Plug-in connector

Abstract

A connector (1) with a cable input end (12) and a plug end (11) is proposed, wherein at least one deflection (4) is formed between the cable input end (12) and the plug end (11), characterized in that the plug end (11) is rotatable against the deflection (4), preferably steplessly.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a connector with a cable input end and a plug end, wherein at least one deflection is formed between the cable input end and the plug end.

[0002] These connectors are well-known components in electrical engineering, such as cable glands and circular connectors. Connectors can be used, for example, as power or signal connectors.

[0003] The object of the invention is to improve connectors of the type mentioned above.

[0004] To solve the aforementioned problem, the features of claim 1 are provided according to the invention. In particular, to solve the problem in a connector of the type described above, it is proposed that the connector end be rotatable against deflection. This ensures, for example, plug-in connectivity in confined spaces. Furthermore, torsional or other force loads resulting from the arrangement in a cable can be reduced. Preferably, the connector end can be continuously rotatable against deflection.

[0005] The connector can be an angled connector, where the redirection is a change in the internal cable routing, for example, by 90°. The connector can be used to connect cables to, for example, a motor to transmit electrical power and data. The cable entry end of the connector can be the end that receives the cables. The cables can be routed inside the connector with or without less rigid insulation, allowing the cables or strands to be guided around a bend or corner of the redirection.

[0006] In an advantageous embodiment, the rotation can be limited to one insertion direction. This can, for example, reduce the torque acting on the connector end and the cable running through the connector, since the connector end can rotate along with it.

[0007] In an advantageous embodiment, the rotation of the connector end relative to the deflection can be limited. This can, for example, prevent the cable running inside the connector from being twisted so far that it breaks. In particular, the deflection can be limited to more than 270° and less than 360°. This can, for example, allow for a significantly larger rotation without the risk of the cable running inside the connector breaking due to excessive twisting.

[0008] In an advantageous embodiment, the connector end may include a connector insert carrier and a locking element, with the locking element being rotatably mounted. This allows, for example, the connector insert carrier to establish a connection with a corresponding plug. The locking element can, for example, lock the connector so that it cannot unintentionally disconnect. The rotatable mounting of the locking element can also allow for easy and secure opening of the connector.

[0009] In an advantageous embodiment, the connector end may have a base body, wherein the base body is rotatably mounted relative to, for example, a locking element and / or a continuation, for example, the aforementioned. This enables a rotatable locking mechanism and / or a rotational alignment of an inserted, twisted cable.

[0010] To solve the problem described above, the features of the dependent claim, which relates to an interface, are also provided. In particular, it is thus proposed that in a connector of the type described above, at least one interface is formed between a cable entry end, for example, the one already mentioned, and a plug end, for example, the one already mentioned. This makes it possible, for example, for the connector to be constructed from at least two parts, and the connector can be manufactured according to a modular principle. For example, two angled connectors, each with a 90° bend, can be connected to each other at the interface, resulting in a connector that can, for example, have a 180° bend. Preferably, the interface can be designed to be detachable.This can advantageously achieve the easier routing of cables through the connector if the connector has an interface where it can be disassembled. A detachable connection at the interface can, for example, be achieved with a screw connection.

[0011] In an advantageous embodiment, an interface can be provided between the deflection and a further deflection. This allows, for example, a connector with two deflections. Advantageously, a cable can thus be routed through the connector by, for example, 180°.

[0012] In an advantageous embodiment, the connector can be screwed at the interface. This allows, for example, a secure and firm, yet detachable connection at the interface. With a 180° angled connector, cable routing through the connector can be facilitated if the cable can be grasped at the interface after the first bend and then guided around the next bend.

[0013] To solve the problem described above, the features of the dependent claim, which relates to a second deflection, are also provided (alternatively or additionally). In particular, it is thus proposed that, in a connector of the type described above, the cable entry end or ends be rotatable relative to a deflection, for example, the one already mentioned, and that the cable entry end has a further deflection, for example, the second one already mentioned. This can, for example, reduce torsional or other force loads that arise from the arrangements in a cable.

[0014] In an advantageous embodiment, the cable entry end can be rotatable in a stepped manner relative to the deflection. This allows the cable entry end to be set at a desired angle to the deflection, for example.

[0015] In an advantageous embodiment, a pivot axis can be formed along a connecting line between the deflections. This allows the cable entry end or the connector end to rotate relative to the pivot axis. The cable routing can thus be designed flexibly.

[0016] In an advantageous embodiment, rotations of the cable entry end relative to the deflection can be limited to less than 360° but more than 180°. This makes it possible, for example, to twist the cables running inside the connector in such a way as to achieve a desired flexible cable routing without the cables breaking. In particular, it can be provided that rotations of the cable entry end relative to the deflection are limited to less than 360° but more than 270°. This makes it possible, for example, to twist the cables running inside the connector in such a way as to achieve a desired flexible cable routing without the cables breaking.

[0017] In an advantageous embodiment, the cable entry end may be provided with a cable clamp. This may, for example, make it possible to clamp the cable at the cable entry end, thus preventing the cable from being unintentionally pulled out of or pushed into the connector.

[0018] In an advantageous embodiment, the cable entry end may be provided with at least one tool attachment. This allows, for example, a tool to be applied to the cable entry end to exert a force on it, for instance, to clamp the cable with a defined force. Alternatively or additionally, the connector end may be provided with a tool attachment. This allows, for example, a tool to be applied to the connector end to exert a force on it, for instance, to open or close the connector.

[0019] In an advantageous embodiment, the connector end may be provided with a connector insert carrier for a hybrid cable. Hybrid cables can be cables that can transmit both power and data.

[0020] A preferred use of the invention involves using the connector in one of the previously described embodiments with a hybrid cable. This allows for advantageous transmission of both power and data.

[0021] The invention will now be described in more detail with reference to exemplary embodiments, but is not limited to these embodiments. Further exemplary embodiments result from combining the features of one or more claims with each other and / or with one or more features of the exemplary embodiments.

[0022] They show Fig. 1 shows a connector in a perspective view, Fig. 2 shows the connector made of Fig. 1 in a perspective view, Fig. 3 the connector made of Fig. 1-2 in a side view, Fig. 4 the plug connector made of Fig. 1-3 in a lateral sectional view, Fig. 5 the connector made of Fig. 1-4 in a perspective sectional view, Fig. 6 the connector made of Fig. 1-5 in a perspective view, Fig. 7 the connector made of Fig. 1-6 In a top view, Fig. 8 shows a partial view of the connector. Fig. 1-7 , Fig. 9 the connector made of Fig. 1-8 in a side view, Fig. 10 a connector in a perspective view, Fig. 11 the connector made of Fig. 10 in a side view, Fig. 12 the connector made of Fig. 10-11 in a perspective view, Fig. 13 the connector made of Fig. 10-12 in a perspective view and Fig. 14 the connector made of Fig. 10-13 in a side view.

[0023] Fig. 1 Figure 1 shows connector 1, which has a cable entry end 12 and a plug end 11. A deflection 4 is formed between the cable entry end 12 and the plug end 11. The plug end 11 is continuously rotatable relative to the deflection 4.

[0024] The rotation 5 is performed around a plugging direction 6, whereby the rotation 5 is not limited to the direction of rotation shown by the arrow.

[0025] The rotation of the connector end 11 is limited to more than 270° and less than 360°. Thus, the connector end 11 can be rotated steplessly 5 around an axis corresponding to the insertion direction 6 against the deflection 4.

[0026] To accommodate a corresponding plug (not shown), the connector end 11 has a plug insert carrier 7. The connector end 11 also has a locking element 8, which is rotatably mounted. The corresponding plug (not shown) can thus be securely and firmly, yet detachably, connected to the connector end 11. The locking element 8 has a marking 9 that quickly and clearly indicates to the user whether the locking element 8 is in a closed or open state. The marking 9 can be designed such that two markings 9 coincide in a closed or open state, thus clearly indicating to the user whether the connector 1 is locked or open. The locking element 8 can be rotated about an axis that corresponds to the axis of the insertion direction 6. For example, a rotation of approximately...The locking element 8 engages or disengages at 30°. Therefore, for example, there can be no screw mechanism, but rather a locking mechanism.

[0027] In an embodiment of the connector 1 according to the invention, the connector 1 has a detachable interface 10 between the cable input end 12 and the plug end 11.

[0028] Interface 10 serves to connect the plug end 11 side with the cable input end 12 side of connector 1. Interface 10 is formed between the deflection 4 and a further deflection 13.

[0029] Connector 1 is screwed to interface 10. This enables a secure and detachable connection between the plug end 11 and the cable entry end 12.

[0030] In the Fig. 10-14 In the connector 1 shown, the cable input end 12 is rotatable against the deflection 4. Furthermore, the cable input end 12 side has the additional deflection 13.

[0031] In the illustrated embodiment, the cable input end 12 is rotatable in a stepped manner against the deflection 4.

[0032] A pivot axis 14 is formed along a connecting line 15 between the deflections 4, 13.

[0033] Rotations 16 of the cable input end 12 against the deflection 4 are limited to less than 180° but more than 270°.

[0034] The cable entry end 12 has a cable clamp 17. The cable clamp 17 has a clamping nut 2 and a clamping seal 19, with which a cable (not shown) 1 can be clamped in the cable entry end 12.

[0035] The cable entry end 12 and the connector end 11 each have at least one tool attachment 18.

[0036] The connector end 11 has a plug insert carrier 7 for a hybrid cable (not shown). Thus, the connector 1 can be used to connect hybrid cables and transmit power and data.

[0037] The Fig. 10-14 show that the plug end 11 side and the cable entry end 12 side of connector 1 are screwed to the interface 10.

[0038] The plug-in end 11 can, for example, comprise the locking element 8, the base body 22 and the plug-in insert carrier 7, or be composed of these.

[0039] A connector 1 with a cable input end 12 and a plug end 11 is proposed, wherein at least one deflection 4 is formed between the cable input end 12 and the plug end 11, characterized in that the plug end 11 is rotatable against the deflection 4, preferably steplessly. Bezugszeichenliste

[0040] 1 Connector 2 Clamping nut 3 Extension 4 Deflection 5 Rotation 6 Insertion direction 7 Connector insert carrier 8 Locking element 9 Marking 10 Interface 11 Connector end 12 Cable entry end 13 Further deflection 14 Rotation axis 15 Connection line 16 Rotation 17 Cable clamp 18 Tool attachment 19 Clamping seal 20 Feed-through arrangement 21 Angle part 22 Base body

Claims

1. Connector (1) with a cable entry end (12) and a plug end (11), wherein at least one deflection (4) is formed between the cable entry end (12) and the plug end (11), characterized by the fact that the plug end (11) is rotatable against the deflection (4), preferably steplessly.

2. Connector (1) according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the rotation (5) about a plugging direction (6) takes place.

3. Connector (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the rotation of the plug end (11) against the deflection (4) is limited, in particular to more than 270° and less than 360°.

4. Connector (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact thatthe plug-in end (11) has a plug-in insert carrier (7) and a locking element (8), in particular wherein the locking element (8) is rotatably mounted, and / or that the plug-in end (11) has a base body (22), wherein the base body (22) is rotatably mounted relative to the locking element (8) and / or the extension (3).

5. Connectors (1) according to the preamble of claim 1 or according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that between the cable input end (2) and the connector end (11) at least one interface (10), preferably detachable, is formed.

6. Connector (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that which is formed as an interface (10) between the deflection (4) and a further deflection (13).

7. Connector (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact thatthe connector (1) is screwed to the interface (10).

8. Connectors (1) according to the preamble of claim 1 or according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that that the cable input end (12) is rotatable against the deflection (4) and that the cable input end (12) has the deflection (13).

9. Connector (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the cable entry end (12) is rotatable in a stepped manner against the deflection (4).

10. Connector (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that a rotation axis (14) is formed along a connecting line (15) between the deflections (4, 13).

11. Connector (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that Rotations (16) of the cable entry end (12) against the deflection (4) are limited to less than 360° but more than 180°, in particular more than 270°.

12. Connector (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the cable entry end (12) has a cable clamp (17).

13. Connector (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the cable entry end (12) and / or the connector end (11) shall have at least one tool recess (18).

14. Connector (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the plug end (11) has a plug insert carrier (7) for a hybrid cable.

15. Use of a connector (1) according to any of the preceding claims with a hybrid cable.

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