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EP3178135B1
EP3178135B1 EP15742279.1A EP15742279A EP3178135B1 EP 3178135 B1 EP3178135 B1 EP 3178135B1 EP 15742279 A EP15742279 A EP 15742279A EP 3178135 B1 EP3178135 B1 EP 3178135B1
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Irina Lötkemann
Bernard Schlegel
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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
    • H01R13/73—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
    • 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
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/516—Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing, hoods
    • 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
    • H01R13/516—Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing, hoods
    • H01R13/518—Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing, hoods for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R43/00—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T29/00—Metal working
    • Y10T29/49—Method of mechanical manufacture
    • Y10T29/49826—Assembling or joining
    • Y10T29/49877—Assembling or joining of flexible wall, expansible chamber devices [e.g., bellows]

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  • the invention relates to a holding frame for mounting connector modules and for installation in connector housing or for screwing to wall surfaces, wherein the connector modules are inserted into the support frame and support means cooperate with the connector modules provided on opposite wall parts (side parts) of the support frame recesses.
  • the invention further relates to a corresponding production method.
  • Such support frames are used to hold connector modules, the support frame equipped with various connector modules and then inserted into a connector housing and bolted to it.
  • the support frame must be mechanically stable in order to withstand the insertion and pulling forces occurring when assembling or disconnecting the connector can.
  • the support frame described therein consists of two connected via joints frame halves with attachment ends, which are provided with fastening screws.
  • the joints are provided at the attachment ends of the support frame, wherein the possibility of pivoting the frame halves is provided transversely to the side parts of the support frame.
  • respective projections are provided on the attachment ends of the holding frame or the side parts, which engage in corresponding recesses.
  • these projections are inserted by lateral displacement of the side parts in the recesses, wherein subsequently the side parts are pivotable about the longitudinal axis (rotatable).
  • the boundary posts will be fixed according to DE 197 07 120 C1 and EP 0 860 906 A2 are formed as grounding contacts, inserted into the mounting ends, wherein the boundary posts are respectively provided at the outer ends of the side parts and the joints thus lie between the boundary posts.
  • the insertion of the boundary posts represents an additional processing step, whereby the overall production of the holding frame is more complex and thus more expensive.
  • a simple waiver of the insertion of the boundary posts leads to the fact that the support frame would not be secured against axial displacement of the side parts. It could therefore be in use (especially in Ersteinbau) come to such a shift, so that the holding frame disintegrates into its frame halves. This would affect safe handling of the support frame.
  • the limiting posts additionally have the function of a ground contact, this double function but also limits the possibilities for positions at which such a grounding contact can be provided.
  • the invention has the object of developing the known support frame to the effect that a simplified and / or less costly production with additional flexibility in positioning or omitting ground contacts is made possible without a safe handling of the support frame would be affected.
  • a support frame for mounting connector modules and for installation in connector housing or for screwing to wall surfaces wherein the connector modules are inserted into the support frame and support means cooperate with the connector modules provided at opposite side portions of the support frame recesses, wherein the recesses as laterally closed Openings are formed in the side parts of the holding frame, wherein the holding frame comprises two hinged halves, wherein the separation of the holding frame is provided parallel to the side parts of the frame, wherein joints are arranged in attachment ends of the holding frame such that when screwing the holding frame on a mounting surface align the frame parts such that the side parts of the holding frame are aligned at right angles to the mounting surface and one or more inserted connector modules on di e holding means have a positive connection with the holding frame, and wherein the attachment ends each having a mounting portion which extends in the screwed state parallel to the mounting surface, wherein a holding frame half in at least one attachment portion has a projecting towards the other holding frame half projection in a recess engaged in the attachment portion of the other
  • Another aspect of the invention consists in a method for producing a holding frame according to the invention, namely in a method for producing a A holding frame for holding connector modules and for mounting in connector housing or for screwing to wall surfaces, wherein the connector modules are inserted into the holding frame and support means cooperate with the connector modules provided on opposite side parts of the support frame recesses, wherein the support frame comprises two hinged halves, wherein the separation of the support frame is provided parallel to the side parts of the frame, comprising the steps of: manufacturing support frame halves such that the recesses are formed as laterally closed openings in the side parts of the support frame, and assembling the support frame halves, wherein after assembly joints in Fixing ends of the holding frame are arranged such that align when screwing the holding frame to a mounting surface, the frame parts such that the side parts of the holding frame at right angles to Attachment surface are aligned and one or more inserted connector modules via the support means have a positive connection with the holding frame, wherein the attachment ends each having a mounting portion which extends in the screwe
  • the present invention is related to the teaching of DE 197 07 120 C1 and EP 0 860 906 A2 In common that a mounting or dismounting of the connector modules without special tools is possible. Likewise, the invention also applies that the connector modules are mounted in a form-fitting manner in the holding frame after installation of the holding frame in a connector housing or on a wall surface and thus overall high mechanical stability for receiving or transmitting the plug and pull the connector is present.
  • FIGS. 1a, 1b . 2a and 2b a holding frame 1 is shown for connector modules 2, wherein in Fig. 2a and 2b the holding frame is open and in Fig. 1a and 1b closed is.
  • the holding frame 1 is after the insertion of connector modules 2 for installation in connector housing (see DE 197 07 120 C1 and EP 0 860 906 A2 ) or for fixing over a breakthrough of a mounting surface / mounting wall provided.
  • the support frame 1 consists of two connected via joints 3 frame halves 4, 5 with attachment ends 6, which can be provided with mounting screws (not shown), and side panels 8.
  • the joints 3 are provided on the attachment ends 6 of the support frame 1, wherein the possibility of swiveling the frame halves 4, 5 is provided transversely to the side parts 8 of the holding frame 1 (as from the comparison of Fig. 1a, 1b and 2a, 2b can be seen).
  • each formations are provided on the attachment ends 6 of the support frame 1, which engage in corresponding recesses. After introduction of the projections in the recesses, the side parts are pivotable about the longitudinal axis (rotatable).
  • the connector modules 2 are provided with projecting, approximately rectangular holding means 9 and may have additional resilient latching hooks (not shown).
  • additional resilient latching hooks (not shown).
  • recesses 11 are provided, in which the support means 9 dive when inserting the connector modules 2 in the support frame 1.
  • the frame halves 4, 5 are opened so far around the joints 3, that the connector modules 2 can be used.
  • the possibly provided latching hooks can initially engage under the lower edges of the side parts 8 of the frame halves 4, 5 during insertion.
  • the frame halves 4, 5 are capped together, d. H. the holding frame 1 is closed, wherein the holding means 9 reach into the recesses 11 and a secure, positive retention of the connector modules 2 in the holding frame 1 is effected.
  • the attachment ends 6 each have a mounting portion which in the screwed-on state (see Fig. 1a and 1b ) extends parallel to the mounting surface (not shown).
  • the extension plane of this attachment portion extends in the case of Fig. 1b horizontally and at right angles to the plane of the drawing.
  • the projections 7 of the frame half 5 extend in the plane of extension in the direction of the frame half 4, more precisely in the recesses 10 of the frame half 4 inside.
  • the projections 7 and recesses 10 are respectively disposed at the outermost end of the fixing portions (in the longitudinal direction). Since the projections 7 thus to a certain extent enclose the opposite holding frame half 4 in the plane of extent, thus a relative displacement along the longitudinal axis for the frame half 4, 5 and thus also for the side parts 8 is prevented. In other words, it blocks in the presentation of Fig. 1a upper projection 7 in engagement with the corresponding recess 10 a movement obliquely right above (in the illustration), while the lower projection 7 in engagement with the corresponding recess 10 prevents a movement obliquely bottom left (in the illustration).
  • the recess may also be slit-shaped, so that a lateral displacement of the side parts 8 in both directions is prevented by the engagement of a single projection.
  • Slit-shaped in this context is to be understood that the recess has at least two opposite flanks against which the projection abuts, whereby the lateral displacement is prevented.
  • This variant is therefore not limited to a slot as a return, as well as, for example, a return to the Shape of a mushroom, a semicircle, a triangle, etc. are to be regarded as slit-shaped.
  • each holding frame half each having a projection and a recess (at opposite ends).
  • the projection 7 is designed as long as in this embodiment, that the engagement is not terminated even in the unfolded state of the support frame 1 (see Fig. 2b ), so that the prevention of lateral movement is maintained even in the unfolded state. This prevents the support frame from being unintentionally disassembled into its halves.
  • Fig. 3 shows a schematic flow diagram of a method according to the invention for producing a holding frame according to the invention.
  • the method 100 includes the steps of making 102 the support frame halves and assembling 104 the support frame halves.
  • the support frame comprises two hinged halves, wherein the separation of the support frame is provided parallel to the side parts of the frame.
  • step 102 first, the holding frame halves are manufactured in such a way that the recesses are formed as laterally closed openings in the side parts of the holding frame.
  • the forming of the apertures is accomplished by sheet metal working (e.g., stamping, cutting, lasering, etc.) as part of manufacturing the retainer frame halves in stamping and bending technique.
  • step 104 the mounting frame halves is joined together, wherein joints are arranged in attachment ends of the holding frame such that align when screwing the holding frame on a mounting surface, the frame parts such that the side parts of the holding frame are aligned perpendicular to the mounting surface and one or more used connector modules via the support means have a positive connection with the support frame.
  • the attachment ends each have a mounting portion that extends in the screwed-on state parallel to the mounting surface.
  • the manufacturing 102 of the holding frame halves comprises, as a sub-step 106, providing a projection in at least one of the holding frame halves in at least one of their attachment portions projecting in the assembled state towards the other holding frame half into a recess (also made in substep 106) in the attachment portion of FIG other holding frame half can engage, so that in the assembled state, a lateral displacement of the side parts is prevented.
  • projection and return respectively can be easily provided by appropriate sheet metal working (e.g., punching, cutting, laser, etc.).
  • the joining 104 comprises an elastic deformation 108 of at least one holding frame half for arranging the joints.
  • the holding frame half 4 is shortened by elastically bending the side wall 8 by under-tensioning so that when the holding frame halves are correspondingly positioned relative to one another, the projections reach the recesses for forming the joints 3.
  • an alternative to shortening the holding frame half is that the elastic deformation takes place in the region of the edge between attachment end 6 and side wall 8, for example in the form of reducing an edge angle at an edge of the attachment end 6 and increasing an edge angle at an edge of the attachment end 6 of the opposite Holding frame half 5.
  • the halves of the support frame are made of sheet metal by punch-bending technique and sheet metal working (eg, stamping, cutting, lasers, etc.). Other manufacturing processes and other materials (eg plastics) are also possible. It should be noted that the halves of the support frame also with different manufacturing processes and / or different materials can be created (eg a frame half made of plastic and a frame half made of metal). The choice of material is limited only by the necessary for use as a holding frame properties, which also added to the manufacturing process according to the invention, that at least the at least one to be deformed Garrahmenhbit by constructive action and / or suitable choice of material has sufficient elastic deformability.
  • the invention also includes, for example, a method with in particular the steps of producing two holding frame halves, as described, for example, in claim 1, elastic deformation of at least one of the holding frame halves (for example by shortening a holding frame half by sub-tensioning Setting or shrinking or increasing an edge angle) and forming a hinged connection of the support frame halves, returning the elastic deformation.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Halterahmen zur Halterung von Steckverbindermodulen und zum Einbau in Steckverbindergehäuse bzw. zum Anschrauben an Wandflächen, wobei die Steckverbindermodule in den Halterahmen eingesetzt sind und Halterungsmittel an den Steckverbindermodulen mit an gegenüberliegenden Wandteilen (Seitenteilen) des Halterahmens vorgesehenen Ausnehmungen zusammenwirken. Die Erfindung betrifft ferner ein entsprechendes Herstellungsverfahren.The invention relates to a holding frame for mounting connector modules and for installation in connector housing or for screwing to wall surfaces, wherein the connector modules are inserted into the support frame and support means cooperate with the connector modules provided on opposite wall parts (side parts) of the support frame recesses. The invention further relates to a corresponding production method.

Derartige Halterahmen dienen zur Halterung von Steckverbindermodulen, wobei der Halterahmen mit verschiedenen Steckverbindermodulen bestückt und anschließend in ein Steckverbindergehäuse eingesetzt und mit diesem verschraubt wird. Dabei muss der Halterahmen mechanisch stabil sein, um den auftretenden Steck- und Ziehkräften beim Zusammenfügen bzw. Trennen der Steckverbindung standhalten zu können.Such support frames are used to hold connector modules, the support frame equipped with various connector modules and then inserted into a connector housing and bolted to it. In this case, the support frame must be mechanically stable in order to withstand the insertion and pulling forces occurring when assembling or disconnecting the connector can.

Aus der Firmenschrift der Firma HARTING Elektronik GmbH "Schwere Steckverbinder, Han-Modular, 16 3" ist ein im Wesentlichen rechteckiger Halterahmen bekannt, der mit sich rechtwinklig zur Montageebene erstreckenden Seitenwänden versehen ist. Die Steckverbindermodule sind dabei mit Rasthaken versehen, die beim Einfügen der Steckverbindermodule in den Halterahmen mit den Seitenwänden verrasten, somit fest in diesem gehalten werden.From the company publication of HARTING Elektronik GmbH "Heavy Duty Connectors, Han-Modular, 16 3" is a substantially rectangular support frame is known which is provided with perpendicular to the mounting plane extending side walls. The connector modules are provided with latching hooks, which when inserting the Plug connector modules in the holding frame with the side walls, thus firmly held in this.

Ein Auswechseln, d. h. insbesondere ein Entfernen/Lösen der Steckverbindermodule ist dann nur mit speziellen Demontagewerkzeugen möglich.An exchange, d. H. In particular, a removal / release of the connector modules is then possible only with special disassembly tools.

Eine Weiterbildung gegenüber dieser Lösung wird DE 197 07 120 C1 und EP 0 860 906 A2 beschrieben, wo ein Halterahmen gemäß dem Oberbegriff von Anspruch 1 offenbart ist. Ziel der Offenbarung von DE 197 07 120 C1 und EP 0 860 906 A2 ist es, dass die Steckverbindermodule möglichst einfach ein- und ausgebaut werden können. Dabei soll aber dennoch gewährleistet sein, dass der Halterahmen eine hohe mechanische Stabilität aufweist, um den Steck- und Ziehkräften beim Zusammenfügen bzw. Trennen einer Steckverbindung standzuhalten.A training against this solution will be DE 197 07 120 C1 and EP 0 860 906 A2 described where a support frame according to the preamble of claim 1 is disclosed. Aim of the revelation of DE 197 07 120 C1 and EP 0 860 906 A2 It is that the connector modules as simple as possible can be installed and removed. However, it should nevertheless be ensured that the holding frame has a high mechanical stability in order to withstand the insertion and removal forces during assembly or separation of a plug connection.

Der dort beschriebene Halterahmen besteht aus zwei über Gelenke verbundenen Rahmen-Hälften mit Befestigungsenden, die mit Befestigungsschrauben versehen sind. Die Gelenke sind dabei an den Befestigungsenden des Halterahmens vorgesehen, wobei die Schwenkmöglichkeit der Rahmenhälften quer zu den Seitenteilen des Halterahmens vorgesehen ist. Zur Bildung der Gelenke sind an den Befestigungsenden des Halterahmens bzw. der Seitenteile jeweils Anformungen vorgesehen, die in entsprechende Aussparungen eingreifen.The support frame described therein consists of two connected via joints frame halves with attachment ends, which are provided with fastening screws. The joints are provided at the attachment ends of the support frame, wherein the possibility of pivoting the frame halves is provided transversely to the side parts of the support frame. To form the joints, respective projections are provided on the attachment ends of the holding frame or the side parts, which engage in corresponding recesses.

Bei der Herstellung eines solchen Halterahmens werden diese Anformungen durch seitliches Verschieben der Seitenteile in die Aussparungen eingeschoben, wobei anschließend die Seitenteile um die Längsachse schwenkbar (drehbar) sind. Nach dem Zusammenfügen der Seitenteile werden Begrenzungspfosten, die gemäß DE 197 07 120 C1 und EP 0 860 906 A2 als Erdungskontakte ausgebildet sind, in die Befestigungsenden eingefügt, wobei die Begrenzungspfosten jeweils an den äußeren Enden der Seitenteile vorgesehen sind und die Gelenke somit zwischen den Begrenzungspfosten liegen. Durch diese Anordnung der Begrenzungspfosten wird eine axiale Verschiebung der Seitenteile verhindert.In the production of such a holding frame these projections are inserted by lateral displacement of the side parts in the recesses, wherein subsequently the side parts are pivotable about the longitudinal axis (rotatable). After joining the side panels, the boundary posts will be fixed according to DE 197 07 120 C1 and EP 0 860 906 A2 are formed as grounding contacts, inserted into the mounting ends, wherein the boundary posts are respectively provided at the outer ends of the side parts and the joints thus lie between the boundary posts. By this arrangement of the delimiting an axial displacement of the side parts is prevented.

Das Einfügen der Begrenzungspfosten stellt allerdings einen zusätzlichen Bearbeitungsschritt dar, wodurch die Gesamtherstellung des Halterahmens aufwändiger und damit kostenintensiver wird. Ein einfacher Verzicht auf das Einfügen der Begrenzungspfosten führt allerdings dazu, dass der Halterahmen nicht mehr gegen eine axiale Verschiebung der Seitenteile gesichert wäre. Es könnte daher bei der Benutzung (insbesondere beim Ersteinbau) zu einer solchen Verschiebung kommen, so dass der Halterahmen in seine Rahmen-Hälften zerfällt. Dies würde eine sichere Handhabung des Halterahmens beeinträchtigen.However, the insertion of the boundary posts represents an additional processing step, whereby the overall production of the holding frame is more complex and thus more expensive. However, a simple waiver of the insertion of the boundary posts leads to the fact that the support frame would not be secured against axial displacement of the side parts. It could therefore be in use (especially in Ersteinbau) come to such a shift, so that the holding frame disintegrates into its frame halves. This would affect safe handling of the support frame.

Wenn, wie es in DE 197 07 120 C1 und EP 0 860 906 A2 beschrieben ist, die Begrenzungsposten zusätzlich die Funktion eines Erdungskontakts aufweisen, schränkt diese Doppelfunktion aber auch die Möglichkeiten für Positionen ein, an denen ein solcher Erdungskontakt vorgesehen werden kann.If, as it is in DE 197 07 120 C1 and EP 0 860 906 A2 is described, the limiting posts additionally have the function of a ground contact, this double function but also limits the possibilities for positions at which such a grounding contact can be provided.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, den bekannten Halterahmen dahingehend weiterzubilden, dass eine vereinfachte und/oder weniger kostenintensive Herstellung mit einer zusätzlichen Flexibilität hinsichtlich der Positionierung oder des Weglassens von Erdungskontakten ermöglicht wird, ohne dass eine sichere Handhabung des Halterahmens beeinträchtigt würde.The invention has the object of developing the known support frame to the effect that a simplified and / or less costly production with additional flexibility in positioning or omitting ground contacts is made possible without a safe handling of the support frame would be affected.

Hierzu wird ein Halterahmen zur Halterung von Steckverbindermodulen und zum Einbau in Steckverbindergehäuse bzw. zum Anschrauben an Wandflächen vorgeschlagen, wobei die Steckverbindermodule in den Halterahmen einsetzbar sind und Halterungsmittel an den Steckverbindermodulen mit an gegenüberliegenden Seitenteilen des Halterahmens vorgesehenen Ausnehmungen zusammenwirken, wobei die Ausnehmungen als lateral geschlossene Öffnungen in den Seitenteilen des Halterahmens ausgebildet sind, wobei der Halterahmen zwei gelenkig miteinander verbundene Hälften umfasst, wobei die Trennung des Halterahmens parallel zu den Seitenteilen des Rahmens vorgesehen ist, wobei Gelenke in Befestigungsenden des Halterahmens derart angeordnet sind, dass sich beim Aufschrauben des Halterahmens auf eine Befestigungsfläche die Rahmenteile derart ausrichten, dass die Seitenteile des Halterahmens rechtwinklig zur Befestigungsfläche ausgerichtet sind und ein oder mehrere eingesetzte Steckverbindermodule über die Halterungsmittel eine formschlüssige Verbindung mit dem Halterahmen aufweisen, und wobei die Befestigungsenden jeweils einen Befestigungsabschnitt aufweisen, der sich im aufgeschraubten Zustand parallel zur Befestigungsfläche erstreckt, wobei eine Halterahmenhälfte in wenigstens einem Befestigungsabschnitt einen in Richtung der anderen Halterahmenhälfte vorspringenden Vorsprung aufweist, der in einen Rücksprung im Befestigungsabschnitt der anderen Halterahmenhälfte eingreift, derart dass eine seitliche Verschiebung der Seitenteile verhindert wird.For this purpose, a support frame for mounting connector modules and for installation in connector housing or for screwing to wall surfaces is proposed, wherein the connector modules are inserted into the support frame and support means cooperate with the connector modules provided at opposite side portions of the support frame recesses, wherein the recesses as laterally closed Openings are formed in the side parts of the holding frame, wherein the holding frame comprises two hinged halves, wherein the separation of the holding frame is provided parallel to the side parts of the frame, wherein joints are arranged in attachment ends of the holding frame such that when screwing the holding frame on a mounting surface align the frame parts such that the side parts of the holding frame are aligned at right angles to the mounting surface and one or more inserted connector modules on di e holding means have a positive connection with the holding frame, and wherein the attachment ends each having a mounting portion which extends in the screwed state parallel to the mounting surface, wherein a holding frame half in at least one attachment portion has a projecting towards the other holding frame half projection in a recess engaged in the attachment portion of the other holding frame half, so that a lateral displacement of the side parts is prevented.

Ein weiterer Aspekt der Erfindung besteht in einem Verfahren zur Herstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Halterahmens, nämlich in einem Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Halterahmens zur Halterung von Steckverbindermodulen und zum Einbau in Steckverbindergehäuse bzw. zum Anschrauben an Wandflächen, wobei die Steckverbindermodule in den Halterahmen einsetzbar sind und Halterungsmittel an den Steckverbindermodulen mit an gegenüberliegenden Seitenteilen des Halterahmens vorgesehenen Ausnehmungen zusammenwirken, wobei der Halterahmen zwei gelenkig miteinander verbundene Hälften umfasst, wobei die Trennung des Halterahmens parallel zu den Seitenteilen des Rahmens vorgesehen ist, mit den Schritten: Herstellen von Halterahmenhälften, derart, dass die Ausnehmungen als lateral geschlossene Öffnungen in den Seitenteilen des Halterahmens ausgebildet sind, und Zusammenfügen der Halterahmenhälften, wobei nach dem Zusammenfügen Gelenke in Befestigungsenden des Halterahmens derart angeordnet sind, dass sich beim Aufschrauben des Halterahmens auf eine Befestigungsfläche die Rahmenteile derart ausrichten, dass die Seitenteile des Halterahmens rechtwinklig zur Befestigungsfläche ausgerichtet sind und ein oder mehrere eingesetzte Steckverbindermodule über die Halterungsmittel eine formschlüssige Verbindung mit dem Halterahmen aufweisen, wobei die Befestigungsenden jeweils einen Befestigungsabschnitt aufweisen, der sich im aufgeschraubten Zustand parallel zur Befestigungsfläche erstreckt, wobei das Herstellen der Halterahmenhälfte derart vorgenommen wird, dass eine Halterahmenhälfte in wenigstens einem Befestigungsabschnitt einen in Richtung der anderen Halterahmenhälfte vorspringenden Vorsprung aufweist, der in einen Rücksprung im Befestigungsabschnitt der anderen Halterahmenhälfte eingreifen kann, derart dass im zusammengefügten Zustand eine seitliche Verschiebung der Seitenteile verhindert wird, und wobei das Zusammenfügen ein elastisches Verformen wenigstens einer Halterahmenhälfte zur Anordnung der Gelenke umfasst.Another aspect of the invention consists in a method for producing a holding frame according to the invention, namely in a method for producing a A holding frame for holding connector modules and for mounting in connector housing or for screwing to wall surfaces, wherein the connector modules are inserted into the holding frame and support means cooperate with the connector modules provided on opposite side parts of the support frame recesses, wherein the support frame comprises two hinged halves, wherein the separation of the support frame is provided parallel to the side parts of the frame, comprising the steps of: manufacturing support frame halves such that the recesses are formed as laterally closed openings in the side parts of the support frame, and assembling the support frame halves, wherein after assembly joints in Fixing ends of the holding frame are arranged such that align when screwing the holding frame to a mounting surface, the frame parts such that the side parts of the holding frame at right angles to Attachment surface are aligned and one or more inserted connector modules via the support means have a positive connection with the holding frame, wherein the attachment ends each having a mounting portion which extends in the screwed state parallel to the mounting surface, wherein the production of the holding frame half is made such that a holding frame half in at least one mounting portion has a projecting towards the other holding frame half projection which can engage in a recess in the mounting portion of the other holding frame half, so that in the assembled state, a lateral displacement of the side parts is prevented, and wherein the joining of an elastic deformation of at least one holding frame half to Arrangement of the joints includes.

Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen angegeben.Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims.

Die vorliegende Erfindung hat es mit der Lehre von DE 197 07 120 C1 und EP 0 860 906 A2 gemein, dass eine Montage bzw. Demontage der Steckverbindermodule ohne spezielle Werkzeuge möglich ist. Ebenso trifft auch die Erfindung zu, dass die Steckverbindermodule nach dem Einbau des Halterahmens in ein Steckverbindergehäuse oder an eine Wandfläche formschlüssig in dem Halterahmen befestigt sind und somit insgesamt eine hohe mechanische Stabilität zur Aufnahme bzw. Übertragung der Steck- und Ziehkräfte der Steckverbindung vorhanden ist.The present invention is related to the teaching of DE 197 07 120 C1 and EP 0 860 906 A2 In common that a mounting or dismounting of the connector modules without special tools is possible. Likewise, the invention also applies that the connector modules are mounted in a form-fitting manner in the holding frame after installation of the holding frame in a connector housing or on a wall surface and thus overall high mechanical stability for receiving or transmitting the plug and pull the connector is present.

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

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a schematic flow diagram of an embodiment of a method for producing a holding frame according to the invention.

In den Figuren 1a, 1b, 2a und 2b ist ein Halterahmen 1 für Steckverbindermodule 2 dargestellt, wobei in Fig. 2a und 2b der Halterahmen geöffnet und in Fig. 1a und 1b geschlossen ist.In the FIGS. 1a, 1b . 2a and 2b a holding frame 1 is shown for connector modules 2, wherein in Fig. 2a and 2b the holding frame is open and in Fig. 1a and 1b closed is.

Der Halterahmen 1 ist nach dem Einfügen von Steckverbindermodulen 2 zum Einbau in Steckverbindergehäuse (siehe DE 197 07 120 C1 und EP 0 860 906 A2 ) oder zum Befestigen über einem Durchbruch einer Befestigungsfläche / Montagewand vorgesehen.The holding frame 1 is after the insertion of connector modules 2 for installation in connector housing (see DE 197 07 120 C1 and EP 0 860 906 A2 ) or for fixing over a breakthrough of a mounting surface / mounting wall provided.

Der Halterahmen 1 besteht aus zwei über Gelenke 3 verbundene Rahmenhälften 4, 5 mit Befestigungsenden 6, die mit Befestigungsschrauben (nicht dargestellt) versehen werden können, und Seitenteilen 8. Die Gelenke 3 sind dabei an den Befestigungsenden 6 des Halterahmens 1 vorgesehen, wobei die Schwenkmöglichkeit der Rahmenhälften 4, 5 quer zu den Seitenteilen 8 des Halterahmens 1 vorgesehen ist (wie aus dem Vergleich der Fig. 1a, 1b und 2a, 2b zu erkennen ist). Zur Bildung der Gelenke 3 sind an den Befestigungsenden 6 des Halterahmens 1 jeweils Anformungen vorgesehen, die in entsprechende Aussparungen eingreifen. Nach Einbringen der Anformungen in die Aussparungen sind die Seitenteile um die Längsachse schwenkbar (drehbar).The support frame 1 consists of two connected via joints 3 frame halves 4, 5 with attachment ends 6, which can be provided with mounting screws (not shown), and side panels 8. The joints 3 are provided on the attachment ends 6 of the support frame 1, wherein the possibility of swiveling the frame halves 4, 5 is provided transversely to the side parts 8 of the holding frame 1 (as from the comparison of Fig. 1a, 1b and 2a, 2b can be seen). To form the joints 3 each formations are provided on the attachment ends 6 of the support frame 1, which engage in corresponding recesses. After introduction of the projections in the recesses, the side parts are pivotable about the longitudinal axis (rotatable).

Die Steckverbindermodule 2 sind mit vorstehenden, etwa rechteckförmigen Halterungsmitteln 9 versehen und können zusätzliche federelastischen Rasthaken (nicht dargestellt) aufweisen. In den Seitenteilen 8 der Rahmenhälften 4, 5 sind als allseitig geschlossene Öffnungen ausgebildete Ausnehmungen 11 vorgesehen, in die die Halterungsmittel 9 beim Einfügen der Steckverbindermodule 2 in den Halterahmen 1 eintauchen.The connector modules 2 are provided with projecting, approximately rectangular holding means 9 and may have additional resilient latching hooks (not shown). In the side parts 8 of the frame halves 4, 5 formed as all-round closed openings recesses 11 are provided, in which the support means 9 dive when inserting the connector modules 2 in the support frame 1.

Zum Einfügen der Steckverbindermodule 2 wird der Halterahmen 1 aufgeklappt, d. h. geöffnet, wobei die Rahmenhälften 4, 5 um die Gelenke 3 so weit aufgeklappt werden, dass die Steckverbindermodule 2 eingesetzt werden können.To insert the connector modules 2 of the support frame 1 is opened, that is opened, the frame halves 4, 5 are opened so far around the joints 3, that the connector modules 2 can be used.

Zur Vorfixierung der Steckverbindermodule 2 können die eventuell vorgesehenen Rasthaken beim Einfügen zunächst unter die Unterkanten der Seitenteile 8 der Rahmenhälften 4, 5 greifen.For prefixing the connector modules 2, the possibly provided latching hooks can initially engage under the lower edges of the side parts 8 of the frame halves 4, 5 during insertion.

Anschließend werden die Rahmenhälften 4, 5 zusammengekappt, d. h. der Halterahmen 1 wird geschlossen, wobei die Halterungsmittel 9 in die Ausnehmungen 11 gelangen und ein sicherer, formschlüssiger Halt der Steckverbindermodule 2 in dem Halterahmen 1 bewirkt wird.Subsequently, the frame halves 4, 5 are capped together, d. H. the holding frame 1 is closed, wherein the holding means 9 reach into the recesses 11 and a secure, positive retention of the connector modules 2 in the holding frame 1 is effected.

Die Befestigungsenden 6 weisen jeweils einen Befestigungsabschnitt auf, der sich im aufgeschraubten Zustand (siehe Fig. 1a und 1b) parallel zur Befestigungsfläche (nicht dargestellt) erstreckt. Die Erstreckungsebene dieses Befestigungsabschnitts erstreckt sich im Fall von Fig. 1b waagerecht und im rechten Winkel zur Zeichnungsebene.The attachment ends 6 each have a mounting portion which in the screwed-on state (see Fig. 1a and 1b ) extends parallel to the mounting surface (not shown). The extension plane of this attachment portion extends in the case of Fig. 1b horizontally and at right angles to the plane of the drawing.

Im Bereich des Befestigungsabschnitts befinden sich die Vorsprünge 7 und Rücksprünge 10 der Halterahmenhälften 5, 4, die im zusammengebauten Zustand des Halterahmens miteinander in Eingriff stehen.In the region of the attachment portion are the projections 7 and recesses 10 of the holding frame halves 5, 4, which are in the assembled state of the holding frame with each other.

Im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel erstrecken sich die Vorsprünge 7 der Rahmenhälfte 5 in der Erstreckungsebene in Richtung der Rahmenhälfte 4, genauer in die Rücksprünge 10 der Rahmenhälfte 4 hinein. Die Vorsprünge 7 und Rücksprünge 10 sind jeweils am äußersten Ende der Befestigungsabschnitte (in Längsrichtung) angeordnet. Da die Vorsprünge 7 somit gewissermaßen die gegenüberliegende Halterahmenhälfte 4 in der Erstreckungsebene einschließen, wird damit eine relative Verschiebung entlang der Längsachse für die Rahmenhälfte 4, 5 und damit auch für die Seitenteile 8 verhindert. Mit anderen Worten blockiert der in der Darstellung von Fig. 1a obere Vorsprung 7 im Eingriff mit dem entsprechenden Rücksprung 10 eine Bewegung nach schräg rechts oben (in der Darstellung), während der untere Vorsprung 7 im Eingriff mit dem entsprechenden Rücksprung 10 eine Bewegung nach schräg links unten (in der Darstellung) verhindert.In the illustrated embodiment, the projections 7 of the frame half 5 extend in the plane of extension in the direction of the frame half 4, more precisely in the recesses 10 of the frame half 4 inside. The projections 7 and recesses 10 are respectively disposed at the outermost end of the fixing portions (in the longitudinal direction). Since the projections 7 thus to a certain extent enclose the opposite holding frame half 4 in the plane of extent, thus a relative displacement along the longitudinal axis for the frame half 4, 5 and thus also for the side parts 8 is prevented. In other words, it blocks in the presentation of Fig. 1a upper projection 7 in engagement with the corresponding recess 10 a movement obliquely right above (in the illustration), while the lower projection 7 in engagement with the corresponding recess 10 prevents a movement obliquely bottom left (in the illustration).

In einer alternativen oder ergänzenden Variante kann der Rücksprung auch schlitzförmig ausgebildet sein, so dass durch den Eingriff bereits eines einzigen Vorsprungs eine seitliche Verschiebung der Seitenteile 8 in beiden Richtungen verhindert wird. Schlitzförmig ist in diesem Zusammenhang so zu verstehen, dass der Rücksprung mindestens zwei einander gegenüberliegende Flanken aufweist, an die der Vorsprung anstößt, wodurch die seitliche Verschiebung verhindert wird. Diese Variante ist also nicht nur auf einen Schlitz als Rücksprung beschränkt, da auch beispielsweise ein Rücksprung mit der Form eines Pilzes, eine Halbkreises, eines Dreiecks usw. als schlitzförmig anzusehen sind.In an alternative or supplementary variant, the recess may also be slit-shaped, so that a lateral displacement of the side parts 8 in both directions is prevented by the engagement of a single projection. Slit-shaped in this context is to be understood that the recess has at least two opposite flanks against which the projection abuts, whereby the lateral displacement is prevented. This variant is therefore not limited to a slot as a return, as well as, for example, a return to the Shape of a mushroom, a semicircle, a triangle, etc. are to be regarded as slit-shaped.

Es ist bei geeigneter Dimensionierung und Auslegung der Halterahmenhälften zudem möglich, dass identische Halterahmenhälften zu einem Halterahmen zusammengefügt werden können, wobei dann jede Halterahmenhälfte jeweils einen Vorsprung und einen Rücksprung (an gegenüberliegenden Enden) aufweist.It is also possible with suitable dimensioning and design of the holding frame halves that identical holding frame halves can be assembled into a holding frame, in which case each holding frame half each having a projection and a recess (at opposite ends).

Vorzugsweise ist der Vorsprung 7 wie in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel so lang ausgeführt, dass der Eingriff auch im aufgeklappten Zustand des Halterahmens 1 nicht beendet wird (siehe Fig. 2b), so dass die Verhinderung einer seitlichen Bewegung auch im aufgeklappten Zustand beibehalten wird. Dies verhindert, dass der Halterahmen unabsichtlich in seine Hälften zerlegt wird.Preferably, the projection 7 is designed as long as in this embodiment, that the engagement is not terminated even in the unfolded state of the support frame 1 (see Fig. 2b ), so that the prevention of lateral movement is maintained even in the unfolded state. This prevents the support frame from being unintentionally disassembled into its halves.

Fig. 3 zeigt ein schematisches Ablaufdiagramm eines erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens zur Herstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Halterahmens. Fig. 3 shows a schematic flow diagram of a method according to the invention for producing a holding frame according to the invention.

Das Verfahren 100 umfasst die Schritte des Herstellens 102 der Halterahmenhälften und des Zusammenfügen 104 der Halterahmenhälften.The method 100 includes the steps of making 102 the support frame halves and assembling 104 the support frame halves.

Der Halterahmen umfasst zwei gelenkig miteinander verbundene Hälften, wobei die Trennung des Halterahmens parallel zu den Seitenteilen des Rahmens vorgesehen ist.The support frame comprises two hinged halves, wherein the separation of the support frame is provided parallel to the side parts of the frame.

Im Schritt 102 werden zunächst die Halterahmenhälften hergestellt und zwar derart, dass die Ausnehmungen als lateral geschlossene Öffnungen in den Seitenteilen des Halterahmens ausgebildet sind. In einem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel erfolgt das Ausbilden der Öffnungen durch Blechbearbeitung (z.B. Stanzen, Schneiden, Lasern, usw.) im Rahmen einer Herstellung der Halterahmenhälften in Stanz-Biege-Technik.In step 102, first, the holding frame halves are manufactured in such a way that the recesses are formed as laterally closed openings in the side parts of the holding frame. In a preferred embodiment, the forming of the apertures is accomplished by sheet metal working (e.g., stamping, cutting, lasering, etc.) as part of manufacturing the retainer frame halves in stamping and bending technique.

Im Schritt 104 erfolgt das Zusammenfügen der Halterahmenhälften, wobei nach dem Zusammenfügen Gelenke in Befestigungsenden des Halterahmens derart angeordnet sind, dass sich beim Aufschrauben des Halterahmens auf eine Befestigungsfläche die Rahmenteile derart ausrichten, dass die Seitenteile des Halterahmens rechtwinklig zur Befestigungsfläche ausgerichtet sind und ein oder mehrere eingesetzte Steckverbindermodule über die Halterungsmittel eine formschlüssige Verbindung mit dem Halterahmen aufweisen.In step 104, the mounting frame halves is joined together, wherein joints are arranged in attachment ends of the holding frame such that align when screwing the holding frame on a mounting surface, the frame parts such that the side parts of the holding frame are aligned perpendicular to the mounting surface and one or more used connector modules via the support means have a positive connection with the support frame.

Wie oben diskutiert, weisen die Befestigungsenden jeweils einen Befestigungsabschnitt auf, der sich im aufgeschraubten Zustand parallel zur Befestigungsfläche erstreckt.As discussed above, the attachment ends each have a mounting portion that extends in the screwed-on state parallel to the mounting surface.

Das Herstellen 102 der Halterahmenhälften umfasst als Teilschritt 106 ein Vorsehen eines Vorsprungs in wenigstens einer der Halterahmenhälften in wenigstens einem von deren Befestigungsabschnitten, der in zusammengefügten Zustand in Richtung der anderen Halterahmenhälfte vorspringt in einen Rücksprung (der ebenfalls in Teilschritt 106 erstellt wird) im Befestigungsabschnitt der anderen Halterahmenhälfte eingreifen kann, derart dass im zusammengefügten Zustand eine seitliche Verschiebung der Seitenteile verhindert wird.The manufacturing 102 of the holding frame halves comprises, as a sub-step 106, providing a projection in at least one of the holding frame halves in at least one of their attachment portions projecting in the assembled state towards the other holding frame half into a recess (also made in substep 106) in the attachment portion of FIG other holding frame half can engage, so that in the assembled state, a lateral displacement of the side parts is prevented.

Erfolgt das Herstellen 102 unter Nutzung der Stanz-Biege-Technik können Vorsprung und Rücksprung jeweils in einfacher Weise durch geeignete Blechbearbeitung (z.B. Stanzen, Schneiden, Lasern, usw.) vorgesehen werden.If manufacturing 102 is performed using the punch-and-bend technique, projection and return respectively can be easily provided by appropriate sheet metal working (e.g., punching, cutting, laser, etc.).

Das Zusammenfügen 104 umfasst ein elastisches Verformen 108 wenigstens einer Halterahmenhälfte zur Anordnung der Gelenke.The joining 104 comprises an elastic deformation 108 of at least one holding frame half for arranging the joints.

Im Beispiel von Fig. 1a wird zum Zusammenfügen der Halterahmenhälften die Halterahmenhälfte 4 durch elastisches Verbiegen der Seitenwand 8 durch ein Unter-Spannung-Setzen so verkürzt, dass beim Entspannen nach entsprechender relativer Positionierung der Halterahmenhälften die Anformungen in die Aussparungen zur Bildung der Gelenke 3 gelangen.In the example of Fig. 1a For the assembly of the holding frame halves, the holding frame half 4 is shortened by elastically bending the side wall 8 by under-tensioning so that when the holding frame halves are correspondingly positioned relative to one another, the projections reach the recesses for forming the joints 3.

Eine Alternative zur Verkürzung der Halterahmenhälfte besteht darin, dass das elastische Verformen im Bereich der Kante zwischen Befestigungsende 6 und Seitenwand 8 erfolgt, beispielsweise in Form eines Verkleinern eines Kantenwinkels an einer Kante des Befestigungsendes 6 und Vergrößern eines Kantenwinkels an einer Kante des Befestigungsendes 6 der gegenüberliegenden Halterahmenhälfte 5.An alternative to shortening the holding frame half is that the elastic deformation takes place in the region of the edge between attachment end 6 and side wall 8, for example in the form of reducing an edge angle at an edge of the attachment end 6 and increasing an edge angle at an edge of the attachment end 6 of the opposite Holding frame half 5.

Diese Verformungen können auch miteinander kombiniert werden.These deformations can also be combined with each other.

Im Zusammenhang des bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels werden die Hälften des Halterahmens durch Stanz-Biege-Technik und Blechbearbeitung (z.B. Stanzen, Schneiden, Lasern, usw.) aus Metallblech hergestellt. Andere Herstellungsverfahren und andere Materialien (z.B. Kunststoffe) sind aber ebenfalls möglich. Es ist hierbei zu bemerken, dass die Hälften des Halterahmens auch mit unterschiedlichen Herstellungsverfahren und/oder unterschiedlichen Materialien erstellt werden können (z.B. eine Rahmenhälfte aus Kunststoff und eine Rahmenhälfte aus Metall). Die Materialwahl ist nur durch die für den Einsatz als Halterahmen notwendigen Eigenschaften beschränkt, wobei zudem für das erfindungsgemäße Herstellungsverfahren hinzukommt, dass zumindest die wenigstens eine zu verformende Halterahmenhälfte durch konstruktive Maßnahme und/oder geeignete Materialwahl eine ausreichende elastische Verformbarkeit aufweist.In the context of the preferred embodiment, the halves of the support frame are made of sheet metal by punch-bending technique and sheet metal working (eg, stamping, cutting, lasers, etc.). Other manufacturing processes and other materials (eg plastics) are also possible. It should be noted that the halves of the support frame also with different manufacturing processes and / or different materials can be created (eg a frame half made of plastic and a frame half made of metal). The choice of material is limited only by the necessary for use as a holding frame properties, which also added to the manufacturing process according to the invention, that at least the at least one to be deformed Halterahmenhälfte by constructive action and / or suitable choice of material has sufficient elastic deformability.

Die Erfindung umfasst hinsichtlich der Herstellung des erfindungsgemäßen Halterahmens beispielsweise auch ein Verfahren mit insbesondere den Schritten einer Herstellung von zwei Halterahmenhälften, wie sie beispielsweise in Anspruch 1 beschrieben sind, einer elastischen Verformung wenigstens einer der Halterahmenhälften (etwa durch eine Verkürzung einer Halterahmenhälfte durch Unter-Spannung-Setzen oder Verkleinern oder Vergrößern eines Kantenwinkels) und einer Bildung einer gelenkigen Verbindung der Halterahmenhälften unter Rückführung der elastischen Verformung.With regard to the production of the holding frame according to the invention, the invention also includes, for example, a method with in particular the steps of producing two holding frame halves, as described, for example, in claim 1, elastic deformation of at least one of the holding frame halves (for example by shortening a holding frame half by sub-tensioning Setting or shrinking or increasing an edge angle) and forming a hinged connection of the support frame halves, returning the elastic deformation.

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  1. A holding frame (1) for holding plug connector modules (2) and for installing in a plug connector casing or for screwing onto wall surfaces,
    wherein the plug connector modules (2) are insertable into the holding frame (1) and holding means (9) on the plug connector modules (2) cooperate with recesses (11) provided on opposite side parts (8) of the holding frame (1),
    wherein the recesses (11) are formed as laterally closed openings (11) in the side parts (8) of the holding frame (1),
    wherein the holding frame (1) comprises two halves (4, 5) articulatedly connected to each other, wherein the holding frame (1) separates along a line parallel to the side parts of the frame (1),
    wherein hinges (3) are arranged in fastening ends (6) of the holding frame (1) in such a way that when the holding frame (1) is screwed onto a fastening surface the frame parts are oriented in such a way that the side parts (8) of the holding frame (1) are oriented at right angles to the fastening surface and one or more inserted plug connector modules (2) are connected interlockingly to the holding frame (1) by means of the holding means (9), and
    wherein the fastening ends (6) each have a fastening section extending in the unscrewed state parallel to the fastening surface,
    characterised in that
    one frame half (5, 4) has a projection (7) in at least one fastening section, which protrudes in the direction of the other frame half (4, 5) and which engages with a recess (10) in the fastening section of the other frame half (4, 5) in such a way that any lateral displacement of the side parts (8) is prevented.
  2. The holding frame (1) according to claim 1, characterised in that the one frame half (5) has a projection (7) in each of the two fastening sections, which engages with a respective recess (10) in the fastening section of the other frame half (4), wherein the projection (7) and recess (10) pairs prevent any counteracting lateral displacement of the side parts (8) relative to each other.
  3. The holding frame (1) according to claim 2, characterised in that the projections (7) and recesses (10) are each located at the ends of the fastening sections in the longitudinal direction.
  4. The holding frame (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the recess is slot-shaped and that the engagement of the projection prevents any lateral displacement of the side parts (8) in both directions.
  5. A method (100) for producing a holding frame (1) for holding plug connector modules (2) and for installing in a plug connector casing or for screwing onto wall surfaces,
    wherein the plug connector modules (2) are insertable into the holding frame (1) and holding means (9) on the plug connector modules (2) cooperate with recesses (11) provided on opposite side parts (8) of the holding frame (1),
    wherein the holding frame (1) comprises two halves (4, 5) articulatedly connected to each other, wherein the holding frame (1) separates along a line parallel to the side parts (8) of the frame (1),
    said method comprising the steps of:
    producing (102) frame halves (4, 5) in such a way that the recesses (11) are formed as laterally closed openings (11) in the side parts (8) of the holding frame (1), and
    joining together (104) the frame halves (4, 5), wherein hinges (3) are arranged after said joining in fastening ends (6) of the holding frame (1) in such a way that when the holding frame (1) is screwed onto a fastening surface the frame parts (4, 5) are oriented in such a way that the side parts (8) of the holding frame (1) are oriented at right angles to the fastening surface and one or more inserted plug connector modules (2) are connected interlockingly to the holding frame (1) by means of the holding means (9),
    wherein the fastening ends (6) each have a fastening section extending in the unscrewed state parallel to the fastening surface,
    characterised in that
    the production (102) of the frame halves (4, 5) is performed (106) in such a way that one frame half (5, 4) has a projection (7) in at least one fastening section, which protrudes in the direction of the other frame half (4, 5) and which engages with a recess (10) in the fastening section of the other frame half (4, 5) in such a way that in the joined state any lateral displacement of the side parts (8) is prevented, and
    wherein joining (104) includes elastic deformation (108) of at least one frame half (4, 5) to arrange the hinges (3).
  6. The method (100) according to claim 5, characterised in that the frame halves (4, 5) are produced (102) by punching and bending.
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