Patent ID: 9454140
Filing Date: 2016-09-27
CPC Classification: G05B,H01R,H05K

Claim Text:
1. A modular control apparatus for controlling a technical installation, comprising: at least one module having a first module part, a second module part and a third module part, wherein the first module part and the second module part are configured in such a manner that they can mechanically and electrically be combined to form a first combined arrangement, and wherein the first module part and the third module part are configured in such a manner that they can mechanically and electrically be combined to form a second combined arrangement, wherein the first module part comprises a securing element with a securing engagement section moveable between a first and a second position, and comprises a securing actuation section by means of which the securing element, in the first combined arrangement, is moveable between the first and second positions when a force is exerted on the securing actuation section, wherein the securing engagement section, in the first position, is in securing engagement with the second module part such that the first module part and the second module part are secured against one another to thereby secure the first combined arrangement, and wherein the securing engagement section, in the second position, is located in the first combined arrangement in such a manner that the first module part and the second module part are detachable from one another, wherein the securing actuation section, in the first position, is located in a first spatial region and, in the second position, is located in a second spatial region, and wherein the third module part has a blocking section, which, in the second combined arrangement, is located at least partially in said second spatial region.