Winkel zwischen 130° bis 170°. Ein Winkel zwischen 155° und 165° hat sich als besonders vorteilhaft erwiesen. In dieser Winkelstellung der Hälften können die Steckverbindermodule besonders leicht in den Halterahmen eingelegt werden.An open position means that the halves are at an angle not equal to 180 ° to one another along the dividing line. One could also say that the top surfaces of the two halves enclose such an angle with one another. The angle is preferably between 130 ° to 170 °. An angle between 155 ° and 165 ° has proven to be particularly advantageous. In this angular position of the halves, the connector modules can be inserted particularly easily into the holding frame.

Anschließend wird zumindest ein Steckverbindermodul in den geöffneten Halterahmen eingelegt. In der Regel wird der Halterahmen jedoch mit mehreren Steckverbindermodulen, je nach Anzahl der Aufnahmeplätze, gefüllt.Then at least one connector module is inserted into the open holding frame. Usually, however, the holding frame is included several connector modules, depending on the number of slots, filled.

Wenn die Steckverbindermodule eingelegt sind, wird der Halterahmen in eine geschlossene Position gebracht beziehungsweise überführt. In der geschlossenen Position nehmen die Hälften beziehungsweise die Deckflächen derselben einen Winkel von etwa 180° beziehungsweise genau 180° zueinander ein. Die Hälften stehen also in der geschlossenen Position parallel zueinander.When the connector modules are inserted, the holding frame is brought into a closed position or transferred. In the closed position, the halves or the top surfaces of the same form an angle of approximately 180 ° or exactly 180 ° to one another. The halves are therefore parallel to each other in the closed position.

Zuletzt wird der Halterahmens in der geschlossenen Position mithilfe eines am Halterahmen verliersicher befestigten Sperrelements verriegelt.Finally, the holding frame is locked in the closed position with the aid of a locking element which is captively secured to the holding frame.

Das hier vorgeschlagene Verfahren zur Bestückung eines Halterahmens mit Steckverbindermodulen wird vorteilhafterweise mit einem Halterahmen gemäß Anspruch 1 durchgeführt.The method proposed here for equipping a holding frame with connector modules is advantageously carried out with a holding frame according to claim 1.

Die Entnahme zumindest eines Steckverbindermoduls aus einem Halterahmen verläuft wie folgt:

  • Zunächst greift ein Werkzeug in eine Entriegelungskante des Halterahmens ein. Beim Werkzeug handelt es sich in der Regel um einen Schlitzschraubenziehen, den nahezu jeder Techniker greifbar hat.
  • Anschließend erfolgt die Entriegelung des Halterahmens durch das in die Entriegelungskante eingeführte Werkzeug, beispielsweise durch das Heraushebeln eines oben beschriebenen verrasteten Sperrelements.
  • Danach wird der Halterahmens in eine offene Position überführt.
  • Schließlich wird zumindest ein Steckverbindermodul aus dem geöffneten Halterahmen entnommen. In der Regel werden alle Steckverbindermodule entnommen und können wie oben beschrieben durch neue Steckverbindermodule ersetzt werden.
The removal of at least one connector module from a holding frame proceeds as follows:
  • First, a tool engages in an unlocking edge of the holding frame. The tool is usually a slotted screwdriver that almost every technician has at hand.
  • The holding frame is then unlocked by the tool inserted into the unlocking edge, for example by levering out a latching element described above.
  • The holding frame is then moved to an open position.
  • Finally, at least one connector module is removed from the opened holding frame. As a rule, all connector modules are removed and can be replaced by new connector modules as described above.

Auch die hier beschriebene Entnahme von Steckverbindermodulen aus einem Halterahmen funktioniert idealerweise mit einem Halterahmen gemäß Anspruch 1.The removal of connector modules from a holding frame described here also works ideally with a holding frame according to claim 1.

AusführungsbeispielEmbodiment

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in den Zeichnungen dargestellt und wird im Folgenden näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Halterahmens in einer geschlossenen und verrasteten Position,
Fig. 2
eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Halterahmens in einer offenen Position,
Fig. 3
eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Halterahmens in einer geschlossenen und unverrasteten Position,
Fig. 4
eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Halterahmens in einer geschlossenen und verrasteten Position mit integrierten Steckverbindermodulen,
Fig. 5
eine Seitenansicht eines Sperrelements,
Fig. 6
eine perspektivische Ansicht des Sperrelements und
Fig. 7
eine weitere perspektivische Ansicht des Sperrelements.
An embodiment of the invention is shown in the drawings and is explained in more detail below. Show it:
Fig. 1
a perspective view of a holding frame in a closed and locked position,
Fig. 2
1 shows a perspective illustration of a holding frame in an open position,
Fig. 3
a perspective view of a holding frame in a closed and unlocked position,
Fig. 4
1 shows a perspective illustration of a holding frame in a closed and latched position with integrated connector modules,
Fig. 5
a side view of a locking element,
Fig. 6
a perspective view of the locking element and
Fig. 7
another perspective view of the locking element.

Die Figuren enthalten teilweise vereinfachte, schematische Darstellungen. Zum Teil werden für gleiche, aber gegebenenfalls nicht identische Elemente identische Bezugszeichen verwendet. Verschiedene Ansichten gleicher Elemente könnten unterschiedlich skaliert sein.The figures contain partially simplified, schematic representations. Identical reference numerals are sometimes used for identical, but possibly not identical elements. Different views of the same elements could be scaled differently.

In Figur 1 ist die perspektivische Darstellung eines Halterahmens 1 zu sehen, der sich in einer geschlossenen Position befindet. Der Halterahmen 1 besteht im Wesentlichen aus zwei Hälften 4, 5, die über ein Gelenk miteinander verbunden sind. Eine Hälfte 5 weist dazu an den jeweiligen Stirnseiten einen Gelenkkopf 11 auf, der in eine dafür vorgesehene Gelenkaufnahme 12 der gegenüberstehenden Hälfte 4 eingreift. Man spricht hier von einer gelenkigen Verbindung der beiden Hälften 4, 5 des Halterahmens 1.In Figure 1 the perspective view of a holding frame 1 can be seen, which is in a closed position. The holding frame 1 essentially consists of two halves 4, 5, which are connected to one another via a joint. For this purpose, a half 5 has an articulated head 11 on the respective end faces, which in one for this provided joint receptacle 12 of the opposite half 4 engages. One speaks here of an articulated connection of the two halves 4, 5 of the holding frame 1.

Die jeweiligen Hälften 4, 5 weisen eine Seitenfläche 2, 2' und eine Deckfläche 3, 3' auf. In der geschlossenen Position des Halterahmens 1 stehen die Deckflächen 3, 3' in einem Winkel von 180° zueinander. Die Deckflächen 3, 3' liegen dann in einer Ebene.The respective halves 4, 5 have a side surface 2, 2 'and a top surface 3, 3'. In the closed position of the holding frame 1, the cover surfaces 3, 3 'are at an angle of 180 ° to one another. The cover surfaces 3, 3 'then lie in one plane.

Der Halterahmen 1 weist eine Erdungsbuchse 24 auf, in welche ein Stift (nicht gezeigt) eines gegenüberliegenden Halterahmens (nicht gezeigt) eingreifen kann. An der Erdungsbuchse 24 ist eine Schiene 13 angeformt. Das Sperrelement 7 weist eine Aufnahme auf, durch welche das Sperrelement 7 auf der Schiene 13 verschiebbar und verliersicher gehalten ist. Die Schiene 13 ist in etwa trapezförmig ausgestaltet. Die Aufnahme des Sperrelements 7 ist entsprechend dazu passend ausgestaltet. Das Sperrelement 7 kann in Richtung der Deckfläche 3 entlang der Schiene 13 verschoben werden.The holding frame 1 has an earthing bush 24, into which a pin (not shown) of an opposite holding frame (not shown) can engage. A rail 13 is integrally formed on the grounding bushing 24. The locking element 7 has a receptacle through which the locking element 7 is held on the rail 13 so as to be displaceable and captive. The rail 13 is approximately trapezoidal. The inclusion of the locking element 7 is designed accordingly. The locking element 7 can be moved in the direction of the top surface 3 along the rail 13.

Das Sperrelement 7 weist zwei Finger 8, 9 auf, die in Richtung der Deckfläche 3 ausgerichtet sind. Der erste Finger 8 ist länger ausgestaltet als der zweite Finger 9. Der erste Finger 8 weist endseitig einen Rasthaken 10 auf.The locking element 7 has two fingers 8, 9, which are aligned in the direction of the top surface 3. The first finger 8 is longer than the second finger 9. The first finger 8 has a latching hook 10 at the end.

In der geschlossenen Position des Halterahmens 1 (Figuren 1 und 4) verrastet der Rasthaken 10 des ersten Fingers 8 an beziehungsweise hinter einer Kante der Deckfläche 3 der zweiten Hälfte 5. Gleichzeitig stützt sich der zweite Finger 9 des Sperrelements 7 auf der Deckfläche 3 der zweiten Hälfte 5 ab. Dadurch kann die zweite Hälfte 5 nicht mehr relativ zur ersten Hälfte 4 bewegt werden. Der Halterahmen 1 ist so in einer geschlossenen Position fixierbar.In the closed position of the holding frame 1 ( Figures 1 and 4th ) the locking hook 10 of the first finger 8 latches on or behind an edge of the top surface 3 of the second half 5. At the same time, the second finger 9 of the locking element 7 is supported on the top surface 3 of the second half 5. As a result, the second half 5 can no longer be moved relative to the first half 4. The holding frame 1 can thus be fixed in a closed position.

Um die geschlossene Position wieder entriegeln zu können, ist eine schräg nach unten verlaufende Entriegelungskante 6 in die Deckfläche 3 der zweiten Hälfte 5 eingeformt worden. Hier kann beispielsweise ein Schlitzschraubendreher eingreifen und das Sperrelement 7 aus der Verrastung heraushebeln. Dann ist die gelenkige Verbindung des Halterahmens 1 wieder freigegeben. Der Halterahmen 1 kann geöffnet, die Steckverbindermodule 19 entnommen oder neue Steckverbindermodule 19 eingebracht werden.In order to be able to unlock the closed position again, an unlocking edge 6 which runs obliquely downwards has been molded into the top surface 3 of the second half 5. Here, for example, a flat-blade screwdriver can intervene and pry the locking element 7 out of the catch. Then the articulated connection of the holding frame 1 is released again. The holding frame 1 can be opened, the connector modules 19 removed or new connector modules 19 inserted.

In den Figuren 5 bis 7 ist das Sperrelement in verschiedenen Darstellungsvarianten gezeigt. Das Sperrelement 7 weist einen halbzylinderförmigen Haltebereich 14 auf, der die Erdungsbuchse 24 der ersten Hälfte 4 zumindest teilweise umfasst. In dem Haltebereich 14 ist eine trapezförmige Nut 15 eingeformt, die passgenau zur an der Erdungsbuchse 24 angeformten Schiene 13 gestaltet ist. Das System auf Nut 15 und Schiene 13 erlauben eine Schiebebewegung des Sperrelements 7 in Richtung des Doppelpfeils 16.In the Figures 5 to 7 the locking element is shown in different display variants. The locking element 7 has a semi-cylindrical holding area 14 which at least partially encompasses the grounding bushing 24 of the first half 4. A trapezoidal groove 15 is formed in the holding area 14 and is designed to fit the rail 13 formed on the grounding bushing 24. The system on groove 15 and rail 13 allow a sliding movement of locking element 7 in the direction of double arrow 16.

Das Sperrelement 7 weist einen, innen liegenden, ersten Finger 8 auf, der endseitig mit einem Rasthaken 10 versehen ist. Der Rasthaken 10 greift an die Deckfläche 3 der zweiten Hälfte 5 an, wenn sich der Halterahmen 1 in einer geschlossenen Position befindet. Der außen liegende, zweite Finger 9 des Sperrelements 7 ist etwas kürzer ausgestaltet als der erste Finger 8 und stützt sich auf der Deckfläche 3 der zweiten Hälfte 5 - in geschlossener Position des Halterahmens 1 - ab. Die Finger 8 und 9 sind im Wesentlichen senkrecht zur Deckfläche 3 der zweiten Hälfte 5 ausgerichtet. Die Deckfläche 3 wird dadurch zwischen den Fingern 8 und 9 eingeklemmt und dadurch blockiert. Der Halterahmen 1 ist in der geschlossenen Position fixiert.The locking element 7 has an inside, first finger 8, which is provided at the end with a locking hook 10. The locking hook 10 engages the top surface 3 of the second half 5 when the holding frame 1 is in a closed position. The outer, second finger 9 of the locking element 7 is designed to be somewhat shorter than the first finger 8 and is supported on the top surface 3 of the second half 5 - in the closed position of the holding frame 1. The fingers 8 and 9 are aligned essentially perpendicular to the top surface 3 of the second half 5. The cover surface 3 is thereby clamped between the fingers 8 and 9 and thereby blocked. The holding frame 1 is fixed in the closed position.

Im Endbereich des zweiten Fingers 9 ist eine Ausnehmung 17 eingebracht. In diese Ausnehmung 17 kann ein Werkzeug eingreifen und, im Zusammenspiel mit der in der zweiten Hälfte 5 eingeformten Entriegelungskante 6, das Sperrelement 7 aus der Verrastposition heraushebeln, wodurch die gelenkige Verbindung des Halterahmens 1 wieder freigegeben ist und der Halterahmen 1 wieder in eine offene Position überführt werden kann.A recess 17 is made in the end region of the second finger 9. A tool can engage in this recess 17 and, in interaction with the unlocking edge 6 formed in the second half 5, pry out the locking element 7 from the latching position, whereby the articulated connection of the holding frame 1 is released again and the holding frame 1 can be moved back into an open position.

Steckverbindermodule 19 sind seit langem bekannt und beispielsweise in der DE 197 07 120 C1 beschrieben. Die Steckverbindermodule 19 sind mit vorstehenden, etwa rechteckförmigen Halterungsmitteln 20 und federelastischen Rasthaken 21 versehen. In den Seitenteilen 2, 2' der Hälften 4, 5 sind als allseitig geschlossene Öffnungen ausgebildete Aussparungen 23 vorgesehen, in die die Halterungsmittel 20 beim Einfügen der Steckverbindermodule 19 in den Halterahmen 1 eintauchen.Connector modules 19 have long been known and for example in the DE 197 07 120 C1 described. The connector modules 19 are provided with projecting, approximately rectangular holding means 20 and spring-elastic latching hooks 21. In the side parts 2, 2 'of the halves 4, 5, recesses 23 are provided as openings which are closed on all sides and into which the holding means 20 are inserted when the plug-in connector modules 19 are inserted into the holding frame 1.

Zum Einfügen der Steckverbindermodule 19 wird der Halterahmen 1 wie in Figur 2 zu sehen geöffnet, so dass die Steckverbindermodule 19 eingesetzt werden können. Zur Vorfixierung der Steckverbindermodule 19 greifen die Rasthaken 21 beim Einfügen zunächst unter die Unterkanten der Seitenteile 22 der Hälften 4, 5.To insert the connector modules 19, the holding frame 1 is as in Figure 2 see opened so that the connector modules 19 can be used. To pre-fix the connector modules 19, the latching hooks 21 first grip under the lower edges of the side parts 22 of the halves 4, 5 when they are inserted.

Anschließend werden die Rahmenhälften 4, 5 wie in Figur 1 zu sehen in eine geschlossene Position gebracht, wobei die Halterungsmittel 20 in die Aussparungen 23 gelangen und ein sicherer, formschlüssiger Halt der Steckverbindermodule 19 in dem Halterahmen 1 bewirkt wird.Then the frame halves 4, 5 as in Figure 1 can be seen brought into a closed position, wherein the holding means 20 enter the recesses 23 and a secure, form-fitting hold of the connector modules 19 in the holding frame 1 is effected.

Das Sperrelement 7 besteht vorteilhafterweise aus elektrisch leitendem Material. Selbiges gilt in der Regel für die beiden Hälften 4, 5 des Halterahmens 1. Über das Sperrelement 7 können die Hälften 4, 5 zuverlässig elektrisch leitend miteinander verbunden beziehungsweise kontaktiert werden, so dass der Halterahmen 1 auch zu erdungszwecken verwendet werden kann.The locking element 7 is advantageously made of electrically conductive material. The same generally applies to the two halves 4, 5 of the holding frame 1. Via the locking element 7, the halves 4, 5 can be reliably connected or contacted in an electrically conductive manner, so that the holding frame 1 can also be used for grounding purposes.

Halterahmen mit einem beweglich gehaltenen FixierelementHolding frame with a movably held fixing element

BezugszeichenlisteReference list 11 HalterahmenHolding frame 1414 HaltebereichStopping area 22nd SeitenflächeSide surface 1515 NutGroove 33rd DeckflächeTop surface 1616 DoppelpfeilDouble arrow 44th Erste HälfteFirst half 1717th AusnehmungRecess 55 Zweite HälfteSecond half 66 EntriegelungskanteRelease edge 1919th SteckverbindermodulConnector module 77 SperrelementLocking element 2020 HalterungsmittelBracket means 88th Erster FingerFirst finger 2121 RasthakenLocking hook 99 Zweiter FingerSecond finger 1010th RasthakenLocking hook 2323 AussparungRecess 1111 GelenkkopfRod end 2424th ErdungsbuchseGrounding socket 1212th GelenkaufnahmeJoint admission 1313 Schienerail

Claims (5)

  1. A holding frame (1) into which plug connector modules (19) can be inserted,
    - wherein the holding frame (1) comprises two halves (4, 5) which can be connected to one another, a first half (4) and a second half (5), wherein the halves (4, 5) each have a lateral surface (2, 2') and a cover surface (3, 3'),
    - wherein the holding frame (1) has at least one first blocking element (7) whereby the halves (4, 5) can be secured in a closed position,
    - wherein the at least one blocking element (7) is movably held on the first half (4) or on the second half (5)
    - wherein the holding frame (1) has a grounding socket (24) which is integrally formed on the first half (4),
    characterized in that
    - the blocking element (7) is displaceably held on the grounding socket (24),
    - the blocking element (7) has two protruding fingers, a first finger (8) and a second finger (9), and
    - at least one latching hook (10) is integrally formed on the end of the first finger (8).
  2. The holding frame (1) as claimed in claim 1,
    characterized in that
    - the latching hook (10) of the first finger (8) can latch on or behind an edge of the cover surface (3) of the second half (5),
    - in that the second finger (9) can be supported on the cover surface (3) of the second half (5), and
    - in that the holding frame (1) can thus be secured in a closed position.
  3. The holding frame (1) as claimed in the preceding claim,
    characterized in that
    the second half (5) has a beveled unlocking edge (6) into which a tool can engage for releasing the securing state of the closed position of the holding frame (1).
  4. A method for equipping a holding frame (1) according to claim 1 with plug connector modules according to the following method steps:
    - Transferring the holding frame (1) into an open position;
    - Inserting at least one plug connector module (19) into the open holding frame (1);
    - Transferring the holding frame (1) into a closed position;
    - Locking the holding frame (1) in the closed position with the aid of a grounding socket (24)which is fastened to the holding frame (1) in a captive manner.
  5. A method for removing at least one plug connector module (19) from a holding frame (1) according to claim 1 to the following method steps:
    - Engaging a tool in an unlocking edge (6) of the holding frame (1);
    - Releasing a locking of the holding frame (1) by the in the unlocking edge (6) inserted tool through a Lever out one at the grounding socket (24) of the first Half (4) of the locking element (7) attached from a latching with the second half (5);
    - Transferring the holding frame (1) into an open position;
    - Removing at least one plug connector module (19) from the open holding frame (1).
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