WO2013174979A1

WO2013174979A1 - Connector housing, method for manufacturing a cable and manufactured electrical cable

Info

Publication number: WO2013174979A1
Application number: PCT/EP2013/060740
Authority: WO
Inventors: Gabriel Hotea; Hartmut Ripper; Günther MUMPER
Original assignee: Tyco Electronics Amp Gmbh
Priority date: 2012-05-24
Filing date: 2013-05-24
Publication date: 2013-11-28
Also published as: DE102012208775B4; DE102012208775A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a connector housing (40) for an electrical connector (1), in particular an electrical plug type connector (1) for the automotive sector, the connector housing (40) having two housing portions (400, 410), and the two housing portions (400, 410) being constructed so as to be able to be pivoted relative to each other and/or being pivoted relative to each other. The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing a prefabricated electrical cable (60) having a connector housing (40), in particular a plug type connector housing (40) for the automotive sector, an electrical cable (610) which is provided with an electrical contact device (210) being mounted from an end face (10, 12) of the connector housing (40) in/on the connector housing, a housing portion (400, 410) of the connector housing (40) subsequently being pivoted relative to another housing portion (410, 400) of this connector housing (40). The invention further relates to a manufactured electrical cable (6), in particular for the automotive sector, the manufactured cable (6) comprising a connector housing (40) according to the invention, and/or the manufactured cable (6) being produced in accordance with the invention.

Description

Connector housing, method for manufacturing a cable and manufactured electrical cable

The invention relates to a connector housing for an

electrical connector, in particular an electrical plug type connector for the automotive sector. The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing an electrical cable having an electrical connector, in particular an electrical plug type connector. Furthermore, the invention relates to a manufactured electrical cable.

In electronics and electrical engineering, there are known a large number of electrical connections, in particular plug type connections, which serve to transmit electrical currents, electrical voltages and/or electrical signals with the

greatest possible range of currents, voltages, frequencies and/or data rates. In particular in the automotive sector, such connections must briefly, optionally after a

comparatively long period of time, or permanently ensure correct transmission of electrical power, electrical signals and/or data under dirty, damp and/or chemically aggressive conditions. Owing to a large range of applications for

connections, a large number of specially constructed

connectors, in particular plug type connectors, are known.

Such connectors or the (plug type) connector housings thereof may be assembled on an electrical cable, for example, a line, a cable harness or on/in an electrical device of an

electrical, electronic or electro-optical apparatus. If the connector is located on a cable, it is usually referred to as a (floating) plug type and/or socket connector, or a connector or a coupling; if the connector is located on/in an electrical or electronic device, it is usually referred to as a flush type contact installation or a flush type socket.

Attempts are constantly being made to improve these

connectors or the connector housings thereof, integration of a plurality of functionalities in a single connector housing, reduction of the components involved and/or a cost saving being of great significance. In particular owing to the integration of a plurality of functionalities in a single connector housing, cost advantages can be achieved owing to an increased production number of connector housings for an increased number of applications. Thus, for example, in the case of angled electrical connections, a specific connector housing or at least a specific housing portion is necessary for each angle. Furthermore, cost advantages are achieved owing to the reduction of a number of the components of the connector housing. Furthermore, cost savings are made owing to simplified manufacturing methods.

An object of the invention is to provide an improved

connector housing for an electrical connector, in particular an electrical plug type connector for the automotive sector. In this instance, it is intended to be possible using the connector housing to produce a plurality of angled electrical connections, simple assembly of the connector housing on a prefabricated cable further being intended to be possible. An object of the invention is further to set out a method for manufacturing a prefabricated cable having a connector housing, in particular a plug type connector housing for the automotive sector. Furthermore, an object of the invention is to provide a manufactured electrical cable, in particular for the automotive sector. The object of the invention is achieved by means of a

connector housing for an electrical connector, in particular an electrical plug type connector for the automotive sector, according to claim 1; by a method for manufacturing a

prefabricated electrical cable having a connector housing, in particular a plug type connector housing for the automotive sector, according to claim 8; and by means of a manufactured electrical cable, in particular for the automotive sector, according to claim 12. Advantageous developments, additional features and/or advantages of the invention will be

appreciated from the dependent claims and the following description .

The connector housing according to the invention comprises two housing portions, the two housing portions being

constructed so as to be able to be pivoted relative to each other and/or, in the case of an electrical connector, being pivoted relative to each other. In this instance, the

connector housing according to the invention may be an integral component of a connector housing or another housing. Furthermore, the connector housing according to the invention may already have an electrical contact device so that the connector housing is an integral component of an electrical connector. Preferably, the two housing portions are provided so as to be able to be pivoted relative to each other by means of a swivel or pivot joint. To this end, one housing portion may have a pivot pin and the other housing portion may preferably have an articulation recess which is primarily or substantially complementary with respect to the pivot pin.

According to the invention, the two housing portions are constructed in such a manner that they can be secured to each other, in particular engaged one on the other, in at least one angular position or a plurality of angular positions of the connector housing. In the first case, the connector housing can be used in an extended position and in an angular position and, in the second case, in the extended position and a plurality of angular positions. In preferred

embodiments of the invention, a first housing portion of the connector housing is constructed as a connection housing and a second housing portion of the connector housing is

constructed as a cable pivot housing. In this instance, the connection housing and the cable pivot housing may be

constructed separately from each other, or the connection housing and the cable pivot housing are constructed in one piece, in particular in a materially integral manner or in an integral manner.

According to the invention, in preferred embodiments of the invention, a seal extends within the connector housing from the connection housing to the cable pivot housing, inside the seal a contact housing for an electrical contact device preferably being able to be received in the region of the connection housing and an electrical cable of the contact device preferably being able to be received in the region of the cable pivot housing. In particular, the seal may be constructed in a transition portion from the connection housing to the cable pivot housing in such a manner that it can be moved from an extended position into an angular position in a comparatively simple manner and without damage.

Preferably, the seal is constructed as a mat type seal, the seal preferably being constructed in one piece, in particular in a materially integral manner or integrally. In this instance, the seal may have a cable mat type seal and a radial housing seal. Furthermore, the seal may be constructed within the connection housing in such a manner that, using the seal, the contact housing can be sealed with respect to a mating connector housing. Furthermore, the seal is preferably constructed in the region of the cable pivot housing in such a manner that, using the seal, the cable can be sealed.

Furthermore, the seal may be constructed so as to be

comparatively thin-walled and/or narrowed in the region of the transition portion thereof so that it is possible to bend the seal without damage.

In place of a swivel joint type connection of the two housing portions of the connector housing, the two housing portions may also be constructed in an "articulated" manner with respect to each other by means of an integral hinge or by opening a desired breaking location. In the latter case, the seal assumes an articulation function. In the case of a pivot joint connection, the pivot pin may be provided on an

articulation flap and/or the articulation recess may be provided in an articulation flap. Additionally or

alternatively, the articulated pin may further be provided on the housing portion itself and/or the articulation recess may be provided in the housing portion itself.

In embodiments of the invention, the connector housing may be constructed in such a manner that the two housing portions can be pivoted relative to each other from the extended position of the connector housing through approximately 30°, approximately 45°, approximately 60°, approximately 75°, approximately 90°, approximately 105°, approximately 120° and/or approximately 135°. Furthermore, the connector housing may be constructed in such a manner that the electrical contact device can be provided directly in the connector housing. The connector housing according to the invention is further suitable for carrying out the method according to the invention .

In the method according to the invention, an electrical cable which is provided with an electrical contact device is assembled, from an end face of a connector housing in/on the connector housing. A housing portion of the connector housing is subsequently pivoted relative to another housing portion of this connector housing. An angled position for an

electrical angular connection is therefore assumed. The connector housing may be constructed in the same manner as a connector housing according to the invention.

In embodiments of the invention, the prefabricated cable is moved forwards from an end face of the connector housing into and optionally substantially through a seal of the connector housing, the contact device engaging in a contact chamber of the connector housing. In preferred embodiments of the invention, the prefabricated cable is moved forwards with the contact device in front from a rear side of the connector housing into and primarily or substantially through the seal of the connector housing, the contact device engaging in the contact chamber of the connector housing.

According to the invention, the contact device is assembled in the contact chamber in an extended position of the

connector housing. In this instance, the contact device preferably engages in the contact chamber of a contact housing, in particular a front housing portion of the

connector housing. A portion of the seal is preferably provided between the contact housing and the front housing portion. Furthermore, a portion of the seal is preferably provided between the cable and a rear housing portion of the connector housing. A contact device of a line of the cable may, for example, be a socket contact device, a flat plug socket or a pin or stud contact device. In this instance, the relevant contact device is preferably constructed as a crimp contact device.

The angular position of the connector housing is assumed after assembly of the prefabricated cable on/in the connector housing. When the two housing portions are pivoted, one housing portion is moved towards the other housing portion, or both housing portions are moved towards each other at the same time. After the two housing portions have been pivoted, it is preferable for one housing portion to be secured, in particular engaged, on the other housing portion. After or before the contact device has been assembled in the contact chamber, a secondary engagement may be provided on/in the connector housing. In this instance, the secondary engagement may be assembled from a front side of the connector housing on/in the connector housing.

According to the invention, it is possible, with a single connector housing, to provide a plurality of different angular positions for angled electrical connections. That is to say, specific connector housings or specific housing portions do not have to be kept in stock. Furthermore, a non- angled position can be produced, for which the connector housing may also have catch devices for maintaining the extended position. Owing to the single seal of the connector housing, at least one seal can be saved, which further leads to a cost advantage of the invention. Owing to the simple manufacturing method, costs can again be saved during

assembly, waste further being reduced. The invention is explained in greater detail below with reference to embodiments, and with reference to the appended drawings. In the Figures (Fig.) of the drawings:

Figure 1 is a three-dimensional exploded view of an exemplary embodiment of a connector housing according to the invention, at a time before the individual components of the connector housing are assembled;

Figure 2 is a perspective view sectioned in a region of a contact chamber of an assembled connector housing from Figure 1 in an extended position at a time before an assembly of a prefabricated electrical cable on/in the connector housing; and

Figure 3 is a perspective view similar to Figure 2 of the connector housing with the prefabricated cable assembled thereon/therein, in an angular position of the connector housing or an electrical connector.

The invention is explained in greater detail below with reference to an embodiment of a plug type connector housing for a three-strand cable. The invention is naturally not limited to such applications, but can in principle be used in all plug type connector housings for cables or connector housings for apparatuses or devices (not illustrated in the drawings) . At least two primary features characterise the invention, on the one hand, the connector housing which is pivotable per se and, on the other hand, the materially integral seal which can seal with respect to fluid both with respect to a mating connector and with respect to the

electrical cable which can be connected to the connector housing. Based on a general description of the connector housing, substantially the two main features of the invention and an assembly method for a prefabricated electrical cable on/in the connector housing are explained in greater detail below .

The drawing shows by way of example an embodiment of the connector housing 40 according to the invention which

comprises in a simple embodiment two housing portions 400, 410, a first or front housing portion 400 and a second or rear housing portion 410. In this instance, the housing portion 400 can also be referred to as a housing member 400, connection housing 400 or base element 400 of the connector housing 40, and the housing portion 410 as a housing member 410, cable pivot housing 410 or pivot element 410 of the connector housing 40. According to the invention, the two housing portions 400, 410 are mechanically coupled in such a manner that the two housing portions 400, 410, optionally only using one seal 30, pivot relative to each other, tilt or can be bent in a substantially resilient manner (see below) .

Within the mechanically coupled housing portions 400, 410, the seal 30 which is constructed in particular as a mat type seal 30 can be provided. The seal 30 is preferably the only seal 30 of the connector housing 40, that is to say, all the fluid-sealing tasks for the connector housing 40 or a subsequent electrical connector 1 (see Figure 3) are

performed by the single-piece, in particular materially integral or integral seal 30 (see below) . The connector 1 may be constructed, for example, as a socket connector, a pin or stud connector or a hermaphrodite type. In embodiments of the invention, the connector 1 may be constructed as a plug type connector 1.

In a front sealing portion 320 of the seal 30, a contact housing 20 for an electrical contact device 210 can be received in a contact housing receiving member 322 of the seal 30. The contact device 210 can be engaged inside a contact chamber 200 of the contact housing 20, for which reason the contact housing 20 in the region of the contact chamber 200 and the contact device 210 have mutually

complementary catch devices 202, 212. Preferably, the catch device 202 of the contact chamber 200 comprises a catch shoulder 202 or a catch flap 202 and the catch device 202 of the contact device 210 comprises a catch recess 212 or a catch shoulder 212.

In a rear sealing portion 360 for an electrical cable 610 or a line 610, the seal 30 has a cable sealing region 362, by means of which the cable 600 is sealed against incoming moisture so that the moisture cannot penetrate from a rear end face 12 or a rear side 12 of the connector housing 40 into the connector 1. To this end, the cable sealing region 362 has for each line 612 of the cable 610, which has an electrically conductive strand and an electrical insulation, at least one, but preferably a plurality of internally completely peripheral sealing lips. Furthermore, there is a cover 420 in the rear housing portion 410 in front of the seal 30 or in front of the rear sealing portion 360 thereof.

By means of the front sealing portion 320 of the seal 30, the connector housing 40 or the connector 1 with respect to an electrical mating connector or a mating connector housing (not illustrated in the drawings) can be sealed against incoming moisture. To this end, the sealing portion 320 has at the outer side at least one, but preferably a plurality of completely peripheral sealing lips. A transition portion 340 or central portion 340 of the seal 30 connects the two sealing portions 320, 360 or the contact housing receiving member 322 to the cable sealing region 362 (see below) . The mating connector has, for example, a header having a collar.

From a front end face 10 or a front side 10 of the connector housing 40, at a time before or preferably after assembly of a preferably prefabricated cable 60 on/in the connector 1, a secondary engagement 220 (TPA = Terminal Position Assurance) can be provided on the contact housing 20 and further secures the contact devices 210 within the connector housing 40. The prefabricated cable 60 comprises one or a plurality of contact devices 210 on the cable 610 or the lines 612 of the cable 610. If the prefabricated cable 60 is connected to the connector housing 40, a manufactured electrical cable 6 according to the invention is produced (see Figure 3).

The contact device 210 is preferably constructed as a crimp contact device 210. In this instance, the contact device 210 may be constructed as a socket contact device 210, a flat plug type sleeve 210 or a pin or stud contact device 210. An insertion direction St of the connector 1 or plug type connector 1 is indicated in Figures 2 and 3 by an arrow in each case. Furthermore, the connector housing 40 according to the invention may be a component of another housing or another (plug type) connector housing (both not illustrated in the drawings) .

The connector housing 40 or the connector 1 has in a

longitudinal extent L substantially three portions 2, 3, 4 which are functionally different from each other (see Figure 2) . First a front portion 2 having a plug face. This front portion 2 may also be referred to as a contact receiving member 2. Furthermore, a rear portion 4 which can also be referred to as a cable output 4, and a central portion 3 which connects the contact receiving member 2 to the cable output 4. These portions 2, 3, 4 extend in all positions S, W (see below and Figures 2 and 3) of the connector housing 40 or the connector 1 in the longitudinal extent L which is also a longitudinal extent L of the contact housing 20, the seal 30, the contact device 210, the secondary engagement 220, the connection housing 400, the cable pivot housing 410 and the cable 610.

The contact receiving member 2 and the cable output 4 of the connector 1 or the two housing portions 400, 410 of the connector housing 40 are connected to each other in such a manner that the contact receiving member 2 can be pivoted with respect to the cable output 4 or the two housing

portions 400, 410 can be pivoted with respect to each other. That is to say, the connector 1 or the connector housing 40 can be moved from an extended position S illustrated in

Figure 2 into an angular position W illustrated in Figure 3. In the extended position S, the longitudinal extents L of both housing portions 400, 410 are arranged in a line or are parallel with each other. In the angular position W, the two housing portions 400, 410 assume a specific angle relative to each other, for example, a right angle, as can be seen in Figure 3. Other angles can naturally be used.

It is preferable for the two housing portions 400, 410 to engage with each other at least in an angular position W. To this end, the two housing portions 400, 410 have mutually complementary securing or catch devices (not illustrated in the drawings) which engage with each other between the two housing portions 400, 410 at one or a plurality of angles. The two housing portions 400, 410 may also be constructed for the extended position S in such a manner that they are secured or engaged with respect to each other. In this instance, angles between 0° (extended position S) and 90° are preferred; however, pivot angles of above 90° can also be used .

A pivotability of the two housing portions 400, 410 can be produced, for example, by means of an integral hinge formed between the two housing portions 400, 410 (not illustrated in the drawings), for which reason the two housing portions 400, 410 may in particular be constructed in a materially integral manner with each other. In this instance, a restoring force is produced between the two housing portions 400, 410 owing to the resilience of the components involved, that is to say, the integral hinge and the transition portion 340 of the seal 30.

Furthermore, a pivotability can be produced by means of a desired breaking location (also not illustrated in the drawings) between the two housing portions 400, 410, the two housing portions 400, 410 also being able to be in particular constructed so as to be materially integral with each other. In this instance, there is a restoring force between the two housing portions 400, 410 only owing to a resilience of the transition portion 340 of the seal 30 after the desired breaking location has been opened.

Furthermore, between the two housing portions 400, 410 a rotary or pivot joint may be used, as illustrated, for example, in an exploded manner in Figure 1. In an assembly position of the housing portion 410 which is preferably produced separately from the housing portion 400, pivot devices 403, 413 which are constructed in a mutually

complementary manner engage one inside the other in such a manner that rotatability or pivotability of the two housing portions 400, 410 is produced. In this instance, at least one pivot device 403 is provided on/in the housing portion 400 and the pivot device 413 which is constructed in a

complementary manner thereto is provided on/in the housing portion 400. Preferably, two pivot devices 403, 403; 403, 413; 413, 413 are provided in each case on the relevant housing portion 400, 410.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, each of the two housing portions 400, 410 has two articulation flaps 402, 412, a relevant articulation flap 402, 412 having the pivot device 403, 413, respectively. Thus, for example, the pivot device 403 of the articulation flap 402 of the housing portion 400 is a pivot pin 403, whereas the pivot device 413 of the articulation flap 412 of the housing portion 410 is an

articulation recess 413. It is naturally possible to reverse this or to use a mixed form thereof. In place of providing a pivot device 403, 413 on an articulation flap 402, 412, it is also possible to provide a pivot device 403, 413 or both pivot devices 403, 413 directly on/in the respective housing portion 400, 410.

The single seal 30 of the connector 1 or the connector

housing 40 is, as already mentioned above, preferably

constructed as a mat type seal 30. That is to say, by means of the seal 30, it is possible to protect a plurality of lines 612 of the cable 610 or the prefabricated cable 60 and a plurality of contact devices 210 from moisture which is introduced into the connector 1. It is therefore also

referred to as a family type seal having an integrated

peripheral seal since, using such a seal 30, it is possible to seal a plurality of lines 612 and a plurality of contact devices 210.

The seal 30 is illustrated in Figure 1 from the outer side and in Figures 2 and 3 in a sectioned manner. It can be seen in this instance that the seal 30 in its transition portion 340 from the front sealing portion 320 to the rear sealing portion 360 is preferably narrowed and constructed in a comparatively thin-walled manner in a relevant line receiving member 342 of the transition portion 340 in which a single line 612 of the cable 610 can be received. This facilitates the pivoting of the two housing portions 400, 410 with respect to each other and/or prevents damage to the seal 30 in the transition portion 340 thereof.

The seal 30 is preferably constructed in such a manner that a sealing chamber is configured in each case for a single line 612, the sealing chambers of the seal 30, with the exception of a front and a rear opening, not being in fluid

communication with each other. A respective sealing function of the seal 30 can be applied in the rear sealing portion 360 inwardly with respect to the cable 610 and in the front sealing portion 320 with respect to the mating connector. That is to say, corresponding sealing lips are in the first instance in a state protruding inwards into the cable sealing region 362 of the rear sealing portion 360 and, in the latter case, protruding outwards away from a front edge of the front sealing portion 320.

The seal 30 is preferably constructed as an integral or materially integral radial housing seal 320 and cable mat type seal (340), 360. The radial housing seal 320 is

constituted by the front sealing portion 320 or a region thereof. The cable mat type seal (340), 360 is optionally constituted by the transition portion 340 and the rear sealing portion 360 or a region thereof. In this instance, the transition portion 340 may be omitted. The radial housing seal 320 serves to seal the connector 1 or plug type

connector 1 with respect to the mating connector or a mating plug type connector (not illustrated in the drawings). The cable mat type seal (340), 360 accordingly serves to provide a seal with respect to the cable 610.

In an assembled state, the seal 30 extends with the

transition portion 340 from a rear longitudinal end portion of the front housing portion 400 to a front longitudinal end portion of the rear housing portion 410. That is to say, the seal 30 bridges with the transition portion 340 thereof a rotary or pivot connection of the two housing portions 400, 410. When the two housing portions 400, 410 are pivoted, the seal 30 in the transition portion 340 and also the cable 610 forms a curve (cf . Figures 2 and 3) .

An assembly of the prefabricated cable 60 on/in the assembled connector housing 40 will be explained in greater detail below. The prefabricated cable 60 preferably has a plurality of contact devices 210 on the lines 612 of the cable 610. However, reference is made below only to an individual contact device 210 with the line 612 thereof, what is set out also being able to be applied to the other contact devices 210 of the prefabricated cable 60. The starting point is Figure 2, the secondary engagement 220 already being able to be mounted on the contact housing 20 from the front, or only after an engagement of the contact device 210 in the contact chamber 200 of the contact housing 20 is also assembled on the contact housing 20 from the front. The latter can also be carried out only after pivoting of the two housing portions 400, 410.

The contact device 210 is moved forwards from the rear side 12 of the connector housing 40 through the rear sealing portion 360 and the transition portion 340 of the seal 30 into the contact chamber 200 until the contact device 210 engages in the contact housing 20. This is carried out in the extended position S of the connector 1 or the connector housing 40. It is naturally also possible to transpose this; that is to say, first to thread the line 612 from the front side 10 through the contact chamber 200 of the contact housing 20, the transition portion 340 and the rear sealing portion 360 of the seal 30 until the contact device 210 is engaged in the contact chamber 200.

Subsequently, the two housing portions 400, 410 of the connector housing 20, that is to say, the connection housing 400 and the cable pivot housing 410 are pivoted relative to each other. In this instance, the connection housing 400 can be moved towards the cable pivot housing 410 and/or the cable pivot housing 410 can be moved towards the connection housing 400 (cf . Figures 2 and 3) . In the desired angular position W, it is possible in embodiments of the invention for the cable pivot housing 410 to engage on the connection housing 400. A manufactured electrical cable 6 comprising the prefabricated cable 60 and the connector housing 40 or the cable 610 and the electrical connector 1 is thereby obtained.

When the two housing portions 400, 410 are pivoted relative to each other, the transition portion 340 of the seal 30 and a portion of the cable 610 are bent. In the case of an integral hinge between the two housing portions 400, 410, this is also bent. If a desired breaking location is used, this is broken open. In the case of a pivot articulation which is constructed as a pivot joint, the entire housing portion 400, 410 rotates or pivots with respect to the other housing portion 410, 400. That is to say, a flexible, pivotable or rotatable cable output 4 is produced according to the invention for a connector housing 40, an electrical connector 1 or a manufactured electrical cable 6.

In preferred embodiments of the invention, the cable pivot housing 410 is supported on the connection housing 400, in particular supported in an articulated manner. To this end, the connection housing 400 and the cable pivot housing 410 provide mutually complementary bearing devices. By means of the common support or owing to the common bearing, it is possible to move the cable pivot housing 410 with respect to the connection housing 400, in particular to displace it in a rotational manner.

Claims

Patent Claims

1. Connector housing for an electrical connector (1), in particular an electrical plug type connector (1) for the automotive sector, characterised in that

the connector housing (40) has two housing portions (400, 410), and the two housing portions (400, 410) are constructed so as to be able to be pivoted relative to each other and/or are pivoted relative to each other (S => W) .

2. Connector housing according to the preceding claim,

characterised in that the two housing portions (400, 410) are provided so as to be able to be pivoted relative to each other by means of a swivel or pivot joint, to which end one housing portion (400, 410) preferably has a pivot pin (403) and the other housing portion (410, 400) preferably has an articulation recess (413) which is complementary with respect to the pivot pin (403) .

3. Connector housing according to either of the preceding claims, characterised in that the two housing portions (400, 410) are constructed in such a manner that they can be

secured to each other, in particular engaged one on the other, in an angular position (W) or a plurality of angular

positions (W) of the connector housing (40) .

4. Connector housing according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that a first housing portion (400) is constructed as a connection housing (400) and a second housing portion (410) is constructed as a cable pivot housing (410) ,

the connection housing (400) and the cable pivot housing (410) being constructed separately from each other, or the connection housing (400) and the cable pivot housing (410) being constructed in one piece, in particular in a materially integral manner or in an integral manner.

5. Connector housing according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that a seal (30) extends within the connector housing (40) from the connection housing (400) to the cable pivot housing (410), inside the seal (30) a contact housing (20) for an electrical contact device (210) being able to be received in the region of the connection housing (400) and an electrical cable (610) of the contact device (210) being able to be received in the region of the cable pivot housing (410) .

6. Connector housing according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the seal (30) is constructed in a transition portion (340) from the connection housing (400) to the cable pivot housing (410) in such a manner that the seal (30) can be bent in a simple manner and without damage from an extended position (S) into an angular position (W) .

7. Connector housing according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that:

• the two housing portions (400, 410) are constructed in an articulated manner with respect to each other by means of an integral hinge or by opening a desired breaking location;

• the seal (30) is constructed as a mat type seal (30)

having in particular a cable mat type seal (360) and a radial housing seal (320);

• the seal (30) is constructed within the connection

housing (400) in such a manner that, using the seal (30), the contact housing (20) can be sealed with respect to a mating connector housing;

• the seal (30) is constructed in the region of the cable pivot housing (410) in such a manner that, using the seal (30), the cable (610) can be sealed; and/or

• the seal (30) is constructed in one piece, in particular in a materially integral or integral manner.

8. Method for manufacturing a prefabricated electrical cable (60) having a connector housing (40), in particular a plug type connector housing (40) for the automotive sector,

an electrical cable (610) which is provided with an

electrical contact device (210) being mounted from an end face (10, 12) of the connector housing (40) in/on the

connector housing, characterised in that,

a housing portion (400, 410) of the connector housing (40) is subsequently pivoted relative to another housing portion (410, 400) of this connector housing (40) (S=> W) .

9. Manufacturing method according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the prefabricated cable (60) is moved forwards from an end face (10, 12) of the connector housing (40) into and optionally substantially through a seal (30) of the connector housing (40), the contact device (210) engaging in a contact chamber (200) of the connector housing (40) .

10. Manufacturing method according to any one of the

preceding claims, characterised in that the prefabricated cable (60) is moved forwards with the contact device (210) in front from a rear side (12) of the connector housing (40) into and substantially through the seal (30) of the connector housing (40), the contact device (210) engaging in the

contact chamber (200) of the connector housing (40) .

11. Manufacturing method according to any one of the

preceding claims, characterised in that:

• an assembly of the contact device (210) in the contact chamber (200) is carried out in an extended position (S) of the connector housing (40);

• the contact device (210) engages in the contact chamber (200) of a contact housing (20), preferably a front housing portion (400) of the connector housing (40);

• after the mutual pivoting of the two housing portions (400, 410), a housing portion (400, 410) engages on the other housing portion (410, 400);

• after or before an assembly of the contact device (210) in the contact chamber (200), a secondary engagement (220) is provided on/in the connector housing (40);

and/or

• the connector housing (40) is constructed in accordance with any one of claims 1 to 7.

12. Manufactured electrical cable, in particular for the automotive sector, characterised in that

the manufactured cable (6) comprises a connector housing (40) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, and/or

the manufactured cable (6) is produced in accordance with any one of claims 8 to 11.