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EP0643454B1
EP0643454B1 EP94112249A EP94112249A EP0643454B1 EP 0643454 B1 EP0643454 B1 EP 0643454B1 EP 94112249 A EP94112249 A EP 94112249A EP 94112249 A EP94112249 A EP 94112249A EP 0643454 B1 EP0643454 B1 EP 0643454B1
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R9/00Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, e.g. terminal strips or terminal blocks; Terminals or binding posts mounted upon a base or in a case; Bases therefor
    • H01R9/22Bases, e.g. strip, block, panel
    • H01R9/24Terminal blocks
    • H01R9/2408Modular blocks
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/24Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands
    • H01R4/2416Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands the contact members having insulation-cutting edges, e.g. of tuning fork type
    • H01R4/242Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands the contact members having insulation-cutting edges, e.g. of tuning fork type the contact members being plates having a single slot
    • H01R4/2425Flat plates, e.g. multi-layered flat plates
    • H01R4/2429Flat plates, e.g. multi-layered flat plates mounted in an insulating base

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  • the invention relates to a terminal connection unit for electrical cables in the energy sector according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the stripping-free Insulation displacement connection technology for voice and Data technology is characterized by high reliability and easy handling.
  • the insulation displacement connection technology is inexpensive and fast and has in telecommunications with both massive and with twisted copper cables of various types proven.
  • the wire connector which consists of two identical housing halves exists that can be locked together.
  • the Housing halves contain and inside guide channels arranged insulation displacement contact elements.
  • the wire connector is not universal, but only for Connection of cable wires of telecommunications technology can be used.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object a terminal connection unit of the generic type develop with the in the medium voltage range medium currents a variety of different Connections guaranteed reliably and quickly can be.
  • the constructive design of the terminal connection unit ensures fast, easy and reliable Connection of 1- or 3-phase main lines Terminal equipment and household connections Terminal devices, e.g. Sockets and switches.
  • the connections made are mechanically stable, have a low contact resistance, are long-term working.
  • the connections are protected against contact. It can be done in a simple way by lining up and connecting terminal connection units a variety of continuous electrical Connections and / or branches to Be manufactured as needed.
  • Terminal connection unit consists of a Housing 1, which on its columnar part 20 in upper area two insertion openings 2, rest areas 6, a recording 23 and in the lower area has a recess 5 with a locking device 9.
  • Locking devices 14,15 arranged in the bend 22 of the housing 1 .
  • One from the bend 22 extending part 21 of the housing 1 has an opening 4 and a latching device 10 on.
  • the insertion openings 2 are used for receiving the electrical, not shown, to be connected Ladder. Are through the insertion openings 2 those for the connection of electrical conductors provided contacts 3 reachable.
  • the contacts 3 from two insulation displacement contact elements 11, which are arranged parallel to one another and via a Web 12 connected to snap-snap devices 18, 19 are.
  • the snap-snap devices 18, 19 are over the opening 4 of the housing 1 accessible from the outside and serve to manufacture the electrically conductive Connection between several terminal connection units.
  • the snap-snap facilities 18, 19 are at an angle of 90 ° to the web 12 arranged.
  • the insulation displacement contact elements 11 are angled to the web 12 at an angle of 45 °.
  • Out the Fig.la is the position of the contact 3 in the housing 1st evident.
  • the insulation displacement contact elements 11 are arranged in the columnar part 20 of the housing 1 so that the insertion openings 2 in the housing 1 with the insertion slots 13 of the insulation displacement contact elements 11 match. However, this is the respective insertion slot 13 of the insulation displacement contact element 11 not parallel to the insertion opening 2, but at an angle of 45 °.
  • a housing cap 7 shown in FIG. 3 serves the cover of the insertion openings 2 with the Insulation displacement contacts 3 and thus gives a safe Protection against accidental contact.
  • the housing cap 7 is with their locking tabs 16, in which recesses 17 are introduced are on the locking points 6 of the housing 1st applied and locked there. With the housing caps 7 can identify the line connections, e.g. the identification of the phase, the neutral or the like., by appropriate coloring.
  • FIG. 4 shows a perspective top view a series and a series of eight terminal connection units with housing covers 7 and Cover elements 8.
  • the stringing of terminal connection units takes place via the locking devices 14 and 15 and via the snap-snap device 18 in the openings 4 during the series by means of the locking devices 9 and 10 (Fig.1).
  • With the series or Terminal connection units can switch branches so that additional connections are available be put.
  • With the string of Terminal connection units are each electrical Connection, with the consecutive order is only one mechanical connection created.
  • the terminal connection units enable fast and uncomplicated connection of household connections to commercial end connections, e.g. Sockets, Switches and the like.
  • the terminal connection units are in the end devices (e.g. sockets) are plugged in as required.
  • An application of this type is shown in FIG. 5 shown.
  • the color coding of the Housing caps 7 the line connections to the outside made visible and thus avoiding confusion will.
  • the use is for the single phase area 220 / 240V networks and for three-phase 380V / 415 V networks provided.
  • Terminal connection units consisting of the housing 1 and the housing cap 7 are connected.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a terminal connection unit for electrical cables in the power area. The object of the invention, to develop a terminal connection unit by means of which a large number of different connections (terminations) can be ensured reliably and quickly in the medium voltage range with medium-level currents, is achieved in that the housing 1, having insertion openings 2 for the insulation-piercing terminal contact elements 11 for the electrical cables, has an opening 4 and latching devices 14, 15 for arranging housings in a row, and has a cut-out 5 for arranging housings 1 one behind the other. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Klemmanschlußeinheit für elektrische Leitungen im Energiebereich gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1.The invention relates to a terminal connection unit for electrical cables in the energy sector according to the preamble of claim 1.

Im Bereich der mittleren Spannungen mit mittleren Strömen, ca. 220/240 V und 16 A, wie z.B. im Haushalt, in der Industrie, werden elektrische Leitungen an Endeinrichtungen, wie Steckdosen, Schalter oder an elektrische Zubehörteile durch Schraubendruck oder durch Klemmenkontakte angeschlossen. Diese allgemein bekannten und angewendeten Verbindungs- bzw. Anschlußtechniken bedingen einen relativ großen Aufwand durch die Notwendigkeit, die Leitungen abzuisolieren. Die Verbindungen sind wenig zuverlässig, da sich Schrauben bei Erschütterungen oft lockern oder die Klemmverbindungen nicht exakt die Drähte erfassen oder mit ausreichender Kraft fixieren. Ein Lösen der Schraubverbindung ist infolge von Korrosion derselben manchmal schwierig.In the area of medium tensions with medium Currents, approx. 220/240 V and 16 A, e.g. in the household, in industry, electrical wires are on Terminal devices, such as sockets, switches or on electrical accessories by screw pressure or connected by terminal contacts. This in general known and applied connection or connection techniques require a relatively large amount of effort the need to strip the wires. The Connections are not reliable because there are screws often loosen in the event of vibrations or the clamp connections not grasp the wires exactly or with fix sufficient force. Loosening the screw connection is sometimes due to corrosion thereof difficult.

Im Bereich der Telekommunikation ist es bereits seit langer Zeit bekannt, die sogenannte Schneid-Klemm-Anschlußtechnik zum Anschluß von Leitungen an Endgeräte oder Verteilerleisten zu verwenden, siehe z.B. FR-A-2 661 049. Die abisolierfreie Schneid-Klemm-Anschlußtechnik für die Sprach- und Datentechnik zeichnet sich durch hohe Zuverlässigkeit und leichte Handhabung aus. Die Schneid-Klemm-Anschlußtechnik ist preiswert und schnell und hat sich in der Telekommunikation sowohl bei massiven als auch bei verdrillten Kupferkabeln der verschiedensten Typen bewährt.It has been in the field of telecommunications since known for a long time, the so-called insulation displacement connection technology for connecting cables to end devices or use distribution strips, see e.g. FR-A-2 661 049. The stripping-free Insulation displacement connection technology for voice and Data technology is characterized by high reliability and easy handling. The insulation displacement connection technology is inexpensive and fast and has in telecommunications with both massive and with twisted copper cables of various types proven.

Die Anwendung der abisolierfreien Schneid-Klemm-Anschlußtechnik ist partiell im Energiebereich, z.B. in der Autoindustrie, bekannt. In der US-4,040,709 wird der Anschluß einer Scheinwerfereinheit an die Leitungen über eine Schneid-Klemm-Verbindung vorgeschlagen. In der DE 39 12 210 Al sind Schlitze für das Einpressen von Leitungen mit Isolierung vorgesehen. Die GB-2.161.034 A zeigt eine Lösung zum Anschluß von Lampen in Serie, bei der ebenfalls Schneid-Klemm-Verbindungselemente vorgesehen sind. Die Verwendung von Schneid-Klemm-Verbindungselementen ist auch aus den US-4,245,880 und US 4,508,399 bekannt.The use of insulation-free insulation displacement connection technology is partially in the energy sector, e.g. in the automotive industry. In U.S. 4,040,709 is the connection of a headlight unit to the Lines proposed via an insulation displacement connection. In DE 39 12 210 Al there are slots for the Press-in of lines with insulation provided. GB-2.161.034 A shows a solution for connecting Bulbs in series, also with insulation displacement connectors are provided. The usage of insulation displacement fasteners is also out U.S. 4,245,880 and U.S. 4,508,399.

In der DE 39 38 365 Cl ist ein Aderverbinder beschrieben, welcher aus zwei identisch ausgebildeten Gehäusehälften besteht, die miteinander verrastbar sind. Die Gehäusehälften enthalten Führungskanäle und darin angeordnete Schneid-Klemm-Kontaktelemente. Der Aderverbinder ist jedoch nicht universell, sondern nur zur Verbindung von Kabeladern der Fernmeldetechnik einsetzbar.DE 39 38 365 Cl describes a wire connector which consists of two identical housing halves exists that can be locked together. The Housing halves contain and inside guide channels arranged insulation displacement contact elements. The wire connector is not universal, but only for Connection of cable wires of telecommunications technology can be used.

Bei allen bekannten Lösungen für Klemmanschlußeinheiten, insbesondere mit Schneid-Klemm-Anschlußtechnik ist es nachteilig, daß sie nicht universell im mittleren Spannungsbereich angewendet werden können, es werden immer Lösungen für einen sehr speziellen Anwendungsfall vorgeschlagen, die nicht oder schwer modifizierbar sind und den Anwenderwünschen nicht angepaßt werden können.With all known solutions for terminal connection units, especially with insulation displacement connection technology it is disadvantageous that they are not universal in medium voltage range can be applied there will always be solutions for a very special one Use case suggested that is not or difficult are modifiable and not user requests can be adjusted.

Der Erfindung liegt von daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Klemmanschlußeinheit der gattungsgemäßen Art zu entwickeln, mit der im mittleren Spannungsbereich mit mittleren Strömen eine Vielzahl von unterschiedlichen Anschlüssen zuverlässig und schnell gewährleistet werden kann.The invention is therefore based on the object a terminal connection unit of the generic type develop with the in the medium voltage range medium currents a variety of different Connections guaranteed reliably and quickly can be.

Die Lösung dieser Aufgabe ergibt sich aus den kennzeichnenden Merkmalen des Anspruches 1.The solution to this problem arises from the characterizing features of claim 1.

Die konstruktive Gestaltung der Klemmanschlußeinheit gewährleistet die schnelle, einfache und zuverlässige Anschaltung von 1- oder 3-phasigen Hauptleitungen an Endeinrichtungen sowie von Haushaltsanschlüssen an Endeinrichtungen, wie z.B. Steckdosen und Schalter. Die hergestellten Anschlüsse sind mechanisch stabil, haben einen niedrigen Übergangswiderstand, sind langzeitig funktionstüchtig. Die Anschlüsse sind berührungsgeschützt. Es können in einfacher Weise durch Hinter- und Aneinanderreihung von Klemmanschlußeinheiten eine Vielzahl von kontinuierlichen elektrischen Verbindungen und/oder Abzweigungen nach Bedarf hergestellt werden.The constructive design of the terminal connection unit ensures fast, easy and reliable Connection of 1- or 3-phase main lines Terminal equipment and household connections Terminal devices, e.g. Sockets and switches. The connections made are mechanically stable, have a low contact resistance, are long-term working. The connections are protected against contact. It can be done in a simple way by lining up and connecting terminal connection units a variety of continuous electrical Connections and / or branches to Be manufactured as needed.

Weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen.Further advantageous embodiments of the invention result from the subclaims.

Die Erfindung ist nachfolgend anhand eines in den Zeichnungen dargestellten Ausführungsbeispieles einer Klemmanschlußeinheit näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
die perspektivische Draufsicht auf die Klemmanschlußeinheit,
Fig. 1a
die perspektivische Draufsicht auf die Klemmanschlußeinheit nach Fig.1 mit angedeuteter Lage der Kontakte,
Fig. 2
die perspektivische Ansicht eines Kontaktes,
Fig. 3
die perspektivische Draufsicht auf die Gehäusekappe der Klemmanschlußeinheit nach Fig. 1,
Fig. 4
die perspektivische Draufsicht auf einen Block von Klemmanschlußeinheiten nach Fig. 1 und
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die Klemmanschlußeinheiten nach Fig. 1 in der Anwendung bei einer Steckdose.
The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to an embodiment of a terminal connection unit shown in the drawings. Show it:
Fig. 1
the top perspective view of the terminal connection unit,
Fig. 1a
1 shows the perspective top view of the terminal connection unit according to FIG. 1 with the indicated position of the contacts,
Fig. 2
the perspective view of a contact,
Fig. 3
the perspective top view of the housing cap of the terminal connection unit according to FIG. 1,
Fig. 4
the top perspective view of a block of terminal connection units according to FIGS. 1 and
Fig. 5
1 in use with a socket.

Die in der Fig. 1 in perspektivischer Draufsicht dargestellte Klemmanschlußeinheit besteht aus einem Gehäuse 1, welches an seinem säulenförmigen Teil 20 im oberen Bereich zwei Einführungsöffnungen 2, Raststellen 6, eine Aufnahme 23 sowie im unteren Bereich eine Aussparung 5 mit einer Rasteinrichtung 9 aufweist. In der Abwinkelung 22 des Gehäuses 1 sind Rastvorrichtungen 14,15 angeordnet. Ein von der Abwinkelung 22 sich erstreckendes Teil 21 des Gehäuses 1 weist eine Öffnung 4 sowie eine Rasteinrichtung 10 auf. Die Einführungsöffnungen 2 dienen der Aufnahme der anzuschließenden, nicht dargestellten, elektrischen Leiter. Über die Einführungsöffnungen 2 sind die für den Anschluß von elektrischen Leitern vorgesehenen Kontakte 3 erreichbar.The one shown in FIG. 1 in a perspective top view Terminal connection unit consists of a Housing 1, which on its columnar part 20 in upper area two insertion openings 2, rest areas 6, a recording 23 and in the lower area has a recess 5 with a locking device 9. In the bend 22 of the housing 1 are Locking devices 14,15 arranged. One from the bend 22 extending part 21 of the housing 1 has an opening 4 and a latching device 10 on. The insertion openings 2 are used for receiving the electrical, not shown, to be connected Ladder. Are through the insertion openings 2 those for the connection of electrical conductors provided contacts 3 reachable.

Entsprechend der Darstellung in der Fig. 2 bestehen die Kontakte 3 aus zwei Schneid-Klemm-Kontaktelementen 11, die parallel zueinander angeordnet und über einen Steg 12 mit Rast-Schnapp-Einrichtungen 18,19 verbunden sind. Die Rast-Schnapp-Einrichtungen 18,19 sind über die Öffnung 4 des Gehäuses 1 von außen zugänglich und dienen zur Herstellung der elektrisch leitenden Verbindung zwischen mehreren Klemmanschlußeinheiten. Correspond to the representation in FIG. 2 the contacts 3 from two insulation displacement contact elements 11, which are arranged parallel to one another and via a Web 12 connected to snap-snap devices 18, 19 are. The snap-snap devices 18, 19 are over the opening 4 of the housing 1 accessible from the outside and serve to manufacture the electrically conductive Connection between several terminal connection units.

Auf der jeweils anderen offenen Seite des Teils 21 des Gehäuses 1 wird zum Schutz gegen Berührung ein Abdeckelement 8 auf die Rast-Schnapp-Einrichtung 19 aufgebracht (Fig. 1). Die Rast-Schnapp-Einrichtungen 18,19 sind in einem Winkel von 90 ° zum Steg 12 angeordnet. Die Schneid-Klemm-Kontaktelemente 11 sind zum Steg 12 in einem Winkel von 45 ° abgewinkelt. Aus der Fig.la ist die Lage des Kontaktes 3 im Gehäuse 1 ersichtlich. Die Schneid-Klemm-Kontaktelemente 11 sind im säulenförmigen Teil 20 des Gehäuses 1 so angeordnet, daß die Einführungsöffnungen 2 im Gehäuse 1 mit den Einführungsschlitzen 13 der Schneid-Klemm-Kontaktelemente 11 übereinstimmen. Dabei liegt jedoch der jeweilige Einführungsschlitz 13 des Schneid-Klemm-Kontaktelementes 11 nicht parallel zur Einführungsöffnung 2, sondern in einem Winkel von 45 °.On the other open side of part 21 of the Housing 1 is used to protect against contact Cover element 8 on the snap-snap device 19th applied (Fig. 1). The snap-snap facilities 18, 19 are at an angle of 90 ° to the web 12 arranged. The insulation displacement contact elements 11 are angled to the web 12 at an angle of 45 °. Out the Fig.la is the position of the contact 3 in the housing 1st evident. The insulation displacement contact elements 11 are arranged in the columnar part 20 of the housing 1 so that the insertion openings 2 in the housing 1 with the insertion slots 13 of the insulation displacement contact elements 11 match. However, this is the respective insertion slot 13 of the insulation displacement contact element 11 not parallel to the insertion opening 2, but at an angle of 45 °.

Eine in der Fig. 3 dargestellte Gehäusekappe 7 dient der Abdeckung der Einführungsöffnungen 2 mit den Schneid-Klemm-Kontakten 3 und gibt somit einen sicheren Berührungsschutz. Die Gehäusekappe 7 wird mit ihren Rastlaschen 16, in denen Aussparungen 17 eingebracht sind, auf die Raststellen 6 des Gehäuses 1 aufgebracht und dort verrastet. Mit den Gehäusekappen 7 kann eine Kennzeichnung der Leitungsverbindungen, z.B. die Kennzeichnung der Phase, des Nulleiters od.dgl., durch entsprechende Farbgebungen erfolgen.A housing cap 7 shown in FIG. 3 serves the cover of the insertion openings 2 with the Insulation displacement contacts 3 and thus gives a safe Protection against accidental contact. The housing cap 7 is with their locking tabs 16, in which recesses 17 are introduced are on the locking points 6 of the housing 1st applied and locked there. With the housing caps 7 can identify the line connections, e.g. the identification of the phase, the neutral or the like., by appropriate coloring.

Die Fig. 4 zeigt in der perspektivischen Draufsicht eine Aneinanderreihung und Hintereinanderreihung von acht Klemmanschlußeinheiten mit Gehäusedeckeln 7 und Abdeckelementen 8. Die Aneinanderreihung von Klemmanschlußeinheiten erfolgt über die Rastvorrichtungen 14 und 15 sowie über die Rast-Schnapp-Einrichtung 18 in den Öffnungen 4, während die Hintereinanderreihung mittels der Rasteinrichtungen 9 und 10 erfolgt (Fig.1). Mit der Hinter- bzw. Aneinanderreihung von Klemmanschlußeinheiten können Abzweigungen geschaltet werden, so daß zusätzliche Anschlüsse zur Verfügung gestellt werden. Mit der Aneinanderreihung von Klemmanschlußeinheiten ist jeweils eine elektrische Verbindung, mit der Hintereinanderreihung ist nur eine mechanische Verbindung geschaffen.4 shows a perspective top view a series and a series of eight terminal connection units with housing covers 7 and Cover elements 8. The stringing of terminal connection units takes place via the locking devices 14 and 15 and via the snap-snap device 18 in the openings 4 during the series by means of the locking devices 9 and 10 (Fig.1). With the series or Terminal connection units can switch branches so that additional connections are available be put. With the string of Terminal connection units are each electrical Connection, with the consecutive order is only one mechanical connection created.

Die Klemmanschlußeinheiten ermöglichen den schnellen und unkomplizierten Anschluß von Haushaltsanschlüssen an kommerzielle Endanschlüsse, wie z.B. Steckdosen, Schalter und dgl. Die Klemmanschlußeinheiten werden in die Endgeräte (z.B. Steckdosen) nach Bedarf eingesteckt. Eine Anwendung dieser Art ist in der Fig. 5 dargestellt. Dabei können durch die Farbcodierung der Gehäusekappen 7 die Leitungsverbindungen nach außen sichtbar gemacht und damit ein Vertauschen vermieden werden. Die Verwendung ist für den Bereich der einphasigen 220/240V-Netze und für dreiphasige 380V/415 V-Netze vorgesehen.The terminal connection units enable fast and uncomplicated connection of household connections to commercial end connections, e.g. Sockets, Switches and the like. The terminal connection units are in the end devices (e.g. sockets) are plugged in as required. An application of this type is shown in FIG. 5 shown. The color coding of the Housing caps 7 the line connections to the outside made visible and thus avoiding confusion will. The use is for the single phase area 220 / 240V networks and for three-phase 380V / 415 V networks provided.

Die Fig. 5 zeigt die Unteransicht einer Steckdose 24, an deren Kontakte 25 über Kontaktstreifen 26 die Klemmanschlußeinheiten, bestehend aus dem Gehäuse 1 und der Gehäusekappe 7, angeschlossen sind.5 shows the bottom view of a socket 24, at their contacts 25 via contact strips 26 Terminal connection units, consisting of the housing 1 and the housing cap 7 are connected.

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  1. Terminal connecting unit for electrical cables in a power area, having connecting contacts (3,11) and a housing (1), characterized in that the housing (1) has insertion openings (2) to at least two contact elements (11) (which are electrically connected to one another) for the electrical conductors, an opening (4) for electrical connection of terminal connecting units via latch and snap devices (18, 19), and latching apparatuses (14, 15) for arranging housings (1) in a row, and a cutout (5) for arranging housings (1) one behind the other.
  2. Terminal connecting unit according to Claim 1, characterized in that the housings (1) are arranged mechanically one behind the other via latching devices (9, 10).
  3. Terminal connecting unit according to Claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the terminal connecting unit comprises two contact elements (11) which are composed of two mutually opposite insulation-piercing terminal elements (11), are connected to one another via a web (12) and are connected to the latch and snap devices (18, 19), the insulation-piercing terminal elements (11) being designed bent out to form the web (12).
  4. Terminal connecting unit according to Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the housing (1) is provided with a separate housing cap (7) which has two latching tabs (16) with cutouts (17) and extends beyond the insertion openings (2).
  5. Terminal connecting unit according to Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the housing cap (7) is colour-coded.
  6. Terminal connecting unit according to Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the latch and snap device (18) can be plugged via the opening (4) onto contacts of terminals, and the latch and snap device (19) is connected to a cover element (8).
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