DE202006021113U1 - Electrical connector - Google Patents

Abstract

Electrical plug connector (10, 11), in particular protective contact plug connector, in particular plug (10) or coupling (11), comprising a) at least one contact element (12, 13, 14, 15), in particular a plug pin (12) and / or one Socket (13) which interacts with a corresponding contact member (12, 1s (10, 11) in the formation of an electrical plug connection, b) at least one contact element (20) which connects the contact member (12, 13, 14, 15) with a connects electrical connection line (16), c) wherein the contact element (20) comprises at least one insulation displacement terminal (21) for electrically contacting the connection line (16), and d) wherein the contact element (20) has at least one terminal (22) for form and / or non-positive contacting of the contact member (12, 13, 14, 15), characterized in that e) the contact element (20) comprises at least three plateaus (23, 24, 25) which are arranged parallel and at a distance from one another and which are connected via connecting sections (26 , 27) mite are connected to one another, f) wherein each plateau has at least one insulation piercing terminal (21) and / or at least ...

Description

The invention relates to an electrical plug connector, in particular a protective contact plug connector, in particular plug or coupling (also: socket, socket, socket). The invention further relates to a contact element for connecting a contact member, in particular a plug pin and / or a socket, an electrical connector with an electrical connection line (also: core, cable).

Each electrical connector is adapted to cooperate with another electrical connector such that one or more electrical connections can be closed and reopened by mating and disassembling the connectors. For this purpose, the connector contact members, which cooperate in the mated state with corresponding contact members of the other connector. Examples of such electrical connectors are plugs with plug pins as contact members, which cooperate with couplings (also: cans), the sockets as contact members.

Within the electrical stretch connectors, a permanent and stable electrical contact between the contact members and the associated electrical leads must be established. This contacting can be done directly, but it is also common to use this special contact elements, which are electrically connected to both the contact member and with the associated connection line. The respective compounds are usually welded or soldered for this, which has a time-consuming and costly effect on the production of the connector.

Out DE 100 62 476 A1 is an electrical connector for a multi-core electric cable known. As a contact element, a cutting clamp is provided. This insulation displacement terminal has, on the one hand, a cutting section for making contact with an electrical line and, on the other hand, a connection element for contacting a plug pin. The design of this contact element is such, in the assembled state, the components contact member (for example, the pin), connecting element and cutting portion of the contact element and connecting line are arranged at least largely linearly to each other. On the one hand, this results in that the connecting line can be easily pulled out of the cutting section of the contact element in the event of a tensile load along its longitudinal direction, as is usual. On the other hand act on the contact member when opening or closing the connector usually forces in its longitudinal direction, so that the contact member is easily pulled out of the connection element provided for its connection. Overall, the is off DE 100 62 476 A1 Known contact therefore unstable and can be solved with larger tensile loads.

It is an object of the invention to provide an electrical connector and a contact element for an electrical connector, which ensures a stable, reliable and durable electrical connection between the contact member and the connecting cable. Furthermore, the electrical connector should be simple, fast and inexpensive to produce.

This object is achieved in terms of the electrical connector with the features of the protection claim 1 and in terms of the contact element with the features of protection claim 21.

• a) mindestens ein Kontaktglied, insbesondere einen Steckstift und/oder eine Buchse, das mit einem korrespondierenden Kontaktglied eines korrespondierenden Steckverbinders bei der Ausbildung einer elektrischen Steckverbindung zusammenwirkt,
• b) mindestens ein Kontaktelement, das das Kontaktglied mit einer elektrischen Anschlussleitung verbindet,
• c) wobei das Kontaktelement mindestens eine Schneidklemme zur elektrischen Kontaktierung der Anschlussleitung umfasst,
• d) wobei das Kontaktelement mindestens eine Klemme zur form- und/oder kraftschlüssigen Kontaktierung des Kontaktgliedes umfasst,
• e) wobei das Kontaktelement mindestens drei parallel mit Abstand zueinander angeordnete Plateaus umfasst, die über Verbindungsabschnitte miteinander verbunden sind, und
• f) wobei jedes Plateau mindestens eine Schneidklemme und/oder mindestens eine Klemme ausbildet.

According to claim 1, the electrical connector comprises

• a) at least one contact member, in particular a plug pin and / or a socket, which cooperates with a corresponding contact member of a corresponding connector in the formation of an electrical connector,
• b) at least one contact element that connects the contact member to an electrical connection line,
• c) wherein the contact element comprises at least one insulation displacement terminal for electrically contacting the connection line,
• d) wherein the contact element comprises at least one terminal for the positive and / or non-positive contacting of the contact member,
• e) wherein the contact element comprises at least three parallel spaced-apart plateaus, which are interconnected via connecting portions, and
• f) wherein each plateau forms at least one insulation displacement terminal and / or at least one terminal.

The electrical connector may be in particular a grounded connector. It can also be both a plug, in particular a protective contact plug, as well as a clutch, in particular a protective contact coupling, act.

• a) mindestens eine Schneidklemme zur elektrischen Kontaktierung der Anschlussleitung,
• b) mindestens eine Klemme zur form- und/oder kraftschlüssigen Kontaktierung des Kontaktgliedes,
• c) wobei mindestens drei parallel mit Abstand zueinander angeordnete Plateaus vorgesehen sind, die über Verbindungsabschnitte miteinander verbunden sind,
• d) wobei jedes Plateau mindestens eine Schneidklemme und/oder mindestens eine Klemme ausbildet.

In accordance with claim 21, the contact element which is provided for the connection of a contact member, in particular a plug pin and / or a socket, an electrical connector with an electrical connection line,

• a) at least one insulation displacement terminal for making electrical contact with the connection line,
• b) at least one clamp for positive and / or non-positive contacting of the contact member,
• c) wherein at least three parallel spaced apart plateaus are provided, which are interconnected via connecting sections,
• d) wherein each plateau forms at least one insulation displacement terminal and / or at least one terminal.

The advantages of the electrical connector according to the invention and according to the contact element are, in particular, that a plurality of plateaus arranged parallel to one another, ie flat, planar sections, are available at the contact element on which insulation displacement terminals or terminals are formed. As a result, in contrast to the prior art explained at the beginning, significantly greater holding forces can be ensured on a contact element inserted into the terminal and / or on a connection line inserted into the insulation displacement terminal, in particular if the plateaus are oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the contact element and / or connecting line. The forces normally acting on the contact members and / or connection lines in their longitudinal extent, for example in a tensile load on the connecting cable or pulling out the plug from a clutch or when inserting the plug into the coupling, are not sufficient to those by terminals and / or insulation displacement terminals to solve compounds produced. Overall, the electrical connector according to the invention and also the contact element according to the invention thus ensures a stable, reliable and permanent connection between the contact member and the electrical connection lead of a connector. Welding or soldering of the connections is not required, whereby a simple, fast and thus cost-effective installation of the connector is possible.

Another advantage is that insulation displacement terminals and terminals of the contact element allows a very simple installation of the connector in a few steps, so that even a quick and cost-effective installation is guaranteed. In particular, it is not necessary to strip the connection line before mounting, since the insulation displacement cut through the sheath of the connecting line during assembly and thus automatically establishes contact with the metal core of the line.

In an advantageous development, it is provided that the contact element has at least two, in particular exactly two, preferably mutually parallel, insulation displacement terminals for electrical contacting of the connection cable and / or has exactly one terminal for contacting the contact member. The provision of two insulation displacement terminals, which contact the respective connection line, ensures a particularly reliable and at the same time stable electrical and mechanical contact between the connection line and the contact element.

A preferred embodiment provides that the contact element comprises exactly three plateaus, namely a first outer plateau, a middle plateau and a second outer plateau, which are connected via two connecting sections such that the contact element has at least substantially an S-shape. It can be provided that the middle plateau is connected at a first edge via a first connecting portion with the first outer plateau and at a second edge opposite the first edge via a second connecting portion with the second outer plateau. The first connection section and the second connection section are preferably aligned parallel to one another and / or perpendicular to the plateaus. This contact element is stable due to this shape and allows easy installation. Conveniently, rounded transition areas are also formed between the plateaus and the connecting sections.

A particularly preferred embodiment further provides that the first outer plateau and the middle plateau each form an insulation displacement terminal for contacting the connection line, wherein the two insulation displacement terminals are oriented parallel to one another and preferably have the same dimensions.

The two cutting clamps are suitably formed in the aforementioned embodiment so that they each comprise two insulation displacement blades, which include a one-sided opening having insulation displacement slot for the connection line between them, wherein the openings of the insulation displacement slots of the two insulation displacement terminals to the first connection portion are directed towards. This has the advantage that the two insulation displacement terminals are connected to one another on their introduction side, which ensures high stability of the insulation displacement terminals, in particular of the insulation displacement blades, and thus of the entire contact element.

It is expedient if the insulation displacement slots have an expansion toward the openings.

A particularly preferred embodiment further provides that the first connecting portion has a continuously extending from the first outer plateau to the middle plateau recess which merges at the plateaus in the openings of the insulation displacement slots and with the openings of the insulation displacement slots, in particular with the Expansions, a common receiving opening defined for the connecting line. As a result, a particularly simple placement and insertion of the connecting cable is made possible in the insulation displacement terminals, whereby the assembly of the connector as a whole considerably simplified.

It is also preferable that the second outer plateau of the contact element forms a terminal for contacting the contact member of the connector. This clamp is expediently designed such that it comprises two clamping legs which enclose a clamping gap having an opening on one side, which is positively and / or non-positively connected to the contact member, in particular with a groove in the contact member, preferably a groove running around the contact member, in particular an annular groove, corresponds. For reasons of stability, it also makes sense if the opening of the clamping gap is directed towards the second connecting section. As a result, the clamping legs are connected to the connecting portion, which significantly increases their stability. Appropriately, in this case is further, if the second connecting portion and / or the transition region between the second outer plateau and the second connecting portion have a subsequent to the opening of the clamping gap recess.

Overall, it is also expedient if the contact element is integrally formed.

In a preferred embodiment of the connector, a press-fit body is provided, via which the connection line can be pressed into the insulation displacement connectors during assembly of the electrical connector and fixes the connection lead in the mounted state in the insulation displacement terminals. For this purpose, it is expedient if the press-fit body has at least one projection, via which the connection line can be pressed into the insulation displacement connectors during assembly of the electrical connector and fixes the connection lead in the mounted state in the insulation displacement terminals, wherein the projection preferably in terms of its dimensions with the dimensions the contact element corresponds, in particular with the dimensions of the receiving opening for the connecting cable. Such a press-fit considerably facilitates the assembly of the connector, the number of required steps is significantly reduced.

Preferably, the press-fit body is formed as an insulating body which surrounds the contact element in the assembled state, at least partially insulating and in particular the contact element is insulated from other contact elements in the electrical connector.

Preferably, a cable strain relief for the connecting cable is also provided in the electrical connector, in particular a tensioned over the line or to exciting plastic tape with a lock in the manner of a cable tie and / or a clamp, which clamps the line between itself and a counter body, preferably with a lock in the manner of a bag clip. The counterpart in both cases is an inner housing element of the connector into consideration.

Likewise, it is possible to form the cable strain relief integrated into a first inner housing element and a second inner housing element corresponding to the first inner housing element. The first inner housing element can be, for example, an inner housing element in accordance with the preceding embodiments, in the second inner housing element, for example, a press-fit and / or insulating body, in particular a development of the above-described press-fit body. At least one Kabelzugentlastungs section is formed on the first and second housing member, in particular integrally formed, that is, on the first inner housing member at least a first Kabelzugentlastungs section and the second inner housing member, a second Kabelzugentlastungs section. Each of these sections is preferably integrated in the housing elements, that is to say formed integrally therewith. First and second Kabelzugentlastungs section in the assembled state form a cable strain relief for one or more arranged between them connecting cables (connecting cable).

The first and second cable strain relief sections preferably correspond to one another in such a way that they can be latched to one another at least one connecting line between them. The connection line is fixed such that a tensile movement from the outside on the line resistance is opposed and thus these tensile forces are transmitted to the housing elements and not to the connection of the connecting cables with the contact elements, that is, the tensile forces do not act on the in the insulation displacement terminals inserted connecting cables and thus can not damage or destroy these electrical connections. It is particularly expedient to form protrusions in the first and / or second cable strain relief section in order to support the cable strain relief assembled state in the sheath of the connecting cable penetrate (without penetrating to the metal core) or press against the sheath and thus ensure a positive and / or positive connection between the connecting cable and cable strain relief.

The pre-locking between the first cable strain relief section and the second cable strain relief section preferably takes place via cooperating detents (or: detent teeth, detent hooks) which are formed on the cable strain relief section. Conveniently, a plurality of mutually parallel locking lug rows are formed, each row comprises at least one locking lug. When assembling the inner housing elements and thus also the Kabelzugentlastungs sections the Kabelzugentlastungs sections can then lock together in different engagement positions, so that the cable strain relief is easily formed by simply compressing the cable strain relief sections adapted to different diameters of the connecting cable. As a whole, connecting cables with different diameters can be used in the electrical connector.

Preferably, the first and / or the second Kabelzugentlastungs section is elastically (movable, in particular rotatably) formed on the respective inner housing member, that is, the one or more Kabelzugentlastungs sections are movable relative to the rest of the housing element. As a result, the above-described desired flexibility in terms of different cable diameter can be realized in a simple manner. To form a stable Kabelzugentlastung and a stable connector overall, it is expedient if only one of the cooperating Kabelzugentlastungs sections, for example, the second Kabelzugentlastungs section is movably formed on the associated inner housing member, the other, in particular the first Kabelzugentlastungs section, but at least essentially fixed, that is rigidly connected to the associated inner housing element. In the assembled state then creates a stable and fixed cable strain relief.

All cable strain reliefs described above also allow easy and quick installation of the connector in a few steps. At least part of the above-mentioned objects, namely that the electrical connector should be simple, quick and inexpensive to produce, is thus solved independently of the solutions described above in terms of the contact element. Thus, the above-described solutions are claimed by the described embodiments of Kabelzugentlastung also as independent inventions, in particular independent of the presence or of the specific design of the contact elements. During assembly, these solutions reduce the number of work steps required to make an electrical connector easier, faster and less expensive. When assembling these connectors, only the contact members, contact elements and connecting lines, preferably in the order mentioned, must be inserted into a first inner housing element. Subsequently, a second inner housing element is placed on the inner housing element and preferably latched thereto, in particular via special latching devices, such as latching hooks, which engage in corresponding recesses. The respective cable strain relief sections lock together, in particular by being pressed against each other. In addition, the second inner housing element can also be designed as a press-fit and / or insulating body, that is to say it presses the connection lines into the contact elements, in particular into the insulation displacement terminals of the contact elements, and / or isolates the individual contact elements against each other and to the outside.

According to a further expedient development, a housing (an outer housing) is provided on the electrical connector, which surrounds the or the contact elements insulating and which has a recess or groove, in particular an annular groove. The purpose of this recess or groove is the simple attachment of the connector at the point of use, for example by means of a special holding device or by means of a cord or a wire.

• a) In ein inneres Gehäuseelement werden ein oder mehrere Kontaktglieder in hierfür vorgesehene Ausnehmungen eingesetzt;
• b) ein oder mehrere Kontaktelemente, die die vorstehend angeführten Merkmale aufweisen, werden in hierfür vorgesehene Ausnehmungen des inneren Gehäuseelements eingesetzt, wobei die Klemme des Kontaktelements das Kontaktglied form- und/oder kraftschlüssig kontaktiert;
• c) eine oder mehrere Anschlussleitungen werden in die Schneidklemmen der Kontaktelemente eingeschoben oder auf die Schneidklemmen aufgelegt;
• d) ein Einpresskörper wird am inneren Gehäuseelement angebracht und/oder wird dort geschlossen, wobei noch nicht vollständig eingeschobene Anschlussleitungen hierbei vollständig in die Schneidklemmen eingeschoben werden, dadurch die Isolation der Anschlussleitungen von den Schneidklemmen durchschnitten wird und damit die elektrische Kontaktierung der Kontaktelemente mit den jeweiligen Anschlussleitungen erfolgt;
• e) ein Gehäuse wird um das innere Gehäuseelement und die darin eingesetzten Komponenten angebracht, so dass neben der oder den Anschlussleitungen nur noch die vorgesehenen Abschnitte der Kontaktglieder hervorragen und/oder von außen zugänglich sind.

The electrical connector according to the invention can be produced by a method having the following steps:

• a) In an inner housing element one or more contact members are inserted into recesses provided for this purpose;
• b) one or more contact elements having the above-mentioned features are used in recesses provided for this purpose of the inner housing member, wherein the terminal of the contact element, the contact member positively and / or non-positively contacted;
• c) one or more leads are inserted into the insulation displacement terminals of the contact elements or placed on the insulation displacement terminals;
• d) a press-fit body is attached to the inner housing element and / or is closed there, wherein still not completely inserted connecting lines are thereby completely inserted into the insulation displacement terminals, thereby the insulation of the connecting lines of the cutting terminals is cut and thus the electrical contacting of the contact elements takes place with the respective connecting lines;
• e) a housing is attached to the inner housing element and the components inserted therein, so that in addition to the one or more connection lines only project the intended portions of the contact members and / or are accessible from the outside.

In addition, it can be provided that in addition the connection line or the connection lines are fixed by one or more Kabelzugentlastungen on the inner housing member.

A major advantage of the manufacturing method is that, in particular due to the use of the contact element according to the invention, a simple, fast and cost-effective production of the connector allows. With regard to further advantages, reference is made to the above statements.

The invention will be explained below with regard to further features and advantages with reference to the description of exemplary embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Each show in a schematic representation

1 in a three-dimensional representation of an embodiment of a contact element for an electrical connector according to the invention,

2 the contact element after 1 in another three-dimensional view,

3 the contact element after 1 in a side view,

4 an embodiment of a plug pin for an electrical connector according to the invention, with the contact element after 1 corresponds,

5 to 8th a plug as an embodiment of a connector according to the invention, in 8th in complete presentation and in 5 to 7 omitting individual components,

9 to 12 a coupling as an embodiment of a connector according to the invention, in 12 in complete presentation and in 9 to 11 omitting individual components,

13 and 14 an embodiment of a press-fit body for an electrical connector according to the invention, with the contact element after 1 corresponds,

15 and 16 in various three-dimensional representations an alternative embodiment of a contact element for an electrical connector according to the invention, and

17 to 24 an alternative coupling as another embodiment of a connector according to the invention, in 24 in complete representation, in 17 and 18 omitting individual components, in 20 a first inner housing member and in 19 a second inner housing element, in 22 in enlarged detail 20 a first cable strain relief section and in 21 in enlarged detail 19 a second cable strain relief section and in 23 the second inner housing element in alternative view.

Corresponding parts are in 1 to 24 provided with the same reference numerals.

1 to 3 show in various views an embodiment of a contact element 20 for an electrical connector according to the invention, for example a plug 10 to 5 to 8th or a clutch 11 to 9 to 12 , Task of this contact element 20 in the connector 10 . 11 is to connect a contact member to an electrical connection line. This connection can be, for example, the 5 and 6 using the example of the plug 10 and the 9 and 10 the example of the coupling 11 take, with the plug 10 as contact members two pins 12 and a ground contact 14 and at the clutch 11 two sockets 13 and a ground contact 15 are provided.

The contact element 20 includes two insulation displacement terminals 21 for electrical contacting of the connecting cable 16 (cf 5 / 6 respectively. 9 / 10 ) and a clamp 22 for positive and / or non-positive contacting of the contact member, for example a plug pin 12 (see. 5 / 6 ) or a grounding contact 14 . 15 (see. 5 / 6 respectively. 9 / 10 ).

For this purpose are on the contact element 20 three spaced and parallel plateaus 23 . 24 . 25 provided, namely a first outer plateau 23 , a middle plateau 24 and a second outer plateau 25 , The plateaus 23 . 24 . 25 are over two connecting sections 26 . 27 (see in particular 3 ), in such a way that the middle plateau 24 at a first edge 28 over a first connecting portion 26 with the first outer plateau 23 and at one the first edge 28 opposite second edge 29 via a second connecting section 27 with the second outer plateau 25 connected is. The first connection section 26 and second connecting portion 27 are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the plateaus 23 . 24 . 25 aligned. Between the plateaus 23 . 24 . 25 and the connecting sections 26 . 27 are rounded transition areas 30 educated.

Overall, the contact element 20 with an S-shape viewed from the side. This is clearly evident, for example 3 can be seen when the FIG is viewed rotated by 90 °. The S-shape is a shape approximated to a digital "S" representation, that is, the plateaus 23 . 24 . 25 and the connecting sections 26 . 27 are at least partially planar, that is without curvature formed.

The first outer plateau 23 and the middle plateau 24 each form one of the insulation displacement terminals 21 for contacting the connecting cable. Each cutting clamp 21 includes two insulation displacement blades 31 which has a one-sided opening 33 having insulation displacement slot 32 for the connection line between them. The dimensions of the two insulation displacement terminals 21 correspond to each other. Furthermore, the two cutting clamps 21 oriented parallel to each other, that is, the openings 33 the insulation displacement slots 32 point in the same direction, namely they are the first connection section 26 directed towards. The insulation displacement slots 21 point to their respective opening 33 an expansion 34 on.

The first connection section 26 has a continuous from the first outer plateau 23 to the middle plateau 24 extending recess 35 on, on the plateaus 23 . 24 in the openings 33 the insulation displacement slots 32 passes. As a result, the recess forms 35 in the first connection section 26 with the openings 33 the insulation displacement slots 32 and the expansions 34 the insulation displacement slots 32 a common reception opening 36 for the connection cable.

The second outer plateau 25 forms a clamp 22 for contacting the contact member of an electrical connector. the clamp 22 includes two clamping legs 37 which has a one-sided opening 39 having nip 38 enclose between them, the positive and / or non-positive with the contact member 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 (see, for example 4 . 5 / 6 and 9 / 10 ), in particular with a groove 18 in the contact member (cf. 4 ) corresponds. The opening 39 of the nip 38 is the second connection section 27 directed towards. In order to enable the plugging onto the connecting member is also in the transition region 30 between the second outer plateau 25 and second connection section 27 a recess 49 provided in the nip 38 passes over and with the opening 39 of the nip 38 a common reception opening 50 for the contact member 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 (please refer 4 . 5 / 6 . 9 / 10 ). The recess 49 can also extend into the second connecting section 27 extend into it (not shown).

For alternative or additive contacting of further elements is in the second connection section 27 of the contact element 20 Furthermore, a mounting recess 40 with a projection 41 intended. The recess 40 can, as shown, be circular. The cantilever 41 is then shaped corresponding annular. But there are also any other shapes possible, for example, oval or angular recesses with correspondingly corresponding in cross-section oval or angular projections. The recess 40 can also, as in 1 can be seen, be formed frustoconical bevelled. About this recess 40 and the associated overhang 41 can the contact element 20 positively and / or non-positively connected with corresponding elements, for example, be connected to contact members or. In 9 is for example the socket 13 about the recesses 40 and the projections 41 with the contact element 20 connected. the clamp 22 of the contact element 20 remains unused in this example case.

The contact element 20 is a total of one piece, that is, it is punched out of a sheet continuously and formed.

4 shows in isolation as an example of a contact member a plug pin 12 , This has an annular groove 18 on, in their dimensions with the clamp 22 of the contact element 20 to 1 to 3 corresponds. The contact element 20 can thus, as in 5 to recognize, with the clamp 22 on the ring groove 18 of the pin 12 be plugged, so that thereby a stable, positive and non-positive connection between the plug pin 12 and contact element 20 is trained.

5 to 8th show a plug 10 as an embodiment of a connector according to the invention, namely 8th in complete presentation and 5 to 7 with the omission of individual components.

5 shows purely the relevant components for the electrical connections, all housing and insulation elements are removed. You can see three contact elements 20 for the three connecting cables 16 a conventional three-wire connecting cable 17 , One connecting cable each 16 is in the two insulation displacement terminals 21 the associated contact element 20 introduced. The connection cable 16 is contacted twice. Each cutting clamp 21 penetrates when inserting the connecting cable 16 in the insulation displacement slot 32 (see. 1 and 2 ) with their insulation displacement blades 31 the sheath of the connecting cable and thereby provides the electrical contact between the metal core of the connecting cable 16 and the contact element 20 ago. At the same time, the insulation displacement clamps fix 21 the connection line 16 and prevent pulling out of the connecting cable 16 in the longitudinal direction. The provision of two insulation displacement terminals 21 that the connection line 16 contact, ensures a particularly reliable and stable contact between the connecting cable 16 and contact element 20 , In particular, the withdrawal of the connection line 16 along its longitudinal direction is provided by the provision of two insulation displacement terminals 21 a particularly effective resistance. At the same time, the connection between the connecting cable 16 and contact element 20 over the insulation displacement terminals 21 Easy to install during installation, the cable must be easily inserted into the insulation displacement slots without prior stripping 32 the insulation displacement terminals 21 be inserted, a further attachment, for example by means of screw terminals, is not required.

As contact members are the plug 10 two pins 12 provided and a ground contact 14 , A corresponding pin 12 is exemplary in 4 shown. These three contact members are formed and arranged according to a conventional grounded plug, the plug thus corresponds to conventional earthing contact sockets or couplings. All three contact members 12 . 14 are each with one of the three contact elements 20 electrically and mechanically connected, in each case via the terminal 22 the contact elements 20 , For this purpose, the contact members 12 . 14 one annular groove each 18 on (see this 4 ) in the opening 39 of the nip 38 the clamp 22 is inserted (see this 1 and 2 ). As a result, a stable and permanent, positive and / or non-positive contact between contact member 12 . 14 and contact element 20 manufactured, in particular due to the annular groove 18 becomes a pulling out or pushing in of the contact members 12 . 14 along its longitudinal direction out of or into the plug 10 prevented. The preparation of the contact between contact member 12 . 14 and contact element 20 is simple. For this purpose, only the contact element 20 with his clamp 22 at the intended location on the contact member 12 . 14 be deferred (or vice versa). Additional fixation, such as screw, are not required. Also, welding or soldering the connection is not necessary.

Overall, thus provides the over the contact element 20 produced electrical connection between contact member 12 . 14 and associated connection cable 16 a stable, reliable and durable connection that can be produced easily and quickly, and therefore cost-effectively, with just a few steps.

In 6 is additionally an inner housing element 46 shown, in which both contact members 12 . 14 as well as contact elements 20 are used in recesses provided for this purpose. In the production of the plug 10 are preferably first the contact members 12 . 14 used, then the contact elements 20 used and thereby on the contact members 12 . 14 postponed. Then again, the connecting cables 16 in the insulation displacement terminals 21 the contact elements 20 pressed. The connection cable 21 will, as in 6 shown, in addition via a cable strain relief in the plug 10 fixed, via a plastic band 43 that via the connection cable 17 clamped and locked in the manner of a cable tie. In this way, the formation of the strain relief for the connection cable is 17 in the production of the plug 10 easy, fast and inexpensive possible.

7 also shows a press-fit body 19 attached to the inner housing element 46 is attached while keeping the connecting cables 16 in the insulation displacement terminals 21 of the contact element 20 presses. This step is expediently carried out after a manual or mechanical laying on and / or impressions of the connection lines 16 on the cutting elements 21 the contact elements 20 , The injection body 19 is in 13 and 14 shown in isolation and will be explained in more detail below. The injection body 19 is designed such that it simultaneously the three connecting lines 16 in the three contact elements 20 impresses and thus allows a simple, fast and cost-saving installation. At the same time the injection body 19 formed as an electrical insulation body, it isolates the contact elements 20 against each other and also outwards.

8th finally shows a case 47 in a final step over the plug 10 is pulled. This case 47 Insulates the internal electrical components of the connector 10 to the outside, leaving only the intended contact members 12 . 14 are accessible from the outside. Of course, also leads the connection cable 17 out of the case 47 outward.

9 to 12 show a clutch 11 as an embodiment of a connector according to of the invention, namely 12 in complete presentation and 9 to 11 with the omission of individual components. This clutch 11 is designed in terms of their external dimensions as a conventional earthing contact coupling, that is, it corresponds to conventional earthing contact plugs, for example with the plug 10 to 5 to 8th ,

9 shows analogously to the representation of the plug 10 in 5 purely the relevant components for the electrical connections, all housing and insulation elements are removed. To recognize here are three contact elements 20 for the three connecting cables 16 a conventional three-wire connection cable 17 , The contact between the connecting cables 16 and the contact elements 20 takes place analogously to the plug 10 , so to the related comments too 5 to 8th is referenced.

As contact members are in the coupling 11 two sockets 13 provided and a ground contact 15 , These three contact members 13 . 15 are designed and arranged according to a conventional earthing contact coupling or protective contact socket, the plug thus corresponds to conventional earthing contact sockets or couplings. All three contact members 13 . 15 are each with one of the three contact elements 20 electrically and mechanically connected, namely the ground contact 15 over the clamp 22 the associated contact element 20 , analogous to the pins 12 and the grounding contact 14 at the plug 10 (see above), and the sockets 13 over the mounting recess 40 and the overhang 41 of the respective contact element 20 , Like the plug 10 are also in the clutch 11 All contacts alone due to the positive and / or non-positive mechanical connection of the components stable, additional welding or soldering of the connection is not necessary.

Overall thus also provides the clutch 11 the over the contact element 20 produced electrical connection between contact member 13 . 15 and associated connection cable 16 a stable, reliable and durable connection that can be produced easily and quickly, and therefore cost-effectively, with just a few steps.

In 10 is additionally an inner housing element 46 represented, analogous to the plug representation in 6 , 11 shows analogously to the representation of the plug in 7 in addition a press-fit body 19 attached to the inner housing element 46 is attached while keeping the connecting cables 16 in the insulation displacement terminals 21 of the contact element 20 presses. 12 finally shows analogous to the plug in 8th a housing 47 in a final step over the plug 10 is pulled. Structure and function of these components and also the assembly of the coupling 11 correspond analogously to the plug 10 , so that reference is made to the above statements in this regard.

In the 10 recognizable strain relief for the connection cable 17 differs from the strain relief at the plug 10 to 6 , Here is the cable strain relief via a clamp 44 that's the cable 17 clamped between itself and a counter body and is closed with a lock in the manner of a bag clip. This variant of a strain relief allows the simple, fast and cost-effective production of the electrical connector. Of course, those for plugs 10 and clutch 11 illustrated strain reliefs ( 6 respectively. 10 ) in each case in all types of electrical connectors, that is, in particular both plugs and couplings used.

The housing 47 the clutch 11 shows a peculiarity in 12 is shown. It has a recess or an annular groove 48 on, via which the coupling can be attached at or near the respective application area, for example on special brackets or over a cord or a wire. Of course, the housing can also 47 of the plug 10 be provided with such a recess or groove.

13 and 14 show in isolation the injection body 19 of the plug 10 who also in 7 is shown. A comparable injection body 19 also happens with the clutch 11 Use (cf. 11 ). The injection body 19 has projections on its underside 42 on, over which the connecting lines 16 during assembly of the electrical connector 10 . 11 in the insulation displacement terminals 21 are depressible and the connecting line 16 when mounted in the insulation displacement terminals 21 fix, in particular slipping out of the connecting cable 16 along the insulation displacement slot 32 prevent. The formation of the projections 42 takes place in such a way that with respect to their dimensions with the dimensions of the contact elements 20 correspond, in particular with the dimensions of the receiving openings 36 for the connection cable. The injection body 19 consists of insulating material, such as plastic, and thus isolates the individual contact elements 20 up to today.

15 and 16 show, each in three-dimensional representation, in different views, an alternative embodiment of a contact element 20 for an electrical connector 10 . 11 according to the invention. The training of this contact element 20 corresponds as far as possible according to the training 1 to 3 , so that reference is made to the relevant remarks above. The difference between the two embodiments is that the contact element 20 to 15 and 16 additional spring tongues 51 at the terminal 22 , on the clamping legs 37 , are provided. These are from the plateau level of the second outer plateau 25 bent. These spring tongues 51 are meant to be with the groove 18 in the contact members 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 to cooperate, that is, they engage when inserting the respective contact member 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 at least partially into the groove 18 and cause due to their elastic properties an additional clamping of the contact member 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 at the terminal 22 of the contact element 20 , In 15 and 16 are two spring tongues 51 shown. Of course, only one or it can also be several spring tongues 51 at the terminal 22 be educated.

17 to 24 show an alternative coupling 11 as an embodiment of a connector according to the invention. This clutch 11 is in principle comparable to the coupling 11 to 9 to 12 educated. 24 shows the complete presentation with housing 47 , 17 shows the clutch 11 omitting housing 47 and omitting a second inner housing member 53 that the functions of the injection body 19 in 11 and will be described in more detail below. In 17 are in a first inner housing element 51 used contact elements 20 , the earth contact also used 15 and the jacks 13 as well as the connecting cables 16 . 17 to recognize. For further explanations in this regard, please refer to the corresponding remarks 9 to 12 directed. In 18 is additionally the already mentioned second inner housing element 53 appropriate. The main difference between the coupling design after 17 to 24 and the clutch execution after 9 to 12 lies in that in the execution after 17 to 24 the cable strain relief in the first inner housing element 52 and the second inner housing member 53 is integrated. The second inner housing element 53 thus combines the functions of a press-fit body or a press-fit and insulation body and a cable strain relief (at least a sub-component of a cable strain relief). In 19 is the second inner housing element 53 presented in isolation, in 20 the first inner housing element 52 , also in isolation.

The first inner housing element 52 includes a first cable strain relief section attached thereto 54 , the second inner housing element 53 includes a second cable strain relief section attached thereto 55 , These are made as enlarged cutouts 20 respectively. 19 in 22 respectively. 21 shown. Both cable strain relief sections 54 . 55 are matched in terms of their training and their dimensions, so that they can be assembled while a connecting cable 17 can lock in between themselves. These are at both cable strain relief sections 54 . 55 mutually corresponding locking lugs 56 formed, a mating of the two sections 54 . 55 However, to counteract a disassembly. The orientation of the locking lugs 56 is chosen accordingly. There are several rows each 57 of locking noses 56 provided so that the two cable strain relief sections 54 . 55 can lock in different positions and thus connecting cables 17 different diameter reliably and firmly fixed between them.

To form a fixed cable strain relief, the first cable strain relief section is 54 fixed and substantially immovable with the first inner housing member 52 connected. The second cable strain relief section 55 On the other hand, it is flexible, via a connecting bridge 59 with the second inner housing element 53 connected. This allows the depression of the second cable strain relief section 55 in the first cable strain relief section 54 during assembly of the coupling 11 ,

For additional fixation of the connecting cable 17 in the cable strain relief are in the first cable strain relief section 54 and in the second cable strain relief section 55 projections 58 provided that press in the assembled state against the sheath of the connecting cable and fix it with it.

23 shows the second inner housing element 55 in an alternative view from below. Here are according to the representation of Einpresskörpers 19 in 13 and 14 projections 42 can be seen, which are intended to push the connection lines in the insulation displacement of the respective contact element. For further explanations, please refer to the above comments on the injection-molded body 19 directed.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

Plug, electrical connector

11

Coupling (also: socket, socket, socket), electrical plug connector

12

Pin, contact member

13

Bush, contact element

14

Earthing contact, contact element

15

Earthing contact, contact element

16

Connecting cable, connecting wire (also: cable)

17

Connection cable, connection cable

18

Groove, ring groove

19

Press-fit body, press-fit and insulation body

20

contact element

21

Cutting terminal for electrical contacting of the connecting cable

22

Clamp for positive and / or non-positive contacting of the contact member

23

first outer plateau

24

middle plateau

25

second outer plateau

26

first connection section

27

second connection section

28

first edge of the middle plateau 24

29

second edge of the middle plateau 24

30

Transition areas

31

IDC knife

32

Insulation displacement slot

33

Opening of the insulation displacement slot 32

34

Expansion of the insulation displacement slot 32

35

Recess in the first connection section 26

36

receiving opening

37

clamping leg

38

nip

39

Opening of the clamping gap 38

40

mounting recess

41

projection

42

Projection on the injection body 19

43

Plastic strap, cable strain relief

44

Clamp, cable strain relief

46

inner housing element

47

casing

48

Groove in the housing

49

recess

50

receiving opening

51

spring tongue

52

first inner housing element, inner housing element

53

second inner housing element, press-fit body

54

first cable strain relief section

55

second cable strain relief section

56

locking lugs

57

Locking lugs series

58

head Start

59

connecting web

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• DE 10062476 A1 [0004, 0004]

Claims (35)

Electrical connector ( 10 . 11 ), in particular earthing contact plug connectors, in particular plugs ( 10 ) or coupling ( 11 ), comprising a) at least one contact element ( 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 ), in particular a plug pin ( 12 ) and / or a socket ( 13 ), which is connected to a corresponding contact element ( 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 ) of a corresponding connector ( 10 . 11 ) cooperates in the formation of an electrical connector, b) at least one contact element ( 20 ), which is the contact element ( 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 ) with an electrical connection line ( 16 ), c) wherein the contact element ( 20 ) at least one insulation displacement terminal ( 21 ) for electrical contacting of the connecting line ( 16 ), and d) wherein the contact element ( 20 ) at least one clamp ( 22 ) for the positive and / or non-positive contacting of the contact member ( 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 ), characterized in that e) the contact element ( 20 ) at least three parallel spaced apart plateaus ( 23 . 24 . 25 ), which are connected via connecting sections ( 26 . 27 f) wherein each plateau has at least one insulation displacement terminal ( 21 ) and / or at least one clamp ( 22 ) trains. Electrical connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the contact element ( 20 ) at least two, in particular exactly two, preferably mutually parallel, insulation displacement terminals ( 21 ) for electrical contacting of the connecting line ( 16 ) and / or exactly one clamp ( 22 ) for contacting the contact member ( 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 ) having. Electrical connector according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the contact element ( 20 ) exactly three plateaus ( 23 . 24 . 25 ), namely a first outer plateau ( 23 ), a middle plateau ( 24 ) and a second outer plateau ( 25 ), which have two connecting sections ( 26 . 27 ) are connected such that the contact element ( 20 ) has at least substantially an S-shape. Electrical connector according to claim 3, characterized in that the middle plateau ( 24 ) at a first edge ( 28 ) via a first connecting section ( 26 ) with the first outer plateau ( 23 ) and at a first edge ( 28 ) opposite second edge ( 29 ) via a second connecting section ( 27 ) with the second outer plateau ( 25 ) connected is. Electrical connector according to claim 4, characterized in that the first connecting section ( 26 ) and second connecting section ( 27 ) parallel to each other and / or perpendicular to the plateaus ( 23 . 24 . 25 ) are aligned. Electrical connector according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that between the plateaus ( 23 . 24 . 25 ) and the connecting sections ( 26 . 27 ) rounded transition areas ( 30 ) are formed. Electrical connector according to one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that the first outer plateau ( 23 ) and the middle plateau ( 24 ) each a cutting clamp ( 21 ) for contacting the connecting cable ( 16 ), the two insulation displacement terminals ( 21 ) are oriented parallel to each other and preferably have the same dimensions. Electrical connector according to claim 7, characterized in that the two insulation displacement terminals ( 21 ) two insulation displacement blades ( 31 ) having a one-sided opening ( 33 ) having insulation displacement slot ( 32 ) for the connection line ( 16 ) between them, the openings ( 33 ) of the insulation displacement slots ( 32 ) of the two insulation displacement terminals ( 21 ) to the first connection section ( 26 ) are directed. Electrical connector according to claim 8, characterized in that the insulation displacement slots ( 32 ) to the openings ( 33 ) an expansion ( 34 ) exhibit. Electrical connector according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that the first connecting portion ( 26 ) one continuously from the first outer plateau ( 23 ) to the middle plateau ( 24 ) extending recess ( 35 ) at the plateaus ( 23 . 24 ) into the openings ( 33 ) of the insulation displacement slots ( 32 ) and with the openings ( 33 ) of the insulation displacement slots ( 32 ) a common receiving opening ( 36 ) for the connection line ( 16 ) Are defined. Electrical connector according to one of claims 3 to 10, characterized in that the second outer plateau ( 25 ) a clamp ( 22 ) for contacting the contact member ( 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 ) trains. Electrical connector according to claim 11, characterized in that the terminal ( 22 ) two clamping legs ( 37 ) having a one-sided opening ( 39 ) having clamping gap ( 38 ) between them, the positive and / or non-positive with the contact member ( 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 ), in particular with a groove ( 18 ) in the contact member ( 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 ), preferably one around the contact member ( 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 ) circumferential groove ( 18 ), corresponds. Electrical connector according to claim 12, characterized in that the opening ( 39 ) of the nip ( 38 ) to the second connecting section ( 27 ) is directed. Electrical connector according to claim 13, characterized in that the second connecting portion ( 27 ) and / or the transition area ( 30 ) between the second outer plateau ( 25 ) and the second connection section ( 27 ) one to the opening ( 39 ) of the nip ( 38 ) subsequent recess ( 49 ) exhibit. Electrical connector according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the contact element ( 20 ) is integrally formed. Electrical connector according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a press-fit body ( 19 . 53 ) is provided, via which the connecting line ( 16 ) during assembly of the electrical connector ( 10 . 11 ) into the insulation displacement terminals ( 21 ) is depressible and the connecting line ( 16 ) in the mounted state in the insulation displacement terminals ( 21 ) fixed. Electrical connector according to claim 16, characterized in that the injection body ( 19 . 53 ) at least one projection ( 42 ), over which the connecting line ( 16 ) during assembly of the electrical connector ( 10 . 11 ) into the insulation displacement terminals ( 21 ) is depressible and the connecting line ( 16 ) in the mounted state in the insulation displacement terminals ( 21 ), whereby the projection ( 42 ) preferably in terms of its dimensions with the dimensions of the contact element ( 20 ) corresponds, in particular with the dimensions of the receiving opening ( 36 ) for the connection line ( 16 ). Electrical connector according to claim 16 or 17, characterized in that the injection body ( 19 ) is formed as an insulating body, the contact element ( 20 ) surrounds at least partially insulating and in particular the contact element ( 20 ) with respect to further contact elements ( 20 ) in the electrical connector ( 10 . 11 ) isolated. Electrical connector according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a cable strain relief ( 43 . 44 ) for the connection line ( 16 . 17 ), in particular via the line ( 16 . 17 ) stretched or exciting plastic tape ( 43 ) with a lock in the manner of a cable tie and / or a clamp ( 44 ), who is the leader ( 16 . 17 ) is clamped between itself and a counter body, preferably with a lock in the manner of a bag clip, and / or in an inner housing element ( 52 ) and / or in an impression body ( 53 ) integrated cable strain relief, wherein preferably a first cable strain relief section ( 54 ) on the inner housing element ( 52 ) with a second cable strain relief section ( 55 ) on the impression body ( 53 ) Corresponds, preferably latched or locked. Electrical connector according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a housing ( 47 ) is provided, the one or more contact elements ( 20 Insulating surrounds and a recess or groove ( 48 ), in particular an annular groove. Contact element ( 20 ) for connecting a contact member ( 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 ), in particular a plug pin ( 12 ) and / or a socket ( 13 ), an electrical connector ( 10 . 11 ), in particular an electrical connector ( 10 . 11 ) according to one of the preceding claims, with an electrical connection line ( 16 ), comprising a) at least one insulation displacement terminal ( 21 ) for electrical contacting of the connecting line ( 16 ), b) at least one clamp ( 22 ) for the positive and / or non-positive contacting of the contact member ( 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 ), characterized in that c) at least three parallel spaced apart plateaus ( 23 . 24 . 25 ) which are provided via connecting sections ( 26 . 27 ), d) each plateau ( 23 . 24 . 25 ) at least one insulation displacement terminal ( 21 ) and / or at least one clamp ( 22 ) trains. Contact element according to claim 21, characterized in that at least two, in particular exactly two, preferably mutually parallel, cutting clamps ( 21 ) for electrical contacting of the connecting line ( 16 ) and / or exactly one terminal ( 22 ) for contacting the contact member ( 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 ) is provided. Contact element according to claim 21 or 22, characterized in that exactly three plateaus ( 23 . 24 . 25 ), namely a first outer plateau ( 23 ), a middle plateau ( 24 ) and a second outer plateau ( 25 ), which have two connecting sections ( 26 . 27 ) are connected such that the contact element ( 20 ) has at least substantially an S-shape. Contact element according to claim 23, characterized in that the middle plateau ( 24 ) at a first edge ( 28 ) via a first connecting section ( 26 ) with the first outer plateau ( 23 ) and at a first edge ( 28 ) opposite second edge ( 29 ) via a second connecting section ( 27 ) with the second outer plateau ( 25 ) connected is. Contact element according to Claim 24, characterized in that the first connecting section ( 26 ) and second connecting section ( 27 ) parallel to each other and / or perpendicular to the plateaus ( 23 . 24 . 25 ) are aligned. Contact element according to claim 24 or 25, characterized in that between the plateaus ( 23 . 24 . 25 ) and the connecting sections ( 26 . 27 ) rounded transition areas ( 30 ) are formed. Contact element according to one of claims 24 to 26, characterized in that the first outer plateau ( 23 ) and the middle plateau ( 24 ) each a cutting clamp ( 21 ) for contacting the connecting cable ( 16 ), the two insulation displacement terminals ( 21 ) are oriented parallel to each other and preferably have the same dimensions. Contact element according to claim 27, characterized in that the two insulation displacement terminals ( 21 ) two insulation displacement blades ( 31 ) having a one-sided opening ( 33 ) having insulation displacement slot ( 32 ) for the connection line ( 16 ) between them, the openings ( 33 ) of the insulation displacement slots ( 32 ) of the two insulation displacement terminals ( 21 ) to the first connection section ( 26 ) are directed. Contact element according to claim 28, characterized in that the insulation displacement slots ( 32 ) to the openings ( 33 ) an expansion ( 34 ) exhibit. Contact element according to Claim 28 or 29, characterized in that the first connecting section ( 26 ) one continuously from the first outer plateau ( 23 ) to the middle plateau ( 24 ) extending recess ( 35 ) at the plateaus ( 23 . 24 ) into the openings ( 33 ) of the insulation displacement slots ( 32 ) and with the openings ( 33 ) of the insulation displacement slots ( 32 ) a common receiving opening ( 36 ) for the connection line ( 16 ) Are defined. Contact element according to one of claims 23 to 30, characterized in that the second outer plateau ( 25 ) a clamp ( 22 ) for contacting the contact member ( 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 ) trains. Contact element according to claim 31, characterized in that the terminal ( 22 ) two clamping legs ( 37 ) having a one-sided opening ( 39 ) having clamping gap ( 38 ) between them, the positive and / or non-positive with the contact member ( 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 ), in particular with a groove ( 18 ) in the contact member ( 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 ), preferably one around the contact member ( 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 ) circumferential groove ( 18 ), corresponds. Contact element according to claim 32, characterized in that the opening ( 39 ) of the nip ( 38 ) to the second connecting section ( 27 ) is directed. Contact element according to claim 33, characterized in that the second connecting portion ( 27 ) and / or the transition area ( 30 ) between the second outer plateau ( 25 ) and the second connection section ( 27 ) one to the opening ( 39 ) of the nip ( 38 ) subsequent recess ( 49 ) having. Contact element according to one of claims 21 to 34, characterized in that the contact element ( 20 ) is integrally formed.

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