EP0377116A3 - Key switch - Google Patents

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EP0377116A3
EP0377116A3 EP19890122042 EP89122042A EP0377116A3 EP 0377116 A3 EP0377116 A3 EP 0377116A3 EP 19890122042 EP19890122042 EP 19890122042 EP 89122042 A EP89122042 A EP 89122042A EP 0377116 A3 EP0377116 A3 EP 0377116A3
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switch
springs
key switch
actuating elements
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Wolfgang Dipl.-Ing. Priesemuth
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H23/00—Tumbler or rocker switches, i.e. switches characterised by being operated by rocking an operating member in the form of a rocker button
    • H01H23/02—Details
    • H01H23/12—Movable parts; Contacts mounted thereon
    • H01H23/16—Driving mechanisms
    • H01H23/20—Driving mechanisms having snap action
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05F—DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05F15/00—Power-operated mechanisms for wings
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2400/00—Electronic control; Electrical power; Power supply; Power or signal transmission; User interfaces
    • E05Y2400/80—User interfaces
    • E05Y2400/85—User input means
    • E05Y2400/852—Sensors
    • E05Y2400/854—Switches
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2400/00—Electronic control; Electrical power; Power supply; Power or signal transmission; User interfaces
    • E05Y2400/80—User interfaces
    • E05Y2400/85—User input means
    • E05Y2400/856—Actuation thereof
    • E05Y2400/858—Actuation thereof by body parts, e.g. by feet
    • E05Y2400/86—Actuation thereof by body parts, e.g. by feet by hand
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/50—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for vehicles
    • E05Y2900/53—Type of wing
    • E05Y2900/55—Windows
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H1/00—Contacts
    • H01H1/58—Electric connections to or between contacts; Terminals
    • H01H1/5866—Electric connections to or between contacts; Terminals characterised by the use of a plug and socket connector
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2300/00—Orthogonal indexing scheme relating to electric switches, relays, selectors or emergency protective devices covered by H01H
    • H01H2300/01—Application power window
    • 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
    • H01H9/16—Indicators for switching condition, e.g. "on" or "off"
    • H01H9/161—Indicators for switching condition, e.g. "on" or "off" comprising light emitting elements

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  • Push-Button Switches (AREA)
  • Switches With Compound Operations (AREA)
  • Massaging Devices (AREA)
  • Eye Examination Apparatus (AREA)
  • Rotary Switch, Piano Key Switch, And Lever Switch (AREA)
  • Tumbler Switches (AREA)

Abstract

A contact switch having two switch positions that are attainable from a rest or unoperated position via a movable rocker-type button. The contact switch is particularly suitable for the operation of motor vehicle windows, and includes a housing that also accommodates switching elements that include switch springs that are provided with switch contacts. Actuating elements are provided that are articulatedly connected to the button and extend essentially perpendicular to the switch springs, with the actuating elements, as push members, acting upon the switch springs, which are essentially planar.
EP89122042A 1988-12-31 1989-11-29 Key switch Revoked EP0377116B1 (en)

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE8816238U DE8816238U1 (en) 1988-12-31 1988-12-31 Push button switch
DE3844484A DE3844484C2 (en) 1988-12-31 1988-12-31 Push button
DE3844484 1988-12-31

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EP0377116A2 EP0377116A2 (en) 1990-07-11
EP0377116A3 true EP0377116A3 (en) 1991-09-11
EP0377116B1 EP0377116B1 (en) 1996-04-10

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EP89122042A Revoked EP0377116B1 (en) 1988-12-31 1989-11-29 Key switch

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US (1) US4967046A (en)
EP (1) EP0377116B1 (en)
AT (1) ATE136685T1 (en)
DE (3) DE8816238U1 (en)
RU (1) RU1830152C (en)

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DE8816238U1 (en) 1989-03-02
DE3844484A1 (en) 1990-07-05
EP0377116A2 (en) 1990-07-11
DE58909649D1 (en) 1996-05-15
EP0377116B1 (en) 1996-04-10
DE3844484C2 (en) 1993-10-14
ATE136685T1 (en) 1996-04-15
US4967046A (en) 1990-10-30
RU1830152C (en) 1993-07-23

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