EP3577725A1 - Plug with protective conductor bridge - Google Patents

Plug with protective conductor bridge

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EP3577725A1
EP3577725A1 EP18702903.8A EP18702903A EP3577725A1 EP 3577725 A1 EP3577725 A1 EP 3577725A1 EP 18702903 A EP18702903 A EP 18702903A EP 3577725 A1 EP3577725 A1 EP 3577725A1
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housing
connector
protective conductor
conductor bridge
connection
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Andre Beneke
Thomas Beischer
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Harting Electric Stiftung 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
    • H01R13/648—Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices, e.g. anti-static shielding  
    • H01R13/655—Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices, e.g. anti-static shielding   with earth brace
    • 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
    • H01R13/512—Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by screw or screws
    • 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
    • H01R13/516—Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing, hoods
    • 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

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a connector according to the preamble of independent claim 1 and further, the invention of a connector according to the preamble of the independent claim 1 1 is made.
  • Such connectors and mating connectors are used to establish an electrical and mechanical connection between two electrical leads or an electrical lead and a device.
  • Such connectors and mating connectors are used to establish an electrical and mechanical connection between two electrical leads or an electrical lead and a device.
  • heavy connectors are required, which are protected by the housing against environmental influences.
  • the basic structure of connector and mating connector may be substantially identical and differ only in the design of their electrical contacts for making the electrical connection.
  • the designs for the connector thus apply accordingly for the mating connector.
  • the publication WO 201 1/069522 A1 discloses a system connector which receives plug-in modules with electrical contacts held therein.
  • the plug-in modules are inserted vertically into a region of a holding frame and then laterally displaced and held by 90 ° in the holding frame.
  • German Patent and Trademark Office has in the priority application for the present application, in addition to the above, the following prior art research: DE 10 2009 055 925 A1 and
  • the object of the invention is to present a connector which is easy to handle.
  • the invention relates to a connector for mechanical and electrical connection to a corresponding mating connector, comprising a housing and a protective conductor bridge.
  • the housing has at least one connection region for connection to the plug insert, wherein the plug insert is held on the at least one connection region.
  • the connection area and the housing are made in one piece with each other.
  • the protective conductor bridge can be inserted from above into the housing. This makes it possible to mount a plug insert from the plug side and from the connection side.
  • the connector and the mating connector may be identical.
  • the connector can be provided both cable connector for connection to a cable, or as Anba connector for mounting on a device wall.
  • the connector consists of a housing which serves to receive a plug insert.
  • the plug insert is provided for electrical contacting with a corresponding plug insert of the mating plug connector.
  • a protective conductor bridge is provided in the connector, which serves for electrical connection of the protective conductor (PE contacts) of the plug insert.
  • the protective conductor bridge according to the invention can be inserted from above into the housing. This offers the advantage that the mechanical stability between housing and protective conductor bridge is measurably greater than when the protective conductor bridge is inserted laterally into the housing.
  • the at least one connection region is designed to produce a screw connection with the plug insert.
  • This means that the connection area is designed such that it connects to the plug insert by means of a screw connection. can go.
  • the plug insert can be securely attached to the housing.
  • the at least one connection region has a through-hole.
  • a screw can be used for fastening.
  • the through hole of the connecting region has an internal thread. This is located on the inside of the through hole.
  • a screw sleeve is inserted into the housing in the connection area. This screw is inserted against rotation in the connection area. A screw with which the plug insert is fastened to the housing can thus be screwed into the screw sleeve in the connection area.
  • the screw sleeve is made of metal. This ensures a secure, stable attachment and screw connection.
  • the protective conductor bridge has at least one tab with at least one angled portion.
  • the tab has two bends. The bend has approximately a right angle to the tab. If there is more than one bend, the bends always point in the same direction.
  • the bend has a through hole, wherein the through hole is circularly symmetrical to the through hole of the connecting region.
  • the at least one tab of the protective conductor bridge is arranged in a slot in the housing. In the slot, the tab is perpendicular to the through hole of the connection area. The bend is parallel to the through hole of the connection area.
  • the through holes can be aligned flush, circular symmetry.
  • the protective conductor bridge is made of an electrically conductive material.
  • the protective conductor bridge is made in one piece from metal, preferably from a metal sheet. This is particularly flexible, easy to work with and inexpensive to manufacture.
  • the sheet metal can be machined in stamping and bending technology.
  • the housing has at least one locking lug for fixing the protective conductor bridge.
  • the locking lug serves as an additional stabilization and provisional fixation possibility for the protective conductor bridge, in particular for the simplification of the assembly.
  • the housing is a housing made of plastic.
  • a holding frame for receiving a plug insert in the housing can be used.
  • the holding frame is fixed to the housing.
  • the use of a holding frame is advantageous if the housing is a so-called attachment housing.
  • the holding frame is suitable for receiving the protective conductor bridge. He has for at least one integral connection area. This corresponds in its shape and appearance. Design the connection area of the housing.
  • the connecting portion of the holding frame is an extension of the connecting portion of the housing.
  • the holding frame is made of plastic. If a holding frame is used with the housing, it also has corresponding through holes for the connection areas and corresponding slots. As a result, the protective conductor bridge according to the invention can also be used correspondingly with a holding frame, if this is necessary.
  • the present invention solves the problem of the invention by a protective conductor bridge, which is easy to mount from above into the housing of a connector.
  • the protective conductor bridge ensures high mechanical stability, especially with regard to the insertion and removal forces. Furthermore, it allows a simple, fast and inexpensive installation.
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an inventive
  • Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a housing with inserted protective conductor bridge
  • Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a support frame with inserted protective conductor bridge
  • FIG. 1 shows a protective conductor bridge 3 according to the invention
  • Protective conductor bridge 3 is made in one piece. This has a flat-parallelepiped tab 12. The tab 12 lies in one plane.
  • the bends 14 are approximately square in shape. They are formed perpendicular to the flat sides of the tab 12. Ideally, the bends 14 are made with the tab 12 in one piece. The bends 14 are bent by about 90 ° degrees. Both bends 14 are bent in the same direction. The plane of the bends 14 is arranged perpendicular to the plane of the tab 12.
  • the bends 14 each have a through hole 13.
  • the center of the through-hole 13 corresponds to the mid-point of the inclination 14.
  • the through-hole 13 is arranged centered in the angled portion 14.
  • the stamping-bending process is used for the production of the protective conductor bridge 3 according to the invention made of sheet metal.
  • the protective conductor bridge 3 can be inserted into a housing 2. Alternatively, the protective conductor bridge 3 can be inserted into a holding frame 4.
  • FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of a housing 2 of a connector 1.
  • the housing 2 is a plastic housing.
  • the housing 2 has four connection regions 9. In FIG. 2, only two connection regions 9 can be seen from the four connection regions due to the perspective illustration.
  • the connecting portion 9 has a through hole which has an internal thread.
  • the through-hole of the connecting region 9 in this figure is defined by the bend 14 and the associated through-hole. hole 13 is covered.
  • the protective conductor bridge 3 is inserted from the figure 1.
  • the protective conductor bridge 3, more precisely the tab 12 of the protective conductor bridge 3, is arranged in a slot.
  • the tab 2 has the length of the inner dimension of the housing 2.
  • the through hole of the connection portion 9 and the through hole 13 are circularly symmetrical and aligned with each other. As a result, the angled portion 14 and the connecting portion 9 are also aligned parallel to each other, while the tab 12 is perpendicular thereto.
  • FIG 3 shows a perspective view of a holding frame 4. This is in a housing of a connector 1 can be used.
  • the support frame 4 is used primarily in combination with a mounting housing.
  • the support frame 4 is made of plastic.
  • the holding frame 4 has four connecting regions 9. Each of these connecting regions 9 has a through hole with an internal thread.
  • the protective conductor bridge 3 is inserted from the figure 1.
  • the protective conductor bridge 3, more precisely the tab 12 of the protective conductor bridge 3, is arranged in a slot.
  • the tab 12 has the length of the inner dimension of the housing 2.
  • the through hole of the connection portion 9 and the through hole 13 are circularly symmetrical and aligned with each other. As a result, the angled portion 14 and the connecting portion 9 are also aligned parallel to each other, while the tab 12 is perpendicular thereto.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a plug (1) to be mechanically and electrically connected to a corresponding mating plug, comprising a housing (2), a protective conductor bridge (3), and a plug insert; the housing (2) comprises at least one connecting section (9) to be connected to the plug insert, and the plug insert is mounted on the at least one connecting section (9); the protective conductor bridge (3) can be inserted from above into the housing (2) or into retaining frame (4).

Description

Steckverbinder mit Schutzleiterbrücke Beschreibung  Connector with protective conductor bridge Description
Die Erfindung geht aus von einem Steckverbinder nach dem Oberbegriff des unabhängigen Anspruchs 1 und weiterhin geht die Erfindung von einem Steckverbinder nach dem Oberbegriff des nebengeordneten Anspruch 1 1 aus.  The invention relates to a connector according to the preamble of independent claim 1 and further, the invention of a connector according to the preamble of the independent claim 1 1 is made.
Derartige Steckverbinder und Gegensteckverbinder werden verwendet, um eine elektrische und mechanische Verbindung zwischen zwei elektrischen Leitungen oder einer elektrischen Leitung und einem Gerät herzustellen. Insbesondere für die Übertragung großer Ströme sind sogenannte schwere Steckverbinder erforderlich, die durch das Gehäuse gegen Umwelteinflüsse geschützt sind. Such connectors and mating connectors are used to establish an electrical and mechanical connection between two electrical leads or an electrical lead and a device. In particular, for the transmission of large currents called heavy connectors are required, which are protected by the housing against environmental influences.
Der prinzipielle Aufbau von Steckverbinder und Gegensteckverbinder kann im Wesentlichen identisch sein und sich lediglich in der Ausgestaltung ihrer elektrischen Kontakte zum Herstellen der elektrischen Verbindung unterscheiden. Die Ausführungen für den Steckverbinder gelten somit entsprechend für den Gegensteckverbinder. The basic structure of connector and mating connector may be substantially identical and differ only in the design of their electrical contacts for making the electrical connection. The designs for the connector thus apply accordingly for the mating connector.
Stand der Technik State of the art
Die Druckschrift WO 201 1 /069522 A1 offenbart einen Systemsteckverbinder, der Steck-Module mit darin gehaltenen elektrischen Kontakten aufnimmt. Die Steck-Module werden senkrecht in einen Bereich eines Halterahmens eingesetzt und anschließend seitlich um 90° in den Halterahmen verschoben und gehalten.  The publication WO 201 1/069522 A1 discloses a system connector which receives plug-in modules with electrical contacts held therein. The plug-in modules are inserted vertically into a region of a holding frame and then laterally displaced and held by 90 ° in the holding frame.
Aus der Druckschrift DE 203 30 1 1 A ist ein Schutzkontaktstecker mit einem in einem Steckermantel angeordneten Steckereinsatz bekannt, bei dem der Schutzkontakt unmittelbar an dem Kontaktträger des Steckereinsatzes befestigt ist. Die Druckschrift DE 10 2014 109 351 B3 bietet einen Steckverbinder, der eine sichere mechanische und elektrische Verbindung von Steckverbinder und Gegensteckverbinder ermöglicht. From the publication DE 203 30 1 1 A is a safety plug with a plug shell arranged in a plug insert is known in which the protective contact is attached directly to the contact carrier of the plug insert. The document DE 10 2014 109 351 B3 provides a connector that allows a secure mechanical and electrical connection of connectors and mating connectors.
Aus der DE 10 2012 101 813 B3 ist ein Steckverbinder mit einem Steckereinsatz und einer Schutzleiterbrücke bekannt. Dabei ist der Steckereinsatz an einem Verbindungsbereich gehalten, welcher als Schraubverbindung ausgeführt ist. From DE 10 2012 101 813 B3 a connector with a plug insert and a protective conductor bridge is known. In this case, the plug insert is held on a connection region, which is designed as a screw connection.
Nachteilig an dem zuvor beschriebenen Steckverbinder ist, dass die Montage der Schutzleiterbrücke und des Steckereinsatzes aufwändig ist und in dem Gehäuse Montageraum freigehalten werden muss, um sowohl den Steckereinsatz wie auch die Schutzleiterbrücke zu montieren. Dadurch ist es erforderlich, den Steckverbinder entsprechend groß auszuführen. Außerdem besitzen derartige Steckverbinder oft ein hohes Gewicht, was ihre Handhabung erschwert. A disadvantage of the connector described above, that the mounting of the protective conductor bridge and the plug insert is complex and must be kept free in the housing mounting space to mount both the plug insert as well as the protective conductor bridge. This makes it necessary to make the connector correspondingly large. In addition, such connectors often have a high weight, which makes their handling difficult.
Das Deutsche Patent- und Markenamt hat in der Prioritätsanmeldung zu vorliegender Anmeldung zusätzlich zu dem oben genannten, den folgenden Stand der Technik recherchiert: DE 10 2009 055 925 A1 und The German Patent and Trademark Office has in the priority application for the present application, in addition to the above, the following prior art research: DE 10 2009 055 925 A1 and
DE 94 08 909 U1 . DE 94 08 909 U1.
Aufgabenstellung task
Die Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht darin, einen Steckverbinder vorzustellen, der einfach zu handhaben ist.  The object of the invention is to present a connector which is easy to handle.
Die Aufgabe wird durch den Gegenstand des unabhängigen Anspruchs 1 sowie weiterhin durch den nebengeordneten Anspruch 1 1 gelöst. The object is solved by the subject matter of independent claim 1 and further by the independent claim 1 1.
Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben. Die Erfindung betrifft einen Steckverbinder zur mechanischen und elektrischen Verbindung mit einem korrespondierenden Gegensteckverbinder, aufweisend ein Gehäuse und eine Schutzleiterbrücke. Das Gehäuse weist wenigstens einen Verbindungsbereich zur Verbindung mit dem Steckereinsatz auf, wobei der Steckereinsatz an dem wenigstens einen Verbindungsbereich gehalten ist. Der Verbindungsbereich und das Gehäuse sind einstückig miteinander ausgeführt. Die Schutzleiterbrücke ist von oben in das Gehäuse einsetzbar. Dadurch ist eine Montage eines Steckereinsatzes von der Steckseite und von der Anschlussseite möglich. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims. The invention relates to a connector for mechanical and electrical connection to a corresponding mating connector, comprising a housing and a protective conductor bridge. The housing has at least one connection region for connection to the plug insert, wherein the plug insert is held on the at least one connection region. The connection area and the housing are made in one piece with each other. The protective conductor bridge can be inserted from above into the housing. This makes it possible to mount a plug insert from the plug side and from the connection side.
Der Steckverbinder und der Gegensteckverbinder können identisch ausgebildet sein. Der Steckverbinder kann sowohl Kabelsteckverbinder, zur Verbindung mit einem Kabel, oder als Anbausteckverbinder zur Montage an einer Gerätewand vorgesehen sein. The connector and the mating connector may be identical. The connector can be provided both cable connector for connection to a cable, or as Anba connector for mounting on a device wall.
Der Steckverbinder besteht aus einem Gehäuse, welches zur Aufnahme eines Steckereinsatzes dient. Der Steckereinsatz ist zur elektrischen Kon- taktierung mit einem korrespondierenden Steckereinsatz des Gegensteckverbinders vorgesehen. The connector consists of a housing which serves to receive a plug insert. The plug insert is provided for electrical contacting with a corresponding plug insert of the mating plug connector.
Zudem ist im Steckverbinder eine Schutzleiterbrücke vorgesehen, welche zur elektrischen Verbindung der Schutzleiter (PE-Kontakte) des Steckereinsatzes dient. Dazu ist die Schutzleiterbrücke erfindungsgemäß von oben in das Gehäuse einsetzbar. Dies bietet den Vorteil, dass die mechanische Stabilität zwischen Gehäuse und Schutzleiterbrücke messbar größer ist als wenn die Schutzleiterbrücke seitlich in das Gehäuse eingesetzt ist. In addition, a protective conductor bridge is provided in the connector, which serves for electrical connection of the protective conductor (PE contacts) of the plug insert. For this purpose, the protective conductor bridge according to the invention can be inserted from above into the housing. This offers the advantage that the mechanical stability between housing and protective conductor bridge is measurably greater than when the protective conductor bridge is inserted laterally into the housing.
In einer Ausführungsform ist der wenigstens eine Verbindungsbereich zur Herstellung einer Schraubverbindung mit dem Steckereinsatz ausgeführt. Dies bedeutet, dass der Verbindungsbereich so ausgebildet ist, dass er eine Verbindung mit dem Steckereinsatz mittels einer Verschraubung ein- gehen kann. So kann der Steckereinsatz sicher an dem Gehäuse befestigt werden. In one embodiment, the at least one connection region is designed to produce a screw connection with the plug insert. This means that the connection area is designed such that it connects to the plug insert by means of a screw connection. can go. Thus, the plug insert can be securely attached to the housing.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsform weist der wenigstens eine Verbindungsbereich ein Durchgangsloch auf. In dieses Durchgangsloch des Verbindungsbereichs kann eine Schraube zur Befestigung eingesetzt werden. In a further embodiment, the at least one connection region has a through-hole. In this through hole of the connecting portion, a screw can be used for fastening.
In einer besonders vorteilhaften Ausführungsform weist das Durchgangsloch des Verbindungsbereichs ein Innengewinde auf. Dieses befindet sich an der Innenseite des Durchgangsloches. In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the through hole of the connecting region has an internal thread. This is located on the inside of the through hole.
In einer weiteren alternativen Ausführungsform ist im Verbindungsbereich eine Schraubhülse in das Gehäuse eingesetzt. Diese Schraubhülse ist verdrehsicher im Verbindungsbereich eingebracht. Eine Schraube, mit welcher der Steckereinsatz am Gehäuse befestigt wird, kann so in die Schraubhülse im Verbindungsbereich eingeschraubt werden. In a further alternative embodiment, a screw sleeve is inserted into the housing in the connection area. This screw is inserted against rotation in the connection area. A screw with which the plug insert is fastened to the housing can thus be screwed into the screw sleeve in the connection area.
In einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist die Schraubhülse aus Metall gefertigt. Dies gewährleistet eine sichere, stabile Befestigung und Ver- schraubung. In an advantageous embodiment, the screw sleeve is made of metal. This ensures a secure, stable attachment and screw connection.
In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform weist die Schutzleiterbrücke wenigstens eine Lasche mit mindestens einer Abwinkelung auf. Idealerweise weist die Lasche zwei Abwinklungen auf. Die Abwinkelung weist etwa einen rechten Winkel zur Lasche auf. Bei mehr als einer Abwinkelung weisen die Abwinklungen immer in dieselbe Richtung. In a preferred embodiment, the protective conductor bridge has at least one tab with at least one angled portion. Ideally, the tab has two bends. The bend has approximately a right angle to the tab. If there is more than one bend, the bends always point in the same direction.
In einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform weist die Abwinkelung ein Durchgangsloch auf, wobei das Durchgangsloch kreissymmetrisch zum Durchgangsloch des Verbindungsbereiches liegt. In einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist die wenigstens eine Lasche der Schutzleiterbrücke in einem Schlitz im Gehäuse angeordnet. In dem Schlitz liegt die Lasche senkrecht zum Durchgangsloch des Verbindungsbereichs. Die Abwinkelung liegt parallel zum Durchgangsloch des Verbindungsbereichs. So können die Durchgangslöcher fluchtend, kreissymmetrisch ausgerichtet werden. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the bend has a through hole, wherein the through hole is circularly symmetrical to the through hole of the connecting region. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the at least one tab of the protective conductor bridge is arranged in a slot in the housing. In the slot, the tab is perpendicular to the through hole of the connection area. The bend is parallel to the through hole of the connection area. Thus, the through holes can be aligned flush, circular symmetry.
Zweckmäßig ist die Schutzleiterbrücke aus einem elektrisch leitfähigen Material hergestellt. In einer weiteren, besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist die Schutzleiterbrücke einteilig aus Metall, bevorzugt aus einem Metallblech, hergestellt. Dies ist besonders flexibel, leicht zu bearbeiten und kostengünstig herzustellen. Das Metallblech kann in Stanz- Biege-Technik bearbeitet werden. Suitably, the protective conductor bridge is made of an electrically conductive material. In a further, particularly preferred embodiment, the protective conductor bridge is made in one piece from metal, preferably from a metal sheet. This is particularly flexible, easy to work with and inexpensive to manufacture. The sheet metal can be machined in stamping and bending technology.
In einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform weist das Gehäuse mindestens eine Rastnase zur Fixierung der Schutzleiterbrücke auf. Die Rastnase dient als zusätzliche Stabilisierungs- und provisorische Fixierungsmöglichkeit für die Schutzleiterbrücke, insbesondere zur Vereinfachung der Montage. In an advantageous embodiment, the housing has at least one locking lug for fixing the protective conductor bridge. The locking lug serves as an additional stabilization and provisional fixation possibility for the protective conductor bridge, in particular for the simplification of the assembly.
Die Vorteile der Erfindung kommen besonders gut zur Geltung, wenn es sich bei dem Gehäuse um ein aus Kunststoff hergestelltes Gehäuse handelt. The advantages of the invention are particularly effective if the housing is a housing made of plastic.
In einer alternativen Ausführungsform ist ein Halterahmen zur Aufnahme eines Steckereinsatzes in dem Gehäuse einsetzbar. Der Halterahmen ist am Gehäuse fixiert. Der Einsatz eines Halterahmens ist vorteilhaft, wenn es sich bei dem Gehäuse um ein sogenanntes Anbaugehäuse handelt. In an alternative embodiment, a holding frame for receiving a plug insert in the housing can be used. The holding frame is fixed to the housing. The use of a holding frame is advantageous if the housing is a so-called attachment housing.
In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist der Halterahmen zur Aufnahme der Schutzleiterbrücke geeignet. Er weist dafür mindestens einen einstückigen Verbindungsbereich auf. Dieser entspricht in seiner Form und Aus- gestaltung dem Verbindungsbereich des Gehäuses. Der Verbindungsbereich des Halterahmens ist eine Verlängerung des Verbindungsbereiches des Gehäuses. In a preferred embodiment, the holding frame is suitable for receiving the protective conductor bridge. He has for at least one integral connection area. This corresponds in its shape and appearance. Design the connection area of the housing. The connecting portion of the holding frame is an extension of the connecting portion of the housing.
In einer Ausführungsform ist der Halterahmen aus Kunststoff hergestellt. Wird ein Halterahmen mit dem Gehäuse verwendet, so verfügt dieser ebenfalls über entsprechende Durchgangslöcher für die Verbindungsbereiche und über entsprechende Schlitze. Dadurch kann die erfindungsgemäße Schutzleiterbrücke entsprechend auch mit einem Halterahmen verwendet werden, wenn dies erforderlich ist. In one embodiment, the holding frame is made of plastic. If a holding frame is used with the housing, it also has corresponding through holes for the connection areas and corresponding slots. As a result, the protective conductor bridge according to the invention can also be used correspondingly with a holding frame, if this is necessary.
Die vorliegende Erfindung löst die erfindungsgemäße Aufgabe durch eine Schutzleiterbrücke, welche einfach von oben in das Gehäuse eines Steckverbinders zu montieren ist. Dadurch gewährleistet die Schutzleiterbrücke eine hohe mechanische Stabilität, besonders hinsichtlich der Steck- und Ziehkräfte. Ferner ermöglicht sie eine einfache, schnelle und preisgünstige Montage. The present invention solves the problem of the invention by a protective conductor bridge, which is easy to mount from above into the housing of a connector. As a result, the protective conductor bridge ensures high mechanical stability, especially with regard to the insertion and removal forces. Furthermore, it allows a simple, fast and inexpensive installation.
Ausführungsbeispiel embodiment
Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in den Zeichnungen dargestellt und wird im Folgenden näher erläutert. Es zeigen:  An embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the drawings and will be explained in more detail below. Show it:
Fig. 1 eine perspektivische Darstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an inventive
Schutzleiterbrücke  Protective conductor bridge
Fig. 2 eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Gehäuses mit eingesetzter Schutzleiterbrücke  Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a housing with inserted protective conductor bridge
Fig. 3 eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Haltrahmens mit eingesetzter Schutzleiterbrücke  Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a support frame with inserted protective conductor bridge
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 the same elements could be scaled differently.
Die Figur 1 zeigt eine erfindungsgemäße Schutzleiterbrücke 3. Die FIG. 1 shows a protective conductor bridge 3 according to the invention
Schutzleiterbrücke 3 ist einteilig ausgeführt. Diese weist eine flach- quaderförmige Lasche 12 auf. Die Lasche 12 liegt in einer Ebene. Protective conductor bridge 3 is made in one piece. This has a flat-parallelepiped tab 12. The tab 12 lies in one plane.
An die Lasche 12 sind zwei Abwinkelungen 14 angeformt. Die Abwinkelungen 14 sind annährend quadratisch geformt. Sie sind senkrecht zu den flachen Seiten der Lasche 12 ausgebildet. Idealerweise sind die Abwinkelungen 14 mit der Lasche 12 einteilig ausgeführt. Dabei sind die Abwinkelungen 14 um etwa 90° Grad gebogen. Beide Abwinkelungen 14 sind in die gleiche Richtung gebogen. Die Ebene der Abwinkelungen 14 ist senkrecht zu der Ebene der Lasche 12 angeordnet. At the tab 12 two bends 14 are formed. The bends 14 are approximately square in shape. They are formed perpendicular to the flat sides of the tab 12. Ideally, the bends 14 are made with the tab 12 in one piece. The bends 14 are bent by about 90 ° degrees. Both bends 14 are bent in the same direction. The plane of the bends 14 is arranged perpendicular to the plane of the tab 12.
Die Abwinkelungen 14 weisen jeweils ein Durchgangsloch 13 auf. Der Mittelpunkt des Durchgangslochs 13 entspricht dem Mittelpunkt der Abwinke- lung 14. Das Durchgangsloch 13 ist zentriert in der Abwinkelung 14 angeordnet. The bends 14 each have a through hole 13. The center of the through-hole 13 corresponds to the mid-point of the inclination 14. The through-hole 13 is arranged centered in the angled portion 14.
Das Stanz-Biege-Verfahren dient zur Herstellung für die erfindungsgemäße Schutzleiterbrücke 3 aus Metallblech. Die Schutzleiterbrücke 3 ist in ein Gehäuse 2 einsetzbar. Alternativ ist die Schutzleiterbrücke 3 in einen Halterahmen 4 einsetzbar. The stamping-bending process is used for the production of the protective conductor bridge 3 according to the invention made of sheet metal. The protective conductor bridge 3 can be inserted into a housing 2. Alternatively, the protective conductor bridge 3 can be inserted into a holding frame 4.
Die Figur 2 zeigt eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Gehäuses 2 eines Steckverbinders 1 . Bei dem Gehäuse 2 handelt es sich um ein Kunststoffgehäuse. Das Gehäuse 2 verfügt über vier Verbindungsbereiche 9. In der Figur 2 sind von den vier Verbindungsbereichen auf Grund der perspektivischen Darstellung nur zwei Verbindungsbereiche 9 zu sehen. Der Verbindungsbereich 9 weist ein Durchgangsloch auf, welches über ein Innengewinde verfügt. Das Durchgangsloch des Verbindungsbereichs 9 wird in dieser Figur von der Abwinkelung 14 und dem dazugehörigen Durch- gangsloch 13 verdeckt. FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of a housing 2 of a connector 1. The housing 2 is a plastic housing. The housing 2 has four connection regions 9. In FIG. 2, only two connection regions 9 can be seen from the four connection regions due to the perspective illustration. The connecting portion 9 has a through hole which has an internal thread. The through-hole of the connecting region 9 in this figure is defined by the bend 14 and the associated through-hole. hole 13 is covered.
In dem Gehäuse 2 ist die Schutzleiterbrücke 3 aus der Figur 1 eingesetzt. Die Schutzleiterbrücke 3, genauer die Lasche 12 der Schutzleiterbrücke 3, ist dabei in einem Schlitz angeordnet. Die Lasche 2 weist die Länge des Innenmaßes des Gehäuses 2 auf. Das Durchgangsloch des Verbindungsbereiches 9 und das Durchgangsloch 13 sind kreissymmetrisch und fluchtend zueinander ausgerichtet. Dadurch sind die Abwinkelung 14 und der Verbindungsbereich 9 ebenfalls parallel zueinander ausgerichtet, während sich die Lasche 12 senkrecht dazu befindet. In the housing 2, the protective conductor bridge 3 is inserted from the figure 1. The protective conductor bridge 3, more precisely the tab 12 of the protective conductor bridge 3, is arranged in a slot. The tab 2 has the length of the inner dimension of the housing 2. The through hole of the connection portion 9 and the through hole 13 are circularly symmetrical and aligned with each other. As a result, the angled portion 14 and the connecting portion 9 are also aligned parallel to each other, while the tab 12 is perpendicular thereto.
Die Figur 3 zeigt eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Halterahmens 4. Dieser ist in ein Gehäuse eines Steckverbinders 1 einsetzbar. Der Halterahmen 4 wird vorrangig in Kombination mit einem Anbaugehäuse eingesetzt. Der Halterahmen 4 besteht aus Kunststoff. 3 shows a perspective view of a holding frame 4. This is in a housing of a connector 1 can be used. The support frame 4 is used primarily in combination with a mounting housing. The support frame 4 is made of plastic.
Der Halterahmen 4 verfügt über vier Verbindungsbereiche 9. Jeder dieser Verbindungsbereiche 9 weist ein Durchgangsloch auf mit je einem Innengewinde auf. The holding frame 4 has four connecting regions 9. Each of these connecting regions 9 has a through hole with an internal thread.
In dem Halterahmen 4 ist die Schutzleiterbrücke 3 aus der Figur 1 eingesetzt. Die Schutzleiterbrücke 3, genauer die Lasche 12 der Schutzleiterbrücke 3, ist dabei in einem Schlitz angeordnet. Die Lasche 12 weist die Länge des Innenmaßes des Gehäuses 2 auf. Das Durchgangsloch des Verbindungsbereiches 9 und das Durchgangsloch 13 sind kreissymmetrisch und fluchtend zueinander ausgerichtet. Dadurch sind die Abwinkelung 14 und der Verbindungsbereich 9 ebenfalls parallel zueinander ausgerichtet, während sich die Lasche 12 senkrecht dazu befindet. Steckverbinder mit Schutzleiterbrücke In the support frame 4, the protective conductor bridge 3 is inserted from the figure 1. The protective conductor bridge 3, more precisely the tab 12 of the protective conductor bridge 3, is arranged in a slot. The tab 12 has the length of the inner dimension of the housing 2. The through hole of the connection portion 9 and the through hole 13 are circularly symmetrical and aligned with each other. As a result, the angled portion 14 and the connecting portion 9 are also aligned parallel to each other, while the tab 12 is perpendicular thereto. Connector with protective conductor bridge
Bezugszeichenliste Steckverbinder List of reference connectors
Gehäuse casing
Schutzleiterbrücke Protective conductor bridge
Halterahmen Verbindungsbereich Lasche Support frame connection area tab
Durchgangsloch Through Hole
Abwinkelung angulation

Claims

Steckverbinder mit Schutzleiterbrücke Connector with protective conductor bridge
Ansprüche claims
Steckverbinder (1 ), zur mechanischen und elektrischen Verbindung mit einem korrespondierenden Gegensteckverbinder, aufweisend ein Gehäuse Connector (1) for mechanical and electrical connection to a corresponding mating connector, comprising a housing
(2), einen Steckereinsatz und eine Schutzleiterbrücke(2), a plug insert and a protective conductor bridge
(3), (3)
wobei das Gehäuse (2) wenigstens einen Verbindungsbereich (9) zur Verbindung mit dem Steckereinsatz aufweist, und wherein the housing (2) has at least one connecting region (9) for connection to the plug insert, and
wobei der Steckereinsatz an dem wenigstens einen Verbindungsbereich (9) gehalten ist, wherein the plug insert is held on the at least one connection region (9),
wobei der Verbindungsbereich (9) und das Gehäuse (2) einstückig ausgeführt sind, wherein the connecting region (9) and the housing (2) are made in one piece,
wobei die Schutzleiterbrücke (3) von oben in das Gehäuse (2) einsetzbar ist, und wherein the protective conductor bridge (3) from above into the housing (2) can be inserted, and
wobei die Schutzleiterbrücke (3) wenigstens eine Lasche (12) mit mindestens einer Abwinkelung (14) aufweist, wherein the protective conductor bridge (3) has at least one tab (12) with at least one angled portion (14),
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass characterized in that
dass die wenigstens eine Lasche (12) der Schutzleiterbrücke (3) in einen Schlitz im Gehäuse (2) angeordnet ist. in that the at least one tab (12) of the protective conductor bridge (3) is arranged in a slot in the housing (2).
Steckverbinder (1 ) nach Anspruch 1 Connector (1) according to claim 1
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass characterized in that
der wenigstens eine Verbindungsbereich (9) zur Herstellung einer Schraubverbindung mit dem Steckereinsatz ausgeführt ist. the at least one connecting region (9) is designed for producing a screw connection with the plug insert.
Steckverbinder (1 ) nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, Connector (1) according to claim 1 or 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass characterized in that
der wenigstens eine Verbindungsbereich (9) ein Durchgangsloch aufweist. the at least one connecting region (9) has a through hole.
4. Steckverbinder (1 ) nach Anspruch 3, 4. Connector (1) according to claim 3,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
das Durchgangsloch des Verbindungsbereichs (9) mit einem Innengewinde ausgeführt ist.  the through hole of the connecting portion (9) is formed with an internal thread.
5. Steckverbinder (1 ) nach Anspruch 3, 5. Connector (1) according to claim 3,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
im Verbindungsbereich (9) eine Schraubhülse in das Gehäuse (2) eingesetzt ist.  in the connection region (9) a screw in the housing (2) is inserted.
6. Steckverbinder (1 ) nach Anspruch 5, 6. Connector (1) according to claim 5,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
die Schraubhülse aus Metall gefertigt ist.  the screw is made of metal.
7. Steckverbinder (1 ) nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, 7. Connector (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
die Abwinkelung (14) ein Durchgangsloch (13) aufweist, wobei das Durchgangsloch (13) kreissymmetrisch zum Durchgangsloch des Verbindungsbereichs (9) liegt.  the angled portion (14) has a through hole (13), the through hole (13) being circularly symmetrical with the through hole of the connecting portion (9).
8. Steckverbinder (1 ) nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, 8. Connector (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
die Schutzleiterbrücke (3) einteilig aus einem Metallblech hergestellt ist.  the protective conductor bridge (3) is made in one piece from a metal sheet.
9. Steckverbinder (1 ) nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, 9. Connector (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
das Gehäuse (2) mindestens eine Rastnase zur Fixierung der Schutzleiterbrücke (3) aufweist. 2Ü18-Ü1 -16 - 12 - U1 /U39 the housing (2) has at least one latching lug for fixing the protective conductor bridge (3). 2Ü18-Ü1 -16 - 12 - U1 / U39
10. Steckverbinder (1 ) nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, 10. Connector (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
das Gehäuse (2) aus Kunststoff besteht.  the housing (2) consists of plastic.
1 1 . Steckverbinder (1 ), zur mechanischen und elektrischen Verbindung mit einem korrespondierenden Gegensteckverbinder, aufweisend ein Gehäuse (2), einen Steckereinsatz und eine Schutzleiterbrücke1 1. Connector (1) for mechanical and electrical connection to a corresponding mating connector, comprising a housing (2), a plug insert and a protective conductor bridge
(3), (3)
wobei in dem Gehäuse (2) ein Halterahmen (4) eingesetzt ist, wobei das Gehäuse (2) wenigstens einen Verbindungsbereich (9) zur Verbindung mit dem Steckereinsatz aufweist, und  wherein in the housing (2) a holding frame (4) is inserted, wherein the housing (2) has at least one connecting portion (9) for connection to the plug insert, and
wobei der Steckereinsatz an dem wenigstens einen Verbindungsbereich (9) gehalten ist,  wherein the plug insert is held on the at least one connection region (9),
wobei der Verbindungsbereich (9) und das Gehäuse (2) einstückig ausgeführt sind,  wherein the connecting region (9) and the housing (2) are made in one piece,
wobei die Schutzleiterbrücke (3) von oben in den Halterahmen (4) einsetzbar ist,  the protective conductor bridge (3) being insertable from above into the holding frame (4),
dass die Schutzleiterbrücke (3) wenigstens eine Lasche (12) mit mindestens einer Abwinkelung (14) aufweist,  the protective conductor bridge (3) has at least one tab (12) with at least one angled portion (14),
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
die wenigstens eine Lasche (12) der Schutzleiterbrücke (3) in einen Schlitz im Gehäuse (2) angeordnet ist.  the at least one tab (12) of the protective conductor bridge (3) is arranged in a slot in the housing (2).
12. Steckverbinder (1 ) nach vorstehendem Anspruch 12. Connector (1) according to the preceding claim
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
der Halterahmen (4) an dem Gehäuse (2) fixiert ist.  the holding frame (4) is fixed to the housing (2).
13. Steckverbinder (1 ) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 1 bis 12, 13. Connector (1) according to any one of claims 1 1 to 12,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass  characterized in that
der Halterahmen (4) aus Kunststoff hergestellt ist.  the holding frame (4) is made of plastic.
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