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EP2312705B1
EP2312705B1 EP09012990A EP09012990A EP2312705B1 EP 2312705 B1 EP2312705 B1 EP 2312705B1 EP 09012990 A EP09012990 A EP 09012990A EP 09012990 A EP09012990 A EP 09012990A EP 2312705 B1 EP2312705 B1 EP 2312705B1
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Heiko Pantke
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R43/00—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
    • H01R43/26—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for engaging or disengaging the two parts of a coupling device
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    • 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
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/629—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances
    • H01R13/62905—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances comprising a camming member
    • H01R13/62911—U-shaped sliding element

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  • the invention relates to an electrical connector with two connector parts which can be plugged together, which are coupled together in the assembled state of the connector via a slide guided in a first of the two connector parts in particular transversely to the direction of insertion by the second connector part provided with at least one assigned cam with a slide in the Recess is brought into engagement, which is designed so that the two connector parts are completely contracted during the transfer of the slider to an end position. It further relates to a method for mounting such a connector.
  • the invention is therefore an object of the invention to provide an improved electrical connector and an improved method of the type mentioned that allow automatic assembly or mating operation by means of a robot in the most reliable manner possible.
  • the assembly of the connector that is, the mating of the two connector parts can be done in a reliable manner by means of a robot.
  • the latch provided for the cam can be fed directly to the Endverrastung without operating the slide.
  • the slider can be moved out of the defined position.
  • the housing of the first connector part is provided with a handle for a robot hand. This allows a respective robot hand to grasp the housing to be mated safely and accurately.
  • the housing of the second connector part is provided with a circumferential insertion bevel for the automatic centering of the first connector part or of an associated insert during assembly. This accurate centering is achieved during the performed by a robot assembly or insertion.
  • the desired plug-in connection is automatically produced, in which the two connector parts are completely plugged together.
  • the slide is inserted in its defined position or end position in the first connector part.
  • the slide can be locked in its defined position or end position by latching means provided between it and the first connector part.
  • the slider may be formed in particular U-shaped, wherein the two legs are each provided with a recess into each of which the second connector part associated cam can be introduced.
  • a respective recess preferably has an at least substantially straight course.
  • a preferred practical embodiment of the connector according to the invention is characterized in that nach.der mounting of the cam in the relevant region of the recess of its defined position or end position engaging slide locked and with a moving out of the slider from the defined position from this latch is solvable ,
  • the or provided for the locking cams can therefore be fed directly to the Endverrastung without operating the slide. It is particularly advantageous if the slider is inserted in its defined position or end position in the first connector part and the cam with a withdrawal of the slider from the first connector part of the latch is releasable.
  • one of the two connector parts comprises a connector housing and the other connector part comprises a socket housing.
  • the plug housing can be designed to accommodate a plurality of plug modules and the socket housing for receiving a corresponding number of receptacles.
  • the housing of the first connector part is designed as a socket housing and the housing of the second connector part as a plug housing.
  • the circumferential insertion bevel of the housing of the second connector part designed as a plug housing can be provided in particular for the independent centering of the plug-in sleeve insert assigned to the first connector part.
  • the connector according to the invention is thus designed so that the assembly, ie the mating process can be performed in a reliable and simple manner by means of a robot. Due to the gripping strip provided on the housing of the first connector part, a respective robot hand can grip the housing to be joined securely and precisely. By means of the insertion angle associated with the second connector part, a precise centering is achieved during the insertion process.
  • the provided for locking cams can be fed directly to the Endverrastung, without actuating the slide. In particular, for the service case, the slider can be moved out of the defined position.
  • the method according to the invention according to claim 15 is used for mounting a connector according to the invention and is characterized in that the two connector parts of the connector in a defined position einskydem slider are mated by means of a robot.
  • two cams 18 are provided which cooperate with a respective recess 16 provided in the slide 16.
  • the cams 18 are resiliently arranged on the base body 14 'of the second connector part 14, wherein they may be provided, for example, on resilient tabs 22 of the second connector part 14.
  • the slider 16 has insertion bevels 24 (see also Fig. 4 ) for the cam 18, over which they are initially deflected against the spring force during assembly of the connector 10, that is, when mating the two connector parts 12, 14, at a defined position engaging slide 16, before they by the spring force into the recesses 20 of the slider 16 engage.
  • the housing of the first connector part 12 may be provided with a handle bar 26 for a robot hand (see also Fig. 2 ).
  • the housing of the second connector part 14 may be provided with a circumferential lead-in bevel 28 (cf. Fig. 3 ) be provided for automatic or automatic centering of the first connector part 12 and an associated insert 30 during assembly.
  • the defined position of the slide 16 may in particular correspond to its end position (cf. Fig. 2 and 6 ). In this case, the slider 16 may be inserted in this defined or end position, in particular in the first connector part 12.
  • the slide 16 can be provided by latching means 38 provided between it and the first connector part 12 (cf. Fig. 2 ) can be locked in its defined position or end position.
  • the slider 16 may be formed in particular U-shaped (see also Fig. 7 ).
  • the two legs 16 ' may each be provided with a recess 20, in each of which a second connector part 14 associated cam 18 can be introduced.
  • the recesses 20 may each have an at least substantially rectilinear course (cf. Fig. 7 ).
  • the connector 10 may in particular also be designed so that after assembly, the cams 18 in the respective region of the recesses 20 of the defined position engaging slider 16 engage and detachable with a movement of the slider 16 from the defined position or end position from this latch are.
  • the slider 16 in its defined position or end position in particular at least substantially completely inserted into the first connector part 12. With the withdrawal of the slider 16 from the first connector part 12, the cams 18 can then be released from the latch.
  • One of the two connector parts 12, 14 may comprise a plug housing and the other connector part a socket housing, in particular flat plug housing.
  • the plug housing can be designed to accommodate a plurality of plug modules and the socket housing for receiving a corresponding number of receptacles.
  • the circumferential lead-in bevel 28 of the housing of the second connector part 14, which is designed, for example, as a plug housing, can be used for self-centering of the plug-in sleeve insert 30 assigned to the first connector part 12 (cf. Fig. 3 ) be provided.
  • the two connector parts 12, 14 of the connector 10 can now be plugged together at its defined position engaging slide 16 by means of a robot.
  • Fig. 2 shows a schematic representation of the connector 10 according to Fig. 1 before its installation. Corresponding parts are assigned the same reference numerals.
  • the second connector part 14 is already mounted in a vehicle. In this case, it can be fixed to a carrier 34, for example via latching means 32.
  • the first connector part 14 is in the delivery state, e.g. shown with slide 16 inserted in the housing.
  • latching means 38 with the housing of the first connector part 12.
  • latching means 38 for example, a latching arm 40 associated with the housing of the first connector part 12 with a latching lug 42 provided at the free end and a recess 46 provided, for example, in the web 44 of the U-shaped slide 16 (see also again Fig. 1 ).
  • Fig. 3 shows a schematic, partial sectional view of the connector 10 according to Fig. 1 during the assembly, in which it can be seen, as by the circumferential lead-in bevel 28 of the second connector part 14, an automatic or automatic centering of the first connector part 12 and its use, such as socket insert 30 is carried out.
  • Fig. 4 shows a further schematic, partial sectional view of the connector 10 according to Fig. 1 during assembly, in which it can be seen how the cams 18 are brought at its defined or end position engaging slide 16 via the provided on this insertion bevels 24 directly to the final locking in the recesses 20.
  • Fig. 5 shows a further schematic, partial sectional view of the connector 10 according to Fig. 1 after installation. As based on the Fig. 5 can be seen, the cams 18 are now in the Endverrastung.
  • Fig. 6 shows a schematic, partial perspective view of the connector 10 according to Fig. 1 after installation, in which again the located in the Endverrastung cams 18 can be seen.
  • Fig. 8 shows a further schematic partial view of the second connector part 16 of the connector 10, in which in particular again the self-centering guide bevel 28 of this second connector part 16 can be seen.
  • the slider 16 can be moved out of the defined end position and then transferred back to its defined or end position.
  • the slide 16 brings a reduction in the insertion forces with it.

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Abstract

The connector (10) has intermateable connector parts (12, 14) coupled with each other by a slider (16) in a mounted condition of the connector. Cams (18) are resiliently arranged at a base body (14') of one of the connector parts. The slider includes tapered inlets (24) for the cams. The cams travel on the inlets against resilient force by the slider during mounting the connector by connecting the connector parts before the cams are engaged in openings (20) of the slider by the resilient force. The housing of the other connector part includes a gripping strip (26) for a robot hand. An independent claim is also included for a method for mounting an electrical plug connector.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen elektrischen Steckverbinder mit zwei zusammensteckbaren Verbinderteilen, die im montierten Zustand des Steckverbinders über einen in einem ersten der beiden Verbinderteile insbesondere quer zur Steckrichtung geführten Schieber miteinander gekoppelt sind, indem das zweite Verbinderteil über wenigstens einen ihm zugeordneten Nocken mit einer im Schieber vorgesehenen Ausnehmung in Eingriff gebracht ist, die so ausgeführt ist, dass die beiden Verbinderteile während der Überführung des Schiebers in eine Endstellung vollständig zusammengezogen werden. Sie betrifft ferner ein Verfahren zur Montage eines solchen Steckverbinders.The invention relates to an electrical connector with two connector parts which can be plugged together, which are coupled together in the assembled state of the connector via a slide guided in a first of the two connector parts in particular transversely to the direction of insertion by the second connector part provided with at least one assigned cam with a slide in the Recess is brought into engagement, which is designed so that the two connector parts are completely contracted during the transfer of the slider to an end position. It further relates to a method for mounting such a connector.

Das Dokument DE-A1-3645179 offenbart einen elektrischen Steck verbinden mit zwei zusammensteckbaren Verbinderteilen gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The document DE-A1-3645179 discloses an electrical plug connect with two mating connector parts according to the preamble of claim 1.

Angesichts der zunehmenden Automatisierung besteht ein Bedarf, die Montage derartiger elektrischer Steckverbinder, das heißt das Zusammenstecken der beiden Verbinderteile eines jeweiligen Steckverbinders mittels eines Roboters vornehmen zu können.In view of the increasing automation, there is a need to be able to carry out the assembly of such electrical connector, that is, the mating of the two connector parts of a respective connector by means of a robot.

Der Erfindung liegt somit die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen verbesserten elektrischen Steckverbinder sowie ein verbessertes Verfahren der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, die eine automatische Montage bzw. Steckvorgang mittels eines Roboters auf möglichst zuverlässige Art und Weise gestatten.The invention is therefore an object of the invention to provide an improved electrical connector and an improved method of the type mentioned that allow automatic assembly or mating operation by means of a robot in the most reliable manner possible.

Bezüglich des elektrischen Steckverbinders wird diese Aufgabe erfindungsgemäß durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Danach ist der Nocken federnd am Grundkörper des zweiten Verbinderteils angeordnet. Der Schieber weist eine Einführungsschräge für den Nocken auf, über die dieser während der Montage des Steckverbinders durch Zusammenstecken der beiden Verbinderteile bei eine definierte Stellung einnehmendem Schieber zunächst entgegen der Federkraft ausgelenkt wird, bevor er durch die Federkraft in die Ausnehmung des Schiebers einrastet.With regard to the electrical connector, this object is achieved by the characterizing features of claim 1. Thereafter, the cam is resilient on the base body of the second connector part arranged. The slide has an insertion bevel for the cam, over which it is initially deflected against the spring force during assembly of the connector by mating the two connector parts in a defined position engaging slider before it engages by the spring force into the recess of the slider.

Aufgrund dieser Ausbildung kann die Montage des Steckverbinders, das heißt das Zusammenstecken der beiden Verbinderteile auf zuverlässige Art und Weise mittels eines Roboters erfolgen. Der für die Verrastung vorgesehene Nocken kann direkt der Endverrastung zugeführt werden, ohne den Schieber zu betätigen. Insbesondere für den Servicefall kann der Schieber aus der definierten Stellung herausbewegt werden.Due to this design, the assembly of the connector, that is, the mating of the two connector parts can be done in a reliable manner by means of a robot. The latch provided for the cam can be fed directly to the Endverrastung without operating the slide. In particular, for the service case, the slider can be moved out of the defined position.

Bevorzugt ist das Gehäuse des ersten Verbinderteils mit einer Griffleiste für eine Roboterhand versehen. Damit kann eine jeweilige Roboterhand das zu fügende Gehäuse sicher und exakt greifen.Preferably, the housing of the first connector part is provided with a handle for a robot hand. This allows a respective robot hand to grasp the housing to be mated safely and accurately.

Von Vorteil ist insbesondere auch, wenn das Gehäuse des zweiten Verbinderteils mit einer umlaufenden Einführungsschräge zur selbsttätigen Zentrierung des ersten Verbinderteils bzw. eines diesem zugeordneten Einsatzes während der Montage versehen ist. Damit wird während der mittels eines Roboters durchgeführten Montage oder Steckvorgangs eine genaue Zentrierung erreicht.It is particularly advantageous if the housing of the second connector part is provided with a circumferential insertion bevel for the automatic centering of the first connector part or of an associated insert during assembly. This accurate centering is achieved during the performed by a robot assembly or insertion.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinders entspricht die definierte Stellung des Schiebers dessen Endstellung.According to a preferred embodiment of the connector according to the invention, the defined position of the slider corresponds to its end position.

Damit ist am Ende eines jeweiligen, insbesondere mittels eines Roboters durchgeführten Montage- oder Steckvorgangs automatisch auch bereits die gewünschte Steckverbindung hergestellt, bei der die beiden Verbinderteile vollständig zusammengesteckt sind.Thus, at the end of a particular assembly or insertion operation, in particular carried out by means of a robot, the desired plug-in connection is automatically produced, in which the two connector parts are completely plugged together.

Vorteilhafterweise ist der Schieber in seiner definierten Stellung bzw. Endstellung in das erste Verbinderteil eingeschoben.Advantageously, the slide is inserted in its defined position or end position in the first connector part.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten praktischen Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinders ist der Schieber durch zwischen ihm und dem ersten Verbinderteil vorgesehene Rastmittel in seiner definierten Stellung bzw. Endstellung verriegelbar.According to a preferred practical embodiment of the connector according to the invention, the slide can be locked in its defined position or end position by latching means provided between it and the first connector part.

Der Schieber kann insbesondere U-förmig ausgebildet sein, wobei dessen beide Schenkel jeweils mit einer Ausnehmung versehen sind, in die jeweils ein dem zweiten Verbinderteil zugeordneter Nocken einbringbar ist.The slider may be formed in particular U-shaped, wherein the two legs are each provided with a recess into each of which the second connector part associated cam can be introduced.

Eine jeweilige Ausnehmung besitzt vorzugsweise einen zumindest im Wesentlichen geradlinigen Verlauf.A respective recess preferably has an at least substantially straight course.

Eine bevorzugte praktische Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinders zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass nach.der Montage der Nocken in dem betreffenden Bereich der Ausnehmung des seine definierte Stellung bzw. Endstellung einnehmenden Schiebers verrastet und mit einem Herausbewegen des Schiebers aus der definierten Stellung aus dieser Verrastung lösbar ist.A preferred practical embodiment of the connector according to the invention is characterized in that nach.der mounting of the cam in the relevant region of the recess of its defined position or end position engaging slide locked and with a moving out of the slider from the defined position from this latch is solvable ,

Der bzw. die für die Verrastung vorgesehenen Nocken können also direkt der Endverrastung zugeführt werden, ohne den Schieber zu betätigen. Von Vorteil ist insbesondere auch, wenn der Schieber in seiner definierten Stellung bzw. Endstellung in das erste Verbinderteil eingeschoben und der Nocken mit einem Herausziehen des Schiebers aus dem ersten Verbinderteil aus der Verrastung lösbar ist.The or provided for the locking cams can therefore be fed directly to the Endverrastung without operating the slide. It is particularly advantageous if the slider is inserted in its defined position or end position in the first connector part and the cam with a withdrawal of the slider from the first connector part of the latch is releasable.

Zweckmäßigerweise umfasst eines der beiden Verbinderteile ein Steckergehäuse und das andere Verbinderteil ein Steckhülsengehäuse.Conveniently, one of the two connector parts comprises a connector housing and the other connector part comprises a socket housing.

Dabei kann das Steckergehäuse zur Aufnahme mehrerer Steckermodule und das Steckhülsengehäuse zur Aufnahme einer entsprechenden Anzahl von Steckhülsen ausgeführt sein.In this case, the plug housing can be designed to accommodate a plurality of plug modules and the socket housing for receiving a corresponding number of receptacles.

Gemäß einer zweckmäßigen praktischen Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinders ist das Gehäuse des ersten Verbinderteils als Steckhülsengehäuse und das Gehäuse des zweiten Verbinderteils als Steckergehäuse ausgeführt.According to an expedient practical embodiment of the connector according to the invention, the housing of the first connector part is designed as a socket housing and the housing of the second connector part as a plug housing.

In diesem Fall kann die umlaufende Einführungsschräge des als Steckergehäuse ausgeführten Gehäuses des zweiten Verbinderteils insbesondere zur selbständigen Zentrierung des dem ersten Verbinderteil zugeordneten Steckhülseneinsatzes vorgesehen sein.In this case, the circumferential insertion bevel of the housing of the second connector part designed as a plug housing can be provided in particular for the independent centering of the plug-in sleeve insert assigned to the first connector part.

Der erfindungsgemäße Steckverbinder ist somit so ausgelegt, dass die Montage, d.h. der Steckvorgang auf zuverlässige und einfache Weise mittels eines Roboters ausgeführt werden kann. Aufgrund der am Gehäuse des ersten Verbinderteils vorgesehenen Griffleiste kann eine jeweilige Roboterhand das zu fügende Gehäuse sicher und exakt greifen. Mittels der dem zweiten Verbinderteil zugeordneten Einführungsschräge wird beim Steckvorgang eine genaue Zentrierung erreicht. Die für die Verrastung vorgesehene Nocken können direkt der Endverrastung zugeführt werden, ohne den Schieber zu betätigen. Insbesondere für den Servicefall kann der Schieber aus der definierten Stellung herausbewegt werden.The connector according to the invention is thus designed so that the assembly, ie the mating process can be performed in a reliable and simple manner by means of a robot. Due to the gripping strip provided on the housing of the first connector part, a respective robot hand can grip the housing to be joined securely and precisely. By means of the insertion angle associated with the second connector part, a precise centering is achieved during the insertion process. The provided for locking cams can be fed directly to the Endverrastung, without actuating the slide. In particular, for the service case, the slider can be moved out of the defined position.

Das Zusammenstecken der beiden Verbinderteile mittels eines Roboters stellt einen bisher nicht vorgesehenen Schritt im Verarbeitungsprozess dar, der erst durch die erfindungsgemäße Auslegung des Steckverbinders ermöglicht wird.The mating of the two connector parts by means of a robot represents a previously not intended step in the processing process, which is made possible only by the inventive design of the connector.

Das erfindungsgemäße Verfähren nach Anspruch 15 dient der Montage eines erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinders und zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass die beiden Verbinderteile des Steckverbinders bei eine definierte Stellung einnehmendem Schieber mittels eines Roboters zusammengesteckt werden.The method according to the invention according to claim 15 is used for mounting a connector according to the invention and is characterized in that the two connector parts of the connector in a defined position einnehmendem slider are mated by means of a robot.

Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnung näher erläutert; in dieser zeigen:

  • Fig. 1
    eine schematische, auseinandergezogene Darstellung einer beispielhaften Ausführungsform eines Steckverb- inders,
    Fig. 2
    eine schematische Darstellung des Steckverbinders gemäß Fig. 1 vor dessen Montage, wobei das zweite Verbinderteil bereits in einem Fahrzeug montiert und das erste Verbinderteil im Anlieferungszustand mit in dessen Gehäuse eingeschobenem Schieber dargestellt ist,
    Fig. 3
    eine schematische, geschnittene Teildarstellung des Steckverbinders gemäß Fig. 1 während der Montage, in der zu erkennen ist, wie durch die umlaufende Einfüh- rungsschräge des zweiten Verbinderteils eine selbsttä- tige Zentrierung erfolgt,
    Fig. 4
    eine weitere schematische, geschnittene Teildarstel- lung des Steckverbinders gemäß Fig. 1 während der Montage, in der zu erkennen ist, wie die Nocken bei seine definierte Stellung einnehmendem Schieber über an diesem vorgesehene Einlaufschrägen direkt zur Endverriegelung in den Ausnehmungen gebracht wer- den,
    Fig. 5
    eine weitere schematische, geschnittene Teildarstel- lung des Steckverbinders gemäß Fig. 1 nach erfolgter Montage, wobei sich die Nocken in der Endverrastung befinden,
    Fig. 6
    eine schematische, perspektivische Teildarstellung des Steckverbinders gemäß Fig. 1 nach erfolgter Montage mit sich in der Endverrastung befindenden Nocken,
    Fig. 7
    eine vergrößerte schematische Darstellung des Schie- bers des Steckverbinders gemäß Fig. 1 und
    Fig. 8
    eine schematische Teildarstellung des zweiten Verbin- derteils des Steckverbinders gemäß Fig. 1, in der nochmals die der selbsttätigen Zentrierung dienende Einlaufschräge dieses zweiten Verbinderteils zu erken- nen ist.
The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments with reference to the drawing; in this show:
  • Fig. 1
    1 is a schematic, exploded view of an exemplary embodiment of a connector,
    Fig. 2
    a schematic representation of the connector according to Fig. 1 prior to its assembly, wherein the second connector part is already mounted in a vehicle and the first connector part is shown in its as-delivered condition with a slide inserted in its housing,
    Fig. 3
    a schematic, partial sectional view of the connector according to Fig. 1 during the assembly, where it can be seen, as evidenced by the all-round introduction An inclination of the second connector part is a self-centering,
    Fig. 4
    a further schematic, sectional partial representation of the connector according to Fig. 1 during assembly, in which it can be seen how the cams in the case of its defined position engaging slide are brought directly to the end locking in the recesses via inlet bevels provided thereon,
    Fig. 5
    a further schematic, sectional partial representation of the connector according to Fig. 1 after installation, with the cams in the final lock,
    Fig. 6
    a schematic, partial perspective view of the connector according to Fig. 1 after installation with cams in the final locking position,
    Fig. 7
    an enlarged schematic representation of the slider bers of the connector according to Fig. 1 and
    Fig. 8
    a schematic partial view of the second connector part of the connector according to Fig. 1 in which once again the inlet bevel of this second connector part serving for automatic centering can be seen.

Fig. 1 zeigt in schematischer, auseinandergezogener Darstellung eine beispielhafte Ausführungsform eines elektrischen Steckverbinders 10 mit zwei zusammensteckbaren Verbinderteilen 12, 14, die im montiertem Zustand des Steckverbinders 10 (vgl. die Fig. 5 und 6) über einen in einem ersten 12 der beiden Verbinderteile 12, 14 geführten Schieber 16 miteinander gekoppelt sind, indem das zweite Verbinderteil 14 über wenigstens einen ihm zugeordneten Nocken 18 mit einer im Schieber 16 vorgesehenen Ausnehmung 20 in Eingriff gebracht ist, die so ausgeführt ist, dass die beiden Verbinderteile 12, 14 während der Überführung des Schiebers 16 in eine Endstellung (vgl. die Fig. 6) völlig zusammengezogen werden. Fig. 1 shows a schematic, exploded view of an exemplary embodiment of an electrical connector 10 with two mating connector parts 12, 14, which in the assembled state of the connector 10 (see Fig. 5 and 6 ) are coupled to one another via a slide 16 guided in a first 12 of the two connector parts 12, 14, by engaging the second connector part 14 via at least one associated cam 18 with a recess 20 provided in the slide 16, which is designed that the two connector parts 12, 14 during the transfer of the slider 16 in an end position (see Fig. 6 ) are completely contracted.

Im vorliegenden Fall sind beispielsweise zwei Nocken 18 vorgesehen, die jeweils mit einer im Schieber 16 vorgesehenen Ausnehmung 20 zusammenwirken.In the present case, for example, two cams 18 are provided which cooperate with a respective recess 16 provided in the slide 16.

Die Nocken 18 sind federnd am Grundkörper 14' des zweiten Verbinderteils 14 angeordnet, wobei sie beispielsweise an federnden Laschen 22 des zweiten Verbinderteils 14 vorgesehen sein können.The cams 18 are resiliently arranged on the base body 14 'of the second connector part 14, wherein they may be provided, for example, on resilient tabs 22 of the second connector part 14.

Der Schieber 16 weist Einführungsschrägen 24 (vgl. auch Fig. 4) für die Nocken 18 auf, über die diese während der Montage des Steckverbinders 10, das heißt beim Zusammenstecken der beiden Verbinderteile 12, 14, bei eine definierte Stellung einnehmendem Schieber 16 zunächst entgegen der Federkraft ausgelenkt werden, bevor sie durch die Federkraft in die Ausnehmungen 20 des Schiebers 16 einrasten.The slider 16 has insertion bevels 24 (see also Fig. 4 ) for the cam 18, over which they are initially deflected against the spring force during assembly of the connector 10, that is, when mating the two connector parts 12, 14, at a defined position engaging slide 16, before they by the spring force into the recesses 20 of the slider 16 engage.

Das Gehäuse des ersten Verbinderteils 12 kann mit einer Griffleiste 26 für eine Roboterhand versehen sein (vgl. auch Fig. 2).The housing of the first connector part 12 may be provided with a handle bar 26 for a robot hand (see also Fig. 2 ).

Das Gehäuse des zweiten Verbinderteils 14 kann mit einer umlaufenden Einführungsschräge 28 (vgl. insbesondere auch Fig. 3) zur selbsttätigen oder automatischen Zentrierung des ersten Verbinderteils 12 bzw. eines diesem zugeordneten Einsatzes 30 während der Montage versehen sein.The housing of the second connector part 14 may be provided with a circumferential lead-in bevel 28 (cf. Fig. 3 ) be provided for automatic or automatic centering of the first connector part 12 and an associated insert 30 during assembly.

Die definierte Stellung des Schiebers 16 kann insbesondere dessen Endstellung entsprechen (vgl. insbesondere auch die Fig. 2 und 6). Dabei kann der Schieber 16 in dieser definierten bzw. Endstellung insbesondere in den ersten Verbinderteil 12 eingeschoben sein.The defined position of the slide 16 may in particular correspond to its end position (cf. Fig. 2 and 6 ). In this case, the slider 16 may be inserted in this defined or end position, in particular in the first connector part 12.

Der Schieber 16 kann durch zwischen ihm und dem ersten Verbinderteil 12 vorgesehene Rastmittel 38 (vgl. auch Fig. 2) in seiner definierten Stellung bzw. Endstellung verriegelbar sein.The slide 16 can be provided by latching means 38 provided between it and the first connector part 12 (cf. Fig. 2 ) can be locked in its defined position or end position.

Der Schieber 16 kann insbesondere U-förmig ausgebildet sein (vgl. auch Fig. 7). Dabei können dessen beide Schenkel 16' jeweils mit einer Ausnehmung 20 versehen sein, in die jeweils ein dem zweiten Verbinderteil 14 zugeordneter Nocken 18 einbringbar ist.The slider 16 may be formed in particular U-shaped (see also Fig. 7 ). In this case, the two legs 16 'may each be provided with a recess 20, in each of which a second connector part 14 associated cam 18 can be introduced.

Die Ausnehmungen 20 können jeweils einen zumindest im Wesentlichen geradlinigen Verlauf besitzen (vgl. auch Fig. 7).The recesses 20 may each have an at least substantially rectilinear course (cf. Fig. 7 ).

Der Steckverbinder 10 kann insbesondere auch so ausgeführt sein, dass nach der Montage die Nocken 18 in dem betreffenden Bereich der Ausnehmungen 20 des seine definierte Stellung einnehmenden Schiebers 16 verrasten und mit einem Herausbewegen des Schiebers 16 aus der definierten Stellung bzw. Endstellung aus dieser Verrastung lösbar sind.The connector 10 may in particular also be designed so that after assembly, the cams 18 in the respective region of the recesses 20 of the defined position engaging slider 16 engage and detachable with a movement of the slider 16 from the defined position or end position from this latch are.

Wie insbesondere auch anhand der Fig. 2 und 6 zu erkennen ist, kann der Schieber 16 in seiner definierten Stellung bzw. Endstellung insbesondere zumindest im Wesentlichen ganz in das erste Verbinderteil 12 eingeschoben sein. Mit dem Herausziehen des Schiebers 16 aus dem ersten Verbinderteil 12 können die Nocken 18 dann aus der Verrastung gelöst werden.As in particular on the basis of Fig. 2 and 6 can be seen, the slider 16 in its defined position or end position in particular at least substantially completely inserted into the first connector part 12. With the withdrawal of the slider 16 from the first connector part 12, the cams 18 can then be released from the latch.

Eines der beiden Verbinderteile 12, 14 kann ein Steckergehäuse und das andere Verbinderteil ein Steckhülsengehäuse, insbesondere Flachsteckhülsengehäuse umfassen. Dabei kann das Steckergehäuse zur Aufnahme mehrerer Steckermodule und das Steckhülsengehäuse zur Aufnahme einer entsprechenden Anzahl von Steckhülsen ausgeführt sein.One of the two connector parts 12, 14 may comprise a plug housing and the other connector part a socket housing, in particular flat plug housing. In this case, the plug housing can be designed to accommodate a plurality of plug modules and the socket housing for receiving a corresponding number of receptacles.

Im vorliegenden Fall ist das Gehäuse des ersten Verbinderteils 12 beispielsweise als Steckhülsengehäuse, insbesondere Flachsteckhülsengehäuse, und das Gehäuse des zweiten Verbinderteils 14 beispielsweise als Steckergehäuse ausgeführt. In diesem Fall kann die umlaufende Einführungsschräge 28 des beispielsweise als Steckergehäuse ausgeführten Gehäuses des zweiten Verbinderteils 14 zur selbständigen Zentrierung des dem ersten Verbinderteil 12 zugeordneten Steckhülseneinsatzes 30 (vgl. auch Fig. 3) vorgesehen sein.In the present case, the housing of the first connector part 12, for example, as a receptacle housing, in particular flat receptacle housing, and the housing of the second connector part 14, for example, designed as a plug housing. In this case, the circumferential lead-in bevel 28 of the housing of the second connector part 14, which is designed, for example, as a plug housing, can be used for self-centering of the plug-in sleeve insert 30 assigned to the first connector part 12 (cf. Fig. 3 ) be provided.

Zur Montage des Steckverbinders 10 können die beiden Verbinderteile 12, 14 des Steckverbinders 10 nunmehr bei seine definierte Stellung einnehmendem Schieber 16 mittels eines Roboters zusammengesteckt werden.For mounting the connector 10, the two connector parts 12, 14 of the connector 10 can now be plugged together at its defined position engaging slide 16 by means of a robot.

Fig. 2 zeigt eine schematische Darstellung des Steckverbinders 10 gemäß Fig. 1 vor dessen Montage. Einander entsprechenden Teilen sind gleiche Bezugszeichen zugeordnet. Fig. 2 shows a schematic representation of the connector 10 according to Fig. 1 before its installation. Corresponding parts are assigned the same reference numerals.

Im vorliegenden Fall ist das zweite Verbinderteil 14 bereits in einem Fahrzeug montiert. Dabei kann es beispielsweise über Rastmittel 32 an einem Träger 34 fixiert sein.In the present case, the second connector part 14 is already mounted in a vehicle. In this case, it can be fixed to a carrier 34, for example via latching means 32.

Das erste Verbinderteil 14 ist im Anlieferungszustand z.B. mit in dessen Gehäuse eingeschobenem Schieber 16 dargestellt.The first connector part 14 is in the delivery state, e.g. shown with slide 16 inserted in the housing.

Die Richtung des Steckvorgangs ist in dieser Fig. 2 mit 36 bezeichnet.The direction of the plug-in is in this Fig. 2 denoted by 36.

In der dargestellten Endstellung ist der Schieber 16 über Rastmittel 38 mit dem Gehäuse des ersten Verbinderteils 12 verrastet. Dabei können diese Rastmittel 38 beispielsweise einen dem Gehäuse des ersten Verbinderteils 12 zugeordneten Rastarm 40 mit einer am freien Ende vorgesehenen Rastnase 42 und eine beispielsweise im Steg 44 des U-förmigen Schiebers 16 vorgesehene Rastausnehmung 46 umfassen (vgl. auch nochmals Fig. 1).In the illustrated end position, the slider 16 is latched via latching means 38 with the housing of the first connector part 12. In this case, these latching means 38, for example, a latching arm 40 associated with the housing of the first connector part 12 with a latching lug 42 provided at the free end and a recess 46 provided, for example, in the web 44 of the U-shaped slide 16 (see also again Fig. 1 ).

Fig. 3 zeigt eine schematische, geschnittene Teildarstellung des Steckverbinders 10 gemäß Fig. 1 während der Montage, in der zu erkennen ist, wie durch die umlaufende Einführungsschräge 28 des zweiten Verbinderteils 14 eine selbsttätige oder automatische Zentrierung des ersten Verbinderteils 12 bzw. dessen Einsatzes, z.B. Steckhülseneinsatzes 30 erfolgt. Fig. 3 shows a schematic, partial sectional view of the connector 10 according to Fig. 1 during the assembly, in which it can be seen, as by the circumferential lead-in bevel 28 of the second connector part 14, an automatic or automatic centering of the first connector part 12 and its use, such as socket insert 30 is carried out.

Durch die umlaufende Einführungsschräge 28 erfolgt also während der Montage, das heißt während des Steckvorgangs, durch den Roboter eine automatische Zentrierung.Due to the peripheral lead-in bevel 28, an automatic centering thus takes place during assembly, that is to say during the insertion process, by the robot.

Fig. 4 zeigt eine weitere schematische, geschnittene Teildarstellung des Steckverbinders 10 gemäß Fig. 1 während der Montage, in der zu erkennen ist, wie die Nocken 18 bei seine definierte bzw. Endstellung einnehmendem Schieber 16 über die an diesem vorgesehenen Einführungsschrägen 24 direkt zur Endverriegelung in den Ausnehmungen 20 gebracht werden. Fig. 4 shows a further schematic, partial sectional view of the connector 10 according to Fig. 1 during assembly, in which it can be seen how the cams 18 are brought at its defined or end position engaging slide 16 via the provided on this insertion bevels 24 directly to the final locking in the recesses 20.

Fig. 5 zeigt eine weitere schematische, geschnittene Teildarstellung des Steckverbinders 10 gemäß Fig. 1 nach erfolgter Montage. Wie anhand der Fig. 5 zu erkennen ist, befinden sich die Nocken 18 jetzt in der Endverrastung. Fig. 5 shows a further schematic, partial sectional view of the connector 10 according to Fig. 1 after installation. As based on the Fig. 5 can be seen, the cams 18 are now in the Endverrastung.

Fig. 6 zeigt eine schematische, perspektivische Teildarstellung des Steckverbinders 10 gemäß Fig. 1 nach erfolgter Montage, in der nochmals die sich in der Endverrastung befindenden Nocken 18 zu erkennen sind. Fig. 6 shows a schematic, partial perspective view of the connector 10 according to Fig. 1 after installation, in which again the located in the Endverrastung cams 18 can be seen.

In der Fig. 7 ist der Schieber 16 des Steckverbinders 10 nochmals in vergrößerter Darstellung wiedergegeben. Einander entsprechenden Teilen sind gleiche Bezugszeichen zugeordnet.In the Fig. 7 the slider 16 of the connector 10 is shown again in an enlarged view. Corresponding parts are assigned the same reference numerals.

Fig. 8 zeigt eine weitere schematische Teildarstellung des zweiten Verbinderteils 16 des Steckverbinders 10, in der insbesondere nochmals die der selbsttätigen Zentrierung dienende Einführungsschräge 28 dieses zweiten Verbinderteils 16 zu erkennen ist. Fig. 8 shows a further schematic partial view of the second connector part 16 of the connector 10, in which in particular again the self-centering guide bevel 28 of this second connector part 16 can be seen.

Insbesondere im Servicefall kann der Schieber 16 aus der definierten Endstellung herausbewegt und anschließend wieder in seine definierte bzw. Endstellung überführt werden. Dabei bringt der Schieber 16 eine Reduzierung der Steckkräfte mit sich.In particular, in the case of service, the slider 16 can be moved out of the defined end position and then transferred back to its defined or end position. The slide 16 brings a reduction in the insertion forces with it.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1010
elektrischer Steckverbinderelectrical connector
1212
erstes Verbinderteilfirst connector part
1414
zweites Verbinderteilsecond connector part
14'14 '
Grundkörper des zweiten VerbinderteilsBasic body of the second connector part
1616
Schieberpusher
16'16 '
Schenkelleg
1818
Nockencam
2020
Ausnehmungrecess
2222
Lascheflap
2424
Einführungsschräge für einen jeweiligen NockenInsertion bevel for a respective cam
2626
Griffleistehandle bar
2828
umlaufende Einführungsschräge zur Zentrierungcircumferential insertion bevel for centering
3030
Einsatz, SteckhülseneinsatzInsert, socket insert
3232
Rastmittellatching means
3434
Trägercarrier
3636
Richtung des SteckvorgangsDirection of the plug-in process
3838
Rastmittellatching means
4040
Rastarmdetent arm
4242
Rastnaselocking lug
4444
Stegweb
4646
Rastausnehmungrecess

Claims (15)

  1. Electrical plug connectors (10) having two intermateable connector parts (12, 14) coupled, in a mounted state of the plug connector (10) with each other by a slider (16) guided in a first one of the two connector parts, in particular perpendicular to the plug direction, by engaging the second connector part (14) via at least one associated cam (18) with an opening (20) provided in the slider (16) which is formed such that the two connector parts (12, 14) are completely pulled together during transfer of the slider (16) into an end position,
    characterized in that
    the cam (18) is resiliently mounted at a base body (14') of the second connector part (14) and the slider (16) comprises a tapered inlet (24) for the cam (18) through which the cam (18), during assembly of the plug connector (10), is initially deflected against the resilient force by connecting the two connector parts (12, 14), the slider (16) having a defined position, before the cam is engaged in the opening (20) of the slider by the resilient force.
  2. Plug connector according to claim 1,
    characterized in that
    the housing of the first connector part (12) is provided with a gripping strip (26) for a robot hand.
  3. Plug connector according to claim 1 or 2,
    characterized in that
    the housing of the second connector part (14) is provided with a circumferential tapered inlet (28) for automatic centering of the first connector part (12) and an insert (30) associated thereto, respectively, during assembly.
  4. Plug connector according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the defined position of the slider (16) corresponds to its final position.
  5. Plug connector according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the slider (16) is inserted into the first connector part (12) in its defined position or end position, respectively.
  6. Plug connector according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the slider (16) can be locked in its defined position or end position, respectively, by locking means provided between the slider (16) and the first connector part (12).
  7. Plug connector according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the slider (16) is U-shaped and its two legs (16') are each provided with an opening into which a cam (18) associated with the second connector part (14) can be inserted.
  8. Plug connector according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    a respective opening (20) has an at least substantially straight course.
  9. Plug connector according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    after assembly, the cam (18) engages in the respective area of the opening (20) of the slider (16) being in its defined position or end position, respectively, and can be released out of said engagement with an outward movement of the slider (16) from the defined position.
  10. Plug connector according to claim 9,
    characterized in that
    the slider (16) is inserted into the first connector part (12) in its defined position or end position, respectively, and the cam (18) can be released out of said engagement by pulling the slider (16) out of the first connector part (12).
  11. Plug connector according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    one of the two connector parts (12, 14) includes a connector housing and the other connector part includes a socket housing.
  12. Plug connector according to claim 11,
    characterized in that
    the connector housing is adapted for receiving a plurality of plug connector modules and the socket housing is adapted for receiving a corresponding number of sockets.
  13. Plug connector according to claim 11 or 12,
    characterized in that
    the housing of the first connector part (12) is formed as a socket housing and the housing of the second connector part (14) is formed as a connector housing.
  14. Plug connector according to claim 13,
    characterized in that
    the circumferential tapered inlet (28) of the housing formed as connector housing of the second connector part (14) is provided for automatic centering of the socket insert (30) associated with the first connector part (12).
  15. Method for mounting a plug connector (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the two connector parts (12, 14) of the plug connector (10) are connected by means of a robot, the slider (16) being in its defined position.
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