DE29713572U1 - Operating and control unit for motor vehicles - Google Patents

Operating and control unit for motor vehicles

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DE29713572U1
DE29713572U1 DE29713572U DE29713572U DE29713572U1 DE 29713572 U1 DE29713572 U1 DE 29713572U1 DE 29713572 U DE29713572 U DE 29713572U DE 29713572 U DE29713572 U DE 29713572U DE 29713572 U1 DE29713572 U1 DE 29713572U1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K35/00—Instruments specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
    • B60K35/10—Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K35/00—Instruments specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D1/00—Steering controls, i.e. means for initiating a change of direction of the vehicle
    • B62D1/02—Steering controls, i.e. means for initiating a change of direction of the vehicle vehicle-mounted
    • B62D1/04—Hand wheels
    • B62D1/046—Adaptations on rotatable parts of the steering wheel for accommodation of switches

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Bedien- und Steuereinheit für KraftfahrzeugeOperating and control unit for motor vehicles

Die Erfindung betrifft eine besonders ergonomische und die Fahrsicherheit erhöhende Bedien- und Steuereinheit (1) sowie Anzeigeeinheit (2) in Kraftfahrzeugen (Kfz).The invention relates to a particularly ergonomic operating and control unit (1) and display unit (2) in motor vehicles (motor vehicles) which increases driving safety.

Die Bedien- und Steuereinheit besteht aus mehreren Einzeleingabe-Elementen (3), angebracht im oberen Bereich der Kfz-Lenkradnabe (4)(auch Lenkrad-Pralltopf genannt). Diese Einzel-Eingabe-Elemente sind z.B. ertastbare Schalter, Taster, Steuerknüppel oder Steuerkugeln und stehen gegebenenfalls in Verbindung mit lokal assoziierbaren Anzeigefeldern (6) in der Anzeigeeinheit (2) des Kfz.The operating and control unit consists of several individual input elements (3), mounted in the upper area of the vehicle steering wheel hub (4) (also called the steering wheel impact absorber). These individual input elements are, for example, tactile switches, buttons, joysticks or control balls and are possibly connected to locally associated display fields (6) in the display unit (2) of the vehicle.

Die Erfindung betrifft die Verbesserung hinsichtlich Bedienungskomfort und Bedienungssicherheit gegenüber dem Stand der Technik, wo im Lenkrad meist nur die Signalsteuerung für die Hupe untergebracht ist.The invention relates to the improvement in terms of operating comfort and operating safety compared to the prior art, where the steering wheel usually only accommodates the signal control for the horn.

Die Nutzung der Bedien- und Steuereinheit ist im Wesentlichen auf Zeiten der Geradeausfahrt oder des Kfz-Stillstandes beschränkt. Dies wird jedoch nicht als Nachteil gesehen, sondern dient gleichzeitig der Sicherheit. Die übliche Anzeigeeinheit ist ja auch nur während der Geradeausfahrt voll sichtbar und damit nutzbar.The use of the operating and control unit is essentially limited to times when the vehicle is driving straight ahead or stationary. However, this is not seen as a disadvantage, but rather serves to improve safety. The usual display unit is only fully visible and therefore usable when driving straight ahead.

Die Nutzung der Bedien- und Steuereinheit kann sich auf vielfältigste Anwendungen beziehen. Beispiele hierfür sind Steuerung der Kfz-Innenbeleuchtung, Steuerung und Bedienung der Kfz-Innentemperatur, einschließlich Klimatisierung und Belüftung, Einstellungen der Rückspiegel, Einstellungen der Fahrersitze, Einstellungen des Rundfunkgerätes, Bedienung des Telefons, Einstellungen und Bedienung von Navigationsgeräten, Einstellung und Bedienung von Fahrhilfen. Besonders in Verbindung mit den Anzeigefeldern (6) sind Mehrfachnutzungen der Bedien- und Steuereinheit möglich.The use of the operating and control unit can relate to a wide variety of applications. Examples of this are control of the vehicle interior lighting, control and operation of the vehicle interior temperature, including air conditioning and ventilation, adjustment of the rear-view mirror, adjustment of the driver's seat, adjustment of the radio, operation of the telephone, settings and operation of navigation devices, setting and operation of driving aids. Multiple uses of the operating and control unit are possible, especially in conjunction with the display fields (6).

Die Bedien- und Steuereinheit dient insbesondere der Verbesserung der Sicherheit, da zur Betätigung der Steuerelemente nur geringe Handbewegungen zu machen sind und auch bei der Bewegungskoordination nur geringe Augenbewegungen erforderlich sind. Dies ist wesentlich gegenüber dem Stand der Technik, wo die entsprechenden Steuerelemente meist an der Mittelkonsole neben dem Kfz-Lenker angebracht sind und ihre Betätigung eine erhebliche Ablenkung des Gesichtsfeldes vom Verkehrsgeschehen verursachen.The operating and control unit is designed in particular to improve safety, as only small hand movements are required to operate the controls and only small eye movements are required to coordinate the movements. This is a significant improvement over the current state of the art, where the corresponding controls are usually mounted on the center console next to the vehicle's handlebars and their operation causes a significant distraction of the field of vision from the traffic.

Claims (7)

SchutzansprücheProtection claims !.Bedien- und Steuereinheit (1), dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein oder mehrere Steuerelemente (3), wie z.B. Tastschalter, Steuerknüppel, Steuerkugeln auf der Oberseite der Lenkradnabe (4) eines Kfz-Lenkrades (5) angebracht werden.!.Operating and control unit (1), characterized in that one or more control elements (3), such as pushbutton switches, joysticks, control balls, are attached to the top of the steering wheel hub (4) of a motor vehicle steering wheel (5). 2.Bedien- und Steuereinheit nach Anspruch 1., dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Steuerelemente durch Ertasten haptisch leicht identifizierbar sind, z.B. in dem diese überhöhte Kanten haben und in Gruppen, z.B. von jeweils drei Steuerelementen, eingeteilt werden.2. Operating and control unit according to claim 1, characterized in that the control elements are easily identifiable by touch, e.g. in that they have raised edges and are divided into groups, e.g. of three control elements each. 3.Bedien- und Steuereinheit nach Anspruch 1. mit Steuerelementen, die entsprechend den Bedien- und Steuerfunktionen mit Kennzeichnungen zur visuellen Identifizierung versehen sind.3. Operating and control unit according to claim 1, with control elements, which are provided with markings for visual identification in accordance with the operating and control functions. 4.Bedien- und Steuereinheit nach Anspruch 1. mit Steuerelementen die Leuchtmelder enthalten, z.B. Leuchtdioden, zur Ortung oder zur Funktionsanzeige.4. Operating and control unit according to claim 1. with control elements that contain indicator lights, e.g. light-emitting diodes, for locating or for displaying functions. 5.Bedien- und Steuereinheit nach Anspruch 1. mit Steuerelementen die als 10er Tastatur die numerische Dateneingabe ermöglichen.5. Operating and control unit according to claim 1. with control elements which enable numerical data input as a 10-key keyboard. 6.Bedien- und Steuereinheit, die eine vollständige Telefon-Bedientastatur enthält.6.Operating and control unit containing a complete telephone operating keypad. 7.Anzeigeeinheit mit alphanumerischen oder auch grafischen Anzeigesymbolen, die im Kontext zu den Steuerelementen nach Anspruch 1. stehen und auf eine Bedienung dieser Steuerelemente aufmerksam machen oder aber ihre Steuerwirkung anzeigen.7. Display unit with alphanumeric or graphic display symbols that are in the context of the control elements according to claim 1 and draw attention to the operation of these control elements or indicate their control effect.
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Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE19920525A1 (en) * 1999-05-05 2000-12-07 Daimler Chrysler Ag Steering wheel mounted control element for setting functional states in motor vehicle has
DE10207016A1 (en) * 2002-02-19 2003-11-13 Autoliv Dev Illuminatable pressure-sensitive electric sensor or switch, e.g. for motor vehicle steering wheel, has electroluminescent light source between cover layer and pressure-sensitive sensor layer

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE19920525A1 (en) * 1999-05-05 2000-12-07 Daimler Chrysler Ag Steering wheel mounted control element for setting functional states in motor vehicle has
DE10207016A1 (en) * 2002-02-19 2003-11-13 Autoliv Dev Illuminatable pressure-sensitive electric sensor or switch, e.g. for motor vehicle steering wheel, has electroluminescent light source between cover layer and pressure-sensitive sensor layer

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