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EP2529451A1 - Circuit board coaxial connector - Google Patents

Circuit board coaxial connector

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EP2529451A1
EP2529451A1 EP10702084A EP10702084A EP2529451A1 EP 2529451 A1 EP2529451 A1 EP 2529451A1 EP 10702084 A EP10702084 A EP 10702084A EP 10702084 A EP10702084 A EP 10702084A EP 2529451 A1 EP2529451 A1 EP 2529451A1
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connector
adapter
spacer
inner conductor
coaxial connector
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Eckhard Mrowka
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Huber and Suhner AG
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/646—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00 specially adapted for high-frequency, e.g. structures providing an impedance match or phase match
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R24/00—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure
    • H01R24/38—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts
    • H01R24/40—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency
    • H01R24/50—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency mounted on a PCB [Printed Circuit Board]
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R24/00—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure
    • H01R24/38—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts
    • H01R24/40—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency
    • H01R24/54—Intermediate parts, e.g. adapters, splitters or elbows
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R12/00—Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, specially adapted for printed circuits, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB], flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures, e.g. terminal strips, terminal blocks; Coupling devices specially adapted for printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures; Terminals specially adapted for contact with, or insertion into, printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures
    • H01R12/70—Coupling devices
    • H01R12/71—Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
    • H01R12/72—Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures
    • H01R12/73—Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures connecting to other rigid printed circuits or like structures
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R12/00—Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, specially adapted for printed circuits, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB], flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures, e.g. terminal strips, terminal blocks; Coupling devices specially adapted for printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures; Terminals specially adapted for contact with, or insertion into, printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures
    • H01R12/70—Coupling devices
    • H01R12/91—Coupling devices allowing relative movement between coupling parts, e.g. floating or self aligning

Definitions

  • the present invention is in the field of coaxial connectors for printed circuit boards.
  • circuit board coaxial connectors are known in the art. These connectors have a multi-part construction with a first and a second connector part, which are operatively connected to each other via an adapter piece. Problems are that these connectors usually have a complicated structure and / or allow only insufficient room for maneuver.
  • US4925403 was published 1 988 and shows a Koxialverbinder of the type described with an adapter piece.
  • the connector is constructed so that it can compensate for a certain lateral offset.
  • No. 5,879,177 shows another connector having a first and a second connector part, which can be operatively connected by an adapter piece.
  • the adapter piece is used to compensate for a certain lateral offset.
  • WO0052788A1 of the same Applicant was published in 2000 and shows an improved connector of the generic type.
  • the connector has a first and a second connector. derteil on which can be operatively connected via an adapter piece.
  • a ball joint is used at least on one side.
  • EP1 207592 was published in 2002 and relates to a coaxial connector assembly having a first and a second coaxial connector and a contact sleeve connecting them.
  • the contact sleeve is designed so that it can be tilted laterally in a predetermined range.
  • the first coaxial connector and the contact sleeve have a latching connection in the region of their outer conductor.
  • the locking connection in the outer conductor has a restricting effect on the freedom of movement. All first coaxial connectors are in a common first plastic housing and all second coaxial connectors are arranged in a common second plastic housing.
  • An object of the invention is to show an improved connector of the generic type. Another object is to show a connector with an extended range of functions.
  • An inventive coaxial connector PCB (henceforth coaxial connector) has a multi-part construction with a first and a second coaxial connector part, which can be operatively connected to each other via an adapter piece with a coaxial structure.
  • the adapter piece has a first and a second end with an inner and an outer conductor, which with corresponding inner, resp. External conductors of the connector parts can be operatively connected.
  • At least one connector side has mechanical Active connection means, which "firmly" connects the corresponding connector part and the associated end of the adapter with each other, ie the connection under normal circumstances is no longer solvable or releasable against an increased force
  • the operative connection of the other connector part with the adapter For example, in one embodiment, at a distance of 1 mm, the connector may be offset by ⁇ 1 ⁇ 2 mm
  • the connector parts may extend telescopically apart.
  • at least one of the connector parts or the adapter has a sleeve-shaped inner conductor, in which vo m corresponding counterpart dips a ball-like element and is arranged displaceably in this in the axial direction. So that the largest possible axial and lateral displacement is possible, the sleeve-shaped conductor protrudes in the axial direction over the operative connection means.
  • the inner and the outer conductor of the adapter piece are positioned over a spacer relative to each other.
  • the spacer may have a multi-part construction in the axial direction, so that the adapter piece is e.g. is easily scalable in length, without the spacer has to be adapted consuming.
  • One advantage is that always the same spacers can be used.
  • Another advantage is that the spacers can have different colors, which makes the correct assembly of the very small parts visually easy to control.
  • the first and the second connector part are identical.
  • the connector parts are designed such that a drogue can be attached to them. This can eg by pressing, Gluing, friction welding, etc. are attached.
  • the drogue is usually mounted on a detachable connector side and serves to catch the counterpart.
  • One advantage is that the drogue can be adapted to the requirements. If necessary, the drogue can be made of a favorable material. Furthermore, it is possible to combine several drogue in a component. Depending on the application, the drogue can also be used for other connectors.
  • the defined by the funnel radial catching area must be adjusted by increasing the size of the funnel, as a rule, when the PCB distance is greater, so that the longer and thus further swiveling adapter can be deflected when connecting to the counterpart. This is usually not desirable for reasons of space.
  • the maximum possible lateral inclination is limited by mechanical means as a function of the connector spacing. Due to the embodiment and geometry of the invention, the axial tolerance range for the printed circuit board spacing is increased. This is normally ⁇ 0.3 mm. In contrast, a connector according to the invention allows a tolerance range in the order of ⁇ 1 .2 mm.
  • the radial catch area (funnel) generally has to be increased when the printed circuit board spacing increases, so that the longer and thus further swiveling adapter can be deflected into the counterpart. This is usually not desirable for reasons of space.
  • the maximum inclination of the snapped-in adapter can be limited depending on the desired distance between the two printed circuit boards at a given radial catching area by matching the diameters of the adapter and the connector parts as a function of the desired angle.
  • One embodiment relates to a coaxial connector having a first and a second connector part and an adapter arranged between them.
  • the first and the second connector part have a first inner conductor and a first outer conductor, which are fixedly connected to one another via a first spacer.
  • the first inner conductor has a first inner cylindrical contact surface and the first outer conductor has a second inner cylindrical contact surface.
  • the adapter has a second inner and a second outer conductor, which are operatively connected via a second spacer.
  • the second inner conductor and the second outer conductor have at their ends elastic spring tongues with radially protruding contact beads, which in the assembled state interact electrically conductively with the inner cylindrical contact surfaces of the first and second inner conductors of the first and second connector parts.
  • the elastic spring tongues together with the contact beads serve to produce and maintain a secure electrical connection.
  • first mechanical operative connection means are arranged, which cooperate in the assembled state with second mechanical operative connection means of the adapter to form an axially effective mechanical connection.
  • the mechanical active connection means may be a ball and a pan, or a groove and a protruding retaining bead, which cooperate positively in the assembled state.
  • a sleeve-shaped part of the first inner conductor is at least on the side of the mechanical connection in the axial direction on the mechanical operative connection means, such that an axial offset of the connector parts relative to the adapter is compensated by a telescopic displacement of at least one connector part relative to the adapter.
  • the first mechanical operative connection means may be a radially outwardly projecting retaining bead on the first spacer and the second mechanical operative connection means may be a circumferential groove disposed on an inner surface of the second spacer, which are operatively connected, for example, by snapping can.
  • the second inner conductor of the adapter can have a cross-sectional constriction in an area behind the first spring tongues, which allows an enlarged tilt angle ⁇ in the lateral direction.
  • the second spacer of the adapter has in a preferred embodiment in the axial direction of a multi-part construction.
  • the multi-part design allows easy scaling of the length while maintaining the same spacers. By using different materials, it can be optically displayed if the connector is mounted correctly.
  • the second spacer may consist of a first and a second part, which are made of different materials.
  • On the side of the detachable connector part e.g. normally uses a comparatively soft material, which is one more deformable.
  • On the side of the detachable connector part is advantageously used a material which has a better thermal conductivity.
  • the spacer can be used in a suitable design for other connectors with a similar structure.
  • FIG. 1 shows a connector according to the invention in a front view in the assembled state.
  • FIG. 2 shows a sectional view through the connector according to FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective sectional view of the connector according to FIG. 1 in a non-operatively connected state
  • FIG. 4 shows the connector in a plan view in a deflected state.
  • 5 shows a section through FIG. 4 along the section line BB;
  • Fig. 6 shows two adapters in a plan view
  • FIG. 7 the adapter according to Figure 6 in a sectional view along the section line CC.
  • FIG. 1 shows a coaxial connector 1 according to the invention with a first connector part 2, a second connector part 3 and an adapter 4, which serves for the operative connection of the first to the second connector part 2, 3.
  • the connector parts 2, 3, as well as the adapter 4 have a coaxial structure.
  • FIG. 1 shows the coaxial connector 1 in the operatively connected state in a front view.
  • FIG. 2 shows a sectional view through the connector 1 along the section line AA according to FIG. 1.
  • Figure 3 shows the connector parts 2, 3 and the adapter 4 in a perspective view obliquely from above.
  • the connector parts 2, 3, 4 are arranged one above the other, but not operatively connected.
  • the connector parts 2, 3, 4 are shown cut, so that the inner life can be seen.
  • the first and the second connector part 2, 3 have an identical construction in the illustrated embodiment. If necessary, it is possible, the first and the second connector part 2, 3 meet the requirements not identical. Furthermore, the parts 2, 3, 4, in contrast to the prior art, a comparatively simple structure, which can be mounted with little effort. This has a positive effect on the production costs.
  • the first and the second connector part 2, 3 each have a cylindrical inner conductor 5, which is configured in each case sleeve-shaped at its front end 6. As can be seen in Figure 2, the inner conductor 5 is positioned and held by a first here rotationally symmetrical spacer 7 with respect to a sleeve-shaped outer conductor 8 at its front end.
  • the outer conductor 8 is cylindrical at least in the front region and arranged coaxially with respect to the inner conductor 5.
  • both the first spacer 7 and the inner conductor 5 are arranged in the interior of the sleeve-shaped part of the outer conductor 8.
  • the first spacer 7 can be fastened in the housing of the first external conductor 8.
  • Other types of fastening are possible.
  • the first inner conductor 5 is fixed in the first spacer 7 by pressing. Again, other types of attachment are possible.
  • the first spacer 7 extends along the first inner conductor 5 and forms a here on the inner conductor 5 adjacent substantially cylindrical base portion 1 7, on which an outwardly projecting, annular retaining bead 1 0 (first operative connection means) is formed is.
  • the retaining bead 10 is formed at the rear, non-free end of the base portion. As shown, this engages in the assembled state in an annular groove 1 1 (second operative connection means) of a second spacer 1 2.1 of the adapter 4 and forms with this an articulated mechanical connection 1 3.
  • the mechanical connection is usually designed as a releasable snap connection and makes it possible to separate the adapter 4 from the first connector part 2 by applying a certain force in the axial direction.
  • the mechanical connection 1 3 has a certain play, which makes it possible to tilt the adapter 4 in the lateral direction by a certain angle ⁇ with respect to the first connector part 3 (see FIG. 5).
  • another embodiment of the active connection means 20, 21 possible.
  • one of the holding means can also be configured as a depression in the outer conductor into which a protruding bead of the outer conductor of the adapter snaps.
  • the range of motion is smaller.
  • a drogue 26 is attached on the second connector part 3, which simplifies the assembly.
  • the drogue 26 serves as an assembly aid by safely guiding the free end of the adapter 4 in the space provided for the inner conductor 8.
  • the second spacer is 1 2.1, 1 2.2 of the adapter 4 in the embodiment shown in two parts and has a first and a second part 1 2 (1 2.1, 1 2.2) on.
  • the second spacer 1 2 positioned a second inner conductor 1 4 relative to a second outer conductor 1 5 of the adapter 4.
  • Both the inner and the outer conductor 14, 1 5 have first and second spring tongues 1 8, 1 9, the first at their ends and second Druckwulste 20, 21, which are formed circumferentially projecting in the embodiment shown.
  • the outer surfaces of the contact beads 20, 21 are advantageously configured similar to a sphere.
  • the spring tongues 1 8, 1 9 are functionally separated from each other by slots 22, 23 and can deflect in the radial direction.
  • the slots are arranged either radially or in pairs in parallel (see Figure 3).
  • the contact beads 20, 21 form an operative connection with inner lying first and second contact surfaces 24, 25 of the inner conductor 5 and the outer conductor 8.
  • the contact surfaces 24, 25 are matched in length, so that the adapter 4 with respect to the second connector part 3 in the axial direction (z-axis) telescopically moved, respectively can be extended.
  • the inner conductor 5 is in the axial direction by a distance a via the active connection means 1 0, 1 1 before.
  • the distance a corresponds in the Crössen instrument the axially compensated shift.
  • the active length L2 of the external In the embodiment shown, the conductor 8 (see FIG. 5) is larger than the active length LI of the inner conductor 5. It is thereby achieved that first the outer conductor 8 and only then the inner conductor 5 are operatively connected during the connection.
  • the first and second contact beads 20, 21 are arranged in the axial direction at substantially the same height.
  • the contact beads 20, 21 may also be arranged at different heights. There is the possibility if necessary to generate a certain restoring force, which prevents unwanted tilting, respectively skew the adapter with respect to the first connector part 2. This can be particularly advantageous during assembly.
  • Figure 4 shows the connector 1 according to Figures 1 to 3 in a plan view and Figure 5 shows a sectional view through the connector along the section line BB according to Figure 4.
  • the connector 1 is shown in a deflected state.
  • the first and the second connector part 2, 3 are arranged laterally (y-direction) offset from one another.
  • the axial offset is indicated by dy.
  • the second relative to the first connector part is displaced in the axial direction (schematically indicated by dz).
  • the cylindrical contact surfaces 24, 25 of the outer conductor 5, 8 are designed much longer in contrast to the prior art in the embodiment shown, so that the connector part 3 relative to the adapter 4 in the axial direction can extend comparatively far.
  • the connector 1 can be used much wider than the connector known from the prior art.
  • the first contact bead 20 is extended in the interior of the first inner conductor 5 by dz over the first operative connection means 10 in the axial direction.
  • a drogue 26 is mounted on the second connector part 3, which simplifies the insertion of the free end of the adapter 4 into the second connector part 26 during the connection.
  • the drogue 26 is shown in the embodiment shown. However, it can also be attached in other ways.
  • the drogue may be made of metal or plastic or other suitable material.
  • the second inner conductor 14 of the adapter 4 in the area behind the second spring tongues 1 9 cross-sectional constrictions 27, in which the first outer conductor of the first connector part 2 can dip when the adapter 4 relative to the first, respectively.
  • the second connector part 2, 3 is tilted in the retracted state by the angle ⁇ .
  • cross-sectional constrictions 27 of the possible lateral offset range over the conventional connectors is increased.
  • the cross-sectional constriction may also be required only on one side.
  • the maximum possible tilt angle ⁇ is limited by a diameter D of a shoulder 31 of the adapter 4, or the outer conductor 1 5, which comes into contact with the inner surface (second contact surface) 25 in the maximum deflected state.
  • the tilt angle ⁇ depending on the length L of the adapter 4 and an inner diameter Di of the second contact surface 25 can be adjusted to a diameter Df of the drogue 26.
  • the diameter D and spacers can be used, which are placed on the adapter 4 or the first connector part 2.
  • the described function of the cross-sectional constriction, respectively the spacer sleeve can also be used for other connectors with a similar structure (first and second connector part, which are operatively connected to each other via an adapter) to limit their relative lateral deflection (maximum tilt angle) and thus to the capture area determine.
  • FIGS. 7a and 7b two adapters 4 are shown side by side in a plan view.
  • FIGS. 7a and 7b the adapters 4 are shown in a sectional view along the section line CC.
  • the second spacer 1 2 is designed in two parts and be is from the perspective of the consideration of a lower spacer 1 2.1 and an upper spacer 1 2.2.
  • the advantage is that the adapter piece 4 can be easily adapted in its length 13, L4 (see FIG. 7) by modifying only the inner and outer conductors 14, 15 in their length 13, L4.
  • the lower and the upper spacer 1 2.1, 1 2.2 can be taken unchanged. This reduces the cost of Herste II.
  • Another advantage is that the lower and the upper spacer 1 2.1, 1 2.2 may have different colors.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a coaxial connector (1), comprising a first and a second connector part (2, 3) and an adapter (4) arranged therebetween. The first and the second connector part (2, 3) have a first inner conductor (5) and a first outer conductor (8), which are operatively connected to each other by means of a first spacer (7), wherein the first inner conductor (5) has a first internal cylindrical contact surface (24) and the first outer conductor has a second internal cylindrical contact surface (25). In a socket area (17) of the first inner conductor (5), a first mechanical operative-connection means (10) is arranged, which interacts with a second mechanical operative-connection means (11) of the adapter (4) in the installed state in order to establish a mechanical connection (13) that is effective in the axial direction (z). The first inner conductor (5) protrudes beyond the level of the mechanical operative-connection means (10, 11) in the axial direction (z) in such a way that the active area of the internal cylindrical contact surface (24) is able to compensate a large axial offset (dz) of the connector parts (2, 3) relative to the adapter (4).

Description

LEITERPLATTEN-KOAXIALVERBINDER  LEITERPLATTEN-COAXIAL CONNECTORS
Die vorliegende Erfindung liegt auf dem Gebiet der Koaxialverbinder für Leiterplatten. The present invention is in the field of coaxial connectors for printed circuit boards.
Nach dem Bestücken von Leiterplatten mit S D-Bauteilen und dem anschliessenden Löten werden Leiterplatten hochfrequenzmässig miteinander kontaktiert. H ierbei müssen Lage- und Positionsungenauigkeiten der S D (Surface ounted Device) Bauteile, in radialer und axialer Richtung kompensiert werden, damit die Hochfrequenzeigenschaften beibehalten werden. In der Regel ist eine Mehrzahl von Verbindern gleichzeitig zu verbinden. After the assembly of printed circuit boards with S D components and the subsequent soldering, printed circuit boards are contacted with each other in terms of frequency. In this case, the position and position inaccuracies of the S D (Surface Ounted Device) components, in the radial and axial direction, must be compensated in order to maintain the high-frequency properties. As a rule, a plurality of connectors must be connected simultaneously.
Aus dem Stand der Technik sind verschiedene Leiterplatten-Koaxialverbinder bekannt. Diese Verbinder weisen einen mehrteiligen Aufbau mit einem ersten und einem zweiten Verbinderteil auf, die über ein Adapterstück miteinander wirkverbunden werden. Probleme bestehen darin, dass diese Verbinder meist einen komplizierten Aufbau aufweisen und/oder nur einen ungenügenden Bewegungsspielraum zulassen. Various circuit board coaxial connectors are known in the art. These connectors have a multi-part construction with a first and a second connector part, which are operatively connected to each other via an adapter piece. Problems are that these connectors usually have a complicated structure and / or allow only insufficient room for maneuver.
US4925403 wurde 1 988 publiziert und zeigt einen Koxialverbinder der beschriebenen Art mit einem Adapterstück. Der Verbinder ist so aufgebaut, dass er einen gewissen seitlichen Versatz ausgleichen kann. Über einen Aussenleiter des Adapterstücks wird eine mechanische Schnappverbindung hergestellt. US4925403 was published 1 988 and shows a Koxialverbinder of the type described with an adapter piece. The connector is constructed so that it can compensate for a certain lateral offset. About an outer conductor of the adapter piece a mechanical snap connection is made.
US58791 77 zeigt einen weiteren Verbinder mit einem ersten und einem zweiten Verbinderteil, welche durch ein Adapterstück wirkverbunden werden können. Das Adapterstück dient zum Ausgleich eines gewissen lateralen Versatzes. No. 5,879,177 shows another connector having a first and a second connector part, which can be operatively connected by an adapter piece. The adapter piece is used to compensate for a certain lateral offset.
WO0052788A1 der selben Anmelderin wurde 2000 publiziert und zeigt einen verbesserten Verbinder der gattungsgemässen Art. Der Verbinder weist ein erstes und ein zweites Verbin- derteil auf, welche über ein Adapterstück wirkverbunden werden können. Zur Reduktion von entstehenden Kräften wird zumindest auf einer Seite ein Kugelgelenk verwendet. WO0052788A1 of the same Applicant was published in 2000 and shows an improved connector of the generic type. The connector has a first and a second connector. derteil on which can be operatively connected via an adapter piece. To reduce arising forces, a ball joint is used at least on one side.
EP1 207592 wurde 2002 publiziert und betrifft einen Koaxialsteckanordnung mit einem ersten und einem zweiten Koaxialsteckverbinder sowie einer diese verbindende Kontakthülse. Die Kontakthülse ist so ausgebildet, dass sie in einem vorbestimmten Bereich seitlich verkippbar ist. Der erste Koaxialsteckverbinder und die Kontakthülse weisen im Bereich ihrer Aussenleiter eine Rastverbindung auf. Die Rastverbindung im Bereich der Aussenleiter wirkt sich einschränkend auf die Bewegungsfreiheit aus. Alle ersten Koaxialsteckverbinder sind in einem gemeinsamen ersten Kunststoffgehäuse und alle zweiten Koaxialsteckverbinder sind in einem gemeinsamen zweiten Kunststoffgehäuse angeordnet. EP1 207592 was published in 2002 and relates to a coaxial connector assembly having a first and a second coaxial connector and a contact sleeve connecting them. The contact sleeve is designed so that it can be tilted laterally in a predetermined range. The first coaxial connector and the contact sleeve have a latching connection in the region of their outer conductor. The locking connection in the outer conductor has a restricting effect on the freedom of movement. All first coaxial connectors are in a common first plastic housing and all second coaxial connectors are arranged in a common second plastic housing.
Weitere Verbinder mit einem der gattungsgemässen Art sind aus US2004038586, US2007026698A, US20061 94465A, CN2879475Y, sowie CN 1 01459304A bekannt. Other connectors of the generic type are known from US2004038586, US2007026698A, US20061,94465A, CN2879475Y, and CN 1 01459304A.
Eine Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht darin, einen verbesserten Verbinder der gattungsgemässen Art zu zeigen. Eine weitere Aufgabe besteht darin, einen Verbinder mit einem erweiterten Funktionsbereich zu zeigen. An object of the invention is to show an improved connector of the generic type. Another object is to show a connector with an extended range of functions.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch den in den unabhängigen Ansprüchen definierten Verbinder gelöst. This object is achieved by the connector defined in the independent claims.
Ein erfindungsgemässer Leiterplatten-Koaxialverbinder (fortan Koaxialverbinder) weist einen mehrteiligen Aufbau mit einem ersten und einem zweiten koaxialen Verbinderteil auf, die über ein Adapterstück mit einem koaxialen Aufbau miteinander wirkverbunden werden können. Das Adapterstück weist ein erstes und ein zweites Ende mit einem Innen- und einem Aussenleiter auf, welche mit korrespondierenden Innen-, resp. Aussenleitern der Verbinderteile wirkverbunden werden können. Zumindest eine Verbinderseite weist mechanische Wirkverbindungsmittel auf, welche das entsprechende Verbinderteil und das zugeordnete Ende des Adapters„fest" miteinander verbindet, d.h. die Verbindung ist unter normalen Umständen gar nicht mehr lösbar oder gegen eine erhöhte Kraft lösbar. Im Unterschied dazu kann die Wirkverbindung des anderen Verbinderteils mit dem Adapter auf einem tieferen Kraftniveau gelöst werden. Die Wirkverbindungsmittel sind gegenüber den Leitern so angeordnet, dass eine möglichst grosser Versatz in axialer und lateraler Richtung möglich ist. Beispielsweise kann der Verbinder in einer Ausführungsform bei einem Abstand von 1 3 mm einen Versatz von ± 1 .2 mm unter Beibehaltung eines vorgegebenen radialen Fangbereichs ermöglichen. Insbesondere um axiale Verschiebungen zu kompensieren, können die Verbinderteile in einer Ausführungsform teleskopartig auseinander ausfahren. Zu diesem Zweck weist mindestens eines der Verbinderteile oder des Adapters einen hülsenförmigen Innenleiter auf, in welchen vom entsprechenden Gegenstück ein kugelähnliches Element eintaucht und in diesem in axialer Richtung verschiebbar angeordnet ist. Damit eine möglichst grosse axiale und laterale Verschiebung möglich ist, steht der hülsenförmige Leiter in axialer Richtung über die Wirkverbindungsmittel vor. An inventive coaxial connector PCB (henceforth coaxial connector) has a multi-part construction with a first and a second coaxial connector part, which can be operatively connected to each other via an adapter piece with a coaxial structure. The adapter piece has a first and a second end with an inner and an outer conductor, which with corresponding inner, resp. External conductors of the connector parts can be operatively connected. At least one connector side has mechanical Active connection means, which "firmly" connects the corresponding connector part and the associated end of the adapter with each other, ie the connection under normal circumstances is no longer solvable or releasable against an increased force In contrast, the operative connection of the other connector part with the adapter For example, in one embodiment, at a distance of 1 mm, the connector may be offset by ± 1 · 2 mm In particular, to compensate for axial displacements, in one embodiment the connector parts may extend telescopically apart, For this purpose, at least one of the connector parts or the adapter has a sleeve-shaped inner conductor, in which vo m corresponding counterpart dips a ball-like element and is arranged displaceably in this in the axial direction. So that the largest possible axial and lateral displacement is possible, the sleeve-shaped conductor protrudes in the axial direction over the operative connection means.
Der Innen- und der Aussenleiter des Adapterstückes sind über ein Distanzstück gegenüber einander positioniert. Das Distanzstück kann in axialer Richtung einen mehrteiligen Aufbau aufweisen, so dass das Adapterstück z.B. in seiner Länge einfach skalierbar ist, ohne dass das Distanzstück aufwendig angepasst werden muss. Ein Vorteil besteht darin, dass immer die selben Distanzstücke verwendet werden können. Ein weiterer Vorteil besteht darin, dass die Distanzstücke unterschiedliche Farben aufweisen können, was die richtige Montage der sehr kleinen Teile optische einfach kontrollierbar ist. The inner and the outer conductor of the adapter piece are positioned over a spacer relative to each other. The spacer may have a multi-part construction in the axial direction, so that the adapter piece is e.g. is easily scalable in length, without the spacer has to be adapted consuming. One advantage is that always the same spacers can be used. Another advantage is that the spacers can have different colors, which makes the correct assembly of the very small parts visually easy to control.
In einer Ausführungsform sind das erste und das zweite Verbinderteil identisch ausgebildet. Damit können die Produktionskosten gesenkt werden. Um dennoch den beim Konnektieren optimalen Fangbereich zur Verfügung zu stellen, sind die Verbinderteile so ausgestaltet, dass an ihnen ein Fangtrichter befestigt werden kann. Dieser kann z.B. durch Aufpressen, Kleben, Reibschweissen, usw. befestigt werden. Der Fangtrichter ist normalerweise auf einer lösbaren Verbinderseite befestigt und dient zum Fangen des Gegenstückes. Ein Vorteil besteht darin, dass der Fangtrichter den Anforderungen entsprechend angepasst werden kann. Bei Bedarf kann der Fangtrichter aus einem günstigem Material hergestellt werden. Weiterhin besteht die Möglichkeit, mehrere Fangtrichter in einem Bauteil zu vereinigen. Je nach Anwendungsgebiet kann der Fangtrichter auch für andere Verbinder verwendet werden. In one embodiment, the first and the second connector part are identical. This can reduce production costs. Nevertheless, in order to make available the optimal catch area when connecting, the connector parts are designed such that a drogue can be attached to them. This can eg by pressing, Gluing, friction welding, etc. are attached. The drogue is usually mounted on a detachable connector side and serves to catch the counterpart. One advantage is that the drogue can be adapted to the requirements. If necessary, the drogue can be made of a favorable material. Furthermore, it is possible to combine several drogue in a component. Depending on the application, the drogue can also be used for other connectors.
Beim Stand der Technik muss der durch den Trichter definierte radiale Fangbereich in der Regel durch Vergrössern des Trichter angepasst werden, wenn der Leiterplattenabstand grösser wird, damit der längere und damit weiter ausschwenkende Adapter beim Konnektieren ins Gegenstück eingelenkt werden kann. Dies ist in der Regel aus Platzgründen nicht wünschenswert. In einer Ausführungsform wird die maximal mögliche seitliche Neigung durch mechanische Mittel in Abhängigkeit vom Verbinderabstand begrenzt. Durch die Erfindungs- gemässe Ausgestaltung und Gelenkgeometrie wird der axiale Toleranzbereich für den Leiterplattenabstand vergrössert. Dieser beträgt normaler Weise ± 0.3 mm. Im Unterschied dazu ermöglicht ein erfindungsgemässer Verbinder einen Toleranzbereich in der Grössenord- nung von ± 1 .2 mm. In the prior art, the defined by the funnel radial catching area must be adjusted by increasing the size of the funnel, as a rule, when the PCB distance is greater, so that the longer and thus further swiveling adapter can be deflected when connecting to the counterpart. This is usually not desirable for reasons of space. In one embodiment, the maximum possible lateral inclination is limited by mechanical means as a function of the connector spacing. Due to the embodiment and geometry of the invention, the axial tolerance range for the printed circuit board spacing is increased. This is normally ± 0.3 mm. In contrast, a connector according to the invention allows a tolerance range in the order of ± 1 .2 mm.
Bei den aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Verbindern muss der radiale Fangbereich (Trichter) in der Regel vergrössert werden wenn der Leiterplattenabstand grösser wird, damit der Längere und damit weiter ausschwenkender Adapter ins Gegenstück eingelenkt werden kann. Dies ist aus Platzgründen in der Regel nicht wünschenswert. Wie erläutert kann die maximale Neigung des eingeschnappten Adapters in Abhängigkeit vom gewünschten Abstand zwischen den beiden Leiterplatten bei einem vorgegebenen radialen Fangbereich begrenzt werden, indem die Durchmesser des Adapters und der Verbinderteile in Abhängigkeit des angestrebten Winkels aufeinander abgestimmt werden. Eine Ausführungsform betrifft einen Koaxialverbinder mit einem ersten und einem zweiten Verbinderteil und einem zwischen diesen angeordneten Adapter. Der erste und der zweite Verbinderteil weisen einen ersten Innenleiter und einen ersten Aussenleiter auf, welche über ein erstes Distanzstück fest miteinander wirkverbunden sind. Der erste Innenleiter weist eine erste innenliegende zylindrische Kontaktfläche und der erste Aussenleiter eine zweite innenliegende zylindrische Kontaktfläche auf. Der Adapter weist einen zweiten Innen- und einen zweiten Aussenleiter auf, die über ein zweites Distanzstück wirkverbunden sind. Der zweite Innenleiter und der zweite Aussenleiter weisen an ihren Enden elastische Federzungen mit radial vorstehenden Kontaktwulsten auf, welche in montiertem Zustand mit den innenlie- genden zylindrischen Kontaktflächen der ersten und der zweiten Innenleiter des ersten und des zweiten Verbinderteils elektrisch leitend zusammenwirken. Die elastischen Federzungen dienen zusammen mit den Kontaktwulsten zur Herstellung und Aufrechterhaltung einer sicheren elektrischen Verbindung. In einem hinteren, nicht freien Bereich (Sockelbereich) des ersten Innenleiters sind erste mechanische Wirkverbindungsmittel angeordnet, welche in montiertem Zustand mit zweiten mechanischen Wirkverbindungsmitteln des Adapters zur Bildung einer in axialer Richtung wirksamen mechanischen Verbindung zusammenwirken. Bei den mechanischen Wirkverbindungsmitteln kann es sich um eine Kugel und eine Pfanne, oder eine Nut und einen vorstehenden Haltewulst handeln, die in montiertem Zustand formschlüssig zusammenwirken. Ein hülsenförmiger Teil des ersten Innenleiters steht zumindest auf der Seite der mechanischen Verbindung in axialer Richtung über die mechanischen Wirkverbindungsmittel vor, derart, dass ein axialer Versatz der Verbinderteile gegenüber dem Adapter durch eine teleskopartige Verschiebung von mindestens einem Verbinderteil gegenüber dem Adapter kompensiert wird. In the case of the connectors known from the prior art, the radial catch area (funnel) generally has to be increased when the printed circuit board spacing increases, so that the longer and thus further swiveling adapter can be deflected into the counterpart. This is usually not desirable for reasons of space. As explained, the maximum inclination of the snapped-in adapter can be limited depending on the desired distance between the two printed circuit boards at a given radial catching area by matching the diameters of the adapter and the connector parts as a function of the desired angle. One embodiment relates to a coaxial connector having a first and a second connector part and an adapter arranged between them. The first and the second connector part have a first inner conductor and a first outer conductor, which are fixedly connected to one another via a first spacer. The first inner conductor has a first inner cylindrical contact surface and the first outer conductor has a second inner cylindrical contact surface. The adapter has a second inner and a second outer conductor, which are operatively connected via a second spacer. The second inner conductor and the second outer conductor have at their ends elastic spring tongues with radially protruding contact beads, which in the assembled state interact electrically conductively with the inner cylindrical contact surfaces of the first and second inner conductors of the first and second connector parts. The elastic spring tongues together with the contact beads serve to produce and maintain a secure electrical connection. In a rear, non-free area (base region) of the first inner conductor first mechanical operative connection means are arranged, which cooperate in the assembled state with second mechanical operative connection means of the adapter to form an axially effective mechanical connection. The mechanical active connection means may be a ball and a pan, or a groove and a protruding retaining bead, which cooperate positively in the assembled state. A sleeve-shaped part of the first inner conductor is at least on the side of the mechanical connection in the axial direction on the mechanical operative connection means, such that an axial offset of the connector parts relative to the adapter is compensated by a telescopic displacement of at least one connector part relative to the adapter.
Beim ersten mechanische Wirkverbindungsmittel kann es sich um einen radial nach aussen vorstehenden Haltewulst am ersten Distanzstück und beim zweiten mechanische Wirkverbindungsmittel kann es sich um eine an einer Innenfläche des zweiten Distanzstücks angeordneten, umlaufende Nut handeln, welche z.B. durch Einschnappen wirkverbunden werden können. Der zweite Innenleiter des Adapters kann in einem Bereich hinter den ersten Federzungen eine Querschnittsverengung aufweisen, welche einen vergrösserten Kippwinkel α in lateraler Richtung ermöglicht. The first mechanical operative connection means may be a radially outwardly projecting retaining bead on the first spacer and the second mechanical operative connection means may be a circumferential groove disposed on an inner surface of the second spacer, which are operatively connected, for example, by snapping can. The second inner conductor of the adapter can have a cross-sectional constriction in an area behind the first spring tongues, which allows an enlarged tilt angle α in the lateral direction.
Das zweite Distanzstück des Adapters weist in einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform in axialer Richtung einen mehrteiligen Aufbau auf. Der mehrteilige Aufbau ermöglicht eine einfache Skalierung der Länge unter Beibehaltung der selben Distanzstücke. Durch Verwendung unterschiedlicher Materialien, kann optisch angezeigt werden, ob der Verbinder richtig montiert ist. Das zweite Distanzstück kann aus einem ersten und einem zweiten Teil besteht, welche aus unterschiedlichen Materialien hergestellt sind. Auf der Seite des lösbaren Verbinderteils wird z.B. normaler Weise ein vergleichsweise weiches Material verwendet, das eine mehr deformierbar ist. Auf der Seite des lösbaren Verbinderteils wird mit Vorteil ein Material verwendet, das eine bessere Wärmeleitfähigkeit aufweist. Das Distanzstück kann bei geeigneter Ausgestaltung auch für andere Verbinder mit einem ähnlichen Aufbau verwendet werden. The second spacer of the adapter has in a preferred embodiment in the axial direction of a multi-part construction. The multi-part design allows easy scaling of the length while maintaining the same spacers. By using different materials, it can be optically displayed if the connector is mounted correctly. The second spacer may consist of a first and a second part, which are made of different materials. On the side of the detachable connector part, e.g. normally uses a comparatively soft material, which is one more deformable. On the side of the detachable connector part is advantageously used a material which has a better thermal conductivity. The spacer can be used in a suitable design for other connectors with a similar structure.
Anhand von Figuren, welche lediglich Ausführungsbeispiele darstellen, wird die Erfindung im Folgenden näher erläutert. Es zeigen On the basis of figures, which represent only embodiments, the invention will be explained in more detail below. Show it
Fig. 1 einen erfindungsgemässen Verbinder in einer Vorderansicht in montiertem Zustand; 1 shows a connector according to the invention in a front view in the assembled state.
Fig. 2 eine Schnittdarstellung durch den Verbinder gemäss Figur 1 ; 2 shows a sectional view through the connector according to FIG. 1;
Fig. 3 eine perspektivische Schnittdarstellung des Verbinders gemäss Figur 1 in nicht wirkverbundenem Zustand; 3 is a perspective sectional view of the connector according to FIG. 1 in a non-operatively connected state;
Fig. 4 den Verbinder in einer Draufsicht in einem ausgelenkten Zustand; Fig. 5 einen Schnitt durch Figur 4 entlang der Schnittlinie BB; 4 shows the connector in a plan view in a deflected state. 5 shows a section through FIG. 4 along the section line BB;
Fig. 6 zwei Adapter in einer Draufsicht; Fig. 6 shows two adapters in a plan view;
Fig. 7 die Adapter gemäss Figur 6 in einer Schnittdarstellung entlang der Schnittlinie CC. Fig. 7, the adapter according to Figure 6 in a sectional view along the section line CC.
Falls nicht anders erwähnt, werden in den Figuren für sich entsprechende Bereiche/Teile die selben Bezugszeichen verwendet. Unless otherwise stated, the same reference numerals are used in the figures for corresponding areas / parts.
Figur 1 zeigt einen erfindungsgemässen Koaxialverbinder 1 mit einem ersten Verbinderteil 2, einem zweiten Verbinderteil 3 und einem Adapter 4, der zum Wirkverbinden des ersten mit dem zweiten Verbinderteils 2, 3 dient. Die Verbinderteile 2, 3, als auch der Adapter 4 weisen einen koaxialen Aufbau auf. FIG. 1 shows a coaxial connector 1 according to the invention with a first connector part 2, a second connector part 3 and an adapter 4, which serves for the operative connection of the first to the second connector part 2, 3. The connector parts 2, 3, as well as the adapter 4 have a coaxial structure.
Figur 1 zeigt den Koaxialverbinder 1 im wirkverbundenen Zustand in einer Vorderansicht. Figur 2 zeigt eine Schnittdarstellung durch den Verbinder 1 entlang der Schnittlinie AA gemäss Figur 1 . Figur 3 zeigt die Verbinderteile 2, 3 und den Adapter 4 in einer perspektivischen Ansicht von schräg oben. Die Verbinderteile 2, 3, 4 sind übereinander angeordnet, aber nicht wirkverbunden. Zum besseren Verständnis sind die Verbinderteile 2, 3, 4 geschnitten dargestellt, so dass das Innenleben zu erkennen ist. Figure 1 shows the coaxial connector 1 in the operatively connected state in a front view. FIG. 2 shows a sectional view through the connector 1 along the section line AA according to FIG. 1. Figure 3 shows the connector parts 2, 3 and the adapter 4 in a perspective view obliquely from above. The connector parts 2, 3, 4 are arranged one above the other, but not operatively connected. For a better understanding, the connector parts 2, 3, 4 are shown cut, so that the inner life can be seen.
Der erste und der zweite Verbinderteil 2, 3 weisen in der gezeigten Ausführungsform einen identischen Aufbau auf. Bei Bedarf besteht die Möglichkeit, den ersten und den zweiten Verbinderteil 2, 3 den Anforderungen gerecht nicht identisch auszugestalten. Weiterhin weisen die Teile 2, 3, 4, im Unterschied zum Stand der Technik, einen vergleichsweise einfachen Aufbau auf, der mit geringem Aufwand montiert werden kann. Dies wirkt sich positiv auf die Herstellungskosten aus. Der erste und der zweite Verbinderteil 2, 3 weisen je einen zylindrischen Innenleiter 5 auf, der an seinem vorderen Ende 6 jeweils hülsenförmig ausgestaltet ist. Wie in Figur 2 zu erkennen ist, wird der Innleiter 5 von einem ersten hier rotationssymmetrischen Distanzstück 7 gegenüber einem an seinem vorderen Ende hülsenförmigen Aussenleiter 8 positioniert und gehalten. Der Aussenleiter 8 ist zumindest im vorderen Bereich zylindrisch ausgestaltet und koaxial gegenüber dem Innenleiter 5 angeordnet. In der gezeigten Ausführungsform sind sowohl das erste Distanzstück 7 und als auch der Innenleiter 5 im Innern des hülsenförmigen Teils des Aussenleiters 8 angeordnet. Im hinteren Bereich weist der Aussenleiter in der gezeigten Ausführungsform Befestigungsmittel in der Form von ontagesockeln 9 auf, mittels denen der Verbinderteil 2, 3 z.B. auf einer Platine (nicht näher dargestellt), befestigt werden kann. Andere Ausgestaltungen sind möglich. Mittels eines deformierbaren Crimp- randes 1 6 kann das erste Distanzstück 7 im Gehäuse des ersten Aussenleiters 8 befestigt werden. Andere Befestigungsarten sind möglich. Der erste Innenleiter 5 wird im ersten Distanzstück 7 durch Einpressen befestigt. Auch hier sind andere Befestigungsarten möglich. The first and the second connector part 2, 3 have an identical construction in the illustrated embodiment. If necessary, it is possible, the first and the second connector part 2, 3 meet the requirements not identical. Furthermore, the parts 2, 3, 4, in contrast to the prior art, a comparatively simple structure, which can be mounted with little effort. This has a positive effect on the production costs. The first and the second connector part 2, 3 each have a cylindrical inner conductor 5, which is configured in each case sleeve-shaped at its front end 6. As can be seen in Figure 2, the inner conductor 5 is positioned and held by a first here rotationally symmetrical spacer 7 with respect to a sleeve-shaped outer conductor 8 at its front end. The outer conductor 8 is cylindrical at least in the front region and arranged coaxially with respect to the inner conductor 5. In the embodiment shown, both the first spacer 7 and the inner conductor 5 are arranged in the interior of the sleeve-shaped part of the outer conductor 8. In the rear region, the outer conductor in the embodiment shown fastening means in the form of ontagesockeln 9, by means of which the connector part 2, 3, for example, on a board (not shown in detail), can be attached. Other embodiments are possible. By means of a deformable crimping edge 16, the first spacer 7 can be fastened in the housing of the first external conductor 8. Other types of fastening are possible. The first inner conductor 5 is fixed in the first spacer 7 by pressing. Again, other types of attachment are possible.
Wie in Figur 2 zu erkennen ist, erstreckt sich das erste Distanzstück 7 entlang dem ersten Innenleiter 5 und bildet einen hier am Innenleiter 5 anliegenden im wesentlichen zylindrischen Sockelbereich 1 7, an dem ein nach aussen vorstehender, ringförmiger Haltewulst 1 0 (erstes Wirkverbindungsmittel) ausgebildet ist. Der Haltewulst 1 0 ist am hinteren, nichtfreien Ende des Sockelbereichs ausgebildet. Wie dargestellt, greift dieser im montiertem Zustand in eine ringförmige Nut 1 1 (zweites Wirkverbindungsmittel) eines zweiten Distanzstückes 1 2.1 des Adapter 4 ein und bildet mit diesem eine gelenkige mechanische Verbindung 1 3. Die mechanische Verbindung ist in der Regel als lösbare Schnappverbindung ausgestaltet und ermöglicht es, den Adapter 4 vom ersten Verbinderteil 2 durch Aufbringen einer gewissen Kraft in axialer Richtung zu trennen. Die mechanische Verbindung 1 3 weist ein gewisses Spiel auf, welches es ermöglicht, den Adapter 4 gegenüber dem ersten Verbinderteil 3 in seitlicher Richtung um einen gewissen Winkel α zu kippen (vgl. hierzu Figur 5). Je nach Anwendungsgebiet, ist eine andere Ausgestaltung der Wirkverbindungsmittel 20, 21 möglich. Z.B. kann eines der Haltemittel auch als Vertiefung im Aussenleiter ausgestaltet sein in welche ein vorstehender Wulst des Aussenleiters des Adapters einschnappt. Allerdings ist bei einer solchen Ausführungsform der Bewegungsbereich kleiner. As can be seen in Figure 2, the first spacer 7 extends along the first inner conductor 5 and forms a here on the inner conductor 5 adjacent substantially cylindrical base portion 1 7, on which an outwardly projecting, annular retaining bead 1 0 (first operative connection means) is formed is. The retaining bead 10 is formed at the rear, non-free end of the base portion. As shown, this engages in the assembled state in an annular groove 1 1 (second operative connection means) of a second spacer 1 2.1 of the adapter 4 and forms with this an articulated mechanical connection 1 3. The mechanical connection is usually designed as a releasable snap connection and makes it possible to separate the adapter 4 from the first connector part 2 by applying a certain force in the axial direction. The mechanical connection 1 3 has a certain play, which makes it possible to tilt the adapter 4 in the lateral direction by a certain angle α with respect to the first connector part 3 (see FIG. 5). Depending on the field of application, another embodiment of the active connection means 20, 21 possible. For example, one of the holding means can also be configured as a depression in the outer conductor into which a protruding bead of the outer conductor of the adapter snaps. However, in such an embodiment, the range of motion is smaller.
Auf das zweite Verbinderteil 3 ist in der gezeigten Ausführungsform ein Fangtrichter 26 befestigt, der die Montage vereinfacht. Insbesondere bei schräg stehen Adaptern 4 oder wenn bei der Montage ein seitlicher Versatz auftritt, dient der Fangtrichter 26 als Montagehilfe, indem er das freie Ende des Adapters 4 sicher in die dafür vorgesehene Öffnung des Innenleiters 8 führt. On the second connector part 3, a drogue 26 is attached in the embodiment shown, which simplifies the assembly. In particular, at an angle are adapters 4 or if a lateral offset occurs during assembly, the drogue 26 serves as an assembly aid by safely guiding the free end of the adapter 4 in the space provided for the inner conductor 8.
Wie in den Figuren 2, 3, 5 und 7 zu erkennen ist, ist das zweite Distanzstück 1 2.1 , 1 2.2 des Adapters 4 in der gezeigten Ausführungsform zweiteilig ausgebildet und weist einen ersten und einen zweiten Teil 1 2 (1 2.1 , 1 2.2) auf. Das zweite Distanzstück 1 2 positioniert einen zweiten Innenleiter 1 4 gegenüber einem zweiten Aussenleiter 1 5 des Adapters 4. Sowohl der Innen- als auch der Aussenleiter 14, 1 5 weisen erste und zweite Federzungen 1 8, 1 9 auf, die an ihren Enden erste und zweite Kontaktwulste 20, 21 aufweisen, welche in der gezeigten Ausführungsform umlaufend vorstehend ausgebildet sind. Um die Kräfte gering zu halten sind die Aussenflächen der Kontaktwulste 20, 21 mit Vorteil kugelähnlich ausgestaltet. Die Federzungen 1 8, 1 9 sind durch Schlitze 22, 23 voneinander funktional getrennt und können in radialer Richtung einfedern. Die Schlitze sind entweder radial oder paarweise parallel angeordnet (vgl. Figur 3). Im verbundenem Zustand (vgl. Figuren 2 und 3) bilden die Kontaktwulste 20, 21 eine Wirkverbindung mit innen liegenden ersten und zweiten Kontaktflächen 24, 25 der Innenleiter 5 und der Aussenleiter 8. Die Kontaktflächen 24, 25 sind in ihrer Länge aufeinander abgestimmt, so dass der Adapter 4 bezüglich dem zweiten Verbinderteil 3 in axialer Richtung (z-Achse) teleskopartig verschoben, respektive ausgefahren werden kann. Zu diesem Zweck steht der Innleiter 5 in axialer Richtung um eine Distanz a über die Wirkverbindungsmittel 1 0, 1 1 vor. Die Distanz a entspricht in der Crössenordnung der in axialer Richtung zu kompensierenden Verschiebung. Die aktive Länge L2 des Aussen- leiter 8 (vgl. Figur 5) ist in der gezeigten Ausführungsform grösser als die aktive Länge LI des Innenleiters 5. Damit wird erreicht, dass beim Konnektieren zuerst der Aussenleiter 8 und erst danach der Innenleiter 5 wirkverbunden wird. As can be seen in Figures 2, 3, 5 and 7, the second spacer is 1 2.1, 1 2.2 of the adapter 4 in the embodiment shown in two parts and has a first and a second part 1 2 (1 2.1, 1 2.2) on. The second spacer 1 2 positioned a second inner conductor 1 4 relative to a second outer conductor 1 5 of the adapter 4. Both the inner and the outer conductor 14, 1 5 have first and second spring tongues 1 8, 1 9, the first at their ends and second Kontaktwulste 20, 21, which are formed circumferentially projecting in the embodiment shown. In order to keep the forces low, the outer surfaces of the contact beads 20, 21 are advantageously configured similar to a sphere. The spring tongues 1 8, 1 9 are functionally separated from each other by slots 22, 23 and can deflect in the radial direction. The slots are arranged either radially or in pairs in parallel (see Figure 3). In the connected state (see Figures 2 and 3), the contact beads 20, 21 form an operative connection with inner lying first and second contact surfaces 24, 25 of the inner conductor 5 and the outer conductor 8. The contact surfaces 24, 25 are matched in length, so that the adapter 4 with respect to the second connector part 3 in the axial direction (z-axis) telescopically moved, respectively can be extended. For this purpose, the inner conductor 5 is in the axial direction by a distance a via the active connection means 1 0, 1 1 before. The distance a corresponds in the Crössenordnung the axially compensated shift. The active length L2 of the external In the embodiment shown, the conductor 8 (see FIG. 5) is larger than the active length LI of the inner conductor 5. It is thereby achieved that first the outer conductor 8 and only then the inner conductor 5 are operatively connected during the connection.
In der dargestellten Ausführungsform sind der erste und der zweite Kontaktwulst 20, 21 in axialer Richtung im Wesentlichen auf der selben Höhe angeordnet. Je nach Ausführungsform können die Kontaktwulste 20, 21 auch auf unterschiedlichen Höhe angeordnet sein. Es besteht dabei die Möglichkeit bei Bedarf eine gewisse Rückstell kraft zu erzeugen, welche ein ungewolltes Abkippen, respektive Schrägstehen des Adapters mit Bezug auf den ersten Verbinderteil 2 verhindert. Dies kann insbesondere bei der Montage von Vorteil sein. In the illustrated embodiment, the first and second contact beads 20, 21 are arranged in the axial direction at substantially the same height. Depending on the embodiment, the contact beads 20, 21 may also be arranged at different heights. There is the possibility if necessary to generate a certain restoring force, which prevents unwanted tilting, respectively skew the adapter with respect to the first connector part 2. This can be particularly advantageous during assembly.
Figur 4 zeigt den Verbinder 1 gemäss den Figuren 1 bis 3 in einer Draufsicht und Figur 5 zeigt eine Schnittdarstellung durch den Verbinder entlang der Schnittlinie BB gemäss Figur 4. In Figur 5 ist der Verbinder 1 in einem ausgelenkten Zustand dargestellt. Der erste und der zweite Verbinderteil 2, 3 sind lateral (y-Richtung) versetzt zueinander angeordnet. Der axiale Versatz ist mit dy angedeutet. Gleichzeitig ist der zweite gegenüber dem ersten Verbinderteil in axialer Richtung verschoben (schematisch angedeutet durch dz). Die zylindrischen Kontaktflächen 24, 25 der Aussenleiter 5, 8 sind im Unterschied zum Stand der Technik in der gezeigten Ausführungsform wesentlich länger ausgestaltet, damit der Verbinderteil 3 gegenüber dem Adapter 4 in axialer Richtung vergleichsweise weit ausfahren kann. Durch diese teleskopartige Ausgestaltung ist der Verbinder 1 wesentlich breiter einsetzbar als die aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Verbinder. Wie zu erkennen ist, ist der erste Kontaktwulst 20 in axialer Richtung gesehen im Innern des ersten Innenleiters 5 um dz über das erste Wirkverbindungsmittel 1 0 ausgefahren. Figure 4 shows the connector 1 according to Figures 1 to 3 in a plan view and Figure 5 shows a sectional view through the connector along the section line BB according to Figure 4. In Figure 5, the connector 1 is shown in a deflected state. The first and the second connector part 2, 3 are arranged laterally (y-direction) offset from one another. The axial offset is indicated by dy. At the same time the second relative to the first connector part is displaced in the axial direction (schematically indicated by dz). The cylindrical contact surfaces 24, 25 of the outer conductor 5, 8 are designed much longer in contrast to the prior art in the embodiment shown, so that the connector part 3 relative to the adapter 4 in the axial direction can extend comparatively far. By virtue of this telescopic design, the connector 1 can be used much wider than the connector known from the prior art. As can be seen, the first contact bead 20 is extended in the interior of the first inner conductor 5 by dz over the first operative connection means 10 in the axial direction.
In der gezeigten Ausführungsform ist auf dem zweiten Verbinderteil 3 ein Fangtrichter 26 angebracht, welcher beim Konnektieren das Einfahren des freien Endes des Adapters 4 in den zweiter Verbinderteil 26 vereinfacht. Der Fangtrichter 26 ist in der gezeigten Ausfüh- rungsform aufgepresst, kann aber auch auf andere Art und Weise befestigt werden. Der Fangtrichter kann aus Metall oder Kunststoff oder einem anderen geeigneten Material hergestellt sein. In the embodiment shown, a drogue 26 is mounted on the second connector part 3, which simplifies the insertion of the free end of the adapter 4 into the second connector part 26 during the connection. The drogue 26 is shown in the embodiment shown. However, it can also be attached in other ways. The drogue may be made of metal or plastic or other suitable material.
Wie in Figur 5 zu erkennen ist, weist der zweite Innenleiter 14 des Adapters 4 im Bereich hinter den zweiten Federzungen 1 9 Querschnittsverengungen 27 auf, in welche der erste Aussenleiter des ersten Verbinderteils 2 eintauchen kann, wenn der Adapter 4 gegenüber dem ersten, resp. dem zweiten Verbinderteil 2, 3 in eingefahrenem Zustand um den Winkel α gekippt wird. Durch Querschnittsverengungen 27 wird der mögliche seitliche Versatzbereich gegenüber den herkömmlichen Verbindern vergrössert. Je nach Ausführungsform kann die Querschnittsverengung auch nur auf einer Seite erforderlich sein. In der gezeigten Ausführungsform wird der maximal mögliche Kippwinkel α durch einen Durchmesser D einer Schulter 31 des Adapters 4, respektive des Aussenleiters 1 5 begrenzt, welche mit der Innenfläche (zweite Kontaktfläche) 25 in maximal ausgelenktem Zustand in Kontakt tritt. Durch Vergrösserung, resp. Verkleinerung des Durchmessers D kann der Kippwinkel α in Abhängigkeit von der Länge L des Adapters 4 und einem Innendurchmesser Di der zweite Kontaktfläche 25 auf einen Durchmesser Df des Fangtrichters 26 eingestellt werden. Anstelle der Veränderung des Durchmessers D können auch Distanzhülsen verwendet werden, welche auf den Adapter 4 oder das erste Verbinderteil 2 aufgesetzt werden. Die beschriebene Funktion der Querschnittsverengung, respektive die Distanzhülse können auch für andere Verbinder mit einem ähnlichen Aufbau (erster und zweiter Verbinderteil, welche über einen Adapter miteinander wirkverbunden sind) verwendet werden um deren relative seitliche Auslenkung (maximaler Kippwinkel) zu begrenzen und damit den Fangbereich zu bestimmen. As can be seen in Figure 5, the second inner conductor 14 of the adapter 4 in the area behind the second spring tongues 1 9 cross-sectional constrictions 27, in which the first outer conductor of the first connector part 2 can dip when the adapter 4 relative to the first, respectively. the second connector part 2, 3 is tilted in the retracted state by the angle α. By cross-sectional constrictions 27 of the possible lateral offset range over the conventional connectors is increased. Depending on the embodiment, the cross-sectional constriction may also be required only on one side. In the embodiment shown, the maximum possible tilt angle α is limited by a diameter D of a shoulder 31 of the adapter 4, or the outer conductor 1 5, which comes into contact with the inner surface (second contact surface) 25 in the maximum deflected state. By enlargement, resp. Reduction of the diameter D, the tilt angle α depending on the length L of the adapter 4 and an inner diameter Di of the second contact surface 25 can be adjusted to a diameter Df of the drogue 26. Instead of changing the diameter D and spacers can be used, which are placed on the adapter 4 or the first connector part 2. The described function of the cross-sectional constriction, respectively the spacer sleeve can also be used for other connectors with a similar structure (first and second connector part, which are operatively connected to each other via an adapter) to limit their relative lateral deflection (maximum tilt angle) and thus to the capture area determine.
In den Figuren 6a und 6b sind zwei Adapter 4 nebeneinander in einer Draufsicht dargestellt. In den Figuren 7a und 7b sind die Adapter 4 in einer Schnittdarstellung entlang der Schnittlinie CC dargestellt. Das zweite Distanzstück 1 2 ist zweiteilig ausgestaltet und be- steht aus der Sicht des Betrachtes aus einem unteren Distanzstück 1 2.1 und einem oberen Distanzstück 1 2.2. Der Vorteil besteht darin, dass das Adapterstück 4 einfach in seiner Länge 13, L4 (vgl. Figur 7) angepasst werden kann, indem einzig der Innen- und der Aussenlei- ter 14, 1 5 in ihrer Länge 13, L4 modifiziert werden. Das untere und das obere Distanzstück 1 2.1 , 1 2.2 können unverändert übernommen werden. Dies reduziert die Herste II kosten. Ein weiterer Vorteil besteht darin, dass das untere und das obere Distanzstück 1 2.1 , 1 2.2 unterschiedliche Farben aufweisen können. Dies bietet den Vorteil, dass das untere Ende mit den zweiten Wirkverbindungsmitteln 1 1 (festes Ende) farblich anders gekennzeichnet werden kann, als das obere Ende (lösbares Ende), welches diese nicht aufweist. In der gezeigten Ausführungsform weisen sowohl das untere als auch das obere Distanzstück 1 2.1 , 1 2.2 eine dem Innenleiter 1 5 entlang verlaufende Vertiefung 28, 29 auf, die so ausgebildet ist, dass sie die Länge der über das axiale Niveau der Wirkverbindung 1 0, 1 1 vorstehenden Innenleiter 5 in eingefahren Zustand aufzunehmen vermag. In the figures 6a and 6b, two adapters 4 are shown side by side in a plan view. In FIGS. 7a and 7b, the adapters 4 are shown in a sectional view along the section line CC. The second spacer 1 2 is designed in two parts and be is from the perspective of the consideration of a lower spacer 1 2.1 and an upper spacer 1 2.2. The advantage is that the adapter piece 4 can be easily adapted in its length 13, L4 (see FIG. 7) by modifying only the inner and outer conductors 14, 15 in their length 13, L4. The lower and the upper spacer 1 2.1, 1 2.2 can be taken unchanged. This reduces the cost of Herste II. Another advantage is that the lower and the upper spacer 1 2.1, 1 2.2 may have different colors. This offers the advantage that the lower end with the second active connection means 1 1 (fixed end) can be color differently marked as the upper end (releasable end), which does not have them. In the embodiment shown, both the lower and the upper spacer 1 2.1, 1 2.2 a the inner conductor 1 5 along extending recess 28, 29 which is formed so that it exceeds the length of the axial level of the operative connection 1 0 1 1 protruding inner conductor 5 is able to take in the retracted state.
LISTE DER BEZUCSZEICHEN α Kippwinkel 25 1 2 Zweites Distanzstück: LIST OF LABELS α Tilt angle 25 1 2 Second spacer:
a Überstehende Länge Innenleiter 1 2.1 : unteres Distanzstück, dy lateraler Versatz 1 2.2: oberes Distanzstück dz axialer Versatz 1 3 Mechanische Verbindunga Projecting length of inner conductor 1 2.1: lower spacer, dy lateral offset 1 2.2: upper spacer dz axial offset 1 3 Mechanical connection
LI Länge erster Aussen leiter 1 4 Zweiter Innenleiter LI length first outer conductor 1 4 Second inner conductor
L2 Länge erster Innenleiter 30 1 5 Zweiter Aussenleiter  L2 length first inner conductor 30 1 5 second outer conductor
L Länge Adapter 1 6 Crimprand  L length adapter 1 6 crimp rim
D Durchmesser Adapter (Schulter) 1 7 Sockelbereich  D Diameter adapter (shoulder) 1 7 Base area
Di Innendurchmesser 1 8 Erste Federzungen  Di inside diameter 1 8 First spring tongues
Df Durchmesser Fangtrichter 1 9 Zweite Federzungen  Df Diameter drogue 1 9 Second spring tongues
1 Koaxialverbinder 35 20 Erster Kontaktwulst  1 coaxial connector 35 20 First contact bead
2 Erstes Verbinderteil 21 Zweiter Kontaktwulst  2 First connector part 21 Second contact bead
3 Zweites Verbinderteil 22 Erste Schlitze (Federzungen) 3 Second connector part 22 First slots (spring tongues)
4 Adapter 23 Zweite Schlitze (Federzungen)4 adapters 23 second slots (spring tongues)
5 Erster Innenleiter 24 Erste Kontaktfläche 5 First inner conductor 24 First contact surface
6 Vorderes Ende 40 25 Zweite Kontaktfläche  6 Front end 40 25 Second contact surface
7 Erstes Distanzstück 26 Fangtrichter  7 First spacer 26 drogue
8 Erster Aussen leiter 27 Querschnittsverengung  8 First outer conductor 27 Cross-sectional constriction
9 ontagesockel 28 Erste Vertiefung  9 ontagesockel 28 First recess
1 0 Haltewulst (erstes Wirkverbin- 29 Zweite Vertiefung  1 0 Holding bead (first operative connection 29 Second recess
dungsmittel) 45 30 Innenfläche zweites Distanzstück means) 30 30 inner surface second spacer
1 1 Nut (zweites Wirkverbindungs- 31 Schulter (Adapter) 1 1 groove (second active connection 31 shoulder (adapter)
mittel)  medium)

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PATENTANSPRÜCHE
1 . Koaxialverbinder (1 ) mit a. einem ersten und einem zweiten Verbinderteil (2, 3) und einem zwischen diesen angeordneten Adapter (4), wobei b. der erste und der zweite Verbinderteil (2, 3) einen ersten Innenleiter (5) und einen ersten Aussenleiter (8) aufweisen, welche über ein erstes Distanzstück (7) miteinander wirkverbunden sind, wobei der erste Innenleiter (5) eine erste innenliegende zylindrische Kontaktfläche (24) und der erste Aussenleiter eine zweite innenliegende zylindrische Kontaktfläche (25) aufweisen, c. wobei der Adapter (4) einen zweiten Innenleiter (14) und einen zweiten Aussenleiter (1 5) aufweisen, die über ein zweites Distanzstück (1 2, 1 2.1 , 1 2.2) wirkverbunden sind, wobei der zweite Innenleiter (14) und der zweite Aussenleiter (1 5) an ihren Enden elastische Federzungen (1 8, 1 9) mit radial vorstehenden Kontaktwulsten (20, 21 ) aufweisen, welche in montiertem Zustand mit den innenliegenden zylindrischen Kontaktflächen (24, 25) der ersten und der zweiten Innenleiter (5, 8) des ersten und des zweiten Verbinderteils (2, 3) elektrisch leitend zusammenwirken; d. wobei in einem Sockelbereich (1 7) des ersten Innenleiters (5) erste mechanische Wirkverbindungsmittel (1 0) angeordnet sind, welche in montiertem Zustand mit zweiten mechanischen Wirkverbindungsmitteln (1 1 ) des Adapters (4) zur Bildung einer in axialer Richtung (z) wirksamen mechanischen Verbindung (1 3) zusammenwirken; e. wobei der erste Innenleiter (5) in axialer Richtung (z) über das Niveau der mechanischen Wirkverbindungsmittel (1 0, 1 1 ) vorsteht, derart, dass der aktive Bereich der innenliegende zylindrische Kontaktfläche (24) einen grossen axialen Versatz (dz) der Verbinderteile (2, 3) gegenüber dem Adapter (4) zu kompensieren vermag. 1 . Coaxial connector (1) with a. a first and a second connector part (2, 3) and an adapter (4) arranged between them, wherein b. the first and the second connector part (2, 3) have a first inner conductor (5) and a first outer conductor (8) which are operatively connected to each other via a first spacer (7), the first inner conductor (5) having a first inner cylindrical contact surface (24) and the first outer conductor having a second inner cylindrical contact surface (25), c. wherein the adapter (4) has a second inner conductor (14) and a second outer conductor (1 5), which are operatively connected via a second spacer (1 2, 1 2.1, 1 2.2), wherein the second inner conductor (14) and the second Outer conductor (1 5) at their ends elastic spring tongues (1 8, 1 9) with radially projecting Kontaktwulsten (20, 21), which in the assembled state with the inner cylindrical contact surfaces (24, 25) of the first and the second inner conductor (5 , 8) of the first and the second connector part (2, 3) cooperate in an electrically conductive manner; d. wherein in a base region (1 7) of the first inner conductor (5) first mechanical operative connection means (1 0) are arranged, which in the assembled state with second mechanical operative connection means (1 1) of the adapter (4) to form an axial direction (z) interacting effective mechanical connection (1 3); e. wherein the first inner conductor (5) in the axial direction (z) above the level of the mechanical operative connection means (1 0, 1 1) protrudes, such that the active region of the inner cylindrical contact surface (24) a large axial offset (dz) of the connector parts (2, 3) is able to compensate for the adapter (4).
Koaxialverbinder (1 ) gemäss Patentanspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste mechanische Wirkverbindungsmittel aus einem radial nach aussen vorstehenden Haltewulst (1 0) am ersten Distanzstück und das zweite mechanische Wirkverbindungsmittel (1 1 ) aus einer an einer Innenfläche (30) des zweiten Distanzstücks (1 2) angeordneten, umlaufende Nut (1 1 ) bestehen. Coaxial connector (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the first mechanical operative connection means of a radially outwardly projecting retaining bead (1 0) on the first spacer and the second mechanical operative connection means (1 1) from one on an inner surface (30) of the second spacer (1 2) arranged, circumferential groove (1 1) consist.
Koaxialverbinder (1 ) gemäss einem der vorangehenden Patentansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der zweite Innenleiter (1 5) des Adapters (4) in einem Bereich hinter den ersten Federzungen (1 8) eine Querschnittsverengung (27) aufweist, welche einen vergrösserten Kippwinkel α ermöglicht. Coaxial connector (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second inner conductor (1 5) of the adapter (4) in a region behind the first spring tongues (1 8) has a cross-sectional constriction (27) which allows an enlarged tilt angle α ,
Koaxialverbinder (1 ) gemäss einem der vorangehenden Patentansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das zweite Distanzstück (1 2) des Adapters in axialer Richtung einen mehrteiligen Aufbau (1 2.1 , 1 2.2) aufweist. Coaxial connector (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second spacer (1 2) of the adapter in the axial direction of a multi-part construction (1 2.1, 1 2.2).
Koaxialverbinder (1 ) gemäss Patentanspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das zweite Distanzstück (1 2) einen ersten und einen zweiten Teil (1 2.1 , 1 2.2) aufweist, welche aus unterschiedlichen Materialien hergestellt sind. Coaxial connector (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that the second spacer (1 2) has a first and a second part (1 2.1, 1 2.2), which are made of different materials.
Koaxialverbinder (1 ) gemäss Patentanspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das zweite Distanzstück (1 2) einen ersten und einen zweiten Teil (1 2.1 , 1 2.2) aufweist, welche unterschiedliche Farben aufweisen, derart, dass die Steckrichtung angezeigt wird. Coaxial connector (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that the second spacer (1 2) has a first and a second part (1 2.1, 1 2.2), which have different colors, such that the plugging direction is displayed.
7. Koaxialverbinder (1 ) gemäss einem der vorangehenden Patentansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eines der Verbinderteile (2, 3) zur Aufnahme eines Fangtrich- ters (26) geeignet ist. 7. coaxial connector (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one of the connector parts (2, 3) is suitable for receiving a catching funnel (26).
8. Koaxialverbinder (1 ) gemäss einem der vorangehenden Patentansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Verbinderteile (2, 3) identisch ausgestaltet sind. 8. coaxial connector (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connector parts (2, 3) are configured identically.
9. Koaxialverbinder (1 ) gemäss einem der vorangehenden Patentansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein Innendurchmesser (Di) von zumindest einem Verbinderteil (2, 3) und ein Aussendurchmesser (D) des Adapters (4) zur Bestimmung eines maximalen Kippwinkels (a) dienen. 9. coaxial connector (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an inner diameter (Di) of at least one connector part (2, 3) and an outer diameter (D) of the adapter (4) for determining a maximum tilt angle (a) are used ,
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