DE102016224785A1 - Operating device for a motor vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

An operating device (10) for a motor vehicle, in particular for an infotainment system of a motor vehicle, has a turn / push button (12), which is designed at least in sections as a cylinder having a base surface deviating from a circular shape.

Description

The invention relates to an operating device for a motor vehicle, in particular for an infotainment system of a motor vehicle.

The increasing use of some very complex electronic systems in motor vehicles requires the use of increasingly complex controls, which in turn requires an increased level of attention from the operator, especially the driver, for the operation of the respective devices. To facilitate the operation and limit the number of controls in the vehicle is often trying to summarize several functions or controls in a control device, so that the driver's attention is not unnecessarily distracted by the search for the required control element from traffic.

From the state of the art, so-called rotary push-buttons are known for this purpose, which have a rotatable wheel into which a pressure switch is integrated. Using the wheel, for example, you can navigate in a menu and confirm the selection of the desired menu item by pressing the wheel.

The object of the invention is to provide an operating device for a motor vehicle, which is characterized by a high level of operating comfort and in particular facilitates "blind" operation for the driver.

According to the invention for this purpose an operating device for a motor vehicle, in particular for an infotainment system of a motor vehicle, provided with a rotary / push button, which is at least partially designed as a cylinder with a deviating from a circular base. Unlike conventional rotary / push plates with rotationally symmetrical shape, it is possible for the driver to feel the current setting position without having to take a look at the rotary / push button in the control device according to the invention. The operating device according to the invention is thus easy and very comfortable to use, the driver's attention is less distracted than previously from the road. Moreover, since the operating device is preferably arranged on a center console of the vehicle, it is easily accessible to the driver and can be operated with one hand, which additionally facilitates "blind" operation.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the rotary / push button is at least partially formed by a removable, portable control. This allows the remote control of individual vehicle functions by the driver located outside the vehicle.

Preferably, the rotary / push button and / or the removable control element is designed substantially as a flat cuboid. The removable control element or the entire rotary / push button thus has a rectangular base and a low height compared to the base, which on the one hand makes it easier to feel the current setting position and on the other a carrying of the control (eg in a pocket or jacket pocket ) makes it easy and comfortable after leaving the vehicle. For the purposes of the invention, a parallelepiped is also understood to mean a cuboid-like body with rounded corners, which ensures a more pleasant feel.

The rotary / push button and / or the removable control element is in particular designed to perform rotational, pushing, sliding and / or tilting movements. The different movements correspond to different functions; so can tilt to the right or push "next", tilt to the left or push "back" mean. For example, turning allows you to move within a list; pressing selects a list item.

In a preferred embodiment, the removable control element has a touch-sensitive surface. Thus, for example, Enter destination addresses for a navigation system conveniently by handwriting. Such gestures can be navigated using the touch-sensitive surface, for example, on an associated screen. Even a so-called scrolling, zooming in or out, selecting by tapping, etc. is easy to implement.

Preferably, one or more input keys can be displayed on the touch-sensitive surface, which in particular each fulfill a defined function, and / or the touch-sensitive surface is designed as a font input field as well as an input field for gestures. Such input keys formed as so-called "hardkeys" can serve as direct selection keys for frequently used functions, for example for selecting or accessing a media player, radio, navigation system, telephone, etc. As a font input field, the touch-sensitive surface enables fast input of a text e.g. when operating the navigation system or media player. Gestures can be navigated in menus or on a screen, for example in a map of the navigation system. A corresponding display screen is preferably formed separately and arranged in the field of vision of the driver, for example in an upper region of the instrument panel.

In one embodiment of the invention, the detachable operating element is a vehicle key with integrated touch-sensitive surface. Such as eg "BMW Display key" known vehicle key displays various status data of the vehicle (time, capacity of the tank and current range, service instructions, etc.). Furthermore, it allows the operation of selected functions via the integrated touch display. The extension of its functionality to use as a control element in the vehicle reduces the number of individual components required.

Alternatively, the removable control element may be a mobile communication terminal, in particular a smartphone. Certain mechanisms integrated into the communication terminal, such as a gyroscope or attachable reference points, can be used to fully simulate the functionality of conventional rotary / push buttons. On the communication terminal can install a corresponding software that allows use as a control element of the rotary control / push button.

A development of the invention provides that at least one personal user profile can be stored in the detachable operating element, which effects an automatic adjustment of one or more vehicle functions. In this way, for the driver personalization in terms of favorite music, the preferred radio station, stored addresses, preferred routes or temperature preferences, individual seating and steering wheel settings, etc. possible. This is particularly advantageous when using different vehicles by the same driver or use of a vehicle by different drivers such as in car sharing, car hire or fleet management advantage.

The operating device according to the invention is preferably designed so that the rotary / push button can only be actuated with inserted operating element. The control element is therefore essential for the use of the rotary control / push button.

As already mentioned above, the operation of some vehicle functions from a distance with the detachable control element alone may be possible. This allows the driver to make certain settings in the vehicle or to transmit personal profile data to the vehicle via the remote function before boarding.

To set the removable control easily and safely in the vehicle, the turn / push button preferably has a holder for the removable control element, which is designed in particular as a shell. Alternatively, it is conceivable that only the control element is kept movable, for example via magnets, and thus forms the turn / push button.

Preferably, the removable control element is magnetically fixed in the holder, whereby a secure coupling is achieved and at the same time a simple removal is possible.

In a further development of the invention, the holder provides an inductive charging of the removable operating element, so that this can be used after completion of a ride with a loaded memory.

Preferably, the holder is designed as a two-part sensor shell, wherein a first shell is provided for receiving the removable control element which is movable relative to a second shell. In this case, a sensor is integrated in the holder, which records a relative movement of the two shells relative to one another (for example, by displacement or rotation) and transmits it to a control unit of the vehicle, which carries out the corresponding settings in the vehicle.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the first shell is mounted without contact over the second shell, in particular by magnetic storage. The contactless floating storage an additional degree of freedom is gained, which allows a pitching or rolling movement. Alternatively, an air bearing is conceivable in which the operating element is fixed by means of positive or negative pressure.

• - 1 eine Perspektivansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Bedienvorrichtung;
• - 2 eine Perspektivansicht der Unterseite eines abnehmbaren Bedienelements der Bedienvorrichtung aus 1;
• - 3 eine Perspektivansicht der Bedienvorrichtung aus 1, die eine Schiebebewegung veranschaulicht; und
• - 4 eine Perspektivansicht der Bedienvorrichtung aus 1, die eine Drehbewegung veranschaulicht.

Further features and advantages will become apparent from the following description of a preferred embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings. In these shows:

• - 1 a perspective view of an operating device according to the invention;
• - 2 a perspective view of the underside of a removable operating element of the operating device 1 ;
• - 3 a perspective view of the operating device 1 that illustrates a sliding movement; and
• - 4 a perspective view of the operating device 1 illustrating a rotational movement.

1 shows an operating device according to the invention 10 for an infotainment system of a motor vehicle, which is intended to be arranged on a center console of the vehicle. The operating device 10 has a turn / push button 12 which is designed to perform rotational, pushing, sliding and tilting movements. The turn / push button 12 is by a removable, portable control 14 as well as a holder 16 for the control element 14 educated. How out 1 shows, is the removable control 14 executed essentially as a flat cuboid with rounded corners, thus forming a low cylinder with a deviating from a circular base.

The holder 16 is as a two-part sensor shell with a first shell 18 and a second shell 20 formed, which also each have a rectangular shape with rounded corners. Here is the first shell 18 for immediate reception of the removable control element 14 provided and relative to the second shell 20 movable. In the embodiment shown, the first shell 18 is floating by magnetic bearing over the second shell without contact 20 stored. The determination of the removable control element 14 in the holder 16 or in the first shell 18 is also magnetic, with the holder 16 simultaneously provides an inductive charging of the removable control element 14.

2 shows the back and bottom of the removable control 14 , on the corners magnetic sensor over 22 are provided, which determine the operating element 14 in the first shell 18 and to measure the orientation of the control 14 or the first shell 18 relative to the second shell 20 serve.

On the front or top of the removable control 14 is a touch-sensitive surface 24 provided on the one or more input keys 26 are displayable in 1 are merely indicated. These input keys 26 each fulfill a predetermined function, for example, they are designed as a direct selection keys for frequently used functions. Furthermore, the touch-sensitive surface forms 24 a font input field and an input field for gestures, whereby, for example, handwritten letters for operating a navigation system or gestures for operating various menus or lists can be entered.

With the removable control element 14 it is a mobile communication terminal, in particular a smartphone. Alternatively, a vehicle key with integrated touch-sensitive surface as a removable control element 14 be used.

It is in the removable control element 14 at least one personal user profile can be stored, which effects an automatic adjustment of certain vehicle functions.

It should be noted that the turn / push button 12 only with inserted operating element 14 is operable, however, the operation of selected vehicle functions from the distance (especially from outside the vehicle) with the removable control element 14 alone possible.

The 3 and 4 illustrate the operation of the operating device 10. In order to transmit certain commands to the vehicle and so to serve various vehicle functions, can be the removable control element 14 including the first bowl 18 from the driver relative to the second shell 20 move ( 3 ) or twist ( 4 ), along magnetic guide rails not visible in the figures in the two-part sensor tray. The relative movements correspond to different functions or commands; so can move to the right about "continue", push to the left "back" mean. For example, turning allows you to move within a list by pressing on the touch-sensitive surface 24 a list item can be selected. In addition, due to the non-contact floating storage tilting or rolling and pitching movements are possible.

Because both the removable control element 14 as well as the first shell 18 is executed approximately rectangular or cuboid, is a sensing of the current setting position in a rotation of the operating element 14 or the first shell 18 possible, what a "blind" operation of the operating device 10 facilitated by the driver.

Claims (16)

Control device for a motor vehicle, in particular for an infotainment system of a motor vehicle, with a rotary / push button (12), which is at least partially designed as a cylinder with a deviating from a circular base. Control device after Claim 1 , characterized in that the rotary / push button (12) is at least partially formed by a removable, portable control element (14). Control device after Claim 2 , characterized in that the rotary / push button (12) and / or the removable control element (14) is designed substantially as a flat cuboid. Control device after Claim 2 or 3 , characterized in that the rotary / push-button (12) and / or the removable operating element (14) is designed to perform rotational, pushing, sliding and / or tilting movements. Operating device according to one of Claims 2 to 4 , characterized in that the removable operating element (14) has a touch-sensitive surface (24). Control device after Claim 5 , characterized in that on the touch-sensitive surface (24) one or more input keys (26) can be displayed, which in particular each fulfill a predetermined function, and / or that the touch-sensitive surface (24) is designed as a font input field and as an input field for gestures. Operating device according to one of Claims 2 to 6 , characterized in that it is the removable control element (14) is a vehicle key with integrated touch-sensitive surface (24). Operating device according to one of Claims 2 to 6 , characterized in that it is the removable control element (14) is a mobile communication terminal, in particular a smartphone. Operating device according to one of Claims 2 to 8th , characterized in that in the removable control element (14) at least one personal user profile can be stored, which causes an automatic adjustment of one or more vehicle functions. Operating device according to one of Claims 2 to 9 , characterized in that the rotary / push button (12) can only be actuated with inserted operating element (14). Operating device according to one of Claims 2 to 10 , characterized in that the operation of some vehicle functions from the distance with the removable control element (14) alone is possible. Operating device according to one of Claims 2 to 11 , characterized in that the rotary / push button (12) has a holder (16) for the removable control element (14), which is in particular designed as a shell. Control device after Claim 12 , characterized in that the removable operating element (14) is magnetically fixed in the holder (16). Control device after Claim 12 or 13 , characterized in that the holder (16) provides an inductive charging of the removable operating element (14). Operating device according to one of Claims 12 to 14 , characterized in that the holder (16) is designed as a two-part sensor shell, wherein a first shell (18) for receiving the removable control element (14) is provided which is movable relative to a second shell (20). Control device after Claim 15 , characterized in that the first shell (18) is mounted non-contact floating over the second shell (20), in particular by magnetic storage.

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