Patent ID: 7182621
Filing Date: 2007-02-27
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A protection device ( 6 ) for a plug connection, including a coupling part ( 1 ) and also a plug housing ( 2 ) for a plug to be arranged in this housing, wherein the coupling part ( 1 ) has an opening ( 1 b ) for the plug ( 3 ), and wherein the opening ( 1 b ) is surrounded by a projecting collar ( 1 a ), wherein the collar ( 1 a ) has a groove ( 1 e ), and wherein the plug housing ( 2 ) includes at least one snap-in part ( 2 f ) adapted to the groove ( 1 e ) in order to connect the plug housing ( 2 ) to the coupling part ( 1 ) with the aid of the snap-in part ( 2 f ) engaged in the groove ( 1 e ), characterized in that the plug housing ( 2 ) includes a main housing ( 2 d ) for receiving the plug ( 3 ), and in that the one or more snap-in parts ( 2 f ) are connected to the main housing ( 2 d ) by spring connecting means ( 2 e ), and further characterized in that the plug housing ( 2 ) includes four tongue-like connecting means ( 2 e ), which are arranged with a rectangular shape, and in that the snap-in parts ( 2 f ) are arranged on the tips of the connecting means ( 2 e ) such that all snap-in parts ( 2 f ) can engage in the groove ( 1 e ).