Abstract: A first connection element, a second connection element, and a linking element are provided to link two devices. The linking element includes an inner element and an outer element that surrounds the inner element. The first connection element and the second connection element have respective coupling elements. The respective coupling elements connect the first connection element and the second connection element to the linking element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connection system consisting of a first connection element and a second connection element and a linking element which is provided in order to link two devices. The first connection element and the second connection element are preferably formed as plug-in connectors and the linking element is provided in the form of a cable-sheath assembly which carries cables and lines. The advantageous teaching according to the invention allows connection systems of this type to be designed such that the cables and lines provided in the linking element and a sheath surrounding same are not mechanically overloaded, even under heavy mechanical loads, preferably tensile loads.