WO2017212303A1

WO2017212303A1 - Modular element for a retaining device

Info

Publication number: WO2017212303A1
Application number: PCT/IB2016/000774
Authority: WO
Inventors: Bernd Hagmann; Stefan Mayer
Original assignee: Itt Manufacturing Enterprises, Llc
Priority date: 2016-06-06
Filing date: 2016-06-06
Publication date: 2017-12-14

Abstract

The invention relates to a retaining device (2) for retaining a number of plug connectors and for arranging them on a wall passage. The retaining device (2) comprises a number of substantially identically sized through-holes (40). A modular element comprises an outer interface region for receiving the modular element in one of the through-holes (40). The modular element has as a part of a plug connectors a receiving portion for an insulating portion. The modular element comprises a connecting portion for connection to a mating plug connector (28) that corresponds to the plug connector.

Description

Title: Module element for a holding device

description

The invention relates to a modular element for a

Holding device according to the preamble of claim 1.

From DE 296 01 998 Ul a modular connector is known in which a plurality of individual contact elements each containing individual modules are arranged in a metallic support frame. The holding frame is provided on at least one of the sides with a ground connection. A metallic, comb-like connection bracket on the conductor connection side of the modules is provided.

The problem underlying the invention is achieved by a module element according to claim 1. advantageous

Further developments are specified in the subclaims. For the invention important features can also be found in the

In the following description "and in the drawings, the features both alone and in

different combinations may be important for the invention, without being explicitly referred to again. A module element comprises an outer interface area for receiving the module element in one of the passages. The module element as part of one of the connectors comprises a receiving portion for an insulating portion. The module element comprises a connecting portion for connection to a mating connector corresponding to the connector. Through the connecting portion, which is already present in the module element, this vacant space can be converted into an increased contact density. Likewise, this creates

Degrees of freedom in the construction of the Isolierabschnitts.

The interface areas are tool-free

Mounting of the connector and the mating connector allows.

In an advantageous embodiment of the

Connecting portion arranged in the longitudinal direction of the connector spaced from the outer interface region. By this measure is advantageous space for the

Insulating in the interior of the module element free.

In an advantageous embodiment of the

Connecting portion radially outwardly oriented at the

Module element arranged to make advantageous further space free.

In an advantageous embodiment, the

Mating connector one housing and another Insulating section on. The further insulating portion is by means of the housing, which at the connecting portion of

Module element attacks, opposite the connector

fixable. Thus, the housing of the mating connector can be used advantageously to a determination of the mating connector with respect to the module element.

Other features, applications and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of embodiments of the invention, which are illustrated in the figures of the drawing. All described or illustrated features form for themselves or in any

Combination of the subject matter of the invention, regardless of their summary in the claims or their

Relation and regardless of their formulation or presentation in the description or in the drawing. The same reference numbers are used for functionally equivalent quantities and features in all figures, even in different embodiments.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the

Invention explained with reference to the drawing. In the drawing show:

Figure 1 is a holding device in a schematic

perspective view; FIG. 2 shows a further holding device in a schematic perspective view;

3 shows a holding device in perspective

schematic view;

Figure 4 is an exploded view of a module element;

Figure 5 is an exploded view of a mating connector;

and

FIG. 6

an embodiment of the connector in

schematic sectional view.

Figure 1 shows a holding device 2, which holds a number of connectors 4, each arranged between the connector 4 and the holding device 2 module element 6. A connector 4 comprises an insulating portion adapted to hold a number of contacts, and optionally a housing portion. An insulating section may comprise one or more insulating bodies. The

Retaining device 2 has a hexagonal pattern of passages in which the module elements 6 are arranged, wherein the module elements 6 again have a hexagonal shape

exhibit. The hexagonal shape is preferably designed so that rounded corners and substantially equal long edges are present. Two adjacent passages through the holding device 2 include an edge region 8 at an obtuse angle. In the edge region 8, a fastening portion 10 is arranged, which is provided for connecting the holding device 2 with a wall. In addition to the receding

Fixing sections 10, the holding device 2 exposed mounting portions 12. By the

Fixing sections 10, 12, a screw 14 is guided, which is guided through a mounting opening in the wall and on the other side of the wall with a lock nut for attachment of the holding device 2 leads to a wall opening for the connector 4. Furthermore, by way of example, a longitudinal axis 16 of a subsequently explained intermediate web is shown, wherein the fastening portion 10 is located on the extended longitudinal axis 16 of the intermediate web.

The connectors 4c, 4d and 4e each include one

Connecting portion 20 for connection to a

Accessory component. A corresponding to the respective connector 4 mating connector 28 is disposed opposite to the z direction.

The module element 6 can of course also a

Record holding body in which instead of electrical contacts or in addition to the electrical contacts a

pneumatic connection and / or a hydraulic connection, held and guided by the wall. Of the Holding body is thus constructed analogously to the insulating body, but does not have to have its electrically insulating effect. Advantageously, the possible uses of the holding frame 2 are increased by the module element 6.

FIG. 2 shows a perspective schematic top view of an embodiment of the holding device 2, wherein the

Passages are formed substantially rectangular. The rectangular formation of the passages includes a rounding of the edges. A module element 6 is connected via a

Slider 22 and connected via a web 24 on both sides of the module 6 with the holding device 2 by the slider 22 with respective counter to the y-direction oriented arms 26, inter alia in the z-direction a positive connection between the webs 24 and the arm 26th as well as between the

Module element 6 and the arm 26 is made. In the module 6, a mating connector 28 is received. Of the

Mating connector 28 includes a housing 30 and a

Insulating section 32.

The insulating body of the connector 4 is not visible against the Z direction in Figure 2 arranged in the module element 6. To connect the mating connector 28 with the connector 4 is on the housing 30, a lever 34th

arranged, which can be rotated about an axis 36. In Figure 2, the closed position is shown. Moving the., Lever 34 along an invisible baj onettförmigen track 38 on the inside of the lever 34 from the closed Out position, the mating connector 28 is moved in the Z direction, as increases the distance of the baj onettförmigen path to the axis 36 when moving out of the lever 34 from its closed position.

Figure 3 shows the holding device 2, wherein in a

Passage 40 through the holder 2 a not

illustrated connector 4 is connected to a mating connector 28. The mating connector 28 is arranged with its housing 30 on the not visible in Figure 3 module element 6. It is clearly shown how an increased

Contact density is achieved by the increased number of contact passes.

FIG. 4 shows an exploded view of the module element 6, in which an insulating section or insulating body can be received. The module element 6 comprises an outer interface region 42 with insertion sections 56 and latching sections 58. A seal 50 can be received in a peripheral groove 54. By means of the outer interface region 42, the module element 6 can be arranged in the holding frame 2 according to the figures 1 or 3.

The module element 6 is part of the connector 4, which comprises the module element 6 and an insulating section. For a connection with the mating connector 28 includes

Module element 6 a connecting portion 112. The

Connecting portion 112 is in the longitudinal direction of

Connector 4 spaced from the outer Interface region 42 is arranged. Furthermore, the connecting portion 112 is arranged radially outwardly oriented on the module element 6. The connecting portion 112 has, for example, a bayonet-like track 114. In the bayonet-like path 114 may engage a corresponding projection of the housing 30 of the mating connector 28 and thus set the mating connector 28 to the connector 4.

Figure 5 shows an exploded view of the

Mating connector 28, the housing 30 and a

Insulating body 86 includes. Furthermore, a sealing ring 91 for arrangement between the insulating body 86 and the

Module element 6 shown.

In Figure 6 is a schematic sectional view of a

one-piece insulating body 134 in the module element 6

added. The insulating body 134 has passages 118 with corresponding latching areas 120 for contacts. Of the

Insulating body 134 is received in an inner receiving portion 128 of the module element 6. The receiving portion 128 comprises the interior of the module element 6. The module element 6 has, in the region of the receiving portion 128, a holding portion 130 arranged between the connecting portion 112 and the outer interface portion 42, which is formed as an annular projection within the receiving portion 128. The insulating body 134 is by means of a

Latching 131 defined with respect to the module element 6. Of the Latching 131 locks the insulating body 134 with the

Holding portion 130 of the module element 6, when the insulating body 134 is supplied to the module element 6 in the z direction. In a recess 133 of the insulating body 134 is a sealing ring 135 between the insulating body 134 and the module element. 6

arranged.

Claims

Patent claims

1. A module element (6) for a holding device (2) with a number of passages (40), thereby

characterized in that the module element (6) comprises an outer interface area (42) for receiving the module element (6) in one of the passages (40), that

Module element (6) as part of a plug connector (4) comprises a receiving section (128) for an insulating section, and that the module element (6) has a

Connection section (112) for connection to a connector (4) corresponding

Counter connector (28) includes.

2. The module element (6) according to claim 1, wherein the

Connecting section (112) in the longitudinal direction of the

Connector (4) spaced from the outer one

Interface area (42) is arranged.

3. The module element (6) according to claim 2, wherein the

Connecting section (112) is arranged on the module element (6) oriented radially outwards.

4. The module element (6) according to one of the above.

Claims, wherein the module element (6) with the

Mating connector (28) is connected.

5. The module element (6) with mating connector (28) according to claim 5, wherein the mating connector (28). Housing (30) and a further insulating section, and wherein the further insulating section (84) by means of the housing (30) which is attached to the

Connecting section (112) of the module element (6)

attacks, can be fixed relative to the module element (6).

6. A holding device (2) for holding a number of connectors (4) and arranging them on one

Wall passage, wherein the module element (6) according to one of the preceding claims is arranged in the holding device (2).

7. The holding device (2) according to the preceding claim, wherein the holding device (2) has a number of im

Substantially equally sized passages (40).