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Connector device for producing an electrical connection between a mains cable and a loom Download PDF

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EP1700361B1
EP1700361B1 EP04804805A EP04804805A EP1700361B1 EP 1700361 B1 EP1700361 B1 EP 1700361B1 EP 04804805 A EP04804805 A EP 04804805A EP 04804805 A EP04804805 A EP 04804805A EP 1700361 B1 EP1700361 B1 EP 1700361B1
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Egbert Classen
Roland Ertle
Hans-Dieter Rossteuscher
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  • the application relates to a connection device for establishing an electrical connection between a power cable and a wiring harness and a connection system.
  • connection device For the electrical connection to a power grid is currently a connection device, which is referred to as a "power outlet" used.
  • a connection device which is referred to as a "power outlet” used.
  • This is firmly connected at one of its end faces with a power cable, the electrical conductors are welded or crimped inside the power socket with corresponding contacts of the connection device.
  • the power socket also has a plurality of contact tongues, which serve for electrical connection to a wiring harness of the electrical device.
  • the electrical connection between the mains connection box and the wiring harness is made by means of individual tabs. This process is performed manually by a person at the manufacturer's factory.
  • the housing of the mains connection box is prepared in such a way that a radio interference filter can be introduced and fixed in it.
  • the RFI filter can - depending on the embodiment - have a resistor and / or a charge storage in parallel and / or other elements.
  • an inductance is also connected in series with the RFI filter.
  • the inductance is also connected manually using individual flat plugs, wherein the inductance is not placed inside the power outlet, but between the power outlet and the wiring harness is switched. Together with the noise filter, the inductance forms an LC resonant circuit.
  • connection device for establishing an electrical connection between a power cable and a wiring harness in an electrical device.
  • a first plug contact terminal is provided for establishing a releasable mechanical and electrical connection to the wiring harness of the electrical device.
  • a second plug contact terminal is provided for making a detachable mechanical and electrical connection to the power cord, wherein the second plug contact terminal is provided for a plurality of different power cables and has an identical connection configuration for each of the different power cables.
  • the object of the present invention is therefore to manufacture the mains connection for electrical appliances, in particular domestic appliances, such as e.g. Dishwashers, washing machines, clothes dryers, etc., specify that compared to the described procedure is much easier and thus cheaper to implement.
  • domestic appliances such as e.g. Dishwashers, washing machines, clothes dryers, etc.
  • connection device with the features of claim 1 and with a connection system with the features of claim 10.
  • the connection device for establishing an electrical connection between a power cable and a cable harness in an electrical device has a first plug contact connection for producing a detachable, mechanical and electrical connection to the wiring harness of the electrical device, and a second plug contact connection for establishing a releasable mechanical and electrical connection the power cord, wherein the second plug contact terminal is provided for a plurality of different power cables and for each of the different power cables, an identical connection configuration is provided.
  • connection system has a connection device with a power cable whose corresponding connection device contact plug has an identical configuration, regardless of the design of the power contact plug, and a wiring harness whose plurality of electrical conductors can be connected to the connection device by means of a single plug contact connection.
  • the previously existing unit of power cord and network junction box is separated and vorzunohmen the contact between these two components by means of a plug connection.
  • This approach has the advantage that, regardless of which country the electrical device is intended, uniform junction boxes can be used. This simplifies production and significantly reduces vertical integration.
  • the electrical device can then be supplied with country-specific power cable, which have the appropriate power plug for the respective power contact.
  • the terminal contact plug provided for contacting with the terminal device is always made identical.
  • the connection device comprises an interference filter, wherein the housing of the connection device is constructed for releasably receiving or holding the interference suppression filter.
  • the detachable receptacle is advantageously represented by at least one connector formed in the housing. It is particularly advantageous if the connector represents a plug-in contact, which in addition to the mechanical support of the suppression filter makes the same electrical contact.
  • the invention proposes to resort to located in or on the housing plug contact terminals. In contrast to the use of Crimp plugs, which are each connected to a manual connection process, such connections can be made automatically.
  • the term "plug contact" is to be interpreted as having a plurality of contact elements which can be contacted together with a plug-in operation. The absence of single plug connections or crimp plug allows a faster and more reliable contacting of the noise filter with the connection device.
  • This may be in the form of a group connector, in which a plurality of contact elements are formed.
  • connection device is preferably used in dishwashers, washing machines or dryers. All these devices are water-bearing. It is therefore advantageous if at least the second plug contact connection, which is provided for contacting with the power cord, is designed such that it is protected against the ingress of dripping or splashing after being plugged together with the corresponding terminal device contact plug of the power cord. This can be done, for example, by inserting the connection device contact plug of the power cable into the second plug contact connection by means of a press fit. Additionally or alternatively, a sealing lip or a sealing bead, either on the Terminal device contact plug or on the second plug contact terminal, be provided.
  • the noise filter can optionally have a charge storage and / or an inductor and / or a resistor and / or further elements. While the charge storage and any existing resistor are installed in parallel in the circuit, the inductance is connected in a series circuit.
  • the connection device comprises conductor tracks for producing a direct electrical connection between the mains cable and the cable harness, which can be separated by means of a severing device for interrupting the electrical connection.
  • the severing device can be a switching element, a mechanically actuated plug connection or even a fuse to be destroyed during the manufacturing process.
  • FIG. 1 shows the principle of the connection system according to the invention for establishing an electrical connection between a power cable and a cable harness in an electrical device.
  • the connection system consists of a connection device 10, a power cable 50 and a wiring harness 30.
  • the connection device 10 has a first plug contact connection 13 and a second plug contact connection 11.
  • the plug contact terminals 11, 13 are formed on or, alternatively, in a housing 14 of the connection device 10.
  • the second plug contact terminal 11 is designed in the form of a molded onto the housing 14 contact cup. In this three contacts 12 are formed.
  • a connector contact plug 52 is formed corresponding to the second plug contact terminal 11, so that this e.g. can be introduced by means of a press fit in the contact cup of the connection device 10.
  • the connector contact plug 52 is connected to a country-specific power contact plug 51 via a cable 53.
  • the power contact plug 51 is formed according to respective country requirements.
  • the connector contact plug 52 basically has an identical configuration with each power cord.
  • the wiring harness 30 is composed of a wiring harness contact plug 31 which is formed corresponding to the first plug contact terminal 13.
  • a wiring harness contact plug 31 which is formed corresponding to the first plug contact terminal 13.
  • individual lines which may include, in addition to lines for powering the electrical device and lines for transmission of control signals, combined into a cable and connected to the harness connector.
  • connection device 10 and the wiring harness 30 are always identical. This relates in particular to the configuration and design of the first and second plug contact connection 11, 13.
  • the summary of a plurality of electrical lines in a wiring harness and their electrical contact in a harness connector allows the production of the electrical connection with the connection device by means of a single insertion process. This takes over the mechanical and electrical connection of the connection device with the wiring harness.
  • the connection can be made for example by a snap lock, which allows a deliberate release of the two components from each other, but prevents accidental release.
  • connection device 10 with the power cable 50.
  • This connection can also be separated by pulling out the connection device contact plug 52 from the second plug-in contact connection.
  • the first plug contact connection can be referred to as a so-called group plug, e.g. be designed in "Rast 5" execution, which allows a simple, error-free and fast connection to the wiring harness of the electrical device.
  • group plug e.g. be designed in "Rast 5" execution, which allows a simple, error-free and fast connection to the wiring harness of the electrical device.
  • the term "catch 5" means that respective contact elements of the harness connector are arranged at a distance of 5 mm from each other. In principle, of course, any distance can be selected.
  • FIG. 2 shows a connection device according to the invention in a first exemplary embodiment in a perspective view.
  • the first and the second plug contact connection 13, 11 are respectively arranged on the end sides of the housing 14.
  • the second plug contact terminal 11 has codings 21 in the form of molded housing material, which prevent incorrect connection of the power cord.
  • the plugging in of the power cord into the second plug contact connection 11 takes place, for example, from the top side of the connection device 10. This can then be mechanically firmly connected to its underside, for example via latching hooks or another connection to the housing or a dedicated element of the electrical device.
  • the connection of the first plug contact terminal 13 to the wiring harness can be done for example from the front side.
  • the arrangement of the first and second plug contact terminal with respect to the housing is in principle freely selectable.
  • FIG. 3 shows the connection device according to the invention from FIG. 2 from the underside, wherein a cover 15 is lifted off the housing 14.
  • Recognizable are now two connectors 16, 17, which serve for producing a mechanical and electrical contact with an insertable into the housing 14 suppression filter, as shown for example in Figure 4.
  • conductor tracks 22 can be seen, which produce an electrical contact between the contact elements 12 of the second plug contact terminal and contact elements of the first plug contact terminal 13.
  • a separating device 19 is arranged in a respective conductor 22 . This can e.g. be provided in the form of a fuse to be cut. The cutting of the electrical connection of the conductor tracks is only necessary if in the connection device a Entstöfilter with a device to be connected in series, such.
  • an inductance is installed. This is necessary to ensure the serial connection between the first and the second plug contact terminal and not to cause a short circuit across the component.
  • a noise filter with a device to be connected in parallel e.g., charge storage and / or a discharge resistor
  • the separation of the traces 22 is not necessary.
  • the design of the noise filter with respect to its electronic components is in principle arbitrary and may in particular vary from country to country.
  • Figure 4 shows an example of a possible Entstöfilter 40. This has the plug-in connections 16, 17 adapted plug contacts 42, 43 with respective contact element recordings 45. Between these an inductance 45 is arranged. Overlying a charge storage 44 is provided, which is connected in parallel to a discharge resistor 47.
  • the noise filter shown is designed as an LC element and can be integrated directly into the connection device 10. It is also conceivable to provide in the noise filter or alternatively in the connection device a Fl-circuit breaker.
  • FIG. 5 shows a further exemplary embodiment of a connection device according to the invention. From the perspective view, an alternative arrangement of the contact elements 18 in the second plug contact 11 as well as the specific embodiment of the coding 21 for preventing a false connection of the power cord is apparent.
  • the second plug contact terminal 11 is referred to as.
  • a latch is shown, which allows the secure connection of the housing to the housing cover.
  • a latching connection can also be used to securely fasten the connection device in the electrical device.

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A connector device (10), for the production of an electrical connection between a mains cable (50) and a loom (30) in an electrical device, in particular, a domestic device, is disclosed, comprising a first plug-in connector (13), for the production of a detachable, mechanical and electrical connection to the loom (30) of the electrical device and a second plug-in connector (11), for the production of a detachable, mechanical and electrical connection to the mains cable, whereby the second plug-in connector (11) is provided for a number of differing mains cables and has an identical connector configuration for each of the differing mains cables.

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Die Anmeldung betrifft eine Anschlusseinrichtung zum Herstellen einer elektrischen Verbindung zwischen einem Netzkabel und einem Kabelbaum sowie ein Anschlusssystem.The application relates to a connection device for establishing an electrical connection between a power cable and a wiring harness and a connection system.

Elektrische Geräte, wie z.B. Geschirrspülmaschinen, Waschmaschinen oder Wäschetrockner und dgl. werden in viele verschiedene Länder geliefert. Die Länder weisen teilweise unterschiedliche Stromnetze hinsichtlich Netzfrequenz oder -spannung auf und erfordern zur elektrischen Kontaktierung des Geräts mittels eines Netzkabels länderspezifische Netzkontaktstecker. Für einen Hersteller solcher Geräte ergibt sich daher die Schwierigkeit, dass die elektrischen Geräte in einer Mehrzahl an Ländervarianten bereitgestellt werden müssen.Electrical devices, such as Dishwashers, washing machines or dryers and the like are delivered to many different countries. The countries sometimes have different power grids with regard to grid frequency or voltage and require country-specific power plug for making electrical contact with the device by means of a power cord. For a manufacturer of such devices, therefore, the difficulty arises that the electrical equipment must be provided in a plurality of country variants.

Für den elektrischen Anschluss an ein Stromnetz wird derzeit eine Anschlusseinrichtung, die als "Netz-Anschlussdose" bezeichnet wird, verwendet. Diese ist an einer ihrer Stirnseiten fest mit einem Netzkabel verbunden, dessen elektrische Leiter im Inneren der Netz-Anschlussdose mit entsprechenden Kontakten der Anschlusseinrichtung verschweißt oder gecrimpt sind. Die Netz-Anschlussdose weist darüber hinaus eine Mehrzahl an Kontaktzungen auf, die zur elektrischen Verbindung mit einem Kabelbaum des elektrischen Gerätes dienen. Die Herstellung der elektrischen Verbindung zwischen der Netz-Anschlussdose und dem Kabelbaum erfolgt mittels Einzel-Flachsteckern. Dieser Vorgang wird manuell durch eine Person im Werk des Herstellers durchgeführt.For the electrical connection to a power grid is currently a connection device, which is referred to as a "power outlet" used. This is firmly connected at one of its end faces with a power cable, the electrical conductors are welded or crimped inside the power socket with corresponding contacts of the connection device. The power socket also has a plurality of contact tongues, which serve for electrical connection to a wiring harness of the electrical device. The electrical connection between the mains connection box and the wiring harness is made by means of individual tabs. This process is performed manually by a person at the manufacturer's factory.

Das Gehäuse der Netz-Anschlussdose ist derart vorbereitet, dass in diese ein Funkentstörfilter eingebracht und fixiert werden kann. Der Funkentstörfilter kann - je nach Ausführungsform - einen Widerstand und/oder einen Ladungsspeicher in Parallelschaltung und/oder weitere Elemente aufweisen. In Geräten mit drehzahlgeregelten Motoren wird zusätzlich eine Induktivität in Serienschaltung mit dem Funkentstörfilter angeordnet. Das Anschließen der Induktivität erfolgt ebenfalls manuell unter Verwendung von Einzelflachsteckern, wobei die Induktivität nicht im Inneren der Netz-Anschlussdose angeordnet wird, sondern zwischen die Netz-Anschlussdose und den Kabelbaum geschaltet wird. Zusammen mit dem Entstörfilter bildet die Induktivität einen LC-Schwingkreis.The housing of the mains connection box is prepared in such a way that a radio interference filter can be introduced and fixed in it. The RFI filter can - depending on the embodiment - have a resistor and / or a charge storage in parallel and / or other elements. In devices with variable-speed motors, an inductance is also connected in series with the RFI filter. The inductance is also connected manually using individual flat plugs, wherein the inductance is not placed inside the power outlet, but between the power outlet and the wiring harness is switched. Together with the noise filter, the inductance forms an LC resonant circuit.

Diese seit vielen Jahren übliche Vorgehensweise zur Herstellung eines Netzanschlusses weist mehrere Nachteile auf. Zunächst ist die Fertigung und Einrichtung des Netzanschlusses mit einer Vielzahl an manuellen Arbeitsschritten verbunden. Neben hohen Herstellungskosten besteht aufgrund der manuellen Tätigkeiten die Gefahr von Fehlkontaktierungen oder schlechten Kontaktverbindungen, da eine Vielzahl von Einzelsteckern miteinander verbunden werden müssen. Andererseits ist durch die untrennbare Einheit von Netzkabel und Netz-Anschlussdose eine Vielzahl unterschiedlicher Varianten für die Herstellung vorzuhalten, je nach dem, in welches Land das elektrische Gerät geliefert werden soll.This procedure, which has been used for many years to produce a mains connection, has several disadvantages. First of all, the production and set-up of the network connection involves a large number of manual work steps. In addition to high production costs due to the manual activities, the risk of incorrect contact or bad contact connections, as a large number of individual plugs must be connected to each other. On the other hand, due to the inseparable unit of power cord and mains connection box, a large number of different variants must be provided for the production, depending on which country the electrical appliance is to be delivered to.

Aus der DE-U-9105135 ist eine Anschlusseinrichtung zum Herstellen einer elektrischen Verbindung zwischen einem Netzkabel und einem Kabelbaum in einem elektrischen Gerät bekannt. Ein erster Steckkontaktanschluss ist zur Herstellung einer lösbaren mechanischen und elektrischen Verbindung mit dem Kabelbaum des elektrischen Geräts vorgesehen. Ferner ist ein zweiter Steckkontaktanschluss zur Herstellung einer lösbaren mechanischen und elektrischen Verbindung mit dem Netzkabel vorgesehen, wobei der zweite Steckkontaktanschluss für eine Vielzahl von unterschiedlichen Netzkabeln vorgesehen ist und für jedes der unterschiedlichen Netzkabel eine identische Anschlusskonfiguration aufweist.From the DE-U-9105135 a connection device for establishing an electrical connection between a power cable and a wiring harness in an electrical device is known. A first plug contact terminal is provided for establishing a releasable mechanical and electrical connection to the wiring harness of the electrical device. Further, a second plug contact terminal is provided for making a detachable mechanical and electrical connection to the power cord, wherein the second plug contact terminal is provided for a plurality of different power cables and has an identical connection configuration for each of the different power cables.

Die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung besteht deshalb darin, die Herstellung des Netzanschlusses für elektrische Geräte, insbesondere Haushaltsgeräte, wie z.B. Geschirrspülmaschinen, Waschmaschinen, Wäschetrockner, usw., anzugeben, die gegenüber der beschriebenen Vorgehensweise wesentlich einfacher und damit kostengünstiger zu realisieren ist.The object of the present invention is therefore to manufacture the mains connection for electrical appliances, in particular domestic appliances, such as e.g. Dishwashers, washing machines, clothes dryers, etc., specify that compared to the described procedure is much easier and thus cheaper to implement.

Diese Aufgabe wird mit einer Anschlusseinrichtung mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruches 1 sowie mit einem Anschlusssystem mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruches 10 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen ergeben sich aus den abhängigen Patentansprüchen.This object is achieved with a connection device with the features of claim 1 and with a connection system with the features of claim 10. Advantageous embodiments will be apparent from the dependent claims.

Die Anschlusseinrichtung zum Herstellen einer elektrischen Verbindung zwischen einem Netzkabel und einem Kabelbaum in einem elektrischen Gerät weist einen ersten Steckkontaktanschluss zur Herstellung einer lösbaren, mechanischen und elektrischen Verbindung mit dem Kabelbaum des elektrischen Gerätes, und einen zweiten Steckkontaktanschluss zur Herstellung einer lösbaren mechanischen und elektrischen Verbindung mit dem Netzkabel auf, wobei der zweite Steckkontaktanschluss für eine Vielzahl von unterschiedlichen Netzkabeln vorgesehen ist und für jedes der unterschiedlichen Netzkabel eine identische Anschlusskonfiguration vorgesehen ist.The connection device for establishing an electrical connection between a power cable and a cable harness in an electrical device has a first plug contact connection for producing a detachable, mechanical and electrical connection to the wiring harness of the electrical device, and a second plug contact connection for establishing a releasable mechanical and electrical connection the power cord, wherein the second plug contact terminal is provided for a plurality of different power cables and for each of the different power cables, an identical connection configuration is provided.

Das Anschlusssystem weist eine Anschlusseinrichtung auf, mit einem Netzkabel, dessen korrespondierender Anschlusseinrichtungs-Kontaktstecker unabhängig von der Ausführung des Netzkontaktsteckers eine identische Konfiguration aufweist und einen Kabelbaum, dessen Mehrzahl an elektrischen Leitern mittels einer einzigen Steckkontaktverbindung mit der Anschlusseinrichtung verbindbar ist.The connection system has a connection device with a power cable whose corresponding connection device contact plug has an identical configuration, regardless of the design of the power contact plug, and a wiring harness whose plurality of electrical conductors can be connected to the connection device by means of a single plug contact connection.

Mit anderen Worten wird die bislang vorhandene Einheit aus Netzkabel und Netz-Anschlussdose aufgetrennt und die Kontaktierung zwischen diesen beiden Bauteilen mittels einer Steckverbindung vorgezunohmen. Diese Vorgehensweise weist den Vorteil auf, dass unabhängig davon, für welches Land das elektrische Gerät bestimmt ist, einheitliche Anschlussdosen verwendet werden können. Dies vereinfacht die Fertigung und verringert die Fertigungstiefe erheblich. Dem elektrischen Gerät können dann länderspezifische Netzkabel beigelegt werden, die dem für das jeweilige Stromnetz passenden Netzkontaktstecker aufweisen. Der Anschlusseinrichtungs-Kontaktstecker, der zur Kontaktierung mit der Anschlusseinrichtung vorgesehen ist, wird jedoch immer identisch ausgeführt.In other words, the previously existing unit of power cord and network junction box is separated and vorzunohmen the contact between these two components by means of a plug connection. This approach has the advantage that, regardless of which country the electrical device is intended, uniform junction boxes can be used. This simplifies production and significantly reduces vertical integration. The electrical device can then be supplied with country-specific power cable, which have the appropriate power plug for the respective power contact. However, the terminal contact plug provided for contacting with the terminal device is always made identical.

Erfindungsgemäß umfasst die Anschlusseinrichtung einen Entstörfilter, wobei das Gehäuse der Anschlusseinrichtung zur lösbaren Aufnahme bzw. Halterung des Entstörfilters aufgebaut ist. Die lösbare Aufnahme ist vorteilhafterweise durch zumindest eine in dem Gehäuse ausgebildete Steckverbindung dargestellt. Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, wenn die Steckverbindung einen Steckkontakt darstellt, der neben der mechanischen Halterung des Entstörfilters die elektrische Kontaktierung desselben vornimmt. Auch zum Verbinden eines Entstörfilters schlägt die Erfindung vor, auf in dem oder an dem Gehäuse befindliche Steckkontaktanschlüsse zurückzugreifen. Im Gegensatz zur Verwendung von Crimp-Steckern, die jeweils mit einem manuellen Verbindungsvorgang verbunden sind, lassen sich solche Steckverbindungen automatisch herstellen. Der Begriff des "Steckkontakts" ist dabei so zu interpretieren, dass dieser eine Mehrzahl an Kontaktelementen aufweist, welche gemeinsam mit einem Steckvorgang kontaktierbar sind. Der Verzicht auf Einzel-Steckverbindungen oder Crimp-Stecker ermöglicht ein schnelleres und zuverlässigeres Kontaktieren des Entstörfilters mit der Anschlusseinrichtung.According to the invention, the connection device comprises an interference filter, wherein the housing of the connection device is constructed for releasably receiving or holding the interference suppression filter. The detachable receptacle is advantageously represented by at least one connector formed in the housing. It is particularly advantageous if the connector represents a plug-in contact, which in addition to the mechanical support of the suppression filter makes the same electrical contact. Also for connecting an anti-interference filter, the invention proposes to resort to located in or on the housing plug contact terminals. In contrast to the use of Crimp plugs, which are each connected to a manual connection process, such connections can be made automatically. The term "plug contact" is to be interpreted as having a plurality of contact elements which can be contacted together with a plug-in operation. The absence of single plug connections or crimp plug allows a faster and more reliable contacting of the noise filter with the connection device.

Weiterhin wird vorgeschlagen, statt der Verwendung von Einzel-Kontaktsteckern, die eine entsprechende Anzahl an Kontaktiervorgängen notwendig machen, einen einzigen Steckkontaktanschluss zu verwenden. Dieser kann in Form eines Gruppensteckers ausgebildet sein, in welchem eine Mehrzahl an Kontaktelementen ausgebildet sind.It is also proposed, instead of using single contact plugs, which make a corresponding number of contacting operations necessary to use a single plug contact connection. This may be in the form of a group connector, in which a plurality of contact elements are formed.

Ein besonderer Vorteil ergibt sich bei der Prüfung des elektrischen Gerätes im Rahmen der Funktions- und/oder Qualitätsüberprüfung. Aufgrund des nunmehr vorhandenen Steckkontaktanschlusses, welcher zur Verbindung mit dem Netzkabel bestimmt ist, kann nun eine vollautomatische Kontaktierung während der Fertigung auf eventuelle Funktionsmängel erfolgen. Hierzu ist lediglich eine einzige Steckkontakt-Konfiguration der Prüfungsanlage notwendig. Im Gegensatz dazu war es früher notwendig, eine Vielzahl an Steckkontakten in dem Prüfungsgerät vorzusehen, da eine elektrische Kontaktierung des elektrischen Gerätes nur über das bereits vorhandene Netzkabel mit jeweils unterschiedlichen länderspezifischen Netzkontaktsteckem erfolgen konnte.A particular advantage arises in the testing of the electrical device in the context of functional and / or quality inspection. Due to the now existing plug contact terminal, which is intended for connection to the power cord, can now be made a fully automatic contacting during production on any functional deficiencies. For this purpose, only a single plug contact configuration of the test system is necessary. In contrast, it was formerly necessary to provide a plurality of plug contacts in the test device, since an electrical contacting of the electrical device could only be done via the existing power cord, each with different country-specific power contact plug.

Die erfindungsgemäße Anschlusseinrichtung wird bevorzugt in Geschirrspülmaschinen, Waschmaschinen oder Wäschetrocknern eingesetzt. Alle diese Geräte sind wasserführend. Es ist deshalb vorteilhaft, wenn zumindest der zweite Steckkontaktanschluss, welcher zur Kontaktierung mit dem Netzkabel vorgesehen ist, derart ausgestaltet ist, dass dieser nach dem Zusammenstecken mit dem korrespondierenden Anschlusseinrichtungs-Kontaktstecker des Netzkabels gegen das Eindringen von Tropf- oder Spritzwasser geschützt ist. Dies kann beispielsweise dadurch erfolgen, dass der Anschlusseinrichtungs-Kontaktstecker des Netzkabels mittels einer Presspassung in den zweiten Steckkontaktanschluss eingefügt werden muss. Zusätzlich oder alternativ kann eine Dichtungslippe oder ein Dichtungswulst, entweder an dem Anschlusseinrichtungs-Kontaktstecker oder an dem zweiten Steckkontaktanschluss, vorgesehen sein.The connection device according to the invention is preferably used in dishwashers, washing machines or dryers. All these devices are water-bearing. It is therefore advantageous if at least the second plug contact connection, which is provided for contacting with the power cord, is designed such that it is protected against the ingress of dripping or splashing after being plugged together with the corresponding terminal device contact plug of the power cord. This can be done, for example, by inserting the connection device contact plug of the power cable into the second plug contact connection by means of a press fit. Additionally or alternatively, a sealing lip or a sealing bead, either on the Terminal device contact plug or on the second plug contact terminal, be provided.

Der Entstörfilter kann wahlweise einen Ladungsspeicher und/oder eine Induktivität und/oder einen Widerstand und/oder weitere Elemente aufweisen. Während der Ladungsspeicher und ein evtl. vorhandener Widerstand parallel in den Stromkreis eingebaut werden, wird die Induktivität in einer Serienschaltung verschalten. Zu diesem Zweck ist es vorteilhaft, wenn die Anschlusseinrichtung Leiterzüge zur Herstellung einer direkten elektrischen Verbindung zwischen dem Netzkabel und dem Kabelbaum aufweist, die mittels einer Auftrenneinrichtung zur Unterbrechung der elektrischen Verbindung auftrennbar sind. Bei der Auftrenneinrichtung kann es sich um ein Schaltelement, eine mechanisch betätigte Steckverbindung oder auch eine während des Fertigungsvorgangs zu zerstörende Sicherung handeln. Beim Vorsehen eines Entstörfilters mit einer Induktivität muss dafür Sorge getragen werden, dass diese nicht durch die in der Anschlusseinrichtung vorgesehenen Leiterzüge kurzgeschlossen wird. Die Auftrennvorrichtung verhindert im Falle eines Entstörfilters mit einer Induktivität einen solchen Kurzschluss.The noise filter can optionally have a charge storage and / or an inductor and / or a resistor and / or further elements. While the charge storage and any existing resistor are installed in parallel in the circuit, the inductance is connected in a series circuit. For this purpose, it is advantageous if the connection device comprises conductor tracks for producing a direct electrical connection between the mains cable and the cable harness, which can be separated by means of a severing device for interrupting the electrical connection. The severing device can be a switching element, a mechanically actuated plug connection or even a fuse to be destroyed during the manufacturing process. When providing an anti-interference filter with an inductance care must be taken to ensure that it is not short-circuited by the conductor lines provided in the connection device. The separation device prevents in the case of an anti-interference filter with an inductor such a short circuit.

Die Erfindung und deren Vorteile werden nachfolgend anhand der Figuren näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Figur 1
ein erfindungsgemäßes Anschlusssystem, bestehend aus einem Netzkabel, einer Anschlusseinrichtung und einem Kabelbaum,
Figur 2
ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Anschlusseinrichtung in einer perspektivischen Darstellung,
Figur 3
eine weitere perspektivische Darstellung des ersten Ausführungsbeispiels der Anschlusseinrichtung, aus der eine Kontaktierungsmöglichkeit für einen optionalen Entstörfilter hervorgeht,
Figur 4
einen beispielhaften, schematischen Aufbau eines Entstörfilters, und
Figur 5
ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel in einer perspektivischen Darstellung der erfindungsgemäßen Anschlusseinrichtung.
The invention and its advantages will be explained in more detail with reference to FIGS. Show it:
FIG. 1
an inventive connection system consisting of a power cable, a connection device and a wiring harness,
FIG. 2
An embodiment of a connection device according to the invention in a perspective view,
FIG. 3
a further perspective view of the first embodiment of the connection device, which shows a contacting possibility for an optional noise filter,
FIG. 4
an exemplary, schematic structure of a noise filter, and
FIG. 5
a further embodiment in a perspective view of the connection device according to the invention.

Aus Figur 1 geht das Prinzip des erfindungsgemäßen Anschluss-Systems zum Herstellen einer elektrischen Verbindung zwischen einem Netzkabel und einem Kabelbaum in einem elektrischen Gerät hervor. Das Anschluss-System besteht aus einer Anschlusseinrichtung 10, einem Netzkabel 50 sowie einem Kabelbaum 30. Die Anschlusseinrichtung 10 weist einen ersten Steckkontaktanschluss 13 sowie einen zweiten Steckkontaktanschluss 11 auf. Die Steckkontaktanschlüsse 11, 13 sind an oder, alternativ, in einem Gehäuse 14 der Anschlusseinrichtung 10 ausgebildet. Der zweite Steckkontaktanschluss 11 ist in Form eines an dem Gehäuse 14 angeformten Kontaktbechers gestaltet. In diesem sind drei Kontakte 12 ausgebildet.FIG. 1 shows the principle of the connection system according to the invention for establishing an electrical connection between a power cable and a cable harness in an electrical device. The connection system consists of a connection device 10, a power cable 50 and a wiring harness 30. The connection device 10 has a first plug contact connection 13 and a second plug contact connection 11. The plug contact terminals 11, 13 are formed on or, alternatively, in a housing 14 of the connection device 10. The second plug contact terminal 11 is designed in the form of a molded onto the housing 14 contact cup. In this three contacts 12 are formed.

Ein Anschlusseinrichtungs-Kontaktstecker 52 ist korrespondierend zu dem zweiten Steckkontaktanschluss 11 ausgebildet, so dass dieser z.B. mittels einer Presspassung in den Kontaktbecher der Anschlusseinrichtung 10 eingeführt werden kann. Der Anschlusseinrichtungs-Kontaktstecker 52 ist über ein Kabel 53 mit einem länderspezifischen Netzkontaktstecker 51 verbunden. Der Netzkontaktstecker 51 ist entsprechend jeweiliger Landeserfordernisse ausgebildet. Der Anschlusseinrichtungs-Kontaktstecker 52 hingegen weist grundsätzlich bei jedem Netzkabel eine identische Konfiguration auf.A connector contact plug 52 is formed corresponding to the second plug contact terminal 11, so that this e.g. can be introduced by means of a press fit in the contact cup of the connection device 10. The connector contact plug 52 is connected to a country-specific power contact plug 51 via a cable 53. The power contact plug 51 is formed according to respective country requirements. In contrast, the connector contact plug 52 basically has an identical configuration with each power cord.

Der Kabelbaum 30 besteht aus einem Kabelbaum-Kontaktstecker 31, der korrespondierend zu dem ersten Steckkontaktanschluss 13 ausgebildet ist. In diesem sind eine Mehrzahl an Einzelleitungen, die beispielsweise neben Leitungen zur Stromversorgung des elektrischen Gerätes auch Leitungen zur Übertragung von Steuersignalen aufweisen können, zu einem Kabel zusammengefasst und mit dem Kabelbaumkontaktstecker verbunden.The wiring harness 30 is composed of a wiring harness contact plug 31 which is formed corresponding to the first plug contact terminal 13. In this are a plurality of individual lines, which may include, in addition to lines for powering the electrical device and lines for transmission of control signals, combined into a cable and connected to the harness connector.

Unabhängig davon, in welches Land ein elektrisches Gerät geliefert werden soll, sind die Anschlusseinrichtung 10 sowie der Kabelbaum 30 immer identisch ausgebildet. Dies betrifft insbesondere die Konfiguration und Ausgestaltung des ersten und zweiten Steckkontaktanschlusses 11, 13. Die Zusammenfassung einer Mehrzahl an elektrischen Leitungen in einem Kabelbaum und deren elektrische Kontaktierung in einem Kabelbaum-Kontaktstecker ermöglicht die Herstellung der elektrischen Verbindung mit der Anschlusseinrichtung mittels eines einzigen Steckvorganges. Dieser übernimmt die mechanische und elektrische Verbindung der Anschlusseinrichtung mit dem Kabelbaum. Die Verbindung kann beispielsweise durch einen Rastverschluss erfolgen, welcher ein gewolltes Lösen der beiden Komponenten voneinander erlaubt, ein versehentliches Lösen jedoch verhindert.Regardless of the country in which an electrical device to be delivered, the connection device 10 and the wiring harness 30 are always identical. This relates in particular to the configuration and design of the first and second plug contact connection 11, 13. The summary of a plurality of electrical lines in a wiring harness and their electrical contact in a harness connector allows the production of the electrical connection with the connection device by means of a single insertion process. This takes over the mechanical and electrical connection of the connection device with the wiring harness. The connection can be made for example by a snap lock, which allows a deliberate release of the two components from each other, but prevents accidental release.

Entsprechendes gilt auch für den zweiten Steckkontaktanschluss 11 der Anschlusseinrichtung 10 mit dem Netzkabel 50. Auch diese Verbindung lässt sich durch Herausziehen des Anschlusseinrichtungs-Kontaktsteckers 52 aus dem zweiten Steckkontaktanschluss wieder auftrennen.The same also applies to the second plug-in contact connection 11 of the connection device 10 with the power cable 50. This connection can also be separated by pulling out the connection device contact plug 52 from the second plug-in contact connection.

Der erste Steckkontaktanschluss kann als sog. Gruppenstecker, z.B. in "Rast 5"-Ausführung ausgestaltet sein, die eine einfache, fehlerfreie und schnelle Verbindung mit dem Kabelbaum des elektrischen Gerätes ermöglicht. Die Bezeichnung "Rast 5" bedeutet dabei, dass jeweilige Kontaktelemente des Kabelbaum-Kontaktsteckers in einem Abstand von 5 mm zueinander angeordnet sind. Prinzipiell kann natürlich jeder beliebige Abstand gewählt werden.The first plug contact connection can be referred to as a so-called group plug, e.g. be designed in "Rast 5" execution, which allows a simple, error-free and fast connection to the wiring harness of the electrical device. The term "catch 5" means that respective contact elements of the harness connector are arranged at a distance of 5 mm from each other. In principle, of course, any distance can be selected.

Figur 2 zeigt eine erfindungsgemäße Anschlusseinrichtung in einem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel in einer perspektivischen Ansicht. Der erste und der zweite Steckkontaktanschluss 13, 11 sind jeweils an den Stirnseiten des Gehäuses 14 angeordnet. Der zweite Steckkontaktanschluss 11 weist Codierungen 21 in Form von angeformten Gehäusematerial auf, die ein falsches Anschließen des Netzkabels verhindern. Das Einstecken des Netzkabels in den zweiten Steckkontaktanschluss 11 erfolgt beispielhaft von der Oberseite der Anschlusseinrichtung 10 her. Diese kann dann mit ihrer Unterseite, z.B. über Rasthaken oder eine sonstige Verbindung mit dem Gehäuse oder einem dafür vorgesehenen Element des elektrischen Gerätes mechanisch fest verbunden werden. Die Verbindung des ersten Steckkontaktanschlusses 13 mit dem Kabelbaum kann beispielsweise von der Stirnseite her erfolgen. Die Anordnung des ersten und des zweiten Steckkontaktanschlusses bezüglich des Gehäuses ist prinzipiell frei wählbar.FIG. 2 shows a connection device according to the invention in a first exemplary embodiment in a perspective view. The first and the second plug contact connection 13, 11 are respectively arranged on the end sides of the housing 14. The second plug contact terminal 11 has codings 21 in the form of molded housing material, which prevent incorrect connection of the power cord. The plugging in of the power cord into the second plug contact connection 11 takes place, for example, from the top side of the connection device 10. This can then be mechanically firmly connected to its underside, for example via latching hooks or another connection to the housing or a dedicated element of the electrical device. The connection of the first plug contact terminal 13 to the wiring harness can be done for example from the front side. The arrangement of the first and second plug contact terminal with respect to the housing is in principle freely selectable.

Figur 3 zeigt die erfindungsgemäße Anschlusseinrichtung aus Figur 2 von der Unterseite her, wobei ein Deckel 15 von dem Gehäuse 14 abgehoben ist. Erkennbar sind nun zwei Steckverbindungen 16, 17, die zur Herstellung eines mechanischen und elektrischen Kontaktes mit einem in das Gehäuse 14 einbringbaren Entstörfilter dienen, wie er beispielsweise in Figur 4 gezeigt ist. Aus Figur 3 sind weiterhin im Inneren des Gehäuses 14 verlaufende Leiterzüge 22 ersichtlich, die einen elektrischen Kontakt zwischen den Kontaktelementen 12 des zweiten Steckkontaktanschlusses und Kontaktelementen des ersten Steckkontaktanschlusses 13 herstellen. In einem jeweiligen Leiterzug 22 ist eine Auftrenneinrichtung 19 angeordnet. Diese kann z.B. in der Form einer zu durchtrennenden Sicherung vorgesehen sein. Das Durchtrennen der elektrischen Verbindung der Leiterzüge ist lediglich dann notwendig, wenn in die Anschlusseinrichtung ein Entstöfilter mit einem seriell zu verschaltenden Bauelement, wie z.B. einer Induktivität, eingebaut wird. Dies ist notwendig, um die serielle Verschaltung zwischen dem ersten und dem zweiten Steckkontaktanschluss sicherzustellen und keinen Kurzschluss über dem Bauelement zu verursachen. Wird hingegen lediglich ein Entstörfilter mit einem parallel zu verschaltenden Bauelement (z.B. Ladungsspeicher und/oder einem Entladewiderstand) eingebaut, so ist die Auftrennung der Leiterzüge 22 nicht notwendig. Die Ausgestaltung des Entstörfilters hinsichtlich seiner elektronischen Bauelemente ist prinzipiell beliebig und kann insbesondere von Land zu Land variieren.FIG. 3 shows the connection device according to the invention from FIG. 2 from the underside, wherein a cover 15 is lifted off the housing 14. Recognizable are now two connectors 16, 17, which serve for producing a mechanical and electrical contact with an insertable into the housing 14 suppression filter, as shown for example in Figure 4. From Figure 3, further extending inside the housing 14 conductor tracks 22 can be seen, which produce an electrical contact between the contact elements 12 of the second plug contact terminal and contact elements of the first plug contact terminal 13. In a respective conductor 22 a separating device 19 is arranged. This can e.g. be provided in the form of a fuse to be cut. The cutting of the electrical connection of the conductor tracks is only necessary if in the connection device a Entstöfilter with a device to be connected in series, such. an inductance, is installed. This is necessary to ensure the serial connection between the first and the second plug contact terminal and not to cause a short circuit across the component. On the other hand, if only a noise filter with a device to be connected in parallel (e.g., charge storage and / or a discharge resistor) is installed, the separation of the traces 22 is not necessary. The design of the noise filter with respect to its electronic components is in principle arbitrary and may in particular vary from country to country.

Figur 4 zeigt beispielhaft einen möglichen Entstöfilter 40. Dieser weist an die Steckverbindungen 16, 17 angepasste Steckkontakte 42, 43 mit jeweiligen Kontaktelement-Aufnahmen 45 auf. Seriell zwischen diese ist eine Induktivität 45 angeordnet. Darüber liegend ist ein Ladungsspeicher 44 vorgesehen, der parallel zu einem Entladewiderstand 47 geschalten ist. Der gezeigte Entstörfilter ist als LC-Element ausgebildet und kann direkt in die Anschlusseinrichtung 10 integriert werden. Denkbar ist auch, in dem Entstörfilter oder alternativ in der Anschlusseinrichtung einen Fl-Schutzschalter vorzusehen.Figure 4 shows an example of a possible Entstöfilter 40. This has the plug-in connections 16, 17 adapted plug contacts 42, 43 with respective contact element recordings 45. Between these an inductance 45 is arranged. Overlying a charge storage 44 is provided, which is connected in parallel to a discharge resistor 47. The noise filter shown is designed as an LC element and can be integrated directly into the connection device 10. It is also conceivable to provide in the noise filter or alternatively in the connection device a Fl-circuit breaker.

Figur 5 zeigt ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Anschlusseinrichtung. Aus der perspektivischen Darstellung geht eine alternative Anordnung der Kontaktelemente 18 in dem zweiten Steckkontaktanschluss 11 sowie die konkrete Ausgestaltung der Codierung 21 zur Verhinderung eines falschen Anschlusses des Netzkabels hervor. Der zweite Steckkontaktanschluss 11 ist als sog.FIG. 5 shows a further exemplary embodiment of a connection device according to the invention. From the perspective view, an alternative arrangement of the contact elements 18 in the second plug contact 11 as well as the specific embodiment of the coding 21 for preventing a false connection of the power cord is apparent. The second plug contact terminal 11 is referred to as.

Kaltgeräteanschluss ausgebildet und somit auch für Geräte, die in feuchten Umgebungen eingesetzt werden, geeignet. Mit dem Bezugszeichen 20 ist eine Verrastung dargestellt, welche die sichere Verbindung des Gehäuses mit dem Gehäusedeckel ermöglicht. Eine Rastverbindung kann auch dazu verwendet werden, die Anschlusseinrichtung in dem elektrischen Gerät sicher zu befestigen.IEC device designed and therefore suitable for devices that are used in humid environments. By the reference numeral 20, a latch is shown, which allows the secure connection of the housing to the housing cover. A latching connection can also be used to securely fasten the connection device in the electrical device.

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  1. Connecting device (10) for producing an electrical connection between a mains cable (50) and a cable loom (30) in an electric appliance, particularly a domestic appliance, with a first plug contact terminal (13) for producing a detachable mechanical and electrical connection with the cable loom (30) of the electric appliance, and with a second plug contact terminal (11) for producing a detachable mechanical and electrical connection with the mains cable (50), wherein the second plug contact terminal (11) is provided for a plurality of different mains cables and has an identical terminal configuration for each of the different mains cables, characterised in that this comprises an interference filter (40) and the housing of the connecting device (10) is constructed for releasable reception of the interference filter (40).
  2. Connecting device according to claim 1, characterised in that at least the second plug contact terminal (11) is formed in such a manner that this after plugging together with the corresponding terminal device contact plug (51) of the mains cable is protected against penetration of drip water or spray water.
  3. Connecting device according to claim 2, characterised in that the releasable reception is represented by at least one plug connection (16, 17) constructed in the housing.
  4. Connecting device according to claim 2 or 3, characterised in that the plug connection represents a plug contact which apart from the mechanical retention of the interference filter (40) takes over the electrical contact-making of the same.
  5. Connecting device according to one of claims 2 to 4, characterised in that the interference filter (40) has a charge store (44).
  6. Connecting device according to one of claims 2 to 5, characterised in that the interference filter (40) has an inductance (45).
  7. Connecting device according to claim 6, characterised in that conductor lines are provided therein for producing the electrical connection between the mains cable and the cable loom and are separable by means of a separating device (19) for interrupting the electrical connection.
  8. Connecting device according to one of claims 2 to 7, characterised in that the interference filter (40) has a discharge resistance.
  9. Connecting device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that the first contact plug terminal (13) represents a group plug with a plurality of contact elements.
  10. Connecting system with a connecting device according to one of the preceding claims, with a mains cable, the corresponding connecting device contact plug (52) of which has an identical configuration independently of the form of the mains contact plug (51), and with a cable loom, the plurality of electrical conductors of which are connectible with the connecting device by means of a single plug contact connection.
  11. Use of a connecting device according to one of claims 1 to 9 in a dishwashing machine, a washing machine or a laundry drier.
  12. Use of a connecting system according to claim 10 in a dishwashing machine, a washing machine or a laundry drier.
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