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DE-102021111848-B4 - Plug device, connector and connecting cable

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Abstract

Connector system (10) with a first connector device (12) comprising a first universal assembly (16) and a first configuration assembly (20), and with a second connector device (14) comprising a second universal assembly (18) identical to the first universal assembly (16) and a second configuration assembly (22), wherein the universal assemblies (16, 18) each have an optical contact (24) and the configuration assemblies (20, 22) each define a connector gender, and wherein the first connector device (12) and the second connector device (14) are suitable for forming a common plug connection in an assembled state.

Inventors

  • Remo Höchli
  • Georg Wittmann
  • Rudolf Weidenspointner

Assignees

  • ODU GMBH & CO. KG

Dates

Publication Date
20260513
Application Date
20210506

Claims (20)

  1. Connector system (10) with a first connector device (12) comprising a first universal assembly (16) and a first configuration assembly (20), and with a second connector device (14) comprising a second universal assembly (18) identical to the first universal assembly (16) and a second configuration assembly (22), wherein the Universal assemblies (16, 18) each have an optical contact (24) and the configuration assemblies (20, 22) each define a connector gender, wherein the first connector device (12) and the second connector device (14) are suitable to form a common plug connection in an assembled state.
  2. Connector system (10) according Claim 1 , characterized in that the first plug device (12) and the second plug device (14) have at least partially identical external geometries (26) in the assembled state.
  3. Connector system (10) according Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the first configuration assembly (20) and the second configuration assembly (22) have at least partially identical external geometries (26) in the assembled state.
  4. Connector system (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a receiving element (28) which has a first receiving (30) for the first connector device (12) and a second receiving (32) for the second connector device (14).
  5. Connector system (10) according Claim 4 , characterized in that the first recording (30) and the second recording (32) are identical in design.
  6. Connector system (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the configuration assemblies (20, 22) each have at least one fixing element (34) for fixing the respective connector device (12, 14) to the receiving element (28).
  7. Connector system (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the configuration assemblies (20, 22) each have at least one configuration element (36) and the universal assemblies (16, 18) each have at least one housing element (38) formed separately from the first configuration element (36), wherein the configuration element (36) and the housing element (38) are arranged one behind the other in the plug-in direction when assembled.
  8. Connector system (10) according Claim 7 , characterized in that the configuration element (36) has a first receiving area (40) for the housing element (38).
  9. Connector system (10) according Claim 7 , characterized in that the housing element (38) has a second receiving area (42) for the first configuration element (36).
  10. Connector system (10) according to one of the Claims 7 until 9 , characterized in that the configuration element (36) and the housing element (38) are arranged overlapping in at least one partial area, in particular in the first receiving area (40), in the assembled state.
  11. Connector system (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the configuration element (36) of the first configuration assembly (20) at least partially surrounds the first universal assembly (16) and the configuration element (36) of the second configuration assembly (22) surrounds the second universal assembly (18) in the assembled state.
  12. Connector system (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the configuration assemblies (20, 22) are designed to be interchangeable for changing the connector gender.
  13. Connector system (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first configuration assembly (20) and the second configuration assembly (22) have different longitudinal extensions.
  14. Connector system (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first configuration assembly (20) comprises at least one coupling element (44) for receiving at least one of the optical contacts (24), which can be mounted at least perpendicular to the plugging direction via a mounting opening (46) of the first configuration assembly (20).
  15. Connector system (10) according Claim 14 , characterized in that the first configuration assembly (20) comprises at least one cover element (48) which, in the assembled state, closes the mounting opening (46).
  16. Connector system (10) according Claim 15 , characterized in that the cover element (48) can be mounted at least perpendicular to the insertion direction.
  17. Connector system (10) according Claim 15 or 16 , characterized in that the cover element (48) limits the first configuration assembly (20) at least in a partial area to the outside, in particular flush.
  18. Connector system (10) according to one of the Claims 15 until 17 , characterized in that the first configuration assembly (20) has a clamping ring (50) for fixing the cover element (48), in particular on the first configuration element (36).
  19. Connector system (10) at least according to the Claims 6 and 18 , characterized in that the fixing element (34) of the first configuration assembly (20) and the clamping ring (50) are formed in one piece.
  20. Connector system (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connector devices (12, 14) each comprise a plurality of independent strain relief units.

Description

State of the art The invention relates to a connector system comprising a first connector device and a second connector device according to claim 1, a connector according to claim 21, a connector kit for assembling a connector device according to claim 23 and a method for assembling a connector device according to claim 24. From the US 2020/326488 A1 A fiber optic connector is already known, which includes a ferrule and a two-part outer housing. From the EP 0 964 277 A1 A fiber optic connector system with a male connector type, which includes a ferrule, is already known. The ferrule, together with a hollow fiber holder, is pressed into a ferrule holder. From the EP 1 079 251 A1 A fiber optic connector is already known which has a ferrule, a ferrule holder and a tubular housing. From the EP 2 000 838 A1 and WO 2014/041450 A1 Fiber optic connectors with male connectors are already known. The object of the invention is, in particular, to provide a connector device of this type with improved design characteristics. This object is achieved according to the invention by the features of claims 1, 21, 23, and 24, while advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention can be found in the dependent claims. The US 6 736 547 B2 Disclosing an optical fiber interconnection arrangement with a first ferrule comprising an extended beam arrangement therein. This extended beam arrangement consists of a first lens coupled to a first optical fiber and a second lens coupled to a second optical fiber, the second optical fiber projecting from the first ferrule. The fiber interconnection arrangement further comprises a second ferrule capable of receiving the first ferrule. The second ferrule also carries a third optical fiber, which is butt-coupled to the second optical fiber within the second ferrule when the second ferrule is engaged with the first. The ferrules further comprise housings that can be screwed together via complementary threads. Advantages of the invention A connector system is proposed, comprising a first connector device having a first universal assembly and a first configuration assembly, and a second connector device having a second universal assembly identical to the first universal assembly and a second configuration assembly, wherein the universal assemblies each have an optical contact and the configuration assemblies each define a connector gender, and wherein the first connector device and the second connector device are suitable for forming a common plug connection in an assembled state. Such a design allows, in particular, the provision of a connector system with improved structural properties. Specifically, such a design allows for particularly advantageous form factor characteristics. Specifically, such a design allows for the provision of a first connector and a second connector with a particularly slim form factor. In particular, it allows for a slim universal connector that can be configured as either male or female. Furthermore, the connectors enable particularly simple, fast, and reliable assembly. Moreover, reliability and/or service life can be improved, as the connectors are designed to be reusable. The first connector and/or the second connector could be configured as at least a part, in particular as a subassembly, of a connector. In particular, the first connector and/or the second connector could also comprise the entire connector. The connector could, for example, be configured as an electrical connector. Preferably, the connector is configured as an optical connector. It would also be conceivable for the connector to be configured as a hybrid connector, which is designed to establish at least one electrical connection as well as at least one optical connection. The first connector and/or the second connector could, for example, be configured as an electrical connector. Preferably, the first connector and/or the second connector is configured as an optical connector. It would also be conceivable for the first connector and/or the second The connector device is designed as a hybrid connector device. In particular, the first connector device and the second connector device could be part of a common connector, which, for example, but not limited to, could be designed as a ruggedized connector. Alternatively, the first connector device and the second connector device could each be part of their own connector and, for example, be nestable together. An assembled state corresponds in particular to a pre-assembled, especially functional, state, particularly in conjunction with a cable. The first universal assembly of the first connector device and the second universal assembly of the second connector device are identical in design, although the first universal assembly may differ from the second universal assembly, for example, with regard to manufacturing tolerances or the like. In the assembled state, the first configuration assembly and the second configuration assembly each d