EP4246738B1 - Connecteur enfichable rond, utilisation d'un connecteur enfichable rond et procédé de fabrication d'un connecteur enfichable rond - Google Patents

Connecteur enfichable rond, utilisation d'un connecteur enfichable rond et procédé de fabrication d'un connecteur enfichable rond

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EP4246738B1
EP4246738B1 EP23161855.4A EP23161855A EP4246738B1 EP 4246738 B1 EP4246738 B1 EP 4246738B1 EP 23161855 A EP23161855 A EP 23161855A EP 4246738 B1 EP4246738 B1 EP 4246738B1
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insulator
circular connector
conductor
contact
equipotential bonding
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Philipp Reimann
Michael Quiter
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Yamaichi Electronics Deutschland GmbH
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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
    • H01R13/648—Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices, e.g. anti-static shielding  
    • H01R13/658—High frequency shielding arrangements, e.g. against EMI [Electro-Magnetic Interference] or EMP [Electro-Magnetic Pulse]
    • H01R13/6591—Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members
    • H01R13/6597—Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a contact of the connector
    • 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
    • H01R13/648—Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices, e.g. anti-static shielding  
    • H01R13/658—High frequency shielding arrangements, e.g. against EMI [Electro-Magnetic Interference] or EMP [Electro-Magnetic Pulse]
    • H01R13/6581—Shield structure
    • 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
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/622—Screw-ring or screw-casing
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R24/00—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure
    • H01R24/86—Parallel contacts arranged about a common axis

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a circular connector, a use of a circular connector and a method for manufacturing a circular connector.
  • IEC connectors as examples of circular connectors, are known in the art. These connectors typically have at least one grounding conductor, which can also be called an equipotential bonding conductor, to connect to an equipotential bonding conductor of a complementary terminal and ground a connected device.
  • grounding conductor which can also be called an equipotential bonding conductor
  • equipotential bonding conductor to connect to an equipotential bonding conductor of a complementary terminal and ground a connected device.
  • US 2019 / 393 652 A1 This describes an electrical plug comprising a plug housing with a first outer housing part and a second outer housing part separate from the first, an earthing contact arranged in the plug housing, and an earthing connection element separate from and arranged therein.
  • the first outer housing part and the second outer housing part are each at least partially metallic.
  • the earthing connection element is electrically connected to the earthing contact, the first outer housing part, and the second outer housing part.
  • US 11 177 616 B2 describes an electrical plug, comprising a plug housing with a first housing outer part and a second housing outer part separate from the first housing outer part, a [missing word] in the plug housing
  • the connector consists of a protective conductor contact and a protective conductor connection element located within the connector housing.
  • the first and second outer housing parts are each made at least partially of metal.
  • the protective conductor connection element is connected to the protective conductor contact and electrically connected to the first and/or second outer housing part.
  • DE 10 2018 105 770 B4 describes a connection arrangement with at least one spring arm for producing an electrically conductive connection between a protective conductor contact arranged inside an insulating body and a metal housing that at least partially surrounds the insulating body from the outside, wherein the spring arm has at least one elastic contact area and a contact formation of the contact area projects at least partially out of the insulating body to contact an inner surface of the metal housing.
  • the claimed invention is defined by a circular connector according to claim 1, by the use of a circular connector according to claim 9, and by a method for manufacturing a circular connector according to claim 10.
  • the present circular connector provides, in particular, equipotential bonding, especially protective equipotential bonding, for the electrically conductive connector housing, wherein the electrically conductive connector housing is conductively connected to the equipotential bonding conductor, particularly in this series, via the contact shell and the equipotential bonding element.
  • equipotential bonding conductor can, in particular, correspond to an earthing conductor, which in this case is configured to earth the circular connector and, in particular, the connector housing of the circular connector.
  • the present circular connector allows, by means of the A potential equalization element, which partially accommodates the insulator and electrically contacts the potential equalization conductor and is electrically connected to the connector housing, advantageously provides improved potential equalization for the circular connector, particularly for the Circular connectors with electrically conductive connector housings. This allows for advantageous equipotential bonding of the electrically conductive connector housing, thus enabling safe handling of the circular connector by the user.
  • the connector housing can be electrically conductive, in particular comprising or consisting of a metal, or comprising or consisting of an electrically conductive plastic, and therefore be particularly electrically conductive.
  • the electrically conductive connector housing which, for example, comprises or consists of a metal, advantageously enables shielding for the majority of contact conductors, so that the present circular connector advantageously provides a connection that is both reliable and low-interference, or at least less susceptible to interference.
  • the equipotential bonding conductor of the present circular connector can be configured, in particular, to provide equipotential bonding in order to short-circuit any voltage that may occur and to dissipate any current via the equipotential bonding conductor instead of through a user.
  • the equipotential bonding conductor is advantageously connected to the electrically conductive connector housing via the equipotential bonding element and the contact shell.
  • the equipotential bonding conductor which is connected to the electrically conductive connector housing by means of the equipotential bonding element and the contact shell, makes it particularly advantageous to dissipate or discharge any overvoltage from the connector housing, for example, caused by a charged user, or any fault current flowing on or in the connector housing.
  • the contact shell can be configured to make electrically conductive contact with the equipotential bonding element at least partially peripherally, and in particular partially on an outer circumference of the equipotential bonding element. This advantageously provides and ensures a short, electrically conductive connection across the entire area between the equipotential bonding conductor and the connector housing.
  • At least one, several, or all contact conductors of the plurality of contact conductors can penetrate the insulator, in particular in a longitudinal or insertion direction of the circular connector.
  • the insulator can preferably surround or enclose the at least one, several, or all contact conductors of the plurality of contact conductors in a circumferential direction.
  • the insulator can be configured to distance or isolate the one or more contact conductors, which do not include the equipotential bonding conductor, from the equipotential bonding element and/or from the equipotential bonding conductor.
  • the circular connector in this context essentially represents a connector, in particular a connector with an electrically conductive connector housing.
  • the circular connector can, in particular, have a substantially cylindrical shape or contour, at least in sections, but is not limited to this, and can also have any contour in cross-section with respect to a longitudinal direction or insertion direction of the circular connector, in particular be polygonal or be partially round and angular.
  • the circular connector can be of either a male or female type and is in particular configured to be electrically conductively connected to a complementary circular connector.
  • the circular connector can, in particular, be or form the front connectable or pluggable end of a coaxial cable.
  • the circular connector can, in particular, provide or form a screw connection and/or a push-push connection and/or a push-pull connection to a complementary circular connector.
  • the contact conductor is usually used as part of a plurality of contact conductors. Colloquially, the contact conductor(s) represent one or more poles of the circular connector.
  • the plurality of contact conductors always includes the equipotential bonding conductor and at least one contact conductor, and in particular, any number of contact conductors.
  • the plurality of contact conductors can therefore include, in particular, an equipotential bonding conductor and one contact conductor, an equipotential bonding conductor and two contact conductors, an equipotential bonding conductor and three contact conductors, etc.
  • the longitudinal direction describes, in particular, the direction in which the circular connector has its greatest extent. Furthermore, the longitudinal direction can also be the direction along which the contact conductors essentially extend, or in which the contact conductors are configured to be connected or contacted. Thus, the longitudinal direction can essentially correspond to the insertion direction of the circular connector.
  • the insertion direction represents the direction in which the circular connector is moved relative to a complementary circular connector to establish an electrically conductive contact between the circular connector and the complementary circular connector.
  • the circumferential direction is a direction that is essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction or mating direction.
  • the circumferential direction can essentially correspond to a direction along a circumference of the circular connector or a direction along an outer contour of the circular connector in a cross-section of the circular connector, or a direction along the outer contour of an element of the circular connector in a cross-section of the circular connector, wherein the cross-section is essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction or mating direction of the circular connector.
  • the circumferential direction can correspond to a direction tangent to a circumference of the circular connector or an element of the circular connector, especially a direction tangent to a contour of the
  • the circumferential direction corresponds to that of a circular connector or an element of the circular connector in a cross-section.
  • the circumferential direction can be particularly similar to the circumferential direction of a cylinder, whereby the present circular connector is not limited to a strictly cylindrical contour.
  • the radial direction is a direction that is essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal or insertion direction and/or the circumferential direction.
  • the radial direction can, in particular, point from an axis of the circular connector towards an outer contour or surface, especially towards an outer contour or surface of the circular connector or an element of the circular connector.
  • the equipotential bonding element can have a substantially ring-shaped cross-section which is configured to contact the contact shell at least section by section along a circumferential direction of the equipotential bonding element.
  • the contact shell can be configured to contact the equipotential bonding element at a distal end of the equipotential bonding element, in particular at a longitudinally distal end of a lateral surface of the equipotential bonding element.
  • the equipotential bonding element can be completely enclosed in the contact shell with respect to its longitudinal extent. Additionally or alternatively, the contact shell can be configured, in particular, to hold or fix the equipotential bonding element longitudinally.
  • the equipotential bonding element which accommodates the insulator section by section, allows the insulator with the embedded contact conductors to be advantageously positioned or aligned relative to the equipotential bonding element.
  • the equipotential bonding conductor collar makes it advantageous to guide the equipotential bonding conductor and, in particular, to make electrically conductive contact over a large area.
  • crimping the equipotential bonding element to the equipotential bonding conductor allows for a secure and reliable electrical connection. Specifically, crimping the equipotential bonding element to the equipotential bonding conductor creates a positive and/or frictional connection between the element and the conductor.
  • the equipotential bonding element and conductor can be joined using a material bond, for example, by soldering and/or bonding with an electrically conductive adhesive.
  • connection types advantageously ensure an electrically conductive contact between the equipotential bonding element and the equipotential bonding conductor, so that an advantageous equipotential bonding of the circular connector, in particular an earthing of the circular connector, can be ensured by means of the equipotential bonding element.
  • the equipotential bonding conductor opening can be arranged on an end face of the equipotential bonding element, in particular on an end face facing away from the insertion direction of the circular connector.
  • the equipotential bonding element can have a sectioned end face, especially the end face facing away from the insertion direction of the circular connector, wherein the equipotential bonding conductor opening is preferably arranged in the sectioned end face.
  • the sectioned end face is preferably configured to separate and/or space the equipotential bonding conductor from one or more contact conductors of the plurality of contact conductors.
  • equipotential bonding element to advantageously distance the equipotential bonding conductor from the other contact conductor(s) and facilitates further assembly of the circular connector, in particular the connection of terminals to the majority of contact conductors.
  • the equipotential bonding collar of the equipotential bonding element can be crimped to the equipotential bonding conductor.
  • the equipotential bonding collar can extend, in particular, from the equipotential bonding conductor opening in a direction that is essentially parallel and opposite to the longitudinal direction or insertion direction of the circular connector.
  • the equipotential bonding collar can extend, in particular, from the sectionally closed portion of the The potential equalization element extends, in particular in a direction that is essentially parallel to the insertion direction of the circular connector.
  • the equipotential bonding conductor collar facilitates the crimping of the equipotential bonding element to the equipotential bonding conductor due to its particularly good accessibility.
  • the equipotential bonding element can be arranged in a form-fitting manner on the insulator in the insertion direction of the circular connector, and/or The equipotential bonding element can be arranged in a form-fitting manner on the insulator in the circumferential direction of the circular connector.
  • the equipotential bonding element can be positively connected to the insulator with respect to the insertion direction or the longitudinal direction of the circular connector, and additionally or alternatively, it can be positively connected to the insulator with respect to the circumferential direction of the circular connector.
  • the insulator to be securely fixed to the equipotential bonding element, ensuring that both the equipotential bonding conductor embedded in the insulator and the insulator itself are fixed to the equipotential bonding element.
  • This advantageously ensures improved durability of the connection between the equipotential bonding element and the equipotential bonding conductor, particularly the electrically conductive connection between the equipotential bonding element and the equipotential bonding conductor.
  • the insulator and the equipotential bonding conductor can preferably be positively connected at different points on the equipotential bonding element.
  • one of the insulator and the equipotential bonding element can have a projection
  • the other of the insulator and the equipotential bonding element can have a recess, wherein the projection and the recess are configured to engage, in particular such that the projection and the recess form a positive fit with respect to the insertion direction of the circular connector and/or a positive fit with respect to the circumferential direction of the circular connector.
  • the insulator can, in particular, have a projection and be configured to engage with a recess of the equipotential bonding element, especially such that the projection of the insulator is positively engaged with the recess of the equipotential bonding element with respect to the circumferential direction.
  • the projection can be configured to be positively engaged with the recess with respect to the insertion direction or longitudinal direction.
  • the recess can in particular provide or form a stop in the insertion direction or longitudinal direction for the projection.
  • the aforementioned design of the projection and the recess allows the insulator to be securely connected to the equipotential bonding element. Furthermore, the insulator and the equipotential bonding element can be easily aligned or positioned relative to each other, which particularly facilitates the subsequent assembly of the circular connector, especially the connection of the multiple contact conductors embedded in the insulator.
  • the recess or projection of the insulator can be arranged or formed on an outer surface, in particular a radially outer surface of the insulator. More preferably, the recess or projection of the equipotential bonding element can be arranged or formed on an outer surface, in particular a radially outer surface of the equipotential bonding element. If at least one of the aforementioned connecting elements is arranged on a radially outer surface of the respective element, the assembly of the equipotential bonding conductor and insulator can be advantageously facilitated by improved securing and accessibility.
  • the equipotential bonding element makes electrically conductive contact exclusively with the equipotential bonding conductor of the majority of contact conductors.
  • a secure, positive-locking connection between the equipotential bonding element and the insulator can advantageously be provided, whereby a positive lock can be provided with respect to one or more directions which are essentially perpendicular to the direction or directions along which the insulator extends section by section through the first opening.
  • a safe separation of the equipotential bonding conductor from the other contact conductor(s) can be advantageously provided, as well as a safe separation of the equipotential bonding element from the other contact conductor(s).
  • the first opening can be arranged on an end face of the equipotential bonding element, in particular on an end face facing away from the insertion direction of the circular connector.
  • the first opening can be arranged at a distance from the equipotential bonding conductor opening, particularly in the radial direction. This advantageously ensures that the equipotential bonding conductor is spaced apart from the other contact conductor(s).
  • the first opening can be substantially semicircular.
  • the first opening can form a substantially semicircular opening in an end face of the equipotential bonding element, particularly on or in an end face facing away from the insertion direction of the circular connector.
  • the first opening of the equipotential bonding element can be configured with the first sectionally to form an end face of the closed section of the equipotential bonding element, in particular to form the end face of the equipotential bonding element which is arranged on the end face facing away from the insertion direction of the circular connector.
  • the equipotential bonding element has a recess, wherein the recess is configured to engage with a projection of the insulator in the insertion direction of the circular connector, such that the projection is configured to engage with the equipotential bonding element in front of the first section of the insulator when the insulator and the equipotential bonding element are mounted.
  • the equipotential bonding element has a recess, wherein, when the equipotential bonding element is mounted with the insulator in the plug-in direction, a projection of the insulator is configured to engage at least partially with the recess before a first section of the insulator, in which in particular the contact conductors without the equipotential bonding conductor may be partially embedded, partially engages with a first opening of the equipotential bonding element, in particular at an end face of the equipotential bonding element.
  • the recess of the equipotential bonding element can be formed, in particular, on an outer surface, especially a radially outer surface of the equipotential bonding element; in other words, on a lateral surface of the equipotential bonding element. This can advantageously facilitate visibility during the installation of the projection on the recess.
  • the engagement of the projection into the recess and the first section of the insulator into the first opening of the equipotential bonding element refers in particular to at least partial penetration.
  • the engagement may, but does not necessarily have to, include a behind-engagement. In exemplary embodiments, however, behind-engagement connections between the recess and the projection, and/or between the first section and the first opening, may also be provided.
  • the insulator comprises an elastomer or another deformable material, such as a plastic
  • the engagement may, in particular, be a friction-fit engagement, which includes a partial behind-engagement due to possible restorable deformation, especially elastic restorable deformation and demolding of the insulator.
  • the equipotential bonding element can be arranged in a form-fitting manner on the contact shell.
  • the potential equalization element can be arranged in a form-fitting manner on the contact shell with respect to the insertion direction of the circular connector.
  • one of the contact shell and the equipotential bonding element can have a groove, in particular a groove extending substantially circumferentially, and in particular extending section by section substantially circumferentially
  • the other of the contact shell and the equipotential bonding element can have a projection, in particular a projection projecting substantially radially, and preferably extending substantially circumferentially, and in particular extending section by section substantially circumferentially.
  • the projection can be configured to engage in the groove when the contact shell is mounted on the equipotential bonding element.
  • the groove can be configured to receive the projection, at least section by section.
  • the projection which extends essentially in a radial direction
  • the groove which extends essentially along the circumferential direction, advantageously provides a positive-locking connection between the contact shell and the potential equalization element, particularly with regard to the insertion direction or longitudinal direction of the circular connector.
  • the potential equalization element can advantageously be securely positioned and held on the contact shell.
  • the equipotential bonding element can have a projection, wherein the projection, in particular, extends substantially outwards in a radial direction and at least partially along the circumferential direction.
  • the projection can, in particular, be a radially outwardly projecting step, which, in particular, projects radially outwards relative to the remaining part of the equipotential bonding element.
  • the projection can, in particular, be arranged at a distal end of the equipotential bonding element, especially at an end distal to the insertion direction.
  • the contact shell can, in particular, have a groove configured to receive the projection of the equipotential bonding element at least partially.
  • the groove can, in particular, be configured to receive the projection in a form-fitting manner, especially with respect to the insertion direction of the circular connector.
  • the groove of the contact shell can, in particular, extend substantially in the circumferential direction.
  • the groove can be arranged on an inner circumferential side of the contact shell and/or the projection of the equipotential bonding element can be arranged on an outer circumferential side of the equipotential bonding element.
  • the projection and groove can, for example, form or create a bayonet fitting.
  • the contact shell can be designed in multiple sections to engage the projection on multiple sides during radial assembly, corresponding to the multiple sections of the contact shell.
  • the multiple configuration of the contact shell can, in particular, correspond to a configuration similar to several circular segments.
  • the contact shell can, in particular, have a substantially hollow cylindrical or truncated conical shape or contour.
  • a section of the multiple, substantially hollow cylindrical or truncated conical shape or contour of the contact shell can, in particular, be a segment along the circumferential direction of the substantially hollow cylindrical or truncated conical shape or contour of the contact shell or correspond to it.
  • a section of, for example, a two-section contact shell can, without limitation, form substantially 180° of the circumference of the contact shell, or a section of, for example, a three-section contact shell can, without limitation, form substantially 120° of the circumference of the contact shell.
  • This angular division can, in particular, apply to several or all sections of a multiple contact shell.
  • one section of, for example, a two-, three-, or four-section contact shell may form an angle in the range of approximately 10° to approximately 180° of the contact shell's circumference, and the remaining sections of the contact shell may be configured to form or complete the contact shell's circumference up to 360°.
  • the contact shell may be formed in one piece but with several subsections or subshells, which may be connected to one another, for example, by means of one or more film hinges, and in particular by means of one or more film hinges in the circumferential direction.
  • the contact shell can comprise two or more sub-shells which, in an assembled state, form the contact shell.
  • the assembly of the contact shell and the equipotential bonding element can be advantageously facilitated, in particular by enabling the simple realization of positive locking connections between the equipotential bonding element and the contact shell.
  • the contact shell comprises two sub-shells which, in the assembled state, form the contact shell.
  • the two sub-shells can be formed in one piece or in multiple pieces.
  • the two sub-shells can be designed as separate sub-shells or, for example, as a single piece, with the two sub-shells connected to each other by film hinges.
  • the partial shells can be configured to be connected to each other by friction, form-fitting, and/or material bonding, for example by means of resilient, especially engaging, spring arms, by means of clips, by means of a soldered or welded connection, etc.
  • the partial shells can be configured to form a contact shell that is at least partially continuous in the circumferential direction only when assembled in the circular connector.
  • partial shells are configured as single pieces, this advantageously simplifies handling during assembly, as one partial shell can be placed against the equipotential bonding element, and the other partial shell(s) can be folded or attached to the equipotential bonding element.
  • partial shells are configured in multiple pieces, this increases the manufacturing tolerance to allow them to be assembled together into the connector housing of the circular connector.
  • the partial shells can, for example, be configured to only make contact with each other circumferentially once assembled in the connector housing, particularly to establish electrically conductive contact.
  • the The circular connector should be an IEC connector, preferably a 230V IEC connector, and The circular connector may preferably have three contact conductors.
  • the configuration of the circular connector as an IEC connector, in particular as a 230 V IEC connector, for example with three contact conductors, advantageously makes it possible to provide an IEC connector with an electrically conductive connector housing, which has both improved shielding and safe equipotential bonding, in particular safe grounding, and thus safe handling.
  • an alternative IEC connector may, in particular, have one equipotential bonding conductor and any number of additional contact conductors.
  • the circular connector may, in particular, include one equipotential bonding conductor and additionally one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, or more contact conductors, wherein these additional contact conductor(s) are not equipotential bonding conductors.
  • Another aspect of the invention relates to the use of a circular connector according to the preceding aspect with regard to the circular connector for electrical connection with a connection complementary to the circular connector.
  • the method comprises the aforementioned steps, in particular in exactly this order, i.e., first providing the plurality of contact conductors, then arranging the plurality of contact conductors in the insulator, then electrically connecting the equipotential bonding element to the equipotential bonding conductor, and then arranging the equipotential bonding element on the contact shell.
  • the method may in particular include a step of arranging a contact shell with a potential equalization element in a connector housing, particularly after the step of arranging the potential equalization element on the contact shell.
  • the arrangement of the equipotential bonding element on the contact shell can, in particular, comprise a positive-locking arrangement of the equipotential bonding element on the contact shell. This enables the contact shell and the equipotential bonding element to be securely mounted together in the connector housing.
  • FIG. 1 shows an oblique view of a section through a circular connector 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the circular connector 100 has a substantially elongated extent and a substantially cylindrical or substantially round cross-sectional shape.
  • An example is shown in Fig. 1
  • the illustrations and explanations in the present Figures 1 to 5 refer, apart from the male or female configuration of the insertion direction or Longitudinally L front-arranged connections 15, 16, both to a female and a male configuration of the circular connector 100.
  • the circular connector 100 has, at its longitudinally L front end, in particular the terminals 15, 16 for coupling with a complementary circular connector.
  • the terminals 15, 16 comprise, as shown in Fig. 1 shown, in particular an earthing terminal 16 which is configured, when coupled with a complementary circular connector, to connect the earthing conductor 12 of the present circular connector 100 to a complementary earthing conductor.
  • the earthing conductor 12 as shown in Fig. 1 and shown in the other figures, and explained in connection with the figures, represents an exemplary potential equalization conductor. Furthermore, and as shown in Fig.
  • terminals 15 and 16 include terminal 15 for contact conductors for conventional current conduction, which, when coupled with a complementary circular connector, is configured to connect a contact conductor 10 of the present circular connector 100 to a complementary contact conductor.
  • the contact conductor 10 denotes a contact conductor for conventional current transmission and is specifically not the earthing conductor 12 in this case. In this description, a distinction is accordingly made between the contact conductor(s) 10 for conventional current transmission and the earthing conductor 12 as a potential equalization conductor.
  • the earthing conductor 12 and the contact conductor(s) 10 together form the plurality of contact conductors 10, 12.
  • the circular connector 100 as shown in Fig.
  • the circular connector 100 has in particular exactly two contact conductors 10 and one grounding conductor 12.
  • the circular connector 100 can in particular have exactly one grounding conductor 12 and additionally any number of contact conductors 10, in particular at least one contact conductor 10.
  • the contact conductors 10 and the grounding conductor 12 are embedded, at least partially, in an insulator 40.
  • the insulator 40 can, in particular, comprise or consist of a plastic, especially an elastomer, a thermoplastic, or a thermoset.
  • the insulator 40 can, for example, comprise or consist of a ceramic, cork, or a different insulating material.
  • the insulator 40 can, in particular, comprise or consist of a material selected based on its tracking resistance to ensure a maximum tracking current over a predetermined tracking distance of the elements adjacent to the insulator 40.
  • the contact leads 10 and 12 can be used, as in Fig. 1 shown, are embedded in the insulator 40 in such a way that they are spaced apart from each other by the insulator 40. Additionally or alternatively, and as shown in Fig. 1 As shown, the contact conductors 10, 12 can be embedded in the insulator 40 such that they extend through the insulator 40 in the longitudinal direction L or in the insertion direction of the circular connector 100. In other words, the contact conductors 10, 12 can be configured, in particular, to penetrate the insulator, especially in the longitudinal direction L or in the insertion direction of the circular connector 100.
  • one insertion direction of the circular connector 100 can be essentially parallel to the longitudinal direction L.
  • the circular connector 100 can be, as shown in Fig. 1 shown, in particular by means of a movement essentially in the longitudinal direction L, to be plugged into or connected to a complementary circular connector, so that the plugging direction of the circular connector 100 can be essentially parallel to the longitudinal direction L.
  • the following explanations regarding the circular connector 100 and in particular the grounding element 50, the insulator 40 and the contact shell 30 refer specifically to a circular connector 100 as shown in Fig. 1
  • the examples shown, particularly regarding the exemplary orientation with respect to the insertion direction or longitudinal direction L, radial direction R and circumferential direction U, are not limited to these. Rather, the present explanations regarding the grounding element 50, the insulator 40 and the contact shell 30 apply equally, especially to an angled connector or circular connector, as long as their functionality is maintained. as highlighted herein is not affected.
  • the circular connector 100 has, in particular, a strain relief 24 at its end furthest from the insertion direction or longitudinal direction L, or at the end opposite the terminals 15, 16.
  • the circular connector 100 as shown in Fig. 1 As shown, it can in particular be configured to accommodate a coaxial cable or similar on the side facing the strain relief 24, which can be attached or electrically connected with its respective conductors, in particular to the contact conductors 10, 12.
  • the circular connector 100 has in particular a connector housing 20 which surrounds in the radial direction R, in particular the contact shell 30.
  • the circular connector 100 has in particular a connector housing 20 which is configured to surround in the circumferential direction U, in particular the contact shell 30.
  • the contact shell 30 can be substantially cylindrical.
  • the connector housing 20 is electrically conductive, at least partially.
  • the connector housing 20 can be multilayered.
  • the multiple layers can be interconnected in such a way that at least one outer layer in the radial direction R and at least one inner layer in the radial direction R, or a layer facing the contact shell 30, are electrically conductively connected to each other.
  • the connector housing 20 can be essentially single-layered and configured to be, or become, electrically conductively connected to the contact shell 30.
  • the connector housing 20 is connected to the grounding conductor 12, in particular by means of the contact element 30 and the grounding element 50. This advantageously allows a fault current to be dissipated via the grounding conductor 12, and thus provides protection. to provide a user with protection upon contact with the connector housing 20.
  • the electrically conductive connector housing 20 provides advantageous shielding for the contact conductor(s) 10, so that the present circular connector 100 advantageously enables a connection or attachment to a complementary circular connector that is both user-safe and low-interference, or at least less susceptible to interference.
  • the connector housing 20 can, in particular, have cable shielding, especially for shielding the contact conductor(s) 10 and/or the elements or cables connected to them. Furthermore, the connector housing 20 can have a connection section for attaching cable shielding to it.
  • the connector housing 20 can, for instance, comprise one or more gripping areas 22, which may in particular have or consist of an electrically conductive material, in particular a metal.
  • an earthing element 50 is arranged on the insulator 40 as an equipotential bonding element, which at least partially accommodates the earthing conductor 12 and, in particular, makes electrically conductive contact with it.
  • the earthing element 50 has, in particular, an earthing conductor opening 57 as an equipotential bonding conductor opening, which is configured to accommodate and/or guide the earthing conductor 12, and, in particular, to make electrical contact with it partially.
  • a grounding conductor collar 53 can be arranged or formed, in particular as an equipotential bonding conductor collar, at the grounding conductor opening 57.
  • the grounding conductor collar 53 can be configured as shown in Fig. 1 shown, in particular extending substantially in the insertion direction or longitudinal direction L.
  • the earthing conductor collar 53 can extend from the earthing conductor opening 57 and substantially parallel to the insertion direction or longitudinal direction L.
  • the earthing conductor collar 53 can extend, in particular, from an end face of the earthing element 50 facing away from the longitudinal direction L, especially in a The direction is essentially parallel to the insertion direction or longitudinal direction L, and the earthing conductor 12 is configured to accommodate it at least partially.
  • the earthing conductor collar 53 is integrally formed with the earthing element 50.
  • the earthing conductor collar 53 can be crimped to the earthing conductor 12, especially in the assembled state of the circular connector 100, thereby providing a particularly secure fixation or retention of the earthing conductor 12 on the earthing element 50, which also connects the earthing element 50 to the earthing conductor 12 in a secure and durable electrically conductive manner.
  • the grounding element 50 can have a first opening 58, wherein the first opening 58 can be arranged, in particular, at a distance in the radial direction R from the grounding conductor opening 57.
  • the first opening 58 of the grounding element 50 can, in particular, be configured to receive a first section 41 of the insulator 40, at least section by section, wherein the first section 41 of the insulator 40 is preferably configured to embed the contact conductor(s) 10, i.e., in particular, the contact conductor(s) 10 which is/are not the grounding conductor 12.
  • FIG. 2a and 2b Each figure shows an oblique view of a partial section through a circular connector 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figures 2a and 2b This essentially provides a configuration of the circular connector 100, as already described in Fig. 1 shown again.
  • FIGs 3a and 3b Each shows an oblique view of an earthing element 50 of a circular connector 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein in Fig. 3a In addition to the earthing element 50, the insulator 40 is also shown, and in Fig. 3b In addition to the grounding element 50, the contact shell 30 is also partially shown.
  • Figures 3a and 3b This essentially provides a configuration of the circular connector 100, as already described in the Figure 1 , 2a and 2b shown again.
  • FIG. 4 Figure 1 shows an oblique view of an earthing element 50 of a circular connector 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 4 This essentially provides a configuration of the grounding element 50 of the circular connector 100, as already described in the Figure 1 , 2a , 2b , 3a and 3b shown again.
  • Fig. 2a a section of the connector housing 20 is shown, while the insulator 40, the contact shell 30, and the grounding element 50 are shown uncut.
  • Fig. 2b both a part of the connector housing 20 is shown in cutaway, as well as a part of the insulator 40, the contact shell 30 and the earthing element 50 is shown in cutaway.
  • the grounding element 50 has in particular a recess 52, wherein the recess 52 is formed or arranged in particular on a radially outer side of the grounding element 50.
  • a recess 52 is formed or arranged in a surface of the earthing element 50.
  • the recess 52 is configured, in particular, to receive a projection 42 of the insulator 40, especially to receive it section by section.
  • the projection 42 and the recess 52 advantageously form a positive fit with respect to the circumferential direction U, thus enabling the insulator 40 to be mounted on the grounding element 50 in a manner that is clearly visible from the outside.
  • Form-fit with respect to the circumferential direction U describes, in other words, how the Figures 2a, 2b , 3a and 3b This clarifies that the insulator 40 is arranged in a rotationally secure manner on the grounding element 50.
  • the projection 42 forms a positive fit with the recess 52 with respect to the insertion direction or longitudinal direction L, in that the recess 52 has a limit or a stop in the longitudinal direction L, so that the projection 42 is configured in particular to abut the recess 52 in a direction substantially opposite to the insertion direction or longitudinal direction L.
  • the contact shell 30 can, in particular, have a recess 32 which is essentially congruent with the recess 52 of the grounding element 50.
  • the contact shell 30 has, in particular, a recess 32 which is configured to receive the insulator 40, in particular the projection 42 of the insulator 40, at least partially.
  • the projection 42 preferably forms a positive fit with the recess 32 of the contact shell 30 in the circumferential direction U, and additionally or alternatively, in particular, a positive fit in the insertion direction or longitudinal direction L, such that the recess 32 limits or restricts movement of the insulator 40 in a direction opposite to or parallel with the insertion direction or longitudinal direction L.
  • the recess 32 of the contact shell 30 can be substantially aligned with the recess 52 of the grounding element 50. This advantageously provides precise positioning of the insulator 40, grounding element 50, and contact shell 30 relative to each other, which advantageously enables precise and tolerance-compliant positioning in the connector housing 20 of the circular connector 100.
  • the recess 52 of the grounding element 50 and/or the recess 32 of the contact shell 30 are preferably configured to form an engagement with the projection 42 of the insulator 40, in particular a circumferentially U-shaped form-fitting engagement.
  • the engagement is formed when the grounding element 50 is mounted to the insulator 40 in the insertion direction or longitudinal direction L, before a first section 41 of the insulator 40 enters the first opening 58 of the grounding element 50 and/or before the grounding conductor 12 embedded in the insulator 40 enters the grounding conductor opening 57 and/or the grounding conductor collar 53.
  • the grounding element 50 includes, in particular, a projection 54 that extends outwards in the radial direction R relative to the rest of the grounding element 50.
  • the grounding element 50 has, in particular, a projection 54 on its outer circumferential surface or lateral surface that extends outwards in the radial direction R.
  • the lead of 54 is, as shown by the Figures 2a, 2b and 3b
  • the projection 54 of the grounding element 50 is specifically configured to be received by a groove 34 of the contact shell 30.
  • the projection 54 of the grounding element 50 is configured to extend at least partially along the circumferential direction U.
  • the groove 34 of the contact shell 30 is specifically configured to receive the projection 54 partially or completely along its circumferential extension U.
  • the contact shell 30 can preferably be designed in two parts to facilitate easy assembly of the contact shell 30 to the grounding element 50, in particular to enable easy assembly surrounding the projection 54.
  • This allows the grounding element 50 to be advantageously connected securely and easily to the contact shell 30, wherein the grounding element 50 and the contact shell 30 are connected, in particular by a positive locking connection with respect to the insertion direction or longitudinal direction L.
  • the positive locking connection with respect to the insertion direction or longitudinal direction describes, in particular, how by Fig. 3b clarifies, a Connection, wherein in particular movement in the insertion direction or longitudinal direction of the grounding element 50 relative to the contact shell 30 is prevented.
  • the positive locking mechanism must, in particular, not be releasable without damage.
  • the grounding element 50 and the contact shell 30 are not detachably connected to each other in a non-destructive manner, thereby ensuring a suitably secure and durable electrically conductive contact between the contact shell 30 and the grounding element 50.
  • the groove 34 of the contact shell 30 can provide or configure a press fit with the projection 54 of the grounding element 50 in sections along the circumferential direction U, so that a planar electrically conductive contact between the contact shell 30 and the grounding element 50 is provided or is provided, which in turn ensures a suitably short electrically conductive path between the connector housing 20 and the grounding conductor 12.
  • the grounding element 50 has in particular a first opening 58, which is preferably spaced apart from the grounding conductor opening 57, particularly in the radial direction R. Furthermore, the first opening 58 is, as shown in particular in the Figures 2a, 2b and 3a
  • the insulator 40 is shown configured to accommodate a first section 41, at least section by section, preferably such that the first section 41 extends through the first opening 58 of the grounding element 50, and in particular extends substantially in the insertion direction or longitudinal direction L through the first opening 58.
  • the contact conductors 10 are preferably embedded in the first section 41 of the insulator 40, whereby the embedding first section 41 advantageously provides a safe distance or separation between the contact conductors 10 and the grounding element 50 and the grounding conductor 12.
  • the first section 41 of the insulator 40 extending through the first opening 58, advantageously provides a positive-locking connection with respect to the circumferential direction U, thus ensuring secure positioning of the insulator 40.
  • the first section 41 can have a cross-sectional shape or contour, i.e., essentially perpendicular to the insertion direction or longitudinal direction L, and in particular a substantially semicircular shape or contour, without being strictly limited to this. This advantageously allows, in particular, several contact conductors 10 to be embedded spaced apart from one another in the insulator 40, and at the same time ensures a spacing between the several contact conductors 10 and the earthing conductor 12.
  • the first section 41 is preferably designed on the insulator 40 such that, when the earthing element 50 is mounted with the insulator 40, the projection 42 engages at least partially with the recess 54 of the earthing element 50, so that during assembly, a secure guidance of the section 41 through the first opening 58 is ensured.
  • the grounding element 50 as in the Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the earthing element 50 can be essentially ring-shaped.
  • the earthing element 50 can, in particular, have a lateral surface extending substantially along the longitudinal direction L, especially a stepped lateral surface, wherein the stepped lateral surface has, in particular, the radially outwardly projecting projection 54.
  • the earthing element 50 can have a sectionally closed end face on its side facing away from the insertion direction or longitudinal direction L, i.e., on a side facing the strain relief 24 in the assembled state, wherein the sectionally closed end face of the earthing element 50 is formed in particular by a sectionally closed surface, in particular a substantially semicircular surface, and the first opening 58, in particular a substantially semicircular opening 58.
  • the grounding element 50 can be made of or consist of a metal, for example copper, aluminum, nickel, zinc, or iron. In alternative embodiments, the grounding element 50 can be made of or consist of another electrically conductive material.
  • the contact shell 30 shown can, in particular, comprise or consist of a metal, especially copper, aluminum, nickel, zinc, or iron.
  • the contact shell 30 can comprise or consist of another material, particularly an electrically conductive one.
  • the contact shell 30 can comprise or consist of stainless steel, which advantageously eliminates the need for a coating of the contact shell 30 that might otherwise be required.
  • FIG. 5 shows a flowchart of a method for manufacturing a circular connector 100 according to the present invention.
  • the circular connector 100 is manufactured according to the method according to Figure 1.
  • Figure 5 which can be manufactured, can in particular the circular connector 100 according to the Figures 1 to 4 are equivalent to.
  • the process for manufacturing the circular connector 100 as described in Fig. 5
  • the steps shown include in particular: S10 Providing a plurality of contact conductors 10, 12 and an electrically conductive connector housing 20; S20 Arranging the majority of contact conductors 10, 12 in an insulator 40; S30 Pressing a grounding element 50 against the insulator 40; S40 electrical connection of the earthing element 50 to an earthing conductor 12 of the plurality of contact conductors 10, 12; and S50 Arranging the grounding element 50 on a contact shell 30, which is configured to electrically connect the grounding element 50 to the connector housing 20.
  • steps S10, S20, S30, S40 and S50 can in particular be configured to execute steps S10, S20, S30, S40 and S50 in exactly this order, i.e. first S10, then S20, then S30, then S40, and then S50.
  • step S50 of the procedure in particular a step of inserting the contact shell 30 with the grounding element 50 into the connector housing 20.
  • the contact shell 30 is preferably configured to come into a predetermined position relative to the connector housing 20, in which the contact shell 30 makes electrically conductive contact with the connector housing 20.
  • step S50 of arranging the grounding element 50 on the contact shell 30 can, in particular, comprise a positive-locking arrangement of the grounding element 50 on the contact shell 30.
  • step S50 can comprise a step of encircling the contact shell 30 on the grounding element 50, particularly a step of positively encircling the contact shell 30 on the grounding element 50. This allows the contact shell 30 and the grounding element 50 to be securely connected to each other and fixed relative to each other in the connector housing 20.
  • step S40 of electrically connecting the earthing element 50 to the earthing conductor 12 may, in particular, include a step of crimping the earthing conductor 12, specifically a step of crimping the earthing conductor 12 at an earthing conductor opening 57 and/or an earthing conductor collar 53 of the earthing element 50. This ensures a reliably electrically conductive connection between the earthing element 50 and the earthing conductor 12.
  • step S30 of pressing the earthing element 50 onto the insulator 40 may in particular include a step of arranging the insulator 40 on the earthing element 50 in a form-fitting manner with respect to the circumferential direction and/or with respect to the insertion direction of the circular connector 100.
  • step S20 of arranging the plurality of contact conductors 10, 12 in the insulator 40 can in particular be a step of at least partially embedding the contact conductors 10, 12 in the insulator 40. include.

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  1. Connecteur enfichable rond (100) comportant :
    - un boîtier de connecteur enfichable (20) électriquement conducteur ;
    - une pluralité de conducteurs de contact (10 ; 12), dans lequel la pluralité de conducteurs de contact (10 ; 12) comprend un conducteur d'équipotentialité (12) ;
    - un isolateur (40), dans lequel la pluralité de conducteurs de contact (10 ; 12) sont incorporés au moins par sections dans l'isolateur (40) ; et
    - un élément d'équipotentialité (50) ;
    -- dans lequel l'élément d'équipotentialité (50) reçoit l'isolateur (40) par sections,
    -- dans lequel l'élément d'équipotentialité (50) est en contact électriquement conducteur avec le conducteur d'équipotentialité (12), et
    -- dans lequel l'élément d'équipotentialité (50) est relié au boîtier de connecteur enfichable (20) de façon électriquement conductrice au moyen d'une coque de contact,
    dans lequel l'élément d'équipotentialité (50) présente une première ouverture (58), laquelle est configurée pour recevoir une première section (41) de l'isolateur (40), et
    dans lequel le connecteur enfichable rond (100) est caractérisé en ce que l'élément d'équipotentialité (50) présente une cavité (52), dans lequel la cavité (52) est configurée pour venir en prise avec une saillie (42) de l'isolateur (40) dans la direction d'enfichage du connecteur enfichable rond, de telle façon que la saillie (42) est configurée pour venir en prise avec l'élément d'équipotentialité (50) lors d'un montage de l'isolateur (40) et de l'élément d'équipotentialité (50) avant la première section (41) de l'isolateur (40).
  2. Connecteur enfichable rond (100) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel l'élément d'équipotentialité (50) présente une section transversale essentiellement annulaire, laquelle est configurée pour entrer en contact avec la coque de contact (30) au moins par sections le long d'une direction circonférentielle (U) de l'élément d'équipotentialité (50).
  3. Connecteur enfichable rond (100) selon l'une des revendications 1 ou 2, dans lequel l'élément d'équipotentialité (50) présente une ouverture de conducteur d'équipotentialité (57), dans laquelle le conducteur d'équipotentialité (12) est reçu au moins par sections,
    dans lequel l'élément d'équipotentialité (50) présente de préférence un col de conducteur d'équipotentialité (53), dans lequel le col de conducteur d'équipotentialité (53) est disposé autour de l'ouverture de conducteur d'équipotentialité (57), et dans lequel le conducteur d'équipotentialité (12) est reçu au moins par sections dans le col de conducteur d'équipotentialité (53), et
    dans lequel l'élément d'équipotentialité (50) est de préférence serti sur le conducteur d'équipotentialité (12), et/ou serti sur l'isolateur (40).
  4. Connecteur enfichable rond (100) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel l'élément d'équipotentialité (50) est disposé par complémentarité de forme sur l'isolateur (40) dans la direction d'enfichage du connecteur enfichable rond, et/ou
    dans lequel l'élément d'équipotentialité (50) est disposé par complémentarité de forme sur l'isolateur (40) dans la direction circonférentielle du connecteur enfichable rond.
  5. Connecteur enfichable rond (100) selon l'une des revendications précédentes,
    dans lequel la première section (41) de l'isolateur (40) s'étend par sections à travers la première ouverture (58) de l'élément d'équipotentialité (50), et
    dans lequel les conducteurs de contact (10) de la pluralité de conducteurs de contact (10 ; 12) sont au moins partiellement incorporés dans la première section (41) de l'isolateur (40) sans le conducteur d'équipotentialité (12).
  6. Connecteur enfichable rond (100) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel l'élément d'équipotentialité (50) est disposé par complémentarité de forme sur la coque de contact (30).
  7. Connecteur enfichable rond (100) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel la coque de contact (30) comporte deux coques partielles ou plus, lesquelles forment la coque de contact (30) dans un état monté.
  8. Connecteur enfichable rond (100) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le connecteur enfichable rond (100) est un connecteur d'appareil de froid, de préférence un connecteur d'appareil de froid 230 V, et
    dans lequel le connecteur enfichable rond (100) présente de préférence trois conducteurs de contact (10 ; 12).
  9. Utilisation d'un connecteur enfichable rond (100) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 8 pour la connexion électrique à raccord complémentaire au connecteur enfichable rond (100).
  10. Procédé de fabrication d'un connecteur enfichable rond (100), le procédé comportant les étapes suivantes :
    - mise à disposition d'une pluralité de conducteurs de contact (10 ; 12) et d'un boîtier de connecteur enfichable (20) électriquement conducteur ;
    - agencement de la pluralité de conducteurs de contact (10 ; 12) dans un isolateur (40) ;
    - pression d'un élément d'équipotentialité (50) sur l'isolateur (40) ;
    - connexion électrique de l'élément d'équipotentialité (50) à un conducteur d'équipotentialité (12) de la pluralité de conducteurs de contact (10 ; 12) ; et
    - agencement de l'élément d'équipotentialité (50) sur une coque de contact (30), laquelle est configurée pour relier l'élément d'équipotentialité (50) au boîtier de connecteur enfichable (20) de façon électriquement conductrice,
    dans lequel l'élément d'équipotentialité (50) présente une première ouverture (58), laquelle est configurée pour recevoir une première section (41) de l'isolateur (40), et
    caractérisé en ce que l'élément d'équipotentialité (50) présente une cavité (52), dans lequel la cavité (52) est configurée pour venir en prise avec une saillie (42) de l'isolateur (40) dans la direction d'enfichage du connecteur enfichable rond, de telle façon que la saillie (42) est configurée pour venir en prise avec l'élément d'équipotentialité (50) lors d'un montage de l'isolateur (40) et de l'élément d'équipotentialité (50) avant la première section (41) de l'isolateur (41).
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