DE102019004681A1 - Component with a picture element - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a component, in particular a component for an operating element, comprising at least one image element, in particular a symbol, a display or the like. The component consists of a first component (5) with a picture element, which has a first side (6) and a second side (7). An essentially opaque material is provided for the first component (5). The first component (5) has at least one opening (8) between the first side (6) and the second side (7), the opening (8) forming the picture element. Adjacent to the second side (7) of the first component (5) is a second component (9) made of an essentially translucent material. Furthermore, there is a third component (10) made of a transparent material adjacent to the first side (6) of the first component (5) and filling the opening (8) and adjacent to the second component (9) in the region of the opening (8) , A fourth component (11) can be applied to the surface of the third component (10) as a wear-resistant scratch-resistant layer that is transparent to light.

Description

The invention relates to a component with a picture element according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

Such a component can be used as an operating element in a motor vehicle for operating functions. The image element in the component then serves to visualize the respective function for the user. Furthermore, the picture element can also be used in another way to visualize functions, states or the like in the motor vehicle. In particular, the invention finds application in the representation of symbols, displays or the like for user interfaces.

From the DE 10 2015 222 304 A1 such a component for a control element is known. This component has at least one picture element. The picture element can be a symbol or a display. The component has a first component with a first and a second side. A second component is located adjacent to the first component. Furthermore, there is a third component adjacent to the first component, the third component being transparent. A fourth component is applied to the surface of the third component. The fourth component is transparent to light and serves as a wear-resistant scratch protection layer.

In the known component, the picture element in the first component is designed as a raised symbol. The first component consists of a white translucent material. Furthermore, the second component is made of a black material. The second component is overmolded adjacent to the first component in the area of the picture element such that only the picture element and the second component are visible to the viewer. Adjacent to this, the third component is molded with a thickness of 1-2mm and creates the desired depth effect of the picture element. In particular, polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polycarbonate (PC) or the like is provided as the material for the third component. The fourth component on the surface of the third component then serves as scratch protection.

It has been found that with the known arrangement of the components, a homogeneous representation of the picture element is difficult. In addition, there is an irregular line width of the picture element. Furthermore, the specifications for the line width of the picture element are difficult to comply with.

The invention is based on the object of further developing the component with a picture element such that a homogeneous representation of the picture element and / or a regular line width of the picture element and / or compliance with the predetermined line width of the picture element are achieved.

This object is achieved in a generic component with a picture element by the characterizing features of claim 1.

In the component according to the invention with a picture element according to a first embodiment, the first component consists essentially of an opaque material. Furthermore, the first component has at least one opening between the first side and the second side, the opening forming the picture element. The second component is located adjacent to the second side of the first component. The material of the second component is essentially translucent. The third component is located adjacent to the first side of the first component and fills the breakthrough and further adjacent to the second component in the region of the breakthrough.

In the component according to the invention with a picture element according to a second embodiment, the first component essentially consists of an opaque material. Furthermore, the first component has at least one opening between the first side and the second side, the opening forming the picture element. Adjacent to the second side of the first component and partially filling the opening at a distance from the first side of the first component, the second component is located. The material of the second component is essentially translucent. The third component is located adjacent to the first side of the first component and fills the remaining opening as well as further adjacent to the second component in the area of the opening.

Further embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

The material of the first component can expediently be black. Furthermore, the material of the second component can be white and / or diffuse. In this case, the second component forms an optical differentiation of the picture element from the first component for the viewer. This creates a homogeneous representation of the picture element with regular line width while maintaining the specified line width.

Furthermore, the material of the third component can be polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polycarbonate (PC) or the like. The third can then be done in a simple manner Component form a three-dimensional, optical appearance of the picture element for the viewer, in particular have a depth effect. In order to achieve the desired depth effect, the third component can have a thickness of at least 1 mm.

In a further embodiment, the third component can be designed such that it forms a changeable, three-dimensional, optical appearance of the picture element for the viewer, in particular it can have a depth effect. In this way, the configuration of the depth effect can be varied in an advantageous manner.

The invention further provides a method for producing the component with a picture element according to the first embodiment, the picture element being a symbol, a display or the like.

First, the first component is formed with a first and a second side in a first tool part and a second tool part located in a first position, the material of the first component being essentially opaque. The first tool part is designed such that there is at least one opening between the first side and the second side in the first component, the opening forming the picture element. The second tool part is then moved from the first position to the second position, forming a cavity at a distance from the second side of the first component. Adjacent to the second side of the first component, the second component is formed in the cavity as a layer and the opening of the first tool part is thereby stabilized. A partially translucent material is essentially provided for the second component. Next, the first tool part is substituted by a third tool part to form a cavity at a distance from the first side of the first component. Adjacent to the first side of the first component and filling the opening as well as adjacent to the second component in the area of the opening, the third component is formed in the cavity as a further layer. A material that is transparent to light is essentially provided for the third component. Finally, if desired, the fourth component can then be applied adjacent to the third component such that it forms a wear-resistant scratch protection layer.

Furthermore, the invention provides a method for producing the component with a picture element according to the second embodiment, the picture element being a symbol, a display or the like.

First, the first component is formed with a first and a second side in a first tool part and a second tool part located in a first position, the material of the first component being essentially opaque. The first tool part has a tool element located in a first position and is designed such that there is at least one opening in the first component between the first side and the second side, the opening forming the picture element. The tool element located in the first tool part is then moved from the first position into a second position, forming a cavity in the opening adjacent to the second side of the first component and at a distance from the first side of the first component. Furthermore, the second tool part is moved from the first position to the second position, forming a cavity at a distance from the second side of the first component. Adjacent to the second side of the first component and partially filling the opening, the second component is formed in the cavity as a further layer, and the region of the opening adjacent to the cavity is stabilized by the third tool part. A partially translucent material is essentially provided for the second component. Next, the first tool part is substituted by a third tool part to form a cavity at a distance from the first side of the first component. Adjacent to the first side of the first component and filling the remaining opening as well as adjacent to the second component in the area of the opening, the third component is formed in the cavity as a further layer. A material that is transparent to light is essentially provided for the third component. Finally, if desired, the fourth component can then be applied adjacent to the third component such that it forms a wear-resistant scratch protection layer.

In a further embodiment, it may be appropriate to form the first component and the second component and the third component of the component in an injection molding process, in particular in a multi-component injection molding process. The component can thus be manufactured in a simple and inexpensive manner.

In an advantageous embodiment, the tool piece corresponding to the opening in the first tool part and / or the tool element corresponding to the opening in the first tool part can be raised. For example, the tool piece and / or the tool element can be designed in the manner of an embossing stamp. Furthermore, the tool piece and / or the tool element have rounded edges to prevent any unwanted shadow effects on the picture element. To form the cavity, the second tool part can also be translationally movable from the first position into the second position. A further cavity can be formed by the tool element located in the first tool part being translationally movable from the first position into the second position.

The fourth component can expediently be formed in a cover molding process or in a painting process, in which case it then serves as a wear-resistant scratch protection layer. This protects the component from possible damage from external influences.

The following can be stated for a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention.

In the automotive sector, depth effects on display elements are often desired. The depth effect creates a three-dimensional, optical appearance of the display element for the viewer. For this effect, a printed film with a transparent plastic, such as PMMA to be overmolded. The depth effect is achieved through the transparent plastic. The film technology is very expensive. In order to save costs, the invention provides an injected symbolism. In comparison to film technology, this advantageously achieves a cost advantage.

So far, the symbolism has been injected in the following way. The white translucent component with raised symbols is injected. Then the black component is injected in order to encapsulate the raised symbolism. After that, only the symbols and the black material are visible. The transparent material is then injected for the depth effect, the transparent material often being a polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). Finally, the scratch protection can be produced in the tool using the cover forming process by introducing acrylates.

In terms of process technology, this solution can be difficult to implement. The raised symbolism is deformed by the second component during injection. As a result, there is no homogeneous image of the symbolism or the line width is irregular. The requirements for symbol strength are also difficult to adhere to.

Such problems can be avoided by a different arrangement of the materials which is proposed according to the invention. The following sequence is proposed, which is described below.

The black component is sprayed first. The symbolism is raised in the tool, so that the symbolism is represented in the black material. The symbolism emerges through the black component, so to speak. The symbols are rounded at the edges, if necessary, so as not to create any shadow effects.

The white component, which can be translucent and / or slightly diffuse, is molded onto the black component. The white material in contrast to the black material can be recognized as symbolism. The tool core of the symbolism is still immersed in the black material and thus advantageously supports the contour against possible deformation. The white material has a light-scattering effect and appears homogeneous in appearance. The black material now only lets light through where the breakthrough is.

The symbol core is then removed and the transparent layer, which can consist of PMMA, is applied. As a rule, a thickness of approx. 1 - 2 mm is applied. The transparent material is now opaque over the black material and now also fills the symbol areas. This creates the depth effect. If desired, a scratch protection can now be applied. This can be done using the cover forming process or the painting process.

The advantages achieved by the invention are, in particular, that process-technical problems are eliminated with the injected image element. In this way, a homogeneous representation of the picture element and / or a regular line width of the picture element and / or compliance with the predetermined line width of the picture element can be achieved. Furthermore, there is a cost advantage over film technology.

• 1 eine teilweise aufgebrochene, perspektivische Ansicht eines elektrischen Schalters umfassend ein Gehäuse mit einem Leuchtmittel sowie ein Betätigungsorgan,
• 2 eine Draufsicht auf das Betätigungsorgan als ein Bauteil,
• 3 eine schematische Schnittansicht des Bauteils in der Schnittebene 1-1 aus 2 gemäß einer ersten Ausführung,
• 4 eine schematische Schnittansicht des Bauteils in der Schnittebene 1-1 aus 2 gemäß einer zweiten Ausführung,
• 5 eine schematische Schnittansicht durch eine erste Komponente des Bauteils in der Schnittebene 1-1 aus 2,
• 6 eine schematische Schnittansicht der ersten Komponente ausgebildet in einem ersten Werkzeugteil sowie einem in einer ersten Position befindlichen zweiten Werkzeugteil in der Schnittebene 1-1 aus 2 gemäß der ersten Ausführung,
• 7 eine schematische Schnittansicht einer zweiten Komponente ausgebildet im ersten Werkzeugteil sowie im in der zweiten Position befindlichen zweiten Werkzeugteil in der Schnittebene 1-1 aus 2 gemäß der ersten Ausführung,
• 8 eine schematische Schnittansicht einer dritten Komponente ausgebildet in einem dritten Werkzeugteil sowie im in der zweiten Position befindlichen zweiten Werkzeugteil in der Schnittebene 1-1 aus 2 gemäß der ersten Ausführung,
• 9 eine schematische Schnittansicht der ersten Komponente ausgebildet im ersten Werkzeugteil mit einem in der ersten Position befindlichen Werkzeugelement sowie im in der ersten Position befindlichen zweiten Werkzeugteil in der Schnittebene 1-1 aus 2 gemäß der zweiten Ausführung,
• 10 eine schematische Schnittansicht der zweiten Komponente ausgebildet im ersten Werkzeugteil mit in der zweiten Position befindlichen Werkzeugelement sowie im in der zweiten Position befindlichen zweiten Werkzeugteil in der Schnittebene 1-1 aus 2 gemäß der zweiten Ausführung und
• 11 eine schematische Schnittansicht der dritten Komponente ausgebildet im dritten Werkzeugteil sowie im in der zweiten Position befindlichen zweiten Werkzeugteil in der Schnittebene 1-1 aus 2 gemäß der zweiten Ausführung.

Exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings and are described in more detail below. Show it

• 1 FIG. 2 shows a partially broken, perspective view of an electrical switch comprising a housing with a lamp and an actuating element,
• 2 a plan view of the actuator as a component,
• 3 is a schematic sectional view of the component in the sectional plane 1-1 out 2 according to a first embodiment,
• 4 is a schematic sectional view of the component in the sectional plane 1-1 out 2 according to a second embodiment,
• 5 is a schematic sectional view through a first component of the component in the sectional plane 1-1 out 2 .
• 6 is a schematic sectional view of the first component formed in a first tool part and a second tool part located in a first position in the cutting plane 1-1 out 2 according to the first execution,
• 7 is a schematic sectional view of a second component formed in the first tool part and in the second tool part located in the second position in the cutting plane 1-1 out 2 according to the first execution,
• 8th is a schematic sectional view of a third component formed in a third tool part and in the second position in the second tool part in the cutting plane 1-1 out 2 according to the first execution,
• 9 is a schematic sectional view of the first component formed in the first tool part with a tool element located in the first position and in the second plane in the first position in the cutting plane 1-1 out 2 according to the second embodiment,
• 10 is a schematic sectional view of the second component formed in the first tool part with the tool element located in the second position and in the second tool part located in the second position in the cutting plane 1-1 out 2 according to the second embodiment and
• 11 is a schematic sectional view of the third component formed in the third tool part and in the second tool part located in the second position in the cutting plane 1-1 out 2 according to the second embodiment.

In 1 is a partially broken perspective view of an electrical switch 1 to see that is used, for example, in a motor vehicle as an operating element for activating a function by the user. The desk 1 has a housing 2 on, being inside the case 2 at least one lamp, shown only schematically 16 is located. The further internal structure of the housing 2 is not shown in this context for the sake of simplicity. Furthermore is on the housing 2 an actuator 3 located in the present embodiment as a component 3 with a picture element 4 is designed. The picture element 4 can form a symbol, a display or the like for the visualization of functions, states or the like in the motor vehicle. The picture element can advantageously 4 with the illuminant 16 illuminated and so, for example, a function of the motor vehicle can be made visible to the user.

In 2 is the component in a top view 3 with the picture element 4 shown in more detail. The picture element shown 4 can represent, for example, the symbol of the function "switching on the interior lighting in the motor vehicle".

In 3 is a schematic sectional view of the configuration of the component 3 with the picture element 4 according to a first embodiment. The component 3 has one from a first page 6 and a second page 7 existing first component 5 on. For the first component 5 an essentially opaque material is provided, which can be black, for example. Between the first page 6 and the second page 7 the first component 5 is at least a breakthrough 8th located, the breakthrough 8th the picture element 4 forms. Adjacent to the second page 7 the first component 5 is the second component 9 located. The material of the second component 9 is essentially translucent and can for example be white and / or diffuse. The second component 9 in this case forms an optical differentiation of the picture element 4 to the first component 5 for the viewer. This is a homogeneous representation of the picture element 4 created with regular stroke width while maintaining the specified stroke width.

Adjacent to the first page 6 the first component 5 and the breakthrough 8th filling in as well as adjacent to the second component 9 in the breakthrough area 8th is the third component 10 located. For the third component 10 a transparent material is provided, which can be polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polycarbonate (PC) or the like. In this way, a three-dimensional, optical appearance of the picture element can then 4 are formed for the viewer, this being in particular a depth effect. The third component can be used to achieve the desired depth effect 10 have a thickness of at least 1 mm. On the surface of the third component 10 can be a fourth component 11 be upset. The fourth component 11 is transparent to light and serves as a wear-resistant scratch protection layer. This is the component 3 protected against possible damage from external influences.

In 4 is a schematic sectional view of the configuration of the component 3 with the picture element 4 shown according to a second embodiment. The component 3 has one from a first page 6 and a second page 7 existing first component 5 on. For the first component 5 is a provided essentially opaque material, which may be black, for example. Between the first page 6 and the second page 7 the first component 5 is at least a breakthrough 8th located, the breakthrough 8th the picture element 4 forms. Adjacent to the second page 7 the first component 5 and the breakthrough 8th partially filling in at a distance from the first page 6 the first component 5 is the second component 9 located. The material of the second component 9 is essentially translucent and can for example be white and / or diffuse. The second component 9 in this case forms an optical differentiation of the picture element 4 to the first component 5 for the viewer. This is a homogeneous representation of the picture element 4 created with regular stroke width while maintaining the specified stroke width.

Adjacent to the first page 6 the first component 5 and the rest of the breakthrough 8th filling in as well as adjacent to the second component 9 in the breakthrough area 8th is the third component 10 located. For the third component 10 a transparent material is provided, which can be polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polycarbonate (PC) or the like. In this way, a variable, three-dimensional, optical appearance of the picture element can then be created 4 are formed for the viewer, this being in particular a depth effect. The third component can be used to achieve the desired depth effect 10 have a thickness of at least 1 mm. In this embodiment, the depth effect can be varied in an advantageous manner by the distance between the second component 9 to the first page 6 the first component 5 in breakthrough 8th is changed accordingly. On the surface of the third component 10 can then use the fourth component 11 be upset. The fourth component 11 is transparent to light and serves as a wear-resistant scratch protection layer. This is the component 3 protected against possible damage from external influences.

In 5 is a schematic sectional view through the first component 5 of the component 3 in the cutting plane 1 - 1 out 2 illustrated, this being a first page 6 and a second page 7 having. For the first component 5 essentially an opaque material is provided. Between the first page 6 and the second page 7 the first component 5 is at least a breakthrough 8th located. The breakthrough advantageously forms 8th the picture element 4 ,

The following is the manufacture of the component 3 described in more detail. So shows 6 is a schematic sectional view of the first component 5 that in a first tool part 12 and a second tool part located in a first position 13 in the cutting plane 1 - 1 out 2 is designed according to the first embodiment. For the first component 5 essentially an opaque material is provided, which can be black, for example. The first tool part 12 is designed such that in the first component 5 at least a breakthrough 8th between the first page 6 and the second page 7 the first component 5 is located, namely by the first tool part 12 a tool piece 19 with rounded edges in the manner of an embossing stamp, the breakthrough 8th here the picture element 4 forms. In an expedient embodiment, this is a breakthrough 8th corresponding tool piece 19 as a tool core in the first tool part 12 raised trained.

In 7 is a schematic sectional view of the second component 9 trained in the first tool part 12 and in the second tool part located in the second position 13 in the cutting plane 1 - 1 out 2 recognizable according to the first embodiment. The material of the second component 9 is essentially translucent and can for example be white and / or diffuse. To form a cavity at a distance from the second side 7 the first component 5 becomes the second tool part 13 moved from the first position to a second position, the movement of the second tool part 13 here translationally according to the arrow 17 can be done. Then the second component 9 in the cavity as a layer adjacent to the second side 7 the first component 5 educated. This is the breakthrough 8th from the first tool part 12 stabilized in an advantageous manner and thus a possible deformation of the opening 8th avoided. A homogeneous representation of the picture element 4 with a regular line width while maintaining the specified line width is guaranteed.

In 8th is a schematic sectional view of the third component 10 formed in a third tool part 14 and in the second tool part located in the second position 13 in the cutting plane 1 - 1 out 2 shown according to the first embodiment. For this, the first tool part 12 through a third tool part 14 forming a cavity at a distance from the first side 6 the first component 5 substituted. For the third component 10 there is essentially provided a material which is transparent to light, which may be polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polycarbonate (PC) or the like. The third component 10 is in the cavity as a layer adjacent to the first side 6 the first component 5 and the breakthrough 8th filling in and adjacent to the second component 9 in the breakthrough area 8th educated. In a simple and inexpensive manner, the first component 5 and the second component 9 as well as the third component 10 of the component 3 in an injection molding process, in particular in a multi-component injection molding process. If desired, the fourth component can then 11 adjacent to the third component 10 can be applied in a coverforming process or in a painting process such that it forms a wear-resistant scratch protection layer.

In 9 is a schematic sectional view of the first component 5 trained in the first tool part 12 with a tool element in the first position 15 and in the second tool part in the first position 13 in the cutting plane 1 - 1 out 2 to see according to the second embodiment. For the first component 5 essentially an opaque material is provided, which can be black, for example. The first tool part 12 has a tool element located in a first position 15 on and is designed such that in the first component 5 at least a breakthrough 8th between the first page 6 and the second page 7 the first component 5 is located, the breakthrough 8th here the picture element 4 forms. In an expedient embodiment, this is a breakthrough 8th corresponding tool element 15 in the first part of the tool 12 raised, in the manner of an embossing stamp with rounded edges.

In 10 is a schematic sectional view of the second component formed in the first tool part 12 with the tool element in the second position 15 and in the second tool part located in the second position 13 in the cutting plane 1 - 1 out 2 according to the second embodiment. The material of the second component 9 is essentially translucent and can for example be white and / or diffuse. To form a cavity in the breakthrough 8th adjacent to the second page 7 the first component 5 and at a distance from the first page 6 the first component 5 it will be in the first part of the tool 12 located tool element 15 moved from the first position to a second position, the movement of the tool element 13 thereby translationally according to the arrow 18 can be done. To form another cavity at a distance from the second side 7 the first component 5 also becomes the second tool part 13 moved from the first position to a second position, the movement of the second tool part 13 here translationally according to the arrow 17 can be done. Then the second component 9 in the cavity as a layer adjacent to the second side 7 the first component 5 and the breakthrough 8th partially filling in at a distance from the first page 6 the first component 5 educated. The area of the breakthrough adjacent to the cavity 8th from the tool element 15 in the first part of the tool 12 stabilized in an advantageous manner and thus a possible deformation of the opening 8th avoided. A homogeneous representation of the picture element 4 with a regular line width while maintaining the specified line width is guaranteed.

Finally in 11 is a schematic sectional view of the third component 10 trained in the third tool part 14 and in the second tool part located in the second position 13 in the cutting plane 1 - 1 out 2 shown according to the second embodiment. For this, the first tool part 12 through a third tool part 14 forming a cavity at a distance from the first side 6 the first component 5 substituted. For the third component 10 there is essentially provided a material which is transparent to light, which may be polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polycarbonate (PC) or the like. The third component 10 is in the cavity as a layer adjacent to the first side 6 the first component 5 and the rest of the breakthrough 8th filling in and adjacent to the second component 9 in the breakthrough area 8th educated. In a simple and inexpensive manner, the first component 5 and the second component 9 as well as the third component 10 of the component 3 in an injection molding process, in particular in a multi-component injection molding process. If desired, the fourth component can then 11 adjacent to the third component 10 can be applied in a coverforming process or in a painting process such that it forms a wear-resistant scratch protection layer.

The invention is not restricted to the exemplary embodiments described and illustrated. Rather, it also includes all professional developments within the scope of the invention defined by the claims. Thus, the invention can be used not only on display and / or control elements in the vehicle but also on other devices, for example household appliances, machine tools, computer controls or the like.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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switch

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casing

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Actuator / component

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Image element (on the component)

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first component

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first side of the first component

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second side of the first component

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Breakthrough in the first component

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second component

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third component

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fourth component

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first tool part

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second tool part

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third tool part

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Tool element in the first tool part

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Lamp

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Arrow for the translatory movement of the second tool part

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Arrow for the translatory movement of the tool element in the first tool part

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tool piece

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Patent literature cited

• DE 102015222304 A1 [0003]

Claims (10)

Component, in particular component for an operating element, comprising at least one picture element (4), in particular a symbol, a display or the like, consisting of a first component (5) having the first element (6) and a second page (7) with the picture element (4) and from a second component (9) adjacent to the first component (5) and from a further third component (10) adjacent to the first component (5), the third component (10) being transparent, and in particular a fourth component (11) is applied to the surface of the third component (10) as a wear-resistant scratch-resistant layer which is transparent to light, characterized in that the material of the first component (5) is essentially opaque, that in the first component (5) at least one opening (8) is located between the first side (6) and the second side (7), that the opening (8) forms the picture element (4) that the second component nth (9) adjacent to the second side (7) of the first component (5) is that the material of the second component (9) is substantially translucent, and that the third component (10) adjacent to the first side (6 ) of the first component (5) and the opening (8) and adjacent to the second component (9) in the region of the opening (8). Component, in particular component for an operating element, comprising at least one picture element (4), in particular a symbol, a display or the like, consisting of a first component (5) having the first element (6) and a second page (7) with the picture element (4) and from a second component (9) adjacent to the first component (5) and from a further third component (10) adjacent to the first component (5), the third component (10) being transparent, and in particular a fourth component (11) is applied to the surface of the third component (10) as a wear-resistant scratch-resistant layer which is transparent to light, characterized in that the material of the first component (5) is essentially opaque, that in the first component (5) at least one opening (8) is located between the first side (6) and the second side (7), that the opening (8) forms the picture element (4) that the second component nte (9) adjacent to the second side (7) of the first component (5) and the opening (8) is partially filling at a distance from the first side (6) of the first component (5) that the material of the second component (9) is essentially translucent, and that the third component (10) adjacent to the first side (6) of the first component (5) and the remaining opening (8) fills and adjoins the second component (9) in the area of Breakthrough (8) is located. Component after Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the material of the first component (5) is black, that the material of the second component (9) is preferably white and / or diffuse, such that the second component (9) provides an optical differentiation of the picture element (4) forms the first component (5), and that it is further preferably the material of the third component (10) is polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polycarbonate (PC) or the like. Component after Claim 1 . 2 or 3 , characterized in that the third component (10) forms a three-dimensional, optical appearance, in particular a depth effect, and that the third component (10) preferably has a thickness of at least 1 mm. Component according to one of the Claims 2 to 4 , characterized in that the third component (10) forms a variable, three-dimensional, optical appearance, in particular a depth effect. Method for producing a component (3) consisting of several components, in particular according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a first component (5) with a picture element (4) is provided, the picture element (4) being in particular a symbol, a display or the like acts that the first component (5) having a first side (6) and a second side (7) is formed in a first tool part (12) and a second tool part (13) located in a first position is that the material for the first component (5) is essentially opaque, that the first tool part (12) is designed such that in the first component (5) at least one opening (8) between the first side (6) and the second side (7) of the first component (5) is that the opening (8) forms the picture element (4), that the second tool part (13) from the first position into a second position below er formation of a cavity can be moved at a distance from the second side (7) of the first component (5), such that a second component (9) in the cavity subsequently as a layer adjacent to the second side (7) of the first component (5) is formed and the opening (8) is stabilized by the first tool part (12), that the material for the second component (9) is essentially partially translucent, that the first tool part (12) is then covered by a third tool part (14) Formation of a cavity at a distance from the first side (6) of the first component (5) is substituted that afterwards a third component (10) in the cavity as one Layer adjacent to the first side (6) of the first component (5) and filling the opening (8) and adjacent to the second component (9) in the region of the opening (8) is formed so that the material for the third component (10 ) is essentially transparent to light, and that a fourth component (11) is optionally formed, such that the fourth component (11) forms a wear-resistant layer, in particular a scratch protection layer, adjacent to the third component (10). Method for producing a component (3) consisting of several components, in particular according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a first component (5) with a picture element (4) is provided, the picture element (4) being in particular a symbol, a display or the like acts that the first component (5) having a first side (6) and a second side (7) is formed in a first tool part (12) and a second tool part (13) located in a first position is that the material for the first component (5) is substantially opaque, that the first tool part (12) has a tool element (15) located in a first position and is designed such that in the first component (5) at least one Breakthrough (8) between the first side (6) and the second side (7) of the first component (5) is that the breakthrough (8) forms the picture element (4) that dana ch the tool element (15) located in the first tool part (12) from the first position into a second position, forming a cavity in the opening (8) adjacent to the second side (7) of the first component (5) and at a distance from the first side (6) of the first component (5) is movable such that the second tool part (13) can then be moved from the first position into a second position while forming a cavity at a distance from the second side (7) of the first component (5), that then a second component (9) in the cavity as a layer adjacent to the second side (7) of the first component (5) and partially filling the opening (8) at a distance from the first side (6) of the first component (5 ) is formed and the area of the opening (8) adjoining the cavity is stabilized by the tool element (15) in the first tool part (12) such that the material for the second component (9) is essentially partially translucent that the first tool part (12) is then replaced by a third tool part (14) to form a cavity at a distance from the first side (6) of the first component (5), that a third component (10) is then adjacent as a layer filling on the first side (6) of the first component (5) and the remaining opening (8) and adjacent to the second component (9) in the region of the opening (8) that the material for the third component (10) is essentially transparent to light, and that a fourth component (11) is optionally formed, such that the fourth component (11) forms a wear-resistant layer, in particular a scratch protection layer, adjacent to the third component (10). Procedure according to Claim 6 or 7 characterized in that the first component (5) and the second component (9) and the third component (10) of the component (3) are formed in an injection molding process, in particular in a multi-component injection molding process. Procedure according to Claim 6 . 7 or 8th characterized in that the tool piece (19) corresponding to the opening (8) in the first tool part (12) and / or the tool element (15) in the first tool part (12) is raised, where appropriate the tool piece (19) and / or the Tool element (15) have rounded edges, that preferably the second tool part (13) can be moved translationally (arrow 17) from the first position into the second position, and that further preferably the tool element (15) located in the first tool part (12) from the first position in the second position is translationally (arrow 18). Procedure according to one of the Claims 6 to 9 characterized in that the fourth component (11) is formed in a cover molding process or in a painting process.

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