WO2024251745A1 - Verbinder zur mechanischen verbindung eines ersten bauteils und eines zweiten bauteils, verbinderbaugruppe, blockierelement, bauteil, bauteilanordnung und bauteilverbindung - Google Patents
Verbinder zur mechanischen verbindung eines ersten bauteils und eines zweiten bauteils, verbinderbaugruppe, blockierelement, bauteil, bauteilanordnung und bauteilverbindung Download PDFInfo
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- F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
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- F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
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Definitions
- Connector for mechanically connecting a first component and a second component, connector assembly, blocking element, component, component arrangement and component connection
- the invention relates to a connector for mechanically connecting a first component and a second component.
- the connector has a central section, a first end section and a second end section.
- the central section extends along a central section axis.
- the first end section is arranged at a first end of the central section and the second end section is arranged at a second end of the central section.
- the first end section and the second end section protrude on a first side of the central section relative to the central section.
- the invention further relates to a connector assembly with such a connector and a blocking element for a connector assembly.
- the invention is directed to a component with a component side, wherein a groove extending along a groove length direction is arranged in the component side and the groove has a first groove section along the groove length direction, which has a constant groove width along a groove depth direction, and a second groove section that adjoins the first groove section.
- the second groove section has, adjacent to the component side, a first groove depth section with a groove width that is reduced compared to the first groove section and a second groove depth section that adjoins the first groove depth section on a side facing away from the component side and has the same groove width as the first groove section. Adjacent to a side of the first groove depth section facing away from the component side, at least one side of the first
- the invention is further directed to a component arrangement comprising such a component and a named connector.
- the invention is also directed to a component connection with a first such component, a second such component and a named connector.
- the invention further relates to a use of a connector.
- Such connectors, components, component arrangements and component connections are known. In particular, they are used to connect components made of wood.
- the aim is always to be able to create a mechanically stable component connection using the connector.
- the connector should be simple in design and easy to handle. There is a conflict of objectives between the mechanically stable component connection and the simply designed connector, which is also easy to handle.
- the object is achieved by a connector for mechanically connecting a first component and a second component.
- the connector has a central section, a first end section and a second end section.
- the central section extends along a central section axis.
- the first end section is arranged at a first end of the central section.
- the second end section is arranged at a second end of the central section.
- the first end section and the second end section protrude on a first side of the central section relative to the central section.
- a protruding region of the first end section has a first holding surface which faces the second end section and is designed to hold the first component and the second component together.
- a protruding region of the second end section has a second holding surface which faces the first end section and is designed to hold the first component and the second component together.
- At least one section of the first holding surface and/or at least one section of the second holding surface is inclined relative to the central section axis in a view perpendicular to the first side of the central section.
- the first end of the central section is arranged opposite the second end of the central section.
- the first end and the second end are each to be understood as ends along the central section axis.
- the fact that the first holding surface faces the second end section means that a normal to the first holding surface has a component which points in the direction of the second end section.
- the fact that the second holding surface faces the first end section means that a normal to the second holding surface has a component which points in the direction of the first end section.
- the first holding surface and the second holding surface of such a connector are permanently in contact with associated counter surfaces of the first component or the second component in a state in which the connector is used to connect the first component and the second component.
- the fact that at least one section of the first holding surface and/or at least one section of the second holding surface is inclined relative to the central section axis means that the at least one section of the first holding surface and/or the at least one section of the second holding surface is neither parallel nor perpendicular to the central section axis.
- the fact that the at least one section of the first holding surface and/or the at least one section of the second holding surface is inclined relative to the central section axis has the effect that the first component and the second component can be held together under tension by means of the connector. Due to the inclination, a force with which the connector is mounted on the first component and the second component is divided into a component that acts along the mounting direction and a component that connects the first component and the second component. applied to each other, disassembled.
- the latter component can also be referred to as contact pressure, as it results in the first component and the second component being placed against each other or pressed against each other.
- Such a connection is particularly stable.
- such a connection is easy to establish, as the contact pressure is gradually built up when the connector is assembled.
- the connector is structurally simple.
- the connector is made in one piece. The connector therefore has in particular no components that can be moved relative to each other.
- the connector is designed as an injection-molded part.
- the at least one section of the first holding surface and/or the at least one section of the second holding surface is inclined in the view perpendicular to the first side of the central section by an angle relative to the central section axis that is smaller than a self-locking angle.
- the self-locking angle can also be set in such a way that self-locking of a connector made of a known material is ensured relative to a first component and/or a second component of a certain material class.
- This means that the self-locking angle can be determined to a certain extent independently of the first component and independently of the second component.
- the self-locking angle can be determined, for example, for a connector made of plastic that is designed to connect a first component and a second component made of wood. General material properties of wood are used to determine the self-locking angle.
- the middle section axis runs centrally or centrally in the middle section.
- the middle section axis can therefore also be referred to as the middle section central axis.
- the at least one section of the first holding surface is inclined by 3 degrees to 20 degrees, preferably by 5 degrees to 10 degrees, relative to the central section axis in the view perpendicular to the first side of the central section.
- the at least one section of the second holding surface is inclined by 3 degrees to 20 degrees, preferably by 5 degrees to 10 degrees, relative to the central section axis in the view perpendicular to the first side of the central section.
- the connector is therefore asymmetrical due to the inclination of the at least one section of the first holding surface and/or the at least one section of the second holding surface with respect to a center plane of the center section, which runs perpendicular to the center section axis and centrally between the first end section and the second end section.
- the connector is nevertheless structurally simple. This is particularly true if the connector is manufactured in one piece.
- a holding surface which has already been defined above, must be distinguished from a pull-up surface.
- a holding surface is, as already explained, designed to hold the first component and the second component permanently together by means of the connector when the connector, first component and second component are assembled.
- a pull-up surface serves to place the first component and the second component against each other or to bring them into contact with each other when the connection between the first component and the second component is being made.
- a pull-up surface is therefore used temporarily when the connection is being made, but no longer once the connection has been made.
- a typical example of a pull-up surface is a so-called assembly slope. As the name suggests, this is used to mount the connector on the first component and/or the second component. Pull-up surfaces therefore do not transmit any holding forces and do not generate any contact forces.
- the first holding surface and/or the second holding surface is designed as a combined holding and retrieval surface.
- the first The holding surface and/or the second holding surface serves both to transmit holding forces and to place or contact the first component and the second component against each other, ie to generate a contact force.
- the first holding surface and/or the second holding surface always serves as a holding surface.
- the connector can have a first end surface at an end of the first end section facing away from the second end section.
- the connector can have a second end surface at an end of the second end section facing away from the first end section.
- the first end surface and/or the second end surface can serve to guide the connector on the first component and/or on the second component, but do not have to.
- the at least one section of the first holding surface which is inclined relative to the central section axis in the view perpendicular to the first side of the central section is also inclined relative to the first end surface in the view perpendicular to the first side of the central section.
- the at least one section of the second holding surface which is inclined relative to the central section axis in the view perpendicular to the first side of the central section is also inclined relative to the second end surface in the view perpendicular to the first side of the central section.
- the first end section and the second end section each protrude from the middle section on a second side of the middle section, which is opposite the first side.
- a region of the first end section protruding with respect to the second side has a third holding surface, which faces the second end section and is designed to hold the first component and the second component together.
- a region of the second end section protruding with respect to the second side has a fourth holding surface, which faces the first end section and is designed to hold the first component and the second component together.
- At least one section of the third holding surface and/or at least one section of the fourth holding surface is shown in a view perpendicular to the second side of the central section, inclined relative to the central section axis.
- the third holding surface and the fourth holding surface of such a connector are permanently in contact with associated counter surfaces of the first component or the second component in a state in which the connector is used to connect the first component and the second component.
- the fact that at least one section of the third holding surface and/or at least one section of the fourth holding surface is inclined relative to the central section axis means that the at least one section of the third holding surface and/or the at least one section of the fourth holding surface is neither parallel nor perpendicular to the central section axis.
- the fact that the at least one section of the third holding surface and/or the at least one section of the fourth holding surface is inclined relative to the central section axis has the effect that the first component and the second component can be held together under tension by means of the connector. Due to the inclination, a force with which the connector is mounted on the first component and the second component is broken down into a component that acts along the mounting direction and a component that forces the first component and the second component towards each other.
- the latter component can also be referred to as a contact force, since it causes the first component and the second component to be placed against each other or pressed against each other.
- the first component and the second component can therefore be fastened to each other using a total of four holding surfaces. Such a connection is particularly stable.
- the connector has a simple structural design.
- the connector is made in one piece.
- the connector has no components that can be moved relative to each other.
- the connector is designed as an injection-molded part. Otherwise, the above Explanations for the first holding surface and the second holding surface also apply analogously to the third holding surface and the fourth holding surface.
- the at least one section of the third holding surface and/or the at least one section of the fourth holding surface is inclined in the view perpendicular to the first side of the center section at an angle relative to the center section axis that is smaller than a self-locking angle.
- the self-locking angle can also be set in such a way that self-locking of a connector made of a known material is ensured relative to a first component and/or a second component of a certain material class.
- This means that the self-locking angle can be determined to a certain extent independently of the first component and independently of the second component.
- the self-locking angle can be determined, for example, for a connector made of plastic that is designed to connect a first component and a second component made of wood. General material properties of wood are used to determine the self-locking angle.
- the at least one portion of the third holding surface is inclined by 3 degrees to 20 degrees, preferably by 5 degrees to 10 degrees, relative to the central section axis in the view perpendicular to the second side of the central section.
- the at least one portion of the fourth holding surface is inclined by 3 degrees to 20 degrees, preferably by 5 degrees to 10 degrees, relative to the central section axis in the view perpendicular to the second side of the central section.
- the first holding surface and the third holding surface can lie in a common plane or run parallel to each other.
- the second holding surface and the fourth holding surface can lie in a common plane or run parallel to each other. This results in a particularly simple construction of the connector.
- the fact that the holding surfaces lie in a common plane or run parallel to each other also simplifies the assembly of the connector on the first component and/or the second component.
- At least one section of the first holding surface and at least one section of the second holding surface are inclined.
- the section of the first holding surface and the section of the second holding surface are inclined in the same or opposite directions.
- at least one section of the third holding surface and at least one section of the fourth holding surface are inclined.
- the section of the third holding surface and the section of the fourth holding surface are inclined in the same or opposite directions. The same or opposite inclination makes it possible to adjust the manner in which a contact force builds up based on a relative movement between the connector and the first component and/or the second component. It can thus be ensured in an application-specific manner that the desired contact force is generated.
- the inclined section of the first holding surface and/or the inclined section of the second holding surface and/or the inclined section of the third holding surface and/or the inclined section of the fourth holding surface can intersect the central section axis in a view perpendicular to the first side of the central section or in a view perpendicular to the second side of the central section. It is understood that the view perpendicular to the first side relates to the inclined section of the first holding surface and/or the inclined section of the second holding surface.
- the view perpendicular to the second side relates to the inclined section of the third holding surface and/or the inclined section of the fourth holding surface.
- both the inclined portion of the first holding surface and the inclined portion of the second holding surface intersect the central portion axis in a view perpendicular to the first side of the central portion.
- both the inclined portion of the third holding surface and the inclined portion of the fourth holding surface intersect the central portion axis in a view perpendicular to the second side of the central portion.
- the inclined section of the first holding surface and/or the inclined section of the second holding surface extend along at least 30% of a width of the first side of the middle section. In a view perpendicular to the first side of the middle section, the width of the first side runs perpendicular to the middle section axis.
- the inclined section of the third holding surface and/or the inclined section of the fourth holding surface extend along at least 30% of a width of the second side of the middle section. In a view perpendicular to the second side of the middle section, the width of the second side runs perpendicular to the middle section axis.
- At least one of the inclined section of the first holding surface, the inclined section of the second holding surface, the inclined section of the third holding surface and the inclined section of the fourth holding surface thus extends along a significant proportion of the width of the middle section. Particularly high contact forces can therefore be transmitted without allowing a stress level within the connector to increase excessively. Mechanically stable connections can thus be generated by means of the connector.
- both the inclined portion of the first holding surface and the inclined portion of the second holding surface extend along at least 30% of the width of the first side of the central portion.
- both the inclined portion of the third holding surface and the inclined portion of the fourth holding surface extend along at least 30% of the width of the second side of the central portion. In this example, particularly high contact forces can be transmitted.
- the first end section and the second end section each protrude on all sides from the middle section.
- the first end section and the second end section thus each protrude in a mushroom-head shape from the middle section.
- Such a shape of the connector is comparatively simple.
- a first holding surface, a second holding surface, a third holding surface and a fourth holding surface can be easily formed.
- At least one of the inclined section of the first holding surface, the inclined section of the second holding surface, the inclined section of the third holding surface and the inclined section of the fourth holding surface can comprise at least two surface segments which are inclined differently relative to the central section axis.
- the at least two surface segments are inclined to different degrees in the same direction.
- a user can feel this during assembly based on a resistance that he has to overcome during a relative movement of the connector relative to the first component or the second component. The user thus receives Users receive feedback as to whether the connector is mounted in the desired manner on the first component and/or the second component.
- At least one of the first holding surface, second holding surface, third holding surface and fourth holding surface can also comprise a plateau section.
- the plateau section runs in a view perpendicular to the first side of the middle section or in a view perpendicular to the second side of the middle section perpendicular to the middle section axis.
- the plateau section is preferably positioned behind the middle section axis along an assembly direction of the connector.
- contact forces between the first component and the connector and between the second component and the connector and thus between the first component and the second component are not increased when the connector is moved relative to the first component and/or the second component.
- the plateau section therefore essentially serves to maintain a contact force already generated by means of the inclined sections. Due to the lack of inclination of the plateau section, it also ensures that the connector is reliably held on the first component and/or the second component. The plateau section therefore prevents the connector from becoming undesirably detached from the first component and/or the second component.
- all of the first holding surface, second holding surface, third holding surface and fourth holding surface are provided with such a plateau portion.
- the plateau section can extend substantially over an entire width of the first side or over an entire width of the second side in a view perpendicular to the first side of the middle section or in a view perpendicular to the second side of the middle section.
- the plateau section can extend over the entire, respectively associated first holding surface and/or second holding surface and/or third holding surface and/or fourth holding surface.
- This holding surface thus runs entirely perpendicular to the middle section axis when the connector is viewed in a direction perpendicular to the first side of the middle section or in a direction perpendicular to the second side of the middle section.
- one of the first support surface and the second support surface may extend perpendicular to the center section axis in a view perpendicular to the first side of the center section.
- the other of the first support surface and the second support surface includes at least one portion that is inclined relative to the center section axis in a view perpendicular to the first side of the center section.
- one of the third support surface and the fourth support surface may extend perpendicular to the center section axis in a view perpendicular to the second side of the center section.
- the other of the third support surface and the fourth support surface includes at least one portion that is inclined relative to the center section axis in a view perpendicular to the first side of the center section.
- At least one of the inclined section of the first holding surface, the inclined section of the second holding surface, the inclined section of the third holding surface and the inclined section of the fourth holding surface comprises at least two elasticity segments that are elastically flexible to varying degrees.
- the holding surfaces rest against corresponding counter surfaces on the first component and/or the second component in the assembled state.
- the elastic flexibility of the at least two elasticity segments means that a contact force component is generated when the at least two elasticity segments are elastically deformed. The connector can therefore be reliably held on the first component and/or the second component.
- each of the inclined portion of the first support surface, the inclined portion of the second support surface, the inclined portion of the third holding surface and the inclined portion of the fourth holding surface at least two elasticity segments with different elastic compliance.
- At least one of the first holding surface, second holding surface, third holding surface and fourth holding surface is elastically flexible at least in sections.
- the elastic flexibility means that a contact force component is generated when elastic deformation occurs.
- the connector can therefore be reliably held on the first component and/or the second component.
- tolerance compensation can be created by means of the elastic flexibility.
- compression behavior of the first component and/or the second component, which are connected by means of the connector can be compensated by appropriate selection or adjustment of the elastic flexibility. In this way, a reliable connection on the one hand and good assembly of the connector, i.e. good connectability, on the other hand, are ensured.
- the connector in an example in which at least one of the first component and the second component is a wooden component, the connector, or more precisely the elastic flexibility of the connector, can be designed to connect at least one comparatively hard wooden component to another component, e.g. to another wooden component, which can also be comparatively hard.
- the elastic flexibility can be selected to be comparatively large.
- the connector in another example, in which at least one of the first component and the second component is again a wooden component, the connector, or more precisely the elastic flexibility of the connector, can be designed to connect at least one comparatively soft wooden component to another component, e.g. to another wooden component, which can also be comparatively soft.
- the elastic flexibility can be selected to be comparatively low.
- at least one section of the first holding surface, the second holding surface, the third holding surface and/or the fourth holding surface can be formed by a spring element.
- the spring element is designed as a leaf spring element.
- the at least one section of the first holding surface, the second holding surface, the third holding surface and/or the fourth holding surface is formed by a surface of the spring element, in particular by a surface of the leaf spring element.
- one of the first holding surface and the second holding surface can be elastically flexible at least in sections.
- the other of the first holding surface and the second holding surface is not elastically flexible or at least has a much lower elastic flexibility. In this way, reliable holding by means of a contact force component and tolerance compensation can be achieved, with the connector also being structurally simple.
- one of the third holding surface and the fourth holding surface can be elastically flexible at least in sections.
- the other of the third holding surface and the fourth holding surface is not elastically flexible or at least has a much lower elastic flexibility. In this way, reliable holding by means of a contact force component and tolerance compensation can be achieved, with the connector also being structurally simple.
- At least one of the inclined section of the first holding surface, the inclined section of the second holding surface, the inclined section of the third holding surface and the inclined section of the fourth holding surface has at least one segment with a surface structure. Due to the surface structure, such a section has an increased surface roughness compared to the other sections of the associated holding surface. Due to this, the connector can be held particularly reliably on the first component and/or the second component. Undesirable loosening The connection between the first component and the second component generated by means of the connector is thus reliably prevented.
- the first end section and/or the second end section can be asymmetrical when viewed along the central section axis. In the event that an opening on the first component and/or on the second component is formed with a compatible geometry, this can ensure that the first end section and/or the second end section can only be inserted into the opening on the first component and/or on the second component in a single predetermined orientation. Incorrect insertion of the first end section and/or the second end section can thus be avoided.
- the connector is designed according to the Poka Yoke principle. This makes the connector easier to handle and use.
- the first end portion and/or the second end portion has a peripheral recess that results in an asymmetry when the respective end portion is viewed along the central portion axis.
- an opening on the first component and/or on the second component must have a projection corresponding to the recess in order to achieve the above-mentioned functions and effects.
- an elastically flexible end surface is provided on a side of the second end section facing away from the first end section.
- an elastically flexible end surface is provided on a side of the first end section facing away from the second end section.
- the elastically flexible end surface provided on the first end section is therefore opposite to the first holding surface and/or the third holding surface.
- the elastic flexibility of the end surface on the first end section can thus be used to press the first holding surface and/or the third holding surface onto a counter surface provided on the first component or on the second component, a contact force component being generated by means of elastic deformation of the end surface.
- the elastically flexible end surface provided on the second end section is opposite to the second holding surface and/or the fourth holding surface.
- the elastic The flexibility of the end surface at the second end section can be used to press the second holding surface and/or the fourth holding surface onto a counter surface provided on the first component or on the second component, whereby a contact force component is generated by means of elastic deformation of the end surface.
- the connector can thus be held particularly reliably on the first component or on the second component.
- At least one of the first holding surface, second holding surface, third holding surface and fourth holding surface is mounted elastically yielding in a direction towards the central section axis.
- the connector comprises both a first holding surface and a third holding surface, preferably both the first holding surface and the third holding surface are mounted elastically yielding in a direction towards the central section axis.
- the connector comprises both a second holding surface and a fourth holding surface, preferably both the second holding surface and the fourth holding surface are mounted elastically yielding in a direction towards the central section axis.
- the elastically yielding mounting can be achieved in that the section of the connector which comprises the at least one of the first holding surface, second holding surface, third holding surface and fourth holding surface is mounted elastically yielding with respect to the remaining sections of the connector.
- the section which comprises at least one of the first holding surface, second holding surface, third holding surface and fourth holding surface can be elastically bendable, elastically compressible and/or elastically rotatable with respect to the other sections of the connector.
- the first holding surface, the second holding surface, the third holding surface and the fourth holding surface are designed to engage in an undercut on the component side, i.e. to engage in an undercut which is provided on the first component or on the second component. Such an undercut has a direction of action, i.e.
- the elastically flexible mounting can make it possible for the relevant first holding surface, second holding surface, third holding surface and/or fourth holding surface to be moved against the direction of action of the undercut is pushed into the undercut, i.e. is moved against the direction of action towards the undercut in order to be brought into engagement with the undercut.
- the relevant first holding surface, second holding surface, third holding surface and/or fourth holding surface can, before engaging in the associated undercut, temporarily assume a position by elastically yielding the associated bearing in which the relevant first holding surface, second holding surface, third holding surface and/or fourth holding surface is brought closer to the central section axis.
- the relevant first holding surface, second holding surface, third holding surface and/or fourth holding surface is moved out of this temporary position so that it engages in the associated undercut.
- the relevant first holding surface, second holding surface, third holding surface and/or fourth holding surface can be clipped into the associated undercut in the manner of a clip connection. In this way, a connection between the first component or the second component and the connector can be established particularly quickly and easily.
- the connector can also comprise a blocking projection which is designed to fix the connector in a groove.
- the blocking projection In a view perpendicular to the first side of the central section or in a view perpendicular to the second side of the central section, the blocking projection extends laterally from the central section and/or from one of the first end section and the second end section. In other words, in such a view, the blocking projection protrudes laterally from the central section and/or from one of the first end section and the second end section.
- the blocking projection reduces the difference in size between the section of the connector and the groove and thus restricts the freedom of movement.
- a size of the connector including the blocking projection corresponds to a size of the groove. In this way, the freedom of movement can be restricted to essentially zero.
- Providing a blocking projection makes the connector compatible with different grooves. Any size or geometry differences that may exist can be compensated for by means of the blocking projection.
- an insertion direction along which the connector is inserted into an associated groove can be specified.
- the blocking projection can be used to force the connector to only be inserted into the groove along the groove depth direction, for example by clipping it in.
- the blocking projection can be used to prevent the connector from moving relative to the first component while the connector is being coupled to the second component, or vice versa. In this way, a reliable connection between the first component and the second component is also achieved.
- a connector assembly comprising a connector according to the invention and a blocking element.
- the blocking element is separate from the connector.
- the blocking element can be placed on the connector in order to fix the connector in a groove.
- the blocking element is block-shaped or barrel-shaped.
- a size of the section of the connector received in the groove and a size of the section of the blocking element received in the groove correspond to a size of the groove.
- the freedom of movement can be restricted essentially to zero.
- the connector can be made compatible with different grooves.
- blocking elements of different shapes and/or sizes it is possible, for example, for blocking elements of different shapes and/or sizes to be combined with the same connector.
- blocking elements of different widths can be used in grooves of different widths, so that the same connector can always be used.
- an insertion direction along which the connector is inserted into an associated groove can be specified.
- the blocking element can be used to force the connector to only be inserted into the groove depth direction, for example by clipping it in. In this way, a reliable coupling between the connector and the first component and/or the second component can be achieved.
- the blocking element can be used to prevent the connector from moving relative to the first component while the connector is coupled to the second component, or vice versa. In this way, a reliable connection between the first component and the second component is also achieved.
- a blocking element for a connector assembly is separate from the connector.
- the blocking element is designed to be placed on the connector in order to fix the connector in a groove.
- the blocking element is block-shaped or barrel-shaped.
- a size of the section of the connector received in the groove and a size of the section of the blocking element received in the groove together correspond to a size of the groove.
- the freedom of movement can be restricted essentially to zero.
- the connector can be made compatible with different grooves.
- the object is further achieved by a component.
- the component comprises a first surface adjacent to a component edge, a second surface adjacent to the component edge, and a recess which interrupts a section of the first surface, a section of the second surface, and the component edge.
- the recess has a first section which interrupts the first surface, the second surface, and the component edge, and a second section which adjoins the first section at an end facing away from the second surface and forms an undercut acting in the direction of the second surface.
- a wall surface forming the undercut is inclined relative to the second surface when viewed along the component edge. In other words, the wall surface forming the undercut has different distances from the second surface at different heights measured from the first surface when viewed along the component edge.
- the first section of the recess is, for example, cuboid-shaped. Due to the fact that the second section forms an undercut acting in the direction of the second surface, a component, in particular a connector, which engages in the second section is prevented from moving in the direction of the second surface due to the undercut. This can be used to attach the component to another component by means of the connector or to connect the component to another component.
- a contact force can be generated by means of which the component can be placed or pressed against another component. The component can therefore be attached to another component under tension.
- the fact that the wall surface is inclined again means that the wall surface is neither parallel nor perpendicular to the second surface when viewed along the component edge. Due to the inclination, a force with which the connector is mounted on the component is divided into a component that acts along the mounting direction and into a component which the component is subjected to in relation to another component.
- the latter component can also be referred to as contact force, as it causes the first component and the second component to be placed against each other or pressed against each other. This creates a stable component connection that is also easy to create.
- the wall surface is inclined at an angle that is smaller than a self-locking angle. This ensures that a connector cannot become detached from the component in an undesirable manner.
- the self-locking angle depends on a specific combination of a connector with the component, since the self-locking angle depends on the respective materials.
- the self-locking angle can also be set in such a way that self-locking of a component made of a known material is ensured compared to a connector of a certain material class. This means that the self-locking angle can be determined to a certain extent independently of the connector.
- the self-locking angle can be determined for a component made of a known material, for example for a connector made of plastic.
- the component according to the invention is made, for example, from a wood-based material.
- first surface and the second surface are oriented perpendicular to each other.
- the component according to the invention can interact with a connector according to the invention.
- the component can interact with a connector not according to the invention, which in particular does not have any inclined sections of the holding surface.
- the design of the recess of the component according to the invention can be understood as a kinematic reversal of the functional principle that has already been explained using the connector according to the invention.
- the inclined section of the holding surface can be provided either on the connector or on the recess.
- the wall surface is inclined by 3 degrees to 20 degrees, preferably by 5 degrees to 10 degrees, relative to the second surface when viewed along the component edge.
- the second section can protrude in a direction parallel to the component edge on both sides in relation to the first section.
- a wall surface in a direction parallel to the component edge on both sides in the protruding areas of the second section, a wall surface can point away from the second surface and form an undercut acting in the direction of the second surface.
- the wall surfaces are inclined relative to the second surface when viewed along the component edge.
- the wall surfaces forming the undercut have different distances from the second surface at different heights measured from the first surface when viewed along the component edge.
- the component can therefore be attached to another component under tension. Due to the inclination, a force with which the connector is mounted on the component is broken down into a component that acts along the mounting direction and a component that acts on the component relative to another component.
- the latter component can also be referred to as contact force, as it causes the first component and the second component to be placed or pressed against each other. This allows a stable component connection to be created.
- the wall surfaces are inclined by 3 degrees to 20 degrees, preferably by 5 degrees to 10 degrees, relative to the second surface in the view along the component edge.
- a wall surface comprises at least two wall surface segments that are inclined differently relative to the second surface.
- the at least two wall surface segments are inclined to different degrees in the same direction.
- At least one wall surface can comprise a plateau section which runs parallel to the second surface in a view along the component edge. Within the plateau section, contact forces between the first component and the connector and between the second component and the connector and thus between the first component and the second component are not increased when the connector is moved relative to the component.
- the plateau section thus essentially serves to maintain a contact force that has already been generated.
- At least one wall surface can comprise at least two elasticity segments that are elastically flexible to varying degrees.
- a connector can rest against the wall surfaces.
- the elastic flexibility of the at least two elasticity segments means that a contact force component is generated when the at least two elasticity segments are elastically deformed. The connector can therefore be reliably held on the component.
- At least one wall surface can also have at least one segment with a surface structure. Due to the surface structure, such a segment has a greater surface roughness compared to the other segments of the associated wall surface. Due to this, the connector can be held particularly reliably on the component. Undesired loosening of the connector arranged in the recess is thus reliably prevented.
- the object is also achieved by a component arrangement that comprises a component and a connector.
- the component is a component according to the invention and/or the connector is a connector according to the invention.
- the component arrangement can therefore be designed according to three variants. In a first variant, the component is a component according to the invention.
- the connector is not according to the invention, however.
- Such a connector can have a first holding surface and a second holding surface, wherein both holding surfaces are oriented perpendicularly to the first side of the central section relative to the central section axis in a view perpendicular to the first side of the central section.
- the connector not according to the invention can be constructed like the connector according to the invention.
- the connector is a connector according to the invention, but the component is not according to the invention.
- the component can have a wall surface forming an undercut that runs parallel to the second surface and can otherwise be constructed like the component according to the invention.
- the component is a component according to the invention and the connector is a connector according to the invention.
- the connector is placed in the recess of the component in such a way that the first end section lies in the second section of the recess and at least the first holding surface of the connector is opposite the wall surface of the recess.
- the first holding surface contacts the wall surface at least in sections.
- either the first holding surface of the connector is inclined and/or the wall surface of the recess is inclined.
- the task is solved by a component connection with a first component, a second component and a connector.
- the first component and/or the second component are components according to the invention.
- the connector is a connector according to the invention. This results in the alternatives explained in connection with the component arrangement for the sub-assembly consisting of the first component and connector.
- the sub-assembly consisting of the second component and connector the alternatives explained in connection with the component arrangement.
- the second surface of the first component and the second surface of the second component abut one another. The first surface of the first component and the first surface of the second component lie in a common plane.
- the connector is placed in the recess of the first component and in the recess of the second component such that the first end section lies in the second section of the recess of the first component and at least the first holding surface of the connector is opposite the wall surface of the second section of the recess of the first component.
- the second end section of the connector is placed in the second section of the recess of the second component. At least the second holding surface is opposite the wall surface of the second section of the recess of the second component.
- At least the first holding surface of the connector rests on the wall surface of the second section of the recess of the first component and at least the second holding surface of the connector rests on the wall surface of the second section of the recess of the second component.
- a contact force is generated.
- the first component and the second component are thus reliably and stably connected by means of the connector.
- the object is achieved by a component with a component side, wherein a groove extending along a groove length direction is arranged in the component side and the groove has a first groove section along the groove length direction, which has a constant groove width along a groove depth direction, and a second groove section that adjoins the first groove section.
- the second groove section has, adjacent to the component side, a first groove depth section with a groove width that is reduced compared to the first groove section and a second groove depth section that adjoins the first groove depth section on a side facing away from the component side and has the same groove width as the first groove section, wherein on a side of the first groove depth section facing away from the component side, a holding surface is formed adjacent to at least one side of the first groove depth section, which has a counter to the groove depth direction acting undercut.
- the holding surface is inclined with respect to the groove depth direction.
- the holding surface is therefore neither parallel nor perpendicular with respect to the groove depth direction. In other words, the holding surface forming the undercut has different distances from the component side at different longitudinal positions of the groove.
- the holding surface is oriented in particular such that the smallest distance between the holding surface and the component side is adjacent to the first groove section and the largest distance between the holding surface and the component side is at an end facing away from the first groove section. Due to the undercut, a component, in particular a connector, which engages in the second groove depth section is prevented from moving in the direction of the component side due to the undercut. This can be used to fasten the component to another component by means of the connector or to connect it to another component. Due to the inclination of the holding surface, in a case in which a connector is inserted into the groove, a contact force can be generated by means of which the component can be placed or pressed against another component. The component can therefore be attached to another component under tension.
- a force with which the connector is mounted on the component is broken down into a component that acts along the mounting direction and a component that applies pressure to the component relative to another component.
- the latter component can also be referred to as contact force, as it causes the first component and the second component to be placed against each other or pressed against each other. This makes it easy to create a stable component connection.
- the holding surface is inclined at an angle relative to the groove depth direction that is smaller than a self-locking angle. This ensures that a connector cannot become detached from the component in an undesirable manner.
- the self-locking angle depends on a specific combination of a connector with the component, since the self-locking angle depends on the respective materials.
- the self-locking angle can also be set in such a way that self-locking of a component made of a known material compared to a connector of a certain material class. This means that the self-locking angle can be determined to a certain extent independently of the connector.
- the self-locking angle can be determined for a component made of a known material, for example for a connector made of plastic.
- the component according to the invention is made, for example, from a wood-based material.
- the component according to the invention can interact with a connector according to the invention.
- the component can interact with a connector not according to the invention, which in particular does not have an inclined section of the holding surface.
- the design of the groove of the component according to the invention can be understood as a kinematic reversal of the functional principle of the connector.
- the inclined section of the holding surface can either be provided on the connector or in the groove. A combination is also possible.
- the holding surface is inclined by 3 degrees to 20 degrees, preferably by 5 degrees to 10 degrees, relative to the component side.
- a holding surface is formed along a direction parallel to the groove width on both sides adjacent to the first groove depth section, which forms an undercut acting counter to the groove depth direction.
- Both holding surfaces are inclined relative to the groove depth direction.
- the holding surfaces forming the undercut have different distances from the component side at different longitudinal positions of the groove.
- the holding surfaces are oriented in particular such that a smallest distance between the respective holding surface and the component side is adjacent to the first groove section and a largest distance between the respective holding surface and the component side is at an end facing away from the first groove section.
- a contact force can be generated by means of which the component can be placed against another component or can be pressed together.
- the component can therefore be attached to another component under tension. Due to the inclination, a force with which the connector is mounted on the component is broken down into a component that acts along the mounting direction and a component that acts on the component relative to another component.
- the latter component can also be referred to as contact force, as it causes the first component and the second component to be placed against each other or pressed against each other. This makes it easy to create a stable component connection.
- the two holding surfaces are inclined by 3 degrees to 20 degrees, preferably by 5 degrees to 10 degrees, relative to the component side.
- At least one holding surface can comprise at least two holding surface segments that are inclined differently relative to the groove depth direction.
- the at least two holding surface segments are inclined to different degrees in the same direction.
- contact forces of different magnitudes can be generated using the differently inclined holding surface segments.
- the at least two holding surface segments cause a predetermined course of the contact force generated during a relative movement. This means that different contact forces are generated in different insertion positions of the connector.
- the desired contact force can be set in two or more steps.
- a user can feel this during assembly based on a resistance that he has to overcome during the relative movement of the connector relative to the component. The user thus receives feedback as to whether the connector is mounted in the desired manner on the first component and/or the second component.
- At least one holding surface can comprise a plateau section that runs perpendicular to the groove depth direction. Within the plateau section, contact forces are therefore not increased or reduced when the connector is moved relative to the component. The plateau section thus essentially serves to preserve a contact force that has already been generated.
- At least one holding surface can also comprise at least two elasticity segments that are elastically flexible to varying degrees. As already explained, a connector can rest against the wall surfaces. The elastic flexibility of the at least two elasticity segments means that a contact force component is generated when the at least two elasticity segments are elastically deformed. The connector can therefore be reliably held on the component. In addition, the connector can be easily mounted on the component.
- At least one holding surface may have at least one segment with a surface structure. Due to the surface structure, such a segment has a greater surface roughness compared to the other segments of the associated holding surface. Due to this, the connector can be held particularly reliably on the component. Undesired loosening of the connector arranged in the recess is thus reliably prevented.
- the object is also achieved by a component arrangement that comprises a component and a connector.
- the component is a component according to the invention and/or the connector is a connector according to the invention.
- the component arrangement can therefore be designed according to three variants.
- the component is a component according to the invention.
- the connector is not according to the invention, however.
- Such a connector can have a first holding surface and a second holding surface, both holding surfaces being oriented perpendicularly to the first side of the central section relative to the central section axis in a view perpendicular to the central section axis.
- the connector not according to the invention can be constructed like the connector according to the invention.
- the connector is a connector according to the invention, but the component is not according to the invention.
- the component can have a holding surface that forms an undercut and runs perpendicular to the groove depth and can otherwise be constructed like the component according to the invention.
- the component is a component according to the invention and the connector is a connector according to the invention.
- the connector is placed in the groove of the component in such a way that the first end section lies in the second groove depth section and at least the first holding surface of the connector is opposite the holding surface of the groove. In other words, the first holding surface of the connector contacts the holding surface of the groove at least in sections.
- either the first holding surface of the connector is inclined and/or the holding surface of the groove is inclined.
- the problem is also solved by a component connection with a first component and a second component and a connector.
- the first component and/or the second component is a component according to the invention.
- the connector is a connector according to the invention.
- the alternatives explained in connection with the component arrangement therefore arise for the sub-assembly consisting of the first component and connector.
- the alternatives explained in connection with the component arrangement also arise for the sub-assembly consisting of the second component and connector.
- the component side of the first component and the component side of the second component lie against one another.
- the connector is placed in the groove of the first component in such a way that the first end section lies in the second groove depth section and at least the first holding surface of the connector is opposite the holding surface of the groove.
- the first holding surface of the connector and/or the holding surface of the groove is inclined.
- the connector is placed in the groove of the second component in such a way that the second end section lies in the second groove depth section and at least the second holding surface of the connector is opposite the holding surface of the groove.
- the second holding surface of the connector and/or the second holding surface of the groove is inclined. In other words, the first component and the second component are connected by means of the connector.
- At least the first holding surface of the connector rests on the holding surface of the groove of the first component and at least the second holding surface of the connector rests on the holding surface of the groove of the second component.
- the component connection comprises a blocking element that is inserted into the groove of the first component or into the groove of the second component.
- the blocking element blocks a movement of the connector within the groove of the first component or within the groove of the second component or limits a range of motion of the connector within the groove of the first component or within the groove of the second component.
- the connector is thus anchored with particularly high reliability in the groove of the first component or in the groove of the second component.
- a blocking element can also be called a blind plug.
- a connector according to the invention for connecting a first component and a second component.
- a connector is designed to connect the first component and the second component in a mechanically stable and highly reliable manner.
- Using the connector according to the invention therefore creates a mechanically stable and reliable component connection.
- Figure 1 shows a component connection according to the invention according to a first
- Figure 2 shows the component connection from Figure 1 in a side view along the
- Figure 3 shows the component connection from Figures 1 and 2 in a sectional view along the plane III-III in Figure 1,
- Figure 4 shows a detail IV of the component connection from Figure 3
- Figure 5 shows the component of the component connection shown on the left in Figure 1 in a separate view
- Figure 6 shows the component from Figure 5 in a sectional view along the plane VI ⁇
- Figure 7 shows the connector according to the first embodiment of the component connection according to the first embodiment from Figures 1 to 3 in a separate, perspective view
- Figure 8 shows the connector according to the first embodiment of Figure 7 in a
- Figure 9 shows a connector according to the invention according to a second
- Figure 10 shows a connector according to the invention according to a third embodiment in a side view
- Figure 11 shows a connector according to the invention according to a fourth
- Figure 12 shows a component connection according to the invention according to a second
- Figure 13 shows an intermediate state during the production of the component connection from
- Figure 14 shows another intermediate stage in the production of the
- Figure 15 shows the connector according to the fifth embodiment of the component connection according to the second embodiment from Figure 12 in a separate, perspective view
- Figure 16 shows the connector according to the sixth embodiment in a
- Figure 17 shows a connector according to the invention according to a seventh
- Figure 18 shows a connector according to the invention according to an eighth embodiment in a side view
- Figure 19 shows a connector according to the invention according to a ninth
- Figure 20 shows the connector from Figure 19 in a side view along the direction
- Figure 21 shows a connector according to the invention according to a tenth
- Figure 22 shows the connector from Figure 21 in a side view along the direction
- Figure 23 shows a component arrangement according to the invention, which comprises the connector according to the tenth embodiment, wherein the first component into which the connector is inserted is shown in section,
- Figure 24 shows a component connection according to the invention, which comprises the connector according to the tenth embodiment, wherein the first component and the second component of the component connection are shown in section,
- Figure 25 shows a connector according to the invention according to an eleventh embodiment in a perspective view
- Figure 26 shows the connector from Figure 25 in a side view along the direction
- Figure 27 shows a component arrangement according to the invention, which comprises the connector according to the eleventh embodiment, wherein the first component into which the connector is inserted is shown in section,
- Figure 28 shows a component connection according to the invention, which comprises the connector according to the eleventh embodiment, wherein the first component and the second component of the component connection are shown in section,
- Figure 29 shows a connector according to the invention according to a twelfth
- Figure 30 shows the connector from Figure 29 in another perspective view, with a viewing direction running along the direction XXX in Figure 29,
- Figure 31 shows the connector from Figures 29 and 30 in a side view along the
- Figure 32 shows a component arrangement according to the invention, which comprises the connector from the
- Figure 33 shows a component arrangement according to the invention, which comprises the connector according to the twelfth embodiment, wherein the first component into which the connector is inserted and the connector are shown in section
- Figure 34 shows a component connection according to the invention, which comprises the connector according to the twelfth embodiment, wherein the first component and the second component of the component connection are shown in section in a plane XXXIV-XXXIV in Figure 35,
- Figure 35 shows the component connection from Figure 34, wherein the first component and the second component of the component connection are shown in section in a plane XXXV-XXXV in Figure 34,
- Figure 36 shows a blocking element according to the invention of a
- Figure 37 shows a component arrangement according to the invention, which comprises a first component and the
- Figure 38 shows the component arrangement from Figure 37, with the first component in the plane
- Figure 39 shows a component connection according to the invention, which comprises a first component, a second component and the connector according to the ninth embodiment, wherein the connector is fixed in the associated groove by means of the blocking element from Figure 36 and wherein the first component, the second component, the connector and the blocking element are shown in section.
- Figure 1 shows a component connection 10 which comprises a first component 12 and a second component 14.
- both the first component 12 and the second component 14 are made of a wood material.
- the first component 12 has a first surface 12a and a second surface 12b, which border on a common component edge 16.
- the first surface 12a and the second surface 12b are oriented at right angles to each other.
- the first component 12 comprises a recess 18 which interrupts a portion of the first surface 12a, a portion of the second surface 12b and the component edge 16.
- the recess 18 comprises a first section 18a, which is cuboid-shaped (see in particular Figures 5 and 6).
- the first section 18a interrupts the first surface 12a, the second surface 12b and the component edge 16.
- the recess further comprises a second section 18b.
- the second section 18b adjoins the first section 18a, specifically at an end of the first section 18a facing away from the second surface 12b.
- the second section 18b and the second surface 12b are thus positioned at opposite ends of the first section 18a.
- the second section 18b protrudes in a direction parallel to the component edge 16 on both sides opposite the first section 18a.
- the second section 18b protrudes in a direction parallel to the component edge 16 on both sides opposite the first section 18a.
- the second section 18b is also essentially cuboid-shaped, with the two edges pointing away from the first section 18a being bevelled.
- the second section 18b is larger than the first section 18a along a direction parallel to the component edge 16.
- the two sections of the second section 18b that protrude relative to the first section 18a are each delimited by a wall surface 20a, 20b, both of which point away from the second surface 12b. This means that a surface normal to each of the wall surfaces 20a, 20b points away from the second surface 12b.
- the wall surfaces 20a, 20b thus each form an undercut 22a, 22b, which acts in a direction towards the second surface 12b.
- the wall surfaces 20a, 20b run parallel to the second surface 12b.
- the second component 14 also has a first surface 14a and a second surface 14b, which border on a common component edge 24.
- the first surface 14a and the second surface 14b are oriented at right angles to each other.
- the second component 14 comprises a recess 26, which corresponds in shape to the recess 18 of the first component 12, but is arranged in a mirror-inverted manner.
- the second surface 14b represents a mirror plane.
- the recess 26 interrupts a portion of the first surface 14a, a portion of the second surface 14b and the component edge 24.
- the recess 26 again comprises a first section 26a, which is cuboid-shaped (see analogous Figures 5 and 6).
- the first section 26a interrupts the first surface 14a, the second surface 14b and the component edge 24.
- the recess 26 comprises a second section 26b.
- the second section 26b adjoins the first section 26a, specifically at an end of the first section facing away from the second surface 14b.
- the second section 26b and the second surface 14b are thus positioned at opposite ends of the first section 26a.
- the second section 26b protrudes in a direction parallel to the component edge 24 on both sides opposite the first section 26a.
- the second section 26b protrudes in a direction parallel to the component edge 24 on both sides opposite the first section 26a.
- the second section 26b is also essentially cuboid-shaped, with the two edges pointing away from the first section 26a being bevelled.
- the second section 26b is larger than the first section 26a along a direction parallel to the component edge 24.
- the two sections of the second section 26b that protrude relative to the first section 26a are each delimited by a wall surface 28a, 28b, both of which point away from the second surface 14b. This means that a surface normal to each of the wall surfaces 28a, 28b points away from the second surface 14b.
- the wall surfaces 28a, 28b thus each form an undercut 30a, 30b which acts in a direction towards the second surface 14b.
- the wall surfaces 28a, 28b run parallel to the second surface 14b.
- the first component 12 and the second component 14 are arranged such that the second surface 12b of the first component 12 and the second surface 14b of the second component 14 abut one another. Furthermore, the first surface 12a of the first component 12 and the first surface 14a of the second component 14 lie in a common plane.
- the recess 18 of the first component 12 and the recess 26 of the second component 14 are opposite each other. More specifically, the interruptions formed by the first portion 18a of the recess 18 in the second surface 12b of the first component 12 and the interruption formed by the first portion 26a of the recess 26 in the second surface 14b of the second component 14 are opposite each other.
- the component connection 10 comprises a connector 32, which is formed in Figure 1 according to a first embodiment.
- the connector 32 according to the first embodiment is shown in detail in Figures 7 and 8.
- the connector 32 includes a middle portion 34, a first end portion 36 and a second end portion 38.
- the middle section 34 extends along a middle section axis A, which extends centrally through the middle section 34.
- the middle section axis A can thus also be referred to as the middle section central axis.
- the central section axis A runs perpendicular to a joining direction F, which is illustrated in the figures by means of an arrow.
- the central section 34 is plate-shaped.
- the central section 34 therefore has two oppositely oriented flat sides which are essentially the same size and which are much larger than the other surfaces delimiting the central section 34.
- a first side 34a of the middle section 34 is formed by the first flat side and a second side 34b of the middle section 34 is formed by a second flat side.
- the first end section 36 is arranged at a first end of the central section 34 and the second end section 38 is arranged at a second end of the central section 34.
- the first end of the middle section 34 and the second end of the middle section 34 are opposite to each other.
- Both the first end portion 36 and the second end portion 38 protrude on the first side 34a of the middle portion 34 opposite the middle portion 34.
- both the first end portion 36 and the second end portion 38 on the second side 34b of the central portion 34 protrude from the central portion 34.
- a region of the first end section 36 protruding on the first side 34a has a first holding surface 40.
- the first holding surface 40 faces the second end section 38. This means that a surface normal of the first holding surface 40 has a component that points in the direction of the second end portion 38.
- the first holding surface 40 is designed to hold the first component 12 and the second component 14 together, as will be explained in more detail below.
- a region of the second end section 38 that protrudes on the first side 34a has a second holding surface 42.
- the second holding surface 42 faces the first end section 36. This means that a surface normal of the second holding surface 42 has a component that points in the direction of the first end section 36.
- the second holding surface 42 is also designed to hold the first component 12 and the second component 14 together, as will be explained in more detail below.
- a region of the first end section 36 that protrudes on the second side 34b has a third holding surface 44.
- the third holding surface 44 faces the second end section 38. This means that a surface normal of the third holding surface 44 has a component that points in the direction of the second end section 38.
- the third holding surface 44 is also designed to hold the first component 12 and the second component 14 together, as will be explained in more detail below.
- a region of the second end section 38 that protrudes on the second side 34b has a fourth holding surface 46.
- the fourth holding surface 46 faces the first end section 36. This means that a surface normal on the fourth holding surface 46 has a component that points in the direction of the first end section 36.
- the fourth holding surface 46 is also designed to hold the first component 12 and the second component 14 together, as will be explained in more detail below.
- first holding surface 40 and the second holding surface 42 are each shown in a view perpendicular to the first side 34a. overall inclined relative to the central section axis A. This means that the entire first holding surface 40 and the entire second holding surface 42 are neither parallel nor perpendicular to the central section axis A.
- the first holding surface 40 and the second holding surface 42 extend substantially over an entire width of the connector 32, wherein the width is measured perpendicular to the central section axis A in a view perpendicular to the first side 34a.
- both the first holding surface 40 and the second holding surface 42 intersect the central section axis A.
- the first holding surface 40 forms an angle a of approximately 80° with the central section axis A.
- the first holding surface 40 and the second holding surface 42 are inclined so that they run towards each other.
- the first holding surface 40 and the second holding surface 42 are therefore inclined in opposite directions (see Figure 8).
- the third holding surface 44 and the fourth holding surface 46 are each inclined overall with respect to the central section axis A in a view perpendicular to the second side 34b. This again means that the entire third holding surface 44 and the entire fourth holding surface 46 are neither parallel nor perpendicular to the central section axis A.
- the third holding surface 44 and the fourth holding surface 46 extend substantially over an entire width of the connector 32, wherein the width is measured perpendicular to the central section axis A in a view perpendicular to the second side 34b.
- both the third holding surface 44 and the fourth holding surface 46 intersect the central section axis A.
- the third holding surface 44 forms an angle a of approximately 80° with the central section axis A.
- the third holding surface 44 and the fourth holding surface 46 are inclined in such a way that they run towards each other.
- the third holding surface 44 and the fourth holding surface 46 are therefore inclined in opposite directions.
- the first holding surface 40 and the third holding surface 44 lie in a common plane.
- the second holding surface 42 and the fourth holding surface 46 lie in a common plane.
- a side view perpendicular to the second side 34b of the connector 32 thus corresponds to the side view of the first side 34a of the connector shown in Figure 8.
- An edge of the connector 32 shown at the bottom in Figures 7 and 8 is also provided with bevels which facilitate the insertion of the connector into the recess 18 on the first component 12 and the recess 26 on the second component 14.
- the bevels are located at the front along the joining direction F.
- the connector 32 is placed both in the recess 18 of the first component 12 and in the recess 26 of the second component 14.
- the connector 32 is flush with the first surface 12a of the first component 12 and the first surface 14a of the second component 14 (see Figures 1 to 4).
- the first end portion 36 of the connector 32 is arranged in the second portion 18b of the recess 18 on the first component 12.
- the second end portion 38 of the connector 32 is placed in the second portion 26b of the recess 26 on the second component 14. Furthermore, the first holding surface 40 of the connector 32 rests against the wall surface 20a of the recess 18 of the first component 12.
- the second holding surface 42 of the connector 32 rests on the wall surface 28a of the recess 26 of the second component 14.
- the third holding surface 44 of the connector 32 rests on the wall surface 20b of the recess 18 of the first component 12.
- the fourth holding surface 46 of the connector 32 rests on the wall surface 28b of the recess 26 of the second component 14.
- the inclination of the first holding surface 40, the second holding surface 42, the third holding surface 44 and the fourth holding surface 46 causes the first component 12 and the second component 14 to rest against one another under tension.
- the first component 12 and the second component 14 can be compressed in sections, in particular in the area of the wall surfaces 20a, 20b, 28a, 28b.
- the connector 32 connects the first component 12 and the second component 14
- the connector 32 also rests on all sides on an outer contour of the recesses 18, 26 at the level of the first surfaces 12a, 14a. In a view according to Figure 1, there is therefore no gap between the connector 32 and the first component 12. Nor is there a gap between the connector 32 and the second component 14.
- FIG. 9 shows a connector 32 according to a second embodiment. In the following, only the differences compared to the connector 32 according to the first embodiment are explained.
- each of the holding surfaces 40, 42, 44, 46 comprises two surface segments Fl, F2 which are inclined in the same direction but to different degrees with respect to the central section axis A.
- each of the holding surfaces 40, 42, 44, 46 has two elasticity segments El, E2, which in the present case are congruent with the aforementioned surface segments Fl, F2.
- an elastic compliance of the first elasticity segments El is larger than the elastic compliance of the elasticity segments E2.
- the connector 32 according to the second embodiment can be inserted into the recess 18 of the first component 12 and/or into the recess 26 of the second component 14 in the same way as the connector 32 according to the first embodiment.
- the greater elastic flexibility of the elastic segments El ensures a particularly good hold of the connector 32 in the recesses 18, 26.
- Figure 10 shows a connector 32 according to a third embodiment. Only the differences compared to the first embodiment and the second embodiment of the connector 32 are discussed.
- the connector 32 according to the third embodiment corresponds essentially to the connector 32 according to the second embodiment. However, the connector according to the third embodiment has no elasticity segments.
- a connector according to a fourth embodiment is shown in Figure 11.
- each of the holding surfaces 40, 42, 44, 46 comprises a total of three surface segments Fl, F2, F3 which are inclined in the same direction but to different degrees with respect to the central section axis A.
- a surface segment in each of the holding surfaces 40, 42, 44, 46 a surface segment can run perpendicularly with respect to the central section axis A. Such a surface segment is also referred to as a plateau segment.
- At least one segment of the first holding surface 40, the second holding surface 42, the third holding surface 44 and/or the fourth holding surface 46 can have a surface structure.
- the surface structure serves to reliably anchor the connector 32 in the first component 12 and/or in the second component 14.
- retaining surfaces 40, 42, 44, 46 are provided on the connector 32, which extend at an angle relative to the central section axis A. These retaining surfaces 40, 42, 44, 46 can each interact with the wall surfaces 20a, 20b, 28a, 28b of the first component 12 and the second component 14 in order to produce a mechanically stable and reliable component connection 10.
- the wall surfaces 20a, 20b, 28a, 28b extend essentially parallel to the second surface 12b of the first component 12 and to the second surface 14b of the second component 14.
- the holding surfaces 40, 42, 44, 46 on the connector 32 can continue to run, as explained with reference to Figures 1 to 11, but do not have to.
- the holding surfaces 40, 42, 44, 46 of the connector 32 can be oriented perpendicular to the central section axis A when viewed perpendicular to the first side 34a and/or when viewed perpendicular to the second side 34b.
- the wall surfaces 20a, 20b are then inclined relative to the second surface 12b when viewed along the component edge 16.
- the wall surfaces 28a, 28b are inclined when viewed along the component edge 24.
- wall surface segments can be provided which are inclined to different degrees relative to the second surface 12b or the second surface 14b.
- the wall surfaces 20a, 20b, 28a, 28b may have plateau segments.
- the plateau segments each run parallel to the second surface 12b or to the second surface 14b.
- the wall surfaces 20a, 20b, 28a, 28b can also have segments with a surface structure.
- Figure 12 shows a component connection 10 according to a second embodiment.
- the component connection 10 again comprises the first component 12, the second component 14 and a connector 32.
- the first component 12 is now designed differently than in the first embodiment of the component connection 10.
- the first component 12 now comprises a groove 50 which extends along a groove length direction N.
- the groove 50 is open on one side to a component side 52. This means that the groove 50 only interrupts the component side 52, but not other component sides of the first component 12.
- the groove 50 has a first groove section 50a and a second groove section 50b.
- the first groove section 50 and the second groove section 50b merge into one another.
- the first groove section 50a has a groove width B which is constant along a groove depth direction T of the first groove section 50 (see also Figure 14).
- the groove depth direction T is perpendicular to the surface on which the corresponding groove, here the groove 50, is provided.
- the groove depth direction T is therefore perpendicular to the component side 52.
- the groove 50 is viewed along a direction perpendicular to the component side 52, it can be seen that the groove has a greater extent along one direction than in a second direction, with the first direction and the second direction being perpendicular to one another.
- the groove length direction N corresponds to the first direction, i.e. the direction of the greater extent
- the groove width direction i.e. the direction of the groove width B
- the second groove section 50b is divided into two groove depth sections 54a, 54b.
- a first groove depth section 54a is arranged adjacent to the component side 52.
- the first groove depth section 54a has a groove width b that is reduced compared to the first groove section 50a (see also Figure 14).
- the second groove depth section 54b directly adjoins the first groove depth section 54a.
- the second groove depth portion 54b is arranged on the side of the first groove depth portion 54a which is opposite to the component side 52.
- the second groove depth section 54b has the same groove width B as the first groove section 50a.
- the groove 50 is designed such that the second groove depth section 54b protrudes in a direction parallel to the groove widths b, B on both sides relative to the first groove depth section 54a.
- holding surfaces 56a, 56b are formed on both sides, which form an undercut acting counter to the groove depth direction T.
- the second component 14 also comprises a groove 58 which geometrically corresponds to the groove 50 of the first component 12, but is arranged in a mirror-inverted manner in the second component 14.
- the groove 58 also extends along a groove length direction N.
- the groove 58 is open on one side to a component side 60 of the second component 14. This means that the groove 58 only interrupts the component side 60, but not other component sides of the second component 14.
- the groove 58 also has a first groove section 58a and a second groove section 58b.
- the first groove section 58a and the second groove section 58b merge into one another.
- the first groove section 58a has a groove width B which is constant along a groove depth direction T of the first groove section 58a.
- the second groove section 58b is divided into two groove depth sections 62a, 62b.
- a first groove depth section 62a is arranged adjacent to the component side 60.
- the first groove depth section 62a has a groove width b that is reduced compared to the first groove section 58a.
- the second groove depth section 62b directly adjoins the first groove depth section 62a. This means that the second groove depth section 62b is arranged on the side of the first groove depth section 62a that is opposite the component side 60.
- the second groove depth section 62b has the same groove width B as the first groove section 58a.
- the groove 58 is designed such that the second groove depth section 62b protrudes in a direction parallel to the groove widths b, B on both sides relative to the first groove depth section 62a.
- holding surfaces 64a, 64b are formed on both sides, which form an undercut acting counter to the groove depth direction T.
- groove 58 corresponds geometrically to the groove 50, reference can also be made to Figure 14 with regard to the geometric shape of the groove 58.
- the connector 32 of the component connection 10 according to the second embodiment is shown in detail in Figure 15. It is a connector 32 according to a fifth embodiment.
- the connector 32 includes a middle portion 34, a first end portion 36 and a second end portion 38.
- the middle section 34 extends along a middle section axis A, which extends centrally through the middle section 34.
- the middle section axis A can thus also be referred to as the middle section central axis.
- the central section 34 is plate-shaped.
- the central section 34 therefore has two oppositely oriented flat sides which are essentially the same size and which are much larger than the other surfaces delimiting the central section 34.
- a first side 34a of the middle section is formed by the first flat side and a second side 34b of the middle section is formed by a second flat side.
- the first end section 36 is arranged at a first end of the central section 34 and the second end section 38 is arranged at a second end of the central section 34.
- the first end of the middle section 34 and the second end of the middle section 34 are opposite to each other.
- both the first end portion 36 and the second end portion 38 protrude on all sides from the middle portion 34.
- a region of the first end section 36 that protrudes on the first side 34a has a first holding surface 40.
- the first holding surface 40 faces the second end section 38. This means that a surface normal of the first holding surface 40 has a component that points in the direction of the second end section 38.
- the first holding surface 40 is designed to hold the first component 12 and the second component 14 together, as will be explained in more detail below.
- a region of the second end section 38 projecting on the first side 34a has a second holding surface 42.
- the second holding surface 42 faces the first end section 36. This means that a surface normal of the second holding surface 42 has a component that points in the direction of the first end portion 36.
- the second holding surface 42 is also designed to hold the first component 12 and the second component 14 together, as will be explained in more detail below.
- a region of the first end section 36 that protrudes on the second side 34b has a third holding surface 44.
- the third holding surface 44 faces the second end section 38. This means that a surface normal of the third holding surface 44 has a component that points in the direction of the second end section 38.
- the third holding surface 44 is designed to hold the first component 12 and the second component 14 together, as will be explained in more detail below.
- a region of the second end section 38 that protrudes on the second side 34b has a fourth holding surface 46.
- the fourth holding surface 46 faces the first end section 36. This means that a surface normal of the fourth holding surface 46 has a component that points in the direction of the first end section 36.
- the fourth holding surface 46 is also designed to hold the first component 12 and the second component 14 together, as will be explained in more detail below.
- first holding surface 40 and the second holding surface 42 are each inclined overall with respect to the central section axis A in a view perpendicular to the first side 34a. This means that the entire first holding surface 40 and the entire second holding surface 42 run neither parallel nor perpendicular to the central section axis A.
- the first holding surface 40 and the second holding surface 42 extend substantially over an entire width of the connector 32, wherein the width is measured perpendicular to the central section axis A in a view perpendicular to the first side 34a. In the view perpendicular to the first side 34a of the central section 34, both the first holding surface 40 and the second holding surface 42 intersect the central section axis A.
- the first holding surface 40 forms an angle a of approximately 80° with the central section axis A.
- the first holding surface 40 and the second holding surface 42 are inclined so that they run parallel.
- the first holding surface 40 and the second holding surface 42 are therefore inclined in the same direction.
- the third holding surface 44 and the fourth holding surface 46 are each inclined overall with respect to the central section axis A in a view perpendicular to the second side 34b. This again means that the entire third holding surface 44 and the entire fourth holding surface 46 are neither parallel nor perpendicular to the central section axis A.
- the third holding surface 44 and the fourth holding surface 46 extend substantially over an entire width of the connector 32, wherein the width is measured perpendicular to the central section axis A in a view perpendicular to the second side 34b.
- both the third holding surface 44 and the fourth holding surface 46 intersect the central section axis A.
- the third holding surface 44 forms an angle of approximately 80° with the central section axis A.
- the third holding surface 44 and the fourth holding surface 46 are inclined so that they run parallel.
- the third holding surface 44 and the fourth holding surface 46 are therefore inclined in the same direction.
- the first holding surface 40 and the third holding surface 44 lie in a common plane.
- the second holding surface 42 and the fourth holding surface 46 lie in a common plane.
- the first end portion 36 of the connector 32 according to the fifth embodiment is furthermore asymmetrical in a view along the central portion axis A. This is achieved in that the first end portion 36 has a notch-shaped recess 66 on the edge.
- the second end section 38 is also asymmetrical in a view along the central section axis A. This is achieved by a notch-shaped recess 68 on the edge.
- the connector 32 can only be inserted into the groove 50 and the groove 58 in a predetermined orientation, as will be explained below.
- the first component 12 and the second component 14 are oriented such that the component side 52 of the first component 12 and the component side 60 of the second component 14 abut against one another.
- groove 50 and the groove 58 are opposite each other, at least in sections.
- the connector 32 is placed in the groove 50 of the first component 12 such that the first end portion 36 lies in the second groove depth portion 54b.
- the first holding surface 40 of the connector 32 contacts the holding surface 56a of the groove 50.
- the third holding surface 44 of the connector 32 contacts the holding surface 56b of the groove 50.
- the connector 32 is placed in the groove 58 of the second component 14 such that the second end portion 38 lies in the second groove depth portion 62b. Sliding time, the second holding surface 42 of the connector 32 contacts the holding surface 64a of the groove
- the fourth retaining surface 46 of the connector 32 contacts the retaining surface 64b of the groove 58.
- the inclination of the first holding surface 40, the second holding surface 42, the third holding surface 44 and the fourth holding surface 46 causes the first component 12 and the second component 14 to rest against one another under tension.
- the first end section 36 of the connector 32 is inserted into the first groove section 50a. This takes place along the groove depth direction T. A front end of the first end section 36 comes into contact with a groove base delimiting the groove 50 in the groove depth direction T.
- the connector 32 can only be inserted into the first groove section 50a of the groove 50 in a predetermined orientation.
- a length of the first groove section 50a of the groove 50 is coordinated with a length of the end section 36 with the edge-side recess 66. The connector 32 cannot therefore be inserted past the projection 70 into the first groove section 50a.
- the connector 32 is then displaced along the groove length direction N into the second groove section 50b.
- the first holding surface 40 and the third holding surface 44 of the connector 32 contact the respective associated holding surface 56a, 56b of the groove 50. Due to the inclination of the first holding surface 40 and the third holding surface 44 of the connector 32, the connector is acted upon by this contact in the direction of the groove base of the groove 50. Now the second end section 38 is inserted into the first groove section 58a of the groove 58 on the second component 14. All that matters here is the relative movement of the assembly of the first component 12 and connector 32 with respect to the second component 14. In this context, the second component 14 can be placed on the assembly of the first component 12 and connector 32. Alternatively, it is possible to hold the second component 14 still and move the assembly of the first component 12 and connector 32. In both variants, the second end section 38 is inserted into the first groove section 58a of the groove 58 along the groove depth direction T.
- the connector 32 can only be inserted into the first groove section 58a of the groove 58 in a predetermined orientation. In this case, a length of the first groove section 50a of the groove 50 is again matched to a length of the end section 38 with the edge-side recess 68. The connector 32 cannot therefore be inserted past the projection 72 into the first groove section 58a.
- the second end section 38 is then moved into the second groove section 58b. This movement takes place along the longitudinal direction N of the groove.
- the groove 50 and the groove 58 are arranged on the respective associated first component 12 or second component 14 in such a way that the first groove section 50a of the groove 50 and the first groove section 58a of the groove 58 point away from one another, the first component 12 and the second component 14 must be moved against one another along the longitudinal direction N of the groove.
- the inclination of the second holding surface 42 of the connector 32 and the inclination of the fourth holding surface 46 of the connector 32 cause the second end section 38 of the connector 32 to be loaded in the direction of a groove base of the groove 58. In other words, the first component 12 and the second component 14 are placed against one another with force applied.
- the combination of the first component 12 or second component 14 with the connector 32 may also be referred to as component arrangement 48.
- Figures 16 and 17 show connectors 32 according to a sixth embodiment ( Figure 16) and a seventh embodiment ( Figure 17). In the following, only the differences compared to the connector 32 according to the fifth embodiment will be discussed.
- each of the holding surfaces 40, 42, 44, 46 comprises a total of two surface segments which are inclined in the same direction but to different degrees relative to the central section axis A.
- the surface segments of different inclinations merge smoothly into one another, i.e. by means of a rounding.
- each of the holding surfaces 40, 42, 44, 46 is further provided with two elasticity segments El, E2, which are designated El and E2 in the illustration according to Figure 17.
- the elasticity segments El have a greater elastic flexibility compared to the elasticity segments E2 due to the slot-shaped recesses 50.
- the increased elastic flexibility leads to an improved anchoring of the connector 32 in the groove 50 and the groove 58.
- FIG. 18 shows a connector 32 according to an eighth embodiment.
- Each of the holding surfaces 40, 42, 44, 46 comprises a plateau section P which runs perpendicular to the central section axis A.
- the plateau section P is always arranged on that side of the central part axis A which is at the rear in the assembly direction.
- the plateau portion P and the recess 66, 68 are always arranged on opposite sides of the end portion 36, 38 of the connector 32 with respect to the central portion axis A.
- each of the holding surfaces 40, 42, 44, 46 has two surface segments which are inclined to different degrees.
- each of the connectors from Figures 15 to 18 can have a segment on the holding surfaces 40, 42, 44, 46 that has a surface structure.
- retaining surfaces 40, 42, 44, 46 are provided on the connector 32, which extend at an angle to the central section axis A. These retaining surfaces 40, 42, 44, 46 can each interact with the retaining surfaces 56a, 56b, 64a, 64b of the groove 50 of the first component 12 and the groove 58 of the second component 14 in order to produce a mechanically stable and reliable component connection 10.
- the retaining surfaces 56a, 56b, 64a, 64b extend essentially parallel to the component side 52 and to the component side 60.
- the holding surfaces 40, 42, 44, 46 on the connector 32 can continue to run at an incline, as explained with reference to Figures 12 to 18, but do not have to.
- the holding surfaces 40, 42, 44, 46 of the connector 32 can also be oriented perpendicular to the central section axis A when viewed perpendicular to the first side 34a and when viewed perpendicular to the second side 34b.
- the holding surfaces 56a, 56b are then inclined relative to a groove depth direction T of the groove 50. This can be seen when the first component 12 is viewed along a groove width direction b, B.
- the holding surfaces 56a, 56b are oriented such that a smallest distance between the respective holding surface 56a, 56b and the component side 52 is adjacent to the first groove section 50a and a largest distance between the respective holding surface 56a, 56b and the component side 52 is at an end facing away from the first groove section 50a
- the holding surfaces 64a, 64b are inclined relative to a groove depth direction T of the groove 58. This can be seen when the second component 14 is viewed along a groove width direction b, B.
- the holding surfaces 56a, 56b, 64a, 64b may have plateau segments.
- the plateau segments run parallel to the component side 52, 60.
- the holding surfaces 56a, 56b, 64a, 64b can also have segments with a surface structure.
- Figures 19 and 20 show a connector 32 according to a ninth embodiment.
- the connector 32 according to the ninth embodiment can be viewed as a variant of the connector according to the fifth embodiment (see Figure 15). Accordingly, only the differences compared to the connector 32 according to the fifth embodiment will be discussed below.
- a first difference is that the holding surfaces provided on the first end section 36, ie the first holding surface 40 and the third holding surface 44, are generally perpendicular to the central section axis A when viewed perpendicular to the first side 34a of the central section 34 and when viewed perpendicular to the second side 34b of the central section 34.
- the first holding surface 40 and the third holding surface 44 are therefore not inclined with respect to the central section axis A.
- the entire first holding surface 40 can be regarded as a plateau portion P which extends substantially over an entire width of the first side 34a.
- the entire third support surface 44 can be considered as a plateau portion P that extends substantially across an entire width of the second side 34b.
- the second holding surface 42 and the fourth holding surface 46 each comprise a plateau section P which runs perpendicular to the central section axis A. Furthermore, each of the second holding surface 42 and the fourth holding surface 46 comprises a surface segment Fl which is inclined with respect to the central section axis A.
- the first end portion 36 of the connector 32 according to the ninth embodiment is also asymmetrical in a view along the central portion axis A. This is achieved in that the first end portion 36 has a notch-shaped recess 66 on both sides at the edge.
- the second end section 38 is also asymmetrical in a view along the central section axis A. This is achieved by notch-shaped recesses 68 provided on both sides at the edge.
- the connector 32 is designed to connect a first component 12 and a second component 14, which are each equipped with a groove 50, 58, as already explained with reference to Figures 12 to 14.
- the connector 32 can only be inserted into the groove 50 and the groove 58 in a predetermined orientation.
- the first end section 36 is first arranged via the first groove section 50a in the second groove section 50b of the groove 50 of the first component 12.
- the second end section 38 is then first inserted into the first groove section 58a of the groove 58 of the second component 14.
- the first component 12 and the second component 14 are then displaced relative to one another in such a way that the second end section 38 is displaced with the surface segments Fl of the second holding surface 42 and the fourth holding surface 46 leading into the second groove section 58b of the groove 58.
- Figures 21 and 22 show a connector 32 according to a tenth embodiment.
- the connector 32 according to the tenth embodiment can be viewed as a variant of the connector according to the ninth embodiment (see Figures 19 and 20). Accordingly, only the differences compared to the connector 32 according to the ninth embodiment will be discussed below.
- the connector 32 according to the tenth embodiment also has an end surface 38a on a side of the second end portion 38 facing away from the first end portion 36.
- the connector 32 also has an end surface 36a on a side of the first end portion 36 facing away from the second end portion 38.
- end surface 36a and the end surface 38a represent end surfaces of the connector 32.
- the end surface 36a is formed by a leaf spring element 74 which, when viewed perpendicular to the first side 34a of the middle section 34 or the second side 34b of the middle section 34, extends in an arc from one end of the end section 36 to the other end of the end section 36.
- the leaf spring element 74 forms a cavity with the other sections of the connector 32.
- the leaf spring element 74 is thin compared to the other sections of the connector 32.
- the leaf spring element 74 can be elastically deformed with a reduction in the hollow space at least along the central section axis A when a corresponding force is applied.
- the leaf spring element 74 yields elastically when loaded with a compressive force that acts along the central section axis A in the direction of the central section 34.
- the end surface 36a is formed elastically flexible.
- the leaf spring element 74 is here designed integrally with the other sections of the connector 32.
- the leaf spring element 74 can be elastically deformed by contact with a groove base of the groove 50. This elastic deformation results in a contact force by means of which the first holding surface 40 and the third holding surface 44 are pressed against the respectively associated holding surfaces 56a, 56b of the groove 50. This can be seen in Figures 23 and 24.
- Figures 25 and 26 show a connector 32 according to an eleventh embodiment.
- the connector 32 according to the eleventh embodiment can be regarded as a variant of the connector according to the tenth embodiment (see Figures 21 and 22). Accordingly, In the following, only the differences compared to the connector 32 according to the tenth embodiment will be discussed.
- the second holding surface 42 and the fourth holding surface 46 are designed to be elastically flexible in sections.
- the second end section 38 comprises a first leaf spring element 76 and a second leaf spring element 78.
- the first leaf spring element 76 forms a section of the second holding surface 42. Furthermore, the first leaf spring element 76 encloses a cavity with the remaining sections of the second end section 38.
- the second leaf spring element 78 forms a portion of the fourth holding surface 46. Likewise, the fourth leaf spring element 78 encloses a cavity with the remaining portions of the second end portion 38.
- the first leaf spring element 76 and the second leaf spring element 78 are designed to be integral with the remaining sections of the second end section 38 and the connector 32, but are comparatively thin, so that the first leaf spring element 76 and the second leaf spring element 78 can be elastically deformed by applying a corresponding force and by utilizing the freedom of movement provided by the cavities.
- a further difference of the connector 32 according to the eleventh embodiment compared to the connectors already explained is that the central section 34 has two sections adjacent to one another along the central section axis A, wherein a section of the central section 34 adjacent to the second end section 38 is tapered, i.e. narrower, than the section of the central section 34 adjacent to the first end section 36.
- a groove 58 in the second component 14 can be made narrower at least in the first depth section 62a than at least the first depth section 54a of the groove 50 on the first component 12.
- the connector 32 can only be in the intended Orientation, ie with the first end portion 36 in the groove 50 and with the second end portion 38 in the groove 58, for connecting the first component 12 and the second component 14. This prevents errors when using the connector 32, which is also referred to as Poka Yoke.
- the taper can also simply serve to create a sufficiently large installation space for the first leaf spring element 76 and the second leaf spring element 78. In this context, none of the grooves are made narrower.
- the first leaf spring element 76 and the second leaf spring element 58 can be elastically deformed by contact with the respectively associated holding surface 64a, 64b of the groove 58.
- This elastic deformation results in a contact force by means of which the second holding surface 42 and the fourth holding surface 46 are pressed against the respectively associated holding surfaces 64a, 64b of the groove 58. This is illustrated in Figures 27 and 28.
- Figures 29 to 31 show a connector 32 according to a twelfth embodiment.
- the connector 32 according to the twelfth embodiment can be viewed as a variant of the connector 32 already explained, in particular of the connector 32 according to the ninth embodiment (see Figures 19 and 20). Accordingly, only the differences compared to the connectors already explained, in particular compared to the connector 32 according to the ninth embodiment, will be discussed below.
- the connector 32 according to the twelfth embodiment differs from the previously explained connectors in two main aspects.
- a first aspect relates to a blocking projection 80 for securing the connector 32 in a groove 50, 58, in this case in the groove 50.
- the blocking projection 80 is designed as an integral component of the connector 32, which extends laterally from the middle section 34 and from the first end section 36 in a view perpendicular to the first side 34a of the middle section 34 or in a view perpendicular to the second side 34b of the middle section 34.
- the blocking projection 80 is block-shaped.
- An outer contour of the blocking projection 80 essentially corresponds to an inner contour of the first groove section 50a of the groove 50, i.e. the groove section in which it is to be received for connecting the first component 12 and the second component 14.
- a length of the groove 50 along the groove length direction N essentially corresponds to a length of the connector along the same direction when the connector is inserted into the groove 50.
- the connector according to the twelfth embodiment can no longer be moved along the groove length direction N in a state in which it is inserted in the groove 50 due to the blocking projection 80.
- a second aspect relates to the fact that in the connector 32 according to the twelfth embodiment, the first holding surface 40 and the third holding surface 44 are elastically resiliently mounted in a direction towards the central section axis A.
- the first holding surface 40 and the third holding surface can therefore be moved towards the central section axis A with elastic deformation of the central section 34.
- first end portion 36 and a part of the middle portion 34 are hollow (see in particular Figure 33 and Figure 35).
- section of the first end section 36 which comprises the first holding surface 40 is separated from the other sections of the first end section 36 by means of lateral slots 82, 84.
- the lateral slots 82, 84 extend into the middle section 34.
- the first holding surface 40 can be moved in the direction of the central section axis A by elastic bending of a section of the central section 34 located between the slots 82, 84, which section can also be referred to as a wall section due to the hollow design of this region of the central section 34.
- an insertion bevel 86 is also provided, the function of which will be explained in more detail below.
- the section of the first end section 36 which comprises the third holding surface 44 is separated from the remaining sections of the first end section 36 by means of lateral slots 88, 90.
- the lateral slots 88, 90 extend into the middle section 34.
- the third holding surface 44 can be moved in the direction of the central section axis A by elastic bending of a section of the central section 34 located between the slots 88, 90, which section can also be referred to as a wall section due to the hollow design of this region of the central section 34.
- an insertion bevel 92 is also provided, the function of which will be explained in more detail below.
- the connector 32 according to the twelfth embodiment can thus be inserted into the groove 50 on the first component 12 along a groove depth direction.
- Figures 33 to 35 show the connector in a state in which it is inserted into the groove 50.
- the first component 12 and the connector 32 are shown separately from one another.
- the connector 32 is first positioned over the groove opening such that the blocking projection 80 is opposite the first groove portion 50a and the first end portion 36 is opposite the second groove portion 50b.
- the insertion bevels 86, 92 come into contact with an edge of the groove opening.
- a force by means of which the connector 32 is pressed into the groove 50 along the groove depth direction T is thus split by means of the insertion bevels 86, 92 into at least one component which elastically deforms the section comprising the first holding surface 40 in the direction of the central section axis A, and into a component which elastically deforms the section comprising the third holding surface 44 in the direction of the central section axis A.
- the portion comprising the first holding surface 40 and the portion comprising the third holding surface 44 elastically retreat toward the central portion axis A, so that the connector 32 can be moved through the first groove depth portion 54a.
- the blocking projection 80 can be moved without hindrance along the groove depth direction into the first groove section 50a due to its shape and dimension.
- the connector 32 can elastically deform back so that the first holding surface 40 and the third holding surface 44 engage behind the respectively associated holding surface 56a, 56b. In other words, the connector 32 can thus be clipped into the groove 50 or locked into the groove 50.
- Figure 36 shows a blocking element 94 which, together with a connector 32, forms a connector assembly 96.
- the blocking element 94 is therefore suitable for a connector assembly 96.
- the blocking element 94 is substantially block-shaped, wherein an outer contour of the blocking element 94 substantially corresponds to an inner contour of the first groove portion 50a of the groove 50.
- the blocking element 94 can thus be received in the first section 50a of the groove 50 essentially without play (see also Figures 37 to 39).
- the blocking element 94 has a contact area which is designed to be applied to the connector 32 in order to fix the connector 32 in the groove 50.
- the contact area is slightly curved outwards, i.e. convexly (see in particular Figure 39). This serves to be able to clamp the connector 32 in the groove 50 by means of the blocking element 94.
- the blocking element 94 comprises a tool interface 100.
- the tool interface 100 is designed as a blind hole in the present case.
- the tool interface 100 is designed to cooperate with a tool. This serves to be able to remove the blocking element 94 from the groove 50, more precisely from the first groove section 50a, using the tool if necessary.
- Figures 37 to 39 show a connector assembly 96 comprising the blocking element 94 and the connector 32 according to the ninth embodiment (see also Figures 19 and 20).
- the connector 32 is positioned in the second groove section 50a of the groove 50, ie the first end section 36 and a part of the middle section 34 lie within the groove 50.
- the blocking element 94 is arranged completely within the first groove section 50.
- the blocking element 94 or more precisely the contact area 98 of the blocking element 94, rests against the connector 32. Due to the convex curvature of the blocking element 94, the blocking element 94 and the connector 32 are clamped in the groove 50 along the groove length direction N. This implies that the connector 32 and the blocking element are accommodated in the groove 50 without play at least along the groove length direction N. Consequently, it is not possible to remove the connector 32 from the groove 50 without first removing the blocking element 94.
- the connector assembly 96 can, as already explained in connection with the connector according to the ninth embodiment, be connected to the second component 14. At this point, the blocking element 94 plays no role (see Figure 39).
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