EP3518351A1 - Connector device - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention is based on a connector device (10a-b) which is provided for connecting at least one first connector (12a-b) and at least one second connector (14a-b) to at least one socket (68a-b). wherein at least one of the plugs (12a-b, 14a-b) is unsuitable for the receptacle (68a-b), with at least a first receiving area (16a-b) and at least one second receiving area (18a-b), each to a receptacle of at least one of the plugs (12a-b, 14a-b) are provided, and with at least one housing unit (24a-b), which at least a first access opening (26a-b) to the first receiving area (16a-b) and at least defines a second access opening (28a-b) to the second receiving area (18ab).

It is proposed that the connector device (10a-b) has at least one first contacting element (34a-b) which is provided for electrically contacting at least one of the plugs (12a-b, 14a-b) and which is at least partially free-standing within the first receiving area (16a-b) is arranged.

Description

State of the art

The invention relates to a connector device according to the preamble of claim 1.

From the international patent application WO 2008/025180 A2 already a connector device is known, which is provided for connecting four plugs to a socket. The connector device has four receiving areas. A housing unit of the connector device defines on the plug side four access openings to one of the receiving areas. The connector device has eight contacting elements, of which two are each provided for contacting one of the plugs. Two of the contacting elements are associated with one of the receiving areas and arranged in this receiving area. In this case, the contacting elements are disposed adjacent to a wall bounding the corresponding receiving area.

The object of the invention is in particular to provide a generic device with improved properties in terms of a plug geometry. The object is achieved by the features of claim 1, while advantageous embodiments and modifications of the invention can be taken from the dependent claims.

Advantages of the invention

The invention relates to a connector device, which for connecting at least a first connector and at least a second Plug is provided on at least one particular electrical socket, with at least a first receiving area and at least one second receiving area, which are each provided for receiving at least one of the plug, and at least one housing unit, which in particular at the plug side at least a first access opening to the first Receiving area and at least one second access opening to the second receiving area defined.

It is proposed that the connector device has at least one first contacting element, which is provided for electrical contacting of at least one of the plugs and which is arranged at least partially free-standing within the first receiving region. In particular, the connector device has, in addition to the first contacting element, at least one further first contacting element, which is in particular at least partially free-standing within the first receiving region. The connector device has in particular per receiving area at least two and advantageously exactly two contacting elements, which are each arranged in particular free-standing within the corresponding receiving area.

By such a configuration, in particular an advantageous plug geometry can be made possible. In particular, a simple and / or cost-effective production can be made possible, in particular in a comparison with a contacting element arranged on a foil, since in particular a simple and / or rapid production can be made possible.

A "connector device" should in particular at least a part, in particular a subassembly of a connector and / or at least one kit, in particular a KIT, be understood to an assembly of at least one connector. In particular, the connector device and advantageously the connector device having the connector is designed as an adapter. The connector device is intended, at least one of the plugs, which is unsuitable for the socket to connect to the socket. The connector is in particular provided to connect at least one of the plug, which is in particular unsuitable for the socket to the socket. In particular, the connector device and / or the plug connector, in particular on the socket side, has at least one socket plug unit, which is provided in particular for connection to the plug socket. The female connector unit could be formed in several parts, for example. Advantageously, the female connector unit is integrally formed. The socket connector unit is provided in particular for connection to a socket, which is designed as a "registered jack 45" (RJ45) connector socket. The plugs are provided in particular for connection to a socket designated as a "registered jack 45" (RJ45). By "one piece" should be understood in particular at least materially connected connected, for example, by a welding process, a gluing process, a Anspritzprozess and / or another, the skilled person appear useful process, and / or advantageously formed in one piece, such as by a Manufacture from a casting and / or by a production in a one- or multi-component injection molding process and advantageously from a single blank.

The socket is designed in particular as a "registered jack 45" (RJ45) connector socket. In particular, the socket is designed as a standardized, in particular electrical signal line socket. The socket in particular has at least one socket receiving area, which is provided in particular for receiving at least part of the plug connector device and / or the plug connector. In particular, the socket has at least one Buchsenkontaktierungselement, which is arranged in particular in the socket receiving area and provided for contacting the connector device and / or the connector. In particular, the socket in particular has a total at least two, in particular at least four, advantageously at least six and preferably at least eight Buchsenkontaktierungselemente.

Here and below, the term "first" is chosen merely by way of example. A description of the first object can in particular also be given analogously for a second object and / or for a third object and / or for a fourth object.

In particular, the connector device, in particular next to the first receiving area and the second receiving area, at least a third receiving area and at least a fourth receiving area, which are each provided for receiving at least one of the plug. A "receiving area" is to be understood in particular as a spatial area in which, in particular, the first contacting element and in particular additionally the further first contacting element is arranged and in which at least one partial area of at least one of the plugs is arranged, in particular in at least one connected state to achieve electrical contact of the corresponding connector. In particular, the first receiving area is at least partially defined and / or limited by the housing unit. A "connected" state should in particular be understood to mean a state in which the connector device and / or the plug is arranged at least partially in the socket and in which, in particular, at least one of the plugs is arranged at least partially in at least one of the receiving areas.

A "housing unit" is to be understood in particular as meaning a unit which in particular defines and / or forms at least part of an outer boundary and / or at least part of an outer shape of the connector device and / or of the connector. In particular, the housing unit is at least partially, in particular for an operator, touchable and / or visible. The housing unit could for example be integrally formed. Alternatively or additionally, the housing unit could, for example be formed in several parts. In particular, in at least one assembled state of the connector device and / or of the connector, the housing unit defines and / or limits at least in large part, in particular together with the female connector unit, an outer boundary and / or an outer shape of the connector device and / or the connector. By "at least to a large extent" should be understood in particular to a proportion, in particular a mass fraction and / or volume fraction, of at least 70%, in particular of at least 80%, advantageously of at least 90% and preferably of at least 95%.

In particular, the connector device, in particular next to the first access opening and the second access opening, at least a third access opening to the third receiving area and at least a fourth access opening to the fourth receiving area. An "access opening" is to be understood in particular as meaning an opening through which at least a part of one of the plugs penetrates in at least one connected state, in particular in the case in order in particular to be able to penetrate into the corresponding receiving area. In particular, the housing unit limits the first access opening at least to a large extent. In particular, the housing unit spans at least one level on the plug side, in which, in particular, at least the majority of the first access opening and / or the second access opening and / or the third access opening and / or the fourth access opening is / are arranged. The plane spanned by the housing unit, in particular on the plug side, is designed in particular as an access opening plane.

In particular, the connector device, in particular next to the first contacting element and the further first contacting element, at least one second contacting element and / or at least one further second contacting element and / or at least third contacting element and / or at least one further third contacting element and / or at least fourth contacting element and / or at least one further fourth contacting element. Under a "contacting element" is intended in particular be understood an element which is particularly at least partially and advantageously formed at least to a large extent of an electrically conductive material and which in particular in at least one connected state makes and / or forms an electrical contact at least one of the plug and the socket. The first contacting element is in particular designed as an at least substantially self-supporting wire and / or as a pin, in particular as a plug pin. In particular, the first contacting element consists at least for the most part of at least one stable and / or stiff and / or hard and / or self-supporting material.

By way of example, when viewed perpendicularly, the first contacting element could be arranged in contact with an access opening plane defined by the first access opening to at least one wall bounding and / or defining the first access opening. Advantageously, the first contacting element, when viewed perpendicularly, is spaced from an access opening plane spanned by the first access opening to a wall bounding the first access opening and advantageously to all walls bounding the first access opening. In particular, the first contacting element, in particular exclusively, is arranged in contact with a rear wall which, in particular, limits and / or defines the first receiving area on the socket side.

By "intended" is intended to be understood in particular specially designed and / or equipped. The fact that an object is intended for a specific function should in particular mean that the object fulfills and / or executes this specific function in at least one application and / or operating state.

It is also proposed that the connector device has at least one wire contact set, which has the first contacting element and in particular additionally the further first contacting element. The wire contact set has, in particular next to the first contacting element and in particular the further first contacting element, in particular the second contacting element and / or the further second contacting element and / or the third contacting element and / or the further third contacting element and / or the fourth contacting element and / or the further fourth contacting element. As a result, in particular an optimized contacting of the first connector can be made possible.

In a further aspect of the invention, taken alone or in conjunction with other aspects of the invention, it is suggested that the first access opening be with respect to a plane passing through a center of the first access opening and perpendicular to a longitudinal extension direction of the first access opening is aligned, asymmetrical. In this context, a "center point" of an object is to be understood as meaning, in particular, a geometrical point which is defined by an intersection of two diagonals of a smallest imaginary geometric cuboid which just barely encloses the object. Alternatively or additionally, in this context, a "center point" of an object should be understood to mean, in particular, a geometric point which, in particular when viewed perpendicularly to a plane spanned by the object, is defined by a center of a line which is parallel to a longitudinal extension direction of the object Object is aligned and the two opposite boundaries of the object connects to each other and in particular in a direction aligned perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the object of the same distance to other boundaries of the object. The plane passing in particular through the center of the first access opening and oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal extension direction of the first access opening is aligned in particular perpendicular to an access opening plane spanned by the first access opening. A "longitudinal extension direction" of an object is to be understood in particular to mean a direction which is aligned parallel to a longest side of a smallest imaginary geometric cuboid, which just barely has the object completely encloses. The first access opening has, in particular on a first side of the plane, a shape and / or shape which differs from a shape and / or shape of the first access opening on a second side of the plane which is different from the first side. In particular, the first side and the second side are arranged on different sides of the plane with respect to the longitudinal extension direction of the first access opening. As a result, in particular a high degree of flexibility and / or a high degree of design diversity can be achieved. Due to the asymmetry of the first access opening, in particular simple twist protection and / or polarization protection can be achieved. In particular, an intuitive introduction of at least one of the plugs into the first access opening and / or into the first receiving area can be made possible, in particular with a defined orientation of the plug.

For example, the first access opening may be asymmetrical with respect to a plane aligned parallel to a longitudinal extension direction of the first access opening. In particular, the first access opening could be designed asymmetrically with respect to each particular conceivable plane. Preferably, the first access opening is formed with respect to at least one plane, which is aligned parallel to a longitudinal extension direction of the first access opening, in particular at least substantially symmetrically. As a result, in particular a simple and / or uncomplicated embodiment can be achieved.

In particular, the first access opening in the longitudinal direction of extension has at least one section which differs in a shape and / or shape from other sections of the first access opening, in particular when viewed perpendicularly to an access opening plane defined by the first access opening. Preferably, the first access opening has at least one and in particular exactly one section, in which the first access opening has a monotonically tapered course in the longitudinal direction of extension of the first access opening. In particular, the monotonically tapering course extends in the longitudinal extension direction of the first access opening over an extension of at least 0.5 mm, in particular of at least 1 mm, advantageously of at least 1.5 mm and preferably of at least 2 mm. The section of the first access opening in particular defines an orientation of the first access opening and in particular facilitates insertion of the first plug into the first receiving area and / or into the first access opening. As a result, in particular a high degree of simplicity can be made possible. In particular, can be dispensed with abrupt, such as rectangular changes.

For example, the first access opening could have a monotonically tapering profile in the section on, in particular, only one side of a plane which is aligned parallel to the longitudinal extension direction of the first access opening and perpendicular to an access opening plane defined by the first access opening. Preferably, the first access opening in the portion on both sides of a plane which is aligned parallel to the longitudinal extension direction of the first access opening and perpendicular to a plane defined by the first access opening access opening plane, a monotonically tapering course. As a result, in particular a high degree of symmetry and / or a simple insertion of the first connector into the first receiving area can be made possible.

It is further proposed that the first access opening in the section has a trapezoidal shape when viewed perpendicularly to an access opening plane defined by the first access opening. The trapezoidal shape of the first access opening is in particular at least substantially symmetrical with respect to a plane which is aligned parallel to the longitudinal extension direction of the first access opening and perpendicular to an access opening plane spanned by the first access opening. As a result, in particular, a geometrically simple first access opening can be achieved, as a result of which, in particular, a simple production process and / or low costs can / can be achieved.

It is further proposed that the first access opening in the section has a semicircular shape when viewed perpendicularly to an access opening plane defined by the first access opening. The semicircular shape of the first access opening is in particular at least substantially symmetrical with respect to a plane which is aligned parallel to the longitudinal extension direction of the first access opening and perpendicular to an access opening plane spanned by the first access opening. As a result, in particular sharp corners and / or edges can be dispensed with, whereby in particular a simple and / or uncomplicated introduction of the first plug into the first receiving area can be made possible, since in particular a low probability of tilting can be achieved.

In addition, it is proposed that the first access opening has a semi-oval shape when viewed perpendicularly onto an access opening plane spanned by the first access opening, in particular in the longitudinal extension direction of the first access opening. In particular, the first access opening has a rectangular shape in the longitudinal direction of the first access opening in a first end region and a semicircular shape in a second end region, which lies opposite the first end region, in particular in the longitudinal extension direction of the first access opening. In particular, the portion of the first access opening in which the first access opening plane has a semicircular shape, in particular when viewed perpendicularly onto an access opening plane spanned by the first access opening, is arranged in the second end area and advantageously identical to the second end area. The first access opening defines, in particular by a shape and / or shape of the first access opening, in particular when viewed perpendicularly to an access opening plane spanned by the first access opening, an orientation of the first access opening and / or an orientation in which the first plug into the first access opening and / or in the first receiving area can be introduced. Thereby In particular, a simple and / or rapid production can be made possible, since in particular a simple and / or uncomplicated embodiment can be provided.

For example, the first access opening could have a first orientation and the second access opening could have a second orientation, which in particular could be at least essentially, in particular equal to the first orientation. Alternatively or additionally, the third access opening could have a third orientation and the fourth access opening a fourth orientation, which could be, in particular at least substantially, in particular equal to the third orientation. Preferably, the first access opening has a first orientation and the second access opening has a second orientation that deviates from the first orientation. Advantageously, the third access opening has a third orientation and the fourth access opening has a fourth orientation, which differs in particular from the third alignment. In the longitudinal extension direction of the first access opening, the first access opening and the third access opening are arranged in particular adjacent and / or behind one another. In particular, the first orientation of the first access opening and the third orientation of the third access opening, in particular at least substantially, are the same. In the longitudinal extension direction of the second access opening, the second access opening and the fourth access opening are arranged in particular adjacent and / or behind one another. In particular, the second orientation of the second access opening and the fourth orientation of the fourth access opening are the same, in particular at least substantially the same. As a result, in particular a high degree of flexibility and / or a high degree of design diversity can be achieved.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the first orientation and the second orientation are arranged at least substantially antiparallel, in particular antiparallel, to one another. In particular, the third orientation and the fourth orientation are at least substantially antiparallel, in particular antiparallel, arranged to each other. The first orientation and the third orientation are in particular arranged at least substantially parallel to one another. The second alignment and the fourth orientation are arranged in particular at least substantially parallel to each other. "Substantially parallel" is to be understood here as meaning, in particular, an alignment of a direction relative to a reference direction, in particular in a plane, wherein the direction relative to the reference direction is a deviation, in particular less than 8 °, advantageously less than 5 ° and particularly advantageously less than 2 °. As a result, in particular a compact configuration can be achieved, since in particular the smallest possible space, the largest possible number of access openings can be realized.

A particularly advantageous plug geometry can be achieved, in particular, by a plug connector with at least one plug connector device.

A plug geometry can in particular be further optimized by a connector system, in particular by an RJ45 connector system, with at least one connector device, with the first plug and with the second plug and in particular with the socket. In particular, the connector system could alternatively or in addition to the connector device, in particular, have the connector device having the connector.

The connector device according to the invention should not be limited to the application and embodiment described above. In particular, in order to fulfill a mode of operation described herein, the connector device according to the invention may have a number deviating from a number of individual elements, components and units specified herein.

drawings

Further advantages emerge from the following description of the drawing. In the drawings, two embodiments of the invention are shown. The drawings, the description and the claims contain numerous features in Combination. The person skilled in the art will expediently also consider the features individually and combine them into meaningful further combinations.

Fig. 1

ein Steckverbindersystem mit einer Steckverbindervorrichtung, mit einem ersten Stecker und mit einem zweiten Stecker in einer perspektivischen Darstellung,

Fig. 2

einen die Steckverbindervorrichtung aufweisenden Steckverbinder in einer Frontansicht,

Fig. 3

den Steckverbinder aus Fig. 2 in einer perspektivischen Explosionsdarstellung in einer Blickrichtung von schräg oben,

Fig. 4

den Steckverbinder aus Fig. 2 in einer perspektivischen Explosionsdarstellung in einer Blickrichtung von schräg unten,

Fig. 5

einen Drahtkontaktsatz und eine Trägereinheit der Steckverbindervorrichtung in einer perspektivischen Darstellung in einer Blickrichtung von schräg oben,

Fig. 6

den Drahtkontaktsatz und die Trägereinheit in einer perspektivischen Darstellung in einer Blickrichtung von schräg unten,

Fig. 7

das Steckverbindersystem in einem verbundenen Zustand in einer perspektivischen Darstellung,

Fig. 8

einen eine alternative Steckverbindervorrichtung aufweisenden alternativen Steckverbinder in einer Frontansicht und

Fig. 9

den Steckverbinder aus Fig. 2 in einer perspektivischen Explosionsdarstellung in einer Blickrichtung von schräg oben.

Show it:

Fig. 1

a connector system with a connector device, with a first connector and with a second connector in a perspective view,

Fig. 2

a connector device having the connector in a front view,

Fig. 3

the connector off Fig. 2 in a perspective exploded view in a viewing direction obliquely from above,

Fig. 4

the connector off Fig. 2 in a perspective exploded view in a viewing direction obliquely from below,

Fig. 5

a wire contact set and a carrier unit of the connector device in a perspective view in a viewing direction obliquely from above,

Fig. 6

the wire contact set and the carrier unit in a perspective view in a viewing direction obliquely from below,

Fig. 7

the connector system in a connected state in a perspective view,

Fig. 8

an alternative connector having alternative connector in a front view and

Fig. 9

the connector off Fig. 2 in a perspective exploded view in a viewing direction obliquely from above.

Description of the embodiments

Fig. 1 shows a connector system 58a with a connector device 10a, with a first connector 12a and with a second connector 14a. In the present embodiment, the first connector 12a and the second connector 14a are formed different from each other. The first plug 12a and the second one Plug 14a have different geometries from each other. Alternatively, the first plug 12a and the second plug 14a could, for example, have the same geometry. The connector system 58a could, in particular in addition to the first connector 12a and the second connector 14a, for example, have at least a third connector and / or at least a fourth connector, which could each have different geometries. In the present embodiment, only two different plugs 12a, 14a are shown.

The first connector 12a has a first connector portion 60a disposed in a connected state within the connector device 10a. The second connector 14a has a second connector portion 62a disposed in a connected state within the connector device 10a. The first connector portion 60a and the second connector portion 62a are formed substantially identically.

The connector device 10a is provided for connecting the first connector 12a and the second connector 14a to the female connector 68a (see FIG. Fig. 7 ). The connector device 10a is part of a connector 56a. The connector 56a has the connector device 10a. In the present embodiment, the connector 56a is part of the connector system 58a. The connector 56a is provided for connecting the first connector 12a and the second connector 14a to the female connector 68a.

The connector device 10a has a female connector unit 64a. In a connected state, the female connector unit 64a is partially disposed within the female connector 68a. The female connector unit 64a partially engages the female connector 68a in a connected state. The female connector unit 64a forms a part of a connector housing in an assembled state.

In the present exemplary embodiment, the connector device 10a has a number of four receiving regions 16a, 18a, 20a, 22a (cf. Fig. 2 ). The connector device 10a has a first receiving area 16a and a second receiving area 18a. The connector device 10a has a third receiving area 20a and a fourth receiving area 22a. The receiving areas 16a, 18a, 20a, 22a are each provided for receiving one of the plugs 12a, 14a.

The connector device 10a has a housing unit 24a. The housing unit 24a forms a part of a connector housing in an assembled state. In a mounted state, the housing unit 24a and the female connector unit 64a largely form the connector housing.

The housing unit 24a defines a first access opening 26a to the first receiving area 16a. The first receiving area 16a is accessible through the first access opening 26a. The housing unit 24a defines a second access opening 28a to the second receiving area 18a. The second receiving area 18a is accessible through the second access opening 28a. The housing unit 24a defines a third access opening 30a to the third receiving area 20a. The third receiving area 20a is accessible through the third access opening 30a. The housing unit 24a defines a fourth access opening 32a to the fourth receiving area 22a. The fourth receiving area 22a is accessible through the fourth access opening 32a.

The connector device 10a has a first contacting element 34a (cf. Fig. 2 to 6 ). The first contacting element 34a is provided for making electrical contact with at least one of the plugs 12a, 14a. The first contacting element 34a is partially arranged free-standing within the first receiving region 16a. The connector device 10a has a further first contacting element 36a. The further first contacting element 36a is at least one of an electrical contacting Plug 12a, 14a provided. The further first contacting element 36a is arranged in sections free-standing within the first receiving region 16a.

The connector device 10a has a second contacting element 38a. The second contacting element 38a is provided for making electrical contact with at least one of the plugs 12a, 14a. The second contacting element 38a is partially arranged free-standing within the second receiving area 18a. The connector device 10a has a further second contacting element 40a. The further second contacting element 40a is provided for making electrical contact with at least one of the plugs 12a, 14a. The further second contacting element 40a is partially arranged free-standing within the second receiving region 18a.

The connector device 10a has a third contacting element 42a. The third contacting element 42a is provided for making electrical contact with at least one of the plugs 12a, 14a. The third contacting element 42a is partially arranged free-standing within the third receiving region 20a. The connector device 10a has a further third contacting element 44a. The further third contacting element 44a is provided for making electrical contact with at least one of the plugs 12a, 14a. The further third contacting element 44a is arranged in sections free-standing within the third receiving region 20a.

The connector device 10a has a fourth contacting element 46a. The fourth contacting element 46a is provided for making electrical contact with at least one of the plugs 12a, 14a. The fourth contacting element 46a is partially arranged free-standing within the fourth receiving region 22a. The connector device 10a has a further fourth contacting element 48a. The further fourth contacting element 48a is provided for making electrical contact with at least one of the plugs 12a, 14a. The further fourth contacting element 48a is partially arranged free-standing within the fourth receiving region 22a.

The connector device 10a has a wire contact set 50a. The wire contact set 50a has the first contacting element 34a. In addition to the first contacting element 34a, the wire contact set 50a has the further first contacting element 36a. The wire contact set 50a has the second contacting element 38a. In addition to the second contacting element 38a, the wire contact set 50a has the further second contacting element 40a. The wire contact set 50a has the third contacting element 42a. In addition to the third contacting element 42a, the wire contact set 50a has the further third contacting element 44a. The wire contact set 50a has the fourth contacting element 46a. In addition to the fourth contacting element 46a, the wire contact set 50a has the further fourth contacting element 48a.

In the following, only everything relating to a first of the objects will be described. Here, a description is transferable to a second and / or to a third and / or to a fourth of the objects.

The first contacting element 34a and in particular the further first contacting element 36a is arranged within the first receiving region 16a. Starting from the first receiving region 16a, the first contacting element 34a and in particular the further first contacting element 36a is guided in the direction of the female connector unit 64a. The first contacting element 34a and in particular the further first contacting element 36a are arranged on the socket side on a carrier unit 66a and in particular guided by the carrier unit 66a.

The connector device 10a has the carrier unit 66a (cf. Fig. 3 to 6 ). The carrier unit 66a is provided for supporting the wire contact set 50a. In a connected state, the carrier unit 66a is arranged to a large extent within the socket 68a. In the present embodiment the contacting elements 34a, 36a, 38a, 40a, 42a, 44a, 46a, 48a are arranged on the carrier unit 66a while avoiding crossovers. Alternatively, for example, cooperation structures could be present through crossover.

In a longitudinal extension direction 52a of the first access opening 26a, the first access opening 26a and the third access opening 30a are arranged one behind the other. In a longitudinal extension direction 70a of the second access opening 28a, the second access opening 28a and the fourth access opening 32a are arranged one behind the other (cf. Fig. 2 ).

The first access opening 26a is formed asymmetrically with respect to a plane 72a which passes through a center of the first access opening 26 and is oriented perpendicular to a longitudinal extension direction 52a of the first access opening 26a (see FIG. Fig. 2 ). With respect to a plane 74a which is aligned parallel to a longitudinal extension direction 52a of the first access opening 26a, the first access opening 26a is formed symmetrically. The plane 74a, with respect to which the first access opening 26a is symmetrical, passes through a center of the first access opening 26a and is oriented perpendicular to an access opening plane defined by the first access opening 26a.

The first access opening 26a has a section 54a in which the first access opening 26a has a monotonically tapering profile in the longitudinal extension direction 52a of the first access opening 26a. In the portion 54a, the first access opening 26a on both sides of a plane 76a, which is parallel to the longitudinal extension direction 52a of the first access opening 26a and perpendicular to a plane defined by the first access opening 26a access opening plane, a monotonically tapering course.

In the present embodiment, the first access opening 26a in the section 54a has a semicircular shape when viewed perpendicularly to an access opening plane defined by the first access opening 26a Build up. The first access opening 26a has a further section 78a, which adjoins the section 54a of the first access opening 26a in the longitudinal extension direction 52a of the first access opening 26a. In the further section 78a of the first access opening 26a, the first access opening 26a has a rectangular shape.

When viewed perpendicularly to an access opening plane spanned by the first access opening 26a, the first access opening 26a has a semi-oval shape in the present exemplary embodiment. The semi-oval shape of the first access opening 26a is defined by the portion 54a and the further portion 78a.

The first access opening 26a has a first orientation. The second access opening 28a has a second orientation. The second orientation differs from the first orientation. In the present embodiment, the first orientation and the second orientation are arranged substantially in anti-parallel to each other.

The third access opening 30a has a third orientation. The fourth access opening 32a has a fourth orientation. The fourth orientation deviates from the third orientation. In the present embodiment, the third orientation and the fourth orientation are arranged substantially anti-parallel to each other.

The first orientation and the third orientation are arranged substantially parallel to one another in the present exemplary embodiment. The second orientation and the fourth orientation are arranged substantially parallel to one another in the present exemplary embodiment.

In Fig. 8 and 9 a further embodiment of the invention is shown. The following descriptions are essentially limited to the differences between the embodiments, with respect to the same components, features and functions on the description of the embodiment the Fig. 1 to 7 can be referenced. To distinguish the embodiments, the letter a in the reference numerals of the embodiment in the Fig. 1 to 7 by the letter b in the reference numerals of the embodiment of Fig. 8 and 9 replaced. With respect to identically designated components, in particular with regard to components with the same reference numerals, can in principle also to the drawings and / or the description of the embodiment of Fig. 1 to 7 to get expelled.

Fig. 8 shows an alternative connector 56b having an alternative connector device 10b. A housing unit 24b of the connector device 10b defines a first access opening 26b to a first receiving area 16b and a second access opening 28b to a second receiving area 18b and a third access opening 30b to a third receiving area 20b and a fourth access opening 32b to a fourth receiving area 22b. In the following, only the first object is described by way of representation.

The first access opening 26b has a section 54b in which the first access opening 26a has a monotonically tapering profile in the longitudinal extension direction 52b of the first access opening 26b. In the section 54b, the first access opening 26b on both sides of a plane 76b, which is parallel to the longitudinal direction 52b of the first access opening 26b and perpendicular to a plane defined by the first access opening 26b access opening plane, a monotonically tapering course.

In the present embodiment, the first access opening 26b in the section 54b has a trapezoidal shape when viewed perpendicularly to an access opening plane defined by the first access opening 26b. The first access opening 26b has a further section 78b, which adjoins the section 54b of the first access opening 26b in the longitudinal extension direction 52b of the first access opening 26b. In the further section 78b of the first access opening 26b, the first access opening 26b has a rectangular shape.

reference numeral

10

connector device

12

First plug

14

Second plug

16

First recording area

18

Second recording area

20

Third recording area

22

Fourth recording area

24

housing unit

26

First access opening

28

Second access opening

30

Third access opening

32

Fourth access opening

34

First contacting element

36

Another first contacting element

38

Second contacting element

40

Another second contacting element

42

Third contacting element

44

Another third contacting element

46

Fourth contacting element

48

Another fourth contacting element

50

Wire contact set

52

Longitudinal extension

54

section

56

Connectors

58

connector system

60

First connector area

62

Second connector area

64

Jack plug unit

66

support unit

68

socket

70

Longitudinal extension

72

level

74

level

76

level

78

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Claims (13)

A connector device which is provided for connecting at least one first connector (12a-b) and at least one second connector (14a-b) to at least one female connector (68a-b), wherein at least one of the connectors (12a-b, 14a b) is unsuitable for the plug socket (68a-b), with at least one first receiving region (16a-b) and with at least one second receiving region (18a-b), which in each case form a receptacle of at least one of the plugs (12a-b, 14a-b), and at least one housing unit (24a-b), which has at least one first access opening (26a-b) to the first receiving area (16ab) and at least one second access opening (28a-b) to the second receiving area (24a-b). 18a-b), characterized by at least one first contacting element (34a-b), which is provided for electrical contacting at least one of the plug (12a-b, 14a-b) and at least partially free-standing within the first receiving area s (16a-b) is arranged. Connector device according to claim 1, characterized by at least one wire contact set (50a-b) having the first contacting element (34a-b). Connector device at least according to the preamble of claim 1 and in particular according to claim 1, characterized in that the first access opening (26a-b) with respect to a plane passing through a center of the first access opening (26a-b) and perpendicular to a longitudinal extension direction (52a b) of the first access opening (26a-b) is aligned asymmetrically. Connector device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first access opening (26a-b) with respect to at least one plane which is aligned parallel to a longitudinal extension direction (52a-b) of the first access opening (26a-b) is formed symmetrically. Connector device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first access opening (26a-b) at least a portion (54a-b), in which the first access opening in the longitudinal direction (52a-b) of the first access opening (26a-b) a has monotonically tapering course. Connector device according to claim 5, characterized in that the first access opening (26a-b) in the portion (54a-b) on both sides of a plane which is parallel to the longitudinal extension direction (52a-b) of the first access opening (26a-b) and perpendicular to an access opening plane spanned by the first access opening (26a-b) has a monotonically tapered course. A connector device according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the first access opening (26b) in the portion (54b) has a trapezoidal shape when viewed perpendicularly to an access opening plane defined by the first access opening (26b). A connector device according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the first access opening (26a) in the portion (54a) has a semicircular shape when viewed perpendicularly to an access opening plane defined by the first access opening (26a). Connector device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first access opening (26a) has a semi-oval shape when viewed perpendicularly to an access opening plane defined by the first access opening (26a). A connector device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first access opening (26a-b) has a first orientation and the second access opening (28a-b) has a second orientation which deviates from the first orientation. Connector device according to claim 10, characterized in that the first orientation and the second orientation are arranged at least substantially in anti-parallel to each other. Connector with at least one connector device (10a-b) according to one of the preceding claims. Connector system having at least one connector device (10a-b) according to one of claims 1 to 11, with the first connector (12ab) and with the second connector (14a-b).

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