EP3577725B1 - Connecteur enfichable équipé d'un pont de connexion de conducteurs de protection - Google Patents

Connecteur enfichable équipé d'un pont de connexion de conducteurs de protection Download PDF

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EP3577725B1
EP3577725B1 EP18702903.8A EP18702903A EP3577725B1 EP 3577725 B1 EP3577725 B1 EP 3577725B1 EP 18702903 A EP18702903 A EP 18702903A EP 3577725 B1 EP3577725 B1 EP 3577725B1
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Andre Beneke
Thomas Beischer
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Harting Electric Stiftung and Co KG
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/648—Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices, e.g. anti-static shielding  
    • H01R13/655—Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices, e.g. anti-static shielding   with earth brace
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/502—Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
    • H01R13/512—Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by screw or screws
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/516—Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing, hoods
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/53—Bases or cases for heavy duty; Bases or cases for high voltage with means for preventing corona or arcing

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  • the invention is based on a connector according to the preamble of independent claim 1 and the invention is also based on a connector according to the preamble of independent claim 7.
  • Such connectors and mating connectors are used to establish an electrical and mechanical connection between two electrical lines or an electrical line and a device.
  • So-called heavy-duty connectors which are protected against environmental influences by the housing, are required in particular for the transmission of large currents.
  • connector and mating connector can be essentially identical and differ only in the design of their electrical contacts for establishing the electrical connection.
  • the explanations for the connector apply accordingly to the mating connector.
  • the pamphlet WO 2011/069522 A1 discloses a system connector that receives plug-in modules with electrical contacts held therein.
  • the plug-in modules are inserted vertically into an area of a holding frame and then shifted laterally by 90 ° into the holding frame and held.
  • a protective contact plug with a plug insert arranged in a plug jacket is known, in which the protective contact is attached directly to the contact carrier of the plug insert.
  • the pamphlet DE 10 2014 109 351 B3 offers a connector that enables a secure mechanical and electrical connection of connector and mating connector.
  • a connector with a plug insert and a protective conductor bridge is known.
  • the plug insert is held in a connection area which is designed as a screw connection.
  • the pamphlet US 2003/008552 A1 discloses an inexpensive connector for mass production.
  • This connector includes a first connector, a second connector and a connector housing.
  • One side of each of the first and second connectors can be plugged in with a computer peripheral device (e.g. a mouse or a modem).
  • the first connector and the second connector are firmly connected to the connection housing.
  • the connection housing is an injection molded part made of plastic.
  • a plurality of metal plates are installed on the connection box, and two of the metal plates are connected to the connection surface of the connection box.
  • the metal plate on the junction box has a conduction effect so that electrostatic charges can be effectively dissipated from a circuit board to ensure stable data transmission with the computer peripheral devices.
  • German Patent and Trademark Office researched the following prior art in the priority application for the present application: DE 10 2009 055 925 A1 and DE 94 08 909 U1 .
  • the object of the invention is to present a connector that is easy to use.
  • the invention relates to a connector for mechanical and electrical connection with a corresponding mating connector, having a housing and a protective conductor bridge.
  • the housing has at least one connection area for connection to the plug insert, the plug insert being held on the at least one connection area.
  • the connection area and the housing are made in one piece with one another.
  • the protective conductor bridge can be inserted into the housing from above. This makes it possible to mount a plug insert from the plug-in side and from the connection side.
  • the connector and the mating connector can be designed identically.
  • the connector can be provided both as a cable connector for connection to a cable or as a built-on connector for mounting on a device wall.
  • the connector consists of a housing which is used to accommodate a connector insert.
  • the plug insert is provided for making electrical contact with a corresponding plug insert of the mating connector.
  • a protective conductor bridge is provided in the connector, which is used for the electrical connection of the protective conductor (PE contacts) of the plug insert.
  • the protective conductor bridge can be inserted into the housing from above. This offers the advantage that the mechanical stability between the housing and the protective conductor bridge is measurably greater than when the protective conductor bridge is inserted into the side of the housing.
  • connection area is designed to produce a screw connection with the plug insert.
  • connection area is designed in such a way that it connects to the plug insert by means of a screw connection can.
  • the plug insert can thus be securely attached to the housing.
  • the at least one connection area has a through hole. A screw for fastening can be inserted into this through hole of the connection area.
  • the through hole of the connection area has an internal thread. This is located on the inside of the through hole.
  • a screw sleeve is inserted into the housing in the connection area. This screw sleeve is inserted in the connection area so that it cannot rotate. A screw with which the plug insert is attached to the housing can be screwed into the screw sleeve in the connection area.
  • the screw sleeve is made of metal. This ensures a secure, stable fastening and screw connection.
  • the protective conductor bridge has at least one tab with at least one bend.
  • the tab has two bends. The bend is approximately at right angles to the tab. If there is more than one bend, the bends always point in the same direction.
  • the angled portion has a through hole, the through hole being circularly symmetrical to the through hole of the connecting area.
  • the at least one tab of the protective conductor bridge is arranged in a slot in the housing.
  • the tab is perpendicular to the through hole of the connecting area.
  • the bend is parallel to the through hole of the connection area. In this way, the through holes can be aligned with circular symmetry.
  • the protective conductor bridge is expediently made from an electrically conductive material.
  • the protective conductor bridge is made in one piece from metal, preferably from a metal sheet. This is particularly flexible, easy to process and inexpensive to manufacture.
  • the sheet metal can be processed using the punching and bending technique.
  • the housing has at least one latching lug for fixing the protective conductor bridge.
  • the locking lug serves as an additional stabilization and provisional fixation option for the protective conductor bridge, in particular to simplify assembly.
  • a holding frame for receiving a plug insert can be used in the housing.
  • the holding frame is fixed to the housing.
  • the use of a holding frame is advantageous if the housing is a so-called add-on housing.
  • the holding frame is suitable for receiving the protective conductor bridge.
  • it has at least one one-piece connection area. This corresponds in its form and design the connection area of the housing.
  • the connection area of the holding frame is an extension of the connection area of the housing.
  • the holding frame is made of plastic. If a holding frame is used with the housing, it also has corresponding through holes for the connection areas and corresponding slots. As a result, the protective conductor bridge according to the invention can also be used accordingly with a holding frame, if this is necessary.
  • the present invention solves the problem according to the invention by means of a protective conductor bridge which can be easily mounted from above into the housing of a connector.
  • the protective conductor bridge ensures a high level of mechanical stability, particularly with regard to the insertion and removal forces. It also enables simple, quick and inexpensive assembly.
  • the Figure 1 shows a protective conductor bridge 3 according to the invention.
  • the protective conductor bridge 3 is made in one piece. This has a flat, rectangular tab 12. The tab 12 lies in one plane.
  • the bends 14 are shaped approximately square. They are designed perpendicular to the flat sides of the tab 12. Ideally, the bends 14 are made in one piece with the tab 12. The bends 14 are bent by about 90 degrees. Both bends 14 are bent in the same direction. The plane of the bends 14 is arranged perpendicular to the plane of the bracket 12.
  • the bends 14 each have a through hole 13.
  • the center point of the through hole 13 corresponds to the center point of the angled portion 14.
  • the through hole 13 is arranged centered in the angled portion 14.
  • the punching and bending process is used to produce the protective conductor bridge 3 according to the invention from sheet metal.
  • the protective conductor bridge 3 can be inserted into a housing 2. Alternatively, the protective conductor bridge 3 can be inserted into a holding frame 4.
  • the Figure 2 shows a perspective view of a housing 2 of a plug connector 1.
  • the housing 2 is a plastic housing.
  • the housing 2 has four connection areas 9. In the Figure 2 Of the four connection areas, only two connection areas 9 can be seen due to the perspective illustration.
  • the connection area 9 has a through hole which has an internal thread. In this figure, the through hole of the connecting area 9 is formed by the bend 14 and the associated through hole 13 covered.
  • the protective conductor bridge 3 is from the Figure 1 used.
  • the protective conductor bridge 3, more precisely the tab 12 of the protective conductor bridge 3, is arranged in a slot.
  • the tab 12 has the length of the internal dimension of the housing 2.
  • the through hole of the connecting area 9 and the through hole 13 are aligned with circular symmetry and in alignment with one another. As a result, the angled portion 14 and the connecting area 9 are also aligned parallel to one another, while the tab 12 is perpendicular thereto.
  • the Figure 3 shows a perspective view of a holding frame 4. This can be inserted into a housing of a plug connector 1.
  • the holding frame 4 is primarily used in combination with an add-on housing.
  • the holding frame 4 is made of plastic.
  • the holding frame 4 has four connection areas 9. Each of these connection areas 9 has a through hole, each with an internal thread.
  • the protective conductor bridge 3 is from the Figure 1 used.
  • the protective conductor bridge 3, more precisely the tab 12 of the protective conductor bridge 3, is arranged in a slot.
  • the tab 12 has the length of the internal dimension of the housing 2.
  • the through hole of the connecting area 9 and the through hole 13 are aligned with circular symmetry and are aligned with one another. As a result, the angled portion 14 and the connecting area 9 are also aligned parallel to one another, while the tab 12 is perpendicular thereto.

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Claims (9)

  1. Connecteur enfichable (1) destiné à être relié mécaniquement et électriquement à un connecteur enfichable homologue correspondant, comprenant un boîtier (2), un insert enfichable et un pont conducteur de protection (3),
    dans lequel le boîtier (2) comprend au moins une zone de liaison (9) destinée à la liaison avec l'insert enfichable et
    dans lequel l'insert enfichable est retenu sur l'au moins une zone de liaison (9),
    dans lequel la zone de liaison (9) et le boîtier (2) sont réalisés d'une seule pièce,
    dans lequel le pont conducteur de protection (3) peut être inséré dans le boîtier (2), et
    dans lequel le pont conducteur de protection (3) comprend au moins une patte (12) dotée d'au moins un coude (14), dans lequel la patte (12) est réalisée de manière parallélépipédique plane et se situe dans un plan, dans lequel le plan des coudes (14) est disposé perpendiculairement au plan de la patte (12),
    dans lequel les coudes (14) comprennent respectivement un trou traversant (13),
    dans lequel l'au moins une zone de liaison (9) comprend un trou traversant pour réaliser une liaison vissée avec l'insert enfichable, lequel trou traversant possède un filetage intérieur, dans lequel le trou traversant de la zone de liaison (9) et le trou traversant (13) du coude (14) sont orientés suivant une symétrie circulaire et de manière alignée l'un par rapport à l'autre, caractérisé en ce que l'au moins une patte (12) du pont conducteur de protection (3) est disposée dans une fente dans le boîtier (2) et présente la longueur de la dimension intérieure du boîtier (2).
  2. Connecteur enfichable (1) selon la revendication 1,
    caractérisé en ce
    qu'une douille filetée est insérée dans le boîtier (2) dans la zone de liaison (9).
  3. Connecteur enfichable (1) selon la revendication 2,
    caractérisé en ce que
    la douille filetée est fabriquée à partir de métal.
  4. Connecteur enfichable (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes,
    caractérisé en ce que
    le pont conducteur de protection (3) est fabriqué d'un seul tenant à partir d'une tôle métallique.
  5. Connecteur enfichable (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes,
    caractérisé en ce que
    le boîtier (2) comprend au moins un ergot d'encliquetage servant à la fixation du pont conducteur de protection (3) .
  6. Connecteur enfichable (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes,
    caractérisé en ce que
    le boîtier (2) est constitué de matière synthétique.
  7. Connecteur enfichable (1) destiné à être relié mécaniquement et électriquement à un connecteur enfichable homologue correspondant, comprenant
    un boîtier (2), un insert enfichable et un pont conducteur de protection (3),
    dans lequel un cadre de retenue (4) est inséré dans le boîtier (2),
    dans lequel le cadre de retenue (4) comprend au moins une zone de liaison (9) destinée à la liaison avec l'insert enfichable et
    dans lequel l'insert enfichable est retenu sur l'au moins une zone de liaison (9),
    dans lequel la zone de liaison (9) et le cadre de retenue (4) sont réalisés d'une seule pièce,
    dans lequel le pont conducteur de protection (3) peut être inséré dans le cadre de retenue (4),
    dans lequel le pont conducteur de protection (3) comprend au moins une patte (12) dotée d'au moins un coude (14), dans lequel la patte (12) est réalisée de manière parallélépipédique plane et se situe dans un plan, dans lequel le plan des coudes (14) est disposé perpendiculairement au plan de la patte (12),
    dans lequel la zone de liaison (9) comprend un trou traversant pour réaliser une liaison vissée avec l'insert enfichable, lequel trou traversant possède un filetage intérieur, dans lequel le trou traversant de la zone de liaison (9) et le trou traversant (13) du coude (14) sont orientés suivant une symétrie circulaire et de manière alignée l'un par rapport à l'autre, caractérisé en ce que l'au moins une patte du pont conducteur de protection est disposée dans une fente dans le cadre de retenue et présente la longueur de la dimension intérieure du boîtier.
  8. Connecteur enfichable (1) selon la revendication précédente,
    caractérisé en ce que
    le cadre de retenue (4) est fixé au boîtier (2).
  9. Connecteur enfichable (1) selon l'une des revendications 7 et 8,
    caractérisé en ce que
    le cadre de retenue (4) est fabriqué à partir de matière synthétique.
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PCT/DE2018/100028 WO2018141327A1 (fr) 2017-02-06 2018-01-16 Connecteur enfichable équipé d'un pont de connexion de conducteurs de protection

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