WO2011029443A4

WO2011029443A4 - Device for a multiple socket for receiving plug connections

Info

Publication number: WO2011029443A4
Application number: PCT/DE2010/075075
Authority: WO
Inventors: Thorsten Hohenadel
Original assignee: Thorsten Hohenadel
Priority date: 2009-08-13
Filing date: 2010-08-10
Publication date: 2011-05-05
Also published as: WO2011029443A1; DE102009037384A1; EP2335327A1; EP2335327B1; WO2011029443A8

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for a multiple socket (2) for receiving plug and/or coupling connections (4, 12), wherein the multiple socket (2) can be connected to a stationary or moving electrical power supply by means of at least one current-conducting connection (6) and comprises one or more plug modules (8) having cubic surfaces or surfaces arranged at right angles to each other, which plug modules can each be detachably connected to a further coupling (12) by means of a plug (10). The coupling (12) and/or the plug (10) has/have a force-closed and/or form-fitting connection (18, 20) that comprises a recess (41), which is provided on the coupling module and/or plug module (12) and has a circumferential border, and an raised area (42), which can be joined to said recess and is provided on the plug module (12) and/or the coupling and has a circumferential border, wherein the force-closed and/or form-fitting connection (18, 20) can be secured using securing elements that can be inserted into one another.

Claims

CHANGED CLAIMS

received at the International Bureau on 20 March 2011 (20.03.2011)

claims

1. A device for a multiple socket (2) for receiving a plurality of plug and / or coupling terminals (4, 12), wherein the multiple socket (2) via at least one current-carrying connection (6) are connected to an electrical stationary or movable power supply can and from one or more cubic or perpendicular to each other arranged surfaces having plug modules (8), each of which via a plug (10) to a further coupling (12) can be detachably connected,

characterized by the following features; a) the coupling (12) and / or the plug (0) a force and / or positive connection (18, 20) point to b), the one provided on the coupling and / or plug module (12), a circumferential border having recess (41) and from a joint with this, provided on the plug module (12) and / or the coupling, a circumferential border having increase (42), c) which can be secured by means of pluggable fuse elements, wherein the for connection of the individual modules provided force and / or positive locking connections (18, 20) and the remaining plug and coupling elements (10, 12) have a standard size and are designed such that they can be used as a connecting element and also for receiving further plugs and / or couplings (10, 12) can serve,

MODIFIED SHEET (ARTICLE 19)

1 d) the frictional connection (18) consists of an elevation (nose 26) which is formed on the surface of the coupling module and a recess (41) and / or a latching recess (28) which can be assembled axially and in one rotation.

2. Apparatus according to claim 1,

characterized,

in that the individual plug-in modules (8) have at least one plug (10) for power supply and a coupling (12) for current consumption or current transmission, wherein the plug (10) can also be connected directly to a stationary power supply.

3. Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2,

characterized,

in that at least one plug module (8) has the cable connection (6) for connection to a stationary power supply.

4. Device according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized,

in that each connector module (8) has, in addition to a plug (0) and a coupling (12), at least one further plug (10) and / or a further coupling (12).

5. Device according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized,

in that the plug module (8) is cubic and has one or more flat surfaces, on each of which a plug (10) or a coupling (12) is provided.

MODIFIED SHEET (ARTICLE 19)

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6. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized

in that two center planes (14, 16) of the plug (10) and the coupling (12) are aligned at right angles to each other.

7. Device according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized,

that in particular the coupling (12) and / or the plug (10) have securing elements which prevent easy access to the current-carrying parts, wherein the securing element is designed as a rotary disc having openings, which counteract the effect of a force in a provided in the coupling radial slot guide is added adjustable.

8. Device according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized,

in that the shaped and / or force-fitting connection (8) consists of a projection (26) formed on the plug (10) or on the coupling (12) and the circumferential border (42) formed on the surface of the coupling module and a recess (41) and / or a detent recess (28) which can be assembled axially and in one rotation, wherein the nose (26) is screwed and secured in a provided in the detent recess (28) radial recess (30) and at the same time plug pins (32) are inserted into the openings provided in the coupling (12).

MODIFIED SHEET (ARTICLE 19)

3 Device according to claim 1,

characterized by the following features,

a) the multiple socket (2) consists of at least one plug module (8) via the cable connection (6) to a movable or stationary power supply and a plug (10) or a coupling (12) to another coupling or a plug ( 10) can be connected;

b) the plug module (8) is cubic and has one or more flat surfaces, on each of which a plug (10) or a coupling (12) is provided;

c) the coupling (12) and / or the plug (10) have a positive and / or non-positive connection (18, 20);

d) the positive and / or frictional connection (18, 20) consists of a circumferentially closed recess (41) and / or an increase (42), which can be releasably connected to each other by an axial and radial movement.

e) all form and / or frictional connections (18, 20) have a uniform standard size, so that they can be connected together as desired.

Device according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized,

that the form-locking connection (18) consists of a sliding element which is provided either on the plug (10) or on the coupling (12) and in corresponding, either on the plug (10) or on the coupling (12) provided latching depressions (28) radially can be introduced.

MODIFIED SHEET (ARTICLE 19)

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11. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized

that the form-locking connection (8), in particular the associated nose (26), against the action of a force, in particular spring force, adjusted and locked with their help.

12. Device according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized,

in that the form-locking connection (8) with its recess for receiving a plug (10) has a securing element (36) beauchlagbares with a spring force, which is provided in the region of a plug opening (34) and pivotable or displaceable, that the coupling openings after removing the Plug pins from the coupling openings (34) these automatically or simultaneously close.

13. Device according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized,

that the form-locking connection (18) is designed as an adjustable nose (26) which can be adjusted against the action of a force, in particular spring force, and / or a setting knob (27) and locked with their help, wherein the associated nose (26) in one on the front side of the plug module (8) provided opening (29) of the second or opposite plug module (8) can be inserted and latched.

MODIFIED SHEET (ARTICLE 19)

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IN ARTIKEL 19 (1) GENANNTE ERKLÄRUNG DECLARATION REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 19 (1)

Es ist aus der DE 20 2004 003 118 U 1 und der DE 299 12 331 U 1 eine Vorrichtung für eine Mehrfachsteckdose zur Aufnahme von mehreren Stecker- und/oder Kupplungs-Anschlüssen bekannt, wobei die Mehrfachsteckdose über mindestens eine stromführende Verbindung an eine elektrische stationäre oder bewegliche Stromversorgung angeschlossen werden kann und aus einem oder mehreren kubisch bzw. rechtwinklig zueinander angeordnete Flächen aufweisenden Steckermodulen besteht, die jeweils über einen Stecker an eine weitere Kupplung lösbar angeschlossen werden können. It is known from DE 20 2004 003 118 U 1 and DE 299 12 331 U 1 discloses a device for a multiple socket for receiving a plurality of plug and / or coupling terminals, wherein the multiple socket via at least one current-carrying connection to an electrical stationary or movable power supply can be connected and consists of one or more cubic or perpendicular to each other arranged surfaces having plug modules, which can be connected via a connector to a further coupling releasably.

Es fehlt aber ein wesentliches Merkmal und zwar, dass die Kraftschlussverbindung (18) aus einer Erhöhung (Nase 26) besteht, die auf der Oberfläche des Kupplungsmoduls ausgebildet ist und eine Vertiefung (41) und/oder einer Rastvertiefung (28) aufweist, die axial und bei einer Drehung mit der Erhöhung (Nase 26) zusammengefügt werden kann. In Verbindung mit den anderen Merkmalen wird hierdurch eine sehr sichere Verbindung zwischen den einzelnen Kupplungselementen der Steckermodule geschaffen und auch sichergestellt, dass insbesondere bei zahlreichen aneinander angeschlossenen Steckermodulen auch bei starker Beanspruchung, etwa durch Biegen oder eine Zugkrafteinwirkung auf die zusammengesteckten Module, die Verbindung nicht gelöst wird. Damit kann die Stromversorgung nicht ohne weiteres unterbrochen werden. Hierzu bietet auf einfache Weise der hervorstehende Teil und die Vertiefung eines jeden Steckermoduls eine gute Platzierung der Formschlussverbindung, die gleichzeitig auch eine Kraftschlussverbindung ist und damit auch ein unbeabsichtigtes Drehen der ineinandergefügten Teile verhindert. Bei den bekannten verlängerbaren Steckermodulen bestand der Nachteil, dass sich die verbundenen Steckermodule sehr leicht auseinanderziehen lassen können, da sie gegen Zug und Verbiegen nicht gesichert waren. Mit der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung erhält man mit Hilfe der Form- und Kraftschussverbindung ein hohes Maß an Sicherheit und dadurch stets eine sichere Stromversorgung. Der Stecker besteht jeweils aus zwei an einer flachen Oberfläche des Steckers vorgesehenen, parallel However, it lacks an essential feature namely that the frictional connection (18) consists of an increase (nose 26) which is formed on the surface of the coupling module and a recess (41) and / or a latching recess (28) which axially and at a rotation with the increase (nose 26) can be joined together. In conjunction with the other features, this creates a very secure connection between the individual coupling elements of the plug modules and also ensures that, in particular in the case of numerous connected plug modules, even under heavy use, such as by bending or a tensile force acting on the mated modules, the connection is not solved becomes. Thus, the power supply can not be interrupted easily. For this purpose, in a simple way, the protruding part and the recess of each plug module provides a good placement of the positive connection, which is also a frictional connection and thus prevents unintentional rotation of the nested parts. In the known extendable connector modules had the disadvantage that the connected connector modules can be pulled apart very easily, since they were not secured against train and bending. With the device according to the invention, a high degree of safety is obtained with the aid of the form and force connection, and thus always a secure power supply. The plug consists of two each provided on a flat surface of the plug, in parallel

6 zueinander verlaufend angeordneten Stiften, die in entsprechende an der Oberfläche einer Kupplung vorgesehene Öffnungen eingesetzt werden können. Eine Verbindung zwischen mehreren Steckermodulen ist auch wegen der Formschlusselemente sehr stabil, sodass sie nicht schon bei sehr geringen seitlich einwirkenden Kräften auseinanderbrechen. Damit wird also sichergestellt, dass auch mehr als zwei Module dauerhaft ineinander gefügt bleiben. 6 mutually extending arranged pins which can be inserted into corresponding provided on the surface of a coupling openings. A connection between several plug-in modules is also very stable because of the form-locking elements, so that they do not break apart even with very little laterally acting forces. This ensures that even more than two modules remain permanently interlocked.

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