EP2056405B1 - Elément de fixation mécanique de tuyaux ou analogues sur un boîtier ou analogue et préparation d'un raccordement pour la mise en contact d'un conducteur de mise à la terre - Google Patents

Elément de fixation mécanique de tuyaux ou analogues sur un boîtier ou analogue et préparation d'un raccordement pour la mise en contact d'un conducteur de mise à la terre Download PDF

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EP2056405B1
EP2056405B1 EP20080075860 EP08075860A EP2056405B1 EP 2056405 B1 EP2056405 B1 EP 2056405B1 EP 20080075860 EP20080075860 EP 20080075860 EP 08075860 A EP08075860 A EP 08075860A EP 2056405 B1 EP2056405 B1 EP 2056405B1
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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
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/58—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation characterised by the form or material of the contacting members
    • H01R4/64—Connections between or with conductive parts having primarily a non-electric function, e.g. frame, casing, rail
    • H01R4/643—Connections between or with conductive parts having primarily a non-electric function, e.g. frame, casing, rail for rigid cylindrical bodies
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/58—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation characterised by the form or material of the contacting members
    • H01R4/60—Connections between or with tubular conductors

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  • the invention relates to a plug-in element for mechanically fixing pipes or the like to a housing or the like and for providing a connection for contacting a protective conductor, comprising a U-shaped bracket, wherein the U-shaped bracket is associated with a connection means.
  • plug-in elements are used in many industrial areas.
  • electronic water heaters are mentioned, in which the plug-in elements are used for fixing pipes or the like.
  • the male members serve primarily to mechanically fix pipes, pipe fittings, pipes or the like to a housing, a support or support member or the like, without obstructing the rotation of the pipes or the like.
  • the plug-in elements by their bracket-like training in a position to fix the pipes or the like on the one hand and on the other hand allow the free rotation of the tubes or the like.
  • the plug-in elements serve to enable the electrical coupling or contacting of a protective conductor. But the plug-in elements can just as well serve to fix fixed, non-rotatable tubes or the like at the same time and to produce an electrical coupling / contacting.
  • the mechanical fixation can be ensured, for example, by a first clamp, while the electrical coupling is effected by a second separate clamp.
  • this solution leads to an increased variety of parts and a complex installation.
  • Another solution provides that the mechanical fixation by a clamp, while an electrical connection is made by a soldered to the pipe or the like component, such as plug, clamp or screw.
  • this solution also requires additional assembly steps.
  • a plug-in element with the features of the preamble of claim 1 is also known.
  • the mechanical securing is achieved by the U-shaped bracket, while the terminal lug allows the connection of the protective conductor.
  • the known solution has the disadvantage that both functions mentioned are realized by a single U-shaped bracket, which means that neither of the two functions is optimally realized. In other words, either the mechanical fixation is insufficient or the electrical contact is unreliable.
  • a plug-in element of the type mentioned above in that the plug-in element has a second U-shaped bracket which is connected to the first U-shaped bracket.
  • the plug-in element is designed as a spring element, whereby in particular an improved electrical contact can be produced.
  • At least two electrical terminal lugs are assigned to one of the U-shaped brackets.
  • the plug element can additionally serve as a distributor.
  • a preferred development is characterized in that at least one of the two U-shaped brackets has at least one of the two legs a recess for forming a snap closure. This ensures that the plug element on the one hand simply plugged and on the other hand is harder to deduct for greater security.
  • the plug-in element shown in the figures is used for the mechanical fixing of rotatable tubes within a water heater and for providing an electrical contact of a protective conductor.
  • the plug-in element can also be used in other devices and devices for fixing fixed pipes or the like and providing an electrical connection.
  • FIG. 1 a preferably one-piece plug-in element 10 is shown, which is in unwound condition.
  • the plug-in element 10 shown is preferably a stamped and bent part.
  • the FIG. 1 shows the male member 10 in a state after punching and before bending.
  • the plug-in element 10 comprises a first U-shaped bracket 11 which is designed and arranged for receiving and fixing a pipe (not shown) or the like.
  • the plug-in element 10 has a second U-shaped bracket 12, which is connected to the first bracket 11.
  • the plug-in element 10 is further associated with a connection means 13 for a protective conductor or the like.
  • the two brackets 11 and 12 are connected together to form a U-shaped double clamp and bent (see in particular FIG. 4 ) and adapted to engage in corresponding grooves of the pipe or the like and set up.
  • a connecting web 14 connects the two brackets 11, 12 with each other such that the brackets 11, 12 are spaced from one another.
  • the two brackets 11, 12, each spanning a plane E 1 and E 2 are arranged substantially parallel to each other. In essence, however, also includes in particular that the two brackets 11, 12 starting from the connecting web 14 can easily diverge, as in FIG. 4 is indicated. As a result, the spring force of the plug-in element 10 is increased.
  • Each bracket 11, 12 has two legs 15, 16 and 17, 18, which are each spaced from each other.
  • the legs 15, 16 of the bracket 11 may be parallel to each other. However, preference is given to an arrangement in which the legs 15, 16 proceed slightly towards one another starting from the connecting web 14, as a result of which a higher holding force can be achieved.
  • the distance between the two legs 15, 16 depends on the outer diameter of the pipe to be fixed or the like.
  • the legs 17, 18 of the bracket 12 are parallel to each other, whereby in this arrangement, a slight inclination of the legs 17, 18 toward each other is possible.
  • the distance between the legs 17, 18 also depends on the diameter of the tube or the like, on which the plug-in element 10 is inserted. How the particular FIG. 1 can be seen, the distance between the legs 17, 18 is less than the distance of Legs 15, 16. However, the distances can also vary and, in particular, be the same.
  • the thickness of the bracket 11, 12 may be the same. However, it is preferred if the bracket 12 for providing the electrical connection has a greater material thickness than the bracket 11.
  • One of the bracket 11, 12 may also have at least one recess in the region of the legs 15 to 18.
  • the legs 17, 18 of the bracket 12, whose distance is less than the distance between the legs 15, 16 each have a recess 19, 20 on.
  • the recesses 19, 20 are in the plane E 2 and diametrically opposite each other.
  • the legs 15, 16 alternatively or cumulatively also have recesses.
  • only one leg 15 or 16 and 17 or 18 may be provided with a recess.
  • the legs 17, 18 of the bracket 12, starting from the recesses 19, 20 outwardly also have an insertion aid.
  • This insertion aid is formed in the embodiment shown by funnel-shaped in the direction of the recesses 19, 20 extending chamfers 21, 22.
  • the insertion aids may be formed in other known ways.
  • the legs 15, 16 of the bracket 11 may also be provided with such insertion aids.
  • the plug-in element 10 may be formed as a spring element. As already mentioned, a spring force by the slight inclined arrangement of the bracket 11, 12 are applied to each other. This spring force acts in the mounted state of the plug-in element 10 in a direction which is approximately perpendicular to the planes E 1 and E 2 . Alternatively or cumulatively, a spring force can be provided which acts perpendicular to the pipe or the like within the plane E1 or E2 in the assembled state of the plug-in element 10. This spring force is generated in that the two legs 17, 18 of the bracket 12 have a distance which is less than the outer diameter of the tube or the like, to which the plug-in element 10 is attached. This spring effect is reinforced by a slot 23 which is formed in the connecting web 14. The connecting web 14 extends for this reason in comparison to the bracket 11 in the area of the bracket 12 (see in particular Figures 1 and 2 ). The slot 23 extends parallel to the legs 17, 18th
  • the connecting means 13, which is preferably associated with the bracket 12, comprises in the embodiment described two terminal lugs 24, 25.
  • the connecting means 13 may also have a terminal lug or more than two terminal lugs.
  • the other bracket 11, which actually serves the mechanical fixation, a connection means may be assigned in the form of one or more terminal lugs or the like.
  • the plug element 10 is made of copper. But there are also other electrically conductive materials used. Of course, the plug-in element 10 may also be produced in a different way than in the punch-bending process. Furthermore, the plug-in element 10 can also be formed from several parts.

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  1. Élément de couplage (10) destiné à la fixation mécanique de tuyaux ou similaires à un boîtier ou similaire, ainsi qu'à la préparation d'un raccord pour la mise en contact d'un conducteur de protection, comprenant un étrier en U (12) pourvu d'un dispositif de raccordement (13), caractérisé par le fait que l'élément de couplage (10) comporte un second étrier en U (11) relié au premier étrier en U (12).
  2. Élément de couplage, selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les deux étriers en U (11, 12) sont reliés l'un à l'autre pour former une chambre en U, de manière à ce que les deux étriers (11, 12) soient espacés et soient reliés l'un à l'autre par une entretoise de liaison (14).
  3. Élément de couplage, selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que les deux branches (15, 17 ; 16, 18) des deux étriers en U (11, 12) sont respectivement opposées l'une à l'autre.
  4. Élément de couplage, selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé par sa conception d'un seul tenant.
  5. Élément de couplage, selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé par sa conception comme élément de suspension.
  6. Élément de couplage, selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que l'étrier en U (12) pour la préparation à l'établissement d'un contact électrique est plus résistant que l'étrier en U (11) destiné à recevoir et à fixer le tuyau ou similaire.
  7. Élément de couplage, selon la revendication 5 ou 6, caractérisé en ce que la force élastique dans l'étrier en U (12) sert à la préparation de l'établissement du raccordement électrique.
  8. Élément de couplage, selon l'une des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que les deux étriers en U (11, 12) et les plans E1 et E2 qui s'y rapportent, sont généralement positionnés parallèlement l'un par rapport à l'autre.
  9. Élément de couplage, selon l'une des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce que l'un des étriers en U (12) comporte au moins deux pattes de connexion électrique (24, 25).
  10. Élément de couplage, selon l'une des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce qu'au moins l'un des deux étriers en U (12) comporte, sur au moins l'une des deux branches (17, 18) une encoche (19, 20) permettant de former une fermeture à encliquetage.
  11. Élément de couplage, selon l'une des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisé en ce que les deux branches (17, 18) d'un étrier en U (12) comportent une encoche (19, 20), lesquelles encoches (19, 20) sont opposées l'une à l'autre dans le plan E1 ou E2.
  12. Élément de couplage, selon l'une des revendications 1 à 11, caractérisé en ce que les deux encoches (19, 20) sont positionnées sur l'étrier en U (12) en vue de préparer la liaison électrique.
  13. Élément de couplage, selon l'une des revendications 1 à 12, caractérisé en ce que l'écartement des deux branches (17, 18) de l'étrier en U (12) pour la préparation de la liaison électrique est inférieur à l'écartement des deux branches (15, 16) de l'étrier en U (11) destiné à recevoir et à fixer le tuyau ou similaire.
  14. Élément de couplage, selon l'une des revendications 1 à 13, caractérisé par sa conception par emboutissage et pliage.
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