EP2719023B1 - Élément à emmanchement direct à contact direct protégé - Google Patents

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EP2719023B1
EP2719023B1 EP12716022.4A EP12716022A EP2719023B1 EP 2719023 B1 EP2719023 B1 EP 2719023B1 EP 12716022 A EP12716022 A EP 12716022A EP 2719023 B1 EP2719023 B1 EP 2719023B1
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Wolfgang Pade
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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
    • H01R13/02—Contact members
    • H01R13/193—Means for increasing contact pressure at the end of engagement of coupling part, e.g. zero insertion force or no friction
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R12/00—Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, specially adapted for printed circuits, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB], flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures, e.g. terminal strips, terminal blocks; Coupling devices specially adapted for printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures; Terminals specially adapted for contact with, or insertion into, printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures
    • H01R12/70—Coupling devices
    • H01R12/71—Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
    • H01R12/712—Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures co-operating with the surface of the printed circuit or with a coupling device exclusively provided on the surface of the printed circuit
    • H01R12/714—Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures co-operating with the surface of the printed circuit or with a coupling device exclusively provided on the surface of the printed circuit with contacts abutting directly the printed circuit; Button contacts therefore provided on the printed circuit
    • 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
    • H01R13/02—Contact members
    • H01R13/04—Pins or blades for co-operation with sockets
    • H01R13/05—Resilient pins or blades
    • 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
    • H01R4/10—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 effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation
    • H01R4/18—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 effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
    • H01R4/183—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 effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping for cylindrical elongated bodies, e.g. cables having circular cross-section
    • H01R4/184—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 effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping for cylindrical elongated bodies, e.g. cables having circular cross-section comprising a U-shaped wire-receiving portion
    • H01R4/185—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 effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping for cylindrical elongated bodies, e.g. cables having circular cross-section comprising a U-shaped wire-receiving portion combined with a U-shaped insulation-receiving portion

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  • the present invention relates to a direct plug-in element for direct electrical contact with a direct contact, which is arranged in a protected manner to avoid damage and an electrical arrangement with such a direct plug-in element.
  • the direct plug-in element according to the invention with the features of claim 1 has the advantage that it is very good from damage is protected. In particular, a mounting through a seal, for example a mat seal, is also possible without problems.
  • the direct plug-in element has a direct contact with a contact section for the electrical contacting of exposed contact areas of a counterpart and a connection section for connection to a cable or the like.
  • the direct contact has a chamber in which a first opening is provided. The contact portion of the direct contact is arranged in the chamber such that the contact portion is provided near the first opening, so that a position of the contact portion can be changed such that the contact portion through the first opening can contact the exposed contact area of the counterpart.
  • the direct contact is formed in two parts with a first direct contact part and a second direct contact part.
  • the first direct contact part has the contact section and the second direct contact part has the chamber.
  • the two direct contact parts are made of different materials.
  • the first direct contact part having the contact portion is made of a spring steel having an elasticity which is higher than an elasticity of the second direct contact part. As a result, a quick and easy deformability of the first direct contact part, which has the contact portion, can be ensured.
  • the chamber has a substantially U-shaped or box-like shape.
  • the chamber is preferably made by bending over about 180 ° of a sheet-like base material leaving two opposing side surfaces open.
  • the plug housing comprises an actuating element which is adapted to push the contact portion of the direct contact from the first opening of the direct contact out of the chamber.
  • actuating element which is adapted to push the contact portion of the direct contact from the first opening of the direct contact out of the chamber.
  • the chamber of the direct contact comprises a second opening through which the actuating element is to be pushed out in order to thereby expose the contact section from the first opening.
  • a particularly simple and compact construction results when the second opening is preferably arranged opposite the first opening.
  • the direct contact comprises a latching device which latches a protruding position of the operating member, that is, a position in which the contact portion is activated.
  • the actuator may include a protruding portion configured to engage through the second opening of the chamber.
  • the actuating element is provided recoverable. This makes it possible that after releasing the direct plug connection and the actuating element is reset, so that the contact portion can also go back to the protected starting position in the chamber of direct contact. As a result, a problem-free multiple direct contacting with the direct plug-in element according to the invention is possible without the risk of damage to the contact portion is on direct contact.
  • the present invention relates to an electrical arrangement with a direct plug-in element according to the invention and a counterpart, on which exposed contact areas are provided.
  • the direct plug-in element contacts the exposed contact areas via the direct contact and thus establishes an electrical connection.
  • the present invention is preferably used in control devices for vehicles.
  • the direct plug-in element is designed such that it has a plurality of direct contacts arranged in series. More preferably, the direct plug-in element according to the invention is arranged such that it has two rows of direct contacts, which are arranged at 180 ° opposite positions, so that a contact, in particular a circuit board with exposed on the flat sides of the circuit board contact areas, is possible.
  • the direct plug-in element 3 comprises a direct contact 5 and a plug housing 4, preferably made of plastic.
  • the direct contact 5 is arranged in the plug housing 4 and is formed in this embodiment in two parts with a first direct contact part 5a and a second direct contact part 5b.
  • the first direct contact part 5a is connected to the second direct contact part 5b, for example by means of welding.
  • the first direct contact part 5a comprises a contact portion 51 which is adapted to engage with an exposed contact area 20 on a counterpart, such as, e.g. a printed circuit board 2, to make electrical contact.
  • the first direct contact part 5a is U-shaped in the form of a resilient contact blade.
  • a connecting portion 52 is further arranged, which is designed for electrical connection to a cable 6.
  • the connecting portion 52 is a crimp connection.
  • a welded or soldered connection or an adhesive connection can also be provided.
  • the second direct contact part 5b is provided so that it forms a chamber 50.
  • the chamber 50 is provided closed box-shaped in this embodiment, wherein two opposing lateral surfaces are open. Thereby, a sheet material can be used to produce the direct contact 5, which is bent about three times by 90 ° to form the chamber. A free end of the bent sheet material may also be inserted under the connecting portion 52 on the second direct contact part 5b. As a result, the chamber 50 can be fixed simultaneously with the crimping of the bare cable part at the same time.
  • the reference numeral 55 designates a holding section for the cable 6.
  • a first opening 53 and a second opening 54 is further formed in the region of the chamber 50 of the direct contact 5.
  • the two openings 53, 54 are at opposite ends Positions on the chamber, more precisely on an upper side and a lower side of the chamber formed.
  • the first direct contact part 5a is arranged between the first opening 53 and the second opening 54, wherein the contact portion 51 is directed to the first opening 53.
  • an opening 43 is provided at a position corresponding to the position of the first opening 53 of the direct contact 5. This ensures that after an activation of the first direct contact part 5a, this can protrude from the direct plug-in element 3 and can contact the exposed contact area 20.
  • the direct plug-in element 3 comprises an actuating element 40, which is part of the plug housing 4.
  • the actuator 40 is provided on the connector housing 4 such that the actuator 40, as in FIG. 1 indicated by the arrow A, is movable in the arrow direction.
  • On the actuating element 40 a projecting portion 41 and a locking device 42 is provided.
  • the protruding region 41 is arranged at a position above the second opening 54 in direct contact 5. This makes it possible that upon actuation of the actuating element 40 in the direction of the arrow A, the projecting portion 41 is guided through the second opening 54 and comes into direct contact 5, more precisely with the rear part of the first direct contact part 5a in contact. This condition is in the FIGS. 3 and 4 shown.
  • the first direct contact part 5a in the direction of arrow B (see. FIG. 3 ), whereby the contact area 51 is exposed through the first opening 53 of the chamber.
  • the locking device 42 is provided, which is provided in this embodiment as an undercut on the actuating element 40 and which engages behind an edge 43 on the connector housing 4 (see. FIG. 3 ).
  • the contact portion 51 may be disposed in the chamber 50 of the direct contact.
  • the contact portion 51 is protected from damage during handling.
  • at a Placement of the direct plug-in element of the direct contact 5 easily be passed through, for example, a mat seal, without causing damage to the contact portion 51 occur.
  • damage should occur on the second direct contact part 5b these are not critical since the electrical contact is made via the contact section 51.
  • the first direct contact part 5a and the second direct contact part 5b are made of different materials, in particular spring plates.
  • the first direct contact part 5a preferably has a greater elasticity than the second direct contact part 5b. As a result, in particular a recoverability of the first direct contact part 5a is improved.
  • the locking device 42 is also provided recoverable. This makes it possible that after activation of the direct plug-in element by the repeated actuation of the actuating element 40, this can be reset. Thereby, the contact portion 51 again in the in FIG. 1 return home position shown so that it is securely received in the chamber 50 of the direct contact and can be protected from damage. As a result, it is also possible to attach the direct plug-in element several times to a printed circuit board 2 or the like.
  • the direct plug element according to the invention can meet the highest contact requirements and is particularly suitable for use in the automotive sector.

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  1. Elément enfichable directement (1), comprenant:
    - un contact direct (5) avec une partie de contact (51) et une partie de raccordement (52) pour le raccordement à un câble (6), et
    - un boîtier de connecteur (4), dans lequel le contact direct (5) est disposé et qui présente un élément d'actionnement (40),
    - dans lequel le contact direct (5) présente une chambre (50), qui présente au moins une première ouverture (53) et une deuxième ouverture (54),
    - dans lequel la partie de contact (51) dans un état non activé est disposée dans la chambre,
    - dans lequel l'élément d'actionnement (40) présente une région saillante (41) et est conçu de telle façon que, lors de l'actionnement de l'élément d'actionnement (40) dans un état activé, l'élément d'actionnement (40) soit déplacé et que la région saillante (41) soit menée à travers la deuxième ouverture et vienne en contact avec le contact direct, afin de repousser ainsi la partie de contact (51) du contact direct (5) hors de la première ouverture (53) de la chambre (50), et
    - dans lequel la partie de contact (51) est conçue de façon à contacter une zone de contact libre (20) d'une pièce opposée (2) à travers la première ouverture (53).
  2. Elément enfichable directement selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le contact direct (5) est formé en deux parties avec une première partie de contact direct (5a) et une seconde partie de contact direct (5b), dans lequel la première partie de contact direct (5a) présente la partie de contact (51) et la seconde partie de contact direct (5b) présente la chambre (50).
  3. Elément enfichable directement selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la chambre (50) du contact direct (5) présente en coupe une configuration en forme de U ou une configuration essentiellement en forme de caisse.
  4. Elément enfichable directement selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que la deuxième ouverture (54) sur la chambre (50) est disposée en face de la première ouverture (53).
  5. Elément enfichable directement selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, comprenant en outre un dispositif d'encliquetage (42), qui bloque une position d'activation de l'élément d'actionnement (40).
  6. Elément enfichable directement selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que l'élément d'actionnement (40) peut être rappelé.
  7. Agencement électrique, comprenant un élément enfichable directement selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes et une pièce opposée avec une zone de contact libre (20), qui peut être contactée directement par la partie de contact (51).
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