EP3345253B1 - Holding frame with restoring force for plug connector modules - Google Patents

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EP3345253B1
EP3345253B1 EP16774845.8A EP16774845A EP3345253B1 EP 3345253 B1 EP3345253 B1 EP 3345253B1 EP 16774845 A EP16774845 A EP 16774845A EP 3345253 B1 EP3345253 B1 EP 3345253B1
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Heiko Herbrechtsmeier
Heiko Meier
Alexander SCHÖNFELD
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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
    • H01R13/502—Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
    • H01R13/506—Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
    • 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
    • H01R13/502—Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
    • H01R13/508—Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by a separate clip or spring
    • 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
    • H01R13/514—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
    • 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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  • the invention relates to a holding frame for connector modules according to the preamble of independent claim 1.
  • Such holding frames are used to hold connector modules, the holding frame being equipped 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 recesses 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 has no clearly defined open position for fitting the holding frame with connector modules. This sometimes results in a somewhat bulky installation, 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. There is no fixed closed state for the closed state of the holding frame of the prior art, so that the holding frame can open accidentally, as a result of which the modules can fall out of their anchoring.
  • a purely articulated connection does not always result in a defined electrical contact between the halves of the holding frame. As a result, reliable use of the holding frame for earthing purposes cannot be guaranteed.
  • the DE 20 2013 103 611 U1 shows a holding frame for connector modules, which is formed from two halves.
  • the halves each have two flat contact areas. If the contact areas are in contact, the holding frame is closed and the connector modules located in it are fixed captively. At the contact areas, the halves can be reversibly fixed together using a screw connection.
  • the CN 204 205 152 U shows a holding frame for connector modules.
  • the holding frame consists of two halves, which are connected to each other at the respective ends via spiral springs. The halves are drawn longitudinally towards each other by the spiral springs.
  • the object of the invention is to propose a holding frame that is easy to handle and versatile.
  • the holding frame proposed here is intended for fitting with so-called connector modules and for installation in a connector housing or a device wall.
  • the holding frame has two interconnectable halves, a first half and a second half, and at least one first spring element.
  • the halves each have side parts.
  • the long sides of the halves form a parting plane.
  • the halves can make an angle ⁇ to one another along this plane of separation. If the angle is less than 180 °, the holding frame is moved into an open position. To do this, work must be carried out against the spring force of the spring element.
  • the first spring element exerts a restoring force on the halves, as a result of which the side parts of the holding frame strive in a substantially parallel alignment with one another. In this case, the angle mentioned above is approximately 180 °.
  • the side parts of the halves are aligned essentially parallel to one another by the restoring force.
  • the restoring force acts on the halves in the direction of the closed position.
  • the holding frame can be opened so that connector modules can be inserted into it.
  • the side parts are brought into an angular position (a less than 180 °) to each other.
  • the side parts are back in one parallel position to each other. This rotary movement, supported by the spring element, does not cause hooking or canting in the connector modules used.
  • the halves are aligned in the closed position by the restoring force.
  • the halves can be aligned and fixed to one another in at least two positions.
  • the holding frame can be fixed with the fixing element either in an open position or in a closed position. In the open position, the holding frame can be equipped with connector modules. In the closed position, the connector modules can no longer slip or fall out.
  • the spring element has an omega-shaped or an essentially omega-shaped basic shape, with laterally projecting holding arms being molded onto the basic shape.
  • the spring element is fixed to the halves via the holding arms.
  • An upwardly directed fixing element can also be molded onto the basic shape.
  • the fixing element and the laterally projecting holding arms lie in one plane and are oriented approximately perpendicular to one another.
  • Such a spring element can be produced inexpensively from a sheet metal material using stamping and bending technology.
  • Two detent springs are advantageously formed on the fixing element of the spring element.
  • Two outward-facing recesses are made in each end of each half of the holding frame.
  • a catch spring can be engaged in the two recesses of the first half and the other catch spring in the two recesses of the second half, as a result of which the holding frame can be fixed in an open position or in a closed position.
  • This type of fixation is technically particularly easy to implement and particularly user-friendly.
  • the halves each have a cutout on the end face.
  • the recesses are essentially mirror-symmetrical and directed towards one another.
  • the cutouts together form a receptacle in which the spring element is fixed.
  • the curved basic shape of the spring element takes over an articulated connection of the two halves, as is complexly realized in the prior art by a joint head with a corresponding joint receptacle.
  • the articulated connection proposed here is much easier to establish.
  • the holding frame preferably has a second spring element and the first spring element and the second spring element are of identical construction.
  • the locking plates are located on the respective end faces of the joined halves. The function of the holding frame is significantly more stable thanks to two locking plates.
  • the alignability of the holding frame is achieved by the articulated connection of the two halves of the holding frame.
  • the fixability is achieved by the spring element.
  • the interaction between articulated connection and fixability in two positions makes the holding frame particularly user-friendly.
  • the spring element proposed here takes on a double function by ensuring the articulated connection and the fixation.
  • the two halves are reliably brought into electrical contact with one another via the spring element. This happens on the one hand via the spring element itself, provided that it is made of an electrically conductive material. In addition, the pre-tensioning of the spring element presses the joint head of one half into the joint holder of the other half, which creates a reliable electrical contact.
  • open or closed state and open or closed position are used synonymously.
  • the Figure 1 shows two halves 4, 5, a first half 4 and a second half 5, of an articulated frame, the long sides of the halves 4, 5 form a separation level.
  • the halves can make an angle ⁇ to one another along this plane of separation.
  • the viewer's gaze is directed towards the respective end faces, a first end face 6, 6 'and a second end face 13, 13', of the holding frame 1.
  • open position it is meant that the halves 4, 5 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.
  • the connector modules 19 can be inserted particularly easily into the holding frame 1.
  • the halves 4, 5 form an angle of approximately 180 ° or exactly 180 ° to one another. The halves 4, 5 are thus parallel to each other in the closed position.
  • the halves 4, 5 each have a recess on the end face, a first recess 2, 2 'and a second recess 3, 3', the recesses 2, 2 ', 3, 3' each forming a receptacle 10, 10 ' , in which the spring element 7, 7 'is fixed.
  • the holding frame 1 shown here has a receptacle 10, 10 'on both sides for a spring element 7, 7'.
  • Inwardly directed teeth 17 are formed in the cutouts 2, 2 ', 3, 3', with which the holding arms 9, 9 'of the spring element 7, 7' can be clamped. As a result, the spring element 7, 7 'is held in the receptacle 10, 10'.
  • FIG. 5 and 6 perspective views of the spring element 7 are shown, which is fixed in the receptacle 10 of the holding frame 1.
  • the spring element 7 has an essentially omega-shaped basic shape 8. At the basic shape 8 are laterally protruding Holding arms 9, 9 'formed. At the end, the holding arms 9, 9 'are bent downwards.
  • An upwardly directed fixing element 11 is formed on the basic shape 8. On the fixing element 11 of the spring element 7, two external detent springs 12 are formed approximately in the middle.
  • Each end face 6, 6 ', 13, 13' of the halves 4, 5 each has two outwardly directed recesses 14, 14 ', 15, 15', an inner recess 14, 14 'and an outer recess 15, 15' ,
  • the spring element 7 is shaped such that the detent springs 12 can engage in the recesses 14, 14 ', 15, 15' of the halves 4, 5. If the catch springs 12 are in the inner recesses 14, 14 ', the holding frame 1 is fixed in a closed position. If the detent springs 12 are in the outer recesses 15, 15 ', the holding frame 1 is fixed in an open position and can be equipped with connector modules 19.
  • an actuating piece 16 is formed on the fixing element 11.
  • the detent spring 12 can be pulled away from the end faces 6, 6 ', 13, 13' of the halves 4, 5, as a result of which the detent springs 12 are pulled out of the engagement of the recesses 14, 14 ', 15, 15'. Then the halves 4, 5 can be brought into another position relative to one another.
  • the omega-shaped basic shape 8 is designed to be resilient and takes over the articulated connection of the halves 4, 5. The restoring force of this basic shape 8 ensures that the halves 4, 5 are in principle pressed into the closed position of the holding frame 1.
  • 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 holder means 20 are inserted when the connector modules 19 are inserted into the holder frame 1.
  • the holding frame 1 is brought into an open position as described above, 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 frame halves 4, 5 are brought into a closed position as described above, the holding means 20 entering the recesses 23 and causing the connector modules 19 to be securely and positively held in the holding frame 1.
  • the holding frame 1 has an earthing bush 24, into which a pin (not shown) of an opposite holding frame (not shown) can engage.
  • FIG 7 an alternative variant of the spring element 7 'is shown.
  • the spring element 7 'shown here dispenses with a fixing element with which the holding frame 1 can be fixed in two positions.
  • the holding frame 1 is held in a closed position only by the restoring force generated by the spring element 7 '. This is enough however, from the fact that the connector modules 19 do not fall out of the holding frame 1 after insertion.
  • work In order to open the holding frame 1, work must be carried out against the restoring force of the spring element 7 '.
  • the viewer's gaze is directed towards the respective end faces 6, 6 ', 13, 13' of the holding frame 1.
  • the holding frame 1 can be bent into an open position against a spring force, which is provided by the spring element 7 'and is symbolized by the double arrow 25.
  • open position it is meant that the halves 4, 5 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.
  • the connector modules 19 can be inserted particularly easily into the holding frame 1.
  • the halves 4, 5 are automatically brought back into a closed position. In the closed position, the halves 4, 5 form an angle of approximately 180 ° or exactly 180 ° to one another. The halves 4, 5 are thus parallel to each other in the closed position. The side parts 22 of the halves 4, 5 are also aligned parallel to one another in the closed position.
  • the halves 4, 5 each have a recess 2, 2 ', 3, 3' on the end face, the recesses 2, 2 ', 3, 3' each forming a receptacle 10, 10 'into which the spring element 7, 7 'is fixed.
  • the holding frame 1 shown here has a receptacle 10, 10 'on both sides for a spring element 7, 7'.
  • the holding frame 1 is first opened by moving the halves 4, 5 of the holding frame 1 along the separation plane into one open position can be bent by hand.
  • the halves 4, 5 assume an angular position of less than 180 ° to one another.
  • the connector modules 19 are then inserted into the holding frame 1.
  • the halves 4, 5 can be fixed in the open position.
  • the side parts 22 of the halves 4, 5 move into a substantially parallel position to one another due to the restoring force of the spring element 7, 7 ′, whereby the connector modules 19 in Holding frame 1 can be fixed.
  • the holding frame 1 is then screwed into a connector housing or into a mounting flange (both not shown).
  • the invention relates to a holding frame (1) in which plug connector modules (19) can be inserted, the holding frame (1) comprising two halves (4, 5), a first half ( 4) and a second half (5), the halves (4, 5) for opening the holding frame (1) can be brought into an angular position (a less than 180 °).
  • the holding frame (1) has at least one first spring element (7, 7 '), the first spring element (7, 7') exerting a restoring force on the halves (4, 5), as a result of which the side parts (22) of the holding frame (1 ) again in an essentially parallel alignment to one another.

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Die Erfindung geht aus von einem Halterahmen für Steckverbindermodule nach dem Oberbegriff des unabhängigen Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a holding frame for connector modules according to the preamble of independent claim 1.

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 equipped 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 Ausnehmungen 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 recesses 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. As a result, the connector modules are fixed 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 has no clearly defined open position for fitting the holding frame with connector modules. This sometimes results in a somewhat bulky installation, especially for inexperienced people.

Bei erfolgreicher Bestückung des Halterahmens mit Steckverbindermodulen muss dieser in einen geschlossen 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, 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. There is no fixed closed state for the closed state of the holding frame of the prior art, 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 nicht immer ein definierter elektrischer Kontakt zwischen den Hälften des Halterahmens. Dadurch kann ein zuverlässiger Einsatz des Halterahmens zu Erdungszwecken nicht gewährleistet werden.A purely articulated connection does not always result in a defined electrical contact between the halves of the holding frame. As a result, reliable use of the holding frame for earthing purposes cannot be guaranteed.

Die DE 20 2013 103 611 U1 zeigt einen Haltrahmen für Steckverbindermodule, der aus zwei Hälften gebildet ist. Die Hälften weisen jeweils zwei flächige Kontaktbereiche auf. Befinden sich die Kontaktbereiche im Berührkontakt ist der Halterahmen verschlossen und die in ihm befindlichen Steckverbindermodule sind verliersicher fixiert. An den Kontaktbereichen können die Hälften über eine Schraubverbindung reversibel miteinander fixiert werden.The DE 20 2013 103 611 U1 shows a holding frame for connector modules, which is formed from two halves. The halves each have two flat contact areas. If the contact areas are in contact, the holding frame is closed and the connector modules located in it are fixed captively. At the contact areas, the halves can be reversibly fixed together using a screw connection.

Die CN 204 205 152 U zeigt einen Halterahmen für Steckverbindermodule. Der Halterahmen besteht aus zwei Hälften, die an den jeweiligen Enden über Spiralfedern miteinander verbunden sind. Durch die Spiralfedern werden die Hälften longitudinal zueinander hingezogen. Beim Bestücken des Halterahmens mit Steckverbindermodulen muss darauf geachtet werden, dass die Enden der Halterahmen gleichweit voneinander entfernt werden, damit ein leichtes Einsetzen der Steckverbindermodule möglich ist. Beim Zurückführen der Hälften muss weiterhin darauf geachtet werden, dass die Enden gleichermaßen parallel zurückgeführt werden, da die Module ansonsten in den Seitenteilen der Hälften verhaken.The CN 204 205 152 U shows a holding frame for connector modules. The holding frame consists of two halves, which are connected to each other at the respective ends via spiral springs. The halves are drawn longitudinally towards each other by the spiral springs. When equipping the holding frame with connector modules, care must be taken to ensure that the ends of the holding frame are equally spaced from one another so that the connector modules can be inserted easily. When returning the halves, care must also be taken to ensure that the ends are equally returned in parallel, otherwise the modules will get caught in the side parts of the halves.

Insgesamt ist der Bestückungsprozess der CN 204 205 152 U sehr umständlich und führt häufig zu Verklemmungen bzw. Verhakungen der Steckverbindermodule.Overall, the assembly process is the CN 204 205 152 U very cumbersome and often leads to jamming or snagging of the connector modules.

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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 hier vorgeschlagene Halterahmen ist zur Bestückung mit so genannten Steckverbindermodulen und zum Einbau in ein Steckverbindergehäuse beziehungsweise eine Gerätewand vorgesehen. Der Halterahmen weist zwei miteinander verbindbare Hälften, eine erste Hälfte und eine zweite Hälfte, und zumindest ein erstes Federelement auf. Die Hälften weisen jeweils Seitenteile auf.The holding frame proposed here is intended for fitting with so-called connector modules and for installation in a connector housing or a device wall. The holding frame has two interconnectable halves, a first half and a second half, and at least one first spring element. The halves each have side parts.

Die Längsseiten der Hälften bilden eine Trennungsebene aus. Entlang dieser Trennungsebene können die Hälften einen Winkel α zueinander einnehmen. Ist der Winkel kleiner 180° wird der Halterahmen in eine offene Position überführt. Hierzu muss entgegen einer Federkraft des Federelements gearbeitet werden. Das erste Federelement übt eine Rückstellkraft auf die Hälften aus, wodurch die Seitenteile des Halterahmens in eine im Wesentlichen parallele Ausrichtung zueinander streben. In diesem Fall ist der oben erwähnte Winkel in etwa 180°.The long sides of the halves form a parting plane. The halves can make an angle α to one another along this plane of separation. If the angle is less than 180 °, the holding frame is moved into an open position. To do this, work must be carried out against the spring force of the spring element. The first spring element exerts a restoring force on the halves, as a result of which the side parts of the holding frame strive in a substantially parallel alignment with one another. In this case, the angle mentioned above is approximately 180 °.

Wie bereits oben erwähnt, werden die Seitenteile der Hälften durch die Rückstellkraft im Wesentlichen parallel zueinander ausgerichtet. Die Rückstellkraft wirkt in Richtung der geschlossenen Position auf die Hälften.As already mentioned above, the side parts of the halves are aligned essentially parallel to one another by the restoring force. The restoring force acts on the halves in the direction of the closed position.

Der Halterahmen kann geöffnet werden, damit Steckverbindermodule darin eingesetzt werden können. Zum Öffnen des Halterahmens werden die Seitenteile in eine Winkelstellung (a kleiner 180°) zueinander gebracht. Beim Schließen des Halterahmens werden die Seitenteile wieder in eine parallele Position zueinander zurückgeführt. Diese rotative Bewegung, unterstützt durch das Federelement, verursacht keine Verhakungen bzw. Verkantungen bei den eingesetzten Steckverbindermodulen. Die Hälften werden durch die Rückstellkraft in die geschlossene Position ausgerichtet.The holding frame can be opened so that connector modules can be inserted into it. To open the holding frame, the side parts are brought into an angular position (a less than 180 °) to each other. When closing the holding frame, the side parts are back in one parallel position to each other. This rotary movement, supported by the spring element, does not cause hooking or canting in the connector modules used. The halves are aligned in the closed position by the restoring force.

Wenn das Federelement zusätzlich ein Fixierelement aufweist, sind die Hälften in zumindest zwei Positionen zueinander ausrichtbar und fixierbar. Der Halterahmen kann mit dem Fixierelement wahlweise in einer offenen Position oder in einer geschlossenen Position fixiert werden. In der offenen Position kann der Halterahmen mit Steckverbindermodulen bestückt werden. In der geschlossenen Position können die Steckverbindermodule nicht mehr verrutschen oder hinausfallen.If the spring element additionally has a fixing element, the halves can be aligned and fixed to one another in at least two positions. The holding frame can be fixed with the fixing element either in an open position or in a closed position. In the open position, the holding frame can be equipped with connector modules. In the closed position, the connector modules can no longer slip or fall out.

Das Federelement weist eine Omega-förmige beziehungsweise eine im Wesentlichen Omega-förmige Grundform auf, wobei an der Grundform seitlich abstehende Haltearme angeformt sind. Über die Haltearme ist das Federelement an den Hälften fixiert. An der Grundform kann außerdem ein nach oben gerichtetes Fixierelement angeformt sein. Das Fixierelement und die seitlich abstehenden Haltearme liegen in einer Ebene und sind in etwa senkrecht zueinander ausgerichtet. Ein solches Federelement ist kostengünstig aus einem Blechmaterial in Stanz-Biegetechnik herstellbar.The spring element has an omega-shaped or an essentially omega-shaped basic shape, with laterally projecting holding arms being molded onto the basic shape. The spring element is fixed to the halves via the holding arms. An upwardly directed fixing element can also be molded onto the basic shape. The fixing element and the laterally projecting holding arms lie in one plane and are oriented approximately perpendicular to one another. Such a spring element can be produced inexpensively from a sheet metal material using stamping and bending technology.

Vorteilhafterweise sind an dem Fixierelement des Federelements zwei Rastfedern angeformt. In eine Stirnseite jeder Hälfte des Halterahmens sind jeweils zwei nach außen gerichtete Ausnehmungen eingebracht. Eine Rastfeder ist in die zwei Ausnehmungen der ersten Hälfte und die andere Rastfeder in die zwei Ausnehmungen der zweiten Hälfte eingreifbar, wodurch der Halterahmen in einer offenen Position oder in einer geschlossenen Position fixierbar ist. Diese Art der Fixierung ist technisch besonders einfach realisierbar und besonders bedienerfreundlich.Two detent springs are advantageously formed on the fixing element of the spring element. Two outward-facing recesses are made in each end of each half of the holding frame. A catch spring can be engaged in the two recesses of the first half and the other catch spring in the two recesses of the second half, as a result of which the holding frame can be fixed in an open position or in a closed position. This type of fixation is technically particularly easy to implement and particularly user-friendly.

In einer besonders vorteilhaften Ausführungsform der Erfindung weisen die Hälften stirnseitig jeweils eine Aussparung auf. Die Aussparungen sind im Wesentlichen spiegelsymmetrisch ausgeführt und zueinander hin gerichtet. Die Aussparungen bilden zusammen eine Aufnahme, in welche das Federelement fixiert ist. In diesem Fall übernimmt die gebogene Grundform des Federelements eine gelenkige Verbindung der beiden Hälften, wie sie im Stand der Technik aufwendig durch einen Gelenkkopf mit entsprechender Gelenkaufnahme realisiert ist. Die hier vorgeschlagene gelenkige Verbindung ist deutlich einfacher herzustellen.In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the halves each have a cutout on the end face. The recesses are essentially mirror-symmetrical and directed towards one another. The cutouts together form a receptacle in which the spring element is fixed. In this case, the curved basic shape of the spring element takes over an articulated connection of the two halves, as is complexly realized in the prior art by a joint head with a corresponding joint receptacle. The articulated connection proposed here is much easier to establish.

Vorzugsweise weist der Halterahmen ein zweites Federelement auf und das erste Federelement und das zweite Federelement sind baugleich ausgeführt. Die Sperrbleche befinden sich an den jeweiligen Stirnseiten der zusammengefügten Hälften. Durch zwei Sperrbleche wird der Halterahmen in seiner Funktion deutlich stabiler.The holding frame preferably has a second spring element and the first spring element and the second spring element are of identical construction. The locking plates are located on the respective end faces of the joined halves. The function of the holding frame is significantly more stable thanks to two locking plates.

Die Ausrichtbarkeit des Halterahmens wird durch die gelenkige Verbindung der beiden Hälften des Halterahmens erreicht. Die Fixierbarkeit wird durch das Federelement erreicht. Durch das Zusammenspiel von gelenkiger Verbindung und Fixierbarkeit in zwei Positionen wird der Halterahmen besonders bedienerfreundlich. Das hier vorgeschlagene Federelement übernimmt eine Doppelfunktion, indem es die gelenkige Verbindung und die Fixierung gewährleistet.The alignability of the holding frame is achieved by the articulated connection of the two halves of the holding frame. The fixability is achieved by the spring element. The interaction between articulated connection and fixability in two positions makes the holding frame particularly user-friendly. The spring element proposed here takes on a double function by ensuring the articulated connection and the fixation.

Über das Federelement werden die beiden Hälften zuverlässig in elektrischen Kontakt zueinander gebracht. Dies geschieht zum einen über das Federelement selbst, sofern es aus einem elektrisch leitenden Material gefertigt ist. Außerdem wird durch die Vorspannung des Federelements der Gelenkkopf einer Hälfte in die Gelenkaufnahme der anderen Hälfte gedrückt, wodurch ein zuverlässiger elektrischer Kontakt entsteht.The two halves are reliably brought into electrical contact with one another via the spring element. This happens on the one hand via the spring element itself, provided that it is made of an electrically conductive material. In addition, the pre-tensioning of the spring element presses the joint head of one half into the joint holder of the other half, which creates a reliable electrical contact.

Bei der vorliegenden Erfindung werden die Begriffe offener oder geschlossener Zustand und offene oder geschlossene Position synonym verwendet.In the present invention, the terms open or closed state and open or closed position are used synonymously.

Ausführungsbeispielembodiment

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

Fig. 1
eine Seitenansicht zweier zusammengefügter Hälften eines Halterahmens ohne Federelement,
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eine weitere Seitenansicht zweier zusammengefügter Hälften eines Halterahmens ohne Federelement,
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eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Halterahmens in geöffneter Position,
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eine perspektivische Darstellung des Halterahmens in geschlossener Position,
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eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Federelements,
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eine weitere perspektivische Darstellung des Federelements,
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eine perspektivische Darstellung einer alternativen Ausführungsform eines Federelements und
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eine perspektivische Darstellung des Halterahmens in geöffneter Position mit dem alternativen Federelement.
An embodiment of the invention is shown in the drawings and is explained in more detail below. Show it:
Fig. 1
a side view of two joined halves of a holding frame without spring element,
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another side view of two assembled halves of a holding frame without spring element,
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1 shows a perspective illustration of a holding frame in the open position,
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a perspective view of the holding frame in the closed position,
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a perspective view of a spring element,
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another perspective view of the spring element,
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a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a spring element and
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a perspective view of the holding frame in the open position with the alternative spring 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. In some cases, identical reference numerals are used for identical but possibly not identical elements. Different views of the same elements could be scaled differently.

Die Figur 1 zeigt zwei Hälften 4, 5, eine erste Hälfte 4 und eine zweite Hälfte 5, eines Gelenkrahmens, wobei die Längsseiten der Hälften 4, 5 eine Trennungsebene bilden. Entlang dieser Trennungsebene können die Hälften einen Winkel α zueinander einnehmen.The Figure 1 shows two halves 4, 5, a first half 4 and a second half 5, of an articulated frame, the long sides of the halves 4, 5 form a separation level. The halves can make an angle α to one another along this plane of separation.

In den Figuren 1 und 2 ist der Blick des Betrachters auf die jeweiligen Stirnseiten, einer ersten Stirnseite 6, 6' und einer zweiten Stirnseite 13, 13', des Halterahmens 1 gerichtet.In the Figures 1 and 2 the viewer's gaze is directed towards the respective end faces, a first end face 6, 6 'and a second end face 13, 13', of the holding frame 1.

Mit offener Position ist gemeint, dass die Hälften 4, 5 entlang der Trennungslinie in einen Winkel α ungleich 180° zueinander stehen. 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 4, 5 können die Steckverbindermodule 19 besonders leicht in den Halterahmen 1 eingelegt werden. In der geschlossenen Position nehmen die Hälften 4, 5 einen Winkel von etwa 180° beziehungsweise genau 180° zueinander ein. Die Hälften 4, 5 stehen also in der geschlossenen Position parallel zueinander.By open position it is meant that the halves 4, 5 are at an angle α 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 4, 5, the connector modules 19 can be inserted particularly easily into the holding frame 1. In the closed position, the halves 4, 5 form an angle of approximately 180 ° or exactly 180 ° to one another. The halves 4, 5 are thus parallel to each other in the closed position.

Die Hälften 4, 5 weisen stirnseitig jeweils eine Aussparung, eine erste Aussparung 2, 2' und eine zweite Aussparung 3, 3', auf, wobei die Aussparungen 2, 2', 3, 3' jeweils zusammen eine Aufnahme 10, 10' bilden, in welche das Federelement 7, 7' fixiert ist. Der hier gezeigte Halterahmen 1 weist beidseitig eine Aufnahme 10, 10' für ein Federelement 7, 7' auf.The halves 4, 5 each have a recess on the end face, a first recess 2, 2 'and a second recess 3, 3', the recesses 2, 2 ', 3, 3' each forming a receptacle 10, 10 ' , in which the spring element 7, 7 'is fixed. The holding frame 1 shown here has a receptacle 10, 10 'on both sides for a spring element 7, 7'.

In den Aussparungen 2, 2', 3, 3' sind nach innen gerichtete Zähne 17 angeformt, mit denen die Haltearme 9, 9' des Federelements 7, 7' festklemmbar sind. Dadurch wird das Federelement 7, 7' in der Aufnahme 10, 10' gehalten.Inwardly directed teeth 17 are formed in the cutouts 2, 2 ', 3, 3', with which the holding arms 9, 9 'of the spring element 7, 7' can be clamped. As a result, the spring element 7, 7 'is held in the receptacle 10, 10'.

In den Figuren 5 und 6 sind perspektivische Darstellungen des Federelements 7 gezeigt, welches in der Aufnahme 10 des Halterahmens 1 fixiert ist. Das Federelement 7 weist eine im Wesentlichen Omega-förmige Grundform 8 auf. An der Grundform 8 sind seitlich abstehende Haltearme 9, 9' angeformt. Endseitig sind die Haltearme 9, 9' nach unten abgeknickt. An der Grundform 8 ist ein nach oben gerichtetes Fixierelement 11 angeformt. An dem Fixierelement 11 des Federelements 7 sind etwa mittig zwei außenliegende Rastfedern 12 angeformt.In the Figures 5 and 6 perspective views of the spring element 7 are shown, which is fixed in the receptacle 10 of the holding frame 1. The spring element 7 has an essentially omega-shaped basic shape 8. At the basic shape 8 are laterally protruding Holding arms 9, 9 'formed. At the end, the holding arms 9, 9 'are bent downwards. An upwardly directed fixing element 11 is formed on the basic shape 8. On the fixing element 11 of the spring element 7, two external detent springs 12 are formed approximately in the middle.

Jeder Stirnseite 6, 6', 13, 13' der Hälften 4, 5 weist jeweils zwei nach außen gerichtete Ausnehmungen 14, 14', 15, 15', eine innere Ausnehmung 14, 14' und eine äußere Ausnehmung 15, 15', auf. Das Federelement 7 ist so geformt, dass die Rastfedern 12 in die Ausnehmungen 14, 14', 15, 15' der Hälften 4, 5 eingreifen können. Befinden sich die Rastfedern 12 in den inneren Ausnehmungen 14, 14' ist der Halterahmen 1 in einer geschlossenen Position fixiert. Befinden sich die Rastfedern 12 in den äußeren Ausnehmungen 15, 15' ist der Halterahmen 1 in einer offenen Position fixiert und kann mit Steckverbindermodulen 19 bestückt werden.Each end face 6, 6 ', 13, 13' of the halves 4, 5 each has two outwardly directed recesses 14, 14 ', 15, 15', an inner recess 14, 14 'and an outer recess 15, 15' , The spring element 7 is shaped such that the detent springs 12 can engage in the recesses 14, 14 ', 15, 15' of the halves 4, 5. If the catch springs 12 are in the inner recesses 14, 14 ', the holding frame 1 is fixed in a closed position. If the detent springs 12 are in the outer recesses 15, 15 ', the holding frame 1 is fixed in an open position and can be equipped with connector modules 19.

Um die jeweilige Position wieder zu lösen ist am Fixierelement 11 ein Betätigungsstück 16 angeformt. Hierüber lässt sich die Rastfeder 12 von den Stirnseiten 6, 6', 13, 13' der Hälften 4, 5 wegziehen, wodurch die Rastfedern 12 aus den Eingriff der Ausnehmungen 14, 14', 15, 15' gezogen werden. Dann können die Hälften 4, 5 in eine andere Position zueinander gebracht werden.In order to release the respective position, an actuating piece 16 is formed on the fixing element 11. In this way, the detent spring 12 can be pulled away from the end faces 6, 6 ', 13, 13' of the halves 4, 5, as a result of which the detent springs 12 are pulled out of the engagement of the recesses 14, 14 ', 15, 15'. Then the halves 4, 5 can be brought into another position relative to one another.

Die Omega-förmige Grundform 8 ist federelastisch ausgebildet und übernimmt die gelenkige Verbindung der Hälften 4, 5. Die Rückstellkraft dieser Grundform 8 sorgt dafür, dass die Hälften 4, 5 prinzipiell in die geschlossene Position des Halterahmens 1 gedrückt werden.The omega-shaped basic shape 8 is designed to be resilient and takes over the articulated connection of the halves 4, 5. The restoring force of this basic shape 8 ensures that the halves 4, 5 are in principle pressed into the closed position of the holding frame 1.

In Figur 3 ist der Halterahmen 1 in einer geöffneten Position gezeigt. In die Ausnehmung 10 ist ein Federelement 7 fixiert.In Figure 3 the holding frame 1 is shown in an open position. A spring element 7 is fixed in the recess 10.

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 22 der Hälften 4, 5 sind als allseitig geschlossene Öffnungen ausgebildete Ausnehmungen 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 22 of the halves 4, 5, recesses 23 are provided as openings which are closed on all sides and into which the holder means 20 are inserted when the connector modules 19 are inserted into the holder frame 1.

Zum Einfügen der Steckverbindermodule 19 wird der Halterahmen 1 wie oben beschrieben in eine geöffnete Position gebracht, 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 brought into an open position as described above, 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 oben beschrieben in eine geschlossene Position gebracht, wobei die Halterungsmittel 20 in die Ausnehmungen 23 gelangen und ein sicherer, formschlüssiger Halt der Steckverbindermodule 19 in dem Halterahmen 1 bewirkt wird.Subsequently, the frame halves 4, 5 are brought into a closed position as described above, the holding means 20 entering the recesses 23 and causing the connector modules 19 to be securely and positively held in the holding frame 1.

Aus übersichtlichkeitsgründen ist in den Figuren 3 und 4 nur ein Steckverbindermodul 19 gezeigt, obwohl drei so genannte Plätze vorhanden sind.For reasons of clarity, the Figures 3 and 4 only one connector module 19 is shown, although three so-called places are available.

Der Halterahmen 1 weist eine Erdungsbuchse 24 auf, in welche ein Stift (nicht gezeigt) eines gegenüberliegenden Halterahmens (nicht gezeigt) eingreifen kann.The holding frame 1 has an earthing bush 24, into which a pin (not shown) of an opposite holding frame (not shown) can engage.

In Figur 7 ist eine alternative Variante des Federelements 7' gezeigt. Das hier dargestellte Federelement 7' verzichtet auf ein Fixierelement mit welchem der Halterahmen 1 in zwei Positionen fixierbar ist. In diesem Fall wird der Halterahmen 1 nur über die vom Federelement 7' erzeugte Rückstellkraft in einer geschlossenen Position gehalten. Dies reicht allerdings aus, dass die Steckverbindermodule 19 nach dem Einfügen nicht aus den Halterahmen 1 hinausfallen. Um den Halterahmen 1 zu öffnen, muss gegen die Rückstellkraft des Federelements 7' gearbeitet werden.In Figure 7 an alternative variant of the spring element 7 'is shown. The spring element 7 'shown here dispenses with a fixing element with which the holding frame 1 can be fixed in two positions. In this case, the holding frame 1 is held in a closed position only by the restoring force generated by the spring element 7 '. This is enough however, from the fact that the connector modules 19 do not fall out of the holding frame 1 after insertion. In order to open the holding frame 1, work must be carried out against the restoring force of the spring element 7 '.

In der Figur 8 ist der Blick des Betrachters auf die jeweiligen Stirnseiten 6, 6', 13, 13' des Halterahmens 1 gerichtet. Der Halterahmen 1 kann entgegen einer Federkraft, die vom Federelement 7' bereitgestellt wird und durch den Doppelpfeil 25 symbolisiert ist, in eine offene Position gebogen werden. Mit offener Position ist gemeint, dass die Hälften 4, 5 entlang der Trennungslinie in einen Winkel α ungleich 180° zueinander stehen. 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 4, 5 können die Steckverbindermodule 19 besonders leicht in den Halterahmen 1 eingelegt werden.In the Figure 8 the viewer's gaze is directed towards the respective end faces 6, 6 ', 13, 13' of the holding frame 1. The holding frame 1 can be bent into an open position against a spring force, which is provided by the spring element 7 'and is symbolized by the double arrow 25. By open position it is meant that the halves 4, 5 are at an angle α 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 4, 5, the connector modules 19 can be inserted particularly easily into the holding frame 1.

Wird nicht weiter entgegen der Rückstellkraft gearbeitet, werden die Hälften 4, 5 automatisch wieder in eine geschlossene Position überführt. In der geschlossenen Position nehmen die Hälften 4, 5 einen Winkel von etwa 180° beziehungsweise genau 180° zueinander ein. Die Hälften 4, 5 stehen also in der geschlossenen Position parallel zueinander. Auch die Seitenteile 22 der Hälften 4, 5 sind in der geschlossenen Position parallel zueinander ausgerichtet.If no further work is carried out against the restoring force, the halves 4, 5 are automatically brought back into a closed position. In the closed position, the halves 4, 5 form an angle of approximately 180 ° or exactly 180 ° to one another. The halves 4, 5 are thus parallel to each other in the closed position. The side parts 22 of the halves 4, 5 are also aligned parallel to one another in the closed position.

Die Hälften 4, 5 weisen stirnseitig jeweils eine Aussparung 2, 2', 3, 3' auf, wobei die Aussparungen 2, 2', 3, 3' jeweils zusammen eine Aufnahme 10, 10' bilden, in welche das Federelement 7, 7' fixiert ist. Der hier gezeigte Halterahmen 1 weist beidseitig eine Aufnahme 10, 10' für ein Federelement 7, 7' auf.The halves 4, 5 each have a recess 2, 2 ', 3, 3' on the end face, the recesses 2, 2 ', 3, 3' each forming a receptacle 10, 10 'into which the spring element 7, 7 'is fixed. The holding frame 1 shown here has a receptacle 10, 10 'on both sides for a spring element 7, 7'.

Zum Bestücken wird der Halterahmen 1 zunächst geöffnet, indem die Hälften 4, 5 des Halterahmen 1 entlang der Trennungsebene in eine geöffnete Position händisch gebogen werden. Dazu nehmen die Hälften 4, 5 eine Winkelstellung kleiner 180° zueinander ein. Anschließend werden die Steckverbindermodule 19 in den Halterahmen 1 eingelegt. Durch das Einlegen eines Steckverbindermoduls 19 können die Hälften 4, 5 in der offenen Position fixiert werden. Sobald die Sperrwirkung des Steckverbindermoduls oder die händische Kraft von den Hälften 4, 5 gelöst wird, bewegen sich die Seitenteile 22 der Hälften 4, 5 durch die Rückstellkraft des Federelements 7, 7'in eine im Wesentlichen parallele Position zueinander, wodurch die Steckverbindermodule 19 im Halterahmen 1 fixiert werden. Anschließend wird der Halterahmen 1 in ein Steckverbindergehäuse oder in einen Anbauflansch (beide nicht gezeigt) eingeschraubt.For loading, the holding frame 1 is first opened by moving the halves 4, 5 of the holding frame 1 along the separation plane into one open position can be bent by hand. For this purpose, the halves 4, 5 assume an angular position of less than 180 ° to one another. The connector modules 19 are then inserted into the holding frame 1. By inserting a connector module 19, the halves 4, 5 can be fixed in the open position. As soon as the locking action of the connector module or the manual force is released from the halves 4, 5, the side parts 22 of the halves 4, 5 move into a substantially parallel position to one another due to the restoring force of the spring element 7, 7 ′, whereby the connector modules 19 in Holding frame 1 can be fixed. The holding frame 1 is then screwed into a connector housing or into a mounting flange (both not shown).

Um die oben geschilderte Bestückung des Halterahmens 1 mit Steckverbindermodulen 19 reibungsfrei durchführen zu können, kann es vorteilhaft sein, die oberen Kanten der Seitenteile 22 leicht abzuschrägen, damit die Steckverbindermodule 19 von oben in den Halterahmen eingedrückt werden können.In order to be able to carry out the above-described fitting of the holding frame 1 with connector modules 19 without any problems, it can be advantageous to slightly chamfer the upper edges of the side parts 22 so that the connector modules 19 can be pressed into the holding frame from above.

Im Folgenden wird der Kern der Erfindung noch einmal zusammengefasst: Die Erfindung betrifft einen Halterahmen (1), in welchen Steckverbindermodule (19) einsetzbar sind, wobei der Halterahmen (1) aus zwei miteinander verbindbaren Hälften (4, 5), einer ersten Hälfte (4) und einer zweiten Hälfte (5), besteht, wobei die Hälften (4, 5) zum Öffnen des Halterahmens (1) in eine Winkelstellung (a kleiner 180°) bringbar sind. Der Halterahmen (1) weist zumindest ein erstes Federelement (7, 7') auf, wobei das erste Federelement (7, 7') eine Rückstellkraft auf die Hälften (4, 5) ausübt, wodurch die Seitenteile (22) des Halterahmens (1) wieder in eine im Wesentlichen parallele Ausrichtung zueinander geführt werden.The essence of the invention is summarized again below: The invention relates to a holding frame (1) in which plug connector modules (19) can be inserted, the holding frame (1) comprising two halves (4, 5), a first half ( 4) and a second half (5), the halves (4, 5) for opening the holding frame (1) can be brought into an angular position (a less than 180 °). The holding frame (1) has at least one first spring element (7, 7 '), the first spring element (7, 7') exerting a restoring force on the halves (4, 5), as a result of which the side parts (22) of the holding frame (1 ) again in an essentially parallel alignment to one another.

Halterahmen mit Rückstellkraft für SteckverbindermoduleRetaining frame with restoring force for connector modules

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS 11 Halterahmenholding frame 1414 Innere AusnehmungInner recess 22 Erste AussparungFirst recess 1515 Äußere AusnehmungOuter recess 33 Zweite AussparungSecond recess 1616 Betätigungsstückoperating pieces 44 Erste HälfteFirst half 1717 Zahntooth 55 Zweite HälfteSecond half 66 Erste StirnseiteFirst face 1919 Steckverbindermodulconnector module 77 Federelementspring element 2020 Halterungsmittelsupport means 88th Omega-förmige GrundformOmega-shaped basic shape 2121 Federelastischer RasthakenSpring-elastic locking hook 99 Haltearmeholding arms 2222 Seitenteilside panel 1010 Aufnahmeadmission 2323 Ausnehmungrecess 1111 Fixierelementfixing 2424 Erdungsbuchseground socket 1212 Rastfederdetent spring 2525 Doppelpfeildouble arrow 1313 Zweite StirnseiteSecond face

Claims (9)

  1. Holding frame (1), into which plug-in connector modules (19) can be inserted, wherein the holding frame (1) is composed of two halves (4, 5) that can be connected to each other, a first half (4) and a second half (5), wherein the longitudinal sides of the halves (4, 5) realize a parting plane, wherein the halves assume an angle (α) in relation to each other along this parting plane, wherein the holding frame (1) assumes an open position if the angle (α) is less than 180°, and the holding frame (1) assumes a closed position if the angle (α) is approximately or equal to 180°, wherein the holding frame (1) has at least one first spring element (7, 7'), wherein the first spring element (7, 7') exerts a restoring force, in the direction of the closed position, upon the halves (4, 5),
    characterized in that,
    the first spring element (7) has a substantially Omega-shaped basic form (8),
    there are laterally projecting holding arms (9, 9') formed on the basic form (8).
  2. Holding frame (1) according to Claim 1,
    characterized in that
    the halves (4, 5) can be oriented into at least two positions in relation to each other and can be fixed in at least two positions in relation to each other.
  3. Holding frame (1) according to Claim 1,
    characterized in that
    formed on the basic form (8) of the spring element (7) there is a fixing element (11), which is oriented substantially perpendicularly in relation to the holding arms (9, 9').
  4. Holding frame (1) according to the preceding claim,
    characterized in that
    - there are two latching springs (12) formed on the fixing element (11) of the spring element (7),
    - at least one end face (6, 13) of each half (4, 5) has respectively two recesses, an inner recess (14) and an outer recess (15), and
    - one latching spring (12) can be made to engage in the two recesses (14, 15) of the first half (4), and the other latching spring (12) can be made to engage in the two recesses (14, 15) of the second half (5), as a result of which the holding frame (1) can be fixed in an open position or in a closed position.
  5. Holding frame (1) according to the preceding claim,
    characterized in that
    - each end face (6, 6', 13, 13') of each half (4, 5) has respectively two recesses, an inner recess (14, 14') and an outer recess (15, 15'), and
    - one latching spring (12) can be made to engage in the two recesses (14, 14', 15, 15') of the first half (4), and the other latching spring (12) can be made to engage in the two recesses (14, 14', 15, 15') of the second half (5), as a result of which the holding frame (1) can be fixed in an open position or in a closed position.
  6. Holding frame (1) according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the halves (4, 5) each have an opening (2, 3) at an end face, wherein the openings (2, 3) together form a receiver (10, 10'), into which the spring element (7, 7') is fixed.
  7. Holding frame (1) according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the holding frame (1) has a second spring element (7, 7'), and the first spring element (7, 7') and the second spring element (7, 7') are of differing or identical structural design.
  8. Holding frame (1) according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the holding frame (1) has a parting plane, which is parallel to the longitudinal sides of the halves (4, 5).
  9. Holding frame (1) according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the halves (4, 5) are composed of a metallic material, and when in a closed state are in electrically conductive contact with each other.
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