Tool, tool set and method for correcting misalignment on contact elements

Abstract

The invention relates to a tool, a tool set and a method for correcting misalignment on a contact element, the tool having a base body, a machining region, a first rotating body, which is arranged in the machining region and is formed in a first direction about a central axis of the tool, the first rotating body has at least one circumferential correction surface for correcting the contact element, and the at least one circumferential correction surface has an at least partially conical shape and / or an orientation non-concentric to the central axis of the tool such that a misalignment at the contact element can be corrected to a predetermined orientation when engaged with the machining region. The invention also discloses a tool set and a method for correcting misalignment at a contact element.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention discloses a tool, a tool set and a method for correcting misalignment at a contact element, in particular at an inner conductor contact or an outer conductor contact or an insulator. Background Art

[0002] The correction of misalignments at contact elements, such as inner conductor contacts or outer conductor contacts, is carried out in the prior art by reworking the assembled wires. An example is the reworking of already installed cable harnesses in an automotive chain. In the prior art, reworking is regularly carried out on the production line, i.e., when the assembled wires have already been installed in the cable harness or in the vehicle, for example in layer 2, layer 1 or OEM, reworking is carried out with the help of repair pliers. In the case of so-called reworking, the repair pliers are provided as a set for each plug-in system. During reworking on the production line, the existing damaged plug connector is first separated from the cable. Subsequently, a new plug connector is assembled on the cable with the help of the repair pliers and an additional adapter wire is optionally installed.

[0003] The prior art has at least the following disadvantages. On the one hand, reworking requires long cycle times, i.e. each reworking plug requires many minutes on the tape. On the other hand, the wiring harness in the vehicle is difficult to access, especially since there are only very short free ends. However, the repair pliers of the prior art require a certain minimum installation space of about 15-40 cm, especially the space orthogonal to the cable. And after the damaged plug connector is disconnected from the cable, the cable becomes shorter due to the disconnected part. In some cases, the cable is too short to connect the newly assembled plug connector to the connection point in the vehicle. Summary of the invention

[0004] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus and a method that overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages.

[0005] The above-mentioned objects are achieved by a tool according to the invention, a tool set according to the invention and a method according to the invention. Further advantageous embodiments of the invention can be gathered from the dependent claims, the description and the drawings.

[0006] In particular, the above-mentioned purpose is achieved by a tool for correcting misalignment at a contact element, the tool having a base body, a processing area arranged at an end of the base body and capable of engaging with the contact element along a first direction, and a first rotating body arranged in the processing area and formed around a center axis of the tool along the first direction, wherein the first rotating body has at least one circumferential correction surface for correcting the contact element, and at least one circumferential correction surface has a shape of at least a partial cone and / or an orientation that is non-concentric with the center axis of the tool, so that the misalignment at the contact element can be corrected to a predetermined orientation when engaging with the processing area.

[0007] In particular, the current tool is suitable for correcting misalignments of inner conductor contacts or outer conductor contacts or insulators on contact elements due to erroneous deviations or lack of concentricity. Concentricity can relate to the center axis of the contact element and / or the orientation of the inner conductor contact to the outer conductor contact (or insulator). Misalignments can be corrected quickly and simply with the aid of the current tool. For reprocessing or correction of misalignments, the contact element can remain on the conductor and does not have to be separated from the conductor. Reprocessing can be carried out in a very short time and without expensive tools. The current tool can also achieve higher accessibility through a smaller structural space and can enable one tool to be used for multiple different plug-in systems because interface compatibility (interface area of ​​the plug-in system) is provided by standards. The following misalignments can preferably be corrected with the current tool:

[0008] The outer conductor contact or the catch basket tab at the outer conductor contact has a diameter that is too small;

[0009] The outer conductor contact or the catch basket tab at the outer conductor contact has a diameter that is too large;

[0010] The inner conductor contact or the tab at the inner conductor contact has a diameter that is too small;

[0011] The inner conductor contact or the tab at the inner conductor contact has a diameter that is too large;

[0012] The inner conductor contact is not concentric with the outer conductor contact or the insulator; or

[0013] The insulator and outer conductor contacts are not concentric.

[0014] Engagement here means full engagement until the contact element comes into contact with at least one stop surface on the tool. The conical shape of the straightening surface means that the straightening surface is arranged on a conical body (as the outer surface) or encloses a conical cavity (as the inner surface). In the conical shape, the distance between the straightening surface and the center axis of the tool changes, in particular the distance becomes smaller or larger in one direction. Depending on the misalignment, the tool can be used once or in different sizes in a tool set.

[0015] Preferably, the first rotating body is at least partially configured as a hollow cylinder or cone. Depending on which part of the contact element (i.e. the inner conductor contact or the outer conductor contact or the insulator) is to be corrected and whether the diameter is to be enlarged or reduced, the rotating body is (at least partially) configured as a hollow cylinder or cone.

[0016] Preferably, the processing region has at least one stop surface which prevents the contact element and the processing region from further engaging. The expression further engaging means continuing the relative movement along the first direction (vertical direction).

[0017] Preferably, at least one circumferential correction surface is arranged on the inside or outside of the first rotating body. The direction of the inside or outside surface is determined in relation to the center axis of the tool. The inside surface is oriented in the direction of the center axis. The outside surface is oriented away from the center axis of the tool. Thus, the correction surface is selected depending on which part of the contact element (i.e. the inner conductor contact or the outer conductor contact or the insulator) should be corrected and whether the diameter should be enlarged or reduced, which has a corresponding effect on the corresponding part or contact element as a whole.

[0018] Preferably, at least one circumferential correction face can correct misalignment of the contact element by 15 degrees, preferably 10 degrees, most preferably 5 degrees. Small changes prevent damage to the material.

[0019] Preferably, the tool, in particular the processing region of the tool, is made of a non-conductive material. It is also possible not to remove components such as foils or filters from the tool during reprocessing. If these foils consist of conductive material, they can cause undesired short circuits in the contact elements. In order to avoid short circuits, at least the processing region of the tool is made of a non-conductive material.

[0020] Preferably, the tool also has at least one second rotating body, which comprises a guide surface and is arranged in the machining area for guiding the tool when engaging with the contact element. The second rotating body ensures correct engagement of the contact element and the tool by means of the guide surface, thereby avoiding undesired tilting. In addition, at least one concentricity between the insulator or the insulator and the inner conductor contact can be ensured via the second rotating body.

[0021] The above mentioned problem is also solved in particular by a tool set for correcting misalignment at a contact element, the tool set having at least: a tool, wherein the tool has a first opening with a first diameter on a side enabling the tool to engage with the contact element; a second tool, wherein the second tool has a second opening with a third diameter on a side enabling the second tool to engage with the contact element, and the third diameter is smaller than the first diameter; and a third tool, wherein the third tool has a third opening with a fifth diameter on a side enabling the third tool to engage with the contact element, and the fifth diameter is smaller than the third diameter. The tool set has the advantage that misalignment is corrected or rectified safely in a plurality of small steps. When the numbered tools are applied in sequence, the case of incorrect application of the tool set is very rare. Since the contact element is at least partially guided, any manual influence (e.g. in the form of misalignment during use) is very small. Since the misalignment at the contact element is always corrected only slightly (i.e. stepwise) to the (predetermined) target position, damage to the contact element or the plug element is avoided.

[0022] Preferably, the tool set also has a fourth tool, wherein the fourth tool has a fourth opening on a side enabling the fourth tool to engage with the contact element, the fourth opening leading to a receptacle in the processing region of the fourth tool, wherein the diameter of the receptacle corresponds to the diameter of the inner conductor pin at the contact element and the receptacle is oriented non-concentrically with respect to the center axis of the fourth tool. In particular, the fourth tool is provided for correcting incorrect concentricity of the inner conductor pin. The non-concentric orientation of the receptacle (in a portion of the circumference) forms a gap between the contact element and the fourth tool in the engaged or plugged-in state, thereby enabling a lateral linear displacement of the contact element relative to the center axis of the tool.

[0023] Preferably, the tool, the second tool and the third tool, in particular the fourth tool, have a common base body. The arrangement of three or four tools on a common base body simplifies the manual operation of the tools in practice. In this way, the individual tools can be used more quickly in sequence, which shortens the reprocessing time.

[0024] The above-mentioned problem is also solved in particular by a method for correcting misalignment at a contact element, wherein the method comprises the following steps: providing a tool, engaging the contact element with a processing region of the tool, thereby correcting the misalignment at the contact element to a predetermined orientation, and then releasing the engagement. The current method essentially reprocesses the contact element in one step. By engaging or plugging the contact element into the tool, misalignment at the contact element can be corrected quickly and easily. The current method is suitable for correcting incorrect deviations and / or incorrect concentricity.

[0025] Preferably, the method further comprises the steps of providing a second tool after the preceding method step, engaging the contact element with the processing region of the second tool, thereby correcting the orientation predetermined after the tool engagement to a second predetermined orientation, and subsequently disengaging, subsequently providing a third tool, engaging the contact element with the processing region of the third tool, thereby correcting the second predetermined orientation after the second tool engagement to a third predetermined orientation, subsequently rotating the contact element and the third tool relative to each other, and subsequently disengaging. The advantage of the sequential use of a plurality of tools is that misalignments are corrected only stepwise, and thus no major changes occur, such as bending of the contact element, which could lead to damage. The present method is therefore mechanically safe for the contact element. Preferably, the step of rotating relative to each other comprises two turns or a rotation of 720 degrees.

[0026] Preferably, the method further comprises the steps of providing a fourth tool after the preceding method steps, determining the difference between the third predetermined orientation and the center axis of the contact element, introducing the inner conductor pin on the contact element into the receptacle on the fourth tool in a correct manner, subsequently linearly moving the contact element relative to the fourth tool in the direction of the difference, and subsequently releasing the engagement. The use of the fourth tool is particularly intended for reworking or correcting, for example, incorrect concentricity of the inner conductor pin.

[0027] The current method including the use of the fourth tool can achieve higher concentricity, so that the plug-in system can be safely plugged and meet the specifications when necessary. In the current method, the load of the inner conductor in the axial direction is minimized and directed more to the bend. If the satisfactory correction of the inner conductor pin has not been achieved with the previously used tool or if there is only a slight lack of concentricity as a misalignment, the use of the fourth tool is particularly used for fine adjustment. Preferably, the difference is determined by visual assessment. When determining the difference, it is only necessary to understand the direction of the difference to know where the linear displacement must occur. The introduction of the correction preferably includes an introduction with a known direction of the difference relative to the fourth tool or the receiving portion, so that it is clear in which direction the linear displacement must occur. During the linear movement, preferably only a small force is applied to avoid any damage to the contact element. The small force refers only to the force required for the linear displacement. Preferably, the linear displacement includes a movement of less than 2mm, preferably less than 1mm, and most preferably less than 0.5mm. The linear displacement (in the radial direction relative to the central axis of the tool) ends with the abutment of the outer conductor contact at the rotating body. To prevent excessive bending. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The following is a description of the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] Figure 1 A perspective view showing an embodiment of the tool;

[0030] Figure 2 Show Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a tool;

[0031] Figure 3 showing a perspective view of an embodiment of a second tool;

[0032] Figure 4 Show Figure 3 a cross-sectional view of a second tool;

[0033] Figure 5 showing a perspective view of an embodiment of a third tool;

[0034] Figure 6 Show Figure 5 A cross-sectional tree diagram of the third tool;

[0035] Figure 7 A perspective view showing an embodiment of a tool set;

[0036] Figure 8 showing a perspective view of an embodiment of a fourth tool;

[0037] Fig. 9 Show Figure 8 a cross-sectional view of a fourth tool;

[0038] Fig.10 Show Figure 8 A diagram of a first direction (plugging direction) of a fourth tool;

[0039] Fig.11 A perspective view showing another embodiment of a tool set;

[0040] Fig.12 showing a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a fifth tool;

[0041] Fig.13 showing a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a sixth tool;

[0042] Fig.14 showing a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a seventh tool; and

[0043] Fig.15 A cross-sectional view of an embodiment of an eighth tool is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] Preferred embodiments are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0045] Figure 1 An embodiment of a tool 10 for correcting a misalignment α at a contact element 1 is shown. The tool 10 shown has a base body 11. The base body 11 is essentially used to provide the installer with a possibility to hold and handle the tool 10 well. Markings and numbers for the tool 10 can be arranged on the base body 11. The base body 11 preferably has an elongated shape, which extends along a first direction X, in particular a direction representing a joining or plugging direction with the contact element 1.

[0046] A processing region 12 is arranged at the end of the base body 11 along the first direction X. The processing region 12 can engage with the contact element 1 along the first direction X. The processing region 12 has at least one stop surface 18, which prevents further engagement of the contact element 1 and the processing region 12. Here, the stop surface 18 can form an outer conductor contact 6 for the contact element 1 (see Figure 2 ) and housing 9 (see Fig.15 ) and / or for contacting the inner conductor contact 4 and / or the insulator 8 of the element 1 (see Fig.12). In particular, the processing area 12 of the tool 10 is made of a non-conductive material. The material of the processing area 12 can include plastic or ceramic, for example.

[0047] A first rotating body 14 is arranged in the processing area 12. The rotating body 14 shown is formed around the center axis M of the tool 10 along the first direction X and comprises a hollow cylinder. In an alternative embodiment, the rotating body 14 can include a hollow cylinder of other shapes (see Figure 3-Figure 11 , Figure 13-Figure 15 ) or vertebral body (see Fig.12 ). The first rotating body 14 shown has at least one correction surface 16 for correcting the circumference of the contact element 1 .

[0048] At least one circumferential correction surface 16 comprises at least a partial conical shape and / or an orientation that is non-concentric with respect to the center axis M of the tool 10. The partial conical shape and / or the non-concentric orientation can correct the misalignment α at the contact element 1 to a predetermined orientation α1 when engaging with the processing region 12. The predetermined orientation α1 does not necessarily mean the final orientation on the contact element 1, but can only include an intermediate step or an intermediate result.

[0049] At least one circumferential straightening surface 16 is arranged on the inside or outside of the first rotating body 14. The orientation depends on which part of the contact element 1 is to be straightened in which direction. Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the embodiment of the tool 10 shown, a circumferential straightening surface 16 is arranged on the inner side of the first rotating body 14 in order to straighten the inner conductor pin 2 centrally toward the center axis M of the contact element 1. For this purpose, the tool 10 has a first opening 15 with a first diameter D1 on the side that enables the tool 10 to engage with the contact element 1. The first diameter D1 tapers in the processing area 12 to a second diameter D2, which is smaller than the first diameter D1. The taper can be monotonous or can be Figure 2 The non-monotonic taper shown (two sub-areas of the correction surface 16 have different inclination angles) is non-monotonic. The advantage of the non-monotonic taper shown is that when the inner conductor pin 2 is bent back a little in the direction of the center axis M, the angle of the introduced standard force can be improved and the inclination angle in the rotating body 14 can be increased, thereby enabling a stronger correction or correction. The non-monotonic taper is presented as an angular step on the correction surface 16 or in the rotating body 14 in the illustrated embodiment. It is important to avoid edges on the correction surface 16, at which the contact element 1 or the inner conductor pin 2 can be damaged. After the contact element 1 and the tool 10 are joined, the misalignment α at the inner conductor pin 2 is corrected to a predetermined first orientation α1. The orientation A of the inner conductor pin 2 with the predetermined first orientation α1 is closer to the center axis M after the tool 10 is used than the misalignment α previously present.

[0050] Figure 3 and Figure 4 An embodiment of a second tool 20 is shown. In the embodiment shown of the second tool 20, a circumferential correction surface 26 is arranged on the inner side of the first rotating body 24 in order to correct the inner conductor pin 2 centrally toward the center axis M of the contact element 1. The second tool 20 has a second opening 25 with a third diameter D3 on the side that enables the second tool 20 to engage with the contact element 1. The third diameter D3 is smaller than the first diameter D1. The third diameter D3 tapers in the processing area 22 to a fourth diameter D4, which is smaller than the third diameter D3. Preferably, the third diameter D3 is larger than the second diameter D2 on the tool 10, so that the inner conductor pin 2 that is slightly repelled from the center axis M again after the tool 10 is used can be easily engaged with the second tool 20. After the contact element 1 and the second tool 20 are engaged, the predetermined first orientation α on the inner conductor pin 2 is corrected to a predetermined second orientation α2. The orientation A of the inner conductor pin 2 with the predetermined second orientation α2 is closer to the center axis M after the second tool 20 is used than the predetermined first orientation α1 previously present.

[0051] Figure 5 and Figure 6 An embodiment of a third tool 30 is shown. In the embodiment shown of the third tool 30, a circumferential correction surface 36 is arranged on the inner side of the first rotating body 34 in order to correct the inner conductor pin 2 centrally toward the center axis M of the contact element 1. The third tool 30 has a third opening 35 with a fifth diameter D5 on the side that enables the third tool 30 to engage with the contact element 1. The fifth diameter D5 is smaller than the third diameter D3. The fifth diameter D5 tapers in the processing area 32 to a sixth diameter D6, which is smaller than the fifth diameter D5. Preferably, the fifth diameter D5 is larger than the fourth diameter D4 on the second tool 20, so that the inner conductor pin 2 that is slightly repelled from the center axis M again after the second tool 20 is used can be easily engaged with the third tool 30. After the contact element 1 and the third tool 30 are engaged, the predetermined second orientation α2 on the inner conductor pin 2 is corrected to a predetermined third orientation α3. The orientation A of the inner conductor pin 2 with the predetermined third orientation α3 after the use of the third tool 30 is at least closer to the center axis M than the previously existing predetermined second orientation α2 .

[0052] Figure 7 An embodiment of a tool set 50 is shown in which the tool 10, the second tool 20 and the third tool 30 are arranged on a common base body 52. ​​The tool set 50 shown is designed as a single piece and is produced from plastic.

[0053] Figure 8-Figure 10An embodiment of a fourth tool 40 is shown. In the embodiment shown of the fourth tool 40, a circumferential straightening surface 46 is arranged on the inner side of the first rotating body 44. The straightening surface 46 extends parallel to the straightening surfaces 16, 26, 36 of the first three tools 10, 20, 30 and concentrically with the offset center axis M', that is, not concentrically with the center axis M of the fourth tool 40. The fourth tool 40 shown has a fourth opening 45 on the side that enables the fourth tool 40 to engage with the contact element 1, which leads to a receiving portion 43 in the processing area 42 of the fourth tool 40. The diameter of the receiving portion 43 corresponds to the diameter of the inner conductor pin 2 on the contact element 1. The receiving portion 43 and the straightening surface 46 are oriented non-concentrically with the center axis M of the fourth tool 40. The non-concentric orientation of the straightening surface 46 makes it possible to establish an incorrect concentricity of the inner conductor pin 2 relative to the center axis M of the contact element 1 (or relative to the outer conductor contact 6). The inner conductor pin 2 is therefore aligned concentrically with the center axis M of the contact element 2 or also with respect to the outer conductor contact 6 .

[0054] Fig.11 Another embodiment of a tool set 54 is shown, in which the tool 10, the second tool 20, the third tool 30 and the fourth tool 40 are arranged on a common base body 56. The tool set 54 shown is designed as a whole and is made of plastic. The individual tools 10, 20, 30, 40 are marked on the base body 56 and arranged in the way they are used in practice.

[0055] Fig.12The embodiment of the fifth tool 60 is shown. The fifth tool 60 is provided for the case where the inner conductor contact 4 or the tabs on the inner conductor contact 4 have too small (inner) diameter. In order to expand the diameter of the inner conductor contact 4, the rotating body 64 is configured as a cone. The correction surface 66 is arranged on the outer surface of the rotating body 64. When the contact element 1 is engaged with the fifth tool 60, the pointed cone side of the correction surface 66 first contacts the contact element 1 or the inner conductor contact 4 of the contact element 1. Due to the conical shape, the distance of the correction surface 66 from the center axis M of the fifth tool 60 increases toward the base 61 in the first direction X, and the inner diameter of the inner conductor contact 4 is enlarged or increased. In this process, the pressure is slightly overpressured, and after removing the fifth tool 60, the tabs on the inner conductor contact 4 rebound slightly, so that they are finally at the target size. When the contact element 1 and the fifth tool 60 are fully engaged so that the contact element 1 abuts against at least one stop surface 68, the predetermined fourth orientation α4 of the inner conductor contact 4 is reached. Here, the contact element 2 and the fifth tool 60 must be brought into engagement along the first direction X up to the stop surface 68 in order to ensure that reworking can take place, i.e., the angle correction or diameter correction is carried out to the required dimensions, but without excessive overpressure. In practice, it is possible to allow engagement only up to a certain maximum force in order to inform the installer that the stop surface 68 has been reached. The same measures also apply to the other tools described here.

[0056] exist Fig.12 In the embodiment shown, the inner conductor contact 4 is directly surrounded by the insulator 8. In order to guide the fifth tool 60 during the joining and to orient the inner conductor contact 4 concentrically to the insulator 8, the fifth tool 60 also has a second rotating body 67 in its processing area 62. The second rotating body 67 is configured as a hollow cylinder, which surrounds the first rotating body 64. The second rotating body 67 is designed so that it surrounds the insulator from the outside. The guide surface 69 on the second rotating body 67 extends substantially flush with the outside of the insulator 8, so that the fifth tool 60 is guided on the insulator 8 along the first direction X via the second rotating body 67. By the fixed concentric orientation of the first and second rotating bodies 64, 67 with respect to each other, the inner conductor contact 4 and the insulator 8 are also oriented concentrically with each other during the joining.

[0057] Fig.13The embodiment of the sixth tool 70 is shown. The sixth tool 70 is provided for the case where the inner conductor contact 4 or the tab on the inner conductor contact 4 has an excessively large inner diameter. In order to reduce the diameter of the inner conductor contact 4, the rotating body 74 is constructed as a hollow cylinder. The correction surface 76 is arranged on the inner surface of the rotating body 74. When the contact element 1 is engaged with the sixth tool 70, the pointed open side of the rotating body 74 with the correction surface 76 first moves between the inner conductor contact 4 and the insulator 8 on the contact element 1. Due to the conical shape of the correction surface 76, it reduces its spacing from the central axis M of the sixth tool 70 toward the base 71 in the first direction X, so that the inner diameter of the inner conductor contact 4 is narrowed or reduced. Slight overpressure in the process, and after removing the sixth tool 70, the tab on the inner conductor contact 4 is slightly bounced again so as to finally be in the specified size. When the contact element 1 and the sixth tool 70 are fully engaged so that the contact element 1 abuts against at least one stop surface 78, the predetermined fifth orientation α5 of the inner conductor contact 4 is reached.

[0058] exist Fig.13 In the embodiment shown, the inner conductor contact 4 is directly surrounded by the insulator 8. In order to guide the sixth tool 70 during the joining and to orient the inner conductor contact 4 concentrically to the insulator 8, the sixth tool 70 also has a second rotating body 77 in its processing area 72. The second rotating body 77 is configured as a hollow cylinder, which surrounds the first rotating body 74. The second rotating body 77 is designed so that it surrounds the insulator from the outside. The guide surface 79 on the second rotating body 77 extends substantially flush with the outside of the insulator 8, so that the sixth tool 70 is guided on the insulator 8 along the first direction X via the second rotating body 77. By the fixed concentric orientation of the first and second rotating bodies 74, 77 with respect to each other, the inner conductor contact 4 and the insulator 8 are also oriented concentrically with each other during the joining.

[0059] Fig.14The embodiment of the seventh tool 80 is shown. The seventh tool 80 is provided for the case where the outer conductor contact 6 or the tab on the outer conductor contact 6 has an excessively small inner diameter. In order to expand the diameter of the outer conductor contact 6, the rotating body 84 is (at least partially) constructed as a hollow cylinder. The correction surface 86 is arranged on the outer side of the rotating body 84. When the contact element 1 is engaged with the seventh tool 80, the pointed open side of the rotating body 84 with the correction surface 86 first moves between the outer conductor contact 6 and the insulator 8 on the contact element 1. Due to the conical shape of the correction surface 86, it increases its spacing from the center axis M of the seventh tool 80 toward the base 81 in the first direction X, so that the inner diameter of the outer conductor contact 6 is enlarged or increased. Slight overpressure in the process, and after removing the seventh tool 80, the tab on the outer conductor contact 6 slightly rebounds again so as to finally be at the specified size. When the contact element 1 and the seventh tool 80 are fully engaged so that the contact element 1 abuts against at least one stop surface 88, the predetermined sixth orientation α6 of the outer conductor contact 6 is reached. In addition, the insulator 8 can be at least partially accommodated in the hollow cylinder of the rotating body 84 when the contact element 1 is engaged with the seventh tool 80, the seventh tool 80 can be guided via the accommodation, and the outer conductor contact 6 can be oriented concentrically relative to the insulator 8.

[0060] Fig.15 The embodiment of the eighth tool 90 is shown. The eighth tool 90 is provided for the case where the outer conductor contact 6 or the tab on the outer conductor contact 6 has an excessively large inner diameter. In order to reduce the diameter of the outer conductor contact 6, the rotating body 94 is constructed as a hollow cylinder. The correction surface 96 is arranged on the inner surface of the rotating body 94. When the contact element 1 is engaged with the eighth tool 90, the pointed open side of the rotating body 94 with the correction surface 96 first moves between the outer conductor contact 6 on the contact element 1 and the housing 9 of the contact element 1. Due to the conical shape of the correction surface 96, it reduces its spacing from the center axis M of the eighth tool 90 toward the base 91 in the first direction X, thereby shrinking or reducing the inner diameter of the outer conductor contact 6. Slight overpressure in the process, and after removing the eighth tool 90, the tab on the outer conductor contact 6 is slightly bounced again so as to finally be in the specified size. When the contact element 1 and the eighth tool 90 are fully engaged so that the contact element 1 abuts against at least one stop surface 98, the predetermined seventh orientation α7 of the outer conductor contact 6 is reached.

[0061] In order to guide the eighth tool 90 during the joining process and to orient the outer conductor contact 6 concentrically to the insulator 8, the eighth tool 90 further comprises a second rotating body 97 in its processing region 92. The second rotating body 97 is configured as a hollow cylinder, which surrounds the first rotating body 94. The second rotating body 97 is designed so that it surrounds the insulator from the outside. The guide surface 99 on the second rotating body 97 extends substantially flush with the outside of the insulator 8, so that the eighth tool 90 is guided on the insulator 8 along the first direction X via the second rotating body 97. By the fixed concentric orientation of the first and second rotating bodies 94, 97 relative to each other, the outer conductor contact 6 and the insulator 8 are also oriented concentrically relative to each other during the joining process.

[0062] In all described tools 10, 20, 30, 40, 60, 70, 80, 90, at least one circumferential correction surface 16, 26, 36, 46, 66, 76, 86, 96 can correct the misalignment α of the contact element 1 by 15 degrees, preferably 10 degrees, most preferably 5 degrees. The smaller the angle of mechanical deformation on the contact element 1, the safer the deformation of the material and thus the better the retention of the contact element 1.

[0063] Preferably, each tool 10 , 20 , 30 , 40 , 60 , 70 , 80 , 90 is capable of marking the reworked contact element 1 , for example by means of a tactile / mechanical or visual marking, such as a color marking and / or a notch.

[0064] An embodiment of a method for correcting an offset α at a contact element 1 is described below. The method has the following steps: providing a tool 10, 40, 60, 70, 80, 90, engaging the contact element 1 with the corresponding processing area 12, 42, 62, 72, 82, 92 of the tool 10, 40, 60, 70, 80, 90, thereby correcting the offset α at the contact element 1 to a predetermined orientation α1, α4, α5, α6, α7, and then releasing the engagement. In particular, the described method is applicable to the tool 10, the fourth tool 40, the fifth tool 60, the sixth tool 70, the seventh tool 80 and the eighth tool 90. By once engaging the contact element 1 with the corresponding tool and releasing it again, the corresponding offset α on the contact element 1 is corrected, and the contact element 1 or the plug connector can be used. In particular, by this form of reworking, a significantly smaller construction space of the (reworking) tool can be achieved compared to conventional repair pliers, for example less than 15 cmx15 cmx15 cm.

[0065] In particular, an alternative embodiment is shown for the tool 10 and is described below. After performing the above method steps, the method further comprises the steps of providing a second tool 20 after the previous method steps, engaging the contact element 1 with the processing area 22 of the second tool 20, thereby correcting the orientation α1 predetermined after the engagement of the tool 10 to a second predetermined orientation α2, and then releasing the engagement, then providing a third tool 30, engaging the contact element 1 with the processing area 32 of the third tool 30, thereby correcting the second predetermined orientation α2 after the engagement of the second tool 20 to a third predetermined orientation α3, then rotating the contact element 1 and the third tool 30 relative to each other, and then releasing the engagement. The sequential application of the tool 10, the second tool 20 and the third tool 30 enables the stepwise correction or correction of the misalignment α at the contact element 1, in particular the stepwise correction of the inner conductor pin 2 on the contact element 1. The mutual rotation of the contact element 1 and the third tool 30 hereby helps to eliminate undesirable internal stresses in the contact element 1, in particular the inner conductor pin 2. After these method steps, the contact element 1 can be used again for plugging in actual applications, but it can happen that the contact element 1 is not yet process-safe because, for example, the concentricity is still outside the required specifications.

[0066] If the contact element 1, i.e. the inner conductor pin 2, cannot be satisfactorily oriented after the preceding steps, the method can further comprise the following steps: providing a fourth tool 40 after the preceding method steps, determining the difference between the third predetermined orientation α3 and the center axis of the contact element 1, guiding the inner conductor pin 2 on the contact element 1 into the receiving portion 43 on the fourth tool 40 in a corrective manner, subsequently moving the contact element 1 relative to the fourth tool 40 in the direction of the difference, and subsequently releasing the engagement. At the latest after these method steps, the inner conductor pin 2 of the contact element 1 is oriented concentrically with the center axis of the contact element 1 and the outer conductor 6 of the contact element 1. In particular, it is achieved that < Concentricity (the concentricity required by the regulations and standards is < ). The misalignment α at the contact element 1 is corrected and the contact element 1 or the plug connector can be used (without problems and without damage).

[0067] Optionally, the described sequence of method steps can be combined with a control instrument. In this combination, the instrument checks whether a certain damage is present on the contact element 1. If damage is present, the corresponding tool is selected and used. The instrument then confirms the result of the reworking.

[0068] Reference numerals list

[0069] 1Contact element

[0070] 2 inner conductor pins

[0071] 4 Inner conductor

[0072] 6 Outer conductor

[0073] 8 Insulator

[0074] 9 Shell

[0075] 10 Tools

[0076] 11 Matrix

[0077] 12 Processing Area

[0078] 14 Rotating body

[0079] 15 Opening

[0080] 16 Correction front

[0081] 18 Stop surface

[0082] 20 Second Tool

[0083] 21 Matrix

[0084] 22 Processing Area

[0085] 24 Rotating body

[0086] 25 Second Opening

[0087] 26 Correction

[0088] 28 Stop surface

[0089] 30 Third Tool

[0090] 31 Matrix

[0091] 32 Processing Area

[0092] 34 Rotating body

[0093] 35 The third opening

[0094] 36 Correction

[0095] 38 Stop surface

[0096] 40 Fourth Tool

[0097] 41 Matrix

[0098] 42 Processing Area

[0099] 43 Accommodation

[0100] 44 Rotating body

[0101] 45 The fourth opening

[0102] 46 Correction

[0103] 48 Stop surface

[0104] 50 Tool Set

[0105] 52 (common) matrix

[0106] 54 tool set

[0107] 56 (common) matrix

[0108] 60 The Fifth Tool

[0109] 61 Matrix

[0110] 62 Processing Area

[0111] 64 Rotating body

[0112] 66 Correction front

[0113] 67 Second Rotating Body

[0114] 68 Stop surface

[0115] 69 Guide surface

[0116] 70 Sixth Tool

[0117] 71 Matrix

[0118] 72 Processing Area

[0119] 74 Rotating body

[0120] 76 Correction

[0121] 77 Second Rotating Body

[0122] 78 Stop surface

[0123] 79 Guide surface

[0124] 80 Seventh Tool

[0125] 81 Matrix

[0126] 82 Processing area

[0127] 84 Rotating body

[0128] 86 Correction

[0129] 88 Stop surface

[0130] 90 The Eighth Tool

[0131] 91 Matrix

[0132] 92 Processing Area

[0133] 94 Rotating body

[0134] 96 Correction

[0135] 97 Second Rotating Body

[0136] 98 Stop surface

[0137] 99 Guide surface

[0138] A orientation axis

[0139] α dislocation

[0140] α1 First orientation

[0141] α2 Second orientation

[0142] α3 Third orientation

[0143] α4 Fourth orientation

[0144] α5 Fifth orientation

[0145] α6 Sixth orientation

[0146] α7 Seventh orientation

[0147] D1 First diameter

[0148] D2 Second diameter

[0149] D3 third diameter

[0150] D4 Fourth diameter

[0151] D5 Fifth diameter

[0152] D6 Sixth diameter

[0153] D7 seventh diameter

[0154] D8 Eighth diameter

[0155] M Central Axis

[0156] M' offset center axis

[0157] X first direction

[0158] Y second direction

[0159] Z: third direction.

Claims

1. A tool (10, 60) for correcting a misalignment (α) at ​​a contact element (1), the tool comprising: a) a substrate (11, 61); b) a processing region (12, 62), which is arranged at the end of the base body (11, 61) and which can be engaged with the contact element (1) along a first direction (X); c) a first rotating body (14, 64), which is arranged in the processing area (12, 62) and is formed around a center axis (M) of the tool (10, 60) along the first direction (X), wherein: d) the first rotating body (14, 64) has at least one circumferential correction surface (16, 66) for correcting the contact element (1); and e) at least one of the circumferential correction surfaces (16, 66) has at least a partially conical shape and / or an orientation that is non-concentric with the center axis (M) of the tool (10, 60), thereby enabling the misalignment (α) at ​​the contact element (1) to be corrected to a predetermined orientation (α1, α4) when engaging with the processing area (12, 62).

2. The tool according to claim 1, wherein: The first rotating body (14, 64) is at least partially configured as a hollow cylinder or a cone.

3. The tool according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The processing region (12, 62) has at least one stop surface (18, 68) which prevents further engagement of the contact element (1) and the processing region (12, 62).

4. The tool according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: At least one of the circumferential straightening surfaces (16, 66) is arranged on the inner side or the outer side of the first rotating body (14, 64).

5. The tool according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: At least one of the circumferential correction surfaces (16, 66) is capable of correcting the misalignment (α) at ​​the contact element (1) by 15 degrees, preferably 10 degrees, most preferably 5 degrees.

6. The tool according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: The tool (10, 60), in particular the processing region (12, 62) of the tool (10, 60), is formed from a non-conductive material.

7. The tool according to any one of claims 1 to 6 also has at least one second rotating body (67), which includes a guide surface (69) for guiding the tool (60) when engaging with the contact element (1) and is arranged in the processing area (62).

8. A tool set (50) for correcting a misalignment (α) at ​​a contact element (1), the tool set comprising at least: a) A tool (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein: The tool (10) has a first opening (15) with a first diameter (D1) on a side enabling the tool (10) to engage with the contact element (1); and b) a second tool (20) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the second tool (20) has a second opening (25) with a third diameter (D3) on a side enabling the second tool (20) to engage with the contact element (1), and the third diameter (D3) is smaller than the first diameter (D1); and c) A third tool (30) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the third tool (30) has a third opening (35) with a fifth diameter (D5) on a side enabling the third tool (30) to engage with the contact element (1), and the fifth diameter (D5) is smaller than the third diameter (D3).

9. The tool set according to claim 8, further comprising a fourth tool (40) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein: The fourth tool (40) has a fourth opening (45) on a side enabling the fourth tool (40) to engage with the contact element (1), the fourth opening extending to a receptacle (43) in the processing region (42) of the fourth tool (40), wherein the diameter of the receptacle (43) corresponds to the diameter of the inner conductor pin (2) at the contact element (1) and the receptacle (43) is not oriented concentrically with the center axis (M) of the fourth tool (40).

10. A tool set according to claim 8 or 9, wherein: The tool (10), the second tool (20) and the third tool (30), in particular the fourth tool (40), have a common base body (52, 56).

11. A method for correcting a misalignment (α) at ​​a contact element (1), wherein: The method comprises the following steps: a) providing a tool (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, b) engaging the contact element (1) with the processing area (12) of the tool (10) so that the misalignment (α) at ​​the contact element (1) is corrected to a predetermined orientation (α1), and then c) releasing the engagement.

12. The method according to claim 11 further comprises the following steps: d) after the preceding method step, providing a second tool (20) according to any one of claims 8 to 10; e) engaging the contact element (1) with the processing region (22) of the second tool (20), thereby correcting the predetermined orientation (α1) to a second predetermined orientation (α2) after the engagement of the tool (10), and subsequently f) releasing said engagement; and then g) providing a third tool (30) according to any one of claims 8 to 10; h) engaging the contact element (1) with the processing region (32) of the third tool (30) so as to correct the second predetermined orientation (α2) to a third predetermined orientation (α3) after the engagement of the second tool (20); Afterwards i) rotating the contact element (1) and the third tool (30) relative to each other; And then j) releasing the engagement.

13. The method according to claim 12, further comprising the following steps: k) after the preceding method step, providing a fourth tool (40) according to claim 9 or 10; 1) determining a difference between a third predetermined orientation (α3) and a central axis of the contact element (1); m) introducing the inner conductor pin (2) on the contact element (1) into the receptacle (43) on the fourth tool (40) in a correct manner; Afterwards n) linearly moving the contact element (1) relative to the fourth tool (40) in the direction of the difference; and then o) releasing the engagement.

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