EP2215642A1 - Tactile-surface control module, in particular for a motor vehicle - Google Patents

Tactile-surface control module, in particular for a motor vehicle

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EP2215642A1
EP2215642A1 EP08851929A EP08851929A EP2215642A1 EP 2215642 A1 EP2215642 A1 EP 2215642A1 EP 08851929 A EP08851929 A EP 08851929A EP 08851929 A EP08851929 A EP 08851929A EP 2215642 A1 EP2215642 A1 EP 2215642A1
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protective layer
support
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Patrice Laurent
Xavier Drouin
Stéphane DALMAYRAC
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
    • H01H13/702—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard with contacts carried by or formed from layers in a multilayer structure, e.g. membrane switches
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2209/00—Layers
    • H01H2209/046—Properties of the spacer
    • H01H2209/06—Properties of the spacer transparent
    • H—ELECTRICITY
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    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2209/00—Layers
    • H01H2209/068—Properties of the membrane
    • H01H2209/082—Properties of the membrane transparent
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2221/00—Actuators
    • H01H2221/07—Actuators transparent
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2221/00—Actuators
    • H01H2221/074—One molded piece
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2221/00—Actuators
    • H01H2221/076—Protruding in cavity covered by membrane
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2223/00—Casings
    • H01H2223/002—Casings sealed
    • H01H2223/003—Membrane embracing all keys
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2229/00—Manufacturing
    • H01H2229/024—Packing between substrate and membrane
    • H01H2229/028—Adhesive
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2231/00—Applications
    • H01H2231/026—Car

Definitions

  • Control module with a tactile surface, in particular for a motor vehicle
  • the present invention relates to a control module with a tactile surface, in particular for a motor vehicle. More specifically, such a module finds an advantageous application for the controls located at the console between the two front seats of a motor vehicle for example to control air conditioning functions, an audio system, a control system. telephony or a navigation system.
  • the invention can also be applied in a region of the vehicle called the dome which is located at the usual location of the interior rearview mirror, for example to control interior lights, central locking, sunroof, hazard lights or the mood lights.
  • This module can also be used for window regulators, exterior mirrors positioning controls or motorized seat motion controls. Control modules are known capable of illuminating the controls for driving at night in a motor vehicle, the lighting being provided by the rear face.
  • the driver when driving by day, the driver clearly sees a white pictogram on the button, and when driving at night, the backlight allows the driver easy location of the command.
  • Other modules are more likely to provide a feedback hap tick to inform the user that the detection has been made and switching performed.
  • monostable switch control modules such as blistering, to provide a haptic feedback to the user.
  • the blister is a pressure-actuated monostable switch, that is, a device having a stable resting position and an unstable position in which the top of the blistering dome deforms when a effort is applied.
  • the deformation of the blister is proportional to the force applied until a transition of the blister.
  • the blister is deformed abruptly, which allows the generation of haptic feedback to the user, informing him of the realization of a switch in the case where for example a switch s' deflects the blistering dome between the dome and two tracks to be connected to a circuit board.
  • the integration of haptic feedback devices in control modules already having backlighting functionalities is not always easy, especially when the haptic feedback requires the deformation of a protective flexible layer.
  • the touch control surface may then have an irregular appearance, for example with asperities or bulges that can cause premature wear of the control device.
  • the present invention aims to provide a haptic feedback control module with a backlight for better identification of the functions to be controlled, while having a uniform tactile sensation over the entire control surface.
  • the subject of the invention is a tactile surface control module comprising: a flexible protective layer, at least one monostable switch and a rigid mechanical support allowing light to pass through at least one light source and defining backlighting regions of the flexible protective layer, characterized in that said support further comprises at least one passage for enabling activation of the monostable switch, by deformation of the flexible protective layer and in that the module comprises a plate made of an incompressible material, sandwiched between said rigid mechanical support and the flexible protection layer, the plate delimiting at least one pivoting pallet comprising, on the one hand, a hinge assembled to said support and, on the other hand, a pivoting free end; having an actuation pin placed opposite a passage of said support to activate the monostable switch.
  • the monostable switch comprises a blistering dome
  • the control module also comprises a pressure-sensitive sensor, placed below the monostable switch
  • the flexible protective layer is fixed at the level the hinge of the plate, preferably by gluing
  • the hinge is formed by a thinning of the plate allowing the pivoting of said pallet
  • the plate and / or the support is (are) made (s) of a transparent or translucent material
  • the flexible protective layer comprises symbols or signs control device made of a material allowing at least partial light to pass through
  • the module is able to control the functions of at least one set of electrical or electronic components of a motor vehicle, such as an air-conditioning system, an audio system, a navigation system, a telephony system, power window controls, exterior mirror adjustment controls, sunroof position adjustment controls, interior lighting, controls for adjusting a motor vehicle seat.
  • FIG. 1 represents a view from above of an exemplary embodiment of FIG. 2 shows an exploded view of another control device according to the invention
  • FIG. 3 represents a detail of the device of FIG. 2
  • Figure 5 shows the control device of Figure 4 activated by a finger of the user.
  • the control device is able to control at least one electrical or electronic member of a motor vehicle such as, for example, an air conditioning, an audio control, a navigation system, a telephone system, a lift control motorized windows, control of a rear-view mirror externally, an adjustment control in the position of a sunroof, an interior lighting control or an adjustment control of a motor vehicle seat.
  • a motor vehicle such as, for example, an air conditioning, an audio control, a navigation system, a telephone system, a lift control motorized windows, control of a rear-view mirror externally, an adjustment control in the position of a sunroof, an interior lighting control or an adjustment control of a motor vehicle seat.
  • FIG. 1 shows a tactile control surface 3 of a control device, defining touch zones or keys for selecting electrical or electronic control elements comprising a symbol 7 or an inscription of letter (s) or number (s) related to the function to be controlled.
  • the touch control surface 3 comprises eleven keys 5 on which are symbolized the controls of the fog codes at the front and rear of the vehicle, the hazard warning lights, the internal locking, the regulation of the blower or the control of the temperature.
  • the symbol 7 may be permanently visible according to a first embodiment or according to a second embodiment, only if a backlight is applied.
  • the touch surface 3 comprises a flexible protective layer 9 and decoration, which allows to transmit locally a pressure and which has the symbols 7 made of a material passing light at least partially.
  • the flexible layer 9 is for example made of silicone.
  • the flexible layer 9 is made of plastic film, for example polycarbonate.
  • the symbols / signs 7 may be made by screen printing on the underside of the plastic film.
  • this flexible layer 9 is produced according to the "Black Panel” technology (that is to say a so-called “black panel” technology) which is described in the documents DE2613024, DE19702957, DE19705536, DE19935386, EP0803711. , or WO2005035299.
  • symbols / signs 7 such as numbers, letters or pictograms are made so that they are visible only in case of backlighting. Therefore, in the absence of a light source, the protective layer 9 appears uniform without any indication or writing at the touch surface.
  • the flexible protective layer 9 is advantageously made of a polycarbonate sheet.
  • the control device 1 comprises, under the flexible protection layer 9, a plate 19, a rigid mechanical support 13 and at least one monostable switch 11.
  • a printed circuit board 15 is preferably arranged under the monostable switch 11 and is supported by a base 17.
  • the monostable switch 11 allows the generation of a haptic feedback to the user, informing him of the electrical switching of the control member.
  • the monostable switch 11 comprises a blistering dome.
  • the blister dome 11 is elastic and preferably metallic.
  • the blister dome 11 has a generally concave general shape whose base comprises at least three regularly distributed legs.
  • Switching is effected for example by deflection of the blistering dome 11 between the top of the dome and two tracks to be connected to the printed circuit board 15, the deformation of the blistering dome 11 generating a haptic feedback to the user.
  • control module 1 advantageously comprises a pressure sensitive sensor (not shown) placed below the monostable switch 11.
  • This sensor is preferably a sensor with FSR technology.
  • the senor makes it possible to make an electrical contact during the compression of the sensor, to control a specific electrical function.
  • the mechanical support 13 is for example made of plastic material and passes light from at least one light source, such as a light-emitting diode defining backlighting regions of the letter symbols or lettering (s) 7 of the layer flexible protection 9.
  • a light source such as a light-emitting diode defining backlighting regions of the letter symbols or lettering (s) 7 of the layer flexible protection 9.
  • the light sources are carried by the printed circuit board 15.
  • a light source is provided by backlighting region.
  • a transparent support 13 is preferred because it does not reduce the light power emitted by the sources.
  • the support 13 further comprises at least one passage 21 (three in the example illustrated in FIG. 2) to enable activation of the monostable switch 11, by deformation of the flexible protection layer 9.
  • the module 1 comprises a plate 19 of incompressible material, sandwiched between the rigid mechanical support 13 and the flexible protective layer 9.
  • incompressible means that a user can not reduce the thickness in pressing on the plate 19.
  • the plate 19 delimits at least one pivoting pallet 23 comprising, on the one hand, a hinge 25 assembled to the support 13 and, on the other hand, a free pivoting end 27 comprising an actuating pin 29 placed opposite a passage 21 of the support 13 to activate the monostable switch 11.
  • the pallet 23 is disposed below a key 5 for selecting control members of the tactile control surface 3 and has substantially the same dimensions as the key 5.
  • the hinge 25 is integral with the plate 19 and is formed by a thinning 31 of the section of the plate 19 allowing the pivoting of the pallet 23.
  • This embodiment of pivoting by hinge 25 ensures the activation of the monostable switch 11 placed below whatever the position of the finger 33 of the user on the surface of the key 5.
  • This arrangement is particularly suitable for the realization of elongated keys, having for example a length of the order of 40 mm for a width of the order of 10 mm.
  • the flexible protective layer 9 is for example fixed to the fixed areas of the plate 19 at the hinges 25, preferably by gluing.
  • the flexible protective layer 9 is left free at the level of the pallets 23, so as to allow the pallets 23 to pivot.
  • the deformation of the flexible protective layer 9 is then performed on the entire pallet 23.
  • the plate 19 is preferably made of a light-transmissive material, that is to say transparent or translucent, preferably of polycarbonate.
  • the pallet 23 is thus pivotally movable between a raised rest position (substantially horizontal position) illustrated in FIG. 4 or on the left in FIG. 5 and an active position (slightly lowered position relative to the rest position) illustrated on the right. in Figure 5.
  • This last position is for example obtained by pressing with the tip of the finger 33 on the pallet 23.
  • the flexible layer 9 is slightly elastically deformed to allow the pivoting of the pallet 23 towards the activation of the monostable switch 11 and thus to the triggering of a specific command.
  • the stroke of the free end 27 to lower to an actuating position is between less than one millimeter, for example 0.4 to 0.5 mm.
  • the actuating position is the end position obtained during a support.
  • the support 13 serving as a light guide for the light of the light sources also allows the maintenance of the plate 19, while allowing its deformation for tilting of the control key.
  • the control module 1 obtained then incorporates functions of backlighting and haptic feedback, while maintaining at the level of the flexible protective layer 9, a touch control surface 3 continuous and perfectly smooth.
  • the touch surface 3 has no roughness or hole, except those specifically made for ergonomic reasons, for example for the location of the keys 5.
  • the touch surface control module 1 comprises a support 13 comprising at least one passage 21 for enabling activation of the monostable switch 11, by deformation of the flexible protective layer 9 and a plate 19 sandwiched between the support mechanical rigid 13 and the flexible protective layer 9, the plate 19 defining at least one pivoting pallet 23 whose end is placed opposite a passage 21 of said support 13 to activate the monostable switch 11, provides a module control 1 with haptic feedback, backlight and having a control surface 3 without irregularities.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a tactile-surface control module comprising: a flexible protection layer (9), at least one monostable switch (11) and a rigid mechanical supporting member (13) letting through the light from at least one light source and defining regions for backlighting the flexible protection layer (9), characterized in that said supporting member (13) further includes at least one passage (21) for activating the monostable switch (11), by deformation of the flexible protection layer (9), and in that the module includes a sheet (19) made of incompressible material sandwiched between said rigid mechanical supporting member (13) and the flexible protection layer (9), the sheet (19) defining at least one pivoting arm (23) comprising a hinge (25), joined to said supporting member (13), and a pivoting free end (27) having an actuating lug (29) placed facing a passage (21) in said supporting member (13) for actuating the monostable switch (11).

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Module de commande à surface tactile, en particulier pour véhicule automobile Control module with a tactile surface, in particular for a motor vehicle
La présente invention concerne un module de commande à surface tactile, en particulier pour véhicule automobile. Plus précisément, un tel module trouve une application avantageuse pour les commandes se trouvant au niveau de la console entre les deux sièges avant d'un véhicule automobile pour par exemple commander des fonctions de climatisation, d'un système audio, d'un système de téléphonie ou encore d'un système de navigation. L'invention peut aussi être appliquée dans une région du véhicule appelée le dôme qui se situe au niveau de l'emplacement habituel du rétroviseur intérieur, pour par exemple commander des lumières intérieures, un verrouillage central, un toit ouvrant, les feux de détresse ou les lumières d'ambiance. Ce module peut également servir pour les commandes de lève-vitres, des commandes de positionnement des rétroviseurs extérieurs ou encore des commandes de déplacement de sièges motorisés. On connaît des modules de commande aptes à éclairer les commandes pour la conduite de nuit dans un véhicule automobile, l'éclairage étant réalisé par la face arrière. Par exemple, lors de la conduite de jour, le conducteur aperçoit clairement un pictogramme blanc sur le bouton, et lors de la conduite de nuit, le rétro - éclairage permet au conducteur une localisation aisée de la commande. D'autres modules sont de plus aptes à fournir un retour hap tique permettant d'informer l'utilisateur que la détection a été faite et la commutation réalisée. Par exemple, on connaît des modules de commande à commutateur monostable tel que le cloquant, permettant de fournir un retour haptique à l'utilisateur.The present invention relates to a control module with a tactile surface, in particular for a motor vehicle. More specifically, such a module finds an advantageous application for the controls located at the console between the two front seats of a motor vehicle for example to control air conditioning functions, an audio system, a control system. telephony or a navigation system. The invention can also be applied in a region of the vehicle called the dome which is located at the usual location of the interior rearview mirror, for example to control interior lights, central locking, sunroof, hazard lights or the mood lights. This module can also be used for window regulators, exterior mirrors positioning controls or motorized seat motion controls. Control modules are known capable of illuminating the controls for driving at night in a motor vehicle, the lighting being provided by the rear face. For example, when driving by day, the driver clearly sees a white pictogram on the button, and when driving at night, the backlight allows the driver easy location of the command. Other modules are more likely to provide a feedback hap tick to inform the user that the detection has been made and switching performed. For example, there are known monostable switch control modules such as blistering, to provide a haptic feedback to the user.
Le cloquant (ou « dôme cloquant ») est un commutateur monostable à actionnement par pression, c'est-à-dire un dispositif possédant une position stable de repos et une position instable dans laquelle le sommet du dôme cloquant élastique se déforme lorsqu'un effort est appliqué. La déformation du cloquant est proportionnelle à l'effort appliqué jusqu'à une transition du cloquant. Lors de la transition, le cloquant se déforme brutalement, ce qui permet la génération d'un retour d'information haptique à l'utilisateur, l'informant de la réalisation d'une commutation dans le cas où par exemple, une commutation s'effectue par déflexion du dôme cloquant entre le dôme et deux pistes à relier sur un circuit imprimé. Toutefois, l'intégration de dispositifs à retour haptique dans des modules de commande possédant déjà des fonctionnalités de rétro-éclairage n'est pas toujours aisé, en particulier lorsque le retour haptique nécessite la déformation d'une couche souple protectrice. La surface tactile de commande peut alors présenter un aspect irrégulier, par exemple avec des aspérités ou des renflements pouvant provoquer une usure prématurée du dispositif de commande.The blister (or "blistering dome") is a pressure-actuated monostable switch, that is, a device having a stable resting position and an unstable position in which the top of the blistering dome deforms when a effort is applied. The deformation of the blister is proportional to the force applied until a transition of the blister. During the transition, the blister is deformed abruptly, which allows the generation of haptic feedback to the user, informing him of the realization of a switch in the case where for example a switch s' deflects the blistering dome between the dome and two tracks to be connected to a circuit board. However, the integration of haptic feedback devices in control modules already having backlighting functionalities is not always easy, especially when the haptic feedback requires the deformation of a protective flexible layer. The touch control surface may then have an irregular appearance, for example with asperities or bulges that can cause premature wear of the control device.
La présente invention vise à proposer un module de commande à retour haptique bénéficiant d'un rétro — éclairage pour un meilleur repérage des fonctions à commander, tout en présentant une sensation tactile uniforme sur toute la surface de commande.The present invention aims to provide a haptic feedback control module with a backlight for better identification of the functions to be controlled, while having a uniform tactile sensation over the entire control surface.
A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un module de commande à surface tactile comprenant : une couche souple de protection, - au moins un commutateur monostable et un support mécanique rigide laissant passer la lumière d'au moins une source lumineuse et définissant des régions de rétro-éclairage de la couche souple de protection, caractérisé en ce que ledit support comporte en outre au moins un passage pour permettre l'activation du commutateur monostable, par déformation de la couche souple de protection et en ce que le module comporte une plaque en un matériau incompressible, placée en sandwich entre ledit support mécanique rigide et la couche souple de protection, la plaque délimitant au moins une palette pivotante comprenant d'une part, une charnière assemblée audit support et d'autre part, une extrémité libre pivotante comportant un ergot d'actionnement placé en regard d'un passage dudit support pour activer le commutateur monostable.To this end, the subject of the invention is a tactile surface control module comprising: a flexible protective layer, at least one monostable switch and a rigid mechanical support allowing light to pass through at least one light source and defining backlighting regions of the flexible protective layer, characterized in that said support further comprises at least one passage for enabling activation of the monostable switch, by deformation of the flexible protective layer and in that the module comprises a plate made of an incompressible material, sandwiched between said rigid mechanical support and the flexible protection layer, the plate delimiting at least one pivoting pallet comprising, on the one hand, a hinge assembled to said support and, on the other hand, a pivoting free end; having an actuation pin placed opposite a passage of said support to activate the monostable switch.
Suivant d'autres caractéristiques du module de commande, le commutateur monostable comporte un dôme cloquant, - le module de commande comporte en outre un capteur sensible à la pression, placé au-dessous du commutateur monostable, la couche souple de protection est fixée au niveau de la charnière de la plaque, de préférence par collage, la charnière est formée par un amincissement de la plaque autorisant le pivotement de ladite palette, la plaque et/ou le support est (sont) réalisé(s) en un matériau transparent ou translucide, - la couche souple de protection comporte des symboles ou signes de commande réalisés en un matériau laissant passer de la lumière au moins partiellement, le module est apte à commander les fonctions d'au moins un ensemble d'organes électriques ou électroniques d'un véhicule automobile, tel qu'un système de climatisation, d'un système audio, d'un système de navigation, d'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'éclairage d'intérieur, des commandes de réglages d'un siège de véhicule automobile.According to other characteristics of the control module, the monostable switch comprises a blistering dome, - the control module also comprises a pressure-sensitive sensor, placed below the monostable switch, the flexible protective layer is fixed at the level the hinge of the plate, preferably by gluing, the hinge is formed by a thinning of the plate allowing the pivoting of said pallet, the plate and / or the support is (are) made (s) of a transparent or translucent material, - the flexible protective layer comprises symbols or signs control device made of a material allowing at least partial light to pass through, the module is able to control the functions of at least one set of electrical or electronic components of a motor vehicle, such as an air-conditioning system, an audio system, a navigation system, a telephony system, power window controls, exterior mirror adjustment controls, sunroof position adjustment controls, interior lighting, controls for adjusting a motor vehicle seat.
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 représente une vue de dessus d'un exemple de réalisation d'un dispositif de commande selon l'invention, la figure 2 représente une vue en éclaté d'un autre dispositif de commande selon l'invention, la figure 3 représente un détail du dispositif de la figure 2, la figure 4 illustre une vue en coupe transversale selon la ligne III - III du dispositif de commande de la figure 2 et, la figure 5 représente le dispositif de commande de la figure 4 activé par un doigt de l'utilisateur.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: FIG. 1 represents a view from above of an exemplary embodiment of FIG. 2 shows an exploded view of another control device according to the invention, FIG. 3 represents a detail of the device of FIG. 2, FIG. cross-section along the line III-III of the control device of Figure 2 and Figure 5 shows the control device of Figure 4 activated by a finger of the user.
Sur ces figures, les éléments identiques portent les mêmes numéros de référence.In these figures, the identical elements bear the same reference numbers.
Le dispositif de commande selon l'invention est apte à commander au moins un organe électrique ou électronique d'un véhicule automobile comme par exemple, une climatisation, une commande audio, un système de navigation, un système de téléphonie, une commande de lève-vitres motorisée, une commande de réglage d'un rétroviseur extérieur, une commande de réglage en position d'un toit ouvrant, une commande d'éclairage d'intérieur ou une commande de réglage d'un siège de véhicule automobile.The control device according to the invention is able to control at least one electrical or electronic member of a motor vehicle such as, for example, an air conditioning, an audio control, a navigation system, a telephone system, a lift control motorized windows, control of a rear-view mirror externally, an adjustment control in the position of a sunroof, an interior lighting control or an adjustment control of a motor vehicle seat.
On a représenté sur la figure 1 une surface de commande tactile 3 d'un dispositif de commande, définissant des zones tactiles ou touches 5 de sélection d'organes électriques ou électroniques de commande comportant un symbole 7 ou une inscription de lettre(s) ou de chiffre(s) en rapport avec la fonction à commander.FIG. 1 shows a tactile control surface 3 of a control device, defining touch zones or keys for selecting electrical or electronic control elements comprising a symbol 7 or an inscription of letter (s) or number (s) related to the function to be controlled.
Dans cet exemple, la surface de commande tactile 3 comporte onze touches 5 sur lesquelles sont symbolisées les commandes des codes brouillard à l'avant et à l'arrière du véhicule, des feux de détresse, du verrouillage interne, du réglage du pulseur ou de la commande de la température.In this example, the touch control surface 3 comprises eleven keys 5 on which are symbolized the controls of the fog codes at the front and rear of the vehicle, the hazard warning lights, the internal locking, the regulation of the blower or the control of the temperature.
Le symbole 7 peut être visible en permanence selon un premier mode de réalisation ou selon un second mode de réalisation, seulement si un rétro - éclairage est appliqué.The symbol 7 may be permanently visible according to a first embodiment or according to a second embodiment, only if a backlight is applied.
A cet effet, la surface tactile 3 comporte une couche souple de protection 9 et de décoration, qui permet de transmettre localement une pression et qui comporte les symboles 7 réalisés en un matériau laissant passer de la lumière au moins partiellement.For this purpose, the touch surface 3 comprises a flexible protective layer 9 and decoration, which allows to transmit locally a pressure and which has the symbols 7 made of a material passing light at least partially.
Selon une première variante, la couche souple 9 est par exemple réalisée en silicone. Selon une seconde variante, la couche souple 9 est réalisée en film plastique, par exemple en polycarbonate. Les symboles / signes 7 peuvent être réalisés par sérigraphie en face inférieure du film plastique. Selon une troisième variante, cette couche souple 9 est réalisée suivant la technologie « Black Panel » (c'est-à-dire une technologie dite du « panneau noir ») qui est décrite dans les documents DE2613024, DE19702957, DE19705536, DE19935386, EP0803711, ou WO2005035299. Dans ce cas, les symboles / signes 7 tels que les chiffres, lettres ou pictogrammes sont réalisés de manière qu'ils ne sont visibles qu'en cas de rétro - éclairage. Par conséquent, en absence d'une source lumineuse, la couche de protection 9 apparaît uniforme sans aucune indication ou écriture au niveau de la surface tactile. Dans ce cas, la couche souple de protection 9 est réalisée avantageusement en une feuille de polycarbonate.According to a first variant, the flexible layer 9 is for example made of silicone. According to a second variant, the flexible layer 9 is made of plastic film, for example polycarbonate. The symbols / signs 7 may be made by screen printing on the underside of the plastic film. According to a third variant, this flexible layer 9 is produced according to the "Black Panel" technology (that is to say a so-called "black panel" technology) which is described in the documents DE2613024, DE19702957, DE19705536, DE19935386, EP0803711. , or WO2005035299. In this case, symbols / signs 7 such as numbers, letters or pictograms are made so that they are visible only in case of backlighting. Therefore, in the absence of a light source, the protective layer 9 appears uniform without any indication or writing at the touch surface. In this case, the flexible protective layer 9 is advantageously made of a polycarbonate sheet.
Comme on peut mieux le voir sur la figure 2, à l'état désassemblé, le dispositif de commande 1 comporte sous la couche souple de protection 9, une plaque 19, un support mécanique rigide 13 et au moins un commutateur monostable 11.As can better be seen in FIG. 2, in the disassembled state, the control device 1 comprises, under the flexible protection layer 9, a plate 19, a rigid mechanical support 13 and at least one monostable switch 11.
Une carte à circuit imprimé 15 est de préférence, disposée sous le commutateur monostable 11 et est supportée par une base 17. Le commutateur monostable 11 permet la génération d'un retour haptique à l'utilisateur, l'informant de la commutation électrique de l'organe de commande.A printed circuit board 15 is preferably arranged under the monostable switch 11 and is supported by a base 17. The monostable switch 11 allows the generation of a haptic feedback to the user, informing him of the electrical switching of the control member.
De préférence, le commutateur monostable 11 comporte un dôme cloquant.Preferably, the monostable switch 11 comprises a blistering dome.
On distingue trois dômes cloquant 11 sur les figures 2, 4 et 5. Le dôme cloquant 11 est élastique et de préférence métallique. Par exemple, le dôme cloquant 11 comporte une forme générale sensiblement concave dont la base comporte au moins trois pattes régulièrement réparties.There are three domes blister 11 in Figures 2, 4 and 5. The blister dome 11 is elastic and preferably metallic. For example, the blister dome 11 has a generally concave general shape whose base comprises at least three regularly distributed legs.
La commutation s'effectue par exemple par déflexion du dôme cloquant 11 entre le sommet du dôme et deux pistes à relier de la carte à circuit imprimé 15, la déformation du dôme cloquant 11 générant un retour haptique à l'utilisateur.Switching is effected for example by deflection of the blistering dome 11 between the top of the dome and two tracks to be connected to the printed circuit board 15, the deformation of the blistering dome 11 generating a haptic feedback to the user.
Selon un autre mode de réalisation particulier de l'invention, le module de commande 1 comporte avantageusement un capteur sensible à la pression (non représenté), placé au-dessous du commutateur monostable 11.According to another particular embodiment of the invention, the control module 1 advantageously comprises a pressure sensitive sensor (not shown) placed below the monostable switch 11.
Ces capteurs sont sensibles à une compression qui en diminuant légèrement leur épaisseur, se traduit par un signal électrique exploitable pour connaître l'endroit de l'appui et/ ou la pression appliquée. Ce capteur est de préférence un capteur à technologie FSR.These sensors are sensitive to a compression which by slightly reducing their thickness, is translated by a usable electrical signal to know the location of the support and / or pressure applied. This sensor is preferably a sensor with FSR technology.
En outre, le capteur permet de réaliser un contact électrique lors de la compression du capteur, pour commander une fonction électrique spécifique.In addition, the sensor makes it possible to make an electrical contact during the compression of the sensor, to control a specific electrical function.
Le support mécanique 13 est par exemple réalisé en matière plastique et laisse passer la lumière d'au moins une source lumineuse, telle qu'une diode électroluminescente définissant des régions de rétro-éclairage des symboles ou inscriptions de lettre(s) 7 de la couche souple de protection 9.The mechanical support 13 is for example made of plastic material and passes light from at least one light source, such as a light-emitting diode defining backlighting regions of the letter symbols or lettering (s) 7 of the layer flexible protection 9.
Les sources lumineuses (non représentées) sont portées par la carte à circuit imprimé 15. De préférence, on prévoit une source lumineuse par région de rétro - éclairage.The light sources (not shown) are carried by the printed circuit board 15. Preferably, a light source is provided by backlighting region.
Si on souhaite utiliser des diodes lumineuses de faible puissance, un support 13 transparent est préféré car il ne diminue pas la puissance lumineuse émise par les sources.If it is desired to use light diodes of low power, a transparent support 13 is preferred because it does not reduce the light power emitted by the sources.
Si on souhaite obtenir un éclairage plus uniforme et homogène, en particulier si la taille de la zone de rétro - éclairage est importante par rapport à la taille de la source lumineuse, on préfère un support 13 translucide, voire laiteux pour homogénéiser la lumière émise par les sources. Le support 13 comporte en outre au moins un passage 21 (trois dans l'exemple illustré par la figure 2) pour permettre l'activation du commutateur monostable 11, par déformation de la couche souple de protection 9.If it is desired to obtain a more uniform and homogeneous illumination, in particular if the size of the backlighting area is large relative to the size of the light source, a translucent or even milky support 13 is preferred for homogenizing the light emitted by the sources. The support 13 further comprises at least one passage 21 (three in the example illustrated in FIG. 2) to enable activation of the monostable switch 11, by deformation of the flexible protection layer 9.
En outre, le module 1 comporte une plaque 19 en un matériau incompressible, placée en sandwich entre le support mécanique rigide 13 et la couche souple de protection 9. Par incompressible, on entend qu'un utilisateur ne peut pas en diminuer l'épaisseur en appuyant sur la plaque 19.In addition, the module 1 comprises a plate 19 of incompressible material, sandwiched between the rigid mechanical support 13 and the flexible protective layer 9. By incompressible means that a user can not reduce the thickness in pressing on the plate 19.
Comme on peut mieux le voir sur les figures 3, 4 et 5, la plaque 19 délimite au moins une palette pivotante 23 comprenant d'une part, une charnière 25 assemblée au support 13 et d'autre part, une extrémité libre pivotante 27 comportant un ergot d'actionnement 29 placé en regard d'un passage 21 du support 13 pour activer le commutateur monostable 11.As can be seen more clearly in FIGS. 3, 4 and 5, the plate 19 delimits at least one pivoting pallet 23 comprising, on the one hand, a hinge 25 assembled to the support 13 and, on the other hand, a free pivoting end 27 comprising an actuating pin 29 placed opposite a passage 21 of the support 13 to activate the monostable switch 11.
Le pivotement de l'extrémité 27 de la palette 23 permet la commutation du commutateur monostable 11 par l'ergot d'actionnement 29 placé en regard du passage 21 du support 13.The pivoting of the end 27 of the pallet 23 allows switching of the monostable switch 11 by the actuating pin 29 placed opposite the passage 21 of the support 13.
La palette 23 est disposée au-dessous d'une touche 5 de sélection d'organes de commande de la surface de commande tactile 3 et possède sensiblement les mêmes dimensions que de la touche 5.The pallet 23 is disposed below a key 5 for selecting control members of the tactile control surface 3 and has substantially the same dimensions as the key 5.
De préférence, la charnière 25 est venue de matière avec la plaque 19 et est formée par un amincissement 31 de la section de la plaque 19 autorisant le pivotement de la palette 23.Preferably, the hinge 25 is integral with the plate 19 and is formed by a thinning 31 of the section of the plate 19 allowing the pivoting of the pallet 23.
Ce mode de réalisation de pivotement par charnière 25 permet d'assurer l'activation du commutateur monostable 11 placé au-dessous quelque soit la position du doigt 33 de l'utilisateur sur la surface de la touche 5. Cet agencement convient particulièrement pour la réalisation de touches 5 allongées, présentant par exemple une longueur de l'ordre de 40 mm pour une largeur de l'ordre de 10 mm. La couche souple de protection 9 est par exemple fixée aux zones fixes de la plaque 19 au niveau des charnières 25, de préférence par collage.This embodiment of pivoting by hinge 25 ensures the activation of the monostable switch 11 placed below whatever the position of the finger 33 of the user on the surface of the key 5. This arrangement is particularly suitable for the realization of elongated keys, having for example a length of the order of 40 mm for a width of the order of 10 mm. The flexible protective layer 9 is for example fixed to the fixed areas of the plate 19 at the hinges 25, preferably by gluing.
En revanche, la couche souple de protection 9 est laissée libre au niveau des palettes 23, de manière à autoriser le pivotement des palettes 23.On the other hand, the flexible protective layer 9 is left free at the level of the pallets 23, so as to allow the pallets 23 to pivot.
La déformation de la couche souple de protection 9 est alors réalisée sur l'ensemble de la palette 23. La plaque 19 est de préférence, réalisée en un matériau laissant passer la lumière, c'est-à-dire transparent ou translucide, de préférence en polycarbonate.The deformation of the flexible protective layer 9 is then performed on the entire pallet 23. The plate 19 is preferably made of a light-transmissive material, that is to say transparent or translucent, preferably of polycarbonate.
La palette 23 est ainsi mobile en pivotement entre une position de repos soulevée (position sensiblement horizontale) illustrée sur la figure 4 ou à gauche sur la figure 5 et une position active (position légèrement abaissée par rapport à la position de repos) illustrée à droite sur la figure 5.The pallet 23 is thus pivotally movable between a raised rest position (substantially horizontal position) illustrated in FIG. 4 or on the left in FIG. 5 and an active position (slightly lowered position relative to the rest position) illustrated on the right. in Figure 5.
Cette dernière position est par exemple obtenue en appuyant avec le bout du doigt 33 sur la palette 23.This last position is for example obtained by pressing with the tip of the finger 33 on the pallet 23.
La couche souple 9 est légèrement déformée de manière élastique pour permettre le pivotement de la palette 23 vers l'activation du commutateur monostable 11 et donc vers le déclenchement d'une commande spécifique.The flexible layer 9 is slightly elastically deformed to allow the pivoting of the pallet 23 towards the activation of the monostable switch 11 and thus to the triggering of a specific command.
A titre d'exemple, la course de l'extrémité libre 27 pour s'abaisser vers une position d'actionnement est comprise entre moins d'un millimètre, par exemple 0.4 à 0.5 mm. De préférence, la position d'actionnement est la position de fin de course obtenue lors d'un appui.For example, the stroke of the free end 27 to lower to an actuating position is between less than one millimeter, for example 0.4 to 0.5 mm. Preferably, the actuating position is the end position obtained during a support.
Ainsi, le support 13 servant de guide lumineux pour la lumière des sources lumineuses, permet également le maintien de la plaque 19, tout en permettant sa déformation pour le basculement de la touche de commande.Thus, the support 13 serving as a light guide for the light of the light sources, also allows the maintenance of the plate 19, while allowing its deformation for tilting of the control key.
Le module de commande 1 obtenu intègre alors des fonctions de rétro-éclairage et de retour haptique, tout en conservant au niveau de la couche souple de protection 9, une surface de commande tactile 3 continue et parfaitement lisse. Par cela, on comprend que la surface tactile 3 ne comporte aucune aspérité ou trou, à l'exception de celles expressément réalisées pour des raisons ergonomiques, par exemple pour la localisation des touches 5.The control module 1 obtained then incorporates functions of backlighting and haptic feedback, while maintaining at the level of the flexible protective layer 9, a touch control surface 3 continuous and perfectly smooth. By this, it is understood that the touch surface 3 has no roughness or hole, except those specifically made for ergonomic reasons, for example for the location of the keys 5.
On comprend que le module de commande à surface tactile 1 comprenant un support 13 comportant au moins un passage 21 pour permettre l'activation du commutateur monostable 11, par déformation de la couche souple de protection 9 et une plaque 19 placée en sandwich entre le support mécanique rigide 13 et la couche souple de protection 9, la plaque 19 délimitant au moins une palette pivotante 23 dont l'extrémité est placée en regard d'un passage 21 dudit support 13 pour activer le commutateur monostable 11, permet d'obtenir un module de commande 1 à retour haptique, rétro-éclairable et présentant une surface de commande 3 sans irrégularités. It will be understood that the touch surface control module 1 comprises a support 13 comprising at least one passage 21 for enabling activation of the monostable switch 11, by deformation of the flexible protective layer 9 and a plate 19 sandwiched between the support mechanical rigid 13 and the flexible protective layer 9, the plate 19 defining at least one pivoting pallet 23 whose end is placed opposite a passage 21 of said support 13 to activate the monostable switch 11, provides a module control 1 with haptic feedback, backlight and having a control surface 3 without irregularities.

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1. Module de commande à surface tactile comprenant : une couche souple de protection (9), au moins un commutateur monostable (11) et - un support mécanique rigide (13) laissant passer la lumière d'au moins une source lumineuse et définissant des régions de rétro-éclairage de la couche souple de protection (9), caractérisé en ce que ledit support (13) comporte en outre au moins un passage (21) pour permettre l'activation du commutateur monostable (11), par déformation de la couche souple de protection (9) et en ce que le module comporte une plaque (19) en un matériau incompressible, placée en sandwich entre ledit support mécanique rigide (13) et la couche souple de protection (9), la plaque (19) délimitant au moins une palette pivotante (23) comprenant d'une part, une charnière (25) assemblée audit support (13) et d'autre part, une extrémité libre pivotante (27) comportant un ergot d'actionnement (29) placé en regard d'un passage (21) dudit support (13) pour activer le commutateur monostable (11).A touch-sensitive control module comprising: a flexible protective layer (9), at least one monostable switch (11) and a rigid mechanical support (13) passing light from at least one light source and defining backlighting regions of the flexible protective layer (9), characterized in that said support (13) further comprises at least one passage (21) for enabling the activation of the monostable switch (11), by deformation of the flexible protective layer (9) and in that the module comprises a plate (19) of incompressible material sandwiched between said rigid mechanical support (13) and the flexible protective layer (9), the plate (19) defining at least one pivoting pallet (23) comprising, on the one hand, a hinge (25) connected to said support (13) and, on the other hand, a pivoting free end (27) comprising an actuating pin (29) placed in view of a passage (21) of said support (13) to activate the e monostable switch (11).
2. Module de commande selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le commutateur monostable (11) comporte un dôme cloquant.2. Control module according to claim 1, characterized in that the monostable switch (11) comprises a blistering dome.
3. Module de commande selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte en outre un capteur (15) sensible à la pression, placé au- dessous du commutateur monostable (11).3. Control module according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that it further comprises a sensor (15) responsive to the pressure, placed below the monostable switch (11).
4. Module de commande selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la couche souple de protection (9) est fixée au niveau de la charnière (25) de la plaque (19), de préférence par collage. 4. Control module according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flexible protective layer (9) is fixed at the hinge (25) of the plate (19), preferably by gluing.
5. Module de commande selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que la charnière (25) est formée par un amincissement de la plaque (19) autorisant le pivotement de ladite palette (23).5. Control module according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the hinge (25) is formed by a thinning of the plate (19) allowing the pivoting of said pallet (23).
6. Module de commande selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la plaque (19) et/ou le support (13) est (sont) réalisé(s) en un matériau transparent ou translucide.6. Control module according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plate (19) and / or the support (13) is (are) made (s) of a transparent or translucent material.
7. Module de commande selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la couche souple de protection (9) comporte des symboles ou signes de commande (7) réalisés en un matériau laissant passer de la lumière au moins partiellement.Control module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flexible protective layer (9) has symbols or control signs (7) made of a material allowing light to pass at least partially.
8. Module de commande selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il est apte à commander les fonctions d'au moins un ensemble d'organes électriques ou électroniques d'un véhicule automobile, tel qu'un système de climatisation, d'un système audio, d'un système de navigation, d'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'éclairage d'intérieur, des commandes de réglages d'un siège de véhicule automobile. 8. Control module according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is able to control the functions of at least one set of electrical or electronic components of a motor vehicle, such as a control system. air conditioning, audio system, navigation system, telephony system, power window controls, exterior mirror adjustment controls, sunroof position adjustment controls, interior lighting controls, adjustment controls for a motor vehicle seat.
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