EP3595101B1 - Electrical connector for a multi-core electric cable - Google Patents

Electrical connector for a multi-core electric cable Download PDF

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EP3595101B1
EP3595101B1 EP19193801.8A EP19193801A EP3595101B1 EP 3595101 B1 EP3595101 B1 EP 3595101B1 EP 19193801 A EP19193801 A EP 19193801A EP 3595101 B1 EP3595101 B1 EP 3595101B1
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Josef OHNI
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  • the invention relates to an electrical connector for a multi-core electrical cable according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Such an electrical connector comprises at least two electrical contact elements on the input or cable side, for example in the form of contact plates, to which one wire of the associated electrical cable is connected (via a suitable connection point), and also at least two electrical contact elements on the output side, for example in the form of contact plates, from each of which an electrical connector element, for example in the form of an electrically conductive pin, goes off in order to be able to produce an electrical connection with a mating connector.
  • the electrical contact elements on the output side are arranged at a distance from the electrical contact elements on the cable side.
  • a carrier body is arranged between the cable-side contact elements and the output-side contact elements, which forms a carrier area which extends from a first connection section to a second connection section and with which both the cable-side and the output-side contact elements are connected, from the carrier area at each A support section of the support body extends from each of the two connecting sections in such a way that the support area and the two support sections form a ring-shaped circumferential structure.
  • the invention is based on the problem of improving an electrical connector of the type mentioned with regard to the requirements described above.
  • a support crimp is applied to the plug-side end of the cable, the electrical cable being provided with the support crimp at its free end, at which it is to be connected to the associated electrical connector.
  • the solution according to the invention allows the arrangement of a carrier body between the input side and the output side of a connector, which can be specifically designed to reliably absorb forces, such as torsional forces, and which can also (optionally) also be used as a stop and locking means for other components, such as for an outer conductor of the connector, and to hold at least one electrical component that is to be placed on the connector.
  • the cable-side and the output-side contact elements can be connected to the carrier area directly or indirectly (e.g. via an electrical component arranged on the carrier area).
  • the output-side contact elements can be spaced apart from the cable-side contact elements along a longitudinal direction (e.g. the longitudinal direction of the connector, along which the connector is intended to be plugged onto a mating connector); and the two support sections can extend from the respectively associated connection section of the carrier body in directions opposite to one another transversely to the longitudinal direction.
  • the two support sections can, in particular, each run in an arc.
  • the support sections can each have a free end, the free ends of the support sections facing each other. Those free ends can on the one hand be spaced apart from one another or on the other hand be connected to one another (materially). In the case of a one-piece molded carrier body, the support sections can be configured by bending to form an annular contour.
  • the plug connector is surrounded by an outer conductor in a ring shape in cross section.
  • the carrier body and the cable-side and output-side contact elements are arranged at least in sections in the interior space defined thereby.
  • the outer conductor can be fixed to the carrier body, e.g. positively and/or materially. Furthermore, it can be provided that the support sections of the carrier body enclose the outer conductor on the outside.
  • the outer conductor has two first slots through which the carrier body (each with a support section) is guided out of the outer conductor.
  • the outer conductor can be fixed to the first slots on the carrier body.
  • a respective first slot can extend along that longitudinal direction along which the output-side contact elements are spaced apart from the cable-side contact elements.
  • the outer conductor can be slid onto the carrier body at the open end of the first slots. And by the respective first slot is closed at one (other) end, the outer conductor can be supported on the carrier body via the closed ends of the first slots.
  • Extensions that extend along the first slots of the outer conductor and cover the first slots can be formed on the carrier body.
  • the interior space enclosed by the outer conductor can be filled with a casting compound.
  • the cable-side contact elements and the output-side contact elements and the carrier body are designed as separate components spaced apart from one another, and an electrical component can also be arranged on the carrier body, with which the cable-side and the output-side contact elements are each electrically connected.
  • the electrical component can be electrically connected in particular via wires to the cable-side and the output-side contact elements.
  • the electrical component can be arranged on the carrier area of the carrier body.
  • the cable-side and the output-side contact elements can be connected to one another in pairs via the electrical component. That is, each cable-side contact element is electrically connected to an output-side contact element and the individual (resulting) electrical connections are connected in parallel to one another.
  • the carrier body is designed to be electrically conductive, with the component being held by the carrier body without one of the cable-side or output-side contact elements being in electrical contact with the carrier body.
  • the cable-side contact elements and the output-side contact elements are connected to one another directly via the carrier body itself.
  • an electrically conductive carrier body can be provided, with which both the cable-side and the output-side contact elements are in electrical contact.
  • the cable-side and the output-side electrical contact elements and the carrier body can be produced in a simple manner as components of a single, integrally formed component, in particular in the form of a stamped grid.
  • FIG. 1A and 1B show an electrical connector, on the input side a - in Figure 2A shown in cross-section - multi-core electrical cable 1 is connected and the output side has electrical connector elements 73, 74 for establishing an electrical connection with a mating connector.
  • the electrical cable 1 is designed as a two-wire electrical cable.
  • the two cores 11, 12 of the cable 1 run alongside one another along the longitudinal direction L of the cable; they form parallel veins. These are each formed by an electrical line 11a, 12a, for example made of copper, and an insulating sheath 11b, 12b surrounding the respective line.
  • the cores 11, 12 of the cable 1 are arranged together in a cable interior which is defined by a cable jacket 15 running in the longitudinal direction L of the cable and is surrounded by this in a ring-shaped cross-section.
  • the cable jacket 15 consists of an electrically insulating material.
  • the cable shield 14 can be formed, for example, by a braided shield or by a foil, or by a braided shield in combination with a foil.
  • the cable shield 14 serves to shield the inside of the cable and for this purpose consists of a metallic material such as aluminum.
  • a cable shield 14 in the form of a foil can thus be an aluminum foil.
  • a plastic film can be used for this purpose, which is coated with an electrically conductive material, such as aluminum, in particular on the inside facing the inside of the cable.
  • Shielding braids are used in particular for shielding at comparatively low frequencies and cable shields in the form of foils for shielding at comparatively high frequencies (1 MHz to 10 GHz).
  • Figure 2B 1 shows a schematic of a possible specific embodiment of a cable shield 14.
  • the cable shield 14 is then placed in the form of a film around the interior of the cable in such a way that the two connecting sections 141, 142 of the film overlap in the circumferential direction.
  • the cable shield 14 can be opened in a targeted manner if—for example when assembling the cable—the interior of the cable is to be accessed.
  • the cable shield 14 can be combined with the cable sheath 15 to form a structural unit, e.g. by the cable shield 14 being connected to the cable sheath 15 on its outer surface facing away from the cable interior, for example by means of an adhesive.
  • drain wires 21, 22 are arranged inside the cable, each of which extends along the longitudinal direction L of the cable together with the cores 11, 12.
  • the drain wires 21, 22 are electrically conductive, while not insulated, and are in electrical contact with the cable shield 14.
  • Such drain wires 21, 22 are used to place the cable shield 14 at ground potential in a defined manner, specifically advantageously even when the cable shield 14 is damaged locally, for example in the case of a film torn in sections.
  • the stranded drain wires 21, 22 can also contribute to shielding the interior of the cable.
  • a respective drain wire 21, 22 can contain a magnetic, in particular a ferromagnetic material. This can be an alloy (based on iron, nickel, cobalt), in particular steel.
  • a respective drain wire 21, 22 consists entirely of an electrically conductive ferromagnetic material.
  • each drain wire 21, 22 has at least one core made of a ferromagnetic material, which is surrounded by an electrically conductive material. This embodiment enables optimization of the core of each stranded drain wire 21, 22 with regard to the magnetic properties and optimization of the outer conductive area of each stranded drain wire 21, 22 with regard to the electrical properties (also with regard to the skin effect at high frequencies).
  • One can respective drain wire 21, 22 may be formed by a core made of steel, which is coated with copper. The coating can be done, for example, by electroplating.
  • Both a respective core 11, 12 and a respective drain wire 21, 22 of the electrical cable 1 from the Figures 1A , 1B and 2A usually consists of a plurality of individual wires.
  • a (connector-side) connecting portion of the cable 1 is freed from the cable sheath 15.
  • the separation of the drain wires 21, 22 from the cores 11, 12 of the cable, such as those cable components 11, 12; 21, 22 separated from the associated connection points on the connector Figure 1A to be able to perform, takes place in the embodiment through the use of magnetic forces.
  • a magnet M is brought closer to a respective drain wire 21, 22 at the corresponding cable end.
  • drain wires 21, 22 can be separated from wires 11, 12 of the cable in a simple manner, without tools having to be used on wires 11, 12 and/or drain wires 21, 22.
  • each drain wire 21, 22 contains a material with such magnetic properties that the drain wire 21, 22 can be separated from the cores 11, 12 of the cable 1 under the influence of magnetic forces. That is, the magnetic properties of the drain wire 21, 22 must differ from those of a respective wire 11, 12.
  • a support crimp 16 is applied to the plug-side end of the cable 1, which is (optionally) surrounded by a casting 18, for example in the form of a ferrite core filter encapsulation can be.
  • a cable-side (ferrite core) filter functions here as a sheath wave filter, in particular for suppressing sheath waves in the form of high-frequency common-mode interference, which are caused, for example, by electrical devices and which propagate along the cable 1 . That filter is therefore used to eliminate or reduce common-mode interference that occurs in phase on the two parallel wires 11, 12 or the electrical lines 11a, 12a and that in the present example are caused in particular by standing waves.
  • the plug connector connected to the plug-side end of the cable 1 comprises an outer conductor 8, in the embodiment in the form of an outer tube, which consists of an electrically conductive material and which surrounds the plug in a ring-shaped cross-section or in the embodiment specifically in a circular ring-shape.
  • the outer conductor 8 extends along a longitudinal direction (cable longitudinal direction L), i.e. axially, from a first, cable-side end 8a to a second, output-side end 8b. It can be connected to the support crimp 16, e.g., materially (by welding).
  • the outer conductor 8 has a pair of first slots 81 and a pair of second slots 82 .
  • the slots 81 and 82 of a respective pair of slots are arranged opposite one another on the outer conductor 8 .
  • the slots 81 of the first pair of slots are offset by 90° relative to the slots 82 of the second pair of slots in the exemplary embodiment along the circumferential direction of the outer conductor 8 .
  • the slots 81 and 82 extend in the axial direction a of the plug connector (and thus also along the cable longitudinal direction L) to the cable-side axial end of the outer conductor 8 (where they form an open end of the respective slot).
  • the components of the connector arranged within the interior of the connector enclosed by the outer conductor 8 comprise, on the input side (ie, cable side), first, cable-side electrical contact elements 31, 32, present in the form of small contact plates.
  • a connection point in the form of a receptacle 33, 34 for a (stripped) electrical line 11a or 12a of the cores 11, 12 of the electrical cable 1 is integrally formed on each of these. Because the electrical line 11a, 12a (core) of a respective core 11, 12 of the cable 1 is fixed in the respective associated receptacle 33, 34, there is electrical contact via that (electrically conductive) receptacle 33 or 34 to a respectively associated cable-side electrical contact element 31, 32.
  • the connector On the output side (and at a distance from the cable-side contact elements 31, 32 in the axial direction a), the connector (in the interior space enclosed by the outer conductor 8) has second, output-side contact elements 71, 72, on each of which a plug element 73 or 74, present in Form of a connector pin, is formed, via which the connector is electrically connected to a mating connector.
  • the plug elements 73, 74 protrude in the axial direction a from the associated contact element 71 or 72 on the output side.
  • a carrier body 4 is arranged between the cable-side contact elements 31, 32 and the output-side contact elements 71, 72 (and at a distance from them without contact).
  • the carrier body 4 carries an electrical component 5, for example in the form of an electrical filter element.
  • the term “electrical component” is expressly intended to also include electronic components and, in particular, semiconducting components; furthermore active electrical components as well as passive electrical components.
  • the electrical component can be a passive electrical filter, such as a common mode choke (CMC) filter.
  • CMC common mode choke
  • the carrier body 4 is used to hold and position the electrical component 5 within the connector.
  • the carrier body 4, on the other hand, is not used for the electrical connection of the component 5. I.e. there is no electrical contact between the electrical component 5 and the carrier body 4.
  • the carrier body 4 also has no conductor tracks or other elements via which the electrical component 5 receives electrical signals be supplied or removed. Nevertheless, the carrier body 4 can also consist of an electrically conductive material, in particular if the electrical component 5 is accommodated in an insulating housing.
  • the electrical component 5 can be connected to the carrier body 4 via its housing in a cohesive manner, e.g. by soldering, welding or gluing.
  • the electrical component 5 is electrically connected via bonding wires 61, 62, 63, 64 to the cable-side contact elements 31, 32 on the one hand and to the output-side contact elements 71, 72 on the other hand.
  • the cable-side (input-side) contact elements 31, 32 on the one hand can be electrically connected in pairs to the output-side contact elements 71, 72 on the other hand via the electrical component 5. That is, each of the cable-side contact elements 31, 32 is connected via the electrical component 5 to exactly one of the output-side contact elements 71, 72, as explained below with reference to FIG Figures 4A and 4B will be explained in more detail.
  • an electrical component 5 designed as a common-mode filter such a configuration can be used to eliminate or reduce common-mode interference that occurs (simultaneously) on the two parallel wires 11, 12 or the electrical lines 11a, 12a.
  • the carrier body 4 is designed as a carrier bracket.
  • the carrier body 4 has a (planar) carrier area 40 which extends (straight) between a first connecting section 41 and a second connecting section 42 .
  • the alignment of the carrier area 40 is transverse to the axial direction a of the plug connector.
  • the electrical component 5 is placed on the carrier area 40 of the carrier body 4 .
  • a support section 43 or 44 of the carrier body 4 extends from the connecting sections 41 , 42 on the carrier region 40 of the carrier body 4 . This runs in a curved (arc-shaped) manner in the circumferential direction along the outer conductor 8.
  • the two support sections 43, 44 of the carrier body 4 together with the carrier area 40 form an annular contour.
  • the carrier region 40 of the carrier body 4 runs in a straight line (in the manner of a secant) and transversely to the axial direction a between opposite points of the outer conductor 8.
  • the carrier body 4 penetrates one of the first slots 81 of the outer conductor 8 in the radial direction.
  • the carrier area 40 of the carrier body 4 lies essentially in the interior of the space surrounded by the outer conductor 8, so that in particular the electrical component 5 placed on the carrier body 4 is also arranged in that interior space.
  • the carrier body 4 is led out radially (in each case through one of the first slots 81) out of the interior of the outer conductor 8.
  • the support sections 43, 44 each run in an arc in the circumferential direction along the outer wall of the outer conductor 8. Together, the two support sections 43, 44 encompass the outer conductor 8 in the circumferential direction over an angle of approximately 180°.
  • the support sections 43, 44 of the carrier body 4 each have a free end 43a, 44a, which faces away from the connecting section 41 or 42, at which the respective support section 43 or 44 branches off from the carrier area 40 of the carrier body 4.
  • the free ends 43a, 44a of the support sections 43, 44 face one another and lie opposite one another in order to form, together with the carrier area 40, the ring-shaped contour described.
  • the free ends 43a, 44a are (slightly) spaced apart. In another embodiment, these can also rest against one another.
  • the drain wires 21, 22 extending from the electric cable 1 are arranged with their respective free end sections 21a and 22a, so that the second slots 82 are partially closed by the drain wires 21, 22.
  • the drain wires 21, 22 can be cohesively fixed within the respective second slot 82, for example by soldering or welding. More on this is given below using the Figures 5A and 5B be explained.
  • the space between the outer conductor 8 and the components 31-34, 4, 40, 5, 61-64 and 71-74 of the plug connector arranged therein is partially filled with a potting 85 (potting compound), e.g. in the form of an injection molded part. In the present case, this lies on the inside of the outer conductor 8 facing the inside of the plug and, together with the outer conductor 8, encloses said components 31-34, 4, 40, 5, 61-64 and 71-74 of the plug connector.
  • the casting 85 has channels 86 in which the free end sections 21a, 22a of the drain wires 21, 22 are received and guided.
  • the carrier body 4 as a (multi)function clip—on the connector can also have a number of other functions.
  • the carrier body 4 serves as a positioning means for positioning the outer conductor 8 on the connector.
  • the positioning of the outer conductor 8 relative to the carrier body 4 takes place specifically in such a way that the outer conductor 8 with its on the cable side (i.e. at the respective end 81a facing the electric cable 1) open first slots 81 is pushed over the carrier body 4, more precisely over the connecting sections 41, 42 of the carrier body 4, until the closed end 81b of the respective slot 81, opposite the open end 81a on the cable side engages with the carrier body 4, as in FIG Figure 1B shown. That is, the closed ends 81b of the slots 81 serve as stops for positioning the outer conductor 8 on the carrier body 4 (along the longitudinal direction L of the cable).
  • the outer conductor 8 (via the first slots 81) is arranged in a form-fitting manner on the carrier body 4 as a result.
  • the outer conductor 8 can also be connected to the carrier body 4 in a material-to-material manner, e.g. by welding.
  • a respective first slot 81 of the outer conductor 8 can be provided with an insertion phase at its open, cable-side end 81a in order to avoid damage to the outer conductor 8 when it is pushed onto the carrier body 4 .
  • the carrier body 4 can each have axially extending extensions 46 which cover the first slots 81 (in sections), cf. Figure 1B , when the carrier body 4 and the outer conductor 8 are aligned and positioned to each other as intended.
  • Such extensions 46 can also serve as guide means for guiding the outer conductor 8 when pushed onto the carrier body 4 .
  • the extensions can act as an EMC labyrinth, ie not only reducing the free line of sight, but also counteracting the penetration of electromagnetic waves into the space within the outer conductor 8 .
  • the carrier body 4 in the exemplary embodiment functions of the carrier body 4 in the exemplary embodiment are the strain and pressure relief of the components 31-34, 4, 40, 5, 71-74 of the connector arranged in the interior of the outer conductor 8 when forces/torques act on the outer conductor 8 and in the Tension and pressure relief of the drain wires 21, 22, in particular under the effect of torsional forces (along the circumferential direction of the outer conductor 8). As a result, the drain wires 21, 22 can be prevented from shearing off.
  • a coding housing can be positioned and snapped into place on the carrier body 4 . Furthermore, for AC decoupling (by means of a capacitor) between the carrier body 4 and the contact elements 31, 32; 71, 72 a capacitor can be arranged.
  • Figure 3A shows stamped grids from which the components 31-34, 4 and 71-73 of the connector arranged within the outer conductor 8, i.e. the cable-side electrical contact elements 31, 32 with the associated receptacles 33, 34, the carrier body 4 with its carrier area 40 and the output-side electrical contact elements 71, 72 with the associated connector elements 73, 74 can be produced. It can, as in Figure 3A also shown, a plurality of such stamped grids are provided as endless goods "on the band".
  • the carrier body 4 and the outer conductor 8 are positioned relative to each other as intended, in that the outer conductor 8 rests against the carrier body 4 with the closed ends 81b of its first slots 81 acting as a stop, as in Figure 3B shown, then the final configuration of the components integrated in the stamped grid takes place.
  • the carrier body 4 by bending in the Figures 1A and 1B shown state, in which the support portions 43, 44 extend along the outer circumference of the outer conductor 8.
  • the components of the stamped grid are separated (e.g. through the assembly window provided on the outer conductor 8), so that there are a total of five separate elements, namely two separate and spaced cable-side connection elements 31, 32, each with a receptacle 33 or 34 integrally formed thereon, as well as two separate and spaced-apart electrical connection elements 71, 72 on the output side, each with a plug element 73 or 74 integrally formed thereon, the latter connection elements 71, 72 also being separated from the first-mentioned connection elements 31, 32 and being arranged at a distance (axially).
  • the carrier body 4 is then present as the fifth element, which is separated and spaced apart from all electrical connection elements 31, 32, 41, 42 in the exemplary embodiment.
  • Said components 30-34, 4, 71-74 can be separated, for example, by severing those components on the stamped grid initially still connecting webs.
  • the Figures 4A and 4B show an example of two specifications of the electrical connector from Figures 1A and 1B , with regard to the design of the electrical component 5.
  • the housing 50 of the electrical component 5 is shown translucent for this purpose, so that the components of the electrical component 5 arranged within the respective housing 50 can be seen.
  • the ring-shaped core 51 is polygonal, specifically rectangular in the exemplary embodiment, and has two windings 52a, 52b. These are arranged on mutually opposite legs of the annular core 51 . Bonding wires 61, 63 or 62, 64 lead from each of the two windings 52a, 52b, via which an electrical contact element 31 or 32 on the cable side is electrically connected to a contact element 71 or 72 on the output side. In other words, one of the windings 52a, 52b of the electrical component 5 is connected between each of the cable-side contact elements 31, 32 and the associated output-side contact element 71 or 72, respectively.
  • the ring-shaped core 53 of the electrical component 5 is designed in the form of an arc or specifically a circular ring; it therefore has no corners. Accordingly, the two windings for 54a, 54b each run along a curved section of the core 53.
  • the advantages of the polygonal design of the electrical component 5 are, in particular, that it is easy to process with regard to conveyability and positioning and that it can be easily fixed to the carrier body 4.
  • the advantages of the annular design of the electrical component 5 are in particular its highly symmetrical structure and the possibility of large winding lengths.
  • Figures 5A and 5B show a longitudinal section ( Figure 5A ) and a cross section ( Figure 5B ) through the electrical connector from the Figures 1A and 1B .
  • this graphically illustrates the arrangement of axially extended extensions 46 of the carrier body 4 in the first slots 81 of the outer conductor 8 on the one hand and the arrangement of the drain wires 21, 22 in the second slots 82 of the outer conductor 8 on the other hand.
  • FIG. 5B Mainly by Figure 5B is also shown how torsional forces T1 acting on the outer conductor 8 or on the encapsulation 85 are introduced into the carrier body 4, which in the cross-sectional view of FIG Figure 5B is represented by the extensions 46 by way of example. It is also shown how torsional forces T2 acting on the drain wires 21, 22 are introduced into the outer conductor 8 (from which they can in turn be released into the carrier body 4). This makes it possible to relieve the pressure and strain on the drain wires 21, 22 under the effect of torsional forces, which in particular prevents the drain wires from shearing off.
  • the carrier body 4 represented here in particular by the axially extending lateral extensions 46, (in two spatial planes) can serve as a guide when pushing on and positioning the outer conductor 8.
  • an EMC labyrinth is formed by the covering of the first slots 81 of the outer conductor 8 by means of the extensions 46 of the carrier body 4, in particular because of the crimped design of the extensions 46 (mushroom-shaped in cross section), in order to prevent the penetration of electromagnetic waves into to prevent the space surrounded by the outer conductor 8.
  • Figure 5A also shows those locations of the second slots 82, namely end sections 82a in the form of beveled areas in the exemplary embodiment, in the vicinity of which a respective drain wire 21, 22 (with its respective free end section 21a, 22a) is fixed to the outer conductor 8, for example with a material bond by welding, soldering, gluing, etc., namely on a support (plateau 82b) formed by the respective end section 82a.
  • This further ensures that the ground connection of the cable shield via the drain wires 21, 22 to the outer conductor 8 remains stable over the long term and, in particular, the contact resistance is constant over time.
  • the beveled end sections 82a and the supports 82b formed thereby also serve to transmit torsional forces.
  • the beveled end sections 82a and the supports 82b form additional guiding aids when the outer conductor 8 is pushed onto the encapsulation 85.
  • Figure 6A shows an exploded view of the electrical connector from the Figures 1A and 1B together with the components directly adjoining it on the cable side, specifically before the bending over of the supporting sections 43, 44 of the carrier body 4.
  • Cable side is in figure 6 the electric cable 1 with the wires 11, 12 and their respective core (electrical line 11a or 12a) and with the drain wires 21, 22 and with the cable sheath 15 is shown.
  • the end of the electrical cable 1 facing the electrical plug connector is to be provided with the support crimp 16 already described, on which in turn a casting 18 is applied.
  • the carrier body 4 is formed as based on Figures 1A and 1B described. It forms an inner core of the electrical connector, on which the electrical component 5 (with its housing 50) is arranged, it being connected to the input and output-side electrical contact elements 31, 32; 71,72 via wires 61,62,63,64.
  • the plug connector is surrounded by the outer conductor 8 with the first and second slots 81 and 82, respectively, the space between the carrier body 4—with the exception of the support sections 43, 44 leading to the outside—and the outer conductor 8 being filled with a potting 85.
  • the assembly of the connector including the connection of the electric cable 1, can be described as follows: First, the electrical cable 1 is provided and provided with the support crimp 16 at its free end, to which it is to be connected to the associated electrical connector. The drain wires 21, 22 have already been separated on the electrical cable 1, as shown in FIG Figures 2A and 2B described.
  • the stamped grid is provided, from which the carrier body 4 and the cable-side and output-side contact elements 31, 32; 71, 72 together with the other associated components 33, 34; 73, 74 are formed.
  • the stripped free ends of the cores 11, 12 of the electrical cable 1, on which the associated core in the form of an electrical line 11a, 12a is exposed, are each connected to a cable-side contact element 31, 32 via its receptacle 33, 34 in abutment or in brought intervention.
  • An additional connection is made at the respective contact or engagement area, preferably with a material bond, for example by soldering or welding.
  • the electrical component 5 is arranged on the carrier body 4 and fixed there (materially bonded) and connected via the wires 61, 62, 63, 64 to the cable-side and output-side contact elements 31, 32; 71, 72 electrically connected.
  • the interior of the electrical connector defining components namely the carrier body 4 and the contact elements 31, 32; 71, 72 with the other associated components 33, 34; 73, 74 and the electrical component 5 arranged on the carrier body 4, including the associated wires, are then provided with the insulating encapsulation 85 by overmolding, forming the channels 86.
  • the outer conductor 8 is now pushed (by means of the first slots 81) over the aforementioned components of the electrical connector, the outer conductor 8 being guided through the carrier body 4, as with reference to the above Figure 3A explained.
  • the drain wires 21, 22 are then compared with their free end sections 21a, 22a Figures 5A and 5B , Introduced into the second slots 82 of the outer conductor 8 provided for this purpose and fixed there cohesively, for example by soldering, welding or gluing.
  • the support portions 43, 44 of the support body 4 to form the annular configuration of the Figures 1A and 1B bent over, as in Figure 6B shown, and optionally also fixed to the outer conductor 8 in a materially bonded manner, for example by welding.
  • the transition between the electrical cable 1 and the plug connector is provided with the encapsulation 18 which encloses the support crimp 16 in particular.

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Description

Die Erfindung betrifft einen elektrischen Steckverbinder für ein mehradriges elektrisches Kabel nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to an electrical connector for a multi-core electrical cable according to the preamble of claim 1.

Ein derartiger elektrischer Steckverbinder umfasst mindestens zwei eingangs- bzw. kabelseitige elektrische Kontaktelemente, zum Beispiel in Form von Kontaktplättchen, an die jeweils eine Ader des zugeordneten elektrischen Kabels (über eine geeignete Anschlussstelle) angeschlossen wird, sowie weiterhin mindestens zwei ausgangsseitige elektrische Kontaktelemente, zum Beispiel in Form von Kontaktplättchen, von denen jeweils ein elektrisches Steckerelement, zum Beispiel in Form eines elektrischen leitfähigen Stiftes, abgeht, um hierüber eine elektrische Verbindung mit einem Gegenstecker herstellen zu können. Dabei sind die ausgangsseitigen elektrischen Kontaktelemente von den kabelseitigen elektrischen Kontaktelementen beabstandet angeordnet.Such an electrical connector comprises at least two electrical contact elements on the input or cable side, for example in the form of contact plates, to which one wire of the associated electrical cable is connected (via a suitable connection point), and also at least two electrical contact elements on the output side, for example in the form of contact plates, from each of which an electrical connector element, for example in the form of an electrically conductive pin, goes off in order to be able to produce an electrical connection with a mating connector. The electrical contact elements on the output side are arranged at a distance from the electrical contact elements on the cable side.

Hierbei handelt es sich um einen klassischen Aufbau eines elektrischen Steckverbinders für mehradrige elektrische Kabel, an den eingangsseitig ein elektrisches Kabel angeschlossen ist und der ausgangsseitig mit elektrischen Steckerelementen versehen ist, um das elektrische Kabel über den Steckverbinder und insbesondere dessen Steckerelemente mit einem Gegenstecker in elektrische Verbindung bringen zu können.This is a classic design of an electrical connector for multi-core electrical cables, to which an electrical cable is connected on the input side and which is provided with electrical connector elements on the output side, in order to electrically connect the electrical cable via the connector and in particular its connector elements with a mating connector to be able to bring.

Weiterhin ist zwischen den kabelseitigen Kontaktelementen und den ausgangsseitigen Kontaktelementen ein Trägerkörper angeordnet, der einen Trägerbereich bildet, welcher sich von einem ersten Verbindungsabschnitt zu einem zweiten Verbindungsabschnitt erstreckt und mit welchem sowohl die kabelseitigen als auch die ausgangsseitigen Kontaktelemente in Verbindung stehen, von dem Trägerbereich an jedem der beiden Verbindungsabschnitte jeweils ein Stützabschnitt des Trägerkörpers derart abgeht, dass der Trägerbereich und die beiden Stützabschnitte eine ringförmig umlaufende Struktur bilden.Furthermore, a carrier body is arranged between the cable-side contact elements and the output-side contact elements, which forms a carrier area which extends from a first connection section to a second connection section and with which both the cable-side and the output-side contact elements are connected, from the carrier area at each A support section of the support body extends from each of the two connecting sections in such a way that the support area and the two support sections form a ring-shaped circumferential structure.

Zum technischen Hintergrund der Erfindung sei beispielhaft auf die WO 2005/069445 A1 verwiesen. Zudem ist aus der DE 20 2012 102 811 U1 ein gattungsgemäßer elektrischer Steckverbinder in Form eines Filtersteckers mit einer eine ringförmige Spule tragenden terminalen Halterung bekannt, von welcher einerseits (ausgangsseitig) leitfähige Kontakte und andererseits (eingangsseitig) Drahtgreifer abgehen, die jeweils mit einem Draht eines zugeordneten elektrischen Kabels verbunden sind. Von Bedeutung ist bei elektrischen Steckverbindern regelmäßig, dass externe Kräfte bzw. Drehmomente aufgenommen werden können, ohne dass dies zur Beschädigung des Steckverbinders oder einem Ablösen des zugehörigen elektrischen Kabels führt. Weiterhin ist in der JP H03 057176 A eine Kabelklemme zur Befestigung an einem Kabel beschrieben.The technical background of the invention is exemplified by the WO 2005/069445 A1 referred. In addition, from the DE 20 2012 102 811 U1 a generic electrical connector in the form of a filter plug with a ring-shaped coil-carrying terminal holder is known, from which on the one hand (output side) conductive contacts and on the other hand (input side) wire grippers, which are each connected to a wire of an associated electrical cable. In the case of electrical plug connectors, it is regularly important that external forces or torques can be absorbed without this leading to damage to the plug connector or detachment of the associated electrical cable. Furthermore, in the JP H03 057176 A describes a cable clamp for attachment to a cable.

Der Erfindung liegt das Problem zugrunde, einen elektrischen Steckverbinder der eingangs genannten Art im Hinblick auf die vorbeschriebenen Anforderungen zu verbessern.The invention is based on the problem of improving an electrical connector of the type mentioned with regard to the requirements described above.

Dieses Problem wird erfindungsgemäß durch die Schaffung eines elektrischen Steckverbinders mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.This problem is solved according to the invention by creating an electrical connector with the features of claim 1.

Danach ist bei einem gattungsgemäßen elektrischen Steckverbinder am steckerseitigen Ende des Kabels hierauf ein Stützcrimp aufgebracht, wobei das elektrische Kabel an seinem freien Ende, an welchem es an den zugeordneten elektrischen Steckverbinder angeschlossen werden soll, mit dem Stützcrimp versehen ist.Then, in a generic electrical connector, a support crimp is applied to the plug-side end of the cable, the electrical cable being provided with the support crimp at its free end, at which it is to be connected to the associated electrical connector.

Die erfindungsgemäße Lösung erlaubt die Anordnung eines Trägerkörpers zwischen der Eingangsseite und der Ausgangsseite eines Steckverbinders, der gezielt zur zuverlässigen Aufnahme von Kräften, wie zum Beispiel Torsionskräften, ausgestaltet werden kann und der darüber hinaus (optional) auch als Anschlags- und Arretierungsmittel für weitere Komponenten, wie zum Beispiel für einen Außenleiter des Steckverbinders, dienen kann sowie zur Halterung mindestens eines elektrischen Bauelementes, das am Stecker platziert werden soll.The solution according to the invention allows the arrangement of a carrier body between the input side and the output side of a connector, which can be specifically designed to reliably absorb forces, such as torsional forces, and which can also (optionally) also be used as a stop and locking means for other components, such as for an outer conductor of the connector, and to hold at least one electrical component that is to be placed on the connector.

Hierbei können die kabelseitigen und die ausgangsseitigen Kontaktelemente mit dem Trägerbereich direkt oder indirekt (z.B. über ein an dem Trägerbereich angeordnetes elektrisches Bauelement) in Verbindung stehen.In this case, the cable-side and the output-side contact elements can be connected to the carrier area directly or indirectly (e.g. via an electrical component arranged on the carrier area).

Konkret können die ausgangsseitigen Kontaktelemente von den kabelseitigen Kontaktelementen entlang einer Längsrichtung (z.B. der Steckerlängsrichtung, entlang welcher der Stecker bestimmungsgemäß auf einen Gegenstecker steckbar ist) beabstandet sein; und dabei können die beiden Stützabschnitte von dem jeweils zugehörigen Verbindungsabschnitt des Trägerkörpers in zueinander entgegengesetzten Richtungen quer zu der Längsrichtung abgehen. Die beiden Stützabschnitte können insbesondere jeweils bogenförmig verlaufen.In concrete terms, the output-side contact elements can be spaced apart from the cable-side contact elements along a longitudinal direction (e.g. the longitudinal direction of the connector, along which the connector is intended to be plugged onto a mating connector); and the two support sections can extend from the respectively associated connection section of the carrier body in directions opposite to one another transversely to the longitudinal direction. The two support sections can, in particular, each run in an arc.

Die Stützabschnitte können jeweils ein freies Ende aufweisen, wobei die freien Enden der Stützabschnitte einander zugewandt sind. Jene freien Enden können einerseits voneinander beabstandet sein oder andererseits (stoffschlüssig) miteinander verbunden sein. Bei einem einstückig geformten Trägerkörper können die Stützabschnitte durch Biegen zur Bildung einer ringförmigen Kontur konfiguriert sein.The support sections can each have a free end, the free ends of the support sections facing each other. Those free ends can on the one hand be spaced apart from one another or on the other hand be connected to one another (materially). In the case of a one-piece molded carrier body, the support sections can be configured by bending to form an annular contour.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform ist der Steckverbinder im Querschnitt ringförmig von einem Außenleiter umschlossen. In dem hierdurch definierten Innenraum sind der Trägerkörper sowie die kabelseitigen und ausgangsseitigen Kontaktelemente zumindest abschnittsweise angeordnet. Dabei kann der Außenleiter an dem Trägerkörper festgelegt sein, z.B. form-und/oder stoffschlüssig. Weiter kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Stützabschnitte des Trägerkörpers den Außenleiter außenseitig umschließen.According to one embodiment, the plug connector is surrounded by an outer conductor in a ring shape in cross section. The carrier body and the cable-side and output-side contact elements are arranged at least in sections in the interior space defined thereby. The outer conductor can be fixed to the carrier body, e.g. positively and/or materially. Furthermore, it can be provided that the support sections of the carrier body enclose the outer conductor on the outside.

Nach einer Weiterbildung weist der Außenleiter zwei erste Schlitze auf, durch welche der Trägerköper (mit je einem Stützabschnitt) aus dem Außenleiter herausgeführt ist. Hierbei kann der Außenleiter an den ersten Schlitzen am Trägerkörper festgelegt sein.According to a further development, the outer conductor has two first slots through which the carrier body (each with a support section) is guided out of the outer conductor. In this case, the outer conductor can be fixed to the first slots on the carrier body.

Ein jeweiliger erster Schlitz kann sich entlang derjenigen Längsrichtung erstrecken, entlang welcher die ausgangsseitigen Kontaktelemente von den kabelseitigen Kontaktelementen beabstandet sind.A respective first slot can extend along that longitudinal direction along which the output-side contact elements are spaced apart from the cable-side contact elements.

Indem der jeweilige erste Schlitz an einem Ende offen ist, kann der Außenleiter am offenen Ende der ersten Schlitze auf den Trägerkörper schiebbar sein. Und indem der jeweilige erste Schlitz an einem (anderen) Ende geschlossen ist, kann sich der Außenleiter über die geschlossenen Enden der ersten Schlitze an dem Trägerkörper abstützen.Since the respective first slot is open at one end, the outer conductor can be slid onto the carrier body at the open end of the first slots. And by the respective first slot is closed at one (other) end, the outer conductor can be supported on the carrier body via the closed ends of the first slots.

An dem Trägerkörper können entlang der ersten Schlitze des Außenleiters erstreckte Fortsätze ausgebildet sein, welche die ersten Schlitze überdecken.Extensions that extend along the first slots of the outer conductor and cover the first slots can be formed on the carrier body.

Zur Stabilisierung der Anordnung kann der vom Außenleiter umschlossene Innenraum mit einer Vergussmasse befüllt sein.To stabilize the arrangement, the interior space enclosed by the outer conductor can be filled with a casting compound.

In einer Ausgestaltung sind die kabelseitigen Kontaktelemente und die ausgangsseitigen Kontaktelemente sowie der Trägerkörper als separate, voneinander beabstandete Komponenten ausgeführt, wobei zudem auf dem Trägerkörper ein elektrisches Bauelement angeordnet sein kann, mit dem die kabelseitigen und die ausgangsseitigen Kontaktelemente jeweils elektrisch verbunden sind. Das elektrische Bauelement kann insbesondere über Drähte mit den kabelseitigen und den ausgangsseitigen Kontaktelementen elektrisch verbunden sein. Konkret kann das elektrische Bauelement auf dem Trägerbereich des Trägerkörpers angeordnet sein.In one configuration, the cable-side contact elements and the output-side contact elements and the carrier body are designed as separate components spaced apart from one another, and an electrical component can also be arranged on the carrier body, with which the cable-side and the output-side contact elements are each electrically connected. The electrical component can be electrically connected in particular via wires to the cable-side and the output-side contact elements. Specifically, the electrical component can be arranged on the carrier area of the carrier body.

Dabei können über das elektrische Bauelement die kabelseitigen und die ausgangsseitigen Kontaktelemente jeweils paarweise miteinander verbunden sein. D.h., jedes kabelseitige Kontaktelement ist mit einem ausgangsseitigen Kontaktelement elektrisch verbunden und die einzelnen (hieraus resultierenden) elektrischen Verbindungen sind parallel zueinander geschaltet.In this case, the cable-side and the output-side contact elements can be connected to one another in pairs via the electrical component. That is, each cable-side contact element is electrically connected to an output-side contact element and the individual (resulting) electrical connections are connected in parallel to one another.

Gemäß einer Weiterbildung ist der Trägerkörper elektrisch leitfähig ausgeführt, wobei das Bauelement von dem Trägerkörper gehalten wird, ohne dass hierüber eines der kabelseitigen oder ausgangsseitigen Kontaktelemente mit dem Trägerkörper in elektrischem Kontakt steht.According to one development, the carrier body is designed to be electrically conductive, with the component being held by the carrier body without one of the cable-side or output-side contact elements being in electrical contact with the carrier body.

Nach einer weiteren Variante ist vorgesehen, dass die kabelseitigen Kontaktelemente und die ausgangsseitigen Kontaktelemente unmittelbar über den Trägerkörper selbst miteinander verbunden sind. Hierfür kann ein elektrisch leitfähiger Trägerkörper vorgesehen sein, mit dem sowohl die kabelseitigen als auch die ausgangsseitigen Kontaktelemente in elektrischem Kontakt stehen.According to a further variant, it is provided that the cable-side contact elements and the output-side contact elements are connected to one another directly via the carrier body itself. For this purpose, an electrically conductive carrier body can be provided, with which both the cable-side and the output-side contact elements are in electrical contact.

In einfacher Weise können die kabelseitigen und die ausgangsseitigen elektrischen Kontaktelemente sowie der Trägerkörper als Bestandteile eines einzelnen, einstückig geformten Bauteiles, insbesondere in Form eines Stanzgitters, hergestellt sein.The cable-side and the output-side electrical contact elements and the carrier body can be produced in a simple manner as components of a single, integrally formed component, in particular in the form of a stamped grid.

Weitere Einzelheiten und Vorteile der Erfindung werden bei der nachfolgenden Beschreibung von Ausführungsbeispielen anhand der Figuren deutlich werden.Further details and advantages of the invention will become clear in the following description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the figures.

Es zeigen:

Figur 1A
einen elektrischen Steckverbinder für ein mehradriges elektrisches Kabel mit einem eingangsseitig angeordneten Trägerkörper für ein elektrisches Bauelement, jedoch ohne den zugehörigen Außenleiter und teilweise durchscheinend dargestellt;
Figur 1B
den elektrischen Steckverbinder aus Figur 1A zusammen mit dem zugehörigen Außenleiter;
Figur 2A
einen Querschnitt durch das an den Steckverbinder aus Figur 1A angeschlossene elektrische Kabel;
Figur 2B
eine schematische Darstellung eines Kabelschirms des elektrischen Kabels;
Figur 3A
eine Stanzgitteranordnung mit einer Mehrzahl Stanzgittern, aus denen jeweils Komponenten des Steckverbinders gemäß Figur 1A, darunter dessen Trägerkörper, durch Separieren gebildet sind;
Figur 3B
den Steckverbinder aus Figur 1A vor dem Konfigurieren des Trägerkörpers;
Fig. 3C
einen Ausschnitt der Anordnung aus Figur 3A, insbesondere hinsichtlich der Ausgestaltung des Trägerkörpers, zusammen mit einem hierauf anzuordnenden elektrischen Bauelement, nach einem Vereinzeln zu separierender Komponenten der Anordnung;
Figur 4A
eine erste Konkretisierung des Steckverbinders aus Figur 1A, insbesondere hinsichtlich des elektrischen Bauelementes;
Figur 4B
eine zweite Konkretisierung des Steckverbinders aus Figur 1A, insbesondere hinsichtlich des elektrischen Bauelementes;
Figur 5A
einen Längsschnitt durch den Steckverbinder gemäß den Figuren 1A und 1B;
Figur 5B
einen Querschnitt durch den Steckverbinder gemäß den Figuren 1A und 1B;
Figur 6A
eine Explosionsdarstellung der Anordnung aus Figur 1A und 1B vor dem Umbiegen von Stützabschnitten des Trägerkörpers;
Figur 6B
die Explosionsdarstellung gemäß Figur 6A nach dem Umbiegen der Stützabschnitte.
Show it:
Figure 1A
an electrical connector for a multi-core electrical cable with a carrier body arranged on the input side for an electrical component, but shown without the associated outer conductor and partially translucent;
Figure 1B
the electrical connector Figure 1A together with the associated outer conductor;
Figure 2A
a cross-section through the to the connector Figure 1A connected electric cables;
Figure 2B
a schematic representation of a cable shield of the electrical cable;
Figure 3A
a stamped grid arrangement with a plurality of stamped grids, from each of which components of the connector according to Figure 1A , including the carrier body, are formed by separating;
Figure 3B
the connector Figure 1A before configuring the carrier body;
Figure 3C
a section of the arrangement Figure 3A , in particular with regard to the configuration of the carrier body, together with an electrical component to be arranged thereon, after separating components of the arrangement which are to be separated;
Figure 4A
a first specification of the connector Figure 1A , in particular with regard to the electrical component;
Figure 4B
a second specification of the connector Figure 1A , in particular with regard to the electrical component;
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a longitudinal section through the connector according to Figures 1A and 1B ;
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a cross section through the connector according to Figures 1A and 1B ;
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an exploded view of the assembly Figure 1A and 1B before bending over support portions of the carrier body;
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according to the exploded view Figure 6A after bending the support sections.

Die Figuren Figur 1A und 1B zeigen einen elektrischen Steckverbinder, an den eingangsseitig ein - in Figur 2A im Querschnitt dargestelltes - mehradriges elektrisches Kabel 1 angeschlossen ist und der ausgangsseitig elektrische Steckerelemente 73, 74 zur Herstellung einer elektrischen Verbindung mit einem Gegenstecker aufweist. Das elektrische Kabel 1 ist im Ausführungsbeispiel als ein zweiadriges elektrisches Kabel ausgeführt ist. Die beiden Adern 11, 12 des Kabels 1 verlaufen entlang der Kabellängsrichtung L nebeneinander; sie bilden parallele Adern. Diese werden jeweils gebildet durch eine elektrische Leitung 11a, 12a, beispielsweise aus Kupfer, sowie eine die jeweilige Leitung umgebende isolierende Hülle 11b, 12b.The figures Figure 1A and 1B show an electrical connector, on the input side a - in Figure 2A shown in cross-section - multi-core electrical cable 1 is connected and the output side has electrical connector elements 73, 74 for establishing an electrical connection with a mating connector. In the exemplary embodiment, the electrical cable 1 is designed as a two-wire electrical cable. The two cores 11, 12 of the cable 1 run alongside one another along the longitudinal direction L of the cable; they form parallel veins. These are each formed by an electrical line 11a, 12a, for example made of copper, and an insulating sheath 11b, 12b surrounding the respective line.

Die Adern 11, 12 des Kabels 1 sind gemeinsam in einem durch einen in Kabellängsrichtung L verlaufenden Kabelmantel 15 definierten und von diesem im Querschnitt ringförmig umschlossenen Kabelinnenraum angeordnet. Der Kabelmantel 15 besteht dabei aus einem elektrisch isolierenden Material.The cores 11, 12 of the cable 1 are arranged together in a cable interior which is defined by a cable jacket 15 running in the longitudinal direction L of the cable and is surrounded by this in a ring-shaped cross-section. The cable jacket 15 consists of an electrically insulating material.

Zwischen dem zur Aufnahme der Adern 11, 12 dienenden Kabelinneren und dem Kabelmantel 15 ist weiterhin ein (in den Figur 1A und 1B nicht sichtbarer) Kabelschirm 14 angeordnet. Der Kabelschirm 14 kann beispielsweise durch ein Schirmgeflecht oder auch durch eine Folie gebildet sein oder durch ein Schirmgeflecht in Kombination mit einer Folie. Der Kabelschirm 14 dient der Abschirmung des Kabelinneren und besteht hierzu aus einem metallischen Material, wie z.B. Aluminium. So kann es sich bei einem Kabelschirm 14 in Form einer Folie um eine Aluminiumfolie handeln. Alternativ kann hierfür eine Kunststofffolie verwendet werden, die, insbesondere auf der dem Kabelinneren zugewandten Innenseite, mit einem elektrisch leitfähigen Material, wie z.B. Aluminium, beschichtet ist.Between the serving to accommodate the wires 11, 12 cable interior and the cable sheath 15 is still a (in the Figure 1A and 1B not visible) cable shield 14 arranged. The cable shield 14 can be formed, for example, by a braided shield or by a foil, or by a braided shield in combination with a foil. The cable shield 14 serves to shield the inside of the cable and for this purpose consists of a metallic material such as aluminum. A cable shield 14 in the form of a foil can thus be an aluminum foil. Alternatively, a plastic film can be used for this purpose, which is coated with an electrically conductive material, such as aluminum, in particular on the inside facing the inside of the cable.

Schirmgeflechte werden insbesondere zur Abschirmung bei vergleichsweise niedrigen Frequenzen und Kabelschirme in Form von Folien zur Abschirmung bei vergleichsweise hohen Frequenzen (1 MHz bis 10 GHz) verwendet.Shielding braids are used in particular for shielding at comparatively low frequencies and cable shields in the form of foils for shielding at comparatively high frequencies (1 MHz to 10 GHz).

Figur 2B zeigt schematisch eine mögliche konkrete Ausgestaltung eines Kabelschirmes 14. Hiernach ist der Kabelschirm 14 in Form einer Folie derart um das Kabelinnere herumgelegt, dass die beiden Verbindungsabschnitte 141, 142 der Folie in Umfangsrichtung überlappen. In dem sich hieraus ergebenden Überlappbereich kann der Kabelschirm 14 gezielt geöffnet werden, wenn - z.B. beim Konfektionieren des Kabels - auf das Kabelinnere zugriffen werden soll. Figure 2B 1 shows a schematic of a possible specific embodiment of a cable shield 14. The cable shield 14 is then placed in the form of a film around the interior of the cable in such a way that the two connecting sections 141, 142 of the film overlap in the circumferential direction. In the resulting overlapping area, the cable shield 14 can be opened in a targeted manner if—for example when assembling the cable—the interior of the cable is to be accessed.

Der Kabelschirm 14 kann mit dem Kabelmantel 15 zu einer Baueinheit zusammengefasst sein, z.B. indem der Kabelschirm 14 an seiner dem Kabelinneren abgewandten äußeren Oberfläche mit dem Kabelmantel 15 verbunden ist, etwa über ein Klebemittel.The cable shield 14 can be combined with the cable sheath 15 to form a structural unit, e.g. by the cable shield 14 being connected to the cable sheath 15 on its outer surface facing away from the cable interior, for example by means of an adhesive.

Zusätzlich zu den Adern 11, 12 sind im Kabelinneren vorliegend Beilauflitzen 21, 22 angeordnet, die sich jeweils gemeinsam mit den Adern 11, 12 entlang der Kabellängsrichtung L erstrecken. Die Beilauflitzen 21, 22 sind elektrisch leitfähig und dabei nicht isoliert, und sie stehen mit dem Kabelschirm 14 in elektrischem Kontakt. Derartige Beilauflitzen 21, 22 dienen dazu, den Kabelschirm 14 definiert auf Massepotenzial zu legen, und zwar vorteilhaft auch dann, wenn der Kabelschirm 14 lokal beschädigt ist, etwa im Fall einer Folie abschnittweise eingerissen ist. Weiterhin können die Beilauflitzen 21, 22 zusätzlich zur Abschirmung des Kabelinneren beitragen.In addition to the cores 11, 12, drain wires 21, 22 are arranged inside the cable, each of which extends along the longitudinal direction L of the cable together with the cores 11, 12. The drain wires 21, 22 are electrically conductive, while not insulated, and are in electrical contact with the cable shield 14. Such drain wires 21, 22 are used to place the cable shield 14 at ground potential in a defined manner, specifically advantageously even when the cable shield 14 is damaged locally, for example in the case of a film torn in sections. Furthermore, the stranded drain wires 21, 22 can also contribute to shielding the interior of the cable.

Zum Konfektionieren des Kabels aus Figur 2A, um das Kabel, wie in den Figuren 1A und 1B gezeigt, mit einem elektrischen Steckverbinder 1 zu versehen, mussten die Beilauflitzen 21, 22 von den Adern 11, 12 separiert werden, um eine jeweilige Kabelkomponente dem hierfür vorgesehenen Steckerbereich zuführen zu können. Zur Erleichterung derartiger Montagearbeiten kann eine jeweilige Beilauflitze 21, 22 ein magnetisches, insbesondere ein ferromagnetisches Material enthalten. Hierbei kann es sich um eine Legierung (auf Basis von Eisen, Nickel, Kobalt), insbesondere Stahl, handeln.For assembling the cable Figure 2A to the cable, as in the Figures 1A and 1B shown to be provided with an electrical connector 1, the stranded drain wires 21, 22 had to be separated from the wires 11, 12 in order to be able to feed a respective cable component to the connector area provided for this purpose. To facilitate such assembly work, a respective drain wire 21, 22 can contain a magnetic, in particular a ferromagnetic material. This can be an alloy (based on iron, nickel, cobalt), in particular steel.

Gemäß einer Variante besteht dabei eine jeweilige Beilauflitze 21, 22 vollständig aus einem elektrisch leitfähigen ferromagnetischen Material. Gemäß einer anderen Variante weist eine jeweilige Beilauflitze 21, 22 mindestens einen aus einem ferromagnetischen Material bestehenden Kern auf, der von einem elektrisch leitfähigen Material umgeben ist. Diese Ausführungsform ermöglicht eine Optimierung einerseits des Kerns einer jeweiligen Beilauflitze 21, 22 mit Blick auf die magnetischen Eigenschaften und die Optimierung des äußeren leitenden Bereiches einer jeweiligen Beilauflitze 21, 22 mit Blick auf die elektrischen Eigenschaften (auch mit Blick auf den Skin-Effekt bei hohen Frequenzen). So kann eine jeweilige Beilauflitze 21, 22 etwa durch einen Kern aus Stahl gebildet sein, der mit Kupfer beschichtet ist. Das Beschichten kann beispielsweise durch Galvanisieren erfolgen.According to one variant, a respective drain wire 21, 22 consists entirely of an electrically conductive ferromagnetic material. According to another variant, each drain wire 21, 22 has at least one core made of a ferromagnetic material, which is surrounded by an electrically conductive material. This embodiment enables optimization of the core of each stranded drain wire 21, 22 with regard to the magnetic properties and optimization of the outer conductive area of each stranded drain wire 21, 22 with regard to the electrical properties (also with regard to the skin effect at high frequencies). One can respective drain wire 21, 22 may be formed by a core made of steel, which is coated with copper. The coating can be done, for example, by electroplating.

Sowohl eine jeweilige Ader 11, 12 als auch eine jeweilige Beilauflitze 21, 22 des elektrischen Kabels 1 aus den Figuren 1A, 1B und 2A besteht dabei regelmäßig aus einer Mehrzahl Einzeldrähten.Both a respective core 11, 12 and a respective drain wire 21, 22 of the electrical cable 1 from the Figures 1A , 1B and 2A usually consists of a plurality of individual wires.

Zum Konfektionieren des elektrischen Kabels 1 aus Figur 2A, z.B. um dieses gemäß den Figuren 1A und 1B an einen elektrischen Steckverbinder anzuschließen, wird ein (steckverbinderseitiger) Verbindungsabschnitt des Kabels 1 von dem Kabelmantel 15 befreit. Das Separieren der Beilauflitzen 21, 22 von den Adern 11, 12 des Kabels, etwa um jene Kabelkomponenten 11, 12; 21, 22 getrennt den jeweils zugehörigen Anschlussstellen an dem Steckverbinder aus Figur 1A zuführen zu können, erfolgt im Ausführungsbeispiel durch den Einsatz magnetischer Kräfte. Wie anhand Figur 2A erkennbar, wird hierzu - nach einem Aufschneiden des Kabelmantels 15 an dem steckerseitigen Kabelende - einer jeweiligen Beilauflitze 21, 22 am entsprechenden Kabelende ein Magnet M angenähert. Dieser erzeugt ein magnetisches Feld F, welches die Tendenz hat, die entsprechende Beilauflitze 21, 22 - wegen des darin enthaltenen ferromagnetischen Materials - aus dem Kabelinneren herauszubewegen, wie anhand des in Figur 1A gezeigten konfigurierten Zustand des Kabels 1 deutlich wird. Hierdurch lassen sich die Beilauflitzen 21, 22 in einfacher Weise von den Adern 11, 12 des Kabels trennen, ohne dass mit Werkzeugen an den Adern 11, 12 und/oder Beilauflitzen 21, 22 hantiert werden müsste.To assemble the electrical cable 1 from Figure 2A , eg to this according to the Figures 1A and 1B to an electrical connector, a (connector-side) connecting portion of the cable 1 is freed from the cable sheath 15. The separation of the drain wires 21, 22 from the cores 11, 12 of the cable, such as those cable components 11, 12; 21, 22 separated from the associated connection points on the connector Figure 1A to be able to perform, takes place in the embodiment through the use of magnetic forces. How based Figure 2A recognizable, for this purpose - after cutting open the cable jacket 15 at the plug-side cable end - a magnet M is brought closer to a respective drain wire 21, 22 at the corresponding cable end. This generates a magnetic field F, which tends to move the corresponding drain wire 21, 22 out of the interior of the cable, because of the ferromagnetic material it contains, as can be seen in FIG Figure 1A shown configured state of the cable 1 becomes clear. As a result, drain wires 21, 22 can be separated from wires 11, 12 of the cable in a simple manner, without tools having to be used on wires 11, 12 and/or drain wires 21, 22.

Maßgeblich für das beschriebene Verfahren ist, dass eine jeweilige Beilauflitze 21, 22 ein Material mit derartigen magnetischen Eigenschaften enthält, dass sich die Beilauflitze 21, 22 unter dem Einfluss magnetischer Kräfte von den Adern 11, 12 des Kabels 1 separieren lässt. D.h., die magnetischen Eigenschaften der Beilauflitze 21, 22 müssen sich von denjenigen einer jeweiligen Ader 11, 12 unterscheiden.The decisive factor for the method described is that each drain wire 21, 22 contains a material with such magnetic properties that the drain wire 21, 22 can be separated from the cores 11, 12 of the cable 1 under the influence of magnetic forces. That is, the magnetic properties of the drain wire 21, 22 must differ from those of a respective wire 11, 12.

Durch das Ausheben einer jeweiligen Beilauflitze 21, 22 aus dem Kabelinneren unter der Einwirkung magnetischer Kräfte kann dabei ein durch eine Folie der in Figur 2B dargestellten Art gebildeter Kabelschirm 14 selbsttätig geöffnet werden. Denn es ist hierzu lediglich erforderlich, dass sich die Enden 141, 142 des Kabelschirms 14 unter der Einwirkung der sich nach außen bewegenden Beilauflitzen 21, 22 voneinander entfernen.By lifting a respective drain wire 21, 22 from the inside of the cable under the influence of magnetic forces, a foil in Figure 2B shown type formed cable shield 14 are opened automatically. For this it is only necessary for the ends 141, 142 of the cable shield 14 to move away from one another under the action of the drain wires 21, 22 moving outwards.

Am steckerseitigen Ende des Kabels 1 ist hierauf ein Stützcrimp 16 aufgebracht, der (optional) von einem Verguss 18, zum Beispiel in Form einer Ferrit-Kern-Filter-Umspritzung, umgeben sein kann. Ein solcher kabelseitiger (Ferrit-Kern-)Filter fungiert hier als Mantelwellenfilter, insbesondere zur Unterdrückung von Mantelwellen in Form hochfrequenter Gleichtaktstörungen, die z.B. durch elektrische Geräte verursacht werden und die sich entlang des Kabels 1 ausbreiten. Jener Filter dient somit zur Eliminierung bzw. Reduzierung von Gleichtaktstörungen, die an den beiden parallelen Adern 11, 12 bzw. den elektrischen Leitungen 11a, 12a gleichphasig auftreten und die im vorliegenden Beispiel insbesondere durch Mantelwellen hervorgerufen werden.A support crimp 16 is applied to the plug-side end of the cable 1, which is (optionally) surrounded by a casting 18, for example in the form of a ferrite core filter encapsulation can be. Such a cable-side (ferrite core) filter functions here as a sheath wave filter, in particular for suppressing sheath waves in the form of high-frequency common-mode interference, which are caused, for example, by electrical devices and which propagate along the cable 1 . That filter is therefore used to eliminate or reduce common-mode interference that occurs in phase on the two parallel wires 11, 12 or the electrical lines 11a, 12a and that in the present example are caused in particular by standing waves.

Der sich an das steckerseitige Ende des Kabels 1 anschließende Steckverbinder umfasst einen Außenleiter 8, im Ausführungsbeispiel in Form eines Außenrohres, der aus einem elektrisch leitfähigen Material besteht und der den Stecker im Querschnitt ringförmig bzw. im Ausführungsbeispiel konkret kreisringförmig umgibt. Der Außenleiter 8 erstreckt sich entlang einer Längsrichtung (Kabellängsrichtung L), d.h., axial, von einem ersten, kabelseitigen Ende 8a zu einem zweiten, ausgangsseitigen Ende 8b. Er kann mit dem Stützcrimp 16 verbunden sein, z.B. stoffschlüssig (durch Schweißen).The plug connector connected to the plug-side end of the cable 1 comprises an outer conductor 8, in the embodiment in the form of an outer tube, which consists of an electrically conductive material and which surrounds the plug in a ring-shaped cross-section or in the embodiment specifically in a circular ring-shape. The outer conductor 8 extends along a longitudinal direction (cable longitudinal direction L), i.e. axially, from a first, cable-side end 8a to a second, output-side end 8b. It can be connected to the support crimp 16, e.g., materially (by welding).

Der Außenleiter 8 weist ein Paar erster Schlitze 81 sowie ein Paar zweiter Schlitze 82 auf. Die Schlitze 81 bzw. 82 eines jeweiligen Schlitzpaares sind vorliegend jeweils einander gegenüberliegend am Außenleiter 8 angeordnet. Außerdem sind die Schlitze 81 des ersten Schlitzpaares relativ zu Schlitzen 82 des zweiten Schlitzpaares im Ausführungsbeispiel entlang der Umfangsrichtung des Außenleiters 8 jeweils um 90° versetzt angeordnet.The outer conductor 8 has a pair of first slots 81 and a pair of second slots 82 . In the present case, the slots 81 and 82 of a respective pair of slots are arranged opposite one another on the outer conductor 8 . In addition, the slots 81 of the first pair of slots are offset by 90° relative to the slots 82 of the second pair of slots in the exemplary embodiment along the circumferential direction of the outer conductor 8 .

Die Schlitze 81 und 82 erstrecken sich dabei in axialer Richtung a des Steckverbinders (und damit auch entlang der Kabellängsrichtung L) jeweils bis zu dem kabelseitigen axialen Ende des Außenleiters 8 (und bilden dort ein offenes Ende des jeweiligen Schlitzes).The slots 81 and 82 extend in the axial direction a of the plug connector (and thus also along the cable longitudinal direction L) to the cable-side axial end of the outer conductor 8 (where they form an open end of the respective slot).

Die innerhalb des von dem Außenleiter 8 umschlossenen Innenraumes des Steckverbinders angeordneten Komponenten des Steckverbinders umfassen eingangsseitig (d.h., kabelseitig) erste, kabelseitige elektrische Kontaktelemente 31, 32, vorliegend in Form von Kontaktplättchen. An diese ist jeweils einstückig eine Anschlussstelle in Form einer Aufnahme 33, 34 für eine (abisolierte) elektrische Leitung 11a bzw. 12a der Adern 11, 12 des elektrischen Kabels 1 angeformt. Indem die elektrische Leitung 11a, 12a (Seele) einer jeweiligen Ader 11, 12 des Kabels 1 in der jeweils zugeordneten Aufnahme 33, 34 festgelegt wird, besteht über jene (elektrisch leitfähige) Aufnahme 33 bzw. 34 ein elektrischer Kontakt zu einem jeweils zugeordneten kabelseitigen elektrischen Kontaktelement 31, 32.The components of the connector arranged within the interior of the connector enclosed by the outer conductor 8 comprise, on the input side (ie, cable side), first, cable-side electrical contact elements 31, 32, present in the form of small contact plates. A connection point in the form of a receptacle 33, 34 for a (stripped) electrical line 11a or 12a of the cores 11, 12 of the electrical cable 1 is integrally formed on each of these. Because the electrical line 11a, 12a (core) of a respective core 11, 12 of the cable 1 is fixed in the respective associated receptacle 33, 34, there is electrical contact via that (electrically conductive) receptacle 33 or 34 to a respectively associated cable-side electrical contact element 31, 32.

Ausgangsseitig (und von den kabelseitigen Kontaktelementen 31, 32 in axialer Richtung a beabstandet) weist der Steckverbinder (in dem von dem Außenleiter 8 umschlossenen Innenraum) zweite, ausgangsseitige Kontaktelemente 71, 72 auf, an denen jeweils ein Steckerelement 73 bzw. 74, vorliegend in Form eines Steckerstiftes, angeformt ist, über welches der Steckverbinder mit einem Gegenstecker elektrisch verbindbar ist. Die Steckerelemente 73, 74 stehen dabei im Ausführungsbeispiel in axialer Richtung a von dem zugehörigen ausgangsseitigen Kontaktelement 71 bzw. 72 ab.On the output side (and at a distance from the cable-side contact elements 31, 32 in the axial direction a), the connector (in the interior space enclosed by the outer conductor 8) has second, output-side contact elements 71, 72, on each of which a plug element 73 or 74, present in Form of a connector pin, is formed, via which the connector is electrically connected to a mating connector. In the exemplary embodiment, the plug elements 73, 74 protrude in the axial direction a from the associated contact element 71 or 72 on the output side.

Zwischen den kabelseitigen Kontaktelementen 31, 32 und den ausgangsseitigen Kontaktelementen 71, 72 (und von diesen jeweils berührungslos beabstandet) ist ein Trägerkörper 4 angeordnet. Der Trägerkörper 4 trägt ein elektrisches Bauelement 5, zum Beispiel in Form eines elektrischen Filterelementes. Der Begriff "elektrisches Bauelement" soll dabei ausdrücklich auch elektronische Bauelemente und insbesondere halbleitende Bauelemente umfassen; weiterhin aktive elektrische Bauelemente ebenso wie passive elektrische Bauelemente. Insbesondere kann es sich bei dem elektrischen Bauelement um einen passiven elektrischen Filter, wie z.B. einen Gleichtaktfilter ("common mode choke"/CMC-Filter), handeln.A carrier body 4 is arranged between the cable-side contact elements 31, 32 and the output-side contact elements 71, 72 (and at a distance from them without contact). The carrier body 4 carries an electrical component 5, for example in the form of an electrical filter element. The term “electrical component” is expressly intended to also include electronic components and, in particular, semiconducting components; furthermore active electrical components as well as passive electrical components. In particular, the electrical component can be a passive electrical filter, such as a common mode choke (CMC) filter.

Der Trägerkörper 4 dient dabei zur Halterung und Positionierung des elektrischen Bauelementes 5 innerhalb des Steckverbinders. Der Trägerkörper 4 dient demgegenüber nicht der elektrischen Anbindung des Bauelementes 5. D.h., es besteht kein elektrischer Kontakt zwischen dem elektrischen Bauelement 5 und dem Trägerkörper 4. Auch weist der Trägerkörper 4 keine Leiterbahnen oder sonstige Elemente auf, über welche dem elektrischen Bauelement 5 elektrische Signale zugeführt oder abgenommen werden. Nichtsdestotrotz kann der Trägerkörper 4 auch aus einem elektrisch leitfähigen Material bestehen, insbesondere, wenn das elektrische Bauelement 5 in einem isolierenden Gehäuse aufgenommen ist. Dabei kann das elektrische Bauelement 5 über sein Gehäuse stoffschlüssig, z.B. durch Löten, Schweißen oder Kleben, mit dem Trägerkörper 4 verbunden sein.The carrier body 4 is used to hold and position the electrical component 5 within the connector. The carrier body 4, on the other hand, is not used for the electrical connection of the component 5. I.e. there is no electrical contact between the electrical component 5 and the carrier body 4. The carrier body 4 also has no conductor tracks or other elements via which the electrical component 5 receives electrical signals be supplied or removed. Nevertheless, the carrier body 4 can also consist of an electrically conductive material, in particular if the electrical component 5 is accommodated in an insulating housing. The electrical component 5 can be connected to the carrier body 4 via its housing in a cohesive manner, e.g. by soldering, welding or gluing.

Das elektrische Bauelement 5 ist über Bond-Drähte 61, 62, 63, 64 einerseits mit den kabelseitigen Kontaktelementen 31, 32 und andererseits mit den ausgangsseitigen Kontaktelementen 71, 72 elektrisch verbunden. Dies bedeutet, dass die Adern 11, 12 des elektrischen Kabels 1 jeweils über das elektrische Bauelement 5 mit den Steckerelementen 73, 74 des Steckverbinders elektrisch verbunden sind. Elektrische Signale, die dem Steckverbinder über die Adern 11, 12 des Kabels 1 zugeführt werden, passieren somit das elektrische Bauelement 5, bevor sie über die Steckerelemente 73, 74 an einen Gegenstecker und damit an eine dem Gegenstecker zugeordnete elektrische Baugruppe ausgegeben werden.The electrical component 5 is electrically connected via bonding wires 61, 62, 63, 64 to the cable-side contact elements 31, 32 on the one hand and to the output-side contact elements 71, 72 on the other hand. This means that the cores 11, 12 of the electrical cable 1 are each electrically connected via the electrical component 5 to the plug elements 73, 74 of the connector. Electrical signals that are fed to the connector via the wires 11, 12 of the cable 1 thus pass through the electrical component 5 before they are connected via the connector elements 73, 74 to a mating connector and thus output to an electrical assembly assigned to the mating connector.

Insbesondere können über das elektrische Bauelement 5 die kabelseitigen (eingangsseitigen) Kontaktelemente 31, 32 einerseits mit den ausgangsseitigen Kontaktelementen 71, 72 andererseits jeweils paarweise elektrisch verbunden sein. D.h., jedes der kabelseitigen Kontaktelemente 31, 32 ist über das elektrische Bauelement 5 mit jeweils genau einem der ausgangsseitigen Kontaktelemente 71, 72 verbunden, wie nachfolgend anhand der Figuren 4A und 4B näher erläutert werden wird. Bei einem als Gleichtaktfilter ausgebildeten elektrischen Bauelement 5 können mit einer solchen Konfiguration Gleichtaktstörungen eliminiert bzw. reduziert werden, die an den beiden parallelen Adern 11, 12 bzw. den elektrischen Leitungen 11a, 12a (gleichzeitig) auftreten.In particular, the cable-side (input-side) contact elements 31, 32 on the one hand can be electrically connected in pairs to the output-side contact elements 71, 72 on the other hand via the electrical component 5. That is, each of the cable-side contact elements 31, 32 is connected via the electrical component 5 to exactly one of the output-side contact elements 71, 72, as explained below with reference to FIG Figures 4A and 4B will be explained in more detail. In the case of an electrical component 5 designed as a common-mode filter, such a configuration can be used to eliminate or reduce common-mode interference that occurs (simultaneously) on the two parallel wires 11, 12 or the electrical lines 11a, 12a.

Der Trägerkörper 4 ist vorliegend als ein Trägerbügel ausgeführt. Zur Aufnahme des elektrischen Bauelementes des 5 weist der Trägerkörper 4 einen (ebene) Trägerbereich 40 auf, der sich (geradlinig) zwischen einem ersten Verbindungsabschnitt 41 und einem zweiten Verbindungsabschnitt 42 erstreckt. Die Ausrichtung des Trägerbereiches 40 ist dabei im Ausführungsbeispiel quer zu der axialen Richtung a des Steckverbinders. Auf den Trägerbereich 40 des Trägerkörpers 4 ist das elektrische Bauelement 5 aufgesetzt.In the present case, the carrier body 4 is designed as a carrier bracket. 5, the carrier body 4 has a (planar) carrier area 40 which extends (straight) between a first connecting section 41 and a second connecting section 42 . In the exemplary embodiment, the alignment of the carrier area 40 is transverse to the axial direction a of the plug connector. The electrical component 5 is placed on the carrier area 40 of the carrier body 4 .

Von den Verbindungsabschnitten 41, 42 an dem Trägerbereich 40 des Trägerkörpers 4 geht jeweils ein Stützabschnitt 43 bzw. 44 des Trägerkörpers 4 ab. Dieser verläuft gekrümmt (bogenförmig) in Umfangsrichtung entlang des Außenleiters 8. Die beiden Stützabschnitte 43, 44 des Trägerkörpers 4 bilden zusammen mit dem Trägerbereich 40 eine ringförmige Kontur. Der Trägerbereich 40 des Trägerkörpers 4 verläuft dabei im Ausführungsbeispiel (nach Art einer Sekante) geradlinig und quer zu der axialen Richtung a zwischen gegenüberliegenden Stellen des Außenleiters 8.A support section 43 or 44 of the carrier body 4 extends from the connecting sections 41 , 42 on the carrier region 40 of the carrier body 4 . This runs in a curved (arc-shaped) manner in the circumferential direction along the outer conductor 8. The two support sections 43, 44 of the carrier body 4 together with the carrier area 40 form an annular contour. In the exemplary embodiment, the carrier region 40 of the carrier body 4 runs in a straight line (in the manner of a secant) and transversely to the axial direction a between opposite points of the outer conductor 8.

Im Bereich des ersten und zweiten Verbindungsabschnittes 41, 42 des Trägerbereiches 40 durchdringt der Trägerkörper 4 jeweils einen der ersten Schlitze 81 des Außenleiters 8 in radialer Richtung. D.h., des Trägerbereiches 40 des Trägerkörpers 4 liegt im Wesentlichen im Inneren des von dem Außenleiter 8 umgebenen Raumes, so dass insbesondere das auf den Trägerkörper 4 aufgesetzte elektrische Bauelement 5 ebenfalls in jenem Innenraum angeordnet ist. Im Bereich seiner Verbindungsabschnitte 41, 42 ist der Trägerkörper 4 jedoch radial (jeweils durch einen der ersten Schlitze 81 hindurch) aus dem Innenraum des Außenleiters 8 hinausgeführt.In the area of the first and second connecting section 41, 42 of the carrier area 40, the carrier body 4 penetrates one of the first slots 81 of the outer conductor 8 in the radial direction. In other words, the carrier area 40 of the carrier body 4 lies essentially in the interior of the space surrounded by the outer conductor 8, so that in particular the electrical component 5 placed on the carrier body 4 is also arranged in that interior space. In the region of its connecting sections 41, 42, however, the carrier body 4 is led out radially (in each case through one of the first slots 81) out of the interior of the outer conductor 8.

Die von den Verbindungsabschnitten 41, 42 abgehenden Stützabschnitte 43, 44 des Trägerkörpers 4 erstrecken sich dementsprechend außerhalb des von dem Außenleiter 8 umschlossenen Raumes. Die Stützabschnitte 43, 44 verlaufen dabei im Ausführungsbeispiel jeweils bogenförmig in Umfangsrichtung entlang der Außenwand des Außenleiters 8. Gemeinsam umgreifen die beiden Stützabschnitte 43, 44 den Außenleiter 8 dabei in Umfangsrichtung über einen Winkel von etwa 180°.The supporting sections 43 , 44 of the carrier body 4 emanating from the connecting sections 41 , 42 accordingly extend outside the space enclosed by the outer conductor 8 . In the exemplary embodiment, the support sections 43, 44 each run in an arc in the circumferential direction along the outer wall of the outer conductor 8. Together, the two support sections 43, 44 encompass the outer conductor 8 in the circumferential direction over an angle of approximately 180°.

Die Stützabschnitte 43, 44 des Trägerkörpers 4 weisen jeweils ein freies Ende 43a, 44a auf, welches dem Verbindungsabschnitt 41 bzw. 42 abgewandt ist, an welchem der jeweilige Stützabschnitt 43 bzw. 44 von dem Trägerbereich 40 des Trägerkörpers 4 abgeht. Die freien Enden 43a, 44a der Stützabschnitte 43, 44 sind einander zugewandt und liegen einander gegenüber, um gemeinsam mit dem Trägerbereich 40 die beschriebene ringförmige Kontur zu bilden. Im Ausführungsbeispiel sind die freien Enden 43a, 44a (geringfügig) voneinander beabstandet. In einer anderen Ausführungsform können diese auch aneinander anliegen.The support sections 43, 44 of the carrier body 4 each have a free end 43a, 44a, which faces away from the connecting section 41 or 42, at which the respective support section 43 or 44 branches off from the carrier area 40 of the carrier body 4. The free ends 43a, 44a of the support sections 43, 44 face one another and lie opposite one another in order to form, together with the carrier area 40, the ring-shaped contour described. In the exemplary embodiment, the free ends 43a, 44a are (slightly) spaced apart. In another embodiment, these can also rest against one another.

In den zweiten Schlitzen 82 des Außenleiters 8 sind die von dem elektrischen Kabel 1 abgehenden Beilauflitzen 21, 22 mit ihrem jeweiligen freien Endabschnitt 21a bzw. 22a angeordnet, sodass die zweiten Schlitze 82 durch die Beilauflitzen 21, 22 teilweise verschlossen sind. Die Beilauflitzen 21, 22 können dabei innerhalb des jeweiligen zweiten Schlitzes 82 stoffschlüssig, zum Beispiel durch Löten oder Schweißen, festgelegt sein. Näheres hierzu wird weiter unten anhand der Figuren 5A und 5B erläutert werden.In the second slots 82 of the outer conductor 8, the drain wires 21, 22 extending from the electric cable 1 are arranged with their respective free end sections 21a and 22a, so that the second slots 82 are partially closed by the drain wires 21, 22. The drain wires 21, 22 can be cohesively fixed within the respective second slot 82, for example by soldering or welding. More on this is given below using the Figures 5A and 5B be explained.

Der Raum zwischen dem Außenleiter 8 und den darin angeordneten Komponenten 31-34, 4, 40, 5, 61-64 und 71-74 des Steckverbinders ist teilweise durch einen Verguss 85 (Vergussmasse), z.B. in Form eines Spritzgussteiles, befüllt. Dieser liegt vorliegend auf der dem Steckerinneren zugewandten Innenseite des Außenleiters 8 und umschließt gemeinsam mit dem Außenleiter 8 die besagten Komponenten 31-34, 4, 40, 5, 61-64 und 71-74 des Steckverbinders. Der Verguss 85 weist Kanäle 86 auf, in welchen die freien Endabschnitte 21a, 22a der Beilauflitzen 21, 22 aufgenommen und geführt sind.The space between the outer conductor 8 and the components 31-34, 4, 40, 5, 61-64 and 71-74 of the plug connector arranged therein is partially filled with a potting 85 (potting compound), e.g. in the form of an injection molded part. In the present case, this lies on the inside of the outer conductor 8 facing the inside of the plug and, together with the outer conductor 8, encloses said components 31-34, 4, 40, 5, 61-64 and 71-74 of the plug connector. The casting 85 has channels 86 in which the free end sections 21a, 22a of the drain wires 21, 22 are received and guided.

Neben der bereits beschriebenen Funktionen als Halter für das elektrische Bauelement 5 kann dem Trägerkörper 4 - als (Multi-)Funktionsbügel - an dem Steckverbinder noch eine Mehrzahl weiterer Funktionen zukommen.In addition to the functions already described as a holder for the electrical component 5, the carrier body 4—as a (multi)function clip—on the connector can also have a number of other functions.

So dient der Trägerkörper 4 vorliegend als ein Positioniermittel zur Positionierung des Außenleiters 8 am Steckverbinder. Die Positionierung des Außenleiters 8 relativ zu dem Trägerkörper 4 erfolgt dabei konkret in der Weise, dass der Außenleiter 8 mit seinen kabelseitig (also am jeweiligen dem elektrischen Kabel 1 zugewandten Ende 81a) offenen ersten Schlitzen 81 über den Trägerkörper 4 geschoben wird, genauer über die Verbindungsabschnitte 41, 42 des Trägerkörpers 4, bis das dem offenen kabelseitigen Ende 81a gegenüberliegende geschlossene Ende 81b des jeweiligen Schlitzes 81 mit dem Trägerkörper 4 in Eingriff tritt, wie in Figur 1B dargestellt. D.h., die geschlossenen Enden 81b der Schlitze 81 dienen als Anschläge zur Positionierung des Außenleiters 8 am Trägerkörper 4 (entlang der Kabellängsrichtung L).In this case, the carrier body 4 serves as a positioning means for positioning the outer conductor 8 on the connector. The positioning of the outer conductor 8 relative to the carrier body 4 takes place specifically in such a way that the outer conductor 8 with its on the cable side (i.e. at the respective end 81a facing the electric cable 1) open first slots 81 is pushed over the carrier body 4, more precisely over the connecting sections 41, 42 of the carrier body 4, until the closed end 81b of the respective slot 81, opposite the open end 81a on the cable side engages with the carrier body 4, as in FIG Figure 1B shown. That is, the closed ends 81b of the slots 81 serve as stops for positioning the outer conductor 8 on the carrier body 4 (along the longitudinal direction L of the cable).

Zugleich ist der Außenleiter 8 (über die ersten Schlitze 81) im Ergebnis formschlüssig am Trägerkörper 4 angeordnet. Der Außenleiter 8 kann zudem auch stoffschlüssig, z.B. durch Schweißen, mit dem Trägerkörper 4 verbunden sein.At the same time, the outer conductor 8 (via the first slots 81) is arranged in a form-fitting manner on the carrier body 4 as a result. The outer conductor 8 can also be connected to the carrier body 4 in a material-to-material manner, e.g. by welding.

An seinem offenen, kabelseitigen Ende 81a kann ein jeweiliger erster Schlitz 81 des Außenleiters 8 mit einer Einführphase versehen sein, um eine Beschädigung des Außenleiters 8 beim Aufschieben auf den Trägerkörper 4 zu vermeiden.A respective first slot 81 of the outer conductor 8 can be provided with an insertion phase at its open, cable-side end 81a in order to avoid damage to the outer conductor 8 when it is pushed onto the carrier body 4 .

Gemäß einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann der Trägerkörper 4 jeweils axial erstreckte Fortsätze 46 aufweisen, welche die ersten Schlitze 81 (abschnittsweise) überdecken, vgl. Figur 1B, wenn der Trägerkörper 4 und der Außenleiter 8 bestimmungsgemäß zueinander ausgerichtet und positioniert sind. Solche Fortsätze 46 können auch als Führungsmittel zur Führung des Außenleiters 8 beim Aufschieben auf den Trägerkörper 4 dienen. Weiterhin können die Fortsätze als ein EMV-Labyrinth wirken, also nicht nur die freie Sichtlinie reduzieren, sondern auch dem Eindringen elektromagnetischer Wellen in den Raum innerhalb des Außenleiters 8 entgegenwirken.According to a development of the invention, the carrier body 4 can each have axially extending extensions 46 which cover the first slots 81 (in sections), cf. Figure 1B , when the carrier body 4 and the outer conductor 8 are aligned and positioned to each other as intended. Such extensions 46 can also serve as guide means for guiding the outer conductor 8 when pushed onto the carrier body 4 . Furthermore, the extensions can act as an EMC labyrinth, ie not only reducing the free line of sight, but also counteracting the penetration of electromagnetic waves into the space within the outer conductor 8 .

Weitere Funktionen des Trägerkörpers 4 liegen im Ausführungsbeispiel in der Zug- und Druckentlastung der im Innenraum des Außenleiters 8 angeordneten Komponenten 31-34, 4, 40, 5, 71-74 des Steckverbinders bei der Wirkung von Kräften/Drehmomenten am Außenleiter 8 sowie in der Zug -und Druckentlastung der Beilauflitzen 21, 22, insbesondere unter der Wirkung von Torsionskräften (entlang der Umfangsrichtung des Außenleiters 8). Hierdurch lässt sich ein Abscheren der Beilauflitzen 21, 22 verhindern.Other functions of the carrier body 4 in the exemplary embodiment are the strain and pressure relief of the components 31-34, 4, 40, 5, 71-74 of the connector arranged in the interior of the outer conductor 8 when forces/torques act on the outer conductor 8 and in the Tension and pressure relief of the drain wires 21, 22, in particular under the effect of torsional forces (along the circumferential direction of the outer conductor 8). As a result, the drain wires 21, 22 can be prevented from shearing off.

An dem Trägerkörper 4 kann zudem ein Kodier-Gehäuse positioniert und eingerastet werden. Weiterhin kann zur AC-Entkopplung (mittels Kondensator) zwischen dem Trägerkörper 4 und den Kontaktelementen 31, 32; 71, 72 ein Kondensator angeordnet werden.In addition, a coding housing can be positioned and snapped into place on the carrier body 4 . Furthermore, for AC decoupling (by means of a capacitor) between the carrier body 4 and the contact elements 31, 32; 71, 72 a capacitor can be arranged.

Figur 3A zeigt Stanzgitter, aus denen die innerhalb des Außenleiters 8 angeordneten Komponenten 31-34, 4 und 71-73 des Steckverbinders, also die kabelseitigen elektrischen Kontaktelemente 31, 32 mit den zugeordneten Aufnahmen 33, 34, der Trägerkörper 4 mit seinem Trägerbereich 40 sowie die ausgangsseitigen elektrischen Kontaktelemente 71, 72 mit den zugehörigen Steckerelementen 73, 74 hergestellt sein können. Es kann dabei, wie in Figur 3A ebenfalls dargestellt, eine Mehrzahl derartiger Stanzgitter als Endlosware "am Band" bereitgestellt werden. Figure 3A shows stamped grids from which the components 31-34, 4 and 71-73 of the connector arranged within the outer conductor 8, i.e. the cable-side electrical contact elements 31, 32 with the associated receptacles 33, 34, the carrier body 4 with its carrier area 40 and the output-side electrical contact elements 71, 72 with the associated connector elements 73, 74 can be produced. It can, as in Figure 3A also shown, a plurality of such stamped grids are provided as endless goods "on the band".

In dem in Figur 3A gezeigten Zustand ist der Trägerkörper 4 noch nicht in die Ring- bzw. Bügelform gebracht worden, die er gemäß den Figuren 1A und 1B aufweisen soll. Vielmehr ist nach Figur 3A derjenige Materialbereich, aus welchem schließlich der bügelförmige Trägerkörper 4 gebildet wird, eben erstreckt ausgeführt.in the in Figure 3A shown state of the carrier body 4 has not yet been brought into the ring or bracket shape, which he according to Figures 1A and 1B should have. Rather is after Figure 3A that material area from which the bracket-shaped support body 4 is finally formed is designed to extend in a flat manner.

Zum Einbau der in das Stanzgitter integrierten Komponenten 31-34, 4 und 71-74 in den Steckverbinder kann dessen Außenleiter 8 über die seitlich abstehende Flügel des Trägerkörpers 4 (also die späteren Verbindungs- und Stützabschnitte 41, 43; 42, 44) geschoben werden, vergleiche Figur 3B.To install the components 31-34, 4 and 71-74 integrated into the stamped grid in the connector, its outer conductor 8 can be pushed over the laterally protruding wings of the carrier body 4 (i.e. the subsequent connecting and supporting sections 41, 43; 42, 44). , compare Figure 3B .

Wenn der Trägerkörper 4 und der Außenleiter 8 bestimmungsgemäß zueinander positioniert sind, indem der Außenleiter 8 mit den als Anschlag wirkenden geschlossenen Enden 81b seiner ersten Schlitze 81 am Trägerkörper 4 anliegt, wie in Figur 3B gezeigt, dann erfolgt das abschließende Konfigurieren der in das Stanzgitter integrierten Komponenten. Hierbei wird zum einen der Trägerkörper 4 durch Biegen in den in den Figuren 1A und 1B gezeigten Zustand überführt, in welchem sich dessen Stützabschnitte 43, 44 entlang des äußeren Umfangs des Außenleiters 8 erstrecken.If the carrier body 4 and the outer conductor 8 are positioned relative to each other as intended, in that the outer conductor 8 rests against the carrier body 4 with the closed ends 81b of its first slots 81 acting as a stop, as in Figure 3B shown, then the final configuration of the components integrated in the stamped grid takes place. Here, on the one hand, the carrier body 4 by bending in the Figures 1A and 1B shown state, in which the support portions 43, 44 extend along the outer circumference of the outer conductor 8.

Weiterhin werden die Komponenten des Stanzgitters (zum Beispiel durch am Außenleiter 8 vorgesehene Montagefenster hindurch) vereinzelt, sodass insgesamt fünf separate Elemente vorliegen, nämlich zwei voneinander getrennte und voneinander beabstandete kabelseitige Anschlusselemente 31, 32 mit jeweils einer einstückig hieran angeformten Aufnahme 33 bzw. 34 sowie zwei voneinander getrennte und voneinander beabstandete ausgangsseitige elektrische Anschlusselemente 71, 72 mit jeweils einem einstückig hieran angeformten Steckerelement 73 bzw. 74, wobei die letztgenannten Anschlusselemente 71, 72 außerdem von den erstgenannten Anschlusselementen 31, 32 separiert und (axial) beabstandet angeordnet sind. Als fünftes Element, welches im Ausführungsbeispiel von sämtlichen elektrischen Anschlusselementen 31, 32, 41, 42 separiert und beabstandet ist, liegt dann noch der Trägerkörper 4 vor.Furthermore, the components of the stamped grid are separated (e.g. through the assembly window provided on the outer conductor 8), so that there are a total of five separate elements, namely two separate and spaced cable-side connection elements 31, 32, each with a receptacle 33 or 34 integrally formed thereon, as well as two separate and spaced-apart electrical connection elements 71, 72 on the output side, each with a plug element 73 or 74 integrally formed thereon, the latter connection elements 71, 72 also being separated from the first-mentioned connection elements 31, 32 and being arranged at a distance (axially). The carrier body 4 is then present as the fifth element, which is separated and spaced apart from all electrical connection elements 31, 32, 41, 42 in the exemplary embodiment.

Das Vereinzeln der besagten Komponenten 30-34, 4, 71-74 kann zum Beispiel mittels Durchtrennen jene Komponenten am Stanzgitter zunächst noch verbindender Stege erfolgen.Said components 30-34, 4, 71-74 can be separated, for example, by severing those components on the stamped grid initially still connecting webs.

Die entsprechend vereinzelten Komponenten des Stanzgitters 30-34, 4, 71-74 sind in Figur 3C zusammen mit dem auf dem Trägerkörper 4 zu befestigenden elektrischen Bauelement 5 und den zugehörigen Bond-Drähten 61-64 sowie dem Verguss 85 dargestellt, von dem der Trägerkörper 4 zusammen mit dem hierauf aufgesetzten elektrischen Bauelement 5 sowie den Anschlusselementen 31, 32; 71, 72 im Steckverbinder umschlossen ist.The correspondingly isolated components of the stamped grid 30-34, 4, 71-74 are in Figure 3C shown together with the electrical component 5 to be fastened on the carrier body 4 and the associated bonding wires 61-64 and the encapsulation 85, from which the carrier body 4 together with the electrical component 5 placed thereon and the connection elements 31, 32; 71, 72 is enclosed in the connector.

Die Figuren 4A und 4B zeigen beispielhaft zwei Konkretisierungen des elektrischen Steckverbinders aus den Figuren 1A und 1B, und zwar hinsichtlich der Ausgestaltung des elektrischen Bauelementes 5. In den Figuren 4A und 4B ist hierfür jeweils das Gehäuse 50 des elektrischen Bauelementes 5 durchscheinend dargestellt, sodass die innerhalb des jeweiligen Gehäuses 50 angeordneten Komponenten des elektrischen Bauelementes 5 erkennbar werden.the Figures 4A and 4B show an example of two specifications of the electrical connector from Figures 1A and 1B , with regard to the design of the electrical component 5. In the Figures 4A and 4B the housing 50 of the electrical component 5 is shown translucent for this purpose, so that the components of the electrical component 5 arranged within the respective housing 50 can be seen.

Die in Figur 4A einerseits und Figur 4B andererseits dargestellten elektrischen Bauelemente stimmen dabei dahingehend überein, dass das jeweilige Bauelement einen ringförmig ausgebildeten (aus einem magnetischen Material gebildeten) Kern 51 bzw. 53 aufweist, um den jeweils mindestens eine Wicklung 52a, 52b bzw. 54a, 54b (aus einem elektrisch leitfähigen Material/Draht) gewickelt ist.In the Figure 4A on the one hand and Figure 4B The electrical components shown on the other hand are the same in that the respective component has a ring-shaped core 51 or 53 (made of a magnetic material), around which at least one winding 52a, 52b or 54a, 54b (made of an electrically conductive material / wire) is wound.

Gemäß dem Ausführungsbeispiel der Figur 4A ist der ringförmige Kern 51 mehreckig, im Ausführungsbeispiel konkret rechteckig, ausgeführt und weist zwei Wicklungen 52a, 52b auf. Diese sind an einander gegenüberliegenden Schenkeln des ringförmigen Kerns 51 angeordnet. Von jeder der beiden Wicklungen 52a, 52b gehen jeweils Bond-Drähte 61, 63 bzw. 62, 64 ab, über die jeweils ein kabelseitiges elektrisches Kontaktelement 31 oder 32 mit einem ausgangsseitigen Kontaktelement 71 bzw. 72 elektrisch verbunden ist. Mit anderen Worten ausgedrückt, ist zwischen jedes der kabelseitigen Kontaktelemente 31, 32 und das zugehörige ausgangsseitige Kontaktelement 71 bzw. 72 jeweils eine der Wicklungen 52a, 52b des elektrischen Bauelementes 5 geschaltet.According to the embodiment of Figure 4A the ring-shaped core 51 is polygonal, specifically rectangular in the exemplary embodiment, and has two windings 52a, 52b. These are arranged on mutually opposite legs of the annular core 51 . Bonding wires 61, 63 or 62, 64 lead from each of the two windings 52a, 52b, via which an electrical contact element 31 or 32 on the cable side is electrically connected to a contact element 71 or 72 on the output side. In other words, one of the windings 52a, 52b of the electrical component 5 is connected between each of the cable-side contact elements 31, 32 and the associated output-side contact element 71 or 72, respectively.

Diese Anordnung der Wicklungen des elektrischen Bauelementes 5 zwischen den kabelseitigen und ausgangsseitigen Kontaktelementen 31, 32; 71, 72, derart, dass jeweils ein Paar Kontaktelemente 31, 71 bzw. 32, 72 darüber elektrisch miteinander in Verbindung steht, gilt in gleicher Weise für das Ausführungsbeispiel der Figur 4B.This arrangement of the windings of the electrical component 5 between the cable-side and output-side contact elements 31, 32; 71, 72, in such a way that a pair of contact elements 31, 71 or 32, 72 is electrically connected to one another, applies in the same way to the exemplary embodiment in FIG Figure 4B .

Gemäß dem Ausführungsbeispiel der Figur 4B ist der ringförmige Kern 53 des elektrischen Bauelementes 5 bogenförmig bzw. konkret kreisringförmig ausgeführt; er weist also keine Ecken auf. Die beiden Wicklungen für 54a, 54b verlaufen dementsprechend jeweils entlang eines bogenförmig gekrümmten Abschnittes des Kernes 53.According to the embodiment of Figure 4B the ring-shaped core 53 of the electrical component 5 is designed in the form of an arc or specifically a circular ring; it therefore has no corners. Accordingly, the two windings for 54a, 54b each run along a curved section of the core 53.

Die Vorteile der mehreckigen Bauform des elektrischen Bauelementes 5 liegen insbesondere in einer einfachen Verarbeitbarkeit mit Blick auf Förderbarkeit und Positionierbarkeit sowie in einer einfachen Fixierbarkeit am Trägerkörper 4. Die Vorteile der kreisringartigen Bauform des elektrischen Bauelementes 5 liegen insbesondere in dessen hochsymmetrischem Aufbau sowie in der Ermöglichung großer Wicklungslängen.The advantages of the polygonal design of the electrical component 5 are, in particular, that it is easy to process with regard to conveyability and positioning and that it can be easily fixed to the carrier body 4. The advantages of the annular design of the electrical component 5 are in particular its highly symmetrical structure and the possibility of large winding lengths.

Die Figuren 5A und 5B zeigen einen Längsschnitt (Figur 5A) sowie einen Querschnitt (Figur 5B) durch den elektrischen Steckverbinder aus den Figuren 1A und 1B. Hierdurch wird insbesondere die Anordnung axialer erstreckter Fortsätze 46 des Trägerkörpers 4 in den ersten Schlitzen 81 des Außenleiters 8 einerseits und die Anordnung der Beilauflitzen 21, 22 in den zweiten Schlitzen 82 des Außenleiters 8 andererseits zeichnerisch veranschaulicht.the Figures 5A and 5B show a longitudinal section ( Figure 5A ) and a cross section ( Figure 5B ) through the electrical connector from the Figures 1A and 1B . In particular, this graphically illustrates the arrangement of axially extended extensions 46 of the carrier body 4 in the first slots 81 of the outer conductor 8 on the one hand and the arrangement of the drain wires 21, 22 in the second slots 82 of the outer conductor 8 on the other hand.

Vor allem anhand Figur 5B wird zudem aufgezeigt, wie an dem Außenleiter 8 bzw. an dem Verguss 85 wirkende Torsionskräfte T1 in den Trägerkörper 4 eingeleitet werden, welcher in der Querschnittsdarstellung der Figur 5B beispielhaft durch die Fortsätze 46 repräsentiert ist. Ferner ist aufgezeigt, wie an den Beilauflitzen 21, 22 wirkende Torsionskräften T2 in den Außenleiter 8 eingeleitet werden (von dem aus sie wiederum in den Trägerkörper 4 abgegeben werden können). Hierdurch lässt sich eine Druck-und Zugentlastung der Beilauflitzen 21, 22 unter der Wirkung von Torsionskräften erreichen, was insbesondere ein Abscheren der Beilauflitzen verhindert.Mainly by Figure 5B is also shown how torsional forces T1 acting on the outer conductor 8 or on the encapsulation 85 are introduced into the carrier body 4, which in the cross-sectional view of FIG Figure 5B is represented by the extensions 46 by way of example. It is also shown how torsional forces T2 acting on the drain wires 21, 22 are introduced into the outer conductor 8 (from which they can in turn be released into the carrier body 4). This makes it possible to relieve the pressure and strain on the drain wires 21, 22 under the effect of torsional forces, which in particular prevents the drain wires from shearing off.

Weiterhin wird der bereits weiter oben beschriebenen Gesichtspunkt nochmals verdeutlicht, wonach der Trägerkörper 4, hier insbesondere repräsentiert durch die axial erstreckten seitlichen Fortsätze 46, (in zwei Raumebenen) als Führungshilfe beim Aufschieben und Positionieren des Außenleiters 8 dienen kann.Furthermore, the aspect already described above is clarified again, according to which the carrier body 4, represented here in particular by the axially extending lateral extensions 46, (in two spatial planes) can serve as a guide when pushing on and positioning the outer conductor 8.

Gleichsam wird deutlich, wie durch die Abdeckung der ersten Schlitze 81 des Außenleiters 8 mittels der Fortsätze 46 des Trägerkörpers 4, insbesondere wegen der gebördelten Ausgestaltung der (im Querschnitt pilzförmigen) Fortsätze 46, ein EMV-Labyrinth gebildet wird, um das Eindringen elektromagnetischer Wellen in den vom Außenleiter 8 umgebenen Raum zu verhindern.At the same time, it becomes clear how an EMC labyrinth is formed by the covering of the first slots 81 of the outer conductor 8 by means of the extensions 46 of the carrier body 4, in particular because of the crimped design of the extensions 46 (mushroom-shaped in cross section), in order to prevent the penetration of electromagnetic waves into to prevent the space surrounded by the outer conductor 8.

Konkret in Figur 5A sind dabei auch diejenigen Stellen der zweiten Schlitze 82, nämlich im Ausführungsbeispiel Endabschnitte 82a in Form abgeschrägter Bereiche, erkennbar, in deren Umgebung eine jeweilige Beilauflitze 21, 22 (mit ihrem jeweiligen freien Endabschnitt 21a, 22a) am Außenleiter 8 festgelegt wird, zum Beispiel stoffschlüssig durch Schweißen, Löten, Kleben usw., und zwar an einer durch den jeweiligen Endabschnitt 82a gebildeten Auflage (Plateau 82b). Hierdurch wird weiter erreicht, dass die Masseanbindung des Kabelschirmes über die Beilauflitzen 21, 22 an den Außenleiter 8 langzeitstabil bleibt und insbesondere der Übergangswiderstand zeitlich konstant ist. Die abgeschrägten Endabschnitte 82a und die hierdurch gebildeten Auflagen 82b dienen weiterhin der Übertragung von Torsionskräften. Darüber hinaus bilden die abgeschrägten Endabschnitte 82a und die Auflagen 82b zusätzliche Führungshilfen beim Aufschieben des Außenleiters 8 auf dem Verguss 85.specifically in Figure 5A also shows those locations of the second slots 82, namely end sections 82a in the form of beveled areas in the exemplary embodiment, in the vicinity of which a respective drain wire 21, 22 (with its respective free end section 21a, 22a) is fixed to the outer conductor 8, for example with a material bond by welding, soldering, gluing, etc., namely on a support (plateau 82b) formed by the respective end section 82a. This further ensures that the ground connection of the cable shield via the drain wires 21, 22 to the outer conductor 8 remains stable over the long term and, in particular, the contact resistance is constant over time. The beveled end sections 82a and the supports 82b formed thereby also serve to transmit torsional forces. In addition, the beveled end sections 82a and the supports 82b form additional guiding aids when the outer conductor 8 is pushed onto the encapsulation 85.

Figur 6A zeigt eine Explosionsdarstellung des elektrischen Steckverbinders aus den Figuren 1A und 1B zusammen mit den kabelseitig unmittelbar daran anschließenden Komponenten, und zwar vor dem Umbiegen der Stützabschnitte 43, 44 des Trägerkörpers 4. Figure 6A shows an exploded view of the electrical connector from the Figures 1A and 1B together with the components directly adjoining it on the cable side, specifically before the bending over of the supporting sections 43, 44 of the carrier body 4.

Kabelseitig ist in Figur 6 das elektrische Kabel 1 mit den Adern 11, 12 und deren jeweiliger Seele (elektrische Leitung 11a bzw. 12a) sowie mit den Beilauflitzen 21, 22 und mit dem Kabelmantel 15 dargestellt. Das dem elektrischen Steckverbinder zugewandte Ende des elektrischen Kabels 1 ist mit dem bereits beschriebenen Stützcrimp 16 zu versehen, auf welchen wiederum ein Verguss 18 aufgebracht wird.Cable side is in figure 6 the electric cable 1 with the wires 11, 12 and their respective core (electrical line 11a or 12a) and with the drain wires 21, 22 and with the cable sheath 15 is shown. The end of the electrical cable 1 facing the electrical plug connector is to be provided with the support crimp 16 already described, on which in turn a casting 18 is applied.

Der Trägerkörper 4 ist dabei ausgebildet wie anhand der Figuren 1A und 1B beschrieben. Er bildet einen inneren Kern des elektrischen Steckverbinders, auf welchem das elektrische Bauelement 5 (mit seinem Gehäuse 50) angeordnet ist, wobei es mit den ein- und ausgangsseitigen elektrischen Kontaktelementen 31, 32; 71, 72 über Drähte 61, 62, 63, 64 verbunden ist.The carrier body 4 is formed as based on Figures 1A and 1B described. It forms an inner core of the electrical connector, on which the electrical component 5 (with its housing 50) is arranged, it being connected to the input and output-side electrical contact elements 31, 32; 71,72 via wires 61,62,63,64.

Außen ist der Steckverbinder von dem Außenleiter 8 mit den ersten und zweiten Schlitzen 81 bzw. 82 umgeben, wobei der Raum zwischen dem Trägerkörper 4 - mit Ausnahme der nach außen geführten Stützabschnitte 43, 44 - und dem Außenleiter 8 durch einen Verguss 85 befüllt ist.On the outside, the plug connector is surrounded by the outer conductor 8 with the first and second slots 81 and 82, respectively, the space between the carrier body 4—with the exception of the support sections 43, 44 leading to the outside—and the outer conductor 8 being filled with a potting 85.

Ausgehend von der Explosionsdarstellung der Figur 6A lässt sich der Zusammenbau des Steckverbinders, einschließlich des Anschlusses des elektrischen Kabels 1, wie folgt beschreiben:
Zunächst wird das elektrische Kabel 1 bereitgestellt und an seinem freien Ende, an welches es an den zugeordneten elektrischen Steckverbinder angeschlossen werden soll, mit dem Stützcrimp 16 versehen. An dem elektrischen Kabel 1 sind dabei bereits dessen Beilauflitzen 21, 22 separiert worden, wie anhand der Figuren 2A und 2B beschrieben.Based on the exploded view of the Figure 6A the assembly of the connector, including the connection of the electric cable 1, can be described as follows:
First, the electrical cable 1 is provided and provided with the support crimp 16 at its free end, to which it is to be connected to the associated electrical connector. The drain wires 21, 22 have already been separated on the electrical cable 1, as shown in FIG Figures 2A and 2B described.

Anschließend wird das Stanzgitter bereitgestellt, aus welchem der Trägerkörper 4 sowie die kabelseitigen und ausgangsseitigen Kontaktelemente 31, 32; 71, 72 zusammen mit den weiteren hierzu gehörenden Komponenten 33, 34; 73, 74 gebildet sind. Die abisolierten freien Enden der Adern 11, 12 des elektrischen Kabels 1, an denen jeweils die zugehörige Seele in Form einer elektrischen Leitung 11a, 12a freiliegt, werden mit jeweils einem kabelseitigen Kontaktelement 31, 32 über dessen Aufnahme 33, 34 in Anlage bzw. in Eingriff gebracht. Eine zusätzliche Verbindung erfolgt am jeweiligen Anlage- oder Eingriffsbereich vorzugsweise stoffschlüssig, zum Beispiel durch Löten oder Schweißen. Ferner wird das elektrische Bauelement 5 auf dem Trägerkörper 4 angeordnet und dort (stoffschlüssig) fixiert sowie über die Drähte 61, 62, 63, 64 mit den kabelseitigen und ausgangsseitigen Kontaktelementen 31, 32; 71, 72 elektrisch verbunden.Then the stamped grid is provided, from which the carrier body 4 and the cable-side and output-side contact elements 31, 32; 71, 72 together with the other associated components 33, 34; 73, 74 are formed. The stripped free ends of the cores 11, 12 of the electrical cable 1, on which the associated core in the form of an electrical line 11a, 12a is exposed, are each connected to a cable-side contact element 31, 32 via its receptacle 33, 34 in abutment or in brought intervention. An additional connection is made at the respective contact or engagement area, preferably with a material bond, for example by soldering or welding. Furthermore, the electrical component 5 is arranged on the carrier body 4 and fixed there (materially bonded) and connected via the wires 61, 62, 63, 64 to the cable-side and output-side contact elements 31, 32; 71, 72 electrically connected.

Die das Innere des elektrischen Steckverbinders definierenden Komponenten, nämlich der Trägerkörper 4 sowie die Kontaktelemente 31, 32; 71, 72 mit den weiteren zugehörigen Komponenten 33, 34; 73, 74 sowie das auf dem Trägerkörper 4 angeordnete elektrische Bauelement 5 einschließlich der zugehörigen Drähte werden anschließend durch Umspritzen mit dem isolierenden Verguss 85 unter Bildung der Kanäle 86 versehen.The interior of the electrical connector defining components, namely the carrier body 4 and the contact elements 31, 32; 71, 72 with the other associated components 33, 34; 73, 74 and the electrical component 5 arranged on the carrier body 4, including the associated wires, are then provided with the insulating encapsulation 85 by overmolding, forming the channels 86.

Nun wird der Außenleiter 8 (mittels der ersten Schlitze 81) über die vorgenannten Komponenten des elektrischen Steckverbinders geschoben, wobei der Außenleiter 8 durch den Trägerkörper 4 geführt wird, wie oben anhand Figur 3A erläutert. Sodann werden die Beilauflitzen 21, 22 mit ihren freien Endabschnitten 21a, 22a, vergleiche Figuren 5A und 5B, in die hierfür vorgesehenen zweiten Schlitze 82 des Außenleiters 8 eingeführt und dort stoffschlüssig, zum Beispiel durch Löten, Schweißen oder Kleben, festgelegt. Und es werden die Stützabschnitte 43, 44 des Trägerkörpers 4 zur Bildung der ringförmigen Konfiguration aus den Figuren 1A und 1B umgebogen, wie in Figur 6B gezeigt, und gegebenenfalls ebenfalls stoffschlüssig, z.B. durch Schweißen, am Außenleiter 8 fixiert.The outer conductor 8 is now pushed (by means of the first slots 81) over the aforementioned components of the electrical connector, the outer conductor 8 being guided through the carrier body 4, as with reference to the above Figure 3A explained. The drain wires 21, 22 are then compared with their free end sections 21a, 22a Figures 5A and 5B , Introduced into the second slots 82 of the outer conductor 8 provided for this purpose and fixed there cohesively, for example by soldering, welding or gluing. And there are the support portions 43, 44 of the support body 4 to form the annular configuration of the Figures 1A and 1B bent over, as in Figure 6B shown, and optionally also fixed to the outer conductor 8 in a materially bonded manner, for example by welding.

Abschließend wird der Übergang zwischen dem elektrischen Kabel 1 und dem Steckverbinder mit der Umspritzung 18 versehen, welche insbesondere den Stützcrimp 16 umschließt.Finally, the transition between the electrical cable 1 and the plug connector is provided with the encapsulation 18 which encloses the support crimp 16 in particular.

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  1. Arrangement having an electrical connector and a multicore electric cable, with
    the connector comprising
    - at least two cable-side electrical contact elements (31, 32) with associated connecting points (33, 34), to each of which a core (11, 12) of the electric cable (1) is connected, and
    - at least two output-side electrical contact elements (71, 72), from each of which an electrical plug element (73, 74) protrudes, via which an electrical connection to a mating plug can be produced,
    wherein the cores (11, 12) of the electric cable (1) are arranged in a cable internal space defined by a cable sheath (15) extending in the cable longitudinal direction (L) and enclosed annularly in cross section by the said cable sheath, wherein the output-side electrical contact elements (71, 72) are arranged to be spaced apart from the cable-side electrical contact elements (31, 32), wherein a carrier body (4) is arranged between the cable-side contact elements (31, 32) and the output-side contact elements (71, 72) and forms a carrier region (40), which extends from a first connecting section (41) to a second connecting section (42) and to which both the cable-side and the output-side contact elements (31, 32; 71, 72) are connected, and wherein a supporting section (43, 44) of the carrier body (4) in each case leads away from the carrier region (40) at each of the two connecting sections (41, 42) in such a way that the carrier region (40) and the two supporting sections (43, 44) form an annularly encircling structure,
    characterized in that
    a supporting crimp (16) is attached to the cable at the plug-side end of the cable (1), wherein the electric cable (1) is provided with the supporting crimp (16) at its free end, at which it is connected to the associated electrical connector.
  2. Arrangement according to Claim 1, characterized in that the output-side contact elements (71, 72) are spaced apart from the cable-side contact elements (31, 32) along a longitudinal direction (L), and in that the two supporting sections (43, 44) lead away from the respectively associated connecting section (41, 42) of the carrier body in mutually opposite directions, transversely with respect to the longitudinal direction (L) .
  3. Arrangement according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the two supporting sections (43, 44) each have a free end (43a, 44a), and in that the free ends (43a, 44a) of the supporting sections (43, 44) face one another.
  4. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connector is annularly enclosed in cross section by an external conductor (8), the carrier body (4) and the cable-side and output-side contact elements (31, 32; 71, 72) being arranged in the internal space in the said external conductor, at least in sections, and in that the external conductor (8) is fixed to the carrier body (4), wherein the external conductor (8) is fixed to the carrier body (4) in a form-fitting and/or integral manner, wherein, optionally, the external conductor (8) has two first slots (81) and the carrier body (4) is led out of the external conductor (8) through the first slots (81) of the external conductor (8), each slot having a respective supporting section (43, 44), and wherein, optionally, the external conductor (8) is fixed to the carrier body (4) at the first slots (81) .
  5. Arrangement according to Claims 2 and 4, characterized in that the respective first slot (81) extends along the longitudinal direction (L).
  6. Arrangement according to Claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the respective first slot (81) is open at one end (81a), so that the external conductor (8) can be pushed onto the carrier body (4) at the open end (81a) of the first slots (81).
  7. Arrangement according to one of Claims 4 to 6, characterized in that the respective first slot (81) is closed at one end (81b) and the external conductor (8) is supported on the carrier body (4) via the closed ends (81b) of the first slots (81), and/or in that the carrier body (4) has extensions (46) which extend along the first slots (81) of the external conductor (8) and which overlap the first slots (81).
  8. Arrangement according to one of Claims 4 to 7, characterized in that the internal space enclosed by the external conductor (8) is filled with a potting compound (6) .
  9. Arrangement according to one of Claims 4 to 8, characterized in that the supporting sections (43, 44) of the carrier body (4) enclose the external conductor (8) on the outside.
  10. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cable-side contact elements (31, 32) and the output-side contact elements (71, 72) and the carrier body (4) are present as separate components spaced apart from one another, and in that an electrical component (5) is arranged on the carrier body (4), to which electrical component the cable-side and the output-side contact elements (31, 32; 71, 72) are each electrically connected.
  11. Arrangement according to Claim 10, characterized in that the electrical component (5) is electrically connected via bonding wires (61, 62, 63, 64) on one side to the cable-side contact elements (31, 32) and on the other side to the output-side contact elements (71, 72).
  12. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cable-side contact elements (31, 32) and the output-side contact elements (71, 72) are directly connected to one another by means of the carrier body (4) itself.
  13. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the supporting crimp (16) is surrounded by an encapsulation (18).
  14. Arrangement according to Claim 13, characterized in that the encapsulation (18) is in the form of a ferrite core filter overmoulding, which functions as a sheath current filter.
  15. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the transition between the electric cable (1) and the connector is provided with an encapsulation (18) in the form of an overmoulding.
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