EP3345257B1 - Support frame for connector module - Google Patents

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EP3345257B1
EP3345257B1 EP16733872.2A EP16733872A EP3345257B1 EP 3345257 B1 EP3345257 B1 EP 3345257B1 EP 16733872 A EP16733872 A EP 16733872A EP 3345257 B1 EP3345257 B1 EP 3345257B1
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Heiko Herbrechtsmeier
Heiko Meier
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Harting Electric Stiftung and Co KG
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/516—Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing, hoods
    • H01R13/518—Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing, hoods for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames
    • 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

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  • the invention is based on 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 the plug-in connection is joined or separated.
  • the holding frame consists of two halves that are connected to one another via a joint. Latching 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 19 707 120 C1 does not have a clearly defined open position for equipping the holding frame with connector modules. This occasionally results in a somewhat bulky assembly, especially by inexperienced people.
  • the holding frame When the holding frame has been successfully equipped 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 accidentally open, whereby the modules can fall out of their anchoring.
  • the DE 20 2012 103 360 U1 shows a holding frame which is formed from two halves, which can be pulled apart in parallel via locking rails located at the ends within a plane for equipping with connector modules. To fix the connector modules, the halves are pushed together again in parallel.
  • the CN 202 084 755 U shows a holding frame, the two halves of which are articulated together.
  • the holding frame can be opened for fitting with connector modules, with the halves taking up an angled position to one another. If the halves are collapsed again, the holding frame is in a closed position and the connector modules are fixed in the holding frame.
  • the articulated connection of the halves can be blocked with a screw, with which the holding frame is fixed in its closed position.
  • the object of the invention is to propose a holding frame that is easy to handle and versatile.
  • the holding frame according to the invention is intended to accommodate connector modules.
  • the holding frame is then installed in a connector housing or screwed onto a wall surface, for example a machine.
  • the holding frame consists of two halves that can be joined together. Each of these halves has a side face and an end face. The two halves roughly define a plane of separation in their contact area, which runs parallel to the longitudinal sides of the halves.
  • the halves can be aligned with one another in at least two positions.
  • the alignment is realized by an articulated connection, which is described in more detail below.
  • the holding frame has at least one fixing means and the halves can be fixed in at least two positions relative to one another, an open position and a closed position, via the at least one fixing means.
  • the holding frame In the open position, the holding frame can be equipped with connector modules.
  • the connector modules In the closed position, the connector modules are fixed in the holding frame and can no longer slip or fall out, for example when the holding frame is installed in a connector housing.
  • the fixing means is at least one locking element and / or at least one press nose which engages in at least one depression (10).
  • the open position means that the halves are at an angle ⁇ other than 180 ° to one another along the dividing line.
  • the angle is preferably between 130 ° and 170 °.
  • An angle between 155 ° and 165 ° has proven to be particularly advantageous.
  • the connector modules can be inserted particularly easily into the holding frame.
  • the halves make an angle of approximately 180 ° or exactly 180 ° to one another.
  • the halves are parallel to each other in the closed position.
  • the holding frame has a pivot point at each end, the connecting line of the pivot points forming an axis of rotation which runs parallel to the side surfaces of the halves.
  • the halves of the holding frame can be rotated along the axis of rotation and aligned with one another.
  • the pivot points are usually from formed a joint head, which is guided in a suitable joint receptacle and is described in more detail below.
  • a first half has at least one joint head and a second half has at least one joint receptacle that matches it.
  • the joint head of the first half can be engaged in the joint receptacle of the second half, whereby an articulated connection of the halves can be provided. Due to the articulated connection, the halves of the holding frame can be aligned with one another.
  • first half has two joint heads, which are usually arranged on the respective end faces of the half.
  • the second half has two matching joint receptacles into which the joint heads of the first half can be engaged. Two end joints give the articulated connection mechanical stability.
  • an articulated arm is attached to the articulated head or an articulated arm is formed on each of the articulated heads.
  • the articulated arm is or the articulated arms are connected to or molded onto the first half.
  • a press nose is formed on each of the articulated arm or the articulated arms.
  • the second half advantageously has two depressions in the area or in the vicinity of the joint receptacle or two depressions in each case in the area or in the vicinity of the respective joint receptacles.
  • the press nose can be pressed into the two troughs or the press noses can be pressed into the two troughs, whereby the halves can be fixed to one another in at least two positions, an open position and a closed position. This ensures that the hinged frame is reliably fixed in two positions, one open and a closed position.
  • the technical means required for this are molded directly onto the halves of the hinged frame, so that the holding frame proposed here, compared to the prior art, does not require any further components and still offers further advantages.
  • the solution proposed here is easy and inexpensive to implement.
  • the halves are preferably made of a metallic material. In a closed state, the halves are in electrically conductive contact with one another. This means that the hinged frame can also be used for grounding purposes.
  • the holding frame according to the invention is intended to accommodate connector modules and then to be installed in a connector housing.
  • the holding frame consists of two halves that can be connected to one another, a first half and a second half.
  • the holding frame has at least one first locking element.
  • the halves can be aligned with one another in at least two positions and can be fixed in at least two positions with one another via the first locking element.
  • the alignability of the halves is achieved via the articulated connection, which is described in more detail below.
  • the holding frame has a pivot point at each end, the connecting line of the pivot points being one Forms axis of rotation that runs parallel to the side surfaces of the halves.
  • the halves of the holding frame can be rotated along the axis of rotation and aligned with one another.
  • the pivot points are usually formed by a joint head that is guided in a suitable joint receptacle and is described in more detail below.
  • the first locking element has an arcuate shape. One could also speak of a U-shape. One end of the locking element is held on the first half and the other end of the locking element is held on the second half.
  • the first locking element is fastened to the halves under a pretension and if a force is exerted by the pretension which fixes the holding frame in an open position or in a closed position.
  • the force applied by the preload is used to fix the holding frame in a closed or an open position.
  • the holding frame has at least one second locking element.
  • the first locking element is preferably arranged on one end face of the holding frame and the second locking element is arranged on the opposite end face of the holding frame.
  • the first locking element is located on the inside of the first end face of the holding frame.
  • the second locking element is located on the inside of the second end face of the holding frame.
  • the second locking element is preferably designed in a meander shape. This meander shape supports the alignment movement of the halves.
  • the second locking element is also attached to the halves under a bias. This bias can support the fixation by the first locking element.
  • the halves are advantageously made of a metallic material.
  • the halves are in electrically conductive contact with one another.
  • the electrically conductive connection between the halves can also be brought about or supported by the blocking element.
  • the blocking element or the blocking elements must also consist of an electrically conductive material.
  • the open position means that the halves are at an angle ⁇ other than 180 ° to one another along the dividing line.
  • the angle is preferably between 130 ° and 170 °.
  • An angle between 155 ° and 165 ° has proven to be particularly advantageous.
  • the connector modules can be inserted particularly easily into the holding frame.
  • the halves make an angle of approximately 180 ° or exactly 180 ° to one another.
  • the halves are parallel to each other in the closed position.
  • the two halves are reliably brought into electrical contact with one another via the locking element. This is done on the one hand via the locking element itself, provided it is made of an electrically conductive material.
  • the pretensioning of the locking element 107 presses the joint head of one half into the joint receptacle of the other half, thereby creating a reliable electrical contact.
  • open or closed state and open or closed position are used synonymously.
  • the Figure 1 shows a holding frame 1 in a closed position.
  • the holding frame 1 consists essentially of two halves 4, 5 which are connected to one another via a joint 2, 3.
  • one half 5 has a joint head 2 on the respective end faces which engages in a joint receptacle 3 of the opposite half 4 provided for this purpose.
  • FIG. 2 and 3 an enlarged section in the area of a joint 2, 3 of the holding frame 1 is shown.
  • a so-called press lug 7, 7 ' is formed on the respective articulated arms 6, 6'.
  • the joint head 2, the joint arm 6 and the press nose 7 together form approximately the shape of a flat cone.
  • the second half 5 of the holding frame 1 forms two troughs 9, 9, 10, 10 'in the area of the articulated connection. Accordingly, a total of four such troughs, each side comprising two, are provided on the second half 5.
  • the above-described press noses formed on the first holding frame 4 can engage in the two recesses 9, 9 ', 10, 10' or can be pressed into them. This means that the halves 4, 5 are in at least two positions, one open position ( Figure 2 ) and a closed position ( Figure 3 ), can be fixed to each other.
  • Each end face 11, 12 of the holding frame 1 has two troughs, a first trough 9 and a second trough 10, in the area of the articulated connection.
  • the open and closed positions are secured by stops in the holding frame 1.
  • the second half 5 has a first stop 13 and a second stop at each end.
  • the hinged frame 6 of the first half 4 has corresponding stops, a first stop 15 and a second stop.
  • the abovementioned stops each belong to a half 4, 5 of the holding frame 1 and each represent an end position in the alignment of the holding frame 1. If the first stop 13 of the second half 5 rests against the first stop 15 of the first half 4, then there is the holding frame 1 in the closed state. If the second stop of the second half 5 rests against the second stop of the first half 4, the holding frame 1 is in the open state or in the open position.
  • the holding frame 1 has a grounding socket 24 into which a pin (not shown) of an opposing holding frame (not shown) can engage.
  • Connector modules 19 have long been known and for example in the DE 19 707 120 C1 described.
  • the connector modules 19 are provided with protruding, approximately rectangular retaining means 20 and resilient latching hooks 21.
  • recesses 23 designed as openings closed on all sides are provided, into which the holding means 20 dip when the connector modules 19 are inserted into the holding frame 1.
  • FIG 4 the holding frame 1 is shown in an open position.
  • the end press noses 7, 7 ' engage in the respective first trough 9, 9' of the second half 5.
  • the holding frame 1 can be fitted with connector modules 19 ( Figure 7 ) can be populated.
  • the holding frame 1 is shown in a closed position.
  • the press noses 7, 7 ′ at the end engage in the respective second trough 10, 10 ′ of the second half 5.
  • the connector modules 19 introduced in the holding frame 1 can no longer slip and / or fall out.
  • a press lug 7, 7 ' that is to say a total of two press lugs, is provided on the end of the holding frame 1.
  • a press lug 7 it would also be sufficient to provide a press lug 7 only on one end face 11 of the holding frame 1 and leave the other end face 12 with a classic joint.
  • the essence of the invention relates to a holding frame 1, in which connector modules 19 can be inserted, the holding frame 1 consisting of two halves 4, 5 that can be connected to one another, the halves 4, 5 being alignable to one another in at least two positions, the holding frame 1 has at least one fixing means and wherein the halves 4, 5 can be fixed in at least two positions to one another via the at least one fixing means.
  • the second half 5 has two depressions 9, 10 on one end face 11 or two depressions 9, 9 ', 10, 10' on each end face 11, 12 and the press nose 7 is in the two depressions 9, 10 or the press noses 7 , 7 'can be pressed into the two troughs 9, 9', 10, 10 ', whereby the halves 4, 5 can be fixed to one another in at least two positions, an open position and a closed position.
  • the Figure 15 shows a holding frame 1 in a closed position.
  • the holding frame 1 consists essentially of two halves 4, 5 which are connected to one another via a joint 2, 3.
  • one half 5 has a joint head 2 on the respective end faces which engages in a joint receptacle 3 of the opposite half 4 provided for this purpose.
  • the holding frame 1 has a first locking element 107 which is essentially U-shaped.
  • the first locking element 107 is in Figure 14 shown.
  • the ends of the first locking element 107 are at 90 ° turned.
  • the bent areas form what are known as latching hooks 9.
  • the halves 4, 5 of the holding frame 1 each have a recess 106.
  • the latching hooks 109 of the first locking element engage in the recesses 106, whereby the first locking element 107 is fixed on the inside of an end face of the holding frame 1.
  • the first locking element 107 is inserted into the recesses 106 under a prestress.
  • the ends of the first locking element 107 exert a force along a virtual tension line 110 with respect to one another as a result of the pretension.
  • a center line 111 of the joint head 2 or the articulated connection of the halves 4, 5 of the holding frame 1 is shown.
  • the functioning of the first locking element 107 is explained in more detail below.
  • the pretensioning of the first locking element 107 exerts a force on the articulated connection of the holding frame 1.
  • a force resulting therefrom causes the halves 4, 5 to come to one another in a closed or open position.
  • a second locking element 107 ' is fixed on an opposite, inner end face of the holding frame 1.
  • This locking element is designed essentially in a meander shape and has latching hooks 109 'at the respective end, which are held in recesses 106 on the halves 4, 5.
  • a loop of the meander-shaped, second locking element 107 ' is located at the level of the joint 2, 3.
  • the meander-shaped second locking element 107' essentially supports the articulated connection of the halves 4, 5 and provides a restoring force from the open to the closed position. This makes the holding frame easier to use.
  • Connector modules 19 have long been known and for example in the DE 19 707 120 C1 described.
  • the connector modules 19 are provided with protruding, approximately rectangular retaining means 20 and resilient latching hooks 21.
  • recesses 23 designed as openings closed on all sides are provided, into which the holding means 20 dip when the connector modules 19 are inserted into the holding frame 1.
  • the holding frame 1 has a grounding socket 24 into which a pin (not shown) of an opposing holding frame (not shown) can engage.
  • the essence of the invention relates to a holding frame 1, in which connector modules 19 can be used, the holding frame 1 consists of two halves 4, 5, a first half 4 and a second half 5, which can be connected to one another, the holding frame 1 at least one first Has locking element 107 and wherein the halves 4, 5 can be aligned and fixed to one another in at least two positions via the first locking element 107.
  • the first locking element 107 is attached to the halves 4, 5 under a bias and a force is exerted by the bias, which the holding frame 1 optionally in a open position or fixed in a closed position.
  • the exemplary embodiment described below shows two different types of fixing means, which, however, are used in parallel and work together very advantageously.
  • a locking element 107 ′′ is provided here that is inserted under a pretension into recesses 116 in the side parts 22. The pretension of the locking element 107 ′′ exerts a force on the articulated connection of the holding frame 1. A force resulting therefrom causes the halves 4, 5 to come to one another in a closed or open position.
  • the locking plate 107 "consists of a resilient piece of wire which clings to the shape of the frame of the holding frame 1. This embodiment is therefore particularly preferred.
  • the locking plate 107" in the Figures 16 and 17 differs geometrically from the locking plates 107, 107 'of Figures 1-5 . However, the functionality is essentially the same.

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Die Erfindung geht aus von einem Halterahmen für Steckverbindermodule nach dem Oberbegriff des unabhängigen Anspruchs 1.The invention is based on 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 the plug-in connection is joined or separated.

Stand der TechnikState of the art

Aus der DE 19 707 120 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 19 707 120 C1 a holding frame for connector modules is known. The holding frame consists of two halves that are connected to one another via a joint. Latching 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 oriented at right angles to the fastening surface. This fixes the connector modules in the holding frame.

Der Halterahmen der DE 19 707 120 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 19 707 120 C1 does not have a clearly defined open position for equipping the holding frame with connector modules. This occasionally results in a somewhat bulky assembly, especially by 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.When the holding frame has been successfully equipped 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 accidentally open, whereby the modules can fall out of their anchoring.

Die DE 20 2012 103 360 U1 zeigt einen Halterahmen, der aus zwei Hälften gebildet ist, die über endseitig befindliche Rastschienen innerhalb einer Ebene zur Bestückung mit Steckverbindermodulen parallel auseinandergezogen werden können. Zur Fixierung der Steckverbindermodule werden die Hälften wieder parallel zusammengeschoben.The DE 20 2012 103 360 U1 shows a holding frame which is formed from two halves, which can be pulled apart in parallel via locking rails located at the ends within a plane for equipping with connector modules. To fix the connector modules, the halves are pushed together again in parallel.

Die CN 202 084 755 U zeigt einen Halterahmen, dessen zwei Hälften gelenkig miteinander verbunden sind. Der Halterahmen kann zur Bestückung mit Steckverbindermodulen aufgeklappt werden, wobei die Hälften dabei eine gewinkelte Stellung zueinander einnehmen. Werden die Hälften wieder zusammengeklappt, befindet sich der Halterahmen in einer geschlossenen Position und die Steckverbindermodule sind im Halterahmen fixiert. Die gelenkige Verbindung der Hälften kann über eine Schraube blockiert werden, womit der Halterahmen in seiner geschlossenen Position fixiert ist.The CN 202 084 755 U shows a holding frame, the two halves of which are articulated together. The holding frame can be opened for fitting with connector modules, with the halves taking up an angled position to one another. If the halves are collapsed again, the holding frame is in a closed position and the connector modules are fixed in the holding frame. The articulated connection of the halves can be blocked with a screw, with which the holding frame is fixed in its closed position.

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

AufgabenstellungTask

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

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

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

Der erfindungsgemäße Halterahmen ist dafür vorgesehen Steckverbindermodule aufzunehmen. Anschließend wird der Halterahmen in ein Steckverbindergehäuse eingebaut beziehungsweise an eine Wandfläche, beispielsweise einer Maschine, angeschraubt.The holding frame according to the invention is intended to accommodate connector modules. The holding frame is then installed in a connector housing or screwed onto a wall surface, for example 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 holding frame consists of two halves that can be joined together. Each of these halves has a side face and an end face. The two halves roughly define a plane of separation in their contact area, which runs parallel to the longitudinal sides of the halves.

Die Hälften sind in zumindest zwei Positionen zueinander ausrichtbar. In der Regel wird die Ausrichtbarkeit durch eine gelenkige Verbindung realisiert, die weiter unten noch näher beschrieben ist.The halves can be aligned with one another in at least two positions. As a rule, the alignment is realized by an articulated connection, which is described in more detail below.

Der Halterahmen weist zumindest ein Fixierungsmittel auf und die Hälften sind über das zumindest eine Fixierungsmittel in zumindest zwei Positionen zueinander, eine offene Position und eine geschlossene Position, fixierbar. In der offenen Position kann der Halterahmen mit Steckverbindermodulen bestückt werden. In der geschlossenen Position sind die Steckverbindermodule im Halterahmen fixiert und können, beispielsweise beim Einbau des Halterahmens in ein Steckverbindergehäuse, nicht mehr verrutschen oder hinausfallen. Nach der Erfindung handelt es sich bei dem Fixierungsmittel um zumindest ein Sperrelement und/oder um zumindest eine Pressnase, die in zumindest eine Mulde (10) eingreift.The holding frame has at least one fixing means and the halves can be fixed in at least two positions relative to one another, an open position and a closed position, via the at least one fixing means. In the open position, the holding frame can be equipped with connector modules. In the closed position, the connector modules are fixed in the holding frame and can no longer slip or fall out, for example when the holding frame is installed in a connector housing. According to the invention, the fixing means is at least one locking element and / or at least one press nose which engages in at least one depression (10).

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. Nach der Erfindung weist der Halterahmen endseitig jeweils einen Drehpunkt auf, wobei die Verbindungslinie der Drehpunkte eine Drehachse bildet, die parallel zu den Seitenflächen der Hälften verläuft. Entlang der Drehachse können die Hälften des Halterahmens gedreht und zueinander ausgerichtet werden. Die Drehpunkte werden in der Regel von einem Gelenkkopf gebildet, der in einer passenden Gelenkaufnahme geführt wird und weiter unten noch näher beschrieben ist.The open position means that the halves are at an angle α other than 180 ° to one another along the dividing line. The angle is preferably between 130 ° and 170 °. An angle between 155 ° and 165 ° has proven to be particularly advantageous. In this angular position of the halves, the connector modules can be inserted particularly easily into the holding frame. In the closed position, the halves make an angle of approximately 180 ° or exactly 180 ° to one another. The halves are parallel to each other in the closed position. According to the invention, the holding frame has a pivot point at each end, the connecting line of the pivot points forming an axis of rotation which runs parallel to the side surfaces of the halves. The halves of the holding frame can be rotated along the axis of rotation and aligned with one another. The pivot points are usually from formed a joint head, which is guided in a suitable joint receptacle and is described in more detail below.

Vorteilhaft ist es, wenn eine erste Hälfte zumindest einen Gelenkkopf aufweist und eine zweite Hälfte zumindest eine dazu passende Gelenkaufnahme aufweist. Der Gelenkkopf der ersten Hälfte ist in die Gelenkaufnahme der zweiten Hälfte eingreifbar, wodurch eine gelenkige Verbindung der Hälften bereitstellbar ist. Durch die gelenkige Verbindung sind die Hälften des Halterahmens zueinander ausrichtbar.It is advantageous if a first half has at least one joint head and a second half has at least one joint receptacle that matches it. The joint head of the first half can be engaged in the joint receptacle of the second half, whereby an articulated connection of the halves can be provided. Due to the articulated connection, the halves of the holding frame can be aligned with one another.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, wenn die erste Hälfte zwei Gelenkköpfe aufweist, die in der Regel an den jeweiligen Stirnseiten der Hälfte angeordnet sind. Die zweite Hälfte weist zwei dazu passende Gelenkaufnahmen auf, in welche die Gelenkköpfe der ersten Hälfte eingreifbar sind. Zwei endseitige Gelenke verleihen der gelenkigen Verbindung mechanische Stabilität.It is particularly advantageous if the first half has two joint heads, which are usually arranged on the respective end faces of the half. The second half has two matching joint receptacles into which the joint heads of the first half can be engaged. Two end joints give the articulated connection mechanical stability.

In einer besonders vorteilhaften Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist an dem Gelenkkopf ein Gelenkarm oder es ist an den Gelenkköpfen jeweils ein Gelenkarm angeformt. Der Gelenkarm ist oder die Gelenkarme sind mit der ersten Hälfte verbunden beziehungsweise daran angeformt. An dem Gelenkarm oder an den Gelenkarmen ist jeweils eine Pressnase angeformt.In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, an articulated arm is attached to the articulated head or an articulated arm is formed on each of the articulated heads. The articulated arm is or the articulated arms are connected to or molded onto the first half. A press nose is formed on each of the articulated arm or the articulated arms.

Vorteilhafterweise weist die zweite Hälfte zwei Mulden im Bereich beziehungsweise in der Nähe der Gelenkaufnahme oder jeweils zwei Mulden im Bereich beziehungsweise in der Nähe der jeweiligen Gelenkaufnahmen auf. Die Pressnase ist in die zwei Mulden oder die Pressnasen sind in die jeweils zwei Mulden einpressbar, wodurch die Hälften in zumindest zwei Positionen, eine offene Position und eine geschlossene Position, zueinander fixierbar sind. Hierdurch wird eine zuverlässige Fixierung des Gelenkrahmens in zwei Positionen, eine offene und eine geschlossene Position, erreicht. Die hierfür benötigten technischen Mittel sind direkt an den Hälften des Gelenkrahmens angeformt, so dass der hier vorgeschlagene Halterahmen, im Vergleich zum Stand der Technik, keinerlei weitere Bauteile benötigt und dennoch weitere Vorteile bietet. Die hier vorgeschlagene Lösung ist einfach und kostengünstig zu realisieren.The second half advantageously has two depressions in the area or in the vicinity of the joint receptacle or two depressions in each case in the area or in the vicinity of the respective joint receptacles. The press nose can be pressed into the two troughs or the press noses can be pressed into the two troughs, whereby the halves can be fixed to one another in at least two positions, an open position and a closed position. This ensures that the hinged frame is reliably fixed in two positions, one open and a closed position. The technical means required for this are molded directly onto the halves of the hinged frame, so that the holding frame proposed here, compared to the prior art, does not require any further components and still offers further advantages. The solution proposed here is easy and inexpensive to implement.

Die oben beschriebene Fixierung arbeitet mit einer so genannten Übermaßpressung und ist daher besonders zuverlässig.The fixation described above works with a so-called oversize compression and is therefore particularly reliable.

Vorzugsweise sind die Hälften aus einem metallischen Material gefertigt. In einem geschlossenen Zustand stehen die Hälften in einen elektrisch leitenden Kontakt zueinander. Dadurch kann der Gelenkrahmen auch zu Erdungszwecken eingesetzt werden.The halves are preferably made of a metallic material. In a closed state, the halves are in electrically conductive contact with one another. This means that the hinged frame can also be used for grounding purposes.

Im Folgenden wird jetzt die Funktion eines weiteren Fixierungsmittels, eines so genannten Sperrelements, näher erläutert.The function of a further fixing means, a so-called blocking element, is now explained in more detail below.

Der erfindungsgemäße Halterahmen ist dazu vorgesehen Steckverbindermodule aufzunehmen und anschließend in ein Steckverbindergehäuse eingebaut zu werden. Der Halterahmen besteht aus zwei miteinander verbindbaren Hälften, einer ersten Hälfte und einer zweiten Hälfte. Der Halterahmen weist zumindest ein erstes Sperrelement auf.The holding frame according to the invention is intended to accommodate connector modules and then to be installed in a connector housing. The holding frame consists of two halves that can be connected to one another, a first half and a second half. The holding frame has at least one first locking element.

Die Hälften sind in zumindest zwei Positionen zueinander ausrichtbar und über das erste Sperrelement in zumindest zwei Positionen zueinander fixierbar. Die Ausrichtbarkeit der Hälften wird über die gelenkige Verbindung erzielt, die weiter unten noch genauer beschrieben ist. Nach der Erfindung weist der Halterahmen endseitig jeweils einen Drehpunkt auf, wobei die Verbindungslinie der Drehpunkte eine Drehachse bildet, die parallel zu den Seitenflächen der Hälften verläuft. Entlang der Drehachse können die Hälften des Halterahmens gedreht und zueinander ausgerichtet werden. Die Drehpunkte werden in der Regel von einem Gelenkkopf gebildet, der in einer passenden Gelenkaufnahme geführt wird und weiter unten noch näher beschrieben ist.The halves can be aligned with one another in at least two positions and can be fixed in at least two positions with one another via the first locking element. The alignability of the halves is achieved via the articulated connection, which is described in more detail below. According to the invention, the holding frame has a pivot point at each end, the connecting line of the pivot points being one Forms axis of rotation that runs parallel to the side surfaces of the halves. The halves of the holding frame can be rotated along the axis of rotation and aligned with one another. The pivot points are usually formed by a joint head that is guided in a suitable joint receptacle and is described in more detail below.

Vorzugsweise weist das erste Sperrelement eine bogenförmige Form auf. Man könnte auch von einer U-Form sprechen. Ein Ende des Sperrelements ist an der ersten Hälfte und das andere Ende des Sperrelements ist an der zweiten Hälfte gehalten.Preferably the first locking element has an arcuate shape. One could also speak of a U-shape. One end of the locking element is held on the first half and the other end of the locking element is held on the second half.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, wenn das erste Sperrelement unter einer Vorspannung an den Hälften befestigt ist und wenn durch die Vorspannung eine Kraft ausgeübt wird, die den Halterahmen in einer offenen Position oder in einer geschlossenen Position fixiert. Die durch die Vorspannung anliegende Kraft wird zur Fixierung des Halterahmens in einer geschlossenen oder einer offenen Position genutzt. Bei der Ausrichtung der Hälften muss der Benutzer zunächst eine Gegenkraft überwinden, bis der Halterahmen in die jeweilige Position (offen oder geschlossen) verbleibt beziehungsweise in dieser Position fixiert ist.It is particularly advantageous if the first locking element is fastened to the halves under a pretension and if a force is exerted by the pretension which fixes the holding frame in an open position or in a closed position. The force applied by the preload is used to fix the holding frame in a closed or an open position. When aligning the halves, the user must first overcome a counterforce until the holding frame remains in the respective position (open or closed) or is fixed in this position.

Die aus der Vorspannung des ersten Sperrelements resultierende Kraft wirkt auf die stirnseitigen Gelenke beziehungsweise auf die Endpunkte der Drehachse des Halterahmens. Je nachdem in welcher Ausrichtung sich der Halterahmen gerade befindet, wirkt eine resultierende Kraft auf die gelenkige Verbindung und zwingt den Halterahmen in eine geschlossene oder offene Position. Nach der Erfindung weist der Halterahmen zumindest ein zweites Sperrelement auf. Vorzugsweise ist das erste Sperrelement an einer Stirnfläche des Halterahmens angeordnet ist und das zweite Sperrelement ist an der gegenüberliegenden Stirnfläche des Halterahmens angeordnet.The force resulting from the pretensioning of the first locking element acts on the end joints or on the end points of the axis of rotation of the holding frame. Depending on the orientation in which the holding frame is currently located, a resulting force acts on the articulated connection and forces the holding frame into a closed or open position. According to the invention, the holding frame has at least one second locking element. The first locking element is preferably arranged on one end face of the holding frame and the second locking element is arranged on the opposite end face of the holding frame.

Das erste Sperrelement befindet sich auf der Innenseite der ersten Stirnfläche des Halterahmens. Das zweite Sperrelement befindet sich auf der Innenseite der zweiten Stirnfläche des Halterahmens. Dadurch ist der Halterahmen mechanisch stabil in seiner Ausrichtungsmöglichkeit.The first locking element is located on the inside of the first end face of the holding frame. The second locking element is located on the inside of the second end face of the holding frame. As a result, the holding frame is mechanically stable in its alignment option.

Vorzugsweise ist das zweite Sperrelement meanderförmig ausgebildet. Diese Meanderform unterstützt die Ausrichtbewegung der Hälften.The second locking element is preferably designed in a meander shape. This meander shape supports the alignment movement of the halves.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist es wenn auch das zweite Sperrelement unter einer Vorspannung an den Hälften befestigt ist. Diese Vorspannung kann die Fixierung durch das erste Sperrelement unterstützen.It is particularly advantageous if the second locking element is also attached to the halves under a bias. This bias can support the fixation by the first locking element.

Vorteilhafterweise bestehen die Hälften aus einem metallischen Material.The halves are advantageously made of a metallic material.

In einem geschlossenen Zustand stehen die Hälften in einem elektrisch leitenden Kontakt zueinander. Die elektrisch leitende Verbindung zwischen den Hälften kann auch durch das Sperrelement bewirkt beziehungsweise unterstützt werden. Dazu muss das Sperrelement beziehungsweise müssen die Sperrelemente ebenfalls aus einem elektrisch leitenden Material bestehen.In a closed state, the halves are in electrically conductive contact with one another. The electrically conductive connection between the halves can also be brought about or supported by the blocking element. For this purpose, the blocking element or the blocking elements must also consist of an electrically conductive material.

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.The open position means that the halves are at an angle α other than 180 ° to one another along the dividing line. The angle is preferably between 130 ° and 170 °. An angle between 155 ° and 165 ° has proven to be particularly advantageous. In this angular position of the halves, the connector modules can be inserted particularly easily into the holding frame. In the closed position, the halves make an angle of approximately 180 ° or exactly 180 ° to one another. The halves are parallel to each other in the closed position.

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 107 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 locking element. This is done on the one hand via the locking element itself, provided it is made of an electrically conductive material. In addition, the pretensioning of the locking element 107 presses the joint head of one half into the joint receptacle of the other half, thereby creating 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:

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eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Halterahmens nach der Erfindung,
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einen Ausschnitt eines Gelenks des Halterahmens in einer offenen Position,
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einen Ausschnitt eines Gelenks des Halterahmens in einer geschlossenen Position,
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eine perspektivische Darstellung des offenen Halterahmens,
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eine perspektivische Darstellung des geschlossenen Halterahmens,
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eine perspektivische Darstellung des mit Steckverbindermodulen bestückten Halterahmens,
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eine perspektivische Darstellung des Steckverbindermoduls,
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eine Seitenansicht einer erste Ausführung des Halterahmens in einer geschlossenen Position,
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eine Seitenansicht einer erste Ausführung des Halterahmens in einer offenen Position,
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eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Ausschnitts einer zweite Ausführung des Halterahmens,
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eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Ausschnitts einer dritte Ausführung des Halterahmens,
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eine perspektivische Darstellung des geschlossenen Halterahmens,
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eine perspektivische Darstellung des geschlossenen Halterahmens mit integrierten Steckverbindermodulen,
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eine perspektivische Darstellung eines ersten Sperrelements,
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eine perspektivische Darstellung eines zweiten Sperrelements,
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eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Halterahmens mit zwei Arten von Fixierungsmitteln und
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eine weitere perspektivische Darstellung des Halterahmens mit zwei Arten von Fixierungsmitteln.
An embodiment of the invention is shown in the drawings and is explained in more detail below. Show it:
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a perspective view of a holding frame according to the invention,
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a section of a hinge of the holding frame in an open position,
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a section of a hinge of the holding frame in a closed position,
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a perspective view of the open holding frame,
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a perspective view of the closed holding frame,
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a perspective view of the holding frame equipped with connector modules,
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a perspective view of the connector module,
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a side view of a first embodiment of the holding frame in a closed position,
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a side view of a first embodiment of the holding frame in an open position,
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a perspective view of a section of a second embodiment of the holding frame,
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a perspective view of a section of a third embodiment of the holding frame,
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a perspective view of the closed holding frame,
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a perspective view of the closed holding frame with integrated connector modules,
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a perspective view of a first locking element,
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a perspective view of a second locking element,
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a perspective view of a holding frame with two types of fixing means and
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a further perspective view of the holding frame with two types of fixing means.

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

In den hier gezeigten Halterahmen 1 können bis zu drei Steckverbindermodule 19 eingesetzt werden. Diese Anzahl ist jedoch veränderbar. Die Anzahl der einzusetzenden Steckverbindermodule 19 kann durch eine Verlängerung des Halterahmens 1 entsprechend erhöht werden.Up to three connector modules 19 can be used in the holding frame 1 shown here. However, this number can be changed. The number of connector modules 19 to be used can be increased accordingly by extending the holding frame 1.

Die Figur 1 zeigt einen Halterahmen 1 in einer geschlossenen Position. Der Halterahmen 1 besteht im Wesentlichen aus zwei Hälften 4, 5, die über ein Gelenk 2, 3 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 1.The Figure 1 shows a holding frame 1 in a closed position. The holding frame 1 consists essentially of two halves 4, 5 which are connected to one another via a joint 2, 3. For this purpose, one half 5 has a joint head 2 on the respective end faces which engages in a joint receptacle 3 of the opposite half 4 provided for this purpose. One speaks here of an articulated connection of the two halves 4, 5 of the holding frame 1.

In den Figuren 2 und 3 wird ein vergrößerter Ausschnitt im Bereich eines Gelenks 2, 3 des Halterahmens 1 dargestellt. Die endseitig vorgesehenen Gelenkköpfe 2, 2' sind jeweils über einen Gelenkarm an den jeweiligen Hälften 4, 5 angeformt. An den jeweiligen Gelenkarmen 6, 6' ist jeweils eine so genannte Pressnase 7, 7' angeformt. Der Gelenkkopf 2, der Gelenkarm 6 und die Pressnase 7 bilden zusammen in etwa die Form eines flachen Kegels.In the Figures 2 and 3 an enlarged section in the area of a joint 2, 3 of the holding frame 1 is shown. The ends provided Articulated heads 2, 2 'are each molded onto the respective halves 4, 5 via an articulated arm. A so-called press lug 7, 7 'is formed on the respective articulated arms 6, 6'. The joint head 2, the joint arm 6 and the press nose 7 together form approximately the shape of a flat cone.

Die zweite Hälfte 5 des Halterahmens 1 bildet im Bereich der gelenkigen Verbindung jeweils zwei Mulden 9, 9 , 10, 10' aus. Insgesamt sind demnach vier solcher Mulden, jeder Seite umfasst zwei, an der zweiten Hälfte 5 vorgesehen. Die oben beschriebenen, am ersten Halterahmen 4 angeformten, Pressnasen können in die jeweils zwei Mulden 9, 9', 10, 10' eingreifen beziehungsweise sind darin einpressbar. Dadurch sind die Hälften 4, 5 in zumindest zwei Positionen, eine offene Position (Figur 2) und eine geschlossene Position (Figur 3), zueinander fixierbar.The second half 5 of the holding frame 1 forms two troughs 9, 9, 10, 10 'in the area of the articulated connection. Accordingly, a total of four such troughs, each side comprising two, are provided on the second half 5. The above-described press noses formed on the first holding frame 4 can engage in the two recesses 9, 9 ', 10, 10' or can be pressed into them. This means that the halves 4, 5 are in at least two positions, one open position ( Figure 2 ) and a closed position ( Figure 3 ), can be fixed to each other.

Jede Stirnseite 11, 12 des Halterahmens 1 weist zwei Mulden, eine erste Mulde 9 und eine zweite Mulde 10, im Bereich der gelenkigen Verbindung auf. In die jeweiligen Muldenpaare 9, 10 können die oben erwähnten Pressnasen 7, 7' eingreifen. Befinden sich die Pressnasen 7, 7' in der ersten Mulde 9 ist der Halterahmen 1 in einer offenen Position fixiert und kann mit Steckverbindermodulen 19 bestückt werden. Befinden sich die Pressnasen 7, 7' in der zweiten Mulde 10 ist der Halterahmen 1 in der geschlossenen Position fixiert, so dass die Steckverbindermodule 19 nicht mehr rausfallen und/oder verrutschen können.Each end face 11, 12 of the holding frame 1 has two troughs, a first trough 9 and a second trough 10, in the area of the articulated connection. The abovementioned press noses 7, 7 'can engage in the respective pairs of troughs 9, 10. If the press lugs 7, 7 ′ are in the first trough 9, the holding frame 1 is fixed in an open position and can be equipped with connector modules 19. If the press noses 7, 7 'are in the second trough 10, the holding frame 1 is fixed in the closed position so that the connector modules 19 can no longer fall out and / or slip.

Die offene und geschlossene Position wird durch Anschläge im Halterahmen 1 gesichert. Die zweite Hälfte 5 weist endseitig jeweils einen ersten Anschlag 13 und einen zweiten Anschlag auf. Der Gelenkrahmen 6 der ersten Hälfte 4 weist dazu korrespondierende Anschläge, einen ersten Anschlag 15 und einen zweiten Anschlag auf.The open and closed positions are secured by stops in the holding frame 1. The second half 5 has a first stop 13 and a second stop at each end. The hinged frame 6 of the first half 4 has corresponding stops, a first stop 15 and a second stop.

Die oben erwähnten Anschläge sind jeweils einer Hälfte 4, 5 des Halterahmens 1 zugehörig und stellen jeweils eine Endposition in der Ausrichtung des Halterahmens 1 dar. Liegt der erste Anschlag 13 der zweiten Hälfte 5 am ersten Anschlag 15 der ersten Hälfte 4 an, so befindet sich der Halterahmen 1 im geschlossenen Zustand. Liegt der zweite Anschlag der zweiten Hälfte 5 am zweiten Anschlag der ersten Hälfte 4 an, so befindet sich der Halterahmen 1 im offenen Zustand beziehungsweise in der offenen Position.The abovementioned stops each belong to a half 4, 5 of the holding frame 1 and each represent an end position in the alignment of the holding frame 1. If the first stop 13 of the second half 5 rests against the first stop 15 of the first half 4, then there is the holding frame 1 in the closed state. If the second stop of the second half 5 rests against the second stop of the first half 4, the holding frame 1 is in the open state or in the open position.

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 a grounding socket 24 into which a pin (not shown) of an opposing holding frame (not shown) can engage.

Steckverbindermodule 19 sind seit langem bekannt und beispielsweise in der DE 19 707 120 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 19 707 120 C1 described. The connector modules 19 are provided with protruding, approximately rectangular retaining means 20 and resilient latching hooks 21. In the side parts 22 of the halves 4, 5, recesses 23 designed as openings closed on all sides are provided, into which the holding means 20 dip when the connector modules 19 are inserted into the holding frame 1.

In Figur 4 ist der Halterahmen 1 in einer offenen Position gezeigt. Die endseitigen Pressnasen 7, 7' greifen in die jeweilige erste Mulde 9, 9' der zweiten Hälfte 5 ein. In dieser Position kann der Halterahmen 1 mit Steckverbindermodulen 19 (Figur 7) bestückt werden.In Figure 4 the holding frame 1 is shown in an open position. The end press noses 7, 7 'engage in the respective first trough 9, 9' of the second half 5. In this position, the holding frame 1 can be fitted with connector modules 19 ( Figure 7 ) can be populated.

In den Figuren 5 und 6 ist der Halterahmen 1 in einer geschlossenen Position dargestellt. Die endseitigen Pressnasen 7, 7' greifen in die jeweilige zweite Mulde 10, 10' der zweiten Hälfte 5 ein. In dieser Position können die im Halterahmen 1 eingebrachten Steckverbindermodule 19 nicht mehr verrutschen und/oder herausfallen.In the Figures 5 and 6th the holding frame 1 is shown in a closed position. The press noses 7, 7 ′ at the end engage in the respective second trough 10, 10 ′ of the second half 5. In this position, the connector modules 19 introduced in the holding frame 1 can no longer slip and / or fall out.

Beim dem hier gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel ist am Halterahmen 1 endseitig jeweils eine Pressnase 7, 7', also insgesamt zwei Pressnasen, vorgesehen. Es würde aber auch ausreichen, nur an einer Stirnseite 11 des Halterahmens 1 ein Pressnase 7 vorzusehen und die andere Stirnseite 12 mit einem klassischen Gelenk zu belassen.In the embodiment shown here, a press lug 7, 7 ', that is to say a total of two press lugs, is provided on the end of the holding frame 1. However, it would also be sufficient to provide a press lug 7 only on one end face 11 of the holding frame 1 and leave the other end face 12 with a classic joint.

Der Kern der Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen Halterahmen 1, in welchen Steckverbindermodule 19 einsetzbar sind, wobei der Halterahmen 1 aus zwei miteinander verbindbaren Hälften 4, 5 besteht, wobei die Hälften 4, 5 in zumindest zwei Positionen zueinander ausrichtbar sind, wobei der Halterahmen 1 zumindest ein Fixierungsmittel aufweist und wobei die Hälften 4, 5 über das zumindest eine Fixierungsmittel in zumindest zwei Positionen zueinander fixierbar sind. An der ersten Hälfte 4 zumindest eine Pressnase 7, vorzugsweise jedoch zwei Pressnasen 7, 7', angeformt ist/sind. Die zweite Hälfte 5 weist an einer Stirnseite 11 zwei Mulden 9, 10 oder an beiden Stirnseiten 11, 12 jeweils zwei Mulden 9, 9', 10, 10' auf und die Pressnase 7 ist in die zwei Mulden 9, 10 oder die Pressnasen 7, 7' sind in die jeweils zwei Mulden 9, 9', 10, 10' einpressbar, wodurch die Hälften 4, 5 in zumindest zwei Positionen, eine offene Position und eine geschlossene Position, zueinander fixierbar sind.The essence of the invention relates to a holding frame 1, in which connector modules 19 can be inserted, the holding frame 1 consisting of two halves 4, 5 that can be connected to one another, the halves 4, 5 being alignable to one another in at least two positions, the holding frame 1 has at least one fixing means and wherein the halves 4, 5 can be fixed in at least two positions to one another via the at least one fixing means. At least one press lug 7, but preferably two press lugs 7, 7 ', is / are integrally formed on the first half 4. The second half 5 has two depressions 9, 10 on one end face 11 or two depressions 9, 9 ', 10, 10' on each end face 11, 12 and the press nose 7 is in the two depressions 9, 10 or the press noses 7 , 7 'can be pressed into the two troughs 9, 9', 10, 10 ', whereby the halves 4, 5 can be fixed to one another in at least two positions, an open position and a closed position.

Die Figur 15 zeigt einen Halterahmen 1 in einer geschlossenen Position. Der Halterahmen 1 besteht im Wesentlichen aus zwei Hälften 4, 5, die über ein Gelenk 2, 3 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 Figure 15 shows a holding frame 1 in a closed position. The holding frame 1 consists essentially of two halves 4, 5 which are connected to one another via a joint 2, 3. For this purpose, one half 5 has a joint head 2 on the respective end faces which engages in a joint receptacle 3 of the opposite half 4 provided for this purpose. One speaks here of an articulated connection of the two halves 4, 5 of the holding frame.

Der Halterahmen 1 weist ein erstes Sperrelement 107 auf, welches im Wesentlichen U-förmig ausgebildet ist. Das erste Sperrelement 107 ist in Figur 14 dargestellt. Die Enden des ersten Sperrelements 107 sind um 90° abgebogen. Die abgebogenen Bereiche bilden so genannte Rasthaken 9 aus.The holding frame 1 has a first locking element 107 which is essentially U-shaped. The first locking element 107 is in Figure 14 shown. The ends of the first locking element 107 are at 90 ° turned. The bent areas form what are known as latching hooks 9.

Die Hälften 4, 5 des Halterahmens 1 weisen jeweils eine Ausnehmung 106 auf. Die Rasthaken 109 des ersten Sperrelements greifen in die Ausnehmungen 106 ein, wodurch das erste Sperrelement 107 an der Innenseite einer Stirnseite des Halterahmens 1 fixiert ist.The halves 4, 5 of the holding frame 1 each have a recess 106. The latching hooks 109 of the first locking element engage in the recesses 106, whereby the first locking element 107 is fixed on the inside of an end face of the holding frame 1.

Das erste Sperrelement 107 wird unter einer Vorspannung in die Ausnehmungen 106 eingesetzt. Die Enden des ersten Sperrelements 107 üben durch die Vorspannung eine Kraft entlang einer virtuellen Spannungslinie 110 zueinander aus. In den Figuren 1 und 2 ist eine Mittellinie 111 des Gelenkkopfes 2 beziehungsweise der gelenkigen Verbindung der Hälften 4, 5 des Halterahmens 1 eingezeichnet.The first locking element 107 is inserted into the recesses 106 under a prestress. The ends of the first locking element 107 exert a force along a virtual tension line 110 with respect to one another as a result of the pretension. In the Figures 1 and 2 a center line 111 of the joint head 2 or the articulated connection of the halves 4, 5 of the holding frame 1 is shown.

Im Folgenden wird die Funktionsweise des ersten Sperrelements 107 genauer erläutert. Durch die Vorspannung des ersten Sperrelements 107 wird eine Kraft auf die gelenkige Verbindung des Halterahmens 1 ausgeübt. Eine daraus resultierende Kraft veranlasst die Hälften 4, 5 sich in einer geschlossenen oder offenen Position zueinander zu stellen.The functioning of the first locking element 107 is explained in more detail below. The pretensioning of the first locking element 107 exerts a force on the articulated connection of the holding frame 1. A force resulting therefrom causes the halves 4, 5 to come to one another in a closed or open position.

Befindet sich die Spannungslinie 110 oberhalb der Mittellinie des Gelenks 2, 3, werden die Hälften 4, 5 in eine geschlossene Position des Halterahmens 1 zueinander geführt (Figur 15). Dabei wird ein vom Gelenkkopf 2 abgehender erster Anschlag 112 gegen einen ersten Anschlag 113 der Hälfte 4 gedrückt. Befindet sich die Spannungslinie 110 unterhalb der Mittellinie 111, wird ein zweiter, vom Gelenkkopf 2 abstehender Anschlag 114 gegen einen zweiten Anschlag 115 der Hälfte 4 gedrückt. Dadurch werden die Hälften 4, 5 beziehungsweise wird der Halterahmen 1 in einer offenen Position fixiert (Figur 9).If the tension line 110 is above the center line of the joint 2, 3, the halves 4, 5 are guided towards one another in a closed position of the holding frame 1 ( Figure 15 ). In the process, a first stop 112 extending from the joint head 2 is pressed against a first stop 113 of the half 4. If the tension line 110 is below the center line 111, a second stop 114 protruding from the joint head 2 is pressed against a second stop 115 of the half 4. This fixes the halves 4, 5 or the holding frame 1 in an open position ( Figure 9 ).

Auf einer gegenüberliegenden, innenliegenden Stirnseite des Halterahmens 1 ist ein zweites Sperrelement 107' fixiert. Dieses Sperrelement ist im Wesentlichen meanderförmig gestaltet und weist am jeweiligen Ende Rasthaken 109' auf, die in Ausnehmungen 106 an den Hälften 4, 5 gehalten sind. Eine Schlaufe des meanderförmigen, zweiten Sperrelements 107' befindet sich in Höhe des Gelenks 2, 3. Das meanderförmige zweite Sperrelement 107' unterstützt im Wesentlichen die gelenkige Verbindung der Hälften 4, 5 und stellt eine Rückstellkraft von der offenen zur geschlossenen Position bereit. Dadurch kann der Halterahmen leichter bedient werden.A second locking element 107 'is fixed on an opposite, inner end face of the holding frame 1. This locking element is designed essentially in a meander shape and has latching hooks 109 'at the respective end, which are held in recesses 106 on the halves 4, 5. A loop of the meander-shaped, second locking element 107 'is located at the level of the joint 2, 3. The meander-shaped second locking element 107' essentially supports the articulated connection of the halves 4, 5 and provides a restoring force from the open to the closed position. This makes the holding frame easier to use.

Steckverbindermodule 19 sind seit langem bekannt und beispielsweise in der DE 19 707 120 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 19 707 120 C1 described. The connector modules 19 are provided with protruding, approximately rectangular retaining means 20 and resilient latching hooks 21. In the side parts 22 of the halves 4, 5, recesses 23 designed as openings closed on all sides are provided, into which the holding means 20 dip when the connector modules 19 are inserted into the holding frame 1.

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 a grounding socket 24 into which a pin (not shown) of an opposing holding frame (not shown) can engage.

Der Kern der Erfindung bezieht sich auf 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 der Halterahmen 1 zumindest ein erstes Sperrelement 107 aufweist und wobei die Hälften 4, 5 über das erste Sperrelement 107 in zumindest zwei Positionen zueinander ausrichtbar und fixierbar sind. Das erste Sperrelement 107 ist unter einer Vorspannung an den Hälften 4, 5 befestigt und durch die Vorspannung wird eine Kraft ausgeübt, die den Halterahmen 1 wahlweise in einer offenen Position oder in einer geschlossenen Position fixiert.The essence of the invention relates to a holding frame 1, in which connector modules 19 can be used, the holding frame 1 consists of two halves 4, 5, a first half 4 and a second half 5, which can be connected to one another, the holding frame 1 at least one first Has locking element 107 and wherein the halves 4, 5 can be aligned and fixed to one another in at least two positions via the first locking element 107. The first locking element 107 is attached to the halves 4, 5 under a bias and a force is exerted by the bias, which the holding frame 1 optionally in a open position or fixed in a closed position.

Es hat sich als besonders effektiv herausgestellt, wenn ein Halterahmen 1 beidseitig mit einem U-förmigen Sperrelement 107 versehen ist, wie es in Figur 14 gezeigt ist.It has proven to be particularly effective if a holding frame 1 is provided on both sides with a U-shaped locking element 107, as shown in FIG Figure 14 is shown.

Das im Folgenden beschriebene Ausführungsbeispiel zeigt zwei verschiedenartige Fixierungsmittel, die jedoch parallel eingesetzt werden und sehr vorteilhaft zusammenarbeiten.The exemplary embodiment described below shows two different types of fixing means, which, however, are used in parallel and work together very advantageously.

Als Fixierungsmittel dient zumindest eine Pressnase 7, die in dafür vorgesehene Mulden, eine erste Mulde 9 und eine zweite Mulde 10, eingreifen, wodurch der Halterahmen eine offene Position und eine geschlossene Position einnehmen kann. Außerdem ist hier ein Sperrelement 107" vorgesehen, dass unter einer Vorspannung in Ausnehmungen 116 der Seitenteile 22 eingesetzt wird. Durch die Vorspannung des Sperrelements 107" wird eine Kraft auf die gelenkige Verbindung des Halterahmens 1 ausgeübt. Eine daraus resultierende Kraft veranlasst die Hälften 4, 5 sich in einer geschlossenen oder offenen Position zueinander zu stellen.At least one press nose 7, which engages in recesses provided for this purpose, a first recess 9 and a second recess 10, serves as the fixing means, whereby the holding frame can assume an open position and a closed position. In addition, a locking element 107 ″ is provided here that is inserted under a pretension into recesses 116 in the side parts 22. The pretension of the locking element 107 ″ exerts a force on the articulated connection of the holding frame 1. A force resulting therefrom causes the halves 4, 5 to come to one another in a closed or open position.

Das Sperrblech 107" besteht aus einem federelastischen Drahtstück, welches sich an die Rahmenform des Halterahmens 1 anschmiegt. Daher ist diese Ausführungsform besonders zu bevorzugen. Das Sperrblech 107" in den Figuren 16 und 17 unterscheidet sich geometrisch von den Sperrblechen 107, 107' der Figuren 1-5. Die Funktionsweise ist jedoch im Wesentlichen gleich. Bezugszeichenliste 1 Halterahmen 2 Gelenkkopf 15 Erster Anschlag am Gelenkarm 3 Gelenkaufnahme 4 Erste Hälfte 17 5 Zweite Hälfte 18 6 Gelenkarm 19 Steckverbindermodul 7 Pressnase 20 Halterungsmittel 8 21 Rasthaken 9 Erste Mulde 22 Seitenteil 10 Zweite Mulde 23 Ausnehmung 11 Stirnseite 24 Erdungsbuchse 12 Stirnseite 25 13 Erster Anschlag 26 106 Ausnehmung 107, 107', 107" Erstes Sperrelement; zweites Sperrelement 109 Rasthaken 110 Spannungslinie 111 Mittellinie 112 Erster Anschlag des Gelenkkopfes 113 Erster Anschlag der Hälfte 114 Zweiter Anschlag des Gelenkkopfes 115 Zweiter Anschlag der Hälfte 116 Ausnehmung The locking plate 107 "consists of a resilient piece of wire which clings to the shape of the frame of the holding frame 1. This embodiment is therefore particularly preferred. The locking plate 107" in the Figures 16 and 17 differs geometrically from the locking plates 107, 107 'of Figures 1-5 . However, the functionality is essentially the same. <b> List of reference symbols </b> 1 Holding frame 2 Swivel head 15th First stop on the articulated arm 3 Joint mount 4th First half 17th 5 Second half 18th 6th Articulated arm 19th Connector module 7th Press nose 20th Holding means 8th 21st Locking hook 9 First hollow 22nd Side part 10 Second hollow 23 Recess 11 Face 24 Grounding socket 12th Face 25th 13 First stop 26th 106 Recess 107, 107 ', 107 " First locking element; second locking element 109 Locking hook 110 Tension line 111 Center line 112 First stop of the joint head 113 First stop of the half 114 Second stop of the joint head 115 Second stop of the half 116 Recess

Claims (17)

  1. Holding frame (1) into which plug connector modules (19) can be inserted, wherein the holding frame (1) consists of two interconnectable halves (4, 5), a first half (4) and a second half (5), wherein the holding frame (1) has a pivot point at each end side, wherein the line connecting the pivot points forms an axis of rotation which extends parallel to the side faces (22) of the halves (4, 5), wherein the halves (4, 5) can be rotated along the axis of rotation and can be aligned in a closed position and in an open position,
    characterized
    in that the first half (4) has a first stop (15) and a second stop, and
    in that the second half (5) has a first stop (13) and a second stop,
    in that the holding frame (1) is located in the closed position when the first stop (13) of the second half (5) bears against the first stop (15) of the first half (4), and the holding frame (1) is located in the open position when the second stop of the second half (5) bears against the second stop of the first half 4,
    in that the holding frame (1) has two fixing means of different types, and in that the halves (4, 5) can be fixed respectively in the closed position and the open position via the two fixing means of different types,
    in that one fixing means is at least one press lug (7, 7') which engages into at least one recess (10, 10') and in that a further fixing means is a spring-elastic locking element (107, 107', 107'') which fastens to the halves (4, 5) under pretension.
  2. Holding frame (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    a first half (4) has at least one joint head (2) and a second half (5) has at least one joint receptacle (3) which matches said joint head, wherein the joint head (2) of the first half (4) can engage into the joint receptacle (3) of the second half (5) and, as a result, an articulated connection of the halves (4, 5) can be provided.
  3. Holding frame (1) according to either of the preceding claims,
    characterized
    - in that the first half (4) has two joint heads (2, 2') which are arranged on the respective end faces of the first half (4), and
    - in that the second half (5) has two joint receptacles (3, 3') into which the joint heads (2, 2') of the first half (4) can engage.
  4. Holding frame (1) according to either of the two preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    a joint arm (6) is formed on the joint head (2) or a joint arm (6, 6') is formed on each of the joint heads (2, 2'), wherein the joint arm (6) or the joint arms (6, 6') is/are connected to the first half (4).
  5. Holding frame (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the at least one press lug (7), preferably however two press lugs (7, 7'), is/are formed on the first half (4).
  6. Holding frame (1) according to the preceding claim,
    characterized in that
    the press lug (7) is formed on the joint arm (6) or a press lug (7, 7') is formed on each of the joint arms (6, 6').
  7. Holding frame (1) according to the preceding claim,
    characterized
    - in that the second half (5) has the at least one recess (10) on one end face (11) or at least one recess (10, 10') on each of the two end faces (11, 12), and
    - in that the press lug (7) can be received in the at least one recess (10) or the press lugs (7, 7') can be received in the in each case at least one recess (10, 10'),
    - such that the halves (4, 5) can be fixed in relation to one another in at least two positions, an open position and a closed position.
  8. Holding frame (1) according to the preceding claim,
    characterized
    - in that the second half (5) has two recesses (9, 10) on an end face (11) or has two recesses (9, 9', 10, 10') on each of the two end faces (11, 12), and
    - in that the press lug (7) can be received in the two recesses (9, 10) or the press lugs (7, 7') can be received in the respective two recesses (9, 9', 10, 10'),
    - such that the halves (4, 5) can be fixed in relation to one another in at least two positions, an open position and a closed position.
  9. Holding frame (1) according to either of Claims 8 and 9,
    characterized in that
    the press lug (7) can be pressed into at least one of the at least one recess (9, 10) or the press lugs (7, 7') can be pressed into in each case at least one of the respectively at least one recess (9, 10).
  10. Holding frame (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the halves (4, 5) consist of a metallic material and, in a closed state, are in electrically conductive contact with one another.
  11. Holding frame (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the holding frame (1) has precisely one locking element (107, 107').
  12. Holding frame (1) according to one of the preceding Claims 1-10,
    characterized in that
    the holding frame (1) has a first locking element (107) and/or a second locking element (107').
  13. Holding frame (1) according to one of the preceding Claims 1-10,
    characterized in that
    the holding frame (1) has two first locking elements (107) and/or two second locking elements (107').
  14. Holding frame (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the first locking element (107) has a U-shape and one end of the locking element (107) is held on the first half (4) and the other end of the locking element (107) is held on the second half (5).
  15. Holding frame (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized
    - in that the first locking element (107) and/or the second locking element (107') is fastened on the halves (4, 5) under pretension, and
    - in that a force, which fixes the holding frame (1) in an open position or in a closed position, is exerted as a result of the pretension.
  16. Holding frame (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the second locking element (107') has a meandering form.
  17. Holding frame (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the first locking element (107) is arranged on an end face of the holding frame (1) and the second locking element (107') is arranged on the oppositely situated end face of the holding frame (1).
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