EP3467957B1 - Verbindungsteil, verfahren zur verbindung eines ersten verbingungsteils mit einem zweiten verbindungsteils und verfahren zur entkopplung eines ersten verbindungsteils von einem zweiten verbindungsteil - Google Patents

Verbindungsteil, verfahren zur verbindung eines ersten verbingungsteils mit einem zweiten verbindungsteils und verfahren zur entkopplung eines ersten verbindungsteils von einem zweiten verbindungsteil Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP3467957B1
EP3467957B1 EP17195189.0A EP17195189A EP3467957B1 EP 3467957 B1 EP3467957 B1 EP 3467957B1 EP 17195189 A EP17195189 A EP 17195189A EP 3467957 B1 EP3467957 B1 EP 3467957B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
connecting part
locking member
locking
plug
sleeve
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Active
Application number
EP17195189.0A
Other languages
English (en)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP3467957A1 (de
EP3467957C0 (de
Inventor
Stefan Seibuchner
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
ODU GmbH and Co KG
Original Assignee
ODU GmbH and Co KG
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by ODU GmbH and Co KG filed Critical ODU GmbH and Co KG
Priority to EP17195189.0A priority Critical patent/EP3467957B1/de
Publication of EP3467957A1 publication Critical patent/EP3467957A1/de
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP3467957B1 publication Critical patent/EP3467957B1/de
Publication of EP3467957C0 publication Critical patent/EP3467957C0/de
Active legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Images

Classifications

    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/627—Snap or like fastening
    • H01R13/6275—Latching arms not integral with the housing
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/629—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances
    • H01R13/631—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances for engagement only
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R43/00—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
    • H01R43/26—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for engaging or disengaging the two parts of a coupling device
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/625—Casing or ring with bayonet engagement

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a first connecting part for a plug-in connector, the first connecting part being configured for being mated with a second connecting part of the plug-in connector.
  • the invention further relates to a method for mating a first connecting part and a second connecting part and to a method for unplugging a first connecting part from a second connecting part.
  • British Patent Application GB 1 501 386 describes a plug suitable for push-pull movement along an axis into and out of connection with a mating receptacle having a retaining stud extending normally to the said axis, the plug including an axially-extending resilient tine with its free end shaped for stud-retaining engagement with the said stud and a locking member axially movable between a release position for mating and unmating the plug with the receptacle and a locking position for locking together the mated plug and receptacle, the locking member having a projection arranged, in the locking position, to engage the free end of the tine and lock it in engagement with the stud.
  • US Patent US 5 254 013 describes a push-pull lock connector which includes a square sectioned plug housing for housing a plurality of contacts and has an outer projection on an outside thereof and a first stopper member on the outside above the outer projection; a square sectioned sliding sleeve movable along an upper portion of the plug housing and having a second stopper member which cooperates with the first stopper member to restrict movement thereof; and a pair of leaf springs secured to either the plug housing or the sliding sleeve in a space between the plug housing and the sliding sleeve for biasing the sliding sleeve downwardly.
  • German Patent Application DE 10 2010 042 345 A1 describes a method for connecting plug parts of an electrical plug connector, wherein a hollow cylindrical transfer sleeve is arranged movably in the axial direction relative to the first plug part, wherein the spring sleeve is held biased in a first position by at least one prestressing spring and the axial relative movement takes place against the spring force, and wherein the spring element is displaced axially rearwards from the first position.
  • the transfer sleeve Upon further compression of the plug parts, the transfer sleeve is automatically returned to the first position by the biasing spring, the spring element being arranged between a side of the spring element before the contact of the transfer sleeve with its axial displacement caused by the spring element of the first plug part and an inner side of the transfer sleeve.
  • US patent application US 2015 / 0 155 654 A1 describes a locking connector that comprises first and second connector parts configured to releasably engage with one another along a longitudinal axis of the connector.
  • the first connector part comprises a plurality of circumferentially disposed resiliently bendable latching fingers each finger attached at one end to the first connector and having an ear at an opposite end.
  • the second connector part comprises one or more recesses to receive the ears of the fingers.
  • the connector comprises a locking ring, moveable along the axis such that in a first position the ears engage in the recesses to lock the connector parts together, and in a second position the ears are free to move radially outwards to enable the connector parts to be separated.
  • British patent application GB 1237709 A discloses a two-part coupling device.
  • the two parts of the two-part coupling device are engaged in bayonet fashion, only axial relative movement between the parts being employed.
  • Fig. 6 when a male part is pushed into a female part, bayonet pins on the former enter boomerang-shaped slots in a rotatable sleeve captive on the female part.
  • Fig. 7 With axial pressure on male part causes oblique edges of slots to ride along pins, so rotating sleeve to the position shown in Fig. 7.
  • further pins which extend inwardly from an outer cylindrical actuating member on female part to engage further boomerang-shaped slots in sleeve, ride along edges of slots.
  • Actuating member is biased by an undulate spring towards the forward mating end of female part. While pins abut edges of slots, spring is held in compression. When pins reach the inner ends of edges (Fig. 7), spring is released and pushes the actuating member forward into the position shown in Fig. 8; this, by the action of pins on oblique edges of slots, continues the rotation of sleeve, and completes the bayonet-locking of pins in slots. To release the coupling, actuating member is first pulled back to release the bayonet-lock.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a first connecting part for a plug-in connector with a locking mechanism that is robust, works reliably and can be built small.
  • a first connecting part according to claim 1.
  • a plug-in connector is also provided comprising the first connecting part and a second connecting part.
  • the plug-in connector comprises a locking mechanism for securing a connection between the first connecting part and the second connecting part.
  • the locking member When establishing this connection, the locking member is pushed into a non-locking position first, whereby a rotational movement of the locking member is enforced.
  • the at least one latching element of the first connecting part In the non-locking position of the locking member, the at least one latching element of the first connecting part is unlocked and can engage with the at least one counterlatching element of the second connecting part.
  • the locking member After the engagement between the at least one latching element and the at least one counterlatching element has been established, the locking member returns to the locking position. In the locking position of the locking member, the engagement between the at least one latching element and the at least one counterlatching element is locked.
  • the locking mechanism is provided in addition to the at least one latching element and the at least one counterlatching element and is configured for securing the connection between the first and the second connecting part. Firstly, the at least one latching element is engaged with the at least one counterlatching element and secondly, the engagement is locked by the locking member.
  • the locking member is provided as an extra part in addition to the at least one latching element and the at least one counterlatching element, with the locking member being movable relative to the at least one latching element.
  • the locking member is shaped and configured for locking the at least one latching element when the locking member is moved to its locking position.
  • the locking mechanism of the present invention allows for securing the connection between the first connecting part and the second connecting part.
  • Connectors of this type are often referred to as "push-pull connectors". Mating the first connecting part and the second connecting part can be smoothly effected with one single movement in a push operation, and requires only a slight use of force.
  • the push operation can be carried out by gripping the first connecting part's housing or cable and pushing the first connecting part in the axial direction towards the second connecting part.
  • the connection can for example be disconnected by taking hold of the first connecting part's housing and pulling the first connecting part out of the second connecting part.
  • the locking mechanism allows for locking the engagement between the at least one latching element and the at least one counterlatching element, thus making sure that the connection between the first connecting part and the second connecting part cannot be loosened or disrupted inadvertently.
  • a plug-in connector may for example be exposed to harsh environmental conditions.
  • the connector may be exposed to vibrations, shock-loads or external forces acting on the connector. Without a locking mechanism, it would be likely that the connection is disrupted.
  • a rotational locking mechanism of the kind described above By employing a rotational locking mechanism of the kind described above, a reliable and secure connection is provided.
  • the rotational locking mechanism can be used in various types of connectors like for example in electric connectors, pneumatic connectors, hydraulic connectors, fluidic connectors, optical connectors and still other connectors.
  • the first connecting part and/or the second connecting part may for example be attached to a cable or mounted in a housing of a device.
  • the particular advantage of the rotational locking mechanism is that it can be built very small. Accordingly, the rotational locking mechanism is well-suited for miniaturised connectors and for highly integrated environments, but may as well be used for large connectors. Only limited installation space is required for implementing the rotational locking mechanism as described above.
  • the rotational locking mechanism can for example be integrated into the housing of the connector. In this case, the rotational locking mechanism is protected by the enclosure of the connector and accordingly, a robust solution is provided that is suitable for rugged environments.
  • a method for mating a first connecting part and a second connecting part in a mating direction is provided according to claim 14.
  • the locking member When mating the first and the second connecting part, the locking member is moved from the locking position to the non-locking position. In the non-locking position, the at least one latching element is engaged with the at least one counterlatching element. Then, the locking member is moved back to the locking position, wherein in the locking position, the engagement between the at least one latching element and the at least one counterlatching element is locked.
  • the rotational locking mechanism allows for mating the first and the second connecting part and for locking the connection in one single operation.
  • a method for unplugging a first connecting part from a second connecting part is provided according to claim 15.
  • the locking member By pulling the first connecting part relative to the second connecting part, the locking member is moved to the non-locking position.
  • the locking member is configured for unlocking an engagement between the at least one latching element and the at least one counterlatching element in the non-locking position of the locking member.
  • the at least one latching element and the at least one counterlatching element are disengaged.
  • the first connecting part can be disconnected from the second connecting part.
  • the rotational locking mechanism allows for unlocking the connection between the first and the second connecting part and for separating the first and the second connecting part in one single operation.
  • the locking member is implemented as a locking sleeve.
  • the locking sleeve may be realised as an essentially rotationally symmetric member, for example as a cylinder sleeve.
  • the locking sleeve is oriented in the mating direction.
  • the locking sleeve is suited for being integrated into the first connecting part. This allows for realising a small and compact plug-in connector.
  • the locking sleeve may for example be configured for circumferentially enclosing the latching elements, wherein in the locking position of the locking sleeve, an engagement between the at least one latching element and the at least one counterlatching element is locked.
  • the locking sleeve is configured for rotating around an axis oriented in the mating direction.
  • a predominant component of the locking sleeve's axis of rotation may be oriented in the mating direction.
  • the forced guidance is configured for translating the axial movement of the locking sleeve into a rotational movement of the locking sleeve.
  • the locking member may for example be implemented as a movable curved part, as a segment of a locking sleeve or as a rotatable cylinder shaped part.
  • the first connecting part comprises an inner sleeve, with the locking sleeve enclosing the inner sleeve.
  • the inner sleeve and the locking sleeve of the first connecting part are arranged coaxially with respect to an axis oriented in the mating direction.
  • the locking sleeve can be moved in an axial direction and rotated around the inner sleeve.
  • the first connecting part comprises an outer sleeve, with the outer sleeve enclosing the locking sleeve.
  • the locking sleeve and the outer sleeve of the first connecting part are arranged coaxially with respect to an axis oriented in the mating direction.
  • the movable locking sleeve which can be moved in an axial direction and rotated around an axis of rotation, is enclosed by an outer sleeve.
  • the movable locking sleeve is arranged between an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve.
  • the locking member is implemented as a locking sleeve and the locking sleeve is implemented as the first connecting part's outer sleeve.
  • the locking sleeve and the outer sleeve are made in one piece, and accordingly, the outer sleeve performs a rotational motion during the mating and disconnecting operation.
  • For disconnecting the connection it is necessary to grip the locking sleeve.
  • the locking member When the first connecting part is mated with the second connecting part, the locking member is configured for being pushed by the second connecting part in a direction away from a mating end of the first connecting part. When the first connecting part is mated with the second connecting part, the locking member is pushed in a rearward direction.
  • the locking member comprises an abutting surface, the abutting surface being configured such that the second connecting part abuts against the abutting surface of the locking member when the first connecting part is mated with the second connecting part.
  • the second connecting part captures the locking member and pushes the locking member in the backwards direction when the first and the second connecting part are mated.
  • At least one surface of the second connecting part is shaped and configured for interacting with at least one surface of the locking member when the first connecting part is mated with the second connecting part such that a rotational motion of the locking member relative to the first connecting part is enforced.
  • the rotational motion is induced by moving the at least one surface of the second connecting part along the at least one surface of the locking member when the first connecting part is mated with the second connecting part.
  • the second connecting part is equipped with at least one protrusion, the at least one protrusion being configured for abutting against the locking member when the first connecting part is mated with the second connecting part.
  • the at least one protrusion of the second connecting part may for example be configured for interacting with the abutting surface of the locking member.
  • the at least one protrusion is configured for moving the locking member to the non-locking position and back to the locking position when the first connecting part is mated with the second connecting part.
  • the locking member is equipped with at least one protrusion.
  • the locking member may be implemented as a locking sleeve comprising at least one protrusion located at the locking sleeve's inner surface.
  • the second connecting part comprises an abutting surface configured such that when the first connecting part and the second connecting part are mated, the abutting surface of the second connecting part abuts against the at least one protrusion of the locking member, thereby pushing the locking member in a backwards direction away from the mating end of the first connecting part.
  • the abutting surface of the second connecting part may for example be a front face of the second connecting part's outer enclosure or outer sleeve.
  • the locking member may for example be moved from the locking position to the non-locking position and back to the locking position when the first connecting part is mated with the second connecting part.
  • the plug-in connector comprises at least one spring element configured for pressing the locking member towards a mating end of the first connecting part into a locking position.
  • the locking member When mating the first connecting part with the second connecting part, the locking member is pushed to the non-locking position against a spring force exerted by the spring element and as a consequence, energy is stored in the spring element.
  • the resulting spring force may for example be used for moving the locking member back from the non-locking position in the direction towards the locking position after a predetermined rotational position of the locking member is reached.
  • the spring element may be compressed when the locking member is moved to the non-locking position and it may be relaxed when the locking member is moved back to the locking position.
  • the locking member is pressed by the spring element against an inner recess of the first connecting part's enclosure. Accordingly, the locking position is determined by said inner recess of the enclosure.
  • At least one of the spring elements is configured for exerting a spring force onto the locking member in an axial direction.
  • at least one of the spring elements is configured for exerting a spring force onto the locking member in a radial direction.
  • the spring force may also comprise both an axial and a radial component.
  • At least one of the spring elements is disposed between the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve. Further preferably, at least one of the spring elements is disposed at the rear side of the locking member facing away from the mating end of the first connecting part. A spring element located at a rear end of the locking member is well suited for resiliently pushing the locking member towards the mating end of the first connecting part.
  • the locking member is implemented as a locking sleeve, with at least one of the spring elements being disposed between the inner sleeve and the locking sleeve. Further preferably, the locking member is implemented as a locking sleeve, with at least one of the spring elements being disposed between the locking sleeve and the outer sleeve.
  • the at least one spring element comprises at least one of the following: a single-turn wave spring, a multi-turn wave spring, a cup spring, a disc spring, a coil spring, a tension spring, a compression spring.
  • a multi-turn wave spring on the rear side of the locking member, the required spring force can be provided.
  • at least one of the spring elements is implemented as one of the following: a body of polymer resin, a body of resilient material, a body of elastomer.
  • at least one of the spring elements is realised in one of the following forms: an O-ring, an X-ring, folding bellows.
  • the first connecting part does not comprise a spring element.
  • a spring force generated by a spring at least one of the following forces may act on the locking member: a magnetic force, a pneumatic force, a hydraulic force, a weight force exerted by the locking member's weight.
  • the force acting on the locking member may be a repulsive force between two repelling magnets.
  • a first magnet may be fixed to the locking member and a further magnet may be fixed to the first connecting part, with a repulsive magnetic force acting between the magnets.
  • the repulsive magnetic force may for example push the locking member from the non-locking position back to the locking position.
  • the weight force of the locking member may be used for moving the locking member back to the locking position.
  • the weight force of the locking member's weight may for example push the locking member back to the locking position.
  • the surface of the locking member is formed and configured such that in the locking member's locking position, an engagement between the at least one latching element and the at least one counterlatching element is positively locked by the locking member.
  • the surface of the locking member may restrict the movement of the at least one latching element.
  • the engagement can be locked by the locking member.
  • the locking member is implemented as a locking sleeve, with an inner surface of the locking sleeve being formed such that in the locking sleeve's locking position, an engagement between the at least one latching element and the at least one counterlatching element is positively locked by the locking sleeve's inner surface.
  • the inner surface of the locking sleeve restricts the movement of the at least one latching element. For example, after the at least one latching element has engaged with at least one counterlatching element, the engagement can be locked by the locking sleeve, which means that the at least one latching element cannot disengage from the at least one counterlatching element.
  • the locking member is implemented as a locking sleeve, with an inner surface of the locking sleeve comprising at least one inner groove, wherein, when the locking sleeve is pushed to the non-locking position, the at least one inner groove of the locking sleeve is brought to a position adjacent to the at least one latching element and is configured for permitting a movement of the at least one latching element. Due to the presence of the at least one inner groove, the movement of the at least one latching element is no longer restricted and the at least one latching element can move in an axial direction. For example, in the non-locking position, the at least one latching element may engage with at least one counterlatching element.
  • the locking sleeve comprises a circumferential inner groove.
  • the inner groove or a plurality of inner grooves may be oriented in the locking sleeve's axial direction, with the rotational movement moving the inner groove or the plurality of inner grooves towards the at least one latching element.
  • the at least one inner groove may be oriented in a slanted direction.
  • the at least one latching element is implemented as at least one claw.
  • the at least one claw which may be realised as a resilient member, may engage with at least one counterlatching element of the second connecting part.
  • the at least one latching element is implemented as a claw ring comprising at least one claw.
  • the claw ring comprises two, three, four or more than four claws.
  • the at least one counterlatching element is implemented as at least one recess or as a circumferential groove.
  • the at least one claw of the first connecting part can engage with at least one recess or with a circumferential groove of the second connecting part.
  • a respective claw may comprise a groove or an indentation and the at least one counterlatching element may be implemented as at least one bulge.
  • the at least one claw of the first connecting part can engage with at least one bulge of the second connecting part.
  • the locking member is implemented as a locking sleeve, with the claw ring being arranged between the inner sleeve and the locking sleeve, and with the at least one claw extending in the direction towards a mating end of the first connecting part.
  • the claws are locked by the locking sleeve.
  • the claw ring is plugged onto a recess of the first connecting part.
  • the at least one counterlatching element is implemented as at least one claw. Further preferably, the at least one counterlatching element is implemented as a claw ring comprising at least one claw. In this example, the at least one counterlatching element arranged on the second connecting part is implemented as at least one claw.
  • the at least one latching element is implemented as at least one recess or as a circumferential groove.
  • the at least one claw of the second connecting part can engage with at least one recess or with a circumferential groove of the first connecting part.
  • a respective claw of the second connecting part may comprise a groove or an indentation and the at least one latching element of the first connecting part may be implemented as at least one bulge.
  • the at least one claw of the second connecting part can engage with at least one bulge of the first connecting part.
  • the claw ring is plugged onto a recess of the second connecting part, with the at least one claw extending in the direction towards a mating end of the second connecting part.
  • the forced guidance comprises a guidance slot or a guidance groove located at or in the locking member and a sliding member accommodated in the guidance slot or the guidance groove.
  • the sliding member is arranged on a stationary part of the first connecting part.
  • the locking member comprises a guidance slot or a guidance groove, with a sliding member being accommodated in the guidance slot or the guidance groove, wherein an interaction between the sliding member and the guidance slot or the guidance groove is configured for transforming an axial component of the locking member's movement into a rotational movement of the locking member and vice versa.
  • the interaction between the sliding member and the guidance slot or the guidance groove enforces a rotational movement of the locking member when the locking member is moved.
  • the forced guidance comprises a sliding member located on the locking member and a guidance slot or a guidance groove, with the sliding member being accommodated in the guidance slot or the guidance groove.
  • the guidance slot or the guidance groove is located on a stationary component of the first connecting part.
  • the second connecting part and the locking member are shaped and configured such that after a predetermined rotational position of the locking member relative to the second connecting part has been reached, the locking member's state changes from a retained state in which the locking member is retained in the non-locking position by the second connecting part to a non-retained state in which the locking member is not retained in the non-locking position by the second connecting part.
  • the first connecting part is configured for moving the locking member back to the locking position as soon as the locking member is not retained in the non-locking position by the second connecting part.
  • the interaction between the second connecting part and the locking member causes the locking member to move back to the locking position, thereby positively locking the engagement between the at least one latching element and the at least one counterlatching element.
  • the locking member may be pushed in the direction towards the locking position by means of a spring force exerted by at least one spring element.
  • the rotational motion comprises a first rotational movement for moving the locking member from the locking position to the non-locking position and a subsequent second rotational movement for moving the locking member from the non-locking position back to the locking position.
  • the first rotational movement comprises rotating the locking member in a first direction of rotation until a predetermined rotational position is reached, thereby moving the locking member from the locking position to the non-locking position.
  • the second rotational movement comprises rotating the locking member from the predetermined rotational position in a direction of rotation opposite to the first direction of rotation, thereby moving the locking member from the non-locking position back to the locking position.
  • the second connecting part and the locking member are shaped and configured such that when a predetermined rotational position of the locking member relative to the second connecting part is reached, the locking member's direction of rotation is reversed.
  • the locking member comprises an abutting surface, the abutting surface comprising at least one recess.
  • the first rotational movement is finished and the second rotational movement in the opposite direction of rotation is started, with the second rotational movement moving the locking member from the non-locking position back to the locking position.
  • the locking member comprises an abutting surface, the abutting surface comprising at least one cut-out, the at least one cut-out being configured for accommodating a respective protrusion of the second connecting part when the locking member reaches a predefined rotational position.
  • the locking member's abutting surface comprises at least one cut-out, the cut-out being arranged such that at the predefined rotational position, the at least one protrusion enters a corresponding cut-out. When the protrusion enters the cut-out, the first rotational movement in the first direction of rotation is ended.
  • the first rotational movement in the first direction of rotation is ended and a subsequent second rotational movement in a direction of rotation opposite to the first direction of rotation is started, with the second rotational movement moving the locking member from the non-locking position back to the locking position.
  • the locking member's direction of rotation is reversed.
  • the locking member may for example be moved from the non-locking position to the locking position by means of a spring force exerted by a spring element.
  • two or more cut-outs are arranged in a regularly spaced pattern around the locking member's circumference. In this case, the locking sleeve may have an n-fold rotational symmetry.
  • two or more cut-outs may be arranged in an irregularly spaced pattern around the locking member's circumference, in order to make sure that the first connecting part is mated with the second connecting part in a predetermined orientation.
  • the inner contour of the at least one cut-out is shaped such that the locking member is retained in the non-locking position at least until the engagement between the at least one latching element and the at least one counterlatching element is established.
  • the locking member's abutting surface may comprise at least one indentation, the at least one indentation being configured for accommodating at least one protrusion of the second connecting part when the locking member reaches a predetermined rotational position.
  • the locking member is equipped with at least one protrusion and the second connecting part comprises an abutting surface, said abutting surface being configured for abutting against the at least one protrusion of the locking member when the first and the second connecting part are mated.
  • the abutting surface of the second connecting part comprises at least one recess and/or at least one cut-out and/or at least one indentation configured for accommodating at least one protrusion of the locking member when the locking member reaches a predetermined rotational position.
  • At least one indentation may be located on the second connecting part, for example on an outer sleeve of the second connecting part, with the indentation extending to a certain depth of the second connecting part's material.
  • the abutting surface of the second connecting part comprises at least one cut-out and/or at least one indentation arranged such that when the locking member reaches a predetermined rotational position, the at least one protrusion of the locking member enters the at least one cut-out and/or the at least one indentation.
  • the locking member is moved from the locking position to the non-locking position and back to the locking position.
  • the first rotational movement in the first direction of rotation is ended and a subsequent second rotational movement in a direction of rotation opposite to the first direction of rotation is started, with the second rotational movement moving the locking member from the non-locking position back to the locking position.
  • the second connecting part may comprise an outer sleeve with at least one recess and/or at least one cut-out and/or at least one indentation adapted for accommodating at least one protrusion of the locking member.
  • the second connecting part's outer sleeve may for example be formed by plastic injection moulding or by zinc die casting.
  • the first and the second connecting part are shaped such that a predetermined orientation of the first connecting part relative to the second connecting part is enforced when mating the first connecting part with the second connecting part.
  • components of the first connecting part are axially fixed within the first connecting part's enclosure using at least one of the following: a retaining ring, a securing ring, a snap ring, a circlip, a press ring, flanging, screw fitting.
  • the components are arranged in the connecting part's enclosure with the arrangement being axially fixed. This allows for a simple assembly.
  • techniques like for example welding, adhesive bonding, flanging, border crimping may be used.
  • a non-detachable connection between the first connecting part's enclosure and the respective end piece, end cap or securing ring.
  • a cost-effective non-detachable connection may be established by crimping a respective end piece, end cap or securing ring to the first connecting part's enclosure.
  • the first connecting part is configured for being connected to a cable and the second connecting part is configured for being connected to a housing of a device.
  • the first connecting part is configured for being connected to a housing of a device and the second connecting part is configured for being connected to a cable.
  • the first connecting part is configured for being connected to a cable and the second connecting part is also configured for being connected to a cable.
  • the first connecting part is configured for being mounted to a housing of a device and the second connecting part is also configured for being mounted to a housing of a device.
  • the plug-in connector is a versatile connector that can be used in a variety of different applications.
  • the plug-in connector is at least one of an electrical connector, an optical connector, a hydraulic connector, a fluidic connector, a pneumatic connector.
  • the plug-in connector may for example be a combination of two or more different types of connectors.
  • the plug-in connector may for example be implemented as a hybrid connector comprising two or more of an electrical connector, an optical connector, a hydraulic connector, a fluidic connector, a pneumatic connector.
  • the plug-in connector is an electrical connector, with the first connecting part being implemented as a plug and the second connecting part being implemented as a socket or vice versa.
  • the plug-in connector is an electrical connector, wherein the first connecting part comprises an arrangement of at least one connector pin and/or at least one socket and wherein the second connecting part comprises an arrangement of at least one connector pin and/or at least one socket.
  • the plug-in connector comprises at least one shielding element.
  • the at least one shielding element may comprise at least one of the following: an annular spring, a grounding ring, an earthing crown, one or more lamellae.
  • the at least one shielding element is configured for providing an electrical shielding.
  • the at least one latching element is configured as a shielding element.
  • a claw ring with at least one claw may be configured as a shielding element.
  • the plug-in connector does not comprise any additional shielding elements besides the at least one latching element.
  • the plug-in connector comprises at least one additional shielding element in addition to the at least one latching element, the at least one additional shielding element comprising at least one of the following: an annular spring, a grounding ring, an earthing crown, one or more lamellae.
  • the plug-in connector may not comprise any shielding element.
  • the plug-in connector may be made of plastic material to the greatest possible extent.
  • the first connecting part comprises at least one sealing element.
  • the first connecting part comprises an outer sleeve, with at least one sealing element being arranged on an inner surface of the outer sleeve.
  • the first connecting part comprises an inner sleeve, with at least one sealing element being arranged on an outer surface of the inner sleeve.
  • at least one sealing element of the first connecting part is configured for sealing the locking member or for sealing a mating area of the plug-in connector or for sealing both the locking member and the mating area.
  • the at least one sealing element comprises at least one of the following: an O-ring, an X-ring, a sealing ring, a labyrinth, a felt ring, a moulded seal.
  • the second connecting part comprises at least one sealing element.
  • the second connecting part comprises an outer enclosure, with at least one sealing element being arranged on an outer surface of the outer enclosure.
  • the at least one sealing element comprises at least one of the following: an O-ring, an X-ring, a sealing ring, a labyrinth, a felt ring, a moulded seal.
  • each of the first connecting part and the second connecting part comprises at least one sealing element.
  • each of the connecting parts comprises at least one sealing element and the first connecting part is mated with the second connecting part, a mating area of the plug-in connector or the locking member or both the mating area and the locking member can be sealed.
  • At least one component of the first connecting part and the second connecting part is manufactured using at least one of the following techniques: injection moulding, turning, milling, metal casting, punching. Furthermore, any combination of these techniques may for example be used for manufacturing at least one component of the first connecting part and the second connecting part.
  • combinations of different materials may for example be employed, like for example plastic and metal.
  • Figure 1a shows a perspective view of a plug-in connector comprising a first connecting part 1 that is configured to be mated with a second connecting part 2.
  • FIG 1b a longitudinal section of the first connecting part 1 and the second connecting part 2 is shown, with the mating direction 3 being indicated in dashed lines.
  • the plug-in connector shown in figure 1a and figure 1b is equipped with a locking mechanism configured for securing the plug-in connection between the first connecting part 1 and the second connecting part 2.
  • the first connecting part 1 is implemented as a plug and comprises a plug insert 4 with a plurality of connector pins 5.
  • the plug insert 4 further comprises a plurality of terminal lugs 6, the terminal lugs 6 being electrically connected with the connector pins 5.
  • the plug insert 4 is circumferentially enclosed by an inner sleeve 7 oriented in the mating direction 3.
  • the first connecting part 1 is configured for being connected to a cable and comprises a cable anchor 8 that is screwed onto a threaded portion 9 at the rear end of the inner sleeve 7.
  • the strands of a cable may be electrically connected to the terminal lugs 6.
  • the first connecting part 1 further comprises a claw ring 10 with at least one resilient claw 11, with the claw ring 10 being plugged onto a circumferential recess 12 of the inner sleeve 7.
  • the claw ring 10 may comprise one, two, three or more resilient claws 11 that extend in the mating direction 3.
  • the at least one resilient claw 11 engages with a circumferential groove 13 of the second connecting part 2.
  • Each of the resilient claws 11 acts as a latching element configured for engaging with a corresponding counterlatching element of the second connecting part 2.
  • the circumferential groove 13 acts as a counterlatching element of the second connecting part 2.
  • the first connecting part 1 further comprises a locking sleeve 14 that encloses the inner sleeve 7 and the claw ring 10 with the at least one resilient claw 11.
  • the locking sleeve 14 is arranged between the inner sleeve 7 and the outer sleeve 15.
  • the locking sleeve 14 is implemented as a movable part that can be moved in an axial direction relative to the inner sleeve 7, with the axial direction of the first connecting part 1 being the mating direction 3.
  • the locking sleeve 14 may be implemented as a spring-loaded locking sleeve.
  • a spring 16 is configured for pressing the locking sleeve 14 in the direction towards the mating end 17 of the first connecting part 1, with the locking sleeve 14 abutting against a circumferential inner recess 18 of the outer sleeve 15.
  • the spring 16 is a multi-turn wave spring. The locking sleeve 14 can be pushed in a backwards direction away from the mating end 17 against a spring force exerted by the spring 16.
  • the first connecting part 1 further comprises a projection 19 arranged on the inner sleeve 7, the projection 19 being configured for engaging with a corresponding groove 20 of the second connecting part 2.
  • the engagement between the projection 19 and the groove 20 enforces a predefined orientation of the first connecting part 1 relative to the second connecting part 2.
  • a retaining ring 21 may be inserted into a circumferential inner groove 22 at the rear end of the first connecting part 1.
  • a sealing ring 23 may be arranged between the inner sleeve 7 and the outer sleeve 15.
  • the second connecting part 2 comprises a socket part 24 with a plurality of sockets configured for mating with the connector pins 5.
  • the second connecting part 2 further comprises a plurality of terminal lugs 25 arranged at the rear end of the second connecting part 2, the terminal lugs 25 being electrically connected with the sockets of the socket part 24.
  • the socket part 24 is enclosed by a grounding ring 26 configured for being inserted into the inner sleeve 7 of the first connecting part 1 when the first connecting part 1 is mated with the second connecting part 2.
  • the grounding ring 26 is made of metal and is configured for electrically shielding the electrical connection between the connector pins 5 and the socket part 24.
  • the second connecting part 2 further comprises an outer enclosure 27, with the socket part 24 and the grounding ring 26 being arranged inside the outer enclosure 27.
  • the outer enclosure 27 comprises the circumferential groove 13, which serves as a counterlatching element for the at least one resilient claw 11.
  • the outer enclosure 27 further comprises at least one protrusion 28 projecting in a radially outward direction.
  • the at least one protrusion 28 abuts against the locking sleeve 14 and pushes back the locking sleeve 14 against the spring force exerted by the spring 16.
  • the second connecting part 2 comprises a sealing ring 29, the sealing ring 29 being pressed against the outer sleeve 15 of the first connecting part 1 when the two connecting parts are mated.
  • the first connecting part 1 is configured for being fixed to a cable
  • the second connecting part 2 is configured for being mounted to the housing of a device.
  • the rear part 30 of the second connecting part 2 can be inserted into a wall of the device. Then, the nut 31 is tightened, thereby pressing the mounting flange 32 against the wall of the device.
  • the first connecting part 1 is fixed to a cable and the second connecting part 2 is mounted to a device.
  • the first connecting part 1 may be mounted to a device and the second connecting part 2 may be fixed to a cable.
  • both the first connecting part 1 and the second connecting part 2 may be attached to respective cables.
  • both the first connecting part 1 and the second connecting part 2 may be mounted to the housing of a respective device, in order to establish a plug-in connection between two devices.
  • FIG. 1a From the perspective view shown in figure 1a , it can be seen how the at least one protrusion 28 of the second connecting part 2 interacts with the movable locking sleeve 14 of the first connecting part 1.
  • the at least one protrusion 28 abuts against the abutting surface 33 of the locking sleeve 14 and pushes the locking sleeve 14 backwardly as indicated by arrow 34.
  • This movement of the locking sleeve 14 in the backward direction away from the mating end 17 is performed against the spring force exerted by the multi-turn wave spring 16.
  • the locking sleeve 14 further comprises a guidance slot 35.
  • a sliding member 36 located on the inner sleeve 7 and projecting outwardly is accommodated in the guidance slot 35 and is configured for moving in the guidance slot 35.
  • the guidance slot 35 and the sliding member 36 enforce a rotational movement of the locking sleeve 14 as indicated by arrow 37.
  • the interaction between the guidance slot 35 and the sliding member 36 provides a forced guidance that transforms an axial movement of the locking sleeve 14 into a rotational movement of the locking sleeve 14.
  • the locking sleeve 14 further comprises a cut-out 38 at the rim of the locking sleeve 14.
  • the cut-out 38 is configured for accommodating the protrusion 28 after a predetermined rotational position of the locking sleeve 14 relative to the second connecting part 2 is reached.
  • the predetermined rotational position of the locking sleeve 14 relative to the second connecting part 2 is reached.
  • the protrusion 28 enters the cut-out 38.
  • the second connecting part 2 is further inserted into the first connecting part 1 and the protrusion 28 passes the left projection of the cut-out 38 viewed from the first connecting part 1.
  • the locking sleeve 14 is no longer retained by the protrusion 28 and can return towards its initial position, ie to the locking position.
  • the inner surface of the locking sleeve is disposed closely adjacent to the at least one resilient claw 11 and does not permit any movement of the at least one resilient claw 11 in the radial direction. Any movement of the at least one resilient claw 11 is blocked by the locking sleeve 14.
  • the second connecting part 2 is further inserted into the first connecting part 1, with the locking sleeve 14 being pushed by the protrusion 28 in a direction indicated by arrow 40.
  • the locking sleeve 14 is pushed backwardly against the spring force exerted by the spring 16.
  • the interaction between the guidance slot 35 and the sliding member 36 enforces a rotational movement of the locking sleeve 14 as indicated by arrow 41.
  • the cut-out 38 is rotated in the direction towards the protrusion 28.
  • the locking sleeve 14 has reached its non-locking position.
  • the circumferential inner groove 42 is moved to a position adjacent to the at least one resilient claw 11, and accordingly, the movement of the at least one resilient claw 11 is no longer blocked.
  • the at least one resilient claw 11 is free and can perform movements in a radial direction of the plug-in connector. It is to be noted that in figure 3b , the at least one resilient claw 11 has not engaged with the circumferential groove 13 yet.
  • the locking sleeve 14 is no longer retained in the non-locking position by the protrusion 28.
  • the locking sleeve 14 is moved back to the locking position by the spring 16.
  • the locking sleeve 14 may either be pushed back to the locking position abruptly or the protrusion 28 may slide along the slanted surface 39 of the cut-out 38.
  • FIG 5a and figure 5b it is shown that the locking sleeve 14 has returned to its locking position, with the protrusion 28 still being contained inside the cut-out 38. From the sectional view of figure 5b , it can be seen that the at least one resilient claw 11 is engaged with the circumferential groove 13. The locking sleeve 14 is located in its locking position, and accordingly, the at least one resilient claw 11 is positively locked by the locking sleeve 14. The movement of the at least one resilient claw 11 is blocked by the inner surface of the locking sleeve 14.
  • sealing rings 23, 29 are configured for sealing the interior of the plug-in connector against external influences when the second connecting part 2 is mated with the first connecting part 1.
  • FIG 6a and figure 6b it is shown how the second connecting part 2 is unplugged from the first connecting part 1.
  • the starting point for the unplugging operation is the locked state shown in figure 5a and figure 5b , in which the locking sleeve 14 is disposed in the locking position, thereby positively locking the engagement between the at least one latching element and the at least counterlatching element.
  • the user grabs the outer sleeve 15 of the first connecting part 1 and pulls the outer sleeve 15 relative to the second connecting part 2 in the direction indicated by arrow 43 in figure 6b .
  • the locking sleeve 14 is disposed in the locking position, wherein the spring 16 presses the locking sleeve 14 towards the inner recess 18 of the outer sleeve 15 such that the locking sleeve 14 abuts against the inner recess 18.
  • the outer sleeve 15 is pulled in the backwards direction as indicated by arrow 43, the locking sleeve 14 will follow this movement.
  • the at least one resilient claw 11 is engaged with the circumferential groove 13 of the second connecting part 2, with this engagement being locked by the locking sleeve 14. As the engagement is locked, the at least one resilient claw 11 and the claw ring 10 remain attached to the second connecting part 2. As a consequence, the at least one claw 11, the claw ring 10 and the inner sleeve 7 of the first connecting part 1 follow the movement of the second connecting part 2.
  • the outer sleeve 15 and the locking sleeve 14 move in the backwards direction relative to the inner sleeve 7, the claw ring 10 and the second connecting part 2 as indicated by arrow 43. As a consequence of the relative movement between the outer sleeve 15 and the inner sleeve 7, a clearance 44 appears at the rear end of the inner sleeve 7.
  • the locking sleeve 14 By pulling the outer sleeve 15 in the backwards direction, the locking sleeve 14 is moved relative to the at least one resilient claw 11 and the circumferential groove 13.
  • the inner groove 42 of the locking sleeve 14 is moved towards the resilient claw 11.
  • the resilient claw 11 can disengage from the circumferential groove 13.
  • the first connecting part 1 can be pulled out of the second connecting part 2 entirely.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Manufacturing & Machinery (AREA)
  • Quick-Acting Or Multi-Walled Pipe Joints (AREA)

Claims (15)

  1. Erstes Verbindungsteil (1) für einen Steckverbinder, wobei das erste Verbindungsteil (1) zum Zusammenfügen mit einem zweiten Verbindungsteil (2) des Steckverbinders in einer Zusammenfügungsrichtung (3) ausgestaltet ist, das erste Verbindungsteil (1) umfassend:
    - wenigstens ein Verriegelungselement (11), das zum Eingriff mit wenigstens einem Gegenverriegelungselement (13) des zweiten Verbindungsteils (2) ausgestaltet ist, wenn das erste Verbindungsteil (1) mit dem zweiten Verbindungsteil (2) zusammengefügt wird,
    - ein Arretierelement (14), das beweglich in dem ersten Verbindungsteil (1) angeordnet ist, wobei das Arretierelement (14) zum Arretieren eines Eingriffs zwischen dem wenigstens einen Verriegelungselement (11) und dem wenigstens einen Gegenverriegelungselement (13) in einer Arretierposition des Arretierelements (14) ausgestaltet ist,
    - wobei das wenigstens eine Verriegelungselement (11) zum Eingriff mit dem wenigstens einen Gegenverriegelungselement (13) ausgestaltet ist, wenn sich das Arretierelement (14) in einer nicht arretierenden Position befindet, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
    - das erste Verbindungsteil (1) eine Zwangsführung umfasst, die zum Erzwingen einer Drehbewegung des Arretierelements (14) ausgestaltet ist, wenn das Arretierelement (14) relativ zu dem wenigstens einen Verriegelungselement (11) bewegt wird,
    - wobei wenigstens eine Oberfläche des Arretierelements (14) so geformt und ausgestaltet ist, dass sie mit wenigstens einer Oberfläche des zweiten Verbindungsteils (2) zusammenwirkt, so dass eine Drehbewegung des Arretierelements (14) relativ zu dem ersten Verbindungsteil (1) durch das Zusammenwirken zwischen der wenigstens einen Oberfläche des Arretierelements (14) und der wenigstens einen Oberfläche des zweiten Verbindungsteils (2) und durch die Zwangsführung erzwungen wird, wenn das erste Verbindungsteil (1) mit dem zweiten Verbindungsteil (2) zusammengefügt wird, wobei die Drehbewegung ein Bewegen des Arretierelements (14) von der Arretierposition in die nicht arretierende Position und zurück in die Arretierposition umfasst.
  2. Steckverbinder mit einem ersten Verbindungsteil (1) nach Anspruch 1 und einem zweiten Verbindungsteil (2), wobei das zweite Verbindungsteil (2) wenigstens ein Gegenverriegelungselement (13) und wenigstens eine Oberfläche umfasst, die zum Zusammenwirken mit dem Arretierelement (14) des ersten Verbindungsteils (1) geformt und ausgestaltet ist.
  3. Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 2, wobei das Arretierelement (14) als Arretierhülse (14) umgesetzt ist.
  4. Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 3, wobei die Arretierhülse (14) zur Drehung um eine in Zusammenfügungsrichtung (3) ausgerichtete Achse ausgestaltet ist.
  5. Steckverbinder nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 4, wobei das Arretierelement (14) eine Anlagefläche (33) umfasst, wobei die Anlagefläche (33) so ausgestaltet ist, dass das zweite Verbindungsteil (2) an der Anlagefläche (33) des Arretierelements (14) anliegt, wenn das erste Verbindungsteil (1) mit dem zweiten Verbindungsteil (2) zusammengefügt wird.
  6. Steckverbinder nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 5, wobei das zweite Verbindungsteil (2) mit wenigstens einem Vorsprung (28) ausgestattet ist, wobei der wenigstens eine Vorsprung (28) zur Anlage an das Arretierelement (14) ausgestaltet ist, wenn das erste Verbindungsteil (1) mit dem zweiten Verbindungsteil (2) zusammengefügt wird.
  7. Steckverbinder nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 6, wobei der Steckverbinder wenigstens ein Federelement (16) umfasst, das zum Drücken des Arretierelements (14) in Richtung eines Zusammenfügungsendes (17) des ersten Verbindungsteils (1) in eine Arretierposition ausgestaltet ist.
  8. Steckverbinder nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 6, wobei das erste Verbindungsteil (1) zum Drücken des Arretierelements (14) in Richtung des Zusammenfügungsendes (17) des ersten Verbindungsteils (1) in die Arretierposition durch Ausüben einer Kraft auf das Arretierelement (14) ausgestaltet ist, wobei die Kraft wenigstens eine der folgenden ist: eine magnetische Kraft, eine pneumatische Kraft, eine hydraulische Kraft, eine Gewichtskraft, die durch ein Gewicht des Arretierelements (14) verursacht wird.
  9. Steckverbinder nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 8, wobei das wenigstens eine Verriegelungselement (11) als wenigstens eine Klaue umgesetzt ist.
  10. Steckverbinder nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 9, wobei das wenigstens eine Gegenverriegelungselement (13) als wenigstens eine Ausnehmung oder als umlaufende Nut (13) umgesetzt ist.
  11. Steckverbinder nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 10, wobei die Zwangsführung einen Führungsschlitz (35) oder eine Führungsnut umfasst, der/die sich am oder im Arretierelement (14) befindet,
    und ein Gleitelement (36), das in dem Führungsschlitz (35) oder der Führungsnut aufgenommen ist.
  12. Steckverbinder nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 11, wobei das zweite Verbindungsteil (2) und das Arretierelement (14) so geformt und ausgestaltet sind, dass nach Erreichen einer vorgegebenen Drehposition des Arretierelements (14) relativ zum zweiten Verbindungsteil (2) der Zustand des Arretierelements von einem gehaltenen Zustand, in dem das Arretierelement (14) durch das zweite Verbindungsteil (2) in der nicht arretierenden Position gehalten wird, in einen nicht gehaltenen Zustand wechselt, in dem das Arretierelement (14) durch das zweite Verbindungsteil (2) nicht in der nicht arretierenden Position gehalten wird.
  13. Steckverbinder nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 4 und/oder 6 bis 12 in Kombination mit Anspruch 5, wobei die Anlagefläche (33) wenigstens eine Aussparung (38) umfasst, wobei die wenigstens eine Aussparung (38) zur Aufnahme eines jeweiligen Vorsprungs (28) des zweiten Verbindungsteils (2) ausgestaltet ist, wenn das Arretierelement (14) eine vorgegebene Drehposition erreicht.
  14. Verfahren zum Zusammenfügen eines ersten Verbindungsteils (1) und eines zweiten Verbindungsteils (2) in einer Zusammenfügungsrichtung (3),
    das erste Verbindungsteil (1) umfassend:
    - wenigstens ein Verriegelungselement (11), das zum Eingriff mit wenigstens einem Gegenverriegelungselement (13) des zweiten Verbindungsteils (2) ausgestaltet ist, wenn das erste Verbindungsteil (1) mit dem zweiten Verbindungsteil (2) zusammengefügt wird,
    - ein Arretierelement (14), das beweglich in dem ersten Verbindungsteil (1) angeordnet ist, wobei das Arretierelement (14) zum Arretieren eines Eingriffs zwischen dem wenigstens einen Verriegelungselement (11) und dem wenigstens einen Gegenverriegelungselement (13) in einer Arretierposition des Arretierelements (14) ausgestaltet ist,
    - wobei das erste Verbindungsteil (1) eine Zwangsführung umfasst, die zum Erzwingen einer Drehbewegung des Arretierelements (14) ausgestaltet ist, wenn das Arretierelement (14) relativ zu dem wenigstens einen Verriegelungselement (11) bewegt wird,
    das Verfahren umfassend:
    - Zusammenfügen des ersten Verbindungsteils (1) mit dem zweiten Verbindungsteil (2), wobei wenigstens eine Oberfläche des zweiten Verbindungsteils (2) so geformt und ausgestaltet ist, dass sie mit wenigstens einer Oberfläche des Arretierelements (14) zusammenwirkt, wenn das erste Verbindungsteil (1) mit dem zweiten Verbindungsteil (2) zusammengefügt wird,
    - Erzwingen einer Drehbewegung des Arretierelements (14) relativ zum ersten Verbindungsteil (1) durch ein Zusammenwirken zwischen der wenigstens einen Oberfläche des zweiten Verbindungsteils (2) und der wenigstens einen Oberfläche des Arretierelements (14) und durch die Zwangsführung,
    wobei die Drehbewegung ein Bewegen des Arretierelements (14) von der Arretierposition in eine nicht arretierende Position und zurück in die Arretierposition umfasst, und
    - Ineinandergreifen von wenigstens einem Verriegelungselement (11) des ersten Verbindungsteils (1) mit wenigstens einem Gegenverriegelungselement (13) des zweiten Verbindungsteils (2), wenn sich das Arretierelement (14) in der nicht arretierenden Position befindet.
  15. Verfahren zum Trennen eines ersten Verbindungsteils (1) von einem zweiten Verbindungsteil (2), das Verfahren umfassend:
    - Bereitstellen eines Steckverbinders, der das erste Verbindungsteil (1) und das zweite Verbindungsteil (2) umfasst, wobei das erste Verbindungsteil (1) so ausgestaltet ist, dass es mit dem zweiten Verbindungsteil in einer Zusammenfügungsrichtung zusammengefügt wird, das erste Verbindungsteil (1) umfassend:
    - wenigstens ein Verriegelungselement (11), das zum Eingriff mit wenigstens einem Gegenverriegelungselement (13) des zweiten Verbindungsteils (2) ausgestaltet ist, wenn das erste Verbindungsteil (1) mit dem zweiten Verbindungsteil (2) zusammengefügt wird,
    - ein Arretierelement (14), das beweglich in dem ersten Verbindungsteil (1) angeordnet ist, wobei das Arretierelement (14) zum Arretieren eines Eingriffs zwischen dem wenigstens einen Verriegelungselement (11) und dem wenigstens einen Gegenverriegelungselement (13) in einer Arretierposition des Arretierelements (14) ausgestaltet ist,
    - wobei das erste Verbindungsteil (1) eine Zwangsführung umfasst, die zum Erzwingen einer Drehbewegung des Arretierelements (14) ausgestaltet ist, wenn das Arretierelement (14) relativ zu dem wenigstens einen Verriegelungselement (11) bewegt wird,
    - wobei wenigstens eine Oberfläche des zweiten Verbindungsteils (2) so geformt und ausgestaltet ist, dass sie mit wenigstens einer Oberfläche des Arretierelements (14) zusammenwirkt, so dass eine Drehbewegung des Arretierelements (14) relativ zum ersten Verbindungsteil (1) durch das Zusammenwirken zwischen der wenigstens einen Oberfläche des Arretierelements (14) und der wenigstens einen Oberfläche des zweiten Verbindungsteils (2) und durch die Zwangsführung erzwungen wird, wenn das erste Verbindungsteil (1) mit dem zweiten Verbindungsteil (2) zusammengefügt wird,
    - Ziehen des ersten Verbindungsteils (1) mit dem Arretierelement (14) relativ zum zweiten Verbindungsteil (2) in eine Richtung entgegen der Zusammenfügungsrichtung (3), wodurch das Arretierelement (14) relativ zu dem wenigstens einen Verriegelungselement (11) von der Arretierposition in eine nicht arretierende Position bewegt wird,
    - Lösen des wenigstens einen Verriegelungselements (11) und des wenigstens einen Gegenverriegelungselements (13),
    - Trennen des ersten Verbindungsteils (1) vom zweiten Verbindungsteil (2).
EP17195189.0A 2017-10-06 2017-10-06 Verbindungsteil, verfahren zur verbindung eines ersten verbingungsteils mit einem zweiten verbindungsteils und verfahren zur entkopplung eines ersten verbindungsteils von einem zweiten verbindungsteil Active EP3467957B1 (de)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP17195189.0A EP3467957B1 (de) 2017-10-06 2017-10-06 Verbindungsteil, verfahren zur verbindung eines ersten verbingungsteils mit einem zweiten verbindungsteils und verfahren zur entkopplung eines ersten verbindungsteils von einem zweiten verbindungsteil

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP17195189.0A EP3467957B1 (de) 2017-10-06 2017-10-06 Verbindungsteil, verfahren zur verbindung eines ersten verbingungsteils mit einem zweiten verbindungsteils und verfahren zur entkopplung eines ersten verbindungsteils von einem zweiten verbindungsteil

Publications (3)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP3467957A1 EP3467957A1 (de) 2019-04-10
EP3467957B1 true EP3467957B1 (de) 2023-12-06
EP3467957C0 EP3467957C0 (de) 2023-12-06

Family

ID=60037467

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP17195189.0A Active EP3467957B1 (de) 2017-10-06 2017-10-06 Verbindungsteil, verfahren zur verbindung eines ersten verbingungsteils mit einem zweiten verbindungsteils und verfahren zur entkopplung eines ersten verbindungsteils von einem zweiten verbindungsteil

Country Status (1)

Country Link
EP (1) EP3467957B1 (de)

Families Citing this family (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE102020121535B4 (de) 2020-08-17 2023-02-02 Odu Gmbh & Co. Kg Steckverbindereinrichtung
GB2603965A (en) * 2021-02-23 2022-08-24 Cambridge Electronic Ind Ltd Locking connector
CN215732487U (zh) * 2021-06-03 2022-02-01 江苏瀚达电力科技有限公司 一种对插锁紧连接器

Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1237709A (en) * 1967-06-19 1971-06-30 Bowthorpe Hellermann Ltd Coupling device

Family Cites Families (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1501386A (en) 1974-02-06 1978-02-15 Bunker Ramo Plugs for lockable push-pull electrical connectors
US5029904A (en) * 1989-01-12 1991-07-09 Hunt Alexander C Quick connecting coupling
US5254013A (en) 1990-04-25 1993-10-19 Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. Push-pull lock connector
DE102010042345A1 (de) 2010-10-12 2012-04-12 Intercontec Pfeiffer Gmbh Verfahren zum Verbinden von Steckerteilen eines elektrischen Steckverbinders sowie elektrischer Steckverbinder
GB2501878B (en) * 2012-05-08 2015-12-09 Elektron Technology Uk Ltd Locking connector

Patent Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1237709A (en) * 1967-06-19 1971-06-30 Bowthorpe Hellermann Ltd Coupling device

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
EP3467957A1 (de) 2019-04-10
EP3467957C0 (de) 2023-12-06

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
JP3704648B2 (ja) コネクタ装置
EP2110890B1 (de) Stecker mit einem Abdichtungsmechanismus
US8628362B2 (en) Connector with elastic deformation member
US8821180B2 (en) Plug-type connector having a radially acting latching device
US7758370B1 (en) Quick release electrical connector
EP1726067B1 (de) Elektrischer verbinder
JP5557846B2 (ja) プッシュプルコネクタ
EP3467957B1 (de) Verbindungsteil, verfahren zur verbindung eines ersten verbingungsteils mit einem zweiten verbindungsteils und verfahren zur entkopplung eines ersten verbindungsteils von einem zweiten verbindungsteil
US7862366B2 (en) Electrical connector with locking clip
EP3570382B1 (de) Passender steckverbinder
EP2866309B1 (de) Verbinderstruktur
JP6875599B2 (ja) 係止要素を備えた電気コネクタ部品
CN113196582A (zh) 具有锁定系统的圆形插接连接器
WO2015053295A1 (ja) メス端子
US4907981A (en) Quick-release electrical connector coupling device
JP3127287B2 (ja) 同軸コネクタ装置
CA2680871C (en) Locking electrical receptacle
EP3157105B1 (de) Kreisförmiger schnellgelenkverbinder
US6722922B2 (en) Heavy duty electrical connector
CN110199442B (zh) 具有用于解锁过程的解锁装置的电连接器组件
CN113437566B (zh) 连接器及包括其的连接器组件
CN113437569B (zh) 连接器及包括其的连接器组件
EP1085615B1 (de) Steckverbindungsystem
EP3754790B1 (de) Eine adaptervorrichtung zur anpassung von zivilen elektrischen steckern an industrielle steckdosen
CN113437567A (zh) 连接器及包括其的连接器组件

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN PUBLISHED

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: BA ME

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION WAS MADE

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20190624

RBV Designated contracting states (corrected)

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: EXAMINATION IS IN PROGRESS

17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 20200302

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: EXAMINATION IS IN PROGRESS

RAP3 Party data changed (applicant data changed or rights of an application transferred)

Owner name: ODU GMBH & CO. KG

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: EXAMINATION IS IN PROGRESS

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: GRANT OF PATENT IS INTENDED

RIC1 Information provided on ipc code assigned before grant

Ipc: H01R 13/625 20060101ALN20230123BHEP

Ipc: H01R 43/26 20060101ALI20230123BHEP

Ipc: H01R 13/631 20060101ALI20230123BHEP

Ipc: H01R 13/627 20060101AFI20230123BHEP

RIC1 Information provided on ipc code assigned before grant

Ipc: H01R 13/625 20060101ALN20230131BHEP

Ipc: H01R 43/26 20060101ALI20230131BHEP

Ipc: H01R 13/631 20060101ALI20230131BHEP

Ipc: H01R 13/627 20060101AFI20230131BHEP

RIC1 Information provided on ipc code assigned before grant

Ipc: H01R 13/625 20060101ALN20230207BHEP

Ipc: H01R 43/26 20060101ALI20230207BHEP

Ipc: H01R 13/631 20060101ALI20230207BHEP

Ipc: H01R 13/627 20060101AFI20230207BHEP

INTG Intention to grant announced

Effective date: 20230221

GRAJ Information related to disapproval of communication of intention to grant by the applicant or resumption of examination proceedings by the epo deleted

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSDIGR1

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: EXAMINATION IS IN PROGRESS

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: GRANT OF PATENT IS INTENDED

INTC Intention to grant announced (deleted)
RIC1 Information provided on ipc code assigned before grant

Ipc: H01R 13/625 20060101ALN20230607BHEP

Ipc: H01R 43/26 20060101ALI20230607BHEP

Ipc: H01R 13/631 20060101ALI20230607BHEP

Ipc: H01R 13/627 20060101AFI20230607BHEP

INTG Intention to grant announced

Effective date: 20230621

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE PATENT HAS BEEN GRANTED

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R096

Ref document number: 602017077172

Country of ref document: DE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

U01 Request for unitary effect filed

Effective date: 20231214

U07 Unitary effect registered

Designated state(s): AT BE BG DE DK EE FI FR IT LT LU LV MT NL PT SE SI

Effective date: 20231221

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240307

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231206

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240307

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231206

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: RS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231206

Ref country code: NO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240306

Ref country code: HR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231206

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240406

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CZ

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231206

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231206

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SM

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231206

Ref country code: SK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231206

Ref country code: RO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231206

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240406

Ref country code: CZ

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231206

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231206

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231206

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT