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EP3476009B1
EP3476009B1 EP17739852.6A EP17739852A EP3476009B1 EP 3476009 B1 EP3476009 B1 EP 3476009B1 EP 17739852 A EP17739852 A EP 17739852A EP 3476009 B1 EP3476009 B1 EP 3476009B1
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Heinrich FRIESEN
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/639—Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together, after engagement, e.g. separate keylock, retainer strap
    • 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
    • H01R13/6271—Latching means 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
    • H01R13/633—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 disengagement only
    • H01R13/635—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 disengagement only by mechanical pressure, e.g. spring force
    • 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
    • H01R13/64—Means for preventing incorrect coupling
    • H01R13/641—Means for preventing incorrect coupling by indicating incorrect coupling; by indicating correct or full engagement

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  • the invention is based on a connector according to the preamble of independent claim 1.
  • Such connectors are required in order to connect electrical lines and cables to one another in a reversible manner.
  • a secure electrical and mechanical connection between the plug-in partners must be guaranteed.
  • a permanent mechanical locking of the plug partners is just as important as a complete connection and contacting of internal contacts.
  • Such a type of connector can be electrical as well as optical, pneumatic or hydraulic connectors.
  • the presented invention can be transferred to any type of connector.
  • the DE 10 2012 111 408 B3 shows a locking mechanism for connectors with a mating partner.
  • the locking mechanism has two types of locking means. A primary locking element which is suitable for locking the plug-in partner and a secondary locking element which is suitable for mutual locking with the primary locking element.
  • the secondary locking element locks the primary in the locked state of the locking mechanism, and the primary locking element locks the secondary in the unlocked state.
  • the mechanism is automatically locked by contacting the plug-in partner and unlocked by actuating the secondary locking element - designed as an actuator.
  • the pamphlet EP 1 703 599 A1 Figure 3 shows a connector with coupling detection means and a connector assembly.
  • the pamphlet U.S. 3,201,147 A shows a push-pull connector with a so-called "break away function", ie an emergency release in the event of high tensile forces.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object of presenting a further type of connector in order to expand the variety of such connectors with locking mechanisms.
  • the plug connector should have as few mechanical parts as possible, thereby reducing the reliability and the probability of errors of the device.
  • the existing individual parts of the mechanical locking mechanism should be as robust as possible and have a low susceptibility to errors.
  • the invention is a connector for reversible contacting of electrical, pneumatic, optical or hydraulic lines.
  • the connector is formed by a base body that has a first side and a second side.
  • the first side is designed as a plug-in face and is provided for contacting a mating connector.
  • the second side of the connector is designed as a connection side and is intended to accommodate lines or cables in the connector.
  • the connector also has a plug-in area.
  • the plug-in area is designed to accommodate a mating connector.
  • the plug-in area is the area of the connector in which a mating connector engages with its latching or contact area. This part of the mating connector is usually referred to as the socket or so-called receptacle.
  • the plug-in area of the present invention is used to accommodate such a receptacle.
  • the actuating means of the connector is preferably designed as a sleeve surrounding the base body.
  • the actuating means thus serves as a handle for the connector.
  • the actuating means is movably attached to the base body and can be displaced between a first, closed position and a second, open position.
  • the first, closed position is in the front area facing the first side of the base body, the second, open position of the actuating means being provided in the rear area of the connector facing the second side of the base body.
  • the two positions, the first, closed position and the second, open position simultaneously define the state of the connector.
  • the plug connector is in a closed state in the first, closed position of the actuating means. In this In the closed state, the connector is locked or connected to a mating connector and does not release the connection to the mating connector.
  • the actuating means is in the second, open position, the connector is also in an open state. The locking with a mating connector can be released in this open state.
  • the latching means of the connector is also arranged on the base body. It is provided on the connector in such a way that it can intervene in the plug-in area at least in certain areas. By engaging the locking means in the plug-in area of the connector, the locking means can lock an inserted receptacle of a mating connector.
  • a mating connector or parts of a mating connector are latched preferably via an area of the latching means that engages in a recess in the mating connector or a receptacle of the mating connector in the plug-in area.
  • the latching means can assume two positions: a first, locking position and a second, unlocking position.
  • the first, locked position the latching means engages at least in some areas in the plug-in area of the connector.
  • the locking means is at least partially located in the plug-in area and engages a receptacle there. So it is located in a recess in the receptacle so that it is prevented from moving.
  • the latching means in the first, locking position releases the range of motion of the actuating means.
  • the latching means In the first, locking position, the latching means preferably releases the range of motion of the actuating means in its first, closed position.
  • the actuating means can thus be moved freely from its second, open position and first, closed position without the latching means preventing the actuating means from doing so.
  • the actuating means is designed in such a way that in its first, closed position it locks the latching means in its first, locking position.
  • the latching means can therefore not be moved from the first, locking position into the second, unlocking position when the actuating means is in the first, closed position.
  • a first spring is provided for this purpose, which causes a forced movement of the actuating means in its first, closed position. This means that the actuating means is always forced into the first, closed position by the first spring, as long as the locking means does not prevent it from doing so.
  • the latching means behaves contrary to the plug-in area and the actuating means. In its second, unlocking position, the latching means completely releases the plug-in area of the connector and does not intervene in it.
  • a receptacle or mating connector can move freely in and out of the mating area.
  • the latching means engages in the range of motion of the actuating means in its first, closed position.
  • the actuating means is thus blocked in its second, open position by the latching means, which is located in the second, unlocking position.
  • the actuating means and the locking means thus lock each other, depending on the position in which they are located.
  • the actuating means In its first, closed position, the actuating means blocks a movement of the latching means from its first, locking position into its second, unlocking position.
  • the locking means locks in its second, unlocking position Moving the actuator from its second, open position to its first, closed position.
  • the connector has a locking means which is arranged in the plug-in area of the connector.
  • the locking means can assume a first, locking position and a second, unlocking position.
  • the first, locking position is preferably closer to the first side of the connector and the second, unlocking position is closer to the second side of the connector.
  • a linear movement of the locking means between the two positions would therefore be advantageous.
  • rotating or tilting movements would also be conceivable in other embodiments.
  • the locking means behaves similarly to the latching means as the actuating means. This means that the locking means can be locked in its movement by the locking means.
  • the locking means In its first, locking position, the locking means thus locks the locking means in its movement. In this first, locking position, the locking means is at least partially in the movement space of the latching means in its first, locking position. This means that the locking means cannot be moved from its second, unlocking position into its first, locking position when the locking means is in its first, locking position.
  • a second spring is also provided on the connector, which brings about a forced movement of the locking means into its first, locking position. This means that the locking means is always forced into the first, locking position, unless a greater force prevents it from doing so.
  • a preferred embodiment provides that not only one latching means is provided on the connector, but several latching means are attached.
  • the plurality of latching means are preferably evenly distributed over the circumference of the connector. As a result, when the connector is closed, a force is transmitted evenly to and from the mating connector. This prevents the connector from wedging.
  • the plurality of latching means can also be designed at least partially in one piece. Depending on the design of the latching means, two or more latching means can be designed as one component. This would advantageously reduce the number of individual parts of the connector.
  • the design of the locking means can be different depending on the technical design.
  • Latching means which can be tilted or pivoted between their first, locking position and their second, unlocking position have been shown to be particularly advantageous. But solutions with linearly movable latching means can also be conceivable.
  • the connector expediently has two display means, a first display means and a second display means.
  • the display means are designed to display the status. Depending on which of the display means is visible, a different state of the connector is signaled.
  • the first display means is covered by the actuation means in the second, open position. In the first, closed position, however, the actuating means conceals the second display means. Thus, depending on the position of the actuating means - which defines the state of the connector - the corresponding display means is covered or released.
  • the Figure 1 shows a sectional view of a connector 1 according to the invention along a plug axis in an open state.
  • the side shown on the left forms a first side of the plug connector 1 which is designed as a plug face, that is to say as for contacting with a mating plug connector.
  • the side shown on the right forms a second side of the connector 1 which is designed as a connection side, ie for inserting and contacting a connected cable.
  • the connector 1 shown in this exemplary embodiment is designed as a round connector.
  • the connector 1 is formed from a base body 2 which forms the first side and the second side of the connector.
  • the insulating body provided and received in the interior of the base body 2 as well Contact elements are not shown in this and the following illustrations for the sake of clarity.
  • the base body 2 is surrounded by an actuating means 3.
  • the actuating means 3 is attached to the base body 2 so as to be linearly displaceable along the plug-in axis of the plug connector 1.
  • the actuating means 3 can assume a first, closed position and a second, open position (shown). In the first, closed position, the actuating means 3 is further arranged on the first side of the plug connector 1, ie on the left here. In the second, open position (as shown), the actuating means 3 is further arranged on the second side of the connector 1, ie on the right here, as in FIG Figure 1 to see.
  • This advantageous positioning of the actuating means 3 is mainly used for handling when plugging and unplugging the connector 1 onto or from a mating connector.
  • the actuating means 3 is always positioned in the direction in which the insertion or removal movement is directed. When plugging in the first, closed position in the plugging direction and when removing in the second, open position against the plugging direction. This principle is known as the so-called push-pull principle.
  • the actuating means 3 is assigned a first spring 6.
  • the first spring 6 exerts a constant force on the actuating means 3 and the base body 2. The force is directed in such a way that the actuating means 3 is always forced into its first, closed position. A movement of the actuating means 3 into the second, open position can therefore only take place against the spring force of the first spring 6.
  • latching means 4 In the front region of the plug connector 1 facing the first side, there are two latching means 4 on the base body 2, within the actuating means 3 recorded.
  • the latching means 4 are arranged on the base body 2 such that they can be tilted or pivoted.
  • the latching means 4 can assume two positions: a first, locking position and a second, unlocking position (shown). In the shown, second, unlocking position, the latching means 4 are arranged at least in some areas in the movement area of the actuating means 3.
  • the latching means 4 are tilted radially outward and protrude at least partially in front of the actuating means 3. As a result, the latching means 4 lock the actuating means 3.
  • a movement of the actuating means 3 from its second, open position to its first, closed position is not possible.
  • a locking means 5 is also arranged on the connector 1.
  • the locking means 5 is designed in the form of a ring here and encompasses the base body 2 of the connector 1.
  • the locking means 5 is provided in the front area, on the first side of the connector 1, and is received in a plug-in area 10.
  • the plug area 10 on the first side of the plug connector 1 is designed to receive and mechanically latch a mating plug connector.
  • the so-called receptacle, the socket of the mating connector is inserted and mechanically locked in the plug-in area 10.
  • the locking means 5 is accommodated on the base body 2 so as to be linearly movable between a first, locking position and a second, unlocking position.
  • the first, locking position is in the direction of the first side of the connector 1 and the second, unlocking position in the direction of the second side of the connector 1.
  • first, locking position of the locking means 5 this is positioned in the movement area of the latching means 4.
  • the locking means 5 locks the latching means 4 in their second, unlocking position.
  • a movement of the Latching means 4 from the second, unlocking position into the first, locking position is not possible.
  • the Figure 2 shows a sectional view of a connector 1 according to the invention with a receptacle 20 of a mating connector.
  • the receptacle 20 of the mating connector is the part which is used for the mechanical locking of connector 1 and mating connector.
  • the receptacle 20 is partially inserted into the plug-in area 10 of the connector 1.
  • the connector 1 is in the same open state as in the Figure 1 .
  • the front side of the receptacle 20 contacts the locking means 5 of the connector 1, which is located in the plug-in area 10.
  • the Figure 3 shows a sectional view of a connector 1 according to the invention with a receptacle 20 of a mating connector in a connected, closed state.
  • the receptacle 20 is pushed further into the plug-in area 10 of the connector 1.
  • the locking means 5 has also been moved from its first, locking position into its second, unlocking position.
  • the locking means 5 has been moved against the spring force of the second spring 7.
  • the locking means 5 Since the locking means 5 no longer blocks the movement of the latching means 4 in this position, the latter is moved into its first, locking position.
  • the latching means 4 engages in the plug-in region 10 of the plug connector 1 in such a way that it engages in a recess or groove in the receptacle 20.
  • the actuating means 3 is also moved into its first, closed position. In this position, the actuating means 3 blocks the latching means 4 in its first, locking position. The locking means 4 can therefore no longer release the receptacle 20. A locking of the connector 1 with the mating connector is ensured.
  • the contact areas between the latching means 4 and the actuating means 3 and between the latching means 4 and the receptacle 20 or locking means 5 are designed so that the actuating means 3, receptacle 20 and locking means 5 cause the locking means 4 to move depending on the position.
  • the actuating means 3 exerts a force on the latching means 4, which moves it from its second, unlocking position into its first, locking position.
  • the Figure 4 shows individual locking means 4 in different designs. Thereby are in the Figure 4a two latching means 4 are shown, which are received individually on a connector 1.
  • FIG. 4b An alternative embodiment shows the Figure 4b , in which two locking means 4 are integrally formed.
  • the locking means 4 are over a ring connected. In this embodiment, only one part has to be installed when assembling the connector 1.
  • the Figure 4c shows a locking means 4 as in FIG Figure 4b shown, but in a different production method. While the locking means 4 of the Figures 4a and 4b are designed as solid parts, the locking means 4 is made as a stamped and bent part. Such a production would be economically more profitable for larger quantities.
  • FIG. 5 an inventive connector 1 shown in different states.
  • the connector 1 in FIG Figure 5a the connector 1 is shown in an open state, while the connector 1 in FIG Figure 5b is shown in a closed state.
  • the difference can only be seen in the position of the actuating means 3.
  • a first display means 8 and a second display means 9 are attached to the connector 1.
  • the display means 8, 9 are designed as colored markings on the base body 2. Depending on the position of the actuating means 3, one of the display means 8, 9 becomes visible, while the other display means 9, 8 is covered. A particularly simple identification of the state of the connector 1 is thus possible.

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Die Erfindung geht aus von einem Steckverbinder nach dem Oberbegriff des unabhängigen Anspruchs 1.The invention is based on a connector according to the preamble of independent claim 1.

Derartige Steckverbinder werden benötigt, um vorzugsweise elektrische Leitungen und Kabel reversibel miteinander zu verbinden. Dabei muss eine sichere elektrische und mechanische Verbindung der Steckpartner gewährleistet werden. Eine dauerhafte mechanische Verrastung der Steckpartner ist ebenso wichtig wie eine vollständige Verbindung und Kontaktierung innenliegender Kontakte.Such connectors are required in order to connect electrical lines and cables to one another in a reversible manner. A secure electrical and mechanical connection between the plug-in partners must be guaranteed. A permanent mechanical locking of the plug partners is just as important as a complete connection and contacting of internal contacts.

Bei einer derartigen Gattung von Steckverbinder kann es sich sowohl um elektrische, als auch um optische, pneumatische oder hydraulische Steckverbinder handeln. Die vorgestellte Erfindung kann auf jegliche Art von Steckverbinder übertragen werden.Such a type of connector can be electrical as well as optical, pneumatic or hydraulic connectors. The presented invention can be transferred to any type of connector.

Neben der mechanischen Verbindung der Steckverbinder muss auch ein Lösen der Verbindung sichergestellt werden. Dabei muss die mechanische Verrastung vollständig gelöst werden, ohne dabei Bauteile des Verriegelungsmechanismus oder der Steckverbinder zu zerstören.In addition to the mechanical connection of the connectors, it must also be ensured that the connection is released. The mechanical latching must be completely released without destroying components of the locking mechanism or the plug connector.

Diese Kontaktierungs- und Dekontaktierungsvorgänge von Steckverbindern und dem an den Steckverbindern vorhandenen Verriegelungsmechanismus müssen vielfach wiederholbar sein, ohne die Qualität von Verriegelung und Kontaktierung zu beeinflussen.These contacting and decontacting processes of connectors and the locking mechanism present on the connectors must be repeatable many times without influencing the quality of locking and contacting.

Stand der TechnikState of the art

Die DE 10 2012 111 408 B3 zeigt einen Verriegelungsmechanismus für Steckverbinder mit einem Steckpartner. Dabei verfügt der Verriegelungsmechanismus über zwei Arten von Verriegelungsmitteln. Ein primäres Verriegelungselement, welches zur Verriegelung des Steckpartners geeignet ist und einem sekundären Verriegelungselement welches zur wechselseitigen Verriegelung mit dem primären Verriegelungselement geeignet ist. Dabei verriegelt das sekundäre Verriegelungselement das primäre im verriegelten Zustand des Verriegelungsmechanismus, und das primäre Verriegelungselement das sekundäre im entriegelten Zustand. Durch Kontaktierung des Steckpartners wird der Mechanismus automatisch verriegelt und durch Betätigen des - als Betätiger ausgeführten - sekundären Verriegelungselements entriegelt.the DE 10 2012 111 408 B3 shows a locking mechanism for connectors with a mating partner. The locking mechanism has two types of locking means. A primary locking element which is suitable for locking the plug-in partner and a secondary locking element which is suitable for mutual locking with the primary locking element. The secondary locking element locks the primary in the locked state of the locking mechanism, and the primary locking element locks the secondary in the unlocked state. The mechanism is automatically locked by contacting the plug-in partner and unlocked by actuating the secondary locking element - designed as an actuator.

Die Druckschrift EP 1 703 599 A1 zeigt einen Verbinder mit Kupplungserkennungsmitteln sowie eine Verbinderanordnung.The pamphlet EP 1 703 599 A1 Figure 3 shows a connector with coupling detection means and a connector assembly.

Die Druckschrift US 3,201,147 A zeigt einen Push-Pull-Verbinder mit einer sogenannten "Break Away - Funktion", d.h. eine Notentriegelung bei hohen Zugkräften.The pamphlet U.S. 3,201,147 A shows a push-pull connector with a so-called "break away function", ie an emergency release in the event of high tensile forces.

Nachteilig bei derartigen aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Lösungen ist die große Anzahl von mechanischen Teilen. Viele der bekannten Lösungen weisen eine viele Kleinteile auf, welche zusammen eine sehr komplexe, fehleranfällige Vorrichtung bilden. Naturgemäß sind Vorrichtungen mit vielen Einzelteilen umso anfälliger für Fehler und Ausfall.The disadvantage of such solutions known from the prior art is the large number of mechanical parts. Many of the known solutions have a large number of small parts which together form a very complex, error-prone device. Naturally, devices with many individual parts are all the more susceptible to errors and failure.

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Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine weitere Art von Steckverbinder vorzustellen, um die Vielfalt derartiger Steckverbinder mit Verriegelungsmechanismen zu erweitern. Dabei soll der Steckverbinder möglichst wenig mechanische Einzelteile aufweisen und so die Ausfallsicherheit und Fehlerwahrscheinlichkeit der Vorrichtung verringert werden. Die vorhandenen Einzelteile des mechanischen Verriegelungsmechanismus sollen dabei möglichst robust sein und eine geringe Fehleranfälligkeit aufweisen.The invention is therefore based on the object of presenting a further type of connector in order to expand the variety of such connectors with locking mechanisms. The plug connector should have as few mechanical parts as possible, thereby reducing the reliability and the probability of errors of the device. The existing individual parts of the mechanical locking mechanism should be as robust as possible and have a low susceptibility to errors.

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

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

Bei der Erfindung handelt es sich um einen Steckverbinder zur reversiblen Kontaktierung von elektrischen, pneumatischen, optischen oder hydraulischen Leitungen. Dabei wird der Steckverbinder von einem Grundkörper gebildet, der eine erste Seite und eine zweite Seite aufweist. Die erste Seite ist als Steckgesicht ausgebildet und zur Kontaktierung mit einem Gegensteckverbinder vorgesehen. Die zweite Seite des Steckverbinders ist als Anschlussseite ausgebildet und zur Aufnahme von Leitungen oder Kabeln in den Steckverbinder vorgesehen.The invention is a connector for reversible contacting of electrical, pneumatic, optical or hydraulic lines. The connector is formed by a base body that has a first side and a second side. The first side is designed as a plug-in face and is provided for contacting a mating connector. The second side of the connector is designed as a connection side and is intended to accommodate lines or cables in the connector.

Am Grundkörper des Steckverbinders sind ein Betätigungsmittel und ein Rastmittel vorgesehen. Der Steckverbinder verfügt ferner über einen Steckbereich. Der Steckbereich ist zur Aufnahme eines Gegensteckverbinders ausgebildet. Dabei ist der Steckbereich der Bereich des Steckverbinders, in welchen ein Gegensteckverbinder mit seinem Rast- oder Kontaktbereich eingreift. Meist wird dieser Teil des Gegensteckverbinders als Stecksockel oder sogenanntes Receptacle bezeichnet. Der Steckbereich der vorliegenden Erfindung dient zur Aufnahme eines solchen Receptacle.An actuating means and a latching means are provided on the base body of the connector. The connector also has a plug-in area. The plug-in area is designed to accommodate a mating connector. The plug-in area is the area of the connector in which a mating connector engages with its latching or contact area. This part of the mating connector is usually referred to as the socket or so-called receptacle. The plug-in area of the present invention is used to accommodate such a receptacle.

Das Betätigungsmittel des Steckverbinders ist vorzugsweise als eine, den Grundkörper umgebende Hülse ausgebildet. Das Betätigungsmittel dient so als Griff des Steckverbinders. Dabei ist das Betätigungsmittel am Grundkörper beweglich angebracht und zwischen einer ersten, geschlossenen Position und einer zweite, geöffneten Position verschiebbar. Die erste, geschlossene Position ist im vorderen, der ersten Seite des Grundkörpers zugewandten Bereich, wobei die zweite, geöffnete Position des Betätigungsmittels im hinteren, der zweiten Seite des Grundkörpers zugewandten Bereich des Steckverbinders vorgesehen ist.The actuating means of the connector is preferably designed as a sleeve surrounding the base body. The actuating means thus serves as a handle for the connector. The actuating means is movably attached to the base body and can be displaced between a first, closed position and a second, open position. The first, closed position is in the front area facing the first side of the base body, the second, open position of the actuating means being provided in the rear area of the connector facing the second side of the base body.

Die beiden Positionen, die erste, geschlossene Position und die zweite, geöffnete Position, definieren gleichzeitig den Zustand des Steckverbinders. Dabei befindet der Steckverbinder sich bei der ersten, geschlossenen Position des Betätigungsmittels in einem geschlossenen Zustand. In diesem geschlossenen Zustand ist der Steckverbinder verriegelt oder mit einem Gegensteckverbinder verbunden werden und gibt die Verbindung mit dem Gegensteckverbinder nicht frei. Wenn das Betätigungsmittel sich in der zweiten, geöffneten Position befindet, ist der Steckverbinder ebenso in einem geöffneten Zustande. Die Verriegelung mit einem Gegensteckverbinder ist in diesem geöffneten Zustand lösbar.The two positions, the first, closed position and the second, open position, simultaneously define the state of the connector. The plug connector is in a closed state in the first, closed position of the actuating means. In this In the closed state, the connector is locked or connected to a mating connector and does not release the connection to the mating connector. When the actuating means is in the second, open position, the connector is also in an open state. The locking with a mating connector can be released in this open state.

Das Rastmittel des Steckverbinders ist ebenfalls am Grundkörper angeordnet. Es ist so am Steckverbinder vorgesehen, dass es zumindest bereichsweis in den Steckbereich eingreifen kann. Durch Eingreifen des Rastmittels in den Steckbereich des Steckverbinders kann das Rastmittel ein eingeführtes Receptacle eines Gegensteckverbinders verrasten. Die Verrastung eines Gegensteckverbinders, oder von Teilen eines Gegensteckverbinders, erfolgt vorzugsweise über einen Bereich des Rastmittels der im Steckbereich in eine Aussparung des Gegensteckverbinders oder eines Receptacles des Gegensteckverbinders eingreift.The latching means of the connector is also arranged on the base body. It is provided on the connector in such a way that it can intervene in the plug-in area at least in certain areas. By engaging the locking means in the plug-in area of the connector, the locking means can lock an inserted receptacle of a mating connector. A mating connector or parts of a mating connector are latched preferably via an area of the latching means that engages in a recess in the mating connector or a receptacle of the mating connector in the plug-in area.

Dafür kann das Rastmittel zwei Positionen einnehmen: eine erste, verriegelnde Position sowie eine zweite, entriegelnde Position. In der ersten, verriegelten Position greift das Rastmittel zumindest bereichsweise in den Steckbereich des Steckverbinders ein. D.h. dass das Rastmittel sich zumindest teilweise im Steckbereich befindet und dort in ein Receptacle eingreift. Also sich in einer Aussparung des Receptacles befindet, so dass dieses an einer Bewegung gehindert wird.For this purpose, the latching means can assume two positions: a first, locking position and a second, unlocking position. In the first, locked position, the latching means engages at least in some areas in the plug-in area of the connector. This means that the locking means is at least partially located in the plug-in area and engages a receptacle there. So it is located in a recess in the receptacle so that it is prevented from moving.

Gleichzeitig gibt das Rastmittel in der ersten, verriegelnden Position den Bewegungsbereich des Betätigungsmittels frei. Das Rastmittel gibt bevorzugt in der ersten, verriegelnden Position den Bewegungsbereich des Betätigungsmittels in seiner ersten, geschlossenen Position frei. Das Betätigungsmittel kann somit frei von seiner zweiten, geöffneten Position und erste, geschlossene Position bewegt werden, ohne dass das Rastmittel das Betätigungsmittel daran hindert.At the same time, the latching means in the first, locking position releases the range of motion of the actuating means. In the first, locking position, the latching means preferably releases the range of motion of the actuating means in its first, closed position. The actuating means can thus be moved freely from its second, open position and first, closed position without the latching means preventing the actuating means from doing so.

Das Betätigungsmittel ist dabei so ausgelegt, dass es in seiner ersten, geschlossenen Position das Rastmittel in seiner ersten, verriegelnden Position sperrt. Das Rastmittel kann somit nicht von der ersten, verriegelnden Position in die zweite, entriegelnde Position bewegt werden, wenn das Betätigungsmittel sich in der ersten, geschlossenen Position befindet. Erfindungsgemäß ist dafür eine erste Feder vorgehsehen, welche eine Zwangsbewegung des Betätigungsmittels in seiner erste, geschlossene Position bewirkt. D.h. dass das Betätigungsmittel durch die erste Feder immer in die erste, geschlossene Position gezwungen wird, solange das Rastmittel es nicht daran hindert.The actuating means is designed in such a way that in its first, closed position it locks the latching means in its first, locking position. The latching means can therefore not be moved from the first, locking position into the second, unlocking position when the actuating means is in the first, closed position. According to the invention, a first spring is provided for this purpose, which causes a forced movement of the actuating means in its first, closed position. This means that the actuating means is always forced into the first, closed position by the first spring, as long as the locking means does not prevent it from doing so.

In der zweiten, entriegelnden Position verhält sich das Rastmittel konträr in Bezug auf den Steckbereich sowie das Betätigungsmittel. Das Rastmittel gibt in seiner zweiten, entriegelnden Position den Steckbereich des Steckverbinders vollkommen frei und greift nicht in diesen ein. Ein Receptacle oder Gegensteckverbinder kann sich frei in den Steckbereich hinein und heraus bewegen.In the second, unlocking position, the latching means behaves contrary to the plug-in area and the actuating means. In its second, unlocking position, the latching means completely releases the plug-in area of the connector and does not intervene in it. A receptacle or mating connector can move freely in and out of the mating area.

Jedoch greift das Rastmittel in seiner zweiten, entriegelnden Position in den Bewegungsbereich des Betätigungsmittels in seiner ersten, geschlossenen Position ein. Das heißt, dass das Rastmittel sich so im Bewegungsbereich des Betätigungsmittels befindet, dass das Betätigungsmittel nicht von seiner zweiten, geöffneten Position in seine erste, geschlossene Position bewegbar ist. Das Betätigungsmittel ist somit vom Rastmittel, welches sich in der zweiten, entriegelnden Position befindet, in seiner zweiten, geöffneten Position gesperrt.However, in its second, unlocking position, the latching means engages in the range of motion of the actuating means in its first, closed position. This means that the latching means is located in the range of movement of the actuating means in such a way that the actuating means cannot be moved from its second, open position to its first, closed position. The actuating means is thus blocked in its second, open position by the latching means, which is located in the second, unlocking position.

Das Betätigungsmittel und das Rastmittel sperren sich somit gegenseitig, je nachdem in welcher Position sie sich befinden. Das Betätigungsmittel sperrt in seiner ersten, geschlossenen Position eine Bewegung des Rastmittels von seiner ersten, verriegelnden Position in seine zweite, entriegelnde Position. Das Rastmittel hingegen sperrt in seiner zweiten, entriegelnden Position eine Bewegung des Betätigungsmittels von seiner zweiten, geöffneten Position in seine erste, geschlossene Position.The actuating means and the locking means thus lock each other, depending on the position in which they are located. In its first, closed position, the actuating means blocks a movement of the latching means from its first, locking position into its second, unlocking position. The locking means, however, locks in its second, unlocking position Moving the actuator from its second, open position to its first, closed position.

Erfindungsgemäß weist der Steckverbinder ein Sperrmittel auf, welches im Steckbereich des Steckverbinders angeordnet ist. Das Sperrmittel kann eine erste, sperrende Position sowie eine zweite, entsperrende Position einnehmen. Dabei ist die erste, sperrende Position vorzugsweise näher an der ersten Seite des Steckverbinders zugewandt und die zweite, entsperrende Position weiter der zweiten Seite des Steckverbinders. Vorteilhaft wäre somit eine lineare Bewegung des Sperrmittels zwischen den beiden Positionen. Aber auch Dreh- oder Kippbewegungen wären bei anderen Ausführungsformen denkbar. Das Sperrmittel verhält sich ähnlich zum Rastmittel wie das Betätigungsmittel. Das bedeutet, dass das Rastmittel durch das Sperrmittel in seiner Bewegung gesperrt werden kann.According to the invention, the connector has a locking means which is arranged in the plug-in area of the connector. The locking means can assume a first, locking position and a second, unlocking position. The first, locking position is preferably closer to the first side of the connector and the second, unlocking position is closer to the second side of the connector. A linear movement of the locking means between the two positions would therefore be advantageous. However, rotating or tilting movements would also be conceivable in other embodiments. The locking means behaves similarly to the latching means as the actuating means. This means that the locking means can be locked in its movement by the locking means.

In seiner ersten, sperrenden Position sperrt das Sperrmittel somit das Rastmittel in seiner Bewegung. Das Sperrmittel befindet sich in dieser ersten, sperrenden Position zumindest bereichsweise im Bewegungsraum des Rastmittels in seiner ersten, verriegelnden Position. Das heißt, dass das Rastmittel nicht von seiner zweiten, entriegelnden Position in seine erste, verriegelnde Position bewegbar ist, wenn das Sperrmittel sich in seiner ersten, sperrenden Position befindet.In its first, locking position, the locking means thus locks the locking means in its movement. In this first, locking position, the locking means is at least partially in the movement space of the latching means in its first, locking position. This means that the locking means cannot be moved from its second, unlocking position into its first, locking position when the locking means is in its first, locking position.

Nur wenn das Sperrmittel sich in seiner zweiten, entsperrenden Position befindet, kann das Rastmittel in seine erste, verriegelnde Position bewegt werden. Erfindungsgemäß ist am Steckverbinder zudem eine zweite Feder vorgesehen, welche eine Zwangsbewegung des Sperrmittels in seine erste, sperrende Position bewirkt. D.h. dass das Sperrmittel immer in die erste, sperrende Position gezwungen wird, wenn nicht eine größere Kraft es daran hindert.Only when the locking means is in its second, unlocking position, the latching means can be moved into its first, locking position. According to the invention, a second spring is also provided on the connector, which brings about a forced movement of the locking means into its first, locking position. This means that the locking means is always forced into the first, locking position, unless a greater force prevents it from doing so.

Eine bevorzugte Ausführungsform sieht vor, dass am Steckverbinder nicht nur ein Rastmittel vorgesehen ist, sondern mehrere Rastmittel angebracht sind. Die mehreren Rastmittel sind vorzugsweise über den Umfang des Steckverbinders gleichmäßig verteilt. Dadurch wird im geschlossenen Zustand des Steckverbinders eine Kraft gleichmäßig auf und vom Gegensteckverbinder übertragen. Ein Verkeilen des Steckverbinders wird so unterbunden.A preferred embodiment provides that not only one latching means is provided on the connector, but several latching means are attached. The plurality of latching means are preferably evenly distributed over the circumference of the connector. As a result, when the connector is closed, a force is transmitted evenly to and from the mating connector. This prevents the connector from wedging.

Auch können die mehreren Rastmittel zumindest teilweise einteilig ausgebildet sein. Je nach Ausgestaltung der Rastmittel können so zwei oder mehrere Rastmittel als ein Bauteil ausgebildet sein. Dies würde die Vielzahl der Einzelteile des Steckverbinders vorteilhaft verringern.The plurality of latching means can also be designed at least partially in one piece. Depending on the design of the latching means, two or more latching means can be designed as one component. This would advantageously reduce the number of individual parts of the connector.

Die Ausführung des Rastmittels kann dabei je nach technischer Ausgestaltung unterschiedlich ausfallen. Als besonders vorteilhaft haben sich Rastmittel gezeigt, welche kippbar oder schwenkbar zwischen ihrer ersten, verriegelnden Position und ihrer zweiten, entriegelnden Position bewegbar sind. Aber auch können Lösungen mit linear beweglichen Rastmitteln denkbar sein.The design of the locking means can be different depending on the technical design. Latching means which can be tilted or pivoted between their first, locking position and their second, unlocking position have been shown to be particularly advantageous. But solutions with linearly movable latching means can also be conceivable.

Zweckmäßig verfügt der Steckverbinder über zwei Anzeigemittel, ein erstes Anzeigemittel und ein zweites Anzeigemittel. Die Anzeigemittel sind dabei zur Zustandsanzeige ausgelegt. Je nachdem welches der Anzeigemittel sichtbar ist, wird ein unterschiedlicher Zustand des Steckverbinders signalisiert. Dabei wird das erste Anzeigemittel vom Betätigungsmittel in der zweiten, geöffneten Position verdeckt. In der ersten, geschlossenen Position verdeckt das Betätigungsmittel hingegen das zweite Anzeigemittel. So wird je nach Position des Betätigungsmittels - welche den Zustand des Steckverbinders definiert - das entsprechende Anzeigemittel verdeckt oder freigegeben.The connector expediently has two display means, a first display means and a second display means. The display means are designed to display the status. Depending on which of the display means is visible, a different state of the connector is signaled. The first display means is covered by the actuation means in the second, open position. In the first, closed position, however, the actuating means conceals the second display means. Thus, depending on the position of the actuating means - which defines the state of the connector - the corresponding display means is covered or released.

Durch die mit der Erfindung beschriebenen Steckverbinder werden die aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Nachteile behoben und die mit der Aufgabenstellung der Erfindung definierte Aufgabe gelöst.By means of the plug connectors described with the invention, the disadvantages known from the prior art are eliminated and the object defined with the object of the invention is achieved.

AusführungsbeispielEmbodiment

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

Fig. 1
eine Schnittdarstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinders;
Fig. 2
eine Schnittdarstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinders mit einem Receptacle eines Gegensteckverbinders;
Fig. 3
eine Schnittdarstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinders mit einem Receptacle eines Gegensteckverbinders im verbundenen, geschossenen Zustand;
Fig. 4
einzelne Rastmittel in verschiedenen Ausführungen; und
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einen erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinder in unterschiedlichen Zuständen.
An embodiment of the invention is shown in the drawings and is explained in more detail below. Show it:
Fig. 1
a sectional view of a connector according to the invention;
Fig. 2
a sectional view of a connector according to the invention with a receptacle of a mating connector;
Fig. 3
a sectional view of a connector according to the invention with a receptacle of a mating connector in the connected, closed state;
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individual locking means in different designs; and
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a connector according to the invention in different states.

Die Figuren enthalten teilweise vereinfachte, schematische Darstellungen. Zum Teil werden für gleiche, aber gegebenenfalls nicht identische Elemente identische Bezugszeichen verwendet. Verschiedene Ansichten gleicher Elemente könnten unterschiedlich skaliert sein.The figures contain partially simplified, schematic representations. In some cases, identical reference symbols are used for identical, but possibly not identical elements. Different views of the same elements could be scaled differently.

Die Figur 1 zeigt eine Schnittdarstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinders 1 entlang einer Steckachse in einem geöffneten Zustand. Die links dargestellte Seite bildet dabei eine erste Seite des Steckverbinders 1 welche als Steckgesicht, d.h. als zur Kontaktierung mit einem Gegensteckverbinder ausgebildet ist. Die rechts dargestellte Seite bildet eine zweite Seite des Steckverbinders 1 welche als Anschlussseite, d.h. zum Einführen und Kontaktieren eines angeschlossenen Kabels ausgebildet ist. Der in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel gezeigt Steckverbinder 1 ist als Rundsteckverbinder ausgeführt.the Figure 1 shows a sectional view of a connector 1 according to the invention along a plug axis in an open state. The side shown on the left forms a first side of the plug connector 1 which is designed as a plug face, that is to say as for contacting with a mating plug connector. The side shown on the right forms a second side of the connector 1 which is designed as a connection side, ie for inserting and contacting a connected cable. The connector 1 shown in this exemplary embodiment is designed as a round connector.

Der Steckverbinder 1 wird aus einem Grundkörper 2 gebildet, welcher die erste Seite und die zweite Seite des Steckverbinders ausbildet. Die im Inneren des Grundkörpers 2 vorgesehenen und aufgenommenen Isolierkörper sowie Kontaktelemente sind in dieser und den folgenden Darstellungen der Übersicht halber nicht gezeigt.The connector 1 is formed from a base body 2 which forms the first side and the second side of the connector. The insulating body provided and received in the interior of the base body 2 as well Contact elements are not shown in this and the following illustrations for the sake of clarity.

Der Grundkörper 2 ist von einem Betätigungsmittel 3 umgeben. Das Betätigungsmittel 3 ist entlang der Steckachse des Steckverbinders 1 am Grundkörper 2 linear verschiebbar angebracht. Dabei kann das Betätigungsmittel 3 eine erste, geschlossene Position einnehmen und eine zweite, geöffnete Position (dargestellt). In der ersten, geschlossenen Position ist das Betätigungsmittel 3 weiter an der ersten Seite des Steckverbinders 1, d.h. hier links, angeordnet. In der zweiten, geöffneten Position (wie dargestellt) ist das Betätigungsmittel 3 weiter an der zweiten Seite des Steckverbinders 1, d.h. hier rechts, angeordnet, wie in der Figur 1 zu sehen.The base body 2 is surrounded by an actuating means 3. The actuating means 3 is attached to the base body 2 so as to be linearly displaceable along the plug-in axis of the plug connector 1. The actuating means 3 can assume a first, closed position and a second, open position (shown). In the first, closed position, the actuating means 3 is further arranged on the first side of the plug connector 1, ie on the left here. In the second, open position (as shown), the actuating means 3 is further arranged on the second side of the connector 1, ie on the right here, as in FIG Figure 1 to see.

Diese vorteilhafte Positionierung des Betätigungsmittels 3 dient maßgeblich der Handhabung beim Stecken und Abziehen des Steckverbinders 1 auf bzw. von einem Gegensteckverbinder. Dabei befindet sich das Betätigungsmittel 3 immer in die Richtung positioniert, in welche die Steck- oder Abziehbewegung gerichtet ist. Beim Stecken in der ersten, geschlossenen Position in Steckrichtung und beim Abziehen in der zweiten, geöffneten Position entgegen der Steckrichtung. Dieses Prinzip ist als sogenanntes Push-Pull-Prinzip bekannt.This advantageous positioning of the actuating means 3 is mainly used for handling when plugging and unplugging the connector 1 onto or from a mating connector. The actuating means 3 is always positioned in the direction in which the insertion or removal movement is directed. When plugging in the first, closed position in the plugging direction and when removing in the second, open position against the plugging direction. This principle is known as the so-called push-pull principle.

Um eine Zwangsverriegelung des Steckverbinders 1 zu erzielen, ist dem Betätigungsmittel 3 eine erste Feder 6 zugeordnet. Die erste Feder 6 übt eine stetige Kraft auf das Betätigungsmittel 3 sowie den Grundkörper 2 aus. Die Kraft ist so gerichtet, dass das Betätigungsmittel 3 immer in seine erste, geschlossene Position gezwungen wird. Eine Bewegung des Betätigungsmittels 3 in die zweite, geöffnete Position kann somit nur entgegen der Federkraft der ersten Feder 6 erfolgen.In order to achieve a positive locking of the connector 1, the actuating means 3 is assigned a first spring 6. The first spring 6 exerts a constant force on the actuating means 3 and the base body 2. The force is directed in such a way that the actuating means 3 is always forced into its first, closed position. A movement of the actuating means 3 into the second, open position can therefore only take place against the spring force of the first spring 6.

Im vorderen, der ersten Seite zugewandten Bereich des Steckverbinders 1 sind zwei Rastmittel 4 am Grundkörper 2, innerhalb des Betätigungsmittels 3 aufgenommen. Die Rastmittel 4 sind kippbar oder schwenkbar am Grundkörper 2 angeordnet. Dabei können die Rastmittel 4 zwei Positionen einnehmen: eine erste, verriegelnde Position und eine zweite, entriegelnde Position (dargestellt). In der gezeigten, zweiten, entriegelnden Position sind die Rastmittel 4 zumindest bereichsweise im Bewegungsbereich des Betätigungsmittels 3 angeordnet. Die Rastmittel 4 sind radial nach außen gekippt und ragen zumindest bereichsweise vor das Betätigungsmittel 3. Dadurch sperren die Rastmittel 4 das Betätigungsmittel 3. Eine Bewegung des Betätigungsmittels 3 von seiner zweiten, geöffneten Position in seine erste, geschlossene Position ist nicht möglich.In the front region of the plug connector 1 facing the first side, there are two latching means 4 on the base body 2, within the actuating means 3 recorded. The latching means 4 are arranged on the base body 2 such that they can be tilted or pivoted. The latching means 4 can assume two positions: a first, locking position and a second, unlocking position (shown). In the shown, second, unlocking position, the latching means 4 are arranged at least in some areas in the movement area of the actuating means 3. The latching means 4 are tilted radially outward and protrude at least partially in front of the actuating means 3. As a result, the latching means 4 lock the actuating means 3. A movement of the actuating means 3 from its second, open position to its first, closed position is not possible.

Erfindungsgemäß ist am Steckverbinder 1 zudem ein Sperrmittel 5 angeordnet. Das Sperrmittel 5 ist hier ringförmig ausgebildet und umgreift den Grundkörper 2 des Steckverbinders 1. Das Sperrmittel 5 ist im vorderen Bereich, an der ersten Seite des Steckverbinders 1 vorgesehen und in einem Steckbereich 10 aufgenommen. Der Steckbereich 10 an der ersten Seite des Steckverbinders 1 ist zur Aufnahme und mechanischen Verrastung eines Gegensteckverbinders ausgelegt. Dabei wird im Steckbereich 10 das sogenannte Receptacle, der Stecksockel des Gegensteckverbinders eingeführt und mechanisch verrastet.According to the invention, a locking means 5 is also arranged on the connector 1. The locking means 5 is designed in the form of a ring here and encompasses the base body 2 of the connector 1. The locking means 5 is provided in the front area, on the first side of the connector 1, and is received in a plug-in area 10. The plug area 10 on the first side of the plug connector 1 is designed to receive and mechanically latch a mating plug connector. The so-called receptacle, the socket of the mating connector, is inserted and mechanically locked in the plug-in area 10.

Das Sperrmittel 5 ist zwischen einer ersten, sperrenden Position und einer zweiten, entsperrenden Position linear beweglich am Grundkörper 2 aufgenommen. Dabei liegt die erste, sperrende Position in Richtung der ersten Seite des Steckverbinders 1 und die zweite, entsperrende Position in Richtung der zweiten Seite des Steckverbinders 1. Über eine zweite Feder 7, welche zwischen dem Sperrmittel 5 und dem Grundkörper 2 angeordnet ist, wird eine Kraft auf das Sperrmittel 5 ausgeübt, welches diese immer in seine erste, sperrende Position zwingt.The locking means 5 is accommodated on the base body 2 so as to be linearly movable between a first, locking position and a second, unlocking position. The first, locking position is in the direction of the first side of the connector 1 and the second, unlocking position in the direction of the second side of the connector 1. Via a second spring 7, which is arranged between the locking means 5 and the base body 2, a Force exerted on the locking means 5, which always forces it into its first, locking position.

In der dargestellten, ersten, sperrenden Position des Sperrmittels 5 ist dieses im Bewegungsbereich der Rastmittel 4 positioniert. So sperrt das Sperrmittel 5 die Rastmittel 4 in ihrer zweiten, entriegelnden Position. Eine Bewegung der Rastmittel 4 von der zweiten, entriegelnden Position in die erste, verriegelnde Position ist nicht möglich.In the illustrated, first, locking position of the locking means 5, this is positioned in the movement area of the latching means 4. Thus, the locking means 5 locks the latching means 4 in their second, unlocking position. A movement of the Latching means 4 from the second, unlocking position into the first, locking position is not possible.

Die Figur 2 zeigt eine Schnittdarstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinders 1 mit einem Receptacle 20 eines Gegensteckverbinders. Das Receptacle 20 des Gegensteckverbinders ist dabei der Teil, welcher zur mechanischen Verrastung von Steckverbinder 1 und Gegensteckverbinder dient. In der Figur 2 ist das Receptacle 20 teilweise in den Steckbereich 10 des Steckverbinders 1 eingeführt. Der Steckverbinder 1 befindet sich im selben geöffneten Zustand wie in der Figur 1. Das Receptacle 20 berührt stirnseitig das Sperrmittel 5 des Steckverbinders 1, welches sich im Steckbereich 10 befindet.the Figure 2 shows a sectional view of a connector 1 according to the invention with a receptacle 20 of a mating connector. The receptacle 20 of the mating connector is the part which is used for the mechanical locking of connector 1 and mating connector. In the Figure 2 the receptacle 20 is partially inserted into the plug-in area 10 of the connector 1. The connector 1 is in the same open state as in the Figure 1 . The front side of the receptacle 20 contacts the locking means 5 of the connector 1, which is located in the plug-in area 10.

Die Figur 3 zeigt eine Schnittdarstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinders 1 mit einem Receptacle 20 eines Gegensteckverbinders in einem verbundenen, geschlossenen Zustand. In diesem geschlossenen Zustand ist das Receptacle 20 weiter in den Steckbereich 10 des Steckverbinders 1 eingeschoben. Durch das Receptacle 20 ist das Sperrmittel 5 ebenfalls aus seiner ersten, sperrenden Position in seine zweite, entsperrende Position verschoben worden. Das Sperrmittel 5 ist dabei gegen die Federkraft der zweiten Feder 7 verschoben worden.the Figure 3 shows a sectional view of a connector 1 according to the invention with a receptacle 20 of a mating connector in a connected, closed state. In this closed state, the receptacle 20 is pushed further into the plug-in area 10 of the connector 1. By the receptacle 20, the locking means 5 has also been moved from its first, locking position into its second, unlocking position. The locking means 5 has been moved against the spring force of the second spring 7.

Da in dieser Position das Sperrmittel 5 nicht mehr die Bewegung des Rastmittels 4 blockiert, ist dieses in seine erste, verriegelnde Position bewegt. In der dargestellten, ersten, verriegelnden Position greift das Rastmittel 4 so in den Steckbereich 10 des Steckverbinders 1 ein, dass es in eine Ausnehmung oder Nut des Receptacle 20 eingreift.Since the locking means 5 no longer blocks the movement of the latching means 4 in this position, the latter is moved into its first, locking position. In the illustrated, first, locking position, the latching means 4 engages in the plug-in region 10 of the plug connector 1 in such a way that it engages in a recess or groove in the receptacle 20.

Das Betätigungsmittel 3 ist ebenfalls in seine erste, geschossene Position bewegt. In dieser Position blockiert das Betätigungsmittel 3 das Rastmittel 4 in seiner ersten, verriegelnden Position. Das Rastmittel 4 kann das Receptacle 20 somit nicht mehr freigeben. Eine Verriegelung des Steckverbinders 1 mit dem Gegensteckverbinder ist sichergestellt.The actuating means 3 is also moved into its first, closed position. In this position, the actuating means 3 blocks the latching means 4 in its first, locking position. The locking means 4 can therefore no longer release the receptacle 20. A locking of the connector 1 with the mating connector is ensured.

Die Kontaktbereiche zwischen dem Rastmittel 4 und dem Betätigungsmittel 3, sowie zwischen dem Rastmittel 4 und dem Receptacle 20 oder Sperrmittel 5 sind so ausgebildet, dass Betätigungsmittel 3, Receptacle 20 und Sperrmittel 5 je nach Position eine Bewegung des Rastmittels 4 bewirken. So bewirkt das Betätigungsmittel 3 bei einer Bewegung von seiner zweiten, geöffneten Position in seine erste, geschlossene Position eine Kraft auf das Rastmittel 4, welches dieses aus seiner zweiten, entriegelnden Position in seine erste, verriegelnde Position bewegt.The contact areas between the latching means 4 and the actuating means 3 and between the latching means 4 and the receptacle 20 or locking means 5 are designed so that the actuating means 3, receptacle 20 and locking means 5 cause the locking means 4 to move depending on the position. Thus, when moving from its second, open position to its first, closed position, the actuating means 3 exerts a force on the latching means 4, which moves it from its second, unlocking position into its first, locking position.

Das Receptacle 20 und das Sperrmittel 5 hingegen bewirken bei Bewegung in Steckrichtung, also von der zweite Seite in Richtung der ersten Seite des Steckverbinders 1, eine Kraft auf das Rastmittel 4, welches dieses aus seiner erste, verriegelnde Position in seine zweite, entriegelnden Position bewegt.The receptacle 20 and the locking means 5, on the other hand, cause a force on the locking means 4 when moving in the plugging direction, i.e. from the second side towards the first side of the connector 1, which moves it from its first, locking position to its second, unlocking position .

Diese Zusammenhänge zwischen Betätigungsmittel 3, Rastmittel 4, Sperrmittel 5 und Receptacle 20 bewirkten bei der vorliegenden Erfindung eine besonders vorteilhafte Verriegelung, welche zwei statische Zustände des Steckverbinders 1 definiert. Den ersten, geschlossenen Zustand, in welche der Steckverbinder 1 mit dem Gegensteckverbinder verbunden ist. Das Rastmittel 4 verriegelt das Receptacle 20 und das Betätigungsmittel 3 sperrt das Rastmittel 4. Im zweiten, geöffneten Zustand ist der Steckverbinder 1 geöffnet und nicht mit dem Gegensteckverbinder verbunden. Das Rastmittel 4 sperrt das Betätigungsmittel 3 in seiner zweiten, geöffneten Position und das Sperrmittel 5 sperrt das Rastmittel 4 in seiner zweiten, entriegelten Position.In the present invention, these relationships between actuating means 3, latching means 4, locking means 5 and receptacle 20 bring about a particularly advantageous locking which defines two static states of the plug connector 1. The first, closed state in which the connector 1 is connected to the mating connector. The latching means 4 locks the receptacle 20 and the actuating means 3 blocks the latching means 4. In the second, open state, the connector 1 is open and not connected to the mating connector. The locking means 4 locks the actuating means 3 in its second, open position and the locking means 5 locks the locking means 4 in its second, unlocked position.

Die Figur 4 zeigt einzelne Rastmittel 4 in verschiedenen Ausführungen. Dabei sind in der Figur 4a zwei Rastmittel 4 gezeigt, welche einzeln an einem Steckverbinder 1 aufgenommen werden.the Figure 4 shows individual locking means 4 in different designs. Thereby are in the Figure 4a two latching means 4 are shown, which are received individually on a connector 1.

Eine alternative Ausführungsform zeigt die Figur 4b, in welcher zwei Rastmittel 4 einteilig ausgebildet sind. Dabei sind die Rastmittel 4 über einen Ring verbunden. In dieser Ausführungsform muss bei der Montage des Steckverbinders 1 nur ein Teil eingebaut werden.An alternative embodiment shows the Figure 4b , in which two locking means 4 are integrally formed. The locking means 4 are over a ring connected. In this embodiment, only one part has to be installed when assembling the connector 1.

Die Figur 4c zeigt ein Rastmittel 4 wie in Figur 4b gezeigt, jedoch in einer anderen Herstellungsart. Während die Rastmittel 4 der Figuren 4a und 4b als Massivteile ausgebildet sind, ist das Rastmittel 4 als Stanz-Biege-Teil hergestellt. Eine solche Herstellung würde bei größeren Stückzahlen wirtschaftlich rentabler sein.the Figure 4c shows a locking means 4 as in FIG Figure 4b shown, but in a different production method. While the locking means 4 of the Figures 4a and 4b are designed as solid parts, the locking means 4 is made as a stamped and bent part. Such a production would be economically more profitable for larger quantities.

Letztlich ist in der Figur 5 ein erfindungsgemäßer Steckverbinder 1 in unterschiedlichen Zuständen abgebildet. In der Figur 5a ist der Steckverbinder 1 in einem geöffneten Zustand gezeigt, während der Steckverbinder 1 in Figur 5b in einem geschlossenen Zustand dargestellt ist. In der räumlichen Ansicht ist der Unterschied lediglich an der Position des Betätigungsmittels 3 ersichtlich. Um eine optische Kennzeichnung der Zustände zur ermöglichen, sind am Steckverbinder 1 ein erstes Anzeigemittel 8 und ein zweite Anzeigemittel 9 angebracht.Ultimately, in the Figure 5 an inventive connector 1 shown in different states. In the Figure 5a the connector 1 is shown in an open state, while the connector 1 in FIG Figure 5b is shown in a closed state. In the three-dimensional view, the difference can only be seen in the position of the actuating means 3. In order to enable the states to be visually identified, a first display means 8 and a second display means 9 are attached to the connector 1.

Die Anzeigemittel 8, 9 sind als farbige Markierung des Grundkörpers 2 ausgeführt. Je nach Position des Betätigungsmittels 3 wird das eine der Anzeigemittel 8, 9 sichtbar, während das andere Anzeigemittel 9., 8 verdeckt wird. So ist eine besonders einfache Kennzeichnung des Zustandes des Steckverbinders 1 möglich.The display means 8, 9 are designed as colored markings on the base body 2. Depending on the position of the actuating means 3, one of the display means 8, 9 becomes visible, while the other display means 9, 8 is covered. A particularly simple identification of the state of the connector 1 is thus possible.

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  1. Plug connector (1), having a base body (2) with a first side designed as a plug-connection face, and a second side designed as a power-supply side, an actuating means (3) which can be shifted along the base body (2), a plug-connection region (10), and at least one latching means (4),
    wherein the actuating means (3) can assume a first closed position and a second open position,
    wherein the latching means (4) can assume a first locking position and a second unlocking position, wherein, in the first locking position, the latching means (4) engages at least in certain places in the plug-connection region (10) and releases the movement region of the first closed position of the actuating means (3), wherein, in the second unlocking position, the latching means (4) releases the plug-connection region (10) and engages at least in certain places in the movement region of the first closed position of the actuating means (3), wherein, in its first closed position, the actuating means (3) engages in the movement region of the second locking position of the latching means (4) and blocks the latching means (4) in its first locking position, wherein the plug connector (1) has a blocking means (5) which is arranged in the plug-connection region (10) of the plug connector (1) and can assume a first blocking position and a second unblocking position, characterized in that
    a plurality of latching means (4) of this type each designed as a single piece are attached on the plug connector (1) as individual solid parts.
  2. Plug connector (1) according to Claim 1,
    characterized in that
    the plurality of latching means (4) are uniformly distributed over the circumference of the plug connector (1) .
  3. Plug connector (1) according to either of Claims 1 and 2,
    characterized in that,
    in the first blocking position, the blocking means (5) blocks the latching means (4) in its second unblocking position.
  4. Plug connector (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 3,
    characterized in that,
    in the second unblocking position, the blocking means (5) releases the latching means (4) to at least in certain places engage in the plug-connection region (10).
  5. Plug connector (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 4,
    characterized in that
    the plug connector (1) has at least one first spring (6), wherein the first spring (6) effects a forced movement of the actuating means (3) into the first closed position.
  6. Plug connector (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 5,
    characterized in that
    the plug connector (1) has at least one second spring (7), wherein the second spring (7) effects a forced movement of the blocking means (5) into the first blocking position.
  7. Plug connector (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 6,
    characterized in that
    the latching means (4) can move in a tiltable or pivotable fashion between the first locking position and the second unlocking position.
  8. Plug connector (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 7,
    characterized in that
    the first blocking position of the blocking means (5) is situated further toward the first side of the base body (2) and the second unblocking position of the blocking means (5) is situated further toward the second side of the base body (2),
    wherein the blocking means (5) can move linearly between the first blocking position and the second unblocking position.
  9. Plug connector (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 8,
    characterized in that
    the first closed position of the actuating means (3) is situated further toward the first side of the base body (2) and the second open position of the actuating means (3) is situated further toward the second side of the base body (2),
    wherein the actuating means (3) can move linearly between the first closed position and the second open position.
  10. Plug connector (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 9,
    characterized in that
    the plug connector (1) has a first display means (8) and a second display means (9),
    wherein the first display means (8) is covered by the actuating means (3) in the second open position, and wherein the second display means (9) is covered by the actuating means (3) in the first closed position.
  11. Plug connector (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 10,
    characterized in that,
    when it moves from its second open position into its first closed position, the actuating means (3) exerts a force on the latching means (4) which effects a movement of the latching means (4) from its second unlocking position into its first locking position.
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