초록 ▼

The invention relates to a channel-shaped connection device for electrical lines, especially signal and ignition lines, of internal combustion engines. At least one support element (2) is provided for preferably pre-assembled electrical lines (3) and components (7) and can be inserted, preferably pu

The invention relates to a channel-shaped connection device for electrical lines, especially signal and ignition lines, of internal combustion engines. At least one support element (2) is provided for preferably pre-assembled electrical lines (3) and components (7) and can be inserted, preferably pushed into receiving elements (4) of the channel-shaped connection device (1).

대표청구항 ▼

The invention claimed is: 1. A channel-shaped connecting device for electric lines of internal combustion engines, wherein there is provided at least one carrier element for electric lines and components, which can be introduced into receiving means of the channel-shaped connecting device, wherein

The invention claimed is: 1. A channel-shaped connecting device for electric lines of internal combustion engines, wherein there is provided at least one carrier element for electric lines and components, which can be introduced into receiving means of the channel-shaped connecting device, wherein the carrier element is at least partially of a modular structure and a plurality of modules of the carrier element, which are arranged in a row in succession in the longitudinal direction of the channel-shaped connecting device, are mechanically connected together in a way that they form a module chain, which can be introduced into the channel-shaped connecting device. 2. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the electric lines are signal and ignition lines. 3. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the electric lines and components are pre-assembled on the carrier element. 4. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the modules of the carrier element are releasably connected together. 5. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the modules form a module chain in the longitudinal direction of the channel-shaped connecting device. 6. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the modules of the carrier element are mechanically connected together in a way, that the module chain formed from the modules can be pushed or pulled into a channel-shaped connecting device which is closed substantially in one piece. 7. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the modules of the carrier element are mechanically connected by means of wire connectors or by means of a positively locking join or by means of an electrical plug device. 8. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the electric lines and the components are arranged on two mutually opposite sides of the carrier element. 9. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the electric lines are in the form of conductor tracks. 10. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the electric lines are in the form of cables. 11. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein at least one electric line is in the form of a cable and at least one electric line is in the form of a conductor track. 12. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the carrier element is of a plate-shaped configuration. 13. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the carrier element is in the form of a circuit board. 14. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the carrier element has a plurality of layers. 15. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 14, wherein the carrier element is in the form of a multi-layer circuit board. 16. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 14, wherein at least one electric line is in the form of a conductor track being arranged on the insulating layers of the circuit board. 17. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 14, wherein at least one electric line is in the form of a conductor track being arranged under the insulating layers of the circuit board. 18. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 14, wherein at least one electric line is in the form of a conductor track being arranged between the insulating layers of the circuit board. 19. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 14, wherein the electric ignition lines which supply ignition signals for the ignition coils on the one hand and the signal lines on the other hand are arranged on the carrier element in spatially separate regions (FIG. 6) . 20. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 19, wherein the signal line transmit measurement signals from sensors arranged on the internal combustion engine. 21. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 19, wherein the electric ignition lines and the signal lines are arranged substantially to the left and the right of a longitudinal central plane of the carrier element. 22. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein at least one ignition line is in the form of a high-voltage line directly feeding at least one ignition coil. 23. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 22, wherein the high voltage line involves voltages over 100 V. 24. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 22, wherein at least one ignition line is in the form of an ignition control line and at least one high-voltage line is arranged on a carrier element, wherein associated with each ignition coil is an electronic ignition circuit which is arranged on a carrier element and which in dependence on the signals on the ignition control lines and the voltage on the high-voltage line produces an ignition signal which is fed to the respective ignition coil. 25. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein at least two separate carrier elements are introduced into the channel-shaped connecting device. 26. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 25, wherein the separate carrier elements are mutually superposed. 27. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 25, wherein the separate carrier elements are pushed into the channel-shaped connecting device. 28. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 25, wherein the ignition control lines and the signal lines are arranged on a carrier element other than the high-voltage line. 29. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the modules of the carrier element, which are arranged in a row in succession in the longitudinal direction of the channel, are electrically connected together. 30. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 29, wherein an electrical plug connection is provided between the individual modules in their end region. 31. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein each module of the carrier element is associated with at least one cylinder of the internal combustion engine. 32. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein each module is associated with two cylinders of the internal combustion engine. 33. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the components include at least one ignition coil. 34. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the components include at least one sensor. 35. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the components include at least one actuator module. 36. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 33, wherein the components include an ignition circuit for operation of the ignition coil. 37. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein at least a part of the components are non-releasably fixed to the carrier element before the carrier element is introduced into the connecting device. 38. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein at least a part of the components is arranged releasably on the carrier element. 39. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 2, wherein plug devices are provided on the carrier element for releasably holding the components. 40. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the connecting device has receiving openings for components which are to be releasably arranged and which can be inserted through said receiving openings from the exterior into the connecting device and connected to the carrier element. 41. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 40, wherein the connecting device has for each component its own receiving opening. 42. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the connecting device has a recess for receiving additional cables. 43. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein it has a channel wall which is in one piece in cross-section and which is closed--possibly except for discreetly distributed openings--and which extends continuously in the longitudinal direction of the channel. 44. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 43, wherein the channel wall extends over at least two cylinders of the internal combustion engine. 45. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the connecting device is made from aluminium. 46. A channel-shaped connecting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the connecting device is at least partially foam-filled, for example with PU foam.