US5486116A
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Plug and socket connection system for an electronic unit
Assignee: Siemens AG
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Filing: 1993-10-12
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Granted: 1996-01-23
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Expires: 2013-10-12
Abstract
Abstract A plug and socket connection system for an electronic unit, consists of a connection plug for the connection of connecting lines and a socket for receiving the connection plug. In accordance with the present invention, both the socket and the connection plug have at least one linearly guiding guide element for the guiding of the connection plug in correct position upon introduction of the connection plug into the socket and at least one locking element for the detachable locking of the connection plug in the plug socket, the locking elements cooperating by engagement in at least two positions.
Inventors
- 👤 Werner Meiler
- 👤 Gunther Deinhardt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:39
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; H05K7/1462; H05K7/1468; H05K7/1469; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/629; H01R13/64; H01R13/645
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A plug and socket connection system comprising: a) a connection plug for the coupling of a plurality of connecting lines, said connection plug having a first linear guiding element and a first locking element; and b) a socket for mating with said connection plug, said socket having a second linear guiding element, and having a second locking element, wherein said first and second guiding elements cooperate to guide the connection plug and the socket into a correct position when mating the connection plug and the socket, the first and second locking elements permit the connection plug to be detachably locked in the socket, and the first and second locking elements cooperate by engaging in at least two positions; wherein the connection plug is isolated electrically from the socket in one of the engaged positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A plug and socket connection system comprising: a) a connection plug for the coupling of a plurality of connecting lines, said connection plug having a first linear guiding element and a first locking element; and b) a socket for mating with said connection plug, said socket having a second linear guiding element, and having a second locking element, wherein said first and second guiding elements cooperate to guide the connection plug and the socket into a correct position when mating the connection plug and the socket, the first and second locking elements permit the connection plug to be detachably locked in the socket, and the first and second locking elements cooperate by engaging in at least two positions; wherein the connection plug is isolated electrically from the socket in one of the engaged positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The plug and socket connection system according to claim 1, wherein the first guiding element comprises a guide groove and the second guiding element comprises a guide rail.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The plug and socket connection system according to claim 1, wherein the second guiding element comprises a guide groove and the first guiding element comprises a guide rail.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
The plug and socket connection system according to claim 1, wherein the plug further comprises an outer support, and the first locking element further comprises a handle, whereby the first locking element can be moved between a locked position and a release position on the outer support.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
The plug and socket connection system according to claim 4, wherein the first locking element can be introduced into the outer support by substantially linear movements, and the first locking element and the socket each has a stop element, whereby the first locking element is held securely in the outer support.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The plug and socket connection system according to claim 4, further comprising a spring associated with said first locking element, whereby said first locking element is held in the locked position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The plug and socket connection system according to claim 6, wherein the spring comprises a plastic spring.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The plug and socket connection system according to claim 6, wherein the spring is only slightly tensioned in the locked position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The plug and socket connection system according to claim 2, wherein the first locking element comprises a single injection molded piece.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
The plug and socket connection system according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the first or second locking elements further comprises a bevel element, whereby the connection plug automatically engages with the socket when the connection plug is introduced into the socket.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
43 words
The plug and socket connection system according to claim 1, wherein the socket further comprises a longitudinal channel which is open towards the connection plug, said longitudinal channel having a side wall, wherein the second guiding element is disposed on the side wall.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
The plug and socket connection system according to claim 11, wherein the second guiding element is disposed approximately in the center of the side wall.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
34 words
The plug and socket connection system according to claim 11, wherein the socket further comprises at least two locking elements which are disposed in the longitudinal channel at the ends of the longitudinal channel.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
147 words
A box shaped electronic device comprising a front plug and socket connection system, said front plug and socket connection system including: a) a connection plug for the coupling a plurality of connecting lines, said connection plug having a first linear guiding element and a first locking element; and b) a socket for mating with said connection plug, said socket having a second linear guiding element, and having a second locking element, wherein said first and second guiding elements cooperate to guide the connection plug and the socket into a correct position when mating the connection plug and the socket, the first and second locking elements permit the connection plug to be detachably locket in the socket, and the first and second locking elements cooperate by engaging in at least two positions wherein the connection plug is isolated electrically from the socket in one of the engaged positions.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
147 words
A box shaped electronic device comprising a front plug and socket connection system, said front plug and socket connection system including: a) a connection plug for the coupling a plurality of connecting lines, said connection plug having a first linear guiding element and a first locking element; and b) a socket for mating with said connection plug, said socket having a second linear guiding element, and having a second locking element, wherein said first and second guiding elements cooperate to guide the connection plug and the socket into a correct position when mating the connection plug and the socket, the first and second locking elements permit the connection plug to be detachably locket in the socket, and the first and second locking elements cooperate by engaging in at least two positions wherein the connection plug is isolated electrically from the socket in one of the engaged positions.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
128 words
A socket for mating with a plug connection of a plug and socket connection system for coupling a plurality of connecting lines, in which the connection plug has a first linear guiding element, and a first locking element, said socket comprising: a) a second linear guiding element; b) a second locking element, wherein said first and second guiding elements cooperate to guide the connection plug and the socket into a correct position when mating the connection plug and the socket, the first and second locking elements permit the connection plug to be detachably locked in the socket, and the first and second locking elements cooperate by engaging in at least two positions wherein the connection plug is isolated electrically from the socket in one of the engaged positions.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
128 words
A socket for mating with a plug connection of a plug and socket connection system for coupling a plurality of connecting lines, in which the connection plug has a first linear guiding element, and a first locking element, said socket comprising: a) a second linear guiding element; b) a second locking element, wherein said first and second guiding elements cooperate to guide the connection plug and the socket into a correct position when mating the connection plug and the socket, the first and second locking elements permit the connection plug to be detachably locked in the socket, and the first and second locking elements cooperate by engaging in at least two positions wherein the connection plug is isolated electrically from the socket in one of the engaged positions.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
128 words
A plug connection for mating with a socket of a plug and socket connection system for coupling a plurality of connecting lines, in which the socket has a first linear guiding element, and a first locking element, said plug connection comprising: a) a second linear guiding element; b) a second locking element, wherein said first and second guiding elements cooperate to guide the connection plug and the socket into a correct position when mating the connection plug and the socket, the first and second locking elements permit the connection plug to be detachably locked in the socket, and the first and second locking elements cooperate by engaging in at least two positions wherein the connection plug is isolated electrically from the socket in one of the engaged positions.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
128 words
A plug connection for mating with a socket of a plug and socket connection system for coupling a plurality of connecting lines, in which the socket has a first linear guiding element, and a first locking element, said plug connection comprising: a) a second linear guiding element; b) a second locking element, wherein said first and second guiding elements cooperate to guide the connection plug and the socket into a correct position when mating the connection plug and the socket, the first and second locking elements permit the connection plug to be detachably locked in the socket, and the first and second locking elements cooperate by engaging in at least two positions wherein the connection plug is isolated electrically from the socket in one of the engaged positions.
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