EP0899763A2 - Keyswitch assembly - Google Patents

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EP0899763A2
EP0899763A2 EP98111592A EP98111592A EP0899763A2 EP 0899763 A2 EP0899763 A2 EP 0899763A2 EP 98111592 A EP98111592 A EP 98111592A EP 98111592 A EP98111592 A EP 98111592A EP 0899763 A2 EP0899763 A2 EP 0899763A2
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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
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    • 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
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    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
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    • H01H9/18—Distinguishing marks on switches, e.g. for indicating switch location in the dark; Adaptation of switches to receive distinguishing marks

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  • the invention relates to a key switch arrangement with one or more electrical pushbuttons, each with an operating rocker.
  • Pushbutton switch assemblies that a rocker movement of the operating rocker by horizontal axis as well as those that rocker movement around a vertical axis allow, are used in particular as input devices for installation bus systems.
  • the invention relates in particular to button arrangements in which the Actuator rockers are movable about a vertical axis.
  • DE-Gbm 93 05 822.5 shows such a button arrangement, in which four Operating rockers are arranged transversely to the longitudinal direction of the installation device. Such an arrangement is preferably used when the individual actuating rockers should be labeled.
  • the arrangement known from it has relatively small actuating rockers, which by are surrounded by a frame. There are several spring elements under the rocker switches arranged, which cause the rocker to return to its neutral position.
  • the invention has for its object a pushbutton arrangement with at least specify a push button switch, the rocker switch is easy to assemble is, and in the separate return springs are avoided.
  • microswitches used for rocker reset.
  • the microswitches can be operated individually are operated by pressing one side of the rocker or both at the same time by pressing the middle of the rocker.
  • the microswitch function e.g. Blind movement up or down or movement stop, can be done by software for evaluation of the switch actuation.
  • the rockers are easy to put on a base and through Snap fit. It is particularly advantageous that the actuating rockers can be carried out over a large area and can protrude from the base. It is not the rocker switch surrounding frame available.
  • the actuating rockers can be equipped with a illuminated text field and with a status display.
  • Another Design relates to remote control of the key switch arrangement by means of a receiver for infrared light signals, which is under an infrared transparent Cover of the base can be arranged.
  • a push button switch be arranged to switch the rocker lights.
  • FIG. 1 shows a key switch arrangement 26 with three key switches 10.
  • the key switch 10 are on a common base 8 as a carrier three rockers 3 arranged.
  • An extension not covered by the rockers 3 the base 8 is covered by an infrared-transparent cover 27.
  • an actuation button 20 for actuating a Microswitch arranged with the lighting devices for lighting of text fields 11 on the rocker switches 3 are switchable.
  • a receiver for infrared light signals can be arranged, whereby remote control of the button arrangement is made possible.
  • a light guide wedge 2 is in each case in an incision or shaft 21 of the rockers 3 can be inserted and covered by means of a transparent cover 1. Between the Cover 1 and the light guide wedge 2 is a transparent insert 12 that can be labeled insertable. This arrangement forms the illuminated text field 11.
  • the cover 1 can be hooked and snapped in by means of locking elements 17, 18. It can have a magnifying glass effect be trained.
  • the light guide wedge 2 can have coatings 22, 23 for light reflection carry.
  • Reference number 19 denotes a status display with which a switching state can be displayed.
  • Fig. 2 shows further details of the design of the key switch 10 including the facility for lettering field lighting and status display.
  • the actuating rocker 3 can be mounted on the base 8 simply by snapping it on.
  • locking hooks 24 on the rocker 3 and locking means 25 on the base 8 serve as Counterparts. These means 24, 25 limit or determine the rocker movement the rest position.
  • a pushbutton switch 10 each includes two, also as micro pushbuttons designated microswitch 13 with which switching commands can be given and by Actuation of the rocker 3 can be actuated via actuation cams 30 formed there.
  • the resetting force inherent in the microswitches 13 is used for resetting the Operating rockers 3 in their neutral position. This makes separate spring means avoided.
  • the rockers 3 have a large area. In a practical button switch arrangement 26, the rockers 3 have an actuation area of approximately 90x25 mm. Nevertheless, the rockers can be pressed anywhere without tilting. This is achieved by means of parallel guidance, which can be seen from Fig. 2 in connection with Fig. 3.
  • FIG. 3 shows the underside of a rocker 3. This has four molded-on locking hooks 24 with two adjacent guide webs 31 each. With the guide bars 31 the rocker 3 is guided in guide shafts of the base 8, which in the drawing figures are not visible.
  • a first light-emitting diode is on the printed circuit board 9 LED 4 arranged, which has a light entry surface 14 at the thick end 15 of the Optical fiber wedge 2 feeds light on a light exit surface 16 via the Title block spreads out.
  • the status display 19 is formed by a light guide element 6, in which one on the Printed circuit board 9 arranged second light-emitting diode LED 5 feeds light.
  • the light guides 2, 6 are each arranged somewhat spaced from the LEDs 4, 5, which enables a rocker movement.
  • the pushbutton arrangement 26 is on by means of a pin 28 and a multiple plug 29 Basic device with bus coupling can be plugged on.

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The device has a number of push-button switches (10), each having an operating wiper (3) which is snap-fitted to a common base (8) via integral locking hooks (24) provided on its underside, together with operating cams (30) for a pair of micro switches (13), each wiper held in its neutral position by the resetting force of the micro switches acting on the operating cams.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Tastschalteranordnung mit einem oder mehreren elektrischen Tastschaltern, die jeweils eine Betätigungswippe aufweisen.The invention relates to a key switch arrangement with one or more electrical pushbuttons, each with an operating rocker.

Tastschalteranordnungen, die eine Wippenbewegung der Betätigungswippe um eine horizontale Achse sowie solche, die eine Wippenbewegung um eine vertikale Achse zulassen, werden insbesondere als Eingabegeräte für Installationsbussysteme verwendet.Pushbutton switch assemblies that a rocker movement of the operating rocker by horizontal axis as well as those that rocker movement around a vertical axis allow, are used in particular as input devices for installation bus systems.

Die Erfindung bezieht sich insbesondere auf Tasteranordnungen, bei denen die Betätigungswippen um eine vertikale Achse bewegbar sind.The invention relates in particular to button arrangements in which the Actuator rockers are movable about a vertical axis.

In DE-Gbm 93 05 822.5 ist eine solche Tasteranordnung dargestellt, bei der vier Betätigungswippen quer zur Längsrichtung des Installationsgeräts angeordnet sind. Eine solche Anordnung wird bevorzugt verwendet, wenn die einzelnen Betätigungswippen beschriftet werden sollen.DE-Gbm 93 05 822.5 shows such a button arrangement, in which four Operating rockers are arranged transversely to the longitudinal direction of the installation device. Such an arrangement is preferably used when the individual actuating rockers should be labeled.

Die daraus bekannte Anordnung weist relativ kleine Betätigungswippen auf, die von einem Rahmen umgeben sind. Unter den Betätigungswippen sind mehrere Federelemente angeordnet, die eine Rückstellung der Wippe in ihre neutrale Lage bewirken. The arrangement known from it has relatively small actuating rockers, which by are surrounded by a frame. There are several spring elements under the rocker switches arranged, which cause the rocker to return to its neutral position.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Tastschalteranordnung mit wenigstens einem Tastschalter anzugeben, dessen Betätigungswippe einfach zu montieren ist, und bei dem gesonderte Rückstellfedern vermieden sind.The invention has for its object a pushbutton arrangement with at least specify a push button switch, the rocker switch is easy to assemble is, and in the separate return springs are avoided.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Tastschalteranordnung mit den im Anspruch 1 angegebenen Merkmalen gelöst.This object is achieved by a pushbutton switch arrangement with that specified in claim 1 Features resolved.

Zur Vermeidung gesonderter Rückstellfedern ist die Rückstellkraft von zwei Mikroschaltern zur Wippenrückstellung genutzt. Die Mikroschalter können einzeln betätigt werden durch Druck auf eine Seite der Wippe oder auch beide zugleich betätigt werden durch Druck auf die Wippenmitte. Die Mikroschalterfunktion, z.B. Jalousieauf- oder -abbewegung oder Bewegungsstop, kann durch eine Software zur Auswertung der Schalterbetätigung festgelegt werden.To avoid separate return springs, the return force of two microswitches used for rocker reset. The microswitches can be operated individually are operated by pressing one side of the rocker or both at the same time by pressing the middle of the rocker. The microswitch function, e.g. Blind movement up or down or movement stop, can be done by software for evaluation of the switch actuation.

Die Betätigungswippen sind einfach durch Aufsetzen auf einen Sockel und durch Einschnappen montierbar. Besonders vorteilhaft ist, daß die Betätigungswippen großflächig ausführbar sind und den Sockel überragen können. Es ist kein die Betätigungswippe umgebender Rahmen vorhanden.The rockers are easy to put on a base and through Snap fit. It is particularly advantageous that the actuating rockers can be carried out over a large area and can protrude from the base. It is not the rocker switch surrounding frame available.

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung können die Betätigungswippen mit einem beleuchteten Schriftfeld und mit einer Statusanzeige versehen werden. Eine weitere Ausgestaltung bezieht sich auf eine Fernbedienbarkeit der Tastschalteranordnung mittels eines Empfängers für Infrarotlichtsignale, der unter einer infrarotlichtdurchlässigen Abdeckung des Sockels anordenbar ist. Außerdem kann ein Tastschalter zum Schalten der Wippenbeleuchtung angeordnet werden.According to an advantageous embodiment, the actuating rockers can be equipped with a illuminated text field and with a status display. Another Design relates to remote control of the key switch arrangement by means of a receiver for infrared light signals, which is under an infrared transparent Cover of the base can be arranged. In addition, a push button switch be arranged to switch the rocker lights.

Weitere Einzelheiten und Vorteile der Tastschalteranordnung ergeben sich aus der nachstehenden Beschreibung eines Ausführungsbeispiels anhand der Zeichnungsfiguren. Further details and advantages of the key switch arrangement result from the The following description of an embodiment with reference to the drawing figures.

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Fig. 1
eine Gesamtansicht der Tastschalteranordnung,
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einen Schnitt durch einen Tastschalter der Tastschalteranordnung und
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die Unterseite einer Betätigungswippe eines Tastschalters.
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Fig. 1
an overall view of the key switch arrangement,
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a section through a key switch of the key switch arrangement and
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the underside of a rocker switch of a key switch.

Fig. 1 zeigt eine Tastschalteranordnung 26 mit drei Tastschaltern 10. Zur Bildung der Tastschalter 10 sind auf einem gemeinsamen Sockel 8 als Träger drei Betätigungswippen 3 angeordnet. Eine nicht durch die Wippen 3 abgedeckte Verlängerung des Sockels 8 ist durch eine infrarotlichtdurchlässige Abdeckung 27 abgedeckt. Im Bereich dieser Abdeckung 27 ist ein Betätigungsknopf 20 zur Betätigung eines Mikroschalters angeordnet, mit dem Beleuchtungseinrichtungen zur Beleuchtung von Schriftfeldern 11 auf den Betätigungswippen 3 schaltbar sind.1 shows a key switch arrangement 26 with three key switches 10. For formation the key switch 10 are on a common base 8 as a carrier three rockers 3 arranged. An extension not covered by the rockers 3 the base 8 is covered by an infrared-transparent cover 27. In the area of this cover 27 there is an actuation button 20 for actuating a Microswitch arranged with the lighting devices for lighting of text fields 11 on the rocker switches 3 are switchable.

Unter der Abdeckung 27 ist ein Empfänger für Infrarotlichtsignale anordenbar, wodurch eine Fernbedienung der Tasteranordnung ermöglicht wird.Under the cover 27, a receiver for infrared light signals can be arranged, whereby remote control of the button arrangement is made possible.

In einen Einschnitt oder Schacht 21 der Wippen 3 ist jeweils ein Lichtleiterkeil 2 einlegbar und mittels einer transparenten Abdeckung 1 abdeckbar. Zwischen die Abdeckung 1 und den Lichtleiterkeil 2 ist eine beschriftbare transparente Einlage 12 einlegbar. Diese Anordnung bildet das beleuchtbare Schriftfeld 11. Die Abdeckung 1 ist mittels Rastelementen 17, 18 einhängbar und einrastbar. Sie kann mit Lupeneffekt ausgebildet sein. Der Lichtleiterkeil 2 kann Beschichtungen 22, 23 zur Lichtreflexion tragen.A light guide wedge 2 is in each case in an incision or shaft 21 of the rockers 3 can be inserted and covered by means of a transparent cover 1. Between the Cover 1 and the light guide wedge 2 is a transparent insert 12 that can be labeled insertable. This arrangement forms the illuminated text field 11. The cover 1 can be hooked and snapped in by means of locking elements 17, 18. It can have a magnifying glass effect be trained. The light guide wedge 2 can have coatings 22, 23 for light reflection carry.

Mit Bezugszeichen 19 ist eine Statusanzeige bezeichnet, mit der ein Schaltzustand anzeigbar ist.Reference number 19 denotes a status display with which a switching state can be displayed.

Fig. 2 zeigt weitere Einzelheiten zur Gestaltung des Tastschalters 10 einschließlich der Einrichtung zur Schriftfeldbeleuchtung und Statusanzeige.Fig. 2 shows further details of the design of the key switch 10 including the facility for lettering field lighting and status display.

Die Betätigungswippe 3 ist einfach durch Aufschnappen auf den Sockel 8 montierbar. Dazu dienen Rasthaken 24 an der Wippe 3 sowie Rastmittel 25 am Sockel 8 als Gegenstücke. Diese Mittel 24, 25 begrenzen die Wippenbewegung bzw. bestimmen die Ruhelage. Zu einem Tastschalter 10 gehören jeweils zwei, auch als Mikrotaster bezeichnete Mikroschalter 13, mit denen Schaltbefehle gebbar sind und die durch Betätigung der Wippe 3 über dort angeformte Betätigungsnocken 30 betätigbar sind. Die den Mikroschaltern 13 inhärente Rückstellkraft ist genutzt zur Rückstellung der Betätigungswippen 3 in ihre neutrale Lage. Dadurch sind gesonderte Federmittel vermieden.The actuating rocker 3 can be mounted on the base 8 simply by snapping it on. For this purpose, locking hooks 24 on the rocker 3 and locking means 25 on the base 8 serve as Counterparts. These means 24, 25 limit or determine the rocker movement the rest position. A pushbutton switch 10 each includes two, also as micro pushbuttons designated microswitch 13 with which switching commands can be given and by Actuation of the rocker 3 can be actuated via actuation cams 30 formed there. The resetting force inherent in the microswitches 13 is used for resetting the Operating rockers 3 in their neutral position. This makes separate spring means avoided.

Die Wippen 3 sind großflächig ausgeführt. In einer praktisch ausgeführten Tastschalteranordnung 26 haben die Wippen 3 eine Betätigungsflache von etwa 90x25 mm. Trotzdem können die Betätigungswippen an beliebiger Stelle gedrückt werden ohne zu verkanten. Dies wird durch Einrichtungen zur Parallelführung erreicht, die aus Fig. 2 in Verbindung mit Fig. 3 ersichtlich sind.The rockers 3 have a large area. In a practical button switch arrangement 26, the rockers 3 have an actuation area of approximately 90x25 mm. Nevertheless, the rockers can be pressed anywhere without tilting. This is achieved by means of parallel guidance, which can be seen from Fig. 2 in connection with Fig. 3.

Fig. 3 zeigt die Unterseite einer Wippe 3. Diese weist vier angeformte Rasthaken 24 mit jeweils zwei benachbarten Führungsstegen 31 auf. Mit den Führungsstegen 31 wird die Wippe 3 in Führungsschächten des Sockels 8 geführt, die in den Zeichnungsfiguren nicht sichtbar sind.3 shows the underside of a rocker 3. This has four molded-on locking hooks 24 with two adjacent guide webs 31 each. With the guide bars 31 the rocker 3 is guided in guide shafts of the base 8, which in the drawing figures are not visible.

Aus Fig. 3 ist ersichtlich, daß auf der Unterseite der Betätigungswippe 3 Verstärkungs- und Abstandsmittel 32 vorhanden sind. Außerdem sind der Lichtleiterschacht 21, eine Aufnahmeöffnung 33 für ein Lichtleiterelement 6 der Statusanzeige 19 und die Betätigungsnocken 30 für die Betätigung der Mikroschalter 13 dargestellt. Eine Wand des Schachts 21 wirkt als lichtundurchlässige Trennwand 7 gegenüber der Statusanzeige 19.From Fig. 3 it can be seen that 3 reinforcing and spacing means 32 are provided on the underside of the operating rocker. In addition, the light guide shaft 21, a receiving opening 33 for a light guide element 6 of the status display 19 and the actuating cams 30 for actuating the microswitches 13 are shown. A Wall of the shaft 21 acts as an opaque partition 7 opposite Status display 19.

Aus Fig. 2 sind noch weitere Einzelheiten zur Schriftfeldbeleuchtung und zur Statusanzeige ersichtlich. Auf der Leiterplatte 9 ist eine erste lichtemittierende Diode LED 4 angeordnet, die über eine Lichteintrittsfläche 14 am dicken Ende 15 des Lichtleiterkeils 2 Licht einspeist, das an einer Lichtaustrittsfläche 16 über das Schriftfeld verteilt austritt.From Fig. 2 are still further details on the lettering field lighting and the status display evident. A first light-emitting diode is on the printed circuit board 9 LED 4 arranged, which has a light entry surface 14 at the thick end 15 of the Optical fiber wedge 2 feeds light on a light exit surface 16 via the Title block spreads out.

Die Statusanzeige 19 ist durch ein Lichtleiterelement 6 gebildet, in das eine auf der Leiterplatte 9 angeordnete zweite lichtemittierende Diode LED 5 Licht einspeist. The status display 19 is formed by a light guide element 6, in which one on the Printed circuit board 9 arranged second light-emitting diode LED 5 feeds light.

Die Lichtleiter 2, 6 sind von den LED's 4, 5 jeweils etwas beabstandet angeordnet, wodurch eine Wippenbewegung ermöglicht ist.The light guides 2, 6 are each arranged somewhat spaced from the LEDs 4, 5, which enables a rocker movement.

Mittels Zapfen 28 und einem Mehrfachstecker 29 ist die Tasteranordnung 26 auf ein Grundgerät mit Busankopplung aufsteckbar. The pushbutton arrangement 26 is on by means of a pin 28 and a multiple plug 29 Basic device with bus coupling can be plugged on.

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transparente Abdeckungtransparent cover
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LichtleiterkeilFiber optic wedge
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BetätigungswippeRocker switch
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erste lichtemittierende Diode LEDfirst light-emitting diode LED
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zweite LEDsecond LED
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LichtleitelementLight guiding element
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Trennsteg oder TrennwandDivider or partition
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Sockelbase
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LeiterplatteCircuit board
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TastschalterPush button
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SchriftfeldTitle block
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beschriftbare transparente Einlagewritable transparent insert
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MikroschalterMicroswitch
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LichteintrittsflächeLight entry surface
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dickes Keilendethick wedge end
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LichtaustrittsflächeLight exit surface
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erstes Rastelement der Abdeckungfirst locking element of the cover
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zweites Rastelement der Abdeckungsecond locking element of the cover
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StatusanzeigeStatus display
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Betätigungsknopf eines Mikroschalters oder TastersActuation button of a microswitch or push button
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Lichtleiterschacht oder Einschnitt in der WippeOptical fiber shaft or incision in the seesaw
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erste Beschichtungfirst coating
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zweite Beschichtungsecond coating
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Rasthaken oder Rastmittel der WippeLocking hook or locking means of the rocker
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Rastmittel am SockelLatching means on the base
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TastschalteranordnungPush button arrangement
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infrarotlichtdurchlässige AbdeckungInfrared transparent cover
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ZapfenCones
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MehrfachsteckerMultiple plug
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BetätigungsnockenActuating cams
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FührungsstegBoardwalk
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Verstärkungs- und AnschlagmittelReinforcement and lifting gear
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Aufnahmeöffnung für das LichtleiterelementReceiving opening for the light guide element

Claims (7)

Tastschalteranordnung (26) mit einem oder mehreren Tastschaltern (10), die jeweils eine Betätigungswippe (3) aufweisen, und mit einem vorzugsweise für alle Tastschalter (10) gemeinsamen Sockel (8), in dem je Tastschalter (10) zwei Mikroschalter (13) auf einer Leiterplatte (9) angeordnet sind, wobei die Betätigungswippen (3) mittels jeweils an ihrer Unterseite angeformter Rasthaken (24) am Sockel (8) eingeschnappt und mittels der Rasthaken (24) und Führungsstegen (31) im Sokkel (8) geführt sind, über außerdem an der Unterseite der Wippe (3) angeformte Betätigungsnocken (30) die Mikroschalter (13) betätigbar sind und die Wippen (3) über die Betätigungsnocken (30) durch die Rückstellkraft der Mikroschalter (13) in ihrer neutralen Ruhelage gehalten sind.Key switch arrangement (26) with one or more key switches (10), which each have an operating rocker (3), and preferably with a all pushbutton switches (10) common base (8), in each pushbutton switch (10) two microswitches (13) are arranged on a printed circuit board (9), the actuating rockers (3) by means of snap-in hooks (24) formed on the underside of the base (8) snapped in and by means of the locking hooks (24) and guide bars (31) in the base (8) are also formed on the underside of the rocker (3) Actuation cams (30), the microswitches (13) can be actuated and the rockers (3) over the actuating cams (30) by the restoring force of the microswitch (13) in are kept in their neutral rest position. Tastschalteranordnung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß jede Betätigungswippe (3) durch vier Rasthaken (24) an der Wippe (3) und entsprechende Gegenstücke (25) am Sockel (8) gehalten ist.Pushbutton switch arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that each actuating rocker (3) by four locking hooks (24) on the rocker (3) and corresponding Counterparts (25) is held on the base (8). Tastschalteranordnung nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß neben jedem Rasthaken (24) an den Wippen (3) zwei Führungsstege (31) angeformt sind, mit denen die Wippen (3) im Sockel (8) geführt sind.Key switch arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that next to each latching hook (24) on the rockers (3) two Guide webs (31) are formed with which the rockers (3) are guided in the base (8) are. Tastschalteranordnung nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß neben den Tastschaltern (10) eine Abdeckung (27) des Sockels (8) vorhanden ist, die aus einem infrarotdurchlässigen Werkstoff hergestellt ist, und unter der im Sockel (8) ein Infrarotlichtsensor angeordnet ist, über den die Tastschalteranordnung (26) fernbedienbar ist.Key switch arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that in addition to the key switches (10) a cover (27) of the Base (8) is present, which is made of an infrared transparent material is, and under which an infrared light sensor is arranged in the base (8), via which the Key switch arrangement (26) can be operated remotely. Tastschalteranordnung nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß im Bereich der Abdeckung (27) ein Betätigungsknopf (20) für einen zusätzlichen, auf der Leiterplatte (9) angeordneten Mikroschalter vorhanden ist, mit dem insbesondere eine Beleuchtungseinrichtung an der Tastschalteranordnung (26) schaltbar ist.Pushbutton switch arrangement according to claim 4, characterized in that in the area of the cover (27) an actuating button (20) for an additional the circuit board (9) arranged microswitch is present, with the particular a lighting device on the pushbutton switch arrangement (26) can be switched. Tastschalteranordnung nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Tastschalter (10) jeweils ein Schriftfeld (11) aufweisen, das beleuchtbar ist mittels einer ersten LED (4), die Licht in einen Lichtleiterkeil (2) über eine Lichteintrittsfläche (14) einspeist, das über eine Lichtaustrittsfläche (16) des Lichtleiterkeils (2) austritt und eine beschriftbare transparente Einlage (12) hinterleuchtet, die durch eine transparente Abdeckung (1) abgedeckt ist.Key switch arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the pushbutton switches (10) each have a text field (11), that can be illuminated by means of a first LED (4), which emits light into a light guide wedge (2) via a light entry surface (14) that feeds via a light exit surface (16) of the light guide wedge (2) emerges and a transparent insert (12) which can be written on backlit, which is covered by a transparent cover (1). Tastschalteranordnung nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an den Betätigungswippen (3) jeweils eine Statusanzeige (19) vorhanden ist, die gebildet ist durch das Ende eines Lichtleiterstabs (6), in den mittels einer zweiten LED (5) Licht einspeisbar ist.Key switch arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that a status display on the actuating rockers (3) (19) is present, which is formed by the end of an optical fiber rod (6), in which can be fed by means of a second LED (5) light.
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