EP3981046B1 - Modular circuit board plug connector - Google Patents

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EP3981046B1
EP3981046B1 EP20732722.2A EP20732722A EP3981046B1 EP 3981046 B1 EP3981046 B1 EP 3981046B1 EP 20732722 A EP20732722 A EP 20732722A EP 3981046 B1 EP3981046 B1 EP 3981046B1
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    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
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    • H01R13/512—Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by screw or screws
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    • 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
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    • 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
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    • 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
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    • H01R25/00—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
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    • H01R27/00—Coupling parts adapted for co-operation with two or more dissimilar counterparts
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  • the invention is based on a modular printed circuit board connector according to the preamble of independent claim 1.
  • Such connectors are designed to establish a power and/or data connection to a circuit board.
  • Circuit board connectors are plugged into connectors arranged on a circuit board.
  • German Patent and Trademark Office has searched the following prior art in the priority application for this application: EN 10 2017 119 287 A1 , DE 296 03 740 U1 , DE 698 12 262 T2 , US 4,753,613 A , US 5,924,898 A and EP 1 353 412 B1 .
  • the US 7,762,846 B1 shows a connector assembly comprising a housing having a front and a back and openings in an outer periphery of the housing. Contact modules are received into the housing through the back.
  • the US6,004,163A shows an industrial connector that has a frame that carries contact modules.
  • the EN 10 2017 119 287 A1 shows a modular connector for mounting on a circuit board, whereby the connector can be assembled from several individual connector modules.
  • the US 2014/0273585 A1 shows an electrical connector with an electrically conductive housing to prevent electromagnetic interference.
  • the connector modules are essentially cuboid-shaped.
  • the connector modules have a plug-in side that is directed towards the mating connector.
  • the connection side of the connector modules is arranged opposite.
  • the individual conductors of a connected cable are connected to the contact elements of the connector modules.
  • the connector modules each have at least one groove on two opposite surfaces. The groove or grooves are each arranged on a surface that is aligned perpendicular to the plug-in side.
  • the housing parts each have a continuous and/or segmented web on the plug-in side. If the housing parts are manufactured using an injection molding process, such a web can be included directly in the manufacturing process.
  • the circuit board connector has fixing arms on its narrow sides. With these fixing arms, the circuit board connector can be reversibly fixed to a mating connector arranged on a circuit board so that the plug connection cannot be accidentally disconnected.
  • the printed circuit board connector 1 On the plug-in side, the printed circuit board connector 1 has guide webs 14 pointing in the plug-in direction. This ensures that the printed circuit board connector 1 is precisely aligned with the mating connector during the plugging process.

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Description

Die Erfindung geht aus von einem modularen Leiterkartensteckverbinder nach der Gattung des unabhängigen Anspruchs 1.The invention is based on a modular printed circuit board connector according to the preamble of independent claim 1.

Derartige Steckverbinder sind dafür vorgesehen eine strom- und/oder datentechnische Verbindung zu einer Leiterkarte herzustellen. Leiterkartensteckverbinder werden mit auf einer Leiterkarte angeordneten Steckverbindern gesteckt.Such connectors are designed to establish a power and/or data connection to a circuit board. Circuit board connectors are plugged into connectors arranged on a circuit board.

Stand der TechnikState of the art

Die DE 10 2017 119 287 A1 zeigt einen modularen Steckverbinder, zur Montage auf einer Leiterkarte. Der Steckverbinder ist aus mehreren Steckverbindermodulen zusammensetzbar, wobei jedes Steckverbindermodul aus mindestens einem Gehäuse besteht. Die Steckverbindermodule weisen eine Steckseite und eine Anschlussseite auf, wobei die Anschlussseite in der Regel auf die Leiterkarte montierbar ist. Die Steckseite dient zur elektrischen Verbindung mit einem passenden Leiterkartensteckverbinder. In der Regel werden die Kontaktelemente der Steckverbindermodule mit Leiterbahnen einer Leiterkarte verlötet. Die modulare Bauweise des Steckverbinders ermöglicht eine günstige Herstellung bei vergleichsweise kleinen Stückzahlen.The EN 10 2017 119 287 A1 shows a modular connector for mounting on a circuit board. The connector can be assembled from several connector modules, with each connector module consisting of at least one housing. The connector modules have a plug-in side and a connection side, with the connection side usually being mountable on the circuit board. The plug-in side is used for the electrical connection with a suitable circuit board connector. The contact elements of the connector modules are usually soldered to conductor tracks on a circuit board. The modular design of the connector enables cost-effective production in comparatively small quantities.

Aus der EP 1 353 412 B1 ist ein modular aufgebauter, schwerer Steckverbinder bekannt. Bei diesem sind in einem aus zwei Hälften bestehenden, aufklappbaren Halterahmen unterschiedliche, auswechselbare Steckverbindermodule einsetzbar. Der bestückte Halterahmen ist wiederum in ein metallisches Gehäuse einsetzbar. Die Modularität ist bekanntermaßen ein großer Vorteil bei einem solchen Steckverbinder. Ein derartiger Steckverbinder ist für die Kontaktierung eines auf einer Leiterkarte montierten (aufgelöteten) Steckverbinders jedoch nicht geeignet, da er zu klobig und auch zu schwer ausgeführt ist.From the EP 1 353 412 B1 is a modular, heavy connector. Different, interchangeable connector modules can be inserted into a hinged holding frame consisting of two halves. The assembled holding frame can in turn be inserted into a metal housing. Modularity is known to be a great advantage of such a connector. Such a connector is used for contacting However, it is not suitable for a connector mounted (soldered) on a circuit board because it is too bulky and too heavy.

Das Deutsche Patent- und Markenamt hat in der Prioritätsanmeldung zu vorliegender Anmeldung den folgenden Stand der Technik recherchiert: DE 10 2017 119 287 A1 , DE 296 03 740 U1 , DE 698 12 262 T2 , US 4,753,613 A , US 5,924,898 A und EP 1 353 412 B1 .The German Patent and Trademark Office has searched the following prior art in the priority application for this application: EN 10 2017 119 287 A1 , DE 296 03 740 U1 , DE 698 12 262 T2 , US 4,753,613 A , US 5,924,898 A and EP 1 353 412 B1 .

Die US 5,108,313 A zeigt einen geschirmten Steckverbinder, der aus mehreren gestapelten Modulen zusammengesetzt ist, die in einem zweiteiligen Gehäuse vereint sind.The US 5,108,313 A shows a shielded connector composed of several stacked modules combined in a two-part housing.

Die US 7,762,846 B1 zeigt eine Verbinderanordnung umfassend ein Gehäuse mit einer Vorderseite und einer Rückseite und Öffnungen in einem Außenumfang des Gehäuses. Kontaktmodule werden durch die Rückseite in das Gehäuse aufgenommen.The US 7,762,846 B1 shows a connector assembly comprising a housing having a front and a back and openings in an outer periphery of the housing. Contact modules are received into the housing through the back.

Die US 6,004,163 A zeigt einen Industriesteckverbinder, der einen Rahmen aufweist, der Kontaktmodule trägt.The US6,004,163A shows an industrial connector that has a frame that carries contact modules.

Die DE 10 2017 119 287 A1 zeigt einen Modularen Steckverbinder zur Montage auf einer Leiterplatte, wobei der Steckverbinder aus mehreren einzelnen Steckverbindermodulen zusammensetzbar ist.The EN 10 2017 119 287 A1 shows a modular connector for mounting on a circuit board, whereby the connector can be assembled from several individual connector modules.

Die US 2014/0273585 A1 zeigt einen elektrischen Verbinder mit einem elektrisch leitenden Gehäuse zur Unterbindung elektromagnetischer Interferenz.The US 2014/0273585 A1 shows an electrical connector with an electrically conductive housing to prevent electromagnetic interference.

AufgabenstellungTask

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht darin einem modularen Leiterkartensteckverbinder zu generieren, der flexibel einsetzbar ist und für eine Leiterkartensteckverbindung geeignet ist. Gleichzeitig soll der Leiterkartensteckverbinder preisgünstig herstellbar sein.The object of the invention is to generate a modular printed circuit board connector that can be used flexibly and is suitable for a printed circuit board connector. At the same time, the printed circuit board connector should be inexpensive to manufacture.

Die Aufgabe wird durch den Gegenstand der unabhängigen Ansprüche gelöst.The problem is solved by the subject matter of the independent claims.

Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen und der folgenden Beschreibung angegeben.Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims and the following description.

Offenbarung der ErfindungDisclosure of the invention

Der erfindungsgemäße modulare Leiterkartensteckverbinder besteht zumindest aus einem ersten Gehäuseteil und einem zweiten Gehäuseteil. Die Gehäuseteile sind zu einem Steckverbindergehäuse zusammenfügbar. Die Gehäuseteile können über eine Rastverbindung und/oder über eine Schraubverbindung miteinander reversibel fixiert werden.The modular circuit board connector according to the invention consists of at least a first housing part and a second housing part. The housing parts can be joined together to form a connector housing. The housing parts can be reversibly fixed to one another via a snap-in connection and/or a screw connection.

Der dieser Erfindung zu Grunde liegende Leiterkartensteckverbinder ist ein modular aufgebauter Steckverbinder. Das heißt, der Steckverbinder setzt sich aus mehreren, gleichen oder auch unterschiedlichen Steckverbindermodulen zusammen. Diese bestehen aus einem Modulgehäuse in welches ein gewünschtes Kontaktelement einsetzbar ist.The circuit board connector on which this invention is based is a modular connector. This means that the connector is made up of several identical or different connector modules. These consist of a Module housing into which a desired contact element can be inserted.

Die Art der Kontaktelemente richtet sich dabei nach dem Einsatzgebiet des Steckverbindermoduls beziehungsweise des Steckverbinders. Der Leiterkartensteckverbinder weist zumindest zwei Steckverbindermodule auf. Die Steckverbindermodule sind steckbar zu den Steckverbindermodulen der DE 10 2017 119 287 A1 aufgebaut. Dadurch entsteht ein großer Kostenvorteil.The type of contact elements depends on the application area of the connector module or the connector. The circuit board connector has at least two connector modules. The connector modules can be plugged into the connector modules of the EN 10 2017 119 287 A1 This creates a major cost advantage.

Die Steckverbindermodule werden durch die zusammengefügten bzw. miteinander fixierten Gehäuseteile steckbar im Steckverbindergehäuse gehalten. Mit steckbar ist gemeint, dass die Steckverbindermodule derart fest bzw. stabil im Steckverbindergehäuse gehalten sind, dass sie mit einem entsprechenden Gegensteckverbinder(modul) gesteckt werden können.The connector modules are held in the connector housing in a pluggable manner by the housing parts that are joined or fixed together. By pluggable we mean that the connector modules are held so firmly or stably in the connector housing that they can be plugged into a corresponding mating connector (module).

Die Steckverbindermodule sind im Wesentlichen quaderförmig ausgestaltet. Die Steckverbindermodule weisen eine Steckseite auf, die zum Gegensteckverbinder gerichtet ist. Die Anschlussseite der Steckverbindermodule ist gegenüberliegend angeordnet. Hier werden die einzelnen Leiter eines angeschlossenen Kabels an die Kontaktelemente der Steckverbindermodule angeschlossen. An zwei gegenüberliegenden Flächen weisen die Steckverbindermodule jeweils zumindest eine Nut auf. Die Nut oder die Nuten sind jeweils an einer Fläche angeordnet, die senkrecht zur Steckseite ausgerichtet ist.The connector modules are essentially cuboid-shaped. The connector modules have a plug-in side that is directed towards the mating connector. The connection side of the connector modules is arranged opposite. Here, the individual conductors of a connected cable are connected to the contact elements of the connector modules. The connector modules each have at least one groove on two opposite surfaces. The groove or grooves are each arranged on a surface that is aligned perpendicular to the plug-in side.

Vorteilhafterweise weisen die Gehäuseteile steckseitig jeweils einen durchlaufenden und/oder segmentierten Steg auf. Wenn die Gehäuseteile in einem Spritzgussprozess gefertigt werden, kann ein solcher Steg im Fertigungsprozess direkt mit vorgesehen werden.Advantageously, the housing parts each have a continuous and/or segmented web on the plug-in side. If the housing parts are manufactured using an injection molding process, such a web can be included directly in the manufacturing process.

Die oben erwähnten Nuten und Stege bilden das Verriegelungssystem für die Steckverbindermodule im Leiterkartensteckverbinder. Die Stege der Gehäuseteile greifen jeweils in die zumindest eine Nut der jeweiligen Steckverbindermodule ein. Durch die Fixierung der Gehäuseteile miteinander sind die Steckverbindermodule im Leiterkartensteckverbinder reversibel fixiert bzw. gehalten.The grooves and ridges mentioned above form the locking system for the connector modules in the PCB connector. The ridges of the Housing parts each engage in at least one groove of the respective connector modules. By fixing the housing parts together, the connector modules are reversibly fixed or held in the circuit board connector.

Vorzugsweise weist der Leiterkartensteckverbinder an seinen Schmalseiten Fixierarme auf. Mit diesen Fixierarmen kann der Leiterkartensteckverbinder an einen auf einer Leiterkarte angeordneten Gegensteckverbinder reversibel fixiert werden, so dass die Steckverbindung nicht versehentlich getrennt werden kann.Preferably, the circuit board connector has fixing arms on its narrow sides. With these fixing arms, the circuit board connector can be reversibly fixed to a mating connector arranged on a circuit board so that the plug connection cannot be accidentally disconnected.

Es ist vorteilhaft, wenn die Fixierarme steckseitig orthogonal zur Steckrichtung bewegbar sind. Die Fixierarme sind länglich ausgestaltet und erstrecken sich über die Schmalseiten des Leiterkartensteckverbinders.It is advantageous if the fixing arms can be moved orthogonally to the plug-in direction. The fixing arms are elongated and extend over the narrow sides of the circuit board connector.

Etwa mittig sind die Fixierarme am Steckverbindergehäuse bzw. am Gehäuseteil federnd angeformt bzw. gelagert. Anschlussseitig weisen die Fixierarme jeweils eine Druckplatte auf, die zueinander pressbar sind. Dabei bewegen sich die Fixierarme steckseitig auseinander, so dass der Leiterkartensteckverbinder von seinem Gegensteckverbinder getrennt werden kann. Beim Steckvorgang gleiten die Fixierarme automatisch über den Gegensteckverbinder. Aber auch beim Steckvorgang kann ein vorheriges Drücken, der oben beschriebenen Druckplatten vorteilhaft sein.The fixing arms are spring-mounted or mounted approximately in the middle of the connector housing or housing part. On the connection side, the fixing arms each have a pressure plate that can be pressed against each other. The fixing arms move apart on the plug-in side so that the circuit board connector can be separated from its mating connector. During the plugging process, the fixing arms automatically slide over the mating connector. However, it can also be advantageous to press the pressure plates described above beforehand during the plugging process.

Vorteilhafterweise sind die Fixierarme nur an einem Gehäuseteil angeformt. Das zweite Gehäuseteil kann dann ohne Fixierarme ausgeführt sein. Eine derartige Konstellation hat fertigungstechnische Vorteile.Advantageously, the fixing arms are only formed on one housing part. The second housing part can then be designed without fixing arms. Such a configuration has manufacturing advantages.

In einer besonders bevorzugten Variante der Erfindung bestehen die Gehäuseteile jeweils aus Kunststoff. Eine solche Variante ist nicht nur preisgünstig herstellbar, sondern ermöglicht gleichzeitig die Anformung der beweglichen Fixierarme beim Spritzgussherstellungsverfahren der Gehäuseteile.In a particularly preferred variant of the invention, the housing parts are each made of plastic. Such a variant is not only inexpensive to produce, but also enables the molding of the movable fixing arms during the injection molding process of the housing parts.

AusführungsbeispielExample

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

Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Leiterkartensteckverbinders,
Fig. 2
eine perspektivische Darstellung eines ersten Gehäuseteils des Leiterkartensteckverbinders,
Fig. 3
eine perspektivische Darstellung eines zweiten Gehäuseteils des Leiterkartensteckverbinders,
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eine perspektivische Darstellung eines ersten Gehäuseteils einer zweiten Ausführungsform eines Leiterkartensteckverbinders,
Fig. 5
ein vergrößerter perspektivischer Ausschnitt des ersten Gehäuseteils im Fixierbereich für die Steckverbindermodule und
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ein vergrößerter perspektivischer Ausschnitt des zweiten Gehäuseteils im Fixierbereich für die Steckverbindermodule.
An embodiment of the invention is shown in the drawings and is explained in more detail below. They show:
Fig.1
a perspective view of a printed circuit board connector according to the invention,
Fig.2
a perspective view of a first housing part of the printed circuit board connector,
Fig.3
a perspective view of a second housing part of the printed circuit board connector,
Fig.4
a perspective view of a first housing part of a second embodiment of a printed circuit board connector,
Fig.5
an enlarged perspective section of the first housing part in the fixing area for the connector modules and
Fig.6
an enlarged perspective section of the second housing part in the fixing area for the connector modules.

Die Figuren enthalten teilweise vereinfachte, schematische Darstellungen. Zum Teil werden für gleiche, aber gegebenenfalls nicht identische Elemente identische Bezugszeichen verwendet. Verschiedene Ansichten gleicher Elemente könnten unterschiedlich skaliert sein.The figures contain partly simplified, schematic representations. In some cases, identical reference symbols are used for the same, but possibly not identical, elements. Different views of the same elements may be scaled differently.

Die Figur 1 zeigt eine perspektivische Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Leiterkartensteckverbinders 1. Der Leiterkartensteckverbinder 1 weist ein erstes Gehäuseteil 2, 2' auf, welches perspektivisch in den Figuren 2 und 4 dargestellt ist. Die in den Figuren 2 und 4 gezeigten ersten Gehäuseteilen 2, 2' bilden die Grundlage für verschiedene Ausführungsformen des erfindungsgemäßen Leiterkartensteckverbinders 1. Die Ausführungsformen unterscheiden sich im Wesentlichen durch die Anzahl der darin unterbringbaren Steckverbindermodule 4, 4' und damit in ihrer Steckbreite.The Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a printed circuit board connector 1 according to the invention. The printed circuit board connector 1 has a first housing part 2, 2', which is shown in perspective in the Figures 2 and 4 The figures shown in the Figures 2 and 4 The first housing parts 2, 2' shown form the Basis for various embodiments of the printed circuit board connector 1 according to the invention. The embodiments differ essentially in the number of connector modules 4, 4' that can be accommodated therein and thus in their plug width.

Die Steckverbindermodule 4, 4' sind im Wesentlichen quaderförmig ausgestaltet. Die Steckverbindermodule 4, 4' weisen eine Steckseite S und eine Anschlussseite A auf. Mit der Steckseite S werden die Kontaktelemente 7, 7' der Steckverbindermodule 4, 4' in Steckkontakt mit Kontaktelementen eines Gegensteckverbinders (nicht zu sehen) gebracht. Auf der Anschlussseite A werden die Kontaktelemente 7, 7' jeweils mit einem Leiter eines angeschlossenen Kabels (nicht gezeigt) verbunden. Die Steckverbindermodule 5 weisen auf zwei gegenüberliegenden Seiten jeweils zwei Nuten 5, 6 auf.The connector modules 4, 4' are essentially cuboid-shaped. The connector modules 4, 4' have a plug-in side S and a connection side A. The plug-in side S is used to bring the contact elements 7, 7' of the connector modules 4, 4' into plug-in contact with contact elements of a mating connector (not shown). On the connection side A, the contact elements 7, 7' are each connected to a conductor of a connected cable (not shown). The connector modules 5 each have two grooves 5, 6 on two opposite sides.

In Figur 5 ist der Steckbereich des ersten Gehäuseteils 2, 2' ausschnittweise dargestellt. Steckseitig weist das erste Gehäuseteil 2, 2' eine Auflagefläche 8 auf, auf welcher die Steckverbindermodule 4, 4' nebeneinander platzierbar sind. Am Rand der Auflagefläche 8 ist ein segmentierter Steg 9 angeordnet. Der segmentierte Steg 9 greift in die hintere Nut 5 des Steckverbindermoduls 4, 4` ein.In Figure 5 the plug-in area of the first housing part 2, 2' is shown in detail. On the plug-in side, the first housing part 2, 2' has a support surface 8 on which the connector modules 4, 4' can be placed next to one another. A segmented web 9 is arranged on the edge of the support surface 8. The segmented web 9 engages in the rear groove 5 of the connector module 4, 4'.

In Figur 6 ist der Steckbereich des zweiten Gehäuseteils 3 ausschnittweise dargestellt. Steckseitig weist das zweite Gehäuseteil 3 eine Auflagefläche 8' auf, welche im zusammengebauten Zustand gegen die aneinandergereihten Steckverbindermodule 4, 4' gepresst ist. Der durchlaufende Steg 9' greift dabei in die vordere Nut 6 der Steckverbindermodule 4, 4' ein.In Figure 6 the plug-in area of the second housing part 3 is shown in detail. On the plug-in side, the second housing part 3 has a support surface 8' which, in the assembled state, is pressed against the lined-up connector modules 4, 4'. The continuous web 9' engages in the front groove 6 of the connector modules 4, 4'.

Der Leiterkartensteckverbinder 1 weist an seinen Schmalseiten jeweils einen Fixierarm 10 auf. Die Fixierarme 10 erstrecken sich steckseitig über das Steckverbindergehäuse hinaus und weisen dort endseitig Fixierhaken 13, zur reversiblen Befestigung an einem Gegensteckverbinder (nicht gezeigt) auf. Die Fixierarme 10 sind etwa mittig am zweiten Gehäuseteil 3 angeformt und über die Anformung federnd am Steckverbindergehäuse angebracht bzw. gelagert. Anschlussseitig weisen die Fixierarme 10 jeweils eine Druckplatte 11 auf. Die Druckplatte 11 ist gegen eine Anschlagfläche 12 pressbar. Dadurch weiten sich die Fixierarme 10 steckseitig auf und die Fixierhaken bewegen sich aus den Wirkbereich des Gegensteckverbinders (nicht gezeigt), so dass die Steckverbindung zwischen Leiterkartensteckverbinder 1 und Gegensteckverbinder gelöst werden kann.The printed circuit board connector 1 has a fixing arm 10 on each of its narrow sides. The fixing arms 10 extend beyond the connector housing on the plug side and have Fixing hooks 13 for reversible fastening to a mating connector (not shown). The fixing arms 10 are molded approximately centrally on the second housing part 3 and are attached or mounted on the connector housing in a spring-loaded manner via the molding. On the connection side, the fixing arms 10 each have a pressure plate 11. The pressure plate 11 can be pressed against a stop surface 12. As a result, the fixing arms 10 expand on the plug side and the fixing hooks move out of the effective range of the mating connector (not shown), so that the plug connection between the circuit board connector 1 and the mating connector can be released.

Steckseitig weist der Leiterkartensteckverbinder 1 in Steckrichtung weisende Führungsstege 14 auf. Dadurch wird eine passgenaue Ausrichtung des Leiterkartensteckverbinders 1 zum Gegensteckverbinder, während des Steckvorgangs, gewährleistet.On the plug-in side, the printed circuit board connector 1 has guide webs 14 pointing in the plug-in direction. This ensures that the printed circuit board connector 1 is precisely aligned with the mating connector during the plugging process.

Der Leiterkartensteckverbinder 1 kann, wie folgt, mit unterschiedlichen und/oder gleichartigen Steckverbindermodulen 4, 4' bestückt werden: Zunächst werden die Steckverbindermodule 4, 4' nacheinander und nebeneinander auf der Auflagenfläche 8 des ersten Gehäuseteils 2 aufgereiht. Dabei wird die hintere Nut 5 zunächst auf den segmentierten Steg 9 schräg aufgesetzt und anschließend das jeweilige Steckverbindermodul 4, 4' auf die Auflagefläche 8 gedrückt. Dieser Vorgang wird wiederholt bis sich die benötigte Anzahl an Steckverbindermodulen 4, 4' im ersten Gehäuseteil 2 befindet.The circuit board connector 1 can be equipped with different and/or similar connector modules 4, 4' as follows: First, the connector modules 4, 4' are lined up one after the other and next to each other on the support surface 8 of the first housing part 2. The rear groove 5 is first placed at an angle on the segmented web 9 and then the respective connector module 4, 4' is pressed onto the support surface 8. This process is repeated until the required number of connector modules 4, 4' is located in the first housing part 2.

Anschließend wird der durchlaufende Steg 9' des zweiten Gehäuseteils 3 in die vordere Nut 6 der aneinandergereihten Steckverbindermodule 4, 4' geführt. Dann wird das zweite Gehäuseteil 3 auf das erste Gehäuseteil gepresst. Die beiden Gehäuseteile 2, 3 können über Schraub- und Gewindeöffnungen 15, 16 miteinander fixiert werden, wodurch gleichzeitig auch die Steckverbindermodule 4, 4' im Leiterkartensteckverbinder 1 fixiert werden.The continuous web 9' of the second housing part 3 is then guided into the front groove 6 of the connector modules 4, 4' that are lined up next to one another. The second housing part 3 is then pressed onto the first housing part. The two housing parts 2, 3 can be fixed together using screw and threaded openings 15, 16, which simultaneously fixes the connector modules 4, 4' in the circuit board connector 1. become.

Auch wenn in den Figuren verschiedene Aspekte oder Merkmale der Erfindung jeweils in Kombination gezeigt sind, ist für den Fachmann - soweit nicht anders angegeben - ersichtlich, dass die dargestellten und diskutierten Kombinationen nicht die einzig möglichen sind. Insbesondere können einander entsprechende Einheiten oder Merkmalskomplexe aus unterschiedlichen Ausführungsbeispielen miteinander ausgetauscht werden.Even if different aspects or features of the invention are shown in combination in the figures, it is clear to the person skilled in the art - unless otherwise stated - that the combinations shown and discussed are not the only possible ones. In particular, corresponding units or feature complexes from different embodiments can be exchanged with one another.

BezugszeichenlisteList of reference symbols

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LeiterkartensteckverbinderPCB connectors
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Erstes GehäuseteilFirst housing part
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Zweites GehäuseteilSecond housing part
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SteckverbindermodulConnector module
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Hintere NutRear groove
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Vordere NutFront groove
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KontaktelementContact element
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AuflageflächeSupport surface
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Stegweb
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FixierarmeFixing arms
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Druckplatteprinting plate
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AnschlagflächeStop surface
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FixierhakenFixing hook
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FührungsstegeGuide rails
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SchrauböffnungScrew opening
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GewindeöffnungThreaded opening
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SteckseitePlug-in side
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Claims (7)

  1. Modular printed-circuit-board plug connector (1), wherein the printed-circuit-board plug connector (1) has at least one first housing part (2) and one second housing part (3) which are able to be joined together to form a plug-connector housing; and wherein the printed-circuit-board plug connector (1) has at least two different plug-connector modules (4, 4') which are held in a pluggable manner in the plug-connector housing by the joined-together housing parts (2, 3),
    characterized in that
    the plug-connector modules (4, 4') are of substantially cuboidal design and have on two oppositely situated surfaces in each case two parallel grooves, a rear groove (5) and a front groove (6),
    in that the plug-connector modules (4, 4') are able to be placed one next to the other on a plugging-side bearing surface (8) of the first housing part (2, 2'), and
    in that, on the edge of the bearing surface (8), there is arranged a segmented web (9) which engages into the rear groove (5) of the plug-connector module (4, 4').
  2. Modular printed-circuit-board plug connector according to Claim 1,
    characterized in that
    the printed-circuit-board plug connector (1) has on its narrow sides fixing arms (10) by way of which the printed-circuit-board plug connector (1) is able to be fixed reversibly to a counterpart plug connector which is arranged on a printed circuit board.
  3. Modular printed-circuit-board plug connector according to the preceding claim,
    characterized in that
    the fixing arms (10) are integrally formed on the second housing part (3).
  4. Modular printed-circuit-board plug connector according to either of the two preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the fixing arms (10) are integrally formed on the plug-connector housing so as to be movable orthogonally to the plugging direction.
  5. Modular printed-circuit-board plug connector according to one of the three preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the fixing arms (10) extend along the narrow sides of the printed-circuit-board plug connector (1).
  6. Modular printed-circuit-board plug connector according to one of the four preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the fixing arms (10) each have a pressing plate (11) on the connection side, wherein the pressing plates (11) are able to be pressed towards one another, whereby the printed-circuit-board plug connector (1) is unlocked from a counterpart plug connector and is able to be separated from the latter.
  7. Modular printed-circuit-board plug connector according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the housing parts (2, 3) each consist of plastic.
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