EP3125370B1 - Power supply with pivotable lever terminal - Google Patents

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EP3125370B1
EP3125370B1 EP15178525.0A EP15178525A EP3125370B1 EP 3125370 B1 EP3125370 B1 EP 3125370B1 EP 15178525 A EP15178525 A EP 15178525A EP 3125370 B1 EP3125370 B1 EP 3125370B1
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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
    • H01R4/28—Clamped connections, spring connections
    • H01R4/48—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member
    • H01R4/4809—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member using a leaf spring to bias the conductor toward the busbar
    • H01R4/4828—Spring-activating arrangements mounted on or integrally formed with the spring housing
    • H01R4/48365—Spring-activating arrangements mounted on or integrally formed with the spring housing with integral release means

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  • the present invention relates to a power supply with a housing and at least one electrical connection terminal, which serves for connecting primary and / or secondary conductors to the power supply.
  • a power supply is basically known and typically includes a transformer which transforms an AC voltage applied across the primary conductors into a lower voltage which is tapped via the secondary conductors.
  • the power supply may include electrical circuits that realize rectification and / or stabilization of the transformed voltage.
  • the power supply can convert a mains voltage of 230 V with a frequency of 50 Hz into a stabilized DC voltage of 12 V.
  • connection terminal To connect a conductor to the connection terminal, the relevant conductor end must be fastened to the connection terminal in such a way that unintentional disconnection of the conductor from the connection terminal is prevented and electrical contact with the conductor is ensured.
  • a screw clamp disposed within the housing is used, a screw being rotated through an opening of the housing to fix a conductor end inserted in the terminal to the terminal.
  • a spring clamp may be used which allows for simplified connection of the conductor by manual operation of an associated lever.
  • a spring clip is disadvantageous in comparison with a screw clamp in that it requires more space. This aspect is particularly important if the power supply must not exceed predetermined dimensions, for example, if the power supply is to be mounted in a standardized flush-mounted box.
  • each electrical installation equipment for installation in flush-mounted boxes are known in which the contacting of an electrical conductor via a terminal with a pivotally mounted lever, which is operable from outside the electrical installation device.
  • the lever is pivotable with a non-mounted installation device between a closed position and an open position.
  • the EP 0 915 537 A1 also discloses an electrical installation device for installation in flush-mounted boxes, in which via a push-button actuated spring terminals are provided to connect electrical conductors with the installation device.
  • a switching power supply known with a housing having two substantially parallel major surfaces and a peripheral surface, and at least one electrical terminal for connecting primary and / or secondary conductors to the power supply, wherein the terminal is formed as a screw terminal.
  • the solution according to the invention benefits, on the one hand, from the advantages of easy installability, since, for connecting a conductor, the relevant conductor end is inserted into the terminal and the lever is only operated manually, i. must be pivoted from the open position to the closed position. A separate tool is not necessary.
  • the lever is actually actuated slightly from outside the housing, the lever is preferably located near the peripheral surface, so that the terminal with the lever takes up as little space within the housing.
  • the assembled state is when the housing is mounted with one of its major surfaces on a wall.
  • the relevant main surface can rest against the wall surface in particular, or at least be spaced a slight distance away from the wall surface.
  • the pivotability of the lever restrict to exclude at least pivoting of the lever in the open position.
  • the wall thus constitutes in this case a stop portion, which is located in the movement path of the lever and thereby limits the pivotability.
  • the lever can pivot in the course of pivoting out of the housing and be blocked by the wall.
  • the lever is pivotally mounted such that the lever pivots in the course of pivoting from the closed position into the open position of a main surface and / or the peripheral surface of the housing. Swinging out of the peripheral surface is particularly advantageous if the power supply unit is mounted in a flush-mounted box and an inner circumferential surface of the flush-mounted box is opposite the (outer) peripheral surface of the housing.
  • the lever is blocked in this case by the inner peripheral surface and is thus particularly well secured against unwanted pivoting.
  • the lever or a section thereof can swing out of a main surface, in particular of the main surface mounted on the wall.
  • the wall in question may in particular be a room wall or a wall of a housing or a flush-mounted box.
  • the housing can be mounted in a common flush-mounted box with an inner diameter of 55 mm, the housing preferably has a suitably dimensioned shape so that it can be inscribed in the inner circumference of the flush-mounted box and completely received by the interior of the box.
  • the housing preferably has the shape of a hollow cylinder or a prism, wherein the peripheral surface is formed in accordance with cylinder jacket-shaped or prismamantelförmig.
  • the main surfaces of the housing are perpendicular to the peripheral surface of the housing.
  • one major surface is spaced closer to a pivot axis of the lever than the other major surface, the housing being mounted on the one major surface.
  • the pivot axis is arranged asymmetrically with respect to the two main surfaces.
  • the pivoting range of the lever can be assigned to one of the main surfaces, in which the lever, for example, e.g. swings out only from the associated Hautpt Chemistry when the lever is pivoted from the closed position to the open position.
  • the relevant main surface is preferably the main surface with which the housing is mounted on the wall.
  • the housing has a receiving recess into which the lever in the closed position is completely or partially retractable.
  • the lever is thereby protected against unintentional pivoting from a housing surface.
  • the lever can also be actuated from outside the housing so that conductors can be easily connected to the terminal without special tools.
  • the lever may slightly protrude from the peripheral surface in the closed position, i. the lever can be sunk but not completely in the receiving recess. As a result, in particular, a Verschwenkungsweg the lever can be shortened, whereby the lever is held particularly secure in the closed position.
  • a portion of the lever on the wall or an inner peripheral surface of a flush box or a wall of a recess of the wall can be supported when the housing is mounted on the wall or in the flush-mounted box.
  • the lever in the closed position closes at least substantially flush with a main surface and / or the Peripheral surface of the housing.
  • the lever may have at least one protrusion which extends outwardly away from the lever with respect to the housing.
  • the lever may have a profile with a plurality of outwardly facing elevations or projections, whereby a surface facing away from the housing of the lever uneven is trained. The installer can easily operate the lever without slipping. Further, by elevating the minimum distance of the lever to the wall can be shortened, whereby the pivotability of the lever is particularly effectively limited when the housing is mounted.
  • the peripheral surface has at least one flattened section on which the connection terminal is provided.
  • a plurality of levers can advantageously be arranged next to each other, wherein the levers in the closed position can protrude slightly out of the plane of the flattened portion, without forming a disturbing projection with respect to the housing.
  • the terminal may have two parallel aligned lever, which are in particular rotationally connected to each other.
  • a non-rotatable coupling can facilitate the connection of conductors to the terminal - especially when the terminal is small - since, for example, two primary conductors (return conductor) can be connected in one operation, i. a troublesome, separate connection of individual conductors can be omitted.
  • the levers can be dimensioned more compact and less spaced from each other at the terminal.
  • a first terminal for connecting the primary conductors and a second terminal for connecting the secondary conductors is provided, wherein the first terminal of the second terminal is diametrically opposite.
  • the first terminal is at least a first lever and the second terminal associated with at least a second lever, wherein the two levers are pivotally mounted such that they swing at least partially in opposite directions from the peripheral surface and / or a main surface of the housing when they come out of the Closed position to be pivoted in the open position.
  • the levers can in particular be pivotally mounted such that they swing out of both the peripheral surface and from that main surface, with which the housing is mounted on the wall. This embodiment is particularly advantageous when the housing is mounted in a flush-mounted box, since in this case an unwanted pivoting of the lever from the closed position to the open position is particularly effectively avoided.
  • the circumferential surface has a first flattened section and a second, diametrically opposite flattened section, wherein the first connection terminal is provided on the first flattened section and the second connection terminal is provided on the second flattened section.
  • the first lever and the second lever may differ in shape from each other. This allows the installer to determine the assignment of the terminals, i. the information on which of the two terminals to connect the primary and secondary conductors, both visually and tactilely be taught.
  • the housing can have at least two fastening sections in the area of the peripheral surface, which are arranged in particular diametrically opposite to the housing.
  • the attachment portions may be formed, for example, as hollow cylindrical channels which extend through the housing between the major surfaces.
  • the fastening sections are arranged in the peripheral surface, ie the fastening sections extend within the peripheral surface and are therefore particularly space-saving with regard to the largest possible receiving space of the housing.
  • An attachment portion may be formed as a hollow cylinder or as a substantially hollow cylindrical groove.
  • Such a groove may in particular be complementary to a mounting portion of a flush-mounted box in which the housing is to be mounted.
  • the housing can be mounted for example by simply inserting the housing in the flush-mounted box, with no additional tools or screws for mounting are necessary.
  • At least one wall section of the groove protrudes outward from the peripheral surface.
  • the groove with respect to the receiving space of the housing on the one hand even more space-saving arranged on the housing.
  • the protruding wall portion of the groove can provide flexibility of the groove, e.g. in that the wall section can be bent radially outwardly due to elastic properties.
  • the groove can be compatible in particular with differently sized mounting portions of flush-mounted boxes in order to use the power supply as universal as possible.
  • Fig. 1 shows an inventive power supply 10 with a housing 12 in which a transformer device, not shown, is received.
  • the housing 12 is formed in two parts, wherein an upper part 14 is connected by means of latching connections 16, 17 with a lower part 18. To connect the upper part 14 with the lower part 18 further latching connections are provided, which in Fig. 1 however, are not visible due to the perspective from diagonally above.
  • the housing 12 has two parallel major surfaces 20, 22 and a circumferential surface 24 perpendicular thereto.
  • the housing 12 is formed substantially cylindrical, wherein the peripheral surface 24 includes a first flattened portion 26 and a second flattened portion 28 which are parallel and are diametrically opposed with respect to the housing 12.
  • a first terminal 30 is provided for connecting two primary conductors, not shown.
  • a second terminal 32 is provided for connecting two secondary conductors, not shown.
  • levers 34, 36 are pivotally mounted, wherein the levers 34, 36 in Fig. 1 in their closed position, in which the levers 34, 36 are aligned at least substantially parallel to the circumferential surface.
  • the levers 34, 36 are pivotable about a pivot axis 38 in a direction 40, wherein the pivoting range is about 90 °.
  • the levers 34, 36 In the open position, the levers are thus aligned at least substantially parallel to the main surface 20.
  • the levers 34, 36 pivot in sections from both the peripheral surface 24 and from the main surface 20.
  • the second connection terminal 32 - symmetrically mirrored - is formed corresponding to the first connection terminal 30.
  • the second terminal 32 comprises levers 42, 44, which are pivotally mounted on the second terminal 32 and about a pivot axis 46 of the in Fig.1 shown closed position in a direction 48 are pivotable, wherein the levers 42, 44 pivot out both from the peripheral surface 24 and from the main surface 20. In the open position, the levers 42, 44 are aligned at least substantially parallel to the main surface 20 of the housing 12. Due to the diametrically opposite arrangement of the first Terminal 30 and the second terminals 32 pivot the levers 34, 36 at least in sections in opposite directions from the housing 12 in comparison to the levers 42, 44.
  • the housing 12 is mounted, for example, with the main surface 20 on an inner wall, not shown, of a hollow cylindrical flush-mounted box, not shown, with the main surface 20 rests against the inner wall.
  • the peripheral surface 24 of an inner peripheral surface (not shown) of the flush-mounted box is opposite in the mounted state.
  • the levers 34, 36, 42, 44 are in this case each double secured against pivoting from the closed position to the open position.
  • the housing 12 has in the region of the first terminal 30 has a receiving recess 50, in which the levers 34, 36 are partially recessed when the levers 34, 36, as in Fig. 1 shown to be in their closed position.
  • the levers 34, 36 protrude slightly in the closed position out of the peripheral surface 24 to the outside.
  • the lever 34 has on its side facing away from the housing 12 side two elevations 52, 54.
  • the lever 36 is formed corresponding to the lever 34.
  • the levers 42, 44 of the second terminal 32 are formed corresponding to the levers 34, 36.
  • the lever pairs differ from each other in order to be able to visually and tactually distinguish the first connection terminal 30 from the second connection terminal 32.
  • the housing 12 further includes two attachment portions 56, 58 which extend diametrically opposite through the peripheral surface 24.
  • the attachment portions 56, 58 are each formed as a hollow cylindrical groove.
  • Fig. 2 is the power adapter 10 of Fig. 1 shown in a plan view of the main surface 20 of the housing 12.
  • Two wall sections 60, 62 of the attachment section 58 protrude from the peripheral surface 24 of the housing 12, wherein the opposite attachment portion 56 is formed corresponding to the attachment portion 58.
  • the housing 12 is dimensioned so that it can be inserted into a commercial, not shown, flush-mounted box with an inner diameter of 55 mm. In each case engages a molded onto the flush box, not shown cylinder portion in the respective hollow cylindrical mounting portions 56, 58, whereby two corresponding positive clamping connections are formed, through which the housing 12 is mounted without special tools in the flush box.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Netzteil mit einem Gehäuse und wenigstens einer elektrischen Anschlussklemme, welche zum Anschließen von Primär- und/oder Sekundärleitern an das Netzteil dient. Ein derartiges Netzteil ist grundsätzlich bekannt und umfasst typischerweise einen Transformator, der eine über die Primärleiter angelegte Wechselspannung in eine niedrigere Spannung transformiert, welche über die Sekundärleiter abgegriffen wird. Zusätzlich kann das Netzteil elektrische Schaltungen umfassen, welche eine Gleichrichtung und/oder eine Stabilisierung der transformierten Spannung realisieren. Beispielsweise kann das Netzteil eine Netzspannung von 230 V mit einer Frequenz von 50 Hz in eine stabilisierte Gleichspannung von 12 V umwandeln.The present invention relates to a power supply with a housing and at least one electrical connection terminal, which serves for connecting primary and / or secondary conductors to the power supply. Such a power supply is basically known and typically includes a transformer which transforms an AC voltage applied across the primary conductors into a lower voltage which is tapped via the secondary conductors. In addition, the power supply may include electrical circuits that realize rectification and / or stabilization of the transformed voltage. For example, the power supply can convert a mains voltage of 230 V with a frequency of 50 Hz into a stabilized DC voltage of 12 V.

Zum Anschließen eines Leiters an die Anschlussklemme muss das betreffende Leiterende an der Anschlussklemme derart befestigt werden, dass ein unbeabsichtigtes Lösen des Leiters von der Anschlussklemme verhindert und eine elektrische Kontaktierung des Leiters sichergestellt ist. Hierzu wird herkömmlicherweise eine innerhalb des Gehäuses angeordnete Schraubklemme verwendet, wobei eine Schraube durch eine Öffnung des Gehäuses hindurch gedreht wird, um ein in die Anschlussklemme eingeführtes Leiterende an der Anschlussklemme zu fixieren. Ein solches Anschließen eines Leiters wird von manchen Installateuren als mühsam empfunden, da das erforderliche Halten des Leiters und des Gehäuses einerseits sowie das zeitgleiche Drehen der Schraube mittels eines Schraubenziehers andererseits besondere manuelle Fähigkeiten erfordern.To connect a conductor to the connection terminal, the relevant conductor end must be fastened to the connection terminal in such a way that unintentional disconnection of the conductor from the connection terminal is prevented and electrical contact with the conductor is ensured. For this purpose, conventionally a screw clamp disposed within the housing is used, a screw being rotated through an opening of the housing to fix a conductor end inserted in the terminal to the terminal. Such a connection of a conductor is perceived by some installers as cumbersome because the required holding the conductor and the housing on the one hand and the simultaneous rotation of the screw by means of a screwdriver on the other hand require special manual skills.

Als Alternative zu einer Schraubklemme kann eine Federklemme verwendet werden, welche ein vereinfachtes Anschließen des Leiters durch manuelle Betätigung eines zugeordneten Hebels erlaubt. Eine Federklemme ist gegenüber einer Schraubklemme allerdings insofern nachteilig, als dass diese mehr Platz erfordert. Dieser Aspekt ist insbesondere dann von Bedeutung, wenn das Netzteil vorbestimmte Ausmaße nicht überschreiten darf, beispielsweise wenn das Netzteil in einer normierten Unterputzdose montiert werden soll.As an alternative to a screw clamp, a spring clamp may be used which allows for simplified connection of the conductor by manual operation of an associated lever. However, a spring clip is disadvantageous in comparison with a screw clamp in that it requires more space. This aspect is particularly important if the power supply must not exceed predetermined dimensions, for example, if the power supply is to be mounted in a standardized flush-mounted box.

Darüber hinaus ist das Risiko eines unerwünschten Lösens eines angeschlossenen Leiters bei einer Federklemme im Vergleich zu einer Schraubklemme erhöht, da die Betätigungstaste einer Federklemme - insbesondere wenn diese von außerhalb des Gehäuses zugänglich ist - verhältnismäßig leicht unbeabsichtigt gelöst werden kann, z.B. während der Montage des Gehäuses.In addition, the risk of undesired loosening of a connected conductor in a spring clamp compared to a screw clamp is increased, since the actuating key of a spring clip - especially if it is accessible from outside the housing - can be relatively easily inadvertently released, e.g. during assembly of the housing.

Aus der EP 1 865 578 A1 und der DE 10 2013 109 875 B3 sind jeweils elektrische Installationsgeräte zum Einbau in Unterputzdosen bekannt, bei denen die Kontaktierung eines elektrischen Leiters über eine Anschlussklemme mit einem schwenkbar gelagerten Hebel erfolgt, der von außerhalb des elektrischen Installationsgerätes betätigbar ist. Der Hebel ist bei nicht montiertem Installationsgerät zwischen einer Geschlossenstellung und einer Offenstellung verschwenkbar.From the EP 1 865 578 A1 and the DE 10 2013 109 875 B3 each electrical installation equipment for installation in flush-mounted boxes are known in which the contacting of an electrical conductor via a terminal with a pivotally mounted lever, which is operable from outside the electrical installation device. The lever is pivotable with a non-mounted installation device between a closed position and an open position.

Die EP 0 915 537 A1 offenbart ebenfalls ein elektrisches Installationsgerät zum Einbau in Unterputzdosen, bei dem über einen Drucktaster betätigbare Federklemmen vorgesehen sind, um elektrische Leiter mit dem Installationsgerät zu verbinden.The EP 0 915 537 A1 also discloses an electrical installation device for installation in flush-mounted boxes, in which via a push-button actuated spring terminals are provided to connect electrical conductors with the installation device.

Aus der EP1237269 A2 ist ein Schaltnetzteil bekannt mit einem Gehäuse, das zwei im Wesentlichen parallele Hauptflächen und eine Umfangsfläche aufweist, und wenigstens einer elektrischen Anschlussklemme zum Anschließen von Primär- und/oder Sekundärleitern an das Netzteil, wobei die Anschlussklemme als Schraubenklemme ausgebildet ist.From the EP1237269 A2 is a switching power supply known with a housing having two substantially parallel major surfaces and a peripheral surface, and at least one electrical terminal for connecting primary and / or secondary conductors to the power supply, wherein the terminal is formed as a screw terminal.

Es ist daher eine Aufgabe der Erfindung, ein Netzteil der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, das einerseits eine einfache Installation erlaubt und andererseits die genannten Nachteile vermeidet.It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a power supply of the type mentioned, on the one hand allows a simple installation and on the other hand avoids the disadvantages mentioned.

Die Lösung dieser Aufgabe erfolgt durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1.The solution of this object is achieved by the features of claim 1.

Die erfindungsgemäße Lösung profitiert einerseits von den Vorteilen einer einfachen Installierbarkeit, da zum Anschließen eines Leiters das betreffende Leiterende in die Anschlussklemme eingeführt und der Hebel lediglich manuell betätigt, d.h. von der Offenstellung in die Geschlossenstellung verschwenkt werden muss. Ein separates Werkzeug ist nicht notwendig. Damit der Hebel tatsächlich leicht von außerhalb des Gehäuses betätigbar ist, ist der Hebel vorzugsweise nahe der Umfangsfläche angeordnet, sodass die Anschlussklemme mit dem Hebel möglichst wenig Raum innerhalb des Gehäuses einnimmt.The solution according to the invention benefits, on the one hand, from the advantages of easy installability, since, for connecting a conductor, the relevant conductor end is inserted into the terminal and the lever is only operated manually, i. must be pivoted from the open position to the closed position. A separate tool is not necessary. Thus, the lever is actually actuated slightly from outside the housing, the lever is preferably located near the peripheral surface, so that the terminal with the lever takes up as little space within the housing.

Andererseits wird bei der Erfindung das Problem des nachträglichen, unbeabsichtigten Lösens eines angeschlossenen Leiters vermieden, da eine Verschwenkbarkeit des Hebels von der Geschlossenstellung in die Offenstellung im montierten Zustand des Gehäuses nicht möglich ist.On the other hand, the problem of subsequent, unintentional release of a connected conductor is avoided in the invention, since a pivoting of the lever from the closed position to the open position in the mounted state of the housing is not possible.

Der montierte Zustand liegt dann vor, wenn das Gehäuse mit einer seiner Hauptflächen an einer Wand montiert ist. Die betreffende Hauptfläche kann im montierten Zustand insbesondere an der Wandfläche anliegen oder zumindest in einem geringfügigen Abstand von der Wandfläche beabstandet sein. Erfindungsgemäß kommt es lediglich darauf an, dass eine räumliche Nähe zwischen der Wand und dem Gehäuse hergestellt ist, welche geeignet ist, die Verschwenkbarkeit des Hebels einzuschränken, um zumindest ein Verschwenken des Hebels in die Offenstellung auszuschließen. Die Wand stellt in diesem Fall somit einen Anschlagabschnitt dar, welcher sich in der Bewegungsbahn des Hebels befindet und die Verschwenkbarkeit hierdurch begrenzt. Insbesondere kann der Hebel im Zuge eines Verschwenkens aus dem Gehäuse ausschwenken und durch die Wand blockiert werden.The assembled state is when the housing is mounted with one of its major surfaces on a wall. In the mounted state, the relevant main surface can rest against the wall surface in particular, or at least be spaced a slight distance away from the wall surface. According to the invention it is only important that a spatial proximity between the wall and the housing is made, which is suitable, the pivotability of the lever restrict to exclude at least pivoting of the lever in the open position. The wall thus constitutes in this case a stop portion, which is located in the movement path of the lever and thereby limits the pivotability. In particular, the lever can pivot in the course of pivoting out of the housing and be blocked by the wall.

Nach der Erfindung ist der Hebel derart schwenkbar gelagert, dass der Hebel im Zuge eines Verschwenkens aus der Geschlossenstellung in die Offenstellung aus einer Hauptfläche und/oder der Umfangsfläche des Gehäuses ausschwenkt. Ein Ausschwenken aus der Umfangsfläche ist insbesondere dann vorteilhaft, wenn das Netzteil in einer Unterputzdose montiert ist und eine Innenumfangsfläche der Unterputzdose der (äußeren) Umfangsfläche des Gehäuses gegenüberliegt. Der Hebel wird in diesem Fall durch die Innenumfangsfläche blockiert und ist somit gegenüber einem unerwünschten Verschwenken besonders gut gesichert. Alternativ oder zusätzlich kann der Hebel bzw. ein Abschnitt hiervon aus einer Hauptfläche, insbesondere der an der Wand montierten Hauptfläche, ausschwenken.According to the invention, the lever is pivotally mounted such that the lever pivots in the course of pivoting from the closed position into the open position of a main surface and / or the peripheral surface of the housing. Swinging out of the peripheral surface is particularly advantageous if the power supply unit is mounted in a flush-mounted box and an inner circumferential surface of the flush-mounted box is opposite the (outer) peripheral surface of the housing. The lever is blocked in this case by the inner peripheral surface and is thus particularly well secured against unwanted pivoting. Alternatively or additionally, the lever or a section thereof can swing out of a main surface, in particular of the main surface mounted on the wall.

Die in Rede stehende Wand kann insbesondere eine Zimmerwand oder eine Wandung eines Gehäuses oder einer Unterputzdose sein. Damit das Gehäuse in einer gängigen Unterputzdose mit einem Innendurchmesser von 55 mm montierbar ist, weist das Gehäuse vorzugsweise eine geeignet dimensionierte Form auf, sodass es in den Innenumfang der Unterputzdose einbeschrieben und vollständig von dem Innenraum der Dose aufgenommen werden kann.The wall in question may in particular be a room wall or a wall of a housing or a flush-mounted box. So that the housing can be mounted in a common flush-mounted box with an inner diameter of 55 mm, the housing preferably has a suitably dimensioned shape so that it can be inscribed in the inner circumference of the flush-mounted box and completely received by the interior of the box.

Das Gehäuse weist vorzugsweise die Form eines Hohlzylinders oder eines Prismas auf, wobei die Umfangsfläche entsprechend zylindermantelförmig oder prismamantelförmig ausgebildet ist. Die Hauptflächen des Gehäuses verlaufen senkrecht zur Umfangsfläche des Gehäuses.The housing preferably has the shape of a hollow cylinder or a prism, wherein the peripheral surface is formed in accordance with cylinder jacket-shaped or prismamantelförmig. The main surfaces of the housing are perpendicular to the peripheral surface of the housing.

Vorteilhafte Ausführungsformen der Erfindung sind in der Beschreibung, den Zeichnungen sowie den Unteransprüchen beschrieben.Advantageous embodiments of the invention are described in the description, the drawings and the subclaims.

Nach einer ersten Ausführungsform ist eine Hauptfläche näher zu einer Schwenkachse des Hebels beabstandet als die andere Hauptfläche, wobei das Gehäuse an der einen Hauptfläche montiert ist. Mit anderen Worten ist die Schwenkachse bezüglich der beiden Hauptflächen asymmetrisch angeordnet. Hierdurch kann der Verschwenkungsbereich des Hebels einer der Hauptflächen zugeordnet werden, in dem der Hebel beispielsweise z.B. nur aus der zugeordneten Hautptfläche ausschwenkt, wenn der Hebel von der Geschlossenstellung in die Offenstellung verschwenkt wird. Die betreffende Hauptfläche ist vorzugsweise diejenige Hauptfläche, mit der das Gehäuse an der Wand montiert ist.According to a first embodiment, one major surface is spaced closer to a pivot axis of the lever than the other major surface, the housing being mounted on the one major surface. In other words, the pivot axis is arranged asymmetrically with respect to the two main surfaces. In this way, the pivoting range of the lever can be assigned to one of the main surfaces, in which the lever, for example, e.g. swings out only from the associated Hautptfläche when the lever is pivoted from the closed position to the open position. The relevant main surface is preferably the main surface with which the housing is mounted on the wall.

Gemäß einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung weist das Gehäuse eine Aufnahmeaussparung auf, in die der Hebel in der Geschlossenstellung ganz oder teilweise versenkbar ist. Der Hebel ist hierdurch vor einem unbeabsichtigten Verschwenken aus einer Gehäusefläche geschützt. Gleichzeitig ist der Hebel aber auch von außerhalb des Gehäuses betätigbar, sodass Leiter bequem ohne spezielles Werkzeug an die Anschlussklemme angeschlossen werden können. Der Hebel kann in der Geschlossenstellung geringfügig aus der Umfangsfläche herausragen, d.h. der Hebel kann überwiegend, aber nicht vollständig in die Aufnahmeaussparung versenkt sein. Hierdurch kann insbesondere ein Verschwenkungsweg des Hebels verkürzt werden, wodurch der Hebel besonders sicher in der Geschlossenstellung gehalten wird. Zusätzlich kann sich ein Abschnitt des Hebels an der Wand oder einer Innenumfangsfläche einer Unterputzdose oder eine Wandung einer Ausnehmung der Wand abstützen, wenn das Gehäuse an der Wand bzw. in der Unterputzdose montiert ist.According to one embodiment of the invention, the housing has a receiving recess into which the lever in the closed position is completely or partially retractable. The lever is thereby protected against unintentional pivoting from a housing surface. At the same time, however, the lever can also be actuated from outside the housing so that conductors can be easily connected to the terminal without special tools. The lever may slightly protrude from the peripheral surface in the closed position, i. the lever can be sunk but not completely in the receiving recess. As a result, in particular, a Verschwenkungsweg the lever can be shortened, whereby the lever is held particularly secure in the closed position. In addition, a portion of the lever on the wall or an inner peripheral surface of a flush box or a wall of a recess of the wall can be supported when the housing is mounted on the wall or in the flush-mounted box.

Nach einer weiteren Ausführungsform schließt der Hebel in der Geschlossenstellung zumindest im Wesentlichen bündig mit einer Hauptfläche und/oder der Umfangsfläche des Gehäuses ab. Ein Installateur kann den Hebel hierdurch leichter in die Geschlossenstellung verschwenken und zudem manuell fühlen, wann der Hebel bündig mit dem Gehäuse abschließt und dementsprechend geschlossen ist. Ferner ist von außen unmittelbar sichtbar angezeigt, wann sich der Hebel in der Geschlossenstellung befindet.According to a further embodiment, the lever in the closed position closes at least substantially flush with a main surface and / or the Peripheral surface of the housing. As a result, an installer can more easily pivot the lever into the closed position and also manually feel when the lever is flush with the housing and accordingly closed. Furthermore, it is immediately visible from the outside, when the lever is in the closed position.

Der Hebel kann wenigstens eine Erhebung aufweisen, welche sich bezüglich des Gehäuses nach außen weg von dem Hebel erstreckt. Insbesondere kann der Hebel ein Profil mit mehreren nach außen weisenden Erhebungen oder Vorsprüngen aufweisen, wodurch eine dem Gehäuse abgewandte Fläche des Hebels uneben ausgebildet ist. Der Installateur kann den Hebel hierdurch leicht betätigen ohne abzurutschen. Ferner kann durch eine Erhebung der minimale Abstand des Hebels zu der Wand verkürzt werden, wodurch die Verschwenkbarkeit des Hebels besonders effektiv begrenzt wird, wenn das Gehäuse montiert ist.The lever may have at least one protrusion which extends outwardly away from the lever with respect to the housing. In particular, the lever may have a profile with a plurality of outwardly facing elevations or projections, whereby a surface facing away from the housing of the lever uneven is trained. The installer can easily operate the lever without slipping. Further, by elevating the minimum distance of the lever to the wall can be shortened, whereby the pivotability of the lever is particularly effectively limited when the housing is mounted.

Gemäß einer Weiterbildung weist die Umfangsfläche wenigstens einen abgeflachten Abschnitt auf, an dem die Anschlussklemme vorgesehen ist. In diesem Fall können insbesondere mehrere Hebel vorteilhaft nebeneinander angeordnet werden werden, wobei die Hebel in der Geschlossenstellung geringfügig aus der Ebene des abgeflachten Abschnitts herausragen können, ohne einen störenden Vorsprung bezüglich des Gehäuses zu bilden.According to a development, the peripheral surface has at least one flattened section on which the connection terminal is provided. In this case, in particular, a plurality of levers can advantageously be arranged next to each other, wherein the levers in the closed position can protrude slightly out of the plane of the flattened portion, without forming a disturbing projection with respect to the housing.

Die Anschlussklemme kann zwei parallel ausgerichtete Hebel aufweisen, welche insbesondere verdrehfest miteinander verbunden sind. Eine verdrehfeste Kopplung kann das Anschließen von Leitern an die Anschlussklemme - insbesondere wenn die Anschlussklemme klein ist - erleichtern, da beispielsweise zwei Primärleiter (Hin- und Rückleiter) mit einem Handgriff angeschlossen werden können, d.h. ein mühseliges, separates Anschließen von einzelnen Leitern kann entfallen. Ferner können die Hebel kompakter dimensioniert und geringer beabstandet zueinander an der Anschlussklemme angeordnet werden.The terminal may have two parallel aligned lever, which are in particular rotationally connected to each other. A non-rotatable coupling can facilitate the connection of conductors to the terminal - especially when the terminal is small - since, for example, two primary conductors (return conductor) can be connected in one operation, i. a troublesome, separate connection of individual conductors can be omitted. Furthermore, the levers can be dimensioned more compact and less spaced from each other at the terminal.

Nach einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist eine erste Anschlussklemme zum Anschließen der Primärleiter und eine zweite Anschlussklemme zum Anschließen der Sekundärleiter vorgesehen, wobei die erste Anschlussklemme der zweiten Anschlussklemme diametral gegenüberliegt. Der ersten Anschlussklemme ist zumindest ein erster Hebel und der zweiten Anschlussklemme zumindest ein zweiter Hebel zugeordnet, wobei die beiden Hebel derart schwenkbar gelagert sind, dass sie zumindest abschnittsweise in entgegengesetzte Richtungen aus der Umfangsfläche und/oder einer Hauptfläche des Gehäuses ausschwenken, wenn sie aus der Geschlossenstellung in die Offenstellung verschwenkt werden. Die Hebel können insbesondere derart schwenkbar gelagert sein, dass sie sowohl aus der Umfangsfläche als auch aus derjenigen Hauptfläche ausschwenken, mit der das Gehäuse an der Wand montiert wird. Diese Ausführungsform ist insbesondere dann vorteilhaft, wenn das Gehäuse in einer Unterputzdose montiert wird, da in diesem Fall ein ungewolltes Verschwenken der Hebel aus der Geschlossenstellung in die Offenstellung besonders effektiv vermieden wird.According to a preferred embodiment, a first terminal for connecting the primary conductors and a second terminal for connecting the secondary conductors is provided, wherein the first terminal of the second terminal is diametrically opposite. The first terminal is at least a first lever and the second terminal associated with at least a second lever, wherein the two levers are pivotally mounted such that they swing at least partially in opposite directions from the peripheral surface and / or a main surface of the housing when they come out of the Closed position to be pivoted in the open position. The levers can in particular be pivotally mounted such that they swing out of both the peripheral surface and from that main surface, with which the housing is mounted on the wall. This embodiment is particularly advantageous when the housing is mounted in a flush-mounted box, since in this case an unwanted pivoting of the lever from the closed position to the open position is particularly effectively avoided.

Gemäß einer Weiterbildung weist die Umfangsfläche einen ersten abgeflachten Abschnitt und einen zweiten, diametral gegenüberliegenden abgeflachten Abschnitt auf, wobei die erste Anschlussklemme an dem ersten abgeflachten Abschnitt und die zweite Anschlussklemme an dem zweiten abgeflachten Abschnitt vorgesehen ist.According to a development, the circumferential surface has a first flattened section and a second, diametrically opposite flattened section, wherein the first connection terminal is provided on the first flattened section and the second connection terminal is provided on the second flattened section.

Der erste Hebel und der zweite Hebel können sich bezüglich ihrer Form voneinander unterscheiden. Hierdurch kann dem Installateur die Zuordnung der Anschlussklemmen, d.h. die Information darüber, an welche der beiden Klemmen die Primär- bzw. Sekundärleiter anzuschließen sind, sowohl visuell als auch taktil vermittelt werden.The first lever and the second lever may differ in shape from each other. This allows the installer to determine the assignment of the terminals, i. the information on which of the two terminals to connect the primary and secondary conductors, both visually and tactilely be taught.

Zur Befestigung des Gehäuses an einer Wand kann das Gehäuse im Bereich der Umfangsfläche wenigstens zwei Befestigungsabschnitte aufweisen, welche insbesondere diametral gegenüberliegend an dem Gehäuse angeordnet sind. Die Befestigungsabschnitte können beispielsweise als hohlzylindrische Kanäle ausgebildet sein, welche sich zwischen den Hauptflächen durch das Gehäuse erstrecken.For fastening the housing to a wall, the housing can have at least two fastening sections in the area of the peripheral surface, which are arranged in particular diametrically opposite to the housing. The attachment portions may be formed, for example, as hollow cylindrical channels which extend through the housing between the major surfaces.

Nach einer Ausführungsform sind die Befestigungsabschnitte in der Umfangsfläche angeordnet, d.h. die Befestigungsabschnitte erstrecken sich innerhalb der Umfangsfläche und sind somit besonders platzsparend hinsichtlich eines möglichst großen Aufnahmeraums des Gehäuses. Ein Befestigungsabschnitt kann als Hohlzylinder oder als eine im Wesentlichen hohlzylindrische Nut ausgebildet sein.According to one embodiment, the fastening sections are arranged in the peripheral surface, ie the fastening sections extend within the peripheral surface and are therefore particularly space-saving with regard to the largest possible receiving space of the housing. An attachment portion may be formed as a hollow cylinder or as a substantially hollow cylindrical groove.

Eine solche Nut kann insbesondere komplementär zu einem Befestigungsabschnitt einer Unterputzdose sein, in welcher das Gehäuse montiert werden soll. In diesem Fall ist das Gehäuse beispielsweise durch einfaches Einsetzen des Gehäuses in die Unterputzdose montierbar, wobei keine zusätzlichen Werkzeuge oder Schrauben zur Montage notwendig sind.Such a groove may in particular be complementary to a mounting portion of a flush-mounted box in which the housing is to be mounted. In this case, the housing can be mounted for example by simply inserting the housing in the flush-mounted box, with no additional tools or screws for mounting are necessary.

Gemäß einer Weiterbildung ragt wenigstens ein Wandungsabschnitt der Nut aus der Umfangsfläche nach außen heraus. Hierdurch wird die Nut hinsichtlich des Aufnahmeraums des Gehäuses einerseits noch platzsparender an dem Gehäuse angeordnet. Andererseits kann der herausragende Wandungsabschnitt der Nut für eine Flexibilität der Nut sorgen, z.B. indem der Wandungsabschnitt sich aufgrund elastischer Eigenschaften radial nach außen verbiegen lässt. Somit kann die Nut insbesondere mit unterschiedlich dimensionierten Befestigungsabschnitten von Unterputzdosen kompatibel sein, um das Netzteil möglichst universell einsetzen zu können.According to a further development, at least one wall section of the groove protrudes outward from the peripheral surface. As a result, the groove with respect to the receiving space of the housing on the one hand even more space-saving arranged on the housing. On the other hand, the protruding wall portion of the groove can provide flexibility of the groove, e.g. in that the wall section can be bent radially outwardly due to elastic properties. Thus, the groove can be compatible in particular with differently sized mounting portions of flush-mounted boxes in order to use the power supply as universal as possible.

Nachfolgend wird die vorliegende Erfindung rein beispielhaft anhand einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform und unter Bezugnahme auf die beigefügten Zeichnungen beschrieben. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine Perspektivansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Netzteils;
Fig. 2
eine Draufsicht auf das Netzteil von Fig. 1.
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described purely by way of example with reference to an advantageous embodiment and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show it:
Fig. 1
a perspective view of a power supply according to the invention;
Fig. 2
a top view of the power supply of Fig. 1 ,

Fig. 1 zeigt ein erfindungsgemäßes Netzteil 10 mit einem Gehäuse 12, in dem eine nicht gezeigte Transformatoreinrichtung aufgenommen ist. Das Gehäuse 12 ist zweiteilig ausgebildet, wobei ein Oberteil 14 mittels Rastverbindungen 16, 17 mit einem Unterteil 18 verbunden ist. Zur Verbindung des Oberteils 14 mit dem Unterteil 18 sind weitere Rastverbindungen vorgesehen, welche in Fig. 1 aufgrund der Perspektive von schräg oben allerdings nicht sichtbar sind. Das Gehäuse 12 weist zwei parallele Hauptflächen 20, 22 und eine dazu senkrechte Umfangsfläche 24 auf. Das Gehäuse 12 ist im Wesentlichen zylindrisch ausgebildet, wobei die Umfangsfläche 24 einen ersten abgeflachten Abschnitt 26 und einen zweiten abgeflachten Abschnitt 28 umfasst, welche parallel sind und sich bezüglich des Gehäuses 12 diametral gegenüber liegen. Fig. 1 shows an inventive power supply 10 with a housing 12 in which a transformer device, not shown, is received. The housing 12 is formed in two parts, wherein an upper part 14 is connected by means of latching connections 16, 17 with a lower part 18. To connect the upper part 14 with the lower part 18 further latching connections are provided, which in Fig. 1 however, are not visible due to the perspective from diagonally above. The housing 12 has two parallel major surfaces 20, 22 and a circumferential surface 24 perpendicular thereto. The housing 12 is formed substantially cylindrical, wherein the peripheral surface 24 includes a first flattened portion 26 and a second flattened portion 28 which are parallel and are diametrically opposed with respect to the housing 12.

An dem ersten abgeflachten Abschnitt 26 ist eine erste Anschlussklemme 30 zum Anschließen von zwei nicht gezeigten Primärleitern vorgesehen. An dem zweiten abgeflachten Abschnitt 28 ist eine zweite Anschlussklemme 32 zum Anschließen von zwei nicht gezeigten Sekundärleitern vorgesehen.At the first flattened portion 26, a first terminal 30 is provided for connecting two primary conductors, not shown. At the second flattened portion 28, a second terminal 32 is provided for connecting two secondary conductors, not shown.

An der ersten Anschlussklemme 30 sind zwei Hebel 34, 36 schwenkbar gelagert, wobei sich die Hebel 34, 36 in Fig. 1 in ihrer Geschlossenstellung befinden, in der die Hebel 34, 36 zumindest im Wesentlichen parallel zu der Umfangsfläche ausgerichtet sind. Die Hebel 34, 36 sind um eine Schwenkachse 38 in eine Richtung 40 verschwenkbar, wobei der Verschwenkungsbereich etwa 90° beträgt. In der Offenstelllung sind die Hebel somit zumindest im Wesentlichen parallel zu der Hauptfläche 20 ausgerichtet. Wenn die Hebel 34, 36 aus der Geschlossenstellung in die Offenstellung verschwenkt werden, schwenken die Hebel 34, 36 abschnittsweise sowohl aus der Umfangsfläche 24 als auch aus der Hauptfläche 20 aus.At the first terminal 30, two levers 34, 36 are pivotally mounted, wherein the levers 34, 36 in Fig. 1 in their closed position, in which the levers 34, 36 are aligned at least substantially parallel to the circumferential surface. The levers 34, 36 are pivotable about a pivot axis 38 in a direction 40, wherein the pivoting range is about 90 °. In the open position, the levers are thus aligned at least substantially parallel to the main surface 20. When the levers 34, 36 are pivoted from the closed position to the open position, the levers 34, 36 pivot in sections from both the peripheral surface 24 and from the main surface 20.

An dem zweiten abgeflachten Abschnitt 28 ist die zweite Anschlussklemme 32 - symmetrisch gespiegelt - entsprechend zu der ersten Anschlussklemme 30 ausgebildet. Die zweite Anschlussklemme 32 umfasst Hebel 42, 44, welche an der zweiten Anschlussklemme 32 schwenkbar gelagert und um eine Schwenkachse 46 aus der in Fig.1 gezeigten Geschlossenstellung in eine Richtung 48 verschwenkbar sind, wobei die Hebel 42, 44 sowohl aus der Umfangsfläche 24 als auch aus der Hauptfläche 20 ausschwenken. In der Offenstellung sind die Hebel 42, 44 zumindest im Wesentlichen parallel zu der Hauptfläche 20 des Gehäuses 12 ausgerichtet. Aufgrund der diametral gegenüberliegenden Anordnung der ersten Anschlussklemme 30 und der zweiten Anschlussklemmen 32 schwenken die Hebel 34, 36 im Vergleich zu den Hebeln 42, 44 zumindest abschnittsweise in entgegengesetzte Richtungen aus dem Gehäuse 12 aus.At the second flattened section 28, the second connection terminal 32 - symmetrically mirrored - is formed corresponding to the first connection terminal 30. The second terminal 32 comprises levers 42, 44, which are pivotally mounted on the second terminal 32 and about a pivot axis 46 of the in Fig.1 shown closed position in a direction 48 are pivotable, wherein the levers 42, 44 pivot out both from the peripheral surface 24 and from the main surface 20. In the open position, the levers 42, 44 are aligned at least substantially parallel to the main surface 20 of the housing 12. Due to the diametrically opposite arrangement of the first Terminal 30 and the second terminals 32 pivot the levers 34, 36 at least in sections in opposite directions from the housing 12 in comparison to the levers 42, 44.

Das Gehäuse 12 wird beispielsweise mit der Hauptfläche 20 an einer nicht gezeigten Innenwand einer nicht gezeigten hohlzylindrischen Unterputzdose montiert, wobei die Hauptfläche 20 an der Innenwand anliegt. Gleichzeitig liegt im montierten Zustand die Umfangsfläche 24 einer nicht gezeigten Innenumfangsfläche der Unterputzdose gegenüber. Die Hebel 34, 36, 42, 44 sind in diesem Fall jeweils doppelt gegenüber einem Verschwenken aus der Geschlossenstellung in die Offenstellung gesichert.The housing 12 is mounted, for example, with the main surface 20 on an inner wall, not shown, of a hollow cylindrical flush-mounted box, not shown, with the main surface 20 rests against the inner wall. At the same time, the peripheral surface 24 of an inner peripheral surface (not shown) of the flush-mounted box is opposite in the mounted state. The levers 34, 36, 42, 44 are in this case each double secured against pivoting from the closed position to the open position.

Das Gehäuse 12 weist im Bereich der ersten Anschlussklemme 30 eine Aufnahmeaussparung 50 auf, in die die Hebel 34, 36 teilweise versenkt sind, wenn die Hebel 34, 36 sich, wie in Fig. 1 gezeigt, in ihrer Geschlossenstellung befinden. Die Hebel 34, 36 ragen in der Geschlossenstellung geringfügig aus der Umfangsfläche 24 nach außen heraus. Der Hebel 34 weist an seiner vom Gehäuse 12 weg weisenden Seite zwei Erhebungen 52, 54 auf. Der Hebel 36 ist entsprechend zu dem Hebel 34 ausgebildet. Ebenso sind die Hebel 42, 44 der zweiten Anschlussklemme 32 entsprechend zu den Hebeln 34, 36 ausgebildet. Es ist allerdings auch möglich, dass sich die Hebelpaare voneinander unterscheiden, um die erste Anschlussklemme 30 visuell und taktil von der zweiten Anschlussklemme 32 unterscheiden zu können.The housing 12 has in the region of the first terminal 30 has a receiving recess 50, in which the levers 34, 36 are partially recessed when the levers 34, 36, as in Fig. 1 shown to be in their closed position. The levers 34, 36 protrude slightly in the closed position out of the peripheral surface 24 to the outside. The lever 34 has on its side facing away from the housing 12 side two elevations 52, 54. The lever 36 is formed corresponding to the lever 34. Likewise, the levers 42, 44 of the second terminal 32 are formed corresponding to the levers 34, 36. However, it is also possible that the lever pairs differ from each other in order to be able to visually and tactually distinguish the first connection terminal 30 from the second connection terminal 32.

Das Gehäuse 12 weist ferner zwei Befestigungsabschnitte 56, 58 auf, welche sich diametral gegenüberliegend durch die Umfangsfläche 24 erstrecken. Die Befestigungsabschnitte 56, 58 sind jeweils als hohlzylindrische Nut ausgebildet.The housing 12 further includes two attachment portions 56, 58 which extend diametrically opposite through the peripheral surface 24. The attachment portions 56, 58 are each formed as a hollow cylindrical groove.

In Fig. 2 ist das Netzteil 10 von Fig. 1 in einer Draufsicht auf die Hauptfläche 20 des Gehäuses 12 dargestellt. Zwei Wandungsabschnitte 60, 62 des Befestigungsabschnitts 58 ragen aus der Umfangsfläche 24 des Gehäuses 12 heraus, wobei der gegenüberliegende Befestigungsabschnitt 56 entsprechend zu dem Befestigungsabschnitt 58 ausgebildet ist.In Fig. 2 is the power adapter 10 of Fig. 1 shown in a plan view of the main surface 20 of the housing 12. Two wall sections 60, 62 of the attachment section 58 protrude from the peripheral surface 24 of the housing 12, wherein the opposite attachment portion 56 is formed corresponding to the attachment portion 58.

Das Gehäuse 12 ist so dimensioniert, dass es in eine nicht gezeigte, handelsübliche Unterputzdose mit einem Innendurchmesser von 55 mm eingeschoben werden kann. Hierbei greift jeweils ein an der Unterputzdose angeformter, nicht gezeigter Zylinderabschnitt in die jeweiligen hohlzylindrischen Befestigungsabschnitte 56, 58 ein, wodurch zwei entsprechende formschlüssige Klemmverbindungen gebildet sind, durch die das Gehäuse 12 ohne spezielles Werkzeug in der Unterputzdose montiert ist.The housing 12 is dimensioned so that it can be inserted into a commercial, not shown, flush-mounted box with an inner diameter of 55 mm. In each case engages a molded onto the flush box, not shown cylinder portion in the respective hollow cylindrical mounting portions 56, 58, whereby two corresponding positive clamping connections are formed, through which the housing 12 is mounted without special tools in the flush box.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1010
Netzteilpower adapter
1212
Gehäusecasing
1414
Oberteiltop
1616
Rastverbindunglocking connection
1717
Rastverbindunglocking connection
1818
Unterteillower part
2020
Hauptflächemain area
2222
Hauptflächemain area
2424
Umfangsflächeperipheral surface
2626
abgeflachter Abschnittflattened section
2828
abgeflachter Abschnittflattened section
3030
Anschlussklemmeterminal
3232
Anschlussklemmeterminal
3434
Hebellever
3636
Hebellever
3838
Schwenkachseswivel axis
4040
Schwenkrichtungpan direction
4242
Hebellever
4444
Hebellever
4646
Schwenkachseswivel axis
4848
Schwenkrichtungpan direction
5050
Aufnahmeaussparungreceiving recess
5252
Erhebungsurvey
5454
Erhebungsurvey
5656
Befestigungsabschnittattachment section
5858
Befestigungsabschnittattachment section
6060
Wandungsabschnittwall section
6262
Wandungsabschnittwall section

Claims (14)

  1. A power supply (10),
    comprising a housing (12) and at least one electrical connector terminal (30, 32) for connecting primary conductors and/or secondary conductors to the power supply (10),
    wherein
    - the housing (12) has two substantially parallel main surfaces (20, 22) and one peripheral surface (24),
    characterized in that
    - at least one associated lever (34, 36, 42, 44) which is pivotably supported and is actuable from outside the housing (12) is provided to connect the conductors to the connector terminal (30, 32);
    - the lever (34, 36, 42, 44) is pivotable between a closed position and an open position when the housing (12) is not installed;
    - the lever (34, 36, 42, 44) cannot be pivoted from the closed position into the open position when the housing (12) is installed at a wall with one of its main surfaces (20); and
    - the lever (34, 36, 42, 44) is pivotably supported such that the lever (34, 36, 42, 44) pivots outwardly from the peripheral surface (24) or from the peripheral surface (24) and from a main surface (20) of the housing (12) when the lever (34, 36, 42, 44) is pivoted from the closed position into the open position.
  2. A power supply (10) in accordance with claim 1,
    characterized in that
    one main surface (20) is at a closer distance from a pivot axis (38, 46) of the lever (34, 36, 42, 44) than the other main surface (22), with the housing (12) being installed at the one main surface (20).
  3. A power supply (10) in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the housing (12) has a reception cut-out (50) into which the lever (34, 36, 42, 44) can be completely or partly recessed in the closed position.
  4. A power supply (10) in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the lever (34, 36, 42, 44) ends at least substantially flush with a main surface (20) and/or with the peripheral surface (24) of the housing (12) in the closed position.
  5. A power supply (10) in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the lever (34, 36, 42, 44) has at least one elevated portion (52, 54) which extends outwardly away from the lever (34, 36, 42, 44) with respect to the housing (12).
  6. A power supply (10) in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the peripheral surface (24) has at least one flattened section (26, 28) at which the connector terminal (30, 32) is provided.
  7. A power supply (10) in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the connector terminal (30, 32) has two levers (34, 36, 42, 44) which are aligned in parallel and which are in particular rotationally fixedly connected to one another.
  8. A power supply (10) in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    a first connector terminal (30) for connecting the primary conductors and a second connector terminal (32) for connecting the secondary conductors are provided,
    with the first connector terminal (30) being disposed diametrically opposite the second connector terminal (32),
    with at least one first lever (34, 36) being associated with the first connector terminal (30) and at least one second lever (42, 44) being associated with the second connector terminal (32), and
    with the two levers (34, 36, 42, 44) being pivotably supported such that they pivot outwardly at least sectionally in opposite directions (40, 48) from the peripheral surface (24) or from the peripheral surface (24) and from a main surface (20) of the housing (12) when they are pivoted from the closed position into the open position.
  9. A power supply (10) in accordance with claim 8,
    characterized in that
    the peripheral surface (24) has a first flattened section (26) and a second, diametrically oppositely disposed flattened section (28), with the first connector terminal (30) being provided at the first flattened section (26) and the second connector terminal (32) being provided at the second flattened section (28).
  10. A power supply (10) in accordance with claim 8 or claim 9,
    characterized in that
    the first lever (34, 36) and the second lever (42, 44) differ from one another with respect to their shape.
  11. A power supply (10) in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that,
    in the region of the peripheral surface (24), the housing (12) has at least two fastening sections (56, 58) for fastening the housing (12) to a wall, with the fastening sections (56, 58) in particular being arranged diametrically oppositely disposed at the housing (12).
  12. A power supply (10) in accordance with claim 11,
    characterized in that
    a fastening section (56, 58) is arranged in the peripheral surface (24).
  13. A power supply (10) in accordance with claim 11 or claim 12,
    characterized in that
    a fastening section (56, 58) is configured as a substantially hollow cylindrical groove.
  14. A power supply (10) in accordance with claim 13,
    characterized in that
    at least one wall section (60, 62) of the groove projects outwardly from the peripheral surface (24).
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