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1.

SCREW CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT AND CONNECTION TERMINAL

      
Application Number EP2023078442
Publication Number 2024/083661
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-13
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Severing, Sven

Abstract

The invention relates to a screw connection arrangement (100) for connecting an electrical conductor, having a clamping screw (110), a clamping sleeve body (111) comprising a receiving space (130), and a current bar (112) which is inserted into the receiving space (130) and to which the conductor to be connected can be clamped by means of the clamping screw (110), wherein a protective plate (113) is arranged between the clamping screw (110) and the current bar (112), wherein the protective plate (113) is fastened to the current bar (112) and a first fastening arm (121A) is arranged on a first longitudinal edge face (122A) of the protective plate (113) and a second fastening arm (121B) is arranged on a second longitudinal edge face (122B) of the protective plate (113) arranged opposite the first longitudinal edge face (122A) of the protective plate (113) in order to hold the protective plate (113) on the current bar (112).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/30 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a screw or nut clamping member
  • H01R 4/36 - Conductive members located under tip of screw

2.

CONTACT PIN FOR A CRIMP CONNECTION, CRIMP CONNECTION, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CRIMP CONNECTION

      
Application Number EP2023077515
Publication Number 2024/078951
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-05
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Krome, Karsten
  • Polozun, Vladimir
  • Vandieken, Mirko
  • Klein, Andreas

Abstract

The invention relates to a contact pin for a crimp connection. The contact pin (100, 300, 400) has a full profile at least in a longitudinal section (110) and is formed as a single wire. The contact pin has a conductor cross-section at least in a longitudinal section (110, 120), said conductor cross-section being designed to be mirror-symmetrical with respect to a plane which has the longitudinal axis (L). The contact pin has a connection section (120) which is designed to receive a crimp contact (200). Recesses (130) for receiving crimp tabs (210, 220) are formed on the connection section (120), wherein the connection section (120) tapers towards the longitudinal axis (L) at both sides in a cross-sectional view perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis (L).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping

3.

DEVICE FOR MONITORING A LOAD

      
Application Number EP2023078077
Publication Number 2024/079130
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-10
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner PHOENIX CONTRACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Höft, Wolfgang

Abstract

A device (100) for monitoring a load (102) for an analogue output (114) is described. The device (100) comprises a signal converter (110) that has an input (112) and an analogue output (114). The signal converter (110) can take an input signal applied to the input (112) as a basis for outputting an output signal at the analogue output (114), the output signal being a current or a voltage. A control unit (120) of the device (100) can measure, in addition to the current, the voltage as the output signal or, in addition to the voltage, the current as the output signal at the analogue output (114) and can determine the load (102) from the output signal in combination with the measured current or the measured voltage, and can take the determined load (102) as a basis for outputting a suggestion (104; 106).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08C 19/02 - Electric signal transmission systems in which the signal transmitted is magnitude of current or voltage
  • H02H 9/02 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection responsive to excess current
  • H02H 9/04 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection responsive to excess voltage

4.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A NETWORK COMPRISING AT LEAST A FIRST, A SECOND AND A THIRD NETWORK DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023075439
Publication Number 2024/068310
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-15
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Scholz, Peter
  • Gerke, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a network (10) comprising at least a first, a second and a third network device (1, 2, 2', 3), each of which is designed in accordance with a network topology used for the network (10). Each individual network device comprises a transmitting and receiving unit (23, 23'), a control unit (27) and at least two connection ports (11, 12, 21, 22, 31, 32), so that a first connection port (11) of the first network device (1) is connected to a first connection port (21) of the second network device (2) and a second network port (22) of the second network device (2) is connected to a first connection port (31) of the third network device (3). When the network (10) is operated, at least one of the network devices (1, 2, 2', 3) can be operated in two different operating states, wherein in a first operating state of the network device (1, 2, 2', 3) a purely serial communication path is formed between at least one of the first and the second connection port thereof, the transmitting and receiving unit thereof and the control unit thereof and in a second operating state of the network device (1, 2, 2', 3) a serial communication path is formed between the first connection port thereof and the second connection port thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 12/427 - Loop networks with decentralised control

5.

BACKUP METHOD FOR NETWORK DEVICES CONNECTED TO A NETWORK, AND NETWORK DEVICE DESIGNED FOR THIS PURPOSE

      
Application Number EP2023076207
Publication Number 2024/068460
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-22
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO.KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wattenberg, Mike
  • Kessler, Nicola
  • Gerke, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to: a backup method for network devices connected to a network; and a network device designed for this purpose. In said method, network devices (1, 2, 3) connected to a network (10) are designed to use a protocol for neighbour detection and can transmit their own device information, in accordance with a network topology used for the network, to neighbouring network devices that are connected to the network and are designed to use the protocol for neighbour detection, and can receive device information, in accordance with the network topology, from neighbouring network devices that are connected to the network and are designed to use the protocol for neighbour detection. After two neighbouring network devices (1, 2, 3), which are designed to use the protocol for neighbour detection, are switched on, at least a first of said two network devices (1), having its own first device information, transmits said first device information to the second of said two network devices (2) and stores said information there in a manner associated with the transmitting network device, wherein, if the first network device is replaced with a replacement network device, after the replacement network device is switched on it requests, from the second network device, the transmission of the stored first device information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 45/02 - Topology update or discovery
  • H04L 41/0853 - Retrieval of network configuration; Tracking network configuration history by actively collecting configuration information or by backing up configuration information
  • H04L 41/12 - Discovery or management of network topologies
  • H04L 45/00 - Routing or path finding of packets in data switching networks

6.

NETWORK DEVICE AND SYSTEM WITH BIDIRECTIONAL ENERGY SUPPLY

      
Application Number EP2023076227
Publication Number 2024/068466
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-22
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO.KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Gerke, Michael
  • Scholz, Peter

Abstract

In order to improve, simplify and/or provide a more flexible design for an energy supply to bus users and/or an energy transmission in a bus system, the invention proposes a network device which comprises at least one bus interface (110) for connecting the network device (100) to a bus line (400), in particular a two-wire bus line, wherein the bus interface (110) is designed for data transmission and for energy transmission, and wherein the network device (100) is designed, depending on an operating mode of the network device (100), to selectively draw electrical energy from the bus line (400) or feed electrical energy into the bus line (400). The invention also provides a system having at least two network devices of this type, which are interconnected via a bus line.

IPC Classes  ?

7.

CONTACT INSERT FOR A PLUG CONNECTOR

      
Application Number EP2023075267
Publication Number 2024/068289
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-14
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Brillo, Lukas
  • Gilardoni, Roberto
  • Diessel, Thorsten

Abstract

The invention relates to a contact insert (1) for a plug connector, having an insulating body (2), in which a plurality of contact elements (3) are located, wherein the insulating body (2) has two mutually opposing longitudinal sides (5, 5') and two likewise mutually opposing end faces (6, 6'). The contact insert (1) can be fastened in the housing part (20) of a plug connector particularly simply due to the fact that at least one shoulder (7) and at least one locking element (8) for locking the contact insert (1) in the housing part (20) of a plug connector are located on both end faces (6, 6'), wherein the locking elements (8) can be brought out of a first position (locking position) into a second position (removal position).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/506 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
  • H01R 13/40 - Securing contact members in or to a base or case; Insulating of contact members
  • H01R 13/516 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing

8.

NETWORK FOR EXCHANGING DATA BETWEEN NETWORK DEVICES WITH A BYPASS OPTION

      
Application Number EP2023076218
Publication Number 2024/068463
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-22
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO.KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Gerke, Michael
  • Scholz, Peter

Abstract

The invention relates to a network (10) comprising at least a first, second and third network device (1, 2, 3), each of which is designed in accordance with a network topology used for the network (10). Each individual network device has at least two connection ports (11, 12, 21, 22, 31, 32) so that a first connection port (11) of the first network device (1) is connected to a first connection port (21) of the second network device (2) and a second connection port (22) of the second network device (2) is connected to a first connection port (31) of the third network device (3). The second network device (2) comprises a transmitter and receiver unit (23) and a control unit (27), which is in communicative connection with the transmitter and receiver unit, for controlling the transmission of data. The transmitter and receiver unit (23) is designed to receive data transmitted by the first network device (1), to forward said data to the control unit (27), and to transmit data received by the control unit (27) to the third network device (3). The second network device (2) comprises an actuatable switching device (28) which is located between the first and second connection ports (21, 22) and is designed to galvanically connect said connection ports (21, 22) in the closed state.

IPC Classes  ?

9.

ELECTRICAL PLUG-IN CONNECTION

      
Application Number EP2023075313
Publication Number 2024/061738
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-14
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Schrader, Andreas

Abstract

The invention relates to an electrical plug-in connection (100), comprising a plug (200), comprising a mating plug (300) for receiving the plug (200) and comprising a fastening apparatus (400) for releasably fastening the plug (200) to the mating plug (300), wherein the fastening apparatus (400) has a screw connection (410), wherein the screw connection (410) has a sheet-metal screw (500) with a sheet-metal screw thread (510) and wherein the screw connection (410) has a metal sheet (600, 700, 800) for screwing in of the sheet-metal screw thread (510), the metal sheet having a passage opening (610) for receiving the sheet-metal screw (500).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/621 - Bolt, set screw or screw clamp
  • H01R 9/24 - Terminal blocks
  • H01R 12/72 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures
  • H01R 12/75 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures connecting to cables except for flat or ribbon cables

10.

METHOD FOR ACTUATING AN ELECTROMECHANICAL SWITCHING ELEMENT

      
Application Number EP2023074113
Publication Number 2024/056418
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-04
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schaper, Elmar
  • Winkel, Fabian

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for actuating an electromechanical switching element at least comprising: a plurality of contacts; a coil having an iron core; and an armature, wherein, in the event that a predefined condition is fulfilled, the switching element is repeatedly pulsed on and off during the switch-off process or pulsed off and on during the switch-on process at a predefined point in time within an overtravel range in such a way that the coil current flowing into the coil oscillates between a predefined maximum value and a minimum value so that the armature moves within the overtravel range, thereby causing the contacts to rub against one another without becoming detached from one another, the minimum value being defined as the current value at the point in time at which the armature begins to detach from the iron core.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 1/60 - Auxiliary means structurally associated with the switch for cleaning or lubricating contact-making surfaces
  • H01H 47/00 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the relay and designed to obtain desired operating characteristics or to provide energising current

11.

CRIMP ADAPTER, CRIMP ARRANGEMENT AND PLUG CONNECTOR

      
Application Number EP2023073488
Publication Number 2024/052148
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-28
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Beckmann, Ralf
  • Brand, Fredrik
  • Dux, Andreas

Abstract

The invention relates to a crimp adapter (100) to be arranged on a crimp contact element (300), having a base body (110), which can be plugged onto the crimp contact element (300) in a radial direction (R), an actuation portion (111) movable relative to the base body (110), and a latching element (114) arranged on the actuation portion (111).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/434 - Securing in a demountable manner by locking means on resilient contact members by separate resilient locking means on contact member, e.g. retainer collar or ring around contact member
  • H01R 4/20 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping using a crimping sleeve
  • H01R 13/506 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
  • H01R 24/30 - Coupling parts carrying pins, blades or analogous contacts and secured only to wire or cable with additional earth or shield contacts

12.

DC VOLTAGE SWITCHING DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED INTERRUPTION MECHANISM

      
Application Number EP2023073942
Publication Number 2024/052213
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-31
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO.KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Grote, Tobias
  • Heuer, Lutz
  • Schürgens, Detlev

Abstract

The invention relates to a DC voltage switching device (100) for coupling a DC voltage load (200) to a DC voltage source (4) via a positive conductor (8) and a negative conductor (10), the DC voltage switching device having a housing or being at least partially surrounded by a housing. At least one first switching element (101), in particular a semiconductor-based, electronically controllable switching element, is contained inside the housing and is integrated in the positive conductor (8) and/or in the negative conductor (10) for coupling and decoupling of the DC voltage load (200). The DC voltage device is characterised in that the housing has at least two housing parts (100-1, 100-2) which are mechanically coupled to one another and can be moved relative to one another, the housing being closed in a first position of these two housing parts which can be moved relative to one another and the housing being open in a second position of the housing parts which can be moved relative to one another, and at least one of the positive and negative conductors (8, 10) being interrupted as a result of the second position.

13.

CONNECTION TERMINAL FOR CONNECTING AN ELECTRICAL WIRE

      
Application Number EP2023071786
Publication Number 2024/037909
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-07
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Geisler, Dennis
  • Schafmeister, Arndt

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection terminal (1, 1A, 1B) for connecting an electrical wire (2), said terminal comprising a housing part (10, 10A, 10B), a contact element (11) arranged on the housing part (10, 10A, 10B) and which has a contact portion (110) for electrically contacting an electrical wire (2), a spring element (12) which has a clamping leg (120) adjustable relative to the housing part (10, 10A, 10B), and an actuation element (14) which is arranged on the housing part (10, 10A, 10B) so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis (S) and which is pivotable from an unactuated position into an actuated position, in order to adjust the clamping leg (120). The actuation element (14) has a first sliding face (147) formed on a body portion (144) of the actuation element (14), and the housing part (10, 10A, 10B) has a second sliding face (16) formed on a housing portion (160) for slidingly supporting the first sliding face (147) when the actuation element (14) pivots about the pivot axis (S).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
  • H01R 9/24 - Terminal blocks

14.

MAGAZINE FOR KEEPING ELECTRICAL ADD-ON COMPONENTS

      
Application Number EP2023069794
Publication Number 2024/028089
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-17
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Rey, Henning
  • Marten, Christoph

Abstract

A magazine for keeping electrical add-on components (9A – 9N) which can be mounted on a carrying rail, the magazine having a holding rail (3), wherein the holding rail (3) has a fin (31), which runs in a running direction, V, of the holding rail (3) and comprises collar elements (33A, 33B) lying opposite one another, as seen in the running direction, V, on the sides of the fin (31), for connecting to a holding geometry (51) of the electrical add-on components (9A – 9N); and having a mount (5), which can be arranged on a holding means (7), wherein the holding rail (3) and the mount (5) have respectively corresponding coupling elements (11A, 11B), for releasably connecting the holding rail (3) to the mount (5). The invention also proposes an arrangement for keeping electrical add-on components (9A- 9N) that can be mounted on a carrying rail.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 9/26 - Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail or strip-mounting
  • H01R 43/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
  • B65D 71/50 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottles; Bales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed otherwise than by folding a blank
  • B65G 47/90 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials
  • H02B 1/052 - Mounting on rails

15.

TECHNOLOGY FOR DISSIPATING HEAT FROM AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT

      
Application Number EP2023070451
Publication Number 2024/028146
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-24
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Best, Frank

Abstract

The invention describes a technology for dissipating heat from an electrical circuit. According to one aspect, a device (100) comprises a heat sink (110) and at least one heat transfer module (120). The heat sink (110) has a heat sink base (114) and a plurality of cooling fins (112), which extend from the heat sink base, for discharging heat. Each heat transfer module (120) is mechanically and thermally conductively connected or connectable to the heat sink (110) at a first end (122) by means of a press-fit (130) and/or a metal integral connection at a joining point of the heat sink (110). Each heat transfer module (120) has, at a second end (124) of the heat transfer module (120), the second end being at a distance from the first end (122), a contact area (144) which is designed to make contact with at least one heat discharge point (142) of the electrical circuit to absorb the heat from the electrical circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

16.

DC SWITCHGEAR AND SWITCH DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR EARTH FAULT DETECTION DURING A SWITCH-ON PROCESS FOR SWITCHING ON A CONNECTED DC LOAD, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE DC SWITCHGEAR OR THE SWITCH DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023069512
Publication Number 2024/022840
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-13
Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO.KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Grote, Tobias
  • Heuer, Lutz
  • Schürgens, Detlev
  • Plewka, Dirk

Abstract

The invention relates to, inter alia, a DC switchgear (100), in particular for earth fault detection during a switch-on process for switching on a connected DC load (200), and a switch system (300) comprising said DC switchgear (100). The DC switchgear (100) comprises a first and a second input connection (IN+, IN-) for applying an external DC voltage, a first and second output connection (OUT+, OUT-) for electrically connecting the DC load (200), a positive conductor (8) running between the first input connection (IN+) and the first output connection (OUT+) and a negative conductor (10) running between the second input connection (IN+) and the second output connection (OUT+), a first semiconductor-based controllable switch element (101), a current measuring device (116), a first and second electromechanical switch (108, 110), an electrically activatable and deactiveateable precharging switch (105) with a current-limiting device (104), and a control and evaluation device (150). The current measuring device (116), the first switch element (101) and the first electromechanical switch (108) are arranged in the positive conductor (8) or in the negative conductor (10), while the second electromechanical switch (110) is arranged in the other respective conductor. The control and evaluation device (150) is designed such that, at the beginning of a switch-on process, it carries out steps to detect an earth fault on the output side of the DC switchgear (100) and to terminate the switch-on process in the event of a detected earth fault.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 3/16 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to fault current to earth, frame or mass
  • H02H 11/00 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for preventing the switching-on in case an undesired electric working condition might result
  • H02H 3/087 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current for dc applications

17.

SPACER

      
Application Number EP2023070849
Publication Number 2024/023222
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-27
Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Rey, Henning
  • Gense, Alexander
  • Tarrach, Timo
  • Frischemeier, Jens

Abstract

A spacer for defining a spacing between an end region of a supporting rail (7) and a severing means (51) of a severing device (5), having: a main body (3) having a base surface (31) disposable on the supporting rail (7), wherein a positioning means (33) is arranged on the base surface (31) and is adapted to interact with a contour feature (71B) of the supporting rail (7) in order to define the position of the main body (3) on the supporting rail (7); and to define a spacer means (35), arranged positionally adjustably on the main body (3) and adapted to the spacing between the supporting rail (7) and the severing means (51). Furthermore, the invention proposes an arrangement having a spacer (1), a severing device (5) having a severing means (51); and a supporting rail (7).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23D 33/10 - Stops for positioning work
  • B23D 33/00 - Accessories for shearing machines or shearing devices

18.

CONNECTION TERMINAL FOR CONNECTING AN ELECTRICAL LINE

      
Application Number EP2023069280
Publication Number 2024/017725
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-12
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Geisler, Dennis

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection terminal (1) for connecting an electrical line (2), comprising a housing (10) having a plug opening (101) into which the electrical line (2) can be inserted to connect to the connection terminal (1). On the housing (10), a contact element (11) for making electrical contact with the electrical line (2) and a spring element (12) are arranged, which has a clamping portion (120) for acting on the electrical line (2) in order to bring the electrical line (2) in contact with the contact element (11). An actuation element (14), which can be adjusted from a non-actuated position into an actuated position in order to adjust the clamping portion (120), can be swivelled relative to the housing (10). A release element (13) has a supporting end (132) arranged stationarily relative to the housing (10) and a release portion (130) that can be elastically adjusted relative to the supporting end (132), wherein the actuation element (14) is designed to engage with the release element (13) in the actuated position such that the actuation element (14) is held in the actuated position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member

19.

CONNECTION TERMINAL FOR CONNECTING AN ELECTRICAL WIRE

      
Application Number EP2023069305
Publication Number 2024/017732
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-12
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Geisler, Dennis
  • Begemann, Klaus
  • Schäfer, Sebastian

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection terminal (1) for connecting an electrical wire (2) comprising a housing (10) having an insertion opening (101) into which the electrical wire (2) can be inserted to connect to the connection terminal (1). Disposed on the housing (10) are a contact element (11) for electrically contacting the electrical wire (2) and a spring element (12) which has a clamping portion (120) for interacting with the electrical wire (2) in order to bring the electrical wire (2) into contact with the contact element (11). An actuation element (14), which can be moved from a non-actuated position into an actuated position in order to move the clamping portion (120), can be swivelled relative to the housing (10). A release element (13) has a supporting end (132) connected to the housing (10) and a release portion (130) that can be elastically moved relative to the supporting end (132), the actuation element (14) being designed to engage the release element (13) when in the actuated position so that the actuation element (14) is held in the actuated position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
  • H01R 9/24 - Terminal blocks

20.

METHOD FOR REDUCED-BOUNCE SWITCHING OF AN ELECTROMECHANICAL SWITCHING ELEMENT

      
Application Number EP2023069681
Publication Number 2024/017795
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-14
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Winkel, Fabian
  • Dr. Scholz, Peter

Abstract

Proposed is a method for reduced-bounce switching of an electromechanical switching element that comprises multiple contacts and an armature, characterized in that, in a first step, a specified number of switching operations are performed in an initial phase in order to ascertain a reference value for bounce of the contacts and in order to limit a search space for at least a time and at least a duration of a switching signal for reducing bounce, wherein, during a switching operation that follows the initial phase, a switching signal in the form of a single pulse or in the form of several pulses, each at a specified time and each of a specified duration, is changed within the search space in order to reduce bounce of the contacts by deceleration of the armature.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03K 5/1254 - Suppression or limitation of noise or interference specially adapted for pulses generated by closure of switches, i.e. anti-bouncing devices
  • H01H 47/04 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the relay and designed to obtain desired operating characteristics or to provide energising current for modifying the operation of the relay for holding armature in attracted position, e.g. when initial energising circuit is interrupted or with reduced energising current

21.

CONNECTION TERMINAL FOR CONNECTING AN ELECTRICAL LINE

      
Application Number EP2023070125
Publication Number 2024/017993
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-20
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Geisler, Dennis

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection terminal (1) for connecting an electrical line (2) comprising a housing (10), a contact element (11) arranged on the housing (10), a spring element (12) arranged on the housing (10) and having a clamping portion (120) for acting on the electrical line (2), and a release element (13). The clamping portion (120) is retained in a position relative to the housing (10) in the open position. The release element (13) is designed to cooperate with the electrical line (2) when it is being introduced into the plug opening (100) in order to release the clamping portion (120) from the open position. The contact element (11) comprises a contacting unit (111) for making contact with an associated electrical assembly (5), a first portion extending from the contacting unit (111) and forming a contact section (110), and a second portion extending from the contacting unit (111) and forming a tapping section (112) for making electrical contact with a testing tool (4).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
  • H01R 9/24 - Terminal blocks

22.

CONNECTION ASSEMBLY WITH A PLURALITY OF CONNECTION TERMINALS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LINES

      
Application Number EP2023070126
Publication Number 2024/017994
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-20
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Geisler, Dennis
  • Schäfer, Sebastian

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection assembly (3) comprising a plurality of connection terminals (1, 1A, 1B) for connecting electrical lines (2), wherein the connection terminals (1, 1A, 1B) each have a housing part (10, 10A, 10B), a contact element (11) arranged on the housing part (10, 10A, 10B) for electrically contacting an electrical line (2), and a spring element (12) with a clamping portion (120) that can be adjusted relative to the housing part (10, 10A, 10B). The housing parts (10, 10A, 10B) of the connection terminals (1, 1A, 1B) are lined up next to one another along a line-up direction (A). The housing parts (10, 10A, 10B) of the connection terminals (1, 1A, 1B) that are lined up next to one another can be introduced into an outer housing (30) in an assembly direction (M), wherein the outer housing (30) has a first guide unit (31) with at least one first guide portion (310, 310', 311, 311') and the lined-up housing parts (10, 10A, 10B) have a second guide unit (16) with at least one second guide portion (160, 160', 161, 161').

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
  • H01R 9/24 - Terminal blocks

23.

CONNECTION ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number EP2023068649
Publication Number 2024/017653
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-06
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hoppmann, Ralph
  • Reineke, Michael
  • Selse, Andre

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection assembly (100) for connecting an electrical conductor (200), comprising: a housing (110); a conductor connection space (111) formed in the housing (110); a current bar (112), against which the conductor (200) to be connected, that is introduced into the conductor connection space (111), can be clamped; a clamping spring (113) having a clamping portion (115) that can be transferred into a clamping position and into an open position; an actuation element (116), having a main body (118), with which the clamping portion (115) of the clamping spring (113) can be transferred from the clamping position into the open position when moving the actuation element (116) along an actuation direction (B), wherein, in the open position of the clamping spring (113), the actuation element (116) is engaged in a fixed position relative to the housing (110) via an engagement with the housing (110); and a pressure element (123) arranged in the housing (110) and having a pressure surface (136) which can be actuated by the conductor (200) to be connected in order to transfer the clamping spring (113) from the open position into the clamping position and, via the actuation of the pressure surface (136), the pressure element (123) can be actuated in such a way that the clamping portion (115) is released in order to swivel from the open position into the clamping position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member

24.

CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE CONNECTION TERMINAL FOR CONNECTING AN ELECTRICAL LINE

      
Application Number EP2023069291
Publication Number 2024/017727
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-12
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Geisler, Dennis

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection arrangement (3) comprising a connection terminal (1, 1A, 1B) for connecting an electrical line (2), and a housing. The connection terminal (1, 1A, 1B) comprises a contact element (11) arranged on the housing and having a contact section (110), a spring element (12) having a clamping portion (120) that can be adjusted relative to the housing, and an actuation element (14) that is swivellably arranged on the housing, wherein the actuation element (14) has an actuation section (141) for actuation by a user and an effective section (144) for acting on the clamping portion (120) and can be adjusted from a non-actuated position into an actuated position in order to transfer the clamping portion (120) into an open position in which the clamping portion (120) is spaced apart from the contact section (110) in comparison to the clamping position. According to the invention, the housing has two edge sections (109) extending in parallel to one another, forming a receiving opening (102) between them, in which the actuation section (141) of the actuation element (14) lies in the actuated position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
  • H01R 9/24 - Terminal blocks

25.

TOOLLESSLY CONFIGURABLE PLUG-IN CONNECTOR WITH A VARIABLE CABLE OUTLET DIRECTION

      
Application Number EP2023069599
Publication Number 2024/017778
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-14
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Blauth, Michael
  • Mestars, Jochen
  • Rasmussen, Lars
  • Røntved Jørgensen, Jesper

Abstract

The present invention relates to a plug-in connector (400) for connecting at least one electrical conductor (L) of a cable (K) in order to transmit preferably electrical energy and/or electrical signals, wherein the plug-in connector (400) has a base housing part (100) with a plug-in section (101) which extends in a plug-in direction (X) of the plug-in connector (400) for forming a plug-in connection with a mating plug-in connector and in which at least one contact element is received for forming a plug-in face (102) of the plug-in connector (400), wherein the plug-in connector (400) is configured for connecting the at least one contact element to the at least one electrical conductor (L), wherein the plug-in connector (400) has a covering housing part (200) comprising a cable outlet (201) for receiving the cable (K) in order to guide the cable (K) in a defined cable outlet direction (Y1, Y2) at least in sections when the plug-in connector (400) is in an assembled state, wherein the base housing part (100) and the covering housing part (200) are configured to be toollessly assembled with each other, preferably perpendicularly to the plug-in direction (X), in order to fasten the covering housing part (200) to the base housing part (100). The present invention also relates to an arrangement comprising a plug-in connector (400) and comprising a cable (K).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 9/24 - Terminal blocks
  • H01R 13/58 - Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip
  • H01R 13/506 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases

26.

DC VOLTAGE SWITCHING DEVICE FOR PRECHARGING PARASITIC CAPACITANCES

      
Application Number EP2023069057
Publication Number 2024/013105
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-10
Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO.KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Grote, Tobias
  • Heuer, Lutz
  • Schürgens, Detlev

Abstract

The present invention relates to a DC voltage switching device (100) for coupling, more particularly for switching on a DC voltage load (200), which comprises a first and a second input terminal (IN+, IN-) which are designed to apply an external DC voltage, a first and a second output terminal (OUT+, OUT-) which are designed to electrically connect a DC voltage load (200), a positive conductor (8) which runs between the first input terminal (IN+) and the first output terminal (OUT+), a negative conductor (10) which runs between the second input terminal (IN-) and the second output terminal (OUT-), a first semiconductor-based, controllable switching element (101, 101') which is arranged in the positive conductor (8) or in the negative conductor (10), an electromechanical switch (108) arranged in the positive conductor (8), an electromechanical switch (110) arranged in the negative conductor (10), and a first precharging branch (120) comprising a series circuit of a second controllable switching element (123) and a first current limiting device (124), wherein the first precharging branch (120) is arranged between the positive conductor (8) and the negative conductor (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 9/54 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the switching device and for which no provision exists elsewhere
  • H01H 33/59 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the switch and not otherwise provided for, e.g. for ensuring operation of the switch at a predetermined point in the ac cycle
  • H02H 3/087 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current for dc applications
  • H02H 7/26 - Sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, e.g. for disconnecting a section on which a short-circuit, earth fault, or arc discharge has occurred

27.

METHOD AND OPERATING DEVICE FOR EXCHANGING DATA

      
Application Number EP2023069051
Publication Number 2024/013101
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-10
Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO.KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kühnl, Claus Peter
  • Korrek, Andre
  • Wimmer, Lars-Peter
  • Hirsch, Thomas
  • Hülter-Hassler, Christian
  • Charnyshou, Aliaksandr
  • Vetter, Immanuel

Abstract

In order to close the communication gap between a cloud-based planning or configuration programme and an operating programme on an operating device for operating an automation system, the invention provides a method for exchanging data between a configuration application (160, 360) and at least one electronic device (110) connected to an operating device (155), in which method, in particular, an instance (160) of a configuration application running on the operating device (155) calls up a web server application (180, 180') installed on the operating device (155) in order to exchange data between the instance (160) of the configuration application running on the operating device (155) and the at least one electronic device (110) via the web server application (180, 180'). The invention also relates to an operating device (155) designed to perform the method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control (DNC), flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), integrated manufacturing systems (IMS), computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)
  • H04L 67/02 - Protocols based on web technology, e.g. hypertext transfer protocol [HTTP]
  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors

28.

DEVICE FOR MONITORING A POWER SUPPLY

      
Application Number EP2023067967
Publication Number 2024/003335
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-30
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Alsdorf, Lars
  • Zeuch, Jochen
  • Haneke, Alexander

Abstract

According to one aspect, a device (20) for monitoring a power supply (10) for safety extra low voltage, comprises: a first monitoring element (110), which is designed to monitor a first current (I1) and a first voltage (U1), which are output on the secondary side by a voltage converter (100); a primary-side control element (105) that is connected to the first monitoring element (110) in a signal conducting manner and is designed to control the voltage converter (100) on the primary side on the basis of the first current (I1) and the first voltage (U1), if a first threshold value is exceeded; and, a second monitoring element (120), which is designed to monitor a second current (I2) and a second voltage (U2), wherein the second current (I2) and the second voltage (U2) are based on the first current (I1) and the first voltage (U1), wherein the second monitoring element (120) is supplied with the first current (I1) and the first voltage (U1) by the first monitoring element (110), wherein the primary-side control element (105) is connected to the second monitoring element (120) in a signal conducting manner, and is designed to control the voltage converter (100) on the primary side on the basis of the second current (I2) and the second voltage (U2), if a second threshold value is exceeded.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 3/087 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current for dc applications
  • H02H 3/093 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current with timing means
  • H02H 3/20 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess voltage
  • H02H 3/40 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to ratio of voltage and current
  • H02H 3/42 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to product of voltage and current
  • H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02H 1/00 - EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS - Details of emergency protective circuit arrangements
  • H02H 3/00 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection
  • H02H 3/05 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection - Details with means for increasing reliability, e.g. redundancy arrangements

29.

CASCADED AC/DC CONVERTER HAVING AN INTERMEDIATE CIRCUIT VOLTAGE MATCHING CONVERTER AND LLC OUTPUT CONVERTER AND SPREAD-SPECTRUM OPERATION BY WAY OF INTERMEDIATE CIRCUIT VOLTAGE MODULATION

      
Application Number EP2023067107
Publication Number 2023/247751
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-23
Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schacht, Benjamin
  • Willenberg, Mario
  • Ickert, Harry

Abstract

According to a first aspect, the invention provides a device (200-1) for providing a stable DC voltage supply (220). The device (200-1) comprises a matching converter (206) that is electrically conductively connected or connectable, on an input side of the matching converter (206), to a DC voltage source (202, 204) or an AC voltage source (202), and comprises an LLC converter (100) that is electrically conductively connected or connectable, on an input side, to an output side of the matching converter (206). The LLC converter (100) is designed to provide a stable DC voltage supply (220) on an output side, wherein a DC voltage of the output-side stable DC voltage supply (220) is a function of a switching frequency of the LLC converter (100). The matching converter (206) comprises a control unit (208) that is designed to overlay an output DC voltage of the matching converter (206) with an AC voltage (218). An amplitude of the overlaid AC voltage (218) is less than the output DC voltage. A frequency of the overlaid AC voltage (218) is lower than the switching frequency of the LLC converter (100).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 3/00 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output with intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate ac using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 1/14 - Arrangements for reducing ripples from dc input or output
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/156 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators

30.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR HOUSING OF ELECTRICAL DEVICES

      
Application Number EP2023065812
Publication Number 2023/242196
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-13
Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Meene, Florian
  • Reffelmann, Peter

Abstract

According to a first aspect, a housing (10) for accommodating an electrical circuit (26) comprises a first housing part (20) having a rectangular housing base (22) and a first side wall (24) extending perpendicularly at a first end of the housing base (22); a second housing part (40) having a rectangular housing cover (42) and two mutually parallel second side walls extending perpendicularly from the housing cover at opposite edges of the housing cover (42), wherein the housing base (22) and the housing cover (42) are parallel, and the first side wall (24) is perpendicular to the second side walls, and wherein the housing cover (42) has, at the first end, at least one connecting tab (45) to which the first side wall (24) is mechanically connected or connectable by means of a connecting element (46); and a third housing part (60) which can be fitted on at a second end situated opposite the first end in order to be mechanically connected to each of the housing base (22), the second side walls and the housing cover (42).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
  • H05K 5/04 - Metal casings
  • G06F 1/18 - Packaging or power distribution

31.

CORELESS PLANAR TRANSFORMER

      
Application Number EP2023063089
Publication Number 2023/232458
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-16
Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO.KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Scholz, Peter
  • Reinhold, Christian

Abstract

The present invention relates to a planar transformer which comprises a series of multiple layers arranged parallel to a common plane, in which series a conductive layer and an insulating layer are arranged alternatingly in succession, such that one insulating layer is arranged between each pair of conductive layers. The planar transformer also comprises a plurality of DC-isolated circuits and a plurality of conductor windings. Each circuit comprises at least one conductor winding. Each conductor winding extends parallel to the common plane and is formed as a conductor path structure of a conductive layer. The planar transformer is characterized in that it is a magnetic-core-less transformer and comprises at least one first shielding surface which is arranged parallel to the common plane and forms at least one part of a conductive layer and is designed to electromagnetically shield at least one of the plurality of conductor windings with respect to a region outside the planar transformer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 27/28 - Coils; Windings; Conductive connections
  • H01F 27/36 - Electric or magnetic shields or screens

32.

CONNECTOR DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023064535
Publication Number 2023/232862
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-31
Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Struckmeier, Armin
  • Hieber, Alexander
  • Sahm, Jürgen
  • Ritter, Holger

Abstract

A connector device (1) comprises a housing (10) having a housing wall (100) and an opening (101) formed therein, a circuit carrier (11A-11C), which is arranged in the housing (10), and a connector element (12A-12C) to which a mating connector element (2) can be connected in order to establish a conductive connection with the circuit carrier (11A-11C), wherein the connector element (12A-12C) is arranged in the opening (101). Provision is made here for an outer surface (120) of the connector element (12A-12C) to form a press fit with an inner surface (102) of the opening (101) and for a circumferential groove (121) to be formed on the outer surface (120) of the connector element (12A-12C) and/or on the inner surface (102) of the opening (101), wherein a sealing ring (13), which is arranged in the groove (121), seals off the connector element (12A-12C) from the opening (101).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 5/06 - Hermetically-sealed casings
  • H01R 13/533 - Bases or cases made for use in extreme conditions, e.g. high temperature, radiation, vibration, corrosive environment, pressure
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases

33.

PUNCH DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023063634
Publication Number 2023/232538
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-22
Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Rey, Henning
  • Marten, Christoph
  • Naguschewski, Bernd

Abstract

A punch device for generating breakthroughs for cable screw connections in a sheet-like material (17), having: an upper stamp (3) with a punching face (31) for generating at least one breakthrough in the sheet-like material (17), wherein at least one contour (171A-171N, 173A-173N) of the breakthrough is formed in the sheet-like material (17); and a counter-holder (5), wherein the upper stamp (3) with the punching face (31) is arranged to be lowerable in the direction of the counter-holder (5), wherein the punching face (31) is designed extending obliquely in order to reduce a punching force when generating the breakthroughs with different diameters. The invention further proposes an arrangement having a punch device, and a method for generating breakthroughs for cable screw connections in a sheet-like material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B26F 1/02 - Perforating by punching, e.g. with relatively-reciprocating punch and bed
  • B26D 5/10 - Hand or foot actuated means
  • B26D 7/01 - Means for holding or positioning work
  • B26D 5/18 - Toggle-link means
  • B26F 1/14 - Punching tools; Punching dies
  • B26F 1/44 - Cutters therefor; Dies therefor

34.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

      
Application Number EP2023062257
Publication Number 2023/222451
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-09
Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Krome, Karsten
  • Stamm, Sebastian
  • Monzer, Benjamin
  • Rosemeyer, Ulrich

Abstract

An electrical connector (1) comprises a body (10) which has a contact side (100) at which the body (10) can be placed against a printed circuit board (2), a first conductor (11) with a first section (110) and a second section (111), and a second conductor (12) with a first section (120) and a second section (121), wherein the first section (110) of the first conductor (11) and the first section (120) of the second conductor (12) run at a distance from each other and the second section (111) of the first conductor (11) and the second section (121) of the second conductor (12) together project from the body (10) on the contact side (100) adjacent to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/6594 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the shield being mounted on a PCB and connected to conductive members
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
  • H01R 13/6597 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a contact of the connector
  • H01R 12/58 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals terminals for insertion into holes
  • H01R 13/6585 - Shielding material individually surrounding or interposed between mutually spaced contacts

35.

ELECTRONIC HOUSING

      
Application Number EP2023059518
Publication Number 2023/202923
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-12
Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Eusterholz, Helmut
  • Picherer, Lisa

Abstract

The invention relates to an electronic housing for receiving a printed circuit board (100), having a first housing part (3A) and a second housing part (3B). The housing parts (3A, 3B) can be joined together along a joint edge (9) in a form-fitting and separable manner, and the housing parts (3A, 3B) have lateral walls (5AA – 5BD) at the edges, said lateral walls adjoining one another and forming a housing shell, wherein a first lateral wall (5AA) of the first housing part (3A) is designed to be lower than a second lateral wall (5AB) of the first housing part (3A) in at least one region, said second lateral wall lying opposite the first lateral wall (5AA), in order to insert the printed circuit board (100) into the first housing part (3A) via the first lateral wall (5AA), and the second level wall (5AB) has at least one opening (11) for introducing a connection element (103) connected to the printed circuit board (100) into the opening (11). The invention additionally relates to a system having an electronic housing and a printed circuit board (100) which is received in the electronic housing (1) and which comprises at least one connection element (103).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
  • H02G 3/14 - Fastening of cover or lid to box
  • H02G 3/10 - Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes for surface mounting on a wall

36.

CONNECTION ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number EP2023059701
Publication Number 2023/198842
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-13
Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Selse, Andre
  • Reineke, Michael
  • Hoppmann, Ralph
  • Gebhardt, Martin
  • Berghahn, Kevin

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection assembly (100) for connecting an electrical conductor (200), comprising: a housing (110); a conductor connection space (111) formed in the housing; a current bar (112), against which the conductor (200) to be connected, that is introduced into the conductor connection space (111), can be clamped; a clamping spring (113) having a clamping portion (115) that can be transferred into a clamping position and into an open position; an actuation element (116) with which the clamping portion (115) of the clamping spring (113) can be transferred from the clamping position into the open position; and a slider assembly (150) on which a retaining element (124A, 124B) is formed for retaining the clamping portion (115) in the open position; wherein the slider assembly (150) has a slider element (123) that is linearly slidingly arranged in the housing (110); wherein the slider element (123) has a pressure surface (133), which can be actuated by the conductor (200) to be connected in order to transfer the clamping spring (113) from the open position into the clamping position, and, via the actuation of the pressure surface (133), the slider element (123) can be linearly slid in a sliding direction (S) in such a way that the clamping portion (115) can be disengaged from the at least one retaining element (124A, 124B) of the slider assembly (150).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member

37.

DETECTION OF A SWITCHED STATE OF A SWITCH ELEMENT

      
Application Number EP2023058533
Publication Number 2023/194251
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-31
Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO.KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Rohs, Markus
  • Franke, Felix
  • Uceda Perona, Fabio

Abstract

The invention relates to a circuit assembly and a method for detecting a switched state of a switch element (SW3) within a current supply path. The switch element (SW3) has two connections (11, 12), is arranged in the current supply path between two connection ends (11', 12') of the current supply path, the connections (11, 12) being electrically connected to one each of the connection ends (11', 12'), and is designed to assume a selectively either closing or interrupting switched state. In the closing switched state a switch path running between the two connections (11, 12) is closed in order to close the current supply path between the connection ends (11', 12'), and in the interrupting switched state of the switch path running between the two connections (11, 12) is opened to interrupt the current supply path between the connection ends (11', 12'). A diagnosis circuit comprises an auxiliary circuit designed so as to incorporate the current supply path running at least between the connection ends (11', 12') with switch element (SW3) arranged therebetween, and is designed to supply the auxiliary circuit with an auxiliary voltage, to sense a voltage applied between the two connection ends (11', 12') at the switch element (SW3), to output an output signal corresponding to the sensed voltage, and to evaluate the output signal in relation to the present switched state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 9/16 - Indicators for switching condition, e.g. "on" or "off"
  • H01H 47/00 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the relay and designed to obtain desired operating characteristics or to provide energising current

38.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A LEAD FRAME PART AND SOCKET TERMINAL COMPRISING A LEAD FRAME PART

      
Application Number EP2023058529
Publication Number 2023/194250
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-31
Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO.KG (Germany)
Inventor Schaper, Elmar

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a lead frame part for a terminal block or socket terminal from a blank, comprising the following steps: - providing a blank, stamped out of a metal material and comprising at least two electrical connection strips, each having a first end and a pair of unfinished contact elements formed thereon, wherein in a first direction the first ends of the electrical connection strips are a distance apart from one another which corresponds to at least a first distance, - forming a respective pair of unfinished contact elements into a pair of contact elements in order to create a contact region for receiving wire contacts of an electrical component, and - shaping at least one portion of one of the electrical connection strips in such a way that the distance between the first ends of the at least two electrical connection strips in the first direction is reduced to a predetermined second distance that is smaller than the first distance. The invention further relates to a socket terminal designed to receive a relay and comprising such a manufactured lead frame part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 9/26 - Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail or strip-mounting
  • H01R 43/16 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing contact members, e.g. by punching and by bending
  • H01R 13/11 - Resilient sockets

39.

HYBRID PLUG CONNECTOR PART FOR PLUGGED CONNECTION TO AN ASSOCIATED HYBRID MATING PLUG CONNECTOR PART

      
Application Number EP2023057768
Publication Number 2023/186769
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-27
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Boršnak, Blaž

Abstract

A hybrid plug connector part (1, 2) for plugged connection to an associated hybrid mating plug connector part (2, 1) comprises an insulating body (10, 20) and an engagement element (14, 24) that is arranged on the insulating body (10, 20) and is able to be brought into engagement with a mating engagement element (24, 14) of the hybrid mating plug connector part (2, 1) along a plugging direction (E). A wall (140, 240) runs around the plugging direction (E) on the engagement element (14, 24). At least one first electrical contact element (15, 25) for transmitting a data signal is arranged on the engagement element (14, 24). At least one second electrical contact element (12, 13, 22, 23) is used to transmit an electrical power signal. Provision is made here to arrange, on the wall (140, 240), an electrically conductive shielding section (16, 26) that runs around the plugging direction (E), is formed by a coating and serves to electrically shield the first electrical contact element (15, 25) arranged on the engagement element (14, 24), wherein the shielding section (16, 26) extends entirely around the at least one first electrical contact element (14, 24), but not around the at least one second electrical contact element (12, 13, 22, 23).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 24/86 - Parallel contacts arranged about a common axis
  • H01R 107/00 - Four or more poles
  • H01R 13/6588 - Shielding material individually surrounding or interposed between mutually spaced contacts with through openings for individual contacts

40.

CLAMPING UNIT FOR ELECTRICALLY CONTACTING A PLURALITY OF ELECTRIC CONTACTS WITH A PLURALITY OF ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS

      
Application Number EP2023057897
Publication Number 2023/186846
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-28
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Trinh, Dat-Minh
  • Schaper, Elmar
  • Blome, Helge

Abstract

The invention relates to a clamping unit (10) for electrically contacting a plurality of electric contacts (11), in particular electric contact holes (11) or contact areas of a printed circuit board (12), with a plurality of electric conductors, comprising a plurality of electrically conductive clamping elements (13), each of which has a contact element (14), in particular in the form of a contact pin, for electrically connecting to one of the electric contacts (11) and a connection terminal (15) for contacting one of the electric conductors, wherein the clamping elements (13) are arranged such that the contact elements (14) are arranged on the lower face (17) of the clamping unit (10), and the connection terminals (15) are arranged in receiving chambers (18) for receiving the electric conductors. Each of the receiving chambers (18) has an insert opening (20) on an upper face (19) of the clamping unit (10) for inserting the electric conductors; the longitudinal axis (23) of the contact element (14) is axially offset relative to the central longitudinal axis (24) of the receiving chamber (18) in which the corresponding connection terminal (15) is arranged for multiple clamping elements (13), preferably for all of the clamping elements (13); and at opposing edges (32) of the clamping unit (10), the clamping elements (13) lying closest to each edge (32) are arranged such that the longitudinal axis (23) of each contact element (14) has a greater distance to the edge (32) than the central longitudinal axis (24) of the corresponding receiving chamber (18) in which the corresponding connection terminal (15) is arranged.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
  • H01R 9/26 - Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail or strip-mounting
  • H01R 12/51 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures
  • H01R 12/58 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals terminals for insertion into holes

41.

FUNCTIONAL UNIT COMPRISING AN ELECTRICAL TERMINAL STRIP AND A PLUG

      
Application Number EP2023056756
Publication Number 2023/180170
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-16
Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kloppenburg, Christian
  • Görlitzer, Dirk
  • Schloo, Torsten
  • Wetter, Martin

Abstract

A functional unit comprising an electrical terminal strip (1) and a plug (2) is illustrated and described, wherein the terminal strip (1) has a terminal housing (3) in which a plurality of connection elements (4, 5) are arranged and at least one opening (7) for inserting the plug (2) into the terminal strip (1) is formed, and wherein the plug (2) has at least one contact tongue (8, 8'). The functional unit can extend the functionality of a test plug system in that at least one switch (9, 10) is arranged in the terminal housing (3) in such a way that the at least one switch (9, 10) is operated by a contact tongue (8, 8') of the plug (2) when the plug (2), by way of its contact tongue (8, 8'), is inserted into the opening (7) and that the at least one switch (9, 10) is electrically connected to the connection elements (4, 5), so that the status of the switch (9, 10) can be transmitted as a signal via the connection elements (4, 5).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 9/26 - Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail or strip-mounting
  • H01R 13/703 - Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch operated by engagement or disengagement of coupling parts

42.

MANAGEMENT AND UPDATING SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATION DEVICES OF AN AUTOMATION SYSTEM CONNECTED TO AN OT NETWORK

      
Application Number EP2023057462
Publication Number 2023/180442
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-23
Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO.KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fast, Arno Martin
  • Waldeck, Boris
  • Wegener, Friedrich

Abstract

The invention relates to a management and updating system for automation devices of an automation system connected to an OT network, wherein a device management and updating user unit is comprised which is programmed to provide a service for selecting and establishing an communications interface for producing a communication link with an automation device of the plurality of connected automation devices; a read-out service for activating a read-out from each automation device, with which there is the communication link, of device-type information stored in the automation device, and for saving the respective read-out device-type information; a service for planning update requests for each automation device of the plurality of automation devices, for which read-out device-type information is saved; a service for establishing a communication link with at least one memory unit and retrieving update files stored in the memory unit; a service for checking each retrieved update file for approval in relation to the plurality of automation devices functionally according to the stored device-type information, and, if the checking of one of the retrieved update files leads to an approval for an automation device, for allocating this update file to the device-type information saved for this automation device; and a service for transmitting, according to saved device-type information relating to each automation device, the respective update file allocated to this automation device, along with an update command, and functionally according to the update requests planned for each automation device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 8/65 - Updates
  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control (DNC), flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), integrated manufacturing systems (IMS), computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)

43.

CURRENT BAR AND CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT HAVING A CURRENT BAR OF THIS KIND

      
Application Number EP2023055290
Publication Number 2023/169918
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-02
Publication Date 2023-09-14
Owner
  • PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
  • SELSE, Andre (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hoppmann, Ralph
  • Gebhardt, Martin
  • Berghahn, Kevin
  • Reineke, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a current bar (200) for a connection arrangement (100) for connecting an electrical conductor (L), comprising a clamping portion (210), against which the conductor (L) inserted into the connection arrangement (100) in the insertion direction (E) can be clamped, wherein the clamping portion (210) comprises a first function zone (FZ1), a second function zone (FZ2) and a third function zone (FZ3).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member

44.

TERMINAL-BLOCK ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number EP2023055417
Publication Number 2023/169947
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-03
Publication Date 2023-09-14
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Reibke, Heinz

Abstract

The invention relates to a terminal-block assembly for connecting electrical conductors, comprising: a first terminal-block device (3A) having a first housing (5A) and a second terminal-block device (3B) having a second housing (5B), wherein: the first housing (5A) and the second housing (5B) each comprise at least one conductor terminal opening (7A, 9A); the conductor terminal opening (7A) in the first housing (5A) is offset with respect to the conductor terminal opening (9A) in the second housing (5B) relative to a base area (11) of the housings (5A, 5B); and the first housing (5A) and the second housing (5B) can be lined up in a row and have, in a row direction (R) of the first and the second terminal-block device (3A, 3B), the same contour (K) for arranging identical attachment parts on the first housing (5A) and on the second housing (5B).

IPC Classes  ?

45.

CONNECTION TERMINAL FOR AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023055652
Publication Number 2023/170015
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-07
Publication Date 2023-09-14
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Tölle, Björn

Abstract

A connection terminal (3) for an electrical device (1) comprises a connection sleeve (30) which has a base (300) and can be attached to the at least one electrical conductor (4) and/or at least one busbar (5) for the purpose of electrical connection to the connection terminal (3). A pressure piece (31) guided displaceably along an adjustment direction (V) on the connection sleeve (30) can be adjusted between a clamping position and an open position on the connection sleeve (30). The pressure piece (31) is elastically pretensioned relative to the connection sleeve (30) by means of a spring element (32). A lever element (33) is operatively connected to the pressure piece (31) and can be operated for the purpose of adjusting the pressure piece (31) between the clamping position and the open position. The pressure piece (31) is close to the base (300) of the connection sleeve (30) for the purpose of clamping at least one conductor (4) or at least one busbar (5) to the connection terminal (3) in the clamping position and is at a distance from the base (300) in the open position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
  • H01R 9/26 - Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail or strip-mounting

46.

PLUG-IN CONNECTOR COMPRISING A MODULAR CONTACT DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023055253
Publication Number 2023/166104
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-02
Publication Date 2023-09-07
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Mestars, Jochen
  • Blauth, Michael

Abstract

The present invention relates to a plug-in connector (1), preferably a plug-in connector (1) for connecting at least one electrical conductor, a mating connector and/or a base strip, the plug-in connector comprising at least one contact device (100, 200, 300) for transmitting electrical energy and/or electrical signals, wherein the at least one contact device (100, 200, 300) has at least a first connection element (110, 210, 310) comprising a coupling portion (111, 211, 311) and at least a second connection element (120, 220, 320) comprising a coupling portion (121, 122; 221, 222; 321, 322), the at least a first connection element (110, 210, 310) and the at least a second connection element (120, 220, 320) being in the form of individual parts and the coupling portions (111, 121; 211, 221; 311, 321) being designed to contact one another, preferably to contact one another variably in a plug-in direction (X), in order to form the at least one contact device (100, 200, 300).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/58 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation characterised by the form or material of the contacting members
  • H01R 11/05 - Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating characterised by the type of the connecting locations on the individual element or by the type of the connections between the connecting locations and the conductive members the connecting locations having different types of direct connections
  • H01R 9/24 - Terminal blocks
  • H01R 13/11 - Resilient sockets

47.

METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING A POWER CIRCUIT

      
Application Number EP2023054041
Publication Number 2023/161150
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-17
Publication Date 2023-08-31
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wattenberg, Mike
  • Sagebiel, Stephan

Abstract

According to one aspect, an energy source (100) for establishing a power circuit (302) between potential circuit participants (100; 200) comprises a power supply interface (102), a data interface (104), and a control unit (106). In an alternative, the control unit (106) can send its own identifying information via the data interface (104) to potential circuit participants (100; 200), the identifying information comprising an identifier of the energy source (100) and specifying an identifying mode of the energy source (100). During the identifying mode of the energy source (100), a modulation signal is output to the power supply interface (102), whereby each potential circuit participant (100; 200), regardless of whether the modulation signal of the energy source (100) is received, is able to determine whether the energy source (100) is a circuit participant of the power circuit of the particular potential circuit participant (100; 200).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 11/30 - Monitoring
  • H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the network; Circuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network

48.

CONTROL AND/OR DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023052536
Publication Number 2023/148257
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-02
Publication Date 2023-08-10
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO.KG (Germany)
Inventor Fast, Arno Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to a control and/or data transmission system (10, 10') which enables complex and extensive calculations to be performed not, or not only, by a control device (50) but by at least one external data-processing device (40) that is directly connected to the control device (50). The external data-processing device (40) performs the outsourced calculations by executing a software module based on a learned artificial neural network. The results are then transmitted directly without detours to the control device (50). The external data-processing device (40) is connected to the control device (50) via a direct connection (160), i.e. a point-to-point connection. The AI-based software module preferably processes audio and/or video signals as input signals which are transmitted from an external input device (150) to the control device (50) and from there to the external data-processing device (40).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring
  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control (DNC), flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), integrated manufacturing systems (IMS), computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)

49.

CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT AND CONNECTION TERMINAL

      
Application Number EP2023050177
Publication Number 2023/138920
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-05
Publication Date 2023-07-27
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Eremin, Sergej

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection arrangement (100) for connecting an electrical conductor (300), comprising a current bar (110), comprising a clamp spring (111) which can be transferred into an open position and a clamping position, wherein, in the clamping position, the electrical conductor (300) to be connected is clamped against the current bar (110) by means of a clamp limb (113) of the clamp spring (111), and comprising an actuation element (112), wherein using the actuation element (112), the clamp spring (111) can be transferred from the clamping position into the open position by applying a pressure force (D) to the clamp spring (111). The connection arrangement (100) also has a transmission element (114) which is arranged on the clamp spring (111) in such a way that the pressure force (D) of the actuation element (112) can be transmitted to the clamp spring (111) via the transmission element (114).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member

50.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023050007
Publication Number 2023/131582
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-02
Publication Date 2023-07-13
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schäfer, Sebastian
  • Geisler, Dennis

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection device (1A-1C) for connecting an electrical conductor (2), comprising: a housing (10A-10C) with a conductor connection space (100); a clamping element (12) that can be moved from a release position releasing the conductor connection space (100) into a clamping position in which an electrical conductor (2) can be clamped in the conductor connection space (100) by means of the clamping element (12); and an actuation element (13) that is moveably mounted relative to the housing (10A-10C) and operatively connected to the clamping element (12). According to the invention, the clamping element (12) can be pushed into the clamping position by the actuation element (13).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member

51.

PLUG CONNECTOR HAVING A SENSOR ELEMENT FOR DETECTING A LEAKAGE CURRENT, ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING TWO PLUG CONNECTORS, AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A LEAKAGE CURRENT IN A PLUG CONNECTOR

      
Application Number EP2023050044
Publication Number 2023/131598
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-03
Publication Date 2023-07-13
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Reinhold, Christian
  • Schaper, Elmar
  • Führer, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a plug connector (100, 200) for forming a plug connection in a plug-in direction (X) in order to transmit electrical energy and/or electrical signals, wherein the plug connector (100, 200) has an insulating material housing (101, 201) with a plug-in section (102, 202), in which at least one first contact element (111, 211) and at least one second contact element (112, 212) are accommodated for the purpose of forming a plug-in face (103, 203), wherein the at least one first contact element (111, 211) and the at least one second contact element (112, 212) are arranged spaced apart from one another, wherein, between the at least one first contact element (111, 211) and the at least one second contact element (112, 212), at least one sensor element (121, 221) is arranged and configured in the insulating material housing (101, 201) such as to detect a leakage current (KS) between the at least one first contact element (111, 211) and the at least one second contact element (112, 212). The invention also relates to an arrangement (300) having a first plug connector (100) as a charging plug and having a second plug connector (200) as a charging socket and also to a method for identifying a leakage current (KS) in a plug connector.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/31 - Charging columns specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • G01R 31/52 - Testing for short-circuits, leakage current or ground faults
  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases

52.

PLUG-IN CONNECTOR WITH A FIRST AND A SECOND SENSOR ELEMENT FOR DETECTING A LEAKAGE CURRENT, ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING TWO PLUG-IN CONNECTORS, AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A LEAKAGE CURRENT IN A PLUG-IN CONNECTOR

      
Application Number EP2023050051
Publication Number 2023/131602
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-03
Publication Date 2023-07-13
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Schaper, Elmar

Abstract

The invention relates to a plug-in connector (100, 200) for forming a plug-in connection in a plug-in direction (X) in order to transmit electrical energy and/or electrical signals, wherein the plug-in connector (100, 200) has an insulating housing (101, 201) with a plug-in section (102, 202) in which at least one first contact element (111, 211) and at least one second contact element (112, 212) are accommodated for the purpose of forming a plug-in face (103, 203), wherein the at least one first contact element (111, 211) and the at least one second contact element (112, 212) are arranged spaced apart from one another, wherein, between the at least one first contact element (111, 211) and the at least one second contact element (112, 212), at least one first sensor element (121, 221) and at least one second sensor element (122, 222) are arranged and configured in the insulating housing (101, 201) in such a way as to detect a leakage current (KS) between the at least one first contact element (111, 211) and the at least one first sensor element (121, 221) and/or a leakage current (KS) between the at least one second contact element (112, 212) and the at least one second sensor element (122, 222). The invention further relates to an arrangement (300) having a first plug-in connector (100) as a charging plug and having a second plug-in connector (200) as a charging socket and also to a method for identifying a leakage current (KS) in a plug-in connector (100, 200).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/31 - Charging columns specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • G01R 31/52 - Testing for short-circuits, leakage current or ground faults
  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases

53.

CLAMPING BODY, CONNECTION ASSEMBLY, AND CONNECTION TERMINAL

      
Application Number EP2022086389
Publication Number 2023/131500
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-16
Publication Date 2023-07-13
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Schrader, Andreas

Abstract

The invention relates to a clamping body (100) for receiving a conductor (300) to be connected, the clamping body comprising: - a base wall (110), - a first side wall (111), - a second side wall (112) opposite the first side wall (111), and - a clamping-screw receiving portion (113) which is opposite the base wall (110) and which has a screw-insertion opening (115) for receiving a clamping screw (210), wherein the clamping-screw receiving portion (113) is formed by a first tab portion (116), a second tab portion (117) resting on the first tab portion (117), and a third tab portion (118) resting on the second tab portion (117), and wherein the screw-insertion opening (115) extends through the first tab portion (116), the second tab portion (117) and the third tab portion (118).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/30 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a screw or nut clamping member
  • H01R 4/36 - Conductive members located under tip of screw
  • H01R 43/16 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing contact members, e.g. by punching and by bending

54.

PARAMETERISATION AND/OR CONFIGURATION TECHNIQUE FOR A DEVICE BASED ON A PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER

      
Application Number EP2022086700
Publication Number 2023/117938
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-19
Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lange, Andreas
  • Würger, Andreas

Abstract

The invention relates to a technique for parameterising and/or configuring an automation device (100) that is based on a programmable logic controller (10), PLC, preferably a remote control outstation based on a PLC (10), wherein at least one input and/or output module (20) is connectable to a bus, in particular a backplane bus, of the device (100) for signal transfer. The technique comprises executing a control program (30), which is compiled only in at least one IEC-61131-compliant programming language, for controlling the device (100). The technique furthermore comprises executing a visualisation program (40) which is linked to the control program (30) for signal transfer and which provides a graphical user interface by means of a display and input unit. The device (100) is expandable during the runtime of the PLC (10) by connection of the at least one input and/or output module (20) to the bus. The device (100) is furthermore parameterisable and/or configurable during the runtime of the PLC (10) by a user using the user interface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/05 - Programmable logic controllers, e.g. simulating logic interconnections of signals according to ladder diagrams or function charts

55.

CONTROLLING SEMICONDUCTOR SWITCHES OF A VOLTAGE CONVERTER CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number EP2022086704
Publication Number 2023/117941
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-19
Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schulte, Thorsten
  • Sasse, Jürgen
  • Knoke, Raphael
  • Schacht, Benjamin

Abstract

The invention relates to a technique for controlling semiconductor switches (112; 114) of a circuit arrangement, in particular in the form of buck converters (100), boost/buck converters or flyback converters at a DC source or at an AC source, during a period comprising a fixed duration (ton) of a magnetising phase (14) and a variable duration (toff) of a demagnetising phase (142) of an inductor (104). The buck converter circuit arrangement (100) comprises a first semiconductor switch (112) that is conductive during the magnetising phase (140) and a second semiconductor switch (114) that is conductive during the demagnetising phase (142), the inductor (104), a capacitor (106) parallel to an electrical load (108), and at least one current measuring point (110-1; 110-2) in the current path of one of the semiconductor switches (112; 114). A current value is measured via the current measuring point (110-1; 110-2) at a fixed time point of the period and is compared with a fixed reference current value. The duration (toff) of the demagnetising phase (142) is modified depending on the result of the comparison.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 3/155 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 3/158 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load
  • H02M 3/157 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators with digital control
  • H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02P 27/00 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage

56.

SHORT-CIRCUIT PROTECTION FOR A CONVERTER

      
Application Number EP2022082448
Publication Number 2023/110286
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-18
Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schaper, Elmar
  • Günter, Alexander

Abstract

The invention relates, inter alia, to a converter (100) for connecting an electrical load (1) to a power supply grid (2), comprising a grid-side power converter (10) and a load-side power converter (20), wherein the grid-side power converter (10) and the load-side power converter (20) are electrically interconnected by means of DC link (30). The invention is characterized in that the DC link (30) has at least one short-circuit device (40, 50), the at least one short-circuit device (40, 50) being designed such that, as a result of a short-circuit current in the DC link (30), the at least one short-circuit device automatically forms at least one electrical connection for redirecting the short-circuit current. The invention also relates to the use of a converter (100) of this type to connect an electrical load (1) to a power supply grid (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 5/458 - Conversion of ac power input into ac power output, e.g. for change of voltage, for change of frequency, for change of number of phases with intermediate conversion into dc by static converters using discharge tubes or semiconductor devices to convert the intermediate dc into ac using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/48 - Conversion of dc power input into ac power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode
  • H02H 7/122 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from norm for rectifiers for static converters or rectifiers for inverters, i.e. dc/ac converters
  • H02H 9/02 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection responsive to excess current

57.

PLUG-IN DEVICE AND CONSTRUCTION KIT HAVING A PLUG-IN DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2022084621
Publication Number 2023/104807
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-06
Publication Date 2023-06-15
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schaper, Elmar
  • Tombers, Roland

Abstract

The invention relates to a plug-in device (300) for transmitting at least two potentials between at least one first electrical module (100) and at least one second electrical module (200), the plug-in device (300) having at least one first contact portion (310) for connection to a contact unit (110) of the at least one first electrical module (100) and at least one second contact portion (320, 330, 340, 350, 360, 370) for connection to a contact unit (210) of the at least one second electrical module (200), and the at least one first contact portion (310) and the at least one second contact portion (320, 330, 340, 350, 360, 370) being connected to one another via a carrier portion (301), the at least one first contact portion (310) and the at least one second contact portion (320, 330, 340, 350, 360, 370) each being configured to transmit at least one first potential and at least one second potential. The invention also relates to a construction kit having at least one plug-in device (300) and at least one first electrical module (100) and at least one second electrical module (200).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 9/26 - Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail or strip-mounting
  • H01R 31/08 - Short-circuiting members for bridging contacts in a counterpart
  • H01R 24/58 - Contacts spaced along longitudinal axis of engagement

58.

CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT AND CONNECTION TERMINAL

      
Application Number EP2022081999
Publication Number 2023/094219
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-15
Publication Date 2023-06-01
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Follmann, Simon

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection arrangement (100) for connecting an electrical conductor (L), comprising a current bar (110) and comprising a clamping spring (115) which has a holding limb (116) and a clamping limb (118), wherein the conductor (L) to be connected is clamped against a clamping section (111) of the current bar (110) when the clamping limb (118) is in a clamping position. The invention is distinguished in that the clamping spring (115) has a supporting section (120), which is arranged at a distance from the clamping limb (118), for supporting the conductor (L) to be connected.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
  • H01R 12/51 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures

59.

TERMINAL BLOCK OR ELECTRICAL TERMINAL

      
Application Number EP2022081822
Publication Number 2023/088844
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-14
Publication Date 2023-05-25
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Paus, Manuela
  • Peter, Michael
  • Klages, Kilian

Abstract

The invention relates to a terminal block, an electrical terminal or an electrical connection for a circuit carrier (4) having a main part (5) comprising one or more lines (110). The main part (5) has a first portion which consists of a polymer composition or has such a polymer composition. The invention is characterized in that at least one component of the polymer composition consists of or has at least one of the following materials: - a secondary polymer raw material, - a biodegradable polymer, and - a bio-based polymer. The invention additionally relates to a production method and to the use of a polymer composition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/46 - Bases; Cases
  • H01R 9/24 - Terminal blocks
  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
  • C08J 5/00 - Manufacture of articles or shaped materials containing macromolecular substances
  • C08L 101/16 - Compositions of unspecified macromolecular compounds the macromolecular compounds being biodegradable

60.

THERMAL BRIDGE FOR A THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE TRANSPORT OF HEAT

      
Application Number EP2022081653
Publication Number 2023/084043
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-11
Publication Date 2023-05-19
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Best, Frank

Abstract

The invention relates to a thermal bridge (100) for a thermally conductive transport of heat, comprising a heat-dispensing section (102) which has a joint surface (105) and a heat-dispensing surface (101) arranged at a distance to the joint surface (105) and which comprises a first material component of the thermal bridge (100) from the joint surface (105) to the heat-dispensing surface (101). The heat-dispensing section (102) transports the heat in a thermally conductive manner from the joint surface (105) to the heat-dispensing surface (101) and dispenses the heat at the heat-dispensing surface (101). A heat-absorbing section (106) of the thermal bridge (100), said heat-absorbing section being bonded to the heat-dispensing section (102) on the joint surface (105), has a heat-contacting surface (107), which can be shaped by contact pressure, for example in a plastic or elastic manner, and comprises a second material component, which is produced by means of a fused deposition modeling process, from the joint surface (105) to the heat-contacting surface (107). The heat-absorbing section (106) absorbs the heat at the heat-contacting surface (107) and transports the heat from the heat-absorbing section (106) to the heat-dispensing section (102) in a thermally conductive manner via the bonded connection.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H01L 23/34 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation

61.

HOUSING FOR RECEIVING AN ELECTRICAL HEAT SOURCE

      
Application Number EP2022080775
Publication Number 2023/079056
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-04
Publication Date 2023-05-11
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Best, Frank

Abstract

A housing (100) for receiving an electrical heat source (202) is described. The housing comprises a housing foot (102), wherein an extension of the housing foot (102) in a first direction (108) determines a height dimension (116) of the housing (100). Furthermore, the housing (100) comprises a housing head (104) which faces away from the housing foot (102) in a second direction (107) and which has, in the first direction (108), a head dimension (114) which is at most 60% of the height dimension (116) of the housing (100). Furthermore, the housing (100) comprises a cooling body (110) which extends in the housing (100) between the housing foot (102) and the housing head (104) in the first direction (108), which cooling body (110) is longer than the head dimension (114) in the first direction (108) and extends in the first direction (108), on one side or on both sides of the housing head (104), to in each case a housing opening (112-1; 112-2) of the housing (100) which is formed between the housing foot (102) and the housing head (104) and through which the cooling body (110) is fluidically connected to the surroundings of the housing (100).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

62.

CONTACT ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number EP2022078894
Publication Number 2023/066889
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-18
Publication Date 2023-04-27
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wendt, Andreas
  • Tölle, Björn
  • Giefers, Stefan
  • Beckmann, Ralf

Abstract

The invention relates to a contact arrangement (100) comprising a housing (110), comprising a first chamber (120) for introducing a first conductor (200), comprising a second chamber (130) for introducing a second conductor (300), comprising a first clamp spring (140) for securely clamping the first conductor (200) within the first chamber (120), comprising a second clamp spring (150) for securely clamping the second conductor (300) within the second chamber (130), comprising an actuation element (160) that is moveably retained on the housing (110), wherein the first clamp spring (140) can be tensioned between a first pin (161) of the actuation element (160) and a first shaft (111) of the housing (110), and wherein the second clamp spring (150) can be tensioned between a second pin (162) of the actuation element (160) and a second shaft (112) of the housing (110).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 11/03 - Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating characterised by the type of the connecting locations on the individual element or by the type of the connections between the connecting locations and the conductive members
  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member

63.

TECHNIQUE FOR DYNAMIC LENGTH COMPENSATION

      
Application Number EP2022077918
Publication Number 2023/061867
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-07
Publication Date 2023-04-20
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Gretscher, Jürgen

Abstract

A technique for dynamic length compensation when embossing a film strip (10) is made available. According to a device aspect, the device (300) comprises an embossing station (304), a roller (302) designed for slip-free transport of the film strip (10), and a guide channel (306) arranged between the embossing station (304) and the roller (302). The guide channel (306) comprises a guide surface (308) movable between a first position (402) and a second position. A path length of the film strip (10) between the roller (302) and the embossing station (304) in the first position (402) of the guide surface (308) is greater than a path length of the film strip (10) between the roller (302) and the embossing station (304) in the second position. The film strip (10), in the first position (402) of the guide surface (308) in the guide channel (306), is conveyed from the roller (302) to the embossing station (304). The guide surface (308) is moved from the first position (402) to the second position in the embossing of the film strip (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 53/26 - Corrugating of plates or sheets parallel with direction of feed
  • B29C 59/00 - Surface shaping, e.g. embossing; Apparatus therefor
  • B29C 61/00 - Shaping by liberation of internal stresses; Making preforms having internal stresses; Apparatus therefor

64.

AIR-CONDITIONED SWITCHGEAR CABINET

      
Application Number EP2022078248
Publication Number 2023/062005
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-11
Publication Date 2023-04-20
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Herbst, Nicola
  • Henkel, Hartmut
  • Zeuch, Jochen
  • Schweer, Patrick
  • Sagebiel, Stephan

Abstract

The invention relates to the air-conditioning of a switchgear cabinet (1) for accommodating electrical and/or electronic components (4-7). The switchgear cabinet (1) comprises a power supply (8), in particular in the form of a switched-mode power supply, wherein the power supply (8) can be operated at various operating points and has different energy efficiency at the various operating points, with the result that the power supply (8) produces a different thermal power loss in the switchgear cabinet (1) at the various operating points. The switchgear cabinet (1) also comprises a climate sensor (18) for measuring a climate variable in the switchgear cabinet (1) and a switchgear cabinet air-conditioning system for air-conditioning the switchgear cabinet (1) on the basis of the measured climate variable in the switchgear cabinet (1), wherein the switchgear cabinet air-conditioning system adjusts the operating point of the power supply (8) and, as a result, the thermal power loss produced by the power supply (8) in the switchgear cabinet (1) on the basis of the measured climate variable in the switchgear cabinet (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus - Details
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack

65.

TECHNIQUE FOR INTRODUCING A PROLATE OBJECT

      
Application Number EP2022077192
Publication Number 2023/057316
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-29
Publication Date 2023-04-13
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Gretscher, Jürgen
  • Pradel, Benjamin
  • Dalmer, Christian
  • Schneider, Marius

Abstract

The invention relates to a technique for introducing a prolate object (410) into a piece of tubing (210) that is open at least at the ends, for marking the prolate object (410). According to one device aspect, a device (100) comprises a guide corridor (110) that is designed to convey the hose piece (210) along a longitudinal direction (112) of the guide corridor (110) and to open during the conveying movement. A width of the guide corridor (110) can be controlled in a transverse direction (114) transverse to the longitudinal direction (112) as a function of a diameter of the length of the hose piece (210). The device (100) further comprises a support surface arranged at at least one position in the longitudinal direction (112) downstream of the guide corridor (110) in the conveying motion, the support surface being configured to align the prolate object (410) when inserted into the opened hose piece (210). The support surface comprises at least two partial surfaces (602A; 602B) arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction (112) and overlapping in the transverse direction (114) for supporting the prolate object (410) during insertion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65C 3/02 - Affixing labels to elongated objects, e.g. wires, cables, bars, tubes
  • H01B 13/34 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables for marking conductors or cables
  • B41J 2/315 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material

66.

POTTING-TIGHT ROUND PLUG CONNECTOR

      
Application Number EP2022075528
Publication Number 2023/052128
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-14
Publication Date 2023-04-06
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Boršnak, Blaž
  • Ininger, Jan
  • Ritter, Holger

Abstract

The invention relates to a round plug connector (1') with a connection side (3), designed to be arranged at one end of an arrangement made up of a plurality of wires, and with a plug side (2), designed to establish a connection with a corresponding mating plug, comprising at least one outer housing part (4) with a preferred longitudinal axis, comprising a multi-part or segmented contact carrier with at least two separate contact-carrier elements (5, 5', 5'') or at least two contact-carrier segments for receiving at least one respective electrical contact (6, 6'), and comprising a shielding element (9). The invention also relates to a method for arranging a round plug connector (1') on an arrangement made up of a plurality of wires, and to a round-plug-connector arrangement comprising an arrangement made up of a plurality of wires and a round plug connector (1').

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
  • H01R 43/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors

67.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A HEAT SINK

      
Application Number EP2022075506
Publication Number 2023/046548
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-14
Publication Date 2023-03-30
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Welslau, Fabio
  • Eusterholz, Helmut

Abstract

According to one aspect, a workpiece set (100) comprises a supporting structure (110) and a blank (130) of a heat sink (150). The supporting structure (110) has an inner dimension (111). The blank (130) of the heat sink (150) comprises a heat sink base (132) in order to thermally contact an electrical component (160) on a printed circuit board (170) anchored (112) in the supporting structure (110), and fins (134) which in the received state have an extent in the direction of the inner dimension (111). At least one first fin (134-1) extends over a first dimension (135-1) from the heat sink base (132) in a first direction (136-1). At least one second fin (134-2) of the fins (134) extends over a second dimension (135-2) from the heat sink base (132) in an opposite, second direction (136-2). An overall dimension (135) of the blank (130) corresponds to the sum of the first dimension (135-1) and of the second dimension (135-2) and is greater than the inner dimension (111). To fit the blank (130) in place, the fins (134) are shortened such that the sum of the first dimension (135-1) and the second dimension (135-2) corresponds to the inner dimension (111) of the supporting structure (110) and the first dimension (135-1) or the second dimension (135-2) defines a position of the heat sink base (132) within the supporting structure (110).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack

68.

POWER SUPPLY DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2022075980
Publication Number 2023/046636
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-19
Publication Date 2023-03-30
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Herbst, Nicola
  • Henkel, Hartmut
  • Zeuch, Jochen
  • Sagebiel, Stephan

Abstract

The invention relates to a power supply device (1) for supplying energy to at least one electrical load from an electricity supply network, comprising: a voltage converter (9) having an input (2-6) for connecting to the electricity supply network and an output (7, 8) for supplying energy to the at least one electrical load; a network analysis device (15, 16) for network analysis and for generating at least one network parameter; and a message output (12, 13, 14). According to the invention, the network analysis device (15, 16) outputs the network parameter at the message output (12, 13, 14), wherein the at least one network parameter indicates the direction of rotation of the three-phase electricity supply network at the input (2-6) of the voltage converter (9).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 4/00 - Circuit arrangements for mains or distribution networks not specified as ac or dc
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from ac input or output

69.

PLUG CONNECTOR PART WITH A SHIELD SUPPORT

      
Application Number EP2022075395
Publication Number 2023/046532
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-13
Publication Date 2023-03-30
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Geske, Ralf

Abstract

A plug connector part (1) for electrical connection to a mating plug connector part (2) comprises: a housing (10) which comprises a plurality of plug-in portions (11) on each of which there is arranged a contact (110) for electrically contacting a contact (210) of a respective mating plug-in portion (21) of the mating plug connector part (2); a shield connection (12) which is electrically connected to the contact (110) of one of the plug-in portions (11); and a shield support (13) having a bearing portion (130) for a shield (30) of a cable (3) that is to be attached, wherein the shield support (13) can be or is electrically connected to the shield connection (12) via a connecting element (14).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/6591 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members
  • H01R 13/6592 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a shielded cable
  • H01R 13/6597 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a contact of the connector

70.

ELECTRIC CONTACT ELEMENT

      
Application Number EP2022075515
Publication Number 2023/046550
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-14
Publication Date 2023-03-30
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Krome, Karsten
  • Rosemeyer, Ulrich

Abstract

The invention relates to an electric contact element for contacting a printed circuit board, having: a contact strip (3) with a contact web (5) and a contact lug (7) which is arranged on a section (15) of the contact strip (3), wherein the contact lug (7) extends at least partly together with the contact strip (3) in a direction of extension of the contact strip (3) and is angled in the direction of the printed circuit board in a region (9), and the angled region (9) has a first face (11A) for contacting the printed circuit board or conductor path and a second face (11B) lying opposite the first face (11A). The second face (11B) of the angled region (9) is arranged on the contact web (5) at least in some regions in order to be supported by the contact web (5). The invention additionally relates to a contact support having at least one electric contact element and to a method for producing an electric contact element for contacting a printed circuit board.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 43/16 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing contact members, e.g. by punching and by bending
  • H01R 12/57 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals surface mounting terminals

71.

SUPPORT ELEMENT FOR AN ELECTRIC COMPONENT, AND ASSEMBLY COMPRISING AN ELECTRIC COMPONENT AND A SUPPORT ELEMENT

      
Application Number EP2022074949
Publication Number 2023/041409
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-08
Publication Date 2023-03-23
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Blauth, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a support element (100) for reducing the pressure of an electric component (200) on an installation structure (300, 301). The support element (100) has a first support section (101) and at least one second support section (102) in the direction (X) of a longitudinal extension (L100.1, L100.2), wherein the first support section (101) is designed to at least contact (104) the electric component (200), and the at least one second support section (102) is designed to at least contact (105.1, 105.2) the installation structure (300, 301). The first support section (101) is bonded to the second support section (102) via a coupling section (103), and the coupling section (103) is designed such that the coupling section can be severed, preferably without tools, in order to modify the longitudinal extension (L100.1, L100.2) of the support element (100). The invention additionally relates to an assembly comprising an electric component (200) and a support element (100).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 9/24 - Terminal blocks
  • H02G 1/00 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines

72.

POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED OPERATING METHOD

      
Application Number EP2022072986
Publication Number 2023/030893
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-17
Publication Date 2023-03-09
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Herbst, Nicola
  • Henkel, Hartmut
  • Zeuch, Jochen
  • Schweer, Patrick
  • Stiewe, Matthias
  • Wattenberg, Mike
  • Schäfers, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a power supply system for connection to a supply voltage and for supplying power for at least one load, having a plurality of power supply modules (1, 2, 7, 8) which provide a plurality of redundant power supplies, a plurality of power paths (3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10) for electrically transmitting energy from the individual power supply modules (1, 2, 7, 8) to the load, and having a control unit (12) for controlling the individual power supply modules (1, 2, 7, 8), wherein the control unit (12) is connected to the individual power supply modules (1, 2, 7, 8) via hierarchically vertical communication paths (13-17). The invention provides for hierarchically horizontal communication paths (18-20) to be provided, which horizontal communication paths run between the power supply modules (1, 2, 7, 8) and enable direct communication between the power supply modules (1, 2, 7, 8) while circumventing the control unit (12). The invention further comprises an associated operating method for such a power supply system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 12/40 - Bus networks
  • H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the network; Circuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network

73.

TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING DATA AND ENERGY VIA A TWO-WIRE LINE

      
Application Number EP2022073702
Publication Number 2023/031017
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-25
Publication Date 2023-03-09
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Deuse-Kleinsteuber, Johannes
  • Scholz, Peter
  • Schaper, Elmar
  • Reinhold, Christian

Abstract

The invention relates to a transmission system for transmitting data and energy, comprising a master module (8), at least one slave module (10-12), and a two-wire line (9) between the master module (8) and the slave module (10-12) for bidirectional data transmission between the master module (8) and the slave module (10-12) and for energy transmission from the master module (8) to the slave module (10-12). According to the invention, the transmission system can be switched between a plurality of operating states, the operating states preferably differing with regard to the energy transmission and/or with regard to the data transmission. The invention also comprises an adapted master module (8), a slave module (10-12) and an associated operating method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines

74.

NETWORK COUPLING APPARATUS FOR A NETWORK AND NETWORK HAVING A NETWORK COUPLING APPARATUS

      
Application Number EP2022072985
Publication Number 2023/030892
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-17
Publication Date 2023-03-09
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Schlabeck, Tarek

Abstract

The invention relates to a network coupling apparatus (1) for joining at least one device (2) to a network (N) via an electrical line (L), the apparatus having at least one connection unit (P1, ..., P16) for connecting the at least one device (2) to the network coupling apparatus (1) via the electrical line (L), and at least one transceiver unit (T1, ..., T16), wherein the at least one transceiver unit (T1, ..., T16) is associated with the at least one connection unit (P1, ..., P16) and is configured for coupling and/or decoupling at least one signal into the line (L) and/or out of the line (L), and the apparatus having a control unit (SE), wherein the control unit (SE) is configured to transmit the at least one signal via the at least one transceiver unit (T1, ..., T16) and the at least one connection unit (P1, ..., P16) to the device (2) and/or to receive said at least one signal from the device (2), wherein the network coupling apparatus (1) comprises at least one conversion module (SM1, ..., SM4), wherein the at least one conversion module (SM1, ..., SM4) is arranged between the at least one transceiver unit (T1, ..., T16) and the control unit (SE) and is configured to convert the at least one signal in order to transfer it between the control unit (SE) and the at least one transceiver unit (T1, ..., T6). The invention also relates to a network (N) having a network coupling apparatus (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 12/40 - Bus networks
  • H04L 49/351 - Switches specially adapted for specific applications for local area network [LAN], e.g. Ethernet switches

75.

CONTACT ELEMENT FOR A PLUG CONNECTOR PART

      
Application Number EP2022073651
Publication Number 2023/025876
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-25
Publication Date 2023-03-02
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Schafmeister, Arndt

Abstract

The invention relates to a contact element (1 - 1N) for a plug connector part (15) for contacting a corresponding contact element (2 - 2N) of a mating plug connector part (19), comprising: a first end region (3) for connecting to a printed circuit board; a second end region (5), the second end region (5) being opposite from the first end region (3) and having at least one contact lug (7A, 7B); and a transition region (9) located between the first end region (3) and the second end region (5); wherein at least some portions of the transition region (9) have a geometry (11, 11A, 11B) for impedance adjustment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/6474 - Impedance matching by variation of conductive properties, e.g. by variation of dimensions
  • H01R 13/26 - Pin or blade contacts for sliding co-operation on one side only
  • H01R 13/28 - Contacts for sliding co-operation with identically-shaped contact, e.g. for hermaphroditic coupling devices
  • H01R 13/73 - Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall

76.

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY AND DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR

      
Application Number CN2022111141
Publication Number 2023/020335
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-09
Publication Date 2023-02-23
Owner
  • PHOENIX CONTACT ASIA-PACIFIC (NANJING) CO., LTD. (China)
  • PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Luo, Min
  • Ye, Qing
  • Yu, Xiaopeng
  • Muller, Alexander
  • Hoge, Frank

Abstract

The present invention relates to a manufacturing method for a printed circuit board assembly, comprising: manufacturing a first printed circuit board, the first printed circuit board comprising one or more positioning jacks; and manufacturing a second printed circuit board, the second printed circuit board comprising one or more positioning pins extending from a first edge of the second printed circuit board, the positioning pin(s) having an essentially rectangular cross-sectional shape in the plane perpendicular to the extension direction thereof. The one or more positioning pins of the second printed circuit board are used to be inserted into the one or more positioning jacks of the first printed circuit board, respectively, and the diagonal length c of the cross-section of a positioning pin is greater than the diameter d of a positioning jack, thereby creating an interference fit between the positioning jack and the positioning pin.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 3/36 - Assembling printed circuits with other printed circuits
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
  • H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures

77.

DEVICE AND MOBILE RADIO NETWORK-ASSISTED AUTOMATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2022071962
Publication Number 2023/016917
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-04
Publication Date 2023-02-16
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO.KG (Germany)
Inventor Hakemeyer, Frank

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (20) for use in a mobile radio network-assisted automation system (10), wherein the device (20) has the following features: a mobile radio communication interface (23), a storage apparatus (25) storing a program that implements an IP-based tunnelling protocol, a subscriber identity module (24) storing configuration data, wherein the configuration data contain at least one parameter name and a parameter value assigned to the at least one parameter name and representing the IP address of at least one remote peer (30, 110), and a control unit (21) that is designed to retrieve the configuration data, to execute the stored program on the basis of the configuration data and, by executing the stored program, to prompt the device (20) to encapsulate at least one Layer 2 protocol data frame pending transmission in an IP packet and to transfer the IP packet to the mobile radio communication interface for transmission to the at least one remote peer (30, 110).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 12/46 - Interconnection of networks
  • H04W 8/18 - Processing of user or subscriber data, e.g. subscribed services, user preferences or user profiles; Transfer of user or subscriber data

78.

ELECTRONICS HOUSING FOR MOUNTING ON A SUPPORT RAIL, AND A SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2022068905
Publication Number 2023/011844
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-07
Publication Date 2023-02-09
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Tasche, Ingo
  • Schaper, Elmar
  • Hudetz, Hans-Peter

Abstract

The invention relates to an electronics housing (10) for mounting on a support rail (20), wherein the electronics housing (10) defines an internal space and comprises the following features: at least one heat source (30) which is arranged in the internal space of the electronics housing (10); and a thermally conductive element (40) which is arranged, at least in sections, in the internal space of the electronics housing (10), is designed to conduct heat away from the internal space of the electronics housing (10) and comprises a base segment (50) which, in the mounted state of the electronics housing (10) on a support rail (20), extends at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the support rail (20) and contacts the support rail (20) at a first and second section (21, 22) which are opposite each other and each form a free end of the support rail (20).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H02B 1/052 - Mounting on rails

79.

METHOD AND ASSEMBLY FOR ANALYZING A FIELD DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2022068317
Publication Number 2023/011818
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-01
Publication Date 2023-02-09
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hammerbacher, Tom
  • Platz, Gorden

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for analyzing a field device (10), preferably using a user input unit (30) which is connected to the field device (10) via at least one interface (20), having the steps of: generating description information (61) which comprises at least one function based on template information, wherein the description information (61) is configured so as to call up at least one first algorithm of a machine learning system and/or at least one second algorithm of a machine learning system, and/or the description information (61) is configured so as to be processed using at least one first algorithm of a machine learning system and/or using at least one second algorithm of a machine learning system; generating processing information (62) using the description information (61) in order to ascertain at least one first information source (51) using information on the field device (10) and at least one first parameter relating to the field device (10) for processing purposes using the at least one first algorithm and/or using the at least one second algorithm; carrying out the at least one first algorithm of the machine learning system and/or the at least one second algorithm of the machine learning system using the description information (61) and the processing information (62); and generating at least one first piece of protocol information relating to the field device (10) using the at least one first algorithm and/or using the at least one second algorithm. The invention additionally relates to an assembly for analyzing a field device (10), comprising a field device (10), an electronic computing unit (40), and preferably a user input unit (30).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
  • G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring

80.

TECHNIQUE FOR MARKING A CONDUCTING ELEMENT

      
Application Number EP2022070747
Publication Number 2023/006643
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-25
Publication Date 2023-02-02
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kiefer, Markus
  • Aberle, Benjamin
  • Glatz, Daniel

Abstract

The invention relates to a technique for the continuously closed arrangement of a printed piece of a tube (210) around a prolate object (410), preferably a conducting element. According to a device aspect, a device (100) comprises a guide passage (110) in which the piece of the tube (210) is conveyed in its longitudinal direction (112) and in which the piece of the tube is opened during the conveying motion under the action of milling forces. The device (100) also comprises at least one sensor (116; 116A, 116B) which is oriented transversely (114) to the longitudinal direction (112) and which recognizes an end (412) of the piece of the tube (210) which is trailing during the conveying motion in that the sensor (116; 116A, 116B) is being exposed, and which recognizes the prolate object (410) inserted into the open piece of the tube (210) in the longitudinal direction (112) counter to the conveying motion when exiting at the trailing end (412) in that the sensor (116; 116A, 116B) is being blocked.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
  • H01B 13/34 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables for marking conductors or cables
  • H01R 9/24 - Terminal blocks
  • B29C 65/02 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure
  • B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor
  • B41J 3/44 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms having dual functions or combined with, or coupled to, apparatus performing other functions

81.

INTERMEDIATE PLUG FOR DISCONNECTING A DC VOLTAGE

      
Application Number EP2022068924
Publication Number 2023/285283
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-07
Publication Date 2023-01-19
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wendt, Andreas
  • Brand, Fredrik
  • Klimpel, Marc

Abstract

The invention relates to an intermediate plug (1) for disconnecting a DC voltage, comprising a housing (2), a first connection (3) for connecting a first electric line, and a second connection (4) for connecting a second electric line. An electrically conductive switchable connection (5) is produced between the first connection (3) and the second connection (4). By virtue of the intermediate plug (1), the occurrence of an arc can be easily prevented when separating an electric line connected to the intermediate plug in that a switch device (8) is arranged in the housing (2) for switching the electrically conductive connection (5) between the first connection (3) and the second connection (4), wherein the switch device (8) can be brought from a first switch state into a second switch state, the electrically conductive connection (5) is separated and/or blocks a current in the first switch state, and the electrically conductive connection (5) is closed and/or conducts a current in the second switch state; in that the intermediate plug (1) has a locking device (9, 10) for locking the first line in the connected state and for locking the second line in the connected state, said locking device (9, 10) being capable of being brought from an unlocking position into a locking position; and in that the switch device (8) is brought from the first switch state into the second switch state by bringing the locking device (9, 10) from the unlocking position into the locking position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
  • H01R 13/70 - Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch
  • H01R 31/06 - Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter
  • H01R 13/53 - Bases or cases for heavy duty; Bases or cases with means for preventing corona or arcing

82.

PLUG CONNECTOR WITH SELECTABLE TYPE OF UNLOCKING

      
Application Number EP2022068947
Publication Number 2023/285288
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-07
Publication Date 2023-01-19
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Skowranek, Antje
  • Lödige, Hubert
  • Beck, Andreas
  • Wellige, Moritz
  • Brinkmann, Daniel
  • Riedel, Lina Kristin
  • Sauerwald, Christian
  • Steens, Corinna

Abstract

A plug connector (1) has a housing (10), a plug-in portion (11) for connection to a mating connector (2), and a locking element (12). According to the invention, the locking element (12) has a first locking portion (120A) and a second locking portion (120B) and is movably mounted on the housing such that optionally either the first locking portion (120A) or the second locking portion (120B) can be brought into a position in which it can be locked relative to the housing (10) with a mating locking element (22) of the mating connector (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 43/26 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for engaging or disengaging the two parts of a coupling device
  • H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
  • H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement

83.

CONNECTION ASSEMBLY, CONNECTION CLAMP AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2022068032
Publication Number 2023/280670
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-30
Publication Date 2023-01-12
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Berghahn, Kevin
  • Gebhardt, Martin
  • Reibke, Heinz
  • Reineke, Michael
  • Hoppmann, Ralph
  • Bub, Viktor
  • Nolte, Karsten
  • Schyrocki, Olaf

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection assembly (100) for connecting an electrical conductor (300), comprising a current bar (110), a clamping spring (111) which has a holding leg (112) and a clamping leg (113), the conductor (300) to be connected being clamped against the current bar (127) of the current bar (110) by means of the clamping leg (113) in a clamped position of the clamping spring (111), and an actuating element (118) which can be guided linearly along an actuation direction (B) and by means of which the clamping spring (111) can be transferred from the clamped position into the open position, the actuating element (118) being braced with the clamping spring (111) in the open position and holding the clamping spring (111) in the open position and a rotatably mounted lever element (129) which acts on the actuating element (118) in order to actuate the actuating element (118).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
  • H01R 9/26 - Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail or strip-mounting

84.

DC VOLTAGE SWITCHING DEVICE HAVING EARTH FAULT PROTECTION

      
Application Number EP2022068358
Publication Number 2023/280729
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-03
Publication Date 2023-01-12
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO.KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Grote, Tobias
  • Heuer, Lutz
  • Schürgens, Detlev

Abstract

The invention relates to a DC voltage switching device (100) for coupling a DC voltage load (200) to a DC voltage source (4) via a positive conductor (8) and a negative conductor (10), the positive conductor (8) and the negative conductor (10) being guided through the DC voltage switching device (100). The DC voltage switching device (100) comprises: - a first switching element (101, 101') for coupling and decoupling the DC voltage load (200), which switching element is a semiconductor-based, electronically controllable switching element which is integrated in the positive conductor (8) or in the negative conductor (10); - a fuse (103) which is integrated in the other conductor; - a sensor (116) provided at least for detecting the current flow through the conductor in which the first switching element (101) is integrated; and - an evaluation apparatus (118) which is connected to the sensor (116) and the first switching element (101) and is designed to compare the detected current flow with a threshold value and to control the first switching element (101, 101') in order to decouple the DC voltage load if the threshold value is being crossed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 9/54 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the switching device and for which no provision exists elsewhere
  • H01H 33/59 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the switch and not otherwise provided for, e.g. for ensuring operation of the switch at a predetermined point in the ac cycle
  • H02B 1/26 - Casings; Parts thereof or accessories therefor
  • H02H 7/26 - Sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, e.g. for disconnecting a section on which a short-circuit, earth fault, or arc discharge has occurred

85.

RESIDUAL CURRENT MONITORING FOR A DC VOLTAGE SWITCHING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2022068359
Publication Number 2023/280730
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-03
Publication Date 2023-01-12
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO.KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Grote, Tobias
  • Heuer, Lutz

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for residual current monitoring when electrically coupling a DC voltage load (200) to a DC voltage source (4) via a positive conductor (8) and a negative conductor (10). The invention relates in particular to a DC voltage switching device (100) for coupling a DC voltage load (200) to a DC voltage source (4) via a positive conductor (8) and a negative conductor (10). The positive conductor (8) and the negative conductor (10) are guided through the DC voltage switching device (100, 100a), which comprises a switching element (101, 106) for coupling and decoupling the DC voltage load (200) and comprises a sensor (116), in particular a Hall effect sensor, which is designed to detect a magnetic field that forms around the entirety of the positive conductor (8) and the negative conductor (10); and an evaluation apparatus (118) which is connected to the sensor (116) and the switching element (101, 106) and is designed to compare the detected magnetic field to a threshold value and to activate the switching element (101, 106) in order to decouple the DC voltage load when the threshold value is crossed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 3/087 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current for dc applications
  • H02H 3/18 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to reversal of direct current
  • H02H 3/33 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to phase angle between voltages or between currents involving comparison of the voltage or current values at corresponding points in different conductors of a single system, e.g. of currents in go and return conductors using summation current transformers

86.

LABEL SUPPORT

      
Application Number EP2022063163
Publication Number 2022/268410
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-16
Publication Date 2022-12-29
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Oster, Patrick
  • Paus, Manuela
  • Peter, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a label support (2) comprising a holding body (4) for holding a label, which is arranged thereon, on an object to be labeled, wherein the holding body (4) has at least one transparent section (10) for arranging a label (6, 6'). The label support (2) is characterized in that the transparent section (10) consists of a plastic which can be contactlessly detected, in particular in an inductive manner, or has such a plastic. The invention additionally relates to a production means comprising a label support (2) according to the invention and to a production system comprising the aforementioned production means.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09F 3/18 - Casings, frames, or enclosures for labels
  • G09F 3/00 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
  • G09F 3/20 - Casings, frames, or enclosures for labels for adjustable, removable, or interchangeable labels
  • G09F 3/10 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by an adhesive layer
  • G09F 3/12 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by pins, staples, or the like
  • G09F 3/02 - Forms or constructions

87.

VARIABLY POSITIONABLE LATCHING TAB AND PLUG CONNECTOR

      
Application Number EP2022065978
Publication Number 2022/263351
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-13
Publication Date 2022-12-22
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Geske, Ralf

Abstract

The invention relates to a latching tab (1) for locking an electrical plug connection between a plug connector (10), preferably a series plug connector (10), and a mating plug connector (20), preferably a series mating plug connector (20), in a plug-in direction (X), wherein the latching tab (1) has at least one latching clip (2a, 2b, 2c) which is resiliently configured to form a detachable latching connection with a latching portion (21) of the mating plug connector (20) and extends at least partly in a first direction (X1), preferably in the plug-in direction (X), wherein the latching tab (1) has at least one plug portion (3a, 3b, 3c) for forming a plug connection with a retaining portion (12a, ..., 12e) of the plug connector (10) and the at least one plug portion (3a, 3b, 3c) extends at least partly in a second direction (X2), preferably perpendicular to the first direction (X1), wherein the latching tab (1) has at least one actuating portion (4a) for actuating the at least one latching clip (2a, 2b, 2c) and the latching tab (1) is configured to transfer the at least one latching clip (2a, 2b, 2c) from a latching position (RP) into a release position (FP) by actuation (P) of the actuating portion (4a) in at least one direction (X1, X2) from the first direction (X1) and the second direction (X2). The invention further relates to a plug connector (10) and to an arrangement having a latching tab (1), a plug connector (10) and a mating plug connector (20).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
  • H01R 13/508 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by clip or spring
  • H01R 13/506 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
  • H01R 13/635 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for disengagement only by mechanical pressure, e.g. spring force

88.

PLUG CONNECTOR WITH LOCKING ELEMENT

      
Application Number EP2022065980
Publication Number 2022/263353
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-13
Publication Date 2022-12-22
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Geske, Ralf

Abstract

The invention relates to a plug connector (10), preferably a row plug connector (10), having at least one plug-in contact (10K) for forming an electrical plug-in connection with at least one mating plug-in contact (20K) of a mating plug connector (20), preferably a row mating plug connector (20), in a plug-in direction (X), wherein, on the side of a plug-in face (10G) of the plug connector (10), the at least one plug-in contact (10K) at least partially extends from a first end wall (11W1) of a housing (11; 11a, 11b) of the plug connector (10) in the plug-in direction (X), wherein the plug connector (10) has a locking element (30) for locking the electrical plug-in connection with the mating plug connector (20), which locking element is arranged in the housing (11; 11a, 11b) and extends at least partially through a passage (14) in the first end wall (11W1) in the direction of the at least one plug-in contact (10K), preferably in the plug-in direction (X), wherein the locking element (30) is of resilient design at least in certain portions and is mounted in the housing (11; 11a, 11b), wherein the locking element (30) is accessible via an actuating opening (15) in the housing (11; 11a, 11b) and can be actuated in at least one second direction (X2), preferably perpendicular to the plug-in direction (X).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
  • H01R 13/633 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for disengagement only
  • H01R 13/635 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for disengagement only by mechanical pressure, e.g. spring force

89.

MACHINE TOOL FOR PRODUCING A WORKPIECE OF PREDEFINED LENGTH

      
Application Number EP2022061973
Publication Number 2022/238198
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-04
Publication Date 2022-11-17
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Alsters, Tim
  • Gense, Alexander
  • Tarrach, Timo
  • Marten, Christoph
  • Sommer, Waldemar
  • Rey, Henning

Abstract

The invention relates to a machine tool (1) for producing a workpiece (2) of predefined length, having a frame (3) for receiving the workpiece (2), which extends in a longitudinal direction (X) and is configured to guide the workpiece (2) in the longitudinal direction (X) at least in part, wherein the machine tool (1) comprises a cutting tool (4) in order to sever the received workpiece (2) in a machining position, wherein the machine tool (1) has a drivable stop element (5) which is mounted on the frame (3) so as to be displaceable, preferably in the longitudinal direction (X), in order to move the received workpiece (2) into the machining position, and wherein the machine tool (1) has at least one actuable slide element (6) which is mounted on the frame (3) so as to be displaceable, preferably in the longitudinal direction (X), and is configured to guide the received workpiece (2) when it is moved by the drivable stop element (5).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23D 47/04 - Sawing machines or sawing devices working with circular saw blades, characterised only by constructional features of particular parts of devices for feeding, positioning, clamping, or rotating work
  • B23D 59/00 - Accessories specially designed for sawing machines or sawing devices
  • B27B 27/08 - Guide fences or stops for timber in saw mills or sawing machines; Measuring equipment thereon arranged adjustably, not limited to only one of the groups
  • B27B 27/02 - Guide fences or stops for timber in saw mills or sawing machines; Measuring equipment thereon arranged laterally and parallel with respect to the plane of the saw blade

90.

CONTACT MONITORING APPARATUS FOR A THREE-POLE CHANGEOVER CONTACT

      
Application Number EP2022062552
Publication Number 2022/238361
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-10
Publication Date 2022-11-17
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Reinhold, Christian
  • Scholz, Peter

Abstract

ÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜ), in order thereby to monitor the changeover contact (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 9/16 - Indicators for switching condition, e.g. "on" or "off"
  • G01R 31/327 - Testing of circuit interrupters, switches or circuit-breakers
  • H01H 47/00 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the relay and designed to obtain desired operating characteristics or to provide energising current

91.

ACTUATION ELEMENT, CONNECTING ASSEMBLY, TERMINAL CLAMP, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING A TERMINAL CLAMP

      
Application Number EP2022060975
Publication Number 2022/229139
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-26
Publication Date 2022-11-03
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Gebhardt, Martin
  • Nolte, Karsten
  • Schyrocki, Olaf

Abstract

The invention relates to an actuation element (100) for actuating a clamping spring (211) of a connecting assembly (200), the actuation element (100) comprising a first piece (110) on which a gripping area (113) for actuating the actuation element (100) is formed, and a second piece (111) on which at least one actuation area (114a, 114b) for actuating the clamping spring (211) is formed, the first piece (110) being moved into a pre-locked position along with the second piece (111) before being mounted into the connecting assembly (200).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member

92.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING WEAR IN AN ELECTROMECHANICAL APPARATUS

      
Application Number EP2022061237
Publication Number 2022/229274
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-27
Publication Date 2022-11-03
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schaper, Elmar
  • Scholz, Peter
  • Winkel, Fabian

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device (100) for detecting wear in an electromechanical apparatus (1000), wherein the device (100) comprises: a measuring unit (10) that is designed to record at least one predetermined operating parameter of the electromechanical apparatus (1000); and an analytical unit (20) that is designed to use a machine deep-learning method, with the assistance of mass data, preferably in the form of training data, to determine a current wear state of the electromechanical device (1000) from the recorded predetermined operating parameter of the electromechanical device (1000).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/327 - Testing of circuit interrupters, switches or circuit-breakers

93.

CLAMPING SPRING, CONNECTING ASSEMBLY, AND TERMINAL CLAMP

      
Application Number EP2022060514
Publication Number 2022/228983
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-21
Publication Date 2022-11-03
Owner
  • PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
  • NOLTE, Karsten (Germany)
  • SCHYROCKI, Olaf (Germany)
Inventor Gebhardt, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to a clamping spring (100) for clamping a conductor (400), which is to be connected, against a conductor bar (210), the clamping spring (100) comprising a retaining leg (110), a clamping leg (111) that can be moved into an open position and a clamping position, and a locking leg (112) that can be moved into a retaining position and a releasing position; in the retaining position, the locking leg (112) is retained on an actuation element (211), and in the releasing position, the locking leg (112) is detached from the actuation element (211); the locking leg (112) has a pressure area (117) via which the locking leg (112) can be moved from the retaining position into the releasing position by means of the conductor (400) to be connected, said pressure area (117) having a portion (123) which is bent in the direction of the clamping leg (111) and on which a first conductor supporting area (120) is formed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member

94.

MODULAR CONNECTOR

      
Application Number CN2022082814
Publication Number 2022/218123
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-24
Publication Date 2022-10-20
Owner
  • PHOENIX CONTACT ASIA-PACIFIC (NANJING) CO., LTD. (China)
  • PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Zhang, Miao
  • Nehm, Detlef
  • Mundhenk, Stefan

Abstract

A modular connector, comprising a first insert core module and a second insert core module mated with each other. The first insert core module comprises a first insulating core body internally provided with a plurality of first insert terminals arranged in corresponding terminal holes of the first insulating core body; each first insert terminal comprises a wiring base part (210) and an insert part (220); the insert part (220) is connected to the wiring base part (210) and extends outward from the wiring base part (210); the first insert terminals further comprise side leg structures (230) extending outward from the wiring base parts (210); the insert parts (220) of the first insert terminals are located in the terminal holes, and the side leg structures (230) are located outside the terminal holes. The second insert core module comprises a second insulating core body internally provided a plurality of second insert terminals; insulating barriers (410) are further provided on the second insulating core body; and matching receiving holes (310) are further provided on the first insulating core body. When the first insert core module and the second insert core module are mated and mounted, the insulating barriers (410) of the second insulating core body pass through the receiving holes (310) of the first insulating core body, and are inserted between adjacent side leg structures (230). The modular connector employs a unique terminal structure to realize self-short-circuit in a non-inserted state and employs a unique insert core module housing feature to realize self-short-circuit release in an inserted state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 24/00 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure
  • H01R 13/11 - Resilient sockets
  • H01R 13/40 - Securing contact members in or to a base or case; Insulating of contact members
  • H01R 13/04 - Pins or blades for co-operation with sockets

95.

SHIELDING PLATE, AND PLUG CONNECTOR PART WITH SHIELDING PLATE

      
Application Number EP2022059370
Publication Number 2022/218840
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-08
Publication Date 2022-10-20
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ritter, Holger
  • Hieber, Alexander

Abstract

The invention relates to a shielding plate (1, 1') for the passage of a cylindrical insulating body (11) of a plug connector part (10) in order to install a printed circuit board, comprising an opening (7) which surrounds the insulating body (11). The shielding plate (1, 1') is designed to be elastic in the direction of the axis of the opening (7) and has angled lugs (2, 2') at opposite edges, said lugs containing flanks (3, 4) which are arranged in a zig-zag shape and comprise a central opening (8). The lug (2, 2') edges (14) formed by the flanks (3, 4) engage into locking depressions (21). By virtue of an additional pin (9) in the opening (8), said pin being used as a counter hook, a secure transport protection is ensured in one embodiment. A plug connector part (10) with a shielding plate (1, 1') has an insulating body (11) and a securing flange (12) for the printed circuit board (18). The flange (12) contains locking receiving areas (20) for the lugs (2, 2') on opposite sides.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 12/91 - Coupling devices allowing relative movement between coupling parts e.g. floating or self aligning
  • H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
  • H01R 13/6594 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the shield being mounted on a PCB and connected to conductive members

96.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH MAGNETIC LOCKING OF A PIVOT JOINT BETWEEN TWO HOUSING PARTS

      
Application Number EP2022057924
Publication Number 2022/207490
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-25
Publication Date 2022-10-06
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Babic, Hrvoje
  • Beckmann, Ralf
  • Schäfers, Martin
  • Sahm, Jürgen
  • Hermann, Markus
  • Michel, Markus
  • Brokmann, Frank
  • Ritter, Holger
  • Hanses, Markus

Abstract

The invention relates to an electrical connector (1) having at least a first housing part (2) and a second housing part (3), wherein in an engagement region one of the housing parts (2; 3) engages at least partially and concentrically with the other housing part (3; 2), and wherein the first housing part (2) and the second housing part (3) are configured to be rotatable in the engagement region relative to each other about a pivot axis (17). According to the invention, at least one bolt (8) is disposed in the engagement region, which in a first basic state secures the first housing part (2) and the second housing part (3) against rotation of the housing parts (2, 3) relative to each other about the axis of rotation (17), and in a second basic state releases said parts, wherein the bolt (8) is magnetic and preloaded by an elastic force, and the transition of the bolt (8) from a first basic state to a second basic state can be induced by the application of a magnetic force to the bolt (8).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 35/04 - Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle

97.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH MAGNETIC LOCKING OF HOUSING PARTS ROTATABLE RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER

      
Application Number EP2022057935
Publication Number 2022/207493
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-25
Publication Date 2022-10-06
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Babic, Hrvoje
  • Beckmann, Ralf
  • Schäfers, Martin
  • Sahm, Jürgen
  • Hermann, Markus
  • Michel, Markus
  • Brokmann, Frank
  • Ritter, Holger
  • Hanses, Markus

Abstract

The invention relates to an electrical connector (1) having at least a first housing part (2) and a second housing part (3), wherein in an engagement region one of the housing parts (2; 3) engages at least partially and concentrically with the other housing part (3; 2), and wherein the first housing part (2) and the second housing part (3) are configured to be rotatable in the engagement region relative to each other about a pivot axis (13). According to the invention, the first housing part (2) and the second housing part (3) in their engagement region each have at least one magnetic structure (4, 5) which extends at least partially on the inside or on the outside, the corresponding magnetic structures (4, 5) being designed to cooperate with each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 35/04 - Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle
  • H01R 13/62 - Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement

98.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CONTACT UNIT, AND CONTACT UNIT

      
Application Number EP2022057958
Publication Number 2022/207498
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-25
Publication Date 2022-10-06
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Krome, Karsten
  • Vandieken, Mirko
  • Monzer, Benjamin
  • Schau, Tobias

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a contact unit (100) having at least two contact elements (11, 12; 21, 22), comprising: providing a first contact element carrier (10), which is formed from a first carrier material (M1), wherein, in the first carrier material (M1), at least one contact element (11, 12) is received on a receiving portion (11A, 12A) of the at least one contact element (11, 12), and the first carrier material (M1) has been at least partially shrink-fitted on the receiving portion (11A, 12A); providing a second contact element carrier (20), which is formed from a second carrier material (M2), wherein the second contact element carrier (20) is designed to receive the first contact element carrier (10) in a longitudinal direction (X); at least partially introducing the first contact element carrier (10) into the second contact element carrier (20), preferably in the longitudinal direction (X), as far as an assembly position (MP) of the first contact element carrier (10); attaching at least one reference contact element (21, 22) to the second contact element carrier (20); moving the at least one contact element (11, 12), preferably in the longitudinal direction (X), in the first contact element carrier (10) to an end position (EP), wherein, in the end position (EP), at least one surface portion (11FA, 12FA) of the at least one contact element (11, 12) and at least one surface portion (21FA, 22FA) of the at least one reference contact element (21, 22) are arranged coplanarly. The invention also relates to a contact unit (100), which has preferably been produced by the method according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/41 - Securing in non-demountable manner, e.g. moulding, riveting by frictional grip in grommet, panel or base
  • H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
  • H01R 13/506 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
  • H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
  • H01R 13/6594 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the shield being mounted on a PCB and connected to conductive members

99.

CLAMPING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2022058385
Publication Number 2022/207689
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-30
Publication Date 2022-10-06
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Ruppert, Jens

Abstract

A clamping device for holding at least one conductor (200), having: a housing element (3), at least comprising: - an inlet opening (5A) and an outlet opening (5B) for routing the conductor (200) through the housing element (3), and - a support surface (7) for the conductor (200) in the housing element (3) arranged at least in certain regions between the inlet opening (5A) and the outlet opening (5B); and wherein a clamping element (9) is arranged so as to be movable on the housing element (3, 3') between a first position (11A, 11A') and a second position (11B, 11B'), and is adapted, in the second position (11B, 11B'), at least to brake at least one movement of the conductor (200) out of the inlet opening (5A, 5A') counter to an insertion direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02B 1/20 - Bus-bar or other wiring layouts, e.g. in cubicles, in switchyards
  • H02B 1/052 - Mounting on rails
  • H02G 3/32 - Installations of cables or lines on walls, floors or ceilings using mounting clamps

100.

ELECTRONIC HOUSING

      
Application Number EP2022054501
Publication Number 2022/189146
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-23
Publication Date 2022-09-15
Owner PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schaper, Elmar
  • Tasche, Ingo
  • Hudetz, Hans-Peter

Abstract

The invention relates to an electronic housing (10) comprising: a first and a second housing part (20, 30) that can be interconnected and each of which has a base area (21, 31), the base areas (21, 31), when interconnected, lying opposite each other, an electrical conductor arrangement (40) arranged in the electronic housing (10) and having a plurality of first band-type or strip-type conductor elements (42, 45-47) that have at least one contact region (42.3, 42.4, 45.5, 46.3, 47.3) and at least one first supporting region (42.2, 45.2-45.4 46.2, 47.2), each contact region (42.3, 42.4, 45.5, 46.3, 47.3) being designed for electrical contact with and support of an electrical or electronic component (50-52), and the first supporting regions (42.2, 45.2-45.4 46.2, 47.2) being designed to absorb, when the two housing parts (20, 30) are interconnected, any external forces the act upon the electronic housing (10) and/or to dissipate same.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack
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