EP2266126A1 - Bouton-poussoir - Google Patents

Bouton-poussoir

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EP2266126A1
EP2266126A1 EP09733131A EP09733131A EP2266126A1 EP 2266126 A1 EP2266126 A1 EP 2266126A1 EP 09733131 A EP09733131 A EP 09733131A EP 09733131 A EP09733131 A EP 09733131A EP 2266126 A1 EP2266126 A1 EP 2266126A1
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Prior art keywords
spring means
pressure hood
housing
spring
hood
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Godert De Jager
David Haller
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EAO HOLDING AG
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EAO HOLDING AG
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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
    • 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
    • H01H13/705—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 characterised by construction, mounting or arrangement of operating parts, e.g. push-buttons or keys
    • H01H13/7065—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 characterised by construction, mounting or arrangement of operating parts, e.g. push-buttons or keys characterised by the mechanism between keys and layered keyboards
    • H01H13/7073—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 characterised by construction, mounting or arrangement of operating parts, e.g. push-buttons or keys characterised by the mechanism between keys and layered keyboards characterised by springs, e.g. Euler springs
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2235/00—Springs
    • H01H2235/028—Blade spring
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2235/00—Springs
    • H01H2235/03—Two serial springs

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a pushbutton according to the features of Oberbeg- riff of claim 1.
  • pushbuttons are known as electrical components.
  • pushbuttons include a pressure hood over which the user can manually apply a force to an electrical switching element. Due to this force, the electrical switching element is actuated.
  • the pressure hood is usually mounted displaceably in a housing.
  • known push-button spring means which return the pressure hood after actuation in the rest position.
  • buttons there are push buttons in which the pressure hood is guided and supported by a sliding guide.
  • the pressure hood requires a very precise guidance in the housing.
  • a parallel movement is understood to mean a movement along an actuating axis, wherein the pressure hood lies substantially perpendicular to this actuating axis.
  • push buttons made of plastic this requires a high accuracy of the individual parts, as well as a relatively long guide length. In particular, the latter leads to push buttons with a large height.
  • push-buttons are known to those skilled in the art, in which the pressure hood is mounted via a tilting system or a joint system.
  • DE 34 29 914 also shows a joint system.
  • DE 34 29 914 discloses a Dracktaster with a contact part, which is designed as a leaf spring, and an actuating element which acts on the leaf spring.
  • the leaf spring is used here for producing an electrical contact.
  • a disadvantage of the push-buttons from the prior art is the fact that the switching path is dependent on the axial position of the force application on the push-button. This means that the pressure hood performs an uncontrolled and non-parallel movement. This circumstance is additionally reinforced in the case of large-surface pushbuttons, as used for example in public transport.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a pushbutton, which overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art. Furthermore, the Drack hood of the push button should describe a substantially parallel movement. In addition, a pushbutton with a smaller overall height is to be provided, whereby the pushbutton should be operable with at least a small stroke. In addition, the pushbutton should be vandal-proof.
  • a pushbutton having the features of patent claim 1. Accordingly, a pushbutton comprises a pressure hood, a housing with an interior space, a return element which connects the drain hood to the housing, and an electrical switching element.
  • the lid is movable from a rest position to a switching position relative to the electrical switching element, so that the electrical switching element, which is arranged in the interior of the housing, can be actuated.
  • the reset element returns the hatch hood to the rest position after actuation.
  • the return element comprises a first spring means and a second spring means, wherein the first spring means is arranged offset from the second spring means at least in the direction of the actuation axis of the hatch cover.
  • the staggered arrangement of two spring means has the advantage that in a force application at any location on the pressure hood always the same parallel movement of the pressure hood results.
  • the spring means are connected to parts of the pressure hood or with a Druckhaubenong.
  • the print hood carrier may be an element molded onto the print hood or a separate element.
  • the first spring means is preferably arranged substantially parallel to the second spring means. In this case, the parallelism of the movement of the pressure hood is further improved.
  • the first spring means and the second spring means are arranged at the same radial distance with respect to the center axis of the pressure hood. Seen in the direction of the actuation axis or the central axis, the first spring means is preferably congruent with the second spring means. With an angularly offset arrangement, good results were also achieved in prototypes.
  • At least three pairs of spring means each comprising a first spring means and a second spring means, are provided.
  • the pressure hood is kept centered in the housing.
  • the first spring means and / or the second spring means are formed as a leaf spring.
  • the first spring means and / or the second spring means are formed as a spring washer or as a spring washer segment.
  • the first spring means is arranged at a greater or a smaller radial distance from the central axis of the pressure line than the second spring means.
  • FIG. 1a, b, c show a schematic sectional view from above (FIG. 1a along the line B-B), from the side in the idle state (FIG. 1b) and in the switching state (FIG. 1c) of a first embodiment of a pushbutton according to the present invention
  • Fig. 2a, b, c is a schematic sectional view from above (Fig. 2a along the line B-B), and from the side at rest (Fig. 2b) and in the switching state (Fig. 2c) of a second embodiment of a push button according to the present
  • Fig. 2d, e is a schematic sectional view from above ( Figure 2a along the line B-B), and from the side at rest ( Figure 2b) according to another embodiment with different spring arrangement.
  • 3a, b, c is a schematic sectional view from above (Fig. 3a along the line BB), and from the side at rest (Fig. 3b) and in the switching state (Fig.3c) of a third embodiment of a pushbutton according to the present invention ;
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective sectional view of a fourth embodiment
  • Fig. 5 is a sectional view of a fifth embodiment
  • Fig. 6a, b are sectional views of a sixth embodiment
  • Fig. 7a is a plan view of a seventh embodiment.
  • Fig. 7b is a perspective view of the seventh embodiment.
  • FIGS Ia - Ic show schematic diagrams of a pushbutton according to the present invention.
  • the pushbutton shown here comprises a pressure hood 1, a housing 2, reset elements 3, 4 and an electrical switching element 5.
  • About the pressure hood 1 can a user actuate the electrical switching element 5.
  • the inventive push button can be used for example in public transport.
  • the passenger presses the push button to open, for example, the door of a train, a bus or a tram.
  • the electrical switching element 5 is electrically connected to the control of the door and closes an electrical circuit, so that the drives of the doors are actuated.
  • the user moves the pressure hood 1 from a rest position (see FIG. 1b) along an actuation direction or actuation axis A into a switching position (see FIG. 1c).
  • the actuating direction A is directed perpendicular to the pressure hood 10.
  • the pressure hood 1 In the rest position, the pressure hood 1 is so to the electrical switching element 5, that this is not actuated.
  • the pressure hood 1 In the figure Ib, the pressure hood 1 is shown in the rest position.
  • the switching position is shown in FIG. 1c, wherein it can be seen that parts of the pressure hood 1 rest on the electrical switching element 5 or have moved parts of the electrical switching element 5 and actuate it accordingly.
  • the pressure hood 1 comprises an upper side 11 and a lower side 12, on which a pressure hood carrier 10 is formed.
  • the hatch carrier is substantially perpendicular from the pressure hood 1 from.
  • the electrical switching element 5 is actuated with this pressure hood carrier 10.
  • the housing 2 is formed substantially circular cylindrical and comprises a side wall 20 which extends perpendicularly from a rear wall 21.
  • a side wall 20 which extends perpendicularly from a rear wall 21.
  • Other layouts such as an oval, a rectangular, a square or a polygonal, are also conceivable.
  • the pressure hood 1 returns from the switching position to the rest position as soon as the user no longer actuates the pressure hood 1.
  • the restoring elements 3, 4 consist of a first spring means 3 and a second spring means 4.
  • the two spring means 3, 4 are formed here as leaf springs.
  • the the spring means 3, 4 are also referred to as Federstoffpane, since these are arranged in pairs.
  • the two spring means 3, 4 are arranged one above the other and here in particular congruent to one another. Furthermore, the spring means 3, 4 offset in the direction of the actuation direction A and spaced from each other.
  • the spring means 3, 4 with a first outer end 30, 40 fixed to the housing 2, here with a side wall 20, respectively.
  • the spring means 3, 4 could also be in communication with another housing part.
  • the spring means 3, 4 With a second end 31, 41, the spring means 3, 4 are fixedly connected to the pressure hood 1 or parts of the pressure hood 1, as here with the dangling hood carrier 10. The leaf springs 3, 4 are thus firmly clamped on both sides.
  • the spring means 3, 4 together with the parts of the push-button 1 and the housing 2 form a parallelogram. It is therefore a solid-state joint.
  • the firmly clamped springs 3, 4 serve not only the provision but also the leadership of the pressure hood 1 in the housing 2, since the two outer ends 30, 40 move due to the fixed clamping substantially almost parallel to the direction of actuation A.
  • the fastening of the spring elements 3, 4 is essential, so that these are arranged offset in the direction of actuation A from one another.
  • the location of the arrangement of the print-hood carrier 10 can be chosen freely, for example, it is conceivable to arrange the hatch carrier 10 such that it lies in the center of the housing 2, or that, as shown in the figure Ia, offset to the center of the housing. 2 is arranged.
  • the fixed restraint and the parallel arrangement also have the advantage that in the event of a force attack at any location on the hatch 1, the same applies.
  • parallel movement of the pressure hood 1 results.
  • the electric switching element 5 can be placed at an arbitrary position under the pressure hood, wherein despite the different placement defined switching paths can be maintained in a narrow tolerance field.
  • the spring elements take over the leadership of the pressure hood 1, so that can be dispensed with a guide between the housing and the pressure hood. Accordingly, there is no friction between the housing and the pressure hood. Also it can not come to play, which affects the shifting comfort. Due to the uniform movement of the pressure hood 1 to the housing 2 and the small overall height, a small slot opening between the pressure hood 1 and the housing 2 can be provided. This makes it difficult for vandals to introduce sharp-edged and thin objects, such as the blade of a knife, which increases the vandal-proof.
  • the leaf springs 3, 4 are arranged in the rest position substantially perpendicular to the actuation direction A. This can be recognized in FIG. 1b. In the switching position, the leaf springs 3, 4 with the essential parts are at an angle to the operating direction A. Alternatively, the leaf springs 3, 4 are also in the rest position at an angle to the direction of actuation A. In this case, the leaf springs 3, 4 may be directed both against the pressure hood 1, and against the rear wall 21.
  • the leaf springs here have a length L which is greater than the radius of the housing 2.
  • the pressure hood carrier 10 is eccentric to the housing 2.
  • Leaf springs with a large length L have the advantage that the actuation force is smaller at constant operating distance of the pressure hood 1.
  • the corresponding leaf springs have a length L of 35 mm and a thickness of 0.2 mm. With these dimensions, a switching travel of 1 mm can be provided.
  • the tolerance field is here in any operation in the range of ⁇ 0.1 mm.
  • Other dimensions and switching paths are also conceivable.
  • the spring means 3, 4 shown here can for example be made of a metallic material, in particular of a spring steel.
  • the spring means 3, 4 may also be made of a plastic, for example of a fiber-reinforced plastic or of an elastomer.
  • the spring means 3, 4 can be connected to the pressure hood 1 or to the housing 2 with an adhesive. If the pressure hood 1 and the housing 2 are made of plastic, it is also conceivable to connect the spring means 3, 4 directly to the pressure hood 1 and the housing 2 during the injection process.
  • FIGS. 2a-2c show a second embodiment of a pushbutton. Identical parts are provided with the same reference numerals.
  • a plurality of pairs of spring means 3, 4 are arranged.
  • the pairs of spring means 3, 4 are in turn formed here in the form of leaf springs.
  • at least three pairs of spring means 3, 4 are arranged distributed at uniform intervals around the circumference of the housing 2.
  • a uniform angle is understood to mean an equal angle of a first pair of spring means 3, 4 to a second pair of spring means 3, 4.
  • the angle between two adjacent spring pairs 3, 4 is therefore 120 °.
  • the arrangement of at least three pairs of spring means has the advantage that the movement of the pressure hood 1 extends parallel to the actuating direction A or centered to the side wall 20 of the housing 2.
  • the spring pairs must have a greater rigidity with respect to a possible displacement perpendicular to the direction of actuation A, so that lateral protrusion of the pressure hood can be prevented.
  • the spring pairs it is conceivable, for example, to form the spring pairs with a larger width B.
  • the first spring means 3 are arranged axially and angularly offset from the second spring means 4, which are shown here by dashed lines.
  • the second spring means 4 are spaced apart from the first spring means 3 in the direction of the actuating axis A or central axis, as has already been described above.
  • the second spring means 4 seen from above are arranged at an angle to the first spring means 3.
  • the angle of offset is 45 °. Even with this configuration, good results could be achieved with respect to the parallelism of the movement of the pressure hood 1 when actuated.
  • FIGS. 3a-3c show a third embodiment of a pushbutton. Like parts are in turn provided with the same reference numerals.
  • the spring means 3, 4 here have the form of spring washers. Two identical spring washers are arranged parallel to each other.
  • the spring washers 3, 4 comprise an outer periphery 32, 42 and an opening 33, 43 extending concentrically to this circumference, which extends through the spring washer. Seen in the direction of the central axis, the outer circumference 32, 42 and the opening 33, 43 are offset axially relative to one another, so that a conically extending spring washer 3, 4 is formed. Alternatively, a flat spring washer 3, 4 are used.
  • the pressure hood carrier 10 When installed, the pressure hood carrier 10 is fixedly connected to the opening 33, 43, while the side wall 20 of the housing 2 with the outer periphery 32, 42 in a fixed connection.
  • the two spring disks 3, 4 act analogously to the leaf springs described above.
  • the paired arrangement of the spring washers 3, 4 has the advantage that in turn results in a movement which is substantially parallel to the actuation direction A.
  • the spring washers 3, 4 serve as sealing elements, which seal the inner space 22, in which the electrical switching element 5 is arranged, with respect to the pressure hood 1.
  • the interior 22 is sealed against environmental influences, such as water, dust or the like.
  • all-over trained spring elements 3, 4th be provided. It is particularly conceivable that the spring element 4, which is arranged closer to the electrical switching element, is formed over the entire surface, and that the other spring element 3 is formed as a spring washer.
  • a spring washer segment is understood to mean a circular segment of a spring washer described above. In this case, such a circle segment extends for example over an angle of 20 ° to 90 °.
  • the spring disc segments are arranged at regular intervals analogously to the leaf springs described above with the second exemplary embodiment.
  • the arrangement of the spring means described herein allows the provision of a pushbutton with a much lower installation depth, at the same time the diameter of the actuating surface can be increased with the same operating force and the same actuating travel. Due to the defined and parallel movement of the pressure hood and the Vergrösserang the diameter creates a greater flexibility in the placement of electrical switching elements that are not located directly under the print hood carrier 10. Furthermore, a plurality of switching elements can be arranged in a push-button.
  • FIG. 4 shows a sectioned perspective view of a fourth exemplary embodiment. Like parts are in turn provided with the same reference numerals.
  • the pressure hood 1 here comprises a fixed and preferably circular-shaped middle part 13, which is completely surrounded by a hood element 14, which is here designed as a ring element 14.
  • the middle part 13 is formed substantially as a flat disc.
  • the hood member 14 is formed here as a corrugated structure and extends in the radial and in the axial direction away from the central part 13 until it finally merges into an edge 15. Edge 15 extends in the axial direction substantially perpendicular to the upper side 11 of the central part 13.
  • the hood element 14 can also be referred to as a flexible ring.
  • the hood member 14 is also in communication with the hood carrier 10 which is formed here substantially annular.
  • the pressure hood carrier 10 here comprises an outer ring 16 with an axial orientation, from which a flange 17 extends in the radial direction. Flange 17 opens into an inner ring 18, which is also oriented in the axial direction.
  • the outer ring 16, the flange 17 and the inner ring 18 limit thereby a circumferential annular channel 19.
  • the annular channel 19 for example, the inclusion of electrical components, such as a printed circuit board with light emitting diodes or a ring-shaped LCD display serve.
  • the hood member 14 may be made of a transparent or translucent material. The LEDs are then visible from the outside by the user.
  • the outer ring 16 has a slightly smaller diameter than the edge 15, so that between the outer ring 16 and the edge 15, a gap is formed.
  • a sealing element 71 here an O-ring, is arranged in this intermediate space.
  • the sealing element 71 serves to seal the annular channel 19 against environmental influences.
  • the interior 22 is sealed by the two spring means 3, 4 here. For example, if moisture or dust in the space between the edge 15 and the edge 26 'of the guide element 26 to get, this can not get into the interior 22 due to the spring arrangement.
  • a multiplicity of connection possibilities are conceivable: snap connection, welded connection (ultrasonic welding), screw connection, riveted connection, adhesive connection, etc.
  • the inner ring 18 of the print hood carrier 10 is connected to the two spring means 3, 4.
  • the spring means 3, 4 are in turn formed here as spring washers.
  • the spring discs 3, 4 extend here from the inner ring 18 in the radial direction inwards, ie against the central axis M of the pushbutton.
  • the spring washers 3, 4 are connected to the edge of their opening 33, 43 with the housing 2.
  • the spring discs 3, 4 here comprise two optional circumferential kinks 34, 44 and 35, 45, which may also be referred to as a bead.
  • the kinks 34, 44 and 35, 45 divide the spring washers in three radial sections.
  • the kinks 34, 44 and 35, 45 have the advantage that when clicking over a clicking sound can be provided. This means that the user receives a mechanical one upon actuation of the pushbutton Feedback in the form of a click sound.
  • the housing 2 in turn provides an interior space 22 with a side wall 20.
  • the printed circuit board 6 rests here on a flange 24 which extends from the side wall 20 into the interior 22.
  • the flange 24 and the printed circuit board 6 form the bottom 21 of the housing 2.
  • the housing 2 comprises a further flange 25, which extends from the side wall 20 in the radial direction to the outside.
  • the flange 25 is formed a guide element 26 which serves to guide the hood element 14 and ultimately the pressure hood 10.
  • the flange 25 and the guide member 26 serve as fasteners for attaching the push button to a flat member such as a door.
  • the lower edge 15 'of the edge 15 is in this embodiment in the switching state on the guide member 26.
  • the guide element has an annular gap 29.
  • the housing 2 comprises here in the region of the transition from the side wall 21 in the flange 25, a further side wall 27, which extends substantially perpendicularly from the flange 25.
  • an annular gap 28 is formed between the side wall 21 and the further side wall 27 in the lower region of the housing, which serves to receive a sealing means 7, here an O-ring 70, and an edge 81 of a casing 8.
  • a sealing means 7 here an O-ring 70
  • an edge 81 of a casing 8 is formed about the casing 8, the cable 61 is guided to the circuit board 6 in this embodiment.
  • a first hatch carrier has essentially the shape of the above-described annular print carrier 10.
  • This print carrier is connected to a first spring element 3 with the housing 2.
  • a second pressure hood carrier is designed analogously to that of the first embodiment and can therefore also be referred to as rod-shaped. Accordingly, the second printhead support is perpendicular to the central part 13 and preferably protrudes through the first spring element 3.
  • the second spring element 4 is connected to the second Druckhaubenisme and the housing 2. In this case, the first spring element 3 closer to the hatch 1 arranged as the second spring element. 4
  • FIG. 5 shows a fifth embodiment of a pushbutton.
  • the first spring element 3 is an integral part of the pressure hood 1.
  • the pressure hood 1 here likewise comprises a pressure hood carrier 10 integrally formed on the pressure hood 1, which protrudes perpendicularly from the pressure hood 1 against the electrical switching element 5.
  • the hood carrier 10 could also be referred to as a sidewall.
  • the spring element 3 stands thereby from this Druckhaubenisme 10.
  • the spring element 3 is here formed a peripheral edge 36.
  • the Druckhaubenaufhahmeelement 9 comprises a peripheral edge 90, which is designed such that it is connectable to the Druckhaubenisme 10. From this edge 90 projects from the second spring element 4, which rests on parts of the housing 2.
  • the peripheral edge 90 is in communication with the pressure hood carrier 10.
  • the peripheral edge 36 of the first spring element 3 stands on the housing 2 or on the Druckhaubenaufhahmeelement 9.
  • the Druckhaubenauf- receiving element 9 is such on the housing 2, that the peripheral edge 90 is movable relative to the housing 2 in the region of the spring action.
  • the first spring element 3 and the second spring element 4 come to lie parallel to one another and are arranged at a distance from one another in the direction of the actuation axis A.
  • the spring element 3, 4 extend at an angle to the outside of the central axis M of the push button away.
  • an electrical switching element 5 is arranged, which is actuated by the movement of the pressure hood 1.
  • the pressure hood 1, the housing 2 and the Druckhaubenaufhahmeelement 9 are connected to each other with fastening means 91, such as screws or rivets.
  • Figures 6a and 6b show a sixth embodiment in which the push button an upper or first pressure cap Ia and a lower or second pressure cap Ib has.
  • the two pressure hoods Ia, Ib are arranged parallel to one another.
  • the respective pressure hood carrier 10a or 10b is also integrally formed on the underside of the corresponding pressure hood 1a, 1b and protrudes into the interior 22 of the housing 2.
  • the pressure hood supports 10a and 10b are in turn each a first spring element 3 and a second spring element 4 connected to the housing 2.
  • the housing 2 consists in this embodiment of an upper part 2a and a lower part 2b, which are interconnected.
  • the upper pressure hood 1a is in communication with the upper part 2a and the lower pressure hood 1b with the lower part 2b.
  • the pressure hood support 10a is further formed on the interior 22 side facing an actuating plate 101, which is moved upon actuation of the pressure hood Ia in the direction of the switching element 5 and then actuated.
  • the second printhead support 10b is here in connection with the circuit board 6, on which the switching element 5 is arranged.
  • the circuit board 6 is arranged such that it lies in the interior 22.
  • the pressure cap Ib Upon actuation of the pressure cap Ib, the circuit board 6 is moved together with the switching element 5 in the direction of the actuator plate 101 and thus actuated.
  • this means that the printed circuit board 6 is mounted in the housing 2 such that it is displaceable in the axial direction against the first pressure hood 1a. The shift is initiated by the actuation of the second pressure cap Ib.
  • both pressure hoods Ia, Ib are mounted via the spring elements 3, 4 described above.
  • the spring elements 3, 4 also serve here as sealing elements to seal the interior 22 from the environment.
  • Figures 7a and 7b show a plan view and a perspective view of another embodiment of a push-button. The same parts are provided with the same reference numerals.
  • the pressure hood 1 comprises two pressure hood carriers 10 which are attached to the pressure hood 1. are formed and stand down from the pressure hood.
  • the pressure hood carrier here have a cylindrical shape and protrude into the interior 22 of the housing 2, when the pressure hood 1 as described via the spring means 3, 4 are in communication with the housing 2.
  • the housing 2 comprises in the interior 22 a bearing 82, which here rises from the rear wall 21, and is fixed to the interior 22 is arranged.
  • the bearing 82 has here substantially a cylindrical shape.
  • the first spring means 3 and the second spring means 4 here have the shape of spring washer segments which extend over an angle of 180 °.
  • the spring disc segments 3, 4 have the shape of halved circular rings. Smaller or larger angle segments are also conceivable.
  • the spring washer segment extends over an angle in the range of 135 ° to 225 °.
  • the two spring means 3, 4 are connected to the bearing 82 in connection.
  • the spring means 3, 4 are so connected to the bearing 82 in connection that the spring means 3, 4 seen from the bearing 82 extend substantially uniformly on both sides. In other words, that means that the spring means 3, 4 are mounted centrally.
  • the bearing 82 includes an element 83 which provides a clearance between the first spring means 3 and the second spring means 4.
  • the spring means 3, 4 are connected via the two ends with the associated Druckhaubenträ- ger 10 in connection.
  • the printhead supports 10 also each comprise a spacer element 84, which provides the same distance between the first and the second spring means 3 and 4, respectively.
  • the two spring means 3, 4 are substantially parallel to each other and substantially perpendicular to the central axis of the actuating direction of the pressure hood 10. If now the pressure hood 1 is actuated from above along the actuation axis A, then the two spring means 3, 4 bend due the movement of the two pressure hood carrier 10 in the direction of actuation direction. Due to the resilient properties or the corresponding arrangement of the spring means 3, 4, a return movement takes place counter to the actuation direction A, so that the pressure hood 1 in the original Position is reset.
  • the two pressure hood carrier 10 are connected to each other in the region of the first spring means 3 via a yoke or web 85.
  • the web 85 essentially has the function of preventing a displacement of the two printing-bubble carriers 10 during the actuation process, that is, upon the action of force, away from one another.
  • the web 85 may also be an actuating element for an interior switching element 22 and not shown here electrical switching element.
  • the printing block can also be formed with an intermediate piece, not shown, which actuates the switching element.
  • the two spring means 3, 4 can be made of metal as well as of a plastic. If the spring means 3, 4 are made of a metallic material, they can be inserted into the injection mold and are then encapsulated by the plastic. In the embodiment of plastic, all elements can be made in a mold, so that the mechanical parts of a pushbutton can be integrally formed.
  • the spring means 3, 4 seen from above have the shape of a rectangular frame.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un bouton-poussoir qui comprend un capot de pression (1), un boîtier (2) avec un espace intérieur (22), un élément de rappel (3, 4) qui relie le capot de pression (1) au boîtier (2) et un élément de commutation électrique (5). Le capot de pression (1) peut être déplacé d'une position de repos dans une position de commutation par rapport à l'élément de commutation électrique (5) de sorte que l'élément de commutation électrique (5), qui est disposé dans l'espace intérieur du boîtier (2) peut être actionné. L'élément de rappel (3, 4) ramène le capot de pression (1) après l'actionnement dans la position de repos. L'élément de rappel (3, 4) comprend un premier moyen élastique (3) et un deuxième moyen élastique (4), le premier moyen élastique (3) étant disposé de manière décalée par rapport au deuxième moyen élastique (4) au moins dans la direction de l'axe d'actionnement (A) du capot de pression (1).
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