EP3275055B1 - Retaining frame for modular plug connector system - Google Patents

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EP3275055B1
EP3275055B1 EP16726478.7A EP16726478A EP3275055B1 EP 3275055 B1 EP3275055 B1 EP 3275055B1 EP 16726478 A EP16726478 A EP 16726478A EP 3275055 B1 EP3275055 B1 EP 3275055B1
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    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
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  • the invention relates to a connector and in particular a holding frame for holding contact inserts (connector modules) and for installation in connector housing of a connector, wherein the contact inserts can be inserted into the holding frame, d. H. can be mounted.
  • holding means are provided on the contact inserts (connector modules), which cooperate with recesses or openings provided on opposite wall parts (side parts) of the holding frame. In this way, the contact inserts or connector modules are held securely in the holding frame.
  • Such support frames are used in specially designed connector housing and serve to provide a modular - customized plug connector system.
  • the support frame must be mechanically stable on the one hand, in order to withstand the insertion and pulling forces occurring during assembly or separation of the connector can and on the other hand, however, used in many ways to accommodate a variety of connector modules and possibly different Anus Replacementsart can.
  • Such connectors are for example from the DE 81 11 418 U1 and the EP 0 097 255 B1 known.
  • the connector after the EP 0 097 255 B1 is placed on a support body to which in turn a conductor connection block is attached, which consists of disc-shaped, lined-up insulating segments.
  • the insulating segments have recesses in which the associated contact elements are inserted.
  • each insulating segment has a chamber-shaped opening into which a pin-shaped or knife-like extension of the end portions of the contact elements protrudes.
  • the insulating segments each have on their upper side a recess into which - transverse to the insulating segments - a spacer bolt is inserted, which is screwed to the outside of a frame part. By screwing the segments they are positioned against each other.
  • Support body on the frame longitudinal parts are designed as a truncated strip, whereby a weakening of the frame occurs.
  • the EP 0 152 743 A1 discloses a modular connector in which locking arms are also formed by cuts in the frame.
  • the support frame consists of two hingedly interconnected halves, wherein the separation plane of the support frame is parallel to the longitudinal sides, and that joints are provided in the fastening means provided with the end faces of the support frame such that when screwing the support frame on a mounting surface, the frame parts align such that the longitudinal sides are aligned at right angles to the mounting surface and the connector modules have a positive connection with the holding frame via the support means.
  • the invention has for its object to overcome predicted disadvantages and to provide a support frame of the type mentioned, in which the connector modules as simple and easy to install and removed and can also be used in conjunction with different in the locking geometry module designs (eg Inside lockable or externally lockable modules) can be used.
  • the basic idea of the present invention is to design the holding frame as an extendable or telescopic, two-part frame made of two frame parts which are connected to one another via a slide bearing arrangement, so that the frame can be pushed apart for assembly, whereby plug-in connector modules can be latched in easily and easily. and can be expanded and the frame can also be pushed together so that the internally latchable modules are held securely, but also formed in the same width formed by externally latchable modules can be used together with internally lockable modules.
  • These are preferably formed with resilient locking arms, so that they can be mounted on the frame-side locking projections.
  • an identical insulating body can be used, so that an identical contact assembly can be provided, but the user does not have to stockpile several frames for different versions. Also conceivable is a mixed assembly with both “internally latching" modules and with “externally latching” modules.
  • a holding frame for holding insertable into the holding frame connector modules consisting of two frame parts, each having holding means (preferably both openings for one module type and locking lugs for another module type), wherein the first frame part with the second frame part by means of at least one Sliding bearing assembly is reciprocally connected and the frame parts from a first (ejected) position in an at least second (pushed together) position can be moved back and forth.
  • the sliding bearing arrangement can be designed so that one or more stable intermediate position between the fully extended and the pushed-together position is possible.
  • the sliding bearing assembly consists of two sliding bearings, which connect the two frame parts together.
  • the two slide bearings are each arranged at a right or left end portion of the frame parts.
  • the two frame parts are indeed movable, but captively connected to each other via the sliding bearing.
  • a bearing arm on the first frame part is resiliently deflectable and can be inserted into a preferably inner bearing recess on the second frame part. After insertion of the respective bearing arm springs back after reaching the connection position with the bearing recess in its original position.
  • a bearing arm with T-shaped bearing end which can engage in a parallelepiped-shaped bearing recess having a recess in the width of the bearing arm, but the T-shaped bearing end has a greater width. In this way, an axially movable, but captive connection of the two frame parts can be created.
  • each sliding bearing each provides a T-shaped support arm and a corresponding receptacle for the support arm, wherein the support arm is reciprocally mounted in the receptacle and forth.
  • the retaining arms on the first frame part and the receptacles or recesses are arranged on the second frame part or vice versa.
  • tool-operated locking devices are mounted to lock the two frame parts in at least its collapsed position.
  • the locking device is preferably provided as a reciprocable locking means on one of the two frame parts. Preferably in such a way that, in the pushed-together position of the two frame parts, it can be introduced or moved into a frame-side recess or behind a frame-side stop of the respective other frame part, so that the frame parts are locked in their pushed-together position.
  • the locking means engages behind one of the T-shaped portions of a T-shaped bearing arm. More preferably, a corresponding locking is provided on both bearing arms.
  • the locking means is mounted as a manually operable, up and down movable locking means in a receiving chamber of the frame parts.
  • the first frame part has a wall portion with holding means and / or recesses for interacting with plug connector module side holding means of each insertable connector modules.
  • the second frame part has a wall portion opposite the first wall portion with holding means and / or recesses for interacting with plug connector module side holding means of the insertable connector modules.
  • a plug-in upper edge of one of the two frame parts preferably the longitudinal wall sections
  • a plurality of spaced apart to the upper edge open coding gaps preferably provided in a fixed gap grid.
  • the coding gaps are provided to cooperate with corresponding coding ribs on the modules to ensure a correct plug-in position.
  • the two frame parts are advantageously designed as U-shaped frame parts, wherein the respective central web of each frame part is formed as a longitudinal-side wall portion from which each two shorter side wall portions extend in the direction of respectively opposite side wall portions.
  • the sliding bearings are arranged on the side wall or sections. Furthermore, it may be provided with advantage that the respective receptacle is or are arranged on the inside of the side wall or sections.
  • Another aspect of the present invention relates to a connector having a support frame as described above, wherein one or more substantially formed in the width B of the collapsed support frame connector modules are received laterally with the width B protruding holding means in the support frame and the holding means of the connector modules of Inside in the holding means (preferably formed as recesses in the wall of the frame parts) protrude to hold the connector modules on the support frame.
  • the connector is formed with a holding frame as described above and one or more substantially in the width B of the collapsed holding frame formed connector modules are received laterally over the width B protruding holding means in the holding frame and the holding means of the connector modules Support frame of the frame parts at least partially engage with resilient retaining means, wherein on the holding frame outside protruding holding means (retaining lugs) cooperate with the holding means of the connector modules, preferably by protruding through openings in the said holding means of the connector modules.
  • FIGS. 1 to 5 described in more detail, wherein like reference numerals refer to the same structural and / or functional features.
  • FIG. 1 In the Figures 1 and 2 in each case an embodiment of a holding frame 1 according to the invention is shown.
  • the support frame 1 in its retracted position and in the Fig. 2 the holding frame 1 is shown in its pushed apart or pushed-out position.
  • the holding frame 1 consists of two frame parts 10, 20, which have holding means 19, 29, wherein the first frame part with the second frame part by means of a sliding bearing assembly 30 reciprocally connected reciprocally and the frame parts from an extended position (see Fig. 2 ) in a collapsed position (see Fig. 1 ) can be moved back and forth.
  • the sliding bearing assembly 30 consists of two sliding bearings 31a, 31b, which connect the two frame parts 10, 20 with each other.
  • the sliding bearing 31a In the perspective view of Fig. 1 and 2 is clearly visible one of the sliding bearings 31a in the rear left corner.
  • the sliding bearing 31b which is only partially in the Fig. 2 can be seen corresponds to the sliding bearing 31a in the structural design. In this respect, only the sliding bearing 31a will be described below.
  • the sliding bearing 31 a consists of a holding arm 32 which protrudes on the first frame part 10.
  • the holding arm 32 is formed as a T-shaped holding arm. This means that the holding arm 32 is a substantially parallelepiped web, at the end of which there is a T-shaped transverse bar, which protrudes with a respective T-shaped section up and down from the web.
  • the T-shaped holding arm 32 is inserted in a retaining arm-side receptacle 33 on the second frame part 20.
  • the T-shaped support arm 32 forms with its T-shaped projections a stop against pulling out of the receptacle 33.
  • the receptacle 33 therefore has an end opening into which the T-shaped support arm 32 extends with its web portion, the width but less is than the width in the region of the T-shaped protrusions, so that the holding arm 32 can not be pulled out of the receptacle 33.
  • the length of the T-shaped support arm is selected so that it corresponds approximately to the length of the respective side wall portions 28a and 28b of the second frame part 20.
  • the holding frame 1 can thus be displaced by an axial displacement approximately in the length of the web of the T-shaped holding arm in a corresponding actuating direction, which in the Fig. 1 is shown with an arrow.
  • the displacement width preferably in a range of 5% to 25% of the width B of the holding frame is carried out, or more preferably in a range between 5% and 15% of the width B of the holding frame.
  • the embodiment according to the invention is according to the Fig. 1 to 5 designed so that, as intended, the support frame can be opened sufficiently wide to make a simple installation.
  • further tool-free locking devices 34 are provided, which are provided in the present embodiment as up and down movable locking devices on the frame member 20.
  • the locking devices 34 of the sliding bearings 31a, 31b provided to lock the frame parts 10, 20 in their collapsed position as soon as the locking device 34 of their, as in Fig. 2 shown, pushed upwards position in one, as in Fig. 1 shown pushed down position.
  • the locking means 35 of the locking device 34 engage behind the T-shaped projections of the support arms 32 and block them.
  • the T-shaped support arm 32 with its T-shaped protrusions is also a stop 36 for locking.
  • the locking means 35 is provided as a manually operable, mounted in a receiving chamber 22 of the frame member 20 locking means. This means that a user can actuate the locking means 35 with his finger and no special tool needed and no screw connection is required to lock the two support frame 1 in their collapsed state together.
  • the first frame part 10 further comprises a wall portion 18 with holding means 19 for cooperation with plug connector module side holding means 51 of the insertable connector modules 50, as this example in the Fig. 3, 4 and 5 are shown.
  • the first wall portion 18 has window-like holding means as well as nose-like, outwardly projecting holding means, each having an inclined ramp on its upwardly directed side. It can further be seen that the window-like holding means are arranged with an underlying nose in a grid along the longitudinal side of the wall portion 18.
  • coding gaps 16a which are spaced apart from each other and are open towards the upper edge 16, are provided in a fixed gap grid at the insertion-side upper edge 16 of the second frame part 20.
  • These coding gaps 16a which are open at the top, cooperate with coding ribs 16b (see FIG Fig. 3 ) of the connector modules 50.
  • the two frame parts 10, 20 are each formed as U-shaped frame parts, wherein the respective central web of each frame part 10, 20 is formed as a longitudinal side wall portion 18 and 28, of which each two side wall portions 18a, 18b and 28a, 28b in the direction each opposite side wall portions of the respective other frame part extend.
  • FIG. 5 an inventive connector 100 is shown with a, as described above holding frame 1, wherein two different connector modules are inserted into the support frame 1.
  • a connector module 50 which also already in the 3 and 4 is in the inserted state, has an insulator width, which substantially corresponds to the width of the collapsed support frame 1.
  • These connector modules can therefore only in the in Fig. 2 mount shown disassembled state or in a state in which at least the distance between the two wall sections 18, 28 is sufficient that the connector module 50 can be accommodated with its laterally projecting beyond the width B holding means 51 in the support frame 1.
  • the holding frame 1 and the two frame parts 10, 20 are pushed together, whereby the holding means 51 protrude through the openings in the holding frame 1 and hold the affected connector module safely.
  • the second illustrated type of connector modules 50 with externally mounted spring-loaded holding means 51 can also be mounted in the collapsed position of the holding frame 1.
  • the connector modules 50 are inserted from above in the insertion direction in the support frame 1, so that the laterally projecting beyond the width B spring-loaded holding means 51 along the aforementioned ramps ramp and spring back in the fully inserted state back to its original position.
  • the tabs 18 and 28 projecting outwards, nose-like holding means 19, 29 cooperate with the holding means 51 of the connector modules 50.
  • the holding frame 1 according to the invention can be equipped by means of a non-assembly of different connector modules 50. So it is also possible that z. B. the last-mentioned modules 50 can also be removed in the collapsed state of the support frame 1 from its inserted position.
  • the invention is not limited in its execution to the above-mentioned preferred embodiment. Rather, a number of variants of embodiments are conceivable, which makes use of the illustrated solution and the illustrated method even with fundamentally different type of execution.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Steckverbinder und insbesondere einen Halterahmen zur Halterung von Kontakteinsätzen (Steckverbindermodule) und zum Einbau in Steckverbindergehäuse eines Steckverbinders, wobei die Kontakteinsätze in den Halterahmen einsetzbar, d. h. montierbar sind. Hierfür sind Halterungsmittel an den Kontakteinsätzen (Steckverbindermodulen) vorgesehen, die mit an gegenüberliegenden Wandteilen (Seitenteilen) des Halterahmens vorgesehenen Ausnehmungen bzw. Öffnungen zusammenwirken. Auf diese Weise werden die Kontakteinsätze bzw. Steckverbindermodule in dem Halterahmen sicher gehalten.The invention relates to a connector and in particular a holding frame for holding contact inserts (connector modules) and for installation in connector housing of a connector, wherein the contact inserts can be inserted into the holding frame, d. H. can be mounted. For this purpose, holding means are provided on the contact inserts (connector modules), which cooperate with recesses or openings provided on opposite wall parts (side parts) of the holding frame. In this way, the contact inserts or connector modules are held securely in the holding frame.

Derartige Halterahmen werden in speziell dafür vorgesehene Steckverbindergehäuse eingesetzt und dienen der Bereitstellung eines modularen - kundenspezifisch bestückbaren Steckverbindersystems.Such support frames are used in specially designed connector housing and serve to provide a modular - customized plug connector system.

Der Halterahmen muss einerseits mechanisch stabil gebaut sein, um den auftretenden Steck- und Ziehkräften beim Zusammenfügen bzw. Trennen der Steckverbindung standhalten zu können und andererseits aber vielfältig verwendbar, um eine Vielzahl von Steckverbindermodulen auch ggf. unterschiedlicher Anusführungsart aufnehmen zu können.The support frame must be mechanically stable on the one hand, in order to withstand the insertion and pulling forces occurring during assembly or separation of the connector can and on the other hand, however, used in many ways to accommodate a variety of connector modules and possibly different Anusführungsart can.

Derartige Steckverbinder sind beispielsweise aus der DE 81 11 418 U1 und der EP 0 097 255 B1 bekannt. Der Steckverbinder nach der EP 0 097 255 B1 wird auf einen Trägerkörper gesteckt, an dem wiederum ein Leiteranschlussblock befestigt wird, der aus scheibenförmigen, aneinandergereihten Isoliersegmenten besteht. Die Isoliersegmente weisen Ausnehmungen auf, in die zugehörige Kontaktelemente eingelegt werden. Um die Zugänglichkeit zu den Kontaktelementen auch im Steckzustand zu ermöglichen, ist weiter vorgesehen, dass jedes Isoliersegment eine kammerförmige Öffnung aufweist, in die eine stiftförmige oder messerartige Verlängerung der Endbereiche der Kontaktelemente hineinragt. Die Isoliersegmente weisen an ihrer Oberseite jeweils eine Vertiefung auf, in die - quer zu den Isoliersegmenten - ein Abstandsbolzen eingelegt wird, der außenseitig an einem Rahmenteil verschraubt wird. Durch das Verschrauben der Segmente werden diese gegeneinander positioniert.Such connectors are for example from the DE 81 11 418 U1 and the EP 0 097 255 B1 known. The connector after the EP 0 097 255 B1 is placed on a support body to which in turn a conductor connection block is attached, which consists of disc-shaped, lined-up insulating segments. The insulating segments have recesses in which the associated contact elements are inserted. In order to enable accessibility to the contact elements in the plug state, it is further provided that each insulating segment has a chamber-shaped opening into which a pin-shaped or knife-like extension of the end portions of the contact elements protrudes. The insulating segments each have on their upper side a recess into which - transverse to the insulating segments - a spacer bolt is inserted, which is screwed to the outside of a frame part. By screwing the segments they are positioned against each other.

Aus der DE 38 34 651 A1 sind modular gefasste Buchsenkontakte bekannt. Stützkörper an den Rahmenlängsteilen sind dabei als angeschnittene Streifen gestaltet, wodurch eine Schwächung des Rahmens auftritt.From the DE 38 34 651 A1 are modular socket contacts known. Support body on the frame longitudinal parts are designed as a truncated strip, whereby a weakening of the frame occurs.

Die EP 0 152 743 A1 offenbart einen modular aufgebauten Steckverbinder, bei dem Rastarme ebenfalls durch Einschnitte im Rahmen gebildet werden.The EP 0 152 743 A1 discloses a modular connector in which locking arms are also formed by cuts in the frame.

Die im Stand der Technik bekannten Ausführungen weisen diverse Nachteile auf. So ist zum Beispiel ein Einsetzen und Auswechseln der Steckverbindermodule teilweise nur mit speziellen Demontagewerkzeugen möglich. Ferner besteht das Problem, dass beim Einsetzen von Steckverbindermodulen in der Rahmenbreite, d. h. zwischen gegenüberliegenden Wandteilen (Seitenteilen) des Halterahmens die Module nicht eingebracht werden können, da an deren Seitenwände Haltemittel, wie z.B. Haltevorsprünge hervorstehen, so dass die Breite der Steckverbindermodule größer ist, als die lichte Weite zwischen den gegenüberliegenden Wandteilen (Seitenteilen) des Halterahmens.The embodiments known in the prior art have various disadvantages. For example, inserting and replacing the connector modules is sometimes possible only with special disassembly tools. Further, there is a problem that when inserting connector modules in the frame width, i. H. between opposite wall parts (side parts) of the holding frame, the modules can not be introduced, since on the side walls holding means, such. Holding projections protrude so that the width of the connector modules is greater than the clear width between the opposite wall parts (side parts) of the holding frame.

Aus der DE 197 07 120 C1 ist eine Lösung bekannt, bei der der Halterahmen aus zwei gelenkig miteinander verbundenen Hälften besteht, wobei die Trennungsebene des Halterahmens parallel zu dessen Längsseiten verläuft, und dass Gelenke in den mit den Befestigungsmitteln versehenen Stirnseiten des Halterahmens derart angeordnet sind, dass beim Aufschrauben des Halterahmens auf eine Befestigungsfläche sich die Rahmenteile derart ausrichten, dass die Längsseiten rechtwinklig zur Befestigungsfläche ausgerichtet sind und die Steckverbindermodule über die Halterungsmittel eine formschlüssige Verbindung mit dem Halterahmen aufweisen.From the DE 197 07 120 C1 is known a solution in which the support frame consists of two hingedly interconnected halves, wherein the separation plane of the support frame is parallel to the longitudinal sides, and that joints are provided in the fastening means provided with the end faces of the support frame such that when screwing the support frame on a mounting surface, the frame parts align such that the longitudinal sides are aligned at right angles to the mounting surface and the connector modules have a positive connection with the holding frame via the support means.

Eine Montage und auch Demontage erweist sich teilweise als schwierig, insbesondere, wenn mehrere Module gleichzeitig eingesetzt werden müssen, danach der Rahmen so geschlossen werden muss, dass sämtliche Rastvorsprünge in die Rastausnehmungen eintauchen (andernfalls lässt sich der Rahmen nicht schließen) und die finale Fixierstellung für die Module (Kontakteinsätze) erst im eingebauten Zustand erzielt wird. Ferner verlangt das Austauschen eines Moduls immer das Öffnen des gesamten Modulrahmens und damit die Demontage des Rahmens aus dem Gehäuse, da sich der Modulrahmen sonst nicht aufklappen lässt.An assembly and disassembly proves to be difficult in some cases, especially if several modules must be used simultaneously, then the frame must be closed so that all locking projections dive into the recesses (otherwise the frame can not close) and the final fixing position for the modules (contact inserts) are only achieved when installed. Furthermore, the replacement of a module always requires the opening of the entire module frame and thus the disassembly of the frame from the housing, because otherwise the module frame can not be opened.

DE 20 2012 103360 U1 , CN 104 466 562 A , CN 202 352 910 U , WO 2014/155171 A1 und CN 203 277 786 U offenbaren Halterahmen gemäß dem Oberbegriff von Anspruch 1. DE 20 2012 103360 U1 . CN 104 466 562 A . CN 202 352 910 U . WO 2014/155171 A1 and CN 203 277 786 U disclose holding frame according to the preamble of claim 1.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, vorgesagte Nachteile zu überwinden und einen Halterahmen der eingangs genannten Art bereitzustellen, bei dem die Steckverbindermodule möglichst einfach und montagefreundlich ein- und ausgebaut werden können und der sich auch in Verbindung mit in der Rastgeometrie unterschiedlichen Modulausführungen (z. B. Innen verrastbare oder Außen verrastbare Module) verwenden lässt.The invention has for its object to overcome predicted disadvantages and to provide a support frame of the type mentioned, in which the connector modules as simple and easy to install and removed and can also be used in conjunction with different in the locking geometry module designs (eg Inside lockable or externally lockable modules) can be used.

Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst durch einen Halterahmen mit den Merkmalen von Anspruch 1 und einen Steckverbinder mit den Merkmalen von Anspruch 12.This object is achieved by a support frame having the features of claim 1 and a connector having the features of claim 12.

Grundgedanke der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, den Halterahmen als ausziehbaren bzw. teleskopierbaren, zweiteiligen Rahmen aus zwei Rahmenteilen zu gestalten, die über eine Schiebelageranordnung miteinander verbunden sind, so dass der Rahmen zur Montage auseinandergeschoben werden kann, wodurch innen verrastbare Steckverbindermodule einfach und montagefreundlich ein- und ausgebaut werden können und der Rahmen auch zusammengeschoben werden kann, so dass die innen verrastbaren Module sicher gehalten werden, aber auch in gleicher Breite ausgebildete von Außen verrastbare Module zusammen mit innen verrastbaren Modulen verwendet werden können. Diese werden vorzugsweise mit federnden Rastarmen ausgebildet, so dass diese über rahmenseitige Rastvorsprünge montiert werden können.The basic idea of the present invention is to design the holding frame as an extendable or telescopic, two-part frame made of two frame parts which are connected to one another via a slide bearing arrangement, so that the frame can be pushed apart for assembly, whereby plug-in connector modules can be latched in easily and easily. and can be expanded and the frame can also be pushed together so that the internally latchable modules are held securely, but also formed in the same width formed by externally latchable modules can be used together with internally lockable modules. These are preferably formed with resilient locking arms, so that they can be mounted on the frame-side locking projections.

Bei beiden Ausführungen kann demnach eine identische Isolierkörper verwendet werden, so dass auch eine identische Kontaktbestückung vorgesehen werden kann, aber der Anwender für unterschiedliche Ausführungen nicht mehrere Rahmen bevorraten muss. Denkbar ist ferner eine Mischbestückung mit sowohl "Innen verrastenden" Modulen sowie mit "Außen verrastenden" Modulen.In both embodiments, therefore, an identical insulating body can be used, so that an identical contact assembly can be provided, but the user does not have to stockpile several frames for different versions. Also conceivable is a mixed assembly with both "internally latching" modules and with "externally latching" modules.

Erfindungsgemäß ist daher ein Halterahmen zur Halterung von in den Halterahmen einsetzbaren Steckverbindermodulen bestehend aus zwei Rahmenteilen vorgesehen, die jeweils über Haltemittel (vorzugsweise sowohl Öffnungen für einen Modultyp und Rastnasen für einen anderen Modultyp) verfügen, wobei das erste Rahmenteil mit dem zweiten Rahmenteil mittels mindestens einer Schiebelageranordnung hin- und herverschieblich verbunden ist und die Rahmenteile von einer ersten (ausgeschobenen) Position in eine mindestens zweite (zusammengeschobene) Position hin- und herbewegt werden können.According to the invention, therefore, a holding frame is provided for holding insertable into the holding frame connector modules consisting of two frame parts, each having holding means (preferably both openings for one module type and locking lugs for another module type), wherein the first frame part with the second frame part by means of at least one Sliding bearing assembly is reciprocally connected and the frame parts from a first (ejected) position in an at least second (pushed together) position can be moved back and forth.

Mit Vorteil kann die Schiebelageranordnung so ausgebildet sein, dass auch eine oder mehrere stabile Zwischenposition zwischen der voll ausgeschobenen und der zusammengeschobenen Position möglich ist.Advantageously, the sliding bearing arrangement can be designed so that one or more stable intermediate position between the fully extended and the pushed-together position is possible.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass die Schiebelageranordnung aus zwei Schiebelagern besteht, die die beiden Rahmenteile miteinander verbinden.In an advantageous embodiment of the invention it is provided that the sliding bearing assembly consists of two sliding bearings, which connect the two frame parts together.

Weiter vorteilhaft sind die beiden Schiebelager jeweils an einem rechten bzw. linken Endabschnitt der Rahmenteile angeordnet. Erfindungsgemäß sind die beiden Rahmenteile zwar beweglich, aber unverlierbar über das Schiebelager miteinander verbunden. Besonders vorteilhaft ist eine Ausführungsform der Schiebeläger, bei der ein Lagerarm am ersten Rahmenteil federnd auslenkbar ist und in eine, vorzugsweise innen liegende Lagerausnehmung am zweiten Rahmenteil eingeschoben werden kann. Nach dem Einschieben federt der jeweilige Lagerarm nach Erreichen der Verbindungsstellung mit der Lagerausnehmung in seine ursprüngliche Stellung zurück.Further advantageously, the two slide bearings are each arranged at a right or left end portion of the frame parts. According to the invention, the two frame parts are indeed movable, but captively connected to each other via the sliding bearing. Particularly advantageous is an embodiment of the sliding support, in which a bearing arm on the first frame part is resiliently deflectable and can be inserted into a preferably inner bearing recess on the second frame part. After insertion of the respective bearing arm springs back after reaching the connection position with the bearing recess in its original position.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist daher ein Lagerarm mit T-förmigem Lagerende, der in eine quaderförmige korrespondierende Lagerausnehmung eingreifen kann, die eine Ausnehmung in der Breite des Lagerarms aufweist, aber das T-förmige Lagerende eine größere Breite aufweist. Auf diese Weise kann eine axialbewegliche, aber unverlierbare Verbindung der beiden Rahmenteile geschaffen werden.Particularly advantageous is therefore a bearing arm with T-shaped bearing end, which can engage in a parallelepiped-shaped bearing recess having a recess in the width of the bearing arm, but the T-shaped bearing end has a greater width. In this way, an axially movable, but captive connection of the two frame parts can be created.

Erfindungsgemäß ist daher vorgesehen, dass jedes Schiebelager je einen T-förmigen Haltearm bereitstellt und eine korrespondierende Aufnahme für den Haltearm, wobei der Haltearm in der Aufnahme hin- und her verschiebbar gelagert ist.According to the invention it is therefore provided that each sliding bearing each provides a T-shaped support arm and a corresponding receptacle for the support arm, wherein the support arm is reciprocally mounted in the receptacle and forth.

Erfindungsgemäß ist vorgesehen, dass die Haltearme am ersten Rahmenteil und die Aufnahmen bzw. Ausnehmungen am zweiten Rahmenteil angeordnet sind oder umgekehrt.According to the invention it is provided that the retaining arms on the first frame part and the receptacles or recesses are arranged on the second frame part or vice versa.

In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass werkzeuglos betätigbare Arretiervorrichtungen angebracht sind, um die beiden Rahmenteile in wenigstens ihrer zusammengeschobenen Position zu arretieren.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention it is provided that tool-operated locking devices are mounted to lock the two frame parts in at least its collapsed position.

So kann einerseits sichergestellt werden, dass montierte und von Innen verrastbare Module sicher gehalten werden, aber auch von Außen verrastbare Module montiert werden können. Die Arretiervorrichtung ist bevorzugt als ein hin- und her bewegbares Arretiermittel an einem der beiden Rahmenteile vorgesehen. Bevorzugt so, dass dieses in der zusammengeschobenen Position der beiden Rahmenteile in eine rahmenseitige Ausnehmung oder hinter einen rahmenseitigen Anschlag des jeweiligen anderen Rahmenteils einbringbar bzw. bewegbar ist, so dass die Rahmenteile in ihrer zusammengeschobenen Position arretiert sind.On the one hand, it can be ensured that mounted and internally lockable modules can be held securely, but modules that can be latched from the outside can also be mounted. The locking device is preferably provided as a reciprocable locking means on one of the two frame parts. Preferably in such a way that, in the pushed-together position of the two frame parts, it can be introduced or moved into a frame-side recess or behind a frame-side stop of the respective other frame part, so that the frame parts are locked in their pushed-together position.

Bevorzugt greift das Arretiermittel hinter einen der T-förmigen Abschnitte eines T-förmig ausgebildeten Lagerarms. Weiter bevorzugt ist an beiden Lagerarmen eine entsprechende Arretierung vorgesehen.Preferably, the locking means engages behind one of the T-shaped portions of a T-shaped bearing arm. More preferably, a corresponding locking is provided on both bearing arms.

In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass das Arretiermittel als ein mit der Hand bedienbares, auf- und ab bewegbares Arretiermittel in einer Aufnahmekammer eines der Rahmenteile gelagert ist.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention it is provided that the locking means is mounted as a manually operable, up and down movable locking means in a receiving chamber of the frame parts.

Ebenfalls ist mit Vorteil vorgesehen, dass das erste Rahmenteil einen Wandabschnitt mit Haltemittel und/oder Ausnehmungen zum Zusammenwirken mit steckverbindermodulseitigen Haltemittel der jeweils einsetzbaren Steckverbindermodule aufweist.It is also provided with advantage that the first frame part has a wall portion with holding means and / or recesses for interacting with plug connector module side holding means of each insertable connector modules.

In einer ebenfalls vorteilhaften Ausbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass das zweite Rahmenteil einen dem ersten Wandabschnitt gegenüberliegenden Wandabschnitt mit Haltemittel und/oder Ausnehmungen zum Zusammenwirken mit steckverbindermodulseitigen Haltemittel der einsetzbaren Steckverbindermodulen aufweist.In a likewise advantageous embodiment of the invention it is provided that the second frame part has a wall portion opposite the first wall portion with holding means and / or recesses for interacting with plug connector module side holding means of the insertable connector modules.

Mit Vorteil kann vorgesehen sein, dass wenigstens an einer einsteckseitigen Oberkante eines der beiden Rahmenteile (bevorzugt die längsverlaufenden Wandabschnitte) eine Mehrzahl zueinander beanstandeter zur Oberkante hin offener Kodierspalte, vorzugsweise in einem festen Spaltraster vorgesehen sind. Die Kodierspalte sind vorgesehen, um mit korrespondierenden Kodierrippen an den Modulen zusammen zu wirken, so dass eine korrekte Einsteckposition sichergestellt wird.Advantageously, it can be provided that at least on a plug-in upper edge of one of the two frame parts (preferably the longitudinal wall sections) a plurality of spaced apart to the upper edge open coding gaps, preferably provided in a fixed gap grid. The coding gaps are provided to cooperate with corresponding coding ribs on the modules to ensure a correct plug-in position.

Die beiden Rahmenteile sind mit Vorteil als U-förmige Rahmenteile ausgebildet, wobei der jeweilige Mittelsteg jedes Rahmenteils als längsseitiger Wandabschnitt ausgebildet ist, von dem sich je zwei kürzere Seitenwandabschnitte in Richtung jeweils gegenüberliegender Seitenwandabschnitte erstrecken.The two frame parts are advantageously designed as U-shaped frame parts, wherein the respective central web of each frame part is formed as a longitudinal-side wall portion from which each two shorter side wall portions extend in the direction of respectively opposite side wall portions.

Mit Vorteil sind die Schiebelager an dem bzw. den Seitenwandabschnitten angeordnet. Ferner kann mit Vorteil vorgesehen sein, dass die jeweilige Aufnahme an der Innenseite des bzw. der Seitenwandabschnitte angeordnet ist bzw. sind.Advantageously, the sliding bearings are arranged on the side wall or sections. Furthermore, it may be provided with advantage that the respective receptacle is or are arranged on the inside of the side wall or sections.

Ein weiterer Aspekt der vorliegenden Erfindung betrifft einen Steckverbinder mit einem wie zuvor beschriebenen Halterahmen, wobei ein oder mehrere im Wesentlichen in der Breite B des zusammengeschobenen Halterahmens ausgebildete Steckverbindermodule mit seitlich über die Breite B hervorstehenden Haltemitteln in dem Halterahmen aufgenommen sind und die Haltemittel der Steckverbindermodule von Innen in die Haltemittel (vorzugsweise als Ausnehmungen in der Wand der Rahmenteile ausgebildet) hineinragen, um die Steckverbindermodule am Halterahmen zu halten.Another aspect of the present invention relates to a connector having a support frame as described above, wherein one or more substantially formed in the width B of the collapsed support frame connector modules are received laterally with the width B protruding holding means in the support frame and the holding means of the connector modules of Inside in the holding means (preferably formed as recesses in the wall of the frame parts) protrude to hold the connector modules on the support frame.

Ferner kann vorgesehen sein, dass der Steckverbinder mit einem wie zuvor beschriebenen Halterahmen ausgebildet ist und ein oder mehrere im Wesentlichen in der Breite B des zusammengeschobenen Halterahmens ausgebildete Steckverbindermodule mit seitlich über die Breite B hervorstehenden Haltemitteln in dem Halterahmen aufgenommen sind und die Haltemittel der Steckverbindermodule den Halterahmen der Rahmenteile zumindest teilweise mit federnden Haltemittel umgreifen, wobei an den Halterahmen Außen hervorstehende Haltemittel (Haltenasen) mit den Haltemitteln der Steckverbindermodule zusammenwirken, vorzugsweise indem sie durch Öffnungen in den besagten Haltemitteln der Steckverbindermodule hindurchragen.Furthermore, it can be provided that the connector is formed with a holding frame as described above and one or more substantially in the width B of the collapsed holding frame formed connector modules are received laterally over the width B protruding holding means in the holding frame and the holding means of the connector modules Support frame of the frame parts at least partially engage with resilient retaining means, wherein on the holding frame outside protruding holding means (retaining lugs) cooperate with the holding means of the connector modules, preferably by protruding through openings in the said holding means of the connector modules.

Weitere Merkmale der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Merkmalen der Unteransprüche.Further features of the invention will become apparent from the features of the subclaims.

Die Erfindung wird nachstehend anhand eines Ausführungsbeispieles näher erläutert. Dabei zeigen - jeweils in stark schematisierter Darstellung:

Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Ausführungsbeispieles eines erfindungsgemäßen Halterahmens;
Fig. 2
eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Halterahmens gemäß Fig. 1 in seinem ausgeschobenen Zustand;
Fig. 3
eine perspektivische Ansicht des Halterahmens gemäß Fig. 1 und Fig. 2 mit beispielhaften Steckverbindermodulen;
Fig. 4
eine andere Ansicht gemäß des Halterahmens und der Steckverbindermodule aus Fig. 3;
Fig. 5
ein Steckverbinder, bestehend aus dem Halterahmen und den eingesteckten Steckverbindermodulen.
The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to an embodiment. It shows - in a highly schematic representation:
Fig. 1
a perspective view of an embodiment of a holding frame according to the invention;
Fig. 2
a perspective view of a holding frame according to Fig. 1 in its ejected state;
Fig. 3
a perspective view of the holding frame according to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 with exemplary connector modules;
Fig. 4
another view according to the support frame and the connector modules Fig. 3 ;
Fig. 5
a connector consisting of the support frame and the inserted connector modules.

Im Folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand der Figuren 1 bis 5 näher beschrieben, wobei gleiche Bezugszeichen auf gleiche strukturelle und/oder funktionelle Merkmale hinweisen.In the following, the invention is based on the FIGS. 1 to 5 described in more detail, wherein like reference numerals refer to the same structural and / or functional features.

In den Figuren 1 und 2 ist jeweils ein Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Halterahmens 1 gezeigt. In der Fig. 1 ist der Halterahmen 1 in seiner eingeschobenen Position und in der Fig. 2 ist der Halterahmen 1 in seiner auseinander geschobenen bzw. ausgeschobenen Position dargestellt. Dies bedeutet, dass der beispielhaft dargestellte Halterahmen 1 von einer, wie in der Fig. 1 dargestellten Position in eine, wie in der Fig. 2 dargestellten Position hin- und her bewegt werden kann.In the Figures 1 and 2 in each case an embodiment of a holding frame 1 according to the invention is shown. In the Fig. 1 is the support frame 1 in its retracted position and in the Fig. 2 the holding frame 1 is shown in its pushed apart or pushed-out position. This means that the exemplified holding frame 1 of a, as in the Fig. 1 shown position in a, as in the Fig. 2 shown position can be moved back and forth.

Hierzu besteht der Halterahmen 1 aus zwei Rahmenteilen 10, 20, die über Haltemittel 19, 29 verfügen, wobei das erste Rahmenteil mit dem zweiten Rahmenteil mittels einer Schiebelageranordnung 30 hin- und her verschieblich verbunden ist und die Rahmenteile von einer ausgeschobenen Position (siehe Fig. 2) in eine zusammengeschobene Position (siehe Fig. 1) hin- und her bewegt werden können.For this purpose, the holding frame 1 consists of two frame parts 10, 20, which have holding means 19, 29, wherein the first frame part with the second frame part by means of a sliding bearing assembly 30 reciprocally connected reciprocally and the frame parts from an extended position (see Fig. 2 ) in a collapsed position (see Fig. 1 ) can be moved back and forth.

In dem vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel ist ersichtlich, dass die Schiebelageranordnung 30 aus zwei Schiebelagern 31a, 31b besteht, die die beiden Rahmenteile 10, 20 miteinander verbinden. In der perspektivischen Ansicht der Fig. 1 und 2 ist eines der Schiebelager 31a in der hinten linkeren Ecke deutlich zu erkennen. Das Schiebelager 31b, was nur teilweise in der Fig. 2 ersichtlich ist, entspricht in der konstruktiven Ausgestaltung dem Schiebelager 31a. Insofern wird im Folgenden nur das Schiebelager 31a beschrieben.In the present embodiment, it can be seen that the sliding bearing assembly 30 consists of two sliding bearings 31a, 31b, which connect the two frame parts 10, 20 with each other. In the perspective view of Fig. 1 and 2 is clearly visible one of the sliding bearings 31a in the rear left corner. The sliding bearing 31b, which is only partially in the Fig. 2 can be seen corresponds to the sliding bearing 31a in the structural design. In this respect, only the sliding bearing 31a will be described below.

Das Schiebelager 31a besteht aus einem Haltearm 32, der am ersten Rahmenteil 10 hervorsteht. Der Haltearm 32 ist als ein T-förmiger Haltearm ausgebildet. Dies bedeutet, dass der Haltearm 32 einen im Wesentlichen quaderförmigen Steg darstellt, an dessen Ende sich ein T-förmiger Querriegel befindet, der mit jeweils einem T-förmigen Abschnitt nach oben und unten von dem Steg hervorragt.The sliding bearing 31 a consists of a holding arm 32 which protrudes on the first frame part 10. The holding arm 32 is formed as a T-shaped holding arm. This means that the holding arm 32 is a substantially parallelepiped web, at the end of which there is a T-shaped transverse bar, which protrudes with a respective T-shaped section up and down from the web.

Der T-förmige Haltearm 32 ist in einer haltearmseitigen Aufnahme 33 am zweiten Rahmenteil 20 eingebracht.The T-shaped holding arm 32 is inserted in a retaining arm-side receptacle 33 on the second frame part 20.

Der T-förmige Haltearm 32 bildet mit seinen T-förmigen Auskragungen einen Anschlag gegen Herausziehen aus der Aufnahme 33. Die Aufnahme 33 verfügt daher über eine stirnseitige Öffnung, in die der T-förmige Haltearm 32 mit seinem Stegabschnitt hindurch reicht, dessen Breite aber geringer ist als die Breite im Bereich der T-förmigen Auskragungen, so dass sich der Haltearm 32 nicht aus der Aufnahme 33 herausziehen lässt.The T-shaped support arm 32 forms with its T-shaped projections a stop against pulling out of the receptacle 33. The receptacle 33 therefore has an end opening into which the T-shaped support arm 32 extends with its web portion, the width but less is than the width in the region of the T-shaped protrusions, so that the holding arm 32 can not be pulled out of the receptacle 33.

Andererseits begrenzt die Stirnseite des Haltearms 32 und die Länge der Aufnahme 33 den maximalen Bewegungsspielraum für die Bewegung des ersten Rahmenteils 10 gegenüber dem zweiten Rahmenteil 20.On the other hand, limits the end face of the support arm 32 and the length of the receptacle 33, the maximum range of motion for the movement of the first frame part 10 relative to the second frame part 20th

Bei der vorliegenden Ausführungsform ist die Länge des T-förmigen Haltearms so gewählt, dass diese in etwa der Länge der jeweiligen Seitenwandabschnitte 28a bzw. 28b des zweiten Rahmenteils 20 entspricht.In the present embodiment, the length of the T-shaped support arm is selected so that it corresponds approximately to the length of the respective side wall portions 28a and 28b of the second frame part 20.

Bestimmungsgemäß lässt sich damit der Halterahmen 1 um eine Axialverschiebung in etwa in der Länge des Steges des T-förmigen Haltearms in entsprechender Betätigungsrichtung verschieben, welche in der Fig. 1 mit einem Pfeil dargestellt ist.As a result, the holding frame 1 can thus be displaced by an axial displacement approximately in the length of the web of the T-shaped holding arm in a corresponding actuating direction, which in the Fig. 1 is shown with an arrow.

Um einen montagefreundlichen Halterahmen zu erzielen, wird die Verschiebungsbreite, bevorzugt in einem Bereich von 5 % bis 25 % der Breite B des Halterahmens ausgeführt bzw. weiter bevorzugt in einem Bereich zwischen 5 % und 15 % der Breite B des Halterahmens 1.In order to achieve a mounting-friendly holding frame, the displacement width, preferably in a range of 5% to 25% of the width B of the holding frame is carried out, or more preferably in a range between 5% and 15% of the width B of the holding frame. 1

Anders ausgedrückt ist die erfindungsgemäße Ausführungsform nach den Fig. 1 bis 5 so ausgebildet, dass bestimmungsgemäß der Halterahmen ausreichend weit geöffnet werden kann, um eine einfache Montage vorzunehmen.In other words, the embodiment according to the invention is according to the Fig. 1 to 5 designed so that, as intended, the support frame can be opened sufficiently wide to make a simple installation.

Wie aus den Fig. 1 bis 5 ersichtlich, sind ferner werkzeuglose Arretiervorrichtungen 34 vorgesehen, die in dem vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel als auf- und ab bewegbare Arretiervorrichtungen am Rahmenteil 20 vorgesehen sind. Die Arretiervorrichtungen 34 der Schiebelager 31a, 31b vorgesehen, um die Rahmenteile 10, 20 in ihrer zusammengeschobenen Position zu arretieren, sobald die Arretiervorrichtung 34 von ihrer, wie in Fig. 2 gezeigten, nach oben ausgeschobenen Position in eine, wie in Fig. 1 gezeigte, nach unten geschobenen Position betätigt wurden.Like from the Fig. 1 to 5 can be seen, further tool-free locking devices 34 are provided, which are provided in the present embodiment as up and down movable locking devices on the frame member 20. The locking devices 34 of the sliding bearings 31a, 31b provided to lock the frame parts 10, 20 in their collapsed position as soon as the locking device 34 of their, as in Fig. 2 shown, pushed upwards position in one, as in Fig. 1 shown pushed down position.

Hierbei greifen die Arretiermittel 35 der Arretiervorrichtung 34 hinter die T-förmigen Auskragungen der Haltearme 32 und blockieren diese. Insofern stellt der T-förmige Haltearm 32 mit seinen T-förmigen Auskragungen auch einen Anschlag 36 zur Arretierung dar.Here, the locking means 35 of the locking device 34 engage behind the T-shaped projections of the support arms 32 and block them. In this respect, the T-shaped support arm 32 with its T-shaped protrusions is also a stop 36 for locking.

Das Arretiermittel 35 ist als ein mit der Hand bedienbares, in einer Aufnahmekammer 22 des Rahmenteils 20 gelagertes Arretiermittel vorgesehen. Das bedeutet, dass ein Anwender das Arretiermittel 35 mit dem Finger betätigen kann und kein Spezialwerkzeug benötigt und auch keine Schraubverbindung erforderlich ist, um die beiden Halterahmen 1 in ihrem zusammengeschobenen Zustand miteinander zu arretieren.The locking means 35 is provided as a manually operable, mounted in a receiving chamber 22 of the frame member 20 locking means. This means that a user can actuate the locking means 35 with his finger and no special tool needed and no screw connection is required to lock the two support frame 1 in their collapsed state together.

Das erste Rahmenteil 10 weist ferner einer Wandabschnitt 18 mit Haltemitteln 19 zum Zusammenwirken mit steckverbindermodulseitigen Haltemitteln 51 der einsetzbaren Steckverbindermodule 50 auf, wie diese beispielsweise in den Fig. 3, 4 und 5 dargestellt sind. Wie ersichtlich, verfügt der erste Wandabschnitt 18 über fensterartige Haltemittel sowie über nasenartige, nach Außen vorstehende Haltemittel, die jeweils an ihrer nach oben gerichteten Seite eine schräge Rampe aufweisen. Es ist weiter ersichtlich, dass die fensterartigen Haltemittel mit einer darunterliegenden Nase in einem Raster entlang der Längsseite des Wandabschnittes 18 angeordnet sind.The first frame part 10 further comprises a wall portion 18 with holding means 19 for cooperation with plug connector module side holding means 51 of the insertable connector modules 50, as this example in the Fig. 3, 4 and 5 are shown. As can be seen, the first wall portion 18 has window-like holding means as well as nose-like, outwardly projecting holding means, each having an inclined ramp on its upwardly directed side. It can further be seen that the window-like holding means are arranged with an underlying nose in a grid along the longitudinal side of the wall portion 18.

In gleicher Weise sind am gegenüberliegenden Wandabschnitt 28 Haltemittel 29 vorgesehen, die ebenfalls angeordnet sind zum Zusammenwirken mit steckverbindermodulseitigen Haltemitteln 51 der einsetzbaren Steckverbindermodulen 50.In the same way 28 holding means 29 are provided on the opposite wall portion, which are also arranged to cooperate with plug connector module side holding means 51 of the insertable connector modules 50th

Weiter ist zu erkennen, dass an der einsteckseitigen Oberkante 16 des zweiten Rahmenteils 20 eine Mehrzahl zueinander beabstandeter, zur Oberkante 16 hin offene Kodierspalte 16a in einem festen Spaltraster vorgesehen sind. Diese nach oben hin offene Kodierspalte 16a dienen dem Zusammenwirken mit Kodierrippen 16b (siehe Fig. 3) der Steckverbindermodule 50.It can also be seen that a plurality of mutually spaced coding gaps 16a, which are spaced apart from each other and are open towards the upper edge 16, are provided in a fixed gap grid at the insertion-side upper edge 16 of the second frame part 20. These coding gaps 16a, which are open at the top, cooperate with coding ribs 16b (see FIG Fig. 3 ) of the connector modules 50.

Die beiden Rahmenteile 10, 20 sind jeweils als U-förmige Rahmenteile ausgebildet, wobei der jeweilige Mittelsteg jedes Rahmenteils 10, 20 als längsseitiger Wandabschnitt 18 bzw. 28 ausgebildet ist, von dem sich je zwei Seitenwandabschnitte 18a, 18b bzw. 28a, 28b in Richtung jeweils gegenüberliegender Seitenwandabschnitte des jeweils anderen Rahmenteils erstrecken.The two frame parts 10, 20 are each formed as U-shaped frame parts, wherein the respective central web of each frame part 10, 20 is formed as a longitudinal side wall portion 18 and 28, of which each two side wall portions 18a, 18b and 28a, 28b in the direction each opposite side wall portions of the respective other frame part extend.

In der Fig. 5 ist ein erfindungsgemäßer Steckverbinder 100 mit einem, wie zuvor beschriebenen Halterahmen 1 gezeigt, wobei zwei unterschiedliche Steckverbindermodule in den Halterahmen 1 eingesetzt sind. Ein Steckverbindermodul 50, welches auch bereits in der Fig. 3 und 4 im eingesteckten Zustand ist, weist eine Isolierkörperbreite auf, die im Wesentlichen der Breite des zusammengeschobenen Halterahmens 1 entspricht. Diese Steckverbindermodule lassen sich folglich nur in dem in Fig. 2 dargestellten auseinandergeschobenen Zustand montieren oder in einem Zustand, bei dem jedenfalls der Abstand zwischen den beiden Wandabschnitten 18, 28 ausreichend ist, dass das Steckverbindermodul 50 mit seiner seitlich über die Breite B hervorstehenden Haltemittel 51 in dem Halterahmen 1 aufgenommen werden kann. Danach kann der Halterahmen 1 bzw. die beiden Rahmenteile 10, 20 zusammengeschoben werden, wodurch die Haltemittel 51 durch die Öffnungen im Halterahmen 1 hindurchragen und das betroffene Steckverbindermodul sicher fassen.In the Fig. 5 an inventive connector 100 is shown with a, as described above holding frame 1, wherein two different connector modules are inserted into the support frame 1. A connector module 50, which also already in the 3 and 4 is in the inserted state, has an insulator width, which substantially corresponds to the width of the collapsed support frame 1. These connector modules can therefore only in the in Fig. 2 mount shown disassembled state or in a state in which at least the distance between the two wall sections 18, 28 is sufficient that the connector module 50 can be accommodated with its laterally projecting beyond the width B holding means 51 in the support frame 1. Thereafter, the holding frame 1 and the two frame parts 10, 20 are pushed together, whereby the holding means 51 protrude through the openings in the holding frame 1 and hold the affected connector module safely.

Die zweite dargestellte Type von Steckverbindermodulen 50 mit Außen angeordneten gefederten Haltemittel 51 können auch in der zusammengeschobenen Position des Halterahmens 1 montiert werden. Hierbei werden die Steckverbindermodule 50 von oben in Steckrichtung in den Halterahmen 1 eingeschoben, so dass sich die seitlich über die Breite B hervorstehenden gefederten Haltemittel 51 entlang der zuvor erwähnten schrägen Rampen aufweiten und im vollständig eingesteckten Zustand wieder in ihre Ausgangslage zurückfedern. Im eingesteckten Zustand wirken die am Wandabschnitt 18 bzw. 28 nach Außen hervorstehenden, nasenartige Haltemittel 19, 29 mit dem Haltemittel 51 der Steckverbindermodule 50 zusammen.The second illustrated type of connector modules 50 with externally mounted spring-loaded holding means 51 can also be mounted in the collapsed position of the holding frame 1. Here, the connector modules 50 are inserted from above in the insertion direction in the support frame 1, so that the laterally projecting beyond the width B spring-loaded holding means 51 along the aforementioned ramps ramp and spring back in the fully inserted state back to its original position. In the inserted state, the tabs 18 and 28 projecting outwards, nose-like holding means 19, 29 cooperate with the holding means 51 of the connector modules 50.

Besonders vorteilhaft bei dieser Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist der Umstand, dass sich der erfindungsgemäße Halterahmen 1 mittels einer Nichtbestückung von unterschiedlichen Steckverbindermodulen 50 bestücken lässt. So ist es ferner möglich, dass z. B. die zuletzt genannten Module 50 auch im zusammengeschobenen Zustand des Halterahmens 1 aus ihrer eingesteckten Position entfernen lassen.Particularly advantageous in this embodiment of the invention is the fact that the holding frame 1 according to the invention can be equipped by means of a non-assembly of different connector modules 50. So it is also possible that z. B. the last-mentioned modules 50 can also be removed in the collapsed state of the support frame 1 from its inserted position.

Die Erfindung beschränkt sich in ihrer Ausführung allerdings nicht auf das vorstehend angegebene bevorzugte Ausführungsbeispiel. Vielmehr sind eine Anzahl von Varianten von Ausführungsarten denkbar, welche von der dargestellten Lösung und dem dargestellten Verfahren auch bei grundsätzlich anders gearteter Ausführung Gebrauch macht.However, the invention is not limited in its execution to the above-mentioned preferred embodiment. Rather, a number of variants of embodiments are conceivable, which makes use of the illustrated solution and the illustrated method even with fundamentally different type of execution.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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Halterahmenholding frame
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erstes Rahmenteilfirst frame part
1616
Oberkantetop edge
16a16a
KodierspalteKodierspalte
16b16b
Kodierrippencoding ribs
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Claims (13)

  1. Retaining frame (1) for retaining plug-connector modules (50) capable of being inserted into the retaining frame, consisting of two frame parts (10, 20) which are provided with retaining means (19, 29), wherein the first frame part (10) is connected to the second frame part (20) so as to be displaceable back and forth by means of at least one slide-bearing arrangement (30), and the frame parts (10, 20) can, as intended, be moved back and forth from an extended position into a collapsed position, characterized in that each slide bearing (31a, 31b) exhibits a T-shaped retaining arm (32) on the one frame part (10, 20) and a receptacle (33) for the retaining arm (32) on the other frame part (10, 20), wherein the retaining arm (32) forms with its T-shaped cantilevers a frame-side stop (36) to counter being pulled out of the receptacle (33), so that the retaining arm (32) is supported in the receptacle (33) so as to be displaceable back and forth, but the two frame parts (10, 20) have thereby been connected to one another in captive manner.
  2. Retaining frame (1) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the slide-bearing arrangement (30) consists of two slide bearings (31a, 31b) which connect the two frame parts (10, 20) to one another.
  3. Retaining frame (1) according to one of Claims 1 and 2, characterized in that furthermore a locking device (34) capable of being operated without a tool is preferentially provided on at least one slide bearing (31a, 31b), in order to lock the frame parts (10, 20) in their collapsed position.
  4. Retaining frame (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a locking device (34) provides a locking means (35) which can be moved back and forth on one of the two frame parts (10, 20), which in the collapsed position of the two frame parts (10, 20) can be introduced or moved into a frame-side recess or behind the frame-side stop (36) of the respective other frame part (10, 20), so that the frame parts (10, 20) have been locked in their collapsed position.
  5. Retaining frame (1) according to one of Claims 3 and 4, characterized in that the locking means (35) is supported as a manually operable locking means (35) which can be moved up and down in a receiving chamber (22) of one of the frame parts (10, 20).
  6. Retaining frame (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first frame part (10) exhibits a wall portion (18) with retaining means (19) for interacting with retaining means (51), on the plug-connector-module side, of the insertable plug-connector modules (50).
  7. Retaining frame (1) according to Claim 6, characterized in that the second frame part (20) exhibits a wall portion (28) situated opposite the first wall portion (18) with retaining means (29) for interacting with retaining means (51), on the plug-connector-module side, of the insertable plug-connector modules (50).
  8. Retaining frame (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least on an insertion-side upper edge (16) of one of the two frame parts (10, 20) a plurality of mutually spaced coding gaps (16a), open towards the edge (16), are provided, preferentially in a fixed gap grid.
  9. Retaining frame (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the two frame parts (10, 20) take the form of U-shaped frame parts, the respective central web of each frame part taking the form of a longitudinal-side wall portion (18, 28), from which in each instance two side-wall portions (18a, 18b) and (28a, 28b), respectively, extend in the direction of respectively opposing side-wall portions (28a, 28b) and (18a, 18b), respectively.
  10. Retaining frame (1) according to the preceding Claim 9, characterized in that the slide bearings (31a, 31b) are arranged on the side-wall portion(s) (18a, 18b) and (28a, 28b).
  11. Retaining frame (1) according to the preceding Claim 10, characterized in that the respective receptacle (33) are arranged on the inside of the side-wall portion(s) (18a, 18b) and (28a, 28b).
  12. Plug connector (100) with a retaining frame (1) according to one of the preceding Claims 1 to 11, wherein one or more plug-connector modules (50) formed substantially in the width B of the collapsed retaining frame (1) with retaining means (51) protruding laterally over the width B are received in the retaining frame (1), and the retaining means (51) of the plug-connector modules (50) protrude from the inside into the retaining means (19, 29) of the frame parts (10, 20), in order to retain the plug-connector modules (50).
  13. Plug connector (100) with a retaining frame (1) according to one of the preceding Claims 1 to 11, wherein one or more plug-connector modules (50) formed substantially in the width B of the collapsed retaining frame (1) with retaining means (51) protruding laterally over the width B are received in the retaining frame (1), and the retaining means (51) of the plug-connector modules (50) encompass the retaining frame of the frame parts (10, 20) at least partially with resilient retaining means (51), wherein retaining means (19, 29) protruding outwardly on the retaining frame (10, 20) interact with the retaining means (51) of the plug-connector modules (50).
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