Locking device for a plug-in connection

• US 9,614,328 B2
• Filed: 02/14/2014
• Issued: 04/04/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 02/14/2013
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Phoenix Contact E-Mobility Gmbh (Phoenix Contact GmbH & Company KG)
• Original Assignee: Phoenix Contact E-Mobility Gmbh (Phoenix Contact GmbH & Company KG)
• Inventors: Feldner, Ralf
• Primary Examiner(s): Gilman, Alexander
• Application Number:
  US14/767,899
• Publication Number:
  US 20150372421A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,145 Days
• Field of Search: 439345, 439347, 439310, 439358, 439188, 439133, 439352, 439304
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 13/639 Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together, after engagement, e.g. separate keylock, retainer strap
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 13/6397 with means for preventing unauthorised use

Abstract

The invention relates to a locking device for a plug-in connection between a plug and a socket. In accordance with the invention an actuator (4) and a blocking slide (6) are provided, wherein the actuator (4) is rotatable about an axis of rotation, the blocking slide (6) is displaceable in the longitudinal direction thereof between an unlocking position and a locking position, and the actuator (4) and the blocking slide (6) are formed in such a way and interact with each other such that a rotation of the actuator (4) is always combined with a longitudinal displacement of the blocking slide (6) and vice versa, wherein a longitudinal displacement of the blocking slide (6) by means of a rotation of the actuator (4) is always possible, whereas a rotation of the actuator (4) by means of a longitudinal displacement of the blocking slide (6) is possible only outside the locking position. A locking device of this type for a plug-in connection between a plug and a socket is thus provided, which enables simple and economical axial locking, which cannot be manipulated.

Claims

1. A locking device for a plug-in connection between a plug and a socket, comprising:

an actuator configured to rotate about an axis of rotation, the actuator having a drive plate, wherein the drive plate has a first movement transfer device and a second movement transfer device; and

a blocking slide configured to be displaced in a longitudinal direction between an unlocking position and a locking position, the blocking slide having a first movement transfer device and a second movement transfer device,

wherein the actuator and the blocking slide are configured to interact with each other such that a rotation of the actuator and a longitudinal displacement of the blocking slide are coupled,

wherein a longitudinal displacement of the blocking slide coupled with a rotation of the actuator is possible irrespective of a position of the blocking slide, whereas a rotation of the actuator coupled with a longitudinal displacement of the blocking slide is possible only when the blocking slide is displaced outside the locking position,

wherein the first movement transfer device of the drive plate interacts with the first movement transfer device of the blocking slide and the second movement transfer device of the drive plate interacts with the second movement transfer device of the blocking slide, and

wherein the second movement transfer device of the drive plate comprises a cam contour, wherein the second movement transfer device of the blocking slide comprises a stop, and wherein the cam contour bears against the stop and slides along the stop when the drive plate and blocking slide are moved relative to each other.

2. The locking device according to claim 1, wherein the first movement transfer device of the drive plate and the first movement transfer device of the blocking slide are configured such that in the locking position the drive plate is prevented from being rotated by a displacement of the blocking slide.

3. The locking device according to claim 1, wherein the first movement transfer device of the drive plate comprises a cam, and wherein the first movement transfer device of the blocking slide comprises a link configured to receive the cam.

4. The locking device according to claim 1, wherein the cam contour bears against the stop via a curved region outside the locking position and slides along the stop when the drive plate and the blocking slide are moved relative to each other, and bears against the stop via a flat region in the locking position.

5. The locking device according to claim 1, wherein the stop bears against the cam contour via a curved region.

6. A locking device for a plug-in connection between a plug and a socket, comprising:

an actuator configured to rotate about an axis of rotation, the actuator having a drive plate, wherein the drive plate has a first movement transfer device and a second movement transfer device; and

a blocking slide configured to be displaced in a longitudinal direction between an unlocking position and a locking position, the blocking slide having a first movement transfer device and a second movement transfer device,

wherein the actuator and the blocking slide are configured to interact with each other such that a rotation of the actuator and a longitudinal displacement of the blocking slide are coupled,

wherein a longitudinal displacement of the blocking slide coupled with a rotation of the actuator is possible irrespective of a position of the blocking slide, whereas a rotation of the actuator coupled with a longitudinal displacement of the blocking slide is possible only when the blocking slide is displaced outside the locking position,

wherein the first movement transfer device of the drive plate interacts with the first movement transfer device of the blocking slide and the second movement transfer device of the drive plate interacts with the second movement transfer device of the blocking slide,

wherein the first movement transfer device of the drive plate comprises a cam, and wherein the first movement transfer device of the blocking slide comprises a link configured to receive the cam, and

wherein the blocking slide has a locking head provided on an end facing away from the drive plate, and wherein the cam and the link are disposed relative to one another such that when the blocking slide is outside the locking position, the cam is in contact with the link at least on one side, and in the event of a movement of the drive plate and the blocking slide relative to one another, the cam slides along the link, and when the blocking slide is in the locking position, in any case on the side of the cam facing the locking head, the cam is at a distance from the link.

7. The locking device according to claim 6, wherein the link comprises a slot and the cam is circular when viewed in a cross section and has a straight portion, wherein the straight portion is arranged such that it faces the link in the locking position.

8. The locking device according to claim 7, wherein a width of the slot and a diameter of the cam outside the straight portion are coordinated with each other, such that the cam is movable with a play within the slot.