EP1501108A1 - Interrupteur multidirectionnel - Google Patents

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EP1501108A1
EP1501108A1 EP03017058A EP03017058A EP1501108A1 EP 1501108 A1 EP1501108 A1 EP 1501108A1 EP 03017058 A EP03017058 A EP 03017058A EP 03017058 A EP03017058 A EP 03017058A EP 1501108 A1 EP1501108 A1 EP 1501108A1
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Markus Gärtner
Sascha Schoeneborn
Jens Mahner
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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
    • H01H25/002—Switches with compound movement of handle or other operating part having an operating member rectilinearly slidable in different directions
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H15/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for actuation in opposite directions, e.g. slide switch
    • H01H15/02—Details
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2215/00—Tactile feedback
    • H01H2215/004—Collapsible dome or bubble

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  • the present invention relates to a multi-way switch.
  • Multi-way switch in particular in the form of two- or Vierwegeschaltern are known in principle. By moving one in several directions of movement movable actuating element of such Multi-way switches can have different, connected to the multi-way switch Circuits are closed or opened.
  • Such reusable switches can be used, for example, to the movement of components that can be moved by an electric drive a device, in particular in two opposite directions, too Taxes.
  • the actuator can do this in two, the opposite Directions corresponding switching positions are moved so that the Drive then moves the components in the appropriate directions.
  • the electric drive In a rest position, the electric drive can be switched off, so that no movement of the drive or the components takes place.
  • Such multi-way switch for example, in motor vehicle be used. Especially in this case it is desirable that a user when using the multi-way switch a pleasant tactile feeling. He should get the feeling that the shifting takes place precisely. Preferably, the should continue tactile feeling in the exercise is not essential to the tactile feeling in the operation of other keys used in the motor vehicle differ.
  • Multipath switches can due to their function a relative complicated structure with many different, possibly consuming have to be handled parts, the corresponding production costs brings with it.
  • the present invention is therefore based on the object, a To provide multi-way switch, which is simple.
  • the electrical multi-way switch comprises at least two switching devices, each with a cap made of an elastic Have material by pressure in a corresponding, predetermined Actuating direction is deformable, so that a switching state of respective switching device is changed, and between at least a first and a second switching position movable actuator, by means of this by movement in the first and second switching position the cap of a first and second of the switching means for Change of the switching state of the corresponding switching device is deformable.
  • the switching devices of the electrical multi-way switch can each occupy two switching states in which their connections either electrically connected or isolated from each other, so that connected to the terminals circuits accordingly closed or open.
  • the switching states are described below also referred to as closed or open.
  • the switching devices are characterized in that they each have the Have cap made of an elastic material, by their deformation the switching state is changeable.
  • the material for the caps is preferably an elastomeric material, for example an elastomer or a thermoplastic elastomer used.
  • This cap is used to change the switching state by pressing on the Cap in the direction of actuation, depending on the shape of the Cap and / or for example the position and / or shape of contacts the switching devices can be chosen, deformed, so that for actuation the respective switching device is a force to overcome, the of the shape and / or the material of the cap and / or the actuating direction can depend.
  • the cap is pressed become.
  • the corresponding switching device Upon movement of the actuator from the corresponding Switching position takes out the corresponding cap then due to the restoring forces again essentially their original Shape.
  • the switching state the corresponding switching device back to the original Condition changed. It can continue the movement of the actuator from the switch position alone by the resetting Forces take place.
  • the cap may for this purpose have any suitable shape and especially not in directions transverse to the direction of actuation necessarily to be completely closed, but can if necessary still have breakthroughs.
  • the deformation of the caps takes place by means of the one actuating element, this in two directions of movement between at least the first and the second switching position is reciprocable.
  • the deformation of the caps does not necessarily need this to be done directly by the actuator.
  • the actuating element can in particular from a rest position in the Switching positions are moved, wherein in the rest position the switching devices assume a predetermined switching state. Especially then none of the switching devices in a conductive state be. In the switching positions then the switching state is only one changed the switching devices.
  • the multi-way switch according to the invention can be designed in this way be that the tactile shift feeling equals that of push-buttons, which also have a cap made of elastic material, which when pressed or pressed two contacts electrically with each other connect.
  • Such key switches can in particular be used as a cathedral mat switch be realized. For example, when used in one Motor vehicle can be used as continuously switch at the actuation of a user at least a similar tactile shift feeling can perceive.
  • the actuator can be arbitrary, but preferably be guided movable.
  • the actuating element as formed in two or four different directions tilting rocker arm whose one end is to deform the caps of switching devices is trained.
  • the actuating element displaceable between the first and the second switching position is.
  • the actuating element is along a guide direction guided linearly displaceable.
  • Such designed as a slide switch Multipath switch required when installing in a motor vehicle only little space, since the actuator is not or only a little of a Case of the switch needs to stand.
  • the leadership directions can preferably run parallel to a holding surface, which during assembly the multi-way switch rests against a board, so that an assembly is possible on the board in a small footprint.
  • linear guidance of the actuator, switching devices or their caps to be arranged so that their actuation directions parallel to the directions of movement of the actuating element between the two switch positions so that a special precise deformation of the corresponding caps is possible.
  • the actuation directions of the switching devices parallel and rectified.
  • the actuation directions for at least two caps differ from each other and preferably in Aligned substantially parallel and opposite to each other. Particularly preferably, they are coaxial.
  • the actuation directions can furthermore preferably run parallel to a holding surface which when mounting the multiway switch rests on a circuit board.
  • the actuation directions substantially parallel to the directions of movement of the actuating element run between the two switching positions. In this way can be a particularly simple and especially immediate transmission the movement of the actuator on the caps done.
  • the two switching devices of the multi-way switch according to the invention do not necessarily need to be the same, but is it to achieve a same tactile shift feeling when moving the Actuator preferred in the first and second switching position, that these are the same.
  • the actuator a deformation portion, at least during the deformation at least one of the two caps at least partially the Cap touched. Coupling elements that control the movement of the actuator transferred to a section of the cap, then are not necessary.
  • the deformation section is located in a rest position preferably on both caps at.
  • the caps are formed so that for deforming the cap in the respective Activation direction an initially increasing and after overcoming a pressure point constant or decreasing force is required.
  • an initially increasing and after overcoming a pressure point constant or decreasing force is required.
  • the inventive multi-way switch or a device controllable by means of this multi-way switch safe device can serve.
  • the caps along at least a portion of its circumference conical. It can be a Symmetry or longitudinal axis of the conical section, in particular in Run substantially parallel to the respective actuation direction.
  • the multi-way switch according to the invention can be arbitrary Switching devices include. So it is conceivable for the switching devices to use appropriate microswitch or spring switch contacts. However, it is preferred that the switching devices each two Having isolated from each other contacts, by means of a in the cap held switch contact by pressure on the cap in the respective Actuating direction are electrically connected to each other. The contacts The switching devices can then in particular each substantially orthogonal to the directions of actuation oriented contact surfaces have, on which the respective switching contacts rest upon actuation and establish an electrical connection.
  • Such a multi-way switch is very simple, with an automatic training as a tact switch results because a deformed cap due to their Elasticity springs back from its deformed state to its original state, in which the contacts then no longer electrically with each other are connected.
  • the switching contacts in the two Caps have flat contact surfaces, which are parallel to contacting surfaces the contacts of the switching devices are aligned.
  • the caps come together are formed in a one-piece cap member.
  • the cap element may in particular be preformed so that the caps before an assembly of the multi-way switch according to the invention at least They are almost in the position to each other, they in the composite Take multi-way switch.
  • the Cross-section of the cap element in a plane parallel to the actuating directions be formed substantially U-shaped.
  • the cap member may also be formed mat or strip be.
  • a dome mat made of an elastomer or a thermoplastic elastomer can be used as a cap member.
  • the cap member at least partially held in or on a receptacle by means of which the caps of the cap member are positioned and aligned relative to one another are.
  • the recording can in particular also by sections be formed of a housing of the multi-way switch. In this way can with simple production of the cap member and the invention Reusable switch nevertheless an exact alignment of the caps to each other and to the actuator can be achieved.
  • the cap member in a defined position in the recording halted or is securable.
  • the recording can in particular in a plane parallel to the actuating directions of two Switching devices with parallel actuating directions a substantially U-shaped have cross-section.
  • One the thighs of the "U" connecting section can then as a holder for the multi-way switch serve, by means of which this can be mounted on a circuit board.
  • the contacts of at least one of Switching devices are attached to and / or in the receptacle.
  • the Contacts may in particular when forming the receptacle as an injection molded part are cast during their production.
  • contacts pressed or clamped in the recording, including in this corresponding channels and / or recesses may be provided can.
  • the contacts of at least one of the switching devices are arranged on and / or in a carrier on a body attachable or by means of a housing of the multi-way switch is durable.
  • Contact pins of the contacts can simultaneously serve as a support for the carrier.
  • the basic body it can in particular, be the receptacle for the cap member. On This way, four-way switches can be easily made.
  • the switching devices at least partially arranged in a housing that the actuating element through an opening in the housing engages and a pin or plate-shaped trained deformation section for exerting pressure on has the corresponding caps.
  • the actuator has the actuator a plate-shaped deformation portion, the plane of the Deformation section in a designed as a slide switch Mehrwegeschalter preferably parallel to a thrust direction.
  • the opening is shaped to guide the actuator at least contributes.
  • the switching devices of according to the invention designed as a slide switch Mehrwegeschalters With a simple structure, it is preferred that the switching devices at least partially disposed in a housing, and that the actuator and the housing cooperate Leadership facilities have.
  • the guide devices can basically be designed as desired be. However, it is preferred that the actuating element and the Housing as guide elements Guide grooves and guide rails include. These can in particular in a particularly simple way a Movement of the actuator in two different, transverse to linear Trajectories of the actuator extending directions To block.
  • the parallel to the trajectories or running Guide grooves and / or bars may preferably in linear training at least in the region of both ends of the corresponding inner or outer side surfaces of the housing, that is in the area of Ends in the two directions of movement of the actuator at Movement in the switching positions, or be formed continuously. This allows a particularly good and stable guidance of the actuating element.
  • torques can be applied to the actuating element, the force acting on the actuator transversely to the directions of movement can occur from the guides or the associated housing are very well received.
  • lower forces result between touching ones Surfaces of the guide elements, so that a pushing movement smoother is possible.
  • the switching devices at least partially disposed in a housing, and that the Actuator one a cross section of the deformation section at least partially surrounding guide surface, which is located on one or more, a surface defining guide elements in or supported on the housing.
  • the area can, for example, by a corresponding flat surface of the housing or a housing part or also a tangential plane on ribs of the housing or a housing part be formed. It is preferably orthogonal to the deformation section and parallel to the parallel directions of movement of the Actuator or its thrust direction oriented.
  • a guided Actuator can be particularly well applied to it torques transferred to the housing.
  • the switching devices at least partially disposed in a housing, and that the Actuating element has a plate-shaped guide portion, the between two parallel to the directions of movement of the actuating element extending housing parts is performed. This in turn results a particularly good absorption of torques on the actuator.
  • the switching means at least partially are arranged in a housing, and that the actuating element the Housing at least partially surrounds.
  • the actuating element the Housing at least partially surrounds.
  • the actuator can be moved in different ways with be connected to the housing. So it is preferable that the actuating element is snapped onto a housing of the multi-way switch. A Such training facilitates the manufacture and / or assembly of Actuator essential.
  • the actuating element at least two Having parts in a direction transverse to a trajectory of the Actuator assembled between the two switch positions are.
  • these can by a snap or Rasttagen be interconnected.
  • a linear guide of the actuating element in particular on a housing.
  • the actuating element one parallel to the directions of movement and to the surface of the housing in which the opening is formed, oriented wall, by means of which the opening in the housing in any position of the actuating element between the Both switching positions can be covered.
  • guide elements in particular Guide rails and grooves, on opposite sides of the Housing are formed so that the actuating element between this guide elements is movable.
  • two pairs of switching devices are arranged so that their actuation directions differing from each other, preferably to each other in substantially orthogonal directions, that the actuator between four switch positions back and is moved, and that by moving the actuator in one of the switch positions the cap of one of the switching devices for Change of the switching state of the corresponding switching device is deformable.
  • the switching devices each have one to Change of the switching state by pressure in a respective actuating direction deformable cap on and can be especially after be formed of one of the aforementioned embodiments. Especially can the actuator from a rest position of the Switch positions be movable.
  • the four switching positions of the actuating element in a corresponding manner also be arranged at the ends of a cross.
  • Such a multi-way switch is especially easy to use as a clear distinction the different switching paths is easily possible.
  • the actuating element is guided so that it is simultaneously displaceable only in one of the switch positions.
  • the actuator a deformation portion, which upon movement of the actuating element in two of the switch positions at the respectively deformed Cap rests, and that the carriage by means of the actuating element is displaceable and at least one further deformation section having, by movement of the actuating element in two other Switch positions accordingly movable, so that the cap of a corresponding circuit device is deformable.
  • the actuator therefore deforms the caps of two of the switching devices immediately while the caps of the two other switching devices be deformed directly by the carriage.
  • a multi-way switch comprises a first one preferred embodiment of the invention in the form of a two-way switch a housing lower part 10, a received in the housing lower part 10 Cap member 12, an upper housing part 14 and an actuating element 16th
  • the lower housing part 10 which together with the upper housing part 14 a Housing forms the two-way switch, points to a base plate 18th formed end walls 20 and 20 'symmetrically to a median plane, which are aligned substantially orthogonal to the base plate 18, so that in one of the surfaces of the end walls 20 and 20 'and the Base plate 18 orthogonal plane of a substantially U-shaped Cross section of the housing base 10 results.
  • the base plate 18 is for Attachment formed on a circuit carrier.
  • end walls 20 and 20 ' are facing outward Surfaces to the free ends of the respective end walls 20 and 20 ' towards inwardly inclined guide ribs 22 and 22 ', which forms a Sliding the housing upper part 14 on the lower housing part 10 easier.
  • each contact element pairs are arranged, each electrically from each other insulated, substantially U-shaped, flat, surface contact elements include, each with not visible in the figures connecting elements are connected in the form of pins and of which in Fig. 1, only the contact elements 26 and 26 'are visible.
  • the contact elements are shaped and arranged so that they form a very tight, insulating, S-shaped gaps intertwined.
  • Contact surfaces of the contact elements are aligned parallel to each other, wherein the normal are oriented parallel to a respective actuation direction Bi or B 2 .
  • the connecting elements engage through the base plate 18 and protrude from this substantially orthogonal, so that the two-way switch is easily mechanically and electrically connected by means of the base plate 18 with a circuit carrier.
  • the strip-shaped cap element 12 shown deformed in FIG. 1 is made of made of an elastomer and has in an undeformed state three successively arranged sections 28, 28 'and 28 " Sections 28 and 28 "have a shape and size, the which corresponds to the end walls 20 or 20 'of the housing lower part 10, while the central portion 27 'is substantially in shape and size the portion of the base plate 18 between the end walls 20 and 20 ' equivalent.
  • the lower housing part 10 receives as a recording, the cap member 12, which is bent in a U-shape, so that the end-side sections 28 and 28 "are arranged parallel and mirror-symmetrical to each other.
  • the cap member 12 has to the sections 28 and 28 "over as U-shaped, circumferential edge lips 30 and 30 'formed positioning and holding elements which engage around the end walls 20 and 20' when the cap member 12 is bent in a U-shape and in the lower housing part 10 is used.
  • the substantially symmetrical sections 28 and 28 "have substantially the same caps 32 and 32 ', which have on a conical portion, of which in Fig. 1, only the conical portion 33 is visible, actuating portions 34 and 34' have.
  • the actuating portions 34 and 34 'and the conical portions are formed so that upon depression of the actuating portions 34 and 34' in the actuating direction B 1 and B 2 orthogonal to the sections 28 and 28 "and parallel to the symmetry or Longitudinal axes of the conical portions for deforming the caps 32 and 32 'an increasing force is required, wherein after exceeding a pressure point, the force required for further deformation decreases.
  • the actuation directions B 1 and B 2 of the caps 32 and 32 'of the cap element 12 accommodated in the housing lower part 10 are essentially aligned coaxially and oppositely to one another.
  • switching contacts are arranged, of which in Fig. 1, only the switching contact 36 is partially visible.
  • Contact surfaces of the switching contacts are each aligned substantially orthogonal to the symmetry or longitudinal axis of the conical sections and thus the actuation directions B 1 and B 2 and parallel to actuating surfaces of the actuating portions 34 and 34 '.
  • the contact element pairs with the respective caps and held therein Switching contacts each form at least partially switching devices within the meaning of the invention, wherein the contact surfaces of the contact element pairs and the switch contact in parallel to each other and are aligned orthogonal to the actuation directions.
  • the upper housing part 14 has two parallel aligned Housing side walls 38 and 38 ', four with the housing side walls connected end wall sections 39 and 39 ', two lateral, to the locking lugs 24 and 24 'complementary locking elements in the form of opposite each other arranged locking tongues 40 and 40 'with latching openings 42nd or 42 'and one with the housing side walls 38 and 38', the End wall sections 39 and 39 'and the locking tongues 40 and 40' connected Cover section 44.
  • the upper housing part 14 and the lower housing part 10 are by means of complementary locking elements connected to each other.
  • an opening 48 for the actuating element 16 is formed in the lid portion 44, which has an elongated parallel to the actuating directions B 1 and B 2 form.
  • the actuator 16 includes an actuating pin 52 in the Substantially square cross-section, a pin-shaped deformation section 54 with the same cross section as the actuating pin 52 and an actuating pin 52 of the deformation portion 54th separating guide plate 56.
  • the deformation portion 54 and the opening 48 are formed the deformation section 54 can reach through the opening 48, when the actuator 16 is placed on the upper housing part 14 is. Furthermore, the deformation portion 54 is located with two corresponding Surfaces on the actuating portions 34 and 34 ', so that these at Operation are deformable without play.
  • the guide plate 56 is oriented substantially orthogonal to the direction of the deformation portion 54 and has lateral guide walls 58 and 58 ', respectively, which run parallel to the actuation directions B 1 and B 2 along a guide direction F.
  • lateral guide walls 58 and 58 'strips are formed with a triangular cross-section, of which in Fig. 1, only the bar 60 is visible and form with the guide plate 56 guide grooves, of which in the figures, in turn, only the guide 62 is visible. While the guide plate 56 facing surfaces of the strips 60 are aligned substantially parallel to the guide plate 56, the other surfaces in an angle of the respective inclined surfaces of the guide rails 50 and 50 'corresponding angle inclined.
  • the width and shape of the guide 62 is chosen so that the guide rails 50 and 50 'are performed in this without significant play.
  • a guide surface of the guide plate 56 abuts against the tangent surface to the ribs 46.
  • the actuating element 16 thus surrounds the housing formed from the lower housing part 10 and the upper housing part 14. In this way, the actuating element 16 is guided linearly displaceable in the guide direction F parallel to the actuation directions B 1 and B 2 .
  • the two-way switch is very easy to produce. At first that will be Lower housing part 10, the upper housing part 14 and the actuating element 16 manufactured as injection molded parts from a corresponding plastic. Furthermore, the cap member 12 is made of the elastomeric material wherein the switching contacts 36 in the caps 32 or 32 'are attached.
  • the cap member 12 is bent into a U-shape and inserted into the housing lower part 10 between the end walls 20 and 20 'so that the sections 28 and 28 "on the end walls 20 and 20' lie flat, wherein the edge lips 30 and 30 'surround the end walls 20 and 20' and thus hold the cap element 12 in a stable position in the housing lower part 10.
  • the symmetry or longitudinal axes of the caps 32 and 32 'and thus their actuation directions B 1 and B 2 are aligned coaxially and oppositely to each other, wherein the surfaces of the switch contacts 36 are oriented parallel to the surfaces of the pairs of contact elements 26 and 26 'and orthogonal to the actuation directions B 1 and B 2 .
  • the strips are 60 to the Guide walls 58 behind the guide rails 50 and 50 'locked.
  • the multi-way switch can now be connected to the base plate 18 with a circuit carrier, wherein the actuating directions B 1 and B 2 are parallel to the base plate and thus the circuit carrier.
  • actuation of the two-way switch can now the actuating pin 52 and thus the actuator 16 in one of the directions of actuation B 1 or B 2 from a rest position in which the caps are not deformed or about equally strong and the contact elements are not electrically connected by the switch contacts, on the caps 28 or 28 'to be pushed, wherein the guide plate 56 on the lid portion 54 and the ribs 46 and the guide grooves 62 engaging in the guide rails 50 and 50' are guided together so that the actuating pin 52 and thus the deformation section 44 is displaceable only on a straight line parallel to the actuation directions B 1 and B 2 between two switch positions. Torques which are optionally exerted on the actuating element 16 are transmitted well to the upper housing part 14 or the lower housing part 10 by means of the guide grooves and rails and the guide plate 56 sliding on the ribs 46.
  • the respective cap 32 or 32 ' Upon movement of the actuating element 16 along one of the actuating directions into this switching position, the respective cap 32 or 32 'is deformed by the deformation section 54 of the actuating element 16 in the actuating direction B 1 or B 2 until the corresponding pressure point has been overcome and the switching contact is the contact element pairs 26 and 26 'short circuits, so that the switching device is brought from a non-conductive or open switching state in a conductive or closed switching state. The actuator 16 has then reached the appropriate switching position.
  • the actuating element 16 Upon release of the actuating pin 52, the actuating element 16 then by the restoring force of the deformed caps 32 and 32 ' moved back to the rest position, in which none of the caps 32 and 32 ' is deformed.
  • the two-way switch goes out of the conductive switching state again in the non-conductive switching state via.
  • a multi-way switch according to a second preferred embodiment the invention in the form of a two-way switch is shown in Figs. 3 and 4 shown.
  • This two-way switch is different from the two-way switch of the first embodiment in the formation of the upper housing part and the actuating element, so that the lower housing part 10th and the cap member 12 over the first embodiment unchanged. Therefore, the same versions apply to these components as in the first embodiment and for the same features the same reference numerals are used.
  • the housing of the two-way switch now includes next to the lower housing part 10 and its base plate 18, a housing upper part 64 and a Cover plate 66 which is snapped onto the upper housing part 64.
  • the upper housing part 64 includes, like the upper housing part 14 in the first embodiment, parallel to the coaxial and oppositely directed actuating directions B 1 and B 2 extending, parallel housing side walls 68 and 68 ', adjoining end wall sections 70 and 70' and between the end wall portions 70 and 70 'the locking tongues 40 in the first embodiment corresponding to the locking lugs 24 and 24' complementary locking elements in the form of locking tongues 72 and 72 'with latching openings 74 and 74'.
  • the end wall portions 70 and 70 'and the locking tongues 72 and 72' lid portion 76 having a flat surface an opening 78 is formed, which is parallel to the actuating directions B 1 and B 2 longer than in a direction across it.
  • alignment guide rails 84 and 84' are formed on opposite sides of the lid portion 76 extending over approximately the length of the opening 78 parallel to the actuation directions B 1 and B 2 .
  • the cover plate 66 has a circumferential collar 86 on which parallel to the longitudinal sides of the actuation directions B 1 and B 2 extending latching hooks, of which in Fig. 3, only the latching hook 88 is visible, are arranged.
  • the latching hooks are designed as latching elements that are complementary to the snap-in openings, so that the cover plate 66 can be plugged onto the housing upper part 68 and latched thereto. Furthermore, in the cover plate 66 as an opening 78 shaped and aligned with this opening 89 is provided.
  • the actuator 90 includes similar to the actuator 16 of the first embodiment, an actuating pin 92 and a deformation portion 94, each aligned parallel to each other and orthogonal to the actuation directions B 1 and B 2 and by a guide plate 96 whose normal parallel to the longitudinal direction of the actuating pin 92nd is aligned, are separated from each other.
  • the guide plate 96 has a substantially square outline, wherein it can be guided substantially free of play between the guide strips 84 or 84 '.
  • the cross sections of the deformation portion 94 and the actuating pin 92 are selected so that they are movable in the opening 78 and the opening 89 parallel to the actuation directions B 1 and B 2 in a guide direction F.
  • the assembly of the two-way switch is similar to that of the Two way switch of the first embodiment.
  • the upper housing part 64, the cover plate 66 and the actuator 90 by injection from a corresponding Made of plastic.
  • the contact element pairs on the Housing base 10 attached.
  • the cap member 12 is U-shaped bent in serving as a recording housing base 10 between the end walls 20 and 20 'used.
  • the upper housing part 64 is on the lower housing part 10th inserted and locked there, wherein the guide ribs 22 and 22 'of the Housing base 10 here act the same as in the first embodiment.
  • the lower housing part 10, the upper housing part 64 and the cover plate 66 form the Housing of the two-way switch.
  • the actuating element 90 is now connected via a rest position, in which the caps are not deformed or approximately the same extent and the contact elements are not electrically connected to each other by the switch contacts between two switch positions parallel to the direction of actuation B 1 and B 2 extending guide direction F hin- and can be pushed, wherein the actuating directions B 1 and B 2 of the switching devices formed by the caps with the switching contacts and the contact element pairs extend coaxially and opposite to each other.
  • the guidance of the actuating element 90 in the plane of the lid portion 94 is effected once by the fact that the guide plate 96 is arranged substantially free of play between the lateral guide rails 84 and 84 'and guided by them. Furthermore, the guide plate 96 is guided in the gap between the upper housing part 64 and its cover portion 96 and the cover plate 66 substantially free of play, so that applied to the actuator 90 torques can be securely transmitted to the upper housing part and the associated lower housing part 10.
  • a multi-way switch according to a third preferred embodiment the invention in the form of a Zweiwegeschalters is shown in Figs. 5 and 6 shown schematically.
  • the two-way switch comprises a housing 98, a in the housing 98 insertable cap member 100 and an actuator 102, which consists of an actuating part 104 and two side parts 106 and 106 'is composed.
  • the housing 98 is formed as a one-sided open, cuboid box and has pairs of longitudinal side walls 108 and 108 ', respectively Guide rails 110 and 110 ', each near the ends of the Longitudinal side walls 108 and 108 'are arranged and a guide direction Define F.
  • the cap member 100 is substantially like the cap member 12 formed, but does not have the U-shaped edge lips 30 and 30 'on. All other components of the cap element correspond to those of the Cap member 12 in the first two embodiments, so that for these components, the embodiments in the first two embodiments apply accordingly and in the figures, the same Reference numerals are used.
  • the cap member 100 and the housing 98 are designed so that the cap member, when bent in a U-shape, is insertable into the housing 98 substantially free of play, so that on the one hand the sections 28 and 28 "on the parallel end walls 112 and 112 'of the housing 98, so that the actuating directions B 1 and B 2 , in which the caps 32 and 32' are deformed, coaxially and oppositely to each other and are oriented parallel to the guide direction F. Furthermore, the narrow side surfaces of the cap member 100 are on the longitudinal side walls 108 and 108 ', so that overall the cap member 100 is held substantially free of play in the housing 98 thus serving as a receptacle.
  • pairs of contact elements On the end walls 112 and 112 'of the housing are inside the pairs of contact elements in the first embodiments corresponding, not visible in the figures pairs of contact elements arranged, which are connected to connection elements in the bottom of the housing 98.
  • the contact elements of a pair can be electrically connected to one another by movement of the switching contacts 36 arranged in the caps 32 or 32 'in the actuating directions B 1 and B 2 parallel to the guiding direction F and contacting by the switching contacts.
  • the housing 98 thus serves as a receptacle for the cap member 100 and encloses the through the caps 32 and 32 'and arranged therein Switching contacts and the pairs of contact elements formed Switching devices.
  • the actuator 102 is in three parts from the actuating part 104th and the two side parts 106 and 106 'constructed.
  • the operating part 104 comprises an actuating pin 114 and a Deformation section 116, each with the same, approximately square Cross section and a holding portion 118 which includes a plate 120, which is substantially orthogonal to the actuating pin 114 and the pin-shaped deformation portion 116 is oriented.
  • the holding portion 118 further includes at the ends of the parallel to the guide direction F extending longitudinal sides of the plate 120th arranged resiliently formed locking tongues 122 and 122 'with latching openings 124 and 124 '.
  • the side parts 106 and 106 ' are in a box-shaped cover fauxsteckbar and point to each parallel to the direction F extending side walls 126 and 126 ', orthogonal thereto arranged End walls 128 and 128 'and 130 or 130' and cover plates 132nd or 132 'on.
  • Parallel to the guide direction F are on the inner sides of the side walls 126 and 126 'in the guide direction F extending guide grooves formed, in which the guide rails 110 and 110 'are feasible and of which only the guide groove 134 is visible in the figures.
  • second locking tongues 138 On the end walls 128 'and 130' of the side part 106 'are as an extension second locking tongues 138 arranged with second latching openings 140.
  • second locking tongues 138 complementary locking elements serve on the End walls 128 and 130 of the side part 106 arranged second locking lugs, of which only the second latch 142 is visible in the figures.
  • the housing 98 and the actuator 102 and its parts can be designed as plastic injection molded parts.
  • the housing 98 is first provided with the pairs of contact elements, which are connected to corresponding terminals on the housing, which are not shown in the figures. Then, the cap member 100 is bent into a U-shape and inserted into the housing 98 serving as a receptacle, so that contact surfaces of the switch contacts 36 are aligned parallel to the respective contact surfaces of the contact element pairs 26 and 26 'and the actuation directions B 1 and B second for the switch means formed from the caps 32 and 32 ', the switching contacts formed therein and the pairs of contact elements formed coaxially and mutually opposite and parallel to the guide direction F are oriented.
  • the side parts 106 and 106 ' are pushed transversely to the guide direction F on the housing 98, so that the guide strips 110 and 110' engage in the corresponding guide grooves 134 and the second locking tongues 138 engage with the second locking lugs 142.
  • the guide grooves 134 and the guide rails 110 and 110 ' are arranged so that the housing facing side of the cover plates 132 and 132' on the corresponding surface of the upper edge of the housing 98 slides.
  • the operation member 104 becomes the deformation portion 116 in the recesses 144 and 144 'formed by Opening in the mating side parts 106 and 106 'and pushed between the caps 32 and 32 ', wherein the first locking tongues 122 or 122 'around the assembled side parts 106 and 106' engage and with the first locking lugs 136 as complementary locking elements lock.
  • the deformation section 116 then abuts without play the caps 32 and 32 'on.
  • the latched side members 106 and 106 'and the one thereon latched operating part 104 thus form a stable unit, the safe the housing 98 is guided parallel to the thrust direction, where appropriate occurring torques when actuated via the actuating pin 114 via the plate 120 and the cover plates 132 and 132 'on the top of the housing 98 and over the guide grooves 134 and the guide rails 110 and 110 'can be transferred to the housing 98.
  • the two-way switch can be connected to the bottom of the housing 98 with a circuit carrier, so that the actuation directions B 1 and B 2 and the guide direction F parallel thereto are aligned parallel to the plane of the circuit carrier.
  • the actual switching state change takes place analogously to the first one Embodiment.
  • the actuating element is parallel to Guide direction F from a rest position in which the caps are not or deformed about the same extent and not the contact elements by the Switching contacts are electrically connected to each other, in two switching positions movable, wherein the deformation portion 116 each one of the Caps 32 and 32 'deformed, so that the corresponding switching contact in the cap, the corresponding contact elements of the contact element pair electrically interconnects and the corresponding switching device from a non-conducting or open switching state to a conducting one or closed switching state passes.
  • a multi-way switch according to a fourth preferred embodiment The invention in the form of a Vierwegeschalters is shown in Figs. 7 to 12 shown schematically.
  • the four-way switch comprises a base body in the form of a housing lower part 146, four carriers 148 with pairs of contact elements 154 held thereon, a cap element 152, a carriage 154 slidable in the housing lower part 146 and the cap element 152 in a first guide direction Fi, one in the carriage 154 in FIG a guide direction F 2 orthogonal to the first guide direction F 1 linearly displaceable actuating element 156 and an upper housing part 158th
  • the housing base 146 has a bottom plate 160 on which orthogonal to this and in the area of the corners four side wall portions 162nd are arranged. Between the side wall portions 162 are recesses 164 for partially receiving the carrier 148 formed.
  • the side wall portions 162 have first guide grooves 166 in a direction parallel to the first guide direction F 1 . Furthermore, fastening holes 168 for fastening screws 170 for connection to the housing upper part 158 are provided in two diagonally arranged side wall sections 162.
  • the carriers 148 are substantially plate-shaped and point on one Side pairs of flat, electrically separated from each other by a narrow gap insulated contact elements 150, each electrically with Terminal pins 174 are connected.
  • the carriers 148 are each in the recesses 164 of the bottom plate 160 arranged substantially orthogonal to this, each being two carriers and thus in particular the contact surfaces of the contact elements 150 parallel to it.
  • the cap member 152 is integrally formed of an elastomeric material formed and has in the unbent state substantially one Cross shape with a central portion 176 and each formed the same Side sections 178.
  • each of the side portions 178 of the cap member 152 are caps 180 with a conical section 182 and an actuating portion which terminates the conical portion 182 184 trained.
  • the design of the caps corresponds to each of the Forming the caps 32 and 32 'in the previous embodiments.
  • each arranged a switching contact 186 which is orthogonal to a symmetry or longitudinal axis of the conical portion 182 aligned Contacting surface has.
  • the middle section 176 are positioning holes 188 for the positioning and retaining pin 172 formed on the bottom plate 160.
  • two side sections 178 and their caps 180 are parallel to each other, so that the caps with their actuation directions B 1 , B 2 , B 3 and B 4 , which are coaxial with the symmetry or Longitudinal axes of the conical sections 182 extend, are arranged crosswise orthogonal to each other.
  • the side portions 178 of the cap member 152 and the sidewall portions 162 of the housing base 146 are designed so that the side sections 178 disposed between the side wall portions 162 are.
  • the side sections 178 lie at least partially on the carriers 148, so that the actuating directions orthogonal to the surfaces of Contact elements 150 extend and the switch contacts 186 with their orthogonal to the respective direction of actuation oriented contact surface are aligned parallel to the surfaces of the contact elements 150.
  • the caps 180 with the switch contacts 186 and the carrier 148 with the Contact elements 150 therefore form switching devices in the sense of Invention.
  • the actuator 156 and the carriage 154 are for actuation the switching devices.
  • the actuating element 156 has an actuating pin 190 and a deformation portion 192, which are delimited from one another by a plate 194 with two first guide rails 196 running parallel to the second guide direction F 2 .
  • a guide recess 198 is formed in the plate-shaped deformation portion 192.
  • the carriage 154 has on opposite sides parallel to the first guide direction F 1 aligned second guide rails 200 which are guided in the first guide grooves 166.
  • projections 202 are arranged, which form a groove-like guide for the first guide rails 196.
  • a guide plate 204 is formed transversely to the second guide direction F 2 , which is guided in the guide recess 198 of the actuating element 156.
  • the upper housing part 158 is cap-shaped and has, for one housing holes 206 for receiving the fastening screws 170 at the mounting holes 168 corresponding positions and the first and second guide directions F 1 and F 2 according cross-shaped actuator opening 208.
  • the actuating element 156 is from a rest position, in which none of Switching devices is conductive, that is, their contact elements electrically are conductively connected to each other, movable in four switching positions.
  • FIGS. 8, 11 and 12 they are supported in the recesses 210 of the housing top 158 and the recesses 164 of the Housing bottom 146 arranged support 148 on the side walls of the Upper housing part 158 from. They form together with the bottom plate 160 a receptacle for the cap member 152, its side portions 178 flat on the straps 148 and an upper edge area near the Recesses 210 abut.
  • the carriage 154 along with the actuating element 156 is displaced parallel to the first guide direction F 1 via the first guide rails 196, wherein deformation surfaces 214 of the carriage 154 are one of their coaxial with their symmetry or longitudinal axis each other arranged caps 180 deformed.
  • This movement is guided by the guidance of the carriage 154 by means of the second guide rails 200 and the first guide grooves 166 along a straight line.
  • the actuation of the respective switching devices otherwise takes place analogously to the direct actuation by the actuating element 156 when moving in the second guide direction F 2 .

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