EP1830376B1 - Device for current distribution - Google Patents

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EP1830376B1
EP1830376B1 EP20070004203 EP07004203A EP1830376B1 EP 1830376 B1 EP1830376 B1 EP 1830376B1 EP 20070004203 EP20070004203 EP 20070004203 EP 07004203 A EP07004203 A EP 07004203A EP 1830376 B1 EP1830376 B1 EP 1830376B1
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Stephan Kriegesmann
Michael Beck
Hermann Bommersheim
Volker Helbig
Alfred Sadrinna
Gregor Storsberg
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H85/00—Protective devices in which the current flows through a part of fusible material and this current is interrupted by displacement of the fusible material when this current becomes excessive
    • H01H85/02—Details
    • H01H85/04—Fuses, i.e. expendable parts of the protective device, e.g. cartridges
    • H01H85/041—Fuses, i.e. expendable parts of the protective device, e.g. cartridges characterised by the type
    • H01H85/044—General constructions or structure of low voltage fuses, i.e. below 1000 V, or of fuses where the applicable voltage is not specified
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H85/00—Protective devices in which the current flows through a part of fusible material and this current is interrupted by displacement of the fusible material when this current becomes excessive
    • H01H85/02—Details
    • H01H85/04—Fuses, i.e. expendable parts of the protective device, e.g. cartridges
    • H01H85/041—Fuses, i.e. expendable parts of the protective device, e.g. cartridges characterised by the type
    • H01H85/0411—Miniature fuses
    • H01H2085/0412—Miniature fuses specially adapted for being mounted on a printed circuit board
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H85/00—Protective devices in which the current flows through a part of fusible material and this current is interrupted by displacement of the fusible material when this current becomes excessive
    • H01H85/02—Details
    • H01H85/04—Fuses, i.e. expendable parts of the protective device, e.g. cartridges
    • H01H85/05—Component parts thereof
    • H01H85/055—Fusible members
    • H01H2085/0555—Input terminal connected to a plurality of output terminals, e.g. multielectrode

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  • the invention relates to a device for power distribution with a feed line which is connected via a multi-fuses multiple fuse with multiple output contacts, wherein a printed circuit board is provided, on one side of the feed line is arranged, which is connected via a contact element with the multiple fuse and wherein the output contacts are arranged on the opposite side of the feed line to the feed line.
  • a device for example from the JP 2000 030600 A known.
  • a power supplied via a power supply is distributed to a plurality of output lines.
  • This comparatively high currents of several amps up to 250 amps occur, which are fed for example by the generator and the motor vehicle battery.
  • the output lines must each be fused using fuses. Due to the limited space in the automotive sector a compact arrangement of the individual components for power distribution and power protection is desired.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a compact power distribution and protection system, especially for use in a motor vehicle.
  • a device for power distribution which has a feed line, which is connected via a multi-fuses multiple fuse with multiple output contacts. These output contacts are the individual output lines lockable.
  • the device comprises a printed circuit board, on one side of the feed line is arranged.
  • the feed line is connected on the input side via a contact element with the multiple fuse. This in turn is connected to the output contacts on the output side, which are arranged on the opposite side of the feed line to the feed line.
  • the feed line is formed by a feed plate attached to the printed circuit board.
  • the circuit board forms a carrier plate for the feed plate.
  • Feed line here means a line via which the current supplied via a power supply is fed to the input side of the multiple fuse.
  • the feed line preferably serves at the same time for the power supply of arranged on the circuit board electrical and electronic components and is an integral part of the circuit board or connected to this large area.
  • a compact, space-saving unit is created, which integrates the two functions of power distribution and protection in itself.
  • the space-saving design is achieved in particular by the arrangement of the feed line of the contact element opposite to the output contacts.
  • a releasable contacting between the feed line and the multiple fuse is provided via the contact element.
  • the contact element comprises at least one plug contact element, which is conductively connected to the feed line.
  • a simple plug-in contact is provided.
  • the output contacts also form plug contacts, in particular plug contact tongues, so that the output lines can likewise be connected to the multiple fuse via a simple plug contact.
  • connection to the feed line via a plurality of plug contact elements Preferably, the connection to the feed line via a plurality of plug contact elements.
  • This embodiment is particularly provided in a design for high currents of, for example,> 50 A up to 150 A.
  • the individual plug-in contact elements are designed, for example, for currents in the amount of 30 A to 100 A.
  • the feed line is a bent-up contact tab having.
  • a female connector is soldered to the circuit board in the manner of a solder contact.
  • the multiple backup is formed by a stamped grid. That the individual fuses are formed by individually suitably dimensioned grid webs of the stamped grid.
  • the lead frame on the input side at least one input contact tongue, with which it is plugged into the plug contact element. Therefore, both the function of securing the individual output lines and the connection to the feed line and thus the function of the current distribution are effected via the stamped grid.
  • the stamped grid forms the output contacts on the output side and has output contact tongues for this purpose.
  • the output lines to be connected to the multiple fuse need only be plugged onto the output contact tongues with the aid of sockets.
  • the multiple fuse is here a one-piece, integral unit, which is connected in particular by a simple plug connection with the feed line and thus with the circuit board.
  • the fuse housing is aligned perpendicular to the circuit board and parallel to the plug contact element.
  • the fuses are simultaneously contacted via a U-shaped bent connecting element with the plug contact elements.
  • the fuse housing is arranged together with the plug contact elements and the feed line on one side of the circuit board. In this embodiment, only the output contacts are arranged on the opposite side.
  • the fuse housing is arranged parallel to the printed circuit board and opposite to the feed line.
  • the fuses are connected via an L-shaped bent and passed through the circuit board connecting element with en plug-in contact elements.
  • the fuse housing is space-saving parallel and arranged below the circuit board.
  • the fuses are connected via a connecting element of an alternative embodiment with the contact element.
  • the connecting element has a EinspeiseWalletelement for connection of the Stromzufimileungs effet.
  • the power is therefore supplied to the device via the feed contact element when the power supply line is connected.
  • both the feed plate arranged on the printed circuit board and the multiple fuse are supplied with current via the feed contact element.
  • the circuit board and the components arranged on it are supplied with power via the feed plate.
  • On the circuit board namely, preferably control, switching or other electrical or electronic components are arranged.
  • the connecting elements in the alternative embodiment variants are preferably each sections of the stamped grid, so that no additional elements are required.
  • the circuit board In order to connect the feed line from the one side of the circuit board to the arranged on the other side of the circuit board output contacts, the circuit board preferably has an opening through which a connection is guided from the feed line to the output contacts.
  • This connection is in particular also a portion of the stamped grid and, for example, the connecting element with which the fuses are connected to the plug contacts.
  • connection is preferably passed laterally on the circuit board.
  • the connecting element therefore preferably has plug-in contact tongues on the end, with which it is plugged into the plug-in contact elements.
  • the devices illustrated in the figures form combined circuit-based power distribution and power protection systems. They serve, for example, for use in a motor vehicle and are connected when installed with a particular coming from the car battery power supply line. On the output side, several output lines are connected to the devices in the installed state in order to supply individual subcircuits in the motor vehicle with power.
  • the power supply line is connected directly or indirectly, for example via a screw or other contact with the feed plate 4, not shown here.
  • the devices each comprise a printed circuit board 2 shown only in a greatly simplified manner, on which a feed line formed as a feed plate 4 is arranged.
  • the feed plate 4 is located over a large area on the top of the circuit board 4 and is connected to this particular electrically to the power supply.
  • the feed plate 4 is connected to a multiple fuse 10.
  • This comprises a bent punching plate 12, in the central securing area by means of a corresponding configuration of the punching webs a plurality of fuses 14 are formed.
  • the stamped sheet is surrounded by one or more fuse housings 16.
  • the stamped sheet 12 has a plurality of output contact tongues 18 which form output contacts. These are each hedged via a fuse 14.
  • the stamped sheet 12 also has a plurality of input contact tongues 20, with which the stamped grid 12 is inserted into the plug-in contact elements 8.
  • the stamped grid 12 is preferably made of copper, a copper alloy or zinc with a surface coating based on silver or tin.
  • the output contact tongues 18 are arranged on the opposite to the feed plate 4.
  • the power connection from the feed plate 4 to the output contact tabs 18 is therefore routed from one circuit board side to the other circuit board side.
  • On the printed circuit board 2 itself usually electrical or electronic functions are integrated in a manner not shown here, and the circuit board 2 is equipped with corresponding electrical or electronic components and has integrated conductor tracks.
  • the power supply of the circuit board 2 takes place here via the feed plate 4, that is, the feed plate 4 is used both for feeding Power in the circuit board 2 as well as the power distribution to the individual output contact tongues 18 of the multiple fuse 10th
  • the plug-in contact elements 8 are formed by solder contacts, which are soldered onto the printed circuit board 2.
  • the plug-in contact elements 8 are inserted into the printed circuit board 2.
  • a bent tab 22 of the feed plate 14 is inserted into the circuit board 2 and soldered directly to the inserted foot of the plug contact element 8 in this area.
  • the plug contact elements 8 are in this case oriented perpendicular to the printed circuit board 2, so that the input contact tongues 20 from above, ie perpendicular to the circuit board 2, are inserted.
  • the plug contact elements 8 in this case have contact springs in the upper plug-in region.
  • the punched grid 12 having the output contact tongues 18 is bent in a U-shape above the printed circuit board 2 and thereby forms a U-shaped connecting element 23A.
  • the securing area is provided above the printed circuit board 2 on the same side of the feed plate 4.
  • the fuse housing 16 extends here due to the U-shaped configuration of the stamped grid 12 parallel to the plug contact elements 8 also perpendicular to the circuit board 2.
  • the lead frame 12 is passed through an opening 24 in the circuit board 2, so that the output contact tongues 18 on the other Side of the printed circuit board 2 are located.
  • an output housing 26 is shown, in which the individual output contact tongues 18 open.
  • the output housing 26 is used for direct contacting of the output contact tabs 18.
  • the output contact housing 26 forms a kind of plug with internal integrated plug-in contact elements, with which the respective output lines are connected. For contacting the output line then only needs the plug housing forming the output housing 26 to be plugged onto the respective output contact tabs 18. In this case, different output housing 26 or plug are typically provided for different circuits.
  • Fig. 2 are the plug contact elements 18 in turn soldered to the circuit board 2.
  • the feed plate 4 is guided around the individual plug-in contact elements 8.
  • the individual tabs 22 are not contacted in this embodiment directly with the individual plug contact elements. Rather, the contacting takes place via conductor tracks, not shown here, or conductive areas on the printed circuit board 2. Alternatively, the conductive connection is made from the tabs 22 to the plug contact elements 8 via the solder joint, not shown here.
  • the punched grid 12 stepped or S-shaped and the input contact tongues 20 are guided from below through a plurality of apertures 24 through the circuit board 2 and inserted into the individual plug-in contact elements 8.
  • the step-like configuration of the stamped grid 12 forms a region extending below the printed circuit board 2 and parallel thereto, in which the securing region with the fuse housing 16 is provided.
  • the fuse housing 16 is therefore oriented in this embodiment opposite to the feed plate 4 and parallel to the circuit board 2, and connected to an approximately L-shaped connecting element 23 B with the plug contact elements 8.
  • the feed plate 4 has a plurality of bent contact tabs 28 which are provided for contacting with the input contact tabs 20.
  • a contact over spring 30 is pushed over the tongues 20 and tabs 28, so that the two parts 28, 20 are pressed against one another in a contacting manner with their flat sides. In this embodiment, therefore, no soldering in the plug contact elements 8 required.
  • the contact tabs 28 are bent in a simple manner from the center of the feed plate 4.
  • an additional feed-in contact tongue 32 to which the power supply line is to be connected.
  • the feed-in contact tongue 32 is in this case arranged on the same side as the output contact tongues 18 and is a section of the stamped grid 12. Since the power supply is effected via the feed-in contact tongue 32, this has a greater width than the other output contact tongues 18.
  • the EinspeiseWalletzunge 32 is arranged centrally and on both sides of a plurality of output contact tongues 18 and a respective fuse housing 16 are provided.
  • the punched grid 12 is in turn bent in a U-shape, so that the plug-in contact elements 18 and the fuse housing 16 are aligned above the circuit board 2 perpendicular to this.
  • the plug contact elements 8 are in turn formed as solder contacts.
  • the lead frame 12 therefore has a multiple function.
  • the protection of the outgoing output lines in the sense of multiple backup provides the power distribution both to the output lines on the Ninontaktzitch 18 and other high-current consumers, ensures the power supply of the circuit board 2 with the consumers arranged thereon and also allows by a simple plug-in contact via the feed-in contact tongue 32 the connection to a supply cable, such as a battery cable.
  • a screw 34 is provided.
  • the feed plate 4 is bent upward end and forms a step with an upper contact surface.
  • a corresponding contact surface of the stamped grid 12 is clamped by means of a screw 36.
  • the punched grid 12 is also bent in the manner of an L's, so that the fuse housing 16 is oriented perpendicular to the printed circuit board 2.
  • the screw 36 is supported in a support body 38 made of insulating material, in particular plastic, whereby a high mechanical stability is achieved.

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Abstract

The device has a feed line (4) connected with multiple output contacts (18) over fuse-manifold (10) containing multiple fuses (14). A printed circuit board (2) on one side of which the feed line is provided is connected with fuse-manifold over a contact element (8). The output contacts (18) are provided on the side of the printed circuit board facing the feed line. The contact element has a plug-in contact element conductively connected with the feed line.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Stromverteilung mit einer Einspeiseleitung, die über eine mehrere Sicherungen aufweisende Mehrfachsicherung mit mehreren Ausgangskontakten verbunden ist, wobei eine Leiterplatte vorgesehen ist, an deren einen Seite die Einspeiseleitung angeordnet ist, die über ein Kontaktelement mit der Mehrfachsicherung verbunden ist und wobei die Ausgangskontakte auf der zu der Einspeiseleitung gegenüberliegenden Seite der Leiterplatte angeordnet sind. Eine solche Vorrichtung ist z.B. aus der JP 2000 030600 A bekannt.The invention relates to a device for power distribution with a feed line which is connected via a multi-fuses multiple fuse with multiple output contacts, wherein a printed circuit board is provided, on one side of the feed line is arranged, which is connected via a contact element with the multiple fuse and wherein the output contacts are arranged on the opposite side of the feed line to the feed line. Such a device is for example from the JP 2000 030600 A known.

Bei Stromverteilersystemen, die beispielsweise im Kraftfahrzeugbereich zum Einsatz kommen, wird ein über eine Stromzuführung zugeführter Strom auf mehrere Ausgangsleitungen verteilt. Hierbei treten vergleichsweise hohe Ströme von mehreren Ampere bis zu 250 Ampere auf, die beispielsweise vom Generator und von der Kraftfahrzeug-Batterie gespeist werden. Zusätzlich zu dieser Stromverteilung müssen die Ausgangsleitungen jeweils mit Hilfe von Sicherungen abgesichert werden. Aufgrund der beengten Platzverhältnisse im Kraftfahrzeugbereich ist eine möglichst kompakte Anordnung der einzelnen Komponenten zur Stromverteilung und Stromabsicherung erwünscht.In power distribution systems, which are used for example in the automotive sector, a power supplied via a power supply is distributed to a plurality of output lines. This comparatively high currents of several amps up to 250 amps occur, which are fed for example by the generator and the motor vehicle battery. In addition to this power distribution, the output lines must each be fused using fuses. Due to the limited space in the automotive sector a compact arrangement of the individual components for power distribution and power protection is desired.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein kompaktes Stromverteiler- und Absicherungssystem insbesondere für den Einsatz in einem Kraftfahrzeug anzugeben.The invention has for its object to provide a compact power distribution and protection system, especially for use in a motor vehicle.

Die Aufgabe wird gemäß der Erfindung gelöst durch eine Vorrichtung zur Stromverteilung, die eine Einspeiseleitung aufweist, welche über eine mehrere Sicherungen aufweisende Mehrfachsicherung mit mehreren Ausgangskontakten verbunden ist. An diese Ausgangskontakte sind die einzelnen Ausgangsleitungen abschließbar. Weiterhin umfasst die Vorrichtung eine Leiterplatte, an deren einen Seite die Einspeiseleitung angeordnet ist. Die Einspeiseleitung ist über ein Kontaktelement mit der Mehrfachsicherung eingangsseitig verbunden. Diese ist wiederum ausgangsseitig mit den Ausgangskontakten verbunden, die auf der zur Einspeiseleitung gegenüberliegenden Seite der Leiterplatte angeordnet sind. Um insbesondere auch hohe Ströme problemlos einspeisen zu können, ist die Einspeiseleitung gebildet durch ein auf die Leiterplatte angebrachtes Einspeiseblech. Dabei bildet die Leiterplatte eine Trägerplatte für das Einspeiseblech.The object is achieved according to the invention by a device for power distribution, which has a feed line, which is connected via a multi-fuses multiple fuse with multiple output contacts. These output contacts are the individual output lines lockable. Furthermore, the device comprises a printed circuit board, on one side of the feed line is arranged. The feed line is connected on the input side via a contact element with the multiple fuse. This in turn is connected to the output contacts on the output side, which are arranged on the opposite side of the feed line to the feed line. In order to be able to feed in particular even high currents without problems, the feed line is formed by a feed plate attached to the printed circuit board. In this case, the circuit board forms a carrier plate for the feed plate.

Unter Einspeiseleitung wird hierbei eine Leitung verstanden, über die der über eine Stromzuführung zugeführte Strom in die Mehrfachsicherung eingangsseitig eingespeist wird. Die Einspeiseleitung dient bevorzugt zugleich auch zur Stromversorgung von auf der Leiterplatte angeordneten elektrischen und elektronischen Bauteilen und ist integraler Bestandteil der Leiterplatte oder mit dieser großflächig verbunden.Feed line here means a line via which the current supplied via a power supply is fed to the input side of the multiple fuse. The feed line preferably serves at the same time for the power supply of arranged on the circuit board electrical and electronic components and is an integral part of the circuit board or connected to this large area.

Mit dieser Vorrichtung ist eine kompakte, Platz sparende Baueinheit geschaffen, die die beiden Funktionen Stromverteilung und Absicherung in sich integriert. Die Platz sparende Ausgestaltung wird insbesondere durch die Anordnung der Einspeiseleitung des Kontaktelements gegenüberliegend zu den Ausgangskontakten erzielt. Über das Kontaktelement wird hierbei insbesondere eine lösbare Kontaktierung zwischen der Einspeiseleitung und der Mehrfachsicherung bereitgestellt.With this device, a compact, space-saving unit is created, which integrates the two functions of power distribution and protection in itself. The space-saving design is achieved in particular by the arrangement of the feed line of the contact element opposite to the output contacts. In particular, a releasable contacting between the feed line and the multiple fuse is provided via the contact element.

Gemäß einer zweckdienlichen Weiterbildung umfasst das Kontaktelement zumindest ein Steckkontaktelement, welches mit der Einspeiseleitung leitend verbunden ist. Zur Kontaktierung der Mehrfachsicherung mit der Einspeiseleitung ist daher eine einfache Steckkontaktierung vorgesehen. Bevorzugt bilden auch die Ausgangskontakte Steckkontakte, insbesondere Steckkontaktzungen, so dass die Ausgangsleitungen ebenfalls über eine einfache Steckkontaktierung an die Mehrfachsicherung anschließbar sind.According to an expedient development, the contact element comprises at least one plug contact element, which is conductively connected to the feed line. For contacting the multiple fuse with the feed line therefore a simple plug-in contact is provided. Preferably, the output contacts also form plug contacts, in particular plug contact tongues, so that the output lines can likewise be connected to the multiple fuse via a simple plug contact.

Vorzugsweise erfolgt die Verbindung zu der Einspeiseleitung über mehrere Steckkontaktelemente. Auf diese Weise wird die Belastung der einzelnen Steckkontaktelemente reduziert. Diese Ausgestaltung ist insbesondere bei einer Auslegung für hohe Ströme von beispielsweise > 50 A bis hin zu 150 A vorgesehen. Die einzelnen Steckkontaktelemente sind hierbei beispielsweise ausgelegt für Ströme in Höhe von 30 A bis 100 A.Preferably, the connection to the feed line via a plurality of plug contact elements. In this way, the load on the individual plug contact elements is reduced. This embodiment is particularly provided in a design for high currents of, for example,> 50 A up to 150 A. The individual plug-in contact elements are designed, for example, for currents in the amount of 30 A to 100 A.

Gemäß einer zweckdienlichen Weiterbildung ist zur Ausbildung des Steckkontaktelements vorgesehen, dass die Einspeiseleitung eine hochgebogene Kontaktlasche aufweist. Alternativ hierzu wird ein Buchsensteckkontakt auf die Leiterplatte nach Art eines Lötkontakts aufgelötet.According to an expedient development is provided for the formation of the plug contact element, that the feed line is a bent-up contact tab having. Alternatively, a female connector is soldered to the circuit board in the manner of a solder contact.

Im Hinblick auf eine möglichst kostengünstige Ausgestaltung ist die Mehrfachsicherung durch ein Stanzgitter gebildet. D.h. die einzelnen Sicherungen sind durch einzelne geeignet dimensionierte Gitterstege des Stanzgitters gebildet.With regard to the most cost-effective configuration of the multiple backup is formed by a stamped grid. That the individual fuses are formed by individually suitably dimensioned grid webs of the stamped grid.

Zweckdienlicherweise weist hierbei das Stanzgitter eingangsseitig zumindest eine Eingangskontaktzunge auf, mit der sie in das Steckkontaktelement eingesteckt ist. Über das Stanzgitter erfolgt daher sowohl die Funktion des Absicherns der einzelnen Ausgangsleitungen als auch die Verbindung mit der Einspeiseleitung und damit die Funktion der Stromverteilung.Conveniently, in this case, the lead frame on the input side, at least one input contact tongue, with which it is plugged into the plug contact element. Therefore, both the function of securing the individual output lines and the connection to the feed line and thus the function of the current distribution are effected via the stamped grid.

Zweckdienlicherweise ist dabei weiter vorgesehen, dass das Stanzgitter ausgangsseitig die Ausgangskontakte bildet und hierzu Ausgangskontaktzungen aufweist. Die an die Mehrfachsicherung anzuschließende Ausgangsleitungen brauchen nur noch mit Hilfe von Steckbuchsen auf die Ausgangskontaktzungen aufgesteckt zu werden.Expediently, it is further provided that the stamped grid forms the output contacts on the output side and has output contact tongues for this purpose. The output lines to be connected to the multiple fuse need only be plugged onto the output contact tongues with the aid of sockets.

Bevorzugt sind mehrere oder alle Sicherungen der Mehrfachsicherung in einem gemeinsamen Sicherungsgehäuse angeordnet. Die Mehrfachsicherung ist hier eine einstückige, integrale Baueinheit, die insbesondere durch eine einfache Steckverbindung mit der Einspeiseleitung und damit mit der Leiterplatte verbunden ist.Preferably, several or all fuses of the multiple fuse are arranged in a common fuse box. The multiple fuse is here a one-piece, integral unit, which is connected in particular by a simple plug connection with the feed line and thus with the circuit board.

Gemäß einer ersten Alternative ist hierbei das Sicherungsgehäuse senkrecht zur Leiterplatte und parallel zu dem Steckkontaktelement ausgerichtet. Die Sicherungen sind gleichzeitig über ein U-förmig gebogenes Verbindungselement mit den Steckkontaktelementen kontaktiert. Bei dieser Ausführungsvariante ist das Sicherungsgehäuse gemeinsam mit dem Steckkontaktelementen sowie der Einspeiseleitung auf einer Seite der Leiterplatte angeordnet. Bei dieser Ausführungsvariante sind nur die Ausgangskontakte auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite angeordnet.According to a first alternative in this case the fuse housing is aligned perpendicular to the circuit board and parallel to the plug contact element. The fuses are simultaneously contacted via a U-shaped bent connecting element with the plug contact elements. In this embodiment, the fuse housing is arranged together with the plug contact elements and the feed line on one side of the circuit board. In this embodiment, only the output contacts are arranged on the opposite side.

Alternativ zu dieser Ausgestaltung ist in einer zweckdienlichen Weiterbildung vorgesehen, dass das Sicherungsgehäuse parallel zur Leiterplatte und gegenüberliegend zur Einspeiseleitung angeordnet ist. In diesem Fall sind die Sicherungen über ein L-förmig gebogenes und durch die Leiterplatte hindurchgeführtes Verbindungselement mit en Steckkontaktelementen verbunden. Bei dieser Ausführungsvariante ist daher das Sicherungsgehäuse Platz sparend parallel und unterhalb der Leiterplatte angeordnet.As an alternative to this embodiment, it is provided in an expedient development that the fuse housing is arranged parallel to the printed circuit board and opposite to the feed line. In this case, the fuses are connected via an L-shaped bent and passed through the circuit board connecting element with en plug-in contact elements. In this embodiment, therefore, the fuse housing is space-saving parallel and arranged below the circuit board.

Gemäß einer zweckdienlichen Ausgestaltung sind die Sicherungen über ein Verbindungselement einer alternativen Ausgestaltung mit dem Kontaktelement verbunden. Hierbei ist vorgesehen, dass das Verbindungselement ein Einspeisekontaktelement zum Anschluss der Stromzufiührungsleitung aufweist. Über das Einspeisekontaktelement wird daher der Vorrichtung bei angeschlossener Stromzuführungsleitung der Strom zugeführt. Dadurch wird über das Einspeisekontaktelement sowohl das auf der Leiterplatte angeordnete Einspeiseblech als auch die Mehrfachsicherung mit Strom versorgt. Bei dieser Ausführungsvariante wird über das Einspeiseblech die Leiterplatte und die auf ihr angeordneten Komponenten mit Strom versorgt. Auf der Leiterplatte sind nämlich vorzugsweise Steuer-, Schalt- oder sonstige elektrische oder elektronische Komponenten angeordnet.According to an expedient embodiment, the fuses are connected via a connecting element of an alternative embodiment with the contact element. It is provided that the connecting element has a Einspeisekontaktelement for connection of the Stromzufiührungsleitung. The power is therefore supplied to the device via the feed contact element when the power supply line is connected. As a result, both the feed plate arranged on the printed circuit board and the multiple fuse are supplied with current via the feed contact element. In this embodiment, the circuit board and the components arranged on it are supplied with power via the feed plate. On the circuit board namely, preferably control, switching or other electrical or electronic components are arranged.

Die Verbindungselemente in den alternativen Ausführungsvarianten sind hierbei vorzugsweise jeweils Teilstücke des Stanzgitters, so dass keine zusätzlichen Elemente erforderlich sind.The connecting elements in the alternative embodiment variants are preferably each sections of the stamped grid, so that no additional elements are required.

Um die Einspeisefeitung von der einen Seite der Leiterplatte zu den auf der anderen Seite der Leiterplatte angeordneten Ausgangskontakten zu verbinden, weist die Leiterplatte vorzugsweise eine Durchbrechung auf, durch die eine Verbindung von der Einspeiseleitung zu den Ausgangskontakten geführt ist. Diese Verbindung ist hierbei insbesondere ebenfalls ein Teilstück des Stanzgitters und beispielsweise das Verbindungselement, mit dem die Sicherungen mit den Steckkontakten verbunden sind.In order to connect the feed line from the one side of the circuit board to the arranged on the other side of the circuit board output contacts, the circuit board preferably has an opening through which a connection is guided from the feed line to the output contacts. This connection Here is in particular also a portion of the stamped grid and, for example, the connecting element with which the fuses are connected to the plug contacts.

Alternativ hierzu ist die Verbindung bevorzugt seitlich an der Leiterplatte vorbeigeführt.Alternatively, the connection is preferably passed laterally on the circuit board.

Das Verbindungselement weist daher endseitig vorzugsweise Steckkontaktzungen auf, mit denen es in die Steckkontaktelemente eingesteckt ist.The connecting element therefore preferably has plug-in contact tongues on the end, with which it is plugged into the plug-in contact elements.

Die in den Unteransprüchen angeführten Merkmale und Merkmalskombinationen werden zum Teil für sich betrachtet oder in Kombination mit Teilen des Anspruchs 1 bereits als erfinderisch angesehen. Insbesondere das Merkmal des Anspruchs 1, wonach die Ausgangskontakte zu auf der der Einspeiseleitung gegenüberliegenden Seite der Leiterplatte angeordnet sind, ist nicht zwingend erforderlich.The features and combinations of features set forth in the subclaims are considered in part on their own or in combination with parts of claim 1 as being inventive. In particular, the feature of claim 1, according to which the output contacts are arranged on the opposite side of the feed line of the circuit board, is not absolutely necessary.

Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung werden im Folgenden anhand der Figuren näher erläutert. Es zeigen jeweils in schematischen und vereinfachten Darstellungen:

Fig. 1A, 1B
eine perspektivische sowie eine Schnittdarstellung einer ers- ten Ausführungsvariante mit einem U-förmig gebogenen Stanzgitter, bei der das Sicherungsgehäuse und die Steckkon- taktelemente auf der Oberseite der Leiterplatte angeordnet ist,
Fig. 2A, 2B
eine perspektivische sowie eine Schnittdarstellung einer zweiten Ausführungsvariante mit einem s-förmig gebogenen Stanzgitter, bei der die Steckkontaktelemente mit dem Einspeiseblech an der Oberseite der Leiterplatte angeordnet und das Sicherungsgehäuse parallel zur Leiterplatte orientiert unterhalb von dieser angeordnet ist,
Fig. 3A,3B
eine perspektivische sowie eine Schnittdarstellung einer dritten Ausführungsvariante, die vergleichbar zu der zweiten Alternative ausgebildet ist und bei der das Einspeiseblech hochgebogene Kontaktlaschen aufweist,
Fig. 4A,4B,4C
perspektivische Darstellungen sowie eine Schnittdarstellung einer vierten Alternative, bei der ein Einspeisekontaktelement vorgesehen ist, über das eine Stromeinspeisung sowohl in das mit der Leiterplatte verbundene Einspeiseblech als auch in das Stanzgitter der Mehrfachsicherung erfolgt sowie
Fig. 5A,5B
eine perspektivische sowie eine Schnittdarstellung einer fünften Ausführungsvariante, die ähnlich wie die erste Ausführungsvariante gemäß den Fig. 1A,1B ausgebildet ist, bei der jedoch anstelle der Steckkontaktelemente ein Schraubkontakt zur Verbindung des Einspeiseblechs mit der Mehrfachsicherung vorgesehen ist.
Embodiments of the invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to FIGS. In each case, in schematic and simplified representations:
Fig. 1A, 1B
3 is a perspective and a sectional view of a first embodiment variant with a U-shaped bent punched grid, in which the fuse housing and the plug-in contact elements are arranged on the upper side of the printed circuit board,
Fig. 2A, 2B
a perspective and a sectional view of a second embodiment with a s-shaped bent lead frame, wherein the plug contact elements with the feed plate arranged at the top of the circuit board and the fuse housing is arranged parallel to the circuit board oriented below this,
Fig. 3A, 3B
a perspective and a sectional view of a third embodiment variant, which is designed comparable to the second alternative and in which the feed plate has upwardly bent contact tabs,
FIGS. 4A, 4B, 4C
perspective views and a sectional view of a fourth alternative, in which a feed-in contact element is provided, via which a power supply takes place both in the feed plate connected to the circuit board and in the stamped grid of the multiple fuse and
Fig. 5A, 5B
a perspective and a sectional view of a fifth embodiment, similar to the first embodiment according to the Fig. 1A, 1B is formed, however, in which instead of the plug contact elements, a screw is provided for connecting the feed sheet with the multiple fuse.

In den Figuren sind gleich wirkende Teile mit den gleichen Bezugszeichen versehen.In the figures, like-acting parts are provided with the same reference numerals.

Die in den Figuren dargestellten Vorrichtungen bilden kombinierte Stromverteilungs- und Stromabsicherungssysteme auf Leiterplattenbasis. Sie dienen beispielsweise zum Einsatz in einem Kraftfahrzeug und sind im eingebauten Zustand mit einer insbesondere von der Autobatterie kommenden Stromzuführungsleitung verbunden. Ausgangsseitig sind im eingebauten Zustand mehrere Ausgangsleitungen an den Vorrichtungen angeschlossen, um einzelne Teilkreise im Kraftfahrzeug mit Strom zu versorgen.The devices illustrated in the figures form combined circuit-based power distribution and power protection systems. They serve, for example, for use in a motor vehicle and are connected when installed with a particular coming from the car battery power supply line. On the output side, several output lines are connected to the devices in the installed state in order to supply individual subcircuits in the motor vehicle with power.

Die Stromzuführungsleitung ist beispielsweise über eine hier nicht näher dargestellte Schraub- oder sonstige Kontaktierung mit dem Einspeiseblech 4 direkt oder indirekt verbunden.The power supply line is connected directly or indirectly, for example via a screw or other contact with the feed plate 4, not shown here.

Die Vorrichtungen umfassen jeweils eine nur stark vereinfacht dargestellte Leiterplatte 2, auf der eine als Einspeiseblech 4 ausgebildete Einspeiseleitung angeordnet ist. Das Einspeiseblech 4 liegt großflächig auf der Oberseite der Leiterplatte 4 auf und ist mit dieser insbesondere auch elektrisch zur Stromversorgung verbunden. Über jeweils mehrere Steckkontaktelemente 8 ist das Einspeiseblech 4 mit einer Mehrfachsicherung 10 verbunden. Diese umfasst ein gebogenes Stanzblech 12, in dessen zentralen Sicherungsbereich durch entsprechende Ausgestaltung der Stanzstege mehrere Sicherungen 14 ausgebildet sind. Im zentralen Sicherungsbereich ist das Stanzblech von einem oder mehreren Sicherungsgehäusen 16 umgeben. Ausgangsseitig weist das Stanzblech 12 mehrere Ausgangskontaktzungen 18 auf, die Ausgangskontakte bilden. Diese sind jeweils über eine Sicherung 14 abgesichert. An den Ausgangskontaktzungen 18 sind im eingebauten Zustand die Ausgangsleitungen für die einzelnen Stromkreise angeschlossen. Eingangsseitig weist das Stanzblech 12 ebenfalls mehrere Eingangskontaktzungen 20 auf, mit der das Stanzgitter 12 in die Steckkontaktelemente 8 eingesteckt ist. Das Stanzgitter 12 besteht bevorzugt aus Kupfer, einer Kupferlegierung oder aus Zink mit einer Oberflächenbeschichtung auf Silber- oder Zinnbasis.The devices each comprise a printed circuit board 2 shown only in a greatly simplified manner, on which a feed line formed as a feed plate 4 is arranged. The feed plate 4 is located over a large area on the top of the circuit board 4 and is connected to this particular electrically to the power supply. In each case a plurality of plug-in contact elements 8, the feed plate 4 is connected to a multiple fuse 10. This comprises a bent punching plate 12, in the central securing area by means of a corresponding configuration of the punching webs a plurality of fuses 14 are formed. In the central security area, the stamped sheet is surrounded by one or more fuse housings 16. On the output side, the stamped sheet 12 has a plurality of output contact tongues 18 which form output contacts. These are each hedged via a fuse 14. At the output contact tongues 18, the output lines for the individual circuits are connected in the installed state. On the input side, the stamped sheet 12 also has a plurality of input contact tongues 20, with which the stamped grid 12 is inserted into the plug-in contact elements 8. The stamped grid 12 is preferably made of copper, a copper alloy or zinc with a surface coating based on silver or tin.

Bei allen Ausführungsvarianten sind die Ausgangskontaktzungen 18 auf der gegenüberliegend zum Einspeiseblech 4 angeordnet. Die Stromverbindung von dem Einspeiseblech 4 zu den Ausgangskontaktzungen 18 wird daher von der einen Leiterplattenseite zu der anderen Leiterplattenseite geführt. Auf der Leiterplatte 2 selbst sind in hier nicht näher dargestellter Weise üblicherweise elektrische oder elektronische Funktionen integriert und die Leiterplatte 2 ist mit entsprechenden elektrischen oder elektronischen Bauteilen bestückt und weist integrierte Leiterbahnen auf. Die Stromversorgung der Leiterplatte 2 erfolgt hierbei über das Einspeiseblech 4, d.h. das Einspeiseblech 4 dient sowohl zur Einspeisung von Strom in die Leiterplatte 2 als auch zur Stromverteilung auf die einzelnen Ausgangskontaktzungen 18 der Mehrfachsicherung 10.In all embodiments, the output contact tongues 18 are arranged on the opposite to the feed plate 4. The power connection from the feed plate 4 to the output contact tabs 18 is therefore routed from one circuit board side to the other circuit board side. On the printed circuit board 2 itself usually electrical or electronic functions are integrated in a manner not shown here, and the circuit board 2 is equipped with corresponding electrical or electronic components and has integrated conductor tracks. The power supply of the circuit board 2 takes place here via the feed plate 4, that is, the feed plate 4 is used both for feeding Power in the circuit board 2 as well as the power distribution to the individual output contact tongues 18 of the multiple fuse 10th

Insgesamt ist durch den speziellen Aufbau unter Verwendung der Mehrfachsicherung 10 mit dem Stanzgitter 12 ein einfacher und zugleich kompakter Aufbau erreicht, mit dem sowohl eine Stromverteilung als auch eine Stromabsicherung von hohen Strömen von insbesondere mehr als 20 Ampere erreicht ist.Overall, a simple and at the same time compact construction is achieved by the special construction using the multiple fuse 10 with the lead frame 12, with which both a current distribution and a current protection of high currents of more than 20 amps is reached.

Im Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 1A,1B sind die Steckkontaktelemente 8 gebildet durch Lötkontakte, die auf die Leiterplatte 2 aufgelötet sind. Hierzu sind die Steckkontaktelemente 8 in die Leiterplatte 2 eingesteckt. Gleichzeitig ist in diesem Bereich eine umgebogene Lasche 22 des Einspeiseblechs 14 in die Leiterplatte 2 eingesteckt und direkt mit dem eingesteckten Fuß des Steckkontaktelements 8 verlötet. Die Steckkontaktelemente 8 sind hierbei senkrecht zur Leiterplatte 2 orientiert, so dass die Eingangskontaktzungen 20 von oben, also senkrecht zur Leiterplatte 2, eingesteckt werden. Die Steckkontaktelemente 8 weisen hierbei im oberen Einsteckbereich Kontaktfedern auf.In the embodiment of Fig. 1A, 1B the plug-in contact elements 8 are formed by solder contacts, which are soldered onto the printed circuit board 2. For this purpose, the plug-in contact elements 8 are inserted into the printed circuit board 2. At the same time a bent tab 22 of the feed plate 14 is inserted into the circuit board 2 and soldered directly to the inserted foot of the plug contact element 8 in this area. The plug contact elements 8 are in this case oriented perpendicular to the printed circuit board 2, so that the input contact tongues 20 from above, ie perpendicular to the circuit board 2, are inserted. The plug contact elements 8 in this case have contact springs in the upper plug-in region.

Das die Ausgangskontaktzungen 18 aufweisende Stanzgitter 12 ist oberhalb der Leiterplatte 2 U-förmig gebogen und bildet dadurch ein U-förmiges Verbindungselement 23A aus. Oberhalb der Leiterplatte 2 auf der gleichen Seite des Einspeiseblechs 4 ist der Sicherungsbereich vorgesehen. Das Sicherungsgehäuse 16 erstreckt sich hierbei aufgrund der U-förmigen Ausgestaltung des Stanzgitters 12 parallel zu den Steckkontaktelementen 8 ebenfalls senkrecht zur Leiterplatte 2. Anschließend ist das Stanzgitter 12 durch eine Durchbrechung 24 in der Leiterplatte 2 hindurchgeführt, so dass sich die Ausgangskontaktzungen 18 auf der anderen Seite der Leiterplatte 2 befinden. Im Ausführungsbeispiel ist ein Ausgangsgehäuse 26 dargestellt, in das die einzelnen Ausgangskontaktzungen 18 münden. Das Ausgangsgehäuse 26 dient zur Direktkontaktierung der Ausgangskontaktzungen 18. Und zwar bildet das Ausgangskontaktgehäuse 26 eine Art Stecker mit innen liegenden integrierten Steckkontaktelementen, mit denen die jeweiligen Ausgangsleitungen verbunden sind. Zur Kontaktierung der Ausgangsleitung braucht dann lediglich noch das den Stecker bildende Ausgangsgehäuse 26 auf die jeweiligen Ausgangskontaktzungen 18 aufgesteckt zu werden. Hierbei sind typischerweise für unterschiedliche Stromkreise unterschiedliche Ausgangsgehäuse 26 bzw. Stecker vorgesehen.The punched grid 12 having the output contact tongues 18 is bent in a U-shape above the printed circuit board 2 and thereby forms a U-shaped connecting element 23A. Above the printed circuit board 2 on the same side of the feed plate 4, the securing area is provided. The fuse housing 16 extends here due to the U-shaped configuration of the stamped grid 12 parallel to the plug contact elements 8 also perpendicular to the circuit board 2. Subsequently, the lead frame 12 is passed through an opening 24 in the circuit board 2, so that the output contact tongues 18 on the other Side of the printed circuit board 2 are located. In the exemplary embodiment, an output housing 26 is shown, in which the individual output contact tongues 18 open. The output housing 26 is used for direct contacting of the output contact tabs 18. Namely, the output contact housing 26 forms a kind of plug with internal integrated plug-in contact elements, with which the respective output lines are connected. For contacting the output line then only needs the plug housing forming the output housing 26 to be plugged onto the respective output contact tabs 18. In this case, different output housing 26 or plug are typically provided for different circuits.

Im Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 2 sind die Steckkontaktelemente 18 wiederum mit der Leiterplatte 2 verlötet. Anders als im Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 1 ist das Einspeiseblech 4 jedoch um die einzelnen Steckkontaktelemente 8 herumgeführt. Die einzelnen Laschen 22 sind in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel nicht direkt mit den einzelnen Steckkontaktelementen kontaktiert. Vielmehr erfolgt die Kontaktierung über hier nicht dargestellte Leiterbahnen oder leitende Bereiche auf der Leiterplatte 2. Alternativ erfolgt die leitende Verbindung von den Laschen 22 zu den Steckkontaktelementen 8 auch über die hier nicht dargestellte Lötstelle.In the embodiment of Fig. 2 are the plug contact elements 18 in turn soldered to the circuit board 2. Unlike in the embodiment of Fig. 1 However, the feed plate 4 is guided around the individual plug-in contact elements 8. The individual tabs 22 are not contacted in this embodiment directly with the individual plug contact elements. Rather, the contacting takes place via conductor tracks, not shown here, or conductive areas on the printed circuit board 2. Alternatively, the conductive connection is made from the tabs 22 to the plug contact elements 8 via the solder joint, not shown here.

Weiterhin ist im Unterschied zum Ausführungsbeispiel nach den Fig. 1A,1B das Stanzgitter 12 stufen- oder s-förmig ausgebildet und die Eingangskontaktzungen 20 sind von unten durch mehrere Durchbrechungen 24 durch die Leiterplatte 2 hindurch geführt und in die einzelnen Steckkontaktelemente 8 eingesteckt. Durch die stufenartige Ausgestaltung des Stanzgitters 12 ist ein unterhalb der Leiterplatte 2 und parallel zu dieser verlaufender Bereich ausgebildet, in dem der Sicherungsbereich mit dem Sicherungsgehäuse 16 vorgesehen ist. Das Sicherungsgehäuse 16 ist daher in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel gegenüberliegend zu dem Einspeiseblech 4 und parallel zur Leiterplatte 2 orientiert, und mit einen in etwa L-förmigen Verbindungselement 23B mit den Steckkontaktelementen 8 verbunden.Furthermore, in contrast to the embodiment of the Fig. 1A, 1B formed the punched grid 12 stepped or S-shaped and the input contact tongues 20 are guided from below through a plurality of apertures 24 through the circuit board 2 and inserted into the individual plug-in contact elements 8. The step-like configuration of the stamped grid 12 forms a region extending below the printed circuit board 2 and parallel thereto, in which the securing region with the fuse housing 16 is provided. The fuse housing 16 is therefore oriented in this embodiment opposite to the feed plate 4 and parallel to the circuit board 2, and connected to an approximately L-shaped connecting element 23 B with the plug contact elements 8.

Im Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 3A,3B weist im Unterschied zu den Ausführungsbeispielen nach den Fig. 2A,2B das Einspeiseblech 4 mehrere hochgebogene Kontaktlaschen 28 auf, die zur Kontaktierung mit den Eingangskontaktzungen 20 vorgesehen sind. Zur Ausbildung der Steckkontaktelemente 8 werden über die Zungen 20 und Laschen 28 eine Kontaktüberfeder 30 geschoben, so dass die beiden Teile 28,20 mit ihren Flachseiten kontaktierend gegeneinander gepresst werden. Bei dieser Ausführungsvariante ist daher kein Löten bei den Steckkontaktelementen 8 erforderlich. Die Kontaktlaschen 28 sind in einfacher Weise aus der Mitte des Einspeisebleches 4 aufgebogen.In the embodiment of Fig. 3A, 3B has in contrast to the embodiments of the Fig. 2A, 2B the feed plate 4 has a plurality of bent contact tabs 28 which are provided for contacting with the input contact tabs 20. To form the plug-in contact elements 8, a contact over spring 30 is pushed over the tongues 20 and tabs 28, so that the two parts 28, 20 are pressed against one another in a contacting manner with their flat sides. In this embodiment, therefore, no soldering in the plug contact elements 8 required. The contact tabs 28 are bent in a simple manner from the center of the feed plate 4.

Im Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 4A,4B,4C ist als wesentlicher Unterschied zu den vorhergehenden Ausführungsbeispielen eine zusätzliche Einspeisekontaktzunge 32 vorgesehen, an die die Stromzuführungsleitung anzuschließen ist. Die Einspeisekontaktzunge 32 ist hierbei auf der gleichen Seite wie die Ausgangskontaktzungen 18 angeordnet und ist ein Teilstück des Stanzgitters 12. Da über die Einspeisekontaktzunge 32 die Stromzuleitung erfolgt, weist diese eine größere Breite als die übrigen Ausgangskontaktzungen 18 auf. Im Ausführungsbeispiel ist die Einspeisekontaktzunge 32 mittig angeordnet und beiderseits sind mehrere Ausgangskontaktzungen 18 sowie jeweils ein Sicherungsgehäuse 16 vorgesehen.In the embodiment of Fig. 4A, 4B . 4C is provided as an essential difference to the previous embodiments, an additional feed-in contact tongue 32, to which the power supply line is to be connected. The feed-in contact tongue 32 is in this case arranged on the same side as the output contact tongues 18 and is a section of the stamped grid 12. Since the power supply is effected via the feed-in contact tongue 32, this has a greater width than the other output contact tongues 18. In the exemplary embodiment, the Einspeisekontaktzunge 32 is arranged centrally and on both sides of a plurality of output contact tongues 18 and a respective fuse housing 16 are provided.

Weiterhin ist bei dieser Ausführungsvariante die Verbindung von dem Einspeiseblech 4 zu den Ausgangskontaktzungen 18 seitlich an der Leiterplatte 2 vorbeigeführt, so dass auch hier die Ausgangskontaktzungen 18 gegenüberliegend zum Einspeiseblech 4 angeordnet sind. Das Stanzgitter 12 ist wiederum U-förmig gebogen, so dass die Steckkontaktelemente 18 und die Sicherungsgehäuse 16 oberhalb der Leiterplatte 2 senkrecht zu dieser ausgerichtet sind. Die Steckkontaktelemente 8 sind wiederum als Lötkontakte ausgebildet. Die Stromversorgung der Leiterplatte 2 selbst oder weiterer Hochstromverteiler, die beispielsweise über auf der Leiterplatte angeordnete Relais geschaltet werden, erfolgt über das Einspeiseblech 4, welches wiederum über die Steckkontaktelemente 8 versorgt wird. In diesem Ausführungsbeispiel weist das Stanzgitter 12 daher eine Mehrfachfunktion auf. Es stellt zum einen die Absicherung der abgehenden Ausgangsleitungen im Sinne einer Mehrfachsicherung bereit, sorgt für die Stromverteilung sowohl auf die Ausgangsleitungen über die Ausgangskontaktzungen 18 als auch auf weitere Hochstromverbraucher, stellt die Stromversorgung der Leiterplatte 2 mit den darauf angeordneten Verbrauchern sicher und ermöglicht zudem durch eine einfache Steckkontaktierung über die Einspeisekontaktzunge 32 den Anschluss an ein Versorgungskabel, beispielsweise ein Batteriekabel.Furthermore, in this embodiment, the connection of the feed plate 4 to the output contact tabs 18 laterally guided past the circuit board 2, so that here the output contact tongues 18 are arranged opposite to the feed plate 4. The punched grid 12 is in turn bent in a U-shape, so that the plug-in contact elements 18 and the fuse housing 16 are aligned above the circuit board 2 perpendicular to this. The plug contact elements 8 are in turn formed as solder contacts. The power supply of the circuit board 2 itself or other high-current distributor, which are connected for example via arranged on the circuit board relay, via the feed plate 4, which in turn is supplied via the plug contact elements 8. In this embodiment, the lead frame 12 therefore has a multiple function. It provides on the one hand, the protection of the outgoing output lines in the sense of multiple backup, provides the power distribution both to the output lines on the Ausgangsontaktzungen 18 and other high-current consumers, ensures the power supply of the circuit board 2 with the consumers arranged thereon and also allows by a simple plug-in contact via the feed-in contact tongue 32 the connection to a supply cable, such as a battery cable.

Schließlich ist beim Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 5A,5B anstelle der Steckkontaktelemente 8 als einziges Kontaktelement ein Schraubkontakt 34 vorgesehen. Hierzu ist das Einspeiseblech 4 endseitig nach oben gebogen und bildet eine Stufe mit einer oberen Kontaktfläche. Gegen diese wird mittels einer Schraubverbindung 36 eine korrespondierende Kontaktfläche des Stanzgitters 12 verspannt. Das Stanzgitter 12 ist hierbei ebenfalls nach Art eines L's abgebogen, so dass das Sicherungsgehäuse 16 senkrecht zur Leiterplatte 2 orientiert ist. Die Schraubverbindung 36 stützt sich in einem Stützkörper 38 aus Isoliermaterial, insbesondere Kunststoff ab, wodurch eine hohe mechanische Stabilität erzielt ist.Finally, in the embodiment of Fig. 5A, 5B instead of the plug contact elements 8 as a single contact element, a screw 34 is provided. For this purpose, the feed plate 4 is bent upward end and forms a step with an upper contact surface. Against this, a corresponding contact surface of the stamped grid 12 is clamped by means of a screw 36. The punched grid 12 is also bent in the manner of an L's, so that the fuse housing 16 is oriented perpendicular to the printed circuit board 2. The screw 36 is supported in a support body 38 made of insulating material, in particular plastic, whereby a high mechanical stability is achieved.

Claims (14)

  1. Apparatus for power distribution, having a feed line (4) which is connected to a plurality of output contacts (18) by means of a multiple fuse arrangement (10) which has a plurality of fuses (14), wherein a printed circuit board (2) is provided which has the feed line (4), which is connected to the multiple fuse arrangement (10) by means of a contact element (8, 34), arranged on one of its sides, and wherein the output contacts (18) are arranged on that side of the printed circuit board (2) which is opposite the feed line (4), characterized in that the feed line is formed by a feed plate (4) which is fitted on the printed circuit board (2).
  2. Apparatus according to Claim 1, characterized in that the contact element comprises at least one plug-in contact element (8) which is conductively connected to the feed line (4).
  3. Apparatus according to Claim 2, characterized in that the feed line (4) has a bent-up contact lug (28) for forming the plug-in contact element (8).
  4. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the multiple fuse arrangement (10) comprises a stamped grid (12).
  5. Apparatus according to Claims 2 and 4, characterized in that the stamped grid (12) has, at the input end, at least one input contact tongue (20) with which it is plugged into the plug-in contact element (8).
  6. Apparatus according to Claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the stamped grid (12) has, at the output end, output contact tongues (18) which form the output contacts.
  7. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a plurality of the fuses (14) of the multiple fuse arrangement (10) are arranged in a common fuse housing (16).
  8. Apparatus according to Claim 7, characterized in that the fuse housing (16) is oriented perpendicular to the printed circuit board (2) and parallel to the contact element (8), and the contact element (8) makes contact with the fuses (14) by means of a connecting element (23A) which is bent in a U-shape.
  9. Apparatus according to Claim 7, characterized in that the fuse housing (16) is arranged parallel to the printed circuit board (2) and opposite the feed line (4), and the fuses (14) are connected to the contact element (8) by means of a connecting element (23B) which is bent in an L-shape and is led through the printed circuit board (2).
  10. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fuses (14) are connected to the contact element (8) by means of a connecting element (23C), and the connecting element (23C) has a feed contact element (32) for connecting a power supply line.
  11. Apparatus according to one of Claims 8 to 10 and Claim 4, characterized in that the connecting element (23 A, B, C) is a section of the stamped grid (12).
  12. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the printed circuit board (2) has an aperture (24) through which a connection of the feed line (4) to the output contacts (18) is led.
  13. Apparatus according to one of Claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the connection is led past the side of the printed circuit board (2).
  14. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the output contacts (18) are arranged in an output housing (26).
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