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 in the direction of an insertion direction (E) into a complementary connector receptacle, and an angled connector section (30) with a receiving base (46) for connecting the angled connector section (30) to the insertion section (10), 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 configured with a connector-side electrical contacting means (60) which is designed to connect the cable (2) to a complementary connector receptacle-side electrical contacting means.to be held in a predetermined contacting means orientation, the insertion section (10) has a first form feature (12) and the receiving base (46) has a second form feature (42) that is complementary to the first form feature, the first and second form features (12, 42) are designed to align the insertion section (10) with the receiving base (46) in a plurality of orientations, the contacting means orientation is different in each plurality of orientations, and in each plurality of orientations the first form feature (12) and the second form feature (42) form a positive fit that prevents rotation of the insertion section (10) about an orientation axis (AA) of the receiving base (46) that is substantially parallel to the insertion direction (E).

Description

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

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

[0003] Particularly with angled connectors, the problem arises that the angled shape of the connector, especially in connectors with a non-rotationally symmetrical arrangement of contact elements, makes it difficult to easily change the contact element orientation. However, particularly with multi-pole connectors, the contact element orientation relative to a mating connector is crucial for a successful connection. If changing the contact element orientation is not possible, the mating connector may have to be connected to the connector at such a twisted angle that shear forces and / or torques transmitted via the connection act on the connector components, potentially leading to overload and / or damage to the connector or its components.Various approaches have attempted to enable changes in the contact orientation relative to the cable receptacle by designing the connector modularly. The problem here is that aligning the contact, especially adjusting or changing its orientation, is complex and / or can create material and structural stresses on the connector components.

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

[0005] One aspect concerns an angled connector, in particular an angled push-pull connector, having: a plug-in section for inserting the connector in a direction of insertion into a complementary connector receptacle, and an angled connector section with a receiving base for connecting the angled connector section to the plug-in section, in particular detachably, wherein the angled connector section has a cable access opening for inserting a cable into the connector along a cable guidance direction, wherein the cable guidance direction is different from the insertion direction, the plug-in section is configured to hold a connector-side electrical contacting means, which is designed to connect the cable to a complementary connector receptacle-side electrical contacting means, in a predetermined contacting means orientation.The insertion section has a first form feature, and the receiving base has a second form feature complementary to the first form feature; the first and second form features are designed to align the insertion section with the receiving base in a plurality of orientations; the contacting means orientation is different in each of the plurality of orientations; and in each of the plurality of orientations, the first form feature and the second form feature form a positive fit that prevents rotation of the insertion section about an alignment axis of the receiving base that runs substantially parallel to the insertion direction.

[0006] This configuration, in particular the design of the first and second shape features to align the insertion section in a plurality of orientations on the receiving base and to form a positive fit that accordingly prevents rotation of the insertion section, can enable easy alignment of the contacting means or change of the contacting means alignment.

[0007] The angled connector section has a mounting base for connecting the angled connector section to the insertion section, particularly in a detachable manner. In other words, the insertion section can be connected to the angled connector section, particularly in a detachable manner, by means of the mounting base.

[0008] The angled connector section can be formed in one or more parts. In particular, the angled connector section can have or be formed from a cable receptacle and an angled housing part. The cable receptacle and the angled housing part can be detachably connected to each other. The cable receptacle can have a cable access opening for inserting a cable into the connector, especially into the angled connector section, along the cable routing direction. Furthermore, the angled housing part can have a receptacle base.

[0009] The angled housing part can be shaped as a hollow body, in particular angled, 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, and a first angled housing part opening at a plug-in section end, through which the cable can be fed to the plug-in section.

[0010] Preferably, the cable within the angled connector section, particularly within the cable receiving section, can be arranged at least partially essentially parallel to the cable routing direction. In other words, the longitudinal direction of the cable within the angled connector section, particularly within the cable receiving section, can be essentially parallel to the cable routing direction.

[0011] The insertion section is designed to hold the connector-side electrical contact element in a predetermined contact element orientation. In other words, the insertion section can be designed to hold the connector-side electrical contact element such that a mating pattern of the electrical contact element has a specific rotational orientation relative to the insertion section.

[0012] Under the rotational orientation of the plug-in diagram relative to the insertion section, a rotation of the plug-in diagram relative to the insertion section about a longitudinal axis of the insertion section, which runs essentially parallel to the insertion direction and originates from the insertion section.

[0013] Furthermore, the connector-side electrical contacting means can have one or more contact elements, for example, pins and / or sockets, each of which can be connected to and / or is connected to electrically conductive conductors or strands of the cable. Accordingly, the complementary connector-receptor-side electrical contacting means can have one or more complementary contact elements, for example, pins and / or sockets, which can be electrically connected to corresponding connector-side contact elements, for example, by inserting the connector into the connector receptacle in the insertion direction. Thus, the contacting means orientation and / or the mating pattern can be determined by or depend on the arrangement of the contact elements in the insertion section. In particular, the contact elements can form a multipole and / or non-rotationally symmetrical mating pattern.The connector pattern can be further determined by the arrangement of the contact elements and / or by the conductive conductors or strands of the cable to which the contact elements are assigned. In other words, a non-symmetrical connector pattern can have symmetrically arranged contact elements, each of which is assigned to different conductive conductors or strands of the cable.

[0014] The insertion section has a first feature, and the receiving base has a second feature that is complementary to the first. In other words, the first and second features can be designed to interlock or engage with each other. For example, the first and second features can have or consist of pins and openings, lugs and grooves, protrusions and recesses, and / or rails.

[0015] The first and second features are configured to align the insertion section in a plurality of orientations on the receiving base, wherein the contacting means orientation is different in each plurality of orientations. For example, the first and second features can be configured to align the insertion section in two, preferably three, particularly preferably four, further preferably five, even more preferably six, and most preferably eight orientations on the receiving base.

[0016] Specifying multiple orientations for aligning the insertion section with the receiving base can enable simple and / or quick alignment of the contacting means or changes to the contacting means orientation.

[0017] Furthermore, the insertion section and / or the angled connector section can have orientation features that indicate the positioning and / or orientation of the elements relative to each other. These orientation features allow for the quick determination of a specific orientation of the insertion section. Alignment or changes in orientation can thus be made even easier and / or faster. These orientation features can be designed as raised areas, recesses, and / or markings.

[0018] In each of the multiple orientations, the first and second form features create a positive fit that prevents rotation of the insertion section around an (imaginary) alignment axis of the receiving base, which runs essentially parallel to the insertion direction. This imaginary alignment axis extends from the receiving base.

[0019] The positive engagement of the first and second form features and the prevention of rotation of the insertion section can enable simple and precise alignment of the contact element or changes to the contact element's orientation on the insertion section, since a user aligning the insertion section can perceive whether engagement and alignment have occurred. Furthermore, the positive engagement allows forces, particularly shear forces and / or torques, to be transferred more effectively from the insertion section to the angled connector section. This can be especially advantageous if shear forces and / or torques continue to act even after the contact element has been aligned. In addition, the positive engagement can prevent the orientation from changing due to rotation of the insertion section before a connection is established with a mating connector.

[0020] Preferably, the first shape feature can have or be formed from at least one first shape element extending radially outwards towards an (imaginary) insertion axis of the insertion section, which runs essentially parallel to the insertion direction. Here, the imaginary insertion axis originates from the insertion section. Furthermore, the second shape feature can have or be formed from at least two second shape elements extending radially inwards towards the alignment axis.

[0021] Alternatively, the first shape feature can have or be formed from at least one first shape element extending radially inwards towards the insertion axis of the insertion section, which runs essentially parallel to the insertion direction. Furthermore, the second shape feature can have or be formed from at least two second shape elements extending radially outwards towards the alignment axis.

[0022] In another alternative, at least one first form element can extend parallel to the insertion axis opposite the insertion direction, or at least two second form elements can extend parallel to the alignment axis in the insertion direction.

[0023] In particular, the insertion axis can coincide with the alignment axis in a state where the insertion section is connected to the angled connector section.

[0024] In particular, the first shape feature can have or be formed from two, preferably three, particularly preferably four, more preferably five, even more preferably six, most preferably eight first shape elements. Furthermore, the second shape feature can have or be formed from two, preferably three, particularly preferably four, more preferably five, even more preferably six, most preferably eight second shape elements.

[0025] If the first and second form elements extend radially outwards and inwards, respectively, as described above, this can allow the connector to be made shorter in the direction of the mating or alignment axis compared to axially extending form elements. Conversely, axially extending form elements can also allow the radial extension of the connector to be kept to a minimum.

[0026] Preferably, the first shape feature can have or be formed from at least two first shape elements, which are spaced apart by substantially 180° around the insertion axis. In other words, the first shape feature can have or be formed from at least two first shape elements, wherein the two first shape elements are spaced apart by substantially 180° around the insertion axis in the circumferential direction of the insertion section. In yet another way, the two first shape elements can be arranged such that they are opposite each other relative to the insertion axis, in particular at the same distance from the insertion axis.

[0027] Within the scope of the present invention, the circumferential direction, in particular the circumferential direction of the insertion section, is understood to be a direction which lies in a plane which is arranged substantially perpendicular to the insertion direction. Furthermore, the circumferential direction of an element is a direction in an extension of the circumference of the respective element.

[0028] Spacing at least two of the first forming elements at a 180° angle can ensure optimal transmission of shear forces and / or torques between the insertion section and the angled connector section. Furthermore, this facilitates easier alignment of the insertion section, as the symmetrical arrangement reduces the risk of the forming elements becoming misaligned.

[0029] Preferably, the insertion section can be aligned in two, preferably four, particularly preferably six, further preferably eight, even more preferably twelve, most preferably sixteen, orientations on the receiving base.

[0030] A larger number of orientations can increase the flexibility or conformity of the alignment of the contacting means or of changing the alignment of the contacting means according to a desired alignment, whereby the alignment is maintained by the existing positive locking of the first and second shape features, which can increase the ease of aligning the contacting means or changing the alignment of the contacting means.

[0031] Furthermore, the orientations can be arranged rotated from each other by 180°, preferably 90°, particularly preferably 60°, more preferably 45°, even more preferably 30°, most preferably 22.5°, around the alignment axis of the receiving base.

[0032] Spacing the contacts at equal angles allows for faster alignment or changes in their orientation, as users can more intuitively find the next orientation. Furthermore, this even distribution of orientations increases the likelihood that one of them will closely match or be nearly identical to a desired orientation, potentially reducing forces and / or torques applied to the connector.

[0033] Preferably, the insertion section can further comprise a first housing part and a plug body, the plug body having at least one first shape feature and being configured to hold the electrical contacting means. Here, the first housing part can surround the plug body at least partially along the insertion direction and have at least one alignment feature, wherein the first shape feature and the alignment feature can form a positive fit that can prevent rotational movement of the first housing part relative to the plug body about the insertion axis.

[0034] Alternatively, a plug-body alignment feature of the plug-body and the alignment feature, in particular at least sectionally, can form a positive fit that can prevent a rotational movement of the first housing part relative to the plug-body about the plug-in axis.

[0035] The insertion section can be designed as a single piece or in multiple pieces. In particular, the insertion section can comprise or be formed from the first housing part and the plug body. The first housing part and the plug body can be detachably connected to each other.

[0036] In particular, a hollow cylindrical, preferably annular, alignment end of the first housing part, which is arranged on the first housing part opposite the insertion direction, can have the alignment feature. The alignment feature can comprise one or more alignment elements, preferably designed as a segmental recess or recesses of the alignment end. In particular, the arrangement of the alignment element or elements relative to the first housing part can correspond to the arrangement of the first form element or elements relative to the plug-in body.

[0037] This allows only the plug body, which is designed to hold the electrical contact element, to be aligned initially when aligning or changing the orientation of the contact element. The arrangement of the first housing part can be simplified because its orientation is predetermined by the positive locking of the alignment feature with the first form feature. This facilitates simpler alignment or changes to the contact element, particularly in multi-part plug-in sections, where the plug body alone can first be aligned within the angled connector section, and the first housing part can then be easily positioned according to this alignment. This prevents individual elements of the plug-in section from twisting or shifting relative to each other during alignment.

[0038] Furthermore, this makes it possible, particularly in the case of radially outward extending first form elements, to use them for aligning both the plug-in body and the first housing part relative to the receiving base.

[0039] In particular, the first housing part and / or the plug-in body can be designed as a substantially elongated hollow body, preferably as a substantially hollow cylindrical body. The longitudinal axis of the first housing part and / or the plug-in body can run substantially parallel to the insertion direction and correspond to the insertion axis. Thus, the longitudinal axis of the first housing part and / or the plug-in body and / or the insertion axis can, in particular, correspond to a (hollow) cylinder axis of the substantially hollow cylindrical body. The longitudinal axis is understood to be the axis that corresponds to the direction of the greatest extent of the first housing part and / or the plug-in body. Furthermore, the longitudinal axis of the first housing part and / or the plug-in body can each form at least approximately an axis of symmetry of the first housing part and / or the plug-in body.

[0040] Preferably, the first housing part can have a sealing ring, preferably in a groove provided radially to the insertion axis in the first housing part. In other words, the groove in the first housing part can be provided circumferentially around the longitudinal axis of the first housing part, in particular the insertion axis. The sealing ring can be arranged to seal between an outer wall of the first housing part and an inner wall of the angled connector section.

[0041] If the first housing part has a sealing ring that is arranged to seal between the first housing part and the angled connector section, this allows the connector to be sealed, whereby the contact element can be aligned or its orientation changed by rotation without stressing the sealing ring. The alignment of the contact element or its orientation can be achieved by the connector body, which is separate from the first housing part. In this process, the connector body itself can be rotated, even if it is already partially within the angled connector section but the form-fit features have not yet engaged, until the contact feature is aligned in the desired orientation.The first housing part can then be positioned on the angled connector section by movement solely in the axial direction relative to the alignment axis. This can be further improved if the insertion section, particularly the connector body and the first housing part, has orientation features that indicate the positioning and / or orientation of the elements relative to each other. Especially when repeatedly aligning the contact element to test or determine a desired and suitable contact element orientation, only the connector body needs to be moved repeatedly, so that the first housing part is positioned only once and the sealing ring is not subjected to repeated stress during each change of contact element orientation.

[0042] Preferably, the first housing part can have a third feature. The first and third features can together form a feature on the insertion side. The insertion-side feature and the second feature can be configured to align the insertion section with the receiving base in a plurality of orientations. In each of these plurality of orientations, the insertion-side feature and the second feature can form a positive fit that prevents rotation of the insertion section about the alignment axis of the receiving base.

[0043] The third shape feature can be located at the alignment end of the first housing part. In particular, the first shape feature can be spaced apart from the alignment features in the circumferential direction of the first housing part.

[0044] The design of a shape feature on the insertion section side can enable forces and / or torques acting between the insertion section and the angled connector section to be distributed more evenly and transferred to the individual elements. Furthermore, this allows, as an alternative to the modular alignment or modification of the contact element's orientation, where only the connector body is aligned first and then the first housing part is positioned, the connector body and the first housing part to be aligned and positioned simultaneously, and therefore more efficiently or quickly.

[0045] In a preferred embodiment, the third shape feature can have or be formed from at least one third shape element extending radially outwards or inwards towards the axis of insertion. In particular, the third shape feature can have or be formed from two, preferably three, more preferably four, further preferably five, even more preferably six, most preferably eight third shape elements extending radially outwards or inwards towards the axis of insertion.

[0046] In particular, if the first shape feature and the third shape feature each have or are formed from one or more radially outward extending first and third shape elements, a radially outward extending insertion-section-side shape feature can be formed when the alignment elements, which are designed as recesses, engage with the one or more first shape elements, wherein the first and third shape elements are arranged axially at one position.

[0047] The third shape feature may also or alternatively have third shape elements extending radially inwards or axially opposite to the insertion direction, or be formed from them.

[0048] Preferably, the shape feature on the insertion side can be a substantially polygonal, particularly substantially symmetrical, shape with three, preferably four, particularly preferably six, more preferably eight, even more preferably twelve, and most preferably sixteen, corners. In particular, the shape feature on the insertion side can be substantially symmetrical about the insertion axis.

[0049] This design of the insertion-side feature can enable a better distribution of forces and torques across the insertion-side feature. In this way, the forces can be distributed evenly across the corners and sides of the polygon or polygonal shape.

[0050] Preferably, the insertion section can further comprise a connecting means for force-fit connection of the insertion section to the angled connector section.

[0051] This can ensure that, after the contact element has been aligned or its alignment changed, it remains in place and does not loosen again. Furthermore, particularly in a configuration where a sealing ring is positioned between the first housing part and the angled connector section, this can prevent the sealing ring from experiencing, or reduce, shear forces and / or torques during the frictional connection process, due to the suppressed rotation of the insertion section.

[0052] In particular, the insertion section may further comprise a connecting element that surrounds at least part of the first housing part in the insertion direction, is displaceable in the insertion direction and / or rotatable about the insertion axis, and which can be positively connected to a connecting section of the angled connector section.

[0053] Alternatively, the angled connector section can have the connecting means for force-fit connection of the insertion section to the angled connector section, and the insertion section can have the connecting section.

[0054] The connecting section can be formed at the insertion section end of the angled housing part and may have the first angled housing part opening.

[0055] In a preferred embodiment, the angled connector section can have the connecting section which has a thread on an outer wall or outside, and the connecting element can be designed as a union nut.

[0056] Training as a union nut operator can enable the use of common elements as connecting elements.

[0057] Alternatively, the connecting section can have a thread on an inner wall or inside surface, and the connecting element can be designed as a hollow cylindrical screw element with an external thread.

[0058] The connecting section can be arranged, in particular, adjacent to and / or near the receiving base. Specifically, the connecting section can extend further from the receiving base in the insertion direction. Alternatively, the connecting section can at least partially surround the receiving base in the insertion direction.

[0059] Preferably, the plug-in body can have or be formed from a substantially hollow cylindrical alignment body that holds an insulating body. In other words, the plug-in body can have or be formed from a substantially hollow cylindrical alignment body that is configured to hold the insulating body. The insulating body can include the electrical contacting means, and the alignment body can be arranged relative to the insulating body opposite the insertion direction and have an engagement section arranged opposite the insertion direction, which has at least one first shape feature and can be arranged at least partially in the receiving base. The insulating body and the alignment body can be detachably connected, preferably by a positive fit, and more preferably by a force fit.

[0060] Particularly in the case of elongated connectors or connectors with an elongated insertion section, a weight reduction can be achieved by making the alignment body hollow cylindrical, so that the cable can be guided through the alignment body to the insulation body, whereby alignment of the insulation body and thus the alignment of the contacting means is further possible by means of at least one first shape feature on the alignment body.

[0061] In particular, the alignment body can hold the insulation body in a predetermined orientation. Furthermore, the alignment body can be essentially cylindrical and / or rotationally symmetrical about the axis of insertion. The alignment body can therefore be essentially tubular.

[0062] Furthermore, the insulating body can be arranged at least partially within the first housing part. For example, the insulating body can be inserted into the first housing part in the direction of insertion.

[0063] Furthermore, the insulating body can be made of a dielectric material, so that the connector-side electrical contact means are electrically isolated from other parts of the connector. In particular, the one or more connector-side electrical contact means of the insulating body are arranged on the insulating body in an electrically isolated manner from each other.

[0064] Preferably, the alignment body can have or be formed from at least two substantially identically shaped half-shell elements, wherein the first shape feature is arranged at least partially on each of the half-shell elements. In particular, at least one first shape feature can be arranged on each of the half-shell elements, and / or at least a part of one, preferably two, or more preferably each, first shape feature can be arranged on each of the half-shell elements.

[0065] This allows the cable to be attached to the insulation body first, rather than having to be routed through the alignment body, since the latter can be formed by assembling the half-shell elements around the cable connected to the insulation body. In particular, this can simplify the assembly and subsequent alignment of the contact element. For example, if the cable end connected to the insulation body becomes at least partially detached during alignment or reorientation of the contact element, and especially if the available cable length is limited, the half-shell elements can be attached only after (re)connection, without complicating the connection and alignment process.

[0066] In particular, the half-shell elements can be shaped to form, at least partially when connected, an alignment body that is essentially cylindrical and / or rotationally symmetrical to the axis of connection. This can facilitate easier assembly of the half-shell elements.

[0067] Preferably, the second shape feature can have or be formed as an essentially polygonal, in particular symmetrical, alignment opening with three, preferably four, particularly preferably six, more preferably eight, even more preferably twelve, most preferably sixteen, corners. In particular, the alignment opening can be symmetrical about the alignment axis.

[0068] Designing the second shape feature as a polygonal alignment opening can enable a better distribution of forces and / or torques across the second shape feature. This allows the forces and / or torques to be distributed evenly across the corners and sides of the polygon.

[0069] Preferably, the insertion direction and the cable routing direction can form an angle of essentially 90° to each other. In other embodiments, the insertion direction and the cable routing direction can form an angle of essentially 45°, 60°, 80°, 100°, 120° or 135° to each other.

[0070] Preferably, the connector can be designed as a circular connector.

[0071] Another aspect concerns the use of an angled connector according to the preceding aspect to create a plug connection with a complementary connector.

[0072] Another aspect relates to a method for assembling or putting together an angled connector, in particular an angled push-pull connector, preferably an angled connector according to the preceding aspect, wherein the method comprises the following steps: (a) Providing an insertion section for inserting the connector in a direction of insertion into a complementary connector receptacle; (b) Inserting a cable end of a cable into a cable access opening of an angled connector section along a cable routing direction which is different from the insertion direction; (c) Connecting the cable end to an electrical contacting means of the insertion section which is designed to connect the cable to a complementary connector receptacle-side electrical contacting means; (d) Aligning the insertion section in a plurality of orientations corresponding to a contacting means orientation of the electrical contacting means by means of a first shape feature of the

[0073] insertion section and a second form feature complementary to the first form feature of a receiving base of the angled connector section, wherein the first and second shape features are designed to align the insertion section with the receiving base in the plurality of orientations, the contacting means orientation being different in each of the plurality of orientations, and wherein in each of the plurality of orientations the first shape feature and the second shape feature form a positive fit which prevents rotation of the insertion section about an alignment axis of the receiving base which is substantially parallel to the insertion direction; and (e) connecting the insertion section with the angled connector section in the orientation such that the connector has the contacting means orientation.

[0074] Advantageously, the method can allow for easy alignment of the contacting means or changes to the contacting means alignment.

[0075] Furthermore, the connector can be further developed according to the previous aspect.

[0076] The invention is described in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments shown in the figures below. Similar features of the exemplary embodiments are indicated by the same reference numerals. The figures show: Figure 1: A cross-section through an angled connector; Figure 2: An exploded view of the connector in a perspective view; Figure 3: The connector in a partially assembled state in a perspective view; Figure 4: An angled housing part of the connector in a perspective view; Figure 5: A cross-section through the connector in a partially assembled state in a perspective view; Figure 6: Another cross-section through the connector in a partially assembled state in a perspective view; Figure 7: Another cross-section through the connector in a partially assembled state in a perspective view; Figure 8: Another cross-section through the connector in a partially assembled state in a perspective view; Figures 9a-c: The connector in partially and fully assembled states; Figure 10: Another cross-section through the connector;Figure 11 shows a side view of the connector.

[0077] Figure 1 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 (see Figure 2). Figure 9c ) to be received and 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 section 10 and a substantially L-shaped angled connector section 30.

[0078] Furthermore, the insertion section 10 is designed to be connected to the complementary connector receptacle in the direction of 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.

[0079] The angled connector section 30 is multi-part and comprises an angled housing part 40 and a cable receiving section 50, wherein the angled housing part 40 connects the insertion section 10 and the cable receiving section 50, in particular detachably. The cable 2 can be inserted into the connector 1, and in particular into the angled connector section 30, via a cable access opening 32 in the direction of a cable routing direction K through the cable receiving section 50. Within the cable receiving section 50, the cable 2 can be guided and / or arranged along the cable routing direction K through the angled connector section 30. 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 insertion section 10 and the cable receptacle 50 are arranged at an angle to each other, such that the cable routing direction K and the insertion direction E run in opposite directions. Furthermore, the insertion section 10 has a insertion axis AE, which runs essentially parallel to the insertion direction E, and the cable receptacle 50 has a receptacle axis AK, which runs essentially parallel to the cable routing direction K, intersecting in the angled housing part 40. The receptacle axis AK extends from the cable receptacle 50. The axes AE and AK enclose an angle α, which determines the angular position of the connector 1, in particular the insertion section 10, relative to the cable receptacle 50. In the illustrated embodiment, the angle α is essentially 90°.However, other angles α are also covered by the invention, in particular angles α in a range of 80° to 145° and preferably from 80° to 120°.

[0080] 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 routing 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 correspond, in particular, to a (hollow) cylinder axis of the substantially hollow cylindrical body.

[0081] The insertion section 10 further comprises a first housing part 20 and a second housing part 21, which is preferably designed in multiple sections, wherein the first housing part 20 is arranged at least partially within the second housing part 21. The first and the second housing parts 20, 21 can be configured together such that they enable the closing and releasing of a push-pull connection of the connector 1 with a complementary connector.

[0082] A plug-in body 70 is arranged section by section within the first housing part 20, wherein the plug-in body 70 has an alignment element 74, which is in particular detachably connected to an insulating body 72 that holds the electrical contact element 60 on the connector side. The alignment element 74 can be designed such that it holds the insulating body 72 in a predetermined orientation, so that the electrical contact element 60 on the connector side has a predetermined contact element orientation.

[0083] The alignment body 74 is formed from two half-shell elements 78 (as in Figure 2 (shown), whereby in the sectional view from Figure 1Only one of the half-shell elements 78 is shown. A first form feature 12 is formed on an engagement section 76 of the alignment body 74, which lies opposite the insertion direction E. The first form feature has two first form elements 14 opposite each other with respect to the insertion axis AE, with a part of each first form element 14 being formed on the half-shell elements 78. The first form elements 14 extend radially outwards with respect to the insertion axis AE.

[0084] Extending further in the insertion direction E from the first form elements 14, an end section of the first housing part 20 is arranged, 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 has a substantially circular cross-sectional area. Alternatively, the sealing ring 26 can also have an L-shaped, V-shaped, T-shaped, double-T-shaped, rectangular, square, or semicircular cross-sectional area.

[0085] The engagement section 76 and the sealing ring 26 are arranged within a first angled housing part opening 41a, which forms the angled housing part 40 open in the insertion direction E. The engagement section 76 is further arranged on a receiving base 46 of the angled housing part 40, with the first forming elements 14 each forming a positive fit with second forming elements 44 of a second forming feature 42 of the receiving base 46. The first and second forming features 12, 42 are designed to allow the insertion section 10 to be aligned 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 forming elements 44 extend radially inwards towards an alignment axis AA of the receiving base 46, which runs essentially parallel to the insertion direction E and coincides with the insertion axis AE (see further below). Figures 4 and 5The sealing ring 26 is arranged in a sealing manner between an outer wall of the first housing part 20 and an inner wall of the angled housing part 40, which is formed in the first angled housing part opening 41a.

[0086] The insertion section 10 is thus arranged in the angled housing part 40 such that the first and second form features 12, 42 engage and align the insertion section 10 in a plurality of orientations on the receiving base 46. Here, the first form feature 12 and the second form feature 42 form a positive fit that prevents rotation of the insertion section 10 about the alignment axis AA of the receiving base 46.

[0087] Furthermore, the insertion section 10 has a first connecting element 80 (also referred to as "connecting element 80"). The first connecting element 80 is arranged, at least partially, surrounding the first housing part 20 in the insertion direction E and is rotatably mounted about the insertion axis AE and displaceably in and against the insertion direction E. It is frictionally and detachably connected to a first connecting section 38 (also referred to as "connecting section 38"). The first connecting element 80 can preferably be designed as a hollow body, for example as a nut, which can be screwed onto the first connecting section 38, which is preferably designed as a thread. In this case, the first connecting element 80 is designed as a cap nut. The axis of rotation of the first connecting element 80 coincides with the longitudinal axis of the first housing part 20, the alignment axis AA, and the insertion axis AE.Furthermore, the first connecting element 80 can be arranged on the first housing part 20 such that the first connecting element 80 cannot be detached from the first connector section 20 in the opposite direction to the insertion direction E. In particular, the first connecting element 80 can have a stop that can abut a complementary stop of the first housing part 20 when the first connecting element 80 is moved relative to the first housing part 20 in the opposite direction to the insertion direction E. The insertion section 10 is secured in the angled housing part 40 by the force-fit connection of the first connecting element 80 with the first connection section 38, with the specified contact element orientation.

[0088] Within the cable receiving section 50, a cable securing element 52 is arranged, which can surround the cable 2 at least section by section along the cable routing direction K. The cable securing element 52 is surrounded section by section by a second connecting element 90, which can be connected to a second connecting section 39 of the angled housing part 40, particularly by frictional connection. The cable securing element 52 can be designed to be deformable. By frictionally connecting the second connecting section 39 to the second connecting element 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 to secure and / or lock it in place, and to provide strain relief to the cable at least section by section.The cable securing element 52 can be arranged at least sectionally in a second angle housing part opening 41b of the angle housing part 40, which forms the angle housing part 40 open in the opposite direction of the cable routing K.

[0089] In Figure 1 as well as 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 to the plugging direction E.

[0090] Figure 2 shows an exploded view of the in Figure 1 shown connector 1. This shows Figure 2The insertion section 10 comprises the first and second housing parts 20, 21, the first connecting element 80, the insulating body 72, and the alignment body 74. It is further shown that the cable receiving section 50 comprises the second connecting element 90 and the cable securing element 52. The elements of the insertion section 10 are arranged along the insertion 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.

[0091] Furthermore, the compound connector 1, comprising the insertion section 10, the cable receiving section 50 and the angled housing part 40, forms a housing in which the cable 2 can be guided and / or arranged.

[0092] The alignment body 74 here comprises the two essentially identically shaped half-shell elements 78, each of which has a part of each first shape element 14 of the first shape feature 12.

[0093] The contact elements 62 of the connector-side contacting means 60 are arranged on the insulating body 72 and have a fixed mating pattern. The insulating body 72 can be made of a dielectric material such that the connector-side electrical contacting means 60 is electrically isolated from other elements of the connector 10, in particular such that each contact element 62 is isolated from other contact elements 62 arranged on the insulating body 72.

[0094] By means of the first connecting element 80, the insertion section 10 can be force-fitted to the angle housing part 40 and in particular to the first connecting section 38.

[0095] The first housing part 20 further comprises an alignment feature 28 and a third form feature 22. The alignment feature 28 and the first form feature 22 can form a positive fit that prevents 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 opposite each other with respect to the plug-in axis AE, which are formed as recesses in a wall of the first housing part 20. The third form 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 adjacent to each other in the circumferential direction of the first housing part 20 about the plug-in axis AE.

[0096] The angled housing part 40 has a first connecting section 38 with a thread, to which the first connecting element 80 can be force-fitted. Furthermore, the angled housing part 40 has a second connecting section 39 with a thread, to which the second connecting element 90 can be force-fitted.

[0097] The first fastener 80 has three pairs of first wrench flats 82, against which a tool, in particular an open-end or combination wrench, can be applied. Each of the three pairs of first wrench flats 82 is formed by two first wrench flats 84 opposite each other with respect to the stub axis AE. The first wrench flats 84 are arranged at equal intervals around the stub axis. The first fastener 80 is rotationally symmetrical, in particular with respect to the stub axis AE.

[0098] Furthermore, the second connecting element 90 has a second pair of wrench flats 92 with two second wrench flats 94 opposite the receiving axis AK. A tool, in particular an open-end or combination wrench, can be applied to the second pair of wrench flats.

[0099] Furthermore, the first housing part 20, the second housing part 21, the alignment body 74, the first connecting element 80, the second connecting element 90, and the cable locking element 52 are designed as hollow bodies, preferably as substantially hollow cylindrical bodies. In the assembled state of the connector 1, the longitudinal axes of the first housing part 20, the second housing part 21, the alignment body 74, and the first connecting element 80 coincide with the insertion 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 connector 1, the longitudinal axes of the cable locking element 52 and the second connecting element 90 coincide with the receiving axis AK of the cable receiving section 50.

[0100] The insulating body 72 can have a substantially cylindrical shape, wherein the cylinder axis of the insulating body 72 coincides with the insertion axis AE of the insertion section 10 in the assembled state of the connector 1.

[0101] Further details of connector 1 are given below with reference to the Figures 3 to 11 explained in more detail.

[0102] Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the partially assembled connector 1. Figure 3 This shows the insertion section 10 and the angled housing part 40.

[0103] 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 form feature 12 and the third form feature 28 form an insertion section-side form feature 16. The form elements 14 are arranged section by section in the alignment elements 29, which are designed as recesses. The insertion section-side form feature 16 and the second form feature 42 are designed to allow the insertion section 10 to be aligned with the receiving base 46 in a plurality of orientations. In each of these multiple orientations, the insertion section-side form feature 16 and the second form feature 42 can form a positive fit that prevents rotation of the insertion section 10 about the alignment axis AA of the receiving base 46.

[0104] The insertion-side feature 16 has a substantially octagonal, and in particular an equilateral octagonal, shape. With the complementary second feature 42, the insertion section 10 can be connected to the angled housing part 40 in eight different orientations. In each of these orientations, the insertion section holds the connector-side contact element 60 in a different contact element orientation. In other words, the insertion section 10 can be configured to hold the connector-side electrical contact element 60 such that the mating pattern of the electrical contact element 60 has one of the eight rotational orientations relative to the insertion section 10. With an equilateral octagonal shape, the orientations can differ from each other by 45° around the mating axis AE.

[0105] Due to the previously described design of the insertion section-side form feature 16 and the second form feature 42, the insertion section 10 can be inserted or arranged in an orientation with a predetermined contacting means orientation opposite to the insertion direction into the angle housing part 40.

[0106] After the insertion section 10 is positioned in the angled housing part 40, the first connecting element 80 can be force-fitted 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 flats 82 to rotate the first connecting element 80 about the insertion axis.

[0107] The angled housing part 40 further comprises a shaped section 34 and a retaining section 36. The retaining section 36 has two opposing side surfaces 48, which are 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 adjacent to the first connecting section 38 and extends from the retaining section 36 further in the cable routing direction K. The retaining section 36 is adjacent to the second connecting section 39.

[0108] The forming 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 against the cable routing direction K and applied to the side surfaces 48. Specifically, a tool, in particular an open-end or open-end wrench, can thus be applied simultaneously to the first connecting element 80 and to the angled housing part 40, perpendicularly or radially to the insertion axis AE, respectively, in order to apply a torque via one of the first pairs of wrench flats 82 and the side surfaces 48 for the frictional connection of the first connecting element 80 to the first connecting section 38.

[0109] The retaining section 36 is designed such that the tool, in particular the open-end or combination wrench, can be slid onto the angled housing part 40 in the insertion direction E and applied to the side surfaces 48. A tool, in particular an open-end or combination wrench, can be applied to the second pair of wrench flats 92 of the second connecting element 90 in order to rotate the second connecting element 90 about the receiving axis AK. In particular, a tool, in particular an open-end or combination wrench, can thus be applied simultaneously to both the second connecting element 90 and the angled housing part 40, perpendicular to the receiving axis AK, in order to apply a torque via the second pair of wrench flats 92 and the side surfaces 48 for the frictional connection of the second connecting element 90 to the second connecting section 39.The same tool, in particular the same open-end or open-end wrench, can be used for the angle housing part 40.

[0110] An exemplary process of connecting, in particular by force-fit, the insertion section 10 with the angled housing part 40 and the cable receiving section 50 with the angled housing part 40 is shown in the Figures 9a-c depicted.

[0111] The insertion section 10, as in Figure 3 The assembly shown is already complete before the insertion section 10 or elements of the insertion section 10 are connected to the angled housing part 40. Alternatively, however, as shown below, the following can also be done. Figures 5 to 8 described, individual elements of the insertion section 10 are connected to the angled housing part 40 and / or arranged on the angled housing part 40 before the insertion section 10 is assembled.

[0112] Figure 4 shows the angled housing part 40 of connector 1. Figure 1in a perspective view. The angled housing part 40 has the mounting base 46 with the second shape feature 42. A cross-sectional view of the angled housing part 40, in particular of the mounting base 46, is shown further in Figure 10 depicted.

[0113] The second shape feature 42 has eight second shape elements 44, which are integrally connected to each other and form an alignment opening. Alternatively, the second shape elements 44 can also be formed separately from each other.

[0114] The alignment opening has an essentially octagonal shape and is complementary to the one in Figure 3 The shown insertion section-side shape feature 16 is formed.

[0115] Figure 5 shows another cross-section through connector 1 in a partially assembled state. Here, it shows... Figure 5The angled housing part 40 and the plug-in body 70, which are arranged separately from each other. For better and clearer illustration, it includes Figure 5 No representation of a cable 2.

[0116] For an exemplary process of 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 opening 41b into the angled housing part 40 and then through the first angled housing 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 to the insertion direction E.

[0117] Furthermore, the other half-shell element 78 can be connected to the insulation body 72 in order to form the alignment body 74 holding the insulation body 72 together with the one half-shell element 78.

[0118] Figure 6 shows another cross-section through connector 1 in a partially assembled state at a later stage of assembly of connector 1, starting from the point shown in Figure 5 The condition shown. For better and clearer presentation, it includes Figure 6 No representation of cable 2.

[0119] 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 form feature 12 and the second form feature 42 form a positive fit that prevents rotational movement of the plug-in body 70 about the alignment axis AA of the receiving base 46. In this respect, the two first form elements 14 form the positive fit with two of the second form elements 44 in particular.

[0120] The plug body 70 is thus arranged in the angled housing part 40 such that the electrical contacting means 60 on the connector side has a predetermined contacting means orientation.

[0121] Figure 7 shows another cross-section through connector 1 in a partially assembled state at a later stage of assembly of connector 1, starting from the point shown in Figure 6The condition shown. For better and clearer presentation, it includes Figure 7 No representation of cable 2.

[0122] Here, the first and second housing parts 20, 21 are arranged in a pre-assembled state with the first connecting element 80, at least partially surrounding the plug-in body 70. The sealing ring 26 of the first housing part 20 is arranged to seal 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.

[0123] 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 forming elements 14 during insertion. In this pre-assembled state, the first housing part 20, together with the second housing part 20 and the first connecting element 80, can be inserted into the first connecting section 38 against the insertion direction E and positioned on the receiving base 46. This ensures that the sealing ring 26 experiences no or at least reduced stress from rotational frictional forces.

[0124] By inserting the first housing part 20 with the second housing part 20 and the first connecting element 80 in a pre-assembled state with engagement of the alignment element 29 and the first form elements 14, the insertion section 10 is formed in an assembled state and within the first connection section 38 the insertion section-side form feature 16 is formed, which is in engagement with the second form feature 42.

[0125] The first connecting element 80 is in a non-connected state with the first connecting section 38.

[0126] Figure 8 shows another cross-section through connector 1 in a partially assembled state at a later stage of assembly of connector 1, starting from the point shown in Figure 7 The condition shown. For better and clearer presentation, it includes Figure 8 No representation of cable 2.

[0127] In a further step of the exemplary process of assembling connector 1, the first connecting element 80 is connected to the first connecting section 38. The connection can be made as described above. Figure 3 described below.

[0128] Figure 9a shows a perspective view of connector 1 in a partially assembled state at a later stage of assembly of connector 1, starting from the point shown in Figure 8 The condition shown. For better and clearer presentation, it includes Figure 9a No representation of cable 2.

[0129] Figure 9a further shows the cable securing element 52 arranged section by section in the second connection section 39 and the second connecting means 90 provided.

[0130] If the cable securing element 52 and the provided second connecting element 90 are hollow cylindrical, in the exemplary assembly process the cable end of the cable 2 is first passed through the second connecting element 90 and the cable securing element 52 before being passed through the second angle housing part opening 41b into the angle housing part 40.

[0131] Figure 9b shows a perspective view of connector 1 in a partially assembled state at a later stage of assembly of connector 1, starting from the point shown in Figure 9a The condition shown. For better and clearer presentation, it includes Figure 9b No representation of cable 2.

[0132] Figure 9bFigure 1 shows the partially assembled connector 1, wherein the first connecting element 80 is connected to the first connecting section 38, particularly by frictional locking. Thus, the insertion section 10 is connected to the angled housing part 40 with a predetermined contact element orientation.

[0133] Figure 9c shows a perspective view of connector 1 in its assembled state at a later stage of assembly, starting from the point shown in Figure 9b shown condition.

[0134] Figure 9c Figure 1 shows the assembled connector 1, wherein the second connecting element 90 is connected to the second connecting section 39, in particular by frictional locking. Thus, the cable receiving section 50 is connected to the angled housing part 40, and the cable is secured by the deformed cable locking element 52.

[0135] To change the contact medium orientation, the steps of the process, which lead to the Figures 5 to 9c The steps described above are first carried out in reverse order, whereby the alignment body 74 is no longer separated from the insulating body 72 and the cable end of cable 2 is no longer separated from the contact elements 60, nor does it need to be. Subsequently, the plug body 70 is aligned in a new orientation and the connector 1 is reassembled to have the new specified contact element orientation.

[0136] Figure 10 shows a cross-section through connector 1 in which in Figure 9a The assembly state shown, wherein the cutting plane is perpendicular to the insertion direction E and in Figure 9a indicated by the dashed line "I".

[0137] The sectional view shows a cross-section through the first connecting section 38, the receiving base 46, and the first and third form features 12, 22, which form the insertion-side form feature 16. It further shows Figure 10 a view in the insertion direction of the first connecting element 80, the insulating body 72 and the connector-side electrical contacting element 60 with the contact elements 62.

[0138] The contact elements 62 are arranged rotationally symmetrically around the mating axis AE and can form a non-rotationally symmetrical mating pattern. Alternatively, the contact elements can also be arranged non-rotationally symmetrically. Furthermore, the contact elements 62 are partially surrounded by a preferably non-rotationally symmetrical shield, which is formed on the insulating body 72.

[0139] In the illustrated assembly state, the form feature 16 on the insertion section side forms a positive fit with the second form feature 42. Thus, a rotational movement of the insertion section 10 about an alignment axis AA of the receiving base 46 is prevented.

[0140] Each of the first form elements 14 is formed from a part of a first form element 14, which is formed in a contact area of ​​the half-shell elements 78 in the engagement section 76, where the half-shell elements 78 can contact each other in a connected state. Alternatively, in a connected state, the half-shell elements 78 can also not contact each other and have a protective distance (as in Figure 10 (shown), in order to compensate for thermal expansion effects.

[0141] When aligning the contacting means 60 or changing the contacting means orientation, one of the eight orientations, which are specified by the first, second and third shape features 12, 22, 42 and which rotate by an angle, can be φ The angles must be chosen to differ from each other around the alignment axis AA. In this case, the angle corresponds to... φ 45°. However, other angles are also possible. φ included in the invention, in particular angles φ be selected from a range of: 180°, 90°, 60°, 45°, 30° and 22.5°.

[0142] Figure 11 Figure 1 shows a side view of connector 1 in the direction of insertion E. It shows a side view of the angled housing part 40, a section of the first connector 80 and the cable receiving section 50, which has the second connector 90.

[0143] The angled housing part 40 has the retaining section 36 with the two parallel side surfaces 48 which are opposite each other and are spaced at essentially the same distance from the receiving axis AK.

[0144] The mold section 34 has a semi-cylindrical shape and is designed such that a tool, in particular a wrench or open-end wrench, can be pushed onto the angled housing part against the direction of cable routing K and can be applied to the side surfaces 48.

[0145] The insertion direction E points into the plane and corresponds to the axis direction Ax in this representation. 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. Reference symbol list

[0146] 1 Angled connector 2 Cable 10 Insertion section 12 First feature 14 First feature 16 Insertion section-side feature 20 First housing part 21 Second housing part 22 Third feature 26 Sealing ring 27 Groove 28 Alignment feature 29 Alignment element 30 Angled connector section 32 Cable access opening 34 Featured section 36 Retaining section 38 First connecting section 39 Second connecting section 40 Angled housing part 41 First angled housing part opening 41 Second angled housing part opening 42 Second feature 44 Second feature 46 Receptacle 48 Side faces 50 Cable receiving section 52 Cable locking element 60 Connector-side electrical contacting element 62 Contact element 70 Connector body 72 Insulating body 74 Alignment body 76 Engagement section 78 Half-shell element 80 Connecting devicefirst fastener 82 first pair of wrench flats 84 first wrench flat 90 second fastener 92 second pair of wrench flats 94 second wrench flat E insertion direction K cable routing direction AAA alignment axis A insertion axis AK receiving axis

Claims

1. An angled connector (1), in particular an angled push-pull connector, comprising: a plug-in section (10) for plugging the connector in the direction of an insertion direction (E) into a complementary connector receptacle, and an angled connector section (30) with a receptacle base (46) for connecting the angled connector section (30) to the plug-in section (10), 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 have a connector-side electrical contacting means (60) which is designed to connect the cable (2) to a complementary connector receptacle-side electrical contacting means,in a predetermined contacting means orientation, the plug-in section (10) has a first shape feature (12) and the receiving base (46) has a second shape feature (42) complementary to the first shape feature, the first and second shape features (12, 42) are designed to align the plug-in section (10) in a plurality of orientations on the receiving base (46), the contacting means orientation is different in each of the plurality of orientations, and in each of the plurality of orientations, the first shape feature (12) and the second shape feature (42) form a positive connection that prevents a rotational movement of the plug-in section (10) about an alignment axis (AA) of the receiving base (46), which runs substantially parallel to the insertion direction (E).

2. Angled connector (1) according to claim 1, wherein the first shape feature (12) has or is formed from at least one first shape element (14) extending radially outward to a plug-in axis (AE) of the plug-in section (10), which runs substantially parallel to the plug-in direction (E), and wherein the second shape feature (42) has or is formed from at least two second shape elements (44) extending radially inward to the alignment axis (AA).

3. Angled connector (1) according to claim 1, wherein the first shape feature (12) has or is formed from at least one first shape element (14) extending radially inward to the plug-in axis (AE) of the plug-in section, which runs substantially parallel to the plug-in direction (E), and wherein the second shape feature (42) has or is formed from at least two second shape elements (44) extending radially outward to the alignment axis (AA).

4. Angled connector (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first shaped feature (12) has or is formed from at least two first shaped elements (14) which are spaced apart by substantially 180° around the plug-in axis (AE).

5. Angled connector (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the plug-in section (10) further comprises a first housing part (20) and a plug-in body (70), the plug-in body (70) has the at least one first shaped feature (12) and is designed to hold the electrical contacting means (60), and the first housing part (20) surrounds the plug-in body (70) at least in sections along the plug-in direction (E) and has at least one alignment feature (28), wherein the first shaped feature (12) and the alignment feature (28) form a positive connection which prevents a rotational movement of the first housing part (20) relative to the plug-in body (70) about the plug-in axis (AE).

6. Angled connector (1) according to claim 5, wherein the first housing part (20) has a sealing ring (26), preferably in a groove (27) provided radially to the plug-in axis (AE) in the first housing part (20), and the sealing ring (26) is sealingly arranged between an outer wall of the first housing part (20) and an inner wall of the angled connector section (30).

7. Angled connector (1) according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the first housing part (20) has a third shape feature (22), the first shape feature (12) and the third shape feature (22) together form a plug-in section-side shape feature (16), the plug-in section-side shape feature (16) and the second shape feature (42) are designed to align the plug-in section (10) in a plurality of orientations on the receiving base (46), and in each of the plurality of orientations, the plug-in section-side shape feature (16) and the second shape feature (42) form a positive connection which prevents a rotational movement of the plug-in section (10) about the alignment axis (AA) of the receiving base (46).

8. Angled connector (1) according to claim 7, wherein the plug-in section-side shape feature (16) has a substantially polygonal, in particular symmetrical, shape with three, preferably four, particularly preferably six, further preferably eight, even further twelve, most preferably sixteen, corners.

9. Angled connector (1) according to one of claims 5 to 8, wherein the plug-in portion (10) further comprises a connecting means (80) for force-fittingly connecting the plug-in portion (10) to the angled connector portion (30).

10. Angled connector (1) according to claim 9, wherein the angled connector portion (30) has a connecting portion (38) which has a thread on an outer wall and the connecting means (80) is designed as a union nut.

11. Angled plug connector (1) according to one of claims 5 to 10, wherein the plug body (70) has or is formed from an essentially hollow-cylindrical alignment body (74) holding an insulating body (72), the insulating body (72) has the electrical contacting means (60), the alignment body (74) is arranged counter to the insertion direction (E) with respect to the insulating body (72) and has an engagement section (76) arranged counter to the insertion direction (E), which engagement section has the at least one first shape feature (12) and can be arranged at least in sections in the receiving base (46), and the insulating body (72) and the alignment body (74) are detachably connected, preferably in a form-fitting manner, more preferably in a force-fitting manner.

12. Angled connector (1) according to claim 11, wherein the alignment body (74) has or is formed from at least two substantially identically shaped half-shell elements (78), wherein the first shape feature (12) is arranged at least in sections on each of the half-shell elements (78).

13. Angled connector (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the second shape feature (42) has or is formed from a substantially polygonal, in particular symmetrical, alignment opening with three, preferably four, particularly preferably six, further preferably eight, even further twelve, most preferably sixteen, corners, and / or wherein the insertion direction (E) and the cable routing 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 insertion section (10) is alignable in two, preferably four, particularly preferably six, further preferably eight, even further preferably twelve, most preferably sixteen, orientations on the receiving base (46), which orientations can optionally be rotated around the alignment axis (AA) of the receiving base (46) by 180°, preferably 90°, particularly preferably 60°, further preferably 45°, even more preferably 30°,most preferably 22.5°, arranged rotated from each other.

14. Use of an angled connector according to one of claims 1 to 13 for establishing a plug connection with a complementary connector.

15. A method for assembling an angled connector (1), in particular an angled push-pull connector, the method comprising the following steps: (a) providing a plug-in section (10) for plugging the connector (1) in a plug-in direction (E) into a complementary connector receptacle; (b) inserting a cable end of a cable (2) into a cable access opening (32) of an angled connector section (30) along a cable routing direction (K) that is different from the plug-in direction (E); (c) connecting the cable end to an electrical contacting means (60) of the plug-in section, which is designed to connect the cable (2) to a complementary electrical contacting means on the connector receptacle side; (d) aligning the plug-in section (10) in one of a plurality of orientations,which corresponds to a contacting means orientation of the electrical contacting means (60), by means of a first shape feature (12) of the plug-in section (10) and a second shape feature (42) of a receiving base (46) of the angled connector section (30), which shape feature is complementary to the first shape feature (12), wherein the first and second shape features (12, 42) are designed to align the plug-in section (10) in the plurality of orientations with the receiving base (46), the contacting means orientation is different in each of the plurality of orientations, and wherein in each of the plurality of orientations the first shape feature (12) and the second shape feature (42) form a positive connection which enables a rotational movement of the plug-in section (10) about an alignment axis (AA) of the receiving base (46), which runs substantially parallel to the insertion direction (E),and (e) connecting the plug-in section (10) to the angled connector section (30) in the orientation such that the connector (1) has the contacting means orientation.

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