Connector assembly, plugging system and process

Abstract

A connector assembly (1) comprises a conductor guide (10), a lever (100), and a CPA device (200). The conductor guide (10) is configured to form a plug connection with a socket such that electrical conductors guided in the conductor guide (10) contact electrical contacts of the socket. The lever (100) is located on the conductor guide (10) and is movable between a locking position, in which the lever (100) locks the conductor guide (10) in the plug connection with the socket, and an unlocking position, in which the conductor guide (10) can be released from the socket. The CPA device (200) is located on the conductor guide (10) and is movable between a locking position and an unlocking position.In its locking position, the CPA device (200) forms a positive locking connection with the lever (100) to secure and / or fix the lever (100) in its locking position.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a connector assembly comprising a conductor guide, a lever, and a CPA device. The invention further relates to a plugging system comprising a connector assembly and a slot, as well as a method for securing a connector assembly to a slot.

[0002] Electrical connectors can be configured as a CPA connector assembly with multiple elements and / or modules, and include a conductor guide as a main module and / or element and / or component of the connector. The conductor guide contains electrical conductors and / or electrical contacts. The connector assembly includes at least one lever as a second module and / or element and / or component, which locks the conductor guide into a plug connection with a socket. The locking mechanism is configured to prevent accidental disconnection of the plug connection. As a third element and / or module and / or component, the connector assembly also includes a CPA device. "CPA" stands for "connector position assurance." The CPA device is used to secure the lever in the locked position.This prevents the lever from moving from its locking position to an unlocking position, which would unlock the conductor guide and thus the connector assembly, allowing it to detach from the slot.

[0003] Such connectors with CPA devices are used particularly in the automotive sector, e.g. as ABS connectors, i.e. anti-lock braking system connectors.

[0004] CPA connector assemblies are known from the prior art in which the lever is fixed in its locking position by a detent formed on the conductor guide. However, under sufficient force, the lever can be moved back from its locking position to its unlocking position, deflecting the detent and releasing the lever. In these previously known connector assemblies, a CPA device is used to prevent this deflection of the detent and thereby secure the lever in its locked position. Only when the CPA device is moved away from the detent and releases it can the lever be moved out of its locked position.

[0005] The previously known CPA devices have the disadvantage that they act on the locking lug, which is elastically movable and therefore subjected to stress. This can lead to wear and, with repeated use, even to the locking lug breaking off.

[0006] The invention is based on the objective of providing an improved connector assembly with CPA capability. For example, the objective may be to provide an alternative, improved and / or less wear-resistant connector assembly with CPA capability.

[0007] This problem is solved by the subject matter of the independent claims. Preferred embodiments are the subject matter of the dependent claims.

[0008] One aspect concerns a connector assembly with a conductor guide, a lever, and a CPA device. The conductor guide is configured to form a plug connection with a socket such that electrical conductors guided within the conductor guide contact the electrical contacts of the socket. The lever is located on the conductor guide and is movable between a locking position, in which the lever locks the conductor guide in the plug connection with the socket, and an unlocking position, in which the conductor guide can be detached from the socket. The CPA device is located on the conductor guide and is movable between a locking position and an unlocking position. In its locking position, the CPA device forms a positive connection with the lever to secure and / or fix the lever in its locking position.

[0009] The connector assembly can be configured as a CPA connector assembly of the type mentioned above and / or as a multi-pole connector, in particular as a multi-pole connector for the automotive sector. The connector assembly can, in particular, be configured as an ABS connector assembly, i.e., a connector assembly for the anti-lock braking system of a motor vehicle. The connector assembly has a minimum of three parts, with the conductor guide forming the base component and / or main component of the connector assembly, to which both the lever and the CPA device are attached and arranged as the second and third components, respectively. A plurality of electrical conductors are guided inside the conductor guide, leading to a plug-in and / or connection end of the conductor guide.At this plug-in and / or connection side of the conductor guide, the conductor guide is designed to be plugged into the slot in such a way that the electrical conductors guided inside make electrical and / or mechanical contact with the electrical contacts of the slot. The slot can, for example, be designed as a socket and / or complementary connector and / or have a circuit board to which the connector assembly can be electrically connected.

[0010] The lever is movably attached to the conductor guide, in particular pivotably on and / or about a pivot axis and / or at least one pivot point. The lever can, for example, be U-shaped and pivotably attached to the conductor guide at two pivot points on its pivot axis. The lever is movable between its locking position and its unlocking position. The lever is reversibly movable, meaning that the connector assembly can be both locked and unlocked at the socket using the lever.

[0011] In the unconnected and therefore unplugged state, the lever is normally in its unlocked position. At the same time, the CPA device is in its unlocked position. To establish the connection, the conductor guide is first placed onto the socket with its plug-in and / or connection side facing outwards. The lever is then moved from its unlocked position to its locking position. In this locking position, the lever locks the conductor guide into the socket. The connector assembly can be configured so that the connection itself is only established upon locking. In this case, the conductor guide cannot be unplugged from the socket without damage as long as the lever is in its locking position.In the locked position, a mechanical and / or positive and / or force-fit connection exists between the conductor guide and the socket. In the locked position, the lever thus prevents the plug connection from being unintentionally disconnected.

[0012] Since the lever can be moved reversibly back and forth between the locked and unlocked positions, it can unintentionally release itself from its locked position. Such unlocking can be caused, for example, by shaking and / or vibration from a vehicle engine and / or driving movements. Therefore, the lever can be secured to the conductor guide device by at least a certain force-fit, friction-fit, and / or positive-locking connection. However, this connection is only designed to withstand a predetermined, relatively small lever release force, since the lever movement is intended to be reversible. For example, the predetermined lever release force for releasing the lever from its connection to the conductor guide device can be from approximately 15 N to approximately 150 N, preferably from approximately 80 N to approximately 120 N. Since such a lever release force, for example,To prevent unintentional contact with the lever during vehicle movements, the connector assembly also features the CPA device.

[0013] The CPA device is also movably attached to the conductor guide. The CPA device is reversibly movable between the locked and unlocked positions. At least when the lever is in its locked position, the CPA device can be moved from its unlocked position to its locked position, in which a positive connection is formed between the CPA device and the lever. This positive connection prevents unintentional movement of the lever out of the locked position and thus unintentional unlocking of the conductor guide.

[0014] The connector assembly offers the advantage that the positive locking mechanism between the CPA device and the lever directly blocks the lever's unlocking movement, preventing it from moving from its locked to its unlocked position. This means the lever is not secured indirectly (as with conventional CPA connector assemblies) by acting on a locking lug of the conductor guide, but rather by directly fastening and / or fixing the lever. This reduces and / or eliminates stress on moving and therefore wear-prone parts, such as a locking lug of the conductor guide.

[0015] The CPA device can also be moved back from its locked position to its unlocked position. This means that the positive locking mechanism between the lever and the CPA device can be released, allowing the unlocked lever to be moved back from its locked position to its unlocked position. The unlocking movement can be performed, if necessary, by applying the required lever release force. This enables reversible locking and unlocking of the connector between the connector assembly, particularly the conductor guide, on the one hand, and the socket on the other.

[0016] In addition to positive locking, the CPA device can also provide a force-fit and / or friction-fit connection between the lever and the CPA device in the locked position. This reinforces the locking of the lever in its locked position.

[0017] The CPA device can be mounted to the conductor guide such that it is fixed to the guide in one unlocking direction. The unlocking direction corresponds to the direction in which the lever is moved from its locked position to unlock the conductor guide. This type of CPA mounting ensures that the positive locking mechanism prevents the lever, secured by the CPA device, from being moved out of its locked position relative to the conductor guide. This positive locking mechanism can be particularly effective in the unlocking direction.

[0018] In one embodiment, the CPA device has at least one first projection element which, in the locked position, is at least partially arranged on a side of the lever facing away from the conductor guide, thereby providing the positive locking connection between the CPA device and the lever. In the locked position, i.e., when the lever is in its locking position and the CPA device is in its locked position, the first projection element engages behind the lever on a side facing away from the conductor guide. The side facing away from the conductor guide is a side of that section of the lever which forms the positive locking connection with the CPA device. This section can, for example, be designed as a projection tongue of the lever.In the secured position, the lever can thus be positioned, at least partially, between the CPA device on one side and the conductor guide and / or another part of the CPA device on the other. The positive locking mechanism prevents the secured lever from being moved away from the conductor guide. This movement of the lever away from the conductor guide can be part of the unlocking movement, i.e., the movement of the lever from the locked position to the unlocked position. The positive locking mechanism blocks and / or hinders the movement of the lever from its locked position to its unlocked position via the first projection element.

[0019] According to one embodiment, the CPA device has at least one second projection element, and the lever has a through-opening. The second projection element is visible through the through-opening when the device is in the locked position. This provides a visual indication of whether the CPA device is in its locked position or not. The second projection element can be at least partially colored in a signal color, such as red, to increase its visibility through the through-opening. If the second projection element is not visible through the through-opening, the CPA device is not yet in its locked position. In this case, the second projection element can be located directly adjacent to the through-opening when in the locked position.The second projection element can have an outer diameter larger than the inner diameter of the through-hole. This allows the second projection element to fully engage and / or fill the through-hole in the locked position. It is not necessary for the second projection element to ever actually engage the through-hole. It may be sufficient for the second projection element to be positioned adjacent to and / or in contact with a portion of the lever that is penetrated by the through-hole when in the locked position. Thus, an effective indicator for verifying the locking of the plug connection can be provided using simple mechanical means.

[0020] In a further development of this embodiment, the second projection element is, in the locking position, at least partially arranged on one side of the lever facing away from the conductor guide device, thereby providing at least partial positive locking between the CPA device and the lever. In this embodiment, the second projection element can fulfill a dual function.

[0021] However, this dual function is not absolutely necessary; the positive locking can also be provided by another component, such as the aforementioned first projection element.

[0022] According to one embodiment, the CPA device has at least one receptacle for receiving a protruding tongue of the lever. In this embodiment, the positive locking is achieved by inserting the protruding tongue of the lever into the receptacle of the CPA device. The protruding tongue can be located, in particular, at one end of the lever opposite the pivot axis. This can maximize the locking effect of the positive locking due to the lever principle. The protruding tongue can be received into the receptacle of the CPA device by moving the CPA device from its unlocked position to its locked position, whereby the conductor guide and the lever can essentially remain in their position, meaning they hardly need to be moved at all. During this locking process, however, the position of the lever can change slightly to precisely insert the protruding tongue into the receptacle.

[0023] In a further development, the first projection element limits the insertion in a direction of action opposite to the conductor guide device and, in the locking position, forms a positive locking connection with the projection tongue in this direction of action. The direction of action can be the direction of the positive locking connection and / or the unlocking direction. Here, the projection tongue of the lever is positively engaged and / or fixed by the first projection element of the CPA device in the locking position. This also secures and / or fixes the lever in its locking position.

[0024] According to a further development, the second projection element limits the insertion in a direction facing the conductor guide. This direction can be opposite to the direction of action of the positive locking mechanism and / or the unlocking direction. The first and second projection elements can be designed to hold the lever's projection tongue securely on both sides. This enables particularly secure insertion and thus fixation of the lever in its locking position.

[0025] In this further development, the protruding tongue is positioned in the receptacle in the locking position such that the lever is essentially free of play relative to the cable guide in the locking position. Conventional connector assemblies have the disadvantage that the lever exhibits play relative to the cable guide in its locking position. This can be caused, for example, by the fact that the lever is secured in its locking position by a movable detent of the cable guide. The movement of the detent can lead to play in the lever. This play can also cause the lever to vibrate and oscillate, which, for example, can lead to unintentional release of the lever in the case of resonance. This further development solves this problem by holding the protruding tongue essentially free of play in the receptacle of the CPA device.This ensures that the lever is positioned without play on the cable guide in its locking position. This reduces the risk of the lever unintentionally unlocking due to vibrations and / or similar forces.

[0026] According to a further development, the receptacle has a widening outward from the receptacle and / or the protruding tongue has a tapering away from the lever and / or toward the receptacle. The widening and / or tapering is / are configured such that threading and / or inserting the protruding tongue into the receptacle is facilitated and / or supported. In particular, if the lever is held with some play in its locking position, its position, and thus the position of the protruding tongue, is not clearly defined. This can complicate threading and / or inserting the protruding tongue into the receptacle of the CPA device. Insertion is facilitated by the widening and / or tapering. Preferably, the receptacle has both the widening and the protruding tongue the tapering. The widening and tapering can each include an inclined surface, such as...inclined surfaces that slide against each other when the protruding tongue is threaded in, ensuring that the protruding tongue is safely inserted into its intended position in the receptacle.

[0027] In one embodiment, the CPA device has at least one slide rail with which the CPA device is movable along a rail guide of the cable management device between the locking position and the unlocking position. Alternatively, the CPA device can have the rail guide and the cable management device can have the slide rail. Preferably, the CPA device has two slide rails arranged in two rail guides. The rail guides can be configured such that they only allow movement of the CPA device between the locking position and the unlocking position and back. This movement can be essentially one-dimensional, with the rail guide preventing and / or reducing movement in the other two dimensions, i.e., in the directions perpendicular to this locking movement direction.The movement of the CPA device between the locking and unlocking positions can be linear and, in particular, may involve a displacement of the CPA device along an outer surface of the guide rail. One or more end stops can be provided to limit this one-dimensional, approximately linear movement of the CPA device along the rail guide on one or both sides, e.g., in the unlocking position and / or in the locking position of the CPA device.

[0028] In a further development, at least one guide rail has an outer configuration that is movable along an inner configuration of the rail guide. The outer configuration of the guide rail is matched to the inner configuration of the rail guide in such a way that a predetermined force is defined for moving the CPA device. This force may be necessary to move the CPA device. This force can prevent and / or reduce unintentional movement of the CPA device out of the locking position. In this embodiment, for example, the guide rails of the CPA device can have a structured outer surface facing the rail guide, e.g., rounded projections and / or indentations that can interact with rounded projections and / or indentations of the rail guide when the CPA device is moved. This, i.e.,The precise shape of the protrusions and / or indentations allows for the definition of a frictional force that must be overcome to move the CPA device. If necessary, an elastic force can also be defined, for example, to deform the guide rail and / or the rail guide when moving the CPA device. This allows the CPA device to be secured, particularly in its locking position.

[0029] According to one embodiment, the connector assembly has a CPA locking mechanism that secures the CPA device to the cable guide in a loss-proof manner. The CPA locking mechanism can, for example, include a locking element that secures the CPA device to the cable guide. The locking element can, for example, comprise a locking lug formed on the cable guide and / or a locking recess formed in the CPA device. The CPA locking mechanism can, in particular, stop and / or prevent movement of the CPA device beyond the unlocked position along the rail guide.

[0030] In one embodiment, the CPA device can only be moved from the unlocked position to the locked position when the lever is in its locked position. This prevents the CPA device from being unintentionally moved to the locked position before the lever is locked. If it were, the CPA device could obstruct and / or prevent the locking movement of the lever. This configuration can be achieved, for example, by at least one stop on the CPA device, which can be interrupted and / or deflected by the locked lever in such a way that the CPA device can be moved from the unlocked position to the locked position. Without the deflection and / or interruption of the stop, the CPA device cannot be moved from the unlocked position to the locked position.

[0031] One aspect concerns a plug-in system with a connector assembly as described above and a slot with which the conductor guide forms a plug connection such that the electrical conductors guided in the conductor guide contact the electrical contacts of the slot. In the plug connection, the lever is arranged in its locking position, and the CPA device can be arranged in its locking position to secure the lever and thus the conductor guide in the plug connection. The slot can be designed, for example, as a corresponding complementary connector, a socket, and / or a circuit board with a connector. The plug connection can be reversibly secured by means of the CPA device of the connector assembly. Furthermore, the plug connection can be reversibly locked by means of the lever of the connector assembly.

[0032] One aspect concerns a procedure for securing a connector assembly with a cable guide, a lever and a CPA device to a slot, comprising the following steps: - Establishing a plug connection between the conductor guidance device and the slot such that electrical conductors guided in the conductor guidance device contact electrical contacts of the slot; - Moving the lever, which is arranged on the conductor guide device, from an unlocking position in which the conductor guide device can be detached from the socket, to a locking position in which the lever locks the conductor guide device in the plug connection with the socket; - Moving the CPA device, which is arranged on the ladder guide device, from an unlocked position to a locked position; and - Securing and / or fixing the lever in its locking position by forming a positive connection between the CPA device and the lever while the CPA device is in the secured position.

[0033] The process can be implemented, in particular, with a connector assembly as described above. Therefore, all features and / or properties described in connection with the connector assembly also apply to the process, and vice versa.

[0034] The steps of the procedure do not necessarily have to be carried out in the order described above and / or do not necessarily have to be performed separately. For example, the connection can be established by moving the lever. Thus, when establishing the connection, the conductor guide can first be placed onto the socket, creating only a mechanical contact without an electrical one. The electrical connection can then be established, for example, when the lever is flipped, i.e., when the lever is moved from its unlocked position to its locked position. Moving and thus locking the lever can also cause and / or involve moving the conductor guide in the direction of insertion onto the socket.Only after the lever is locked can a reliable electrical contact be established between the electrical conductors of the connector assembly and the electrical contacts of the socket. Thus, the steps of making a connection and moving the lever can occur at least partially simultaneously.

[0035] One aspect concerns the use of the connector assembly described at the beginning to create a plug connection with a slot.

[0036] Within the scope of this invention, the terms “essentially” and / or “approximately” may be used to include a deviation of up to 5% from a numerical value following the term, a deviation of up to 5° from a direction following the term and / or from an angle following the term.

[0037] Terms such as above, below, over, under, lateral, etc. refer - unless otherwise specified - to the position of the object shown in the figures, not necessarily to the Earth's reference system.

[0038] The invention is described in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments shown in the figures. Here, identical or similar reference numerals may denote identical or similar features of the embodiments. Individual features shown in the figures may be implemented in other exemplary embodiments. The figures show: Fig. 1A a perspective view of a connector assembly whose lever is in its unlocked position and whose CPA device is in its unlocked position; Fig. 1 B a side view of the in Fig. 1A shown connector assembly; Fig. 2A a perspective view of the connector assembly, the lever of which is in its locking position and the CPA device of which is in its unlocked position; Fig. 2B a side view of the in Fig. 2A shown connector assembly; Fig. 3A a perspective view of the connector assembly, the lever of which is in its locking position and the CPA device of which is in its secured position; Fig. 3B a side view of the in Fig. 3A shown connector assembly; Fig. 4 a perspective view of a section of a conductor guide device of the connector assembly, Fig. 5A a perspective view of a lever of the connector assembly; Fig. 5B a perspective view of a section of the lever; Fig. 6A a perspective view of a CPA setup of the connector assembly; Fig. 6B a top view of the CPA device in the plug-in direction; Fig. 6C a side view of the CPA device approximately perpendicular to the insertion direction; Fig. 7A a sectional view through a slide rail of the CPA device of the connector assembly, wherein the lever is in its unlocked position and the CPA device is in its unlocked position; Fig. 7B a sectional view through a slide rail of the CPA device of the connector assembly, wherein the lever is in its locking position and the CPA device is in its unlocking position; Fig. 7C a sectional view through a slide rail of the CPA device of the connector assembly, wherein the lever is in its locking position and the CPA device is in its securing position; Fig. 8A a sectional view centrally through the CPA device of the connector assembly, with the lever in its unlocked position and the CPA device in its unlocked position; Fig. 8B a sectional view centrally through the CPA device of the connector assembly, with the lever in its locking position and the CPA device in its unlocking position; Fig. 8C a sectional view centrally through the CPA device of the connector assembly, with the lever in its locking position and the CPA device in its secured position; Fig. 9 a perspective view of a section of the secured connector assembly, and Fig. 10 a sectional view through the CPA device guided in a rail guide of the ladder guidance device in the unlocked position.

[0039] The Fig. 1A and Fig. Figure 1B shows a perspective view and a side view of a connector assembly. 1 The connector assembly 1 It is essentially composed of three components, elements and / or modules, namely a conductor guidance device 10 , a lever 100 and a CPA facility 200 .

[0040] Therefore, the connector assembly 1 also referred to as a CPA-secured connector assembly and / or CPA connector assembly.

[0041] The ladder control system 10 This forms a basic body and / or a basic component of the connector assembly. 1 out. The ladder control device 10It may have a housing that is approximately cuboid in shape and which encloses and / or contains electrical conductors not shown in the figures. These are located inside the conductor guide device. 10 Guided electrical conductors are connected to a plug side 11 the ladder control system 10 led. In the Fig. 1A and Fig. 1B is the plug-in side 11 as the lower side of the ladder guide device 10 trained. The ladder control device 10 is designed to use the plug side 11 forward in the direction of insertion S to be plugged into a slot not shown in order to establish electrical connections between the guided electrical conductors and the electrical contacts of the slot, i.e., to create a plug connection between the conductor guidance device 10 and to create the slot. The insertion direction Sis approximately perpendicular to the plug side 11 trained.

[0042] The ladder control system 10 extends essentially from the plug side 11 up to a mounting side 12 , which the ladder guidance device 10 in one of the plug side 11 limited in the opposite direction. Generally, the fastening side 12 that side of the ladder control device 10 , which of the levers 100 in its locking position and / or on which the CPA device 200 is attached. The attachment side 12 can be approximately perpendicular to the insertion direction S be arranged. The ladder guidance device 10 can still have at least two side walls 17 exhibiting the ladder guidance device 10 between the plug side 11 and the mounting side 12to limit the outside. The side walls 17 can be approximately parallel to the insertion direction S be arranged.

[0043] On two opposite side walls 17 is the lever 100 at the ladder control device 10 attached. The lever is attached. 100 for two bonus points 110 swiveling, of which only one is in the Fig. 1A and Fig. 1B is shown.

[0044] The second pivot point 110 is on the side wall facing away from the viewer 17 trained. Normal on these two side walls 17 , at which of the levers 100 at the ladder control device 10 The directions in which the fasteners are attached are referred to in this description as lateral directions. These lateral directions are approximately perpendicular to the insertion direction. S arranged and thus approximately parallel to the plug side 11 .

[0045] In the Fig. 1A and Fig. In the situation shown in 1B, the lever 100 arranged in its unlocking position, in which it engages at least one unlocking stop 14 supported. The release stop 14 can be on one or more of the side walls 17 be trained. The release stop 14 limits the pivoting movement of the lever. 100 in the unlocked position.

[0046] The lever 100 still shows a swiveling end 120 on, which is located at one of the pivot points 110 spaced end of the lever 100 is arranged. The lever 100 is like that at the ladder guidance system 10 attached so that its swivel end 120 around the pivot points 110 can be pivoted around, in particular pivoted towards the mounting side 12 the ladder control system 10 . In the Fig. The unlocking position shown in point 1 is the pivoting end. 120 from the ladder control system 10 and / or the mounting side 12 swung away and thus, for example, against the direction of insertion S arranged at a distance from each other.

[0047] The CPA facility 200 is also attached to the ladder control system 10 fastened, and in a movable way. In the Fig. In the situation shown in 1, the CPA device is arranged in its unlocked position. The CPA device 200 is generally movable along a section of the mounting side 12 In the illustrated embodiment, however, the CPA device cannot be easily moved from its unlocked position to the locked position, in order to prevent unintentional locking of the lever. 100 to block. As in the Fig. As shown in Figure 1, the CPA facility can 200for example, adjacent to a cable run 13 be arranged. The ladder guidance device 10 can the cable routing 13 for guiding cables, for example to connect electrical cables to the internal conductor guidance device 10 to electrically connect the guided lines.

[0048] Fig. 2A and Fig. 2B shows the same connector assembly. 1 as the Fig. 1. Unlike the Fig. 1 is the lever 100 in the Fig. 2 pivoted into its locking position. To move the lever 100 from the into the Fig. 1 shown unlocking position into the Fig. The lever can be in the 2 shown locking position. 100 for example, at its swiveling end 120 to at least one pivot point 110 around to an outer surface of the ladder guide device 10to be swivelled, then the mounting side 12 When pivoting the lever 100 from the unlocking position to the locking position, i.e., when locking the lever 100 , the connector assembly 1 by means of a mechanism not shown in the figures, it is locked to the unseen slot and thus attached to it.

[0049] While the connector assembly 1 in the Fig. 1 shown unlocking position with the plug side 11 Before the connector can be plugged into the slot (not shown), it is not yet locked and therefore relatively easy to detach from the slot. Only after the connector assembly is locked can it be removed. 1 , i.e., a movement of the lever 100 into the in the Fig. The locking position shown in point 2 is the connector assembly. 1so firmly attached to the slot that it cannot be removed without damage. For example, the connector assembly 1 be configured to be positively and / or force-fit connected to the slot in the locked state.

[0050] In the locked position, at least one can be attached to a side wall. 17 the ladder control system 10 trained locking nose 15 into a recess of the lever 100 intervene and the lever 100 Securing something like this against leverage forces is possible. However, this is an easily releasable security device, not one sufficiently robust for automotive applications. A sufficiently strong lock against leverage forces exceeding, for example, 100 N or 200 N, can only be achieved using the CPA device. 200 be provided.

[0051] In the embodiment shown in the figures, the lever100 pivotable about a pivot axis which is approximately parallel to the plug side 11 is arranged in a lateral direction. This pivot axis SW is, for example, in Fig. 5A is marked by a dashed line. The pivot axis SW extends through the ladder guidance system 10 through the two pivot points 110 of the lever 100 The lever attachment shown 100 at the two pivot points 110 , that is, on the two opposite side walls 17 the ladder control system 10 This increases the stability and durability of the lever movement. In an alternative embodiment, the lever could 100 even at only a single pivot point 110 e.g. only on one side wall 17 , with the ladder guidance device 10 must be connected in a pivotable manner.

[0052] The lever 100It can generally be shaped like a bow. The lever extends 100 from the first pivot point 110 along a first lever arm up to the pivot end 120 , which forms a head. The swiveling end 120 extends approximately parallel to the pivot axis SW of the lever 100 between the pivot axis SW spaced lever arm ends. From the pivoting end 120 the lever extends 100 continue along the second lever arm back to the second pivot point 110 , which is hidden in the figures. While the pivot points 110 on opposite side walls 17 the ladder control system 10 are trained, the swiveling end connects 120 the two lever arms of the lever 100 each other.

[0053] In the locked position, the pivoting end 120 to the mounting side12 pressed, specifically in a room area roughly adjacent to the CPA facility 200 is arranged. In the Fig. 2 is the CPA facility 200 still positioned in their unlocked position, just as in the Fig. 1. This means that the lever 100 although it is in its locked position, it is not yet secured there by the CPA device 200 .

[0054] Fig. 3A and Fig. Figure 3B shows in a perspective view and in a side view the elements in the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 shown connector assembly 1 In contrast to the figures described above, in the Fig. 3A and Fig. 3B, however, the CPA facility 200 moved into its secure position. The CPA system was then... 200 from the into the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 shown unlocking position onto the pivoting end120 moved in such a way that it causes the swiveling end 120 fixed in a form-fitting manner.

[0055] The movement of the CPA facility 200 from their position of security into the Fig. The locking position shown in point 3 is achieved by sliding along the mounting side. 12 In general, the movement of the CPA facility 200 by moving along an outer surface of the ladder guide device 10 In the illustrated embodiment, this sliding movement is a movement in an approximately perpendicular direction to the insertion direction. S (and here also perpendicular to the lateral directions) direction aligned along the side of the plug 11 opposite mounting side 12 The CPA facility is involved. 200 preferably on this side of the plug 11 arranged on the opposite outer side, in the exemplary embodiment therefore on the mounting side 12, in order to achieve a particularly effective positive lock with the lever 100 , more precisely the swivel end 120 of the lever 100 to train. The swiveling 120 Due to its long lever travel, it is particularly well suited for securing the lever. 100 in its locking position.

[0056] Is the connector assembly 1 as in the Fig. 3A and Fig. 3B is locked, i.e., the lever is 100 arranged in its locking position and secured, i.e., the CPA device is 200 in its secured position, the connector assembly can be 1 It can no longer be removed from the slot without damage. However, this only applies as long as the CPA device is active. 200 not back into their unlocked position and the lever 100 is not moved back into its unlocked position.

[0057] In the embodiment shown, both the securing movement of the CPA device 200 as well as the locking movement of the lever 100 reversible. This means that the locked and secured connection of the connector assembly can be reversed. 1 which can also be undone, i.e., unlocked by moving the CPA device 200 into their unlocked position and by unlocking by moving the lever 100 into its unlocking position.

[0058] Fig. Figure 4 shows a perspective view of a section of the ladder guidance system. 10 the connector assembly 1 , at which the CPA facility 200 It can be attached. The cutout is without the CPA device. 200 shown. Fig. 4 shows one for cable routing 13 adjacent section of the ladder guidance system 10 In particular, in Fig. 4 a section of the mounting side 12 shown, on which in the locking position the pivoting end 120 of the lever 100 is published (cf. Fig. 1 to Fig. 3) On the mounting side 12 indicates the ladder control system 10 a lever system 30 up. The lever system 30 is designed as a projection on which and / or around which the pivoting 120 on the mounting side 12 is applied. It may be possible to use the lever system. 30 also a locking connection with the swivel end 120 of the lever 100 It can be produced to define the unsecured lever release force.

[0059] Adjacent to this, in the illustrated embodiment between the lever system 30 and the cable routing 13 , is on the mounting side 12 a rail guide 20formed between which a sliding surface 21 is formed. The sliding surface 21 is thus considered an essentially flat outer surface of the fastening side 12 trained. The sliding surface 21 serves as a base and / or support for the CPA setup 200 (cf.) Fig. 1 to Fig. 3) On and along the sliding surface 21 can the CPA facility 200 They can be easily moved. Approximately in the middle of the sliding area. 21 can still be a CPA resting agent 16 be trained. The CPA resting agent 16 can be designed as a locking lug, in particular as a pivotable locking lug, with which the CPA device 200 at the ladder control device 10 can be attached. The CPA locking compound 16 It can therefore be designed as a CPA safety device.

[0060] The sliding surface 21is on opposite sides by a rail guide 20 limited. The ladder guidance device indicates this. 10 In the illustrated embodiment, there are two rail guides running approximately parallel to each other. 20 up. Each of the two rail guides 20 runs essentially parallel to and / or in the plane of one of the two side walls 17 the ladder control system 10 The rail guides 20 They are used to guide the slide rails of the CPA system. 200 , which are described in more detail in the following figures. The rail guides 20 are elongated projections on the mounting side 12 trained, which involves a movement of the CPA facility 200 block in at least one lateral direction. For example, every rail guide can 20 include a type of outer wall which prevents lateral movement of the CPA device200 from the mounting side 12 over the immediately adjacent side wall 17 prevented.

[0061] Furthermore, each of the rail guides can 20 exhibit an intrusion which the CPA facility 200 in the assembled state, at least partially overlaps to such an extent that the CPA facility 200 between the mounting side 12 (more precisely, the sliding surface) 21 ) and precisely this encroachment of the rail guides 20 is jammed. The rail guide overlaps. 20 on one of the mounting sides 12 far side of the CPA facility 200 arranged so that the overlaps are in the direction of the respective other rail guide 20 These incursions thus prevent movement of the CPA device from the mounting side. 12 away, i.e., a lifting from the mounting side 12in an approximately perpendicular position to the mounting side 12 directed. The incursions may in particular involve a movement of the CPA facility. 200 opposite to the direction of insertion S limit, while the fastening side 12 or more precisely the sliding surface 21 a movement of the CPA facility 200 in the direction of insertion S limited. The intrusions on the attachment side 12 far end of the outer walls of the rail guides 20 This can make an important contribution to fixing the CPA setup. 200 in the direction of action of the positive locking with the pivoting end 120 and / or in the unlocking direction.

[0062] The elements of the rail guidance described so far 20 and the sliding surface 21 This limits the movement possibilities of the CPA facility. 200 in two perpendicular to the insertion direction Sguided lateral directions across the side walls 17 outwards and both in and against the direction of insertion S Furthermore, the CPA facility can 200 so at the ladder guidance device 10 It must be secured so that the sliding movement of the CPA device 200 is limited in both the locking position and the unlocking position.

[0063] In the illustrated embodiment, the CPA device can 200 Therefore, it should essentially only perform a linear movement, neither beyond the locking position nor beyond the unlocking position. For this purpose, stops can be provided, against which the CPA device can be positioned. 200 in the locked position and / or in the unlocked position. At least one of these stops can be an unlocked stop. 24 his, which is in Fig. Figure 4 shows the disarming attack. 24In the illustrated embodiment, it is a curved projection between the rail guide. 20 and the lever system 30 on the mounting side 12 formed, in particular adjacent to and / or laterally adjoining the sliding surface 21 The function of the disengagement stop 24 , which here extends to both lateral sides, i.e., to the two opposite side walls 17 , is described in more detail with reference to the following figures.

[0064] On the rail guidance 20 A safety stop can still be implemented. 23 be formed which extends as a protrusion of the overlap on the outer wall of the rail guide towards the interior of the ladder guide device 10 extends to one of the mounting sides 12 far side of the CPA facility 200 Here is the safety end stop. 23as an extension of the rail guidance described above 20 in the direction towards the respective other rail guidance 20 trained. Also the function of the safety end stop. 23 is described in more detail below with reference to the following figures.

[0065] Approximately parallel to the outer walls of the rail guides 20 indicates the ladder control system 10 two swing-out spaces 22 on, which are recesses in the sliding surface 21 and each adjacent to the outer walls of the rail guides 20 are trained. The swing-out areas 22 They are used to swivel out the guide rails of the CPA device 200 , which are described in more detail with reference to the following figures. In the embodiments shown, both the rail guides extend 20 as well as the swing-out areas 22approximately parallel to each other, specifically parallel to the linear direction of movement of the CPA device 200 , in which the CPA device can be moved from its secured position to its unsecured position and back.

[0066] In the embodiment shown, the conductor guidance device 10 Each has exactly two rail guides 20 , two safety end stops 23 , two unlocking stops 24 and two swing-out spaces 22 on.

[0067] Fig. Figure 5A shows a perspective view of the lever. 100 the connector assembly 1 As already described, the lever 100 regarding its pivot axis SW pivotable on the connector assembly 1 arranged and fastened. The pivot axis SW extends through the two pivot points 110, which in the assembled state are located on opposite sides, more precisely on the side walls 17 , the ladder control device 10 are arranged.

[0068] The lever 100 has two lever arms 140 each of which is located approximately from one of the pivot points 110 to the swiveling end 120 extend into each of the lever arms 140 can a rest recording 141 be designed as a recess which is intended to receive the contents of the Fig. 2 shown locking lugs 15 is trained.

[0069] Near and / or adjacent to the pivot axis SW is on the lever arms 140 each one toothed section 150 trained. The interlocking 150 It can comprise several teeth and, in particular, be shaped similarly to a section of a gear. The toothing 150is configured to engage with a counterpart not shown in the figures at the slot in such a way as to lock the plug-in side. 11 The locking mechanism is located at the slot, thus ensuring a locking of the connector assembly. 1 at the slot. The gearing. 150 is each at one of the swiveling ends 120 far end of the lever arms 140 arranged.

[0070] At the swivel end 120 the lever points 100 a contact surface 160 on. The contact surface 160 is with regard to the direction of extension of the lever arms 140 slightly angled. The contact surface 160 This is the case with regard to the lever arms 140 angled so that they are in the Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 shown locking position of the lever 100 approximately parallel to the outer surface of the ladder guide device 10 , more precisely the mounting side 12, is trained and aligned. This allows the contact surface to be 160 in the locking position at least partially flat on the mounting side 12 be in a position, cf. Fig. 2 and Fig. 3.

[0071] At the swivel end 120 is still roughly in the middle of the lever 100 a protruding tongue 130 trained. The proximal tongue. 130 can that leverage point of the lever 100 include whichever is furthest from the pivot axis SW is spaced apart. The protrusion tongue 160 can be considered an extension of the swivel end 120 and / or the contact surface 160 approximately in the direction of the pivot axis SW be trained away.

[0072] Fig. Figure 5B shows a perspective view with a magnification of the swivel end. 120 of the lever 100 This shows how the proximal tongue... 130as a flat extension of the swivel end 120 and / or the contact surface 160 is formed. Immediately adjacent to the protrusion. 130 or even through these is at the swivel end 120 still a passageway 131 trained, which the swiveling 120 and / or the contact surface 160 and / or the proximal tongue 130 completely penetrates. In the locked position, the through-opening is 131 essentially parallel to the insertion direction S arranged. The projecting tongue 130 In the locking position, it is essentially parallel to and / or at least partially resting on the mounting side 12 arranged. The projecting tongue 130 can be furthest from the pivot points 110 spaced point of the lever 100 include.

[0073] Fig. 6A, Fig. 6B and Fig. 6C shows the CPA facility 200 in a perspective view, in a top view in the direction of insertion S and in a side view in a lateral direction.

[0074] The CPA facility 200 features a sliding floor 260 on which is on the sliding surface 21 the ladder control system 10 is movable (see also Fig. 4) The sliding floor can be used in this process. 260 It should be essentially completely flat in order to be simple relative to the sliding surface. 21 to be movable. The CPA facility 200 is designed to work with the sliding floor 260 on the sliding surface 21 the ladder control system 10 to be ordered.

[0075] The CPA facility 200 continues to show a base 250 on, which is formed as a thickening and which extends from the sliding floor 260on opposite direction of insertion S extends. At the base 250 These are essentially all components of the CPA facility 200 trained. Furthermore, the basis 250 so thickened that the base 250 can be contacted by an operator's finger for easy movement of the entire CPA facility 200 .

[0076] The CPA facility 200 has two guide rails 240 on, which in an assembled state of the connector assembly 1 inside the Fig. 4 rail guides shown 20 are arranged. The guide rails 240 extend approximately parallel to each other from the base 250 path along the sliding floor 260 In its assembled state, each of the guide rails 240 approximately perpendicular to the insertion direction S arranged. The sliding rails 240extend from the base in the assembled position 250 away, approximately along the fastening side 12 and towards the lever 100 to (see also) Fig. 3).

[0077] The sliding rails 240 each point at their base 250 A thickening at the far end. 241 on, which move away from the sliding floor 260 away opposite direction of insertion S extends as a thickening. Each of the guide rails 240 is only unilaterally at the base 250 attached, while the other, the base 250 The far end can pivot springily as a free end. At the free end of the slide rails 240 The thickening is in each case 241 trained.

[0078] Furthermore, each sliding rail 240 on the side of the thickening 241 , which is the free end and thus, in the assembled state, the lever 100is facing a stop step 242 up. At the base 250 Each thickening has a prominent side. 241 a paragraph 243 The function of the thickening. 241 , of the paragraph 243 and the impact level 242 is described in more detail with reference to the following figures.

[0079] From the base 250 away towards the lever 100 , i.e., in the assembled state approximately parallel to the mounting side 12 , a first proximate element continues to extend 210 and a second protrusion element 220 the CPA facility 200 The second projection element extends 220 essentially along the sliding floor 260 The second protrusion element 220 can (e.g. together with the undersides of the slide rails) 240 ) essentially the sliding floor 260 train. The first advantage element210 can be inserted in the opposite direction S spaced apart from the second projection element 220 be arranged and roughly parallel to the second projection element 220 extend, i.e., in the assembled state, in the direction of the lever 100 there.

[0080] The two protrusion elements 210 and 220 form (cf. e.g. the in Fig. 6C (side view shown) a recording 230 between themselves. The recording 230 extends in the direction of insertion S between the two protruding elements 210 and 220 The recording 230 serves to receive the proximal tongue. 130 of the lever 100 (cf.) Fig. 5) Each of the two projecting elements 210 and 220 is essentially plate-shaped, with the plates in the assembled state being essentially parallel to the fastening side 12and thus to an outer surface of the ladder guidance system 10 are trained. The second protrusion element is... 220 a locking recess 261 trained, which in the assembled state with the, for example, in Fig. 4 CPA refrigerants shown 16 works together.

[0081] The recording 230 is designed in such a way that it points towards the lever 100 to and / or from the base 250 The path widens. In the illustrated embodiment, this is achieved by a chamfer. 211 at the first protrusion 210 The chamfer causes this. 211 enlarges the image 230 towards the lever 100 there.

[0082] Each of the sliding rails 240 has an outer contour 244on, which is formed, for example, as a bulge and / or a projection in the direction which, in the assembled state, faces the side walls of the rail guide 20 is facing the outside. In the illustrated embodiment, this outer contour can be 244 at the end of the guide rails 240 be trained, which is based on the basics 250 is attached.

[0083] From above, the Fig. 6B are the outer contours 244 Therefore, they are shown as projections in lateral directions. The lateral directions here are directions perpendicular to the insertion direction. S , which additionally act at approximately normal angles to the opposite side walls 17 form (cf. e.g. Fig. 1A). The outer contours can be 244 They should be designed as rounded projections, i.e., without hooks and / or steps, to ensure safe sliding and / or pushing in the rail guides. 20 to enable.

[0084] Fig. 7A, Fig. 7B and Fig. Figures 7C each show a cross-section through a part of the connector assembly. 1 The cut is made through one of the two guide rails. 240 the CPA facility 200 laid down. This is in the three Fig. 7A, Fig. 7B and Fig. 7C the connector assembly 1 shown in a different state each time: In Fig. 7A is the lever 100 unlocked and the CPA facility 200 unlocked, just like in the Fig. 1. In Fig. 7B is the lever 100 locked and the CPA facility 200 unlocked, just like in the Fig. 2. In Fig. 7C is the lever 100 locked and the CPA facility 200 secured, just like in the Fig. 3.

[0085] The cut in the figures is exactly in the middle through one of the sliding rails. 240guided so that the insertion direction S is arranged parallel to the cutting plane. The cutting plane is also essentially parallel to and between the two side walls. 17 the connector assembly 1 (see also) Fig. 1 to Fig. 3).

[0086] In the Fig. 7A to Fig. 7C is still only a section of the connector assembly. 1 shown, namely the section where the CPA facility 200 is arranged and, in the locking position, also the pivoting end 120 of the lever 100 .

[0087] In Fig. 7A is the lever 100 in its unlocked position, just as in the Fig. 1A and Fig. Shown in 1B. That's why the lever 100 from the in Fig. The section shown in 7A has been panned away and is therefore not shown. However, the CPA facility is shown. 200as well as the section through their base 250 and its sliding rail 240 The CPA facility 200 It's like this on the mounting side 12 the ladder control system 10 arranged that all elements of the CPA facility 200 from the base 250 away towards the lever 100 and / or for the lever system 30 extend, especially the guide rails 240 , the first protrusion element 210 and the second protrusion element 220 The latter are not in Fig. 7 shown, but in the following Fig. 8.

[0088] Each sliding rail 240 In its assembled state, it is located directly above its respective assigned swing-out space. 22 arranged. This means that the sliding rail 240 into the swing-out area 22 can be pivoted inwards, especially with its free end, at which the thickening is also located.241 is arranged. However, since there is no sufficient pivoting force on the slide rail for this purpose 240 acts upon which the swing-out area 22 The sliding rail is directed inwards. 240 itself is essentially arranged in a straight line and without swiveling. The sliding floor lies there. 260 (cf.) Fig. 6) across the entire sliding surface 21 the ladder control system 10 on (see also) Fig. 4).

[0089] In the Fig. The state shown in 7A is the CPA setup. 200 arranged in their unlocked position. Each of the slide rails is 240 in the respective rail guides 20 guided so that the sliding rail 240 in the direction of insertion S between the overlap of the rail guidance 20 and the mounting side 12 is fixed. From above, that is, from the ladder guide arrangement. 10On the opposite side, the safety stop is particularly effective. 23 via the sliding rail 240 and thus prevents the CPA facility from lifting off. 200 opposite to the direction of insertion S Furthermore, both rail guide crossings are effective. 20 via the two guide rails arranged therein 240 , so that the CPA facility 200 essentially across the entire surface of the fastening side 12 the ladder control system 10 is held.

[0090] Fig. 7A further shows that the slide rail 240 with its attack level 242 on one edge of the unlocking stop facing the CPA device 24 the ladder control system 10 This triggers the CPA system. 200 not unintentionally from their unlocked position into the locked position, i.e., in this case in the direction of the lever system30 that way, is movable.

[0091] The paragraph 243 the thickening 241 can at least partially reach the safety end stop 23 to initiate a movement of the CPA facility 200 to obstruct movement in the opposite direction, i.e., away from the lever stop 30 Continue to cable routing 13 to. The safety end stop can be used in this process. 23 contribute to defining the unsecured position.

[0092] Fig. 7B shows how, in contrast to the Fig. 7B the lever 100 is pivoted into its locking position, just like in the Fig. 2 shown. In its locked position, the pivoting end 120 at the lever system 30 on. The lever system serves this purpose. 30 to define the locking position of the lever 100 .

[0093] At the swivel end 120 is still a displacement process 121formed. The deflection process 121 is at the ladder control device 10 side facing the swivel end 120 formed and points in the direction of insertion S to the mounting side 12 The deflection process 121 expresses in the in Fig. Position shown in 7B approximately in the direction of insertion S on the thickening 241 the sliding rail 240 In general, the deflection process 121 somewhere near the free end on the slide rail 240 so that the sliding rail 240 at least at its free end a little way into the swing-out area 22 has swung inwards. The sliding rail is then... 240 deflected at least to the point where the impact stage 242 no longer at the disengagement point 24 This is pending. This will prevent the blockage of the CPA facility. 200 Cancelled. This allows the CPA facility to 200from the in Fig. 7B shown unlocking position in the Fig. The locking position shown in 7C can be moved, namely along the surface of the mounting side. 12 the ladder control system 10 towards the lever 100 and towards the lever stop 30 in an approximately perpendicular direction to the insertion direction S arranged direction. When securing the CPA device 200 , i.e., when moving the CPA equipment 200 The guide rails slide from the unlocked position to the locked position. 240 along the railway lines 20 The sliding floor continues to slide. 260 the CPA facility 200 on the sliding surface 21 along.

[0094] The CPA facility 200 can be moved towards the lever stop 30 be pushed until the base 250 at the safety end stops 23strikes. These thus define the safety position as in Fig. 7C is shown. The slide rail is in the secured position. 240 swung back into its resting position, since the deflection process is located here 121 no longer on the thickening 241 rests, but on a thinner section of the slide rail 240 This prevents any deflection of the guide rail. 240 more achieved.

[0095] Sales remain in the hedging position. 243 the thickening 241 with its base 250 facing side at the disengagement stop 24 Therefore, in this situation, the disarming attack is possible. 24 Simultaneously, a certain stop for the safety position. In the safety position, the disengagement stop can be 24 so with the paragraph 243 that they interact in such a way as to create a certain resistance to an unintentional opening of the CPA facility200 from the locked position to the unlocked position. With sufficient force applied, i.e., during an intended opening and thus unlocking, the CPA device can 200 at the base 250 away from the swivel end 120 be pulled, e.g. in the direction of the cable routing 13 in this regard. 243 with its sloping surface thus with an opposing chamfer of the disengagement stop 24 together, that the sliding rail 240 into the swing-out area 22 is directed in, similar to the one in Fig. The situation shown in Figure 7B. This allows the CPA device to be opened and unlocked. 200 made possible.

[0096] In the Fig. 7C locked and secured position of the connector assembly 1 is the unlocking end stop 24 on one of the mounting sides 12facing recess in the lever end 120 recorded. The disengagement end stop 24 is at least from three sides of the room by the swiveling end 120 surrounded.

[0097] Fig. 8A, Fig. 8B and Fig. 8C shows exactly that, also in the Fig. 7A to Fig. 7C shows the states of the connector assembly 1 , however along a different cutting plane. In the Fig. 8A to Fig. 8C is the section roughly in the middle through the CPA setup. 200 , the lever 100 and the ladder control device 10 laid, namely parallel to the one in the Fig. 7A to Fig. The section plane shown in 7C is therefore located in the Fig. The section plane shown in section 8 is no longer passed through one of the sliding rails. 240 through, but in the middle through both the first projection element 210 as well as the second protrusion element 220 the CPA facility200 exactly between the side walls 17 .

[0098] In Fig. 8A is the lever 100 Not shown, as it is in its unlocked position. Therefore, the lever 100 not in the Fig. The section shown in 8A is panned inwards. The second protrusion element 220 lies with its ladder guidance system 10 facing side on the sliding surface 21 the second protruding element is located there. 220 especially on the CPA resting compound 16 on (cf.) Fig. 4) whose locking tab fits into the locking recess 261 in the sliding floor 260 the CPA facility 200 intervenes. The CPA retarding agent 16 secures the CPA facility 200 lose-proof on the ladder guide device 10 The locking lug of the CPA refrigerant prevents this. 16 in particular, that the CPA facility 200towards the cable routing 13 and away from the lever stop 30 can be moved away. The CPA restraint 16 is thus designed as a stop which determines the unlocked position of the CPA device 200 defined in the direction from the lever 100 away.

[0099] Fig. 8B shows the connector assembly 1 , where the lever 100 in its locking position on the mounting side 12 the ladder control system 10 has swung open. The protruding tongue is... 130 of the swiveling end 120 to the second protrusion 220 placed, which in turn is on the mounting side 12 rests on. The passage opening 131 It is not yet located on the second protrusion. 220 open. The passageway 131 penetrates the swiveling end 120in the locking position essentially parallel to the insertion direction S In this state, there is a difference between the ladder guidance device and the ladder guidance device. 10 facing end of the passageway 131 and the ladder control system 10 a cavity has formed.

[0100] Fig. 8C shows how the CPA setup 20 so to the lever 100 It is suggested that the proximal tongue 130 in the recording 230 is recorded, which is the CPA facility 200 between the first protrusion element 210 and the second protrusion element 220 trains. The intake 230 This extends particularly in the direction of insertion. S , i.e. in a direction approximately perpendicular to the mounting side 12 the ladder control system 10 .

[0101] The one in Fig. 8B shows the locking position of the lever. 100is not necessarily formed without play. This means that the proximal tongue 130 possibly not fully on the second projection element 220 It must lie flat against it, but can be positioned slightly apart from it if necessary. This applies in the direction of insertion. S of the swiveling end 120 In the illustrated embodiment, the protruding tongue is reduced and / or no longer present at the latest when the locking position is set. In the locking position, the protruding tongue is 130 essentially no play between the first advantage element 210 and the second protrusion element 220 in the recording 230 held. The first projection element forms 210 with the proximal tongue 130 a positive locking mechanism that allows the lever to be unlocked 100 prevents and / or counteracts this.

[0102] When moving the CPA equipment 200from the unlocked position to the locked position, i.e., when inserting the protruding tongue. 130 into the recording 230 , can the chamfer 211 threading the proximal tongue 130 simplifying. The bevel has an effect during insertion. 211 such as a protrusion that tapers towards the tip. 130 one that the proximal tongue 130 safely inside the recording 230 is being conducted.

[0103] In the Fig. The secured position shown in 8C is the second leading element. 220 arranged so that it passes through the opening 131 visible through it. This provides a mechanical and clearly visible indication that the connector assembly is 1 It is both locked and secured.

[0104] Fig. Figure 9 shows a perspective view of a section of the connector assembly. 1 in a locked and secured position. The perspective view also shows how the second projection element... 220 through the passage opening 131 in the swinging end 120 is visible. The passageway. 131 is located at the end of the proximal tongue. 130 arranged which of the protrusion tongue 130 at the CPA facility 200 adjacent to the far side. This is precisely the direction in which the second projection element 220 The CPA unit is pushed when it is moved. 200 from the unlocked position to the secured position. The second projection element 220 It can, for example, be designed in a signal color such as red to improve the display properties.

[0105] In Fig. Figure 9 shows from a perspective view of the base 250 in the secured position at the two secured end stops 23 the rail guides 20 It also shows how the swiveling end 120 the lever system 30 so that it engages from one of the pivot axes SW (cf.) Fig. 5A) opposite side, that the lever stop 30 the locking position of the lever 100 defined.

[0106] Fig. Figure 10 shows a cross-sectional view through the rail guide 20 the ladder control system 10 guided CPA facility 200 in unlocked position. The sectional view is essentially in the insertion direction. S The view is directed towards the section shown. The cutting plane is approximately parallel to the surface of the fastening side. 12 arranged and runs both through the rail guides 20 as well as through the sliding rails240 .

[0107] Fig. 10 shows how the CPA resting agent 16 into the locking recess 261 intervenes to close the CPA facility 200 to secure them in their unlocked position. The guide rails 240 are each above the swing-out area 22 arranged. The swing-out spaces 22 are slightly longer than the guide rails 240 themselves, in order to also shift the situation as in Fig. 7B shows pivoted guide rails 240 towards the lever stop 30 to enable that.

[0108] As already mentioned in Fig. As shown in 6B, the guide rails are 240 on their rail guides 20 The outer surfaces facing the street are not completely flat, but each has an outer contour. 244 on, which may, for example, take the form of a bulge. The outer contours 244 the sliding rails240 interact with the inner contours of the rail guides 20 together in such a way that they define a displacement force necessary to move the CPA device 200 from their in Fig. The 10 shown unlock position can be moved to its locked position and / or vice versa. The rail guide can be used for this purpose. 20 Each has two indentations, one to define the unlocking position and a second indentation, offset from it, which defines the outer contour in the locking position. 244 the respective adjacent slide rail 240 absorbs. Through the outer contours 244 and the inner contours of the rail guides 20 This provides a simple and mechanical way to control the displacement force required to move the CPA device. 200 defined.

[0109] The embodiment shown in the figures results in a very user-friendly connector assembly. 1enabled by CPA function. The positive locking between the first projection prevents 210 and the proximal tongue 130 , i.e., between the CPA facility 200 and the lever 100 , an unintentional unlocking of the lever 100 and thus the connector assembly 1 .

[0110] In the safety position, the CPA device engages behind. 200 , more precisely, the initial lead 210 , the lever 100 , more precisely the proximal tongue 130 , at one of the ladder control devices 10 far side of the swivel end 120 . Reference symbol list 1 connector assembly 10 Ladder guidance device 11 Plug-in side 12 Mounting side 13 Cable routing 14 Release stop 15 Locking nose 16 CPA resting agents 17 side wall 20 Rail guide 21 sliding surface 22 Swing-out space 23 Safety end stop 24 Unlocking end stop 30 lever system 100 levers 110 pivot point 120 swiveling 121 Deflection process 130 Proximal tongue 131 Passage opening 140 lever arm 141 Rastaufnahme 150 teeth 160 mm contact area 200 CPA facility 210 first leading element 211 Bevel 220 second leading element 230 recording 240 slide rail 241 Thickening 242 stop level Paragraph 243 244 Outer contour 250 base 260 sliding floor 261 Latch recess S Plug direction SW swivel axis

Claims

[1] Connector assembly (1) comprising a conductor guidance device (10), a lever (100) and a CPA device (200), wherein: - the conductor guidance device (10) is configured to make a plug connection with a slot such that electrical conductors guided in the conductor guidance device (10) contact electrical contacts of the slot; - the lever (100) is arranged on the conductor guide device (10) and is movable between a locking position in which the lever (100) locks the conductor guide device (10) in the plug connection with the socket, and an unlocking position in which the conductor guide device (10) can be detached from the socket; - the CPA device (200) is arranged on the ladder guide device (10) and is movable between a locking position and an unlocking position; and - the CPA device (200) in its locking position forms a positive connection with the lever (100) to secure and / or fix the lever (100) in its locking position. [2] Connector assembly according to claim 1, wherein the CPA device (200) has at least one first projection element (210) which in the locking position is at least partially arranged on one side of the lever (100) facing away from the conductor guidance device (10), thereby providing the positive locking between the CPA device (200) and the lever (100). [3] Connector assembly according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: - the CPA device (200) has at least one second projection element (220); - the lever (100) has a through-opening (131); and - the second projection element (220) is visible through the passage opening (131) in the secured position. [4] Connector assembly according to claim 3, wherein the second projection element (220) is arranged at least partially on one side of the lever (100) facing away from the conductor guidance device (10) in the locking position, thereby providing the positive locking between the CPA device (200) and the lever (100). [5] Connector assembly according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the CPA device (200) has at least one receptacle (230) for receiving a projection tongue (130) of the lever (100). [6] Connector assembly according to claims 2 and 5, wherein the first projection element (210) limits the receptacle (230) in an effective direction away from the cable guidance device (10) and in the locking position forms the positive locking with the projection tongue (130) acting in this effective direction. [7] Connector assembly according to claims 2, 3 and 5 or according to claims 3 and 6, wherein the second projection element (220) limits the receptacle (230) in a direction facing the cable guide device (10). [8] Connector assembly according to one of claims 5 to 7, wherein the projection tongue (130) is arranged in the receptacle (130) in the locking position such that the lever (100) is arranged in the locking position essentially without play relative to the cable guide device (10). [9] Connector assembly according to any one of claims 5 to 8, wherein - the image (230) shows a widening in the direction out of the image (230) and / or - the projecting tongue (130) has a taper in the direction away from the lever (100) and / or towards the receptacle (230). [10] Connector assembly according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the CPA device (200) has at least one slide rail (240) with which the CPA device (240) is movable along at least one rail guide (20) of the cable guide device (10) between the locking position and the unlocking position. [11] Connector assembly according to claim 10, wherein the slide rail (240) has an outer configuration (244) which is movable along an inner configuration of the rail guide (20), and wherein the outer configuration (244) of the slide rail (240) is matched to the inner configuration of the rail guide (20) such that a predetermined force for moving the CPA device (200) is defined. [12] Connector assembly according to one of the preceding claims, with a CPA locking device (16) which secures the CPA device (200) to the cable guidance device (10) in a loss-proof manner. [13] Connector assembly according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the CPA device (200) can only be moved from the unlocking position to the locking position when the lever (100) is in its locking position. [14] Plug system comprising a connector assembly (1) according to one of the preceding claims and a slot with which the conductor guidance device (10) enters into a plug connection such that the electrical conductors guided in the conductor guidance device (10) contact electrical contacts of the slot. [15] Method for securing a connector assembly (1) with a conductor guide device (10), a lever (100) and a CPA device (200) to a slot comprising the steps: - Establishing a plug connection between the conductor guidance device (10) and the slot such that electrical conductors guided in the conductor guidance device (10) contact electrical contacts of the slot; - Moving the lever (100), which is arranged on the conductor guide device (10), from an unlocking position in which the conductor guide device (10) can be detached from the socket, to a locking position in which the lever (100) locks the conductor guide device (10) in the plug connection with the socket; - Moving the CPA device (200), which is arranged on the ladder guide device (10), from an unlocked position to a locked position; and - Securing and / or fixing the lever (100) in its locking position by forming a positive connection between the CPA device (200) and the lever (100) while the CPA device (200) is in the locking position.

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