Electronic equipment and corresponding product series

Abstract

It is proposed that in an electronic device (1) having a housing (3), the housing has an opening into which a plug-in part (5) of an electrical plug connection is inserted, the opening being closable by a pot-shaped cover (2) which receives a corresponding plug-in part (6) of the electrical plug connection, the plug-in part (5) being potted at its rear side, the housing (3) being hermetically connected to the cover (2).

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The invention relates to an electronic device having a housing, which has an opening into which a plug-in part of an electrical plug connection is inserted, which opening can be closed by a pot-shaped cover which receives a corresponding plug-in part of the electrical connection, the plug-in part being potted at its rear side. Such an electronic device is used in a variety of practical applications.

[0002] The invention further relates to a product series having two variants. Such a product series is known.

[0003] Such a device can be realized, for example, as an actuator or as a control device for an actuator, with the electrical contact connection being guided via a cable into the cover and there connected to a corresponding plug-in part for the plug-in part, so that the cover forms a plug-in connection or an electrical contact connection for the corresponding plug-in part and the plug-in part. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The object of the present invention is to improve the operating and bonding properties of electronic devices. It is also an object of the present invention to provide an assembly which is sealed in itself, which has a sealing effect against external influences such as water or dust and which provides good corrosion protection. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention proposes the features of claim 1. It is therefore proposed according to the invention, in particular in an electronic device of the type mentioned at the outset, that the housing is hermetically connected to the cover in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, whereby an assembly can be provided which is itself hermetically sealed.

[0006] In the following, advantageous configurations of the invention are described which can be used alone or in combination with the features of other configurations, optionally combined with the features of claim 1.

[0007] It should be noted that the features recited individually in the dependent claims can be combined with one another in any manner that is technically meaningful, thereby defining further configurations of the invention. Furthermore, the features recited in the claims are further specified and described in more detail in the specification, where further preferred configurations of the invention are shown.

[0008] In an advantageous configuration, it can be provided that the plug part and the counter plug part are releasably connected, which allows for an easy and time-saving assembly or installation of the electronic device.

[0009] In an advantageous embodiment, it may be provided that the cover has a sealing ring with a larger diameter than the corresponding plug-in part, thereby providing a seal against external influences such as wind, water or dust. The sealing ring is preferably shaped as a cover sealing ring.

[0010] In an advantageous configuration, it may be provided that the sealing ring has a larger diameter than the plug-in part, thereby providing a seal against external influences such as wind, water or dust.

[0011] In an advantageous embodiment, it may be provided that the plug-in part is connected to the housing on the inside, preferably directly. Alternatively or additionally, the plug-in part may be connected at a distance from the sealing surface of the housing against the cover in the insertion direction of the plug-in part. This makes it possible to provide an assembly that is easily attachable.

[0012] The cover preferably has a preferably circular opening through which a cable and an electrical plug connection can be guided. The cable and the electrical plug connection can supply energy to the actuator. Alternatively or additionally, the cable can transmit adjustment parameters such as position, speed or torque to the actuator.

[0013] In an advantageous embodiment, it can be provided that the plug-in part is positively connected to the potting part. Alternatively or additionally, the plug-in part can be frictionally connected to the potting part. This makes it possible to provide a space-saving and easily mountable assembly.

[0014] In an advantageous configuration, it may be provided that the potting part is connected to a counter potting part, which makes it possible to provide a well sealed assembly.

[0015] Preferably, the potted part and the counterpotted part are materially connected to one another, for example by adhesive bonding.

[0016] In an advantageous configuration, it can be provided that the corresponding potted part has a cable passage arranged in the center of the housing, by means of which energy for the actuator can be provided or parameters for the actuator can be adjusted.

[0017] In an advantageous embodiment, it can be provided that the potting opening is molded in. The potting opening is preferably made of plastic or metal, which allows for an efficient and space-saving filling of the potting compound.

[0018] In an advantageous embodiment, it can be provided that the potting receptacle is contact-connected to a corresponding potting part, to the potting part and additionally or alternatively to the plug part, whereby a space-saving assembly can be achieved.

[0019] In an advantageous configuration, it may be provided that the potting receptacle is held in the insert part by a potting compound, which contains a potting part and additionally or alternatively a counter potting part, whereby an assembly which is sealed in itself can be provided.

[0020] In an advantageous configuration, it may be provided that the diameter of the potting receptacle is smaller than the diameter of the plug-in part, which allows a space-saving assembly to be provided.

[0021] In an advantageous configuration, it can be provided that the plug-in part is connected to the housing by means of a mounting element, in particular a screw connection, whereby a simple and cost-effective connection can be achieved.

[0022] In an advantageous configuration, it may be provided that a sealing ring, preferably a potting receptacle sealing ring, is molded between the potting receptacle and the housing, whereby a seal between the individual parts of the interior of the housing can be achieved.

[0023] In an advantageous configuration, it may be provided that the diameter of the sealing ring, preferably the potting receptacle sealing ring, is smaller than the maximum diameter of the potting receptacle, which makes it possible to provide a precisely fitted assembly.

[0024] In an advantageous configuration, it can be provided that the cable entry is guided through a hole in the potting receptacle, which hole is preferably circular, which makes it possible to provide a precisely fitted and space-saving assembly.

[0025] In an advantageous configuration, it can be provided that a mounting space is molded between the plug-in part and the counter-plug-in part, as a result of which a mechanically stable assembly can be achieved.

[0026] In an advantageous configuration, it can be provided that the potting receptacle projects directly into the mounting space at one end, as a result of which a mechanically stable assembly can be achieved.

[0027] In an advantageous configuration, it may be provided that the mounting element projects into the mounting space, preferably the mounting element being a screw, which makes it possible to provide a mechanically stable connection.

[0028] Preferably, the mounting elements couple a corresponding bayonet portion to the cover or couple the bayonet portion to the housing. The use of the mounting elements allows the assembly to be easily installed and removed in the cover and housing.

[0029] In an advantageous configuration, it can be provided that the counter plug-in part is connected to the cover by means of a mounting element, which makes it possible to provide an easily mountable assembly.

[0030] In an advantageous configuration, it may be provided that the plug-in part is connected to the housing by means of a mounting element, which makes it possible to provide an easily mountable assembly.

[0031] In an advantageous embodiment, it may be provided that the plug-in part has an opening into which the pin can be inserted. The pin is formed into an electrical pin and includes a pin body and an electrical conductor. The pin is hermetically fitted into the opening so that moisture cannot penetrate therethrough. This provides a control unit for the actuator.

[0032] In an advantageous embodiment, it can be provided that the potting part is connected to the potting receptacle in a material-tight manner and alternatively or additionally in a form-tight manner, so that a precisely fitted and compact assembly can be provided.

[0033] The material bond may be achieved by adhesive bonding.

[0034] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention provides for the features of the parallel claims directed to a product series. In particular, in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention provides for a product series of the type described at the beginning, in which in a first variant, an electronic device according to the above-mentioned features is formed, and in a second variant, the plug-in part is formed unpotted, where the first and second variants have at least a matching cover and housing, whereby a hermetically sealed assembly can be provided.

[0035] In an advantageous configuration of the product series, it can be provided that the first and second variants have matching plug-in parts and additionally or alternatively matching counter plug-in parts, and additionally or alternatively that the second variant does not have a potting receptacle, which provides a constructional option.

[0036] The invention will now be explained in more detail on the basis of examples, to which the invention is not limited. Further embodiments can be obtained by combining the features of one or more of the protection claims with one another and / or with one or more features of the examples. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0037] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 illustrates a cross-sectional view of an electronic device without potting compound. [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 illustrates a cross-sectional view of an electronic device with potting compound. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0038] Various embodiments of the present invention are described hereinafter, in which components that correspond in function are designated by the same reference numerals, even if they differ in shape or configuration.

[0039] For clarity, not all reference numbers are given in the figures, but it is highly possible that those elements are present in the figures, but the same reference numbers represent functionally and / or structurally identical components and functional units.

[0040] In FIG. 1 a cross-section of an electronic device 1 without a potting compound 13 is shown.

[0041] The electronic device 1 comprises a pot-shaped cover 2 and a housing 3. The two parts are connected to each other via a mounting element shaped as a screw connection, where a sealing ring 4 seals the surface between the cover 2 and the housing 3.

[0042] The electronic device further comprises a plug-in part 5 and a counter plug-in part 6, where the two parts are connected to one another in a positive and / or frictional manner.

[0043] The corresponding plug-in part 6 is connected to the cover 2 by means of mounting elements. The plug-in part 5 is connected to the housing 3 by means of mounting elements.

[0044] The plug-in part 5 has an opening (not shown) into which an electric pin can be inserted. The electric pin (not shown) has a pin body and an electric line in a manner known per se. The electric line includes a data transmission which can direct energy to the actuator or adjust parameters for the actuator. Possible parameters for the actuator can be, for example, the position, the closing speed or the torque.

[0045] In FIG. 2 a cross-sectional view of an electronic device 1 with a potting compound 13 is shown.

[0046] The electronic device 1 comprises a pot-shaped cover 2 and a housing 3. The two parts are connected to each other via a mounting element shaped as a screw connection, where a sealing ring 4 seals the surface between the cover 2 and the housing 3.

[0047] The electronic device further comprises a plug-in part 5 and a counter plug-in part 6. The two parts are connected to one another in a positive and / or frictional manner.

[0048] The receptacle portion has an opening (not shown) capable of receiving an electrical pin (not shown). The electrical pin includes a pin body and electrical traces extending through the pin body.

[0049] The mating plug-in part 6 is connected to the cover 2 by means of mounting elements. The plug-in part 5 is connected to the housing 3 by means of mounting elements 12.

[0050] Between the plug-in part 5 and the counter plug-in part 6 a mounting space 11 is molded.

[0051] The electronic device 1 further includes a potting portion 7, a mating potting portion 8, and a potting receptacle 9. The potting receptacle 9 contacts and connects the plug portion 5, the potting portion 7, and the mating potting portion 8. A seal ring 10 is molded between the potting receptacle 9 and the housing 3, which protects the interior of the housing from intruding moisture or dust contamination.

[0052] The potting receptacle 9 preferably has a circular hole in which a cable pass-through 14 is molded centrally in the housing 3 .

[0053] The plug-in part 5 and the counter plug-in part 6 are releasably connected to one another.

[0054] The cover 2 has a sealing ring 4. The sealing ring 4 has a larger diameter than the corresponding plug-in portion 6 and the plug-in portion 5.

[0055] The plug-in part 5 is connected to the potting part 7 in a positive manner and additionally or alternatively in a frictional manner.

[0056] The potted part 7 is joined to a corresponding potted part 8 .

[0057] The corresponding potting part 8 is arranged in the hole of the potting receptacle 9 .

[0058] The potting receptacle 9 contacts and connects to the potting portion 7 and / or the plug-in portion 5. The potting receptacle 9 is held in the plug-in portion 5 by a potting compound 13. The potting compound 13 is molded into the potting portion 7 and the corresponding potting portion 8. The diameter of the potting receptacle 9 is smaller than the diameter of the plug-in portion 5.

[0059] The plug-in portion 5 is connected to the housing 3 by means of mounting elements 12. Preferably, these mounting elements 12 are screws.

[0060] A sealing ring 10 is molded between the potting receptacle 9 and the housing 3. The diameter of the sealing ring 10 is smaller than the maximum diameter of the potting receptacle 9. A cable penetration 14 is guided through a hole in the potting receptacle 9.

[0061] A mounting space 11 is molded between the plug part 5 and the counter plug part 6. The potting receptacle 9 projects directly at one end into the mounting space 11. The mounting elements 12, in particular the screws, also project into the mounting space 11.

[0062] The mating plug-in part 6 is connected to the cover 2 by means of mounting elements 12. The plug-in part 5 is connected to the housing 3 by means of mounting elements 12.

[0063] The plug portion 5 has openings (not shown) through which electrical pins can be inserted.

[0064] The potting part 7 is connected to the potting receptacle 9 in a material- and / or form-locking manner.

[0065] In an electronic device having a housing, the housing having an opening into which a plug-in portion of an electrical plug connection is inserted, the opening being closable by a pot-shaped cover which receives a corresponding plug-in portion of the electrical plug connection, the plug-in portion being potted at its rear side, it is proposed that the housing is hermetically connected to the cover. [Explanation of symbols]

[0066] 1 Electronic equipment 2 Cover 3. Housing 4 Seal ring 5 Insertion part 6 Corresponding plug part 7 Potted part 8 Corresponding potting part 9 Potting socket 10 (another) seal ring 11 Installation space 12 Mounting elements 13 Potting compound 14 Cable Transit

Claims

1. An electronic device (1), particularly an actuator, having a housing (3), wherein the housing has an opening into which an insertion portion (5) of an electrical plug connection is inserted, the opening being closable by a pot-shaped cover (2) that houses a corresponding insertion portion (6) of the electrical plug connection, in the electronic device (1), the insertion portion (5) being potted on its back surface, the housing (3) being hermetically coupled to the cover (2), electronic device (1).

2. The insertion portion (5) and the corresponding insertion portion (6) are detachably coupled, The electronic device (1) according to Claim 1.

3. The cover (2) has a sealing ring (4), particularly a cover sealing ring, having a diameter larger than that of the corresponding insertion portion (6), The electronic device (1) according to Claim 1.

4. The sealing ring (4), particularly the cover sealing ring, has a diameter larger than that of the insertion portion (5), The electronic device (1) according to Claim 3.

5. The insertion portion (5) is coupled to the housing on the inside, preferably directly, and / or is spaced from the sealing surface of the housing (3) with respect to the cover (2) in the insertion direction of the insertion portion (5), The electronic device (1) according to Claim 1.

6. The insertion portion (5) is coupled to the potted portion (7) in a form-fitting and / or friction-fitting manner, The electronic device (1) according to Claim 1.

7. The potted portion (7) is coupled to a corresponding potted portion (8), The electronic device (1) according to Claim 6.

8. The corresponding potted portion (8) preferably has a cable through-hole (14) disposed at the center of the housing (3), The electronic device (1) according to Claim 7.

9. The potting receptacle (9) is formed, The electronic device (1) according to Claim 7.

10. The potting receptacle (9) makes contact connection with the corresponding potted portion (8), the potted portion (7) and / or the insertion portion (5), The electronic device (1) according to Claim 9.

11. The potting receptacle (9) is held on the insertion portion (5) by a potting compound (13), The electronic device (1) according to Claim 9.

12. The diameter of the pouring and sealing receiving opening (9) is smaller than the diameter of the insertion part (5). The electronic device (1) according to claim 9.

13. The insertion part (5) is coupled to the housing (3) by an attachment element (12), in particular a screw connection. The electronic device (1) according to claim 1.

14. A sealing ring (10), in particular a pouring and sealing receiving opening sealing ring, is formed between the pouring and sealing receiving opening (9) and the housing (3). The electronic device (1) according to claim 9.

15. The diameter of the sealing ring (10), in particular the pouring and sealing receiving opening sealing ring, is smaller than the maximum diameter of the pouring and sealing receiving opening (9). The electronic device (1) according to claim 14.

16. The corresponding pouring and sealing part (8) preferably has a cable through-hole (14) arranged at the center of the housing (3), The cable through-hole (14) is guided through a hole, in particular a circular hole, in the pouring and sealing receiving opening (9). The electronic device (1) according to claim 9.

17. An attachment space (11) is formed between the insertion part (5) and the corresponding insertion part (6). The electronic device (1) according to claim 1.

18. An attachment space (11) is formed between the insertion part (5) and the corresponding insertion part (6), The pouring and sealing receiving opening (9) protrudes directly into the attachment space (11) at one end. The electronic device (1) according to claim 9.

19. An attachment element (12), in particular a screw, protrudes into the attachment space (11). The electronic device (1) according to claim 1.

20. The corresponding insertion part (6) is coupled to the cover (2) by an attachment element (12), in particular a screw. The electronic device (1) according to claim 1.

21. The insertion part (5) is coupled to the housing (3) by an attachment element (12), in particular a screw. The electronic device (1) according to claim 1.

22. The insertion part (5) has an opening into which a pin can be inserted. The electronic device (1) according to claim 1.

23. The pouring and sealing part (7) is coupled to the pouring and sealing receiving opening (9) in a material-bonded and / or form-fitting manner. The electronic device (1) according to claim 9.

24. A product series of electronic devices (1), In a product series comprising a first variant form in which the electronic device (1) is formed in accordance with any one of claims 1 to 23, and a second variant form in which the insertion portion (5) is formed without potting, the first variant form and the second variant form have at least a matching cover (2) and housing (3). Product series.

25. The first variant form and the second variant form have a matching insertion portion (5) and / or a matching corresponding insertion portion (6), and / or the second variant form does not have a potting receptacle (9). The product series according to claim 24.

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