EP0057771B1 - Time switch device - Google Patents

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EP0057771B1
EP0057771B1 EP81110563A EP81110563A EP0057771B1 EP 0057771 B1 EP0057771 B1 EP 0057771B1 EP 81110563 A EP81110563 A EP 81110563A EP 81110563 A EP81110563 A EP 81110563A EP 0057771 B1 EP0057771 B1 EP 0057771B1
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    • G04C—ELECTROMECHANICAL CLOCKS OR WATCHES
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    • G04C23/24—Mechanisms continuously running to relate the operation(s) to the time of day for operating one device at a number of different times with the actuating element carried by a disc the actuating element controlling another element mechanically

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  • the invention relates to a time switch device with the features according to the first part of patent claim 1.
  • the width of this front plate is as small as possible, in particular not wider than 50 mm, in the case of a usually determined, standard height of the front plate of a shoe. It should be ensured that the time slice of the time switch device has the largest possible outer diameter in order to achieve a sufficiently fine-level programming by means of the switching tabs provided on the circumference of the time slice.
  • a timer installed on a shoe is known, the time or switching disk of which is obviously larger in outside diameter than the width of the front plate or front plate there.
  • the time or switching disk is accommodated there in the insert such that only a small circular section of the disk protrudes from a slot in the front plate or front plate.
  • time slice i.e. The switch tabs are only placed on the disc in the area of the circle that protrudes from the front plate.
  • the time slice must therefore be rotated section by section for programming. It is also not possible to see the entire programming scope on the time slice at a glance.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a time switch device for installation in inserts, which is not only provided with a time slice of relatively large outer diameter, but in which the time slice can be operated, programmed and read easily and clearly with the switching tabs provided on the circumference.
  • the time switch device with the time slice is arranged on an insert, and that this insert can in turn be used in an insert corresponding to the standards and can be pulled out of this standard insert for operating and programming the time slice.
  • time slice with the switching tabs is arranged on a slide-in module which can be pulled out for operation and programming from a second slide-in module or directly from a subrack or other housing.
  • the time slice can be mechanically decoupled from the drive for the duration of the operation or programming, or, if this should be advantageous for certain designs, can remain in direct engagement with the drive by a pivotable between the drive and the time slice for transmitting the drive torque Angular gear is provided.
  • An advantage of such a time switch device according to the invention is not only the relatively large outside diameter of a time slice which is possible there, which, when inserted for the standard use of so-called European maps as the inner board format, can have an outside diameter of up to 100 mm, but also the relatively small diameter that can be achieved thereby Switching time interval between two adjacent switching tabs on the time slice.
  • Another advantage is the simple and unproblematic operation and programming of time slices arranged in this way in the pulled-out state, which are easily visible from the front of the plug-in unit in the inserted state, especially since they can reach through with part of their circumference if necessary.
  • FIG. 1 essentially shows a subrack 1 in cross section with an insert 2 inserted there, on which a time switch device 3 in the form of a time switch is arranged. 4 there designates a time slice of the time switching device 3 on which programmable switching tabs 5 are provided. 6 denotes a time scale on the front / face side 7 of the time slice 4. A scale comparable to that with the number 6 can be provided on the end face 8 of the time slice 4. This scale was designated with the number 9.
  • the time slice 4 is arranged perpendicular to the front board 10 of the insert 2 and can expediently reach through part of its circumference through the board, so that the scales 6 and 9, but especially the scale 9, of which Front of the slot can be seen. It is expediently provided that the scale 9 and its time division to the scale 6 and their reference points can be angularly offset, as will be explained in more detail in one of the following sections of the description.
  • the time slice 4 can have a maximum diameter corresponding to the height of the insert 2 or its back plate.
  • the present arrangement according to the invention thus ensures the largest possible diameter for the switching riders 5 arranged on the circumference, so that a relatively small switching time interval between two mutually adjacent switching riders 5 is ensured.
  • the spatial height of the front-side circuit board 10 can be 128.5 mm and the width 50 mm or less.
  • the time switch 3 there can be designed as a so-called module and can be mounted on the board inside the slot.
  • the rear wall of such a time switch device 3 is already designed as a corresponding slide-in board, and which is guided in corresponding guide rails 12 of the rack 1.
  • 14 denotes a switching star of the time switching device 3, which is acted upon by switching cams of the switching tabs 5 in accordance with the switching program.
  • the time scale 6 is also related to the spatial position of this switching star 14 and is used not only for reading but in particular for programming aid for the switching tabs 5.
  • the scale 9 is provided, which, however, must be offset from the scale 6 by the angle between the reference mark 15 on the switching star 14 and the front reference mark 16 on the circuit board 10 or a cover 17 provided there a transparent material.
  • the slide-in module 2 is pulled out of the rack 1, or another frame or housing, as shown in FIG. 2.
  • the electrical connection to the female connectors 13 can be disconnected there for programming. If this is not to be done, then a flexible line adapter can be provided between the female connectors 13 on the insert 2 and on the stationary component carrier 1.
  • an additional slide-in unit 22 with a time switch 3 is provided on a corresponding slide-in module 2, if this should be large enough or should also carry other devices, which according to the invention for programming the time slice 4 can be pulled out of the slot 2.
  • the electrical connection between the insert 22 and the insert 2 or the subrack can be released or maintained via a flexible adapter.
  • only the time slice 4 for programming can be removed from the front of the board 10 of the insert 2 or 22, according to FIGS. 1 and 3, and that the remaining elements of a time switch device 3 remain on the inserted insert 2.
  • the time slice can be stored there on a so-called scissors 23 for this purpose, which makes them captive and additionally facilitates programming.
  • the front opening in the circuit board 10 can be closed by a hinged cover glass 24.
  • the time slice 4 can be provided on the circumference with a toothed ring 25 which, on the one hand, serves to engage a drive pinion 26 in the inserted state of the time slice 4 and, on the other hand, can serve as a knurl for setting the time slice 4 in the inserted state, in particular for setting the time. If the drive of the time slice 4 also during such programming or during such an embodiment the general maintenance must be ensured, the mechanical power flow can be maintained via a so-called pivotable angle gear 27. Such a transmission 27 can be mounted directly on the bearing scissors 23 shown there.
  • an insert 2, 22 can have any size and design if necessary.
  • several time slices 4 with different round-trip times can of course also be arranged coaxially with one another, e.g. with a time switch for a day and a week program, or for time relays with several different time ranges.
  • time slice 4 individually or together with a time switching device, is arranged so that it cannot be pulled out but can be pivoted out on an insert.

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Time switch is arranged on a plug-in unit for a system housing containing various side-by-side unit components. The time switch includes a rotatable timing disk disposed for rotation about a lateral axis longitudinal of the housing and having a circumferential portion exposed exterior of a front plate of the plug-in unit. The disk is circumferentially formed with time range scale markings and has adjustable switch riders attached along the circumference for selectively triggering control switch as the disk rotates.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Zeitschalteinrichtung mit den Merkmalen nach dem ersten Teil des Patentanspruchs 1.The invention relates to a time switch device with the features according to the first part of patent claim 1.

Bei derartigen Einschüben ist es erforderlich, daß bei einer üblicherweise bestimmten, normgemäßen Höhe der Vorderplatine eines Einschuhs die Breite dieser Vorderplatine so klein wie möglich, insbesondere nicht breiter als 50 mm, ist. Dabei soll sichergestellt sein, daß die Zeitscheibe der Zeitschalteinrichtung einen größt möglichen Außendurchmesser besitzt, zur Erzielung einer hinreichend feinstufigen Programmierung mittels der am Umfang der Zeitscheibe vorgesehenen Schaltreiter.In the case of such inserts, it is necessary for the width of this front plate to be as small as possible, in particular not wider than 50 mm, in the case of a usually determined, standard height of the front plate of a shoe. It should be ensured that the time slice of the time switch device has the largest possible outer diameter in order to achieve a sufficiently fine-level programming by means of the switching tabs provided on the circumference of the time slice.

Aus der DE-U- 80 15 245 ist eine auf einem Einschuh eingebaute Schaltuhr bekannt, deren Zeit- oder Schaltscheibe im außendurchmesser offensichtlich größer ist als die dortige Breite der Vorderplatine oder Frontplatte. Die Zeit- oder Schaltscheibe ist dort derart im Einschub untergebracht, daß nur ein kleiner Kreisabschnitt der Scheibe aus einem Schlitz in der Vorderplatine oder Frontplatte herausragt.From DE-U-80 15 245 a timer installed on a shoe is known, the time or switching disk of which is obviously larger in outside diameter than the width of the front plate or front plate there. The time or switching disk is accommodated there in the insert such that only a small circular section of the disk protrudes from a slot in the front plate or front plate.

Die Programmierung der Zeitscheibe, d.h. des Aufsetzen der Schaltreiter auf die Scheibe erfolgt dort ausschließlich im Bereich des Kreisabschnitts, der aus der Vorderplatine herausragt. Die Zeitscheibe muß zur Programmierung deßhalb abschnittsweise gedreht werden. Es ist dort auch nicht möglich, mit einem Blick den gesamten Programmierungsumfang auf der Zeitscheibe einzusehen.Programming the time slice, i.e. The switch tabs are only placed on the disc in the area of the circle that protrudes from the front plate. The time slice must therefore be rotated section by section for programming. It is also not possible to see the entire programming scope on the time slice at a glance.

Aus der US-A-4 102492 ist ein elektronisches Programmsteuergerät ersichtlich, mit einem optoelektronischen Programmträger, der in der Form einer inaktiven ebenen Platte, auf einem aus dem Gehäuse herausziehbaren schubladenartigen Einschub gelagert ist.From US-A-4 102492 an electronic program control device can be seen, with an optoelectronic program carrier, which is mounted in the form of an inactive flat plate, on a drawer-like insert that can be pulled out of the housing.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde eine Zeitschalteinrichtung für den Einbau in Einschüben zu schaffen, die nicht nur mit einer Zeitscheibe relativ großen Außendurchmessers versehen ist, sondern bei der die Zeitscheibe mit den am Umfang vorgesehenen Schaltreitern einfach und übersichtlich bedient, programmiert und abgelesen werden kann.The invention has for its object to provide a time switch device for installation in inserts, which is not only provided with a time slice of relatively large outer diameter, but in which the time slice can be operated, programmed and read easily and clearly with the switching tabs provided on the circumference.

Diese Aufgabe wird mit den Merkmalen im kennzeichnenden Teil des Patentanspruchs 1 gelöst. In abhängigen Ansprüchen sind weitere Merkmale beansprucht.This object is achieved with the features in the characterizing part of patent claim 1. Further features are claimed in dependent claims.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist es auch vorgesehen, daß die Zeitschalteinrichtung mit der Zeitscheibe auf einem Einschub angeordnet ist, und daß dieser Einschub wiederum in einem, den Normen entsprechenden Einschub einsetzbar und zur Bedienung und Programmierung der Zeitscheibe aus diesem normgemäßen Einschub herausziehbar ist.In a further development of the invention, it is also provided that the time switch device with the time slice is arranged on an insert, and that this insert can in turn be used in an insert corresponding to the standards and can be pulled out of this standard insert for operating and programming the time slice.

Es ist auch vorgesehen, daß nur die Zeitscheibe mit den Schaltreitern auf einem Einschub angeordnet ist, der zur Bedienung und Programmierung aus einem zweiten Einschub oder unmittelhar aus einem Baugruppenträger oder einem sonstigen Gehäuse herausziehbar ist. Die Zeitscheibe kann dort für die Dauer der Bedienung oder der Programmierung mechanisch vom Antrieb abgekoppelt sein, oder wenn dies für bestimmte Ausführungen von Vorteil sein sollte, mittelbar mit dem Antrieb in Eingriff verbleiben, indem zwischen dem Antrieb und der Zeitscheibe zur Übertragung des Antriebsmomentes ein verschwenkbares Winkelgetriebe vorgesehen ist.It is also provided that only the time slice with the switching tabs is arranged on a slide-in module which can be pulled out for operation and programming from a second slide-in module or directly from a subrack or other housing. The time slice can be mechanically decoupled from the drive for the duration of the operation or programming, or, if this should be advantageous for certain designs, can remain in direct engagement with the drive by a pivotable between the drive and the time slice for transmitting the drive torque Angular gear is provided.

Vorteilhaft bei einer erfindungsgemäßen derartigen Zeitschalteinrichtung ist nicht nur der dort mögliche relativ große Außendurchmesser einer Zeitscheibe, der bei einem Einschub für die normgemäße Verwendung sogenannter Europa-Karten als inneres Platinenformat, einen Außendurchmesser bis zu 100 mm betragen kann, sondern auch des dadurch erzielbaren relativ kleinen Schaltzeitabstandes zweier einander benachbarter Schaltreiter auf der Zeitscheibe.An advantage of such a time switch device according to the invention is not only the relatively large outside diameter of a time slice which is possible there, which, when inserted for the standard use of so-called European maps as the inner board format, can have an outside diameter of up to 100 mm, but also the relatively small diameter that can be achieved thereby Switching time interval between two adjacent switching tabs on the time slice.

Vorteilhaft ist ferner die einfach und unproblematische Bedienung und Programmierung derart angeordneter Zeitscheiben in herausgezogenem Zustand, die in eingeschobenem Zustand von der Vorderseite des Einschubs her gut einsehbar sind, zumal sie dort mit einem Teil ihres Umfanges erforderlichenfalls hindurchgreifen können.Another advantage is the simple and unproblematic operation and programming of time slices arranged in this way in the pulled-out state, which are easily visible from the front of the plug-in unit in the inserted state, especially since they can reach through with part of their circumference if necessary.

Außerdem besteht dort die Möglichkeit der Anordnung eines einbaufertigen Zeitschalteinrichtungsmoduls auf einem Einschub, der heim Herausziehen und Programmieren erforderlichenfalls elektrisch von der trägergestellrückseitigen Feder- oder Anschlußleiste getrennt werden kann.In addition, there is the possibility of arranging a ready-to-install time switch device module on a slide-in module which, if necessary, can be removed electrically from the spring-mounted or terminal strip at the back of the support frame when being pulled out and programmed.

Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung sind in der Zeichnung dargestellt und werden im folgenden näher erläutert. Es zeigen

  • Fig. 1 eine Seitenansicht einer Zeitschalteinrichtung nach der Erfindung auf einem Einschub, der in einem Baugruppenträger eingeschoben ist,
  • Fig. 2 die Einrichtung nach Fig. 1, wobei der Einschub zur Programmierung herausgezogen ist,
  • Fig. 3 eine Zeitschalteinrichtung nach der Erfindung auf einem Einschub, der seinerseits in einem Einschub gelagert ist in programmierfähigem Lagezustand,
  • Fig. 4 eine Einrichtung nach Fig. 1 oder 3, bei der nur die Zeitscheibe herausziehbar ist und
  • Fig. 5 eine Einrichtung nach Fig. 4 mit einer schwenkbaren Antriebskopplung des Kraftflusses zwischen Zeitscheibe und Antrieb.
Embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawing and are explained in more detail below. Show it
  • 1 is a side view of a time switch device according to the invention on an insert that is inserted in a rack,
  • 2 shows the device according to FIG. 1, the slide-in unit being pulled out for programming,
  • 3 shows a time switch device according to the invention on an insert, which in turn is mounted in an insert in a programmable position,
  • Fig. 4 shows a device according to Fig. 1 or 3, in which only the time slice can be pulled out and
  • 5 shows a device according to FIG. 4 with a pivotable drive coupling of the force flow between the time slice and the drive.

Die Fig. 1 zeigt im wesentlichen einen Baugruppenträger 1 im Querschnitt mit einem dort eingesetzten Einschub 2, auf dem eine Zeitschalteinrichtung 3 in Form einer Schaltuhr angeordnet ist. 4 bezeichnet dort eine Zeitscheibe der Zeitschalteinrichtung 3, auf der programmierbare Schaltreiter 5 vorgesehen sind. 6 bezeichnet eine Zeitskala auf der Vorder-/ Planseite 7 der Zeitscheibe 4. Eine vergleichbare Skala wie die mit der Ziffer 6 kann auf der Stirnseite 8 der Zeitscheibe 4 vorgesehen sein. Diese Skala wurde mit der Ziffer 9 bezeichnet.1 essentially shows a subrack 1 in cross section with an insert 2 inserted there, on which a time switch device 3 in the form of a time switch is arranged. 4 there designates a time slice of the time switching device 3 on which programmable switching tabs 5 are provided. 6 denotes a time scale on the front / face side 7 of the time slice 4. A scale comparable to that with the number 6 can be provided on the end face 8 of the time slice 4. This scale was designated with the number 9.

Wie aus der Figur ersichtlich, ist gemäß der Erfindung die Zeitscheibe 4 senkrecht zur vorderseitigen Platine 10 des Einschubs 2 angeordnet und kann zweckmäßigerweise mit einem Teil ihres Umfangs durch die Platine hindurchgreifen, sodaß die Skalen 6 und 9, insbesondere jedoch die Skala 9, von der Vorderseite des Einschubs her eingesehen werden kann. Dabei ist es zweckmäßigerweise vorgesehen, daß die Skala 9 und deren zeitliche Einteilung zur Skala 6 und deren Bezugspunkte winkelmäßig versetzt sein können, wie in einem der folgenden Abschnitte der Beschreibung noch näher erläutert wird.As can be seen from the figure, according to the invention, the time slice 4 is arranged perpendicular to the front board 10 of the insert 2 and can expediently reach through part of its circumference through the board, so that the scales 6 and 9, but especially the scale 9, of which Front of the slot can be seen. It is expediently provided that the scale 9 and its time division to the scale 6 and their reference points can be angularly offset, as will be explained in more detail in one of the following sections of the description.

Die Zeitscheibe 4 kann bei einem derartigen Einschub 2 einen maximalen Durchmesser entsprechend der Höhe des Einschubs 2 bzw. dessen rückseitiger Platine aufweisen. Insbesondere durch die vorliegende erfindungsgemäße Anordnung ist somit ein größtmöglicher Durchmesser für die, am Umfang angeordneten, Schaltreiter 5 gewährleistet, so daß ein relativ kleiner Schaltzeitabstand zwischen zwei, einander benachharten, Schaltreitern 5 gewährleistet ist.In the case of such an insert 2, the time slice 4 can have a maximum diameter corresponding to the height of the insert 2 or its back plate. In particular, the present arrangement according to the invention thus ensures the largest possible diameter for the switching riders 5 arranged on the circumference, so that a relatively small switching time interval between two mutually adjacent switching riders 5 is ensured.

Die räumliche Höhe der vorderseitigen Platine 10 kann im Beispiel normgemäß 128,5 mm und die Breite 50 mm oder weniger betragen. Die dortige Zeitschalteinrichtung 3 kann als sogenannter Modul ausgebildet und auf der einschubinneren Platine gelagert sein. Es ist jedoch auch möglich, daß die Rückwand einer derartigen Zeitschalteinrichtung 3 bereits als entsprechende Einschubplatine ausgebildet ist, und die in entsprechenden Führungsschienen 12 des Baugruppenträgers 1 geführt ist. 13 bezeichnet dort Federleisten am Baugruppenträger 1 für den elektrischen Anschluß der Zeitschalteinrichtung 3, insbesondere sowohl für die Stromzufuhr für den Antrieb als auch für die Anschlüsse elektrischer Steuerkontakte der Zeitschalteinrichtung 3.In the example, the spatial height of the front-side circuit board 10 can be 128.5 mm and the width 50 mm or less. The time switch 3 there can be designed as a so-called module and can be mounted on the board inside the slot. However, it is also possible that the rear wall of such a time switch device 3 is already designed as a corresponding slide-in board, and which is guided in corresponding guide rails 12 of the rack 1. 13 there denotes female connectors on the subrack 1 for the electrical connection of the time switch device 3, in particular both for the power supply for the drive and for the connections of electrical control contacts of the time switch device 3.

Im gezeigten Beispiel ist mit 14 ein Schaltstern der Zeitschalteinrichtung 3 bezeichnet, der schaltprogrammkonform von Schaltnocken der Schaltreiter 5 beaufschlagt wird. Auf die räumliche Lage dieses Schaltsternes 14 ist auch die Zeitskala 6 bezogen, die nicht nur der Ablesung sondern insbesondere der Programmierunghilfe für die Schaltreiter 5 dient. Zur vorderseitigen Ablesung der Zeitscheibe 4 jedoch ist insbesondere die Skala 9 vorgesehen, die zur Skala 6 jedoch versetzt sein muß und zwar um den Winkel zwischen der Bezugsmarke 15 am Schaltstern 14 und der vorderseitigen Bezugsmarke 16 auf der Platine 10 oder einer dort vorgesehenen Abdeckung 17 aus einem transparenten Werkstoff.In the example shown, 14 denotes a switching star of the time switching device 3, which is acted upon by switching cams of the switching tabs 5 in accordance with the switching program. The time scale 6 is also related to the spatial position of this switching star 14 and is used not only for reading but in particular for programming aid for the switching tabs 5. For the front reading of the time slice 4, however, in particular the scale 9 is provided, which, however, must be offset from the scale 6 by the angle between the reference mark 15 on the switching star 14 and the front reference mark 16 on the circuit board 10 or a cover 17 provided there a transparent material.

Zur Programmierung der Zeitscheibe 4 wird der Einschub 2 aus dem Baugruppenträger 1, oder einem sonstigen Gestell oder Gehäuse herauegezogen, wie die Figur 2 näher zeigt. Zur Programmierung kann dort der elektrische Anschluß an den Federleisten 13 getrennt werden. Soll dies nicht geschehen, dann kann zwischen den Federleisten 13 am Einschub 2 und am stationären Bauelementeträger 1 ein flexibler Leitungsadapter vorgesehen sein.To program the time slice 4, the slide-in module 2 is pulled out of the rack 1, or another frame or housing, as shown in FIG. 2. The electrical connection to the female connectors 13 can be disconnected there for programming. If this is not to be done, then a flexible line adapter can be provided between the female connectors 13 on the insert 2 and on the stationary component carrier 1.

Das Herausziehen des Einschubs 2 zur Programmierung der Zeitscheibe 4 ist kein Nachteil, sondern erweist sich nur als Vorteil durch die dadurch erzielbare relativ große Zeitscheibe 4, die ohnehin gewöhnlich nur selten umprogrammiert wird. Die Lauffunktion als auch die Zeitablesung kann von der Vorderseite des Einschubs der erfolgen, wo ein relativ großer Umfangsbereich eingesehen werden kann, 18 bezeichnet dort einen Handgriff zum Herausziehen des Einschubs 2 und 19 kennzeichnet einen Drehknopf zur Betätigung der Zeitscheibe 4. Es kann dort in jedem Falle vorgesehen sein, daß mit einem von der Vorderseite her bedienbaren, insbesonderen mechanischen Kontakt 20 in der Form eines Druckknopfes, der Schaltstern 14 beaufschlagt werden kann, zur Vorwegnahme einer zeitgesteuerten Schaltung durch die Schaltreiter 5. Dieser mechanische Kontakt kann den Schaltstern 14 oder ein entsprechendes Schaltrad am Schaltstern 14 unmittelbar beaufschlagen.Pulling out the insert 2 for programming the time slice 4 is not a disadvantage, but only proves to be an advantage due to the relatively large time slice 4 that can be achieved thereby, which is usually only rarely reprogrammed anyway. The running function as well as the time reading can take place from the front of the slide-in, where a relatively large circumferential area can be seen, 18 denotes a handle for pulling out the slide-in 2 and 19 denotes a rotary knob for actuating the time slice 4. It can be used in everyone It should be provided that with a mechanical contact 20, which can be operated from the front, in particular in the form of a push button, the switching star 14 can be acted upon, in anticipation of a time-controlled switching by the switching tabs 5. This mechanical contact can be the switching star 14 or a corresponding one Actuate the switching wheel on the switching star 14 immediately.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann es nach der Figur 3 vorgesehen sein, daß auf einem entsprechenden Einschub 2, wenn dieser entsprechend groß sein sollte oder noch anderer Einrichtungen tragen soll, ein zusätzlicher Einschub 22 mit einer Zeitschalteinrichtung 3 vorgesehen ist, der gemäß der Erfindung zum Programmieren der Zeitscheibe 4 aus dem Einschub 2 herausziehbar ist. Auch hier kann, wie zuvor bereits geschildert die elektrische Verbindung zwischen dem Einschub 22 und dem Einschub 2 oder dem Baugruppenträger gelöst oder über einen flexiblen Adapter aufrecht erhalten werden.In a further development of the invention, it can be provided according to FIG. 3 that an additional slide-in unit 22 with a time switch 3 is provided on a corresponding slide-in module 2, if this should be large enough or should also carry other devices, which according to the invention for programming the time slice 4 can be pulled out of the slot 2. Here too, as already described, the electrical connection between the insert 22 and the insert 2 or the subrack can be released or maintained via a flexible adapter.

Es kann jedoch auch vorgesehen sein, daß nach einer weiteren Ausführungsform, die die Figur 4 zeigt, von der Vorderseite der Platine 10 des Einschubs 2 oder 22, nach Fig. 1 his 3, her bedienbar nur die Zeitscheibe 4 zur Programmierung herausnehmhar ist und daß die übrigen Elemente einer Zeitschalteinrichtung 3 auf dem eingeschobenen Einschub 2 verbleiben. Insbesondere kann dort die Zeitscheibe zu diesem Zwecke auf einer sogenannten Schere 23 gelagert sein, die sie damit unverlierbar macht und die Programmierung zusätzlich erleichtert. Die vorderseitige Öffnung in der Platine 10 kann durch ein aufklappbares Abdeckglas 24 verschlossen werden. Die Zeitscheibe 4 kann am Umfang mit einem Zahnkranz 25 versehen sein, der einerseits in eingeschobenen Zustand der Zeitscheibe 4 dem Eingriff mit einem Antriebsritzel 26 dient und der andererseits als Rändel zur Einstellung der Zeitscheibe 4 im eingeschobenen Zustand, insbesondere zur Zeiteinstellung dienen kann. Sofern auch bei einer derartigen Ausführung der Antrieb der Zeitscheibe 4 während der Programmierung oder der allgemeinen Wartung sichergestellt sein muß, kann der mechanische Kraftfluß über ein sogenanntes verschwenkbares Winkelgetriebe 27 aufrecht erhalten werden. Ein derartiges Getriebe 27 kann unmittelhar auf der dort gezeigten Lager-Schere 23 gelagert sein.However, it can also be provided that, according to a further embodiment, which is shown in FIG. 4, only the time slice 4 for programming can be removed from the front of the board 10 of the insert 2 or 22, according to FIGS. 1 and 3, and that the remaining elements of a time switch device 3 remain on the inserted insert 2. In particular, the time slice can be stored there on a so-called scissors 23 for this purpose, which makes them captive and additionally facilitates programming. The front opening in the circuit board 10 can be closed by a hinged cover glass 24. The time slice 4 can be provided on the circumference with a toothed ring 25 which, on the one hand, serves to engage a drive pinion 26 in the inserted state of the time slice 4 and, on the other hand, can serve as a knurl for setting the time slice 4 in the inserted state, in particular for setting the time. If the drive of the time slice 4 also during such programming or during such an embodiment the general maintenance must be ensured, the mechanical power flow can be maintained via a so-called pivotable angle gear 27. Such a transmission 27 can be mounted directly on the bearing scissors 23 shown there.

Es liegt im Rahmen der Erfindung, daß ein Einschub 2, 22 jede beliebige Größe und Gestaltung annehmen kann falls dies erforderlich ist. Dabei können natürlich auch mehrere Zeitscheiben 4 mit zueinander verschiedennen Umlaufzeiten, koaxial zueinander angeordnet sein z.B. bei einer Schaltuhr für ein Tag- und ein Wochenprogramm, oder für Zeitrelais mit mehreren voneinander verschiedenen Zeitbereichen.It is within the scope of the invention that an insert 2, 22 can have any size and design if necessary. Of course, several time slices 4 with different round-trip times can of course also be arranged coaxially with one another, e.g. with a time switch for a day and a week program, or for time relays with several different time ranges.

Auch ist es möglich, daß die Zeitscheibe 4 einzeln oder zusammen mit einer Zeitschalteinrichtung nicht herausziehbar, sondern herausschwenkbar auf einem Einschub angeordnet ist.It is also possible that the time slice 4, individually or together with a time switching device, is arranged so that it cannot be pulled out but can be pivoted out on an insert.

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1. A time switch device in a slide-in unit (2) which is arranged in an assembly carrier (1) or other housing, comprising a time disc (4) which has its front side (7) arranged at right angles to the front plate (10) of the slide-in unit (2), the time disc (4) having an outer diameter which is greater than the width of the front plate (10) of the slide-in unit (2), programmable switching slide contacts (5) arranged on the periphery of the time disc (4), the time disc (4) having an installed position in the slide-in unit (2) such that only a small circular section of the switching disc protrudes from a slot in the front plate (10), characterised in that in order to programme the switching slide contacts (5), the time disc (4) can be individually pulled or swivelled from the slide-in unit (2, 22), or, together with the slide-in unit (2, 22), from the assembly carrier (1) or the said housing.
2. A time switch device as claimed in Claim 1, characterised in that the time disc (4) can be pulled or swivelled from the slide-in unit (2, 22) by means of a lazy-tongs action (23). 3. A time switch device as claimed in Claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the drive coupling between the time disc (4) and the time switch device (3) is released or secured by means of a pivotable gear (27) during programming.
4. A time switch device as claimed in Claim 1, characterised in that the time disc (4) is arranged on a special slide-in unit (22), by itself or together with the time switch device (3); that said special slide-in unit (22) is arranged on the proper slide-in unit (2) which is positioned in said assembly carrier (1) or in said other housing; and that, in order to programme the time disc (4), the special slide-in unit (22) can be pulled from the proper slide-in unit (2).
5. A time switch device.as claimed in one of Claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the time disc (4) is arranged oil a time switch device (3) which is constructed in modular fashion and which is supported on a plate of the slide-in unit (2); and that, in order to programme the +ime disc (4), the pulled-out slide-in unit (2) is electrically released in the region of spring strips (13) or is there permanently connected to the current supply and the control lines through a flexible, conductive adaptor.
6. A time switch device according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterised in that several time discs (4), particularly for different time switching programmes, are arranged coaxially to one another.
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