EP3855579B1 - Connector, in particular a push-pull connector, for connecting to a connector socket, connector system and use of a connector - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a connector, in particular a push-pull connector, for connecting to a connector socket, a connector system and a use of a connector.

Connectors, particularly push-pull connectors, are designed to accommodate a connector attached to a cable. A connector socket that can be connected to the plug connector usually has a plug socket into which the plug is inserted for connection. To connect the connector to the connector socket, the connector is pressed into the connector socket along an insertion direction where it locks with the connector socket. Furthermore, the lock between the plug connector and the plug connector socket can be released by pulling the plug connector against the insertion direction.

Further concerns FR 2 749 984 A1 an electrical connector which has a square hollow socket with projecting outer ramps. A male plug part slides over the socket part when connecting. The male part includes a clamp made of wire that slides over the ramp of the female part. The bracket has an upper protruding part that allows it to be detached from the side wall. The male part has a sliding sleeve with internal side slots and a cam so that the clamp lifts when moved and is held in position over the ramp. Stops ensure correct positioning.

Further concerns US 7,175,464 B2 relates to connectors for separable locking. The plug connection consists of an upper housing part and a lower housing part with an axially displaceable unlocking ring that surrounds the upper housing part. The unlocking ring has actuation lugs provided, which act on locking elements arranged between the upper part of the housing. When pressure is applied to the actuation tabs, the locking mechanism will disengage when the connection is disconnected.

Further concerns US 2009/304334 A1 a socket for a connector system comprising first and second signal transmission means. The connector system includes a push-pull type self-locking system, some elements of which are fixed to the socket. The socket consists of a tubular body housing an insert intended to receive each of the ends of the first signal transmission means. The elements of the self-locking system attached to the socket are formed on the insert. The invention also relates to a male plug.

It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a plug connector with a shield for a plug.

Furthermore, it is desirable that the plug connector and the plug connector socket can be connected easily and securely, that an established connection between the plug connector and the plug connector socket cannot be unintentionally released, and that the established connection can be released easily and without great effort.

This task is solved by the subject matter of the independent claims. Preferred embodiments are defined in the dependent claims.

• ein erstes Gehäuseelement, welches dazu ausgebildet ist, einen mit einem Kabel verbundenen Stecker zumindest teilweise entlang einer Einsteckrichtung des Steckverbinders in die Steckverbinderbuchse zu umgeben;
• mindestens ein an dem ersten Gehäuseelement angeordnetes steckverbinderseitiges Verriegelungselement zum Verriegeln des Steckverbinders mit der Steckverbinderbuchse, wobei das mindestens eine steckverbinderseitige Verriegelungselement dazu ausgebildet ist, in einem verriegelten Zustand des Steckverbinders mit der Steckverbinderbuchse, mit einem steckverbinderbuchsenseitigen Verriegelungselement zu verriegeln; und
• ein zweites Gehäuseelement, welches zumindest teilweise das erste Gehäuseelement und das steckverbinderseitige Verriegelungselement umgibt, wobei das zweite Gehäuseelement in Bezug auf das erste Gehäuseelement entlang der Einsteckrichtung bewegbar ist; und

wobei durch ein Bewegen des zweiten Gehäuseelements entgegen der Einsteckrichtung in eine Entriegelungsposition, der Steckverbinder von der Steckverbinderbuchse lösbar ist, wobei das mindestens eine steckverbinderseitige Verriegelungselement einen Befestigungsabschnitt und einen mit dem Befestigungsabschnitt verbundenen Verriegelungsabschnitt aufweist, wobei das mindestens eine steckverbinderseitige Verriegelungselement mittels des Befestigungsabschnitts an dem ersten Gehäuseelement befestigbar ist, wobei der Verriegelungsabschnitt sich in Richtung der Einsteckrichtung erstreckt und zumindest abschnittsweise zwischen dem Befestigungsabschnitt und dem zweiten Gehäuseelement angeordnet ist, wobei der Verriegelungsabschnitt an einem in Einsteckrichtung liegenden Ende eine gegenüber der Einsteckrichtung angestellte Kontaktierungsfläche aufweist, welche zumindest abschnittsweise an einem durch eine in dem zweiten Gehäuseelement vorgesehene Durchtrittsöffnung gebildeten Auflageabschnitt anliegt, wobei das mindestens eine steckverbinderseitige Verriegelungselement zumindest ein nach außen gerichtetes Kontaktierungselement aufweist, welches dazu ausgebildet ist, die Innenseite des zweiten Gehäuseelements zu kontaktieren, und wobei das mindestens eine steckverbinderseitige Verriegelungselement und das erste Gehäuseelement dazu ausgebildet sind, eine elektrisch leitende Verbindung zwischen dem zweiten Gehäuseelement und einer Abschirmung des Kabels, welches zumindest abschnittsweise von dem ersten Gehäuseelement umgeben ist, bereitzustellen.One aspect relates to a connector, in particular a push-pull connector, for connecting to a connector socket, comprising:

• a first housing element which is designed to at least partially surround a plug connected to a cable along an insertion direction of the plug connector into the plug connector socket;
• at least one connector-side locking element arranged on the first housing element for locking the connector with the connector socket, wherein the at least one connector-side locking element is designed to lock with a connector socket-side locking element in a locked state of the connector with the connector socket; and
• a second housing element which at least partially surrounds the first housing element and the connector-side locking element, the second housing element being movable with respect to the first housing element along the insertion direction; and

wherein by moving the second housing element counter to the insertion direction into an unlocking position, the plug connector can be detached from the plug connector socket, wherein the at least one plug-connector-side locking element has a fastening section and a locking section connected to the fastening section, wherein the at least one plug-connector-side locking element is attached to the plug-connector side by means of the fastening section The first housing element can be fastened, the locking section extending in the direction of the insertion direction and being arranged at least in sections between the fastening section and the second housing element, the locking section having, at an end lying in the insertion direction, a contacting surface which is positioned opposite the insertion direction and which is at least in sections on a through a support section formed in the second housing element provided through opening rests, wherein the at least one connector-side locking element has at least one outwardly directed contacting element which is designed to contact the inside of the second housing element, and wherein the at least one connector-side locking element and the first housing element thereto are designed to provide an electrically conductive connection between the second housing element and a shield of the cable, which is at least partially surrounded by the first housing element.

Advantageously, the locked state prevents the plug connector from being unintentionally detached from the plug connector socket, for example by unintentionally touching the plug connector or the cable received by the plug connector. This ensures a secure connection between the plug arranged in the plug connector and a plug socket arranged in the plug connector socket. Furthermore, by moving the second housing element counter to the insertion direction, the plug connector can be easily detached from the plug connector socket, whereby the connection between the plug and the plug socket is separated.

The first housing element can in particular be designed as an internal housing element, which at least partially surrounds the plug and the cable connected to the plug along the insertion direction. In the context of the present disclosure, the term “insertion direction” is to be understood as meaning the direction in which the plug connector is inserted into the plug connector socket to establish a connection or the direction in which the plug is inserted into the plug socket for connection. In particular, the first housing element can be designed to have a specific type of plug, for example an RJ45 plug, a USB plug or coax plug, in such a way that the first housing element surrounds the plug at least in sections along the insertion direction.

The second housing element can in particular be designed as an external housing element and surround the first housing element at least in sections along the insertion direction. By means of an operating action of the external housing element carried out by a user, the plug connector can be connected to the plug connector socket or the plug connector can be detached from the plug connector socket. In particular, it is provided that the plug connector can be connected to the plug connector socket by moving the second housing element in the direction of the insertion direction. In particular, a locking position can be assumed by a relative movement of the second housing element in the direction of the insertion direction relative to the first housing element, in which the plug connector-side locking element can be locked with the plug connector socket-side locking element.

Furthermore, the locking between the connector-side locking element and the connector-socket-side locking element can be released by a relative movement of the second housing element against the insertion direction compared to the first housing element, so that the plug-in connector can be detached or removed from the plug-in connector socket.

The first housing element can in particular have a first access opening and a second access opening, which are arranged opposite one another. In particular, the first access opening and the second access opening run essentially perpendicular to the insertion direction or essentially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the plug connector or longitudinal axis of the first housing element. In other words, imaginary surfaces formed by the first access opening and the second access opening extend essentially perpendicular to the insertion direction or perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the plug connector or longitudinal axis of the first housing element.

Furthermore, the first access opening and the second access opening can be spaced apart from one another and connected to one another by a wall of the first housing element. The first access opening and the second access opening as well as the wall of the first housing element thus form a receiving space in which the plug and the cable connected to the plug can be accommodated at least in sections along the insertion direction. The wall of the first housing element in particular surrounds the plug at least in sections along the insertion direction and the cable connected to the plug at least in sections along the insertion direction. Furthermore, the first access opening forms an end of the first housing element lying in the insertion direction and the second access opening forms an end of the first housing element lying opposite the insertion direction. In particular, it is provided that the plug connected to the cable can be inserted into the first housing element in the insertion direction through the second access opening and that the plug protrudes from the first housing element at least in sections through the first access opening in the insertion direction.

Furthermore, the second housing element can have a first access opening and a second access opening, which are arranged opposite one another. In particular, the first access opening and the second access opening run essentially perpendicular to the insertion direction or essentially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the plug connector or longitudinal axis of the second housing element. In other words, imaginary surfaces formed by the first access opening and the second access opening extend essentially perpendicular to the insertion direction or perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the plug connector or longitudinal axis of the second housing element.

Furthermore, the first access opening and the second access opening of the second housing element can be spaced apart from one another and connected to one another by a wall of the first housing element. The first access opening and the second access opening as well as the wall of the second housing element thus form a receiving space for at least partially receiving the first housing element. In particular, it can be provided that second housing element is shorter along the insertion direction than the first housing element.

Preferably, the at least one connector-side locking element can be arranged at least in sections in a cavity located between the first housing element and the second housing element. Furthermore, when connecting the plug connector to the plug connector socket, a connecting section of the plug connector socket can be inserted into the cavity, so that the connecting section of the plug connector socket protrudes at least partially into the cavity in the locked state, thereby ensuring a stable and secure binding of the plug connector and the plug connector socket. Furthermore, the at least one connector-side locking element can be arranged on an outward-facing surface of the wall of the first housing element, the outward-facing surface essentially facing the second housing element. Furthermore, in the locked state, the connector-side locking element can be arranged at least in sections between the connecting section of the connector socket and the second housing element.

Preferably, the at least one connector-side locking element can be designed to engage behind the connector socket-side locking element in the locked state. By reaching behind the locking element on the connector socket side, a particularly stable connection between the connector and the connector socket can be ensured. In particular, unintentional disconnection of the plug connector from the plug connector socket can be prevented.

Preferably, the at least one connector-side locking element can be moved outwards at least in sections by moving the second housing element into the unlocking position in order to release a lock with the connector socket-side locking element. Advantageously, a relative movement of the second housing element counter to the insertion direction in relation to the first Housing element, the locking between the connector-side locking element and the connector socket-side locking element can be released.

Preferably, the at least one connector-side locking element can be designed to be resilient and in the unlocking position can exert a restoring force directed in the direction of the cable. This means that the locking element on the connector side strives to assume the locking position independently. In particular, the connector-side locking element is released by a corresponding relative movement of the second housing element with respect to the first housing element from the unlocking position in the insertion direction, so that it shifts itself in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the connector. In other words, the second housing element does not press the connector-side locking element in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the connector in order to assume the locking position in which the connector-side locking element engages behind the connector socket-side locking element.

Preferably, the at least one connector-side locking element can contact the second housing element in such a way that a force acting in the direction of the insertion direction is exerted on the second housing element in the unlocking position. Advantageously, the second housing element can thereby be subjected to a relative movement relative to the first housing element in order to move the second housing element from the unlocking position in the insertion direction. Advantageously, the connector-side locking element can therefore independently assume the locking position. Furthermore, an unintentional relative movement of the second housing element relative to the first housing element against the insertion direction can be essentially prevented.

Furthermore, the first housing element can have at least one receiving element on the outside or on the outward-facing surface of the wall of the first housing element, into which the fastening section of the connector-side locking element can be inserted. In particular, the fastening section can be inserted into the receiving element in the insertion direction. Furthermore, it can be provided that the fastening section can be locked with the receiving element, so that the connector-side locking element can be securely connected to the first housing element. Advantageously, the connector can therefore be constructed modularly, which ensures easy assembly of the connector. For example, the receiving element can be slot-shaped and the connector-side locking element can be designed as a punched thin sheet metal part, wherein the fastening section of the connector-side locking element can be inserted into the slot-shaped receiving element in the insertion direction.

Furthermore, the locking section of the connector-side locking element can extend in the insertion direction starting from an end of the fastening section lying opposite the insertion direction. For this purpose, the connector-side locking element can have a curved section which connects the fastening section and the locking section to one another. Furthermore, due to the curved section, the locking section can spring freely outwards and inwards with respect to the longitudinal axis of the plug connector.

Due to the contacting surface resting on the support section, the connector-side locking element or the locking section of the connector-side locking element can be moved outwards or away from the longitudinal axis of the connector by the relative movement of the second housing element with respect to the first housing element against the insertion direction, whereby the locking between the connector-side locking element and the connector socket-side locking element can be canceled. Furthermore, the aforementioned relative movement of the second housing element can enable the connector-side locking element to be guided through the passage opening at least in sections.

Furthermore, a force in the direction of the insertion direction can be exerted on the second housing element via the contacting surface when it is in the unlocking position. Advantageously, the second housing element can therefore be pressed in the insertion direction by the locking element on the connector side.

Preferably, by moving the second housing element into the unlocking position, the support section can be guided along the contacting surface counter to the insertion direction. The contacting surface preferably points inwards or in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the plug connector, but does not run parallel to the longitudinal axis of the plug connector. In particular, the distance between the contacting surface and the longitudinal axis of the connector increases as the contacting surface extends in the direction of the insertion direction. Due to the course of the contacting surface, the relative movement of the second housing element relative to the first housing element against the insertion direction causes an outward pressing, i.e. away from the longitudinal axis of the plug connector, of the contacting section or the locking section of the plug connector-side locking element.

Preferably, this can be at least one connector-side locking element have an opening which is designed to engage behind the connector socket-side locking element, wherein the connector socket-side locking element is preferably designed as a nose. In particular, the locking section can have the opening.

Preferably, the plug connector and the plug connector socket can be unlocked and/or locked by a linear movement of the second housing element relative to the first housing element along the insertion direction. Furthermore, at least one guide element can be formed between the first housing element and the second housing element, which supports a guided movement of the second housing element along the insertion direction. The at least one guide element can further be designed to prevent rotation of the second housing element relative to the first housing element around the longitudinal axis of the plug connector.

The at least one guide element can, for example, have a guide nose which is formed on the first housing element. In particular, the guide lug is arranged on the outward-facing surface of the wall of the first housing element and extends essentially in the insertion direction. Furthermore, the at least one guide element can have a guide groove, which is arranged on the second housing element in such a way that the guide lug is guided in the guide groove. In particular, the guide groove is arranged on an inwardly directed surface of the wall of the second housing element, the inwardly directed surface being opposite the outwardly directed surface. Alternatively, the guide groove and the guide lug can also be swapped so that the second housing element has the guide lug and the first housing element has the guide groove.

Advantageously, the at least one guide element can be designed to limit a movement of the second housing element in the insertion direction relative to the first housing element. This can prevent the second housing element from being separated from the first housing element by moving in the insertion direction. For example, the guide groove can be on one, in The end opposite to the insertion direction has a stop against which the guide lug abuts.

Preferably, the at least one guide element and the at least one connector-side locking element are arranged offset by substantially 90°, looking in the insertion direction, with respect to the longitudinal axis of the connector.

It is preferably provided that the connector has at least two connector-side locking elements, each connector-side locking element being designed to lock with a corresponding connector-socket-side locking element.

It is preferably provided that the plug connector has at least two guide elements, each of which is arranged between the first housing element and the second housing element.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the connector can have exactly two connector-side locking elements, each connector-side locking element being designed to lock with a corresponding connector-socket-side locking element. The two connector-side locking elements can be arranged opposite one another on the first housing element with respect to the longitudinal axis of the plug connector or the longitudinal axis of the first housing element.

Furthermore, this embodiment can have exactly two guide elements (as described above). The two guide elements can be arranged oppositely between the first housing element and the second housing element with respect to the longitudinal axis of the plug connector or the longitudinal axis of the first housing element.

In particular, the first housing element, the second housing element and the connector socket can be made of a metallic alloy and, for example, can be designed as a zinc die-cast component.

Advantageously, the plug-side shielding can thus be electrically connected to the plug-socket-side shielding, whereby particularly good shielding is ensured by the plug connector and plug connector socket.

Preferably, the connector can have a cable guide that is at least partially flexible and which surrounds the cable at least in sections, the cable guide being adaptable to the diameter of the cable. Advantageously, the cable guide can protect the cable arranged in the connector from kinks and mechanical stress.

The cable guide surrounds the cable at least in sections along the insertion direction. Furthermore, the cable guide can be connectable to the first housing element. In particular, the cable guide can be arranged at an end of the first housing element that is opposite to the insertion direction.

Preferably, the plug connector can be designed to be connected to the plug connector socket in a rotation-proof manner. This can advantageously prevent incorrect connection of the plug and socket.

For example, the wall of the second housing element can have a first and a second wall section, which are arranged essentially parallel and opposite one another with respect to the longitudinal axis of the plug connector. Furthermore, the wall of the second housing element can have a third and fourth wall section, the third section being essentially perpendicular to the first wall section and the second wall section. The fourth wall section can be arranged opposite the third wall section with respect to the longitudinal axis of the plug connector and can be curved or curved. Furthermore, the connecting section can have a corresponding design so that the plug connector can be arranged on the plug connector socket so that it cannot rotate.

Another aspect relates to a connector system according to claim 12.

The connector socket can also have a plate-shaped base element, which is arranged essentially perpendicular to the insertion direction. Furthermore, the base element can have a receiving opening which is designed to accommodate, at least in sections, a plug socket into which the plug arranged in the plug connector can be inserted. Furthermore, the connector socket can have a wall-shaped connecting section, which is designed to protrude at least in sections into a cavity located between the first housing element and the second housing element when the connector and connector socket are connected. Furthermore, the connecting section can have the at least one connector socket-side locking element.

A further aspect relates to the use of a previously described connector for connecting the connector to a connector socket according to claim 13.

The plug connector has a plug which can be connected to a plug socket arranged in the plug connector socket by connecting the plug connector to the plug connector socket.

Character description

Figur 1

zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Steckverbinders.

Figur 2

zeigt eine Querschnittsansicht des Steckverbinders entlang der Längsachse des Steckverbinders.

Figur 3

zeigt eine detaillierte Querschnittsansicht des Steckverbinders entlang der Längsachse des Steckverbinders.

Figur 4

zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Steckverbinderbuchse.

Figur 5

zeigt eine Querschnittsansicht eines mit einer Steckverbinderbuchse verbundenen Steckverbinders entlang der Längsachse des Steckverbinders.

Figur 6

zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht eines ersten Gehäuseelements des Steckverbinders.

Figur 7

zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht eines zweiten Gehäuseelements des Steckverbinders.

Figur 8

zeigt entgegen der Einsteckrichtung blickend eine Draufsicht auf den Steckverbinder.

A preferred embodiment of the invention is explained below by way of example using the attached figures. Show:

Figure 1

shows a perspective view of a connector.

Figure 2

shows a cross-sectional view of the connector along the longitudinal axis of the connector.

Figure 3

shows a detailed cross-sectional view of the connector along the longitudinal axis of the connector.

Figure 4

shows a perspective view of a connector socket.

Figure 5

shows a cross-sectional view of a connector connected to a connector socket along the longitudinal axis of the connector.

Figure 6

shows a perspective view of a first housing element of the connector.

Figure 7

shows a perspective view of a second housing element of the connector.

Figure 8

shows a top view of the connector looking against the direction of insertion.

Figures 1 and 2 show a plug connector 10, which at least partially surrounds a plug 12 arranged in the plug connector 10 and at least partially surrounds a cable 14 connected to the plug 12. The connector 10 is designed to have a connector as in the Figures 4 and 5 shown connector socket 16 to be connected. For this purpose, the plug connector 10 is moved in the direction of the insertion direction E in order to connect the plug connector 10 to the plug connector socket 16. Furthermore, the plug connector 10 has a first housing element 18, which is arranged inside the plug connector 10. The first housing element 18 surrounds the plug 12 and the cable 14 at least in sections along the insertion direction E. Furthermore, the Figures 1 and 2 a second housing element 20 of the plug connector 10, which is arranged on the outside and surrounds the first housing element 18 at least in sections along the insertion direction. The plug connector 10 is designed so that the second housing element 20 can be moved in relation to the first housing element 18 along the insertion direction E or along the longitudinal axis L of the plug connector 10. The longitudinal axis L is essentially parallel to the insertion direction E.

Furthermore, the connector 10 has at least one locking element 22 on the connector side. In the embodiment of the plug connector 10 shown in the figures, the plug connector 10 has exactly two plug-connector-side locking elements 22, which are arranged at least in sections between the first housing element 18 and the second housing element 20. The connector-side locking elements 22 are designed in particular to work with corresponding connector-socket-side locking elements 24 (see Figures 4 and 5 ), which are arranged on the connector socket 16 (see Figures 4 and 5 ) to be locked when the connector 10 is connected to the connector socket 16.

The structure of the connector 10 is explained below in particular with reference to Figures 2 and 3 explained in more detail. The first housing element 18 has a first access opening 26 and a second access opening 28. The first access opening 26 and the second access opening 28 are arranged opposite and spaced apart from one another and lie essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis L of the plug connector 10. Furthermore, the first access opening 26 and the second access opening 28 are connected to one another by a wall 30 of the first housing element 18. The first access opening 26 forms an end of the first housing element 18 lying in the insertion direction E and the second access opening 28 forms an end of the first housing element 18 lying in the opposite direction to the insertion direction E. The wall 30 of the first housing element 18 is thus designed for this purpose to surround the plug 12 and the cable 14 at least in sections along the insertion direction E.

Furthermore, the second housing element 20 has a first access opening 32 and a second access opening 34, which are arranged opposite and spaced apart from one another. Furthermore, the first access opening 32 and the second access opening 34 are arranged essentially perpendicular to the insertion direction E or to the longitudinal axis L of the plug connector 10. Furthermore, the second housing element 20 has a wall 36, which is arranged between the first access opening 32 and the second access opening 34 and extends at least in sections along the insertion direction E or longitudinal axis L of the plug connector 10. The wall 36 of the second housing element 20 surrounds the first housing element 18 at least in sections.

At least one receiving element 40 is provided on an outward-facing surface 38 of the wall 30 of the first housing element 18, which is provided for fastening the locking element 22 on the connector side. In particular, the receiving element 40 is designed to accommodate a fastening section 42 of the connector-side locking element 22. In particular, they show Figures 3 and 4 exactly two receiving elements 40, which are arranged on the surface 30, with exactly one connector-side locking element 22 being attachable to each receiving element 40. The receiving elements 40 are in relation to the longitudinal axis L of the connector 10 arranged opposite each other. The receiving element 40 is in particular slot-shaped, wherein in order to fasten the connector-side locking element 22 to the receiving element 40, the fastening section 42 can be inserted into the receiving element 40 in the insertion direction. Furthermore, the receiving element 40 and the fastening section 42 are designed to be lockable with one another, so that the connector-side locking element 22 can be securely fastened to the first housing element 18. Opposite to the insertion direction E, the fastening section 42 is adjoined by a section 44 which is bent by approximately 180° and which connects the fastening section 42 to a locking section 46 of the locking element 22 on the connector side. Starting from the curved section 44, the locking section 46 extends essentially in the direction of the insertion direction E. The locking section 46 is in particular designed to be locked with the locking element 24 on the connector socket side (see Figure 5 ).

Furthermore, the locking section 46 contacts the second housing element 20 in such a way that by a relative movement of the second housing element 20 with respect to the first housing element 18 against the insertion direction E, the locking section 46 can be moved outwards, that is to say away from the longitudinal axis L of the plug connector 10 . Due to this relative movement of the second housing element 20 against the insertion direction E, a locking of the connector-side locking element 22 or the locking section 46 with the connector socket-side locking element 24 is canceled. In other words, the second housing element 20 and, connected thereto, the locking section 46 can be moved into an unlocking position by the relative movement described above. Furthermore, the connector-side locking element 22 is designed to be resilient, so that when the second housing element 20 moves relative to the first housing element 18 in the insertion direction E, the connector-side locking element 22 or the locking section 46 automatically assumes a locking position in which the connector-side locking element 22 or the connecting section 46 with the connector socket side Locking element 24 can be locked.

Furthermore, the locking section 46 has a locking opening 47, which enables the locking section 46 to engage behind the locking element 24 on the connector socket side in the locked state. As in Figure 4 shown, the connector socket-side locking element 24 is designed, for example, as a projection or nose.

Like in particular Figure 3 shown, the locking section 46 has, at an end lying in the insertion direction E, a contacting surface 48 which is positioned opposite the insertion direction E or longitudinal axis L and which rests at least in sections on a support section 50 formed by a passage opening 50 provided in the second housing element 20. The contacting surface 48 is positioned relative to the longitudinal axis L in such a way that the distance between the contacting surface 48 and the longitudinal axis L increases in the insertion direction E. A relative movement of the second housing element 20 with respect to the first housing element 18 against the insertion direction E thus leads to an outward displacement of the locking section 46, whereby the gripping behind of the locking element 24 on the connector socket side can be canceled. Furthermore, the resilience of the connector-side locking element 22 makes it possible to exert a force acting in the insertion direction E on the second housing element 20, so that the second housing element 20 can be moved or displaced in the direction of the insertion direction E by the connector-side locking element 22.

Like from the Figure 3 As can be seen, the two receiving elements 40 are arranged opposite one another with respect to the longitudinal axis L. Likewise, the two connector-side locking elements 22 are arranged opposite each other with respect to the longitudinal axis L of the connector 10.

As in Figure 3 shown, the locking section 46 has at least one inwardly directed contacting element 54, which is designed to contact the plug connector socket 16 in the connected state of the plug connector 10 and the plug connector socket 16. Furthermore, this shows Connector-side locking element 22 has at least one outwardly directed contacting element 56, which is designed to contact the inside of the second housing element 20. Furthermore, the first housing element 18 is designed to electrically contact a shield of the plug 12 or the cable 14. Furthermore, the plug connector socket 16 is designed to electrically contact a shield of the plug socket arranged in the plug connector socket 16 or a cable (not shown) connected to the plug socket. Furthermore, the connector-side locking element 22 is designed to electrically connect the first housing element 18 to the second housing element 20, so that in the connected state of the connector 10 and the connector socket 16, the connector-side shield and the connector-socket-side shield are electrically connected to one another.

Like in the Figures 6 to 8 shown, at least one guide element 60 is arranged between the first housing element 18 and the second housing element 20. The guide element 60 is designed to support a linear movement of the second housing element 20 with respect to the first housing element 18 along the insertion direction E. As in Figure 6 shown, the guide element 60 consists of a guide lug 62 arranged on the outside of the first housing element 18, which is arranged on the outward-facing surface 38 of the wall 30 of the first housing element 18. Like in the Figures 7 and 8th shown, the second housing element 20 has a guide groove 64 on an inside or on the inward-facing surface of the wall 36 of the second housing element 20, in which the guide lug 62 can be guided. The guide element 60 can prevent the second housing element 20 from rotating relative to the first housing element 18 with respect to the longitudinal axis L. The ones in the Figures 6-8 The embodiment shown has in particular exactly two guide elements 60, which are arranged opposite one another with respect to the longitudinal axis L. Furthermore, the guide groove 64 has a stop which limits a relative movement of the second housing element 20 relative to the first housing element 18 in the direction of the insertion direction E.

As in Figure 8 shown, the guide elements 60 and the connector-side locking elements 22 are arranged offset by 90° in the insertion direction E with respect to the longitudinal axis L.

Figure 4 shows an example of a connector socket 16, which consists of a plate-shaped base element 70, which is arranged essentially perpendicular to the insertion direction E. Furthermore, the base element 70 has an opening 72 in which a connector-side socket can be arranged at least in sections. When connecting the connector 10 to the connector socket 16, the plug 12 is connected to the connector socket. Furthermore, the connector socket 16 has a wall which is designed as a connecting section 72. The connecting section 72 at least partially surrounds the longitudinal axis L of the connector socket 16. Furthermore, the connecting section 72 is designed to protrude into a cavity 74 located between the first housing element 18 and the second housing element 20 when the connector 10 and the connector socket 16 are connected. Furthermore, the connecting section 72 has the connector socket-side locking elements 24 on the outside, which are arranged opposite one another with respect to the longitudinal axis L.

Like in the Figure 8 shown, the second housing element 20, looking in the insertion direction E, has a shape which prevents the plug connector 10 from twisting relative to the plug connector socket 16. In particular, the second housing element 20 has a first housing section 76 and a second housing section 78, which are arranged opposite one another with respect to the longitudinal axis L and extend essentially parallel to the insertion direction E. Furthermore, the second housing element 20 has a third housing section 80, which is arranged perpendicular to the first housing section 76 and to the second housing section 78. Furthermore, the third housing section 80 also extends parallel to the insertion direction E. Furthermore, the second housing element 20 has a fourth housing section 82, which is arranged opposite the third housing section 80 with respect to the longitudinal axis L. Looking in the insertion direction E, the fourth housing section 82 has a curved or curved shape. Furthermore, the connecting section 72 is shaped in accordance with the shape of the second housing element 20, so that the second housing element 20 can be connected to the plug connector socket 16 in a rotation-proof manner.

Furthermore shows Figure 5 a connected state of the plug connector 10 with the plug connector socket 16. In the connected state, the connecting section 72 projects at least in sections into the cavity between the first housing element 18 and the second housing element 20. Furthermore shows Figure 5 how the locking section 46 engages behind the locking element 24 on the connector socket side.

Like in the Figures 2 and 5 shown, the connector 10 can have an at least partially flexible cable guide 58, which surrounds the cable 14 at least in sections, the cable guide 58 being adaptable to the diameter of the cable 14. Advantageously, the cable guide 58 can protect the cable 14 arranged in the connector 10 from kinks and mechanical stress. The cable guide 58 surrounds the cable 14 at least in sections along the insertion direction E. Furthermore, the cable guide 58 can be connectable to the first housing element 18. In particular, the cable guide 58 can be arranged at an end of the first housing element 18 that lies opposite the insertion direction E.

Reference symbol list

10

Connectors

12

Plug

14

Cable

16

Connector socket

18

first housing element

20

second housing element

22

connector-side locking element

24

Connector socket-side locking element

26

first access opening first housing element

28

second access opening first housing element

30

Wall of the first housing element

32

first access opening second housing element

34

second access opening second housing element

36

Wall of the second housing element

38

outward-facing surface of the wall 30

40

Recording element

42

Fastening section

44

curved section

46

Locking section

47

Locking opening

48

Contacting surface

50

Passage opening

52

Edition section

54

Contacting element (directed inwards)

56

Contacting element (facing outwards)

58

Cable routing

60

Leadership element

62

Guide nose

64

Guide groove

66

attack

70

basic element

72

connection section

74

cavity

76

first housing section

78

second housing section

80

third housing section

82

fourth housing section

E

Insertion direction

L

Longitudinal axis

Claims (13)

1. Connector (10), in particular a push-pull connector, for connection to a connector socket (16), comprising:

   a first housing element (18) designed to enclose a plug (12) connected to a cable (14) at least partially along a plug-in direction (E) of the connector (10) in the connector socket (16);

   at least one connector-side locking element (22) arranged on the first housing element (18) for locking the connector (10) to the connector socket (16), wherein the at least one connector-side locking element (22) is designed to lock to a connector socket-side locking element (24) in a locked state of the connector (10) to the connector socket (16); and

   a second housing element (20), which at least partially encloses the first housing element (18) and the connector-side locking element (22), wherein the second housing element (20) is movable along the plug-in direction (E) with respect to the first housing element (18); and

   wherein the connector (10) is releasable from the connector socket (16) by moving the second housing element (20) opposite to the plug-in direction (E) to an unlocking position,

   wherein the at least one connector-side locking element (22) has a fixing portion (42) and a locking portion (46) connected to the fastening portion,

   wherein the at least one connector-side locking element (22) can be fixed to the first housing element (18) by means of the fixing portion (42),

   wherein the locking portion (46) extends in the direction of the plug-in direction (E) and is arranged at least in part between the fixing portion (42) and the second housing element (20),

   wherein the locking portion (46) has, at an end located in the plug-in direction (E), a contacting surface (48) angled relative to the plug-in direction (E),

   characterized in that

   the contacting surface (48) abuts at least in part against a supporting portion (52) formed by a through-opening (50) provided in the second housing element (20),

   wherein the at least one connector-side locking element (22) has at least one outwardly directed contacting element (56) designed to contact the inner side of the second housing element (20), and

   wherein the at least one connector-side locking element (22) and the first housing element (18) are designed to provide an electrically conductive connection between the second housing element (20) and a shield of the cable (14), which is enclosed at least in part by the first housing element (18).
2. Connector (10) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one connector-side locking element (22) is arranged at least in part in a cavity (74) located between the first housing element (18) and the second housing element (20).
3. Connector (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the at least one connector-side locking element (22) is designed to engage behind the connector socket-side locking element (24) in the locked state.
4. Connector (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one connector-side locking element (22) is movable outwards at least in part, by moving the second housing element (20) to the locking position, to release a lock with the connector socket-side locking element (24).
5. Connector (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one connector-side locking element (22) is designed to be returnable and, in the unlocking position, exerts a return force directed substantially towards the cable (14), and wherein the at least one connector-side locking element (22) contacts the second housing element (20) in such a way that, in the unlocking position, a force acting in the direction of the plug-in direction (E) is exerted on the second housing element (20).
6. Connector (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the supporting portion (52) can be guided along the contacting surface (48) opposite to the plug-in direction (E) by moving the second housing element (20) to the unlocking position.
7. Connector (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one connector-side locking element (22) has an opening (47) designed to engage behind the connector socket-side locking element (24), and wherein the connector socket-side locking element (24) is preferably designed as a lug.
8. Connector (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one connector-side locking element (22) and the first housing element (18) are designed to provide an electrically conductive connection between the connector socket (16) and the shield.
9. Connector (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a cable guide (58) which is flexible at least in sections and encloses the cable (14) at least in part, and wherein the cable guide (58) is adaptable to the diameter of the cable (14).
10. Connector (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the connector (10) is designed to be connected in a rotationally secure manner to the connector socket (16).
11. Connector (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the connector (10) and the connector socket (16) can be unlocked and locked by linear movement of the second housing element (20) along the plug-in direction (E).
12. Connector system comprising:

    - a connector (10) according to any one of claims 1 - 11 for receiving a plug (12) connected to a cable (14); and

    - a connector socket (16) which can be locked to the connector (10).
13. Use of a connector (10) according to any one of claims 1 - 11 to connect the connector (10) to a connector socket (16).

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