EP0213296A2 - Arrangement for switching a vacuum cleaner on and off - Google Patents

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EP0213296A2
EP0213296A2 EP86108221A EP86108221A EP0213296A2 EP 0213296 A2 EP0213296 A2 EP 0213296A2 EP 86108221 A EP86108221 A EP 86108221A EP 86108221 A EP86108221 A EP 86108221A EP 0213296 A2 EP0213296 A2 EP 0213296A2
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Gernot Jacob
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H9/00—Details of switching devices, not covered by groups H01H1/00 - H01H7/00
    • H01H9/02—Bases, casings, or covers
    • H01H9/06—Casing of switch constituted by a handle serving a purpose other than the actuation of the switch, e.g. by the handle of a vacuum cleaner
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H21/00—Switches operated by an operating part in the form of a pivotable member acted upon directly by a solid body, e.g. by a hand
    • H01H21/02—Details
    • H01H21/18—Movable parts; Contacts mounted thereon
    • H01H21/22—Operating parts, e.g. handle
    • H01H21/24—Operating parts, e.g. handle biased to return to normal position upon removal of operating force
    • H01H21/26—Operating parts, e.g. handle biased to return to normal position upon removal of operating force adapted for operation by a part of the human body other than the hand, e.g. by foot

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  • the invention relates to an arrangement for switching a vacuum cleaner on and off according to the preamble of patent claim 1.
  • the switch for switching the vacuum cleaner on and off is attached to the vacuum cleaner housing, where it can be operated directly by an operator.
  • a bore is formed in the vacuum cleaner housing at a certain point, in which the switch is fastened with special fastening means.
  • the switch attached to the vacuum cleaner housing is then connected to associated electrical lines so that the switch is functional.
  • the invention has for its object to develop an arrangement for switching on and off a vacuum cleaner of the type specified in the preamble of claim 1 in such a way that its manufacture and assembly require less work, as a result of which the vacuum cleaner is generally cheaper to produce.
  • the vacuum cleaner with the arrangement for switching on and off should meet increased aesthetic requirements.
  • a circuit board is arranged under the lid of the vacuum cleaner housing, in which the switch for switching the device on and off is integrated.
  • This switch is operated from the outside of the vacuum cleaner housing via a resilient tongue of the cover.
  • the switch is preassembled on the circuit board so that it can be assembled as an integrated unit. So it is no longer necessary to attach the switch in a separate, time-consuming operation at a specific point on the vacuum cleaner housing. There is also no need to connect the previously attached switch to the associated electrical lines.
  • the manufacture and assembly of the arrangement according to the invention require only an extremely small amount of work, as a result of which the overall manufacturing costs of the vacuum cleaner can be reduced.
  • the switch located below the cover of the vacuum cleaner housing is reliably protected against damage due to improper operation. Since the switch is also arranged so that it is not visible from the outside, the overall appearance of the vacuum cleaner housing is very pleasing.
  • the cover and the resilient tongue are formed in one piece. This takes into account the requirements for cost-effective production of the components of the vacuum cleaner.
  • the resilient tongue is expediently formed by an essentially U-shaped slot through the cover wall when viewed from above.
  • the invention proposes with particular advantage that the slot is cast in a concealed manner by cutting two stamps.
  • This design enables a particularly narrow design of the slot formed between the resilient tongue and the rest of the cover, so that the space under the cover with the printed circuit board is largely protected against the ingress of dust particles.
  • the particularly narrow design of the slot the completely free mobility of the resilient tongue is ensured in this production method, since the formation of burrs which hinder this mobility is reliably prevented in the area of the slot.
  • the cover is expediently provided in the region of the slot with a circumferential reinforcing rib extending in the direction of the printed circuit board. This ver Reinforcement rib prevents the lid from being undesirably deformable in the edge area relative to the resilient tongue.
  • the invention also proposes with particular advantage that the tongue has an upwardly projecting handle section in the region of its free end and that the switch engages in the cup-shaped cavity of the handle section formed thereby.
  • the tongue is particularly easy and safe to operate due to its protruding grip section, since the grip section is clearly visible and can be felt if necessary.
  • the switch does not need to be attached to the circuit board at a precisely defined location, rather it is sufficient to arrange it in such a way that it engages in the cup-shaped cavity of the handle section.
  • the handle section expediently has a corrugation on its essentially horizontal surface in the rest position.
  • the head end of the switch is at a slight distance from the underside of the handle section in the rest position.
  • the tongue only needs to be pressed down a short distance to operate the switch.
  • the cover 1 of a vacuum cleaner housing 2 has a resilient tongue 4 for actuating a switch 3, which tongue is formed by an essentially U-shaped slot in the cover wall.
  • the resilient tongue 4 has an upwardly projecting grip section 6, which extends horizontally in the rest position of the resilient tongue 4.
  • the grip section 6 has a corrugation 7.
  • the upwardly projecting handle section 6 forms a cup-shaped cavity 8 in the region of the free end of the resilient tongue 4, into which the head end of the switch 3 enters such that it is only slightly spaced from the underside of the handle section 6 in the rest position.
  • the lid 1 has in its area adjoining the slot 5 a circumferential reinforcing rib 9 which gives the lid 1 the required stability in the area of the resilient tongue 4.
  • the switch 3 is integrated in a circuit board 10, which is arranged at such a distance below the cover 1 that the head end of the switch 3 at a slight distance from the underside of the handle section 6 engages in the cup-shaped cavity 8.
  • the switch 3 does not have to be placed on a precisely defined position of the circuit board 10, the arrangement must rather be made such that the switch 3 is located with its head end within the cup-shaped cavity 8.
  • the slot 5 is particularly narrow, which largely prevents the entry of dust into the space located under the lid.
  • the concealed slot 5 is cast by cutting two stamps, the arrangement of which creates the recesses 11 and 12 during casting. Although the resulting concealed slot 5 is very narrow, the free movement of the resilient tongue 4 is ensured, since the intersection of the two punches reliably prevents any protruding burrs from being removed.

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The arrangement for switching on and off of a vacuum cleaner comprises a switch which is integrated in a printed circuit board disposed below the cover of the vacuum cleaner housing. In the cover there is formed a resilient tongue having an upwardly projecting handle portion so that a bowl-shaped cavity is created in the free end of the resilient tongue. The switch extends into said bowl-shaped cavity and is operated by means of the resilient tongue. The production and mounting of the arrangement for switching on and off of the vacuum cleaner require only low expenditure of labor.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Anordnung zum Ein- und Ausschalten eines Staubsaugers gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The invention relates to an arrangement for switching a vacuum cleaner on and off according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

Bei den bisher bekannten staubsaugern ist der Schalter zum Ein- und Ausschalten des Staubsaugers am Staubsaugergehäuse angebracht, wo er von einer Bedienungsperson direkt betätigt werden kann. Dazu ist in dem Staubsaugergehäuse an einer bestimmten Stelle eine Bohrung ausgebildet, in der der Schalter mit besonderen Befestigungsmitteln befestigt ist. Der an dem Staubsaugergehäuse befestigte Schalter wird anschließend mit zugehörigen elektrischen Leitungen verbunden, so daß der Schalter funktionsfähig ist.In the previously known vacuum cleaners, the switch for switching the vacuum cleaner on and off is attached to the vacuum cleaner housing, where it can be operated directly by an operator. For this purpose, a bore is formed in the vacuum cleaner housing at a certain point, in which the switch is fastened with special fastening means. The switch attached to the vacuum cleaner housing is then connected to associated electrical lines so that the switch is functional.

Diese bekannte Anordnung zum Ein- und Ausschalten eines Staubsaugers ist mit verhältnismäßig großen Kosten verbunden, da das Vorsehen von Bohrungen, Passungen und dergleichen für den Schalter sowie dessen Befestigung am Gehäuse und die anschließende Verbindung einen beträchtlichen Arbeitsaufwand erfordert. Es ist zudem nicht auszuschließen, daß der nach außen frei liegende Schalter durch unsachmäßige Handhabung beschädigt wird. Außerdem beeinträchtigt ein in bekannter Weise am Staubsaugergehäuse angebrachter Schalter im allgemeinen das äußere Erscheinungsbild des Staubsaugers.This known arrangement for switching a vacuum cleaner on and off is associated with comparatively great costs, since the provision of bores, fits and the like for the switch and its attachment to the housing and the subsequent connection requires a considerable amount of work. It cannot be ruled out that the switch exposed to the outside may be damaged by improper handling. In addition, a switch attached to the vacuum cleaner housing in a known manner generally affects the external appearance of the vacuum cleaner.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Anordnung zum Ein- und Ausschalten eines Staubsaugers der im Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1 angegebenen Art so weiterzuentwickeln, daß deren Herstellung und Montage einen geringeren Arbeitsaufwand erfordern, wodurch der Staubsauger insgesamt billiger herstellbar ist. Außerdem soll der Staubsauger mit der Anordnung zum Ein- und Ausschalten erhöhten ästhetischen Anforderungen gerecht werden.The invention has for its object to develop an arrangement for switching on and off a vacuum cleaner of the type specified in the preamble of claim 1 in such a way that its manufacture and assembly require less work, as a result of which the vacuum cleaner is generally cheaper to produce. In addition, the vacuum cleaner with the arrangement for switching on and off should meet increased aesthetic requirements.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch die im Kennzeichen des Patentanspruchs 1 angegebenen Merkmale gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen gekennzeichnet.This object is achieved by the features specified in the characterizing part of patent claim 1. Advantageous developments of the invention are characterized in the subclaims.

Gemäß der Erfindung ist unter dem Deckel des Staubsaugergehäuses eine Leiterplatte angeordnet, in die der Schalter zum Ein- und Ausschalten des Gerätes integriert ist. Dieser Schalter wird über eine federnde Zunge des Deckels von der Außenseite des Staubsaugergehäuses aus betätigt. Bei dieser Anordnung wird der Schalter auf der Leiterplatte vormontiert, so daß diese als integrierte Baueinheit montierbar ist. Damit ist es nicht mehr erforderlich, den Schalter in einem gesonderten, zeitaufwendigen Arbeitsgang an einer bestimmten Stelle des Staubsaugergehäuses zu befestigen. Es entfällt ferner die Notwendigkeit, den zuvor befestigten Schalter mit den zugehörigen elektrischen Leitungen zu verbinden. Somit erfordern Herstellung und Montage der erfindungsgemäßen Anordnung nur einen äußerst geringen Arbeitsaufwand, wodurch sich die gesamten Herstellungskosten des Staubsaugers senken lassen.According to the invention, a circuit board is arranged under the lid of the vacuum cleaner housing, in which the switch for switching the device on and off is integrated. This switch is operated from the outside of the vacuum cleaner housing via a resilient tongue of the cover. With this arrangement, the switch is preassembled on the circuit board so that it can be assembled as an integrated unit. So it is no longer necessary to attach the switch in a separate, time-consuming operation at a specific point on the vacuum cleaner housing. There is also no need to connect the previously attached switch to the associated electrical lines. Thus, the manufacture and assembly of the arrangement according to the invention require only an extremely small amount of work, as a result of which the overall manufacturing costs of the vacuum cleaner can be reduced.

Der unterhalb des Deckels des Staubsaugergehäuses angeordnete Schalter ist zuverlässig vor Beschädigung durch unsachgemäße Bedienung geschützt. Da der Schalter zudem so angeordnet ist, daß er nach außen nicht sichtbar ist, ist das gesamte Erscheinungsbild des Staubsaugergehäuses sehr gefällig.The switch located below the cover of the vacuum cleaner housing is reliably protected against damage due to improper operation. Since the switch is also arranged so that it is not visible from the outside, the overall appearance of the vacuum cleaner housing is very pleasing.

Mit besonderem Vorteil ist vorgesehen, daß der Deckel und die federnde Zunge einstückig ausgebildet sind. Damit ist den Anforderungen an eine kostengünstige Herstellung der Bauteile des Staubsaugers Rechnung getragen.It is particularly advantageously provided that the cover and the resilient tongue are formed in one piece. This takes into account the requirements for cost-effective production of the components of the vacuum cleaner.

Zweckmäßigerweise ist die federnde Zunge durch einen in der Aufsicht auf den Deckel im wesentlichen U-förmigen Schlitz durch die Deckelwand ausgebildet. Hierzu schlägt die Erfindung mit besonderem Vorteil vor, daß der Schlitz durch Verschneiden zweier Stempel verdeckt liegend gegossen ist. Diese Ausbildung ermöglicht eine besonders schmale Ausführung des zwischen der federnden Zunge und dem restlichen Deckel ausgebildeten Schlitzes, so daß der unter dem Deckel liegende Raum mit der Leiterplatte weitestgehend gegen eindringende Staubpartikel geschützt ist. Trotz der besonders schmalen Ausführung des Schlitzes ist bei dieser Herstellungsweise die vollkommen freie Beweglichkeit der federnden Zunge sichergestellt, da die Entstehung von diese Beweglichkeit behindernden Graten im Bereich des Schlitzes zuverlässig verhindert ist.The resilient tongue is expediently formed by an essentially U-shaped slot through the cover wall when viewed from above. To this end, the invention proposes with particular advantage that the slot is cast in a concealed manner by cutting two stamps. This design enables a particularly narrow design of the slot formed between the resilient tongue and the rest of the cover, so that the space under the cover with the printed circuit board is largely protected against the ingress of dust particles. Despite the particularly narrow design of the slot, the completely free mobility of the resilient tongue is ensured in this production method, since the formation of burrs which hinder this mobility is reliably prevented in the area of the slot.

Zweckmäßigerweise ist der Deckel im Bereich des--Schlitzes mit einer sich in Richtung der Leiterplatte erstreckenden, umlaufenden Verstärkungsrippe versehen. Diese Verstärkungsrippe verhindert, daß der Deckel im Randbereich zu der federnden Zunge in unerwünschter Weise verformbar ist.The cover is expediently provided in the region of the slot with a circumferential reinforcing rib extending in the direction of the printed circuit board. This ver Reinforcement rib prevents the lid from being undesirably deformable in the edge area relative to the resilient tongue.

Die Erfindung schlägt ferner mit besonderem Vorteil vor, daß die Zunge im Bereich ihres freien Endes einen nach oben vorstehenden Griffabschnitt aufweist und daß der Schalter in den dadurch gebildeten napfförmigen Hohlraum des Griffabschnitts eingreift. Die Zunge ist durch ihren vorstehenden Griffabschnitt besonders leicht und sicher zu betätigen, da der Griffabschnitt deutlich sichtbar und gegebenenfalls fühlbar ist. Der Schalter braucht auf der Leiterplatte nicht an einer ganz genau definierten Stelle angebracht zu sein, vielmehr ist es ausreichend, seine Anordnung so zu treffen, daß er in den napfförmigen Hohlraum des Griffabschnitts eingreift.The invention also proposes with particular advantage that the tongue has an upwardly projecting handle section in the region of its free end and that the switch engages in the cup-shaped cavity of the handle section formed thereby. The tongue is particularly easy and safe to operate due to its protruding grip section, since the grip section is clearly visible and can be felt if necessary. The switch does not need to be attached to the circuit board at a precisely defined location, rather it is sufficient to arrange it in such a way that it engages in the cup-shaped cavity of the handle section.

Der Griffabschnitt hat zweckmäßigerweise an seiner in Ruhestellung im wesentlichen horizontalen Oberfläche eine Riffelung.The handle section expediently has a corrugation on its essentially horizontal surface in the rest position.

Ferner ist es zweckmäßig, wenn das Kopfende des Schalters in Ruhestellung des Griffabschnitts geringfügig von dessen Unterseite beabstandet ist. Damit braucht die Zunge zur Betätigung des Schalters nur um eine geringe Wegstrecke nach unten gedrückt zu werden.It is also expedient if the head end of the switch is at a slight distance from the underside of the handle section in the rest position. The tongue only needs to be pressed down a short distance to operate the switch.

Weitere Merkmale, Vorteile und Einzelheiten der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform sowie anhand der Zeichnung. Dabei zeigen:

  • Fig. 1 eine Aufsicht auf einen Gehäusedeckel mit einer federnden Zunge zur Betätigung eines Schalters;
  • Fig. 2 einen Schnitt entlang der Linie II-II in Fig. 1 und
  • Fig. 3 einen Schnitt entlang der Linie III-III in Fig. 1 in vergrößertem Maßstab.
Further features, advantages and details of the invention result from the following description of a preferred embodiment and from the drawing. Show:
  • Figure 1 is a plan view of a housing cover with a resilient tongue for actuating a switch.
  • Fig. 2 shows a section along the line II-II in Fig. 1 and
  • Fig. 3 shows a section along the line III-III in Fig. 1 on an enlarged scale.

Der Deckel 1 eines Staubsaugergehäuses 2 weist zur Betätigung eines Schalters 3 eine federnde Zunge 4 auf, die durch einen im wesentlichen U-förmigen Schlitz in der Deckelwand ausgebildet ist.The cover 1 of a vacuum cleaner housing 2 has a resilient tongue 4 for actuating a switch 3, which tongue is formed by an essentially U-shaped slot in the cover wall.

Wie insbesondere aus Fig. 2 zu ersehen ist, hat die federnde Zunge 4 einen nach oben vorstehenden Griffabschnitt 6, der in Ruhestellung der federnden Zunge 4 horizontal verläuft. Der Griffabschnitt 6 weist eine Riffelung 7 auf.As can be seen in particular from FIG. 2, the resilient tongue 4 has an upwardly projecting grip section 6, which extends horizontally in the rest position of the resilient tongue 4. The grip section 6 has a corrugation 7.

Durch den nach oben vorstehenden Griffabschnitt 6 ist ein napfförmiger Hohlraum 8 im Bereich des freien Endes der federnden Zunge 4 gebildet, in den das Kopfende des Schalters 3 so eintritt, daß dieses in Ruhestellung des Griffabschnitts 6 von dessen Unterseite nur geringfügig beabstandet ist.The upwardly projecting handle section 6 forms a cup-shaped cavity 8 in the region of the free end of the resilient tongue 4, into which the head end of the switch 3 enters such that it is only slightly spaced from the underside of the handle section 6 in the rest position.

Der Deckel 1 weist in seinem an den Schlitz 5 angrenzenden Bereich eine umlaufende Verstärkungsrippe 9 auf, die dem Deckel 1 im Bereich der federnden Zunge 4 die erforderliche Stabilität verleiht.The lid 1 has in its area adjoining the slot 5 a circumferential reinforcing rib 9 which gives the lid 1 the required stability in the area of the resilient tongue 4.

Der Schalter 3 ist in eine Leiterplatte 10 integriert, die in einem solchen Abstand unterhalb des Deckels 1 angeordnet ist, daß das Kopfende des Schalters 3 mit geringfügigem Abstand von der Unterseite des Griffabschnitts 6 in den napfförmigen Hohlraum 8 eingreift. Wie aus Fig. 2 zu ersehen ist, muß dabei der Schalter 3 nicht auf eine genau definierte Stelle der Leiterplatte 10 aufgesetzt sein, die Anordnung muß vielmehr lediglich so getroffen sein, daß der Schalter 3 sich mit seinem Kopfende innerhalb des napfförmigen Hohlraums 8 befindet.The switch 3 is integrated in a circuit board 10, which is arranged at such a distance below the cover 1 that the head end of the switch 3 at a slight distance from the underside of the handle section 6 engages in the cup-shaped cavity 8. As can be seen from Fig. 2, the switch 3 does not have to be placed on a precisely defined position of the circuit board 10, the arrangement must rather be made such that the switch 3 is located with its head end within the cup-shaped cavity 8.

Wie insbesondere aus Fig. 3 zu ersehen ist, ist der Schlitz 5 besonders schmal ausgeführt, womit der Eintritt von Staub in den unter dem Deckel liegenden Raum weitestgehend verhindert ist. Der verdeckt liegende Schlitz 5 wird durch Verschneiden zweier Stempel gegossen, durch deren Anordnung beim Gießen die Aussparungen 11 und 12 entstehen. Obwohl der so entstehende verdeckt liegende Schlitz 5 sehr schmal ist, ist die freie Bewegbarkeit der federnden Zunge 4 gewährleistet, da durch die Verschneidung der beiden Stempel eine Entstelmung von überstehenden Graten zuverlässig verhindert ist.As can be seen in particular from Fig. 3, the slot 5 is particularly narrow, which largely prevents the entry of dust into the space located under the lid. The concealed slot 5 is cast by cutting two stamps, the arrangement of which creates the recesses 11 and 12 during casting. Although the resulting concealed slot 5 is very narrow, the free movement of the resilient tongue 4 is ensured, since the intersection of the two punches reliably prevents any protruding burrs from being removed.

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1. Anordnung zum Ein- und Ausschalten eines Staubsaugers, der ein einen Deckel aufweisendes Gehäuse und einen Schalter aufweist,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
der Schalter (3) in eine Leiterplatte (10) integriert ist, die unterhalb des Deckels (1) angeordnet ist, und daß der Schalter (3) durch eine federnde Zunge (4) des Deckels (1) betätigbar ist.1. Arrangement for switching a vacuum cleaner on and off, which has a housing with a cover and a switch,
characterized in that
the switch (3) is integrated in a circuit board (10) which is arranged below the cover (1), and that the switch (3) can be actuated by a resilient tongue (4) of the cover (1). 2. Anordnung nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Deckel (1) und die federnde Zunge (4) einstückig ausgebildet sind.2. Arrangement according to claim 1,
characterized in that the cover (1) and the resilient tongue (4) are integrally formed. 3. Anordnung nach Anspruch 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die federnde Zunge (4) durch einen in der Aufsicht auf den Deckel (1) im wesentlichen U-förmigen Schlitz (5) durch die Deckelwand ausgebildet ist.3. Arrangement according to claim 2,
characterized in that the resilient tongue (4) is formed by an essentially U-shaped slot (5) through the cover wall when viewed from above on the cover (1). 4. Anordnung nach Anspruch 3,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Schlitz (5) durch Verschneiden zweier Stempel verdeckt liegend gegossen ist.4. Arrangement according to claim 3,
characterized in that the slot (5) is cast concealed by cutting two stamps. 5. Anordnung nach Anspruch 3 oder 4,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Deckel (1) im Bereich des Schlitzes (5) mit einer sich in Richtung der Leiterplatte (10) erstreckenden, umlaufenden Verstärkungsrippe (9) versehen ist.5. Arrangement according to claim 3 or 4,
characterized in that the cover (1) is provided in the area of the slot (5) with a circumferential reinforcing rib (9) extending in the direction of the printed circuit board (10). 6. Anordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die federnde Zunge (4) im Bereich ihres freien Endes einen nach oben vorstehenden Griffabschnitt (6) aufweist und daß der Schalter (3) in den dadurch gebildeten napfförmigen Hohlraum (8) des Griffabschnitts (6) eingreift.6. Arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the resilient tongue (4) in the region of its free end has an upwardly projecting handle portion (6) and that the switch (3) in the cup-shaped cavity (8th) formed thereby ) of the handle section (6) engages. 7. Anordnung nach Anspruch 6,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Griffabschnitt (6)
an seiner in Ruhestellung im wesentlichen horizontalen Oberfläche eine Riffelung (7) aufweist.7. Arrangement according to claim 6,
characterized in that the handle portion (6)
has a corrugation (7) on its essentially horizontal surface at rest. 8. Anordnung nach Anspruch 6 oder 7,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Kopfende des Schalters
(3) in Ruhestellung des Griffabschnitts (6) geringfügig von dessen Unterseite beabstandet ist.8. Arrangement according to claim 6 or 7,
characterized in that the head end of the switch
(3) in the rest position of the handle section (6) is slightly spaced from its underside. 9. Anordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Schalter (3) auf die Leiterplatte (10) aufgesetzt ist.9. Arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the switch (3) is placed on the circuit board (10).
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