EP1577916B1 - Ensemble interrupteur pour véhicule automobile - Google Patents

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EP1577916B1
EP1577916B1 EP05101666A EP05101666A EP1577916B1 EP 1577916 B1 EP1577916 B1 EP 1577916B1 EP 05101666 A EP05101666 A EP 05101666A EP 05101666 A EP05101666 A EP 05101666A EP 1577916 B1 EP1577916 B1 EP 1577916B1
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switch unit
base element
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Manuel Petzold
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Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H1/00—Contacts
    • H01H1/58—Electric connections to or between contacts; Terminals
    • H01H1/5805—Connections to printed circuits
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/02—Details
    • H01H13/023—Light-emitting indicators
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2207/00—Connections
    • H01H2207/004—Printed circuit tail
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2223/00—Casings
    • H01H2223/054—Mounting of key housings on same printed circuit
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2223/00—Casings
    • H01H2223/056—Mounting of key housings on same frame
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2233/00—Key modules
    • H01H2233/002—Key modules joined to form button rows
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2233/00—Key modules
    • H01H2233/03—Key modules mounted on support plate or frame

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  • the invention relates to a switch unit, in particular for a motor vehicle, with operable function keys.
  • Such switch units are known in many ways. Depending on the selected switching functions of the function keys, these, or one of the function key controlled mechanics and / or electronics can be designed differently. This makes the known switch units in the construction very expensive.
  • Such a switch unit is e.g. in document EP 0 232 137 A.
  • the present invention is therefore based on the object to propose a switch unit that can perform a large number of different switching functions as possible, the structure of the switch unit should be flexible and easy overall.
  • each function key is assigned a separate individual conductor plate with a corresponding mechanism and / or electronics, wherein a base element is provided, on which the individual conductor plates are arranged, and wherein elementary side conductor tracks are provided, the free Ends are designed as contact springs and single-plate contacts contact resiliently biased contact.
  • a switch unit can be advantageously achieved that depending on the switching task different function keys can be found with different individual conductor plates in the switch unit use.
  • About the contact springs on the base element can be done in a simple manner a functionally reliable contacting of the individual conductor plates.
  • different function keys and / or individual conductor plates with different components can be used.
  • Such a switch unit is very flexible regardless of the switching tasks to be handled.
  • the number and arrangement of the contact springs, which contact a single-conductor plate, is the same for all foreseeable single-conductor plates. This ensures that each individual plate can be installed at different positions in the switch unit. As a result, the switch unit is very flexible.
  • the dimensions of the individual conductor plates are at least substantially the same.
  • the assembly, and thus the switching function of the individual circuit boards may be different.
  • three contact springs are provided on the base element for each individual plate the three contact springs to be contacted printed circuit board actually has three contact points, depends on the coping task to be handled. It is conceivable that only two contacts are provided for the three contact springs; one of the contact springs then contacted no intended contact on the single conductor plate.
  • the conductor tracks are arranged on or in the base element.
  • the conductor tracks can be injected at least in sections into the base element, which is advantageously made of plastic.
  • the conductor tracks can also be fastened on the base element, for example by gluing.
  • the conductor tracks are formed as stamped grid.
  • the stamped grid can be cast either completely or only partially in the basic element.
  • Such a design of the base plate can be produced inexpensively, especially in mass production.
  • a plug contact with different contacts for contacting the individual conductor tracks is provided on the base element.
  • the contacts of the plug contact lead to the contact springs. So that all contact springs are over a common Plug contact to connect, for example, a central control unit.
  • a circuit board for example together with a function key, can be arranged in a positionally accurate and durable manner on the base element with the fastening means.
  • the arrangement can be solvable or insoluble.
  • a detachable arrangement has the advantage that function keys together with individual conductor plates are interchangeable, for example in an extended equipment of the vehicle.
  • support projections for supporting the individual conductor plates are arranged on the base element.
  • fasteners can be provided according to the invention arranged on the base locking lugs, the Retain the individual conductor plates behind the individual conductor plates.
  • a switch housing part is provided for covering the function keys and the individual conductor plates.
  • Such a switch housing part for example, have openings for the operating sections of the function keys, which are thus accessible to the person operating the switch unit.
  • the switch housing part covers the remaining portions of the function keys, the individual conductor plates and the individual conductor plates facing top of the base housing protective.
  • the switch housing part and the base element form an at least substantially closed housing.
  • the side of the base element remote from the individual conductor plates then together with the outside of the switch housing part forms the actual outside of the housing.
  • the housing is therefore at least largely closed because, as already mentioned, openings for actuating the function keys can be provided on the switch housing part.
  • a switch unit 10 according to the invention is shown in exploded view.
  • the switch unit comprises a total of three operable function keys 12, 14, 16. According to the invention is of course conceivable that connect to the three illustrated function keys 12, 14, 16 more function keys.
  • the function keys 12, 14, 16 can be covered by a switch housing part 18.
  • the switch housing part 18 has on its upper side circular cylindrical openings 20 into which extend in the assembled state, the operating portions 22 of the function keys.
  • a separate individual conductor plate 24, 26, 28 is provided for each function key 12, 14, 16.
  • the individual conductor plates 24, 26, 28 have various electronic and / or mechanical components: Each of the individual conductor plates, for example, provides an indicated microswitch 30. The respective microswitch 30 is switched by operating the respective function key 12, 14, 16; the function key 12, 14, 16 associated switching task is thus initiated.
  • the individual conductor plates 24, 26, 28 may be equipped differently.
  • a function control lamp 32 is provided, can be seen from the is whether the respective function key 12, 16 is pressed or not pressed.
  • light elements with light guides can be provided on the function key or on the individual conductor plate.
  • the individual conductor plates 24, 26, 28 have on their side facing away from the function keys 12, 14, 16 underside in the figure not to be seen contacts.
  • the switch unit 10 also has a base element 34 with conductor tracks 36.
  • the tracks 36 provide free ends which are formed as contact springs 38.
  • the contact springs 38 are biased so that they protrude from the base member 34 in the non-contacted state, as shown in the figure.
  • the conductor tracks 36 with the contact springs 38 are formed in the embodiment shown in the figure as a stamped grid, which is at least partially encapsulated by the base member 34.
  • the individual conductor plates 24, 26, 28 together with their respective equipment and together with the associated function key 12, 14, 16 can consequently be arranged on the base housing 34 at one of the three locations provided for the individual conductor plates. All individual conductor plates 24, 26, 28 can therefore be held by the latching lugs 40, 42 or 44. This results in a very flexible placement of the base member 34, each with a single-conductor plate and the associated function key.
  • a plug contact 46 is provided on the base element. All conductor tracks 36 can be contacted via the plug contact 46.
  • the plug housing of the switch unit 10 is formed by the switch housing part 18 and the base element 34, or the outside of the base element 34 facing away from the individual conductor plates 24, 26, 28.
  • the switch housing part 18 may be formed latching, for example, with the base member 34.
  • the illustrated switch unit has the advantage that all individual conductor plates with associated function keys can be positioned freely on the base element 34. It is not necessary for each individual conductor plate to contact the three contact springs 38 assigned to it. Depending on the switching task may be sufficient that only two contact springs 38 contact the corresponding individual conductor plate.

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Electromagnetism (AREA)
  • Push-Button Switches (AREA)
  • Control Of Direct Current Motors (AREA)
  • Control Of Electric Motors In General (AREA)

Claims (11)

  1. Unité de commutateur (10), en particulier pour un véhicule, qui présente des touches de fonction (12, 14, 16) qui peuvent être actionnées, une carte de circuit imprimé séparée (24, 26, 28) étant associée à chaque touche de fonction (12, 14, 16), et qui présente un élément de base (34) sur lequel les cartes de circuit imprimé (24, 26, 28) sont disposées, caractérisée en ce que l'unité de commutateur (10) est dotée sur l'élément de base de pistes conductrices (36) dont au moins une partie de l'extrémité libre est configurée comme ressorts de contact (38) qui assurent un contact sous précontrainte élastique avec les contacts des cartes de circuit imprimé.
  2. Unité de commutateur (10) selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que le nombre et l'agencement des ressorts de contact (38) qui assurent le contact avec les cartes de circuit imprimé (24, 26, 28) sont identiques pour toutes les cartes de circuit imprimé (24, 26, 28) prévisibles.
  3. Unité de commutateur (10) selon les revendications 1 ou 2, caractérisée en ce que les dimensions des cartes de circuit imprimé (24, 26, 28) sont au moins largement similaires et en ce que l'équipement des cartes de circuit imprimé (24, 26, 28) peut être différent.
  4. Unité de commutateur (10) selon les revendications 1, 2 ou 3, caractérisée en ce que les pistes conductrices (36) sont disposées sur et/ou dans l'élément de base (34).
  5. Unité de commutateur (10) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que les pistes conductrices (36) sont configurées comme grilles estampées.
  6. Unité de commutateur (10) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'une fiche de contact (46) qui assure le contact avec les différentes pistes conductrices est prévue sur l'élément de base (34).
  7. Unité de commutateur (10) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que des moyens de fixation (40, 42, 44) qui fixent les cartes de circuit imprimé (22, 24, 26) et/ou les touches de fonction (12, 14, 16) sont prévus sur l'élément de base (34).
  8. Unité de commutateur (10) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que des saillies d'appui sur lesquelles les cartes de circuit imprimé viennent se placer sont disposées sur l'élément de base (34).
  9. Unité de commutateur (10) selon les revendications 7 ou 8, caractérisée en ce que les moyens de fixation sont configurés comme becs d'encliquetage (40, 42, 44) disposés sur l'élément de base et qui accrochent par l'arrière les cartes de circuit imprimé pour retenir les cartes de circuit imprimé (22, 24, 26).
  10. Unité de commutateur (10) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'un élément (18) de boîtier de commutateur est prévu de façon à recouvrir au moins en partie les touches de fonction (12, 14, 16) et les cartes de circuit imprimé (24, 26, 28).
  11. Unité de commutateur (10) selon la revendication 10, caractérisée en ce que l'élément (18) de boîtier de commutateur et l'élément de base (34) forment un boîtier au moins largement fermé.
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