BUSBAR FIXING
A connector system for fixing one or more conductors, such as busbar conductors, includes a clamping frame, configured to be fixed to a body, such as a vehicle; and an elastic insert, configured to be arranged within the clamping frame; wherein the insert comprises a first aperture for receiving a conductor, and wherein the insert is at least partially split at the first aperture, which allows the first aperture to be opened for receiving the conductor.
1 . A connector system for fixing one or more conductors, comprising:
a clamping frame configured to be fixed to a body such as a vehicle; and
an elastic insert configured to be arranged within the clamping frame, wherein the insert comprises a first aperture for receiving a conductor and wherein the insert is at least partially split at the first aperture which allows the first aperture to be opened for receiving the conductor.
2 . The connector system according to claim 1 , wherein the insert has a cuboid shape.
3 . The connector system according to claim 1 , wherein the insert is one integral part.
4 . The connector system according to claim 1 , wherein the insert is split from an inner surface of the first aperture to an outer surface of the insert.
5 . The connector system according to claim 1 , wherein the clamping frame has inner peripheral walls that are shaped substantially complementary to an outer shape of the insert to allow a firm arrangement of the insert within the clamping frame.
6 . The connector system according to claim 5 , wherein the inner peripheral walls provide a form fitting support to the insert in three spatial axes over at least partially the outer shape of the insert when the insert is arranged within the clamping frame.
7 . The connector system according to claim 1 , wherein the clamping frame comprises a U-shaped component and a closing member configured to close an open end of the U-shaped component.
8 . The connector system according to claim 7 , wherein the closing member is configured to apply pressure to the insert when the insert is arranged within the clamping frame.
9 . The connector system according to claim 8 , wherein, in a closed state of the closing member, the applied pressure is at least 0.05 N/mm 2 .
10 . The connector system according to claim 7 , wherein the connector system further comprises one or more attachment clips configured to be removably attached to the clamping frame for attaching additional elements to the clamping frame via the one or more attachment clips.
11 . The connector system according to claim 1 , wherein the first aperture has one or more ribs protruding from an inner surface of the first aperture and wherein the one or more ribs extend through the first aperture.
12 . The connector system according to claim 11 , wherein the one or more ribs are integral with the insert.
13 . The connector system according to claim 1 , wherein the insert is made of rubber.
14 . The connector system according to claim 13 , wherein the insert has a shore A hardness of at least 10 shore A.
15 . The connector system according to claim 13 , wherein the insert has a maximum service temperature of at least 70° C.
16 . The connector system according to claim 1 , wherein the insert comprises a second aperture for receiving a second conductor and wherein the insert is at least partially split at the second aperture which allows the second aperture to be opened for receiving the second conductor.
17 . The connector system according to claim 16 , wherein the first aperture and the second aperture are arranged next to each other and have substantially the same shape.
18 . An assembled connector system, comprising a connector system according to 1, wherein the insert is arranged within the clamping frame.
19 . A vehicle comprising a connector system according to claim 1 , wherein the connector system is fixed to the vehicle via a fixing plate and wherein the fixing plate is attached to the clamping frame of the connector system via fixing means.
20 . A method of assembling a connector system having a clamping frame configured to be fixed to a body and to be arranged within the clamping frame, wherein the insert comprises a first aperture for receiving a conductor and wherein the insert is at least partially split at the first aperture which allows the first aperture to be opened for receiving the conductor, the method comprising the steps of:
a) opening at least partially the first aperture of the insert;
b) arranging a conductor in the first aperture;
c) opening the closing member of the frame;
d) arranging the insert within the clamping frame; and
e) closing the closing member of the clamping frame.