EP2777056A1 - Élément de commutation à éclairement, étanche à l'eau et aux poussières - Google Patents

Élément de commutation à éclairement, étanche à l'eau et aux poussières

Info

Publication number
EP2777056A1
EP2777056A1 EP12783858.9A EP12783858A EP2777056A1 EP 2777056 A1 EP2777056 A1 EP 2777056A1 EP 12783858 A EP12783858 A EP 12783858A EP 2777056 A1 EP2777056 A1 EP 2777056A1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
switching element
element according
housing
cap
protective membrane
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Granted
Application number
EP12783858.9A
Other languages
German (de)
English (en)
Other versions
EP2777056B1 (fr
EP2777056B8 (fr
Inventor
Danny Raupach
Karl-Heinz Krieg
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Eao Automotive & Co KG GmbH
EAO HOLDING AG
Original Assignee
EAO HOLDING AG
Eao Automative & Co KG GmbH
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by EAO HOLDING AG, Eao Automative & Co KG GmbH filed Critical EAO HOLDING AG
Publication of EP2777056A1 publication Critical patent/EP2777056A1/fr
Publication of EP2777056B1 publication Critical patent/EP2777056B1/fr
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP2777056B8 publication Critical patent/EP2777056B8/fr
Not-in-force legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Classifications

    • 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
    • H01H13/02—Details
    • H01H13/04—Cases; Covers
    • H01H13/06—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof or flameproof casings
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H9/00—Details of switching devices, not covered by groups H01H1/00 - H01H7/00
    • H01H9/02—Bases, casings, or covers
    • H01H9/04—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof casings
    • H01H9/047—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof casings provided with venting means
    • 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
    • H01H13/02—Details
    • H01H13/023—Light-emitting indicators
    • 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
    • H01H13/02—Details
    • H01H13/10—Bases; Stationary contacts mounted thereon
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H9/00—Details of switching devices, not covered by groups H01H1/00 - H01H7/00
    • H01H9/02—Bases, casings, or covers
    • H01H9/04—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof casings
    • H01H2009/048—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof casings using a sealing boot, e.g. the casing having separate elastic body surrounding the operating member and hermetically closing the opening for it
    • 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
    • H01H13/02—Details
    • H01H13/023—Light-emitting indicators
    • H01H2013/026—Light-emitting indicators with two or more independent lighting elements located inside the push button switch that illuminate separate zones of push buttons
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2213/00—Venting
    • H01H2213/002—Venting with external pressure
    • H01H2213/006—Labyrinth
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2219/00—Legends
    • H01H2219/036—Light emitting elements
    • H01H2219/048—Constituting key
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2221/00—Actuators
    • H01H2221/024—Transmission element
    • H01H2221/03—Stoppers for on or off position
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2223/00—Casings
    • H01H2223/002—Casings sealed
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2223/00—Casings
    • H01H2223/002—Casings sealed
    • H01H2223/006—Purge gas
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2223/00—Casings
    • H01H2223/044—Protecting cover
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2229/00—Manufacturing
    • H01H2229/044—Injection moulding
    • H01H2229/046—Multi-colour or double shot injection moulding
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2239/00—Miscellaneous
    • H01H2239/034—Environmental protection

Definitions

  • the invention relates to an illuminated, water and dustproof
  • Switching element for converting a li-linear movement of a key in an electrical switching signal, with a housing and a housing in the housing axially displaceable by a H ubweg between two reposable cap, which is provided with a sealing membrane to the outside, which by means of multi-component injection molding of a pliable
  • Plastic material is designed and preferably for outdoor use in Fa hrzeugbau for switching and / or display of
  • Illuminated, water- and dust-proof switching elements are used in vehicle already in a wide variety of Varia nts and are thus known in general.
  • EP 2 175 462 A1 describes a sealed switch for
  • the cap due to the present bias no Anformu things, beads or the like, which can serve as an attachment for Schmutzpa rti angle.
  • the electrical switch is located in a housing provided with an opening. Inside the housing there is a contact system and on
  • Housing is at least partially protruding from the housing
  • Actuator arranged in the manner of a rocker for switching action on the Konta ktsystem.
  • a bellows-type seal is attached to the end of the actuator and the other end to the housing in such a way that the seal substantially covers the opening.
  • the actuator consists of two parts, an inner and an outer rocker, with the seal between the two parts
  • the object of the invention is to develop a switch of the aforementioned type dera rt that this is used outdoors, a robustness against external Influences, such as freezing, etc., has been provided with egg nem pressure equalization element and when installed a Dichtwi tion also to
  • the switching element in the installed state should have no visible gap to the fastener to protect against dirt, sand, snow or frost.
  • the object is achieved in that the switching element in the interior of its housing kts at least four, of which at least two of the contacts are formed with a same contour and a deflection of their linear arrangement in the mating area to a square arrangement in neren follow, creating a symmetrical Building inside the
  • Switching element is possible, ei n pressure compensation element which is hot or ultrasonically welded from the inside and realized by means of a meandering Entl divungskanal pressure equalization to the outside environment, a circuit board on which at least one button and at least two
  • Lighting body are arranged, a silicone mat, which as
  • Restoring element and Lichtabschottung is a Füh tion, which at least d rei guide contours, the rungsnuten in the Füh in the housing mature, and has an end stop on which the leadership on at least three areas the end position or rest position of the Scha ltelements defi ned depicts and also serves for Lichtabschi heating, a cap with molded protective membrane, which realizes the sealing function of the switching element, the seal to the mounting plate, the robustness against freezing and overmolded search and function lighting and a frame.
  • Beleuchtu ngsisson preferably LED are used.
  • the Heidelbergele ment is characterized in particular by its simple and com pact design and is both opener and as NO contact switch applicable. Due to the small and compact design also a minimal weight of the switching element is realized.
  • Figure 1 - a perspective view of the switching element
  • Figures 1 and 2 show a perspective view and a Explosivda adjustment of the switching element.
  • the housing 9 which is preferably made of a plastic injection molded part, four contacts 8 are arranged outwardly next to each other and square by a deflection into the interior of the housing.
  • the square arrangement allows inside the switching element 1 a symmetrically constructive construction, the LED for the lighting and the button can be positioned exactly in the middle.
  • the contacts 8 are jewei ls pairs formed as equal parts. As a result, a reduction of the tool and handling expenses can be achieved.
  • the contacts 8 form by the deflection in the overmolded area a meander structure, a mechanical anchoring as protection against
  • Pressure compensation element 7 ( Figure 3) was added, which is secured media-tight by means of hot or Ultraschallverschwei tion. Via a retea Nderartigen venting passage 13 in the housing 9, which is open to the outside, the pressure balance between the interior of the
  • Silicone membrane to be fixed, which when pressing the
  • the housing 9 is made in one piece with integrated connector tray 14, which is suitable for receiving egg nes waterproof connector.
  • the housing 9 (FIG. 4) has at least three guide grooves 15, which correspond to the guide contours 16 of the guide 4.
  • the Füh are approximately grooves 15 in the housing 9 constructively designed so that the connector tray 14 for receiving the waterproof plug protrudes into the interior of the switching element 1 and the guide grooves 15 outside dive on the connector tray over.
  • Another advantage of this constructive solution is that the receiving area for the pressure compensation element 7 and the circuit board 6 is close to the upper opening of the housing 9 Un. This is an optimal hot or
  • the guide 4 has at least three solid end stops 18, which are formed in the form of a T-profile above the guide contours 16 and upon actuation of the switching element 1 in the direction of actuation on the
  • Shutter elements 1 depict. Abuse forces of at least 250 N in. Can be achieved by means of these massively designed end stops of the shuttering element 1
  • the switching element 1 is orgseite with three on the outside of the frame 10th
  • Altitude of the switching element 1 is defined defined in the installed state.
  • the height tolerance compensation is done via a slope to the
  • Rastha ken 20 of the mounting plate 11 Due to the structural arrangement of the resilient latching hooks 20 in the mounting plate 11 results in a compact design of the switching element 1, otherwise space for the deflection of the resilient locking hooks space on the switching element 1 would have to be kept.
  • the latching connection is advantageously designed from plastic to an electromagnetic compatibility to adjacent components guarantee .
  • the structural design is suitable, for example, for use in the tank lid of an electric vehicle in the outdoor area appro net.
  • Switching element 1 is pressed again when pressing in the end position and a release from the assembled state is not possible.
  • FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the cap 2, which is made in a multi-component injection molding process, a NEN sealing of the Sch lelements 1 to the environmental conditions, egg ne robustness against egg freeze, a translational movement of the switching element 1 and a search 21 and Fu tion lighting 22 to realize.
  • the symbol of the search illumination 21 can in different variants on ei NEN
  • the functional lighting 22 is in a transparent and volume-scattering material, the actuating surface 23 in a black opaque material and the protective membrane 12 in a black flexural
  • the protective membrane 12 may be made in a different color than the actuating surface 23 to the operator
  • the cap 2 is mounted on integrally formed locking elements with the guide 4.
  • the frame 10 is clamped between the housing 9 and the protective membrane 12 and thus sits without play in the end position.
  • the Schutzmem bran 12 is structurally shaped so that it has a laterally encircling sealing contour 27 which laterally applies during assembly in the mounting plate 11 and so the switching element 1 for
  • Switching element 1 necessary gap for installation aperture 11 is reduced and it results in a homogeneous overall picture between switching element 1 and
  • the robustness against freezing of the switching element 1 is realized that structurally the Schutzmem bran 12 of the cap 2 circumferentially evenly, starting from the altitude of the mounting plate 11 in the direction of the starting position of the switching element 1, is formed increasing.
  • the height of the slope forms since at least the actuation path of the switching element 1 a b.
  • the icing is broken by the operation of the cap 2 and the translational movement of the cap 2 is released for transfer into the electrical switching signal. Due to the broken-up icing when the switching element 1 is actuated, the reset is also possible. Due to the increased actuating surface of the
  • Shear elements 1 compared to the height position of the mounting plate, is also an operation with glove hen possible.
  • the receiving area of the pressure compensation element 7, the circuit board 6, the silicone mat 5, the guide 4 and the end stop 3 are completely inside the housing 9 and the cap 2, to protect the
  • the silicone mat 5 is used to reset the switching element 1 and Lichtabschottung between the search 21 and functional lighting 22.
  • the resetting lungs is done with at least two remindstelldomen 28 (Figure 3) with linear force-displacement curve in the balance of power to the button.
  • the reset domes 28 can also be used as additional switching elements to ensure, for example, a redundancy to the button.
  • Another possible embodiment is the button by a
  • the end stops are structurally arranged so that they are located exactly over the return domes of the silicone mat 28 and the probe. The end stops hold that Switching element 1 in a stable rest position without stressing the protective membrane 12 with a compressive stress. The protective membrane is thus in a tension-free state, which has a positive effect on the haptic and optical properties and the service life.

Landscapes

  • Push-Button Switches (AREA)
  • Switch Cases, Indication, And Locking (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne un élément de commutation à éclairement, étanche à l'eau et aux poussières, pour la conversion d'un mouvement linéaire d'une touche en un signal de commutation électrique, comprenant un boîtier et un couvercle déplaçable axialement dans le boîtier sur un trajet entre deux éléments de fin de course, ledit couvercle étant pourvu d'une membrane de protection, étanche vis-à-vis de l'extérieur, réalisée au moyen d'un procédé de moulage par injection multicomposants, à partir d'un matériau plastique souple, ledit élément de commutation comprenant à l'intérieur de son boîtier (9), au moins quatre contacts (8), dont au moins deux des contacts (8) présentent un même contour et sont déviés de leur disposition linéaire dans une zone d'enfichage pour former une disposition carrée à l'intérieur, un élément de compensation de pression (7), une carte de circuit imprimé (6), sur laquelle sont disposés au moins un commutateur à effleurement et au moins deux éléments d'éclairage, une nappe en silicone (5) en tant qu'élément de rappel, un guide (4), une butée terminale (3), un couvercle (2)pourvu d'une membrane de protection (12) formée sur cette dernière, et un cadre (10).
EP12783858.9A 2011-11-10 2012-10-11 Élément de commutation à éclairement, étanche à l'eau et aux poussières Not-in-force EP2777056B8 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE102011118178A DE102011118178B3 (de) 2011-11-10 2011-11-10 Beleuchtetes, wasser- und staubdichtes Schaltelement
PCT/DE2012/000991 WO2013067984A1 (fr) 2011-11-10 2012-10-11 Élément de commutation à éclairement, étanche à l'eau et aux poussières

Publications (3)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP2777056A1 true EP2777056A1 (fr) 2014-09-17
EP2777056B1 EP2777056B1 (fr) 2016-11-09
EP2777056B8 EP2777056B8 (fr) 2017-01-04

Family

ID=47148554

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP12783858.9A Not-in-force EP2777056B8 (fr) 2011-11-10 2012-10-11 Élément de commutation à éclairement, étanche à l'eau et aux poussières

Country Status (7)

Country Link
US (1) US9368297B2 (fr)
EP (1) EP2777056B8 (fr)
JP (1) JP2014532973A (fr)
KR (1) KR20140101770A (fr)
CN (1) CN103946941A (fr)
DE (2) DE102011118178B3 (fr)
WO (1) WO2013067984A1 (fr)

Families Citing this family (16)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
KR20160125848A (ko) * 2015-04-22 2016-11-01 엘에스산전 주식회사 전기차 충전기의 컨트롤박스
US10204750B2 (en) * 2016-11-04 2019-02-12 Carling Technologies, Inc. Illuminated switch actuator further surrounded by an illumination structure
US11079812B1 (en) * 2017-09-12 2021-08-03 Apple Inc. Modular button assembly for an electronic device
JP6936760B2 (ja) 2018-04-05 2021-09-22 株式会社東海理化電機製作所 スイッチ装置
JP6770548B2 (ja) 2018-04-05 2020-10-14 株式会社東海理化電機製作所 スイッチ装置
CN109296985B (zh) * 2018-09-27 2024-05-17 南通三辉电子有限公司 一种汽车组合开关用多色灯防散射导光柱结构
IT201900002129A1 (it) * 2019-02-14 2020-08-14 Bticino Spa Dispositivo elettronico modulare per impianti elettrici e/o domotici
DE102019104728A1 (de) * 2019-02-25 2020-08-27 Nidec Gpm Gmbh Pumpeinheit aufweisend einen Steckverbinder mit Druckausgleichselement
FR3105557B1 (fr) * 2019-12-20 2022-03-18 Legrand France Commutateur électrique étanche
GB2591263A (en) * 2020-01-23 2021-07-28 Continental Automotive Gmbh IP69 Protection Illumination Push Button
KR102829832B1 (ko) * 2020-02-26 2025-07-03 현대자동차주식회사 스위치 구조 및 이의 제작 방법
KR102834121B1 (ko) * 2020-07-06 2025-07-14 현대자동차주식회사 매뉴얼 회전식 조절 스위치의 열해 방지 구조
EP4513523A1 (fr) 2023-08-21 2025-02-26 elobau GmbH & Co. KG Commutateur électrique et procédé de fonctionnement
DE102023135839B4 (de) * 2023-12-19 2025-11-27 Andreas Stihl Ag & Co. Kg Bodengeführtes oder handgetragenes Arbeitsgerät mit Bedienvorrichtung
CN118782410B (zh) * 2024-07-24 2024-11-22 杭州鸿世电器股份有限公司 一种防水开关
CN118675921B (zh) * 2024-08-23 2024-11-22 昌得电气科技有限公司 一种带有照明功能的按钮开关

Family Cites Families (16)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE3519872A1 (de) 1985-06-03 1986-12-04 Zwicker + Hensel Elektronische Schalttechnik GmbH, 5960 Olpe Scheibenschaltdruck-initiator
DE8630188U1 (de) 1986-11-11 1987-07-30 Schurter GmbH, 79346 Endingen Modulare Drucktaste
DE8714573U1 (de) 1987-11-02 1988-01-14 Motsch, Alfons, Dipl.-Ing., 5276 Wiehl Kurzhubdrucktaster
JP3894527B2 (ja) * 1998-12-09 2007-03-22 富士電機リテイルシステムズ株式会社 押ボタン装置
ITMI20010302A1 (it) * 2001-02-14 2002-08-14 Whirlpool Co Costruzione di pulsanti per applicazioni elettroniche elettriche e/o meccaniche
CN2874746Y (zh) * 2005-12-29 2007-02-28 富士康(昆山)电脑接插件有限公司 开关
DE102008034046B4 (de) * 2007-07-26 2020-08-13 Marquardt Gmbh Elektrischer Schalter
EP2210261A4 (fr) * 2007-11-12 2013-06-19 Clipsal Australia Pty Ltd Unité de commutation électrique
DE102008015111B3 (de) 2008-01-31 2009-06-10 Preh Gmbh Flüssigkeitsgeschütztes Bedienelement
EP2175462B1 (fr) * 2008-10-10 2013-12-11 RAFI GmbH & Co. KG Interrupteur étanche
CN201298476Y (zh) * 2008-11-06 2009-08-26 深圳市航盛电子股份有限公司 一种密合式按键开关装置
DE102009008537B3 (de) 2009-02-11 2010-02-25 Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Drucktaster
DE102009029825B3 (de) 2009-06-18 2010-10-28 Gigaset Communications Gmbh Tastenanordnung
DE102010008809C5 (de) 2009-12-18 2016-01-07 Helmut Birkelbach Folienkondensator sowie Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Folienkondensators
TWM400080U (en) 2010-09-09 2011-03-11 jin-xiong Chu Structure improvement of pressing-type switch
DE102011000112A1 (de) 2011-01-13 2012-07-19 Bundesdruckerei Gmbh Verfahren zur Verifikation von Personendaten im Kundenverkehr

Non-Patent Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Title
See references of WO2013067984A1 *

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
WO2013067984A1 (fr) 2013-05-16
US9368297B2 (en) 2016-06-14
DE102011118178B3 (de) 2013-05-16
EP2777056B1 (fr) 2016-11-09
KR20140101770A (ko) 2014-08-20
US20150060245A1 (en) 2015-03-05
JP2014532973A (ja) 2014-12-08
CN103946941A (zh) 2014-07-23
DE112012004712A5 (de) 2014-09-04
EP2777056B8 (fr) 2017-01-04

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP2777056A1 (fr) Élément de commutation à éclairement, étanche à l'eau et aux poussières
DE3019886C2 (de) Schiebeschalter
DE4009279C2 (fr)
EP4025752A1 (fr) Dispositif d'actionnement destiné au montage sur une partie de véhicule, et procédé d'actionnement permettant de déclencher une fonction de véhicule
EP1703528A2 (fr) Module avec fonction de commutation et son procédé de fabrication
DE3029515A1 (de) Drucktastenschalter
WO2003062569A1 (fr) Fermeture de portes, capots, trappes ou similaires, notamment sur des vehicules
DE202009007625U1 (de) Manuell bedienbarer und fernsteuerbarer Zwei-Zweck-Wandschalter
EP2302655B1 (fr) Commutateur électrique
DE7427851U (de) Drucktastenschalter
DE102011016945A1 (de) Schaltvorrichtung
DE102006041149B4 (de) Vakuumschaltkammer für Mittelspannungsschaltanlagen
DE102016100795A1 (de) Wippschalter mit beweglichen Lichtschächten
EP2266126A1 (fr) Bouton-poussoir
DE102007035923B4 (de) Bedienelement
DE3608703C2 (fr)
EP2175462A1 (fr) Interrupteur étanche
EP2026432A2 (fr) Module de commutateur pour un dispositif de commutation électrique
DE4431937A1 (de) Schalter
EP0010729A1 (fr) Interrupteur dépendant de la pression
DE102009009611A1 (de) Elektronischer Schlüssel
DE3020010A1 (de) Drucktastenschalter
DE20117514U1 (de) Wippenschalter
DE19547566C1 (de) Vorrichtung zum Herstellen einer elektrischen Verbindung
DE3409286A1 (de) Elektrischer schalter

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20140509

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

DAX Request for extension of the european patent (deleted)
GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

INTG Intention to grant announced

Effective date: 20160824

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: NOT ENGLISH

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: REF

Ref document number: 844620

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20161115

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

GRAT Correction requested after decision to grant or after decision to maintain patent in amended form

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNCDEC

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: LANGUAGE OF EP DOCUMENT: GERMAN

RAP2 Party data changed (patent owner data changed or rights of a patent transferred)

Owner name: EAO HOLDING AG

Owner name: EAO AUTOMOTIVE GMBH & CO KG

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R096

Ref document number: 502012008759

Country of ref document: DE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R096

Ref document number: 502012008759

Country of ref document: DE

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LV

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161109

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: LT

Ref legal event code: MG4D

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: NL

Ref legal event code: MP

Effective date: 20161109

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170210

Ref country code: LT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161109

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161109

Ref country code: NO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170209

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161109

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170309

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161109

Ref country code: PL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161109

Ref country code: HR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161109

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170309

Ref country code: FI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161109

Ref country code: RS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161109

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: EE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161109

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161109

Ref country code: CZ

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161109

Ref country code: SK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161109

Ref country code: RO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161109

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R097

Ref document number: 502012008759

Country of ref document: DE

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SM

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161109

Ref country code: BG

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170209

Ref country code: IT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161109

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20170810

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161109

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161109

GBPC Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 20171011

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: MM4A

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: ST

Effective date: 20180629

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20171011

Ref country code: LU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20171011

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: BE

Ref legal event code: MM

Effective date: 20171031

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20171031

Ref country code: BE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20171031

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161109

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20171011

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: MM01

Ref document number: 844620

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20171011

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20171011

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: HU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT; INVALID AB INITIO

Effective date: 20121011

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CY

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20161109

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161109

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20190507

Year of fee payment: 8

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: TR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161109

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161109

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CH

Payment date: 20210129

Year of fee payment: 9

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R119

Ref document number: 502012008759

Country of ref document: DE

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20210501

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20211031

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20211031