EP1066421B1 - Fastening system for a panel part of a control panel of a laundry treating machine - Google Patents

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EP1066421B1
EP1066421B1 EP00903591A EP00903591A EP1066421B1 EP 1066421 B1 EP1066421 B1 EP 1066421B1 EP 00903591 A EP00903591 A EP 00903591A EP 00903591 A EP00903591 A EP 00903591A EP 1066421 B1 EP1066421 B1 EP 1066421B1
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Benedikt Fechtel
Volker Gerth
Volker Schellknecht
Maria SCHRÖDER
Gerhard Seysen
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  • the invention relates to a small fastening arrangement for a panel part of an operating panel a laundry treatment machine with a control panel section fixed to the housing and a component, such as a detergent drawer, which can be moved like a drawer relative to the housing or condensate collection container with the orifice part arranged thereon, which in the inserted state of the component has a flush panel with the Control panel section forms.
  • a component such as a detergent drawer
  • Such laundry treatment machines in which a movable panel part with a fixed panel part forms a flush panel are under the name Miele T 494 C or W 963 known.
  • the movable panel is in the tumble dryer (T 494 C) on the condensate collector and on the washing machine dispenser drawer for the washing machine (W 963) attached.
  • the panel part consists of a panel support frame, which is attached to the sliding component by means of screws. In the bezel support frame mounted a screen that hides the mounting screws.
  • Such mounting arrangements for the cover part have the disadvantage that the cover part is movable Component must not be aligned with the fixed panel part during assembly, because the screw connection does not have sufficient degrees of freedom. In the event of tolerance deviations In the inserted state of the component, the impression of a non-flush aperture.
  • the invention thus poses the problem of a fastening arrangement for the movable Cover part on a sliding component such as a condensate collector or detergent dispenser to construct, which an orientation of the movable diaphragm part in the Installation opposite the fixed control panel section enables.
  • the diaphragm part is aligned compared to the fixed control panel section by on the axis Screw connection for the panel part arranged on the slidably mounted component Adjustment discs and bearing elements is possible.
  • the system or contact surfaces of the bearing elements and adjustment disks are rounded or with outwards or inwards Curvature formed so that a floating or oscillating position tolerance compensation of the Part of the panel opposite the position of the control panel section before or during tightening the fastening screw is possible.
  • FIG. 1 shows the front view of a laundry treatment machine with a on the housing (1) fixed control panel section (2) and a drawer-like opposite the housing (1) sliding component (3) such as detergent dispenser or condensate collector with the panel part (4) arranged thereon, which in the inserted state of the component (3) forms a flush panel (5) with the control panel section (2).
  • sliding component (3) such as detergent dispenser or condensate collector with the panel part (4) arranged thereon, which in the inserted state of the component (3) forms a flush panel (5) with the control panel section (2).
  • FIG. 2 shows the mounting arrangement for the panel part (4 ') according to the prior art.
  • the panel part (4 ') consists of a panel support frame (6') which is fixed by means of screws (7) is attached to the slidable component.
  • the screw connection is only schematic here shown.
  • a screen (8 ') is mounted in the panel support frame (6'), which the Fastening screws (7) covered.
  • FIG 3 shows the mounting arrangement according to the invention for the panel part (4).
  • the Panel part (4) also has a panel support frame (6), which by means of a Fastening arrangement on the displaceably mounted component (3) is fixed.
  • a cover (8) is inserted to cover the fastening arrangement.
  • the Fastening arrangement consists of a preferably in the center of the panel part (4) arranged screw connection (9) with position and tolerance compensating adjusting washers and bearing elements.
  • Figure 4 shows the slidably mounted component (3), here a detergent dispenser, with the structure of the mounting arrangement in the side view in section.
  • the bezel support frame (6) of the panel part (4) is in the center of the panel part (4) with a screw connection (9) attached to the detergent dispenser drawer (12).
  • the detergent drawer (12) has retaining tabs (11) in the upper edge area, which are in receptacles (10) on the panel support frame (6) intervene. These receptacles (10) and retaining tabs (11) serve on the one hand as Bracket when aligning the panel part (4) and on the other hand as a strain relief for the Screw connection (9) when the displaceable component (3) is moved.
  • the exemplary embodiment is additionally a further strain relief (13) in the lower edge area the screw connection (9) is provided.
  • the Adjustment disks and bearing elements enable an oscillating or floating Movement of the diaphragm part (4) relative to the displaceably mounted component (3).
  • the panel support frame (6) is countersunk relative to the panel surface (14) arranged contact surface (15) with a bore (16) for passing the fastening screw (17).
  • the fastening screw (17) is mounted in a hole in the bore (16) Sleeve (18) guided.
  • the sleeve (18) has a shoulder (19) for securing the position, which on the Contact surface (15) comes to rest.
  • the approach (19) of the sleeve (18) is on its Diaphragm surface (14) facing side with a rounded surface (20) or one after externally directed curvature.
  • Washer (21) is provided on its side facing the shoulder of the sleeve (18) with an equally rounded surface (20) or an inward curvature is trained.
  • the sleeve (18) has an elongated length compared to the length of the bore (16) Shaft (22) with a locking projection (23).
  • the locking projection (23) serves to secure the position a washer (24) located on the back of the bore. This washer (24) comes to rest on a fastening dome (25) on the displaceable component (3).
  • the Contact surfaces (26) are also rounded or with a curvature facing inwards educated.
  • FIG. 5 a shows the alignment of the diaphragm part (4) with the components described for FIG. 4.
  • the sleeve (18) is only one in the embodiment shown enlarged another washer (19 ') drawn, the effect of the approach (19) of the sleeve like. It does not offer the ease of assembly achievable with the sleeve (18), since the Washer (24) on the back of the contact surface (15) not over the catch (23) the sleeve (18) is secured in position.
  • the panel support frame (6) is cut out shown.
  • the panel support frame (6) is attached to the movable component such as detergent dispenser or condensate collector connected.
  • the washers serve as position and tolerance compensating adjusting washers (21, 24) and the sleeve (18) with their approach (19).
  • the mounting dome is used as a bearing element (25) formed on the displaceable component (3).
  • Figure 5a shows how the non-concentric Arrangement of the adjusting disks (21, 19 'and 24) an oscillating or floating position tolerance compensation enable.
  • FIG. 5b shows the concentric arrangement the adjusting washers on the axis of the screw connection (9).

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The invention relates to a fastening system for a panel part of a control panel of a laundry treating machine with a control panel section fastened to the housing and a component such as a detergent dispensing compartment or a condensate receiver tank which is displaced with respect to the housing like a drawer. The invention also relates to the panel part arranged on said fastening system which panel part interacts in the inserted state of the component to give a flush-surface panel with the control panel section. The aim of the invention is to provide a fastening system for the displaceable panel part at a displaceable component such as a condensate receiver tank or a detergent dispensing compartment which makes it possible to adjust the displaceable panel part vis-à-vis the fixed control panel section during assembly. To this end, the fastening system for the panel part is configured with adjustment washers and bearing elements that float and/or oscillate in respect of one another in a position- and tolerance-compensating manner.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine kleine Befestigungsanordnung für ein Blendenteil einer Bedienblende einer Wäschebehandlungsmaschine mit einem am Gehäuse fixierten Bedienblendenabschnitt und einem gegenüber dem Gehäuse schubladenartig verschiebbaren Bauteil wie Waschmitteleinspülkasten oder Kondensatsammelbehälter mit dem daran angeordneten Blendenteil, welches im eingeschobenen Zustand des Bauteils eine flächenbündige Blende mit dem Bedienblendenabschnitt bildet.The invention relates to a small fastening arrangement for a panel part of an operating panel a laundry treatment machine with a control panel section fixed to the housing and a component, such as a detergent drawer, which can be moved like a drawer relative to the housing or condensate collection container with the orifice part arranged thereon, which in the inserted state of the component has a flush panel with the Control panel section forms.

Derartige Wäschebehandlungsmaschinen, bei denen ein bewegbares Blendenteil mit einem feststehenden Blendenteil eine flächenbündige Blende bildet, sind unter der Bezeichnung Miele T 494 C oder W 963 bekannt. Das bewegbare Blendenteil ist bei dem Wäschetrockner (T 494 C) am Kondensatsammelbehälter und bei der Waschmaschine (W 963) am Waschmitteleinspülkasten befestigt. Das Blendenteil besteht aus einem Blendentragrahmen, welcher mittels Schrauben an dem verschiebbaren Bauteil befestigt wird. In dem Blendentragrahmen ist eine Sichtblende gelagert, welche die Befestigungsschrauben verdeckt. Derartige Befestigungsanordnungen für das Blendenteil haben den Nachteil, dass das Blendenteil am bewegbaren Bauteil bei der Montage nicht gegenüber dem feststehenden Blendenteil auszurichten ist, da die Schraubverbindung dazu nicht genügend Freiheitsgrade aufweist. Bei Toleranzabweichungen kann im eingeschobenen Zustand des Bauteils optisch evtl. der Eindruck einer nicht flächenbündigen Blende entstehen.Such laundry treatment machines, in which a movable panel part with a fixed panel part forms a flush panel are under the name Miele T 494 C or W 963 known. The movable panel is in the tumble dryer (T 494 C) on the condensate collector and on the washing machine dispenser drawer for the washing machine (W 963) attached. The panel part consists of a panel support frame, which is attached to the sliding component by means of screws. In the bezel support frame mounted a screen that hides the mounting screws. Such mounting arrangements for the cover part have the disadvantage that the cover part is movable Component must not be aligned with the fixed panel part during assembly, because the screw connection does not have sufficient degrees of freedom. In the event of tolerance deviations In the inserted state of the component, the impression of a non-flush aperture.

Der Erfindung stellt sich somit das Problem, eine Befestigungsanordnung für das bewegbare Blendenteil an einem verschiebbaren Bauteil wie Kondensatsammelbehälter oder Waschmitteleinspülkasten zu konstruieren, welche eine Ausrichtung des bewegbaren Blendenteils bei der Montage gegenüber dem feststehenden Bedienblendenabschnitt ermöglicht.The invention thus poses the problem of a fastening arrangement for the movable Cover part on a sliding component such as a condensate collector or detergent dispenser to construct, which an orientation of the movable diaphragm part in the Installation opposite the fixed control panel section enables.

Erfindungsgemäß wird dieses Problem durch eine Befestigungsanordnung mit den im Patentanspruch 1 angegebenen Merkmalen gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den nachfolgenden Unteransprüchen.According to the invention this problem is solved by a fastening arrangement with the Features specified claim 1 solved. Advantageous configurations and Further developments of the invention result from the following subclaims.

Die mit der Erfindung erreichbaren Vorteile bestehen darin, dass ein Ausrichten des Blendenteils gegenüber dem feststehenden Bedienblendenabschnitt durch auf der Achse einer Schraubverbindung für das Blendenteil am verschiebbar gelagerten Bauteil angeordnete Justierscheiben und Lagerelemente möglich ist. Die Anlage oder Berührungsflächen der Lagerelemente und Justierscheiben sind gerundet bzw. mit nach außen oder innen gerichteter Wölbung ausgebildet, so dass ein schwimmender bzw. pendelnder Lage-Toleranzausgleich des Blendenteils gegenüber der Lage des Bedienblendenabschnittes vor oder bei dem Anziehen der Befestigungsschraube möglich ist.The advantages that can be achieved with the invention are that the diaphragm part is aligned compared to the fixed control panel section by on the axis Screw connection for the panel part arranged on the slidably mounted component Adjustment discs and bearing elements is possible. The system or contact surfaces of the bearing elements and adjustment disks are rounded or with outwards or inwards Curvature formed so that a floating or oscillating position tolerance compensation of the Part of the panel opposite the position of the control panel section before or during tightening the fastening screw is possible.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in den Zeichnungen rein schematisch dargestellt und wird nachfolgend näher beschrieben. Es zeigt

Figur 1
die Frontansicht einer Waschmaschine mit dem feststehenden Bedienblendenabschnitt (2) und dem bewegbaren Blendenteil (4),
Figur 2
das bewegbare Blendenteil (4) mit schematisch angedeuteter Schraube (7) der Befestigungsanordnung nach dem Stand der Technik,
Figur 3
das bewegbare Blendenteil (4) mit schematisch angedeuteter Schraubverbindung (9) gemäß der Erfindung,
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das bewegbare Bauteil (3) mit daran angeordnetem Blendenteil (4) in der Seitenansicht im Schnitt,
Figur 5a, b
die Befestigungsanordnung nach Figur 3 als Einzelheit in der Seitenansicht im Schnitt.
An embodiment of the invention is shown purely schematically in the drawings and is described in more detail below. It shows
Figure 1
the front view of a washing machine with the fixed control panel section (2) and the movable panel part (4),
Figure 2
the movable diaphragm part (4) with a schematically indicated screw (7) of the fastening arrangement according to the prior art,
Figure 3
the movable diaphragm part (4) with a schematically indicated screw connection (9) according to the invention,
Figure 4
side view of the movable component (3) with the diaphragm part (4) arranged thereon,
Figure 5a, b
the fastening arrangement of Figure 3 as a detail in side view in section.

Figur 1 zeigt die Frontansicht einer Wäschebehandlungsmaschine mit einem am Gehäuse (1) fixierten Bedienblendenabschnitt (2) und einem gegenüber.dem Gehäuse (1) schubladenartig verschiebbaren Bauteil (3) wie Waschmitteleinspülkasten oder Kondensatsammelbehälter mit dem daran angeordneten Blendenteil (4), welches im eingeschobenen Zustand des Bauteils (3) eine flächenbündige Blende (5) mit dem Bedienblendenabschnitt (2) bildet.FIG. 1 shows the front view of a laundry treatment machine with a on the housing (1) fixed control panel section (2) and a drawer-like opposite the housing (1) sliding component (3) such as detergent dispenser or condensate collector with the panel part (4) arranged thereon, which in the inserted state of the component (3) forms a flush panel (5) with the control panel section (2).

Figur 2 zeigt die Befestigungsanordnung für das Blendenteil (4') nach dem Stand der Technik. Das Blendenteil (4') besteht aus einem Blendentragrahmen (6'), welcher mittels Schrauben (7) an dem verschiebbaren Bauteil befestigt wird. Die Schraubverbindung ist hier nur schematisch dargestellt. In dem Blendentragrahmen (6') ist eine Sichtblende (8') gelagert, welche die Befestigungsschrauben (7) verdeckt.Figure 2 shows the mounting arrangement for the panel part (4 ') according to the prior art. The panel part (4 ') consists of a panel support frame (6') which is fixed by means of screws (7) is attached to the slidable component. The screw connection is only schematic here shown. A screen (8 ') is mounted in the panel support frame (6'), which the Fastening screws (7) covered.

Figur 3 zeigt die erfindungsgemäße Befestigungsanordnung für das Blendenteil (4). Das Blendenteil (4) weist auch einen Blendentragrahmen (6) auf, welcher mittels einer Befestigungsanordnung am verschiebbar gelagerten Bauteil (3) fixiert ist. In den Blendentragrahmen (6) ist zur Abdeckung der Befestigungsanordnung eine Sichtblende (8) eingelegt. Die Befestigungsanordnung besteht aus einer vorzugsweise im Zentrum des Blendenteils (4) angeordneten Schraubverbindung (9) mit lage- und toleranzausgleichenden Justierscheiben und Lagerelementen. Außerdem sind vorzugsweise im oberen Randbereich des Blendenteils (4) bzw. des Blendentragrahmens (6) Aufnahmen (10) für am verschiebbar gelagerten Bauteil (3) angeformte Haltelaschen (11) angeordnet. Figure 3 shows the mounting arrangement according to the invention for the panel part (4). The Panel part (4) also has a panel support frame (6), which by means of a Fastening arrangement on the displaceably mounted component (3) is fixed. In the bezel support frame (6) a cover (8) is inserted to cover the fastening arrangement. The Fastening arrangement consists of a preferably in the center of the panel part (4) arranged screw connection (9) with position and tolerance compensating adjusting washers and bearing elements. In addition, are preferably in the upper edge region of the panel part (4) or the panel support frame (6) receptacles (10) for the displaceably mounted component (3) molded retaining tabs (11) arranged.

Figur 4 zeigt das verschiebbar gelagerte Bauteil (3), hier ein Waschmitteleinspülkasten, mit dem Aufbau der Befestigungsanordnung in der Seitenansicht im Schnitt. Der Blendentragrahmen (6) des Blendenteils (4) ist im Zentrum des Blendenteils (4) mit einer Schraubverbindung (9) am Waschmitteleinspülkasten (12) befestigt. Der Waschmitteleinspülkasten (12) weist im oberen Randbereich Haltelaschen (11) auf, die in Aufnahmen (10) am Blendentragrahmen (6) eingreifen. Diese Aufnahmen (10) und Haltelaschen (11) dienen einerseits als Halterung beim Ausrichten des Blendenteils (4) und andererseits als Zugentlastung für die Schraubverbindung (9), wenn das verschiebbare Bauteil (3) bewegt wird. In dem gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel ist zusätzlich im unteren Randbereich eine weitere Zugentlastung (13) für die Schraubverbindung (9) vorgesehen.Figure 4 shows the slidably mounted component (3), here a detergent dispenser, with the structure of the mounting arrangement in the side view in section. The bezel support frame (6) of the panel part (4) is in the center of the panel part (4) with a screw connection (9) attached to the detergent dispenser drawer (12). The detergent drawer (12) has retaining tabs (11) in the upper edge area, which are in receptacles (10) on the panel support frame (6) intervene. These receptacles (10) and retaining tabs (11) serve on the one hand as Bracket when aligning the panel part (4) and on the other hand as a strain relief for the Screw connection (9) when the displaceable component (3) is moved. In the shown The exemplary embodiment is additionally a further strain relief (13) in the lower edge area the screw connection (9) is provided.

Die Schraubverbindung (9) von Blendentragrahmen (6) und Waschmitteleinspülkasten (12) ist mit lage- und toleranzausgleichenden Justierscheiben und Lagerelementen ausgebildet. Die Justierscheiben und Lagerelemente ermöglichen eine pendelnde bzw. schwimmende Bewegung des Blendenteils (4) gegenüber dem verschiebbar gelagerten Bauteil (3). Der Blendentragrahmen (6) weist dazu eine gegenüber der Blendenoberfläche (14) versenkt angeordnete Anlagefläche (15) mit einer Bohrung (16) zum Hindurchführen der Befestigungsschraube (17) auf. Die Befestigungsschraube (17) wird in einer in der Bohrung (16) gelagerten Hülse (18) geführt. Die Hülse (18) weist zur Lagesicherung einen Ansatz (19) auf, der auf der Anlagefläche (15) zur Anlage kommt. Der Ansatz (19) der Hülse (18) ist auf seiner der Blendenoberfläche (14) zugewandten Seite mit einer gerundeten Fläche (20) bzw. einer nach außen gerichteten Wölbung ausgebildet. Für die Befestigungsschraube (17) ist eine Unterlegscheibe (21) vorgesehen, die auf ihrer dem Ansatz der Hülse (18) zugewandten Seite mit einer ebenso gerundeten Fläche (20) bzw. einer nach innen gerichteten Wölbung ausgebildet ist. Die Hülse (18) weist einen gegenüber der Länge der Bohrung (16) verlängerten Schaft (22) mit einem Rastansatz (23) auf. Der Rastansatz (23) dient als Lagesicherung für eine auf der Rückseite der Bohrung angeordnete Unterlegscheibe (24). Diese Unterlegscheibe (24) kommt an einem Befestigungsdom (25) am verschiebbaren Bauteil (3) zur Anlage. Die Kontaktflächen (26) sind ebenfalls gerundet bzw. mit nach innenlaußen gerichteter Wölbung ausgebildet.The screw connection (9) of the panel support frame (6) and detergent dispenser drawer (12) trained with position and tolerance compensating adjusting washers and bearing elements. The Adjustment disks and bearing elements enable an oscillating or floating Movement of the diaphragm part (4) relative to the displaceably mounted component (3). The For this purpose, the panel support frame (6) is countersunk relative to the panel surface (14) arranged contact surface (15) with a bore (16) for passing the fastening screw (17). The fastening screw (17) is mounted in a hole in the bore (16) Sleeve (18) guided. The sleeve (18) has a shoulder (19) for securing the position, which on the Contact surface (15) comes to rest. The approach (19) of the sleeve (18) is on its Diaphragm surface (14) facing side with a rounded surface (20) or one after externally directed curvature. There is one for the fastening screw (17) Washer (21) is provided on its side facing the shoulder of the sleeve (18) with an equally rounded surface (20) or an inward curvature is trained. The sleeve (18) has an elongated length compared to the length of the bore (16) Shaft (22) with a locking projection (23). The locking projection (23) serves to secure the position a washer (24) located on the back of the bore. This washer (24) comes to rest on a fastening dome (25) on the displaceable component (3). The Contact surfaces (26) are also rounded or with a curvature facing inwards educated.

Figur 5a zeigt die Ausrichtung des Blendenteils (4) mit den zu Figur 4 beschriebenen Bauteilen. Anstatt der Hülse (18) ist bei dem vergrößert dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel nur eine weitere Unterlegscheibe (19') gezeichnet, die in ihrer Wirkung dem Ansatz (19) der Hülse gleicht. Sie bietet nicht die mit der Hülse (18) erreichbare Montageerleichterung, da die Unterlegscheibe (24) auf der Rückseite der Anlagefläche (15) nicht über den Rastansatz (23) der Hülse (18) lagegesichert ist. In Figur 5a ist der Blendentragrahmen (6) ausschnittsweise dargestellt. Der Blendentragrahmen (6) wird über die Befestigungsschraube (16) mit dem verschiebbaren Bauteil wie Waschmitteleinspülkasten oder Kondensatsammelbehälter verbunden. Als lage- und toleranzausgleichende Justierscheiben dienen die Unterlegscheiben (21, 24) und die Hülse (18) mit ihrem Ansatz (19). Als Lagerelement ist der Befestigungsdom (25) am verschiebbaren Bauteil (3) ausgebildet. Figur 5a zeigt, wie die nicht konzentrische Anordnung der Justierscheiben (21, 19' und 24) einen pendelnden bzw. schwimmenden Lage-Toleranzausgleich ermöglichen. Figur 5b zeigt im Vergleich dazu die konzentrische Anordnung der Justierscheiben auf der Achse der Schraubverbindung (9).FIG. 5 a shows the alignment of the diaphragm part (4) with the components described for FIG. 4. Instead of the sleeve (18) is only one in the embodiment shown enlarged another washer (19 ') drawn, the effect of the approach (19) of the sleeve like. It does not offer the ease of assembly achievable with the sleeve (18), since the Washer (24) on the back of the contact surface (15) not over the catch (23) the sleeve (18) is secured in position. In Figure 5a, the panel support frame (6) is cut out shown. The panel support frame (6) is attached to the movable component such as detergent dispenser or condensate collector connected. The washers serve as position and tolerance compensating adjusting washers (21, 24) and the sleeve (18) with their approach (19). The mounting dome is used as a bearing element (25) formed on the displaceable component (3). Figure 5a shows how the non-concentric Arrangement of the adjusting disks (21, 19 'and 24) an oscillating or floating position tolerance compensation enable. In comparison, FIG. 5b shows the concentric arrangement the adjusting washers on the axis of the screw connection (9).

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  1. Fastening system for a panel part (4) of a control panel of a laundry treating machine, said system having a control panel portion (2), which is secured on the housing (1), and a component (3) which is displaceable relative to the housing in a drawer-like manner, such as a detergent dispenser or condensate collector, with the panel part (4) disposed thereon, which panel part, in the inserted state of the component, forms a flush panel with the control panel portion (2), characterised in that the fastening system for the panel part (4) is provided with adjustment discs (19, 21, 24) and bearing elements (18), which compensate one another in respect of position and tolerance in a floating and/or oscillating manner.
  2. Fastening system according to claim 1, characterised in that a screw connection (9) is disposed in the centre of the panel part (4) for connection with the displaceable component (3), and in that adjustment discs and bearing elements are disposed on the axis of the screw connection (9) as an alignment aid for the panel part (4), the abutment or contact faces of said connection being rounded and co-operating with abutment or contact faces on the displaceable component (3) and on the panel supporting frame (6) of the panel part (4) in such a manner that, when the panel part (4) is aligned with the control panel portion (2), there is an adjustment of the panel part (4) in respect of position and tolerance in a floating or oscillating manner.
  3. Fastening system according to claim 2, characterised in that the panel supporting frame (6) has an abutment face (15), which is recessed relative to the panel surface (14) and provided with a bore (16) for the guidance of the securing screw (17) of the screw connection (9) therethrough.
  4. Fastening system according to claim 3, characterised in that the securing screw (17) is guided in a sleeve (18) which is mounted in the bore (16) and provided with an extension (19), which abuts against the recessed abutment face (15), the extension (19) of the sleeve (18) being rounded on its side facing the control surface.
  5. Fastening system according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that a supporting disc (21) is provided for the securing screw (17) and rounded on the side facing the rounded face (20) of the sleeve (18).
  6. Fastening system according to claim 4, characterised in that the sleeve (18) has an extended shaft with a locking extension (19) to secure the position of a supporting disc (24), which is provided with a rounded face, the rounded face coming to abut against a dome-shaped fastener (25) of the displaceable component (3).
  7. Fastening system according to claim 6, characterised in that the contact face of the dome-shaped fastener (25) is rounded.
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