Modular housing

Abstract

Modular housing (1) for active and / or passive electrical and / or electronic elements, which can be assembled from an inner housing (4), a hood-like cover (3) and two end caps (2), having the following features: - the inner housing (4) is designed as an extruded profile with a predetermined length (L4) and is intended to house the electrical and / or electronic elements; - the cover (3) has a cavity with two opposing lateral openings in which the inner housing (4) is arranged; - the two end caps (2) cover the side openings of the cover (3) and are connected to the cover (3) and the inner housing (4); - at least one of the end caps (2) has at least one element (25, 26, 260) that is integral with the end cap (2) and is suitable for carrying out and / or fixing at least one electrical connection; wherein the inner housing (4) is cut from a prefabricated first extruded profile; and / or the cover (3) is cut from a prefabricated second extruded profile; and / or the end caps (2) are selected from a variety of similar prefabricated end caps (2) modified for different applications, which differ in the number and / or arrangement and / or design of the elements (25, 26, 260) suitable for carrying out and / or fixing at least one electrical connection.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a housing for active and / or passive electrical and / or electronic components. The invention particularly relates to a kit for providing such a housing.

[0002] Such enclosures exist in a wide variety of designs, with the construction also being determined by the application for which the enclosure and its housed electrical or electronic components are intended. Furthermore, such enclosures generally require electrical connections to / from the outside. State of the art

[0003] For example, DE 203 01 240 A1 discloses a surge protection device with a housing featuring recesses through which connection parts protrude from the housing. The connection parts can also be arranged entirely within the housing, so that their outer ends are essentially flush with the housing. The housing is adapted and designed to suit the surge protection device and connection parts it contains. Accordingly, the housing's applications are limited to the surge protection device and its connection parts. Task

[0004] The object of the invention is to provide a modularly assembled housing for active and / or passive electrical and / or electronic components that is suitable for a variety of applications. A further object of the invention is to provide a kit suitable for a modular housing according to the invention, comprising a variety of modules designed for different applications.

[0005] The problem is solved by the characteristics of independent claims.

[0006] Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims and / or the following description.

[0007] The invention relates in particular to a modular housing for active and / or passive electrical and / or electronic elements, which can be assembled from an inner housing, a hood-like cover and two end caps.

[0008] The inner housing is suitably designed as an extruded profile of a predetermined length and is intended to house the electrical and / or electronic elements.

[0009] The hood-like cover has a cavity with two opposing lateral openings in which the inner housing is arranged, the cover having suitable dimensions to accommodate the inner housing.

[0010] The two end caps of a compound modular housing are intended to cover the side openings of the hood-shaped cover from the front, and are connected to the cover and the inner housing for this purpose.

[0011] At least one of the end caps has at least one element that is integral with the end cap and suitable for carrying out and / or fixing at least one electrical connection.

[0012] The aforementioned modular housing, which can be assembled from modules, namely the inner housing, the hood-shaped cover and the two lateral end caps, can be made particularly advantageously suitable for many applications by cutting the inner housing from a prefabricated first extruded profile; and / or cutting the cover from a prefabricated second extruded profile; and / or selecting the end caps from a variety of similar prefabricated end caps modified for different applications, which differ in the number and / or arrangement and / or design of their elements suitable for carrying out and / or fixing an electrical connection.

[0013] Thanks to the advantageous modular design, a wide variety of variations are available for a housing intended for a predetermined application and configured accordingly.

[0014] One of the advantageous variations is provided by the fact that the inner housing is cut from a prefabricated first extruded profile.

[0015] The length of the first extruded profile, from which the inner housing is cut, can easily be much larger than the predetermined length of the inner housing, for example by means of pressure injection molding, and thus be available prefabricated, after which the length of the inner housing can be advantageously varied and adapted in a simple and cost-effective manner.

[0016] Furthermore, the first extruded profile and the inner housing can suitably have a width and height that are much smaller than the length of the first extruded profile. Additionally, the width and height of the first extruded profile and the inner housing can be smaller than the length of the inner housing.

[0017] What has been said above regarding the manufacture and relative dimensions of the first extruded profile and the inner housing also applies to the length of the second extruded profile from which the cover is cut.

[0018] Another advantageous variation is provided by the fact that the hood-shaped cover is also cut from a prefabricated second extruded profile.

[0019] In the case of a hood-shaped cover advantageously adapted to the dimensions of the inner housing, the length of the second extruded profile from which the cover is cut can also be much larger than the predetermined length of the cover, for example by means of pressure injection molding, and be available prefabricated accordingly, after which the length of the cover can also be advantageously varied and adapted simply and cost-effectively.

[0020] Of course, the second extruded profile and the cover can also have a width and height that are much smaller than the length of the second extruded profile. Furthermore, the width and height of the second extruded profile and the cover can be smaller than the length of the cover.

[0021] The aforementioned dimensions of the inner housing and the cover are particularly advantageous for a variety of desirable elongated housings, such as the housing of an LED light.

[0022] Furthermore, comparatively long extrusion profiles can be produced easily and cost-effectively with a small width and height, making it possible to provide a modular housing for advantageously miniaturized designs and applications.

[0023] For a variety of different applications, the width of the first extruded profile from which the inner housing is cut can advantageously be less than 200 mm and preferably less than 100 mm, and / or the height of the first extruded profile can be less than 100 mm and preferably less than 60 mm, and the length of the first extruded profile can be greater than 1000 mm and preferably between 3000 mm and 5000 mm. For an inner housing suitable for a predetermined application with a length of, for example, 100 mm, ten such inner housings can be cut from a first extruded profile 1000 mm long. For another inner housing suitable for a predetermined application with a length of, for example, 150 mm, twenty inner housings each with lengths of 100 mm and 150 mm can be cut from a first extruded profile of advantageously 5000 mm.

[0024] The first extruded profile and the inner housing can suitably be designed as an isosceles trapezoidal prism, with sleeves provided at the corners of the trapezoidal prism for screwing them to the end caps. This design is particularly advantageous, for example, for housing a printed circuit board in a comparatively wider area of ​​the trapezoidal prism and wiring in a comparatively smaller area. Here, the wider, projecting area of ​​the trapezoidal prism suitably forms the base of the inner housing.

[0025] The first extruded profile and the inner housing can each have, particularly for housing a printed circuit board, an opposing rail-like groove or a groove-like inner contour on their inner surfaces, by means of which the printed circuit board can be easily inserted into the inner housing in a rail-like manner. The projecting rail-like guide for the printed circuit board is suitably arranged in the lower region of the inner housing and spaced apart from the bottom of the inner housing, so that the printed circuit board is also spaced apart from the bottom.

[0026] The first extruded profile and the inner housing can each have a stabilizing rail on their longitudinal outer sides, which corresponds to the cover in a form-fitting manner.

[0027] Suitablely, the second extruded profile and the hood-shaped cover can have two opposing projections on the inside that correspond to the inner housing in a form-fitting manner.

[0028] By providing the two aforementioned configurations of the first and / or second extruded profile, advantageous stability of the longitudinally contacting cover and the inner housing is provided, wherein the stabilizing rail of the first extruded profile and the inner projections of the second extruded profile can advantageously be designed and arranged in such a way that they enable a rail-like guide when the inner housing is inserted into the cover.

[0029] The end caps are appropriately provided with bores for screwing them to the inner housing, which correspond to the protruding sleeves provided at the corners and on the edge of the inner housing adjacent to the end caps. The end caps can be easily and securely connected to the inner housing by means of self-tapping screws inserted into the bores from the outside.

[0030] The end caps suitably have a circumferential groove on the edge of their inner housing, which corresponds in a form-fitting manner to the lateral edge of the cover, with a suitable seal being provided in the groove.

[0031] The relative dimensions, particularly the longitudinal dimensions, of the inner housing and the cover are coordinated such that when the end caps are screwed to the inner housing, the edge of the cover is drawn into the protruding groove of the end caps. The cover interacts with the protruding seal and the groove of the cover in such a way that a desirable, tightly sealed modular housing is provided.

[0032] The provision of the seal inside the housing is particularly advantageous, as it protects the seal from UV radiation and other external influences, making the seal of the modular housing particularly reliable and durable.

[0033] The end caps are suitably equipped with two opposing mounting feet with holes for screwing a mounted modular housing into its intended position. Advantageously, each mounting foot can also have a recess for receiving a clamping nut, allowing for fixed positioning from opposite directions. This feature further enhances the versatility of the modular housing for a wide range of applications.

[0034] A single-piece element of the end caps, suitable for making and / or securing an electrical connection, can be a connector mounting housing that corresponds to a connector insert designed for the housing. A housing provided in this modular manner does not require any special post-processing to provide electrical connections; instead, a suitable connector insert can simply be inserted. Furthermore, this does not compromise the housing's IP protection rating, as would be the case with subsequent modifications to the housing.

[0035] Furthermore, an element of the end caps, formed integrally with the end caps and suitable for carrying out and / or fixing an electrical connection, can appropriately be an area designed for a connector and correspondingly shaped to fit the connector. Such an area can be designed as a recess or as a pre-punched area intended for a through-hole.

[0036] Furthermore, at least one mounting boss corresponding to the connector may be provided in order to fix a connector corresponding to a protruding recess and / or a protruding pre-molded area to the housing, for example by means of a screw connection.

[0037] Of course, a blind end cap without an element integrated into the end cap suitable for carrying out an electrical connection can also be provided.

[0038] It is particularly advantageous that a variety of the aforementioned different end cap designs can be available for selection for a modular housing according to the invention, wherein the aforementioned end cap designs can also be combined. For example, an end cap can have one, two, or more projecting integrated connector mounting housings, or one, two, or more projecting recesses, or a connector mounting housing and a recess and / or a projecting pre-molded area, etc.

[0039] It is advantageous to provide a kit for a modular housing according to the invention, comprising a projecting first extruded profile for the inner housing, and further comprising a projecting second extruded profile for the hood-like cover, and further comprising a plurality of differently designed one-piece end caps as described above.

[0040] From such a kit, a housing optimized for a variety of applications can easily be provided by varying the length of the inner housing and the hood-like cover and by selecting suitable end caps.

[0041] The inner housing and / or the hood-shaped cover and / or at least one of the end caps of a modular housing described above may be suitablely made of metal and / or plastic.

[0042] For example, and advantageously, a modular housing according to the invention can be suitable and provided for a power distributor or a plug distributor or an LED light or a surge protection device. Example of implementation

[0043] Selected embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawings and are explained in more detail below. They show: Fig. 1A a perspective view of a composite modular housing according to an embodiment of the invention with a cover and two end caps; Fig. 1B another perspective view of the housing of Fig. 1A; Fig. 2A the inside of an end cap Fig. 1A; Fig. 2B the end cap of Fig. 2A from the side; Fig. 2C the end cap of Fig. 2A from the top; Fig. 2D perspective view of the end cap of Fig. 2A; Fig. 3A a top view of an end cap of Fig. 1A and Fig. 1B adjacent lateral edge of the cover of Fig. 1A and Fig. 1B; Fig. 3B a perspective view of the coverage of Fig. 3A; Fig. 4A a top view of an end cap of Fig. 1A and Fig. 1B adjacent lateral edge of an inner housing; Fig. 4B a perspective view of the inner casing of Fig. 4A; Fig. 5A the inside of another housing for the housing of Fig. 1A suitable end cap on the front side; Fig. 5B the end cap of Fig. 5A from the side; Fig. 5C the end cap of Fig. 5A from the top; Fig. 5D perspective rendering of the end cap of Fig. 5A; and Fig. 6A, B, C each the inside of another housing for the housing of Fig. 1A suitable end cap on the front.

[0044] The figures contain simplified, schematic representations. In some cases, identical reference symbols are used for elements that are the same but may not be identical. Different views of the same elements may be scaled differently.

[0045] Fig. Figure 1A shows a perspective view of a composite modular housing 1 according to an embodiment of the invention with a hood-like cover 3 and two end caps 2 and Fig. Figure 1B shows another perspective view of the housing of Fig. 1A. In the Fig. 1A and Fig. In Figure 1B and the subsequent drawings, for the sake of clarity, only one such element is designated with a reference numeral for identical and / or similar elements. As an example, reference is made here to the two opposing end caps 2. The opposing lateral edges of the hood-like cover 3 are in turn each covered by an adjacent edge of the end caps 2.

[0046] The end caps 2 are connected with a following reference to Fig. 4A and Fig. The inner housings 4 described in 4B are screwed together and each has two connector mounting housings 25 projecting outwards from the housing 1, which are formed in one piece with the end caps 2. Connector inserts 5, corresponding to the connector mounting housings 25, are already inserted into these housings. The connector inserts 5 of Fig. 1B are designed as a female and a male contact insert and are already fixed from above in their connector mounting housings 25 by means of screws. In addition, suitable locking levers for locking suitable mating connectors are already attached to the connector mounting housings 25.

[0047] At the lower, opposite lateral ends of the end caps 2, mounting feet 20 are provided, each with a bore 21 and a recess 22. The bores 21 are for screws to fix the housing 1 in a predetermined position. The recesses are for clamping nuts, so that the housing 1 can be fixed by means of screws from a suitable side.

[0048] The housing 1 with the connector mounting housings 25 integrated into the end caps 2 and the connector inserts 5 already installed to provide an electrical connection is particularly suitable for an electrical power distributor.

[0049] The following refers to Fig. 2A to 2D an end cap 2 of the housing 1 of Fig. 1A and Fig. 1B described.

[0050] Fig. Figure 2A shows the inside of the housing of an end cap 2. Fig. 1A, Fig. 2B shows the end cap 2 from the side, Fig. 2C shows the end cap 2 from above, and Fig. 2D shows a perspective view of end cap 2.

[0051] The end cap 2 has, in addition to the features already mentioned above with reference to Fig. 1A and Fig. The following features are added to the features described in 1B, namely the two lateral mounting feet 20 with their bores 21 and recesses 22 and the connector mounting housings 25 formed in one piece with the end cap 2.

[0052] On the inside of the housing, a circumferential groove 23 is provided at the edge of the end cap 2, which corresponds to the hood-like cover 3, which is described below with reference to Fig. 3A and Fig. 3B is described.

[0053] The two connector mounting housings 25 extend outwards on the outside of the housing and each has a bore for fixing a connector insert 5 inserted into a connector mounting housing 25 and two lateral pins for a protruding with reference to Fig. 1A and Fig. 1B mentioned pivotable locking lever. The inner contour of the connector mounting housings 25 corresponds to the outer contour of the connector inserts 5, with a rail-like guide being provided for inserting the connector inserts 5. For this purpose, a downwardly projecting projection is provided in the inner contour of the connector mounting housings 25.

[0054] A projecting connector mounting housing 25 is therefore an element that is one-piece with the end cap and suitable for carrying out and / or fixing at least one electrical connection.

[0055] The end cap 2 also has four bores 24 for the reference to Fig. 1A and Fig. 1B mentioned screws, which correspond to sleeves formed on an inner housing 4, which is described below with reference to Fig. 4A and Fig. 4B is described.

[0056] Fig. 3A shows a top view of one of the end caps 2 described above. Fig. 1A and Fig. 1B adjacent, lateral edge 30 of the hood-shaped cover 2 of Fig. 1A and Fig. 1B, and Fig. Figure 3B shows a perspective view of cover 2.

[0057] The rim 30 is designed to correspond with the groove 23 of the end caps 2 described above, such that when the housing 1 is mounted, the rim 30 is arranged in the groove 23. A seal can be provided in the groove 23, which is advantageously protected on the inside of the housing from UV radiation and other external influences.

[0058] Cover 3 can suitably be cut from an extruded profile that is much longer than the length L3 of cover 3. The length L3, width B3, and height H3 of cover 3 each correspond to the length L4, width B4, and height H4 of the above with reference to Fig. 2 mentioned inner housing 4, which is referred to below with reference to Fig. 4A and Fig. 4B is described. In addition, near the bottom of the cover 3, two opposing rail-like projections 31 are provided inside the cover, which correspond to external stabilizing rails 41 of the inner housing 4.

[0059] Fig. 4A shows a top view of an end cap 2 of Fig. 1A and Fig. 1B adjacent lateral edge 40 of an inner housing 4 of housing 1, and Fig. Figure 4B shows a perspective view of the inner housing 4.

[0060] The inner housing 4 is designed as an isosceles trapezoidal prism and can be cut from an extruded profile with a length that can advantageously be much longer than the length L4 of the inner housing 4. Sleeves are provided at the corners of the trapezoidal prism, which are connected to the above with reference to Fig. The 2 described bores 24 of the end caps 2 correspond.

[0061] When assembling the housing 1, self-tapping screws can advantageously be inserted into the bores 24 of the end caps 2 and the sleeves of the inner housing 4, thereby pulling and fixing the edge 40 of the inner housing adjacent to an end cap 2 towards the end cap 2.

[0062] Near the bottom of the inner housing 4, two opposing stabilizing rails 41 extend longitudinally on the outside, which are connected to the above with reference to Fig. The 3 described projections 31 correspond and interact in such a way that a rail-like guide is provided when the inner housing 4 is inserted into the hood-like cover 3.

[0063] Near the bottom of the inner housing 4, two opposing groove-like contours 42 extend longitudinally on the inside for inserting and positioning a printed circuit board into the inner housing 4, wherein the bottom of the printed circuit board is spaced away from the bottom of the inner housing 4.

[0064] The length L4, width B4, and height H4 of the inner housing 4 correspond to the length L3, width B3, and height H3 of the cover 3 such that, as described above, during assembly, the edge 40 of the inner housing 4 is pulled towards the end caps 2 and fixed in place. Simultaneously, the edge 30 of the cover 3 is pulled into the circumferential groove 23 of each end cap 2, in which a seal is provided. In this way, a stable and sealed modular housing 1 is formed.

[0065] The inner housing 4 also has recesses for routing cables, which are advantageous, for example, when using the housing 1 for an LED light.

[0066] Fig. 5A shows the inside of another housing for housing 1 of Fig. 1 suitable end cap on the front side 2, Fig. 5B shows the end cap 2 from the side, Fig. 5C shows the end cap 2 from above and Fig. 5D shows a perspective view of end cap 2.

[0067] The end cap 2 of Fig. 5 differs from end cap 2 of Fig. 2 in that the end cap 2 of Fig. 5 does not have any connector mounting housing 25.

[0068] The end cap 2 of Fig. 5 instead has an element suitable for carrying out and / or fixing at least one electrical connection, which is integral with the end cap 2 and is designed as a region 26 intended for a connector and correspondingly designed with the connector.

[0069] Area 26 can be designed as a recess or as a pre-punched area 26 intended for a breakthrough. Area 26 of the design of the end cap 2 of Fig. 5 is an example of a square shape and corresponds to a similarly square connector.

[0070] Furthermore, two inwardly projecting mounting bosses 260 are provided at the edge of area 26 for fixing a connector to the end cap 2. For this purpose, the mounting bosses 260 are provided with externally accessible internal threads for screwing the connector in place.

[0071] Regarding the other features of end cap 2 of Fig. 5 refers to the description of end cap 2 of Fig. 2 referred.

[0072] Fig. 6A, B, C each show the inside of another housing for housing 1 of Fig. 1 suitable end cap on the front side 2.

[0073] The end cap 2 of Fig. 6A corresponds to end cap 2 of Fig. 5 and furthermore has another area 26 as described above and two further fastening bosses 260. The areas 26 can each be designed as a recess, or as a pre-punched area 26 intended for a breakthrough.

[0074] The end cap 2 of Fig. 6B corresponds to end cap 2 of Fig. 5 and, in addition to the square area 26 described above, has a second area 26 described above, which is circular in shape. The second area 26 can also be designed as a recess, or as a pre-formed area 26 intended for a breakthrough.

[0075] The circular area 26 is particularly suitable for a connector with a circular cross-section, which can be fixed to the cover 2 by means of a cap nut.

[0076] Fig. Figure 6C finally shows an end cap 2 designed as a blind cap in which no element suitable for carrying out and / or fixing at least one electrical connection is provided that is integral with the end cap 2.

[0077] With the end caps 2 of Fig. 2, Fig. 5 and Fig. 6A, Fig. 6B and Fig. 6C and a first extruded profile for the inner housing 4 and a second extruded profile for the cover 3 of Fig. 3 is a kit according to an embodiment of the invention for a modular housing 1.

[0078] The width B4 of the first extruded profile and the inner housing 4 is suitably less than 200 mm and preferably less than 100 mm, and / or the height H4 is suitably less than 100 mm and preferably less than 60 mm. The length of the first extruded profile from which the inner housing 4 is cut is suitably greater than 1000 mm and preferably between 3000 mm and 5000 mm. As stated above, the length L4 of an inner housing 4 cut from the first extruded profile can advantageously be less than 200 mm and may, for example, be 100 mm or 150 mm, after which a plurality of inner housings 4 with also different individual lengths L4 can be cut from the first extruded profile. It is clear that an individual inner housing 4 optimized for a predetermined application may, for example, also be 88 mm or 138 mm long.

[0079] The second extruded profile and the cover 3 are designed as described above according to the dimensions of the first extruded profile and the inner housing 4.

[0080] Even though the figures show various aspects or features of the invention in combination, it is apparent to the person skilled in the art – unless otherwise stated – that the combinations shown and discussed are not the only possible ones. In particular, corresponding units or sets of features from different embodiments can be interchanged. Reference symbol list 1 enclosure, modular enclosure 2. End cap 20 Mounting feet 21 bore, hole 22 recess 23 Circumferential groove 24 bore, hole 25 Mounting housings, connector mounting housings 26 Breakthrough, area, pre-marked area 260 Mounting dome 3 Hood, cover 30 Rand 31 lead 4 Inner housing (part), extruded profile 40 Rand 41 Stabilizing rail 42 Groove-like contour, groove, rail 5 Insert, connector insert, contact insert L3, L4 length B3, B4 width H3, H4 height QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] DE 203 01 240 A1

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Claims

[1] Modular housing (1) for active and / or passive electrical and / or electronic elements, which can be assembled from an inner housing (4), a hood-like cover (3) and two end caps (2), having the following features: - the inner housing (4) is designed as an extruded profile with a predetermined length (L4) and is intended to house the electrical and / or electronic elements; - the cover (3) has a cavity with two opposing lateral openings in which the inner housing (4) is arranged; - the two end caps (2) cover the side openings of the cover (3) and are connected to the cover (3) and the inner housing (4); - at least one of the end caps (2) has at least one element (25, 26, 260) that is integral with the end cap (2) and is suitable for carrying out and / or fixing at least one electrical connection; wherein the inner housing (4) is cut from a prefabricated first extruded profile; and / or the cover (3) is cut from a prefabricated second extruded profile; and / or the end caps (2) are selected from a variety of similar prefabricated end caps (2) modified for different applications, which differ in the number and / or arrangement and / or design of the elements (25, 26, 260) suitable for carrying out and / or fixing at least one electrical connection. [2] Modular housing (1) according to claim 1, wherein the length of the first extruded profile is much greater than the predetermined length (L4); and the first extruded profile and the inner casing (4) have a width (B4) and height (H4) that is much smaller than the length of the first extruded profile, wherein the width (B4) and height (H4) are smaller than the length (L4); and / or the length of the second extruded profile is much greater than a predetermined length (L3) of the cover (3); and the second extruded profile and the cover have a width (B3) and height (H3) that is much smaller than the length of the second extruded profile, with the width (B3) and height (H3) being smaller than the length (L3); [3] Modular housing (1) according to claim 2, wherein the width (B4) is less than 200 mm and preferably less than 100 mm and / or the height (H4) is less than 100 mm and preferably less than 60 mm and / or the length of the first extruded profile from which the inner housing (4) is cut is greater than 1000 mm and preferably between 3000 mm and 5000 mm; and / or the length (L4) of the inner housing (4) cut from the first extruded profile is less than 150 mm. [4] Modular housing (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first extruded profile and the inner housing (4) is designed as a trapezoidal prism, at the corners of which sleeves are provided for screwing to the lateral end caps (2). [5] Modular housing (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first extruded profile and the inner housing (4) each have on their inner sides an opposing rail-like groove (42) for arranging a printed circuit board and on their outer sides each have a stabilizing rail (41) which corresponds positively to the cover (3). [6] Modular housing (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the second extruded profile and the cover (3) have two opposing projections (31) on the inside which correspond to the inner housing (4) in a form-fitting manner. [7] Modular housing (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the end caps (2) have bores (24) for screwing the end caps (2) to the inner housing (4). [8] Modular housing (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein an element (25, 26, 260) of the end caps (2) suitable for carrying out and / or fixing an electrical connection may be a connector mounting housing (25) which corresponds to a connector insert (5) provided for the connector mounting housing (25), and / or a region (26) provided for a connector and designed to correspond with the connector, wherein the region (26) can be designed as a recess or as a pre-punched region designed for a through-hole, and wherein at least one mounting boss (260) corresponding with the connector can be provided. [9] Modular housing (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein two opposing mounting feet (20) with bores (21) for screwing a mounted housing (1) to its intended position are provided on the end caps (2), wherein a recess for receiving a clamping nut may also be provided in each of the mounting feet (20). [10] Modular housing (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the end caps (2) have a circumferential groove (23) on their inner side at their edge, which corresponds in a form-fitting manner to a lateral edge (30) of the cover (3), wherein a suitable seal is provided in the groove (23). [11] Modular housing (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the inner housing (4) and / or the hood-shaped cover (3) and / or at least one of the end caps (2) is provided made of metal and / or plastic. [12] Modular housing (1) according to any of the preceding claims for a power distributor or a plug distributor or an LED light or a surge protection device. [13] Kit for a modular housing (1) for active and / or passive electrical and / or electronic elements comprising an inner housing (4), a hood-like cover (3) and two end caps (2) having the following features: - the inner housing (4) is designed as an extruded profile with a predetermined length (L4) and is intended to house the electrical and / or electronic elements; - the cover (3) has a cavity with two opposing lateral openings in which the inner housing (4) is arranged; - the two end caps (2) cover the side openings of the cover (3) and are connected to the cover (3) and the inner housing (4); - at least one of the end caps (2) has at least one element (25, 26, 260) that is integral with the end cap (2) and suitable for carrying out and / or fixing at least one electrical connection; wherein the kit has the following elements: a prefabricated first extruded profile for the inner housing (4) with a predetermined length that may differ from the length (L4) of the inner housing (4); and / or a prefabricated second extruded profile for the cover (3) with a predetermined length that may differ from the length of the cover (3); and / or a variety of similar prefabricated end caps (2) modified for different applications, which differ in the number and / or arrangement and / or design of the elements (25, 26, 260) suitable for carrying out and / or fixing an electrical connection. [14] Kit according to claim 13 for a modular housing (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

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