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EP1986281B1
EP1986281B1 EP07290530A EP07290530A EP1986281B1 EP 1986281 B1 EP1986281 B1 EP 1986281B1 EP 07290530 A EP07290530 A EP 07290530A EP 07290530 A EP07290530 A EP 07290530A EP 1986281 B1 EP1986281 B1 EP 1986281B1
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Otto Nachbauer
Richard Dipl.-Ing. Riedel
Christian Eiletz
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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
    • H01R13/52—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
    • H01R13/5202—Sealing means between parts of housing or between housing part and a wall, e.g. sealing rings
    • 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
    • H01R13/73—Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall
    • H01R13/74—Means for mounting coupling parts in openings of a panel
    • H01R13/741—Means for mounting coupling parts in openings of a panel using snap fastening means
    • H01R13/745—Means for mounting coupling parts in openings of a panel using snap fastening means separate from the housing

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  • the invention relates to a method for producing an electrically conductive connection between a arranged in a housing, equipped with electrical contacts component, which is accessible through an opening located in a wall of the housing from the outside, and a supply source, using one with electrical Mating contacts equipped plug-in element, which is attached to the end of a power source connected to the at least two insulated conductors having electrical line.
  • Such a method is used for example in automotive technology to connect in a self-contained housing components, such as sensors of various kinds, via an electrical line to a arranged in a control unit power source.
  • “Source of supply” can be a power source or a signal source or a combined power and signal source.
  • a preferred application for the method according to the invention is the contacting of a sensor for an electric power steering, which is arranged in a housing connected to a steering wheel of a motor vehicle.
  • a connected to such a sensor plug-in element should be mounted so that no vibrations or vibrations occurring during operation of a motor vehicle are transmitted to the sensor by the same.
  • the connector consists of an electrical plug contacts having pin housing and a guide sleeve which is releasably connected to the pin housing. It serves, for example, for the electrical connection of transmission controls in motor vehicles.
  • the guide sleeve is sealed in an opening of the housing wall, through which it protrudes accessible from both sides.
  • the pin housing is fixed by means of the bayonet lock on the guide sleeve.
  • the invention has for its object to make the initially described method so that the component can be electrically connected without mechanical stress in a simple manner with a supply source.
  • the plug-in element is brought by means of serving as a mounting aid holder in a simple manner in its final position in which its mating contacts have been plugged onto the contacts of the component to be connected to the supply source. Subsequently, the holder is released within the housing of the plug-in element, so that vibrations or vibrations which act on the holder from the outside, are not transmitted to the plug-in element and the component. In this case, the holder, through which the conductors connected to the plug element are passed, remains in the housing or in the opening in which or which it is finally fastened.
  • the holder has a closure element for closing the opening of the housing, which closes the opening in the housing preferably moisture-tight after complete implementation of the method.
  • the component including plug-in element and other parts located in the housing are then simultaneously protected against contamination.
  • the sensor 1 with an electrical component is referred to, which is equipped with electrical contacts 2. It is referred to below as "sensor 1."
  • the sensor 1 is arranged in the way of pre-assembly in a subsequently closed housing 3.
  • the contacts 2 are designed, for example, as plug pins
  • the closed housing 3 has an initially open opening 4 , in the height of the sensor 1 is mounted and through which the sensor 1 is accessible for electrically conductive connection to a not shown with supply source.
  • the sensor 1 may be, for example, an element of an electrically operated power steering system of a motor vehicle, which is to be electrically connected to a control unit thereof, in which a current and / or signal source is present as a supply source.
  • a current and / or signal source is present as a supply source.
  • Fig. 1 is in this sense a steering shaft 5 of a motor vehicle dashed lines, around which the housing 3 is arranged.
  • the structure of the sensor 1 is arbitrary within wide limits. It will therefore not be discussed further. It may, for example, also be coupled to a device which is movable together with the steering shaft 5.
  • one of the 4 and 5 apparent plug-in element 6 are used with mating contacts 7 for the contacts 2 of the sensor 1, to which isolated conductors 8 are connected to a corresponding, not shown with connecting line.
  • the mating contacts 7 are designed, for example, as sockets which can be plugged onto plug pins of the sensor 1.
  • the plug-in element 6 is according to Fig. 4 set in a holder 9 made of plastic, whose structure, for example, from the FIGS. 2 and 3 evident.
  • the holder 9 consists of two mutually parallel spaced arms 10 and 11, which are dimensioned such that the outer dimensions of the holder 9 smaller as the clear width of the opening 4 of the housing 3 and which are connected together at one end by a closure element 12. At their free ends facing away from the closure element 12, the two arms 10 and 11 each have a groove-shaped depression 13 or 14.
  • the closure element 12 also has an O-ring 15 serving to seal the opening 4 in the housing 3.
  • the plug-in element 6 according to Fig. 4 between the free ends of the arms 10 and 11 set so that it protrudes with a substantial length on the same or on the holder 9, as it is in the Fig. 4 and 6 is shown.
  • the plug connectors 6 mounted projections in the recesses 13 and 14 of the arms 10 and 11 a.
  • the method according to the invention is carried out, for example, as follows:
  • the mounting position of the fixed in the holder 9 plug element 6 goes out Fig. 4 out.
  • a portion 17 of the wall of the housing 3 is also shown with, in which the opening 4 is located.
  • the closure element 12 of the holder 9 is in the opening 4, which is preferably closed by the same moisture-proof.
  • the sensor 1, on the contacts 2, the plug-in element 6 has been plugged in the mounting position, is in Fig. 4 for the sake of clarity not shown.
  • Fig. 5 shows the position of the holder 9 after its release from the plug-in element 6.
  • the holder 9 from his in Fig. 4 shown assembly position rotated about the axis of the plug member 6, and preferably at an angle of 90 °, so that the arms 10 and 11 are released from the plug-in element 6 and separated by air gaps thereof.
  • the Holder 9 is also rotated in the opening 4 lying closure element 12 and fixed, for example by means of a bayonet lock firmly and moisture-tight in the opening 4.
  • the connected to the plug-in element 6 8 which extend with preference odd-numbered or undulating between plug-in element 6 and closure element 12, as in the Fig. 4, 5 and 6 is shown.
  • the holder 9 can in another, in the 6 and 7 illustrated embodiment at the free ends of its arms 10 and 11 also be equipped with bevels 18 and 19, which serve to lift the arms 10 and 11 from the plug-in element 6.
  • the same is pushed out in the insertion direction on the plug-in element 6, when the same has reached the mounting position on the sensor 1.
  • the housing 3 in this embodiment, on either side of the sensor 1, one in each Fig. 1 schematically indicated inclined ramp 20 and 21 attached to which the arms 10 and 1 are pushed with their bevels 15 and 16 until they are released from the plug-in element 6.
  • the closure element 12 also fixed in the opening 4, for example by snapping, and closes the same moisture-tight.

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The method involves connecting a plug-in element (6) with insulated conductors (8), which are connected to the plug-in element initially to ends of a fastener (9), which is made of plastics, where external dimensions of the fastener are smaller than clearance of an opening of housing. The plug-in element is conducted through the opening of the housing, and mounted on a contact of the component. The fastener is unfastened subsequently after reaching an end position of the plug-in element under disposition in the housing and/or in the opening from the plug-in element.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Verfahren zur Herstellung einer elektrisch leitenden Verbindung zwischen einem in einem Gehäuse angeordneten, mit elektrischen Kontakten ausgerüsteten Bauteil, das durch eine in einer Wandung des Gehäuses befindliche Öffnung von außen zugänglich ist, und einer Speisequelle, unter Verwendung eines mit elektrischen Gegenkontakten bestückten Steckelements, das am Ende einer mit der Speisequelle verbundenen, mindestens zwei isolierte Leiter aufweisenden elektrischen Leitung angebracht ist.The invention relates to a method for producing an electrically conductive connection between a arranged in a housing, equipped with electrical contacts component, which is accessible through an opening located in a wall of the housing from the outside, and a supply source, using one with electrical Mating contacts equipped plug-in element, which is attached to the end of a power source connected to the at least two insulated conductors having electrical line.

Ein solches Verfahren wird beispielsweise in der Automobiltechnik eingesetzt, um in einem an sich geschlossenen Gehäuse angeordnete Bauteile, wie beispielsweise Sensoren unterschiedlichster Art, über eine elektrische Leitung an eine in einer Steuereinheit angeordnete Speisequelle anzuschließen. "Speisequelle" kann dabei eine Stromquelle oder eine Signalquelle oder eine kombinierte Strom- und Signalquelle sein. Ein bevorzugtes Einsatzgebiet für das Verfahren nach der Erfindung ist die Kontaktierung eines Sensors für eine elektrische Servolenkung, der in einem mit einem Lenkrad eines Kraftfahrzeugs verbundenen Gehäuse angeordnet ist. Ein mit einem solchen Sensor verbundenes Steckelement soll so angebracht sein, daß durch dasselbe keine beim Betrieb eines Kraftfahrzeugs auftretenden Erschütterungen bzw. Vibrationen an den Sensor übertragen werden.Such a method is used for example in automotive technology to connect in a self-contained housing components, such as sensors of various kinds, via an electrical line to a arranged in a control unit power source. "Source of supply" can be a power source or a signal source or a combined power and signal source. A preferred application for the method according to the invention is the contacting of a sensor for an electric power steering, which is arranged in a housing connected to a steering wheel of a motor vehicle. A connected to such a sensor plug-in element should be mounted so that no vibrations or vibrations occurring during operation of a motor vehicle are transmitted to the sensor by the same.

Aus der DE 197 52 921 A1 geht ein elektrischer Steckverbinder zur Herstellung einer durch eine Gehäusewand ragenden elektrisch leitenden Verbindung hervor. Der Steckverbinder besteht aus einem elektrische Steckkontakte aufweisenden Stiftgehäuse und einer Führungshülse, die mit dem Stiftgehäuse lösbar zu verbinden ist. Er dient beispielsweise zur elektrischen Verbindung von Getriebesteuerungen in Kraftfahrzeugen. In Gebrauchslage liegt die Führungshülse abgedichtet in einer Öffnung der Gehäusewand, durch welche sie von beiden Seiten zugänglich hindurchragt. Das Stiftgehäuse ist mittels des Bajonettverschlusses an der Führungshülse festgelegt.From the DE 197 52 921 A1 goes out an electrical connector for producing a protruding through a housing wall electrically conductive connection. The connector consists of an electrical plug contacts having pin housing and a guide sleeve which is releasably connected to the pin housing. It serves, for example, for the electrical connection of transmission controls in motor vehicles. In the position of use, the guide sleeve is sealed in an opening of the housing wall, through which it protrudes accessible from both sides. The pin housing is fixed by means of the bayonet lock on the guide sleeve.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, das eingangs geschilderte Verfahren so zu gestalten, daß das Bauteil ohne mechanische Belastung auf einfache Weise mit einer Speisequelle elektrisch leitend verbunden werden kann.The invention has for its object to make the initially described method so that the component can be electrically connected without mechanical stress in a simple manner with a supply source.

Diese Aufgabe wird gemäß der Erfindung dadurch gelöst,

  • daß das Steckelement mit daran angeschlossenen Leitern zunächst an einem Ende eines Halters aus Kunststoff befestigt wird, dessen äußere Abmessungen kleiner als die lichte Weite der Öffnung des Gehäuses sind,
  • daß danach das Steckelement mittels des Halters durch die Öffnung des Gehäuses durchgeführt und auf die Kontakte des Bauteils aufgesteckt wird und
  • daß der Halter anschließend nach Erreichen der Endposition des Steckelements, unter Verbleib im Gehäuse bzw. in dessen Öffnung von dem Steckelement gelöst wird.
This object is achieved according to the invention characterized
  • that the plug-in element with conductors connected thereto is first attached to one end of a holder made of plastic, the outer dimensions of which are smaller than the clear width of the opening of the housing,
  • that thereafter the plug element is carried out by means of the holder through the opening of the housing and plugged onto the contacts of the component, and
  • that the holder is then released after reaching the end position of the plug element, remaining in the housing or in the opening of the plug element.

Mit diesem Verfahren wird das Steckelement mittels des als Montagehilfe dienenden Halters auf einfache Weise in seine Endposition gebracht, in welcher seine Gegenkontakte auf die Kontakte des mit der Speisequelle zu verbindenden Bauteils aufgesteckt worden sind. Anschließend wird der Halter innerhalb des Gehäuses von dem Steckelement gelöst, so daß Erschütterungen oder Vibrationen die auf den Halter von außen einwirken, nicht auf das Steckelement und das Bauteil übertragen werden. Dabei verbleibt der Halter, durch welchen auch die mit dem Steckelement verbundenen Leiter hindurchgeführt sind, im Gehäuse bzw. in dessen Öffnung, in welchem bzw. welcher er abschließend befestigt wird.With this method, the plug-in element is brought by means of serving as a mounting aid holder in a simple manner in its final position in which its mating contacts have been plugged onto the contacts of the component to be connected to the supply source. Subsequently, the holder is released within the housing of the plug-in element, so that vibrations or vibrations which act on the holder from the outside, are not transmitted to the plug-in element and the component. In this case, the holder, through which the conductors connected to the plug element are passed, remains in the housing or in the opening in which or which it is finally fastened.

In bevorzugter Ausführungsform weist der Halter ein Verschlußelement zum Verschließen der Öffnung des Gehäuses auf, das nach vollständiger Durchführung des Verfahrens die Öffnung im Gehäuse vorzugsweise feuchtigkeitsdicht verschließt. Das Bauteil einschließlich Steckelement sowie andere in dem Gehäuse befindliche Teile sind dann gleichzeitig gegen Verschmutzung geschützt.In a preferred embodiment, the holder has a closure element for closing the opening of the housing, which closes the opening in the housing preferably moisture-tight after complete implementation of the method. The component including plug-in element and other parts located in the housing are then simultaneously protected against contamination.

Das Verfahren nach der Erfindung wird anhand der Zeichnungen in Ausführungsbeispielen erläutert.The method according to the invention will be explained with reference to the drawings in embodiments.

Es zeigen:

  • Fig. 1 in schematischer Darstellung ein Gehäuse mit einem elektrischen Bauteil, das mit dem Verfahren nach der Erfindung kontaktiert werden soll.
  • Fig. 2 und 3 zwei unterschiedliche Ansichten eines bei dem Verfahren verwendbaren Halters.
  • Fig. 4 den Halter nach den Fig. 2 und 3 mit daran angebrachtem Steckelement.
  • Fig. 5 den vom Steckelement gelösten Halter.
  • Fig. 6 und 7 eine gegenüber den Fig. 2 und 3 andere Ausführungsform des Halters.
Show it:
  • Fig. 1 a schematic view of a housing with an electrical component to be contacted by the method according to the invention.
  • FIGS. 2 and 3 two different views of a holder usable in the method.
  • Fig. 4 the holder after the FIGS. 2 and 3 with attached plug-in element.
  • Fig. 5 the holder released from the plug element.
  • 6 and 7 one opposite the FIGS. 2 and 3 another embodiment of the holder.

Mit 1 ist ein elektrisches Bauteil bezeichnet, das mit elektrischen Kontakten 2 ausgerüstet ist. Es wird im folgenden als ,,Sensor 1 " bezeichnet. Der Sensor 1 ist im Wege der Vormontage in einem danach verschlossenen Gehäuse 3 angeordnet. Die Kontakte 2 sind beispielsweise als Steckerstifte ausgeführt. Das an sich geschlossene Gehäuse 3 hat eine zunächst noch offene Öffnung 4, in deren Höhe der Sensor 1 angebracht ist und durch welche der Sensor 1 zum elektrisch leitenden Verbinden mit einer nicht mit dargestellten Speisequelle zugänglich ist.1 with an electrical component is referred to, which is equipped with electrical contacts 2. It is referred to below as "sensor 1." The sensor 1 is arranged in the way of pre-assembly in a subsequently closed housing 3. The contacts 2 are designed, for example, as plug pins The closed housing 3 has an initially open opening 4 , in the height of the sensor 1 is mounted and through which the sensor 1 is accessible for electrically conductive connection to a not shown with supply source.

Der Sensor 1 kann beispielsweise ein Element einer elektrisch betriebenen Servolenkung eines Kraftfahrzeugs sein, der mit einer Steuereinheit desselben elektrisch leitend zu verbinden ist, in welcher als Speisequelle eine Strom- und/oder Signalquelle vorhanden ist. In Fig. 1 ist in diesem Sinne eine Lenkwelle 5 eines Kraftfahrzeugs gestrichelt eingezeichnet, um welche herum das Gehäuse 3 angeordnet ist. Der Aufbau des Sensors 1 ist in weiten Grenzen beliebig. Es wird daher auf denselben nicht weiter eingegangen. Er kann beispielsweise auch mit einer Einrichtung gekoppelt sein, die zusammen mit der Lenkwelle 5 bewegbar ist.The sensor 1 may be, for example, an element of an electrically operated power steering system of a motor vehicle, which is to be electrically connected to a control unit thereof, in which a current and / or signal source is present as a supply source. In Fig. 1 is in this sense a steering shaft 5 of a motor vehicle dashed lines, around which the housing 3 is arranged. The structure of the sensor 1 is arbitrary within wide limits. It will therefore not be discussed further. It may, for example, also be coupled to a device which is movable together with the steering shaft 5.

Zum Verbinden des Sensors 1 mit einer Speisequelle kann ein aus den Fig. 4 und 5 ersichtliches Steckelement 6 mit Gegenkontakten 7 für die Kontakte 2 des Sensors 1 verwendet werden, an welche isolierte Leiter 8 einer entsprechenden, nicht mit dargestellten Verbindungsleitung angeschlossen sind. Die Gegenkontakte 7 sind beispielsweise als Steckbuchsen ausgeführt, die auf Steckerstifte des Sensors 1 aufsteckbar sind. Das Steckelement 6 ist gemäß Fig. 4 in einem Halter 9 aus Kunststoff festgelegt, dessen Aufbau beispielsweise aus den Fig. 2 und 3 hervorgeht.For connecting the sensor 1 with a supply source, one of the 4 and 5 apparent plug-in element 6 are used with mating contacts 7 for the contacts 2 of the sensor 1, to which isolated conductors 8 are connected to a corresponding, not shown with connecting line. The mating contacts 7 are designed, for example, as sockets which can be plugged onto plug pins of the sensor 1. The plug-in element 6 is according to Fig. 4 set in a holder 9 made of plastic, whose structure, for example, from the FIGS. 2 and 3 evident.

Der Halter 9 besteht aus zwei mit Abstand parallel zueinander verlaufenden Armen 10 und 11, die derart bemessen sind, daß die äußeren Abmessungen des Halters 9 kleiner als die lichte Weite der Öffnung 4 des Gehäuses 3 sind und die an einem Ende durch ein Verschlußelement 12 miteinander verbunden sind. An ihren dem Verschlußelement 12 abgewandten freien Enden haben die beiden Arme 10 und 11 jeweils eine nutförmige Vertiefung 13 bzw. 14. Das Verschlußelement 12 weist außerdem einen der Abdichtung der Öffnung 4 im Gehäuse 3 dienenden O-Ring 15 auf. In Montageposition ist das Steckelement 6 gemäß Fig. 4 zwischen den freien Enden der Arme 10 und 11 so festgelegt, daß es mit einer wesentlichen Länge über dieselben bzw. über den Halter 9 hinausragt, so wie es in den Fig. 4 und 6 dargestellt ist. Dabei greifen am Steckverbinder 6 angebrachte Vorsprünge in die Vertiefungen 13 und 14 der Arme 10 und 11 ein.The holder 9 consists of two mutually parallel spaced arms 10 and 11, which are dimensioned such that the outer dimensions of the holder 9 smaller as the clear width of the opening 4 of the housing 3 and which are connected together at one end by a closure element 12. At their free ends facing away from the closure element 12, the two arms 10 and 11 each have a groove-shaped depression 13 or 14. The closure element 12 also has an O-ring 15 serving to seal the opening 4 in the housing 3. In the mounting position, the plug-in element 6 according to Fig. 4 between the free ends of the arms 10 and 11 set so that it protrudes with a substantial length on the same or on the holder 9, as it is in the Fig. 4 and 6 is shown. In this case, the plug connectors 6 mounted projections in the recesses 13 and 14 of the arms 10 and 11 a.

Das in seiner Außenkontur auf die Abmessungen der Öffnung 4 des Gehäuses 3 abgestimmte Verschlußelement 12 ist mit Durchlässen 16 versehen, durch welche die Leiter 8 feuchtigkeitsdicht hindurchgeführt werden können, so wie es in Fig. 5 dargestellt ist.The matched in its outer contour to the dimensions of the opening 4 of the housing 3 closure element 12 is provided with passages 16 through which the conductors 8 can be passed moisture-tight, as it is in Fig. 5 is shown.

Das Verfahren nach der Erfindung wird beispielsweise wie folgt durchgeführt:The method according to the invention is carried out, for example, as follows:

Die Montageposition des im Halter 9 festgelegten Steckelements 6 geht aus Fig. 4 hervor. Dabei ist zusätzlich ein Abschnitt 17 der Wandung des Gehäuses 3 mit eingezeichnet, in welcher sich die Öffnung 4 befindet. Zum Erreichen dieser Montageposition ist der mit dem Steckelement 6 bestückte Halter 9 durch die Öffnung 4 soweit in das Gehäuse 3 eingeführt worden, bis das Steckelement 6 vollständig auf die Kontakte 2 des Sensors 1 aufgesteckt ist. Nach Erreichen der Montageposition liegt das Verschlußelement 12 des Halters 9 in der Öffnung 4, die von demselben vorzugsweise feuchtigkeitsdicht verschlossen wird. Der Sensor 1, auf dessen Kontakte 2 das Steckelement 6 in der Montageposition aufgesteckt worden ist, ist in Fig. 4 der Übersichtlichkeit halber nicht mit dargestellt.The mounting position of the fixed in the holder 9 plug element 6 goes out Fig. 4 out. In this case, a portion 17 of the wall of the housing 3 is also shown with, in which the opening 4 is located. To achieve this mounting position of the stocked with the plug-in element 6 holder 9 has been inserted through the opening 4 far into the housing 3 until the plug-in element 6 is completely attached to the contacts 2 of the sensor 1. After reaching the mounting position, the closure element 12 of the holder 9 is in the opening 4, which is preferably closed by the same moisture-proof. The sensor 1, on the contacts 2, the plug-in element 6 has been plugged in the mounting position, is in Fig. 4 for the sake of clarity not shown.

Das gilt auch für Fig. 5, welche die Position des Halters 9 nach seinem Lösen vom Steckelement 6 zeigt. Dazu wird der Halter 9 aus seiner in Fig. 4 dargestellten Montageposition um die Achse des Steckelements 6 gedreht, und zwar vorzugsweise um einen Winkel von 90°, so daß die Arme 10 und 11 vom Steckelement 6 gelöst und durch Luftspalte von demselben getrennt sind. Bei der entsprechenden Drehung des Halters 9 wird auch das in der Öffnung 4 liegende Verschlußelement 12 mitgedreht und dabei beispielsweise mittels eines Bajonetverschlusses fest und feuchtigkeitsdicht in der Öffnung 4 festgelegt. Nach Beendigung des Verfahrens besteht keine Verbindung mehr zwischen dem Halter 9 und dem Steckelement 6, so daß vom Halter 9 keine Erschütterungen auf den Sensor 1 übertragen werden können. Das gilt grundsätzlich auch für die an das Steckelement 6 angeschlossenen Leiter 8, die mit Vorzug ungeradlinig bzw. wellenförmig zwischen Steckelement 6 und Verschlußelement 12 verlaufen, so wie es in den Fig. 4, 5 und 6 dargestellt ist.That also applies to Fig. 5 which shows the position of the holder 9 after its release from the plug-in element 6. For this purpose, the holder 9 from his in Fig. 4 shown assembly position rotated about the axis of the plug member 6, and preferably at an angle of 90 °, so that the arms 10 and 11 are released from the plug-in element 6 and separated by air gaps thereof. At the corresponding rotation of the Holder 9 is also rotated in the opening 4 lying closure element 12 and fixed, for example by means of a bayonet lock firmly and moisture-tight in the opening 4. After completion of the process, there is no longer any connection between the holder 9 and the plug-in element 6, so that no vibrations can be transmitted from the holder 9 to the sensor 1. In principle, this also applies to the connected to the plug-in element 6 8, which extend with preference odd-numbered or undulating between plug-in element 6 and closure element 12, as in the Fig. 4, 5 and 6 is shown.

Der Halter 9 kann in einer anderen, in den Fig. 6 und 7 dargestellten Ausführungsform an den freien Enden seiner Arme 10 und 11 auch mit Schrägen 18 und 19 ausgerüstet sein, die zum Abheben der Arme 10 und 11 vom Steckelement 6 dienen. Bei dieser Ausführungsform des Halters 9 wird derselbe in Steckrichtung über das Steckelement 6 hinausgeschoben, wenn dasselbe die Montageposition auf dem Sensor 1 erreicht hat. Im Gehäuse 3 ist bei dieser Ausführungsform beiderseits des Sensors 1 je eine in Fig. 1 schematisch angedeutete schräge Rampe 20 bzw. 21 angebracht, auf welche die Arme 10 und 1 mit ihren Schrägen 15 und 16 aufgeschoben werden, bis sie vom Steckelement 6 gelöst sind. Am Ende dieses Weges liegt bei dieser Ausführungsform des Halters 9 das Verschlußelement 12 ebenfalls fest in der Öffnung 4, beispielsweise durch Einrasten, und verschließt dieselbe feuchtigkeitsdicht.The holder 9 can in another, in the 6 and 7 illustrated embodiment at the free ends of its arms 10 and 11 also be equipped with bevels 18 and 19, which serve to lift the arms 10 and 11 from the plug-in element 6. In this embodiment of the holder 9, the same is pushed out in the insertion direction on the plug-in element 6, when the same has reached the mounting position on the sensor 1. In the housing 3, in this embodiment, on either side of the sensor 1, one in each Fig. 1 schematically indicated inclined ramp 20 and 21 attached to which the arms 10 and 1 are pushed with their bevels 15 and 16 until they are released from the plug-in element 6. At the end of this path is in this embodiment of the holder 9, the closure element 12 also fixed in the opening 4, for example by snapping, and closes the same moisture-tight.

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  1. Method for producing an electrically conductive connection between a component, which is arranged in a housing, is equipped with electrical contacts and is accessible from the outside through an opening located in a wall of the housing, and a feed source, using a plug-type element, which is equipped with electrical mating contacts and is fitted to the end of an electrical line, which is connected to the feed source and has at least two insulated conductors,
    characterized
    - in that the plug-type element (6) with conductors (8) connected thereto is first fixed on one end of a holder (9) made from plastic, whose outer dimensions are smaller than the clear width of the opening (4) of the housing (3),
    - in that then, the plug-type element (6) is passed through the opening (4) of the housing (3) by means of the holder (9) and is plugged onto the contacts (2) of the component (1) and
    - in that the holder (9) is then detached from the plug-type element (6) once the end position of the plug-type element (6) has been reached, whilst remaining in the housing (3) or in its opening (4).
  2. Method according to Claim 1, characterized in that the holder (9) is rotated around the plug-type element (6) so as to release the plug-type element (6) in a position in which a closure element (12), which is part of the holder (9), is in the opening (4) of the housing (3), the closure element (12) being locked at the same time in the opening (4) by means of the rotational movement.
  3. Method according to Claim 2, characterized in that the holder (9) including the closure element (12) is rotated through an angle of 90°.
  4. Method according to Claim 1, characterized in that the holder (9) is pushed in the plug-in direction beyond the plug-type element (6) on ramps (17, 18) arranged in the housing (3) until it is detached from the plug-type element (6) and a closure element (12), which is part of the holder (9), is positioned firmly in the opening (4) of the housing (3).
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