Connector and set with one connector and one solder anchor

Abstract

Connector (1) for connection to a printed circuit board, wherein the connector (1) has a connector housing (2) and electrical contacts (3) for contacting mating contacts of a mating connector connectable to the connector (1), and wherein the connector (1) has a separately formed solder anchor (4) arranged on the connector housing (2) for mechanically securing the connection of the connector (1) to the printed circuit board, characterized in that the solder anchor (4) is designed as a substantially planar component and has a solder section (5) on a first anchor side (6) for connection to the printed circuit board and a bent locking section (7) for positive engagement in a locking opening (8) of the connector housing (2) on a second anchor side (9) opposite the first anchor side (6).wherein the soldering section (5) and the locking section (7) are connected to each other via a connecting section (10) and wherein a fastening section (11) projects from the connecting section (10), which is positively engaged in a solder anchor receptacle (12) of the connector housing (2).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a connector for connection to a printed circuit board, wherein the connector has a connector housing and electrical contacts for contacting mating contacts of a mating connector that can be connected to the connector, and wherein the connector has a separately formed solder anchor arranged on the connector housing for mechanically securing the connection of the connector to the printed circuit board.

[0002] Connectors for connecting to a printed circuit board (PCB) are well-known in the field of electrical installations. These connectors are mounted on the PCB and mechanically and electrically connected to it. They may have corresponding solderable contact pads for electrical connection to the PCB. To secure the mechanical connection between the connector and the PCB against unintentional separation, for example, due to tensile forces acting on the connector, it is known to additionally fix the connector to the PCB using a so-called solder anchor or solderable anchor. This is achieved by attaching the solder anchor to a connector housing of the connector and bonding it to the PCB.Such solder armatures must be designed to be relatively robust in order to ensure sufficient mechanical security, and therefore often require a considerable amount of additional installation space on the connector. Furthermore, the potential characteristics of the solder armature must be considered with regard to required clearances and creepage distances, which can also affect the design and dimensioning of the connector.

[0003] Against this background, the invention aims to create an improved connector with a solder armature that is connected to the connector with a reduced space requirement and yet ensures reliable mechanical locking.

[0004] The problem is solved by a connector according to claim 1 and by a set comprising a connector and a solder anchor according to claim 13. Advantageous embodiments are disclosed in the dependent claims, the description, and the figures.

[0005] For a connector of the generic type for connection to a printed circuit board, comprising a connector housing and electrical contacts for contacting mating contacts of a mating connector connectable to the connector, and a separate, i.e.,In a connector housing with a shaped solder anchor, the solder anchor is arranged on the connector housing and designed to mechanically secure the connection of the connector to the printed circuit board. It is proposed that the solder anchor be designed as a substantially planar component and have a solder section on a first anchor side for connection to the printed circuit board and a bent locking section for positive engagement in a locking opening of the connector housing on a second anchor side opposite the first anchor side, wherein the solder section and the locking section are connected to each other via a connecting section and wherein a fastening section projects from the connecting section, which is positively received in a solder anchor receptacle of the connector housing.

[0006] In simplified terms, a connector with a solder armature is proposed. Its flat design allows for particularly space-saving placement on the connector, and it does not significantly increase the connector's dimensions in the area of ​​the solder armature, especially in a division direction that corresponds to the orientation of the connector's electrical contacts. The low-profile nature of the proposed armature solution is further enhanced by the ability to recess the solder armature into a receptacle embedded in the connector housing, at least in the mounting section. Simultaneously, the solder armature is mechanically secured to the connector housing at multiple points via the mounting and locking sections, thus enabling robust and durable use of the solder armature despite its compact design.In particular, the solder armature can be secured to the connector housing via different positive locking directions in the mounting and locking section to improve its load-bearing capacity under forces acting in different directions, as will be explained in more detail below. As a result, a connector with an advantageously small yet robust solder armature can be provided.

[0007] The term "separate" refers to a solder armature that is manufactured separately from other connector components and handled as a single part during production and assembly. It is attached to the connector as an individual component. The separate solder armature remains detachable from the connector, particularly the connector housing, due to its purely form-fit connection. The solder armature is not bonded to other parts of the connector.

[0008] According to the proposed features, the solder anchor is designed as a substantially planar component. A planar component can be understood as a flat component with a significantly greater length and width than depth. The planar component can, for example, be made of sheet metal, in particular stamped from a semi-finished metal sheet. A substantially planar component is specifically described as a component that has a predominantly flat surface. For example, at least 70%, at least 80%, or at least 90% of a continuous surface of the planar component can lie in a common plane. The solder anchor can, in particular, have a straight or flat, non-bent profile, with the exception of the locking section.

[0009] The solder armature has a first armature side and a second armature side, with the second armature side facing away from the first armature side. In other words, the first and second armature sides can denote two opposite end sections of the solder armature. The first armature side can face a printed circuit board (PCB) side of the connector housing intended for mounting on a PCB, while the second armature side can face away from the PCB side and, for example, extend towards a housing top opposite the PCB side of the connector housing.

[0010] The soldering section of the solder anchor can be an area of ​​the solder anchor intended for metallurgical bonding to the printed circuit board. The soldering section can, for example, be shaped like a solder pin, i.e., have an elongated, straight extension. The locking section can be designed as a material tab, for example, rectangular in its basic shape. The locking section can have substantially the same width as the soldering section, with a lateral direction of the solder anchor defined perpendicular to a principal extension direction along its greatest extent. The locking section can be shorter than the soldering section, with a longitudinal direction of the solder anchor defined along a principal extension direction according to its greatest extent.

[0011] According to the proposed features, the locking section is bent to engage positively in a locking opening of the connector housing. This feature can be present, in particular, in the final assembly state of the solder armature on the connector. In an intermediate assembly state, the solder armature can be arranged on the connector as a flat, unbent component and can be brought into the final assembly state by bending the locking section into the locking opening. The design of the solder armature as a flat component allows for such a bending operation without significant force. The locking opening can, for example, be a recess in the connector housing opposite the locking section, framed by housing edges that define the locking opening.The bent locking section can engage in the locking opening and form an undercut with at least two adjacent housing edges, thus creating a directional positive fit. The engagement of the bent locking section in the locking opening ensures reliable support of the solder armature against the connector housing, particularly when tensile forces are introduced into the connector. For example, a tensile force acting against the insertion direction of the connector or at a right angle to the circuit board can cause the connector housing and the solder armature to rotate in opposite directions. This rotation is prevented by the engagement of the locking section in the locking opening and is transferred as a total force into the solder section of the solder armature that is connected to the circuit board.In particular, the separate fixing points of the solder anchor in the fastening section and in the locking section allow for tension to be achieved between the solder anchor and the connector housing.

[0012] According to the proposed features, the soldering section and the locking section are connected to each other via a connecting section. The connecting section can extend in a straight line between the soldering section and the locking section, such that the soldering section and the locking section essentially extend along a common straight line without any lateral offset from each other. The connecting section can be longer than the locking section. For example, the connecting section can be at least as long as the soldering section.

[0013] According to the proposed features, a fastening section projects from the connection section. This section projects laterally in a width direction of the solder armature. The fastening section may have a greater width than the locking section and the solder section. The fastening section may have a greater length than the locking section. The fastening section may have a smaller length than the solder section. The fastening section may have a fastening element, such as a positive-locking contour and / or a snap-in element, for fixing the solder armature to the connector housing.

[0014] When a tensile force acting perpendicular to the circuit board occurs, a torque is exerted on the connector housing, which is then transferred to the solder armature. Two opposing torques act on the solder armature. A force acts on the locking section in the insertion direction, and a force acts on the mounting section, directed away from the circuit board. These two forces create opposing torques on the solder armature that largely cancel each other out, so that the solder armature is not twisted, but only subjected to a tensile force. This is advantageous for the solder joint and the entire assembly (no rotation of the connector housing).

[0015] The mounting section is positively engaged in a solder armature receptacle of the connector housing. The solder armature receptacle can, in particular, be a recess in the connector housing with a positive-locking contour in which the solder armature can be positively engaged. Specifically, the solder armature can form an undercut with the positive-locking contour of the solder armature receptacle on at least two sides, enabling a directional positive fit. The solder armature receptacle can be formed on an outer surface of the connector housing. Alternatively, the solder armature receptacle can be formed on an end face of the connector housing, with the end face being substantially perpendicular to a contacting side of the connector for contacting a mating connector and perpendicular to a printed circuit board side of the connector housing.

[0016] According to one embodiment, a first positive locking direction between the fastening section and the solder armature receptacle can be essentially perpendicular to a second positive locking direction between the locking section and the locking opening. This allows for a positive locking hold of the solder armature on the connector housing in multiple spatial directions, ensuring that the solder armature is securely and reliably fixed to the connector housing even under forces from different directions. The respective positive locking direction can be defined by the direction of a normal force acting between a positive locking contour of the solder armature and a corresponding counter contour of the connector housing.The positive locking direction between the mounting section and the solder armature receptacle can, for example, run parallel to an expansion direction of the connector housing between the PCB side and a housing top opposite the PCB side. The positive locking direction between the locking section and the locking opening can, for example, run parallel to an insertion direction of the connector for connecting the connector to a mating connector. Orthogonally aligned positive locking directions of different sections of the solder armature ensure a particularly secure hold of the solder armature to the connector housing.

[0017] According to one embodiment, an exposed contact surface can be formed on a surface of the solder armature facing away from the connector housing. In other words, the solder armature can be arranged on the connector housing predominantly uncovered by the connector housing. For example, at least 80% or at least 90% of the surface of the solder armature facing away from the connector housing can be exposed. For example, the solder armature can be partially enclosed by the connector housing only in areas of a positive-locking undercut with the connector housing. The exposed contact surface can be configured for contacting a shielding element, which can be arranged on the connector housing by contacting the exposed contact surface of the solder armature.

[0018] According to one embodiment, the solder armature receptacle of the connector housing can have an insertion opening for sliding the solder armature into the receptacle along a housing surface of the connector housing in a predefined insertion direction. This allows for simple attachment of the solder armature to the connector housing, whereby the solder armature's design as a flat component can be advantageously used to guide it along the housing surface. The insertion opening can, for example, be formed between the aforementioned housing ribs to guide the attachment section. The insertion direction can run parallel to a mating direction of the connector for connection with a mating connector.

[0019] According to further training, the insertion direction of the solder armature into the solder armature receptacle can be opposite to the insertion direction of the connector for connection with a mating connector. This prevents the solder armature from unintentionally coming loose due to mechanical contact with a component of the mating connector and from being pushed out of the solder armature receptacle during a mating operation.

[0020] According to one embodiment, a locking element can be arranged on the mounting section of the solder armature. This locking element is designed to engage with a corresponding locking element of the solder armature receptacle and / or to dig into the material of the connector housing within the solder armature receptacle with a sharp-edged section. This ensures reliable and secure attachment of the solder armature to the connector housing. In one embodiment, the mounting section can have two locking elements that can be engaged with corresponding locking elements of the solder armature receptacle, resulting in a uniform and secure locking action. The locking element of the solder armature can, for example, be a locking hook, and the corresponding locking element of the solder armature receptacle can, for example, be a locking projection with a locking edge that can be engaged by the locking hook. The mounting section can have a locking section on which the locking element is arranged.The locking section of the fastening section can be formed on an end section of the fastening section facing away from the connection section. The soldering armature can be inserted into the soldering armature receptacle with the locking section leading, or it can already be inserted.

[0021] According to one embodiment, the solder armature receptacle of the connector housing can have two parallel housing ribs that overlap the solder armature and guide the mounting section of the solder armature within the receptacle. This allows the solder armature to be securely and precisely moved into a mounting position on the connector housing. The housing ribs can have a geometric guide profile, for example, a stepped profile or an inclined surface profile to form a dovetail contour, thus achieving secure, positive-locking guidance of the mounting section within the solder armature receptacle. According to one embodiment, the aforementioned locking elements can be integrally formed on and project from the housing ribs, so that a mounting section of the solder armature equipped with locking elements can be guided along the housing ribs into a locking position in which the locking elements can engage with the locking elements.

[0022] According to one embodiment, a support ridge projecting from the connection section of the solder armature can be formed to support the solder armature against a housing edge of the connector housing. This support ridge allows for additional force absorption by the solder armature and further stabilizes it against the connector housing. Furthermore, the support ridge can prevent the solder armature from shifting towards the upper surface of the connector housing opposite the printed circuit board side. With a suitable design, the solder armature can also be clamped between the support ridge, which is supported at the housing edge, and the locking section, which is supported at a housing edge defining the locking opening. The support ridge can project transversely from the connection section.In particular, two mounting platforms can project from opposite sides of the connecting section, forming a cross-shaped mounting area.

[0023] According to one embodiment, the solder armature received in the solder armature receptacle can be flush, at least partially, with the housing wall of the connector housing adjacent to the solder armature receptacle. In particular, the solder armature, with the mounting section extending into the solder armature receptacle, can be flush with the housing edges adjacent to the solder armature receptacle. This is made possible, in particular, by designing the solder armature as a substantially flat surface component. The at least partial flush finish allows for the arrangement of additional accessory elements on the housing side of the connector provided with the solder armature, for example, a locking latch for locking the connector to a mating connector connected to it. Furthermore, the space required by the solder armature on the connector in its division direction is minimized.

[0024] According to one embodiment, the connector housing can have two solder anchor receptacles formed on two opposing outer surfaces of the connector housing. This allows the solder anchor to be selectively positioned on either outer surface of the connector housing. It is also conceivable to secure the connector housing to the printed circuit board by means of two solder anchors, each positioned on an outer surface. Because the solder anchor is designed as a separate, flat component in an intermediate assembly state, the locking section of the solder anchor can be bent in the direction of the locking opening of the connector housing after the solder anchor has been mounted to the connector housing, thus enabling it to be brought into its final assembly state. Therefore, identical solder anchors for both outer surfaces of the connector housing can be achieved.The opposing outer sides of the connector housing can form end faces of the connector housing, the end faces being substantially perpendicular to a contacting side of the connector for contacting a mating connector and perpendicular to a printed circuit board side of the connector housing.

[0025] According to one embodiment, the soldering armature can be manufactured as a stamped part. This allows for simple and cost-effective production of the soldering armature. A stamped part can be considered a flat sheet metal part with a complex outer contour, produced by cutting a semi-finished sheet metal product. A stamped part can provide a substantially flat surface component that can be bent, for example, to bend the locking section of the soldering armature without significant force.

[0026] According to one embodiment, the connector can be designed as a pin header or a socket header. Such connectors can be secured to a printed circuit board by a solder anchor, but in practice they are also subject to occasional forces from different directions, requiring a reliable and robust mechanical connection. Therefore, a solder anchor with the features described above is advantageously suited for these types of connectors. Furthermore, it may be desirable for pin headers or socket headers to be provided with a subsequent shielding element and / or a locking latch, which can be advantageously achieved, for example, by an exposed contact surface and a flush termination of the solder anchor. A pin header can be a connector with at least two electrical contact pins arranged in a row along one of the connector's division directions.A socket strip can be a connector with at least two electrical contact pin receptacles arranged in a row in one division direction of the connector.

[0027] The invention also relates to a set comprising a connector and a solder anchor for forming a connector according to one of the features described above. The advantages of the connector described above can also be achieved with such a set, wherein the solder anchor, as an accessory, can be selectively arranged on the connector, in particular selectively on different outer surfaces of the connector housing. In the set, the solder anchor can be designed as a flat surface component and can be attached to the connector by inserting it into the solder anchor receptacle, and subsequently mechanically secured to the connector housing by bending the locking section into the locking opening of the connector housing. According to one embodiment, the set can comprise the connector and at least two identically designed solder anchors.In addition, a mating connector that matches the connector can be another component of the set, so that a connector assembly can be produced with the set.

[0028] In general, in connection with this application, the words "ein / eine" are not to be understood as numerals, unless expressly defined otherwise, but as indefinite articles with the meaning of "at least one".

[0029] The invention allows for various embodiments and is explained in more detail below with reference to an exemplary embodiment and the accompanying drawings. These show, in schematic form: Fig. 1 - a connector with a solder anchor according to an embodiment in a perspective side view; Fig. 2 - an isolated perspective view of the soldering armature according to Fig. 1; Fig. 3 - the connector according to Fig. 1 in a top view; Fig. 4 - the connector according to Fig. 1 in a cutaway side view along the in Fig. 3 shown section line.

[0030] The Fig. 1, Fig. 3 and Fig. Figure 4 shows a connector 1 designed as a contact pin strip for connection to a printed circuit board, with a solder anchor 4 according to one embodiment in different views. Fig. Figure 2 shows the solder anchor 4 in an isolated perspective view. The connector 1 and the solder anchor 4 can be supplied as a set.

[0031] The connector 1 has a connector housing 2 and electrical contacts 3 designed as contact pins for contacting mating contacts of a mating connector (not shown) that can be connected to the connector 1. For example, as in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 1, the solder anchor 4 is formed separately and arranged on the connector housing 2. The solder anchor 4 serves to mechanically secure the connection of the connector 1 to the printed circuit board (not shown in detail).

[0032] How especially the Fig. 1, Fig. 3 and Fig. Since the solder anchor 4 is removable, it is designed as a substantially flat surface component, thus enabling a space-saving arrangement of the solder anchor 4 on the connector housing 2 and ensuring that the expansion of the connector 1 in a division direction 27 is not significantly increased. The surface component can, for example, be manufactured as a stamped part, in particular stamped from a semi-finished metal sheet. As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 2, the solder anchor 4, as a surface component, has a significantly larger extent in a longitudinal direction L and in a lateral direction B than in a depth direction T.

[0033] The solder armature 4 has a pin-shaped solder section 5 on a first armature side 6. The solder section 5 serves to connect the solder armature 4 to the printed circuit board. Furthermore, the solder armature 4 has a second armature side 9, opposite the first armature side 6, as shown in Fig. Figure 1 shows a bent locking section 7 for positive engagement with a locking opening 8 of the connector housing 2, which is formed by a recess in the connector housing 2. The first armature side 6 and the second armature side 9 are assigned to opposite end sections of the solder armature 4. The first armature side 6 faces a printed circuit board side 28 of the connector housing 2. The second armature side 9 faces a housing top 29 of the connector housing 2 opposite the printed circuit board side 28. The locking section 7 is designed as a bent material tab and has a rectangular base shape. The locking section 7 can be converted from a straight, flat orientation in a pre-assembly state and an intermediate assembly state to the bent orientation for engagement with the locking opening 8 by a bending operation.

[0034] The soldering section 5 and the locking section 7 are as for example in Fig. 2 is shown in more detail below. The soldered armature 4 is connected to each other via a connecting section 10. As shown, the connecting section 10 can have a greater extent in the longitudinal direction L than the locking section 7 and at least as great an extent in the longitudinal direction L as the soldered section 5. A fastening section 11 projects from the connecting section 10, which, for example, is shown in the Fig. 1 and Fig. 4 is shown to be positively engaged in a solder anchor receptacle 12 of the connector housing 2. The fastening section 11 can be used as shown in Fig. 2 shown, the fastening section 11 can have a larger extent in the width direction B than the soldering section 5 and the locking section 7. In addition, the fastening section 11 can have a larger extent in the length direction L than the locking section 7 and a smaller extent in the length direction L than the soldering section 5 or the connecting section 10.

[0035] A directional positive fit with a first positive fit direction 13 can be established between the fastening section 11 and the solder anchor receptacle 12 by an overlap of the positive-locking contours of the fastening section 11 and the solder anchor receptacle 12. Furthermore, a further directional positive fit with a second positive-locking direction 14 can be established between the locking section 7 and the locking opening 8 by an overlap of the locking section 7 with adjacent housing edges. Fig. It can be seen from Figure 1 that the first positive locking direction 13 between the fastening section 11 and the solder armature receptacle 12 is essentially perpendicular to the second positive locking direction 14 between the locking section 7 and the locking opening 8. This ensures a particularly secure hold of the solder armature 4 on the connector housing 2.

[0036] Furthermore, in Fig. Figure 1 shows that an exposed contact surface 15 is formed on a surface of the solder anchor 4 facing away from the connector housing 2, so that, for example, a shielding element can be arranged on the connector housing 2 and the solder anchor 4 in such a way that a shielding transfer between the contact surface 14 and the shielding element is possible.

[0037] The Fig. 1, Fig. 3 and Fig. In summary, Figure 4 shows that the solder armature receptacle 12 of the connector housing 2 has an insertion opening 16 for inserting the solder armature 4 into the solder armature receptacle 12 along a housing surface 17 of the connector housing 2 in a predefined insertion direction 18, thus enabling easy attachment of the solder armature 4 to the connector housing 2 and allowing the planar nature of the solder armature 4 to be used for insertion along the housing surface 17. The insertion direction 18 of the solder armature 4 into the solder armature receptacle 12 is as shown in the Fig. 1 and Fig. 4 is evidently directed in the opposite direction to a plugging direction 19 of the connector 1 for connection with a mating connector, so that the fastening of the solder anchor 4 to the connector housing 2 is unaffected by a plugging operation between the connector 1 and a mating connector.

[0038] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 4, two locking elements 20 are arranged on the mounting section 11 of the solder armature 4 for locking onto two corresponding counter-locking elements 21 of the solder armature receptacle 12, thus enabling simple and reliable fixation of the solder armature 4 to the connector housing 2. The locking elements 20 can be designed as locking hooks, as shown. The area of ​​the mounting section 11 in which the locking elements 20 are arranged can be referred to as the locking section. The solder armature 4 can be inserted into the solder armature receptacle 12 with the locking section leading. The counter-locking elements 21 can be designed as locking projections with locking edges, which can be engaged by the locking hooks, as shown.

[0039] In Fig. Figure 1 further shows that the solder armature receptacle 12 of the connector housing 2 has two parallel housing webs 22 that overlap the solder armature 4 and guide the mounting section 11 of the solder armature 4 in the solder armature receptacle 12, so that defined guidance of the solder armature 4 in the solder armature receptacle 12 is possible and insertion is facilitated. Fig. 1 It is evident that the housing webs 22 have an inclined surface profile to form a dovetail contour, so that a positive-locking guide profile is provided.

[0040] Furthermore, for example, in the Fig. 1 and Fig. 4. It can be seen that a contact rib 23 projecting from the connecting section 10 of the soldering armature 4 is formed to support the soldering armature 4 against a housing edge 24 of the connector housing 2, thus enabling additional clamping of the soldering armature 4 against the connector housing 2. According to the illustrated embodiment, a cross-shaped contact area with two opposing contact ribs 23 is formed.

[0041] The Fig. Figure 3 shows that the solder armature 4 received in the solder armature receptacle 12 is at least partially flush with the housing wall 25 of the connector housing 2 adjacent to the solder armature receptacle 12, so that further accessory elements such as shielding elements or locking latches can be arranged on the connector 1 in a simple manner and without being affected by the solder armature 4.

[0042] Furthermore, in Fig.Figure 3 shows that the connector housing 2 has two solder armature receptacles 12 formed on two opposing outer surfaces 26 of the connector housing 2. The outer surfaces 26 form the end faces of the connector housing 2. The solder armature 4 can be optionally positioned on one of the outer surfaces 26 as a single component, or two solder armatures 4 can be arranged on both outer surfaces 26. The solder armature 4 can be attached to the associated solder armature receptacle 12 by first inserting the solder armature 4 into the solder armature receptacle 12 via the mounting section 11 (intermediate mounting position). Subsequently, the locking section 7 is bent into the locking opening 8.

[0043] By means of the connector 1 and the solder anchor 4 described in the preceding embodiment, a reliable mechanical connection between the connector 1 and a printed circuit board can be ensured. The solder anchor 4 can be attached to the connector 1 in a simple and secure manner and, due to the proposed fastening concept of the solder anchor 4 to the connector 1, represents a very flat yet mechanically robust connection component of the connector 1. Reference symbol list 1 connector 2 connector housings 3 electrical contacts 4 solder anchors 5 Soldering section 6 first anchor page 7 Locking section 8 Locking opening 9 second anchor page 10 Connecting section 11 Fastening section 12 Solder armature holder 13 first form-locking direction 14 second form-locking direction 15 exposed contact surfaces 16 Insertion opening 17 Housing area 18 Insertion direction 19 Plug direction 20 locking elements 21 Counter-locking element 22 Case bridge 23 jetty 24 Case edge 25 Housing wall 26 Outside 27 Division direction 28 PCB side 29 Top of case B Latitude direction L Longitudinal direction T Depth direction

Claims

[1] Connector (1) for connection to a printed circuit board, wherein the connector (1) has a connector housing (2) and electrical contacts (3) for contacting mating contacts of a mating connector connectable to the connector (1), and wherein the connector (1) has a separately formed solder anchor (4) arranged on the connector housing (2) for mechanically securing the connection of the connector (1) to the printed circuit board, characterized by, that the solder armature (4) is designed as a substantially planar component and has a solder section (5) on a first armature side (6) for connection with the printed circuit board and a bent locking section (7) for positive engagement in a locking opening (8) of the connector housing (2) on a second armature side (9) opposite the first armature side (6), wherein the solder section (5) and the locking section (7) are connected to each other via a connecting section (10) and wherein a fastening section (11) projects from the connecting section (10), which is positively received in a solder armature receptacle (12) of the connector housing (2). [2] Connector (1) according to claim 1, characterized by, that a first positive locking direction (13) between the fastening section (11) and the solder anchor receptacle (12) is essentially perpendicular to a second positive locking direction (14) between the locking section (7) and the locking opening (8). [3] Connector (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by , that an exposed contact surface (15) is formed on a surface of the solder anchor (4) facing away from the connector housing (2). [4] Connector (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the solder armature receptacle (12) of the connector housing (2) has an insertion opening (16) for inserting the solder armature (4) into the solder armature receptacle (12) along a housing surface (17) of the connector housing (2) in a predefined insertion direction (18). [5] Connector (1) according to claim 4, characterized by, that the insertion direction (18) of the solder armature (4) into the solder armature receptacle (12) is opposite to the insertion direction (19) of the connector (1) for connection with a mating connector. [6] Connector (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that a locking element (20) is arranged on the fastening section (11) of the solder anchor (4), which is designed to lock onto a counter-locking element (21) of the solder anchor receptacle (12) and / or to dig into the material of the connector housing (2) within the solder anchor receptacle (12) with a sharp-edged area. [7] Connector (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the solder armature receptacle (12) of the connector housing (2) has two parallel housing webs (22) that overlap the solder armature (4) for guiding the fastening section (11) of the solder armature (4) in the solder armature receptacle (12). [8] Connector (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that a support rib (23) projecting from the connection section (10) of the solder armature (4) is formed to support the solder armature (4) on a housing edge (24) of the connector housing (2). [9] Connectors according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the solder armature (4) received in the solder armature receptacle (12) is at least partially flush with the housing wall (25) of the connector housing (2) adjacent to the solder armature receptacle (12). [10] Connector (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the connector housing (2) has two solder anchor receptacles (12) formed on two opposing outer surfaces (26) of the connector housing (2). [11] Connector (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the soldering armature (4) is manufactured as a stamped part. [12] Connector (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the connector (1) is designed as a contact pin strip or as a socket strip. [13] Set comprising a connector (1) and a solder armature (4) for forming a connector (1) according to one of the preceding claims.

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