EP2054906B1 - Device for controlling electric or electronic organs - Google Patents

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EP2054906B1
EP2054906B1 EP07787945A EP07787945A EP2054906B1 EP 2054906 B1 EP2054906 B1 EP 2054906B1 EP 07787945 A EP07787945 A EP 07787945A EP 07787945 A EP07787945 A EP 07787945A EP 2054906 B1 EP2054906 B1 EP 2054906B1
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H21/00—Switches operated by an operating part in the form of a pivotable member acted upon directly by a solid body, e.g. by a hand
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H3/00—Mechanisms for operating contacts
    • H01H2003/008—Mechanisms for operating contacts with a haptic or a tactile feedback controlled by electrical means, e.g. a motor or magnetofriction
    • 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
    • H01H2003/0293—Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch with an integrated touch switch
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2215/00—Tactile feedback
    • H01H2215/05—Tactile feedback electromechanical
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2215/00—Tactile feedback
    • H01H2215/05—Tactile feedback electromechanical
    • H01H2215/052—Tactile feedback electromechanical piezoelectric
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2215/00—Tactile feedback
    • H01H2215/054—Tactile feedback common to all switch sites

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  • the present invention relates to a device for controlling electrical or electronic devices.
  • the command to be applied is chosen from the drop-down menu. For example on a central screen are displayed inside a menu various choices such as "RADIO”, “CD”, “AIR CONDITIONING” or "TELEPHONE”.
  • a cursor or pointer makes it possible to highlight one of these choices. Then, the command is effective only with the validation step of the selected choice. In the context of a multifunction button in the form of a joystick, this validation is for example carried out by pressing the button.
  • the dissociation of the two steps is important so as not to cause untimely commands due to the vibrations of the vehicle during taxiing.
  • EP 14-00 998 A2 discloses a device for controlling electric or electronic members, comprising a pallet (34) articulated about an articulation axis (30) allowing pivoting movement of the pallet (34) between a rest position and a position of confirmation.
  • the present invention aims to provide an alternative control device that can ensure effective haptic feedback.
  • the subject of the invention is a device for controlling electric or electronic members, comprising a pallet hinged about an axis of articulation allowing a pivoting movement of the pallet between a rest position and a position of validation, and locating means of a control member such as a finger of a user, inside a control surface on the pallet, characterized in that it further comprises means for application of a vibration movement to the pallet adapted to be active according to the positions of the control member detected by the locating means and arranged to apply the vibration movement to the pallet by means of the axis of articulation of the pallet.
  • the figures 1 and 2 respectively represent a perspective view and an exploded view of a control device of electrical or electronic members 1 according to the invention.
  • electrical or electronic means for example, an air conditioning system, an audio system, a navigation system, a telephony system, motorized window regulators, external mirror adjustment controls, control commands sunroof position, interior lighting controls, adjustment controls for a motor vehicle seat.
  • This device 1 comprises a pallet 3 which is articulated on a pallet support 5 (see figure 2 ) around a hinge axis 7.
  • the pallet bears on its underside hinges 9 intended to be inserted into corresponding holes 11 of the lateral faces 13 of the pallet support 5 so as to form a hinge.
  • the articulation of the pallet 3 is designed so as to allow a pivoting movement of the pallet 3 between a rest position (substantially horizontal position) and a validation position (slightly lowered position relative to the rest position).
  • This last position is for example obtained by pressing with the tip of a finger 12 on the pallet 3.
  • the stroke of the free end 4 of the pallet 3 to lower towards a validation position is between less than one millimeter and qq. millimeters, for example 5 mm.
  • the validation position is the end position obtained during a support.
  • control device 1 comprises means 14 for applying a vibration movement to the pallet 3.
  • these means 14 comprise three vibrators 15 supporting in the manner of a tripod support 5. These three vibrators 15 are fixed on a frame 16 having four brackets 17 for fixing the device for example in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle.
  • This arrangement of the tripod vibrators is advantageous because it easily allows the adjustment and orientation of the pallet 3 in the space.
  • the haptic / kinetic return applied by the means 14 may be different (for example by varying the vibration frequency or its intensity) depending on the command that has been chosen and that the user wishes to see performed.
  • the vibrators 15 shown in the appended figures each comprise, for example, a solenoid 19.
  • the means for applying a vibration movement to the pallet are formed by at least one vibrator comprising for example a flyweight which is driven by an integrated electric motor, or a piezoelectric component.
  • the direction of the vibration movement applied by the means 14 is parallel to the hinge axis 7 which is represented by an arrow 21 in the figures.
  • a vibration in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of the pallet during the validation movement it prevents the palette begins to "beat" and in particular that the free end 4 can perform uncontrolled movements that are potentially a source for generating annoying noise.
  • the amplitude of vibration is for example less than one millimeter.
  • this element elastic comprises elastic rings 25 arranged at the axis of articulation, that is to say these rings are held in the holes 11 of the support 5 so as to surround the hinges 9 in the manner of a smooth landing .
  • the elastic element can be produced by the hinges 9 themselves by choosing a suitable material having a certain elasticity.
  • the plastic hinge 9 by choosing the plastic hinge 9 and applying it in slight tightening, it is possible to obtain the elastic effect sufficient to prevent the generation of unwanted noise.
  • the member 1 comprises elastic means (not shown). These elastic means are for example made by an elastic cushion on which rests the free end 4 of the pallet 3.
  • control device comprises locating means 43 of a control member, such as the finger 12 or a stylus, inside a control surface 44 (in dotted lines) on the pallet 3.
  • These locating means 43 are for example made in the form of a touch sensor with a resistive, capacitive or optical technology. Inside the control surface 44, six control or selection positions 45 have been indicated.
  • these six positions 45 correspond for example to six possible selections of a drop-down menu that can be displayed on the screen.
  • control device comprises detection means 47 of the position of the pallet (see figure 2 ), for example a switch / switch that is activated by the free end of the pallet 3 when the latter is lowered into the validation position.
  • the switch / switch performs the function of the elastic means allowing the pallet 3 to return to the rest position.
  • the haptic effect caused by the means 14 is different from that obtained by the activation of the switch / switch 47 which contributes to a pleasant ergonomic feeling by the user.
  • the figure 3 shows a block diagram of a control device according to the invention.
  • the locating means of a control member 43 are represented, which allows, for example, the selection of a function, a processing unit 48, the display screen 46 and the application means 14. a vibration in the pallet 3 and the means 47 for detecting the position of the pallet 3.
  • the processing unit 48 controls the screen 46 to highlight for example the choice. Meanwhile, the processing unit 48 sends an activation signal to the means 14 to signal by a haptic / kinetic feedback to the user taking into account its selection. Then, when the user validates his choice, the pallet 3 is lowered by the user by a simple press and the switch 47 changes position which is transmitted to the processing unit 48. The processing unit 48 sends a signal accordingly to the electrical or electronic organ to be controlled.
  • the invention makes it possible to apply a vibration movement to a mobile validation pallet to obtain a haptic / kinetic return, this by reducing the risks of noise generation and resonances.

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The present invention relates to a device for controlling electric or electronic organs, comprising a pad (3) hinged about an articulation axis (7) for the pivotal movement of the pad (3) between a rest position and an enable position, and location means (43) of a control organ such as a user's finger (12) inside a control surface (44) on the pad (3). The device further includes means (14) for applying a vibratory movement to the pad (3), wherein said means can be activated according to the control organ positions detected by the location means and are provided so as to apply the vibratory movement to the pad (3) via the articulation axis (7, 9) of the pad (3).

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La présente invention est relative à un dispositif de commande d'organes électriques ou électroniques.The present invention relates to a device for controlling electrical or electronic devices.

Dans le domaine automobile, les commandes de divers organes électriques sont réalisées classiquement par des commutateurs / interrupteurs. Toutefois, au vu du nombre croissant d'organes électriques à commander, des dispositifs de commande multifonction sont de plus en plus utilisés du fait des avantages ergonomiques qui en résultent. En effet, à partir d'un seul bouton de commande, réalisé par exemple sous forme d'un joystick ou d'un bouton rotatif, associé à un écran d'affichage, on peut naviguer dans des menus déroulants pour commander par exemple la climatisation, le système audio ou encore le système de navigation.In the automotive field, the controls of various electrical components are conventionally performed by switches / switches. However, in view of the increasing number of electrical components to be controlled, multifunction control devices are increasingly used because of the ergonomic benefits that result. Indeed, from a single command button, made for example in the form of a joystick or a rotary knob, associated with a display screen, can be navigated in drop-down menus to control for example air conditioning , the audio system or the navigation system.

Lors de la navigation dans un menu, on dissocie en général deux étapes distinctes à savoir l'étape de sélection d'une commande et l'étape de validation d'une commande.When navigating through a menu, two distinct steps are generally disassociated, namely the step of selecting an order and the step of validating a command.

Lors de l'étape de sélection, on choisit dans le menu déroulant la commande à appliquer. Par exemple sur un écran central sont affichés à l'intérieur d'un menu divers choix comme par exemple « RADIO », « CD », « CLIMATISATION » ou encore « TELEPHONE ».During the selection step, the command to be applied is chosen from the drop-down menu. For example on a central screen are displayed inside a menu various choices such as "RADIO", "CD", "AIR CONDITIONING" or "TELEPHONE".

Un curseur ou pointeur permet de mettre un de ces choix en surbrillance. Puis, la commande n'est effective qu'avec l'étape de validation du choix sélectionné. Dans le cadre d'un bouton multifonctions sous forme de joystick, cette validation est par exemple réalisée par un appui sur le bouton.A cursor or pointer makes it possible to highlight one of these choices. Then, the command is effective only with the validation step of the selected choice. In the context of a multifunction button in the form of a joystick, this validation is for example carried out by pressing the button.

En particulier dans un véhicule, la dissociation des deux étapes est importante pour ne pas provoquer des commandes intempestives du fait des vibrations du véhicule lors du roulage.In particular in a vehicle, the dissociation of the two steps is important so as not to cause untimely commands due to the vibrations of the vehicle during taxiing.

Pour la dissociation des deux étapes, il est aussi important que l'utilisateur ait un retour haptique / kinésique approprié, en particulier lors d'une manipulation en aveugle. Pour le joystick précité, ceci est en général assuré par sa réalisation mécaniques et les efforts à fournir pour la manipulation du joystick dans les diverses directions.For the dissociation of the two steps, it is also important for the user to have an appropriate haptic / kinetic feedback, especially during blind manipulation. For the aforementioned joystick, this is generally ensured by its mechanical realization and the efforts to provide for the manipulation of the joystick in the various directions.

<Le document " EP 14-00 998 A2 " décrit un dispositif de commande d'organes électriques ou électroniques, comprenant une palette (34) articulée autour d'un axe d'articulation (30) permettant un mouvement de pivotement de la palette (34) entre une position de repos et une position de validation.<The document " EP 14-00 998 A2 "discloses a device for controlling electric or electronic members, comprising a pallet (34) articulated about an articulation axis (30) allowing pivoting movement of the pallet (34) between a rest position and a position of confirmation.

La présente invention vise à proposer un dispositif de commande alternatif qui puisse assurer un retour haptique efficace.The present invention aims to provide an alternative control device that can ensure effective haptic feedback.

A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un dispositif de commande d'organes électriques ou électroniques, comprenant une palette articulée autour d'un axe d'articulation permettant un mouvement de pivotement de la palette entre une position de repos et une position de validation, et des moyens de localisation d'un organe de commande tel qu'un doigt d'un utilisateur, à l'intérieur d'une surface de commande sur la palette, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre des moyens d'application d'un mouvement de vibration à la palette apte à être actives en fonction des positions de l'organe de commande détectées par les moyens de localisation et agencés de manière à appliquer le mouvement de vibration à la palette par l'intermédiaire de l'axe d'articulation de la palette.For this purpose, the subject of the invention is a device for controlling electric or electronic members, comprising a pallet hinged about an axis of articulation allowing a pivoting movement of the pallet between a rest position and a position of validation, and locating means of a control member such as a finger of a user, inside a control surface on the pallet, characterized in that it further comprises means for application of a vibration movement to the pallet adapted to be active according to the positions of the control member detected by the locating means and arranged to apply the vibration movement to the pallet by means of the axis of articulation of the pallet.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention ressortiront de la description suivante, donnée à titre d'exemple, sans caractère limitatif, en regard des dessins annexés sur lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un dispositif de commande selon l'invention,
  • la figure 2 est une vue en éclatée de la figure 1, et
  • la figure 3 est un schéma synoptique d'un dispositif de commande selon l'invention.
Other features and advantages of the invention will emerge from the following description given by way of example, without limitation, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
  • the figure 1 is a perspective view of a control device according to the invention,
  • the figure 2 is an exploded view of the figure 1 , and
  • the figure 3 is a block diagram of a control device according to the invention.

Un exemple de réalisation non limitatif de l'invention sera décrit par la suite en relation aux figures annexées.An exemplary non-limiting embodiment of the invention will be described later in connection with the accompanying figures.

Les figures 1 et 2 représentent respectivement une vue en perspective et une vue en éclatée d'un dispositif de commande d'organe électriques ou électroniques 1 selon l'invention. Par organes électriques ou électroniques, on entend par exemple un système de climatisation, un système audio, un système de navigation, un système de téléphonie, des commandes de lève-vitres motorisés, des commandes de réglages de rétroviseurs extérieurs, des commandes de réglage en position d'un toit ouvrant, des commandes d'éclairages intérieurs, des commandes de réglages d'un siège de véhicule automobile.The figures 1 and 2 respectively represent a perspective view and an exploded view of a control device of electrical or electronic members 1 according to the invention. By electrical or electronic means, for example, an air conditioning system, an audio system, a navigation system, a telephony system, motorized window regulators, external mirror adjustment controls, control commands sunroof position, interior lighting controls, adjustment controls for a motor vehicle seat.

Ce dispositif 1 comprend une palette 3 qui est articulée sur un support de palette 5 (voir figure 2) autour d'un axe d'articulation 7.This device 1 comprises a pallet 3 which is articulated on a pallet support 5 (see figure 2 ) around a hinge axis 7.

A cet effet, la palette porte sur sa face inférieure des gonds 9 destinés à être insérés dans des trous correspondants 11 des faces latérales 13 du support de palette 5 de manière à former une charnière.For this purpose, the pallet bears on its underside hinges 9 intended to be inserted into corresponding holes 11 of the lateral faces 13 of the pallet support 5 so as to form a hinge.

L'articulation de la palette 3 est donc conçue de façon à permettre un mouvement de pivotement de la palette 3 entre une position de repos (position sensiblement horizontale) et une position de validation (position légèrement abaissée par rapport à la position de repos). Cette dernière position est par exemple obtenue en appuyant avec le bout d'un doigt 12 sur la palette 3. A titre d'exemple, la course de l'extrémité libre 4 de la palette 3 pour s'abaisser vers une position de validation est comprise entre moins d'un millimètre et qq. millimètres, par exemple 5 mm. De préférence, la position de validation est la position de fin de course obtenue lors d'un appui.The articulation of the pallet 3 is designed so as to allow a pivoting movement of the pallet 3 between a rest position (substantially horizontal position) and a validation position (slightly lowered position relative to the rest position). This last position is for example obtained by pressing with the tip of a finger 12 on the pallet 3. For example, the stroke of the free end 4 of the pallet 3 to lower towards a validation position is between less than one millimeter and qq. millimeters, for example 5 mm. Preferably, the validation position is the end position obtained during a support.

Pour pouvoir donner un retour haptique à un utilisateur, le dispositif de commande 1 comprend des moyens 14 d'application d'un mouvement de vibration à la palette 3.In order to give a haptic feedback to a user, the control device 1 comprises means 14 for applying a vibration movement to the pallet 3.

Dans le présent exemple, ces moyens 14 comprennent trois vibreurs 15 soutenant à la façon d'un trépied le support 5. Ces trois vibreurs 15 sont fixés sur un châssis 16 présentant quatre pattes de fixations 17 pour fixer le dispositif par exemple dans l'habitacle d'un véhicule automobile.In the present example, these means 14 comprise three vibrators 15 supporting in the manner of a tripod support 5. These three vibrators 15 are fixed on a frame 16 having four brackets 17 for fixing the device for example in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle.

Cette disposition des vibreurs 15 en trépied est avantageuse, car elle permet facilement l'ajustement et l'orientation de la palette 3 dans l'espace.This arrangement of the tripod vibrators is advantageous because it easily allows the adjustment and orientation of the pallet 3 in the space.

Bien entendu, le nombre de vibreurs et leur disposition dépend de la taille de la palette et des effets haptiques / kinésiques que l'on souhaite obtenir.Of course, the number of vibrators and their arrangement depends on the size of the pallet and the haptic / kinetic effects that one wishes to obtain.

Le retour haptique / kinésique appliqué par les moyens 14 peut être différent (par exemple en variant la fréquence de vibration ou encore son intensité) en fonction de la commande qui a été choisie et que l'utilisateur souhaite voir exécutée.The haptic / kinetic return applied by the means 14 may be different (for example by varying the vibration frequency or its intensity) depending on the command that has been chosen and that the user wishes to see performed.

Les vibreurs 15 présentés sur les figures annexées comprennent par exemple chacun un solénoïde 19.The vibrators 15 shown in the appended figures each comprise, for example, a solenoid 19.

Selon d'autre réalisations envisageables, les moyens d'application d'un mouvement de vibration à la palette sont formés par au moins un vibreur comprenant par exemple une masselotte qui est mue par un moteur électrique intégré, ou un composant piézoélectrique.According to other possible embodiments, the means for applying a vibration movement to the pallet are formed by at least one vibrator comprising for example a flyweight which is driven by an integrated electric motor, or a piezoelectric component.

On comprend donc que le mouvement de vibration est appliqué directement sur le support 5 et puis transmis par l'intermédiaire de l'axe d'articulation 7 et de ses gonds 9 à la palette 3.It is therefore understood that the vibration movement is applied directly to the support 5 and then transmitted via the hinge pin 7 and its hinges 9 to the pallet 3.

Avantageusement, la direction du mouvement de vibration appliqué par les moyens 14 est parallèle à l'axe d'articulation 7 ce qui est représenté par une flèche 21 sur les figures. En effet, en appliquant une vibration selon une direction perpendiculaire à la direction de déplacement de la palette lors du mouvement de validation, on évite que la palette commence à « battre » et en particulier que l'extrémité libre 4 puisse réaliser des mouvements incontrôlés qui sont potentiellement une source pour la génération d'un bruit gênant.Advantageously, the direction of the vibration movement applied by the means 14 is parallel to the hinge axis 7 which is represented by an arrow 21 in the figures. Indeed, by applying a vibration in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of the pallet during the validation movement, it prevents the palette begins to "beat" and in particular that the free end 4 can perform uncontrolled movements that are potentially a source for generating annoying noise.

L'amplitude de vibration est par exemple inférieure à un millimètre.The amplitude of vibration is for example less than one millimeter.

Afin de diminuer encore le risque de génération de bruit et pour augmenter l'efficacité de transmission des vibrations à la palette 3, on propose de plus d'interposer un élément élastique 23 entre la palette 3 et son support 5. De préférence, cet élément élastique comprend des bagues élastiques 25 agencées au niveau de l'axe d'articulation, c'est-à-dire ces bagues sont maintenues dans les trous 11 du support 5 de façon à entourer les gonds 9 à la manière d'un pallier lisse.In order to further reduce the risk of noise generation and to increase the transmission efficiency of the vibrations to the pallet 3, it is furthermore proposed to interpose an elastic element 23 between the pallet 3 and its support 5. Preferably, this element elastic comprises elastic rings 25 arranged at the axis of articulation, that is to say these rings are held in the holes 11 of the support 5 so as to surround the hinges 9 in the manner of a smooth landing .

Selon une variante non représentée, l'élément élastique peut être réalisé par les gonds 9 eux-mêmes en choisissant un matériau adapté présentant une certaine élasticité. Ainsi, en choisissant le gond 9 en matière plastique et en lui appliquant en léger serrage, on peut obtenir le effet élastique suffisant pour prévenir la génération d'un bruit non désiré.According to a variant not shown, the elastic element can be produced by the hinges 9 themselves by choosing a suitable material having a certain elasticity. Thus, by choosing the plastic hinge 9 and applying it in slight tightening, it is possible to obtain the elastic effect sufficient to prevent the generation of unwanted noise.

Pour permettre à la palette 5 de revenir en position de repos, l'organe 1 comprend des moyens élastiques (non représentés). Ces moyens élastiques sont par exemple réalisés par un coussin élastique sur lequel repose l'extrémité libre 4 de la palette 3.To allow the pallet 5 to return to the rest position, the member 1 comprises elastic means (not shown). These elastic means are for example made by an elastic cushion on which rests the free end 4 of the pallet 3.

Par ailleurs, le dispositif de commande comprend des moyens de localisation 43 d'un organe de commande, tel que le doigt 12 ou un stylet, à l'intérieur d'une surface de commande 44 (en traits pointillés) sur la palette 3.Furthermore, the control device comprises locating means 43 of a control member, such as the finger 12 or a stylus, inside a control surface 44 (in dotted lines) on the pallet 3.

Ces moyens de localisation 43 sont par exemple réalisés sous forme d'un capteur tactile avec une technologie résistive, capacitive ou encore optique. A l'intérieur de la surface de commande 44, on a indiqué six positions 45 de commande ou de sélection.These locating means 43 are for example made in the form of a touch sensor with a resistive, capacitive or optical technology. Inside the control surface 44, six control or selection positions 45 have been indicated.

Dans le cas, où le dispositif de commande est associé à un écran d'affichage 46 (voir figure 3), ces six positions 45 correspondent par exemple à six sélections possibles d'un menu déroulant qui peut être affiché sur l'écran.In the case, where the control device is associated with a display screen 46 (see figure 3 ), these six positions 45 correspond for example to six possible selections of a drop-down menu that can be displayed on the screen.

Par ailleurs, le dispositif de commande comprend des moyens de détection 47 de la position de la palette (voir figure 2), par exemple un commutateur /interrupteur qui est activé par l'extrémité libre de la palette 3 lorsque celle-ci est abaissée en position de validation.Furthermore, the control device comprises detection means 47 of the position of the pallet (see figure 2 ), for example a switch / switch that is activated by the free end of the pallet 3 when the latter is lowered into the validation position.

Selon une variante, on envisage que le commutateur / interrupteur remplit la fonction des moyens élastiques permettant à la palette 3 de revenir en position de repos.According to a variant, it is envisaged that the switch / switch performs the function of the elastic means allowing the pallet 3 to return to the rest position.

Le fait de glisser et de déplacer un doigt à l'intérieur de la surface de commande 44 permet de sélectionner une position de menu ou une commande. Puis l'abaissement de la palette permet de valider le choix par activation des moyens de détection 47. La « validation » est synonyme de prise en compte d'une commande dans le cadre de la présente invention.Sliding and moving a finger within control surface 44 allows selection of a menu position or control. Then lowering the pallet validates the choice by activation of the detection means 47. The "validation" is synonymous with taking into account a command in the context of the present invention.

On note que l'effet haptique provoqué par les moyens 14 est différent de celui obtenu par l'activation de l'interrupteur / commutateur 47 ce qui contribue à un ressenti ergonomique agréable par l'utilisateur.Note that the haptic effect caused by the means 14 is different from that obtained by the activation of the switch / switch 47 which contributes to a pleasant ergonomic feeling by the user.

La figure 3 montre un schéma synoptique d'un dispositif de commande selon l'invention.The figure 3 shows a block diagram of a control device according to the invention.

On y a représenté les moyens de localisation d'un organe de commande 43, ce qui permet par exemple la sélection d'une fonction, une unité de traitement 48, l'écran d'affichage 46 et les moyens 14 d'application d'une vibration à la palette 3 et les moyens 47 de détection de la position de la palette 3.The locating means of a control member 43 are represented, which allows, for example, the selection of a function, a processing unit 48, the display screen 46 and the application means 14. a vibration in the pallet 3 and the means 47 for detecting the position of the pallet 3.

En recevant un signal des moyens de localisation 43 dans le cadre d'une sélection d'une fonction, l'unité de traitement 48 commande l'écran 46 pour mettre par exemple le choix en surbrillance. Parallèlement, l'unité de traitement 48 envoie un signal d'activation aux moyens 14 pour signaler par un retour haptique / kinésique à l'utilisateur la prise en compte de sa sélection. Puis, lorsque l'utilisateur valide son choix, la palette 3 est abaissée par l'utilisateur par un simple appui et le commutateur 47 change de position ce qui est transmis à l'unité de traitement 48. L'unité de traitement 48 envoi un signal en conséquence à l'organe électrique ou électronique à commander.By receiving a signal from the locating means 43 as part of a selection of a function, the processing unit 48 controls the screen 46 to highlight for example the choice. Meanwhile, the processing unit 48 sends an activation signal to the means 14 to signal by a haptic / kinetic feedback to the user taking into account its selection. Then, when the user validates his choice, the pallet 3 is lowered by the user by a simple press and the switch 47 changes position which is transmitted to the processing unit 48. The processing unit 48 sends a signal accordingly to the electrical or electronic organ to be controlled.

On comprend donc que l'invention permet d'appliquer un mouvement de vibration à une palette de validation mobile pour obtenir un retour haptique / kinésique, ceci en réduisant les risques de génération de bruit et de résonances.It is thus understood that the invention makes it possible to apply a vibration movement to a mobile validation pallet to obtain a haptic / kinetic return, this by reducing the risks of noise generation and resonances.

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  1. Control device for electric or electronic members, comprising a pad (3) articulated about an axis of articulation (7) allowing a pivoting movement of the pad (3) between a position of rest and a position of validation, and means (43) of locating a control member such as a user's finger (12), inside of a control area (44) on the pad (3), characterized in that it furthermore comprises means (14) of application of a movement of vibration to the pad (3) capable of being activated according to the positions of the control member detected by the locating means and arranged such as to apply the movement of vibration to the pad (3) by the intermediary of the axis of articulation (7, 9) of the pad (3).
  2. Control device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the axis of articulation (7) is arranged on a pad support (5) which is supported by the means (14) of application of a movement of vibration.
  3. Control device according to Claim 2, characterized in that the means (14) of application of a movement of vibration are arranged such as to apply the movement of vibration parallel (21) with the axis of articulation (7) of the pad (3).
  4. Control device according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it furthermore comprises an elastic element (23) interposed between the pad (3) and the pad support (5).
  5. Control device according to Claim 4, characterized in that the elastic element (23) comprises elastic rings (25) arranged at the level of the axis of articulation (7).
  6. Control device according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the means (14) of application of a movement of vibration are formed by at least one vibrator (15) comprising a solenoid (19).
  7. Control device according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the means (14) of application of a movement of vibration are formed by at least one vibrator (15) comprising a flyweight driven by an electric motor.
  8. Control device according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the means (14) of application of a movement of vibration are formed by at least one vibrator (15) comprising a piezoelectric component.
  9. Control device according to any one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the means (14) of application of a movement of vibration comprise three vibrators (15) supporting the pad support (5) in the manner of a tripod.
  10. Control device according to any one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that it furthermore comprises a means (47) of detection of the position of validation of the pad (3).
  11. Control device according to Claim 10, characterized in that the means (47) of detection comprise a switch activated by the pad (3).
  12. Control device according to Claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the position of validation of the pad is the end-of-travel position obtained when the pad (3) is pressed.
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