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EP1142071B1
EP1142071B1 EP00971312A EP00971312A EP1142071B1 EP 1142071 B1 EP1142071 B1 EP 1142071B1 EP 00971312 A EP00971312 A EP 00971312A EP 00971312 A EP00971312 A EP 00971312A EP 1142071 B1 EP1142071 B1 EP 1142071B1
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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
    • H01R31/00—Coupling parts supported only by co-operation with counterpart
    • H01R31/06—Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter
    • H01R31/065—Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter with built-in electric apparatus
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/502—Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
    • H01R13/506—Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/514—Bases; Cases composed as a modular blocks or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/66—Structural association with built-in electrical component
    • H01R13/719—Structural association with built-in electrical component specially adapted for high frequency, e.g. with filters
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R33/00—Coupling devices specially adapted for supporting apparatus and having one part acting as a holder providing support and electrical connection via a counterpart which is structurally associated with the apparatus, e.g. lamp holders; Separate parts thereof
    • H01R33/945—Holders with built-in electrical component
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/648—Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices, e.g. anti-static shielding  
    • H01R13/658—High frequency shielding arrangements, e.g. against EMI [Electro-Magnetic Interference] or EMP [Electro-Magnetic Pulse]
    • H01R13/6581—Shield structure

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  • the present invention relates to a device plug, in particular a device plug, which can be installed in a wall of a single electrical device and for Connect this single electrical device to an electrical outlet. It affects moreover, a method for producing such a device plug.
  • WO 97/08786 A1 describes a system for protection against the surge pulse known, wherein a modular structure is proposed, in which different Modules quickly and easily connected and disassembled using lanyards can be.
  • One protection module stands for several to be connected to the system Devices available.
  • the object of the present invention is therefore to provide a possibility with simple means to develop a variety of device plugs where at the same time, the effort for warehousing is very low.
  • the invention is based on the idea that the device plug consists of different individual parts can be put together individually by a user. Under user is, for example, the manufacturer of the modular units in the sense of the invention Customer who distributes them himself, especially after installation in a device, as well as the end user, for example hobbyist or customer service, who has a defective Modular unit repaired or by adding or replacing modular Unit performs improvements, meant.
  • the connector consists of a base unit for the electrical connection of the Device plug with the power network, a connection unit for connecting the electrical Device with the device plug and at least one protection unit, which is between the base unit and the connection unit is arranged, the base unit, the connection unit and the protection unit are connected by the user can.
  • the invention offers the advantage that the same for different applications Connection unit and the same base unit can be used. Between Protective units to be arranged are freely selectable and can be combined with a wide variety of base and connection units. You can also desired protective function by combining different protective units put together as a modular system. This allows a significant reduction in Achieve effort for warehousing.
  • the base unit, the connection unit and the at least one protection unit hereinafter referred to as units for simplicity.
  • the device plug according to the invention realized function of this are also generally referred to as a line filter combination could.
  • the units are in the connected state of a shielding housing surround. This results the advantage that the connected units from electromagnetic interference the environment as well as the environment from electromagnetic interference from the connected units is protected.
  • the shield housing is made of metal.
  • the individual units are detachable or inextricably linked.
  • a detachable connection has the advantage that a device plug that is used with regard to detected faults or measurement results offers optimal protection, simply by adding Protection units expanded or modified by replacing unsuitable protection units can be. It is also possible for repairs, only the defective unit exchange.
  • An undetachable connection has the advantage that unauthorized loosening the connection and thus an unauthorized change of the device plug reliably is avoided.
  • the individual units holding cams and / or corresponding snap-in openings. This allows both Realize detachable and non-detachable connections.
  • a one-pole or two-pole switch is preferably attached to the base unit. Thereby the device can be easily switched on and off.
  • a two-pole switch also offers the advantage of being problematic for security reasons live lines in the switched off device can be avoided.
  • the base unit and / or the Connection unit and / or the at least one protective unit and / or the shielding housing can be installed in the electrical device, in particular in a wall thereof.
  • the base unit and / or the Connection unit and / or the at least one protective unit and / or the shielding housing can be installed in the electrical device, in particular in a wall thereof.
  • the at least one protective unit can be suitable to protect the electrical device To protect interference from the power grid and / or the power grid from interference to protect from the electrical device.
  • the at least one protection unit can however also as a residual current switch and / or as a motor protection switch and / or as Security device with its well-known advantages can be designed.
  • connection unit attached at least one fuse holder, in particular for a fuse holder is provided for each pole.
  • the heat of the fuse preferably under, on the inside of the device Exploitation of the air flow of an additional one or one already arranged in the device Fan, are discharged particularly well.
  • the units, especially here the base unit made of less temperature-resistant and therefore less expensive Manufacture materials.
  • connections are broken a special tool is required for the individual units. This will unauthorized loosening of the connections difficult. Loosening the connections authorized persons is still possible if required.
  • Fig. 1 shows schematically a connector 10 with its components in an exploded view.
  • a base unit 12 which has a three-pin connector 14 contains.
  • a switch 16 is on the base unit 12 an optionally illuminated rocker switch attached.
  • Behind it is a protection unit 18 recognizable.
  • a shielding case 22 shields high-frequency after connection to a protective conductor Interference fields.
  • the shield case 22 is made using openings 24 on Shield housing 22 and openings 26 on the base unit 12 on the combination the units 12, 18, 20 fastened with screws. However, it can also be provided shield housing 22 using retaining cams on the base module 12 to fix.
  • Fig. 2 shows a schematic perspective exploded view of the connector 10 from behind.
  • the connection unit 20 has three contact pins 28a, 28b, 28c.
  • the contact pins 28a and 28c are used to connect the phase and neutral conductor during the contact pin 28b is used to connect the protective conductor to the device.
  • about two fuse holders 32a, 32b are attached to the contact pins 28a and 28c. In these are fuses for limiting the currents through the two contact pins 28a, 28c.
  • Holding cams are located on the connection unit 20 and on the protective unit 18 34a-d. There are snap-in openings 36a-d on the protective unit 18 and on the base unit 12 in which the holding cams 34a-d for connecting the individual units 12, 18, 20 can intervene to all of the connector 10.
  • the single ones Units 12, 18, 20 can thus be used by the user with moderate effort individually put together.
  • the holding cams can 34a-d with the bare hand or, according to another embodiment, with a tool, especially with a special tool. So the units 12, 18, 20 can be detached from each other again.
  • a common protection unit 18 is one Overvoltage protection unit. This limits transient interference peaks in the mains voltage, which can be a few kV. Additional protection units 18, which at will Can be installed are interference filters that protect electronic devices from transients protect against fast interference peaks and radio interference filters that protect the network from transients, Protect rapid interference peaks from the device. Protection units are also 18 with capacitive load and protective units 18 can be used for overload protection measures. A protective unit 18 can also be designed as a residual current switch.
  • the connector 10 is by fastening with two screws in a wall of the electrical device installed To replace fuses, the device must be opened become.
  • the shield housing can also be provided first 22 to be installed in a wall of the electrical device. Subsequently the connected units 12, 18, 20 can then enter the shielding housing from the outside 22 can be screwed in. The connected units 12, 18, 20 can then for example to change the fuse or to replace individual units 12, 18, 20 of the connector 10 can be easily removed from the outside.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a network filter combination (10) for connecting an electrical device to an electric network, which comprises a base unit (12) for electrically connecting the network filter combination (10) to the electric network, a connection unit (20) for electrically connecting the electrical device to the network filter combination (10), and at least one protective unit (18) which is arranged between the base unit (12) and the connection unit (20), whereby the base unit (12), the connection unit (20) and the at least one protective unit (18) are configured in such a way that they each form an individual module, whereby the individual modules can be interconnected by a user in order to form the network filter combination (10). The invention also relates to a corresponding method for producing a network filter combination (10).

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Gerätestecker, insbesondere einen Gerätestecker, der in eine Wand eines einzelnen elektrischen Geräts einbaubar ist und zum Anschließen dieses einzelnen elektrischen Geräts an ein Stromnetz dient. Sie betrifft überdies ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines derartigen Gerätesteckers.The present invention relates to a device plug, in particular a device plug, which can be installed in a wall of a single electrical device and for Connect this single electrical device to an electrical outlet. It affects moreover, a method for producing such a device plug.

Es sind Gerätestecker zum Anschließen eines elektrischen Geräts an ein Stromnetz bekannt, die als fertige Komponente ausgeliefert werden. Für verschiedene Anwendungen sind verschiedene Gerätestecker nötig, da diese bekannten Gerätestecker für bestimmte Anwendungsfälle, insbesondere für nur einen bestimmten Anwendungsfall geeignet sind. So gibt es Fälle, in denen das Gerät vor Störungen aus dem Netz, wie z. B. Überspannungen, geschützt werden muss. In anderen Fällen muss das Netz vor Störungen aus dem Gerät, z. B. impulsförmige, hohe Stromspitzen, generiert beim Ein-/Ausschalten großer Ströme, geschützt werden. Unterschiedliche Anforderungen ergeben sich auch von unterschiedlichen Bemessungsströmen (bis 10A), welche aufgrund diverser Geräteleistungen benötigt werden. Es muss also eine Vielzahl verschiedener Gerätestecker bereitgehalten werden, die für den jeweiligen Zweck geeignet sind.They are device plugs for connecting an electrical device to a power supply known that are delivered as a finished component. For various applications different device plugs are necessary because these known device plugs for certain use cases, especially for only one specific use case are suitable. So there are cases in which the device before interference from the network, such as z. B. surges must be protected. In other cases, the network must first Malfunctions from the device, e.g. B. pulse-shaped, high current peaks generated when Switching on / off large currents, are protected. Different requirements also result from different rated currents (up to 10A), which due to various device performances. So there must be a variety of different ones Device plugs are available that are suitable for the respective purpose are.

Nachteilig daran ist, dass das Bereithalten einer großen Zahl von Gerätesteckem zu einem hohen Aufwand für die Lagerhaltung führt.The disadvantage of this is that having a large number of device plugs available leads to a high expenditure for the storage.

Aus der DE 44 37 288 A1 ist ein Netzeingangsmodul mit einem Netzeingangsstecker und einer Netzausgangssteckdose mit Schalter bekannt, wobei der Schalter eine Empfangsvorrichtung zum Empfang eines Logiksignals aufweist, mit dem der Schalter geschaltet werden kann. Dieses Netzeingangsmodul weist keinen modularen Aufbau und keine Schutzeinheit auf.DE 44 37 288 A1 describes a network input module with a network input plug and a power outlet with switch known, the switch a Receiving device for receiving a logic signal with which the switch can be switched. This network input module has no modular structure and no protection unit on.

Aus der WO 97/08786 A1 ist ein System zum Schutz gegen den sogenannten Surge-Impuls bekannt, wobei ein modularer Aufbau vorgeschlagen wird, bei dem unterschiedliche Module schnell und einfach über Verbindungsmittel verbunden und zerlegt werden können. Ein Schutzmodul steht für mehrere an das System anzuschließende Geräte zur Verfügung.WO 97/08786 A1 describes a system for protection against the surge pulse known, wherein a modular structure is proposed, in which different Modules quickly and easily connected and disassembled using lanyards can be. One protection module stands for several to be connected to the system Devices available.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es daher, mit einfachen Mitteln eine Möglichkeit zur Bereitstellung einer Vielzahl von Gerätesteckem zu entwickeln, bei denen zugleich der Aufwand für die Lagerhaltung sehr gering ist.The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a possibility with simple means to develop a variety of device plugs where at the same time, the effort for warehousing is very low.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Lehre von Patentanspruch 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by the teaching of claim 1.

Es ist weiterhin Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ein Verfahren zum Herstellen derartiger Gerätestecker bereitzustellen, welches einen geringen Aufwand für die Lagerhaltung ermöglicht.It is a further object of the present invention to produce a method to provide such device plug, which requires little effort for Warehousing enables.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Lehre von Patentanspruch 12 gelöst.This object is achieved by the teaching of claim 12.

Die Erfindung basiert auf der Idee, dass der Gerätestecker aus verschiedenen Einzelteilen von einem Benutzer individuell zusammengestellt werden kann. Unter Benutzer ist im Sinne der Erfindung beispielsweise der Hersteller der modularen Einheiten, ein Abnehmer, der diese selbst weitervertreibt, insbesondere nach Einbau in einem Gerät, sowie der Endverbraucher, beispielsweise Bastler oder Kundendienst, der eine defekte modulare Einheit repariert oder durch Ergänzung oder Ersetzen von modularen Einheiten Verbesserungen durchführt, gemeint. Bei der erfindungsgemäßen Lösung besteht der Gerätestecker aus einer Basiseinheit zum elektrischen Verbinden der Gerätestecker mit dem Stromnetz, einer Anschlusseinheit zum Verbinden des elektrischen Geräts mit dem Gerätestecker und mindestens einer Schutzeinheit, die zwischen der Basiseinheit und der Anschlusseinheit angeordnet ist, wobei die Basiseinheit, die Anschlusseinheit und die SChutzeinheit vom Benutzer verbunden werden können. The invention is based on the idea that the device plug consists of different individual parts can be put together individually by a user. Under user is, for example, the manufacturer of the modular units in the sense of the invention Customer who distributes them himself, especially after installation in a device, as well as the end user, for example hobbyist or customer service, who has a defective Modular unit repaired or by adding or replacing modular Unit performs improvements, meant. In the solution according to the invention the connector consists of a base unit for the electrical connection of the Device plug with the power network, a connection unit for connecting the electrical Device with the device plug and at least one protection unit, which is between the base unit and the connection unit is arranged, the base unit, the connection unit and the protection unit are connected by the user can.

Die Erfindung bietet den Vorteil, dass für verschiedene Anwendungen die gleiche Anschlusseinheit und die gleiche Basiseinheit verwendet werden können. Dazwischen anzuordnende Schutzeinheiten sind frei wählbar und lassen sich für die Kombination mit unterschiedlichsten Basis- und Anschlusseinheiten realisieren. Auch lässt sich die gewünschte Schutzfunktion durch Kombination unterschiedlicher Schutzeinheiten baukastenmäßig zusammenstellen. Hierdurch lässt sich eine erhebliche Senkung des Aufwands für die Lagerhaltung erzielen.The invention offers the advantage that the same for different applications Connection unit and the same base unit can be used. Between Protective units to be arranged are freely selectable and can be combined with a wide variety of base and connection units. You can also desired protective function by combining different protective units put together as a modular system. This allows a significant reduction in Achieve effort for warehousing.

Die Basiseinheit, die Anschlusseinheit und die mindestens eine Schutzeinheit werden im folgenden zur Vereinfachung als Einheiten bezeichnet. Insbesondere ist darauf hinzuweisen, dass im Hinblick auf die mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Gerätestecker realisierte Funktion dieser allgemein auch als Netzfilter-Kombination bezeichnet werden könnte.The base unit, the connection unit and the at least one protection unit hereinafter referred to as units for simplicity. In particular is on it to point out that with regard to the device plug according to the invention realized function of this are also generally referred to as a line filter combination could.

Erfindungsgemäß sind die Einheiten im verbundenen Zustand von einem Abschirmgehäuse umgeben. Daraus resultiert der Vorteil, dass die verbundenen Einheiten vor elektromagnetischen Störungen aus der Umgebung sowie die Umgebung vor elektromagnetischen Störungen aus den verbundenen Einheiten geschützt wird.According to the invention, the units are in the connected state of a shielding housing surround. This results the advantage that the connected units from electromagnetic interference the environment as well as the environment from electromagnetic interference from the connected units is protected.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung ist das Abschirmgehäuse aus Metall.In an advantageous embodiment, the shield housing is made of metal.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sind die einzelnen Einheiten lösbar oder unlösbar miteinander verbunden. Eine lösbare Verbindung hat den Vorteil, dass ein Gerätestecker, der im Hinblick auf festgestellte Störungen oder Messergebnisse noch keinen optimalen Schutz bietet, in einfacher Weise durch Ergänzung von Schutzeinheiten erweitert oder durch Austausch unpassender Schutzeinheiten modifiziert werden kann. Zudem ist es bei Reparaturen möglich, nur die defekte Einheit auszutauschen. Eine unlösbare Verbindung hat den Vorteil, dass ein unbefugtes Lösen der Verbindung und damit eine unbefugte Veränderung des Gerätesteckers zuverlässig vermieden wird.In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the individual units are detachable or inextricably linked. A detachable connection has the advantage that a device plug that is used with regard to detected faults or measurement results offers optimal protection, simply by adding Protection units expanded or modified by replacing unsuitable protection units can be. It is also possible for repairs, only the defective unit exchange. An undetachable connection has the advantage that unauthorized loosening the connection and thus an unauthorized change of the device plug reliably is avoided.

Im Hinblick auf eine kostengünstig realisierbare stabile Verbindungstechnik weisen in einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung die einzelnen Einheiten Haltenocken und/oder entsprechende Einrastöffnungen auf. Hierdurch lassen sich sowohl lösbare als auch unlösbare Verbindungen realisieren.With regard to a stable connection technology that can be implemented cost-effectively, in a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the individual units holding cams and / or corresponding snap-in openings. This allows both Realize detachable and non-detachable connections.

Bevorzugt ist an der Basiseinheit ein ein- oder zweipoliger Schalter angebracht. Dadurch kann das Gerät bequem ein- und ausgeschaltet werden. Ein zweipoliger Schalter bietet darüber hinaus den Vorteil, dass aus Sicherheitsgründen problematische spannungsführende Leitungen im ausgeschalteten Gerät vermeidbar sind.A one-pole or two-pole switch is preferably attached to the base unit. Thereby the device can be easily switched on and off. A two-pole switch also offers the advantage of being problematic for security reasons live lines in the switched off device can be avoided.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sind die Basiseinheit und/oder die Anschlusseinheit und/oder die mindestens eine Schutzeinheit und/oder das Abschirmgehäuse in das elektrische Gerät, insbesondere in eine Wand davon, einbaubar. Im Gegensatz zu einer Realisierung bestimmter Komponenten des Gerätesteckers, insbesondere von Schutzeinheiten auf einer Platine, ergibt sich durch diese Maßnahme eine hohe Robustheit und leichte Modifizierbarkeit, auch durch ungeübte Benutzer.According to a further embodiment of the invention, the base unit and / or the Connection unit and / or the at least one protective unit and / or the shielding housing can be installed in the electrical device, in particular in a wall thereof. In contrast to the implementation of certain components of the device connector, This results in particular from protective units on a circuit board Measure a high level of robustness and easy modification, even by inexperienced users User.

Die mindestens eine Schutzeinheit kann geeignet sein, das elektrische Gerät vor Störungen aus dem Stromnetz zu schützen und/oder das Stromnetz vor Störungen aus dem elektrischen Gerät zu schützen. Die mindestens eine Schutzeinheit kann jedoch auch als Fehlerstromschalter und/oder als Motorschutzschalter und/oder als Sicherheitsautomat mit ihren einschlägig bekannten Vorteilen ausgelegt sein.The at least one protective unit can be suitable to protect the electrical device To protect interference from the power grid and / or the power grid from interference to protect from the electrical device. The at least one protection unit can however also as a residual current switch and / or as a motor protection switch and / or as Security device with its well-known advantages can be designed.

Bei einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist an der Anschlusseinheit mindestens ein Sicherungshalter angebracht, wobei insbesondere für jeden Pol ein Sicherungshalter vorgesehen ist. Das hat den Vorteil, dass die Sicherungen, die im Betrieb sehr heiß werden, im eingebauten Zustand des Gerätesteckers zur Geräteinnenseite gerichtet sind und daher nicht versehentlich berührt werden können. Ein Vorteil der zuvor genannten Ausgestaltung besteht darin, dass mindestens ein Sicherungshalter auf dem Anschlussmodul, welches zur Geräteinnenseite gerichtet ist, einen entsprechenden Berührungsschutz aufweist.In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention is on the connection unit attached at least one fuse holder, in particular for a fuse holder is provided for each pole. This has the advantage that the fuses, which become very hot during operation when the device plug is installed are directed towards the inside of the device and are therefore not inadvertently touched can. An advantage of the aforementioned configuration is that at least a fuse holder on the connection module, which is on the inside of the device is directed, has a corresponding protection against contact.

Weiterhin kann an der Geräteinnenseite die Wärme der Sicherung, bevorzugt unter Ausnutzung des Luftstroms eines zusätzlichen oder bereits im Gerät angeordneten Lüfters, besonders gut abgeführt werden. Hieraus resultiert zum einen der Vorteil, dass eine Überhitzung der elektrischen Komponenten der Einheiten des Gerätesteckers und damit eine Beeinträchtigung dessen elektrischer Eigenschaften und dessen Lebensdauer vermieden wird. Zum anderen lassen sich die Einheiten, hier insbesondere die Basiseinheit, aus weniger temperaturbeständigen und damit kostengünstigeren Werkstoffen herstellen.Furthermore, the heat of the fuse, preferably under, on the inside of the device Exploitation of the air flow of an additional one or one already arranged in the device Fan, are discharged particularly well. On the one hand, this results in the advantage that overheating of the electrical components of the device connector units and thus an impairment of its electrical properties and its Life is avoided. On the other hand, the units, especially here the base unit, made of less temperature-resistant and therefore less expensive Manufacture materials.

In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist zum Auflösen der Verbindungen der einzelnen Einheiten ein Spezialwerkzeug erforderlich. Hierdurch wird unbefugtes Lösen der Verbindungen erschwert. Ein Lösen der Verbindungen durch autorisierte Personen ist bei Bedarf dennoch möglich.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the connections are broken a special tool is required for the individual units. This will unauthorized loosening of the connections difficult. Loosening the connections authorized persons is still possible if required.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel wird im folgenden unter Hinweis auf die beigefügten Zeichnungen näher beschrieben. Es stellen dar.

  • Fig. 1 eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Gerätesteckers in Explosionsdarstellung von vorne; und
  • Fig. 2 eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Gerätesteckers in Explosionsdarstellung von hinten.
    • An embodiment is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It represent.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a device connector according to the invention in an exploded view from the front. and
  • Fig. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a device connector according to the invention in an exploded view from behind.

    • Fig. 1 zeigt schematisch einen Gerätestecker 10 mit seinen Bestandteilen in Explosionsdarstellung. Im Vordergrund ist eine Basiseinheit 12, die eine dreipolige Steckverbindung 14 enthält, zu erkennen. Zudem ist an der Basiseinheit 12 ein Schalter 16 mit einer wahlweise beleuchteten Schatterwippe angebracht. Dahinter ist eine Schutzeinheit 18 zu erkennen. An diese schließt sich eine Anschlusseinheit 20 an. Ein Abschirmgehäuse 22 schirmt nach Verbindung mit einem Schutzieiter hochfrequente Störfelder ab. Das Abschirmgehäuse 22 wird unter Verwendung von Öffnungen 24 am Abschirmgehäuse 22 und von Öffnungen 26 an der Basiseinheit 12 an der Kombination der Einheiten 12, 18, 20 mit Schrauben befestigt. Es kann jedoch auch vorgesehen werden, das Abschirmgehäuse 22 unter Verwendung von Haltenocken an dem Basismodul 12 zu fixieren.Fig. 1 shows schematically a connector 10 with its components in an exploded view. In the foreground is a base unit 12, which has a three-pin connector 14 contains. In addition, a switch 16 is on the base unit 12 an optionally illuminated rocker switch attached. Behind it is a protection unit 18 recognizable. This is followed by a connection unit 20. A shielding case 22 shields high-frequency after connection to a protective conductor Interference fields. The shield case 22 is made using openings 24 on Shield housing 22 and openings 26 on the base unit 12 on the combination the units 12, 18, 20 fastened with screws. However, it can also be provided shield housing 22 using retaining cams on the base module 12 to fix.

    Fig. 2 zeigt in schematischer perspektivischer Explosionsdarstellung den Gerätestecker 10 von hinten. Die Anschlusseinheit 20 weist drei Kontaktstifte 28a, 28b, 28c auf. Die Kontaktstifte 28a und 28c dienen dem Anschluss von Phase und Nullleiter, während der Kontaktstift 28b dem Anschluss des Schutzleiters an das Gerät dient. Über den Kontaktstiften 28a und 28c sind zwei Sicherungshalter 32a, 32b angebracht. In diese sind Sicherungen zur Begrenzung der Ströme durch die beiden Kontaktstifte 28a, 28c einzulegen.Fig. 2 shows a schematic perspective exploded view of the connector 10 from behind. The connection unit 20 has three contact pins 28a, 28b, 28c. The contact pins 28a and 28c are used to connect the phase and neutral conductor during the contact pin 28b is used to connect the protective conductor to the device. about two fuse holders 32a, 32b are attached to the contact pins 28a and 28c. In these are fuses for limiting the currents through the two contact pins 28a, 28c.

    An der Anschlusseinheit 20 und an der Schutzeinheit 18 befinden sich Haltenocken 34a-d. An der Schutzeinheit 18 und an der Basiseinheit 12 sind Einrastöffnungen 36a-d vorhanden, in welche die Haltenocken 34a-d zum Verbinden der einzelnen Einheiten 12, 18, 20 zur Gesamtheit des Gerätesteckers 10 eingreifen können. Die einzelnen Einheiten 12, 18, 20 können damit vom Benutzer mit mäßigem Kraftaufwand individuell zusammengesteckt werden. Im verbundenen Zustand können die Haltenocken 34a-d mit der bloßen Hand oder, gemäß einer anderen Ausführungsform, mit einem Werkzeug, insbesondere mit einem Spezialwerkzeug, eingedrückt werden. So können die Einheiten 12, 18, 20 wieder voneinander gelöst werden.Holding cams are located on the connection unit 20 and on the protective unit 18 34a-d. There are snap-in openings 36a-d on the protective unit 18 and on the base unit 12 in which the holding cams 34a-d for connecting the individual units 12, 18, 20 can intervene to all of the connector 10. The single ones Units 12, 18, 20 can thus be used by the user with moderate effort individually put together. When connected, the holding cams can 34a-d with the bare hand or, according to another embodiment, with a tool, especially with a special tool. So the units 12, 18, 20 can be detached from each other again.

    Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Gerätestecker 10 ist es möglich, dass er mehrere Schutzeinheiten 18 umfassen kann. Eine gebräuchliche Schutzeinheit 18 ist eine Überspannungsschutzeinheit. Diese begrenzt transiente Störspitzen der Netzspannung, die einige kV betragen können. Weitere Schutzeinheiten 18, die nach Belieben eingebaut werden können, sind Störschutzfilter, die elektronische Geräte vor transienten schnellen Störspitzen schützen, sowie Funkentstörfilter, die das Netz vor transienten, schnellen Störspitzen aus dem Gerät schützen. Ebenso sind Schutzeinheiten 18 mit kapazitiver Last und Schutzeinheiten 18 für Überlast-Schutzmaßnahmen verwendbar. Eine Schutzeinheit 18 kann auch als Fehlerstromschalter ausgelegt sein.In the device connector 10 according to the invention, it is possible for it to have several Protection units 18 may include. A common protection unit 18 is one Overvoltage protection unit. This limits transient interference peaks in the mains voltage, which can be a few kV. Additional protection units 18, which at will Can be installed are interference filters that protect electronic devices from transients protect against fast interference peaks and radio interference filters that protect the network from transients, Protect rapid interference peaks from the device. Protection units are also 18 with capacitive load and protective units 18 can be used for overload protection measures. A protective unit 18 can also be designed as a residual current switch.

    Der Gerätestecker 10 wird durch Befestigung mit zwei Schrauben in eine Wand des elektrischen Geräts eingebaut Zum Austausch von Sicherungen muß das Gerät geöffnet werden. Alternativ kann jedoch auch vorgesehen werden, zunächst das Abschirmgehäuse 22 in eine Wand des elektrischen Geräts einzubauen. Anschließend können dann die verbundenen Einheiten 12, 18, 20 von außen in das Abschirmgehäuse 22 eingeschraubt werden. Die verbundenen Einheiten 12, 18, 20 können dann zum Beispiel zum Sicherungswechsel oder zum Auswechseln einzelner Einheiten 12, 18, 20 des Gerätesteckers 10 problemlos von außen ausgebaut werden.The connector 10 is by fastening with two screws in a wall of the electrical device installed To replace fuses, the device must be opened become. Alternatively, however, the shield housing can also be provided first 22 to be installed in a wall of the electrical device. Subsequently the connected units 12, 18, 20 can then enter the shielding housing from the outside 22 can be screwed in. The connected units 12, 18, 20 can then for example to change the fuse or to replace individual units 12, 18, 20 of the connector 10 can be easily removed from the outside.

    Claims (13)

    1. Apparatus connector installable in a wall of a single electrical apparatus and serving for connecting this single electrical apparatus to a power supply network, including
      a base unit (12) for electrically connecting the apparatus connector (10) to the power supply network;
      a connecting unit (20) for electrically connecting the electrical apparatus to the apparatus connector (10);
      at least one protection unit (18) disposed between the base unit (12) and the connecting unit (20), and
      a shielding housing (22) surrounding the base unit (12), the connecting unit (20) and the at least one protection unit (18) in the connected state,
      wherein the base unit (12), the connecting unit (20) and the at least one protection unit (18) are constructed such that they each constitute a single module, wherein the single modules are connectable to each other by a user for constructing the apparatus connector (10), and wherein the at least one protection unit (18) includes a network filter.
    2. Apparatus connector according to claim 1,
      characterized in that
      the base unit (12), the connecting unit (20) and the at least one protection unit (18) are detachably and undetachably connected to each other.
    3. Apparatus connector according to any one of claims 1 or 2,
      characterized in that
      the base unit (12), the connecting unit (20) and the at least one protection unit (18) have retaining cams (34 a-d) and/or corresponding locking openings (36 a-d).
    4. Apparatus connector according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
      characterized in that
      the shielding housing (22) is made of metal.
    5. Apparatus connector according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
      characterized in that
      a single- or two-pole switch (16) is attached to the base unit (12).
    6. Apparatus connector according to any one of claims 4 or 5,
      characterized in that
      the base unit (12) and/or the connecting unit (20) and/or the at least one protection unit (18) and/or the shielding housing (22) are installable in a wall of the electrical apparatus.
    7. Apparatus connector according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
      characterized in that
      the at least one protection unit (18) is suitable for protecting the electrical apparatus from interferences from the power supply network and/or for protecting the power supply network from interferences from the electrical apparatus.
    8. Apparatus connector according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
      characterized in that
      the at least one protection unit (18) includes an error current switch and/or a motor protection switch and/or a safety automaton.
    9. Apparatus connector according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
      characterized in that
      at least one securing holder (32a, 32b) is attached to the connecting unit (20), wherein especially for each pole a securing holder (32a, 32b) is provided.
    10. Apparatus connector according to claim 9,
      characterized in that
      the at least one securing holder (32a, 32b) is disposed externally, on the side facing the apparatus interior in installation of the apparatus connector (10).
    11. Apparatus connector according to any one of claims 2 to 10,
      characterized in that
      a special tool is required for disconnecting the connection of the base unit (12), the connecting unit (20) and of the at least one protection unit (18).
    12. Method for producing an apparatus connector installable in a wall of a single electrical apparatus and suitable for connecting this single electrical apparatus to a power supply network, comprising the steps of:
      a) providing a base unit (12) constituted by a single module, for electrically connecting the apparatus connector (10) to the power supply network;
      b) providing a connecting unit (20) constituted by a single module, for electrically connecting the electrical apparatus to the apparatus connector (10);
      c) providing at least one protection unit (18) constituted by a single module and including a network filter;
      d) providing a shielding housing (22);
      e) connecting the base unit (12), the connecting unit (20), the at least one protection unit (18) and the shielding housing by a user to the apparatus connector (10) such that the shielding housing (22) surrounds the base unit (12), the connecting unit (20) and the at least one protection unit (18) in the connected state.
    13. Base unit (12), connecting unit (20) or protection unit (18) for use in an apparatus connector (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 11 and/or for use in the method according to claim 12.
    EP00971312A 1999-10-07 2000-10-02 Appliance plug receptacle for connecting an electrical device to an electric network Expired - Lifetime EP1142071B1 (en)

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