EP3345261A1 - Contact carrier - Google Patents

Contact carrier

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EP3345261A1
EP3345261A1 EP16765912.7A EP16765912A EP3345261A1 EP 3345261 A1 EP3345261 A1 EP 3345261A1 EP 16765912 A EP16765912 A EP 16765912A EP 3345261 A1 EP3345261 A1 EP 3345261A1
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contact carrier
contact
latching
region
base body
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Norbert Kropiewnicki
Xiafu Wang
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Harting Electric Stiftung and Co KG
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Harting Electric GmbH and Co KG
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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
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/502—Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
    • H01R13/506—Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
    • 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
    • H01R13/40—Securing contact members in or to a base or case; Insulating of contact members
    • H01R13/42—Securing in a demountable manner
    • H01R13/424—Securing in base or case composed of a plurality of insulating parts having at least one resilient insulating part
    • 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
    • H01R13/40—Securing contact members in or to a base or case; Insulating of contact members
    • H01R13/42—Securing in a demountable manner
    • H01R13/426—Securing by a separate resilient retaining piece supported by base or case, e.g. collar or metal contact-retention clip
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/53—Bases or cases for heavy duty; Bases or cases for high voltage with means for preventing corona or arcing
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/56—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation one conductor screwing into another

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a contact carrier according to the preamble of the independent claim 1.
  • Such contact carriers are required to receive electrical contact elements to install in a connector, housing or other electrical device and shield it against this electrically.
  • the electrical contact element is connected to a cable or a line and then received in the contact carrier.
  • the contact carrier ensures that the electrical contact element is completely insulated against the device in which it is housed.
  • contact carrier of the electrical contact can be installed so safe. Accordingly, such contact carrier holding devices, which make it possible to mechanically fix the contact carrier in a connector, housing or other device.
  • one or more such contact carriers may be received in a connector, for example.
  • the connector itself does not have to have an electrically insulating housing.
  • contact carriers therefor are made of an electrically insulating material, e.g. a polymer produced.
  • contact carriers are common in which only one electrical contact is received. Due to size, weight and the associated bulkiness of the contacts, it makes sense to provide these occasionally with a contact carrier and to install in a connector, housing or other electrical device.
  • a two-part contact carrier has hitherto usually been used.
  • the main body is usually cylindrical and provided for receiving the electrical contact. So that the electrical contact is held securely in the base body, a closure is provided, which is placed on one side on an opening of the base body. Depending on the design, the closure is screwed onto the base body or latched onto it.
  • Cylindrical contact carriers for receiving an electrical contact element are known from the company publication of HARTING "Industrial Connectors Han®, 02. 9" In this case, the contact carriers have a plug-in side and a connection side The contact cap is thereby latched onto the cylindrical base body of the contact carrier, four pairs of latching means being provided on the contact cap and the base body.
  • the invention is therefore the object of a contact carrier in such a way that a contact element can be added and fixed, both the assembly and disassembly of the contact element in the contact carrier is to be made possible easily, quickly and without tools such as tools.
  • the object is solved by the characterizing features of independent claim 1.
  • the contact carrier for receiving an electrical contact element.
  • the contact carrier is formed from a base body and a holding element, wherein the base body can receive an electrical contact element and the holding element serves to fix the contact element in the base body.
  • the main body is designed as a hollow cylinder and has a plug side and a connection side.
  • the plug-in side is used for contacting with a mating connector.
  • the connection side is provided for receiving a contact element.
  • the through opening of the hollow cylinder extends through the base body which is designed as a contact receptacle.
  • the plug-in axis which defines the plug-in direction - in the direction of the plug side - of the contact carrier.
  • the holding element can be introduced at least partially into the contact receptacle on the connection side of the base body.
  • On the connection side means for fixing the retaining element are also arranged on the base body.
  • the holding element can be fixed to the base body and fix an electrical contact element, which is arranged in the contact receptacle of the contact carrier, in this.
  • the holding element In order to be able to guide the holding element into the basic body, the holding element has a guide area.
  • the guide area protrudes into the contact of the body and thereby guides the retaining element along the thru axle.
  • the guide area prevents twisting of the holding element. ment in the basic body.
  • For the guide area is designed so that it is guided in guides within the contact linear along the thru axle.
  • the guide region is designed in a special embodiment as at least one holding arm, which serves for holding an electrical contact element in the contact carrier.
  • the holding arm protrudes into the contact receptacle of the contact carrier and holds an inserted electrical contact element therein.
  • a latching area is integrally formed on the connection side.
  • the latching area is provided for fixing and holding the holding element in the contact and on the base body.
  • the latching region of the retaining element has at least one latching means.
  • the latching means can lock with the base body and thus hold the retaining element on the base body and in the contact.
  • further locking means are provided on the main body, which cooperate with the at least one locking means of the holding element.
  • the latching region and the guide region of the retaining element are not rigidly connected to each other.
  • Latching area and guide area are designed to rotate with each other. The rotation of the areas relative to one another is aligned about the plug-in axis of the contact carrier.
  • the two areas are connected to each other via an elastic connection.
  • the elastic connection allows the area to be rotated by a limited angle relative to one another. By the elastic connection are directed the guide area and the rest area automatically back to each other in the original state.
  • the holding element is made in one piece from a polymer.
  • the latching area and the guide area are connected via at least one thin web.
  • the regions are preferably connected to one another via at least three webs, which are deflected relative to one another and elastically deformed upon rotation of the regions.
  • the elastic deformation and rotation of the holding element makes it possible to move the latching means of the holding element out of the engagement region of the further latching means on the base body.
  • the latching means are laterally rotated on a circular path out of engagement of the further latching means on the base body.
  • the locking and holding the retaining element is dissolved in the body.
  • the holding element in an expedient embodiment has an actuating area which is arranged on the latching area.
  • the actuation area is arranged outside the contact receptacle and the base body, so that it can be operated by a user.
  • all components but at least the main body and the holding element made of an electrically insulating material, preferably a polymer.
  • the present invention thus solves the known from the prior art disadvantages and the present task.
  • Fig. 1 is an exploded view of a contact carrier with electrical contact element
  • Fig. 2 is a detail view of a holding element
  • FIG. 3 is a sectional view of a holding element
  • FIG. 4 is a sectional view of a contact carrier with inserted, electrical contact element.
  • Fig. 6 shows another embodiment.
  • the contact carrier 1 shows an exploded view of a contact carrier 1 with electrical contact element 50.
  • the contact carrier 1 consists of a base body 2 and a holding element 3.
  • the electrical contact element 50 is arranged.
  • the parts are arranged along a plug-in axis A, which also defines the mounting axis.
  • the main body 2 has a plug-in side 5, which is provided for contacting with a mating connector or a mating contact carrier.
  • a connection side 6 of the base body 2 is provided at the rear end in the plug-in direction of the main body 2.
  • the connection side 6 and also the plug side 5 allow access to a continuous opening in the base body 2.
  • the opening forms a contact receptacle 4, which serves to receive the electrical contact element 50.
  • the contact receptacle 4 is provided for receiving the retaining element 3.
  • the holding element 3 is formed from a guide region 7 and a latching region 8.
  • the holding element 4 can be introduced with the guide portion 7 ahead in the contact receptacle 4.
  • locking arms 13 serve as plug-in direction as guide elements, which prevent twisting of the holding element 3 in the base body 2.
  • corresponding projections are provided which allow a guide of the latching arms 13.
  • connection-side latching region 8 of the holding element 3 is formed from a plurality of webs 12 which are aligned parallel to the plug axis A.
  • an actuating area 1 1 is integrally formed on the webs 12.
  • the formed as a ring actuating portion 1 1 connects the webs 12 with each other. On its outside are integrally molded for a better feel.
  • the latching means 9 serve to secure and fix the retaining element 3 in the contact receptacle 4 of the base body 2.
  • the latching means 9 can be latched with further latching means 10, which are located on the inside of the base body 2 in the contact receptacle 4.
  • the latching means 9 and further latching means 10 are formed so that the latch during insertion of the holding element 3 in the contact receptacle 4 with each other and prevent withdrawal of the holding member 3 from the contact receptacle 4.
  • FIGS. 2 and 3 show an isolated holding element 3 in a lateral view or a sectional view. In each area shown above, the locking area 8 can be seen.
  • the webs 12 connect the actuating portion 1 1 with the guide portion 7 of the holding element. 3
  • the guide region 7 is essentially formed from two latching arms 13.
  • the latching arms 13 serve to guide the holding element 3 in the contact receptacle 4.
  • an inserted electrical contact element 50 is held with the latching arms 13.
  • a contact element 50 can be subsequently introduced through the holding element 3 in the contact receptacle 4.
  • the latching arms 13 are pressed slightly outward and lock the contact element 50 in the contact 3.
  • the two locking means 9 are shown, which are latched to the further locking means 10 on the base body 2.
  • the latching of the locking means 9 with the further locking means 10 is shown in more detail in Figures 5a, 5b and 5c.
  • FIG. 4 shows a cross section through a contact carrier according to the invention
  • the actuation region 1 1 of the latching region 8 of the holding element 3 projects out of the contact receptacle 4 of the base body 2. So the operating range
  • FIGS. 5 show the connection side 6 of a contact carrier 1.
  • the main body 2 is only indicated for the sake of clarity.
  • the locking means 9 on the holding element 3 which are latched to the further locking means 10 on the base body 2. Pulling out and removing the retaining element 3 is not possible.
  • Figures 6a, 6b and 6c show a further embodiment of the subject invention.
  • the locking means 9 is designed as a spring arm.
  • the spring arm extends in the axial direction towards the connection side 6 of the contact carrier 6.
  • FIG. 6 a shows two latching means 9 in the latching area 8 of the holding element 3.
  • the latching means 9 are arranged on opposite sides in the latching area 8.
  • the latching means 9 are mechanically flexibly formed on the support member 3 as spring arms.
  • the above-described, free ends of the locking means 9 are flexible and can be moved inwards, in the direction of the plug axis A.
  • recesses are provided, which are provided for latching with the further latching means 10.
  • the further locking means 10 are arranged on the inside of the base body 2.
  • the locking means 9 can be deflected axially inwards, so that the further locking means 10 can engage in the recesses of the locking means 9.
  • the holding element 3 is fixed in the base body 2.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a contact carrier (1) for receiving an electrical contact element (50). Here, the contact element (50) can be inserted into the contact carrier (1) and removed again in a particularly simple manner. By way of a slight elastic deformation of a holding element (3), a detent engagement action of detent means (9) of the holding element (3) with further detent means (10) of a main body (2) of the contact carrier (1) can be released. By way of the invention, particularly simple mounting and dismounting of a contact element (50) in the contact carrier (1) is realized. The contact carrier (1) is in this case constructed such that the holding element (3) and the contact element (50) can be inserted into the main body (2) from an attachment side (6) which is situated opposite a plug-in side (5).

Description

Kontaktträger  contact support
Beschreibung description
Die Erfindung geht aus von einem Kontaktträger nach dem Oberbegriff des unabhängigen Anspruchs 1 .  The invention relates to a contact carrier according to the preamble of the independent claim 1.
Derartige Kontaktträger werden benötigt um elektrische Kontaktelemente aufzunehmen, in ein Steckverbinder, Gehäuse oder anderes elektrisches Gerät zu installieren und gegen dieses elektrisch abzuschirmen. Dabei wird das elektrische Kontaktelement mit einem Kabel oder einer Leitung verbunden und anschließend in dem Kontaktträger aufgenommen. Dabei sorgt der Kontaktträger dafür, dass das elektrische Kontaktelement rundum elektrisch isoliert gegen das Gerät ist, in welchem es aufgenommen ist. Such contact carriers are required to receive electrical contact elements to install in a connector, housing or other electrical device and shield it against this electrically. In this case, the electrical contact element is connected to a cable or a line and then received in the contact carrier. In this case, the contact carrier ensures that the electrical contact element is completely insulated against the device in which it is housed.
Durch den Kontaktträger kann der elektrische Kontakt so sicher verbaut werden. Entsprechend weisen derartige Kontaktträger Haltevorrichtungen auf, welche es ermöglichen den Kontaktträger in einem Steckverbinder, Gehäuse oder anderem Gerät mechanisch zu fixieren. So kann ein oder können mehrere derartige Kontaktträger zum Beispiel in einem Steckverbinder aufgenommen werden. Der Steckverbinder selber muss dabei kein elektrisch isolierendes Gehäuse aufweisen. Zweckmäßig sind Kontaktträger dafür aus einem elektrisch isolierenden Material, z.B. einem Polymer, hergestellt. Through the contact carrier of the electrical contact can be installed so safe. Accordingly, such contact carrier holding devices, which make it possible to mechanically fix the contact carrier in a connector, housing or other device. For example, one or more such contact carriers may be received in a connector, for example. The connector itself does not have to have an electrically insulating housing. Suitably, contact carriers therefor are made of an electrically insulating material, e.g. a polymer produced.
Besonders im Bereich von Hochstromkontakten sind Kontaktträger üblich, in welchen nur ein elektrischer Kontakt aufgenommen wird. Durch Baugröße, Gewicht und die damit verbundene Sperrigkeit der Kontakte, bietet es sich an, diese vereinzelt mit einem Kontaktträger zu versehen und in einem Steckverbinder, Gehäuse oder anderem elektrischen Gerät zu verbauen. Especially in the field of high current contacts, contact carriers are common in which only one electrical contact is received. Due to size, weight and the associated bulkiness of the contacts, it makes sense to provide these occasionally with a contact carrier and to install in a connector, housing or other electrical device.
Zur Fixierung eines derartigen Hochstromkontakts in einem Kontaktträger wird bislang meist ein zweiteiliger Kontaktträger verwendet. Der Grundkörper ist meist zylindrisch ausgebildet und zur Aufnahme des elektrischen Kontakts vorgesehen. Damit der elektrische Kontakt in dem Grundkörper sicher gehalten ist, wird ein Verschluss vorgesehen, welcher einseitig auf eine Öffnung des Grundkörpers aufgesetzt wird. Dabei wird der Verschluss je nach Ausführung auf den Grundkörper aufgeschraubt oder auf diesem verrastet. To fix such a high current contact in a contact carrier, a two-part contact carrier has hitherto usually been used. The main body is usually cylindrical and provided for receiving the electrical contact. So that the electrical contact is held securely in the base body, a closure is provided, which is placed on one side on an opening of the base body. Depending on the design, the closure is screwed onto the base body or latched onto it.
Aus der Firmenschrift der Firma HARTING„Industrie-Steckverbinder Han®, 02 9" sind zylindrische Kontaktträger zur Aufnahme eines elektrischen Kontaktelements bekannt. Dabei weisen die Kontaktträger eine Steckseite und eine Anschlussseite auf. Die Steckseite dient der Kontaktierung eines Gegenkontakts wobei das Kontaktelement auf der Anschlussseite in den Kontaktträger einführbar ist und mittels einer Haltekappe im Kontaktträger gehalten wird. Die Kontaktkappe wird dabei auf den zylindrischen Grundkörper des Kontaktträgers aufgerastet, wobei vier Paar Rastmittel an der Kontaktkappe und dem Grundkörper vorgesehen sind. Cylindrical contact carriers for receiving an electrical contact element are known from the company publication of HARTING "Industrial Connectors Han®, 02. 9" In this case, the contact carriers have a plug-in side and a connection side The contact cap is thereby latched onto the cylindrical base body of the contact carrier, four pairs of latching means being provided on the contact cap and the base body.
Zwar verfügt diese Art von Kontaktträgern zwar über eine einfache Montage, bei welcher lediglich das Kontaktelement in den Kontaktträger eingeführt werden und die Kontaktkappe aufgeschnappt werden muss. Nachteilig hingegen ist die Demontage der Kontaktträger. Es müssen mehrere Rastmittel gleichzeitig geöffnet werden, bevor die Kontaktkappe vom Grundkörper entfernt werden kann. Alternativ ist ein Spezialwerkzeug nötig, um die Kontaktkappe einfach zu entfernen. Although this type of contact carriers has a simple installation, in which only the contact element are inserted into the contact carrier and the contact cap must be snapped. A disadvantage, however, is the disassembly of the contact carrier. It must be opened at the same time several locking means before the contact cap can be removed from the body. Alternatively, a special tool is needed to easily remove the contact cap.
Zwar gibt es auch Ausführungen derartiger Kontaktträger, bei welchen die Kontaktkappe mittels eines Gewindes auf dem Grundkörper gehalten wird. Jedoch ist hier die Montage entsprechend aufwendiger, da die Kappe ebenfalls aufgeschraubt werden muss und nicht einfach aufgerastet werden kann. Zudem ist für die Montage und Demontage zumindest ein entsprechendes Werkzeug nötig. Although there are also embodiments of such contact carrier, in which the contact cap is held by means of a thread on the base body. However, the installation is correspondingly more expensive here, since the cap also has to be screwed on and can not easily be snapped on. In addition, at least a corresponding tool is required for assembly and disassembly.
Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Kontaktträger so auszubilden, dass ein Kontaktelement aufgenommen und fixiert werden kann, wobei sowohl die Montage als auch die Demontage des Kontaktelements im Kontaktträger einfach, schnell und ohne Hilfsmittel wie Werkzeug ermöglicht werden soll. Die Aufgabe wird durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale des unabhängigen Anspruchs 1 gelöst. The invention is therefore the object of a contact carrier in such a way that a contact element can be added and fixed, both the assembly and disassembly of the contact element in the contact carrier is to be made possible easily, quickly and without tools such as tools. The object is solved by the characterizing features of independent claim 1.
Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.
Bei der Erfindung handelt es sich um einen Kontaktträger zur Aufnahme eines elektrischen Kontaktelements. Dabei wird der Kontaktträger aus einem Grundkörper und einem Halteelement gebildet, wobei der Grundkörper ein elektrisches Kontaktelement aufnehmen kann und das Halteelement zur Fixierung des Kontaktelements im Grundkörper dient. In the invention, it is a contact carrier for receiving an electrical contact element. In this case, the contact carrier is formed from a base body and a holding element, wherein the base body can receive an electrical contact element and the holding element serves to fix the contact element in the base body.
Der Grundkörper ist als Hohlzylinder ausgebildet und weist eine Steckseite und eine Anschlussseite auf. Die Steckseite dient zur Kontaktierung mit einem Gegensteckverbinder. Die Anschlussseite ist für die Aufnahme eines Kontaktelements vorgesehen. Von der Anschlussseite zur Steckseite erstreckt sich die durchgehende Öffnung des Hohlzylinders durch den Grundkörper welche als Kontaktaufnahme ausgebildet ist. Entlang der Kontaktaufnahme verläuft mittig im Grundkörper eine Steckachse welche die Steckrichtung - in Richtung der Steckseite - des Kontaktträgers vorgibt. The main body is designed as a hollow cylinder and has a plug side and a connection side. The plug-in side is used for contacting with a mating connector. The connection side is provided for receiving a contact element. From the connection side to the plug side, the through opening of the hollow cylinder extends through the base body which is designed as a contact receptacle. Along the contact extends centrally in the main body a plug-in axis which defines the plug-in direction - in the direction of the plug side - of the contact carrier.
Das Halteelement kann an der Anschlussseite des Grundkörpers zumindest bereichsweise in die Kontaktaufnahme eingeführt werden. An der Anschlussseite sind zudem Mittel zur Befestigung des Halteelements am Grundkörper angeordnet. Das Halteelement kann so am Grundkörper befestigt werden und ein elektrisches Kontaktelement, welche in der Kontaktaufnahme des Kontaktträgers angeordnet ist, in diesem fixieren. The holding element can be introduced at least partially into the contact receptacle on the connection side of the base body. On the connection side means for fixing the retaining element are also arranged on the base body. The holding element can be fixed to the base body and fix an electrical contact element, which is arranged in the contact receptacle of the contact carrier, in this.
Um das Halteelement in den Grundkörper führen zu können, verfügt das Halteelement über einen Führungsbereich. Der Führungsbereich ragt in die Kontaktaufnahme des Grundkörpers und führt dabei das Halteelement entlang der Steckachse. Gleichzeitig verhindert der Führungsbereich ein Verdrehen des Halteele- ments im Grundkörper. Dafür ist der Führungsbereich so ausgebildet, dass er in Führungen innerhalb der Kontaktaufnahme linear entlang der Steckachse geführt wird. In order to be able to guide the holding element into the basic body, the holding element has a guide area. The guide area protrudes into the contact of the body and thereby guides the retaining element along the thru axle. At the same time, the guide area prevents twisting of the holding element. ment in the basic body. For the guide area is designed so that it is guided in guides within the contact linear along the thru axle.
Der Führungsbereich ist in einer speziellen Ausführungsform als zumindest ein Haltearm ausgeführt, welcher zur Halterung eines elektrischen Kontaktelements im Kontaktträger dient. Dabei ragt der Haltearm in die Kontaktaufnahme des Kontaktträgers und hält ein eingeführtes elektrisches Kontaktelement darin. The guide region is designed in a special embodiment as at least one holding arm, which serves for holding an electrical contact element in the contact carrier. In this case, the holding arm protrudes into the contact receptacle of the contact carrier and holds an inserted electrical contact element therein.
Dem Führungsbereich des Halteelements ist anschlussseitig ein Rastbereich angeformt. Der Rastbereich ist für die Fixierung und Halterung des Halteelements in der Kontaktaufnahme und am Grundkörper vorgesehen. Dafür weist der Rastbereich des Halteelements zumindest ein Rastmittel auf. Das Rastmittel kann mit dem Grundkörper verrasten und so das Halteelement am Grundkörper und in der Kontaktaufnahme halten. The guide region of the holding element, a latching area is integrally formed on the connection side. The latching area is provided for fixing and holding the holding element in the contact and on the base body. For this, the latching region of the retaining element has at least one latching means. The latching means can lock with the base body and thus hold the retaining element on the base body and in the contact.
In einer zweckmäßigen Ausführungsform sind am Grundkörper weitere Rastmittel vorgesehen, welche mit dem zumindest einem Rastmittel des Halteelements zusammenwirken. Durch die Rastmittel und die weiteren Rastmittel kann so eine Kraft von Halteelement auf den Grundkörper übertragen und so das Halteelement am Grundkörper befestigt und fixiert werden. In an advantageous embodiment, further locking means are provided on the main body, which cooperate with the at least one locking means of the holding element. As a result of the latching means and the further latching means, a force can be transmitted from the holding element to the base body and thus the holding element can be fastened and fixed on the base body.
In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass der Rastbereich und der Führungsbereich des Halteelements nicht starr miteinander verbunden sind. Rastbereich und Führungsbereich sind zueinander drehbar ausgeführt. Die Drehung der Bereiche zueinander ist dabei um die Steckachse des Kontaktträgers ausgerichtet. In a preferred embodiment it is provided that the latching region and the guide region of the retaining element are not rigidly connected to each other. Latching area and guide area are designed to rotate with each other. The rotation of the areas relative to one another is aligned about the plug-in axis of the contact carrier.
Dabei sind die beiden Bereich über eine elastische Verbindung miteinander verbunden. Die elastische Verbindung ermöglicht ein Verdrehen der Bereich um einen begrenzten Winkel zueinander. Durch die elastische Verbindung richten sich der Führungsbereich und der Rastbereich selbstständig wieder zueinander in den Ursprungszustand aus. The two areas are connected to each other via an elastic connection. The elastic connection allows the area to be rotated by a limited angle relative to one another. By the elastic connection are directed the guide area and the rest area automatically back to each other in the original state.
Um eine elastische Verbindung und Drehung zu ermöglichen, ist in einer speziellen Ausführungsform das Halteelement einteilig aus einem Polymer hergestellt. Der Rastbereich und der Führungsbereich sind dabei über zumindest einen dünnen Steg verbunden. Vorzugsweise sind die Bereiche über zumindest drei Stege miteinander verbunden, welche bei einer Verdrehung der Bereiche zueinander ausgelenkt und elastisch verformt werden. In order to allow an elastic connection and rotation, in a special embodiment, the holding element is made in one piece from a polymer. The latching area and the guide area are connected via at least one thin web. The regions are preferably connected to one another via at least three webs, which are deflected relative to one another and elastically deformed upon rotation of the regions.
Durch die elastische Verformung und Drehung des Halteelements wird es ermöglicht, die Rastmittel des Halteelements aus dem Eingriffsbereich der weiteren Rastmittel am Grundkörper zu bewegen. So werden beim Drehen des Rastbereichs die Rastmittel auf einer Kreisbahn seitlich aus dem Eingriff der weitern Rastmittel am Grundkörper gedreht. Somit wird die Verrastung und Halterung des Halteelements im Grundkörper gelöst. The elastic deformation and rotation of the holding element makes it possible to move the latching means of the holding element out of the engagement region of the further latching means on the base body. Thus, when turning the latching area, the latching means are laterally rotated on a circular path out of engagement of the further latching means on the base body. Thus, the locking and holding the retaining element is dissolved in the body.
Um eine Drehung des Rastbereichs zu ermöglichten weist das Halteelement in einer zweckmäßigen Ausführungsform einen Betätigungsbereich auf, welcher am Rastbereich angeordnet ist. Dabei ist der Betätigungsbereich außerhalb der Kontaktaufnahme und des Grundkörpers angeordnet, so dass er durch einen Anwender bedient werden kann. In order to allow a rotation of the latching area, the holding element in an expedient embodiment has an actuating area which is arranged on the latching area. In this case, the actuation area is arranged outside the contact receptacle and the base body, so that it can be operated by a user.
Zweckmäßig sind alle Bestandteile, aber zumindest der Grundkörper und das Halteelement aus einem elektrisch isolierenden Material, vorzugsweise einem Polymer hergestellt. Die vorliegende Erfindung löst somit die aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Nachteile und die vorliegende Aufgabe. Suitably, all components, but at least the main body and the holding element made of an electrically insulating material, preferably a polymer. The present invention thus solves the known from the prior art disadvantages and the present task.
Ausführungsbeispiel embodiment
Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in den Zeichnungen dargestellt und wird im Folgenden näher erläutert. Es zeigen: Fig. 1 eine Explosionsdarstellung eines Kontaktträgers mit elektrischem Kontaktelement; An embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the drawings and will be explained in more detail below. Show it: Fig. 1 is an exploded view of a contact carrier with electrical contact element;
Fig. 2 eine Einzelansicht eines Halteelements;  Fig. 2 is a detail view of a holding element;
Fig. 3 eine Schnittdarstellung eines Halteelements; 3 is a sectional view of a holding element;
Fig. 4 eine Schnittdarstellung eines Kontaktträgers mit eingesetztem, elektrischem Kontaktelement;  4 is a sectional view of a contact carrier with inserted, electrical contact element.
Fig. 5 eine Funktionsdarstellung eines Rastbereichs; und 5 shows a functional representation of a latching area; and
Fig. 6 ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel. Fig. 6 shows another embodiment.
Die Figuren enthalten teilweise vereinfachte, schematische Darstellungen. Zum Teil werden für gleiche, aber gegebenenfalls nicht identische Elemente identische Bezugszeichen verwendet. Verschiedene Ansichten gleicher Elemente könnten unterschiedlich skaliert sein. The figures contain partially simplified, schematic representations. In part, identical reference numerals are used for the same but possibly not identical elements. Different views of the same elements could be scaled differently.
Die Figur 1 zeigt eine Explosionsdarstellung eines Kontaktträgers 1 mit elektrischem Kontaktelement 50. Der Kontaktträger 1 besteht aus einem Grundkörper 2 und einem Halteelement 3. Darüber ist das elektrische Kontaktelement 50 angeordnet. Die Teile sind entlang einer Steckachse A angeordnet, welche gleichzeitig die Montageachse definiert. 1 shows an exploded view of a contact carrier 1 with electrical contact element 50. The contact carrier 1 consists of a base body 2 and a holding element 3. In addition, the electrical contact element 50 is arranged. The parts are arranged along a plug-in axis A, which also defines the mounting axis.
Der Grundkörper 2 weist eine Steckseite 5 auf, welche zur Kontaktierung mit einem Gegensteckverbinder oder einem Gegenkontaktträger vorgesehen ist. Am in Steckrichtung rückseitigen Ende des Grundkörpers 2 ist eine Anschlussseite 6 des Grundkörpers 2 vorgesehen. Die Anschlussseite 6 und auch die Steckseite 5 ermöglichen einen Zugriff auf eine durchgehende Öffnung im Grundkörper 2. Die Öffnung bildet dabei eine Kontaktaufnahme 4, die zur Aufnahme des elektrischen Kontaktelements 50 dient. The main body 2 has a plug-in side 5, which is provided for contacting with a mating connector or a mating contact carrier. At the rear end in the plug-in direction of the main body 2, a connection side 6 of the base body 2 is provided. The connection side 6 and also the plug side 5 allow access to a continuous opening in the base body 2. The opening forms a contact receptacle 4, which serves to receive the electrical contact element 50.
Gleichzeitig ist die Kontaktaufnahme 4 zur Aufnahme des Halteelements 3 vorgesehen. Das Halteelement 3 wird aus einem Führungsbereich 7 und einem Rastbereich 8 gebildet. Das Halteelement 4 kann mit dem Führungsbereich 7 voran in die Kontaktaufnahme 4 eingeführt werden. Dabei dienen Rastarme 13 als in Steck- richtung als Führungselemente, welche ein Verdrehen des Halteelements 3 im Grundkörper 2 verhindern. Im Grundkörper 2 sind entsprechende Anformungen vorgesehen, die eine Führung der Rastarme 13 ermöglichen. At the same time, the contact receptacle 4 is provided for receiving the retaining element 3. The holding element 3 is formed from a guide region 7 and a latching region 8. The holding element 4 can be introduced with the guide portion 7 ahead in the contact receptacle 4. In this case, locking arms 13 serve as plug-in direction as guide elements, which prevent twisting of the holding element 3 in the base body 2. In the main body 2 corresponding projections are provided which allow a guide of the latching arms 13.
Der anschlussseitige Rastbereich 8 des Halteelements 3 wird aus mehreren Stegen 12 gebildet, welche parallel entlang der Steckachse A ausgerichtet sind. Im anschlussseitig hinteren Bereich ist an den Stegen 12 ein Betätigungsbereich 1 1 angeformt. Der als Ring ausgebildete Betätigungsbereich 1 1 verbindet die Stege 12 miteinander. An seiner Außenseite sind Anformungen für eine bessere Haptik angeformt. The connection-side latching region 8 of the holding element 3 is formed from a plurality of webs 12 which are aligned parallel to the plug axis A. In the connection side rear area an actuating area 1 1 is integrally formed on the webs 12. The formed as a ring actuating portion 1 1 connects the webs 12 with each other. On its outside are integrally molded for a better feel.
Am Betätigungsbereich 1 1 sind zudem zwei Rastmittel 9 angeformt. Die Rastmittel 9 dienen der Sicherung und Fixierung des Halteelements 3 in der Kontaktaufnahme 4 des Grundkörpers 2. Dafür sind die Rastmittel 9 mit weiteren Rastmitteln 10 verrastbar, welche sich auf der Innenseite des Grundkörpers 2 in der Kontaktaufnahme 4 befinden. Die Rastmittel 9 und weiteren Rastmittel 10 sind so ausgebildet, dass die beim Einführen des Halteelements 3 in die Kontaktaufnahme 4 miteinander verrasten und ein Herausziehen des Halteelements 3 aus der Kontaktaufnahme 4 verhindern. On the actuating portion 1 1 also two locking means 9 are formed. The latching means 9 serve to secure and fix the retaining element 3 in the contact receptacle 4 of the base body 2. For this purpose, the latching means 9 can be latched with further latching means 10, which are located on the inside of the base body 2 in the contact receptacle 4. The latching means 9 and further latching means 10 are formed so that the latch during insertion of the holding element 3 in the contact receptacle 4 with each other and prevent withdrawal of the holding member 3 from the contact receptacle 4.
Die Figuren 2 und 3 zeigen ein vereinzeltes Halteelement 3 in einer seitlichen Ansicht bzw. einer Schnittdarstellung. Im jeweils oben dargestellten Bereich ist der Rastbereich 8 zu sehen. Die Stege 12 verbinden den Betätigungsbereich 1 1 mit dem Führungsbereich 7 des Halteelements 3. FIGS. 2 and 3 show an isolated holding element 3 in a lateral view or a sectional view. In each area shown above, the locking area 8 can be seen. The webs 12 connect the actuating portion 1 1 with the guide portion 7 of the holding element. 3
Der Führungsbereich 7 wird im Wesentlichen aus zwei Rastarmen 13 gebildet. Die Rastarme 13 dienen einerseits zur Führung des Halteelements 3 in der Kontaktaufnahme 4. Andererseits wird mit den Rastarmen 13 ein eingesetztes elektrisches Kontaktelement 50 gehalten. Durch die leicht nach innen gerichteten Rastarme 13 kann ein Kontaktelement 50 nachträglich durch das Halteelement 3 in die Kontaktaufnahme 4 eingeführt werden. Die Rastarme 13 werden leicht nach außen gedrückt und verrasten das Kontaktelement 50 in der Kontaktaufnahme 3. Am Betätigungsbereich 1 1 sind die zwei Rastmittel 9 dargestellt, welche mit den weiteren Rastmitteln 10 am Grundkörper 2 verrastbar sind. Die Verrastung der Rastmittel 9 mit den weiteren Rastmitteln 10 ist in den Figuren 5a, 5b und 5c näher dargestellt. The guide region 7 is essentially formed from two latching arms 13. On the one hand, the latching arms 13 serve to guide the holding element 3 in the contact receptacle 4. On the other hand, an inserted electrical contact element 50 is held with the latching arms 13. By the slightly inwardly directed latching arms 13, a contact element 50 can be subsequently introduced through the holding element 3 in the contact receptacle 4. The latching arms 13 are pressed slightly outward and lock the contact element 50 in the contact 3. On the actuating portion 1 1, the two locking means 9 are shown, which are latched to the further locking means 10 on the base body 2. The latching of the locking means 9 with the further locking means 10 is shown in more detail in Figures 5a, 5b and 5c.
Die Figur 4 zeigt einen Querschnitt durch einen erfindungsgemäßen KontaktträgerFIG. 4 shows a cross section through a contact carrier according to the invention
I mit eingesetztem elektrischen Kontaktelement 50. Das Kontaktelement 50 ist in der Kontaktaufnahme 4 des Grundkörpers 2 vollständig aufgenommen. Oberhalb des Kontaktelements 50, in Anschlussrichtung, ist zudem das Halteelement 3 fast vollständig in der Kontaktaufnahme 4 aufgenommen. Die Rastarme 13 halten das Kontaktelement 50 sicher in der Kontaktaufnahme 4. Die Rastmittel 9 sind mit den weiteren Rastmitteln 10 verrastet, wodurch das Halteelement 3 nicht aus der Kontaktaufnahme 4 herausnehmbar ist. I with inserted electrical contact element 50. The contact element 50 is completely received in the contact receptacle 4 of the main body 2. Above the contact element 50, in the connecting direction, the holding element 3 is also almost completely received in the contact receptacle 4. The latching arms 13 hold the contact element 50 securely in the contact receptacle 4. The latching means 9 are latched to the further latching means 10, whereby the holding element 3 is not removable from the contact receptacle 4.
Der Betätigungsbereich 1 1 des Rastbereichs 8 des Halteelements 3 ragt aus der Kontaktaufnahme 4 des Grundkörpers 2 heraus. So kann der BetätigungsbereichThe actuation region 1 1 of the latching region 8 of the holding element 3 projects out of the contact receptacle 4 of the base body 2. So the operating range
I I durch einen Monteur bedient werden und eine Verdrehung des Rastbereichs 8 herbeigeführt. Die Drehung und Entriegelung des Rastbereichs 8 ist als Funktionsablauf in den folgenden Figuren 5a, 5b und 5c näher erläutert. I I be operated by a fitter and brought about a rotation of the locking portion 8. The rotation and unlocking of the latching region 8 is explained in more detail as a functional sequence in the following FIGS. 5a, 5b and 5c.
Die Figuren 5 zeigen dabei die Anschlussseite 6 eines Kontaktträgers 1 . Der Grundkörper 2 ist der Übersicht halber nur angedeutet. Erkennbar sind in der Figur 5a die Rastmittel 9 am Halteelement 3, welche mit den weiteren Rastmitteln 10 am Grundkörper 2 verrastet sind. Ein Herausziehen und Entfernen des Halteelements 3 ist nicht möglich. FIGS. 5 show the connection side 6 of a contact carrier 1. The main body 2 is only indicated for the sake of clarity. Can be seen in the figure 5a, the locking means 9 on the holding element 3, which are latched to the further locking means 10 on the base body 2. Pulling out and removing the retaining element 3 is not possible.
In der Figur 5b ist der Betätigungsbereich 1 1 des Rastbereichs 8 entgegen dem Uhrzeigersinn verdreht. Die Stege 12 sind dadurch elastisch verformt. Die Rastmittel 9 sind aus dem Eingriffsbereich der weiteren Rastmittel 10 gedreht worden. Dadurch sind die Rastmittel 9, 10 nicht mehr miteinander verrastet. Das Halteelement 3 kann - wie in Figur 5c dargestellt - aus der Kontaktaufnahme 4 herausgezogen werden. Eine Blockierung durch die Rastmittel 9 und weiteren Rastmittel 10 verhindert dies nicht mehr. Diese vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung löst die erfindungsgemäße Aufgabe, wodurch eine Montage und Demontage eine Kontaktelements 50 in einem Kontaktträger 1 ohne den Bedarf von Werkzeug ermöglicht wird. Das Kontaktelement 50 kann schnell eingesetzt und ohne großen Zeit- und Kraftaufwand durch eine kleine Drehung am Betätigungsbereich 1 1 wieder entfernt werden. Dennoch ist ein sicherer Sitz des Kontaktelements 50 im Kontaktträger 1 erzielt. In FIG. 5b, the actuation region 11 of the latching region 8 is rotated in the counterclockwise direction. The webs 12 are thereby elastically deformed. The locking means 9 have been rotated out of the engagement region of the further locking means 10. As a result, the locking means 9, 10 are no longer locked together. The holding element 3 can - as shown in Figure 5c - are pulled out of the contact receptacle 4. Blocking by the locking means 9 and further locking means 10 does not prevent this. This advantageous embodiment achieves the object according to the invention, whereby assembly and disassembly of a contact element 50 in a contact carrier 1 without the need for tools is made possible. The contact element 50 can be used quickly and removed without much time and effort by a small turn on the actuating portion 1 1 again. Nevertheless, a secure fit of the contact element 50 is achieved in the contact carrier 1.
Die Figuren 6a, 6b und 6c zeigen ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel des erfindungsgemäßen Gegenstands. Im Unterschied zur ersten dargestellten Ausführungsform ist das Rastmittel 9 als Federarm ausgebildet. Der Federarm erstreckt sich in Achsrichtung hin zur Anschlussseite 6 des Kontaktträgers 6. Figures 6a, 6b and 6c show a further embodiment of the subject invention. In contrast to the first illustrated embodiment, the locking means 9 is designed as a spring arm. The spring arm extends in the axial direction towards the connection side 6 of the contact carrier 6.
Die Figur 6a zeigt zwei Rastmittel 9 im Rastbereich 8 des Halteelements 3. Die Rastmittel 9 sind an gegenüberliegenden Seiten im Rastbereich 8 angeordnet. Die Rastmittel 9 sind mechanisch flexibel am Halteelement 3 als Federarme angeformt. Dabei sind die oben dargestellten, freien Enden der Rastmittel 9 flexibel und können nach innen, in Richtung der Steckerachse A bewegt werden. Im Bereich der freien Enden der Rastmittel 9 sind Ausnehmungen vorgesehen, welche zur Verrastung mit den weiteren Rastmitteln 10 vorgesehen sind. FIG. 6 a shows two latching means 9 in the latching area 8 of the holding element 3. The latching means 9 are arranged on opposite sides in the latching area 8. The latching means 9 are mechanically flexibly formed on the support member 3 as spring arms. The above-described, free ends of the locking means 9 are flexible and can be moved inwards, in the direction of the plug axis A. In the region of the free ends of the latching means 9 recesses are provided, which are provided for latching with the further latching means 10.
Die weiteren Rastmittel 10 sind auf der Innenseite des Grundkörpers 2 angeordnet. Beim Einstecken des Halteelements 3 in den Grundkörper 2 können die Rastmittel 9 axial nach innen ausgelenkt werden, so dass die weiteren Rastmittel 10 in die Ausnehmungen der Rastmittel 9 eingreifen können. Das Halteelement 3 ist so im Grundkörper 2 fixiert. The further locking means 10 are arranged on the inside of the base body 2. When inserting the retaining element 3 in the base body 2, the locking means 9 can be deflected axially inwards, so that the further locking means 10 can engage in the recesses of the locking means 9. The holding element 3 is fixed in the base body 2.
Zum Demontieren des Halteelements 3 müssen lediglich die Rastmittel 9 erneut nach innen, hin zur Steckachse A bewegt werden. Die Verrastung der Rastmittel 9 mit den weiteren Rastmitteln 10 wird so gelöst und eine Demontage des Halteelements 3 aus dem Grundkörper 2 wird ermöglicht. To disassemble the retaining element 3, only the latching means 9 need to be moved inwards again towards the plug-in axis A. The locking of the latching means 9 with the further locking means 10 is achieved and disassembly of the retaining element 3 from the base body 2 is made possible.

Claims

Kontaktträger Ansprüche Contact carrier claims
1 . Kontaktträger (1 ) zur Aufnahme eines elektrischen Kontaktelements, 1 . Contact carrier (1) for receiving an electrical contact element,
wobei der Kontaktträger (1 ) einen Grundkörper (2) und ein Halteelement (3) aufweist,  wherein the contact carrier (1) has a base body (2) and a holding element (3),
wobei der Grundkörper (2) eine Steckseite (5) und eine Anschlussseite (6) aufweist,  wherein the base body (2) has a plug side (5) and a connection side (6),
wobei der Grundkörper (2) eine, als Kontaktaufnahme (4) ausgebildete, durchgehende Öffnung umfasst,  wherein the base body (2) comprises a contact opening (4) formed through opening,
wobei sich die Kontaktaufnahme (4) von der Anschlussseite (6) zur Steckseite (5), entlang einer Steckerachse (A), durch den Grundkörper (2) erstreckt, und  wherein the contact receptacle (4) extends from the connection side (6) to the plug-in side (5) along a plug axis (A) through the base body (2), and
wobei das Halteelement (3) an der Anschlussseite (6) des Grundköpers (2) befestigbar ist,  wherein the holding element (3) can be fastened to the connection side (6) of the main body (2),
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
das Halteelement (3) einen in die Kontaktaufnahme (4) ragenden Führungsbereich (7), sowie einen Rastbereich (8) aufweist.  the holding element (3) has a guide region (7) projecting into the contact receptacle (4) and a latching region (8).
2. Kontaktträger (1 ) nach Anspruch 1 , 2. Contact carrier (1) according to claim 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
der Führungsbereich (7) in der Kontaktaufnahme (4) verdrehsicher, entlang der Steckachse (A) führbar ist.  the guide region (7) in the contact receptacle (4) against rotation, along the thru-axle (A) is feasible.
3. Kontaktträger (1 ) nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, 3. Contact carrier (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
der Rastbereich (8) zumindest ein Rastmittel (9) aufweist,  the latching region (8) has at least one latching means (9),
wobei das Rastmittel (9) mit dem Grundkörper (2) verrastbar ist. wherein the latching means (9) with the base body (2) can be latched.
4. Kontaktträger (1 ) nach Anspruch 3, 4. contact carrier (1) according to claim 3,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
das Rastmittel (9) mit einem weiteren Rastmittel (10) am Grundkörper (2) verrastbar ist.  the locking means (9) with a further locking means (10) on the base body (2) can be latched.
5. Kontaktträger (1 ) nach einem der Ansprüche 3 bis 4, 5. Contact carrier (1) according to one of claims 3 to 4,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
das Halteelement (3) durch das Rastmittel (9) gegen eine lineare, in Richtung der Anschlussseite (6) gerichtete Bewegung sperrbar ist.  the holding element (3) by the latching means (9) against a linear, in the direction of the connection side (6) directed movement can be blocked.
6. Kontaktträger (1 ) nach einem der Ansprüche 3 bis 5, 6. Contact carrier (1) according to one of claims 3 to 5,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
der Rastbereich (8) und der Führungsbereich (7) verdrehbar zueinander ausgebildet sind.  the latching region (8) and the guide region (7) are designed to be rotatable relative to one another.
7. Kontaktträger (1 ) nach Anspruch 6, 7. contact carrier (1) according to claim 6,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
der Rastbereich (8) und der Führungsbereich (7) durch elastische Verformung verdrehbar zueinander sind.  the latching region (8) and the guide region (7) are rotatable relative to each other by elastic deformation.
8. Kontaktträger (1 ) nach einem der Ansprüche 6 bis 7, 8. Contact carrier (1) according to one of claims 6 to 7,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
der Rastbereich (8) und der Führungsbereich (7) um die Steckachse (A) verdrehbar zueinander ausgebildet sind.  the latching region (8) and the guide region (7) are designed to rotate about the plug-in axis (A) relative to each other.
9. Kontaktträger (1 ) nach einem der Ansprüche 6 bis 8, 9. contact carrier (1) according to one of claims 6 to 8,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
der Rastbereich (8) und der Führungsbereich (7) einteilig ausgeführt sind und über zumindest zwei Stege (12) miteinander verbunden sind. the latching region (8) and the guide region (7) are made in one piece and are connected to one another via at least two webs (12).
10. Kontaktträger (1 ) nach einem der Ansprüche 3 bis 9, 10. Contact carrier (1) according to one of claims 3 to 9,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
das Rastelement (9) beweglich am Halteelement (3) angeordnet ist.  the latching element (9) is movably arranged on the holding element (3).
1 1 . Kontaktträger (1 ) nach Anspruch 10, 1 1. Contact carrier (1) according to claim 10,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
das Rastelement (9) als Federarm ausgebildet ist,  the latching element (9) is designed as a spring arm,
wobei der Federarm zur Anschlussseite (6) ragt.  wherein the spring arm to the connection side (6) protrudes.
12. Kontaktträger (1 ) nach Anspruch 1 1 , 12. Contact carrier (1) according to claim 1 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
das Rastelement (9) radial nach innen, hin zur Steckerachse (A) auslenkbar ist.  the latching element (9) is deflectable radially inwardly toward the plug axis (A).
13. Kontaktträger (1 ) nach einem der Ansprüche 3 bis 12, 13. Contact carrier (1) according to one of claims 3 to 12,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
der Rastbereich (8) eine erste, verrastende Stellung und eine zweite, freigebende Stellung aufweisen kann.  the latching region (8) may have a first, latching position and a second, releasing position.
14. Kontaktträger (1 ) nach Anspruch 13, 14. Contact carrier (1) according to claim 13,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
das Rastmittel (9) in der ersten, verratenden Stellung des Rastbereichs (8) mit dem Grundkörper (2) verrastet ist.  the latching means (9) in the first, verratenden position of the latching region (8) is latched to the base body (2).
15. Kontaktträger (1 ) nach einem der Ansprüche 13 bis 14, 15. Contact carrier (1) according to one of claims 13 to 14,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
das Rastmittel (9) in der zweiten, freigegebenen Stellung des Rastbereichs (8) nicht mit dem Grundkörper (2) verratet ist. the latching means (9) in the second, released position of the latching area (8) is not betrayed to the base body (2).
16. Kontaktträger (1 ) nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass 16. Contact carrier (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
der Rastbereich (8) zumindest bereichsweise außerhalb der Kontaktaufnahme (4) angeordnet ist und dort einen Betätigungsbereich (1 1 ) bildet.  the latching region (8) is arranged at least in regions outside the contact receptacle (4) and forms an actuating region (1 1) there.
17. Kontaktträger (1 ) nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, 17. Contact carrier (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
das Halteelement (3) zumindest einen Haltearm (13) aufweist, welche in die Kontaktaufnahme (4) ragt.  the holding element (3) has at least one holding arm (13) which projects into the contact receptacle (4).
18. Kontaktträger (1 ) nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, 18. Contact carrier (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
der Grundkörper (2) aus einem elektrisch isolierenden Material besteht.  the base body (2) consists of an electrically insulating material.
19. Kontaktträger (1 ) nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, 19. Contact carrier (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
das Halteelement (3) aus einem elektrisch isolierenden Material besteht.  the holding element (3) consists of an electrically insulating material.
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