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EP3709454B1
EP3709454B1 EP19162424.6A EP19162424A EP3709454B1 EP 3709454 B1 EP3709454 B1 EP 3709454B1 EP 19162424 A EP19162424 A EP 19162424A EP 3709454 B1 EP3709454 B1 EP 3709454B1
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Stefan Kurz
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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
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/514—Bases; Cases composed as a modular blocks or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
    • 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
    • H01R13/518—Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing, hoods for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames
    • 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  
    • H01R13/652—Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices, e.g. anti-static shielding   with earth pin, blade or socket
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R11/00—Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal, or conductive member, blocks of binding posts
    • H01R11/11—End pieces or tapping pieces for wires, supported by the wire and for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal or conductive member
    • H01R11/32—End pieces with two or more terminations
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/58—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation characterised by the form or material of the contacting members
    • H01R4/64—Connections between or with conductive parts having primarily a non-electric function, e.g. frame, casing, rail

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  • the invention relates to a contacting device, a module for an electrical plug connector with a contacting device and a plug connector with a contacting device.
  • Various connectors are known from the prior art.
  • Various modular connectors are also known. These include a frame in which plug-in modules are used.
  • Connectors often have to be assembled at the installation site. In order to minimize the time and tools required at the installation site, connectors must be easy to assemble.
  • Earthing and protective conductors are usually integrated in multi-pole connectors. For safety reasons, with certain plug-in connectors, an electrical connection must also be established between the grounding and / or protective conductor and the holding frame that is at ground potential. For this purpose, wires must be soldered or screwed during assembly. This work is time consuming and error prone.
  • a connector module with a contacting device received therein, according to the preamble of claim 1 is known.
  • the electrical contact comprises a connection side and a plug side.
  • the contact means which comprises a spring area for making electrical contact with the holding frame, is connected.
  • the protective conductor connection comprises a first connection area for the clamping connection of a first line and a second connection area for the clamping connection of a second line.
  • a connector with a holding frame in which electrical contacts are held in plug-in modules is known.
  • the plug-in modules can be inserted into and removed from the holding frame on both sides.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object of specifying a device with which the grounding and / or protective conductor in an electrical connector can be connected quickly and easily to other components of the connector.
  • a device is to be specified which can be used and processed with common tools.
  • the device should ensure a long-lasting and safe electrical connection.
  • the device should be suitable for different connectors, in particular for modular connectors.
  • the contacting device comprises a first contacting section, which has a first receiving channel for receiving an electrical conductor, in particular a protective and / or grounding conductor, or an electrical contact, and a second contacting section, which is preferably arranged axially to the first contacting section, which has a second receiving channel, for receiving an electrical conductor, in particular a protective and / or grounding conductor, or an electrical contact, and is electrically conductively connected to the first contacting section.
  • the contacting device comprises a conductor, the first end of which is electrically conductively connected to the first contacting section or the second contacting section via a connection point.
  • the contacting device can be electrically connected to further elements of the plug connector through the conductor, so that an electrical connection can be established between the protective and / or grounding conductor arranged in the contacting device and further components of the plug connector.
  • the connection can be established easily and securely.
  • a flange which serves as a stop surface when fastening the contacting device in a holding module, is integrally formed.
  • a collar for improved introduction of an electrical conductor is formed on the second contacting section.
  • the protective and / or grounding conductor can be easily inserted into the contacting device.
  • the collar avoids wobbling play of the contacts and thus incorrect connection.
  • the first contact section and / or the second contact section are designed to be at least approximately rotationally symmetrical. This results in a compact design and optimal processability.
  • the conductor is designed to be bendable, so that its second end can be connected to any point on a holding frame of a connector.
  • the contacting device arranged in the connector and connected to a protective and / or grounding conductor can be easily and quickly connected to other components of the connector, in particular to a holding frame or the housing, by bending the conductor.
  • connection point is produced by soldering or welding.
  • the second contacting section is preferably designed as a crimp sleeve.
  • the second contacting section is preferably designed as a pin contact.
  • the conductor is electrically insulated.
  • the first end of the conductor is stripped and inserted laterally through a bore into the contacting device. This enables a compact design.
  • first contact section and the second contact section are made at least partially from copper, aluminum or an electrically conductive plastic.
  • the first contact section and / or the second contact section are produced by milling, turning, injection molding, 3D printing or by die casting.
  • first contacting section and the second contacting section are made in one piece.
  • a holding module for an electrical plug connector can be equipped with a contacting device according to the invention.
  • the holding module has at least one guide channel for receiving the conductor.
  • the holding module is otherwise preferably as structurally identical as possible to holding modules for modular plug connectors known from the prior art.
  • An electrical plug connector according to the invention can also be equipped with a contacting device according to the invention.
  • the electrical connector is preferably of modular design.
  • Fig. 1a shows a contacting device 1 according to the invention with a first contacting section 11, a second contacting section 12 and a conductor 15 connected to it at a first end 151.
  • the conductor 15 is delimited by a second end 152.
  • a flange 13 is arranged between the first contacting section 11 and the second contacting section 12.
  • a collar 14 is formed on the second contacting section 12.
  • Figure 1b shows the contacting device 1 according to the invention Fig. 1a in a top view.
  • Flange 13 and first contacting section 11 are circular in shape.
  • the conductor 15 is arranged at the first end 151 approximately perpendicular to this circle on the contacting device.
  • FIG. 11 shows the contacting device 1 in a sectional view along the line in FIG Figure 1b drawn section line AA.
  • the first contact section 11 has a first receiving channel 110.
  • the second contacting section 12 has a second receiving channel 120.
  • the first end 151 of the conductor 15 is inserted through a bore 17 into the second contacting section 12 and connected to it in an electrically conductive manner via a connection point 16.
  • Fig. 2a shows a connector 9 according to the invention with a holding frame 7 and holding modules 8A, 8B, 8C.
  • the holding modules 8A, 8B, 8C are anchored in the holding frame 7.
  • 8A is a holding module for a contacting device according to the invention, the holding modules 8B and 8C are suitable for electrical conductors and / or contacts known from the prior art.
  • the second end 152 of the conductor 15 protrudes from the holding module 8A.
  • the dashed line visualizes the bent conductor 15, the second end 152 of which is connected to the holding frame 7.
  • Figure 2b shows the connector 9 from Fig. 2a in a top view.
  • the conductor 15 is guided in a guide channel 8A1 formed on the holding module 8A.
  • the conductor 15 is guided past the remaining holding modules 8B and 8C to a contact point of the holding frame 7.
  • FIG. 11 shows a sectional view along the line in FIG Figure 1b
  • the holding module 8A for the contacting device has a receiving channel 8A2 for introducing the first contacting section 11 and the second contacting section 12.
  • the receiving channel 8A2 and the dimensions of the first and second contacting sections 11, 12 are matched to one another.
  • the holding module 8A is connected to the holding frame 7 via locking elements 8A3. Of the Conductor 15 is guided in a guide channel 8A1 formed on the receiving channel 8A2.
  • Fig. 4 shows the connector 9 from Fig. 2a in an exploded view.
  • the contacting device 1 can be inserted into the holding module 8A, so that the conductor 15 is supported in the guide channel 8A1.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Kontaktierungsvorrichtung, ein Modul für einen elektrischen Steckverbinder mit einer Kontaktierungsvorrichtung sowie einen Steckverbinder mit einer Kontaktierungsvorrichtung.The invention relates to a contacting device, a module for an electrical plug connector with a contacting device and a plug connector with a contacting device.

Aus dem Stand der Technik sind diverse Steckverbinder bekannt. Ebenso sind diverse modular aufgebaute Steckverbinder bekannt. Diese umfassen einen Rahmen, in welchen Steckmodule eingesetzt werden.Various connectors are known from the prior art. Various modular connectors are also known. These include a frame in which plug-in modules are used.

Steckverbinder müssen oftmals am Einbauort konfektioniert werden. Um den Werkzeug- und Zeitbedarf am Einbauort zu minimieren, müssen Steckverbinder einfach konfektionierbar sein.Connectors often have to be assembled at the installation site. In order to minimize the time and tools required at the installation site, connectors must be easy to assemble.

Erdungs- und Schutzleiter sind in der Regel in mehrpolige Steckverbinder mit integriert. Aus Sicherheitsgründen muss bei gewissen Steckverbindern auch eine elektrische Verbindung zwischen Erdungs- und/oder Schutzleiter und dem auf Erdpotential liegenden Halterahmen hergestellt werden. Hierfür müssen bei der Konfektionierung Drähte verlötet oder verschraubt werden. Diese Arbeit ist zeitaufwändig und fehleranfällig.Earthing and protective conductors are usually integrated in multi-pole connectors. For safety reasons, with certain plug-in connectors, an electrical connection must also be established between the grounding and / or protective conductor and the holding frame that is at ground potential. For this purpose, wires must be soldered or screwed during assembly. This work is time consuming and error prone.

Aus der DE102013108383A1 ist ein Steckverbindermodul mit einer darin aufgenommenen Kontaktierungsvorrichtung, nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1, bekannt. Der elektrische Kontakt umfasst eine Anschlussseite und eine Steckseite. Im mittleren Bereich ist das Kontaktmittel, welches einen Federbereich zur elektrischen Kontaktierung des Halterahmens umfasst, verbunden.From the DE102013108383A1 a connector module with a contacting device received therein, according to the preamble of claim 1, is known. The electrical contact comprises a connection side and a plug side. In the middle area, the contact means, which comprises a spring area for making electrical contact with the holding frame, is connected.

Aus der US4906199A ist ein Steckverbinder mit integrierter Erdung der Abschirmung von Leitungen bekannt.From the US4906199A a connector with integrated grounding of the shielding of lines is known.

Aus der DE2940743A1 ist eine elektrische Verbinderanordnung für Hochspannungsanordnungen mit einer Erdverbindung bekannt.From the DE2940743A1 an electrical connector assembly for high voltage assemblies having a ground connection is known.

Aus der WO2014/029459 ist ein Steckverbinder mit einem Schutzleiteranschluss bekannt. Der Schutzleiteranschluss umfasst einen ersten Anschlussbereich zum klemmenden Anschluss einer ersten Leitung und einen zweiten Anschlussbereich zum klemmenden Anschluss einer zweiten Leitung.From the WO2014 / 029459 a connector with a protective conductor connection is known. The protective conductor connection comprises a first connection area for the clamping connection of a first line and a second connection area for the clamping connection of a second line.

Aus der WO2011/069522A1 ist ein Steckverbinder mit einem Halterahmen, in dem elektrische Kontakte in Steck-Modulen gehalten sind, bekannt. Die Steck-Module können beidseitig in den Halterahmen eingesetzt und wieder entfernt werden.From the WO2011 / 069522A1 a connector with a holding frame in which electrical contacts are held in plug-in modules is known. The plug-in modules can be inserted into and removed from the holding frame on both sides.

Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zu Grunde, eine Vorrichtung anzugeben, mit der der Erdungs- und/oder Schutzleiter in einem elektrischen Steckverbinder einfach und schnell mit weiteren Komponenten des Steckverbinders verbindbar ist.The invention is therefore based on the object of specifying a device with which the grounding and / or protective conductor in an electrical connector can be connected quickly and easily to other components of the connector.

Insbesondere ist eine Vorrichtung anzugeben, welche mit gängigen Werkzeugen einsetz- und verarbeitbar ist.In particular, a device is to be specified which can be used and processed with common tools.

Zudem soll die Vorrichtung eine langlebige und sichere elektrische Verbindung sicherstellen.In addition, the device should ensure a long-lasting and safe electrical connection.

Ferner soll die Vorrichtung für unterschiedliche Steckverbinder, insbesondere für modulare Steckverbinder, geeignet sein.Furthermore, the device should be suitable for different connectors, in particular for modular connectors.

Diese Aufgabe wird mit einer Kontaktierungsvorrichtung, einem Haltemodul bzw. einem elektrischen Steckverbinder, gelöst, welche die in Anspruch 1, bzw. Anspruch 9 bzw. Anspruch 11 angegebenen Merkmale aufweist. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in weiteren Ansprüchen angegeben.This object is achieved with a contacting device, a holding module or an electrical connector, which has the features specified in claim 1, claim 9 and claim 11, respectively. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in further claims.

Die Kontaktierungsvorrichtung umfasst einem ersten Kontaktierungsabschnitt, welcher einen ersten Aufnahmekanal, zur Aufnahme eines elektrischen Leiters, insbesondere eines Schutz- und/oder Erdungsleiters, oder eines elektrischen Kontakts, aufweist, und einem vorzugsweise axial zum ersten Kontaktierungsabschnitt angeordneten zweiten Kontaktierungsabschnitt, welcher einen zweiten Aufnahmekanal, zur Aufnahme eines elektrischen Leiters, insbesondere eines Schutz- und/oder Erdungsleiters, oder eines elektrischen Kontakts, aufweist und mit dem ersten Kontaktierungsabschnitt elektrisch leitend verbunden ist. Erfindungsgemäss umfasst die Kontaktierungsvorrichtung einen Leiter, dessen erstes Ende über eine Verbindungsstelle elektrisch leitend mit dem ersten Kontaktierungsabschnitt oder dem zweiten Kontaktierungsabschnitt verbunden ist. Durch den Leiter ist die Kontaktierungsvorrichtung mit weiteren Elementen des Steckverbinders elektrisch verbindbar, so dass eine elektrische Verbindung zwischen dem in der Kontaktierungsvorrichtung angeordneten Schutz- und/oder Erdungsleiters und weiteren Komponenten des Steckverbinders hergestellt werden kann. Die Verbindung ist einfach und sicher herstellbar.The contacting device comprises a first contacting section, which has a first receiving channel for receiving an electrical conductor, in particular a protective and / or grounding conductor, or an electrical contact, and a second contacting section, which is preferably arranged axially to the first contacting section, which has a second receiving channel, for receiving an electrical conductor, in particular a protective and / or grounding conductor, or an electrical contact, and is electrically conductively connected to the first contacting section. According to the invention, the contacting device comprises a conductor, the first end of which is electrically conductively connected to the first contacting section or the second contacting section via a connection point. The contacting device can be electrically connected to further elements of the plug connector through the conductor, so that an electrical connection can be established between the protective and / or grounding conductor arranged in the contacting device and further components of the plug connector. The connection can be established easily and securely.

In einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ist vorzugsweise zwischen dem ersten Kontaktierungsabschnitt und dem zweiten Kontaktierungsabschnitt ein Flansch, welcher als Anschlagfläche bei der Befestigung der Kontaktierungsvorrichtung in einem Haltemodul dient, angeformt. Hierdurch kann die Kontaktierungsvorrichtung einfach und schnell in Haltemodule eingeführt und darin angeordnet werden.In a preferred embodiment, there is preferably between the first contacting section and the second Contacting section, a flange which serves as a stop surface when fastening the contacting device in a holding module, is integrally formed. As a result, the contacting device can be inserted into holding modules and arranged therein simply and quickly.

In einer weiteren besonders bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ist am zweiten Kontaktierungsabschnitt ein Kragen zur verbesserten Einführung eines elektrischen Leiter angeformt. Hierdurch kann der Schutz- und/oder Erdungsleiter einfach in die Kontaktierungsvorrichtung eingeführt werden. Zudem wird durch den Kragen das Taumelspiel der Kontakte und damit eine Fehlsteckung vermieden.In a further particularly preferred embodiment, a collar for improved introduction of an electrical conductor is formed on the second contacting section. As a result, the protective and / or grounding conductor can be easily inserted into the contacting device. In addition, the collar avoids wobbling play of the contacts and thus incorrect connection.

Erfindungsgemäss sind der erste Kontaktierungsabschnitt und/oder der zweite Kontaktierungsabschnitt zumindest annähernd rotationssymmetrisch ausgestaltet. Hierdurch sind eine kompakte Bauform und optimale Verarbeitbarkeit gegeben.According to the invention, the first contact section and / or the second contact section are designed to be at least approximately rotationally symmetrical. This results in a compact design and optimal processability.

Erfindungsgemäss ist der Leiter biegbar ausgestaltet, so dass sein zweites Ende mit einer beliebigen Stelle an einem Halterahmen eines Steckverbinders verbindbar ist. Hierdurch kann die im Steckverbinder angeordnete und mit einem Schutz- und/oder Erdungsleiter verbundene Kontaktierungsvorrichtung durch Zurechtbiegen des Leiters einfach und schnell mit weiteren Komponenten des Steckverbinders, insbesondere mit einem Halterahmen oder dem Gehäuse, elektrisch leitend verbunden werden.According to the invention, the conductor is designed to be bendable, so that its second end can be connected to any point on a holding frame of a connector. As a result, the contacting device arranged in the connector and connected to a protective and / or grounding conductor can be easily and quickly connected to other components of the connector, in particular to a holding frame or the housing, by bending the conductor.

In einer besonders bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ist die Verbindungsstelle durch Löten oder Schweissen hergestellt. Vorzugsweise ist der zweite Kontaktierungsabschnitt als Crimphülse ausgestaltet. Der zweite Kontaktierungsabschnitt ist vorzugsweise als Stiftkontakt ausgestaltet.In a particularly preferred embodiment, the connection point is produced by soldering or welding. The second contacting section is preferably designed as a crimp sleeve. The second contacting section is preferably designed as a pin contact.

Erfindungsgemäss ist der Leiter elektrisch isoliert. Das erste Ende des Leiters ist abisoliert und seitlich durch eine Bohrung in die Kontaktierungsvorrichtung eingeführt. Dies ermöglicht eine kompakte Bauform.According to the invention, the conductor is electrically insulated. The first end of the conductor is stripped and inserted laterally through a bore into the contacting device. This enables a compact design.

In einer weiteren Ausgestaltung sind der erste Kontaktierungsabschnitt und der zweite Kontaktierungsabschnitt zumindest teilweise aus Kupfer, Aluminium oder einem elektrisch leitfähigen Kunststoff gefertigt.In a further embodiment, the first contact section and the second contact section are made at least partially from copper, aluminum or an electrically conductive plastic.

In einer besonders bevorzugten Ausgestaltung sind der erste Kontaktierungsabschnitt und/oder der zweite Kontaktierungsabschnitt durch Fräsen, Drehen, Spritzgiessen, 3D-Druck oder durch Druckguss hergestellt.In a particularly preferred embodiment, the first contact section and / or the second contact section are produced by milling, turning, injection molding, 3D printing or by die casting.

In einer weiteren besonders bevorzugten Ausgestaltung sind der erste Kontaktierungsabschnitt und der zweite Kontaktierungsabschnitt einstückig ausgeführt.In a further particularly preferred embodiment, the first contacting section and the second contacting section are made in one piece.

Mit einer erfindungsgemässen Kontaktierungsvorrichtung ist ein ebenfalls erfindungsgemässes Haltemodul für einen elektrischen Steckverbinder bestückbar. Das Haltemodul weist in einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung zumindest einen Führungskanal zur Aufnahme des Leiters auf. Das Haltemodul ist ansonsten vorzugsweise möglichst baugleich zu aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Haltemodulen für modulare Steckverbinder.A holding module for an electrical plug connector, likewise according to the invention, can be equipped with a contacting device according to the invention. In a preferred embodiment, the holding module has at least one guide channel for receiving the conductor. The holding module is otherwise preferably as structurally identical as possible to holding modules for modular plug connectors known from the prior art.

Mit einer erfindungsgemässen Kontaktierungsvorrichtung ist ein ebenfalls erfindungsgemässer elektrischen Steckverbinder ausrüstbar. Der elektrische Steckverbinder ist vorzugsweise modular aufgebaut.An electrical plug connector according to the invention can also be equipped with a contacting device according to the invention. The electrical connector is preferably of modular design.

Nachfolgend wird die Erfindung anhand von Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Dabei zeigt:

Fig. 1a
eine erfindungsgemässe Kontaktierungsvorrichtung 1;
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die erfindungsgemässe Kontaktierungsvorrichtung 1 aus Fig. 1a in einer Draufsicht;
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die Kontaktierungsvorrichtung 1 in einer Schnittdarstellung entlang der in Fig. 1b eingezeichneten Schnittlinie A--A;
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einen erfindungsgemässen Steckverbinder 9 mit einem Halterahmen 7 und Haltemodulen 8A, 8B, 8C;
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den Steckverbinder 9 aus Fig. 2a in einer Draufsicht;
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eine Schnittdarstellung entlang der in Fig. 1b eingezeichneten Schnittlinie A-A des Steckverbinders 9;
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den Steckverbinder 9 aus Fig. 2a in einer Explosionsdarstellung;
The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to drawings. It shows:
Fig. 1a
a contacting device 1 according to the invention;
Figure 1b
the contacting device 1 according to the invention Fig. 1a in a plan view;
Figure 1c
the contacting device 1 in a sectional view along the in Figure 1b drawn section line A - A;
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a connector 9 according to the invention with a holding frame 7 and holding modules 8A, 8B, 8C;
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the connector 9 Fig. 2a in a plan view;
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a sectional view along the in Figure 1b the drawn section line AA of the connector 9;
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the connector 9 Fig. 2a in an exploded view;

Fig. 1a zeigt eine erfindungsgemässe Kontaktierungsvorrichtung 1 mit einem ersten Kontaktierungsabschnitt 11, einem zweiten Kontaktierungsabschnitt 12 und einem an einem ersten Ende 151 damit verbundenen Leiter 15. Der Leiter 15 ist durch ein zweites Ende 152 begrenzt. Zwischen dem ersten Kontaktierungsabschnitt 11 und dem zweiten Kontaktierungsabschnitt 12 ist ein Flansch 13 angeordnet. Am zweiten Kontaktierungsabschnitt 12 ist ein Kragen 14 angeformt. Fig. 1a shows a contacting device 1 according to the invention with a first contacting section 11, a second contacting section 12 and a conductor 15 connected to it at a first end 151. The conductor 15 is delimited by a second end 152. A flange 13 is arranged between the first contacting section 11 and the second contacting section 12. A collar 14 is formed on the second contacting section 12.

Fig. 1b zeigt die erfindungsgemässe Kontaktierungsvorrichtung 1 aus Fig. 1a in einer Draufsicht. Flansch 13 und erster Kontaktierungsabschnitt 11 sind kreisförmig ausgestaltet. Der Leiter 15 ist am ersten Ende 151 annähernd senkrecht zu diesem Kreis an der Kontakierungsvorrichtung angeordnet. Figure 1b shows the contacting device 1 according to the invention Fig. 1a in a top view. Flange 13 and first contacting section 11 are circular in shape. The conductor 15 is arranged at the first end 151 approximately perpendicular to this circle on the contacting device.

Fig. 1c zeigt die Kontaktierungsvorrichtung 1 in einer Schnittdarstellung entlang der in Fig. 1b eingezeichneten Schnittlinie A-A. Der erste Kontaktierungsabschnitt 11 weist in der gezeigten Ausgestaltung einen ersten Aufnahmekanal 110 auf. Der zweite Kontaktierungsabschnitt 12 weist einen zweiten Aufnahmekanal 120 auf. Das erste Ende 151 des Leiters 15 ist durch eine Bohrung 17 in den zweiten Kontaktierungsabschnitt 12 eingeführt und über eine Verbindungsstelle 16 mit diesem elektrisch leitend verbunden. Figure 1c FIG. 11 shows the contacting device 1 in a sectional view along the line in FIG Figure 1b drawn section line AA. In the embodiment shown, the first contact section 11 has a first receiving channel 110. The second contacting section 12 has a second receiving channel 120. The first end 151 of the conductor 15 is inserted through a bore 17 into the second contacting section 12 and connected to it in an electrically conductive manner via a connection point 16.

Fig. 2a zeigt einen erfindungsgemässen Steckverbinder 9 mit einem Halterahmen 7 und Haltemodulen 8A, 8B, 8C. Die Haltemodule 8A, 8B, 8C sind im Haltrahmen 7 verankert. 8A ist ein Haltemodul für eine erfindungsgemässe Kontaktierungsvorrichtung, die Haltemoule 8B und 8C sind für aus dem Stand der Technik bekannte elektrische Leiter und/oder Kontakte geeignet. Das zweite Ende 152 des Leiters 15 ragt aus dem Haltemodul 8A hinaus. Die gestrichelte Linie visualisiert den gebogenen Leiter 15, dessen zweites Ende 152 mit dem Haltrahmen 7 verbunden ist. Fig. 2a shows a connector 9 according to the invention with a holding frame 7 and holding modules 8A, 8B, 8C. The holding modules 8A, 8B, 8C are anchored in the holding frame 7. 8A is a holding module for a contacting device according to the invention, the holding modules 8B and 8C are suitable for electrical conductors and / or contacts known from the prior art. The second end 152 of the conductor 15 protrudes from the holding module 8A. The dashed line visualizes the bent conductor 15, the second end 152 of which is connected to the holding frame 7.

Fig. 2b zeigt den Steckverbinder 9 aus Fig. 2a in einer Draufsicht. Der Leiter 15 ist in einem am Haltemodul 8A angeformten Führungskanal 8A1 geführt. Der Leiter 15 ist an den übrigen Haltemodulen 8B und 8C vorbei zu einer Kontaktierstelle des Halterahmens 7 geführt. Figure 2b shows the connector 9 from Fig. 2a in a top view. The conductor 15 is guided in a guide channel 8A1 formed on the holding module 8A. The conductor 15 is guided past the remaining holding modules 8B and 8C to a contact point of the holding frame 7.

Fig. 3 zeigt eine Schnittdarstellung entlang der in Fig. 1b eingezeichneten Schnittlinie A-A des Steckverbinders 9. Das Haltemodul 8A für die Kontaktierungsvorrichtung weist einen Aufnahmekanal 8A2 zum Einführen des ersten Kontaktierungsabschnitts 11 und des zweiten Kontaktierungsabschnitts 12 auf. Der Aufnahmekanal 8A2 und die Dimensionen des ersten und zweiten Kontaktierungsabschnitts 11, 12 sind aufeinander abgestimmt. Das Haltemodul 8A ist über Verriegelungselemente 8A3 mit dem Halterahmen 7 verbunden. Der Leiter 15 ist in einem am Aufnahmekanal 8A2 angeformten Führungskanal 8A1 geführt. Fig. 3 FIG. 11 shows a sectional view along the line in FIG Figure 1b The section line AA of the plug connector 9 shown in the drawing. The holding module 8A for the contacting device has a receiving channel 8A2 for introducing the first contacting section 11 and the second contacting section 12. The receiving channel 8A2 and the dimensions of the first and second contacting sections 11, 12 are matched to one another. The holding module 8A is connected to the holding frame 7 via locking elements 8A3. Of the Conductor 15 is guided in a guide channel 8A1 formed on the receiving channel 8A2.

Fig. 4 zeigt den Steckverbinder 9 aus Fig. 2a in einer Explosionsdarstellung. Die Kontaktierungsvorrichtung 1 ist in das Haltemodul 8A einführbar, so dass der Leiter 15 im Führungskanal 8A1 gelagert ist. Fig. 4 shows the connector 9 from Fig. 2a in an exploded view. The contacting device 1 can be inserted into the holding module 8A, so that the conductor 15 is supported in the guide channel 8A1.

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KontaktierungsvorrichtungContacting device
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erster Kontaktierungsabschnittfirst contacting section
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erster Aufnahmekanalfirst recording channel
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zweiter Kontaktierungsabschnittsecond contacting section
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zweiter Aufnahmekanalsecond recording channel
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Flanschflange
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Kragencollar
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Leiterladder
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erstes Endefirst end
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zweites Endesecond end
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VerbindungsstelleJunction
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Bohrungdrilling
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HalterahmenHolding frame
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Haltemodul für KontaktierungsvorrichtungHolding module for contacting device
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FührungskanalGuide channel
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AufnahmekanalRecording channel
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VerriegelungselementLocking element
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SteckverbinderConnectors

Claims (12)

  1. Contacting device (1) with a first contacting section (11), which preferably has a first receiving channel (110) for receiving an electrical conductor, in particular a protective and / or grounding conductor, or an electrical contact, and a preferably axial to the first contacting section (11) arranged second contacting section (12), which preferably has a second receiving channel (120) for receiving an electrical conductor, in particular a protective and / or grounding conductor, or an electrical contact, and is electrically conductive with the first contacting section (11) is connected, wherein the contacting device (1) comprises a conductor (15), the first end (151) of which is electrically conductively connected to the first contacting section (11) or the second contacting section (12) via a connection point (16), characterized in that the conductor (15) is designed to be flexible, so that its second end (152) can be connected to any point on a holding frame (7) of a connector (9) and that the first contacting section (11) and / or the second contacting section (12) are designed to be at least approximately rotationally symmetrical and that first end (151) of the conductor (15) is stripped and laterally inserted through a bore (17) into the contacting device (1) .
  2. Contacting device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that preferably between the first contacting section (11) and the second contacting section (12) there is a flange (13) which acts as a stop surface when the contacting device (1) is fastened in a holding module (8A).
  3. Contacting device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a collar (14) for improved introduction of an electrical conductor is formed on the second contacting section (12).
  4. Contacting device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the connection point (16) is produced by soldering or welding.
  5. Contacting device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the second contacting section (12) is designed as a crimp sleeve and / or that the second contacting section (12) is designed as a pin contact.
  6. Contacting device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the first contacting section (11) and the second contacting section (12) are made at least partially from copper, aluminum or an electrically conductive plastic.
  7. Contacting device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the first contacting section (11) and / or the second contacting section (12) are produced by milling, turning, injection molding, 3D printing or by die casting.
  8. Contacting device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the first contacting section (11) and the second contacting section (12) are made in one piece.
  9. Holding module (8A) for an electric connector (9) with a contacting device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8.
  10. Holding module (8A) according to claim 9, characterized in that the holding module (8A) has at least one guide channel (8A1) for receiving the conductor (15).
  11. Electrical connector (9) with at least one contacting device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8.
  12. Electrical connector (9) according to claim 11, characterized in that the electrical connector (9) has a modular structure.
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