KR20150054886A - Connecting structure between construction elements, and construction element - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a connecting structure (3) and a structural element (1,1 ') between structural elements (1,1'). The connecting structure 3 according to the present invention has a relatively simple structure design so that it can be easily manufactured and released. Moreover, the connection structure allows rapid change of direction of the structural elements 1, 1 'relative to each other. In the process, energy and / or information transmission is allowed simultaneously between the structural elements (1,1 ').

Description

The connection structure between the structural elements and the construction element,

The present invention relates to a connecting structure between the building blocks according to the preamble of claim 1 and a building block according to the preamble of claim 10.

The building blocks are known, for example, as modules (actuators) of an automation system, or as passive structural elements / building blocks, in which the building blocks advantageously form a robot .

For example, German application DE 10 2010 062 217 A1 discloses a kit system with several modules, wherein each module is connected to any other module via a continuous electrical and information connection. This coupling is provided by a stereo jack connection. Moreover, the three-dimensional connection by the magnet connection further secures the modules relative to one another, because the magnet connection has four magnet pairs arranged offset at an angle of 90 [deg.] From each other, so that the square base surfaces of the modules have four different Lt; / RTI > Can be easily disengaged from each other at 45 [deg.] Positions disposed between the modules.

This configuration is disadvantageous in that the magnet connection supports a certain amount of load in the direction of the magnet effect but tends to damage the coupling because it is very vulnerable to forces or shear forces perpendicular to the magnetic force. Moreover, the electromagnet can not normally be used or the increase in magnetic force makes it difficult to disengage the modules from each other, so that the magnetic force can not be increased infinitely.

International application publication WO 99/91261 A1 discloses a reconfigurable modular robot connection. Wherein the different modules are interconnected through corresponding flange elements, the flange elements being clamped together with a circumferential brace. In this case, this is not a single joint connection of the two modules but two joint connections, since additional connections are needed as a brace.

This configuration is disadvantageous in that the orientation of the modules relative to each other is only possible with great complexity and the use of a tool to disengage the brace.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a connection structure that overcomes the above disadvantages. In particular, the connecting structure is mechanically very simple and can be engaged and disengaged in a simple manner. Moreover, the connecting structure advantageously facilitates a rapid directional change of the assembling blocks relative to one another. Advantageously, energy and / or information transfer is provided between the assembly blocks.

This object is achieved by a connecting structure between the assembling blocks according to claim 1 and an assembling block according to claim 15. Advantageous embodiments are provided in the dependent claims.

The inventors have found that the technical problem can be solved in a surprisingly simple way: (i) friction and / or form locking plug connections between the two assembly blocks connected thereto, form locking plug connection and / or (ii) the connecting structure provides a friction and / or form locking connection between the two building blocks connected thereto and additional first magnetic coupling elements are provided. The friction lock and / or the shape lock plug connection generates a resistance to the disconnection of the assembling blocks in a direction at least perpendicular to the connecting plane between the assembling blocks. Since this is a plug connection, this connection can be established in a particularly simple way.

In an advantageous embodiment, the connecting structure consists of a single joint. The connection structure is therefore particularly user-friendly.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment, a connection can be established in a simple and accidental manner by providing a self-centering feature.

Moreover, the connection is particularly advantageous when locked together at a particular position, for example at 90 ° angular positions, while bonding is possible at all positions.

In an advantageous embodiment, the connecting structure fixes the assembling blocks with respect to its relative orientation. This prevents the rotation of the assembling blocks relative to each other so that the whole structure can transmit a torsion force.

Particularly advantageously, the connection structure is constructed so that the connection between the assembling blocks is facilitated for at least two different directions with respect to each other of the assembling blocks. Thus, the user can easily provide different directions without having to use different assembling blocks.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the friction and / or shape locking blocks provide separation of the assembling blocks interconnected by the connecting structure in the blocking direction in the first direction, while the friction and / In the disengagement direction, the disengagement direction being inclined with respect to the blocking direction, advantageously being configured at a right angle to it. "Direction" is not only related to the linear direction, but also to the direction of rotation.

It is advantageous here that at least one disengageable lock is provided, wherein the disengageable lock secures the friction and / or shape lock in the disengageable direction. Thus, the connection of the assembly block, which is fixed with respect to all directions of the load and accidental disengagement only when associated with the failure, can be provided. Depending on the load, the material and material thickness should be selected.

Advantageously, a lock is provided as a unit from a group of the following devices: (i) an element insertable into the first and second assembly blocks to connect the first assembly block and the second assembly block; (ii) a second magnetic coupling element; And (iii) advantageously provided below the preload, and lockable by actuating the disengagement element. In this way, a lock can be implemented, especially in a simple manner. In the case of the second magnetic coupling elements, a mechanical lock is not provided, but a lock is provided within the limits of the magnetic force effect.

Advantageously, the shape and / or friction lock is provided by at least two connecting elements corresponding to each other, wherein advantageously the first connecting element is arranged in the first assembling block and the first connecting element is corresponding And / or advantageously each of the assembling blocks is provided with at least a first connecting element and at least a second connecting element. Thus, in the second case, the assembling block has both types of connecting elements, so that the same assembling blocks can be joined.

In an advantageous embodiment, the first connecting element is configured to be insertable into the second connecting element. To further enhance the connection, it may additionally be provided that the second coupling element is insertable into the first coupling element. In this case, there are separate portions of the two connecting elements at least partly surrounding the parts of the other connecting element.

Particularly advantageously here, the first connecting element has rotation axes of n-fold, where n > 0, in particular n = 4. Thus, depending on the geometry of the connecting surfaces, different orientations of the building blocks relative to one another can be implemented in a particularly simple manner. For example, quadruple rotation axes should be used for a square surface, double axes for a rectangular surface, and triple axes for a triangular surface.

In an advantageous embodiment, the first connecting element is configured to be rotatable in the second connecting element, and in particular is configured to be rotatable by 360 degrees. So that the orientation of the assembling blocks relative to one another can be changed in a particularly simple manner without having to disengage their connection.

In this embodiment also, for other embodiments, for example one of the first connecting element and the second connecting element has at least one undercut, and the other corresponding connection from the second and first connecting elements The element may be provided with at least one protrusion corresponding to the undercut.

An electrical connection or an information connection may be implemented in a particularly simple manner when the first and second connection elements of the connection arrangement are configured to conduct electrical power.

Alternatively or additionally, at least one slip contact, advantageously three or four slip contacts may be provided, or indirect contacts may be used instead of direct acting contacts, where indirectly Are based on transmissions between transmitters and receivers, such as, for example, IR transmitters and IR transmitters.

In an advantageous embodiment of the connection arrangement according to the present invention, the energy and / or information connection is provided such that a first polarity is provided for at least a first direction relative to one another of the building blocks and a second polarity is provided for at least a second direction . The actuation of the actuator associated with the assembling blocks may be changed by changing the orientation of the assembling blocks with respect to each other without having to reprogram the actuator, where the actuators may vary in length, rotation, At least one of them.

The invention also relates to an assembling block according to the invention, in particular to a module and elements of an automation system characterized by comprising a connecting structure according to the invention. Thus, the assembling block includes devices that must be provided to perform the connecting structure in one of the assembling blocks that must be connected to each other.

Advantageously, the assembly block includes at least one side surface that is rectangular, square, triangular or circular, but also special shapes such as a cross or star shape are possible.

Advantageously, an advantageous embodiment of the connecting structure according to the invention is as follows, for example.

1. The two surfaces of the two assembling blocks to which the surfaces are to be connected each have four magnet elements, which are opposite in polarity with respect to the magnet elements arranged in the other assembling blocks. Alternatively, magnets may be provided on one side and metal or iron elements may be provided on the other side. In addition, one or more quadruple-shaped locking elements may be disposed on each surface, said locking elements substantially preventing rotation of the assembling blocks relative to one another, that is, for example, Four recessed recesses on the surface (parent surface) and four corresponding recessed projections on the other surface (sub-surface).

2. The two surfaces to be connected of the two assembly blocks have the following characteristics. The first surface (sub-surface) has four cross-shaped plug elements arranged in a square, and the other surface (parent surface) has four cross-shaped receptacles arranged in corresponding squares. The dimensions of the plug elements and receptacles are advantageously selected to provide a press fit. Other geometric shapes are provided in place of the cross-shaped elements, such as circular, square, star, torques, and the like.

3. The two surfaces to be connected of the two assembling blocks have the following characteristics: grooves arranged centrally in the first surface are provided, which are arranged at an interval of 90 [deg.] With respect to each other, Respectively, and four pairs of undercuts extending therefrom. This is the parent surface. The other surface, the minor surface, has a ring corresponding to the groove and disposed centrally. The four pairs of corresponding protrusions in this ring are arranged offset by 90 [deg.] With respect to each other and the protrusions extend from the surface. The elements of the groove and the ring are sized to provide a preload of the two surfaces. Additionally, to prevent inadvertent rotation of the surfaces relative to one another, grooved recesses are provided distributed on both surfaces and corresponding bar-shaped protrusions are provided.

The above embodiments can be combined with each other. For example, opposing surfaces in a cubic-shaped building block may be configured as a minor surface and a parent surface in one of the three embodiments.

In essence, all of the features according to the present invention can be combined with one another unless otherwise stated.

With regard to the precise construction of the additional elements of the system of building blocks, the effects and advantages achieved thereby can be found in German application DE 10 2010 062 217 A1, which is incorporated herein by reference.

The features and advantages of the present invention will now be described on the basis of an advantageous embodiment with reference to the drawings.
Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of an assembling block according to the invention in an advantageous first embodiment. Fig.
Figures 2a and 2b show the assembling block according to Figure 1 in two plan views of the mother surface and the sub-surface.
Fig. 3 shows the connection structure of the assembling block according to Fig. 1 during engagement and disengagement.
Fig. 4 shows the connecting structure according to Fig. 3 in a state of being joined in the configuration of the first locking portion.
Fig. 5 shows the connecting structure according to Fig. 3 in a state of being joined in the configuration of the second locking portion.
Figure 6 shows a perspective view of the assembly block according to the invention in an advantageous second embodiment.
Figures 7a and b show the assembling block according to Figure 6 in two plan views of the mother surface and the minor surface.
Figure 8 shows the connection structure of the assembly block according to Figure 6 during engagement.
Fig. 9 shows the connecting structure of the assembling block during the coupling in the advantageous third embodiment.
Figure 10 shows a perspective view of the assembling block according to the invention in an advantageous fourth embodiment.
Figures 11a and b show the assembling block according to the invention of Figure 10 in two plan views of the mother surface and the sub-surface.
Fig. 12 shows the connection structure of the assembly block of Fig. 10 during engagement and disengagement.
Fig. 13 is a perspective view of an assembling block according to the present invention in an advantageous fifth embodiment.
Figures 14a and b show the assembling block according to the invention of Figure 13 in two plan views of the mother surface and the sub-surface.
Fig. 15 shows the connection structure of the assembling block according to the invention of Fig.
16A and 16B show the connection structure of the assembling block according to FIG. 13 in two states of different polarities.
17 shows a perspective view of the assembling block according to the invention in an advantageous sixth embodiment.
Fig. 18 shows the connection structure of the assembling block according to the present invention shown in Fig. 17 during engagement.
Fig. 19 is a perspective view of an assembling block according to the present invention in an advantageous seventh embodiment. Fig.
Fig. 20 shows the connection structure of the assembling block according to the invention of Fig. 19 during engagement.

In the figures 1 to 20, the same or equivalent elements are given the same or equivalent reference numerals.

1 to 5 schematically show a first embodiment of a building block 1, 1 'according to the present invention, in which the connection structure 3 is embodied in a different way.

The assembly block (1, 1 ') according to the present invention is in the shape of a cube and has individual surfaces (5, 7), the individual surfaces having a paternal surface (5) and a maternal surface .

The sub-surfaces 5 have annular protruding bars 9, which are provided in pairs in annular protrusions 11, 13 arranged parallel to the cube, the protrusions extending parallel to the surface 5 do. The pair of protrusions 11 and 13 are arranged at an angular offset of 90 degrees with respect to the center of the surface 5 in the annular bar 9. [ A projecting engagement plug 15 having three plug contacts 17, which are made of spring elastic, is provided coaxially with the annular bar 9. The projecting bar elements 19, 21 are arranged around the annular bar 9.

The parent surface (7) has an annular groove (23) centrally located at the surface (7). The annular grooves 23 have undercuts 24 and 25 parallel to the cube edges offset at 90 degrees with respect to each other and recesses 26 and 27 arranged offset at 45 degrees from each other. The coupling recess 29 having three annular slip ring contacts 29a, 29b and 29c is arranged coaxially with the annular groove 23. [

The height of the projecting engagement plug 15 and the depth of the engagement recess 29 are such that the abutment portions 17 are spring resilient on the respective slip ring contact surfaces 29a, 29b, 29c in the connected state of the connection structure 3 By fitting them in place, electrical connection for transferring electrical energy or electrical information is facilitated.

Grooved recesses 31 and 33 are arranged around the ring groove 23, wherein the recesses interact with the protruding bar elements 19 and 21. In the connected state of the connecting structure 3, the bar elements 19 and 21 are engaged with the opposing grooved recesses 31 and 33, and therefore are not intended for the assembling blocks 1, 1 ' Rotation is prevented because the friction lock or form locking provided by the engagement must be overcome first.

Each of the assembly blocks 1, 1 'has a minor surface 5 and five minor surfaces 7, respectively. In addition, the parent surface 7 has four recesses 35, which are configured in a cross shape and are arranged at regular angles, where additional elements can be inserted into the recesses.

Fig. 3 schematically shows a coupling (lower part) and a disengagement (upper part) of the connecting structure 3 according to the present invention of the two assembling blocks 1, 1 'according to the first advantageous embodiment. The two assembly blocks (1, 1 ') are offsetly supported at 45 [deg.] With respect to their edges during engagement, after which the minor surface (5) of the first assembly block (1) It can be inserted along the direction A to the parent surface 7 of the block 1 '. Thus, the coupling elements 9, 11, 13, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 configured to be fitted are passed one another. More precisely, the projections 11, 13 are engaged with the recesses 26, 27.

At this 45 [deg.] Orientation, the protruding bar elements 19, 21 of the minor surface 5 contact the parent surface 7, which causes a specific offset of the two surfaces. Subsequently, the assembling blocks 1, 1 'are rotated by 45 degrees with respect to each other in the direction B or vice versa. The protrusions 11 and 13 and the undercuts 11 and 13 are configured to be slightly inclined. In this way, despite the offset, the protrusions 11,13 can move behind the undercuts 24,25, where the inherent elasticity of the particular material of the protrusions 24,25 allows for a fast fit . After a complete 45 [deg.] Rotation, the edges of the two assembly blocks 1, 1 ' are directed parallel to each other and the bar elements 19, 21 engage with roof- shaped recesses 31, 33, Causes an interlocking joint. An interference fit is provided between the protrusions 11 and 13 and the undercuts 24 and 25 wherein the protrusions 11 and 13 and the undercuts 24 and 25 are provided as an alternative to generating a particular preload of the connection structure, 25 may be provided with a press fit.

The unbonding is simple and is carried out with a force for disengaging the bar elements 19, 21 and the groove-like projections 31, The blocks 1, 1 'are rotated with respect to each other, after which the minor surface 5 is disengaged from the parent surface 7 in direction D.

Due to the successive undercuts 24 and 25, the assembling blocks 1, 1 'can be arbitrarily rotated in the connected state, that is, can even be rotated by 360 degrees, ) Can be changed at any time.

Although the connection structure 3 is already fixed against rotation due to the bar elements 19 and 21 engaged with the groove-like recesses 31 and 33, as shown in the example of FIGS. 4 and 5 Additional locking devices may be provided.

In Figure 4, two small locking elements 37, 37 'are used, which have four parent surfaces 39, each of which has a cross-shaped recess 35, into which two One of the respective minor surfaces 41 is insertable with a frustum pin 40. The two locking elements 37, 37 'are initially plugged together in the direction E so that the two minor surfaces 41, 41' are directed together. The pins (not shown) of the sub-surfaces are inserted into the respective recesses 35 of the assembly block 1, 1 '. Thus, the assembling blocks 1, 1 'are also secured against rotation beyond the force of the friction engagement and form the locking connection of the bar elements 19, 21 and the groove-like recesses 31, 33.

An alternative solution is shown in FIG. 5, which has a plate element 43, and the plate element has two insertable pins (not shown) which are insertable into the recesses 35 of the assembly blocks.

6 to 8 schematically illustrate a second advantageous embodiment of the assembling blocks 50, 50 'according to the invention and the connecting structure implemented therewith.

This assembly block 50,50'is provided with a minor surface 53 and five minor surfaces 55 wherein the minor surface 53 has four pins 40 with a cross- And the parent surface 55 has four cross-shaped recesses 35 correspondingly disposed thereon. The fins 40 and recesses 35 are identical to the pins and recesses 35, 40 of the first embodiment which are advantageous in terms of their shape and size, so that even in this case the interference fit is provided. Furthermore, the minor surface 53 has a projecting engagement plug 15, and the parent surface has an engaging recess 29 of the first embodiment which is advantageous.

Fig. 8 shows the connection of the connecting structure 51. Fig. The two assembly blocks 50, 50 'are simply inserted into each other, with the fins 40 of the minor surface 53 engaging with recesses 35 of the parent surface. This also allows the spring resilient contacts 17 of the mating plug 15 to contact individual slip contact surfaces 29a, 29b, 29c. This connection structure allows the two assembling blocks 50, 50 'to be fixed relative to the rotation relative to each other, and also by the friction locking of the interference fit of the pins 40 inserted into the recesses 35, (G). ≪ / RTI >

Figure 9 schematically illustrates a third advantageous embodiment of the connecting structure 60 according to the invention in which the assembling blocks 61, 61 ', 61 " 5 and four minor surfaces 7 and advantageous minor surfaces 53 according to a second embodiment of the present invention since the minor surface 53 is comparatively constructed with the parent surface 7 A simple plug connection in direction G can be realized (shown below) and thus a plug and a rotational connection in connection directions A and B are possible (shown at the top).

Figures 10-12 illustrate a fourth advantageous embodiment of the assembly blocks 70, 70 'and show the connection structure 71 implemented therewith.

The assembly block 70,70'is provided with a minor surface 73 and five minor surfaces 75 wherein the minor surface 73 has four magnets 75 arranged at regular angles, The surface 77 has four magnets 79 correspondingly disposed thereon. The sub-surface 73 also has a projecting engagement plug 15 and the parent surface 77 has a coupling recess 81 in which the individual contacts 83,85 are used instead of the contacts of the first advantageous embodiment, Are provided so that they can be electrically connected independently of each other. Instead, advantageous slip contacts 29a, 29b, 29c according to the first embodiment can also be used. In addition, the parent surfaces 77 have recesses 87, which are configured in a circular shape with a custom waist having a waist-like constriction 89. Instead, the advantageous cruciform recesses 35 according to the first embodiment can be used. As a result, the minor surface 37 has protruding bar elements 91 disposed between the two magnets 75, respectively, and the parent surface has four corresponding groove shaped recesses 93.

Fig. 12 shows the coupling (left side) and disengagement (right side) of the coupling structure 71. Fig. The two assembling blocks 70 and 70 'are joined in a simple manner so that the contact portion 17 supported by the spring resilience of the engagement plug 15 comes into contact with the individual contact portions 83 and 85. There is a center plug connection here through the coupling plug 15 and the coupling recess 81, but this is configured to be less sensitive than, for example, an audio jack connection. Therefore, the assembling blocks 70, 70 'can be bonded to each other in any direction. The effect of the magnets 75 and 79 always leads to correct alignment of the assembling blocks while at the same time providing a centering through the conical configuration of the plug connection 81 and the plug connection of the coupling plug 15. This centering is also provided in advantageous first, second and third embodiments.

Obviously, this connection structure 51 is fixed with respect to the pivoting and coupling direction of the two assembling blocks 50, 50 'relative to each other, so that the surfaces 73,77 , Where particularly strong magnets can be used in this application to increase load bearing performance. With respect to the strong magnets 75 and 79, the disengagement is performed through a 45 rotation as shown in Fig. Alternatively, a torsional or shear action may be used to disengage the connecting structure 71.

Figs. 13 to 16B schematically illustrate an advantageous fifth embodiment of the assembling block 100, 100 'according to the present invention and the connecting structure 101 implemented with it.

The assembly block 100,100'is provided with a minor surface 103 and five minor surfaces 105 wherein the minor surface 103 has nine pins 107 of a cruciform cross section arranged in a square pattern The pins corresponding to the pins 40 of the second embodiment and the parent surface 105 having nine corresponding recesses 109 having a cross-shaped cross-section, and the interference fit is provided again. Each of the fins 107 and recesses 109 is configured to be at least partially electrically conductive thereby providing a contact for energy supply and signal delivery at the same time. The diagonally opposite fins 111 on the outside are configured as "-" poles, and the diagonally opposed outer fins 113 perpendicular to them are advantageously constructed as "+" poles of energy supply. Next, the polarity reversal can be provided by rotating the assembling blocks 100, 100 'at 90 degrees relative to each other as shown in Figures 16a and 16b, which can be used to perform reprogramming Thereby facilitating the change of the effect of the actuator in a simple manner without necessity.

17 and 18 schematically illustrate an advantageous sixth embodiment of the assembling blocks 110 and 110 'according to the present invention and the connecting structure 123 implemented therewith. This assembly block 110, 110 'has a minor surface 111 and five minor surfaces 113, the minor surface 111 having four T-shaped rotationally symmetrical pins arranged at regular angles, 113 have four T-shaped grooves 117 'corresponding to the fins in a diamond pattern, which creates a dove tail support which provides a fitted joint. The contact is provided by a mating plug which has two grooves 118,118 'which are configured to interact with its plug contact 17 with a slip contact 119 and whose slip contact is adapted to correspond to the plug contact. Respectively. The slip contact 119 is configured substantially the same as the engagement recess 29, and the recess is here formed by the recesses 118, 118 '.

When connecting the assembling blocks 110 and 110 'to form the connecting structure 123, the pins 115 are inserted into the individual grooves 117 and 117' along the connecting direction H. Connection tapers 121 are provided at mutual intersection points 120 of the two grooves 117 and 117 'for interlocking so that the intersection points 120 are surrounded by an interference fit, joint is provided at the intersection point 120 itself. Thus, the connection structure is secured against separation at right angles to the minor surface 111 and the parent surface 113, and the disengagement in the direction H is prevented from being impeded by the taper 121. The change in orientation of the assembling blocks 110 and 110 'with respect to each other is performed in a simple manner by a re-plugging operation.

In addition to the plug contact 17, at least some of the fins 115 are configured to be at least partially electrically conductive to form a contact for energizing or signaling, wherein individual opposing contacts are located at intersections .

19 and 20 schematically illustrate an advantageous seventh embodiment of the assembly block 130, 130 'and the connection structure 121 implemented therewith.

This assembly block 130,130'includes a minor surface 133 and five minor surfaces 135 with nine rotationally symmetric pins 115 according to the sixth embodiment, The pins are T-shaped and arranged in a square pattern and the parent surface 135 has nine corresponding T-shaped grooves 117a, 117a 'according to the sixth embodiment, which provide a fitted joint To provide a dove tail support. In order to provide mutual locking, the connecting tapers 121 are provided at the intersection points 120a of the two grooves 117a and 117a 'so that the intersection points 120a are surrounded by the interference fit, (120a) itself.

The electrical contacts (not shown) are configured within the intersection point 120a and each of the pins 115 is at least partially electrically conductive to provide contacts for energy supply and signal transmission. This results in the same option for polarity reversal as in the advantageous fifth embodiment.

When connecting the assembling blocks 130 and 130 'to form the connecting structure 131, the pins 115 are inserted into the individual grooves 117a and 117a' along the connecting direction I, respectively. The coupling structure 131 is thus fixed for separation perpendicular to the minor surface 133 and the parent surface 135 and the disengagement in the direction I is prevented by interference fit with the taper 121. [ The change in the direction of the assembling blocks 130 and 130 'with respect to each other is performed in a simple manner by a re-plugging operation.

1. Assembly block 3. Connection structure
9. Connecting device 15. Connecting device
60. Link Structure 75.79. Connection element

Claims (10)

(1, 1 '; 50, 50'; 61, 61 ', 61 "; 70, 70'; 100, 100 '; 110, 110; 130, 130'), which are modules and elements of the automation system 51, 60, 71, 101; 101, 101, 101, 101, 101) comprising a first, a second, a third, a third, 123; 131)
The connection structure (3; 51; 60; 71; 101; 123; 131) includes two assembling blocks (1, 1 '; 50, 50'; 61, 61 ' Energy and / or information connections 15, 17, 29, 29a, 29b, 29c, 15 17, 81, 83, 85, 107, 109 ', 109', 100, 100 '; 110, 110; 15, 17 119; 115; 120a)
(i) the connection structure (3; 51; 60; 71; 101; 123; 131) includes two assembly blocks (1, 1 '; 50, 50'; 61, 61 ' Providing a friction locking and / or a form locking plug connection between the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh,
(ii) the connecting structure 71 provides a friction lock and / or form locking connection between the two assembling blocks 70, 70 'connected thereto and the first magnetic coupling elements 75, Wherein the connection structure is provided. The method according to claim 1,
The connection structure (3; 51; 60; 71; 101; 123; 131) is composed of a single joint and / or the connection structure Characterized in that the direction of the blocks (1,1 '; 50, 50'; 61, 61 ', 61 "; 70, 70'; 100, 100 '; 110, 110; (3; 51; 60; 71; 101; 123; 131). The apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims,
The connection between the assembling blocks 1, 1 '; 50, 50'; 61, 61 ', 61 "; 70, 70'; 100, 100 '; 110, 110; 130, 130' At least two different directions for each other of the blocks (1, 1 '; 50, 50'; 61, 61 ', 61 "; 70, 70'; 100, 100 '; 110, 110; 51, 60, 71, 101, 123, 131), characterized in that a connection structure (3; 51; 60; 71; 101; The apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims,
The friction locks and / or form locking prevent the separation of the assembling blocks connected to each other by the connecting structure in the first direction, while preventing the second blocks, which are inclined with respect to the first direction, The friction lock and / or the shape lock in the direction are provided to be disengageable,
At least one unlockable lock portion (39, 43) for locking the friction lock and / or the form lock in the second direction is advantageously provided,
(i) an element (39, 43) insertable into a first assembly block and a second assembly block such that the first assembly block and the second assembly block are connected;
(ii) second magnetic coupling elements; And
(iii) a connecting structure (3; 51; 60) which is provided with a preload, advantageously provided with a lock as at least one device of the mutual locking device which can be unlocked by operating the disengaging element ; 71, 101, 123, 131). The apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims,
The friction lock and / or the shape lock comprise at least two connecting elements (9, 23; 35, 40; 15, 81, 75, 79; 107, 109; 115; 117, 117a '; 115, 117a, , Advantageously the first connecting element is arranged in the first assembling block and the second connecting element corresponding to the first assembling block is arranged in the second assembling block and / 100, 100 '; 110, 110; 130, 130') are arranged on at least one side of the assembly block (1, 1 '; 50, 50'; 61, 61 ' 51, 60, 71, 101, 123, 131), characterized in that the connecting structure (3, 51; 60; 71; 101; 123; 131) comprises one connecting element and at least one second connecting element. 6. The method of claim 5,
The first connecting element is configured to be plugable into the second connecting element, advantageously the first connecting element has a rotation axis of n, wherein n > 0 and especially n = 4. (3; 51; 60; 71; 101; 123; 131). The apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims,
The first connecting element is configured to be rotatable in the second connecting element, and in particular is configured to be rotatable by 360 degrees, and / or one of the first connecting element and the second connecting element has at least one undercut And the corresponding one of the first connecting element and the second connecting element has at least one protrusion corresponding to the undercut. 8. The method according to claim 6 or 7,
Characterized in that at least one first connection element (15; 107; 115) and at least one second connection element (81; 109; 120a) of the connection structure (71; 101; 131) are configured to be electrically conductive , Connection structure (71; 101; 131). 4. A method according to one of the preceding claims,
A first polarity is provided for at least a first direction relative to each other of the assembling blocks 70, 70 '; 100, 100', 130, 130 'and a second polarity is provided for at least the second direction Characterized in that an energy connection and / or an information connection is made and / or at least one slip contact (29a, 29b, 29c), advantageously three or four slip contacts are provided (3; 51; 60; 71; 101; 123; 131). In particular, as blocks (1, 1 '; 50, 50'; 61, 61 ', 61 "; 70, 70'; 100, 100 '; 110, 110; 130, 130') for assembly of elements or modules of an automation system , Said assembly block comprising a connection structure (3; 51; 60; 71; 101; 123; 131) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the assembly block (1, 1 '; 50, 50'; 61 , Wherein at least one side surface, advantageously made of a rectangular, square, or circular, has at least one side surface, Blocks for assembly.

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