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EP1786068A1
EP1786068A1 EP05024418A EP05024418A EP1786068A1 EP 1786068 A1 EP1786068 A1 EP 1786068A1 EP 05024418 A EP05024418 A EP 05024418A EP 05024418 A EP05024418 A EP 05024418A EP 1786068 A1 EP1786068 A1 EP 1786068A1
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Mario Lübstorf
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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
    • H01R13/40—Securing contact members in or to a base or case; Insulating of contact members
    • H01R13/42—Securing in a demountable manner
    • H01R13/436—Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece or operation
    • H01R13/4361—Insertion of locking piece perpendicular to direction of contact insertion
    • 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
    • H01R13/40—Securing contact members in or to a base or case; Insulating of contact members
    • H01R13/42—Securing in a demountable manner
    • H01R13/428—Securing in a demountable manner by resilient locking means on the contact members; by locking means on resilient contact members
    • H01R13/432—Securing in a demountable manner by resilient locking means on the contact members; by locking means on resilient contact members by stamped-out resilient tongue snapping behind shoulder in base or case
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/629—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances
    • H01R13/62905—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances comprising a camming member
    • H01R13/62922—Pair of camming plates

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  • the invention relates to an electrical connector having a housing, at least one electrical connection element which can be locked in an end position via a first locking in the housing, and a second locking element which is movable to further securing the end position engaging terminal element in a securing position.
  • connection element In the usual connectors of this type can only be determined whether the connection element assumes its final position or not. If the connection element is not yet in its end position, the worker must push this connection element into the end position. Only then can the second locking element be moved further. Another disadvantage is that, in its securing position engaging second locking element, the connecting element rests on the secondary locking element.
  • the invention has for its object to provide an improved electrical connector of the type mentioned, in which the aforementioned problems are eliminated.
  • the connecting element during the transfer of the secondary locking element in the securing position in the event that it does not yet occupy its final position is movable by the secondary locking element into its final position. Preference is given to its final securing position engaging Second locking element between this and the connecting element again given so much game that the forces that occur at a load of the connection element from the end position out, are initially taken over the initial lock.
  • the secondary locking element has an end provided with a projection, wherein the connecting element is movable over the projection in its end position.
  • the projection having end of the second locking element is provided with a slope which merges into the projection.
  • the projection in its securing position engaging second locking element is again out of engagement with the connection element.
  • connection element is optionally moved to its final position.
  • the projection is at the latest at its securing position einskydem second locking element again out of engagement with the connection element, it is ensured that then between the second locking element and the connection element is given so much back play that the forces that occur at a load of the connection element from its end position , first to be recorded on the first interlock.
  • the secondary locking element is designed like a slide.
  • the second locking element is advantageously displaceable in a direction which is at least substantially perpendicular to the direction in which the connecting element is movable to its end position.
  • the second locking element may be associated with one or more connection elements.
  • the connecting elements during the transfer of the secondary locking element in the securing position, if necessary, successively movable by the secondary locking element into its final position.
  • a plurality of secondary locking elements form a comb-like secondary locking, wherein each secondary locking element is assigned in each case at least one connecting element.
  • a plurality of rows of connecting elements are preferably provided, wherein the second locking elements of the comb-like secondary locking are each assigned to a row of connecting elements.
  • the secondary locking element is provided on a pivot arm connected to the housing.
  • the relevant end of the secondary locking element is expediently provided with only the projection. The slope is not required here.
  • the first locking means provided on the connection element locking means, which cooperate with the housing associated counter-locking means.
  • the latching means associated with the connection element may advantageously comprise at least one latching tab or arm, which cooperates with a latching shoulder assigned to the housing.
  • the latching means associated with the connection element preferably comprise at least two latching lugs provided on opposite sides of the connection element.
  • the locking tabs or arms may for example consist of metal.
  • FIG. 1 shows a schematic partial sectional view of a first exemplary embodiment of an electrical connector 10.
  • the electrical connector 10 has a housing 12 into which at least one electrical connection element 14 can be inserted. In the figure 1, for example, two such electrical connection elements 14 can be seen.
  • the electrical connection elements 14 can each be inserted into a chamber 16, in which they can be locked in a reproduced in the right half of Figure 1 end position via a first latch 18.
  • the electrical connector 10 comprises at least one second locking element 20, which is movable into a securing position (cf., for example, also FIG. 5) for further securing of the terminal elements 14 occupying their end position.
  • the second locking element 20 has a bevel 22 provided with an end 24, via which the connection element 14 is movable in the direction of its end position.
  • the provided at the respective end 24 of the secondary locking element 20 bevel 22 goes into a projection 26 of the secondary locking element 20, through which the respective connection element 18 is finally pressed to the end position.
  • the second locking element 20 is designed, for example, slide-like. It is displaceable in one direction, which is at least substantially perpendicular to the direction in which the connecting element 14 is movable to its end position.
  • the second locking element 20 may be associated with one or, as in the present case, a plurality of connecting elements 14. If the secondary locking element 20 is assigned to a plurality of connecting elements 40, then the connecting elements 14 during the transfer of the secondary locking element 20 into the securing position, if appropriate, can be moved sequentially by the secondary locking element 20 into its end position.
  • connection element 14 already assumes its lower end position, in which it is locked via the first locking device 18.
  • This connection element 14 was previously moved from top to bottom in the end position, after which the first lock 18 could be effective for locking this connection element 14 in the chamber 16.
  • slider-like secondary locking element 20 now continues to the left in the direction of its final Shifted securing position, so the left in Figure 1 connection element 14 is moved down to its end position in which then again the first latch 18 is effective to lock this connection element 14 in the associated chamber 16.
  • This left connection element 14 is again pressed by the projection 26 of the second locking element 20 in its end position.
  • the first latch 18 comprises latching means 27 provided on the connection element 14, which interact with the housing 10 or the respective chamber 16 associated counter-latching means 28.
  • the latching means 27 assigned to the connection element 14 comprise latching lugs or arms provided on at least two mutually opposite sides of the connection element 14, which latching shoulders interact with the housing 10 or the chamber 16. These latching shoulders 28 are thus the counter-latching means assigned to the housing 10 or the chamber 18.
  • the latching straps or arms 27 assigned in the present case, for example, to a respective electrical connection element 14 may be made of metal, for example.
  • FIG 2 shows a schematic perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of an electrical connector 10, which is a two-way connector.
  • the respective secondary locking element 20 is again designed like a slide in the present case. It is at the relevant end again provided with a corresponding slope 22 and a corresponding projection 26, in which the slope 22 passes (see, for example, Figures 4 and 5).
  • FIG. 2 shows the relevant electrical connector 10 in a state in which the secondary locking mechanism, which here for example comprises two locking elements 20 or can also be configured as a unit and at the same time interact with both connection elements 14, has not yet been activated.
  • the secondary locking mechanism which here for example comprises two locking elements 20 or can also be configured as a unit and at the same time interact with both connection elements 14, has not yet been activated.
  • Figure 3 shows a schematic perspective view of the electrical connector 10 according to Figure 2 after activation of the secondary locking.
  • FIG. 4 shows, in a schematic perspective sectional illustration, the electrical connector 10 according to FIG. 2 again in the state in which the secondary locking has not yet been activated.
  • Figure 5 shows a schematic perspective sectional view of the electrical connector 10 according to Figure 2 in the figure 3 corresponding state after the activation of the secondary locking elements 20 comprehensive second locking.
  • FIGS. 2 to 5 also show chambers 16 again provided in the housing 12, into which the electrical connection elements 14 can be inserted.
  • the mode of operation of the first locking and the secondary locking essentially corresponds again to that of the embodiment according to FIG. 1.
  • Figure 6 shows a schematic perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of an electrical connector 10, which is again, for example, a two-way connector.
  • the secondary locking element 20 is provided on a pivot arm 32 connected to the housing 12.
  • the second locking element 20 is thus pivoted here via the pivot arm 22 in its safety position.
  • the secondary locking element 20 is assigned in the present two adjacent electrical connection elements 14.
  • the second locking element 20 is again provided with a projection 34, by means of which the electrical connection elements 14 (see FIG. 8) are moved into the end position during the transfer of the second locking element 20 into the securing position, that is to say here during the pivoting of the pivot arm 32.
  • the projection 34 is again out of engagement with the electrical connection elements 14, so that between the second locking element 20 and the connecting elements 14 is again given so much game that the forces that occur at a load of the connection elements 14 from the end position out, are initially taken on the Clearverriegelept.
  • the existing end 24 of the secondary locking element 20 is merely provided with the projection 34.
  • a bevel is missing here so.
  • FIG. 7 shows a schematic perspective view of the electrical connector 10 according to FIG. 6 after activation of the secondary locking element 20 comprising the secondary locking element 20.
  • Figure 8 shows the electrical connector 10 according to Figure 6 in a schematic perspective sectional view again in a state in which the secondary locking element 20 comprehensive second locking is not activated.
  • FIG. 9 shows a schematic perspective sectional view of the electrical connector 10 according to FIG. 6 in the state corresponding to FIG. 7 after the secondary locking has been activated.
  • FIGS. 6 to 9 again show the chambers 16 provided in the housing 12, into which the electrical connection elements 14 can be inserted.
  • FIG. 10 shows, in a diagrammatic exploded view, another exemplary embodiment of an electrical connector 10 with a comb-like secondary lock comprising a plurality of secondary locking elements 20.
  • the comb-like secondary lock comprises e.g. four such secondary locking elements 20th
  • the secondary locking elements 20 each comprise a bevel 22 and a projection 26 at the free end 24, into which the bevel 22 passes and through which the respective connecting elements 14 extend into the end position to be moved.
  • a plurality of rows of connecting elements are provided, wherein the preferably again slide-like secondary locking elements 20 are each assigned to a row of connecting elements.
  • FIG. 10 also shows the chambers 16 provided in the housing 12, into which the electrical connection elements can be inserted.
  • the electrical connector 10 is shown again in an assembled form.
  • the operation of the first and second locking is at least substantially the same again as in the embodiment according to FIG.

Abstract

The connector has a housing (12), and an electrical connection unit (14) that is locked by a latch (18) in an end position. Another locking unit (20) is movable into a locking position for locking the connection unit, which is engaged at the end position. The connection unit is movable into the end position during transferring the unit (20) into the locking position when the connection unit is not engaged in the end position. A tolerance is provided between the unit (20) and the connection unit such that the force, which is occurred during loading the connection unit, is carried by the latch.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen elektrischen Steckverbinder mit einem Gehäuse, wenigstens einem elektrischen Anschlusselement, das in einer Endposition über eine Erstverriegelung in dem Gehäuse verriegelbar ist, und einem Zweitverriegelungselement, das zur weiteren Sicherung des seine Endposition einnehmenden Anschlusselements in eine Sicherungsposition bewegbar ist.The invention relates to an electrical connector having a housing, at least one electrical connection element which can be locked in an end position via a first locking in the housing, and a second locking element which is movable to further securing the end position engaging terminal element in a securing position.

Bei den bisher üblichen Steckverbindern dieser Art kann lediglich festgestellt werden, ob das Anschlusselement seine Endposition einnimmt oder nicht. Befindet sich das Anschlusselement noch nicht in seiner Endposition, so muss der Werker dieses Anschlusselement in die Endposition schieben. Erst danach kann das Zweitverriegelungselement weiter verschoben werden. Ein weiterer Nachteil besteht darin, dass bei seine Sicherungsposition einnehmendem Zweitverriegelungselement das Anschlusselement am Zweitverriegelungselement anliegt.In the usual connectors of this type can only be determined whether the connection element assumes its final position or not. If the connection element is not yet in its end position, the worker must push this connection element into the end position. Only then can the second locking element be moved further. Another disadvantage is that, in its securing position engaging second locking element, the connecting element rests on the secondary locking element.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen verbesserten elektrischen Steckverbinder der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, bei dem die zuvor erwähnten Probleme beseitigt sind.The invention has for its object to provide an improved electrical connector of the type mentioned, in which the aforementioned problems are eliminated.

Diese Aufgabe wird nach der Erfindung dadurch gelöst, dass das Anschlusselement während des Überführens des Zweitverriegelungselements in die Sicherungsposition in dem Fall, dass es noch nicht seine Endposition einnimmt, durch das Zweitverriegelungselement in seine Endposition bewegbar ist. Bevorzugt ist bei seine endgültige Sicherungsposition einnehmendem Zweitverriegelungselement zwischen diesem und dem Anschlusselement wieder so viel Spiel gegeben, dass die Kräfte, die bei einer Belastung des Anschlusselements aus dessen Endstellung heraus auftreten, zunächst über die Erstverriegelung aufgenommen werden.This object is achieved according to the invention in that the connecting element during the transfer of the secondary locking element in the securing position in the event that it does not yet occupy its final position, is movable by the secondary locking element into its final position. Preference is given to its final securing position engaging Second locking element between this and the connecting element again given so much game that the forces that occur at a load of the connection element from the end position out, are initially taken over the initial lock.

Mit dem Zweitverriegelungselement wird also auch sichergestellt, dass das Anschlusselement gegebenenfalls in seine Endposition bewegt wird, in der es dann zunächst über die Erstverriegelung verriegelt wird.With the second locking element is thus also ensured that the connecting element is optionally moved to its final position, in which it is then first locked on the first lock.

Wird das Zweitverriegelungselement dann weiter in seine endgültige Sicherungsposition bewegt, ist zwischen diesem und dem Anschlusselement wieder so viel Spiel gegeben, dass in dem Fall, dass das Anschlusselement einer Belastung aus dessen Endstellung heraus ausgesetzt wird, die dabei auftretenden Kräfte zunächst über die Erstverriegelung aufgenommen werden.If the secondary locking element is then moved further into its final securing position, there is again so much play between it and the connecting element that, in the event that the connecting element is subjected to a load from its end position, the forces occurring will initially be absorbed by the initial locking ,

Bei einer bevorzugten praktischen Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen elektrischen Steckverbinders besitzt das Zweitverriegelungselement ein mit einem Vorsprung versehenes Ende, wobei das Anschlusselement über den Vorsprung in seine Endposition bewegbar ist.In a preferred practical embodiment of the electrical connector according to the invention, the secondary locking element has an end provided with a projection, wherein the connecting element is movable over the projection in its end position.

Vorteilhafterweise ist das den Vorsprung aufweisende Ende des Zweitverriegelungselements mit einer Schräge versehen, die in den Vorsprung übergeht.Advantageously, the projection having end of the second locking element is provided with a slope which merges into the projection.

Vorteilhafterweise ist der Vorsprung bei seine Sicherungsposition einnehmendem Zweitverriegelungselement wieder außer Eingriff mit dem Anschlusselement.Advantageously, the projection in its securing position engaging second locking element is again out of engagement with the connection element.

Durch den Vorsprung ist also sichergestellt, dass das Anschlusselement gegebenenfalls in seine Endposition bewegt wird. Nachdem der Vorsprung spätestens bei seine Sicherungsposition einnehmendem Zweitverriegelungselement wieder außer Eingriff mit dem Anschlusselement ist, ist sichergestellt, dass anschließend zwischen dem Zweitverriegelungselement und dem Anschlusselement wieder so viel Spiel gegeben ist, dass die Kräfte, die bei einer Belastung des Anschlusselements aus dessen Endstellung heraus auftreten, zunächst über die Erstverriegelung aufgenommen werden.By the projection is thus ensured that the connection element is optionally moved to its final position. After the projection is at the latest at its securing position einnehmendem second locking element again out of engagement with the connection element, it is ensured that then between the second locking element and the connection element is given so much back play that the forces that occur at a load of the connection element from its end position , first to be recorded on the first interlock.

Bei einer zweckmäßigen praktischen Ausführungsform ist das Zweitverriegelungselement schieberartig ausgeführt. Dabei ist das Zweitverriegelungselement vorteilhafterweise in einer Richtung verschiebbar, die zu der Richtung, in der das Anschlusselement in seine Endposition bewegbar ist, zumindest im Wesentlichen senkrecht ist.In a practical practical embodiment, the secondary locking element is designed like a slide. In this case, the second locking element is advantageously displaceable in a direction which is at least substantially perpendicular to the direction in which the connecting element is movable to its end position.

Das Zweitverriegelungselement kann einem oder mehreren Anschlusselementen zugeordnet sein.The second locking element may be associated with one or more connection elements.

Bei einer bevorzugten praktischen Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen elektrischen Steckverbinders mit einem mehreren Anschlusselementen zugeordneten Zweitverriegelungselement sind die Anschlusselemente während des Überführens des Zweitverriegelungselements in die Sicherungsposition gegebenenfalls nacheinander durch das Zweitverriegelungselement in ihre Endposition bewegbar.In a preferred practical embodiment of the electrical connector according to the invention with a plurality of connecting elements associated second locking element, the connecting elements during the transfer of the secondary locking element in the securing position, if necessary, successively movable by the secondary locking element into its final position.

Bevorzugt ist in diesem Fall bei seine endgültige Sicherungsposition einnehmendem Zweitverriegelungselement zwischen diesem und sämtlichen Anschlusselementen wieder so viel Spiel gegeben, dass die Kräfte, die bei einer Belastung eines jeweiligen Anschlusselements aus dessen Endstellung heraus auftreten, zunächst über die betreffende Erstverriegelung aufgenommen werden.Preference is given in this case in his final securing position einnehmendem second locking element between this and all connection elements again so much game given that the forces at a load of each terminal from the end position first be recorded on the relevant first interlock.

Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform des erimdungsgemäßen elektrischen Steckverbinders bilden mehrere Zweitverriegelungselemente eine kammartige Zweitverriegelung, wobei jedes Zweitverriegelungselement jeweils wenigstens einem Anschlusselement zugeordnet ist.In a further advantageous embodiment of the electrical connector according to the invention, a plurality of secondary locking elements form a comb-like secondary locking, wherein each secondary locking element is assigned in each case at least one connecting element.

Bevorzugt sind hierbei mehrere Reihen von Anschlusselementen vorgesehen, wobei die Zweitverriegelungselemente der kammartigen Zweitverriegelung jeweils einer Anschlusselementreihe zugeordnet sind.In this case, a plurality of rows of connecting elements are preferably provided, wherein the second locking elements of the comb-like secondary locking are each assigned to a row of connecting elements.

Bei einer weiteren zweckmäßigen praktischen Ausführungsform ist das Zweitverriegelungselement an einem mit dem Gehäuse verbundenen Schwenkarm vorgesehen. In diesem Fall ist das betreffende Ende des Zweitverriegelungselements zweckmäßigerweise lediglich mit dem Vorsprung versehen. Die Schräge ist hier also nicht erforderlich.In a further expedient practical embodiment, the secondary locking element is provided on a pivot arm connected to the housing. In this case, the relevant end of the secondary locking element is expediently provided with only the projection. The slope is not required here.

Vorteilhafterweise umfasst die Erstverriegelung am Anschlusselement vorgesehene Rastmittel, die mit dem Gehäuse zugeordneten Gegenrastmitteln zusammenwirken. Dabei können die dem Anschlusselement zugeordneten Rastmittel vorteilhafterweise wenigstens eine Rastlasche oder -arm umfassen, die mit einer dem Gehäuse zugeordneten Rastschulter zusammenwirkt. Bevorzugt umfassen die dem Anschlusselement zugeordneten Rastmittel wenigstens zwei aufeinander gegenüberliegenden Seiten des Anschlusselements vorgesehene Rastlaschen.Advantageously, the first locking means provided on the connection element locking means, which cooperate with the housing associated counter-locking means. In this case, the latching means associated with the connection element may advantageously comprise at least one latching tab or arm, which cooperates with a latching shoulder assigned to the housing. The latching means associated with the connection element preferably comprise at least two latching lugs provided on opposite sides of the connection element.

Die Rastlaschen oder -arme können beispielsweise aus Metall bestehen.The locking tabs or arms may for example consist of metal.

Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnung näher erläutert; in dieser zeigen:

Figur 1
eine schematische geschnittene Teildarstellung einer ersten beispielhaften Ausführungsform eines elektrischen Steckverbinders,
Figur 2
eine schematische perspektivische Darstellung einer weiteren beispielhaften Ausführungsform eines elektrischen Steckverbinders in einem Zustand, in dem die Zweitverriegelung noch nicht aktiviert ist,
Figur 3
eine schematische perspektivische Darstellung des elektrischen Steckverbinders gemäß Figur 2 nach erfolgter Aktivierung der Zweitverriegelung,
Figur 4
eine schematische perspektivische Schnittdarstellung des elektrischen Steckverbinders gemäß Figur 2 in dem Zustand, in dem die Zweitverriegelung noch nicht aktiviert ist,
Figur 5
eine schematische perspektivische Schnittdarstellung des elektrischen Steckverbinders gemäß Figur 2 in dem der Figur 3 entsprechenden Zustand nach erfolgter Aktivierung der Zweitverriegelung,
Figur 6
eine schematische perspektivische Darstellung einer weiteren beispielhaften Ausführungsform eines elektrischen Steckverbinders in einem Zustand, in dem die Zweitverriegelung noch nicht aktiviert ist,
Figur 7
eine schematische perspektivische Darstellung des elektrischen Steckverbinders gemäß Figur 6 nach erfolgter Aktivierung der Zweitverriegelung,
Figur 8
eine schematische perspektivische Schnittdarstellung des elektrischen Steckverbinders gemäß Figur 6 in einem Zustand, in dem die Zweitverriegelung noch nicht aktiviert ist,
Figur 9
eine schematische perspektivische Schnittdarstellung des elektrischen Steckverbinders gemäß Figur 6 in dem der Figur 7 entsprechenden Zustand nach erfolgter Aktivierung der Zweitverriegelung und
Figur 10
eine schematische auseinandergezogene Darstellung einer weiteren beispielhaften Ausführungsform eines elektrischen Steckverbinders mit einer mehrere Zweitverriegelungselemente umfassenden kammartigen Zweitverriegelung.
The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments with reference to the drawing; in this show:
FIG. 1
1 is a schematic partial sectional view of a first exemplary embodiment of an electrical connector,
FIG. 2
a schematic perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of an electrical connector in a state in which the secondary lock is not activated,
FIG. 3
a schematic perspective view of the electrical connector according to Figure 2 after activation of the secondary locking,
FIG. 4
a schematic perspective sectional view of the electrical connector according to Figure 2 in the state in which the secondary locking is not activated,
FIG. 5
2 shows a schematic perspective sectional view of the electrical connector according to FIG. 2 in the state corresponding to FIG. 3 after activation of the secondary locking,
FIG. 6
a schematic perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of an electrical connector in a state in which the secondary lock is not activated,
FIG. 7
a schematic perspective view of the electrical connector according to Figure 6 after activation of the secondary locking,
FIG. 8
6 is a schematic perspective sectional view of the electrical connector according to FIG. 6 in a state in which the secondary locking has not yet been activated,
FIG. 9
a schematic perspective sectional view of the electrical connector according to Figure 6 in the state corresponding to Figure 7 after activation of the secondary locking and
FIG. 10
a schematic exploded view of another exemplary embodiment of an electrical connector with a plurality of secondary locking elements comprehensive comb-like secondary locking.

Fig. 1 zeigt in einer schematischen geschnittenen Teildarstellung eine erste beispielhafte Ausführungsform eines elektrischen Steckverbinders 10.1 shows a schematic partial sectional view of a first exemplary embodiment of an electrical connector 10.

Der elektrische Steckverbinder 10 besitzt ein Gehäuse 12, in das wenigstens ein elektrisches Anschlusselement 14 eingesetzt werden kann. In der Figur 1 sind beispielsweise zwei solche elektrische Anschlusselemente 14 zu erkennen.The electrical connector 10 has a housing 12 into which at least one electrical connection element 14 can be inserted. In the figure 1, for example, two such electrical connection elements 14 can be seen.

Dabei sind die elektrischen Anschlusselemente 14 jeweils in eine Kammer 16 einsetzbar, in der sie in einer in der rechten Hälfte der Figur 1 wiedergegebenen Endposition über eine Erstverriegelung 18 verriegelbar sind.In this case, the electrical connection elements 14 can each be inserted into a chamber 16, in which they can be locked in a reproduced in the right half of Figure 1 end position via a first latch 18.

Überdies umfasst der elektrische Steckverbinder 10 wenigstens ein Zweitverriegelungselement 20, das zur weiteren Sicherung der ihre Endposition einnehmenden Anschlusselemente 14 in eine Sicherungsposition (vgl. zum Beispiel auch Fig. 5) bewegbar ist.Moreover, the electrical connector 10 comprises at least one second locking element 20, which is movable into a securing position (cf., for example, also FIG. 5) for further securing of the terminal elements 14 occupying their end position.

Während des Überführens des Zweitverriegelungselements 20 in die Sicherungsposition wird ein jeweiliges Anschlusselement 14 in dem Fall, dass es noch nicht seine Endposition einnimmt (vgl. die linke Hälfte der Fig. 1), durch das Zweitverriegelungselement 20 in seine Endposition bewegt.During the transfer of the second locking element 20 into the securing position, a respective connecting element 14 is moved by the second locking element 20 into its end position in the event that it is not yet in its final position (see the left half of FIG.

Spätestens dann, wenn das Zweitverriegelungselement 20 seine endgültige Sicherungsposition (vgl. zum Beispiel auch Fig. 5) eingenommen hat, ist zwischen diesem Zweitverriegelungselement 20 und einem jeweiligen Anschlusselement 14 wieder so viel Spiel gegeben, dass die Kräfte, die bei einer Belastung eines jeweiligen Anschlusselements 14 aus dessen Endstellung heraus auftreten, zunächst über die Erstverriegelung 18 aufgenommen werden.At the latest when the second locking element 20 has assumed its final securing position (cf., for example, also FIG. 5), there is again so much play between this secondary locking element 20 and a respective connecting element 14 that the forces acting on a respective connecting element 14 occur from the end position, are first recorded on the first latch 18.

Wie anhand der Fig. 1 zu erkennen ist, besitzt das Zweitverriegelungselement 20 ein mit einer Schräge 22 versehenes Ende 24, über die das Anschlusselement 14 in Richtung seiner Endposition bewegbar ist.As can be seen with reference to FIG. 1, the second locking element 20 has a bevel 22 provided with an end 24, via which the connection element 14 is movable in the direction of its end position.

Die an dem betreffenden Ende 24 des Zweitverriegelungselements 20 vorgesehene Schräge 22 geht in einen Vorsprung 26 des Zweitverriegelungselements 20 über, durch den das jeweilige Anschlusselement 18 schließlich bis in die Endposition gedrückt wird.The provided at the respective end 24 of the secondary locking element 20 bevel 22 goes into a projection 26 of the secondary locking element 20, through which the respective connection element 18 is finally pressed to the end position.

Wird das Zweitverriegelungselement 20 weiter in Richtung seiner endgültigen Sicherungsposition (vgl. zum Beispiel auch Figur 5) nach links bewegt, so wird der Vorsprung 26 wieder außer Eingriff mit dem Anschlusselement 14 gebracht. Spätestens dann wenn das Zweitverriegelungselement 20 seine endgültige Sicherungsposition einnimmt, ist der Vorsprung 26 also wieder außer Eingriff mit dem Anschlusselement 14.If the second locking element 20 is moved further to the left in the direction of its final securing position (cf., for example, also FIG. 5), then the projection 26 is brought out of engagement with the connecting element 14 again. At the latest when the second locking element 20 assumes its final securing position, the projection 26 is therefore again out of engagement with the connecting element 14.

Im vorliegenden Fall ist das Zweitverriegelungselement 20 beispielsweise schieberartig ausgeführt. Dabei ist es in einer Richtung verschiebbar, die zu der Richtung, in der das Anschlusselement 14 in seine Endposition bewegbar ist, zumindest im Wesentlichen senkrecht ist.In the present case, the second locking element 20 is designed, for example, slide-like. It is displaceable in one direction, which is at least substantially perpendicular to the direction in which the connecting element 14 is movable to its end position.

Das Zweitverriegelungselement 20 kann einem, oder, wie im vorliegenden Fall, mehreren Anschlusselementen 14 zugeordnet sein. Ist das Zweitverriegelungselement 20 mehreren Anschlusselementen 40 zugeordnet, so sind die Anschlusselemente 14 während des Überführens des Zweitverriegelungselements 20 in die Sicherungsposition gegebenenfalls nacheinander durch das Zweitverriegelungselement 20 in ihre Endposition bewegbar.The second locking element 20 may be associated with one or, as in the present case, a plurality of connecting elements 14. If the secondary locking element 20 is assigned to a plurality of connecting elements 40, then the connecting elements 14 during the transfer of the secondary locking element 20 into the securing position, if appropriate, can be moved sequentially by the secondary locking element 20 into its end position.

In der Darstellung gemäß Fig. 1 nimmt das rechte Anschlusselement 14 bereits seine untere Endstellung ein, in der es über die Erstverriegelung 18 verriegelt ist. Dieses Anschlusselement 14 wurde zuvor von oben nach unten in die Endposition bewegt, woraufhin die Erstverriegelung 18 zur Verriegelung dieses Anschlusselements 14 in der Kammer 16 wirksam werden konnte. Wird das hier beispielsweise schieberartige Zweitverriegelungselement 20 nunmehr weiter nach links in Richtung seiner endgültigen Sicherungsposition verschoben, so wird auch das in der Figur 1 linke Anschlusselement 14 nach unten in seine Endstellung bewegt, in der dann auch wieder die Erstverriegelung 18 wirksam wird, um auch dieses Anschlusselement 14 in der zugeordneten Kammer 16 zu verriegeln. Auch dieses linke Anschlusselement 14 wird wieder durch den Vorsprung 26 des Zweitverriegelungselements 20 in seine Endstellung gedrückt. Bei einem weiteren Verschieben des Zweitverriegelungselements 20 nach links wird der Vorsprung 26 auch über dieses zweite Anschlusselement 14 hinwegbewegt, so dass anschließend wieder hinreichend Spiel zwischen dem Zweitverriegelungselement 20 und dem Anschlusselement 14 gegeben ist. Spätestens dann, wenn das Zweitverriegelungselement 20 seine endgültige Sicherungsposition einnimmt, ist zwischen diesem und sämtlichen zugeordneten Anschlusselementen 14 wieder so viel Spiel gegeben, dass die Kräfte, die bei einer Belastung eines jeweiligen Anschlusselements 14 aus dessen Endstellung heraus auftreten, zunächst über die betreffende Erstverriegelung 18 aufgenommen werden.In the illustration according to FIG. 1, the right-hand connection element 14 already assumes its lower end position, in which it is locked via the first locking device 18. This connection element 14 was previously moved from top to bottom in the end position, after which the first lock 18 could be effective for locking this connection element 14 in the chamber 16. If this example, slider-like secondary locking element 20 now continues to the left in the direction of its final Shifted securing position, so the left in Figure 1 connection element 14 is moved down to its end position in which then again the first latch 18 is effective to lock this connection element 14 in the associated chamber 16. This left connection element 14 is again pressed by the projection 26 of the second locking element 20 in its end position. In a further displacement of the second locking element 20 to the left of the projection 26 is also moved away over this second connection element 14, so that then again sufficient clearance between the secondary locking element 20 and the connection element 14 is given. At the latest when the second locking element 20 assumes its final securing position, there is again so much play between it and all associated connecting elements 14 that the forces which occur when the respective connecting element 14 is loaded from its end position, initially via the relevant first locking device 18 be recorded.

Die Erstverriegelung 18 umfasst am Anschlusselement 14 vorgesehene Rastmittel 27, die mit dem Gehäuse 10 oder der jeweiligen Kammer 16 zugeordneten Gegenrastmitteln 28 zusammenwirken. Im vorliegenden Fall umfassen die dem Anschlusselement 14 zugeordneten Rastmittel 27 wenigstens zwei aufeinander gegenüberliegenden Seiten des Anschlusselements 14 vorgesehene Rastlaschen oder -arme, die mit dem Gehäuse 10 bzw. der Kammer 16 zugeordneten Rastschultern 28 zusammenwirken. Bei diesen Rastschultern 28 handelt es sich also um die dem Gehäuse 10 bzw. der Kammer 18 zugeordneten Gegenrastmittel.The first latch 18 comprises latching means 27 provided on the connection element 14, which interact with the housing 10 or the respective chamber 16 associated counter-latching means 28. In the present case, the latching means 27 assigned to the connection element 14 comprise latching lugs or arms provided on at least two mutually opposite sides of the connection element 14, which latching shoulders interact with the housing 10 or the chamber 16. These latching shoulders 28 are thus the counter-latching means assigned to the housing 10 or the chamber 18.

Die im vorliegenden Fall beispielsweise einem jeweiligen elektrischen Anschlusselement 14 zugeordneten Rastlaschen bzw. -arme 27 können beispielsweise aus Metall bestehen.The latching straps or arms 27 assigned in the present case, for example, to a respective electrical connection element 14 may be made of metal, for example.

In der Figur 1 sind überdies den elektrischen Anschlusselementen 14 zugeordnete Kontaktfederarme 30 zu erkennen.In FIG. 1, moreover, contact spring arms 30 associated with the electrical connection elements 14 can be seen.

Figur 2 zeigt in schematischer perspektivischer Darstellung eine weitere beispielhafte Ausführungsform eines elektrischen Steckverbinders 10, bei dem es sich um einen Zweiwege-Steckverbinder handelt. Das jeweilige Zweitverriegelungselement 20 ist auch im vorliegenden Fall wieder schieberartig ausgeführt. Es ist am betreffenden Ende auch wieder mit einer entsprechenden Schräge 22 und einem entsprechenden Vorsprung 26 versehen, in den die Schräge 22 übergeht (vgl. beispielsweise die Figuren 4 und 5).Figure 2 shows a schematic perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of an electrical connector 10, which is a two-way connector. The respective secondary locking element 20 is again designed like a slide in the present case. It is at the relevant end again provided with a corresponding slope 22 and a corresponding projection 26, in which the slope 22 passes (see, for example, Figures 4 and 5).

Die Figur 2 zeigt den betreffenden elektrischen Steckverbinder 10 in einem Zustand, in dem die Zweitverriegelung, die hier beispielsweise zwei Verriegelungselemente 20 umfassen oder auch als Einheit ausgeführt und gleichzeitig mit beiden Anschlusselementen 14 zusammenwirken kann, noch nicht aktiviert ist.FIG. 2 shows the relevant electrical connector 10 in a state in which the secondary locking mechanism, which here for example comprises two locking elements 20 or can also be configured as a unit and at the same time interact with both connection elements 14, has not yet been activated.

Figur 3 zeigt in schematischer perspektivischer Darstellung den elektrischen Steckverbinder 10 gemäß Figur 2 nach erfolgter Aktivierung der Zweitverriegelung.Figure 3 shows a schematic perspective view of the electrical connector 10 according to Figure 2 after activation of the secondary locking.

In Figur 4 ist in schematischer perspektivischer Schnittdarstellung der elektrische Steckverbinder 10 gemäß Figur 2 nochmals in dem Zustand gezeigt, in dem die Zweitverriegelung noch nicht aktiviert ist.FIG. 4 shows, in a schematic perspective sectional illustration, the electrical connector 10 according to FIG. 2 again in the state in which the secondary locking has not yet been activated.

Dagegen zeigt Figur 5 in schematischer perspektivischer Schnittdarstellung den elektrischen Steckverbinder 10 gemäß Figur 2 in dem der Figur 3 entsprechenden Zustand nach erfolgter Aktivierung der das bzw. die Zweitverriegelungselemente 20 umfassenden Zweitverriegelung.In contrast, Figure 5 shows a schematic perspective sectional view of the electrical connector 10 according to Figure 2 in the figure 3 corresponding state after the activation of the secondary locking elements 20 comprehensive second locking.

In den Figuren 2 bis 5 sind auch wieder in dem Gehäuse 12 vorgesehenen Kammern 16 zu erkennen, in die die elektrischen Anschlusselemente 14 einsetzbar sind.FIGS. 2 to 5 also show chambers 16 again provided in the housing 12, into which the electrical connection elements 14 can be inserted.

Die Funktionsweise der Erstverriegelung sowie der Zweitverriegelung entspricht im Wesentlichen wieder der der Ausführung gemäß Figur 1.The mode of operation of the first locking and the secondary locking essentially corresponds again to that of the embodiment according to FIG. 1.

Figur 6 zeigt in schematischer perspektivischer Darstellung eine weitere beispielhafte Ausführungsform eines elektrischen Steckverbinders 10, bei dem es sich beispielsweise wieder um einen Zweiwege-Steckverbinder handelt.Figure 6 shows a schematic perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of an electrical connector 10, which is again, for example, a two-way connector.

Im vorliegenden Fall ist das Zweitverriegelungselement 20 jedoch an einem mit dem Gehäuse 12 verbundenen Schwenkarm 32 vorgesehen. Das Zweitverriegelungselement 20 wird hier also über den Schwenkarm 22 in seine Sicherungsposition verschwenkt. Dabei ist das Zweitverriegelungselement 20 im vorliegenden zwei nebeneinanderliegenden elektrischen Anschlusselementen 14 zugeordnet.In the present case, however, the secondary locking element 20 is provided on a pivot arm 32 connected to the housing 12. The second locking element 20 is thus pivoted here via the pivot arm 22 in its safety position. In this case, the secondary locking element 20 is assigned in the present two adjacent electrical connection elements 14.

Das Zweitverriegelungselement 20 ist wieder mit einem Vorsprung 34 versehen, durch den die elektrischen Anschlusselemente 14 (vgl. Figur 8) während des Überführens des Zweitverriegelungselements 20 in die Sicherungsposition, das heißt also hier während des Verschwenkens des Schwenkarms 32, in die Endposition bewegt werden. Spätestens dann, wenn das Zweitverriegelungselement 20 in seine Sicherungsposition verschwenkt ist, ist der Vorsprung 34 wieder außer Eingriff mit den elektrischen Anschlusselementen 14, so dass zwischen dem Zweitverriegelungselement 20 und den Anschlusselementen 14 wieder so viel Spiel gegeben ist, dass die Kräfte, die bei einer Belastung der Anschlusselemente 14 aus der Endstellung heraus auftreten, zunächst über die Erstverriegelungen aufgenommen werden.The second locking element 20 is again provided with a projection 34, by means of which the electrical connection elements 14 (see FIG. 8) are moved into the end position during the transfer of the second locking element 20 into the securing position, that is to say here during the pivoting of the pivot arm 32. At the latest when the second locking element 20 is pivoted into its securing position, the projection 34 is again out of engagement with the electrical connection elements 14, so that between the second locking element 20 and the connecting elements 14 is again given so much game that the forces that occur at a load of the connection elements 14 from the end position out, are initially taken on the Erstverriegelungen.

Wie insbesondere anhand der Figur 6 zu erkennen ist, ist im vorliegenden Fall das bestehende Ende 24 des Zweitverriegelungselements 20 lediglich mit dem Vorsprung 34 versehen. Eine Schräge fehlt her also.As can be seen in particular with reference to FIG. 6, in the present case the existing end 24 of the secondary locking element 20 is merely provided with the projection 34. A bevel is missing here so.

Figur zeigt 7 zeigt in schematischer perspektivischer Darstellung den elektrischen Steckverbinder 10 gemäß Figur 6 nach erfolgter Aktivierung der das Zweitverriegelungselement 20 umfassenden Zweitverriegelung.7 shows a schematic perspective view of the electrical connector 10 according to FIG. 6 after activation of the secondary locking element 20 comprising the secondary locking element 20.

Figur 8 zeigt den elektrischen Steckverbinder 10 gemäß Figur 6 in schematischer perspektivischer Schnittdarstellung nochmals in einem Zustand, in dem die das Zweitverriegelungselement 20 umfassende Zweitverriegelung noch nicht aktiviert ist.Figure 8 shows the electrical connector 10 according to Figure 6 in a schematic perspective sectional view again in a state in which the secondary locking element 20 comprehensive second locking is not activated.

Figur 9 zeigt eine schematische perspektivische Schnittdarstellung des elektrischen Steckverbinders 10 gemäß Figur 6 in dem der Figur 7 entsprechenden Zustand nach erfolgter Aktivierung der Zweitverriegelung.FIG. 9 shows a schematic perspective sectional view of the electrical connector 10 according to FIG. 6 in the state corresponding to FIG. 7 after the secondary locking has been activated.

In den Figuren 6 bis 9 sind wieder die im Gehäuse 12 vorgesehenen Kammern 16 zu erkennen, in die die elektrischen Anschlusselemente 14 einsetzbar sind.FIGS. 6 to 9 again show the chambers 16 provided in the housing 12, into which the electrical connection elements 14 can be inserted.

Figur 10 zeigt in schematischer auseinandergezogener Darstellung eine weitere beispielhafte Ausführungsform eines elektrischen Steckverbinders 10 mit einer mehrere Zweitverriegelungselemente 20 umfassenden kammartigen Zweitverriegelung.FIG. 10 shows, in a diagrammatic exploded view, another exemplary embodiment of an electrical connector 10 with a comb-like secondary lock comprising a plurality of secondary locking elements 20.

Im vorliegenden Fall umfasst die kammartige Zweitverriegelung z.B. vier solche Zweitverriegelungselemente 20.In the present case, the comb-like secondary lock comprises e.g. four such secondary locking elements 20th

Wie insbesondere anhand der vergrößerten Darstellung im oberen linken Teil der Figur 10 zu erkennen ist, umfassen die Zweitverriegelungselemente 20 am freien Ende 24 jeweils wieder eine Schräge 22 sowie einen Vorsprung 26, in den die Schräge 22 übergeht und durch den die jeweiligen Anschlusselemente 14 bis in die Endposition bewegt werden.As can be seen in particular from the enlarged illustration in the upper left part of FIG. 10, the secondary locking elements 20 each comprise a bevel 22 and a projection 26 at the free end 24, into which the bevel 22 passes and through which the respective connecting elements 14 extend into the end position to be moved.

Im vorliegenden Fall sind mehrere Reihen von Anschlusselementen vorgesehen, wobei die vorzugsweise wieder schieberartigen Zweitverriegelungselemente 20 jeweils einer Anschlusselementreihe zugeordnet sind.In the present case, a plurality of rows of connecting elements are provided, wherein the preferably again slide-like secondary locking elements 20 are each assigned to a row of connecting elements.

In der Figur 10 sind auch wieder die im Gehäuse 12 vorgesehenen Kammern 16 zu erkennen, in die die elektrischen Anschlusselemente einsetzbar sind. Im rechten unteren Teil der Figur 10 ist der elektrische Steckverbinder 10 nochmals in zusammengesetzter Form wiedergegeben.FIG. 10 also shows the chambers 16 provided in the housing 12, into which the electrical connection elements can be inserted. In the lower right part of Figure 10, the electrical connector 10 is shown again in an assembled form.

Die Funktionsweise der Erst- und Zweitverriegelung ist zumindest im Wesentlichen wieder die gleiche wie bei der Ausführung gemäß Figur 1.The operation of the first and second locking is at least substantially the same again as in the embodiment according to FIG.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1010
elektrischer Steckverbinderelectrical connector
1212
Gehäusecasing
1414
elektrisches Anschlusselementelectrical connection element
1616
Kammerchamber
1818
Erstverriegelungprimary lock
2020
ZweitverriegelungselementSecond locking element
2222
Schrägeslope
2424
EndeThe End
2626
Vorsprunghead Start
2727
Rastmittel, Rastlasche oder -armLatching means, latching tab or arm
2828
Gegenrastmittel, RastschulterCounter-latching means, latching shoulder
3030
Kontaktfederarmcontact spring
3232
Schwenkarmswivel arm
3434
Vorsprunghead Start

Claims (16)

Elektrischer Steckverbinder (10) mit einem Gehäuse (12), wenigstes einem elektrischen Anschlusselement (14), das in einer Endposition über eine Erstverriegelung (18) in dem Gehäuse (12) verriegelbar ist, und einem Zweitverriegelungselement (20), das zur weiteren Sicherung des seine Endposition einnehmenden Anschlusselements (14) in eine Sicherungsposition bewegbaren ist,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass das Anschlusselement (14) während des Überführens des Zweitverriegelungselements (20) in die Sicherungsposition in dem Fall, dass es noch nicht seine Endposition einnimmt, durch das Zweitverriegelungselement (20) in seine Endposition bewegbar ist.An electrical connector (10) having a housing (12), at least one electrical connection element (14) which is lockable in an end position via a first latch (18) in the housing (12), and a secondary locking element (20) for further securing of the terminal element engaging its end position (14) is movable into a securing position,
characterized,
in that the connecting element (14) is movable into its end position by the second locking element (20) during the transfer of the second locking element (20) into the securing position in the event that it is not yet in its final position. Elektrischer Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass bei seine endgültige Sicherungsposition einnehmendem Zweitverriegelungselement (20) zwischen diesem und dem Anschlusselement (14) wieder soviel Spiel gegeben ist, dass die Kräfte, die bei einer Belastung des Anschlusselements (14) aus dessen Endstellung heraus auftreten, zunächst über die Erstverriegelung (18) aufgenommen werden.Electrical connector according to claim 1,
characterized,
that at its final securing position engaging second locking element (20) between this and the connecting element (14) is given so much game again that the forces that occur at a load of the connecting element (14) from its end position, first on the first latch (18) be recorded. Elektrischer Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 1 oder 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass das Zweitverriegelungselement (20) ein mit einem Vorsprung (26, 34) versehenes Ende (24) besitzt und das Anschlusselement (14) über den Vorsprung (26, 34) in seine Endposition bewegbar ist.Electrical connector according to claim 1 or 2,
characterized,
that the second locking element (20) with a projection (26, 34) has provided end (24) and the connection element (14) via the projection (26, 34) is movable to its end position. Elektrischer Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 3,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass das den Vorsprung (26) aufweisende Ende (24) des Zweitverriegelungselements (20) mit einer Schräge (22) versehen ist, die in den Vorsprung (26) übergeht.Electrical connector according to claim 3,
characterized,
in that the end (24) of the second locking element (20) having the projection (26) is provided with a bevel (22) which merges into the projection (26). Elektrischer Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 3 oder 4,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass bei seine Sicherungsposition einnehmendem Zweitverriegelungselement (20) der Vorsprung (26) wieder außer Eingriff mit dem Anschlusselement (14) ist.Electrical connector according to claim 3 or 4,
characterized,
that in its securing position engaging second locking element (20) of the projection (26) is again out of engagement with the connecting element (14). Elektrischer Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass das Zweitverriegelungselement (20) schieberartig ausgeführt ist.Electrical connector according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
in that the secondary locking element (20) is constructed in a slide-like manner. Elektrischer Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 6,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass das Zweitverriegelungselement (20) in einer Richtung verschiebbar ist, die zu der Richtung, in der das Anschlusselement (14) in seine Endposition bewegbar ist, zumindest im Wesentlichen senkrecht ist.Electrical connector according to claim 6,
characterized,
in that the secondary locking element (20) is displaceable in a direction which is at least substantially perpendicular to the direction in which the connecting element (14) is movable to its end position. Elektrischer Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass das Zweitverriegelungselement (20) mehreren Anschlusselementen (14) zugeordnet ist.Electrical connector according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
in that the second locking element (20) is associated with a plurality of connecting elements (14). Elektrischer Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 8,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Anschlusselemente (14) während des Überführens des Zweitverriegelungselements (20) in die Sicherungsposition gegebenenfalls nacheinander durch das Zweitverriegelungselement (20) in ihre Endposition bewegbar sind.Electrical connector according to claim 8,
characterized,
that the connection elements (14) during the transfer of the secondary locking element (20) in the securing position, if appropriate, successively by the second locking element (20) are movable to its final position. Elektrischer Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 8 oder 9,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass bei seine endgültige Sicherungsposition einnehmendem Zweitverriegelungselement (20) zwischen diesem und sämtlichen Anschlusselementen (14) wieder soviel Spiel gegeben ist, dass die Kräfte, die bei einer Belastung eines jeweiligen Anschlusselements (14) aus dessen Endstellung heraus auftreten, zunächst über die betreffende Erstverriegelung (18) aufgenommen werden.Electrical connector according to claim 8 or 9,
characterized,
that at its final securing position einnehmendem second locking element (20) between this and all connection elements (14) is given so much back play that the forces that occur at a load of a respective connection element (14) from its end position, first on the relevant initial lock ( 18). Elektrischer Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass mehrere Zweitverriegelungselemente (20) eine kammartige Zweitverriegelung bilden und jedes Zweitverriegelungselement (20) jeweils wenigstens einem Anschlusselement (14) zugeordnet ist.Electrical connector according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
in that a plurality of secondary locking elements (20) form a comb-like secondary lock and each secondary locking element (20) is associated with at least one connecting element (14). Elektrischer Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 11,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass mehrere Reihen von Anschlusselementen (14) vorgesehen und die Zweitverriegelungselemente (20) der kammartige Zweitverriegelung jeweils einer Anschlusselementreihe zugeordnet sind.Electrical connector according to claim 11,
characterized,
that several rows of connecting elements (14) and provided the second locking elements (20) of the comb-like secondary locking are each associated with a connecting element row. Elektrischer Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass das Zweitverriegelungselement (20) an einem mit dem Gehäuse (12) verbundenen Schwenkarm (32) vorgesehen ist.Electrical connector according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that the second locking element (20) connected at one to the casing (12) pivoting arm (32) is provided. Elektrischer Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Erstverriegelung (18) am Anschlusselement (14) vorgesehene Rastmittel (27) umfasst, die mit dem Gehäuse (10) zugeordneten Gegenrastmitteln (28) zusammenwirken.Electrical connector according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
in that the first locking means (18) comprise locking means (27) provided on the connecting element (14), which interact with counter-locking means (28) associated with the housing (10). Elektrischer Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 14,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die dem Anschlusselement (14) zugeordneten Rastmittel wenigstens eine Rastlasche (27) umfassen, die mit einer dem Gehäuse (10) zugeordneten Rastschulter (28) zusammenwirkt.Electrical connector according to claim 14,
characterized,
that the associated connecting element (14) locking means comprise at least one latching tab (27) which cooperates with an associated housing (10) latching shoulder (28). Elektrischer Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 15,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die dem Anschlusselement (14) zugeordneten Rastmittel wenigstens zwei auf einander gegenüberliegenden Seiten des Anschlusselements (14) vorgesehene Rastlaschen (27) umfassen.Electrical connector according to claim 15,
characterized,
include that the connecting element (14) associated with the locking means at least two on opposite sides of the connecting element provided (14) locking tabs (27).
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