DE102006008796B3 - Fixing device has inserting unit, device body surrounding hollow space partly, and signal transit section formed in front area of device body - Google Patents

Abstract

The fixing device has an inserting device (16), a device body (12) which surrounds partly a hollow space (14) and a signal transit section (20) which is formed in a front area (18) of the device body. An electronic component (32) is arranged and is covered in the hollow space. A signal is emitted and recorded by the transit section. The transit section is penetrated partly for the signal. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a system has fixing device (2) a fixing unit has a fixing device.

Description

The The present invention relates to a fixing device with a integrated electronic component.

EP 0 052 025 B1 describes a device for fastening a pull-out element in a receiving device, in particular a arranged in a plate Anzeigeelampenbaueinheit in a receiving device, wherein the element inserted in the receiving device of elastic elements contained in the receiving device in a direction of ejection is so energized that by means of piston spring contacts the electrical supply is ensured by arranged in a cover light bulbs.

DE 297 17 609 U1 describes a device for fastening electrical or electronic components such as sensors, transmitters or receivers of photoelectric sensors, switches or the like, on the back of a bore provided with a wall, for example, the wall of a door or frame profile.

DE 195 04 821 A1 discloses a device for fixing an electrical or electronic component with a housing, for example a plug part, a coupling part, a sensor or the like in a passage opening of a chassis wall or a machine element.

US 6 350 129 B1 describes a transmission of electrical signals in garments by means of electrically conductive push buttons.

DE 197 55 792 C2 discloses a textile fabric of a plurality of interconnected, partially electrically conductive wires or threads containing fabric layers, in particular for the construction of electronic circuits.

US Pat. No. 6,210,771 B1 describes a fabrication of electronic devices and circuits, and more particularly their integration into textiles. In this case, electronic components are incorporated into a textile fabric and contacted via a plurality of woven in the fabric electrically conductive threads.

DE 101 24 457 A1 describes an integration of an electronic component in a fiber and a fabric for a textile with at least one such fiber with integrated electronic component.

DE 102 01 265 A1 discloses a device for holding electronic assemblies and for transmitting electrical signals between the electronic assemblies, between which extends at least partially a non-conductive material, for example by means of electrically conductive threads.

It Object of the present invention is a device for fast and secure fixing of an electronic component. This task is performed by a fixing device, a system as well a fixing unit with the specified in claims 1, 11 and 19 Characteristics solved. Preferred embodiments are in the further dependent claims Are defined.

• – einen Vorrichtungskörper, welcher als Druckknopfkugel bzw. Druckknopf-Patrize eines Druckknopfs ausgebildet ist und der eine Ausnehmung bzw. einen Hohlraum aufweist bzw. zumindest teilweise umschließt, wobei zumindest in einem in Einsteckrichtung vorderen bzw. vordersten Bereich des Vorrichtungskörpers zumindest ein Signaldurchgangsabschnitt ausgebildet ist, welcher zur Transmission eines Signals aus dem Hohlraum heraus und/oder in den Hohlraum hinein zumindest teilweise für das Signal durchlässig ist; und
• – zumindest eine Elektronikkomponente, insbesondere ein Sensor und/oder Aktuator, insbesondere ein Bedienelement, insbesondere ein Taster bzw. Schalter, und/oder eine Licht emittierende Komponente, insbesondere eine LED, und/oder ein optischer und/oder akustischer Sensor, insbesondere ein Kameramodul und/oder ein Mikrofon, die zumindest teilweise in der Ausnehmung bzw. im Hohlraum angeordnet ist und ausgelegt ist, ein Signal durch den Signaldurchgangsabschnitt zu emittieren und/oder zu erfassen.

Thus, according to the present invention, a fixing device is provided with a plug-in direction for insertion and / or at least partial insertion along the insertion in a substantially loop-shaped element such that the device, preferably in the manner of a push button, latched to the eye-shaped element or in the fixable eye-shaped element, comprising:

• A device body which is designed as a pushbutton ball or pushbutton male of a pushbutton and which has or at least partially encloses a recess or cavity, wherein at least one signal passage section is formed at least in a front or foremost region of the device body in the insertion direction, which is at least partially transparent to the signal for transmission of a signal out of the cavity and / or into the cavity; and
• - At least one electronic component, in particular a sensor and / or actuator, in particular a control element, in particular a button or switch, and / or a light-emitting component, in particular an LED, and / or an optical and / or acoustic sensor, in particular a camera module and / or a microphone which is at least partially disposed in the recess or in the cavity and is designed to emit and / or detect a signal through the signal passage section.

Thus, the signal passage section is preferably designed for the at least partial transmission of a signal from and / or to the electronic component. The at least one signal passage section could comprise at least one signal passage opening or a hole. In another preferred embodiment, the signal passage section could also include a plurality of signal passage openings or holes. In particular, the signal passage section could be oriented essentially towards the front, that is to say essentially in the insertion direction. Additionally or alternatively, the signal passage section could also essentially to the side, so be oriented obliquely and in particular perpendicular to the insertion direction. In this case, the orientation of the signal passage section preferably designates the direction of the signal transmission from or to the electronic component. Preferably, the signal passage portion is formed substantially in a portion of the device body, which at least partially, preferably completely passes through the plugging and / or at least partially passing through the substantially eye-shaped element, or at least for the signal transmission on the other side than the plug is inserted, is accessible.

The The signal to be emitted and / or detected preferably comprises an electromagnetic, in particular an electrical and / or a magnetic and / or an optical, and / or a mechanical and / or a thermal and / or acoustic signal and / or a flow of material, in particular of gas and / or liquid.

Preferably points the device body along the insertion direction successively a latching section and a Rejuvenation section on, wherein the rejuvenation section at least in one direction, preferably in all directions, vertically to the insertion direction is smaller or narrower than the latching portion.

Especially Preferably, the device body along the insertion direction successively a latching section, a tapering section and a stopper section on, wherein the rejuvenation section at least in one direction, preferably in all directions, vertically to the insertion direction is smaller or narrower than the abutment portion and the latching section.

To For example, a conventional push-button eyelet is preferably used. In particular, could this push-button eyelet in a textile material, in particular in a garment arranged or incorporated.

Preferably the fixing device has a direction substantially to the insertion Parallel symmetry axis on such that the latching portion and / or the rejuvenation section and / or the abutment portion substantially rotationally symmetrical is formed to the axis of symmetry.

Preferably The signal passage portion of the device body includes at least one Signal through opening in the insertion in the front or foremost area of the device body is trained.

Preferably the electronic component is arranged on the at least one signal passage opening is that it essentially covers and / or closes them.

Especially Preferably, the electronic component does not protrude above the plug-in direction device body out. In particular, the signal passage opening comprises a in the plug-in direction widening recess in the device body, which is preferably formed substantially funnel-shaped. Preferably protrudes the device body at least in the area of the outer edge the recess in the insertion direction via the electronic component out. This is particularly preferred when it comes to the electronic component is a switch and / or button. This will be the danger an unintended operation the electronic component is reduced.

Preferably the fixing device further comprises a signal passage cover, which the signal passage opening at least partially covers and that for through the signal passage section to be emitted and / or signal to be detected at least partially permeable is.

Preferably the fixing device further comprises at least one electrical Connection terminal for electrically connecting the electronic component preferably with an external circuit arrangement, wherein the connection terminal essentially counter to the insertion of the cavity or led out of the recess is. Particularly preferably, the electrical connection terminal comprises at least one preferably substantially flexible electrical connection line. This electrical connection line is preferably as textile Cable designed. Preferably, the electrical connection terminal outside the cavity electrically conductive contactable.

• – zumindest eine Fixiervorrichtung gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung oder einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform; und
• – zumindest eine elektrische Schaltungsanordnung, insbesondere eine Steuer- und/oder Detektionsschaltung, die mit der Elektronikkomponente, insbesondere zum Steuern und/oder Regeln und/oder Auslesen, insbesondere über die elektrischen Verbindungsanschlüsse, elektrisch verbunden ist.

According to the invention, there is also provided a system comprising:

• At least one fixing device according to the present invention or a preferred embodiment; and
• - At least one electrical circuit arrangement, in particular a control and / or detection circuit, which is electrically connected to the electronic component, in particular for controlling and / or regulating and / or reading, in particular via the electrical connection terminals.

Preferably is the electrical circuitry over at least one substantially flexible electrical connection cable with the electronic component connected.

Especially Preferably, the system further comprises a support member having a front surface over which the carrier element to a rear in the insertion direction of the device body, in particular to the rejuvenation section and / or the stopper portion is arranged.

The front surface is preferably at least partially substantially planar. Preferably is the carrier element essentially flat formed, i. its extension is parallel to the front surface much larger than its extension perpendicular to the front surface.

Of the device body the at least one fixing device is preferably in such a way the carrier element arranged that the insertion of the fixing of the front surface is oriented away and preferably substantially perpendicular to front surface stands.

The support element is preferably substantially dimensionally stable and particularly preferred with the device body essentially rigidly connected. In particular, the carrier element preferably comprises an electronic circuit board. This is particularly preferred support element at least partially in one piece formed with the device body.

In another preferred embodiment is the carrier element essentially flexible.

Preferably is on the front surface the carrier element a plurality of fixing devices according to the invention or a preferred embodiment arranged, the insertion directions preferably at least partially are substantially perpendicular to the front surface.

Preferably is on the carrier element at least one electrical contact for external contacting the formed at least one electronic component. Preferably comprises the electrical contact at least one component of a push button. Preferably, the electrical contact is at the front surface of the support material designed and designed, simultaneously with the fixing of the fixing device an electrically conductive To enter connection with a mating contact, preferably by fixing the electrical contact with the mating contact according to Art a push button.

Preferably is in and / or on the carrier element at least one electrical circuit arrangement, in particular one Control and / or detection circuit arranged with the at least an electronic component, in particular for controlling and / or regulating and / or readout, in particular via the at least one electrical connection terminal, electrically connected is.

• – zumindest eine Fixiervorrichtung gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung oder einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform und/oder ein System gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung oder einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform; und
• – zumindest ein als Druckknopföse ausgebildetes vorzugsweise im wesentlichen ösenförmiges Fixierelement zum Aufnehmen des Vorrichtungskörpers derart, dass der Vorrichtungskörper in Einsteckrichtung in das Fixierelement eingesteckt und/oder zumindest teilweise durch das Fixierelement hindurch gesteckt werden kann, um dann relativ zum Fixierelement vorzugsweise nach Art eines Druckknopfs fixiert zu sein.

According to the present invention, there is further provided a fixing unit comprising:

• At least one fixing device according to the present invention or a preferred embodiment and / or a system according to the present invention or a preferred embodiment; and
• - At least one designed as Druckknopföse preferably substantially eyelet-shaped fixing member for receiving the device body such that the device body inserted in the insertion direction in the fixing and / or can be inserted at least partially through the fixing, then fixed relative to the fixing preferably in the manner of a push button to be.

Preferably the fixing element is arranged in or on a textile material.

The The invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings preferred embodiments described by way of example. Showing:

1A and 1B a first preferred embodiment of the present invention;

2A and 2 B a second preferred embodiment of the present invention;

3 a third preferred embodiment of the present invention; and

4A and 4B A fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention.

1A shows a first preferred embodiment of a fixing devices 10 according to the present invention. The fixing device 10 has a device body 12 on, a recess or a cavity 14 includes. In one in a plug-in direction 16 front area 18 of the device body 12 is a signal passage section 20 educated. The signal passage section 20 preferably forms a signal passage opening in the device body 12 over which the recess or the cavity 14 preferably connected to the environment. In the embodiment shown of 1A is the signal passage opening of a signal passage cover 22 covered and in particular closed.

The device body 12 includes a latching section 24 , a rejuvenation section 26 and a stopper portion 28 , Preferably, the device body comprises 12 metallic material, in particular shaped metal sheet. alternative could be the device body 12 Plastic, in particular plastic, comprising. Particularly preferred is the device body 12 as a push-button male or push-button ball, so as a male part of a push button formed. For latching, the device body 12 at least with his in the front area 18 (in plug-in direction 16 considered) trained latching section 24 at least partially by a preferably substantially eyelet-shaped fixing element 30 , in particular a push-button eyelet 30 , plugged in. The push-button eyelet 30 is preferably designed elastically, so that after locking the fixing device 10 with the push-button eyelet 30 mechanically securely connected and can be solved if necessary again. Such a fixing unit, which is the fixing device 10 and the fixing element 30 includes is in 1B shown locked state. In this case, the fixing device in the embodiment shown in the manner of a push button to the stop section 28 through the push-button eyelet 30 introduced.

As in 1A is shown in the recess or in the cavity 14 an electronic component 32 arranged. As an electronic component 32 could be the fixer 10 In particular, a light-emitting or emitting component such as a light bulb or an LED include. Particularly preferably, the electronic component emits 32 a signal substantially in the insertion direction 16 by the signal passage section which is at least partially transparent to the signal 20 from the cavity. As an electronic component 32 could also be provided a small speaker for emitting an acoustic signal. Alternatively or additionally, the electronic component could also comprise sensor elements for the detection of mechanical and / or thermal and / or electromagnetic, in particular electrical and / or magnetic, and / or acoustic signals. The electronic component particularly preferably comprises 32 a microphone. In other preferred embodiments, the electronic component comprises 32 a control element such as a button and / or switch. In this case, as a signal, a mechanical actuation is transmitted to the electronic component by a user, for example, by means of a finger pressure through the signal passage opening. This could be used to control electronic devices, for example.

In addition, the fixing device shown comprises electrical connection terminals 34 for electrically connecting the electronic component 32 with an external circuitry. The connection connections 34 are doing in a plug-in direction 16 rear area 36 , so preferably in the region of the stop section 28 arranged. In particular, the electrical connection terminals 34 preferably substantially opposite to the insertion direction 16 from the recess or the cavity 14 led out.

Particularly preferably, the fixing device comprises 16 in the back area 36 a seal 38 to the recess or the cavity 14 towards the outside and in particular towards the rear (when viewed in the direction of insertion). The electrical connection connections 34 are preferably by the seal 38 passed through. Particularly preferably, the connection terminals detect electrical connection lines, which can be designed as flexible cables. About such a flexible cable can be an electrical connection between the Efektronikkomponente 32 and a circuit arrangement which can be arranged at any position remote from the fixing device. In particular, the electrical connection line or the flexible cable could comprise a textile cable, which is particularly preferably arranged or woven into a textile fabric.

2A shows a second preferred embodiment of a fixing device 10 in particular according to the present invention is in 2A a system 40 shown, which is a fixing device 10 and a carrier element 42 includes. Here is the fixing device 10 with its stop section 28 on a front surface 44 the carrier element 42 arranged. In particular, the fixing device is preferably fixedly connected to the carrier element. Alternatively, the device body could 12 integral with the carrier element 42 be educated. In the embodiment shown is in the carrier element 42 a circuit arrangement 46 formed, via electrical connection terminals or an electrical connection line 34 with the electronic component 32 connected is. The circuit arrangement 46 is preferably designed to be the electronic component 32 to control and / or to regulate and / or read from the Efektronikkomponente signals or information. Particularly preferred is the circuit arrangement 46 poured into the support element. In a preferred embodiment, the carrier element 42 substantially dimensionally stable and in particular rigid. This allows the fixing device on the support element 46 handle and in particular fix or release. In addition, this is the carrier element and thus also the circuit arrangement 46 Stably fastened to the fixing element together with the fixing device.

2 B shows a plan view of the in 2A illustrated embodiment.

3 shows a further preferred embodiment of a system according to the present invention. In this case, the support element 42 insbeson dere formed as a flexible sheet-like element at the front 44 a variety of fixators 10 is arranged. The insertion directions 16 the four fixing devices shown 10 In this case, they preferably run essentially parallel to one another and perpendicular to the front surface 44 the carrier element 42 , The electronic components 32 the fixing devices 10 can preferably via the electrical connection terminals or the electrical connection line 34 be connected to an external circuit. The electrical connection line is preferably designed as a ribbon cable and / or as a textile cable as in the other embodiments.

Alternatively or in addition to these connection terminals or for electrical connection line 34 the system has electrical contacts 48 and in particular electrical plug contacts 48 on, preferably on the front surface of the support element 42 are arranged. Particularly preferred is each plug contacts 48 designed as part of a push-button and in particular as a push-button ball or push-button male. Thus, the plug contacts could 48 similar to the device body 12 be configured of the fixing device. The electrical plug contacts 48 are preferably electrically conductive with at least one electronic component 32 connected. When fixing the system shown on corresponding fixing elements which could be configured in particular as Druckknopfösen, could at least a plurality of fixing devices 10 and / or the plug contacts 48 be fixed at the same time. This is simultaneously with the fixing of the fixing and an electrical contacting of the electronic component possible. For this purpose, it is particularly preferred if the fixing elements for the plug contacts 48 So the counterparts to the plug contacts 48 , electrically conductively connected to connecting lines. These connection lines could be connected to at least one circuit arrangement, in particular an external circuit arrangement, in order thereby to supply the electronic components 32 to control and / or regulate and / or electrical signals and in particular detection signals from the electronic components 32 to recieve.

In the embodiment shown of 3 could the fixators 10 same electronic components 32 include. Thus, the electronic components of the various fixing devices could in particular have the same functionality. Alternatively, different functionalities could be combined in one system. In particular, signal transmission and signal reception components could be formed in a system.

The 4A and 4B show a plan view and a perspective view of another preferred embodiment according to the present invention. In particular, it is a fixing device 10 shown in the manner of a push-button male, with a support element 42 is firmly connected. The device body 12 the fixing device 10 is designed as a conventional push-button male substantially rotationally symmetrical to an axis parallel to the insertion. In the central front region, the fixing device has an opening which forms the signal passage opening 20 forms. The electronic component is behind the signal passage opening 20 arranged and in the 4A and 4B not recognizable.

The fixing device of the present invention may be particularly designed to be fixed in the manner of a push button in or on a garment. For this purpose, the fixing element and in particular a push-button eyelet is preferably arranged in or on a garment. 1B shows how the push button eyelet 30 with a layer material 50 and in particular a garment 50 connected is. In this case, preferably the insertion direction 16 oriented towards the clothing outside. Moreover, with the push-button eyelet 30 also a display disc 52 to the garment 50 be attached. The indicator disc 52 could have a label that indicates the function or meaning of the electronic component 32 in the fixing device.

at this embodiment and the application of the invention together with Garments and especially textile garments is special Advantage of the present invention that the fixing device and with it in the garment to be integrated electronic component largely independent of Garment made be and in particular can be exchanged.

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Claims (20)

Fixing device, which a plug-in direction ( 16 ) for insertion and / or at least partial insertion along the insertion direction ( 16 ) in a loop-shaped element ( 30 ) such that the device with the eye-shaped element ( 30 ) latched or in the eye-shaped element ( 30 ), comprising: - a device body ( 12 ), which is designed as a pushbutton ball or push-button male of a push button and a recess or a cavity ( 14 ) or at least partially surrounds, wherein at least in one in plug-in direction ( 16 ) front or foremost area ( 18 ) of the device body ( 12 ) at least one signal passage section ( 20 ) is trained; and at least one electronic component ( 32 ) which at least partially in the recess or in the cavity ( 14 ) and is arranged to send a signal through the signal passage section (FIG. 20 ) to emit and / or detect, wherein the signal passage section ( 20 ) is at least partially permeable to the signal. Fixing device according to claim 1, wherein the device body ( 12 ) along the insertion direction ( 16 ) successively a latching section ( 24 ) and a rejuvenation section ( 26 ), wherein the rejuvenation section ( 26 ) at least in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction ( 16 ) is smaller or narrower than the latching portion ( 24 ). Fixing device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the device body ( 12 ) along the insertion direction ( 16 ) successively a latching section ( 24 ), a rejuvenation section ( 26 ) and an abutment section ( 28 ), wherein the rejuvenation section ( 26 ) at least in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction ( 16 ) is smaller or narrower than the abutment portion ( 28 ) and the latching section ( 24 ). Fixing device according to claim 2 or 3, which has a direction of insertion ( 16 ) has parallel axis of symmetry such that the latching portion ( 24 ) and / or the rejuvenation section ( 26 ) and / or the stop section ( 28 ) is rotationally symmetrical to the symmetry axis. Fixing device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the electronic component ( 32 ) in plug-in direction ( 16 ) not via the device body ( 12 protrudes). Fixing device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the signal passage section ( 20 ) of the device body ( 12 ) comprises at least one signal passage opening in the insertion direction ( 16 ) in the front or foremost area ( 18 ) of the device body ( 12 ) is trained. Fixing device according to claim 6, wherein the electronic component ( 32 ) is arranged on the at least one signal passage opening such that it covers and / or closes it. A fixing device according to claim 6 or 7, further comprising a signal passage cover (14). 22 ), which at least partially covers the signal passage opening and that for which through the signal passage section (FIG. 20 ) to be emitted and / or detected signal is at least partially permeable. Fixing device according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising at least one electrical connection terminal ( 34 ) for electrically connecting the electronic component ( 32 ) preferably with an external circuit arrangement ( 46 ), wherein the connection port ( 34 ) in a plug-in direction ( 16 ) rear area ( 36 ) of the device body ( 12 ) is arranged. Fixing device according to claim 9, wherein the electrical connection connection ( 34 ) comprises at least one preferably flexible electrical connection line. System comprising: - at least one fixing device ( 10 ) according to any one of claims 1 to 10; and at least one electrical circuit arrangement ( 46 ), in particular a control and / or detection circuit connected to the electronic component ( 32 ), in particular for controlling and / or regulating and / or reading, is electrically connected. The system of claim 11, wherein the electrical circuitry ( 46 ) via at least one flexible electrical connection line with the electronic component ( 32 ) connected is. A system according to claim 11 or 12, which further comprises a carrier element ( 42 ) with a front surface ( 44 ), via which the carrier element ( 42 ) to a plug-in direction ( 16 ) rear area ( 36 ) of the device body ( 12 ) of the fixing device ( 10 ) is arranged. System according to claim 13, wherein the carrier element ( 42 ) is dimensionally stable and with the device body ( 12 ) is rigidly connected. System according to claim 13, wherein the carrier element ( 42 ) is flexible. System according to one of claims 13 to 15, wherein on the front surface ( 44 ) of the carrier element ( 42 ) a plurality of fixing devices ( 10 ) is arranged according to one of claims 1 to 10, whose insertion directions ( 16 ) preferably at least partially perpendicular to the front surface ( 44 ) stand. System according to one of claims 13 to 16, wherein on the carrier element ( 42 ) at least one electrical contact ( 48 ) for externally contacting the at least one electronic component ( 32 ) is trained. System according to one of claims 13 to 17, wherein in and / or on the carrier element ( 42 ) at least one electrical circuit arrangement ( 46 ), in particular a control and / or detection circuit is arranged, which with the at least one electronic component ( 32 ), in particular for controlling and / or regulating and / or reading, is electrically connected. Fixing unit comprising: - at least one fixing device ( 10 ) according to any one of claims 1 to 10 or a system according to any one of claims 11 to 18; and - at least one eyelet-shaped fixing element designed as a pushbutton eyelet ( 30 ) for receiving the device body ( 12 ) such that the device body ( 12 ) in plug-in direction ( 16 ) in the fixing element ( 30 ) and / or at least partially by the fixing element ( 30 ) can be inserted therethrough, and then relative to the fixing ( 30 ) to be fixed. Fixing unit according to claim 19, wherein the fixing element ( 30 ) in or on a textile material ( 50 ) is arranged.