Modular plug assembly for transmitting electrical and / or electrical signal

Abstract

The invention relates to a modular plug assembly (1, 2, 3, 4), which can be variably modified for the transmission of electrical energy and / or electrical signals, the modular plug assembly (1, 2, 3, 4) comprising a carrier housing module (100), a connection housing module (210, 220) and a plug housing module (310, 320, 330, 340), the connection housing module (210, 220) being arranged in the carrier housing module (100), the plug housing module (310, 320, 330, 340) being arranged in the plug housing module (310, 320, 330, 340), and the plug housing module (310, 320, 330, 340) being arranged in the plug housing module (310, 320, 330, 340). According to the invention, the carrier housing module (100), the connection housing module (210, 220) and the plug housing module (310, 320, 330, 340) are each designed as separate individual parts and are configured to each form at least one form-fitting connection, preferably in each case in a mounting direction (X) of the plug device components (1, 2, 3, 4), for mounting the modular plug device components (1, 2, 3, 4).

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The invention belongs to the field of electrical wiring and relates to a modular plug-in device assembly for transmitting electrical energy and / or electrical signals, which can be configured independently and / or specifically due to the modular structure. BACKGROUND

[0002] Plug-in devices in the form of sockets, which are used in industry, are applied in many different fields, for example in the processing and / or manufacturing industry or in building management, and are used for the electrical wiring and operation of a plurality of different electrical devices. The electrical devices to be operated can be, for example, field devices in the form of sensor devices or end devices in the form of stationary operating devices.

[0003] In order to supply the sockets for the respective electrical devices with electrical energy and / or electrical signals, corresponding connection devices for the individual electrical conductors are also required. The technology for the connection devices is, for example, the so-called "Push-In-Anschlusstechnik". In the Push-In-Anschlusstechnik, which is also known under the name "Direktstecktechnik", a known connection technology is involved, which is mainly used for the direct plug-in and automatic clamping of single or multi-wire electrical conductors, wherein, for example, in the case of shape-stable or rigid electrical conductors, no tools, i.e. handling tools, are required for the construction of the clamping connection (for this, for example, see German publication DE 10 2015 105 757 A1).

[0004] In the future, for example, other end devices in the form of mobile operating devices should also be able to be operated with the aid of the sockets. Mobile end devices include, for example, tablets, laptops or smartphones.

[0005] Furthermore, for example, the regulations of different countries also increase the variety and thus the requirements that must be met by the socket systems used in industry. For example, in order to transmit electrical energy, there are a variety of different plug-in faces depending on the respective country. The socket used in industry is, for example, also applied as a charging station for mobile end devices.

[0006] In order to meet the above requirements, a variety of solutions for variable or modular socket devices and socket systems are known from the prior art patent literature.

[0007] For example, German publication DE 10 2015 100 040 A1 relates to a multi-socket system for a computer workstation, which is electrically connectable with a power supply network. The multi-socket system has a plurality of modular socket elements each having at least one socket. The system has mechanical coupling means by means of which the socket elements can be mechanically coupled to one another, and electrical connection means by means of which the socket elements can be electrically conductively connected to one another. Furthermore, a programmable control device is provided for selectively switching on and off the individual socket elements and / or sockets.

[0008] Furthermore, a multifunctional socket strip is known from US patent US 8,622,756 B2, which comprises a track for fitting a plurality of modularized individual components. These components can be network modules, USB modules, transformer modules, power coupling modules, fuse modules or switch modules.

[0009] The known solutions, for example, all have the disadvantage that, in order to realize the respective functions, individual modules having a respective housing must be provided, which further leads to an increase in component variety and thus to higher costs. SUMMARY

[0010] It is the task of the present application to provide a modular plug-in device assembly for the transmission of electrical energy and / or electrical signals, which is improved, in particular, in terms of configurability and adaptability, and in terms of assembly.

[0011] This task is solved by the features of independent claim 1. Further embodiments and applications of the application result from the dependent claims and will be explained in detail in the following description, partly with reference to the drawings.

[0012] According to a first general aspect, the present application relates to a modular plug-in device assembly, which can be variously modified and / or adapted for the transmission of electrical energy and / or electrical signals, wherein the modular plug-in device assembly comprises a carrier housing module, a wiring housing module and a plug-in housing module, wherein the carrier housing module, the wiring housing module and the plug-in housing module are each configured as separate individual parts and are configured for the assembly and / or manufacture of the modular plug-in device assembly to each configure at least one substantially form-fitting connection, preferably to each plug together substantially along an assembly direction of the plug-in device assembly.

[0013] In other words, the modular plug-in device assembly constitutes or represents a system, that is to say a plug-in device system composed of a plurality of, preferably at least three, individual housing parts, which are correspondingly configured to one another for the assembly and / or manufacture of the modular plug-in device system in order to configure the respective substantially form-fitting connections.

[0014] The construction of the modular structure and of the individual housing modules, which are configured for a corresponding connection to one another, primarily ensures a modular plug-in device assembly that can be modified and / or adapted independently or specifically according to the application area.

[0015] The modular plug-in device assembly is configured, for example, for integration into a switch cabinet, which in turn can be used in a wide range of industrial sectors and can also be used internationally, as will be explained in further detail below.

[0016] In the following, the modular plug-in device assembly is also referred to simply as "plug-in device assembly".

[0017] According to a further aspect of the application, it can be provided that the support housing module, the connection housing module and the plug-in housing module are configured to respectively establish at least one substantially force-fitting connection for the assembly and / or manufacture of the plug-in device assembly, preferably a substantially releasable force-fitting connection.

[0018] Hereby, for example, the durability of the respective connections between the individual housing modules can be improved.

[0019] According to a further aspect of the application, it can be provided that the connection housing module is configured as a replaceable or exchangeable connection housing module of a plurality of connection housing modules, and / or the plug-in housing module is configured as a replaceable or exchangeable plug-in housing module of a plurality of plug-in housing modules; and / or the support housing module is configured for connection with one connection housing module of a plurality of connection housing modules, preferably replaceable or exchangeable connection housing modules, in order to respectively assemble the plug-in device assembly in a differently modified or adapted manner.

[0020] The connection housing modules of the plurality of connection housing modules are respectively substantially identically configured in terms of their connection section for connection with the support housing module and / or the plug-in housing module. The same applies accordingly to the walls and / or wall sections and / or surfaces provided for implementing the respective connection.

[0021] The plug-in housing modules of the plurality of plug-in housing modules are respectively substantially identically configured in terms of their connection section for connection with the connection housing module. The same applies accordingly to the walls and / or wall sections and / or surfaces provided for implementing the respective connection.

[0022] Hereby, a comparatively high degree of modularity can be ensured, which in turn ensures a high degree of modification or adaptation, which is characteristic of the modular plug-in device assembly.

[0023] It is possible that the support housing module comprises an assembly section which is configured for the assembly of the plug-in device assembly to a carrier rail, preferably having a hat-shaped profile, and which extends along the support housing module essentially in the longitudinal direction of the plug-in device assembly; and / or, in an elevation view (front view), preferably along the assembly direction of the plug-in device assembly, the support housing module is characterized by an essentially square profile or an essentially rectangular profile, which is preferably defined by four outer walls of the support housing module. Each of the four outer walls can be configured, for example, essentially flat and / or essentially plate-shaped.

[0024] According to a further aspect of the application it can be provided that the support housing module is configured in the form of or comprises a first receptacle or a first recess, in order to accommodate and / or to assemble therein and / or thereon at least one circuit board module for converting electrical energy and / or electrical signals; and / or the support housing module comprises at least one assembly well or at least one assembly cavity for accommodating at least one wiring module for electrical conductors.

[0025] It is possible that the support housing module comprises at least one connection section which is configured for at least one essentially form-fit connection and / or at least one essentially force-fit connection with the wiring housing module, wherein preferably the at least one essentially form-fit connection comprises a locking connection, in particular preferably a snap-in connection, and / or wherein preferably the at least one essentially force-fit connection comprises a clamping connection.

[0026] According to a further aspect of the application it can be provided that the at least one connection section of the support housing module extends essentially in the assembly direction of the plug-in device assembly; and / or the at least one connection section of the support housing module is configured as or comprises a locking element; and / or the at least one connection section of the support housing module is arranged on an outer wall of the support housing module.

[0027] It is possible that the support housing module comprises at least locally, on an end side, essentially in the assembly direction of the plug-in device assembly, a step, a slot or a tongue, wherein the step, the slot or the tongue is configured for essentially form-fit accommodation of the wiring housing module in the assembly direction, and / or wherein the wiring housing module comprises a step which is configured complementarily to the step, or comprises a tongue which is configured complementarily to the slot, or comprises a slot which is configured complementarily to the tongue.

[0028] It can be provided in accordance with a further aspect of the application that, in the front view (elevation view), preferably substantially along the assembly direction of the plug-in device assembly, the wiring housing module is characterized by a substantially square profile or a substantially rectangular profile, which is preferably defined by four outer walls of the wiring housing module, wherein preferably, in the front view, the profile of the wiring housing module is substantially the same or similar to the profile of the holder housing module. Each of the four outer walls can be configured, for example, substantially flat and / or substantially plate-shaped.

[0029] It can be provided in accordance with a further aspect of the application that the wiring housing module comprises at least one connection section configured for at least one substantially form-fit connection and / or at least one substantially force-fit connection with the holder housing module and / or with the plug-in housing module.

[0030] It is possible that the at least one connection section of the wiring housing module extends substantially along the assembly direction of the plug-in device assembly; and / or, the at least one connection section of the wiring housing module is configured as a recess or comprises a recess; and / or, the at least one connection section of the wiring housing module is arranged on an outer wall of the wiring housing module.

[0031] It can be provided in accordance with a further aspect of the application that the wiring housing module is configured in the form of a shell or is at least partially configured shell-shaped in order to at least partially or completely cover at least one wiring module of the plug-in device assembly and / or at least one circuit board module of the plug-in device assembly; and / or, the wiring housing module comprises a recess, respectively, for handling at least one wiring module of the plug-in device assembly and / or for connecting at least one conductor to at least one wiring module of the plug-in device assembly.

[0032] It can be provided in accordance with a further aspect of the application that the plug-in housing module comprises a plug-in section for constituting a plug-in face, wherein the plug-in section is configured for a plug-in connection with a counter plug-in connector in order to transmit electrical energy and / or electrical signals in the operating state.

[0033] Preferably, in the plurality of plug-in housing modules, the plug-in sections can be configured differently, respectively. The plug-in sections can be configured, for example, in accordance with the requirements of different countries, thereby respectively resulting in different plug-in faces.

[0034] The plug-in device assembly can comprise respective or corresponding contact elements for transmitting electrical energy and / or electrical signals.

[0035] It is possible that the plug-in housing module comprises at least one connection section which is configured for at least one substantially form-fitting connection and / or at least one substantially force-fitting connection with the wiring housing module, wherein preferably the at least one substantially form-fitting connection comprises a locking connection, particularly preferably a snap-in connection, and / or wherein preferably the at least one substantially force-fitting connection comprises a clamping connection.

[0036] It can be provided according to a further aspect of the application that the at least one connection section of the plug-in housing module extends substantially in the assembly direction of the plug-in device assembly; and / or that the at least one connection section of the plug-in housing module is configured as or comprises a locking element; and / or that the at least one connection section is arranged on an outer wall of the plug-in housing module.

[0037] It is possible that the support housing module is configured for at least one substantially form-fitting connection and / or at least one substantially force-fitting connection with the interface housing module, and / or that the support housing module is configured in the form of or comprises a second receptacle or a second recess in order to accommodate at least one interface module for converting electrical signals, and / or to assemble the interface module therein and / or thereon.

[0038] It can be provided according to a further aspect of the application that the support housing module, the wiring housing module and the plug-in housing module are each integrally configured and / or manufactured from one material, preferably a plastic-based material. The plastic is preferably an insulating material. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0039] The aforementioned embodiments and features of the application can be combined with one another arbitrarily. Further or additional details and advantages of the application will be explained in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0040] which shows: Figure 1 an exploded view of a first embodiment of a modular plug-in device assembly according to the application is shown in perspective view; Figure 2 is shown in perspective view; Figure 1 the support housing module of the modular plug-in device assembly in Figure 3 the plug-in device assembly in Figure 1 a second embodiment of the modular plug-in device assembly according to the application; Figure 4 three further embodiments of the modular plug-in device assembly according to the application are shown in perspective view, in the assembled state; Figure 1 DETAILED DESCRIPTION ​

[0041] The same or functionally equivalent components or elements are denoted by the same reference signs in the figures. In order to avoid repetitions, the description of these components or elements also partly refers to the description of other embodiments and / or figures.

[0042] The following detailed description of embodiments shown in the figures is intended to better illustrate or explain, but not to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

[0043] Figure 1 An exploded view of a first embodiment of a modular plug-in device assembly 1 according to the invention is shown in perspective. In the following, the modular plug-in device assembly 1 is also referred to simply as "plug-in device assembly 1".

[0044] The plug-in device assembly 1 according to the invention can be modified or adapted in different ways for the transmission of electrical energy and / or electrical signals, and in turn can be assembled in different ways in order to be able to realize a plurality of different plug-in device assemblies 1, in particular for the transmission of electrical energy.

[0045] The plug-in device assembly 1 as a system is characterized primarily by the modular housing parts and in turn by the modular construction, but also beyond the design of the housing parts and preferably relates to the wiring technology and / or the interface technology. The plug-in device assembly 1 due to its modularity can be assembled or adapted independently, or can be matched to the respective field of application.

[0046] In the following, the structure and construction of the first embodiment of the plug-in device assembly 1 is described in detail. Figure 1

[0047] The plug-in device assembly 1 comprises a support housing module 100, a wiring housing module 210 and a plug-in housing module 310. The support housing module 100, the wiring housing module 210 and the plug-in housing module 310 are each constructed as separate individual parts and are thus, for example, manufactured independently of one another. The housing modules 100, 210 and 310 preferably overall constitute the housing of the plug-in device assembly 1 in the assembled or manufactured state.

[0048] Preferably, each of the housing modules 100, 210 and 310 is constructed and / or manufactured from a material based on insulating plastic (insulating material), for example by means of at least one casting process and / or by means of at least one injection molding process. It is additionally or alternatively possible for the housing modules 100, 210, 310 to be manufactured by means of at least one 3D printing process and / or by means of at least one sintering process.

[0049] ​The support housing module 100, the wiring housing module 210 and the plug-in housing module 310 are configured to constitute at least one substantially form-fit connection, respectively, for the assembly and / or manufacture of the plug-in device assembly 1, preferably to be plugged together, respectively, substantially along an assembly direction X of the plug-in device assembly 1.

[0050] The assembly direction X is preferably a direction along which the plug-in device assembly 1 can be substantially assembled, and thus can be manufactured and / or assembled together.

[0051] It is additionally possible that the support housing module 100, the wiring housing module 210 and the plug-in housing module 310 are configured to constitute at least one substantially force-fit connection, respectively, for the assembly and / or manufacture of the plug-in device assembly 1, preferably to constitute a substantially releasable force-fit connection, respectively.

[0052] The plug-in device assembly 1 according to the application is characterized, inter alia, by the three separate housing modules 100, 210, 310, that is to say, the three separate housing parts, which are configured to substantially constitute form-fit connections, preferably plug-in connections, during the assembly and / or manufacture of the plug-in device assembly 1. Here, the housing modules 100, 210, 310 comprise connections and / or connection sections, respectively, which are configured to one another and / or coordinated with one another in order to first ensure the replaceability or replaceability of the wiring housing module 210 and / or the plug-in housing module 310, whereby the plug-in device assembly 1 can be modified or matched differently in a manner adapted to the respective field of application. This will be further explained below.

[0053] The support housing module 100 serves as a base housing module or as a stationary housing module of the plug-in device assembly 1. The support housing module 100 comprises an assembly section 106. This assembly section 106 is configured for the assembly of the plug-in device assembly 1 to a carrier rail 800, which preferably has a hat-shaped profile. The carrier rail 800 is shown in Figure 4 The assembly section 106 extends substantially along the support housing module 100 in the longitudinal direction L of the plug-in device assembly 1, that is to say, from a first end side along the longitudinal direction L to an opposite second end side.

[0054] In other words, the support housing module 100 constitutes, on the one hand, a load-bearing structure of the plug-in device assembly 1 and, on the other hand, an assembly structure of the plug-in device assembly 1 for securing to the carrier rail 800. The carrier rail 800 can be, for example, a component of a switchgear cabinet, which is not shown in the figures for the sake of clarity.

[0055] In the front view (elevation view), preferably along the assembly direction X, the support housing module 100 is characterized by a substantially square profile or a substantially rectangular profile. The profile is preferably defined by four outer walls of the support housing module 100, which are each locally configured substantially flat and / or substantially plate-shaped and extend substantially along the assembly direction X. For the sake of clarity, these outer walls of the support housing module 100 as well as further walls and / or wall sections are not identified in detail in the figures.

[0056] The support housing module 100 is locally configured in the form of or comprises a first recess or a first receptacle in order to accommodate, preferably to positively hold, at least one circuit board module 700. The at least one circuit board module 700 is configured for converting electrical energy and / or electrical signals and for this purpose comprises, for example, corresponding electrical and / or electronic components and elements (circuit, capacitor, diode, transistor, etc.). The electrical energy and / or electrical signals are preferably transmitted by means of single- or multi-wire electrical conductors.

[0057] The support housing module 100 comprises at least one assembly well 107 or at least one assembly cavity in order to accommodate at least one wiring module 600 for electrical conductors. The at least one assembly well 107 preferably extends substantially along the assembly direction X. The at least one wiring module 600 comprises a conductor connection element 610 for introducing electrical conductors into the at least one wiring module 600. Furthermore, the at least one wiring module 600 comprises a handling element 620 for opening or for loosening the wiring module 600, so that the electrical conductors, which are wired, preferably clamped, in the wiring module 600, can be loosened and, in turn, can be removed, that is to say, extracted, from the wiring module 600. For the sake of clarity, only one conductor connection element 610 and one handling element 620 as well as only one wiring module 600 are indicated in the figures.

[0058] The at least one wiring module 600 can be configured, for example, in accordance with the so-called plug-in wiring technology, wherein the handling element 620 is configured in the form of a push button (“Pusher”). Alternatively, the handling element 620 can also be configured as a screw of the wiring module 600 in the form of a screw terminal.

[0059] The support housing module 100 comprises at least one connection section 102. The at least one connection section 102 is configured for configuring at least one substantially positive connection and also at least one substantially force-fit connection with the wiring housing module 210. In the present embodiment, the at least one connection section 102 is configured as a locking element in the form of a locking hook, which is arranged on an outer wall of the support housing module 100. The at least one connection section 102 extends substantially along the assembly direction X.

[0060] Of course, the at least one connection section 102 can also be configured differently. For example, the at least one connection section 102 can be configured as a clamp, for example having a U-shaped or arcuate course, or comprise such a clamp.

[0061] The at least one connection section 102 is preferably configured for configuring a releasable locking connection, preferably a releasable snap connection. Thereby, in addition to the substantially form-fit connection between the support housing module 100 and the wiring housing module 210, a substantially force-fit connection is also realized, which for example contributes to increasing the durability of the connection.

[0062] For realizing the locking connection with the support housing module 100, the wiring housing module 210 comprises at least one connection section 212, which is configured as a recess, preferably on an outer wall of the wiring housing module 210, or comprises such a recess in the case of the wiring housing module 210. The recess is preferably configured as a through-hole having a substantially rectangular cross section. For the sake of clarity, the outer wall and further walls and / or wall sections of the wiring housing module 210 are not designated in detail in the drawings.

[0063] For positioning the wiring housing module 210 relative to the support housing module 100 and / or on the latter and for accommodating the wiring housing module 100 during assembly and / or manufacture of the plug-in device assembly 1, the support housing module 100 comprises at least locally a step 101, preferably an at least locally encircling step 101, on the end side in the assembly direction X. The step 101 is configured for substantially form-fit accommodating the wiring housing module 210 in the assembly direction X. Furthermore, the wiring housing module 210 also comprises a step 211, which is configured complementarily to the step 101.

[0064] Similar to the support housing module 100, the wiring housing module 210 is also characterized in a substantially square or substantially rectangular contour in the front view, which is preferably defined by four outer walls of the wiring housing module 210, along the assembly direction X. Each of these outer walls is substantially flat and / or substantially plate-like configured.

[0065] The support housing module 100 and the wiring housing module 210 in the assembled state constitute a substantially form-fit connection and also a substantially force-fit connection and substantially flush transition into one another in the assembly direction X.

[0066] The wiring housing module 210 is configured as an exchangeable or replaceable wiring housing module of a plurality of wiring housing modules 210, 220, however, which are characterized more or less in a standardized basic configuration in terms of structure, primarily in terms of the configuration of the connection with the support housing module 100 and with the plug-in housing module 310.

[0067] In order to construct a substantially form-fit and / or substantially force-fit connection to the plug-in housing module 310, the wiring housing module 210 also comprises at least one connection section 213, preferably a plurality of connection sections 213. The at least one connection section 213 is configured as a recess in the form of a through-hole having a substantially square cross-section.

[0068] The wiring housing module 210 is configured in the form of a shell or at least partially shell-shaped in order to at least partially or completely cover the at least one wiring module 600 and / or the at least one circuit board module 700. In order to manipulate the at least one wiring module 600, that is to say in order to manipulate the manipulation element 620, and / or in order to wire at least one conductor to the at least one wiring module 600 via the at least one conductor wiring element 610, the wiring housing module 210 comprises recesses 214, 215, respectively. For the sake of clarity, only one recess 214 for the manipulation element 620 and one recess 215 for the conductor wiring element 610 are indicated in the figures.

[0069] Depending on the configuration and / or configuration of the wiring module 600, preferably of the at least one manipulation element 620, only the at least one recess 214 of the wiring housing module 210 can or needs to be configured differently in terms of its configuration. The at least one recess 214 may, for example, be configured in the form of a through-hole having a substantially circular, rectangular or square cross-section.

[0070] The wiring housing module 210 is more or less a replaceable housing part, which facilitates the modification or adaptation of the plug-in device assembly 1 depending on the respective field of application.

[0071] The plug-in housing module 310 comprises a plug-in section 311 in order to constitute a plug-in face, wherein the plug-in section 311 is configured for a plug-in connection substantially in the plug-in direction with a mating plug-in connector configuration in order to transmit electrical energy and / or electrical signals in the operating state.

[0072] The plug-in housing module 310 comprises at least one connection section 312, which is configured for at least one substantially form-fit connection and / or at least one substantially force-fit connection to the wiring housing module 210. In the illustrated embodiment of the plug-in device assembly 1, the at least one connection section 312 is configured as or comprises a locking element in the form of a locking hook. The at least one connection section 312 is arranged on an outer wall of the plug-in housing module 310. For the sake of clarity, these outer walls and further walls and / or wall sections of the plug-in housing module 310 are not indicated in detail in the figures.

[0073] Depending on the field of application, for example depending on the country, the plug-in face 311 of the plug-in housing module 310 can vary.

[0074] In different constructional variants and variants, the plug-in housing modules 310 are at least partially substantially identically constructed, in particular substantially identically constructed in terms of the connection for assembly with the wiring housing modules 210 and at least one connection section 312, with the exception of the plug-in section 311.

[0075] Thereby, a variant diversity of the plug-in device assembly 1 can be realized in a correspondingly modified or adapted process by exchanging or replacing the respective plug-in housing module 310. The plug-in housing module 310 is configured as an exchangeable or replaceable plug-in housing module 310 of a plurality of plug-in housing modules 310, 320, 330, 340 (see in this regard Figure 4 ].

[0076] Furthermore, the support housing module 100 of the plug-in device assembly 1 according to the application is configured for at least one substantially form-fit and / or at least one substantially force-fit connection with the interface housing module 500. The support housing module 100 is partially constructed in the form of or comprises a second receptacle or a second recess in order to accommodate at least one interface module 400 for converting electrical signals.

[0077] For connecting the support housing module 100 with the interface housing module 500, the support housing module 100 comprises at least one connection section 105 which comprises or is constructed as a locking element, preferably in the form of a locking hook. Furthermore, the interface housing module 500 comprises a connection section 501 which is constructed as or comprises a recess, preferably in the form of a through-hole with a substantially rectangular cross-section.

[0078] The at least one interface module 400 can preferably be constructed in the form of a USB circuit board module. The interface housing module 500 can comprise two recesses, for example for a USB wiring element 510 and 520, respectively. For example, the first USB wiring element 510 can be configured according to the USB Typ-A format and / or the USB Typ-B format and the second USB wiring element 520 can be configured according to the USB Typ-C format. It is possible that the interface housing module 500 and / or the interface module 400 are constructed and / or configured according to another specification. For example, the interface module 400 can be constructed and / or configured for communication according to the so-called Single Pair Ethernet (abbreviation: "SPE") or the so-called Power over Ethernet (abbreviation: "POE"). These wiring heads 510 and 520 can be constructed, for example, in the form of RJ45 ports.

[0079] Thereby, for example, it is ensured that electrical signals and / or electrical energy can also be transmitted to a mobile end device in the form of a smartphone or a tablet computer by means of the plug-in device assembly 1, for example in the scope of a charging process.

[0080] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 The modular plug-in device assembly 1 includes a bracket housing module 100 and an assembled interface housing module 500.

[0081] It can be clearly seen that the bracket housing module 100 is partially configured as a container or recess for receiving at least one circuit board module 700 as disclosed herein, and that an assembly well 107 for receiving a wiring module 600 as disclosed herein can be seen. In other words, during the assembly of the plug-in device assembly 1, at least one circuit board module 700 and at least one wiring module 600 are assembled in and / or onto the bracket housing module 100 substantially along the plugging direction X in the bracket housing module 100 by a plugging process.

[0082] In addition, Figure 2 As can be seen in the diagram, a locking connection, preferably a snap-fit ​​connection, is constructed between the connection section 105 of the bracket housing module 100 and the connection section 501 of the interface housing module 500.

[0083] Figure 3 The images show the parts in which they are partially assembled. Figure 1 The second embodiment of the plug-in device assembly 1 and the modular plug-in device assembly 2 according to the present invention.

[0084] in other words, Figure 3 It is shown in a 3D diagram. Figure 1 The modular plug-in device assembly 1, including the bracket housing module 100, wiring housing module 210, and interface housing module 500, and the bracket housing module 100, wiring housing module 220, and interface housing module 500 of the second embodiment of the modular plug-in device assembly 2 according to the present invention, are in an assembled state.

[0085] The bracket housing module 100 of the second plug-in device assembly 2 has the same structure as the bracket housing module 100 of the first plug-in device assembly 1.

[0086] The wiring housing module 220 of the second connector assembly 2 is constructed substantially the same as the wiring housing module 210 of the first connector assembly 1, except for a corresponding recess 214, to ensure replaceability or interchangeability. In other words, the wiring housing module 220 can be mounted onto the support housing module 100 of the first connector assembly 1, and the wiring housing module 210 of the first connector assembly 1 can be replaced. Conversely, the wiring housing module 210 of the first connector assembly 1 can also be mounted onto the support housing module 100 of the second connector assembly 2.

[0087] As already mentioned above, the wiring housing module 220 differs from the wiring housing module 210 in the way the recess 214 for the handling element 620 is configured. Instead of having a recess 214 with a substantially rectangular cross-section, in the wiring housing module 220 the recess 214 is configured with a substantially circular cross-section, since in the plug-in connection assembly 2 a handling element 620 in the form of a screw is used.

[0088] For the sake of clarity, in Figure 3 only one handling element 620 and one conductor connection element 610 are respectively indicated for each wiring housing module 210, 220. The first plug-in connection assembly 1 and the second plug-in connection assembly 2 each comprise three handling elements 620 and three conductor connection elements 610 assigned to these handling elements.

[0089] Figure 4 It is shown in perspective view that the first plug-in connection assembly 1 in the assembled state is Figure 1 the first plug-in connection assembly 1 together with three further embodiments of the modular plug-in connection assembly 2, 3, 4 according to the application.

[0090] In other words, in Figure 4 in addition to the first plug-in connection assembly 1, a second plug-in connection assembly 2, a third plug-in connection assembly 3 and a fourth plug-in connection assembly 4 are shown.

[0091] The plug-in connection assemblies 1, 2, 3, 4 comprise identical to each other the support housing modules 100 in order to ensure the modularity as base housing parts or uniform assembly platforms. Each support housing module 100 is assembled on the carrier rail 800 by means of the respective assembly section 106.

[0092] Furthermore, the interface housing modules 500 of the plug-in connection assemblies 1, 2, 3, 4 are configured identically to each other and are assembled on the respective base housing module 100 by means of the respective connection sections 105 and 501. For the sake of clarity, in Figure 4 in the plug-in connection assembly 1 only one connection section 105 and one connection section 501 are indicated.

[0093] The wiring housing modules 210 of the plug-in connection assemblies 1 and 2 are respectively configured identically to each other and the wiring housing modules 220 of the plug-in connection assemblies 3 and 4 are likewise respectively configured identically to each other. According to the application, the wiring modules 210, 220 are configured to be able to be replaced accordingly in order to assemble and / or manufacture plug-in connection assemblies 1, 2, 3, 4 which are modified or adapted to the application area.

[0094] Furthermore, in the plug housing modules 310, 320, 330 and 340, only the plug sections 311, 321, 331 and 341 are respectively configured differently from one another. In other words, the plug housing modules 310, 320, 330, 340 are adapted to the regulations of different countries with their respective plug faces, which are configured by the plug sections 311, 321, 331 and 341.

[0095] The plug housing modules 310, 320, 330 and 340 are preferably used for transmitting electrical energy by configuring a plug connection with a corresponding mating plug connector, and due to their different configuration with regard to the plug sections 311, 321, 331 and 341, and due to the replaceability of these plug housing modules, ensure the possibility of corresponding modifications or adaptations of the respective plug device assemblies 1, 2, 3, 4.

[0096] The application is not limited to the embodiments described above. Rather, numerous modifications and variations are possible, which likewise utilize the idea of the application and thus fall within the scope of protection. Preferably, the application also claims protection for the subject matter and features of the dependent claims independently of the cited claims.

[0097] Legend of the Figures

[0098] 1 plug device assembly

[0099] 2 plug device assembly

[0100] 3 plug device assembly

[0101] 4 plug device assembly

[0102] 100 support housing module

[0103] 101 step

[0104] 102 connection section

[0105] 105 connection section

[0106] 106 fitting section

[0107] 107 fitting well

[0108] 210 wiring housing module

[0109] 211 step

[0110] 212 connection section

[0111] 213 connection section

[0112] 214 recess

[0113] 215 recess

[0114] 220 wiring housing module

[0115] 310 plug-in housing module

[0116] 311 plug-in section

[0117] 312 connection section

[0118] 320 plug-in housing module

[0119] 321 plug-in section

[0120] 330 plug-in housing module

[0121] 331 plug-in section

[0122] 340 plug-in housing module

[0123] 341 plug-in section

[0124] 500 interface housing module

[0125] 501 connection section

[0126] 510 USB wiring element

[0127] 520 USB wiring element

[0128] 600 wiring module

[0129] 610 conductor wiring element

[0130] 620 actuating element

[0131] 700 circuit board module

[0132] 800 carrier track

[0133] L longitudinal direction

[0134] X assembly direction

Claims

1. A modular plug-in device assembly (1, 2, 3, 4) that can be modified in different ways for transmitting electrical energy and / or electrical signals. in, The modular plug-in device assembly (1, 2, 3, 4) includes a bracket housing module (100), a wiring housing module (210, 220), and a plug-in housing module (310, 320, 330, 340). The bracket housing module (100), wiring housing module (210, 220) and plug housing module (310, 320, 330, 340) are each constructed as separate individual parts and are configured to construct at least one form-fitting connection for assembling the modular plug device assembly (1, 2, 3, 4), preferably plugged together along the assembly direction (X) of the plug device assembly (1, 2, 3, 4).

2. The plug-in device assembly (1, 2, 3, 4) according to claim 1. in, The bracket housing module (100), wiring housing module (210, 220) and plug housing module (310, 320, 330, 340) are configured to each construct at least one force-fit connection for assembling the plug device assembly (1, 2, 3, 4), preferably constructing a force-fit connection that can be released.

3. The plug-in device assembly (1, 2, 3, 4) according to claim 1 or 2. in, The wiring housing modules (210, 220) are configured as replaceable wiring housing modules (210, 220) among a plurality of wiring housing modules (210, 220), and / or The plug-in housing modules (310, 320, 330, 340) are configured as replaceable plug-in housing modules (310, 320, 330) among a plurality of plug-in housing modules (310, 320, 330); and / or The bracket housing module (100) is configured to connect to one of a plurality of wiring housing modules (210, 220). So that the plug-in device assemblies (1, 2, 3, 4) can be assembled in different ways.

4. The plug-in device assembly (1, 2, 3, 4) according to any one of the preceding claims. in, The bracket housing module (100) includes an assembly section (106) configured to assemble the connector assemblies (1, 2, 3, 4) onto a carrier rail (800) preferably having a cap-shaped profile, and extending along the bracket housing module (100) in the longitudinal direction (L) of the connector assemblies (1, 2, 3, 4); and / or In the front view, preferably along the assembly direction (X) of the plug-in device assemblies (1, 2, 3, 4), the bracket housing module (100) is characterized by a square or rectangular outline, which is preferably defined by the four outer walls of the bracket housing module (100).

5. The plug-in device assembly (1, 2, 3, 4) according to any one of the preceding claims. in, The support housing module (100) is partially configured as, or includes, a first container to accommodate at least one circuit board module (700) for converting electrical energy and / or electrical signals; and / or The bracket housing module (100) includes at least one assembly well (107) for accommodating at least one wiring module (600) for electrical conductors.

6. The plug-in device assembly (1, 2, 3, 4) according to any one of the preceding claims. in, The bracket housing module (100) includes at least one connection section (102) configured to form at least one form-fitting connection and / or at least one force-fitting connection with the wiring housing modules (210, 220). Preferably, at least one form-fitting connection includes a locking connection, particularly preferably a snap-fit ​​connection, and / or Preferably, at least one force-fitting connection includes a clamping connection.

7. The plug-in device assembly (1, 2, 3, 4) according to claim 6. in, At least one connection segment (102) extends along the assembly direction (X) of the plug-in assembly (1, 2, 3, 4); and / or Wherein, at least one connection segment (102) is configured as a locking element or includes a locking element; and / or At least one connecting section (102) is arranged on the outer wall of the support housing module (100).

8. The plug-in device assembly (1, 2, 3, 4) according to any one of the preceding claims. in, The bracket housing module (100) includes, at least partially, a step (101), a slot, or a tenon on its end side along the assembly direction (X) of the plug-in assembly (1, 2, 3, 4). The step (101), groove, or tenon is configured to shaped-fit and accommodate the wiring housing module (210, 220) along the assembly direction (X), and / or The wiring housing module (210, 220) includes a step (211) that is complementary to the step (101), or a tenon that is complementary to the groove, or a groove that is complementary to the tenon.

9. The plug-in device assembly (1, 2, 3, 4) according to any one of the preceding claims. in, In the front view, preferably along the assembly direction (X) of the plug-in assembly (1, 2, 3, 4), the wiring housing module (210, 220) is characterized by a square or rectangular outline, which is preferably defined by the four outer walls of the wiring housing module (210, 220). Preferably, in the front view, the outline of the wiring housing module (210, 220) is the same as or similar to the outline of the bracket housing module (100).

10. The plug-in device assembly (1, 2, 3, 4) according to any one of the preceding claims. in, The wiring housing module (210, 220) includes at least one connection section (212, 213) configured to form at least one form-fitting connection and / or at least one force-fitting connection with the bracket housing module (100) and / or with the plug housing module (310, 320).

11. The plug-in device assembly (1, 2, 3, 4) according to claim 10. in, At least one connection segment (212, 213) extends along the assembly direction (X) of the plug-in assembly (1, 2, 3, 4); and / or Wherein, at least one connecting segment (212, 213) is configured as a recess or includes a recess; and / or At least one connection section (102) is arranged on the outer wall of the wiring housing module (210, 220).

12. The plug-in device assembly (1, 2, 3, 4) according to any one of the preceding claims. in, The wiring housing modules (210, 220) are constructed in the form of a shell to at least partially or completely cover at least one wiring module (600) and / or at least one circuit board module (700) of the plug-in device assemblies (1, 2, 3, 4); and / or The wiring housing modules (210, 220) include recesses (214, 215) respectively for manipulating at least one wiring module (600) of the plug-in device assembly (1, 2, 3, 4) and / or for wiring at least one conductor to at least one wiring module (600) of the plug-in device assembly (1, 2, 3, 4).

13. The plug-in device assembly (1, 2, 3, 4) according to any one of the preceding claims. in, The plug-in housing modules (310, 320, 330, 340) include plug-in sections (311, 321, 331, 341) to form a plug-in surface, wherein the plug-in sections (311, 321, 331, 341) are configured to form a plug-in connection with a mating plug-in connector in order to transmit electrical energy and / or electrical signals in operation.

14. The plug-in device assembly (1, 2, 3, 4) according to any one of the preceding claims. in, The plug-in housing modules (310, 320, 330, 340) include at least one connection section (312) configured to form at least one form-fit connection and / or at least one force-fit connection with the wiring housing modules (210, 220). Preferably, at least one form-fitting connection includes a locking connection, particularly preferably a snap-fit ​​connection, and / or Preferably, at least one force-fitting connection includes a clamping connection.

15. The plug-in device assembly (1, 2, 3, 4) according to any one of the preceding claims. in, At least one connection segment (312) extends along the assembly direction (X) of the plug-in assembly (1, 2, 3, 4); and / or Wherein, at least one connection segment (312) is configured as a locking element or includes a locking element; and / or At least one connection section (312) is arranged on the outer wall of the plug-in housing module (310, 320, 330, 340).

16. The plug-in device assembly (1, 2, 3, 4) according to any one of the preceding claims. The bracket housing module (100) is configured to form at least one form-fitting connection and / or at least one force-fitting connection with the interface housing module (500), and / or in, The bracket housing module (100) is partially constructed in the form of a second container or includes a second container to accommodate at least one interface module (400) for converting electrical signals.

17. The plug-in device assembly (1, 2, 3, 4) according to any one of the preceding claims. in, The bracket housing module (100), wiring housing module (210, 220) and plug-in housing module (310, 320, 330, 340) are each integrally constructed from a preferred plastic-based material.

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