EP3018768A1 - Connecteur a fiches electrique comprenant une section de raccordement etanche - Google Patents

Connecteur a fiches electrique comprenant une section de raccordement etanche Download PDF

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EP3018768A1
EP3018768A1 EP15193920.4A EP15193920A EP3018768A1 EP 3018768 A1 EP3018768 A1 EP 3018768A1 EP 15193920 A EP15193920 A EP 15193920A EP 3018768 A1 EP3018768 A1 EP 3018768A1
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electrical contact
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Manfredo Mirabella-Greco
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Mitron Systemelektronik GmbH
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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
    • H01R24/00—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure
    • H01R24/58—Contacts spaced along longitudinal axis of engagement
    • 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
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/52—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
    • H01R13/5202—Sealing means between parts of housing or between housing part and a wall, e.g. sealing rings
    • 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
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/52—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
    • H01R13/521—Sealing between contact members and housing, e.g. sealing insert

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  • the invention relates to a connector for electrically connecting an electrical conductor with an electrical connection element, wherein the connector has a contact portion for insertion into the electrical connection element and a connection portion for connection to the electrical conductor.
  • the connector further includes a housing which encloses the terminal portion.
  • Electrical connectors usually consist of a plug part and a coupling part.
  • the plug part is inserted into the coupling part for producing the electrical connection.
  • the individual electrical connectors can be designed differently depending on the application.
  • thermometers for monitoring the temperature in the preparation of food are known. Especially in the preparation of meat dishes or fish dishes is often the temperature inside the food to be prepared relevant. This temperature is usually different to the temperature in the interior of a furnace. While the temperature in the interior of a furnace is usually controlled by a thermostat and / or displayed on a display, the temperature in the interior of food during preparation can be determined via separate thermometers and viewed via a corresponding display of the thermometer.
  • thermometers must withstand high temperatures, in particular up to 250 degrees Celsius and protected against the ingress of liquids or be sealed.
  • a temperature sensor which can be inserted, for example, in the meat or fish, connected to an electrical conductor and the electrical conductor out of the interior of the furnace, so that the rest of the electronics and the display is located outside the furnace.
  • the electrical conductor can be led out of the interior of the furnace in the region of the sealing of the furnace door.
  • the connection region between the temperature sensor and the electrical conductor is usually potted.
  • Such a thermometer is independent of the construction of the furnace.
  • Object of the present invention is to provide a connector for electrically connecting an electrical conductor with an electrical connection element, wherein the connector in the interior of a furnace with an electrical connection element, such as a socket, can be plugged together to provide, for example, a thermometer.
  • the invention proposes a connector for electrical connection of an electrical conductor with an electrical connection element, wherein the connector has a contact portion for insertion into the electrical connection element and a connection portion for connection to the electrical conductor. Furthermore, the connector has a housing which encloses the connection section. According to the invention, the housing includes a substantially liquid-tight and / or gas-tight space in which the connection section is arranged.
  • the connector can be used to connect a temperature sensor.
  • the sensor is connected via the electrical conductor to the connector, whereby a temperature sensor is formed, which may constitute part of a thermometer.
  • thermometer can be used for example in the oven, wherein the connector in a provided in the interior of the oven socket, which forms the electrical connection element , can be inserted.
  • the electronics and the display of the thermometer can be arranged in the field of electronics for the oven. Thus, no separate thermometer, which must be led out of the interior of the oven, required. On the outdoor display of the oven, for example, the temperature can be read.
  • connection section preferably connects to the contact section.
  • the electrical conductor is preferably connected in the region of the connection section with electrical contact elements of the connector.
  • the electrical conductor in the region of the connection section can be soldered to electrical contact elements of the connector.
  • At least the connection portion, that is, the region in which the connector is connected to the electrical conductor, is disposed completely in the housing and thus in the liquid-tight and / or gas-tight space formed by the housing.
  • the connector is designed as a plug, and particularly preferably as a jack.
  • the connector preferably has the form factor of a jack plug.
  • the connector according to the standard for jack plug has the appropriate shapes and dimensions and thus is compatible with a jack for the jack.
  • the connector is designed such that through the housing a substantially liquid-tight and / or gas-tight space is included, in which the connection portion is arranged.
  • Jack plugs are commonly used in audio engineering, for example for connecting a headphone to an amplifier. It can jack 2-pin or 3-pin design or other poles, for example, for additional functions have.
  • Jack plugs are not sealed against ingress of liquids and / or gases. Furthermore, jack plugs are not temperature resistant. This means that standard jack plugs are not dimensionally stable at temperatures of up to 250 degrees Celsius. In particular, the insulation layers between the individual poles of the jack plug are usually not temperature resistant up to 250 degrees Celsius.
  • the plug connector has a first electrical contact element and a second electrical contact element arranged in regions around the first electrical contact element. Between the first electrical contact element and the second electrical contact element, a first electrically insulating layer is preferably arranged.
  • the first electrical contact element may be formed as a contact tip arranged at the first end side of the connector and having a contact tip adjoining this contact tip extending longitudinally within the contact portion extending electrically conductive shaft.
  • the second electrical contact element can be arranged, for example, tubular or sleeve-shaped around the electrically conductive shaft.
  • the first and the second electrical contact element are coaxial or at least partially coaxial with each other.
  • the two electrical contact elements thus form the poles of the connector.
  • the first electrically insulating layer serves for electrical insulation between the two electrical contact elements.
  • the electrically insulating layer of plastic, in particular liquid crystalline polymer (LCP) and / or a thermoplastic material, for example polyetheretherketone (PEEK) or consist thereof.
  • first sealing means for sealing against ingress of liquids and / or gases in the space enclosed by the housing. It is preferably provided that the first sealing means is not formed by the first electrically insulating layer, but a separate sealing means is provided. Preferably, the first sealing means is in direct contact with the housing and the second electrical contact element. For example, the first sealing means may be arranged in the region of the first end face of the housing.
  • the first sealing means is arranged on an outer surface of the second electrical contact element.
  • the first sealing means is thus in direct contact with the outer surface of the second electrical contact element and with the inner surface of the housing.
  • the first sealing means is arranged on the outer surface completely circumferentially around the outer surface.
  • the first sealing means may preferably be formed as an edge arranged obliquely to an outer surface of the second electrical contact element. This is to be understood that the first sealing means arranged at an angle to the outer surface of the second electrical contact element wherein the angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees, and most preferably between 5 degrees and 45 degrees.
  • the first sealing means comprises metal, for example brass, or consists thereof.
  • the first sealing means further preferably connects to an external thread arranged on an outer surface of the second electrical contact element.
  • an external thread for screwing to the housing of the connector is provided on the outer surface of the second electrical contact element.
  • the housing may have an internal thread, whereby it can be screwed onto the second electrical contact element.
  • the first sealant and the external thread of the same material such as brass.
  • the housing preferably has brass and nickel.
  • a third electrical contact element between the second electrical contact element and the first electrical contact element or between the second electrical contact element, a third electrical contact element, a second sealing means for sealing against ingress of liquids and / or gases is disposed in the space enclosed by the housing.
  • a first sealing means for sealing the region between the housing and the second electrical contact element but also a second sealing means for sealing the region between electrical contact elements, for example between the first and the second or between the third and the second contact element is provided.
  • a 3-pin connector is formed.
  • the third electrical contact element is then arranged in the sense of the present invention between the first electrical contact element and the second electrical contact element.
  • all three electrical contact elements are preferably arranged coaxially with each other.
  • the first electrical contact element may be designed to be substantially shaft-shaped or in sections, wherein the second and the third electrical contact element are arranged sleeve-shaped or tubular around the first electrical contact element.
  • an electrically insulating layer is provided between each two electrical contact elements. Between the second and third electrical contact element, a first electrically insulating layer is provided, wherein a second electrically insulating layer is arranged between the first and the third electrical contact element. The second sealing means is then in direct contact with the second electrical contact element and the third electrical contact element.
  • the second sealant is preferably adhesively bonded to the first electrically insulating layer.
  • the second sealing means is preferably not only in direct contact with the electrical contact elements, for example the second and first electrical contact element or the second and third electrical contact element, but also with the first insulating layer.
  • the second sealing means is designed such that it can form an adhesive connection with the first electrically insulating layer.
  • the second sealing means is arranged such that it is in contact with an end face of the second electrical contact element and in contact with an end face of the first insulating layer.
  • the second sealing means is preferably arranged on an outer surface of the first or third electrical contact element.
  • a third sealing means for sealing against ingress of liquids and / or gases is preferably arranged in the space enclosed by the housing.
  • a third sealing means is provided for sealing the region between the first electrical contact element and the third electrical contact element.
  • the third sealing means is arranged such that it is in direct contact with the first electrical contact element as well as with the third electrical contact element.
  • a second electrically insulating layer is arranged between the first electrical contact element and the third electrical contact element, wherein the third sealing means is adhesively connected to the second electrically insulating layer.
  • both the second and the third sealing means are preferably designed such that they at high temperatures, for example at Temperatures up to 250 degrees Celsius, are dimensionally stable and can form an adhesive connection with the electrically insulating layers between the electrical contact elements. Furthermore, both the second sealing means and the third sealing means are electrically insulating and hydrophobic.
  • first sealing means and / or the second sealing means and / or the third sealing means are at least partially, particularly preferably completely, enclosed by the housing. This is understood to mean that the first sealing means and / or the second sealing means and / or the third sealing means are arranged in the liquid-tight and / or gas-tight space formed by the housing.
  • the second sealant and / or the third sealant may comprise or consist of silicone and / or epoxy resin.
  • both sealing means are electrically insulating and can produce adhesion with the corresponding electrically insulating layer and are hydrophobic.
  • sealants with silicone and / or epoxy are temperature resistant to, for example, 250 degrees Celsius.
  • a fourth sealing means for sealing against ingress of liquids and / or gases in the space enclosed by the housing is arranged between the second electrical contact element and the housing.
  • the fourth sealing means is preferably arranged outside the housing at least in regions.
  • the fourth sealing means is preferably arranged on the outer surface of the second electrical contact element and is in contact with the front edge of the housing.
  • the fourth sealant may be made of the same material as the second and third sealants.
  • the fourth sealant connects in the longitudinal direction of the connector to the first sealant, wherein the first sealant is at least partially enclosed by the housing and the fourth sealant is at least partially disposed outside of the housing.
  • an end edge of the housing may be arranged or the first and the fourth sealing means may be arranged spaced apart on the outer surface of the second electrical contact element.
  • a temperature sensor further comprising a temperature sensor, which is connected via an electrical conductor with a connector provided.
  • the connector according to the invention is designed according to one of claims 1 to 12.
  • thermometer comprising a temperature sensor according to claim 13 is provided.
  • FIG. 1 shows a side view of a connector 100, wherein the contact portion 12 is shown in sectional view.
  • the connector 100 can with its contact portion 12 in an electrical connection element 11, which as in FIG. 1 shown as a socket can be inserted into it to produce an electrical connection of an electrical conductor 10 with this electrical connection element 11.
  • the contact section 12 is adjoined by a connection section 13 enclosed or enclosed by the housing 14 of the connector 100. In the region of the connection section 13, the plug connector 100 is connected to the electrical conductor 10.
  • a substantially liquid-tight and / or gas-tight space 20 is enclosed or formed by the housing 14, in which the connection section 13 is arranged.
  • the connector 100 for a temperature sensor 200 and a thermometer 300 can also be used in areas in which liquids are used or at least high humidity exists.
  • the connector can thus be used in the interior of a baking oven.
  • FIG. 2 shows a longitudinal sectional view of a connector 100 and a portion of the connector 100.
  • the connector 100 is formed 3-pin and thus has three electrical contact elements 15, 16, 17 on.
  • the first electrical contact element 15 is arranged like a shaft and extends from a first end face of the contact section 12 to the end of the connection section 13 in the space 20 enclosed by the housing 14.
  • the second electrical contact element 16 is coaxial and thus around the first electrical contact element 15 arranged around and forms the outermost electrical contact or pole of the connector 100.
  • the third electrical contact element 17 is also coaxial with the first electrical contact element 15 and also coaxial with the second arranged electrical contact element 16. In this case, the third electrical contact element 17 is arranged between the first electrical contact element 15 and the second electrical contact element 16.
  • an electrically insulating layer 18, 19 for electrical insulation of the electrical contact elements is provided in each case.
  • the first electrically insulating layer 18 is arranged between the second electrical contact element 16 and the third electrical contact element 17.
  • the second electrically insulating layer 19 is arranged between the first electrical contact element 15 and the third electrical contact element 17.
  • the housing 14 has in the region of the first end face of an internal thread, whereby the housing 14 can be screwed onto an outer surface 25 of the second electrical contact element 16 arranged external thread 26.
  • a first sealing means 21 is arranged on the outer surface 25 of the second electrical contact element 16.
  • the first sealing means 21 adjoins the external thread 26 and is formed as an obliquely arranged to the outer surface 25 of the second electrical contact element 16 edge and made of metal.
  • a second sealing means 22 is arranged in the space 20 enclosed by the housing 14.
  • the second sealant 22 is made of silicone and is thus also at higher temperatures, For example, at temperatures up to 250 degrees Celsius dimensionally stable. Furthermore, the second sealing means is thus also electrically insulating and hydrophobic.
  • the second sealant 22 is adhesively bonded to the first electrically insulating layer 18.
  • a third sealing means 23 is likewise provided in the space 20 enclosed by the housing 14.
  • FIG. 3 shows schematically the arrangement of a thermometer 300 with a temperature sensor 200.
  • the temperature sensor 200 has at one end to a temperature sensor 50, which can be inserted, for example, in a meat or fish piece to be prepared.
  • the temperature sensor 50 is connected via an electrical conductor 10 to the connector 100.
  • the connector 100 is according to FIG. 1 and 2 educated.
  • the connector 100 is designed as a jack or has the form factor of a jack plug and is inserted into a formed as a socket electrical connection element 11.
  • the thermometer 300 further includes electronics 51 and a display 52.
  • the thermometer 300 may be part of a baking oven.

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US4747712A (en) * 1983-11-22 1988-05-31 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Device for rotating and supporting a temperature probe
EP1686660A2 (fr) * 2005-01-28 2006-08-02 Delphi Technologies, Inc. Connecteur étanche à l'environnement pour assemblage autocentré
US20130157515A1 (en) * 2011-12-14 2013-06-20 Newsco Directional Support Services Inc. Dynamic contact bayonet electrical connector for harsh environments

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US2562544A (en) * 1948-01-31 1951-07-31 Stromberg Carlson Co Watertight plug and jack
US4018501A (en) * 1975-08-04 1977-04-19 Victor Electric Wire & Cable Corporation Multiple terminal connector plug
US4747712A (en) * 1983-11-22 1988-05-31 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Device for rotating and supporting a temperature probe
EP1686660A2 (fr) * 2005-01-28 2006-08-02 Delphi Technologies, Inc. Connecteur étanche à l'environnement pour assemblage autocentré
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