EP3785334B1 - Connector part with a shielding sleeve - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a connector part according to the preamble of claim 1 and a method for producing a connector part.
- Such a connector part comprises an electrically conductive shielding sleeve, a plug-in section arranged on the shielding sleeve for plugging connection to an associated mating connector part, at least one electrical contact element arranged in or on the plug-in section and a plastic housing part at least partially enclosing the shielding sleeve.
- a connector part of this type can be designed, for example, as a so-called round connector in which the plug-in section has an essentially cylindrical shape and can be connected to a correspondingly shaped, complementary mating connector part.
- a circular connector can be used advantageously for data, sensor signal and power transmission in an industrial environment, for example. From the U.S. 2015/332809 A1 a connector part according to the preamble of claim 1 is known.
- the shielding sleeve is made from an electrically conductive material and is used in particular to shield signals transmitted via the connector part.
- the plastic housing part can be formed directly on the shielding sleeve, for example by overmolding, and thus partially encloses the shielding sleeve in such a way that line cores of an electrical line connected to the connector part are fixed relative to the shielding sleeve and are thus fixed to the connector part.
- such a connector part In general, it is desirable for such a connector part to maintain a predefined degree of protection and to be adequately moisture-proof. For this purpose it is necessary to seal a transition between the plastic housing part and the shielding sleeve so that moisture cannot penetrate through any capillary gap between the plastic housing part and the shielding sleeve into the interior of the Connector part can reach. If the plastic housing part is formed by overmoulding the shielding sleeve, such a seal may be difficult.
- the DE 10 2010 036 324 A1 describes a cable and an injection-moulded component arranged thereon.
- the molded component is sealed off from the cable by a sealing element.
- At one from the DE 10 2013 205 493 A1 known connector is a shield sealed to a conductor.
- EP 2 112 721 A1 describes a plug-in connection, in which a compression ring is arranged in front of one end of the cable insulation under the overmolding, which encloses the cable insulation and is mechanically pressed from at least two sides, so that the compression ring inelastically deforms the cable insulation and the underlying braided shield, the wire insulation and the cable wire permanently pinching constricted.
- the object of the present invention is to provide a connector part and a method for producing a connector part which, with a simple structure and simple production, enable reliable sealing of the plastic housing part with respect to the shielding sleeve.
- the connector part comprises a pressing element which is arranged on the shielding sleeve and is connected to the plastic housing part and has a receiving device, and a sealing element which is arranged in the receiving device of the pressing element and which is in sealing contact with the shielding sleeve to seal a transition between the plastic housing part and the shielding sleeve.
- the plastic housing part is manufactured by overmoulding a section of the shielding sleeve.
- the plastic housing part is thus formed by overmolding on the shielding sleeve.
- a sealing assembly consisting of the pressing element and the sealing element is used, which is arranged on the shielding sleeve and is thereby connected to the plastic housing part.
- the sealing element is used here to seal the transition between the plastic housing part and the shielding sleeve and is in sealing contact with the shielding sleeve.
- a preload is provided on the sealing element via the pressing element, in that the sealing element is pressed against the shielding sleeve via the pressing element and thereby compressed, so that a seal is provided due to the pressing contact of the sealing element on the shielding sleeve.
- the sealing element Due to the fact that the sealing element is held on the shielding sleeve via the pressing element (separate from the plastic housing part but connected to the plastic housing part, for example by surface contact or a material connection) and is pressed against the shielding sleeve via the pressing element, the compression of the sealing element is Sealing against the shield sleeve set via the pressing element.
- the sealing effect of the sealing element is thus independent of the plastic housing part, in particular an action of the plastic housing part on the sealing element. This makes it possible to set a favorable seal via the pressing element in order to then form the plastic housing part, for example by overmolding on the shielding sleeve.
- the pressing element is connected to the plastic housing part. In one embodiment, this can take place in that the pressing element forms a bond with the plastic housing part, for example by the pressing element being connected to the plastic housing part in a material-to-material, non-positive or positive-locking manner.
- a material connection between the pressing element and the plastic housing part can be produced, for example, by the fact that when the shielding sleeve is overmolded with the material of the plastic housing part, the plastic housing part is also injection molded onto the pressing element (which is then already attached to the shielding sleeve), so that the injection molding creates a material connection Bond is made between the pressing element and the plastic housing part.
- the pressing element can also be overmoulded, so that the pressing element is completely or partially surrounded by the plastic housing part.
- the plastic housing part covers the assembly of the pressing element and the sealing element on the outside and thus encloses the pressing element and the sealing element.
- the plastic housing part in another embodiment, however, it is also conceivable and possible for the plastic housing part to be molded onto a front surface of a body of the pressing element and thus form a flat bond with the pressing element.
- the plastic housing part is in contact with the pressing element, but there is no material connection between the plastic housing part and the pressing element consists.
- the pressing element can be held in position on the shielding sleeve by engaging in a locking groove of the shielding sleeve such that the pressing element is in contact with the plastic housing part and is connected to the plastic housing part.
- the shielding sleeve has a shaft section which is formed on an end of the shielding sleeve which is remote from the plug-in section.
- the shielding sleeve can, for example, have a basic cylindrical shape--in particular if the connector part is designed as a circular connector--and the shaft section of the shielding sleeve and the plug-in section can also be cylindrical in shape accordingly.
- the plastic housing part is arranged on the shank section, for example in that the shank section is at least partially overmoulded with the material of the plastic housing part.
- the pressing element is ring-shaped and is arranged on the shaft section of the shielding sleeve in such a way that the pressing element extends around the shaft section.
- the pressing element is designed as a ring element and is attached to the (in particular cylindrically shaped) shank section of the shielding sleeve, so that the shank section reaches through the pressing element.
- the locking groove preferably extends circumferentially around the shielding sleeve (for example around the shaft section on which the pressing element is arranged) and thus holds the pressing element in position on the shielding sleeve with a positive fit.
- the sealing element is preferably also designed in the shape of a ring and is shaped, for example, in the manner of an O-ring.
- the sealing element is accommodated in the receptacle of the pressing element and extends circumferentially in the receptacle.
- the sealing element is arranged on the shank section of the shielding sleeve in such a way that the shank section extends through the sealing element and is in pressing, sealing contact with the sealing element.
- the pressing element has a body which is in contact with the shielding sleeve with a contact surface.
- the body can, for example, engage in the latching groove on the shank section of the shielding sleeve, so that the pressing element is fixed in a form-fitting manner on the shank section. There is contact between the pressing element and the shaft section via the contact surface.
- the sealing element is preferably designed such that in an initial state before the assembly consisting of the pressing element and the sealing element is attached to the shielding sleeve, the sealing element projects beyond the contact surface of the body of the pressing element.
- interaction with the shielding sleeve results in compression on the sealing element and thus in a pressing contact of the sealing element on the shielding sleeve for reliable, moisture-tight sealing of a transition between the plastic housing part and the shielding sleeve .
- the receiving device forms an undercut for receiving the sealing element.
- the sealing element is accommodated in the receiving device and is held in a form-fitting manner due to the shape in the manner of an undercut and is thus secured against axial slipping.
- the sealing element can therefore not easily slip out of the receiving device axially to the shielding sleeve—in particular axially to the (cylindrical) shaft section on which the pressing element is arranged together with the sealing element—so that the sealing element is held in position relative to the pressing element.
- the sealing element is manufactured as a separate element from the pressing element and is inserted into the receiving device of the pressing element.
- the sealing element can be designed as an O-ring, for example, and is accommodated in the receiving device in such a way that in the mounted position the sealing element is held in compressed, pressing contact with the shielding sleeve via the pressing element.
- the pressing element can be made, for example, from a comparatively hard plastic, for example a thermoplastic material.
- the sealing element is made of a comparatively soft material, for example a rubber material or a soft plastic material, for example an elastomer, and can therefore be compressed for reliable, sealing contact with the shielding sleeve.
- the pressing element and the sealing element can be manufactured by plastic injection molding using a two-component injection molding technology.
- the sealing element is not present separately from the pressing element after production, but is produced together with the pressing element by plastic injection molding.
- the pressing element is formed by a comparatively hard plastic component, for example a thermoplastic material, while the sealing element consists of a soft component, for example an elastomer.
- the sealing element has a bead section that is accommodated in the receiving device of the pressing element.
- the bead section which is for example circular or oval in its cross section, extends, for example, around the shaft section of the shielding sleeve.
- the sealing element is preferably in sealing contact with the shielding sleeve via the bead section.
- a surface section extends from the bead section—essentially perpendicularly to the outside of the shaft section—and rests, for example, on an end face of the pressing element.
- the surface section can, for example, extend to the peripheral outside of the body of the pressing element, which can facilitate the manufacture, in particular the injection molding of the sealing element when manufacturing using a two-component injection molding technology.
- the object is also achieved by a method for producing a connector part according to the type described above.
- the pressing element is attached together with the sealing element to the shielding sleeve, and the plastic housing part is molded on the shielding sleeve by overmolding.
- Figures 1 to 3A , 3B show an exemplary embodiment of a connector part 1 in the form of a circular connector which can be connected to an associated mating connector part 3 along a plug-in direction E.
- the connector part 1 has a shielding sleeve 10 on which a screw element 11 for connecting and fixing the connector part 1 to the mating connector part 3 is arranged.
- the screw element 11 can be rotated on the shielding sleeve 10 in order in this way to produce a firm, resilient and vibration-resistant connection of the connector part 1 with the mating connector part 3 .
- the shielding sleeve 10 which is made from an electrically conductive material, in particular a metal material, forms a plug-in section 100 which encloses a plug-in face 12 with a plurality of electrical contact elements 120.
- the plug-in connector part 1 can be plugged into the mating connector part 3 along the plug-in direction E via the plug-in section 100 in order to establish an electrical connection between the plug-in connector part 1 and the mating connector part 3 in this way.
- the connector part 1 is connected to an electrical line 2, which has a plurality of line cores that make electrical contact with the contact elements 120 and is inserted at an end remote from the plug-in section 100 via a cylindrical shaft section 101 of the shielding sleeve 10 into the interior of the connector part 1.
- a plastic housing part 15 is arranged on the shielding sleeve 10 (namely on the shaft section 101 of the shielding sleeve 10 facing away from the plug-in section 100), which partially encloses the shaft section 101 and the electrical conductors of the cable 2 inserted into the shaft section 101 and thereby closes the electrical conductors of the shielding sleeve 10 is fixed.
- the plastic housing part 15 is molded onto the shaft section 101 of the shielding sleeve 10 by means of plastic injection molding and thus forms a firm bond with the shielding sleeve 10.
- the connector part 1 in the form of the circular connector is used for data, signal and/or power transmission and in particular enables a reliable, vibration-resistant, resilient connection of an electrical line 2 to an associated electrical assembly. It is desirable here to maintain a defined degree of protection on the connector part 1, which in particular also requires adequate moisture tightness. In particular, it should be avoided that moisture can get into the interior of the connector part 1 to prevent impairment of an electrical connection.
- the connector part 1 has a sealing assembly consisting of a pressing element 13 and a sealing element 14, which is attached to the shaft section 101 of the shielding sleeve 10 and serves to prevent moisture from penetrating through a capillary gap between the plastic housing part 15 and the shielding sleeve 10, in particular the shank portion 101 to prevent.
- the pressing element 13 is designed as a ring element and has, as shown in the views according to FIG Figures 3A, 3B As can be seen, a body 130 which bears against the shaft section 101 with a contact surface 131 . In the area of the contact surface 131, the body 130 engages in a latching groove 102 (see Fig Figure 2B ) on the peripheral outside of the shank section 101, so that the pressing element 13 is positively fixed to the shank section 101 and in particular cannot slip axially on the shank section 101.
- a receiving device 132 in the form of an annular recess for receiving the sealing element 14 is formed in the body 130 .
- the receiving device 132 forms an undercut in the form of a concave depression, which causes the sealing element 14 to be held in the receiving device 132 in a form-fitting manner and, in particular, cannot slip out of the receiving device 32 axially along the shaft section 101 .
- the assembly consisting of the pressing element 13 and the sealing element 14 is produced using a two-component injection molding technology by means of plastic injection molding.
- the assembly is thus manufactured in an injection molding tool using two different plastic components, namely a hard component for forming the pressing element 13 and a soft component for forming the sealing element 14.
- a thermoplastic can be used as the hard component, for example.
- the soft component can be formed by an elastomer, for example.
- the sealing element 14 has an annular circumferential bead section 141 with which the sealing element 14 rests in the receiving device 132 of the pressing element 13 .
- a ring-shaped peripheral surface section 140 abutting an end face 133 of the body 130 of the pressing element 13 extends from the bead section 141 to a peripheral outer side of the body 130, so that the end face 133 of the pressing element 13 is covered by the surface section 140.
- Such a configuration of the sealing element 14 can in particular enable simple manufacture by injecting the sealing element 14 onto the pressing element 13 in an injection molding tool.
- the assembly consisting of the pressing element 13 and the sealing element 14 is attached to the shaft section 101 of the shielding sleeve 10 in one work step until the pressing element 13 engages with the latching groove 102 formed on the shaft section 101 .
- the sealing element 14 is compressed in the area of its beaded section 141 and thus reaches in pressing, sealing contact with the peripheral lateral surface of the shank section 101. The sealing element 14 thus seals against the shank section 101.
- the plastic housing part 15 is formed directly on the shielding sleeve 10, in that the electrical line 2 and the shaft section 101 are at least partially overmoulded with the material of the plastic housing part 15, so that the electrical line 2 is attached of the shielding sleeve 10 is fixed.
- the assembly consisting of the pressing element 13 and the sealing element 14 is overmoulded with the material of the plastic housing part 15, so that the plastic housing part 15 forms a bond with the pressing element 13 and thus the assembly consisting of the pressing element 13 and the sealing element 14 forms the plastic housing part 15 is fixed.
- the sealing element 14 extends annularly around the shaft section 101, a transition between the plastic housing part 15 and 15 is in this way sealed to the shaft portion 101 in a moisture-tight manner. In particular, moisture can no longer pass through a capillary gap between the plastic housing part 15 and the shaft section 101 past the sealing element 14 into the interior of the connector part.
- a sealing element 14 is designed as a ring-shaped element in the form of an O-ring that is separate from a pressing element 13, as is shown in particular in FIG Figure 6B is evident.
- the sealing element 14 is inserted into a receiving device 132 of the pressing element 13 and is held positively in the receiving device 132 via an undercut formed on the receiving device 132 (in the form of a concave depression in the region of the receiving device 132).
- the pressing element 13 is produced as a plastic part by injection molding from a comparatively hard plastic material, in particular a thermoplastic material.
- the assembly consisting of the pressing element 13 and the sealing element 14 is again attached to the shaft section 101 of the (for the exemplary embodiment according to Figures 1 to 3A , 3B structurally identical) shielding sleeve 10 is attached in order to then overmold the shaft section 101 together with an electrical line 2 connected to the connector part 1 with the material of the plastic housing part 15 and in this way to form the plastic housing part 15 on the shielding sleeve 10.
- the assembly consisting of the pressing element 13 and the sealing element 14 is also overmoulded, as can be seen from the sectional view according to FIG Figure 5B can be seen, so that the assembly is fixed to the shielding sleeve 10 and a transition between the plastic housing part 15 and the shaft section 101 is sealed by the sealing element 14 in a moisture-tight manner.
- the plastic housing part 15 does not completely enclose the pressing element 13 after the shank section 101 of the shielding sleeve 10 has been overmolded on the outside, but terminates at a rear end face 150 of the pressing element 13 facing away from the plug-in section 100.
- the material of the plastic housing part 15 preferably forms a (materially bonded) bond with the pressing element 13 during injection molding, so that a connection is created between the plastic housing part 15 and the pressing element 13 .
- Analog shows 8 a modification of the embodiment according to Figures 4 to 6A , 6B .
- the material of the plastic housing part 15 does not completely enclose the pressing element 13 towards the outside, but is flush with an end face 150 of the pressing element 13 .
- the pressing element 13 can also be used as a seal for an injection molding tool when the shaft section 101 of the shielding sleeve 10 is overmolded.
- the injection molding tool can, for example, bear against the pressing element 13 on the outside, so that the material of the plastic housing part 15 can be molded onto the pressing element 13 within the injection molding tool.
- a connector part of the type described here can advantageously be designed as a circular connector. However, this is not mandatory. In principle, the invention can also be used with other plug connectors.
- the pressing element By using the pressing element, compression is provided on the sealing element, which reliably seals a transition between the plastic housing part and the shielding sleeve.
- the compression on the sealing element is set by the pressing element and is basically independent of the plastic housing part.
- the shaping of the plastic housing part on the shielding sleeve and the seal are decoupled from one another, which on the one hand enables a cheap, simple shaping of the plastic housing part on the shielding sleeve and on the other hand a reliable seal.
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Steckverbinderteil nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 sowie ein Verfahren zum Herstellen eines Steckverbinderteils.The invention relates to a connector part according to the preamble of
Ein derartiges Steckverbinderteil umfasst eine elektrisch leitfähige Schirmhülse, einen an der Schirmhülse angeordneten Steckabschnitt zum steckenden Verbinden mit einem zugeordneten Gegensteckverbinderteil, zumindest ein in oder an dem Steckabschnitt angeordnetes elektrisches Kontaktelement und ein die Schirmhülse zumindest teilweise einfassendes Kunststoffgehäuseteil.Such a connector part comprises an electrically conductive shielding sleeve, a plug-in section arranged on the shielding sleeve for plugging connection to an associated mating connector part, at least one electrical contact element arranged in or on the plug-in section and a plastic housing part at least partially enclosing the shielding sleeve.
Ein derartiges Steckverbinderteil kann beispielsweise als sogenannter Rundsteckverbinder ausgebildet sein, bei dem der Steckabschnitt eine im wesentlichen zylindrische Form aufweist und mit einem entsprechend geformten, komplementären Gegensteckverbinderteil in Verbindung gebracht werden kann. Ein solcher Rundsteckverbinder kann beispielsweise vorteilhaft für eine Daten-, Sensorsignal- und Leistungsübertragung im Industrieumfeld eingesetzt werden. Aus der
Die Schirmhülse ist aus einem elektrisch leitfähigen Material gefertigt und dient insbesondere zur Abschirmung von über das Steckverbinderteil übertragenen Signalen. Das Kunststoffgehäuseteil kann beispielsweise durch Umspritzen direkt an der Schirmhülse gebildet sein und fasst die Schirmhülse somit teilweise ein derart, dass Leitungsadern einer mit dem Steckverbinderteil verbundenen elektrischen Leitung relativ zu der Schirmhülse fixiert und somit an dem Steckverbinderteil festgelegt sind. Mittels eines solchen durch Umspritzen geformten Kunststoffgehäuseteils kann beispielsweise nicht nur die Schirmhülse, sondern zum Beispiel auch ein Anschlussbereich für Litzen von Leitungsadern im Inneren des Steckverbinders eingefasst sein, sodass Kontaktelemente des Steckverbinderteils nicht schwimmend innerhalb des Steckverbinderteils gelagert sind, sondern über das Kunststoffgehäuseteil in Position gehalten werden.The shielding sleeve is made from an electrically conductive material and is used in particular to shield signals transmitted via the connector part. The plastic housing part can be formed directly on the shielding sleeve, for example by overmolding, and thus partially encloses the shielding sleeve in such a way that line cores of an electrical line connected to the connector part are fixed relative to the shielding sleeve and are thus fixed to the connector part. By means of such a plastic housing part formed by overmoulding, not only the shielding sleeve but also, for example, a connection area for stranded wires of line wires can be enclosed inside the connector, so that contact elements of the connector part are not mounted floating inside the connector part, but are held in position by the plastic housing part will.
Generell ist wünschenswert, dass ein solches Steckverbinderteil einen vordefinierten Schutzgrad einhält und dazu in hinreichender Weise feuchtigkeitsdicht ist. Hierzu ist erforderlich, einen Übergang zwischen dem Kunststoffgehäuseteil und der Schirmhülse abzudichten, damit Feuchtigkeit nicht durch einen etwaig bestehenden Kapillarspalt zwischen dem Kunststoffgehäuseteil und der Schirmhülse hindurch in das Innere des Steckverbinderteils gelangen kann. Ist das Kunststoffgehäuseteil durch Umspritzen der Schirmhülse geformt, kann eine solche Abdichtung gegebenenfalls schwierig sein.In general, it is desirable for such a connector part to maintain a predefined degree of protection and to be adequately moisture-proof. For this purpose it is necessary to seal a transition between the plastic housing part and the shielding sleeve so that moisture cannot penetrate through any capillary gap between the plastic housing part and the shielding sleeve into the interior of the Connector part can reach. If the plastic housing part is formed by overmoulding the shielding sleeve, such a seal may be difficult.
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Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, ein Steckverbinderteil und ein Verfahren zum Herstellen eines Steckverbinderteils zur Verfügung zu stellen, die bei einfachem Aufbau und einfacher Herstellung eine zuverlässige Abdichtung des Kunststoffgehäuseteils gegenüber der Schirmhülse ermöglichen.The object of the present invention is to provide a connector part and a method for producing a connector part which, with a simple structure and simple production, enable reliable sealing of the plastic housing part with respect to the shielding sleeve.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch einen Gegenstand mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is solved by an object with the features of
Demnach umfasst das Steckverbinderteil ein an der Schirmhülse angeordnetes, mit dem Kunststoffgehäuseteil verbundenes Presselement, das eine Aufnahmeeinrichtung aufweist, und ein in der Aufnahmeeinrichtung des Presselements angeordnetes Dichtungselement, das zur Abdichtung eines Übergangs zwischen dem Kunststoffgehäuseteil und der Schirmhülse in dichtender Anlage mit der Schirmhülse ist, wobei das Kunststoffgehäuseteil durch Umspritzen eines Abschnitts der Schirmhülse gefertigt ist.Accordingly, the connector part comprises a pressing element which is arranged on the shielding sleeve and is connected to the plastic housing part and has a receiving device, and a sealing element which is arranged in the receiving device of the pressing element and which is in sealing contact with the shielding sleeve to seal a transition between the plastic housing part and the shielding sleeve. wherein the plastic housing part is manufactured by overmoulding a section of the shielding sleeve.
Das Kunststoffgehäuseteil ist somit durch Umspritzen an der Schirmhülse geformt.The plastic housing part is thus formed by overmolding on the shielding sleeve.
Um eine Abdichtung eines Übergangs zwischen dem Kunststoffgehäuseteil und der Schirmhülse zu ermöglichen, wird eine aus dem Presselement und dem Dichtungselement bestehende Dichtungsbaugruppe verwendet, die an der Schirmhülse angeordnet und dabei mit dem Kunststoffgehäuseteil verbunden ist. Das Dichtungselement dient hierbei zur Abdichtung des Übergangs zwischen dem Kunststoffgehäuseteil und der Schirmhülse und liegt dichtend an der Schirmhülse an. Über das Presselement wird eine Vorspannung an dem Dichtungselement bereitgestellt, indem das Dichtungselement über das Presselement gegen die Schirmhülse gepresst und dadurch komprimiert wird, sodass aufgrund der pressenden Anlage des Dichtungselements an der Schirmhülse eine Abdichtung bereitgestellt wird.In order to enable a transition between the plastic housing part and the shielding sleeve to be sealed, a sealing assembly consisting of the pressing element and the sealing element is used, which is arranged on the shielding sleeve and is thereby connected to the plastic housing part. The sealing element is used here to seal the transition between the plastic housing part and the shielding sleeve and is in sealing contact with the shielding sleeve. A preload is provided on the sealing element via the pressing element, in that the sealing element is pressed against the shielding sleeve via the pressing element and thereby compressed, so that a seal is provided due to the pressing contact of the sealing element on the shielding sleeve.
Dadurch, dass das Dichtungselement über das (zu dem Kunststoffgehäuseteil gesonderte, aber mit dem Kunststoffgehäuseteil zum Beispiel durch flächige Anlage oder einen stoffschlüssigen Verbund verbundene) Presselement an der Schirmhülse gehalten ist und über das Presselement gegen die Schirmhülse gepresst wird, wird die Komprimierung des Dichtungselements zur Abdichtung gegenüber der Schirmhülse über das Presselement eingestellt. Die Dichtwirkung des Dichtungselements ist somit unabhängig von dem Kunststoffgehäuseteil, insbesondere einer Einwirkung des Kunststoffgehäuseteils auf das Dichtungselement. Dies ermöglicht, über das Presselement eine günstige Abdichtung einzustellen, um sodann das Kunststoffgehäuseteil beispielsweise durch Umspritzen an der Schirmhülse zu formen.Due to the fact that the sealing element is held on the shielding sleeve via the pressing element (separate from the plastic housing part but connected to the plastic housing part, for example by surface contact or a material connection) and is pressed against the shielding sleeve via the pressing element, the compression of the sealing element is Sealing against the shield sleeve set via the pressing element. The sealing effect of the sealing element is thus independent of the plastic housing part, in particular an action of the plastic housing part on the sealing element. This makes it possible to set a favorable seal via the pressing element in order to then form the plastic housing part, for example by overmolding on the shielding sleeve.
Das Presselement ist mit dem Kunststoffgehäuseteil verbunden. Dies kann in einer Ausgestaltung dadurch erfolgen, dass das Presselement einen Verbund mit dem Kunststoffgehäuseteil eingeht, beispielsweise indem das Presselement stoffschlüssig, kraftschlüssig oder formschlüssig mit dem Kunststoffgehäuseteil verbunden ist.The pressing element is connected to the plastic housing part. In one embodiment, this can take place in that the pressing element forms a bond with the plastic housing part, for example by the pressing element being connected to the plastic housing part in a material-to-material, non-positive or positive-locking manner.
Eine stoffflüssige Verbindung zwischen dem Presselement und dem Kunststoffgehäuseteil kann beispielsweise dadurch hergestellt werden, dass beim Umspritzen der Schirmhülse mit dem Material des Kunststoffgehäuseteils das Kunststoffgehäuseteil auch an das Presselement (das dann bereits an die Schirmhülse angesetzt ist) angespritzt wird, sodass durch das Anspritzen ein stoffschlüssiger Verbund zwischen dem Presselement und dem Kunststoffgehäuseteil hergestellt wird.A material connection between the pressing element and the plastic housing part can be produced, for example, by the fact that when the shielding sleeve is overmolded with the material of the plastic housing part, the plastic housing part is also injection molded onto the pressing element (which is then already attached to the shielding sleeve), so that the injection molding creates a material connection Bond is made between the pressing element and the plastic housing part.
Beim Formen des Kunststoffgehäuseteils an der Schirmhülse kann hierbei, in einer Ausgestaltung, auch das Presselement umspritzt werden, sodass das Presselement ganz oder teilweise von dem Kunststoffgehäuseteil eingefasst ist. In diesem Fall deckt das Kunststoffgehäuseteil die Baugruppe des Presselements und des Dichtungselements nach außen hin ab und fasst das Presselement und das Dichtungselement somit ein.When molding the plastic housing part on the shielding sleeve, in one embodiment, the pressing element can also be overmoulded, so that the pressing element is completely or partially surrounded by the plastic housing part. In this case, the plastic housing part covers the assembly of the pressing element and the sealing element on the outside and thus encloses the pressing element and the sealing element.
In anderer Ausgestaltung ist aber auch denkbar und möglich, dass das Kunststoffgehäuseteil an eine stirnseitige Fläche eines Körpers des Presselements angespritzt und somit einen flächigen Verbund mit dem Presselement eingeht.In another embodiment, however, it is also conceivable and possible for the plastic housing part to be molded onto a front surface of a body of the pressing element and thus form a flat bond with the pressing element.
In wiederum anderer Ausgestaltung ist denkbar und möglich, dass das Kunststoffgehäuseteil zwar in Anlage mit dem Presselement ist, dabei aber kein stoffschlüssiger Verbund zwischen dem Kunststoffgehäuseteil und dem Presselement besteht. Beispielsweise kann das Presselement hierbei durch Eingriff in eine Rastnut der Schirmhülse in Position an der Schirmhülse gehalten sein derart, dass das Presselement mit dem Kunststoffgehäuseteil in Kontakt steht und darüber mit dem Kunststoffgehäuseteil verbunden ist.In yet another embodiment, it is conceivable and possible that the plastic housing part is in contact with the pressing element, but there is no material connection between the plastic housing part and the pressing element consists. For example, the pressing element can be held in position on the shielding sleeve by engaging in a locking groove of the shielding sleeve such that the pressing element is in contact with the plastic housing part and is connected to the plastic housing part.
In einer Ausgestaltung weist die Schirmhülse einen Schaftabschnitt auf, der an einem von dem Steckabschnitt abgewandten Ende der Schirmhülse geformt ist. Die Schirmhülse kann beispielsweise eine zylindrische Grundform aufweisen - insbesondere wenn das Steckverbinderteil als Rundsteckverbinder ausgestaltet ist - und entsprechend können auch der Schaftabschnitt der Schirmhülse und der Steckabschnitt zylindrisch geformt sein. An dem Schaftabschnitt ist das Kunststoffgehäuseteil angeordnet, beispielsweise indem der Schaftabschnitt zumindest teilweise mit dem Material des Kunststoffgehäuseteils umspritzt ist.In one embodiment, the shielding sleeve has a shaft section which is formed on an end of the shielding sleeve which is remote from the plug-in section. The shielding sleeve can, for example, have a basic cylindrical shape--in particular if the connector part is designed as a circular connector--and the shaft section of the shielding sleeve and the plug-in section can also be cylindrical in shape accordingly. The plastic housing part is arranged on the shank section, for example in that the shank section is at least partially overmoulded with the material of the plastic housing part.
In einer Ausgestaltung ist das Presselement ringförmig ausgebildet und derart an dem Schaftabschnitt der Schirmhülse angeordnet, dass das Presselement um den Schaftabschnitt herum erstreckt ist. Das Presselement ist in diesem Fall als Ringelement ausgebildet und an den (insbesondere zylindrisch geformten) Schaftabschnitt der Schirmhülse angesetzt, sodass der Schaftabschnitt das Presselement durchgreift. Durch Eingriff in eine Rastnut an dem Schaftabschnitt kann das Presselement hierbei in Position an dem Schaftabschnitt gehalten sein, was die Montage des Presselements zusammen mit dem Dichtungselement an der Schirmhülse erleichtert und zudem eine positionsgenaue Festlegung des Presselements und des Dichtungselements gegenüber der Schirmhülse ermöglicht.In one embodiment, the pressing element is ring-shaped and is arranged on the shaft section of the shielding sleeve in such a way that the pressing element extends around the shaft section. In this case, the pressing element is designed as a ring element and is attached to the (in particular cylindrically shaped) shank section of the shielding sleeve, so that the shank section reaches through the pressing element. By engaging in a locking groove on the shank section, the pressing element can be held in position on the shank section, which facilitates the assembly of the pressing element together with the sealing element on the shielding sleeve and also enables the pressing element and the sealing element to be fixed in a precise position relative to the shielding sleeve.
Ist das Presselement als Ringelement ausgestaltet, so erstreckt sich die Rastnut vorzugsweise umfänglich um die Schirmhülse (beispielsweise um den Schaftabschnitt, an dem das Presselement angeordnet ist) und hält das Presselement somit formschlüssig in Position an der Schirmhülse.If the pressing element is designed as a ring element, the locking groove preferably extends circumferentially around the shielding sleeve (for example around the shaft section on which the pressing element is arranged) and thus holds the pressing element in position on the shielding sleeve with a positive fit.
Ist das Presselement als Ringelement ausgebildet, so ist vorzugsweise auch das Dichtungselement ringförmig ausgebildet und beispielsweise nach Art eines O-Rings geformt. Das Dichtungselement ist in der Aufnahmeeinrichtung des Presselements aufgenommen und erstreckt sich umfänglich in der Aufnahmeeinrichtung. Das Dichtungselement ist dabei an dem Schaftabschnitt der Schirmhülse angeordnet derart, dass der Schaftabschnitt das Dichtungselement durchgreift und dabei in pressender, dichtender Anlage mit dem Dichtungselement ist.If the pressing element is designed as a ring element, the sealing element is preferably also designed in the shape of a ring and is shaped, for example, in the manner of an O-ring. The sealing element is accommodated in the receptacle of the pressing element and extends circumferentially in the receptacle. The sealing element is arranged on the shank section of the shielding sleeve in such a way that the shank section extends through the sealing element and is in pressing, sealing contact with the sealing element.
In einer Ausgestaltung weist das Presselement einen Körper auf, der mit einer Anlagefläche mit der Schirmhülse in Anlage ist. Der Körper kann beispielsweise in die Rastnut an dem Schaftabschnitt der Schirmhülse eingreifen, sodass darüber das Presselement formschlüssig an dem Schaftabschnitt festgelegt ist. Über die Anlagefläche besteht eine Anlage zwischen dem Presselement und dem Schaftabschnitt.In one embodiment, the pressing element has a body which is in contact with the shielding sleeve with a contact surface. The body can, for example, engage in the latching groove on the shank section of the shielding sleeve, so that the pressing element is fixed in a form-fitting manner on the shank section. There is contact between the pressing element and the shaft section via the contact surface.
Das Dichtungselement ist hierbei vorzugsweise derart ausgebildet, dass in einem Ausgangszustand vor Ansetzen der aus dem Presselement und dem Dichtungselement bestehenden Baugruppe an die Schirmhülse das Dichtungselement über die Anlagefläche des Körpers des Presselements vorsteht. Bei Ansetzen des Presselements zusammen mit dem Dichtungselement an die Schirmhülse kommt es dann durch Wechselwirken mit der Schirmhülse zu einer Komprimierung an dem Dichtungselement und somit zu einer pressenden Anlage des Dichtungselements an der Schirmhülse für ein zuverlässiges, feuchtigkeitsdichtes Abdichten eines Übergangs zwischen dem Kunststoffgehäuseteil und der Schirmhülse.The sealing element is preferably designed such that in an initial state before the assembly consisting of the pressing element and the sealing element is attached to the shielding sleeve, the sealing element projects beyond the contact surface of the body of the pressing element. When the pressing element together with the sealing element is placed on the shielding sleeve, interaction with the shielding sleeve results in compression on the sealing element and thus in a pressing contact of the sealing element on the shielding sleeve for reliable, moisture-tight sealing of a transition between the plastic housing part and the shielding sleeve .
In einer Ausgestaltung bildet die Aufnahmeeinrichtung einen Hinterschnitt zur Aufnahme des Dichtungselements aus. In der Aufnahmeeinrichtung ist das Dichtungselement aufgenommen und durch die Formgebung nach Art eines Hinterschnitts formschlüssig gehalten und damit gegen axiales Verrutschen gesichert. Das Dichtungselement kann somit nicht ohne weiteres axial zu der Schirmhülse - insbesondere axial zu dem (zylindrischen) Schaftabschnitt, an dem das Presselement zusammen mit dem Dichtungselement angeordnet ist - aus der Aufnahmeeinrichtung rutschen, sodass das Dichtungselement in Position zu dem Presselement gehalten ist.In one configuration, the receiving device forms an undercut for receiving the sealing element. The sealing element is accommodated in the receiving device and is held in a form-fitting manner due to the shape in the manner of an undercut and is thus secured against axial slipping. The sealing element can therefore not easily slip out of the receiving device axially to the shielding sleeve—in particular axially to the (cylindrical) shaft section on which the pressing element is arranged together with the sealing element—so that the sealing element is held in position relative to the pressing element.
In einer Ausgestaltung ist das Dichtungselement als gesondertes Element zu dem Presselement gefertigt und in die Aufnahmeeinrichtung des Presselements eingesetzt. Das Dichtungselement kann in diesem Fall beispielsweise als O-Ring ausgebildet sein und ist in der Aufnahmeeinrichtung aufgenommen derart, dass in montierter Stellung das Dichtungselement über das Presselement in komprimierter, pressender Anlage zu der Schirmhülse gehalten wird.In one embodiment, the sealing element is manufactured as a separate element from the pressing element and is inserted into the receiving device of the pressing element. In this case, the sealing element can be designed as an O-ring, for example, and is accommodated in the receiving device in such a way that in the mounted position the sealing element is held in compressed, pressing contact with the shielding sleeve via the pressing element.
Das Presselement kann hierbei beispielsweise aus einem vergleichsweise harten Kunststoff, zum Beispiel einem thermoplastischen Kunststoff, gefertigt sein. Das Dichtungselement ist hingegen aus einem vergleichsweise weichen Material, zum Beispiel einem Gummimaterial oder einem weichen Kunststoffmaterial, zum Beispiel einem Elastomer, gefertigt und somit für eine zuverlässige, dichtende Anlage an der Schirmhülse komprimierbar.In this case, the pressing element can be made, for example, from a comparatively hard plastic, for example a thermoplastic material. The sealing element, on the other hand, is made of a comparatively soft material, for example a rubber material or a soft plastic material, for example an elastomer, and can therefore be compressed for reliable, sealing contact with the shielding sleeve.
In anderer Ausgestaltung können das Presselement und das Dichtungselement durch Kunststoffspritzgießen unter Verwendung einer Zwei-Komponenten-Spritzgusstechnologie gefertigt sein. In dieser Ausgestaltung liegt das Dichtungselement nach der Fertigung nicht gesondert vom Presselement vor, sondern wird zusammen mit dem Presselement durch Kunststoffspritzgießen hergestellt. Das Presselement wird hierbei durch eine vergleichsweise harte Kunststoffkomponente, zum Beispiel einen thermoplastischen Kunststoff, gebildet, während das Dichtungselement aus einer Weichkomponente, zum Beispiel einem Elastomer, besteht.In another embodiment, the pressing element and the sealing element can be manufactured by plastic injection molding using a two-component injection molding technology. In this embodiment, the sealing element is not present separately from the pressing element after production, but is produced together with the pressing element by plastic injection molding. In this case, the pressing element is formed by a comparatively hard plastic component, for example a thermoplastic material, while the sealing element consists of a soft component, for example an elastomer.
In einer Ausgestaltung weist das Dichtungselement einen Wulstabschnitt auf, der in der Aufnahmeeinrichtung des Presselements aufgenommen ist. Ist das Dichtungselement als ringförmiges Element gestaltet, erstreckt sich der in seinem Querschnitt beispielsweise kreisförmige oder ovale Wulstabschnitt beispielsweise um den Schaftabschnitt der Schirmhülse herum. Über den Wulstabschnitt ist das Dichtungselement vorzugsweise in dichtender Anlage mit der Schirmhülse.In one embodiment, the sealing element has a bead section that is accommodated in the receiving device of the pressing element. If the sealing element is designed as an annular element, the bead section, which is for example circular or oval in its cross section, extends, for example, around the shaft section of the shielding sleeve. The sealing element is preferably in sealing contact with the shielding sleeve via the bead section.
In einer Ausgestaltung erstreckt sich von dem Wulstabschnitt - im Wesentlichen senkrecht zur Außenseite des Schaftabschnitts - ein Flächenabschnitt, der beispielsweise an einer Stirnseite des Presselements anliegt. Der Flächenabschnitt kann sich beispielsweise bis zur umfänglichen Außenseite des Körpers des Presselements erstrecken, was die Fertigung, insbesondere das Spritzgießen des Dichtungselements bei Herstellung unter Verwendung einer Zwei-Komponenten-Spritzgusstechnologie erleichtern kann.In one embodiment, a surface section extends from the bead section—essentially perpendicularly to the outside of the shaft section—and rests, for example, on an end face of the pressing element. The surface section can, for example, extend to the peripheral outside of the body of the pressing element, which can facilitate the manufacture, in particular the injection molding of the sealing element when manufacturing using a two-component injection molding technology.
Die Aufgabe wird auch gelöst durch ein Verfahren zum Herstellen eines Steckverbinderteils nach der vorangehend beschriebenen Art. Bei dem Verfahren wird das Presselement zusammen mit dem Dichtungselement an die Schirmhülse angesetzt, und das Kunststoffgehäuseteil wird durch Umspritzen an der Schirmhülse geformt.The object is also achieved by a method for producing a connector part according to the type described above. In the method, the pressing element is attached together with the sealing element to the shielding sleeve, and the plastic housing part is molded on the shielding sleeve by overmolding.
Die vorangehend beschriebenen Vorteile und vorteilhaften Ausgestaltungen finden analog auch auf das Verfahren Anwendung.The advantages and advantageous configurations described above also apply analogously to the method.
Der der Erfindung zugrunde liegende Gedanke soll nachfolgend anhand der in den Figuren dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiele näher erläutert werden. Es zeigen:
- Fig. 1
- eine Ansicht eines Ausführungsbeispiels eines Steckverbinderteils in Form eines Rundsteckverbinders;
- Fig. 2A
- eine frontale Ansicht des Steckverbinderteils;
- Fig. 2B
- eine Schnittansicht entlang der Linie A-A gemäß
Fig. 2A ; - Fig. 3A
- eine frontale Ansicht einer Baugruppe bestehend aus einem Presselement und einem Dichtungselement zum Abdichten eines Übergangs zwischen einem Kunststoffgehäuseteil und einer Schirmhülse des Steckverbinderteils;
- Fig. 3B
- eine Schnittansicht entlang der Linie B-B gemäß
Fig. 3A ; - Fig. 4
- eine Ansicht eines weiteren Ausführungsbeispiels eines Steckverbinderteils in Form eines Rundsteckverbinders;
- Fig. 5A
- eine frontale Ansicht des Steckverbinderteils gemäß
Fig. 4 ; - Fig. 5B
- eine Schnittansicht entlang der Linie A-A gemäß
Fig. 5A ; - Fig. 6A
- eine gesonderte Ansicht eines Presselements dieses Ausführungsbeispiels;
- Fig. 6B
- eine Schnittansicht des Presselements entlang der Linie B-B gemäß
Fig. 6A , zusammen mit einem Dichtungselement; - Fig. 7
- eine Schnittansicht eines weiteren Ausführungsbeispiels eines Steckverbinderteils; und
- Fig. 8
- eine Schnittansicht eines wiederum anderen Ausführungsbeispiels eines Steckverbinderteils.
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- a view of an embodiment of a connector part in the form of a circular connector;
- Figure 2A
- a front view of the connector part;
- Figure 2B
- a sectional view along the line AA according to FIG
Figure 2A ; - Figure 3A
- a front view of an assembly consisting of a pressing element and a sealing element for sealing a transition between a plastic housing part and a shielding sleeve of the connector part;
- Figure 3B
- a sectional view along the line BB according to FIG
Figure 3A ; - 4
- a view of another embodiment of a connector part in the form of a circular connector;
- Figure 5A
- a front view of the connector part according to FIG
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- a sectional view along the line AA according to FIG
Figure 5A ; - Figure 6A
- a separate view of a pressing member of this embodiment;
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- a sectional view of the pressing element along the line BB according to FIG
Figure 6A , together with a sealing element; - 7
- a sectional view of another embodiment of a connector part; and
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- a sectional view of yet another embodiment of a connector part.
Das Steckverbinderteil 1 weist eine Schirmhülse 10 auf, an der ein Schraubelement 11 zum Verbinden und Fixieren des Steckverbinderteils 1 mit dem Gegensteckverbinderteil 3 angeordnet ist. Das Schraubelement 11 kann an der Schirmhülse 10 verdreht werden, um auf diese Weise eine feste, belastbare und vibrationsbeständige Verbindung des Steckverbinderteils 1 mit dem Gegensteckverbinderteil 3 herzustellen.The
Die Schirmhülse 10, die aus einem elektrisch leitfähigen Material, insbesondere einem Metallmaterial gefertigt ist, bildet einen Steckabschnitt 100 aus, der ein Steckgesicht 12 mit einer Mehrzahl von elektrischen Kontaktelementen 120 einfasst. Über den Steckabschnitt 100 kann das Steckverbinderteil 1 steckend entlang der Steckrichtung E mit dem Gegensteckverbinderteil 3 verbunden werden, um auf diese Weise eine elektrische Verbindung des Steckverbinderteils 1 mit dem Gegensteckverbinderteil 3 herzustellen.The shielding
Das Steckverbinderteil 1 ist mit einer elektrischen Leitung 2 verbunden, die eine Mehrzahl von mit den Kontaktelementen 120 elektrisch kontaktierten Leitungsadern aufweist und an einem dem Steckabschnitt 100 abgewandten Ende über einen zylindrischen Schaftabschnitt 101 der Schirmhülse 10 in das Innere des Steckverbinderteils 1 eingeführt ist.The
Wie aus
Das Steckverbinderteil 1 in Form des Rundsteckverbinders dient zur Daten-, Signal-und/oder Leistungsübertragung und ermöglicht insbesondere einen zuverlässigen, vibrationsunanfälligen, belastbaren Anschluss einer elektrischen Leitung 2 an eine zugeordnete elektrische Baugruppe. Hierbei ist wünschenswert, an dem Steckverbinderteil 1 einen definierten Schutzgrad einzuhalten, der insbesondere auch eine hinreichende Feuchtigkeitsdichte erfordert. Insbesondere soll vermieden werden, dass Feuchtigkeit in das Innere des Steckverbinderteils 1 gelangen kann, um eine Beeinträchtigung einer elektrischen Verbindung auszuschließen.The
Dies macht insbesondere erforderlich, einen Übergang zwischen dem Kunststoffgehäuseteil 15 und der Schirmhülse 10 abzudichten. Aus diesem Grund weist das Steckverbinderteil 1 eine aus einem Presselement 13 und einem Dichtungselement 14 bestehende Dichtungsbaugruppe auf, die an den Schaftabschnitt 101 der Schirmhülse 10 angesetzt ist und dazu dient, ein Eindringen von Feuchtigkeit durch einen Kapillarspalt zwischen dem Kunststoffgehäuseteil 15 und der Schirmhülse 10, insbesondere dem Schaftabschnitt 101, zu verhindern.In particular, this makes it necessary to seal a transition between the
Das Presselement 13 ist als Ringelement ausgestaltet und weist, wie aus den Ansichten gemäß
In den Körper 130 ist eine Aufnahmeeinrichtung 132 in Form einer ringförmigen Aussparung zur Aufnahme des Dichtungselements 14 eingeformt. Die Aufnahmeeinrichtung 132 bildet einen Hinterschnitt in Form einer konkaven Vertiefung aus, der bewirkt, dass das Dichtungselement 14 formschlüssig in der Aufnahmeeinrichtung 132 gehalten ist und insbesondere nicht axial entlang des Schaftabschnitts 101 aus der Aufnahmeeinrichtung 32 herausrutschen kann.A receiving
Bei dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel ist die aus dem Presselement 13 und dem Dichtungselement 14 bestehende Baugruppe unter Verwendung einer Zwei-Komponenten-Spritzgusstechnologie mittels Kunststoffspritzgießen hergestellt. Die Fertigung der Baugruppe erfolgt somit in einem Spritzgusswerkzeug unter Verwendung zweier unterschiedlicher Kunststoffkomponenten, nämlich einer Hartkomponente zur Ausbildung des Presselements 13 und einer Weichkomponente zur Ausbildung des Dichtungselements 14. Als Hartkomponente kann beispielsweise ein thermoplastischer Kunststoff verwendet werden. Die Weichkomponente kann beispielsweise durch ein Elastomer gebildet sein.In the illustrated embodiment, the assembly consisting of the
Wie aus der Schnittansicht gemäß
Zur Montage wird in einem Arbeitsschritt die aus dem Presselement 13 und dem Dichtungselement 14 bestehende Baugruppe an den Schaftabschnitt 101 der Schirmhülse 10 angesetzt, bis das Presselement 13 mit der an dem Schaftabschnitt 101 geformten Rastnut 102 in Eingriff gelangt. Weil, wie aus der Schnittansicht gemäß
Sodann wird, bei an das Steckverbinderteil 1 angeschlossener elektrischer Leitung 2, das Kunststoffgehäuseteil 15 unmittelbar an der Schirmhülse 10 geformt, indem die elektrische Leitung 2 und der Schaftabschnitt 101 zumindest zum Teil mit dem Material des Kunststoffgehäuseteils 15 umspritzt werden, sodass die elektrische Leitung 2 an der Schirmhülse 10 fixiert wird.Then, with the
Dabei wird auch, wie dies aus der Schnittansicht gemäß
Weil das Dichtungselement 14 sich ringförmig um den Schaftabschnitt 101 herum erstreckt, ist auf diese Weise ein Übergang zwischen dem Kunststoffgehäuseteil 15 und dem Schaftabschnitt 101 feuchtigkeitsdicht abgedichtet. Insbesondere kann keine Feuchtigkeit mehr durch einen Kapillarspalt zwischen dem Kunststoffgehäuseteil 15 und dem Schaftabschnitt 101 an dem Dichtungselement 14 vorbei in das Innere des Steckverbinderteils gelangen.Because the sealing
Bei dem in
Das Presselement 13 ist in diesem Fall als Kunststoffteil durch Spritzgießen aus einem vergleichsweise harten Kunststoffmaterial, insbesondere einem thermoplastischen Material, gefertigt.In this case, the
Zur Montage wird wiederum die aus dem Presselement 13 und dem Dichtungselement 14 bestehende Baugruppe an den Schaftabschnitt 101 der (zum Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß
Analog zeigt
Bei den Ausführungsbeispielen gemäß
Denkbar ist insbesondere bei den Ausführungsbeispielen gemäß
Der der Erfindung zugrunde liegende Gedanke ist nicht beschränkt auf die vorangehend geschilderten Ausführungsbeispiele, sondern lässt sich auch in gänzlich andersgearteter Weise verwirklichen.The idea on which the invention is based is not limited to the exemplary embodiments described above, but can also be implemented in a completely different manner.
Ein Steckverbinderteil der hier beschriebenen Art kann vorteilhaft als Rundsteckverbinder ausgebildet sein. Dies ist jedoch nicht zwingend. Grundsätzlich ist die Erfindung auch bei anderen Steckverbindern einsetzbar.A connector part of the type described here can advantageously be designed as a circular connector. However, this is not mandatory. In principle, the invention can also be used with other plug connectors.
Durch Verwendung des Presselements wird eine Komprimierung an dem Dichtungselement bereitgestellt, die einen Übergang zwischen dem Kunststoffgehäuseteil und der Schirmhülse zuverlässig abdichtet. Die Komprimierung an dem Dichtungselement wird durch das Presselement eingestellt und ist grundsätzlich unabhängig von dem Kunststoffgehäuseteil. Insofern werden die Formung des Kunststoffgehäuseteils an der Schirmhülse und die Abdichtung voneinander entkoppelt, was zum einen eine günstige, einfache Formung des Kunststoffgehäuseteils an der Schirmhülse und zum anderen eine zuverlässige Abdichtung ermöglicht.By using the pressing element, compression is provided on the sealing element, which reliably seals a transition between the plastic housing part and the shielding sleeve. The compression on the sealing element is set by the pressing element and is basically independent of the plastic housing part. In this respect, the shaping of the plastic housing part on the shielding sleeve and the seal are decoupled from one another, which on the one hand enables a cheap, simple shaping of the plastic housing part on the shielding sleeve and on the other hand a reliable seal.
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- Steckverbinderteilconnector part
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- Schirmhülseshield sleeve
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- Steckabschnittmating section
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- Schaftabschnittshank section
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- Rastnutlocking groove
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- Schraubteilscrew part
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- Gewindethread
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- BundFederation
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- Steckgesichtmating face
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- Kontaktelementecontact elements
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- Presselementpressing element
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- KörperBody
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- Auflageflächebearing surface
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- Aufnahmeeinrichtungrecording facility
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- Stirnseiteface
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- Dichtungselementsealing element
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- Flächenabschnittarea section
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- Wulstabschnittbead section
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- Kunststoffgehäuseteilplastic housing part
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- Stirnflächeface
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- Elektrische LeitungElectrical line
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- Gegensteckverbinderteilmating connector part
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Claims (15)
- Plug connector part (1) having an electrically conductive shielding sleeve (10); a plug portion (100) which for plug-connecting to an assigned mating plug connector part (3) is disposed on the shielding sleeve (10); at least one electric contact element (120) which is disposed in or on the plug portion (100); and a plastics material housing part (15) which at least partially encases the shielding sleeve (10), characterized by a pressing element (13) which is disposed on the shielding sleeve (10) and connected to the plastics material housing part (15) and has a receptacle installation (132) and a sealing element (14) which is disposed in the receptacle installation (132) of the pressing element (13) and for sealing a transition between the plastics material housing part (15) and the shielding sleeve (10) bears in a sealing manner on the shielding sleeve (10), wherein the plastics material housing part (15) is made by insert-moulding a portion of the shielding sleeve (10).
- Plug connector part (1) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the plastics material housing part (15) is connected in a materially integral manner to the pressing element (13).
- Plug connector part (1) according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the plastics material housing part (15) at least partially encases the pressing element (13).
- Plug connector part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the shielding sleeve (10) has a latching groove (102), the pressing element (13) engaging with the latter.
- Plug connector part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the shielding sleeve (10) on an end facing away from the plug portion (100) has a shank portion (101) on which the plastics material housing part (15) is disposed.
- Plug connector part (1) according to Claim 5, characterized in that the pressing element (13) is configured so as to be annular and is disposed on the shank portion (101) of the shielding sleeve (10) in such a manner that the pressing element (13) extends about the shank portion (101).
- Plug connector part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sealing element (14) is configured so as to be annular.
- Plug connector part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pressing element (13) has a body (130) and a contact face (131) moulded thereon, wherein the pressing element (13) bears on the shielding sleeve (10) by way of the contact face (131).
- Plug connector part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle installation (132) configures an undercut for receiving the sealing element (14).
- Plug connector part (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the sealing element (14) is made as an element that is separate from the pressing element (13) and is inserted into the receptacle installation (132) of the pressing element (13).
- Plug connector part (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the pressing element (13) and the sealing element (14) are made by plastics injection moulding while using a bicomponent injection moulding technology.
- Plug connector part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pressing element (13) is made from a first plastics material and the sealing element (14) is made from a second plastics material which is softer than the first plastics material.
- Plug connector part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sealing element (14) has a bead portion (141) which is received in the receptacle installation (132) of the pressing element (13).
- Plug connector part (1) according to Claim 13, characterized in that the sealing element (14) has a sub-portion (140) which extends from the bead portion (141) and bears on an end side (133) of the pressing element (13).
- Method for producing a plug connector part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pressing element (13) conjointly with the sealing element (14) is placed on the shielding sleeve (10), and the plastics material housing part (15) is formed by insert-moulding on the shielding sleeve (10).
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