DE202016008529U1 - transmitter - Google Patents

Abstract

Hand-held transmitter (1, 21) with a housing which is used to activate a door drive, preferably a garage door drive, with an electronic board on an electronics board, which has at least one transmitting device, wherein the electronics are powered by a battery with energy, and with operating elements (9 , 10, 11), characterized in that the housing includes a substantially rectangular base body (2), with straight, parallel side surfaces (14), wherein in the base body (2) a closing element (39) with a straight underside removably recessed is, wherein the end element (39) laterally comprehensive part of the base body (2) includes rounded, parallel end faces (15, 16), which in upper end portions (8, 22) pass, and that from above into the main body (2 ) insertable center piece (3), which is connected to the closing element (39), is used, wherein the unit of central part (3) and Abs in the mounted state, an upper side (7) of the middle piece (3) extends substantially parallel to the underside (12), and in that the upper side (7) of the Middle piece (3) with openings (26, 27, 28) for the operating elements (9, 10, 11) is provided, wherein the operating elements (9, 10, 11) movable with a below the central piece (3) arranged intermediate element (29) are connected so that the controls (9, 10, 11) on the electronics board (35) arranged keys (32, 33, 34) can act upon actuation.

Description

The invention relates to a remote control, which is equipped with controls and for activating a door drive, preferably a garage door drive, with at least one transmitter device, which is powered by a battery, equipped.

In the DE 20 2006 017 315 U1 a hand-held transmitter is described, which contains at the top function keys for communication with a goal. The case of the remote control has been made in two parts and consists of a functional part and a cover. The functional part and the cover are interconnected by a latching, but again releasable connector.

Hand transmitters for the operation of automated door operators, as they are preferably used in garage door operators, are not always classified by their design as user-friendly and easy to handle. The manufacturing costs of such handheld transmitters are too large if a complete housing design has to be created for each new product line. Furthermore, such a transmitter should have a special recognition value, so that certain product lines are easily recognizable in a simple manner. To eliminate these deficiencies of the prior art is an object of the present invention.

The object of the invention is solved by the features of claim 1. The dependent claims provide a further embodiment of the inventive concept again.

The hand-held transmitter provided by the invention is characterized by a clear appearance with a high recognition value, which is achieved by the housing design in a substantially rectangular shape and their clear and simple design, without corners and edges. In this case, the operating elements accommodated in a wide variety of applications in the transmitter can be arranged at different positions within an upper, interchangeable center piece. This interchangeable centerpiece is used in a first preferred embodiment detent in a body and connected thereto.

The clear shape of the hand-held transmitter is achieved, in particular, by virtue of the fact that the hand-held transmitter includes a substantially rectangular shape and the base body has a continuous surface or an aperture on its underside. Outer longitudinal sides of the hand-held transmitter end in end faces which are directed upwards and run parallel to one another. The end faces close in both end regions of the body to the top. These two end regions extend straight on their surface, wherein the surface is formed by radii and subsequent rounding, directed to the underside or the lower part of the main body. In this case, further rounded portions are formed laterally to the bottom in the end regions. The result is a body that is free of protruding elements or edges and fits well into a palm for operation.

By choosing this construction, a base body is created, which is partially open and partially closed. In the upper-side area, which is not closed by the main body, the center piece, in different embodiments, can be used. This center piece also has a flat straight top, which runs parallel to the underside of the main body or a bottom of a closing element in the inserted state. Likewise, roundings are also formed in the longitudinal extent of the middle piece in the direction of the side surfaces of the base body, so that quasi a self-contained, harmonious housing of the remote control is formed. Between the base body and the middle piece, a circumferential shadow gap may be formed, for example, to facilitate the replacement of a battery, for example.

Within the interchangeable centerpiece controls are included. These controls can be equipped in addition to different placements for various remote control transmitter versions to a product line with a variety of functions for operating the door drive. Furthermore, a display which emits a signal when the hand-held transmitter is activated can also be present.

In the design of the middle piece, it is possible that this is penetrated by the controls, which may be connected below the middle piece with an intermediate element. When the intermediate element is the formation of a plastic body to which the controls are formed so that they are designed to be movable in the direction of keys. Below the controls is an electronic board on which the buttons are arranged in the area of the controls. Thus, when a pressurization of one of the controls, a positional shift of the respective control element is achieved, which triggers a pressure on the button located underneath. In addition to the execution of the controls as buttons, of course, membrane switches are possible.

In addition to the buttons on the electronic board are all components that can be used for a transmitting and receiving device. The electronic board is also rectangular and has at one of its head ends a battery holder, in the side over this end face a battery is interchangeable used. This electronic board is inserted into a terminating element, so that its position can not be changed. The intermediate element is preferably on the inside of the middle piece, ie used from below with the controls in the openings, then the center piece is connected to the intermediate element. The unit of center piece and intermediate element is connected to the end element by a latching connection, with the electronic board is embedded with the buttons in between.

In this embodiment, a straight bottom of the closing element forms part of the lower end of the remote control. After insertion of the above-described unit, the closing element fills out a breakthrough, which is located below the base body. After assembly of the components of the hand-held transmitter, the underside of the closing element thus runs substantially parallel to an upper side of the middle piece.

Such a multi-part housing for the remote control can be inexpensively made of plastic. It is a simple installation of the unit to be used in the final element executable. This construction opens the possibility of an individual design of the hand transmitter.

Due to the division of the housing, it is possible to carry out, for example, the middle piece and the base body in different color designs. This creates a high recognition value, in particular in the case of drive units designed in the same way.

In a further preferred embodiment, it is possible that the base body can also be produced from metal.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to various embodiments.

• 1 Eine perspektivische Darstellung einer ersten Ausführungsform eines Handsenders;
• 2 wie 1, jedoch in einer anderen farblichen Ausbildung;
• 3 eine Draufsicht auf eine abweichende Ausführungsform eines Handsenders;
• 4 die Ausführungsform gemäß 3 in einer perspektivischen Darstellung;
• 5 eine Seitenansicht eines Handsenders mit einem modifizierten Mittelstück;
• 6 eine modifizierte Ausführung eines Handsenders in der perspektivischen Darstellung;
• 7 eine Draufsicht auf eine weitere bevorzugte Ausführungsform eines Handsenders;
• 8 die in 7 gezeigte Ausführungsform eines Handsenders in der Seitenansicht;
• 9 eine weitere bevorzugte Ausführungsform in einer perspektivischen Darstellung;
• 10 wie 9, jedoch in einer Draufsicht;
• 11 wie 10, jedoch in einer Seitenansicht:
• 12 eine weitere bevorzugte Ausführungsform eines Handsenders mit einer Blickrichtung von oben;
• 13 wie 12, jedoch mit einer Betrachtung von unten;
• 14 eine vormontierte Ausführung der Ausführungsformen nach den 12 und 13;
• 15 wie 14, jedoch in einer Montagestellung.

It shows:

• 1 A perspective view of a first embodiment of a remote control;
• 2 as 1 but in a different color education;
• 3 a plan view of a different embodiment of a remote control;
• 4 the embodiment according to 3 in a perspective view;
• 5 a side view of a remote control with a modified centerpiece;
• 6 a modified version of a remote control transmitter in the perspective view;
• 7 a plan view of another preferred embodiment of a remote control;
• 8th in the 7 shown embodiment of a remote control in side view;
• 9 a further preferred embodiment in a perspective view;
• 10 as 9 but in a plan view;
• 11 as 10 , but in a side view:
• 12 a further preferred embodiment of a remote control with a view from above;
• 13 as 12 but with a view from below;
• 14 a preassembled embodiment of the embodiments according to the 12 and 13 ;
• 15 as 14 , but in an assembly position.

In the 1 and 2 Be from their construction similar handheld transmitter 1 in preferred embodiments. The difference between these two versions is reflected in the fact that the color scheme in the 1 a basic body 2 in dark version with centerpiece inserted 3 in a light version shows. Inside the middle piece 3 are operating elements 9 . 10 . 11 to be seen in a dark colored version. In contrast, in the 2 in the reverse manner, the basic body in a bright color scheme and the center piece 3 executed in a dark color scheme. Likewise, the controls 9 . 10 . 11 presented in a bright color scheme.

In order to emphasize the basic external design of the remote control, is on the 4 directed. The main body 2 has a substantially rectangular shape. On the long sides are side surfaces 14 whose extension does not extend beyond the middle of the thickness of the hand-held transmitter 1 goes. At the ends of the main body 2 there are faces 15 . 16 that are from the bottom 2 about radii in the form of fillets 17 up to the top 7 from end-to-end, with the end faces 15 . 16 respectively connected end regions 8th and 12 involve. The transition from the end areas 8th . 12 to the end faces 15, 16 is also by radii 4 mitigated. The end areas 8th . 22 are from the straight top 7 laterally with fillets 6 provided, extending to the bottom 12 extend. This design creates a partially closed body 2 having at the top 7 an opening through the center piece 3 is closed. The middle piece 3 is from the top 7 in the longitudinal extension laterally with the fillets 6 up to the side surfaces 14 Mistake. In the inserted state of the middle piece 3 into the main body 2 thus fits the middle piece 3 without protruding edges in the body 2 harmoniously. Thus, the top sits down 7 also in the end areas 8th and 22 away. Between the middle piece 3 and the body 2 can be a circumferential shadow gap 13 be formed.

In the top 7 of the middle piece 3 are operating elements 9 . 10 . 11 according to the 4 arranged so that these are an oblique position to the side surfaces 14 exhibit. This can also be especially the 3 in the top view of the hand-held transmitter 1 be removed.

In the end area 8th There may be an interruption, the form-fitting by a display element 5 is completed. By such a display element 5 can be visualized by the operation of the controls 9, 10, 11 executed commands. At the same time, the display element 5 be used as an indicator of a still sufficient battery capacity.

In a further preferred embodiment, the base body 2 also be made of a metal, so as to achieve a higher quality product of a remote control.

The 5 and 6 show a modified version of a remote control 21 compared to the preferred embodiment of the remote control transmitter 1. The modification is solely to be seen in that controls 18 . 19 . 20 placed in a staggered arrangement within the center piece. Otherwise, the design is analogous to the handheld transmitter in terms of design 1 , By using the middle piece 3 shows up that quickly by a different placement of controls 9 . 10 . 11 . 18 . 19 . 20 the appearance of the remote control 1 can be changed, but this is the basic functional structure of the transmitter 1 not changed. Of course, in such a case, the placement of the keys below the panel placement must also be changed. Nevertheless, such an approach can be much cheaper than a complete redesign of the remote control.

In a further preferred embodiment according to 9 can the middle piece 3 with the controls 18 . 19 . 20 be provided so that the operating element 18 also in the rounding 6 on the left side of the remote control 21 protrudes and the controls 19 . 20 on the right side in the rounding 6 protrude. This can also especially the 11 be removed. The 10 shows the training of the remote control 21 again in a top view.

By the 5 in particular, the parallelism between the top 7 and the bottom 12 clarified. This also applies to an embodiment which will be described separately below. Likewise, the side surfaces run 14 parallel to each other. This illustrates once again the 8th , In this illustration it becomes clear that the operating element 18 . 20 until the rounding 6 extend into it, on the opposite side and the control 19 ,

By non-exhaustively listed preferred embodiments in the described representations it is clear that with the formation of a body 2 and an optionally modified type of centerpiece 3 Different configurations of a remote control 1, 21 can be created. For both versions of the remote control 1 . 21 always becomes the same basic body 2 used. For a cost-effective production is achieved. So it is also possible with identical parts in addition to a different color scheme of the body 2 and the middle piece 3 also within the middle piece 3 with a different placement of the controls 9 . 10 . 11 . 18 . 19 , 20 different remote controls 1 . 21 which can be used, for example, for different product lines of door drives.

The 12 to 15 give in addition to a modified embodiment of the body 2 also an embodiment of the overall structure of the remote control 1 again. By the perspective exploded view after 12 is the middle piece on the top 3 been shown in the breakthroughs 26 . 27 . 28 are present in the left part. Likewise is an ad 23 within the middle piece 3 arranged. The top 7 is straight and flat and has the rounded side 6 , as described in the previously described embodiments. Below the middle piece 3 there is an intermediate element 29 , which essentially serves the controls 9 . 10 . 11 functionally record. Here are the controls 9 . 10 . 11 by partially circulating free cuts 38 with an existing connection 30 with the intermediate element 29 connected. Through the free cuts 38 are due to the plastic material used, the controls 9, 10, 11 movable. The controls 9 . 10 . 11 can change their fundamental basic position when pressurized, at the same time thus restoring them to the return of their basic position.

The intermediate element 29 is on the bottom of the middle piece 3 so connected to this, that the controls 9 . 10 . 11 through the breakthroughs 26 . 27 . 28 protrude. In the area where the controls 19 . 10 . 11 are arranged underneath on an electronic board 35 button 32 . 33 . 34 arranged. These buttons 32 . 33 . 34 solve an action of the electronic circuit on the electronic board 35 off when pressed. The power supply for the electronic board 35 is via one on one end of the electronics board 35 retractable battery 24 in a battery holder 25 reached.

To get out of the closing element 39 in conjunction with the electronics board 35 and the intermediate element 29 as well as the middle piece 3 To provide a unit it is necessary that the electronics board 35 before assembly into a sinker room 44 of the final element 39 on spacers 36 insert. Through at the middle piece 3 existing inside notches 45 is used in conjunction with counter-latches 40 at the end element 39 a connection between the middle piece 3 and the final element 39 produced. Such a joined unit can also be the 15 be removed. This pre-assembled unit is already fully functional, but it is not fully protected against external influences. Such a protective function, for example, takes over the body 2 ,

The main body 2 has a breakthrough in this preferred embodiment 37 on, the side through the side surfaces 14 and end areas 8th and 22 is essentially limited. For frictional and positive connection between the end element 39 and the body 2 are counter-rests 42 as well as latching projections 41 available.

The unit of middle piece 3 and conclusion element 39 with board in between 35 and the intermediate element 29 is in the upper part of the 14 been shown again. In this case, the bottom 12 of the end element 39 just trained and has at their ends rounding 17 on, after assembly in the fillets 17 of the basic body 2 continue.

From the 13 can according to the 12 described preferred embodiment again be considered from the bottom. In particular, the intermediate element 29 shows below the controls 9 . 10 . 11 that these underneath with protrusions 46 are provided. These projections 46 can thus spot on the buttons 32 . 33 . 34 act. The in a battery room 41 inserted battery 24 protrudes over the end of the electronic board 35 and can be replaced more easily without tools. It is necessary that a tensile force on the battery 24 is exercised, thereby leaving a battery room 41 is removable.

The assembly of the preassembled unit with the middle piece 3 and the final element 39 this preferred embodiment of the remote control 1 can he 15 be taken again in a montage presentation. First, the unit is centerpiece 3 and conclusion element 39 obliquely in the opening area of the body 2 introduce. By doing that the end area 8th of the basic body 2 larger, this area covers after joining the middle part 3 with the conclusion element 39 in the main body 2 the non-hidden part of the final element 39 with the battery 24 from. By the interlocking of the locking projections 31 in the counter-latches 42 is after inserting an everyday suitable overall unit of the remote control 1 ensured. This fills the bottom 12 of the final element 39 the area of breakthrough 37 in the main body 2 completely off.

To make a battery change, it is necessary that in the end 22 a pressure on the bottom 12 is exercised so that it comes to a solution of locking. Subsequently, the middle part 3 with the conclusion element 39 be removed laterally, resulting in a smooth change of the battery 24 allows.

Such a transmitter 1 . 21 , with parallel upper side 7 to the bottom 12 , can with a modified design of the middle part 3 inexpensively converted for other type designations.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

transmitter

2

body

3

centerpiece

4

radius

5

display element

6

rounding

7

top

8th

end

9

operating element

10

operating element

11

operating element

12

bottom

13

shadow

14

side surface

15

front

16

front

17

rounding

18

operating element

19

operating element

20

operating element

21

transmitter

22

end

23

display

24

battery

25

battery holder

26

breakthrough

27

breakthrough

28

breakthrough

29

intermediate element

30

connection

31

catch projection

32

button

33

button

34

button

35

electronic board

36

spacer

37

breakthrough

38

Clear cut

39

termination element

40

opposite catch

41

battery room

42

opposite catch

43

spacer

44

board space

45

notch

46

head Start

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• DE 202006017315 U1 [0002]

Claims (10)

Hand-held transmitter (1, 21) with a housing which is used to activate a door drive, preferably a garage door drive, with an electronic board on an electronics board, which has at least one transmitting device, wherein the electronics are powered by a battery with energy, and with operating elements (9 , 10, 11), characterized in that the housing includes a substantially rectangular base body (2), with straight, parallel side surfaces (14), wherein in the base body (2) a closing element (39) with a straight underside removably recessed is, wherein the end element (39) laterally comprehensive part of the base body (2) includes rounded, parallel end faces (15, 16), which in upper end portions (8, 22) pass, and that from above into the main body (2 ) usable center piece (3), which is connected to the closing element (39) is used, wherein the unit of central part (3) and Ab locking element (39) latching with the base body (2) is connectable and removable connectable, wherein in the assembled state, an upper side (7) of the central piece (3) substantially parallel to the underside (12), and in that the upper side (7) of the Middle piece (3) with openings (26, 27, 28) for the operating elements (9, 10, 11) is provided, wherein the operating elements (9, 10, 11) movable with a below the central piece (3) arranged intermediate element (29) are connected so that the controls (9, 10, 11) on the electronics board (35) arranged keys (32, 33, 34) can act upon actuation. Hand transmitter to Claim 1 , characterized in that the intermediate element (29) is connected to the center piece (3). Hand transmitter to Claim 1 , characterized in that at one end of the electronic board (35) a battery holder (25) with a replaceable battery (24) is arranged. Hand transmitter to Claim 3 , characterized in that the electronic board (35) between the end member (39) and the unit of central piece (3) and intermediate element (29) is arranged and fixed so that at a separation of the closing element (39) from the base body (2) the battery (24) becomes accessible. Hand transmitter according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in its length training the middle piece (3), the intermediate element (29) in the region of the battery (24) only partially covered. Hand transmitter to Claim 1 , characterized in that the side surfaces (14) of the base body (2) extend in their longitudinal extension parallel to one another, wherein between the side surfaces (14) an opening (27) for receiving the end element (39) is formed, and that the main body ( 2), starting from the underside (12) via radii (17) in end faces (15, 16) to upper side formed end portions (8, 22), wherein the end portions (8, 22) with the top (7) of the center piece on lie at the same level and parallel to the bottom (12). Hand transmitter according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the side surfaces (14) are provided at their ends with fillets (17) which open to the end regions (8, 22) and the end regions (8, 22) are of different sizes in that the end region (22) is smaller than the end region (8) which can be inserted in the mounted state of the central part (3) and the end element (39) for partially covering the battery (24). Hand transmitter according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hand-held transmitter (1) has a display element (5, 23). Hand transmitter according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the operating elements (9, 10, 11) with each other or in an oblique arrangement to the side surfaces (14) in the middle piece (3) are embedded. Hand transmitter according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing of the hand-held transmitter (1) consists of plastic, wherein the base body (2) and the middle piece (3) can be designed in the same or uneven color design.

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