WO2014198928A1 - Fiche et agencement de connecteur - Google Patents

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WO2014198928A1
WO2014198928A1 PCT/EP2014/062434 EP2014062434W WO2014198928A1 WO 2014198928 A1 WO2014198928 A1 WO 2014198928A1 EP 2014062434 W EP2014062434 W EP 2014062434W WO 2014198928 A1 WO2014198928 A1 WO 2014198928A1
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Horst Neumeuer
Rolf Hecker
Dieter Lietz
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Tyco Electronics Amp Gmbh
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/627—Snap or like fastening
    • H01R13/6271—Latching means integral with the housing
    • H01R13/6272—Latching means integral with the housing comprising a single latching arm
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/64—Means for preventing incorrect coupling
    • H01R13/641—Means for preventing incorrect coupling by indicating incorrect coupling; by indicating correct or full engagement

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  • This invention generally concerns a connector arrangement according to claim 1, and a plug for a connector arrangement according to claim 16.
  • Connector arrangements with a connector plug and a corresponding socket are known from the prior art in various embodiments. Connector arrangements serve to establish detachable electrical or optical connections between the plugs and the sockets. Connector arrangements are known in which the plug and socket can be locked together by means of a CPA (connector position assurance) in order to prevent accidental or unauthorised removal of the plug from the socket. Generally, the CPA is configured such that it cannot be inserted into the connector arrangement unless the plug and socket are attached to each other in such a manner that there is an exact electrical fit between the contacts. Such locks can be opened by taking specified steps.
  • CPA connector position assurance
  • one disadvantage in assembling these prior-art plug arrangements is that incomplete connections, e.g., technically defective connections in which the two plug housings are engaged without a safe or complete contact between the electrical contacts, cannot be detected, or can only be detected with some difficulty.
  • the purpose of this invention is to provide a plug arrangement in which secure connection of the contacts in the connector housings is ensured and defective connections can be avoided.
  • a connector arrangement comprises a first housing with at least one first contact and a second housing with at least one second contact, whereby the first housing and the second housing can be plugged together into a completely plugged-in position to establish a connection between the first contact and the second contact, and a CPA, comprising catching means, whereby the catching means prevent accidental separation of the plug connection in the completely plugged in position, and an indicator that indicates at least two states.
  • a first state corresponding to a completely plugged-in position
  • the first and second housings are completely plugged into each other, whereby the connection is established and accidental separation of the connection is prevented by the CPA.
  • the second state corresponds to a partially plugged-in position, in which the first and second housing are engaged, but the connection between the first and second contact has not been completely established.
  • the indicator prefferably has a base, with the base in the first housing being movably mounted in the direction of a connection axis of the first housing and the second housing, and whereby the base has an indicator element that can take a first display position, corresponding to the first state, and a second display position, corresponding to the second state. Based on the display positions of the indicator element, it can be determined whether the first housing is plugged into the second housing, and to what extent a secure connection between the first and second contact has been established.
  • a third state the first housing is still completely separate from the second housing, such that the first contact is not connected with the second contact.
  • the indicator element is in the first display position during the third state, as well.
  • the connector arrangement is suited to establish a detachable electrical or optical connection between the first and second housing.
  • the first and second housing can be locked together via the CPA in order to prevent accidental, careless, or unauthorised separation of the first housing from the second, or the first contact from the second. If, for example, the connector arrangement is in the first, completely plugged-in state, the catching means has taken a blocking position in which the first housing or contact cannot be detached from the second housing or contact. During the second state, the catching means does not engage, such that the first and second housing can be separated at any time.
  • the indicator makes it possible to verify during the assembly of the connector arrangement whether the first housing is completely plugged together with the second housing, or whether an electrical connection has been established between the first and second contact, such that a secure, constant connection between the first and second contact, and the functioning of the related electrical devices, can be ensured.
  • the indicator element is in the first display position within an outer limit of the first housing. In the second display position, the indicator element visibly protrudes at least partially beyond the outer limit of the first housing. In this way, it is ensured that the indicator element at least partially protrudes from the first housing in the event of a defective connection between the first and second contact. The user is thus informed both optically and haptically of a defective, incomplete connection, and can react accordingly.
  • the indicator element is received in the first housing such that it is not noticeable either optically or haptically. This allows for simple, and, especially, safe assembly of the connector arrangement without the need for previous steps.
  • the catching means has a locking catch on the first housing and a locking arm on the second. This ensures that the locking arm of the second housing locks onto the locking catch as soon as the connector arrangement has been completely brought together.
  • the locking arm is detached from the locking spring by means of an unlocking element that can preferably be pushed under the locking arm during separation, thus allowing for unlocking of the catching means and thus separation of the first housing from the second.
  • the unlocking element must be actively moved, thus effectively preventing accidental or unauthorised unlocking of the connector arrangement as a whole in addition to preventing the accidental or unauthorised separation of the first contact from the second.
  • the base comprises a catching element that engages with the locking catch of the first housing, thus fixing the indicator element in the second display position.
  • the catching element can take on a blocking position, thus ensuring that the as yet incomplete connection of the two houses is indicated by the indicator element.
  • the catching element can thus ensure a reliable display position of the indicator. Due to the fixation on the locking catch, accidental detachment of the catching element is not possible until a complete connection of the first and second contact has been established by further pressing together of the first and second housing.
  • the catching element can generally take on an unbiased resting position, corresponding to an initial position, and a depressed/biased position.
  • the catching element is in the unbiased base position both in the first and second state. Only during the plugging and unplugging of the two housings is the catching element preferably pushed past the lower edge of the locking catch, bringing the catching element temporarily into a somewhat biased position. During fixation, the catching element on the locking catch is in the resting position, protecting the material and permanently ensuring the functioning of the CPA.
  • the connector has a clamping element that establishes a bias between the base and the first housing in the direction of the connection axis in the second state.
  • the clamping element is connected with the base in such a manner that, when the second state is established, it is biased by the movement of the base.
  • the clamping element thus supports the fixation of the catching element on or with the locking catch, and thus the second display position of the indicator. Accidental detachment is thus only possible if the bias is eliminated, and thus is not possible in this partially plugged- in position of the connector arrangement.
  • the base has a sliding element, whereby the locking arm moves the sliding element in the direction of the connection axis during the establishment of the second state, thus bringing the indicator element into the second position.
  • the locking arm and the slide element are configured such that at least one or more sections of the base are held by the locking arm via the sliding element, thus allowing the display position of the indicator element to be influenced depending on the plug position of the two housings.
  • the locking arm is configured such that the locking arm detaches the engagement between the locking catch of the first housing and the catching element of the base when the first state is established.
  • One end of the locking arm comprises a hook-like structure, such that the locking arm can hook behind the locking catch.
  • the locking catch also presses the catching element away from the locking catch, thus eliminating the fixation of the catching element on the locking catch. Additionally, the latching between the locking arm and the locking catch results in a lock between the first and second housing, such that accidental or unauthorised separation of the two housings is prevented.
  • the first housing is completely plugged into the second housing, and the connection between the first contact and the second contact is established; the CPA prevents accidental disconnection.
  • the user need take no additional steps.
  • the locking catch automatically moves from the raised position into the resting position, protecting the material and permanently ensuring the functioning of the CPA.
  • the clamping element is connected with the base such that, when the first state is established, the bias of the clamping element is released, thus moving the base in such a manner that the indicator element comes into the first display position. Without affixing the catching element on the locking catch, the biasing force stored in the clamping element is caused to be release, thus moving the base along the axis of movement into its original position. In this way, the indicator element shifts from the first into the second display position, because the clamping element, and thus the base, automatically is returned to its original position. Thus, it is visible to the user that the first housing is completely plugged into the second housing, and that a proper electrical connection between the first and second contact has been established.
  • the latching between the first and second housing can be released by bringing the locking arm from its latched resting position into a raised position, whilst simultaneously pulling apart the two housings.
  • the indicator element is in the first display position, and would shift into the second display position in the event that the connector arrangement is reconnected whilst in the second state, in order to shift back into the first display position whilst once again being completely plugged in.
  • the connector arrangement can thus be reused immediately after the two housings have been pulled apart.
  • the clamping element is an elastic spring, whereby a torsion spring, more specifically a compression spring, is used, making it possible to ensure that the clamping element will return the base to its original position after eliminating the bias.
  • the clamping element is integrated into the base and/or first housing, such that both the production of the indicator and its installation in the first house can be carried out in a simple and inexpensive manner, thus saving space and material.
  • the catching element, the indicator element, and the sliding element are connected via at least one first connector.
  • the base has a first and second sliding element.
  • the embodiment of the locking arm can be so flexible as to move the base either via two sliding elements simultaneously or via one sliding element, or an alternating combination of both sliding elements.
  • the actual embodiment can thus be adapted to the respective housing and the catching means arranged therein.
  • the first and second sliding element are connected via a second connector, whereby the catching element is arranged along the connection axis between the first and second sliding element.
  • the catching element is arranged in front of the indicator element in the direction of plugging.
  • the base is made stable, and tension can be generated via the two sliding elements that acts perpendicularly to the bias generated by the clamping element, which, in turn, acts in the direction of the connection axis of the first and second housing.
  • the indicator element is arranged along the connection axis between the first and second sliding element. Whereby the indicator element is arranged behind the catching element in the direction of plugging. In this arrangement of the base, very high stability is achieved, thus securely affixing the catching element on the locking catch and preventing accidental detachment of the catching element, e.g., by means of the catching element breaking out to the side.
  • the base has a base element, whereby the base element comprises both the catching element and the indicator element.
  • the base can consist of a few elements or even a single part, thus ensuring that the indicator can be inexpensively produced and simply assembled.
  • connection between the first and second contact can be both an electrical and an optical connection, or a combination of the two.
  • the invention extends to a connector for a connector arrangement according to the invention, which is received in a housing and has at least one first contact and an indicator, whereby the indicator indicates at least two states, whereby a first state corresponds to a completely plugged-in position, in which the housing is completely plugged into the second housing, a connection between the first and a second contact of the second housing has been established; and a second state corresponds to a partially plugged-in position, in which the first and second housing are engaged, but the connection between the first and second contact has not been completely established, with the indicator having a base in the first housing that is movably mounted in the direction of a connection axis of the first housing and the second housing, whereby the base has an indicator element that can take on at least two display positions, whereby a first display position corresponds to the first state, and a second display position corresponding to the second state.
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a connector arrangement at the beginning of the connecting process
  • Fig. 2 is a schematic cross-section of a top view of the connector arrangement of fig. 1;
  • Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a first housing of a connector arrangement;
  • Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a second housing of a connector arrangement;
  • Fig. 5 is a perspective view of an indicator;
  • Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the first housing with the indicator installed, as in fig. 5;
  • Fig. 7 is a perspective view of a connector arrangement in a second state
  • Fig. 8 is a schematic cross-section of a top view of the connector arrangement of fig. 7;
  • Fig. 9 is a perspective view of a connector arrangement during the transition from the second into the first state;
  • Fig. 10 is a schematic cross-section of a top view of the connector arrangement of fig. 9;
  • Fig. 11 is a perspective view of a connector arrangement in a first state
  • Fig. 12 is a schematic cross-section of a top view of the connector arrangement of fig. 11;
  • Fig. 13 is a perspective view of a connector arrangement at the beginning of the unlocking of the CPA.
  • Fig. 1 and 2 are a schematic perspective and cross-sectional top view of the connector arrangement 100 in the second state of the engaging process.
  • the connector arrangement 100 has a first housing 200, the plug; a second housing 300, the socket; and an indicator 400, whereby the first housing 200 is plugged into the second housing 300 along a connection axis 110 such that the first housing 200 is completely received in the second housing 300.
  • the connector arrangement 100 may, e.g., be used to transmit electrical or optical signals.
  • the connector arrangement 100 further comprises catching means consisting of a locking arm 510 arranged on the top side 310 of the second housing 300, and a locking catch 520 arranged in the first housing.
  • the locking catch 520 has a latching surface 521, a first ramp surface 522, and a second ramping surface 523.
  • the first ramping surface 522 of the locking catch 520 runs diagonally in a direction opposite the direction of plugging, towards the top 210 of the first housing 200.
  • the second ramping surface 523 of the locking catch 520 runs diagonally in a direction opposite the direction of plugging, towards the bottom 260 of the first housing 200.
  • the latching surface 521 is arranged perpendicularly to the direction of plugging.
  • the locking catch 510 has a sort of hook 511 on its front end, which is configured such that, during the plugging, it can be slid on the first ramp surface and hook in behind the locking catch 520 on the latching surface 521.
  • the catching means can have, e.g., a polymer or a metal.
  • the locking arm 510 may also be arranged on the first housing 200, and the locking catch 520 can also be arranged on the second housing 300.
  • Fig. 3 shows the first housing 200 in greater detail, comprising a bottom 260 and a top 210; a first side 240 and a second side 245; as well as a front plugging side 220 and a back end 230; Additionally, the first housing 200 may be made, e.g., of an electrically insulating material, e.g., a polymer, and/or moulded or formed in one piece out of a synthetic resin.
  • the second housing 300 shown in greater detail in fig. 4, has a back end 360 and a plug opening 310, both orientated perpendicularly to the connection axis 110; as well as a top 320, a bottom 310, and a first side 340 and a second side 345.
  • the second housing 300 comprises a shroud 315 arranged circumferentially around the opening 310, and at least one engaging protrusion 370.
  • the second housing 300 may also be made of an electrically insulating material, e.g., a polymer, and/or moulded or formed in one piece out of a synthetic resin.
  • the second housing 300 has a second contact 350, which may enter into an electrical or optical connection with at least one first contact 250 of the first housing 200 when the connector arrangement 100 is completely plugged in. Both the first housing 200 and the second housing 300 can be connected to a cable or another electrical and/or optical connection and/or formed as a flying lead.
  • one of the two housings 200, 300 may be arranged on a circuit board, electrically or optically contacting the tracks of the board. Accordingly, it is noted that it is possible to use the invention in connector housings of all kinds, or to equip such housings according to the invention. This applies, e.g., to sockets, receptacle connectors, receptacle housings, male connectors, headers, socket boards, pin housings, or pin connectors. It is also possible for all contact types, e.g., electrical wiring pins, socket contacts, pin contacts, or optical contacts to be used in a connector arrangement according to the invention.
  • Fig. 5 shows a perspective view of the indicator 400 of the connector arrangement 100 without the other components of the connector arrangement 100.
  • the indicator 400 comprises a base 410 and a clamping element 480.
  • the base 410 has a front area 411 (in the plugging direction 115) and a rear area 412.
  • the front area 411 comprises a first sliding element 420 with a front end 421 and a back end 422 as well as a second sliding element 425 with a front end 426 and a back end 427.
  • the two sliding elements 420, 425 are spaced apart by an intermediate space 428.
  • the two front ends 421, 426 of the two sliding elements 420, 425 extend in the plugging direction 115 and form hook- like structures, which may interact on the one hand with the engaging protrusions 370 of the second housing 300 and, on the other, with the locking arm 510.
  • the base 410 comprises a catching element 430, which has a front end 431 and a back end 432.
  • the catching element 430 is connected via the back end 432 with the back ends 422, 427 of the two sliding elements 420, 425 via a first connector 450.
  • the space 428 and the connector 450 define a middle opening.
  • the catching element 430 extends from its back end 432 in the plugging direction 115 and is arranged to tilt upwards. Additionally, the front end 431 of the catching element 430 forms a type of hook arm. In the space 428 between the two sliding elements 420, 425, below the front end 431 of the catching element 430, there is a second connector 455, supporting the stability of the base 410, whilst the two front ends 421, 426 of the connectors 420, 425 are moved past the engaging protrusions 370 of the second housing 300.
  • the base 410 has an indicator element 440 in its rear area 412.
  • the indicator element 440 is also connected with the catching element 430 and the two sliding elements 420, 425 via the first connector 450.
  • the base 410 is connected to a clamping element 480, which, in the example shown, is formed as a mechanical compression spring, the tension of which acts along the connection axis 110.
  • the clamping element 480 is formed such that it lies removably around the indicator element 440 and can thus be connected with a first end 481 on the first connector 450 and a second end 482 on a section of the back end 230 of the first housing 200.
  • the indicator 400 is dimensioned such that it can be inserted into the first housing 200 in a movable, but form- fitting fashion, such that the base 410 can only move along the connection axis 110.
  • the base 410 can have channels and/or bulges (not shown), that may interact with latches and/or channels and/or bulges (not shown) in the first housing in order to position and hold the indicator 400 in the first housing 200.
  • the second housing 300 of the connector arrangement 100 is not shown in fig. 4b.
  • the indicator 400 is mounted movably in the first housing 200, whereby the front area 411 is aligned in the direction of the plug side 220, and the rear area 412 of the connector arrangement 100 is aligned in the direction of the back end 230. After the connector arrangement 100 is mounted movably in the first housing 200, the first housing 200 and the second housing 300 can now be brought into engagement.
  • Fig. 7 and 8 are a schematic perspective and cross-sectional top view of the connector arrangement 100 in the second state of the engaging process.
  • the opening 310 of the first housing 300 and the plug side 210 of the first housing 200 are brought together such that the plug side 220 is received by the opening 310.
  • the sliding elements 420, 425 of the base 410 are moved by the locking arm 510 of the catching means against the plugging direction 115 towards the back end 230 of the first housing 200.
  • the catching element 430 of the base 410 is pressed down elastically by the locking catch 520 from the resting position, and slides past the second ramp surface 523 of the locking catch 520.
  • the elastically deformed catching element 430 moves out of the depressed position back to the resting position, with the front end 431 of the catching element 430 encompassing the latching surface 521 and the second ramp surface 523 of the locking catch 520.
  • the clamping element 480 is biased between the back end 230 of the first housing 200 and the first connector 450 of the base 410, pressing the catching element 430 onto the locking catch 520 and affixing it such that it cannot be detached until a complete connection between the first contact 250 and the second contact 350 has been established by further pushing together the first housing 200 and the second housing.
  • the two sliding elements 420, 425 are pushed past the engaging protrusions 370 of the second housing 300, whereby the two front ends 426, 421 are elastically pressed together and the space 428 is reduced in size.
  • the second connector 455 ensures the necessary stability of the base 410.
  • the indicator element 440 is moved from the second display position, in which the indicator element 440 is inside an outer limit of the second housing 200, into a first display position in which the indicator element 440 at least partially visibly protrudes beyond the outer limit of the first housing 200.
  • the front end 431 of the catching element 430 latches, as described, in the second state described here behind the locking catch 520 of the first housing 200, causing the indicator element 440 to be fixed in the second display position, visibly indicating that a complete connection between the two housings 200, 300 has not yet been established. Due to the fixation on the locking catch 520, accidental detachment of the catching element 430 is not possible until a complete connection of the first and second contact 250, 350 has been established by further pressing together of the first and second housing 200, 300.
  • the distance X between the plug side 220 of the first housing 200 and the shroud 315 of the opening 310 of the second housing 300 in this position is approximately 6.45 mm, and the catching element 430 is securely latched by >0.2 mm with the locking catch 520.
  • Fig. 9 and 10 illustrate the engagement of the connector arrangement 100 in a schematic perspective and cross-sectional top view during the transition from the second state to the first state. Whilst the two housings 200, 300 are pressed together, the hook 511 of the catching means 510 is pushed over the first ramp surface 522 of the locking catch 520, and engages behind the latching surface 521, with the catching element 430 of the base 410 being elastically pushed downward by the hook 51 1 of the locking arm 510 from the resting position, thus detaching the fixation.
  • the biased clamping element 480 is released, thus moving the base 410 of the indicator 400 in the plugging direction 115.
  • the indicator element 440 is moved from the second display position, in which the indicator element 440 is at least partially visibly protruding beyond the outer limit of the first housing 200, into the second display position, in which the indicator element 440 is inside the outer limit of the first housing 200.
  • the indicator element 440 moves over or in a track- like structure in the exemplary embodiment shown. Whilst the two housings 200, 300 are further pressed together and engaged, the two sliding elements 420, 425 are moved past the engaging protrusions 370 of the second housing 300.
  • the distance X between the plug side 220 of the first housing 200 and the shroud 315 of the opening 310 of the second housing 300 is approximately 15.3 mm in this first state.
  • Fig. 11 and 12 are a schematic perspective and cross-sectional top view of the connector arrangement 100 in the first state of the engaging process.
  • the connector arrangement 100 is completely engaged; the first housing 200 is fully received in the second housing 300, such that an optically or electrically conductive connection between the first contact 250 of the first housing and the second contact 350 of the second housing 300 exists in this engaged first state of the first housing 200 and the second housing 300 of the connector arrangement 100.
  • the locking arm 510 of the catching means completely engages behind the latching surface 521, and the catching element 430 of the indicator has been released from the fixation with the locking catch 520, and was moved in the plugging direction 115 by the clamping element 480.
  • the catching element 430 of the base 410 is depressed elastically by the locking catch 520, such that it can slide past the second ramp surface 523 of the locking catch 520.
  • the elastically deformed catching element 430 moves from the depressed position back to the resting position. Then, the indicator 400 is in its initial position, the second state, in which the indicator element 440 is inside the outer limit of the first housing 200. The assembler can see that the connector arrangement 100 has been completely engaged, and thus a more secure connection exists between the contacts.
  • the two sliding elements 250, 255 are elastically pressed together out of the resting position of the two ends of the sliding elements 420, 425 shown in fig. la and lb.
  • the two front ends 421, 426 of the two sliding elements can slide past the engaging protrusions 370 of the second housing 300.
  • the two elastically deformed front ends 421, 426 of the two sliding elements 420, 425 have moved from the compressed position back to the resting position shown in fig. 7 and 7b.
  • the two front ends 421 , 426 of the two sliding elements 420, 425 are now abutting behind the engaging protrusions 370 of the second housing 300, thus additionally holding together the first housing 200 and second housing 300.
  • Fig. 13 is a schematic perspective view illustrating the start of a release of the first housing 200 from the second housing 300.
  • a first unlocking element 600 is actuated such that it is moved under the hook 511 of the locking arm 510, raising the locking arm 510 and releasing the fixation with the locking catch 520.
  • this third state it is possible to pull apart the first housing 200 and the second housing 300 in the unplugging direction 116.
  • the catching element 430 of the base 410 is elastically depressed out of the resting position by the locking catch 520. In this depressed position, the entire catching element 430 can slide past the second ramp surface 523 of the locking catch 520. After the front end 431 of catching element 430 has passed the locking catch 520, the elastically deformed catching element 430 moves from the depressed position back to the resting position. Then, the indicator 400 is in its initial position, the second position, in which the indicator element 440 is outside the outer limit of the first housing 200, such that, after the separation of the first housing 200 from the second housing 300, the functioning of the indicator 400 is ensured in the event that the connector arrangement 100 is reconnected.
  • a single compression spring is described as a preferred clamping element. However, two, three, or more compression springs may also be used.
  • clamping elements e.g., tension springs, leaf springs, or elastic elements, e.g., in the form of rods, may be used according to the invention.
  • clamping element in the above embodiment corresponds with the base of the indicator and the first housing as an independent element, the clamping element may also be directly integrated into the indicator or housing.

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La présente invention concerne un agencement de connecteur (100) comprenant un premier boîtier (200) pourvu d'au moins un premier contact (250) et un second boîtier (300) pourvu d'au moins un second contact (350), le premier boîtier (200) et le second boîtier (300) pouvant être conjointement enfichés dans une position complètement enfichée pour établir une connexion entre les deux contacts (250), (350) ; et un CPA, le CPA empêchant une séparation accidentelle de la connexion de fiche dans la position complètement enfichée, et un indicateur (400) qui indique au moins deux états, un premier état correspondant à une position complètement enfichée, dans lequel le premier boîtier (200) et le second boîtier (300) sont complètement enfichés l'un dans l'autre, la connexion étant établie et une séparation accidentelle de la connexion étant empêchée par le CPA ; et un second état, correspondant à une position partiellement enfichée, dans lequel le premier boîtier (200) et le second boîtier (300) coopèrent mais dans lequel la connexion entre les premier et second contacts n'a pas été complètement établie. Par conséquent, l'invention fournit un élément indicateur (440) qui peut adopter au moins deux positions d'affichage correspondant aux deux états.
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