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EP2746129B1
EP2746129B1 EP13193586.8A EP13193586A EP2746129B1 EP 2746129 B1 EP2746129 B1 EP 2746129B1 EP 13193586 A EP13193586 A EP 13193586A EP 2746129 B1 EP2746129 B1 EP 2746129B1
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Walter Notar
Christian Schubbel
Mario Hempel
Brunhilde Wenge
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  • the invention relates to a plug connection unit suitable for use in an electric contact coupling of a rail-bound vehicle, in particular train, for connecting a plurality of cables of two vehicle parts, for transmitting electrical impulses and / or services, comprising a carrier and a plurality of contacts attached thereto at least one connection is redundant, the contacts are arranged left and right of a central axis and designed to be complementary.
  • Two tension members of a multi-membered train are usually connected to each other by means of a mechanical coupling device, to transmit the tensile forces and an electrical contact coupling, for the transmission of electrical pulses and / or power.
  • an electrical contact coupling serves to establish an electrical connection between adjacent tension members and are well known, such as. B. from the EP 1 826 093 A1 or the DE199 26 058 A1 ,
  • an electrical contact coupling comprises all electrical connections that are required for the operation of a train.
  • E-coupling An electrical contact coupling (hereinafter referred to as "E-coupling") consists of two E-coupling heads which are each assigned to a tensile part. When coupling the E-coupling heads, the contacts are connected together. It should be noted that the E-coupling heads are moved together in such a way or coupled in function and side correct that it does not damage the contacts. Known E-couplings are therefore equipped with appropriate centering devices that guide the E-coupling heads during mating so that the contacts meet exactly.
  • Each contact is redundant and left and right of the vertical Center longitudinal plane of a tensile member arranged and executed complementary, so that the train or the tension parts are reversible.
  • the E-coupling heads each have a contact carrier made of electrically non-conductive material.
  • a contact carrier made of electrically non-conductive material.
  • contacts and correspondingly complementary thereto formed contacts (hereinafter referred to as “complementary contact") provided which are in the coupled state of the E-coupling heads engaged with each other and thus allow the switching through the data signals and currents.
  • complementary contact For example, a male and female contact connection is used per cable on an E-coupling head. Due to the redundant design, the production of such a coupling is very complicated and therefore expensive.
  • plug cycle life 10,000 to 100,000 cycles and a life cycle rating of 35 years are required.
  • One of the objects of the invention is to propose a plug connection unit for an electric contact coupling, which has a simpler structure.
  • Another object is to modify the structure such that the contacts are easily replaceable and / or mating tolerances compensated.
  • the carrier of the plug connection unit comprises at least one printed conductor, by means of which the redundantly designed contacts are electrically connected. This simplifies the design of a plug connection and eliminates the cabling between two redundant contacts.
  • the contacts are made in two parts and continue to consist in an exemplary embodiment of a fixed connection part and a plug element or socket element.
  • the cable to be connected is connected at least at one of the redundant contacts. This can be soldered by means of squeezing or pinching done.
  • connection between the fixed connection part and plug or socket element may be a screw, plug or clamp connection.
  • a socket element has a contact element, by means of which positional tolerances can be compensated for when mating two electrical contact coupling plugs.
  • the contact element may be an annular coil spring which is inserted into the socket such that when the plug is inserted, the contacts are in contact via the coil spring.
  • the carrier may include a heater. This can be avoided that deposits unwanted moisture in the connector. Furthermore, it can be ensured that the thermal expansion is the same, so that coinciding with the coupling meeting mating connector units of the automatic electric contact coupling exactly to each other.
  • the carrier may alternatively or additionally also comprise a temperature sensor and / or moisture sensor.
  • the support may be provided to provide on the support further electrical components and circuits, in particular amplifiers and / or regulators with which, for example, special functions can be amplified and / or regulated.
  • plug elements and / or socket elements are combined into modules, so that they can not be replaced individually, but as a module.
  • FIG. 1 shows two Anlagen troubleden 16 with electric contact coupling 2. Furthermore, the Switzerlandkupplung 15 is shown, by means of which the tension members 16 are mechanically coupled.
  • the automatic electrical contact coupling contains a large number of contacts, all of which are redundant, that is, each contact or each contact connection is duplicated. This ensures that the train is reversible.
  • the mirrored contact groups can be accommodated in one or else in two separate coupling housings 14. To connect the contacts, the plug connection units 1 are moved in the coupling housings 14 against each other until the contacts are connected.
  • FIG. 2 shows two known from the prior art opposite plug connection units 1 of an electric contact coupling 2. left and right of the central axis 19, the redundant existing contacts are complementary executed. Two contacts are connected to each other by a bridge cable 18. The cables 17 are each connected directly to only one of the redundant contacts.
  • a section of a plug connection unit 1 according to the invention is shown.
  • a plurality of contacts 3 and 4 are attached.
  • On the back of the carrier 5 are printed conductors 11, by means of which the redundant contacts 3, 4 are electrically connected.
  • the contacts 3, 4 executed complementary. In the example shown as a plug contact connection.
  • the contacts 3, 4 are made in two parts. They consist of a fixed connection part 6, which by screwing on the
  • a contact element 9 is provided. This is especially important if the coupling has a lot of contacts. So the plug can also be used at z. B. large temperature differences are put together.
  • the plug connection unit is inserted into an insulating body 12 which belongs to the clutch housing 14. To seal against dirt and moisture, a seal 13 is provided.
  • the contact element 9 is an annular spiral spring 9, which is inserted into a groove in the socket element 8.
  • the coil spring and other elements can be used, on the one hand ensure the contact and compensate for the other position error.
  • plug connection unit in which a plurality of plug-7 and / or socket elements 8 are combined to form modules.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Steckerverbindungseinheit geeignet für den Einsatz in einer Elektrokontakt-Kupplung eines schienengebundenen Fahrzeugs, insbesondere Zug, zur Verbindung einer Vielzahl von Kabeln zweier Fahrzeugteile, zur Übertragung elektrischer Impulse und/oder Leistungen, umfassend einen Träger und eine Vielzahl daran befestigter Kontakte, wobei zumindest eine Verbindung redundant ausgeführt ist, deren Kontakte links und rechts einer Mittelachse angeordnet und komplementär ausgeführt sind.The invention relates to a plug connection unit suitable for use in an electric contact coupling of a rail-bound vehicle, in particular train, for connecting a plurality of cables of two vehicle parts, for transmitting electrical impulses and / or services, comprising a carrier and a plurality of contacts attached thereto at least one connection is redundant, the contacts are arranged left and right of a central axis and designed to be complementary.

Zwei Zugteile eines mehrgliedrigen Zuges sind in der Regel mittels einer mechanischen Kuppelvorrichtung, zu Übertragung der Zugkräfte und einer Elektrokontakt-Kupplung, zur Übertragung von elektrischen Impulsen und/oder Leistungen, miteinander verbunden.Two tension members of a multi-membered train are usually connected to each other by means of a mechanical coupling device, to transmit the tensile forces and an electrical contact coupling, for the transmission of electrical pulses and / or power.

Derartige Elektrokontakt-Kupplungen dienen der Herstellung einer elektrischen Verbindung zwischen benachbarten Zugteilen und sind allgemein bekannt, wie z. B. aus der EP1 826 093 A1 oder der DE199 26 058 A1 . Dabei umfasst eine Elektrokontakt-Kupplung alle elektrischen Verbindungen, die für den Betrieb eines Zuges erforderlich sind.Such electrical contact couplings serve to establish an electrical connection between adjacent tension members and are well known, such as. B. from the EP 1 826 093 A1 or the DE199 26 058 A1 , In this case, an electrical contact coupling comprises all electrical connections that are required for the operation of a train.

Eine Elektrokontakt-Kupplung (nachfolgend kurz "E-Kupplung" genannt), setzt sich aus zwei E-Kupplungsköpfen zusammen die jeweils einem Zugteil zugeordnet sind. Beim Kuppeln der E-Kupplungsköpfe werden die Kontakte miteinander verbunden. Zu beachten ist, dass die E-Kupplungsköpfe derart zusammengefahren bzw. funktions- und seitenrichtig gekuppelt werden, dass es nicht zu Schäden an den Kontakten kommt. Bekannte E-Kupplungen sind deshalb mit entsprechenden Zentriervorrichtungen ausgerüstet, die die E-Kupplungsköpfe beim Zusammenstecken derart führen, dass die Kontakte exakt aufeinandertreffen.An electrical contact coupling (hereinafter referred to as "E-coupling") consists of two E-coupling heads which are each assigned to a tensile part. When coupling the E-coupling heads, the contacts are connected together. It should be noted that the E-coupling heads are moved together in such a way or coupled in function and side correct that it does not damage the contacts. Known E-couplings are therefore equipped with appropriate centering devices that guide the E-coupling heads during mating so that the contacts meet exactly.

Jeder Kontakt ist redundant vorhanden und links und rechts der senkrechten Mittellängsebene eines Zugteils angeordnet und komplementär ausgeführt, sodass der Zug bzw. die Zugteile wendefähig sind.Each contact is redundant and left and right of the vertical Center longitudinal plane of a tensile member arranged and executed complementary, so that the train or the tension parts are reversible.

Im Einzelnen ist üblicherweise vorgesehen, dass die E-Kupplungsköpfe jeweils einen Kontaktträger, aus elektrisch nicht leitendem Material aufweisen. Auf bzw. in dem jeweiligen Kontaktträger sind Kontakte und entsprechend komplementär hierzu ausgebildete Kontakte (nachfolgend als "Komplementär-Kontakt" bezeichnet) vorgesehen, die im gekuppelten Zustand der E-Kupplungsköpfe miteinander in Eingriff stehen und somit das Durchschalten der Datensignale und Ströme erlauben. So ist beispielsweise auf einem E-Kupplungskopf je Kabel jeweils eine Stecker- und Buchsenkontaktverbindung eingesetzt. Durch die redundante Ausführung ist die Herstellung einer derartigen Kupplung sehr aufwendig und damit teuer.Specifically, it is usually provided that the E-coupling heads each have a contact carrier made of electrically non-conductive material. On and in the respective contact carrier contacts and correspondingly complementary thereto formed contacts (hereinafter referred to as "complementary contact") provided which are in the coupled state of the E-coupling heads engaged with each other and thus allow the switching through the data signals and currents. For example, a male and female contact connection is used per cable on an E-coupling head. Due to the redundant design, the production of such a coupling is very complicated and therefore expensive.

Die Anforderungen an derartige Steckkontakte sind zudem sehr hoch. So wird eine Steckzyklusfestigkeit von 10.000 bis 100.000 Zyklen und eine Lebensdauerauslegung von 35 Jahren gefordert.The requirements for such plug contacts are also very high. For example, a plug cycle life of 10,000 to 100,000 cycles and a life cycle rating of 35 years are required.

Eine der Aufgaben der Erfindung ist es, eine Steckerverbindungseinheit für eine Elektrokontakt-Kupplung vorzuschlagen, die einen einfacheren Aufbau aufweist.One of the objects of the invention is to propose a plug connection unit for an electric contact coupling, which has a simpler structure.

Eine weitere Aufgabe ist es, den Aufbau derart zu verändern, dass die Kontakte leicht austauschbar und/oder Stecktoleranzen ausgleichbar sind.Another object is to modify the structure such that the contacts are easily replaceable and / or mating tolerances compensated.

Erfindungsgemäß wird vorgeschlagen, dass der Träger der Steckerverbindungseinheit, gemäß der eingangs genannten Art, zumindest eine Leiterbahn umfasst, mittels der die redundant ausgeführten Kontakte elektrisch verbunden sind. Dadurch wird der Aufbau einer Steckerverbindung vereinfacht und der Verkabelungsaufwand zwischen zwei redundanten Kontakten entfällt.According to the invention, it is proposed that the carrier of the plug connection unit, according to the aforementioned type, comprises at least one printed conductor, by means of which the redundantly designed contacts are electrically connected. This simplifies the design of a plug connection and eliminates the cabling between two redundant contacts.

Eine der weiteren Aufgaben wird dadurch gelöst, dass die Kontakte zweiteilig ausgeführt sind und weiterhin in einer beispielhaften Ausführung aus einem Festanschlussteil und einem Steckerelement oder Buchsenelement bestehen.One of the further objects is achieved in that the contacts are made in two parts and continue to consist in an exemplary embodiment of a fixed connection part and a plug element or socket element.

An dem Festanschlussteil ist zumindest an einem der redundant ausgeführten Kontakte das zu verbindende Kabel angeschlossen. Dies kann mittels löten, quetschen oder klemmen erfolgen.At the fixed connection part, the cable to be connected is connected at least at one of the redundant contacts. This can be soldered by means of squeezing or pinching done.

Die Verbindung zwischen Festanschlussteil und Stecker- oder Buchsenelement kann eine Schraub-, Steck- oder Klemmverbindung sein.The connection between the fixed connection part and plug or socket element may be a screw, plug or clamp connection.

Des Weiteren wird vorgeschlagen, dass ein Buchsenelement ein Kontaktelement aufweist, mittels dem Lagetoleranzen beim Zusammenstecken zweier Elektrokontakt-Kupplungsstecker ausgeglichen werden können. Das Kontaktelement kann eine ringförmige Spiralfeder sein, die derart in die Buchse eingesetzt ist, dass beim Einstecken des Steckers die Kontakte über die Spiralfeder in Kontakt stehen.Furthermore, it is proposed that a socket element has a contact element, by means of which positional tolerances can be compensated for when mating two electrical contact coupling plugs. The contact element may be an annular coil spring which is inserted into the socket such that when the plug is inserted, the contacts are in contact via the coil spring.

Weiterhin kann der Träger eine Heizung umfassen. So kann vermieden werden, dass sich unerwünschte Feuchtigkeit in der Steckverbindung ablagert. Weiterhin kann so sichergestellt werden, dass die Wärmeausdehnung gleich ist, sodass beim Kuppeln aufeinandertreffende Steckerverbindungseinheiten der automatischen Elektrokontakt-Kupplung genau zueinander fluchten. Der Träger kann alternativ oder zusätzlich auch einen Temperatursensor und/oder Feuchtigkeitssensor umfassen.Furthermore, the carrier may include a heater. This can be avoided that deposits unwanted moisture in the connector. Furthermore, it can be ensured that the thermal expansion is the same, so that coinciding with the coupling meeting mating connector units of the automatic electric contact coupling exactly to each other. The carrier may alternatively or additionally also comprise a temperature sensor and / or moisture sensor.

Zusätzlich kann vorgesehen werden, auf dem Träger weitere elektrische Bauteile und Schaltungen, insbesondere Verstärker und/oder Regler vorzusehen, mit denen beispielsweise Sonderfunktionen verstärkt und/oder geregelt werden können.In addition, it may be provided to provide on the support further electrical components and circuits, in particular amplifiers and / or regulators with which, for example, special functions can be amplified and / or regulated.

Es kann vorteilhaft sein, wenn mehrere Steckerelemente und/oder Buchsenelemente zu Modulen zusammengefasst sind, sodass diese nicht einzeln, sondern als Modul ausgetauscht werden können.It may be advantageous if a plurality of plug elements and / or socket elements are combined into modules, so that they can not be replaced individually, but as a module.

Weitere Merkmale der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung und weitere Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung bevorzugter Ausführungsbeispiele unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnung.Further features of the device according to the invention and further advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments with reference to the drawings.

Nachfolgend wird die Erfindung anhand von Skizzen näher erläutert.The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to drawings.

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  • Figur 1 Zugteilenden mit Elektrokontakt-Kupplung
  • Figur 2 eine Steckerverbindungseinheit entsprechend dem StdT Figur 3 erfindungsgemäße Steckerverbindungseinheit
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  • FIG. 1 Cable dividers with electrical contact coupling
  • FIG. 2 a plug connection unit according to the StdT FIG. 3 Plug connection unit according to the invention

Figur 1 zeigt zwei Zugteilenden 16 mit Elektrokontakt-Kupplung 2. Weiterhin ist die Zugkupplung 15 gezeigt, mittels der die Zugteile 16 mechanisch gekoppelt sind. Die automatische Elektrokontakt-Kupplung enthält eine große Anzahl von Kontakten, die alle redundant vorhanden sind, das heißt, jeder Kontakt bzw. jede Kontaktverbindung ist doppelt vorhanden. So ist gewährleistet, dass der Zug wendefähig ist. FIG. 1 shows two Zugteilenden 16 with electric contact coupling 2. Furthermore, the Zugkupplung 15 is shown, by means of which the tension members 16 are mechanically coupled. The automatic electrical contact coupling contains a large number of contacts, all of which are redundant, that is, each contact or each contact connection is duplicated. This ensures that the train is reversible.

Die gespiegelten Kontaktgruppen können in einem oder aber auch in zwei getrennten Kupplungsgehäusen 14 untergebracht werden. Zum Verbinden der Kontakte werden die Steckerverbindungseinheiten 1 in den Kupplungsgehäusen 14 gegeneinander gefahren, bis die Kontakte verbunden sind.The mirrored contact groups can be accommodated in one or else in two separate coupling housings 14. To connect the contacts, the plug connection units 1 are moved in the coupling housings 14 against each other until the contacts are connected.

Figur 2 zeigt zwei aus dem Stand der Technik bekannte gegenüberliegende Steckerverbindungseinheiten 1 einer Elektrokontakt-Kupplung 2. links und rechts der Mittelachse 19 sind die redundant vorhandenen Kontakte komplementär ausgeführte. Jeweils zwei Kontakte sind miteinander durch ein Brückenkabel 18 verbunden. Die Kabel 17 sind jeweils nur mit einem der redundant ausgeführten Kontakte direkt verbunden. FIG. 2 shows two known from the prior art opposite plug connection units 1 of an electric contact coupling 2. left and right of the central axis 19, the redundant existing contacts are complementary executed. Two contacts are connected to each other by a bridge cable 18. The cables 17 are each connected directly to only one of the redundant contacts.

In Fig 3 ist ein Ausschnitt einer Steckerverbindungseinheit 1 entsprechend der Erfindung gezeigt. Auf dem Träger 5 sind eine Vielzahl von Kontakten 3 und 4 befestigt. Auf der Rückseite des Trägers 5 befinden sich Leiterbahnen 11, mittels derer die redundant ausgeführten Kontakte 3, 4 elektrisch verbunden sind. Links und rechts der Mitte 1 9 sind die Kontakte 3, 4 komplementär ausgeführte. In dem gezeigten Beispiel als Steckerkontaktverbindung.In Fig. 3 a section of a plug connection unit 1 according to the invention is shown. On the carrier 5, a plurality of contacts 3 and 4 are attached. On the back of the carrier 5 are printed conductors 11, by means of which the redundant contacts 3, 4 are electrically connected. Left and right of the center 1 9, the contacts 3, 4 executed complementary. In the example shown as a plug contact connection.

Es sind aber auch andere Kontaktverbindungen denkbar, wie z. B. Federkontakte usw.But there are also other contact connections conceivable, such. B. spring contacts, etc.

In der gezeigten Ausführung sind die Kontakte 3, 4 zweiteilig ausgeführt. Sie bestehen aus einem Festanschlussteil 6, welches durch Verschrauben an derIn the embodiment shown, the contacts 3, 4 are made in two parts. They consist of a fixed connection part 6, which by screwing on the

Platine 5 befestigt ist, sodass das Festanschlussteil 6 mit der Leiterbahn 11 in Kontakt steht. In das Festanschlussteil kann dann ein Steckerelement 7 oder Buchsenelement 8 eingeschraubt sein. Alternativ kann aber auch eine Steck- oder Klemmverbindung zwischen Festanschlussteil 6 und Stecker- 7 oder Buchsenelement 8 verwendet werden.Board 5 is fixed so that the fixed terminal part 6 is in contact with the conductor 11. In the fixed connection part can then be screwed a plug element 7 or socket element 8. Alternatively, however, a plug or clamp connection between the fixed connection part 6 and plug 7 or socket element 8 can be used.

Zum Ausgleich von Lagetoleranzen der Steckerelemente zueinander ist in der dargestellten Ausführung im Buchsenelement 8 ein Kontaktelement 9 vorgesehen. Dies ist besonders wichtig, wenn die Kupplung sehr viele Kontakte aufweist. So können die Stecker auch bei z. B. großen Temperaturunterschieden zusammengesteckt werden. Die Steckerverbindungseinheit ist in einen Isolierkörper 12 eingesetzt, der zum Kupplungsgehäuse 14 gehört. Zur Abdichtung gegen Schmutz und Feuchtigkeit ist eine Dichtung 13 vorgesehen.To compensate for positional tolerances of the connector elements to each other in the illustrated embodiment in the female member 8, a contact element 9 is provided. This is especially important if the coupling has a lot of contacts. So the plug can also be used at z. B. large temperature differences are put together. The plug connection unit is inserted into an insulating body 12 which belongs to the clutch housing 14. To seal against dirt and moisture, a seal 13 is provided.

Das Kontaktelement 9 ist eine ringförmige Spiralfeder 9, die in eine Nut im Buchsenelement 8 eingesetzt ist. Anstelle der Spiralfeder können auch andere Elemente eingesetzt werden, die zum einen den Kontakt sicherstellen und zum anderen Lagefehler ausgleichen können.The contact element 9 is an annular spiral spring 9, which is inserted into a groove in the socket element 8. Instead of the coil spring and other elements can be used, on the one hand ensure the contact and compensate for the other position error.

Nicht dargestellt sind die Ausführungen mit Heizung und/oder Temperatursensor und/oder Feuchtigkeitssensor auf dem Träger 5.Not shown are the versions with heating and / or temperature sensor and / or humidity sensor on the carrier. 5

Weiterhin nicht separat dargestellt ist eine Steckerverbindungseinheit, bei der mehrere Stecker- 7 und/oder Buchsenelemente 8 zu Modulen zusammengefasst sind.Furthermore, not shown separately is a plug connection unit, in which a plurality of plug-7 and / or socket elements 8 are combined to form modules.

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SteckerverbindungseinheitPlug connection unit
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Elektrokontakt-KupplungElectrical contact coupling
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Kontaktsteckercontact plug
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KontaktbuchseContact socket
55
Träger/PlatineCarrier / circuit board
66
FestanschlussteilFixed connector
77
Steckerelementmale member
88th
Buchsenelementfemale member
99
Spiralfederspiral spring
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Leiterbahnenconductor tracks
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Isolierkörperinsulator
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Dichtungpoetry
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Kupplungsgehäuseclutch housing
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Zugkupplungtrain coupling
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Zugteiletrain parts
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Kabelelectric wire
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Brückenkabelbridge cable
1919
Mittelachsecentral axis

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  1. Plug connection unit (1) which is suitable for use in an electrical contact coupling (2) of a rail-bound vehicle, in particular a train, for connecting a large number of cables of two vehicle parts, for transmitting electrical pulses and/or powers, comprising a carrier (5) and a large number of contacts (3, 4) which are fastened to the said carrier, wherein at least one connection is of redundant design, the contacts (3, 4) of the said connection being arranged to the left and to the right of a centre axis (19) and being of complementary design, characterized in that the carrier (5) comprises at least one conductor track (11) by means of which the contacts (3, 4), which are of redundant design, are electrically connected.
  2. Plug connection unit (1) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the contacts (3, 4) are of two-part design.
  3. Plug connection unit (1) according to Claim 2, characterized in that the contacts (3, 4) comprise a fixed connection part (6) and a plug element (7) or socket element (8).
  4. Plug connection unit (1) according to Claim 2, characterized in that the connection between the fixed connection part (6) and the plug element (7) or the socket element (8) is a screw-type, plug-type or clamping connection.
  5. Plug connection unit (1) according to Claim 3, characterized in that the socket element (8) comprises a contact element (9).
  6. Plug connection unit (1) according to Claim 3, characterized in that the contact element is an annular helical spring (9).
  7. Plug connection unit (1) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the carrier (5) comprises a heating system.
  8. Plug connection unit (1) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the carrier (5) comprises a temperature sensor and/or moisture sensor.
  9. Plug connection unit (1) according to Claim 1, characterized in that further electrical components and circuits, in particular amplifiers and/or controllers, are mounted on the carrier (5).
  10. Plug connection unit (1) according to Claim 3, characterized in that a plurality of plug elements (7) and/or socket elements (8) are combined to form modules.
  11. Automatic electrical contact coupling (2) which is suitable for rail-bound vehicles, for connecting two vehicle parts, comprising coupling housings (14) which can be combined by means of an operating apparatus and have plug connection units (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 9 incorporated therein in a mirror-inverted manner.
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