APPARATUS FOR ESTABLISHING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE CONNECTION
20190181578 · 2019-06-13
Inventors
Cpc classification
H01R13/193
ELECTRICITY
H01R13/405
ELECTRICITY
H01R13/28
ELECTRICITY
International classification
H01R13/193
ELECTRICITY
H01R13/28
ELECTRICITY
Abstract
An apparatus (2) for establishing an electrically conductive connection is disclosed. The apparatus (2) comprises at least one first electrical conductor element (4), which has a first contact pole (4). In addition, the apparatus (2) comprises at least one second electrical conductor element (6), which has a second contact pole (6). The at least one first electrical conductor element (4) is surrounded in at least some areas by a first electrically insulating casing element (8), by means of which the first contact pole (4) of the at least one first conductor element (4) is accommodated and/or held. The at least one second electrical conductor element (6) is also surrounded in at least some areas by a second electrically insulating casing element (12), by means of which the second contact pole (6) of the at least one second conductor element (6) is accommodated and/or held. The second electrically insulating casing element (12) has a second recess (14) in the area of the second contact pole (6) of the at least one second electrical conductor element (6). The apparatus also comprises at least one securing means (26), which can be guided through the first recess (10) and the second recess (14), or which at least partially surrounds the first recess (10) and the second recess (14) at the side, to releasably couple the first electrically insulating casing element (8) and the second electrically insulating casing element (12) to one another in order to establish an electrical connection between the first contact pole (4) of the at least one first conductor element (4) and the second contact pole (6) of the at least one second conductor element (6).
Claims
1. An apparatus for establishing an electrically conductive connection, comprising: a. at least one first electrical conductor element, having a first contact pole, b. at least one second electrical conductor element, having a second contact pole, c. said at least one first electrical conductor element being surrounded by a first electrically insulating casing element in at least some areas, by means of which the first contact pole is accommodated and/or held, wherein the first electrically insulating casing element has a first recess in an area of the first contact pole of the at least one first electrical conductor element, d. and said at least one second electrical conductor element is surrounded in at least some areas by a second electrically insulating casing material, by means of which the second contact pole is accommodated and/or held, wherein the second electrically insulating casing element has a second recess in an area of the second contact pole of the at least one second electrical conductor element, e. and wherein the apparatus comprises at least one securing means, which can be guided through the first recess and the second recess, or which at least partially surrounds the first recess and the second recess at the side, to releasably couple the first electrically insulating casing element and the second electrically insulating casing element to one another in order to establish an electrical connection between the first contact pole and the second contact pole.
2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first recess of the first electrically insulating casing element and the second recess of the second electrically insulating casing element are designed so that a lower portion of the first electrically insulating casing element can be introduced into the second recess in the second electrically insulating casing element, and an upper portion of the second electrically insulating casing element can be introduced into the first recess in the first electrically insulating casing element.
3. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first electrically insulating casing element has a first recess, which completely penetrates an upper portion of the first electrically insulating casing element, and wherein the at least one first electrical conductor element has a second recess, which at least partially penetrates the at least one first electrical conductor element, wherein the first recess and the second recess are arranged so that the first recess and the second recess are aligned with one another.
4. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first electrically insulating casing element has a third recess which at least partially penetrates the lower portion of the first electrically insulating casing element and is arranged so that the third recess is aligned with the first recess and the second recess.
5. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the second electrically insulating casing element has a fourth recess, which completely penetrates the upper portion of the second electrically insulating casing element, and wherein the at least one second electrical conductor element has a fifth recess, which completely penetrates the at least one second electrical conductor element, wherein the fourth recess and the fifth recess are arranged so that the fourth recess and the fifth recess are aligned with one another.
6. The apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the first recess, the second recess, a third recess, a fourth recess and a fifth recess are each designed as an at least approximately circular recess.
7. The apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the first recess in the first electrically insulating casing element and the second recess in the at least one first electrical conductor element, and a fourth recess in the second electrically insulating casing element as well as a fifth recess in the at least one second electrical conductor element are arranged so that they are aligned with one another in a coupled position of the first electrically insulating casing element and of the second electrically insulating casing element.
8. The apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the securing means can be passed at least partially through the first recess, the second recess, the third recess, a fourth recess, and/or a fifth recess.
9. The apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the securing means is designed as a plug element, said plug element having at least one pin, which can be passed at least partially through the first recess, the second recess, the third recess, the fourth recess, and the fifth recess, which are arranged so the first recess, the second recess, the third recess, the fourth recess, and the fifth recess are aligned with one another.
10. The apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the at least one pin can be locked in a condition in which the pin is guided at least partially into the recesses in the area of the first recess, the second recess, the third recess, the fourth recess and/or the fifth recess.
11. The apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the plug element has a screw head, which causes a corresponding rotation and/or locking of the plug element and/or of the at least one pin with rotation by 360, 180 or 90.
12. The apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the plug element has a locking device, in a form of a hook or a cross-pin, which can engage, catch and/or be snapped with a recess or an undercut of a device component, in an area of the second recess in the at least one first electrical conductor element and/or in an area of the third recess in the first electrically insulating casing element with rotation of the plug element and/or of a screw head of the plug element, or wherein the plug element has a recess or an undercut with which a locking device, in the form of a hook or a cross-pin, can engage, catch and/or be snapped, in an area of the first electrically insulating casing element and/or the second electrically insulating casing element.
13. The apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the locking device of the plug element and the recess or the undercut in a device component form a bayonet closure.
14. The apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the plug element has a tension element by means of which tension element the first contact pole of the at least one first electrical conductor element and the second contact pole of the at least second electrical conductor element can be braced with one another in at least some areas.
15. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the securing means is designed as a clamp element, which completely covers at least one side face in some areas in the vertical direction in coupling of the first insulating casing element and the second insulating casing element and clamp ends of the clamp element rest on the surface of the upper portion of the first insulating casing element and on the surface of a lower portion of the second insulating casing element.
16. The apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the clamp element is designed in a U shape and is equipped with tension elements on the clamp ends.
17. (canceled)
18. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one first electrical conductor element is designed in at least one area of a first contact face of the first contact pole and of the second contact pole, and the at least one second electrical conductor element is designed as an at least approximately planar metal element at least in an area of a second contact face of the second contact pole and of the first contact pole.
19. The apparatus according to claim 18, wherein the at least one first electrical conductor element is designed as a profiled metal element, profiled with teeth at least in an area of the first contact face of the first contact pole and of the second contact pole, and the at least one second electrical conductor element is designed as a profiled middle element, profiled with teeth, at least in an area of the second contact face of the second contact pole and of the first contact poles.
20. The apparatus for connecting at least one first electrical conductor element and at least one second electrical conductor element according to claim 1, wherein the apparatus is a high-power connector.
21. A battery element, comprising an apparatus or a plurality of apparatuses for connecting at least one first electrical conductor element and at least one second electrical conductor element according to claim 1.
22. (canceled)
Description
[0030] Embodiments of the invention and the advantages thereof are explained in greater detail below on the basis of the accompanying figures. The size ratios of the individual elements to one another in the figures do not always correspond to the real size ratios because some shapes have been simplified and other shapes are illustrated in enlarged diagrams in relation to the other elements for the sake of better illustration.
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[0038] For the same elements or those having the same effect as those according to the invention, identical reference numerals are used. Furthermore, for the sake of simplicity, reference numerals are shown in the individual figures only when they are necessary for the description of the respective figure. The embodiments illustrated represent only examples of how the apparatus according to the invention may be designed and they do not constitute a conclusive delineation.
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[0040] The first electrical conductor element 4 is accommodated by a first electrically insulating casing element 8 and/or is held by a first electrically insulating casing element 8. In the area of the first contact pole 4, in particular in the area of the first contact face 4, however, the first casing element 8 has a first recess 10. An upper portion 8 and a lower portion 8 of the first electrically insulating casing element 8 may be formed by the first recess 10 of the first electrically insulating casing element 8. The first recess 10 is designed so that the first electrical conductor element 4 is partially surrounded by the lower portion 8 of the first electrically insulating casing element 8, and the first contact pole 4 and/or the first contact face 4 of the first electrical conductor element 4 is partially exposed.
[0041] The second conductor element 6 is also partially accommodated by a second electrically insulating casing element 12 and/or is held by a second electrically insulating casing element 12 which has a second recess 14 in the area of the second contact pole 6, in particular in the area of the second contact face 6. An upper portion 12 and a lower portion 12 of the second electrically insulating casing element 12 are formed by the second recess 14 in the second electrically insulating casing element 12. The second recess 14 is also designed so that the second electrical conductor element 6 is partially surrounded by the upper portion 12 of the second electrically insulating casing element 12, and the second contact pole 6 and/or the second contact face 6 of the second electrical conductor element 6 is/are partially exposed.
[0042] The first recess 10 and the second electrically insulating casing element 12 are designed so that the upper portion 12 of the second electrically insulating casing element 12 can accommodated in the first recess. Likewise the second recess 14 and the first electrically insulating casing element 8 are designed so that the lower portion 8 of the first electrically insulating casing element 8 can be accommodated in the second recess 14. The first recess 10 and the upper portion 12 of the second electrically insulating casing element 12 are preferably designed so that they correspond to one another such that the upper portion 12 of the second electrically insulating casing element 12 can be accommodated with an accurate fit in the first recess 10. Likewise the second recess 14 and the lower portion 8 of the first electrically insulating casing element 8 are designed so that they correspond to one another such that the lower portion 8 of the first electrically insulating casing element 8 can be accommodated with an accurate fit in the second recess 14. In this way the first electrically insulating casing element 8 and the second electrically insulating casing element 12 can be pushed into one another (cf. arrow 30), so that the first contact pole 4 of the first electrical conductor element 4 and the second contact pole 6 of the second electrical conductor element 6 are in electrically conducting contact in the area of the first contact face 4 and the second contact face 6.
[0043] In addition, the first electrically insulating casing element 8 has a first circular recess 16 in the upper portion 8, and the first conductor element 4 has a second circular recess 18. The first circular recess 16 penetrates completely through an upper portion 8 of the first electrically insulating casing element 8. The second circular recess 18 in the first electrical conductor element 4 can also penetrate through it completely. It is appropriate here if the lower portion 8 of the first electrically insulating casing element 8 also has a third circular recess 20. The third circular recess 20 may penetrate completely or just partially through the lower portion 8. In addition, it is conceivable for the second circular recess 18 not to completely penetrate the first electrical conductor element 4. A third circular recess 20 is not necessary here. The circular recesses 16, 18 and 20 are each arranged so that they are aligned with one another.
[0044] The second electrically insulating casing element 12 has a fourth circular recess 22 which completely penetrates the upper portion 12 of the second electrically insulating casing element 12. The second electrical conductor element 6 also comprises a fifth circular recess 24 which preferably penetrates completely through the second electrical conductor element 6. The circular recesses 22 and 24 are each arranged, so that they are aligned with one another. Another circular recess may optionally also be provided in the lower portion 12 of the second electrically insulating casing element 12. On the whole, the circular recesses 16, 18 and 20 and/or 22 and 24 are arranged in such a way that the circular recesses 16, 18, 20, 22 and 24 are aligned with one another when the upper portion 12 of the second electrically insulating casing element 12 is preferably accommodated completely in the first recess 10 and/or when the lower portion 8 of the first electrically insulating casing element 8 is preferably accommodated completely in the second recess 14.
[0045] To be able to brace the first casing element 8 with the first electrical conductor element 4 and the second casing element 12 with the second electrical conductor element 6 and/or the first contact pole 4 of the first electrical conductor element 4 and the second contact pole 6 of the second electrical conductor element 6 to one another, a securing means 26 is provided. The securing means 26 is guided through the first recess 10 in the first electrically insulating casing element 8 and the second recess 14 in the second electrically insulating casing element 12 in order to releasably couple the first electrically insulating casing element 8 and the second electrically insulating casing element 12 to one another to establish an electrical connection between the first contact pole 4 and the second contact pole 6.
[0046] To do so, the securing means 26 is introduced into the circular recesses 16, 18, 20, 22 and 24, as illustrated by the arrow 32. The securing means 26 is designed as a plug element 28. The plug element 28 has a pin 40. The pin 40 has certain dimensions so that it can preferably extend at least into the area of the second circular recess 18.
[0047] The plug element 28 and/or the pin 40 can be locked by means of a rotational movement. To facilitate the rotational movement, the plug element 28 has a screw head 38. The material of the screw head 38 is an electrically insulating material. Furthermore, an additional insulation layer 58 is provided on the screw head 38 as shown in
[0048] In addition, the pin 40 has a locking device, for example, in the form of a hook 44 or a cross-pin 44 inserted at a right angle through the pin 40. The hook 44 is introduced into a recess 42 or an undercut which may be arranged in the area of the third circular recess 20, but preferably in the area of the second circular recess 18. The recess 42 and/or the undercut may also extend from the second circular recess 18 to the third circular recess 20. By rotation of the plug element 28 and/or the pin 40, the hook 44 engages in the recess 42 so that the plug element 28 and/or the pin 40 can reach its locking position and an axial displacement of the plug element 28 and/or the pin 40 is prevented. To do so, the recess 42 may also have a hook-shaped groove into which the hook 44 and/or the cross-pin 44 can engage. Alternatively or additionally, it is possible to provide that the pin 40 has a recess in which a locking device of a locking component can be accommodated. The recess 42 may have a curved shape. The recess 42 is preferably provided in at least some areas with an angle of pitch, which winds around the longitudinal axis of the plug element 28 and/or the pin 40. In this way, the plug element 28 and/or the pin 40 can be forced to move in the axial direction by relative rotation of the plug element 28 and/or the pin 40 around the longitudinal axis. For example, a contact pressure, which may amount to at least 1 N/m.sup.2, at least 10 N/m.sup.2 or at least 100 N/m.sup.2, can be generated between the first contact face 4 of the first contact pole 4 and the second contact face 6 of the second contact pole 6 by means of rotation by an angle of max. 360. A so-called bayonet closure 56 may be formed in this way, said bayonet closure 56 optionally being used to implement a connection of the securing means 26 and the first casing element 8 and/or the first conductor element 4 that can be established rapidly and/or released rapidly.
[0049] To secure the first conductor element 4 and the second conductor element 6 and/or the first contact pole 4 and the second contact pole 6 and/or to be able to brace them further with one another, the plug element 28 and/or the pin 40 also has an additional tension element 34. By means of the tension element 34, it is possible to ensure that the first contact face 4 of the first contact pole 4 and the second contact face 6 of the second contact pole 6 are pressed against one another in at least some areas, so as to result in a secured electrically conductive connection. The tension element 34 may be designed in the form of a spring element 36, for example. The spring element 36 may be a plate spring, for example, which is preferably arranged in an area beneath the screw head 38. The spring element 36 here is stretched as soon as the spring element 36 is in contact with the first electrically insulating casing element 8, and the locking device 44, 44 engages in the recess 42 and/or the undercut due to a rotational movement of the plug element 28 and/or the pin 40.
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[0053] In addition, the plug element 28 also has a cross-pin 44 passing through the pin 40 at a right angle in the area of the lower end 40 of the pin 40. Alternatively instead of the cross-pin 44, a hook 44 may also be provided. The cross-pin 44 engages in the recess 42 on rotation of the plug element 28, said recess preferably being provided with an angle of pitch in at least some areas. To further tighten the first and second electrical conductor elements 4, 6 and/or the first and second contact poles 4, 6, a tension element 34 is arranged in the area of the upper end 40 of the plug element 28 and/or of the pin 40, but beneath the screw head 38. The tension element 34 is preferably a plate spring 36. As soon as the plug element 28 has been rotated into the recess 42 by a rotational movement due to an action involving the cross-pin 44, tightening of the plate spring 36, which then rests on the surface of the first casing element 8, may then take place. With another rotational movement of the plug element 28 and/or of the pin 40, the plate spring 39 is additionally braced.
[0054] Another embodiment variant of the apparatus according to the invention for connecting at least one first electrical conductor element 4 and one second electrical conductor element 6 is illustrated in
[0055] As in the embodiment variant in
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LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
[0058] 2 apparatus for establishing an electrically conductive connection [0059] 2 high-power connector [0060] 4 first electrical conductor element [0061] 4 first contact pole [0062] 4 first contact face [0063] 6 second electrical conductor element [0064] 6 second contact pole [0065] 6 second contact face [0066] 8 first electrically insulating casing element [0067] 8 lower portion of the first casing element [0068] 8 upper portion of the first casing element [0069] 8a material of the first electrically insulating casing element [0070] 8b distance between the material of the first electrically insulating casing element and the second contact face of the second electrical conductor element [0071] 10 first recess [0072] 12 second electrically insulating casing element [0073] 12 upper portion of the second casing element [0074] 12 lower portion of the second casing element [0075] 12a material of the second electrically insulating casing element [0076] 12b distance between the material of the second electrically insulating casing element and the first contact face of the first electrical conductor element [0077] 14 second recess [0078] 16 first circular recess [0079] 18 second circular recess [0080] 20 third circular recess [0081] 22 fourth circular recess [0082] 24 fifth circular recess [0083] 26 securing means [0084] 28 plug element [0085] 30 arrow [0086] 32 arrow [0087] 34 tension elements [0088] 36 spring element, plate spring [0089] 38 screw head [0090] 40 pin [0091] 40 upper end of the pin [0092] 40 lower end of the pin [0093] 42 recess [0094] 44 hook [0095] 44 cross-pin [0096] 46 arrow symbol [0097] 46 positioning arrows [0098] 48 copper strip [0099] 50 aluminum sheet [0100] 52 lithium cell [0101] 54 cell terminal [0102] 56 bayonet closure [0103] 58 insulation layer [0104] 60 notch [0105] 62 writing [0106] 64 profiling [0107] 64 teeth [0108] 66 clamp element [0109] 68 spring clamp ends [0110] 70 side face