DE102008028381A1 - Multi-functional switch for use in window backrest of motor vehicle for controlling rear view mirror, has adjusting switch for positioning rear view mirror, and blind-like component that is displaceable for controlling switching function - Google Patents

Abstract

The switch (1) has an adjusting switch (3) i.e. joystick switch, for positioning a rear view mirror of a motor vehicle. A blind-like component (2) is displaceable for controlling a switching function such as selection of the mirror, where the switch and the component are formed as flat. The component is displaceably held on a base body, which is equipped with button-like actuating elements (4, 5) i.e. switches, for heating and folding the rear view mirror. An optical- and/or acoustic signal is delivered after displacing the component for acknowledging the controlled function.

Description

The The invention relates to a multi-function switch, in particular for Control of the exterior rearview mirror of a motor vehicle, with an adjustment switch, in particular for the exterior mirror position, and an aperture-like component, through which at least one further Switching function is controlled.

Such a multi-function switch is from the DE 199 06 531 A1 known. In the multi-function switch disclosed therein, an annular, dazzle-like component is provided, which is segmented in half. Each segment of the diaphragm-like component is associated with a switching function, one for folding the mirror, the other for the mirror heating. In order to realize a switching of the switching function of the left side mirror on the right side mirror and vice versa, it is proposed to provide for this another switching segment by a correspondingly different segmentation of the aperture-like component.

In the DE 31 06 792 A1 an electrically adjustable exterior rearview mirror is described on motor vehicle doors, wherein a trained as a slide switch adjustment can be pressed against spring force from a central rest position in four mutually perpendicular directions. Each displacement direction of the adjustment is associated with a corresponding movement of the outside rear-view mirror about a certain tilting axis. To select a control of the right or left outside rear-view mirror, a separate selector switch is provided.

From the DE 195 44 467 C1 is an electrical, joystick-like switch is known which is to be used in particular for the setting of two outside rear-view mirrors of a motor vehicle use. By tilting the switch in one of four possible directions, a corresponding tilting of the selected outer rearview mirror is possible. By a rotation of the switch to be adjusted outer rearview mirror is preselected, wherein the achievable by the rotational movement functional positions detent and the achievable by the tilting movements functional positions are performed groping.

Of the present invention is based on the object, a generic Multifunction switch to provide, easy to use is.

These The object is solved by the features of claim 1. The dependent claims provide advantageous developments of the invention.

Of Furthermore, a motor vehicle is to be provided whose outside rearview mirror are easy to control. This object is achieved by claim 14 solved.

The Invention is therefore based on a multi-function switch for driving the outside rearview mirror of a motor vehicle with an adjustment switch for the exterior mirror position and a dazzle-like component, through which at least one further switching function is controllable.

According to the invention provided that the aperture-like component for controlling a further switching function is displaced. A shift poses for the driver of a motor vehicle a simple and fast to perform a simple and safe Operation of the multi-function switch is guaranteed.

According to one first advantageous development of the inventive idea is provided that the further switching function the selection of a to be set Exterior mirror is. Thus, in a very simple way, without having to provide an additional switch, realizes the selection of the exterior mirror to be adjusted become. Alternatively, it would also be conceivable, the further switching function to provide any other way, for example by moving the dazzle-like component folding an outer rearview mirror trigger.

According to one second expedient development of the invention is provided that in a first direction of displacement selection a first exterior mirror and in a second, the first Direction of displacement opposite direction the selection of a second exterior mirror takes place. This leads to a highly intuitive operation of the multifunction switch or to a highly intuitive preselection of one of the exterior rearview mirrors.

The Aperture-like component is advantageous on a base body slidably held, with the main body with more Actuators for triggering a switching function Is provided. In this way, despite high switching complexity a compact design of the multi-function switch can be achieved. Of Another is very advantageous if the blind-like component surrounds the adjustment switch. This also contributes to a compact and simple construction of the multifunction switch at.

Conveniently, can be provided that the other actuators a switch for the mirror heater and a switch for the Fold at least one of the exterior mirrors are. These Functions are often needed. It is therefore very advantageous to integrate them in the multi-function switch.

Around To give the multifunction switch a good feel, is in advantageously provided that in the plan view of the multi-function switch a roughly rectangular shape with rounded edges and the adjustment has an approximately circular shape.

If the adjustment conveniently as a joystick switch is formed, this also contributes to a simple Operability of the multifunction switch at.

It is also advantageous if the aperture-like component and the adjustment switch are approximately flush in height. It is too very appropriate, the blind-like component and make the adjustment flat. Through these measures On the one hand, the feel is improved, on the other hand to realize an appealing design.

Around the driver a feedback on the occurred Choosing a switching function can be useful be provided that after moving the diaphragm-like component to confirm the controlled switching function an optical and / or acoustic signal is output.

If while in the most advantageous embodiment of the invention is provided that the optical and / or acoustic signal in Dependence of the selected switching function varies, In addition, the driver is actually over the informed function selection.

Of the Multifunction switch, for example, can be very beneficial in the Window back of a motor vehicle to be installed. In this way The multifunction switch is in very good accessibility the driver.

by virtue of the excellent operability of the invention Multifunctional switch, it is proposed at least one inventive To install multifunction switch in a motor vehicle.

following the invention is based on a preferred embodiment described in more detail. The show

1 a multifunctional switch according to the invention in plan view, in an unactuated position (neutral position),

2 the multi-function switch according to 1 in an actuated position,

3 the multi-function switch according to 1 installed in the window frame of a motor vehicle.

First, it will open 1 Referenced. There is a multi-function switch according to the invention 1 seen. The multifunction switch 1 includes an adjustment switch 3 which has an approximately circular shape in plan view. The adjustment switch 3 is used to adjust an (not shown) outside rear-view mirror and is offset by about 90 ° to each other, arrow-like and illuminable markings 30 Mistake. The adjustment switch 3 is designed like a joystick. By pressing one of the arrow-like markings 30 a previously selected exterior rearview mirror is rotated in a corresponding direction about an axis of rotation and adjusted accordingly. The adjustment switch 3 is of a dazzling component 2 surround. The blind component 2 has an approximately square outline in plan view, wherein the upper edges are rounded. In the area of the lower edges are (illuminable) arrow marks 20 . 21 applied to the blind-like component. The arrow marks 20 . 21 on the one hand to the left ( 20 ) and to the right ( 21 ). Furthermore, below the boundary edge of the diaphragm-like component 2 two further, key-shaped actuators 4 . 5 it can be seen, wherein the actuating element 4 with an illuminated symbol 40 is provided and after its actuation folding the selected exterior rearview mirror or both outside rearview mirror of the motor vehicle takes place. The actuator 5 is also with an illuminated symbol 50 provided and used to heat the respective selected outside rear-view mirror or both outside rear-view mirror of the motor vehicle. The actuators 4 . 5 are at their, the dazzle-like component 2 opposite outer edges in the plan view also rounded, so that the multi-function switch 1 in plan view has an approximately rectangular shape with rounded outer edges. The blind component 2 is displaceable in two displacement directions V1 and V2, wherein the displacement directions V1 and V2 are approximately parallel to those by the arrow marks 20 respectively. 21 run in predetermined directions. By moving the diaphragm-like component 2 can be preselected to be adjusted exterior rearview mirror. Specifically, by moving the multi-function switch 1 in the direction of the arrow marker 20 (Displacement direction V1) a left outside rear view mirror and by moving the multi-function switch 1 in the direction of the arrow marker 21 (Displacement direction V2) a right outside rearview mirror be preselected. In the in 1 shown position is the multi-function switch 1 in its neutral position, an exterior rearview mirror is not selected.

In the 2 became the dazzling component 2 shifted to the left in the direction of the direction V1, so it was a left outside rearview mirror selected. But it is also conceivable that a Selection of an external rearview mirror via a displacement of the diaphragm-like component 2 done in other directions. However, the selected in the exemplary embodiment displacement directions V1 and V2, however, allow a very intuitive operation by the multi-function switch 1 , Furthermore, in the exemplary embodiment, the displacement of the diaphragm-like component 2 formed latching, that is, after moving the diaphragm-like component 2 this remains in its shifted position. Alternatively, the operation of the diaphragm-like component 2 but also be tentative, that is, the dazzle-like component 2 after actuation / displacement moved back to its original position (neutral position). It would also be conceivable, for example, to make the preselection of the exterior rearview mirrors by displacements which do not point in the opposite direction but in the same direction.

After actuation / displacement of the diaphragm-like component 2 and corresponding preselection of an outside rearview mirror can on the one hand by means of the adjustment 3 set the desired inclination of the outside rear-view mirror and on the other by pressure on the actuators 4 . 5 a folding and / or heating of the exterior rearview mirrors are caused.

From the 2 and in particular from the 3 it can be seen that the diaphragm-like component 2 displaceable with a basic body 6 connected is. Furthermore, it is off 3 to see that the multifunction switch 1 is relatively flat, wherein the aperture-like component 2 and the adjusting switch disposed therein 3 are designed to be flush and on three sides approximately flush. The multifunction switch 1 is in a window 7 installed in a motor vehicle, in the area of two switches 9 for windows. To facilitate the operation of the switch 9 is a finger pit 8th in the window frame 7 brought in.

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Multi-function switch

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dazzle like component

20

arrow mark Left

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arrow mark right

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adjusting switch

30

marks

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actuator

40

symbol

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actuator

50

symbol

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body

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window sill

8th

finger recess

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switch for windows

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Cited patent literature

• - DE 19906531 A1 [0002]
• - DE 3106792 A1 [0003]
• - DE 19544467 C1 [0004]

Claims (14)

Multifunction switch ( 1 ), in particular for controlling the exterior rearview mirror of a motor vehicle with an adjustment switch ( 3 ), in particular for the exterior mirror position, and a diaphragm-like component ( 2 ), by which at least one further switching function can be activated, characterized in that the diaphragm-like component ( 2 ) for driving a further switching function displaceable (V1, V2). Multifunction switch ( 1 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the further switching function is the selection of an exterior mirror to be adjusted. Multifunction switch ( 1 ) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that in a first displacement direction (V1), the selection of a first exterior mirror and in a second, the first displacement direction (V1) opposite displacement direction (V2), the selection of a second exterior mirror takes place. Multifunction switch ( 1 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the diaphragm-like component ( 2 ) the adjustment switch ( 3 ) surrounds. Multifunction switch ( 1 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the diaphragm-like component ( 2 ) on a base body ( 6 ) is held displaceably, wherein the main body ( 6 ) with further actuating elements ( 4 . 5 ) is equipped to trigger other switching functions. Multifunction switch ( 1 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the further actuating elements ( 4 . 5 ) a switch ( 5 ) for the mirror heater and a switch ( 4 ) are for folding at least one of the exterior mirrors. Multifunction switch ( 1 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the plan view of the multi-function switch ( 1 ) an approximately rectangular shape with rounded edges and the adjustment ( 3 ) has an approximately circular shape. Multifunction switch ( 1 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the adjusting switch ( 3 ) is designed as a joystick switch. Multifunction switch ( 1 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the diaphragm-like component ( 2 ) and the adjustment switch ( 3 ) are approximately flush in height. Multifunction switch ( 1 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the diaphragm-like component ( 2 ) and the adjustment switch ( 3 ) are formed flat. Multifunction switch ( 1 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that after moving the diaphragm-like component ( 2 ) is issued to confirm the controlled switching function, an optical and / or acoustic signal. Multifunction switch ( 1 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the optical and / or acoustic signal varies depending on the selected switching function. Multifunction switch ( 1 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that this ( 1 ) in the window rest ( 7 ) of a motor vehicle is installed. Motor vehicle with at least one multi-function switch ( 1 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims.