EP3382822A1 - Coupling device, method and use - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a plug-in coupling device for coupling a first RJ connector with a second RJ connector, a method for producing a coupling between a first RJ connector and a second RJ connector, and a use of a plug-in coupling device for coupling a first RJ connector with a second RJ connector.
- the field of the invention lies in the field of data link technology, in particular in the field of data link coupling technology, and in particular in the field of the coupling of current and data-conducting RJ connectors.
- Many modern electronic devices can be equipped with data transmission cables for transmission of e.g. Usage data are connected. Such devices therefore often require a power connection and a data connection, making a common power and data cable an efficient supply solution.
- This data conductors are used for power transmission, whereby the maximum transferable power is limited. Twisted-pair cables with separate conductors require special RJ connectors, which have separate data contacts and power contacts. However, such special RJ connectors can not be coupled together with conventional RJ connector couplings.
- One aspect of the invention relates to a plug-in device for receiving a first RJ connector at a first end and a second RJ connector at a second end, comprising data coupling means for connecting a plurality of data conductors of the first RJ connector to a plurality of data conductors the second RJ connector and a power coupling means for connecting a plurality of power conductors of the first RJ connector with a plurality of power conductors of the second RJ connector, wherein the data coupling means and the power coupling means are electrically separated from each other.
- the first and second connectors may be any family member of the RJ connector category, with the first and second RJ connectors preferably belonging to the same RJ connector category.
- the first RJ connector may be received along the first connection direction at the first end and the second RJ connector may be received along the second connection direction at the second end.
- the first and the second connecting direction preferably run parallel to one another.
- the first and second connection directions are not parallel to each other, thereby enabling an angled plug-in coupling device.
- the data coupling device is designed to transmit a data stream of the first RJ connector to the second RJ connector and vice versa.
- the data coupling means may comprise at the first end a first data contact element for each of the plurality of data conductors of the first RJ connector, each first data contact element being adapted to contact exactly one associated data conductor of the first RJ connector.
- the data coupling means may also have at the second end a second data contact element for each of the plurality of data conductors of the second RJ connector, each second data contact element being designed with exactly one associated data conductor of the second RJ connector in FIG Get in touch.
- the data coupling device is further configured to cross connect each of the first data contact elements to a second data contact element, thereby enabling transmission of the data stream from the first RJ connector to the second RJ connector and vice versa.
- Cross in this sense means that in a planar circuit diagram of the data coupling device each imaginary line connecting a first data contact element and the associated second data contact element, each further imaginary line, each connecting a further first data contact element with the correspondingly associated second data contact element , crosses.
- crossed contacts of the cross-cable technology are known to the person skilled in the art, whereby in the case of the first data contact elements or the second data contact elements, certain data contact elements or contact leads are interchanged in a known manner.
- the power coupling device is configured to transmit a current for operating an electrical device from the first RJ connector to the second RJ connector and vice versa.
- each of the first RJ connector and the second RJ connector separate power conductors for conducting the current, which are formed separately from the data conductors.
- the power coupling device may include at the first end a first power contact element for each of the plurality of power conductors of the first RJ connector, each first power contact element configured to contact exactly one associated power conductor of the first RJ connector.
- the power coupling device may also have at the second end a second power contact element for each of the plurality of power conductors of the second RJ connector, each second power contact element configured to contact exactly one associated power conductor of the second RJ connector.
- the power coupling device is further configured to cross-connect each of the first power contact elements to a second power contact element, thereby transferring the current from the first power contact element first RJ connector to the second RJ connector and vice versa.
- Cross-connect in this sense means that in a planar circuit diagram of the power coupling device, each imaginary line connecting a first power contact element and the associated second power contact element connects each further imaginary line each connecting a further first power contact element to the correspondingly associated second power contact element , crosses.
- crossed contacts of cross-cable technology are known to the person skilled in the art, with the first power contact elements or the second power contact elements interchanging certain power contact elements or line wires in a known manner.
- the data coupling device and the power coupling device are in this case formed electrically separated from each other.
- the power contact elements and the data contact elements are formed separately at each of the first and the second end, so that a data transmission via the data coupling device without operation of the power coupling device and vice versa is possible.
- the separate formation of the data coupling device and the power coupling device makes it possible to operate electrical devices efficiently, which obtain their data and their current via an RJ plug connector.
- the first power contact elements and the first data contact elements may be formed on opposite sides of the first end of the plug-in coupling device.
- the second power contact elements and the second data contact elements may be formed on opposite sides of the second end of the plug-in coupling device.
- the power coupling device of the plug-in coupling device comprises at least two, preferably exactly two, first Power contact elements at the first end for making electrical contact with the first RJ connector and at least two, preferably exactly two, second power contact elements at the second end for making electrical contact with the second RJ connector.
- the at least two first power contact elements may in this case be arranged on an opposite side of the first end with respect to the first data contact elements. This means that the first data contact elements are arranged on a first or lower side of the first end, while the first power contact elements are arranged on a second or upper side of the first end, wherein the first side of the first end of the second side of the first end opposite.
- the at least two second power contact elements may be disposed on an opposite side of the second end with respect to the second data contact elements.
- the first side of the first end and the first side of the second end may in this case be formed on a same side of the plug-in coupling device.
- the power coupling device is further configured to transmit at least 48 V DC or AC a power of at least 95W, preferably at least 110W, more preferably at least 145W and / or at most 200W, preferably at most 170W, more preferably at most 150W ,
- the power coupling device may further be designed to transmit at least 48 V DC or AC a current of at least 2A, preferably at least 2.5A, more preferably at least 3A and / or at most 10A, preferably at most 5A, more preferably at most 4A.
- the data coupler of the plug-in device connects the plurality of data conductors of the first RJ connector to the plurality of data conductors of the second RJ connector, the data coupler having data contact elements at the first end for establishing a data connection with the first one Cross-connect RJ connector with data contact elements at the second end for establishing a data connection with the second RJ connector.
- the power coupling means connects the plug-in coupling device to the plurality of power conductors of the first RJ connector crossed to the plurality of power conductors of the second RJ connector, the power coupling means comprising power contact elements at the first end for making electrical contact with the first end first RJ connector crossed with power contact elements at the second end for making an electrical contact with the second RJ connector connects.
- the data coupling device and the power coupling device of the plug-in coupling device are at least partially formed on a printed circuit board.
- the printed circuit board can in particular be designed as a PCB (printed circuit board) or as a flex PCB (flexible PCB).
- the printed circuit board may in particular be designed to be connected to the first and second data contact elements and power contact elements.
- the printed circuit board may be formed to cross-connect the first and second data contact elements and / or to cross-connect the first and second power contact elements.
- the data coupling device is at least partially formed on a first printed circuit board and the power coupling device is at least partially formed on a second printed circuit board.
- the first printed circuit board can in this case be designed in particular, with to be connected to the first and second data contact elements.
- the first printed circuit board may be formed to cross-connect the first and second data contact elements.
- the second printed circuit board may in particular be designed to be connected to the first and second power contact elements.
- the second printed circuit board may be formed to cross-connect the first and second power contact elements.
- the plug-in coupling device is designed to be Power-over-Ethernet-compatible.
- the data-coupling device is designed to transmit an operating current for an electrical device and thus partially to take over the function of the power coupling device. This makes it possible to additionally supply devices with electric current, which draw their power via Power-over-Ethernet.
- the data coupling device is designed to be at least IEEE 802.3bt compatible.
- the data coupling device is designed to have a current of at least 2 A, preferably at least 3 A, most preferably at least 3.75 A and at most 10 A, preferably at most 5 A, most preferably at most 4 A in each case at least 45 V DC or 30 V AC, preferably 75 V DC or 50 V AC and a maximum of 150 V DC or 100 V AC, preferably a maximum of 90 V DC or 60 V AC to transmit.
- the plug-in coupling device is configured to couple a first RJ-45 connector and a second RJ-45 connector.
- the male coupling device is configured to couple the first RJ-45 connector and the second RJ-45 connector when the first RJ-45 connector and the second RJ-45 connector are each formed with or without separate power conductors.
- the plug-in coupling device further comprises a housing, wherein the housing comprises two substantially equal parts housing shells and the housing or the two housing shells at least partially surrounds the plug-in coupling device or the data coupling device and the power coupling device.
- “Essentially” means in this sense comprehensively small, production-related deviations. By a gleichleichariae training of the two housing shells a simplified and cost-effective manufacturing process of the housing is made possible.
- the housing shells may further be designed to engage in an operating state of the housing shells in which the two housing shells at least partially surround the plug-in coupling device and the power coupling device, respectively, in order to block mutual slipping of the two housing shells.
- the two housing shells may also be designed to engage in the operating state with the plug-in coupling device, so that a relative slippage between the plug-in device and the housing shell is blocked.
- the two housing shells may further comprise at least one latching mechanism, which is designed to lock with the plug-in coupling device in the operating state of the housing shells, as defined above, and thus releasably secure the housing shells to the plug-in coupling device.
- a secure fit of the housing is ensured on the plug-in device.
- the housing can protect the plug-in coupling device from damage and external influences, and electrically isolate the plug-in coupling device to the outside.
- the plug-in coupling device further comprises a shielding element, which at least partially surrounds the plug-in coupling device or the data coupling device and the power coupling device and essentially shields them from external electromagnetic fields.
- the shield element may in this case consist of a metal or conductive plastic or material, whereby the shield element as Faraday'scher Cage surrounds the plug-in coupling device or the data coupling device and the power coupling device and thus shields to the outside.
- the shielding element may be formed in several pieces and at least partially surround the housing.
- the screen element can engage the housing and / or the plug-in coupling device in an operating state of the screen element in which the screen element at least partially surrounds the plug-in coupling device or the data coupling device and the power coupling device in order to prevent the screen element from slipping relative to the plug-in coupling device to block.
- the housing is also designed as a shielding element, and thus a separate shielding element need not be provided, whereby the manufacturing process of the plug-in coupling device is simplified.
- the plug-in coupling device further comprises a latching device, which is designed to fasten the plug-in coupling device to a complementary latching mechanism of an external fastening frame.
- the latching device may be formed in particular on the housing and / or the shielding element.
- the external mounting frame can here be any object to which the plug-in coupling device is to be attached, such as e.g. a frame, a table box or a control box or control cabinet.
- the latching device is not limited to a latching mechanism, but can be realized by any attachment method, such as e.g. Gluing, clamping, screwing, pressing or any other friction fit.
- Another aspect relates to a method of making a coupling between a first RJ connector and a second RJ connector, comprising providing a male coupling device for receiving the first RJ connector at a first end and the second RJ connector at a second end, wherein the plug-in device comprises data coupling means for connecting a plurality of data conductors of the first RJ connector to a plurality of data conductors of the second RJ connector and a power coupling means for connecting a plurality of power conductors of the first RJ connector with a plurality of power conductors of the second RJ connector, wherein the data coupling means and the power coupling means are electrically separated from each other.
- the method further includes receiving the first RJ connector at the first end and receiving the second RJ connector at the second end.
- the first and second connectors may be any family member of the RJ connector category, with the first and second RJ connectors preferably belonging to the same RJ connector category.
- the first RJ connector may be received along the first connection direction at the first end and the second RJ connector may be received along the second connection direction at the second end.
- the first connection direction and the second connection direction preferably run parallel to one another.
- the first and second connection directions are not parallel to each other, thereby enabling an angled plug-in coupling device.
- the data coupling device is designed to transmit a data stream of the first RJ connector to the second RJ connector and vice versa.
- the data coupling means may comprise at the first end a first data contact element for each of the plurality of data conductors of the first RJ connector, each first data contact element being adapted to contact exactly one associated data conductor of the first RJ connector.
- the data coupling means may also have at the second end a second data contact element for each of the plurality of data conductors of the second RJ connector, each second data contact element being adapted to contact exactly one associated data conductor of the second RJ connector.
- the data coupling device is further arranged to cross connect each of the first data contact elements, each with a wide data contact element, whereby a transmission of the data stream of the first RJ connector to the second RJ connector and vice versa.
- Cross in this sense means that in a planar circuit diagram of the data coupling device each imaginary line connecting a first data contact element and the associated second data contact element, each further imaginary line, each connecting a further first data contact element with the correspondingly associated second data contact element , crosses.
- crossed contacts of the cross-cable technology are known to the person skilled in the art, whereby in the case of the first data contact elements or the second data contact elements, certain data contact elements or contact leads are interchanged in a known manner.
- the power coupling device is configured to transmit a current for operating an electrical device from the first RJ connector to the second RJ connector and vice versa.
- each of the first RJ connector and the second RJ connector separate power conductors for conducting the current, which are formed separately from the data conductors.
- the power coupling device may include at the first end a first power contact element for each of the plurality of power conductors of the first RJ connector, each first power contact element configured to contact exactly one associated power conductor of the first RJ connector.
- the power coupling device may also have at the second end a second power contact element for each of the plurality of power conductors of the second RJ connector, each second power contact element configured to contact exactly one associated power conductor of the second RJ connector.
- the power coupling device is further configured to connect each of the first power contact elements crossed to a respective second power contact element, thereby allowing current to be transferred from the first RJ connector to the second RJ connector and vice versa.
- Crosssed in this sense means that in a planar circuit diagram of the power coupling device each imaginary line, which a first power contact element and the associated second power contact element connects, each further imaginary straight line, which in each case connects a further first power contact element to the correspondingly assigned second power contact element, crosses.
- crossed contacts of the cross-cable technology are known to the person skilled in the art, whereby in the case of the first power contact elements or the second power contact elements certain power contact elements or power wires are interchanged in a known manner.
- the data coupling device and the power coupling device are in this case formed electrically separated from each other.
- the power contact elements and the data contact elements are formed separately at each of the first and the second end, so that a data transmission via the data coupling device without operation of the power coupling device and vice versa is possible.
- the separate formation of the data coupling device and the power coupling device makes it possible to operate electrical devices efficiently, which obtain their data and their current via an RJ plug connector.
- the method includes establishing electrical contact of the male coupling device with the first RJ connector and establishing electrical contact of the male coupling device with the second RJ connector.
- the power coupling device of the plug-in coupling device comprises at least two, preferably exactly two, first power contact elements at the first end for making electrical contact with the first RJ connector and at least two, preferably exactly two, second power contact elements at the second end for producing an electrical Contact with the second RJ connector.
- the at least two first power contact elements can be hereby be arranged on an opposite side of the first end with respect to the first data contact elements.
- first data contact elements are arranged on a first or lower side of the first end, while the first power contact elements are arranged on a second or upper side of the first end, wherein the first side of the first end of the second side of the first end opposite.
- the at least two second power contact elements may be disposed on an opposite side of the second end with respect to the second data contact elements.
- the second data contact elements are arranged on a first or lower side of the second end, while the second power contact elements are arranged on a second or upper side of the second end, wherein the first side of the second end of the second side of the second end opposite.
- the data coupling means of the plug-in coupling device connects the plurality of data conductors of the first RJ connector crossed to the plurality of data conductors of the second RJ connector.
- the power coupling means connects the plug-in coupling device to connect the plurality of power conductors of the first RJ connector with the plurality of power conductors of the second RJ connector.
- the data coupling device and the power coupling device of the plug-in coupling device are at least partially formed on a printed circuit board.
- the printed circuit board can in particular be designed as a PCB (printed circuit board) or as a flex PCB (flexible PCB).
- the printed circuit board may in particular be designed to be connected to the first and second data contact elements and power contact elements.
- the printed circuit board may be formed to cross-connect the first and second data contact elements and / or to cross-connect the first and second power contact elements.
- the data coupling device is at least partially formed on a first printed circuit board and the power coupling device is at least partially formed on a second printed circuit board.
- the first printed circuit board may in this case be designed, in particular, to be connected to the first and second data contact elements.
- the first printed circuit board may be formed to cross-connect the first and second data contact elements.
- the second printed circuit board may in particular be designed to be connected to the first and second power contact elements.
- the second printed circuit board may be formed to cross-connect the first and second power contact elements.
- the plug-in coupling device is designed to be Power-over-Ethernet-compatible.
- the data-coupling device is designed to transmit an operating current for an electrical device and thus partially to take over the function of the power coupling device. This makes it possible to additionally supply devices with electric current, which draw their power via Power-over-Ethernet.
- the data coupling device is designed to be at least IEEE 802.3bt compatible.
- the data coupling device is designed to have a current of at least 2 A, preferably at least 3 A, most preferably at least 3.75 A, and at most 10 A, preferably at most 5 A, most preferably at most 4 A with in each case at least 45 V DC or 30 V AC, preferably 75 V DC or 50 V AC and at most 150 V DC or 100 V AC, preferably at most 90 V DC or 60 V AC to transfer.
- the plug-in coupling device is configured to couple a first RJ-45 connector and a second RJ-45 connector.
- the male coupling device is configured to couple the first RJ-45 connector and the second RJ-45 connector when the first RJ-45 connector and the second RJ-45 connector are each formed with or without separate power conductors.
- the plug-in coupling device further comprises a housing, wherein the housing comprises two substantially equal-part housing shells and the housing at least partially surrounds the plug-in coupling device.
- “Essentially” means in this sense comprehensively small, production-related deviations. By a gleichleichariae training of the two housing shells a simplified and cost-effective manufacturing process of the housing is made possible.
- the housing shells can furthermore be designed to engage with one another in an operating state of the housing shells, in which the two housing shells at least partially surround the plug-in coupling device, in order to block mutual slipping of the two housing shells.
- the two housing shells may also be designed to engage the plug-in coupling device in the operating state of the housing shells as defined above, so that relative slippage between the plug-in coupling device and the housing shell is blocked.
- the two housing shells may further comprise at least one locking mechanism which is designed to lock with the plug-in coupling device in the operating state and thus releasably secure the housing shells to the plug-in coupling device.
- a secure fit of the housing is ensured on the plug-in device.
- the housing can protect the plug-in coupling device from damage and external influences, and electrically isolate the plug-in coupling device to the outside.
- the plug-in coupling device further comprises a shield element which at least partially surrounds the plug-in coupling device and shields from external electromagnetic fields.
- the shield element may in this case consist of a metal or conductive plastic or material, whereby the shield element surrounds the plug-in coupling device as a Faraday cage and thus shields it to the outside.
- the shielding element may be formed in several pieces and at least partially surround the housing.
- the screen element can engage the housing and / or the plug-in coupling device in an operating state of the screen element, in which the screen element at least partially surrounds the plug-in coupling device, in order to block the screen element from slipping relative to the plug-in coupling device.
- the housing is also designed as a shielding element, and thus a separate shielding element need not be provided, whereby the manufacturing process of the plug-in coupling device is simplified.
- the method further comprises attaching the plug-in coupling device to a complementary latching mechanism of a mounting frame.
- the plug-in coupling device further comprises a latching device, which is designed to fasten the plug-in coupling device to the complementary latching mechanism of the fastening frame.
- the latching device may be formed in particular on the housing and / or the shielding element.
- the mounting frame may in this case be any object to which the plug-in coupling device is to be attached, such as e.g. a frame, a table box or a control box or control cabinet.
- the latching device is not limited to a latching mechanism, but can be realized by any attachment method, such as e.g. Gluing, clamping, screwing, pressing or any other friction fit.
- a further aspect relates to a use of a plug-in coupling device according to one of the above-described coupling coupling devices a first RJ connector with a second RJ connector.
- FIG. 1 shows the arrangement of first data contact elements 3A and second data contact elements 3B, as well as first power contact elements 2A and second power contact elements 2B of a plug-in device 1.
- the plug-in device 1 is in this exemplary embodiment in particular designed to a first RJ-45 connector (not shown) with a second RJ-45 connector (not shown) to couple.
- the first and second data contact elements each have data contacts 3A 1 to 3A 8 and 3B 1 to 3B 8 , which are shown by way of example in FIG FIG. 1 with reference to FIGS. 3A 1 and 3B 1 .
- the first and second data contact elements 3A, 3B are arranged on a base plate 4 of the connector, the base plate 4 defining a lower side of the plug-in coupling device 1 .
- the base plate 4 is made of an electrically insulating material, preferably electromagnetically insulating material, wherein the base plate is formed to electrically isolate the first data contact elements 3A from the second data contact elements 3B .
- the base plate 4 may preferably be formed in one piece and may further comprise position elements 4A , which for positioning a printed circuit board 5 (see FIG. 2 and following) in complementary position element recordings 5A of the printed circuit board 5 are received.
- the first data contact elements 3A are arranged at a first end of the plug-in coupling device 1 and designed to come into contact with data conductors of the first RJ-45 connector.
- the first data contact elements 3A are also at least partially resilient in order to ensure good contact with the data conductors of the first RJ-45 connector.
- the second data contact elements 3B are arranged at a second end of the plug-in coupling device 1 and designed to come into contact with data conductors of the second RJ-45 connector.
- the second data contact elements 3B are also at least partially resilient in order to ensure good contact with the data conductors of the second RJ-45 connector.
- the first and second power contact elements 2A, 2B are in FIG FIG. 1 shown suspended, since they are connected to the printed circuit board 5 , which in FIG. 2 and the following is shown.
- the first and second power contact elements 2A, 2B are not physically connected to the base plate 4 , but are separated from the base plate 4 by an insulating gas or air to insure good isolation of the first and second power contact elements 2A, 2B within the base To ensure plug-in device 1 .
- the first and second power contact elements 2A, 2B may also be mounted in the base plate 4 in order to increase structural stability of the plug-in coupling device 1 .
- the first power contact elements 2A are arranged at a first end of the plug-in coupling device 1 and designed to come into contact with power conductors of the first RJ-45 connector.
- the first power contact elements 2A are also at least partially resilient, in particular designed as resilient contact clips, in order to ensure good contact with the power conductors of the first RJ-45 connector.
- the resilient contact yokes of the first power contact elements 2A are in this case formed on an upper side of the plug-in coupling device 1 .
- the first resilient data contact elements 3A and the first resilient power contact elements 2A Preferably formed on opposite sides, in each case the lower and upper side of the plug-in coupling device 1 , so that acts after receiving the first RJ-45 connector spring action of the first data contact elements 3A against a spring action of the first power contact elements 2A , whereby a secure fit of the first RJ 45 connector and a good contact is ensured.
- the second power contact elements 2B are arranged at a second end of the plug-in coupling device 1 and designed to come into contact with power conductors of the second RJ-45 plug connector.
- the second power contact elements 2B are also at least partially resilient, in particular designed as resilient contact clips, in order to ensure good contact with the power conductors of the second RJ-45 connector.
- the resilient contact yokes of the second power contact elements 2B are in this case formed on an upper side of the plug-in coupling device 1 .
- the second resilient data contact elements 3B and the second resilient power contact elements 2B are preferably formed on opposite sides of the plug-in coupling device 1 , so that acts after receiving the second RJ-45 connector, a spring action of the second data contact elements 3B against a spring action of the second power contact elements 2B , whereby a secure fit of the second RJ-45 connector and good contact is ensured.
- FIG. 2 shows the plug-in device 1 according to FIG. 1 with the printed circuit board 5.
- the printed circuit board 5 in this case has position element recordings 5A , which are designed to receive the position elements 4A of the base plate 4 and thus to block or prevent slippage of the printed circuit board 5 within the plug-in coupling device 1 .
- Positioning elements 4A and position-element receptacles 5A may further be designed to be frictionally connected, whereby the printed circuit board 5 is fastened to the base plate 4 .
- Printed circuit board 5 and base plate 4 can either be arranged directly against each other, or be separated from each other by a separating layer, for example a protective layer and / or an insulating layer and / or a lacquer layer.
- the data contact elements 3A, 3B are connected to the printed circuit board 5 , which connects the data contact elements 3A crossed with the data contact elements 3B .
- the data contact elements 3A 1 and 3B 1 are crossed by the printed circuit board 5 .
- the data contact elements 3A, 3B and their connection on the printed circuit board 5 form the data coupling device 3.
- the power contact elements 2A, 2B are connected to the printed circuit board 5 , which connects the power contact elements 2A crossed with the power contact elements 2B .
- the power contact elements 2A, 2B and their connection on the printed circuit board 5 form the power coupling device 2.
- FIG. 3 shows the plug-in device 1 according to FIG. 2 with mounted structural element 6.
- Structural element 6 is formed on the printed circuit board 5 and designed to guide and / or support the power contact elements 2A, 2B .
- structural element 6 can be formed from the same material as base plate 4 or another electrically insulating material.
- the structural element 6 can be connected to the printed circuit board 5 and / or the base plate 4 by, for example, gluing, clamping or latching.
- the structural element 6 also has four guide rails 6A , which are designed to support the housing shells 7 (see FIG FIGS. 4A and 4B ) on the plug-in coupling device 1 and to block slippage of the housing shells 7 on the plug-in coupling device in at least one direction.
- the structural element 6 furthermore has latching lugs 6B which are designed to engage with complementary latching elements 7B (see FIGS. 4A and 4B ) of the housing shells 7 to engage and thus to fix the housing shells 7 on the plug-in coupling device 1 .
- FIG. 4A shows a plug-in device 1 according to FIG. 3 with a mounted housing shell 7.
- the housing shell 7 is designed to at least partially surround the plug-in coupling device 1 and to isolate to the outside and to protect against damage.
- the housing shell 7 may for this example consist of an insulating plastic or a composite material.
- the housing shell 7 further has rail receivers 7A for receiving the guide rails 6A of the structural element 6 .
- the housing shell 7 further comprises - Einrastieri -7B, which with the locking lugs 6B of Structure element 6 can engage in order to fix the housing shell 7 on the structural element 6 of the plug-in coupling device 1 .
- latching elements 7A and locking lugs 6A can also be replaced by other fixing elements, such as by an adhesive portion or a clamping portion.
- the housing shell 7 is designed to at least partially surround the plug-in coupling device 1 together with an identical-part housing shell 7 . As a result, a manufacturing process of the housing shells 7 is simplified.
- the housing shell 7 has at least one housing shell projection 7C and at least one housing shell recess 7D , wherein the housing shell projections 7C and the housing shell recesses 7D of two housing shells are adapted to engage each other to block slippage of the housing shells on the plug-in coupling device 1 .
- FIG. 4B shows such an arrangement in which the two housing shells 7 are arranged on the plug-in coupling device and engage with each other.
- the housing shells 7 further have a connector latching receptacle 7E , which is designed to receive the latching mechanism of a conventional RJ-45 connector.
- the housing shells 7 form at the first and the second end in each case a connector receptacle 8, for receiving in each case an RJ-45 connector.
- FIG. 5 shows a plug-in device 1 according to FIG. 4B with mounted screen element 9.
- the shield element 9 is designed to protect the plug-in coupling device 1 from external electromagnetic fields and is designed as a Faraday cage, which at least partially surrounds the plug-in coupling device 1 .
- the shield element 9 may be formed of a metal or a conductive plastic.
- the shield element 9 can also be designed to additionally protect the plug-in coupling device 1 from damage.
- the plug-in coupling device may have any combination of any number of features of the above-mentioned embodiments and the figures.
Abstract
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Steckkupplungsvorrichtung zur Aufnahme eines ersten RJ-Steckverbinders an einem ersten Ende und eines zweiten RJ-Steckverbinders an einem zweiten Ende, umfassend eine Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung zur Verbindung einer Vielzahl von Datenleitern des ersten RJ-Steckverbinders mit einer Vielzahl von Datenleitern des zweiten RJ-Steckverbinders; und eine Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung zur Verbindung einer Vielzahl von Leistungsleitern des ersten RJ-Steckverbinders mit einer Vielzahl von Leistungsleitern des zweiten RJ-Steckverbinders, wobei die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung und die Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung elektrisch voneinander getrennt ausgebildet sind. Die Erfindung betrifft ferner ein Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Kupplung zwischen einem ersten RJ-Steckverbinder und einem zweiten RJ-Steckverbinder und eine Verwendung der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung zum Kuppeln eines ersten RJ-Steckverbinders mit einem zweiten RJ-Steckverbinder. The invention relates to a plug-in coupling device for receiving a first RJ connector at a first end and a second RJ connector at a second end, comprising data coupling means for connecting a plurality of data conductors of the first RJ connector to a plurality of data conductors of the second RJ connector; and a power coupling means for connecting a plurality of power conductors of the first RJ connector to a plurality of power conductors of the second RJ connector, wherein the data coupling means and the power coupling means are electrically separated from each other. The invention further relates to a method for producing a coupling between a first RJ connector and a second RJ connector and a use of the plug-in coupling device for coupling a first RJ connector with a second RJ connector.
Description
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Steckkupplungsvorrichtung zum Kuppeln eines ersten RJ-Steckverbinders mit einem zweiten RJ-Steckverbinder, ein Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Kupplung zwischen einem ersten RJ-Steckverbinder und einem zweiten RJ-Steckverbinder, und eine Verwendung einer Steckkupplungsvorrichtung zum Kuppeln eines ersten RJ-Steckverbinders mit einem zweiten RJ-Steckverbinder.The invention relates to a plug-in coupling device for coupling a first RJ connector with a second RJ connector, a method for producing a coupling between a first RJ connector and a second RJ connector, and a use of a plug-in coupling device for coupling a first RJ connector with a second RJ connector.
Das Gebiet der Erfindung liegt in dem Feld der Datenverbindungstechnik, insbesondere auf dem Gebiet der Datenverbindungskupplungstechnik, und insbesondere auf dem Gebiet der Kupplung von Strom- und Daten-leitenden RJ-Steckverbindern. Viele moderne elektronische Geräte können mit Datenübertragungskabeln zur Übertragung von z.B. Nutzungsdaten verbunden werden. Solche Geräte benötigen daher oft eine Stromverbindung und eine Datenverbindung, wodurch ein gemeinsames Strom-und-Datenkabel eine effiziente Versorgungslösung darstellt. Insbesondere auf dem Gebiet der twisted-pair-Kabel mit RJ-Steckverbindern wurde dies bereits durch Power-over-Ethernet-Protokolle implementiert. Hierbei werden Datenleiter zur Stromübertragung verwendet, wodurch die maximal übertragbare Leistung jedoch beschränkt ist. Twisted-pair-Kabel mit gesonderten Stromleitern benötigen spezielle RJ-Steckverbinder, welche gesonderte Datenkontakte und Stromkontakte aufweisen. Solche speziellen RJ-Steckverbinder können jedoch nicht mit herkömmlichen RJ-Steckverbinderkupplungen miteinander verkuppelt werden.The field of the invention lies in the field of data link technology, in particular in the field of data link coupling technology, and in particular in the field of the coupling of current and data-conducting RJ connectors. Many modern electronic devices can be equipped with data transmission cables for transmission of e.g. Usage data are connected. Such devices therefore often require a power connection and a data connection, making a common power and data cable an efficient supply solution. Especially in the field of twisted-pair cables with RJ connectors, this has already been implemented through Power-over-Ethernet protocols. This data conductors are used for power transmission, whereby the maximum transferable power is limited. Twisted-pair cables with separate conductors require special RJ connectors, which have separate data contacts and power contacts. However, such special RJ connectors can not be coupled together with conventional RJ connector couplings.
Daher ist es die Aufgabe der Erfindung, eine Steckkupplungsvorrichtung für RJ-Steckverbinder bereitzustellen, welche zwei RJ-Steckverbinder mit gesonderten Stromleitern und Datenleitern miteinander kuppeln kann.Therefore, it is the object of the invention to provide a plug-in device for RJ connector, which can couple two RJ connectors with separate conductors and data conductors together.
Ein Aspekt der Erfindung betrifft eine Steckkupplungsvorrichtung zur Aufnahme eines ersten RJ-Steckverbinders an einem ersten Ende und eines zweiten RJ-Steckverbinders an einem zweiten Ende, umfassend eine Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung zur Verbindung einer Vielzahl von Datenleitern des ersten RJ-Steckverbinders mit einer Vielzahl von Datenleitern des zweiten RJ-Steckverbinders und eine Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung zur Verbindung einer Vielzahl von Leistungsleitern des ersten RJ-Steckverbinders mit einer Vielzahl von Leistungsleitern des zweiten RJ-Steckverbinders, wobei die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung und die Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung elektrisch voneinander getrennt ausgebildet sind.One aspect of the invention relates to a plug-in device for receiving a first RJ connector at a first end and a second RJ connector at a second end, comprising data coupling means for connecting a plurality of data conductors of the first RJ connector to a plurality of data conductors the second RJ connector and a power coupling means for connecting a plurality of power conductors of the first RJ connector with a plurality of power conductors of the second RJ connector, wherein the data coupling means and the power coupling means are electrically separated from each other.
Hierbei können der erste und der zweite Steckverbinder ein beliebiges Familienmitglied der RJ-Steckverbinderkategorie sein, wobei der erste und der zweite RJ-Steckverbinder bevorzugt der gleichen RJ-Steckverbinderkategorie angehören. Insbesondere kann der erste RJ-Steckverbinder entlang einer ersten Verbindungsrichtung an dem ersten Ende aufgenommen werden und der zweite RJ-Steckverbinder entlang einer zweiten Verbindungsrichtung an dem zweiten Ende aufgenommen werden. Hierbei verlaufen die erste und die zweite Verbindungsrichtung bevorzugt parallel zueinander. Es ist jedoch ebenfalls möglich, dass die erste und zweite Verbindungsrichtung nicht parallel zueinander verlaufen, wodurch eine angewinkelte Steckkupplungsvorrichtung ermöglicht wird.Here, the first and second connectors may be any family member of the RJ connector category, with the first and second RJ connectors preferably belonging to the same RJ connector category. In particular, the first RJ connector may be received along the first connection direction at the first end and the second RJ connector may be received along the second connection direction at the second end. In this case, the first and the second connecting direction preferably run parallel to one another. However, it is also possible that the first and second connection directions are not parallel to each other, thereby enabling an angled plug-in coupling device.
Die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung ist ausgelegt, einen Datenstrom des ersten RJ-Steckverbinders an den zweiten RJ-Steckverbinder und umgekehrt zu übermitteln. Hierfür kann die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung an dem ersten Ende ein erstes Datenkontaktelement für jeden der Vielzahl von Datenleitern des ersten RJ-Steckverbinders aufweisen, wobei jedes erste Datenkontaktelement ausgelegt ist mit genau einem zugeordneten Datenleiter des ersten RJ-Steckverbinders in Kontakt zu gelangen. Die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung kann auch an dem zweiten Ende ein zweites Datenkontaktelement für jeden der Vielzahl von Datenleitern des zweiten RJ-Steckverbinders aufweisen, wobei jedes zweite Datenkontaktelement ausgelegt ist mit genau einem zugeordneten Datenleiter des zweiten RJ-Steckverbinders in Kontakt zu gelangen. Die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung ist ferner ausgelegt, jeden der ersten Datenkontaktelemente mit jeweils einem zweiten Datenkontaktelement gekreuzt in Verbindung zu bringen, wodurch eine Übertragung des Datenstroms von dem ersten RJ-Steckverbinder auf den zweiten RJ-Steckverbinder und umgekehrt ermöglicht wird. "Gekreuzt" bedeutet in diesem Sinne, dass in einem planaren Schaltdiagramm der Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung jede imaginäre Gerade, welche ein erstes Datenkontaktelement und das zugeordnete zweite Datenkontaktelement verbindet, jede weitere imaginäre Gerade, welche jeweils ein weiteres erstes Datenkontaktelement mit dem entsprechend zugeordneten zweiten Datenkontaktelement verbindet, kreuzt. Insbesondere sind dem Fachmann gekreuzte Kontakte aus der Crosskabel-Technologie bekannt, wobei bei den ersten Datenkontaktelementen oder den zweiten Datenkontaktelementen gewisse Datenkontaktelemente bzw. Kontaktadern auf bekannte Art und Weise vertauscht sind.The data coupling device is designed to transmit a data stream of the first RJ connector to the second RJ connector and vice versa. For this, the data coupling means may comprise at the first end a first data contact element for each of the plurality of data conductors of the first RJ connector, each first data contact element being adapted to contact exactly one associated data conductor of the first RJ connector. The data coupling means may also have at the second end a second data contact element for each of the plurality of data conductors of the second RJ connector, each second data contact element being designed with exactly one associated data conductor of the second RJ connector in FIG Get in touch. The data coupling device is further configured to cross connect each of the first data contact elements to a second data contact element, thereby enabling transmission of the data stream from the first RJ connector to the second RJ connector and vice versa. "Crossed" in this sense means that in a planar circuit diagram of the data coupling device each imaginary line connecting a first data contact element and the associated second data contact element, each further imaginary line, each connecting a further first data contact element with the correspondingly associated second data contact element , crosses. In particular, crossed contacts of the cross-cable technology are known to the person skilled in the art, whereby in the case of the first data contact elements or the second data contact elements, certain data contact elements or contact leads are interchanged in a known manner.
Die Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung ist ausgelegt, einen Strom zur Betreibung eines elektrischen Geräts von dem ersten RJ-Steckverbinder an den zweiten RJ-Steckverbinder und umgekehrt zu übertragen. Hierfür weisen jeweils der erste RJ-Steckverbinder und der zweite RJ-Steckverbinder gesonderte Leistungsleiter zur Leitung des Stroms auf, die getrennt von den Datenleitern ausgebildet sind. Die Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung kann an dem ersten Ende ein erstes Leistungskontaktelement für jeden der Vielzahl von Leistungsleitern des ersten RJ-Steckverbinders aufweisen, wobei jedes erste Leistungskontaktelement ausgelegt ist mit genau einem zugeordneten Leistungsleiter des ersten RJ-Steckverbinders in Kontakt zu gelangen. Die Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung kann auch an dem zweiten Ende ein zweites Leistungskontaktelement für jeden der Vielzahl von Leistungsleitern des zweiten RJ-Steckverbinders aufweisen, wobei jedes zweite Leistungskontaktelement ausgelegt ist mit genau einem zugeordneten Leistungsleiter des zweiten RJ-Steckverbinders in Kontakt zu gelangen. Die Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung ist ferner ausgelegt, jeden der ersten Leistungskontaktelemente mit jeweils einem zweiten Leistungskontaktelement gekreuzt in Verbindung zu bringen, wodurch eine Übertragung des Stroms von dem ersten RJ-Steckverbinder auf den zweiten RJ-Steckverbinder und umgekehrt ermöglicht wird. "Gekreuzt" bedeutet in diesem Sinne, dass in einem planaren Schaltdiagramm der Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung jede imaginäre Gerade, welche ein erstes Leistungskontaktelement und das zugeordnete zweite Leistungskontaktelement verbindet, jede weitere imaginäre Gerade, welche jeweils ein weiteres erstes Leistungskontaktelement mit dem entsprechend zugeordneten zweiten Leistungskontaktelement verbindet, kreuzt. Insbesondere sind dem Fachmann gekreuzte Kontakte aus der Crosskabel-Technologie bekannt, wobei bei den ersten Leistungskontaktelementen oder den zweiten Leistungskontaktelementen gewisse Leistungskontaktelemente bzw. Leitungsadern auf bekannte Art und Weise vertauscht sind.The power coupling device is configured to transmit a current for operating an electrical device from the first RJ connector to the second RJ connector and vice versa. For this purpose, each of the first RJ connector and the second RJ connector separate power conductors for conducting the current, which are formed separately from the data conductors. The power coupling device may include at the first end a first power contact element for each of the plurality of power conductors of the first RJ connector, each first power contact element configured to contact exactly one associated power conductor of the first RJ connector. The power coupling device may also have at the second end a second power contact element for each of the plurality of power conductors of the second RJ connector, each second power contact element configured to contact exactly one associated power conductor of the second RJ connector. The power coupling device is further configured to cross-connect each of the first power contact elements to a second power contact element, thereby transferring the current from the first power contact element first RJ connector to the second RJ connector and vice versa. "Crossed" in this sense means that in a planar circuit diagram of the power coupling device, each imaginary line connecting a first power contact element and the associated second power contact element connects each further imaginary line each connecting a further first power contact element to the correspondingly associated second power contact element , crosses. In particular, crossed contacts of cross-cable technology are known to the person skilled in the art, with the first power contact elements or the second power contact elements interchanging certain power contact elements or line wires in a known manner.
Die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung und die Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung sind hierbei elektrisch voneinander getrennt ausgebildet. Insbesondere sind die Leistungskontaktelemente und die Datenkontaktelemente an jeweils dem ersten und dem zweiten Ende separat ausgebildet, so dass eine Datenübertragung über die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung ohne Betrieb der Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung und umgekehrt möglich ist. Durch die getrennte Ausbildung von Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung und Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung ist ein effizienter Betrieb von elektrischen Geräten möglich, die ihre Daten und ihren Strom über einen RJ-Steckverbinder beziehen. Zudem ist es ferner möglich, auch RJ-Steckverbinder ohne gesonderte Leistungsleiter miteinander zu kuppeln, da die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung auch ohne einen Betrieb der Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung den Datenstrom übermitteln kann. Insbesondere können die ersten Leistungskontaktelemente und die ersten Datenkontaktelemente an gegenüberliegenden Seiten des ersten Endes der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung ausgebildet sein. Insbesondere können die zweiten Leistungskontaktelemente und die zweiten Datenkontaktelemente an gegenüberliegenden Seiten des zweiten Endes der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung ausgebildet sein.The data coupling device and the power coupling device are in this case formed electrically separated from each other. In particular, the power contact elements and the data contact elements are formed separately at each of the first and the second end, so that a data transmission via the data coupling device without operation of the power coupling device and vice versa is possible. The separate formation of the data coupling device and the power coupling device makes it possible to operate electrical devices efficiently, which obtain their data and their current via an RJ plug connector. In addition, it is also possible to couple together RJ plug connectors without separate power conductors, since the data coupling device can transmit the data stream even without operation of the power coupling device. In particular, the first power contact elements and the first data contact elements may be formed on opposite sides of the first end of the plug-in coupling device. In particular, the second power contact elements and the second data contact elements may be formed on opposite sides of the second end of the plug-in coupling device.
In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform umfasst die Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung zumindest zwei, vorzugsweise genau zwei, erste Leistungskontaktelemente an dem ersten Ende zur Herstellung eines elektrischen Kontakts mit dem ersten RJ-Steckverbinder und zumindest zwei, vorzugsweise genau zwei, zweite Leistungskontaktelemente an dem zweiten Ende zur Herstellung eines elektrischen Kontakts mit dem zweiten RJ-Steckverbinder. Die zumindest zwei ersten Leistungskontaktelemente können hierbei an einer gegenüberliegenden Seite des ersten Endes bezüglich der ersten Datenkontaktelemente angeordnet sein. Dies bedeutet, dass die ersten Datenkontaktelemente an einer ersten bzw. unteren Seite des ersten Endes angeordnet sind, während die ersten Leistungskontaktelemente an einer zweiten bzw. oberen Seite des ersten Endes angeordnet sind, wobei die erste Seite des ersten Endes der zweiten Seite des ersten Endes gegenüberliegt. Die zumindest zwei zweiten Leistungskontaktelemente können an einer gegenüberliegenden Seite des zweiten Endes bezüglich der zweiten Datenkontaktelemente angeordnet sein. Dies bedeutet, dass die zweiten Datenkontaktelemente an einer ersten bzw. unteren Seite des zweiten Endes angeordnet sind, während die zweiten Leistungskontaktelemente an einer zweiten bzw. oberen Seite des zweiten Endes angeordnet sind, wobei die erste Seite des zweiten Endes der zweiten Seite des zweiten Endes gegenüberliegt. Durch eine solche Anordnung kann ein mögliches Übersprechen bzw. eine mögliche Interferenz zwischen Leistungskontaktelementen und Datenkontaktelementen verhindert bzw. reduziert werden. Die erste Seite des ersten Endes und die erste Seite des zweiten Endes können hierbei an einer gleichen Seite der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung ausgebildet sein.In a preferred embodiment, the power coupling device of the plug-in coupling device comprises at least two, preferably exactly two, first Power contact elements at the first end for making electrical contact with the first RJ connector and at least two, preferably exactly two, second power contact elements at the second end for making electrical contact with the second RJ connector. The at least two first power contact elements may in this case be arranged on an opposite side of the first end with respect to the first data contact elements. This means that the first data contact elements are arranged on a first or lower side of the first end, while the first power contact elements are arranged on a second or upper side of the first end, wherein the first side of the first end of the second side of the first end opposite. The at least two second power contact elements may be disposed on an opposite side of the second end with respect to the second data contact elements. This means that the second data contact elements are arranged on a first or lower side of the second end, while the second power contact elements are arranged on a second or upper side of the second end, wherein the first side of the second end of the second side of the second end opposite. By such an arrangement, a possible crosstalk or a possible interference between power contact elements and data contact elements can be prevented or reduced. The first side of the first end and the first side of the second end may in this case be formed on a same side of the plug-in coupling device.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist die Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung ferner ausgelegt, bei zumindest 48 V DC bzw. AC eine Leistung von minimal 95W, bevorzugt mindestens 110W, weiter bevorzugt mindestens 145W und/oder maximal 200W, bevorzugt maximal 170W, weiter bevorzugt maximal 150W zu übertragen. Die Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung kann ferner ausgelegt sein, bei zumindest 48 V DC bzw. AC einen Strom von minimal 2A, bevorzugt mindestens 2.5A, weiter bevorzugt mindestens 3A und/oder maximal 10A, bevorzugt maximal 5A, weiter bevorzugt maximal 4A zu übertragen.In a further embodiment, the power coupling device is further configured to transmit at least 48 V DC or AC a power of at least 95W, preferably at least 110W, more preferably at least 145W and / or at most 200W, preferably at most 170W, more preferably at most 150W , The power coupling device may further be designed to transmit at least 48 V DC or AC a current of at least 2A, preferably at least 2.5A, more preferably at least 3A and / or at most 10A, preferably at most 5A, more preferably at most 4A.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsform verbindet die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung die Vielzahl von Datenleitern des ersten RJ-Steckverbinders gekreuzt mit der Vielzahl von Datenleitern des zweiten RJ-Steckverbinders verbindet, wobei die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung Datenkontaktelemente an dem ersten Ende zur Herstellung einer Datenverbindung mit dem ersten RJ-Steckverbinder gekreuzt mit Datenkontaktelementen an dem zweiten Ende zur Herstellung einer Datenverbindung mit dem zweiten RJ-Steckverbinder verbindet.In another embodiment, the data coupler of the plug-in device connects the plurality of data conductors of the first RJ connector to the plurality of data conductors of the second RJ connector, the data coupler having data contact elements at the first end for establishing a data connection with the first one Cross-connect RJ connector with data contact elements at the second end for establishing a data connection with the second RJ connector.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsform verbindet die Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung die Vielzahl von Leistungsleitern des ersten RJ-Steckverbinders gekreuzt mit der Vielzahl von Leistungsleitern des zweiten RJ-Steckverbinders verbindet, wobei die Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung Leistungskontaktelemente an dem ersten Ende zur Herstellung eines elektrischen Kontakts mit dem ersten RJ-Steckverbinder gekreuzt mit Leistungskontaktelementen an dem zweiten Ende zur Herstellung eines elektrischen Kontakts mit dem zweiten RJ-Steckverbinder verbindet.In another embodiment, the power coupling means connects the plug-in coupling device to the plurality of power conductors of the first RJ connector crossed to the plurality of power conductors of the second RJ connector, the power coupling means comprising power contact elements at the first end for making electrical contact with the first end first RJ connector crossed with power contact elements at the second end for making an electrical contact with the second RJ connector connects.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung und die Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung zumindest teilweise auf einer Leiterplatine ausgebildet sind. Die Leiterplatine kann insbesondere als PCB (printed circuit board) oder als flex-PCB (flexibles PCB) ausgebildet sein. Die Leiterplatine kann hierbei insbesondere ausgebildet sein, mit den ersten und zweiten Datenkontaktelementen und Leistungskontaktelementen verbunden zu werden. Zudem kann die Leiterplatine ausgebildet sein, die ersten und zweiten Datenkontaktelemente gekreuzt zu verbinden und/oder die ersten und zweiten Leistungskontaktelemente gekreuzt zu verbinden. Durch eine solche Leiterplatine wird ein einfacher und kosteneffizienter Aufbau der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung ermöglicht. In einer alternativen Ausführungsform ist die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung zumindest teilweise auf einer ersten Leiterplatine ausgebildet und die Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung zumindest teilweise auf einer zweiten Leiterplatine ausgebildet. Die erste Leiterplatine kann hierbei insbesondere ausgebildet sein, mit den ersten und zweiten Datenkontaktelementen verbunden zu werden. Zudem kann die erste Leiterplatine ausgebildet sein, die ersten und zweiten Datenkontaktelemente gekreuzt zu verbinden. Die zweite Leiterplatine kann hierbei insbesondere ausgebildet sein, mit den ersten und zweiten Leistungskontaktelementen verbunden zu werden. Zudem kann die zweite Leiterplatine ausgebildet sein, die ersten und zweiten Leistungskontaktelemente gekreuzt zu verbinden. Durch einen solchen Aufbau auf zwei getrennten Leiterplatinen kann ein modulares Herstellen der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung ermöglicht werden und ferner ein mögliches Übersprechen bzw. eine mögliche Interferenz zwischen Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung und Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung verhindert bzw. reduziert werden.In a further embodiment, the data coupling device and the power coupling device of the plug-in coupling device are at least partially formed on a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board can in particular be designed as a PCB (printed circuit board) or as a flex PCB (flexible PCB). In this case, the printed circuit board may in particular be designed to be connected to the first and second data contact elements and power contact elements. In addition, the printed circuit board may be formed to cross-connect the first and second data contact elements and / or to cross-connect the first and second power contact elements. Such a printed circuit board enables a simple and cost-effective construction of the plug-in coupling device. In an alternative embodiment, the data coupling device is at least partially formed on a first printed circuit board and the power coupling device is at least partially formed on a second printed circuit board. The first printed circuit board can in this case be designed in particular, with to be connected to the first and second data contact elements. In addition, the first printed circuit board may be formed to cross-connect the first and second data contact elements. In this case, the second printed circuit board may in particular be designed to be connected to the first and second power contact elements. In addition, the second printed circuit board may be formed to cross-connect the first and second power contact elements. By such a construction on two separate printed circuit boards, a modular manufacturing of the plug-in coupling device can be made possible and furthermore a possible crosstalk or a possible interference between the data coupling device and the power coupling device can be prevented or reduced.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung Power-over-Ethernet - kompatibel ausgebildet. Hierfür ist die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung ausgebildet, auch einen Betriebsstrom für ein elektrisches Gerät zu übertragen und somit teilweise die Funktion der Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung zu übernehmen. Hierdurch wird es möglich, zusätzlich auch Geräte mit elektrischem Strom zu versorgen, die ihren Strom per Power-over-Ethernet beziehen. Hierfür ist die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung mindestens IEEE 802.3bt kompatibel ausgelegt. In einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung ausgelegt, einen Strom von mindestens 2 A, bevorzugt mindestens 3 A, am meisten bevorzugt mindestens 3,75 A und maximal 10 A, bevorzugt maximal 5 A, am meisten bevorzugt maximal 4 A bei jeweils zumindest 45 V DC oder 30 V AC, bevorzugt 75 V DC oder 50 V AC und maximal 150 V DC oder 100 V AC, bevorzugt maximal 90 V DC oder 60 V AC zu übertragen.In a further embodiment, the plug-in coupling device is designed to be Power-over-Ethernet-compatible. For this purpose, the data-coupling device is designed to transmit an operating current for an electrical device and thus partially to take over the function of the power coupling device. This makes it possible to additionally supply devices with electric current, which draw their power via Power-over-Ethernet. For this purpose, the data coupling device is designed to be at least IEEE 802.3bt compatible. In a further embodiment, the data coupling device is designed to have a current of at least 2 A, preferably at least 3 A, most preferably at least 3.75 A and at most 10 A, preferably at most 5 A, most preferably at most 4 A in each case at least 45 V DC or 30 V AC, preferably 75 V DC or 50 V AC and a maximum of 150 V DC or 100 V AC, preferably a maximum of 90 V DC or 60 V AC to transmit.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung ausgebildet, einen ersten RJ-45 Steckverbinder und einen zweiten RJ-45 Steckverbinder zu kuppeln. Hierbei ist die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung insbesondere ausgebildet, den ersten RJ-45 Steckverbinder und den zweiten RJ-45 Steckverbinder zu kuppeln, wenn der erste RJ-45 Steckverbinder und der zweite RJ-45 Steckverbinder jeweils mit oder ohne gesonderte Leistungsleiter ausgebildet sind.In another embodiment, the plug-in coupling device is configured to couple a first RJ-45 connector and a second RJ-45 connector. In particular, the male coupling device is configured to couple the first RJ-45 connector and the second RJ-45 connector when the first RJ-45 connector and the second RJ-45 connector are each formed with or without separate power conductors.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsform umfasst die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung ferner ein Gehäuse, wobei das Gehäuse zwei im Wesentlichen gleichteilige Gehäuseschalen umfasst und das Gehäuse bzw. die zwei Gehäuseschalen die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung bzw. die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung und die Leistungskupplungseinrichtung zumindest teilweise umgibt. "Im Wesentlichen" bedeutet in diesem Sinne umfassend kleiner, herstellungsbedingter Abweichungen. Durch eine gleichteilige Ausbildung der zwei Gehäuseschalen wird ein vereinfachter und kostengünstiger Herstellungsprozess des Gehäuses ermöglicht. Die Gehäuseschalen können ferner ausgebildet sein, um in einem Betriebszustand der Gehäuseschalen, in dem die zwei Gehäuseschalen die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung bzw. die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung und die Leistungskupplungseinrichtung zumindest teilweise umgeben, miteinander in Eingriff zu gelangen, um ein gegenseitiges Verrutschen der zwei Gehäuseschalen zu blockieren. Die zwei Gehäuseschalen können ferner ausgebildet sein, um in dem Betriebszustand mit der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung in Eingriff zu gelangen, so dass ein relatives Verrutschen zwischen Steckkupplungsvorrichtung und Gehäuseschale blockiert wird. Die zwei Gehäuseschalen können weiter mindestens einen Rastmechanismus aufweisen, welcher ausgelegt ist, um mit der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung in dem Betriebszustand der Gehäuseschalen, wie oben definiert, zu verrasten und somit die Gehäuseschalen an der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung lösbar zu befestigen. Somit wird ein sicherer Sitz des Gehäuses an der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung gewährleistet. Das Gehäuse kann dabei die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung vor Beschädigungen und externen Einwirkungen schützen, und die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung elektrisch nach außen isolieren.In a further embodiment, the plug-in coupling device further comprises a housing, wherein the housing comprises two substantially equal parts housing shells and the housing or the two housing shells at least partially surrounds the plug-in coupling device or the data coupling device and the power coupling device. "Essentially" means in this sense comprehensively small, production-related deviations. By a gleichleicheilige training of the two housing shells a simplified and cost-effective manufacturing process of the housing is made possible. The housing shells may further be designed to engage in an operating state of the housing shells in which the two housing shells at least partially surround the plug-in coupling device and the power coupling device, respectively, in order to block mutual slipping of the two housing shells. The two housing shells may also be designed to engage in the operating state with the plug-in coupling device, so that a relative slippage between the plug-in device and the housing shell is blocked. The two housing shells may further comprise at least one latching mechanism, which is designed to lock with the plug-in coupling device in the operating state of the housing shells, as defined above, and thus releasably secure the housing shells to the plug-in coupling device. Thus, a secure fit of the housing is ensured on the plug-in device. The housing can protect the plug-in coupling device from damage and external influences, and electrically isolate the plug-in coupling device to the outside.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsform umfasst die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung ferner ein Schirmelement, welches die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung bzw. die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung und die Leistungskupplungseinrichtung zumindest teilweise umgibt und im Wesentlichen von äußeren elektromagnetischen Feldern abschirmt. Das Schirmelement kann hierbei aus einem Metall oder leitendem Kunststoff bzw. Material bestehen, wodurch das Schirmelement als Faraday'scher Käfig die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung bzw. die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung und die Leistungskupplungseinrichtung umgibt und somit nach außen abschirmt. Das Schirmelement kann mehrstückig ausgebildet sein und das Gehäuse zumindest teilweise umgeben. Das Schirmelement kann hierbei mit dem Gehäuse und/oder der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung in einem Betriebszustand des Schirmelements, in dem das Schirmelement die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung bzw. die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung und die Leistungskupplungseinrichtung zumindest teilweise umgibt, in Eingriff gelangen, um ein Verrutschen des Schirmelements relativ zu der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung zu blockieren. In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist das Gehäuse auch als Schirmelement ausgebildet, und somit muss ein separates Schirmelement nicht vorgesehen sein, wodurch der Herstellungsprozess der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung vereinfacht wird.In a further embodiment, the plug-in coupling device further comprises a shielding element, which at least partially surrounds the plug-in coupling device or the data coupling device and the power coupling device and essentially shields them from external electromagnetic fields. The shield element may in this case consist of a metal or conductive plastic or material, whereby the shield element as Faraday'scher Cage surrounds the plug-in coupling device or the data coupling device and the power coupling device and thus shields to the outside. The shielding element may be formed in several pieces and at least partially surround the housing. In this case, the screen element can engage the housing and / or the plug-in coupling device in an operating state of the screen element in which the screen element at least partially surrounds the plug-in coupling device or the data coupling device and the power coupling device in order to prevent the screen element from slipping relative to the plug-in coupling device to block. In a preferred embodiment, the housing is also designed as a shielding element, and thus a separate shielding element need not be provided, whereby the manufacturing process of the plug-in coupling device is simplified.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsform umfasst die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung ferner eine Rasteinrichtung, welche ausgebildet ist, die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung an einem komplementären Einrastmechanismus eines externen Befestigungsrahmens zu befestigen. Die Rasteinrichtung kann insbesondere an dem Gehäuse und/oder dem Schirmelement ausgebildet sein. Der externe Befestigungsrahmen kann hierbei ein beliebiger Gegenstand sein, an welchem die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung befestigt werden soll, wie z.B. ein Frame, eine Tischdose oder ein Schaltkasten bzw. Schaltschrank. Die Rasteinrichtung ist hierbei nicht auf einen Rastmechanismus beschränkt, sondern kann durch eine beliebige Befestigungsmethode verwirklicht werden, wie z.B. Kleben, Klemmen, Schrauben, Pressen oder einen anderweitigen Reibsitz.In a further embodiment, the plug-in coupling device further comprises a latching device, which is designed to fasten the plug-in coupling device to a complementary latching mechanism of an external fastening frame. The latching device may be formed in particular on the housing and / or the shielding element. The external mounting frame can here be any object to which the plug-in coupling device is to be attached, such as e.g. a frame, a table box or a control box or control cabinet. The latching device is not limited to a latching mechanism, but can be realized by any attachment method, such as e.g. Gluing, clamping, screwing, pressing or any other friction fit.
Ein weiterer Aspekt betrifft ein Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Kupplung zwischen einem ersten RJ-Steckverbinder und einem zweiten RJ-Steckverbinder, umfassend ein Bereitstellen einer Steckkupplungsvorrichtung zur Aufnahme des ersten RJ-Steckverbinders an einem ersten Ende und des zweiten RJ-Steckverbinders an einem zweiten Ende, wobei die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung eine Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung zur Verbindung einer Vielzahl von Datenleitern des ersten RJ-Steckverbinders mit einer Vielzahl von Datenleitern des zweiten RJ-Steckverbinders und eine Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung zur Verbindung einer Vielzahl von Leistungsleitern des ersten RJ-Steckverbinders mit einer Vielzahl von Leistungsleitern des zweiten RJ-Steckverbinders umfasst, wobei die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung und die Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung elektrisch voneinander getrennt ausgebildet sind. Das Verfahren umfasst ferner ein Aufnehmen des ersten RJ-Steckverbinders an dem ersten Ende und ein Aufnehmen des zweiten RJ-Steckverbinders an dem zweiten Ende.Another aspect relates to a method of making a coupling between a first RJ connector and a second RJ connector, comprising providing a male coupling device for receiving the first RJ connector at a first end and the second RJ connector at a second end, wherein the plug-in device comprises data coupling means for connecting a plurality of data conductors of the first RJ connector to a plurality of data conductors of the second RJ connector and a power coupling means for connecting a plurality of power conductors of the first RJ connector with a plurality of power conductors of the second RJ connector, wherein the data coupling means and the power coupling means are electrically separated from each other. The method further includes receiving the first RJ connector at the first end and receiving the second RJ connector at the second end.
Hierbei können der erste und der zweite Steckverbinder ein beliebiges Familienmitglied der RJ-Steckverbinderkategorie sein, wobei der erste und der zweite RJ-Steckverbinder bevorzugt der gleichen RJ-Steckverbinderkategorie angehören. Insbesondere kann der erste RJ-Steckverbinder entlang einer ersten Verbindungsrichtung an dem ersten Ende aufgenommen werden und der zweite RJ-Steckverbinder entlang einer zweiten Verbindungsrichtung an dem zweiten Ende aufgenommen werden. Hierbei verlaufen die erste Verbindungsrichtung und die zweite Verbindungsrichtung bevorzugt parallel zueinander. Es ist jedoch ebenfalls möglich, dass die erste und zweite Verbindungsrichtung nicht parallel zueinander verlaufen, wodurch eine angewinkelte Steckkupplungsvorrichtung ermöglicht wird.Here, the first and second connectors may be any family member of the RJ connector category, with the first and second RJ connectors preferably belonging to the same RJ connector category. In particular, the first RJ connector may be received along the first connection direction at the first end and the second RJ connector may be received along the second connection direction at the second end. In this case, the first connection direction and the second connection direction preferably run parallel to one another. However, it is also possible that the first and second connection directions are not parallel to each other, thereby enabling an angled plug-in coupling device.
Die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung ist ausgelegt, einen Datenstrom des ersten RJ-Steckverbinders an den zweiten RJ-Steckverbinder und umgekehrt zu übermitteln. Hierfür kann die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung an dem ersten Ende ein erstes Datenkontaktelement für jeden der Vielzahl von Datenleitern des ersten RJ-Steckverbinders aufweisen, wobei jedes erste Datenkontaktelement ausgelegt ist mit genau einem zugeordneten Datenleiter des ersten RJ-Steckverbinders in Kontakt zu gelangen. Die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung kann auch an dem zweiten Ende ein zweites Datenkontaktelement für jeden der Vielzahl von Datenleitern des zweiten RJ-Steckverbinders aufweisen, wobei jedes zweite Datenkontaktelement ausgelegt ist mit genau einem zugeordneten Datenleiter des zweiten RJ-Steckverbinders in Kontakt zu gelangen. Die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung ist ferner aufgelegt, jeden der ersten Datenkontaktelemente mit jeweils einem weiten Datenkontaktelement gekreuzt in Verbindung zu bringen, wodurch eine Übertragung des Datenstroms von dem ersten RJ-Steckverbinder auf den zweiten RJ-Steckverbinder und umgekehrt ermöglicht wird. "Gekreuzt" bedeutet in diesem Sinne, dass in einem planaren Schaltdiagramm der Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung jede imaginäre Gerade, welche ein erstes Datenkontaktelement und das zugeordnete zweite Datenkontaktelement verbindet, jede weitere imaginäre Gerade, welche jeweils ein weiteres erstes Datenkontaktelement mit dem entsprechend zugeordneten zweiten Datenkontaktelement verbindet, kreuzt. Insbesondere sind dem Fachmann gekreuzte Kontakte aus der Crosskabel-Technologie bekannt, wobei bei den ersten Datenkontaktelementen oder den zweiten Datenkontaktelementen gewisse Datenkontaktelemente bzw. Kontaktadern auf bekannte Art und Weise vertauscht sind.The data coupling device is designed to transmit a data stream of the first RJ connector to the second RJ connector and vice versa. For this, the data coupling means may comprise at the first end a first data contact element for each of the plurality of data conductors of the first RJ connector, each first data contact element being adapted to contact exactly one associated data conductor of the first RJ connector. The data coupling means may also have at the second end a second data contact element for each of the plurality of data conductors of the second RJ connector, each second data contact element being adapted to contact exactly one associated data conductor of the second RJ connector. The data coupling device is further arranged to cross connect each of the first data contact elements, each with a wide data contact element, whereby a transmission of the data stream of the first RJ connector to the second RJ connector and vice versa. "Crossed" in this sense means that in a planar circuit diagram of the data coupling device each imaginary line connecting a first data contact element and the associated second data contact element, each further imaginary line, each connecting a further first data contact element with the correspondingly associated second data contact element , crosses. In particular, crossed contacts of the cross-cable technology are known to the person skilled in the art, whereby in the case of the first data contact elements or the second data contact elements, certain data contact elements or contact leads are interchanged in a known manner.
Die Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung ist ausgelegt, einen Strom zur Betreibung eines elektrischen Geräts von dem ersten RJ-Steckverbinder an den zweiten RJ-Steckverbinder und umgekehrt zu übertragen. Hierfür weisen jeweils der erste RJ-Steckverbinder und der zweite RJ-Steckverbinder gesonderte Leistungsleiter zur Leitung des Stroms auf, die getrennt von den Datenleitern ausgebildet sind. Die Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung kann an dem ersten Ende ein erstes Leistungskontaktelement für jeden der Vielzahl von Leistungsleitern des ersten RJ-Steckverbinders aufweisen, wobei jedes erste Leistungskontaktelement ausgelegt ist mit genau einem zugeordneten Leistungsleiter des ersten RJ-Steckverbinders in Kontakt zu gelangen. Die Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung kann auch an dem zweiten Ende ein zweites Leistungskontaktelement für jeden der Vielzahl von Leistungsleitern des zweiten RJ-Steckverbinders aufweisen, wobei jedes zweite Leistungskontaktelement ausgelegt ist mit genau einem zugeordneten Leistungsleiter des zweiten RJ-Steckverbinders in Kontakt zu gelangen. Die Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung ist ferner aufgelegt, jeden der ersten Leistungskontaktelemente mit jeweils einem zweiten Leistungskontaktelement gekreuzt in Verbindung zu bringen, wodurch eine Übertragung des Stroms von dem ersten RJ-Steckverbinder auf den zweiten RJ-Steckverbinder und umgekehrt ermöglicht wird. "Gekreuzt" bedeutet in diesem Sinne, dass in einem planaren Schaltdiagramm der Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung jede imaginäre Gerade, welche ein erstes Leistungskontaktelement und das zugeordnete zweite Leistungskontaktelement verbindet, jede weitere imaginäre Gerade, welche jeweils ein weiteres erstes Leistungskontaktelement mit dem entsprechend zugeordneten zweiten Leistungskontaktelement verbindet, kreuzt. Insbesondere sind dem Fachmann gekreuzte Kontakte aus der Crosskabel-Technologie bekannt, wobei bei den ersten Leistungskontaktelementen oder den zweiten Leistungskontaktelementen gewisse Leistungskontaktelemente bzw. Leistungsadern auf bekannte Art und Weise vertauscht sind.The power coupling device is configured to transmit a current for operating an electrical device from the first RJ connector to the second RJ connector and vice versa. For this purpose, each of the first RJ connector and the second RJ connector separate power conductors for conducting the current, which are formed separately from the data conductors. The power coupling device may include at the first end a first power contact element for each of the plurality of power conductors of the first RJ connector, each first power contact element configured to contact exactly one associated power conductor of the first RJ connector. The power coupling device may also have at the second end a second power contact element for each of the plurality of power conductors of the second RJ connector, each second power contact element configured to contact exactly one associated power conductor of the second RJ connector. The power coupling device is further configured to connect each of the first power contact elements crossed to a respective second power contact element, thereby allowing current to be transferred from the first RJ connector to the second RJ connector and vice versa. "Crossed" in this sense means that in a planar circuit diagram of the power coupling device each imaginary line, which a first power contact element and the associated second power contact element connects, each further imaginary straight line, which in each case connects a further first power contact element to the correspondingly assigned second power contact element, crosses. In particular, crossed contacts of the cross-cable technology are known to the person skilled in the art, whereby in the case of the first power contact elements or the second power contact elements certain power contact elements or power wires are interchanged in a known manner.
Die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung und die Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung sind hierbei elektrisch voneinander getrennt ausgebildet. Insbesondere sind die Leistungskontaktelemente und die Datenkontaktelemente an jeweils dem ersten und dem zweiten Ende separat ausgebildet, so dass eine Datenübertragung über die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung ohne Betrieb der Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung und umgekehrt möglich ist. Durch die getrennte Ausbildung von Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung und Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung ist ein effizienter Betrieb von elektrischen Geräten möglich, die ihre Daten und ihren Strom über einen RJ-Steckverbinder beziehen. Zudem ist es ferner möglich, auch RJ-Steckverbinder ohne gesonderte Leistungsleiter miteinander zu kuppeln, da die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung auch ohne einen Betrieb der Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung den Datenstrom übermitteln kann.The data coupling device and the power coupling device are in this case formed electrically separated from each other. In particular, the power contact elements and the data contact elements are formed separately at each of the first and the second end, so that a data transmission via the data coupling device without operation of the power coupling device and vice versa is possible. The separate formation of the data coupling device and the power coupling device makes it possible to operate electrical devices efficiently, which obtain their data and their current via an RJ plug connector. In addition, it is also possible to couple together RJ plug connectors without separate power conductors, since the data coupling device can transmit the data stream even without operation of the power coupling device.
In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform umfasst das Verfahren ein Herstellen eines elektrischen Kontakts der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung mit dem ersten RJ-Steckverbinder und ein Herstellen eines elektrischen Kontakts der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung mit dem zweiten RJ-Steckverbinder. Hierbei umfasst die Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung zumindest zwei, bevorzugt genau zwei, erste Leistungskontaktelemente an dem ersten Ende zur Herstellung eines elektrischen Kontakts mit dem ersten RJ-Steckverbinder und zumindest zwei, bevorzugt genau zwei, zweite Leistungskontaktelemente an dem zweiten Ende zur Herstellung eines elektrischen Kontakts mit dem zweiten RJ-Steckverbinder. Die zumindest zwei ersten Leistungskontaktelemente könnenhierbei an einer gegenüberliegenden Seite des ersten Endes bezüglich der ersten Datenkontaktelemente angeordnet sein. Dies bedeutet, dass die ersten Datenkontaktelemente an einer ersten bzw. unteren Seite des ersten Endes angeordnet sind, während die ersten Leistungskontaktelemente an einer zweiten bzw. oberen Seite des ersten Endes angeordnet sind, wobei die erste Seite des ersten Endes der zweiten Seite des ersten Endes gegenüberliegt. Die zumindest zwei zweiten Leistungskontaktelemente können an einer gegenüberliegenden Seite des zweiten Endes bezüglich der zweiten Datenkontaktelemente angeordnet sein. Dies bedeutet, dass die zweiten Datenkontaktelemente an einer ersten bzw. unteren Seite des zweiten Endes angeordnet sind, während die zweiten Leistungskontaktelemente an einer zweiten bzw. oberen Seite des zweiten Endes angeordnet sind, wobei die erste Seite des zweiten Endes der zweiten Seite des zweiten Endes gegenüberliegt. Durch eine solche Anordnung kann ein mögliches Übersprechen bzw. eine mögliche Interferenz zwischen Leistungskontaktelementen und Datenkontaktelementen verhindert bzw. reduziert werden. Die erste Seite des ersten Endes und die erste Seite des zweiten Endes können hierbei an einer gleichen Seite der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung ausgebildet sein.In a preferred embodiment, the method includes establishing electrical contact of the male coupling device with the first RJ connector and establishing electrical contact of the male coupling device with the second RJ connector. Here, the power coupling device of the plug-in coupling device comprises at least two, preferably exactly two, first power contact elements at the first end for making electrical contact with the first RJ connector and at least two, preferably exactly two, second power contact elements at the second end for producing an electrical Contact with the second RJ connector. The at least two first power contact elements can be hereby be arranged on an opposite side of the first end with respect to the first data contact elements. This means that the first data contact elements are arranged on a first or lower side of the first end, while the first power contact elements are arranged on a second or upper side of the first end, wherein the first side of the first end of the second side of the first end opposite. The at least two second power contact elements may be disposed on an opposite side of the second end with respect to the second data contact elements. This means that the second data contact elements are arranged on a first or lower side of the second end, while the second power contact elements are arranged on a second or upper side of the second end, wherein the first side of the second end of the second side of the second end opposite. By such an arrangement, a possible crosstalk or a possible interference between power contact elements and data contact elements can be prevented or reduced. The first side of the first end and the first side of the second end may in this case be formed on a same side of the plug-in coupling device.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsform verbindet die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung die Vielzahl von Datenleitern des ersten RJ-Steckverbinders gekreuzt mit der Vielzahl von Datenleitern des zweiten RJ-Steckverbinders verbindet.In a further embodiment, the data coupling means of the plug-in coupling device connects the plurality of data conductors of the first RJ connector crossed to the plurality of data conductors of the second RJ connector.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsform verbindet die Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung die Vielzahl von Leistungsleitern des ersten RJ-Steckverbinders gekreuzt mit der Vielzahl von Leistungsleitern des zweiten RJ-Steckverbinders verbindet.In another embodiment, the power coupling means connects the plug-in coupling device to connect the plurality of power conductors of the first RJ connector with the plurality of power conductors of the second RJ connector.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung und die Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung zumindest teilweise auf einer Leiterplatine ausgebildet sind. Die Leiterplatine kann insbesondere als PCB (printed circuit board) oder als flex-PCB (flexibles PCB) ausgebildet sein. Die Leiterplatine kann hierbei insbesondere ausgebildet sein, mit den ersten und zweiten Datenkontaktelementen und Leistungskontaktelementen verbunden zu werden. Zudem kann die Leiterplatine ausgebildet sein, die ersten und zweiten Datenkontaktelemente gekreuzt zu verbinden und/oder die ersten und zweiten Leistungskontaktelemente gekreuzt zu verbinden. Durch eine solche Leiterplatine wird ein einfacher und kosteneffizienter Aufbau der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung ermöglicht. In einer alternativen Ausführungsform ist die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung zumindest teilweise auf einer ersten Leiterplatine ausgebildet und die Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung zumindest teilweise auf einer zweiten Leiterplatine ausgebildet. Die erste Leiterplatine kann hierbei insbesondere ausgebildet sein, mit den ersten und zweiten Datenkontaktelementen verbunden zu werden. Zudem kann die erste Leiterplatine ausgebildet sein, die ersten und zweiten Datenkontaktelemente gekreuzt zu verbinden. Die zweite Leiterplatine kann hierbei insbesondere ausgebildet sein, mit den ersten und zweiten Leistungskontaktelementen verbunden zu werden. Zudem kann die zweite Leiterplatine ausgebildet sein, die ersten und zweiten Leistungskontaktelemente gekreuzt zu verbinden. Durch einen solchen Aufbau auf zwei getrennten Leiterplatinen kann ein modulares Herstellen der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung ermöglicht werden und ferner ein mögliches Übersprechen bzw. eine mögliche Interferenz zwischen Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung und Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung verhindert bzw. reduziert werden.In a further embodiment, the data coupling device and the power coupling device of the plug-in coupling device are at least partially formed on a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board can in particular be designed as a PCB (printed circuit board) or as a flex PCB (flexible PCB). The In this case, printed circuit board may in particular be designed to be connected to the first and second data contact elements and power contact elements. In addition, the printed circuit board may be formed to cross-connect the first and second data contact elements and / or to cross-connect the first and second power contact elements. Such a printed circuit board enables a simple and cost-effective construction of the plug-in coupling device. In an alternative embodiment, the data coupling device is at least partially formed on a first printed circuit board and the power coupling device is at least partially formed on a second printed circuit board. The first printed circuit board may in this case be designed, in particular, to be connected to the first and second data contact elements. In addition, the first printed circuit board may be formed to cross-connect the first and second data contact elements. In this case, the second printed circuit board may in particular be designed to be connected to the first and second power contact elements. In addition, the second printed circuit board may be formed to cross-connect the first and second power contact elements. By such a construction on two separate printed circuit boards, a modular manufacturing of the plug-in coupling device can be made possible and furthermore a possible crosstalk or a possible interference between the data coupling device and the power coupling device can be prevented or reduced.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung Power-over-Ethernet - kompatibel ausgebildet. Hierfür ist die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung ausgebildet, auch einen Betriebsstrom für ein elektrisches Gerät zu übertragen und somit teilweise die Funktion der Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung zu übernehmen. Hierdurch wird es möglich, zusätzlich auch Geräte mit elektrischem Strom zu versorgen, die ihren Strom per Power-over-Ethernet beziehen. Hierfür ist die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung mindestens IEEE 802.3bt kompatibel ausgelegt. In einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung ausgelegt, einen Strom von mindestens 2 A, bevorzugt mindestens 3 A, am meisten bevorzugt mindestens 3,75 A und maximal 10 A, bevorzugt maximal 5 A, am meisten bevorzugt maximal 4 A bei jeweils zumindest 45 V DC oder 30 V AC, bevorzugt 75 V DC oder 50 V AC und maximal 150 V DC oder 100 V AC, bevorzugt maximal 90 V DC oder 60 V AC zu übertragen.In a further embodiment, the plug-in coupling device is designed to be Power-over-Ethernet-compatible. For this purpose, the data-coupling device is designed to transmit an operating current for an electrical device and thus partially to take over the function of the power coupling device. This makes it possible to additionally supply devices with electric current, which draw their power via Power-over-Ethernet. For this purpose, the data coupling device is designed to be at least IEEE 802.3bt compatible. In a further embodiment, the data coupling device is designed to have a current of at least 2 A, preferably at least 3 A, most preferably at least 3.75 A, and at most 10 A, preferably at most 5 A, most preferably at most 4 A with in each case at least 45 V DC or 30 V AC, preferably 75 V DC or 50 V AC and at most 150 V DC or 100 V AC, preferably at most 90 V DC or 60 V AC to transfer.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung ausgebildet, einen ersten RJ-45 Steckverbinder und einen zweiten RJ-45 Steckverbinder zu kuppeln. Hierbei ist die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung insbesondere ausgebildet, den ersten RJ-45 Steckverbinder und den zweiten RJ-45 Steckverbinder zu kuppeln, wenn der erste RJ-45 Steckverbinder und der zweite RJ-45 Steckverbinder jeweils mit oder ohne gesonderten Leistungsleitern ausgebildet sind.In another embodiment, the plug-in coupling device is configured to couple a first RJ-45 connector and a second RJ-45 connector. In particular, the male coupling device is configured to couple the first RJ-45 connector and the second RJ-45 connector when the first RJ-45 connector and the second RJ-45 connector are each formed with or without separate power conductors.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsform umfasst die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung ferner ein Gehäuse, wobei das Gehäuse zwei im Wesentlichen gleichteilige Gehäuseschalen umfasst und das Gehäuse die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung zumindest teilweise umgibt. "Im Wesentlichen" bedeutet in diesem Sinne umfassend kleiner, herstellungsbedingter Abweichungen. Durch eine gleichteilige Ausbildung der zwei Gehäuseschalen wird ein vereinfachter und kostengünstiger Herstellungsprozess des Gehäuses ermöglicht. Die Gehäuseschalen können ferner ausgebildet sein, um in einem Betriebszustand der Gehäuseschalen, in dem die zwei Gehäuseschalen die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung zumindest teilweise umgeben, miteinander in Eingriff zu gelangen, um ein gegenseitiges Verrutschen der zwei Gehäuseschalen zu blockieren. Die zwei Gehäuseschalen können ferner ausgebildet sein, um in dem Betriebszustand der Gehäuseschalen, wie oben definiert, mit der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung in Eingriff zu gelangen, so dass ein relatives Verrutschen zwischen Steckkupplungsvorrichtung und Gehäuseschale blockiert wird. Die zwei Gehäuseschalen können weiterhin mindestens einen Rastmechanismus aufweisen, welcher ausgelegt ist, um mit der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung in dem Betriebszustand zu verrasten und somit die Gehäuseschalen an der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung lösbar zu befestigen. Somit wird ein sicherer Sitz des Gehäuses an der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung gewährleistet. Das Gehäuse kann dabei die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung vor Beschädigungen und externen Einwirkungen schützen, und die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung elektrisch nach außen isolieren.In a further embodiment, the plug-in coupling device further comprises a housing, wherein the housing comprises two substantially equal-part housing shells and the housing at least partially surrounds the plug-in coupling device. "Essentially" means in this sense comprehensively small, production-related deviations. By a gleichleicheilige training of the two housing shells a simplified and cost-effective manufacturing process of the housing is made possible. The housing shells can furthermore be designed to engage with one another in an operating state of the housing shells, in which the two housing shells at least partially surround the plug-in coupling device, in order to block mutual slipping of the two housing shells. The two housing shells may also be designed to engage the plug-in coupling device in the operating state of the housing shells as defined above, so that relative slippage between the plug-in coupling device and the housing shell is blocked. The two housing shells may further comprise at least one locking mechanism which is designed to lock with the plug-in coupling device in the operating state and thus releasably secure the housing shells to the plug-in coupling device. Thus, a secure fit of the housing is ensured on the plug-in device. The housing can protect the plug-in coupling device from damage and external influences, and electrically isolate the plug-in coupling device to the outside.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsform umfasst die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung ferner ein Schirmelement, welches die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung zumindest teilweise umgibt und von äußeren elektromagnetischen Feldern abschirmt. Das Schirmelement kann hierbei aus einem Metall oder leitendem Kunststoff bzw. Material bestehen, wodurch das Schirmelement als Faraday'scher Käfig die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung umgibt und somit nach außen abschirmt. Das Schirmelement kann mehrstückig ausgebildet sein und das Gehäuse zumindest teilweise umgeben. Das Schirmelement kann hierbei mit dem Gehäuse und/oder der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung in einem Betriebszustand des Schirmelements, in dem das Schirmelement die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung zumindest teilweise umgibt, in Eingriff gelangen, um ein Verrutschen des Schirmelements relativ zu der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung zu blockieren. In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist das Gehäuse auch als Schirmelement ausgebildet, und somit muss ein separates Schirmelement nicht vorgesehen sein, wodurch der Herstellungsprozess der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung vereinfacht wird.In a further embodiment, the plug-in coupling device further comprises a shield element which at least partially surrounds the plug-in coupling device and shields from external electromagnetic fields. The shield element may in this case consist of a metal or conductive plastic or material, whereby the shield element surrounds the plug-in coupling device as a Faraday cage and thus shields it to the outside. The shielding element may be formed in several pieces and at least partially surround the housing. In this case, the screen element can engage the housing and / or the plug-in coupling device in an operating state of the screen element, in which the screen element at least partially surrounds the plug-in coupling device, in order to block the screen element from slipping relative to the plug-in coupling device. In a preferred embodiment, the housing is also designed as a shielding element, and thus a separate shielding element need not be provided, whereby the manufacturing process of the plug-in coupling device is simplified.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsform umfasst das Verfahren ferner ein Befestigen der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung an einem komplementären Einrastmechanismus eines Befestigungsrahmens. Hierfür umfasst die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung ferner eine Rasteinrichtung, welche ausgebildet ist, die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung an dem komplementären Einrastmechanismus des Befestigungsrahmens zu befestigen. Die Rasteinrichtung kann insbesondere an dem Gehäuse und/oder dem Schirmelement ausgebildet sein. Der Befestigungsrahmen kann hierbei ein beliebiger Gegenstand sein, an welchem die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung befestigt werden soll, wie z.B. ein Frame, eine Tischdose oder ein Schaltkasten bzw. Schaltschrank. Die Rasteinrichtung ist hierbei nicht auf einen Rastmechanismus beschränkt, sondern kann durch eine beliebige Befestigungsmethode verwirklicht werden, wie z.B. Kleben, Klemmen, Schrauben, Pressen oder einen anderweitigen Reibsitz.In a further embodiment, the method further comprises attaching the plug-in coupling device to a complementary latching mechanism of a mounting frame. For this purpose, the plug-in coupling device further comprises a latching device, which is designed to fasten the plug-in coupling device to the complementary latching mechanism of the fastening frame. The latching device may be formed in particular on the housing and / or the shielding element. The mounting frame may in this case be any object to which the plug-in coupling device is to be attached, such as e.g. a frame, a table box or a control box or control cabinet. The latching device is not limited to a latching mechanism, but can be realized by any attachment method, such as e.g. Gluing, clamping, screwing, pressing or any other friction fit.
Ein weiterer Aspekt betrifft eine Verwendung einer Steckkupplungsvorrichtung gemäß einer der oben beschriebenen Steckkuppiungsvorrichtungen zum Kuppeln eines ersten RJ-Steckverbinders mit einem zweiten RJ-Steckverbinder.A further aspect relates to a use of a plug-in coupling device according to one of the above-described coupling coupling devices a first RJ connector with a second RJ connector.
Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand von in Figuren gezeigten exemplarischen Ausführungsformen näher beschrieben. Es zeigen:
- Figur 1:
- Datenkontaktelemente und Leistungskontaktelemente einer Steckkupplungs-vorrichtung in einem unmontierten Zustand;
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Steckkupplungsvorrichtung gemäß Figur 1 mit verbindendem PCB in einem unmontierten Zustand;- Figur 3:
- Steckkupplungsvorrichtung mit montierten Datenkontaktelementen, Leistungskontaktelementen und verbindendem PCB;
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Figur 4A und Steckkupplungsvorrichtung gemäß Figur 3 mit einem und mit zwei- 4B:
- montierten Gehäuseschalen;
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- Steckkupplungsvorrichtung gemäß
Figur 4B mit montiertem Schirmelement.
- FIG. 1:
- Data contact elements and power contact elements of a plug-in device in an unmounted state;
- FIG. 2:
- Plug-in device according to
FIG. 1 with connecting PCB in an unmounted state; - FIG. 3:
- Plug-in coupling device with mounted data contact elements, power contact elements and connecting PCB;
- Figure 4A and
- Plug-in device according to
FIG. 3 with one and two - 4B:
- mounted housing shells;
- FIG. 5:
- Plug-in device according to
FIG. 4B with mounted screen element.
Die ersten und zweiten Leistungskontaktelemente 2A, 2B sind in
Dies ist exemplarisch anhand der Datenkontaktelemente 3A1 und 3B1 dargestellt, wobei die Datenkontaktelemente 3A1 und 3B1 gekreuzt durch die Leiterplatine 5 verbunden sind. Die Datenkontaktelemente 3A, 3B und deren Verbindung auf der Leiterplatine 5 bilden die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung 3. Die Leistungskontaktelemente 2A, 2B sind mit der Leiterplatine 5 verbunden, welche die Leistungskontaktelemente 2A gekreuzt mit den Leistungskontaktelementen 2B verbindet. Die Leistungskontaktelemente 2A, 2B und deren Verbindung auf der Leiterplatine 5 bilden die Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung 2. This is illustrated by way of example with reference to the
Die Erfindung ist nicht auf eine einzige, oben genannte Ausführungsform beschränkt. Vielmehr kann die Steckkupplungsvorrichtung, das Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Kupplung und die Verwendung der Steckkupplungsvorrichtung eine beliebige Kombination aus einer beliebigen Anzahl der Merkmale der oben genannten Ausführungsformen und der Figuren aufweisen.The invention is not limited to a single embodiment mentioned above. Rather, the plug-in coupling device, the method for producing a coupling and the use of the plug-in coupling device may have any combination of any number of features of the above-mentioned embodiments and the figures.
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eine Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung (3) zur Verbindung einer Vielzahl von Datenleitern des ersten RJ-Steckverbinders mit einer Vielzahl von Datenleitern des zweiten RJ-Steckverbinders; und
eine Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung (2) zur Verbindung einer Vielzahl von Leistungsleitern des ersten RJ-Steckverbinders mit einer Vielzahl von Leistungsleitern des zweiten RJ-Steckverbinders,
wobei die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung (3) und die Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung (2) elektrisch voneinander getrennt ausgebildet sind.A plug-in coupling device (1) for receiving a first RJ connector at a first end and a second RJ connector at a second end, comprising
data coupling means (3) for connecting a plurality of data conductors of the first RJ connector to a plurality of data conductors of the second RJ connector; and
a power coupling device (2) for connecting a plurality of power conductors of the first RJ connector to a plurality of power conductors of the second RJ connector,
wherein the data coupling means (3) and the power coupling means (2) are electrically separate from each other.
wobei die Daten-Kupplungseinrichtung (3) Datenkontaktelemente (3A) an dem ersten Ende zur Herstellung einer Datenverbindung mit dem ersten RJ-Steckverbinder gekreuzt mit Datenkontaktelementen (3B) an dem zweiten Ende zur Herstellung einer Datenverbindung mit dem zweiten RJ-Steckverbinder verbindet.Plug-in coupling device (1) according to one of the preceding Claims wherein the data coupling means (3) connects the plurality of data conductors of the first RJ connector to the plurality of data conductors of the second RJ connector in a crossed manner;
wherein the data coupling means (3) connects data contact elements (3A) at the first end for establishing a data connection with the first RJ connector crossed with data contact elements (3B) at the second end for establishing a data connection with the second RJ connector.
wobei die Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung (2) Leistungskontaktelemente (2A) an dem ersten Ende zur Herstellung eines elektrischen Kontakts mit dem ersten RJ-Steckverbinder gekreuzt mit Leistungskontaktelementen (2B) an dem zweiten Ende zur Herstellung eines elektrischen Kontakts mit dem zweiten RJ-Steckverbinder verbindet.A plug-in device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the power coupling means (2) connects the plurality of power conductors of the first RJ connector to the plurality of power conductors of the second RJ connector in a crossed manner;
wherein the power coupling means (2) connects power contact members (2A) at the first end for making electrical contact with the first RJ connector crossed with power contact members (2B) at the second end for making electrical contact with the second RJ connector.
wobei die Leistungs-Kupplungseinrichtung (2) zumindest teilweise auf einer zweiten Leiterplatine ausgebildet ist.Plug-in coupling device (1) according to claim 1 to 5, wherein the data coupling device (3) is at least partially formed on a first printed circuit board, and
wherein the power coupling device (2) is at least partially formed on a second printed circuit board.
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