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Holding frame for plug connector modules having a leaf-spring-type fastening means

US10170854B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 18, 2016
Grant dateJan 1, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 18, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/514
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a holding frame, into which plug connector modules can be inserted, wherein the holding frame comprises or consists of two halves articulated to each other, a first half and a second half, wherein the holding frame has at least one locking element, wherein the locking element is formed from a flat component, which overlaps the two halves at least in some regions, wherein the locking element has at least one end locking hook and wherein one half of the holding frame has at least one cut-out, in which the locking hook of the locking element can engage, whereby the holding frame can be fixed in an open position. The halves are fixed in relation to each other at an open angular position. Such a holding frame can be conveniently fixed in an open position for fitting with suitable plug connector modules.

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