EP1251536B1 - Operating device for motor vehicle and steering column provided with such a device - Google Patents

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EP1251536B1
EP1251536B1 EP20020290941 EP02290941A EP1251536B1 EP 1251536 B1 EP1251536 B1 EP 1251536B1 EP 20020290941 EP20020290941 EP 20020290941 EP 02290941 A EP02290941 A EP 02290941A EP 1251536 B1 EP1251536 B1 EP 1251536B1
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    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H25/00—Switches with compound movement of handle or other operating part
    • H01H25/06—Operating part movable both angularly and rectilinearly, the rectilinear movement being along the axis of angular movement
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H19/00—Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand
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    • H01H19/11—Movable parts; Contacts mounted thereon with indexing means
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H25/00—Switches with compound movement of handle or other operating part
    • H01H25/04—Operating part movable angularly in more than one plane, e.g. joystick
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H3/00—Mechanisms for operating contacts
    • H01H3/32—Driving mechanisms, i.e. for transmitting driving force to the contacts
    • H01H3/40—Driving mechanisms, i.e. for transmitting driving force to the contacts using friction, toothed, or screw-and-nut gearing

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif de commande pour véhicule automobile et une colonne de direction munie de ce dispositif.The present invention relates to a control device for a vehicle automobile and a steering column fitted with this device.

Elle s'applique en particulier à la commande d'un poste de radio du véhicule.It applies in particular to the control of a vehicle radio.

On connaít déjà dans l'état de la technique un dispositif de commande pour véhicule automobile, du type comprenant des moyens de sélection d'une fonction dans un menu activés par un organe de commande mobile, des premiers moyens de guidage de l'organe de commande autorisant une rotation de cet organe autour d'un premier axe pour activer les moyens de sélection, et des moyens de validation de la fonction sélectionnée.We already know in the prior art a control device for motor vehicle, of the type comprising means for selecting a function in a menu activated by a mobile control unit, first guidance means for the control member authorizing a rotation of this member about a first axis for activate the selection means, and validation means of the selected function.

Généralement, un tel dispositif de commande comporte un bouton poussoir, disposé à proximité de l'organe de commande mobile, pour activer les moyens de validation.Generally, such a control device comprises a push button, disposed near the mobile control member, to activate the means of validation.

Cependant, le développement des applications multimédia à l'intérieur du véhicule automobile impose la multiplication de tels dispositifs de commande, ce qui pose des problèmes d'ergonomie et de fiabilité, en raison du grand nombre de pièces alors nécessaires. Un dispositif de commande selon le préambule de la revendication 1 est divulgué dans EP 644 566.However, the development of multimedia applications inside the vehicle automobile requires the multiplication of such control devices, which poses ergonomics and reliability issues, due to the large number of parts then required. A control device according to the preamble of claim 1 is disclosed in EP 644 566.

L'inventon vise à remédier aux inconvénients d'un dispositif de commande classique pour véhicule automobile, en créant un dispositif de commande peu encombrant et fiable.The invention aims to remedy the drawbacks of a control device classic for motor vehicle, by creating a control device little bulky and reliable.

L'invention a donc pour objet un dispositif de commande pour véhicule automobile du type précité, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte des seconds moyens de guidage de l'organe de commande autorisant un déplacement de celui-ci distinct de la rotation autour du premier axe, pour activer les moyens de validation.The invention therefore relates to a control device for a motor vehicle of the aforementioned type, characterized in that it comprises second means for guiding the control member authorizing a movement thereof distinct from the rotation around of the first axis, to activate the validation means.

Ainsi, un dispositif de commande selon l'invention est moins encombrant, puisqu'il ne nécessite pas la présence d'un bouton poussoir à proximité de l'organe de commande mobile pour activer les moyens de validation. Ceci améliore notamment l'ergonomie d'une colonne de direction comportant au moins un tel dispositif de commande.Thus, a control device according to the invention is less bulky, since it does not require the presence of a push button near the control member mobile to activate the validation means. This notably improves the ergonomics of a steering column comprising at least one such control device.

Le dispositif de commande selon l'invention peut, en outre, comporter l'une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques suivantes :

  • les seconds moyens de guidage autorisent une translation de l'organe de commande parallèlement au premier axe ;
  • les premiers et seconds moyens de guidage comprennent des moyens formant palier de guidage en translation et rotation d'une broche solidaire de l'organe de commande, cette broche matérialisant le premier axe ;
  • les seconds moyens de guidage autorisent un basculement de l'organe de commande autour d'un second axe, distinct du premier axe ;
  • les premiers et seconds moyens de guidage comprennent des moyens formant boítier de logement d'une rotule solidaire de l'organe de commande, ce boítier autorisant la rotation de l'organe de commande autour du premier axe, ainsi que son basculement autour du second axe ;
  • le dispositif de commande comporte des moyens de rappel élastique de l'organe de commande d'une position active de validation de la fonction sélectionnée vers une position de repos ;
  • l'organe de commande comporte un évidement central délimité par une surface de forme générale tronconique, formant rampe sensiblement coaxiale au premier axe, et les moyens de rappel élastique comportent un doigt sollicité élastiquement radialement contre la rampe ; et
  • les moyens de sélection et les moyens de validation comportent respectivement un contacteur rotatif et un contacteur à poussoir portés par la même face d'un circuit imprimé.
The control device according to the invention may, in addition, include one or more of the following characteristics:
  • the second guide means allow a translation of the control member parallel to the first axis;
  • the first and second guide means comprise means forming a guide bearing in translation and rotation of a spindle secured to the control member, this spindle embodying the first axis;
  • the second guide means allow tilting of the control member around a second axis, distinct from the first axis;
  • the first and second guide means comprise means forming a housing for housing a ball joint secured to the control member, this housing allowing the rotation of the control member around the first axis, as well as its tilting around the second axis ;
  • the control device comprises elastic return means of the control member from an active position for validating the selected function to a rest position;
  • the control member comprises a central recess delimited by a surface of generally frustoconical shape, forming a ramp substantially coaxial with the first axis, and the elastic return means comprise a finger elastically urged radially against the ramp; and
  • the selection means and the validation means respectively comprise a rotary contactor and a push-button contactor carried by the same face of a printed circuit.

L'invention a également pour objet une colonne de direction pour véhicule automobile, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte au moins un dispositif de commande tel que décrit précédemment.The invention also relates to a steering column for a vehicle automobile, characterized in that it comprises at least one control device such as previously described.

L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description qui va suivre, donnée uniquement à titre d'exemple et faite en se référant aux dessins annexés, sur lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en coupe latérale d'un dispositif de commande selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue en coupe selon la ligne AA de la figure 1 ; et
  • la figure 3 est une vue en coupe latérale d'un dispositif de commande selon un second mode de réalisation de l'invention.
The invention will be better understood on reading the description which follows, given solely by way of example and made with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
  • Figure 1 is a side sectional view of a control device according to a first embodiment of the invention;
  • Figure 2 is a sectional view along line AA of Figure 1; and
  • Figure 3 is a side sectional view of a control device according to a second embodiment of the invention.

On a représenté sur les figures 1, 2 et 3 un dispositif de commande pour véhicule automobile, conformément à deux modes de réalisation de l'invention. Dans ces exemples, le dispositif de commande forme un satellite de commande d'un poste de radio du véhicule, appelé par la suite « satellite radio ».FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 show a control device for a vehicle automobile, in accordance with two embodiments of the invention. In these examples, the control device forms a radio control satellite of the vehicle, subsequently called "radio satellite".

Le satellite radio 10 représenté à la figure 1 comprend un support 12 portant des moyens de sélection 14 d'une fonction dans un menu présenté à un utilisateur par un dispositif d'affichage (non représenté).The radio satellite 10 represented in FIG. 1 comprises a support 12 carrying means 14 for selecting a function in a menu presented to a user by a display device (not shown).

Ces moyens de sélection 14 comportent un contacteur 16 muni de contacts glissants 18 en appui sur des contacts fixes 20 portés par une face 22 d'un circuit imprimé 24.These selection means 14 comprise a contactor 16 provided with contacts sliding 18 bearing on fixed contacts 20 carried by one face 22 of a printed circuit 24.

Le circuit imprimé 24 est fixé de façon classique sur le support 12. The printed circuit 24 is conventionally fixed on the support 12.

Les contacts glissants 18 sont portés par un arbre de transmission 26, monté rotatif sur le support 12. Cet arbre de transmission 26 comporte une partie centrale formant roue dentée 28.The sliding contacts 18 are carried by a drive shaft 26, mounted rotatable on the support 12. This transmission shaft 26 has a central part forming a gear 28.

Le satellite radio 10 comporte également un organe de commande mobile 30. Cet organe de commande mobile 30, constitué d'une seule pièce, comporte une première extrémité formant molette 32, une partie centrale formant roue dentée 34, et une seconde extrémité formant broche 36. La molette 32, la roue dentée 34 et la broche 36 sont de révolution autour d'un même premier axe 38, sensiblement parallèle à l'arbre 26.The radio satellite 10 also includes a mobile control member 30. This mobile control member 30, consisting of a single piece, comprises a first end forming a wheel 32, a central part forming a toothed wheel 34, and a second spindle end 36. The thumbwheel 32, the toothed wheel 34 and the spindle 36 are of revolution around the same first axis 38, substantially parallel to the shaft 26.

L'organe de commande 30 est guidé par des moyens 40 solidaires du support 12, ces moyens de guidage 40 formant palier de guidage en translation et en rotation de la broche 36, parallèlement et autour du premier axe 38.The control member 30 is guided by means 40 integral with the support 12, these guide means 40 forming a guide bearing in translation and in rotation of the spindle 36, parallel to and around the first axis 38.

L'organe de commande 30 est couplé au contacteur 16 par une pièce intermédiaire 42 formant roue dentée engrenant avec les roues dentées 28 et 34 et portée par le support 12.The control member 30 is coupled to the contactor 16 by a part intermediate 42 forming a toothed wheel meshing with the toothed wheels 28 and 34 and carried by the support 12.

Le satellite radio 10 comporte en outre des moyens de validation de la fonction sélectionnée comprenant un contacteur à poussoir 44 fixé sur la face 22 du circuit imprimé 24. Le contacteur à poussoir 44 est disposé en regard d'une face de contact 46 de la molette 32.The radio satellite 10 also comprises means for validating the function selected comprising a push-button switch 44 fixed on the face 22 of the circuit printed 24. The push-button switch 44 is arranged opposite a contact face 46 wheel 32.

Dans cette face de contact 46 est ménagé un évidement central délimité par une surface 48 de forme générale tronconique crantée.In this contact face 46 is provided a central recess delimited by a surface 48 of generally frustoconical notched shape.

L'organe de commande 30 est déplaçable parallèlement au premier axe 38, entre une position active de validation et une position de repos vers laquelle il est rappelé élastiquement par des moyens 50. Ces moyens de rappel 50 comprennent un doigt 52, porté par le support 12, sollicité élastiquement radialement par un ressort 54 contre la surface tronconique 48 formant rampe.The control member 30 is movable parallel to the first axis 38, between an active validation position and a rest position to which it is called back elastically by means 50. These return means 50 comprise a finger 52, carried by the support 12, elastically urged radially by a spring 54 against the frustoconical surface 48 forming a ramp.

La molette 30 représentée en coupe selon la ligne AA à la figure 2 présente une section intérieure, au niveau de la surface 48, de forme générale circulaire présentant un nombre prédéterminé de crans 56.The wheel 30 shown in section along line AA in Figure 2 has a inner section, at the surface 48, of generally circular shape having a predetermined number of notches 56.

Les positions angulaires de la molette 32 sont maintenues par pression du doigt 52 sur l'un de ces crans 56.The angular positions of the wheel 32 are maintained by finger pressure 52 on one of these notches 56.

Ainsi, on sélectionne une fonction dans un menu en faisant tourner la molette 32 autour du premier axe 38, la pièce intermédiaire 42 transmettant la rotation de l'organe de commande 30 à l'arbre de transmission 26, et donc aux moyens de sélection 14.Thus, we select a function in a menu by turning the dial 32 around the first axis 38, the intermediate piece 42 transmitting the rotation of the control 30 to the transmission shaft 26, and therefore to the selection means 14.

Ensuite, pour valider la sélection d'une fonction choisie dans le menu, on déplace l'organe de commande 30 en translation parallèlement au premier axe 38, pour rapprocher la molette 32 du contacteur à poussoir 44. La validation de la sélection précédemment effectuée est activée par pression de la face de contact 46 de la molette 32 sur le contacteur à poussoir 44.Then, to validate the selection of a function chosen in the menu, we move the control member 30 in translation parallel to the first axis 38, for move the dial 32 closer to the push-button switch 44. Confirmation of the selection previously performed is activated by pressing the contact face 46 of the dial 32 on push-button switch 44.

La pression exercée par le doigt 52 sur la surface crantée 48 formant rampe tend à éloigner la face de contact 46 du contacteur à poussoir 44, pour ramener l'organe de commande 30 vers sa position de repos.The pressure exerted by finger 52 on the notched surface 48 forming a ramp tends to move the contact face 46 away from the push-button switch 44, to bring the control 30 to its rest position.

La figure 3 illustre un second mode de réalisation d'un dispositif de commande selon l'invention, dans lequel la seconde extrémité de l'organe de commande mobile 30 forme rotule 58.FIG. 3 illustrates a second embodiment of a control device according to the invention, in which the second end of the mobile control member 30 ball shape 58.

Dans ce cas, l'organe de commande 30 est guidé par des moyens 58A formant boítier de logement de la rotule 58. Ces moyens de guidage 58A autorisent la rotation de l'organe de commande 30 autour du premier axe 38, ainsi que son basculement autour d'un second axe 59 orthogonal au premier axe.In this case, the control member 30 is guided by means 58A forming housing for the ball joint 58. These guide means 58A allow the rotation of the control member 30 around the first axis 38, as well as its tilting around of a second axis 59 orthogonal to the first axis.

Par ce basculement autour de ce second axe 59, l'organe de commande 30 est déplaçable entre une position active de validation et une position de repos vers laquelle il est rappelé élastiquement par les moyens 50.By this tilting around this second axis 59, the control member 30 is movable between an active validation position and a rest position towards which it is recalled elastically by the means 50.

Dans sa position active de validation, obtenue par pression manuelle sur la molette 32, l'organe de commande mobile 30 est incliné par rapport au premier axe 38, par basculement autour du second axe 59, ce qui a pour effet de rapprocher sa face de contact 46 du contacteur à pression 44 et de valider la fonction précédemment sélectionnée.In its active validation position, obtained by manual pressure on the wheel 32, the mobile control member 30 is inclined relative to the first axis 38, by tilting around the second axis 59, which has the effect of bringing its face closer to contact 46 of pressure switch 44 and confirm the function previously selected.

En l'absence de pression manuelle, l'organe de commande mobile 30 est rappelé élastiquement dans sa position de repos, par pression du doigt 52 sur la surface crantée 48.In the absence of manual pressure, the mobile control member 30 is recalled elastically in its rest position, by pressing finger 52 on the notched surface 48.

Dans le second mode de réalisation de l'invention, la position de repos de l'organe de commande 30 est imposée par la coopération de la surface crantée 48 avec un talon 60 du support 12, en un point diamétralement opposé au point de contact entre le doigt 52 et la surface crantée 48. Dans cette position, l'organe de commande mobile 30 est de révolution autour du premier axe 38.In the second embodiment of the invention, the rest position of the organ control 30 is imposed by the cooperation of the notched surface 48 with a heel 60 of the support 12, at a point diametrically opposite the point of contact between the finger 52 and the notched surface 48. In this position, the movable control member 30 is revolution around the first axis 38.

Bien sûr, un jeu 62 est ménagé entre les dents des roues dentées 34 et 42 et celles-ci sont usinées de façon classique, pour que le basculement de l'organe de commande mobile 30 soit réalisable sans gêner l'engrènement précédemment décrit.Of course, a clearance 62 is made between the teeth of the toothed wheels 34 and 42 and these are machined in a conventional way, so that the tilting of the mobile control 30 is achievable without interfering with the engagement described above.

Il apparaít clairement que l'invention, illustrée selon les exemples décrits précédemment, permet de créer un dispositif de commande intégrant dans un même organe de commande, les fonctions de sélection et de validation, en permettant le déplacement de l'organe de commande selon deux degrés de liberté. It is clear that the invention, illustrated according to the examples described previously, allows to create a control device integrating in the same control unit, selection and validation functions, allowing the displacement of the control member according to two degrees of freedom.

Un autre avantage du dispositif précédemment décrit est de permettre l'utilisation d'un circuit imprimé simple face, les moyens de sélection et de validation pouvant être disposés sur une face commune de ce circuit imprimé.Another advantage of the device described above is that it allows the use a single-sided printed circuit, the means of selection and validation can be arranged on a common face of this printed circuit.

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  1. A control device (10) of the type comprising selector means (14) for selecting a function from a menu activated by a moving control member (30), first guide means (40; 58A) for guiding the control member (30) allowing said member to turn about a first axis (38) to activate the selector means (14), enter means (44) for confirming the selected function, second guide means (40; 58A) for guiding the control member (30) allowing it to move in a manner distinct from turning about the first axis (38) in order to activate the enter means (44), and resilient return means (50) for returning the control member (30) from an active position confirming the selected function towards a rest position, the device being characterized in that the control member (30) includes a central recess defined by a surface (48) of notched, generally frustoconical shape, forming a ramp substantially coaxial about the first axis (38), the resilient return means (50) comprising a finger (52) urged resiliently against one of the notches (56) of the ramp (48).
  2. A control device according to claim 1, characterized in that the second guide means (40) allow the control member (30) to move in translation parallel to the first axis (38).
  3. A control device according to claim 2, characterized in that the first and second guide means (40) comprise bearing-forming means for providing a rod (36) secured to the control member (30) with guidance in translation and in rotation, said rod occupying the first axis (38).
  4. A control device according to claim 1, characterized in that the second guide means (58A) allow the control member (30) to tilt about a second axis (59) distinct from the first axis (38).
  5. A control device according to claim 4, characterized in that the first and second guide means (58A) comprise means forming a housing for receiving ball (58) secured to the control member (30), said housing allowing the control member to turn about the first axis (38) and to tilt about the second axis (59).
  6. A control device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the selector means (14) and the enter means (44) respectively comprise a rotary contactor (16) and a pushbutton contactor (44) carried by the same face (22) of a printed circuit (24).
  7. A control device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the finger (52) of the resilient return means (50) is urged resiliently radially against one of the notches (56) of the ramp (48).
  8. A motor vehicle steering column, characterized in that it includes at least one control device according to any one of claims 1 to 7.
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