EP2101340A1 - Commutateur électrique, notamment commutateur d'outil électrique - Google Patents

Commutateur électrique, notamment commutateur d'outil électrique Download PDF

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EP2101340A1
EP2101340A1 EP09003524A EP09003524A EP2101340A1 EP 2101340 A1 EP2101340 A1 EP 2101340A1 EP 09003524 A EP09003524 A EP 09003524A EP 09003524 A EP09003524 A EP 09003524A EP 2101340 A1 EP2101340 A1 EP 2101340A1
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Frank Hacke
Christian Gabriel
Gerhard Niklewski
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H3/00Mechanisms for operating contacts
    • H01H3/02Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch
    • H01H3/20Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch wherein an auxiliary movement thereof, or of an attachment thereto, is necessary before the main movement is possible or effective, e.g. for unlatching, for coupling
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H21/00Switches operated by an operating part in the form of a pivotable member acted upon directly by a solid body, e.g. by a hand
    • H01H21/02Details
    • H01H21/04Cases; Covers
    • H01H21/10Casing of switch constituted by a handle serving a purpose other than the actuation of the switch
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H9/00Details of switching devices, not covered by groups H01H1/00 - H01H7/00
    • H01H9/02Bases, casings, or covers
    • H01H9/06Casing of switch constituted by a handle serving a purpose other than the actuation of the switch, e.g. by the handle of a vacuum cleaner
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H9/00Details of switching devices, not covered by groups H01H1/00 - H01H7/00
    • H01H9/02Bases, casings, or covers
    • H01H9/06Casing of switch constituted by a handle serving a purpose other than the actuation of the switch, e.g. by the handle of a vacuum cleaner
    • H01H2009/065Battery operated hand tools in which the battery and the switch are directly connected
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2300/00Orthogonal indexing scheme relating to electric switches, relays, selectors or emergency protective devices covered by H01H
    • H01H2300/024Avoid unwanted operation

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  • the invention relates to an electrical switch according to the preamble of patent claim 1.
  • Such electrical switches find especially for an electric hand tool with an electric motor, such as for a cordless and / or power tool, use.
  • These power tools may be drills, grinders, saws, planers, angle grinders, or the like.
  • an electrical switch with a housing for a power tool is known.
  • the housing contains a contact system.
  • An actuator disposed on the housing is movable between an output and an end position.
  • the actuator acts in the end position switching on the contact system.
  • the switch can be provided with a switch-lock for the actuator in the starting position and / or with a locking device for the actuator in the end position.
  • the switch-on and / or the locking comprises an actuating element and in each case one cooperating with the actuating element blocking element, which may be arranged on the housing.
  • the switch can be provided with the following functions, namely switch with a lock, switch with a switch-lock or switch "normal”, ie a switch equipped with neither lock nor lock. Since the blocking element is designed differently for these functions, different switches are used in conventional switches Housing needed. Alternatively, different tools or tool change inserts have previously been used for the production of the housing, each with such a blocking element by injection molding.
  • the invention has for its object to further develop the switch so that the housing can be used simultaneously for the switch normal and / or switch with locking and / or switch with switch-lock.
  • the blocking element is designed such that an optional interaction with the actuating element for the switch-on and / or for the lock is made possible.
  • the housing is thus suitable either for receiving the switch-lock or the lock or without switch-lock / lock.
  • this particular structural design it is possible by this particular structural design to integrate all three functions mentioned in the same housing without these functions interfere with each other. This saves costs because the injection molding tool for the housing requires no additional tool change inserts. Further embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.
  • the blocking element is arranged on the housing such that the locking element is immersed in movement of the actuating member in the end position in a recess in the actuating member, without obstruction of the actuating member.
  • the actuating member is hollow at the corresponding point inside and comprises the locking element in the end position, which contributes to the compactness of the switch.
  • the housing may conventionally include a socket in which the contact system is received and a cover.
  • the actuator is movable, for example, pivotally mounted on the cover.
  • the actuator may be located on the actuator.
  • the actuating element is movably mounted on the actuating member.
  • the blocking element is configured in approximately U-shaped with a passage limited by walls.
  • the blocking element may further comprise a stop for the switch-on lock in a simple embodiment.
  • the stop may be partially projecting into the passage on one leg of the U.
  • the stop on the end facing away from the lid of the passage be located in the direction of movement of the actuating member projecting.
  • the blocking element may have a link for the lock.
  • the gate can be arranged at the base of the U at the end of the passage facing the lid with a recess.
  • the actuating element for the switch-on has a movable counter-stop, whereby in the initial position of the counter-stop in abutment against the stop for blocking the movement of the actuator.
  • the counter-stop can be moved out of contact with the stop when actuated by the user, which leads to the release of the movement of the actuating member. Only then, the actuator can be moved from the output to the end position to put the power tool in operation, in which case the counter stop located out of abutment against the stop dips unhindered in the passage during movement of the actuator.
  • the actuator for locking has a movable hook, wherein the hook is formed so narrow that it dips into the passage past the stop on movement of the actuator.
  • the actuator is pivotally mounted on the actuator.
  • the actuating element can also be acted upon by means of a spring for return.
  • the compact arrangement it is advisable to arrange the spring on the side facing away from the compression spring of the holder.
  • the blocking element is integrally formed together with the stop and gate.
  • the blocking element and / or the lid and / or the base made of a thermoplastic material, which are produced by injection molding.
  • the locking element and the lid are then produced in one piece during their manufacture.
  • the switch-lock can also act as a transport lock for the actuator. This prevents unintentional switching on during transport of the power tool, which increases the safety for the user.
  • a type of multi-function lid for a device switch with integrated switch-lock, transport lock and / or locking in the actuator which is designed for example in the manner of a pusher created.
  • the switch is equipped with a detent, then the narrow Arrerierhebel immersed in the operation of the pusher in the scenery.
  • the hook pivots into the gate, whereby the switch is locked. Repeated actuation of the trigger releases the locking by the return spring. If the lock is actuated first and then the pusher, then the locking hook slides freely on the backdrop down, so that the function lock is possible.
  • the switch is equipped with a switch-on lock
  • the wide lever of the switch-on lock or the transport lock pushes against its stop when the push-button is actuated.
  • the switch is secured against accidental switching. If the switch-on lock or transport lock and only then the trigger is pressed, the barrier rib pivots into the free area of the gate and clears the way.
  • the advantages achieved by the invention are in particular that cost savings are realized by no production of interchangeable inserts for the tool for the production of the lid is necessary.
  • a constant modification of the tool depending on the desired equipment variant for the switch is eliminated.
  • the storage is simplified because only one cover instead of three different covers are needed as before.
  • no conversion of the assembly and / or testing devices depending on manufactured variant of the switch is necessary, which allows a more flexible manufacturing changeover to another variant.
  • FIG. 1 there is shown an electrical switch 1 suitable for use with an electric hand tool with an electric motor, such as for a cordless and / or mains power tool.
  • the electric tools can be, for example, drills, grinders, saws, planers, angle grinders or the like.
  • the switch 1 is suitable for use in the handle of a two-hand angle grinder.
  • the switch 1 has a housing 2 for receiving a contact system 3 indicated only schematically.
  • an actuating member 4 which is movable between an initial position and an end position is arranged in the manner of a pusher, which serves for switching action on the contact system 3.
  • the contact system 3 is turned off when the actuator 4 is in the starting position. If, however, the actuating member 4 is in the end position, the contact system 3 is switched on.
  • the switch 1 may be provided with a switch-lock and / or with a lock for the actuator 4.
  • the switch-lock and / or the locking comprises an actuating element 5 and a cooperating with the actuating element 5, in Fig. 5 visible locking element 6. If the switch 1 is not equipped with these special functions, so eliminates the actuator 5. The locking element 6 is then still present, but has no function in this case.
  • the blocking element 6 is arranged on the housing 2 such that the locking element 6 is immersed in movement of the actuating member 4 in the end position in a recess 7 in the actuator 4. A hindrance to the movement of the Actuator 4 is thus excluded if it is a switch 1 without switch-lock or locking, so is a normal switch 1. Further, the blocking element 6 is designed such that an optional interaction with the actuating element 5 for the switch-lock according to Fig. 3 and / or for locking according to Fig. 4 is possible. The switch 1 is thus optionally designed for receiving the switch-on lock or the lock or without switch-lock / lock.
  • the housing 2 comprises a base 8 and a cover 9.
  • the actuator 4 is movable, namely pivotally mounted on a bearing 10, the cover 9.
  • the actuator 5 is located on the actuator 4, according to FIG. 3 or FIG. 4 mounted on the actuator 4 by means of a pivot bearing 11 for pivoting movable.
  • the blocking element 6 is arranged on the cover 9, in approximately perpendicular to the lid 9 projecting, as shown in the Fig. 5 can be seen.
  • the blocking element 6 is designed approximately U-shaped, wherein walls 16, 17 of the U define a passage 20.
  • the blocking element 6 is in Fig. 5 shown cut so that the wall 16 parallel to the wall of the U is omitted.
  • the blocking element 6 also has a stop 12 for the switch-on lock, wherein the stop 12 is arranged in the manner of a rib on a leg 16 of the U, so that the stop 12 projects partially into the passage 20. Furthermore, the stop 12 at the end facing away from the cover 9 of the passage 20, arranged in the direction of movement of the actuator 4 projecting.
  • the blocking element 6 furthermore has a link 14 for the locking, wherein the link 14 is arranged on the base 17 of the U at the end of the passage 20 facing the cover 9 with a recess 18.
  • the blocking element 6 has a stop 12 for the switch-on lock, as well as in FIG Fig. 3 you can see.
  • the actuating element 5 for the lockout has a wide, movable counter-stop 13 in the manner of a locking rib, so that in the starting position of the actuator 4, the counter-stop 13 is in contact with the stop 12 or immediately upon attempting movement of the actuator 4 in abutment against the stop 12 arrived. Consequently, the movement of the actuator 4 in locked the type of lock-in.
  • the actuating element 5 with appropriate operation by the user in the initial position of the counter-stop 13 out of engagement with the stop 12 is movable, whereby a release of the movement of the actuator 4 takes place.
  • the actuator 4 can then be moved to turn on the contact system 3 in the end position, as shown by the detail view in the right Fig. 3 can be seen by the counter-stop 13 immersed in movement of the actuator 4 in the passage 20.
  • the lockout can also be used as a transport lock for the actuator 4, so that an accidental turning on the switch 1 during transport of the power tool is avoided, which contributes to increasing the safety of the user.
  • the blocking element 6 furthermore has a link 14 for the locking, as in FIG Fig. 4 you can see.
  • the actuating element 5 for the locking has a movable hook 15.
  • the hook 15 is formed so narrow that it can submerge on movement of the actuator 4 on stop 12 in the passage.
  • the hook 15 can be brought into latching engagement with the link 14, as is apparent from the detail view on the right Fig. 4 can be seen.
  • a rear grip of the hook 15 in the recess 18 on the gate 14 whereby the actuator 4 is held in the end position. Consequently, then a locking of the actuator 4 is made in the end position.
  • the blocking element 6 is configured approximately U-shaped.
  • the stops 12 are arranged on a respective leg 16 of the U in the direction of movement of the actuating member 4 projecting.
  • the gate 14 is arranged on the base 17 of the U with a recess 18 for the rear grip of the hook 15.
  • a compression spring 19 for the return of the actuator 4 from the end position to the starting position is arranged between the cover 9 and a holder 21 on the actuator 4, as can be seen from Fig. 4 recognizes.
  • the compression spring 19 is located between the two legs 16 on the side facing away from the base 17 of the U's of the locking element 6, whereby the compression spring 19 is guided accordingly.
  • the actuating element 5 is pivotably mounted on the actuating member 4, wherein the Actuator 5 by means of a spring 22 is reset.
  • the spring 22 is arranged on the side facing away from the compression spring 19 of the holder 21.
  • the blocking element 6 is integrally configured together with stop 12 and gate 14, in particular the Fig. 5 can be seen.
  • the blocking element 6 and / or the lid 9 and / or the base 8 are made of a thermoplastic material and are produced by means of injection molding in a corresponding tool.
  • the locking element 6 and the cover 9 are then made in one piece in their manufacture in a tool, so that the lid 9 serves as a kind of multi-function lid for a switch with or without switch-lock and / or with locking.
  • the invention is not limited to the described and illustrated embodiments. Rather, it also encompasses all expert developments within the scope of the invention defined by the claims.
  • the invention can be used not only in power tool switches in power tools, but can also be found on other switches, such as those for household electrical appliances, electrical gardening equipment, machine tools o. The like., Use.
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