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EP3345261B1
EP3345261B1 EP16765912.7A EP16765912A EP3345261B1 EP 3345261 B1 EP3345261 B1 EP 3345261B1 EP 16765912 A EP16765912 A EP 16765912A EP 3345261 B1 EP3345261 B1 EP 3345261B1
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Norbert Kropiewnicki
Xiafu Wang
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/502—Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
    • H01R13/506—Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
    • 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
    • H01R13/40—Securing contact members in or to a base or case; Insulating of contact members
    • H01R13/42—Securing in a demountable manner
    • H01R13/424—Securing in base or case composed of a plurality of insulating parts having at least one resilient insulating part
    • 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
    • H01R13/40—Securing contact members in or to a base or case; Insulating of contact members
    • H01R13/42—Securing in a demountable manner
    • H01R13/426—Securing by a separate resilient retaining piece supported by base or case, e.g. collar or metal contact-retention clip
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/53—Bases or cases for heavy duty; Bases or cases for high voltage with means for preventing corona or arcing
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/56—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation one conductor screwing into another

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  • the invention is based on a contact carrier according to the preamble of independent claim 1.
  • Such contact carriers are required to accommodate electrical contact elements, to install them in a plug connector, housing or other electrical device and to shield them electrically from them.
  • the electrical contact element is connected to a cable or line and then received in the contact carrier.
  • the contact carrier ensures that the electrical contact element is electrically insulated from the device in which it is received.
  • the electrical contact can be safely installed through the contact carrier.
  • contact carriers have holding devices which make it possible to mechanically fix the contact carrier in a plug connector, housing or other device.
  • One or more such contact carriers can thus be accommodated in a plug connector, for example.
  • the connector itself does not have to have an electrically insulating housing.
  • Contact carriers made of an electrically insulating material, e.g. a polymer.
  • Contact carriers in which only one electrical contact is made are common, especially in the area of high-current contacts. Due to the size, weight and the associated bulkiness of the contacts, it makes sense to provide them with a contact carrier and to install them in a connector, housing or other electrical device.
  • the base body is usually cylindrical and provided for receiving the electrical contact.
  • a closure is provided which is placed on one side of an opening in the base body.
  • the lock is screwed onto the base body or locked onto it.
  • Cylindrical contact carriers for receiving an electrical contact element are known from the HARTING company publication "Industrial Connectors HanĀ®, 02 9".
  • the contact carriers have a plug-in side and a connection side.
  • the plug-in side is used to make contact with a mating contact, the contact element being insertable into the contact carrier on the connection side and being held in the contact carrier by means of a retaining cap.
  • the contact cap is snapped onto the cylindrical base body of the contact carrier, four pairs of locking means being provided on the contact cap and the base body.
  • this type of contact carrier has a simple assembly, in which only the contact element is inserted into the contact carrier and the contact cap has to be snapped on.
  • the dismantling of the contact carrier is disadvantageous.
  • Several locking means must be opened at the same time before the contact cap can be removed from the base body.
  • a special tool is required to easily remove the contact cap.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object of designing a contact carrier so that a contact element can be received and fixed, whereby both the assembly and the disassembly of the contact element in the contact carrier should be made possible simply, quickly and without aids such as tools.
  • the invention is a contact carrier for receiving an electrical contact element.
  • the contact carrier is formed from a base body and a holding element, wherein the base body can accommodate an electrical contact element and the holding element is used to fix the contact element in the base body.
  • the base body is designed as a hollow cylinder and has a plug-in side and a connection side.
  • the mating side is used for contacting a mating connector.
  • the connection side is intended to accommodate a contact element.
  • the continuous opening of the hollow cylinder extends from the connection side to the plug-in side through the base body, which is designed as a contact receptacle.
  • a plug-in axis runs along the contact receptacle in the middle of the base body and defines the plug-in direction - towards the plug-in side - of the contact carrier.
  • the holding element can be inserted into the contact receptacle at least in some areas on the connection side of the base body. Means for fastening the holding element to the base body are also arranged on the connection side. The holding element can thus be fastened to the base body and an electrical contact element, which is arranged in the contact receptacle of the contact carrier, can be fixed therein.
  • the holding element In order to be able to guide the holding element into the base body, the holding element has a guide area.
  • the guide area protrudes into the contact receptacle of the base body and guides the retaining element along the plug axis. At the same time, the guide area prevents the retaining element from rotating in the body.
  • the guide area is designed in such a way that it is guided linearly along the plug axis in guides within the contact receptacle.
  • the guide area is designed as at least one holding arm which serves to hold an electrical contact element in the contact carrier.
  • the holding arm protrudes into the contact receptacle of the contact carrier and holds an inserted electrical contact element therein.
  • a latching area is formed on the connection side of the guide area of the holding element.
  • the latching area is provided for fixing and holding the holding element in the contact receptacle and on the base body.
  • the latching area of the holding element has at least one latching means.
  • the latching means can latch with the base body and thus hold the holding element on the base body and in the contact receptacle.
  • further locking means are provided on the base body, which interact with the at least one locking means of the holding element.
  • the latching area and the guide area of the holding element are not rigidly connected to one another.
  • the latching area and the guide area are designed to be rotatable with respect to one another. The rotation of the areas with respect to one another is aligned around the plug-in axis of the contact carrier.
  • the two areas are connected to one another via an elastic connection.
  • the elastic connection enables the areas to be rotated through a limited angle to one another.
  • the elastic connection is directed the guide area and the latching area automatically return to their original state.
  • the holding element is made in one piece from a polymer.
  • the latching area and the guide area are connected via at least one thin web.
  • the areas are preferably connected to one another via at least three webs, which are deflected and elastically deformed when the areas are rotated relative to one another.
  • the elastic deformation and rotation of the holding element makes it possible to move the locking means of the holding element out of the engagement area of the further locking means on the base body.
  • the locking means are rotated laterally on a circular path from the engagement of the further locking means on the base body.
  • the latching and holding of the holding element in the base body is thus released.
  • the holding element has, in an expedient embodiment, an actuation area which is arranged on the latching area.
  • the actuation area is arranged outside the contact receptacle and the base body, so that it can be operated by a user.
  • all of the components, but at least the base body and the holding element, are made from an electrically insulating material, preferably a polymer.
  • the present invention thus solves the disadvantages known from the prior art and the present object.
  • the Figure 1 shows an exploded view of a contact carrier 1 with an electrical contact element 50.
  • the contact carrier 1 consists of a base body 2 and a holding element 3.
  • the electrical contact element 50 is arranged above it.
  • the parts are arranged along a plug axis A, which at the same time defines the assembly axis.
  • the base body 2 has a plug-in side 5 which is provided for contacting a mating connector or a mating contact carrier. At the rear end of the base body 2 in the plug-in direction, a connection side 6 of the base body 2 is provided. The connection side 6 and also the plug side 5 enable access to a continuous opening in the base body 2. The opening here forms a contact receptacle 4 which serves to receive the electrical contact element 50.
  • the contact receptacle 4 is provided for receiving the holding element 3.
  • the holding element 3 is formed from a guide area 7 and a latching area 8.
  • the holding element 3 can be inserted into the contact receptacle 4 with the guide region 7 first.
  • locking arms 13 serve as in the plugging direction as guide elements which prevent the retaining element 3 from rotating in the base body 2.
  • Corresponding formations are provided in the base body 2, which enable the locking arms 13 to be guided.
  • connection-side latching area 8 of the holding element 3 is formed from several webs 12 which are aligned parallel along the plug axis A.
  • an actuating area 11 is formed on the webs 12.
  • latching means 9 are integrally formed on the actuation area 11.
  • the latching means 9 serve to secure and fix the holding element 3 in the contact receptacle 4 of the base body 2.
  • the latching means 9 can be latched with further latching means 10, which are located on the inside of the base body 2 in the contact receptacle 4.
  • the latching means 9 and further latching means 10 are designed in such a way that they latch with one another when the holding element 3 is inserted into the contact receptacle 4 and prevent the holding element 3 from being pulled out of the contact receptacle 4.
  • the Figures 2 and 3 show an isolated holding element 3 in a side view or a sectional view.
  • the latching area 8 can be seen in the area shown above.
  • the webs 12 connect the actuation area 11 to the guide area 7 of the holding element 3.
  • the guide area 7 is essentially formed from two latching arms 13.
  • the latching arms 13 serve, on the one hand, to guide the holding element 3 in the contact receptacle 4.
  • an inserted electrical contact element 50 is held with the latching arms 13.
  • a contact element 50 can subsequently be inserted through the holding element 3 into the contact receptacle 4 by the latching arms 13 directed slightly inward.
  • the latching arms 13 are pressed slightly outwards and latch the contact element 50 in the contact receptacle 3.
  • the two latching means 9, which can be latched with the further latching means 10 on the base body 2, are shown on the actuation area 11.
  • the locking of the locking means 9 with the other locking means 10 is in the Figures 5a, 5b and 5c shown in more detail.
  • the Figure 4 shows a cross section through a contact carrier 1 according to the invention with an inserted electrical contact element 50.
  • the contact element 50 is completely received in the contact receptacle 4 of the base body 2.
  • the latching arms 13 hold the contact element 50 securely in the contact receptacle 4.
  • the latching means 9 are latched with the further latching means 10, as a result of which the holding element 3 cannot be removed from the contact receptacle 4.
  • the actuation area 11 of the latching area 8 of the holding element 3 protrudes from the contact receptacle 4 of the base body 2.
  • the actuation area 11 can thus be operated by a fitter and a rotation of the latching area 8 can be brought about.
  • the rotation and unlocking of the latching area 8 is a functional sequence in the following Figures 5a, 5b and 5c explained in more detail.
  • FIG. 5 show the connection side 6 of a contact carrier 1.
  • the base body 2 is only indicated.
  • the latching means 9 on the holding element 3, which are latched with the further latching means 10 on the base body 2, can be seen in FIG. 5a. It is not possible to pull out and remove the holding element 3.
  • the holding element 3 can - as in Figure 5c shown - be pulled out of the contact 4. Blocking by the locking means 9 and further locking means 10 no longer prevents this.
  • This advantageous embodiment achieves the object according to the invention, as a result of which a contact element 50 can be assembled and disassembled in a contact carrier 1 without the need for tools.
  • the contact element 50 can be inserted quickly and removed again without a large expenditure of time and effort by a small turn on the actuating area 11. A secure fit of the contact element 50 in the contact carrier 1 is nevertheless achieved.
  • the latching means 9 is designed as a spring arm.
  • the spring arm extends in the axial direction towards the connection side 6 of the contact carrier 6.
  • the Figure 6a shows two latching means 9 in the latching area 8 of the holding element 3.
  • the latching means 9 are arranged on opposite sides in the latching area 8.
  • the latching means 9 are formed in a mechanically flexible manner on the holding element 3 as spring arms.
  • the free ends of the locking means 9 shown above are flexible and can be moved inwards, in the direction of the plug axis A.
  • recesses are provided which are provided for locking with the further locking means 10.
  • the further latching means 10 are arranged on the inside of the base body 2.
  • the locking means 9 can be deflected axially inward, so that the further locking means 10 can engage in the recesses of the locking means 9.
  • the holding element 3 is thus fixed in the base body 2.
  • the locking means 9 only have to be moved inwards again towards the plug-in axis A.
  • the latching of the latching means 9 with the further latching means 10 is thus released and the holding element 3 can be removed from the base body 2.

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Die Erfindung geht aus von einem KontakttrƤger nach dem Oberbegriff des unabhƤngigen Anspruchs 1.The invention is based on a contact carrier according to the preamble of independent claim 1.

Derartige KontakttrƤger werden benƶtigt um elektrische Kontaktelemente aufzunehmen, in ein Steckverbinder, GehƤuse oder anderes elektrisches GerƤt zu installieren und gegen dieses elektrisch abzuschirmen. Dabei wird das elektrische Kontaktelement mit einem Kabel oder einer Leitung verbunden und anschlieƟend in dem KontakttrƤger aufgenommen. Dabei sorgt der KontakttrƤger dafĆ¼r, dass das elektrische Kontaktelement rundum elektrisch isoliert gegen das GerƤt ist, in welchem es aufgenommen ist.Such contact carriers are required to accommodate electrical contact elements, to install them in a plug connector, housing or other electrical device and to shield them electrically from them. The electrical contact element is connected to a cable or line and then received in the contact carrier. The contact carrier ensures that the electrical contact element is electrically insulated from the device in which it is received.

Durch den KontakttrƤger kann der elektrische Kontakt so sicher verbaut werden. Entsprechend weisen derartige KontakttrƤger Haltevorrichtungen auf, welche es ermƶglichen den KontakttrƤger in einem Steckverbinder, GehƤuse oder anderem GerƤt mechanisch zu fixieren. So kann ein oder kƶnnen mehrere derartige KontakttrƤger zum Beispiel in einem Steckverbinder aufgenommen werden. Der Steckverbinder selber muss dabei kein elektrisch isolierendes GehƤuse aufweisen. ZweckmƤƟig sind KontakttrƤger dafĆ¼r aus einem elektrisch isolierenden Material, z.B. einem Polymer, hergestellt.The electrical contact can be safely installed through the contact carrier. Correspondingly, such contact carriers have holding devices which make it possible to mechanically fix the contact carrier in a plug connector, housing or other device. One or more such contact carriers can thus be accommodated in a plug connector, for example. The connector itself does not have to have an electrically insulating housing. Contact carriers made of an electrically insulating material, e.g. a polymer.

Besonders im Bereich von Hochstromkontakten sind KontakttrƤger Ć¼blich, in welchen nur ein elektrischer Kontakt aufgenommen wird. Durch BaugrĆ¶ĆŸe, Gewicht und die damit verbundene Sperrigkeit der Kontakte, bietet es sich an, diese vereinzelt mit einem KontakttrƤger zu versehen und in einem Steckverbinder, GehƤuse oder anderem elektrischen GerƤt zu verbauen.Contact carriers in which only one electrical contact is made are common, especially in the area of high-current contacts. Due to the size, weight and the associated bulkiness of the contacts, it makes sense to provide them with a contact carrier and to install them in a connector, housing or other electrical device.

Zur Fixierung eines derartigen Hochstromkontakts in einem KontakttrƤger wird bislang meist ein zweiteiliger KontakttrƤger verwendet. Der Grundkƶrper ist meist zylindrisch ausgebildet und zur Aufnahme des elektrischen Kontakts vorgesehen.To fix such a high-current contact in a contact carrier, a two-part contact carrier has mostly been used up to now. The base body is usually cylindrical and provided for receiving the electrical contact.

Damit der elektrische Kontakt in dem Grundkƶrper sicher gehalten ist, wird ein Verschluss vorgesehen, welcher einseitig auf eine Ɩffnung des Grundkƶrpers aufgesetzt wird. Dabei wird der Verschluss je nach AusfĆ¼hrung auf den Grundkƶrper aufgeschraubt oder auf diesem verrastet.To ensure that the electrical contact is securely held in the base body, a closure is provided which is placed on one side of an opening in the base body. Depending on the design, the lock is screwed onto the base body or locked onto it.

Aus der Firmenschrift der Firma HARTING "Industrie-Steckverbinder HanĀ®, 02 9" sind zylindrische KontakttrƤger zur Aufnahme eines elektrischen Kontaktelements bekannt. Dabei weisen die KontakttrƤger eine Steckseite und eine Anschlussseite auf. Die Steckseite dient der Kontaktierung eines Gegenkontakts wobei das Kontaktelement auf der Anschlussseite in den KontakttrƤger einfĆ¼hrbar ist und mittels einer Haltekappe im KontakttrƤger gehalten wird. Die Kontaktkappe wird dabei auf den zylindrischen Grundkƶrper des KontakttrƤgers aufgerastet, wobei vier Paar Rastmittel an der Kontaktkappe und dem Grundkƶrper vorgesehen sind.Cylindrical contact carriers for receiving an electrical contact element are known from the HARTING company publication "Industrial Connectors HanĀ®, 02 9". The contact carriers have a plug-in side and a connection side. The plug-in side is used to make contact with a mating contact, the contact element being insertable into the contact carrier on the connection side and being held in the contact carrier by means of a retaining cap. The contact cap is snapped onto the cylindrical base body of the contact carrier, four pairs of locking means being provided on the contact cap and the base body.

Aus der WO 2013 079 358 A1 ist ein KontakttrƤger gemƤƟ dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 bekannt.From the WO 2013 079 358 A1 a contact carrier according to the preamble of claim 1 is known.

Zwar verfĆ¼gt diese Art von KontakttrƤgern zwar Ć¼ber eine einfache Montage, bei welcher lediglich das Kontaktelement in den KontakttrƤger eingefĆ¼hrt werden und die Kontaktkappe aufgeschnappt werden muss. Nachteilig hingegen ist die Demontage der KontakttrƤger. Es mĆ¼ssen mehrere Rastmittel gleichzeitig geƶffnet werden, bevor die Kontaktkappe vom Grundkƶrper entfernt werden kann. Alternativ ist ein Spezialwerkzeug nƶtig, um die Kontaktkappe einfach zu entfernen.It is true that this type of contact carrier has a simple assembly, in which only the contact element is inserted into the contact carrier and the contact cap has to be snapped on. On the other hand, the dismantling of the contact carrier is disadvantageous. Several locking means must be opened at the same time before the contact cap can be removed from the base body. Alternatively, a special tool is required to easily remove the contact cap.

Zwar gibt es auch AusfĆ¼hrungen derartiger KontakttrƤger, bei welchen die Kontaktkappe mittels eines Gewindes auf dem Grundkƶrper gehalten wird. Jedoch ist hier die Montage entsprechend aufwendiger, da die Kappe ebenfalls aufgeschraubt werden muss und nicht einfach aufgerastet werden kann. Zudem ist fĆ¼r die Montage und Demontage zumindest ein entsprechendes Werkzeug nƶtig.There are also designs of such contact carriers in which the contact cap is held on the base body by means of a thread. However, the assembly is correspondingly more complex here, since the cap also has to be screwed on and cannot simply be snapped on. In addition, at least one appropriate tool is required for assembly and disassembly.

Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen KontakttrƤger so auszubilden, dass ein Kontaktelement aufgenommen und fixiert werden kann, wobei sowohl die Montage als auch die Demontage des Kontaktelements im KontakttrƤger einfach, schnell und ohne Hilfsmittel wie Werkzeug ermƶglicht werden soll.The invention is therefore based on the object of designing a contact carrier so that a contact element can be received and fixed, whereby both the assembly and the disassembly of the contact element in the contact carrier should be made possible simply, quickly and without aids such as tools.

Die Aufgabe wird durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale des unabhƤngigen Anspruchs 1 gelƶst.The object is achieved by the characterizing features of independent claim 1.

Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den UnteransprĆ¼chen angegeben.Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.

Bei der Erfindung handelt es sich um einen KontakttrƤger zur Aufnahme eines elektrischen Kontaktelements. Dabei wird der KontakttrƤger aus einem Grundkƶrper und einem Halteelement gebildet, wobei der Grundkƶrper ein elektrisches Kontaktelement aufnehmen kann und das Halteelement zur Fixierung des Kontaktelements im Grundkƶrper dient.The invention is a contact carrier for receiving an electrical contact element. The contact carrier is formed from a base body and a holding element, wherein the base body can accommodate an electrical contact element and the holding element is used to fix the contact element in the base body.

Der Grundkƶrper ist als Hohlzylinder ausgebildet und weist eine Steckseite und eine Anschlussseite auf. Die Steckseite dient zur Kontaktierung mit einem Gegensteckverbinder. Die Anschlussseite ist fĆ¼r die Aufnahme eines Kontaktelements vorgesehen. Von der Anschlussseite zur Steckseite erstreckt sich die durchgehende Ɩffnung des Hohlzylinders durch den Grundkƶrper welche als Kontaktaufnahme ausgebildet ist. Entlang der Kontaktaufnahme verlƤuft mittig im Grundkƶrper eine Steckachse welche die Steckrichtung - in Richtung der Steckseite - des KontakttrƤgers vorgibt.The base body is designed as a hollow cylinder and has a plug-in side and a connection side. The mating side is used for contacting a mating connector. The connection side is intended to accommodate a contact element. The continuous opening of the hollow cylinder extends from the connection side to the plug-in side through the base body, which is designed as a contact receptacle. A plug-in axis runs along the contact receptacle in the middle of the base body and defines the plug-in direction - towards the plug-in side - of the contact carrier.

Das Halteelement kann an der Anschlussseite des Grundkƶrpers zumindest bereichsweise in die Kontaktaufnahme eingefĆ¼hrt werden. An der Anschlussseite sind zudem Mittel zur Befestigung des Halteelements am Grundkƶrper angeordnet. Das Halteelement kann so am Grundkƶrper befestigt werden und ein elektrisches Kontaktelement, welche in der Kontaktaufnahme des KontakttrƤgers angeordnet ist, in diesem fixieren.The holding element can be inserted into the contact receptacle at least in some areas on the connection side of the base body. Means for fastening the holding element to the base body are also arranged on the connection side. The holding element can thus be fastened to the base body and an electrical contact element, which is arranged in the contact receptacle of the contact carrier, can be fixed therein.

Um das Halteelement in den Grundkƶrper fĆ¼hren zu kƶnnen, verfĆ¼gt das Halteelement Ć¼ber einen FĆ¼hrungsbereich. Der FĆ¼hrungsbereich ragt in die Kontaktaufnahme des Grundkƶrpers und fĆ¼hrt dabei das Halteelement entlang der Steckachse. Gleichzeitig verhindert der FĆ¼hrungsbereich ein Verdrehen des Halteelements im Grundkƶrper. DafĆ¼r ist der FĆ¼hrungsbereich so ausgebildet, dass er in FĆ¼hrungen innerhalb der Kontaktaufnahme linear entlang der Steckachse gefĆ¼hrt wird.In order to be able to guide the holding element into the base body, the holding element has a guide area. The guide area protrudes into the contact receptacle of the base body and guides the retaining element along the plug axis. At the same time, the guide area prevents the retaining element from rotating in the body. For this purpose, the guide area is designed in such a way that it is guided linearly along the plug axis in guides within the contact receptacle.

Der FĆ¼hrungsbereich ist in einer speziellen AusfĆ¼hrungsform als zumindest ein Haltearm ausgefĆ¼hrt, welcher zur Halterung eines elektrischen Kontaktelements im KontakttrƤger dient. Dabei ragt der Haltearm in die Kontaktaufnahme des KontakttrƤgers und hƤlt ein eingefĆ¼hrtes elektrisches Kontaktelement darin.In a special embodiment, the guide area is designed as at least one holding arm which serves to hold an electrical contact element in the contact carrier. The holding arm protrudes into the contact receptacle of the contact carrier and holds an inserted electrical contact element therein.

Dem FĆ¼hrungsbereich des Halteelements ist anschlussseitig ein Rastbereich angeformt. Der Rastbereich ist fĆ¼r die Fixierung und Halterung des Halteelements in der Kontaktaufnahme und am Grundkƶrper vorgesehen. DafĆ¼r weist der Rastbereich des Halteelements zumindest ein Rastmittel auf. Das Rastmittel kann mit dem Grundkƶrper verrasten und so das Halteelement am Grundkƶrper und in der Kontaktaufnahme halten.A latching area is formed on the connection side of the guide area of the holding element. The latching area is provided for fixing and holding the holding element in the contact receptacle and on the base body. For this purpose, the latching area of the holding element has at least one latching means. The latching means can latch with the base body and thus hold the holding element on the base body and in the contact receptacle.

In einer zweckmƤƟigen AusfĆ¼hrungsform sind am Grundkƶrper weitere Rastmittel vorgesehen, welche mit dem zumindest einem Rastmittel des Halteelements zusammenwirken. Durch die Rastmittel und die weiteren Rastmittel kann so eine Kraft von Halteelement auf den Grundkƶrper Ć¼bertragen und so das Halteelement am Grundkƶrper befestigt und fixiert werden.In an expedient embodiment, further locking means are provided on the base body, which interact with the at least one locking means of the holding element. By means of the latching means and the further latching means, a force can thus be transmitted from the holding element to the base body and the holding element can thus be fastened and fixed on the base body.

In einer bevorzugten AusfĆ¼hrungsform ist vorgesehen, dass der Rastbereich und der FĆ¼hrungsbereich des Halteelements nicht starr miteinander verbunden sind. Rastbereich und FĆ¼hrungsbereich sind zueinander drehbar ausgefĆ¼hrt. Die Drehung der Bereiche zueinander ist dabei um die Steckachse des KontakttrƤgers ausgerichtet.In a preferred embodiment it is provided that the latching area and the guide area of the holding element are not rigidly connected to one another. The latching area and the guide area are designed to be rotatable with respect to one another. The rotation of the areas with respect to one another is aligned around the plug-in axis of the contact carrier.

Dabei sind die beiden Bereich Ć¼ber eine elastische Verbindung miteinander verbunden. Die elastische Verbindung ermƶglicht ein Verdrehen der Bereich um einen begrenzten Winkel zueinander. Durch die elastische Verbindung richten sich der FĆ¼hrungsbereich und der Rastbereich selbststƤndig wieder zueinander in den Ursprungszustand aus.The two areas are connected to one another via an elastic connection. The elastic connection enables the areas to be rotated through a limited angle to one another. The elastic connection is directed the guide area and the latching area automatically return to their original state.

Um eine elastische Verbindung und Drehung zu ermƶglichen, ist in einer speziellen AusfĆ¼hrungsform das Halteelement einteilig aus einem Polymer hergestellt. Der Rastbereich und der FĆ¼hrungsbereich sind dabei Ć¼ber zumindest einen dĆ¼nnen Steg verbunden. Vorzugsweise sind die Bereiche Ć¼ber zumindest drei Stege miteinander verbunden, welche bei einer Verdrehung der Bereiche zueinander ausgelenkt und elastisch verformt werden.In order to enable an elastic connection and rotation, in a special embodiment the holding element is made in one piece from a polymer. The latching area and the guide area are connected via at least one thin web. The areas are preferably connected to one another via at least three webs, which are deflected and elastically deformed when the areas are rotated relative to one another.

Durch die elastische Verformung und Drehung des Halteelements wird es ermƶglicht, die Rastmittel des Halteelements aus dem Eingriffsbereich der weiteren Rastmittel am Grundkƶrper zu bewegen. So werden beim Drehen des Rastbereichs die Rastmittel auf einer Kreisbahn seitlich aus dem Eingriff der weitern Rastmittel am Grundkƶrper gedreht. Somit wird die Verrastung und Halterung des Halteelements im Grundkƶrper gelƶst.The elastic deformation and rotation of the holding element makes it possible to move the locking means of the holding element out of the engagement area of the further locking means on the base body. Thus, when the locking area is rotated, the locking means are rotated laterally on a circular path from the engagement of the further locking means on the base body. The latching and holding of the holding element in the base body is thus released.

Um eine Drehung des Rastbereichs zu ermƶglichten weist das Halteelement in einer zweckmƤƟigen AusfĆ¼hrungsform einen BetƤtigungsbereich auf, welcher am Rastbereich angeordnet ist. Dabei ist der BetƤtigungsbereich auƟerhalb der Kontaktaufnahme und des Grundkƶrpers angeordnet, so dass er durch einen Anwender bedient werden kann.In order to enable rotation of the latching area, the holding element has, in an expedient embodiment, an actuation area which is arranged on the latching area. In this case, the actuation area is arranged outside the contact receptacle and the base body, so that it can be operated by a user.

ZweckmƤƟig sind alle Bestandteile, aber zumindest der Grundkƶrper und das Halteelement aus einem elektrisch isolierenden Material, vorzugsweise einem Polymer hergestellt. Die vorliegende Erfindung lƶst somit die aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Nachteile und die vorliegende Aufgabe.Expediently, all of the components, but at least the base body and the holding element, are made from an electrically insulating material, preferably a polymer. The present invention thus solves the disadvantages known from the prior art and the present object.

AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispielEmbodiment

Ein AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in den Zeichnungen dargestellt und wird im Folgenden nƤher erlƤutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine Explosionsdarstellung eines KontakttrƤgers mit elektrischem Kontaktelement;
Fig. 2
eine Einzelansicht eines Halteelements;
Fig. 3
eine Schnittdarstellung eines Halteelements;
Fig. 4
eine Schnittdarstellung eines KontakttrƤgers mit eingesetztem, elektrischem Kontaktelement;
Fig. 5
eine Funktionsdarstellung eines Rastbereichs; und
Fig. 6
ein nicht beanspruchtes Beispiel.
An embodiment of the invention is shown in the drawings and is explained in more detail below. Show it:
Fig. 1
an exploded view of a contact carrier with an electrical contact element;
Fig. 2
a detail view of a holding element;
Fig. 3
a sectional view of a holding element;
Fig. 4
a sectional view of a contact carrier with an inserted electrical contact element;
Fig. 5
a functional representation of a latching area; and
Fig. 6
an unclaimed example.

Die Figuren enthalten teilweise vereinfachte, schematische Darstellungen. Zum Teil werden fĆ¼r gleiche, aber gegebenenfalls nicht identische Elemente identische Bezugszeichen verwendet. Verschiedene Ansichten gleicher Elemente kƶnnten unterschiedlich skaliert sein.The figures contain partially simplified, schematic representations. In some cases, identical reference symbols are used for identical, but possibly not identical elements. Different views of the same elements could be scaled differently.

Die Figur 1 zeigt eine Explosionsdarstellung eines KontakttrƤgers 1 mit elektrischem Kontaktelement 50. Der KontakttrƤger 1 besteht aus einem Grundkƶrper 2 und einem Halteelement 3. DarĆ¼ber ist das elektrische Kontaktelement 50 angeordnet. Die Teile sind entlang einer Steckachse A angeordnet, welche gleichzeitig die Montageachse definiert.The Figure 1 shows an exploded view of a contact carrier 1 with an electrical contact element 50. The contact carrier 1 consists of a base body 2 and a holding element 3. The electrical contact element 50 is arranged above it. The parts are arranged along a plug axis A, which at the same time defines the assembly axis.

Der Grundkƶrper 2 weist eine Steckseite 5 auf, welche zur Kontaktierung mit einem Gegensteckverbinder oder einem GegenkontakttrƤger vorgesehen ist. Am in Steckrichtung rĆ¼ckseitigen Ende des Grundkƶrpers 2 ist eine Anschlussseite 6 des Grundkƶrpers 2 vorgesehen. Die Anschlussseite 6 und auch die Steckseite 5 ermƶglichen einen Zugriff auf eine durchgehende Ɩffnung im Grundkƶrper 2. Die Ɩffnung bildet dabei eine Kontaktaufnahme 4, die zur Aufnahme des elektrischen Kontaktelements 50 dient.The base body 2 has a plug-in side 5 which is provided for contacting a mating connector or a mating contact carrier. At the rear end of the base body 2 in the plug-in direction, a connection side 6 of the base body 2 is provided. The connection side 6 and also the plug side 5 enable access to a continuous opening in the base body 2. The opening here forms a contact receptacle 4 which serves to receive the electrical contact element 50.

Gleichzeitig ist die Kontaktaufnahme 4 zur Aufnahme des Halteelements 3 vorgesehen. Das Halteelement 3 wird aus einem FĆ¼hrungsbereich 7 und einem Rastbereich 8 gebildet. Das Halteelement 3 kann mit dem FĆ¼hrungsbereich 7 voran in die Kontaktaufnahme 4 eingefĆ¼hrt werden. Dabei dienen Rastarme 13 als in Steckrichtung als FĆ¼hrungselemente, welche ein Verdrehen des Halteelements 3 im Grundkƶrper 2 verhindern. Im Grundkƶrper 2 sind entsprechende Anformungen vorgesehen, die eine FĆ¼hrung der Rastarme 13 ermƶglichen.At the same time, the contact receptacle 4 is provided for receiving the holding element 3. The holding element 3 is formed from a guide area 7 and a latching area 8. The holding element 3 can be inserted into the contact receptacle 4 with the guide region 7 first. Here, locking arms 13 serve as in the plugging direction as guide elements which prevent the retaining element 3 from rotating in the base body 2. Corresponding formations are provided in the base body 2, which enable the locking arms 13 to be guided.

Der anschlussseitige Rastbereich 8 des Halteelements 3 wird aus mehreren Stegen 12 gebildet, welche parallel entlang der Steckachse A ausgerichtet sind. Im anschlussseitig hinteren Bereich ist an den Stegen 12 ein BetƤtigungsbereich 11 angeformt. Der als Ring ausgebildete BetƤtigungsbereich 11 verbindet die Stege 12 miteinander. An seiner AuƟenseite sind Anformungen fĆ¼r eine bessere Haptik angeformt.The connection-side latching area 8 of the holding element 3 is formed from several webs 12 which are aligned parallel along the plug axis A. In the rear area on the connection side, an actuating area 11 is formed on the webs 12. The actuating area 11, designed as a ring, connects the webs 12 to one another. Moldings are formed on its outside for a better feel.

Am BetƤtigungsbereich 11 sind zudem zwei Rastmittel 9 angeformt. Die Rastmittel 9 dienen der Sicherung und Fixierung des Halteelements 3 in der Kontaktaufnahme 4 des Grundkƶrpers 2. DafĆ¼r sind die Rastmittel 9 mit weiteren Rastmitteln 10 verrastbar, welche sich auf der Innenseite des Grundkƶrpers 2 in der Kontaktaufnahme 4 befinden. Die Rastmittel 9 und weiteren Rastmittel 10 sind so ausgebildet, dass die beim EinfĆ¼hren des Halteelements 3 in die Kontaktaufnahme 4 miteinander verrasten und ein Herausziehen des Halteelements 3 aus der Kontaktaufnahme 4 verhindern.In addition, two latching means 9 are integrally formed on the actuation area 11. The latching means 9 serve to secure and fix the holding element 3 in the contact receptacle 4 of the base body 2. For this purpose, the latching means 9 can be latched with further latching means 10, which are located on the inside of the base body 2 in the contact receptacle 4. The latching means 9 and further latching means 10 are designed in such a way that they latch with one another when the holding element 3 is inserted into the contact receptacle 4 and prevent the holding element 3 from being pulled out of the contact receptacle 4.

Die Figuren 2 und 3 zeigen ein vereinzeltes Halteelement 3 in einer seitlichen Ansicht bzw. einer Schnittdarstellung. Im jeweils oben dargestellten Bereich ist der Rastbereich 8 zu sehen. Die Stege 12 verbinden den BetƤtigungsbereich 11 mit dem FĆ¼hrungsbereich 7 des Halteelements 3.The Figures 2 and 3 show an isolated holding element 3 in a side view or a sectional view. The latching area 8 can be seen in the area shown above. The webs 12 connect the actuation area 11 to the guide area 7 of the holding element 3.

Der FĆ¼hrungsbereich 7 wird im Wesentlichen aus zwei Rastarmen 13 gebildet. Die Rastarme 13 dienen einerseits zur FĆ¼hrung des Halteelements 3 in der Kontaktaufnahme 4. Andererseits wird mit den Rastarmen 13 ein eingesetztes elektrisches Kontaktelement 50 gehalten. Durch die leicht nach innen gerichteten Rastarme 13 kann ein Kontaktelement 50 nachtrƤglich durch das Halteelement 3 in die Kontaktaufnahme 4 eingefĆ¼hrt werden. Die Rastarme 13 werden leicht nach auƟen gedrĆ¼ckt und verrasten das Kontaktelement 50 in der Kontaktaufnahme 3. Am BetƤtigungsbereich 11 sind die zwei Rastmittel 9 dargestellt, welche mit den weiteren Rastmitteln 10 am Grundkƶrper 2 verrastbar sind. Die Verrastung der Rastmittel 9 mit den weiteren Rastmitteln 10 ist in den Figuren 5a, 5b und 5c nƤher dargestellt.The guide area 7 is essentially formed from two latching arms 13. The latching arms 13 serve, on the one hand, to guide the holding element 3 in the contact receptacle 4. On the other hand, an inserted electrical contact element 50 is held with the latching arms 13. A contact element 50 can subsequently be inserted through the holding element 3 into the contact receptacle 4 by the latching arms 13 directed slightly inward. The latching arms 13 are pressed slightly outwards and latch the contact element 50 in the contact receptacle 3. The two latching means 9, which can be latched with the further latching means 10 on the base body 2, are shown on the actuation area 11. The locking of the locking means 9 with the other locking means 10 is in the Figures 5a, 5b and 5c shown in more detail.

Die Figur 4 zeigt einen Querschnitt durch einen erfindungsgemƤƟen KontakttrƤger 1 mit eingesetztem elektrischen Kontaktelement 50. Das Kontaktelement 50 ist in der Kontaktaufnahme 4 des Grundkƶrpers 2 vollstƤndig aufgenommen. Oberhalb des Kontaktelements 50, in Anschlussrichtung, ist zudem das Halteelement 3 fast vollstƤndig in der Kontaktaufnahme 4 aufgenommen. Die Rastarme 13 halten das Kontaktelement 50 sicher in der Kontaktaufnahme 4. Die Rastmittel 9 sind mit den weiteren Rastmitteln 10 verrastet, wodurch das Halteelement 3 nicht aus der Kontaktaufnahme 4 herausnehmbar ist.The Figure 4 shows a cross section through a contact carrier 1 according to the invention with an inserted electrical contact element 50. The contact element 50 is completely received in the contact receptacle 4 of the base body 2. Above the contact element 50, in the connection direction, the holding element 3 is also almost completely received in the contact receptacle 4. The latching arms 13 hold the contact element 50 securely in the contact receptacle 4. The latching means 9 are latched with the further latching means 10, as a result of which the holding element 3 cannot be removed from the contact receptacle 4.

Der BetƤtigungsbereich 11 des Rastbereichs 8 des Halteelements 3 ragt aus der Kontaktaufnahme 4 des Grundkƶrpers 2 heraus. So kann der BetƤtigungsbereich 11 durch einen Monteur bedient werden und eine Verdrehung des Rastbereichs 8 herbeigefĆ¼hrt. Die Drehung und Entriegelung des Rastbereichs 8 ist als Funktionsablauf in den folgenden Figuren 5a, 5b und 5c nƤher erlƤutert.The actuation area 11 of the latching area 8 of the holding element 3 protrudes from the contact receptacle 4 of the base body 2. The actuation area 11 can thus be operated by a fitter and a rotation of the latching area 8 can be brought about. The rotation and unlocking of the latching area 8 is a functional sequence in the following Figures 5a, 5b and 5c explained in more detail.

Die Figuren 5 zeigen dabei die Anschlussseite 6 eines KontakttrƤgers 1. Der Grundkƶrper 2 ist der Ɯbersicht halber nur angedeutet. Erkennbar sind in der Figur 5a die Rastmittel 9 am Halteelement 3, welche mit den weiteren Rastmitteln 10 am Grundkƶrper 2 verrastet sind. Ein Herausziehen und Entfernen des Halteelements 3 ist nicht mƶglich.The Figures 5 show the connection side 6 of a contact carrier 1. For the sake of clarity, the base body 2 is only indicated. The latching means 9 on the holding element 3, which are latched with the further latching means 10 on the base body 2, can be seen in FIG. 5a. It is not possible to pull out and remove the holding element 3.

In der Figur 5b ist der BetƤtigungsbereich 11 des Rastbereichs 8 entgegen dem Uhrzeigersinn verdreht. Die Stege 12 sind dadurch elastisch verformt. Die Rastmittel 9 sind aus dem Eingriffsbereich der weiteren Rastmittel 10 gedreht worden. Dadurch sind die Rastmittel 9, 10 nicht mehr miteinander verrastet.In the Figure 5b the actuation area 11 of the latching area 8 is rotated counterclockwise. The webs 12 are thereby elastically deformed. The locking means 9 have been rotated out of the engagement area of the further locking means 10. As a result, the locking means 9, 10 are no longer locked to one another.

Das Halteelement 3 kann - wie in Figur 5c dargestellt - aus der Kontaktaufnahme 4 herausgezogen werden. Eine Blockierung durch die Rastmittel 9 und weiteren Rastmittel 10 verhindert dies nicht mehr. Diese vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung lƶst die erfindungsgemƤƟe Aufgabe, wodurch eine Montage und Demontage eine Kontaktelements 50 in einem KontakttrƤger 1 ohne den Bedarf von Werkzeug ermƶglicht wird. Das Kontaktelement 50 kann schnell eingesetzt und ohne groƟen Zeit- und Kraftaufwand durch eine kleine Drehung am BetƤtigungsbereich 11 wieder entfernt werden. Dennoch ist ein sicherer Sitz des Kontaktelements 50 im KontakttrƤger 1 erzielt.The holding element 3 can - as in Figure 5c shown - be pulled out of the contact 4. Blocking by the locking means 9 and further locking means 10 no longer prevents this. This advantageous embodiment achieves the object according to the invention, as a result of which a contact element 50 can be assembled and disassembled in a contact carrier 1 without the need for tools. The contact element 50 can be inserted quickly and removed again without a large expenditure of time and effort by a small turn on the actuating area 11. A secure fit of the contact element 50 in the contact carrier 1 is nevertheless achieved.

Die Figuren 6a, 6b und 6c zeigen ein nicht beanspruchtes Beispiel. Im Unterschied zur ersten dargestellten AusfĆ¼hrungsform ist das Rastmittel 9 als Federarm ausgebildet. Der Federarm erstreckt sich in Achsrichtung hin zur Anschlussseite 6 des KontakttrƤgers 6.The Figures 6a, 6b and 6c show an unclaimed example. In contrast to the first illustrated embodiment, the latching means 9 is designed as a spring arm. The spring arm extends in the axial direction towards the connection side 6 of the contact carrier 6.

Die Figur 6a zeigt zwei Rastmittel 9 im Rastbereich 8 des Halteelements 3. Die Rastmittel 9 sind an gegenĆ¼berliegenden Seiten im Rastbereich 8 angeordnet. Die Rastmittel 9 sind mechanisch flexibel am Halteelement 3 als Federarme angeformt. Dabei sind die oben dargestellten, freien Enden der Rastmittel 9 flexibel und kƶnnen nach innen, in Richtung der Steckerachse A bewegt werden. Im Bereich der freien Enden der Rastmittel 9 sind Ausnehmungen vorgesehen, welche zur Verrastung mit den weiteren Rastmitteln 10 vorgesehen sind.The Figure 6a shows two latching means 9 in the latching area 8 of the holding element 3. The latching means 9 are arranged on opposite sides in the latching area 8. The latching means 9 are formed in a mechanically flexible manner on the holding element 3 as spring arms. The free ends of the locking means 9 shown above are flexible and can be moved inwards, in the direction of the plug axis A. In the area of the free ends of the locking means 9, recesses are provided which are provided for locking with the further locking means 10.

Die weiteren Rastmittel 10 sind auf der Innenseite des Grundkƶrpers 2 angeordnet. Beim Einstecken des Halteelements 3 in den Grundkƶrper 2 kƶnnen die Rastmittel 9 axial nach innen ausgelenkt werden, so dass die weiteren Rastmittel 10 in die Ausnehmungen der Rastmittel 9 eingreifen kƶnnen. Das Halteelement 3 ist so im Grundkƶrper 2 fixiert.The further latching means 10 are arranged on the inside of the base body 2. When the holding element 3 is inserted into the base body 2, the locking means 9 can be deflected axially inward, so that the further locking means 10 can engage in the recesses of the locking means 9. The holding element 3 is thus fixed in the base body 2.

Zum Demontieren des Halteelements 3 mĆ¼ssen lediglich die Rastmittel 9 erneut nach innen, hin zur Steckachse A bewegt werden. Die Verrastung der Rastmittel 9 mit den weiteren Rastmitteln 10 wird so gelƶst und eine Demontage des Halteelements 3 aus dem Grundkƶrper 2 wird ermƶglicht.To dismantle the holding element 3, the locking means 9 only have to be moved inwards again towards the plug-in axis A. The latching of the latching means 9 with the further latching means 10 is thus released and the holding element 3 can be removed from the base body 2.

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  1. Contact carrier (1) for receiving an electrical contact element,
    wherein the contact carrier (1) has a base body (2) and a holding element (3),
    wherein the base body (2) has a plug-in side (5) and a connection side (6),
    wherein the base body (2) comprises a continuous opening that is configured as a contact receptacle (4),
    wherein the contact receptacle (4) extends through the base body (2) from the connection side (6) to the plug-in side (5) along a plug axis (A), and
    wherein the holding element (3) can be fastened to the connection side (6) of the base body (2), wherein the holding element (3) has a guide region (7) that protrudes into the contact receptacle (4), and also a latching region (8),
    wherein
    the latching region (8) has at least one latching means (9),
    wherein the latching means (9) can be latched to the base body (2),
    characterized in that
    the latching region (8) and the guide region (7) are configured in such a manner that they can rotate with respect to one another, and
    in that the holding element (3) can be pulled out of the contact receptacle (4) by rotating and unlocking the latching region (8), as a result of which disassembly of the contact element is made possible.
  2. Contact carrier (1) according to Claim 1,
    characterized in that
    the guide region (7) can be guided in the contact receptacle (4) in a rotationally secured manner along the plug-in axis (A).
  3. Contact carrier (1) according to Claim 1 or 2,
    characterized in that
    the latching means (9) can be latched to a further latching means (10) on the base body (2).
  4. Contact carrier (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 3,
    characterized in that
    the holding element (3) can be blocked against a linear movement that is directed in the direction of the connection side (6) by the latching means (9).
  5. Contact carrier (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 4,
    characterized in that
    the latching region (8) and the guide region (7) can be rotated with respect to one another by way of an elastic deformation.
  6. Contact carrier (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 5,
    characterized in that
    the latching region (8) and the guide region (7) are configured in such a manner that they can rotate with respect to one another about the plug-in axis (A).
  7. Contact carrier (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 6,
    characterized in that
    the latching region (8) and the guide region (7) are designed as a single part and are connected to one another via at least two webs (12).
  8. Contact carrier (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 7,
    characterized in that
    the latching element (9) is arranged movably on the holding element (3).
  9. Contact carrier (1) according to Claim 8,
    characterized in that
    the latching element (9) is configured as a resilient arm,
    wherein the resilient arm protrudes towards the connection side (6).
  10. Contact carrier (1) according to Claim 9,
    characterized in that
    the latching element (9) can be deflected radially inwardly towards the plug axis (A).
  11. Contact carrier (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 10,
    characterized in that
    the latching region (8) can have a first, latching position and a second, releasing position.
  12. Contact carrier (1) according to Claim 11,
    characterized in that,
    in the first, latching position of the latching region (8), the latching means (9) is latched to the base body (2).
  13. Contact carrier (1) according to either of Claims 11 and 12,
    characterized in that,
    in the second, released position of the latching region (8), the latching means (9) is not latched to the base body (2).
  14. Contact carrier (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the latching region (8) is arranged, at least in certain regions, outside the contact receptacle (4) and forms an actuating region (11) there.
  15. Contact carrier (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the holding element (3) has at least one holding arm (13) that protrudes into the contact receptacle (4).
  16. Contact carrier (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the base body (2) consists of an electrically insulating material.
  17. Contact carrier (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the holding element (3) consists of an electrically insulating material.
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