Angled connector and method for assembling an angled connector

Abstract

Angled connector (1), in particular an angled push-pull connector, comprising: an insertion section (10) for inserting the connector (1) in the direction of an insertion direction (E) into a complementary connector receptacle, and an angled connector section (30) with which the insertion section (10) can be connected, wherein the angled connector section (30) has a cable access opening (32) for inserting a cable (2) into the connector (1) along a cable guidance direction (K), wherein the cable guidance direction (K) is different from the insertion direction (E), the insertion section (10) is configured to hold a connector-side electrical contacting means (60) which is designed to connect the cable (2) to a complementary connector receptacle-side electrical contacting means, and the insertion section (10) has a first connecting means (80).which can be frictionally connected to a first connecting section (38) of the angled connector section (30), the first connecting element (80) having at least two first pairs of wrench flats (82), wherein a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be applied to each first pair of wrench flats (82), the angled connector section (30) having two opposing and substantially parallel side surfaces (48) to which a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be applied, and the first connecting element (80) can be frictionally connected to the first connecting section (38) by applying a torque via the first pairs of wrench flats (82) and the side surfaces (48).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to an angled connector, in particular an angled push-pull connector, a use of such an angled connector and methods for assembling or putting together an angled connector.

[0002] The invention lies in the field of connector technology, in particular in the field of circular connectors. A subtype of these connectors are angled connectors, which are angled and can have an angle of, for example, 90° adjacent to a plug-in end of the connector, with which the connector is inserted into a complementary connector receptacle in a plug-in direction. These connectors thus have an angle, which is why the plug-in end is arranged at an angle to the cable end of the connector.

[0003] Particularly with angled connectors, the problem arises that, due to the angular shape of the connector, forces and / or torques act and / or must be applied in different directions during assembly. Depending on the location of the connector, assembly can also be made more difficult by elements that are already in place and, in particular, blocking elements in the vicinity of the connector. The effects of the forces and / or torques acting or to be applied on the connector during assembly, as well as the possibility of applying these, depend on the design and / or arrangement of the individual components, in particular connecting elements, of the connector. Various approaches have been attempted to create holders for tools by forming receiving areas on components of the connector.The problem here is that such support areas must, on the one hand, be structurally feasible and, on the other hand, they must enable the best possible application of forces and / or torques.

[0004] Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide an angled connector, in particular an angled push-pull connector, as well as a method for assembling an angled connector, which make it possible to overcome the aforementioned disadvantages.

[0005] One aspect relates to an angled or angled connector, in particular an angled push-pull connector, comprising: a plug-in section for inserting the connector in the direction of a plug-in direction into a complementary connector receptacle, and an angled connector section to which the plug-in section can be connected, wherein the angled connector section has a cable access opening for inserting a cable into the connector along a cable routing direction, wherein the cable routing direction is different from the plug-in direction, the plug-in section is designed to hold a connector-side electrical contacting means designed to connect the cable to a complementary connector receptacle-side electrical contacting means, the plug-in section has a first connecting means that can be non-positively connected to a first connecting section of the angled connector section, the first connecting means has at least two first key surface pairs,wherein a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be applied to each first pair of key surfaces, the angled connector section has two opposite and substantially parallel side surfaces to which a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be applied, and the first connecting means can be non-positively connected to the first connecting section by applying a torque via the first pair of key surfaces and the side surfaces.

[0006] This configuration, in particular of the first connecting means having at least two first key surface pairs, can enable simple assembly or connection of the angled connector.

[0007] The angled connector section can be shaped as a particularly angled hollow body, which can have a first angled housing part opening at one plug-in section end, through which the cable can be fed to the plug-in section.

[0008] Preferably, the cable within the angled connector section is arranged substantially parallel to the cable routing direction. In other words, the longitudinal direction of the cable within the angled connector section is substantially parallel to the cable routing direction.

[0009] The electrical contacting means on the connector side can have one or more electrical contacting means, for example, pins and / or sockets, which are each connectable and / or connected to electrically conductive wires or strands of the cable. Accordingly, the complementary electrical contacting means on the connector receptacle side can have one or more complementary electrical contacting means, for example, pins and / or sockets, which are electrically connectable to corresponding electrical contacting means on the connector side, for example, by inserting the connector into the connector receptacle in the direction of insertion. Thus, a contacting means orientation and / or a plug-in pattern can be determined by the arrangement of the electrical contacting means in the plug-in section or can depend on this.

[0010] The first connecting means has at least two first pairs of spanner faces. The first pairs of spanner faces can be equally spaced in the circumferential direction of the insertion section. In other words, the first pairs of spanner faces can each be spaced at the same angle relative to an (imaginary) insertion axis of the insertion section, which runs substantially parallel to the insertion direction. The imaginary insertion axis extends from the insertion section. In particular, the first pairs of spanner faces can each be equally spaced radially from the insertion axis. Furthermore, the first connecting means can have exactly two first pairs of spanner faces.

[0011] In the context of the present invention, the circumferential direction of the insertion portion is understood to be a direction that lies in a plane that is arranged substantially perpendicular to the insertion direction. Furthermore, a circumferential direction of an element is a direction along the circumference of the respective element.

[0012] Furthermore, a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be applied to each first pair of wrench faces. In other words, each first pair of wrench faces can be designed to engage with complementary features, in particular faces, of a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench.

[0013] The angled connector section has two opposing side surfaces aligned essentially parallel to each other. The side surfaces can be configured as outer surfaces of the angled connector section. Furthermore, the side surfaces can be arranged on opposite sides relative to the plug-in axis, particularly in the connected state of the connector.

[0014] Furthermore, a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be applied to the side surfaces. In other words, the side surfaces can be designed to engage with complementary features, in particular surfaces, of a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench. In particular, the side surfaces can be designed to engage with the fork or jaw of an open-end or open-end wrench.

[0015] Different tools, in particular an open-end wrench or an open-end spanner, can be applied to the first pairs of spanner faces and the side faces. In other words, one tool, in particular an open-end wrench or an open-end spanner, can be applied to one of the first pairs of spanner faces, and another tool, in particular an open-end wrench or an open-end spanner, can be applied to the side faces.

[0016] The first connecting means can be non-positively connected to the first connecting section by applying a torque via the first pairs of spanner faces and the side faces. A tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be applied to at least one of the first pairs of spanner faces to apply the torque. Furthermore, a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be applied to the side faces.

[0017] This configuration can make it possible to simplify assembly of the connector. Particularly in an environment in which components or devices adjacent to the connector impair accessibility of the first connecting means, a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be alternately applied to at least one of the first pairs of wrench faces in order to apply a torque for a particularly frictional connection of the first connecting means to the first connecting portion. Uniform spacing of the first pairs of wrench faces in the circumferential direction can further increase the probability of successfully applying a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, from a specific direction or a specific range of directions.

[0018] Preferably, the angled connector section can be designed such that the tool can be pushed onto the angled connector section and placed against the side surfaces in the opposite direction to the cable routing direction and / or in the insertion direction.

[0019] This configuration can make it possible for a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, to be arranged and held opposite to the cable routing direction and to rest against the side surfaces so that a torque which is applied during a particularly force-fitting connection of the first connecting means places as little structural stress on the connector as possible, whereby the connector can be easily assembled. If a tool for counter-holding is arranged in a different direction, for example the insertion direction, this can lead to greater structural stress but in particular also to more difficult assembly. If no tool for counter-holding is arranged, for example because the angled connector section is fastened to a designated location, this can lead to comparative structural stress and in particular to overloading.

[0020] Furthermore, applying the tool in the insertion direction can allow for greater flexibility during assembly and thus minimize structural stress on the connector. The tool can also be used for further connection processes involving forces and / or torques from other directions.

[0021] The angled connector section can preferably have an angled housing part, to which the plug-in section can be connected, and a cable-receiving section that can be connected to the angled housing part. The angled housing part can have the first connecting section and the side surfaces. The cable-receiving section can have the cable access opening. The cable can be arranged in the cable-receiving section, at least in sections, along the cable routing direction. The cable-receiving section can have a second connecting means that can be non-positively connected to a second connecting section of the angled housing part. The second connecting means can have at least a second pair of wrench surfaces, wherein a tool, in particular an open-end wrench or open-end wrench, can be applied to each second pair of wrench surfaces.The second connecting means can be non-positively connected to the second connecting portion by applying a torque via the second pair of key surfaces and the side surfaces. The cable receiving portion and the angled housing part can, in particular, be detachably connected to one another.

[0022] The angled housing part can have the insertion section end and the first angled housing part opening. The angled housing part can be shaped as an angled hollow body, in particular, which can have a second angled housing part opening at a cable receiving section end, through which the cable can be inserted from the cable receiving section into the angled housing part.

[0023] Preferably, the cable can be arranged within the angled connector section, in particular within the cable receiving section, at least in sections substantially parallel to the cable routing direction. In other words, the longitudinal direction of the cable within the angled connector section, in particular within the cable receiving section, can be at least in sections substantially parallel to the cable routing direction.

[0024] The second connecting means can have at least one second pair of key faces. Preferably, the second connecting means can have a plurality of second pairs of key faces. The second pairs of key faces can be equally spaced in the circumferential direction of the cable receiving section. In other words, the second pairs of key faces can each be spaced at the same angle relative to an (imaginary) receiving axis of the cable receiving section, which runs substantially parallel to the cable guide direction. The imaginary receiving axis runs from the cable receiving section. In particular, the second pairs of key faces can each be equally spaced radially from the receiving axis. Furthermore, the second connecting means can have exactly two first pairs of key faces.

[0025] In the context of the present invention, the circumferential direction of the cable receiving portion is understood to be a direction lying in a plane arranged substantially perpendicular to the cable routing direction. Furthermore, a circumferential direction of the cable receiving portion is a direction along the circumference of the cable receiving portion.

[0026] Furthermore, a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be applied to the second pair of wrench faces, in particular each second pair of wrench faces. In other words, each second pair of wrench faces can be designed to engage with complementary features, in particular faces, of a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench.

[0027] Different tools, in particular an open-end wrench or an open-end spanner, can be applied to the at least one second pair of spanner faces and the side surfaces, and in particular to the first pair of spanner faces. In other words, one tool, in particular an open-end wrench or an open-end spanner, can be applied to the at least one second pair of spanner faces, and another tool, in particular an open-end wrench or an open-end spanner, can be applied to the side surfaces.

[0028] The second connecting means can be non-positively connected to the second connecting section by applying a torque via the at least one second pair of spanner flats and the side surfaces. A tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be applied to the at least one second pair of spanner flats to apply the torque. Furthermore, a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be applied to the side surfaces.

[0029] This configuration can make it possible to simplify assembly of the connector. In particular, for a modular connector comprising at least the aforementioned elements in an environment in which components or devices adjacent to the connector impair accessibility of the connector, a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be applied to the side surfaces when applying a torque for a particularly force-fitting connection of both the first and the second connecting means to the first and second connecting portions, respectively. Uniform spacing of the second wrench surface pairs in the circumferential direction can further increase the probability of successfully applying a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, from a specific direction or a specific directional range.

[0030] Preferably, the second connecting means may have two, preferably three, particularly preferably four, second key surface pairs.

[0031] This configuration can make it possible to simplify assembly of the connector. Particularly in an environment in which components or devices adjacent to the connector impair accessibility to the second connecting means, a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be alternately applied to at least one of the second pairs of wrench surfaces to apply a torque for a particularly frictional connection of the second connecting means to the second connecting portion.

[0032] Preferably, each second key surface pair can be formed from two second key surfaces radially opposite to a receiving axis of the cable receiving section, which extends substantially parallel to the cable guide direction.

[0033] In this case, the second key surfaces can be equally spaced in the circumferential direction of the cable receiving section. In other words, the second key surfaces can each be spaced at the same angle relative to the receiving axis of the cable receiving section. In particular, the second key surfaces can each be equally spaced radially to the receiving axis.

[0034] A configuration in which the second wrench flats are opposite each other can enable better application of torque using a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench. Uniform spacing of the second wrench flats in the circumferential direction can further increase the probability of successfully applying a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, from a specific direction or a specific range of directions.

[0035] Preferably, the cable receiving section can further comprise a cable securing element, which can at least partially surround the cable along the cable routing direction. The cable securing element can be arranged at least partially in the angled housing part and / or the second connecting means. The cable securing element can be deformable, and by force-fitting the second connecting section to the second connecting means, the cable securing element can be deformable such that the cable is secured in the cable receiving section. In other words, the cable receiving section can be designed to receive the cable, in particular in a locking and / or securing manner, and to provide strain relief on the cable at least partially.

[0036] This can prevent or at least reduce the torsional, tensile, and / or bending forces acting on the cable. In particular, if the second connecting means is attached after the first connecting means, this also enables the cable to be fixed and / or secured within the connector, so that, at least within the connector, the cable is arranged as free as possible from, or at least with, torsional, tensile, and / or bending forces as reduced as possible.

[0037] Preferably, the angled connector section, in particular the angled housing part, can further comprise a holding section having the side surfaces. Furthermore, the angled connector section can comprise a shaped section adjacent to the holding section and in particular to the first connecting section. In this case, an extension of the shaped section in directions perpendicular to the side surfaces of the connector can be, at least in sections, smaller than an extension of the holding section in directions perpendicular to the side surfaces of the connector.

[0038] In other words, an extension of the molded section perpendicular to a plane determined by the insertion direction and the cable guide direction can be at least partially smaller than the extension of the holding section perpendicular to this plane.

[0039] In particular, the extension of the molded section in directions perpendicular to the side surfaces of the connector can be at least equal to, and in some sections less than, the extension of the holding section in directions perpendicular to the side surfaces of the connector. In particular, the extension of the molded section in directions perpendicular to the side surfaces of the connector can be no greater than the extension of the holding section in directions perpendicular to the side surfaces of the connector.

[0040] In other words, an extension of the molded section perpendicular to a plane determined by the insertion direction and the cable routing direction can be at least equal to and in some sections smaller than the extension of the holding section perpendicular to this plane. In particular, an extension of the molded section perpendicular to a plane determined by the insertion direction and the cable routing direction can not be greater than the extension of the holding section perpendicular to this plane.

[0041] The mold section may be adjacent to the first connecting section. Alternatively or additionally, the mold section may be adjacent to the second connecting section.

[0042] If the extension of the shaped section in directions perpendicular to the side surfaces of the plug connector is at most equal to the extension of the holding section in these directions, then a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be applied to the side surfaces of the holding section via the shaped section without the shaped section preventing or restricting application. If the shaped section is then further designed such that its extension in these directions is at least partially smaller than that of the holding section, tilting of the tool can be prevented or at least reduced. On the other hand, the weight and spatial extension of the plug connector can be reduced, whereby a reduction in the extension can make it possible to provide the plug connector more flexibly and / or in spatially restricted locations.

[0043] Preferably, the mold section can be substantially semi-cylindrical, prism-shaped or trapezoidal.

[0044] These shapes can, on the one hand, bring about the described reduction in weight and spatial expansion of the connector and, on the other hand, enable improved force distribution or structural integrity, in particular over the surface of the connector in at least one region of the mold section.

[0045] Preferably, the first connecting means may have two, preferably three, particularly preferably four, first key surface pairs.

[0046] This configuration can simplify assembly of the connector. Particularly in an environment in which components or devices adjacent to the connector impair accessibility to the second connecting means, a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be alternately applied to at least one of the first pairs of wrench surfaces to apply a torque for a particularly frictional connection of the first connecting means to the first connecting portion.

[0047] Preferably, each first key surface pair can be formed from two first key surfaces radially opposite to the insertion axis of the insertion section, which extends substantially parallel to the insertion direction.

[0048] In this case, the first key surfaces can be equally spaced in the circumferential direction of the insertion section. In other words, the first key surfaces can each be spaced at the same angle relative to the insertion axis of the insertion section. In particular, the first key surfaces can each be equally spaced radially to the insertion axis.

[0049] A configuration in which the first wrench flats are opposite each other can enable better application of torque using a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench. Uniform spacing of the first wrench flats in the circumferential direction can further increase the probability of successfully applying a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, from a specific direction or a specific range of directions.

[0050] Preferably, the first connecting portion may have a thread, and the first connecting means may be designed as a union nut and / or as a knurled nut.

[0051] Alternatively, the first connecting portion may have a thread on an inner wall and the first connecting means may be designed as a hollow cylindrical screw element having an external thread.

[0052] Further alternatively, the first connecting portion can be formed on the plug-in portion and the first connecting means on the angled connector portion, in particular on the angled housing part.

[0053] Preferably, the second connecting portion may have a thread, and the second connecting means may be designed as a union nut and / or as a knurled nut.

[0054] Alternatively, the second connecting portion may have a thread on an inner wall and the second connecting means may be designed as a hollow cylindrical screw element having an external thread.

[0055] Further alternatively, the second connecting portion can be formed on the plug-in portion and the second connecting means on the angled connector portion, in particular on the angled housing part.

[0056] A union nut design can allow common elements to be used as connectors. A knurled nut design can allow the connector to be easily connected by hand in non-positively connected areas, which can reduce the effort required to assemble the connector.

[0057] Preferably, the insertion direction and the cable routing direction can substantially form an angle of 90° to each other. In other embodiments, the insertion direction and the cable routing direction can substantially form an angle of 45°, 60°, 80°, 100°, 120°, or 135° to each other.

[0058] Preferably, the connector can be designed as a circular connector.

[0059] Preferably, the spacing of the side surfaces from one another can correspond to a wrench size of an open-end or open-end wrench. Additionally or alternatively, the spacing of the first wrench surfaces of the or each first wrench surface pair from one another and / or the spacing of the second wrench surfaces of the or each second wrench surface pair from one another can correspond to a wrench size of an open-end or open-end wrench. In particular, the spacing of the side surfaces from one another, the spacing of the first wrench surfaces of the or each first wrench surface pair from one another and / or the spacing of the second wrench surfaces of the or each second wrench surface pair from one another can correspond to one of: 4 mm, 5 mm, 5.5 mm, 6 mm, 7 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm, 11 mm, 13 mm, 16 mm, 18 mm, 22 mm, 23 mm, 27 mm, 30 mm, 32 mm, 36 mm, 41 mm and 46 mm.

[0060] In particular, the spacing of the side surfaces can correspond to a different wrench width of an open-end or open-end wrench than the spacing of the first wrench surfaces of the or each first wrench surface pair from one another and / or the spacing of the second wrench surfaces of the or each second wrench surface pair from one another.

[0061] A further aspect relates to an angled or angled connector, in particular an angled push-pull connector, comprising: a plug-in section for plugging the connector in the direction of a plug-in direction into a complementary connector receptacle, and an angled connector section to which the plug-in section can be connected, wherein the angled connector section has a cable guide direction, wherein the cable guide direction is different from the plug-in direction, the plug-in section is designed to hold a connector-side electrical contacting means which is designed to connect the cable to a complementary connector receptacle-side electrical contacting means, the plug-in section has a first connecting means which can be non-positively connected to a first connecting section of the angled connector section, the first connecting means has at least a first pair of wrench faces, wherein a tool,in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be applied, the angled connector section has two opposite and substantially parallel lateral surfaces to which a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be applied, the angled connector section is designed such that a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be pushed onto the angled connector section against the cable routing direction and can be applied to the lateral surfaces, and the first connecting means can be non-positively connected to the first connecting section by applying a torque via the at least one first pair of spanner surfaces and the lateral surfaces.

[0062] This configuration can make it possible for a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, to be arranged and held opposite to the cable routing direction and to rest against the side surfaces so that a torque which is applied during a particularly force-fitting connection of the first connecting means places as little structural stress on the connector as possible, whereby the connector can be easily assembled. If a tool for counter-holding is arranged in a different direction, for example the insertion direction, this can lead to greater structural stress but in particular also to more difficult assembly. If no tool for counter-holding is arranged, for example because the angled connector section is fastened to a designated location, this can lead to comparative structural stress and in particular to overloading.

[0063] The connector can be developed according to the above aspect.

[0064] In particular, the connector can have at least two first pairs of wrench faces, wherein a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be applied to each first pair of wrench faces.

[0065] In particular, a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be pushed onto the angled connector section against the cable routing direction and in the insertion direction and placed against the side surfaces.

[0066] This can allow for greater flexibility during assembly and thus minimize structural stress on the connector. The tool can also be used for subsequent connection processes involving forces and / or torques from other directions.

[0067] A further aspect relates to the use of an angled connector according to one of the preceding aspects for establishing a plug connection with a complementary connector.

[0068] A further aspect relates to a method for assembling an angled connector according to one of the preceding aspects, the method comprising the following steps: (a) Inserting a cable end of a cable into the cable access opening of the angled connector section along the cable routing direction; (b) Connecting the cable end to the electrical contacting means; (c) Joining the plug-in section to the angled connector section; (d) Force-locking the first connecting means to the first connecting section by rotating the first connecting means of the plug-in section using a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, wherein the tool is applied to a pair of wrench surfaces of the at least two first pairs of wrench surfaces in order to transmit a torque to the first connecting means.

[0069] Advantageously, the connector can be easily assembled using the proposed method.

[0070] Furthermore, the connector can be developed according to the previous aspects.

[0071] A further aspect relates to a method for assembling an angled connector according to one of the preceding aspects, the method comprising the following steps: (a) Inserting a cable end of a cable into the cable access opening of the angled connector section along the cable routing direction; (b) Connecting the cable end to the electrical contacting means; (c) Joining the plug-in section to the angled connector section; (d) Force-locking the first connecting means to the first connecting section by rotating the first connecting means of the plug-in section using a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, wherein a further tool is pushed onto the angled connector section counter to the cable routing direction (K) and applied to the side surfaces in order to fix the angled connector section against co-rotation with the first connecting means during the connection.

[0072] Advantageously, the connector can be easily assembled using the proposed method.

[0073] Furthermore, the connector can be developed according to the previous aspects.

[0074] The invention is described in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments shown in the following figures. Similar features of the exemplary embodiments are identified by the same reference numerals. They show: Figure 1 shows a cross-section through an angled connector; Figure 2 shows an exploded view of the connector in a perspective view; Figure 3 shows the connector in a partially assembled state in a perspective view; Figure 4 shows an angled housing part of the connector in a perspective view; Figure 5 shows a cross-section through the connector in a partially assembled state in a perspective view; Figure 6 shows a further cross-section through the connector in a partially assembled state in a perspective view; Figure 7 shows a further cross-section through the connector in a partially assembled state in a perspective view; Figure 8 shows a further cross-section through the connector in a partially assembled state in a perspective view; Figures 9a-c show the connector in a partially and fully assembled state; Figure 10 shows a further cross-section through the connector;Figure 11: a side view of the connector.

[0075] Figure 1 shows a cross-section through an angled connector 1, which is preferably designed as a push-pull connector. The connector 1 is designed to connect a cable 2 (cf. Figure 9c ) and to be connected to a complementary connector receptacle (not shown). Furthermore, the connector 1 is L-shaped in the western direction and has a substantially straight insertion portion 10 and a substantially L-shaped angled connector portion 30.

[0076] Furthermore, the insertion section 10 is designed to be connected to the complementary connector receptacle in an insertion direction E. For this purpose, the insertion section 10 holds a connector-side electrical contacting means 60, which is designed to connect the cable 2 to a complementary connector receptacle-side electrical contacting means. The electrical contacting means 60 has a plurality of contact elements 62, which are arranged such that they have a predetermined contacting means orientation in the insertion direction E.

[0077] The angled connector section 30 is formed in several pieces and has an angled housing part 40 and a cable receiving section 50, wherein the angled housing part 40 connects the plug-in section 10 and the cable receiving section 50, in particular detachably. The cable 2 can be inserted via the cable receiving section 50 in the direction of a cable routing direction K into the connector 1 and in particular the angled connector section 30 through a cable access opening 32. Within the cable receiving section 50, the cable 2 can be guided and / or arranged through the angled connector section 30 along the cable routing direction K. In other words, within the cable receiving section 50, the longitudinal direction of the cable 2 can be substantially parallel to the cable routing direction K.The plug-in section 10 and the cable-receiving section 50 are arranged at an angle to one another, so that the cable routing direction K and the plug-in direction E run in different directions. Furthermore, the plug-in section 10 has a plug-in axis AE, which runs essentially parallel to the plug-in direction E, and the cable-receiving section 50 has a receiving axis AK, which runs essentially parallel to the cable routing direction K, which intersect in the angled housing part 40. The receiving axis AK runs from the cable-receiving section 50. The axes AE and AK enclose an angle α, which determines the angulation of the plug-in connector 1, in particular of the plug-in section 10, relative to the cable-receiving section 50. In the embodiment shown, the angle α is essentially 90°.However, other angles α are also covered by the invention, in particular angles α in a range from 80° to 145° and preferably from 80° to 120°.

[0078] In particular, the cable receiving section 50 can be designed as a substantially elongated hollow body, preferably as a substantially hollow-cylindrical body. The longitudinal axis of the cable receiving section 50 can run substantially parallel to the cable guide direction K and correspond to the receiving axis AK. Thus, the longitudinal axis of the cable receiving section 50 and / or the receiving axis AK can, in particular, correspond to a (hollow) cylinder axis of the substantially hollow-cylindrical body.

[0079] The insertion section 10 further comprises a first housing part 20 and a second housing part 21, which is in particular formed in several pieces, wherein the first housing part 20 is arranged at least partially in the second housing part 21. The first and second housing parts 20, 21 can be configured together in such a way that they can enable the closing and releasing of a push-pull plug connection of the plug connector 1 with a complementary plug connector.

[0080] A plug-in body 70 is arranged in sections within the first housing part 20, wherein the plug-in body 70 has an alignment body 74, which is in particular detachably connected to an insulating body 72, which holds the connector-side electrical contacting means 60. The alignment body 74 can be designed such that it holds the insulating body 72 in a predetermined orientation, so that the connector-side electrical contacting means 60 has a predetermined contacting means orientation.

[0081] The alignment body 74 is formed from two half-shell elements 78 (as in Figure 2 shown), whereby in the sectional view Figure 1only one of the half-shell elements 78 is shown. A first shaped feature 12 is formed on an engagement portion 76 of the alignment body 74, which is opposite to the insertion direction E. The first shaped feature has two first shaped elements 14 opposite one another with respect to the insertion axis AE, with a part of each first shaped element 14 being formed on the half-shell elements 78. The first shaped elements 14 extend radially outward relative to the insertion axis AE.

[0082] Further extending in the direction of insertion E from the first shaped elements 14 is an end section of the first housing part 20, which partially surrounds the alignment body 74 in the insertion direction E. The end section has a groove 27 on an outer wall formed in the circumferential direction of the first housing part 20, in which a sealing ring 26 is formed and arranged, also in the circumferential direction of the first housing part 20. The sealing ring 26 is formed with a substantially circular cross-sectional area. Alternatively, the sealing ring 26 can also be formed with an L-shaped, V-shaped, T-shaped, double-T-shaped, rectangular, square, or semicircular cross-sectional area.

[0083] The engagement portion 76 and the sealing ring 26 are arranged within a first angle housing part opening 41a, which forms the angle housing part 40 open in the insertion direction E. The engagement portion 76 is further arranged on a receiving base 46 of the angle housing part 40, wherein the first shaped elements 14 each form a positive connection with second shaped elements 44 of a second shaped feature 42 of the receiving base 46. The first and second shaped features 12, 42 are designed to enable alignment of the insertion portion 10 in a plurality of orientations on the receiving base 46. The contacting means orientation is different in each of the plurality of orientations. The second shaped elements 44 extend radially inward to an alignment axis AA of the receiving base 46, which runs substantially parallel to the insertion direction E and coincides with the insertion axis AE (see further Figures 4 and 5). The sealing ring 26 is arranged sealingly between an outer wall of the first housing part 20 and an inner wall of the angle housing part 40, which is formed in the first angle housing part opening 41a.

[0084] The insertion section 10 is thus arranged in the angled housing part 40 such that the first and second shaped features 12, 42 engage and align the insertion section 10 in a plurality of orientations with the receiving base 46. The first shaped feature 12 and the second shaped feature 42 form a positive connection that prevents rotational movement of the insertion section 10 about the alignment axis AA of the receiving base 46.

[0085] Furthermore, the insertion section 10 has a first connecting means 80 (also referred to as "connecting means 80"). The first connecting means 80 is arranged at least partially surrounding the first housing part 20 in the insertion direction E and is mounted so as to be rotatable about the insertion axis AE and displaceable in and against the insertion direction E. It is non-positively and detachably connected to a first connecting section 38 (also referred to as "connecting section 38"). The first connecting means 80 can preferably be designed as a hollow body, for example as a nut, which can be screwed into the first connecting section 38, which is preferably designed as a thread. In the present case, the first connecting means 80 is designed as a union nut. The axis of rotation of the first connecting means 80 coincides with the longitudinal axis of the first housing part 20 as well as the alignment axis AA and the insertion axis AE.Furthermore, the first connecting means 80 can be arranged on the first housing part 20 such that the first connecting means 80 cannot be detached from the first connector section 20 counter to the insertion direction E. In particular, the first connecting means 80 can have a stop that can strike a complementary stop of the first housing part 20 when the first connecting means 80 is moved relative to the first housing part 20 counter to the insertion direction E. Due to the force-fitting connection of the first connecting means 80 to the first connecting section 38, the plug-in section 10 is fastened in the angled housing part 40 with the predetermined contacting means orientation.

[0086] A cable securing element 52 is arranged within the cable receiving section 50, which can at least partially surround the cable 2 along the cable routing direction K. The cable securing element 52 is partially surrounded by a second connecting means 90, which can be connected, in particular, in a force-fitting manner, to a second connecting section 39 of the angled housing part 40. The cable securing element 52 can be designed to be deformable. By force-fitting the second connecting section 39 to the second connecting means 90, the cable securing element 52 can be deformable such that the cable 2 is secured in the cable receiving section 50. In other words, the cable receiving section 50 can be designed to receive the cable, in particular in a locking and / or securing manner, and to provide strain relief on the cable at least in sections.The cable securing element 52 can be arranged at least in sections in a second angle housing part opening 41b of the angle housing part 40, which forms the angle housing part 40 open against the cable guiding direction K.

[0087] In Figure 1 and in the following figures, one direction of the x-axis of the figures corresponds to the cable routing direction K and one z-axis of the figures corresponds to the plugging direction E.

[0088] Figure 2 shows an exploded view of the Figure 1 shown connector 1. Figure 2that the plug-in section 10 comprises the first and second housing parts 20, 21, the first connecting means 80, the insulating body 72, and the alignment body 74. Furthermore, it is shown that the cable receiving section 50 comprises the second connecting means 90 and the cable securing element 52. The elements of the plug-in section 10 are arranged along the plug-in axis AE, which coincides with the alignment axis AA, and the elements of the cable receiving section 50 are arranged along the receiving axis AK.

[0089] Furthermore, the assembled connector 1, comprising the insertion section 10, the cable receiving section 50 and the angle housing part 40, forms a housing in which the cable 2 can be guided and / or arranged.

[0090] The alignment body 74 has the two substantially identically shaped half-shell elements 78, each of which comprises a part of each first shaped element 14 of the first shaped feature 12.

[0091] The contact elements 62 of the connector-side contacting means 60 are arranged on the insulating body 72 and have a fixed plug-in pattern. The insulating body 72 can be made of a dielectric material, so that the connector-side electrical contacting means 60 is electrically insulated from other elements of the connector 10, in particular so that each contact element 62 is insulated from other contact elements 62 arranged on the insulating body 72.

[0092] By means of the first connecting means 80, the insertion section 10 can be connected in a force-fitting manner to the angle housing part 40 and in particular to the first connecting section 38.

[0093] The first housing part 20 further has an alignment feature 28 and a third shaped feature 22. The alignment feature 28 and the first shaped feature 22 can form a positive connection that can prevent a rotational movement of the first housing part 20 relative to the plug-in body 70 about the plug-in axis AE. For this purpose, the alignment feature 28 has two alignment elements 29 that are opposite one another with respect to the plug-in axis AE and are formed as recesses in a wall of the first housing part 20. The third shaped feature 22 and the alignment feature 28 are arranged at the same axial position of the first housing part 20 with respect to the plug-in axis AE and are arranged adjacent to one another in the circumferential direction of the first housing part 20 about the plug-in axis AE.

[0094] The angled housing part 40 has the first connecting portion 38 with a thread, to which the first connecting means 80 can be connected in a force-locking manner. Furthermore, the angled housing part 40 has the second connecting portion 39 with a thread, to which the second connecting means 90 can be connected in a force-locking manner.

[0095] The first connecting means 80 has three first pairs of wrench faces 82, to which a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be applied. Each of the three first pairs of wrench faces 82 is formed from two first wrench faces 84 located opposite one another relative to the plug-in axis AE. The first wrench faces 84 are arranged at equal spacings from one another around the plug-in axis. The first connecting means 80 is rotationally symmetrical, in particular with respect to the plug-in axis AE.

[0096] Furthermore, the second connecting means 90 has a second pair of spanner surfaces 92 with two second spanner surfaces 94 opposite the receiving axis AK. A tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be applied to the second pair of spanner surfaces.

[0097] Furthermore, the first housing part 20, the second housing part 21, the alignment body 74, the first connecting means 80, the second connecting means 90, and the cable securing element 52 are designed as hollow bodies, preferably as a substantially hollow-cylindrical body. In the assembled state of the plug connector 1, the longitudinal axes of the first housing part 20, the second housing part 21, the alignment body 74, and the first connecting means 80 coincide with the plug-in axis AE of the first insertion section 10 and the alignment axis AA of the receiving base 46. Furthermore, in the assembled state of the plug connector 1, the longitudinal axes of the cable securing element 52 and the second connecting means 90 coincide with the receiving axis AK of the cable receiving section 50.

[0098] The insulating body 72 may have a substantially cylindrical shape, wherein the cylinder axis of the insulating body 72 coincides with the plug-in axis AE of the plug-in section 10 in the assembled state of the connector 1.

[0099] Further details of the connector 1 are described below with reference to the Figures 3 to 11 explained in more detail.

[0100] Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the partially assembled or assembled connector 1. Figure 3 shows the plug-in section 10 and the angle housing part 40.

[0101] Here, the insertion section 10 is fully assembled and arranged separately from the angled housing part 40. In the assembled state of the insertion section 10, the first shaped feature 12 and the third shaped feature 28 form a shaped feature 16 on the insertion section side. Here, the shaped elements 14 are arranged in sections in the alignment elements 29 designed as recesses. The shaped feature 16 on the insertion section side and the second shaped feature 42 are designed to be able to align the insertion section 10 in a plurality of orientations on the receiving base 46. In each of the plurality of orientations, the shaped feature 16 on the insertion section side and the second shaped feature 42 can form a positive connection that prevents a rotational movement of the insertion section 10 about the alignment axis AA of the receiving base 46.

[0102] The plug-in section-side shape feature 16 has a substantially octagonal and, in particular, equilaterally octagonal shape. With the complementary second shape feature 42, it is therefore possible to connect the plug-in section 10 to the angled housing part 40 in eight different orientations. In each of these orientations, the plug-in section holds the connector-side contacting means 60 in a different contacting means orientation. In other words, the plug-in section 10 can be configured to hold the connector-side electrical contacting means 60 such that the plug-in pattern of the electrical contacting means 60 has one of the eight rotational orientations relative to the plug-in section 10. With an equilaterally octagonal shape, the orientations can differ from one another by 45° around the plug-in axis AE.

[0103] Due to the previously described design of the shaped feature 16 on the plug-in section side and the second shaped feature 42, the plug-in section 10 can be inserted or arranged in the angle housing part 40 in an orientation with a predetermined contacting means orientation opposite to the plug-in direction.

[0104] After the insertion section 10 is arranged in the angled housing part 40, the first connecting means 80 can be non-positively connected to the first connecting section 38. For this purpose, a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be applied to one of the first pairs of wrench surfaces 82 in order to rotate the first connecting means 80 about the plug-in axis.

[0105] The angled housing part 40 further comprises a shaped section 34 and a holding section 36. The holding section 36 has two opposing side surfaces 48, which are formed parallel to a plane defined by the insertion direction E and the cable routing direction K and against which a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be applied. The shaped section 34 is arranged adjacent to the first connecting section 38 and extends from the holding section 36 further in the cable routing direction K. The holding section 36 is arranged adjacent to the second connecting section 39.

[0106] The shaped section 34 has a substantially semi-cylindrical shape. This allows a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, to be pushed onto the angled housing part 40 counter to the cable routing direction K and applied to the side surfaces 48. In particular, a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can thus be applied simultaneously to the first connecting means 80 and to the angled housing part 40, perpendicular or radial to the plug-in axis AE, in order to apply a torque via one of the first wrench surface pairs 82 and the side surfaces 48 for the frictional connection of the first connecting means 80 to the first connecting section 38.

[0107] The holding section 36 is designed such that the tool, in particular the open-end wrench or open-end wrench, can also be pushed onto the angled housing part 40 in the insertion direction E and can be placed against the side surfaces 48. A tool, in particular an open-end wrench or open-end wrench, can be placed against the second pair of wrench surfaces 92 of the second connecting means 90 in order to rotate the second connecting means 90 about the receiving axis AK. In particular, a tool, in particular an open-end wrench or open-end wrench, can thus be placed perpendicular to the receiving axis AK on the second connecting means 90 and on the angled housing part 40 at the same time in order to apply a torque via the second pair of wrench surfaces 92 and the side surfaces 48 for the frictional connection of the second connecting means 90 to the second connecting section 39.For this purpose, the same tool, in particular the same open-end or open-end wrench, can be used for the angle housing part 40.

[0108] An exemplary process of the particularly force-locked connection of the plug-in section 10 with the angle housing part 40 and of the cable receiving section 50 with the angle housing part 40 is shown in the Figures 9a - c shown.

[0109] The insertion section 10, as in Figure 3 shown, is already assembled before the plug-in section 10 or elements of the plug-in section 10 are connected to the angle housing part 40. Alternatively, however, as described below for the Figures 5 to 8 described, individual elements of the plug-in section 10 are connected to the angle housing part 40 and / or arranged on the angle housing part 40 before the plug-in section 10 is assembled.

[0110] Figure 4 shows the angle housing part 40 of the connector 1 from Figure 1in a perspective view. The angled housing part 40 has the receiving base 46 with the second shape feature 42. A cross-sectional view of the angled housing part 40, in particular of the receiving base 46, is further shown in Figure 10 shown.

[0111] The second shaped feature 42 comprises eight second shaped elements 44, which are integrally connected to one another and form an alignment opening. Alternatively, the second shaped elements 44 can also be formed separately from one another.

[0112] The alignment opening has a substantially octagonal shape and is complementary to the Figure 3 shown insertion section-side shaped feature 16.

[0113] Figure 5 shows a further cross-section through the connector 1 in a partially assembled state. Figure 5the angled housing part 40 and the plug-in body 70, which are arranged separately from each other. For a better and clearer illustration, Figure 5 no representation of a cable 2.

[0114] For an exemplary process of assembling or assembling the connector 1, the insulating body 72, which has the contact elements 62 with a plug-in pattern, can first be connected to one of the half-shell elements 78. Subsequently, a cable end of a cable 2, which is first guided through the second angled housing part opening 41b into the angled housing part 40 and then through the first angled housing part opening 41a out of the angled housing part 40, can be connected to the contact elements 62 on one side of the insulating body 72 opposite the insertion direction E.

[0115] Furthermore, the other half-shell element 78 can be connected to the insulating body 72 in order to form, with the one half-shell element 78, an alignment body 74 holding the insulating body 72.

[0116] Figure 6 shows a further cross section through the connector 1 in a partially assembled state at a time of further advanced assembly of the connector 1 starting from the Figure 5 shown condition. For better and clearer presentation, Figure 6 no representation of cable 2.

[0117] The alignment body 74, which is formed from the two half-shell elements 78, is arranged with the engagement section 76 in the angled housing part 40 and on the receiving base 46, wherein the first shaped feature 12 and the second shaped feature 42 form a positive connection that prevents a rotational movement of the plug-in body 70 about the alignment axis AA of the receiving base 46. In particular, the two first shaped elements 14 form the positive connection with two of the second shaped elements 44.

[0118] Thus, the plug body 70 is arranged in the angled housing part 40 in such a way that the electrical contacting means 60 on the connector side has a predetermined contacting means orientation.

[0119] Figure 7 shows a further cross section through the connector 1 in a partially assembled state at a time of further advanced assembly of the connector 1 starting from the Figure 6shown condition. For better and clearer presentation, Figure 7 no representation of cable 2.

[0120] In this case, the first and second housing parts 20, 21 are arranged in a pre-assembled state with the first connecting means 80, at least partially surrounding the plug-in body 70. The sealing ring 26 of the first housing part 20 is sealingly arranged within the angled housing part 40 between an inner wall of the first connecting section 38 and an outer wall of the first housing part 20.

[0121] To achieve this state during assembly, the first housing part 20 is pre-aligned before being inserted into the first connecting section 38 so that the alignment elements 29 can engage with the first shaped elements 14 during insertion. Thus, the first housing part 20, together with the second housing part 20 and the first connecting means 80, can be inserted in the pre-assembled state counter to the insertion direction E into the first connecting section 38 and arranged on the receiving base 46. Thus, the sealing ring 26 experiences no or at least a reduced load from rotational friction forces.

[0122] By inserting the first housing part 20 with the second housing part 20 and the first connecting means 80 in the pre-assembled state with engagement of the alignment elements 29 and the first shaped elements 14, the insertion section 10 is formed in the assembled state and the insertion section-side shaped feature 16 is formed within the first connecting section 38, which is in engagement with the second shaped feature 42.

[0123] The first connecting means 80 is in a non-connected state with the first connecting portion 38.

[0124] Figure 8 shows a further cross section through the connector 1 in a partially assembled state at a time of further advanced assembly of the connector 1 starting from the Figure 7 shown condition. For better and clearer presentation, Figure 8 no representation of cable 2.

[0125] In a further step of the exemplary process of assembling the connector 1, the first connecting means 80 is connected to the first connecting section 38. In this case, the connection can be carried out as described above. Figure 3 described.

[0126] Figure 9a shows a perspective view of the connector 1 in a partially assembled state at a time of further advanced assembly of the connector 1 starting from the Figure 8 shown condition. For better and clearer presentation, Figure 9a no representation of cable 2.

[0127] Figure 9a further shows the cable securing element 52 arranged in sections in the second connecting section 39 and the provided second connecting means 90.

[0128] If the cable securing element 52 and the provided second connecting means 90 are hollow-cylindrical, in the exemplary assembly process, the cable end of the cable 2 is first guided through the second connecting means 90 and the cable securing element 52 before it is guided through the second angle housing part opening 41b into the angle housing part 40.

[0129] Figure 9b shows a perspective view of the connector 1 in a partially assembled state at a time of further advanced assembly of the connector 1 starting from the Figure 9a shown condition. For better and clearer presentation, Figure 9b no representation of cable 2.

[0130] Figure 9bshows the partially assembled connector 1, wherein the first connecting means 80 is connected, in particular, in a force-locking manner to the first connecting section 38. Thus, the insertion section 10 is connected to the angled housing part 40 with a predetermined contacting means orientation.

[0131] Figure 9c shows a perspective view of the connector 1 in assembled state at a time of further advanced assembly of the connector 1 starting from the Figure 9b shown condition.

[0132] Figure 9c shows the assembled connector 1, wherein the second connecting means 90 is connected, in particular, in a force-locking manner to the second connecting portion 39. Thus, the cable receiving portion 50 is connected to the angled housing part 40, and the cable is secured by the deformed cable securing element 52.

[0133] To change the contacting agent orientation, the steps of the process leading to the Figures 5 to 9c described above, are first carried out in reverse order, whereby the alignment body 74 is no longer separated from the insulation body 72 and the cable end of the cable 2 is no longer separated from the contact elements 60. Subsequently, the plug body 70 is aligned in a new orientation and the connector 1 is reassembled to have the new predetermined contacting means orientation.

[0134] Figure 10 shows a cross section through the connector 1 in the Figure 9a assembly state shown, where the cutting plane is perpendicular to the insertion direction E and in Figure 9a indicated by the dashed line "I".

[0135] The sectional view shows a cross section through the first connecting section 38, the receiving base 46 and the first and third shaped features 12, 22, which form the plug-in section-side shaped feature 16. Furthermore, Figure 10 a view in the insertion direction of the first connecting means 80, the insulating body 72 and the connector-side electrical contacting element 60 with the contact elements 62.

[0136] The contact elements 62 are arranged, for example, rotationally symmetrically around the plug-in axis AE and can form a non-rotationally symmetrical plug-in pattern. Alternatively, the contact elements can also be arranged non-rotationally symmetrically. Furthermore, the contact elements 62 are partially surrounded by a non-rotationally symmetrical shield, which is formed on the insulating body 72.

[0137] In the illustrated assembly state, the molded feature 16 on the plug-in section side forms a positive connection with the second molded feature 42. Thus, a rotational movement of the plug-in section 10 about an alignment axis AA of the receiving base 46 is prevented.

[0138] Each of the first mold elements 14 is formed from a part of a first mold element 14, which is formed in a contact area of ​​the half-shell elements 78 in the engagement section 76, at which the half-shell elements 78 can contact each other in the connected state. In the connected state, the half-shell elements 78 can alternatively not contact each other and have a protective distance (as in Figure 10 shown) in order to compensate for thermal expansion effects.

[0139] When aligning the contacting means 60 or changing the contacting means alignment, one of the eight orientations which are predetermined by the first, second and third shape features 12, 22, 42 and which extend by an angle φ around the alignment axis AA. In this case, the angle φ 45°. However, other angles are also possible φ covered by the invention, in particular angles φ be selected in a range of: 180°, 90°, 60°, 45°, 30° and 22.5°.

[0140] Figure 11 shows a side view of the connector 1 in the direction of insertion direction E. Shown is a side view of the angled housing part 40, a section of the first connecting means 80 and the cable receiving section 50, which has the second connecting means 90.

[0141] The angle housing part 40 has the holding section 36 with the two side surfaces 48 formed parallel to one another, which are opposite one another and are substantially equally spaced from the receiving axis AK.

[0142] The shaped section 34 has a semi-cylindrical shape and is designed such that a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be pushed onto the angle housing part against the cable guide direction K and can be placed against the side surfaces 48.

[0143] The insertion direction E points in the plane and, in this illustration, corresponds to the axial direction Ax. The directions radial to an axis parallel to the insertion direction E, such as the insertion axis AE or alignment axis AA, are designated Ra. The circumferential direction around these axes is designated Um. List of reference symbols

[0144] 1 Angled connector 2 Cable 10 Insertion section 12 First molding feature 14 First molding element 16 Insertion section-side molding feature 20 First housing part 21 Second housing part 22 Third molding feature 26 Sealing ring 27 Groove 28 Alignment feature 29 Alignment element 30 Angled connector section 32 Cable access opening 34 Molding section 36 Retaining section 38 Connecting section, first connecting section 39 Second connecting section 40 Angled housing part 41 a First angled housing part opening 41 b Second angled housing part opening 42 Second molding feature 44 Second molding element 46 Receptacle base 48 Side surfaces 50 Cable receiving section 52 Cable securing element 60 Connector-side electrical contacting means 62 Contact element 70 Plug body 72 Insulating body 74Alignment body 76Engaging section 78Half-shell element 80Connecting means,first connecting element 82first pair of flats 84first flat 90second connecting element 92second pair of flats 94second flat EInsertion direction KKable routing direction AAAligation axis AESlot-in axis AKreceiving axis,

Claims

1. An angled connector (1), in particular an angled push-pull connector, comprising: an insertion section (10) for inserting the connector (1) in the direction of an insertion direction (E) into a complementary connector receptacle, and an angled connector section (30) to which the insertion section (10) can be connected, wherein the angled connector section (30) has a cable access opening (32) for inserting a cable (2) into the connector (1) along a cable routing direction (K), wherein the cable routing direction (K) is different from the insertion direction (E), the insertion section (10) is designed to hold a connector-side electrical contacting means (60) which is designed to connect the cable (2) to a complementary connector receptacle-side electrical contacting means, the insertion section (10) has a first connecting means (80),which can be non-positively connected to a first connecting section (38) of the angled connector section (30), the first connecting means (80) has at least two first pairs of wrench faces (82), wherein a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be applied to each first pair of wrench faces (82), the angled connector section (30) has two opposite and substantially parallel side surfaces (48) to which a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be applied, and the first connecting means (80) can be non-positively connected to the first connecting section (38) by applying a torque via the first pairs of wrench faces (82) and the side surfaces (48).

2. Angled connector (1) according to claim 1, wherein the angled connector section (30) is designed such that the tool can be pushed onto the angled connector section (30) counter to the cable routing direction (K) and / or in the insertion direction (E) and can be applied to the side surfaces (48).

3. Angled connector (1), in particular an angled push-pull connector, comprising: a plug-in section (10) for plugging the connector (1) in the direction of an insertion direction (E) into a complementary connector receptacle, and an angled connector section (30) to which the plug-in section (10) can be connected, wherein the angled connector section (30) has a cable access opening (32) for inserting a cable (2) into the connector (1) along a cable routing direction (K), wherein the cable routing direction (K) is different from the insertion direction (E), the plug-in section (10) is designed to hold a connector-side electrical contacting means (60) which is designed to connect the cable (2) to a complementary connector receptacle-side electrical contacting means, the plug-in section (10) has a first connecting means (80),which can be non-positively connected to a first connecting section (38) of the angled connector section (30), the first connecting means (80) has at least a first pair of wrench surfaces (82), wherein a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be applied to the first pair of wrench surfaces (82), the angled connector section (30) has two opposite and substantially parallel side surfaces (48) to which a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be applied, the angled connector section (30) is designed such that a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be pushed onto the angled connector section (30) counter to the cable routing direction (K) and can be applied to the side surfaces (48),and the first connecting means (80) can be non-positively connected to the first connecting portion (38) by applying a torque via the at least one first key surface pair and the side surfaces (48).

4. Angled connector (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the angled connector section (30) has an angled housing part (40), to which the plug-in section (10) can be connected, and a cable receiving section (50) connectable to the angled housing part (40), the angled housing part (40) has the first connecting section (38) and the side surfaces (48), the cable receiving section (50) has the cable access opening (32) and in which the cable (2) can be arranged at least in sections along the cable guidance direction (K), the cable receiving section (50) has a second connecting means (90) which can be connected in a force-fitting manner to a second connecting section (39) of the angled housing part (40), the second connecting means (90) has at least one second pair of wrench faces (92), wherein a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can be created,and the second connecting means (90) can be non-positively connected to the second connecting portion (39) by applying a torque via the second key surface pair (92) and the side surfaces (48).

5. Angled connector (1) according to claim 4, wherein the second connecting means (90) has two, preferably three, particularly preferably four, second key surface pairs (92).

6. Angled connector (1) according to one of claims 4 or 5, wherein each second key surface pair (92) is formed from two second key surfaces (94) radially opposite a receiving axis (AK) of the cable receiving section (50), which runs substantially parallel to the cable guide direction (K).

7. Angled connector (1) according to one of claims 4 to 6, wherein the cable receiving section (50) further comprises a cable securing element (52) which at least partially surrounds the cable (2) along the cable guiding direction (K), the cable securing element (52) is arranged at least partially in the angled housing part (40) and / or the second connecting means (90), and the cable securing element (52) is designed to be deformable and by force-fittingly connecting the second connecting section (39) to the second connecting means (90), the cable securing element (52) is deformed such that the cable (2) is secured in the cable receiving section (50).

8. Angled connector (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the angled connector section (30), in particular the angled housing part (40), further comprises a holding section (36) which has the side surfaces (48), and a shaped section (34) adjacent to the holding section (36) and in particular to the first connecting section (38), wherein an extension of the shaped section (34) in directions pointing perpendicular to the side surfaces (48) of the connector (1) is at least partially smaller than an extension of the holding section (36) in the directions pointing perpendicular to the side surfaces (48) of the connector (1).

9. Angled connector (1) according to claim 8, wherein the shaped portion (34) is substantially semi-cylindrical, prism-shaped or trapezoidal.

10. Angled connector (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first connecting means (80) has two, preferably three, particularly preferably four, first key surface pairs (82).

11. Angled connector (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein each first key surface pair (82) is formed from two first key surfaces (84) radially opposite to a plug-in axis (AE) of the plug-in section (10), which runs substantially parallel to the plug-in direction (E).

12. Angled connector (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first connecting section (38) has a thread, and the first connecting means (80) is designed as a union nut and / or as a knurled nut, and / or wherein the insertion direction (E) and the cable guiding direction (K) substantially form an angle of 90° to one another, and / or wherein the connector (1) is designed as a circular connector, and / or wherein the spacing of the side surfaces (48) from one another corresponds to a wrench size of an open-end or open-end wrench.

13. Use of an angled connector (1) according to one of claims 1 to 12 for producing a plug connection with a complementary connector.

14. A method for assembling an angled connector (1) according to one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the method comprises the following steps: (a) inserting a cable end of a cable (2) into the cable access opening (32) of the angled connector section (30) along the cable routing direction (K); (b) connecting the cable end to the electrical contacting means (60); (c) joining the plug-in section (10) to the angled connector section (30); (d) force-fittingly connecting the first connecting means to the first connecting section (38) by rotating the first connecting means (80) of the plug-in section (10) using a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, wherein the tool is applied to a pair of wrench surfaces of the at least two first pairs of wrench surfaces (82) in order to transmit a torque to the first connecting means (80).

15. A method for assembling an angled connector (1) according to any one of claims 2 and 3 and 4 to 12 when dependent on claim 2 or 3, the method comprising the following steps: (a) inserting a cable end of a cable (2) into the cable access opening (32) of the angled connector section (30) along the cable routing direction (K); (b) connecting the cable end to the electrical contacting means (60); (c) joining the plug-in section (10) to the angled connector section (30);(d) force-fitting connection of the first connecting means (80) to the first connecting section (38) by rotating the first connecting means (80) of the plug-in section (10) by means of a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, wherein a further tool is pushed onto the angled connector section (30) opposite to the cable routing direction (K) and placed against the side surfaces (48) in order to fix the angled connector section (30) against co-rotation with the first connecting means (80) during the connection;

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