FR2804240A1 - Automobile equipment electrical controller includes permanent magnets, housing, and magnetic switching with Hall effect sensors - Google Patents

Automobile equipment electrical controller includes permanent magnets, housing, and magnetic switching with Hall effect sensors Download PDF

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FR2804240A1
FR2804240A1 FR0000997A FR0000997A FR2804240A1 FR 2804240 A1 FR2804240 A1 FR 2804240A1 FR 0000997 A FR0000997 A FR 0000997A FR 0000997 A FR0000997 A FR 0000997A FR 2804240 A1 FR2804240 A1 FR 2804240A1
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    • H01H19/54Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand the operating part having at least five or an unspecified number of operative positions
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    • H01H2025/043Operating part movable angularly in more than one plane, e.g. joystick having a generally flat operating member depressible at different locations to operate different controls the operating member being rotatable around wobbling axis for additional switching functions
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Abstract

Controller has permanent magnets (10,11); one (11) is fixed and the other (10) rotates around axis. Mobile magnets comprise a crown mounted on a carriage (9) fixed the rotational axis (6). The fixed magnets comprise a crown mounted on an inside wall of a housing (1), opposite the non-fixed magnet. The switching system comprises dumbbell type contacts (13) pressing against electrical conducting tracks on electrical printed circuit (12). The magnetic type electrical controller has a housing, a rotatable manual control (4) fixed to a spindle (6) on which is mounted a part with permanent magnet for the manual control position. Magnets cooperate with an electrical circuit to provide data relevant to the various positions of the manual control. The non-fixed magnet have an upper part placed opposite the fixed magnet and a lower part which is opposite Hall Effect sensors mounted on the upper face of the printed circuit.

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<I><U>Dispositif de commande de fonctions</U></I> électriques <I><U>dans l'automobile par</U></I> <I><U>commutation</U></I> magnétique <I><U>Description</U></I> L'invention se rapporte à un commutateur rotatif, en particulier du type des commutateurs utilisés dans l'industrie automobile, réalisant simultanément deux fonctions distinctes, une fonction de commutation électrique, d'une part, et une fonction d'indexage. d'autre part. <I> <U> Electrical </ U> </ I> function control <I> <U> in the automotive by </ U> </ I> <I> <U> switching </ U> </ I> Magnetic <I> <U> Description </ U> </ I> The invention relates to a rotary switch, in particular of the type of switches used in the automobile industry, simultaneously carrying out two distinct functions, a electrical switching function, on the one hand, and an indexing function. on the other hand.

La fonction d'indexage consiste. en particulier, à apporter à l'utilisateur un rendu tactile qui donne la sensation de la man#uvre effectuée et d'un effort associé et qui permet ainsi de contrôler la mise en position correcte du commutateur dans chacune des positions d'indexage correspondant à une position de commutation électrique. The indexing function consists of. in particular, to provide the user with a tactile rendering that gives the feeling of maneuver performed and an associated effort and which thus allows to control the correct setting of the switch in each of the indexing positions corresponding to an electrical switching position.

<I><U>Art</U></I> antérieur Les commutateurs connus utilisés dans l'industrie automobile possèdent deux mécanismes distincts pour assurer ces deux fonctions. Divers types de mécanisme peuvent être utilisés pour la fonction de commutation électrique, tels que : curseurs, basculeurs, peignes. microrupteurs, ressorts, haltères. Previous <I> <U> Art </ U> </ I> Known switches used in the automotive industry have two distinct mechanisms for performing both of these functions. Various types of mechanism can be used for the electrical switching function, such as: sliders, rockers, combs. microswitches, springs, dumbbells.

De son côté, la fonction d'indexage peut être assurée par un autre mécanisme connu, tel que : ressort, doigt d'indexage, came. piston. For its part, the indexing function can be provided by another known mechanism, such as: spring, indexing finger, cam. piston.

De tels commutateurs, utilisés actuellement en automobile, présentent l'inconvénient de nécessiter la combinaison de deux mécanismes distincts. En outre, le rendu tactile que procure leur mécanisme d'indexage manque de douceur et de progressivité, et il peut évoluer et se dégrader dans le temps au fur et à mesure de l'utilisation. Such switches, currently used in automobiles, have the disadvantage of requiring the combination of two separate mechanisms. In addition, the tactile rendering provided by their indexing mechanism lacks softness and progressiveness, and it can evolve and degrade over time as and when used.

On connaît également certains commutateurs dont le mécanisme de commutation assure également une fonction d'indexage avec un certain rendu tactile et qui ne comportent pas, par conséquent. un mécanisme distinct supplémentaire pour assurer l'indexation. Also known are some switches whose switching mechanism also provides an indexing function with a certain touch and therefore do not involve. an additional separate mechanism for indexing.

Mais l'utilisation de tels commutateurs est limitée à certains cas particuliers, et les possibilités de faire varier les paramètres de fonctionnement tels que la course, l'effort de man#uvre, le nombre de positions de commutation, sont faibles. But the use of such switches is limited to certain particular cases, and the possibilities of varying the operating parameters such as the stroke, the operating force, the number of switching positions, are low.

Or, du fait de l'évolution des besoins dans l'automobile, on exige maintenant des mécanismes de commande présentant des qualités de fonctionnement améliorées en termes d'ergonomie. de confort et de facilité d'utilisation, avec un rendu tactile plus doux (rendu tactile "soft") et restant constant dans le temps. De telles exigences ne peuvent pas être satisfaites de façon suffisante par les commutateurs connus utilisables dans l'industrie automobile. However, due to the changing needs in the automobile, it is now required control mechanisms having improved operating qualities in terms of ergonomics. comfort and ease of use, with a softer tactile rendering (tactile rendering "soft") and remaining constant over time. Such requirements can not be satisfactorily met by the known switches that can be used in the automotive industry.

Par ailleurs, certains dispositifs comme par exemple des capteurs de commutation électrique comprenant des cellules à effet Hall utilisent des aimants. Les dispositifs de ce type con`,iennent dans les cas d'environnement difficile et pour des applications particulières, mais qui ne sont pas assimilables aux commutateurs à actionnement manuel utilisés en automobile. De plus, les commutateurs combinant ainsi capteurs à effet Hall et aimantation ne sont pas aptes, tels qu'ils sont connus à ce jour, à être directement utilisés dans les applications courantes de l'automobile, qui sont principalement visées par l'invention. In addition, certain devices such as electrical switching sensors comprising Hall effect cells use magnets. Devices of this type con complicate in cases of harsh environment and for particular applications, but which are not comparable to manually operated switches used in automobiles. In addition, the switches thus combining Hall effect sensors and magnetization are not suitable, as they are known to date, to be directly used in common automotive applications, which are mainly covered by the invention.

<I><U>Invention</U></I> L'invention a pour but la réalisation d'un commutateur rotatif en particulier pour l'automobile, combinant en un seul mécanisme la fonction de commutation électrique et la fonction d'indexage, ledit commutateur présentant des caractéristiques de mise en #uvre améliorées en termes d'ergonomie, de confort et facilité d'utilisation avec des rendus tactiles plus doux et progressifs, ainsi qu'une bonne stabilité dans le temps de ces caractéristiques de mise en oeuvre, et présentant également des possibilités élargies d'adaptation à divers types de commutation électrique et de variation des paramètres de fonctionnement. The object of the invention is to provide a rotary switch, in particular for the automobile, combining in a single mechanism the electrical switching function and the function of the rotary switch. indexing, said switch having improved implementation characteristics in terms of ergonomics, comfort and ease of use with softer and progressive tactile renditions, as well as good stability over time of these setting characteristics. and also having expanded possibilities of adaptation to various types of electrical switching and variation of operating parameters.

L'invention repose essentiellement sur l'utilisation d'aimants pour réaliser la fonction d'indexage dans un dispositif de commutation électrique rotatif du type de ceux utilisés dans l'industrie automobile, les aimants étant intégrés dans les parties respectivement fixe et mobile qui constituent le commutateur. Il a été trouvé en effet que l'indexage magnétoinécanique ainsi réalisé par le déplacement de la pièce aimantée mobile par rapport à la pièce aimantée fixe. assure la mise en place correcte des organes de commutation électrique tout en fournissant de façon constante dans le temps un rendu tactile doux et progressif. The invention is essentially based on the use of magnets to perform the indexing function in a rotary electrical switching device of the type used in the automotive industry, the magnets being integrated in the respectively fixed and mobile parts which constitute the switch. It has indeed been found that the magnetoinechanical indexing thus produced by the displacement of the moving magnetized piece relative to the fixed magnetized piece. ensures the correct placement of the electrical switching members while providing a consistent and smooth tactile rendering over time.

La présente invention a pour objet un dispositif de commande de fonctions électriques dans l'automobile, du type comprenant un boîtier. un organe manuel de commande en rotation solidaire d'un axe de rotation sur lequel est monté un élément comportant des moyens d'indexation de la position de l'organe de commande, des moyens de commutation coopérant avec un circuit de conduction électrique de manière à délivrer une information électrique correspondant aux divers déplacements dudit organe de commande, et il est caractérisé en ce que les moyens d'indexation sont constitués par des aimants permanents dont certains sont fixes et dont les autres sont mobiles en rotation avec l'axe de rotation. The present invention relates to a device for controlling electrical functions in the automobile, of the type comprising a housing. a manual rotational control member secured to an axis of rotation on which is mounted an element comprising means for indexing the position of the control member, switching means cooperating with an electrical conduction circuit so as to providing an electrical information corresponding to the various movements of said control member, and it is characterized in that the indexing means are constituted by permanent magnets some of which are fixed and the others are rotatable with the axis of rotation.

Un avantage de la présente invention réside dans le fait que le rendu ou effet tactile est effectué par la répulsion ou l'attraction de pôles d'aimantation lorsqu'ils sont en regard l'un de l'autre. An advantage of the present invention lies in the fact that the rendering or tactile effect is effected by the repulsion or the attraction of magnetization poles when they are facing one another.

Un autre avantage est que l'encombrement est fortement réduit puisqu'un seul dispositif assure deux fonctions différentes. Another advantage is that the size is greatly reduced since only one device provides two different functions.

Selon une autre caractéristique de la présente invention, les aimants permanents fixes et mobiles sont constitués par des couronnes aimantées dont l'une est montée sur un support ou chariot supérieur solidaire de l'axe de rotation et dont l'autre est montée sur la paroi interne du boîtier, en regard de la couronne mobile en rotation, la couronne mobile constituant une partie d'un ensemble aimanté qui comprend notamment une partie basse aimantée coopérant avec des cellules à effet Hall montées sur la face supérieure d'un circuit imprimé. According to another characteristic of the present invention, the fixed and mobile permanent magnets are constituted by magnetized rings, one of which is mounted on a support or upper carriage integral with the axis of rotation and the other of which is mounted on the wall. internal housing, facing the rotating ring, the movable ring constituting a portion of a magnet assembly which comprises in particular a magnetized lower part cooperating with Hall effect cells mounted on the upper face of a printed circuit.

D'autres avantages et caractéristiques ressortiront mieux à la lecture de la description de plusieurs modes de réalisation de l'invention. ainsi que des dessins annexés sur lesquels - la figure 1 est une vue en coupe d'un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention ; - la figure 2 est une vue en coupe d'un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention ; - la figure 3 est une vue en coupe d'un troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention , - la figure 4 est une vue de dessus du dispositif avec les divers repères correspondant à la position de commande des rétroviseurs et de leur rabattement ; - la figure 5 est une vue schématique de dessus de la couronne fixe aimantée avec un champ d'induction ; - la figure 6 est une vue schématique de dessus de la couronne aimantée, mobile en rotation, et les divers champs d'induction. Other advantages and features will become more apparent upon reading the description of several embodiments of the invention. and the accompanying drawings in which - Figure 1 is a sectional view of a first embodiment of the invention; - Figure 2 is a sectional view of a second embodiment of the invention; - Figure 3 is a sectional view of a third embodiment of the invention; - Figure 4 is a top view of the device with the various marks corresponding to the control position of the mirrors and their folding; FIG. 5 is a schematic view from above of the magnetized fixed ring with an induction field; - Figure 6 is a schematic view from above of the rotating magnet ring, and the various induction fields.

Le dispositif selon l'invention tel que représenté sur la figure 1 comprend un boîtier I en deux parties 2,3; la partie 3 constituant un fond pour le boîtier 1. Un bouton de commande manuelle 4 est monté sur une extrémité supérieure d'un axe de rotation 6 qui traverse la partie supérieure 2 du boîtier 1 et dont l'extrémité inférieure 7 est solidaire d'un chariot inférieur 8, qui est monté dans le fond 3 du boîtier 1. Un chariot supérieur 9 est monté sur l'axe de rotation 6 et constitue un support pour une partie des moyens d'indexation qui sont constitués par au moins un aimant permanent 10 sous forme d'une couronne aimantée intérieure, qui est montée sur le chariot supérieur 9 et qui est donc mobile en rotation avec ce dernier et une couronne aimantée extérieure fixe 11 qui est montée sur la paroi intérieure de la partie supérieure 2 du boîtier 1. The device according to the invention as shown in Figure 1 comprises a housing I in two parts 2, 3; part 3 constituting a bottom for the housing 1. A manual control button 4 is mounted on an upper end of an axis of rotation 6 which passes through the upper part 2 of the housing 1 and whose lower end 7 is integral with a lower carriage 8, which is mounted in the bottom 3 of the housing 1. An upper carriage 9 is mounted on the axis of rotation 6 and constitutes a support for a part of the indexing means which consist of at least one permanent magnet 10 in the form of an inner magnet ring, which is mounted on the upper carriage 9 and is therefore rotatable with the latter and a fixed outer magnet ring 11 which is mounted on the inner wall of the upper part 2 of the housing 1 .

Un circuit imprimé 12 est monté dans le fond 3 du boîtier 1. Des haltères supérieurs 13, montées sur le chariot supérieur 9, sont en appui sur le circuit imprimé 12 et permettent de sélectionner sur ledit circuit imprimé, les pistes appropriées et correspondant à la position relative de la couronne intérieure aimantée<B>10</B> par rapport à la couronne extérieure aimantée<B>11</B> , l'information électrique ainsi créée étant transmise aux moyens électriques adéquats par des languettes 14 serties sur le circuit imprimé 12 et dont les extrémités inférieures de connexion sont accessibles par la face ouverte 1 du fond de boîtier 3. A printed circuit 12 is mounted in the bottom 3 of the housing 1. Upper dumbbells 13, mounted on the upper carriage 9, are supported on the printed circuit 12 and allow selection on said printed circuit, the appropriate tracks and corresponding to the relative position of the magnetized inner ring <B> 10 </ B> relative to the magnetized outer ring <B> 11 </ B>, the electrical information thus created being transmitted to the appropriate electrical means by tongues 14 crimped on the printed circuit board 12 and whose lower connection ends are accessible by the open face 1 of the housing base 3.

Le chariot inférieur 8 est mobile en translation et comprend également au moins un haltère 16 en contact sur des pistes correspondantes, ménagées sur la face inférieure du circuit imprimé, la translation du chariot inférieur 8 servant à régler la position des miroirs des rétroviseurs gauche et droit. The lower carriage 8 is movable in translation and also comprises at least one dumbbell 16 in contact on corresponding tracks, formed on the underside of the printed circuit, the translation of the lower carriage 8 for adjusting the position of the mirrors of the left and right mirrors .

Un ressort inférieur 17, en appui sur une partie 18 du fond 3 et sur le chariot inférieur 8 sert à plaquer ce dernier sur le circuit imprimé 12 et à rappeler élastiquement l'axe de rotation 6 vers la position neutre. Un ressort supérieur 19 est en appui sur une collerette 20 de l'axe de rotation 6 et sert à rappeler élastiquement ce dernier contre un épaulement du support 9 qui est constamment en appui par son bord supérieur contre une portée circulaire interne 21 de la partie 2 du boîtier 1. Le ressort 19 sert également à assurer la pression de contact entre les haltères 13 sur le circuit 12, En se référant à la figure 4, on voit que le repère mobile 22 qui est prévu sur le bouton de commande 4, peut être amené en alignement avec l'un des quatre repères fixes 23 à 26, le repère 23 correspondant à une position neutre, le repère 24 correspondant au rétroviseur droit, le repère 25 correspondant au rétroviseur gauche et le repère 26 correspondant au pilotage du rabattement des rétroviseurs. A lower spring 17, bearing on a portion 18 of the bottom 3 and on the lower carriage 8 serves to press the latter on the printed circuit 12 and resiliently return the axis of rotation 6 to the neutral position. An upper spring 19 is supported on a flange 20 of the axis of rotation 6 and serves to resiliently bias the latter against a shoulder of the support 9 which is constantly supported by its upper edge against an inner circular surface 21 of the part 2 of the casing 1. The spring 19 also serves to ensure the contact pressure between the dumbbells 13 on the circuit 12. Referring to FIG. 4, it can be seen that the movable marker 22 which is provided on the control button 4 can be brought into alignment with one of the four fixed marks 23 to 26, the mark 23 corresponding to a neutral position, the mark 24 corresponding to the right mirror, the mark 25 corresponding to the left mirror and the mark 26 corresponding to the control of the drawdown of wing mirror.

Les repères 24 et 25 sont à 45 de l'axe de rotation 6 alors que les repères 23 et 26 sont à 180 de l'axe de rotation 6. The marks 24 and 25 are at 45 of the axis of rotation 6 while the marks 23 and 26 are at 180 of the axis of rotation 6.

Sur la f Bure 5 représentant la couronne extérieure ou aimant fixe 11. la partie 27 représente virtuellement l'induction magnétique du pôle Nord. La figure 6 représente la couronne intérieure ou aimant mobile 10. La rotation du bouton de commande 4 entraîne la rotation de l'aimant mobile 10 par l'intermédiaire de l'axe de rotation 6 et le support 9 qui lui est solidaire. Les zones 28 à 31 représentent virtuellement les inductions pour les différentes parties magnétiques de la couronne intérieure 10. Lorsqu'on tourne le bouton de commande, on amène en regard des pôles magnétiques de la couronne intérieure 10 et extérieure 11 et l'effet tactile que l'utilisateur ressent est identique à celui qui serait obtenu par des crans ou des carnes, cet effet tactile provenant de la répulsion et./ou de l'attraction des pôles magnétiques en regard. In Figure 5 showing the outer ring or fixed magnet 11. Part 27 virtually represents the magnetic induction of the North Pole. FIG. 6 represents the inner ring or movable magnet 10. The rotation of the control knob 4 causes the rotation of the movable magnet 10 via the axis of rotation 6 and the support 9 which is integral therewith. The zones 28 to 31 virtually represent the inductions for the different magnetic parts of the inner ring 10. When the control knob is rotated, the magnetic poles of the inner and outer ring 11 are brought into contact with the tactile effect that the user feels is identical to that which would be obtained by notches or carnes, this tactile effect coming from the repulsion and / or the attraction of the magnetic poles opposite.

Suivant un deuxième mode de réalisation représenté sur la figure 2. l'aimant permanent mobile est constitué par un ensemble 32 comportant une partie magnétique supérieure 33 qui est en face de la couronne extérieure 11 et qui joue le même rôle que la couronne intérieure 10 de la figure 1. une partie intermédiaire 34 et une partie basse 35. L'ensemble 32 est monté par sa partie basse 35 dans une couronne de centrage 36, cette dernière étant solidaire du support ou chariot supérieur 9 et donc mobile en rotation avec l'axe de rotation 6. Au-dessous des deux parties basses 35 de l'ensemble 32 formant aimant permanent et sur le circuit imprimé 12, sont montées deux cellules à effet Hall qui codifient les quatre états de la commande, à savoir rétroviseur droit, rétroviseur gauche. position neutre et le rabattement, de la même manière que les haltères 13 du dispositif de la fïuure 1. La position en pointillés de la figure 2 représente le pivotement du bouton de commande 4 et de la tige de rotation 6 qui est assimilable à un "joystick" bien connu dans les jeux vidéo ; le bouton de commande 4 et la tige 6 pouvant être pivotés dans une des quatre directions, terre. ciel. droite, ,,auche. De ce fait. le chariot inférieur 8 peut également être déplacé suivant une de ces quatre directions pour le réglage du miroir associé au rétroviseur gauche ou droit sélectionné par la position relative entre les aimants permanents fixe et mobile. According to a second embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the mobile permanent magnet is constituted by an assembly 32 comprising an upper magnetic part 33 which faces the outer ring 11 and which plays the same role as the inner ring 10 of Figure 1. an intermediate portion 34 and a lower portion 35. The assembly 32 is mounted at its lower portion 35 in a centering ring 36, the latter being secured to the support or upper carriage 9 and thus rotatable with the axis of rotation 6. Below the two lower portions 35 of the permanent magnet assembly 32 and on the printed circuit 12, are mounted two Hall effect cells which codify the four states of the control, namely right rearview mirror, rearview mirror left. Neutral position and folding, in the same manner as the dumbbells 13 of the device 1'ure 1'ure 1. The dashed position of Figure 2 represents the pivoting of the control knob 4 and the rotation rod 6 which is comparable to a " joystick "well known in video games; the control button 4 and the rod 6 can be rotated in one of four directions, earth. sky. right, ,, auche. Thereby. the lower carriage 8 can also be moved in one of these four directions for adjusting the mirror associated with the left or right mirror selected by the relative position between the fixed and mobile permanent magnets.

Suivant un troisième mode de réalisation représenté sur la figure 3, la structure est similaire à celle de la figure 2. sauf en ce qui concerne le chariot inférieur. Dans ce troisième mode de réalisation, le chariot inférieur 36 est magnétique, par exemple en plasto-ferrite et il coopère avec des cellules à effet Hall 37 disposés sur la face inférieure 38 du circuit imprimé 12 qui est conçu pour délivrer les informations électriques nécessaires. Le fonctionnement du dispositif selon ce troisième mode de réalisation est analogue à celui de la figure 2, à la différence que le chariot inférieur aimanté 36 excite les capteurs à effet Hall 37. suivant la position qu'il occupe, pour délivrer une information électrique qui est utilisée pour la commande de déplacement des miroirs des rétroviseurs. Les couronnes 10. 1 1 et l'ensemble 32 peuvent également être en plasto-ferrite. According to a third embodiment shown in Figure 3, the structure is similar to that of Figure 2. except for the lower carriage. In this third embodiment, the lower carriage 36 is magnetic, for example plasto-ferrite and it cooperates with Hall effect cells 37 disposed on the underside 38 of the printed circuit 12 which is designed to deliver the necessary electrical information. The operation of the device according to this third embodiment is similar to that of Figure 2, with the difference that the lower magnetic trolley 36 excites the Hall effect sensors 37. depending on the position it occupies, to deliver electrical information that is used to control the movement of mirror mirrors. The rings 10. 1 1 and the assembly 32 may also be made of plasto-ferrite.

Dans tous les modes de réalisation, la commande de rabattement des rétroviseurs est tout ou rien c'est-à-dire que lorsque le repère mobile 22 est au-dessus du repère 26 (figure 4), les deux rétroviseurs gauche et droit sont rabattus simultanément.In all the embodiments, the folding control of the mirrors is all or nothing that is to say that when the movable mark 22 is above the mark 26 (Figure 4), the left and right mirrors are folded down. simultaneously.

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<I>RE</I> VENDICA TIONS<I> RE </ I> VENDICA TIONS 1. Dispositif de commande de fonctions électriques par commutation magnétique, du type comprenant un boîtier (2). un organe manuel de commande en rotation (4) solidaire d'un axe de rotation (6) sur lequel est monté un élément comportant des moyens d'indexation (10, 11) de la position de l'organe de commande; des moyens de commutation (13) coopérant avec un circuit de conduction électrique (12) de manière à délivrer une information électrique correspondant aux divers déplacements dudit organe de commande, est caractérisé en ce que les moyens d'indexation sont constitués par des aimants permanents (10, 11) dont certains (11) sont fixes et dont les autres (10) sont mobiles en rotation avec l'axe de rotation.1. Device for controlling electrical functions by magnetic switching, of the type comprising a housing (2). a manual rotational control member (4) integral with an axis of rotation (6) on which is mounted an element comprising indexing means (10, 11) of the position of the control member; switching means (13) cooperating with an electrical conduction circuit (12) so as to deliver an electrical information corresponding to the various displacements of said control member, is characterized in that the indexing means are constituted by permanent magnets ( 10, 11) of which some (11) are fixed and the others (10) are rotatable with the axis of rotation. 2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les aimants permanents mobiles sont constitués par une couronne (10) montée sur un chariot (9) solidaire de l'axe de rotation (6) et en ce que les aimants permanents fixes sont constitués par une couronne (11) montée sur la paroi intérieure du boîtier (1) en regard de la couronne aimantée mobile (l 0).2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the mobile permanent magnets are constituted by a ring gear (10) mounted on a carriage (9) integral with the axis of rotation (6) and in that the fixed permanent magnets are constituted by a ring gear (11) mounted on the inner wall of the housing (1) facing the mobile magnet ring (10). 3. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 ou 2. caractérisé en ce que les mo#,,ens de commutation sont constitués par des haltères (13) en appui sur des pistes du circuit de conduction électrique constitué par un circuit imprimé (12).3. Device according to claim 1 or 2. characterized in that the mo ,, ,, s of switching are constituted by dumbbells (13) resting on the tracks of the electrical conduction circuit consisting of a printed circuit (12). 4. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que les aimants permanents mobiles (10) sont constitués par un ensemble (32) comportant une partie magnétique supérieure (33) qui est en regard de la couronne aimantée fixe (11) et au moins une partie basse (35) qui est en regard de cellules à effet Hall (37) montées sur la face supérieure d'un circuit imprimé (12).4. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the mobile permanent magnets (10) consist of an assembly (32) comprising an upper magnetic part (33) which is opposite the fixed magnet ring (11) and at least one lower portion (35) facing Hall effect cells (37) mounted on the upper face of a printed circuit (12). 5. Dispositif selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que l'ensemble aimanté (32) comporte une partie intermédiaire aimantée (34) reliant les parties aimantées supérieure (33) et basse (35). ledit ensemble étant monté dans une couronne de centrage (36) solidaire du chariot (9).5. Device according to claim 4, characterized in that the magnet assembly (32) comprises a magnetic intermediate portion (34) connecting the upper magnet parts (33) and lower (35). said assembly being mounted in a centering ring (36) integral with the carriage (9). 6. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un chariot inférieur (8, 36) solidaire de l'axe en rotation (6) et mobile en translation, ledit chariot inférieur (8, 36) coopérant avec des moyens de commutation solidaires de la face inférieure du circuit imprimé (12).6. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a lower carriage (8, 36) integral with the axis of rotation (6) and movable in translation, said lower carriage (8, 36) cooperating with switching means secured to the underside of the printed circuit (12). 7. Dispositif selon la revendication 6. caractérisé en ce que les moyens de commutation sont constitués par des haltères (16).7. Device according to claim 6. characterized in that the switching means are constituted by dumbbells (16). 8. Dispositif selon la revendication 6. caractérisé en ce que le chariot inférieur est constitué par un chariot magnétique (37) qui coopère avec des cellules à effet Hall (37) disposées sur la face inférieure (38) du circuit imprimé (l2).8. Device according to claim 6. characterized in that the lower carriage is constituted by a magnetic carriage (37) which cooperates with Hall effect cells (37) disposed on the underside (38) of the printed circuit (12).
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