EP3345256B1 - Holding frame for plug connector modules having a locking bow that can be fastened - Google Patents

Holding frame for plug connector modules having a locking bow that can be fastened Download PDF

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EP3345256B1
EP3345256B1 EP16766471.3A EP16766471A EP3345256B1 EP 3345256 B1 EP3345256 B1 EP 3345256B1 EP 16766471 A EP16766471 A EP 16766471A EP 3345256 B1 EP3345256 B1 EP 3345256B1
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Heiko Herbrechtsmeier
Heiko Meier
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/516Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing, hoods
    • H01R13/518Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing, hoods for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
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    • H01R13/502Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
    • H01R13/512Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by screw or screws
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/514Bases; 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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  • the invention relates to a holding frame for connector modules according to the preamble of independent claim 1.
  • Such support frames are used to hold connector modules, the support frame equipped with various connector modules and then inserted into a connector housing and bolted to it.
  • the support frame must be mechanically stable in order to withstand the insertion and pulling forces occurring when assembling or disconnecting the connector can.
  • the support frame consists of two halves, which are connected to each other via a hinge. In recesses of the side surfaces of the respective half engage latching hooks of the connector modules.
  • the joint or the end-side joints are arranged in the attachment ends of the holding frame.
  • the frame of the DE 197 07 120 C1 has no clearly defined open position for equipping the holding frame with connector modules. This sometimes results in a somewhat bulky assembly, especially inexperienced people.
  • the CN 204 205 152 U shows a holding frame, which consists of two halves, which are hinged together.
  • the halves can - be brought into an open angular position - for loading the holding frame with connector modules.
  • the restoring force of the spring pulls the halves 1, 2 back to a closed position after assembly.
  • the CN 201 656 162 U shows a holding frame, which consists of two halves, which are linearly connected together by a spring.
  • the halves can be drawn linearly into an open position for equipping the holding frame with connector modules. Here you have to work against the force of a spring.
  • the restoring force of the spring pulls the halves back to a closed position after assembly.
  • the US 2010/015728 A1 shows an electrical connector for a printed circuit board (PCB) with a hinged housing cover.
  • PCB printed circuit board
  • the FR 2 860 348 A1 shows a housing for a memory module with a hinged housing cover.
  • the DE 20 2012 103 360 U1 shows a holding frame, which consists of two halves, which are locked by a linear displacement of a frame half relative to the other frame half with each other in two different locking positions.
  • the plug connector modules can fall through during loading due to a linearly open holding frame.
  • the object of the invention is to propose a holding frame which is easy to handle and versatile.
  • the support frame according to the invention is intended to accommodate connector modules. Subsequently, the support frame is installed in a connector housing or screwed to a wall surface, such as a machine.
  • the support frame consists of two interconnecting halves. Each of these halves has a side surface and an end surface. The two halves define approximately in their contact area a separation plane which runs parallel to the longitudinal sides of the halves.
  • the holding frame consists of said two hingedly connectable halves. Due to the articulated connection, the halves are in at least two different angular positions aligned with each other. By angular position, it is meant that the planes of the individual halves include an angle that varies with each other depending on the position of the halves.
  • the second half of the holding frame has a mandrel on the front side.
  • a blocking element which is fixed on one side to the first half of the holding frame, has at least one recess, wherein the mandrel can engage in the at least one recess.
  • the holding frame has at least one first blocking element, as a result of which the halves can be aligned and fixed to one another in at least two positions.
  • a first position represents the open position and allows easy insertion of the connector modules into the support frame.
  • open position is meant that the halves along the dividing line at an angle ⁇ are not equal to 180 ° to each other.
  • the angle is between 130 ° to 170 °.
  • An angle between 155 ° and 165 ° has proven to be particularly advantageous.
  • the halves In this angular position of the halves, the connector modules can be inserted particularly easily in the holding frame.
  • the halves In the closed position, the halves occupy an angle of approximately 180 ° or exactly 180 ° to each other. The halves are thus in the closed position parallel to each other
  • a second position represents the closed position.
  • the connector modules in the holding frame are reversibly held.
  • the angle ⁇ is 180 ° here.
  • the support frame can now be easily installed in a connector housing without the connector modules could still slip or fall out.
  • the support frame can be selectively fixed in an open position or in a closed position.
  • the holding frame may comprise two first locking elements, which are arranged on the respective end sides of the holding frame.
  • the halves are electrically conductively connected to each other via the first blocking element, provided that the first blocking element and the halves consist of an electrically conductive material.
  • the electrically conductive connection is particularly stable when the support frame is in the upper described closed state.
  • the first blocking element is designed substantially U-shaped. The blocking element covers the end faces of the two halves of the holding frame.
  • the blocking element is a blocking plate, which is made of metallic material. By the metallic material, a conductive connection between the halves of the holding frame can be made.
  • the first blocking element is fixed on one side to one half of the holding frame and on the other side frictionally connected to the other half of the holding frame.
  • a pure frictional connection and a form-adhesion connection can be provided. This will be explained in more detail below.
  • a mandrel is provided on the front side.
  • the first blocking element has at least two associated recesses, wherein the mandrel can engage in the at least two recesses and thereby the halves are at least two positions aligned and fixable to each other.
  • at least two mandrels are provided on at least one half of the holding frame at the front end, and the first blocking element has only one cutout. The at least two mandrels can each engage in the recess and thereby align the halves in at least two positions to each other.
  • the blocking element is under tension, so that a non-positive connection exists. Since the blocking element has recesses which are modeled approximately in the shape of the mandrel or the mandrels, but there is also a form-fitting, so that can be spoken of a total force and simultaneously positive connection.
  • the mandrel or mandrels are cylindrical. Due to the cylindrical shape, the locking element can easily slide over the mandrel or mandrels.
  • the support frame has joints with which the halves are hinged together.
  • Such an articulated connection has proven itself, as can be seen from the prior art cited above.
  • the alignability is achieved by the articulated connection of the two halves of the holding frame.
  • the fixability is achieved by the blocking element.
  • the interaction of articulated connection and fixability in two positions makes the support frame particularly user-friendly.
  • the holding frame has a second blocking element, wherein the second Blocking element is fixed on one side to the first half of the holding frame and on the other side is positively connected to the second half of the holding frame.
  • the positive connection is by a movement of the Fixierblechs, away from an end face of the second half, solvable. If you push the locking element away from the end face of a half in the axial direction, the locking element is released from the positive connection. As a result, the two halves can be brought to each other at least in two different positions.
  • the holding frame may also have two second locking elements, which are located on the respective end faces of the holding frame.
  • the second blocking element has at least two holes and an assigned half has at least one mandrel, wherein the mandrel can engage in the at least two holes. If the mandrel is located in the hole of the locking element which is in the upper area of the U-bend, the retaining frame is in an open position and can be equipped with connector modules. When the mandrel is in a hole in the lower portion of the barrier U-bend, the support frame is in a closed position. In this closed position, the connector modules can not fall out of the support frame or slip.
  • the second locking member may include only one hole and the associated half has at least two mandrels, wherein the mandrels may engage in the hole.
  • both halves of the holding frame are made of a metallic material.
  • the halves In a closed state of the holding frame, the halves are in an electrically conductive contact each other.
  • the above-mentioned articulated connection is not sufficient for a defined electrical contact between the support frame.
  • the blocking element About the blocking element, the two halves are reliably brought into electrical contact with each other. This happens on the one hand via the blocking element itself, if it is made of an electrically conductive material.
  • open or closed state and open or closed position are used interchangeably.
  • FIG. 1 shows a holding frame 1 in an open position.
  • the holding frame consists essentially of two halves 4, 5, which are connected to each other via a hinge.
  • one half 5 has at the respective end faces a joint head 2 which engages in a joint receptacle 3 of the opposite half 4 provided for this purpose. This is called an articulated connection of the two halves 4, 5 of the holding frame.
  • a blocking element 7 is fixed on an end face 6 of a half 4 of the holding frame 1.
  • the fixation is realized for example via a screw 8.
  • a riveted connection would also be possible here.
  • the locking element 7 could be easily replaced later if the functionality wears off.
  • the blocking element 7 has a substantially U-shape.
  • a first leg 9 of the first locking element 7 is fixed to the end face 6 of the half 4.
  • the first leg 9 has corresponding openings 10, 10 ', 10 ".
  • the opposite second leg 11 of the blocking element 7 has two recesses 12, 12'.
  • a substantially cylindrical mandrel 14 is formed on an end face 13 of a half 5 of the holding frame 1. Engages the mandrel 14 in a first recess 12 'of the locking element 7, is the Holding frame 1 in an open position.
  • the opposite end faces 6 ', 13' of the halves 4, 5 are covered by a second blocking element 15.
  • the end faces 6 ', 13', just like the other end faces 6, 13, may also be covered with a blocking element 7.
  • a blocking element 7 is also referred to as a first blocking element 7.
  • a first leg 16 of the second locking element 15 is fastened essentially via openings 19, 19 ', 19 ", in combination with a screw 8', to the first end side 6 'of the half 4 of the retaining frame 1.
  • the second leg 17 of the second locking element has two openings 18, 18 'into which a mandrel 14' of the second end face 13 'of the opposite half 5 can engage
  • the mandrel 14 ' is located in the opening 18' at the end of the second leg 17 of the second locking element 15
  • the retaining frame 1 is ready for insertion with connector modules in an open position End is removed, the support frame 1 is in a closed position.
  • the holding frame 1 presented here works with a first blocking element 7, which produces a substantially frictional connection or fixation of the halves 4, 5, while a second blocking element 15 generates an essentially positive connection or fixation of the halves 4, 5 on the opposite side.
  • the second locking element 15 can be freed by pushing away the second leg 17 of the second end face 13 'from the engagement of the mandrel 14' and thus from the positive fixation.
  • the mandrel 14 ' can be brought into engagement with the respective other opening 18 or 18', whereby the above-mentioned open or closed position of the holding frame 1 is achieved.
  • the opposite locking element 7 is brought in the movement of the halves 4, 5 to each other in the engagement of the mandrel 14.
  • the recesses 12 or 12 engage analogously to the mandrel 14.
  • the first locking element 7 is under a slight tension, so the leg 11 exerts a force in the direction of the other leg 9 on the mandrel 14.
  • a non-positive or substantially non-positive fixation is generated.
  • the holding frame is delivered to the customer in the closed position.
  • the customer will axially push away the second blocking element 15 from the holding frame 1 and move the halves into an open position until the first blocking element 7 locks in the open position and the second blocking element 15 fixes the holding frame 1 simultaneously in the opened position.
  • This positive fixation by the second blocking element 15 is particularly secure.
  • the holding frame 1 remains reliable in the respective position.
  • a delivery of the holding frame 1 in an open position could also be useful.
  • the customer can then begin immediately with the assembly of connector modules 19.
  • the opened position of the holding frame 1 is in the Figures 1 and 2 shown.
  • the closed position of the holding frame 1 is in the FIGS. 3 and 4 shown.
  • open position is meant that the halves along the dividing line at an angle ⁇ are not equal to 180 ° to each other.
  • the angle is between 130 ° to 170 °.
  • An angle between 155 ° and 165 ° has proven to be particularly advantageous.
  • the connector modules can be inserted particularly easily in the holding frame.
  • the halves In the closed position, the halves occupy an angle of approximately 180 ° or exactly 180 ° to each other. The halves are thus in the closed position parallel to each other.
  • 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 support means 20 and resilient locking hooks 21.
  • the connector modules 19 of the support frame 1 is brought as described above in an open position, so that the connector modules 19 can be used.
  • the latching hooks 21, when inserted first engage under the lower edges of the side parts 22 of the halves 4, 5.
  • the frame halves 4, 5 are brought into a closed position as described above, wherein the holding means 20 reach into the recesses 23 and a secure, positive retention of the connector modules 19 in the holding frame 1 is effected.
  • the support frame 1 has a grounding socket 24 into which a pin (not shown) of an opposite support frame (not shown) can engage.
  • FIG. 7 shows the holding frame 1 in a closed position.
  • the side parts 22 of the halves are approximately parallel to each other aligned.

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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 support frames are used to hold connector modules, the support frame equipped with various connector modules and then inserted into a connector housing and bolted to it. In this case, the support frame must be mechanically stable in order to withstand the insertion and pulling forces occurring when assembling or disconnecting the connector can.

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 is a holding frame for connector modules known. The support frame consists of two halves, which are connected to each other via a hinge. In recesses of the side surfaces of the respective half engage latching hooks of the connector modules. The joint or the end-side joints are arranged in the attachment ends of the holding frame. When the retaining frame is screwed onto a fastening surface, the frame parts align in such a way that the side parts of the retaining 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 frame of the DE 197 07 120 C1 has no clearly defined open position for equipping the holding frame with connector modules. This sometimes results in a somewhat bulky assembly, especially 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.Upon successful assembly of the holding frame with connector modules, this must be brought into a closed state or in a closed position, so that the connector modules are fixed. For the closed state of the prior art support frame, there is no fixed closed state so that the support frame may inadvertently open, allowing the modules to fall out of their anchorage.

Durch eine reine gelenkige Verbindung ist ein definierter elektrischer Kontakt zwischen den Hälften des Halterahmens nicht immer gewährleistet. Eine Erdungsfunktion kann der oben geschilderte Halterahmen daher nicht zuverlässig übernehmen.By a pure articulated connection a defined electrical contact between the halves of the support frame is not always guaranteed. Therefore, a grounding function can not reliably take over the above-described support frame.

Die CN 204 205 152 U zeigt einen Halterahmen, der aus zwei Hälften besteht, die gelenkig miteinander verbunden sind. Die Hälften können - zum Bestücken des Halterahmens mit Steckverbindermodulen - in eine offene Winkelstellung gebracht werden. Hierbei muss gegen die Kraft einer Feder gearbeitet werden. Die Rückstellkraft der Feder zieht die Hälften 1, 2 nach der Bestückung wieder in eine geschlossene Position zurück.The CN 204 205 152 U shows a holding frame, which consists of two halves, which are hinged together. The halves can - be brought into an open angular position - for loading the holding frame with connector modules. Here you have to work against the force of a spring. The restoring force of the spring pulls the halves 1, 2 back to a closed position after assembly.

Die CN 201 656 162 U zeigt einen Halterahmen, der aus zwei Hälften besteht, die linear über eine Feder miteinander verbunden sind. Die Hälften können - zum Bestücken des Halterahmens mit Steckverbindermodulen - linear in eine offene Stellung gezogen werden. Hierbei muss gegen die Kraft einer Feder gearbeitet werden. Die Rückstellkraft der Feder zieht die Hälften nach der Bestückung wieder in eine geschlossene Position zurück.The CN 201 656 162 U shows a holding frame, which consists of two halves, which are linearly connected together by a spring. The halves can be drawn linearly into an open position for equipping the holding frame with connector modules. Here you have to work against the force of a spring. The restoring force of the spring pulls the halves back to a closed position after assembly.

Das Arbeiten gegen die Feder macht den Bestückungsprozess des Halterahmens schwierig, da einerseits die Hälften händisch fixiert werden müssen und gleichzeitig die Steckverbindermodule eingesetzt werden müssen.Working against the spring makes the mounting process of the holding frame difficult, because on the one hand the halves fixed by hand must be and at the same time the connector modules must be used.

Die US 2010/015728 A1 zeigt einen elektrischen Steckverbinder für eine Leiterplatte (PCB) mit einem schwenkbaren Gehäusedeckel.The US 2010/015728 A1 shows an electrical connector for a printed circuit board (PCB) with a hinged housing cover.

Die FR 2 860 348 A1 zeigt ein Gehäuse für einen Speicherbaustein mit einem schwenkbaren Gehäusedeckel.The FR 2 860 348 A1 shows a housing for a memory module with a hinged housing cover.

Die DE 20 2012 103 360 U1 zeigt einen Halterahmen, der aus zwei Hälften besteht, die durch eine Linearverschiebung der einen Rahmenhälfte relativ zur anderen Rahmenhälfte miteinander in zwei verschiedenen Raststellungen verrastbar sind. Durch einen linear geöffneten Halterahmen können die Steckverbindermodule beim Bestücken jedoch hindurchfallen.The DE 20 2012 103 360 U1 shows a holding frame, which consists of two halves, which are locked by a linear displacement of a frame half relative to the other frame half with each other in two different locking positions. However, the plug connector modules can fall through during loading due to a linearly open holding frame.

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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 which is easy to handle and versatile.

Die Aufgabe wird durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale des unabhängigen Anspruchs 1 gelöst.The object is solved 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 dafür vorgesehen Steckverbindermodule aufzunehmen. Anschließend wird der Halterahmen in ein Steckverbindergehäuse eingebaut beziehungsweise an eine Wandfläche, beispielsweise einer Maschine, angeschraubt.The support frame according to the invention is intended to accommodate connector modules. Subsequently, the support frame is installed in a connector housing or screwed to a wall surface, such as a machine.

Der Halterahmen besteht aus zwei miteinander verbindbaren Hälften. Jede dieser Hälften weist eine Seitenfläche und eine Stirnfläche aus. Die beiden Hälften definieren in etwa in ihrem Kontaktbereich eine Trennungsebene, die parallel zu den Längsseiten der Hälften verläuft.The support frame consists of two interconnecting halves. Each of these halves has a side surface and an end surface. The two halves define approximately in their contact area a separation plane which runs parallel to the longitudinal sides of the halves.

Der Halterahmen besteht aus den besagten zwei gelenkig miteinander verbindbaren Hälften. Durch die gelenkige Verbindung sind die Hälften in zumindest zwei verschiedenen Winkelstellungen zueinander ausrichtbar. Mit Winkelstellung ist gemeint, dass die Ebenen der einzelnen Hälften einen Winkel einschließen, der sich je nach Position der Hälften zueinander ändert.The holding frame consists of said two hingedly connectable halves. Due to the articulated connection, the halves are in at least two different angular positions aligned with each other. By angular position, it is meant that the planes of the individual halves include an angle that varies with each other depending on the position of the halves.

Die zweite Hälfte des Halterahmens weist stirnseitig einen Dorn auf. Ein Sperrelement, das einseitig an der ersten Hälfte des Halterahmens fixiert ist, weist zumindest eine Aussparung auf, wobei der Dorn in die zumindest eine Aussparung eingreifen kann. Dadurch sind die Hälften in einer offenen Position oder in einer geschlossenen Position fixierbar.The second half of the holding frame has a mandrel on the front side. A blocking element, which is fixed on one side to the first half of the holding frame, has at least one recess, wherein the mandrel can engage in the at least one recess. As a result, the halves are fixable in an open position or in a closed position.

Der Halterahmen weist zumindest ein erstes Sperrelement auf, wodurch die Hälften in zumindest zwei Positionen zueinander ausrichtbar und fixierbar sind. Eine erste Position stellt die offene Position dar und ermöglich ein leichtes einsetzen der Steckverbindermodule in den Halterahmen. Mit offener Position ist gemeint, dass die Hälften 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 können die Steckverbindermodule besonders leicht in den Halterahmen eingelegt werden. In der geschlossenen Position nehmen die Hälften einen Winkel von etwa 180° beziehungsweise genau 180° zueinander ein. Die Hälften stehen also in der geschlossenen Position parallel zueinanderThe holding frame has at least one first blocking element, as a result of which the halves can be aligned and fixed to one another in at least two positions. A first position represents the open position and allows easy insertion of the connector modules into the support frame. By open position is meant that the halves along the dividing line at an angle α are not equal to 180 ° to each other. Preferably, the angle is 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 in the holding frame. In the closed position, the halves occupy an angle of approximately 180 ° or exactly 180 ° to each other. The halves are thus in the closed position parallel to each other

Eine zweite Position stellt die geschlossene Position dar. In der geschlossenen Position werden die Steckverbindermodule im Halterahmen reversibel gehalten. Der Winkel α beträgt hier 180°. Der Halterahmen kann nun einfach in ein Steckverbindergehäuse eingebaut werden, ohne das die Steckverbindermodule noch verrutschen oder hinausfallen könnten.A second position represents the closed position. In the closed position, the connector modules in the holding frame are reversibly held. The angle α is 180 ° here. The support frame can now be easily installed in a connector housing without the connector modules could still slip or fall out.

Der Halterahmen kann wahlweise in einer offenen Position oder in einer geschlossenen Position fixiert werden.The support frame can be selectively fixed in an open position or in a closed position.

Vorzugsweise kann der Halterahmen zwei erste Sperrelemente aufweisen, die an den jeweiligen Stirnseiten des Halterahmens angeordnet sind.Preferably, the holding frame may comprise two first locking elements, which are arranged on the respective end sides of the holding frame.

Außerdem sind die Hälften über das erste Sperrelement elektrisch leitend miteinander verbunden, sofern das erste Sperrelement und die Hälften aus einem elektrisch leitenden Material bestehen. Die elektrisch leitende Verbindung ist besonders stabil, wenn sich der Halterahmen im oberen beschriebenen geschlossenen Zustand befindet. Vorteilhafterweise ist das erste Sperrelement im Wesentlichen U-förmig ausgestaltet. Das Sperrelement überdeckt die Stirnseiten der beiden Hälften des Halterahmens. Dadurch baut der erfindungsgemäße Halterahmen nicht größer auf als die bekannten Halterahmen. Vorteilhafterweise handelt es sich beim Sperrelement um ein Sperrblech, welches aus metallischem Material gefertigt ist. Durch das metallische Material kann eine leitende Verbindung zwischen den Hälften des Halterahmens hergestellt werden.In addition, the halves are electrically conductively connected to each other via the first blocking element, provided that the first blocking element and the halves consist of an electrically conductive material. The electrically conductive connection is particularly stable when the support frame is in the upper described closed state. Advantageously, the first blocking element is designed substantially U-shaped. The blocking element covers the end faces of the two halves of the holding frame. As a result, the holding frame according to the invention does not build larger than the known holding frame. Advantageously, the blocking element is a blocking plate, which is made of metallic material. By the metallic material, a conductive connection between the halves of the holding frame can be made.

Das erste Sperrelement ist einseitig an einer Hälfte des Halterahmens fixiert und ist anderseitig kraftschlüssig mit der anderen Hälfte des Halterahmens verbunden. Anstatt einer reinen kraftschlüssigen Verbindung kann auch eine Form-Kraftschluss-Verbindung vorgesehen sein. Dies wird im Folgenden näher erläutert.The first blocking element is fixed on one side to one half of the holding frame and on the other side frictionally connected to the other half of the holding frame. Instead of a pure frictional connection and a form-adhesion connection can be provided. This will be explained in more detail below.

An zumindest einer Hälfte des Halterahmens ist stirnseitig einen Dorn vorgesehen. Das erste Sperrelement weist zumindest zwei zugehörige Aussparungen auf, wobei der Dorn in die zumindest zwei Aussparungen eingreifen kann und dadurch die Hälften in zumindest zwei Positionen zueinander ausrichtbar und fixierbar sind. Alternativ dazu sind an zumindest einer Hälfte des Halterahmens stirnseitig zumindest zwei Dorne vorgesehen und das erste Sperrelement weist lediglich eine Aussparung auf. Die zumindest zwei Dorne können jeweils in die Aussparung eingreifen und dadurch die Hälften in zumindest zwei Positionen zueinander ausrichten.At least one half of the holding frame, a mandrel is provided on the front side. The first blocking element has at least two associated recesses, wherein the mandrel can engage in the at least two recesses and thereby the halves are at least two positions aligned and fixable to each other. Alternatively, at least two mandrels are provided on at least one half of the holding frame at the front end, and the first blocking element has only one cutout. The at least two mandrels can each engage in the recess and thereby align the halves in at least two positions to each other.

Vorzugsweise steht in beiden beschriebenen Fällen das Sperrelement unter Spannung, so dass eine kraftschlüssige Verbindung besteht. Da das Sperrelement Ausnehmungen aufweist, die in etwa der Form des Dorns beziehungsweise der Dorne nachempfunden sind, besteht hier jedoch auch ein Formschluss, so dass insgesamt von einer kraft- und gleichzeitig formschlüssigen Verbindung gesprochen werden kann.Preferably, in both cases described, the blocking element is under tension, so that a non-positive connection exists. Since the blocking element has recesses which are modeled approximately in the shape of the mandrel or the mandrels, but there is also a form-fitting, so that can be spoken of a total force and simultaneously positive connection.

Vorteilhafterweise ist der Dorn oder sind die Dorne zylinderförmig ausgebildet. Durch die zylindrische Form kann das Sperrelement leicht über den Dorn beziehungsweise die Dorne gleiten.Advantageously, the mandrel or mandrels are cylindrical. Due to the cylindrical shape, the locking element can easily slide over the mandrel or mandrels.

Vorzugsweise verfügt der Halterahmen über Gelenke, mit denen die Hälften gelenkig miteinander verbundenen sind. Eine solche gelenkige Verbindung hat sich bewährt, wie dem oben zitierten Stand der Technik zu entnehmen ist.
Die Ausrichtbarkeit wird durch die gelenkige Verbindung der beiden Hälften des Halterahmens erreicht. Die Fixierbarkeit wird durch das Sperrelement erreicht. Durch das Zusammenspiel von gelenkiger Verbindung und Fixierbarkeit in zwei Positionen wird der Halterahmen besonders bedienerfreundlich.
Preferably, the support frame has joints with which the halves are hinged together. Such an articulated connection has proven itself, as can be seen from the prior art cited above.
The alignability is achieved by the articulated connection of the two halves of the holding frame. The fixability is achieved by the blocking element. The interaction of articulated connection and fixability in two positions makes the support frame particularly user-friendly.

In einer besonders vorteilhaften Ausführungsform der Erfindung weist der Halterahmen ein zweites Sperrelement auf, wobei das zweite Sperrelement einseitig an der ersten Hälfte des Halterahmens fixiert ist und anderseitig mit der zweiten Hälfte des Halterahmens formschlüssig verbunden ist. Die formschlüssige Verbindung ist durch eine Bewegung des Fixierblechs, von einer Stirnfläche der zweiten Hälfte weg, lösbar. Wenn man das Sperrelement von der Stirnfläche einer Hälfte in axialer Richtung wegdrückt, wird das Sperrelement aus der formschlüssigen Verbindung gelöst. Dadurch können die beiden Hälften zumindest in zwei verschiedenen Positionen zueinander gebracht werden.In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the holding frame has a second blocking element, wherein the second Blocking element is fixed on one side to the first half of the holding frame and on the other side is positively connected to the second half of the holding frame. The positive connection is by a movement of the Fixierblechs, away from an end face of the second half, solvable. If you push the locking element away from the end face of a half in the axial direction, the locking element is released from the positive connection. As a result, the two halves can be brought to each other at least in two different positions.

Vorteilhafterweise kann der Halterahmen auch zwei zweite Sperrelemente aufweisen, die sich an den jeweiligen Stirnseiten des Halterahmens befinden.Advantageously, the holding frame may also have two second locking elements, which are located on the respective end faces of the holding frame.

Damit die Fixierung über das zweite Sperrelement funktionieren kann, weist das zweite Sperrelement zumindest zwei Löcher auf und eine zugeordnete Hälfte weist zumindest einen Dorn auf, wobei der Dorn in die zumindest zwei Löcher eingreifen kann. Befindet sich der Dorn im Loch des Sperrelements welches sich im oberen Bereich des U-Bogens befindet, befindet sich der Halterahmen in einer offenen Position und kann mit Steckverbindermodulen bestückt werden. Befindet sich der Dorn in einem Loch im unteren Bereich des U-Bogens des Sperrelements, befindet sich der Halterahmen in einer geschlossenen Position. In dieser geschlossenen Position können die Steckverbindermodule nicht mehr aus dem Halterahmen herausfallen oder verrutschen.So that the fixation can work via the second blocking element, the second blocking element has at least two holes and an assigned half has at least one mandrel, wherein the mandrel can engage in the at least two holes. If the mandrel is located in the hole of the locking element which is in the upper area of the U-bend, the retaining frame is in an open position and can be equipped with connector modules. When the mandrel is in a hole in the lower portion of the barrier U-bend, the support frame is in a closed position. In this closed position, the connector modules can not fall out of the support frame or slip.

Alternativ dazu kann das zweite Sperrelement nur ein Loch enthalten und die zugeordnete Hälfte weist zumindest zwei Dorne auf, wobei die Dorne in das Loch eingreifen können. Auch mit dieser Lösung könnte eine Fixierung des Halterahmens in eine offene und eine geschlossene Position erreicht werden.Alternatively, the second locking member may include only one hole and the associated half has at least two mandrels, wherein the mandrels may engage in the hole. With this solution, a fixation of the holding frame could be achieved in an open and a closed position.

Vorteilhafterweise sind beide Hälften des Halterahmens aus einem metallischen Material gefertigt. In einem geschlossenen Zustand des Halterahmens stehen die Hälften in einem elektrisch leitenden Kontakt zueinander. Die oben erwähnte gelenkige Verbindung reicht für einen definierten elektrischen Kontakt zwischen den Halterahmen nichts aus. Über das Sperrelement werden die beiden Hälften zuverlässig in elektrischen Kontakt zueinander gebracht. Dies geschieht zum einen über das Sperrelement selbst, sofern es aus einem elektrisch leitenden Material gefertigt ist. Außerdem wird durch die Vorspannung des Sperrelements der Gelenkkopf einer Hälfte in die Gelenkaufnahme der anderen Hälfte gedrückt, wodurch ein zuverlässiger elektrischer Kontakt entsteht.Advantageously, both halves of the holding frame are made of a metallic material. In a closed state of the holding frame, the halves are in an electrically conductive contact each other. The above-mentioned articulated connection is not sufficient for a defined electrical contact between the support frame. About the blocking element, the two halves are reliably brought into electrical contact with each other. This happens on the one hand via the blocking element itself, if it is made of an electrically conductive material. In addition, is pressed by the bias of the locking element of the condyle of one half in the joint seat of the other half, whereby a reliable electrical contact is formed.

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 interchangeably.

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 mit einem ersten Sperrelement in offener Position,
Fig. 2
weitere perspektivische Darstellung des Halterahmens mit einem zweiten Sperrelement in offener Position,
Fig. 3
weitere perspektivische Darstellung des Halterahmens mit einem ersten Sperrelement in geschlossener Position,
Fig. 4
weitere perspektivische Darstellung des Halterahmens mit einem zweiten Sperrelement in geschlossener Position,
Fig. 5
eine Draufsicht auf ein Sperrelement,
Fig. 6
eine Draufsicht auf ein weiteres Sperrelement,
Fig. 7
eine perspektivische Darstellung eines mit Steckverbindermodulen bestückten Halterahmens mit einem ersten Sperrelement und
Fig. 8
eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Steckverbindermoduls.
An embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the drawings and will be explained in more detail below. Show it:
Fig. 1
a perspective view of a holding frame with a first locking element in the open position,
Fig. 2
further perspective view of the holding frame with a second blocking element in the open position,
Fig. 3
further perspective view of the holding frame with a first blocking element in the closed position,
Fig. 4
further perspective view of the holding frame with a second blocking element in the closed position,
Fig. 5
a plan view of a blocking element,
Fig. 6
a top view of another blocking element,
Fig. 7
a perspective view of a stocked with connector modules holding frame with a first blocking element and
Fig. 8
a perspective view of a connector module.

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 part, identical reference numerals are used for the same but possibly not identical elements. Different views of the same elements could be scaled differently.

Die Figur 1 zeigt einen Halterahmen 1 in einer geöffneten Position. In der geöffneten Position sind die Seitenteile 22 der jeweiligen Hälften 4, 5 nicht mehr parallel zueinander ausgerichtet. Der Halterahmen 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 2 auf, der in eine dafür vorgesehene Gelenkaufnahme 3 der gegenüberstehenden Hälfte 4 eingreift. Man spricht hier von einer gelenkigen Verbindung der beiden Hälften 4, 5 des Halterahmens.The FIG. 1 shows a holding frame 1 in an open position. In the open position, the side parts 22 of the respective halves 4, 5 are no longer aligned parallel to each other. The holding frame consists essentially of two halves 4, 5, which are connected to each other via a hinge. For this purpose, one half 5 has at the respective end faces a joint head 2 which engages in a joint receptacle 3 of the opposite half 4 provided for this purpose. This is called an articulated connection of the two halves 4, 5 of the holding frame.

An einer Stirnseite 6 einer Hälfte 4 des Halterahmens 1 ist ein Sperrelement 7 fixiert. Die Fixierung wird beispielsweise über eine Schraube 8 realisiert. Eine Nietverbindung wäre hier auch möglich. Durch eine Schraubverbindung könnte das Sperrelement 7 jedoch später einfach ausgetauscht werden, wenn die Funktionalität nachlässt.On an end face 6 of a half 4 of the holding frame 1, a blocking element 7 is fixed. The fixation is realized for example via a screw 8. A riveted connection would also be possible here. However, by a screw connection, the locking element 7 could be easily replaced later if the functionality wears off.

Das Sperrelement 7 weist im Wesentlichen eine U-Form auf. Ein erster Schenkel 9 des ersten Sperrelements 7 ist an der Stirnseite 6 der Hälfte 4 befestigt. Dazu weist der erste Schenkel 9 entsprechende Öffnungen 10, 10', 10" auf. Der gegenüberliegende zweite Schenkel 11 des Sperrelements 7 weist zwei Aussparungen 12, 12' auf.The blocking element 7 has a substantially U-shape. A first leg 9 of the first locking element 7 is fixed to the end face 6 of the half 4. For this purpose, the first leg 9 has corresponding openings 10, 10 ', 10 ". The opposite second leg 11 of the blocking element 7 has two recesses 12, 12'.

An einer Stirnseite 13 einer Hälfte 5 des Halterahmens 1 ist ein im Wesentlichen zylinderförmiger Dorn 14 angeformt. Greift der Dorn 14 in eine erste Ausnehmung 12' des Sperrelements 7 ein, befindet sich der Halterahmen 1 in einer geöffneten Position.On an end face 13 of a half 5 of the holding frame 1, a substantially cylindrical mandrel 14 is formed. Engages the mandrel 14 in a first recess 12 'of the locking element 7, is the Holding frame 1 in an open position.

Die gegenüberliegenden Stirnseiten 6', 13' der Hälften 4, 5 werden von einem zweiten Sperrelement 15 abgedeckt. Alternativ könnten die Stirnseiten 6', 13', genau wie die anderen Stirnseiten 6, 13, auch mit einem Sperrelement 7 bedeckt sein. Eine solche Ausführungsform ist leicht vorstellbar und wird deshalb in den Figuren nicht weiter gezeigt. Ist ein zweites Sperrelement 15 vorhanden, spricht man beim Sperrelement 7 auch von einem ersten Sperrelement 7.The opposite end faces 6 ', 13' of the halves 4, 5 are covered by a second blocking element 15. Alternatively, the end faces 6 ', 13', just like the other end faces 6, 13, may also be covered with a blocking element 7. Such an embodiment is easily conceivable and will therefore not be shown further in the figures. If a second blocking element 15 is present, the blocking element 7 is also referred to as a first blocking element 7.

Ein erster Schenkel 16 des zweiten Sperrelements 15 ist im Wesentlichen über Öffnungen 19, 19', 19", in Kombination mit einer Schraube 8', an der erste Stirnseite 6' der Hälfte 4 des Halterahmens 1 befestigt. Der zweite Schenkel 17 des zweiten Sperrelements 15 ist formschlüssig an der zweiten Stirnseite 13' der gegenüberliegenden Hälfte 5 fixiert. Dazu weist der zweite Schenkel 17 des zweiten Sperrelements 15 zwei Öffnungen 18, 18' auf, in welche ein Dorn 14' der zweiten Stirnseite 13' der gegenüberliegenden Hälfte 5 eingreifen kann. Befindet sich der Dorn 14' in der Öffnung 18' am Ende des zweiten Schenkels 17 des zweiten Sperrelements 15, steht der Halterahmen 1 in einer geöffneten Position zur Bestückung mit Steckverbindermodulen bereit. Befindet sich der Dorn 14 in der Öffnung 18, die weiter vom Ende entfernt ist, befindet sich der Halterahmen 1 in einer geschlossenen Position.A first leg 16 of the second locking element 15 is fastened essentially via openings 19, 19 ', 19 ", in combination with a screw 8', to the first end side 6 'of the half 4 of the retaining frame 1. The second leg 17 of the second locking element The second leg 17 of the second locking element 15 has two openings 18, 18 'into which a mandrel 14' of the second end face 13 'of the opposite half 5 can engage When the mandrel 14 'is located in the opening 18' at the end of the second leg 17 of the second locking element 15, the retaining frame 1 is ready for insertion with connector modules in an open position End is removed, the support frame 1 is in a closed position.

Der hier vorgestellte Halterahmen 1 arbeitet mit einem ersten Sperrelement 7, welches eine im Wesentlichen kraftschlüssige Verbindung beziehungsweise Fixierung der Hälften 4, 5 herstellt, während ein zweites Sperrelement 15 auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite eine im Wesentlichen formschlüssige Verbindung beziehungsweise Fixierung der Hälften 4, 5 erzeugt. Das zweite Sperrelement 15 kann durch wegdrücken des zweiten Schenkels 17 von der zweiten Stirnseite 13' aus dem Eingriff des Dorns 14' und damit aus der formschlüssigen Fixierung befreit werden. Durch Bewegung der Hälften 4, 5 zueinander, kann der Dorn 14' in den Eingriff der jeweils anderen Öffnung 18 oder 18' gebracht werden, wodurch die oben angesprochene offene oder geschlossene Position des Halterahmens 1 erreicht wird. Das gegenüberliegende Sperrelement 7 wird bei der Bewegung der Hälften 4, 5 zueinander jeweils in den Eingriff des Dorns 14 gebracht. Hier greifen die Aussparungen 12 oder 12' analog an den Dorn 14 an. Dabei steht das erste Sperrelement 7 unter einer leichten Spannung, also der Schenkel 11 übt eine Kraft in Richtung des anderen Schenkels 9 auf den Dorn 14 aus. Hierdurch wird eine kraftschlüssige beziehungsweise im Wesentlichen kraftschlüssige Fixierung erzeugt.The holding frame 1 presented here works with a first blocking element 7, which produces a substantially frictional connection or fixation of the halves 4, 5, while a second blocking element 15 generates an essentially positive connection or fixation of the halves 4, 5 on the opposite side. The second locking element 15 can be freed by pushing away the second leg 17 of the second end face 13 'from the engagement of the mandrel 14' and thus from the positive fixation. By Movement of the halves 4, 5 to each other, the mandrel 14 'can be brought into engagement with the respective other opening 18 or 18', whereby the above-mentioned open or closed position of the holding frame 1 is achieved. The opposite locking element 7 is brought in the movement of the halves 4, 5 to each other in the engagement of the mandrel 14. Here, the recesses 12 or 12 'engage analogously to the mandrel 14. In this case, the first locking element 7 is under a slight tension, so the leg 11 exerts a force in the direction of the other leg 9 on the mandrel 14. As a result, a non-positive or substantially non-positive fixation is generated.

In der Regel wird der Halterahmen in der geschlossenen Position beim Kunden angeliefert. Der Kunde wird das zweite Sperrelement 15 axial vom Halterahmen 1 wegdrücken und die Hälften in eine geöffnete Position bewegen, bis das erste Sperrelement 7 in der geöffneten Position verrastet und das zweite Sperrelement 15 den Halterahmen 1 gleichzeitig in der geöffneten Position fixiert. Diese formschlüssige Fixierung durch das zweite Sperrelement 15 ist besonders sicher. Der Halterahmen 1 verbleibt zuverlässig in der jeweiligen Position.As a rule, the holding frame is delivered to the customer in the closed position. The customer will axially push away the second blocking element 15 from the holding frame 1 and move the halves into an open position until the first blocking element 7 locks in the open position and the second blocking element 15 fixes the holding frame 1 simultaneously in the opened position. This positive fixation by the second blocking element 15 is particularly secure. The holding frame 1 remains reliable in the respective position.

Eine Auslieferung des Halterahmens 1 in einer geöffneten Position könnte auch sinnvoll sein. Der Kunde kann dann sofort mit der Bestückung mit Steckverbindermodulen 19 beginnen.A delivery of the holding frame 1 in an open position could also be useful. The customer can then begin immediately with the assembly of connector modules 19.

Die geöffnete Position des Halterahmens 1 ist in den Figuren 1 und 2 dargestellt. Die geschlossene Position des Halterahmens 1 ist in den Figuren 3 und 4 gezeigt.The opened position of the holding frame 1 is in the Figures 1 and 2 shown. The closed position of the holding frame 1 is in the FIGS. 3 and 4 shown.

Mit offener Position ist gemeint, dass die Hälften 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 können die Steckverbindermodule besonders leicht in den Halterahmen eingelegt werden. In der geschlossenen Position nehmen die Hälften einen Winkel von etwa 180° beziehungsweise genau 180° zueinander ein. Die Hälften stehen also in der geschlossenen Position parallel zueinander.By open position is meant that the halves along the dividing line at an angle α are not equal to 180 ° to each other. Preferably, the angle is 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 in the holding frame. In the closed position, the halves occupy an angle of approximately 180 ° or exactly 180 ° to each other. The halves are thus in the closed position parallel to each other.

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 support means 20 and resilient locking hooks 21. In the side parts 22 of the halves 4, 5 formed as all-round closed openings recesses 23 are provided, into which the support means 20 dip when inserting the connector modules 19 in the support 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 of the support frame 1 is brought as described above in an open position, so that the connector modules 19 can be used. For prefixing of the connector modules 19, the latching hooks 21, when inserted, first engage under the lower edges of the side parts 22 of the halves 4, 5.

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, wherein the holding means 20 reach into the recesses 23 and a secure, positive retention of the connector modules 19 in the holding frame 1 is effected.

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

Die Figur 7 zeigt den Halterahmen 1 in einer geschlossenen Position. Hier sind die Seitenteile 22 der Hälften in etwa parallel zueinander ausgerichtet. Bezugszeichenliste 1 Halterahmen 14 Dorn 2 Gelenkkopf 15 Zweites Sperrelement 3 Gelenkaufnahme 16 Erster Schenkel des zweiten Sperrelements 4 Erste Hälfte 17 Zweiter Schenkel des zweiten Sperrelements 5 Zweite Hälfte 18 Öffnung 6 Erste Stirnseite 19 Steckverbindermodul 7 Erstes Sperrelement 20 Halterungsmittel 8 Schraube 21 Federelastischer Rasthaken 9 Erster Schenkel des ersten Sperrelements 22 Seitenteil 10 Öffnung 23 Ausnehmung 11 Zweiter Schenkel des ersten Sperrelements 24 Erdungsbuchse 12 Aussparung 13 Zweite Stirnseite The FIG. 7 shows the holding frame 1 in a closed position. Here, the side parts 22 of the halves are approximately parallel to each other aligned. <B> LIST OF REFERENCES </ b> 1 holding frame 14 mandrel 2 joint head 15 Second blocking element 3 joint Taping 16 First leg of the second locking element 4 First half 17 Second leg of the second locking element 5 Second half 18 opening 6 First front page 19 connector module 7 First blocking element 20 support means 8th screw 21 Spring-elastic latching hook 9 First leg of the first locking element 22 side panel 10 opening 23 recess 11 Second leg of the first locking element 24 ground socket 12 recess 13 Second front side

Claims (8)

  1. Holding frame (1) that can receive plug connector modules (19), wherein the holding frame (1) comprises two halves (4, 5), a first half (4) and a second half (5), which can be connected to one another in an articulated manner, wherein the halves (4, 5) can be oriented in different angular positions with respect to one another along a parting line, characterized in
    - that the holding frame (1) comprises at least one first locking element (7) and
    - that the second half (5) of the holding frame (1) comprises at the end face a peg (14) and the first locking element (7) comprises at least two recesses (12, 12'), wherein the peg (14) can engage into the at least two recesses (12, 12') or
    that the second half (5) of the holding frame (1) comprises at the end face at least two pegs (14) and the first locking element (7) comprises a recess (12), wherein the at least two pegs (14) can engage in each case into the recess (12) and
    - as a consequence the halves (4, 5) can be fixed in an open position or in a closed position,
    - that the halves (4, 5) enclose an angle (α) between 130° to 170° with one another in the open position, and in that the halves (4, 5) enclose an angle (α) of 180° with one another in the closed position, and
    - that the first locking element (7) is fixed at one end to the first half (4) of the holding frame (1) and at the other end is connected in a positive locking and/or non-positive locking manner to the second half (5) of the holding frame (1).
  2. Holding frame according to Claim 1,
    characterized in that
    the first locking element (7) is configured essentially in a U-shape.
  3. Holding frame according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the holding frame (1) comprises a separation plane that extends in parallel with the longitudinal sides of the halves (4, 5).
  4. Holding frame according to Claim 1,
    characterized in that
    the peg (14) is configured in a cylindrical shape.
  5. Holding frame according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in
    - that the holding frame (1) comprises a second locking element (15), wherein the second locking element (15) is fixed at one end to the first half (4) of the holding frame (1) and at the other end is connected in a positive locking manner to the second half (5) of the holding frame (1) and
    - that the positive locking connection can be released by means of moving the second fixing metal sheet (15) in the axial direction away from a second end face (13) of the second half (5).
  6. Holding frame according to the preceding claim,
    characterized in
    - that the second locking element (15) comprises at least two openings (18, 18') and at least one half (5) comprises at least one peg (14'), wherein the peg (14') can engage into the at least two openings (18, 18'),
    or
    - that the second locking element (15) comprises an opening (18) and at least one half (5) comprises at least two pegs (14'), wherein the pegs (14') can engage into the opening (18).
  7. Holding frame according to Claim 5 or 6,
    characterized in that
    the first (7) and/or second (15) locking element is manufactured from a metal material.
  8. Holding frame according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the halves (4, 5) consist of a metal material and in a closed state they are in contact with one another in an electrically conductive manner.
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