EP1892602A1 - Retractable knob for a domestic appliance with a mandrel to connect to an energy supply, selector switch or similar - Google Patents

Retractable knob for a domestic appliance with a mandrel to connect to an energy supply, selector switch or similar Download PDF

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EP1892602A1
EP1892602A1 EP07014631A EP07014631A EP1892602A1 EP 1892602 A1 EP1892602 A1 EP 1892602A1 EP 07014631 A EP07014631 A EP 07014631A EP 07014631 A EP07014631 A EP 07014631A EP 1892602 A1 EP1892602 A1 EP 1892602A1
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Rudolf Nordemann
Axel Schwarz
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G1/00—Controlling members, e.g. knobs or handles; Assemblies or arrangements thereof; Indicating position of controlling members
    • G05G1/08—Controlling members for hand actuation by rotary movement, e.g. hand wheels
    • G05G1/087—Controlling members for hand actuation by rotary movement, e.g. hand wheels retractable; Flush control knobs
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24C—DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGESĀ ; DETAILS OF DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F24C7/00—Stoves or ranges heated by electric energy
    • F24C7/08—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
    • F24C7/082—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices on ranges, e.g. control panels, illumination
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H19/00—Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand
    • H01H19/02—Details
    • H01H19/025—Light-emitting indicators
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H3/00—Mechanisms for operating contacts
    • H01H3/02—Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch
    • H01H3/08—Turn knobs
    • H01H2003/085—Retractable turn knobs, e.g. flush mounted

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  • the invention relates to a retractable control knob for a household appliance with a shaft for coupling to a power controller, selector switch or the like mentioned in the preamble of claim 1 Art.
  • the well-known retractable control knob for a household appliance has a shaft for coupling to a power controller, selector switch or the like, which is supported by a two-piece bearing device to a control panel of the household appliance such that the shaft rotatable about its longitudinal axis and longitudinally thereto between a zero position, a designed as a verses suit liner and an actuating position is movable back and forth.
  • the trained as a bearing shell first part of the arranged on the control panel bearing device cooperates with the end of the shaft force-transmitting, which faces the power controller and has a first bearing surface for transmitting power.
  • the structurally separate from the first part formed as a guide part second part of the bearing device cooperates with the other end of the shaft force transmitting, on which a handle designed as a switch handle is releasably attached and having a second bearing surface for transmitting power.
  • the known control knob has for this purpose centering means which align the two parts of the bearing device in the assembly of the control knob on the control panel in the relative position to each other.
  • the invention thus provides the problem of specifying a retractable control knob for a household appliance, in which the visual impression of the handle is preserved in the long term and substantially maintained even with frequent use.
  • the achievable with the present invention consist in addition to the long-term preservation of the visual impression of the handle, even with frequent use of the retractable control knob according to the invention, in particular in the improvement of the optical Overall impression of the control panel. Since the handle of the control knob according to the invention is not used for supporting the shaft, a uniform, circumferential gap pattern between the handle and the control panel is possible. In addition, the orientation of the handle to the control panel in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the shaft is simplified. A careful alignment of the handle in this direction also improves the overall visual impression of the control panel.
  • the second part of the bearing device is designed as a binding ring, which limits an interior in which the handle is at least partially received at least in the zero position and the Versenklage the control knob and the second bearing surface for the shaft is arranged on the interior of the facing side of the bordering ring. As a result, the overall visual impression is further improved.
  • the edging ring has two walls running concentrically to one another, an outer wall which limits the bordering ring substantially radially outwards, and an inner wall which bounds the bordering ring radially inwards, the two walls together Form annular gap, in which the handle is at least partially received at least in the zero position and the Versenklage the control knob and the second bearing surface for the shaft is part of the inner wall.
  • the mechanical rigidity of the rim ring is improved.
  • the first part of the bearing device is sleeve-like and on the shaft along the longitudinal axis extending sleeve is arranged, wherein the sleeve in all positions of the control panel mounted on the control knob with the first bearing surface of the first part the bearing device and at least in the actuating position with the second bearing surface of the second part of the bearing device cooperating force-transmitting.
  • the sleeve is arranged on the shaft.
  • the shaft has two sections, wherein the sleeve is formed as the second section and is detachably connected via a snap connection with the first section.
  • the two sections of the shaft are releasably connected to each other in a structurally simple manner.
  • a particularly advantageous development of the aforementioned embodiment provides that the contact region between the first section and the sleeve is designed as a universal joint. In this way, it is possible to compensate for unavoidable manufacturing tolerances by a proven technique without increasing the depth of the retractable control knob in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the shaft in an undesirable manner.
  • the handle is designed to be plugged onto the shaft or the sleeve and is detachably fixed by means of a spring element on the shaft or the sleeve.
  • the releasable attachment of the handle to the shaft or sleeve is realized in a particularly simple manner.
  • the shaft has a retractable mechanism with a spring for automatically transferring the control knob from the zero position to the versal suit and from the zero position to the actuating position, wherein the spring constant of the spring element is greater than that of the spring of the countersinking mechanism is and the bordering ring has a stop for the attachable handle, wherein the dimensions of the handle and the position of the stopper on the bordering ring are coordinated so that the handle after the complete plugging onto the shaft or the sleeve until it stops in the relative position the shaft or sleeve is aligned in a predetermined manner.
  • a further advantageous embodiment provides that on the bordering ring or the handle a parallel to the longitudinal axis of the shaft extending projection is arranged, which is arranged in the zero position of the control knob with a handle on the respective Einutzring and formed corresponding to the projection and in Direction of the projection opening centering is engaged. This results in an automatic adjustment of the rotational position of the handle relative to the bordering ring and an automatic readjustment at each transfer of the retractable control knob in the zero position.
  • Fig. 1 designed as a stove household appliance with a closable by a door 2, cooking space, not shown, and arranged above the cooking panel 4 is shown schematically.
  • the control panel 4 has a display element 6 and a plurality of operating elements 8.
  • all six controls 8 are designed as retractable control knob according to the invention, which are explained in more detail below with reference to the further figures.
  • Fig. 2 shows the control panel 4 of the household appliance of FIG. 1 in an exploded view.
  • the control panel 4 in addition to a user visible from the front cover plate 4.1 and a behind the cover plate 4.1, ie inside the household appliance, arranged and connected to the cover plate 4.1 support plate 4.2.
  • the control knob 8 according to the invention has a sleeve-like first part 10 and a second part 12 of a bearing device designed as a rim ring and a handle 14.
  • the retractable control knob 8 cooperates with a power adjuster 16 in a manner known to those skilled in the art. Instead of the energy plate 16, a selector switch or other known to the expert actuator with the retractable control knob 8 can work together.
  • the first part 10 of the bearing device is inserted during assembly in the image plane from the left into a corresponding opening 5 in the support plate 4.2 to a arranged on the first part 10 and designed as a collar stop 10.1, the in Fig. 2 is not shown. So that the first part 10 is held against rotation on the support plate 4.2, the first part 10 has a nose 10.2, which engages in the mounting position of the first part 10 in a branched off from the opening 5 slot 5.1. During the assembly of the first part 10 engage on the circumference of the first part 10 evenly spaced locking tongues 10.3 with the right in the image plane shown back of the support plate 4.2. In this way, a secure and structurally simple, releasable attachment of the first part 10 to the support plate 4.2 is realized.
  • the unit preassembled in this way is then fastened to the cover plate 4.1 together with the carrier plate 4.2 in a manner known to the person skilled in the art.
  • the handle 14 and the power adjuster 16 is attached in a manner to be explained in more detail to the shaft 23, not shown in FIG.
  • the energy adjuster 16 is secured by means of two engaging in corresponding openings 10.4 of the first part 10 and the bottom plate of the first part 10 engaging behind latching hook 20 against rotation and releasably attached to the control knob 8.
  • Fig. 3 shows the retractable control knob 8 of FIGS. 1 and 2 in partial view with a view from the front of the household appliance, not shown here.
  • the shaft 23 has a first section formed as a shaft 18 and a second section 22 formed as a sleeve.
  • the shaft 18 is simultaneously formed here as a countersinking mechanism, wherein the countersinking mechanism is known per se.
  • the shaft 18 has a front plate 18.1 on which an elongate elevation 18.2 is arranged.
  • the shaft 18 is detachably connected to the sleeve 22, so that the two-part shaft 23 is formed.
  • a shim 24 is inserted in the contact region between the front plate 18.1 of the shaft 18 and the bottom plate 22.3 of the sleeve 22, a shim 24 is inserted.
  • the shim 24 engages with an elongated elevation 24.1 in a in the bottom plate 22.3 of the sleeve 22nd arranged, not shown groove, wherein the length of the groove is greater than the length of the elongated elevation 24.1 is dimensioned.
  • On the opposite side of the shim 24, so on the shaft 18 side facing the shim 24 has a groove, not shown, into which engages the elongated elevation 18.2 of the shaft 18 in the mounting position.
  • the length of the groove in the shim 24 is sized larger than the length of the elongated elevation 18.2.
  • the shaft 18 with the front plate 18.1 and arranged thereon elongated elevation 18.2, the sheave 24 and the bottom plate 22.3 of the sleeve 22 with the groove in the mounting position of the control knob 8 together a universal joint, since the two grooves and guided therein elongated elevations 18.2 and 24.1 are arranged crosswise.
  • the arrangement of the universal joint in the sleeve 22 a particularly space-saving design of the retractable control knob 8 is realized.
  • the front plate 18.1 is locked with two arranged on the circumference of the sleeve 22 and directed into the interior of the sleeve 22 locking tongues 22.1 in an analogous manner as before with reference to the attachment of the first Part 10 explained on the support plate 4.2.
  • the shaft 18 in the sleeve 22 By inserting the shaft 18 in the sleeve 22 until it rests against the sheave 24, which in turn rests against the bottom plate 22.3 of the sleeve 22, the locking tongues 22.1 are first moved radially outward and then then spring back into the respective starting position.
  • the dimensions of the locking tongues 22.1 and the front plate 18.1 and the material of the locking tongues 22.1 are matched to each other such that a repeated release of the shaft 18 of the sleeve 22 is possible without, for example, the locking tongues are destroyed 22.1.
  • this has, following the bottom plate 22.3, a holding projection 22.2 for the releasable attachment of the handle 14 (not shown).
  • a light guide plate 26 is shown, the light generated by a arranged in the interior of the household appliance, light source, not shown light to the likewise formed as a light guide Einutzring 12, which is not shown in Fig. 3, passes on.
  • the light is only selectively coupled out via light coupling-out surfaces 26.1 and coupled thereto via correspondingly formed light coupling surfaces on the bordering ring 12 in this.
  • the Einutzring 12 the light then passes to the cover plate 4.1 of the control panel 4, see also Fig. 1st
  • the retractable control knob 8 is shown in the zero position.
  • the first part 10 of the bearing device cooperates in a force-transmitting manner via a first bearing surface 10. 5 with the end of the sleeve 22, which faces the energy adjuster 16, and the second part 12 of the bearing device designed as a framing ring, which is structurally separated from the first part 10 is, acts on a second bearing surface 12.1 with the end of the sleeve 22 force-transmitting together, to which the handle 14 is releasably attached.
  • the shaft 18 and the sleeve 22 together form the two-part shaft 23.
  • the shaft 23 formed in this way corresponds to the one-piece shaft of other embodiments in which no sleeve 22 is used.
  • the actuating pin 16.1 of the power plate 16 is connected via a spring element 28 in a manner known to those skilled in the shaft 23 to transmit torque.
  • the integrated in the shaft 18 countersinking mechanism has a damping element 30 which is clamped between two surfaces of the retracting mechanism, which in a translational movement of the retractable control knob 8, ie in the transfer of the control knob 8 of the verses suit, on the zero position in the operating position and vice versa, move relative to each other. Due to the friction between the damping element 30 and the two surfaces of the retracting mechanism, the translational movement of the control knob 8 is delayed, so that an undesirable noise emission is avoided.
  • the handle 14 In the illustrated zero position, the handle 14 is completely pushed onto the retaining projection 22.2 of the sleeve 22 and is releasably held in this position by a spring element 32.
  • the bordering ring 12 has two concentrically extending walls, an outer wall 12.2 and an inner wall 12.3, on the inside of which the second bearing surface 12.1 is arranged.
  • the two walls 12.2 and 12.3 are connected to each other via a cross bar 12.4.
  • the handle 14 engages with an outer wall 14.1.
  • the handle 14 is releasably secured by means of the spring element 32 to the retaining projection 22.2.
  • the cross bar 12.4 is simultaneously formed as a stop.
  • the movement of the handle 14 is limited in Aufsteckraum.
  • the dimensions of the handle 14 and the position of the stopper 12.4 on the bordering ring 12 are matched to one another such that the handle 14 is aligned after complete attachment to the sleeve 22 to the stop 12.4 in the relative position to the sleeve 22 in a predetermined manner ,
  • the spring constant of a spring 34 of the retracting mechanism is dimensioned so smaller than the spring constant of the spring element 32, which ensures that with manual pressure on the handle 14 in Aufsteckutter during assembly of the retractable control knob 8 first in Aufsteckcardi, ie in the image plane to the left, is moved and thus engagement of the handle 14 is made possible in the Einutzring 12. Only with the increasing spring tension of the spring 34, the resistance to the manual pressure is so great that the handle 14 is further pushed onto the retaining projection 22.2 of the sleeve 22 until the outer wall 14.1 of the handle 14 contacts the stop 12.4. This moment is shown in FIG. Relieves the user, the handle 14, the retractable control knob 8 is transferred in a manner known to those skilled in the art by means of the retracting mechanism, in particular the spring 34, here automatically in the verso suit shown in Fig. 5.
  • the spring travel of the spring 34 in the transfer of the retractable control knob 8 from the zero position shown in Fig. 4 in the verso suit shown in Fig. 5 is matched to the relative position of the handle 14 to the sleeve 22 that the handle 14 after the complete plugging on the sleeve 22, that is until the stop 12.4, by the automatic transfer of the control knob 8 in the versa suit by means of the spring 34 in a predetermined position relative to the Einutzring 12 can be transferred.
  • the predetermined position is chosen so that the arranged in the image plane of Fig. 5 right front surface of the handle 14 is substantially flush with the user visible front surface of the cover plate 4.1 of the control panel 4, so that the desired overall visual impression of the front of the household appliance is achieved.
  • FIG. 5 the light guide plate 26 explained in greater detail with reference to FIG. 3 is shown in the mounting position. It is also clear from Fig. 5 how the ferrule 12 is held in the mounting position on the control panel 4. See also the comments on Fig. 2. About the collar 12.6 and a fixed to the cover plate 4.1 retaining plate 36 of the ferrule 12 is fixed to the control panel 4, wherein the support webs 12.5 engage in corresponding openings 36.1 in the retaining plate 36 and thus simultaneously act as anti-rotation for the edging ring 12. See also Fig. 2.
  • Fig. 6 the retractable control knob 8 is shown in the operating position.
  • the handling of the control knob 8 corresponds to that of conventional control knobs, so that the use is explained below only briefly with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6.
  • the retractable control knob 8 In the rest position, so when not in use of the household appliance, the retractable control knob 8 is usually in the verso suit shown in Fig. 5. However, it is possible that the user does not return the control knob 8 after use of the household appliance in the Versenklage, so that the control knob 8 can also be in the operating position.
  • the control knob 8 is lowered by means of the countersink mechanism and against the Spring force of the spring 34 transferred to the zero position shown in Fig. 4.
  • the retracting mechanism is designed such that the control knob 8, as soon as the user relieves the control knob 8, is automatically transferred by the spring force of the spring 34 in the image plane to the right in the operating position. See Fig. 6.
  • the user can now make predetermined settings on the household appliance in the usual way by turning the handle 14 about the longitudinal axis of the shaft 23. The torque is transmitted via the handle 14, the sleeve 22, the shaft 18 to the actuating pin 16.1 of the power actuator 16.
  • a parallel to the longitudinal axis of the shaft 23 extending V-shaped centering opening 14.3 is arranged, which is formed to one on the cross bar 12.4 of the rim ring 12 in the image plane of Fig. 5 to the right extending projection 12.7 and which opens in the image plane of Fig. 5 to the left in the direction of the projection 12.7.
  • the handle 14 is rotated slightly due to manufacturing tolerances in the aforementioned components of the control knob 8 relative to the desired rotational position about an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the shaft 23, the projection reaches 12.7 with one of the two edges of the V-shaped centering opening 14.3 into engagement , so that in the further transfer of the control knob 8 in the image plane of Fig. 5 to the left, the handle 14 is again transferred to the predetermined, desired rotational position.
  • the overall visual impression of the household appliance is further improved since, for example, numbers or symbols arranged on the outer circumference of the handle 14 are aligned with the markings arranged on the cover plate 4.1 of the control panel 4.
  • centering opening is arranged on the bordering ring 12 and the projection on the handle 14.
  • FIG. 7 shows a horizontal section in the region of the control knob 8 explained above, wherein the control knob 8 is likewise located here in the verso suit shown in FIG. 5. It can be clearly seen that the sleeve 22 is in force-transmitting contact with arranged on the inner wall of the first part 10 and evenly distributed over the circumference of longitudinal webs 10.6. In this way, the friction between the sleeve 22 and the first bearing surface 10.5 of the first part 10 is significantly reduced.
  • the solution according to the invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. See FIGS. 8 to 10, in which, by way of example, three further possible embodiments are shown schematically. If the components correspond to those of the embodiment explained in detail, they are provided with the same reference numerals.
  • the sinking mechanism can be selected within wide suitable limits. The same applies to the material selection for the individual components.
  • plastic parts in particular plastic injection molded parts, are used.

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The device is mounted on a control panel (4) of the appliance by a two-part bearing (10) so that the shaft can rotate about is longitudinal axis and can be moved axially between a null position, a recesses intermediate position and an actuating position. A second bearing surface (12.1) of a second part of the bearing interacts in a force transferring manner with the shaft independently of a back plate (14).

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen versenkbaren Bedienknebel fĆ¼r ein HaushaltsgerƤt mit einer Welle zur Ankoppelung an einen Energiesteller, Wahlschalter oder dergleichen der im Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 genannten Art.The invention relates to a retractable control knob for a household appliance with a shaft for coupling to a power controller, selector switch or the like mentioned in the preamble of claim 1 Art.

Aus der DE 197 57 698 A1 ist ein derartiger Bedienknebel bereits bekannt. Der bekannte versenkbare Bedienknebel fĆ¼r ein HaushaltsgerƤt weist eine Welle zur Ankoppelung an einen Energiesteller, Wahlschalter oder dergleichen auf, die durch eine zweiteilige Lagervorrichtung an einer Bedienblende des HaushaltsgerƤts derart gelagert ist, dass die Welle um deren LƤngsachse drehbar und lƤngs dazu zwischen einer Nulllage, einer als Versenklage ausgebildeten Zwischenlage und einer BetƤtigungslage hin und her bewegbar ist. Der als Lagerschale ausgebildete erste Teil der an der Bedienblende angeordneten Lagervorrichtung wirkt mit dem Ende der Welle kraftĆ¼bertragend zusammen, das dem Energiesteller zugewandt ist und eine erste LagerflƤche zur KraftĆ¼bertragung aufweist. Der von dem ersten Teil baulich getrennte als FĆ¼hrungsteil ausgebildete zweite Teil der Lagervorrichtung wirkt mit dem anderen Ende der Welle kraftĆ¼bertragend zusammen, an dem eine als Schalterknebel ausgebildete Handhabe lƶsbar befestigt ist und der eine zweite LagerflƤche zur KraftĆ¼bertragung aufweist.From the DE 197 57 698 A1 Such a control knob is already known. The well-known retractable control knob for a household appliance has a shaft for coupling to a power controller, selector switch or the like, which is supported by a two-piece bearing device to a control panel of the household appliance such that the shaft rotatable about its longitudinal axis and longitudinally thereto between a zero position, a designed as a verses suit liner and an actuating position is movable back and forth. The trained as a bearing shell first part of the arranged on the control panel bearing device cooperates with the end of the shaft force-transmitting, which faces the power controller and has a first bearing surface for transmitting power. The structurally separate from the first part formed as a guide part second part of the bearing device cooperates with the other end of the shaft force transmitting, on which a handle designed as a switch handle is releasably attached and having a second bearing surface for transmitting power.

Aufgrund der zweiteiligen AusfĆ¼hrung der Lagervorrichtung ist es im Vergleich zu anderen Ć¼blichen versenkbaren Bedienknebeln mit lediglich einer einzigen Lagerstelle hierdurch ermƶglicht, unvermeidbare Fertigungstoleranzen auszugleichen und hierdurch bedingte Montageprobleme bei dem Zusammenbau der Bedienblende zu vermindern. Der bekannte Bedienknebel weist hierfĆ¼r Zentriermittel auf, die die zwei Teile der Lagervorrichtung bei der Montage des Bedienknebels an der Bedienblende in der relativen Lage zueinander ausrichten.Due to the two-part design of the bearing device, this makes it possible in comparison to other conventional retractable control knobs with only a single bearing to compensate for unavoidable manufacturing tolerances and thereby reducing assembly problems in the assembly of the control panel. The known control knob has for this purpose centering means which align the two parts of the bearing device in the assembly of the control knob on the control panel in the relative position to each other.

Der Erfindung stellt sich somit das Problem einen versenkbaren Bedienknebel fĆ¼r ein HaushaltsgerƤt anzugeben, bei dem der optische Eindruck der Handhabe langfristig bewahrt wird und auch bei hƤufigem Gebrauch im Wesentlichen erhalten bleibt.The invention thus provides the problem of specifying a retractable control knob for a household appliance, in which the visual impression of the handle is preserved in the long term and substantially maintained even with frequent use.

ErfindungsgemƤƟ wird dieses Problem durch einen versenkbaren Bedienknebel mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 1 gelƶst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den nachfolgenden UnteransprĆ¼chen.According to the invention this problem is solved by a retractable control knob with the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention will become apparent from the following subclaims.

Die mit der Erfindung erreichbaren Vorteile bestehen neben der langfristigen Bewahrung des optischen Eindrucks der Handhabe, auch bei hƤufigem Gebrauch des erfindungsgemƤƟen versenkbaren Bedienknebels, insbesondere in der Verbesserung des optischen Gesamteindrucks der Bedienblende. Da die Handhabe des erfindungsgemƤƟen Bedienknebels nicht zur Lagerung der Welle verwendet wird, ist ein gleichmƤƟiges, umlaufendes Spaltbild zwischen Handhabe und der Bedienblende mƶglich. DarĆ¼ber hinaus ist die Ausrichtung der Handhabe zu der Bedienblende in Richtung der LƤngsachse der Welle vereinfacht. Eine sorgfƤltige Ausrichtung der Handhabe in diese Richtung verbessert ebenfalls den optischen Gesamteindruck der Bedienblende.The achievable with the present invention consist in addition to the long-term preservation of the visual impression of the handle, even with frequent use of the retractable control knob according to the invention, in particular in the improvement of the optical Overall impression of the control panel. Since the handle of the control knob according to the invention is not used for supporting the shaft, a uniform, circumferential gap pattern between the handle and the control panel is possible. In addition, the orientation of the handle to the control panel in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the shaft is simplified. A careful alignment of the handle in this direction also improves the overall visual impression of the control panel.

Eine vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der erfindungsgemƤƟen Lehre sieht vor, dass das zweite Teil der Lagervorrichtung als ein Einfassring ausgebildet ist, der einen Innenraum begrenzt, in dem die Handhabe zumindest in der Nulllage und der Versenklage des Bedienknebels zumindest teilweise aufgenommen ist und die zweite LagerflƤche fĆ¼r die Welle auf der dem Innenraum zugewandten Seite des Einfassrings angeordnet ist. Hierdurch ist der optische Gesamteindruck weiter verbessert.An advantageous development of the teaching of the invention provides that the second part of the bearing device is designed as a binding ring, which limits an interior in which the handle is at least partially received at least in the zero position and the Versenklage the control knob and the second bearing surface for the shaft is arranged on the interior of the facing side of the bordering ring. As a result, the overall visual impression is further improved.

Eine vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der vorgenannten AusfĆ¼hrungsform sieht vor, dass der Einfassring zwei konzentrisch zueinander verlaufende WƤnde aufweist, eine AuƟenwand, die den Einfassring im Wesentlichen radial nach AuƟen begrenzt, und eine Innenwand, die den Einfassring radial nach Innen begrenzt, wobei die beiden WƤnde zusammen einen Ringspalt bilden, in den die Handhabe zumindest in der Nulllage und der Versenklage des Bedienknebels zumindest teilweise aufgenommen ist und die zweite LagerflƤche fĆ¼r die Welle Teil der Innenwand ist. Auf diese Weise ist die mechanische Steifigkeit des Einfassrings verbessert. DarĆ¼ber hinaus ist es mƶglich, Ć¼ber eine als Lichtleiter ausgebildete Innenwand des Einfassrings Licht von einer im Inneren des HaushaltsgerƤts angeordneten Lichtquelle zur Hinterleuchtung der Handhabe in das Innere einer hohl ausgefĆ¼hrten Handhabe zu leiten.An advantageous development of the aforementioned embodiment provides that the edging ring has two walls running concentrically to one another, an outer wall which limits the bordering ring substantially radially outwards, and an inner wall which bounds the bordering ring radially inwards, the two walls together Form annular gap, in which the handle is at least partially received at least in the zero position and the Versenklage the control knob and the second bearing surface for the shaft is part of the inner wall. In this way, the mechanical rigidity of the rim ring is improved. In addition, it is possible to conduct light from a arranged inside the household appliance light source for backlighting of the handle in the interior of a hollow handle via an inner wall formed as a light guide of the bezel.

Eine vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der vorgenannten AusfĆ¼hrungsformen sieht vor, dass der erste Teil der Lagervorrichtung hĆ¼lsenartig ausgebildet ist und an der Welle eine entlang deren LƤngsachse verlaufende HĆ¼lse angeordnet ist, wobei die HĆ¼lse in allen Lagen des an der Bedienblende montierten Bedienknebels mit der ersten LagerflƤche des ersten Teils der Lagervorrichtung und zumindest in der BetƤtigungslage mit der zweiten LagerflƤche des zweiten Teils der Lagervorrichtung kraftĆ¼bertragend zusammenwirkt. Hierdurch ist ein platzsparender Aufbau des versenkbaren Bedienknebels, insbesondere in Richtung der LƤngsachse der Welle, ermƶglicht.An advantageous development of the aforementioned embodiments provides that the first part of the bearing device is sleeve-like and on the shaft along the longitudinal axis extending sleeve is arranged, wherein the sleeve in all positions of the control panel mounted on the control knob with the first bearing surface of the first part the bearing device and at least in the actuating position with the second bearing surface of the second part of the bearing device cooperating force-transmitting. As a result, a space-saving design of the retractable control knob, in particular in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the shaft, allows.

GrundsƤtzlich ist es mƶglich, dass die HĆ¼lse an der Welle angeordnet ist. ZweckmƤƟigerweise weist die Welle zwei Abschnitte auf, wobei die HĆ¼lse als der zweite Abschnitt ausgebildet ist und Ć¼ber eine Schnappverbindung lƶsbar mit dem ersten Abschnitt verbunden ist. Hierdurch sind die zwei Abschnitte der Welle auf konstruktiv einfache Weise lƶsbar miteinander verbunden.In principle, it is possible that the sleeve is arranged on the shaft. Conveniently, the shaft has two sections, wherein the sleeve is formed as the second section and is detachably connected via a snap connection with the first section. As a result, the two sections of the shaft are releasably connected to each other in a structurally simple manner.

Eine besonders vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der vorgenannten AusfĆ¼hrungsform sieht vor, dass der Kontaktbereich zwischen dem ersten Abschnitt und der HĆ¼lse als ein Kardangelenk ausgebildet ist. Auf diese Weise ist es mƶglich, unvermeidbare Fertigungstoleranzen durch eine bewƤhrte Technik auszugleichen ohne die Bautiefe des versenkbaren Bedienknebels in Richtung der LƤngsachse der Welle in ungewĆ¼nschter Weise zu vergrĆ¶ĆŸern.A particularly advantageous development of the aforementioned embodiment provides that the contact region between the first section and the sleeve is designed as a universal joint. In this way, it is possible to compensate for unavoidable manufacturing tolerances by a proven technique without increasing the depth of the retractable control knob in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the shaft in an undesirable manner.

Eine vorteilhafte Weiterbildung sieht vor, dass die Handhabe auf die Welle oder die HĆ¼lse aufsteckbar ausgebildet ist und mittels eines Federelements an der Welle oder der HĆ¼lse lƶsbar festgelegt ist. Hierdurch ist die lƶsbare Befestigung der Handhabe an der Welle oder der HĆ¼lse auf besonders einfache Weise realisiert.An advantageous development provides that the handle is designed to be plugged onto the shaft or the sleeve and is detachably fixed by means of a spring element on the shaft or the sleeve. As a result, the releasable attachment of the handle to the shaft or sleeve is realized in a particularly simple manner.

Eine besonders vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der vorgenannten AusfĆ¼hrungsform sieht vor, dass die Welle eine Versenkmechanik mit einer Feder zur automatischen ƜberfĆ¼hrung des Bedienknebels von der Nulllage in die Versenklage und von der Nulllage in die BetƤtigungslage aufweist, wobei die Federkonstante des Federelements grĆ¶ĆŸer als die der Feder der Versenkmechanik ist und der Einfassring einen Anschlag fĆ¼r die aufsteckbare Handhabe aufweist, wobei die Dimensionen der Handhabe und die Position des Anschlags am Einfassring derart aufeinander abgestimmt sind, dass die Handhabe nach dem vollstƤndigen Aufstecken auf die Welle oder die HĆ¼lse bis zum Anschlag in der relativen Lage zu der Welle oder der HĆ¼lse in vorher festgelegter Weise ausgerichtet ist. Hierdurch ist es mƶglich, die Handhabe und den Einfassring in reproduzierbarer Weise und unabhƤngig von dem handwerklichen Geschick des Monteurs zueinander zu positionieren.A particularly advantageous development of the aforementioned embodiment provides that the shaft has a retractable mechanism with a spring for automatically transferring the control knob from the zero position to the versal suit and from the zero position to the actuating position, wherein the spring constant of the spring element is greater than that of the spring of the countersinking mechanism is and the bordering ring has a stop for the attachable handle, wherein the dimensions of the handle and the position of the stopper on the bordering ring are coordinated so that the handle after the complete plugging onto the shaft or the sleeve until it stops in the relative position the shaft or sleeve is aligned in a predetermined manner. This makes it possible to position the handle and the bezel in a reproducible manner and independent of the craftsmanship of the mechanic to each other.

Eine vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der vorgenannten AusfĆ¼hrungsform sieht vor, dass der Federweg der Feder bei der ƜberfĆ¼hrung von der Nulllage in die Versenklage des Bedienknebels derart auf die relative Lage der Handhabe zu der Welle oder der HĆ¼lle abgestimmt ist, dass die Handhabe nach dem vollstƤndigen Aufstecken auf die Welle oder die HĆ¼lse durch die selbsttƤtige ƜberfĆ¼hrung des Bedienknebels in die Versenklage mittels der Feder in eine vorher festgelegte relative Lage zu dem Einfassring Ć¼berfĆ¼hrbar ist. Auf diese Weise ist die relative Positionierung der Handhabe zu dem Einfassring weiter verbessert.An advantageous development of the aforementioned embodiment provides that the spring travel of the spring in the transfer of the zero position in the verses suit of the control knob is tuned to the relative position of the handle to the shaft or the shell that the handle after the complete attachment to the Shaft or the sleeve can be transferred by the automatic transfer of the control knob in the versa suit by means of the spring in a predetermined relative position to the enclosure ring. In this way, the relative positioning of the handle to the rim ring is further improved.

Eine weitere vorteilhafte Weiterbildung sieht vor, dass an dem Einfassring oder der Handhabe ein parallel zu der LƤngsachse der Welle verlaufender Vorsprung angeordnet ist, der in der Nulllage des Bedienknebels mit einer an der Handhabe respektive dem Einfassring angeordneten und zu dem Vorsprung korrespondierend ausgebildeten und sich in Richtung des Vorsprungs ƶffnenden Zentrierƶffnung in Eingriff ist. Hierdurch erfolgt eine automatische Justierung der Drehlage der Handhabe relativ zu dem Einfassring sowie eine automatische Nachjustierung bei jeder ƜberfĆ¼hrung des versenkbaren Bedienknebels in die Nulllage.A further advantageous embodiment provides that on the bordering ring or the handle a parallel to the longitudinal axis of the shaft extending projection is arranged, which is arranged in the zero position of the control knob with a handle on the respective Einfassring and formed corresponding to the projection and in Direction of the projection opening centering is engaged. This results in an automatic adjustment of the rotational position of the handle relative to the bordering ring and an automatic readjustment at each transfer of the retractable control knob in the zero position.

Ein AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in den Zeichnungen rein schematisch dargestellt und wird nachfolgend nƤher beschrieben. Es zeigt

Figur 1
eine Frontansicht eines HaushaltsgerƤts mit einem erfindungsgemƤƟen versenkbaren Bedienknebel,
Figur 2
das HaushaltsgerƤt aus Fig. 1 in teilweiser Explosionsdarstellung im Bereich der Bedienblende mit Blickrichtung auf die RĆ¼ckseite der Bedienblende,
Figur 3
den versenkbaren Bedienknebel aus Fig. 1 in einer teilweisen Explosionsdarstellung mit Blickrichtung von der nicht dargestellten Frontseite des HaushaltsgerƤts,
Figur 4
einen ersten Vertikalschnitt des HaushaltsgerƤts aus Fig. 1 in teilweiser Darstellung, mit dem Bedienknebel in der Nulllage,
Figur 5
einen zweiten Vertikalschnitt des HaushaltsgerƤts aus Fig. 1 in teilweiser Darstellung, mit dem Bedienknebel in der Versenklage,
Figur 6
einen dritten Vertikalschnitt des HaushaltsgerƤts aus Fig. 1 in teilweiser Darstellung, mit dem Bedienknebel in der BetƤtigungslage,
Figur 7
einen Horizontalschnitt des HaushaltsgerƤts aus Fig. 1 in teilweiser Darstellung, mit dem Bedienknebel in der Versenklage,
Figur 8
ein zweites AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiel in grob schematischer Darstellung,
Figur 9
ein drittes AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiel in grob schematischer Darstellung und
Figur 10
ein viertes AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiel in grob schematischer Darstellung.
An embodiment of the invention is shown purely schematically in the drawings and will be described in more detail below. It shows
FIG. 1
a front view of a household appliance with a retractable control knob according to the invention,
FIG. 2
1 in a partially exploded view in the region of the control panel looking towards the rear of the control panel,
FIG. 3
1 in a partially exploded view looking from the front of the household appliance, not shown, the retractable control knob of FIG.
FIG. 4
1 is a partial vertical view of the domestic appliance of FIG. 1, with the control knob in the zero position,
FIG. 5
2 shows a second vertical section of the household appliance of FIG. 1, with the control knob in the versal suit,
FIG. 6
a third vertical section of the household appliance of Figure 1 in partial illustration, with the control knob in the operating position,
FIG. 7
a horizontal section of the household appliance of FIG. 1 in partial representation, with the control knob in the verses suit,
FIG. 8
a second embodiment in a rough schematic representation,
FIG. 9
a third embodiment in a rough schematic representation and
FIG. 10
a fourth embodiment in a rough schematic representation.

In Fig. 1 ist ein als Herd ausgebildetes HaushaltsgerƤt mit einem durch eine TĆ¼r 2 verschlieƟbaren, nicht dargestellten Garraum und einer oberhalb des Garraums angeordneten Bedienblende 4 schematisch dargestellt. Die Bedienblende 4 weist ein Anzeigeelement 6 und mehrere Bedienelemente 8 auf. In dem vorliegenden AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiel sind alle sechs Bedienelemente 8 als erfindungsgemƤƟe versenkbare Bedienknebel ausgebildet, die anhand der weiteren Figuren nachfolgend nƤher erlƤutert werden.In Fig. 1, designed as a stove household appliance with a closable by a door 2, cooking space, not shown, and arranged above the cooking panel 4 is shown schematically. The control panel 4 has a display element 6 and a plurality of operating elements 8. In the present embodiment, all six controls 8 are designed as retractable control knob according to the invention, which are explained in more detail below with reference to the further figures.

Fig. 2 zeigt die Bedienblende 4 des HaushaltsgerƤts aus Fig. 1 in einer Explosionsdarstellung. Die Bedienblende 4 weist neben einer fĆ¼r den Benutzer von vorne erkennbaren Deckplatte 4.1 auch eine hinter der Deckplatte 4.1, also im Inneren des HaushaltsgerƤts, angeordnete und mit der Deckplatte 4.1 verbundene TrƤgerplatte 4.2 auf. Der erfindungsgemƤƟe Bedienknebel 8 weist einen hĆ¼lsenartig ausgebildeten ersten Teil 10 und einen als Einfassring ausgebildeten zweiten Teil 12 einer Lagervorrichtung sowie eine Handhabe 14 auf. Der versenkbare Bedienknebel 8 wirkt mit einem Energiesteller 16 auf dem Fachmann bekannte Weise zusammen. Anstelle des Energiestellers 16 kann auch ein Wahlschalter oder ein sonstiges dem Fachmann bekanntes Stellorgan mit dem versenkbaren Bedienknebel 8 zusammen wirken.Fig. 2 shows the control panel 4 of the household appliance of FIG. 1 in an exploded view. The control panel 4, in addition to a user visible from the front cover plate 4.1 and a behind the cover plate 4.1, ie inside the household appliance, arranged and connected to the cover plate 4.1 support plate 4.2. The control knob 8 according to the invention has a sleeve-like first part 10 and a second part 12 of a bearing device designed as a rim ring and a handle 14. The retractable control knob 8 cooperates with a power adjuster 16 in a manner known to those skilled in the art. Instead of the energy plate 16, a selector switch or other known to the expert actuator with the retractable control knob 8 can work together.

Wie aus Fig. 2 ersichtlich ist, wird der erste Teil 10 der Lagervorrichtung bei der Montage in der Bildebene von links in eine korrespondierende Ɩffnung 5 in der TrƤgerplatte 4.2 bis zu einem an dem ersten Teil 10 angeordneten und als Kragen ausgebildeten Anschlag 10.1 eingesteckt, der in Fig. 2 nicht dargestellt ist. Damit der erste Teil 10 verdrehsicher an der TrƤgerplatte 4.2 gehalten ist, weist der erste Teil 10 eine Nase 10.2 auf, die in der Montagelage des ersten Teils 10 in ein von der Ɩffnung 5 abzweigendes Langloch 5.1 eingreift. Bei der Montage des ersten Teils 10 verrasten am Umfang des ersten Teils 10 gleichmƤƟig verteilte Rastzungen 10.3 mit der in der Bildebene rechts dargestellten RĆ¼ckseite der TrƤgerplatte 4.2. Auf diese Weise ist eine sichere und konstruktiv einfache, lƶsbare Befestigung des ersten Teils 10 an der TrƤgerplatte 4.2 verwirklicht.As is apparent from Fig. 2, the first part 10 of the bearing device is inserted during assembly in the image plane from the left into a corresponding opening 5 in the support plate 4.2 to a arranged on the first part 10 and designed as a collar stop 10.1, the in Fig. 2 is not shown. So that the first part 10 is held against rotation on the support plate 4.2, the first part 10 has a nose 10.2, which engages in the mounting position of the first part 10 in a branched off from the opening 5 slot 5.1. During the assembly of the first part 10 engage on the circumference of the first part 10 evenly spaced locking tongues 10.3 with the right in the image plane shown back of the support plate 4.2. In this way, a secure and structurally simple, releasable attachment of the first part 10 to the support plate 4.2 is realized.

Nach der Montage des ersten Teils 10 an der TrƤgerplatte 4.2 werden nacheinander die in Fig. 3 dargestellte Welle 23 und der Einfassring 12 in der Bildebene von links in das Innere des hĆ¼lsenartigen ersten Teils 10 gesteckt. Siehe hierzu auch Fig. 3. Dabei stĆ¼tzt sich der Einfassring 12 Ć¼ber StĆ¼tzstege 12.5 an dem ersten Teil 10 ab. Mittels eines Kragens 12.6 wird der Einfassring 12 an der Bedienblende 4 gehalten, was anhand von Fig. 5 nachfolgend nƤher erlƤutert ist.After assembly of the first part 10 on the support plate 4.2 successively the shaft 23 shown in FIG. 3 and the ferrule 12 are inserted in the image plane from the left into the interior of the sleeve-like first part 10. See also Fig. 3. In this case, the edging ring 12 is supported via support webs 12.5 on the first part 10. By means of a collar 12.6 of the ferrule 12 is held on the control panel 4, which is explained in more detail below with reference to FIG.

Die auf diese Weise vormontierte Einheit wird dann zusammen mit der TrƤgerplatte 4.2 auf dem Fachmann bekannte Weise an der Deckplatte 4.1 befestigt. AbschlieƟend wird die Handhabe 14 und der Energiesteller 16 auf noch nƤher erlƤuterte Weise auf die in Fig. 2 nicht dargestellte Welle 23 aufgesteckt. Dabei wird der Energiesteller 16 hier mittels zweier in korrespondierende Ɩffnungen 10.4 des ersten Teils 10 eingreifende und die Bodenplatte des ersten Teils 10 hintergreifende Rasthaken 20 verdrehsicher und lƶsbar an dem Bedienknebel 8 befestigt.The unit preassembled in this way is then fastened to the cover plate 4.1 together with the carrier plate 4.2 in a manner known to the person skilled in the art. Finally, the handle 14 and the power adjuster 16 is attached in a manner to be explained in more detail to the shaft 23, not shown in FIG. Here, the energy adjuster 16 is secured by means of two engaging in corresponding openings 10.4 of the first part 10 and the bottom plate of the first part 10 engaging behind latching hook 20 against rotation and releasably attached to the control knob 8.

Fig. 3 zeigt den versenkbaren Bedienknebel 8 aus den Fig. 1 und 2 in teilweiser Darstellung mit Blickrichtung von der hier nicht dargestellten Frontseite des HaushaltsgerƤts. In dieser Darstellung ist auch der bereits zu Fig. 2 erlƤuterte Kragen 10.1 des ersten Teils 10 dargestellt. Auch ist aus Fig. 3 der Aufbau der Welle 23 ersichtlich. Die Welle 23 weist einen ersten als Welle 18 ausgebildeten Abschnitt und einen zweiten als HĆ¼lse 22 ausgebildeten Abschnitt auf. Die Welle 18 ist hier gleichzeitig als Versenkmechanik ausgebildet, wobei der Versenkmechanismus an sich bekannt ist. An dem in der Bildebene links dargestellten Ende der Welle 18 weist die Welle 18 eine Frontplatte 18.1 auf der eine lƤngliche Erhebung 18.2 angeordnet ist. Die Welle 18 wird mit der HĆ¼lse 22 lƶsbar verbunden, so dass die zweiteilige Welle 23 gebildet ist. In dem Kontaktbereich zwischen der Frontplatte 18.1 der Welle 18 und der Bodenplatte 22.3 der HĆ¼lse 22 ist eine Ausgleichsscheibe 24 eingelegt. Die Ausgleichsscheibe 24 greift mit einer lƤnglichen Erhebung 24.1 in eine in der Bodenplatte 22.3 der HĆ¼lse 22 angeordnete, nicht dargestellte Nut ein, wobei die LƤnge der Nut grĆ¶ĆŸer als die LƤnge der lƤnglichen Erhebung 24.1 bemessen ist. Auf der gegenĆ¼berliegenden Seite der Ausgleichsscheibe 24, also auf der der Welle 18 zugewandten Seite, weist die Ausgleichsscheibe 24 eine nicht dargestellte Nut auf, in die die lƤngliche Erhebung 18.2 der Welle 18 in der Montagelage eingreift. Analog zu der Nut in der Bodenplatte 22.3 der HĆ¼lse 22 ist die LƤnge der Nut in der Ausgleichsscheibe 24 grĆ¶ĆŸer bemessen als die LƤnge der lƤnglichen Erhebung 18.2. Somit bilden die Welle 18 mit der Frontplatte 18.1 und der darauf angeordneten lƤnglichen Erhebung 18.2, die Ausgleichsscheibe 24 und die Bodenplatte 22.3 der HĆ¼lse 22 mit der Nut in der Montagelage des Bedienknebels 8 gemeinsam ein Kardangelenk, da die beiden Nuten sowie die darin gefĆ¼hrten lƤnglichen Erhebungen 18.2 und 24.1 Ć¼ber Kreuz angeordnet sind. Durch die Anordnung des Kardangelenks in der HĆ¼lse 22 ist eine besonders platzsparende AusfĆ¼hrung des versenkbaren Bedienknebels 8 verwirklicht. Bei dem oben erlƤuterten Zusammenbau der HĆ¼lse 22 mit der Welle 18 unter Zwischenlage der Ausgleichsscheibe 24 verrastet die Frontplatte 18.1 mit zwei an dem Umfang der HĆ¼lse 22 angeordneten und in das Innere der HĆ¼lse 22 gerichteten Rastzungen 22.1 in analoger Weise wie vorher anhand der Befestigung des ersten Teils 10 an der TrƤgerplatte 4.2 erlƤutert. Durch das EinfĆ¼hren der Welle 18 in die HĆ¼lse 22 bis zur Anlage an der Ausgleichsscheibe 24, die wiederum an der Bodenplatte 22.3 der HĆ¼lse 22 anliegt, werden die Rastzungen 22.1 zuerst radial nach AuƟen bewegt und federn dann anschlieƟend zurĆ¼ck in die jeweilige Ausgangslage. Dabei sind die Dimensionen der Rastzungen 22.1 und der Frontplatte 18.1 sowie das Material der Rastzungen 22.1 aufeinander derart abgestimmt, dass ein wiederholtes Lƶsen der Welle 18 von der HĆ¼lse 22 mƶglich ist, ohne dass beispielsweise die Rastzungen 22.1 zerstƶrt werden. An dem in der Bildebene links dargestellten Ende der HĆ¼lse 22 weist dies im Anschluss an die Bodenplatte 22.3 einen Haltevorsprung 22.2 zur lƶsbaren Befestigung der nicht dargestellten Handhabe 14 auf.Fig. 3 shows the retractable control knob 8 of FIGS. 1 and 2 in partial view with a view from the front of the household appliance, not shown here. In this illustration, the already explained to Fig. 2 collar 10.1 of the first part 10 is shown. Also, from Fig. 3, the structure of the shaft 23 can be seen. The shaft 23 has a first section formed as a shaft 18 and a second section 22 formed as a sleeve. The shaft 18 is simultaneously formed here as a countersinking mechanism, wherein the countersinking mechanism is known per se. At the end of the shaft 18 shown on the left in the image plane, the shaft 18 has a front plate 18.1 on which an elongate elevation 18.2 is arranged. The shaft 18 is detachably connected to the sleeve 22, so that the two-part shaft 23 is formed. In the contact region between the front plate 18.1 of the shaft 18 and the bottom plate 22.3 of the sleeve 22, a shim 24 is inserted. The shim 24 engages with an elongated elevation 24.1 in a in the bottom plate 22.3 of the sleeve 22nd arranged, not shown groove, wherein the length of the groove is greater than the length of the elongated elevation 24.1 is dimensioned. On the opposite side of the shim 24, so on the shaft 18 side facing the shim 24 has a groove, not shown, into which engages the elongated elevation 18.2 of the shaft 18 in the mounting position. Analogous to the groove in the bottom plate 22.3 of the sleeve 22, the length of the groove in the shim 24 is sized larger than the length of the elongated elevation 18.2. Thus, the shaft 18 with the front plate 18.1 and arranged thereon elongated elevation 18.2, the sheave 24 and the bottom plate 22.3 of the sleeve 22 with the groove in the mounting position of the control knob 8 together a universal joint, since the two grooves and guided therein elongated elevations 18.2 and 24.1 are arranged crosswise. The arrangement of the universal joint in the sleeve 22 a particularly space-saving design of the retractable control knob 8 is realized. In the above-mentioned assembly of the sleeve 22 with the shaft 18 with the interposition of the shim 24, the front plate 18.1 is locked with two arranged on the circumference of the sleeve 22 and directed into the interior of the sleeve 22 locking tongues 22.1 in an analogous manner as before with reference to the attachment of the first Part 10 explained on the support plate 4.2. By inserting the shaft 18 in the sleeve 22 until it rests against the sheave 24, which in turn rests against the bottom plate 22.3 of the sleeve 22, the locking tongues 22.1 are first moved radially outward and then then spring back into the respective starting position. The dimensions of the locking tongues 22.1 and the front plate 18.1 and the material of the locking tongues 22.1 are matched to each other such that a repeated release of the shaft 18 of the sleeve 22 is possible without, for example, the locking tongues are destroyed 22.1. At the end of the sleeve 22 shown on the left in the image plane, this has, following the bottom plate 22.3, a holding projection 22.2 for the releasable attachment of the handle 14 (not shown).

Ferner ist in Fig. 3 eine Lichtleiterplatte 26 gezeigt, die das von einer in dem Inneren des HaushaltsgerƤts angeordneten, nicht dargestellten Lichtquelle erzeugte Licht an den ebenfalls als Lichtleiter ausgebildeten Einfassring 12, der in Fig. 3 nicht dargestellt ist, weiterleitet. Das Licht wird hier lediglich punktuell Ć¼ber LichtauskoppelungsflƤchen 26.1 ausgekoppelt und Ć¼ber hierzu korrespondierend ausgebildete LichteinkoppelungsflƤchen an dem Einfassring 12 in diesen eingekoppelt. Durch den Einfassring 12 gelangt das Licht dann an die Deckplatte 4.1 der Bedienblende 4, siehe hierzu auch Fig. 1.Further, in Fig. 3, a light guide plate 26 is shown, the light generated by a arranged in the interior of the household appliance, light source, not shown light to the likewise formed as a light guide Einfassring 12, which is not shown in Fig. 3, passes on. Here, the light is only selectively coupled out via light coupling-out surfaces 26.1 and coupled thereto via correspondingly formed light coupling surfaces on the bordering ring 12 in this. By the Einfassring 12, the light then passes to the cover plate 4.1 of the control panel 4, see also Fig. 1st

In Fig. 4 ist der versenkbare Bedienknebel 8 in der Nulllage gezeigt. Der erste Teil 10 der Lagervorrichtung wirkt Ć¼ber eine erste LagerflƤche 10.5 mit dem Ende der HĆ¼lse 22 kraftĆ¼bertragend zusammen, das dem Energiesteller 16 zugewandt ist, und der als Einfassring ausgebildete zweite Teil 12 der Lagervorrichtung, der baulich von dem ersten Teil 10 getrennt ist, wirkt Ć¼ber eine zweite LagerflƤche 12.1 mit dem Ende der HĆ¼lse 22 kraftĆ¼bertragend zusammen, an dem die Handhabe 14 lƶsbar befestigt ist. Hierbei ist zu beachten, dass bei dem konkreten AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiel die Welle 18 und die HĆ¼lse 22 gemeinsam die zweiteilige Welle 23 bilden. Die auf diese Weise gebildete Welle 23 entspricht der einteiligen Welle anderer AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiele, bei denen keine HĆ¼lse 22 verwendet wird.In Fig. 4, the retractable control knob 8 is shown in the zero position. The first part 10 of the bearing device cooperates in a force-transmitting manner via a first bearing surface 10. 5 with the end of the sleeve 22, which faces the energy adjuster 16, and the second part 12 of the bearing device designed as a framing ring, which is structurally separated from the first part 10 is, acts on a second bearing surface 12.1 with the end of the sleeve 22 force-transmitting together, to which the handle 14 is releasably attached. It should be noted that in the specific embodiment, the shaft 18 and the sleeve 22 together form the two-part shaft 23. The shaft 23 formed in this way corresponds to the one-piece shaft of other embodiments in which no sleeve 22 is used.

Die BetƤtigungszapfen 16.1 des Energiestellers 16 ist Ć¼ber ein Federelement 28 auf dem Fachmann bekannte Weise mit der Welle 23 drehmomentĆ¼bertragend verbunden. Der in der Welle 18 integrierte Versenkmechanismus weist ein DƤmpfungselement 30 auf, das zwischen zwei FlƤchen der Versenkmechanik eingeklemmt ist, die sich bei einer translatorischen Bewegung des versenkbaren Bedienknebels 8, also bei der ƜberfĆ¼hrung des Bedienknebels 8 von der Versenklage, Ć¼ber die Nulllage in die BetƤtigungslage und umgekehrt, relativ zueinander bewegen. Durch die Reibung zwischen dem DƤmpfungselement 30 und den beiden FlƤchen der Versenkmechanik wird die translatorische Bewegung des Bedienknebels 8 verzƶgert, so dass eine ungewĆ¼nschte GerƤuschemission vermieden ist.The actuating pin 16.1 of the power plate 16 is connected via a spring element 28 in a manner known to those skilled in the shaft 23 to transmit torque. The integrated in the shaft 18 countersinking mechanism has a damping element 30 which is clamped between two surfaces of the retracting mechanism, which in a translational movement of the retractable control knob 8, ie in the transfer of the control knob 8 of the verses suit, on the zero position in the operating position and vice versa, move relative to each other. Due to the friction between the damping element 30 and the two surfaces of the retracting mechanism, the translational movement of the control knob 8 is delayed, so that an undesirable noise emission is avoided.

In der dargestellten Nulllage ist die Handhabe 14 vollstƤndig auf den Haltevorsprung 22.2 der HĆ¼lse 22 aufgeschoben und wird in dieser Lage durch ein Federelement 32 lƶsbar gehalten. Der Einfassring 12 weist zwei konzentrisch zueinander verlaufende WƤnde auf, eine AuƟenwand 12.2 und eine Innenwand 12.3, an deren Innenseite die zweite LagerflƤche 12.1 angeordnet ist. Die beiden WƤnde 12.2 und 12.3 sind Ć¼ber einen Querriegel 12.4 miteinander verbunden. In den durch die beiden WƤnde 12.2 und 12.3 gebildeten Ringspalt greift die Handhabe 14 mit einer AuƟenwand 14.1 ein. Ɯber eine Innenwand 14.2 ist die Handhabe 14 mittels des Federelements 32 an dem Haltevorsprung 22.2 lƶsbar befestigt. Der Querriegel 12.4 ist gleichzeitig als ein Anschlag ausgebildet. Bei dem Aufstecken der Handhabe 14 auf den Haltevorsprung 22.2 der HĆ¼lse 22 wird die Bewegung der Handhabe 14 in Aufsteckrichtung begrenzt. Dabei sind die Dimensionen der Handhabe 14 und die Position des Anschlags 12.4 am Einfassring 12 derart aufeinander abgestimmt, dass die Handhabe 14 nach dem vollstƤndigen Aufstecken auf die HĆ¼lse 22 bis zum Anschlag 12.4 in der relativen Lage zu der HĆ¼lse 22 in vorher festgelegter Weise ausgerichtet ist.In the illustrated zero position, the handle 14 is completely pushed onto the retaining projection 22.2 of the sleeve 22 and is releasably held in this position by a spring element 32. The bordering ring 12 has two concentrically extending walls, an outer wall 12.2 and an inner wall 12.3, on the inside of which the second bearing surface 12.1 is arranged. The two walls 12.2 and 12.3 are connected to each other via a cross bar 12.4. In the annular gap formed by the two walls 12.2 and 12.3, the handle 14 engages with an outer wall 14.1. Via an inner wall 14.2, the handle 14 is releasably secured by means of the spring element 32 to the retaining projection 22.2. The cross bar 12.4 is simultaneously formed as a stop. When attaching the handle 14 on the retaining projection 22.2 of the sleeve 22, the movement of the handle 14 is limited in Aufsteckrichtung. The dimensions of the handle 14 and the position of the stopper 12.4 on the bordering ring 12 are matched to one another such that the handle 14 is aligned after complete attachment to the sleeve 22 to the stop 12.4 in the relative position to the sleeve 22 in a predetermined manner ,

Die Federkonstante einer Feder 34 der Versenkmechanik ist derart geringer bemessen als die Federkonstante des Federelements 32, dass gewƤhrleistet ist, dass bei manuellem Druck auf die Handhabe 14 in Aufsteckrichtung wƤhrend der Montage der versenkbare Bedienknebel 8 zuerst in Aufsteckrichtung, also in der Bildebene nach links, bewegt wird und damit ein Eingreifen der Handhabe 14 in den Einfassring 12 ermƶglicht ist. Erst mit der steigenden Federspannung der Feder 34 wird der Widerstand gegen den manuellen Druck so groƟ, dass die Handhabe 14 auf den Haltevorsprung 22.2 der HĆ¼lse 22 weiter aufgeschoben wird, bis die AuƟenwand 14.1 der Handhabe 14 den Anschlag 12.4 berĆ¼hrt. Dieser Moment ist in Fig. 4 dargestellt. Entlastet der Benutzer die Handhabe 14, so wird der versenkbare Bedienknebel 8 auf dem Fachmann bekannte Weise mittels der Versenkmechanik, insbesondere der Feder 34, hier automatisch in die in Fig. 5 dargestellte Versenklage Ć¼berfĆ¼hrt.The spring constant of a spring 34 of the retracting mechanism is dimensioned so smaller than the spring constant of the spring element 32, which ensures that with manual pressure on the handle 14 in Aufsteckrichtung during assembly of the retractable control knob 8 first in Aufsteckrichtung, ie in the image plane to the left, is moved and thus engagement of the handle 14 is made possible in the Einfassring 12. Only with the increasing spring tension of the spring 34, the resistance to the manual pressure is so great that the handle 14 is further pushed onto the retaining projection 22.2 of the sleeve 22 until the outer wall 14.1 of the handle 14 contacts the stop 12.4. This moment is shown in FIG. Relieves the user, the handle 14, the retractable control knob 8 is transferred in a manner known to those skilled in the art by means of the retracting mechanism, in particular the spring 34, here automatically in the verso suit shown in Fig. 5.

Dabei ist der Federweg der Feder 34 bei der ƜberfĆ¼hrung des versenkbaren Bedienknebels 8 von der in Fig. 4 dargestellten Nulllage in die in Fig. 5 dargestellte Versenklage derart auf die relative Lage der Handhabe 14 zu der HĆ¼lse 22 abgestimmt, dass die Handhabe 14 nach dem vollstƤndigen Aufstecken auf die HĆ¼lse 22, also bis zum Anschlag 12.4, durch die selbsttƤtige ƜberfĆ¼hrung des Bedienknebels 8 in die Versenklage mittels der Feder 34 in eine vorher festgelegte relative Lage zu dem Einfassring 12 Ć¼berfĆ¼hrbar ist. Hier ist die vorher festgelegte Lage so gewƤhlt, dass die in der Bildebene von Fig. 5 rechts angeordnete FrontflƤche der Handhabe 14 im Wesentlichen bĆ¼ndig zu der fĆ¼r den Benutzer sichtbaren FrontflƤche der Deckplatte 4.1 der Bedienblende 4 verlƤuft, so dass der gewĆ¼nschte optische Gesamteindruck der Frontseite des HaushaltsgerƤts erzielt ist.In this case, the spring travel of the spring 34 in the transfer of the retractable control knob 8 from the zero position shown in Fig. 4 in the verso suit shown in Fig. 5 is matched to the relative position of the handle 14 to the sleeve 22 that the handle 14 after the complete plugging on the sleeve 22, that is until the stop 12.4, by the automatic transfer of the control knob 8 in the versa suit by means of the spring 34 in a predetermined position relative to the Einfassring 12 can be transferred. Here, the predetermined position is chosen so that the arranged in the image plane of Fig. 5 right front surface of the handle 14 is substantially flush with the user visible front surface of the cover plate 4.1 of the control panel 4, so that the desired overall visual impression of the front of the household appliance is achieved.

Ferner ist in Fig. 5 die bereits anhand von Fig. 3 nƤher erlƤuterte Lichtleiterplatte 26 in der Montagelage dargestellt. Ebenfalls geht aus Fig. 5 deutlich hervor, wie der Einfassring 12 in der Montagelage an der Bedienblende 4 gehalten ist. Siehe hierzu auch die AusfĆ¼hrungen zur Fig. 2. Ɯber den Kragen 12.6 und Ć¼ber ein an der Deckplatte 4.1 befestigtes Halteblech 36 ist der Einfassring 12 an der Bedienblende 4 festgelegt, wobei die StĆ¼tzstege 12.5 in korrespondierende Ɩffnungen 36.1 in dem Halteblech 36 eingreifen und somit gleichzeitig als Verdrehsicherung fĆ¼r den Einfassring 12 wirken. Siehe auch die Fig. 2.Furthermore, in FIG. 5, the light guide plate 26 explained in greater detail with reference to FIG. 3 is shown in the mounting position. It is also clear from Fig. 5 how the ferrule 12 is held in the mounting position on the control panel 4. See also the comments on Fig. 2. About the collar 12.6 and a fixed to the cover plate 4.1 retaining plate 36 of the ferrule 12 is fixed to the control panel 4, wherein the support webs 12.5 engage in corresponding openings 36.1 in the retaining plate 36 and thus simultaneously act as anti-rotation for the edging ring 12. See also Fig. 2.

In Fig. 6 ist der versenkbare Bedienknebel 8 in der BetƤtigungslage gezeigt. Die Handhabung des Bedienknebels 8 entspricht an sich der von herkƶmmlichen Bedienknebeln, so dass die Benutzung nachfolgend nur kurz anhand der Fig. 4 bis 6 erlƤutert ist.In Fig. 6, the retractable control knob 8 is shown in the operating position. The handling of the control knob 8 corresponds to that of conventional control knobs, so that the use is explained below only briefly with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6.

In der Ruhelage, also bei Nichtgebrauch des HaushaltsgerƤts, befindet sich der versenkbare Bedienknebel 8 Ć¼blicherweise in der in Fig. 5 dargestellten Versenklage. Gleichwohl ist es mƶglich, dass der Benutzer den Bedienknebel 8 nach dem Gebrauch des HaushaltsgerƤts nicht wieder in die Versenklage Ć¼berfĆ¼hrt, so dass der Bedienknebel 8 sich auch in der BetƤtigungslage befinden kann.In the rest position, so when not in use of the household appliance, the retractable control knob 8 is usually in the verso suit shown in Fig. 5. However, it is possible that the user does not return the control knob 8 after use of the household appliance in the Versenklage, so that the control knob 8 can also be in the operating position.

DrĆ¼ckt der Benutzer nun gegen die in der Bildebene von Fig. 5 rechts dargestellte FrontflƤche der Handhabe 14, so wird der Bedienknebel 8 mittels der Versenkmechanik und gegen die Federkraft der Feder 34 in die in Fig. 4 dargestellte Nulllage Ć¼berfĆ¼hrt. Die Versenkmechanik ist derart ausgebildet, dass der Bedienknebel 8, sobald der Benutzer den Bedienknebel 8 entlastet, durch die Federkraft der Feder 34 automatisch in der Bildebene nach rechts in die BetƤtigungslage Ć¼berfĆ¼hrt wird. Siehe Fig. 6. In der BetƤtigungslage kann der Benutzer nun in Ć¼blicher Weise durch Verdrehen der Handhabe 14 um die LƤngsachse der Welle 23 vorher festgelegte Einstellungen an dem HaushaltsgerƤt vornehmen. Dabei wird das Drehmoment Ć¼ber die Handhabe 14, die HĆ¼lse 22, die Welle 18 an den BetƤtigungszapfen 16.1 des Energiestellers 16 Ć¼bertragen. AnschlieƟend wird die durch die Verdrehung der Handhabe 14 vorgenommene Auswahl eines HaushaltsgerƤteprogramms, eines Programmparameters oder dergleichen durch einen leichten manuellen Druck auf die FrontflƤche der Handhabe 14 auf an sich bekannte Weise bestƤtigt und fĆ¼r den Programmablauf des HaushaltsgerƤts Ć¼bernommen. Der vorbeschriebene Druck zur BestƤtigung der Auswahl wird wiederum Ć¼ber die Handhabe 14, die HĆ¼lse 22, die Welle 18 an den BetƤtigungszapfen 16.1 des Energiestellers 16 Ć¼bertragen. Sofern keine weiteren Einstellungen an dem Bedienknebel 8 durch Verdrehen der Handhabe 14 mehr erforderlich sind, kann der Benutzer, sofern gewĆ¼nscht, den versenkbaren Bedienknebel 8 wieder in die in Fig. 5 dargestellte Versenklage rĆ¼ckĆ¼berfĆ¼hren. Hierzu drĆ¼ckt der Benutzer analog zu der ƜberfĆ¼hrung in die BetƤtigungslage derart gegen die FrontflƤche der Handhabe 14, dass sich die Handhabe 14 in der Bildebene von Fig. 6 nach links in den Einfassring 12 hinein bewegt. Die Handhabe 14 gelangt dann Ć¼ber die in Fig. 4 dargestellte Nulllage erneut in die Versenklage aus Fig. 5.If the user now presses against the front surface of the handle 14 shown on the right in the image plane of FIG. 5, then the control knob 8 is lowered by means of the countersink mechanism and against the Spring force of the spring 34 transferred to the zero position shown in Fig. 4. The retracting mechanism is designed such that the control knob 8, as soon as the user relieves the control knob 8, is automatically transferred by the spring force of the spring 34 in the image plane to the right in the operating position. See Fig. 6. In the operating position, the user can now make predetermined settings on the household appliance in the usual way by turning the handle 14 about the longitudinal axis of the shaft 23. The torque is transmitted via the handle 14, the sleeve 22, the shaft 18 to the actuating pin 16.1 of the power actuator 16. Subsequently, the selection of a household appliance program, a program parameter or the like made by the rotation of the handle 14 is confirmed by slight manual pressure on the front surface of the handle 14 in a manner known per se and adopted for the program sequence of the household appliance. The above-described pressure to confirm the selection is in turn transmitted via the handle 14, the sleeve 22, the shaft 18 to the actuating pin 16.1 of the power actuator 16. If no further adjustments to the control knob 8 by turning the handle 14 are more necessary, the user, if desired, the retractable control knob 8 back into the versa suit shown in Fig. 5 back. For this purpose, the user presses analogous to the transfer into the operating position against the front surface of the handle 14 such that the handle 14 moves in the image plane of Fig. 6 to the left in the Einfassring 12 into it. The handle 14 then passes through the zero position shown in Fig. 4 again in the verses suit of Fig. 5th

An der AuƟenwand 14.1 der Handhabe 14 ist eine parallel zur LƤngsachse der Welle 23 verlaufende V-fƶrmige Zentrierƶffnung 14.3 angeordnet, die zu einem an dem Querriegel 12.4 des Einfassrings 12 sich in der Bildebene von Fig. 5 nach rechts erstreckenden Vorsprung 12.7 korrespondierend ausgebildet ist und die sich in der Bildebene von Fig. 5 nach links in Richtung des Vorsprungs 12.7 ƶffnet. Bei der ƜberfĆ¼hrung des Bedienknebels 8 von der BetƤtigungslage in die Versenklage und bei der ƜberfĆ¼hrung von der Versenklage in die BetƤtigungslage wird immer die Nulllage des Bedienknebels 8 passiert, in der die Handhabe 14 den als Anschlag ausgebildeten Querriegel 12.4 des Einfassrings 12 kontaktiert. Sofern nun die Handhabe 14 aufgrund von Fertigungstoleranzen in den vorgenannten Bauteilen des Bedienknebels 8 geringfĆ¼gig gegenĆ¼ber der gewĆ¼nschten Drehlage um eine zu der LƤngsachse der Welle 23 parallele Achse verdreht ist, gelangt der Vorsprung 12.7 mit einer der beiden Flanken der V-fƶrmigen Zentrierƶffnung 14.3 in Eingriff, so dass bei der weiteren ƜberfĆ¼hrung des Bedienknebels 8 in der Bildebene der Fig. 5 nach links die Handhabe 14 wieder in die vorher festgelegte, gewĆ¼nschte Drehlage Ć¼berfĆ¼hrt wird. Hierdurch ist der optische Gesamteindruck des HaushaltsgerƤts weiter verbessert, da beispielsweise an dem AuƟenumfang der Handhabe 14 angeordnete Zahlen oder Symbole zu den an der Deckplatte 4.1 der Bedienblende 4 angeordneten Markierungen ausgerichtet sind.On the outer wall 14.1 of the handle 14, a parallel to the longitudinal axis of the shaft 23 extending V-shaped centering opening 14.3 is arranged, which is formed to one on the cross bar 12.4 of the rim ring 12 in the image plane of Fig. 5 to the right extending projection 12.7 and which opens in the image plane of Fig. 5 to the left in the direction of the projection 12.7. When transferring the control knob 8 of the operating position in the verses suit and the transfer of the verses suit in the operating position, the zero position of the control knob 8 is always passed, in which the handle 14 contacts the formed as a stop cross bar 12.4 of the rim ring 12. If now the handle 14 is rotated slightly due to manufacturing tolerances in the aforementioned components of the control knob 8 relative to the desired rotational position about an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the shaft 23, the projection reaches 12.7 with one of the two edges of the V-shaped centering opening 14.3 into engagement , so that in the further transfer of the control knob 8 in the image plane of Fig. 5 to the left, the handle 14 is again transferred to the predetermined, desired rotational position. As a result, the overall visual impression of the household appliance is further improved since, for example, numbers or symbols arranged on the outer circumference of the handle 14 are aligned with the markings arranged on the cover plate 4.1 of the control panel 4.

Abweichend von dem vorliegenden AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiel ist es mƶglich, dass die Zentrierƶffnung an dem Einfassring 12 und der Vorsprung an der Handhabe 14 angeordnet ist.Notwithstanding the present embodiment, it is possible that the centering opening is arranged on the bordering ring 12 and the projection on the handle 14.

Fig. 7 zeigt einen Horizontalschnitt in dem Bereich des oben erlƤuterten Bedienknebels 8, wobei sich der Bedienknebel 8 hier ebenfalls in der in Fig. 5 dargestellten Versenklage befindet. Deutlich zu erkennen ist, dass die HĆ¼lse 22 in kraftĆ¼bertragenden Kontakt mit an der Innenwand des ersten Teils 10 angeordneten und gleichmƤƟig Ć¼ber dem Umfang verteilten LƤngsstegen 10.6 steht. Auf diese Weise ist die Reibung zwischen der HĆ¼lse 22 und der ersten LagerflƤche 10.5 des ersten Teils 10 deutlich reduziert.FIG. 7 shows a horizontal section in the region of the control knob 8 explained above, wherein the control knob 8 is likewise located here in the verso suit shown in FIG. 5. It can be clearly seen that the sleeve 22 is in force-transmitting contact with arranged on the inner wall of the first part 10 and evenly distributed over the circumference of longitudinal webs 10.6. In this way, the friction between the sleeve 22 and the first bearing surface 10.5 of the first part 10 is significantly reduced.

Die erfindungsgemƤƟe Lƶsung ist nicht auf das erlƤuterte AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiel beschrƤnkt. Siehe hierzu die Fig. 8 bis 10, in denen exemplarisch drei weitere mƶgliche AusfĆ¼hrungsformen schematisch dargestellt sind. Sofern die Bauteile denen des ausfĆ¼hrlich erlƤuterten AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiels entsprechen, sind diese mit gleichen Bezugszeichen versehen. Beispielsweise ist es mƶglich, anstelle der zweiteiligen Welle 23 des AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiels eine einteilige Welle zu verwenden. Dabei ist es mƶglich, auf eine zusƤtzliche HĆ¼lse, die an der einteiligen Welle angeordnet ist, zu verzichten. DarĆ¼ber hinaus wƤre es auch denkbar, alternativ zu der zweiteiligen Welle 23 aus dem AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiel eine andere AusfĆ¼hrungsform fĆ¼r die zweiteilige Welle 23 zu verwenden. Auch ist der Versenkmechanismus in weiten geeigneten Grenzen wƤhlbar. Gleiches gilt fĆ¼r die Materialauswahl fĆ¼r die einzelnen Bauteile. Vorteilhafterweise werden jedoch Kunststoffteile, insbesondere Kunststoffspritzgussteile, verwendet.The solution according to the invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. See FIGS. 8 to 10, in which, by way of example, three further possible embodiments are shown schematically. If the components correspond to those of the embodiment explained in detail, they are provided with the same reference numerals. For example, it is possible to use a one-piece shaft instead of the two-part shaft 23 of the embodiment. It is possible to dispense with an additional sleeve, which is arranged on the one-piece shaft. In addition, it would also be conceivable to use another embodiment for the two-part shaft 23 as an alternative to the two-part shaft 23 from the exemplary embodiment. Also, the sinking mechanism can be selected within wide suitable limits. The same applies to the material selection for the individual components. Advantageously, however, plastic parts, in particular plastic injection molded parts, are used.

Claims (10)

Versenkbarer Bedienknebel (8) fĆ¼r ein HaushaltsgerƤt mit einer Welle (23) zur Ankoppelung an einen Energiesteller (16), Wahlschalter oder dergleichen, die durch eine zweiteilige Lagervorrichtung (10, 12) an einer Bedienblende (4) des HaushaltsgerƤts derart gelagert ist, dass die Welle (23) um deren LƤngsachse drehbar und lƤngs dazu zwischen einer Nulllage, einer als Versenklage ausgebildeten Zwischenlage und einer BetƤtigungslage hin und her bewegbar ist, wobei der erste Teil (10) der an der Bedienblende (4)angeordneten Lagervorrichtung (10, 12) mit dem Ende der Welle (23) kraftĆ¼bertragend zusammenwirkt, das dem Energiesteller (16) zugewandt ist und eine erste LagerflƤche (10.5) zur KraftĆ¼bertragung aufweist, und der von dem ersten Teil (10) baulich getrennte zweite Teil (12) der Lagervorrichtung mit dem anderen Ende der Welle (23) kraftĆ¼bertragend zusammenwirkt, an dem eine Handhabe (14) lƶsbar befestigt ist und der eine zweite LagerflƤche (12.1) zur KraftĆ¼bertragung aufweist, und der Bedienknebel (8) Zentriermittel (22) aufweist, die die zwei Teile der Lagervorrichtung (10, 12) bei der Montage des Bedienknebels (8) an der Bedienblende (4) in der relativen Lage zueinander ausrichten,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die zweite LagerflƤche (12.1) des zweiten Teils (12) der Lagervorrichtung (10, 12) unabhƤngig von der Handhabe (14) mit der Welle (23) kraftĆ¼bertragend zusammenwirkt.Retractable control knob (8) for a household appliance having a shaft (23) for coupling to a power controller (16), selector switch or the like, which is supported by a two-part bearing device (10, 12) on a control panel (4) of the household appliance such that the shaft (23) is rotatable about its longitudinal axis and longitudinally movable between a zero position, an intermediate layer formed as a lapping suit and an actuating position, the first part (10) of the bearing device (10, 12) arranged on the control panel (4) ) cooperates with the end of the shaft (23) force-transmitting, which faces the power actuator (16) and a first bearing surface (10.5) for transmitting power, and of the first part (10) structurally separate second part (12) of the bearing device with the other end of the shaft (23) force-transmitting cooperates, on which a handle (14) is releasably attached and the up a second bearing surface (12.1) for transmitting power eist, and the control knob (8) centering means (22) which align the two parts of the bearing device (10, 12) in the assembly of the control knob (8) on the control panel (4) in the relative position to each other,
characterized,
that the second bearing surface (12.1) of the second part (12) of the bearing device (10, 12) to transmit force interacts independently of the handle (14) with the shaft (23). Versenkbarer Bedienknebel (8) nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass das zweite Teil (12) der Lagervorrichtung (10, 12) als ein Einfassring (12) ausgebildet ist, der einen Innenraum begrenzt, in dem die Handhabe (14) zumindest in der Nulllage und der Versenklage des Bedienknebels (8) zumindest teilweise aufgenommen ist und die zweite LagerflƤche (12.1) fĆ¼r die Welle (23) auf der dem Innenraum zugewandten Seite des Einfassrings (12) angeordnet ist.Retractable control knob (8) according to claim 1,
characterized,
in that the second part (12) of the bearing device (10, 12) is designed as a bordering ring (12) which delimits an interior in which the handle (14) is at least partly accommodated, at least in the zero position and the reverse position of the control knob (8) is and the second bearing surface (12.1) for the shaft (23) on the interior side facing the Einfassrings (12) is arranged. Versenkbarer Bedienknebel (8) nach Anspruch 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass der Einfassring (12) zwei konzentrisch zueinander verlaufende WƤnde (12.2, 12.3) aufweist, eine AuƟenwand (12.2), die den Einfassring (12) im Wesentlichen radial nach AuƟen begrenzt, und eine Innenwand (12.3), die den Einfassring (12) radial nach Innen begrenzt, wobei die beiden WƤnde (12.2, 12.3) zusammen einen Ringspalt bilden, in den die Handhabe (14) zumindest in der Nulllage und der Versenklage des Bedienknebels (8) zumindest teilweise aufgenommen ist und die zweite LagerflƤche (12.1) fĆ¼r die Welle (23) Teil der Innenwand (12.3) ist.Retractable control knob (8) according to claim 2,
characterized,
in that the bordering ring (12) has two concentrically extending walls (12.2, 12.3), an outer wall (12.2) which delimits the bordering ring (12) substantially radially outwards, and an inner wall (12.3) which surrounds the bordering ring (12). bounded radially inwardly, wherein the two walls (12.2, 12.3) together form an annular gap, in which the handle (14) is at least partially received at least in the zero position and the verses suit of the control knob (8) and the second bearing surface (12.1) for the shaft (23) is part of the inner wall (12.3). Versenkbarer Bedienknebel (8) nach Anspruch 3,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass der erste Teil (10) der Lagervorrichtung (10, 12) hĆ¼lsenartig ausgebildet ist und an der Welle (23) eine entlang deren LƤngsachse verlaufende HĆ¼lse (22) angeordnet ist, wobei die HĆ¼lse (22) in allen Lagen des an der Bedienblende (4) montierten Bedienknebels (8) mit der ersten LagerflƤche (10.5) des ersten Teils (10) der Lagervorrichtung (10, 12) und zumindest in der BetƤtigungslage mit der zweiten LagerflƤche (12.1) des zweiten Teils (12) der Lagervorrichtung (10, 12) kraftĆ¼bertragend zusammenwirkt.Retractable control knob (8) according to claim 3,
characterized,
in that the first part (10) of the bearing device (10, 12) is sleeve-shaped and a sleeve (22) extending along its longitudinal axis is arranged on the shaft (23), the sleeve (22) being in all positions of the control panel (22). 4) mounted control knob (8) with the first bearing surface (10.5) of the first part (10) of the bearing device (10, 12) and at least in the operating position with the second bearing surface (12.1) of the second part (12) of the bearing device (10, 12) interacting force-transmitting. Versenkbarer Bedienknebel (8) nach Anspruch 4,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Welle (23) zwei Abschnitte (18, 22) aufweist, wobei die HĆ¼lse (22) als der zweite Abschnitt ausgebildet ist und Ć¼ber eine Schnappverbindung (22.1, 18.1) lƶsbar mit dem ersten Abschnitt (18) verbunden ist.Retractable control knob (8) according to claim 4,
characterized,
in that the shaft (23) has two sections (18, 22), wherein the sleeve (22) is formed as the second section and is detachably connected to the first section (18) via a snap connection (22.1, 18.1). Versenkbarer Bedienknebel (8) nach Anspruch 5,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass der Kontaktbereich zwischen dem ersten Abschnitt (18) und der HĆ¼lse (22) als ein Kardangelenk (18.1, 24, 22) ausgebildet ist.Retractable control knob (8) according to claim 5,
characterized,
in that the contact region between the first section (18) and the sleeve (22) is designed as a universal joint (18.1, 24, 22). Versenkbarer Bedienknebel (8) nach einem der AnsprĆ¼che 1 bis 6,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Handhabe (14) auf die Welle (23) oder die HĆ¼lse (22) aufsteckbar ausgebildet ist und mittels eines Federelements (32) an der Welle (23) oder der HĆ¼lse (22) lƶsbar festgelegt ist.Retractable control knob (8) according to one of claims 1 to 6,
characterized,
in that the handle (14) is adapted to be plugged onto the shaft (23) or the sleeve (22) and is detachably secured to the shaft (23) or the sleeve (22) by means of a spring element (32). Versenkbarer Bedienknebel (8) nach Anspruch 7, rĆ¼ckbezogen auf einen der AnsprĆ¼che 2 bis 6,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Welle (23) eine Versenkmechanik mit einer Feder (34) zur automatischen ƜberfĆ¼hrung des Bedienknebels (8) von der Nulllage in die Versenklage und von der Nulllage in die BetƤtigungslage aufweist, wobei die Federkonstante des Federelements (32) grĆ¶ĆŸer als die der Feder (34) der Versenkmechanik ist und der Einfassring (12) einen Anschlag (12.4) fĆ¼r die aufsteckbare Handhabe (14) aufweist, wobei die Dimensionen der Handhabe (14) und die Position des Anschlags (12.4) am Einfassring (12) derart aufeinander abgestimmt sind, dass die Handhabe (14) nach dem vollstƤndigen Aufstecken auf die Welle (23) oder die HĆ¼lse (22) bis zum Anschlag (12.4) in der relativen Lage zu der Welle (23) oder der HĆ¼lse (22) in vorher festgelegter Weise ausgerichtet ist.Retractable control knob (8) according to claim 7, referring back to one of claims 2 to 6,
characterized,
in that the shaft (23) has a countersinking mechanism with a spring (34) for automatically transferring the control knob (8) from the zero position to the versal position and from the zero position to the actuating position, the spring constant of the spring element (32) being greater than that of the spring (34) of the countersinking mechanism and the bordering ring (12) has a stop (12.4) for the attachable handle (14), wherein the dimensions of the handle (14) and the position of the stopper (12.4) on the bordering ring (12) matched to one another in that the handle (14) after being completely fitted onto the shaft (23) or the sleeve (22) until it stops (12.4) in the relative position to the shaft (23) or the sleeve (22) in a predetermined manner is aligned. Versenkbarer Bedienknebel (8) nach Anspruch 8,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass der Federweg der Feder (34) bei der ƜberfĆ¼hrung von der Nulllage in die Versenklage des Bedienknebels (8) derart auf die relative Lage der Handhabe (14) zu der Welle (23) oder der HĆ¼lle (22) abgestimmt ist, dass die Handhabe (14) nach dem vollstƤndigen Aufstecken auf die Welle (23) oder die HĆ¼lse (22) durch die selbsttƤtige ƜberfĆ¼hrung des Bedienknebels (8) in die Versenklage mittels der Feder (34) in eine vorher festgelegte relative Lage zu dem Einfassring (12) Ć¼berfĆ¼hrbar ist.Retractable control knob (8) according to claim 8,
characterized,
that the spring travel of the spring (34) in the transfer of the zero position in the Versenklage the control knob (8) is so matched to the relative position of the handle (14) to the shaft (23) or the shell (22) that the handle (14) after the complete plugging on the shaft (23) or the sleeve (22) by the automatic transfer of the control knob (8) in the versa suit by means of the spring (34) in a predetermined relative position to the bordering ring (12) can be transferred is. Versenkbarer Bedienknebel (8) nach einem der AnsprĆ¼che 2 bis 9,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass an dem Einfassring (12) oder der Handhabe (14) ein parallel zu der LƤngsachse der Welle (23) verlaufender Vorsprung (12.7) angeordnet ist, der in der Nulllage des Bedienknebels (8) mit einer an der Handhabe (14) respektive dem Einfassring (12) angeordneten und zu dem Vorsprung (12.7) korrespondierend ausgebildeten und sich in Richtung des Vorsprungs (12.7) ƶffnenden Zentrierƶffnung (14.3) in Eingriff ist.Retractable control knob (8) according to one of claims 2 to 9,
characterized,
that on the ferrule (12) or the handle (14) parallel to the longitudinal axis of the shaft (23) extending projection (12.7) is arranged, which in the zero position of the control knob (8) with one on the handle (14) respectively the Bounding ring (12) arranged and to the projection (12.7) corresponding formed and in the direction of the projection (12.7) opening centering opening (14.3) is engaged.
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