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EP3031103B1
EP3031103B1 EP14758284.5A EP14758284A EP3031103B1 EP 3031103 B1 EP3031103 B1 EP 3031103B1 EP 14758284 A EP14758284 A EP 14758284A EP 3031103 B1 EP3031103 B1 EP 3031103B1
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/514—Bases; Cases composed as a modular blocks or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R11/00—Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal, or conductive member, blocks of binding posts
    • H01R11/01—Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal, or conductive member, blocks of binding posts characterised by the form or arrangement of the conductive interconnection between the connecting locations
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/516—Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing, hoods
    • H01R13/518—Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing, hoods for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames
    • 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
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/28—Clamped connections, spring connections
    • H01R4/48—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member

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  • the invention relates to a system comprising a plurality of electrical connector modules and an electrically conductive support frame, for common inclusion in a modular connector.
  • Such electrical connector modules are provided for receiving at least one electrical contact element.
  • connector modules an electrical contact element - for example, a ground contact, so-called PE contact - or a variety of contact elements - for example, for data transfer - record.
  • the publication DE 197 07 120 C1 discloses a system of multiple electrical connector modules and an electrically conductive support frame according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the publication EP 0 475 416 A1 discloses an electrical connector having a conductive sleeve, an insulating housing disposed in the conductive sleeve having at least one terminal attachment opening, at least one releasable terminal mounted in the terminal mounting opening, a detachable bottom terminal mounted in the terminal mounting opening, a retainer for holding the detachable one Terminal and the removable ground terminal, and a removable bottom member which is fixed to the bottom terminal and having a comb contact, which is held between the conductive shell and the insulating housing.
  • the publication DE 20 2005 012756 U1 discloses a plug with a sleeve and with a position of use in the sleeve arranged insulator and with elongated contacts which are held in holes or holes in the insulator.
  • a contact is arranged as a grounding contact parallel to the other contacts within a hole or hole.
  • This bore has a lateral opening for an electrically conductive retaining spring, wherein the retaining spring determines the grounding contact in the use position in its hole or hole.
  • the retaining spring has a plug-in part which is continuous in the axial direction and is located in the position of use within the hole or bore of the insulating body, whose inner light cross section corresponds approximately to the outer cross section of the substantially pin-shaped grounding contact and which is in alignment or in the use position within the insulating body in alignment or coaxial is located to the opening or perforation of the insulating body for the ground contact, so that this grounding contact when inserting into its hole or hole in the plug is inserted, that the insertion of the retaining spring fits through the lateral opening of the insulating body and carries at least one extending on its outside spring arm which at a free, the male part projecting end has a radially inwardly extending, in the insertion of the grounding contact extending projection, which acts on the grounding contact in use position fixing.
  • the publication DE 10 2010 022 690 A1 describes an electrical connector which comprises a connector housing and an insulating body, wherein the insulating body can be inserted and fixed in a chamber provided for this purpose of the connector housing.
  • the insulating body In the insulating body at least one contact element for electrically contacting an end portion of a cable core of a cable to be connected and a ground terminal contact element for electrically contacting an end portion of a cable core of another cable to be connected to ground potential can be inserted and latched.
  • the electrical connector comprises a contact plate which can be inserted and latched via lateral slots within a recess of the insulating body, wherein the contact plate is connectable via a screw connection with the connector housing, so that an electrical connection between the contact plate, the ground terminal contact element and the connector housing can be produced.
  • All connector modules have in common that they have an electrically non-conductive housing to isolate the electrical contacts inside against each other.
  • connector modules are preferably previously inserted in a holding frame.
  • a support frame for receiving connector modules can accommodate one or more connector modules depending on the size.
  • a disadvantage of such, modular connector that a grounding of the connector or the support frame must be made separately.
  • the grounding transmitted with a multi-stranded electrical conductor must be extra transferred to the connector housing and / or the support frame.
  • the object of the invention is to provide an electrical connector module, which allows easy contact and transmission of a ground to a connector housing and / or a modular support frame.
  • the present invention is a system of multiple electrical connector modules and an electrically conductive support frame.
  • Such connector modules can be assembled individually, or in combination with similar, or other connector modules to form a modular connector.
  • the connector modules are received and fixed together in a designated holding frame.
  • the support frame in turn can then be inserted into a connector housing.
  • the electrical connector module according to the invention is formed from a housing in which at least one electrical contact element is received.
  • the housing is made of an electrically non-conductive material to electrically isolate the electrical contact element against the connector housing and other connector modules.
  • the electrical contact elements accommodated in the housings are formed from a connection side and a plug-in side.
  • the mating side serves for contacting a second contact element, which is located in a mating connector.
  • the plug-in side can be designed both as a pin contact or a socket contact.
  • Other known from the prior art versions of mating sides for electrical contact elements for example, hermaphroditic sides - are conceivable and applicable here.
  • connection side of the electrical contact element is used for connection and contacting of an electrical conductor to be connected to the connector / the connector module.
  • connection side of the electrical contact element is used for connection and contacting of an electrical conductor to be connected to the connector / the connector module.
  • the electrical contact element is arranged in the housing of the electrical connector module, that the plug side of the contact element is in the insertion direction on a plug side of the housing.
  • the plug-in side of the housing is provided with the plug side of a second electrical connector module contacted and inserted into each other.
  • the plug side of the housing opposite a connection side is provided on the housing.
  • the terminal side of the housing allows access to the terminal side of the electrical contact element to connect an electrical conductor to the electrical contact element.
  • fixing means are provided on the housing of the electrical connector module, which serve for fastening and fixing of the electrical connector module in an electrical connector or a support frame.
  • the fixing means may be, for example, latching lugs or spring elements which engage in the connector or in the holding frame.
  • the fixing means may be formed as simple projections on housing, which are inserted into corresponding recesses in the connector housing or holding frame and thus produce a positive connection.
  • the electrical connector module has an electrical contact means, which is electrically conductively connected to the electrical contact element in the interior of the housing.
  • the electrical contact element is also designed such that it is guided from the interior of the housing to the outside thereof.
  • the electrical contact element according to the invention serves to make an electrical contact to the connector, which receives the electrical connector module.
  • the electrical contact element does not directly contact the connector, but a holding frame that receives the modules of the connector and contacts them.
  • the electrical contact means of the connector module contacts the connector housing or the holding frame without additional intervention.
  • FIG. 1 shows an electrical connector module 1 in a perspective view.
  • the electrical connector module 1 formed from an insulating housing 2 has a plug-in side 6 in the area shown below, as well as a connection side 5 in the area shown above.
  • the mating side 6 of the electrical connector module 1 is provided for contacting a further electrical connector module.
  • the connection side 5 serves for contacting an electrical conductor with an electrical contact 8 arranged in the electrical connector module 1.
  • the electrical connector module 1 has two fixing means 3.
  • the fixing means 3 are used for positive reception of the electrical connector module 1 in a holding frame 7.
  • the recording of the electrical connector module 1 in the support frame 7 is in the FIG. 2 shown in more detail.
  • a contact means 4 is provided on the electrical connector module 1.
  • the electrically conductive contact means 4 is formed outside the housing 2 as a spring region 11.
  • the contact means 4 is used for electrical contacting of the electrical connector module 1 to the support frame 7, in which the electrical connector module 1 is to be used.
  • the shape of the spring region 11 is substantially coarse L-shaped, wherein a distance between the spring portion 11 and the housing 2 is formed.
  • the distance between the spring portion 11 and the housing 2 is tapered.
  • FIG. 2 In the FIG. 2 is the electrical connector module the FIG. 1 shown inserted into a holding frame 7.
  • the holding frame 7 serves to receive a plurality of connector modules. With inserted connector modules, the support frame 7 can be used in turn in a connector housing, thus forming a modular connector.
  • the fixing means 3 of the electrical connector module 1 positively engage a recess in the support frame 7 and thus serve to secure the electrical connector module 1 in the support frame. 7
  • the contact means 4 engages with its free end formed as a spring region 11 via the holding frame 7. An electrical contact of the holding frame 7 is thus ensured via the here S-shaped end of the spring region 11.
  • the recorded in the housing 2 electrical contact 8 of the electrical connector module 1 is in the FIG. 3 occasionally shown together with the contact means 4 according to the invention.
  • the electrical contact 8 is essentially formed from a connection side 10 and a plug-in side 9.
  • the plug-in side 9 serves for contacting a further electrical contact.
  • an electrical conductor can be accommodated, fixed and electrically contacted.
  • the contact means 4 is connected to the electrical contact 8.
  • the contact means 4 for this purpose is formed from the spring region 11 and a connection region 12.
  • the spring region 11 serves - as already shown - for electrical contacting of the holding frame 7.
  • the electrical contact means 4 is connected to the electrical contact 8.
  • the voltage applied to the electrical contact 8 grounding can be transmitted by means of the electrical contact means 4 on the support frame 7.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein System aus mehreren elektrischen Steckverbindermodulen und einem elektrisch leitfähigen Halterahmen, zur gemeinsamen Aufnahme in einem modularen Steckverbinder.The invention relates to a system comprising a plurality of electrical connector modules and an electrically conductive support frame, for common inclusion in a modular connector.

Derartige elektrische Steckverbindermodule sind zur Aufnahme von zumindest einem elektrischen Kontaktelement vorgesehen. Dabei können Steckverbindermodule ein elektrisches Kontaktelement - zum Beispiel einen Erdungskontakt, so genannter PE-Kontakt - oder eine Vielzahl von Kontaktelemente - zum Beispiel für die Datenübertragung - aufnehmen.Such electrical connector modules are provided for receiving at least one electrical contact element. In this case, connector modules an electrical contact element - for example, a ground contact, so-called PE contact - or a variety of contact elements - for example, for data transfer - record.

Durch die Kombination verschiedener Steckverbindermodule kann ein modularer, individueller Steckverbinder zusammengestellt werden.By combining different connector modules, a modular, individual connector can be put together.

Aus dem Stand der Technik sind bereits viele elektrische Steckverbindermodule bekannt die in der Industrie Anwendung finden. Je nach Einsatz handelt es sich dabei um hoch- oder niederpolige Steckverbindermodule.Many electrical connector modules are already known from the prior art, which are used in industry. Depending on the application, these are high or low-pole connector modules.

Die Druckschrift DE 197 07 120 C1 offenbart ein System aus mehreren elektrischen Steckverbindermodulen und einem elektrisch leitfähigen Halterahmen nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The publication DE 197 07 120 C1 discloses a system of multiple electrical connector modules and an electrically conductive support frame according to the preamble of claim 1.

Die Druckschrift EP 0 475 416 A1 offenbart einen elektrischen Verbinder mit einer leitfähigen Hülse, ein in der leitfähigen Hülse angeordnetes Isoliergehäuse mit mindestens einer Anschlussbefestigungsöffnung, mindestens einen lösbaren Anschluss, der in den Anschlussbefestigungsöffnung angebracht ist, einen abnehmbaren Bodenanschluss, der in der Anschlussmontageöffnung angebracht ist, ein Halteelement zum Halten des abnehmbaren Anschlusses und des abnehmbaren Masseanschlusses, sowie ein abnehmbares Bodenelement, das an dem Bodenanschluss befestigt ist und einen Kammkontakt aufweist, der zwischen der leitfähigen Schale und dem Isoliergehäuse gehalten ist.The publication EP 0 475 416 A1 discloses an electrical connector having a conductive sleeve, an insulating housing disposed in the conductive sleeve having at least one terminal attachment opening, at least one releasable terminal mounted in the terminal mounting opening, a detachable bottom terminal mounted in the terminal mounting opening, a retainer for holding the detachable one Terminal and the removable ground terminal, and a removable bottom member which is fixed to the bottom terminal and having a comb contact, which is held between the conductive shell and the insulating housing.

Die Druckschrift US 2007/0249192 A1 offenbart eine Erdungsstruktur für einen elektrischen Steckverbinder, wobei ein Erdungsanschluss und eine Erdungslasche über einen Gewindestift miteinander kontaktierbar sind und der Massekontaktierung eines Steckverbindergehäuses dienen.The publication US 2007/0249192 A1 discloses a grounding structure for an electrical connector, wherein a grounding terminal and a grounding tab are contactable via a threaded pin with each other and serve the grounding of a connector housing.

Die Druckschrift DE 20 2005 012756 U1 offenbart einen Stecker mit einer Hülse und mit einem in Gebrauchsstellung in der Hülse angeordneten Isolierkörper sowie mit länglichen Kontakten, die in Lochungen oder Bohrungen des Isolierkörpers gehalten sind. Dabei ist ein Kontakt als Erdungskontakt parallel zu den übrigen Kontakten innerhalb einer Lochung oder Bohrung angeordnet. Diese Bohrung weist eine seitliche Öffnung für eine elektrisch leitende Haltefeder auf, wobei die Haltefeder den Erdungskontakt in Gebrauchsstellung in seiner Lochung oder Bohrung festlegt. Es wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Haltefeder einen in axialer Richtung durchgängigen, in Gebrauchsstellung innerhalb der Lochung oder Bohrung des Isolierkörpers angeordneten Einsteckteil hat, dessen lichter Innenquerschnitt etwa dem Außenquerschnitt des im wesentlichen stiftförmigen Erdungskontakts entspricht und der sich in Gebrauchsstellung innerhalb des Isolierkörpers in Flucht oder koaxial zu der Öffnung oder Lochung des Isolierkörpers für den Erdungskontakt befindet, so dass dieser Erdungskontakt beim Einführen in seine Lochung oder Bohrung in den Einsteckteil einsteckbar ist, dass der Einsteckteil der Haltefeder durch die seitliche Öffnung des Isolierkörpers passt und wenigstens einen an seiner Außenseite verlaufenden Federarm trägt, der an einem freien, den Einsteckteil überragenden Ende einen radial nach innen gerichteten, in den Einsteckweg des Erdungskontakts reichenden Vorsprung hat, der den Erdungskontakt in Gebrauchsstellung fixierend beaufschlagt.The publication DE 20 2005 012756 U1 discloses a plug with a sleeve and with a position of use in the sleeve arranged insulator and with elongated contacts which are held in holes or holes in the insulator. In this case, a contact is arranged as a grounding contact parallel to the other contacts within a hole or hole. This bore has a lateral opening for an electrically conductive retaining spring, wherein the retaining spring determines the grounding contact in the use position in its hole or hole. It is proposed that the retaining spring has a plug-in part which is continuous in the axial direction and is located in the position of use within the hole or bore of the insulating body, whose inner light cross section corresponds approximately to the outer cross section of the substantially pin-shaped grounding contact and which is in alignment or in the use position within the insulating body in alignment or coaxial is located to the opening or perforation of the insulating body for the ground contact, so that this grounding contact when inserting into its hole or hole in the plug is inserted, that the insertion of the retaining spring fits through the lateral opening of the insulating body and carries at least one extending on its outside spring arm which at a free, the male part projecting end has a radially inwardly extending, in the insertion of the grounding contact extending projection, which acts on the grounding contact in use position fixing.

Die Druckschrift DE 10 2010 022 690 A1 beschreibt einen elektrischen Steckverbinder, welcher ein Steckverbindergehäuse und einen Isolierkörper umfasst, wobei der Isolierkörper in eine dafür vorgesehene Kammer des Steckverbindergehäuses einführbar und fixierbar ist.
In den Isolierkörper sind zumindest ein Kontaktelement zur elektrischen Kontaktierung eines Endabschnitts einer Kabelader eines anzuschließenden Kabels sowie ein Erdanschlusskontaktelement zur elektrischen Kontaktierung eines Endabschnitts einer Kabelader eines weiteren anzuschließenden Kabels auf Erdpotential einführbar und verrastbar. Der elektrische Steckverbinder umfasst ein Kontaktblech, welches über seitliche Schlitze innerhalb einer Ausnehmung des Isolierkörpers einführbar und verrastbar ist, wobei das Kontaktblech über eine Schraubverbindung mit dem Steckverbindergehäuse verbindbar ist, so dass eine elektrische Verbindung zwischen dem Kontaktblech, dem Erdanschlusskontaktelement und dem Steckverbindergehäuse herstellbar ist.The publication DE 10 2010 022 690 A1 describes an electrical connector which comprises a connector housing and an insulating body, wherein the insulating body can be inserted and fixed in a chamber provided for this purpose of the connector housing.
In the insulating body at least one contact element for electrically contacting an end portion of a cable core of a cable to be connected and a ground terminal contact element for electrically contacting an end portion of a cable core of another cable to be connected to ground potential can be inserted and latched. The electrical connector comprises a contact plate which can be inserted and latched via lateral slots within a recess of the insulating body, wherein the contact plate is connectable via a screw connection with the connector housing, so that an electrical connection between the contact plate, the ground terminal contact element and the connector housing can be produced.

Allen Steckverbindermodulen ist gemein, dass sie ein elektrisch nicht leitfähiges Gehäuse aufweisen, um die elektrischen Kontakte im Inneren gegeneinander zu isolieren.All connector modules have in common that they have an electrically non-conductive housing to isolate the electrical contacts inside against each other.

Statt sie direkt in einen Steckverbinder einzusetzen, werden Steckverbindermodule bevorzugt vorher in einem Halterahmen eingesetzt. Ein solcher Halterahmen zur Aufnahme von Steckverbindermodulen kann je nach Baugröße ein oder mehrere Steckverbindermodule aufnehmen.Instead of inserting them directly into a connector, connector modules are preferably previously inserted in a holding frame. Such a support frame for receiving connector modules can accommodate one or more connector modules depending on the size.

Nach Anordnung und Fixierung der Steckverbindermodule in einem solchen Halterahmen kann dieser mit den darin aufgenommen Steckverbindermodulen in ein Steckverbindergehäuse eingesetzt werden und so den modularen Steckverbinder bilden.After arrangement and fixation of the connector modules in such a holding frame, this can with the connector modules received therein be used in a connector housing and thus form the modular connector.

Nachteilig wirkt sich bei derartigen, modularen Steckverbinder aus, dass eine Erdung des Steckverbinder oder des Halterahmens separat vorgenommen werden muss. Die mit einem elektrischen, mehraderigen Leiter übertragene Erdung muss extra auf das Steckverbindergehäuse und/oder den Halterahmen übertragen werden.A disadvantage of such, modular connector, that a grounding of the connector or the support frame must be made separately. The grounding transmitted with a multi-stranded electrical conductor must be extra transferred to the connector housing and / or the support frame.

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Die Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht darin, ein elektrisches Steckverbindermodul vorzustellen, welches eine einfache Kontaktierung und Übertragung einer Erdung auf ein Steckverbindergehäuse und/oder einen modularen Haltrahmen ermöglicht.The object of the invention is to provide an electrical connector module, which allows easy contact and transmission of a ground to a connector housing and / or a modular support frame.

Die Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale des unabhängigen Anspruch 1 gelöst.The object is solved by the features of independent claim 1.

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

Bei der vorliegenden Erfindung handelt es sich um ein System aus mehreren elektrischen Steckverbindermodulen und einem elektrisch leitfähigen Halterahmen. Derartige Steckverbindermodule können einzeln, oder in Kombination mit gleichartigen, oder anderen Steckverbindermodulen zu einem modularen Steckverbinder zusammengestellt werden.The present invention is a system of multiple electrical connector modules and an electrically conductive support frame. Such connector modules can be assembled individually, or in combination with similar, or other connector modules to form a modular connector.

Erfindungsgemäß werden die Steckverbindermodule zusammen in einem vorgesehenen Halterahmen aufgenommen und fixiert. Der Halterahmen wiederum kann dann in ein Steckverbindergehäuse eingesetzt werden.According to the connector modules are received and fixed together in a designated holding frame. The support frame in turn can then be inserted into a connector housing.

Das erfindungsgemäße, elektrische Steckverbindermodul wird aus einem Gehäuse gebildet, in welchem zumindest ein elektrisches Kontaktelement aufgenommen ist. Vorzugsweise besteht das Gehäuse aus einem elektrisch nicht leitfähigen Material um das elektrische Kontaktelement gegen das Steckverbindergehäuse und andere Steckverbindermodule elektrisch zu isolieren.The electrical connector module according to the invention is formed from a housing in which at least one electrical contact element is received. Preferably, the housing is made of an electrically non-conductive material to electrically isolate the electrical contact element against the connector housing and other connector modules.

Die in den Gehäusen aufgenommenen, elektrischen Kontaktelemente werden aus einer Anschlussseite und einer Steckseite gebildet. Die Steckseite dient dabei zur Kontaktierung eines zweiten Kontaktelements, welches sich in einem Gegensteckverbinder befindet. Die Steckseite kann sowohl als Stiftkontakt oder Buchsenkontakt ausgeführt sein. Auch andere aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Ausführungen von Steckseiten für elektrische Kontaktelemente - zum Beispiel hermaphroditische Steckseiten - sind hier denkbar und anwendbar.The electrical contact elements accommodated in the housings are formed from a connection side and a plug-in side. The mating side serves for contacting a second contact element, which is located in a mating connector. The plug-in side can be designed both as a pin contact or a socket contact. Other known from the prior art versions of mating sides for electrical contact elements - for example, hermaphroditic sides - are conceivable and applicable here.

Die Anschlussseite des elektrischen Kontaktelements dient zum Anschluss und zur Kontaktierung eines elektrischen Leiters der an dem Steckverbinder / dem Steckverbindermodul angeschlossen werden soll. Hierzu ist aus dem Stand der Technik ebenfalls eine Vielzahl von Möglichkeiten und Ausführungsformen bekannt.The connection side of the electrical contact element is used for connection and contacting of an electrical conductor to be connected to the connector / the connector module. For this purpose, a variety of possibilities and embodiments is also known from the prior art.

Neben mehrfach verwendbaren Anschlussmöglichkeiten wie einem Schraubanschluss oder eine Käfigzugfeder, sind ebenso einmal nutzbare Lösungen möglich. Hier sein beispielhaft Schneidklemmen oder Crimpanschlüsse genannt. Die Möglichkeiten des Leiteranschlusses am elektrischen Kontaktelement sind vielzählig.In addition to reusable connectivity options such as a screw connection or a cage tension spring, usable solutions are also possible. Here are examples of insulation displacement terminals or crimp connections. The possibilities of the conductor connection on the electrical contact element are numerous.

Das elektrische Kontaktelement ist so im Gehäuse des elektrischen Steckverbindermoduls angeordnet, dass sich die Steckseite des Kontaktelements in Steckrichtung an einer Steckseite des Gehäuses befindet. Die Steckseite des Gehäuses ist dafür vorgesehen, mit der Steckseite eines zweiten elektrischen Steckverbindermoduls kontaktiert und ineinander gesteckt zu werden. So wird eine Kontaktierung der elektrischen Kontaktelemente ermöglicht.The electrical contact element is arranged in the housing of the electrical connector module, that the plug side of the contact element is in the insertion direction on a plug side of the housing. The plug-in side of the housing is provided with the plug side of a second electrical connector module contacted and inserted into each other. Thus, a contacting of the electrical contact elements is possible.

Der Steckseite des Gehäuses gegenüberliegend ist eine Anschlussseite am Gehäuse vorgesehen. Die Anschlussseite des Gehäuses ermöglicht den Zugriff auf die Anschlussseite des elektrischen Kontaktelements um einen elektrischen Leiter mit dem elektrischen Kontaktelement zu verbinden.The plug side of the housing opposite a connection side is provided on the housing. The terminal side of the housing allows access to the terminal side of the electrical contact element to connect an electrical conductor to the electrical contact element.

Zudem sind am Gehäuse des elektrischen Steckverbindermoduls Fixiermittel vorgesehen, welche zur Befestigung und Fixierung des elektrischen Steckverbindermoduls in einem elektrischen Steckverbinder oder einem Halterahmen dienen.In addition, fixing means are provided on the housing of the electrical connector module, which serve for fastening and fixing of the electrical connector module in an electrical connector or a support frame.

Bei den Fixiermitteln kann es sich je nach Ausführung des modularen Steckverbinders zum Beispiel um Rastnasen oder Federelemente handeln, die im Steckverbinder oder im Halterahmen einrasten. Auch können die Fixiermittel als einfache Anformungen an Gehäuse ausgebildet sein, die in entsprechende Ausnehmungen im Steckverbindergehäuse oder Halterahmen eingesetzt werden und so eine formschlüssige Verbindung herstellen.Depending on the design of the modular connector, the fixing means may be, for example, latching lugs or spring elements which engage in the connector or in the holding frame. Also, the fixing means may be formed as simple projections on housing, which are inserted into corresponding recesses in the connector housing or holding frame and thus produce a positive connection.

Zur Ausführung der Fixiermittel ist aus dem Stand der Technik bereits eine Vielzahl von Lösung, welche alle auf die vorliegende Erfindung übertragbar und anwendbar sind.For the execution of the fixing means is already a variety of solution from the prior art, which are all applicable to the present invention and applicable.

Erfindungsgemäß verfügt das elektrische Steckverbindermodul über ein elektrisches Kontaktmittel, welches mit dem elektrischen Kontaktelement im Inneren des Gehäuses elektrisch leitend verbunden ist. Das elektrische Kontaktelement ist zudem so ausgebildet, dass es vom Inneren des Gehäuses an dessen Außenseite geführt ist.According to the invention, the electrical connector module has an electrical contact means, which is electrically conductively connected to the electrical contact element in the interior of the housing. The electrical contact element is also designed such that it is guided from the interior of the housing to the outside thereof.

Hier dient das elektrische Kontaktelement erfindungsgemäß dazu, einen elektrischen Kontakt zum Steckverbinder herzustellen, der das elektrische Steckverbindermodul aufnimmt.Here, the electrical contact element according to the invention serves to make an electrical contact to the connector, which receives the electrical connector module.

Erfindungsgemäß kontaktiert das elektrische Kontaktelement nicht direkt den Steckverbinder, sondern einen Halterahmen, der die Module des Steckverbinders aufnimmt und kontaktiert diesen.According to the invention, the electrical contact element does not directly contact the connector, but a holding frame that receives the modules of the connector and contacts them.

Durch das erfindungsmäßige elektrische Kontaktelement ist es möglich, eine elektrische Kontaktierung eines Kontaktelements im Steckverbindermodul mit dem Steckverbinder oder dem Halterahmen herzustellen. Durch Verwendung des elektrischen Kontaktelements an elektrischen Kontaktelementen, die eine Erdung übertragen, wird so die erfindungsgemäße Aufgabe gelöst, eine einfach Erdung des Steckverbindergehäuses und Halterahmens zu ermöglichen.By erfindungsmäß electrical contact element, it is possible to produce an electrical contact of a contact element in the connector module with the connector or the support frame. By using the electrical contact element on electrical contact elements, which transmit a ground, so the object of the invention is achieved to allow easy grounding of the connector housing and holding frame.

Durch Einsetzen des elektrischen Steckverbindermoduls, welches einen Erdungskontakt aufweist, in ein Steckverbindergehäuse oder einen Halterahmen, kontaktiert das elektrische Kontaktmittel des Steckverbindermoduls ohne zusätzliches Zutun das Steckverbindergehäuse oder den Halterahmen.By inserting the electrical connector module, which has a grounding contact, into a connector housing or a holding frame, the electrical contact means of the connector module contacts the connector housing or the holding frame without additional intervention.

Ausführungsbeispielembodiment

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in den Zeichnungen dargestellt und wird im Folgenden näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Figur 1
eine perspektivische Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbindermoduls;
Figur 2
eine perspektivische Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbindermoduls, welches in einem Halterahmen eingesetzt ist; und
Figur 3
ein vereinzelter elektrischer Kontakt mit elektrischem Kontaktmittel.
An embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the drawings and will be explained in more detail below. Show it:
FIG. 1
a perspective view of a connector module according to the invention;
FIG. 2
a perspective view of an inventive Connector module, which is inserted in a holding frame; and
FIG. 3
a single electrical contact with electrical contact means.

Die Figur 1 zeigt ein elektrisches Steckverbindermodul 1 in einer perspektivischen Darstellung. Das aus einem isolierenden Gehäuse 2 gebildete elektrische Steckverbindermodul 1 weist im unten dargestellten Bereich eine Steckseite 6 auf, sowie im oben dargestellten Bereich eine Anschlussseite 5 auf.The FIG. 1 shows an electrical connector module 1 in a perspective view. The electrical connector module 1 formed from an insulating housing 2 has a plug-in side 6 in the area shown below, as well as a connection side 5 in the area shown above.

Die Steckseite 6 des elektrischen Steckverbindermoduls 1 ist zur Kontaktierung eines weiteren elektrischen Steckverbindermoduls vorgesehen. Die Anschlussseite 5 dient zur Kontaktierung eines elektrischen Leiters mit einem im elektrischen Steckverbindermodul 1 angeordneten elektrischen Kontakt 8.The mating side 6 of the electrical connector module 1 is provided for contacting a further electrical connector module. The connection side 5 serves for contacting an electrical conductor with an electrical contact 8 arranged in the electrical connector module 1.

Seitlich verfügt das elektrische Steckverbindermodul 1 über zwei Fixiermittel 3. Durch die Darstellung ist hier noch eines der Fixiermittel 3 zu sehen. Die Fixiermittel 3 dienen zur formschlüssigen Aufnahme des elektrischen Steckverbindermoduls 1 in einem Halterahmen 7. Die Aufnahme des elektrischen Steckverbindermoduls 1 im Halterahmen 7 ist in der Figur 2 genauer gezeigt.On the side, the electrical connector module 1 has two fixing means 3. By illustration, one of the fixing means 3 can be seen here. The fixing means 3 are used for positive reception of the electrical connector module 1 in a holding frame 7. The recording of the electrical connector module 1 in the support frame 7 is in the FIG. 2 shown in more detail.

Erfindungsgemäß ist am elektrischen Steckverbindermoduls 1 eine Kontaktmittel 4 vorgesehen. Das elektrisch leitfähige Kontaktmittel 4 ist außerhalb des Gehäuses 2 als Federbereich11 ausgebildet. Hier dient das Kontaktmittel 4 zur elektrischen Kontaktierung des elektrischen Steckverbindermoduls 1 zum Halterahmen 7, in welches das elektrische Steckverbindermodul 1 einzusetzen ist.According to the invention, a contact means 4 is provided on the electrical connector module 1. The electrically conductive contact means 4 is formed outside the housing 2 as a spring region 11. Here, the contact means 4 is used for electrical contacting of the electrical connector module 1 to the support frame 7, in which the electrical connector module 1 is to be used.

Dazu ist die Form des Federbereichs 11 im Wesentlichen grob L-förmig, wobei ein Abstand zwischen Federbereich 11 und Gehäuse 2 gebildet wird. Durch eine S-förmige Ausbildung des letztens Endes des Federbereichs 11 wird der Abstand zwischen Federbereich 11 und Gehäuse 2 verjüngt. So kann der Halterahmen 7 federnd zwischen dem Federbereich 11 und der Gehäuse 2 des elektrischen Steckverbindermoduls 1 angeordnet werden.For this purpose, the shape of the spring region 11 is substantially coarse L-shaped, wherein a distance between the spring portion 11 and the housing 2 is formed. By an S-shaped configuration of the last end of the spring portion 11, the distance between the spring portion 11 and the housing 2 is tapered. Thus, the support frame 7 resiliently disposed between the spring portion 11 and the housing 2 of the electrical connector module 1.

In der Figur 2 ist das elektrische Steckverbindermodul der Figur 1 in einen Halterahmen 7 eingesetzt dargestellt. Der Halterahmen 7 dient zur Aufnahme von einer Vielzahl von Steckverbindermodulen. Mit eingesetzten Steckverbindermodulen kann der Halterahmen 7 wiederum in ein Steckverbindergehäuse eingesetzt werden und so einen modularen Steckverbinder bilden.In the FIG. 2 is the electrical connector module the FIG. 1 shown inserted into a holding frame 7. The holding frame 7 serves to receive a plurality of connector modules. With inserted connector modules, the support frame 7 can be used in turn in a connector housing, thus forming a modular connector.

Die Fixiermittel 3 des elektrischen Steckverbindermoduls 1 greifen formschlüssig eine Ausnehmungen im Halterahmen 7 und dienen so zur Befestigung des elektrischen Steckverbindermoduls 1 im Halterahmen 7.The fixing means 3 of the electrical connector module 1 positively engage a recess in the support frame 7 and thus serve to secure the electrical connector module 1 in the support frame. 7

Erfindungsgemäß greift das Kontaktmittel 4 mit seinem freien, als Federbereich 11 ausgebildeten Ende über den Halterahmen 7. Eine elektrische Kontaktierung des Halterahmens 7 wird so über das hier S-förmige Ende des Federbereichs 11 sichergestellt.According to the invention, the contact means 4 engages with its free end formed as a spring region 11 via the holding frame 7. An electrical contact of the holding frame 7 is thus ensured via the here S-shaped end of the spring region 11.

Der im Gehäuse 2 aufgenommene elektrische Kontakt 8 des elektrischen Steckverbindermoduls 1 ist in der Figur 3 vereinzelt zusammen mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Kontaktmittel 4 dargestellt. Der elektrische Kontakt 8 wird im Wesentlichen aus einer Anschlussseite 10 und einer Steckseite 9 gebildet.The recorded in the housing 2 electrical contact 8 of the electrical connector module 1 is in the FIG. 3 occasionally shown together with the contact means 4 according to the invention. The electrical contact 8 is essentially formed from a connection side 10 and a plug-in side 9.

Die Steckseite 9 dient zur Kontaktierung eines weiteren elektrischen Kontakts. An der Anschlussseite 10 kann ein elektrischer Leiter aufgenommen, fixiert und elektrisch kontaktiert werden. Dazu kann die Anschlussseite 10 sowohl als Crimp-Bereich, als Schraubanschluss oder als Lötanschluss ausgebildet sein. Auch andere, aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Methoden zur Kontaktierung eines Leiters an einem Kontakt können übertragen angewendet werden.The plug-in side 9 serves for contacting a further electrical contact. On the connection side 10, an electrical conductor can be accommodated, fixed and electrically contacted. This can be the connection side 10 may be formed both as a crimping area, as a screw connection or as a solder connection. Other, known from the prior art methods for contacting a conductor to a contact can be applied transferred.

Im mittleren Bereich zwischen Anschlussseite 10 und Steckseite 9 des elektrischen Kontakts 8 ist das Kontaktmittel 4 mit dem elektrischen Kontakt 8 verbunden. In dieser dargestellten Ausführungsform wird das Kontaktemittel 4 dazu aus dem Federbereich 11 und einem Anschlussbereich 12 gebildet.In the central region between the connection side 10 and the insertion side 9 of the electrical contact 8, the contact means 4 is connected to the electrical contact 8. In this illustrated embodiment, the contact means 4 for this purpose is formed from the spring region 11 and a connection region 12.

Der Federbereich 11 dient - wie bereits dargestellt - zur elektrischen Kontaktierung des Halterahmens 7. Im Anschlussbereich 12 ist das das elektrische Kontaktmittel 4 mit dem elektrischen Kontakt 8 verbunden. Die am elektrischen Kontakt 8 anliegende Erdung kann so mittels des elektrischen Kontaktmittels 4 auf den Halterahmen 7 übertragen werden.The spring region 11 serves - as already shown - for electrical contacting of the holding frame 7. In the connection region 12, the electrical contact means 4 is connected to the electrical contact 8. The voltage applied to the electrical contact 8 grounding can be transmitted by means of the electrical contact means 4 on the support frame 7.

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  1. System of a plurality of electrical plug connector modules and an electrically conductive/holding frame (7) for joint insertion into a modular plug connector,
    wherein the plug connector modules can be received and fixed together in the holding frame (7), wherein the holding frame can in turn be inserted into a plug connector housing,
    wherein one of the electrical plug connector modules (1) is formed from an insulating housing (2) and comprises at least one electrical contact (8),
    wherein the housing (2) comprises fixing means (3) that are used for fixing the electrical plug connector module (1) in the modular plug connector, and
    wherein the electrical contact (8) is received in the housing (2) and comprises a plugging side (9) and also a connecting side (10) that can be accessed from a plugging side (6) or connecting side (5) of the housing (2), characterized in that
    the electrical plug connector module (1) comprises an electrical contact means (4) that is connected to the electrical contact (8) in an electrically conductive manner and is guided to the outer side of the housing (2),
    wherein the contact means (4) is embodied on the outer side of the housing (2) as a resilient region (11),
    wherein the resilient region (11) of the contact means (4) contacts the holding frame (7) in an electrically conductive manner when inserting the electrical plug connector module (1) into the holding frame (7).
  2. System according to Claim 1, characterized in that a fixing means (3) is embodied as a contact means (4).
  3. System according to either of the preceding claims characterized in that
    the contact means (4) comprises a connecting region (12) that is connected in an electrically conductive manner to the electrical contact (8).
  4. System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
    the electrical contact (8) has a connecting side (10) which has a screw connector.
  5. System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
    the electrical contact (8) has a connecting side (10) which has a cage tension spring.
  6. System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
    the electrical contact (8) has a connecting side (10) which has a cutting clamp.
  7. System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
    the electrical contact (8) has a connecting side (10) which has a crimp connector.
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