EP1863660A1 - Control element for adjusting a heating, ventilation or air conditioning unit of a motor vehicle - Google Patents

Control element for adjusting a heating, ventilation or air conditioning unit of a motor vehicle

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EP1863660A1
EP1863660A1 EP06723779A EP06723779A EP1863660A1 EP 1863660 A1 EP1863660 A1 EP 1863660A1 EP 06723779 A EP06723779 A EP 06723779A EP 06723779 A EP06723779 A EP 06723779A EP 1863660 A1 EP1863660 A1 EP 1863660A1
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turntable
operating element
coupling element
element according
switching position
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Wolfgang Küchler
Rocco Mertsching
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60H—ARRANGEMENTS OF HEATING, COOLING, VENTILATING OR OTHER AIR-TREATING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PASSENGER OR GOODS SPACES OF VEHICLES
    • B60H1/00—Heating, cooling or ventilating [HVAC] devices
    • B60H1/00642—Control systems or circuits; Control members or indication devices for heating, cooling or ventilating devices
    • B60H1/0065—Control members, e.g. levers or knobs
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60H—ARRANGEMENTS OF HEATING, COOLING, VENTILATING OR OTHER AIR-TREATING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PASSENGER OR GOODS SPACES OF VEHICLES
    • B60H1/00—Heating, cooling or ventilating [HVAC] devices
    • B60H1/00642—Control systems or circuits; Control members or indication devices for heating, cooling or ventilating devices
    • B60H1/00985—Control systems or circuits characterised by display or indicating devices, e.g. voice simulators
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K35/00—Instruments specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
    • B60K35/10—Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K35/00—Instruments specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
    • B60K35/20—Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
    • B60K35/25—Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using haptic output
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K2360/00—Indexing scheme associated with groups B60K35/00 or B60K37/00 relating to details of instruments or dashboards
    • B60K2360/126—Rotatable input devices for instruments

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  • the invention relates to an operating element for a motor vehicle with a turntable, which is held in a diaphragm and rotatable about its central axis and which is horizontally from the central axis in distinguishable switching positions and vertically displaceable and by means of which in each switching position or shift position, a parameter of heating -, ventilation or air conditioning device of the motor vehicle is adjustable.
  • Controls for heating, ventilation or air conditioning control in a motor vehicle are mostly used in a dashboard and usually arranged ergonomically adapted to the driver.
  • a variety of meters and control units for the heating, ventilation or climate control.
  • various Bowden cables and / or flexible shafts so-called flex shafts, are used for this purpose.
  • Bowden cables and / or flex shafts are operated by specific turntables or sliding levers.
  • the selected position is indicated by a pointer or a marker, the individual functions are displayed by printed symbols on a panel of the control element or the dashboard or on the actuator.
  • a multifunctional operating element is described in DE 199 29 294 A1.
  • a first adjusting element in an operating plane is designed as a sliding function of another adjusting element in the operating plane. Due to this control element reduces the number of controls in the dashboard, making the dashboard is clearer.
  • the rotary actuator is assigned a different function in each switching position. These functions are for example the temperature, the air outlet selection or the air flow amount.
  • Multifunctional controls for Bowden cable and / or Flexwellenanlenkung are known for example from US 3,286,044 and DE 15 755 92 A1.
  • a control knob which is rotatable about its central axis, horizontally in a backdrop and out of the backdrop out or into the backdrop is adjustable.
  • the movement of the control knob in the control element a mechanical adjustment of the elements of the heating, ventilation or air conditioning.
  • none of these systems can be taken an indication that different functions are assignable to the different displacement positions or switching positions.
  • the invention has as its object to design an operating element of a motor vehicle in which several functions can be performed to optimize the available space by means of a turntable in an operating element and beyond with minimal design effort and minimized cost a simple mechanical system for controlling a variety of control - and controls in a motor vehicle provides.
  • the object of the invention is achieved in that the turntable is adjustable in a backdrop in any direction in distinguishable switching positions, and that the turntable is provided with a first coupling element, and that the first coupling element is connected in each switching position with a switch position associated further coupling element , so that in the respective switching position by means of the turntable an adjustment of at least one parameter of the heating, ventilation or air conditioning device is made possible.
  • the idea of the invention the possibility is now provided by simplest mechanical means to provide a control that by adjusting in different positions and the engagement of the turntable of the control element in this switching position by means of a coupling element in another coupling element setting the heating, ventilation or air conditioning allows.
  • control element has a slide in which the turntable in distinguishable, fixed predetermined switch positions can be brought.
  • switching positions of the turntable by means of magnetic and / or positioned electrical force, whereby an unambiguous assignment of the switching position and beyond an optimal power transmission is ensured in the mechanical system.
  • it is possible to assign a display to each switching position so that the operator is also visually informed of the setting of the individual parameters of the heating, ventilation or air conditioning system. For example, the temperature, the amount of airflow, the airflow outlet selection, the stages of the blowers, or the detected, determined or presettable values of the air conditioning system can be displayed.
  • FIG. 1 shows the front view of a turntable and the arrangement of the individual coupling elements in relation to the adjustment of the turntable;
  • Figure 2 shows the side view of the basic representation of a turntable with coupling elements according to the figure 1 in the view A-A 'and
  • FIG. 3 shows the front view of an operating element designed according to the invention with a cross backdrop and the display devices associated with the respective switch positions.
  • control unit 1 shows a control unit 1 is shown in front view, in which case only one turntable 2 are shown with a rotary actuator 2 arranged on the first coupling element 3 and four other coupling elements 4, 5, 6 and 7.
  • This basic sketch of a control element 1 serves to illustrate the functional principle of Einkuppeins the turntable 2 in the respective switching positions, in each of which a connection between the coupling element 3 of the turntable 2 and one of the other coupling elements 4, 5, 6 or 7 is made.
  • the turntable comes into mechanical contact with one of the further coupling elements 4, 5, 6 or 7.
  • four further coupling elements 4, 5, 6 and 7 are shown, so that by means of this Control element four different parameters or adjustment of a heating, ventilation or air conditioning are adjustable.
  • FIG. 2 shows the side view of the control element shown in FIG. 1 in the view AA '.
  • the turntable 2 as part of the control element 1 protrudes from a diaphragm 8, wherein the aperture is a separate aperture 8 of the control element 1 or represents, for example, a part of a dashboard 8 of a motor vehicle.
  • the aperture 8 in this case an opening 10 is provided which forms a link 10 in which the turntable 2 is guided displaceably. If now the turntable 2 is displaced in a direction of the arrow P and vertically in the direction of the further coupling element 7, then the first coupling element 3 comes into engagement with the further coupling element 7.
  • the coupling elements 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 to be provided with a toothing, so that in the above-described displacement of the turntable 2 in the direction of the further coupling element 7, the two gears 3 and 7 mesh and enable a power transmission in the form of a rotational movement on the turntable 2 in the direction of the further coupling element 7.
  • a flexible shaft 11 or in the form of another mechanism a Bowden cable 11 is attached to forward the force.
  • the first coupling element 3 comes into frictional connection with the further coupling element 5.
  • the object of the invention it is obvious and conceivable to manufacture all other coupling elements 4, 5, 6 and 7 and the first coupling element 3 as gears 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 and made of plastic.
  • the first coupling element 3 as a gear 3 with the further coupling element 5 is engaged, it can be adjusted by means of the second gear 5 via a flexible shaft 12, a mechanical adjustment of a parameter of the heating, ventilation or air conditioning device of the motor vehicle.
  • the turntable 2 is rotatably mounted about its central axis 13 around.
  • the turntable is preferably made of plastic.
  • the turntable 2 it is equally conceivable to design the turntable 2 made of metal or of a plastic with a metallic surface or a plastic with a metallic appearance.
  • the components of the control element 1 are made of plastic, and depending on the constructive necessity and metallic materials can be used.
  • an operating element 1 is shown in front view.
  • the control element 1 consists essentially of a turntable 2, a diaphragm 8, a built-in aperture 10, through which a shaft 9 is guided and in the various switching positions 14, 15, 16 and 17 can be guided.
  • Each switching position 14, 15, 16 and 17 is assigned in this embodiment in each case a display 18, 19, 20, 21.
  • the control unit further consists of the coupling elements 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 and the molded on the coupling elements 4, 5, 6 and 7 flexible shafts 11, 12. This list of components of the control element 1 is not exhaustive and limited only It is of course also conceivable to connect electrical components to the operating element or to integrate it into the operating element 1.
  • the display unit 18 is mechanically or electromechanically or electrically connected. It is conceivable that the display 18 is provided with lighting means 22 which are, for example, light-emitting diodes (LEDs). In one embodiment variant, it is conceivable to actuate a switch by means of the further coupling element 4, so that a corresponding display value 22 can be displayed visually in accordance with the adjustment of the parameters of the heating, ventilation or air conditioning system.
  • lighting means 22 are, for example, light-emitting diodes (LEDs).
  • LEDs light-emitting diodes
  • a flexible shaft or a Bowden cable 11, 12 attached to each other coupling element 4, 5, 6 and 7, so as to adjust a parameter of the heating, ventilation or air conditioning mechanically.
  • the switching position 16 is set on the operating element.
  • the turntable 2 is now connected to a Bowden cable attached to the further coupling element 6 or a flexible shaft. If now the turntable 2 is rotated by an angle, then simultaneously a rotation of the coupling element 3 and consequently also a rotation of the further coupling element 6, which in turn actuates the flexible shaft or the Bowden cable.
  • the Bowden cable or the flexible shaft a variety of parameters on the heating, ventilation or air conditioning can be adjusted.
  • the temperature, the amount of airflow, the air flow selection of the tap selector switch for the fans, the air distribution stage, the circulating air or fresh air or other parameters of the air conditioning system are mechanically adjustable.
  • the amount of settings of the parameter is displayed on the display 20. This is done for example via a switch, by means of which the individual LEDs in the display 20 can be controlled.
  • the display 20, as well as the displays 18, 19 and 21, are shown here only in principle. It is natural and obvious that other arrangements can be used with a variety of bulbs.
  • pictograms, numbers, or alphanumeric characters can be displayed by means of backlighting.
  • the number of light sources 22, 23, 24 and 25 shown in FIG. 3 is not restrictive.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a control element (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising a rotary actuator (2), which is held in a faceplate (8), can rotate about its central axis (13) and can be displaced horizontally from its central axis into distinguishable selector positions (14, 16) and also vertically (15, 17). Said actuator is used in each selector position (14, 16) or displacement position (15, 17) to set a parameter of a heating, ventilation or air conditioning unit of the motor vehicle. According to the invention, the rotary actuator (2) can be displaced in a slide gate (10) in various directions into distinguishable selector positions (14, 15, 16, 17), is provided with a first coupling element (3) and in each selector position (14, 15, 16, 17) said first coupling element (3) is connected to an additional coupling element (4, 5, 6, 7) that is assigned to the selector position (14, 15, 16, 17), thus allowing an adjustment of the parameters of the heating, ventilation or air conditioning system in each selector position (14, 15, 16, 17) by means of the rotary actuator (2).

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B E S C H R E I B U N G DESCRIPTION
Bedienelement zur Einstellung einer Heiz-, Lüftungs- oder Klimaeinrichtung eines KraftfahrzeugsOperating element for setting a heating, ventilation or air conditioning device of a motor vehicle
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Bedienelement für ein Kraftfahrzeug mit einem Drehsteller, der in einer Blende gehalten und um seine Mittelachse drehbar ausgeführt ist und der aus der Mittelachse heraus horizontal in unterscheidbare Schaltstellungen und vertikal verschiebbar ist und mittels dem in jeder Schaltstellung oder Verschiebeposition ein Parameter einer Heiz-, Lüftungs- oder Klimaeinrichtung des Kraftfahrzeugs einstellbar ist.The invention relates to an operating element for a motor vehicle with a turntable, which is held in a diaphragm and rotatable about its central axis and which is horizontally from the central axis in distinguishable switching positions and vertically displaceable and by means of which in each switching position or shift position, a parameter of heating -, ventilation or air conditioning device of the motor vehicle is adjustable.
Bedienelemente zur Heiz-, Lüftungs- oder Klimasteuerung in einem Kraftfahrzeug sind zumeist in einem Armaturenbrett eingesetzt und zumeist ergonomisch an den Fahrer angepasst angeordnet. Hierbei befinden sich üblicherweise in dem Armaturenbrett eine Vielzahl von Messanzeigen und Bedieneinheiten, alleine für die Heiz-, Lüftungs- oder Klimasteuerung. So ist zum Beispiel ein Stufenschalter für das Gebläse, ein Wahlschieber oder Drehknopf für die Temperatur und ein oder mehrere Schieber oder Drehsteller für den Luftstromauslass vorhanden. Bei einfachen mechanischen Systemen zur Heiz-, Lüftungsoder Klimasteuerung werden hierzu diverse Bowdenzüge und/oder flexible Wellen, sogenannte Flexwellen verwendet. Bowdenzüge und/oder Flexwellen werden durch jeweils spezifische Drehsteller oder Schiebehebel bedient. Auf diesem Stellelement wird die gewählte Stellung durch einen Zeiger oder eine Markierung angezeigt, wobei die einzelnen Funktionen durch aufgedruckte Symbole auf einer Blende des Bedienelementes oder des Armaturenbrettes oder auf dem Stellelement angezeigt werden.Controls for heating, ventilation or air conditioning control in a motor vehicle are mostly used in a dashboard and usually arranged ergonomically adapted to the driver. Here are usually in the dashboard a variety of meters and control units, alone for the heating, ventilation or climate control. For example, there is a tap changer for the fan, a selector or knob for the temperature, and one or more sliders or rotors for the airflow outlet. For simple mechanical systems for heating, ventilation or climate control, various Bowden cables and / or flexible shafts, so-called flex shafts, are used for this purpose. Bowden cables and / or flex shafts are operated by specific turntables or sliding levers. On this actuator, the selected position is indicated by a pointer or a marker, the individual functions are displayed by printed symbols on a panel of the control element or the dashboard or on the actuator.
Um die Übersichtlichkeit beim Steuern der Heiz- und Lüftungsanlage in einem Kraftfahrzeug zu erhöhen, ist in der DE 199 29 294 A1 ein multifunktionales Bedienelement beschrieben. Bei diesem Bedienelement ist ein erstes Einstellelement in einer Bedienebene als Schiebefunktion eines anderen Einstellelementes in der Bedienebene ausgebildet. Aufgrund dieses Bedienelementes reduziert sich die Anzahl der Bedienelemente im Armaturenbrett, wodurch das Armaturenbrett übersichtlicher wird. In den einzelnen Schaltstellungen des Bedienelementes wird dem Drehsteller in jeder Schaltstellung eine andere Funktion zugeordnet. Diese Funktionen sind beispielsweise die Temperatur, die Luftstromauslasswahl oder die Luftstrommenge. In dieser Druckschrift ist zwar die funktionale Zuordnung von einzelnen Schaltstellungen zu unterschiedlichen Funktionen des Bedienelementes beschrieben, es ist dieser Schrift aber kein Hinweis zu entnehmen, dass ein derartiges Bedienelement zur Bowdenzug- oder Flexwellenanlenkung eingesetzt werden kann.In order to increase the clarity in controlling the heating and ventilation system in a motor vehicle, a multifunctional operating element is described in DE 199 29 294 A1. In this operating element, a first adjusting element in an operating plane is designed as a sliding function of another adjusting element in the operating plane. Due to this control element reduces the number of controls in the dashboard, making the dashboard is clearer. In the individual switching positions of the control element, the rotary actuator is assigned a different function in each switching position. These functions are for example the temperature, the air outlet selection or the air flow amount. Although in this document is the functional assignment of described individual switching positions to different functions of the control element, it is this document but no indication that such a control element for Bowden cable or Flexwellenanlenkung can be used.
Multifunktionale Bedienelemente zur Bowdenzug- und/oder Flexwellenanlenkung sind beispielsweise aus der US 3,286,044 sowie der DE 15 755 92 A1 bekannt. In beiden Systemen, erfolgt die Einstellung einer Heiz-, Lüftungs- oder Klimaeinrichtung mittels eines Bedienknopfes, der drehbar um seine Mittelachse, horizontal in einer Kulisse und aus der Kulisse heraus oder in die Kulisse hinein verstellbar ist. In beiden Systemen erfolgt durch die Bewegung des Bedienknopfes in dem Bedienelement eine mechanische Verstellung der Elemente der Heiz-, Lüftungs- oder Klimaeinrichtung. Keinem dieser Systeme kann aber ein Hinweis entnommen werden, das den unterschiedlichen Verschiebepositionen beziehungsweise Schaltstellungen unterschiedliche Funktionen zuordbar sind.Multifunctional controls for Bowden cable and / or Flexwellenanlenkung are known for example from US 3,286,044 and DE 15 755 92 A1. In both systems, the setting of a heating, ventilation or air conditioning device by means of a control knob, which is rotatable about its central axis, horizontally in a backdrop and out of the backdrop out or into the backdrop is adjustable. In both systems, the movement of the control knob in the control element, a mechanical adjustment of the elements of the heating, ventilation or air conditioning. However, none of these systems can be taken an indication that different functions are assignable to the different displacement positions or switching positions.
Die Erfindung stellt sich die Aufgabe, ein Bedienelement eines Kraftfahrzeuges zu konzipieren, bei dem zur Optimierung des vorhandenen Bauraums mittels eines Drehstellers in einem Bedienelement mehrere Funktionen ausführbar sind und das darüber hinaus mit minimalem konstruktiven Aufwand und minimiertem Kostenaufwand ein simples mechanisches System zur Ansteuerung verschiedenster Steuerungs- und Regelungseinrichtungen in einem Kraftfahrzeug zur Verfügung stellt.The invention has as its object to design an operating element of a motor vehicle in which several functions can be performed to optimize the available space by means of a turntable in an operating element and beyond with minimal design effort and minimized cost a simple mechanical system for controlling a variety of control - and controls in a motor vehicle provides.
Die erfindungsgemäße Aufgabe wird dadurch gelöst, dass der Drehsteller in einer Kulisse in beliebige Richtungen in unterscheidbare Schaltstellungen verstellbar ist, und dass der Drehsteller mit einem ersten Kupplungselement versehen ist, und dass das erste Kupplungselement in jeder Schaltstellung mit einem der Schaltstellung zugehörigen weiteren Kupplungselement verbunden ist, so dass in der jeweiligen Schaltstellung mittels des Drehstellers eine Verstellung mindestens eines Parameters der Heiz-, Lüftungs- oder Klimaeinrichtung ermöglicht wird. Durch den erfindungsgemäßen Gedanken ist nun die Möglichkeit geschaffen, mit simpelsten mechanischen Mitteln ein Bedienelement bereitzustellen, das durch die Verstellung in unterschiedliche Schaltstellungen und dem Einkuppeln des Drehstellers des Bedienelementes in dieser Schaltstellung mittels eines Kupplungselementes in ein weiteres Kupplungselement eine Einstellung der Heiz-, Lüftungsoder Klimaeinrichtung ermöglicht.The object of the invention is achieved in that the turntable is adjustable in a backdrop in any direction in distinguishable switching positions, and that the turntable is provided with a first coupling element, and that the first coupling element is connected in each switching position with a switch position associated further coupling element , so that in the respective switching position by means of the turntable an adjustment of at least one parameter of the heating, ventilation or air conditioning device is made possible. The idea of the invention, the possibility is now provided by simplest mechanical means to provide a control that by adjusting in different positions and the engagement of the turntable of the control element in this switching position by means of a coupling element in another coupling element setting the heating, ventilation or air conditioning allows.
In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung besitzt das Bedienelement eine Kulisse, in der der Drehsteller in unterscheidbare, fest vorgebbare Schaltstellungen bringbar ist. In diesen Schaltstellungen wird der Drehsteller mittels magnetischer und/oder elektrischer Kraft positioniert, wodurch eine eindeutige Zuordnung der Schaltstellung und darüber hinaus eine optimale Kraftübertragung im mechanischen System gewährleistet ist. Erfindungsgemäß ist es möglich, jeder Schaltstellung eine Anzeige zuzuordnen, so dass dem Bediener auch visuell die Einstellung der einzelnen Parameter der Heiz-, Lüftungs- oder Klimaanlage angezeigt wird. Angezeigt werden kann beispielsweise die Temperatur, die Luftstrommenge, die Luftstromauslasswahl, die Stufen der Gebläse, oder erfasste, ermittelte oder voreinstellbare Werte der Klimaanlage.In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the control element has a slide in which the turntable in distinguishable, fixed predetermined switch positions can be brought. In these switching positions of the turntable by means of magnetic and / or positioned electrical force, whereby an unambiguous assignment of the switching position and beyond an optimal power transmission is ensured in the mechanical system. According to the invention, it is possible to assign a display to each switching position so that the operator is also visually informed of the setting of the individual parameters of the heating, ventilation or air conditioning system. For example, the temperature, the amount of airflow, the airflow outlet selection, the stages of the blowers, or the detected, determined or presettable values of the air conditioning system can be displayed.
Weitere vorteilhafte Ausführungsvarianten der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen beschrieben und werden im Folgenden an einzelnen Ausführungsbeispielen beschrieben.Further advantageous embodiments of the invention are described in the subclaims and are described below in individual embodiments.
Figur 1 zeigt die Vorderansicht auf einen Drehsteller sowie die Anordnung der einzelnen Kupplungselemente in Bezug auf die Verstellung des Drehstellers,FIG. 1 shows the front view of a turntable and the arrangement of the individual coupling elements in relation to the adjustment of the turntable;
Figur 2 die Seitenansicht auf die prinzipielle Darstellung eines Drehstellers mit Kupplungselementen gemäß der Figur 1 in der Ansicht A-A' undFigure 2 shows the side view of the basic representation of a turntable with coupling elements according to the figure 1 in the view A-A 'and
Figur 3 zeigt die Vorderansicht auf ein erfindungsgemäß ausgeführtes Bedienelement mit einer Kreuzkulisse und den den jeweiligen Schaltstellungen zugeordneten Anzeigeeinrichtungen.FIG. 3 shows the front view of an operating element designed according to the invention with a cross backdrop and the display devices associated with the respective switch positions.
In der Figur 1 ist eine Bedieneinheit 1 in der Vorderansicht dargestellt, wobei hier lediglich ein Drehsteller 2 mit einem am Drehsteller 2 angeordneten ersten Kupplungselement 3 und vier weiteren Kupplungselementen 4, 5, 6 und 7 dargestellt sind. Diese prinzipielle Skizze eines Bedienelementes 1 dient zur Veranschaulichung des Funktionsprinzip des Einkuppeins des Drehstellers 2 in die jeweiligen Schaltstellungen, in denen jeweils eine Verbindung zwischen dem Kupplungselement 3 des Drehstellers 2 und einem der weiteren Kupplungselemente 4, 5, 6 oder 7 hergestellt wird. Durch ein Verschieben des Drehstellers 2 in Richtung der Pfeile P gelangt der Drehsteller in mechanischen Kontakt mit einem der weiteren Kupplungselemente 4, 5, 6 oder 7. In dieser Ausführungsform sind vier weitere Kupplungselemente 4, 5, 6 und 7 dargestellt, so dass mittels dieses Bedienelementes vier unterschiedliche Parameters oder Verstellelemente einer Heiz-, Lüftungs- oder Klimaanlage einstellbar sind.1 shows a control unit 1 is shown in front view, in which case only one turntable 2 are shown with a rotary actuator 2 arranged on the first coupling element 3 and four other coupling elements 4, 5, 6 and 7. This basic sketch of a control element 1 serves to illustrate the functional principle of Einkuppeins the turntable 2 in the respective switching positions, in each of which a connection between the coupling element 3 of the turntable 2 and one of the other coupling elements 4, 5, 6 or 7 is made. By moving the turntable 2 in the direction of arrows P, the turntable comes into mechanical contact with one of the further coupling elements 4, 5, 6 or 7. In this embodiment, four further coupling elements 4, 5, 6 and 7 are shown, so that by means of this Control element four different parameters or adjustment of a heating, ventilation or air conditioning are adjustable.
In der Figur 2 ist die Seitenansicht auf das in der Figur 1 dargestellte Bedienelement in der Ansicht A-A' wiedergegeben. Der Drehsteller 2 als Teil des Bedienelementes 1 ragt aus einer Blende 8 heraus, wobei die Blende eine separate Blende 8 des Bedienelementes 1 ist oder zum Beispiel einen Teil eines Armaturenbrettes 8 eines Kraftfahrzeuges darstellt. Ausgehend vom Drehsteller 2 ragt eine Welle 9 durch die Blende 8 hindurch und ist mit dem ersten Kupplungselement 3 zumindest kraftschlüssig verbunden. In der Blende 8 ist hierbei eine Öffnung 10 vorgesehen, die eine Kulisse 10 bildet, in der der Drehsteller 2 verschiebbar geführt ist. Wird nun der Drehsteller 2 in eine Richtung des Pfeils P und vertikal in Richtung des weiteren Kupplungselementes 7 verschoben, so gelangt das erste Kupplungselement 3 in den Eingriff des weiteren Kupplungselementes 7. Erfindungsgemäß ist es hierbei vorstellbar, die Kupplungselemente 3, 4, 5, 6 und 7 mit einer Verzahnung zu versehen, so dass bei der vorstehend beschriebenen Verschiebung des Drehstellers 2 in Richtung des weiteren Kupplungselementes 7 die beiden Zahnräder 3 und 7 ineinandergreifen und eine Kraftübertragung in Form einer Drehbewegung am Drehsteller 2 in Richtung auf das weitere Kupplungselement 7 ermöglichen. An dem weiteren Kupplungselement 7 ist zur Weiterleitung der Kraft eine flexible Welle 11 oder in Form einer weiteren Mechanik ein Bowdenzug 11 befestigt.FIG. 2 shows the side view of the control element shown in FIG. 1 in the view AA '. The turntable 2 as part of the control element 1 protrudes from a diaphragm 8, wherein the aperture is a separate aperture 8 of the control element 1 or represents, for example, a part of a dashboard 8 of a motor vehicle. Starting from the turntable 2 protrudes a shaft 9 through the aperture 8 and is at least positively connected to the first coupling element 3. In the aperture 8 in this case an opening 10 is provided which forms a link 10 in which the turntable 2 is guided displaceably. If now the turntable 2 is displaced in a direction of the arrow P and vertically in the direction of the further coupling element 7, then the first coupling element 3 comes into engagement with the further coupling element 7. According to the invention, the coupling elements 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 to be provided with a toothing, so that in the above-described displacement of the turntable 2 in the direction of the further coupling element 7, the two gears 3 and 7 mesh and enable a power transmission in the form of a rotational movement on the turntable 2 in the direction of the further coupling element 7. At the other coupling element 7, a flexible shaft 11 or in the form of another mechanism a Bowden cable 11 is attached to forward the force.
In einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist es vorstellbar, an diese flexible Welle 11 oder den Bowdenzug 11 eine Mechanik für das Öffnen oder Schließen der Frischluftzufuhr in den Kraftfahrzeuginnenraum zu adaptieren. Hierbei ist es selbstverständlich ebenfalls vorstellbar, dass mittels einer flexiblen Welle 11 mehrere Zuluftklappen bewegbar sind. Es ist weiterhin vorstellbar, mittels des vorstehend beschriebenen Kupplungselementes 3, 7, das in dieser Form ein Getriebe 3, 7 darstellt, zum Beispiel einen Temperaturregler zu betätigen.In one embodiment of the invention, it is conceivable to adapt to this flexible shaft 11 or the Bowden cable 11 a mechanism for opening or closing the fresh air supply in the motor vehicle interior. It is of course also conceivable that by means of a flexible shaft 11 more supply air flaps are movable. It is also conceivable, by means of the coupling element 3, 7 described above, which represents a gear 3, 7 in this form, for example, to actuate a temperature controller.
Wird nun der Drehsteller 2 in vertikale Richtung P in Richtung des weiteren Kupplungselementes 5 in der Kulisse 10 verschoben, so kommt das erste Kupplungselement 3 mit dem weiteren Kupplungselement 5 in kraftschlüssige Verbindung. Entsprechend der Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es dabei naheliegend und vorstellbar, sämtliche weitere Kupplungselemente 4, 5, 6 und 7 sowie das erste Kupplungselement 3 als Zahnräder 3, 4, 5, 6 und 7 und aus Kunststoff zu fertigen. Somit wäre eine kostengünstige vorteilhafte Lösung der Erfindung realisiert. Ist nun das erste Kupplungselement 3 als Zahnrad 3 mit dem weiteren Kupplungselement 5 in Eingriff, so kann mittels des zweiten Zahnrades 5 ebenfalls über eine flexible Welle 12 eine mechanische Verstellung eines Parameters der Heiz-, Lüftungs- oder Klimaeinrichtung des Kraftfahrzeugs eingestellt werden. Vorstellbar wäre hierbei zum Beispiel die Umstellung von Umluft auf Frischluft. Sind erfindungsgemäß mittels der flexiblen Wellen 11, 12 vornehmlich mechanische Bauteile in der Heiz-, Lüftungs- oder Klimaanlage des Kraftfahrzeugs einstellbar, so ist es erfindungsgemäß aber ebenso vorstellbar, mittels der weiteren Kupplungselemente 4, 5, 6 und 7 elektrische Bauelemente zu parametrisieren. In den einzelnen Schaltstellungen in Richtung der Pfeile P wird der Drehsteller 2 in einer Kulisse 10 geführt. In den ausgewählten Schaltstellungen wird der Drehsteller 2 mittels elektrischer und/oder magnetischer und/oder elektromagnetischer Kraft in Position gehalten, so dass eine schlupflose Kraftübertragung zwischen den Kupplungselemententen 3, 4, 5, 6 und 7 jederzeit gewährleistet ist. Diese Positionierelemente sind in dieser prinzipiellen Skizze nicht wiedergegeben, wobei hier auf übliche Elemente zur Fixierung und Positionierung, wie beispielsweise eine metallische Welle in Kombination mit Elektromagneten vorstellbar sind.If now the turntable 2 is displaced in the vertical direction P in the direction of the further coupling element 5 in the slot 10, the first coupling element 3 comes into frictional connection with the further coupling element 5. According to the object of the invention, it is obvious and conceivable to manufacture all other coupling elements 4, 5, 6 and 7 and the first coupling element 3 as gears 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 and made of plastic. Thus, a cost-effective advantageous solution of the invention would be realized. Now, if the first coupling element 3 as a gear 3 with the further coupling element 5 is engaged, it can be adjusted by means of the second gear 5 via a flexible shaft 12, a mechanical adjustment of a parameter of the heating, ventilation or air conditioning device of the motor vehicle. It would be conceivable, for example, the conversion of circulating air to fresh air. Are according to the invention by means of the flexible shafts 11, 12 primarily mechanical components in the heating, ventilation or air conditioning of the motor vehicle adjustable, it is according to the invention but also conceivable to parametrisieren by means of the further coupling elements 4, 5, 6 and 7 electrical components. In the individual switching positions in the direction of the arrows P of the turntable 2 is guided in a gate 10. In the selected switching positions of the turntable 2 is held by means of electrical and / or magnetic and / or electromagnetic force in position, so that a slip-free power transmission between the Kupplungselemententen 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 is guaranteed at all times. These positioning elements are not reproduced in this basic sketch, with conventional elements for fixing and positioning, such as, for example, a metallic shaft in combination with electromagnets, being conceivable here.
Der Drehsteller 2 ist um seine Mittelsachse 13 herum drehbar gelagert. Der Drehsteller wird bevorzugt aus Kunststoff gefertigt Es ist erfindungsgemäß aber ebenso vorstellbar, den Drehsteller 2 aus Metall oder aus einem Kunststoff mit metallischer Oberfläche oder einem Kunststoff mit metallischem Anschein auszuführen. Bevorzugt werden die Bestandteile des Bedienelementes 1 aus Kunststoff gefertigt, wobei je nach konstruktiver Notwendigkeit auch metallische Werkstoffe einsetzbar sind.The turntable 2 is rotatably mounted about its central axis 13 around. The turntable is preferably made of plastic. However, according to the invention it is equally conceivable to design the turntable 2 made of metal or of a plastic with a metallic surface or a plastic with a metallic appearance. Preferably, the components of the control element 1 are made of plastic, and depending on the constructive necessity and metallic materials can be used.
In der Figur 3 ist eine Bedienelement 1 in der Vorderansicht dargestellt. Das Bedienelement 1 besteht im Wesentlichen aus einem Drehsteller 2, einer Blende 8, einer in die Blende eingearbeiteten Kulisse 10, durch die eine Welle 9 hindurch geführt und in die verschiedenen Schaltstellungen 14, 15, 16 und 17 führbar ist. Jeder Schaltstellung 14, 15, 16 und 17 ist in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel jeweils eine Anzeige 18, 19, 20, 21 zugeordnet. Die Bedieneinheit besteht weiterhin aus den Kupplungselementen 3, 4, 5, 6 und 7 sowie die an die Kupplungselemente 4, 5, 6 und 7 angeformten flexiblen Wellen 11 , 12. Diese Aufzählung der Bauteile des Bedienelementes 1 ist nicht abschließend und beschränkt sich lediglich auf die wesentlichen für die Erfindung notwendigen Bauteile des Bedienelementes 1. Es ist selbstverständlich ebenfalls vorstellbar, elektrische Baugruppen an das Bedienelement anzuschließen oder in das Bedienelement 1 zu integrieren.In the figure 3, an operating element 1 is shown in front view. The control element 1 consists essentially of a turntable 2, a diaphragm 8, a built-in aperture 10, through which a shaft 9 is guided and in the various switching positions 14, 15, 16 and 17 can be guided. Each switching position 14, 15, 16 and 17 is assigned in this embodiment in each case a display 18, 19, 20, 21. The control unit further consists of the coupling elements 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 and the molded on the coupling elements 4, 5, 6 and 7 flexible shafts 11, 12. This list of components of the control element 1 is not exhaustive and limited only It is of course also conceivable to connect electrical components to the operating element or to integrate it into the operating element 1.
Wird nun der Drehsteller 2 in Richtung der Schaltstellung 14 in horizontale Richtung verschoben, so gelangt das Kupplungselement 3 in den Eingriff des weiteren Kupplungselementes 4. Mit diesem weiteren Kupplungselement 4 ist die Anzeigeeinheit 18 mechanisch oder elektromechanisch oder elektrisch verbunden. Vorstellbar ist, dass die Anzeige 18 mit Leuchtmitteln 22 versehen ist, die zum Beispiel Licht imitierende Dioden (LEDs) sind. In einer Ausführungsvariante ist es vorstellbar, mittels des weiteren Kupplungselementes 4 einen Schalter zu betätigen, so dass entsprechend der Verstellung der Parameter der Heiz-, Lüftungs- oder Klimaanlage ein entsprechender Anzeigewert 22 visuell darstellbar ist. Es ist aber ebenso vorstellbar, mittels des weiteren Kupplungselementes 4 unmittelbar eine drehbare bedruckte Scheibe zu betätigen, um so mittels einer in der Blende 8 vorgesehenen Öffnung 22 visuell ein Verdrehen des weiteren Kupplungselementes 4 anzuzeigen. Diese Verstellung des weiteren Kupplungselementes 4 kann unmittelbar durch eine an dem weiteren Kupplungselement 4 angebrachten Scheibe oder aber auch mittels einer weiteren an dem Kupplungselement 4 angebrachten Welle erfolgen.If now the turntable 2 is displaced in the horizontal direction in the direction of the switching position 14, the coupling element 3 comes into engagement with the further coupling element 4. With this further coupling element 4, the display unit 18 is mechanically or electromechanically or electrically connected. It is conceivable that the display 18 is provided with lighting means 22 which are, for example, light-emitting diodes (LEDs). In one embodiment variant, it is conceivable to actuate a switch by means of the further coupling element 4, so that a corresponding display value 22 can be displayed visually in accordance with the adjustment of the parameters of the heating, ventilation or air conditioning system. However, it is also conceivable, by means of the further coupling element 4 directly to actuate a rotatable printed disc, so visually indicate a rotation of the further coupling element 4 by means of an opening provided in the aperture 8 22. This adjustment of the further coupling element 4 can be effected directly by a disk attached to the further coupling element 4 or else by means of a further shaft attached to the coupling element 4.
Im Wesentlichen ist aber an jedes weitere Kupplungselement 4, 5, 6 und 7 eine flexible Welle oder ein Bowdenzug 11 , 12 befestigt, um damit einen Parameter der Heiz-, Lüftungsoder Klimaanlage mechanisch zu verstellen.Essentially, however, a flexible shaft or a Bowden cable 11, 12 attached to each other coupling element 4, 5, 6 and 7, so as to adjust a parameter of the heating, ventilation or air conditioning mechanically.
Wird nun der Drehsteller in horizontaler Richtung in Richtung des weiteren Kupplungselementes 6 verschoben, so ist die Schaltstellung 16 am Bedienelement eingestellt. Mittels des Kupplungselementes 3 steht der Drehsteller 2 nun mit einer am weiteren Kupplungselement 6 befestigten Bowdenzug oder einer flexiblen Welle in Verbindung. Wird nun der Drehsteller 2 um einen Winkel verdreht, so erfolgt gleichzeitig eine Verdrehung des Kupplungselementes 3 und folglich auch eine Verdrehung des weiteren Kupplungselementes 6, das wiederum die flexible Welle oder den Bowdenzug betätigt. Mittels des Bowdenzuges oder der flexiblen Welle sind verschiedenste Parameter an der Heiz-, Lüftungs- oder Klimaanlage verstellbar. So ist beispielsweise die Temperatur, die Luftstrommenge, die Luftstromauswahl der Stufenwahlschalter für die Gebläse, die Luftverteilungsstufe, die Umluft oder Frischluft oder andere Parameter der Klimaanlage mechanisch einstellbar. Der Betrag der Einstellungen des Parameters wird in der Anzeige 20 dargestellt. Dies erfolgt beispielsweise über einen Schalter, mittels dem die einzelnen Leuchtdioden in der Anzeige 20 ansteuerbar sind. Die Anzeige 20, wie auch die Anzeigen 18, 19 und 21, sind hier lediglich prinzipiell dargestellt. Es ist natürlich und selbstverständlich, dass auch andere Anordnungen mit einer Vielzahl von Leuchtmitteln einsetzbar sind. Darüber hinaus sind auch Piktogramme, Ziffern, oder alphanumerische Zeichen mittels einer Hinterleuchtung anzeigbar. Auch ist die Anzahl der in der Figur 3 dargestellten Leuchtmittel 22, 23, 24 und 25 nicht beschränkend.If now the turntable is displaced in the horizontal direction in the direction of the further coupling element 6, then the switching position 16 is set on the operating element. By means of the coupling element 3, the turntable 2 is now connected to a Bowden cable attached to the further coupling element 6 or a flexible shaft. If now the turntable 2 is rotated by an angle, then simultaneously a rotation of the coupling element 3 and consequently also a rotation of the further coupling element 6, which in turn actuates the flexible shaft or the Bowden cable. By means of the Bowden cable or the flexible shaft a variety of parameters on the heating, ventilation or air conditioning can be adjusted. For example, the temperature, the amount of airflow, the air flow selection of the tap selector switch for the fans, the air distribution stage, the circulating air or fresh air or other parameters of the air conditioning system are mechanically adjustable. The amount of settings of the parameter is displayed on the display 20. This is done for example via a switch, by means of which the individual LEDs in the display 20 can be controlled. The display 20, as well as the displays 18, 19 and 21, are shown here only in principle. It is natural and obvious that other arrangements can be used with a variety of bulbs. In addition, pictograms, numbers, or alphanumeric characters can be displayed by means of backlighting. Also, the number of light sources 22, 23, 24 and 25 shown in FIG. 3 is not restrictive.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist es vorstellbar, in den Drehsteller 2 einen Taster zu integrieren. Es ist somit möglich, eine zusätzliche Funktion in den Drehsteller zu integrieren. Dieser Drucktaster kann erfindungsgemäß einteilig oder mehrteilig ausgeführt und hinterleuchtet sein. In a further embodiment of the invention, it is conceivable to integrate a pushbutton into the turntable 2. It is thus possible to integrate an additional function in the turntable. This pushbutton can according to the invention be made in one piece or in several parts and backlit.

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1. Bedienelement für ein Kraftfahrzeug mit einem Drehsteller (2),1. Operating element for a motor vehicle with a turntable (2),
- der in einer Blende (8) gehalten und um seine Mittelachse (13) herum drehbar ausgeführt ist und- Which is held in a diaphragm (8) and designed to be rotatable about its central axis (13) around and
- der aus der Mittelachse (13) heraus horizontal in unterscheidbare Schaltstellungen (14, 16) und vertikal verschiebbar (15, 17) ist und- Which from the central axis (13) out horizontally in distinguishable switching positions (14, 16) and vertically displaceable (15, 17) and
- mittels dem in jeder Schaltstellung (14, 16) der Verschiebeposition (15, 17) ein Parameter einer Heiz-, Lüftungs- oder Klimaeinrichtung des Kraftfahrzeugs einstellbar ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet,- By means of which in each switching position (14, 16) of the displacement position (15, 17) a parameter of a heating, ventilation or air conditioning device of the motor vehicle is adjustable, characterized
- dass der Drehsteller (2) in einer Kulisse (10) in beliebige Richtungen in unterscheidbare Schaltstellungen (14, 15, 16, 17) verstellbar ist und- That the turntable (2) in a gate (10) in any direction in distinguishable switching positions (14, 15, 16, 17) is adjustable and
- dass der Drehsteller (2) mit einem ersten Kupplungselement (3) versehen ist und- That the turntable (2) is provided with a first coupling element (3) and
- dass das erste Kupplungselement (3) in jeder Schaltstellung (14, 15, 16, 17) mit einem der Schaltstellung (14, 15, 16, 17) zugehörigen weiteren Kupplungselement (4, 5, 6, 7) verbunden ist, so dass in der jeweiligen Schaltstellung (14, 15, 16, 17) mittels des Drehstellers (2) eine Verstellung der Parameter ermöglicht ist.- That the first coupling element (3) in each switching position (14, 15, 16, 17) with one of the switching position (14, 15, 16, 17) associated further coupling element (4, 5, 6, 7) is connected, so that in the respective switching position (14, 15, 16, 17) by means of the turntable (2) an adjustment of the parameters is possible.
2. Bedienelement nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Kulisse (10) mindestens zwei unterschiedliche Schaltstellungen (14, 15, 16, 17) aufweist.2. Operating element according to claim 1, characterized in that the link (10) has at least two different switching positions (14, 15, 16, 17).
3. Bedienelement nach Anspruch 1 und 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Drehsteller (2) magnetisch und/oder elektrisch und/oder elektromagnetisch in den Schaltstellungen (14, 15, 16, 17) der Kulisse (10) gehalten ist.3. Operating element according to claim 1 and 2, characterized in that the turntable (2) magnetically and / or electrically and / or electromagnetically in the switching positions (14, 15, 16, 17) of the link (10) is held.
4. Bedienelement nach einem oder mehreren der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in dem Bedienelement (1) mindestens eine Anzeige (18, 19, 20, 21) enthalten ist und dass die Anzeige (18, 19, 20, 21) in einer Schaltstellung (14, 15, 16, 17) mittels der Schaltstellung (14, 15, 16, 17) zugehörigen Kupplungselement (4, 5, 6, 7) verstellbar ist. 4. Operating element according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the operating element (1) at least one display (18, 19, 20, 21) is included and that the display (18, 19, 20, 21) in one Switching position (14, 15, 16, 17) by means of the switching position (14, 15, 16, 17) associated coupling element (4, 5, 6, 7) is adjustable.
5. Bedienelement nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass jeder Schaltstellung (14, 15, 16, 17) eine Anzeige (18, 19, 20, 21) zugeordnet ist.5. Operating element according to claim 4, characterized in that each switching position (14, 15, 16, 17) is associated with a display (18, 19, 20, 21).
6. Bedienelement nach mindestens einem der Ansprüche 4 und 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Anzeige (18, 19, 20, 21) aus einer Reihe von Leuchtmitteln (22, 23, 24, 25) gebildet ist und dass jedes Leuchtmittel (22, 23, 24, 25) mittels eines Schalters und des der Anzeige (18, 19, 20, 21) zugeordneten Kupplungselementes (4, 5, 6, 7) ansteuerbar ist.6. Operating element according to at least one of claims 4 and 5, characterized in that the display (18, 19, 20, 21) from a number of lighting means (22, 23, 24, 25) is formed and that each lighting means (22, 23, 24, 25) by means of a switch and the display (18, 19, 20, 21) associated with the coupling element (4, 5, 6, 7) is controllable.
7. Bedienelement nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass jedes Leuchtmittel (22, 23, 24, 25) eine Licht emitierende Diode ist.7. Control element according to claim 6, characterized in that each lighting means (22, 23, 24, 25) is a light emitting diode.
8. Bedienelement nach einem oder mehreren der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste (3) und jedes weitere (4, 5, 6, 7) Kupplungselement eine kooperierende Verzahnung, insbesondere ein Zahnrad, aufweist.8. Operating element according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first (3) and each further (4, 5, 6, 7) coupling element has a cooperating toothing, in particular a gear.
9. Bedienelement nach einem oder mehreren der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an mindestens einem der der Schaltstellung (14, 15, 16, 17) zugeordneten Kupplungselemente (4, 5, 6, 7) ein Bowdenzug (11 , 12) oder flexible WeIIe (H , 12) befestigt ist.9. Operating element according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the switching position (14, 15, 16, 17) associated coupling elements (4, 5, 6, 7) a Bowden cable (11, 12) or flexible WeIIe (H, 12) is attached.
10. Bedienelement nach einem oder mehreren der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass im Drehsteller (2) mindestens ein Druckknopf in Form einer Taste, integriert ist.10. Operating element according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the turntable (2) at least one push button in the form of a button is integrated.
11. Bedienelement nach mindestens einem der Ansprüche 4 und 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Anzeige (18, 19, 20, 21) aus einer drehbar bedruckten Scheibe gebildet ist, die hinter einer Blende (8) des Bedienelementes (1) geführt ist. 11. Operating element according to at least one of claims 4 and 5, characterized in that the display (18, 19, 20, 21) is formed from a rotatably printed disc which is guided behind a diaphragm (8) of the operating element (1).
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