CN101999208A - Household appliance comprising a plurality of key zones in an control panel - Google Patents
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Abstract
Disclosed is a household appliance (KG) comprising a plurality of touch-sensitive key zones (TA1 to TA8) in a control panel (BF1). Contact with said key zones (TA1 to TA8) can be sensed by at least one electronic touch sensor element (KTS2) behind the control panel (BF1). Each key zone (TA2) is formed by a partially or entirely opaque planar element that is electrically separated from the partially or entirely opaque planar element of at least one other key zone (TA1) and/or from at least one external covering frame (MIN1) by means of at least one separating web (MTS1, VTS11). The planar element of each key zone (TA2) and each separating web (MTS1, VTS11) and/or the covering frame (MIN1) sit on a joint support plate (TP) such that the external surfaces of the planar elements and separating webs and/or covering frame are substantially flush.
Description
Technical field
The present invention relates to household electrical appliance, it comprises a plurality of touch-induction-types key range that is positioned at control panel, at its contact can by be positioned at after the control panel to electrically contact the formula transducer sensed.
Background technology
Except being used to control conventional button such as the household electrical appliance of household refrigerating device, cooker etc., in the last few years, developed touch-induction-type sensor key and so-called " touch-screen ", be that form is the touch sensitive display/control panel of screen.In these devices, electricity estimates or " touch sensor system ", especially capacitive proximity sensor is sat idly at transparent display or after showing luffer boards.For example, described plate especially for example make by transparent plastics by polymethyl methacrylate or true glass.By the specific part surface or the zone of this demonstration/control panel that throws light on from the rear by means of at least one display unit and/or illumination component, these part surfaces or zone can be used as the touch-induction-type key and are discerned by the operator.In this case, corresponding transducer or " touch " element are positioned at after the corresponding key range, and the outer surface in the key range of the correspondence of this transparent demonstration/control panel configuration works when being touched, and for example produces variation or the disturbance relevant with membrane keyboard.Utilize this transparent demonstration/control panel that has outer surface smooth, sealing basically, the key function of very difficult surface, display part in practice or specific region.Especially, make this key function as seen can be influenced negatively by the difference of incident light or by reflection.Because corresponding touch-induction-type surface and the key function that matches thereof are by means of at least one set display unit and/or one or more additional lighting unit (for example LED of layout transparent demonstration/control panel after) by the operator as seen, so in most applications, the operator often is difficult to recognize or identify the touch area with key function.This situation for example is the situation with very bright surround lighting.Because the surface of another part at least of transparent header board also is used as the display window that is used to be positioned at this transparent front plate display unit afterwards in the situation of such demonstration/control panel, thereby show the relevant function of nonbonding for example temperature, operator scheme or other function of household electrical appliance, thus the operator obscure or be difficult on this transparent front panel the touch-induction-type key with distinguish between the viewing area normally.This situation especially is apparent that, more function or show variant configuration give the correspondence after the transparent front panel of demonstrations/control panel display unit each key range or display window zone or be user's demonstration or observation.
Summary of the invention
The object of the present invention is to provide a kind of household electrical appliance with smooth basically guidance panel, the key range of wherein said guidance panel can be recognized or be identified better.This purpose realizes by following measure that at the household electrical appliance of type shown in the background technology part promptly Dui Ying key range is formed by partially or completely opaque flat elements; At least another key range and/or at least one cover framework are separated rib and the isolation of partially or completely opaque flat elements electricity by at least one; And the flat elements of corresponding key range and corresponding separation rib and/or cover framework are sat idly on a connection support plate in the concordant basically mode of outer surface.
On the other hand, the partially or completely opaque flat elements of corresponding key range or cladding element be by at least another cover framework functional isolation of one or more separation ribs with the one or more flat elements and/or the guidance panel of unique mode and other key range, and thereby the operator compare easier selectivity with the touch screen operation panel of prior art and recognize or discern.On the other hand, the outer surface of control panel of the present invention is still general planar simultaneously, and this is to connect on the support plate one because the outer cover framework of the separation rib of the flat elements of corresponding key, correspondence and/or control panel is sat idly in the concordant basically mode of outer surface.Smooth or the cladding element of one or more key ranges is isolated each other and/or with outer cover framework or panel frame electricity by the spacing rib of one or more rib elements or connection support plate.Especially, the smooth or cladding element of Dui Ying key range is by one or more rib element encompasses.In other words, the edge of the smooth or cladding element of Dui Ying key range is by one or more rib element encompasses.In this case, the outer surface of the flat elements of one or more key ranges or cladding element, corresponding rib element and/or corresponding cover framework is located substantially in the same plane, thereby control panel shows the outer surface of a uniformity as a whole.
Because the planarization of the outer surface of control panel of the present invention, so this panel is advantageously easy to clean and be not easy to be stained with dust.Because the flat elements of key range between the flat elements of key range or the cladding element and/or corresponding and all the other separation ribs between the outer cover framework, can as situation, not adhere to separation joint such as any contaminate particulate of greasy dirt or dust particle.Simultaneously, guaranteed that also sealed basically moisture or the liquid of preventing of control panel of the present invention is from exosmosis.In addition, control panel of the present invention show the vision consistency and have the effect of vision calmness and simultaneously clearly the border, be selective discrimination various piece or complete opaque key range and/or outer cover framework.
Corresponding partially or completely opaque cladding element can also be labeled, promptly be provided with information labels in an advantageous manner.
According to favourable remodeling of the present invention, material transparent, especially transparent plastic or the true glass such as polymethyl methacrylate preferably is used to whole support plate.Preferably, connecting support plate is formed by the transparency display window element.In favourable mode, in control panel of the present invention, beyond one or more key ranges and/or cover framework and one or more separation rib, can also additionally integrated at least one unappropriated free display window.In this case, independent compact unit is set, it comprises the one combination of the one or more partially or completely opaque cladding element of key range, one or more display window and/or at least one outer cover framework.
Such as polymethyl methacrylate non-conductive, promptly cut off electric material and preferably be used to connect support plate.Especially, one or more separation ribs are for example made by the exhausted electric material such as polymethyl methacrylate.This makes one or more cladding elements of key range isolate each other and/or one or more key range and at least one isolation of outer cover framework electricity or insulation.This has guaranteed basically when specific key range is touched separately, only is positioned at the connection support plate touch sensor element of being joined afterwards and responds.Taking it by and large, this has guaranteed that the touch of each key range can be provided with individually or can be at the touch sensor element testing of specific key by corresponding configuration.
According to favourable remodeling of the present invention, smooth or the cladding element of one or more key ranges and/or outer cover framework especially can be formed by the embedding element between the one or more rib elements that connect support plate, and wherein said embedding element is integrated in the flat outer surface of control panel basically.The cladding element of each key range each other and isolate with respect to the efficient rib electricity of any outer cover framework and especially to allow metal to embed element to be set up as the key range.In corresponding mode, outer cover framework can embed element by metal equally and form.Preferably, stainless steel or aluminium alloy can be used to the metal embedding element of the corresponding correspondence key range and/or outer cover framework.In this case, at the key range and all guaranteed metal appearance at cover framework in addition.This is particularly advantageous, if the control panel of the She Zhiing metal shell section that is assembled to household electrical appliance is assembled in the otch of metal shell section of household electrical appliance by this way, this is because its design can be continued or from control panel.
Roughlly speaking, according to favourable remodeling of the present invention, one or more key ranges and outer cover plate thus can be by same material, especially metal, preferred stainless steel are made.In other words, one or more cladding elements of key range can be adjusted in an advantageous manner at the material and the outward appearance of outer cover framework.Especially, if outer cover framework is made by metal, preferred stainless steel, because one or more separation ribs of exhausted electricity, so control panel this " metal appearance " also can be transferred to one or more key ranges now, thereby the outer surface of control panel can be endowed consistent metal appearance.Key range between each key range and/or corresponding and the one or more rib elements between other cover framework have guaranteed that can be positioned at control panel touch sensor element afterwards by at least one with contacting of the smooth or cladding element of corresponding key range is detected by selectivity.If one or more rib elements and non-existent words, then because finally the electrically connecting of the cladding element of adjacent key range, contact is recorded by the corresponding touch sensor element that disposes after being connected support plate when will cause with the adjacent key zone with the contact of the cladding element of key range.In the mode of correspondence because the mistake of one or more key ranges electrically connects, even with the contact of the outer cover framework that is occurred can cause with its contact by being connected support plate corresponding touch sensor element quilt afterwards record improperly.If neither one or a plurality of rib element are used to surround one or more key ranges, the result will be the fault of not expecting of control panel.Because the cladding element of corresponding key range is isolated with the cladding element of one or more adjacent key ranges and/or with at least one outer cover framework electricity by one or more separation ribs, so it can be recorded or detect by the operator's finger touch by being positioned at the connection support plate touch sensor element of being joined afterwards.Corresponding key range thereby can optionally be touched.
As the alternative embodiment of the metal cladding element of key range, if necessary, the plastic covered element also can be provided as the key range.These cladding elements are can be with low especially cost manufactured and with about geometry, size, color ... the big scope of design that waits is manufactured.In addition or therewith independently, if necessary, the plastic covered element, especially embed element and also can be provided for outer cover framework.Especially, metal embedding element and plastics embedding combination of elements also are favourable at a plurality of key ranges and outer cover framework.The separation rib that connects on the support plate can also be used for each key range is separated each other and with the cover framework that may occur then.
According to another favourable remodeling of the present invention, has the transfer element (transmission element) of capacity effect, especially capacitive proximity switch preferably is used as corresponding touch sensor element, as adopting in the touch screen technology usually.The key range that it advantageously detects the correspondence on the outside of control panel be connected support plate after the capacitive sensor element of being joined between be touched in this key range the time electric field change.Naturally, can also dispose to the cladding element that is positioned at the one or more key ranges on the front side being positioned at connection support plate other touch and non-lifting sensor element afterwards.
Except with the cladding element of one or more key ranges, especially embed element and/or cover framework, optionally or advantageously make one or more key ranges and outer cover framework be made from a variety of materials respectively as one man by beyond the same material manufacturing.Especially, if necessary, advantageously the cladding element with one or more key ranges is provided with color layers.This has produced the extensive different design at the outward appearance of control panel.
According to favourable remodeling, the rib width of corresponding separation rib is selected to less than 1 millimeter.This makes corresponding key range show as the continuous part or the part of outer cover framework.Can also the key range of correspondence with outside produce visual linking between the cover framework, although corresponding key range is by one or more separation ribs and the separation of this framework.
According to another favourable remodeling, corresponding key range and the cover framework that can be provided with form by embedding element respectively, and wherein said embedding element is embedded in the interior or section that sinks to of the recessed otch of being joined in the outer wall of support plate.The embedding element key range of the correspondence that this is and/or outer cover framework is surrounded the edge especially reliably by one or more separation ribs, and can be integrated in the outer surface of control panel.
Advantageously, corresponding cladding element Dui Ying key range and/or outer cover framework, especially embed element and have layer thickness between 0.1 and 0.5 millimeter.Especially, for metal embeds element, touch corresponding key range and/or outside during cover framework, this has produced attracting sense of touch for corresponding operator.
According to another favourable remodeling of the present invention, connect support plate also has the unappropriated free display window of conduct that is connected support plate outside in the cover framework except the separation rib of the key range of correspondence and correspondence at least one rat, the outer surface of wherein said display window is basically with corresponding the key range concordant with outer surface outer cover framework.This has produced a kind of control unit of compactness, the outer surface of wherein said unit flatly be provided with and can comprise simultaneously a plurality of functional parts as integrated parts, be one or more key ranges, one or more display window and cover framework.This compact control panel can be favourable easily as independent parts without any cost be assembled at least one recess of housing parts of household electrical appliance.Simultaneously, the stock is simplified, and this is because only single parts need be stored as control panel.Because high integration and the outer surface that seals basically, so this control panel is insensitive for the stress such as scraping equally basically.
According to another favourable remodeling of the present invention, the cladding element of one or more key ranges and/or outer cover framework, especially embed element and can be adhered in the relevant recessed otch in the outer wall that connects support plate.Stick, especially adhesive has produced being connected especially reliably between corresponding cladding element and the support plate.
Same particularly advantageous is that key range and/or outer cover framework are molded in the supporting material that connects support plate.To this alternatively, cladding element one or more key ranges and/or outer cover framework can also utilize supporting material to be injected into type with suitable molded and shaped instrument.
In order to strengthen the visual separation of key range between each other and/or corresponding, each key range and any outer cover framework that can exist, particularly advantageous be utilize at least one light-emitting component, preferably at least one light-emitting diode is backlight to the separation rib generation of correspondence from the rear wall that connects support plate.Especially, Dui Ying light-emitting component can also partially or even wholly be embedded in the supporting material that connects support plate.
If especially the cladding element of Dui Ying key range is set to rectangle basically, then this cladding element will be separated with one or more adjacent key ranges and/or with outer cover framework by the supporting rib (it is level or vertical extent especially) of one or more basic straight lines.The route of separating rib has shown the specific region of control panel or the key function of part surface for the user, and this is as the separator bar effect because of described separation rib.
If control panel has the round key zone, then separate the corresponding circle that preferably is set to of rib and surround line.Same situation is applicable to the key range of other geometry that the control panel of household electrical appliance is interior naturally.
The control panel of the present invention structure be particularly suitable for being built into household refrigerating appliance or electrical household appliance, for example vertical according in.In this case, connect support plate and advantageously make in the fringe region of cover framework the interior contour shape of at least one otch at least one housing parts of its outer contour shape and household electrical appliance match especially outside, and so evenly be embedded in this otch basically.In this case, the control panel of the present invention structure can advantageously flatly for example be integrated into household electrical appliance, especially household refrigerating appliance, for example refrigerator, refrigerator, refrigerator-freezer, refrigerator/refrigerator-freezer or electrical household appliance for example in the antetheca of cooker or stove basically.
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The present invention and claims thereof will be based on further describing below the accompanying drawing.
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Fig. 1 shows the front schematic view of illustrative examples of control panel of the household refrigerating appliance of principles of construction constructed according to the invention;
Fig. 2 shows layer structure according to the control panel of Fig. 1 in the mode with the rectangular schematic cross sectional views of drawing of Fig. 1;
Fig. 3 shows the front schematic view of illustrative examples of control panel of the electrical household appliance of principles of construction constructed according to the invention; And
Fig. 4 shows layer structure according to the control panel of Fig. 3 in the mode with the rectangular schematic cross sectional views of drawing of Fig. 3.
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Element with identical function and method of operation is represented by identical Reference numeral respectively in Fig. 1 to 4.
Fig. 1 shows the front schematic view of control panel BF1, wherein said control panel flatly be integrated into basically household refrigerating device/household refrigerating appliance KG the door TU1 outer wall AW in.Here, in the illustrative examples of Fig. 1, described control panel is preferably placed at the top of the recess MU of the water of household refrigerating device KG and/or ice cube allocation units.Control panel BF1 has rectangular geometry basically.Described control panel comprises outer cover framework or outer panels framework MIN1, and its complete closed is positioned at the display window DF of described control panel central authorities.Two key range TA1, TA2 and TA3, TA4 are set in the both sides of display window DF, and they self are arranged respectively.Each key is arranged in this case to TA1/TA2 and TA3/TA4, and it has promptly increased the width of display window along the outward flange of extending transversely display window DF, and basically with top edge and lower limb termination evenly.Each key is to TA1/TA2 and TA3/TA4 thereby continued the lateral length of display window DF in the left side and on the right side.With respect to the central axial line MAI that top edge and lower limb with display window DF meet at right angles and extend, two keys are mutually symmetrical about this axis basically to TA1/TA2 and TA3/TA4.Along the lower limb of outer cover framework BF1, a plurality of key range TA5 to TA8 basically along a straight line each other before and after layout with embarking on journey.In this case, left side keys zone TA5, TA6 arrange symmetrically that about this axis and key range TA7, TA8 wherein said key range TA7, TA8 arrange on the right side with respect to this central axis MAI.
The different function of each key range TA1 to TA8 configuration household refrigerating appliance KG, wherein said each function are triggered when being touched by the non-hoisting type touch sensor element that is positioned at control panel BF1 rear in each zone.Particularly, the freezing cabin of household refrigerating appliance KG or reach in freezer can be unlocked or close and its temperature also can be set by the first key range TA1.The quick-frozen function in the freezing cabin of refrigeration appliance KG is given in second key range.The cooling cabin of household electrical appliance or cooling cabinet can be activated or stop using or set its function by means of the 3rd key range TA3.Quadruple linkage zone TA4 is used to set other function of household refrigerating appliance KG.For example, by means of this key range, the indoor illumination of the freezing cabin of household refrigerating appliance KG or refrigerated compartment can be unlocked or stop using, the water filter that is used for the water dispenser of household refrigerating appliance KG can be unlocked or stop using, and can realize the defrosting in freezing cabin and/or the refrigeration cabin of household refrigerating appliance KG.Key range bar with the key range TA5 to TA8 that is arranged in outer cover framework MIN1 below is used to the operation of the water/ice dispenser that is integrated into recess MU of household refrigerating appliance KG.For the reason of drawings clear, the details of this water/ice dispenser or this water/ice cube output device is omitted in Fig. 1.Key range TA5 gives the defrost function of this water/ice dispenser, and key range TA6 is used to from water output device distributor cold water.By means of key range TA7, ice cube can be exported from distributor.Key range TA8 gives alarm and safety function, children's safety especially.
Outer cover framework MIN1 and a plurality of key range TA1 to TA8 are positioned at and connect on the support plate TP.This connection support plate in Fig. 2 along schematically showing in the vertical cutaway view that illustrates of drawing of cutting line B-B and Fig. 1.Connect support plate TP and made by transparent material, that wherein said transparent material has is nonconducting, promptly cut off electrical characteristics.Preferably, the transparent plastic such as polymethyl methacrylate can be used to connect support plate TP.Alternatively, true glass (real glass) also can be used as the transparent material that is used to connect support plate TP.See over along cutting line B-B (it is along a part of section of display window DF, the second key range TA2, outer cover framework MIN1 and also have a part of section of the outer wall AW of door TU1 to extend), connect support plate TP and be provided with the BEI that is used for the otch that is recessed into of key range TA2 or the section B E2 that sinks to and is used for outer cover framework MIN1.Key range TA2 and outer cover framework MIN1 in this case by partially or completely opaque cladding element, especially embed element and form, wherein said element is evenly sat idly with the outer surface of display window DF basically in recessed otch BE2, the BEI of their configurations and is covered the outside of transparent support plates TP.
The second key range TA2 that is positioned at the recessed otch of the outer surface that connects support plate TP or bed BE2 separates a separation rib VTS11 with the otch BEI that is recessed into of outer cover framework MIN1 in this case.This is separated rib VTS11 and also key range TA2 is isolated with outer cover framework MIN1 electricity.This separation rib is basically without any the narrow gap that is full of with gap between key range TA2 and the outer cover framework MIN1.The rib height of this rib is selected to, and this rib is concordant with the outer surface of the outer surface of display window DF and key range TA2 and outer cover framework MIN1 basically.The outward flange of cover framework MIN1 equally with respect to the outer wall AW of door TU1 by separate rib VTS21 by every.This separation rib VTS21, outer cover framework BEI, key range TA2 and outside between the cover framework MIN1 separation rib VTS11, key range TA2 and show that a bed DF has formed the common outer surface of smooth setting basically at control panel BF1 in this case.The cladding element of key range TA2, especially embed the cladding element of element and outer cover framework MIN1, especially embed element thereby be integrated into or be assembled among their relevant recessed otch BE2, BEI, thereby their outer surface is concordant with the outer surface of display window DF basically.In other words, the connection support plate TP that is positioned at outer cover framework MIN1 except key range TA2 and corresponding separation rib VTS11, VTS21, also be provided with as unappropriated, keep the surface of the rising of display window freely, the outer surface of described display window is concordant with the outer surface of key range TA2 and outer cover framework MIN1 basically.
In Fig. 1,2 illustrative examples, a little metallic plate is set up as being respectively applied for key range TA2 and being used for the embedding element of outer cover framework MIN1.Especially, corrosion resistant plate is selected for corresponding embedding element.Corrosion resistant plate is used to the outer wall AW of a TU1.Otch AUS is provided with in outer wall AW, has the control panel BF1 that connects support plate TP and evenly is inserted in the described otch with the outer surface of outer wall AW basically.The connection support plate of control panel BF1 matches at the interior contour shape UB of its outer edge with respect to the otch AUS in its outer contour shape SR and the joint gap zone in this case.At this, in the illustrative examples of Fig. 2, outer wall AW is surrounded by the outer contour shape of convex.The outer edge region SR of the corresponding recessed bending of support plate TP fitly abuts against this outer wall basically.Because the gap outside being full of basically among the outer wall AW of separation rib VTS21 in the joint gap zone between the inward flange of the outward flange of cover framework MIN1 and otch AUS, so sealing, sealing basically outer surface produces between control panel BF1 and outer wall AW.
Key range TA1 to the TA8 substantial rectangular of control panel BF1 among Fig. 1 is provided with.At each key range, similar with the recessed otch BE2 of key range TA2, recessed otch is provided with in the outer wall of support plate TP.Each key range TA1 to TA4 in the illustrative examples of Fig. 1 with outside cover framework MIN1 by horizontally extending separation rib and vertically extending separation rib electric insulation, the separation rib VTS11 of wherein said horizontally extending separation rib and vertically extending separation rib and Fig. 2 correspondingly is provided with.At the first key range TA1, horizontally extending going up is set separates rib OTS1 and the vertically extending rib of separation down VTS11, so that separate with cover framework.At the second key range TA2, horizontally extending rib UTS1 and the vertically extending separation rib VTS11 of separating down is set, so that separate with cover framework.Separate in a similar fashion each other by separating rib equally per two adjacent key ranges.Horizontally extending separation rib for example is expressed as MTS1 between two key range TA2, the TA1.As separation rib VTS11 at key range TA2, this separation rib is evenly sat idly with the outer surface of outer cover framework MIN1 with key range TA2, TA1 basically with its outer surface and is being connected on the cover plate TP, thereby considers to produce the flat outer surface basically at control panel BF1 generally.In a similar fashion, two key range TA3, TA4 isolate by the separation rib TS2 of relative set is electric each other.Second key to TA3/TA4 as first key to the rib element by similar setting TA1, the TA2 or separate rib TS2 and outer cover framework MIN1 separation.The following key bar of each key range TA5 to TA8 of guidance panel BF1 is also isolated by the transverse width along guidance panel separation rib HTS that extends and the cover framework MIN1 electricity of arranging above it.It is also surrounded by a horizontally extending rib of separating down.These four key range TA5 to TA8 are by vertical separation rib VTS1 electricity isolation each other, and wherein said vertical separation rib is respectively to be provided with the similar mode of separation rib VTS11.
In this case, it is concordant with the outer surface of the outer surface of display window DF and outer cover framework MIN1 basically that the metal of all key range TA1 to TA8 embeds element.Flat outer surface basically thereby the generation of control panel BF1.Each parts of control panel BF1, be display window DF, each key range TA1 to TA8, outer cover framework MIN1 and each key range with outer cover framework MIN1 between and cover framework and outer wall AW between separate or separate rib thereby formed the common smooth basically and level and smooth outer wall that is connected support plate TP.
Basically guaranteed that by the separation rib of for example VTS11, VTS21 the touch sensor element that is positioned at support plate TP below of giving each corresponding key range can optionally be triggered or activate.Only when each outer surface that embeds element is touched, is positioned at support plate TP this surperficial condenser type electricity touch sensor element of giving afterwards and just responds.This electricity touch sensor element pair electric field change relevant with touching corresponding key embedding element reacts.In Fig. 2, the touch sensor elements T S2 of condenser type operation for example is arranged on support plate TP below the embedding element at the second key range TA2 after, the touch sensor element of wherein said condenser type operation detects or writes down electric field change when the outer surface of key range TA2 is touched.
Display unit DIS is arranged in the zone at display window DF place and connects after the support plate TP.Can be watched by the operator from the place ahead of display window DF by the information that display unit DIS is visual, this is achieved is because the transparent material of support plate TP.
The cladding element that is used for each key range TA1 to TA8 preferably is adhered to the recessed otch of the correspondence of support plate TP.If necessary, by mode stacked or that seal with film the embedding element of each key range is assembled in the maintenance bed that they are disposed also advantageously.
Generally speaking, the cladding element of each key range, especially embed element thereby surrounded by full week by rib type envelope body, wherein said rib type envelope body evenly seals with the outer surface that key embeds element, display window and outer cover framework basically.If the key insert is set to the shape of substantial rectangular respectively, then Dui Ying rib enclosure body is made up of straight line rib section basically, and wherein said straight line rib section is level and vertical extent especially.For example, the vertically extending rib section that is used for key range TA2 is designated as VTS11, and horizontally extending upper and lower rib section is designated as MTS1, UTS1.
Each key range is discerned by the operator uniquely by the rib separation of correspondence.Each key range is separated electricity isolation each other by rib and is isolated with respect to outer cover framework electricity.Basically prevented incorrect operation thus.Being positioned at the configuration that connects support plate TP rear only just reacts for the capacitive touch sensors element of the corresponding keys cladding element on the front side that connects support plate TP when its outer surface is touched.Each contact surface of key cladding element each other and connect with respect to the disengaging of outer cover framework and to be guaranteed by the separation rib that surrounds them.All cladding elements of key range and the cladding element of cover framework thereby can be set to little metallic plate, especially little corrosion resistant plate.This allows outer wall that control panel visually is integrated into corresponding household electrical appliance generally (wherein, described outer wall is formed by corrosion resistant plate in Fig. 1,2 embodiment) in, thereby even smooth basically, the common outer surface of control panel and outer wall is formed the outer wall AW of a TU1 at this.In this case, produced smooth external door surface easy to clean.This means can be rarely or do not accumulate in the space between each key range or control panel and outer wall for example in the joint gap between the door TU1 such as the pollutant of dust or greasy dirt.
If necessary, advantageously for example at least one light-emitting diode is backlight from the separation rib generation of the following side direction correspondence of connection support plate TP by at least one light-emitting device.In Fig. 2, show an example, wherein, separate rib VTS11 and produce backlight from the downside that connects support plate TP by means of LED 2.This allows the key cladding element, especially the touch-surface of key embedding element is better limited at the operator with watching.
Fig. 3 shows the front schematic view of the appliance panel HB that is used for domestic cookers HE, and wherein said panel is installed in the antetheca of cooker above the door of cooker.The layer structure of the control panel BF2 of appliance panel HB is provided with in the similar mode of control panel BF1 with Fig. 1,2 refrigerating plant KG.Unlike aforementioned panel, the panel among this embodiment is provided with two display window AF1, AF2.These two display window AF1, AF2 separate each other by the control module in intermediate arrangement.This central control module comprises the round turn-off gateway controller DW of circular, and it is sat idly in rectangular panel lid or encapsulated member MEI.Above this rotary switch encapsulated member MEI, be provided with two key range MT3.On the left side of the first display window AF1 self be furnished with three key range MT1.On the outward flange of the second display window AF2 self be mounted with two key range MT2.These two display window AF1, AF2, their central control module and key range group MT1, the MT2 that arranges in the outside are in addition surrounded by a cover framework MIN2.The cladding element of each key range MT1, MT2, MT3, especially embed element and separate each other by the rib element and separate with outer cover framework MIN2, wherein said rib element is according to principle setting of the present invention, just as at Fig. 1,2 control panel BF1 be provided with.
Fig. 4 shows the appliance panel HB of Fig. 3, along the cutting line A-A vertical, cutaway view in the zone at the place, following key range of the key range of left group MT1 with the drawing of Fig. 3.Relevant display unit, especially display DIS1, DIS2 are set at connection support plate TP1 rear in the zone at display window AF1, AF2 place.The cladding element of key range MT1's and outer cover framework MIN2's, rotary switch DW's cover framework ME1, especially embed element and the recessed otch of key range MT1 and outside separation rib TS1 between the cover framework MIN2 evenly arrange along the limit basically with their outer surface and the outer surface of display window AF1, AF2, and formed common flat outer surface basically.In Fig. 3,4 illustrative examples, rotary switch DW also evenly is integrated in the otch of cover framework ME1 basically with respect to the outer surface of display window AF1, AF2 and other parts.
In this case, appliance panel HB is set, it has the flat outer surface on full surface basically, yet described outer surface is shown to operator in unique mode with the touch area selectivity by the remaining separation rib between its key range.The sensor element that the outer surface that electricity and visual separation rib allow the corresponding key of touch to embed element passes through to be disposed is by the record of selectivity or detection, and wherein said sensor element is sat idly at the rear of the connection support plate TP1 of appliance panel HB.In Fig. 4, for example, the following key range of first group of MT1 disposes to the touch sensor element KTS11 in connection support plate TP1 rear condenser type effect.
If outer cover framework is made by corrosion resistant plate, as in illustrative examples, then the cladding element of framework each key range and rotary switch, especially embed element and can make by little corrosion resistant plate respectively.This feasible metallization outer surface of having realized the uniformity of appliance panel HB.Simultaneously, because at each cladding element of key range, especially embed between the element and the key range of correspondence and outside separation rib arranged according to the present invention between the cover framework, so the touch area of each key range still obviously can be identified and operating function safety for the operator.If this is because mean that every electricity the configuration that is positioned at after connecting support plate only touches this key embedding element for the operated sensor element of electric capacity of corresponding key cladding element in the outside touch-surface just works by means of the separation rib of correspondence.The selectivity of each key range activates thereby can realize.
If necessary, can also select plastics at the cladding element of each key range certainly, so that satisfy the different demand of the design of corresponding control panel.
Separating rib allows to have the cladding element of different geometries and material, surface texture etc., especially embeds element and be integrated in various mode and have basically flat surfaces ground and alternative is integrated in the control panel of household electrical appliance with touching.
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1. household electrical appliance (KG), comprise a plurality of touch-induction-type key ranges (TA1 to TA8) that are positioned at control panel (BF 1), it is sensed to be positioned at described control panel (BF1) touch sensor element (KTS2) afterwards by at least one at the contact of described key range
It is characterized in that,
Each key range (TA2) is formed by partially or completely opaque flat elements, wherein said partially or completely opaque flat elements is separated rib (MTS1, VTS11) by at least one and is isolated with the partially or completely opaque flat elements of another key range (TA1) at least and/or with at least one outer cover framework (MIN1) electricity, the flat elements of each key range (TA2) and respectively separate rib (MTS1, VTS11) and/or each cover framework (MIN1) connects support plate (TP) and upward evenly sits idly basically with respect to their outer surface.
2. household electrical appliance according to claim 1 is characterized in that, electrical insulating material is used to respectively separate rib (MTS1).
3. according to the arbitrary described household electrical appliance of aforementioned claim, it is characterized in that each separates the rib width that rib (MTS1) has at least 1 millimeter.
4. according to the arbitrary described household electrical appliance of aforementioned claim, it is characterized in that the flat elements of each key range (TA2) and cover framework (MIN1) are as one man made by same material respectively.
5. household electrical appliance according to claim 4 is characterized in that, metal material, especially stainless steel or aluminium alloy or plastics are used to the flat elements and the outer cover framework (MIN1) of each key range (TA2).
6. according to the arbitrary described household electrical appliance of claim 1 to 3, it is characterized in that the flat elements of each key range (TA2) and outer cover framework (MIN1) are made from a variety of materials respectively.
7. according to the arbitrary described household electrical appliance of aforementioned claim, it is characterized in that described connection support plate (TP) is by transparent material, especially transparent plastic or true glass are made.
8. household electrical appliance according to claim 7 is characterized in that, described connection support plate (TP) is formed by at least one transparent display window element.
9. according to the arbitrary described household electrical appliance of aforementioned claim, it is characterized in that, embed in the flat elements of each key range (TA2) and outer cover framework (MIN1) the recessed otch (BE2, BEI) of being joined in the described outer wall that is connected support plate (TP).
10. household electrical appliance according to claim 9, it is characterized in that each is separated the section that conduct vertically raises on this support plate between the recessed otch (BE2, BEI) of two correspondences of rib (VTS11) in the outer wall of described support plate (TP) and is formed.
11. according to the arbitrary described household electrical appliance of aforementioned claim, it is characterized in that, the flat elements of each key range (TA2) and outer cover framework (MIN1) embed element or plastics by metal respectively and embed element and forms, and wherein said metal embeds element or plastics and embeds element and be placed in the interior otch (BE2, BEI) that is recessed into of being joined of the outer wall of described support plate (TP).
12. household electrical appliance according to claim 11 is characterized in that, each metal embedding element or plastics embedding element have the layer thickness between 0.1 and 0.5 millimeter.
13., it is characterized in that little corrosion resistant plate or little aluminium sheet are used to metal each key range (TA2) and outer cover framework (MIN1) and embed element or plastics embedding element according to claim 11 or 12 described household electrical appliance.
14., it is characterized in that inherent described connection support plate (TP) is provided with at least one touch sensor element (KTS2), capacitive proximity switch especially afterwards in peripheral region, each key range (TA2) according to the arbitrary described household electrical appliance of aforementioned claim.
15. according to the arbitrary described household electrical appliance of aforementioned claim, it is characterized in that, described connection support plate (TP) outside described in the cover framework (MIN1) except described each key range (TA2) and described surface of respectively separating at least one rising that also has the described unappropriated display window of conduct (DF) that is connected support plate (TP) the rib (VTS11), the outer surface of wherein said display window is concordant with outer cover framework (MIN1) with the outer surface of each key range (TA2) basically.
16. household electrical appliance according to claim 15 is characterized in that, the regional inherent described connection support plate (TP) at each display window (DF) place is provided with display unit (DIS) afterwards.
17. according to the arbitrary described household electrical appliance of aforementioned claim, it is characterized in that, each separate rib (VTS11) by at least one light-emitting component (LED2), especially by at least one light-emitting diode by backlight.
18. according to the arbitrary described household electrical appliance of aforementioned claim, it is characterized in that, flat elements of each key range (TA2) and/or outer cover framework (MIN1) are molded in the supporting material of described connection support plate (TP) or utilize this supporting material to be injected into type, each key range (TA2) by at least one separate rib (MTS1, VTS11) and another key range (TA1) at least and/or with the isolation of described outer cover framework (MIN1) electricity.
19., it is characterized in that each is separated the mode that rib (MTS1) separates straight line with substantial linear and is set up, especially level or vertical extent according to the arbitrary described household electrical appliance of aforementioned claim.
20. according to the arbitrary described household electrical appliance of aforementioned claim, it is characterized in that described connection support plate (TP) utilizes in the fringe region of cover framework (MIN1) its outer contour shape (SR) to be inserted in surperficial concordant mode basically in the interior contour shape (UB) of otch (AUS) of housing parts (AW) outside.
21. household electrical appliance according to claim 20 is characterized in that, the material of the material of described outer cover framework (MIN1) and described housing parts (AW) matches.
22., it is characterized in that described household electrical appliance are set to household refrigerating appliance or electrical household appliance, cooker especially according to the arbitrary described household electrical appliance of aforementioned claim.
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