EP1891711B1 - Electrical connector for a motor vehicle - Google Patents

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EP1891711B1
EP1891711B1 EP06762041A EP06762041A EP1891711B1 EP 1891711 B1 EP1891711 B1 EP 1891711B1 EP 06762041 A EP06762041 A EP 06762041A EP 06762041 A EP06762041 A EP 06762041A EP 1891711 B1 EP1891711 B1 EP 1891711B1
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/627—Snap or like fastening
    • H01R13/6271—Latching means integral with the housing
    • H01R13/6273—Latching means integral with the housing comprising two latching arms
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/639—Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together, after engagement, e.g. separate keylock, retainer strap
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R2201/00—Connectors or connections adapted for particular applications
    • H01R2201/26—Connectors or connections adapted for particular applications for vehicles
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R33/00—Coupling devices specially adapted for supporting apparatus and having one part acting as a holder providing support and electrical connection via a counterpart which is structurally associated with the apparatus, e.g. lamp holders; Separate parts thereof
    • H01R33/74—Devices having four or more poles, e.g. holders for compact fluorescent lamps
    • H01R33/76—Holders with sockets, clips, or analogous contacts adapted for axially-sliding engagement with parallely-arranged pins, blades, or analogous contacts on counterpart, e.g. electronic tube socket
    • H01R33/7671—Holders with sockets, clips, or analogous contacts adapted for axially-sliding engagement with parallely-arranged pins, blades, or analogous contacts on counterpart, e.g. electronic tube socket having multiple positions or sockets, e.g. stacked sockets while mounting

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  • a disadvantage of this connector is that the release of the bracket for secondary locking is not in any precise connection with the locking of the connector with the mating connector. Since the deflection of the spring element is effected by a housing surface of the mating connector, the exact time of release, for example, dimensional tolerances of the housing parts and the precision of the plug-in operation (straight or oblique merging of the connector parts). It is therefore not excluded that the bracket is brought into the locking position without a complete latching of the two connector parts is present. The bow is in the locked position, but the locking connection between the two connector parts can no longer be made because the bracket blocks the mobility of the locking elements of the connector parts against each other as Sekundärverrieglung.
  • the strap In order to correctly lock the connector parts together, in this case, the strap would have to be returned to its initial position in order to bring it back into the locking position after the connector parts locked into place. Even if such a false lock occurs only occasionally during assembly, the troubleshooting is very expensive.
  • the release of the secondary lock is not effected by a housing surface, but by the locking contour, such as a detent, the second connector part, when both connector parts have reached their final detent position.
  • the position of a locking element of the second connector part thus directly affects the release of the connecting element, so that the displacement of the connecting element can not be done before the engagement of the locking elements, but immediately thereafter. This makes it possible to detect the connector for plugging on the second connector part on the locking element and to lock after the engagement of the locking elements in a continuous movement.
  • FIG. 1 shows a view obliquely on the plug side of a first connector part (1).
  • the socket housing (2) has two integrally formed in the housing interior, designed as latching arms locking elements (5), each by means of a molded on the outside of the socket housing (2) actuating element (6) against the inner walls of the socket housing (2) are pivotable.
  • the connecting element (3) has locking means (10) formed locking means which slide with a displacement of the connecting element (3) relative to the receptacle housing (1) in the intermediate space between a respective latching arm (5) and the inner housing wall of the receptacle housing (2) and thus block the pivotability of the latching arms (5).
  • a latching connection to the second connector part produced by the latching arms (5) is thereafter, without resetting the connecting element (3) in the starting position, no longer separable.
  • FIG. 4 The process of mating and locking two connector parts is in the FIG. 4 illustrated by a series of sectional drawings.
  • These sectional drawings refer to two different cutting planes through the connector parts (1, 12) whose position in the FIG. 3 is shown.
  • a comparison of FIGS. 1 and 3 shows that the cutting plane 1 intersects the resilient element (8) while the cutting plane 2 passes through a locking web (10). It is essential that the connecting element (3) locks the latching arms (5) only when the two connector parts (1, 12) are joined together.
  • the resilient elements (8) is at the same height and in direct contact with the transverse web (7) of the locking arm. It follows that in this joining phase, the connecting element (3) is not relative to the receptacle housing (2) displaceable.
  • the first connector part (1) thus appears for an operator as a single compact part, which can also be detected and guided well on the latch-shaped portion of the connecting element (3) for the insertion process.

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A connector includes first and second plug-and-socket connector parts and a connection element. The first connector part has a latch operable to connect the connector parts together. The connection element is connected and is displaceable with respect to the first connector part between first and second positions. The connection element has a pair of locking tabs operable with the latch such that the connection element is fixed in the first position until the latch connects the connector parts together and such that the connection element is movable from the first position to the second position when the latch connects the connector parts together. While in the first position the locking tabs release the latch connection such that the connector parts are separable from one another. While in the second position the locking tabs secure the latch connection such that the connector parts are securable connected to one another.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen elektrischen Steckverbinder für ein Kraftfahrzeug, der zwei zusammenfügbare Steckverbinderteile aufweist, wobei nach dem Zusammenfügen der Steckverbinderteile das erste Steckverbinderteil über Rastelemente mit dem zweiten Steckverbinderteil verbunden ist, mit Arretierungsmitteln zur Sicherung der Verbindung zwischen dem ersten Steckverbinderteil und dem zweiten Steckverbinderteil, die einstückig an ein Verbindungselement angeformt sind, wobei das Verbindungselement gegenüber dem ersten Steckverbinderteil mindestens zwei Raststellungen einnehmen kann, wobei bei zusammengefügten Steckverbinderteilen die Arretierungsmittel in der ersten Raststellung die Rastelemente freigeben und in der zweiten Raststellung die Rastelemente sichern, und wobei das Verbindungselement unverlierbar mit dem ersten Steckverbinderteil verbunden ist und durch mechanische Mittel, zu denen ein federndes Element gehört, unverschieblich in der ersten Raststellung gehalten wird, solange es nicht mit dem zweiten Steckverbinderteil zusammengefügt ist.The present invention relates to an electrical connector for a motor vehicle having two mateable connector parts, wherein after the joining of the connector parts, the first connector part is connected via latching elements with the second connector part, with locking means for securing the connection between the first connector part and the second connector part, which are integrally formed on a connecting element, wherein the connecting element relative to the first connector part can occupy at least two locking positions, wherein when assembled connector parts, the locking means in the first detent release the locking elements and secure the locking elements in the second detent position, and wherein the connecting element captive with the first connector part is connected and held by mechanical means, which includes a resilient element, immovably in the first detent position is, as long as it is not joined to the second connector part.

Elektrische Komponenten in Kraftfahrzeugen sind üblicherweise untereinander und mit dem Kabelbaum des Fahrzeugs über Steckverbinder verbunden. Moderne Kraftfahrzeuge weisen eine Vielzahl elektrischer Komponenten auf, deren Funktionssicherheit von zentraler Bedeutung ist. Zur Sicherung von zusammengefügten Steckverbinderteilen sind diese häufig durch Rastelemente miteinander verbunden, die wiederum vor einer Trennung durch Arretierungsmittel, wie etwa durch einen verschiebbaren Riegel geschützt sind.Electrical components in motor vehicles are usually connected to each other and to the wiring harness of the vehicle via connectors. Modern motor vehicles have a large number of electrical components whose functional safety is of central importance. To secure assembled connector parts they are often interconnected by latching elements, which in turn are protected against separation by locking means, such as by a sliding latch.

Aus der deutschen Gebrauchsmusterschrift DE 297 24 486 U1 ist ein Steckverbinderteil bekannt, das mit einem Buchsenteil verrastbar ist. Das Steckverbinderteil weist hierzu Zungen mit angeformten Rastnasen auf, die in Aufnahmen des Buchsenteils eingreifen. In das Steckverbinderteil ist ein Bügel einhakbar, der parallel zu den Zungen verlaufende Verriegelungsschenkel aufweist. Nach dem Zusammenfügen von Steckerteil und Buchsenteil kann der Bügel an der Unterkante des Steckerteils dergestalt eingeklinkt werden, dass er die Beweglichkeit der in das Buchsenteil eingreifenden Rastzungen stark einschränkt und so die Steckverbinderteile miteinander verriegelt. Aus dieser eingeklinkten Stellung kann der Bügel nur durch Spezialwerkzeuge gelöst werden.From the German Utility Model DE 297 24 486 U1 a connector part is known which can be latched with a socket part. For this purpose, the connector part has tongues with molded-on detents, which are in Intervene recordings of the female part. In the connector part, a bracket is hooked, which has parallel to the tongues extending locking leg. After joining plug part and socket part of the bracket can be latched to the lower edge of the plug part such that it greatly restricts the mobility of engaging in the socket part locking tongues and so locks the connector parts together. From this latched position, the bracket can only be solved by special tools.

An diesem vorbekannten Steckverbinder ist nachteilig, dass das Verriegeln der Steckverbinderteile durch das Einklinken des Bügels nach dem Zusammenfügen der Steckverbinderteile einen zusätzlichen Montagesschritt erfordert und dass die Steckverbinderteile nach dem Verriegeln zwar sicher verbunden sind, aber praktisch nicht mehr oder nur unter erheblichem Aufwand wieder getrennt werden können.In this prior art connector is disadvantageous that the locking of the connector parts by the latching of the bracket after assembly of the connector parts requires an additional mounting step and that the connector parts are securely connected after locking, but not practically or only with considerable effort to be separated again can.

Ein gattungsgemäßer Steckverbinder ist aus der DE 100 32 234 A1 (vergl. der Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1) bekannt. Der beschriebene Steckverbinder weist zur Herstellung einer Sekundärverriegelung einen verschiebbaren Bügel auf. Eine Rastnase, welche an eine mit einem Federelement belasteten Zunge angeformt ist, blockiert den Bügel in einer Vorrastposition, wobei das Federelement nach dem Zusammenstecken des Steckverbinders mit dem Gegenstecker den Bügel zum Verrasten in der Endverriegelungsstellung freigibt.A generic connector is from the DE 100 32 234 A1 (See the preamble of claim 1) known. The connector described has a sliding bracket for producing a secondary lock. A locking lug, which is formed on a tongue loaded with a spring element, blocks the bracket in a pre-locking position, wherein the spring element releases the bracket for locking in the Endverriegelungsstellung after mating the connector with the mating connector.

Nachteilig an diesem Steckverbinder ist, dass die Freigabe des Bügels zur Sekundärverriegelung in keinen präzisen Zusammenhang mit dem Verrasten des Steckverbinders mit dem Gegenstecker steht. Da die Auslenkung des Federelements durch eine Gehäusefläche des Gegensteckers bewirkt wird, ist der genaue Zeitpunkt der Freigabe beispielsweise von Maßtoleranzen der Gehäuseteile und von der Präzision des Steckvorgangs (geradliniges oder schiefes Zusammenführen der Steckverbinderteile) abhängig. Es ist somit nicht auszuschließen, dass der Bügel in die Verriegelungsposition gebracht wird, ohne dass eine vollständige Verrastung der beiden Steckverbinderteile vorliegt. Befindet sich der Bügel in der Verriegelungsposition, so kann aber die Rastverbindung zwischen den beiden Steckverbinderteilen nicht mehr hergestellt werden, da der Bügel als Sekundärverrieglung die Beweglichkeit der Rastelemente der Steckverbinderteile gegeneinander blockiert. Um die Steckverbinderteile doch korrekt miteinander zu verrasten, wäre in diesem Fall der Bügel wieder in seine Ausgangslage zurückzustellen um ihn nach dem Verrasten der Steckverbinderteile erneut in die Verriegelungsstellung zu bringen. Auch wenn eine solche Fehlverriegelung bei der Montage nur gelegentlich auftritt, ist die Fehlerbeseitigung doch sehr aufwendig.A disadvantage of this connector is that the release of the bracket for secondary locking is not in any precise connection with the locking of the connector with the mating connector. Since the deflection of the spring element is effected by a housing surface of the mating connector, the exact time of release, for example, dimensional tolerances of the housing parts and the precision of the plug-in operation (straight or oblique merging of the connector parts). It is therefore not excluded that the bracket is brought into the locking position without a complete latching of the two connector parts is present. The bow is in the locked position, but the locking connection between the two connector parts can no longer be made because the bracket blocks the mobility of the locking elements of the connector parts against each other as Sekundärverrieglung. In order to correctly lock the connector parts together, in this case, the strap would have to be returned to its initial position in order to bring it back into the locking position after the connector parts locked into place. Even if such a false lock occurs only occasionally during assembly, the troubleshooting is very expensive.

Um dies zu vermeiden wäre somit vor dem Setzen der Sekundärverriegelung zunächst eine korrekte Verrastung der beiden Steckverbinderteile sicherzustellen. Das Verrasten der Steckverbinderteile und das Verschieben des Bügels bilden dadurch zwei voneinander getrennte Arbeitsschritte aus. Insbesondere ist ein Stecken und Verriegeln des Steckverbinders in einem Arbeitsgang durch Erfassen und Bewegen des Steckverbinders am Bügel nicht oder zumindest nicht mit der für einen zügigen Ablauf erforderlichen Präzision möglich.To avoid this, it would thus be necessary to ensure correct latching of the two connector parts before setting the secondary lock. The locking of the connector parts and the displacement of the bracket thereby form two separate steps. In particular, a plugging and locking of the connector in one operation by detecting and moving the connector on the bracket is not or at least not possible with the precision required for a speedy process.

Daher stellte sich die Aufgabe, einen gattungsgemäßen Steckverbinder zu schaffen, bei dem die Steckverbinderteile besonders einfach zusammenfügbar und sicher miteinander verriegelbar sind.Therefore, the task was to provide a generic connector, in which the connector parts are particularly easy to join together and securely locked together.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, dass das federnde Element bei unverbundenen Steckverbinderteilen gegen einen als Quersteg ausgebildeten Abschnitt des Rastelements unverschiebbar ist, und dass durch das Einrasten des Rastelements an einer Rastkontur des zweiten Steckverbinderteils der Quersteg die Verschiebbarkeit des federnden Elements und damit des Verbindungselements freigibt.This object is achieved in that the resilient member is immovable in unconnected connector parts against a trained as a crosspiece portion of the locking element, and that by the engagement of the locking element to a latching contour of the second Connector part of the crossbar, the displaceability of the resilient element and thus the connecting element releases.

Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinder wird die Freigabe der Sekundärverriegelung nicht durch eine Gehäusefläche, sondern durch die Rastkontur, etwa durch eine Rastnase, des zweiten Steckverbinderteils bewirkt, wenn beide Steckverbinderteile in ihre Endrastposition erreicht haben.In the connector according to the invention, the release of the secondary lock is not effected by a housing surface, but by the locking contour, such as a detent, the second connector part, when both connector parts have reached their final detent position.

Die Position eines Rastelements des zweiten Steckverbinderteils beeinflußt somit direkt die Freigabe des Verbindungselements, so dass das Verschieben des Verbindungselements nicht vor dem Einrasten der Rastelemente, dafür aber unmittelbar danach erfolgen kann. Damit wird es möglich den Steckverbinder zum Stecken auf das zweite Steckverbinderteil am Verriegelungselement zu erfassen und nach dem Einrasten der Rastelemente in einem durchgängigen Bewegungsablauf zu verriegeln.The position of a locking element of the second connector part thus directly affects the release of the connecting element, so that the displacement of the connecting element can not be done before the engagement of the locking elements, but immediately thereafter. This makes it possible to detect the connector for plugging on the second connector part on the locking element and to lock after the engagement of the locking elements in a continuous movement.

Hierzu ist es vorteilhaft, wenn das Verbindungselement einen außerhalb des Gehäuses des ersten Steckverbinderteils gelegenen Abschnitt aufweist, der sich als Handhabungsmittel eignet.For this purpose, it is advantageous if the connecting element has a portion located outside the housing of the first connector part, which is suitable as a handling means.

Weiterhin ist es vorteilhaft, wenn die zweite Raststellung des Verbindungselements sich gegenüber dessen erster Raststellung in Steckrichtung des ersten Steckverbinderteils auf das zweite Steckverbinderteil befindet. Hierdurch kann das erste Steckverbinderteil am Verbindungselement erfasst werden und auf das zweite Steckverbinderteil aufgesteckt werden, da das Verbindungselement starr gegenüber dem ersten Steckverbinderteil in seiner ersten Rastposition gehalten wird.Furthermore, it is advantageous if the second detent position of the connecting element is opposite to the first detent position in the insertion direction of the first connector part on the second connector part. In this way, the first connector part can be detected on the connecting element and plugged onto the second connector part, since the connecting element is held rigidly relative to the first connector part in its first locking position.

Sobald die beiden Steckverbinderteile zusammengefügt sind, geben die mechanischen Mittel das Verbindungselement frei, welches daraufhin in die zweite, die Steckverbinderteile verriegelnde Rastposition rutscht. Das Zusammenfügen und Verriegeln der Steckverbinderteile kann somit ohne Unterbrechung in einem Arbeitsschritt erfolgen. Auch ein Trennen der Steckverbinderteile ist danach bei Bedarf jederzeit möglich, wobei lediglich die Haltekraft der Rastmittel zwischen der ersten und der zweiten Rastposition überwunden werden muß.Once the two connector parts are assembled, the mechanical means release the connecting element, which then slides into the second, the connector parts locking latching position. The assembly and locking of the connector parts can thus be done without interruption in one step. A separation of the connector parts is then at any time if necessary, with only the holding force of the locking means between the first and the second detent position must be overcome.

Insbesondere bei größeren, vielpoligen Steckverbindern ist es vorteilhaft, mehrere Rastmittel vorzusehen, welche die Steckverbinderteile aneinander festlegen. Ebenfalls zweckmäßig ist es, auch eine entsprechende Anzahl von Arretierungsmitteln zur Sicherung der Rastmittel vorzusehen. Dabei ist es vorteilhaft, wenn die Arretierungsmittel untereinander verbunden sind und dadurch gemeinsam gesetzt werden können. Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, wenn alle Arretierungsmittel einstückig an das Verbindungselement angeformt sind.Especially with larger, multi-pin connectors, it is advantageous to provide a plurality of locking means which define the connector parts together. It is also appropriate to provide a corresponding number of locking means for securing the locking means. It is advantageous if the locking means are interconnected and thereby can be set together. It when all locking means are integrally formed on the connecting element is particularly advantageous.

Im folgenden wird ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung anhand der Zeichnung dargestellt und näher erläutert.In the following an embodiment of the invention will be illustrated with reference to the drawing and explained in more detail.

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Figur 1
eine Ansicht des ersten Steckverbinderteils,
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eine schematische Darstellung der Anordnung von Rastarm und Arretierungsstegen,
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eine Ansicht des verbundenen ersten und zweiten Steckverbinderteils,
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Schnittansichten der Steckverbinderteile in mehreren Phasen des Zusammenfügens.
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FIG. 1
a view of the first connector part,
FIG. 2
a schematic representation of the arrangement of locking arm and locking webs,
FIG. 3
a view of the connected first and second connector part,
FIG. 4
Sectional views of the connector parts in several phases of assembly.

Die Figur 1 zeigt eine Ansicht schräg auf die Steckerseite eines ersten Steckverbinderteils (1).The FIG. 1 shows a view obliquely on the plug side of a first connector part (1).

Dieses erste Steckverbinderteil (1) besteht aus zwei jeweils einstückig ausgebildeten Elementen und zwar einerseits aus einem Steckhülsengehäuse (2) und andererseits einem riegelartigen Verbindungselement (3).This first connector part (1) consists of two elements each integrally formed on the one hand from a receptacle housing (2) and on the other hand, a bolt-like connecting element (3).

Das Steckhülsengehäuse (2) und das riegelartige Verbindungselement (3) sind durch Ineinanderformung oder durch unzugänglich angeordnete Verbindungsmittel untrennbar, aber grundsätzlich gegeneinander beweglich miteinander verbunden.The socket housing (2) and the bolt-like connecting element (3) are inseparable by interlocking or by inaccessibly arranged connecting means, but in principle mutually movably connected to each other.

Die Verbindungsmittel können beispielsweise durch widerhakenartige Rastnasen (4) ausgebildet sein, die mit dem Verbindungselement (3) federnd verbunden in eine Langlochausnehmung (15) am Steckhülsengehäuse (2) eingreifen und hierdurch das Verbindungselement (3) untrennbar und dennoch verschieblich am Steckhülsengehäuse (2) festlegen.The connecting means may be formed, for example, by barb-like latching lugs (4) which engage with the connecting element (3) in a slot recess (15) on the socket housing (2) and thereby the connecting element (3) inseparably and yet displaceably on the socket housing (2). establish.

Weiterhin legt eine mit dem Verbindungselement (3) elastisch verbundene Rastnase, zusammenwirkend mit zwei Ausnehmungen (16) im Steckhülsengehäuse (2), zwei Raststellungen fest, die das Verbindungselement gegenüber dem Steckhülsengehäuse (2) einnehmen kann. Eine entsprechend wirkende Rastnase (17) ist in dem im Schnitt dargestellten oberen Bereich des Steckhülsengehäuses erkennbar.Furthermore, one with the connecting element (3) elastically connected detent, cooperating with two recesses (16) in the receptacle housing (2), two detent positions determines that can take the connecting element relative to the receptacle housing (2). A correspondingly acting latching lug (17) can be seen in the upper region of the receptacle housing shown in section.

Das Steckhülsengehäuse (2) weist zwei im Gehäuseinneren einstückig angeformte, als Rastarme ausgebildete Rastelemente (5) auf, die jeweils mittels eines an der Außenseite des Steckhülsengehäuses (2) angeformten Betätigungselementes (6) gegen die Innenwände des Steckhülsengehäuses (2) verschwenkbar sind.The socket housing (2) has two integrally formed in the housing interior, designed as latching arms locking elements (5), each by means of a molded on the outside of the socket housing (2) actuating element (6) against the inner walls of the socket housing (2) are pivotable.

Diese Rastarme (5) dienen dazu, das erste Steckverbinderteil (1) mit einem in der Figur 1 nicht dargestellten zweiten Steckverbinderteil rastend zu verbinden und damit die elektrische und mechanische Verbindung der beiden Steckverbinderteile zu sichern. In der Figur 1 ist lediglich einer der beiden Rastarme (5) erkennbar.These latching arms (5) serve to the first connector part (1) with a in the FIG. 1 Not shown second connector part latching to connect and thus to secure the electrical and mechanical connection of the two connector parts. In the FIG. 1 only one of the two latching arms (5) can be seen.

Das Verbindungselement (3) besitzt als Arretierungsstege (10) ausgebildete Arretierungsmittel, die sich bei einer Verschiebung des Verbindungselementes (3) relativ zum Steckhülsengehäuse (1) in den Zwischenraum zwischen jeweils einem Rastarm (5) und der inneren Gehäusewand des Steckhülsengehäuses (2) schieben und so die Verschwenkbarkeit der Rastarme (5) blockieren. Eine durch die Rastarme (5) hergestellte Rastverbindung zum zweiten Steckverbinderteil ist danach, ohne ein Zurücksetzen des Verbindungselements (3) in die Ausgangsstellung, nicht mehr trennbar.The connecting element (3) has locking means (10) formed locking means which slide with a displacement of the connecting element (3) relative to the receptacle housing (1) in the intermediate space between a respective latching arm (5) and the inner housing wall of the receptacle housing (2) and thus block the pivotability of the latching arms (5). A latching connection to the second connector part produced by the latching arms (5) is thereafter, without resetting the connecting element (3) in the starting position, no longer separable.

Zur Verdeutlichung zeigt die Figur 2 eine aus dem Rastarm und den Arretierungsmitteln bestehende Anordnung in einer schematischen Darstellung. Wie aus der Projektionsskizze hervorgeht, besteht der Rastarm (5) aus zwei parallelen Rastarmschenkeln (11), die durch einen Quersteg (7) miteinander verbunden sind. Der Quersteg (7) weist zwei Endabschnitte (9) auf, die sich über die Verbindungsbereiche mit den Rastarmschenkel (11) hinaus erstrecken. Die Rastarmschenkel (11) werden von jeweils einem Arretierungssteg (10), wie die Figur 1 zeigt, winkelförmig entlang von zwei Außenflächen, umfaßt.To clarify the shows FIG. 2 a consisting of the locking arm and the locking means arrangement in a schematic Presentation. As can be seen from the projection diagram, the latching arm (5) consists of two parallel Rastarmschenkeln (11) which are interconnected by a transverse web (7). The transverse web (7) has two end sections (9) which extend beyond the connecting regions with the latching arm legs (11). The Rastarmschenkel (11) are each of a Arretierungssteg (10), like the FIG. 1 shows, angularly along two outer surfaces includes.

Zwischen den Rastarmschenkeln (11) liegt ein federndes Element (8), welches mit den Arretierungsstegen (11) verbunden ist und darüber hinaus ein Teil des Verbindungselementes (3) ausbildet.Between the Rastarmschenkeln (11) is a resilient element (8), which is connected to the Arretierungsstegen (11) and beyond a part of the connecting element (3) is formed.

Der Vorgang des Zusammensteckens und Verriegelns von zwei Steckverbinderteilen ist in der Figur 4 anhand einer Reihe von Schnittzeichnungen dargestellt. Diese Schnittzeichnungen beziehen sich auf zwei verschiedene Schnittebenen durch die Steckverbinderteile (1, 12), deren Lage in der Figur 3 dargestellt ist. Ein Vergleich der Figuren 1 und 3 zeigt, daß die Schnittebene 1 das federnde Element (8) schneidet, während die Schnittebene 2 durch einen Arretierungssteg (10) verläuft.
Wesentlich ist, daß das Verbindungselement (3) die Rastarme (5) erst dann verriegelt, wenn die beiden Steckverbinderteile (1, 12) zusammengefügt sind.The process of mating and locking two connector parts is in the FIG. 4 illustrated by a series of sectional drawings. These sectional drawings refer to two different cutting planes through the connector parts (1, 12) whose position in the FIG. 3 is shown. A comparison of FIGS. 1 and 3 shows that the cutting plane 1 intersects the resilient element (8) while the cutting plane 2 passes through a locking web (10).
It is essential that the connecting element (3) locks the latching arms (5) only when the two connector parts (1, 12) are joined together.

Figur 4a zeigt den Beginn des Steckvorgangs. Hierbei sind das erste und das zweite Steckverbinderteil (1, 12) bereits ein Stück weit ineinander geschoben, aber noch nicht miteinander verrastet. FIG. 4a shows the beginning of the plug-in process. Here are the first and the second connector part (1, 12) already pushed a little way into each other, but not yet locked together.

In der Ebene 1 liegt das federnde Elemente (8) auf gleicher Höhe und im direkten Kontakt mit dem Quersteg (7) des Rastarms. Hieraus ergibt sich, daß in dieser Fügephase das Verbindungselement (3) nicht gegenüber dem Steckhülsengehäuse (2) verschieblich ist. Das erste Steckverbinderteil (1) erscheint damit für einen Bediener als ein einziges kompaktes Teil, welches für den Steckvorgang auch gut am riegelförmigen Abschnitt des Verbindungselement (3) erfaßt und geführt werden kann.In level 1, the resilient elements (8) is at the same height and in direct contact with the transverse web (7) of the locking arm. It follows that in this joining phase, the connecting element (3) is not relative to the receptacle housing (2) displaceable. The first connector part (1) thus appears for an operator as a single compact part, which can also be detected and guided well on the latch-shaped portion of the connecting element (3) for the insertion process.

In der Ebene 2 liegt das Ende des Arretierungssteges (10) noch vor dem Endabschnitt (9) des Rastarmquersteges, so daß der Rastarm in dieser Einsteckphase noch frei verschwenkbar ist.In the plane 2, the end of the Arretierungssteges (10) is still in front of the end portion (9) of the Rastarmquersteges, so that the locking arm is still free to pivot in this insertion phase.

Durch die Krafteinwirkung auf das Verbindungselement (3), drückt das federnde Element (8) auf den Quersteg (7) des Rastarms, so daß dieser einer Rastkontur (13) am zweiten Steckverbinderteil (12) folgt (Figur 4b, Ebene 1).By the action of force on the connecting element (3), the resilient element (8) presses on the transverse web (7) of the latching arm, so that this follows a latching contour (13) on the second connector part (12) ( FIG. 4b , Level 1).

Schon bei einer minimalen Auslenkung des Rastarms, bewirkt dieser, daß sich eine zusätzliche Überdeckung zwischen dem Arretierungssteg (10) und den Endabschnitten (9) am Quersteg des Rastarm ergibt. Hierdurch wird das federnde Element (8) während des Steckvorgangs entlastet (Figur 4b, Ebene 2).Even with a minimum deflection of the latching arm, this causes an additional overlap between the Arretierungssteg (10) and the end portions (9) results in the crosspiece of the locking arm. As a result, the resilient element (8) is relieved during the plug-in operation ( FIG. 4b , Level 2).

Bei Weiterführung des Steckvorgangs gelangt zunächst der Quersteg (7) des Rastarms über die Rastkontur (13) und rastet dahinter ein. Nach dem Verrasten des Rastarms auf dem zweiten Steckverbinderteil (12) befindet sich das federnden Element (8) auf dem oberen labilen Totpunkt der Rastkontur (13); dies ist in der Figur 4c, Ebene 1 erkennbar. Gleichzeitig findet eine Entkopplung zwischen den Arretierungsstegen (10) und dem Rastarm auf der Ebene 2 statt, da sich die Endabschnitte (9) des freigegebenen Rastarms nun mit den Arretierungsstegen (10) nicht mehr auf gleicher Höhe befinden.Upon continuation of the plugging process, the transverse web (7) of the latching arm first passes over the latching contour (13) and engages behind it. After locking the locking arm on the second connector part (12) is the resilient element (8) on the upper unstable dead center of the locking contour (13); this is in the Figure 4c , Level 1 recognizable. At the same time a decoupling takes place between the Arretierungsstegen (10) and the locking arm on the level 2, since the end portions (9) of the released latching arm are now no longer at the same level with the Arretierungsstegen (10).

Damit wird das Verbindungselement (3) gegenüber dem Steckhülsengehäuse (2) verschiebbar und kann in eine, die beiden Steckverbinderteile (1, 12) verriegelnde Position gebracht werden. Dies ist in den beiden Teilfiguren 4d dargestellt. In der Ebene 1 hat sich der Endabschnitt des federnden Elements (8) über den Quersteg (7) des Rastarms geschoben und hält diesen hinter der Kante der Rastkontur (13) fest. Auf der dem Rastarm gegenüberliegende Seite wird die Beweglichkeit des Endabschnitts des federnden Elements (8) zudem durch einen Gehäusewandabschnitt (14) begrenzt, so daß auch ein Lösen der Arretierung durch ein mechanisches Verschwenken des Rastarms durch das Betätigungselement (6) verhindert ist.Thus, the connecting element (3) relative to the receptacle housing (2) is displaceable and can be placed in a, the two connector parts (1, 12) locking position. This is in the two subfigures 4d shown. In the plane 1, the end portion of the resilient element (8) has pushed over the transverse web (7) of the locking arm and holds it behind the edge of the locking contour (13). On the opposite side of the locking arm, the mobility of the end portion of the resilient member (8) is also limited by a housing wall portion (14), so that a release of the lock by a mechanical pivoting of the latching arm by the actuating element (6) is prevented.

In der Ebene 2 übergreifen in dieser Position die Arretierungsstege (10) die Endabschnitte (9) des Querstegs am Rastarm und liefern so einen wesentlichen Beitrag zur Verriegelung der Steckverbinderteile (1, 12).In the plane 2 engage in this position, the locking webs (10), the end portions (9) of the crosspiece on the locking arm and thus provide a significant contribution to the locking of the connector parts (1, 12).

Ein Entriegeln der Steckverbinderteile (1, 12) ist allein dadurch möglich, daß das Verbindungselement (3) entgegen der Steckrichtung des ersten Steckverbinderteils (1) verschoben wird, wodurch sowohl das federnde Element (8) als auch die Arretierungsstege (10) die entsprechenden Abschnitte des Rastarms freigeben.Unlocking of the connector parts (1, 12) is possible only in that the connecting element (3) against the insertion direction of the first connector part (1) is moved, whereby both the resilient element (8) and the locking webs (10) the corresponding sections release the locking arm.

Ein besonderer Vorteil eines derartigen Steckverbinders, dessen Steckverbinderteile erst nach dem Zusammenfügen verriegelt werden können, besteht darin, daß das erste Steckverbinderteil am Verbindungselement, welches die Arretierungsmittel betätigt, gehalten und gesteckt werden kann und in einem Arbeitsgang, also ohne eine Unterbrechung des Steckvorgangs auch eine Verriegelung der beiden Steckverbinderteile miteinander bewirkt. Dies ermöglicht eine besonders schnelle, kostengünstige und sichere Montage der Steckverbinderteile miteinander.A particular advantage of such a connector, the connector parts can only be locked after assembly, is that the first connector part on the connecting element, which actuates the locking means can be held and plugged and in one operation, so without an interruption of the plug-in also a Locking the two connector parts causes each other. This allows a particularly fast, inexpensive and secure mounting of the connector parts together.

Bezugszeichenreference numeral

11
erstes Steckverbinderteilfirst connector part
22
SteckhülsengehäuseReceptacle housing
33
Verbindungselement (Riegel)Connecting element (bar)
44
Rastnaselocking lug
55
Rastelement (Rastarm)Latching element (latching arm)
66
Betätigungselementactuator
77
Querstegcrosspiece
88th
federndes Elementresilient element
99
Endabschnitte (am Quersteg 7)End sections (on the crosspiece 7)
1010
ArretierungsstegeArretierungsstege
1111
RastarmschenkelRastarmschenkel
1212
zweites Steckverbinderteilsecond connector part
1313
Rastkonturcatch contour
1414
GehäusewandabschnittHousing wall section
1515
Langlochausnehmungelongate recess
1616
Ausnehmungenrecesses
1717
Rastnaselocking lug

Claims (12)

  1. Electrical plug-type connector for a motor vehicle, having two connector members that can be joined together,
    with the first connector member being joined to the second connector member by means of snap-in elements once the connector members have been assembled,
    with detent means that are integrally moulded onto a fastener element for securing the connection between the first connector member and the second connector member,
    with the fastener element being capable of adopting at least two detent positions in respect of the first connector member,
    whereby when the connector members are joined together, the detent means release the snap-in elements in the first detent position and secure the snap-in elements in the second detent position,
    and whereby the fastener element is undetachably connected to the first connector member and is held non-displaceably in the first detent position by mechanical means, including a resilient element, whenever it is not joined to the second connector member,
    characterised in that
    when the connector members (1, 12) are not assembled, the resilient element (8) is non-displaceable against a section of the snap-in element (5) designed as a cross-bar (7), and
    that as a result of the snap-in element (5) latching into place on a snap contour (13) of the second connector member (12), the cross-bar (7) releases the displaceability of the resilient element (8) and thus of the fastener element (3).
  2. Electrical plug-type connector according to Claim 1, characterised in that the first connector member (1) is attached to the second connector member (12) by way of several snap-in elements (5).
  3. Electrical plug-type connector according to Claim 2, characterised in that the fastener element (3) shows several detent means (8, 10), at least one of which acts on one of the snap-in elements, respectively, once the fastener element (3) is in the second detent position.
  4. Electrical plug-type connector according to Claim 1, characterised in that the direction of displacement of the fastener element (3) in relation to the first connector member (1) extends parallel to the direction of insertion of the connector members (1, 12).
  5. Electrical plug-type connector according to Claim 4, characterised in that, in relation to the first detent position in the direction of displacement of the first connector member (1), the second detent position is located facing towards the second connector member (12).
  6. Electrical plug-type connector according to Claim 1, characterised in that the fastener element (3) is attached to the first connector member (1) by way of a snap-in connection.
  7. Electrical plug-type connector according to Claim 1, characterised in that the fastener element (3) and the first connector member (1) are moulded into each other.
  8. Electrical plug-type connector according to Claim 1 or Claim 2, characterised in that the at least one snap-in element (5) is executed as a catch arm which is integrally moulded onto the first connector member (1).
  9. Electrical plug-type connector according to Claim 8, characterised in that the catch arm (5) is located approximately parallel to one wall of a receptacle housing (2) and can be swivelled in relation to the wall.
  10. Electrical plug-type connector according to Claim 8, characterised in that the catch arm (5) is located in the interior of the receptacle housing (2).
  11. Electrical plug-type connector according to Claim 9 or Claim 10, characterised in that two catch arms (5) are located on opposing walls of the receptacle housing (2).
  12. Electrical plug-type connector according to Claim 8, characterised in that, in one detent position, detent means (8, 10) restrict the swivellability of the at least one catch arm (5) in at least one direction of rotation.
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