EP2126658B1 - Control element for a motor vehicle - Google Patents

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EP2126658B1
EP2126658B1 EP08734693A EP08734693A EP2126658B1 EP 2126658 B1 EP2126658 B1 EP 2126658B1 EP 08734693 A EP08734693 A EP 08734693A EP 08734693 A EP08734693 A EP 08734693A EP 2126658 B1 EP2126658 B1 EP 2126658B1
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G9/00—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously
    • G05G9/02—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only
    • G05G9/04—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously
    • G05G9/047—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H25/00—Switches with compound movement of handle or other operating part
    • H01H25/04—Operating part movable angularly in more than one plane, e.g. joystick
    • H01H25/041—Operating part movable angularly in more than one plane, e.g. joystick having a generally flat operating member depressible at different locations to operate different controls
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G9/00—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously
    • G05G9/02—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only
    • G05G9/04—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously
    • G05G9/047—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks
    • G05G2009/04703—Mounting of controlling member
    • G05G2009/04707—Mounting of controlling member with ball joint
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H25/00—Switches with compound movement of handle or other operating part
    • H01H25/04—Operating part movable angularly in more than one plane, e.g. joystick
    • H01H25/041—Operating part movable angularly in more than one plane, e.g. joystick having a generally flat operating member depressible at different locations to operate different controls
    • H01H2025/046—Operating part movable angularly in more than one plane, e.g. joystick having a generally flat operating member depressible at different locations to operate different controls having a spherical bearing between operating member and housing or bezel

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  • the invention relates to a control element with a button which is pivotally mounted in a housing about two spatial axes, wherein a ball-like guide is arranged with four crosswise arranged on the key arms and associated with a button circuit board and a contact mat disposed thereon.
  • control elements according to the invention are used for example in vehicles to control electrical and / or electronic components. These controls should be able to trigger several functions, for example, to reduce the number of controls and / or operate various functions associated with a device. Such controls are also known by the term toggle button and are installed, for example in steering wheels, for adjusting the exterior mirror or the seat in motor vehicles.
  • the DE 100 63 760 A1 describes an operating element with an actuating element, in which the latter is pivotable about two spatial axes.
  • a pickup is arranged with a corresponding evaluation circuit.
  • An operating surface of the operating member is provided with a trough-shaped recess for engaging a finger of a hand. This is to combine the advantages of a trackball with those of a joystick.
  • the operating element requires complex electronics and evaluation of the signals and builds relatively high.
  • the US 2002/0066653 A1 describes an input device in which at least one key is arranged in a housing.
  • the button is mounted in a ball socket-shaped recess of the housing, wherein the button has a corresponding spherical bottom.
  • the key has four rectangular offset, pointing down into the housing punch associated with corresponding recesses in the housing. To operate the key, it is pressed at a position where one of the punches is arranged. As a result, the key tilts and pushes the stamp through the appropriate Recess on an associated switch.
  • the leadership of the key is not very accurate, because it can occur in an actuation between two punches to faulty circuits and / or jamming.
  • rocker switch which can trigger a two-stage switching with each Wippraum.
  • the rocker switch has a housing in which an interior space in the form of a spherical layer is formed. In the ball layer is performed with a trained also as a ball layer part of the rocker. Both spherical layers are designed in such a way that, starting from the lower sectional plane of the spherical layers to the upper sectional plane, the circumference of the spherical layers decreases. Therefore, the rocker must also be supported downwards. All contacts and contact elements of the rocker switch are arranged on a silicone mat. This known rocker switch is expensive to manufacture.
  • EP 1 426 991 discloses another rocker switch.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a control for motor vehicles, which can trigger several functions and is simple in construction and has a precise guide for the operation.
  • an operating element with a button which is pivotally mounted in a housing about two spatial axes, wherein a ball-like guide is arranged with four on the key cross-shaped arms and associated with the button circuit board and a thereon arranged contact mat.
  • the arms are mounted on its underside on a arranged in the housing tip and on its upper side in a spherical shell, they can be tilted by means of the key.
  • a pin attached to the housing is arranged in each corner formed by the arms. This limits the tilting movements to the directions in which the arms extend. As a result, a safe and easy guide for the operation is guaranteed.
  • the convexity of the sides of the arms causes the pins to directly contact the arms without obstructing tilting transverse to the longitudinal direction of the arm in question.
  • the circular cross section of the pins results in minimal contact surfaces between the pins and the arms and thus low friction, which improves the feel of the operating element.
  • the dependent claim relates to the advantageous embodiment of the invention.
  • the conical shape of the tip ensures high stability.
  • a button 2 is arranged above a cuboidal housing 1.
  • the button is connected to four arms 3, which - are stored in the housing 1 - centric in plan view.
  • an opening 6 is centrally inserted, wherein in the interior of the housing 1, a concentric region around the opening 6 is formed as a zone of a spherical shell.
  • a surface of the button 2 has four trough-like depressions in a peripheral region, which are distributed at right angles and correspond to switching directions.
  • the arms 3 are arranged in the shape of an isosceles right-angled cross.
  • a conical recess 4 is centrally embedded with upward tapering.
  • a rod-shaped extension 5 is formed. This protrudes through the opening 6.
  • the key 2 is fixed, for example by latching.
  • a rib 7 in the form of a partial spherical layer is arranged on each arm 3.
  • the outer diameter of the ribs 7 corresponds to the inner diameter of the spherical shell.
  • the arms 3, the extension 5 and the ribs 7 are integrally formed.
  • the arms 3 are convexly formed in a region close to the center on their side flanks.
  • an intermediate bottom 1b is arranged as a separate part of the housing 1 below the arms 3.
  • an upwardly facing tip 8 is formed in the form of a cone with a cylindrical foot.
  • the opening angle of the tip 8 is smaller than that of the recess 4.
  • the difference of the opening angle is determined depending on the required switching path.
  • a cross-shaped leaf spring 9 with four tongues is arranged so that each of the tongues runs parallel to an associated arm 3 and exerts an upward force against it.
  • the leaf spring 9 is clamped on the cylindrical foot of the top 8.
  • the pins 10 are arranged so that in each corner formed by the arms 3, the pin 10 and this touches the two adjacent arms 3.
  • the pins 10 have a circular cross-section and close in height with the upper edge of the arms 3 at the transition to the ribs 7 from.
  • the contact mat 11 comprises four switching domes 11a. Each of the switching domes 11a is associated with one of the arms 3 and placed under its end region. Between each switching dome 11a and the associated arm 3, a plunger 13 is arranged, which is guided vertically displaceable in the intermediate bottom 1b.
  • a lower part of the housing 1 is formed as a removable bottom 1 c.
  • each arm 3 On an underside of each arm 3 may be inserted between the end of the associated tongue of the leaf spring 9 and the plunger a locking groove.
  • a veneer can be arranged between the housing 1 and the button 2.
  • an operator presses the key 2 from a rest position in the direction corresponding to a desired function, with the corresponding tray assisting orientation.
  • the pressure causes the key 2 and the arms 3 to tilt about the tip 8 and the corresponding arm 3 is moved downwards.
  • the corresponding switching dome 11a is moved over the associated plunger 13 down and so a switch contact on the circuit board 10 is closed.
  • the arms 3 and the button 2 are reset by the force of the leaf spring 9 and / or the switching dome 11 a in the rest position.
  • the restoring force of the switching dome is basically sufficient to return the key 2 and the arms 3 to their original position.
  • the detent spring 9 can also be omitted, or, as already described, can be specifically used as an additional detent.

Abstract

A control element including at least four switches for electrical/electronic functions having a precise guidance for operation, where mount arms are disposed in a cross shape on their underside on a tip disposed in a housing, and on their top side in a spherical shell, and a pin is attached to the housing in each corner formed by the arms.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Bedienelement mit einer Taste, die in einem Gehäuse um zwei Raumachsen verschwenkbar gelagert ist, wobei eine kugelartige Führung angeordnet ist, mit vier an der Taste kreuzförmig angeordneten Armen und mit einer der Taste zugeordneten Leiterplatte sowie einer darauf angeordneten Kontaktmatte.The invention relates to a control element with a button which is pivotally mounted in a housing about two spatial axes, wherein a ball-like guide is arranged with four crosswise arranged on the key arms and associated with a button circuit board and a contact mat disposed thereon.

Die erfindungsgemäßen Bedienelemente werden zum Beispiel in Fahrzeugen eingesetzt, um elektrische und/oder elektronische Bauteile anzusteuern. Diese Bedienelemente sollen mehrere Funktionen auslösen können, um zum Beispiel die Anzahl der Bedienelemente zu verringern und/oder verschiedene, einem Gerät zugeordnete Funktionen zu betätigen. Solche Bedienelemente sind auch unter dem Begriff Toggle-Taste bekannt und werden zum Beispiel in Lenkräder, zur Verstellung des Aussenspiegels oder des Sitzes in Kraftfahrzeugen eingebaut.The control elements according to the invention are used for example in vehicles to control electrical and / or electronic components. These controls should be able to trigger several functions, for example, to reduce the number of controls and / or operate various functions associated with a device. Such controls are also known by the term toggle button and are installed, for example in steering wheels, for adjusting the exterior mirror or the seat in motor vehicles.

Die DE 100 63 760 A1 beschreibt ein Bedienelement mit einem Betätigungselement, bei dem das Letztere um zwei Raumachsen schwenkbar ist. Zur Erfassung der Bewegungen des Betätigungselements ist ein Aufnehmer mit einer entsprechenden Auswerteschaltung angeordnet. Eine Bedienoberfläche des Betätigungselements ist mit einer muldenförmigen Vertiefung zum Eingreifen eines Fingers einer Hand versehen. Hierdurch sollen die Vorteile eines Trackballs mit denen eines Joysticks kombiniert werden. Das Bedienelement erfordert eine aufwändige Elektronik und Auswertung der Signale und baut relativ hoch.The DE 100 63 760 A1 describes an operating element with an actuating element, in which the latter is pivotable about two spatial axes. For detecting the movements of the actuating element, a pickup is arranged with a corresponding evaluation circuit. An operating surface of the operating member is provided with a trough-shaped recess for engaging a finger of a hand. This is to combine the advantages of a trackball with those of a joystick. The operating element requires complex electronics and evaluation of the signals and builds relatively high.

Die US 2002/0066653 A1 beschreibt eine Eingabe-Vorrichtung, bei der zumindest eine Taste in einem Gehäuse angeordnet ist. Die Taste ist in einer kugelpfannenförmigen Ausnehmung des Gehäuses gelagert, wobei die Taste eine entsprechende kugelförmige Unterseite aufweist. Die Taste weist vier rechtwinklig versetzte, nach unten in das Gehäuse weisende Stempel auf, denen entsprechende Aussparungen in dem Gehäuse zugeordnet sind. Zum Betätigen der Taste wird diese an einer Stelle, wo einer der Stempel angeordnet ist, gedrückt. Hierdurch kippt die Taste und schiebt den Stempel durch die entsprechende Aussparung auf einen zugeordneten Schalter. Die Führung der Taste ist wenig präzise, weil es bei einem Betätigen zwischen zwei Stempeln zu Fehlschaltungen und/oder zu einem Verklemmen kommen kann.The US 2002/0066653 A1 describes an input device in which at least one key is arranged in a housing. The button is mounted in a ball socket-shaped recess of the housing, wherein the button has a corresponding spherical bottom. The key has four rectangular offset, pointing down into the housing punch associated with corresponding recesses in the housing. To operate the key, it is pressed at a position where one of the punches is arranged. As a result, the key tilts and pushes the stamp through the appropriate Recess on an associated switch. The leadership of the key is not very accurate, because it can occur in an actuation between two punches to faulty circuits and / or jamming.

Aus der US 6,080,941 ist ein für mehrere Kipprichtungen ausgelegter Wippschalter bekannt, der mit jeder Wipprichtung ein zweistufiges Schalten auslösen kann. Der Wippschalter weist ein Gehäuse auf, in dem ein Innenraum in Form einer Kugelschicht ausgebildet ist. In der Kugelschicht ist mit einem ebenfalls als Kugelschicht ausgebildeter Teil der Wippe geführt. Beide Kugelschichten sind so ausgeführt, dass ausgehend von der unteren Schnittebene der Kugelschichten zur oberen Schnittebene der Umfang der Kugelschichten abnimmt. Daher muss die Wippe zusätzlich nach unten abgestützt sein. Alle Kontakte und Kontaktelemente des Wippschalters sind auf einer Silikonmatte angeordnet. Dieser bekannte Wippschalter ist aufwändig herzustellen.From the US 6,080,941 is a designed for several tilt directions rocker switch is known, which can trigger a two-stage switching with each Wipprichtung. The rocker switch has a housing in which an interior space in the form of a spherical layer is formed. In the ball layer is performed with a trained also as a ball layer part of the rocker. Both spherical layers are designed in such a way that, starting from the lower sectional plane of the spherical layers to the upper sectional plane, the circumference of the spherical layers decreases. Therefore, the rocker must also be supported downwards. All contacts and contact elements of the rocker switch are arranged on a silicone mat. This known rocker switch is expensive to manufacture.

EP 1 426 991 offenbart einen weiteren Wippschalter. EP 1 426 991 discloses another rocker switch.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, ein Bedienelement für Kraftfahrzeuge zu schaffen, das mehrere Funktionen auslösen kann und dabei einfach gebaut ist sowie eine präzise Führung für die Bedienung aufweist.The object of the invention is to provide a control for motor vehicles, which can trigger several functions and is simple in construction and has a precise guide for the operation.

Die Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, dass ein Bedienelement mit einer Taste, die in einem Gehäuse um zwei Raumachsen verschwenkbar gelagert ist, wobei eine kugelartige Führung angeordnet ist, mit vier an der Taste kreuzförmig angeordneten Armen und mit einer der Taste zugeordneten Leiterplatte sowie einer darauf angeordneten Kontaktmatte. Dadurch dass die Arme an ihrer Unterseite auf einer in dem Gehäuse angeordneten Spitze und an ihrer Oberseite in einer Kugelschale gelagert sind, können sie mit Hilfe der Taste gekippt werden. Zur Führung der Kippbewegungen ist in jeder von den Armen gebildeten Ecke ein an dem Gehäuse befestigter Zapfen angeordnet. Dies begrenzt die Kippbewegungen auf die Richtungen, in die sich die Arme erstrecken. Hierdurch ist eine sichere und einfache Führung für die Bedienung gewährleistet.The object is achieved in that an operating element with a button which is pivotally mounted in a housing about two spatial axes, wherein a ball-like guide is arranged with four on the key cross-shaped arms and associated with the button circuit board and a thereon arranged contact mat. The fact that the arms are mounted on its underside on a arranged in the housing tip and on its upper side in a spherical shell, they can be tilted by means of the key. To guide the tilting movements, a pin attached to the housing is arranged in each corner formed by the arms. This limits the tilting movements to the directions in which the arms extend. As a result, a safe and easy guide for the operation is guaranteed.

Die konvexe Ausbildung der Seiten der Arme zumindest im Bereich der Zapfen bewirkt, dass die Zapfen direkt die Arme berühren können, ohne dass ein Kippen quer zur Längsrichtung des betreffenden Arms behindert ist. Hierdurch ist eine sehr exakte Führung möglich. Der kreisförmige Querschnitt der Zapfen ergibt minimale Berührungsflächen zwischen den Zapfen und den Armen und somit eine geringe Reibung, was die Haptik des Bedienelements verbessert.The convexity of the sides of the arms, at least in the area of the pins, causes the pins to directly contact the arms without obstructing tilting transverse to the longitudinal direction of the arm in question. As a result, a very precise guidance is possible. The circular cross section of the pins results in minimal contact surfaces between the pins and the arms and thus low friction, which improves the feel of the operating element.

Der Unteranspruch betrifft die vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung.The dependent claim relates to the advantageous embodiment of the invention.

Durch die kegelförmige Ausbildung der Spitze ist eine hohe Stabilität gewährleistet.The conical shape of the tip ensures high stability.

Die Erfindung wird anhand eines in der Zeichnung vereinfacht dargestellten Beispiels weiter erläutert. Es zeigen

Figur 1
einen Längsschnitt eines Bedienelements und
Figur 2
eine Draufsicht des Bedienelements, wobei eine Taste nur angedeutet und ein oberer Teil eines Gehäuses entfernt ist.
The invention will be further explained with reference to an example simplified in the drawing. Show it
FIG. 1
a longitudinal section of an operating element and
FIG. 2
a plan view of the control element, with a key only hinted and an upper part of a housing is removed.

Die Seitenangaben sind auf die Figuren bezogen und berücksichtigen nicht eine Einbausituation in ein Fahrzeug.The page details are based on the figures and do not consider an installation situation in a vehicle.

Wie aus den Figuren ersichtlich ist über einem quaderförmigen Gehäuse 1 eine Taste 2 angeordnet. Die Taste ist mit vier Armen 3 verbunden, die - in der Draufsicht zentrisch - in dem Gehäuse 1 gelagert sind. Oben in das Gehäuse 1 ist zentrisch eine Öffnung 6 eingelassen, wobei im Inneren des Gehäuses 1 ein konzentrischer Bereich um die Öffnung 6 als Zone einer Kugelschale ausgebildet ist.As can be seen from the figures, a button 2 is arranged above a cuboidal housing 1. The button is connected to four arms 3, which - are stored in the housing 1 - centric in plan view. Above in the housing 1, an opening 6 is centrally inserted, wherein in the interior of the housing 1, a concentric region around the opening 6 is formed as a zone of a spherical shell.

Eine Oberfläche der Taste 2 weist in einem Umfangsbereich vier muldenartige Vertiefungen auf, die rechtwinklig versetzt verteilt sind und Schaltrichtungen entsprechen.A surface of the button 2 has four trough-like depressions in a peripheral region, which are distributed at right angles and correspond to switching directions.

Die Arme 3 sind in Form eines gleichschenkligen rechtwinkligen Kreuzes angeordnet. An der Unterseite des Kreuzes ist zentrisch eine kegelförmige Vertiefung 4 mit nach oben weisender Verjüngung eingelassen. Gegenüber der Vertiefung 4 ist ein stabförmiger Fortsatz 5 ausgebildet. Dieser ragt durch die Öffnung 6. Am Ende des Fortsatzes 5 ist die Taste 2 befestigt, zum Beispiel durch Verrasten. Unmittelbar angrenzend an den Fortsatz 5 ist auf jedem Arm 3 eine Rippe 7 in Form einer Teil-Kugelschicht angeordnet. Der Außendurchmesser der Rippen 7 entspricht dem Innendurchmesser der Kugelschale. Die Arme 3, der Fortsatz 5 und die Rippen 7 sind einstückig ausgebildet. Die Arme 3 sind in einem zentrumsnahen Bereich an ihren Seitenflanken konvex geformt.The arms 3 are arranged in the shape of an isosceles right-angled cross. On the underside of the cross a conical recess 4 is centrally embedded with upward tapering. Opposite the recess 4, a rod-shaped extension 5 is formed. This protrudes through the opening 6. At the end of the extension 5, the key 2 is fixed, for example by latching. Immediately adjacent to the extension 5, a rib 7 in the form of a partial spherical layer is arranged on each arm 3. The outer diameter of the ribs 7 corresponds to the inner diameter of the spherical shell. The arms 3, the extension 5 and the ribs 7 are integrally formed. The arms 3 are convexly formed in a region close to the center on their side flanks.

Zwischen der oberen und unteren Seite des Gehäuses 1 und parallel zu diesen Seiten ist ein Zwischenboden 1b als separates Teil des Gehäuses 1 unterhalb der Arme 3 angeordnet. Zentrisch auf dem Zwischenboden 1b ist eine nach oben weisende Spitze 8 in Form eines Kegels mit zylindrischem Fuß ausgebildet. Der Öffnungswinkel der Spitze 8 ist kleiner als der der Vertiefung 4. Hierbei ist der Unterschied der Öffnungswinkel in Abhängigkeit von dem erforderlichen Schaltweg bestimmt. Zwischen dem Zwischenboden 1b und den Armen 3 ist eine kreuzförmige Blattfeder 9 mit vier Zungen so angeordnet, dass jede der Zungen parallel zu einem zugeordneten Arm 3 verläuft und gegen diesen eine nach oben wirkende Kraft ausübt. Hierbei ist die Blattfeder 9 auf den zylindrischen Fuß der Spitze 8 geklemmt.Between the upper and lower sides of the housing 1 and parallel to these sides, an intermediate bottom 1b is arranged as a separate part of the housing 1 below the arms 3. Centrally on the intermediate bottom 1b is an upwardly facing tip 8 is formed in the form of a cone with a cylindrical foot. The opening angle of the tip 8 is smaller than that of the recess 4. Here, the difference of the opening angle is determined depending on the required switching path. Between the intermediate bottom 1b and the arms 3, a cross-shaped leaf spring 9 with four tongues is arranged so that each of the tongues runs parallel to an associated arm 3 and exerts an upward force against it. Here, the leaf spring 9 is clamped on the cylindrical foot of the top 8.

Auf dem Zwischenboden 1b sind vier nach oben weisende Zapfen 10 ausgebildet. Hierbei sind die Zapfen 10 so angeordnet, dass in jeder durch die Arme 3 gebildeten Ecke einer der Zapfen 10 ist und dieser die beiden angrenzenden Arme 3 berührt. Die Zapfen 10 haben einen kreisförmigen Querschnitt und schließen in ihrer Höhe mit der Oberkante der Arme 3 am Übergang zu den Rippen 7 ab.On the intermediate bottom 1b four upwardly facing pins 10 are formed. Here, the pins 10 are arranged so that in each corner formed by the arms 3, the pin 10 and this touches the two adjacent arms 3. The pins 10 have a circular cross-section and close in height with the upper edge of the arms 3 at the transition to the ribs 7 from.

Unter und parallel zu dem Zwischenboden 1b ist eine Leiterplatte 12 und unmittelbar auf dieser eine Kontaktmatte 11 befestigt. Die Kontaktmatte 11 umfasst vier Schaltdome 11a. Jeder der Schaltdome 11a ist einem der Arme 3 zugeordnet und unter dessen Endbereich platziert. Zwischen jedem Schaltdom 11a und dem zugeordneten Arm 3 ist ein Stößel 13 angeordnet, der vertikal verschiebbar in dem Zwischenboden 1b geführt ist.Below and parallel to the intermediate bottom 1b, a circuit board 12 and directly on this a contact mat 11 is attached. The contact mat 11 comprises four switching domes 11a. Each of the switching domes 11a is associated with one of the arms 3 and placed under its end region. Between each switching dome 11a and the associated arm 3, a plunger 13 is arranged, which is guided vertically displaceable in the intermediate bottom 1b.

Ein unterer Teil des Gehäuses 1 ist als abnehmbarer Boden 1 c ausgebildet.A lower part of the housing 1 is formed as a removable bottom 1 c.

An einer Unterseite jedes Arms 3 kann zwischen dem Ende der zugeordneten Zunge der Blattfeder 9 und dem Stößel eine Rast-Nut eingelassen sein.On an underside of each arm 3 may be inserted between the end of the associated tongue of the leaf spring 9 and the plunger a locking groove.

Zwischen dem Gehäuse 1 und der Taste 2 kann eine Verblendung angeordnet sein.Between the housing 1 and the button 2, a veneer can be arranged.

Zum Bedienen drückt ein Bediener die Taste 2 aus einer Ruheposition in die einer gewünschten Funktion entsprechende Richtung, wobei die entsprechende Mulde die Orientierung unterstützt. Der Druck bewirkt, dass die Taste 2 und die Arme 3 um die Spitze 8 kippen und der entsprechende Arm 3 nach unten bewegt wird. Hierdurch wird der entsprechende Schaltdom 11a über den zugeordneten Stößel 13 nach unten bewegt und so ein Schaltkontakt auf der Leiterplatte 10 geschlossen. Sobald der Bediener die Taste 2 loslässt, werden die Arme 3 und die Taste 2 durch die Kraft der Blattfeder 9 und/oder des Schaltdoms 11a in die Ruheposition zurückgesetzt. Zu beachten ist hierbei, dass die Rückstellkraft des Schaltdoms grundsätzlich ausreicht, um die Taste 2 und die Arme 3 in ihre Ausgangsposition zurück zu stellen.To operate, an operator presses the key 2 from a rest position in the direction corresponding to a desired function, with the corresponding tray assisting orientation. The pressure causes the key 2 and the arms 3 to tilt about the tip 8 and the corresponding arm 3 is moved downwards. As a result, the corresponding switching dome 11a is moved over the associated plunger 13 down and so a switch contact on the circuit board 10 is closed. As soon as the operator releases the button 2, the arms 3 and the button 2 are reset by the force of the leaf spring 9 and / or the switching dome 11 a in the rest position. It should be noted here that the restoring force of the switching dome is basically sufficient to return the key 2 and the arms 3 to their original position.

Sind alternativ die Nuten in den Armen 3 eingelassen, rastet beim Drücken ein Ende der Zunge der Blattfeder 9 in die zugeordnete Nut ein. Das Einrasten in die Nut ermöglicht es einmal, wenn dies notwendig ist, die Haptik des Schaltdoms 11a zu verstärken und zweitens ein Zurückstellen des Schaltdoms 11a zu unterstützen, wenn es erforderlich ist. Die Rastfeder 9 kann gegebenenfalls auch weggelassen werden, oder wie bereits beschrieben, gezielt als zusätzliche Rast verwendet werden.Alternatively, when the grooves are recessed in the arms 3, one end of the tongue of the leaf spring 9 snaps into the associated groove when pressed. The engagement in the groove makes it possible, if necessary, to increase the feel of the switching dome 11a and secondly to assist in resetting the switching dome 11a, if necessary. If necessary, the detent spring 9 can also be omitted, or, as already described, can be specifically used as an additional detent.

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  1. Control element, comprising a housing of a key (2), which Is mounted pivotably about two spatial axes in the housing (1, 1 b), with a ball-like guide being provided,
    which comprises four arms (3) disposed on the key (2) In a cross shape and a circuit board (12), which is associated with the key (2), and a contact mat (11) disposed thereon,
    wherein the arms (3) are mounted on their underside on a tip (8) disposed In the housing (1) and on their top side In a spherical shell of the ball-like guide,
    characterised in that a pin (10), which has a circular cross section and Is attached to the housing (1), Is disposed in each corner formed by the arms (3), and that the sides of the arms (3), at least in the area of the pins (10), are configured in a convex manner.
  2. Control element according to claim 1, characterised in that the tip (8) is configured as a cone.
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