EP3685478A1 - Plug connection having a locking clip having a catch, and method for locking and unlocking a plug connection - Google Patents

Plug connection having a locking clip having a catch, and method for locking and unlocking a plug connection

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EP3685478A1
EP3685478A1 EP18779191.8A EP18779191A EP3685478A1 EP 3685478 A1 EP3685478 A1 EP 3685478A1 EP 18779191 A EP18779191 A EP 18779191A EP 3685478 A1 EP3685478 A1 EP 3685478A1
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lock
locking
locking bracket
connector
plug connection
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Stefan Schnieder
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Harting Electric Stiftung and Co KG
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Harting Electric GmbH 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
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/629—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances
    • H01R13/62933—Comprising exclusively pivoting lever
    • H01R13/62955—Pivoting lever comprising supplementary/additional locking means
    • 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
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/627—Snap or like fastening
    • H01R13/6275—Latching arms not integral with the housing
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/639—Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together, after engagement, e.g. separate keylock, retainer strap
    • H01R13/6397—Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together, after engagement, e.g. separate keylock, retainer strap with means for preventing unauthorised use

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  • the invention relates to a locking bracket with lock according to the subject of independent claim 1 and a method for locking and unlocking a connector according to claim 7 and claim 9.
  • Connectors or connectors with locking tabs are required to ensure reliable electrical contact and accidental disconnection of a housing
  • Lock position with defined end position to allow.
  • Connector half which are guided in a slot-shaped opening in the side part and held by a spring element.
  • Connector halves are resiliently pressed together.
  • the connector is a hermaphroditic connector with brackets, the brackets serving to lock.
  • each bracket has locking arms which each terminate in a differential locking element and thus define a secure locking of the connector.
  • the connector has an indication of the locked state.
  • DE 195 08 605 C1 discloses an electrical plug connection with one or two bearing journals, which pivot a connector half, U-shaped locking bracket, wherein arranged with locked connector on the side panels arranged spring elements on the other connector half arranged locking pin and engage over the upper end of the spring elements at the
  • Locking pin of the other connector half engages and acts in such a way on the locking pin that the two
  • Connector halves are resiliently pressed against each other.
  • Locking bar are difficult to secure against accidental opening.
  • the object of the invention is to propose a locking bracket, which provides a simple and effective protection against accidental disconnection of two connected housing
  • the invention relates to a locking bracket with a lock for locking and unlocking two housings of a connector, wherein the locking bracket is rotatably mounted on a housing.
  • the locking bracket has a locked position and a
  • the lock is arranged on the locking bracket. It has at least one articulated connection, wherein the lock can assume a deployed position and a folded position, whereby the connector locked a
  • the present invention is a
  • Locking bar with a lock for locking and unlocking two housings of a plug connection.
  • Locking bracket is rotatably mounted on a housing and has a locked position and an unlocked position.
  • the lock according to the invention consists of at least one part and is arranged on the locking bracket. She has a folded out Position and a folded position on. Furthermore, the lock has at least one articulated connection.
  • Locking brackets are well known in the art for locking and unlocking housings of connectors, see for example the documents DE 26 32 338 C2, EP 0 352 579 A1 and DE 195 08 605 C1.
  • Locking bars have no protection against accidental opening, be it due to vibrations, environmental influences or a negligent act on.
  • the advantage of the barrier according to the invention lies in the fact that it has an unfolded and a folded position. In the folded position, two connected housings can be separated or two separate housings connected. In this position, the lock affects the operation of the
  • Locking clip not. In the deployed position, the barrier prevents mating of two separate housings and, more importantly, disconnects two connected housings. The lock completely blocks the locking bar.
  • the positions of the lock and locking bracket also define the states of the connector.
  • the connector is in the locked state when the latch bracket is in the locked position and the latch is in the deployed position.
  • the unlocked state is defined by the unlocked position of the
  • Locking bar is captive. So you can not do it like that
  • Lock lost in the sense of a locking bolt Similarly, the lock is mounted so that no loop, wire connection or similar as captive is necessary, because through the loop the lock hangs around in the idle time and can lead to further problems, such as a power transmission when the lock is made of metal and would come into contact with a power source. This would result in a risk for the user, which is avoidable. Therefore, the lock according to the invention is fixed and thus captively mounted on the locking bracket.
  • the barrier is preferably made of a plastic.
  • the lock can also be made of metal. It is important in the material used that it is stable against forces acting, in particular pressure forces.
  • At least one articulated connection ideally in the area of mounting on the locking bracket, is advantageous for moving the lock without much effort from the folded position to the deployed position and vice versa. If the joint is located at this point, it is recommended that the barrier be at least one piece
  • the lock can be mounted by means of at least one articulated connection to the locking bracket.
  • lock and locking bracket each have at least one opening through which a bolt or a lock or a wire can be inserted for a seal.
  • the locking state of the connector is not only secured by the locking bracket and the lock. If required, it can also be doubly secured against unauthorized access or unintentional opening by means of a common locking device in the state of the art, ie a lock, a bolt or a seal.
  • the at least one articulated connection is a swivel joint.
  • the hinge is advantageous because it allows the rotational movement between the folded position and the unfolded position without much effort of the user. Another advantage is the low wear and the ease of manufacture of a rotary joint compared to more expensive
  • the barrier is designed in the form of a z-carrier
  • z-carriers are known in the prior art, especially in the field of profile steels. They have the shape of a "Z" in cross section, whereby the two parallel legs of the "Z" can have different lengths or they are of equal length.
  • the shape of the z-carrier provides the barrier with the advantage that it can lay in the folded position seamlessly around the edges, so the outer edges of the locking bracket and in the unfolded position significantly increased stability, for example, compared to a straight rod having. This shape increases the longevity of the barrier and thus of the
  • the two parallel legs of the z-carrier have different lengths. This is particularly advantageous when the leg, which is arranged in the folded position away from the housing, is shorter than the leg which is close to the housing. Due to the shorter length of the one leg then closes with the top, that of the, the lock
  • the barrier consists of a first part and at least a second part.
  • the first part and the second part are connected to each other to obtain the loss of security.
  • the first part and the second part are over
  • Hinge joint or alternatively a rotary joint connected to each other. This combination of mounting with swivel on
  • Locking bracket and the articulated connection between the first part and the second part of the lock simplifies handling for the user without loss of stability.
  • the object of the invention is achieved in total by the above-described system of the connector consisting of two housings, a locking bracket and a lock according to the invention.
  • the invention relates to a method for locking a connector by means of a locking bracket with a lock, comprising the following steps:
  • the method step c) is followed by the method step d), which comprises an additional securing of the barrier by a wire of a seal or a bolt or a lock. So the lock and thus the connector is optimally secured.
  • the invention relates to a method for unlocking a
  • Plug-in connection by means of a locking bracket with a lock comprising the following steps: x) moving the lock from a deployed position to a retracted position,
  • Method step v which enables unlocking the lock, if it was secured by a wire or a bolt or a lock.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a locking bracket with a first variant of the lock according to the invention (unfolded)
  • Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the locking bracket
  • Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a locking bracket with a second variant of the lock according to the invention
  • Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the locking bracket
  • FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a mounted on a first housing 3.1 a connector locking clip. 1 Furthermore, the second housing 3.2 is shown. At the first
  • Housing 3.1 is in all figures a so-called
  • Mounting housing which can be mounted, for example, on a machine.
  • the second housing 3.2 is in all figures as a so-called
  • Spout housing shown. For example, this supplies the machine with power and / or control signals.
  • this supplies the machine with power and / or control signals.
  • other, connectable housing types are conceivable.
  • the locking bracket 1 is in a locked position VR and thus connects the two housings 3.1 and 3.2 with each other.
  • For the locking bracket is rotatably mounted on the first housing 3.1. The rotation takes place in this example via so-called journal, which are arranged on the first housing 3.1 and where the
  • Locking bracket 1 is mounted. In order to bring the locking bracket 1 in the unlocked position, it must be in the direction of the first housing 3.1, so down in the direction of the arrow P, away from the second housing 3.2, moved. The unlocked position he is not shown in the figures.
  • the first housing 3.1 and the second housing 3.2 can be connected to each other or separated from each other.
  • a firm connection between the first housing 3.1 and the second housing 3.2 is when the locking bracket is in the locked position vr.
  • the lock 2 according to the invention is mounted on the locking bracket 1. This is located in the folded-out position ak in FIG. 1.
  • the barrier 2 is a z-carrier-shaped object which is mounted on the locking bracket 1 by means of a rotary joint.
  • the lock 2 fits optimally in the folded position ek to the locking bracket 1 at. This is shown in FIG. By mounting the lock 2 to the
  • Locking bar 1 the risk of injury to the user, but also the risk of damaging the lock 2 is significantly reduced.
  • the lock 2 is movable between an unfolded position ak and a folded position ek. The movement is through
  • the lock 2 is on the locking bracket 1, in the direction of the first
  • Housing 3.1 arranged. So it can be operated in a single movement together with the locking or unlocking by the user. Additional handles on the connector omitted, which in turn saves time for the user.
  • this arrangement also has the advantage that the lock 2 can cooperate with the attachable to a wall side of the first housing 3.1 and so the blocking effect of the lock 2 is still enhanced.
  • the lock 2 and the locking bracket 1 each have an opening.
  • the two openings are aligned with each other. In this
  • the two openings are arranged near the hinge.
  • the barrier 2 is designed in one piece in FIG. 1 and in FIG. A two-part embodiment of the barrier 2 'is shown in Figures 3 and 4.
  • FIG. 2 shows the same plug connection with the same first and second housings 3.1 and 3.2 as FIG.
  • the locking bracket 1 is in the locked position vr.
  • the lock 2 ' is in the retracted position ek, in which an opening, or in still open locking bracket 1, a closing of the locking bracket 1 is possible.
  • Figure 3 also shows the same connector with the same first and second housings 3.1 and 3.2 as Figure 1 or Figure 2.
  • the locking bracket 1 is in the locked position vr.
  • the lock 2 ' is in the folded-out position ak. In this position, opening or closing, depending on the position of the locking bracket 1, is not possible.
  • Figures 3 and 4 differ from Figures 1 and 2 by the design of the barrier 2 '.
  • the lock 2 is made in one piece and by means of a rotary joint 4 on the
  • Locking bracket 1 mounted.
  • the lock 2 ' is also by means of a rotary joint 4 on the
  • Locking bracket 1 mounted, but the lock 2 'is made in two parts.
  • the first part and the second part of the barrier 2 ' are connected to each other by means of a hinge joint.
  • the connection by means of another rotary joint is conceivable.
  • the comfort and accessibility for the user during assembly or disassembly of the first housing 3.1 can be increased if it was not yet installed / dismantled.
  • the lock 2 ' can be unlocked even in the unfolded position ak to control, for example, the seal between the two housings 3.1 and 3.2.
  • the lock 2 'and the locking bracket 1 each have an opening.
  • the two openings are aligned with each other.
  • the two openings are arranged as follows.
  • the opening of the locking bracket 1 is arranged laterally on this.
  • the opening of the lock 2 ' is arranged on the hinge joint, more precisely in an opening in the hinge joint.
  • FIG. 4 shows the two-part barrier 2 'in the folded-in position ek. Otherwise, the same connector with the same housings 3.1 and 3.2, and the locking bracket 1 are shown. The locking bracket is also in this figure in the locked position vr.
  • the design of the two-piece barrier 2 ' is an alternative to the one-piece design of the barrier 2.
  • the one-piece design is always preferable when a high stability should be ensured.
  • the two-piece design is the compromise between stability and accessibility. LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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Abstract

The invention relates to a plug connector having two housings (3.1, 3.2) and a locking clip (1) and a catch (2, 2') for locking and unlocking the two housings (3.1, 3.2), wherein the locking clip (1) is rotatably mounted on one of the two housings (3.1). The catch (2, 2') comprises at least one part and is arranged on the locking clip (1). It has a folded-out position (ak) and a folded-in position (ek). In addition, the catch (2, 2') has at least one articulated connection (4) and is formed in the shape of a Z-support. The catch (2, 2') prevents inadvertent opening and closing of the locking clip with simultaneously simple handling for the user. The invention further relates to two methods for locking a plug connection and to a method for unlocking a plug connection.

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STECKVERBINDUNG MIT VERRIEGELUNGSBÜGEL MIT SPERRE SOWIE VERFAHREN ZUR VERRIEGELUNG UND ENTRIEGELUNG EINER STECKVERBINDUNG  CONNECTOR WITH LOCK BAR WITH LOCK AND METHOD FOR LOCKING AND RELEASE A CONNECTOR
Beschreibung description
Die Erfindung geht aus von einem Verriegelungsbügel mit Sperre nach dem Gegenstand des unabhängigen Anspruchs 1 sowie einem Verfahren zur Verriegelung und Entriegelung einer Steckverbindung nach Anspruch 7 und Anspruch 9.  The invention relates to a locking bracket with lock according to the subject of independent claim 1 and a method for locking and unlocking a connector according to claim 7 and claim 9.
Steckverbinder oder Steckverbindungen mit Verriegelungsbügeln werden benötigt, um einen zuverlässigen elektrischen Kontakt zu gewährleisten und ein versehentliches Auseinanderziehen der Gehäuse einer Connectors or connectors with locking tabs are required to ensure reliable electrical contact and accidental disconnection of a housing
Steckverbindung zu verhindern.  Prevent plug connection.
Ferner ist bei derartigen Steckverbindungen eine Kniehebelwirkung des Verriegelungsbügels erforderlich, um einen einwandfreien Andruck der beiden Steckverbindungshälften, sprich der beiden Gehäuse, aneinander zu gewährleisten. In Bezug auf den Verriegelungsbügel dient diese Further, in such connectors a toggle action of the locking bracket is required to ensure proper pressure of the two connector halves, that is, the two housings together. With respect to the locking bracket this serves
Kniehebelwirkung dazu, ein relativ leichtes Erreichen der  Knee lever effect, a relatively easy reaching the
Verschlussstellung mit definierter Endlage zu ermöglichen.  Lock position with defined end position to allow.
Stand der Technik State of the art
Aus der DE 26 32 338 C2 ist es bekannt den Verriegelungsbügel aus Blechmaterial U-förmig zu biegen und die Seitenteile mit Übergreifteilen zu versehen, die die Verriegelungszapfen der anderen  From DE 26 32 338 C2 it is known to bend the locking bracket made of sheet metal material U-shaped and to provide the side parts with overlapping parts, which are the locking pins of the other
Steckverbindungshälfte beim Verriegeln übergreifen. Die Lagerung des Verriegelungsbügels erfolgt über Zapfen an der einen  Overreach connector half when locking. The storage of the locking bracket via pins on the one
Steckverbindungshälfte, die in einer schlitzförmigen Öffnung im Seitenteil geführt und durch ein Federelement gehalten sind.  Connector half, which are guided in a slot-shaped opening in the side part and held by a spring element.
Ferner ist es aus der EP 0 352 579 A1 bekannt, an den Furthermore, it is known from EP 0 352 579 A1 to the
Verriegelungsbügeln etwa halbkreisförmige Federelemente vorzusehen, deren unteres Ende auf Lagerzapfen der einen Steckverbindungshälfte gehalten ist und deren oberes, mit einer Rolle versehenes Ende beim Verriegeln der Steckverbindung über einen Verriegelungszapfen der anderen Steckverbindungshälfte gleitet, wonach die To provide locking straps approximately semicircular spring elements, the lower end of which is held on journals of a half connector and the upper, provided with a roller end when locking the connector via a locking pin of the other connector half slides, after which
Steckverbindungshälften federnd aneinandergepresst sind. Connector halves are resiliently pressed together.
Aus der US 4,303,292 A ist ein mehrpoliger Verbinder für ein From US 4,303,292 A is a multi-pole connector for a
mehraderiges Kabel bekannt. Dabei handelt es sich bei dem Verbinder um einen hermaphroditischen Verbinder mit Bügeln, wobei die Bügel der Verriegelung dienen. Dafür weist jeder Bügel Verriegelungsarme auf, welche jeweils in ein Differentialverriegelungselement enden und so eine sichere Verriegelung des Verbinders definieren. Des Weiteren verfügt der Verbinder über eine Anzeige des Verriegelungszustandes. multi-strand cable known. The connector is a hermaphroditic connector with brackets, the brackets serving to lock. For this purpose, each bracket has locking arms which each terminate in a differential locking element and thus define a secure locking of the connector. Furthermore, the connector has an indication of the locked state.
Die DE 195 08 605 C1 offenbart eine elektrische Steckverbindung mit einem oder zwei um Lagerzapfen, der einen Steckverbindungshälfte schwenkbaren, U-förmigen Verriegelungsbügel, wobei bei verriegelter Steckverbindung an dessen Seitenteilen angeordnete Federelemente an der anderen Steckverbindungshälfte angeordnete Verriegelungszapfen übergreifen und wobei das obere Ende der Federelemente beim DE 195 08 605 C1 discloses an electrical plug connection with one or two bearing journals, which pivot a connector half, U-shaped locking bracket, wherein arranged with locked connector on the side panels arranged spring elements on the other connector half arranged locking pin and engage over the upper end of the spring elements at the
Schließen des Verriegelungsbügels über den jeweiligen Close the locking clip over the respective
Verriegelungszapfen der anderen Steckverbindungshälfte greift und dabei derart auf den Verriegelungszapfen einwirkt, dass die beiden Locking pin of the other connector half engages and acts in such a way on the locking pin that the two
Steckverbindungshälften federnd gegeneinandergepresst sind. Connector halves are resiliently pressed against each other.
Nachteilig bei den bekannten Lösungen ist jedoch, dass die A disadvantage of the known solutions, however, is that the
Verriegelungsbügel nur schwer gegen ein ungewolltes Öffnen gesichert werden können. Locking bar are difficult to secure against accidental opening.
Das Deutsche Patent- und Markenamt hat in der Prioritätsanmeldung zu vorliegender Anmeldung den folgenden Stand der Technik recherchiert: US 4 303 292 A. Aufgabenstellung The German Patent and Trademark Office has in the priority application for the present application the following state of the art research: US 4 303 292 A. task
Die Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht darin, einen Verriegelungsbügel vorzuschlagen, welcher einen einfachen und gleichzeitig effektiven Schutz gegen ungewolltes Trennen zweier verbundener Gehäuse einer  The object of the invention is to propose a locking bracket, which provides a simple and effective protection against accidental disconnection of two connected housing
Steckverbindung aufweist. Dieser Schutz soll zudem einfach herstellbar und kostengünstig sein. Has plug connection. This protection should also be easy to produce and inexpensive.
Die Aufgabe wird durch den Gegenstand des unabhängigen Anspruchs 1 sowie durch ein Verfahren zur Verriegelung und Entriegelung eines Steckverbinders nach Anspruch 6 und Anspruch 8 gelöst. The object is solved by the subject matter of independent claim 1 and by a method for locking and unlocking a connector according to claim 6 and claim 8.
Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.
Die Erfindung betrifft einen Verriegelungsbügel mit einer Sperre zur Verriegelung und Entriegelung zweier Gehäuse einer Steckverbindung, wobei der Verriegelungsbügel an einem Gehäuse drehbar montiert ist. Der Verriegelungsbügel weist eine verriegelte Position und eine The invention relates to a locking bracket with a lock for locking and unlocking two housings of a connector, wherein the locking bracket is rotatably mounted on a housing. The locking bracket has a locked position and a
entriegelte Position auf. Die Sperre ist an dem Verriegelungsbügel angeordnet. Sie weist mindestens eine gelenkige Verbindung auf, wobei die Sperre eine ausgeklappte Position und eine eingeklappte Position einnehmen kann, wodurch die Steckverbindung einen verriegelten unlocked position. The lock is arranged on the locking bracket. It has at least one articulated connection, wherein the lock can assume a deployed position and a folded position, whereby the connector locked a
Zustand und einen entriegelten Zustand aufweist. Condition and has an unlocked state.
Bei der vorliegenden Erfindung handelt es sich um einen The present invention is a
Verriegelungsbügel mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Sperre zur Verriegelung und Entriegelung zweier Gehäuse einer Steckverbindung. Der Locking bar with a lock according to the invention for locking and unlocking two housings of a plug connection. The
Verriegelungsbügel ist an einem Gehäuse drehbar montiert und weist eine verriegelte Position und eine entriegelte Position auf. Locking bracket is rotatably mounted on a housing and has a locked position and an unlocked position.
Die erfindungsgemäße Sperre besteht aus mindestens einem Teil und ist an dem Verriegelungsbügel angeordnet. Sie weist eine ausgeklappte Position und eine eingeklappte Position auf. Ferner weist die Sperre mindestens eine gelenkige Verbindung auf. The lock according to the invention consists of at least one part and is arranged on the locking bracket. She has a folded out Position and a folded position on. Furthermore, the lock has at least one articulated connection.
Verriegelungsbügel sind im Stand der Technik zur Verriegelung und Entriegelung von Gehäusen von Steckverbindungen hinreichend bekannt, vergleiche hierzu beispielsweise die Druckschriften DE 26 32 338 C2, EP 0 352 579 A1 und DE 195 08 605 C1 . Die bekannten Locking brackets are well known in the art for locking and unlocking housings of connectors, see for example the documents DE 26 32 338 C2, EP 0 352 579 A1 and DE 195 08 605 C1. The well-known
Verriegelungsbügel weisen jedoch keinen Schutz gegen ein ungewolltes Öffnen, sei es durch Vibrationen, Umwelteinflüsse oder eine fahrlässige Handlung, auf. Locking bars, however, have no protection against accidental opening, be it due to vibrations, environmental influences or a negligent act on.
Der Vorteil der erfindungsgemäßen Sperre liegt vor allem darin, dass sie eine ausgeklappte und eine eingeklappte Position aufweist. In der eingeklappten Position können zwei verbundene Gehäuse voneinander getrennt oder zwei getrennte Gehäuse verbunden werden. In dieser Position beeinflusst die Sperre die Funktionsweise des The advantage of the barrier according to the invention lies in the fact that it has an unfolded and a folded position. In the folded position, two connected housings can be separated or two separate housings connected. In this position, the lock affects the operation of the
Verriegelungsbügels nicht. In der ausgeklappten Position verhindert die Sperre ein Zusammenstecken zweier getrennter Gehäuse und, was noch wichtiger ist, ein Trennen zweier verbundener Gehäuse. Die Sperre blockiert den Verriegelungsbügel vollständig. Locking clip not. In the deployed position, the barrier prevents mating of two separate housings and, more importantly, disconnects two connected housings. The lock completely blocks the locking bar.
Durch die Positionen von Sperre und Verriegelungsbügel sind auch die Zustände der Steckverbindung definiert. Die Steckverbindung befindet sich im verriegelten Zustand, wenn der Verriegelungsbügel in der verriegelten Position und die Sperre in der ausgeklappten Position ist. Der entriegelte Zustand ist definiert durch die entriegelte Position des The positions of the lock and locking bracket also define the states of the connector. The connector is in the locked state when the latch bracket is in the locked position and the latch is in the deployed position. The unlocked state is defined by the unlocked position of the
Verriegelungsbügels und die eingeklappte Position der Sperre. Locking bracket and the folded position of the lock.
Ein weiterer Vorteil ist, dass die Sperre durch die Montage am Another advantage is that the lock by mounting on
Verriegelungsbügel verliersicher ist. Sie kann also nicht wie eine Locking bar is captive. So you can not do it like that
Verriegelung im Sinne eines Sperrbolzens verloren gehen. Ebenso ist die Sperre so montiert, dass auch keine Schlaufe, Drahtverbindung oder ähnliches als Verliersicherung notwendig ist, denn durch die Schlaufe hängt die Sperre in der ungenutzten Zeit herum und kann, zu weiteren Problematiken führen, wie beispielsweise eine Strom Übertragung, wenn die Sperre aus Metall ist und in Kontakt mit einer Stromquelle käme. Dies hätte ein Risiko für den Anwender zur Folge, welches vermeidbar ist. Daher ist die erfindungsgemäße Sperre fest und damit auch verliersicher am Verriegelungsbügel montiert. Lock lost in the sense of a locking bolt. Similarly, the lock is mounted so that no loop, wire connection or similar as captive is necessary, because through the loop the lock hangs around in the idle time and can lead to further problems, such as a power transmission when the lock is made of metal and would come into contact with a power source. This would result in a risk for the user, which is avoidable. Therefore, the lock according to the invention is fixed and thus captively mounted on the locking bracket.
Die Sperre besteht bevorzugt aus einem Kunststoff. Alternativ kann die Sperre auch aus Metall bestehen. Wichtig ist bei dem verwendeten Material, dass es stabil gegenüber wirkenden Kräften, insbesondere Druckkräften ist. The barrier is preferably made of a plastic. Alternatively, the lock can also be made of metal. It is important in the material used that it is stable against forces acting, in particular pressure forces.
Mindestens eine gelenkige Verbindung, idealerweise im Bereich der Montage an den Verriegelungsbügel, ist von Vorteil, um die Sperre ohne großen Aufwand von der eingeklappten Position in die ausgeklappte Position und umgekehrt zu bewegen. Wenn das Gelenk an dieser Stelle angeordnet ist, ist es angeraten die Sperre mindestens einteilig At least one articulated connection, ideally in the area of mounting on the locking bracket, is advantageous for moving the lock without much effort from the folded position to the deployed position and vice versa. If the joint is located at this point, it is recommended that the barrier be at least one piece
auszugestalten. Eine einteilige oder zweiteilige Ausgestaltung sichert eine einfache, kostengünstige Herstellbarkeit der Sperre. In einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung ist daher die Sperre mittels der mindestens einen gelenkigen Verbindung an dem Verriegelungsbügel montierbar. embody. A one-piece or two-part design ensures a simple, cost-effective manufacturability of the lock. In an advantageous embodiment, therefore, the lock can be mounted by means of at least one articulated connection to the locking bracket.
Vorteilhafterweise weisen Sperre und Verriegelungsbügel jeweils mindestens eine Öffnung auf, durch welche sich ein Bolzen oder ein Schloss oder ein Draht für eine Plombierung hindurch stecken lässt. Advantageously, lock and locking bracket each have at least one opening through which a bolt or a lock or a wire can be inserted for a seal.
Dadurch ist der verriegelnde Zustand der Steckverbindung nicht nur durch den Verriegelungsbügel und die Sperre gesichert. Es kann bei Bedarf zusätzlich durch ein gängiges, im Stand der Technik sperrendes Mittel, also ein Schloss, ein Bolzen oder eine Plombe, doppelt gesichert werden gegen unerlaubten Zugriff oder ein ungewolltes Öffnen. In einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ist die mindestens eine gelenkige Verbindung ein Drehgelenk. Das Drehgelenk ist vorteilhaft, da es die rotierende Bewegung zwischen der eingeklappten Position und der ausgeklappten Position ohne großen Kraftaufwand des Anwenders ermöglicht. Ein weiterer Vorteil ist der geringe Verschleiß und die einfache Herstellbarkeit eines Drehgelenks im Vergleich zu aufwendigeren As a result, the locking state of the connector is not only secured by the locking bracket and the lock. If required, it can also be doubly secured against unauthorized access or unintentional opening by means of a common locking device in the state of the art, ie a lock, a bolt or a seal. In a preferred embodiment, the at least one articulated connection is a swivel joint. The hinge is advantageous because it allows the rotational movement between the folded position and the unfolded position without much effort of the user. Another advantage is the low wear and the ease of manufacture of a rotary joint compared to more expensive
Gelenkverbindungen. Dieses dient wiederum der Kostenreduktion. Articulations. This in turn serves to reduce costs.
Vorteilhafterweise ist die Sperre in Form eines z-Trägers ausgebildet, z- Träger sind im Stand der Technik vor allem im Bereich der Profilstähle bekannt. Sie weisen im Querschnitt die Form eines„Z" auf. Dabei können die beiden parallelen Schenkel des„Z" unterschiedliche Längen aufweisen oder sie sind gleich lang. Die Form des z-Trägers bietet für die Sperre den Vorteil, dass sie sich so in der eingeklappten Position nahtlos um die Kanten, also die äußeren Ränder, des Verriegelungsbügels legen kann und in der ausgeklappten Position eine deutlich erhöhte Stabilität, beispielsweise gegenüber einem geraden Stab aufweist. Diese Form erhöht die Langlebigkeit der Sperre und damit auch des Advantageously, the barrier is designed in the form of a z-carrier, z-carriers are known in the prior art, especially in the field of profile steels. They have the shape of a "Z" in cross section, whereby the two parallel legs of the "Z" can have different lengths or they are of equal length. The shape of the z-carrier provides the barrier with the advantage that it can lay in the folded position seamlessly around the edges, so the outer edges of the locking bracket and in the unfolded position significantly increased stability, for example, compared to a straight rod having. This shape increases the longevity of the barrier and thus of the
Verriegelungsbügels. Locking bracket.
In einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung weisen die beiden parallelen Schenkel des z-Trägers unterschiedliche Längen auf. Dies ist besonders dann vorteilhaft, wenn der Schenkel, welcher in der eingeklappten Position von dem Gehäuse entfernt angeordnet ist, kürzer ist, als der Schenkel, welcher dem Gehäuse nahe ist. Durch die geringere Länge schließt der eine Schenkel dann mit der Oberseite, also der, der Sperre In a preferred embodiment, the two parallel legs of the z-carrier have different lengths. This is particularly advantageous when the leg, which is arranged in the folded position away from the housing, is shorter than the leg which is close to the housing. Due to the shorter length of the one leg then closes with the top, that of the, the lock
gegenüberliegenden Seite des Verriegelungsbügels ab. Dies minimiert das Verletzungsrisiko für den Anwender, da keine zusätzliche Kante oder Erhöhung am Verriegelungsbügel erzeugt wird, sondern ein glatter opposite side of the locking bracket off. This minimizes the risk of injury to the user, as no additional edge or elevation is created on the locking clip, but a smoother
Abschluss besteht. In einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung besteht die Sperre aus einem ersten Teil und mindestens einem zweiten Teil. Dabei sind der erste Teil und der zweite Teil miteinander verbunden um die Verliersicherheit zu erhalten. Vorteilhafterweise sind der erste Teil und der zweite Teil über ein Conclusion exists. In an advantageous embodiment, the barrier consists of a first part and at least a second part. In this case, the first part and the second part are connected to each other to obtain the loss of security. Advantageously, the first part and the second part are over
Scharniergelenk oder alternativ ein Drehgelenk miteinander verbunden. Diese Kombination aus der Montage mittels Drehgelenk am Hinge joint or alternatively a rotary joint connected to each other. This combination of mounting with swivel on
Verriegelungsbügel und der gelenkigen Verbindung zwischen dem ersten Teil und dem zweiten Teil der Sperre vereinfacht die Handhabung für den Anwender ohne Stabilitätsverlust. Locking bracket and the articulated connection between the first part and the second part of the lock simplifies handling for the user without loss of stability.
Die Aufgabe der Erfindung ist in Summe durch das oben beschriebene System der Steckverbindung, bestehend aus zwei Gehäusen, einem Verriegelungsbügel und einer erfindungsgemäßen Sperre gelöst. The object of the invention is achieved in total by the above-described system of the connector consisting of two housings, a locking bracket and a lock according to the invention.
Weiterhin betrifft die Erfindung ein Verfahren zur Verriegelung einer Steckverbindung mittels eines Verriegelungsbügels mit einer Sperre, welches die folgenden Schritte umfasst: Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for locking a connector by means of a locking bracket with a lock, comprising the following steps:
a) Zusammenstecken zweier Gehäuse einer Steckverbindung, b) Bewegen des Verriegelungsbügels von einer entriegelten Position in eine verriegelte Position, a) Mating two housings of a plug-in connection, b) moving the locking clip from an unlocked position to a locked position,
c) Bewegen der Sperre von einer eingeklappten Position in eine c) moving the lock from a folded position to a
ausgeklappte Position.  unfolded position.
Vorteilhafter Weise folgt an den Verfahrensschritt c) der Verfahrensschritt d) , welcher ein zusätzliches Sichern der Sperre durch einen Draht einer Plombierung oder einen Bolzen oder ein Schloss umfasst. So ist die Sperre und somit auch die Steckverbindung optimal gesichert. Advantageously, the method step c) is followed by the method step d), which comprises an additional securing of the barrier by a wire of a seal or a bolt or a lock. So the lock and thus the connector is optimally secured.
Ferner betrifft die Erfindung ein Verfahren zur Entriegelung einer Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for unlocking a
Steckverbindung mittels eines Verriegelungsbügels mit einer Sperre, welches die folgenden Schritte umfasst: x) Bewegen der Sperre von einer ausgeklappten Position in eine eingeklappte Position, Plug-in connection by means of a locking bracket with a lock comprising the following steps: x) moving the lock from a deployed position to a retracted position,
y) Bewegen des Verriegelungsbügels von einer verriegelten Position in eine entriegelte Position, y) moving the locking bracket from a locked position to an unlocked position,
z) Trennen der beiden Gehäuse einer Steckverbindung. z) separating the two housings of a plug connection.
Vorteilhafter Weise erfolgt vor dem Verfahrensschritt x) der Advantageously, before the method step x) of
Verfahrensschritt v), welcher ein Entsichern der Sperre ermöglicht, wenn diese durch einen Draht oder einen Bolzen oder ein Schloss gesichert wurde. Method step v), which enables unlocking the lock, if it was secured by a wire or a bolt or a lock.
Diese beiden Verfahren ermöglichen den korrekten Prozess um zwei Gehäuse einfach miteinander zu verbinden oder um sie sicher These two methods allow the correct process to easily connect two enclosures together or safely
voneinander zu trennen. Sie schließen dadurch auch ein ungewolltes Trennen oder Verbinden zweier Gehäuse aus. separate from each other. They also preclude unintentional disconnection or connection of two housings.
Ausführungsbeispiel embodiment
Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in den Zeichnungen dargestellt und wird im Folgenden näher erläutert. Es zeigen:  An embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the drawings and will be explained in more detail below. Show it:
Fig. 1 eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Verriegelungsbügels mit einer ersten Variante der erfindungsgemäßen Sperre (ausgeklappt) 1 is a perspective view of a locking bracket with a first variant of the lock according to the invention (unfolded)
Fig. 2 eine perspektivische Darstellung des Verriegelungsbügels aus  Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the locking bracket
Figur 1 mit eingeklappter Sperre  Figure 1 with retracted lock
Fig. 3 eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Verriegelungsbügels mit einer zweiten Variante der erfindungsgemäßen SperreFig. 3 is a perspective view of a locking bracket with a second variant of the lock according to the invention
(ausgeklappt) (Open)
Fig. 4 eine perspektivische Darstellung des Verriegelungsbügels aus  Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the locking bracket
Figur 3 mit eingeklappter Sperre Die Figuren enthalten teilweise vereinfachte, schematische Darstellungen. Zum Teil werden für gleiche, aber gegebenenfalls nicht identische Figure 3 with retracted lock The figures contain partially simplified, schematic representations. In part, for the same, but possibly not identical
Elemente identische Bezugszeichen verwendet. Verschiedene Ansichten gleicher Elemente könnten unterschiedlich skaliert sein. Elements identical reference numerals used. Different views of the same elements could be scaled differently.
Die Figur 1 zeigt eine perspektivische Darstellung eines an einem ersten Gehäuse 3.1 einer Steckverbindung montierten Verriegelungsbügels 1 . Ferner ist das zweite Gehäuse 3.2 dargestellt. Bei dem ersten 1 shows a perspective view of a mounted on a first housing 3.1 a connector locking clip. 1 Furthermore, the second housing 3.2 is shown. At the first
Gehäuse 3.1 handelt es sich in allen Figuren um ein sogenanntes Housing 3.1 is in all figures a so-called
Anbaugehäuse, welche beispielsweise an einer Maschine montierbar sind. Das zweite Gehäuse 3.2 ist in allen Figuren als ein sogenanntes Mounting housing, which can be mounted, for example, on a machine. The second housing 3.2 is in all figures as a so-called
Tüllengehäuse dargestellt. Hiermit wird beispielsweise die Maschine mit Strom und/oder Steuersignalen versorgt. Natürlich sind auch andere, miteinander verbindbare Gehäusetypen denkbar. Spout housing shown. For example, this supplies the machine with power and / or control signals. Of course, other, connectable housing types are conceivable.
Der Verriegelungsbügel 1 befindet sich in einer verriegelten Position vr und verbindet so die beiden Gehäuse 3.1 und 3.2 miteinander. Dafür ist der Verriegelungsbügel drehbar an dem ersten Gehäuse 3.1 montiert. Die Drehung erfolgt in diesem Beispiel über sogenannte Lagerzapfen, welche an dem ersten Gehäuse 3.1 angeordnet sind und an denen der The locking bracket 1 is in a locked position VR and thus connects the two housings 3.1 and 3.2 with each other. For the locking bracket is rotatably mounted on the first housing 3.1. The rotation takes place in this example via so-called journal, which are arranged on the first housing 3.1 and where the
Verriegelungsbügel 1 montiert ist. Um den Verriegelungsbügel 1 in der entriegelten Position er zu bringen, muss dieser in Richtung des ersten Gehäuses 3.1 , also nach unten in Richtung des Pfeils P, weg vom zweiten Gehäuse 3.2, bewegt werden. Die entriegelte Position er ist in den Figuren nicht gezeigt. Locking bracket 1 is mounted. In order to bring the locking bracket 1 in the unlocked position, it must be in the direction of the first housing 3.1, so down in the direction of the arrow P, away from the second housing 3.2, moved. The unlocked position he is not shown in the figures.
In der entriegelten Position er können das erste Gehäuse 3.1 und das zweite Gehäuse 3.2 miteinander verbunden oder voneinander getrennt werden. Eine feste Verbindung zwischen dem ersten Gehäuse 3.1 und dem zweiten Gehäuse 3.2 besteht, wenn sich der Verriegelungsbügel in der verriegelten Position vr befindet. An dem Verriegelungsbügel 1 ist die erfindungsgemäße Sperre 2 montiert. Diese befindet sich in der Figur 1 in der ausgeklappten Position ak. Bei der Sperre 2 handelt es sich um einen z-Träger-förmigen Gegenstand, welcher mittels eines Drehgelenks an dem Verriegelungsbügel 1 montiert ist. In the unlocked position, the first housing 3.1 and the second housing 3.2 can be connected to each other or separated from each other. A firm connection between the first housing 3.1 and the second housing 3.2 is when the locking bracket is in the locked position vr. On the locking bracket 1, the lock 2 according to the invention is mounted. This is located in the folded-out position ak in FIG. 1. The barrier 2 is a z-carrier-shaped object which is mounted on the locking bracket 1 by means of a rotary joint.
Durch die z-Träger-förmige Ausgestaltung fügt sich die Sperre 2 in der eingeklappten Position ek optimal an den Verriegelungsbügel 1 an. Dies ist in der Figur 2 gezeigt. Durch die Montage der Sperre 2 an den Due to the z-beam-shaped design, the lock 2 fits optimally in the folded position ek to the locking bracket 1 at. This is shown in FIG. By mounting the lock 2 to the
Verriegelungsbügel 1 ist das Verletzungsrisiko für den Anwender, aber auch das Risiko der Beschädigung der Sperre 2 deutlich reduziert. Locking bar 1, the risk of injury to the user, but also the risk of damaging the lock 2 is significantly reduced.
Die Sperre 2 ist zwischen einer ausgeklappten Position ak und einer eingeklappten Position ek bewegbar. Die Bewegung ist durch ein The lock 2 is movable between an unfolded position ak and a folded position ek. The movement is through
Drehgelenk möglich. Auch eine andere gelenkige Verbindung für die Bewegung zwischen den beiden Positionen ist denkbar. Die eingeklappte Position ek ist in der Figur 2 und in der Figur 4 dargestellt. Die Swivel possible. Another articulated connection for the movement between the two positions is conceivable. The folded position ek is shown in FIG. 2 and in FIG. The
ausgeklappte Position ak ist hingegen in den Figuren 1 und 3 gezeigt. In contrast, the unfolded position ak is shown in FIGS. 1 and 3.
Die Sperre 2 ist am Verriegelungsbügel 1 , in Richtung des ersten The lock 2 is on the locking bracket 1, in the direction of the first
Gehäuses 3.1 , angeordnet. So kann sie in einer einzigen Bewegung gemeinsam mit dem Verriegeln oder dem Entriegeln vom Anwender betätigt werden. Weitere Handgriffe an der Steckverbindung entfallen, was wiederum eine Zeitersparnis für den Anwender bringt. Zusätzlich bietet diese Anordnung noch den Vorteil, dass die Sperre 2 mit der an eine Wand anbaubaren Seite des ersten Gehäuses 3.1 zusammenwirken kann und so die sperrende Wirkung der Sperre 2 noch verstärkt. Housing 3.1, arranged. So it can be operated in a single movement together with the locking or unlocking by the user. Additional handles on the connector omitted, which in turn saves time for the user. In addition, this arrangement also has the advantage that the lock 2 can cooperate with the attachable to a wall side of the first housing 3.1 and so the blocking effect of the lock 2 is still enhanced.
Die Sperre 2 und der Verriegelungsbügel 1 weisen jeweils eine Öffnung auf. Die beiden Öffnungen liegen fluchtend zueinander. In diesem The lock 2 and the locking bracket 1 each have an opening. The two openings are aligned with each other. In this
Ausführungsbeispiel sind die beiden Öffnungen nahe des Drehgelenks angeordnet. Die Sperre 2 ist in der Figur 1 und in der Figur 2 einteilig ausgeführt. Eine zweiteilige Ausführung der Sperre 2' ist in den Figuren 3 und 4 gezeigt. Embodiment, the two openings are arranged near the hinge. The barrier 2 is designed in one piece in FIG. 1 and in FIG. A two-part embodiment of the barrier 2 'is shown in Figures 3 and 4.
Die Figur 2 zeigt die gleiche Steckverbindung mit dem gleichen ersten und zweiten Gehäusen 3.1 und 3.2 wie die Figur 1 . Der Verriegelungsbügel 1 befindet sich in der verriegelten Position vr. Die Sperre 2' befindet sich in der eingeklappten Position ek, in welchem ein Öffnen, oder bei noch offenen Verriegelungsbügel 1 , ein Schließen des Verriegelungsbügels 1 möglich ist. FIG. 2 shows the same plug connection with the same first and second housings 3.1 and 3.2 as FIG. The locking bracket 1 is in the locked position vr. The lock 2 'is in the retracted position ek, in which an opening, or in still open locking bracket 1, a closing of the locking bracket 1 is possible.
Hier liegen die beiden Öffnungen im Winkel zueinander, da eine Here are the two openings at an angle to each other, as a
zusätzliche Sicherung in der eingeklappten Position nicht notwendig ist. additional safety in the folded position is not necessary.
Die Figur 3 zeigt ebenfalls die gleiche Steckverbindung mit den gleichen ersten und zweiten Gehäusen 3.1 und 3.2 wie die Figur 1 oder die Figur 2. Der Verriegelungsbügel 1 befindet sich in der verriegelten Position vr. Die Sperre 2' befindet sich in der ausgeklappten Position ak. In dieser Position ist ein Öffnen oder Schließen, je nach Position des Verriegelungsbügels 1 , nicht möglich. Figure 3 also shows the same connector with the same first and second housings 3.1 and 3.2 as Figure 1 or Figure 2. The locking bracket 1 is in the locked position vr. The lock 2 'is in the folded-out position ak. In this position, opening or closing, depending on the position of the locking bracket 1, is not possible.
Die Figuren 3 und 4 unterscheiden sich von den Figuren 1 und 2 durch die Ausgestaltung der Sperre 2'. In der Figur 1 und der Figur 2 ist die Sperre 2 einteilig ausgeführt und mittels eines Drehgelenks 4 an dem Figures 3 and 4 differ from Figures 1 and 2 by the design of the barrier 2 '. In the figure 1 and Figure 2, the lock 2 is made in one piece and by means of a rotary joint 4 on the
Verriegelungsbügel 1 montiert. In der Figur 3 und der Figur 4 ist die Sperre 2' ebenfalls mittels eines Drehgelenks 4 an dem Locking bracket 1 mounted. In Figure 3 and Figure 4, the lock 2 'is also by means of a rotary joint 4 on the
Verriegelungsbügel 1 montiert, jedoch ist die Sperre 2' an sich zweiteilig ausgeführt. Locking bracket 1 mounted, but the lock 2 'is made in two parts.
Der erste Teil und der zweite Teil der Sperre 2' sind dabei mittels eines Scharniergelenks miteinander verbunden. Auch die Verbindung mittels eines weiteren Drehgelenks ist denkbar. Durch das zusätzliche Gelenk kann der Komfort und die Zugänglichkeit für den Anwender bei der Montage oder Demontage des ersten Gehäuses 3.1 erhöht werden, falls dieses noch nicht montiert/ demontiert war. Denn durch das zweite Gelenk lässt sich die Sperre 2' auch in der ausgeklappten Position ak entsperren um beispielsweise die Dichtung zwischen den beiden Gehäusen 3.1 und 3.2 zu kontrollieren. The first part and the second part of the barrier 2 'are connected to each other by means of a hinge joint. The connection by means of another rotary joint is conceivable. Through the additional joint the comfort and accessibility for the user during assembly or disassembly of the first housing 3.1 can be increased if it was not yet installed / dismantled. Because of the second joint, the lock 2 'can be unlocked even in the unfolded position ak to control, for example, the seal between the two housings 3.1 and 3.2.
Die Sperre 2' und der Verriegelungsbügel 1 weisen jeweils eine Öffnung auf. Die beiden Öffnungen liegen fluchtend zueinander. In diesem The lock 2 'and the locking bracket 1 each have an opening. The two openings are aligned with each other. In this
Ausführungsbeispiel sind die beiden Öffnungen wie folgt angeordnet. Die Öffnung des Verriegelungsbügels 1 ist seitlich an diesem angeordnet. Die Öffnung der Sperre 2' ist an dem Scharniergelenk, genauer in einer Öffnung im Scharniergelenk, angeordnet. Embodiment, the two openings are arranged as follows. The opening of the locking bracket 1 is arranged laterally on this. The opening of the lock 2 'is arranged on the hinge joint, more precisely in an opening in the hinge joint.
Die Figur 4 zeigt im Unterschied zur Figur 3 die zweiteilige Sperre 2' in der eingeklappten Position ek. Ansonsten sind dieselbe Steckverbindung mit denselben Gehäusen 3.1 und 3.2, sowie dem Verriegelungsbügel 1 gezeigt. Der Verriegelungsbügel befindet sich auch in dieser Figur in der verriegelten Position vr. In contrast to FIG. 3, FIG. 4 shows the two-part barrier 2 'in the folded-in position ek. Otherwise, the same connector with the same housings 3.1 and 3.2, and the locking bracket 1 are shown. The locking bracket is also in this figure in the locked position vr.
Hier liegen die beiden Öffnungen im Winkel zueinander, da eine Here are the two openings at an angle to each other, as a
zusätzliche Sicherung in der eingeklappten Position nicht notwendig ist additional safety in the folded position is not necessary
Die Ausgestaltung der zweiteiligen Sperre 2', wie sie in den Figuren 3 und 4 gezeigt ist, ist eine Alternative zu der einteiligen Ausgestaltung der Sperre 2. Die einteilige Ausführung ist immer dann zu bevorzugen, wenn eine hohe Stabilität gewährleistet sein soll. Die zweiteilige Ausführung ist dagegen der Kompromiss zwischen Stabilität und Zugänglichkeit. Bezugszeichenliste The design of the two-piece barrier 2 ', as shown in Figures 3 and 4, is an alternative to the one-piece design of the barrier 2. The one-piece design is always preferable when a high stability should be ensured. The two-piece design, on the other hand, is the compromise between stability and accessibility. LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS
1 Verriegelungsbügel 1 locking bracket
2, 2' Sperre  2, 2 'lock
3.1 Gehäuse 3.1 Housing
3.2 Gehäuse  3.2 housing
4 gelenkige Verbindung vr verriegelte Position 4 articulated connection vr locked position
er entriegelte Position ek eingeklappte Position he unlocked position ek folded position
ak ausgeklappte Position ak unfolded position

Claims

Ansprüche claims
Steckverbindung mit zwei Gehäusen (3.1 , 3.2) und einem  Plug connection with two housings (3.1, 3.2) and one
Verriegelungsbügel (1 ) mit einer Sperre (2, Locking bar (1) with a lock (2,
2') zur Verriegelung und Entriegelung der zwei Gehäuse (3.1 , 2 ') for locking and unlocking the two housings (3.1,
3.2), 3.2),
wobei der Verriegelungsbügel (1 ) an einem der beiden Gehäuse (3.1 ) drehbar montiert ist, the locking bracket (1) being rotatably mounted on one of the two housings (3.1),
wobei die Sperre (2, 2') an dem Verriegelungsbügel (1 ) the lock (2, 2 ') on the locking bracket (1)
angeordnet ist, is arranged
wobei die Sperre (2, 2') mindestens eine gelenkige Verbindung (4) aufweist, the barrier (2, 2 ') having at least one articulated connection (4),
wobei die Sperre (2, 2') eine ausgeklappte Position (ak) und eine eingeklappte Position (ek) einnehmen kann, the lock (2, 2 ') being able to assume a folded-out position (ak) and a folded-in position (ek),
wobei sich die Steckverbindung im verriegelten Zustand befindet, wenn der Verriegelungsbügel (1 ) in der verriegelten Position und die Sperre (2, 2') in der ausgeklappten Position (ak) ist und wobei sich die Steckverbindung im entriegelten Zustand befindet, wenn der Verriegelungsbügel in der entriegelten Position und due Sperre (2, 2') in der eingeklappten Position (ek) ist, und wherein the connector is in the locked state when the locking bracket (1) is in the locked position and the lock (2, 2 ') is in the deployed position (ak) and the connector is in the unlocked condition when the locking bracket is in the locked position the unlocked position and the lock (2, 2 ') is in the folded position (ek), and
wobei die Sperre (2, 2') in Form eines z-Trägers ausgebildet ist. wherein the barrier (2, 2 ') is in the form of a z-carrier.
Steckverbindung nach Anspruch 1 Plug connection according to claim 1
wobei in which
die Sperre (2, 2') an dem Verriegelungsbügel (1 ) verliersicher montierbar ist. the lock (2, 2 ') on the locking bracket (1) is captive mountable.
Steckverbindung nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche wobei Plug connection according to one of the preceding claims wherein
die mindestens eine gelenkige Verbindung (4) ein Drehgelenk ist. the at least one articulated connection (4) is a swivel joint.
4. Steckverbindung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3 4. Plug connection according to one of claims 1 to 3
wobei  in which
die beiden parallelen Schenkel des z-Trägers unterschiedliche Längen aufweisen.  the two parallel legs of the z-carrier have different lengths.
5. Steckverbindung nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche 5. Plug connection according to one of the preceding claims
wobei  in which
die Sperre (2') aus einem ersten Teil und mindestens einem zweiten Teil besteht, und  the barrier (2 ') consists of a first part and at least a second part, and
wobei der erste Teil und der zweite Teil über ein Scharniergelenk oder ein Drehgelenk miteinander verbindbar sind.  wherein the first part and the second part are connectable to each other via a hinge joint or a hinge.
6. Verfahren zur Verriegelung einer Steckverbindung mittels eines Verriegelungsbügels (1 ) mit einer Sperre (2, 2') gemäß Anspruch 1 , welches die folgenden Schritte umfasst: 6. A method for locking a connector by means of a locking bracket (1) with a lock (2, 2 ') according to claim 1, comprising the following steps:
a) Zusammenstecken zweier Gehäuse (3.1 , 3.2) einer  a) mating of two housings (3.1, 3.2) one
Steckverbindung,  Connector,
b) Bewegen des Verriegelungsbügels (1 ) von einer entriegelten Position (er) in eine verriegelte Position (vr),  b) moving the locking bracket (1) from an unlocked position (s) to a locked position (vr),
c) Bewegen der Sperre (2, 2') von einer eingeklappten Position (ek) in eine ausgeklappte Position (ak).  c) moving the barrier (2, 2 ') from a folded position (ek) to an unfolded position (ak).
7. Verfahren zur Verriegelung einer Steckverbindung nach Anspruch 6, 7. A method for locking a connector according to claim 6,
wobei  in which
sich an den Verfahrensschritt c) der Verfahrensschritt  at the process step c) the process step
d) Zusätzliches Sichern der Sperre (2, 2') durch einen Draht einer Plombierung oder einen Bolzen oder ein Schloss anschließt.  d) additional securing the lock (2, 2 ') by a wire of a seal or a bolt or a lock connects.
8. Verfahren zur Entriegelung einer Steckverbindung mittels eines Verriegelungsbügels (1 ) mit einer Sperre (2, 2') gemäß Anspruch 1 , welches die folgenden Schritte umfasst: 8. A method for unlocking a connector by means of a locking bracket (1) with a lock (2, 2 ') according to claim 1, which comprises the following steps:
x) Bewegen der Sperre (2, 2') von einer ausgeklappten Position x) moving the barrier (2, 2 ') from a deployed position
(ak) in eine eingeklappte Position (ek), (ak) in a folded position (ek),
y) Bewegen des Verriegelungsbügels (1 ) von einer verriegelten y) moving the locking bar (1) from a locked one
Position (vr) in eine entriegelte Position (er), Position (vr) in an unlocked position (he),
z) Trennen der beiden Gehäuse (3.1 , 3.2) einer  z) separating the two housings (3.1, 3.2) one
Steckverbindung.  Plug connection.
9. Verfahren zur Entriegelung einer Steckverbindung nach Anspruch 8, 9. A method for unlocking a connector according to claim 8,
wobei  in which
vor dem Verfahrensschritt x) der Verfahrensschritt  before method step x) the method step
v) Entsichern der Sperre (2, 2')  v) Unlock the lock (2, 2 ')
erfolgt.  he follows.
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