Patent ID: 6721184
Filing Date: 2004-04-13
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A module for connecting at least one of actuators and sensors, comprising:a mounting plate with a recess for receiving a form-coded flat cable; and a housing, which can be swiveled onto the mounting plate, including a printed-circuit board and a contacting device with contact pins for establishing the contact of the flat cable, the housing including a housing base and a housing cover forming a unit which can be disassembled and in an interior space of which the printed-circuit board is removably held, wherein at least one of the housing base and the housing cover is made in a box-like form and, in the contacted state of the flat cable, the housing base and housing covers are pushed one into the other in such a way that side walls thereof overlap at least partially with positive engagement and wherein, between the housing base and the housing cover lies a peripheral seal, wherein the seal is fully functional and electrical connection between the printed circuit board and the flat cable is established by the housing being screwed to the mounting plate.