EP1233481A1 - Multiple receptacle - Google Patents

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EP1233481A1
EP1233481A1 EP02290358A EP02290358A EP1233481A1 EP 1233481 A1 EP1233481 A1 EP 1233481A1 EP 02290358 A EP02290358 A EP 02290358A EP 02290358 A EP02290358 A EP 02290358A EP 1233481 A1 EP1233481 A1 EP 1233481A1
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Frankie Gérald Jean-Marie Alson
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    • 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
    • H01R13/72—Means for accommodating flexible lead within the holder
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    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R25/00—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
    • H01R25/003—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits the coupling part being secured only to wires or cables

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  • the present invention relates to a multi-socket connector presenting a main unit comprising several electrical outlets in line, as well as an electrical connection cable for said sockets.
  • Such a connector is for example known from the European Patent EP 0 668 637 which describes an assembly which is packaged and which has attached closure elements at its ends which allow the connection cable to be wound up overhang side of the case.
  • the cable is wound and its male plug is engaged in one of the female sockets, which is located one end of the connector.
  • the presentation is not not aesthetic and moreover the male plug extends beyond the thickness of the housing, this which constitutes a space constraint which affects the chain logistics.
  • the present invention aims to improve the presentation of a multi-socket connector on a display.
  • the multi-socket connector according to the invention is characterized in that the main housing is housed in an external housing having a cable winding path.
  • the cable is less visible and the presentation is more aesthetic.
  • the external box can include a housing open allowing an introduction of the main housing by sliding.
  • the external housing can thus be comprised of a profile and two shells end of which at least one may have part of the way winding.
  • An end shell can be partially split to allow the passage of the cable coming out of the main housing.
  • path cable winding is continuous around the entire periphery of the external housing.
  • the external housing has a groove to immobilize the electrical plug of the cable connection.
  • This groove is advantageously arranged at one end longitudinal of the outer casing, and it can in particular be provided in an end shell.
  • the multi-socket connector shown in Figures 1a and 1b has a main unit 1 comprising a switch 14 and sockets 11 having female contacts 11, as well as a connection cable which ends with a male plug 16 having terminals 17.
  • This housing main 1 can be a very classic multi-socket connector such as commercially available.
  • this main unit 1 is incorporated in an external box which allows to establish a guide path for cable 15.
  • the external housing consists of a central part 20, by example a profile, which has an open housing 21 extending longitudinally, and two end shells 30 and 40 integral by all medium to the central part 20.
  • the shells 30 and 40 have portions 36 and 46 of cable winding path 15 arranged in extension of the housing 21 to preferably provide continuity over the entire periphery of the external casing.
  • a neck region 18 of the socket 16 is maintained by a housing 39 so that the socket 16 is held in place in the continuity of the connector length, which facilitates its handling in the logistics chain and improves the aesthetics of the presentation.
  • the central part 20 is constituted by a profile which has a bottom 28, raised in its central part 27, and two concave side blanks 26 which define a housing 25 which is a open housing to allow free access to sockets 11.
  • This open housing 25 allows to insert the main box 1 by sliding.
  • the blanks 26 have, in particular at their upper and lower ends, two concave regions 22 and 23 which, in the example shown, form a semicircle interrupted to leave an interval 29 allowing access of the cable to inside the open housing 21, allowing more than one winding turn cable without loss of space and without the cable being visible.
  • the cable 15 is housed in the housing 39 which is advantageously in the axis of the interval 29 between the regions 22 and 23.
  • This housing 39 formed in the half-shell 30 is shown in Figures 3a and 3b. It allows a snap of the neck region 18 of the socket 16, thanks to the presence of the upper and lower spouts 38.
  • the cable guide path 15, referenced 36 is limited by top and bottom by the edges 34 'and 35' of the upper 34 and lower regions 35 of the shell 30, around a contour formed by two arcs of a circle 32 bridged by a straight part 31.
  • the lower part 35 has a region base 37 optionally provided with a cross hooking groove.
  • the lower region 45 has a base 47 provided with a cross hook 49.
  • Guide path 46 is distinguished from path 36 by the presence of a groove 51 which separates the upper 44 and lower regions 45 and which extends to a region 50, located in the axis of the connector and which allows the output (at 52 see Figures la and 1b) of the cable 15 of the housing main 1.

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Abstract

The multiple plug connector has a principal container (1) with electrical plugs (11) in line. The principal container is held in an external container (22) with an outer track for cable winding.

Description

La présente invention a pour objet un connecteur multiprises présentant un boítier principal comportant plusieurs prises électriques en ligne, ainsi qu'un câble de raccordement électrique pour lesdites prises.The present invention relates to a multi-socket connector presenting a main unit comprising several electrical outlets in line, as well as an electrical connection cable for said sockets.

Un tel connecteur est par exemple connu du Brevet Européen EP 0 668 637 qui décrit un assemblage qui est mis sous boítier et qui présente à ses extrémités des éléments de fermeture rapportés qui permettent de réaliser un enroulement du câble de raccordement en débord latéral du boítier.Such a connector is for example known from the European Patent EP 0 668 637 which describes an assembly which is packaged and which has attached closure elements at its ends which allow the connection cable to be wound up overhang side of the case.

Pour la présentation en vue de la vente, le câble est enroulé et sa prise mâle est engagée dans une des prises femelles, qui est située à une extrémité du connecteur.For the presentation for sale, the cable is wound and its male plug is engaged in one of the female sockets, which is located one end of the connector.

Si ceci permet de limiter l'encombrement, la présentation n'est pas esthétique et de plus la prise mâle déborde de l'épaisseur du boítier, ce qui constitue une contrainte d'encombrement qui se répercute sur la chaíne logistique.If this makes it possible to limit the congestion, the presentation is not not aesthetic and moreover the male plug extends beyond the thickness of the housing, this which constitutes a space constraint which affects the chain logistics.

La présente invention vise à améliorer la présentation d'un connecteur multiprises sur un présentoir.The present invention aims to improve the presentation of a multi-socket connector on a display.

A cet effet, le connecteur multiprises selon l'invention est caractérisé en ce que le boítier principal est logé dans un boítier externe comportant un chemin d'enroulement du câble.To this end, the multi-socket connector according to the invention is characterized in that the main housing is housed in an external housing having a cable winding path.

De la sorte, lorsque le connecteur multiprises est déposé dans un présentoir, le câble est moins visible et la présentation est plus esthétique.In this way, when the multi-socket connector is deposited in a display, the cable is less visible and the presentation is more aesthetic.

Ce concept permet également de mettre en oeuvre des modes de réalisation avantageux.This concept also makes it possible to implement modes advantageous realization.

C'est ainsi que le boítier externe peut comporter un logement ouvert permettant une introduction du boítier principal par coulissement. Le boítier externe peut être ainsi compris d'un profilé et de deux coquilles d'extrémité dont au moins une peut présenter une partie de chemin d'enroulement.This is how the external box can include a housing open allowing an introduction of the main housing by sliding. The external housing can thus be comprised of a profile and two shells end of which at least one may have part of the way winding.

Une coquille d'extrémité peut être partiellement fendue pour permettre le passage du câble qui sort du boítier principal.An end shell can be partially split to allow the passage of the cable coming out of the main housing.

Il est particulièrement avantageux que le chemin d'enroulement de câble soit continu sur tout le pourtour du boítier externe. It is particularly advantageous that the path cable winding is continuous around the entire periphery of the external housing.

Selon un mode de réalisation préféré, le boítier externe présente une rainure pour immobiliser la prise électrique du câble de raccordement.According to a preferred embodiment, the external housing has a groove to immobilize the electrical plug of the cable connection.

Cette rainure est avantageusement disposée à une extrémité longitudinale du boítier externe, et elle peut être en particulier ménagée dans une coquille d'extrémité.This groove is advantageously arranged at one end longitudinal of the outer casing, and it can in particular be provided in an end shell.

L'invention sera explicitée par la description qui va suivre donnée à titre d'exemple non limitatif, en liaison avec les dessins dans lesquels :

  • les figures 1a et 1b représentent respectivement en vue latérale et en vue de dessus, un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 est une coupe transversale de la partie centrale du boítier externe selon la figure 1 ;
  • les figures 3a et 3b représentent en coupe partielle et en vue de bout une des coquilles d'extrémité de connecteur de la figure 1 ; et
  • les figures 4a et 4b représentent en vue de bout et en vue de dessous l'autre coquille d'extrémité du connecteur de la figure 1.
The invention will be explained by the following description given by way of nonlimiting example, in conjunction with the drawings in which:
  • Figures 1a and 1b show respectively in side view and in top view, a preferred embodiment of the invention;
  • Figure 2 is a cross section of the central part of the outer housing according to Figure 1;
  • Figures 3a and 3b show in partial section and in end view one of the connector end shells of Figure 1; and
  • FIGS. 4a and 4b represent an end view and a bottom view of the other end shell of the connector of FIG. 1.

Le connecteur multiprises représenté aux figures 1a et 1b présente un boítier principal 1 comportant un interrupteur 14 et des prises 11 présentant des contacts femelles 11, ainsi qu'un câble de raccordement qui se termine par une prise mâle 16 présentant des bornes 17. Ce boítier principal 1 peut être un connecteur multiprises tout à fait classique tel qu'on en trouve dans le commerce.The multi-socket connector shown in Figures 1a and 1b has a main unit 1 comprising a switch 14 and sockets 11 having female contacts 11, as well as a connection cable which ends with a male plug 16 having terminals 17. This housing main 1 can be a very classic multi-socket connector such as commercially available.

Selon le concept de l'invention, ce boítier principal 1 est incorporé à un boítier externe qui permet d'établir un chemin de guidage pour le câble 15.According to the concept of the invention, this main unit 1 is incorporated in an external box which allows to establish a guide path for cable 15.

Le boítier externe se compose d'une partie centrale 20, par exemple un profilé, qui présente un logement ouvert 21 s'étendant longitudinalement, et de deux coquilles d'extrémité 30 et 40 solidaires par tout moyen à la partie centrale 20. Les coquilles 30 et 40 présentent des portions 36 et 46 de chemin d'enroulement des câbles 15 disposées en prolongement du logement 21 pour assurer préférentiellement une continuité sur tout le pourtour du boítier externe.The external housing consists of a central part 20, by example a profile, which has an open housing 21 extending longitudinally, and two end shells 30 and 40 integral by all medium to the central part 20. The shells 30 and 40 have portions 36 and 46 of cable winding path 15 arranged in extension of the housing 21 to preferably provide continuity over the entire periphery of the external casing.

Une région de col 18 de la prise 16 est maintenue par un logement 39 de sorte que la prise 16 est maintenue en place dans la continuité de la longueur du connecteur, ce qui facilite sa manipulation dans la chaíne logistique et améliore l'esthétique de la présentation.A neck region 18 of the socket 16 is maintained by a housing 39 so that the socket 16 is held in place in the continuity of the connector length, which facilitates its handling in the logistics chain and improves the aesthetics of the presentation.

En référence à la figure 2, la partie centrale 20 est constituée par un profilé qui présente un fond 28, surélevé dans sa partie centrale 27, et deux flans latéraux concaves 26 qui définissent un logement 25 qui est un logement ouvert pour laisser libre accès aux prises 11. Ce logement ouvert 25 permet d'insérer le boítier principal 1 par coulissement. Les flans 26 présentent, en particulier à leurs extrémités supérieure et inférieure, deux régions concaves 22 et 23 qui, dans l'exemple représenté, forment un demi-cercle interrompu pour laisser un intervalle 29 permettant un accès du câble à l'intérieur du logement ouvert 21, ce qui permet plus d'un tour d'enroulement de câble sans perte de place et sans que le câble soit visible. Au dernier tour d'enroulement, le câble 15 vient se loger dans le logement 39 qui est avantageusement dans l'axe de l'intervalle 29 entre les régions 22 et 23.Referring to Figure 2, the central part 20 is constituted by a profile which has a bottom 28, raised in its central part 27, and two concave side blanks 26 which define a housing 25 which is a open housing to allow free access to sockets 11. This open housing 25 allows to insert the main box 1 by sliding. The blanks 26 have, in particular at their upper and lower ends, two concave regions 22 and 23 which, in the example shown, form a semicircle interrupted to leave an interval 29 allowing access of the cable to inside the open housing 21, allowing more than one winding turn cable without loss of space and without the cable being visible. In the last round winding, the cable 15 is housed in the housing 39 which is advantageously in the axis of the interval 29 between the regions 22 and 23.

Ce logement 39, ménagé dans le demi-coquille 30 est représenté aux figures 3a et 3b. Il permet un encliquetage de la région de col 18 de la prise 16, grâce à la présence des becs supérieur et inférieur 38.This housing 39, formed in the half-shell 30 is shown in Figures 3a and 3b. It allows a snap of the neck region 18 of the socket 16, thanks to the presence of the upper and lower spouts 38.

Le chemin de guidage du câble 15, référencé 36, est limité en haut et en bas par les bords 34' et 35' des régions supérieure 34 et inférieure 35 de la coquille 30, autour d'un contour formé de deux arcs de cercle 32 pontées par une partie droite 31. La partie inférieure 35 présente une région de socle 37 pourvue éventuellement d'une rainure d'accrochage en croix.The cable guide path 15, referenced 36, is limited by top and bottom by the edges 34 'and 35' of the upper 34 and lower regions 35 of the shell 30, around a contour formed by two arcs of a circle 32 bridged by a straight part 31. The lower part 35 has a region base 37 optionally provided with a cross hooking groove.

Aux figures 4a et 4b on voit que l'autre coquille d'extrémité 40 présente également un chemin de guidage 46 limité par les bords 44' et 45' des régions supérieures 44 et 45.In Figures 4a and 4b we see that the other end shell 40 also has a guide path 46 limited by the edges 44 'and 45' upper regions 44 and 45.

La région inférieure 45 présente un socle 47 pourvu d'une rainure d'accrochage en croix 49.The lower region 45 has a base 47 provided with a cross hook 49.

Le chemin de guidage 46 se distingue du chemin 36 par la présence d'une saignée 51 qui sépare les régions supérieure 44 et inférieure 45 et qui se prolonge jusqu'à une région 50, située dans l'axe du connecteur et qui permet la sortie (en 52 voir figures la et 1b) du câble 15 du boítier principal 1.Guide path 46 is distinguished from path 36 by the presence of a groove 51 which separates the upper 44 and lower regions 45 and which extends to a region 50, located in the axis of the connector and which allows the output (at 52 see Figures la and 1b) of the cable 15 of the housing main 1.

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Connecteur multiprises présentant un boítier principal comportant plusieurs prises électriques en ligne dans une direction longitudinale, ainsi qu'un câble de raccordement électrique pour lesdites prises, caractérisé en ce que ledit boítier principal est logé dans un boítier externe comportant sur son pourtour externe un chemin d'enroulement du câble.Multi-socket connector having a main housing comprising several electrical sockets in line in a longitudinal direction, as well as an electrical connection cable for said sockets, characterized in that said main housing is housed in an external housing having on its external periphery a path cable winding. Connecteur multiprises selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le boítier externe présente un logement ouvert permettant une introduction du boítier principal par coulissement dans ladite direction longitudinale.Multi-socket connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the external housing has an open housing allowing the main housing to be introduced by sliding in said longitudinal direction. Connecteur multiprises selon une des revendications 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que le boítier externe présente au moins une coquille d'extrémité.Multi-socket connector according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the external housing has at least one end shell. Connecteur multiprises selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que le boítier externe présente un profilé et deux coquilles d'extrémité.Multi-socket connector according to claim 3, characterized in that the external housing has a profile and two end shells. Connecteur multiprises selon une des revendications 3 ou 4, caractérisé en ce qu'une coquille d'extrémité est partiellement fendue pour permettre le passage du câble qui sort du boítier principal.Multi-socket connector according to one of claims 3 or 4, characterized in that an end shell is partially split to allow the passage of the cable which leaves the main housing. Connecteur multiprises selon une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le chemin d'enroulement du câble est continu sur tout le pourtour du boítier externe.Multi-socket connector according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cable winding path is continuous around the entire periphery of the external housing. Connecteur multiprises selon une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le boítier externe présente une rainure pour immobiliser une prise électrique du câble du raccordement.Multi-socket connector according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the external housing has a groove for immobilizing an electrical outlet of the connection cable. Connecteur selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que ladite rainure est disposée à une extrémité longitudinale du boítier externe.Connector according to claim 7, characterized in that said groove is arranged at a longitudinal end of the external housing. Connecteur selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que ladite rainure est ménagée dans une coquille d'extrémité.Connector according to claim 8, characterized in that said groove is formed in an end shell.
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WO2003088427A1 (en) * 2002-04-18 2003-10-23 Power Bridge (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. Extension socket device with a cord storage and dispensing system
EP1657792A2 (en) * 2004-11-15 2006-05-17 Heinrich Kopp GmbH Socket assembly
AT14807U2 (en) * 2016-02-17 2016-06-15 P Zernig Unternehmensberatung E U connection system
AT518295A1 (en) * 2016-02-17 2017-09-15 P Zernig Unternehmensberatung E U connection system

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DE8410482U1 (en) * 1984-04-04 1984-08-16 Popp + Co Gmbh, 8582 Bad Berneck Multiple table socket
EP0802585A1 (en) * 1996-04-17 1997-10-22 Legrand Cover for the housing of an electrical device, and in particular its use for multi-socket outlets

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DE8410482U1 (en) * 1984-04-04 1984-08-16 Popp + Co Gmbh, 8582 Bad Berneck Multiple table socket
EP0802585A1 (en) * 1996-04-17 1997-10-22 Legrand Cover for the housing of an electrical device, and in particular its use for multi-socket outlets

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WO2003088427A1 (en) * 2002-04-18 2003-10-23 Power Bridge (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. Extension socket device with a cord storage and dispensing system
EP1657792A2 (en) * 2004-11-15 2006-05-17 Heinrich Kopp GmbH Socket assembly
EP1657792A3 (en) * 2004-11-15 2006-11-08 Heinrich Kopp GmbH Socket assembly
AT14807U2 (en) * 2016-02-17 2016-06-15 P Zernig Unternehmensberatung E U connection system
AT518295A1 (en) * 2016-02-17 2017-09-15 P Zernig Unternehmensberatung E U connection system

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