EP1693334B1 - Hand operated control device for the operator's compartment of a industrial vehicle - Google Patents

Hand operated control device for the operator's compartment of a industrial vehicle Download PDF

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EP1693334B1
EP1693334B1 EP06000554A EP06000554A EP1693334B1 EP 1693334 B1 EP1693334 B1 EP 1693334B1 EP 06000554 A EP06000554 A EP 06000554A EP 06000554 A EP06000554 A EP 06000554A EP 1693334 B1 EP1693334 B1 EP 1693334B1
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  • the invention relates to a manually operated operating device for an operator station of a truck according to claim 1.
  • Out DE 297 14 284 U1 is a hand-operated actuator for the control of a reach truck known, sit in the three mounted on an approximately horizontal axis, in the direction of travel of the truck side by side operating lever on a common shaft.
  • Each control lever has a lever handle that can be grabbed from above.
  • the lower ends of the lever sections operate hydraulic valves such that the inner control lever closest to the driver causes the lifting and lowering of the load bearing means and the middle and outer further cause the movement of the load bearing means.
  • the heads of the control levers are viewed from above on a curved line such that when changing the gripping of a head, a resting on a pad elbow essentially retains its position.
  • WO 00/64801 has become known an operating device for an industrial truck, with a control element that can be detected from above with multiple fingers of one hand, to move it back or forth in the direction of the fingers.
  • the width of the control is less than the width of the hand, so that the little finger and possibly the ring finger or other fingers of the hand can be supported on a surface next to the operating element is arranged.
  • the contact surface of the control element is used to actuate individual functions of the vehicle.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a hand-operated operating device for an operator of a truck to which the operator can support and hold on the one hand and on the other hand is able to operate with one or more fingers of the supporting hand various functions of the truck.
  • the operating device includes a stationary raised palm rest, which is suitably mounted on a substrate laterally and slightly in front of the operator and provided with an upper support surface on which the palm of the hand can be placed from above.
  • the support surface is limited in the direction of the fingers of the resting hand, since the support surface essentially serves only for supporting the handball.
  • the boundary is defined by a front and a rear sloping from the support surface area.
  • According to the invention is also a arranged opposite the support surface lowered portion so that the fingers of the lying on the support surface hand can take an angled attitude. This allows the angled fingers are brought into a relaxed position when the operator's hand rests on the palm rest.
  • the operator may overlap the palm rest in order to absorb dynamic forces from the driving operation through a firm access by the operator.
  • the fingers may lie against the front surface and the proximal portion of the handball may be supported on the rear surface.
  • at least one operating element for a function of the industrial truck is arranged on the side of the lowered section opposite the bearing surface such that it can be actuated with at least one finger of the resting hand.
  • the palm rest according to the invention can be associated with a plurality of controls for the various functions of a truck, for example, for the switching of the direction of travel, the operation of the horn, a proportional actuation of various hydraulic functions, etc.
  • a holding function is achieved, the safe support of the Operator allows, if by dynamic forces on the vehicle a corresponding action on the driver takes place.
  • the control elements are not actuated, a relaxed hand position with a slightly downwardly angled and thus relaxed finger position is made possible by the lowered section lying in front of the palm rest area.
  • the support surface is designed so that it is adapted to different sizes of hands.
  • a plurality of adjacent control levers are provided. They are preferably used for actuating hydraulic functions and preferably generate analogue actuating signals in order to achieve a proportional position of the corresponding hydraulic function during a deflection of the operating lever.
  • At least one further operating element is attached laterally to the palm rest in such a way that it can be actuated with the thumb of the hand which rests on the support surface.
  • the further control element is elongated in the thumb direction, so that it can be operated out of different hand positions.
  • the actuated by the controls switching or control organs can work digitally or analog.
  • the support surface is wider than the lowered portion.
  • the contact surface is so wide that even at maximum hand size, a full palm rest is possible.
  • another operating element may be arranged, e.g. can be operated with the little finger or the ring finger of the lying on the support surface hand.
  • the support surface is slightly convex curved to adapt to the palm contour. Towards the wrist, the support surface falls according to a further embodiment of Invention arched to the ground from down to ensure sufficient support in the pressure direction on the palm rest.
  • the support surface on the thumb side extends into the region of the lowered portion. This allows a tactile orientation by lateral contact with the index finger (right hand), at any time access to thumb-operated controls and lateral support.
  • the hand rest forms a self-contained functional unit.
  • the operating device according to the invention can be attached to different devices.
  • the summary of an assembly also provides effective protection against environmental influences, such as moisture and dirt.
  • the palm rest which is in the form of a shell body, required for the operation of the functional units electronics, for example in the form of a printed circuit board, housed
  • the functional unit as a whole can be easily replaced by other controls or units.
  • FIG. 6 a counterbalance truck 50 of conventional design is shown.
  • a seat 52 can be seen for the driver and on the right side of the seat, an armrest 54, at the front end of a control unit 10 is mounted.
  • the forearm rest on the armrest 54, but need not. Further details of the control unit 10 go from the FIGS. 1 to 5 out.
  • control unit 10 is shown in more detail, which has a shell body (12) made of plastic material.
  • the shell body 12 is arranged at a suitable location in the workstation of a truck on a base (not shown), for example, on the right side next to the driver's seat in a slightly elevated position, so that the driver can place his arm on a armrest, the shell body in front of the Armrest is located. The latter is not required. If the terms "rear” and "front” are used below, then with reference to the operator who operates with his right hand a right and obliquely from the control unit lying therefrom.
  • the shell body 12 has an upper bearing surface 14, which merges into the rear surface 16, curved towards the rear. After the closes to the support surface 14 a lower-lying paragraph 18, wherein the transition from the support surface 14 via a rounded edge 20 takes place.
  • the paragraph 18 has a smaller width than the support surface 14 (see also FIGS. 2 to 5 ), wherein the edge 20 in the region of the right end of the shoulder 18 has a recessed step 22.
  • a switch button 24 is arranged, whose width is approximately such that it extends to the right side of the unit 10 (see also FIGS. 2 to 5 ).
  • an elongated switch button 26 is embedded in the shell body, which, as from the FIGS. 2 to 5 shows something over the other side surfaces of the unit 10 survives.
  • switching buttons 26 or 28 can be provided rockers, cross-switch or the like. Their mode of action can be analog or digital.
  • the heads 38 to 44 are arranged on a large radius arc and chosen at a distance so that a meaningful operation is made possible by the fingers of the resting hand.
  • FIGS. 2 to 5 various positions of a hand are shown, which interacts with the operating unit 10.
  • FIG. 2 is shown how the Bales of the hand resting on the support surface 14 and thereby rests against the curved downwardly extending surface 16. Forces, which seek to move the body of the operator, not shown, can therefore be collected by support on the surface 16.
  • the fingers of the hand are angled downward and extend in the direction of paragraph 18. Forces on the operator, who seek to move the body to the rear, the operator can intercept by engaging behind the surface which falls to the shoulder 18. Otherwise, the hand can lie relaxed on the palm rest, the thumb can be relaxed laterally next to or above the button 26, which is not mandatory, as from FIG. 5 seen.
  • FIGS. 1 to 5 From the FIGS. 1 to 5 It can be seen that a portion of the support surface 14 extends adjacent to the shoulder 18. He is designated in the figures with 46. In the illustration after FIG. 2 the index finger is on the side of this projection 46 at. It forms a tactile orientation for the operator.
  • FIG. 3 It is shown how the index finger actuates the switch button 38 and presses the associated lever forward.
  • the shift key 26 is operated by the thumb 26.
  • the same operation is also found in the presentation FIG. 4 instead, however, the hand is a slightly retracted position relative to FIG. 3 occupies.
  • the shape of the bearing surface 14 and the operating unit or of the shell body 12 as a whole is such that the palm of the hand can assume different positions in order nevertheless to be able to actuate the described switching keys. This form also allows an adaptation to different hand sizes.
  • the elongated shape of the shift key 26 allows actuation from different hand positions ( FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 ).
  • FIG. 5 It is shown how the fingers 40 and 44 are operated with forefinger and middle finger. At the same time, the button 24 could be actuated with the little finger.
  • FIGS. 2 to 5 is in the area of the support surface 14 a dashed line 48 to recognize. It is intended to indicate that the shoulder surface descending to paragraph 18 returns to the rear in the lower area in order to provide the fingers with an effective grip possibility.
  • Switches and similar parts which are actuated by the individual levers or keys are accommodated within the shell body 12, for example on a common printed circuit board.
  • a neutral position is preferably provided in which takes place after deflection by a spring return.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine handbetätigte Bedienvorrichtung für einen Bedienplatz eines Flurförderzeugs nach dem Anspruch 1.The invention relates to a manually operated operating device for an operator station of a truck according to claim 1.

Aus DE 297 14 284 U1 ist eine handbetätigte Stellvorrichtung für den Bedienstand eines Schubmaststaplers bekannt geworden, bei der drei um eine annähernd horizontale Achse gelagerte, in Fahrtrichtung des Staplers nebeneinander angeordnete Bedienhebel auf einer gemeinsamen Welle sitzen. Jeder Bedienhebel hat einen von oben ergreifbaren und betätigbaren Hebelkopf. Die unteren Enden der Hebelabschnitte bedienen Hydraulikventile derart, dass der dem Fahrer nächstgelegene innere Bedienhebel das Heben und Senken des Lasttragmittels und der mittlere und der äußere weitere die Bewegung des Lasttragmittels bewirken. Die Köpfe der Bedienhebel liegen von oben betrachtet auf einer gebogenen Linie derart, dass beim Wechseln des Ergreifens eines Kopfes ein sich auf einer Unterlage abstützender Ellbogen seine Lage im Wesentlichen beibehält.Out DE 297 14 284 U1 is a hand-operated actuator for the control of a reach truck known, sit in the three mounted on an approximately horizontal axis, in the direction of travel of the truck side by side operating lever on a common shaft. Each control lever has a lever handle that can be grabbed from above. The lower ends of the lever sections operate hydraulic valves such that the inner control lever closest to the driver causes the lifting and lowering of the load bearing means and the middle and outer further cause the movement of the load bearing means. The heads of the control levers are viewed from above on a curved line such that when changing the gripping of a head, a resting on a pad elbow essentially retains its position.

Aus WO 00/64801 ist eine Bedienvorrichtung für ein Flurförderzeug bekannt geworden, mit einem Bedienelement, das von oben mit mehreren Fingern einer Hand erfaßt werden kann, um es in Richtung der Finger vor- oder zurückzubewegen. Die Breite des Bedienelements ist geringer als die Breite der Hand, sodass sich der kleine Finger und gegebenenfalls der Ringfinger oder auch weitere Finger der Hand an einer Fläche abstützen kann, die neben dem Bedienelement angeordnet ist. Die Auflagefläche des Bedienelements dient zur Betätigung einzelner Funktionen des Fahrzeugs.Out WO 00/64801 has become known an operating device for an industrial truck, with a control element that can be detected from above with multiple fingers of one hand, to move it back or forth in the direction of the fingers. The width of the control is less than the width of the hand, so that the little finger and possibly the ring finger or other fingers of the hand can be supported on a surface next to the operating element is arranged. The contact surface of the control element is used to actuate individual functions of the vehicle.

Im letztgenannten Fall liegt ein Multifunktionshebel vor, mit dem eine vielzahl von Funktionen realisiert werden können. Der Bediener kann sich jedoch mit der Hand nur unzulänglich abstützen. Bei Einzelhebeln ist das Abstützen möglich, es können jedoch nicht mehrere Funktionen gleichzeitig ausgeführt werden. In beiden bekannten Fällen hat der Bediener keine Möglichkeit, sich einerseits abzustützen und andererseits eine Funktion zu betätigen.In the latter case, there is a multi-function lever with which a variety of functions can be realized. However, the operator can only rest insufficiently with his hand. For single levers, support is possible, but multiple functions can not be performed simultaneously. In both known cases, the operator has no way to support himself on the one hand and on the other hand to operate a function.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine handbetätigte Bedienvorrichtung für einen Bedienplatz eines Flurförderzeugs zu schaffen, an der sich der Bediener einerseits abstützen und festhalten kann und andererseits in der Lage ist, mit einem oder mehreren Fingern der abstützenden Hand verschiedene Funktionen des Flurförderzeugs zu betätigen.The invention has for its object to provide a hand-operated operating device for an operator of a truck to which the operator can support and hold on the one hand and on the other hand is able to operate with one or more fingers of the supporting hand various functions of the truck.

Aus den Logistik Journal "Starkes Modell" von Februar 2005 ist eine Bedienvorrichtung gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 bekannt.From the logistics journal "Strong Model" of February 2005, an operating device according to the preamble of claim 1 is known.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is solved by the features of claim 1.

Die erfindungsgemäße Bedienvorrichtung enthält eine stationäre erhabene Handballenauflage, die in geeigneter Weise an einem Untergrund seitlich und etwas vor der Bedienperson liegend angebracht und mit einer oberen Auflagefläche versehen ist, auf der der Handballen der Hand von oben auflegbar ist. Die Auflagefläche ist in Richtung der Finger der aufliegenden Hand begrenzt, da die Auflagefläche im Wesentlichen nur zur Auflage des Handballens dient. Die Begrenzung ist durch eine vordere und eine hintere von der Auflagefläche abfallende Fläche vorgegeben. Erfindungsgemäß ist ferner ein gegenüber der Auflagefläche abgesenkter Abschnitt angeordnet, damit die Finger der auf der Auflagefläche liegenden Hand eine abgewinkelte Haltung einnehmen können. Dadurch können die abgewinkelten Finger in entspannte Lage gebracht werden, wenn die Hand des Bedieners auf der Handballenauflage aufliegt. Gleichzeitig ist es möglich, dass der Bediener die Handballenauflage übergreift, um dynamische Kräfte aus dem Fahrbetrieb durch einen festen Zugriff des Bedieners aufzufangen. Hierbei können die Finger sich gegen die vordere Fläche legen und der proximale Abschnitt des Handballens sich an der hinteren Fläche abstützen. Erfindungsgemäß ist ferner mindestens ein Bedienelement für eine Funktion des Flurförderzeugs auf der der Auflagefläche gegenüberliegenden Seite des abgesenkten Abschnitts so angeordnet, dass es mit mindestens einem Finger der aufliegenden Hand betätigt werden kann.The operating device according to the invention includes a stationary raised palm rest, which is suitably mounted on a substrate laterally and slightly in front of the operator and provided with an upper support surface on which the palm of the hand can be placed from above. The support surface is limited in the direction of the fingers of the resting hand, since the support surface essentially serves only for supporting the handball. The boundary is defined by a front and a rear sloping from the support surface area. According to the invention is also a arranged opposite the support surface lowered portion so that the fingers of the lying on the support surface hand can take an angled attitude. This allows the angled fingers are brought into a relaxed position when the operator's hand rests on the palm rest. At the same time it is possible for the operator to overlap the palm rest in order to absorb dynamic forces from the driving operation through a firm access by the operator. In this case, the fingers may lie against the front surface and the proximal portion of the handball may be supported on the rear surface. Furthermore, according to the invention, at least one operating element for a function of the industrial truck is arranged on the side of the lowered section opposite the bearing surface such that it can be actuated with at least one finger of the resting hand.

Der erfindungsgemäßen Handballenauflage kann eine Mehrzahl von Bedienelementen für die verschiedenen Funktionen eines Flurförderzeugs zugeordnet werden, beispielsweise auch für die Umschaltung der Fahrtrichtung, die Betätigung der Hupe, eine proportionale Betätigung verschiedener Hydraulikfunktionen usw. Mit der Erfindung wird eine Festhaltefunktion erreicht, die ein sicheres Abstützen des Bedieners erlaubt, wenn durch dynamische Kräfte am Fahrzeug eine entsprechende Einwirkung auf den Fahrer stattfindet. Bei Nichtbetätigung der Bedienelemente ist eine entspannte Handposition mit leicht nach unten abgewinkelter und somit entspannter Fingerhaltung dadurch ermöglicht, dass der abgesenkte Abschnitt vor der Handballenauflagefläche liegt. Außerdem ist die Auflagefläche so ausgebildet, dass sie an unterschiedliche Handgrößen angepaßt ist.The palm rest according to the invention can be associated with a plurality of controls for the various functions of a truck, for example, for the switching of the direction of travel, the operation of the horn, a proportional actuation of various hydraulic functions, etc. With the invention, a holding function is achieved, the safe support of the Operator allows, if by dynamic forces on the vehicle a corresponding action on the driver takes place. When the control elements are not actuated, a relaxed hand position with a slightly downwardly angled and thus relaxed finger position is made possible by the lowered section lying in front of the palm rest area. In addition, the support surface is designed so that it is adapted to different sizes of hands.

Nach einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sind mehrere nebeneinander liegende Bedienhebel vorgesehen. Sie dienen vorzugsweise zur Betätigung von Hydraulikfunktionen und erzeugen vorzugsweise analoge Betätigungssignale, um bei einer Auslenkung der Bedienhebel eine proportionale Stellung der entsprechenden Hydraulikfunktion zu erzielen.According to one embodiment of the invention a plurality of adjacent control levers are provided. They are preferably used for actuating hydraulic functions and preferably generate analogue actuating signals in order to achieve a proportional position of the corresponding hydraulic function during a deflection of the operating lever.

Nach der Erfindung ist mindestens ein weiteres Bedienelement seitlich an der Handballenauflage so angebracht, dass es mit dem Daumen der Hand betätigbar ist, die auf der Auflagefläche aufliegt. Vorzugsweise ist das weitere Bedienelement in Daumenrichtung länglich ausgebildet, sodass es aus unterschiedlichen Handpositionen heraus bedient werden kann. Die von den Bedienelementen betätigten Schalt- oder Steuerorgane können digital oder analog arbeiten.According to the invention, at least one further operating element is attached laterally to the palm rest in such a way that it can be actuated with the thumb of the hand which rests on the support surface. Preferably, the further control element is elongated in the thumb direction, so that it can be operated out of different hand positions. The actuated by the controls switching or control organs can work digitally or analog.

Nach einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist die Auflagefläche breiter als der abgesenkte Abschnitt. Die Auflagefläche ist so breit, dass auch bei maximaler Handgröße noch eine satte Handauflage möglich ist. Neben dem abgesenkten Abschnitt kann ein weiteres Bedienelement angeordnet sein, das z.B. mit dem kleinen Finger oder dem Ringfinger der auf der Auflagefläche liegenden Hand betätigt werden kann.According to a further embodiment of the invention, the support surface is wider than the lowered portion. The contact surface is so wide that even at maximum hand size, a full palm rest is possible. In addition to the lowered portion, another operating element may be arranged, e.g. can be operated with the little finger or the ring finger of the lying on the support surface hand.

Nach einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist die Auflagefläche zur Anpassung an die Handballenkontur schwach konvex gewölbt. Zum Handgelenk hin fällt die Auflagefläche nach einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung gewölbt zum Untergrund hin ab, um in Druckrichtung auf die Handballenauflage eine ausreichende Abstützung zu gewährleisten.According to a further embodiment of the invention, the support surface is slightly convex curved to adapt to the palm contour. Towards the wrist, the support surface falls according to a further embodiment of Invention arched to the ground from down to ensure sufficient support in the pressure direction on the palm rest.

Nach einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung erstreckt sich die Auflagefläche auf der Daumenseite bis in den Bereich des abgesenkten Abschnitts. Dies ermöglicht eine taktile Orientierung durch seitliche Berührung mit dem Zeigefinger (rechte Hand), jederzeit einen Zugriff auf daumenbetätigte Bedienelemente und eine seitliche Abstützung.According to a further embodiment of the invention, the support surface on the thumb side extends into the region of the lowered portion. This allows a tactile orientation by lateral contact with the index finger (right hand), at any time access to thumb-operated controls and lateral support.

In einer anderen Ausgestaltung ist vorgesehen, dass die Handablage eine in sich geschlossene Funktionseinheit bildet. Dadurch kann die erfindungsgemäße Bedienvorrichtung an unterschiedlichen Geräten angebracht werden. Die Zusammenfassung zu einer Baugruppe ermöglicht auch einen wirksamen Schutz gegen Umwelteinflüsse, wie Feuchtigkeit und Schmutz. Außerdem kann innerhalb der Handballenauflage, die in Form eines Schalenkörpers ausgebildet ist, die für die Betätigung der Funktionseinheiten erforderliche Elektronik, beispielsweise in Form einer Leiterplatte, untergebracht seinIn another embodiment, it is provided that the hand rest forms a self-contained functional unit. As a result, the operating device according to the invention can be attached to different devices. The summary of an assembly also provides effective protection against environmental influences, such as moisture and dirt. In addition, within the palm rest, which is in the form of a shell body, required for the operation of the functional units electronics, for example in the form of a printed circuit board, housed

Die Funktionseinheit kann als Ganzes einfach durch andere Bedienelemente oder -einheiten ausgetauscht werden.The functional unit as a whole can be easily replaced by other controls or units.

Die Erfindung soll nachfolgend anhand eines in Zeichnungen dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert werden.

Fig. 1
zeigt perspektivisch eine als Funktionseinheit ausgebildete Bedienvorrichtung nach der Erfindung.
Fig. 2
zeigt die Bedienvorrichtung nach Figur 1 bei einfacher Handauflage ohne Betätigung.
Fig. 3
zeigt eine ähnliche Darstellung wie Figur 2 bei Betätigung eines Bedienhebels in einer ersten Position der Hand.
Fig. 4
zeigt eine ähnliche Darstellung wie Figur 3, jedoch in einer anderen Position der Hand.
Fig. 5
zeigt die Betätigung eines anderen Bedienhebels bei einer Anordnung gemäß Figuren 2 bis 4.
Fig. 6
zeigt perspektivisch einen Gegengewichtsstapler mit einer Bedienvorrichtung nach den Figuren 1 bis 5.
The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawings.
Fig. 1
shows in perspective a trained as a functional unit operating device according to the invention.
Fig. 2
shows the operating device after FIG. 1 with simple hand rest without operation.
Fig. 3
shows a similar representation as FIG. 2 upon actuation of an operating lever in a first position of the hand.
Fig. 4
shows a similar representation as FIG. 3 but in a different position of the hand.
Fig. 5
shows the operation of another operating lever in an arrangement according to FIGS. 2 to 4 ,
Fig. 6
shows in perspective a counterbalance truck with an operating device according to the FIGS. 1 to 5 ,

In Figur 6 ist ein Gegengewichtsstapler 50 herkömmlicher Bauweise dargestellt. In der Kabine ist ein Sitz 52 für den Fahrer zu erkennen und auf der rechten Seite des Sitzes eine Armlehne 54, an deren vorderen Ende eine Bedieneinheit 10 angebracht ist. Bei der Betätigung der Bedieneinheit 10 kann der Unterarm auf der Armlehne 54 aufliegen, muß es jedoch nicht. Weitere Einzelheiten der Bedieneinheit 10 gehen aus den Figuren 1 bis 5 hervor.In FIG. 6 a counterbalance truck 50 of conventional design is shown. In the cabin, a seat 52 can be seen for the driver and on the right side of the seat, an armrest 54, at the front end of a control unit 10 is mounted. Upon actuation of the operating unit 10, the forearm rest on the armrest 54, but need not. Further details of the control unit 10 go from the FIGS. 1 to 5 out.

In Figur 1 ist die Bedieneinheit 10 detaillierter dargestellt, welche einen Schalenkörper (12) aus Kunststoffmaterial aufweist. Der Schalenkörper 12 ist an einer geeigneten Stelle im Bedienplatz eines Flurförderzeugs auf einer Unterlage angeordnet (nicht dargestellt), beispielsweise auf der rechten Seite neben dem Fahrerplatz in leicht erhöhter Position, sodass der Fahrer seinen Arm auf einer Armablage ablegen kann, wobei der Schalenkörper vor der Armauflage liegt. Letzteres ist jedoch nicht Voraussetzung. Wenn nachstehend die Begriffe "hinten" und "vorn" verwendet werden, dann in Bezugnahme auf die Bedienungsperson, welche mit der rechten Hand eine rechts und schräg vom von ihr liegende Bedieneinheit betätigt.In FIG. 1 the control unit 10 is shown in more detail, which has a shell body (12) made of plastic material. The shell body 12 is arranged at a suitable location in the workstation of a truck on a base (not shown), for example, on the right side next to the driver's seat in a slightly elevated position, so that the driver can place his arm on a armrest, the shell body in front of the Armrest is located. The latter is not required. If the terms "rear" and "front" are used below, then with reference to the operator who operates with his right hand a right and obliquely from the control unit lying therefrom.

Der Schalenkörper 12 weist eine obere Auflagefläche 14 auf, die nach hinten gewölbt in eine Rückfläche 16 übergeht. Nach vom schließt sich an die Auflagefläche 14 ein tieferliegender Absatz 18 an, wobei der Übergang von der Auflagefläche 14 über eine gerundete Kante 20 erfolgt. Der Absatz 18 hat eine geringere Breite als die Auflagefläche 14 (siehe auch Figuren 2 bis 5), wobei die Kante 20 im Bereich des rechten Endes des Absatzes 18 eine zurückspringende Stufe 22 aufweist. Neben dem Absatz 18 ist etwas tiefer oder gleich hoch liegend als der Absatz 18 eine Schalttaste 24 angeordnet, deren Breite annähernd derart ist, dass sie sich bis zur rechten Seite der Einheit 10 erstreckt (siehe auch Figuren 2 bis 5).The shell body 12 has an upper bearing surface 14, which merges into the rear surface 16, curved towards the rear. After the closes to the support surface 14 a lower-lying paragraph 18, wherein the transition from the support surface 14 via a rounded edge 20 takes place. The paragraph 18 has a smaller width than the support surface 14 (see also FIGS. 2 to 5 ), wherein the edge 20 in the region of the right end of the shoulder 18 has a recessed step 22. In addition to the paragraph 18 is slightly lower or the same level as the paragraph 18 a switch button 24 is arranged, whose width is approximately such that it extends to the right side of the unit 10 (see also FIGS. 2 to 5 ).

Auf der linken Seite der Einheit 10 ist eine längliche Schalttaste 26 in den Schalenkörper eingelassen, die, wie aus den Figuren 2 bis 5 hervorgeht, etwas über die übrigen Seitenflächen der Einheit 10 übersteht. Unterhalb der länglichen Schalttaste ist eine weitere Schalttaste 28 in die Seite der Einheit 10 eingelassen, die jedoch deutlich kürzer ist, als die Schalttaste 26. Anstelle von Schalttasten 26 oder 28 können Betätigungswippen, Kreuzschalter oder dergleichen vorgesehen sein. Ihre Wirkungsweise kann analog oder digital sein.On the left side of the unit 10, an elongated switch button 26 is embedded in the shell body, which, as from the FIGS. 2 to 5 shows something over the other side surfaces of the unit 10 survives. Below the elongated switch button is another switch button 28 in the side of the unit 10th let in, however, is significantly shorter than the switch button 26. Instead of switching buttons 26 or 28 can be provided rockers, cross-switch or the like. Their mode of action can be analog or digital.

An der Vorderseite des Absatzes 18 sind vier winklige Hebel 30, 32, 34 und 36 nebeneinander angelenkt. Die unteren Schenkel der Hebel 30 bis 36 erstrecken sich annähernd horizontal, während die oberen Schenkel sich annähernd vertikal erstrecken. Am oberen Ende der vertikalen Schenkel sind Köpfe 38, 40, 42, 44 angebracht oder ausgeformt. Über die Schalthebel 30 bis 36 werden verschiedene Hydraulikfunktionen des nicht gezeigten Flurförderzeugs betätigt, wobei die betätigten Schalter Analogschalter sind, um eine proportionale Betätigung in Abhängigkeit von der Auslenkung der Hebel 30 bis 36 zu erzielen. Die Schalttaste 26 dient im vorliegenden Fall zur Umschaltung der Fahrtrichtung des Flurförderzeugs, und die Schalttaste 28 ist für eine Zusatzfunktion vorgesehen. Zur Betätigung einer Zusatzfunktion dient auch die Schalttaste 24. Die Bedienköpfe können aus einem weichen und/oder rauhen Material bestehen, damit sie mit dem Finger vor und zurück bewegt werden können. Außerdem können sie eine Kontur aufweisen, durch welche eine einfache Betätigung möglich wird.At the front of the paragraph 18 four angle levers 30, 32, 34 and 36 are hinged side by side. The lower legs of the levers 30 to 36 extend approximately horizontally, while the upper legs extend approximately vertically. At the upper end of the vertical legs heads 38, 40, 42, 44 are attached or formed. Through the shift levers 30 to 36 various hydraulic functions of the truck, not shown, are actuated, wherein the actuated switches are analog switch to achieve a proportional operation in response to the deflection of the levers 30 to 36. The switch button 26 is used in the present case to switch the direction of travel of the truck, and the switch button 28 is provided for an additional function. To operate an additional function is also the switch button 24. The control heads can be made of a soft and / or rough material, so that they can be moved with the finger back and forth. In addition, they can have a contour by which a simple operation is possible.

Die Köpfe 38 bis 44 sind auf einem Bogen mit großem Radius angeordnet und im Abstand so gewählt, dass eine sinnfällige Betätigung durch die Finger der aufliegenden Hand ermöglicht ist.The heads 38 to 44 are arranged on a large radius arc and chosen at a distance so that a meaningful operation is made possible by the fingers of the resting hand.

In den Figuren 2 bis 5 sind verschiedene Positionen einer Hand dargestellt, die mit der Bedieneinheit 10 zusammenwirkt. In Figur 2 ist gezeigt, wie der Ballen der Hand auf der Auflagefläche 14 ruht und dabei auch gegen die gewölbt nach unten verlaufende Fläche 16 anliegt. Kräfte, welche den Körper der nicht gezeigten Bedienungsperson nach vom zu bewegen trachten, können daher durch Abstützung an der Fläche 16 aufgefangen werden. Die Finger der Hand sind nach unten abgewinkelt und erstrecken sich in Richtung des Absatzes 18. Kräfte auf die Bedienungsperson, welche den Körper nach hinten zu bewegen trachten, kann die Bedienungsperson durch Hintergreifen der Fläche, welche zum Absatz 18 abfällt, abfangen. Ansonsten kann die Hand zwanglos auf der Handballenauflage aufliegen, wobei der Daumen seitlich entspannt neben oder oberhalb der Schalttaste 26 liegen kann, was jedoch nicht obligatorisch ist, wie aus Figur 5 ersichtlich.In the FIGS. 2 to 5 various positions of a hand are shown, which interacts with the operating unit 10. In FIG. 2 is shown how the Bales of the hand resting on the support surface 14 and thereby rests against the curved downwardly extending surface 16. Forces, which seek to move the body of the operator, not shown, can therefore be collected by support on the surface 16. The fingers of the hand are angled downward and extend in the direction of paragraph 18. Forces on the operator, who seek to move the body to the rear, the operator can intercept by engaging behind the surface which falls to the shoulder 18. Otherwise, the hand can lie relaxed on the palm rest, the thumb can be relaxed laterally next to or above the button 26, which is not mandatory, as from FIG. 5 seen.

Aus den Figuren 1 bis 5 wird ersichtlich, dass sich ein Abschnitt der Auflagefläche 14 neben dem Absatz 18 erstreckt. Er ist in den Figuren mit 46 bezeichnet. In der Darstellung nach Figur 2 liegt der Zeigefinger seitlich an diesem Vorsprung 46 an. Er bildet eine taktile Orientierung für die Bedienungsperson.From the FIGS. 1 to 5 It can be seen that a portion of the support surface 14 extends adjacent to the shoulder 18. He is designated in the figures with 46. In the illustration after FIG. 2 the index finger is on the side of this projection 46 at. It forms a tactile orientation for the operator.

In Figur 3 ist gezeigt, wie der Zeigefinger die Schalttaste 38 betätigt und den zugehörigen Hebel nach vorn drückt. Gleichzeitig wird die Schalttaste 26 durch den Daumen 26 betätigt. Die gleiche Betätigung findet auch in der Darstellung nach Figur 4 statt, wobei jedoch die Hand eine etwas zurückgezogenere Position relativ zu Figur 3 einnimmt. Die Form der Auflagefläche 14 und der Bedieneinheit bzw. des Schalenkörpers 12 insgesamt ist derart, dass der Handballen unterschiedliche Positionen einnehmen kann, um gleichwohl die beschriebenen Schalttasten betätigen zu können. Diese Form ermöglicht auch eine Anpassung an unterschiedliche Handgrößen. Die längliche Form der Schalttaste 26 ermöglicht eine Betätigung aus unterschiedlichen Handpositionen heraus (Figur 3 und Figur 4).In FIG. 3 It is shown how the index finger actuates the switch button 38 and presses the associated lever forward. At the same time, the shift key 26 is operated by the thumb 26. The same operation is also found in the presentation FIG. 4 instead, however, the hand is a slightly retracted position relative to FIG. 3 occupies. The shape of the bearing surface 14 and the operating unit or of the shell body 12 as a whole is such that the palm of the hand can assume different positions in order nevertheless to be able to actuate the described switching keys. This form also allows an adaptation to different hand sizes. The elongated shape of the shift key 26 allows actuation from different hand positions ( FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 ).

In Figur 5 ist gezeigt, wie mit Zeigefinger und Mittelfinger die Köpfe 40 und 44 betätigt werden. Zugleich könnte mit dem kleinen Finger die Schalttaste 24 betätigt werden.In FIG. 5 It is shown how the fingers 40 and 44 are operated with forefinger and middle finger. At the same time, the button 24 could be actuated with the little finger.

In den Figuren 2 bis 5 ist im Bereich der Auflagefläche 14 eine gestrichelte Linie 48 zu erkennen. Sie soll andeuten, dass die zum Absatz 18 abfallende Schulterfläche im unteren Bereich nach hinten zurückflieht, um den Fingern eine wirksame Griffmöglichkeit zu bieten.In the FIGS. 2 to 5 is in the area of the support surface 14 a dashed line 48 to recognize. It is intended to indicate that the shoulder surface descending to paragraph 18 returns to the rear in the lower area in order to provide the fingers with an effective grip possibility.

Schalter und ähnliche Teile, die von den einzelnen Hebeln bzw. Tasten betätigt werden, sind innerhalb des Schalenkörpers 12 untergebracht, beispielsweise auf einer gemeinsamen Leiterplatte. Bei den Hebeln, Wippen oder dergleichen, die eine Betätigungsmöglichkeit in entgegengesetzten Richtungen vorsehen, ist vorzugsweise eine Neutralstellung vorgesehen, in die nach Auslenkung eine Rückstellung durch eine Feder stattfindet.Switches and similar parts which are actuated by the individual levers or keys are accommodated within the shell body 12, for example on a common printed circuit board. In the levers, rockers or the like, which provide an opportunity to operate in opposite directions, a neutral position is preferably provided in which takes place after deflection by a spring return.

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  1. A hand-actuated operating device for an operator's control station of an industrial truck, having a stationary, raised rest (12) for the ball of the thumb that is disposed laterally beside and in front of the standing or sitting operator, including an upper support area (14) on which the ball of the thumb of the operator's hand is adapted to be placed from top, a forward surface (20) facing away from the operator and a surface (16) facing the operator and at least one control element for a function of the industrial truck is disposed on the end of the rest (12) for the ball of the thumb that is facing away from the support area (14) so as to enable its actuation by at least one finger wherein the forward and backward surfaces (20, 16) are dimensioned so to allow the support for the ball of the thumb to be gripped between the fingers and a proximal portion of the ball that faces the wrist and a portion (18) located in front of the forward surface (20) which is lowered with respect to the support area (14) is disposed such as to allow the fingers of the hand resting on the support area (14) to be placed at an angle and the control element is disposed on the side of the lowered portion (18) opposite to the forward surface (20), characterized in that support area (14) and lowered portion (18) as well as forward and backward surfaces (20, 16) are formed on a shell body (12) and laterally in the shell body (12) at least one control element (26, 28) is attached so as to allow the element to be actuated by the thumb of a hand which rests on the support area (14).
  2. The operating device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that a plurality of adjacently arranged control elements (30 through 36) are provided.
  3. The operating device as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the control elements (30 through 36) are substantially mounted to be movable forwards and backwards.
  4. The operating device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that at least one lateral control element (26) is of an oblong shape in the thumb direction.
  5. The operating device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the support area (14) is wider than the lowered portion (18).
  6. The operating device as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that a lateral control element (24) is disposed near the lowered portion (18) so as to enable the element to be preferably actuated by the little finger or ring finger of the hand which rests on the support area (14).
  7. The operating device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the support area (14) is convex or cylindrically domed to adapt it to the contour of the ball of the thumb.
  8. The operating device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the support area (14) passes over in a rounded shape into the rearward area on the side directed to the wrist of the resting hand.
  9. The operating device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that a portion (46) of the support area (14) on the thumb side extends into the interior of the region of the lowered portion (18).
  10. The operating device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the rest (12) for the ball of the thumb and the support area (14) are designed so as to enable the control elements to be actuated from different rest positions of the hand.
  11. The operating device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the shell body and the control elements (38 to 44; 26, 28; 24) define a common, self-contained functional unit (10).
  12. The operating device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the shell body (12) accommodates the switches adapted to be actuated by the control elements and other electric and electronic components for the control of the functions.
  13. The operating device as claimed in claims 12, characterized in that the shell body accommodates a printed circuit board for electronic components.
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