Fixed pole contact insert and contact insert arrangement

EP4270675B1Active Publication Date: 2025-09-24PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO KG
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Patent Information

Application Number
EP2023169437
Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2022-04-26
Filing Date
2023-04-24
Publication Date
2025-09-24
Estimated Expiration
2043-04-24

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Conventional fixed-pole contact inserts are limited in their application flexibility and inflexible due to the fixed integration of contact elements, lacking the ability to easily adapt to different applications or combine with modular inserts.

Method used

A fixed-pole contact insert design that allows integration of modular contact inserts, featuring a holding frame or integral retaining frame for secure accommodation, and spring elements for easy insertion and locking, enabling flexible configuration and expansion with additional contact elements.

Benefits of technology

Enables the fixed-pole contact insert to be adapted for various applications by incorporating modular inserts, providing a flexible and modular solution that can be easily expanded and configured for different areas of use.

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Abstract

A fixed-pole contact insert (1) for a connector is shown and described, comprising a contact insert body (2) and several contact elements (3) arranged in the contact insert body (2), in which the task of providing a fixed-pole contact insert (1) that can be used for an extended range of applications compared to conventional fixed-pole contact inserts is solved by the fact that the contact insert body (2) has at least one first receiving position (5) for receiving at least one modular contact insert (6).
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