[go: up one dir, main page]

EP1972039B1 - Connection adapter for sensors or actuators - Google Patents

Connection adapter for sensors or actuators Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP1972039B1
EP1972039B1 EP07700198A EP07700198A EP1972039B1 EP 1972039 B1 EP1972039 B1 EP 1972039B1 EP 07700198 A EP07700198 A EP 07700198A EP 07700198 A EP07700198 A EP 07700198A EP 1972039 B1 EP1972039 B1 EP 1972039B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
connection adapter
sensor
actuator
connection
plug
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Not-in-force
Application number
EP07700198A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP1972039A2 (en
Inventor
Othmar Gaidosch
Uwe Widmann
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH
Original Assignee
Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH filed Critical Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH
Publication of EP1972039A2 publication Critical patent/EP1972039A2/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP1972039B1 publication Critical patent/EP1972039B1/en
Not-in-force legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Images

Classifications

    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R31/00—Coupling parts supported only by co-operation with counterpart
    • H01R31/06—Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/502—Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
    • H01R13/504—Bases; Cases composed of different pieces different pieces being moulded, cemented, welded, e.g. ultrasonic, or swaged together
    • H01R13/5045—Bases; Cases composed of different pieces different pieces being moulded, cemented, welded, e.g. ultrasonic, or swaged together different pieces being assembled by press-fit
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/66—Structural association with built-in electrical component
    • H01R13/665—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in electronic circuit
    • H01R13/6658—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in electronic circuit on printed circuit board

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a connection adapter for sensors or actuators according to the preamble of claim 1,
  • sensors or actuators for power supply and / or signal transmission on the output side (sensors) or the input side (actuators) have contacts that form a specific mating face. Electricity or signals are transmitted via these contacts.
  • a corresponding connector is plugged with a mating face, which corresponds to the mating face of the sensor or the actuator.
  • a terminal adapter configured and configured to be connected between the terminal side of a sensor or an actuator and the input side of a connector to match different mating faces of the sensor or the actuator and the connector is known.
  • an electrical device with mutually reihbare modules which are interconnected by bridge members for transmitting electrical signals and operating voltage, each having two connectors that can be plugged into matched mating connector of two juxtaposed modules, wherein the mating connectors each have a cylindrical passage of the module housing assigned.
  • the connectors each have a substantially cylindrical outer sleeve, on the circumference of an O-shaped sealing ring is arranged, which abuts when plugged connector under pressure on the wall of the implementation.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object to eliminate the disadvantages described above and to make it possible that with changes in the sensor, the actuator or réellesteckenden connector not always the entire sensor or actuator must be changed and at the same time the reliability is increased.
  • connection adapter has a rotation protection and a sensor housing likewise has a rotation protection corresponding to the rotation protection of the connection adapter for preventing a relative movement between the connection adapter and the sensor or the actuator.
  • connection adapter is therefore an electromechanical interface between the sensor (or actuator) and a directly to be connected to this connector (also called plug, coupling, socket or the like) or other coupling to an electromechanical functional unit.
  • the mechanically and electrically fixed and tightly connected to the sensor or the actuator Connecting adapter thus forms outwardly the complementary counterpart to a predefined connector so that it must have a respective this respective shape or function.
  • connection adapters which do not fulfill a plug connection function to the outside but have a firmly molded electrical line.
  • the essential advantage of such a connection adapter is that, with a uniformly designed interface between the sensor or actuator and the connection adapter, the corresponding sensors or actuators can be modularly and thus very economically provided with a plurality of electromechanical interfaces.
  • connection adapter makes it possible, for example, always to provide one and the same mating face in the direction of the connector, while the mating face of the connection adapter can be different in the direction of the sensor or of the actuator.
  • connection adapter always the same mating face between the sensor or actuator and connection adapter is realized, while the mating face of the connection adapter in the direction of the mating face of the connector can have a variety of ways.
  • connection adapter can thereby achieve a rationalization in the production of sensors, actuators or connectors, since their mating faces can always have the desired shape, in particular depending on customer requirements, while it with differently designed adapters both in terms of their electrical function as well their mechanical or structural design, it is possible to adapt these so to speak standard versions of the sensors, actuators and connectors each other.
  • connection adapter An embodiment of a connection adapter according to the invention, to which the invention is not limited, is described below and based on the FIGS. 1 to 4 explained.
  • FIGS. 1 to 4 especially in the FIG. 1 is, as far as shown in detail, with 1 a complete sensor housing with already mounted erfindungsgeffleBem connection adapter 2 shown.
  • a receptacle 1.2 for a printed circuit board 1.3 is provided in the sensor housing 1.1.
  • the connection adapter 2 has a facing in the direction of the connector plug socket 2.1 and outwardly facing contacts 2.2.
  • the sensor housing ( FIG. 2 ) has a press-in lateral surface 1.1.1 for the printed circuit board 1.3 and its mechanical attachment and electrical contact.
  • 1.1.2 designates a support surface for the printed circuit board 1.3 or for its mechanical fastening, while 1.1.3 is a sealing surface for a seal of the connection adapter 2.
  • VerFDschutz 1.1.4 is present, which prevents a relative rotational movement between the connection adapter 2 and the sensor or the actuator or the housing.
  • another anti-rotation 1.1.3 is present, which in turn prevents a relative rotational movement between the circuit board 1.3 or its mechanical attachment and the sensor or the actuator or the housing.
  • the sensor housing 1.1 has an axial stop surface 1.1.8 and an axial latching or fastening surface 1.1.7.
  • the aforementioned embodiments of the sensor housing 1.1. Shown in FIG. 2 , Correspond with corresponding embodiments of the plug socket 2.1 of the connection adapter 2, as in FIG. 3 shown and described below.
  • the plug base 2.1 has a sealing surface 2.1.1 for a not shown here, corresponding connector.
  • at least one, preferably a plurality of contact chambers 2.1.2 are provided for receiving and fastening the contacts 2.2.
  • the contacts 2.2 can be encapsulated as inserts. If from the at least one contact chamber 2.1.2 no contact 2.2. led out, this contact chamber can either be closed or out of this a cable, in particular a connection cable to a downstream electronic device, led out.
  • the plug base 2.1 has an axial latching or fastening surface corresponding to the axial stop surface 1.1.7. Furthermore, a twist protection 2.1.4 on the plug socket 2.1 corresponding to the VerFschutz 1.1.4 available. To ensure correct mounting between the connection adapter 2 and the sensor housing 1.1. To realize (or the actuator housing), a coding 2.1.5 is provided. For the already designated seal 2.4, preferably designed as a sealing ring or as an O-ring, the plug socket 2.1 has a sealing surface 2.1.6.
  • an axial abutment surface 2.1.7 on the sensor housing 1.1 corresponding to the axial abutment surface 1.1.6 available, and execution specific a receiving bore 2.1.8 for a press nut 2.3, via which the connection adapter 2 with the mating connector, or possibly with the sensor or is bolted to the actuator.
  • the press-in nut 2.3 can also be encapsulated as an insert.
  • FIG. 4 shows the receptacle 1.2 for the circuit board 1.3, which is an electrically conductive, preferably metallic part with a circular, an angular (in particular rectangular or square) or any other round shape, which has the property that circumscribed this form radius forms a press fit with respect to the press-in circumferential surface 1.1.1.
  • This part is electrically and location-defined mechanically connected by soldering, press-fitting or the like on harnessgekantete press-fit, on additional parts or the like to the circuit board 1.3 to a fixed assembly.
  • the reference number 1.2.1 designates an (optional) anti-rotation protection, which corresponds to the anti-rotation 1.1.5.
  • a mounting surface 1.2.2 is used to press the assembly in the sensor housing 1.1 to the support surface 1.1.2.
  • a support surface 1.2.3 which corresponds to the bearing surface 1.1.2
  • a press-in 1.2.4 which corresponds to the lateral surface 1.1.1, available.
  • the circuit board 1.3 For electrical connection of the contacts 2.2 and the associated contact of a connector, the circuit board 1.3 by metallized holes 1.3.1.
  • connection adapter 2 allows the mating face of the sensor in the sensor housing 1.1 ( FIG. 2 ) is arranged to adapt the output side mating face and thus the mating face of the connector to be connected.
  • the circuit board 1.3 and in particular their plated through holes 1.3.1 it is possible to adapt the different and facing each other mating faces.
  • connection adapter 2 or its pressed or latching connection with the sensor housing 1.1 (or the housing of an actuator) has the advantage of a fast and rational assembly, in particular without further tools can be enabled.
  • connection adapter thus thus offers a large number of possibilities, namely that it adapts the different mating faces of a sensor or an actuator to the mating face of a plug connection which is always the same or, conversely, that it always has one and the same mating face of a sensor or of an actuator adapts to different plug faces of a plug connection.
  • connection adapter there is not a plug connection is connected, but that the connection adapter is connected to the end of a cable, so as to connect the sensor or actuator with a downstream device, for example, the parameters with a passive acting sensor to be supplied to the downstream device or to allow an active sensor in addition to the signal transmission and a power supply.

Landscapes

  • Details Of Connecting Devices For Male And Female Coupling (AREA)
  • Connector Housings Or Holding Contact Members (AREA)
  • Coupling Device And Connection With Printed Circuit (AREA)

Abstract

A connection adapter is configured and shaped to be connected between the connection side of a sensor or of an actuator and the input side of a plug connector in order to adapt different plug faces of the sensor or actuator and of the plug connector to each other. The connection adapter has a plug base facing toward the plug connector and with contact chambers and comprises a fastening area facing toward the sensor or actuator.

Description

Technisches GebletTechnical prayer

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Anschlussadapter für Sensoren oder Aktuatoren gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruches 1,The invention relates to a connection adapter for sensors or actuators according to the preamble of claim 1,

Stand der TechnikState of the art

Es ist bekannt, dass Sensoren oder Aktuatoren zur Stromversorgung und/oder Signalübertragung ausgangsseitig (bei Sensoren) bzw. eingangsseitig (bei Aktuatoren) Kontakte aufweisen, die ein bestimmtes Steckgesicht bilden. Über diese Kontakte wird elektrischer Strom oder Signale übertragen. Auf das Steckgesicht des Sensors oder des Aktuators wird ein korrespondierender Steckverbinder mit einem Steckgesicht aufgesteckt, welches mit dem Steckgesicht des Sensors oder des Aktuators korrespondiert. Durch diese Festlegung ist aber, je nach Anforderungen an die Steckgesichter der Sensoren, der Aktuatoren bzw. der Steckverbinder eine große Teilevielfalt erforderlich, da jedes Mal dann, wenn sich das Steckgesicht des Sensors bzw. des Aktuators ändert, auch das Steckgesicht des Steckverbinders angepasst werden muss.It is known that sensors or actuators for power supply and / or signal transmission on the output side (sensors) or the input side (actuators) have contacts that form a specific mating face. Electricity or signals are transmitted via these contacts. On the mating face of the sensor or the actuator, a corresponding connector is plugged with a mating face, which corresponds to the mating face of the sensor or the actuator. By this definition, however, depending on the requirements of the mating faces of the sensors, the actuators and the connector a large variety of parts required because every time when the mating face of the sensor or the actuator changes, the mating face of the connector can be adjusted got to.

Aus der US-A-5 302 138 ist ein Anschlussadapter bekannt, der dazu gestaltet und ausgebildet ist, zwischen der Anschlussseite eines Sensors oder eines Aktuators und der Eingangsseite eines Steckverbinders geschaltet zu werden, um unterschiedliche Steckgesichter des Sensors oder des Aktuators und des Steckverbinders einander anzupassen.From the US-A-5 302 138 For example, a terminal adapter configured and configured to be connected between the terminal side of a sensor or an actuator and the input side of a connector to match different mating faces of the sensor or the actuator and the connector is known.

Aus der DE 100 11 354 C1 ist ein elektrisches Gerät mit aneinander reihbaren Modulen bekannt, die durch Brückenglieder zur Übertragung von elektrischen Signalen und Betriebsspannung miteinander verbindbar sind, die jeweils zwei Steckverbinder aufweisen, die in angepasste Gegensteckverbinder zweier nebeneinander angeordneter Module einsteckbar sind, wobei den Gegensteckverbindern jeweils eine zylindrische Durchführung des Modulgehäuses zugeordnet ist. Darüber hinaus weisen die Steckverbinder jeweils eine Im Wesentlichen zylindrische Außenhülse auf, an deren Umfang ein O-förmiger Dichtring angeordnet Ist, der bei angestecktem Steckverbinder unter Druck an der Wandung der Durchführung anliegt.From the DE 100 11 354 C1 an electrical device with mutually reihbare modules is known, which are interconnected by bridge members for transmitting electrical signals and operating voltage, each having two connectors that can be plugged into matched mating connector of two juxtaposed modules, wherein the mating connectors each have a cylindrical passage of the module housing assigned. In addition, the connectors each have a substantially cylindrical outer sleeve, on the circumference of an O-shaped sealing ring is arranged, which abuts when plugged connector under pressure on the wall of the implementation.

Darstellung der ErfindungPresentation of the invention

Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zu Grunde, die eingangs geschilderten Nachteile zu beseitigen und es zu ermöglichen, dass bei Änderungen des Sensors, des Aktuators oder des darauf aufzusteckenden Steckverbinders nicht immer der gesamte Sensor oder Aktuator geändert werden muss und gleichzeitig die Betriebssicherheit erhöht wird.The invention is therefore based on the object to eliminate the disadvantages described above and to make it possible that with changes in the sensor, the actuator or aufzusteckenden connector not always the entire sensor or actuator must be changed and at the same time the reliability is increased.

Diese Aufgabe ist durch den Patentanspruch 1 gelöst.This object is solved by the patent claim 1.

Erfindungsgemäß ist ein Anschlussadapter vorgesehen, wobei der Anschlussadapter einen Verdrehschutz und ein Sensorgehäuse ebenfalls einen Verdrehschutz korrespondierend zu dem Verdrehschutz des Anschlussadapters zur Verhinderung einer Relativbewegung zwischen dem Anschlussadapter und dem Sensor oder dem Aktuator aufweist.According to the invention, a connection adapter is provided, wherein the connection adapter has a rotation protection and a sensor housing likewise has a rotation protection corresponding to the rotation protection of the connection adapter for preventing a relative movement between the connection adapter and the sensor or the actuator.

Der Anschlussadapter ist also eine elektromechanische Schnittstelle zwischen dem Sensor (bzw. Aktuator) und einem an diesem unmittelbar anzuschließenden Steckverbinder (auch Stecker, Kupplung, Dose oder dergleichen genannt) oder einer sonstigen Ankopplung an eine elektromechanische Funktionseinheit. Der mit dem Sensor bzw. dem Aktuator mechanisch und elektrisch fest und dicht verbundene Anschlussadapter bildet somit nach außen hin den komplementären Gegenpart zu einer vordefinierten Steckverbindung, so dass er eine diese jeweils entsprechende Gestalt bzw. Funktion aufweisen muss. Ebenso denkbar sind Anschlussadapter, die nach außen hin keine Steckverbindungsfunktion erfüllen, sondern eine fest angespritzte elektrische Leitung aufweisen. Der wesentliche Vorteil eines solchen Anschlussadapters liegt darin, dass man bei einer einheitlich gestalteten Schnittstelle zwischen Sensor bzw. Aktuator und dem Anschlussadapter die entsprechenden Sensoren bzw. Aktuatoren montagetechnisch modular und somit sehr wirtschaftlich mit einer Vielzahl von elektromechanischen Schnittstellen versehen kann. Das bedeutet, dass es der Anschlussadapter ermöglicht, z, B. in Richtung des Steckverbinders immer ein und dasselbe Steckgesicht bereitzustellen, während das Steckgesicht des Anschlussadapters in Richtung des Sensors oder des Aktuators unterschiedlich sein kann. Gleiches gilt auch umgekehrt, wobei mit dem Anschlussadapter immer das gleiche Steckgesicht zwischen Sensor bzw. Aktuator und Anschlussadapter realisiert ist, während das Steckgesicht des Anschlussadapters in Richtung des Steckgesichtes des Steckverbinders eine Vielzahl von Möglichkeiten aufweisen kann.The connection adapter is therefore an electromechanical interface between the sensor (or actuator) and a directly to be connected to this connector (also called plug, coupling, socket or the like) or other coupling to an electromechanical functional unit. The mechanically and electrically fixed and tightly connected to the sensor or the actuator Connecting adapter thus forms outwardly the complementary counterpart to a predefined connector so that it must have a respective this respective shape or function. Likewise conceivable are connection adapters which do not fulfill a plug connection function to the outside but have a firmly molded electrical line. The essential advantage of such a connection adapter is that, with a uniformly designed interface between the sensor or actuator and the connection adapter, the corresponding sensors or actuators can be modularly and thus very economically provided with a plurality of electromechanical interfaces. This means that the connection adapter makes it possible, for example, always to provide one and the same mating face in the direction of the connector, while the mating face of the connection adapter can be different in the direction of the sensor or of the actuator. The same applies vice versa, with the connection adapter always the same mating face between the sensor or actuator and connection adapter is realized, while the mating face of the connection adapter in the direction of the mating face of the connector can have a variety of ways.

Durch den Anschlussadapter lässt sich dadurch eine Rationalisierung bei der Herstellung von Sensoren, Aktuatoren bzw. Steckverbindern erzielen, da deren Steckgesichter immer die gewünschte Form, insbesondere in Abhängigkeit von Kundenwünschen, aufweisen kann, während es mit unterschiedlich gestalteten Adaptern sowohl hinsichtlich ihrer elektrischen Funktion als auch ihrer mechanischen bzw. konstruktiven Gestaltung, ermöglicht wird, diese sozusagen Standardausführungen der Sensoren, Aktuatoren und Steckverbinder einander anzupassen.Through the connection adapter can thereby achieve a rationalization in the production of sensors, actuators or connectors, since their mating faces can always have the desired shape, in particular depending on customer requirements, while it with differently designed adapters both in terms of their electrical function as well their mechanical or structural design, it is possible to adapt these so to speak standard versions of the sensors, actuators and connectors each other.

Weitere Ausgestaltungen, aus denen entsprechende Vorteile resultieren, sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.Further embodiments, from which corresponding advantages result, are specified in the subclaims.

Kurze Beschreibung der ZeichnungShort description of the drawing

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Anschlussadapters, auf das die Erfindung jedoch nicht beschränkt ist, ist im Folgenden beschrieben und anhand der Figuren 1 bis 4 erläutert.An embodiment of a connection adapter according to the invention, to which the invention is not limited, is described below and based on the FIGS. 1 to 4 explained.

Wege zur Ausführung der ErfindungWays to carry out the invention

In den Figuren 1 bis 4, insbesondere in der Figur 1, ist, soweit im Einzelnen dargestellt, mit 1 ein komplettes Sensorgehäuse mit schon montiertem erfindungsgemäBem Anschlussadapter 2 gezeigt. In dem Sensorgehäuse 1.1 ist eine Aufnahme 1.2 für eine Leiterplatte 1.3 vorgesehen. Der Anschlussadapter 2 weist einen in Richtung des Steckverbinders gewandten Steckersockel 2.1 sowie nach außen gewandte Kontakte 2.2 auf. Das Sensorgehäuse (Figur 2) weist eine Einpress-Mantelfläche 1.1.1 für die Leiterplatte 1.3 und deren mechanische Befestigung sowie elektrische Kontaktierung auf. Mit 1.1.2 ist eine Auflagefläche für die Leiterplatte 1.3 bzw. für deren mechanische Befestigung bezeichnet, während 1.1.3 eine Dichtfläche für eine Dichtung des Anschlussadapters 2 ist. Weiterhin ist ein Verdrehschutz 1.1.4 vorhanden, der eine relative Drehbewegung zwischen dem Anschlussadapter 2 und dem Sensor oder dem Aktuator bzw. deren Gehäuse verhindert. Optional ist noch ein weiterer Verdrehschutz 1.1.3 vorhanden, der seinerseits eine relative Drehbewegung zwischen der Leiterplatte 1.3 bzw. deren mechanischen Befestigung und dem Sensor oder dem Aktuator bzw. deren Gehäuse verhindert.In the FIGS. 1 to 4 , especially in the FIG. 1 is, as far as shown in detail, with 1 a complete sensor housing with already mounted erfindungsgemäBem connection adapter 2 shown. In the sensor housing 1.1, a receptacle 1.2 for a printed circuit board 1.3 is provided. The connection adapter 2 has a facing in the direction of the connector plug socket 2.1 and outwardly facing contacts 2.2. The sensor housing ( FIG. 2 ) has a press-in lateral surface 1.1.1 for the printed circuit board 1.3 and its mechanical attachment and electrical contact. 1.1.2 designates a support surface for the printed circuit board 1.3 or for its mechanical fastening, while 1.1.3 is a sealing surface for a seal of the connection adapter 2. Furthermore, a Verdrehschutz 1.1.4 is present, which prevents a relative rotational movement between the connection adapter 2 and the sensor or the actuator or the housing. Optionally, another anti-rotation 1.1.3 is present, which in turn prevents a relative rotational movement between the circuit board 1.3 or its mechanical attachment and the sensor or the actuator or the housing.

Schließlich weist das Sensorgehäuse 1.1 eine axiale Anschlagfläche 1.1.8 sowie eine axiale Rast- bzw. Befestigungsfläche 1.1.7 auf.Finally, the sensor housing 1.1 has an axial stop surface 1.1.8 and an axial latching or fastening surface 1.1.7.

Die vorstehend genannten Ausgestaltungen des Sensorgehauses 1.1., gezeigt in Figur 2, korrespondieren mit entsprechenden Ausgestaltungen des Steckersockels 2.1 des Anschlussadapters 2, wie er in Figur 3 gezeigt und im Folgenden beschrieben ist. Der Steckersockel 2.1 weist eine Dichtfläche 2.1,1 für eine hier nicht dargestellte, korrespondierende Steckverbindung auf. Weiterhin sind zumindest eine, vorzugsweise mehrere Kontaktkammern 2.1.2 zur Aufnahme und Befestigung der Kontakte 2.2 vorgesehen. Alternativ können die Kontakte 2.2 auch als Einlegeteile umspritzt werden. Wenn aus der zumindest einen Kontaktkammer 2.1.2 kein Kontakt 2.2. herausgeführt ist, kann diese Kontaktkammer entweder verschlossen sein oder aus dieser ein Kabel, insbesondere ein Verbindungskabel zu einem nachgeschalteten elektronischen Gerät, herausgeführt sein.The aforementioned embodiments of the sensor housing 1.1., Shown in FIG. 2 , Correspond with corresponding embodiments of the plug socket 2.1 of the connection adapter 2, as in FIG. 3 shown and described below. The plug base 2.1 has a sealing surface 2.1.1 for a not shown here, corresponding connector. Furthermore, at least one, preferably a plurality of contact chambers 2.1.2 are provided for receiving and fastening the contacts 2.2. Alternatively, the contacts 2.2 can be encapsulated as inserts. If from the at least one contact chamber 2.1.2 no contact 2.2. led out, this contact chamber can either be closed or out of this a cable, in particular a connection cable to a downstream electronic device, led out.

Weiterhin weist der Steckersockel 2.1 eine axiale Rast- bzw. Befestigungsfläche korrespondierend zu der axialen Anschlagsfläche 1.1.7 auf. Weiterhin ist ein Verdrehschutz 2.1.4 am Steckersockel 2.1 korrespondierend zu dem Verdrehschutz 1.1.4 vorhanden. Um eine lagegerechte Montage zwischen dem Anschlussadapter 2 und dem Sensorgehäuse 1.1. (bzw. dem Aktuatorgehäuse) realisieren zu können, ist eine Codierung 2.1.5 vorgesehen. Für die schon bezeichnete Dichtung 2.4, vorzugsweise ausgebildet als Dichtring oder als O-Ring, weist der Steckersockel 2.1 eine Dichtfläche 2.1.6 auf. Schließlich sind noch eine axiale Anschlagefläche 2.1.7 am Sensorgehäuse 1.1 korrespondierend zu der axialen Anschlagsfläche 1.1.6 vorhanden, sowie ausführungsspezifisch eine Aufnahmebohrung 2.1.8 für eine Einpressmutter 2.3, über die der Anschlussadapter 2 mit dem Gegenstecker, oder ggf. mit dem Sensor bzw. dem Aktuator verschraubt wird. Alternativ kann die Einpressmutter 2.3 auch als Einlegeteil umspritzt werden.Furthermore, the plug base 2.1 has an axial latching or fastening surface corresponding to the axial stop surface 1.1.7. Furthermore, a twist protection 2.1.4 on the plug socket 2.1 corresponding to the Verdrehschutz 1.1.4 available. To ensure correct mounting between the connection adapter 2 and the sensor housing 1.1. To realize (or the actuator housing), a coding 2.1.5 is provided. For the already designated seal 2.4, preferably designed as a sealing ring or as an O-ring, the plug socket 2.1 has a sealing surface 2.1.6. Finally, an axial abutment surface 2.1.7 on the sensor housing 1.1 corresponding to the axial abutment surface 1.1.6 available, and execution specific a receiving bore 2.1.8 for a press nut 2.3, via which the connection adapter 2 with the mating connector, or possibly with the sensor or is bolted to the actuator. Alternatively, the press-in nut 2.3 can also be encapsulated as an insert.

Figur 4 zeigt die Aufnahme 1.2 für die Leiterplatte 1.3, bei der es sich um ein elektrisch leitendes, vorzugsweise metallisches Teil mit einer kreisrunden, einer eckigen (insbesondere rechteckigen oder quadratischen) oder einer sonstigen Rundform handelt, das die Eigenschaft hat, dass der dieser Form umschriebene Umkreis eine Presspassung in Bezug auf die Einpress-Mantelfläche 1.1.1 bildet. Dieses Teil ist elektrisch und lagedefiniert mechanisch durch Löten, Einpressen oder dergleichen über hochgekantete Einpressstifte, über Zusatzteile oder dergleichen mit der Leiterplatte 1.3 zu einer festen Baugruppe verbunden. FIG. 4 shows the receptacle 1.2 for the circuit board 1.3, which is an electrically conductive, preferably metallic part with a circular, an angular (in particular rectangular or square) or any other round shape, which has the property that circumscribed this form radius forms a press fit with respect to the press-in circumferential surface 1.1.1. This part is electrically and location-defined mechanically connected by soldering, press-fitting or the like on hochgekantete press-fit, on additional parts or the like to the circuit board 1.3 to a fixed assembly.

Alternativ dazu kann daran gedacht werden, die Leiterplatte 1.3 mit deren Aufnahme 1.2 zu verkleben.Alternatively, it can be thought of gluing the printed circuit board 1.3 with their recording 1.2.

Die Bezugsziffer 1.2.1 bezeichnet einen (optionalen) Verdrehschutz, der mit dem Verdrehschutz 1.1.5 korrespondiert. Eine Montagefläche 1.2.2 dient zum Einpressen der Baugruppe in das Sensorgehäuse 1.1 bis zu der Auflagefläche 1.1.2.The reference number 1.2.1 designates an (optional) anti-rotation protection, which corresponds to the anti-rotation 1.1.5. A mounting surface 1.2.2 is used to press the assembly in the sensor housing 1.1 to the support surface 1.1.2.

Zwecks lagerichtigem Einbau und Befestigung sind noch eine Auflegefläche 1.2.3, die mit der Auflagefläche 1.1.2 korrespondiert, sowie eine Einpressfläche 1.2.4, die mit der Mantelfläche 1.1.1 korrespondiert, vorhanden.For the purpose of correct installation and mounting are still a support surface 1.2.3, which corresponds to the bearing surface 1.1.2, and a press-in 1.2.4, which corresponds to the lateral surface 1.1.1, available.

Zur elektrischen Verbindung der Kontakte 2.2 und dem zugehörigen Kontakt einer Steckverbindung weist die Leiterplatte 1.3 durch metallisierte Bohrungen 1.3.1 auf.For electrical connection of the contacts 2.2 and the associated contact of a connector, the circuit board 1.3 by metallized holes 1.3.1.

Aus den vorstehenden Ausführungen und mit Blick auf die Figuren 1-4 wird also klar und deutlich, dass es der Anschlussadapter 2 (Figur 3) ermöglicht, dass Steckgesicht des Sensors, das in dem Sensorgehäuse 1.1 (Figur 2) angeordnet ist, dem ausgangsseitigen Steckgesicht und damit dem Steckgesicht des anzuschließenden Steckverbinders, anzupassen. Durch die Leiterplatte 1.3 und insbesondere deren durchmetallisierten Bohrungen 1.3.1 wird es möglich, die unterschiedlichen und einander zugewandten Steckgesichter einander anzupassen. Die rastende bzw. eingepresste Verbindung der Aufnahme 1.2 für die Leiterplatte 1.3 In dem Anschlussadapter 2 bzw. dessen eingepresste oder rastende Verbindung mit dem Sensorgehäuse 1.1 (bzw. dem Gehäuse eines Aktuators) hat den Vorteil einer schnellen und rationalen Montage, die insbesondere ohne weitere Werkzeuge ermöglicht werden kann.From the foregoing and with a view to the Figures 1-4 So it becomes clear that the connection adapter 2 ( FIG. 3 ) allows the mating face of the sensor in the sensor housing 1.1 ( FIG. 2 ) is arranged to adapt the output side mating face and thus the mating face of the connector to be connected. By the circuit board 1.3 and in particular their plated through holes 1.3.1, it is possible to adapt the different and facing each other mating faces. In the connection adapter 2 or its pressed or latching connection with the sensor housing 1.1 (or the housing of an actuator) has the advantage of a fast and rational assembly, in particular without further tools can be enabled.

Insgesamt bietet der erfindungsgemäße Anschlussadapter also somit eine Vielzahl von Möglichkeiten, dass er nämlich die unterschiedlichen Steckgesichter eines Sensors bzw. eines Aktuators an das immer gleich bleibende Steckgesicht einer Steckverbindung anpasst oder umgekehrt, dass er nämlich immer ein und dasselbe Steckgesicht eines Sensors bzw. eines Aktuators an unterschiedliche Steckgesichter einer Steckverbindung anpasst.Overall, the connection adapter according to the invention thus thus offers a large number of possibilities, namely that it adapts the different mating faces of a sensor or an actuator to the mating face of a plug connection which is always the same or, conversely, that it always has one and the same mating face of a sensor or of an actuator adapts to different plug faces of a plug connection.

Außerdem ist es mit dem Anschlussadapter möglich, dass dort nicht eine Steckverbindung angeschlossen wird, sondern dass der Anschlussadapter am Ende eines Kabels angeschlossen Ist, um somit den Sensor bzw. Aktuator mit einem nachgeschalteten Gerät zu verbinden, zum beispielsweise die Parameter, die mit einem passiv wirkenden Sensor aufgenommen werden, dem nachgeschalteten Gerät zuzuführen oder bei einem aktiven Sensor neben der Signalübertragung auch eine Stromversorgung zu ermöglichen.It is also possible with the connection adapter that there is not a plug connection is connected, but that the connection adapter is connected to the end of a cable, so as to connect the sensor or actuator with a downstream device, for example, the parameters with a passive acting sensor to be supplied to the downstream device or to allow an active sensor in addition to the signal transmission and a power supply.

Gleiches gilt auch für Aktuatoren, die über den erfindungsgemäßen Anschlussadapter mit Strom und/oder Steuersignalen versorgt werden.The same applies to actuators that are supplied with power and / or control signals via the connection adapter according to the invention.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

11
Sensor-Gehäuse komplettSensor housing complete
1.11.1
Sensorgehäusesensor housing
1.1.11.1.1
Einpress-Mantelfläche für Aufnahme-Leiterplatte 1.2 (mechanische Befestigung und elektrische Kontaktierung)Press-in jacket surface for receiving printed circuit board 1.2 (mechanical fastening and electrical contacting)
1.1.21.1.2
Auflagefläche (für Aufnahme-Leiterplatte 1.2)Bearing surface (for mounting PCB 1.2)
1.1.31.1.3
Dichtfläche (für Dichtring 2.4)Sealing surface (for sealing ring 2.4)
1.1.41.1.4
Verdrehschutz (für Steckersockel 2.1)Anti-rotation protection (for plug socket 2.1)
1.1.51.1.5
Verdrehschutz (nur optional, da zwischen Flächen 1.1.1 und 1.2.4 Pressverbindung vorgesehen Ist) für Aufnahme-Leiterplatte 1.2Anti-rotation protection (only optional, as provided between surfaces 1.1.1 and 1.2.4 press connection) for mounting circuit board 1.2
1.1.61.1.6
Axiale Anschlagfläche (für Steckersockel 2.1)Axial stop surface (for plug socket 2.1)
1.1.71.1.7
Axiale Rast- bzw. Befestigungefläche (für Seckersockel 2.1)Axial latching or attachment surface (for Secker base 2.1)
1.21.2
Aufnahme-LeiterplatteRecording PCB
1.2.11.2.1
(optionaler) Verdrehschutz (korrespondierend zu 1.1.5)(optional) anti-rotation protection (corresponding to 1.1.5)
1.2.21.2.2
Montagefläche (zum Einpressen der Baugruppe ins Sensorgehäuse 1.1 bis zur Auflagefläche 1.1.2)Mounting surface (for pressing the module into the sensor housing 1.1 to the support surface 1.1.2)
1.2.31.2.3
Auflagefläche (korrespondierend zur Auflagefläche 1.1.2)Bearing surface (corresponding to bearing surface 1.1.2)
1.2.41.2.4
Einpressfläche (korrespondierend zur Mantelfläche 1.1.1)Press-fit surface (corresponding to the lateral surface 1.1.1)
1.31.3
Leiterplattecircuit board
1.3.11.3.1
Durchmetallisierte Leiterplatten-Bohrung (für Kontaktenden 2.2.1)Through-plated PCB hole (for contact ends 2.2.1)
22
Anschlussadapterconnection adapter
2.12.1
Steckersockelplug socket
2.1.12.1.1
Dichtfläche für korrespondierende Steckverbindung (spezifisch für den hier exemplarischen Fall)Sealing surface for corresponding plug connection (specifically for the exemplary case here)
2.1.22.1.2
Kontaktkammer (zur Aufnahme und Befestigung der Kontakte 2.2)Contact chamber (for receiving and fixing the contacts 2.2)
2.1.32.1.3
Axiale Rast- bzw. Befestigungsfläche (korrespondierend zu Rastfläche 1.1.7)Axial latching or fastening surface (corresponding to locking surface 1.1.7)
2.1.42.1.4
Verdrehschutz (korrespondierend zu 1.1.4)Anti-rotation protection (corresponding to 1.1.4)
2.1.52.1.5
Codierung für lagegerechte MontageCoding for correct mounting
2.1.62.1.6
Dichtfläche (für Dichtring 2.4)Sealing surface (for sealing ring 2.4)
2.1.72.1.7
Axiale Anschlagfläche an Sensorgehäuse (korrespondierend zur Fläche 1.1.6)Axial stop surface on sensor housing (corresponding to surface 1.1.6)
2.1.82.1.8
Aufnahmebohrung (für Einpress-Mutter 2.3, spezifisch für den hier exemplarischen Fall)Receiving bore (for press-in nut 2.3, specifically for the exemplary case here)
2.22.2
KontaktContact
2.2.12.2.1
Leiterplattenseitiges Kontaktende (als Einpressstift für durchmetallisiertes Loch von Leiterplatte 1.3)PCB-side contact end (as press-in pin for through-plated hole of PCB 1.3)
2.32.3
Einpress-Mutter (spezifisch für die hier exemplarisch dargestellte Auslegung, in der Regel entfällt dieses Teil)Press-in nut (specific to the example shown here, usually this part is omitted)
2.42.4
Dichtring zwischen Anschlussadapter und Sensor-GehäuseSealing ring between connection adapter and sensor housing

Claims (10)

  1. Connection adapter (2) which is configured and designed to be connected between the connection side of a sensor or an actuator and the input side of a plug connector in order to match different plug faces of the sensor or of the actuator and of the plug connector to one another, characterized in that the connection adapter (2) has a rotation-prevention means (2.1.4), and a sensor housing (1.1) has a rotation-prevention means (1.1.4) which corresponds to the rotation-prevention means (2.1.4) in order to prevent a relative movement between the connection adapter (2) and the sensor or the actuator.
  2. Connection adapter (2) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the connection adapter (2) has a plug base (2.1), which faces in the direction of the plug connector and has contact chambers (2.1.2), and a fastening region (2.1.3), which faces in the direction of the sensor or actuator.
  3. Connection adapter (2) according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the fastening region (2.1.3) and the associated fastening region of the sensor or of the actuator are designed to be fixed in position relative to one another in a latching manner.
  4. Connection adapter (2) according to Claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that a seal (2.4) is arranged between the connection adapter (2) and a housing of the sensor or of the actuator.
  5. Connection adapter (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing of the sensor or of the actuator (1.1) is designed to accommodate a printed circuit board.
  6. Connection adapter (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the printed circuit board (1.3) is pressed into the housing of the sensor or of the actuator (1.1).
  7. Connection adapter (2) according to Claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, characterized in that the plug base (2.1) is designed to accommodate a printed circuit board (1.3).
  8. Connection adapter (2) according to Claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 7, characterized in that the printed circuit board (1.3) is pressed into the plug base (2.1).
  9. Connection adapter (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a contact (2.2) or a cable is routed out of the at least one contact chamber (2.1.2).
  10. Connection adapter (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connection adapter (2) has a coding means (2.1.5) for positionally correct mounting on the sensor or on the actuator.
EP07700198A 2006-01-11 2007-01-08 Connection adapter for sensors or actuators Not-in-force EP1972039B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE102006001629 2006-01-11
PCT/EP2007/000088 WO2007082647A2 (en) 2006-01-11 2007-01-08 Connection adapter for sensors or actuators

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP1972039A2 EP1972039A2 (en) 2008-09-24
EP1972039B1 true EP1972039B1 (en) 2012-03-28

Family

ID=37734399

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP07700198A Not-in-force EP1972039B1 (en) 2006-01-11 2007-01-08 Connection adapter for sensors or actuators

Country Status (6)

Country Link
US (1) US7699658B2 (en)
EP (1) EP1972039B1 (en)
JP (1) JP2009523301A (en)
CN (1) CN101371410A (en)
AT (1) ATE551758T1 (en)
WO (1) WO2007082647A2 (en)

Families Citing this family (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20110068733A1 (en) * 2008-02-11 2011-03-24 Paul Duda Electronic vampire
FR2951264B1 (en) * 2009-10-12 2014-04-11 Schneider Electric Ind Sas CONFIGURABLE DETECTION DEVICE
JP5548088B2 (en) * 2010-09-30 2014-07-16 アズビル株式会社 Electronic device holding socket and flame sensor
US8961008B2 (en) * 2011-10-03 2015-02-24 Rosemount Inc. Modular dual-compartment temperature transmitter
TWI483102B (en) 2013-04-15 2015-05-01 Hon Hai Prec Ind Co Ltd Electronic device and power adapter
HUE030885T2 (en) * 2013-04-26 2017-06-28 Grieshaber Vega Kg Sensor unit
DE102015121156B4 (en) * 2015-12-04 2019-01-31 HARTING Electronics GmbH Modular housing outlet system
CN209857926U (en) * 2019-02-12 2019-12-27 精量电子（深圳）有限公司 Sensor with a sensor element
CN115579673A (en) * 2022-10-31 2023-01-06 苏州华之杰电讯股份有限公司 A convenient plug-in smart plug

Family Cites Families (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPH01164691U (en) * 1988-05-09 1989-11-16
US5302138A (en) 1992-03-18 1994-04-12 Shields Winston E Electrical coupler with watertight fitting
JP3309808B2 (en) * 1998-08-04 2002-07-29 株式会社デンソー Pressure detector
JP2001085096A (en) * 1999-09-13 2001-03-30 Hitachi Ltd Connector terminal shape
EP1216405B1 (en) * 1999-09-28 2004-08-04 Rosemount Inc. Environmentally sealed instrument loop adapter
DE10011354C1 (en) * 2000-03-11 2001-07-19 Hirschmann Electronics Gmbh Modular electrical control and monitoring device has bridge elements provided between adjacent modules provided with sealed plug-in connections

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
EP1972039A2 (en) 2008-09-24
US7699658B2 (en) 2010-04-20
WO2007082647A3 (en) 2007-11-08
JP2009523301A (en) 2009-06-18
ATE551758T1 (en) 2012-04-15
US20090011630A1 (en) 2009-01-08
CN101371410A (en) 2009-02-18
WO2007082647A2 (en) 2007-07-26

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP1972039B1 (en) Connection adapter for sensors or actuators
EP3613110B1 (en) Assembly for a plug connector part with a contact insert and a grounding element
EP3067670B1 (en) Plug assembly for a sensor and a method of assembling a plug assembly for a sensor
WO2008049610A1 (en) Secured plug connection and method for its production
EP2098838B1 (en) Filling level measuring device
WO2007113030A1 (en) Connection module for connecting a control unit or similar to a drive unit
DE3835755C2 (en)
EP2980923A1 (en) Automation assembly for industrial process automation
WO2016165705A1 (en) Actuator for a motor vehicle clutch, comprising a support with a plug held therein, and hybrid module comprising such an actuator
DE102007001995A1 (en) Connection adapter e.g. electromechanical interface, for sensor or actuator, has circuit board pressed into housing and plug socket, and adapter is connected between connection side of sensors and input side of plug connector
EP2001092A1 (en) Electric device for a motor vehicle, in particular a sensor
EP2217811B1 (en) Modular-type electric installation system
DE102022202685A1 (en) Connector and method of making a connector
BE1027151B1 (en) Connector with a contacting element designed as a cast part
WO2009068439A1 (en) Angle plug for coaxial cable
DE102014012739A1 (en) Electrical connector, connector element and use
DE19718311A1 (en) Housing part with integrated plug
EP1724881A2 (en) Connector with a housing made of two plastic half-shells
DE29701838U1 (en) Electrical device with a shield connection
EP4285447A1 (en) Electrical device, device connection part for the electrical device, and method for manufacturing an electrical device
WO2023179823A1 (en) Electrical device comprising a housing and a conductor projecting from the housing
EP2194608B1 (en) Connector device
DE102005005252B4 (en) contactor
EP4557522A1 (en) Set of lines with plug connector
WO2025131505A1 (en) Circular connector for an automation field device

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20080614

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A2

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 20081027

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

DAX Request for extension of the european patent (deleted)
GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: NOT ENGLISH

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: REF

Ref document number: 551758

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20120415

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: LANGUAGE OF EP DOCUMENT: GERMAN

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R096

Ref document number: 502007009570

Country of ref document: DE

Effective date: 20120524

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: NV

Representative=s name: E. BLUM & CO. AG PATENT- UND MARKENANWAELTE VSP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: NL

Ref legal event code: VDEP

Effective date: 20120328

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120328

LTIE Lt: invalidation of european patent or patent extension

Effective date: 20120328

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120629

Ref country code: LV

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120328

Ref country code: FI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120328

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CY

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120328

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: RO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120328

Ref country code: SI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120328

Ref country code: PL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120328

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120728

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120328

Ref country code: CZ

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120328

Ref country code: EE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120328

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120328

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120730

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120328

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120328

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120328

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20130103

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R097

Ref document number: 502007009570

Country of ref document: DE

Effective date: 20130103

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120709

BERE Be: lapsed

Owner name: HIRSCHMANN AUTOMATION AND CONTROL G.M.B.H.

Effective date: 20130131

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: BG

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120628

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20130131

GBPC Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 20130108

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: MM4A

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: ST

Effective date: 20130930

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: BE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20130131

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20130131

Ref country code: GB

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20130108

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20130108

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: TR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120328

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20130108

Ref country code: HU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT; INVALID AB INITIO

Effective date: 20070108

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20180122

Year of fee payment: 12

Ref country code: CH

Payment date: 20180119

Year of fee payment: 12

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AT

Payment date: 20180122

Year of fee payment: 12

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R119

Ref document number: 502007009570

Country of ref document: DE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: MM01

Ref document number: 551758

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20190108

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20190801

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20190131

Ref country code: AT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20190108

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20190131