Contact arrangement and kit with insertion behavior independent of the insertion direction

Abstract

The invention relates to a contact arrangement (1), in which at least one plug contact (4), in particular a flat contact, can be inserted in at least two insertion directions (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d), comprising a receptacle (2), in which the at least one plug contact can be inserted in a first insertion direction (6a) and in a second insertion direction (6b), wherein the first insertion direction and the second insertion direction (6b) enclose an opening angle (8), a pressure spring arrangement (10) being arranged at least partially in the receptacle and comprising at least one pressure spring element (12), the pressure spring arrangement being configured to press the at least one plug contact in a direction perpendicular to the first and second insertion directions, each pressure spring element extending at or perpendicular to an angular bisector (24) of the opening angle with a deviation (26) of at most 15°. Plug contacts with at least similar insertion behavior can be inserted into such a contact arrangement from different directions.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a contact arrangement and a kit including such a contact arrangement. Background Technology

[0002] Contact arrangements are known. They are commonly used to electrically connect plugs, which can be inserted into the receptacle of the contact arrangement, to other contact elements. These contact arrangements typically include a spring arrangement designed to provide the necessary contact force. A problem with known contact arrangements is that the plug contacts can usually only be inserted in a single direction, or the insertion behavior varies significantly depending on the insertion direction. This insertion behavior is particularly affected by insertion resistance, which the spring arrangement applies to the plug contacts during insertion. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, the fundamental problem of the present invention is to provide a contact arrangement in which plug contacts can be inserted from different directions with at least similar insertion behavior.

[0004] This problem is solved by a contact arrangement in which at least one plug contact, particularly a flat contact, can be inserted in at least two insertion directions, wherein the contact arrangement comprises:

[0005] A socket, wherein at least one plug contact is capable of being inserted into the socket in a first insertion direction and a second insertion direction, wherein the first insertion direction and the second insertion direction form an opening angle.

[0006] A pressure spring arrangement, at least partially disposed in a socket, includes at least one pressure spring element, wherein the pressure spring arrangement is configured to press at least one plug contact in a direction perpendicular to the first and second insertion directions.

[0007] Each pressure spring element extends along or perpendicular to the angle bisector of the opening angle with a deviation of up to 15°.

[0008] The orientation of the pressure spring element according to the invention relative to the angle bisector between the first and second insertion directions ensures that the insertion resistance that the plug contact must overcome during insertion, and therefore the insertion behavior along the two insertion directions, is at least similar.

[0009] The invention can be further improved by the following features, each of which is advantageous in itself and can be combined with each other as needed.

[0010] Preferably, the longitudinal direction of each pressure spring element extends along or perpendicular to the angle bisector of the opening angle by a deviation of up to 15°. This means that the longitudinal direction of each pressure spring element, in particular, deviates from the angle bisector or a line perpendicular to the angle bisector by a deviation of up to ±15°. The perpendicular line is preferably located in or parallel to the plane spanned by the first and second insertion directions.

[0011] The longitudinal direction of a pressure spring element can be understood as the longitudinal direction of the projection of the pressure spring element onto the plane spanned by the first and second insertion directions.

[0012] The pressure spring element is preferably configured to deflect in a direction perpendicular to the first insertion direction and the second insertion direction.

[0013] For the sake of brevity, the term "at least one plug contact" may be replaced by "the plug contact" or "a plug contact" in the following text.

[0014] According to a preferred configuration, the opening angle can be in the range of 0° to 180°. This configuration can flexibly adapt to various applications and installation conditions because the plug contacts can be inserted into the socket at a wide range of angles. More preferably, the opening angle can be in the range of 60° to 120°, and even more preferably, it can be 90°.

[0015] According to another configuration, the plug contact can be inserted into the socket along a third insertion direction opposite to the first insertion direction and a fourth insertion direction opposite to the second insertion direction. In this configuration, the plug contact can be inserted into the socket along its entire circumference, making the application and installation conditions regarding the contact arrangement even more flexible.

[0016] To align the insertion behavior of the plug contacts along the insertion direction, at least one pressure spring element, but preferably, each pressure spring element of the pressure spring arrangement, can be symmetrical with respect to a plane of symmetry spanned by the angle bisector of the opening angle and the normals of the first and second insertion directions.

[0017] To reliably retain the plug contacts in the socket and establish electrical contact, according to another aspect, the contact arrangement may include a contact spring arrangement comprising at least one contact spring element that counteracts a pressure spring arrangement and is at least partially disposed within the socket. Preferably, the contact spring arrangement protrudes into the socket. The contact spring element is preferably configured to be deflectable in a direction perpendicular to the first and second insertion directions.

[0018] The contact spring arrangement is preferably an electrical, and particularly conductive, spring arrangement. For example, the contact spring arrangement can be made of a copper alloy.

[0019] According to a preferred configuration, the longitudinal direction of each contact spring element, particularly each contact spring element of the contact spring arrangement, can extend along or perpendicular to the angle bisector of the opening angle by a deviation of up to 15°. Similar to the pressure spring arrangement, in this configuration, the insertion behavior, particularly the insertion resistance of the plug contacts during insertion along the first and second insertion directions, is uniform.

[0020] To simplify the design and manufacture of the contact arrangement and thereby reduce costs, the pressure spring arrangement and the contact spring arrangement can be configured identically. This identical configuration also has the advantage that the pressure spring arrangement and the contact spring arrangement apply the same force to the plug contact inserted into the contact arrangement, at least in the direction perpendicular to the first and second insertion directions, thus ensuring that the plug contact remains centered within the socket.

[0021] In a particularly preferred configuration, the pressure spring arrangement and / or contact spring arrangement may be leaf springs. In this case, the pressure spring element or the contact spring element may correspond to the leaf spring's lamellae, respectively. Due to the parallel arrangement of the leaf spring's lamellae, it is easy to arrange all the pressure spring elements of the pressure spring arrangement perpendicular to or along the angle bisector, which facilitates the insertion of the plug contact into the socket. Furthermore, leaf springs are cost-effective and provide the possibility of easily forming integrally with other elements of the contact arrangement.

[0022] Depending on other aspects, the pressure spring arrangement and / or contact spring arrangement may be a leaf spring, a flat spring, and / or a parabolic spring. In particular, in the case of a parabolic spring, each pressure spring element of the pressure spring arrangement may be parabolic, wherein the vertex of each parabolic pressure spring element may be the point where the pressure spring element protrudes furthest into the socket. Of course, at least one pressure spring element of the pressure spring arrangement may also be curved in a shape other than parabolic.

[0023] According to another configuration, the contact arrangement may include an upper contact plate and a lower contact plate opposite to the upper contact plate. A pressure spring arrangement may be disposed on or formed from the upper contact plate, and / or a contact spring arrangement may be disposed on or formed from the lower contact plate. The upper and lower contact plates provide stability to the contact arrangement and allow the pressure spring arrangement or contact spring arrangement to be supported by one of the respective contact plates.

[0024] The term "contact plate" does not necessarily mean that the contact plate must or is able to establish electrical contact, such as with plug contacts.

[0025] Preferably, the pressure spring arrangement is configured to press the plug contact held in the socket against the lower contact plate, particularly against the lower contact plate and / or the contact spring arrangement.

[0026] When the contact arrangement is substantially cuboid in shape or configured as a cuboid, a configuration that is easy to manufacture and, particularly, space-saving when using flat contacts as plug contacts is achieved. The lower contact plate preferably corresponds to the bottom region of the cuboid, and the upper contact plate corresponds to its top surface.

[0027] The upper and lower contact plates can form part of a contact cage that at least partially surrounds or forms a socket. For this purpose, the upper and lower contact plates can be connected by a support column extending, particularly perpendicular to the upper and lower contact plates. The contact cage can be a self-supporting structure. In a cost-effective configuration, the contact cage is preferably integrally constructed, particularly configured as a stamped and bent component. Preferably, the contact cage has a cuboid shape, wherein, as described above, the lower contact plate preferably corresponds to the bottom region of the cuboid, and the upper contact plate corresponds to its top surface. On at least one side surface, particularly the cuboid-shaped contact cage, it can have an insertion opening leading to the socket through which the plug contact can be inserted into the socket along a first, second, third, or fourth insertion direction.

[0028] To ensure the stability of the contact arrangement, particularly the lower contact plate and / or upper contact plate, the lower contact plate and / or upper contact plate may include an inner sub-plate and an outer sub-plate adjacent to the inner sub-plate. The inner sub-plate can be understood as the sub-plate facing the socket, and the outer sub-plate can be understood as the sub-plate facing away from the socket.

[0029] According to another configuration, the compression spring arrangement can be formed or arranged on the inner or outer sub-plate of the upper contact plate, and / or the contact spring arrangement can be formed or arranged on the inner or outer sub-plate of the lower contact plate. These configurations offer several advantages. For example, by being formed or arranged on only one of the sub-plates, the contact spring arrangement or compression spring arrangement can be configured more slimmer, thus saving more material. Furthermore, the spring arrangement is not subjected to any stress, especially the shear stress that may arise from the intentional or unintentional displacement of the sub-plates relative to each other.

[0030] Therefore, the lower contact plate and / or the upper contact plate can be configured as a double-layer structure; however, in other configurations, it can also be configured as a multi-layer structure, such as a three- or four-layer structure, to make the contact arrangement more dimensionally stable.

[0031] In a stable and cost-effective configuration, the pressure spring arrangement can be integrally formed with the upper contact plate, and in particular with the inner sub-plate of the upper contact plate. Similarly, the contact spring arrangement can be integrally formed with the lower contact plate, and in particular with the inner sub-plate of the lower contact plate.

[0032] In configurations particularly well-suited for automated manufacturing, two contact plates and two spring arrangements can be integrated into a single component, especially a contact cage. This integral component or contact cage can be configured as a stamped and bent part.

[0033] To provide sufficient pressing force, the pressure spring arrangement is preferably made of spring steel. The contact spring arrangement is preferably made of a copper alloy to allow for high conductivity and thus good contact between the contact spring element of the contact spring arrangement and the plug contact received in the socket. In the above configuration, the contact plate and the spring arrangement together form an integral part, which can be made of a resilient copper alloy. This ensures both that the pressure spring arrangement provides sufficient pressure and that the contact spring arrangement exhibits high conductivity.

[0034] According to another configuration, at least one end of at least one pressure spring element of the pressure spring arrangement can be displaced along the outer sub-plate of the upper contact plate. In this way, the at least one end can slide along the outer sub-plate under stress, particularly during insertion of the plug contact. This prevents overstressing of the pressure spring element and makes the insertion process more uniform. The at least one end is preferably displaced along the side of the outer sub-plate facing the insertion hole. The at least one displaceable end can be a free end.

[0035] At least one displaceable end of a pressure spring element can be guided. For this purpose, a guide groove can be provided, for example, on the outer subplate, which is configured to be particularly complementary to one or more free ends. To limit the displaceability of at least one displaceable end, a stop can be provided, which is preferably formed by the inner subplate, for example, by the edge of the inner subplate.

[0036] According to another configuration, the lower contact plate and / or the upper contact plate may be formed at least partially by contact bodies removably received in the socket. This configuration allows for easy assembly and disassembly of the contact arrangement. Furthermore, this contact arrangement is flexible in use because it can be adapted to various requirements, such as different installation conditions or different types of plug contacts, by adjusting the upper and / or lower contact plates.

[0037] Preferably, the inner subplate of the lower contact plate is formed by a contact body, because in this configuration, the contact body can be contacted in a particularly easy manner by the plug contact received in the socket.

[0038] To make assembly and disassembly user-friendly and / or to prevent displacement of the contact body during operation, which would particularly jeopardize contact, the contact arrangement may include fastening and / or guiding devices configured to...

[0039] - Guide the contact body during insertion into and removal from the socket, and / or

[0040] - Secure the contact body in the socket, especially interlocking it.

[0041] The fastening and / or guiding device is preferably arranged on the lower contact plate, particularly on the outer sub-plate of the lower contact plate, or integrally formed therewith.

[0042] Fastening and / or guiding devices may include, for example, jaws, supports, arms, claws, or interlocking hooks, which may be positioned on the edge of the contact body. If the jaws, supports, arms, claws, or interlocking hooks are shaped to engage in a recess, such as a groove in the contact body, the contact body can be particularly securely fixed in the socket.

[0043] The plug contacts and contact body are preferably configured as flat contacts.

[0044] This problem is further addressed by a kit comprising a contact arrangement according to one of the above configurations and a contact body with at least one insertable socket. The contact body may be configured, for example, according to one of the above configurations. Attached Figure Description

[0045] The invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. If the technical effect associated with a feature is not relevant to the above embodiments, the various features present in the following embodiments may be omitted. Conversely, if the technical effect associated with a feature is considered relevant to a particular application, the features described above but not present in subsequent embodiments may be added to the embodiments.

[0046] In the following text, the same reference numerals are used for elements that correspond to each other in terms of structure and / or function.

[0047] It is shown as follows:

[0048] Figure 1 This is a schematic perspective view of the contact arrangement according to the first embodiment;

[0049] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic perspective view of the contact arrangement in which plug contacts are inserted;

[0050] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic top view of the contact arrangement components;

[0051] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view of the contact arrangement components;

[0052] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 Another schematic cross-sectional view of a contact arrangement with plug contacts;

[0053] Figure 6 This is a schematic perspective view of the contact arrangement according to another possible embodiment;

[0054] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A schematic perspective view of the contact arrangement, in which plug contacts are inserted; and

[0055] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 A schematic cross-sectional view of the contact arrangement components. Detailed Implementation

[0056] In the following text, refer to Figures 1 to 5 The first configuration of the contact arrangement is described by way of example only.

[0057] The contact arrangement 1 includes a socket 2 into which at least one plug contact 4, preferably configured as a flat contact, can be inserted. The plug contact 4 can be inserted into the socket 2 along a first insertion direction 6a and a second insertion direction 6b, wherein in this embodiment, the opening angle θ between the first and second insertion directions 6a, 6b is 90° as an example only. In other configurations, the opening angle θ may also be different from 90°, and for example, between 0° and 180°, more preferably between 60° and 120°.

[0058] The contact assembly 1 also includes a pressure spring assembly 10, which includes at least one pressure spring element 12. The pressure spring arrangement 10 is configured to engage when at least one plug contact 4 (see...) Figure 2 When inserted into the socket 2, at least one plug contact 4 is pressed in a direction perpendicular to the first and second insertion directions 6a, 6b, particularly in the direction of the normal 14 of the first and second insertion directions 6a, 6b. In this embodiment, the pressure spring arrangement 10 may be configured, for example, as a leaf spring 16, wherein the pressure spring element 12 corresponds to the leaf spring 16's leaf piece 18. In this embodiment, the leaf spring 16 has, purely exemplary, three leaf pieces 18 extending parallel to each other.

[0059] The pressure spring element 12 may have a parabolic shape, wherein the vertex 20 of the pressure spring element 12 may be the point where the pressure spring element 12 protrudes furthest into the socket 2. Specifically, the pressure spring element 12 may abut against the plug contact 4 inserted into the socket 2 in the region of its vertex 20, as in... Figure 5 It can be clearly seen in the middle.

[0060] In this embodiment, all the pressure spring elements 12 of the pressure spring arrangement 10 are symmetrical with respect to a plane of symmetry 22 spanned by the angle bisector 24 of the opening angle 8 and the normals 14 of the first and second insertion directions 6a, 6b. Specifically, the plane of symmetry 22 may pass through the vertices 20 of all the pressure spring elements 12. Of course, in other configurations, however, at least one pressure spring element 12 of the pressure spring arrangement 10 may alternatively be asymmetrical. For example, the vertices 20 of the pressure spring elements 12 may be arranged alternately with respect to the plane of symmetry 22. The plane of symmetry 22 is... Figure 3 It is shown in the figure and extends into the image plane.

[0061] In this embodiment, the longitudinal direction 25 of each pressure spring element 12, and particularly each pressure spring element 12, extends purely exemplary perpendicular to the angle bisector 24 of the opening angle 8. However, in other configurations, each pressure spring element 12 may also extend along the angle bisector 24 of the opening angle 8. The pressure spring element 12 does not necessarily have to extend precisely along or precisely perpendicular to the angle bisector 24 of the opening angle 8; however, a deviation 26 of up to 15° from the angle bisector 24 or its perpendicular 28 is tolerable. The perpendicular 28 is preferably located in the plane 30 spanned by the first insertion direction 6 and the second insertion direction 6b.

[0062] To illustrate deviation 26, the longitudinal direction 25' of the pressure spring element 12 is... Figure 3 The dashed lines are used to represent the figures purely schematically, with each dashed line having almost no permissible deviation of more than 15° from the vertical line 28. The aforementioned arrangement of the pressure spring element 12 relative to the first and second insertion directions 6a, 6b ensures that the insertion behavior of at least one plug contact 4 along both insertion directions 6a, 6b, in particular, the insertion resistance, is at least similar.

[0063] In this embodiment, at least one plug contact 4 can also be inserted into the socket 2 along a third insertion direction 6c opposite to the first insertion direction 6a and a fourth insertion direction 6d opposite to the second insertion direction 6b. In this configuration, the longitudinal direction 25 of the pressure spring element 12 can extend perpendicularly to the angle bisector 32 of the other opening angle 34 between the third and fourth insertion directions 6c and 6d. Of course, it is also permissible for the longitudinal direction 25 of the pressure spring element 12 to deviate from the perpendicular 28 of the angle bisector 32 of the other opening angle 34 by a maximum of 15°.

[0064] In this embodiment, the contact arrangement 1 may be substantially cuboid in shape, for example, and includes an upper contact plate 36 and a lower contact plate 38 opposite to the upper contact plate 36. In the described embodiment, the upper contact plate 36 is made of a single-layer metal sheet purely as an example, and the pressure spring arrangement 10 may be integrally formed with the single-layer metal sheet. In particular, the pressure spring arrangement 10 may be stamped and bent from the single-layer metal sheet.

[0065] The lower contact plate 38 may include an inner sub-plate 38a facing the socket 2 and an outer sub-plate 38b facing away from the socket 2. The outer sub-plate 38b of the lower contact plate 38 may also be made of a metal plate. In this embodiment, the upper contact plate 36, the outer sub-plate 38b of the lower contact plate 38, and the pressure spring arrangement 10 may be integrally formed, and in particular, form a cuboid contact cage 40 surrounding the socket 2. The contact cage 40 may include a web 42 that extends vertically between and connects the upper contact plate 36 and, in particular, the outer sub-plate 38b of the lower contact plate 38, such that the contact cage 40 is a self-supporting component.

[0066] The inner subplate 38a of the lower contact plate 38 can be formed, for example, by a contact body 44, which is preferably also configured as a planar contact. The contact body 44 can be at least partially disposed within the socket 2, wherein the contact body 44 can preferably be removed from and inserted into the socket 2. The contact arrangement 1 and the contact body 44 that can be inserted into the socket 2 can together form a kit 46.

[0067] To guide the contact body 44 during insertion into or removal from the socket 2, and / or to secure the contact body 44 in the socket 2, the contact arrangement 1 may include a fastening and / or guiding device 48. In this embodiment, the fastening and / or guiding device 48 includes, for example, claws 50 integrally formed with the outer subplate 38b of the lower contact plate 38, which can be positioned on the edge 52 of the contact body 44. During insertion, the contact body 44 is guided in the claws 50 until it engages with a groove 54 disposed on the edge 52 of the contact body 44 (see [link to relevant documentation]). Figure 4 In this process, the contacting body 44 is interlocked.

[0068] from Figure 4 and Figure 5 It can be clearly seen that the contact arrangement 1 may further include a contact spring arrangement 56 that counteracts the pressure spring arrangement 10, which includes at least one contact spring element 58. In this embodiment, as an example, the contact spring arrangement 56 is arranged on the lower contact plate 38, and particularly on the contact body 44 of the inner sub-plate 38a forming the lower contact plate 38.

[0069] The contact spring arrangement 56 is preferably an electric spring, particularly a conductive spring, designed to establish the best possible electrical contact with the plug contact 4 inserted into the socket 2. In principle, there are few restrictions on the configuration of the contact spring arrangement 56. For example, the contact spring arrangement 56 and the pressure spring arrangement 10 can be identical, particularly both can be configured as leaf springs 16. Alternatively or cumulatively, the contact spring arrangement 56 and the pressure spring arrangement 10 can be symmetrically positioned relative to each other with respect to a plane 60 extending between the contact spring arrangement 56 and the pressure spring arrangement 10 and along the first and second insertion directions 6a, 6b.

[0070] exist Figure 5 In the cross-sectional view, the operating mode of the contact arrangement 1 is clearly visible when the plug contact 4 is received in the socket 2. When the plug contact 4 (here, by way of example only, along the second insertion direction 6b) is inserted into the socket 2, the compressed pressure spring element 12 presses the plug contact 4 in a direction perpendicular to the first and second insertion directions 6a, 6b and toward the lower contact plate 38. Therefore, the plug contact 4 is pressed against the lower contact plate 38, and in this case, particularly against the contact spring arrangement 56 arranged on the contact body 44, which counteracts the force generated by the pressure spring element 12. Thus, the plug contact 4 is firmly held in the socket 2, and a strong electrical contact is established between the plug contact 4 and the contact body 44.

[0071] Of course, in other configurations, two or more plug contacts 4 can be inserted into the socket 2. In particular, two or more plug contacts 4 can be stacked one on top of the other in a direction perpendicular to the first and second insertion directions 6a, 6b. Of course, in some configurations, the contact body 44 may be omitted alternatively or cumulatively.

[0072] In the following text, refer to Figures 6 to 8 The description focuses on another configuration of the contact arrangement 1, primarily in relation to... Figures 1 to 5 The differences in the configuration of the contact arrangement 1 shown.

[0073] Figures 6 to 8 The contact arrangement 1 shown also includes a pressure spring arrangement 10 having a plurality of parallel pressure spring elements 12, which are at least partially arranged in the insertion hole 2. However, the pressure spring elements 12, particularly their longitudinal direction 25, do not extend perpendicular to the angle bisector 24 of the opening angle 8 between the first insertion direction 6a and the second insertion direction 6b, but rather extend along the angle bisector 24 of the opening angle 8. Of course, even in this configuration, the pressure spring elements 12 do not necessarily extend precisely along the angle bisector 24, but may have a deviation 26 of up to 15° from the angle bisector 24. Figure 6-8 (Not shown in the image). Of course. Figures 6 to 8The pressure spring element 12 of the configuration shown can extend along the perpendicular line 28 of the angle bisector 24 with or without the deviation 26.

[0074] and Figures 1 to 5 Compared to the embodiments shown, Figures 6 to 8 The upper contact plate 36 of the contact arrangement 1 shown is only an example and has two layers. Specifically, it may include an inner sub-plate 36a and an outer sub-plate 36b resting flatly on the inner sub-plate 36a, each of which may be formed of a sheet of metal. The inner sub-plate 36a and the outer sub-plate 36b may be part of a contact cage 40, which at least partially surrounds the socket 2. In this embodiment, the contact cage 40 may be integrally formed, and in particular, may be a stamped and bent component.

[0075] In this embodiment, the pressure spring arrangement 10 can be integrally formed with the inner sub-plate 36a of the upper contact plate 36. Each pressure spring element 12 can have a free end 62 that can be displaced along the outer sub-plate 36b of the upper contact plate 36, particularly on the side 64 of the outer sub-plate 36b facing the socket 2. For example, during the insertion of the plug contact 4 into the socket 2, i.e., when the pressure spring element 12 is compressed, the end 62 of the pressure spring element 12 can slide along the outer sub-plate 36b. During this process, the displacement of the end 62 of the pressure spring element, particularly in the direction of the longitudinal direction 25 of the pressure spring element 12, can be limited by a stop 65. In this embodiment, by way of example only, the stop 65 is formed by the edge 66 of the inner sub-plate 36a of the upper contact plate 36.

[0076] Figure Labels

[0077] 1. Contact arrangement components

[0078] 2 sockets

[0079] 4. Plug contacts

[0080] 6a First insertion direction

[0081] 6b Second insertion direction

[0082] 6c Third insertion direction

[0083] 6d Fourth Insertion Direction

[0084] 8 opening angles

[0085] 10 Compression Spring Arrangement

[0086] 12 pressure spring elements

[0087] 14. Normals of the first and second insertion directions

[0088] 16-leaf spring

[0089] 18 reeds

[0090] 20. Vertex of the pressure spring element

[0091] 22 symmetric planes

[0092] Angle bisectors of 24 open angles

[0093] 25. Longitudinal direction of the pressure spring element

[0094] The longitudinal direction of the 25' compression spring element has almost no permissible deviation.

[0095] 26 deviations

[0096] The perpendicular line to the 28-angle bisector

[0097] 30 The plane spanned by the first insertion direction and the second insertion direction

[0098] 32. Another angle bisector of the open angle

[0099] 34 Another open angle

[0100] 36 Upper Contact Plate

[0101] Inner daughter board of contact board on 36a

[0102] 36b upper contact plate outer subplate

[0103] 38 Lower Contact Plate

[0104] 38a lower contact plate inner sub-board

[0105] 38b lower contact plate outer subplate

[0106] 40 contact cage

[0107] 42 webs

[0108] 44 Contact Subject

[0109] 46 kits

[0110] 48 Fastening and / or guiding equipment

[0111] 50 claws

[0112] 52. Edges of contacting the main body

[0113] 54. Groove of contact body

[0114] 56 Contact Spring Arrangement

[0115] 58 Contact Spring Element

[0116] 60 A plane extending parallel to the first and second insertion directions between the pressure spring arrangement and the contact spring arrangement.

[0117] 62 Displaceable end of a pressure spring element

[0118] 64 The side of the outer subplate of the upper contact plate facing the socket

[0119] 65 stop

[0120] 66 edge

Claims

1. A contact arrangement (1) having at least one plug contact (4), particularly a flat contact, capable of being inserted into the contact arrangement in at least two insertion directions (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d), wherein the contact arrangement (1) comprises: The socket (2) is such that at least one plug contact (4) can be inserted into the socket (2) along a first insertion direction (6a) and a second insertion direction (6b), wherein the first insertion direction (6a) and the second insertion direction (6b) form an opening angle (8). A pressure spring arrangement (10) is arranged at least partially in the socket and includes at least one pressure spring element (12), wherein the pressure spring arrangement (10) is configured to press the at least one plug contact (4) in a direction perpendicular to the first and second insertion directions (6a, 6b). Each pressure spring element (12) extends along or perpendicular to the angle bisector (24) of the opening angle (8) by a deviation (26) of up to 15°.

2. The contact arrangement (1) according to claim 1. The opening angle (8) is between 0° and 180°.

3. The contact arrangement (1) according to claim 1 or 2. The at least one plug contact (4) is capable of being inserted into the socket (2) along a third insertion direction (6c) opposite to the first insertion direction (6a) and along a fourth insertion direction (6d) opposite to the second insertion direction (6b).

4. The contact arrangement (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3. At least one pressure spring element (12) of the pressure spring arrangement (10) is symmetrical with respect to a plane (22) spanned by the angle bisector (24) of the opening angle (8) and the normals (14) of the first insertion direction (6a) and the second insertion direction (6b).

5. The contact arrangement (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The contact arrangement (1) includes a contact spring arrangement (56) having at least one contact spring element (58), the contact spring arrangement (56) counteracting the pressure spring arrangement (10) and being arranged at least partially within the socket (2).

6. The contact arrangement (1) according to claim 5. Each contact spring element (58) extends along or perpendicular to the angle bisector (24) of the opening angle (8) by a deviation (26) of up to 15°.

7. The contact arrangement (1) according to claim 5 or 6. The pressure spring arrangement (10) and the contact spring arrangement (56) are configured identically.

8. The contact arrangement (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7. The pressure spring arrangement (10) and / or the contact spring arrangement (56) therein are leaf springs.

9. The contact arrangement (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8. The contact arrangement (1) includes an upper contact plate (36) and a lower contact plate (38) opposite to the upper contact plate (36), and wherein The pressure spring arrangement (10) is arranged on or formed by the upper contact plate (36), and / or the contact spring arrangement (56) is arranged on or formed by the lower contact plate (38).

10. The contact arrangement (1) according to claim 9. The lower contact plate (38) and / or the upper contact plate (36) include an inner sub-plate (36a, 38a) and an outer sub-plate (36b, 38b) adjacent to the inner sub-plate (36a, 38a).

11. The contact arrangement (1) according to claim 10. The pressure spring arrangement (10) is formed or arranged on the inner or outer sub-plate (36a, 36b) of the upper contact plate (36), and / or the contact spring arrangement (56) is formed or arranged on the inner or outer sub-plate (38a, 38b) of the lower contact plate (38).

12. The contact arrangement (1) according to claim 10 or 11. At least one end (62) of at least one pressure spring element (12) of the pressure spring arrangement (10) is capable of displacement along the outer subplate (36b) of the upper contact plate (36) of the contact arrangement (1).

13. The contact arrangement (1) according to any one of claims 10 to 12. The lower contact plate (36) and / or the upper contact plate (38) are at least partially formed by a contact body (44), which is removably received in the socket (2).

14. The contact arrangement (1) according to claim 13. Includes a fastening and / or guiding device (48), which is configured to - Guide the contact body (44) during insertion into and removal from the socket (2), and / or - Fix the contact body (44) in the socket (2).

15. A kit (46), Including the contact arrangement (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, and Includes at least one contact body (44) capable of being inserted into the socket (2).

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