Patent ID: 11482819

Abstract:
An add-on housing for a plug-in connection is provided and includes a frame-like basic form, wherein fastening devices for fastening the add-on housing to a wall aperture are integrally formed within the frame-like basic form, wherein the add-on housing has at least one clamping element which can be captively clamped within the frame-like basic form, and wherein a holding frame or a contact insert can be fixed to the at least one clamping element. A method for fastening an add-on housing to a wall aperture is also provided, wherein: a frame-like basic form is fixed to the wall aperture by internal fastening devices; then, at least one clamping element, but preferably two clamping elements, is/are fixed within the frame-like basic form without tools; and a holding frame which is fitted with plug-in connector modules or a contact insert is then mounted onto the clamping elements and fixed thereto.