EP3707784B1 - Boîtier de connecteur électrique doté d'un étrier de verrouillage pivotant - Google Patents

Boîtier de connecteur électrique doté d'un étrier de verrouillage pivotant Download PDF

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EP3707784B1
EP3707784B1 EP18807552.7A EP18807552A EP3707784B1 EP 3707784 B1 EP3707784 B1 EP 3707784B1 EP 18807552 A EP18807552 A EP 18807552A EP 3707784 B1 EP3707784 B1 EP 3707784B1
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Norbert Kropiewnicki
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/629Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances
    • H01R13/62933Comprising exclusively pivoting lever
    • H01R13/62955Pivoting lever comprising supplementary/additional locking means
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/629Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances
    • H01R13/62933Comprising exclusively pivoting lever
    • H01R13/62938Pivoting lever comprising own camming means
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/629Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances
    • H01R13/62933Comprising exclusively pivoting lever
    • H01R13/62966Comprising two pivoting levers

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  • the invention is based on a locking clip for a connector housing according to the preamble of independent claim 1.
  • the invention also relates to a method for using such a locking clip.
  • Such locking brackets are used for the reversible connection of a connector housing with a mating connector housing.
  • the locking bracket is intended to provide a perfect pressure on the two connector housings and thus to ensure a reliable plug connection.
  • the locking clip is intended to prevent accidental loosening of the plug connection between two connector housings.
  • Such locking brackets are used in so-called industrial connectors, which are also referred to as rectangular connectors or heavy-duty connectors. 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 or an installation in an industrial environment. Large, heavy connectors, which are protected against environmental influences by the housing, are required in particular for the transmission of large currents.
  • the housings that have such locking brackets are usually made of aluminum and are provided with a thread for receiving a cable gland.
  • the EP 0 731 534 B1 shows a locking bracket pivotally attached to the connector housing.
  • the locking bracket is U-shaped with pockets extending in the side panels.
  • a spring element is inserted in each pocket.
  • a so-called clamping piece is located at the end of the spring element.
  • the locking bracket is pivoted in the plugging direction of the connector housing connected to it.
  • the respective spring element engages over a locking pin of a mating connector housing.
  • the clamping piece snaps over the locking pin.
  • the connector housings are resiliently pressed against one another by the spring element and the clamping piece.
  • the locking bracket To unlock the connector housing, the locking bracket must be pivoted against the plug-in direction of the connector housing connected to it.
  • the locking clip In the locked state, the locking clip is in an upper position in the area of the mating connector housing. As a result, it can happen that the locking bracket is actuated, for example by a worker leaning against a machine in the area of the plug connection, and the lock and the plug connection are unintentionally separated as a result.
  • the DE 600 16 140 T2 shows a locking mechanism in a connector, this locking mechanism comprising: a locking arm and a locking part which are respectively provided on the connector housing and the element and are capable of engaging with each other, the locking arm and the locking part respectively a lever and provided on each of the two connector housings.
  • the U.S. 9,385,473 B2 shows a lever actuated electrical connector having a housing mateable with a mating connector having a complementary mating terminal.
  • a counter lever is positioned on the housing and is rotatable from an initial mating position to a final mating position.
  • a lever latch is disposed on the mating lever and latches into a mating housing of the mating connector when the mating connector and electrical connector are fully mated.
  • the EP 2 059 979 B1 shows an electrical connector assembly wherein the first and second electrical connectors are provided with an operating lever movably mounted thereon for moving between an unmated position with connectors unmated and a locked position with connectors mated.
  • the DE 10 2014 017 625 A1 shows a lever-type connector comprising a connector main body connectable with a mating connector and a lever displaceable on the connector main body and mounted between a connection start position and a connection position.
  • the EP 2 535 913 B1 discloses a service connector with a lever and a cover that movably supports the lever between one side and another side.
  • the object of the invention is to propose a locking bracket which ensures that two connector housings are securely locked together and at the same time cannot be accidentally opened.
  • the connector housing according to the invention is equipped with at least one locking bracket.
  • the connector housing usually has a rectangular cross-section. If only one locking clip is provided, this is located on the long side of the connector housing. If two locking brackets are provided, one locking bracket is located on a narrow side of the connector housing.
  • the connector housing has bearing journals on which the locking bracket is pivotably mounted.
  • the locking bracket is provided for reversible locking of the connector housing with a mating connector housing.
  • the connector housings are resiliently pressed against each other via the locking clip. As a rule, a seal is provided in the area of the interface of the connector housings that are plugged into one another, which prevents media from penetrating.
  • the locking bracket has a locking area and an actuation area.
  • the locking area takes over the locking function of the locking bracket.
  • the operating area is designed so that a user can easily pivot the locking bracket.
  • the locking area of the locking bracket is analogous to the locking bracket EP 0 731 534 B1 designed. This technique has proven itself.
  • the invention consists in that the locking bracket has a locking means which is used to lock the locking bracket in its pivoting movement. It makes sense for the locking bracket to be locked in the position in which the connector housings are locked together.
  • the locking bracket has a U-shaped basic shape.
  • the locking bracket has an actuating handle, which essentially represents the actuating area.
  • Side parts protrude perpendicularly from the actuating handle and form the locking area at the ends.
  • the side parts have pockets extending in the direction of the side parts, in each of which a spring element is mounted.
  • the spring element essentially has a C-shaped basic shape.
  • the locking bracket has a bearing axis which is arranged between the locking area and the actuating area. This creates a particularly favorable leverage effect for a user of the locking clip.
  • the locking bar can therefore also be swiveled easily by less strong people.
  • the locking means which fixes the locking clip in its locking position, is arranged in the area of the actuating handle. This position is easily visible to a user and simplifies the operation of the locking bar since the locking bar can still be operated with one hand. If two locking brackets are provided, the user can unlock the connector with both hands in a single step.
  • the locking means advantageously has a latching hook.
  • a recess is provided on the connector housing, into which the latching hook can engage to block the pivoting movement of the locking clip.
  • the mechanical combination of locking hook and recess is particularly wear-resistant and therefore also allows many mating cycles.
  • a spring element which is operatively connected to the locking means is arranged in the area of the actuating handle of the locking clip.
  • the spring force of the spring element is aligned in such a way that the latching hook of the locking means—in the locked position of the locking bracket—is pressed into the recess of the connector housing.
  • the spring element is advantageously a spiral spring. A spiral spring is inexpensive and can be easily replaced after wear.
  • the locking means is mounted in the region of the actuating handle such that it can be pivoted along an axis of rotation.
  • the pivot axis of the locking means is aligned perpendicular to the pivot axis of the locking bracket.
  • the locking means can initially pivot back in front of the recess of the connector housing and then pivot or engage in the recess.
  • the locking means must first be swung out of the recess—against the spring force of the spring element—before the locking clip is released for the swinging movement.
  • the locking bracket and the locking means integrated therein can be operated almost simultaneously in a single sequence of movements. Therefore, the locking bracket presented here is particularly ergonomic to use.
  • the locking means can be fixed in the locked position on the locking clip.
  • a padlock can be used for this purpose, for example. This ensures that the plug connection cannot be disconnected unintentionally or by unauthorized persons.
  • the locking bracket proposed here is particularly safe due to its properties.
  • a plug connection is protected against unintentional opening by the locking means integrated in the locking clip.
  • the pivoting movement of the locking bracket is also designed in such a way that locking takes place by pressing the locking bracket down. This movement is perceived as easy by a user. When unlocking, the locking bracket must be pushed up. This movement is a bit more difficult for a user to perform and therefore needs to be done consciously.
  • the figure 1 shows a partially transparent and perspective representation of a locking bracket 1, which is pivotally held on a connector housing 2 on bearing pins 3.
  • the connector housing 2 shown is also referred to as an attachment housing because it can be attached to a machine (not shown), for example.
  • the connector housing 2 is essentially cuboid.
  • the open areas are referred to as connection side A and mating side B.
  • Connector housing 2 each have a locking bracket 1 pivotally mounted.
  • the locking bracket 1 is essentially U-shaped.
  • the locking bar has an operating area 4 on which an operating handle 5 is formed.
  • Side parts 6 protrude perpendicularly from the actuating area 4 and have pockets which extend in the direction of the side parts 6 and in which a c-shaped spring element 7 is arranged in each case.
  • the spring element 7 has a through-opening 9 at the lower end, so that the spring element 7 is also fixed via the bearing journal 3 of the connector housing 2 .
  • the spring elements 7 are provided with a clamping piece 8 at the end. The connection between spring element 7 and clamping piece 8 is form-fitting. When locking, the clamping pieces 8 at the ends engage over the bearing pins 3' of a mating connector housing 2'. At the end, the side parts 6 have a locking area 21 .
  • the line connecting the through openings 9 forms the bearing axis of the locking clip 1.
  • the bearing axis is arranged between the locking area 21 and the actuating area 4. FIG. This achieves an optimal leverage effect during the locking and unlocking movement of the locking bracket 1.
  • a locking means 10 is arranged in the actuation area 4 of the locking bracket 1 .
  • the locking means 10 is in figure 4 clearly recognizable in its functional context.
  • the locking means 10 is mounted pivotably on a bearing axis 11 .
  • the locking means 10 can be pivoted along the double arrow 12.
  • the pivoting direction is aligned perpendicularly to the pivoting movement of the locking bracket 1 .
  • the locking means 10 is essentially T-shaped and has a spiral spring 13 connected. Instead of a spiral spring 13, a spring element made of an elastomeric material can also be provided.
  • the locking means 10 has an actuating head 14 with a rough surface structure.
  • the locking means 10 can be pivoted along the double arrow 12 via the actuating knob 14 .
  • the locking means 10 has a latching hook 15 at the lower end.
  • the spring force of the spiral spring 13 drives the locking hook 15 permanently in the direction of the arrow 16 and thus into a recess 17 of the connector housing 2. If the locking clip 1 is in its lower position, which represents the locking position, it is automatically in this position by the locking means 1 fixed. Only when the latching hook 10 is actively guided out of the recess 17 of the connector housing 2 via a pivoting movement initiated via the actuating head 14 is the plug connection unlocked again and can be separated.

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  1. Boîtier de connecteur (2) comprenant au moins un étrier de verrouillage (1) monté de manière pivotante par l'intermédiaire de tourillons (3), comprenant une zone de verrouillage (21) et une zone d'actionnement (4), le boîtier de connecteur (2) pouvant être verrouillé avec un boîtier de connecteur complémentaire (2') par l'étrier de verrouillage (1), l'étrier de verrouillage (1) présentant un moyen de verrouillage (10) pour bloquer le mouvement de pivotement de l'étrier de verrouillage (1), l'étrier de verrouillage (1) présentant une forme de base en U comprenant une poignée d'actionnement (5) et deux parties latérales (6) s'étendant perpendiculairement à partir de celle-ci, les parties latérales (6) présentant à leur extrémité la zone de verrouillage (21),
    caractérisé en ce que
    le moyen de verrouillage (10) est agencé dans la zone de la poignée d'actionnement (5), et
    dans la zone de la poignée d'actionnement (5) de l'étrier de verrouillage (1), un élément de ressort (13) est agencé, qui est en liaison fonctionnelle avec le moyen de verrouillage (10).
  2. Boîtier de connecteur comprenant au moins un étrier de verrouillage monté de manière pivotante sur celui-ci selon la revendication précédente,
    caractérisé en ce que
    l'étrier de verrouillage (1) présente un axe de palier, qui est agencé entre la zone de verrouillage (21) et la zone d'actionnement (4).
  3. Boîtier de connecteur comprenant au moins un étrier de verrouillage monté de manière pivotante sur celui-ci selon la revendication 2,
    caractérisé en ce que
    le moyen de verrouillage (10) présente un crochet de crantage (15).
  4. Boîtier de connecteur comprenant au moins un étrier de verrouillage monté de manière pivotante sur celui-ci selon la revendication précédente,
    caractérisé en ce que
    le boîtier de connecteur (2) présente un évidement (17), dans lequel le crochet de crantage (15) peut s'engager pour bloquer le mouvement de pivotement de l'étrier de verrouillage (1).
  5. Boîtier de connecteur comprenant au moins un étrier de verrouillage monté de manière pivotante sur celui-ci selon les deux revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que
    la force de ressort de l'élément de ressort (13) est orientée de telle sorte que le crochet de crantage (15) du moyen de verrouillage (10) est pressé dans l'évidement (17) du boîtier de connecteur (2).
  6. Boîtier de connecteur comprenant au moins un étrier de verrouillage monté de manière pivotante sur celui-ci selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
    caractérisé en ce que
    le moyen de verrouillage (10) est monté de manière pivotante le long d'un axe de rotation (11) dans la zone de la poignée d'actionnement (5).
  7. Procédé d'utilisation d'un boîtier de connecteur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
    a) dans lequel le boîtier de connecteur (2) est réuni par ajustement serré avec le boîtier de connecteur complémentaire (2'), à chaque fois dans la direction d'enfichage,
    b) dans lequel l'au moins un étrier de verrouillage (1) est ensuite abaissé dans la direction d'enfichage (18) du boîtier de connecteur complémentaire (2'),
    c) moyennant quoi la zone de verrouillage (4) de l'étrier de verrouillage (1) s'engage sur les tourillons (3') du boîtier de connecteur complémentaire (2'),
    d) moyennant quoi le moyen de verrouillage (10) fixe l'étrier de verrouillage (1) dans sa position de verrouillage.
  8. Procédé selon la revendication précédente,
    e) dans lequel l'étrier de verrouillage (1) est débloqué de sa position de verrouillage par l'intermédiaire du moyen de verrouillage (10),
    f) dans lequel l'au moins un étrier de verrouillage (1) est ensuite pivoté dans la direction d'enfichage du boîtier de connecteur (2),
    g) dans lequel le boîtier de connecteur (2) et le boîtier de connecteur complémentaire (2') sont écartés l'un de l'autre, à l'encontre de la direction d'enfichage respective.
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