EP1189311B1 - Plug connector for a connector assembly - Google Patents

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EP1189311B1
EP1189311B1 EP01120101A EP01120101A EP1189311B1 EP 1189311 B1 EP1189311 B1 EP 1189311B1 EP 01120101 A EP01120101 A EP 01120101A EP 01120101 A EP01120101 A EP 01120101A EP 1189311 B1 EP1189311 B1 EP 1189311B1
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Christian Bömmel
Rolf Jetter
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/40—Securing contact members in or to a base or case; Insulating of contact members
    • H01R13/42—Securing in a demountable manner
    • H01R13/436—Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece or operation
    • H01R13/4361—Insertion of locking piece perpendicular to direction of contact insertion
    • H01R13/4362—Insertion of locking piece perpendicular to direction of contact insertion comprising a temporary and a final locking position

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  • the invention relates to a plug for a connector assembly, with the Features of the preamble of claim 1.
  • a primary fuse has spring arms, which are integrally formed on the contact element and behind locking heels of a housing intervention.
  • a second fuse has a locking arm, which has a film hinge is integrally formed on an outer housing wall and in the area of a Breakthrough 4 is provided. Both fuses can have a special tool be opened, which is inserted into an oral area of the housing.
  • the US 5,769,670 A as the closest Stand the Technique is disclosed a connector for a connector assembly, with a housing and receiving chambers for receiving contact terminal elements.
  • a pressing element is provided on a retainer.
  • the pressing member is pivotally integral with a film hinge formed an upper plate of the retainer.
  • Illustrated depressing the retainer comes an arc surface of the Pressing element on partitions to support and slides on this towards swiveling the housing into a horizontal position.
  • the Pressing element engages behind a stepped portion of the housing and a securing nose of the pressing element engages in a recess of the partition to the Pushing against a return from the horizontal position to Sichem.
  • a securing nose of the pressing element engages in a recess of the partition to the Pushing against a return from the horizontal position to Sichem.
  • the invention is based on the object, a plug of the type mentioned to further develop that easy to handle with a simple structure is and at the same time a reliable, protected backup of the contact terminal element guaranteed.
  • the rotatable mounting ensures a convenient lock that the contact terminal already secured with slight deflections in the engaged position. she requires only a small space and is easy to operate. It can therefore be required also be concealed within a housing.
  • the fulcrum of the rocker can already by training the support projection on Contact housing are produced, wherein the locking element on the support projection is rotatably applied.
  • This arrangement can be within the contact housing be provided and ensures easy switching back and forth of the locking element between release and engaged position.
  • the locking element in the engaged position a shoulder of the contact terminal element engage positively behind.
  • the positive connection ensures a secure Connection with the contact connection element, so that it against an unwanted Loosening is secured.
  • the rear handle can by the rotational or pivoting movement across to the insertion and release direction of the contact terminal element, whereby a Reliable attachment arises.
  • the support projection has a gable-like cross-section.
  • the gable edge serves as a fulcrum and the gable shape allows pivoting in opposite directions.
  • the locking element can an actuating arm and a close Having one of its ends arranged engaging portion.
  • the actuating arm can the engagement portion between the release and the engagement position to be twisted.
  • the actuation may be spaced from the engagement portion done so that a section to be operated on an easily accessible Location of the plug can be arranged.
  • the engagement portion can yoke across be formed the actuating arm.
  • the actuating arm and the engaging portion may be arranged approximately T-shaped relative to one another be, so that results in about an anchor shape.
  • the actuating arm can be approximately axially in the direction of to be contacted Mating plug extend.
  • the actuating arm can axially over the contact housing extend outward. This allows the operating arm on its outstanding Section and is easily accessible.
  • an engagement portion of the locking element at least partially adapted to the contour of the contact connection element such Forming has that the contact connection element in the release position during Insertion or release is movable by the molding.
  • the contact connection element even at low deflection of the locking element to the release position are moved through the molding. This allows the rotatable contact security be demarcated to a relatively small space.
  • the locking element can be releasably attached to the contact housing to be appropriate. By a complete release of the locking element of the contact housing Any faults can be easily remedied.
  • the locking element can form fit into a recess of the Can be used contact housing.
  • the positive locking ensures a correct positioning and can serve to support forces.
  • the locking element can be locked in the engaged position. This is the locking element secured against unintentional release from the engaged position.
  • a modification of the invention is that the locking element in the engaged position is releasably latched to the contact housing.
  • the engagement position is to overcome a certain securing force of the catch. For targeted Overcoming the force, however, the engagement can be solved and the contact connection element be released.
  • the invention also extends to a connector assembly having an inventive Plug, which is accommodated in a connector housing.
  • the locking element in the engaged position with a stop on an inner, the pivoting movement limiting contact portion of the connector housing issue. This will cause the maximum deflection of the rotary motion limited.
  • a portion of the locking element in the engaged position in a the pivoting movement of the locking element preventing recess of the connected Mating plug extend.
  • the recess of the mating connector stops pivots the locking element in the engaged position, so that when connecting the Mating plug a kind of locking the contact fuse is done.
  • the locking element with a paragraph in the axial direction of insertion in the housing abut against a counter paragraph of the connector housing. This limits the insertion of the locking element in the housing.
  • the plug pass through an opening in the connector housing is inserted and the locking element is actuated by this opening. Consequently the plug can be inserted into the opening, wherein the locking element by the same opening is accessible and operable.
  • the invention particularly relates to waterproof connector assemblies according to the invention.
  • the plug with the contact connection element and a mating plug to be sealed waterproof in the connector housing.
  • a connector assembly with a plug which is accommodated in a connector housing, wherein the Plug a contact housing, in which a contact terminal element via a contact fuse is fastened, wherein the contact securing a contact terminal element has on the contact housing fastened locking element, wherein the locking element between a release position and a contact terminal element is rotatably mounted on the contact housing securing engagement position, wherein the locking element is designed as a rocker, wherein the plug connector assembly characterized is that the locking element has an actuating arm and a near one of its End arranged engaging portion, that the actuating arm axially extends beyond the contact housing protruding and that the plug through an opening is inserted in the connector housing and that the pivoting of the locking element takes place by means of the actuating arm through this opening.
  • Fig. 1 is an inventive connector 1 with a contact housing 2, a contact terminal element 3 and a locking element 4 shown.
  • the contact housing 2 is intended for a two-pole plug, passing through each of two parallel holes 5 each a pin 6 of a contact terminal element 3 can be passed, also if in Fig. 1, only a contact terminal element 3 is located.
  • a skirt 7 connects, which is provided with a latch 8. On the back is a connected to the enclosure 7 Line 9 indicated.
  • the contact housing has an approximately T-shaped recess 10, in which the locking element 4 can be used positively. Further, over the cross section of the contact housing 2 circumferentially distributed three longitudinal grooves 11 provided with which the Contact housing on complementarily shaped longitudinal ribs 12 of a connector housing 13 is inserted, which is shown in Fig. 2.
  • the locking element 4 is approximately T-shaped or anchor-shaped, wherein the T-foot an actuating arm 14 and the T-bar an approximately yoke formed transversely to the foot Engagement portion 15 forms.
  • the contact housing 2 facing bottom of the actuating arm has two in one obtuse angles to each other arranged lower surfaces 16, which at a V-edge 17 contiguous.
  • a shoulder 18 is provided, which is inserted in Condition at a shown in Fig. 4 paragraph 19 of the connector housing 13 is present.
  • the engagement portion 15 has on each side arm at the bottom of a molding 20, which about the upper contour of the engaging behind the contact terminal element 3 corresponds.
  • a hole 21 is provided, which in an engaged position with a laterally provided on the contact housing 2 through hole 22 is aligned.
  • the actuating arm 14 has a bevel 23 to the top towards.
  • Fig. 2 the contact housing 2 and the locking element 4 together in the housing 13 of the connector assembly 24 shown used.
  • the contact housing has an approximately oval cross section with two rear insertion shafts 25, in which each a contact terminal element 3 is inserted, which in Fig. 2 for clarity is omitted.
  • the contact housing 2 is inserted through an opening 26 in the connector housing 24 and is at the end paragraph 27 frontally.
  • the locking element 4 is in inserted the recess 10 and projects with a portion of the actuating arm 14 via the opening 26 facing the end of the contact terminal element 3 addition.
  • the locking element 4 is in a release position, in which the actuating arm 14 arranged slightly obliquely to the longitudinal axis 28 of the connector housing 24 is and the engagement portion 15 is deflected upward, so that in the illustrated Longitudinal cross section recedes approximately radially behind the opening of the insertion chute 25.
  • a locking projection 29 is provided on the front side, which in the illustrated release position is without engagement with another component.
  • the locking element In the release position, the locking element is located with a stop surface 13 of the engagement portion 15 inside at one through the wall of the connector housing thirteenth formed stop portion 31, so that thereby the pivoting movement in the release position is limited.
  • Fig. 3 is an enlarged section of the longitudinal cross-section of Fig. 2 is shown.
  • the contact connection element 3 is shown inserted into the contact housing 2 and behind engaged by the locking element 4.
  • the locking element 4 is pivoted in the engaged position, i. in the direction of the arrow 32, clockwise against the release position.
  • the actuating arm 14 is located with a stop surface 4 at a stop portion 13th of the connector housing 13.
  • the stopper portion 31 is through the inner Wall of the connector housing 13 is formed.
  • the engagement portion 15 engages positively behind the enclosure 7, so that the Contact connection element 3 is locked and axially non-displaceable.
  • the latching projection 29 engages behind an edge 33 of the contact housing 2, so that the Actuating arm 14 is releasably locked against remindverschwenken.
  • the mating connector 34 has a recess 35, approximately complementary to the actuating arm 14, which extends into the recess 35.
  • the actuating arm 14 is located on the wall the recess 35 in such a way that it does not counter to the arrow 32 for Release direction can be pivoted counterclockwise.
  • the pivot bearing of the locking element 4 is shown.
  • the serving as a rocker Locking element is approximately centrally on a gable-like in cross-section Support projection 36 of the contact housing 2 is placed and around this support projection 36 rotatably mounted in the sense of a pivot point. With an arrow 37 is the direction of rotation to the release position out.
  • actuating arm is formed with the V-edge shown in Fig. 1, so lies Preferably, the V-edge 17 directly on the support projection 36.
  • Fig. 4 is as Modification of an actuating arm 14 with a consistently geradflambaigen bottom shown.
  • an unillustrated locking pin can laterally be inserted through the holes 21, 22, so that the locking element 4 is not twisted can be.
  • the locking element is inserted in a form-fitting manner in the recess 10.
  • the contact connection element 3 is connected to a line 9 and back into the connector housing Inserted 13, pulled and inserted into the contact housing 2 until the catch 8 engages behind the shoulder 38.
  • the locking element 4 pivoted about the support projection 36 in the release position, so that the Outline of the enclosure 7 can easily lead through the molding 20.
  • the locking member 4 is pivoted in the engaged position, so that it is the enclosure 7 positively engages behind.
  • the locking element 4 via the latching projection 29 releasably locked.
  • the lock on the locking element 4 serves as a second contact assurance, while the locking on the locking lug 8 serves as the first contact fuse.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen Stecker für eine Steckverbinderanordnung, mit den Merkmalen des Oberbegriffs des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a plug for a connector assembly, with the Features of the preamble of claim 1.

Bei einem aus der DE 197 56 905 A1 bekannten Stecker für eine Steckverbinderanordnung dieser Gattung ist das Arretierelement als Arm in Form einer Wippe ausgestaltet, welche über Anbindungsstege einstückig mit dem Stecker ausgebildet sind. Ein Kontaktanschlusselement trägt seitlich abstehende Rastfederzungen, welche als erste Kontaktsicherung dienen und in den Stecker eingeführt einen Absatz hintergreifen. Das Arretierelement dient als zweite Kontaktsicherung. Beim Einschieben des Kontaktanschlusselements in das Gehäuse wird der Arm ausgelenkt. Die Anbindungsstege wirken als Torsionsfeder und erzeugen eine federnde Vorspannung auf den Arm, welcher anschließend in eine Ausnehmung des Kontaktanschlusselements einrastet. Bei mehrfacher Betätigung besteht die Gefahr, dass die Torsionswirkung der Anbringungsstege erlahmt.In one known from DE 197 56 905 A1 plug for a connector assembly This type is the locking element designed as an arm in the form of a rocker, which are integrally formed via connecting webs with the plug. A contact connection element carries laterally protruding detent spring tongues, which as a first contact safety Serve and inserted into the connector behind a paragraph. The locking element serves as a second contact backup. When inserting the contact connection element The arm is deflected into the housing. The connecting bridges work as a torsion spring and produce a resilient bias on the arm, which subsequently engages in a recess of the contact connection element. With multiple Actuation involves the risk that the torsional effect of the attachment webs flagging.

Die DE 44 33 617 A1 beschreibt ein elektrisches Steckverbindungsteil mit zwei Sicherungen für ein elektrisches Kontaktelement. Eine primäre Sicherung hat Federarme, welche an dem Kontaktelement angeformt sind und hinter Rastabsätze eines Gehäuses eingreifen. Eine zweite Sicherung hat einen Verriegelungsarm, welcher über ein Filmscharnier beweglich an einer äußeren Gehäusewand angeformt ist und im Bereich eines Durchbruchs 4 vorgesehen ist. Beide Sicherungen können über ein Spezialwerkzeug geöffnet werden, welches in einen Mundbereich des Gehäuses eingeschoben wird.DE 44 33 617 A1 describes an electrical connector part with two fuses for an electrical contact element. A primary fuse has spring arms, which are integrally formed on the contact element and behind locking heels of a housing intervention. A second fuse has a locking arm, which has a film hinge is integrally formed on an outer housing wall and in the area of a Breakthrough 4 is provided. Both fuses can have a special tool be opened, which is inserted into an oral area of the housing.

Die US 5,769,670 A das als nächstliegender Stand der Technik angesehen wird offenbart einen Stecker für eine Steckverbinderanordnung, mit einem Gehäuse und Aufnahmekammern zum Aufnehmen von Kontaktanschlusselementen. An einem Rückhalter ist ein Drückelement vorgesehen. Wie Figuren 3 bis 6 zu entnehmen ist, ist das Drückelement um ein Filmgelenk schwenkbar einstückig mit einer oberen Platte des Rückhalters ausgebildet. Bei einem in den Figuren 4 bis 6 veranschaulichten Herunterdrücken des Rückhalters kommt eine Bogenfläche des Drückelementes auf Trennwänden zur Auflage und gleitet auf diesen in Richtung zu dem Gehäuse schwenkend in eine horizontale Lage. Dabei wird ein abschnittsweise in eine der Aufnahmekammern eingeführtes Kontaktanschlusselement in horizontaler Richtung in eine Endposition geschoben und in dieser Endposition gesichert. Das Drückelement hintergreift einen Stufenabschnitt des Gehäuses und eine Sicherungsnase des Drückelementes rastet in eine Ausnehmung der Trennwand ein, um das Drückelement gegen ein Zurückbewegen aus der horizontalen Lage zu sichem. Der Aufbau dieser Steckverbinderanordnung ist aufwendig und das Sichern des Kontaktanschlusselementes erfolgt durch einen komplexen Bewegungsablauf.The US 5,769,670 A as the closest Stand the Technique is disclosed a connector for a connector assembly, with a housing and receiving chambers for receiving contact terminal elements. On a retainer, a pressing element is provided. Like figures 3 to 6 can be seen, the pressing member is pivotally integral with a film hinge formed an upper plate of the retainer. In one in Figures 4 to 6 Illustrated depressing the retainer comes an arc surface of the Pressing element on partitions to support and slides on this towards swiveling the housing into a horizontal position. This is a section by section in one of the receiving chambers introduced contact terminal in a horizontal Direction pushed into an end position and secured in this end position. The Pressing element engages behind a stepped portion of the housing and a securing nose of the pressing element engages in a recess of the partition to the Pushing against a return from the horizontal position to Sichem. Of the Structure of this connector assembly is complicated and securing the contact connection element takes place through a complex sequence of movements.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Stecker der eingangs genannten Gattung dahingehend weiterzuentwickeln, dass er bei einfachem Aufbau einfach zu handhaben ist und gleichzeitig eine zuverlässige, geschützte Sicherung des Kontaktanschlusselements gewährleistet.The invention is based on the object, a plug of the type mentioned to further develop that easy to handle with a simple structure is and at the same time a reliable, protected backup of the contact terminal element guaranteed.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß gelöst mit einem Stecker mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1. This object is achieved with a plug with the features of Claim 1.

Die drehbare Lagerung gewährleistet eine günstige Arretierung, die das Kontaktanschlusselement in der Eingriffsstellung schon mit geringen Auslenkungen sichert. Sie benötigt nur einen geringen Bauraum und ist einfach betätigbar. Sie kann daher bei Bedarf auch innerhalb eines Gehäuses verborgen angeordnet werden.The rotatable mounting ensures a convenient lock that the contact terminal already secured with slight deflections in the engaged position. she requires only a small space and is easy to operate. It can therefore be required also be concealed within a housing.

Der Drehpunkt der Wippe kann schon durch Ausbildung des Auflagevorsprungs am Kontaktgehäuse hergestellt werden, wobei das Arretierelement an dem Auflagevorsprung drehbar angelegt wird. Diese Anordnung kann innerhalb des Kontaktgehäuses vorgesehen werden und gewährleistet ein einfaches Hin- und Herschalten des Arretierelements zwischen Freigabe- und Eingriffsstellung.The fulcrum of the rocker can already by training the support projection on Contact housing are produced, wherein the locking element on the support projection is rotatably applied. This arrangement can be within the contact housing be provided and ensures easy switching back and forth of the locking element between release and engaged position.

Vorzugsweise kann das Arretierelement in Eingriffsstellung einen Absatz des Kontaktanschlusselements formschlüssig hintergreifen. Der Formschluss gewährleistet eine sichere Verbindung mit dem Kontaktanschlusselement, so dass es gegen ein ungewolltes Lösen gesichert ist. Der Hintergriff kann durch die Dreh- bzw. Schwenkbewegung quer zur Einführ- und Löserichtung des Kontaktanschlusselements erfolgen, wodurch eine zuverlässige Befestigung entsteht.Preferably, the locking element in the engaged position, a shoulder of the contact terminal element engage positively behind. The positive connection ensures a secure Connection with the contact connection element, so that it against an unwanted Loosening is secured. The rear handle can by the rotational or pivoting movement across to the insertion and release direction of the contact terminal element, whereby a Reliable attachment arises.

Es wird vorgeschlagen, dass der Auflagevorsprung einen giebelartigen Querschnitt aufweist. Dabei dient die Giebelkante als Drehpunkt und die Giebelform ermöglicht ein Verschwenken in entgegengesetzte Drehrichtungen.It is proposed that the support projection has a gable-like cross-section. Here, the gable edge serves as a fulcrum and the gable shape allows pivoting in opposite directions.

In besonderer Weise kann das Arretierelement einen Betätigungsarm und einen nahe einem seiner Enden angeordneten Eingriffsabschnitt aufweisen. Mit Hilfe des Betätigungsarms kann der Eingriffsabschnitt zwischen der Freigabe- und der Eingriffsstellung verdreht werden. Wahlweise kann die Betätigung beabstandet von dem Eingriffsabschnitt erfolgen, so dass ein zu betätigender Abschnitt an einer leicht zugänglichen Stelle des Steckers angeordnet werden kann.In particular, the locking element can an actuating arm and a close Having one of its ends arranged engaging portion. With the help of the actuating arm can the engagement portion between the release and the engagement position to be twisted. Optionally, the actuation may be spaced from the engagement portion done so that a section to be operated on an easily accessible Location of the plug can be arranged.

Gemäß einer günstigen Ausführungsform kann der Eingriffsabschnitt jochartig quer zu dem Betätigungsarm ausgebildet sein. Mit der jochartigen Ausbildung können ein oder mehrere Kontaktanschlusselemente übergriffen oder hintergriffen werden. Wahlweise können der Betätigungsarm und der Eingriffsabschnitt etwa T-förmig zueinander angeordnet sein, so dass sich etwa eine Ankerform ergibt. According to a favorable embodiment, the engagement portion can yoke across be formed the actuating arm. With the yoke-like training one or several contact connection elements are overlapped or engaged behind. Optional For example, the actuating arm and the engaging portion may be arranged approximately T-shaped relative to one another be, so that results in about an anchor shape.

Vorzugsweise kann sich der Betätigungsarm etwa axial in Richtung des zu kontaktierenden Gegensteckers erstrecken.Preferably, the actuating arm can be approximately axially in the direction of to be contacted Mating plug extend.

Als Variante der Erfindung kann sich der Betätigungsarm axial über das Kontaktgehäuse hinausragend erstrecken. Damit kann der Betätigungsarm an seinem herausragenden Abschnitt betätigt werden und ist einfach zugänglicher.As a variant of the invention, the actuating arm can axially over the contact housing extend outward. This allows the operating arm on its outstanding Section and is easily accessible.

Es wird oft vorgeschlagen, dass ein Eingriffsabschnitt des Arretierelements wenigstens bereichsweise eine etwa dem Umriss des Kontaktanschlusselements derart angepasste Ausformung aufweist, dass das Kontaktanschlusselement in Freigabestellung beim Einführen oder Lösen durch die Ausformung bewegbar ist. Somit kann das Kontaktanschlusselement schon bei geringer Auslenkung des Arretierelements zur Freigabestellung hin durch die Ausformung bewegt werden. Dadurch kann die verdrehbare Kontaktsicherung auf einen relativ kleinen Bauraum abgegrenzt werden.It is often suggested that an engagement portion of the locking element at least partially adapted to the contour of the contact connection element such Forming has that the contact connection element in the release position during Insertion or release is movable by the molding. Thus, the contact connection element even at low deflection of the locking element to the release position are moved through the molding. This allows the rotatable contact security be demarcated to a relatively small space.

In einer günstigen Ausführung kann das Arretierelement lösbar an dem Kontaktgehäuse angebracht sein. Durch ein vollständiges Lösen des Arretierelements von dem Kontaktgehäuse können etwaige Störungen einfach behoben werden.In a favorable embodiment, the locking element can be releasably attached to the contact housing to be appropriate. By a complete release of the locking element of the contact housing Any faults can be easily remedied.

Besonders vorteilhaft kann das Arretierelement formschlüssig in eine Ausnehmung des Kontaktgehäuses einsetzbar sein. Der Formschluss gewährleistet eine korrekte Positionierung und kann zum Abstützen von Kräften dienen.Particularly advantageously, the locking element can form fit into a recess of the Can be used contact housing. The positive locking ensures a correct positioning and can serve to support forces.

Vorzugsweise kann das Arretierelement in Eingriffsstellung verriegelt sein. Dadurch ist das Arretierelement gegen ungewolltes Lösen aus der Eingriffsstellung gesichert.Preferably, the locking element can be locked in the engaged position. This is the locking element secured against unintentional release from the engaged position.

Eine Modifikation der Erfindung besteht darin, dass das Arretierelement in Eingriffsstellung lösbar an dem Kontaktgehäuse verrastet ist. Zum Lösen des Arretierelements aus der Eingriffsstellung ist ein gewisse Sicherungskraft der Raste zu überwinden. Bei gezieltem Überwinden der Kraft kann jedoch der Eingriff gelöst und das Kontaktanschlusselement freigegeben werden. A modification of the invention is that the locking element in the engaged position is releasably latched to the contact housing. To release the locking element the engagement position is to overcome a certain securing force of the catch. For targeted Overcoming the force, however, the engagement can be solved and the contact connection element be released.

Die Erfindung erstreckt sich auch auf eine Steckverbinderanordnung mit einem erfindungsgemäßen Stecker, welcher in einem Steckverbindergehäuse aufgenommen ist.The invention also extends to a connector assembly having an inventive Plug, which is accommodated in a connector housing.

Besonders vorteilhaft kann das Arretierelement in Eingriffsstellung mit einem Anschlag an einem inneren, die Schwenkbewegung begrenzenden Anlageabschnitt des Steckverbindergehäuses anliegen. Dadurch wird die maximale Auslenkung der Drehbewegung beschränkt.Particularly advantageously, the locking element in the engaged position with a stop on an inner, the pivoting movement limiting contact portion of the connector housing issue. This will cause the maximum deflection of the rotary motion limited.

In günstiger Weise kann sich ein Abschnitt des Arretierelements in Eingriffsstellung in eine die Schwenkbewegung des Arretierelements unterbindende Ausnehmung des angeschlossenen Gegensteckers erstrecken. Die Ausnehmung des Gegensteckers hält das Arretierelement in Eingriffsstellung verschwenkt, so dass beim Anschließen des Gegensteckers eine Art Verriegelung der Kontaktsicherung erfolgt.Conveniently, a portion of the locking element in the engaged position in a the pivoting movement of the locking element preventing recess of the connected Mating plug extend. The recess of the mating connector stops pivots the locking element in the engaged position, so that when connecting the Mating plug a kind of locking the contact fuse is done.

In zweckmäßiger Art kann das Arretierelement mit einem Absatz in axialer Einführrichtung in das Gehäuse an einem Gegenabsatz des Steckverbindergehäuses anliegen. Dies begrenzt den Einführweg des Arretierelements in das Gehäuse.Conveniently, the locking element with a paragraph in the axial direction of insertion in the housing abut against a counter paragraph of the connector housing. This limits the insertion of the locking element in the housing.

Es wird vorgeschlagen, dass der Stecker durch eine Öffnung in das Steckverbindergehäuse eingeführt ist und das Arretierelement durch diese Öffnung betätigbar ist. Somit kann der Stecker in die Öffnung eingeführt werden, wobei das Arretierelement durch dieselbe Öffnung zugänglich und betätigbar ist.It is suggested that the plug pass through an opening in the connector housing is inserted and the locking element is actuated by this opening. Consequently the plug can be inserted into the opening, wherein the locking element by the same opening is accessible and operable.

Die Erfindung bezieht sich insbesondere auf erfindungsgemäße wasserdichte Steckverbinderanordnungen. Dabei kann der Stecker mit dem Kontaktanschlusselement und einem Gegenstecker wasserdicht in dem Steckverbindergehäuse eingeschlossen sein.The invention particularly relates to waterproof connector assemblies according to the invention. In this case, the plug with the contact connection element and a mating plug to be sealed waterproof in the connector housing.

Die Aufgabe wird ferner gelöst durch eine Steckverbinderanordnung mit einem Stecker gemäß Anspruch 1, der in einem Steckverbindergehäuse aufgenommen ist, wobei der Stecker ein Kontaktgehäuse, in welchem ein Kontaktanschlusselement über eine Kontaktsicherung befestigbar ist, aufweist, wobei die Kontaktsicherung ein das Kontaktanschlusselement an dem Kontaktgehäuse befestigendes Arretierelement aufweist, wobei das Arretierelement zwischen einer Freigabestellung und einer das Kontaktanschlusselement an dem Kontaktgehäuse sichernder Eingriffsstellung verdrehbar gelagert ist, wobei das Arretierelement als Wippe ausgebildet ist, wobei die Steckerverbinderanordnung dadurch gekennzeichnet ist, dass das Arretierelement einen Betätigungsarm und einen nahe einem seiner Enden angeordneten Eingriffsabschnitt aufweist, dass sich der Betätigungsarm axial über das Kontaktgehäuse hinausragend erstreckt und dass der Stecker durch eine Öffnung in das Verbindergehäuse eingefügt ist und dass das Verschwenken des Arretierelements mittels des Betätigungsarmes durch diese Öffnung erfolgt.The object is further achieved by a connector assembly with a plug according to claim 1, which is accommodated in a connector housing, wherein the Plug a contact housing, in which a contact terminal element via a contact fuse is fastened, wherein the contact securing a contact terminal element has on the contact housing fastened locking element, wherein the locking element between a release position and a contact terminal element is rotatably mounted on the contact housing securing engagement position, wherein the locking element is designed as a rocker, wherein the plug connector assembly characterized is that the locking element has an actuating arm and a near one of its End arranged engaging portion, that the actuating arm axially extends beyond the contact housing protruding and that the plug through an opening is inserted in the connector housing and that the pivoting of the locking element takes place by means of the actuating arm through this opening.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in der Zeichnung dargestellt und wird nachstehend erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Steckers mit Kontaktgehäuse, Kontaktanschlusselement und Arretierelement,
Fig. 2
drei zueinander geklappt dargestellte Ansichten eines erfindungsgemäßen Steckers in Freigabestellung,
Fig. 3
einen Längsschnitt durch einen erfindungsgemäßen Stecker in Eingriffsstellung mit eingeführtem Kontaktanschlusselement, längs der Schnittlinie III-III in Fig. 2 und
Fig. 4
einen Längsschnitt durch einen erfindungsgemäßen Stecker in Eingriffsstellung längs der Schnittlinie IV-IV in Fig. 2.
An embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the drawing and will be explained below. Show it:
Fig. 1
a perspective view of a plug according to the invention with contact housing, contact connection element and locking element,
Fig. 2
three views of a plug according to the invention shown in a release position,
Fig. 3
a longitudinal section through a plug according to the invention in the engaged position with inserted contact connection element, along the section line III-III in Fig. 2 and
Fig. 4
a longitudinal section through a plug according to the invention in the engaged position along the section line IV-IV in Fig. 2nd

In Fig. 1 ist ein erfindungsgemäßer Stecker 1 mit einem Kontaktgehäuse 2, einem Kontaktanschlusselement 3 und einem Arretierelement 4 dargestellt. Das Kontaktgehäuse 2 ist für einen zweipoligen Stecker vorgesehen, wobei durch jedes von zwei parallelen Löchern 5 jeweils ein Stift 6 eines Kontaktanschlusselements 3 hindurchführbar ist, auch wenn in Fig. 1 nur ein Kontaktanschlusselement 3 eingezeichnet ist.In Fig. 1 is an inventive connector 1 with a contact housing 2, a contact terminal element 3 and a locking element 4 shown. The contact housing 2 is intended for a two-pole plug, passing through each of two parallel holes 5 each a pin 6 of a contact terminal element 3 can be passed, also if in Fig. 1, only a contact terminal element 3 is located.

An den Stift 6 des Kontaktanschlusselements 3 schließt sich eine Einfassung 7 an, welche mit einer Rastnase 8 versehen ist. Rückseitig ist eine an die Einfassung 7 angeschlossene Leitung 9 angedeutet. To the pin 6 of the contact terminal element 3, a skirt 7 connects, which is provided with a latch 8. On the back is a connected to the enclosure 7 Line 9 indicated.

Das Kontaktgehäuse hat einen etwa T-förmigen Einschnitt 10, in welchen das Arretierelement 4 formschlüssig einsetzbar ist. Ferner sind über den Querschnitt des Kontaktgehäuses 2 umfangsseitig verteilt drei Längsnuten 11 vorgesehen, mit welchen das Kontaktgehäuse an komplementär ausgeformten Längsrippen 12 eines Steckverbindergehäuses 13 einführbar ist, welches in Fig. 2 dargestellt ist.The contact housing has an approximately T-shaped recess 10, in which the locking element 4 can be used positively. Further, over the cross section of the contact housing 2 circumferentially distributed three longitudinal grooves 11 provided with which the Contact housing on complementarily shaped longitudinal ribs 12 of a connector housing 13 is inserted, which is shown in Fig. 2.

Das Arretierelement 4 ist etwa T-förmig oder ankerförmig ausgebildet, wobei der T-Fuß einen Betätigungsarm 14 und der T-Balken einen etwa jochartig quer zu dem Fuß ausgebildeten Eingriffsabschnitt 15 bildet.The locking element 4 is approximately T-shaped or anchor-shaped, wherein the T-foot an actuating arm 14 and the T-bar an approximately yoke formed transversely to the foot Engagement portion 15 forms.

Die dem Kontaktgehäuse 2 zugewandte Unterseite des Betätigungsarms hat zwei in einem stumpfen Winkel zueinander angeordnete Unterflächen 16, welche an einer V-Kante 17 aneinandergrenzen.The contact housing 2 facing bottom of the actuating arm has two in one obtuse angles to each other arranged lower surfaces 16, which at a V-edge 17 contiguous.

An der Oberseite des Betätigungsarms 14 ist ein Absatz 18 vorgesehen, welcher in eingeführtem Zustand an einem in Fig. 4 dargestellten Absatz 19 des Steckverbindergehäuses 13 anliegt.At the top of the actuating arm 14, a shoulder 18 is provided, which is inserted in Condition at a shown in Fig. 4 paragraph 19 of the connector housing 13 is present.

Der Eingriffsabschnitt 15 hat an jedem seitlichen Arm an der Unterseite eine Ausformung 20, welche etwa dem oberen Umriss des zu hintergreifenden Kontaktanschlusselements 3 entspricht.The engagement portion 15 has on each side arm at the bottom of a molding 20, which about the upper contour of the engaging behind the contact terminal element 3 corresponds.

Seitlich an jedem Arm ist ein Loch 21 vorgesehen, welches in einer Eingriffsstellung mit einer seitlich an dem Kontaktgehäuse 2 vorgesehenen Durchgangsloch 22 fluchtet.Laterally on each arm, a hole 21 is provided, which in an engaged position with a laterally provided on the contact housing 2 through hole 22 is aligned.

An seinem einen Ende weist der Betätigungsarm 14 eine Abschrägung 23 zur Oberseite hin auf.At its one end, the actuating arm 14 has a bevel 23 to the top towards.

In Fig. 2 sind das Kontaktgehäuse 2 und das Arretierelement 4 zusammen in das Gehäuse 13 der Steckverbinderanordnung 24 eingesetzt dargestellt. Das Kontaktgehäuse hat einen etwa ovalen Querschnitt mit zwei rückseitigen Einführschächten 25, in welche je ein Kontaktanschlusselement 3 einführbar ist, welches in Fig. 2 aus Übersichtlichkeitsgründen weggelassen ist. In Fig. 2, the contact housing 2 and the locking element 4 together in the housing 13 of the connector assembly 24 shown used. The contact housing has an approximately oval cross section with two rear insertion shafts 25, in which each a contact terminal element 3 is inserted, which in Fig. 2 for clarity is omitted.

Bezüglich gleichen Bezugszeichen in Figur 2 wird auf die vorherige Beschreibung verwiesen.With respect to the same reference numerals in Figure 2, reference is made to the previous description.

Das Kontaktgehäuse 2 ist durch eine Öffnung 26 in das Steckverbindergehäuse 24 eingeschoben und liegt an dessen Endabsatz 27 stirnseitig an. Das Arretierelement 4 ist in den Einschnitt 10 eingesetzt und ragt mit einem Abschnitt des Betätigungsarms 14 über das der Öffnung 26 zugewandte Ende des Kontaktanschlusselements 3 hinaus.The contact housing 2 is inserted through an opening 26 in the connector housing 24 and is at the end paragraph 27 frontally. The locking element 4 is in inserted the recess 10 and projects with a portion of the actuating arm 14 via the opening 26 facing the end of the contact terminal element 3 addition.

Das Arretierelement 4 befindet sich in einer Freigabestellung, in welcher der Betätigungsarm 14 leicht schräg zur Längsachse 28 des Steckverbindergehäuses 24 angeordnet ist und der Eingriffsabschnitt 15 nach oben ausgelenkt ist, so dass er in dem dargestellten Längsquerschnitt etwa radial hinter die Öffnung des Einführschachtes 25 zurücktritt.The locking element 4 is in a release position, in which the actuating arm 14 arranged slightly obliquely to the longitudinal axis 28 of the connector housing 24 is and the engagement portion 15 is deflected upward, so that in the illustrated Longitudinal cross section recedes approximately radially behind the opening of the insertion chute 25.

An dem Eingriffsabschnitt 15 ist stirnseitig ein Rastvorsprung 29 vorgesehen, welcher in der dargestellten Freigabestellung ohne Eingriff mit einem anderen Bauteil ist.On the engaging portion 15, a locking projection 29 is provided on the front side, which in the illustrated release position is without engagement with another component.

In der Freigabestellung liegt das Arretierelement mit einer Anschlagfläche 13 des Eingriffsabschnitts 15 innen an einem durch die Wandung des Steckverbindergehäuses 13 gebildeten Anschlagabschnitt 31 an, so dass dadurch die Schwenkbewegung in Freigabestellung begrenzt ist.In the release position, the locking element is located with a stop surface 13 of the engagement portion 15 inside at one through the wall of the connector housing thirteenth formed stop portion 31, so that thereby the pivoting movement in the release position is limited.

In Fig. 3 ist ein vergrößerter Ausschnitt des Längsquerschnittes von Fig. 2 dargestellt. Das Kontaktanschlusselement 3 ist in das Kontaktgehäuse 2 eingesetzt dargestellt und von dem Arretierelement 4 hintergriffen.In Fig. 3 is an enlarged section of the longitudinal cross-section of Fig. 2 is shown. The contact connection element 3 is shown inserted into the contact housing 2 and behind engaged by the locking element 4.

Das Arretierelement 4 ist in Eingriffsstellung verschwenkt, d.h. in Richtung des Pfeils 32, im Uhrzeigersinn gegenüber der Freigabestellung.The locking element 4 is pivoted in the engaged position, i. in the direction of the arrow 32, clockwise against the release position.

Der Betätigungsarm 14 liegt mit einer Anschlagfläche 4 an einem Anschlagabschnitt 13 des Steckverbindergehäuses 13 an. Der Anschlagabschnitt 31 ist durch die innere Wandung des Steckverbindergehäuses 13 gebildet. The actuating arm 14 is located with a stop surface 4 at a stop portion 13th of the connector housing 13. The stopper portion 31 is through the inner Wall of the connector housing 13 is formed.

Der Eingriffsabschnitt 15 greift formschlüssig hinter die Einfassung 7 ein, so dass das Kontaktanschlusselement 3 verriegelt und axial nicht verschiebbar ist.The engagement portion 15 engages positively behind the enclosure 7, so that the Contact connection element 3 is locked and axially non-displaceable.

Der Rastvorsprung 29 hintergreift eine Kante 33 des Kontaktgehäuses 2, so dass der Betätigungsarm 14 gegen ein Rückverschwenken lösbar verriegelt ist.The latching projection 29 engages behind an edge 33 of the contact housing 2, so that the Actuating arm 14 is releasably locked against Rückverschwenken.

Schematisch ist ein Gegenstecker 34 mit strichliniertem Umfang in das Steckverbindergehäuse 13 etwa in stirnseitiger Anlage mit dem Kontaktgehäuse 2 dargestellt. Der Gegenstecker 34 hat eine Ausnehmung 35, etwa komplementär zu dem Betätigungsarm 14, der sich in die Ausnehmung 35 erstreckt. Der Betätigungsarm 14 liegt an der Wandung der Ausnehmung 35 derart an, dass er nicht entgegen der Pfeilrichtung 32 zur Freigaberichtung entgegen dem Uhrzeigersinn geschwenkt werden kann.Schematically, a mating connector 34 with a dashed circumference in the connector housing 13 shown in frontal contact with the contact housing 2. The mating connector 34 has a recess 35, approximately complementary to the actuating arm 14, which extends into the recess 35. The actuating arm 14 is located on the wall the recess 35 in such a way that it does not counter to the arrow 32 for Release direction can be pivoted counterclockwise.

In Fig. 4 ist die Drehlagerung des Arretierelements 4 dargestellt. Das als Wippe dienende Arretierelement ist etwa mittig auf einem im Querschnitt giebelartig ausgebildeten Auflagevorsprung 36 des Kontaktgehäuses 2 aufgelegt und um diesen Auflagevorsprung 36 im Sinne eines Drehpunkts drehbar gelagert. Mit einem Pfeil 37 ist die Drehrichtung zur Freigabestellung hin dargestellt.4, the pivot bearing of the locking element 4 is shown. The serving as a rocker Locking element is approximately centrally on a gable-like in cross-section Support projection 36 of the contact housing 2 is placed and around this support projection 36 rotatably mounted in the sense of a pivot point. With an arrow 37 is the direction of rotation to the release position out.

Wenn der Betätigungsarm mit der in Fig. 1 dargestellten V-Kante ausgebildet ist, so liegt vorzugsweise die V-Kante 17 direkt auf dem Auflagevorsprung 36 auf. In Fig. 4 ist als Abwandlung ein Betätigungsarm 14 mit einer durchgängig geradflächigen Unterseite dargestellt.If the actuating arm is formed with the V-edge shown in Fig. 1, so lies Preferably, the V-edge 17 directly on the support projection 36. In Fig. 4 is as Modification of an actuating arm 14 with a consistently geradflächigen bottom shown.

In der dargestellten Freigabestellung kann ein nicht dargestellter Verriegelungsstift seitlich durch die Löcher 21, 22 eingeführt sein, so dass das Arretierelement 4 nicht verdreht werden kann.In the illustrated release position, an unillustrated locking pin can laterally be inserted through the holes 21, 22, so that the locking element 4 is not twisted can be.

Im Folgenden wird die Wirkungs- und Funktionsweise des in der Zeichnung dargestellten erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert.In the following, the operation and operation of the illustrated in the drawing Embodiment of the invention explained in more detail.

Das Arretierelement wird formschlüssig in den Einschnitt 10 eingesetzt. Das Kontaktanschlusselement 3 wird mit einer Leitung 9 verbunden und rückseitig in das Steckverbindergehäuse 13 eingeführt, hindurchgezogen und in das Kontaktgehäuse 2 eingeführt bis die Rastnase 8 hinter den Absatz 38 einrastet. Bei dieser Operation ist das Arretierelement 4 um den Auflagevorsprung 36 in Freigabestellung verschwenkt, so dass sich der Umriss der Einfassung 7 ohne weiteres durch die Ausformung 20 führen lässt.The locking element is inserted in a form-fitting manner in the recess 10. The contact connection element 3 is connected to a line 9 and back into the connector housing Inserted 13, pulled and inserted into the contact housing 2 until the catch 8 engages behind the shoulder 38. In this operation, the locking element 4 pivoted about the support projection 36 in the release position, so that the Outline of the enclosure 7 can easily lead through the molding 20.

Danach wird das Arretierelement 4 in Eingriffsstellung verschwenkt, so dass es die Einfassung 7 formschlüssig hintergreift. In Eingriffsstellung ist das Arretierelement 4 über den Rastvorsprung 29 lösbar verriegelt.Thereafter, the locking member 4 is pivoted in the engaged position, so that it is the enclosure 7 positively engages behind. In the engaged position, the locking element 4 via the latching projection 29 releasably locked.

In dieser Stellung wird der zusammengefügte Stecker 1 in das Steckverbindergehäuse 13 eingeführt. Durch die Öffnung 26 ist der Betätigungsarm 14 bedienbar, so dass die Kontaktsicherung in dieser Stellung auch lösbar ist. Anschließend wird der Gegenstecker ebenfalls in die Öffnung 26 eingeschoben. Durch die etwa formschlüssige Aufnahme des Betätigungsarms 14 in die Ausnehmung 35 ist ein Lösen des Arretierelements 4 verhindert.In this position, the assembled plug 1 in the connector housing 13 introduced. Through the opening 26 of the actuating arm 14 is operated, so that the Contact security in this position is also solvable. Subsequently, the mating connector also inserted into the opening 26. By the approximately positive recording the actuating arm 14 in the recess 35 is a release of the locking element. 4 prevented.

Solange der Gegenstecker nicht in die Öffnung 26 eingeführt ist, kann man den Betätigungsarm mit Hilfe eines länglichen Gegenstandes über die Öffnung 26 hin betätigen. In Eingriffsstellung bildet die Abschrägung 23 gegenüber dem Steckerverbindergehäuse 13 eine taschenartige Ausnehmung, welche als Betätigungshilfe zum Verschwenken in Richtung Freigabestellung dient.As long as the mating connector is not inserted in the opening 26, you can the actuating arm with the help of an elongated object over the opening 26 out. In Engagement position forms the bevel 23 relative to the plug connector housing 13 a pocket-like recess, which serves as an actuating aid for pivoting in Direction for release serves.

Die Verriegelung über das Arretierelement 4 dient als zweite Kontaktsicherung, während die Verrastung über die Rastnase 8 als erste Kontaktsicherung dient.The lock on the locking element 4 serves as a second contact assurance, while the locking on the locking lug 8 serves as the first contact fuse.

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  1. A plug connector (1) for a connector assembly (24), having a contact housing (2), in which a contact terminal element (3) may be fastened via a contact securing means (4), the contact securing means (4) comprising an arresting element (4) fastening the contact terminal element (3) to the contact housing (2), the arresting element (4) being mounted so as to be rotatable between a release position and an engagement position securing the contact terminal element (3) to the contact housing (2), characterised in that the arresting element (4) takes the form of a separate rocker, whose pivot bearing takes the form of a supporting projection (36) of the contact housing (2).
  2. A plug connector according to claim 1, characterised in that the arresting element (4) engages interlockingly behind a step of the contact terminal element (3) in the engagement position.
  3. A plug connector according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterised in that the supporting projection (36) exhibits a gable-like cross-section.
  4. A plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the arresting element (4) comprises an actuating arm (14) and an engaging portion (15) arranged close to one of its ends.
  5. A plug connector according to claim 4, characterised in that the engaging portion (15) is constructed in the manner of a yoke across the actuating arm (14).
  6. A plug connector according to claim 4 or claim 5, characterised in that the actuating arm (14) extends approximately axially in the direction of the mating connector (35) to be contacted.
  7. A plug connector according to any one of claims 4 to 6, characterised in that the actuating arm (14) extends axially beyond the contact housing (2).
  8. A plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that an engaging portion (15) of the arresting element (4) comprises at least in parts a recessed structure (20) conformed approximately to the contour of the contact terminal element (3) in such a way that, in the release position, the contact terminal element (3) may be moved through the recessed structure (20) during insertion or detachment.
  9. A plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the arresting element (4) is fitted detachably to the contact housing (2).
  10. A plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the arresting element (4) may be inserted interlockingly into a recess (10) in the contact housing (2).
  11. A plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the arresting element (4) is locked in the engagement position.
  12. A plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the arresting element (4) is latched detachably to the contact housing (2) in the engagement position.
  13. A connector assembly (24) having a plug connector (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plug connector (1) is accommodated in a connector housing (13).
  14. A connector assembly according to claim 13, characterised in that the arresting element (4) rests in the engagement position with a limit stop (30) against an internal, pivot movement-defining stop portion (31) of the connector housing (13).
  15. A connector assembly according to claim 13 or claim 14, characterised in that a portion of the arresting element (4) extends in the engagement position into a recess (35) in the attached mating connector (34), which recess (35) prevents the arresting element (4) from pivoting.
  16. A connector assembly according to any one of claims 13 to 15, characterised in that, in the direction of axial introduction (28) into the housing (13), the arresting element (4) rests with a step (18) against a mating step (19) of the connector housing (13).
  17. A connector assembly according to any one of claims 13 to 16, characterised in that the plug connector (1) is introduced through an opening (26) into the connector housing (13) and the arresting element (4) may be actuated through this opening (26).
  18. A connector assembly (24) having a plug connector (1) according to claim 1, which is accommodated in a connector housing (13), the plug connector (1) comprising a contact housing (2), in which a contact terminal element (3) may be fastened via a contact securing means (4), the contact securing means (4) comprising an arresting element (4) fastening the contact terminal element (3) to the contact housing (2), the arresting element (4) being mounted so as to be rotatable between a release position and an engagement position securing the contact terminal element (3) to the contact housing (2), the arresting element taking the form of a rocker, characterised in that the arresting element (4) comprises an actuating arm (14) and an engaging portion (15) arranged close to one of its ends, in that the actuating arm (14) extends axially beyond the contact housing (2) and in that the plug connector (1) is inserted through an opening (26) into the connector housing (13) and in that pivoting of the arresting element (4) is effected through this opening (26) by means of the actuating arm (14).
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