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- the invention relates to an electrical switch, in particular a rocker or toggle switch.
- Rocker switches which are used in motor vehicles, especially in steering wheels, are usually subject to strict installation space limitations. A flat construction of rocker switches is possible using micro-switching elements or snap-action discs which can be actuated directly by a rocking movement of an actuating part. However, these components are relatively expensive, so that such rocker switch can not be produced inexpensively.
- the object of the invention is to provide a suitable for the automotive sector, inexpensive and reliable electrical switch with a pleasant feel during the switching process, which is feasible with a small height.
- the electrical switch according to the invention in particular a rocker or toggle switch, comprises a rotatably or pivotally mounted, manually operable actuating part which can be deflected from a neutral position into an actuating position.
- the electrical switch further comprises an electrical switching element, which is mechanically actuated, and an actuating element acting on the switching element.
- the actuating element is coupled to the actuating part and to the switching element such that a rotary or pivoting movement of the actuating part from the neutral position to the actuating position is converted into a substantially linear movement of the actuating element.
- the actuating element is further rotatably coupled to the actuating part by at least one axis portion of the actuating element is rotatably mounted in a keyhole-shaped receptacle of the actuating part.
- the actuating element is given an additional degree of freedom with respect to the actuating part, so that tilting of the actuating element otherwise caused by the rotational or pivoting movement of the actuating part can be compensated for from the preferred linear switching direction of the switching element. Furthermore, the rotatable coupling of the actuating element to the actuating part is simply implemented in this way.
- the structure of the invention allows the use of a switching mat as an electrical switching element, so that the switch can be designed very flat overall.
- the special coupling of the actuating part which converts the rotary or pivoting movement of the actuating part into a linear movement of the actuating element, allows a vertical action of the actuating element on the switching mat. This ensures a reliable and tactile pleasant operation of the switching mat.
- An undesirable deflection of the actuating element during actuation of the switch can be avoided in that the rotatable coupling of the actuating element to the actuating part is designed so that the actuating element is not allowed to move linearly in a direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the actuating element.
- Actuator preferably has a contact portion which rests at least in the operating position on an increase of the switching element.
- a stable neutral position of the switch can be specified by the contact section (also) in the neutral position under bias on the increase of the switching element rests (of course, without this a switching operation is triggered).
- the actuating element its contact portion has an edge which surrounds the elevation of the switching element, preferably with a clearance.
- the thus achieved more or less positive engagement between the actuating element and the switching element secures the desired positioning of the actuating element relative to the switching element in addition.
- a certain play between the edge of the actuating element and the increase in the switching element during the switching operation allows for a principle-dependent minimum translational displacement of the actuating element relative to the switching element without a haptic disturbing resistance.
- the inventive switch concept can be extended to a rocker switch with two operating positions, which are achieved by pivoting or turning a two-armed actuator in opposite directions of rotation or rocking (rocker switch).
- a rocker switch with two operating positions, which are achieved by pivoting or turning a two-armed actuator in opposite directions of rotation or rocking (rocker switch).
- two actuators coupled to the actuating part and each arranged on one side of the axis electrical switching element so that rotational or pivotal movements of the actuating member from the neutral position in opposite Directions are translated into a substantially linear movement of the actuating element.
- FIG. 1 a neutral position in an actuating position in an actuating position ( FIG. 2 ) is deflectable.
- the actuating member 12 is rotatably mounted on a relative to the movement of the actuating member 12 fixed component or pivotable about a pivot axis 14.
- an electrical switching element 16 in the form of a switching mat (Gummischaltmatte) is mounted.
- the switching element 16 has an increase 18. By depressing the increase 18 in a switching direction 20, an electrical switching operation is triggered.
- Characteristic of a safety mat is the tactile feedback, which is perceived as a snap.
- the switch further comprises an actuating element 22 which acts on the switching element 16 and which is mechanically coupled on the one hand to the actuating part 12 and on the other hand to the switching element 16, more precisely at its elevation 18.
- the peculiarity of this coupling is that a rotary or pivoting movement of the actuating part 12 is converted from the neutral position to the actuating position in a substantially linear movement of the actuating element 22, as will be explained in detail below.
- actuator 22 has a central contact portion 24 from which extend in two axes portions 26 opposite directions. How best in FIG. 4 can be seen, the actuating element 22 is located with its contact portion 24 on the elevation 18 of the switching element 16. The bearing surfaces of the contact portion 24 and the elevation 18 are oriented as well as the axis portions 26 perpendicular to the switching direction 20.
- FIG. 5 an alternative embodiment of the actuating element 22 is shown.
- the actuator 22 has a vertically extending from the support surface edge 28 which engages around the elevation 18 of the switching element 16 in the neutral position of the switch. Between the edge 18 and the increase 18 a certain game is provided.
- the axle sections 26 of the actuating element 22 are rotatably mounted in receptacles 30 of the actuating part 12.
- the receptacles 30 are formed in wall sections 32 of the actuating part 12, which extend perpendicular to the Achsablieen 26, in the form of a keyhole.
- the keyhole shape has the advantage that the axle sections 26 can simply be pressed into the receptacles 30 perpendicular to their extension direction.
- B a U-shape or a simple bore possible.
- the actuator 22 is not allowed to move linearly in the direction of the axle sections 26 and above all does not permit linear movement in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the axle sections 26.
- the actuating element 22 is rotatably mounted in the actuating part 12 only about an axis parallel to the pivot axis or pivot axis 14.
- the actuator 22 is under defined bias on the switching element 16.
- the bias voltage is such that no switching operation is triggered, ie the increase 18 of the switching element 16 is little or not depressed.
- the actuating member 12 is deflected ( FIG. 2 ) by making a pivotal movement about the axis 14.
- the mounted away from the axis 14 actuator 22 is not tilted, but retains its orientation relative to the switching element 16th at and pushes the increase 18 of the switching element 16 linearly in the switching direction 20, ie perpendicular to the support surfaces, down, so that a switching operation is triggered under optimum force and tactile feedback for the operator.
- the actuator 22 retains its orientation because it is rotatably mounted in the actuating part 12 about an axis parallel to the rotational or pivot axis 14 of the actuating member 12 and therefore held by the elevation 18 of the switching element 16, in particular of the support surface, in this orientation can.
- FIGS. 6 and 7 a second embodiment of a rocker switch is shown.
- This switch is based on a neutral position ( FIG. 6 ) in two operating positions deflected.
- the second embodiment of the switch is based on the same principle as the first embodiment and differs from this essentially in that not only an actuating element 22 and a cooperating with this switching element 16 are provided, but two each.
- the switching elements 16 are arranged on opposite sides of the pivot axis 14. Accordingly, the actuating elements 22 in the actuating part 12 are rotatably mounted on opposite sides of the rotary or pivot axis 14.
- the construction of the switch thus corresponds on both sides to that described above, so that reference can be made in this respect to the above explanations, also with regard to the basic mode of operation.
- one or the other switching element 16 is actuated here ( FIG. FIG. 7 ).
- the switches described are particularly suitable as a rocker switch for vehicle steering wheels. However, other applications are conceivable in which emphasis is placed on a low height of the switch and a pleasant feel during the switching process.
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Die Erfindung betrifft einen elektrischen Schalter, insbesondere einen Wipp- oder Kippschalter.The invention relates to an electrical switch, in particular a rocker or toggle switch.
Wippschalter, die in Kraftfahrzeugen, insbesondere in Lenkrädern, zum Einsatz kommen, unterliegen meist strengen Bauraumbeschränkungen. Eine flache Bauweise von Wippschaltern ist unter Verwendung von Mikroschaltelementen oder Schnappscheiben möglich, die unmittelbar durch eine Wippbewegung eines Betätigungsteils betätigt werden können. Diese Bauteile sind jedoch verhältnismäßig teuer, sodass solche Wippschalter nicht kostengünstig herstellbar sind.Rocker switches, which are used in motor vehicles, especially in steering wheels, are usually subject to strict installation space limitations. A flat construction of rocker switches is possible using micro-switching elements or snap-action discs which can be actuated directly by a rocking movement of an actuating part. However, these components are relatively expensive, so that such rocker switch can not be produced inexpensively.
Es sind auch andere Wippschalterkonzepte bekannt, die den Einsatz von kostengünstigeren Schaltmatten erlauben. So ist in der
Aus der
Weitere elektrische Schalter sind aus der
Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, einen für den Kraftfahrzeugbereich geeigneten, kostengünstigen und zuverlässigen elektrischen Schalter mit angenehmer Haptik beim Schaltvorgang zu schaffen, der mit einer kleinen Bauhöhe realisierbar ist.The object of the invention is to provide a suitable for the automotive sector, inexpensive and reliable electrical switch with a pleasant feel during the switching process, which is feasible with a small height.
Gelöst wird diese Aufgabe durch einen elektrischen Schalter mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen des erfindungsgemäßen elektrischen Schalters sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.This object is achieved by an electrical switch with the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments of the electrical switch according to the invention are specified in the dependent claims.
Der erfindungsgemäße elektrische Schalter, insbesondere ein Wipp- oder Kippschalter, umfasst ein dreh- oder schwenkbar gelagertes, manuell bedienbares Betätigungsteil, das aus einer Neutralstellung in eine Betätigungsstellung auslenkbar ist. Der elektrische Schalter umfasst ferner ein elektrisches Schaltelement, das mechanisch betätigbar ist, und ein auf das Schaltelement einwirkendes Betätigungselement. Das Betätigungselement ist so an das Betätigungsteil und an das Schaltelement gekoppelt, dass eine Dreh- oder Schwenkbewegung des Betätigungsteils aus der Neutralstellung in die Betätigungsstellung in eine im Wesentlichen lineare Bewegung des Betätigungselements umgesetzt wird. Das Betätigungselement ist ferner drehbar an das Betätigungsteil gekoppelt, indem wenigstens ein Achsabschnitt des Betätigungselements in einer schlüssellochförmigen Aufnahme des Betätigungsteils drehbar gelagert ist.The electrical switch according to the invention, in particular a rocker or toggle switch, comprises a rotatably or pivotally mounted, manually operable actuating part which can be deflected from a neutral position into an actuating position. The electrical switch further comprises an electrical switching element, which is mechanically actuated, and an actuating element acting on the switching element. The actuating element is coupled to the actuating part and to the switching element such that a rotary or pivoting movement of the actuating part from the neutral position to the actuating position is converted into a substantially linear movement of the actuating element. The actuating element is further rotatably coupled to the actuating part by at least one axis portion of the actuating element is rotatably mounted in a keyhole-shaped receptacle of the actuating part.
Dadurch erhält das Betätigungselement gegenüber dem Betätigungsteil einen zusätzlichen Freiheitsgrad, sodass ein ansonsten durch die Dreh- bzw. Schwenkbewegung des Betätigungsteils verursachtes Kippen des Betätigungselements aus der bevorzugten linearen Schaltrichtung des Schaltelements ausgeglichen werden kann. Des Weiteren ist auf diese Weise die drehbare Kopplung des Betätigungselements an das Betätigungsteil einfach umgesetzt.As a result, the actuating element is given an additional degree of freedom with respect to the actuating part, so that tilting of the actuating element otherwise caused by the rotational or pivoting movement of the actuating part can be compensated for from the preferred linear switching direction of the switching element. Furthermore, the rotatable coupling of the actuating element to the actuating part is simply implemented in this way.
Der erfindungsgemäße Aufbau erlaubt den Einsatz einer Schaltmatte als elektrisches Schaltelement, sodass der Schalter insgesamt sehr flach ausgelegt werden kann. Die besondere Kopplung des Betätigungsteils, die die Dreh- oder Schwenkbewegung des Betätigungsteils in eine lineare Bewegung des Betätigungselements umwandelt, ermöglicht eine senkrechte Einwirkung des Betätigungselements auf die Schaltmatte. Dadurch ist eine zuverlässige und haptisch angenehme Betätigung der Schaltmatte gewährleistet.The structure of the invention allows the use of a switching mat as an electrical switching element, so that the switch can be designed very flat overall. The special coupling of the actuating part, which converts the rotary or pivoting movement of the actuating part into a linear movement of the actuating element, allows a vertical action of the actuating element on the switching mat. This ensures a reliable and tactile pleasant operation of the switching mat.
Ein unerwünschtes Ausweichen des Betätigungselements beim Betätigen des Schalters kann dadurch vermieden werden, dass die drehbare Kopplung des Betätigungselements an das Betätigungsteil so ausgelegt ist, dass dem Betätigungselement keine lineare Bewegung in einer zur Drehachse des Betätigungselements senkrechten Richtung gestattet ist.An undesirable deflection of the actuating element during actuation of the switch can be avoided in that the rotatable coupling of the actuating element to the actuating part is designed so that the actuating element is not allowed to move linearly in a direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the actuating element.
Damit das (begrenzt) bewegliche Betätigungselement während des Schaltvorgangs eine definierte Orientierung relativ zum Schaltelement beibehält, weist das Betätigungselement vorzugsweise einen Kontaktabschnitt auf, der zumindest in der Betätigungsstellung auf einer Erhöhung des Schaltelements aufliegt.So that the (limited) movable actuating element during the switching operation maintains a defined orientation relative to the switching element, this has Actuator preferably has a contact portion which rests at least in the operating position on an increase of the switching element.
Vorteilhaft kann gemäß einer Fortführung des obigen Aspekts eine stabile Neutralstellung des Schalters vorgegeben werden, indem der Kontaktabschnitt (auch) in der Neutralstellung unter Vorspannung auf der Erhöhung des Schaltelements aufliegt (selbstverständlich ohne dass dadurch ein Schaltvorgang ausgelöst wird).Advantageously, according to a continuation of the above aspect, a stable neutral position of the switch can be specified by the contact section (also) in the neutral position under bias on the increase of the switching element rests (of course, without this a switching operation is triggered).
Gemäß einer Weiterbildung des Betätigungselements weist dessen Kontaktabschnitt einen Rand auf, der die Erhöhung des Schaltelements umgreift, vorzugsweise mit einem Spiel. Der dadurch mehr oder weniger erreichte Formschluss zwischen dem Betätigungselement und dem Schaltelement sichert die gewünschte Positionierung des Betätigungselements relativ zum Schaltelement zusätzlich ab. Ein gewisses Spiel zwischen dem Rand des Betätigungselements und der Erhöhung des Schaltelements lässt während des Schaltvorgangs eine prinzipbedingte minimale translatorische Verschiebung des Betätigungselements relativ zum Schaltelement ohne einen haptisch störenden Widerstand zu.According to a development of the actuating element, its contact portion has an edge which surrounds the elevation of the switching element, preferably with a clearance. The thus achieved more or less positive engagement between the actuating element and the switching element secures the desired positioning of the actuating element relative to the switching element in addition. A certain play between the edge of the actuating element and the increase in the switching element during the switching operation allows for a principle-dependent minimum translational displacement of the actuating element relative to the switching element without a haptic disturbing resistance.
Das erfindungsgemäße Schalterkonzept kann ausgedehnt werden auf einen Wippschalter mit zwei Betätigungsstellungen, die durch Schwenken oder Drehen eines zweiarmigen Betätigungselements in entgegengesetzte Dreh- bzw. Schwenkrichtungen erreicht werden (rocker switch). Hierzu sind auf gegenüberliegenden Seiten einer Dreh- oder Schwenkachse, um die das Betätigungsteil auslenkbar ist, zwei Betätigungselemente an das Betätigungsteil und jeweils an ein auf einer Seite der Achse angeordnetes elektrisches Schaltelement so gekoppelt, dass Dreh- oder Schwenkbewegungen des Betätigungsteils aus der Neutralstellung in entgegengesetzte Richtungen jeweils in eine im Wesentlichen lineare Bewegung des Betätigungselements umgesetzt werden.The inventive switch concept can be extended to a rocker switch with two operating positions, which are achieved by pivoting or turning a two-armed actuator in opposite directions of rotation or rocking (rocker switch). For this purpose, on opposite sides of a rotary or pivot axis about which the actuating member is deflectable, two actuators coupled to the actuating part and each arranged on one side of the axis electrical switching element so that rotational or pivotal movements of the actuating member from the neutral position in opposite Directions are translated into a substantially linear movement of the actuating element.
Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung und aus den beigefügten Zeichnungen, auf die Bezug genommen wird. In den Zeichnungen zeigen:
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Figur 1 eine perspektivische Ansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Schalters nach einer ersten Ausführungsform im unbetätigten Zustand; -
Figur 2 den Schalter ausFigur 1 im betätigten Zustand in einem perspektivischen Halbschnitt; -
Figur 3 eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Betätigungselements für einen erfindungsgemäßen Schalter nach einer ersten Ausführungsvariante; -
Figur 4 das Betätigungselement ausFigur 3 in Zusammenwirkung mit einem Schaltelement; -
Figur 5 eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Betätigungselements für einen erfindungsgemäßen Schalter nach einer zweiten Ausführungsvariante; -
Figur 6 eine perspektivische Ansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Schalters nach einer zweiten Ausführungsform im unbetätigten Zustand; und -
Figur 7 den Schalter ausFigur 6 in einem betätigten Zustand.
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FIG. 1 a perspective view of a switch according to the invention according to a first embodiment in the unactuated state; -
FIG. 2 the switch offFIG. 1 in the actuated state in a perspective half section; -
FIG. 3 a perspective view of an actuating element for a switch according to the invention according to a first embodiment; -
FIG. 4 the actuator offFIG. 3 in cooperation with a switching element; -
FIG. 5 a perspective view of an actuating element for a switch according to the invention according to a second embodiment; -
FIG. 6 a perspective view of a switch according to the invention according to a second embodiment in the unactuated state; and -
FIG. 7 the switch offFIG. 6 in an actuated state.
In den
Ebenfalls auf einem relativ zur Bewegung des Betätigungsteils 12 feststehenden Bauteil ist ein elektrisches Schaltelement 16 in Form einer Schaltmatte (Gummischaltmatte) angebracht. Das Schaltelement 16 hat eine Erhöhung 18. Durch Niederdrücken der Erhöhung 18 in einer Schaltrichtung 20 wird ein elektrischer Schaltvorgang ausgelöst. Charakteristisch für eine Schaltmatte ist dabei die taktile Rückmeldung, die als Schnappen empfunden wird.Also on a relative to the movement of the actuating
Der Schalter umfasst ferner ein auf das Schaltelement 16 einwirkendes Betätigungselement 22, das mechanisch einerseits an das Betätigungsteil 12 und andererseits an das Schaltelement 16, genauer gesagt an dessen Erhöhung 18 gekoppelt ist. Die Besonderheit dieser Kopplung liegt darin, dass eine Dreh- oder Schwenkbewegung des Betätigungsteils 12 aus der Neutralstellung in die Betätigungsstellung in eine im Wesentlichen lineare Bewegung des Betätigungselements 22 umgesetzt wird, wie nachfolgend im Detail erläutert wird.The switch further comprises an
Das in
In
Die Achsabschnitte 26 des Betätigungselements 22 sind in Aufnahmen 30 des Betätigungsteils 12 drehbar gelagert. Die Aufnahmen 30 sind in Wandabschnitten 32 des Betätigungsteils 12, die sich senkrecht zu den Achsabschnitten 26 erstrecken, in Form eines Schlüssellochs gebildet. Die Schlüssellochform hat den Vorteil, dass die Achsabschnitte 26 einfach senkrecht zu ihrer Erstreckungsrichtung in die Aufnahmen 30 hineingedrückt werden können. Es sind jedoch auch andere Formen wie z. B. eine U-Form oder eine einfache Bohrung möglich. In jedem Fall ist dem Betätigungselement 22 keine lineare Bewegung in Richtung der Achsabschnitte 26 und vor allem keine lineare Bewegung in einer zur Richtung der Achsabschnitte 26 senkrechten Richtung gestattet. Somit ist das Betätigungselement 22 nur um eine zur Dreh- bzw. Schwenkachse 14 parallele Achse drehbar im Betätigungsteil 12 gelagert.The
Im Folgenden wird die Funktionsweise des Schalters erläutert. In der in
Durch manuelle Betätigung der Drucktaste 10 wird das Betätigungsteil 12 ausgelenkt (
Das Betätigungselement 22 behält seine Orientierung bei, weil es im Betätigungsteil 12 drehbar um eine zur Dreh- bzw. Schwenkachse 14 des Betätigungsteils 12 parallele Achse gelagert ist und deshalb von der Erhöhung 18 des Schaltelements 16, insbesondere von deren Auflagefläche, in dieser Orientierung gehalten werden kann.The
In den
Der Aufbau des Schalters entspricht somit auf beiden Seiten dem oben beschriebenen, sodass insoweit auf die obigen Erläuterungen verwiesen werden kann, auch bezüglich der grundlegenden Funktionsweise. Je nach Dreh- bzw, Schwenkrichtung des Betätigungsteils 12 um die Dreh- bzw. Schwenkachse 14 wird hier das eine oder das andere Schaltelement 16 betätigt (
Die beschriebenen Schalter eignen sich insbesondere als Wippschalter für Kfz-Lenkräder. Es sind jedoch auch andere Anwendungen denkbar, bei denen auf eine geringe Bauhöhe der Schalter und eine angenehme Haptik beim Schaltvorgang Wert gelegt wird.The switches described are particularly suitable as a rocker switch for vehicle steering wheels. However, other applications are conceivable in which emphasis is placed on a low height of the switch and a pleasant feel during the switching process.
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- An electric switch, in particular a rocker or toggle switch, comprising
a manually operable actuating part (12) that is mounted for rotary or swiveling motion and is deflectable from a neutral position to an actuating position,
an electric switching member (16) that is adapted to be actuated mechanically, and
an actuating member (22) that acts upon the switching member (16),
the actuating member (22) being coupled to the actuating part (12) and to the switching member (16) such that a rotary or swiveling motion of the actuating part (12) from the neutral position to the actuating position is transformed into a substantially linear motion of the actuating member (22),
the actuating member (22) being rotatably coupled to the actuating part (12),
characterized in that at least one pin portion (26) of the actuating member (22) is mounted for rotation in a keyhole-shaped seat (30) of the actuating part (12). - The electric switch according to claim 1, characterized in that the rotational coupling of the actuating member (22) to the actuating part (12) is designed such that the actuating member (22) is not permitted to make a linear motion in a direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the actuating member (22).
- The electric switch according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the actuating member (22) includes a contact portion (24) which, at least in the actuating position, rests on a raised portion (18) of the switching member (16).
- The electric switch according to claim 3, characterized in that in the neutral position, the contact portion (24) rests on the raised portion (18) of the switching member (16) in a prestressed condition.
- The electric switch according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the contact portion (24) includes a rim (28) which engages around the raised portion (18) of the switching member (16), preferably with a clearance.
- The electric switch according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that on opposite sides of a hinge pin or swivel pin (14) about which the actuating part (12) is deflectable, two actuating members (22) are coupled to the actuating part (12) and each is coupled to a respective electric switching member (16) arranged on either side of the pin (14) such that rotary or swiveling motions of the actuating part (12) from the neutral position into opposite directions are each transformed into a substantially linear motion of the actuating member (22).
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