EP3480898A1 - Modular mounting frame for connector - Google Patents
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- the invention is based on a modular holding frame for connectors according to the preamble of the independent claim 1.
- Such connector modules are needed as part of a connector modular system to provide a connector, in particular a heavy rectangular connector, flexible to certain signal and power transmission requirements, e.g. between two electrical devices to be able to adjust.
- this connector modules are inserted into corresponding connector modular frames, which are sometimes referred to as a support frame, hinge frame, module frame or modular frame.
- the connector modular frames thus serve to accommodate a plurality of similar and / or different connector modules and this safely on a surface and / or in a connector housing o.ä. to fix.
- the connector modules generally each have a substantially cuboid insulating body.
- This Isolierköper can serve, for example, as a contact carrier and receive and fix contacts of various kinds.
- the function of a connector formed thereby is very flexible.
- pneumatic modules, optical modules, modules for transmitting electrical energy and / or electrical analog and / or digital signals can be accommodated in the respective insulating body and thus be used in the connector modular system.
- connector modules also take over measurement and data-technical tasks.
- EP 0 860 906 B1 is a connector modular frame in the form of a hinged frame for mounting connector modules and for installation in connector housing or to screw on wall surfaces known.
- the connector modules are inserted into the connector modular frame.
- Bracket means are provided on the connector modules which cooperate with windows provided on opposite side portions of the connector modular frame, the windows being in recesses formed as all-round closed openings in the side portions of the connector modular frame.
- the connector modular frame is in the embodiment as a hinge frame of two articulated frame halves, wherein the separation of the connector modular frame is provided transversely to the side parts of the frame.
- the connector modular frame joints are arranged so that the side parts when screwing the Align connector modular frame on a mounting surface perpendicular to the mounting surface, whereby the connector modules via the support means enter into a positive connection with the connector modular frame.
- such connector modular frames are usually manufactured in a die-casting process, in particular in a zinc die-casting process.
- the publication DE 10 2015 114 703 A1 discloses a further development of such as a joint frame designed connector modular frame.
- the connector modular frame disclosed therein has at least one fixing means, by way of which the frame halves can be fixed to one another in two positions, an open position and a closed position, which considerably simplifies handling.
- the publication DE 20 2013 103 611 U1 shows two extremely stable screwed together, in stamping bending technology inexpensive to produce andraitschraubbare frame halves, which are suitable for receiving, inter alia, pneumatic modules.
- the connector modular frame mounted in this way has only very low creep properties even under high mechanical long-term loading.
- the disadvantage, however, is that the cost of adding or replacing a connector module is extremely high.
- the publication EP 1 801 927 B1 discloses a one-piece connector modular frame made of plastic material.
- the connector modular frame is designed as a circumferential collar and has on its mating side a plurality of wall segments separated by slots. Each two opposite wall segments form an insertion region for a connector module, wherein the wall segments have window-like openings, which serve to receive molded on the narrow sides of the modules projections.
- a guide groove is provided in the wall segments.
- the guide groove is formed above the openings by means of an outwardly offset window web, which has an insertion bevel on the inside.
- the connector modules have latching arms which act on the narrow sides in the direction of the cable connections, molded, and latch below the side collar wall, so that two independent locking means fix the connector modules in the connector modular frame.
- the publication DE 10 2013 113 976 B4 discloses a connector modular frame for a heavy connector for receiving similar and / or different connector modules.
- the connector modular frame consists of a rectangular cross-section base frame having two opposite side parts. On the side parts in each case a cheek part, consisting of a flexible material, in particular elastic sheet metal, attached. When inserting a connector module in the connector modular frame perpendicular to the frame plane, these cheek parts are first bent away from the side part to the outside.
- the cheek parts tabs with locking windows, possess, which are adapted to lock the connector modules at the locking lugs individually in the connector modular frame.
- the connector modules can thus be inserted individually and with little effort from the cable connection direction and in the insertion direction in the connector modular frame and removed again in the opposite direction.
- the plugged connector module is from the base frame of the Connector modular frame in the frame level held firm and stable. In their insertion direction, perpendicular to the frame plane, they can latch with their locking lugs between two opposing tabs.
- This design basically has the advantage that the connector modules can be individually inserted and removed without the attachment of the other modules is affected.
- the design also allows the connector modular frame to be made of metal and thus allows said protective ground.
- the modules in such known connector modular frame basically a certain "game”, ie they are held with a certain mechanical tolerance in the connector modular frame.
- This is in technical terms, at least to a certain extent, for most applications as necessary, as it serves to compensate for the mating operation corresponding tolerances against the mating connector.
- this tolerance becomes too great, as it is sometimes observed in the latter prior art, this can lead to the fact that the fixation of the connector modules on the above-mentioned cheek parts does not meet the requirements of some industrial areas. Often too high insertion and pulling forces during assembly or separation of connectors and mating connectors can result from too great a game within the body of the connector modular frame.
- the contact elements can continue to tilt, for example, during the plug-in process, which also causes a higher abrasion and possibly even the risk of an overvoltage arc after some time.
- the said game may be disadvantageous when using certain data-technical connector modules, as this tolerance, if necessary, makes an electronic bus connection considerably more difficult.
- the support frame must have a certain mechanical stability and a certain durability in its locking means for the connector modules.
- the object of the invention is to provide a support frame for connectors, more precisely connector modules, or in other words a connector modular frame, which is flexible and easy to handle. Furthermore, it should be stable and inexpensive to produce.
- the holding frame according to the invention is intended for use in heavy connectors, which are also known under the term "industrial connectors" provided.
- similar and / or different connector modules can be used reversibly.
- a connector can be variably assembled depending on the application and customer requirements.
- the holding frame consists essentially of at least one, in particular two, preferably four, holding frame modules. This means that the holding frame of one or more elements, so holding frame modules, is composable.
- the holding frame modules can be locked together. This offers the advantage that the entire support frame can be adapted to different numbers of connector modules without the product range must be changed. As a result, the flexibility and low cost of the support frame is given.
- the holding frame module consists of at least one stamped and / or lasered wall element.
- the punching or laser process in the manufacture of the wall elements results in precise cutting edges and clean contours.
- the holding frame module is formed from at least two puzzle-piece-like wall elements. Due to the puzzle piece shape, the at least two wall elements are stably connected to each other. In addition, they can be expanded as required depending on the desired number of connector modules. This variant offers the advantage that only a very small number of variants of wall elements must be kept in stock. This reduces costs, increases flexibility and saves resources.
- the at least two puzzle-piece-like wall elements made of plastic and / or metal. Both Materials are suitable for the punching or laser process and give the support frame enough stability.
- the at least two puzzle-piece-like wall elements each have at least one projection and at least one recess.
- the at least one molding is bendable, so that it can be connected and fixed to a fixed connection with a right-angled element, such as a PE wall. By bending the hold against the acting insertion forces is increased, since there is a firm connection between the wall element, or holding frame module, and arranged at right angles element.
- the holding frame module is a U-shaped rail.
- the rail consists of two parallel legs, which are interconnected by means of a connector and at the same time spaced from each other.
- the two legs of the U are made longer than the connecting piece between them: The two legs are so far apart from each other by the connector that they are suitable as a guide for locking lugs of connector modules.
- the two legs are oversized designed long, so that they can be shortened to the desired, necessary length, according to the number of male connector modules to be included. This reduces the number of different types of rails, thus reducing the cost of bearings and materials.
- a preferred embodiment of the U-shaped rail provides that it can be fixed and locked by means of a spring clip.
- the spring clip may be a U-shaped or quadrangular article having elastic properties. The spring clip is pushed onto the open end of the rail and thus secures the recorded connector modules against falling out. If the spring clip is also U-shaped, then the connector is located on one of the two legs of the rail when plugged onto the rail and the two legs of the spring clip are arranged perpendicular to the legs of the rail.
- a particular embodiment provides that the spring clip is designed so that it can act on both rails used simultaneously.
- the extension is U-shaped. On the two legs each have a spring clip, as described above, arranged.
- This extension offers the advantage that the two sides of the support frame need not be fixed separately from each other, which could lead to a displacement of the recorded connector modules.
- the extension significantly simplifies handling for a user.
- the holding frame on a fixing means and is thereby stabilized.
- the fixative is used to secure and stabilize the recorded connector modules, as well as the holding frame modules and any wall elements.
- the fixing means is preferably a cable tie or an additional frame or a belt.
- the fixing means is designed such that it can comprise a populated holding frame. It runs along the holding frame modules or the wall elements, ie perpendicular to the insertion direction of the holding frame.
- the usage of Cable tie or belt has the advantage that they are individually adapted to the scope of the support frame, which leads to low storage costs due to the small number of variants.
- the additional frame is made of metal or plastic. As a result, it is inexpensive to produce.
- the additional frame has the advantage over the cable tie or belt that it is equally stable and, in addition, easy to assemble for a user since it only has to be pushed over the holding frame.
- the holding frame has at least one PE wall with a connection to the protective ground and at least one means for attachment.
- the PE wall is used to connect the protective earth and is required.
- the PE wall is ideally arranged at right angles to the at least one holding frame module. Starting from a quadrangular, preferably rectangular or square, holding frame, the PE wall in each case forms two opposite, parallel sides. The two remaining, parallel sides are each formed by at least one holding frame module.
- the holding frame still has at least one means for attachment, which serves for mounting the holding frame in a connector housing.
- the PE wall consists of a metal.
- a protective ground to the PE wall, such can be achieved without further aids.
- the PE wall made of plastic conceivable, but this is only suitable in connection with metal elements fixed thereon as a connection of the protective ground.
- the PE wall in the stamping-bending process or casting process can be produced. This simplifies the production process, thus saving costs.
- connection to the protective earth is a PE contact.
- a protective conductor for a user is easy to connect and safely ensures the required protective earth.
- An advantageous embodiment provides that the means for fastening screws, rivets, bolts, pins or the like, wherein the means for attachment for mounting the support frame is used in a connector housing.
- the term "similar” means all fastening means not mentioned here which fulfill functions analogous to the said fastening means and can fix the holding frame accordingly.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 each show a perspective view of a holding frame according to the invention with two holding frame modules 2 and three recorded connector modules. 1
- the number of connector modules 1 is only exemplary in the five figures. For the sake of clarity, only one component of the holding frame is provided with a reference symbol in each case even if several components of the same type are installed.
- the holding frame consists in both figures of two parallel, opposite holding frame modules 2.
- the holding frame modules are punched or lasered metal elements, which each have a recess for locking lugs of connector modules 1.
- the recess is formed in each case according to the contour of the latching nose of the connector module 1.
- the holding frame module 2 has on two sides in each case at least one tab 2.1, here in each case two tabs 2.1.
- the tabs 2.1 are arranged so that they can cooperate with the respective PE wall 7 and lock. For the locking, the PE wall 7 corresponding recesses on, as in the FIG. 2 you can see.
- the PE wall 7 is in all figures, ie FIG. 1 to FIG. 5 , From a wall, which is preferably formed of metal or plastic with a metallic Anformung to ensure the conductivity.
- the PE wall has a connection to the protective earth 8 and at least one, here two, means for fastening 9.
- connection to the protective earth 8 is a PE contact, as is well known and prescribed in the prior art.
- attachment means 9 is in all figures to a screw, more precisely per PE wall 7 by two screws.
- the holding frame can be mounted in a connector housing without the special tool is necessary for a user.
- FIG. 3 shows a further embodiment of a holding frame according to the invention.
- the holding frame in addition to the two PE walls 7 and the three received connector modules 1, two rails 4.
- the two holding frame modules 2 from the Figures 1 and 2 replace the two rails 4, the two holding frame modules 2 from the Figures 1 and 2 ,
- the rails 4 are each a U-shaped rail. It has two parallel, long legs, which by means of a are connected in proportion to shorter connector.
- the connector ensures the necessary spacing of the two legs.
- the spacing is designed so that the locking lugs of the connector modules 1 can be taken between the two legs of the rail 4 and securely held.
- the rails 4 are designed their length of the leg in excess and can be shortened as needed, that is, depending on the number of connector modules, here three.
- the open ends of the two rails 4 are in the FIG. 3 fixed and locked by means of a spring clip 5.
- the spring clip 5 is a U-shaped object with elastic properties, which corresponds in shape to a rail 4, that is also has two parallel legs and a corresponding connector.
- the spring clip 5 is pushed onto the open end of the respective rail 4 and thus secures the recorded connector modules 1 against falling out.
- the connecting piece of the spring clip on one of the two legs of the rail 4 and the two legs of the spring clip 5 are arranged perpendicular to the legs of the rail.
- FIG. 3 it is a particular embodiment of the spring clip 5, namely an extension of the spring clip described 5.
- the spring clip 5 is here designed so that it can act on both rails 4 used simultaneously.
- the extension is shaped like a U. On the two legs of the extension each have a spring clip 5, as described above, arranged. As a result, both rails 4 can be fixed and locked at the same time.
- FIG. 4 shows a further embodiment of a holding frame according to the invention.
- the holding frame modules 2 are multi-part.
- Each holding frame module 2 consists of individual wall elements 3.
- the wall elements 3 serve as a connection between the two PE walls. 7
- Each wall element 3 is designed like a puzzle piece. That is, it has at least one Anformung 3.1 and at least one recess 3.2.
- each wall element 3 has three projections 3.1 and three recesses 3.2.
- two projections 3.1 or two recesses 3.2 are pronounced of the shapes of a puzzle piece, while a protrusion 3.1 or a recess 3.2 is configured rectangular and is arranged between the two protrusions 3.1 or recesses 3.2.
- the projections 3.1 and the recesses 3.2 are designed so that they ensure an easily generated connection without tools between two wall elements 3.
- the PE walls 7 in this embodiment also have corresponding projections or recesses, which are latched to the projections 3.1 and the recesses 3.2 of the wall elements 3.
- the projections 3.1 could also be made flexible, analogous to the tabs 2.1 from the Figures 1 and 2 ,
- FIG. 5 shows a further embodiment of FIG. 4 ,
- the holding frame module 2 consists of three wall elements 3. These are also by means of projections 3.1 and recesses 3.2 locked together.
- the projections 3.1 and the recesses 3.2 are designed as geometric figures instead of a rectangle and as a puzzle piece.
- the holding frame has a fixing means 6. This is a cable tie, which was placed all around the ready stocked holding frame and tightened. By fixing the PE walls 7, the wall elements 3 and the connector modules 1 are firmly and securely connected.
- the fixing means 6 can not only with the holding frame variant according to FIG. 4 but is also suitable for use in combination with the other frame variants according to the FIGS. 1 to 3 ,
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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Halterahmen für Steckverbinder, insbesondere zur Aufnahme gleicher und/oder unterschiedlicher Steckverbindermodule (1), wobei der Halterahmen im Wesentlichen aus mindestens einem, insbesondere zwei, bevorzugter Weise vier, Halterahmenmodulen (2) besteht. Der Halterahmen wird vorrangig in Anwendungen genutzt, in welchen zwar eine gewisse Stabilität erforderlich ist, jedoch keine besonders hohen mechanischen Steckbelastungen auftreten. Zudem ist der Halterahmen flexibel einsetzbar und an Anwenderbedürfnisse anpassbar.The invention relates to a holding frame for connectors, in particular for receiving the same and / or different connector modules (1), wherein the holding frame consists essentially of at least one, in particular two, preferably four, holding frame modules (2). The support frame is primarily used in applications in which although a certain stability is required, but no particularly high mechanical plug loads occur. In addition, the support frame is flexible and adaptable to user needs.
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Die Erfindung geht aus von einem modularen Halterahmen für Steckverbinder nach dem Oberbegriff des unabhängigen Anspruchs 1.The invention is based on a modular holding frame for connectors according to the preamble of the
Derartige Steckverbindermodule werden als Bestandteil eines Steckverbindermodularsystems benötigt, um einen Steckverbinder, insbesondere einen schweren Rechtecksteckverbinder, flexibel an bestimmte Anforderungen bezüglich der Signal- und Energieübertragung z.B. zwischen zwei elektrischen Geräten, anpassen zu können. Üblicherweise werden dazu Steckverbindermodule in entsprechende Steckverbindermodularrahmen, die mitunter auch als Halterahmen, Gelenkrahmen, Modulrahmen oder Modularrahmen bezeichnet werden, eingesetzt. Die Steckverbindermodularrahmen dienen somit dazu, mehrere zueinander gleichartige und/oder auch unterschiedliche Steckverbindermodule aufzunehmen und diese sicher an einer Fläche und/oder in einem Steckverbindergehäuse o.ä. zu befestigen.Such connector modules are needed as part of a connector modular system to provide a connector, in particular a heavy rectangular connector, flexible to certain signal and power transmission requirements, e.g. between two electrical devices to be able to adjust. Usually this connector modules are inserted into corresponding connector modular frames, which are sometimes referred to as a support frame, hinge frame, module frame or modular frame. The connector modular frames thus serve to accommodate a plurality of similar and / or different connector modules and this safely on a surface and / or in a connector housing o.ä. to fix.
Die Steckverbindermodule besitzen in der Regel jeweils einen im Wesentlichen quaderförmigen Isolierkörper. Diese Isolierköper können beispielsweise als Kontaktträger dienen und Kontakte verschiedenster Art aufnehmen und fixieren. Die Funktion eines dadurch gebildeten Steckverbinders ist also sehr flexibel. Es können z.B. pneumatische Module, optische Module, Module zur Übertragung elektrischer Energie und/oder elektrischer analoger und/oder digitaler Signale im jeweiligen Isolierkörper aufgenommen sein und so im Steckverbindermodularsystem Verwendung finden. Zunehmend übernehmen Steckverbindermodule auch mess- und datentechnische Aufgaben.The connector modules generally each have a substantially cuboid insulating body. This Isolierköper can serve, for example, as a contact carrier and receive and fix contacts of various kinds. The function of a connector formed thereby is very flexible. For example, pneumatic modules, optical modules, modules for transmitting electrical energy and / or electrical analog and / or digital signals can be accommodated in the respective insulating body and thus be used in the connector modular system. Increasingly, connector modules also take over measurement and data-technical tasks.
Im Stand der Technik sind besagte Steckverbindermodularsysteme mit derartigen Steckverbindermodulen unter Verwendung eines solchen Steckverbindermodularrahmens, auch als Halterahmen, Modulrahmen, Gelenkrahmen oder Modulrahmen bekannt, in zahlreichen Druckschriften und Veröffentlichungen offenbart, auf Messen gezeigt und befinden sich häufig im industriellen Umfeld in Form von Schwerlaststeckverbindern im Einsatz. Beispielsweise werden sie in den Druckschriften
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Der Steckverbindermodularrahmen besteht in der Ausführung als Gelenkrahmen aus zwei gelenkig miteinander verbundenen Rahmenhälften, wobei die Trennung des Steckverbindermodularrahmen quer zu den Seitenteilen des Rahmens vorgesehen ist. In den Befestigungsenden des Steckverbindermodularrahmens sind Gelenke so angeordnet, dass sich die Seitenteile beim Aufschrauben des Steckverbindermodularrahmens auf eine Befestigungsfläche rechtwinklig zur Befestigungsfläche ausrichten, wodurch die Steckverbindermodule über die Halterungsmittel eine formschlüssige Verbindung mit dem Steckverbindermodularrahmen eingehen. In der Praxis sind solche Steckverbindermodularrahmen üblicherweise in einem Druckgussverfahren, insbesondere in einem Zinkdruckgussverfahren, gefertigt.The connector modular frame is in the embodiment as a hinge frame of two articulated frame halves, wherein the separation of the connector modular frame is provided transversely to the side parts of the frame. In the attachment ends of the connector modular frame joints are arranged so that the side parts when screwing the Align connector modular frame on a mounting surface perpendicular to the mounting surface, whereby the connector modules via the support means enter into a positive connection with the connector modular frame. In practice, such connector modular frames are usually manufactured in a die-casting process, in particular in a zinc die-casting process.
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Es hat sich in der Praxis jedoch gezeigt, dass solche Steckverbindermodularrahmen bei der Montage eine aufwändige Bedienung erfordern.However, it has been found in practice that such connector modular frames require a complex operation during assembly.
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Weiterhin besitzen die Module in solchen bekannten Steckverbindermodularrahmen grundsätzlich ein gewisses "Spiel", d.h. sie sind mit einer bestimmten mechanischen Toleranz im Steckverbindermodularrahmen gehalten. Dies ist in technischer Hinsicht, zumindest in einem bestimmten Maße, für die meisten Anwendungen auch als notwendig anzusehen, da es dazu dient, beim Steckvorgang entsprechende Toleranzen gegenüber dem Gegensteckverbinder auszugleichen. Wird diese Toleranz allerdings zu groß, wie es beim letztgenannten Stand der Technik zuweilen zu beobachten ist, so kann dies dazu führen, dass die Fixierung der Steckverbindermodule über die oben erwähnten Wangenteile den Anforderungen einiger industrieller Bereiche nicht genügt. Aus einem zu großen Spiel innerhalb des Grundkörpers des Steckverbindermodularrahmens können nämlich oft auch zu hohe Steck- und Ziehkräfte beim Zusammenfügen bzw. Trennen von Steckverbinder und Gegensteckverbinder resultieren. Die Kontaktelemente können dadurch weiterhin auch, beispielsweise beim Steckvorgang, verkanten, wodurch zudem auch ein höherer Abrieb entsteht und nach einiger Zeit möglicherweise sogar die Gefahr eines Überspannungsbogens besteht. Auch aus datentechnischer Sicht kann sich das besagte Spiel bei Verwendung bestimmter datentechnischer Steckverbindermodule von Nachteil sein, da diese Toleranz gegebenenfalls eine elektronische Busanbindung erheblich erschwert.Furthermore, the modules in such known connector modular frame basically a certain "game", ie they are held with a certain mechanical tolerance in the connector modular frame. This is in technical terms, at least to a certain extent, for most applications as necessary, as it serves to compensate for the mating operation corresponding tolerances against the mating connector. However, if this tolerance becomes too great, as it is sometimes observed in the latter prior art, this can lead to the fact that the fixation of the connector modules on the above-mentioned cheek parts does not meet the requirements of some industrial areas. Often too high insertion and pulling forces during assembly or separation of connectors and mating connectors can result from too great a game within the body of the connector modular frame. As a result, the contact elements can continue to tilt, for example, during the plug-in process, which also causes a higher abrasion and possibly even the risk of an overvoltage arc after some time. Also, from a data technology point of view, the said game may be disadvantageous when using certain data-technical connector modules, as this tolerance, if necessary, makes an electronic bus connection considerably more difficult.
Alle oben erwähnten Halterahmen sind dafür ausgelegt mehrfach und zum Teil mit unterschiedlichen Steckverbindermodulen bestückt zu werden. Daher muss der Halterahmen eine gewisse mechanische Stabilität und in seinen Verriegelungsmitteln für die Steckverbindermodule eine gewisse Haltbarkeit aufweisen.All of the above-mentioned holding frames are designed to be equipped several times and partly with different connector modules. Therefore, the support frame must have a certain mechanical stability and a certain durability in its locking means for the connector modules.
Soll ein Halterahmen nur selten oder gar nur einmal mit Steckverbindermodulen bestückt werden, sind die Halterahmen aus dem Stand der Technik einerseits zu aufwendig zu bedienen und andererseits technisch überqualifiziert und zu teuer.If a support frame is rarely or even only once equipped with connector modules, the support frame from the prior art, on the one hand too expensive to use and on the other hand technically overqualified and too expensive.
Die Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht darin, einen Halterahmen für Steckverbinder, genauer Steckverbindermodule, oder mit anderen Worten einen Steckverbindermodularrahmen, vorzuschlagen, welche flexibel einsetzbar und einfach handhabbar ist. Ferner soll er stabil und kostengünstig herstellbar sein.The object of the invention is to provide a support frame for connectors, more precisely connector modules, or in other words a connector modular frame, which is flexible and easy to handle. Furthermore, it should be stable and inexpensive to produce.
Die Aufgabe wird durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale des unabhängigen Anspruchs 1 gelöst.The object is solved by the characterizing features of
Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.
Der erfindungsgemäße Halterahmen ist zum Einsatz in schweren Steckverbinder, welche auch unter dem Begriff "Industriesteckverbinder" bekannt sind, vorgesehen. In den Halterahmen können gleichartige und/oder unterschiedliche Steckverbindermodule reversibel eingesetzt werden. Dadurch kann ein Steckverbinder je nach Einsatzgebiet und Kundenwunsch variabel zusammengestellt werden. Erfindungsgemäß besteht der Halterahmen im Wesentlichen aus mindestens einem, insbesondere zwei, bevorzugter Weise vier, Halterahmenmodulen. Dies bedeutet, dass der Halterahmen aus einem oder mehreren Elementen, also Halterahmenmodulen, zusammensetzbar ist.The holding frame according to the invention is intended for use in heavy connectors, which are also known under the term "industrial connectors" provided. In the holding frame similar and / or different connector modules can be used reversibly. As a result, a connector can be variably assembled depending on the application and customer requirements. According to the invention, the holding frame consists essentially of at least one, in particular two, preferably four, holding frame modules. This means that the holding frame of one or more elements, so holding frame modules, is composable.
In einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung sind die Halterahmenmodule miteinander verrastbar. Dies bietet den Vorteil, dass der gesamte Halterahmen an unterschiedliche Anzahlen von Steckverbindermodulen angepasst werden kann ohne das die Produktpalette verändert werden muss. Dadurch ist die Flexibilität und eine geringe Kostenhöhe des Halterahmens gegeben.In an advantageous embodiment, the holding frame modules can be locked together. This offers the advantage that the entire support frame can be adapted to different numbers of connector modules without the product range must be changed. As a result, the flexibility and low cost of the support frame is given.
Eine bevorzugte Ausgestaltung sieht vor, dass das Halterahmenmodul aus mindestens einem gestanzten und/oder gelaserten Wandelement besteht. Durch das Stanz- oder Laserverfahren in der Herstellung der Wandelemente ergeben sich präzise Schneidkanten sowie saubere Konturen. Diese bieten den Vorteil, dass sie sich besser miteinander kombinieren und/oder verbinden lassen, da die Toleranzen geringer ausfallen als bei anderen Herstellungsverfahren. Zudem ist der Herstellungsprozess durch die beiden Verfahren optimal automatisierbar und folglich auch schneller, effizienter und ressourcenschonender.A preferred embodiment provides that the holding frame module consists of at least one stamped and / or lasered wall element. The punching or laser process in the manufacture of the wall elements results in precise cutting edges and clean contours. These offer the advantage that they can be better combined and / or combined, since the tolerances are lower than in other manufacturing processes. In addition, the manufacturing process can be optimally automated by the two methods and consequently also faster, more efficient and resource-saving.
In einer besonders bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ist das Halterahmenmodul aus mindestens zwei puzzleteilartigen Wandelementen gebildet. Durch die Puzzleteilform sind die mindestens zwei Wandelement stabil miteinander verbindbar. Zudem sind sie so beliebig erweiterbar in Abhängigkeit der gewünschten Anzahl an Steckverbindermodulen. Diese Variante bietet den Vorteil, dass nur eine sehr geringe Anzahl an Varianten von Wandelementen auf Lager gehalten werden muss. Dies reduziert Kosten, erhöht die flexible Einsetzbarkeit und schont Ressourcen.In a particularly preferred embodiment, the holding frame module is formed from at least two puzzle-piece-like wall elements. Due to the puzzle piece shape, the at least two wall elements are stably connected to each other. In addition, they can be expanded as required depending on the desired number of connector modules. This variant offers the advantage that only a very small number of variants of wall elements must be kept in stock. This reduces costs, increases flexibility and saves resources.
In einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung bestehen die mindestens zwei puzzleteilartigen Wandelemente aus Kunststoff und/oder Metall. Beide Materialen sind für das Stanz- oder Laserverfahren geeignet und geben dem Halterahmen genügend Stabilität.In an advantageous embodiment, the at least two puzzle-piece-like wall elements made of plastic and / or metal. Both Materials are suitable for the punching or laser process and give the support frame enough stability.
Vorteilhafter Weise weisen die mindestens zwei puzzleteilartigen Wandelemente jeweils mindestens eine Anformung und mindestens eine Ausnehmung auf. Idealerweise liegen mindestens eine Ausnehmung und mindestens eine Anformung einander gegenüber wie bei einem Puzzleteil aus einem Kinderpuzzle. Bevorzugter Weise ist die mindestens eine Anformung umbiegbar, sodass sie eine feste Verbindung mit einem rechtwinklig angeordneten Element, beispielsweise einer PE-Wand, verbunden und fixiert werden kann. Durch das Umbiegen wird der Halt gegen die wirkenden Steckkräfte erhöht, da eine feste Verbindung zwischen Wandelement, bzw. Halterahmenmodul, und rechtwinklig angeordnetem Element vorliegt.Advantageously, the at least two puzzle-piece-like wall elements each have at least one projection and at least one recess. Ideally, at least one recess and at least one Anformung facing each other as a puzzle piece from a children's jigsaw puzzle. Preferably, the at least one molding is bendable, so that it can be connected and fixed to a fixed connection with a right-angled element, such as a PE wall. By bending the hold against the acting insertion forces is increased, since there is a firm connection between the wall element, or holding frame module, and arranged at right angles element.
In einer weiteren Ausgestaltung ist das Halterahmenmodul eine u-förmige Schiene. Die Schiene besteht aus zwei parallelen Schenkeln, welche mittels eines Verbindungsstücks miteinander verbunden und gleichzeitig voneinander beabstandet sind. Bei der u-förmigen Schiene sind die beiden Schenkel des U länger ausgestaltet als das Verbindungsstück zwischen ihnen: Die beiden Schenkel sind dabei so weit voneinander durch das Verbindungsstück beabstandet, dass sie als Führung für Rastnasen von Steckverbindermodulen geeignet sind. Die beiden Schenkel sind überdimensioniert lang ausgestaltet, damit sie auf die gewünschte, notwendige Länge, entsprechend der Anzahl der aufzunehmenden Steckverbindermodule, gekürzt werden können. Dies reduziert die Anzahl der verschiedenen Varianten an Schienen, was folglich zur Reduktion von Kosten für Lager und Material sorgt.In a further embodiment, the holding frame module is a U-shaped rail. The rail consists of two parallel legs, which are interconnected by means of a connector and at the same time spaced from each other. In the U-shaped rail, the two legs of the U are made longer than the connecting piece between them: The two legs are so far apart from each other by the connector that they are suitable as a guide for locking lugs of connector modules. The two legs are oversized designed long, so that they can be shortened to the desired, necessary length, according to the number of male connector modules to be included. This reduces the number of different types of rails, thus reducing the cost of bearings and materials.
Um einen stabilen Halterahmen zu erzeugen, ist der Verwendung zweier parallel angeordneter Schienen notwendig, welche idealerweise mit zwei rechtwinkelig angeordneten Elementen als Endstücke kombiniert werden.In order to produce a stable support frame, the use of two parallel rails is necessary, which are ideally combined with two elements arranged at right angles as end pieces.
Eine bevorzugte Ausgestaltung der u-förmigen Schiene sieht vor, dass sie mittels einer Federspange fixierbar und arrretierbar ist. Bei der Federspange kann es sich um einen u-förmigen oder viereckigen Gegenstand handeln, welcher elastische Eigenschaften aufweist. Die Federspange wird auf das offene Ende der Schiene aufgeschoben und sichert so die aufgenommenen Steckverbindermodule gegen Herausfallen. Ist die Federspange ebenfalls u-förmig, so liegt beim Stecken auf die Schiene das Verbindungsstück auf einem der beiden Schenkel der Schiene an und die beiden Schenkel der Federspange sind senkrecht zu den Schenkeln der Schiene angeordnet.A preferred embodiment of the U-shaped rail provides that it can be fixed and locked by means of a spring clip. The spring clip may be a U-shaped or quadrangular article having elastic properties. The spring clip is pushed onto the open end of the rail and thus secures the recorded connector modules against falling out. If the spring clip is also U-shaped, then the connector is located on one of the two legs of the rail when plugged onto the rail and the two legs of the spring clip are arranged perpendicular to the legs of the rail.
Eine besondere Ausgestaltung sieht vor, dass die Federspange so ausgestaltet ist, dass sie auf beide verwendete Schienen gleichzeitig einwirken kann. Dafür ist eine Erweiterung der Federspange notwendig. Die Erweiterung ist u-förmig. An den beiden Schenkeln ist jeweils eine Federspange, wie oben beschrieben, angeordnet. Diese Erweiterung bietet den Vorteil, dass die beiden Seiten des Halterahmens nicht getrennt voneinander fixiert werden müssen, was zu einem Verschieben der aufgenommenen Steckverbindermodule führen könnte. Zudem wird durch die Erweiterung die Handhabung für einen Anwender deutlich vereinfacht.A particular embodiment provides that the spring clip is designed so that it can act on both rails used simultaneously. For an extension of the spring clip is necessary. The extension is U-shaped. On the two legs each have a spring clip, as described above, arranged. This extension offers the advantage that the two sides of the support frame need not be fixed separately from each other, which could lead to a displacement of the recorded connector modules. In addition, the extension significantly simplifies handling for a user.
In einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung weist der Halterahmen ein Fixiermittel auf und ist dadurch stabilisierbar. Das Fixiermittel dient der Sicherung und Stabilisierung der aufgenommenen Steckverbindermodule, sowie der Halterahmenmodule und eventueller Wandelemente.In an advantageous embodiment, the holding frame on a fixing means and is thereby stabilized. The fixative is used to secure and stabilize the recorded connector modules, as well as the holding frame modules and any wall elements.
Bevorzugter Weise ist das Fixiermittel ein Kabelbinder oder ein Zusatzrahmen oder ein Gurt. Das Fixiermittel ist so ausgestaltet, dass es einen bestückten Halterahmen umfassen kann. Es verläuft dabei entlang der Halterahmenmodule beziehungsweise der Wandelemente, also senkrecht zur Steckrichtung des Halterahmens. Die Verwendung von Kabelbinder oder Gurt hat den Vorteil, dass sie individuell an den Umfang des Halterahmens anpassbar sind, was zu niedrigen Lagerkosten auf Grund der geringen Variantenvielfalt führt.The fixing means is preferably a cable tie or an additional frame or a belt. The fixing means is designed such that it can comprise a populated holding frame. It runs along the holding frame modules or the wall elements, ie perpendicular to the insertion direction of the holding frame. The usage of Cable tie or belt has the advantage that they are individually adapted to the scope of the support frame, which leads to low storage costs due to the small number of variants.
Idealerweise besteht der Zusatzrahmen aus Metall oder Kunststoff. Dadurch ist er kostengünstig herstellbar. Der Zusatzrahmen bietet gegenüber dem Kabelbinder oder dem Gurt den Vorteil, dass er ebenso stabil ist und zusätzlich für einen Anwender einfach zu montieren ist, da er nur über den Halterahmen geschoben werden muss.Ideally, the additional frame is made of metal or plastic. As a result, it is inexpensive to produce. The additional frame has the advantage over the cable tie or belt that it is equally stable and, in addition, easy to assemble for a user since it only has to be pushed over the holding frame.
In einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung weist der Halterahmen mindestens eine PE-Wand mit einem Anschluss zur Schutzerdung und mindestens ein Mittel zur Befestigung auf. Die PE-Wand dient dem Anschluss der Schutzerdung und ist erforderlich. Die PE-Wand ist idealerweise rechtwinklig zu dem mindestens einen Halterahmenmodul angeordnet. Von einem viereckigen, bevorzugter Weise rechteckigen oder quadratischen, Halterahmen ausgehend bildet die PE-Wand jeweils zwei gegenüberliegende, parallele Seiten. Die beiden verbleibenden, parallelen Seiten werden jeweils durch mindestens ein Halterahmenmodul gebildet. Zudem weist der Halterahmen noch mindestens ein Mittel zur Befestigung auf, welches zur Montage des Halterahmens in einem Steckverbindergehäuse dient.In an advantageous embodiment, the holding frame has at least one PE wall with a connection to the protective ground and at least one means for attachment. The PE wall is used to connect the protective earth and is required. The PE wall is ideally arranged at right angles to the at least one holding frame module. Starting from a quadrangular, preferably rectangular or square, holding frame, the PE wall in each case forms two opposite, parallel sides. The two remaining, parallel sides are each formed by at least one holding frame module. In addition, the holding frame still has at least one means for attachment, which serves for mounting the holding frame in a connector housing.
In einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung besteht die PE-Wand aus einem Metall. Dadurch kann beim Anschluss einer Schutzerdung an die PE-Wand eine solche ohne weitere Hilfsmittel erzielt werden. Es ist auch eine Ausgestaltung der PE-Wand aus Kunststoff denkbar, jedoch ist diese nur in Verbindung mit darauf fixierten Metallelementen als Anschluss der Schutzerdung geeignet.In a preferred embodiment, the PE wall consists of a metal. As a result, when connecting a protective ground to the PE wall, such can be achieved without further aids. It is also an embodiment of the PE wall made of plastic conceivable, but this is only suitable in connection with metal elements fixed thereon as a connection of the protective ground.
Vorteilhafter Weise ist die PE-Wand im Stanz-Biegeverfahren oder Gussverfahren herstellbar. Dies vereinfacht den Produktionsprozess, was folglich Kosten spart.Advantageously, the PE wall in the stamping-bending process or casting process can be produced. This simplifies the production process, thus saving costs.
Idealerweise ist der Anschluss zur Schutzerdung ein PE-Kontakt. Dadurch ist ein Schutzleiter für einen Anwender einfach anschließbar und die erforderliche Schutzerdung sicher gewährleistet.Ideally, the connection to the protective earth is a PE contact. As a result, a protective conductor for a user is easy to connect and safely ensures the required protective earth.
Eine vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung sieht vor, dass das Mittel zur Befestigung Schrauben, Nieten, Bolzen, Stifte oder ähnliches sind, wobei das Mittel zur Befestigung zur Montage des Halterahmens in einem Steckverbindergehäuse dient. Unter dem Begriff "ähnlichem" sind alle hier nicht genannten Befestigungsmittel gemeint, welche Funktionen analog der genannten Befestigungsmittel erfüllen und den Halterahmen entsprechend fixieren können.An advantageous embodiment provides that the means for fastening screws, rivets, bolts, pins or the like, wherein the means for attachment for mounting the support frame is used in a connector housing. The term "similar" means all fastening means not mentioned here which fulfill functions analogous to the said fastening means and can fix the holding frame accordingly.
Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in den Zeichnungen dargestellt und wird im Folgenden näher erläutert. Es zeigen:
- Fig. 1
- eine perspektivische Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Halterahmens mit zwei Halterahmenmodulen
- Fig. 2
- eine perspektivische Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Halterahmens mit zwei Halterahmenmodulen und PE-Wänden
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- eine perspektivische Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Halterahmens mit zwei Schienen
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- eine perspektivische Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Halterahmens mit puzzleteilartigen Wandelementen
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- eine perspektivische Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Halterahmens mit Wandelementen und Fixiermittel
- Fig. 1
- a perspective view of a holding frame according to the invention with two holding frame modules
- Fig. 2
- a perspective view of a holding frame according to the invention with two holding frame modules and PE walls
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- a perspective view of a holding frame according to the invention with two rails
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- a perspective view of a holding frame according to the invention with puzzle-piece-like wall elements
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- a perspective view of a holding frame according to the invention with wall elements and fixing
Die Figuren enthalten teilweise vereinfachte, schematische Darstellungen. Zum Teil werden für gleiche, aber gegebenenfalls nicht identische Elemente identische Bezugszeichen verwendet. Verschiedene Ansichten gleicher Elemente könnten unterschiedlich skaliert sein.The figures contain partially simplified, schematic representations. In part, identical reference numerals are used for the same but possibly not identical elements. Different views of the same elements could be scaled differently.
Die
Die Anzahl der Steckverbindermodule 1 ist in den fünf Figuren jeweils nur exemplarisch. Der Übersichtlichkeit halber ist jeweils nur ein Bestandteil des Halterahmens mit einem Bezugszeichen versehen auch wenn mehrere Bestandteile gleicher Art verbaut sind.The number of
Der Unterschied zwischen den beiden Figuren liegt in der PE-Wand 7. Je Halterahmen sind zwei PE-Wände 7 verbaut. In der
Der Halterahmen besteht in beiden Figuren aus zwei parallelen, einander gegenüberliegenden Halterahmenmodulen 2. Bei den Halterahmenmodulen handelt es sich um gestanzte oder gelaserte Metallelemente, welche jeweils Ausnehmung für Rastnasen von Steckverbindermodulen 1 aufweisen. Die Ausnehmung ist jeweils entsprechend der Kontur der Rastnase des Steckverbindermoduls 1 ausgeformt.The holding frame consists in both figures of two parallel, opposite holding
Das Halterahmenmodul 2 weist auf zwei Seiten jeweils mindestens eine Lasche 2.1, hier jeweils zwei Laschen 2.1, auf. Dabei sind die Laschen 2.1 so angeordnet, dass sie mit der jeweiligen PE-Wand 7 zusammenwirken und verrasten können. Für die Verrastung weist die PE-Wand 7 entsprechende Ausnehmungen auf, wie in der
Während in der
Die PE-Wand 7 besteht in allen Figuren, also
Bei dem Anschluss zur Schutzerdung 8 handelt es sich um einen PE-Kontakt, wie er im Stand der Technik hinreichend bekannt und vorgeschrieben ist.The connection to the
Bei dem Mittel zur Befestigung 9 handelt es sich in allen Figuren um eine Schraube, genauer je PE-Wand 7 um zwei Schrauben. Mittels der Schrauben ist der Halterahmen in ein Steckverbindergehäuse einmontierbar ohne das spezielles Werkzeug für einen Anwender notwendig ist.In the attachment means 9 is in all figures to a screw, more precisely per
Die
Bei den Schienen 4 handelt es sich jeweils um eine u-förmige Schiene. Sie weist jeweils zwei parallele, lange Schenkel auf, welche mittels eines im Verhältnis kürzeren Verbindungsstücks verbunden sind. Das Verbindungsstück sorgt für die notwendige Beabstandung der beiden Schenkel. Die Beabstandung ist dabei so ausgestaltet, dass die Rastnasen der Steckverbindermodule 1 zwischen den beiden Schenkeln der Schiene 4 aufgenommen und sicher gehalten werden können. Die Schienen 4 sind ihrer Länge der Schenkel in Überlänge ausgestaltet und können je nach Bedarf, sprich je nach Anzahl der aufgenommen Steckverbindermodule, hier drei, gekürzt werden. Die offenen Enden der beiden Schienen 4 werden in der
Bei der Federspange 5 handelt es sich um einen u-förmigen Gegenstand mit elastische Eigenschaften, welcher in seiner Formgebung einer Schiene 4 entspricht, sprich ebenfalls zwei parallele Schenkel und ein dazugehöriges Verbindungstück aufweist. Die Federspange 5 ist auf das offene Ende der jeweiligen Schiene 4 aufgeschoben und sichert so die aufgenommenen Steckverbindermodule 1 gegen Herausfallen. Dabei liegt beim Stecken auf die Schiene 4 das Verbindungsstück der Federspange auf einem der beiden Schenkel der Schiene 4 an und die beiden Schenkel der Federspange 5 sind senkrecht zu den Schenkeln der Schiene angeordnet.When the
In der
Die
Jedes Wandelement 3 ist puzzleteilartig ausgestaltet. Das heißt, es weist mindestens eine Anformung 3.1 und mindestens eine Ausnehmung 3.2 auf. Im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel weist jedes Wandelement 3 drei Anformungen 3.1 und drei Ausnehmungen 3.2 auf. Dabei erinnern zwei Anformungen 3.1 bzw. zwei Ausnehmungen 3.2 an die Formen eines Puzzleteils, während eine Anformung 3.1 bzw. eine Ausnehmung 3.2 rechteckig ausgestaltet und zwischen den beiden Anformungen 3.1 bzw. Ausnehmungen 3.2 angeordnet ist. Die Anformungen 3.1 und die Ausnehmungen 3.2 sind so ausgestaltet, dass sie eine einfach erzeugbare Verbindung ohne Hilfsmittel zwischen zwei Wandelementen 3 gewährleisten.Each
Um die Stabilität des gesamten Halterahmens noch zu erhöhen, weisen die PE-Wände 7 in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ebenfalls entsprechende Anformungen bzw. Ausnehmungen auf, welche mit den Anformungen 3.1 und den Ausnehmungen 3.2 der Wandelemente 3 verrastet sind. Alternativ könnten die Anformungen 3.1 auch biegsam ausgestaltet sein, analog der Laschen 2.1 aus den
Die
Zusätzlich zur Erhöhung der Stabilität weist der Halterahmen ein Fixiermittel 6 auf. Hierbei handelt es sich um einen Kabelbinder, welcher umlaufend um den fertig bestückten Halterahmen gelegt und festgespannt wurde. Durch das Fixiermittel sind die PE-Wände 7, die Wandelemente 3 und die Steckverbindermodule 1 fest und sicher miteinander verbunden.In addition to increasing the stability, the holding frame has a fixing means 6. This is a cable tie, which was placed all around the ready stocked holding frame and tightened. By fixing the
Das Fixiermittel 6 kann nicht nur mit der Halterahmenvariante gemäß
Auch wenn in den Figuren verschiedene Aspekte oder Merkmale der Erfindung jeweils in Kombination gezeigt sind, ist für den Fachmann - soweit nicht anders angegeben - ersichtlich, dass die dargestellten und diskutierten Kombinationen nicht die einzig möglichen sind. Insbesondere können einander entsprechende Einheiten oder Merkmalskomplexe aus unterschiedlichen Ausführungsbeispielen miteinander ausgetauscht werden.Although various aspects or features of the invention are shown in combination in the figures, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art, unless stated otherwise, that the combinations illustrated and discussed are not the only ones possible. In particular, corresponding units or feature complexes from different embodiments can be exchanged with one another.
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dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
der Halterahmen im Wesentlichen aus mindestens einem, insbesondere zwei, bevorzugter Weise vier, Halterahmenmodulen (2) besteht.Holding frame for plug connectors, in particular for receiving identical and / or different plug connector modules (1),
characterized in that
the holding frame consists essentially of at least one, in particular two, preferably four, holding frame modules (2).
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Halterahmenmodule (2) miteinander verrastbar sind.Support frame according to claim 1
characterized in that
the holding frame modules (2) can be locked together.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
das Halterahmenmodul (2) aus mindestens einem gestanzten und/oder gelaserten Wandelement (3) besteht.Support frame according to claim 1 or 2
characterized in that
the holding frame module (2) consists of at least one stamped and / or lasered wall element (3).
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
das Halterahmenmodul (2) aus mindestens zwei puzzelteilartigen Wandelementen (3) gebildet ist.Support frame according to one of the preceding claims
characterized in that
the holding frame module (2) is formed from at least two puzzle-piece-like wall elements (3).
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die mindestens zwei puzzelteilartigen Wandelemente (3) aus Kunststoff und/oder Metall bestehen.Support frame according to claim 4
characterized in that
the at least two puzzle-piece-like wall elements (3) made of plastic and / or metal.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die mindestens zwei puzzelteilartigen Wandelemente (3) jeweils mindestens eine Anformung (3.1) und mindestens eine Ausnehmung (3.2) aufweisen.Support frame according to claim 4 or 5
characterized in that
the at least two puzzle-piece-like wall elements (3) each have at least one projection (3.1) and at least one recess (3.2).
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
das Halterahmenmodul (2) eine u-förmige Schiene (4) ist.Support frame according to one of claims 1 to 3
characterized in that
the holding frame module (2) is a U-shaped rail (4).
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die u-förmige Schiene (4) mittels einer Federspange (5) fixierbar und arretierbar ist.Support frame according to claim 7
characterized in that
the U-shaped rail (4) by means of a spring clip (5) can be fixed and locked.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
der Halterahmen ein Fixiermittel (6) aufweist und dadurch stabilisierbar ist.Support frame according to one of the preceding claims
characterized in that
the holding frame has a fixing means (6) and is thereby stabilized.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
das Fixiermittel (6) ein Kabelbinder oder ein umlaufender Zusatzrahmen oder ein Gurt ist.Support frame according to claim 9
characterized in that
the fixing means (6) is a cable tie or a peripheral auxiliary frame or a belt.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
der Zusatzrahmen aus Kunststoff oder Metall besteht.Support frame according to claim 10
characterized in that
the additional frame is made of plastic or metal.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
der Halterahmen mindestens eine PE-Wand (7) mit einem Anschluss zur Schutzerdung (8) und mindestens ein Mittel zur Befestigung (9) aufweist.Support frame according to one of the preceding claims
characterized in that
the holding frame has at least one PE wall (7) with a connection to the protective ground (8) and at least one means for attachment (9).
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die PE-Wand (7) aus einem Metall besteht.Support frame according to claim 12
characterized in that
the PE wall (7) consists of a metal.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die PE-Wand (7) im Stanz-Biegeverfahren oder im Gussverfahren herstellbar ist.Support frame according to claim 12 or 13
characterized in that
the PE wall (7) can be produced in the stamping-bending process or in the casting process.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
der Anschluss zur Schutzerdung (8) ein PE-Kontakt ist.Support frame according to claim 12 to 14
characterized in that
the connection to the protective earth (8) is a PE contact.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
das Mittel zur Befestigung (9) Schrauben, Nieten, Bolzen, Stifte oder ähnliches sind, wobei das Mittel zur Befestigung zur Montage des Halterahmens in einem Steckverbindergehäuse dient.Support frame according to claim 12 to 15
characterized in that
the attachment means (9) are screws, rivets, bolts, pins or the like, the attachment means being for mounting the support frame in a connector housing.
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