EP3128621B1 - Connecting element - Google Patents

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EP3128621B1
EP3128621B1 EP16182927.0A EP16182927A EP3128621B1 EP 3128621 B1 EP3128621 B1 EP 3128621B1 EP 16182927 A EP16182927 A EP 16182927A EP 3128621 B1 EP3128621 B1 EP 3128621B1
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Joachim Gilch
Thomas Gebhardt
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/44—Means for preventing access to live contacts
    • H01R13/447—Shutter or cover plate
    • H01R13/453—Shutter or cover plate opened by engagement of counterpart
    • H01R13/4534—Laterally sliding shutter
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/629—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41F—APPARATUS FOR LAUNCHING PROJECTILES OR MISSILES FROM BARRELS, e.g. CANNONS; LAUNCHERS FOR ROCKETS OR TORPEDOES; HARPOON GUNS
    • F41F5/00—Launching-apparatus for gravity-propelled missiles or projectiles

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  • the present invention relates to a connecting element.
  • the connecting element is used to produce different connections such as electrical, hydraulic, or other connections, the connecting element also being usable in contaminated environments.
  • Connection elements are known from the prior art which are used in particular for connecting weapon batteries to weapon system carriers.
  • the connecting elements used in currently known weapon carrier systems do not have the possibility of automatically, autonomously establishing, locking, unlocking and protecting the interface connection between the weapon battery and weapon carrier system. Rather, the connecting elements must be connected manually and locked and unlocked as part of the coupling or uncoupling of the weapon battery from the weapon carrier system. Likewise, the interface components must be protected against contamination during and after the weapon battery is disengaged by manually applying protective components such as covers.
  • WO 95/06970 A1 shows an electrical connection arrangement wherein the movement of an actuating device releases the contact cover of a contact opening and at the same time shifts a contact arrangement in the direction of a plug.
  • the task is solved by the features of the independent claim.
  • the object is thus achieved by a connecting element which comprises at least one connecting console, at least one dirt protector and at least one opening element.
  • the connecting element is in an insertion direction in a counter element can be inserted.
  • the connection console has at least one contact element.
  • the contact element thus represents a first interface, while the counter element represents a second interface.
  • the connection element enables both interfaces to be connected easily and reliably.
  • the dirt protector optionally has an open state or a closed state. In the open state, the connection console is released, in the closed state, the connection console is covered. This ensures that the connection console is not itself dirty due to dirty environmental conditions.
  • the dirt protector only changes to the open state when a connection to the counter element is to be established. In this way, it is prevented that the dirt protector is open for long periods without the connection element being connected to the counter element, which in turn ensures that the connection console is always protected against external environmental influences, in particular against contamination.
  • the dirt protector is operatively connected to the opening element. Moving the opening element counter to the direction of insertion leads to a movement of the dirt protector into the open state. Likewise, moving the opening element in the direction of insertion causes the dirt protector to move into the closed state. In particular, it is provided that the opening element is actuated autonomously by the process of inserting the connecting element into the counter element. Thus, the dirt protector is only opened when a connection is actually to be made through the connection console.
  • connection console is also operatively connected to the opening element. Moving the opening element counter to the direction of insertion leads to a displacement of the connection console in the direction of insertion into an extended position. Likewise, moving the opening element in the insertion direction causes the connection console to be displaced into a retracted position counter to the insertion direction. Thus, the connection bracket is between a retracted position and one extended position movable. Moving the connection console enables an autonomous locking between the connection console and the counter element and thus between the connection element and the counter element. Due to the autonomous locking and the autonomous protection against external influences, such as pollution in particular, a connection can be made very easily and reliably with the connecting element.
  • the opening element is preferably a cylindrical pin which extends along the insertion direction.
  • the cylindrical pin can thus be moved easily by the counter element.
  • two cylindrical pins are provided, the cylindrical pins being arranged on the outer peripheries of the connecting element, in particular the dirt protector.
  • the cylinder pin particularly advantageously has a first end and a second end. The first end is guided in a rail and is operatively connected to the connection console and the dirt protector. The second end opposite the first end is free. Thus, pressing the free second end causes the first end to move within the rail.
  • the dirt protector can be moved between the closed state and the open state, and on the other hand, the connecting bracket can be moved between the retracted position and the extended position.
  • the second end of the cylinder pin is particularly advantageously arranged in the insertion direction in front of the dirt protector and the connection console. This means that when the connecting element is moved in the direction of insertion onto the counter element, the second end of the cylinder pin first comes into contact with the counter element. This in turn leads to the cylinder pin being moved relative to the remaining connecting element in the opposite direction of insertion.
  • moving the cylinder pin counter to the direction of insertion causes the dirt protector to open, that is, to transfer the dirt protector into the open state.
  • moving the pin element counter to the direction of insertion causes the connection console to be moved into the extended position. A connection between the connection element and the counter element is thus established and locked autonomously by the connection console.
  • the dirt protector is only opened when this is necessary for contact between the connecting element and the counter element. Due to the automatic opening of the dirt protector by the The cylinder pin thus provides maximum protection, in particular for the connection console, against contamination.
  • the second end is particularly advantageously connected to the connection console via at least one deflection lever. If a plurality of cylinder pins are present, it is provided that each cylinder pin is advantageously connected to the connection console via its own deflection lever.
  • the bellcrank is advantageously mounted on a support structure of the connecting element and allows the connecting bracket to be moved in the insertion direction when the cylinder pin is moved counter to the insertion direction. In this way, an autonomous locking is made possible because moving the connecting element in the insertion direction in order to insert the connecting element into the counter element, moving the cylinder pin, which advantageously lies against the counter element, against the direction of insertion. Moving the cylinder pin against the direction of insertion in turn causes the connection console to be moved in the direction of insertion. In this way, at least the connection console can be locked with the counter element.
  • the dirt protector advantageously has a frame element.
  • a slat gate is guided in the frame element, the slat gate being slidably guided between the open state and the closed state. It is thus particularly provided that the lamella door is connected to the first end of the cylinder pin.
  • the slat gate can be moved out of an opening spanned by the frame element, so that the slat gate can be moved into an area below or above the connecting bracket. If the slat gate is located in the opening spanned by the frame element, the opening is closed. This means that dirt cannot penetrate. This means that the dirt protector is in the closed state.
  • connection console access to the connection console is in particular made possible through the opening.
  • the dirt protector is in the open state.
  • the frame element is the only component of the connection element by means of which access to the connection console is made possible.
  • the connecting bracket can be moved particularly advantageously into the opening spanned by the frame element or through the opening spanned by the frame element.
  • the extended position of the connection console is located within the opening spanned by the frame element or at least partially outside the opening spanned by the frame element, whereby outside is understood to mean a position in which the connection console is in front of or at least partially in front of the frame element in the insertion direction .
  • the frame element advantageously has a dirt scraper.
  • the dirt scraper can be used to remove dirt adhering to the slat door when the slat door is moved into the open state and / or in the closed state.
  • the dirt scraper is a rubber lip or a plastic lip that lies close to the lamella door.
  • the dirt protector in particular the slat door, is self-cleaning, since the slat door is cleaned each time the slat door is moved into the open state and / or in the closed state. A malfunction of the connecting element due to an excessively high degree of contamination is thus excluded.
  • the connecting element also preferably has an elastic element.
  • the elastic element is in particular a spiral spring. It is further provided that the elastic element extends between a support structure of the connecting element and the connecting bracket. It is provided that the elastic element urges the connecting bracket into the retracted position.
  • the elastic element also ensures that the Dirt protector, which is also indirectly connected to the elastic element via the opening element and the connection bracket, is always pushed into the closed state.
  • the spring force of the elastic element also preferably provides that the dirt protector can only be transferred to the open state when there is a predefined counterforce. This prevents accidental opening of the dirt protector.
  • the dirt protector can only be opened if a predefined force is applied to the opening element, as a result of which the elastic element is compressed or stretched, so that a restoring force is generated. As soon as there is no more force on the opening element, the elastic element forces the connection console into the retracted position and the dirt protector into the closed state.
  • connection console advantageously has at least one contact element for establishing an electrical and / or electronic and / or hydraulic connection.
  • a multitude of different connection types can thus be produced with the connection console.
  • further types of connection in particular a fuel connection, are made possible. Due to the possibility of self-locking and protection against dirt, the connecting element is suitable for different types of connections.
  • the counter element into which the connecting element can be inserted, is advantageously also a connecting element as described above. It is provided that the respective connection consoles are adapted to one another so that the connection consoles can make contact. Alternatively, the counter element is preferably a connecting element that can be connected to the connecting element.
  • the invention relates to a weapon carrier system which comprises a connecting element as described above.
  • the weapon carrier system is particularly advantageously a carrier system for guided missiles, the guided missiles being provided in an ammunition battery.
  • the connecting element advantageously serves to connect the weapon carrier system and the ammunition battery.
  • Figure 1 schematically shows a plan view of a connecting element 1 according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 2 shows the connecting element 1 Figure 1 in a side view.
  • a housing which surrounds the connecting element 1 was not shown in order to obtain an overview of the individual components of the connecting element 1.
  • the connecting element 1 has a connecting bracket 2.
  • the connection console 2 comprises a large number of contact elements (not shown) with which a large number of different types of connection can be produced.
  • the contact elements can in particular be such contact elements for establishing electrical connections and / or electronic connections and / or hydraulic connections. It is provided that the contact elements of the connection console 2 are to be contacted with contacts of a counter element (not shown).
  • the connecting element 1 is advantageously inserted into the counter element. For insertion, the connecting element 1 is advantageously moved towards the mating element in an insertion direction 100.
  • the counter element can advantageously be a further connecting element 1.
  • the connecting element 1 also has a dirt protector 3.
  • the dirt protector 3 is located in the insertion direction 100 in front of the connection console 2.
  • the dirt protector 3 also has a frame element 13 in which a slat gate 6 is arranged.
  • the slat gate 6 can optionally be moved into an opening spanned by the frame element 13, as a result of which the opening spanned by the frame element 13 is completely closed. In this case the dirt protector 3 is in a closed state.
  • the slat gate 6 can be moved at least partially out of the frame element 13, in particular completely out of the frame element 13. In this case, the slat gate 6 is advantageously moved into an area below the connection console 2.
  • the opening spanned by the frame element 13 is thus open and allows access to the connection console 2, as a result of which the dirt protector 3 is in an open state.
  • the connecting element 1 has two opening elements 4, one opening element in each case being attached to laterally outer peripheries of the frame element 13.
  • the opening elements 4 are in particular cylindrical pins and have a first end 7 and a second end 8.
  • the first end 7 of each cylinder pin is guided in a rail 9 of a support structure 10 of the connecting element 1.
  • the second end 8 opposite the first end 7 is free. It is provided that the second end 8 of each cylinder pin is arranged in the insertion direction 100 in front of the frame element 13 and thus in front of the connection bracket 2.
  • the first end 7 is still operatively connected to the slat gate 6.
  • moving the first end 7 along the rail 9 leads to a movement of the slat gate 6.
  • the slat gate 6 is located within the opening spanned by the frame element 13, whereby the opening spanned by the frame element 13 is completely closed. If the opening elements 4 are moved against the insertion direction 100, in particular by pressure on the respective free second end 8, the first end 7 is displaced within the rail 9. At the same time, this leads to a movement of the slat gate 6 out of the frame element 13 into an area below the connection console 2.
  • the dirt protector 3 can be converted into the open state.
  • the opening elements 4 are moved in particular in such a way that the second end 8 of each opening element 4 lies against the counter element and the connecting element 1 is moved further in the insertion direction 100 towards the counter element. In this way, the dirt protector 3 can only be opened when contacting is to be made. In all other cases, the dirt protector 3 is closed. Through this autonomous opening and closing of the Dirt protector 3 ensures effective protection of the connection console 2 against contamination.
  • Two reversing levers 5 are advantageously rotatably mounted on the support structure 10.
  • the bellcranks 5 are connected on the one hand to the second end 7 of an opening element 4, and are both connected to the connection console 2 via a web connection 14. Moving the second end 7 within the rail 9 thus causes the deflection lever 5 to rotate and thus displaces the connection console 2.
  • the deflection lever 5 displaces the connection console 2 in the opposite direction to a displacement of the first end 7 of the respective opening element 4 within the rail 9 possible. This means that shifting the opening element 4 against the insertion direction 100 enables the connection console 2 to be shifted in the insertion direction 100. If the displacement of the opening element 4 is carried out by the second end 8 resting on a counter element, the connecting element 1 still being moved towards the counter element in the insertion direction 100, the connection console 2 is also displaced in the insertion direction 100.
  • connection console 2 is shown in a retracted position.
  • the connection console 2 can be moved into an extended state, the connection console 2 being in the extended state either inside the opening spanned by the frame element 13 or at least partially outside the opening spanned by the frame element 13. Outside is understood to mean a position in which at least a portion of the connection console 2 lies in front of the frame element 13 in the insertion direction 100.
  • connection bracket 2 Moving the connection bracket 2 into the extended position in particular enables the connection bracket 2 to be locked on the counter element.
  • the connection console 2 is automatically locked.
  • an automatic unlocking of the connection console 2 is made possible when separating the connection element 1 and the counter element.
  • connection bracket 2 also extends between the connection console 2 and the support structure 10.
  • the elastic element 11 is advantageously a spiral spring. With the coil spring 11, the connection bracket 2 can be pushed into the retracted position, which in the Figures 1 and 2nd is shown. This means that a displacement of the connection bracket 2 from the retracted position causes a restoring force by the elastic element 11, which pushes the connection bracket 2 back into the retracted position. Since the connecting bracket 2 is connected to the respective first ends 7 of the opening elements 4 via the deflection levers 5, the first ends 7 being connected to the slat gate 6, the elastic element 11 also causes the dirt protector 3 to always be removed without the application of an external force is in the closed state.
  • a restoring force of the elastic element 11 pushes the dirt protector 3 back into the closed state.
  • the restoring force of the elastic element 11 pushes the slat gate 6 into the opening spanned by the frame element 13, so that the opening spanned by the frame element 13 is closed. In this way it is ensured that the dirt protector 3 is always closed and is only opened immediately before the connection console 2 comes into contact with the counter element.
  • the dirt protector 3 has a dirt wiper 12.
  • the dirt scraper 12 is, in particular, a plastic lip or a rubber lip which rests on the lamella door 6. Moving the slat gate 6 into the open state or into the closed state thus causes the dirt scraper 12 to graze over the entire slat gate 6. In this way, dirt adhering to the slat gate 6 can be removed.
  • the dirt protector 3 thus has a self-cleaning effect, as a result of which a failure of the connecting element 1 due to an excessively high degree of contamination is excluded.
  • the connecting element 1 thus enables safe and reliable contacting, with locking taking place autonomously. This also happens autonomously Provide or remove a dirt protector. Incorrect operation of the connecting element 1 is thus almost impossible.
  • the connecting element 1 can preferably be used in a weapon carrier system.
  • the weapon carrier system is particularly advantageously a carrier system for guided missiles, the guided missiles being provided in an ammunition battery.
  • the connecting element 1 is advantageously used to connect the weapon carrier system and the ammunition battery.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verbindungselement. Insbesondere dient das Verbindungselement zum Herstellen unterschiedlicher Verbindung wie elektrischer, hydraulischer, oder sonstiger Verbindungen, wobei das Verbindungselement auch in verunreinigten Umgebungen verwendbar ist.The present invention relates to a connecting element. In particular, the connecting element is used to produce different connections such as electrical, hydraulic, or other connections, the connecting element also being usable in contaminated environments.

Aus dem Stand der Technik sind Verbindungselemente bekannt, die insbesondere zur Anbindung von Waffenbatterien an Waffensystemträger dienen. Die in derzeit bekannten Waffenträgersystem verwendeten Verbindungselemente besitzen nicht die Möglichkeit, die Schnittstellenverbindung zwischen Waffenbatterie und Waffenträgersystem automatisch oder autonom herzustellen, zu verriegeln, zu entriegeln und zu schützen. Die Verbindungselemente müssen vielmehr manuell verbunden und im Rahmen der Einkopplung oder Auskopplung der Waffenbatterie vom Waffenträgersystem verriegelt und entriegelt werden. Ebenso müssen die Schnittstellenkomponenten während und nach der Auskopplung der Waffenbatterie mittels manuellen Aufbringens von Schutzkomponenten, wie Abdeckungen, vor Verschmutzung geschützt werden.Connection elements are known from the prior art which are used in particular for connecting weapon batteries to weapon system carriers. The connecting elements used in currently known weapon carrier systems do not have the possibility of automatically, autonomously establishing, locking, unlocking and protecting the interface connection between the weapon battery and weapon carrier system. Rather, the connecting elements must be connected manually and locked and unlocked as part of the coupling or uncoupling of the weapon battery from the weapon carrier system. Likewise, the interface components must be protected against contamination during and after the weapon battery is disengaged by manually applying protective components such as covers.

Das Dokument WO 95/06970 A1 zeigt eine elektrische Verbindungsanordnung wobei das Bewegen einer Betätigungseinrichtung den Kontaktdeckel einer Kontaktöffnung freigibt und gleichzeitig eine Kontaktanordnung in Richtung eines Steckers verschiebt.The document WO 95/06970 A1 shows an electrical connection arrangement wherein the movement of an actuating device releases the contact cover of a contact opening and at the same time shifts a contact arrangement in the direction of a plug.

Das Dokument US 5466163 A beschreibt einen Versorgungsmechanismus mit sich gegenseitig verbindbaren Steckern wobei bei dem Einsteckprozess des oberen Steckers in den unteren Stecker ein Bewegen von Schutzklappen und Schutzblenden in den geöffneten Zustand bewirkt wird.The document US 5466163 A describes a supply mechanism with mutually connectable plugs, wherein the process of inserting the upper plug into the lower plug causes protective flaps and protective covers to be moved into the open state.

Es ist somit Aufgabe der Erfindung ein Verbindungselement bereitzustellen, das bei einfacher und kostengünstiger Herstellung und Montage ein sicheres und zuverlässiges Verbinden zweier Schnittstellen ermöglicht.It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a connecting element which enables a safe and reliable connection of two interfaces with simple and inexpensive manufacture and assembly.

Gelöst wird die Aufgabe durch die Merkmale des unabhängigen Anspruchs. Somit wird die Aufgabe gelöst durch ein Verbindungselement, das zumindest eine Verbindungskonsole, zumindest einen Schmutzprotektor und zumindest ein Öffnungselement umfasst. Das Verbindungselement ist in einer Einsteckrichtung in ein Gegenelement einsteckbar. Außerdem ist vorgesehen, dass die Verbindungskonsole zumindest ein Kontaktelement aufweist. Somit stellt das Kontaktelement eine erste Schnittstelle dar, während das Gegenelement eine zweite Schnittstelle darstellt. Durch das Verbindungselement sind beide Schnittstellen einfach und zuverlässig verbindbar. Dazu weist der Schmutzprotektor wahlweise einen geöffneten Zustand oder einen geschlossenen Zustand auf. In dem geöffneten Zustand ist die Verbindungskonsole freigegeben, in dem geschlossenen Zustand ist die Verbindungskonsole verdeckt. Auf diese Weise ist sichergestellt, dass die Verbindungskonsole durch schmutzige Umgebungsverhältnisse nicht selbst verschmutzt wird. Insbesondere ist vorgesehen, dass der Schmutzprotektor erst dann in den geöffneten Zustand übergeht, wenn eine Verbindung zu dem Gegenelement hergestellt werden soll. Auf diese Weise ist verhindert, dass der Schmutzprotektor über lange Zeiträume ohne Anbindung des Verbindungselements an das Gegenelement geöffnet ist, wodurch wiederum sichergestellt ist, dass die Verbindungskonsole stets vor äußeren Umwelteinwirkungen, insbesondere vor Verschmutzung, geschützt ist.The task is solved by the features of the independent claim. The object is thus achieved by a connecting element which comprises at least one connecting console, at least one dirt protector and at least one opening element. The connecting element is in an insertion direction in a counter element can be inserted. It is also provided that the connection console has at least one contact element. The contact element thus represents a first interface, while the counter element represents a second interface. The connection element enables both interfaces to be connected easily and reliably. For this purpose, the dirt protector optionally has an open state or a closed state. In the open state, the connection console is released, in the closed state, the connection console is covered. This ensures that the connection console is not itself dirty due to dirty environmental conditions. In particular, it is provided that the dirt protector only changes to the open state when a connection to the counter element is to be established. In this way, it is prevented that the dirt protector is open for long periods without the connection element being connected to the counter element, which in turn ensures that the connection console is always protected against external environmental influences, in particular against contamination.

Der Schmutzprotektor ist mit dem Öffnungselement wirkverbunden. So führt ein Bewegen des Öffnungselements entgegen der Einsteckrichtung zu einem Verfahren des Schmutzprotektors in den geöffneten Zustand. Ebenso bewirkt ein Bewegen des Öffnungselements in die Einsteckrichtung ein Verfahren des Schmutzprotektors in den geschlossenen Zustand. Insbesondere ist vorgesehen, dass das Öffnungselement durch den Einsteckprozess des Verbindungselements in das Gegenelement autonom betätigt wird. Somit wird der Schmutzprotektor erst dann geöffnet, wenn tatsächlich eine Verbindung durch die Verbindungskonsole hergestellt werden soll.The dirt protector is operatively connected to the opening element. Moving the opening element counter to the direction of insertion leads to a movement of the dirt protector into the open state. Likewise, moving the opening element in the direction of insertion causes the dirt protector to move into the closed state. In particular, it is provided that the opening element is actuated autonomously by the process of inserting the connecting element into the counter element. Thus, the dirt protector is only opened when a connection is actually to be made through the connection console.

Schließlich ist vorgesehen, dass die Verbindungskonsole ebenfalls mit dem Öffnungselement wirkverbunden ist. So führt ein Bewegen des Öffnungselements entgegen der Einsteckrichtung zu einem Verschieben der Verbindungskonsole in die Einsteckrichtung in eine ausgefahrene Position. Ebenso bewirkt ein Bewegen des Öffnungselements in die Einsteckrichtung ein Verschieben der Verbindungskonsole entgegen der Einsteckrichtung in eine zurückgezogene Position. Somit ist die Verbindungskonsole zwischen einer zurückgezogenen Position und einer ausgefahrenen Position verschiebbar. Durch das Verschieben der Verbindungskonsole ist eine autonome Verriegelung zwischen Verbindungskonsole und Gegenelement und damit zwischen Verbindungselement und Gegenelement ermöglicht. Durch die autonome Verriegelung und den autonomen Schutz vor äußeren Einwirkungen, wie insbesondere Verschmutzung, ist mit dem Verbindungselement eine Verbindung sehr einfach und zuverlässig herstellbar.Finally, it is provided that the connection console is also operatively connected to the opening element. Moving the opening element counter to the direction of insertion leads to a displacement of the connection console in the direction of insertion into an extended position. Likewise, moving the opening element in the insertion direction causes the connection console to be displaced into a retracted position counter to the insertion direction. Thus, the connection bracket is between a retracted position and one extended position movable. Moving the connection console enables an autonomous locking between the connection console and the counter element and thus between the connection element and the counter element. Due to the autonomous locking and the autonomous protection against external influences, such as pollution in particular, a connection can be made very easily and reliably with the connecting element.

Bevorzugt ist das Öffnungselement ein Zylinderstift, der sich entlang der Einsteckrichtung erstreckt. Der Zylinderstift ist somit einfach von dem Gegenelement bewegbar. Besonders vorteilhaft ist vorgesehen, dass zwei Zylinderstifte vorhanden sind, wobei die Zylinderstifte jeweils an äußeren Peripherien des Verbindungselements, insbesondere des Schmutzprotektors, angeordnet sind. Besonders vorteilhaft weist der Zylinderstift ein erstes Ende und ein zweites Ende auf. Das erste Ende ist in einer Schiene geführt und mit der Verbindungskonsole und mit dem Schmutzprotektor wirkverbunden. Das dem ersten Ende gegenüberliegende zweite Ende ist frei. Somit bewirkt ein Druck auf das freie zweite Ende ein Verfahren des ersten Endes innerhalb der Schiene. Auf diese Weise ist einerseits der Schmutzprotektor zwischen dem geschlossenen Zustand und dem geöffneten Zustand bewegbar, andererseits ist die Verbindungskonsole zwischen der zurückgezogenen Position und der ausgefahrenen Position verschiebbar.The opening element is preferably a cylindrical pin which extends along the insertion direction. The cylindrical pin can thus be moved easily by the counter element. It is particularly advantageously provided that two cylindrical pins are provided, the cylindrical pins being arranged on the outer peripheries of the connecting element, in particular the dirt protector. The cylinder pin particularly advantageously has a first end and a second end. The first end is guided in a rail and is operatively connected to the connection console and the dirt protector. The second end opposite the first end is free. Thus, pressing the free second end causes the first end to move within the rail. In this way, on the one hand, the dirt protector can be moved between the closed state and the open state, and on the other hand, the connecting bracket can be moved between the retracted position and the extended position.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist das zweite Ende des Zylinderstifts in dem geschlossenen Zustand des Schmutzprotektors in Einsteckrichtung vor dem Schmutzprotektor und der Verbindungskonsole angeordnet. Dies bedeutet, dass bei einem Bewegen des Verbindungselements in Einsteckrichtung auf das Gegenelement zu zunächst das zweite Ende des Zylinderstifts mit dem Gegenelement in Kontakt kommt. Dies wiederum führt dazu, dass der Zylinderstift relativ zu dem übrigen Verbindungselement entgegen der Einsteckrichtung bewegt wird. Wie zuvor beschrieben bewirkt ein Bewegen des Zylinderstifts entgegen der Einsteckrichtung einerseits ein Öffnen des Schmutzprotektors, das heißt ein Überführen des Schmutzprotektors in den geöffneten Zustand. Andererseits bewirkt das Bewegen des Stiftelements entgegen der Einsteckrichtung ein Verschieben der Verbindungskonsole in die ausgefahrene Position. Somit wird eine Verbindung zwischen Verbindungselement und Gegenelement durch die Verbindungskonsole autonom hergestellt und verriegelt. Gleichzeitig wird der Schmutzprotektor erst dann geöffnet, wenn dies für ein Kontaktieren zwischen Verbindungselement und Gegenelement notwendig ist. Aufgrund des automatischen Öffnens des Schmutzprotektors durch den Zylinderstift ist somit ein maximaler Schutz, insbesondere der Verbindungskonsole, vor Verschmutzung gegeben.In the closed state of the dirt protector, the second end of the cylinder pin is particularly advantageously arranged in the insertion direction in front of the dirt protector and the connection console. This means that when the connecting element is moved in the direction of insertion onto the counter element, the second end of the cylinder pin first comes into contact with the counter element. This in turn leads to the cylinder pin being moved relative to the remaining connecting element in the opposite direction of insertion. As described above, moving the cylinder pin counter to the direction of insertion on the one hand causes the dirt protector to open, that is, to transfer the dirt protector into the open state. On the other hand, moving the pin element counter to the direction of insertion causes the connection console to be moved into the extended position. A connection between the connection element and the counter element is thus established and locked autonomously by the connection console. At the same time, the dirt protector is only opened when this is necessary for contact between the connecting element and the counter element. Due to the automatic opening of the dirt protector by the The cylinder pin thus provides maximum protection, in particular for the connection console, against contamination.

Die Unteransprüche haben vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung zum Inhalt.The dependent claims contain advantageous developments of the invention.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist das zweite Ende über zumindest einen Umlenkhebel mit der Verbindungskonsole verbunden. Sind mehrere Zylinderstifte vorhanden, so ist vorgesehen, dass jeder Zylinderstift vorteilhafterweise über einen eigenen Umlenkhebel mit der Verbindungskonsole verbunden ist. Der Umlenkhebel ist vorteilhafterweise an einer Stützstruktur des Verbindungselements gelagert und erlaubt ein Bewegen der Verbindungskonsole in die Einsteckrichtung, wenn der Zylinderstift entgegen der Einsteckrichtung bewegt werden. Auf diese Weise ist eine autonome Verriegelung ermöglicht, da ein Bewegen des Verbindungselements in Einsteckrichtung, um das Verbindungselement in das Gegenelement einzustecken, ein Bewegen des Zylinderstifts, der vorteilhafterweise an dem Gegenelement anliegt, entgegen der Einsteckrichtung bewirkt. Das Bewegen des Zylinderstifts entgegen der Einsteckrichtung wiederum bewirkt ein Verschieben der Verbindungskonsole in Einsteckrichtung. Auf diese Weise ist zumindest die Verbindungskonsole mit dem Gegenelement verriegelbar.The second end is particularly advantageously connected to the connection console via at least one deflection lever. If a plurality of cylinder pins are present, it is provided that each cylinder pin is advantageously connected to the connection console via its own deflection lever. The bellcrank is advantageously mounted on a support structure of the connecting element and allows the connecting bracket to be moved in the insertion direction when the cylinder pin is moved counter to the insertion direction. In this way, an autonomous locking is made possible because moving the connecting element in the insertion direction in order to insert the connecting element into the counter element, moving the cylinder pin, which advantageously lies against the counter element, against the direction of insertion. Moving the cylinder pin against the direction of insertion in turn causes the connection console to be moved in the direction of insertion. In this way, at least the connection console can be locked with the counter element.

Der Schmutzprotektor weist vorteilhafterweise ein Rahmenelement auf. In dem Rahmenelement ist insbesondere ein Lamellentor geführt, wobei das Lamellentor zwischen dem geöffneten Zustand und dem geschlossenen Zustand verschiebbar geführt ist. Somit ist insbesondere vorgesehen, dass das Lamellentor mit dem ersten Ende des Zylinderstifts verbunden ist. Insbesondere ist das Lamellentor aus einer von dem Rahmenelement umspannten Öffnung heraus verschiebbar, sodass das Lamellentor in einen Bereich unterhalb oder oberhalb der Verbindungskonsole bewegt werden kann. Sollte sich das Lamellentor in der von dem Rahmenelement umspannten Öffnung befinden, so ist die Öffnung verschlossen. Ein Eindringen von Schmutz ist damit nicht möglich. Dies bedeutet, dass sich der Schmutzprotektor in dem geschlossenen Zustand befindet. Wird das Lamellentor hingegen aus der von dem Rahmenelement umspannten Öffnung herausgeschoben, so ist insbesondere ein Zugriff auf die Verbindungskonsole durch die Öffnung ermöglicht. Dies bedeutet, dass sich der Schmutzprotektor in dem geöffneten Zustand befindet. Insbesondere ist außerdem vorgesehen, dass das Rahmenelement das einzige Bauteil des Verbindungselements ist, durch das ein Zugriff auf die Verbindungskonsole ermöglicht ist.The dirt protector advantageously has a frame element. In particular, a slat gate is guided in the frame element, the slat gate being slidably guided between the open state and the closed state. It is thus particularly provided that the lamella door is connected to the first end of the cylinder pin. In particular, the slat gate can be moved out of an opening spanned by the frame element, so that the slat gate can be moved into an area below or above the connecting bracket. If the slat gate is located in the opening spanned by the frame element, the opening is closed. This means that dirt cannot penetrate. This means that the dirt protector is in the closed state. If, on the other hand, the slat gate is pushed out of the opening spanned by the frame element, access to the connection console is in particular made possible through the opening. This means that the dirt protector is in the open state. In particular, it is also provided that the frame element is the only component of the connection element by means of which access to the connection console is made possible.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist die Verbindungskonsole in die von dem Rahmenelement umspannte Öffnung hinein oder durch die von dem Rahmenelement umspannte Öffnung hindurch verschiebbar. Somit befindet sich insbesondere die ausgefahrene Position der Verbindungskonsole innerhalb der von dem Rahmenelement umspannten Öffnung oder zumindest teilweise außerhalb der von dem Rahmenelement umspannten Öffnung, wobei unter außerhalb eine Position verstanden wird, in der sich die Verbindungskonsole in Einsteckrichtung vor oder zumindest teilweise vor dem Rahmenelement befindet.The connecting bracket can be moved particularly advantageously into the opening spanned by the frame element or through the opening spanned by the frame element. Thus, in particular, the extended position of the connection console is located within the opening spanned by the frame element or at least partially outside the opening spanned by the frame element, whereby outside is understood to mean a position in which the connection console is in front of or at least partially in front of the frame element in the insertion direction .

Das Rahmenelement weist vorteilhafterweise einen Schmutzabstreifer auf. Durch den Schmutzabstreifer ist Schmutz, der an dem Lamellentor anhaftet, beim Bewegen des Lamellentors in den geöffneten Zustand und/oder in den geschlossenen Zustand abstreifbar. Insbesondere ist der Schmutzabstreifer eine Gummilippe oder eine Kunststofflippe, die dicht an dem Lamellentor anliegt. Auf diese Weise ist der Schmutzprotektor, insbesondere das Lamellentor, selbstreinigend, da eine Reinigung des Lamellentors bei jedem Bewegen des Lamellentors in den geöffneten Zustand und/oder in den geschlossenen Zustand erfolgt. Somit ist eine Funktionsuntüchtigkeit des Verbindungselements aufgrund eines zu hohen Verschmutzungsgrads ausgeschlossen.The frame element advantageously has a dirt scraper. The dirt scraper can be used to remove dirt adhering to the slat door when the slat door is moved into the open state and / or in the closed state. In particular, the dirt scraper is a rubber lip or a plastic lip that lies close to the lamella door. In this way, the dirt protector, in particular the slat door, is self-cleaning, since the slat door is cleaned each time the slat door is moved into the open state and / or in the closed state. A malfunction of the connecting element due to an excessively high degree of contamination is thus excluded.

Das Verbindungselement weist außerdem bevorzugt ein elastisches Element auf. Das elastische Element ist insbesondere eine Spiralfeder. Weiterhin ist vorgesehen, dass sich das elastische Element zwischen einer Stützstruktur des Verbindungselements und der Verbindungskonsole erstreckt. Dabei ist vorgesehen, dass das elastische Element die Verbindungskonsole in die zurückgezogene Position drängt. Somit wird durch das elastische Element außerdem sichergestellt, dass der Schmutzprotektor, der indirekt über das Öffnungselement und die Verbindungskonsole ebenfalls mit dem elastischen Element wirkverbunden ist, stets in den geschlossenen Zustand gedrängt wird. Durch die Federkraft des elastischen Elements ist außerdem bevorzugt vorgesehen, dass ein Überführen des Schmutzprotektors in den geöffneten Zustand nur bei einer vordefinierten Gegenkraft ermöglicht ist. Somit ist ein versehentliches Öffnen des Schmutzprotektors verhinderbar. Insbesondere ist ein Öffnen des Schmutzprotektors nur dann möglich, wenn eine vordefinierte Kraft auf das Öffnungselement aufgebracht wird, wodurch das elastische Element komprimiert oder gedehnt wird, sodass eine Rückstellkraft erzeugt wird. Sobald eine Kraft auf das Öffnungselement nicht mehr vorhanden ist, so drängt das elastische Element die Verbindungskonsole in die zurückgezogenen Position und den Schmutzprotektor in den geschlossenen Zustand.The connecting element also preferably has an elastic element. The elastic element is in particular a spiral spring. It is further provided that the elastic element extends between a support structure of the connecting element and the connecting bracket. It is provided that the elastic element urges the connecting bracket into the retracted position. Thus, the elastic element also ensures that the Dirt protector, which is also indirectly connected to the elastic element via the opening element and the connection bracket, is always pushed into the closed state. The spring force of the elastic element also preferably provides that the dirt protector can only be transferred to the open state when there is a predefined counterforce. This prevents accidental opening of the dirt protector. In particular, the dirt protector can only be opened if a predefined force is applied to the opening element, as a result of which the elastic element is compressed or stretched, so that a restoring force is generated. As soon as there is no more force on the opening element, the elastic element forces the connection console into the retracted position and the dirt protector into the closed state.

Die Verbindungskonsole weist vorteilhafterweise zumindest ein Kontaktelement zum Herstellen einer elektrischen und/oder elektronischen und/oder hydraulischen Verbindung auf. Somit ist mit der Verbindungskonsole eine Vielzahl von unterschiedlichen Verbindungsarten herstellbar. Alternativ oder zusätzlich sind weitere Verbindungsarten, wie insbesondere eine Treibstoffverbindung, ermöglicht. Durch die Möglichkeit der Selbstverriegelung sowie dem Schutz vor Verschmutzung ist das Verbindungselement für unterschiedliche Arten von Verbindungen geeignet.The connection console advantageously has at least one contact element for establishing an electrical and / or electronic and / or hydraulic connection. A multitude of different connection types can thus be produced with the connection console. As an alternative or in addition, further types of connection, in particular a fuel connection, are made possible. Due to the possibility of self-locking and protection against dirt, the connecting element is suitable for different types of connections.

Das Gegenelement, in das das Verbindungselement einsteckbar ist, ist vorteilhafterweise ebenfalls ein Verbindungselement wie zuvor beschrieben. Dabei ist vorgesehen, dass die jeweiligen Verbindungskonsolen aneinander angepasst sind, sodass sich die Verbindungskonsolen kontaktieren können. Alternativ ist das Gegenelement bevorzugt ein Anschlusselement, das mit dem Verbindungselement verbindbar ist.The counter element, into which the connecting element can be inserted, is advantageously also a connecting element as described above. It is provided that the respective connection consoles are adapted to one another so that the connection consoles can make contact. Alternatively, the counter element is preferably a connecting element that can be connected to the connecting element.

Die Erfindung betrifft schließlich ein Waffenträgersystem, das ein Verbindungselement wie zuvor beschrieben umfasst. Besonders vorteilhaft ist das Waffenträgersystem ein Trägersystem für Lenkflugkörper, wobei die Lenkflugkörper in einer Munitionsbatterie bereitgestellt sind. Das Verbindungselement dient vorteilhafterweise zum Verbinden von Waffenträgersystem und Munitionsbatterie.Finally, the invention relates to a weapon carrier system which comprises a connecting element as described above. The weapon carrier system is particularly advantageously a carrier system for guided missiles, the guided missiles being provided in an ammunition battery. The connecting element advantageously serves to connect the weapon carrier system and the ammunition battery.

Die Erfindung wird nun anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen unter Zuhilfenahme der beigefügten Zeichnungen detailliert beschrieben. In den Zeichnungen ist:

Figur 1
eine erste schematische Abbildung eines Verbindungselements gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung, und
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eine zweite schematische Abbildung des Verbindungselements gemäß dem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung.
The invention will now be described in detail using exemplary embodiments with the aid of the accompanying drawings. In the drawings:
Figure 1
a first schematic illustration of a connecting element according to an embodiment of the invention, and
Figure 2
a second schematic illustration of the connecting element according to the embodiment of the invention.

Figur 1 zeigt schematisch eine Aufsicht auf ein Verbindungselement 1 gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung. Figur 2 zeigt das Verbindungselement 1 aus Figur 1 in einer Seitenansicht. Dabei wurde ein Gehäuse, das das Verbindungselement 1 umgibt, nicht gezeigt, um einen Überblick auf die einzelnen Komponenten des Verbindungselements 1 zu erhalten. Figure 1 schematically shows a plan view of a connecting element 1 according to an embodiment of the invention. Figure 2 shows the connecting element 1 Figure 1 in a side view. A housing which surrounds the connecting element 1 was not shown in order to obtain an overview of the individual components of the connecting element 1.

Das Verbindungselement 1 weist eine Verbindungskonsole 2 auf. Die Verbindungskonsole 2 umfasst eine Vielzahl von Kontaktelementen (nicht gezeigt), mit denen eine Vielzahl von unterschiedlichen Verbindungsarten herstellbar ist. Bei den Kontaktelementen kann es sich insbesondere um solche Kontaktelemente zum Herstellen von elektrischen Verbindungen und/oder elektronischen Verbindungen und/oder hydraulischen Verbindungen handeln. Dabei ist vorgesehen, dass die Kontaktelemente der Verbindungskonsole 2 mit Kontakten eines Gegenelementes (nicht gezeigt) kontaktiert werden sollen. Dazu wird das Verbindungselement 1 vorteilhafterweise in das Gegenelement eingesteckt. Zum Einstecken wird das Verbindungselement 1 vorteilhafterweise in eine Einsteckrichtung 100 auf das Gegenelement zubewegt. Das Gegenelement kann vorteilhaftweise ein weiteres Verbindungselement 1 sein.The connecting element 1 has a connecting bracket 2. The connection console 2 comprises a large number of contact elements (not shown) with which a large number of different types of connection can be produced. The contact elements can in particular be such contact elements for establishing electrical connections and / or electronic connections and / or hydraulic connections. It is provided that the contact elements of the connection console 2 are to be contacted with contacts of a counter element (not shown). For this purpose, the connecting element 1 is advantageously inserted into the counter element. For insertion, the connecting element 1 is advantageously moved towards the mating element in an insertion direction 100. The counter element can advantageously be a further connecting element 1.

Das Verbindungselement 1 weist außerdem einen Schmutzprotektor 3 auf. Der Schmutzprotektor 3 ist in Einsteckrichtung 100 vor der Verbindungskonsole 2 gelegen. Der Schmutzprotektor 3 weist außerdem Rahmenelement 13 auf, in dem ein Lamellentor 6 angeordnet ist. Das Lamellentor 6 lässt sich wahlweise in eine von dem Rahmenelement 13 umspannte Öffnung hinein bewegen, wodurch die von dem Rahmenelement 13 umspannte Öffnung vollständig verschlossen ist. In diesem Fall befindet sich der Schmutzprotektor 3 in einem geschlossenen Zustand. Alternativ lässt sich das Lamellentor 6 zumindest teilweise aus dem Rahmenelement 13, insbesondere vollständig aus dem Rahmenelement 13, herausbewegen. In diesem Fall wird das Lamellentor 6 vorteilhafterweise in einen Bereich unterhalb der Verbindungskonsole 2 verschoben. Somit ist die von dem Rahmenelement 13 umspannte Öffnung geöffnet und erlaubt einen Zugriff auf die Verbindungskonsole 2, wodurch sich der Schmutzprotektor 3 in einem geöffneten Zustand befindet.The connecting element 1 also has a dirt protector 3. The dirt protector 3 is located in the insertion direction 100 in front of the connection console 2. The dirt protector 3 also has a frame element 13 in which a slat gate 6 is arranged. The slat gate 6 can optionally be moved into an opening spanned by the frame element 13, as a result of which the opening spanned by the frame element 13 is completely closed. In this case the dirt protector 3 is in a closed state. Alternatively, the slat gate 6 can be moved at least partially out of the frame element 13, in particular completely out of the frame element 13. In this case, the slat gate 6 is advantageously moved into an area below the connection console 2. The opening spanned by the frame element 13 is thus open and allows access to the connection console 2, as a result of which the dirt protector 3 is in an open state.

Weiterhin weist das Verbindungselement 1 zwei Öffnungselemente 4 auf, wobei jeweils ein Öffnungselement an seitlich äußeren Peripherien des Rahmenelements 13 angebracht ist. Die Öffnungselemente 4 sind insbesondere Zylinderstifte und weisen ein erstes Ende 7 und ein zweites Ende 8 auf. Das erste Ende 7 jedes Zylinderstifts ist in einer Schiene 9 einer Stützstruktur 10 des Verbindungselements 1 geführt. Das dem ersten Ende 7 gegenüberliegende zweite Ende 8 ist frei. Dabei ist vorgesehen, dass das zweite Ende 8 jedes Zylinderstifts in Einsteckrichtung 100 vor dem Rahmenelement 13 und damit vor der Verbindungskonsole 2 angeordnet ist.Furthermore, the connecting element 1 has two opening elements 4, one opening element in each case being attached to laterally outer peripheries of the frame element 13. The opening elements 4 are in particular cylindrical pins and have a first end 7 and a second end 8. The first end 7 of each cylinder pin is guided in a rail 9 of a support structure 10 of the connecting element 1. The second end 8 opposite the first end 7 is free. It is provided that the second end 8 of each cylinder pin is arranged in the insertion direction 100 in front of the frame element 13 and thus in front of the connection bracket 2.

Das erste Ende 7 ist weiterhin mit dem Lamellentor 6 wirkverbunden. Somit führt ein Verschieben des ersten Endes 7 entlang der Schiene 9 zu einem Bewegen des Lamellentors 6. In dem in Figur 1 und Figur 2 gezeigten Zustand befindet sich das Lamellentor 6 innerhalb der von dem Rahmenelement 13 umspannten Öffnung, wodurch die von dem Rahmenelement 13 umspannte Öffnung vollständig verschlossen ist. Werden, insbesondere durch einen Druck auf das jeweilige freie zweite Ende 8, die Öffnungselemente 4 entgegen der Einsteckrichtung 100 bewegt, so wird das erste Ende 7 innerhalb der Schiene 9 verschoben. Dies führt gleichzeitig zu einem Bewegen des Lamellentors 6 aus dem Rahmenelement 13 heraus in einen Bereich unterhalb der Verbindungskonsole 2. Somit ist durch ein Bewegen der Öffnungselemente 4 der Schmutzprotektor 3 in den geöffneten Zustand überführbar. Das Bewegen der Öffnungselemente 4 erfolgt insbesondere derart, dass das zweite Ende 8 jedes Öffnungselements 4 an dem Gegenelement anliegt und das Verbindungselement 1 weiter in Einsteckrichtung 100 auf das Gegenelement zubewegt wird. Auf diese Weise ist der Schmutzprotektor 3 lediglich dann öffenbar, wenn eine Kontaktierung hergestellt werden soll. In allen anderen Fällen ist der Schmutzprotektor 3 geschlossen. Durch dieses autonome Öffnen und Schließen des Schmutzprotektors 3 ist ein wirksamer Schutz der Verbindungskonsole 2 vor Verschmutzung sichergestellt.The first end 7 is still operatively connected to the slat gate 6. Thus, moving the first end 7 along the rail 9 leads to a movement of the slat gate 6. In the in Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown state, the slat gate 6 is located within the opening spanned by the frame element 13, whereby the opening spanned by the frame element 13 is completely closed. If the opening elements 4 are moved against the insertion direction 100, in particular by pressure on the respective free second end 8, the first end 7 is displaced within the rail 9. At the same time, this leads to a movement of the slat gate 6 out of the frame element 13 into an area below the connection console 2. Thus, by moving the opening elements 4, the dirt protector 3 can be converted into the open state. The opening elements 4 are moved in particular in such a way that the second end 8 of each opening element 4 lies against the counter element and the connecting element 1 is moved further in the insertion direction 100 towards the counter element. In this way, the dirt protector 3 can only be opened when contacting is to be made. In all other cases, the dirt protector 3 is closed. Through this autonomous opening and closing of the Dirt protector 3 ensures effective protection of the connection console 2 against contamination.

An der Stützstruktur 10 sind vorteilhafterweise zwei Umlenkhebel 5 drehbar gelagert. Die Umlenkhebel 5 sind einerseits mit dem zweiten Ende 7 jeweils eines Öffnungselements 4 verbunden, und sind beide über eine Stegverbindung 14 mit der Verbindungskonsole 2 verbunden. Somit bewirkt ein Verschieben des zweiten Endes 7 innerhalb der Schiene 9 ein Rotieren des Umlenkhebels 5 und damit ein Verschieben der Verbindungskonsole 2. Durch die Umlenkhebel 5 ist eine Verschiebung der Verbindungskonsole 2 entgegengesetzt zu einer Verschiebung des ersten Endes 7 des jeweiligen Öffnungselements 4 innerhalb der Schiene 9 möglich. Dies bedeutet, dass ein Verschieben des Öffnungselements 4 entgegen der Einsteckrichtung 100 ein Verschieben der Verbindungskonsole 2 in die Einsteckrichtung 100 ermöglicht. Wird das Verschieben des Öffnungselements 4 dadurch ausgeführt, dass das zweite Ende 8 an einem Gegenelement anliegt, wobei das Verbindungselement 1 weiterhin in Einsteckrichtung 100 auf das Gegenelement zubewegt wird, so wird außerdem die Verbindungskonsole 2 in Einsteckrichtung 100 verschoben.Two reversing levers 5 are advantageously rotatably mounted on the support structure 10. The bellcranks 5 are connected on the one hand to the second end 7 of an opening element 4, and are both connected to the connection console 2 via a web connection 14. Moving the second end 7 within the rail 9 thus causes the deflection lever 5 to rotate and thus displaces the connection console 2. The deflection lever 5 displaces the connection console 2 in the opposite direction to a displacement of the first end 7 of the respective opening element 4 within the rail 9 possible. This means that shifting the opening element 4 against the insertion direction 100 enables the connection console 2 to be shifted in the insertion direction 100. If the displacement of the opening element 4 is carried out by the second end 8 resting on a counter element, the connecting element 1 still being moved towards the counter element in the insertion direction 100, the connection console 2 is also displaced in the insertion direction 100.

In den Figuren 1 und 2 ist die Verbindungskonsole 2 in einer zurückgezogenen Position dargestellt. Durch das Verschieben der Verbindungskonsole 2 ist die Verbindungskonsole 2 in einen ausgefahrenen Zustand überführbar, wobei sich die Verbindungskonsole 2 in dem ausgefahrenen Zustand entweder innerhalb der von dem Rahmenelement 13 umspannten Öffnung oder zumindest teilweise außerhalb der von dem Rahmenelement 13 umspannten Öffnung befindet. Unter außerhalb wird dabei eine Position verstanden, in der zumindest ein Teilbereich der Verbindungskonsole 2 in Einsteckrichtung 100 vor dem Rahmenelement 13 liegt.In the Figures 1 and 2nd the connection console 2 is shown in a retracted position. By moving the connection console 2, the connection console 2 can be moved into an extended state, the connection console 2 being in the extended state either inside the opening spanned by the frame element 13 or at least partially outside the opening spanned by the frame element 13. Outside is understood to mean a position in which at least a portion of the connection console 2 lies in front of the frame element 13 in the insertion direction 100.

Durch das Verschieben der Verbindungskonsole 2 in die ausgefahrene Position ist insbesondere ein Verriegeln der Verbindungskonsole 2 an dem Gegenelement ermöglicht. Somit findet insbesondere ein automatisches Verriegeln der Verbindungskonsole 2 statt. Gleichzeitig ist ein automatisches Entriegeln der Verbindungskonsole 2 beim Trennen von dem Verbindungselement 1 und dem Gegenelement ermöglicht.Moving the connection bracket 2 into the extended position in particular enables the connection bracket 2 to be locked on the counter element. Thus, in particular, the connection console 2 is automatically locked. At the same time, an automatic unlocking of the connection console 2 is made possible when separating the connection element 1 and the counter element.

Zwischen der Verbindungskonsole 2 und der Stützstruktur 10 erstreckt sich außerdem ein elastisches Element 11. Das elastische Element 11 ist vorteilhafterweise eine Spiralfeder. Mit der Spiralfeder 11 ist die Verbindungskonsole 2 in die eingefahrene Position drängbar, die in den Figuren 1 und 2 dargestellt ist. Dies bedeutet, dass ein Verschieben der Verbindungskonsole 2 aus der zurückgezogenen Position heraus eine Rückstellkraft durch das elastische Element 11 bewirkt, die die Verbindungskonsole 2 zurück in die zurückgezogene Position drängt. Da die Verbindungskonsole 2 über die Umlenkhebel 5 mit den jeweiligen ersten Enden 7 der Öffnungselemente 4 verbunden ist, wobei die ersten Enden 7 mit dem Lamellentor 6 verbunden sind, bewirkt das elastische Element 11 außerdem, dass sich der Schmutzprotektor 3 ohne Anliegen einer äußeren Kraft stets in dem geschlossenen Zustand befindet. Wird der Schmutzprotektor 3 aus dem geschlossenen Zustand herausbewegt, so drängt eine Rückstellkraft des elastischen Elements 11 den Schmutzprotektor 3 zurück in den geschlossenen Zustand. Insbesondere drängt die Rückstellkraft des elastischen Elements 11 das Lamellentor 6 in die von dem Rahmenelement 13 umspannte Öffnung hinein, sodass die von dem Rahmenelement 13 umspannte Öffnung verschlossen ist. Auf diese Weise ist sichergestellt, dass der Schmutzprotektor 3 stets verschlossen ist und nur unmittelbar vor einem Kontaktieren der Verbindungskonsole 2 mit dem Gegenelement geöffnet wird.An elastic element 11 also extends between the connection console 2 and the support structure 10. The elastic element 11 is advantageously a spiral spring. With the coil spring 11, the connection bracket 2 can be pushed into the retracted position, which in the Figures 1 and 2nd is shown. This means that a displacement of the connection bracket 2 from the retracted position causes a restoring force by the elastic element 11, which pushes the connection bracket 2 back into the retracted position. Since the connecting bracket 2 is connected to the respective first ends 7 of the opening elements 4 via the deflection levers 5, the first ends 7 being connected to the slat gate 6, the elastic element 11 also causes the dirt protector 3 to always be removed without the application of an external force is in the closed state. If the dirt protector 3 is moved out of the closed state, a restoring force of the elastic element 11 pushes the dirt protector 3 back into the closed state. In particular, the restoring force of the elastic element 11 pushes the slat gate 6 into the opening spanned by the frame element 13, so that the opening spanned by the frame element 13 is closed. In this way it is ensured that the dirt protector 3 is always closed and is only opened immediately before the connection console 2 comes into contact with the counter element.

Schließlich ist vorgesehen, dass der Schmutzprotektor 3 einen Schmutzabstreifer 12 aufweist. Der Schmutzabstreifer 12 ist insbesondere eine Kunststofflippe oder eine Gummilippe, die an dem Lamellentor 6 anliegt. Somit bewirkt ein Bewegen des Lamellentors 6 in den geöffneten Zustand oder in den geschlossenen Zustand, dass der Schmutzabstreifer 12 über das gesamte Lamellentor 6 streift. Auf diese Weise ist an dem Lamellentor 6 anhaftender Schmutz entfernbar. Somit hat der Schmutzprotektor 3 eine selbstreinigende Wirkung, wodurch ein Ausfall des Verbindungselements 1 aufgrund eines zu hohen Verschmutzungsgrads ausgeschlossen ist.Finally, it is provided that the dirt protector 3 has a dirt wiper 12. The dirt scraper 12 is, in particular, a plastic lip or a rubber lip which rests on the lamella door 6. Moving the slat gate 6 into the open state or into the closed state thus causes the dirt scraper 12 to graze over the entire slat gate 6. In this way, dirt adhering to the slat gate 6 can be removed. The dirt protector 3 thus has a self-cleaning effect, as a result of which a failure of the connecting element 1 due to an excessively high degree of contamination is excluded.

Das Verbindungselement 1 ermöglicht somit eine sichere und zuverlässige Kontaktierung, wobei eine Verriegelung autonom erfolgt. Ebenso erfolgt autonom das Bereitstellen oder Entfernen eines Schmutzprotektors. Somit sind Fehlbedienungen des Verbindungselements 1 nahezu ausgeschlossen.The connecting element 1 thus enables safe and reliable contacting, with locking taking place autonomously. This also happens autonomously Provide or remove a dirt protector. Incorrect operation of the connecting element 1 is thus almost impossible.

Das Verbindungselement 1 ist bevorzugt bei einem Waffenträgersystem einsetzbar. Besonders vorteilhaft ist das Waffenträgersystem ein Trägersystem für Lenkflugkörper, wobei die Lenkflugkörper in einer Munitionsbatterie bereitgestellt sind. Das Verbindungselement 1 dient vorteilhafterweise zum Verbinden von Waffenträgersystem und Munitionsbatterie.The connecting element 1 can preferably be used in a weapon carrier system. The weapon carrier system is particularly advantageously a carrier system for guided missiles, the guided missiles being provided in an ammunition battery. The connecting element 1 is advantageously used to connect the weapon carrier system and the ammunition battery.

Das Verbindungselement 1 weist weiterhin die folgenden Vorteile auf. Es wird ein System zur automatischen Schmutzprotektion von Schnittstellenverbindern, insbesondere von Waffenträgersystemen, Munitionspaketen und Waffenplattformen, im voneinander getrennten, inaktiven Zustand, sowie, zusätzlich zur Schmutzprotektion, zur relativen Positionierung der Schnittstellen zueinander, während der Nachladeprozedur eines Waffenträgersystems mit einem Munitionspaket sowie während der Integration eines Waffenträgersystems auf einer Waffenplattform, bereitgestellt. Das System kennzeichnet sich in einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung folgendermaßen aus:

  • 1. Der Schmutzprotektor wird automatisch oder autonom ausfahren und einfahren,
  • 1.1 und bleibt im getrennten Zustand von dem Waffenträgersystem, der Waffenplattform oder dem Munitionspaket ausgefahren oder aktiv,
  • 1.1.1 was durch eine eingebaute Feder bewerkstelligt wird,
  • 1.2 wobei der Schmutzprotektor beim Ausfahren automatisch gesäubert wird,
  • 1.3 wobei der Schmutzprotektor beim Einfahren automatisch gesäubert wird.
  • 2. Es ist kein Systemeingriff zur Steuerung der Schmutzprotektoren notwendig.
  • 3. Es ist kein Systemeingriff zur Steuerung der Verbindungskonsole notwendig.
  • 4. Gleichzeitig zum Einfahren des Schmutzprotektors fährt die Verbindungskonsole zum Verriegelungspunkt oder Verbindungspunkt mit der zugehörigen gegenüberliegenden Verbindungskonsole in den ausgefahrenen Zustand aus,
  • 4.1 wobei in der Endposition der Verbindung eine automatische Verriegelung in Kraft tritt,
  • 4.1.1 welche beim Lösen der Verbindung zwischen gegenseitigen Verbindungskonsolen wieder automatisch entriegelt wird.
  • 5. Zur Öffnung des Schmutzprotektors und Freigabe der Verbindungskonsole werden Zylinderstifte verwendet,
  • 5.1 die sich gegenseitig berühren und dadurch die Schmutzprotektoren öffnen.
The connecting element 1 also has the following advantages. It becomes a system for the automatic dirt protection of interface connectors, in particular weapon carrier systems, ammunition packages and weapon platforms, in a separate, inactive state, as well as, in addition to dirt protection, for the relative positioning of the interfaces to each other, during the reloading procedure of a weapon carrier system with an ammunition package and during integration of a weapon carrier system provided on a weapon platform. In an advantageous embodiment, the system is characterized as follows:
  • 1. The dirt protector will extend and retract automatically or autonomously,
  • 1.1 and remains extended or active in the separated state from the weapon carrier system, the weapon platform or the ammunition package,
  • 1.1.1 what is done by a built-in spring,
  • 1.2 whereby the dirt protector is automatically cleaned when extended,
  • 1.3 whereby the dirt protector is automatically cleaned when driving in.
  • 2. No system intervention to control the dirt protectors is necessary.
  • 3. No system intervention is required to control the connection console.
  • 4. At the same time as the dirt protector is retracted, the connection console extends to the locking point or connection point with the associated opposite connection console in the extended state,
  • 4.1 an automatic locking takes effect in the end position of the connection,
  • 4.1.1 which is automatically unlocked when the connection between mutual connection consoles is released.
  • 5. Cylinder pins are used to open the dirt protector and release the connection console.
  • 5.1 that touch each other and thereby open the dirt protectors.

BezugszeichenlisteReference list

11
VerbindungselementFastener
22nd
VerbindungskonsoleConnection console
33rd
SchmutzprotektorDirt protector
44th
ÖffnungselementOpening element
55
UmlenkhebelBell crank
66
LamellentorLouvre gate
77
erstes Endefirst end
88th
zweites Endesecond end
99
Schienerail
1010th
StützstrukturSupport structure
1111
elastisches Elementelastic element
1212th
SchmutzabstreiferDirt scraper
1313
RahmenelementFrame element
1414
StegverbindungBridge connection

Claims (8)

  1. Connecting element (1), comprising
    - at least one connection bracket (2) with at least one contact element,
    - at least one dirt guard (3), and
    - at least one opening element (4),
    - wherein the connecting element (1) can be inserted into a mating element in a direction of insertion (100),
    - wherein the dirt guard (3) optionally has an opened state in which the connection bracket (2) is uncovered, and a closed state in which the connection bracket (2) is covered,
    - wherein the dirt guard (3) is operatively connected to the opening element (4), so that by a process of inserting the connecting element (1) into the mating element a movement of the opening element (4) counter to the direction of insertion (100) causes a displacement of the dirt guard (3) into the opened state and a movement of the opening element (4) in the direction of insertion (100) causes a displacement of the dirt guard (3) into the closed state, and
    - wherein the connection bracket (2) is operatively connected to the opening element (4), so that a movement of the opening element (4) counter to the direction of insertion (100) causes a displacement of the connection bracket (2) into an extended position in the direction of insertion (100) and a movement of the opening element (4) in the direction of insertion (100) causes a displacement of the connection bracket (2) into a retracted position counter to the direction of insertion (100), wherein the opening element (4) is a cylindrical pin which extends along the direction of insertion (100), wherein said cylindrical pin has a first end (7) which is guided in a rail (9) and is operatively connected to the connection bracket (2) and to the dirt guard (3) and has a free second end (8) opposing the first end (7), and wherein in the closed state of the dirt guard (3) the second end (8) of the opening element (4) is situated in the direction of insertion (100) in front of the dirt guard (3) and the connection bracket (2).
  2. Connecting element (1) according to claim 1, characterised in that the second end (8) is connected to the connection bracket (2) via at least one pivot arm (5).
  3. Connecting element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the dirt guard (3) surrounds a frame element (13), in which a slatted gate (6) is displaceably guided between the opened state and the closed state, wherein the slatted gate (6) is coupled to the opening element (4).
  4. Connecting element (1) according to claim 3, characterised in that the slatted gate (6) can be displaced by means of the opening element (4) into an opening encompassed by the frame element (13) or through the opening encompassed by the frame element (13).
  5. Connecting element (1) according to any one of claims 3 or 4, characterised in that the frame element (13) has a dirt scraper (12), by means of which dirt adhering to the slatted gate (6) can be scraped off when moving the slatted gate (6) into the closed state or into the opened state.
  6. Connecting element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised by means of an elastic element (11) which extends between a support structure (10) of the connecting element (1) and the connection bracket (2), wherein the elastic element (11) pushes the connection bracket (2) into the retracted position.
  7. Connecting element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the connection bracket (2) has at least one contact element for establishing an electrical and/or electronic and/or hydraulic connection.
  8. Weapons carrier system comprising a connecting element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims.
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