EP3537549B1 - Connector assembly - Google Patents

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EP3537549B1
EP3537549B1 EP19155403.9A EP19155403A EP3537549B1 EP 3537549 B1 EP3537549 B1 EP 3537549B1 EP 19155403 A EP19155403 A EP 19155403A EP 3537549 B1 EP3537549 B1 EP 3537549B1
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Martin Zebhauser
Thomas LÖDDING
Johannes Schmid
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R9/00—Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, e.g. terminal strips or terminal blocks; Terminals or binding posts mounted upon a base or in a case; Bases therefor
    • H01R9/03—Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable, e.g. tapping connections
    • H01R9/05—Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable, e.g. tapping connections for coaxial cables
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    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/648—Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices, e.g. anti-static shielding  
    • H01R13/658—High frequency shielding arrangements, e.g. against EMI [Electro-Magnetic Interference] or EMP [Electro-Magnetic Pulse]
    • H01R13/6581—Shield structure
    • H—ELECTRICITY
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    • H01B—CABLES; CONDUCTORS; INSULATORS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR CONDUCTIVE, INSULATING OR DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES
    • H01B11/00—Communication cables or conductors
    • H01B11/002—Pair constructions
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    • H01B—CABLES; CONDUCTORS; INSULATORS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR CONDUCTIVE, INSULATING OR DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES
    • H01B11/00—Communication cables or conductors
    • H01B11/18—Coaxial cables; Analogous cables having more than one inner conductor within a common outer conductor
    • H01B11/1869—Construction of the layers on the outer side of the outer conductor
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    • H01B—CABLES; CONDUCTORS; INSULATORS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR CONDUCTIVE, INSULATING OR DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES
    • H01B7/00—Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
    • H01B7/08—Flat or ribbon cables
    • H01B7/0807—Twin conductor or cable
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    • H01R11/00—Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal, or conductive member, blocks of binding posts
    • H01R11/11—End pieces or tapping pieces for wires, supported by the wire and for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal or conductive member
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    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/646—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00 specially adapted for high-frequency, e.g. structures providing an impedance match or phase match
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    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/646—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00 specially adapted for high-frequency, e.g. structures providing an impedance match or phase match
    • H01R13/6473—Impedance matching
    • H01R13/6474—Impedance matching by variation of conductive properties, e.g. by dimension variations
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    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/648—Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices, e.g. anti-static shielding  
    • H01R13/658—High frequency shielding arrangements, e.g. against EMI [Electro-Magnetic Interference] or EMP [Electro-Magnetic Pulse]
    • H01R13/6591—Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members
    • H01R13/6592—Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a shielded cable
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    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/10—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation
    • H01R4/18—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
    • H01R4/183—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping for cylindrical elongated bodies, e.g. cables having circular cross-section

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  • the invention relates to a connector arrangement with a connector and a cable connected to the connector.
  • the cable carries at least one pair of conductors for the transmission of a differential signal.
  • the DE 202015000753 U1 shows a connector arrangement with a sleeve part.
  • a wire pair for the transmission of a differential signal runs in a cable, the wires of the wire pair being at a first mutual distance inside the cable.
  • the two wires of the wire pair diverge starting from the sheathed cable section in the direction of the connector in an intermediate section until they run into a guide section of the connector in which they have a second mutual distance which is greater than the first mutual distance.
  • the DE 20 2015 000 751 U1 is regarded as the closest prior art and shows a connector arrangement with a connector and a cable connected to the connector, each of which has at least one pair of conductors with a first and second conductor for transmitting a differential signal, the cable having a having first section and the connector has a second section in which the pair of conductors has plug contacts, the cable being attached to the connector at a connector-side end of the first section and the conductors of the pair of conductors of the cable to the conductors of the connector at a cable-side end of the second section are attached, wherein an intermediate section is formed between the first section and the second section, wherein the pair of conductors in the intermediate section and, in particular in the first section and / or in the second section, is surrounded by an outer conductor, and wherein the outer conductor has a deformation in at least a part of the intermediate section which reduces a distance between the outer conductor and the conductors and / or a distance between the conductors in a
  • the DE 10 2006 044479 A1 shows a connector arrangement.
  • the EP 3 232 447 A1 shows a connector arrangement.
  • the EP 2 169 770 A2 shows a connector arrangement.
  • the EP 3 273 542 A1 shows a connector arrangement.
  • the WO 2017/144070 A1 shows a connector arrangement.
  • the present invention is based on the object of specifying a connector arrangement for the transmission of differential signals with improved transmission characteristics.
  • the idea on which the present invention is based is to improve a connector arrangement with regard to various properties by deforming the outer conductor.
  • electrical properties such as impedance or EMC compatibility can be favorably influenced by deformation.
  • the installation space can also be reduced or changed or the holding forces of a pair of conductors in the connector arrangement can be improved.
  • the deformation is designed such that the distance between the outer conductor and the conductors of the conductor pair disappears in a region of the deformation.
  • the holding forces of a connector can also be increased.
  • a smallest inner diameter of the outer conductor in the area of the deformation is less than or equal to a diameter of a conductor in a non-deformed area when the deformation is formed on an upper or lower side of the outer conductor.
  • a largest inner diameter of the outer conductor in the area of the deformation is less than twice that of a conductor in a non-deformed area when the deformation is formed on a side surface of the outer conductor.
  • the deformation makes it possible to adjust the impedance of the connector arrangement.
  • the impedance can be adjusted by changing the distance between the outer conductor and the conductors of the conductor pair or the distance between the conductors of the conductor pair.
  • an interference point in the impedance in the intermediate section in the connector arrangement is prevented.
  • an impedance in the intermediate portion corresponds to the reference impedance of the connector.
  • the reference impedance is often 100 ohms.
  • the deformation it is expedient for the deformation to compensate for a high-resistance impedance before and / or after the deformation by a low-resistance impedance in the area of the deformation.
  • a high impedance is greater than the reference impedance.
  • a low impedance is smaller than the reference impedance.
  • the impedance is given as a complex-valued function of the frequency. It contains the ratio of the amplitudes of sinusoidal alternating voltage to sinusoidal alternating current as well as the shift of the phase angle between these two quantities.
  • the deformation initially overcompensates an impedance value of the connector arrangement, whereby the high-resistance impedance before and / or after the deformation and the low-resistance impedance in the area of the deformation at least partially cancel each other out.
  • the deformation is formed by magnet deformation, squeezing, crimping and / or folding.
  • Squeezing in particular is a particularly simple type of deformation that can be used.
  • the outer conductor has a longitudinal gap in an area outside the deformation.
  • the longitudinal gap is created by wrapping an outer conductor around the connector arrangement, if the opposite longitudinal edges of the outer conductor are not connected to one another.
  • the longitudinal gap is completely closed by the deformation, so that the outer conductor no longer has a longitudinal gap. This is made possible by the fact that the outer conductor has a smaller circumference after the deformation than before the deformation.
  • the electrical properties, in particular EMC properties, of a connector arrangement can thus be improved.
  • the connector arrangement has a crimp in an area outside the deformation. Accordingly, the deformation of the connector arrangement, as described above, is rather not intended as a connection technology between conductors of a cable and plug contacts. Accordingly, it is advantageous to provide a separate connecting means between electrical conductors of a cable and plug contacts.
  • the deformation is designed as a bead. Corrugations can be produced particularly easily using a variety of tools, for example by striking the area of the deformation with a pointed object.
  • the deformation can also be a plane deformation.
  • Flat deformations can be formed, for example, using pliers with suitable jaws or using magnetic forming.
  • the Figures 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D each show a schematic sectional view of a plug connector arrangement 10.
  • the plug connector arrangement 10 comprises a plug connector 12 and a cable 14 connected to the plug connector 12. Both the cable 14 and the plug connector 12 each have at least one conductor pair 16 for transmitting a differential signal.
  • the conductor pair 16 can be designed as a plug contact pair in the connector. In the cable, the pair of conductors can be designed as a pair of wires.
  • the connector assembly 10 has a first section 18 in the cable. Furthermore, the connector arrangement 10 has a second section 20 on the connector side. An intermediate section 22 is formed between the first section 18 and the second section 20. In this intermediate section 22, the distance between the conductors of the conductor pair 16 increases from the smaller distance between the wires in the first section 18 to the greater distance between the plug contacts in the second section 20.
  • the connector arrangement 10 has an outer conductor 24 both in the first section 18 and in the second section 20 and in the intermediate section 22.
  • the distance between the conductors of the conductor pair 16 is marked with W. In the intermediate section 22, the distance between the outer conductor 24 and the conductors of the conductor pair 16 is marked with V.
  • the Figure 1A shows a connector 10 before the outer conductor 24 was deformed in the area of the intermediate section 22.
  • the Figure 1B shows a connector arrangement 10 with a deformed outer conductor 24.
  • the connector arrangement 10 according to FIG Figure 1B accordingly has a deformation 26 in the intermediate section 22 which reduces the distance between the conductors of the conductor pair 16 and the outer conductor 24.
  • the deformation 26 is designed as a planar deformation.
  • the connector arrangement 10 according to Figure 1C has a deformation 26 of the outer conductor 24 in the intermediate section 22.
  • the deformation 26 is in Figure 1C designed as a relatively flat bead and reduces the distance between the outer conductor 24 and the pair of conductors 16. Furthermore, the deformation 26 in FIG Figure 1C also the distance between the conductors of the conductor pair 16 to one another.
  • the connector arrangement according to Figure 1D has a deformation 26 of the outer conductor 24 in the intermediate section 22.
  • the deformation 26 is designed as a bead. This bead in Figure 1D is overpressed by shaping the bead in this way is that the outer conductor 24 and the conductors of the pair of conductors 16 partially overlap.
  • Figure 2 shows a schematic sectional view of a connector arrangement 10 according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 2 shows a further deformation 26, which is flat.
  • FIGS. 3A to 3J each show a cross-sectional view of a connector assembly 10
  • Figure 3A shows a cross-sectional view of a connector assembly 10 in an area outside the deformation. Accordingly, in the Figure 3A no deformation of the outer conductor 24 can be seen.
  • the outer conductor 24 has an upper side 30, an opposite lower side 32 and two side surfaces 34, which are each formed between the upper side 30 and the lower side 32.
  • the long sides each form the lower side 32 and the upper side 30.
  • the short sides 34 form the side surfaces.
  • FIGS. 3B to 3J each show a cross-sectional view of a connector arrangement 10 in a region of a deformation 26.
  • the deformation 26 is formed as a bead 36 on an underside 32 of the outer conductor 24.
  • the bead 36 reduces the distance V between the outer conductor 24 and the conductors of the conductor pair 16.
  • FIG 3C a deformation on the top 30 and on the bottom 32 of the connector arrangement 10 is shown.
  • the deformations on the top 30 and on the Underside 32 are each formed as a bead 36 and in this area reduce the distance V between the conductors of the conductor pair 16 and the outer conductor 24.
  • the outer conductor 24 is deformed in such a way that it largely follows the contour of the insulating part 101.
  • the distance between the outer conductor 24 and the conductors of the conductor pair 16 is correspondingly reduced.
  • Such a deformation can be produced, for example, by means of magnetic deformation.
  • the deformation changes accordingly Figure 3D the distance V of the outer conductor 24 to the conductors of the conductor pair 16 and the distance W of the conductors of the conductor pair 16 to one another.
  • Figure 3E shows a planar deformation 38 of the outer conductor 24 on its upper side 30.
  • FIG. 8 shows an outer conductor each with a planar deformation 38 on the upper side 30 of the outer conductor 24 as well as on its underside 32.
  • Figure 3G shows a deformation of the outer conductor 24 on its side surfaces 34.
  • the deformation 34 accordingly changes the distance W between the conductors of the conductor pair 16 and the distance V of the outer conductor 24 to the conductors of the conductor pair 16.
  • FIGS Figures 3A to 3G each show an oval outer conductor. It goes without saying, however, that the possibilities of deforming an outer conductor 24 according to FIGS Figures 3B to 3G also refer to other outer conductor shapes.
  • FIG. 3H-3J Other outer conductor shapes are exemplified in the Figures 3H-3J shown.
  • the Figures 3H-3J each show a cross-sectional view A of a connector arrangement 10 in a non-deformed area and a cross-sectional view B of a connector arrangement 10 in a deformed area.
  • the Figure 3H shows in cross-sectional view A a round outer conductor 24 in a non-deformed area.
  • the connector assembly 10 is shown in a deformed area.
  • the deformation is designed as a lateral deformation and reduces the distance W between the conductors of the conductor pair 16 and the distance V between the conductors of the conductor pair 16 and the outer conductor 24.
  • the Figure 3J shows a connector arrangement 10 with a square outer conductor 24 in cross-sectional view
  • a Figure 3J has a deformation 38 on the top side 30 and on the bottom side 38 of the outer conductor 24.
  • the Figure 4A shows a connector arrangement 10 in a cross-sectional view in a non-deformed area or before the deformation.
  • the connector assembly 10 in Figure 4A has an outer conductor 24 which is wound around the insulating part 101 of the plug connector arrangement 10. Accordingly the outer conductor 24 points in Figure 4A two opposite longitudinal edges 103 and 104. A longitudinal gap 26 is located between the opposite longitudinal edges 103 and 104.
  • FIGS. 4B and 4C show a connector arrangement 10 in a cross-sectional view in a region of the deformation after the longitudinal gap 28 according to FIG Figure 4A was closed by a deformation 26.
  • Figure 5 shows in view A a further schematic representation of the outer conductor 24 of a connector arrangement before a deformation and in view B after a longitudinal gap 28 has been closed by means of a deformation.
  • a longitudinal gap 28 is formed between opposite longitudinal edges 103 and 104 of the outer conductor 24.
  • the longitudinal gap 28 extends exclusively over the intermediate section 22.
  • FIG. 5 shows the outer conductor 24, the outer conductor 24 being deformed in the intermediate section 22 in such a way that the gap 28 between the opposite longitudinal edges 103 and 104 of the outer conductor 24 overlap.

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GEBIET DER ERFINDUNGFIELD OF THE INVENTION

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Steckverbinderanordnung mit einem Steckverbinder und ein an dem Steckverbinder angeschlossenes Kabel. Das Kabel führt mindestens ein Leiterpaar zur Übertragung von jeweils einem differenziellen Signal.The invention relates to a connector arrangement with a connector and a cable connected to the connector. The cable carries at least one pair of conductors for the transmission of a differential signal.

TECHNISCHER HINTERGRUNDTECHNICAL BACKGROUND

Die DE 202015000753 U1 zeigt eine Steckverbinderanordnung mit einem Hülsenteil. Dabei verläuft in einem Kabel ein Aderpaar zur Übertragung eines differenziellen Signals, wobei die Adern des Aderpaars im Inneren des Kabels einen ersten gegenseitigen Abstand haben. Die beiden Adern des Aderpaars laufen ausgehend von dem ummantelten Kabelabschnitt in Richtung auf den Steckverbinder in einem Zwischenabschnitt auseinander, bis sie in einen Führungsabschnitt des Steckverbinders einlaufen, in dem sie einen zweiten gegenseitigen Abstand haben, der größer ist als der erste gegenseitige Abstand.The DE 202015000753 U1 shows a connector arrangement with a sleeve part. A wire pair for the transmission of a differential signal runs in a cable, the wires of the wire pair being at a first mutual distance inside the cable. The two wires of the wire pair diverge starting from the sheathed cable section in the direction of the connector in an intermediate section until they run into a guide section of the connector in which they have a second mutual distance which is greater than the first mutual distance.

Aufgrund der Abstandsänderung zwischen den Adern ändert sich deren differenzielle Impedanz, wodurch es zu einer Störstelle kommen kann.Due to the change in distance between the wires, their differential impedance changes, which can lead to an interference point.

Die DE 20 2015 000 751 U1 wird als nächstliegender Stand der Tecknik angesehen und zeigt eine Steckverbinderanordnung mit einem Steckverbinder und einem an den Steckverbinder angeschlossenem Kabel, welche jeweils wenigstens ein Leiterpaar mit einem ersten und zweiten Leiter zur Übertragung eines differenziellen Signals aufweisen, wobei das Kabel einen ersten Abschnitt aufweist und der Steckverbinder einen zweiten Abschnitt aufweist, in dem das Leiterpaar Steckkontakte aufweist, wobei an einem steckverbinderseitigen Ende des ersten Abschnittes das Kabel an dem Steckverbinder befestigt ist und die Leiter des Leiterpaares des Kabels an den Leitern des Steckverbinders an einem kabelseitigen Ende des zweiten Abschnittes befestigt sind, wobei zwischen dem ersten Abschnitt und dem zweiten Abschnitt ein Zwischenabschnitt ausgebildet ist, wobei das Leiterpaar in dem Zwischenabschnitt und, insbesondere in dem ersten Abschnitt und/oder in dem zweiten Abschnitt, von einem Außenleiter umgeben ist, und wobei der Außenleiter in zumindest einem Teil des Zwischenabschnitts eine Verformung aufweist, die einen Abstand zwischen dem Außenleiter und den Leitern und/oder einen Abstand zwischen den Leitern in einem Bereich der Verformung verringert, wobei der Abstand zwischen dem Außenleiter und den Leitern in einem Bereich der Verformung null ist und wobei der Abstand zwischen den Leitern in einem Bereich der Verformung null ist.The DE 20 2015 000 751 U1 is regarded as the closest prior art and shows a connector arrangement with a connector and a cable connected to the connector, each of which has at least one pair of conductors with a first and second conductor for transmitting a differential signal, the cable having a having first section and the connector has a second section in which the pair of conductors has plug contacts, the cable being attached to the connector at a connector-side end of the first section and the conductors of the pair of conductors of the cable to the conductors of the connector at a cable-side end of the second section are attached, wherein an intermediate section is formed between the first section and the second section, wherein the pair of conductors in the intermediate section and, in particular in the first section and / or in the second section, is surrounded by an outer conductor, and wherein the outer conductor has a deformation in at least a part of the intermediate section which reduces a distance between the outer conductor and the conductors and / or a distance between the conductors in a region of the deformation, the distance between the outer conductor and the conductors being zero in a region of the deformation and wove i the distance between the conductors in an area of deformation is zero.

Verformungen an Steckverbindern rufen oft elektrische Störstellen hervor.Dies ist ein Zustand, den es zu verbessern gilt.Deformations in connectors often create electrical imperfections, and this is a condition that needs to be improved.

Die DE 10 2006 044479 A1 zeigt eine Steckverbinderanordnung.The DE 10 2006 044479 A1 shows a connector arrangement.

Die EP 3 232 447 A1 zeigt eine Steckverbinderanordnung.The EP 3 232 447 A1 shows a connector arrangement.

Die EP 2 169 770 A2 zeigt eine Steckverbinderanordnung.The EP 2 169 770 A2 shows a connector arrangement.

Die EP 3 273 542 A1 zeigt eine Steckverbinderanordnung.The EP 3 273 542 A1 shows a connector arrangement.

Die WO 2017/144070 A1 zeigt eine Steckverbinderanordnung.The WO 2017/144070 A1 shows a connector arrangement.

ZUSAMMENFASSUNG DER ERFINDUNGSUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Vor diesem Hintergrund liegt der vorliegenden Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Steckverbinderanordnung zur Übertragung von differenziellen Signalen mit einer verbesserten Übertragungscharakteristik anzugeben.Against this background, the present invention is based on the object of specifying a connector arrangement for the transmission of differential signals with improved transmission characteristics.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe durch eine Steckverbinderanordnung mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 1 sowie durch ein Herstellungsverfahren mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 9 gelöst.According to the invention, this object is achieved by a connector arrangement with the features of claim 1 and by a manufacturing method with the features of claim 9.

Die der vorliegenden Erfindung zugrundeliegende Idee besteht darin, eine Steckverbinderanordnung durch eine Verformung des Außenleiters hinsichtlich verschiedener Eigenschaften zu verbessern. Beispielsweise lassen sich elektrische Eigenschaften wie die Impedanz oder die EMV-Verträglichkeit durch eine Verformung günstig beeinflussen. Ferner lässt sich auch der Bauraum reduzieren oder verändern bzw. die Haltekräfte eines Leiterpaares in der Steckverbinderanordnung verbessern.The idea on which the present invention is based is to improve a connector arrangement with regard to various properties by deforming the outer conductor. For example, electrical properties such as impedance or EMC compatibility can be favorably influenced by deformation. Furthermore, the installation space can also be reduced or changed or the holding forces of a pair of conductors in the connector arrangement can be improved.

Erfindungsgemäß ist die Verformung derart ausgebildet, dass der Abstand zwischen dem Außenleiter und den Leitern des Leiterpaares in einem Bereich der Verformung verschwindet. In diesem Fall spricht man von einem Überdrücken des Außenleiters durch die Verformung, sofern die Verformung durch Quetschen gebildet wurde.According to the invention, the deformation is designed such that the distance between the outer conductor and the conductors of the conductor pair disappears in a region of the deformation. In this case, one speaks of an overpressure of the outer conductor due to the deformation, provided that the deformation was formed by squeezing.

Somit lassen sich beispielsweise auch die Haltekräfte eines Steckverbinders erhöhen.Thus, for example, the holding forces of a connector can also be increased.

Diesbezüglich ist vorgesehen, dass ein kleinster Innendurchmesser des Außenleiters im Bereich der Verformung geringer oder gleich ist als ein Durchmesser eines Leiters in einem nicht verformten Bereich, wenn die Verformung an einer Ober- oder Unterseite des Außenleiters ausgebildet ist.In this regard, it is provided that a smallest inner diameter of the outer conductor in the area of the deformation is less than or equal to a diameter of a conductor in a non-deformed area when the deformation is formed on an upper or lower side of the outer conductor.

Zusätzlich ist vorgesehen, dass ein größter Innendurchmesser des Außenleiters im Bereich der Verformung geringer ist als das Zweifache eines Leiters in einem nicht verformten Bereich, wenn die Verformung an einer Seitenfläche des Außenleiters ausgebildet ist.In addition, it is provided that a largest inner diameter of the outer conductor in the area of the deformation is less than twice that of a conductor in a non-deformed area when the deformation is formed on a side surface of the outer conductor.

Dementsprechend wird auch von einem Überdrücken des Außenleiters gesprochen. Auf diese Weise lässt sich eine hochohmige Impedanz, bezogen auf die Bezugsimpedanz, außerhalb der Verformung durch eine niederohmige Impedanz, bezogen auf die Bezugsimpedanz, im Bereich der Verformung überkompensieren.Correspondingly, there is also talk of overpressing the outer conductor. In this way, a high-resistance impedance, based on the reference impedance, outside the deformation can be overcompensated for by a low-resistance impedance, based on the reference impedance, in the area of the deformation.

Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen ergeben sich aus den weiteren Unteransprüchen sowie aus der Beschreibung unter Bezugnahme auf die Figuren der Zeichnung.Advantageous refinements and developments emerge from the further subclaims and from the description with reference to the figures of the drawing.

Dabei ermöglicht die Verformung, die Impedanz der Steckverbinderanordnung einzustellen. Die Impedanz lässt sich einstellen, indem der Abstand zwischen dem Außenleiter und den Leitern des Leiterpaares oder der Abstand zwischen den Leitern des Leiterpaares verändert wird.The deformation makes it possible to adjust the impedance of the connector arrangement. The impedance can be adjusted by changing the distance between the outer conductor and the conductors of the conductor pair or the distance between the conductors of the conductor pair.

Dementsprechend kann vorgesehen sein, dass eine Störstelle der Impedanz in dem Zwischenabschnitt in der Steckverbinderanordnung verhindert wird. In diesem Fall entspricht eine Impedanz in dem Zwischenabschnitt der Bezugsimpedanz des Steckverbinders. Die Bezugsimpedanz beträgt häufig 100 Ohm.Accordingly, it can be provided that an interference point in the impedance in the intermediate section in the connector arrangement is prevented. In this case, an impedance in the intermediate portion corresponds to the reference impedance of the connector. The reference impedance is often 100 ohms.

Alternativ ist es zweckmäßig, dass die Verformung eine hochohmige Impedanz vor und/oder nach der Verformung durch eine niederohmige Impedanz im Bereich der Verformung kompensiert. Eine hochohmige Impedanz ist größer als die Bezugsimpedanz. Eine niederohmige Impedanz ist kleiner als die Bezugsimpedanz.Alternatively, it is expedient for the deformation to compensate for a high-resistance impedance before and / or after the deformation by a low-resistance impedance in the area of the deformation. A high impedance is greater than the reference impedance. A low impedance is smaller than the reference impedance.

Die Impedanz wird als komplexwertige Funktion der Frequenz angegeben. Sie beinhaltet das Verhältnis der Amplituden von sinusförmiger Wechselspannung zu sinusförmigem Wechselstrom sowie die Verschiebung der Phasenwinkel zwischen diesen beiden Größen.The impedance is given as a complex-valued function of the frequency. It contains the ratio of the amplitudes of sinusoidal alternating voltage to sinusoidal alternating current as well as the shift of the phase angle between these two quantities.

Dementsprechend kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Verformung einen Impedanzwert der Steckverbinderanordnung zunächst überkompensiert, wodurch sich die hochohmige Impedanz vor und/oder nach der Verformung und die niederohmige Impedanz im Bereich der Verformung zumindest teilweise gegenseitig aufheben.Accordingly, it can be provided that the deformation initially overcompensates an impedance value of the connector arrangement, whereby the high-resistance impedance before and / or after the deformation and the low-resistance impedance in the area of the deformation at least partially cancel each other out.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist die Verformung durch Magnetumformen, Quetschen, Kräuseln und/oder Falten ausgebildet. Besonders das Quetschen ist eine besonders einfache anwendbare Art der Verformung.According to a preferred development of the invention, the deformation is formed by magnet deformation, squeezing, crimping and / or folding. Squeezing in particular is a particularly simple type of deformation that can be used.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der Erfindung weist der Außenleiter in einem Bereich außerhalb der Verformung einen Längsspalt auf. Der Längsspalt entsteht durch umwickeln der Steckverbinderanordnung mit einem Außenleiter, wenn die gegenüberliegenden Längskanten des Außenleiters nicht miteinander verbunden werden.According to a preferred development of the invention, the outer conductor has a longitudinal gap in an area outside the deformation. The longitudinal gap is created by wrapping an outer conductor around the connector arrangement, if the opposite longitudinal edges of the outer conductor are not connected to one another.

Auf diese Weise lassen sich die Herstellungskosten eines Steckverbinders reduzieren.In this way, the manufacturing costs of a connector can be reduced.

Dabei ist es insbesondere zweckmäßig, wenn der Längsspalt durch die Verformung vollständig geschlossen ist, so dass der Außenleiter keinen Längsspalt mehr aufweist. Dies wird ermöglicht, indem der Außenleiter nach der Verformung einen geringeren Umfang als vor der Verformung aufweist. Somit lassen sich die elektrischen Eigenschaften, insbesondere EMV-Eigenschaften, einer Steckverbinderanordnung verbessern.It is particularly useful if the longitudinal gap is completely closed by the deformation, so that the outer conductor no longer has a longitudinal gap. This is made possible by the fact that the outer conductor has a smaller circumference after the deformation than before the deformation. The electrical properties, in particular EMC properties, of a connector arrangement can thus be improved.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der Erfindung weist die Steckverbinderanordnung in einem Bereich außerhalb der Verformung einen Crimp auf. Dementsprechend ist die Verformung der Steckverbinderanordnung, wie sie vorstehend beschrieben wurde, eher nicht als Verbindungstechnik zwischen Leitern eines Kabels und Steckkontakten vorgesehen. Dementsprechend ist es vorteilhaft, ein gesondertes Verbindungsmittel zwischen elektrischen Leitern eines Kabels und Stecckontakten vorzusehen.According to a preferred development of the invention, the connector arrangement has a crimp in an area outside the deformation. Accordingly, the deformation of the connector arrangement, as described above, is rather not intended as a connection technology between conductors of a cable and plug contacts. Accordingly, it is advantageous to provide a separate connecting means between electrical conductors of a cable and plug contacts.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist die Verformung an einer Oberseite, an einer gegenüberliegenden Unterseite und/oder an einer Seitenfläche zwischen der Oberseite und der Unterseite des Außenleiters ausgebildet.According to a preferred development of the invention, the deformation is formed on an upper side, on an opposite lower side and / or on a side surface between the upper side and the lower side of the outer conductor.

Eine Oberseite, eine Unterseite und Seitenflächen sind in dieser Patentanmeldung in den Zeichnungen sowie der zugehörigen Beschreibung definiert.A top, a bottom and side surfaces are defined in this patent application in the drawings and the associated description.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist die Verformung als Sicke ausgebildet. Sicken lassen sich mittels vielfältiger Werkzeuge besonders einfach herstellen, beispielsweise indem mittels eines spitzen Gegenstands auf den Bereich der Verformung geschlagen wird.According to a preferred development of the invention, the deformation is designed as a bead. Corrugations can be produced particularly easily using a variety of tools, for example by striking the area of the deformation with a pointed object.

Alternativ oder zusätzlich dazu kann die Verformung auch eine ebene Verformung sein. Ebene Verformungen lassen sich Beispiels mittels Zangen mit geeigneten Backen oder mittels Magnetumformung ausbilden.As an alternative or in addition to this, the deformation can also be a plane deformation. Flat deformations can be formed, for example, using pliers with suitable jaws or using magnetic forming.

Die obigen Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen lassen sich, sofern sinnvoll, beliebig miteinander kombinieren.The above configurations and developments can be combined with one another as desired, provided that it makes sense.

INHALTSANGABE DER ZEICHNUNGCONTENTS OF THE DRAWING

Die vorliegende Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand der in den schematischen Figuren der Zeichnung angegebenen Ausführungsbeispiele näher erläutert. Es zeigen dabei:

Fig. 1A
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The present invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the exemplary embodiments specified in the schematic figures of the drawing. It shows:
Figure 1A
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Figure 1B
a longitudinal sectional view of an embodiment of the invention;
Figure 1C
a longitudinal sectional view of an embodiment of the invention;
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a longitudinal sectional view of an embodiment of the invention;
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a longitudinal sectional view of an embodiment of the invention;

Die beiliegenden Figuren der Zeichnung sollen ein weiteres Verständnis der Ausführungsformen der Erfindung vermitteln. Sie veranschaulichen Ausführungsformen und dienen im Zusammenhang mit der Beschreibung der Erklärung von Prinzipien und Konzepten der Erfindung. Andere Ausführungsformen und viele der genannten Vorteile ergeben sich im Hinblick auf die Zeichnungen. Die Elemente der Zeichnungen sind nicht notwendigerweise maßstabsgetreu zueinander gezeigt.The accompanying figures of the drawing are intended to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of the invention. They illustrate embodiments and, in conjunction with the description, serve to explain principles and concepts of the invention. Other embodiments and many of the advantages mentioned arise with regard to the drawings. The elements of the drawings are not necessarily shown to scale with one another.

In den Figuren der Zeichnung sind gleiche, funktionsgleiche und gleich wirkende Elemente, Merkmale und Komponenten - sofern nichts anderes ausgeführt ist - jeweils mit denselben Bezugszeichen versehen.In the figures of the drawing, identical, functionally identical and identically acting elements, features and components - unless stated otherwise - are each provided with the same reference symbols.

Im Folgenden werden die Figuren zusammenhängend und übergreifend beschrieben.The figures are described in a coherent and comprehensive manner below.

BESCHREIBUNG VON AUSFÜHRUNGSBEISPIELENDESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS

Die Figuren 1A, 1B, 1C und 1D zeigen jeweils eine schematische Schnittsicht einer Steckverbinderanordnung 10. Die Steckverbinderanordnung 10 umfasst einen Steckverbinder 12 und ein an den Steckverbinder 12 angeschlossenes Kabel 14. Sowohl das Kabel 14 als auch der Steckverbinder 12 weisen jeweils wenigstens ein Leiterpaar 16 zur Übertragung eines differenziellen Signals auf. Das Leiterpaar 16 kann in dem Steckverbinder als Steckkontaktpaar ausgebildet sein. In dem Kabel kann das Leiterpaar als Aderpaar ausgebildet sein.The Figures 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D each show a schematic sectional view of a plug connector arrangement 10. The plug connector arrangement 10 comprises a plug connector 12 and a cable 14 connected to the plug connector 12. Both the cable 14 and the plug connector 12 each have at least one conductor pair 16 for transmitting a differential signal. The conductor pair 16 can be designed as a plug contact pair in the connector. In the cable, the pair of conductors can be designed as a pair of wires.

Die Steckverbinderanordnung 10 weist in dem Kabel einen ersten Abschnitt 18 auf. Ferner weist die Steckverbinderanordnung 10 steckverbinderseitig einen zweiten Abschnitt 20 auf. Zwischen dem ersten Abschnitt 18 und dem zweiten Abschnitt 20 ist ein Zwischenabschnitt 22 ausgebildet. In diesem Zwischenabschnitt 22 vergrößert sich der Abstand der Leiter des Leiterpaares 16 von dem geringeren Abstand der Adern in dem ersten Abschnitt 18 auf den größeren Abstand der Steckkontakte in dem zweiten Abschnitt 20.The connector assembly 10 has a first section 18 in the cable. Furthermore, the connector arrangement 10 has a second section 20 on the connector side. An intermediate section 22 is formed between the first section 18 and the second section 20. In this intermediate section 22, the distance between the conductors of the conductor pair 16 increases from the smaller distance between the wires in the first section 18 to the greater distance between the plug contacts in the second section 20.

Die Steckverbinderanordnung 10 weist sowohl in dem ersten Abschnitt 18 als auch in dem zweiten Abschnitt 20 und in dem Zwischenabschnitt 22 einen Außenleiter 24 auf.The connector arrangement 10 has an outer conductor 24 both in the first section 18 and in the second section 20 and in the intermediate section 22.

In dem Zwischenabschnitt 22 ist der Abstand der Leiter des Leiterpaares 16 mit W gekennzeichnet. In dem Zwischenabschnitt 22 ist der Abstand des Außenleiters 24 zu den Leitern des Leiterpaares 16 mit V gekennzeichnet.In the intermediate section 22, the distance between the conductors of the conductor pair 16 is marked with W. In the intermediate section 22, the distance between the outer conductor 24 and the conductors of the conductor pair 16 is marked with V.

Die Figur 1A zeigt einen Steckverbinder 10, bevor der Außenleiter 24 in dem Bereich des Zwischenabschnittes 22 verformt wurde.The Figure 1A shows a connector 10 before the outer conductor 24 was deformed in the area of the intermediate section 22.

Die Figur 1B zeigt eine Steckverbinderanordnung 10 mit einem verformten Außenleiter 24. Die Steckverbinderanordnung 10 gemäß Figur 1B weist dementsprechend in dem Zwischenabschnitt 22 eine Verformung 26 auf, die den Abstand der Leiter des Leiterpaares 16 zu dem Außenleiter 24 verringert. Die Verformung 26 ist als ebene Verformung ausgebildet.The Figure 1B shows a connector arrangement 10 with a deformed outer conductor 24. The connector arrangement 10 according to FIG Figure 1B accordingly has a deformation 26 in the intermediate section 22 which reduces the distance between the conductors of the conductor pair 16 and the outer conductor 24. The deformation 26 is designed as a planar deformation.

Die Steckverbinderanordnung 10 gemäß Figur 1C weist in dem Zwischenabschnitt 22 eine Verformung 26 des Außenleiters 24 auf. Die Verformung 26 ist in Figur 1C als relativ flache Sicke ausgebildet und verringert den Abstand zwischen dem Außenleiter 24 und dem Leiterpaar 16. Ferner verringert die Verformung 26 in Figur 1C auch den Abstand der Leiter des Leiterpaares 16 zueinander.The connector arrangement 10 according to Figure 1C has a deformation 26 of the outer conductor 24 in the intermediate section 22. The deformation 26 is in Figure 1C designed as a relatively flat bead and reduces the distance between the outer conductor 24 and the pair of conductors 16. Furthermore, the deformation 26 in FIG Figure 1C also the distance between the conductors of the conductor pair 16 to one another.

Die Steckverbinderanordnung gemäß Figur 1D weist eine Verformung 26 des Außenleiters 24 in dem Zwischenabschnitt 22 auf. Die Verformung 26 ist als Sicke ausgebildet. Diese Sicke in Figur 1D ist überdrückt, indem die Sicke derart geformt ist, dass sich der Außenleiter 24 und die Leiter des Leiterpaares 16 teilweise überlappen.The connector arrangement according to Figure 1D has a deformation 26 of the outer conductor 24 in the intermediate section 22. The deformation 26 is designed as a bead. This bead in Figure 1D is overpressed by shaping the bead in this way is that the outer conductor 24 and the conductors of the pair of conductors 16 partially overlap.

Figur 2 zeigt eine schematische Schnittsicht einer Steckverbinderanordnung 10 gemäß einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung. Figur 2 zeigt eine weitere Verformung 26, welche eben ausgebildet ist. Figure 2 shows a schematic sectional view of a connector arrangement 10 according to an embodiment of the invention. Figure 2 shows a further deformation 26, which is flat.

Die Figuren 3A bis 3J zeigen jeweils eine Querschnittsicht einer Steckverbinderanordnung 10. Die Figur 3A zeigt eine Querschnittsicht einer Steckverbinderanordnung 10 in einem Bereich außerhalb der Verformung. Dementsprechend ist in der Figur 3A keine Verformung des Außenleiters 24 zu erkennen. Der Außenleiter 24 weist eine Oberseite 30, eine gegenüberliegende Unterseite 32 und zwei Seitenflächen 34, die jeweils zwischen der Oberseite 30 und der Unterseite 32 ausgebildet sind, auf. Bei Steckverbinderanordnungen mit verschiedenen Seitenlängen bilden in dieser Patentanmeldung die langen Seiten jeweils die Unterseite 32 bzw. die Oberseite 30. Die kurzen Seiten 34 bilden die Seitenflächen.The Figures 3A to 3J each show a cross-sectional view of a connector assembly 10 Figure 3A shows a cross-sectional view of a connector assembly 10 in an area outside the deformation. Accordingly, in the Figure 3A no deformation of the outer conductor 24 can be seen. The outer conductor 24 has an upper side 30, an opposite lower side 32 and two side surfaces 34, which are each formed between the upper side 30 and the lower side 32. In connector arrangements with different side lengths in this patent application the long sides each form the lower side 32 and the upper side 30. The short sides 34 form the side surfaces.

Die Figuren 3B bis 3J zeigen jeweils eine Querschnittsicht einer Steckverbinderanordnung 10 in einem Bereich einer Verformung 26.The Figures 3B to 3J each show a cross-sectional view of a connector arrangement 10 in a region of a deformation 26.

In der Figur 3B ist die Verformung 26 als Sicke 36 auf einer Unterseite 32 des Außenleiters 24 ausgebildet. In Figur 3B verringert die Sicke 36 den Abstand V des Außenleiters 24 zu den Leitern des Leiterpaares 16.In the Figure 3B the deformation 26 is formed as a bead 36 on an underside 32 of the outer conductor 24. In Figure 3B The bead 36 reduces the distance V between the outer conductor 24 and the conductors of the conductor pair 16.

In Figur 3C ist eine Verformung auf der Oberseite 30 sowie auf der Unterseite 32 der Steckverbinderanordnung 10 dargestellt. Die Verformungen auf der Oberseite 30 und auf der Unterseite 32 sind jeweils als Sicke 36 ausgebildet und verringern in diesem Bereich den Abstand V zwischen den Leitern des Leiterpaares 16 und dem Außenleiter 24.In Figure 3C a deformation on the top 30 and on the bottom 32 of the connector arrangement 10 is shown. The deformations on the top 30 and on the Underside 32 are each formed as a bead 36 and in this area reduce the distance V between the conductors of the conductor pair 16 and the outer conductor 24.

In Figur 3D ist der Außenleiter 24 derart verformt, dass dieser zu dem Isolierteil 101 weitgehend konturfolgend ist. Dementsprechend ist der Abstand zwischen dem Außenleiter 24 und den Leitern des Leiterpaares 16 verringert. Eine derartige Verformung lässt sich beispielsweise mittels Magnetumformung herstellen. Dementsprechend verändert die Verformung aus Figur 3D den Abstand V des Außenleiters 24 zu den Leitern des Leiterpaares 16 sowie den Abstand W der Leiter des Leiterpaares 16 zueinander.In Figure 3D the outer conductor 24 is deformed in such a way that it largely follows the contour of the insulating part 101. The distance between the outer conductor 24 and the conductors of the conductor pair 16 is correspondingly reduced. Such a deformation can be produced, for example, by means of magnetic deformation. The deformation changes accordingly Figure 3D the distance V of the outer conductor 24 to the conductors of the conductor pair 16 and the distance W of the conductors of the conductor pair 16 to one another.

Figur 3E zeigt eine ebene Verformung 38 des Außenleiters 24 auf dessen Oberseite 30. Figure 3E shows a planar deformation 38 of the outer conductor 24 on its upper side 30.

Figur 3F zeigt einen Außenleiter mit jeweils einer ebenen Verformung 38 auf der Oberseite 30 des Außenleiters 24 sowie auf dessen Unterseite 32. Figure 3F FIG. 8 shows an outer conductor each with a planar deformation 38 on the upper side 30 of the outer conductor 24 as well as on its underside 32.

Figur 3G zeigt eine Verformung des Außenleiters 24 an dessen Seitenflächen 34. Dementsprechend verändert die Verformung 34 den Abstand W der Leiter des Leiterpaares 16 sowie den Abstand V des Außenleiters 24 zu den Leitern des Leiterpaares 16. Figure 3G shows a deformation of the outer conductor 24 on its side surfaces 34. The deformation 34 accordingly changes the distance W between the conductors of the conductor pair 16 and the distance V of the outer conductor 24 to the conductors of the conductor pair 16.

Die Figuren 3A bis 3G zeigen jeweils einen ovalen Außenleiter. Es versteht sich jedoch, dass sich die Möglichkeiten der Verformung eines Außenleiters 24 gemäß den Figuren 3B bis 3G auch auf andere Außenleiterformen beziehen.The Figures 3A to 3G each show an oval outer conductor. It goes without saying, however, that the possibilities of deforming an outer conductor 24 according to FIGS Figures 3B to 3G also refer to other outer conductor shapes.

Exemplarisch sind weitere Außenleiterformen in den Figuren 3H - 3J dargestellt. Die Figuren 3H - 3J zeigen jeweils eine Querschnittsicht A einer Steckverbinderanordnung 10 in einem nicht verformten Bereich sowie eine Querschnittsicht B einer Steckverbinderanordnung 10 in einem verformten Bereich.Other outer conductor shapes are exemplified in the Figures 3H-3J shown. The Figures 3H-3J each show a cross-sectional view A of a connector arrangement 10 in a non-deformed area and a cross-sectional view B of a connector arrangement 10 in a deformed area.

Die Figur 3H zeigt in der Querschnittsicht A einen runden Außenleiter 24 in einem nicht verformten Bereich. In der Querschnittsicht B der Figur 3H ist die Steckverbinderanordnung 10 in einem verformten Bereich dargestellt. Die Verformung ist als seitliche Verformung ausgebildet und verringert den Abstand W der Leiter des Leiterpaares 16 zueinander sowie den Abstand V der Leiter des Leiterpaares 16 zu dem Außenleiter 24.The Figure 3H shows in cross-sectional view A a round outer conductor 24 in a non-deformed area. In the cross-sectional view B of the Figure 3H the connector assembly 10 is shown in a deformed area. The deformation is designed as a lateral deformation and reduces the distance W between the conductors of the conductor pair 16 and the distance V between the conductors of the conductor pair 16 and the outer conductor 24.

In der Querschnittsicht A der Figur 3I ist eine Steckverbinderanordnung 10 mit einem runden Außenleiter 24 dargestellt. In der Querschnittsicht B der Figur 3I ist der Außenleiter 24 zu einer ovalen Form verformt. Dementsprechend ändert die Verformung 26 der Figur 3I den Abstand V des Außenleiters 24 zu den Leitern des Leiterpaares 16.In the cross-sectional view A of the Figure 3I a connector arrangement 10 with a round outer conductor 24 is shown. In the cross-sectional view B of the Figure 3I the outer conductor 24 is deformed into an oval shape. The deformation 26 changes accordingly Figure 3I the distance V between the outer conductor 24 and the conductors of the conductor pair 16.

Die Figur 3J zeigt in der Querschnittsicht A eine Steckverbinderanordnung 10 mit einem quadratischen Außenleiter 24. Die Querschnittsicht B der Figur 3J weist jeweils eine Verformung 38 an der Oberseite 30 sowie an der Unterseite 38 des Außenleiters 24 auf.The Figure 3J shows a connector arrangement 10 with a square outer conductor 24 in cross-sectional view A Figure 3J has a deformation 38 on the top side 30 and on the bottom side 38 of the outer conductor 24.

Die Figur 4A zeigt eine Steckverbinderanordnung 10 in einer Querschnittsicht in einem nicht verformten Bereich bzw. vor dem Verformen. Die Steckverbinderanordnung 10 in Figur 4A weist einen Außenleiter 24 auf, welcher um das Isolierteil 101 der Steckverbinderanordnung 10 gewickelt ist. Dementsprechend weist der Außenleiter 24 in Figur 4A zwei gegenüberliegende Längskanten 103 und 104 auf. Zwischen den gegenüberliegenden Längskanten 103 und 104 befindet sich ein Längsspalt 26.The Figure 4A shows a connector arrangement 10 in a cross-sectional view in a non-deformed area or before the deformation. The connector assembly 10 in Figure 4A has an outer conductor 24 which is wound around the insulating part 101 of the plug connector arrangement 10. Accordingly the outer conductor 24 points in Figure 4A two opposite longitudinal edges 103 and 104. A longitudinal gap 26 is located between the opposite longitudinal edges 103 and 104.

Die Figuren 4B und 4C zeigen eine Steckverbinderanordnung 10 in einer Querschnittsicht in einem Bereich der Verformung, nachdem der Längsspalt 28 gemäß Figur 4A durch eine Verformung 26 geschlossen wurde.The Figures 4B and 4C show a connector arrangement 10 in a cross-sectional view in a region of the deformation after the longitudinal gap 28 according to FIG Figure 4A was closed by a deformation 26.

In den Figuren 4B und 4C wurde der Längsspalt 28 jeweils geschlossen, indem der Abstand V zwischen den Leitern des Leiterpaares 16 und dem Außenleiter 24 jeweils verringert wurde.In the Figures 4B and 4C the longitudinal gap 28 was closed in each case by reducing the distance V between the conductors of the conductor pair 16 and the outer conductor 24.

In Figur 4B ist die Verformung als ebene Verformung 38 ausgebildet.In Figure 4B the deformation is designed as a planar deformation 38.

In Figur 4C ist die Verformung als Sicke 36 ausgebildet.In Figure 4C the deformation is designed as a bead 36.

In beiden Figuren 4B und 4C wurde der Außenleiter 24 so weit verformt, bis dessen gegenüberliegende Kanten 103 und 104 sich jeweils überlappen bzw. berühren. Es kann vorgesehen sein, die gegenüberliegenden Kanten 103 und 104 mit einer Verbindungstechnik aneinander zu befestigen, beispielsweise mittels einer Fügetechnik, insbesondere Verschweißen.In both Figures 4B and 4C the outer conductor 24 was deformed until its opposite edges 103 and 104 overlap or touch each other. Provision can be made for the opposing edges 103 and 104 to be fastened to one another with a connection technique, for example by means of a joining technique, in particular welding.

Figur 5 zeigt in der Ansicht A eine weitere schematische Darstellung des Außenleiters 24 einer Steckverbinderanordnung vor einer Verformung sowie in der Ansicht B nach dem ein Längsspalt 28 mittels einer Verformung geschlossen wurde. Figure 5 shows in view A a further schematic representation of the outer conductor 24 of a connector arrangement before a deformation and in view B after a longitudinal gap 28 has been closed by means of a deformation.

In der Ansicht A der Figur 5 ist ersichtlich, dass in dem Zwischenabschnitt 22 ein Längsspalt 28 zwischen gegenüberliegenden Längskanten 103 und 104 des Außenleiters 24 gebildet ist. Der Längsspalt 28 erstreckt sich ausschließlich über den Zwischenabschnitt 22.In view A of the Figure 5 it can be seen that in the intermediate section 22 a longitudinal gap 28 is formed between opposite longitudinal edges 103 and 104 of the outer conductor 24. The longitudinal gap 28 extends exclusively over the intermediate section 22.

Ansicht B der Figur 5 zeigt den Außenleiter 24, wobei der Außenleiter 24 im Zwischenabschnitt 22 derart verformt ist, dass sich der Spalt 28 zwischen den gegenüberliegenden Längskanten 103 und 104 des Außenleiters 24 überlappen.View B the Figure 5 shows the outer conductor 24, the outer conductor 24 being deformed in the intermediate section 22 in such a way that the gap 28 between the opposite longitudinal edges 103 and 104 of the outer conductor 24 overlap.

BezugszeichenlisteList of reference symbols

1010
SteckverbinderanordnungConnector arrangement
1212th
SteckverbinderConnectors
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Kabelelectric wire
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LeiterpaarPair of conductors
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erster Abschnittfirst section
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zweiter Abschnittsecond part
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ZwischenabschnittIntermediate section
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AußenleiterOuter conductor
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Verformungdeformation
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LängsspaltLongitudinal gap
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OberseiteTop
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Unterseitebottom
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SeitenflächeSide face
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SickeBead
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Verformungdeformation
103 und 104103 and 104
gegenüberliegenden Längskanten / Kantenopposite longitudinal edges / edges
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Abstand zwischen dem Außenleiter und den LeiternDistance between the outer conductor and the conductors
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Claims (9)

  1. A plug connector assembly (10) having a plug connector (12) and a cable (14) connected to the plug connector (12), which in each case have at least one pair of conductors (16) with a first and second conductor for transmitting a differential signal, wherein the cable (14) has a first section (18) and the plug connector (12) has a second section (20), in which the pair of conductors (16) has plug contacts,
    wherein the cable (14) is fastened to the plug connector (12) on a plug connector-side end of the first section and the conductors of the pair of conductors of the cable (14) are fastened to the conductors of the plug connector (12) on a cable-side end of the second section,
    wherein between the first section (18) and the second section (20) an intermediate section (22) is formed,
    wherein the pair of conductors (16) is surrounded in the intermediate section (22) by an outer conductor (24), and
    wherein in at least one part of the intermediate section the outer conductor (24) has a deformation (26), which reduces a distance (V) between the outer conductor (24) and the conductors and/or a distance (W) between the conductors in a region of the deformation (26),
    wherein the distance between the outer conductor (24) and the conductors in a region of the deformation (26) is zero, wherein the distance between the conductors in a region of the deformation (26) is zero,
    characterized in that a smallest diameter of the outer conductor in the region of the deformation (26) is less than a diameter of a conductor in a non-deformed region and/or that a largest diameter of the outer conductor in the region of the deformation (26) is less than twice that of a conductor in a non-deformed region.
  2. The plug connector assembly (10) according to claim 1, wherein the deformation (26) is formed by magnetic forming, squeezing, crimping and/or folding.
  3. The plug connector assembly (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the outer conductor (24) as a longitudinal gap (28) in a region outside the deformation (26).
  4. The plug connector assembly (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a longitudinal gap (28) in the region of the deformation (26) is closed by the deformation.
  5. The plug connector assembly (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, which has a crimp in a region outside of the deformation (26).
  6. The plug connector assembly (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the deformation (26) is formed on an upper side (30) and/or on an opposite underside (32) and/or on a side surface (34) between the upper side (30) and underside (32) of the outer conductor.
  7. The plug connector assembly (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the deformation (26) is designed as a bead (36).
  8. The plug connector assembly (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the deformation (26) is a planar deformation (38).
  9. A production method for a plug connector assembly (10) having the following steps:
    - Provision of a plug connector assembly (10) having a plug connector (12) and a cable (14) connected to the plug connector (12), which in each case have at least one pair of conductors (16) for transmitting a differential signal, wherein the cable (14) has a first section (18) and the plug connector (12) has a second section (20), in which the pair of conductors (16) has plug contacts, wherein the cable (14) is fastened to the plug connector (12) on a plug connector-side end of the first section and the conductors of the pair of conductors (16) of the cable (14) are fastened to the conductors of the plug connector (12) on a cable-side end of the second section, wherein between the first section (18) and the second section (20) an intermediate section (22) is formed, wherein the pair of conductors (16) is surrounded in the intermediate section (22) by an outer conductor (24);
    deformation of the outer conductor in at least one part of the intermediate section, in such a manner that
    the distance between the outer conductor (24) and the conductors in a region of the deformation (26) is zero,
    the distance between the conductors in a region of the deformation (26) is zero and
    a smallest diameter of the outer conductor in the region of the deformation (26) is less than a diameter of a conductor in a non-deformed region and/or that a largest diameter of the outer conductor in the region of the deformation (26) is less than twice that of a conductor in a non-deformed region.
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