EP1419512B1 - Programmable switch with pressure- and/or rotation-actuated display - Google Patents

Programmable switch with pressure- and/or rotation-actuated display Download PDF

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EP1419512B1
EP1419512B1 EP02794806A EP02794806A EP1419512B1 EP 1419512 B1 EP1419512 B1 EP 1419512B1 EP 02794806 A EP02794806 A EP 02794806A EP 02794806 A EP02794806 A EP 02794806A EP 1419512 B1 EP1419512 B1 EP 1419512B1
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    • 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
    • H01H25/06—Operating part movable both angularly and rectilinearly, the rectilinear movement being along the axis of angular movement
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    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G1/00—Controlling members, e.g. knobs or handles; Assemblies or arrangements thereof; Indicating position of controlling members
    • G05G1/02—Controlling members for hand actuation by linear movement, e.g. push buttons
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G1/00—Controlling members, e.g. knobs or handles; Assemblies or arrangements thereof; Indicating position of controlling members
    • G05G1/08—Controlling members for hand actuation by rotary movement, e.g. hand wheels
    • G05G1/10—Details, e.g. of discs, knobs, wheels or handles
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H9/00—Details of switching devices, not covered by groups H01H1/00 - H01H7/00
    • H01H9/18—Distinguishing marks on switches, e.g. for indicating switch location in the dark; Adaptation of switches to receive distinguishing marks
    • H01H9/181—Distinguishing marks on switches, e.g. for indicating switch location in the dark; Adaptation of switches to receive distinguishing marks using a programmable display, e.g. LED or LCD
    • 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
    • H01H19/005—Electromechanical pulse generators
    • 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
    • H01H19/54—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 the operating part having at least five or an unspecified number of operative positions
    • H01H19/60—Angularly-movable actuating part carrying no contacts
    • H01H19/63—Contacts actuated by axial cams
    • 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
    • H01H19/005—Electromechanical pulse generators
    • H01H2019/006—Electromechanical pulse generators being rotation direction sensitive, e.g. the generated pulse or code depends on the direction of rotation of the operating part

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  • the present invention relates to a switch operable by pressing and / or rotating its movable member.
  • the prior art knows the document FR 2 716 293 concerning a key with double possibility of displacement (translation, rotation) and comprising a position indicator to signal to the user the position of the rotary member of the key.
  • the invention aims to design a switch for a dialogue between a user and his machine, through a different information exchange in one direction and the other.
  • the switch shown in Figure 1 is combined with a display capable of displaying any type of information, graphics, animation and an electronic set of programming.
  • the display is chosen in the assembly (LCD display, OLED display), abbreviations of liquid crystal displays and "organic emetting diodes” of larger display area than the previous ones.
  • the cap (1) has tubular lugs (4) integral with the upper face (2) and perpendicular thereto, and extending over at least a portion of the height of the internal cavity (20) of the cap.
  • the cap (1) is able to rotate endlessly in one direction and in the other around the central and vertical axis (19) of a pivot (22) integral with a horizontal circular plate (14) (for example metallic).
  • the inner diameter of the lower portion of the skirt (21) of the cap is greater than the diameter of the plate (14) so as to be rotatable about it.
  • the edge of the skirt is provided with folds or anchoring points (16) directed towards the axis (19) abutting under the plate (14) to prevent the exit of the cap towards the top and to carry the outer edge of a sealing membrane (13), its inner edge being carried by an annular seal (9) surrounding the pivot (22), the diaphragm (13) completely closing the opening of the cap (1) and turning with him.
  • Fastening means for example lugs (23) cut in the plate (14) and bent at 90 °, support the plate (15) of a printed circuit comprising all the electronic components necessary for programming, such as for example control components (8) welded on the underside of the plate (15).
  • a display (3) On the upper face of the plate (15) is fixed a display (3) covered for example by an opaque film (18) having a reading window (18a) disposed under the transparent portion of the upper face (2) of the cap.
  • the plate (15) also has on the periphery of its upper face, one or more switches (6) spaced regularly, for example four arranged at 90 ° and a double optocutator notch (5) of the type used in the computer mice, with a low closing position and an automatic return to opening after releasing the pressure, the use of two optoswitches to determine the direction of rotation of the cap.
  • switches (6) spaced regularly, for example four arranged at 90 ° and a double optocutator notch (5) of the type used in the computer mice, with a low closing position and an automatic return to opening after releasing the pressure, the use of two optoswitches to determine the direction of rotation of the cap.
  • the contacts on the switches (6) and on the switch (5) are formed by the tubular lugs (4), respectively during the rotation of the cap or a pressure thereon.
  • one or more lighting means for example light-emitting diode type lamps.
  • the printed circuit board has an output cable (24) connected to a standard connection (10) for connecting the switch to a machine.
  • a thread (11) provided on the pivot (22) makes it possible to fix the switch according to the invention on a support (17) by means of a fastening nut (12).
  • the user can turn the cap (1) indefinitely in one direction and the other and information is immediately displayed on the display for each position of the cap.
  • This information can be a code (corresponding to an operation to be performed by the machine), a message to the environment of the machine, information received from the environment (eg time, temperature, speed, consumption, pressure, etc %) or a combination of this set of information, or a graph or animation.
  • the user selects or validates the information or the function chosen by pressing on said cap, and has the possibility, for each of them, to select or validate a sub-function by a new pressure.

Abstract

The invention relates to a switch of the type that comprises a pressure- and rotation-actuated mobile element. The inventive switch is characterised in that it comprises a display, a programmable electronic unit and a cover. The cover, which can be rotated endlessly in one direction and around a pivot (22) in the other direction, can occupy several stop positions during one rotation. Each of said stop positions can be used to actuate a switch (6) that is used to control the electronic unit. Moreover, said cover can be moved linearly in a direction that is perpendicular to the plane of rotation in order to occupy a low closed position when pressure is applied to the cover. When said pressure is released, the cover is automatically returned to the open position. In this way, the notched switch (5) of the electronic unit can be actuated.

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La présente invention concerne un commutateur actionnable par pression et/ou par rotation de son élément mobile.The present invention relates to a switch operable by pressing and / or rotating its movable member.

L'art antérieur connaît le document FR 2 716 293 concernant une touche à double possibilité de déplacement (translation, rotation) et comportant un voyant de position pour signaler à l'utilisateur la position de l'organe rotatif de la touche.The prior art knows the document FR 2 716 293 concerning a key with double possibility of displacement (translation, rotation) and comprising a position indicator to signal to the user the position of the rotary member of the key.

Cette touche n'étant pas programmable, elle ne permet pas de sélectionner des programmes ou des fonctions différentes à l'intention d'une machine, et l'information communiquée à l'utilisateur est réduite à sa plus simple expression.Since this key is not programmable, it does not make it possible to select different programs or functions for a machine, and the information communicated to the user is reduced to its simplest expression.

L'état de la technique connaît également le document D1-DE- 198 57 837 selon lequel les contacts sont réalisés par des organes distincts nécessitant un système de renvois à engrenage complexe, encombrant et non intégrable dans le capuchon.The state of the art also knows the document D1-DE-198 57 837 according to which the contacts are made by separate members requiring a complex gear system, bulky and not integrable into the cap.

L'invention a pour but de concevoir un commutateur permettant un dialogue entre un utilisateur et sa machine, grâce à un échange d'informations diverses dans un sens et dans l'autre.The invention aims to design a switch for a dialogue between a user and his machine, through a different information exchange in one direction and the other.

Ce but est atteint grâce à l'invention qui consiste en un commutateur du type comportant un organe mobile actionnable par pression et par rotation, caractérisé en ce que l'afficheur et l'ensemble électronique programmable sont intégrés dans le capuchon, la platine supportant la plaque d'un circuit imprimé de l'ensemble électronique et caractérisé en ce que le capuchon présente :

  • . d'une part une course en rotation sans fin dans un sens et dans l'autre autour d'un pivot avec plusieurs positions d'arrêt possibles au cours d'un tour, chacune des positions permettant d'actionner un interrupteur de commande de l'ensemble électronique,
  • . d'autre part une course linéaire selon une direction perpendiculaire au plan de rotation, avec une position basse de fermeture par pression, et un rappel automatique en ouverture après relâchement de la pression sur le capuchon, permettant d'actionner un commutateur de l'ensemble électronique.
This object is achieved by virtue of the invention, which consists of a switch of the type comprising a movable member that can be actuated by pressure and rotation, characterized in that the display and the programmable electronic assembly are integrated in the cap, the plate supporting the plate of a printed circuit of the electronic assembly and characterized in that the cap has:
  • . on the one hand an endless rotation race in one direction and the other around a pivot with several possible stopping positions during a lap, each of the positions allowing to actuate a control switch of the electronic assembly,
  • . on the other hand a linear stroke in a direction perpendicular to the plane of rotation, with a low position of closing by pressure, and an automatic return to opening after releasing the pressure on the cap, to actuate a switch of the assembly electronic.

On comprendra mieux l'invention à l'aide de la description ci-après d'un mode de réalisation non limitatif, faite en référence aux figures annexées suivantes :

  • figure 1 : vue en coupe verticale d'un commutateur rotatif selon l'invention,
  • figure 2 : vue en perspective du capuchon du commutateur de la figure 1,
  • figure 3 : schéma de principe d'un procédé de fonctionnement non limitatif, de l'ensemble de programmation combiné au commutateur.
The invention will be better understood from the following description of a non-limiting embodiment, with reference to the following appended figures:
  • FIG. 1: vertical sectional view of a rotary switch according to the invention,
  • FIG. 2: perspective view of the cap of the switch of FIG. 1,
  • Figure 3: block diagram of a non-limiting method of operation of the programming assembly combined with the switch.

Le commutateur représenté en figure 1 est combiné à un afficheur apte à afficher tout type d'information, de graphique, d'animation et à un ensemble électronique de programmation.The switch shown in Figure 1 is combined with a display capable of displaying any type of information, graphics, animation and an electronic set of programming.

De façon préférentielle, l'afficheur est choisi dans l'ensemble (afficheur LCD, afficheur OLED), abréviations des afficheurs à cristaux liquides et des « organic emetting diodes » de plus grande surface d'affichage que les précédentes.Preferably, the display is chosen in the assembly (LCD display, OLED display), abbreviations of liquid crystal displays and "organic emetting diodes" of larger display area than the previous ones.

Le commutateur se compose de :

  • un capuchon creux et circulaire rotatif (1) dont la face supérieure (2) est transparente au moins en partie.
The switch consists of:
  • a hollow and circular rotating cap (1) whose upper face (2) is transparent at least in part.

Intérieurement, le capuchon (1) comporte des pattes tubulaires (4) solidaires de la face supérieure (2) et perpendiculaires à celle ci, et s'étendant sur une partie au moins de la hauteur de la cavité interne (20) du capuchon.Internally, the cap (1) has tubular lugs (4) integral with the upper face (2) and perpendicular thereto, and extending over at least a portion of the height of the internal cavity (20) of the cap.

Le capuchon (1) est apte à tourner sans fin dans un sens et dans l'autre autour de l'axe central et vertical (19) d'un pivot (22) solidaire d'une platine circulaire horizontale (14) (par exemple métallique). Le diamètre interne de la partie basse de la jupe (21) du capuchon est supérieure au diamètre de la platine (14) de manière à pouvoir tourner autour de celle-ci.The cap (1) is able to rotate endlessly in one direction and in the other around the central and vertical axis (19) of a pivot (22) integral with a horizontal circular plate (14) (for example metallic). The inner diameter of the lower portion of the skirt (21) of the cap is greater than the diameter of the plate (14) so as to be rotatable about it.

De façon préférentielle mais non limitative, la bordure de la jupe est pourvue de plis ou de points d'ancrage (16) dirigés vers l'axe (19) venant en butée sous la platine (14) pour empêcher la sortie du capuchon vers le haut et pour porter le bord extérieur d'une membrane d'étanchéité (13), son bord intérieur étant porté par un joint d'étanchéité annulaire (9) entourant le pivot (22), la membrane (13) obturant totalement l'ouverture du capuchon (1) et tournant avec lui.Preferably, but not limited to, the edge of the skirt is provided with folds or anchoring points (16) directed towards the axis (19) abutting under the plate (14) to prevent the exit of the cap towards the top and to carry the outer edge of a sealing membrane (13), its inner edge being carried by an annular seal (9) surrounding the pivot (22), the diaphragm (13) completely closing the opening of the cap (1) and turning with him.

Des moyens de fixation, par exemple des pattes (23) découpées dans la platine (14) et pliées à 90° supportent la plaque (15) d'un circuit imprimé comportant l'ensemble des composants électroniques nécessaires à la programmation comme par exemple des composants de contrôle (8) soudés en sous-face de la plaque (15).Fastening means, for example lugs (23) cut in the plate (14) and bent at 90 °, support the plate (15) of a printed circuit comprising all the electronic components necessary for programming, such as for example control components (8) welded on the underside of the plate (15).

Sur la face supérieure de la plaque (15) est fixé un afficheur (3) recouvert par exemple par un film opaque (18) comportant une fenêtre de lecture (18a) disposée sous la partie transparente de la face supérieure (2) du capuchon.On the upper face of the plate (15) is fixed a display (3) covered for example by an opaque film (18) having a reading window (18a) disposed under the transparent portion of the upper face (2) of the cap.

Selon un exemple de réalisation la plaque (15) comporte encore sur la périphérie de sa face supérieure, un ou plusieurs interrupteurs (6) espacés régulièrement, par exemple quatre disposés à 90° et un double optocommutateur à encoche (5) du type utilisé dans les souris d'ordinateur, avec une position basse de fermeture et un rappel automatique en ouverture après relâchement de la pression, l'utilisation de deux optocommutateurs permettant de déterminer le sens de rotation du capuchon.According to an exemplary embodiment, the plate (15) also has on the periphery of its upper face, one or more switches (6) spaced regularly, for example four arranged at 90 ° and a double optocutator notch (5) of the type used in the computer mice, with a low closing position and an automatic return to opening after releasing the pressure, the use of two optoswitches to determine the direction of rotation of the cap.

Les contacts sur les interrupteurs (6) et sur le commutateur (5) sont réalisés par les pattes tubulaires (4), respectivement lors de la rotation du capuchon ou d'une pression sur celui-ci.The contacts on the switches (6) and on the switch (5) are formed by the tubular lugs (4), respectively during the rotation of the cap or a pressure thereon.

En option on peut prévoir sur la plaque (15) et en dessous de l'afficheur (3) un ou plusieurs moyens d'éclairage par exemple des lampes du type diode électroluminescentes.Optionally can be provided on the plate (15) and below the display (3) one or more lighting means for example light-emitting diode type lamps.

La plaque du circuit imprimé comporte un câble de sortie (24) relié à une connexion standard (10) pour connecter le commutateur à une machine.The printed circuit board has an output cable (24) connected to a standard connection (10) for connecting the switch to a machine.

Préférentiellement un filetage (11) prévu sur le pivot (22) permet de fixer le commutateur selon l'invention sur un support (17) au moyen d'un écrou de fixation (12).Preferably a thread (11) provided on the pivot (22) makes it possible to fix the switch according to the invention on a support (17) by means of a fastening nut (12).

On décrit à présent le fonctionnement du commutateur en liaison avec les trois figures.The operation of the switch in connection with the three figures is now described.

L'utilisateur peut tourner indéfiniment le capuchon (1) dans un sens et dans l'autre et des informations s'affichent immédiatement sur l'afficheur pour chaque position du capuchon.The user can turn the cap (1) indefinitely in one direction and the other and information is immediately displayed on the display for each position of the cap.

Ces informations peuvent être un code (correspondant à une opération à effectuer par la machine), un message à l'intention de l'environnement de la machine, une information reçue en provenance de l'environnement (par exemple heure, température, rapidité, consommation, pression, etc...) ou une combinaison de cet ensemble d'informations, ou un graphique ou une animation.This information can be a code (corresponding to an operation to be performed by the machine), a message to the environment of the machine, information received from the environment (eg time, temperature, speed, consumption, pressure, etc ...) or a combination of this set of information, or a graph or animation.

L'utilisateur sélectionne ou valide l'information ou la fonction choisie par pression sur ledit capuchon, et a la possibilité, pour chacune d'entre elle, de sélectionner ou valider une sous fonction par une nouvelle pression.The user selects or validates the information or the function chosen by pressing on said cap, and has the possibility, for each of them, to select or validate a sub-function by a new pressure.

Sur le schéma de principe, ce fonctionnement se traduit par les étapes suivantes :

  • étape (A) : début (ou allumage)
  • étape (B) : affichage successif et en boucle de toutes les fonctions programmées, la première fonction (F1) succédant à la dernière fonction (Fn) (liaison 101), chaque fonction (F1), (F2)..., (Fn) pouvant être validée par une sortie 102, puis choix de l'une d'entre-elles par arrêt sur une position,
  • étape (C) : validation du choix d'une des fonctions (Fi) par pression sur le capuchon. Chaque fonction peut comporter un menu et, selon la programmation du menu, au moins une information de sortie [par exemple
  • un code (103), au moins une suite de bits (104), une aide (105)], un affichage des données reçues (106) correspondant à un code, et une liaison d'accès (107) à un ensemble de sous fonctions (SF1), (SF2), (SF3), (SFn) disponibles grâce à l'étape (D), un ou plusieurs accès (108) à l'étape début (A).
  • étape (D) en option : affichage successif et en boucle de toutes les sous-fonctions programmées, la première sous-fonction (SF1) succédant à la dernière fonction (SFn) (liaison 109), chaque sous fonction pouvant être validée par une sortie (110), puis choix de l'une des sous fonctions (SFi). La programmation de l'étape D prévoit ainsi les mêmes possibilités que la programmation de l'étape B.
  • étape (E) : validation du choix précédent d'une sous-fonction (SFi) par pression sur le capuchon (1).
    A nouveau la programmation prévoit pour l'étape (E) les mêmes possibilités que pour l'étape (C) entre autres par exemple, un accès (111) à l'étape début (A), l'affichage et la programmation d'un code (112), une aide (113) etc... et en option un accès (114) à une sous sous-fonction (SSFi) qui pourra elle-même être validée par pression du capuchon etc...
  • étape (X) : la répétition des étapes de rotation et de validation ci-dessus est en théorie non limitée. D'une façon générale, suite à une validation (C, E etc...), la programmation prévoit (accès possible et affichage) de l'une des informations non limitatives suivantes :
    • ■ message provenant de l'environnement extérieur de la machine (tel que par exemple: température, heure, consommation etc...) afin de renseigner l'utilisateur,
    • ■ graphique d'information également pour renseigner l'utilisateur,
    • ■ code d'une fonction à faire exécuter par la machine. Ce qui correspond à une communication de l'utilisateur vers la machine,
    • ■ une combinaison de plusieurs ou de la totalité de ces informations ci-dessus,
    • ■ etc...
In the schematic diagram, this operation results in the following steps:
  • step (A): start (or ignition)
  • step (B): successive and loop display of all the programmed functions, the first function (F 1 ) succeeding the last function (F n ) (link 101), each function (F 1 ), (F 2 ). ., (F n ) being able to be validated by an output 102, then choosing one of them by stopping on a position,
  • step (C): validation of the choice of one of the functions (F i ) by pressing on the cap. Each function may have a menu and, depending on the programming of the menu, at least one output information [e.g.
  • a code (103), at least one bit sequence (104), a help (105)], a display of the received data (106) corresponding to a code, and an access link (107) to a set of sub functions (SF 1 ), (SF 2 ), (SF 3 ), (SF n ) available through step (D), one or more accesses (108) to the start step (A).
  • step (D) optional: successive display and loop all programmed subfunctions, the first sub-function (SF 1 ) succeeding the last function (SF n ) (link 109), each sub-function can be validated by an output (110), then choice of one of the subfunctions (SF i ). The programming of step D thus provides the same possibilities as the programming of step B.
  • step (E): validation of the previous choice of a sub-function (SF i ) by pressing on the cap (1).
    Again the programming provides for the step (E) the same possibilities as for the step (C) inter alia, for example, access (111) to the start step (A), display and programming of a code (112), a help (113) and so on and optionally an access (114) to a sub-function (SSF i ) which can itself be validated by pressing the cap etc ...
  • step (X): the repetition of the steps of rotation and validation above is theoretically unlimited. In general, following a validation (C, E, etc.), the programming provides (possible access and display) one of the following nonlimiting information:
    • ■ message from the external environment of the machine (such as for example: temperature, time, consumption etc ...) to inform the user,
    • ■ information graphic also to inform the user,
    • ■ code of a function to be executed by the machine. Which corresponds to a communication from the user to the machine,
    • ■ a combination of several or all of the above information,
    • ■ etc ...

Ainsi, grâce à l'invention, il peut s'instaurer un véritable dialogue (utilisateur-machine) puisqu'il y a échange possible d'informations de l'un vers l'autre et réciproquement.Thus, thanks to the invention, it can establish a real dialogue (user-machine) since there is possible exchange of information from one to the other and vice versa.

En outre l'utilisateur a la possibilité de modifier les menus des fonctions et/ou sous fonction car :

  • la reconfiguration du programme d'un commutateur selon l'invention déjà mis en place sur une machine est possible, sans démontage, en déconnectant le connecteur (10) et en le connectant sur un appareil de programmation,
  • en cas de communication en réseau la reconfiguration est réalisable directement à la centrale du réseau.
In addition the user has the possibility to modify the menus of the functions and / or sub-functions because:
  • the reconfiguration of the program of a switch according to the invention already implemented on a machine is possible, without disassembly, by disconnecting the connector (10) and connecting it to a programming apparatus,
  • in the case of network communication the reconfiguration can be done directly at the network center.

Claims (14)

  1. Switch of the type comprising a displaceable member, which is actuatable by pressure and by rotation, of the type comprising a display, a programmable electronic assembly, and a cap capable of rotating about a plate (14), the cap having:
    . on the one hand an endless rotational path, in one direction and in the other, about a pivot (22), with a plurality of possible stopping positions in the course of a rotation, each of the positions permitting a switching means (6) for controlling the electronic assembly to be actuated,
    . on the other hand a linear path, in a direction perpendicular to the plane of rotation, with a low position for closing by pressure on the cap, and automatic recall on opening after the pressure on the cap is released, permitting a switch (5) of the electronic assembly to be actuated,

    characterised in that:
    - the display and the programmable electronic assembly are integrated in the cap, the plate (14) supporting the board (15) of a printed circuit of the electronic assembly.
  2. Switch according to claim 1, characterised in that the display is a display selected from the group (LCD display, OLED display).
  3. Switch according to one of claims 1 to 2, characterised in that the switch (5) of the electronic assembly is of the notched optoswitch type.
  4. Switch according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that:
    - the cap (1) is hollow, and its upper face (2) is at least partially transparent,
    - internally, the cap (1) comprises tubular lugs (4), which are integral with the upper face (2) and perpendicular relative thereto, and extend over at least one portion of the height of the internal cavity (20) of the cap,
    - the cap is capable of rotating endlessly in one direction and in the other about the central and vertical spindle (19) of a pivot (22), which is integral with a horizontal circular plate (14), the internal diameter of the bottom portion of the skirt (21) of the cap being greater than the diameter of the plate (14) so as to be able to rotate about said plate.
  5. Switch according to claim 4, characterised in that
    - the edge of the skirt is provided with folds or anchoring points (16), directed towards the spindle (19) and abutting below the plate (14), to prevent the cap from emerging upwardly and to carry the external edge of a sealing membrane (13), its internal edge being carried by an annular sealing joint (9) surrounding the pivot (22), and the membrane (13) totally blocking the opening of the cap (1) and rotating therewith.
  6. Switch according to claim 5, characterised in that lugs (23), which are cut-out in the plate (14) and folded at 90°, support the board (15) of a printed circuit, which comprises all of the electronic components necessary for the programming.
  7. Switch according to one of claims 5 to 6, characterised in that a display (3) is fixed on the upper face of the board (15).
  8. Switch according to claim 7, characterised in that the display (3) is covered by an opaque film (18) comprising a read-off window (18a) disposed under the transparent portion of the upper face (2) of the cap.
  9. Switch according to one of claims 5 to 8, characterised in that the board (15) further includes, on the periphery of its upper face, at least one switching means (6), and two notched optoswitches (5).
  10. Switch according to one of claims 5 to 9, characterised in that one or more lighting means (7) are provided on the board (15) and below the display (3).
  11. Switch according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterised in that an output cable (24) is connected to a standard connection (10) to connect the switch to a machine.
  12. Switch according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterised in that a threaded portion (11), provided on the pivot (22), permits the switch according to the invention to be secured on a support (17) by means of a securing nut (12).
  13. Method of using a switch according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterised in that it consists of programming the electronic assembly in the following manner:
    - step (A): start (or lighting-up)
    - step (B): successive and looped display of all of the programmed functions, the first function (F1) following the last function (Fn) (connection 101), each function (F1), (F2)..., (Fn) being able to be validated by an output (102), then selection of one of these by stopping at a position,
    - step (C): validation of the selection of one of the functions (F1) by pressure on the cap. Each function may include a menu and, depending on the programming of the menu, at least one output information, for example a code (103), at least one series of bits (104), an aid (105) and a display of the received data (106) corresponding to a code, and an access connection (107) to an assembly of sub-functions (SF1), (SF2), (SF3), (SFn) available thanks to step (D), one or more accesses (108) to the starting step (D),
    - step (D) as an option: successive and looped display of all of the programmed sub-functions, the first sub-function (SF1) following the last sub-function (SFn) (connection 109), each sub-function being able to be validated by an output (110), then selection of one of the sub-functions (SFi). The programming of step (D) thus provides the same possibilities as the programming of step (B).
    - step (E): validation of the preceding selection of a sub-function (SFi) by pressure on the cap (1).
  14. Method of use according to claim 13, characterised in that the programme can be reconfigured by a programming apparatus or by the control centre of a communication network.
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