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EP1686658B1
EP1686658B1 EP05023394A EP05023394A EP1686658B1 EP 1686658 B1 EP1686658 B1 EP 1686658B1 EP 05023394 A EP05023394 A EP 05023394A EP 05023394 A EP05023394 A EP 05023394A EP 1686658 B1 EP1686658 B1 EP 1686658B1
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/64Means for preventing incorrect coupling
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/502Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
    • H01R13/506Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/52Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
    • H01R13/5202Sealing means between parts of housing or between housing part and a wall, e.g. sealing rings
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/52Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
    • H01R13/5219Sealing means between coupling parts, e.g. interfacial seal
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/40Securing contact members in or to a base or case; Insulating of contact members
    • H01R13/42Securing in a demountable manner
    • H01R13/436Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece or operation
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/52Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
    • H01R13/5205Sealing means between cable and housing, e.g. grommet
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/52Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
    • H01R13/5213Covers
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/625Casing or ring with bayonet engagement

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  • the invention relates to a socket for an electrical connector, in particular for the electrical connection of motor vehicle trailers to a towing vehicle, with a socket housing and a contact carrier insert received therein, containing contacts.
  • the DE 32 48 154 C1 relates to an electrical connector with a built-in connector, a matching on the connector bayonet ring and a coupling.
  • lugs are arranged, which fit into axial slots of the bayonet ring.
  • the coupling 61 is inserted into the bayonet ring, wherein in the bayonet ring slots and on the coupling outwardly projecting lugs are arranged.
  • the DE 90 05 156 U1 shows an electrical Connector in which the two connector parts are joined together by means of a bayonet closure.
  • a socket for an electrical connector known, in which a contact carrier insert can be inserted.
  • the contact carrier insert has on its circumference two projecting guide cams, which engage in a corresponding groove in the socket housing.
  • EP 1 049 212 A1 is an electrical connector with a contact carrier insert and a bayonet lock for connecting the plug with a power outlet known.
  • projections are provided on the inside of the plug housing, which engage in grooves provided in the contact carrier insert, for which purpose the contact carrier insert is first introduced in the axial direction into the connector housing and then rotated about this axial direction.
  • a plug in which a contact pin carrier rotatably inserted into a contact pin carrier holder.
  • a rotatable bayonet ring is provided on the outside of the contact pin carrier holder.
  • the DE 101 08 967 A1 and the US 4,698,030 describe a contact insert with a relative to openings in the contact insert displaceable end plate having corresponding openings. By a displacement of the end plate, a fixation of contact pins in the openings of the contact insert is achieved.
  • the object of the invention is the elimination or at least reduction of the abovementioned disadvantages known from the prior art.
  • the bayonet guides and the associated bayonet cams can be distributed unevenly or asymmetrically over the circumference of the contact carrier insert or of the socket housing.
  • the contact carrier insert can only lock in a specific orientation with the socket housing.
  • This goal can also be achieved by making the bayonet guides and the associated bayonet cams of different widths and thicknesses so that only one particular type of bayonet cot fits for a particular type of bayonet guide.
  • the separately rotatable bayonet ring is preferably releasably latched in its initial and / or end position relative to the socket housing. This facilitates assembly even further.
  • the contact carrier insert can be provided by means of a base plate designed as a perforated plate for the passage of connecting wires, on which the contacts or the sealing elements for the receiving channels can be supported.
  • the bottom plate is rotatable or displaceable relative to the contact carrier insert.
  • the holes in the bottom plate are aligned with the inlet openings of the receiving channels. If the contacts and the sealing elements are inserted into the receiving channels with the base plate already preassembled, the base plate is slightly rotated relative to the contact carrier insert so that the contacts or the sealing elements can no longer emerge from the receiving channels but are supported.
  • the bottom plate opposite the contact carrier insert in at least one end position, preferably in the open position and in the closed position, e.g. be latched by means of latching hooks.
  • the bottom plate a handle for twisting or moving relative to the contact carrier insert and - when the bottom plate has reached its closed position - also for the rotation of the then entrained contact carrier insert against the socket housing.
  • the bottom plate protrudes with a tongue in a recess of the contact carrier insert and a section of one of the bayonet guides simulates such that locked in the open position of the bottom plate bayonet guide in question, in closing rotation or -schiebe too the bottom plate the bayonet guide in question is released, it is ensured that the contact carrier insert can only be mounted in the socket housing when the bottom plate is to secure the contacts in the locked rotational position.
  • a simplification and improvement of the sealing of the contact interior can be achieved by providing a preferably one-piece seal which is intended and suitable for sealing both against the contact carrier insert and against an inserted plug. In this way, only a single seal is required for the rear and front sealing of the contact carrier insert when plugged in, which can be easily mounted.
  • seal is designed as a circumferential on the inner wall of the socket housing ring seal.
  • the socket housing has a rib which runs around the inner wall and on which the seal is received.
  • the seal may be formed as a ring seal with U-shaped cross-section, which is mounted on the rib.
  • the receiving channels of the contact carrier insert can be connected on the connection side, e.g. be sealed by means of plug-like sealing elements, which at the same time support the support of the contacts to the rear.
  • the contacts in their receiving channels can be latched.
  • Figure 3 does not show a socket of the invention.
  • the 1 has a socket housing 2 for receiving a contact carrier insert 5 (see FIG. 2) in which contacts 4 (see FIG. 3) are received in accordance with the number of poles of the plug connection to be created.
  • the can body 2 is closed when not in use with a lid 3, which applies in its closed position against a seal 26 at the front edge of the socket housing 2 and can be opened against a closing spring 25.
  • a one-piece seal 6 in the form of a ring with a U-shaped cross-section is received on an internally circumferential rib 9, which is suitable for sealing both against the contact carrier insert 5 (see Fig. 2) and against an open lid 3 used (not shown plug) is determined and suitable.
  • the contact carrier insert 5 has a plug-side facing shoulder 8, which can rest against the bottom surface of the seal 6, while the plug, not shown, when plugged into and locking in the socket housing 2 with an end face to the male side surface of the seal. 6 comes to the plant.
  • the plug has on its inner wall surface at least one locking cam 27, which serves to guide a corresponding bayonet groove of the plug.
  • the contact carrier insert 5 (see Figures 2, 5 and 6a and 6b) has for the assembly over its circumference distributed bayonet guides 14 in which on the socket housing 2 inwardly projecting bayonet catches 15 engage.
  • the contact carrier insert 5 When inserting the contact carrier insert 5 into the socket housing 2, the contact carrier insert 5 thus engages with the shoulder 8 provided on it under contact pressure against the bottom-side surface of the seal 6.
  • the bayonet guides 14 and the associated bayonet cams 15 may be distributed unevenly or asymmetrically over the circumference of the contact carrier insert 5 and the can body 2, to set a coding. The same can take place in that the bayonet guides 14 and the associated bayonet cams 15 have different widths or thicknesses.
  • the bayonet guides 14 are provided on a relative to the remaining part of the contact carrier insert 5 separately rotatable bayonet ring 16 to facilitate assembly.
  • the receiving channels 10 provided for the contacts 4 of the contact carrier insert 5 are sealed on the connection side by means of plug-type sealing elements 11 against which the contacts 4 can be supported.
  • the contact carrier insert 5 is provided by means of a base plate 12 designed as a perforated plate for the passage of connecting wires 24.
  • the bottom plate 12 is rotatable or displaceable relative to the contact carrier insert 5, so that, as shown in FIG. 4, the holes 22 for the passage of the connecting wires 24 from an open position 22 (solid lines), in which the contacts 4, the sealing elements 11 and the connecting wires 24 can be passed, in a locking position (openings 22 ', dashed lines) can be transferred, in which the openings of the receiving channels 10 of the contacts 4 are at least partially closed rearwardly to support the sealing elements 11 and the contacts 4 backward.
  • the contacts 4 are latched in their receiving channels 10, for example by means of Rastbeinchen 19, in the receiving channels 10.
  • the bottom plate 12 is locked relative to the contact carrier insert 5 at least in an end position by means of latching hooks 21.
  • latching 5 stops 23 may be provided on the housing of the contact carrier insert, which also serve the optical orientation of the rotational position.
  • the bottom plate 12 also has at least one handle 13 for rotation relative to the contact carrier insert 5. If the bottom plate 12 is already locked to the contact carrier insert 5, so these handles 13 serve to rotate the contact carrier insert 5 relative to the socket housing 2 to produce the bayonet lock or to solve these again.
  • FIGS. 6a and 6b illustrate a particular type of base plate 12.
  • the bottom plate 12 protrudes with a tongue 17 into a recess 18 of the contact carrier insert 5 and forms a portion of one of the bayonet guides 14, such that in the offend rotational position of the bottom plate 12, the bayonet guide 14 in question locked in closed rotational position of the bottom plate 12 the relevant Bayonet guide is released.
  • the socket housing 2 may be integrally provided with a holder, which serves to attach the socket 1 to a mounting surface.

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Abstract

The socket includes a socket housing (2) accommodating a contact carrier provided with contacts to be joined to wires. For assembly, the contact carrier includes bayonet guides around its circumference, which engage with inwardly-facing bayonet pins (15) formed in the socket housing. The bayonet guides and corresponding pins are preferably distributed unevenly or asymmetrically around the circumference of the contact carrier.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Steckdose für eine elektrische Steckverbindung, insbesondere für den elektrischen Anschluss von Kraftfahrzeuganhängern an einem Zugfahrzeug, mit einem Dosengehäuse und einem darin aufgenommenen, Kontakte enthaltenden Kontaktträgereinsatz.The invention relates to a socket for an electrical connector, in particular for the electrical connection of motor vehicle trailers to a towing vehicle, with a socket housing and a contact carrier insert received therein, containing contacts.

Als Zubehörteil für die Automobilindustrie besteht ein hoher Bedarf an einfacher Montage und zuverlässiger Funktion. Dabei soll insbesondere die Dichtheit des Kontaktbereiches gewährleistet sein, um das Einbringen von Feuchtigkeit und Schmutz, insbesondere in Form von Spritzwasser, zu vermeiden.As an accessory for the automotive industry, there is a high demand for easy assembly and reliable function. In particular, the tightness of the contact area should be ensured in order to avoid the introduction of moisture and dirt, especially in the form of splashing water.

Aus der EP 0 834 960 A2 (Erich Jaeger ) ist bspw. eine Steckdose der eingangs genannten Art bekannt, wobei ein sogenannter Kontakteinsatz einen Kontaktträgereinsatz und einen diesen aufnehmenden, in dem Dosengehäuse einrastbaren oder mit diesem verbundenen Stützkörper, z.B. mit einer Abdichtung gegen das Dosengehäuse aufweist, und wobei der Kontaktträgereinsatz in den bereits in das Dosengehäuse eingerasteten oder mit diesem fest verbundenen Stützkörper einrastbar ist. Dosengehäuse und Kontaktträgereinsatz sind also miteinander verrastet. Derartige Verrastungseinrichtungen erfordern eine hohe Passgenauigkeit, um einen spielfreien Sitz der Teile gegeneinander zu erreichen und dabei insbesondere die erforderliche Dichtigkeit mit hinreichendem Anpressdruck zu erzielen.From the EP 0 834 960 A2 (Erich Jaeger A socket of the type mentioned above is known, for example, wherein a so-called contact insert a contact carrier insert and a receiving, engageable in the socket housing or connected thereto support body, for example with a seal against the socket housing, and wherein the contact carrier insert in the already in the can body latched or firmly connected to this support body can be latched. Can body and contact carrier insert are thus locked together. Such Verrastungseinrichtungen require a high accuracy of fit to achieve a backlash-free fit of the parts against each other and in particular to achieve the required tightness with sufficient contact pressure.

Die DE 32 48 154 C1 betrifft eine elektrische Steckverbindung mit einem Einbaustecker, einem auf den Einbaustecker passenden Bajonettring und einer Kupplung. Auf der Kupplung, die ĂĽber den Einbaustecker geschoben und von dem Bajonettring erfasst wird, sind Nasen angeordnet, die in axiale Schlitze des Bajonettrings passen. Dazu wird die Kupplung 61 in den Bajonettring eingefĂĽhrt, wobei in dem Bajonettring Schlitze und auf der Kupplung nach auĂźen vorstehenden Nasen angeordnet sind. Auch die DE 90 05 156 U1 zeigt einen elektrischen Steckverbinder, bei dem die beiden Steckerteile mittels eines Bajonettverschlusses zusammengefĂĽgt werden.The DE 32 48 154 C1 relates to an electrical connector with a built-in connector, a matching on the connector bayonet ring and a coupling. On the coupling, which is pushed over the socket connector and is detected by the bayonet ring, lugs are arranged, which fit into axial slots of the bayonet ring. For this purpose, the coupling 61 is inserted into the bayonet ring, wherein in the bayonet ring slots and on the coupling outwardly projecting lugs are arranged. Also the DE 90 05 156 U1 shows an electrical Connector in which the two connector parts are joined together by means of a bayonet closure.

Aus der US 2002/0151255 A1 ist eine Steckdose für eine elektrische Steckverbindung bekannt, in welche ein Kontaktträgereinsatz eingesteckt werden kann. Der Kontaktträgereinsatz weist an seinem Umfang zwei vorstehende Führungsnocken auf, die in eine entsprechende Nut in dem Steckdosengehäuse eingreifen.From the US 2002/0151255 A1 is a socket for an electrical connector known, in which a contact carrier insert can be inserted. The contact carrier insert has on its circumference two projecting guide cams, which engage in a corresponding groove in the socket housing.

Aus der EP 1 049 212 A1 ist ein elektrischer Stecker mit einem Kontaktträgereinsatz und einem Bajonettverschluss zur Verbindung des Steckers mit einer Steckdosen bekannt. Zum Einbringen des Kontaktträgereinsatzes in den Stecker sind auf der Innenseite des Steckergehäuses Vorsprünge vorgesehen, die in im Kontaktträgereinsatz vorgesehene Nuten eingreifen, wozu der Kontaktträgereinsatz zunächst in axialer Richtung in das Steckergehäuse eingeführt und anschließend um diese axiale Richtung verdreht wird.From the EP 1 049 212 A1 is an electrical connector with a contact carrier insert and a bayonet lock for connecting the plug with a power outlet known. For introducing the contact carrier insert into the plug, projections are provided on the inside of the plug housing, which engage in grooves provided in the contact carrier insert, for which purpose the contact carrier insert is first introduced in the axial direction into the connector housing and then rotated about this axial direction.

In der DE 94 08 661 ist ein Stecker beschrieben, bei dem ein Kontaktstiftträger drehfest in einen Kontaktstiftträgerhalter eingesteckt werden kann. Zur Verbindung dieses Steckers mit einer Steckdose ist auf der Außenseite des Kontaktstiftträgerhalters ein verdrehbarer Bajonettring vorgesehen.In the DE 94 08 661 a plug is described in which a contact pin carrier rotatably inserted into a contact pin carrier holder. To connect this plug with a socket, a rotatable bayonet ring is provided on the outside of the contact pin carrier holder.

Die DE 101 08 967 A1 und die US 4,698,030 beschreiben einen Kontakteinsatz mit einer gegenĂĽber Ă–ffnungen in dem Kontakteinsatz verschiebbaren Abschlussplatte, welche entsprechende Ă–ffnungen aufweist. Durch eine Verschiebung der Abschlussplatte wird eine Fixierung von Kontaktstiften in den Ă–ffnungen des Kontakteinsatzes erreicht.The DE 101 08 967 A1 and the US 4,698,030 describe a contact insert with a relative to openings in the contact insert displaceable end plate having corresponding openings. By a displacement of the end plate, a fixation of contact pins in the openings of the contact insert is achieved.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist die Beseitigung bzw. wenigstens Verringerung der oben genannten, aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Nachteile.The object of the invention is the elimination or at least reduction of the abovementioned disadvantages known from the prior art.

Die gestellte Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Bei einer Steckdose der eingangs genannten Art ist dabei insbesondere vorgesehen, dass der Kontaktträgereinsatz für die Montage über seinen Umfang verteilte Bajonettführungen aufweist, in welche an dem Dosengehäuse z.B. nach innen vorspringende Bajonettnocken eingreifen. Zur weiteren Erleichterung der Montage sind die Bajonettführungen an einem gegenüber dem übrigen Teil des Kontaktträgereinsatzes gesondert verdrehbaren Bajonettring vorgesehen. Kontaktträgereinsatz und Dosengehäuse werden also mittels Bajonettverriegelung miteinander verbunden, so dass eine zuverlässige und einfache Montage von Kontaktträgereinsatz und Dosengehäuse bei guter Abdichtung erfolgt.The stated object is achieved with the features of claim 1. In the case of a socket of the type mentioned in the introduction, provision is made in particular for the contact support insert to have bayonet guides distributed over its circumference for mounting, into which socket housing, e.g. engage inwardly projecting bayonet cams. To further facilitate assembly, the bayonet guides are provided on a relative to the remaining part of the contact carrier insert separately rotatable bayonet ring. Contact carrier insert and socket housing are thus connected to each other by means of bayonet locking, so that a reliable and easy installation of contact carrier insert and socket housing takes place with good sealing.

Zur Codierung können die Bajonettführungen und die zugehörigen Bajonettnocken ungleichmäßig bzw. unsymmetrisch über den Umfang des Kontaktträgereinsatzes bzw. des Dosengehäuses verteilt sein. So lässt sich der Kontaktträgereinsatz nur in einer bestimmten Orientierung mit dem Dosengehäuse verriegeln.For coding, the bayonet guides and the associated bayonet cams can be distributed unevenly or asymmetrically over the circumference of the contact carrier insert or of the socket housing. Thus, the contact carrier insert can only lock in a specific orientation with the socket housing.

Dieses Ziel kann auch dadurch erreicht werden, dass die Bajonettführungen und die zugehörigen Bajonettnocken unterschiedlich breit bzw. dick sind, so dass jeweils nur ein bestimmter Bajonettnockentyp zu einem bestimmten Bajonettführungstyp passt.This goal can also be achieved by making the bayonet guides and the associated bayonet cams of different widths and thicknesses so that only one particular type of bayonet cot fits for a particular type of bayonet guide.

Es wird weiterhin erfindungsgemäß vorgeschlagen, dass der gesondert verdrehbare Bajonettring vorzugsweise in seiner Anfangs- und/oder Endstellung gegenüber dem Dosengehäuse lösbar verrastet ist. Dies erleichtert die Montage noch weiter.It is further proposed according to the invention that the separately rotatable bayonet ring is preferably releasably latched in its initial and / or end position relative to the socket housing. This facilitates assembly even further.

In Weiterbildung des Erfindungsgedankens kann der Kontaktträgereinsatz mittels einer als Lochplatte für die Durchführung von Anschlussdrähten ausgebildeten Bodenplatte versehen sein, an welcher sich die Kontakte bzw. die Dichtelemente für die Aufnahmekanäle abstützen können.In a further development of the inventive idea, the contact carrier insert can be provided by means of a base plate designed as a perforated plate for the passage of connecting wires, on which the contacts or the sealing elements for the receiving channels can be supported.

Dies geschieht vorteilhafterweise dadurch, dass die Bodenplatte gegenüber dem Kontaktträgereinsatz verdrehbar oder verschiebbar ist. Bei der Montage fluchten zunächst die Löcher in der Bodenplatte mit den Eintrittsöffnungen der Aufnahmekanäle. Sind die Kontakte und die Dichtelemente bei bereits vormontierter Bodenplatte in die Aufnahmekanäle eingefügt, wird die Bodenplatte geringfügig gegenüber dem Kontaktträgereinsatz verdreht, so dass die Kontakte bzw. die Dichtelemente nicht mehr aus den Aufnahmekanälen austreten können, sondern abgestützt sind.This is advantageously done by the fact that the bottom plate is rotatable or displaceable relative to the contact carrier insert. During assembly, first the holes in the bottom plate are aligned with the inlet openings of the receiving channels. If the contacts and the sealing elements are inserted into the receiving channels with the base plate already preassembled, the base plate is slightly rotated relative to the contact carrier insert so that the contacts or the sealing elements can no longer emerge from the receiving channels but are supported.

Zur Sicherheit kann die Bodenplatte gegenüber dem Kontaktträgereinsatz in wenigstens einer Endstellung, vorzugsweise in der Öffnungsstellung und in der Verschlussstellung, z.B. mittels Rasthaken, verrastbar sein.For safety, the bottom plate opposite the contact carrier insert in at least one end position, preferably in the open position and in the closed position, e.g. be latched by means of latching hooks.

Es wird dabei vorgeschlagen, dass die Bodenplatte ein Griffstück für das Verdrehen oder Verschieben gegenüber dem Kontaktträgereinsatz und - wenn die Bodenplatte ihre Verschlussstellung erreicht hat - auch für das Verdrehen des dann mitgenommenen Kontaktträgereinsatzes gegenüber dem Dosengehäuse hat.It is proposed that the bottom plate a handle for twisting or moving relative to the contact carrier insert and - when the bottom plate has reached its closed position - also for the rotation of the then entrained contact carrier insert against the socket housing.

Wenn gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsart der Erfindung die Bodenplatte mit einer Zunge in eine Ausnehmung des Kontaktträgereinsatzes hineinragt und einen Abschnitt einer der Bajonettführungen nachbildet, derart, dass in Offenstellung der Bodenplatte die betreffende Bajonettführung gesperrt, in Verschlussdreh- bzw. -schiebestellung der Bodenplatte die betreffende Bajonettführung dagegen freigegeben ist, ist sichergestellt, dass der Kontaktträgereinsatz nur in das Dosengehäuse montiert werden kann, wenn sich die Bodenplatte zur Sicherung der Kontakte in der verriegelten Drehstellung befindet.If according to a further embodiment of the invention, the bottom plate protrudes with a tongue in a recess of the contact carrier insert and a section of one of the bayonet guides simulates such that locked in the open position of the bottom plate bayonet guide in question, in closing rotation or -schiebestellung the bottom plate the bayonet guide in question is released, it is ensured that the contact carrier insert can only be mounted in the socket housing when the bottom plate is to secure the contacts in the locked rotational position.

Eine Vereinfachung und Verbesserung der Abdichtung des Kontaktinnenraumes kann dadurch erzielt werden, dass eine vorzugsweise einstückige Dichtung, welche zur Abdichtung sowohl gegen den Kontaktträgereinsatz als auch gegen einen eingesteckten Stecker bestimmt und geeignet ist, vorgesehen ist. Auf diese Weise wird für die rückwärtige und vorderseitige Abdichtung des Kontaktträgereinsatzes bei eingestecktem Stecker nur eine einzige Dichtung benötigt, welche einfach montiert werden kann.A simplification and improvement of the sealing of the contact interior can be achieved by providing a preferably one-piece seal which is intended and suitable for sealing both against the contact carrier insert and against an inserted plug. In this way, only a single seal is required for the rear and front sealing of the contact carrier insert when plugged in, which can be easily mounted.

Dieses geschieht vorzugsweise dadurch, dass die Dichtung als an der Innenwand des Dosengehäuses umlaufende Ringdichtung ausgebildet ist.This is preferably done in that the seal is designed as a circumferential on the inner wall of the socket housing ring seal.

Hierbei kann die Dichtung gegen eine an dem Kontaktträgereinsatz vorgesehene Schulter als auch - nach eingestecktem Stecker - gegen eine stirnseitig vorgesehene Fläche des Steckers anliegen.In this case, the seal against a provided on the contact carrier insert shoulder as well - after inserted plug - abut against a frontally provided surface of the plug.

Konstruktiv einfach ist dies insbesondere dadurch zu verwirklichen, dass das Dosengehäuse eine an der Innenwand umlaufende Rippe aufweist, auf welcher die Dichtung aufgenommen ist. Die Dichtung kann dabei als Ringdichtung mit U-Profil-förmigem Querschnitt ausgebildet sein, welche auf die Rippe aufgezogen wird.This is particularly simple in terms of design in that the socket housing has a rib which runs around the inner wall and on which the seal is received. The seal may be formed as a ring seal with U-shaped cross-section, which is mounted on the rib.

Um zu vermeiden, dass im Bereich der Aufnahme Kanäle der Kontakte Feuchtigkeit oder Schmutz in den Kontaktträgereinsatz eintreten kann, können die Aufnahmekanäle des Kontaktträgereinsatzes anschlussseitig, z.B. mittels stopfenartiger Dichtelemente, abgedichtet sein, welche gleichzeitig die Abstützung der Kontakte nach hinten unterstützen.In order to prevent channels of the contacts from entering the contact carrier insert in the region of the receptacle, the receiving channels of the contact carrier insert can be connected on the connection side, e.g. be sealed by means of plug-like sealing elements, which at the same time support the support of the contacts to the rear.

Unabhängig von ihrer Abstützung können die Kontakte in ihren Aufnahmekanälen, z.B. mittels Rastbeinchen, einrastbar sein.Regardless of their support, the contacts in their receiving channels, for example by means of Rastbeinchen, can be latched.

Von Vorteil ist es ferner, wenn an ein Dosengehäuse einstückig ein Halter angeformt ist zur Befestigung an einer Montagefläche.It is also advantageous if integrally formed on a socket housing a holder for attachment to a mounting surface.

Weitere Ziele, Merkmale und Anwendungsmöglichkeiten der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung von Ausführungsbeispielen anhand der Zeichnung.Other objects, features and applications of the invention will become apparent from the following description of embodiments with reference to the drawings.

Die Figur 3 zeigt nicht eine Steckdose der Erfindung.Figure 3 does not show a socket of the invention.

Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine die Erfindung aufweisende Steckdose gemäß einer Ausführungsart in Seitenansicht, teilweise geschnitten, ohne Kontaktträgereinsatz,
Fig. 2
eine ähnliche Darstellung wie in Fig. 1 für eine andere Ausführungsart der Erfindung, mit eingesetztem Kontaktträgereinsatz,
Fig. 3
einen Schnitt durch einen Kontaktträgereinsatz,
Fig. 4
die Ansicht B von Fig. 3, also eine bodenseitige Ansicht des Kontaktträgereinsatzes,
Fig. 5
einen bei der Erfindung zu verwendenden Kontaktträgereinsatz in Seitenansicht,
Fig. 6a, b
einen Einsatz gemäß Fig. 5, teilweise geschnitten, bei unterschiedlicher Drehstellung der Bodenplatte.
Show it:
Fig. 1
a socket having the invention according to an embodiment in side view, partially cut, without contact carrier insert,
Fig. 2
a similar representation as in Fig. 1 for another embodiment of the invention, with inserted contact carrier insert,
Fig. 3
a section through a contact carrier insert,
Fig. 4
the view B of FIG. 3, ie a bottom view of the contact carrier insert,
Fig. 5
a contact carrier insert to be used in the invention in side view,
Fig. 6a, b
an insert according to FIG. 5, partially cut, at different rotational position of the bottom plate.

Die Steckdose 1 gemäß Fig. 1 hat ein Dosengehäuse 2 für die Aufnahme eines Kontaktträgereinsatzes 5 (vgl. Fig. 2), in welchem entsprechend der Polzahl der zu schaffenden Steckverbindung Kontakte 4 (vgl. Fig. 3) aufgenommen sind. Das Dosengehäuse 2 ist bei Nichtbenutzung mit einem Deckel 3 verschlossen, welcher sich in seiner Verschlusslage gegen eine Dichtung 26 am vorderen Rand des Dosengehäuses 2 anlegt und gegen eine Schließfeder 25 geöffnet werden kann.1 has a socket housing 2 for receiving a contact carrier insert 5 (see FIG. 2) in which contacts 4 (see FIG. 3) are received in accordance with the number of poles of the plug connection to be created. The can body 2 is closed when not in use with a lid 3, which applies in its closed position against a seal 26 at the front edge of the socket housing 2 and can be opened against a closing spring 25.

In dem Dosengehäuse 2 ist eine einstückige Dichtung 6 in Form eines Ringes mit U-förmigem Querschnitt auf einer innen umlaufenden Rippe 9 aufgenommen, welche für die Abdichtung sowohl gegen den Kontaktträgereinsatz 5 (vgl. Fig. 2) als auch gegen einen bei geöffnetem Deckel 3 eingesetzten (nicht dargestellten Stecker) bestimmt und geeignet ist. Zu diesem Zweck hat der Kontaktträgereinsatz 5 eine einsteckseitig weisende Schulter 8, welche sich an die bodenseitige Fläche der Dichtung 6 anlegen kann, während der nicht dargestellte Stecker beim Einstecken in das und Verriegeln in dem Dosengehäuse 2 mit einer Stirnfläche an die einsteckseitige Fläche der Dichtung 6 zur Anlage kommt. Zur Verriegelung des Steckers gegenüber dem Dosengehäuse 2 weist letzteres auf seiner Innenwandfläche wenigstens einen Verriegelungsnocken 27 auf, welcher der Führung einer entsprechenden Bajonettnut des Steckers dient. Bei vollständigem Einsetzen und Eindrehen des Steckers in das Dosengehäuse 2 wird somit seine Stirnfläche zuverlässig an die Dichtung 6 angepresst.In the socket housing 2, a one-piece seal 6 in the form of a ring with a U-shaped cross-section is received on an internally circumferential rib 9, which is suitable for sealing both against the contact carrier insert 5 (see Fig. 2) and against an open lid 3 used (not shown plug) is determined and suitable. For this purpose, the contact carrier insert 5 has a plug-side facing shoulder 8, which can rest against the bottom surface of the seal 6, while the plug, not shown, when plugged into and locking in the socket housing 2 with an end face to the male side surface of the seal. 6 comes to the plant. To lock the plug relative to the socket housing 2, the latter has on its inner wall surface at least one locking cam 27, which serves to guide a corresponding bayonet groove of the plug. Upon complete insertion and insertion of the plug into the socket housing 2, its end face is thus reliably pressed against the seal 6.

Der Kontaktträgereinsatz 5 (vgl. die Figuren 2, 5 sowie 6a und 6b) hat für die Montage über seinen Umfang verteilte Bajonettführungen 14, in welcher an dem Dosengehäuse 2 nach innen vorspringende Bajonettnocken 15 eingreifen. Beim Eindrehen des Kontaktträgereinsatzes 5 in das Dosengehäuse 2 legt sich damit der Kontaktträgereinsatz 5 mit der an ihm vorgesehenen Schulter 8 unter Anpressdruck an die bodenseitige Fläche der Dichtung 6 an. Die Bajonettführungen 14 und die dazugehörigen Bajonettnocken 15 können ungleichmäßig bzw. unsymmetrisch über den Umfang des Kontaktträgereinsatzes 5 bzw. des Dosengehäuses 2 verteilt sein, um eine Codierung festzulegen. Das gleiche kann dadurch erfolgen, dass die Bajonettführungen 14 und die zugehörigen Bajonettnocken 15 unterschiedlich breit bzw. dick sind.The contact carrier insert 5 (see Figures 2, 5 and 6a and 6b) has for the assembly over its circumference distributed bayonet guides 14 in which on the socket housing 2 inwardly projecting bayonet catches 15 engage. When inserting the contact carrier insert 5 into the socket housing 2, the contact carrier insert 5 thus engages with the shoulder 8 provided on it under contact pressure against the bottom-side surface of the seal 6. The bayonet guides 14 and the associated bayonet cams 15 may be distributed unevenly or asymmetrically over the circumference of the contact carrier insert 5 and the can body 2, to set a coding. The same can take place in that the bayonet guides 14 and the associated bayonet cams 15 have different widths or thicknesses.

Gemäß Fig. 5 sowie 6a und 6b sind die Bajonettführungen 14 an einem gegenüber dem übrigen Teil des Kontaktträgereinsatzes 5 gesondert verdrehbaren Bajonettring 16 vorgesehen, um die Montage zu erleichtern.According to Fig. 5 and 6a and 6b, the bayonet guides 14 are provided on a relative to the remaining part of the contact carrier insert 5 separately rotatable bayonet ring 16 to facilitate assembly.

Wie insbesondere aus Fig. 3 erkennbar, sind die für die Kontakte 4 vorgesehenen Aufnahmekanäle 10 des Kontaktträgereinsatzes 5 anschlussseitig mittels stopfenartiger Dichtelemente 11 abgedichtet, an welchen sich die Kontakte 4 abstützen können.As can be seen in particular from FIG. 3, the receiving channels 10 provided for the contacts 4 of the contact carrier insert 5 are sealed on the connection side by means of plug-type sealing elements 11 against which the contacts 4 can be supported.

Wie aus den Figuren 3, 4 sowie 6a und 6b ersichtlich, ist der Kontaktträgereinsatz 5 mittels einer als Lochplatte für die Durchführung von Anschlussdrähten 24 ausgebildete Bodenplatte 12 versehen. Die Bodenplatte 12 ist gegenüber dem Kontaktträgereinsatz 5 verdrehbar oder verschiebbar, so dass, wie aus Fig. 4 ersichtlich, die Löcher 22 für die Durchführung der Anschlussdrähte 24 aus einer Öffnungsstellung 22 (ausgezogene Linien), in welcher die Kontakte 4, die Dichtelemente 11 und die Anschlussdrähte 24 hindurchgeführt werden können, in einer Verriegelungsstellung (Öffnungen 22'; gestrichelte Linien) überführt werden können, in welcher die Öffnungen der Aufnahmekanäle 10 der Kontakte 4 rückwärtig wenigstens teilweise verschlossen sind, um die Dichtelemente 11 bzw. die Kontakte 4 rückwärtig abzustützen. Zusätzlich sind die Kontakte 4 in ihren Aufnahmekanälen 10, z.B. mittels Rastbeinchen 19, in den Aufnahmekanälen 10 verrastet.As can be seen from FIGS. 3, 4 and 6a and 6b, the contact carrier insert 5 is provided by means of a base plate 12 designed as a perforated plate for the passage of connecting wires 24. The bottom plate 12 is rotatable or displaceable relative to the contact carrier insert 5, so that, as shown in FIG. 4, the holes 22 for the passage of the connecting wires 24 from an open position 22 (solid lines), in which the contacts 4, the sealing elements 11 and the connecting wires 24 can be passed, in a locking position (openings 22 ', dashed lines) can be transferred, in which the openings of the receiving channels 10 of the contacts 4 are at least partially closed rearwardly to support the sealing elements 11 and the contacts 4 backward. In addition, the contacts 4 are latched in their receiving channels 10, for example by means of Rastbeinchen 19, in the receiving channels 10.

Die Bodenplatte 12 ist gegenüber dem Kontaktträgereinsatz 5 wenigstens in einer Endstellung mittels Rasthaken 21 verrastet. Für die Verrastung können an dem Gehäuse des Kontaktträgereinsatzes 5 Anschläge 23 vorgesehen sein, welche auch der optischen Orientierung der Drehstellung dienen.The bottom plate 12 is locked relative to the contact carrier insert 5 at least in an end position by means of latching hooks 21. For the latching 5 stops 23 may be provided on the housing of the contact carrier insert, which also serve the optical orientation of the rotational position.

Die Bodenplatte 12 hat ferner wenigstens ein Griffstück 13 für das Verdrehen gegenüber dem Kontaktträgereinsatz 5. Ist die Bodenplatte 12 bereits mit dem Kontaktträgereinsatz 5 verrastet, so dienen diese Griffstücke 13 auch dem Verdrehen des Kontaktträgereinsatzes 5 gegenüber dem Dosengehäuse 2, um die Bajonettverriegelung herzustellen bzw. diese wieder zu lösen.The bottom plate 12 also has at least one handle 13 for rotation relative to the contact carrier insert 5. If the bottom plate 12 is already locked to the contact carrier insert 5, so these handles 13 serve to rotate the contact carrier insert 5 relative to the socket housing 2 to produce the bayonet lock or to solve these again.

In den Figuren 6a und 6b ist eine besondere Art der Bodenplatte 12 veranschaulicht. In diesem Fall ragt die Bodenplatte 12 mit einer Zunge 17 in eine Ausnehmung 18 des Kontaktträgereinsatzes 5 hinein und bildet einen Abschnitt einer der Bajonettführungen 14 nach, derart, dass in Offendrehstellung der Bodenplatte 12 die betreffende Bajonettführung 14 gesperrt, in Verschlussdrehstellung der Bodenplatte 12 die betreffende Bajonettführung dagegen freigegeben ist.FIGS. 6a and 6b illustrate a particular type of base plate 12. In this case, the bottom plate 12 protrudes with a tongue 17 into a recess 18 of the contact carrier insert 5 and forms a portion of one of the bayonet guides 14, such that in the offend rotational position of the bottom plate 12, the bayonet guide 14 in question locked in closed rotational position of the bottom plate 12 the relevant Bayonet guide is released.

In Fig. 2 ist veranschaulicht, dass das Dosengehäuse 2 einstückig mit einem Halter versehen sein kann, welcher der Befestigung der Steckdose 1 an einer Montagefläche dient.In Fig. 2 it is illustrated that the socket housing 2 may be integrally provided with a holder, which serves to attach the socket 1 to a mounting surface.

Bezugszeichenliste:LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

11
Steckdosesocket
22
Dosengehäusesocket housing
33
Deckelcover
44
Kontaktecontacts
55
KontaktträgereinsatzContact carrier insert
66
Dichtungpoetry
77
Innenwandinner wall
88th
Schultershoulder
99
Ripperib
1010
Aufnahmekanälerecording channels
1111
Dichtelementesealing elements
1212
Bodenplattebaseplate
1313
GriffstĂĽckgrip
1414
BajonettfĂĽhrungenbayonet guides
1515
Bajonettnockenbayonet cams
1616
Bajonettringbayonet ring
1717
Zungetongue
1818
Ausnehmungrecess
1919
RastbeinchenRastbeinchen
2020
Halterholder
2121
Rasthakenlatch hook
22, 22'22, 22 '
Löcherholes
2323
Anschlagattack
2424
Anschlussdrähteleads
2525
SchlieĂźfederclosing spring
2626
Ringdichtung fĂĽr Deckel 3Ring seal for cover 3
2727
Verriegelungsnockenlocking cam

Claims (16)

  1. A socket for an electric plug-in connection, in particular for the electric connection of vehicle trailers to a towing vehicle, said socket comprising a socket housing (2) and a contact carrier insert (5) containing contacts (4) to be provided with electric connecting wires (24), said contact carrier insert (5) being accommodated in the socket housing (2) and secured to said socket housing (2), characterized in that, for fitting to the socket housing (2), the contact carrier insert (5) has bayonet guides (14) distributed over its circumference, and bayonet lugs (15) projecting from the socket housing (2) engage in said bayonet guides (14), and in that the bayonet guides (14) are provided on a bayonet ring (16) which can be rotated independently of the rest of the contact carrier insert (5).
  2. A socket according to Claim 1, characterized in that the bayonet guides (14) and associated bayonet lugs (15) are distributed unevenly or asymmetrically over the circumference of the contact carrier insert (5) and socket housing (2) respectively.
  3. A socket according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the bayonet guides (14) and associated bayonet lugs (15) have different widths or thicknesses.
  4. A socket according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bayonet ring (16) is detachably secured in its initial and/or final rotational position relative to the socket housing (2).
  5. A socket according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the contact carrier insert (5) is provided by means of a base plate (12) taking the form of a perforated plate for passage of the connecting wires (24).
  6. A socket according to Claim 5, characterized in that the base plate (12) can be rotated (about the axis of the socket housing (2)) or displaced relative to the contact carrier insert (5).
  7. A socket according to Claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the base plate (12) can be secured relative to its contact carrier insert (5) in at least one final rotational position or final displaced position, for example by means of snap-in hooks (21).
  8. A socket according to one of Claims 5 to 7, characterized in that the base plate (12) has a gripping element (13) for rotation or displacement relative to the contact carrier insert (5).
  9. A socket according to one of Claims 5 to 8, characterized in that a tongue (17) of the base plate (12) projects into a recess (18) in the contact carrier insert (5) and replicates a portion of one of the bayonet guides (14) in such a way that in the open rotational position of the base plate (12) the related bayonet guide (14) is blocked, but in the closed rotational position of the base plate (12) on the other hand the related bayonet guide (14) is clear.
  10. A socket according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a preferably one-piece seal (6) which is accommodated in the socket housing (2) and which is suitably designed for sealing the contact carrier insert (5) as well as an inserted plug.
  11. A socket according to Claim 10, characterized in that the seal (6) takes the form of a circumferential seal disposed on the inner wall (7) of the socket housing (2).
  12. A socket according to Claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the seal (6) rests against a shoulder (8) provided on the contact carrier insert (5) as well as - after the plug has been inserted - against a surface of the plug provided on its end face.
  13. A socket according to one of Claims 10 to 12, characterized in that the socket housing (2) has a circumferential rib (9), disposed on the inner wall (7), on which the seal (6) is seated.
  14. A socket according to one of Claims 10 to 13, characterized in that the receiving channels (10) provided in the contact carrier insert (5) for the contacts (4) are sealed on the connection side, for example by means of stopper-like sealing elements (11).
  15. A socket according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the contacts (4) engage in their receiving channels (10), for example by means of small snap-in legs (19).
  16. A socket according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a holder (20) is formed in one piece on the socket housing (2).
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