EP2795646B1 - Dispositif de commutation électrique - Google Patents

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EP2795646B1
EP2795646B1 EP12808734.3A EP12808734A EP2795646B1 EP 2795646 B1 EP2795646 B1 EP 2795646B1 EP 12808734 A EP12808734 A EP 12808734A EP 2795646 B1 EP2795646 B1 EP 2795646B1
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Gerd Buschmann
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Huf Huelsbeck and Fuerst GmbH and Co KG
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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
    • H01H13/02—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
    • 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
    • H01H13/26—Snap-action arrangements depending upon deformation of elastic members
    • H01H13/48—Snap-action arrangements depending upon deformation of elastic members using buckling of disc springs
    • 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
    • H01H13/86—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 characterised by the casing, e.g. sealed casings or casings reducible in size
    • 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
    • H01H13/88—Processes specially adapted for manufacture of rectilinearly movable switches having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboards
    • 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
    • H01H2203/00—Form of contacts
    • H01H2203/036—Form of contacts to solve particular problems
    • H01H2203/038—Form of contacts to solve particular problems to be bridged by a dome shaped contact
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2209/00—Layers
    • H01H2209/068—Properties of the membrane
    • H01H2209/074—Properties of the membrane elastomeric
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2223/00—Casings
    • H01H2223/002—Casings sealed
    • H01H2223/003—Membrane embracing all keys
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2229/00—Manufacturing
    • H01H2229/024—Packing between substrate and membrane
    • H01H2229/028—Adhesive

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  • the invention relates to an electrical switch.
  • the invention relates to a switch with a contact system, which has fixed contact elements and an actuatable switching contact element.
  • the contact system consists inter alia of fixed contact elements and a switching contact element.
  • a manual actuation of the actuating member of the switch an elastic deformation of the switching contact element can be achieved, whereby the fixed contact elements are electrically connected together.
  • the switching contact element has a switching portion, namely a snap-action disc, and a fastening portion, wherein the fastening portion is spaced from the switching portion.
  • the actuator is provided for switching action on the contact system, wherein the switching contact element between an inoperative position and an actuating position is adjustable by an elastic deformation of the switching contact element.
  • the fixed contact elements In the rest position, the fixed contact elements are galvanically separated from each other and in the operating position, the fixed contact elements are electrically connected to each other via the switching contact element.
  • Such switching elements are used in vehicle technology in particular at those points that may also be exposed to environmental influences.
  • the US 2011/0036696 A1 describes a switching element in which a cover is glued to a control knob and an underlying spring element.
  • the disc-shaped spring element lies in a recess of a receptacle and establishes a galvanic coupling between two contacts in the receptacle, when an operating force is exerted on the control knob.
  • the US 2009/20943 A1 apparently a matrix of switching elements, wherein resilient metallic elements are arranged in recesses above electrical contacts. A cover is placed over the metallic elements with adhesion of the cover to the support prevented.
  • the JP 2008 234889 A describes a further, generic switching element.
  • the electrical switch according to the invention has a carrier and a contact system arranged on the carrier, which has fixed contact elements and a mechanically monostable switching contact element.
  • each actuatable element is to be regarded, which is deformable from a rest position, but pushes back into this rest position.
  • the switching contact element is designed as a snap-action disc.
  • the fixed contact elements are galvanically separated from each other and in the switching position of the switching contact element, the fixed contact elements are electrically connected to each other via the switching contact element.
  • a deformable cover which at least the switching contact element fixed in its position relative to the carrier and is brought into a firm connection with both the carrier and with the switching contact element.
  • a solid connection a glued connection is provided.
  • the cover thus initially assumes the function of fixing the position of the switching contact element with respect to the fixed contacts and the carrier. By mechanical contact between the cover and the switch contact element this is held in its position and orientation. Since it is a deformable cover, the application is simple and the assembly of the element is quick and easy to complete.
  • the switching contact element is arranged on the carrier, e.g. put on and fixed with the cover on the support. Between cover and carrier as well as between the cover and switching contact element to an adhesive connection is created.
  • the cover is deformable so that the movement of the switching contact element between the rest position and switching position is not hindered because the cover can accompany the deformation. There is thus no need to fasten the switch contact element, e.g. via separate holding sections to train. In any position, however, the location-appropriate fixation of the switching contact element remains through the cover.
  • Suitable covers are any materials or multicomponent systems which are permanently deformable, e.g. are elastic.
  • the cover is made of electrically non-conductive materials, at least in the area of the contacts with the switching components.
  • the cover is arranged in such a manner and attached to the carrier around the switching contact element that, in addition to the fixation of the switching contact element, it encloses the switching contact element sealingly with respect to the carrier.
  • the cover is formed of a waterproof and self-adhesive elastomeric material.
  • the switching contact element itself has a restoring force as a monostable element, elastic materials which return to their original shape when the actuating force ceases to exist offer particularly advantageous properties. Fatigue fractures and damage due to opposite deformation of switching contact element and cover are avoided.
  • Such products are available on the market in different layer thicknesses.
  • elastomeric tapes that can be cut or punched to a suitable size.
  • Elastomers are mechanically stable and can withstand many cycles of operation without damage. In addition, they retain their elastic properties even over large temperature ranges.
  • the cover is preformed in such a way that material allowances are formed in regions of the deformation of the cover upon actuation of the switching contact element.
  • a bulge may be formed in sections, under which the switching contact element, e.g. as a snap disc, is covered.
  • the switching contact element e.g. as a snap disc
  • the pressure on the switching contact element is reduced and faulty contacts are reduced.
  • more complex forms of the cover may also be formed, e.g. to understand complementary shapes of the wearer and thus to fit on this sealing.
  • the cover also covers the fixed contact elements at least partially.
  • cover is not placed over the switch contact element, but also covers and fixes Fixed contact elements, so these switching components with the cover form a mutually fixed and sealed switching network.
  • the carrier has recesses for positioning the fixed contact elements and the switching contact element in order to improve the reproducible alignment and fixation of these components.
  • the switching contact element In the carrier depressions may be formed, in which the switching contact element is eimate.
  • a reproducible alignment and arrangement can be secured.
  • the recessed arrangement of the switching contact element with cover arranged above can reduce the required deformation path, which must be completed by the cover. This increases the life of the cover by reducing the load.
  • the cover fixes the switch contact element against slipping out of the recess and the determination in the carrier plane is taken over by the lateral boundaries of the depression.
  • the switch For the manufacture of the switch according to the invention, e.g. at least two fixed contact elements are arranged on the carrier and a switching contact element is placed above the fixed contact elements.
  • the switching contact element contacts one of the fixed contact elements and is aligned with a deformable section without contact over another fixed contact element.
  • a deformable, waterproof and self-adhesive cover is applied at least over the switching contact element in order to fix it in its position relative to the carrier.
  • the cover is brought into a glued connection both with the carrier and with the switching contact element in such a way that the cover is adhesively bonded to the carrier around the switching contact element so that, in addition to the fixation of the switching contact element, it encloses the switching contact element sealingly with respect to the carrier.
  • the production and assembly according to the invention is thus extremely easy and quick to accomplish, but still provides a reliable and secure switching device.
  • the present switching device may e.g. be used in an operating unit of a movable part of a motor vehicle, in particular a tailgate, wherein the actuating unit comprises the electrical switch.
  • the cover with the glued switch contact element forms a mounting group, so that at the same time the aligned switching contact element is positioned and accurately positioned when aligned the cover.
  • the assembly process of the switching contact element thus exists only in the positionally accurate application of the adhesive cover, on which the switching contact element has already been placed in a location-accurate.
  • Fig. 1 shows an electrical switch 1, which has a contact system having two fixed contact elements 10 which extend parallel to each other and spaced in recesses of a carrier 2
  • an elastically deformable switching contact element 20 is provided.
  • the switching contact element 20 is a metallic stamped part in the form of a snap-action disc.
  • the switching contact element 20 has a center on a pressure area 26 and four foot portions 27a, 27b.
  • the foot regions 27a jointly contact one of the two fixed contact elements 10.
  • the foot regions 27b of the switching section 21 rest on the support 2 without contacting the fixed contact elements 10.
  • the carrier 2 has laterally elevated frame borders 4a and 4b. These limit the support area and form a system for an applied, flexible cover 8.
  • the cover 8 is applied with an adhesive side over the elements 10 and 20 and bonded to the surface of the carrier 2.
  • the cover is formed in this example of polyurethane adhesive tape. Such tapes consist of a one-sided, coated with different types of adhesives, high performance polyurethane substrate.
  • the cover covers the snap disc 20 and portions of the fixed contact elements 10 and sealed by the bonding of these elements with the carrier 2 from. A further attachment of the snap-action disc 20 is unnecessary, since the surface bonding of the cover 8 with the snap-action disc 20 and the carrier 2 prevents the snap-action disc from slipping.
  • the fixed contact elements 10 extend parallel to each other in the direction of a boundary of the carrier 2. There may e.g. a connection element (not shown) may be arranged. On the connection element, an electrical connection to the fixed contact elements 10 can be achieved, for example, via a plug.
  • FIGS. 2a and 2b show a schematic side view of the switch.
  • the snap disc 20 is curved and spans the in Fig. 2a left fixed contact 10 without the formation of an electrical contact.
  • the in Fig. 2a right fixed contact 10 is in abutment and electrical contact with the foot sections 27a.
  • the fixed contacts 10 are arranged in corresponding recesses of the carrier 2.
  • the cover 8 completes the curvature of the snap-action disc 20 and is glued in the extension of the snap-action disc with this. Outside the perimeter of the snap-action disc 20 is the cover 8 bonded to the carrier 2, so that a sealing fixation of the snap disc is given.
  • Fig. 2b shows the switch assembly in the state of actuation.
  • the snap-action disc 20 is deformed and brought into electrical contact with the left of the fixed contacts 10.
  • the cover 8 completes the deformation while maintaining the sealing and fixing property.
  • the electric switch may be equipped with an actuator (not shown) which can be manually operated.
  • an actuator may have a plunger which extends in the direction of the switching contact element 20 in the manner of a projection. Now, if a deliberate actuation of the actuator, pushes the plunger on the curved in the direction of the actuator switching section 26. The switching contact element 20 is brought from its rest position 2a in the switching position 2b by the plunger exerts a force on the pressure region 26 and thus a slight elastic Deformation causes.
  • This electrical switch 1 can not only be used in an actuating unit of a movable part of a motor vehicle, in particular a tailgate. Rather, the field of application of the electrical switch comprises all fields of application which are available to a person skilled in the art and in which an electrical switch can be used.

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  1. Interrupteur électrique (1) avec un support et un système de contact (4) placé sur le support, lequel comporte des éléments de contact fixes (10) et un élément de contact de commutation (20) mécanique monostable sous la conformation d'une plaque à déclic, par une déformation élastique, la plaque à déclic (20) pouvant être amenée d'une position de repos stable dans une position de commutation, dans la position de repos, les éléments de contact fixes (10) étant galvaniquement isolés les uns des autres et dans la position de commutation, les éléments de contact fixes (10) étant électriquement reliés les uns aux autres par l'intermédiaire de la plaque à déclic (20)
    un couvercle déformable étant prévu, lequel fixe au moins la plaque à déclic dans sa position par rapport au support et pour ce faire étant amené dans une liaison de contact, aussi bien avec le support qu'également avec la plaque à déclic,
    le couvercle étant placé et collé sur le support, autour de la plaque à déclic de telle sorte qu'hormis fixer l'élément à contact de commutation, il entoure l'élément de contact de commutation en assurant son étanchéité par rapport au support,
    le couvercle étant formé en une matière étanche à l'eau et auto-adhésive,
    caractérisé en ce que
    dans la zone d'extension de la plaque à déclic, le couvercle est collé sur la plaque à déclic,
    en ce qu'à l'extérieur de la ligne de périphérie de la plaque à cliquet, le couvercle est collé sur le support,
    en ce que le couvercle recouvre aussi au moins en partie les éléments de contact fixes et
    en ce que par déformation, le couvercle est conçu et monté par-dessus l'élément à contact de commutation de telle sorte que des ajouts de matières soient formés dans des régions de la déformation lors de la manoeuvre de l'élément à contact de commutation.
  2. Interrupteur selon la revendication 1, le couvercle étant formé en tant que film ou en tant qu'enveloppe en un élastomère avec revêtement adhésif.
  3. Interrupteur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, le support comportant des évidements pour le positionnement des éléments de contact fixes et de l'élément de contact de commutation.
  4. Interrupteur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, le couvercle étant formé en plusieurs parties et des zones d'assemblage chevauchantes du couvercle étant collées l'une sur l'autre.
  5. Interrupteur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, le support étant logé avec le système de contact dans un boîtier.
  6. Interrupteur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, le couvercle avec l'élément de contact de commutation collé sur ce dernier formant un groupe de montage, de sorte que le montage du couvercle positionne et fixe simultanément l'élément de contact de commutation.
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