EP1102291B1 - Electrical installation switch as well as component and glowing lamp for an electrical installation switch - Google Patents

Electrical installation switch as well as component and glowing lamp for an electrical installation switch Download PDF

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EP1102291B1
EP1102291B1 EP00119243A EP00119243A EP1102291B1 EP 1102291 B1 EP1102291 B1 EP 1102291B1 EP 00119243 A EP00119243 A EP 00119243A EP 00119243 A EP00119243 A EP 00119243A EP 1102291 B1 EP1102291 B1 EP 1102291B1
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    • HELECTRICITY
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  • the invention relates to an electrical installation switch according to the Preamble of claim 1 and a component system for such an electrical Installation switch.
  • Such an installation switch is from the DE 197 34 636 A1 known.
  • the installation switch known from DE 197 34 636 A1 has the basic body a base in which there are chambers with switch contacts. To connect individual contacts in the chambers are designed as conductor tracks Module contacts are provided, which on the outside of a floor surface of the base body are arranged.
  • Installation switch for electrical installation usually have a device base made of insulating material, for example ceramic or plastic as well as electrical contact elements for connecting the installation device to a power grid.
  • a device base made of insulating material, for example ceramic or plastic as well as electrical contact elements for connecting the installation device to a power grid.
  • Under installation switch here is both understood a button as well as a classic switch, which is usually a Has rocker switch, when actuated via a pivotable Switch lever switch contacts can be opened or closed.
  • the device base receives the switch contacts, which are connected via terminals in the form of Screw or clamp contacts are connected to the mains.
  • the switch is inserted into a flush-mounted box and there using Spreading claws held on a support frame holding the device base are attached.
  • the invention has for its object a low manufacturing technology To allow effort in the manufacture of an installation switch.
  • an electrical installation switch with a switch housing, which comprises a base body, which has several chambers for receiving switch contacts, the Switch housing has a separate module base attached to the base body, and wherein module contacts for connecting the switching contacts on the module bottom are provided.
  • the essential feature of the separate module floor enables that the switching contacts inserted into the chambers depending on the desired Switch types can be connected to each other in a simple manner.
  • the Base body and the module base form a two-part device base for the Inclusion of switching components. So the installation switch is modular, the individual to implement different types of switches Modular components can be combined in different ways.
  • the modular structure has the main advantage that with a limited range of modular components a wide variety of switch types can be implemented. So there are comparatively few individual or modular components required.
  • the module base for the admission is different molded module contacts so that different Switch types by selecting the appropriate module contacts in a simple manner are realizable.
  • the module base expediently points for secure guidance of the module contacts Holding elements for their positioning.
  • the module contacts in the module base are inserted.
  • the base body For a secure connection between the base body and the module floor, this is included the base body connected via a snap connection. This ensures safe contacting of the switch contacts via the module contacts.
  • the desired module contacts are inserted into the module base and then this attached to the base body together with the module contacts.
  • the modular structure enables this assembly only when installing the switch so that the exact Switching function is only determined at this late point in time.
  • the module contacts feature simple installation and reliable contacting in an advantageous embodiment, contact tongues, by means of which they in the switch contacts can be inserted.
  • the contact between module contacts and switch contacts are made in particular in the manner of a knife contact.
  • the chambers are preferred trained to accommodate different switching contacts.
  • the switch contacts are in particular differently shaped for this purpose, so that the selection the switching contacts the switching distances within the switch can be varied can.
  • the different switch contacts have an identical one Have contact body and differ only in terms of distinguish designed contact arms, which are arranged on the contact base body, in particular are attached or molded.
  • the module base is preferably designed as a contact plug. This makes possible especially the integration of the switch in a complex bus system.
  • the contact plug is designed such that instead of the individual module contacts a complex contact plug with vertical tabs is provided. The module contacts are thus permanently integrated in the contact plug. To the The bus system is simply connected to the via the contact plug Switch connected.
  • a component system is also according to the invention the switch described provided that to implement various Switch types a set of different module contacts and simultaneously or alternatively comprises a set of different switching contacts.
  • the module contacts are used to keep the manufacturing effort as low as possible and switching contacts shaped such that preferably only a single switch housing is necessary.
  • the installation switch 2 shown in FIG. 1 serves only in part for flush mounting. It has a switch housing 3, the one Base body 4 and a separate module base 16 each made of an insulating Material includes.
  • the base body 4 is for receiving in particular different switching components designed and forms together with the module base 16 a device base. Via an appropriate combination of Switching components can be different types of switches, such as off, Changeover or cross switch. These switching components are essentially Switch contacts 6, switching elements 11 and module contacts 14, which are shown in FIG. 2 are shown enlarged and are also explained with reference to this figure.
  • the base body 4 is generally more here Switching components, not shown, connected, such as a rocker switch as well as a support frame with expanding claws for flush mounting.
  • the switching contacts 6 can be inserted into the base body 4 from above and have a clamping contact 8 and differently configured contact arms 10.
  • the Clamping contacts 8 are of a clamping spring 8a and a contact base body 9 formed, in which the clamping spring 8a can be firmly locked.
  • the clamping spring 8a clamps a conductor to be contacted between one of its legs and the contact body 9.
  • the base body 4 has six chambers 5 for receiving switching contacts 6, which are opposite one another in pairs.
  • the chambers 5 can be fitted with the switching contacts 6 from above and towards at least partially open at the bottom.
  • the inserted switch contacts 6 are in the Chambers 5 held firmly, especially snapped.
  • Three switching elements 11 can be pivoted in the middle between the switching contacts 6 arranged, a swivel trough 12 and a switching tongue molded onto this 13 have.
  • the Switch contacts 6 from below through the module contacts 14 or laterally through a module contact 14a connected to each other in a suitable manner.
  • module contacts 14 have upwardly bent contact tongues 15 which are used for Serve in the manner of a so-called "knife contact” and between two legs of a knife edge 17 of the switching contact 6 engage, or the other way around.
  • the module contacts 14 preferably inserted into the module base 16, which holding elements 18 for position positioning the module contacts 14.
  • the holding elements 18 are in particular formed as simple webs or knobs formed on the module base 16.
  • the module base 16 is together with the module contacts 14 from below attached to the base body 4 via snap connections 20.
  • the module contacts 14 inserted into the chambers 5 from below and automatically contacted with the switch contacts 6 via the knife contact.
  • the switch 2 described is characterized by its modular structure and enables the realization of different switch types in one uniform switch housing formed from base body 4 and module base 16 3.
  • the modular structure has the decisive advantage that the number of necessary components significantly reduced compared to conventional switches are.
  • Realization of all common switch types just one set of different ones Switch contacts 6 and in particular a set of different module contacts 14 provided depending on the type of switch to be realized be inserted in a suitable manner into the chambers 5 or into the module base 16.
  • the individual switch contacts 6 are different via the module contacts 14 connected to each other, and it is determined via the contact arms 10, which switching contacts 6 can be contacted with one another via one of the switching elements 11 are.
  • the contact arms 10 are shaped differently, in particular cranked differently.
  • the switching contact 6A is made via the switching element 11A - depending on the switching position - either with the switching contact 6B or with the switching contact 6C connected.
  • the switching element 11A is in the contact arm 10A of the switching contact 6A is pivotally mounted.
  • the shift lever 22 is not shown and actuated switching rocker connected to the base body in the final assembly state.
  • the shift lever 22 pivots about a pivot axis 28, which is also a bearing axis for storage on the base body 4.
  • the pivoting movement is transmitted to the switching element 11, so that this with its contact surface 30a located on the switching tongue 13, the contact surface 30b of the contact arm 10 assigned to it touches.
  • the switching element 11 is with its swivel recess 12 in the contact arm 10 one of the switch contacts 6 held pivotable.
  • the contact arms 10 are resilient due to a suitable shape educated.
  • the asymmetrical switching element 11 allows a comparative low shifting force and thus a pleasant shifting feeling and a low one Switching noise.
  • the pleasant switching behavior is due to the resilient design the contact arms 10 additionally improved significantly. Because due The kinetic energy of the switching element 11 becomes the resilient configuration dampened. This energy is usually generated by hitting the switching element 11 reduced to a fixed contact surface. This serve leads to "bouncing", and this effect is clear from the resilient design reduced, which significantly extends the life of the switch 2 becomes.
  • a plurality of unlockers 32 are also shown, each in a recess 34 of the clamping contact 8 engage one in the clamping contact 8 to disconnect the clamped conductor.
  • module contacts 14A to 14E there are a plurality of module contacts 14A to 14E on the module base 16 different shape shown simultaneously. They are for distinction hatched differently.
  • the individual module contacts 14A to 14E are from the holding elements 18 and the outer contour of the module base 16 in this held.
  • the holding elements 18 are shaped such that a single one Module base 16 is suitable for receiving all module contacts 14A to 14E. It is of course readily possible to have one for each switch contact 14A to 14E to provide separate module floor, but this increases the number of necessary components.
  • the module contacts 14 are firmly integrated in a contact plug 40. Only the individual module contacts 14 are assigned to this To recognize contact tongues 15, which form a module contact 14 connected in a suitable manner within the contact plug 40 are, as shown by dashed lines in Fig. 4.
  • the contact plug 40 with its contact tongues 15 from below into the base body 4 of the Switch 2 inserted on the knife edges 17. It serves in particular for Connection of switch 2 to a bus system. This leads from the contact plug 40 a bus line 42 away.
  • a wide variety of switch types are a cross switch 44 in FIG. 5A and in 5B shows a changeover switch 46 with an integrated glow lamp 48. How 5A, all six chambers 5 are at the cross switch 44 with switch contacts 6A to 6F. There are two switching elements 11C and 11F provided, which is pivotally held in the switching contacts 6C or 6F, that is are conductively connected to these.
  • the switch contact pairs 6A and 6D and 6B and 6E are each conductively connected to one another via module contacts 14.
  • the switch contacts 6C and 6F each for a current input 50C or 50F, i.e. for connection to the phase conductor a power grid.
  • the switch contacts 6A and 6E are each for a current output 52A or 52E is provided. To operate the cross switch 44 this has a single rocker switch with which the two switching elements 11C, 11F are operated simultaneously.
  • the switching elements 6A to 6F are selected such that in the switching position “below” of the switching elements 11C, 11F, that is, when they are towards the switching contacts 6A to 6C are tilted, the switching elements 11C, 11F the two switching contacts 6B and 6C and the two switching contacts 6F and 6A. In the switch position “down” there is a connection between the current input 50C and the current output 52E and between the current input 50F and the current output 52A.
  • the switching contacts 6A to 6F are further designed in such a way that in the opposite switching position “up” the switching contacts 6F and 6E and the switching contacts 6C and 6D with each other are conductively connected via the switching elements 11C, 11F. Accordingly, the or outputs 50F and 52E and 50C and 52A are conductively connected to one another.
  • the switching element 11 F is held in the switching contact 6F. This is the current input 50F and the other two switch contacts the current outputs 52A and 52E are assigned. In the switch position “down” is the current input 50F with the current output 52A and in the switch position "top” connected to the current output 52E. This is indicated by an appropriate Design of the individual contact arms 10 of the switching contacts 6A, 6E and 6F reached.
  • the glow lamp 48 is conductive with the two switch contacts 6F and 6A connected. Accordingly, current input 50F is via the glow lamp 48 and current output 52A permanently connected so that the glow lamp 48 is independent from the switch position lights up.
  • the glow lamp 48 In order to be able to install the glow lamp 48 in all switch types and around it 6, it has only three contact legs 54 on. These are arranged on a glow lamp base 56. You point U-shaped rails, in each of which a contact element 58 is guided. in the Glow lamp base 56, a socket for a lamp 60 is provided, and a cover 62 is provided for cover, which is preferably in the glow lamp base 56 is snapped.
  • the three contact legs 54 are on three of the four Corners of the glow lamp 48 arranged. Two contact legs 54 are together conductively connected. This three-legged configuration with the conductive connection two contact legs 54 makes the glow lamp 48 universal for everyone Switch type. All that is required is a corresponding rotation in base 4 in 90 ° steps.

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The switch casing (3) has a separate module base (16) fastened to the main body (4). Contacts (14) are provided on the module to connect to the switch contacts (6). Independent claims are included for a component system for an electrical switch and a glow lamp for a switch.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen elektrischen Installationsschalter nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 sowie auf ein Bauteilsystem für einen solchen elektrischen Installationsschalter. Ein derartiger Installationsschalter ist aus der DE 197 34 636 A1 bekannt.The invention relates to an electrical installation switch according to the Preamble of claim 1 and a component system for such an electrical Installation switch. Such an installation switch is from the DE 197 34 636 A1 known.

Der aus der DE 197 34 636 A1 bekannte Installationsschalter weist als Grundkörper einen Sockel auf, in welchem sich Kammern mit Schaltkontakten befinden. Zur Verbindung einzelner Kontakte in den Kammern sind als Leiterbahnen ausgebildete Modulkontakte vorgesehen, welche auf der Außenseite einer Bodenfläche des Grundkörpers angeordnet sind.The installation switch known from DE 197 34 636 A1 has the basic body a base in which there are chambers with switch contacts. To connect individual contacts in the chambers are designed as conductor tracks Module contacts are provided, which on the outside of a floor surface of the base body are arranged.

Installationsschalter zur Elektroinstallation, insbesondere zur Unterputzmontage, weisen üblicherweise einen Gerätesockel aus Isolierstoff, beispielsweise aus Keramik oder Kunststoff sowie elektrische Kontaktelemente zum Anschluss des Installationsgeräts an ein Stromnetz auf. Unter Installationsschalter wird hier sowohl ein Taster als auch ein klassischer Schalter verstanden, der in der Regel eine Schaltwippe aufweist, bei deren Betätigung über einen schwenkbeweglichen Schalthebel Schaltkontakte geöffnet oder geschlossen werden. Der Gerätesockel nimmt hierbei die Schaltkontakte auf, die über Anschlussklemmen in Form von Schraub- oder Klemmkontakten mit dem Stromnetz verbunden werden. Zur Unterputzmontage wird der Schalter in eine Unterputzdose eingeführt und dort mittels Spreizkrallen gehalten, die an einem den Gerätesockel haltenden Tragrahmen befestigt sind.Installation switch for electrical installation, especially for flush mounting, usually have a device base made of insulating material, for example ceramic or plastic as well as electrical contact elements for connecting the installation device to a power grid. Under installation switch here is both understood a button as well as a classic switch, which is usually a Has rocker switch, when actuated via a pivotable Switch lever switch contacts can be opened or closed. The device base receives the switch contacts, which are connected via terminals in the form of Screw or clamp contacts are connected to the mains. For flush mounting the switch is inserted into a flush-mounted box and there using Spreading claws held on a support frame holding the device base are attached.

Nachteilig bei einem derartigen Schalter ist es, dass zu dessen Aufbau und insbesondere zur Realisierung einer Vielzahl von verschiedenen Schaltertypen, z. B. Öffner, Schließer, Ein- und Aus-Schalter, Wechselschalter oder Kreuzschalter, eine entsprechende Vielzahl von Bauteilen oder Einzelelementen bereitzustellen ist. Dies ist mit einem entsprechend hohem Fertigungsaufwand sowie einer entsprechend großen Lagervorhaltung verbunden. The disadvantage of such a switch is that its construction and in particular to implement a variety of different switch types, e.g. B. NC, NO, ON and OFF switches, two-way switches or cross switches, to provide a corresponding number of components or individual elements is. This is with a correspondingly high manufacturing effort and a corresponding large inventory.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen geringen fertigungstechnischen Aufwand bei der Herstellung eines Installationsschalters zu ermöglichen.The invention has for its object a low manufacturing technology To allow effort in the manufacture of an installation switch.

Die Aufgabe wird gemäß der Erfindung gelöst durch einen elektrischen Installationsschalter mit einem Schaltergehäuse, das einen Grundkörper umfasst, welcher mehrere Kammern zur Aufnahme von Schaltkontakten aufweist, wobei das Schaltergehäuse einen am Grundkörper befestigten separaten Modulboden aufweist, und wobei Modulkontakte zur modulbodenseitigen Verbindung der Schaltkontakte vorgesehen sind.The object is achieved according to the invention by an electrical installation switch with a switch housing, which comprises a base body, which has several chambers for receiving switch contacts, the Switch housing has a separate module base attached to the base body, and wherein module contacts for connecting the switching contacts on the module bottom are provided.

Das wesentliche Merkmal des separaten Modulbodens ermöglicht hierbei, dass die in die Kammern eingefügten Schaltkontakte in Abhängigkeit des gewünschten Schaltertyps in einfacher Weise miteinander verbunden werden können. Der Grundkörper und der Modulboden bilden einen zweiteiligen Gerätesockel für die Aufnahme von Schaltbauteilen. Der Installationsschalter ist also modular aufgebaut, wobei zur Realisierung von unterschiedlichen Schaltertypen die einzelnen Modulbauteile verschieden miteinander kombiniert werden. Der modulartige Aufbau hat den wesentlichen Vorteil, dass mit einem begrenzten Sortiment von Modulbauteilen die unterschiedlichsten Schaltertypen realisierbar sind. Es sind also vergleichsweise wenig Einzel- oder Modulbauteile notwendig.The essential feature of the separate module floor enables that the switching contacts inserted into the chambers depending on the desired Switch types can be connected to each other in a simple manner. The Base body and the module base form a two-part device base for the Inclusion of switching components. So the installation switch is modular, the individual to implement different types of switches Modular components can be combined in different ways. The modular structure has the main advantage that with a limited range of modular components a wide variety of switch types can be implemented. So there are comparatively few individual or modular components required.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführung ist der Modulboden für die Aufnahme unterschiedlich ausgeformter Modulkontakte ausgebildet, so dass unterschiedliche Schaltertypen durch Auswahl der geeigneten Modulkontakte in einfacher Weise realisierbar sind.In a preferred embodiment, the module base for the admission is different molded module contacts so that different Switch types by selecting the appropriate module contacts in a simple manner are realizable.

Zweckdienlicherweise weist der Modulboden für eine sichere Führung der Modulkontakte Halteelemente zu deren Lagepositionierung auf.The module base expediently points for secure guidance of the module contacts Holding elements for their positioning.

Um den fertigungstechnischen Aufwand möglichst gering zu halten, ist in einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform vorgesehen, dass die Modulkontakte in den Modulboden eingelegt sind. In order to keep the manufacturing expenditure as low as possible, in one advantageous embodiment provided that the module contacts in the module base are inserted.

Für eine sichere Verbindung zwischen Grundkörper und Modulboden ist dieser mit dem Grundkörper über eine Schnappverbindung verbunden. Dies gewährleistet zudem eine sichere Kontaktierung der Schaltkontakte über die Modulkontakte.For a secure connection between the base body and the module floor, this is included the base body connected via a snap connection. This ensures safe contacting of the switch contacts via the module contacts.

Bei der Montage des Installationsschalters werden vorzugsweise zunächst die Schaltkontakte in die entsprechenden Kammern des Grundkörpers eingebracht, die gewünschten Modulkontakte in den Modulboden eingelegt und dieser dann zusammen mit den Modulkontakten am Grundkörper befestigt. Alternativ hierzu wird zunächst der Modulboden zusammen mit den Modulkontakten mit dem Grundkörper verrastet, und erst anschließend werden die Schaltkontakte von oben in die Kammern eingefügt. Der modulare Aufbau ermöglicht es, diese Montage erst bei der Installation des Schalters vorzunehmen, so dass die genaue Schaltfunktion erst zu diesem späten Zeitpunkt festgelegt wird.When installing the installation switch, preferably the first Switching contacts inserted into the corresponding chambers of the base body, the desired module contacts are inserted into the module base and then this attached to the base body together with the module contacts. Alternatively first the module base together with the module contacts with the Basic body locked, and only then the switch contacts from inserted into the chambers at the top. The modular structure enables this assembly only when installing the switch so that the exact Switching function is only determined at this late point in time.

Für eine einfache Montage und eine sichere Kontaktierung weisen die Modulkontakte in einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung Kontaktzungen auf, mittels derer sie in die Schaltkontakte einsteckbar sind. Die Kontaktierung zwischen Modulkontakten und Schaltkontakten erfolgt insbesondere nach Art einer Messerkontaktierung.The module contacts feature simple installation and reliable contacting in an advantageous embodiment, contact tongues, by means of which they in the switch contacts can be inserted. The contact between module contacts and switch contacts are made in particular in the manner of a knife contact.

Für eine hohe Flexibilität des Modulkonzepts und zur Ermöglichung einer möglichst großen Vielzahl von Schaltertyp-Varianten sind die Kammern vorzugsweise zur Aufnahme unterschiedlicher Schaltkontakte ausgebildet. Die Schaltkontakte sind hierzu insbesondere unterschiedlich ausgeformt, so dass über die Auswahl der Schaltkontakte die Schaltstrecken innerhalb des Schalters variiert werden können.For a high flexibility of the module concept and to enable one if possible large variety of switch type variants, the chambers are preferred trained to accommodate different switching contacts. The switch contacts are in particular differently shaped for this purpose, so that the selection the switching contacts the switching distances within the switch can be varied can.

Um einen möglichst hohen Anteil an Standardbauteilen zu erzielen, also um die Gesamtzahl der Einzelanteile gering zu halten, ist in einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform vorgesehen, dass die unterschiedlichen Schaltkontakte einen identischen Kontaktgrundkörper aufweisen und sich nur im Hinblick auf unterschiedlich ausgestaltete Kontaktarme unterscheiden, die am Kontaktgrundkörper angeordnet, insbesondere befestigt oder angeformt sind.To achieve the highest possible proportion of standard components, that is to say To keep the total number of individual parts low is in a preferred embodiment provided that the different switch contacts have an identical one Have contact body and differ only in terms of distinguish designed contact arms, which are arranged on the contact base body, in particular are attached or molded.

Für eine sichere Kontaktierung der Schaltkontakte mit den Modulkontakten sind die Schaltkontakte in den jeweiligen Kammern fixiert, insbesondere eingerastet. Damit ist ein Verrutschen der Schaltkontakte beim Einstecken der Kontaktzungen vermieden.For reliable contacting of the switch contacts with the module contacts the switch contacts in the respective chambers fixed, in particular snapped. This means that the switching contacts slip when the contact tongues are inserted avoided.

Vorzugsweise ist der Modulboden als Kontaktstecker ausgebildet. Dies ermöglicht insbesondere die Integration des Schalters in ein komplexes Bussystem. Der Kontaktstecker ist hierzu derart ausgebildet, dass anstelle der einzelnen Modulkontakte ein komplexer Kontaktstecker mit vertikal aufstehenden Kontaktzungen vorgesehen ist. Die Modulkontakte sind also fest im Kontaktstecker integriert. Zum Anschließen des Bussystems wird dieses einfach über den Kontaktstecker an den Schalter angeschlossen.The module base is preferably designed as a contact plug. this makes possible especially the integration of the switch in a complex bus system. The For this purpose, the contact plug is designed such that instead of the individual module contacts a complex contact plug with vertical tabs is provided. The module contacts are thus permanently integrated in the contact plug. To the The bus system is simply connected to the via the contact plug Switch connected.

Zur Lösung der Aufgabe ist gemäß der Erfindung weiterhin ein Bauteilsystem für den beschriebenen Schalter vorgesehen, das zur Realisierung verschiedener Schaltertypen einen Satz von unterschiedlichen Modulkontakten und gleichzeitig oder alternativ einen Satz von unterschiedlichen Schaltkontakten umfasst.To achieve the object, a component system is also according to the invention the switch described provided that to implement various Switch types a set of different module contacts and simultaneously or alternatively comprises a set of different switching contacts.

Um den fertigungstechnischen Aufwand möglichst gering zu halten, sind die Modulkontakte und Schaltkontakte derart ausgeformt, dass vorzugsweise lediglich ein einziges Schaltergehäuse notwendig ist. The module contacts are used to keep the manufacturing effort as low as possible and switching contacts shaped such that preferably only a single switch housing is necessary.

Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung werden im Folgenden anhand der Figuren näher erläutert. Es zeigen in schematischen Darstellungen:

Fig. 1
einen Installationsschalter in einer Explosionsdarstellung,
Fig. 2
die elektrischen Schaltbauteile des Schalters in einer vergrößerten Darstellung,
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einen Modulboden mit angedeuteten Modulkontakten in einer Aufsicht,
Fig. 4
einen als Kontaktstecker ausgebildeten Modulboden
Fig. 5A
ein Prinzipschaltbild eines Kreuzschalters,
Fig. 5B
ein Prinzipschaltbild eines Wechselschalters mit Glimmlampe, und
Fig. 6
eine Glimmlampe für einen Installationsschalter.
Exemplary embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the figures. The following are shown in schematic representations:
Fig. 1
an installation switch in an exploded view,
Fig. 2
the electrical switching components of the switch in an enlarged view,
Fig. 3
a module base with indicated module contacts in a supervision,
Fig. 4
a module base designed as a contact plug
Figure 5A
a block diagram of a cross switch,
Figure 5B
a schematic diagram of a changeover switch with glow lamp, and
Fig. 6
a glow lamp for an installation switch.

Einander entsprechende Teile sind in den Figuren mit den gleichen Bezugszeichen versehen.Corresponding parts are given the same reference numerals in the figures Mistake.

Der in Fig. 1 - nur ausschnittsweise - dargestellte Installationsschalter 2 dient insbesondere zur Unterputzmontage. Er weist ein Schaltergehäuse 3 auf, das einen Grundkörper 4 sowie einen separaten Modulboden 16 jeweils aus einem isolierenden Material umfasst. Der Grundkörper 4 ist zur Aufnahme von insbesondere unterschiedlichen Schaltbauteilen ausgestaltet und bildet zusammen mit dem Modulboden 16 einen Gerätesockel. Über eine entsprechende Kombination der Schaltbauteile lassen sich unterschiedliche Schaltertypen, beispielsweise Aus-, Wechsel- oder Kreuzschalter, realisieren. Diese Schaltbauteile sind im Wesentlichen Schaltkontakte 6, Schaltelemente 11 und Modulkontakte 14, die in Fig. 2 vergrößert dargestellt sind und anhand dieser Figur ergänzend erläutert werden. Im Montageendzustand sind mit dem Grundkörper 4 in der Regel weitere, hier nicht dargestellte Schaltbauteile verbunden, wie beispielsweise eine Schaltwippe sowie ein Tragrahmen mit Spreizkrallen für die Unterputzmontage.The installation switch 2 shown in FIG. 1 serves only in part for flush mounting. It has a switch housing 3, the one Base body 4 and a separate module base 16 each made of an insulating Material includes. The base body 4 is for receiving in particular different switching components designed and forms together with the module base 16 a device base. Via an appropriate combination of Switching components can be different types of switches, such as off, Changeover or cross switch. These switching components are essentially Switch contacts 6, switching elements 11 and module contacts 14, which are shown in FIG. 2 are shown enlarged and are also explained with reference to this figure. In the final assembly state, the base body 4 is generally more here Switching components, not shown, connected, such as a rocker switch as well as a support frame with expanding claws for flush mounting.

Die Schaltkontakte 6 sind von oben in den Grundkörper 4 einsetzbar und weisen einen Klemmkontakt 8 und unterschiedlich ausgestaltete Kontaktarme 10 auf. Die Klemmkontakte 8 sind von einer Klemmfeder 8a und einem Kontaktgrundkörper 9 gebildet, in den die Klemmfeder 8a fest einrastbar ist Die Klemmfeder 8a klemmt einen zu kontaktierenden Leiter zwischen einem ihrer Schenkel und dem Kontaktgrundkörper 9. Im Ausführungsbeispiel hat der Grundkörper 4 sechs Kammern 5 zur Aufnahme von Schaltkontakten 6, die paarweise einander gegenüberliegen. Die Kammern 5 sind von oben mit den Schaltkontakten 6 bestückbar und nach unten hin zumindest teilweise offen. Die eingefügten Schaltkontakte 6 sind in den Kammern 5 fest gehalten, insbesondere eingeschnappt.The switching contacts 6 can be inserted into the base body 4 from above and have a clamping contact 8 and differently configured contact arms 10. The Clamping contacts 8 are of a clamping spring 8a and a contact base body 9 formed, in which the clamping spring 8a can be firmly locked. The clamping spring 8a clamps a conductor to be contacted between one of its legs and the contact body 9. In the exemplary embodiment, the base body 4 has six chambers 5 for receiving switching contacts 6, which are opposite one another in pairs. The chambers 5 can be fitted with the switching contacts 6 from above and towards at least partially open at the bottom. The inserted switch contacts 6 are in the Chambers 5 held firmly, especially snapped.

Mittig zwischen den Schaltkontakten 6 sind drei Schaltelemente 11 schwenkbar angeordnet, die eine Schwenkmulde 12 und eine an diese angeformte Schaltzunge 13 aufweisen. In Abhängigkeit des gewünschten Schaltertyps werden die Schaltkontakte 6 von unten über die Modulkontakte 14 oder auch seitlich durch einen Modulkontakt 14a miteinander in geeigneter Weise leitend verbunden. Die Modulkontakte 14 haben hierzu nach oben gebogene Kontaktzungen 15, die zur Kontaktierung nach Art einer sogenannten "Messerkontaktierung" dienen und zwischen zwei Schenkel einer Messerschneide 17 des Schaltkontakts 6 eingreifen, oder umgekehrt. Bei der Montage des Schalters 2 werden die Modulkontakte 14 bevorzugt in den Modulboden 16 eingelegt, welcher Halteelemente 18 zur Lagepositionierung der Modulkontakte 14 aufweist. Die Halteelemente 18 sind insbesondere als am Modulboden 16 angeformte einfache Stege oder Noppen ausgebildet. Der Modulboden 16 wird zusammen mit den Modulkontakten 14 von unten an den Grundkörper 4 über Schnappverbindungen 20 befestigt. Hierbei werden die Modulkontakte 14 von unten in die Kammern 5 eingeführt und automatisch über die Messerkontaktierung mit den Schaltkontakten 6 kontaktiert. Three switching elements 11 can be pivoted in the middle between the switching contacts 6 arranged, a swivel trough 12 and a switching tongue molded onto this 13 have. Depending on the desired switch type, the Switch contacts 6 from below through the module contacts 14 or laterally through a module contact 14a connected to each other in a suitable manner. The For this purpose, module contacts 14 have upwardly bent contact tongues 15 which are used for Serve in the manner of a so-called "knife contact" and between two legs of a knife edge 17 of the switching contact 6 engage, or the other way around. When the switch 2 is installed, the module contacts 14 preferably inserted into the module base 16, which holding elements 18 for position positioning the module contacts 14. The holding elements 18 are in particular formed as simple webs or knobs formed on the module base 16. The module base 16 is together with the module contacts 14 from below attached to the base body 4 via snap connections 20. Here are the module contacts 14 inserted into the chambers 5 from below and automatically contacted with the switch contacts 6 via the knife contact.

Der beschriebene Schalter 2 zeichnet sich durch seinen modularen Aufbau aus und ermöglicht die Realisierung von unterschiedlichsten Schaltertypen bei einem einheitlichen aus Grundkörper 4 und Modulboden 16 gebildeten Schaltergehäuse 3. Der modulare Aufbau hat den entscheidenden Vorteil, dass die Anzahl der notwendigen Bauteile im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen Schaltern deutlich reduziert sind. Neben einer Vielzahl von universell einsetzbaren Bauteilen ist nämlich zur Realisierung von allen gängigen Schaltertypen lediglich ein Satz von unterschiedlichen Schaltkontakten 6 und insbesondere ein Satz von unterschiedlichen Modulkontakten 14 vorgesehen, die in Abhängigkeit des zu realisierenden Schaltertyps in geeigneter Weise in die Kammern 5 bzw. in den Modulboden 16 eingelegt werden. Über die Modulkontakte 14 werden die einzelnen Schaltkontakte 6 unterschiedlich miteinander verbunden, und über die Kontaktarme 10 wird festgelegt, welche Schaltkontakte 6 miteinander über eines der Schaltelemente 11 kontaktierbar sind. Die Kontaktarme 10 sind hierbei unterschiedlich ausgeformt, insbesondere unterschiedlich abgekröpft. Durch die unterschiedliche Kröpfung ist es ermöglicht, zwei nebeneinanderliegende oder auch kreuzweise gegenüberliegende Schaltkontakte 6 miteinander über eines der Schaltelemente 11 zu verbinden. Beispielsweise wird gemäß Fig. 2 der Schaltkontakt 6A über das Schaltelement 11A - je nach Schaltstellung - entweder mit dem Schaltkontakt 6B oder mit dem Schaltkontakt 6C verbunden. Das Schaltelement 11A ist im Kontaktarm 10A des Schaltkontakts 6A schwenkbar gelagert.The switch 2 described is characterized by its modular structure and enables the realization of different switch types in one uniform switch housing formed from base body 4 and module base 16 3. The modular structure has the decisive advantage that the number of necessary components significantly reduced compared to conventional switches are. In addition to a variety of universally applicable components, Realization of all common switch types just one set of different ones Switch contacts 6 and in particular a set of different module contacts 14 provided depending on the type of switch to be realized be inserted in a suitable manner into the chambers 5 or into the module base 16. The individual switch contacts 6 are different via the module contacts 14 connected to each other, and it is determined via the contact arms 10, which switching contacts 6 can be contacted with one another via one of the switching elements 11 are. The contact arms 10 are shaped differently, in particular cranked differently. Because of the different cranking it is allows two adjacent or crosswise opposite Switch contacts 6 to connect to one another via one of the switching elements 11. For example, according to FIG. 2, the switching contact 6A is made via the switching element 11A - depending on the switching position - either with the switching contact 6B or with the switching contact 6C connected. The switching element 11A is in the contact arm 10A of the switching contact 6A is pivotally mounted.

Zur Betätigung des Schalters 2 weist dieser - je nachdem ob es ein Einfach- oder ein Mehrfachschalter ist - einen oder mehrere Schalthebel 22 auf, die einen Schaltstift 24 umfassen, der in die Schwenkmulde 12 des ihm zugeordneten Schaltelements 11 eingreift. Der Schalthebel 22 wird über eine nicht dargestellte und im Montageendzustand mit dem Grundkörper verbundene Schaltwippe betätigt. Dabei erfolgt eine Schwenkbewegung der Schalthebel 22 um eine Schwenkachse 28, die zugleich eine Lagerachse für die Lagerung am Grundkörper 4 ist. Die Schwenkbewegung wird auf das Schaltelement 11 übertragen, so dass dieses mit seiner an der Schaltzunge 13 befindlichen Kontaktfläche 30a die Kontaktfläche 30b des ihm zugeordneten Kontaktarms 10 berührt. Das Schaltelement 11 ist mit seiner Schwenkmulde 12 im Kontaktarm 10 eines der Schaltkontakte 6 schwenkbar gehalten. Es ist asymmetrisch ausgestaltet, und zwar ist die Schaltzunge 13 sowohl endseitig als auch nur einseitig seitlich an der Schwenkmulde 12 befestigt. Die Kontaktarme 10 sind durch eine geeignete Formgebung federnd ausgebildet. Das asymmetrische Schaltelement 11 erlaubt eine vergleichsweise geringe Schaltkraft und damit ein angenehmes Schaltgefühl und ein geringes Schaltgeräusch. Das angenehme Schaltverhalten wird durch die federnde Ausgestaltung der Kontaktarme 10 zusätzlich entscheidend verbessert. Denn aufgrund der federnden Ausgestaltung wird die Bewegungsenergie des Schaltelements 11 abgedämpft. Üblicherweise wird diese Energie durch Aufschlagen des Schaltelements 11 auf eine feststehende Kontaktfläche abgebaut. Dieses Aufschlagen führt zum "Prellen", und dieser Effekt ist durch die federnde Ausgestaltung deutlich reduziert, wodurch die Lebensdauer des Schalters 2 entscheidend verlängert wird.To operate the switch 2, this has - depending on whether it is a single or a multiple switch is - one or more shift levers 22 on one Include switching pin 24 which in the swivel trough 12 of the associated Switching element 11 engages. The shift lever 22 is not shown and actuated switching rocker connected to the base body in the final assembly state. The shift lever 22 pivots about a pivot axis 28, which is also a bearing axis for storage on the base body 4. The pivoting movement is transmitted to the switching element 11, so that this with its contact surface 30a located on the switching tongue 13, the contact surface 30b of the contact arm 10 assigned to it touches. The switching element 11 is with its swivel recess 12 in the contact arm 10 one of the switch contacts 6 held pivotable. It is designed asymmetrically, namely the shift tongue 13 both on the end side and only on one side on the swivel trough 12 attached. The contact arms 10 are resilient due to a suitable shape educated. The asymmetrical switching element 11 allows a comparative low shifting force and thus a pleasant shifting feeling and a low one Switching noise. The pleasant switching behavior is due to the resilient design the contact arms 10 additionally improved significantly. Because due The kinetic energy of the switching element 11 becomes the resilient configuration dampened. This energy is usually generated by hitting the switching element 11 reduced to a fixed contact surface. This serve leads to "bouncing", and this effect is clear from the resilient design reduced, which significantly extends the life of the switch 2 becomes.

In Fig. 1 sind weiterhin mehrere Entsperrer 32 dargestellt, die jeweils in eine Ausnehmung 34 des Klemmkontakts 8 eingreifen, um einen im Klemmkontakt 8 klemmkontaktierten Leiter zu lösen.In Fig. 1, a plurality of unlockers 32 are also shown, each in a recess 34 of the clamping contact 8 engage one in the clamping contact 8 to disconnect the clamped conductor.

Zur Illustration der Anordnung von unterschiedlichen Modulkontakten 14A bis 14E auf dem Modulboden 16 sind gemäß Fig. 3 mehrere Modulkontakte 14A bis 14E unterschiedlicher Ausformung gleichzeitig dargestellt. Zur Unterscheidung sind sie unterschiedlich schraffiert. Die einzelnen Modulkontakte 14A bis 14E werden von den Halteelementen 18 sowie von der Außenkontur des Modulbodens 16 in diesem gehalten. Die Halteelemente 18 sind dabei derart ausgeformt, dass ein einziger Modulboden 16 zur Aufnahme aller Modulkontakte 14A bis 14E geeignet ist. Es ist natürlich ohne Weiteres möglich, für jeden Schaltkontakt 14A bis 14E einen separaten Modulboden vorzusehen, jedoch erhöht sich dadurch die Anzahl der notwendigen Bauteile.To illustrate the arrangement of different module contacts 14A to 14E 3, there are a plurality of module contacts 14A to 14E on the module base 16 different shape shown simultaneously. They are for distinction hatched differently. The individual module contacts 14A to 14E are from the holding elements 18 and the outer contour of the module base 16 in this held. The holding elements 18 are shaped such that a single one Module base 16 is suitable for receiving all module contacts 14A to 14E. It is of course readily possible to have one for each switch contact 14A to 14E to provide separate module floor, but this increases the number of necessary components.

Gemäß Fig. 4 sind die Modulkontakte 14 fest in einem Kontaktstecker 40 integriert. An diesem sind lediglich die den einzelnen Modulkontakten 14 zugeordneten Kontaktzungen 15 zu erkennen, die zur Ausbildung eines Modulkontaktes 14 innerhalb des Kontaktsteckers 40 in geeigneter Weise miteinander verbunden sind, wie dies in Fig. 4 beispielhaft gestrichelt dargestellt ist. Der Kontaktstekker 40 wird mit seinen Kontaktzungen 15 von unten in den Grundkörper 4 des Schalters 2 an den Messerschneiden 17 eingesteckt. Er dient insbesondere zum Anschluss des Schalters 2 an ein Bus-System. Hierzu führt von dem Kontaktstekker 40 eine Busleitung 42 weg.4, the module contacts 14 are firmly integrated in a contact plug 40. Only the individual module contacts 14 are assigned to this To recognize contact tongues 15, which form a module contact 14 connected in a suitable manner within the contact plug 40 are, as shown by dashed lines in Fig. 4. The contact plug 40 with its contact tongues 15 from below into the base body 4 of the Switch 2 inserted on the knife edges 17. It serves in particular for Connection of switch 2 to a bus system. This leads from the contact plug 40 a bus line 42 away.

Als Beispiele für die mit dem beschriebenen modularen Konzept zu realisierenden unterschiedlichsten Schaltertypen sind in Fig. 5A ein Kreuzschalter 44 und in Fig. 5B ein Wechselschalter 46 mit integrierter Glimmlampe 48 dargestellt. Wie der Fig. 5A zu entnehmen ist, sind beim Kreuzschalter 44 alle sechs Kammern 5 mit Schaltkontakten 6A bis 6F belegt. Es sind zwei Schaltelemente 11C und 11F vorgesehen, die in den Schaltkontakten 6C bzw. 6F schwenkbar gehalten, also mit diesen leitend verbunden sind. Die Schaltkontaktpaare 6A und 6D sowie 6B und 6E sind über Modulkontakte 14 jeweils leitend miteinander verbunden. Zur Realisierung des Kreuzschalters 44 sind dessen Schaltkontakte 6C und 6F jeweils für einen Stromeingang 50C bzw. 50F, also zum Anschluss an den Phasenleiter eines Stromnetzes, vorgesehen. Die Schaltkontakte 6A und 6E sind jeweils für einen Stromausgang 52A bzw. 52E vorgesehen. Zur Betätigung des Kreuzschalters 44 hat dieser eine einzige Schaltwippe, mit der die beiden Schaltelemente 11C,11F gleichzeitig betätigt werden.As examples of those that can be realized with the described modular concept A wide variety of switch types are a cross switch 44 in FIG. 5A and in 5B shows a changeover switch 46 with an integrated glow lamp 48. How 5A, all six chambers 5 are at the cross switch 44 with switch contacts 6A to 6F. There are two switching elements 11C and 11F provided, which is pivotally held in the switching contacts 6C or 6F, that is are conductively connected to these. The switch contact pairs 6A and 6D and 6B and 6E are each conductively connected to one another via module contacts 14. to Realization of the cross switch 44 are the switch contacts 6C and 6F each for a current input 50C or 50F, i.e. for connection to the phase conductor a power grid. The switch contacts 6A and 6E are each for a current output 52A or 52E is provided. To operate the cross switch 44 this has a single rocker switch with which the two switching elements 11C, 11F are operated simultaneously.

Die Schaltelemente 6A bis 6F sind derart gewählt, dass bei der Schaltstellung "unten" der Schaltelemente 11C,11F, also wenn sie in Richtung zu den Schaltkontakten 6A bis 6C gekippt sind, die Schaltelemente 11C,11F die beiden Schaltkontakte 6B und 6C sowie die beiden Schaltkontakte 6F und 6A miteinander verbinden. In der Schalterstellung "unten" besteht also eine Verbindung zwischen dem Stromeingang 50C und dem Stromausgang 52E sowie zwischen dem Stromeingang 50F und dem Stromausgang 52A. Die Schaltkontakte 6A bis 6F sind weiterhin derart ausgestaltet, dass in der entgegengesetzten Schaltstellung "oben" die Schaltkontakte 6F und 6E sowie die Schaltkontakte 6C und 6D miteinander leitend über die Schaltelemente 11C,11F verbunden sind. Demnach sind die Ein- bzw. Ausgänge 50F und 52E sowie 50C und 52A miteinander leitend verbunden.The switching elements 6A to 6F are selected such that in the switching position "below" of the switching elements 11C, 11F, that is, when they are towards the switching contacts 6A to 6C are tilted, the switching elements 11C, 11F the two switching contacts 6B and 6C and the two switching contacts 6F and 6A. In the switch position "down" there is a connection between the current input 50C and the current output 52E and between the current input 50F and the current output 52A. The switching contacts 6A to 6F are further designed in such a way that in the opposite switching position "up" the switching contacts 6F and 6E and the switching contacts 6C and 6D with each other are conductively connected via the switching elements 11C, 11F. Accordingly, the or outputs 50F and 52E and 50C and 52A are conductively connected to one another.

Zur Realisierung des Wechselschalters 46 sind lediglich drei Schaltkontakte 6A,6E und 6F notwendig. Das Schaltelement 11 F ist im Schaltkontakt 6F gehalten. Diesem ist der Stromeingang 50F und den beiden anderen Schaltkontakten sind die Stromausgänge 52A bzw. 52E zugeordnet. In der Schaltstellung "unten" ist der Stromeingang 50F mit dem Stromausgang 52A und in der Schaltstellung "oben" mit dem Stromausgang 52E verbunden. Dies wird durch eine entsprechende Ausgestaltung der einzelnen Kontaktarme 10 der Schaltkontakte 6A,6E und 6F erreicht. Die Glimmlampe 48 ist leitend mit den beiden Schaltkontakten 6F und 6A verbunden. Über die Glimmlampe 48 sind demnach Stromeingang 50F und Stromausgang 52A permanent verbunden, so dass die Glimmlampe 48 unabhängig von der Schalterstellung leuchtet.To implement the changeover switch 46, only three switch contacts are required 6A, 6E and 6F necessary. The switching element 11 F is held in the switching contact 6F. This is the current input 50F and the other two switch contacts the current outputs 52A and 52E are assigned. In the switch position "down" is the current input 50F with the current output 52A and in the switch position "top" connected to the current output 52E. This is indicated by an appropriate Design of the individual contact arms 10 of the switching contacts 6A, 6E and 6F reached. The glow lamp 48 is conductive with the two switch contacts 6F and 6A connected. Accordingly, current input 50F is via the glow lamp 48 and current output 52A permanently connected so that the glow lamp 48 is independent from the switch position lights up.

Um die Glimmlampe 48 bei allen Schaltertypen einbauen zu können, und um sie möglichst einfach auszuführen, weist sie gemäß Fig. 6 lediglich drei Kontaktbeine 54 auf. Diese sind an einem Glimmlampensockel 56 angeordnet. Sie weisen U-förmige Schienen auf, in denen jeweils ein Kontaktelement 58 geführt wird. Im Glimmlampensockel 56 ist eine Fassung für ein Leuchtmittel 60 vorgesehen, und zur Abdeckung ist ein Deckel 62 vorgesehen, der vorzugsweise in den Glimmlampensockel 56 eingeschnappt wird. Die drei Kontaktbeine 54 sind an drei der vier Ecken der Glimmlampe 48 angeordnet. Zwei Kontaktbeine 54 sind miteinander leitend verbunden. Diese dreibeinige Ausgestaltung mit der leitenden Verbindung zweier Kontaktbeine 54 ermöglicht es, die Glimmlampe 48 universell für jeden Schaltertyp einzusetzen. Hierzu bedarf es lediglich einer entsprechenden Drehung im Grundkörper 4 in 90°-Schritten. In order to be able to install the glow lamp 48 in all switch types and around it 6, it has only three contact legs 54 on. These are arranged on a glow lamp base 56. You point U-shaped rails, in each of which a contact element 58 is guided. in the Glow lamp base 56, a socket for a lamp 60 is provided, and a cover 62 is provided for cover, which is preferably in the glow lamp base 56 is snapped. The three contact legs 54 are on three of the four Corners of the glow lamp 48 arranged. Two contact legs 54 are together conductively connected. This three-legged configuration with the conductive connection two contact legs 54 makes the glow lamp 48 universal for everyone Switch type. All that is required is a corresponding rotation in base 4 in 90 ° steps.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

22
Schalterswitch
33
Schaltergehäuseswitch housing
44
Grundsockelbase socket
55
Kammerchamber
66
Schaltkontaktswitching contact
88th
Klemmkontaktclamping contact
8a8a
Klemmfederclamping spring
99
KontaktgrundkörperContact body
1010
Kontaktarmcontact
1111
Schaltelementswitching element
1212
Schwenkmuldeswivel dump
1313
Schaltzungereed
14,14A-14E14,14A-14E
ModulkontaktContact module
1515
Kontaktzungecontact tongue
1616
Modulbodenmodule base
1717
Messerschneideknife edge
1818
Halteelementretaining element
2020
Schnappverbindungsnap
2222
Schalthebelgear lever
2424
Schaltstiftswitch Probe
2828
Schwenkachseswivel axis
30a,30b30a, 30b
Kontaktflächecontact area
3232
Entsperrerunlocker
3434
Ausnehmungrecess
4040
Kontaktsteckercontact plug
4242
Busleitungbus line
4444
KreuzschalterIntermediate switch
4646
Wechselschalterchangeover switch
4848
Glimmlampeglow lamp
50c,50f50c, 50f
Stromeingangcurrent input
52a,e52a, e
Stromausgangcurrent output
5454
KontaktbeineContact legs
5656
GlimmlampensockelGlimmlampensockel
5858
Kontaktelementecontact elements
6060
LeuchtmittelLamp
6262
Deckelcover

Claims (12)

  1. Electrical installation switch (2) having a switch housing (3) which comprises a base body (4) which has a number of chambers (5) for accommodating switching contacts (6), with module contacts (14), which are arranged on a base surface of the switch housing (3), being provided for the connection of switching contacts (6) in different chambers (5),
    characterized in that the switch housing (3) has on its base surface a separate module base (16), which is attached to the base body (4) with the module contacts (14) being held by the module base (16) in the switch housing (3).
  2. Electrical installation switch (2) according to Claim 1,
    characterized in that the module base (16) is designed for accommodating module contacts (14) of different shapes, via which the switching contacts (6) can make contact with one another, forming different switch types.
  3. Electrical installation switch (2) according to Claim 2,
    characterized in that the module base (16) has holding elements (18) for positioning of the module contacts (14).
  4. Electrical installation switch (2) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that the module contacts (14) are inserted in the module base (16).
  5. Electrical installation switch (2) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that the module base (16) is connected to the base body (4) via a snap-action connection (20).
  6. Electrical installation switch (2) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that the module contacts (14) have contact tongues (15) for making contact with the switching contacts (6).
  7. Electrical installation switch (2) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that the chambers (5) are designed to accommodate different switching contacts (6).
  8. Electrical installation switch (2) according to Claim 7,
    characterized in that the switching contacts (6) each have a standard contact base body (9), a standard clamping spring (8a) and different contact arms (10).
  9. Electrical installation switch (2) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that the switching contacts (6) are fixed in the respective chambers (5).
  10. Electrical installation switch (2) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that the module base (16) is in the form of a contact plug (40).
  11. Component system for an electrical installation switch (2) according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that a set of different module contacts (14A-14E) and/or a set of different switching contacts (6A-6F) are/is provided in order to produce different switch types.
  12. Component system according to Claim 11,
    characterized in that a standard switch housing (3) is provided in order to produce different switch types.
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