DE19801173C1 - Clamp connector for film electrodes - Google Patents

Clamp connector for film electrodes

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DE19801173C1
DE19801173C1 DE19801173A DE19801173A DE19801173C1 DE 19801173 C1 DE19801173 C1 DE 19801173C1 DE 19801173 A DE19801173 A DE 19801173A DE 19801173 A DE19801173 A DE 19801173A DE 19801173 C1 DE19801173 C1 DE 19801173C1
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Ralf Matschurek
Harry Kmoch
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Covidien Deutschland GmbH
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R11/00Individual 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
    • H01R11/11End pieces or tapping pieces for wires, supported by the wire and for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal or conductive member
    • H01R11/22End pieces terminating in a spring clip
    • H01R11/24End pieces terminating in a spring clip with gripping jaws, e.g. crocodile clip
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61BDIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/24Detecting, measuring or recording bioelectric or biomagnetic signals of the body or parts thereof
    • A61B5/25Bioelectric electrodes therefor
    • A61B5/271Arrangements of electrodes with cords, cables or leads, e.g. single leads or patient cord assemblies
    • A61B5/273Connection of cords, cables or leads to electrodes
    • A61B5/274Connection of cords, cables or leads to electrodes using snap or button fasteners
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R12/00Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, specially adapted for printed circuits, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB], flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures, e.g. terminal strips, terminal blocks; Coupling devices specially adapted for printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures; Terminals specially adapted for contact with, or insertion into, printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures
    • H01R12/70Coupling devices
    • H01R12/82Coupling devices connected with low or zero insertion force
    • H01R12/85Coupling devices connected with low or zero insertion force contact pressure producing means, contacts activated after insertion of printed circuits or like structures
    • H01R12/88Coupling devices connected with low or zero insertion force contact pressure producing means, contacts activated after insertion of printed circuits or like structures acting manually by rotating or pivoting connector housing parts

Abstract

the clamp connector has a base part (11) and a flap (6) pivotable about an axis on the base part, whereby the connector part of the film electrode can be clamped between the base part and the flap. The opening and closing movement of the flap (6) is introduced via an actuating slider (1) mechanically coupled to the flap and movably mounted in the base part transversely wrt. the connector part insertion direction (R)

Description

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Klemmverbinder zum Zuführen oder Ab­ leiten elektrischer Signale an Filmelektroden, mit einem Bodenteil und einer um eine Achse auf das Bodenteil schwenkbaren Klappe, wobei das Anschlußteil der Filmelektrode zwischen dem Bodenteil und der Klappe einklemmbar ist.The invention relates to a clamp connector for feeding or from conduct electrical signals to film electrodes, with a bottom part and a flap that can be pivoted about an axis onto the base part, the connecting part of the film electrode between the bottom part and the flap can be pinched.

Ein solcher Klemmverbinder ist beispielsweise aus der WO 85/02500 A1 bekannt. Dieser Klemmverbinder besteht aus einem einteiligen Kunststoffspritzteil. Bodenteil und Klappe sind an dem hinteren Ende miteinander verbunden. Maulartig wird der Klemmverbinder ge­ öffnet bzw. geschlossen. Der Klemmverbinder wird an das An­ schlußteil der Filmelektrode angeklemmt. Hierzu wird das geöffnete Maul über das Anschlußteil gestülpt und anschließend durch Druck mit zwei Fingern auf die Klappe und das Bodenteil zusammenge­ drückt. Das Anschlußteil ist dann fest eingeklemmt.Such a clamp connector is for example from WO 85/02500 A1 known. This clamp connector consists of a one-piece Plastic molded part. Bottom part and flap are on the rear End connected together. The clamp connector is muzzle-like opens or closes. The clamp connector is connected to the terminal part of the film electrode clamped. To do this, open the Mouth slipped over the connector and then by pressure with two fingers on the flap and the bottom part together presses. The connector is then firmly clamped.

Nachteilig bei diesem Klemmverbinder ist, daß er zum Verschließen von zwei Fingern oben und unten umgriffen werden muß. Der untere, das Bodenteil umgreifende Finger befindet sich folglich beim An­ klemmen an das Anschlußteil zwischen dem Klemmverbinder und der Haut des Patienten. Die Filmelektrode bzw. deren Anschlußteil wird folglich in einem Winkel zu ihr ergriffen. Einerseits wird dadurch das Herstellen der Verbindung erschwert, andererseits besteht die Gefahr, daß sich die Elektrode beim Anklemmen löst.The disadvantage of this clamp connector is that it can be closed must be gripped by two fingers at the top and bottom. The lower, the fingers around the bottom part are therefore at the on clamp on the connecting part between the clamp connector and the  Skin of the patient. The film electrode or its connecting part is consequently gripped at an angle to her. On the one hand it will making the connection difficult, on the other hand, there is Danger that the electrode will come loose when it is connected.

Aus der US 4,700,997 ist ein mit einem Schieber versehener Klemm­ verbinder bekannt. In seiner hinteren Extremstellung gibt der Schieber den Klemmverbinder frei, so daß das Anschlußstück der Elektrode eingeschoben werden kann. Wird der Schieber dann in die entgegengesetzte Richtung verlagert, erfolgt die Verklemmung im Inneren des Klemmverbinders. Auch dieser Klemmverbinder muß mit zwei Fingern von oben und unten umgriffen werden, so daß das zuvor beschriebene Problem auch hier besteht.From US 4,700,997 is a clamp provided with a slide connector known. In its extreme rear position, the Slide the clamp connector freely, so that the connector of the Electrode can be inserted. If the slide is then in the shifted in the opposite direction, the jam takes place in the Inside the clamp connector. This clamp connector must also two fingers are grasped from above and below, so that before described problem also exists here.

Die US 3,842,394 offenbart einen Klemmverbinder für eine Filmelek­ trode, bei dem die Öffnungs- und Schließbewegung der Klemmbacke über einen verschwenkbaren Hebel einleitbar ist. Dieser Klemmver­ binder ist aber recht umständlich zu handhaben und kompliziert aufgebaut.US 3,842,394 discloses a clamp connector for a film electrode trode, in which the opening and closing movement of the jaw can be introduced via a pivotable lever. This Klemmver binder is quite cumbersome to handle and complicated built up.

Von dieser Problemstellung ausgehend soll ein gattungsgemäßer Klemmverbinder so verbessert werden, daß seine Handhabung verein­ facht und bei seinem Anklemmen ein Lösen der Elektrode vermieden wird.Starting from this problem, a generic Clamp connectors are improved so that its handling unite fold and avoid loosening of the electrode when it is connected becomes.

Zur Problemlösung zeichnet sich der eingangs beschriebene Klemm­ verbinder dadurch aus, daß die Öffnungs- und Schließbewegung der Klappe über einen quer zur Einführrichtung des Anschlußteils im Bodenteil bewegbar gelagerten mechanisch mit der Klappe gekoppel­ ten Betätigungsschieber einleitbar ist.To solve the problem, the clamp described at the beginning stands out connector characterized in that the opening and closing movement of the Flap over a transverse to the direction of insertion of the connector Bottom part movably mounted mechanically coupled to the flap th actuating slide can be initiated.

Durch diese Ausgestaltung ist es möglich, den Klemmverbinder seit­ lich zu erfassen. Das Bodenteil kann folglich auf der Haut des Patienten aufliegen, wenn die Klemmverbindung hergestellt wird. Der Klemmverbinder wird also geführt, wenn er das Anschlußstück der Filmelektrode erfaßt. Ein Ablösen der Filmelektrode während des Anschließens von der Haut des Patienten wird dadurch vermie­ den.This configuration makes it possible to use the clamp connector to record. The bottom part can consequently on the skin of the Lie on the patient when the clamp connection is made. The clamp connector is therefore guided when it is the connector the film electrode is detected. Detachment of the film electrode during  connecting to the patient's skin is thereby avoided the.

Vorzugsweise ist der Betätigungsschieber mit einer schiefen Ebene versehen, die auf einen mit der Klappe verbundenen Zapfen wirkt. Diese schiefe Ebene kann insbesondere vorzugsweise durch eine schräg verlaufende Nut im Betätigungsschieber ausgebildet sein. The actuating slide is preferably with an inclined plane provided, which acts on a pin connected to the flap. This inclined plane can in particular preferably by a be formed obliquely groove in the operating slide.  

Durch diese Ausbildung ist die Bewegung der Klappe nicht nur zwangsgeführt, sondern da der Zapfen in die Nut eingreifen kann, ist er gegen Herausfallen aus dem Bodenteil gesichert.With this training, the movement of the flap is not only positively guided, but since the pin can engage in the groove, it is secured against falling out of the base part.

Wenn der Betätigungsschieber von einer Druckfeder belastet ist, ist es möglich, die Öffnungsbewegung gegen die Kraft der Druckfe­ der einleitbar zu gestalten. Dadurch wird die Herstellung der elektrischen Verbindung vereinfacht. Durch Loslassen des Betäti­ gungsschiebers schnappt die Klappe zu und klemmt die Filmelektrode ein.If the actuating slide is loaded by a compression spring, it is possible to open the opening movement against the force of the Druckfe which can be introduced. This will make the electrical connection simplified. By releasing the actuator slider closes the flap and clamps the film electrode on.

Vorteilhaft ist es, wenn das Bodenteil einen in Richtung der Klap­ pe ragenden Dorn aufweist. Beim Zufallen der Klappe wird dieser dann in die Elektrode hineingedrückt oder durchstößt sie, wodurch sichergestellt wird, daß die Elektrode aus dem Klemmverbinder nicht herausgezogen werden kann, ohne diesen zuvor zu öffnen.It is advantageous if the bottom part in the direction of the clap pe protruding thorn. When the flap closes, it will then pushed into or penetrates the electrode, causing it is ensured that the electrode from the clamp connector cannot be pulled out without first opening it.

Wenn das Bodenteil eine Bohrung und die Klappe eine scharfkantige Vertiefung aufweist, die bei geschlossener Klappe zur Bohrung fluchtet, dann kann das Anschlußteil auch verwendet werden, um die elektrische Verbindung zu einer Elektrode mit druckknopfförmigem Anschlußteil herzustellen. Dadurch steigt die Universalität des Klemmverbinders. Bei geöffneter Klappe wird das Bodenteil über das druckknopfförmige Anschlußteil gestülpt, so daß dieses ins Innere des Klemmverbinders hineinragt. In der geöffneten Stellung liegt die scharfkantige Vertiefung hinter dem Anschlußelement der Elek­ trode. Beim Absenken der Klappe wandert dieses durch die bogenför­ mige Lageveränderung weiter in Richtung nach vorn und hintergreift das Anschlußelement, wenn sie anschließend zur Bohrung im Boden­ teil fluchtet, so daß eine sichere Verbindung hergestellt wird.If the bottom part has a hole and the flap has a sharp edge Has recess that with the flap closed for drilling aligned, then the connector can also be used to electrical connection to an electrode with a push button Manufacture connecting part. This increases the universality of the Clamp connector. When the flap is open, the bottom part is over the push-button-shaped connecting part, so that this inside of the clamp connector protrudes. Lies in the open position the sharp-edged depression behind the connecting element of the elec trode. When the flap is lowered, it travels through the arch Change in position further forward and reaches behind the connecting element when they are subsequently drilled in the ground partially aligned so that a secure connection is made.

Eine einfache ansprechende Form des Klemmverbinders ist möglich, wenn das Bodenteil einen nach oben ragenden, die Längs- und hinte­ ren Querseiten umrandenden Rahmen aufweist, in dem die Klappe ge­ lagert ist. Die Klappe kann dann vorne mit entsprechenden Verbrei­ terungen versehen sein, die mit dem Rahmen abschließen, so daß ein geschlossener Körper gegeben ist.A simple, appealing form of the clamp connector is possible, if the bottom part protrudes upwards, the longitudinal and rear ren cross-border frame in which the flap ge is stored. The flap can then be used in the front with appropriate widening be provided with the frame, so that a closed body is given.

Mit Hilfe einer Zeichnung sollen Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfin­ dung nachfolgend näher erläutert werden. Es zeigt:With the help of a drawing, embodiments of the inven be explained in more detail below. It shows:

Fig. 1 - eine erste Ausführungsform eines Klemmverbinders in perspektivischer Darstellung; Fig. 1 - a first embodiment of a clamp connector in a perspective view;

Fig. 2 - die Explosionsdarstellung des Klemmverbinders nach Fig. 1; Fig. 2 - the exploded view of the clamp connector according to Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 - die Ansicht auf den Klemmverbinder gemäß Sichtpfeil III nach Fig. 2; Fig. 3 - the view of the clamp connector according to arrow III of Fig. 2;

Fig. 4 - die Ansicht gemäß Sichtpfeil IV nach Fig. 3; Fig. 4 - the view according to arrow IV of Fig. 3;

Fig. 5 - die Ansicht gemäß Sichtpfeil V nach Fig. 3; Fig. 5 - the view according to arrow V of Fig. 3;

Fig. 6 - ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel eines Klemmverbin­ ders in Explosionsdarstellung. Fig. 6 - another embodiment of a Klemmverbin in exploded view.

Der Klemmverbinder besteht aus dem Bodenteil 11, der hierin schwenkbar gelagerten Klappe 6 und dem Betätigungsschieber 1. Die Anschlußleitung 16, die mit dem Bodenteil 11 verbunden ist, ist elektrisch mit der elektrisch leitenden Schicht 15, die im Inneren des Bodenteils 11 vorgesehen ist, verbunden. Wie Fig. 1 zeigt, wird der Klemmverbinder in Richtung des Pfeiles R auf das An­ schlußteil 17 der hier nicht näher dargestellten Filmelektrode aufgeschoben. Ein in Richtung der Klappe 6 heraufragender Dorn 14 sichert dabei das Herausrutschen des Anschlußteils 17 aus dem ge­ schlossenen Klemmverbinder.The clamp connector consists of the base part 11 , the flap 6 pivotably mounted therein and the actuating slide 1 . The connecting line 16 , which is connected to the base part 11 , is electrically connected to the electrically conductive layer 15 , which is provided in the interior of the base part 11 . As shown in Fig. 1, the clamp connector is pushed in the direction of arrow R on to the connecting part 17 of the film electrode, not shown here. A protruding in the direction of the flap 6 mandrel 14 ensures that the connecting part 17 slips out of the closed clamp connector.

Das Bodenteil 11 ist rahmenförmig ausgebildet, wobei die beiden parallel zur Pfeilrichtung R verlaufenden Seitenteile 10a, 10b nicht mit dem vorderen Rand des Bodenteils 11 abschließen, sondern dahinter zurückstehen. Die Klappe 6 ist so zugeschnitten, daß sie in dem Rahmen 10 aufgenommen wird und mit ihrem vorderen Bereich den von den Seitenteilen 10a, 10b freigelassenen Bereich vollflä­ chig abdeckt. An ihrem hinteren Ende ist die Klappe 6 mit einem mittigen Zapfen 7 versehen, der in die im Führungsteil 2 vorgese­ henen Nut 4 des Betätigungsschiebers 1 eingreift. Zentral ist das Führungsteil 2 mit einer Bohrung 3 versehen, in der sich mit ihrem einen Ende eine Druckfeder 18 abstützt, die sich im Inneren des Bodenteils 11 mit ihrem anderen Ende gegen das Seitenteil 10a ab­ stützt (vgl. Fig. 3). Die Lagerung der Klappe 6 im Bodenteil 11 kann, wie beispielsweise Fig. 2 und 6 verdeutlichen, unter­ schiedlich erfolgen. So können an der Klappe 6 im hinteren Bereich nach außen ragende Zapfen 8 vorgesehen sein, die in Ausnehmungen im Rahmen 10 eingeschnappt werden. Durch den in die Nut 4 im Füh­ rungsteil 2 eingreifenden Zapfen 7 der Klappe 6 ist der Betäti­ gungsschieber 1 gegen Herausfallen aus dem Bodenteil 11 gesichert. Wird der Betätigungsschieber 1 in den Klemmverbinder hineinge­ drückt, läuft der Zapfen 7 entlang der schiefen Ebene 4' zwangs­ geführt nach unten, so daß die Klappe 6 nach oben geschwenkt wird. Loslassen des Betätigungsschiebers 1 bewirkt, daß sich die Klappe 6 nach unten absenkt, da die Druckfeder 18 den Betätigungsschieber 1 nach außen drückt. Damit der Betätigungsschieber 1 einfach er­ griffen werden kann, ist an ihm ein Griffteil 5 mit einer Finger­ mulde 5' vorgesehen.The bottom part 11 is frame-shaped, the two side parts 10 a, 10 b running parallel to the direction of the arrow R not terminating with the front edge of the bottom part 11 , but standing behind it. The flap 6 is tailored so that it is accommodated in the frame 10 and with its front area covers the area left free by the side parts 10 a, 10 b area. At its rear end, the flap 6 is provided with a central pin 7 which engages in the groove 4 of the actuating slide 1 , which is provided in the guide part 2 . Central is the guide part 2 with a bore 3 , in which with its one end a compression spring 18 is supported, which is supported in the interior of the bottom part 11 with its other end against the side part 10 a (see. Fig. 3). The storage of the flap 6 in the bottom part 11 can, as for example FIGS. 2 and 6 illustrate, take place under different. For example, pins 8 projecting outwards in the rear region can be provided on the flap 6 and are snapped into recesses in the frame 10 . By engaging in the groove 4 in Füh tion part 2 pin 7 of the flap 6 , the actuating slide 1 is secured against falling out of the bottom part 11 . If the actuating slide 1 is pressed into the clamping connector, the pin 7 runs along the inclined plane 4 ', forcibly guided downwards, so that the flap 6 is pivoted upwards. Letting go of the actuating slide 1 causes the flap 6 to drop downward, since the compression spring 18 presses the actuating slide 1 outwards. So that the actuating slide 1 can be easily gripped, a grip part 5 with a finger recess 5 'is provided on it.

Um den Klemmverbinder auch nutzen zu können, um Elektroden mit knopfförmigem Anschlußteil anzuschließen, kann im Bodenteil 11 optional eine Bohrung 12 vorgesehen sein, die im Durchmesser etwas größer ist als das knopfförmige Anschlußelement. In der Klappe 6 ist eine scharfkantige Vertiefung 19 vorgesehen, die bei geschlos­ sener Klappe 6 zur Bohrung 12 fluchtet, bzw. wenn sie kreisrund ist, konzentrisch zur Bohrung 12 verläuft. Bei nach oben ge­ schwenkter Klappe 6 liegt diese Vertiefung 19 zur Bohrung 12 ver­ setzt. Der Klemmverbinder wird mit seiner Bohrung 12 über das Elektroden-Anschlußteil gestülpt und beim Schließen der Klappe 6 greift die Vertiefung 19 hinter das Anschlußelement und sichert den Klemmverbinder somit gegen Herabfallen von der Elektrode. Der Klemmverbinder ist vorzugsweise als Kunststoffspritzteil ausgebil­ det. Die elektrische Leitfähigkeit wird dann durch entsprechende Ausgestaltung der leitenden Schicht 15 im Bodenteil 11 realisiert.In order to also be able to use the clamp connector to connect electrodes with a button-shaped connection part, a bore 12 can optionally be provided in the base part 11 , the diameter of which is somewhat larger than the button-shaped connection element. In the damper 6, a sharp recess 19 is provided which is aligned with closed-flap 6 to the bore 12, or if it is circular, concentric with the bore 12th When the flap 6 is pivoted upwards, this recess 19 is set to the bore 12 . The clamp connector is slipped with its bore 12 over the electrode connection part and when the flap 6 is closed , the recess 19 engages behind the connection element and thus secures the clamp connector against falling off the electrode. The clamp connector is preferably ausgebil det as a plastic injection molded part. The electrical conductivity is then realized by a corresponding design of the conductive layer 15 in the base part 11 .

BezugszeichenlisteReference list

11

Betätigungsschieber
Actuating slide

22nd

Führungsteil
Guide part

33rd

Bohrung
drilling

44th

Nut
Groove

44th

'schiefe Ebene
'inclined plane

55

Griffteil
Handle part

55

'Fingermulde
'Finger recess

66

Klappe
flap

77

Zapfen
Cones

88th

Achse
axis

99

Ausnehmung/Lager
Recess / bearing

1010th

Rahmen
frame

1010th

aSeitenteil
a side panel

1010th

bSeitenteil
b side part

1111

Bodenteil
Bottom part

1212th

Bohrung
drilling

1414

Dorn
mandrel

1515

leitende Schicht
conductive layer

1616

Leitung/Anschlußleitung
Line / connecting line

1717th

Anschlußteil
Connector

1818th

Druckfeder
Compression spring

1919th

Vertiefung
deepening

Claims (8)

1. Klemmverbinder zum Zuführen oder Ableiten elektrischer Signa­ le an Filmelektroden, mit einem Bodenteil (11) und einer um eine Achse (8) auf das Bodenteil (11) schwenkbaren Klappe (6), wobei das Anschlußteil (17) der Filmelektrode zwischen dem Bodenteil (11) und der Klappe (6) einklemmbar ist, da­ durch gekennzeichnet, daß die Öffnungs- und Schließbewegung der Klappe (6) über einen quer zur Einführrichtung (R) des Anschlußteils (17) im Bodenteil (11) bewegbar gelagerten, mechanisch mit der Klappe (6) gekoppelten Betätigungsschieber (1) einleitbar ist.1. Clamp connector for supplying or discharging electrical signals to film electrodes, with a bottom part ( 11 ) and an axis ( 8 ) on the bottom part ( 11 ) pivotable flap ( 6 ), the connecting part ( 17 ) of the film electrode between the bottom part ( 11 ) and the flap ( 6 ) can be clamped in, characterized in that the opening and closing movement of the flap ( 6 ) is mechanically supported by means of a mechanism that is movable transversely to the direction of insertion (R) of the connecting part ( 17 ) in the bottom part ( 11 ) the flap ( 6 ) coupled actuating slide ( 1 ) can be introduced. 2. Klemmverbinder nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Betätigungsschieber (1) eine schiefe Ebene (4') aufweist, die auf einen mit der Klappe (6) verbundenen Zapfen (7) wirkt.2. Clamp connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the actuating slide ( 1 ) has an inclined plane ( 4 ') which acts on a pin ( 7 ) connected to the flap ( 6 ). 3. Klemmverbinder nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die schiefe Ebene (4') durch eine schräg verlaufende Nut (4) im Betätigungsschieber (1) ausgebildet wird. 3. Clamp connector according to claim 2, characterized in that the inclined plane ( 4 ') is formed by an oblique groove ( 4 ) in the actuating slide ( 1 ). 4. Klemmverbinder nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Betätigungsschieber (1) von einer Druckfeder (18) bela­ stet ist.4. A clamp connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the actuating slide ( 1 ) is loaded by a compression spring ( 18 ). 5. Klemmverbinder nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Öffnungsbewegung der Klappe (6) gegen die Kraft der Druckfeder (18) einleitbar ist.5. Clamp connector according to claim 4, characterized in that the opening movement of the flap ( 6 ) against the force of the compression spring ( 18 ) can be initiated. 6. Klemmverbinder nach einem oder mehreren der vorstehenden An­ sprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Bodenteil (11) einen in Richtung der Klappe (6) ragenden Dorn (14) aufweist.6. Clamp connector according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bottom part ( 11 ) has a mandrel ( 14 ) projecting in the direction of the flap ( 6 ). 7. Klemmverbinder nach einem oder mehreren der vorstehenden An­ sprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Bodenteil (11) eine Bohrung (12) und die Klappe (6) eine scharfkantige Vertiefung (19) aufweist, die bei geschlossener Klappe (6) zur Bohrung (12) fluchtet.7. Clamping connector according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bottom part ( 11 ) has a bore ( 12 ) and the flap ( 6 ) has a sharp-edged recess ( 19 ) which, when the flap ( 6 ) is closed, is used to bore ( 12 ) is aligned. 8. Klemmverbinder nach einem oder mehreren der vorstehenden An­ sprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Bodenteil (11) einen nach oben ragenden, die Längs- und hinteren Querseiten umran­ denden Rahmen (10) aufweist, in dem die Klappe (6) gelagert ist.8. Clamp connector according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bottom part ( 11 ) has an upwardly projecting frame which surrounds the longitudinal and rear transverse sides ( 10 ) and in which the flap ( 6 ) is mounted.
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