FR3125362A1 - Retrofit kit for assembly comprising electrical device cover and electrical connector - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a retrofit kit (1) for an assembly (42) comprising an electrical device cover (46), the electrical device cover (46) having an opening (70), in which in operation, an electrical connector (44) is arranged flush-mounted, when connected to a mating connector (52) on the electrical device (50), the retrofit kit (1) comprising a mounting frame (2) having a bracket (4) at least partially surrounding a receiving opening (6) configured to receive the electrical connector (44), the mounting frame (2) being configured to secure the electrical connector (44) to the electrical device cover (46) , wherein the electrical connector (44), when attached to the mounting frame (2), is slidable relative to the electrical device cover (46) in at least one direction. Figure for abstract: Fig. 2C

Description

Retrofit kit for assembly comprising electrical device cover and electrical connector

Field of Invention

The present invention relates to a retrofit kit for an assembly comprising an electrical device cover having an opening in which, in operation, an electrical connector being connected to a mating connector on the electrical device is arranged to be recessed.

Technological background of the invention

In many applications, electrically conductive contact elements are made to electrically contact through removable plug-in connections between an electrical connector and a mating connector for the transmission of electrical current and signals. The current flow is carried out, in particular via contact surfaces or contact points of the contact elements touching each other, during a pairing of the electrical connector with the mating connector.

In various applications such as applications for vehicle lighting devices, the mating connector that is installed on the lighting device is located in an area that is difficult to access and has reduced visibility. Thus, the matching operation to match the electrical connector to the mating connector is tedious in that it requires a lot of effort and generates the risk of error. Therefore, there is a need for a solution that facilitates the pairing of the electrical connector with the mating connector in areas of low accessibility and reduced visibility. However, the electrical connectors and mating connectors used in such applications are already well established or even mass-produced. Replacing these established connectors or mass-produced connectors entirely could generate high costs, and is therefore not favorable.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an economically efficient solution which facilitates the pairing of the electrical connector with the pairing connector in areas of low accessibility and reduced visibility.

Description of the Invention

The present invention addresses the above-mentioned object by providing a retrofit kit for an assembly comprising an electrical device cover, the electrical device cover having an opening in which, in operation, an electrical connector is arranged recessed when it is connected to a mating connector on the electrical device, the retrofit kit comprising a mounting frame having a support flange at least partially surrounding a receiving aperture configured to receive the electrical connector, the mounting frame being configured to attaching the electrical connector to the electrical device cover, wherein the electrical connector, when attached to the mounting frame, is slidable relative to the electrical device cover in at least one direction.

The retrofit kit allows established or mass-produced electrical connectors to be modified such that they can be attached to the electrical device cover via the mounting frame. Thus, the electrical connector, mounting frame, and electrical device cover form a structural entity, greatly increasing the maneuverability of the electrical connector. The electrical connector does not need to be handled directly when paired with the mating connector and no longer needs to be attached directly to the mating connector. Since the electrical connector and the mating connector are comparatively small in size, they are difficult to reach and handle, especially in areas with reduced visibility. However, using the inventive solution, the electrical connector is automatically paired upon attachment of the electrical device cover to the electrical device. Also, during a mismatching of the electrical connector and the electrical connector, it is no longer necessary to find the electrical connector without seeing it, as the electrical connector can be automatically released from the pairing connector during a removal from the electrical device cover from the electrical device.

Additionally, because the electrical connector is slidably held relative to the electrical device cover in at least one direction via the mounting frame, the electrical connector can be positioned and aligned with the mating connector when mounting the electrical device cover on the electrical device. Therefore, blind pairing, i.e. pairing of components with restricted visibility, is further facilitated.

The re-equipment kit can be further improved according to various advantageous embodiments, which are independent of each other, with respect to their respective technical effects, and can be arbitrarily combined.

According to one embodiment, the lead frame may include a connector attachment arrangement configured to rigidly attach the lead frame to the electrical connector.

Thus, relative movement of the lead frame and the electrical connector can be prevented, further facilitating installation of the arrangement comprising the electric connector and the lead frame to the electrical device cover. The connector attachment arrangement may be configured to engage directly with the electrical connector.

According to one embodiment, the mounting frame may include a collar that at least partially surrounds the receiving aperture and projects away from the support flange.

A high overlap between the mounting frame and the electrical connector can be achieved by providing the collar. Thus, rigidity of the connection between the electrical connector and the mounting frame can be obtained.

According to one embodiment, the connector attachment arrangement can be positioned on the collar.

By having the connector attachment arrangement positioned on the collar, the lead frame can simultaneously engage the electrical connector from multiple sides, further increasing the reliability of attachment.

According to one embodiment, the connector securing arrangement may include holes that are configured to receive cams of the electrical connector.

According to one embodiment, the connector attachment arrangement may comprise a pair of holes which are arranged opposite each other.

The electrical connector may be a lever-assisted mating connector. Such connectors are known to have a lever pivotally attached to the housing of the electrical connector. To this end, the electrical connector comprises mutually opposing protruding cams defining an axis of rotation around which the lever can be pivoted. The mounting frame can replace the lever of the lever-assisted mating connector, as the mating force is applied indirectly to the electrical connector via the electrical device cover. For example, the electrical device cover may include screws to secure the electrical device cover to the electrical device. When tightening the screws, the electrical connector is pushed further into the mating connector, completing the mating operation.

According to one embodiment, the collar may form a blocking part, the blocking part being configured to press on the electrical connector when the electrical connector is held by the mounting frame and prevent a pivoting movement of the mounting frame with respect to to the electrical connector.

The locking portion can abut the electrical connector, so that rotation of the mounting frame around the axis of rotation with respect to the electrical connector can be prevented. The blocking part can preferably be formed on different sides with respect to the holes of the connector fixing arrangement. Preferably, a pair of locking portions are provided on opposite sides of the collar, so that rotation of the mounting frame relative to the electrical connector can be prevented in both directions.

According to one embodiment, the support flange may be planar, and adapted to press against a surface of the electrical device cover.

Because the support flange is flat, this allows it to press evenly against the surface of the electrical device cover, further stabilizing the electrical connector to the electrical device cover. Chipping or cracking of the electric device cover can be avoided, since any force acting on the electric device cover via the supporting flange can be evenly distributed.

According to one embodiment, the mounting frame may be configured to slidably engage a rim of the opening.

In this embodiment, the mounting frame is slidably held within the opening of the electrical device cover to allow sliding movement of the electrical connector relative to the electrical device cover. Preferably, the mounting frame engages a rim of the opening, so that in operation said engaging part is protected by the mounting frame, in particular the support flange, preventing jamming mounting frame and electrical device cover due to debris entering an engagement section.

According to one embodiment, the mounting frame may include at least one locking projection, a slot being provided between the at least one locking projection and the support flange.

The rim of the opening can be received in the slot provided between the at least one locking projection and the support flange. Therefore, the at least one locking projection can prevent accidental dismounting of the mounting flange from the electric device cover in a mounting direction substantially perpendicular to a sliding direction of the mounting flange on the electric device cover .

According to one embodiment, at least two locking projections can be provided on the same side.

Therefore, the rim can press the at least two locking projections on the same side, further stabilizing the rim parallel to the sliding direction.

According to one embodiment, at least two locking projections may be provided on opposite sides.

At least two locking projections provided on opposite sides of the frame further stabilize the sliding movement of the mounting frame relative to the electrical device cover, as opposite sides of the rim can be received in respective slots. The ledge serves as a rail along which the mounting frame can slide.

According to one embodiment, two pairs of locking projections may be arranged opposite each other.

Having two pairs of interlocking projections arranged opposite to each other can be particularly advantageous. Sliding motion can be further stabilized in this embodiment, allowing smoother movement of the lead frame relative to the electrical device cover.

The locking projections may be arranged on opposite sides of the collar extending away from each other. Preferably, the locking projections arranged on opposite sides of the collar can be aligned with each other.

According to one embodiment, the lead frame may include at least one stopper to limit sliding movement of the lead frame relative to the electrical device cover in at least one direction.

The at least one stopper may prevent the lead frame from sliding into an undesired position where it does not fit into the mating connector. Thus, the bumper can limit the degree of movement between the mounting frame and the electrical device cover. Preferably, the bumper may be configured to abut the rim of the aperture in a direction of sliding of the mounting frame relative to the electrical device cover. The at least one stopper can prevent the lead frame from returning to an assembly position, in which the lead frame can be mounted and/or dismounted relative to the electrical device cover.

According to one embodiment, the at least one stopper can protrude from the support flange, preferably in the direction of the collar.

This embodiment is particularly advantageous, since during assembly of the mounting frame on the electrical device cover, the at least one stopper can abut an upper surface of the electrical device cover in the assembly position. Once the mounting frame slides into an operating position, the at least one bumper can extend into the opening.

According to one embodiment, the at least one stopper can be an elastic latch.

The spring latch can easily be pushed out of engagement with the rim to disassemble the electrical connector from the electrical device cover. However, in use, the flexibility of the latch can prevent breakage due to vibration or the like. Rather than breaking, forces acting on the latch are absorbed by the elasticity of the latch.

According to one embodiment, the retrofit kit may further comprise an alignment frame adapted to be mounted between the electrical connector and the mating connector.

The alignment frame may interact with the electrical connector to actuate a sliding motion of the electrical connector and automatically align the electrical connector with the mating connector upon attachment of the electrical device cover to the electrical device.

According to one embodiment, an interior side of the alignment frame may include a bevelled section.

Therefore, the electrical connector can slide along the beveled section when pairing and be automatically aligned with the mating connector, in at least two directions arranged perpendicular to each other.

According to one embodiment, each inner side facing the receiving opening may include a bevelled section.

With each interior side of the alignment frame having a beveled section, the direction in which the electrical connector can be forced to move is further increased.

According to one embodiment, the inner side can be bevelled in its entirety.

The fully beveled inner side of the alignment frame best ensures proper alignment of the electrical connector with the mating connector.

According to one embodiment, the alignment frame may include axially projecting guide projections.

The guide projections may be adapted to slide along the outer surface of the electrical connector and/or the mating connector ensuring correct positioning of the alignment frame with respect to the respective connector. The axial direction may preferably be parallel to a mounting direction in which the alignment frame is mounted to the electrical connector and/or the mating connector.

According to one embodiment, the alignment frame may include a conductor projecting radially into bevels pressing on top of the mating connector, when the alignment frame is attached to the mating connector.

The alignment frame may be configured to be rigidly attached to the mating connector, with the conductor in bevels pressing against the mating connector surrounding a receptacle of the mating connector and forming an entry guide into the receptacle for the electrical connector.

The object of the present invention is also achieved by means of an assembly. The assembly includes an electrical device cover having an opening, an electrical connector configured to be received in the opening, and a retrofit kit according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein the electrical connector is received at the at least partially within the receiving aperture, the electrical connector is secured to the electrical device cover via the mounting frame and is slidable relative to the electrical device cover in at least one direction.

According to one embodiment, the mounting frame may engage a rim of the electrical device cover opening.

According to the embodiment, the flange can be received in the slot between the support flange and the at least one locking projection.

According to one embodiment, the mounting frame may be slidable from an assembly position, in which the mounting frame may be mounted on and/or released from the electrical device cover, to an operating position in which the mount is locked to the electrical device cover in at least one direction.

In the operating position, the mounting frame can in particular be locked to the electrical device cover in an insertion direction in which the electrical connector is inserted into the opening of the electrical device cover.

By having the lead frame locked to the electrical device cover in the operating position, accidental dismounting of the lead frame from the electrical device cover can be prevented. For example, high mating forces can act on the electrical connector during a mating, pushing the electrical connector in a direction antiparallel to the direction of insertion.

According to one embodiment, the mounting frame may include at least one stopper, which engages the rim of the opening, preventing sliding movement of the mounting frame from the operating position to the assembly position .

According to one embodiment, clearance is provided which allows the mounting frame to be slidable in at least one direction relative to the electrical device cover in the operating position. The clearance may for example be around 2 mm.

Such clearance further facilitates blind mating of the electrical connector with the mating connector, as the position of the electrical connector can always be adjusted when pairing.

The object of the present invention is also achieved through a connector arrangement comprising an assembly according to any of the preceding embodiments, and a mating connector having a receptacle for receiving the electrical connector in one direction insertion, the mating connector being mounted on an electrical device.

According to one embodiment, an alignment frame may be provided, the alignment frame being rigidly attached to the mating connector surrounding the receptacle and forming an entry guide into the receptacle.

By having the alignment frame mounted on the mating connector, the electrical connector can be automatically aligned with the mating connector during attachment of the electrical device cover to the electrical device.

Additional features and advantages of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention. It should be understood that such embodiments do not represent the full scope of the invention.

is a schematic perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a mounting frame of a retrofit kit according to the invention.

is an additional perspective view of the mounting frame shown in the .

is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a connector arrangement according to the invention.

is a perspective view of the connector arrangement shown in the , wherein the electric device cover is detached from the electric device.

is a perspective view of the connector arrangement shown in the , where the mounting frame is detached from the electrical device cover.

is a first schematic cross-sectional view of an assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.

is a second cross-sectional view of the assembly shown in the .

There and the illustrate an exemplary embodiment of a retrofit kit 1. Retrofit kit 1 comprises a mounting frame 2 having a support flange 4 at least partially surrounding a receiving aperture 6 for receiving an electrical connector.

The support flange 4 is preferably planar, extending along a flange plane, which is arranged substantially parallel to a horizontal plane. With this planar configuration of the support flange 4, a bearing surface 8 is provided, with which the mounting frame 2 can firmly press against a surface of the electrical device cover.

In various applications, the connector arrangement is located in an area with little space. Therefore, it is particularly advantageous for the connector arrangement to be compact. To allow a wiring harness (not shown) to enter the electrical connector at an angle, particularly at a 90° angle, the support flange may include a notch 10 which divides one side of the support flange 4 and extends into the receiving opening 6 along a direction parallel to the flange plane and the horizontal plane.

The mounting frame 2 can reference be a monolithic component 12, which can for example be formed from a plastic material in the form of an injection molded part.

In this exemplary embodiment, the lead frame 2 has a substantially rectangular shape with a long side 14 having a length in a horizontal X direction and a narrow short side 16 having a width in a lateral Y direction, the length being longer greater than the width. The notch 10 can be arranged on the narrow side 16.

According to the exemplary embodiment, the lead frame 2 may be configured to be rigidly attached to the electrical connector. For this, the mounting frame 2 may include a connector fixing arrangement 18.

The connector fixing arrangement 18 may be formed on a collar 20 which protrudes from the support flange 4, in particular from the bearing surface 8, in a vertical direction Z essentially perpendicular to the horizontal direction. X and in the lateral direction Y.

Collar 20 may extend at least partially around the receiving aperture and may be adapted to receive the electrical connector. On each long side 14, the collar 20 includes a through hole 22 to receive corresponding cams of the electrical connector. The through holes 22 are arranged opposite to each other and aligned with each other.

Thus, the mounting frame 2 can replace a lever of a lever-assisted pairing connector. This replacement of the lever is possible as the mating force is transmitted by the mounting frame 2 of the electric device cover to the electric connector. Therefore, the leverage is no longer needed to complete the pairing operation.

Preferably, the lead frame 2 is configured to be rigidly attached to the electrical connector, meaning that once the lead frame 2 is attached to the electrical connector, relative movement between the electrical connector and the lead frame 2 is prevented. To prevent pivoting movement of the mounting frame 2 relative to the electrical connector, the collar 20 may form locking portions 24 which extend at least partially along the short sides of the receiving opening 6. When the connector electrical connector is received in the receiving aperture 6, the blocking portions 24 abut the electrical connector on either side, blocking pivotal movement of the mounting frame 2 relative to the electrical connector in any direction.

Collar 20 may also include a notch at the same location as support flange 4, so that collar 20 does not provide an edge along which the wire harness can abrade.

To lock the mounting frame to the electrical device cover, the mounting frame includes at least one locking projection 26. In this exemplary embodiment, a total of four locking projections 26 projecting laterally from the long sides 14 of the collar 20 are provided. In the figures, only two locking projections 26 are visible. The other invisible locking projections are arranged opposite the visible locking projections 26. The locking projections include a flat top surface 28 facing the bearing surface 8 such that a slot 30 is formed between the support flange 4 and the locking projections 26. The flat upper surface 28 can in particular be arranged essentially parallel to the bearing surface 8, so that the slot 30 forms a linear guide allowing fluid movement of the mounting frame 2 with respect to the electrical device cover.

The mounting frame 2 may further comprise two bumpers 32 formed as a spring latch 34. The bumpers 32 are arranged parallel to each other and are arranged on the support flange 4 at the narrow side 16 opposite the notch 10. The bumpers 32 are formed as resilient cantilever latches 34 having free ends 36 which face away from the receiving opening 6 and which protrude at the -beyond the bearing surface in the vertical direction Z. Advantageously, the bumpers 32 are arranged in windows 38 formed on the support flange 4 which penetrate the support flange 4 in the vertical direction Z. The interaction of the bumpers 32 with the electric device cover is further explained later with reference to Figs. 3A and 3B.

On the , an arrangement of connectors 40 is shown in a perspective view. The connector arrangement 40 includes an assembly 42, the assembly 42 having an electrical connector 44 which is received in the receiving aperture 6 of the lead frame 2 and secured to an electrical device cover 46. The assembly 42 forms a structural unit 48 which can be mounted on or dismounted from the electrical device 50. On the , the structural unit 48 is mounted on the electrical device, and on the , the structural unit 48 is disassembled from the electrical device 50.

As it is possible to see on the , a mating connector 52 may be mounted on the electrical device 50. The mating connector 52 may include a receptacle 54 adapted to receive the electrical connector 44.

The retrofit kit 1 may further comprise an alignment frame 56 which is arranged between the electrical connector 44 and the mating connector 52. In this exemplary embodiment, the alignment frame 56 may be fixed rigid to the mating connector 52. To accomplish this, the alignment frame 56 may include latches 58 that latch onto an exterior of the mating connector 52, such that the alignment frame 56 extends around the receptacle and forms an entrance guide.

The alignment frame 56 has a substantially rectangular shape, where the latches 58 protrude in the vertical Z direction from the long sides of the alignment frame 56. On the narrow side, the alignment frame 56 may be provided with a guide projection 60 which projects in the vertical Z direction. The guide projection 60 slides along the outside of the mating connector 52, and ensures that the relative position of the alignment frame 56 and the mating connector The pairing 52 is correct when mounting the alignment frame 56 on the pairing connector 52.

Alignment frame 56 can be attached to the outside of mating connector 52 so that alignment frame 56 does not reduce the size of the receptacle. An interior side 62 of the alignment frame 56, in particular all interior sides 62 of the alignment frame 56 can be provided with a bevel 64. When the electrical connector 44 abuts against the interior side 62 of the alignment frame alignment 56, electrical connector 44 slides along the bevel and slides into alignment with mating connector 52. Bevel 64 may preferably be a 35° bevel, allowing movement of the electrical connector by approximately 2 mm.

The bevel 64 may project radially inward so that the alignment frame 56 may press against the top of the mating connector 52, in particular on a flange of the mating connector 52 which, on the , is not visible as it is covered by the alignment frame 56. The alignment frame 56 is thus supported by the mating connector 52 in an insertion direction substantially parallel to the vertical direction Z.

The electrical device 50 includes an attachment portion 66 for securing the electrical device cover 46 to the electrical device 50. The attachment portion 66 surrounds the mating connector 52 and a sealing ring 68 having sealing lips projecting radially outward can be provided on the attachment portion 66. Therefore, when the electrical device cover 46 is attached to the electrical device 50, the sealing ring 68 is radially compressed between the electrical device cover 46 and the fixing part 66.

On the , the structural unit 48 is separated into the electrical device cover 46 and the electrical connector arrangement 44 being fixed to the mounting frame 2. As can be seen in the , the electrical device cover 46 includes an opening 70 which is substantially rectangular. The width and length of aperture 70 is greater than the length and width of electrical connector 44 and/or collar 20, but less than the length and width of support flange 4. Therefore, the electrical connector 44 and collar 20 can easily be inserted into opening 70, while support flange 4 covers opening 70, as shown in Figures 2A and 2B. Thus, in the structural unit 48, the support flange 4 can be arranged on one side of the electrical device cover and the collar and/or the electrical connector can enter the opening 70 and be arranged on the opposite side of the cover. electrical device 46.

The support flange 4 can in particular press with its bearing surface 8 on an upper surface 72 of the electrical device cover 46 when the mounting frame 2 is mounted on the electrical device cover 46.

On the electrical device cover 46, several notches 74 are provided, corresponding to the locking projections 26 of the mounting frame 2, such that in an assembled position, the locking projections 26 overlap the notches 74. The notches 74 may extend into aperture 70. The position of notches 74 may define the assembly position in which mounting frame 2 may be mounted on or removed from electrical device cover 46. The position of notches 74 is preferably chosen so that in the assembly position, the stops 32 bear on the upper surface 72. For this, a distance between the horizontal end of the opening and the first pair of notches 74 can be less than the distance between the corresponding locking projections and the free ends 36 of the bumpers 32.

In Figures 3A and 3B, structural unit 48 is shown in schematic cross-sectional views. In these figures an operating position 76 is shown in which the locking projections 26 are arranged offset from the notches 74 in the horizontal X direction. , the cutting plane is covered by the lateral direction Y and the vertical direction Z.

As illustrated on the , a flange 78 of aperture 70 is snugly received in slot 30 formed between support flange 4 and top surface 72. However, the width of aperture 70 may be sized to be somewhat larger than the outer width of the collar 20. Accordingly, a lateral clearance 80 in the lateral direction Y is provided between the flange 78 and the mounting frame 2, allowing relative movement between the electrical connector 44 and the electrical device cover 46 in the lateral direction Y via the mounting frame 2. This movement can for example be induced by the bevel 64 of the alignment frame 56.

Flange 78, being snugly received in slot 30, secures lead frame 2 to electrical device cover 46 in the vertical Z direction.

On the , the cross-sectional plane is covered by the horizontal direction X and the vertical direction Z. The mounting frame 2 is arranged in the operating position 76, in which the free ends 36 of the bumpers 32 protrude into the opening 70 Unwanted return to the assembly position is thereby prevented, as the free ends 36 of the bumpers 32 abut against the rim 78 of the opening 70 in the horizontal X direction and prevent further movement of the mounting frame 2 from the operating position 76 to the assembly position.

Preferably, a horizontal clearance 82 in the horizontal X direction is provided between the mounting frame 2 and the flange 78 of the opening 70 in the operating position. Said play can allow alignment of the electrical connector with the receptacle of the mating connector in the horizontal direction X. This alignment can be induced automatically by the bevel 64 of the alignment frame 56.

Although the embodiments have been described with respect to specific examples, the present invention is not limited, and many modifications of the described embodiments can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. The various embodiments and examples include individual features which may be freely combined with each other to obtain additional embodiments or examples according to the present invention.

List of numerical references

1: retrofit kit

2: mounting frame

4: support flange

8: reception opening

10: notch

12: monolithic component

14: long side

16: small side

18: connector fixing arrangement

20: necklace

22: through hole

24: blocking part

26: locking protrusion

28: flat top surface

30: slot

32: stopper

34: elastic latch

36: free end

38: window

40: connector arrangement

42: together

44: electrical connector

46: electrical device cover

48: structural unit

50: electrical device

52: pairing connector

54: receptacle

56: alignment frame

58: latch

60: guide projection

62: inner side

64: bevel

66: fixing part

68: sealing ring

70: opening

72: upper surface

74: notch

76: operating position

78: ledge

80: side play

82: horizontal clearance

X: horizontal direction

Y: lateral direction

Z: vertical direction

Claims (15)

Retrofit kit (1) for an assembly (42) comprising an electrical device cover (46), the electrical device cover (46) having an opening (70) in which, in use, an electrical connector (44) is arranged being recessed when connected to a mating connector (52) on the electrical device (50), the retrofit kit (1) comprising a mounting frame (2) having a support flange (4) surrounding at at least partially a receiving aperture (6) configured to receive the electrical connector (44), the mounting frame (2) being configured to secure the electrical connector (44) to the electrical device cover (46), wherein the electrical connector (44), when attached to the mounting frame (2), is slidable relative to the electrical device cover (46) in at least one direction.
A retrofit kit (1) according to claim 1, wherein the mounting frame (2) includes a connector attachment arrangement (18) configured to rigidly attach the mounting frame (2) to the electrical connector (44).
Retrofit kit (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the mounting frame (2) comprises a collar (20) which at least partially surrounds the receiving opening (6) and projects away from the support flange (4).
Retrofit kit (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the support flange (4) is planar and adapted to press against a surface (72) of the electrical device cover (46).
A retrofit kit (1) according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the mounting frame (2) is configured to slidably engage a flange (78) of the opening (70).
A retrofit kit (1) according to any of claims 1 to 5, wherein the mounting frame (2) comprises at least one locking projection (26), a slot (30) being provided between the at least one projection lock (26) and support flange (4).
Retrofitting kit (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, in which the mounting frame (2) comprises at least one stopper (32) to limit the sliding movement of the mounting frame (2) with respect to the electrical device cover (46) in at least one direction.
A retrofit kit (1) according to any of claims 1 to 7, wherein the retrofit kit (1) further comprises an alignment frame (56) adapted to be mounted between the electrical connector (44) and the pairing connector (52).
A retrofit kit (1) according to claim 8, wherein an inner side (62) of the alignment frame (56) includes a beveled section (64).
An assembly (42) comprising an electrical device cover (46) having an opening (70), an electrical connector (44) being configured to be received in the opening (70), and a retrofit kit (1) according to any of claims 1 to 9, wherein the electrical connector (44) is received at least partially in the receiving aperture (6), the electrical connector (44) is attached to the electrical device cover (46) via the frame mounting (2) and slidable relative to the electrical device cover (46) in at least one direction.
An assembly (42) according to claim 10, wherein the mounting frame (2) engages a flange (78) of the opening (70) of the electrical device cover (46).
An assembly (42) according to claim 11, wherein the mounting frame (2) is slidable from an assembly position, wherein the mounting frame (2) can be mounted on and/or released from the cover electrical device cover (46), to an operating position (76) in which the mounting frame (2) is locked to the electrical device cover (46) in at least one direction.
Assembly (42) according to Claim 12, in which the mounting frame (2) comprises at least one stopper (32), which engages the rim (78) of the opening (70), preventing movement of sliding the mounting frame (2) from the operating position (76) to the assembly position.
A connector arrangement (40) comprising an assembly (42) according to any one of claims 10 to 13, and a mating connector (52) having a receptacle (54) for receiving the electrical connector (44) in a direction of insertion, the mating connector (52) being mounted on an electrical device (50).
A connector arrangement according to claim 14, wherein an alignment frame (56) is provided, the alignment frame (56) being rigidly attached to the mating connector (52) surrounding the receptacle (54) and forming an entry guide into the receptacle (54).