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Terminal block

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EP1943702A1
EP1943702A1 EP06806397A EP06806397A EP1943702A1 EP 1943702 A1 EP1943702 A1 EP 1943702A1 EP 06806397 A EP06806397 A EP 06806397A EP 06806397 A EP06806397 A EP 06806397A EP 1943702 A1 EP1943702 A1 EP 1943702A1
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Prior art keywords
flap
actuating
terminal block
opening
conductor
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Ralph Hoppmann
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Phoenix Contact GmbH and Co KG
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/50—Bases; Cases formed as an integral body
    • H01R13/501—Bases; Cases formed as an integral body comprising an integral hinge or a frangible part
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-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
    • H01R4/28—Clamped connections, spring connections
    • H01R4/48—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member
    • H01R4/4809—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member using a leaf spring to bias the conductor toward the busbar
    • H01R4/484—Spring housing details
    • H01R4/4842—Spring housing details the spring housing being provided with a single opening for insertion of a spring-activating tool
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R9/00—Structural 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
    • H01R9/22—Bases, e.g. strip, block, panel
    • H01R9/24—Terminal blocks
    • H01R9/26—Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail- or strip-mounting
    • H01R9/2683—Marking plates or tabs
    • 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
    • H01R13/44—Means for preventing access to live contacts
    • H01R13/447—Shutter or cover plate
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-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
    • H01R4/28—Clamped connections, spring connections
    • H01R4/48—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member
    • H01R4/4809—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member using a leaf spring to bias the conductor toward the busbar
    • H01R4/48185—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member using a leaf spring to bias the conductor toward the busbar adapted for axial insertion of a wire end
    • H01R4/4819—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member using a leaf spring to bias the conductor toward the busbar adapted for axial insertion of a wire end the spring shape allowing insertion of the conductor end when the spring is unbiased
    • H01R4/4821—Single-blade spring
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-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
    • H01R4/28—Clamped connections, spring connections
    • H01R4/48—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member
    • H01R4/4809—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member using a leaf spring to bias the conductor toward the busbar
    • H01R4/4846—Busbar details
    • H01R4/485—Single busbar common to multiple springs

Definitions

  • the present invention relates generally to the field of insulating housing for screwless electrical terminals, in particular electrical terminal blocks for latching on busbars, which are designed to accommodate electrical conductors with modern conductor connection elements, such.
  • B. spring terminals are equipped. Electrical clamps with tension springs have in common that they are usually connecting terminals, so in each case have two tension springs, which are electrically connected to each other via an electrically conductive connecting rail (contact piece).
  • such insulator housing for terminal blocks have conductor insertion openings and operating openings, which are usually located for front wiring at the top of the terminal blocks. With the upper side while the side of the terminal is meant, which is remote in the conventional embodiment with a mounting foot for snapping onto a mounting rail this mounting foot.
  • actuating openings are known, in part, as a guide channel for releasing tools and other insertion openings for conductors to be connected, which allow insertion and extraction of the conductor from the conductor insertion channel.
  • the tool usually consists of an insulated screwdriver, which in the guide channel used by lever movement or pressure on the conductor connection element to open the terminal for a conductor to be connected or allows the release of a conductor.
  • Such an electrical terminal with a clamping spring connection which ensures a simple way a secure operation thereof by an operating tool is disclosed in DE 198 02945 A1.
  • the introduction channel has a movable at the lower end Insulating wall. As a result, the safety of the operating personnel can be ensured even with the introduction of a metallic tool.
  • terminal blocks with externally identical embodiments in the interior of the insulating can be equipped with different conductor connection elements, which is difficult to see from the outside.
  • the different conductor connection elements can consist of cage, loop, thigh or leaf springs by way of example.
  • the invention is therefore an object of the invention to provide a technical solution that makes it possible to reduce the number of openings screwless electrical terminal blocks and provide the fitter optical assistance available at identical terminal blocks on top of the terminal only offer openings for to be connected conductors , wherein actuating openings for the operated by means of a screwdriver spring terminal remain hidden itself. According to the invention this problem is solved by the characterizing features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention will become apparent from the following subclaims and the following descriptions.
  • actuating openings in the insulating housing are formed by a flap and the flap with the insulating housing forms a common surface.
  • the flap closes the entrance of the actuating opening optically flush with the insulating housing, wherein the flap itself is made of insulating material, advantageously of the same material as the insulating housing.
  • the flap for closing the actuating opening is adapted to the shape of the actuating opening. In general, the shape of the actuating opening is square or rectangular, with other opening shapes are conceivable.
  • the flap is therefore movably arranged on the insulating housing.
  • the mobility of the flap is achieved by a film hinge.
  • the film hinge represents the movable connection between the insulating housing and the flap.
  • the film hinge is located opposite the side facing away from the conductor insertion opening.
  • the flap is opened by the insertion of the actuating tool.
  • the flap pivots down and is pressed into the actuating opening.
  • the flap After actuation of the conductor connection element and the removal of the actuating tool, the flap automatically pivots back into the original position and thus closes again the actuating opening.
  • the original position is achieved by arranged latching means at the edge of the actuating opening in the insulating housing.
  • the rear catch of the flap may consist of a groove or protruding rib or curvature at the edge of the actuating opening.
  • the flap has a counter-latching means analogous to the Deutschenrastung in the actuation opening a groove or rib.
  • the actuating opening is formed with a groove for Hinterrastung.
  • the locking means on the flap is located on the opposite side of the film hinge and represents with the Schurastung in the actuating opening a detachable connection.
  • Locking means such as small blind holes and correspondingly assigned small nipple or mutual locking lugs for the detachable connection between the flap and the actuating opening conceivable.
  • the invention proposes, for example, equip a complete series with spring terminals with the flap according to the invention in insulating and leave other series with screw terminals so.
  • Another alternative results from equipping all series of terminal blocks with spring force actuation with the flap according to the invention in the insulating housing and thus produce an optical distinction to terminal blocks with screw terminals.
  • the flap can be designed differently in shape and thus give an indication by a corresponding marking on the surface of the flap on which spring-loaded clamping element is located in the terminal block.
  • the marking may consist of a feature arranged on the surface of the flap and obtained during the injection process.
  • the feature may consist of different characters that characterize the different series.
  • the surface of the flaps on the insulating housing can also be marked in color to distinguish the series. Other forms of labeling are conceivable.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a terminal in populated embodiment
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of an insulating housing with opened flaps and locking means
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of an insulating housing in twin version for double connections with opened flaps and locking means.
  • an insulating housing 2 is shown, which is provided with different openings. Openings 9 between the legs 10 in the support foot 11, which serve the terminal 1 on the one hand for mounting on a busbar or mounting rail (not shown) and openings 3, 7 on the other hand for receiving conductor connection elements 4, for example in the form of screwless terminals and the connecting rail 8 or contact piece, are present in the insulating housing 2. Further openings in the insulating housing 2 consist of the conductor insertion opening 12 and the actuating opening fourteenth
  • Terminal block 1 shows a terminal block 1 equipped with the terminals, consisting of an insulating housing 2, with an electrical conductor 13, a conductor connection element 4, a connecting rail 8 and an actuating tool 16.
  • Terminal block 1 is used to receive electrical conductors 13 and can be operated frontally, i. the electrical conductor 13 and the actuating tool 16 come from one direction.
  • Below the conductor insertion opening 12 is the opening 3 for receiving the conductor connection element 4.
  • the here inserted into the opening 3 terminal spring terminal 4 may consist of a cage tension spring or a leg spring.
  • a connection spring-force terminal 4 is designed as a leg spring, which is suitable for receiving and clamping the electrical conductor 13 introduced through the conductor insertion opening 12.
  • this actuating opening 14 is for insertion of an actuating tool 16 on the upper side 21 of the terminal block.
  • the actuating opening 14 of the actuating channel 15 is closed by a flap 17.
  • a screwdriver blade as a tool 16 in the actuating channel 15.
  • the tip of the tool 16 hits the closed flap 17 of the insulating housing 2, whereby the flap 17 of the insulating housing 2 with a smooth movement and under optimal implementation of the force from the advancing movement of the tool 16, to open the flap 17, is pressed into the actuating channel 15.
  • the locking means 18 releases the flap 17 and bends it into the actuating channel 15.
  • the flexibility of the flap 17 is achieved by the film hinge 22 located on the flap 17.
  • the film hinge 22 is arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal side and parallel to the narrow side of the actuating opening 14 of the insulating housing 2. That is, the flap 17 is connected via the film hinge 22 with the insulating 2 and advantageously consists of the same insulating material as the insulating 2 of the terminal block 1. In the Figures 1 to 3, the flap 17 is seen at the actuating opening 14 from the top view of the narrow side of the insulating material 2 ago, behind the conductor insertion opening 12 and the square or rectangular running actuating opening 14 through the film hinge 22, movably arranged.
  • the flap 17 When removing the tool 16 from the insulating housing 2 of the terminal block 1 by pulling the tool 16 from the actuating channel 15, the flap 17 automatically returns to the original position and thus flush closes the actuating opening 14 of the actuating channel 15 of the insulating housing 2 at the top 19 of Terminal block 1.
  • the closing of the actuating opening 14 is effected by the latching means 18 attached to the flap 17 and the actuating opening 14.
  • the latching means 18 is described in more detail in FIGS. 2 and 3 and shown in more detail.
  • the closed flap 17 is on the visible surface 19 with a feature 23.
  • the feature 23 of the tag may consist of letters, for example, raised or recessed mounted on the surface of the flap. It can be used letters or pictogram-like characters, such as the image of a screwdriver.
  • FIG. 2 shows an insulating housing 2 with two conductor insertion openings 12 and two actuating openings 14, wherein the flaps 17 of the actuating openings 14 are shown unfolded for better understanding. Due to the attachment of the flap 17 mounted on the insulating housing 2 film hinge 22, the flap 17 can also be pivoted upwards. So that the flap 17 can not oscillate in both directions back and forth or up and down or vice versa, a groove 21 or groove is located just below the edge of the actuating opening 14 in the actuating channel 15 as a locking means 18. The groove 21 in the actuating channel 15 is located at the conductor insertion opening 12 facing side.
  • the opposite of the groove 21 forms the locking means 18 at the right angle to the surface 19 existing narrow surface 24 of the flap 17, which consists of a rib 20.
  • the actuating opening 14 is closed by the flap 17 with the surface 1 9 of the insulating housing 2 flush.
  • the flap 17 is thus in the original position (see Fig.1).
  • the insulating 2 can be closed for the terminal block 1 with double connections to reduce the number of openings 14 and 17 with flaps.
  • the flaps 17 have a spherical end face 24. The spherical end face 24 of the flap 17 engages when closing the actuating opening 14 in the locking means 18 of the actuating channel 15 of the groove 19 a.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the optical reduction of openings (12) in insulating housings (2) of terminal blocks (1) and an external characterisation (23) of said series terminals, said terminal blocks being provided with conductor connection elements (4). According to the invention, the respective actuating opening of each contact point, which is used to receive actuating tools, is closed by means of a flap (17) provided with an integral hinge, the flaps forming a common surface with the insulant housing. Said flaps can comprise a feature on the surface thereof, characterising the type of connection element.

Description

Titel Reihenklemme Title terminal block
Technisches GebietTechnical area
Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich allgemein auf das Gebiet der isolierenden Gehäuse für schraublose elektrische Klemmen, insbesondere elektrische Reihenklemmen zum Aufrasten auf Sammelschienen, die zur Aufnahme elektrischer Leiter mit modernen Leiteranschlusselementen, wie z. B. Federkraftklemmen ausgestattet sind. Elektrischen Klemmen mit Zugfedern ist gemeinsam, dass sie in der Regel Verbindungsklemmen sind, also jeweils zwei Zugfedern aufweisen, die über eine elektrisch leitende Verbindungsschiene (Kontaktstück) elektrisch miteinander verbunden sind. Des weiteren besitzen solche Isolierstoffgehäuse für Reihenklemmen Leitereinführungsöffnungen und Betätigungsöffnungen, die sich üblicherweise zur Frontverdrahtung an der Oberseite der Reihenklemmen befinden. Mit der Oberseite ist dabei die Seite der Klemme gemeint, die bei der üblichen Ausführungsform mit einem Montagefuß zum Aufrasten auf eine Tragschiene diesem Montagefuß abgewandt ist.The present invention relates generally to the field of insulating housing for screwless electrical terminals, in particular electrical terminal blocks for latching on busbars, which are designed to accommodate electrical conductors with modern conductor connection elements, such. B. spring terminals are equipped. Electrical clamps with tension springs have in common that they are usually connecting terminals, so in each case have two tension springs, which are electrically connected to each other via an electrically conductive connecting rail (contact piece). Furthermore, such insulator housing for terminal blocks have conductor insertion openings and operating openings, which are usually located for front wiring at the top of the terminal blocks. With the upper side while the side of the terminal is meant, which is remote in the conventional embodiment with a mounting foot for snapping onto a mounting rail this mounting foot.
Hintergrund im Stand der TechnikBackground in the art
Derartige Isolierstoffgehäuse für schraublose elektrische Verbinder mit Leitereinführungsöffnungen und Betätigungsöffnungen zum Einführen einesSuch Isolierstoffgehäuse for screwless electrical connector with conductor insertion openings and actuating openings for inserting a
Betätigungswerkzeuges zum öffnen der Leiteranschlusselemente sind allgemein aus dem Stand der Technik bekannt. Vor allem sind bei isolierenden Gehäusen Betätigungsöffnungen einesteils als Führungskanal zum Lösen für Werkzeuge und andernteils Einstecköffnungen für anzuschließende Leiter bekannt, die ein Hineinstecken und Herausziehen des Leiters aus dem Leitereinführungskanal ermöglichen. Das Werkzeug besteht in der Regel aus einem isolierten Schraubendreher, der im Führungskanal eingesetzt durch Hebelbewegung oder Druck auf das Leiteranschlusselement die Anschlussklemme für einen anzuschließenden Leiter öffnen bzw. das Lösen eines Leiters ermöglicht. So eine elektrische Klemme mit einem Klemmfederanschluss , der auf einfache Weise eine sichere Betätigung derselben durch ein Betätigungswerkzeug gewährleistet, ist in der DE 198 02945 A1 offenbart.Operating tool for opening the conductor connection elements are generally known from the prior art. Above all, in insulating housings, actuating openings are known, in part, as a guide channel for releasing tools and other insertion openings for conductors to be connected, which allow insertion and extraction of the conductor from the conductor insertion channel. The tool usually consists of an insulated screwdriver, which in the guide channel used by lever movement or pressure on the conductor connection element to open the terminal for a conductor to be connected or allows the release of a conductor. Such an electrical terminal with a clamping spring connection, which ensures a simple way a secure operation thereof by an operating tool is disclosed in DE 198 02945 A1.
Aus der DE 2432084 A1 ist bekannt, dass das Isolierstoffgehäuse eine Leitereinführungs - und Betätigungsöffnung enthält. In das durch die Betätigungsöffnung des Isolierstoffgehäuses eingeführte Werkzeug wird der Klemmschenkel der Klemmfeder verschwenktIt is known from DE 2432084 A1 that the insulating material housing contains a conductor insertion and actuation opening. In the introduced through the actuating opening of the insulating housing tool, the clamping leg of the clamping spring is pivoted
Weitergehende Entwicklungen bei den Betätigungsöffnungen ergeben sich aus der DE 94 14939 U1. Zum Schutz des Leiteranschlusselementes vor Beschädigung durch das Betätigungswerkzeug besitzt der Einführungskanal am unteren Ende eine bewegliche Isolierwand. Dadurch bedingt, kann auch bei dem Einführen eines metallischen Werkzeuges die Sicherheit des bedienenden Personals gewährleistet werden.Further developments in the actuation openings can be found in DE 94 14939 U1. To protect the conductor connection element against damage by the operating tool, the introduction channel has a movable at the lower end Insulating wall. As a result, the safety of the operating personnel can be ensured even with the introduction of a metallic tool.
Aus dem Produktkatalog " Innovationen in Interface" TNR S 114674/01.05.00-00 der Firma Phönix Contact GmbH & Co, Blomberg, sind schraublose elektrische Reihenklemmen in unterschiedlichen Bauformen unter der Bezeichnung „CLIPLINE" zum Beispiel Spring Terminal- Federdruckbaureihen bekannt, die über Leitereinführungsöffnungen und Betätigungsöffnungen verfügen.From the product catalog "Innovations in Interface" TNR S 114674 / 01.05.00-00 from Phönix Contact GmbH & Co, Blomberg, screwless electrical terminal blocks in various designs are known under the name "CLIPLINE", for example spring terminal spring pressure series, which are known Conductor inlet openings and actuating openings have.
Allen Ausführungsformen im Stand der Technik ist gemeinsam, dass die Betätigungsöffnungen frontal bedienbar, aber relativ dicht neben bzw. hinter den Leitereinführungselementen angeordnet sind. Dadurch hat der Monteur beim Anschluss der elektrischen Leitungen beste Sicht auf die Anschlussstellen. Es gibt auch Ausführungsformen, wo sich zwischen den Leitereinführungsöffnungen und den Betätigungsöffnungen noch kleine schmale Prüföffnungen für den Spannungsprüfer befinden. Beispielhaft sei hier auf die DE 94 14 939 U 1 verwiesen.All embodiments in the prior art have in common that the actuating openings are operated frontally, but relatively close to or behind the conductor insertion elements. As a result, the fitter has the best view of the connection points when connecting the electrical cables. There are also embodiments where there are still small narrow test openings for the voltage tester between the conductor insertion openings and the actuation openings. For example, reference is made to DE 94 14 939 U 1.
Nachteilig wirken sich bei schraublosen elektrischen Reihenklemmen die Vielzahl von Öffnungen aus, die sich ergeben, vor allem dann, wenn eine große Zahl von Reihenklemmen auf einer Sammelschiene seriell montiert werden und/ oder in dreistöckiger Ausführungsform vorliegen. Beim Einsetzen anzuschließender elektrischer Leiter bzw. beim Bedienen der Federkraftklemme kann ein Verwechseln der Leitereinführungsöffnung und Betätigungsöffnung erfolgen.Disadvantageous effect in screwless electrical terminal blocks from the large number of openings that result, especially if a large number of terminal blocks are mounted in series on a busbar and / or present in three-story embodiment. When inserting electrical conductors to be connected or when operating the spring-loaded terminal, a confusion of the conductor insertion opening and the actuating opening can take place.
Ein weiterer Nachteil besteht darin, dass Reihenklemmen mit äußerlich baugleichen Ausführungsformen im Innern des Isoliergehäuses, aber mit unterschiedlichen Leiteranschlusselementen ausgestattet sein können, welches von außen schlecht erkennbar ist. Die unterschiedlichen Leiteranschlusselemente können beispielhaft aus Käfig -, Schlaufen -, Schenkel- oder Blattfedern bestehen.Another disadvantage is that terminal blocks with externally identical embodiments in the interior of the insulating, but can be equipped with different conductor connection elements, which is difficult to see from the outside. The different conductor connection elements can consist of cage, loop, thigh or leaf springs by way of example.
Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine technische Lösung anzubieten die es ermöglicht, die Vielzahl der Öffnungen schraubloser elektrischer Reihenklemmen zu reduzieren und dem Monteur eine optische Hilfe zur Verfügung zu stellen, bei baugleichen Reihenklemmen auf der Oberseite der Reihenklemme nur Öffnungen für anzuschließende Leiter anzubieten, wobei Betätigungsöffnungen für die mittels eines Schraubendrehers zu betätigende Federkraftklemme selbst verdeckt bleiben. Erfindungsgemäß wird dieses Problem durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale des Patentanspruch 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den nachfolgenden Unteransprüchen und den nachfolgenden Beschreibungen.The invention is therefore an object of the invention to provide a technical solution that makes it possible to reduce the number of openings screwless electrical terminal blocks and provide the fitter optical assistance available at identical terminal blocks on top of the terminal only offer openings for to be connected conductors , wherein actuating openings for the operated by means of a screwdriver spring terminal remain hidden itself. According to the invention this problem is solved by the characterizing features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention will become apparent from the following subclaims and the following descriptions.
Beschreibung der ErfindungDescription of the invention
Um ein mit diesen Merkmalen der vorliegenden Erfindung auf Sammelschienen aufrastbaren Reihenklemme zu schaffen wird erfindungsgemäß vorgeschlagen, ein Isoliergehäuse einzusetzen, bei welchem die Betätigungsöffnungen im Isoliergehäuse durch eine Klappe verschließbar ausgebildet sind und die Klappe mit dem Isoliergehäuse eine gemeinsame Oberfläche bildet. Die Klappe verschließt den Eingang der Betätigungsöffnung optisch bündig mit dem Isoliergehäuse, wobei die Klappe selbst aus isolierendem Material besteht, vorteilhafter Weise aus dem gleichen Material wie das Isoliergehäuse. Die Klappe zum Verschließen der Betätigungsöffnung ist der Form der Betätigungsöffnung angepasst. In der Regel ist die Form der Betätigungsöffnung quadratisch oder rechteckig ausgeführt, wobei andere Öffnungsformen denkbar sind.In order to provide a latchable with these features of the present invention on busbar terminals is proposed according to the invention to use an insulating, in which the actuating openings in the insulating housing are formed by a flap and the flap with the insulating housing forms a common surface. The flap closes the entrance of the actuating opening optically flush with the insulating housing, wherein the flap itself is made of insulating material, advantageously of the same material as the insulating housing. The flap for closing the actuating opening is adapted to the shape of the actuating opening. In general, the shape of the actuating opening is square or rectangular, with other opening shapes are conceivable.
Zum Einführen eines Schraubendrehers als Betätigungswerkzeug in die Betätigungsöffnung der Reihenklemme zum Betätigen des Leiteranschlusselementes ist die Klappe daher beweglich am Isoliergehäuse angeordnet. Die Beweglichkeit der Klappe wird durch ein Filmscharnier erreicht. Das Filmscharnier stellt die bewegliche Verbindung zwischen dem Isoliergehäuse und der Klappe dar. Das Filmscharnier befindet sich gegenüber der der Leitereinführungsöffnung abgewandten Seite.For introducing a screwdriver as an operating tool in the actuating opening of the terminal block for actuating the conductor connecting element, the flap is therefore movably arranged on the insulating housing. The mobility of the flap is achieved by a film hinge. The film hinge represents the movable connection between the insulating housing and the flap. The film hinge is located opposite the side facing away from the conductor insertion opening.
Zum Entriegeln oder Stecken des elektrischen Leiters wird die Klappe durch das Einführen des Betätigungswerkzeuges geöffnet. Dabei schwenkt die Klappe nach unten und wird in die Betätigungsöffnung gedrückt. Nach der Betätigung des Leiteranschlusselementes und der Entnahme des Betätigungswerkzeuges schwenkt die Klappe automatisch in die Ursprungslage zurück und verschließt damit wieder die Betätigungsöffnung. Die Ursprungslage wird durch angeordnete Rastmittel am Rand der Betätigungsöffnung im Isoliergehäuse erzielt. Die Hinterrastung der Klappe kann aus einer Nut oder vorstehenden Rippe oder Wölbung am Rand der Betätigungsöffnung bestehen. Die Klappe besitzt als Gegen-Rastmittel analog zur Hinterrastung in der Betätigungsöffnung eine Nut oder Rippe. Vorzugsweise ist die Betätigungsöffnung mit einer Nut zur Hinterrastung ausgebildet. Das Rastmittel an der Klappe befindet sich an der gegenüberliegenden Seite des Filmscharniers und stellt mit der Hinterrastung in der Betätigungsöffnung eine lösbare Verbindung dar. Es sind auch andere Rastmittel, wie kleine Sackbohrungen und entsprechend zugeordnet kleine Nippel oder gegenseitige Rastnasen für die lösbare Verbindung zwischen der Klappe und der Betätigungsöffnung denkbar.To unlock or plug in the electrical conductor, the flap is opened by the insertion of the actuating tool. The flap pivots down and is pressed into the actuating opening. After actuation of the conductor connection element and the removal of the actuating tool, the flap automatically pivots back into the original position and thus closes again the actuating opening. The original position is achieved by arranged latching means at the edge of the actuating opening in the insulating housing. The rear catch of the flap may consist of a groove or protruding rib or curvature at the edge of the actuating opening. The flap has a counter-latching means analogous to the Hinterrastung in the actuation opening a groove or rib. Preferably, the actuating opening is formed with a groove for Hinterrastung. The locking means on the flap is located on the opposite side of the film hinge and represents with the Hinterrastung in the actuating opening a detachable connection. There are others Locking means, such as small blind holes and correspondingly assigned small nipple or mutual locking lugs for the detachable connection between the flap and the actuating opening conceivable.
Werden äußerlich baugleiche Reihenklemmen mit unterschiedlichen Leiteranschlusselernenten ausgestattet, wobei diese vom anschließenden Monteur optisch unterscheidbar sein sollen, wird erfindungsgemäß vorgeschlagen, beispielsweise eine komplette Baureihe mit Federkraftklemmen mit der erfindungsgemäßen Klappe im Isoliergehäuse auszustatten und andere Baureihen mit Schraubklemmen so zu belassen. Eine andere Alternative ergibt sich daraus, alle Baureihen von Reihenklemmen mit Federkraftbetätigung mit der erfindungsgemäßen Klappe im Isoliergehäuse auszustatten und somit eine optische Unterscheidung zu Reihenklemmen mit Schraubanschlüssen herzustellen. Zusätzlich kann die Klappe in ihrer Form unterschiedlich gestaltet sein und somit einen Hinweis durch eine entsprechende Kennzeichnung auf der Oberfläche der Klappe darauf geben, welches Federkraftklemmelement sich in der Reihenklemme befindet. Die Kennzeichnung kann durch ein auf der Oberfläche der Klappe angeordnetes, beim Spritzvorgang erzieltes Merkmal bestehen. Das Merkmal kann aus unterschiedlichen Zeichen bestehen, welche die unterschiedlichen Baureihen kennzeichnen. Die Oberfläche der Klappen am Isoliergehäuse können zur Unterscheidung der Baureihen auch farbig gekennzeichnet sein. Weitere Formen der Kennzeichnung sind denkbar.Externally identical terminal blocks are equipped with different Leiteranschlusselernenten, which should be optically distinguishable from the subsequent fitter, the invention proposes, for example, equip a complete series with spring terminals with the flap according to the invention in insulating and leave other series with screw terminals so. Another alternative results from equipping all series of terminal blocks with spring force actuation with the flap according to the invention in the insulating housing and thus produce an optical distinction to terminal blocks with screw terminals. In addition, the flap can be designed differently in shape and thus give an indication by a corresponding marking on the surface of the flap on which spring-loaded clamping element is located in the terminal block. The marking may consist of a feature arranged on the surface of the flap and obtained during the injection process. The feature may consist of different characters that characterize the different series. The surface of the flaps on the insulating housing can also be marked in color to distinguish the series. Other forms of labeling are conceivable.
Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in den Zeichnungen rein schematisch dargestellt und wird nachfolgend näher beschrieben. Es zeigtAn embodiment of the invention is shown purely schematically in the drawings and will be described in more detail below. It shows
Figur 1 eine perspektivische Darstellung einer Reihenklemme in bestückter Ausführungsform Figur 2eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Isoliergehäuses mit geöffneten Klappen und RastmittelnFigure 1 is a perspective view of a terminal in populated embodiment Figure 2 is a perspective view of an insulating housing with opened flaps and locking means
Figur 3eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Isoliergehäuses in Twin- Ausführung für Doppelanschlüsse mit geöffneten Klappen und Rastmittel.Figure 3 is a perspective view of an insulating housing in twin version for double connections with opened flaps and locking means.
Bei den in perspektivischer Darstellung der Fig.1 bis Fig.3 veranschaulichten Reihenklemme 1 ist ein isolierendes Gehäuse 2 aufgezeigt, welches mit verschiedenen Öffnungen versehen ist. Öffnungen 9 zwischen den Schenkeln 10 im Tragfuß 11 , die der Reihenklemme 1 einerseits zur Befestigung auf einer Sammelschiene bzw. Tragschiene (nicht dargestellt) dienen und Öffnungen 3, 7 die andererseits zur Aufnahme von Leiteranschlusselementen 4 , beispielhaft in Form von schraublosen Anschlussklemmen und der Verbindungsschiene 8 bzw. Kontaktstück, im Isoliergehäuse 2 vorhanden sind. Weitere Öffnungen im isolierenden Gehäuse 2 bestehen aus der Leitereinführungsöffnung 12 und der Betätigungsöffnung 14.In the illustrated in perspective view of Figure 1 to Figure 3 terminal 1, an insulating housing 2 is shown, which is provided with different openings. Openings 9 between the legs 10 in the support foot 11, which serve the terminal 1 on the one hand for mounting on a busbar or mounting rail (not shown) and openings 3, 7 on the other hand for receiving conductor connection elements 4, for example in the form of screwless terminals and the connecting rail 8 or contact piece, are present in the insulating housing 2. Further openings in the insulating housing 2 consist of the conductor insertion opening 12 and the actuating opening fourteenth
In Fig.1 ist eine mit den Anschlussklemmen bestückte Reihenklemme 1 bestehend aus einem isolierenden Gehäuse 2 , mit einem elektrischen Leiter 13 , einem Leiteranschlusselement 4 , einer Verbindungsschiene 8 und einem Betätigungswerkzeug 16 dargestellt. Die Reihenklemme 1 dient zur Aufnahme von elektrischen Leitern 13 und ist frontal bedienbar, d.h. der elektrische Leiter 13 und das Betätigungswerkzeug 16 kommen aus einer Richtung. Dazu besitzt die Reihenklemme 1 Leitereinführungsöffnungen 12 und Betätigungsöffnungen 14. Unterhalb der Leitereinführungsöffnung 12 befindet sich die Öffnung 3 zur Aufnahme des Leiteranschlusselementes 4. Die hier in die Öffnung 3 eingesetzte Anschluss-Federkraftklemme 4 kann aus einer Käfigzugfeder oder einer Schenkelfeder bestehen. Beispielhaft ist in Fig. 1 eine Anschluss-Federkraftklemme 4 als Schenkelfeder ausgebildet, die geeignet ist, den durch die Leitereinführungsöffnung 12 eingeführten elektrischen Leiter 13 aufzunehmen und zu klemmen.1 shows a terminal block 1 equipped with the terminals, consisting of an insulating housing 2, with an electrical conductor 13, a conductor connection element 4, a connecting rail 8 and an actuating tool 16. Terminal block 1 is used to receive electrical conductors 13 and can be operated frontally, i. the electrical conductor 13 and the actuating tool 16 come from one direction. Below the conductor insertion opening 12 is the opening 3 for receiving the conductor connection element 4. The here inserted into the opening 3 terminal spring terminal 4 may consist of a cage tension spring or a leg spring. By way of example, in FIG. 1, a connection spring-force terminal 4 is designed as a leg spring, which is suitable for receiving and clamping the electrical conductor 13 introduced through the conductor insertion opening 12.
Bei Zugfederklemmen ist zum öffnen der Klemmstelle 5 ist eine Betätigungsöffnung 14 und ein Betätigungskanal 15 notwendig. Üblicherweise befindet sich diese Betätigungsöffnung 14 zum Einführen eines Betätigungswerkzeuges 16 an der Oberseite 21 der Reihenklemme 1 .When spring clips for opening the nip 5 is an actuating opening 14 and an actuating channel 15 is necessary. Usually, this actuating opening 14 is for insertion of an actuating tool 16 on the upper side 21 of the terminal block. 1
Erfindungsgemäß ist die Betätigungsöffnung 14 des Betätigungskanals 15 durch eine Klappe 17 verschlossen. Zum Öffnen des Federkraftelementes 4 ist es deshalb erforderlich, eine Schraubendreherklinge als Werkzeug 16 in den Betätigungskanal 15 einzuführen. Beim Einführen des Werkzeuges 16 in nahezu paralleler Erstreckungsrichtung des elektrischen Leiters 13 trifft die Spitze des Werkzeuges 16 auf die geschlossene Klappe 17 des Isolierstoffgehäuses 2 , wodurch die Klappe 17 des Isolierstoffgehäuses 2 mit einem weichen Bewegungsablauf und unter optimaler Umsetzung der Kraft aus der Vorschubbewegung des Werkzeuges 16, zum öffnen der Klappe 17, in den Betätigungskanal 15 hineingedrückt wird. Aufgrund der mit dem Werkzeug 16 aufgewendeten Kraft auf die Klappe 17 gibt das Rastmittel 18 die Klappe 17 frei und biegt diese in den Betätigungskanal 15. Die Nachgiebigkeit der Klappe 17 wird durch das an der Klappe 17 befindliche Filmscharnier 22 erreicht. Das Filmscharnier 22 ist senkrecht zur Längsseite und parallel zur Schmalseite an der Betätigungsöffnung 14 des Isolierstoffgehäuses 2 angeordnet. D.h. die Klappe 17 ist über das Filmscharnier 22 mit dem Isolierstoffgehäuse 2 verbunden und besteht vorteilhafter Weise aus dem gleichen isolierenden Material wie das Isolierstoffgehäuse 2 der Reihenklemme 1. In den Figuren 1 bis 3 ist die Klappe 17 an der Betätigungsöffnung 14 aus der Draufsicht der Schmalseite des Isolierstoffgehäuses 2 her gesehen, hinter der Leitereinführungsöffnung 12 und der quadratisch oder rechteckig ausgeführten Betätigungsöffnung 14 durch das Filmscharnier 22, beweglich angeordnet. Wird die Spitze des Werkzeuges 16 im Betätigungskanal 15 weiter hineingeschoben erfolgt dann ein Wegdrücken des Klemmschenkels 6 der Federkraftklemme 4, wodurch die Klemmstelle 5 geöffnet wird, entweder um einen elektrischen Leiter 13 in der Klemmstelle 5 zu stecken oder um einen geklemmten elektrischen Leiter 13 wieder aus der Klemmstelle 5 zu lösen.According to the invention, the actuating opening 14 of the actuating channel 15 is closed by a flap 17. To open the spring force element 4, it is therefore necessary to introduce a screwdriver blade as a tool 16 in the actuating channel 15. When inserting the tool 16 in almost parallel extension direction of the electrical conductor 13, the tip of the tool 16 hits the closed flap 17 of the insulating housing 2, whereby the flap 17 of the insulating housing 2 with a smooth movement and under optimal implementation of the force from the advancing movement of the tool 16, to open the flap 17, is pressed into the actuating channel 15. Due to the force exerted on the flap 17 by the tool 16, the locking means 18 releases the flap 17 and bends it into the actuating channel 15. The flexibility of the flap 17 is achieved by the film hinge 22 located on the flap 17. The film hinge 22 is arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal side and parallel to the narrow side of the actuating opening 14 of the insulating housing 2. That is, the flap 17 is connected via the film hinge 22 with the insulating 2 and advantageously consists of the same insulating material as the insulating 2 of the terminal block 1. In the Figures 1 to 3, the flap 17 is seen at the actuating opening 14 from the top view of the narrow side of the insulating material 2 ago, behind the conductor insertion opening 12 and the square or rectangular running actuating opening 14 through the film hinge 22, movably arranged. If the tip of the tool 16 is pushed further in the actuating channel 15 then pushing away the clamping leg 6 of the spring terminal 4, whereby the terminal point 5 is opened, either to put an electrical conductor 13 in the terminal point 5 or a clamped electrical conductor 13 again to release the nip 5.
Bei der Entnahme des Werkzeuges 16 aus dem Isolierstoffgehäuse 2 der Reihenklemme 1 durch herausziehen des Werkzeuges 16 aus dem Betätigungskanal 15 schwingt die Klappe 17 automatisch wieder in die Ursprungslage zurück und verschließt somit bündig die Betätigungsöffnung 14 des Betätigungskanals 15 des Isolierstoffgehäuses 2 an der Oberseite 19 der Reihenklemme 1. Das Verschließen der Betätigungsöffnung 14 erfolgt durch das an der Klappe 17 und der Betätigungsöffnung 14 angebrachte Rastmittel 18. Das Rastmittel 18 ist in den Figuren 2 und 3 näher beschrieben und ausführlicher dargestellt.When removing the tool 16 from the insulating housing 2 of the terminal block 1 by pulling the tool 16 from the actuating channel 15, the flap 17 automatically returns to the original position and thus flush closes the actuating opening 14 of the actuating channel 15 of the insulating housing 2 at the top 19 of Terminal block 1. The closing of the actuating opening 14 is effected by the latching means 18 attached to the flap 17 and the actuating opening 14. The latching means 18 is described in more detail in FIGS. 2 and 3 and shown in more detail.
Zur optischen Unterscheidung von äußerlich baugleichen Reihenklemmen 1 , die aber mit unterschiedlichen im Isolierstoffgehäuse 2 bestückten Leiteranschlusselementen 4 ausgestattet sind, ist die geschlossene Klappe 17 auf der sichtbaren Oberfläche 19 mit einem Merkmal 23 gekennzeichnet. Das Merkmal 23 der Kennzeichnung kann aus Buchstaben bestehen, die beispielsweise erhaben oder vertieft auf der Oberfläche der Klappe angebracht sind. Es können dabei Buchstaben oder pictogrammartige Zeichen, beispielsweise die Abbildung eines Schraubendrehers verwendet werden.For the optical differentiation of externally identical terminal blocks 1, but which are equipped with different in the insulating housing 2 equipped conductor connection elements 4, the closed flap 17 is on the visible surface 19 with a feature 23. The feature 23 of the tag may consist of letters, for example, raised or recessed mounted on the surface of the flap. It can be used letters or pictogram-like characters, such as the image of a screwdriver.
Fig.2 zeigt ein Isolierstoffgehäuse 2 mit zwei Leitereinführungsöffnungen 12 und zwei Betätigungsöffnungen 14, wobei die Klappen 17 der Betätigungsöffnungen 14 zum besseren Verständnis nach oben aufgeklappt dargestellt sind. Aufgrund des zur Befestigung der Klappe 17 am Isolierstoffgehäuse 2 angebrachten Filmscharniers 22, kann die Klappe 17 auch nach oben geschwenkt werden. Damit die Klappe 17 nicht nach beiden Richtungen hin und her bzw. nach oben und nach unten oder umgekehrt schwingen kann, ist kurz unterhalb der Kante der Betätigungsöffnung 14 im Betätigungskanal 15 als Rastmittel 18 eine Nut 21 oder Rille angeordnet. Die Nut 21 im Betätigungskanal 15 befindet sich an der der Leitereinführungsöffnung 12 zugewandten Seite. Das Gegenteil zur Nut 21 bildet das Rastmittel 18 an der rechtwinklig zur Oberfläche 19 vorhandenen Schmalfläche 24 der Klappe 17, welches aus einer Rippe 20 besteht. Kommen die beiden Rastmittel 18 Nut 21 und Rippe 20 zum Kontakt, ist die Betätigungsöffnung 14 durch die Klappe 17 mit der Oberfläche 1 9 des Isolierstoffgehäuses 2 bündig verschlossen. Die Klappe 17 befindet sich somit in der Ursprungslage (siehe Fig.1).2 shows an insulating housing 2 with two conductor insertion openings 12 and two actuating openings 14, wherein the flaps 17 of the actuating openings 14 are shown unfolded for better understanding. Due to the attachment of the flap 17 mounted on the insulating housing 2 film hinge 22, the flap 17 can also be pivoted upwards. So that the flap 17 can not oscillate in both directions back and forth or up and down or vice versa, a groove 21 or groove is located just below the edge of the actuating opening 14 in the actuating channel 15 as a locking means 18. The groove 21 in the actuating channel 15 is located at the conductor insertion opening 12 facing side. The opposite of the groove 21 forms the locking means 18 at the right angle to the surface 19 existing narrow surface 24 of the flap 17, which consists of a rib 20. Come the two locking means 18 groove 21 and rib 20 to Contact, the actuating opening 14 is closed by the flap 17 with the surface 1 9 of the insulating housing 2 flush. The flap 17 is thus in the original position (see Fig.1).
Aus der Fig.3 ist zu entnehmen, das das Isolierstoffgehäuse 2 für die Reihenklemme 1 mit Doppelanschlüssen zur Reduzierung der Anzahl der Öffnungen 14 auch mit Klappen 17 verschlossen werden können. Als Rastmittel 18 weisen die Klappen 17 eine ballige Stirnfläche 24 auf. Die ballige Stirnfläche 24 der Klappe 17 rastet beim Verschließen der Betätigungsöffnung 14 in das Rastmittel 18 des Betätigungskanals 15 der Rille 19 ein. From Fig.3 it can be seen that the insulating 2 can be closed for the terminal block 1 with double connections to reduce the number of openings 14 and 17 with flaps. As latching means 18, the flaps 17 have a spherical end face 24. The spherical end face 24 of the flap 17 engages when closing the actuating opening 14 in the locking means 18 of the actuating channel 15 of the groove 19 a.
BezuαszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
1 schraubloser elektrischer Verbinder1 screwless electrical connector
2 Isolierstoffgehäuse2 insulating housing
3 Öffnung für Leiteranschlusselement3 opening for conductor connection element
4 Leiteranschlusselement (Federkraftklemme)4 conductor connection element (spring-loaded terminal)
5 Klemmstelle5 nip
6 Schlaufenteil6 loop part
7 Öffnung für Verbinderschiene7 opening for connector rail
8 Verbindungsschiene (Kontaktstück)8 connecting rail (contact piece)
9 Öffnungen für Sammelschiene (Tragschiene)9 openings for busbar (mounting rail)
10 Schenkel10 thighs
11 Tragfuß11 support foot
12 Leitereinführungsöffnung12 conductor entry opening
13 Elektrischer Leiter13 electrical conductor
14 Betätigungsöffnung14 actuating opening
15 Betätigungskanal15 actuating channel
16 Betätigungswerkzeug16 operating tool
17 Klappe17 flap
18 Rastmittel18 locking means
19 Oberseite der Reihenklemme19 top of the terminal block
20 Rippe20 rib
21 Nut21 groove
22 Filmscharnier22 movie hinge
23 Merkmal der Kennzeichnung23 Characteristic of the marking
24 Stirnfläche 24 face

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1. Reihenklemme (1) mit Sammelschienenanschluss, insbesondere Reihenklemme, mit einem Isolierstoffgehäuse (2) und mit mindestem einem Leiteranschlusselement (4), und mit einer elektrisch leitenden Verbindungsschiene (8), wobei dasTerminal block (1) with busbar connection, in particular terminal block, with an insulating housing (2) and with at least one conductor connection element (4), and with an electrically conductive connecting rail (8), wherein the
Isolierstoffgehäuse (2) mindestens eine Leitereinführungsöffnung (12) zum Einführen eines anzuschließenden elektrischen Leiters (13) und mindestens eine Betätigungsöffnung (14) zum Einführen eines Betätigungswerkzeuges (16) aufweist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Betätigungsöffnung (14), im Isolierstoffgehäuse (2) durch eine Klappe (17) verschließbar, ausgebildet ist.Insulating housing (2) has at least one conductor insertion opening (12) for insertion of an electrical conductor (13) to be connected and at least one actuating opening (14) for insertion of an actuating tool (16), characterized in that the actuating opening (14) in the insulating housing (2) closable by a flap (17) is formed.
2. Reihenklemme nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Klappe (17) mit dem Isolierstoffgehäuse (2) eine gemeinsame Oberfläche (19) bildet.2. Terminal block according to claim 1, characterized in that the flap (17) with the insulating housing (2) forms a common surface (19).
3. Reihenklemme nach Anspruch 1 bis 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Klappe (17) aus isolierendem Material besteht.3. Terminal block according to claim 1 to 2, characterized in that the flap (17) consists of insulating material.
4. Reihenklemme nach Anspruch 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Klappe (17) der Form der Betätigungsöffnung (14) angepasst ist.4. Terminal block according to claim 1 to 3, characterized in that the flap (17) is adapted to the shape of the actuating opening (14).
5. Reihenklemme nach Anspruch 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Klappe (17) beweglich angeordnet ist.5. Terminal block according to claim 1 to 4, characterized in that the flap (17) is arranged to be movable.
6. Reihenklemme nach Anspruch 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Beweglichkeit der Klappe (17) durch ein Filmscharnier (22) erreicht wird.6. Terminal block according to claim 1 to 5, characterized in that the mobility of the flap (17) by a film hinge (22) is achieved.
7. Reihenklemme nach Anspruch 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Ursprungslage der Klappe (17) durch angeordnete Rastmittel (18) festgelegt wird.7. Terminal block according to claim 1 to 6, characterized in that the original position of the flap (17) is determined by arranged latching means (18).
8. Reihenklemme nach Anspruch 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Rastmittel (18) an der Klappe (17) und an der Betätigungsöffnung (14) angeordnet sind. 8. Terminal block according to claim 1 to 7, characterized in that the latching means (18) on the flap (17) and on the actuating opening (14) are arranged.
9. Reihenklemme nach Anspruch 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Rastmittel (18) aus Nut (21) und Rippe (20) besteht..9. Terminal block according to claim 1 to 8, characterized in that the latching means (18) consists of groove (21) and rib (20).
10. Reihenklemme nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Oberfläche der Klappe (17) ein Merkmal zur Kennzeichnung (23) unterschiedlicher Reihenklemmen (1 ) enthält. 10. Terminal block according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the surface of the flap (17) includes a feature for identifying (23) different terminal blocks (1).
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