EP1621954A1 - Electrical joystick controller - Google Patents

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EP1621954A1
EP1621954A1 EP05016255A EP05016255A EP1621954A1 EP 1621954 A1 EP1621954 A1 EP 1621954A1 EP 05016255 A EP05016255 A EP 05016255A EP 05016255 A EP05016255 A EP 05016255A EP 1621954 A1 EP1621954 A1 EP 1621954A1
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  • the actuator may additionally be designed to be rotatable.
  • the actuating member cooperates with rotating means such that the actuating member is rotatable by at least one angle from an initial position into a rotational position formed as a switching position with a switching element.
  • the ergonomics for the user is further increased when the rotational positions of the actuator are provided with a latching division.
  • the rotating means may comprise a detent body, a detent sleeve and optionally a compression spring, such that the detent body in cooperation with the detent sleeve generates the latching pitch and / or the feel for the latching pitch of the rotational movement.
  • the haptic for pivoting generating and simultaneously serving for the provision of the actuator element from a snap-action disc.
  • the haptic for the linear movement generating as well as the provision for the pressing of the actuating member serving element consist of a snap-action disc.
  • the snap disc is made of metal.
  • the snap disc has an approximately central opening for the passage of the shaft, the sleeve surrounding the shaft for the ball joint o. The like., Which in turn a very compact arrangement is realized.
  • the pivoting means comprises a sleeve with recesses, wherein the recesses in conjunction with ribs on the housing upper part generate the preferred directions during pivoting.
  • the sleeve can still serve as a carrier for the haptic-generating element and create the way for the signaling.
  • the angle for the pivoting of the upper housing part is limited in the manner of an end stop.
  • the displacement means may comprise a further sleeve as a support for the haptic-generating element.
  • switching elements For use in the electrical switch are a variety of switching elements, such as a switching mat, a switching film o. The like. Switching elements. Particularly preferred is an optical switching element.
  • the optical switching element may be designed in the manner of a forked light barrier, in which a movable diaphragm engages.
  • the switching element is located on a printed circuit board, which is arranged approximately in the middle of the housing, namely at the transition between the upper housing part and the lower housing part. As a result, a single circuit board for all switching functions is sufficient, which benefits both the compactness and cost-effectiveness.
  • a gear is arranged on the shaft, which on the actuating member located opposite end of the shaft is located.
  • the gear again engages a pinion on an increment ring.
  • the increment ring cooperates with a light barrier as an optical switching element such that the light barrier generates pulses due to the rotational movement of the actuator.
  • the switch manages despite high functionality with little space.
  • the switch for tight spaces as given in the dashboard, the center console, the armrest o. The like. In the vehicle are suitable.
  • the switch is error-prone and has a long service life.
  • the switch according to the invention can thus be used advantageously in harsh environmental conditions, for example in motor vehicles.
  • the switch has a good feel, for example, the switch has eight preferred directions for the actuator with low actuation paths and haptic feedback, which contributes to the increase in ergonomics.
  • high functionality of the switch is easy to operate, for example, with the fingers of one hand, with incorrect operations are largely excluded.
  • the switch is inexpensive to manufacture.
  • an inventive electrical switch 1 can be seen, which is designed in the manner of a joystick or cursor switch or multi-function switch.
  • the switch 1 has an actuator 2, which is designed in particular in the manner of a button.
  • the actuator 2 is manually operated by the user in several different ways.
  • the actuator 2 cooperates with Verschwenkstoffn 3 such that the actuator 2 is pivotable in a pivoting plane in at least one direction in the manner of a preferred direction by the user from a neutral position to a pivot position.
  • the actuator 2 with displacement means 5 cooperate such that the actuator 2 is linearly movable by at least a distance from a zero position into a displacement position by pressing the user.
  • the actuator 2 still cooperate with rotating means 4 such that the actuator 2 by the user by at least one angle from an initial position into a rotational position is rotatable.
  • the pivoting position optionally the displacement position and, if appropriate, the rotational position is in each case designed as a switching position, such that the actuating member 2 acts in the respective switching position on an associated switching element 6, 6 ', 6 "in order to allow the user an ergonomic operation of the actuating member 2
  • the pivoting means 3 and / or the displacement means 5 cooperate with a haptic-generating element 7, 8.
  • the switch 1 has a housing 16, which in turn consists of an upper housing part 9 and a lower housing part 10. From the housing 16, namely on the upper housing part 9, the actuator 2 protrudes for operation by the user.
  • the pivoting means 3, the displacement means 5 and / or the rotating means 4 are based on a shaft 16 mounted in the housing 11, at one end of the actuator 2 is arranged.
  • the pivoting means 3 and / or the displacement means 5 and / or the rotation means 4 the cooperating with the actuator 2 shaft 11 and a Ball joint 15 as a carrier element for the pivoting and / or pushing and / or rotational movement, whereby the actuator 2 in the pivot position and / or displacement position and / or rotational position simultaneously and independently and in any combination of the user is actuated.
  • the ball joint 15 is arranged on a sleeve 11 surrounding the sleeve 18.
  • the actuator 2 has not only one but several rotational positions.
  • the rotational positions are provided with a latching division.
  • the rotating means 4 has a latching body 12, a latching sleeve 13 and optionally a compression spring 14.
  • the detent body 12, in cooperation with the detent sleeve 13, generates the feel for the detenting division of the rotational movement, as the detent body 12 is moved by the actuating member 2 when the actuating member 2 rotates and engages in a type of toothing on the detent sleeve 13.
  • haptic generating element 7 for pivoting which also causes the provision for pivoting the actuator 2, in addition to the haptic, from a snap-action disc.
  • haptic generating element 8 for the linear movement which in addition to the feel and the provision for the pressing of the actuator 2 causes, from a snap-action disc.
  • the snap disk 7, 8 is made of metal and has an approximately central opening 17 for the passage of the shaft 11, the sleeve 18 for the ball joint 15 o. The like. On, as can be seen from FIG. 4.
  • the actuating member 2 is pivotable by means of the pivoting means 3 in at least two mutually perpendicular directions, as can be seen from FIGS. 2 and 3.
  • the pivoting means 3 comprises a sleeve 19 with recesses 20, which can be seen clearly in Fig. 5. These Recesses 20 generate in conjunction with visible in Fig. 4 ribs 21 on the upper housing part 9, the preferred directions during pivoting. In the event that the actuator 2 is pivotable in eight preferred directions, eight ribs 21 and eight corresponding recesses 20 are present.
  • the angle for the pivoting of the actuating member 2 into the pivot position can be limited by the interaction of lugs 28 on the sleeve 18 with the lower housing part 10 and / or the upper housing part 9 in the manner of an end stop, as can be seen from FIG ,
  • the sleeve 19 still serves as a carrier for the snap-action disc 7 and also generates the path for signaling.
  • the displacement means 5 has a visible in Fig. 1 sleeve 22 as a carrier for the snap-action disc 8.
  • the switching element 6, 6 ' is designed as an optical switching element in the manner of a fork light barrier.
  • the fork light barrier 6, 6 ' engages a movable aperture 23, so that on the basis of the signal of the forked light barrier 6, 6', the respective switching position for the pivoting and / or moving is recognizable.
  • the fork light barrier 6 is used to signal output for pivoting the actuator 2.
  • the sleeve 19 acts by means of a cantilever 29 when pivoting in the appropriate direction to a lever 30, wherein the lever 30 turn the aperture 23rd moved accordingly in the forked light barrier 6.
  • the further fork light barrier 6 ' is used to signal output for pressing the actuator 2.
  • the shaft 11 has a gear 25 which is located in particular at the opposite end of the actuator 2 of the shaft 11.
  • the gear 25 engages a pinion 26 on an increment ring 27 a.
  • the increment ring 27 cooperates with a light barrier, which serves as a switching element 6 "for rotating the actuating member 2.
  • the light barrier 6 generates corresponding pulses due to the rotational movement of the actuating member 2.
  • the printed circuit board 24 is arranged approximately centrally in the housing 16, in particular at the transition between the upper housing part 9 and the lower housing part 10. If necessary and / or desired, can the circuit board 24 further electronics for the evaluation of the Switching elements 6, 6 ', 6 "generated switching signals and to control other functions may be arranged.
  • Such a multi-function switch can be used for car radios, for navigation systems and / or for control devices, displays o. The like. In motor vehicles. However, the invention is not limited to the described and illustrated embodiment. Rather, it also encompasses all expert developments within the scope of the invention defined by the claims. In addition to automotive applications, such a multi-function switch can also be advantageously used as input means for computers, machine tools, household appliances or the like.

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Abstract

The operating knob (2) is swung using the pivot (3) in one or more preferred directions. The pivoting and/or sliding (5) units work with a component (7, 8) producing tactile sensation. The switch (1) casing (16) has upper and lower parts (9, 10). The knob (2) projects out from the casing. The knob can also be rotated, with further provision to generate tactile sensations.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen elektrischen Schalter nach dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The invention relates to an electrical switch according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

In der Art eines Joystick- oder Cursor-Schalters ausgebildete elektrische Schalter dienen zur Eingabe von Daten für ein elektrisches Gerät durch einen Benutzer. Beispielsweise werden solche Schalter für Autoradios, Navigationsgeräte, Bordcomputer oder auch zur Steuerung sonstiger Funktionen in Kraftfahrzeugen verwendet. Insbesondere läßt sich ein solcher elektrischer Schalter auch als Multifunktionsschalter zur Menüsteuerung von Funktionen über ein Display im Kraftfahrzeug verwenden.Electric switches formed in the manner of a joystick or cursor switch serve to input data for an electrical appliance by a user. For example, such switches are used for car radios, navigation devices, on-board computers or for controlling other functions in motor vehicles. In particular, such an electrical switch can also be used as a multi-function switch for menu control of functions via a display in the motor vehicle.

Ein derartiger elektrischer Schalter ist aus der US-A-4 459 440 bekannt und besitzt ein in einer Verschwenkebene bewegbar gelagertes Betätigungsorgan, das in wenigstens zwei Richtungen verstellbar ist. Das Betätigungsorgan ist aus einer neutralen Stellung in eine der jeweiligen Richtung zugeordnete Schaltstellung durch den Benutzer bewegbar. In der Schaltstellung wirkt das Betätigungsorgan auf ein Schaltelement schaltend ein.Such an electrical switch is known from US-A-4 459 440 and has a movable in a pivot plane mounted actuator which is adjustable in at least two directions. The actuator is movable from a neutral position in a respective direction associated switching position by the user. In the switching position, the actuator acts on a switching element switching.

Der bekannte Schalter kann somit durch Verschwenken betätigt werden. Es mangelt diesem Schalter jedoch an weiteren Betätigungsmöglichkeiten, so daß dessen Funktionalität für manche Anwendungen nicht ausreicht.The known switch can thus be operated by pivoting. However, this switch lacks further actuation possibilities, so that its functionality is insufficient for some applications.

Ein elektrischer Schalter mit erweiterter Funktionalität ist aus der DE 296 04 717 U1 bekannt. Dieser Schalter besitzt ein mit Verschwenkmitteln zusammenwirkendes Betätigungsorgan, so daß das Betätigungsorgan in zwei aufeinander senkrecht stehenden Verschwenkebenen jeweils in zwei Richtungen aus einer neutralen Stellung in Schwenkstellungen verschwenkbar ist. Das Betätigungsorgan wirkt weiter mit Verschiebemitteln zusammen, so daß das Betätigungsorgan um eine Strecke aus einer Nullstellung in eine Verschiebestellung linear bewegbar ist. Weiter kann das Betätigungsorgan noch mit Drehmitteln derart zusammenwirken, daß das Betätigungsorgan um bestimmte Winkel aus einer Ausgangsstellung in Drehstellungen verdrehbar ist. Die Schwenkstellung, die Verschiebestellung sowie gegebenenfalls die Drehstellung kann entsprechend der US-A-4 459 440 jeweils als Schaltstellung ausgebildet sein, in der das Betätigungsorgan auf ein Schaltelement schaltend einwirkt.An electrical switch with extended functionality is known from DE 296 04 717 U1. This switch has a cooperating with Verschwenkmitteln actuator so that the actuator in two mutually perpendicular Pivoting planes in each case in two directions from a neutral position in pivoting positions is pivotable. The actuator further cooperates with displacement means, so that the actuator is linearly movable by a distance from a zero position in a displacement position. Next, the actuator can still cooperate with rotating means such that the actuator is rotated by certain angle from an initial position in rotational positions. The pivot position, the displacement position and optionally the rotational position can be formed according to US-A-4 459 440 each as a switching position, in which the actuating member acts on a switching element switching.

In der DE 296 04 717 U1 sind zur Ausbildung der Verschwenkmittel und/oder der Verschiebemittel und/oder der Drehmittel keine näheren Angaben gemacht. Insbesondere erhält man dort keine Hinweise, wie die Funktionalität Verschwenken und gegebenenfalls Verschieben sowie gegebenenfalls Drehen mittels eines einzigen Betätigungsorgans realisierbar ist. Desweiteren gibt der bekannte Schalter keinen Hinweis auf die Realisierung von ergonomischen Erfordernissen, insbesondere solche, die für den Einsatz im Kraftfahrzeug wünschenswert sind. Schließlich ist auch nicht weiter ersichtlich, ob dieser Schalter zum Einsatz in einem Kraftfahrzeug mit beengten Einbauräumen geeignet ist.In DE 296 04 717 U1 no details are given for the formation of the pivoting means and / or the displacement means and / or the rotating means. In particular, there is no indication as to how the functionality of pivoting and, where appropriate, shifting and optionally turning by means of a single actuator can be realized. Furthermore, the known switch gives no indication of the realization of ergonomic requirements, in particular those that are desirable for use in motor vehicles. Finally, it is also not clear whether this switch is suitable for use in a motor vehicle with tight installation spaces.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, die Verschwenkmittel und gegebenenfalls die Verschiebemittel sowie gegebenenfalls die Drehmittel derart auszugestalten, daß die Ergonomie für den mit hoher Funktionalität versehenen Schalter gesteigert ist, wobei der Schalter insbesondere jedoch mit kleinem Bauraum auskommen soll.The invention has for its object to design the pivoting means and optionally the displacement means and optionally the rotating means such that the ergonomics of the switch provided with high functionality is increased, the switch but in particular should get along with a small space.

Diese Aufgabe wird bei einem gattungsgemäßen elektrischen Schalter durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is achieved in a generic electrical switch by the characterizing features of claim 1.

Beim erfindungsgemäßen Schalter ist das Betätigungsorgan mittels des Verschwenkmittels in wenigstens eine Vorzugsrichtung verschwenkbar. Der Schalter ist somit ergonomisch sowie dennoch fehlersicher durch den Benutzer bedienbar. Insbesondere bei Verwendung des Schalters im Kraftfahrzeug erfolgt dessen Bedienung ohne Ablenkung des Benutzers, was wiederum die Unfallsicherheit steigert. Weitere Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche.In the switch according to the invention, the actuating member is pivotable by means of the pivoting means in at least one preferred direction. The switch is thus ergonomically and fail-safe operated by the user. In particular, when using the switch in the motor vehicle whose operation is carried out without distraction of the user, which in turn increases accident safety. Further embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

Zur weiteren Steigerung der Ergonomie wirken das Verschwenkmittel und/oder das Verschiebemittel mit einem eine Haptik erzeugenden Element zusammen. Dadurch fühlt der Benutzer beim Bedienen des Schalters eine Art von Rückmeldung des Betätigungsorgans, was ebenfalls zur Steigerung der Ergonomie für den Benutzer führt.To further increase the ergonomics, the pivoting means and / or the displacement means cooperate with a haptic-generating element. As a result, the user feels a kind of feedback of the actuator when operating the switch, which also leads to an increase in ergonomics for the user.

In üblicher Weise besitzt der Schalter ein Gehäuse, das aus einem Gehäuseoberteil und einem Gehäuseunterteil bestehen kann. Das Betätigungsorgan ragt aus dem Gehäuse, und zwar am Gehäuseoberteil zur Bedienung durch den Benutzer heraus.In the usual way, the switch has a housing which may consist of an upper housing part and a lower housing part. The actuator protrudes from the housing, on the housing top for operation by the user.

Zur Erweiterung der Funktionalität des Schalters kann das Betätigungsorgan zusätzlich drehbar ausgestaltet sein. Hierzu wirkt das Betätigungsorgan mit Drehmitteln derart zusammen, daß das Betätigungsorgan um wenigstens einen Winkel aus einer Ausgangsstellung in eine als Schaltstellung mit einem Schaltelement ausgebildete Drehstellung verdrehbar ist. Die Ergonomie für den Benutzer wird weiter gesteigert, wenn die Drehstellungen des Betätigungsorgans mit einer rastenden Teilung versehen sind. Hierfür kann das Drehmittel einen Rastkörper, eine Rasthülse sowie gegebenenfalls eine Druckfeder aufweisen, derart daß der Rastkörper in Zusammenwirken mit der Rasthülse die rastende Teilung und/oder die Haptik für die rastende Teilung der Drehbewegung erzeugt.To extend the functionality of the switch, the actuator may additionally be designed to be rotatable. For this purpose, the actuating member cooperates with rotating means such that the actuating member is rotatable by at least one angle from an initial position into a rotational position formed as a switching position with a switching element. The ergonomics for the user is further increased when the rotational positions of the actuator are provided with a latching division. For this purpose, the rotating means may comprise a detent body, a detent sleeve and optionally a compression spring, such that the detent body in cooperation with the detent sleeve generates the latching pitch and / or the feel for the latching pitch of the rotational movement.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung weisen das Verschwenkmittel und/oder das Verschiebemittel und/oder das Drehmittel eine mit dem Betätigungsorgan zusammenwirkende Welle sowie ein Kugelgelenk als Trägerelement für die Schwenk- und/oder Drück- und/oder Drehbewegung auf. Dadurch ist das Betätigungsorgan in die Schwenkstellung und/oder Verschiebestellung und/oder Drehstellung gleichzeitig sowie unabhängig voneinander betätigbar. Insbesondere sind diese Betätigungsarten beliebig miteinander kombinierbar. Dabei entsteht lediglich ein geringer Platzbedarf für die Welle mitsamt dem Kugelgelenk, womit der Schalter trotz hoher Funktionalität sehr kleinbauend ist.In a further embodiment, the pivoting means and / or the displacement means and / or the rotating means on a cooperating with the actuator shaft and a ball joint as a support member for the pivoting and / or pressing and / or rotational movement. As a result, the actuating member in the pivoting position and / or displacement position and / or rotational position simultaneously and independently operable. In particular, these types of actuation can be combined with one another as desired. This results in only a small footprint for the shaft together with the ball joint, which the switch is very small despite high functionality.

In einfacher und auch kostengünstiger Art und Weise besteht das die Haptik für das Verschwenken erzeugende sowie gleichzeitig für die Rückstellung des Betätigungsorgans dienende Element aus einer Schnappscheibe. Ebenso kann das die Haptik für die lineare Bewegung erzeugende sowie der Rückstellung für das Drücken des Betätigungsorgans dienende Element aus einer Schnappscheibe bestehen. Im Hinblick auf die Lebensdauer bietet es sich an, daß die Schnappscheibe aus Metall besteht. Die Schnappscheibe weist eine in etwa mittige Öffnung zum Durchtritt der Welle, der die Welle umgebenden Hülse für das Kugelgelenk o. dgl. auf, womit wiederum eine sehr kompakte Anordnung realisiert ist.In a simple and cost-effective manner, there is the haptic for pivoting generating and simultaneously serving for the provision of the actuator element from a snap-action disc. Likewise, the haptic for the linear movement generating as well as the provision for the pressing of the actuating member serving element consist of a snap-action disc. In terms of life, it is advisable that the snap disc is made of metal. The snap disc has an approximately central opening for the passage of the shaft, the sleeve surrounding the shaft for the ball joint o. The like., Which in turn a very compact arrangement is realized.

Wird der elektrische Schalter zur Cursorsteuerung an einem Display verwendet, so bietet es sich an, daß das Betätigungsorgan mittels des Verschwenkmittels in wenigstens zwei aufeinander senkrecht stehende, insbesondere in acht Vorzugsrichtungen verschwenkbar ist. Zur Realisierung der Verschwenkbarkeit in kompakter Bauart umfaßt das Verschwenkmittel eine Hülse mit Vertiefungen, wobei die Vertiefungen in Verbindung mit Rippen am Gehäuseoberteil die Vorzugsrichtungen beim Verschwenken erzeugen. Zusätzlich kann die Hülse noch als Träger für das die Haptik erzeugende Element dienen sowie den Weg für die Signalgabe erzeugen. In bedienerfreundlicher Weise ist der Winkel für das Verschwenken vom Gehäuseoberteil in der Art eines Endanschlags begrenzt. Schließlich kann zwecks Kompaktheit des Schalters das Verschiebemittel eine weitere Hülse als Träger für das die Haptik erzeugende Element aufweisen.If the electric switch is used for cursor control on a display, then it makes sense that the actuating member by means of the pivoting means in at least two mutually perpendicular, in particular in eight preferred directions is pivotable. To realize the pivotability in a compact design, the pivoting means comprises a sleeve with recesses, wherein the recesses in conjunction with ribs on the housing upper part generate the preferred directions during pivoting. In addition, the sleeve can still serve as a carrier for the haptic-generating element and create the way for the signaling. In a user-friendly manner, the angle for the pivoting of the upper housing part is limited in the manner of an end stop. Finally, for the sake of compactness of the switch, the displacement means may comprise a further sleeve as a support for the haptic-generating element.

Zur Verwendung im elektrischen Schalter eignen sich eine Vielzahl von Schaltelementen, beispielsweise eine Schaltmatte, eine Schaltfolie o. dgl. Schaltelemente. Besonders bevorzugt ist ein optisches Schaltelement. Das optische Schaltelement kann in der Art einer Gabellichtschranke, in die eine bewegbare Blende eingreift, ausgestaltet sein. Das Schaltelement ist auf einer Leiterplatte befindlich, die in etwa mittig im Gehäuse, und zwar am Übergang zwischen Gehäuseoberteil und Gehäuseunterteil, angeordnet ist. Dadurch ist eine einzige Leiterplatte für alle Schaltfunktionen ausreichend, was sowohl der Kompaktheit als auch der Kostengünstigkeit zugute kommt.For use in the electrical switch are a variety of switching elements, such as a switching mat, a switching film o. The like. Switching elements. Particularly preferred is an optical switching element. The optical switching element may be designed in the manner of a forked light barrier, in which a movable diaphragm engages. The switching element is located on a printed circuit board, which is arranged approximately in the middle of the housing, namely at the transition between the upper housing part and the lower housing part. As a result, a single circuit board for all switching functions is sufficient, which benefits both the compactness and cost-effectiveness.

Zur Übertragung der Drehbewegung des Betätigungsorgans auf das zugehörige optische Schaltelement ist an der Welle ein Zahnrad angeordnet, das an dem dem Betätigungsorgan gegenüberliegenden Ende der Welle befindlich ist. Das Zahnrad greift wiederum in ein Ritzel an einem Inkrementring ein. Der Inkrementring wirkt mit einer Lichtschranke als optisches Schaltelement derart zusammen, daß die Lichtschranke Impulse aufgrund der Drehbewegung des Betätigungsorgans erzeugt.For transmitting the rotational movement of the actuating member to the associated optical switching element, a gear is arranged on the shaft, which on the actuating member located opposite end of the shaft is located. The gear again engages a pinion on an increment ring. The increment ring cooperates with a light barrier as an optical switching element such that the light barrier generates pulses due to the rotational movement of the actuator.

Die mit der Erfindung erzielten Vorteile bestehen insbesondere darin, daß der Schalter trotz hoher Funktionalität mit geringem Platzbedarf auskommt. Damit ist der Schalter für enge Bauräume, wie sie im Armaturenbrett, der Mittelkonsole, der Armlehne o. dgl. im Kraftfahrzeug gegeben sind, geeignet. Weiter ist der Schalter fehlerunanfällig und besitzt eine hohe Lebensdauer. Der erfindungsgemäße Schalter läßt sich somit vorteilhaft in rauhen Umgebungsbedingungen, beispielsweise in Kraftfahrzeugen, einsetzen. Außerdem weist der Schalter eine gute Haptik auf, beispielsweise besitzt der Schalter acht Vorzugsrichtungen für das Betätigungsorgan bei geringen Betätigungswegen und haptischer Rückmeldung, was zur Steigerung der Ergonomie beiträgt. Trotz hoher Funktionalität ist der Schalter einfach, beispielsweise mit den Fingern einer Hand, zu bedienen, wobei Fehlbedienungen weitgehend ausgeschlossen sind. Außerdem ist der Schalter kostengünstig herzustellen.The advantages achieved by the invention are in particular that the switch manages despite high functionality with little space. Thus, the switch for tight spaces, as given in the dashboard, the center console, the armrest o. The like. In the vehicle are suitable. Furthermore, the switch is error-prone and has a long service life. The switch according to the invention can thus be used advantageously in harsh environmental conditions, for example in motor vehicles. In addition, the switch has a good feel, for example, the switch has eight preferred directions for the actuator with low actuation paths and haptic feedback, which contributes to the increase in ergonomics. Despite high functionality of the switch is easy to operate, for example, with the fingers of one hand, with incorrect operations are largely excluded. In addition, the switch is inexpensive to manufacture.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung mit verschiedenen Weiterbildungen und Ausgestaltungen ist in den Zeichnungen dargestellt und wird im folgenden näher beschrieben. Es zeigen

Fig. 1
perspektivisch einen durch Schwenken, Drücken und Drehen betätigbaren elektrischen Schalter in der Art eines Multifunktionsschalters, der teilweise aufgeschnitten ist,
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einen Schnitt durch den elektrischen Schalter gemäß Fig. 1, wobei das Betätigungsorgan in der neutralen Stellung befindlich ist,
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einen Schnitt wie in Fig. 2, wobei das Betätigungsorgan in der Schwenkstellung befindlich ist,
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die Verschwenk- Verschiebe- und Drehmittel im Gehäuse des Schalters, von dessen Unterseite aus gesehen, und
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ein Bestandteil des Verschwenkmittels als Einzelteil in perspektivischer Ansicht.
An embodiment of the invention with various developments and refinements is shown in the drawings and will be described in more detail below. Show it
Fig. 1
in perspective, an actuatable by pivoting, pressing and turning electrical switch in the manner of a multi-function switch, which is partially cut,
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a section through the electrical switch of FIG. 1, wherein the actuator is located in the neutral position,
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a section as in Fig. 2, wherein the actuating member is located in the pivoting position,
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the Verschwenk- shifting and rotating means in the housing of the switch, of which Underside seen from, and
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a component of the pivoting means as an individual part in perspective view.

In Fig. 1 ist ein erfindungsgemäßer elektrischer Schalter 1 zu sehen, der in der Art eines Joystick- oder Cursor-Schalters bzw. Multifunktionsschalters ausgestaltet ist. Der Schalter 1 besitzt ein Betätigungsorgan 2, das insbesondere in der Art eines Knopfes ausgebildet ist. Das Betätigungsorgan 2 ist vom Benutzer auf mehrere unterschiedliche Arten manuell betätigbar. Zunächst wirkt das Betätigungsorgan 2 mit Verschwenkmitteln 3 derart zusammen, daß das Betätigungsorgan 2 in einer Verschwenkebene in wenigstens eine Richtung in der Art einer Vorzugsrichtung vom Benutzer aus einer neutralen Stellung in eine Schwenkstellung verschwenkbar ist. Weiterhin kann das Betätigungsorgan 2 mit Verschiebemitteln 5 derart zusammenwirken, daß das Betätigungsorgan 2 um wenigstens eine Strecke aus einer Nullstellung in eine Verschiebestellung durch Drücken vom Benutzer linear bewegbar ist. Schließlich kann, falls gewünscht, das Betätigungsorgan 2 noch mit Drehmitteln 4 derart zusammenwirken, daß das Betätigungsorgan 2 vom Benutzer um wenigstens einen Winkel aus einer Ausgangsstellung in eine Drehstellung verdrehbar ist. Die Schwenkstellung, gegebenenfalls die Verschiebestellung sowie gegebenenfalls die Drehstellung ist jeweils als Schaltstellung ausgebildet, derart daß das Betätigungsorgan 2 in der jeweiligen Schaltstellung auf ein zugehöriges Schaltelement 6, 6', 6" schaltend einwirkt. Um dem Benutzer eine ergonomische Bedienung des Betätigungsorgans 2 zu gestatten, wirken das Verschwenkmittel 3 und/oder das Verschiebemittel 5 mit einem eine Haptik erzeugenden Element 7, 8 zusammen.In Fig. 1, an inventive electrical switch 1 can be seen, which is designed in the manner of a joystick or cursor switch or multi-function switch. The switch 1 has an actuator 2, which is designed in particular in the manner of a button. The actuator 2 is manually operated by the user in several different ways. First, the actuator 2 cooperates with Verschwenkmitteln 3 such that the actuator 2 is pivotable in a pivoting plane in at least one direction in the manner of a preferred direction by the user from a neutral position to a pivot position. Furthermore, the actuator 2 with displacement means 5 cooperate such that the actuator 2 is linearly movable by at least a distance from a zero position into a displacement position by pressing the user. Finally, if desired, the actuator 2 still cooperate with rotating means 4 such that the actuator 2 by the user by at least one angle from an initial position into a rotational position is rotatable. The pivoting position, optionally the displacement position and, if appropriate, the rotational position is in each case designed as a switching position, such that the actuating member 2 acts in the respective switching position on an associated switching element 6, 6 ', 6 "in order to allow the user an ergonomic operation of the actuating member 2 , The pivoting means 3 and / or the displacement means 5 cooperate with a haptic-generating element 7, 8.

Der Schalter 1 besitzt ein Gehäuse 16, das wiederum aus einem Gehäuseoberteil 9 und einem Gehäuseunterteil 10 besteht. Aus dem Gehäuse 16, und zwar am Gehäuseoberteil 9 ragt das Betätigungsorgan 2 zur Bedienung durch den Benutzer heraus. Das Verschwenkmittel 3, das Verschiebemittel 5 und/oder das Drehmittel 4 basieren auf einer im Gehäuse 16 gelagerten Welle 11, an deren einem Ende das Betätigungsorgan 2 angeordnet ist. Insbesondere weisen das Verschwenkmittel 3 und/oder das Verschiebemittel 5 und/oder das Drehmittel 4 die mit dem Betätigungsorgan 2 zusammenwirkende Welle 11 sowie ein Kugelgelenk 15 als Trägerelement für die Schwenk- und/oder Drück- und/oder Drehbewegung auf, wodurch das Betätigungsorgan 2 in die Schwenkstellung und/oder Verschiebestellung und/oder Drehstellung gleichzeitig sowie unabhängig voneinander und auch in beliebiger Kombination vom Benutzer betätigbar ist. Das Kugelgelenk 15 ist an einer die Welle 11 umgebenden Hülse 18 angeordnet.The switch 1 has a housing 16, which in turn consists of an upper housing part 9 and a lower housing part 10. From the housing 16, namely on the upper housing part 9, the actuator 2 protrudes for operation by the user. The pivoting means 3, the displacement means 5 and / or the rotating means 4 are based on a shaft 16 mounted in the housing 11, at one end of the actuator 2 is arranged. In particular, the pivoting means 3 and / or the displacement means 5 and / or the rotation means 4, the cooperating with the actuator 2 shaft 11 and a Ball joint 15 as a carrier element for the pivoting and / or pushing and / or rotational movement, whereby the actuator 2 in the pivot position and / or displacement position and / or rotational position simultaneously and independently and in any combination of the user is actuated. The ball joint 15 is arranged on a sleeve 11 surrounding the sleeve 18.

Bevorzugterweise besitzt das Betätigungsorgan 2 nicht nur eine sondern mehrere Drehstellungen. Hierzu sind die Drehstellungen mit einer rastenden Teilung versehen. Sind beispielsweise 16 Drehstellungen gewünscht, so beträgt die Teilung 360° / 16 = 22,5°. Selbstverständlich ist jedoch auch jede andere beliebig wählbare Teilung möglich. Zur Erzeugung der rastenden Teilung weist das Drehmittel 4 einen Rastkörper 12, eine Rasthülse 13 sowie gegebenenfalls eine Druckfeder 14 auf. Der Rastkörper 12 erzeugt in Zusammenwirken mit der Rasthülse 13 die Haptik für die rastende Teilung der Drehbewegung, indem bei Drehen des Betätigungsorgans 2 der Rastkörper 12 vom Betätigungsorgan 2 bewegt und dabei in eine Art von Verzahnung an der Rasthülse 13 eingreift.Preferably, the actuator 2 has not only one but several rotational positions. For this purpose, the rotational positions are provided with a latching division. For example, if 16 rotational positions are desired, the pitch is 360 ° / 16 = 22.5 °. Of course, however, any other arbitrarily selectable division is possible. To generate the latching division, the rotating means 4 has a latching body 12, a latching sleeve 13 and optionally a compression spring 14. The detent body 12, in cooperation with the detent sleeve 13, generates the feel for the detenting division of the rotational movement, as the detent body 12 is moved by the actuating member 2 when the actuating member 2 rotates and engages in a type of toothing on the detent sleeve 13.

Wie in Fig. 2 zu sehen ist, besteht das die Haptik erzeugende Element 7 für das Verschwenken, das zusätzlich zur Haptik auch noch die Rückstellung für das Verschwenken des Betätigungsorgans 2 bewirkt, aus einer Schnappscheibe. Ebenso besteht das die Haptik erzeugende Element 8 für die lineare Bewegung, das zusätzlich zur Haptik auch noch die Rückstellung für das Drücken des Betätigungsorgans 2 bewirkt, aus einer Schnappscheibe. Die Schnappscheibe 7, 8 besteht aus Metall und weist eine in etwa mittige Öffnung 17 zum Durchtritt der Welle 11, der Hülse 18 für das Kugelgelenk 15 o. dgl. auf, wie anhand der Fig. 4 zu erkennen ist.As can be seen in Fig. 2, there is the haptic generating element 7 for pivoting, which also causes the provision for pivoting the actuator 2, in addition to the haptic, from a snap-action disc. Likewise, there is the haptic generating element 8 for the linear movement, which in addition to the feel and the provision for the pressing of the actuator 2 causes, from a snap-action disc. The snap disk 7, 8 is made of metal and has an approximately central opening 17 for the passage of the shaft 11, the sleeve 18 for the ball joint 15 o. The like. On, as can be seen from FIG. 4.

Das Betätigungsorgan 2 ist mittels des Verschwenkmittels 3 in wenigstens zwei aufeinander senkrecht stehende Richtungen verschwenkbar, wie anhand der Fig. 2 und Fig. 3 zu erkennen ist. Daneben können bei einem Multifunktionsschalter neben den 90°-Richtungen auch noch die 45°-Richtungen als Schwenkstellungen ausgebildet sein, so daß das Betätigungsorgan 2 in acht Vorzugsrichtungen verschwenkbar ist. Das Verschwenkmittel 3 umfaßt eine Hülse 19 mit Vertiefungen 20, welche deutlich in Fig. 5 zu sehen sind. Diese Vertiefungen 20 erzeugen in Verbindung mit in Fig. 4 sichtbaren Rippen 21 am Gehäuseoberteil 9 die Vorzugsrichtungen beim Verschwenken. Im Falle, daß das Betätigungsorgan 2 in acht Vorzugsrichtungen verschwenkbar ist, sind acht Rippen 21 sowie acht dazu korrespondierende Vertiefungen 20 vorhanden. Der Winkel für das Verschwenken des Betätigungsorgans 2 bis in die Schwenkstellung kann durch das Zusammenwirken von Ansätzen 28 an der Hülse 18 mit dem Gehäuseunterteil 10 und/oder dem Gehäuseoberteil 9 in der Art eine Endanschlags begrenzt sein, wie anhand von Fig. 3 zu erkennen ist. Schließlich dient gemäß Fig. 4 die Hülse 19 noch als Träger für die Schnappscheibe 7 und erzeugt auch den Weg für die Signalgabe. Das Verschiebemittel 5 weist eine in Fig. 1 sichtbare Hülse 22 als Träger für die Schnappscheibe 8 auf.The actuating member 2 is pivotable by means of the pivoting means 3 in at least two mutually perpendicular directions, as can be seen from FIGS. 2 and 3. In addition, in a multi-function switch in addition to the 90 ° directions even the 45 ° directions may be formed as pivotal positions, so that the actuator 2 is pivotable in eight preferred directions. The pivoting means 3 comprises a sleeve 19 with recesses 20, which can be seen clearly in Fig. 5. These Recesses 20 generate in conjunction with visible in Fig. 4 ribs 21 on the upper housing part 9, the preferred directions during pivoting. In the event that the actuator 2 is pivotable in eight preferred directions, eight ribs 21 and eight corresponding recesses 20 are present. The angle for the pivoting of the actuating member 2 into the pivot position can be limited by the interaction of lugs 28 on the sleeve 18 with the lower housing part 10 and / or the upper housing part 9 in the manner of an end stop, as can be seen from FIG , Finally, according to FIG. 4, the sleeve 19 still serves as a carrier for the snap-action disc 7 and also generates the path for signaling. The displacement means 5 has a visible in Fig. 1 sleeve 22 as a carrier for the snap-action disc 8.

Das Schaltelement 6, 6' ist als optisches Schaltelement in der Art einer Gabellichtschranke ausgestaltet. In die Gabellichtschranke 6, 6' greift eine bewegbare Blende 23 ein, so daß anhand des Signals der Gabellichtschranke 6, 6' die jeweilige Schaltstellung für das Verschwenken und/oder das Verschieben erkennbar ist. Bei der in Fig. 1 gezeigten Ausgestaltung dient die Gabellichtschranke 6 zur Signalabgabe für das Verschwenken des Betätigungsorgans 2. Hierzu wirkt die Hülse 19 mittels eines Auslegers 29 beim Verschwenken in die entsprechende Richtung auf einen Hebel 30 ein, wobei der Hebel 30 wiederum die Blende 23 dementsprechend in die Gabellichtschranke 6 bewegt. Die weitere Gabellichtschranke 6' dient zur Signalabgabe für das Drücken des Betätigungsorgans 2.The switching element 6, 6 'is designed as an optical switching element in the manner of a fork light barrier. In the fork light barrier 6, 6 'engages a movable aperture 23, so that on the basis of the signal of the forked light barrier 6, 6', the respective switching position for the pivoting and / or moving is recognizable. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 1, the fork light barrier 6 is used to signal output for pivoting the actuator 2. For this purpose, the sleeve 19 acts by means of a cantilever 29 when pivoting in the appropriate direction to a lever 30, wherein the lever 30 turn the aperture 23rd moved accordingly in the forked light barrier 6. The further fork light barrier 6 'is used to signal output for pressing the actuator 2.

Wie weiter in Fig. 1 gezeigt ist, weist die Welle 11 ein Zahnrad 25 auf, das insbesondere an dem dem Betätigungsorgan 2 gegenüberliegenden Ende der Welle 11 befindlich ist. Das Zahnrad 25 greift in ein Ritzel 26 an einem Inkrementring 27 ein. Der Inkrementring 27 wirkt mit einer Lichtschranke zusammen, die als Schaltelement 6" für das Drehen des Betätigungsorgans 2 dient. Dadurch erzeugt die Lichtschranke 6" entsprechende Impulse aufgrund der Drehbewegung des Betätigungsorgans 2.As further shown in Fig. 1, the shaft 11 has a gear 25 which is located in particular at the opposite end of the actuator 2 of the shaft 11. The gear 25 engages a pinion 26 on an increment ring 27 a. The increment ring 27 cooperates with a light barrier, which serves as a switching element 6 "for rotating the actuating member 2. As a result, the light barrier 6" generates corresponding pulses due to the rotational movement of the actuating member 2.

Zweckmäßigeweise sind die Schaltelemente 6, 6', 6" auf einer Leiterplatte 24 angeordnet. Die Leiterplatte 24 ist in etwa mittig im Gehäuse 16 angeordnet, insbesondere am Übergang zwischen dem Gehäuseoberteil 9 und dem Gehäuseunterteil 10. Falls notwendig und/oder gewünscht, kann auf der Leiterplatte 24 weiter eine Elektronik zur Auswertung der von den Schaltelementen 6, 6', 6" erzeugten Schaltsignale sowie zur Steuerung sonstiger Funktionen angeordnet sein.Expediently, the switching elements 6, 6 ', 6 "are arranged on a printed circuit board 24. The printed circuit board 24 is arranged approximately centrally in the housing 16, in particular at the transition between the upper housing part 9 and the lower housing part 10. If necessary and / or desired, can the circuit board 24 further electronics for the evaluation of the Switching elements 6, 6 ', 6 "generated switching signals and to control other functions may be arranged.

Ein derartiger Mehrfunktionsschalter läßt sich für Autoradios, für Navigationssysteme und/oder für Steuergeräte, Displays o. dgl. in Kraftfahrzeugen verwenden. Die Erfindung ist jedoch nicht auf das beschriebene und dargestellte Ausführungsbeispiel beschränkt. Sie umfaßt vielmehr auch alle fachmännischen Weiterbildungen im Rahmen der durch die Patentansprüche definierten Erfindung. Neben Kraftfahrzeuganwendungen kann ein derartiger Mehrfunktionsschalter in vorteilhafter Weise auch als Eingabemittel für Computer, Werkzeugmaschinen, Haushaltsgeräte o. dgl. eingesetzt werden.Such a multi-function switch can be used for car radios, for navigation systems and / or for control devices, displays o. The like. In motor vehicles. However, the invention is not limited to the described and illustrated embodiment. Rather, it also encompasses all expert developments within the scope of the invention defined by the claims. In addition to automotive applications, such a multi-function switch can also be advantageously used as input means for computers, machine tools, household appliances or the like.

Bezugszeichen-Liste:Reference numeral list:

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elektrischer Schalterelectrical switch
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Betätigungsorganactuator
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VerschwenkmittelVerschwenkmittel
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Drehmittelcenter of rotation
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Verschiebemitteldisplacement means
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Schaltelement / Gabellichtschranke (für Schwenken)Switching element / forked light barrier (for swiveling)
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Schaltelement / Gabellichtschranke (für Drücken)Switching element / forked light barrier (for pressing)
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Schaltelement / Lichtschranke (für Drehen)Switching element / light barrier (for turning)
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Haptik erzeugendes Element / SchnappscheibeHaptic generating element / snap disc
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GehäuseoberteilHousing top
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GehäuseunterteilHousing bottom
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Wellewave
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Rastkörperlatching body
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Rasthülselocking sleeve
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Druckfedercompression spring
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Kugelgelenkball joint
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Gehäusecasing
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Öffnung (in Schnappscheibe)Opening (in snap-action disc)
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Hülse (für Kugelgelenk)Sleeve (for ball joint)
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Hülse (für Verschwenkmittel)Sleeve (for pivoting means)
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Vertiefung (in Hülse von Verschwenkmittel)Recess (in sleeve of pivoting means)
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Ripperib
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Hülse (für Verschiebemittel)Sleeve (for displacement means)
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Blende (für Gabellichtschranke)Aperture (for forked light barrier)
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Leiterplattecircuit board
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Zahnradgear
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Ritzelpinion
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InkrementringInkrementring
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Ansatz (an Kugelgelenk)Approach (to ball joint)
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Ausleger (an Hülse von Verschwenkmittel)Boom (on sleeve of pivoting means)
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Hebel (zur Betätigung des Schaltelements für Verschwenkmittel)Lever (for actuating the switching element for pivoting means)

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Elektrischer Schalter, insbesondere in der Art eines Joystick- oder Cursor-Schalters, mit einem Betätigungsorgan (2), wobei das Betätigungsorgan (2) mit Verschwenkmitteln (3) derart zusammenwirkt, daß das Betätigungsorgan (2) in einer Verschwenkebene in wenigstens eine Richtung aus einer neutralen Stellung in eine Schwenkstellung verschwenkbar ist, wobei insbesondere das Betätigungsorgan (2) mit Verschiebemitteln (5) derart zusammenwirkt, daß das Betätigungsorgan (2) um wenigstens eine Strecke aus einer Nullstellung in eine Verschiebestellung linear bewegbar ist, und wobei die Schwenkstellung sowie gegebenenfalls die Verschiebestellung jeweils als eine Schaltstellung ausgebildet ist, derart daß das Betätigungsorgan (2) in der Schaltstellung auf ein Schaltelement (6, 6') schaltend einwirkt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Betätigungsorgan (2) mittels des Verschwenkmittels (3) in wenigstens eine Vorzugsrichtung verschwenkbar ist.Electric switch, in particular in the nature of a joystick or cursor switch, with an actuating member (2), wherein the actuating member (2) cooperates with pivoting means (3) such that the actuating member (2) in at least one direction in a pivoting plane a neutral position in a pivot position is pivotable, wherein in particular the actuating member (2) with displacement means (5) cooperates such that the actuating member (2) is linearly movable by at least a distance from a zero position in a displacement position, and wherein the pivot position and optionally the displacement position is formed in each case as a switching position, such that the actuating member (2) in the switching position on a switching element (6, 6 ') acting switching, characterized in that the actuating member (2) by means of the pivoting means (3) in at least one preferred direction is pivotable. Elektrischer Schalter nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Verschwenkmittel (3) und/oder das Verschiebemittel (5) mit einem eine Haptik erzeugenden Element (7, 8) zusammenwirken.Electric switch according to claim 1, characterized in that the pivoting means (3) and / or the displacement means (5) cooperate with a haptic-generating element (7, 8). Elektrischer Schalter nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Schalter (1) ein Gehäuse (16) besitzt, das insbesondere aus einem Gehäuseoberteil (9) und einem Gehäuseunterteil (10) besteht, und daß das Betätigungsorgan (2) aus dem Gehäuse (16), insbesondere am Gehäuseoberteil (9), herausragt.Electrical switch according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the switch (1) has a housing (16) which consists in particular of a housing upper part (9) and a housing lower part (10), and in that the actuating member (2) from the housing (16), in particular on the upper housing part (9), protrudes. Elektrischer Schalter nach Anspruch 1, 2 oder 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Betätigungsorgan (2) mit Drehmitteln (4) derart zusammenwirkt, daß das Betätigungsorgan (2) um wenigstens einen Winkel aus einer Ausgangsstellung in eine Drehstellung verdrehbar ist, wobei insbesondere die Drehstellung als eine ein Schaltelement (6") aufweisende Schaltstellung ausgebildet ist, daß vorzugsweise die Drehstellungen des Betätigungsorgans (2) mit einer rastenden Teilung versehen sind, und daß weiter vorzugsweise das Drehmittel (4) einen Rastkörper (12), eine Rasthülse (13) sowie gegebenenfalls eine Druckfeder (14) aufweist, derart daß der Rastkörper (12) in Zusammenwirken mit der Rasthülse (13) die rastende Teilung und/oder eine Haptik für die rastende Teilung der Drehbewegung erzeugt.Electrical switch according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that the actuating member (2) cooperates with rotating means (4) such that the actuating member (2) is rotatable by at least one angle from an initial position to a rotational position, in particular the rotational position is formed as a switching element (6 ") having a switching position, that preferably the rotational positions of the actuating member (2) are provided with a latching division, and further preferably that the rotating means (4) has a latching body (12), a latching sleeve (13) and optionally a compression spring (14), such that the latching body (12) in cooperation with the latching sleeve (13) generates the latching division and / or a feel for the latching division of the rotational movement. Elektrischer Schalter nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Verschwenkmittel (3) und/oder das Verschiebemittel (5) und/oder das Drehmittel (4) eine mit dem Betätigungsorgan (2) zusammenwirkende Welle (11) sowie ein Kugelgelenk (15) als Trägerelement für die Schwenk- und/oder Drück- und/oder Drehbewegung aufweisen, derart daß das Betätigungsorgan (2) in die Schwenkstellung und/oder Verschiebestellung und/oder Drehstellung gleichzeitig sowie unabhängig voneinander, insbesondere beliebig kombinierbar, betätigbar ist.Electric switch according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the pivoting means (3) and / or the displacement means (5) and / or the rotating means (4) cooperating with the actuating member (2) shaft (11) and a ball joint (15) as a support element for the pivoting and / or pushing and / or rotating movement, such that the actuating member (2) in the pivot position and / or displacement position and / or rotational position simultaneously and independently, in particular arbitrarily combinable, can be actuated. Elektrischer Schalter nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das die Haptik erzeugende Element (7) für das Verschwenken aus einer Schnappscheibe besteht, daß vorzugsweise das die Haptik erzeugende Element (8) für die lineare Bewegung aus einer Schnappscheibe besteht, daß weiter vorzugsweise die Schnappscheibe (7, 8) aus Metall besteht, und daß noch weiter vorzugsweise die Schnappscheibe (7, 8) eine in etwa mittige Öffnung (17) zum Durchtritt der Welle (11) o. dgl. aufweist.Electrical switch according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the haptic-generating element (7) for pivoting consists of a snap-action disc, preferably that the haptic-generating element (8) for linear movement consists of a snap-action disc Further preferably, the snap disc (7, 8) consists of metal, and that still further preferably the snap disc (7, 8) has an approximately central opening (17) for the passage of the shaft (11) o. The like. Elektrischer Schalter nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Betätigungsorgan (2) mittels des Verschwenkmittels (3) in wenigstens zwei aufeinander senkrecht stehende, insbesondere in acht Vorzugsrichtungen verschwenkbar ist, daß vorzugsweise das Verschwenkmittel (3) eine Hülse (19) mit Vertiefungen (20) umfaßt, wobei insbesondere die Vertiefungen (20) in Verbindung mit Rippen (21) am Gehäuseoberteil (9) die Vorzugsrichtungen beim Verschwenken erzeugen, daß weiter vorzugsweise die Hülse (19) als Träger für das die Haptik erzeugende Element (7) dient, wobei insbesondere die Hülse (19) den Weg für die Signalgabe erzeugt, und daß noch weiter vorzugsweise der Winkel für das Verschwenken vom Gehäuseoberteil (9) in der Art eines Endanschlags begrenzt ist.Electrical switch according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the actuating member (2) by means of the pivoting means (3) in at least two mutually perpendicular, in particular eight preferred directions is pivotable, preferably that the pivoting means (3) has a sleeve (19 ) with recesses (20), wherein in particular the recesses (20) in conjunction with ribs (21) on the housing upper part (9) generate the preferred directions during pivoting, further preferably that the sleeve (19) as a support for the haptic-generating element ( 7), wherein in particular the sleeve (19) generates the path for signaling, and that even more preferably the angle for the pivoting of the upper housing part (9) is limited in the manner of an end stop. Elektrischer Schalter nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Verschiebemittel (5) eine Hülse (22) als Träger für das die Haptik erzeugende Element (8) aufweist.Electric switch according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the displacement means (5) has a sleeve (22) as support for the haptic-generating element (8). Elektrischer Schalter nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Schaltelement (6, 6') als optisches Schaltelement in der Art einer Gabellichtschranke, in die eine bewegbare Blende (23) eingreift, ausgestaltet ist, daß vorzugsweise das Schaltelement (6, 6', 6") auf einer Leiterplatte (24) angeordnet ist, und daß weiter vorzugsweise die Leiterplatte (24) in etwa mittig im Gehäuse (16), insbesondere am Übergang zwischen Gehäuseoberteil (9) und Gehäuseunterteil (10) angeordnet ist.Electrical switch according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the switching element (6, 6 ') as an optical switching element in the manner of a fork light barrier, in which a movable diaphragm (23) engages, is designed such that preferably the switching element (6 , 6 ', 6 ") is arranged on a printed circuit board (24), and further that the printed circuit board (24) is arranged approximately centrally in the housing (16), in particular at the transition between the upper housing part (9) and lower housing part (10). Elektrischer Schalter nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an der Welle (11) ein Zahnrad (25) angeordnet ist, das insbesondere an dem dem Betätigungsorgan (2) gegenüberliegenden Ende der Welle (11) befindlich ist, daß vorzugsweise das Zahnrad (25) in ein Ritzel (26) an einem Inkrementring (27) eingreift, und daß weiter vorzugsweise der Inkrementring (27) mit einer Lichtschranke (6") zusammenwirkt, derart daß die Lichtschranke (6") Impulse aufgrund der Drehbewegung des Betätigungsorgans (2) erzeugt.Electrical switch according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that on the shaft (11) a gear (25) is arranged, in particular at the actuator (2) opposite end of the shaft (11) is located, preferably that Gear (25) in a pinion (26) engages an increment ring (27), and further preferably that the increment ring (27) with a light barrier (6 ") cooperates, so that the light barrier (6") pulses due to the rotational movement of the actuator (2) generated.
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