Device with a first component and a second component

Abstract

Device with a first component (1) and a second component (2), wherein the first component (1) is pivotally connectable or connected to the second component (2) via a pivot bearing, characterized in that the pivot bearing is formed by a pin (11) arranged on the first component (1), protruding from a surface (10) of the first component (1), which has a radially outwardly projecting outer collar (12) on its outer edge, and a pin receptacle (24) arranged on the second component (2), which is designed to pivotably receive the pin (11) with the outer collar (12) and to form a positive connection with the outer collar (12).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a device having a first component and a second component, wherein the first component is pivotally connectable or connected to the second component via a pivot bearing.

[0002] Such devices are widely known in the prior art, e.g. through conductor connection terminals with lever actuation.

[0003] The invention is based on the object of providing such a device with improved pivot bearing.

[0004] This object is achieved in a device of the type mentioned above in that the pivot bearing is formed by a pin arranged on the first component, protruding from a surface of the first component, which pin has a radially outwardly projecting outer collar on its outer edge, and a pin receptacle arranged on the second component, which is designed to pivotally receive the pin with the outer collar and to form a positive connection with the outer collar. Such a pivot bearing allows the transmission of relatively large forces between the first and second components in different angular directions. The positive connection with the outer collar ensures secure mounting of the second component on the first component, so that none of the components can be lost separately. In addition, such a pivot bearing can be assembled particularly easily and at low cost, i.e.The second component can be easily mounted to the first component. In particular, complex assembly steps such as hot-stamping the pin can be avoided. This can reduce manufacturing costs.

[0005] The pin forms the pivot axis for the pivoting movement of the second component. The pin receptacle can, in particular, be formed as a counterpart to the pin.

[0006] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the outer collar extends over a partial outer circumference of the pin that is greater than 180°. This ensures easy assembly of the components and a secure connection between the components (protection against loss).

[0007] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the outer collar extends over a partial outer circumference of the pin that is less than 300°. The outer collar thus does not extend completely around the pin, but rather around a circumferential angle that is significantly less than 360°. Accordingly, a certain gap remains on the outer collar, which can be advantageously used for easy assembly of the second component to the first component.

[0008] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the pin has a predominantly cylindrical shape in plan view, wherein the outer collar is predominantly circular in plan view with at least one circular sector-like cutout. In the area of ​​the circular sector-like cutout, the outer radius of the outer collar is thus reduced, for example, to the outer radius of the pin. In other words, the outer collar springs back radially inward over part of the circumference (circular sector). The cylindrical shape of the pin enables a low-friction and smooth-running pivot bearing to be realized. The circular sector-like cutout on the outer collar allows for easy assembly of the components to one another.

[0009] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the pin receptacle has an inner recess, from whose inner edge a radially inwardly extending inner collar protrudes. The inner collar can thus be designed as a counterpart (counter collar) to the outer collar, so that when the pin receptacle is positively attached to the pin, an overlapping undercut can be formed between the inner collar and the outer collar.

[0010] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the inner collar extends over a partial inner circumference of the inner recess of more than 180°. This ensures easy assembly of the components and a secure connection between the components (protection against loss).

[0011] The angle of more than 180° on the outer collar and / or the inner collar maximizes the holding forces between the first and second components. This ensures that an overlapping undercut is always present between the inner and outer collars across the entire pivot angle of the pivot bearing.

[0012] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the inner collar extends over a partial inner circumference of the inner recess of less than 300°. The inner collar thus does not extend completely around the inner recess, but rather around a circumferential angle that is significantly smaller than 360°. Accordingly, a certain gap remains on the inner collar, which can be advantageously used for easy assembly of the second component to the first component.

[0013] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the inner recess has a predominantly cylindrical opening in a plan view of the pin receptacle, wherein the inner collar is predominantly circular in plan view with at least one circular sector-like cutout. In the area of ​​the circular sector-like cutout, the inner radius of the inner collar is thus enlarged, for example, up to the outer radius of the outer collar. In other words, the inner collar projects radially outwards over part of its circumference (circular sector). The cylindrical shape of the opening enables a low-friction and smooth-running pivot bearing to be realized on the pin. The circular sector-like cutout on the inner collar allows the components to be easily assembled to one another.

[0014] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, one of the first and second components is designed as a pull tab, with which a manual pulling action can be exerted on the other of the first and second components. If the other component, which is not designed as a pull tab, is designed, for example, as an electrical connector, the pull tab can be used, for example, to manually pull on the connector in order to detach the connector from a mating connector.

[0015] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, it is provided that one of the first or second components is designed as an electrical connector.

[0016] Accordingly, the other of the first and second components which is not designed as a pull tab is designed as a connector.

[0017] It is also conceivable for one of the first and second components to be designed as a conductor terminal with a spring-loaded clamp connection. In this case, for example, the other of the first and second components can be designed as a pivotable actuating lever for actuating the clamping spring of the spring-loaded clamp connection.

[0018] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the inner diameter of the inner collar is equal to or slightly larger than the outer diameter of the pin behind the outer collar.

[0019] The pin receptacle can have a recess with a diameter corresponding to the outer diameter of the outer collar or slightly larger. When the first and second components are assembled, the outer collar can then be arranged in this recess.

[0020] The object mentioned at the outset is also achieved by a method for connecting the first component of a device of the type explained above to the second component by means of the pivot bearing with the following steps: a) obliquely attaching the second component with the tenon receptacle to the tenon of the first component, b) performing a rotation of the second component relative to the first component, whereby the inner collar is guided behind the outer collar to create an overlapping undercut, c) pivotally arranging the second component on the first component, wherein the inner collar is arranged parallel to the outer collar.

[0021] This allows for the aforementioned simple assembly of the second component to the first component without complex steps such as hot-stitching the tenon. Rather, the first and second components can already be fully manufactured and can then be assembled in the manner described.

[0022] In step a), the second component is advantageously attached at an angle such that the inner collar is not parallel to the outer collar, but rather at an acute angle to it. The inner collar can then be screwed behind the outer collar with a rotating motion, so to speak. The rotation in step b) can be clockwise, for example, but can also be performed counterclockwise. In step c), the final state is reached, i.e., the second component is pivotally attached to the first component.

[0023] For the purposes of the present invention, the indefinite term "a" is not to be understood as a numerical term. Therefore, if, for example, a component is mentioned, this is to be interpreted as "at least one component." Angles expressed in degrees refer to a circle of 360 degrees (360°).

[0024] The invention is explained in more detail below using exemplary embodiments and drawings.

[0025] It shows Fig. 1 a first component in a perspective view, Fig. 2 a second component in plan view, Fig. 3 a device comprising the first component and the second component in a partial perspective view, Fig. 4 an enlarged section A from Fig. 3.

[0026] The Fig. 1 shows a first component 1 with a component surface 10, on which a pin 11 protruding from the component surface 10 is arranged. Starting from the component surface 10, the pin 11 initially has a cylindrical outer contour, which, towards the free end, merges into an outer collar 12 projecting radially outward at the outer edge. The outer collar 12 has a larger diameter than the pin 11. The outer collar 12 does not extend over the entire outer circumference of the pin 11, but only over a partial outer circumference that is greater than 180° and less than 300°.

[0027] The Fig. Figure 2 shows a second component 2, on which a pin receptacle 24 is formed in an area 20. The pin receptacle 24 is formed as a counterpart to the pin 11 with the outer collar 12, so that the pin receptacle 24 can be positively connected to the pin 11 and the outer collar 12.

[0028] The pin receptacle 24 has an inner recess 21 which is designed as a through hole. The inner recess 21 has an inner diameter which essentially corresponds to the outer diameter of the pin 11 or is slightly larger in order to provide the play necessary for pivoting between the pin 11 and the pin receptacle 24. In the region of the inner recess 21, a radially inwardly extending inner collar 22 is formed. Similar to the outer collar 12, the inner collar 22 does not extend over the entire circumference of the inner recess 21, but only over a partial inner circumference of more than 180° but less than 300°. As can be seen, the inner collar 22 can be arranged slightly recessed relative to the surface of the region 20, i.e. there can be a recess 23. The outer collar 12 can be received in this recess 23.

[0029] The Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 show the second component 2 attached to the first component 1 by means of the pivot bearing. The Fig. 4 shows the Fig. 3 marked section A in an enlarged view. The inner collar 22 is now arranged as an overlapping undercut behind the outer collar 12. The second component 2 can thus be pivoted relative to the first component 1, but cannot be lost, since the circumferential areas of the outer collar 12 and the inner collar 22 ensure an overlap between the outer collar 12 and the inner collar 22 at every pivot angle. List of reference symbols 1 first component 10 Component surface 11 cones 12 outer collars 2 second component 20 area 24 tenon holder 21 inner recess 22 inner collar 23 Deepening

Claims

[1] Device with a first component (1) and a second component (2), wherein the first component (1) is pivotally connectable or connected to the second component (2) via a pivot bearing, characterized by that the pivot bearing is formed by a pin (11) arranged on the first component (1), protruding from a surface (10) of the first component (1), which has a radially outwardly projecting outer collar (12) on its outer edge, and a pin receptacle (24) arranged on the second component (2), which is designed to pivotally receive the pin (11) with the outer collar (12) and to form a positive connection with the outer collar (12). [2] Device claim 1, characterized by that the outer collar (12) extends over a partial outer circumference of the pin (11) which is greater than 180°. [3] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the outer collar (12) extends over a partial outer circumference of the pin (11) which is less than 300°. [4] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the pin (11) has a predominantly cylindrical shape in plan view, wherein the outer collar (12) is predominantly circular in plan view with at least one circular sector-like cutout. [5] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the pin receptacle (24) has an inner recess (21), from the inner edge of which a radially inwardly extending inner collar (22) protrudes. [6] Device according to claim 5, characterized by that in the positively fastened state of the pin receptacle (24) on the pin (11) an overlapping undercut is formed between the inner collar (22) and the outer collar (12). [7] Device according to one of claims 5 to 6, characterized bythat the inner collar (22) extends over a partial inner circumference of the inner recess (21) of more than 180°. [8] Device according to one of claims 5 to 7, characterized by that the inner collar (22) extends over a partial inner circumference of the inner recess (21) of less than 300°. [9] Device according to one of claims 5 to 8, characterized by that the inner recess (21) has a predominantly cylindrical opening in plan view of the pin receptacle (24), wherein the inner collar (22) is predominantly circular in plan view with at least one circular sector-like cutout. [10] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that one of the first and the second component (2) is designed as a pull tab, with which a manual pulling operation can be exerted on the other of the first and the second component (2). [11] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that one of the first or second components (1, 2) is designed as an electrical connector.

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