EP0806812A3 - Spring connector for an electrical conductor having abutment ribs - Google Patents

Spring connector for an electrical conductor having abutment ribs Download PDF

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EP0806812A3
EP0806812A3 EP97106686A EP97106686A EP0806812A3 EP 0806812 A3 EP0806812 A3 EP 0806812A3 EP 97106686 A EP97106686 A EP 97106686A EP 97106686 A EP97106686 A EP 97106686A EP 0806812 A3 EP0806812 A3 EP 0806812A3
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tension spring
electrical conductor
spring connector
stop elements
abutment ribs
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EP0806812B1 (en
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Gerald Krebs
Heins Gotta
Klaus Endres
Manfred Lange
Siegfried Schwarzer
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Weidmueller Interface GmbH and Co KG
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/28—Clamped connections, spring connections
    • H01R4/48—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member
    • H01R4/4809—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member using a leaf spring to bias the conductor toward the busbar
    • H01R4/4811—Spring details
    • H01R4/4816—Spring details the spring shape preventing insertion of the conductor end when the spring is unbiased
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/28—Clamped connections, spring connections
    • H01R4/48—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member
    • H01R4/4809—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member using a leaf spring to bias the conductor toward the busbar
    • H01R4/484—Spring housing details
    • H01R4/4844—Spring housing details the spring housing being provided with multiple openings for insertion of a spring-activating tool

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  • Details Of Connecting Devices For Male And Female Coupling (AREA)
  • Multi-Conductor Connections (AREA)
  • Window Of Vehicle (AREA)
  • Connections Arranged To Contact A Plurality Of Conductors (AREA)
  • Connector Housings Or Holding Contact Members (AREA)

Abstract

Bei diesem Zugfederanschluß für elektrische Leiter ist die etwa schlaufenförmig gebogene Zugfeder (1), die ein Fenster (10) zum Durchtritt einer Stromschiene aufweist, in eine in einem Kunststoffgehäuse (12) gebildete Tasche (11) eingesteckt, wobei in der Zugfeder kantennahe Ausnehmungen (2) vorgesehen sind, so daß sich Abschnitte geringerer Breite ergeben, die zwischen taschenseitig vorgegebene feste Anschlagelemente (3) hineinragen. Gegen diese Anschlagelemente sind verbliebene Abschnitte (18) größerer Breite der Zugfeder (1) bei der Betätigung anlegbar. Auf diese Weise läßt sich eine sichere Abstützung der Zugfeder gegenüber unzulässiger Verformung bei Betätigung auch beim Einsatz in festpoligen Gehäusen erreichen, bei denen üblicherweise die Zugfedern von oben oder unten durch Einstecken eingesetzt werden müssen.

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In this tension spring connection for electrical conductors, the approximately loop-shaped tension spring (1), which has a window (10) for the passage of a busbar, is inserted into a pocket (11) formed in a plastic housing (12), with recesses near the edge in the tension spring ( 2) are provided, so that there are sections of smaller width which protrude between fixed stop elements (3) provided on the pocket side. Remaining sections (18) of greater width of the tension spring (1) can be placed against these stop elements during actuation. In this way, a secure support of the tension spring against inadmissible deformation when actuated can also be achieved when used in fixed-pole housings in which the tension springs usually have to be inserted from above or below by insertion.
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EP97106686A 1996-05-06 1997-04-23 Spring connector for an electrical conductor having abutment ribs Expired - Lifetime EP0806812B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE29608176U DE29608176U1 (en) 1996-05-06 1996-05-06 Tension spring connection for electrical conductors with stop ribs
DE29608176U 1996-05-06

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EP0806812A2 EP0806812A2 (en) 1997-11-12
EP0806812A3 true EP0806812A3 (en) 1998-09-30
EP0806812B1 EP0806812B1 (en) 2001-10-04

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AT (1) ATE206562T1 (en)
DE (2) DE29608176U1 (en)
ES (1) ES2163059T3 (en)

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DE20120811U1 (en) * 2001-12-21 2003-04-30 Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co., 32760 Detmold Busbar terminal
DE10214919B4 (en) * 2002-04-04 2004-11-25 Siemens Ag Tension spring connection for electrical conductors
DE102006006050B4 (en) * 2006-02-09 2016-07-28 Wöhner GmbH & Co. KG Elektrotechnische Systeme Safety bar and adapter bar with contact pins and the fuse bar
DE102006006051B4 (en) * 2006-02-09 2015-10-29 Wöhner GmbH & Co. KG Elektrotechnische Systeme Fuse strip with side outgoing contacts
US7561018B2 (en) 2006-02-09 2009-07-14 Wöhner GmbH & Co. KG Fuse strip with lateral outgoing contacts and a lateral adapter module
DE202013105944U1 (en) 2013-12-26 2014-01-22 Wago Verwaltungsgesellschaft Mbh Spring-loaded terminal connection and connectors hereby

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DE4319018C1 (en) * 1993-06-08 1994-06-30 Kostal Leopold Gmbh & Co Kg Electrical terminal clamp rail
EP0632529A2 (en) * 1993-06-04 1995-01-04 The Whitaker Corporation Spring clamp connector
DE4413611A1 (en) * 1994-04-19 1995-10-26 Thomas & Betts Gmbh Electrical connector for flat cables

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DE4435781A1 (en) * 1994-10-06 1996-04-11 Siemens Ag Spring-force electrical wire clamp connector with protection from over-stress

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EP0632529A2 (en) * 1993-06-04 1995-01-04 The Whitaker Corporation Spring clamp connector
DE4319018C1 (en) * 1993-06-08 1994-06-30 Kostal Leopold Gmbh & Co Kg Electrical terminal clamp rail
DE4413611A1 (en) * 1994-04-19 1995-10-26 Thomas & Betts Gmbh Electrical connector for flat cables

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EP0806812A2 (en) 1997-11-12
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EP0806812B1 (en) 2001-10-04
ES2163059T3 (en) 2002-01-16

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