EP2811500B1 - Commutateur, en particulier un interrupteur de coupe-circuit de batterie pour véhicules - Google Patents

Commutateur, en particulier un interrupteur de coupe-circuit de batterie pour véhicules Download PDF

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EP2811500B1
EP2811500B1 EP14160649.1A EP14160649A EP2811500B1 EP 2811500 B1 EP2811500 B1 EP 2811500B1 EP 14160649 A EP14160649 A EP 14160649A EP 2811500 B1 EP2811500 B1 EP 2811500B1
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H19/00—Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand
    • H01H19/54—Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand the operating part having at least five or an unspecified number of operative positions
    • H01H19/60—Angularly-movable actuating part carrying no contacts
    • H01H19/62—Contacts actuated by radial cams
    • H01H19/626—Contacts actuated by radial cams actuating bridging contacts
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H1/00—Contacts
    • H01H1/12—Contacts characterised by the manner in which co-operating contacts engage
    • H01H1/14—Contacts characterised by the manner in which co-operating contacts engage by abutting
    • H01H1/20—Bridging contacts
    • H01H1/2025—Bridging contacts comprising two-parallel bridges
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H1/00—Contacts
    • H01H1/50—Means for increasing contact pressure, preventing vibration of contacts, holding contacts together after engagement, or biasing contacts to the open position
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H19/00—Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand
    • H01H19/02—Details
    • H01H19/10—Movable parts; Contacts mounted thereon
    • H01H19/14—Operating parts, e.g. turn knob
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H25/00—Switches with compound movement of handle or other operating part
    • H01H25/06—Operating part movable both angularly and rectilinearly, the rectilinear movement being along the axis of angular movement
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H3/00—Mechanisms for operating contacts
    • H01H3/02—Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch
    • H01H3/022—Emergency operating parts, e.g. for stop-switch in dangerous conditions
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H3/00—Mechanisms for operating contacts
    • H01H3/02—Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch
    • H01H3/20—Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch wherein an auxiliary movement thereof, or of an attachment thereto, is necessary before the main movement is possible or effective, e.g. for unlatching, for coupling
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H3/00—Mechanisms for operating contacts
    • H01H3/32—Driving mechanisms, i.e. for transmitting driving force to the contacts
    • H01H3/42—Driving mechanisms, i.e. for transmitting driving force to the contacts using cam or eccentric
    • 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
    • H01H9/20—Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms
    • H01H9/28—Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms for locking switch parts by a key or equivalent removable member
    • H01H9/281—Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms for locking switch parts by a key or equivalent removable member making use of a padlock
    • H01H9/282—Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms for locking switch parts by a key or equivalent removable member making use of a padlock and a separate part mounted or mountable on the switch assembly and movable between an unlocking position and a locking position where it can be secured by the padlock
    • H01H9/283—Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms for locking switch parts by a key or equivalent removable member making use of a padlock and a separate part mounted or mountable on the switch assembly and movable between an unlocking position and a locking position where it can be secured by the padlock the part being removable

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  • the present invention relates to a switch, in particular of the type intended for use as a battery cutout switch in electrical systems on board vehicles, boats, etc.
  • Switches of this type generally have a housing carrying two or more fixed electrical contacts and a contact-holder body carrying at least one movable electrical contact cooperating with the fixed contacts, and movable between an open contacts position and a closed contacts position.
  • a handle is rotatable between an open position and a closed position, and cooperates with the contact-holder body to move it from the open contacts position toward the closed contacts position
  • the document EP-A-1296343 of the same Applicant describes a switch comprising a supporting body carrying at least one pair of fixed electrical contacts, a movable element carrying at least one electrical contact and movable in a straight direction between an open contacts position and a closed contacts position, and vice versa, a rotatable control member configured to control the movement of the movable element towards the closed contacts position, elastic means which tend to push the movable element towards the open contacts position, mutually cooperating contact surfaces are provided on the control member and on the movable element for transforming the rotary movement of the rotatable control member into a linear movement of the movable element.
  • the force that moves the contact-holder body from the closed position towards the open position is provided with compressed elastic means arranged between the housing and the contact-holder body.
  • the elastic force of the springs may be insufficient to move the contact-holder body towards the open contacts position in the case where the movable contact remains adherent to the fixed contacts, for example due to incrustations or microwelding produced, for example, by discharges of current through the fixed contacts and the movable contact. In this case, even rotating the handle towards the open position would not obtain detachment of the movable contact from the fixed contacts.
  • the present invention aims to provide a switch that can overcome the aforesaid drawback.
  • this object is achieved by a switch having the characteristics forming the subject of Claim 1.
  • numeral 10 indicates a switch according to the present invention, intended to be used, in particular, as a battery cutout switch for vehicles, boats, etc.
  • the switch 10 comprises a housing 12 of plastic material, including a base 14 and a cover 16.
  • the cover 16 is attached to the base 14, for example by means of screws 18. Between the cover 16 and the base 14, a gasket 20 may be placed.
  • the switch 10 comprises two pairs of fixed electrical contacts 22.
  • Each fixed contact 22 has the shape of a pin with an enlarged head and a threaded shank.
  • the shanks of the fixed contacts 22 extend through respective holes of the base 14 and are attached to the base 14 by means of respective nuts 24.
  • respective O-rings 26 can be provided on the shanks of the fixed contacts 22.
  • a contact-holder body 28 is mounted within the housing 12.
  • the contact-holder body 28 is movable relative to the housing 12 along a longitudinal axis A.
  • a rectilinear guide is provided, for guiding the contact-holder body 28 along the rectilinear direction of the axis A.
  • the guide can be formed by ribs projecting from the inner walls of the base 14 and between which the side edges of the contact-holder body 28 are engaged, in a drawer-like manner.
  • the contact-holder body 28 carries at least one movable electrical contact.
  • the contact-holder body 28 has two through-openings 30 in which two movable electrical contacts 32 are housed, each of which cooperates with a pair of fixed contacts 22.
  • Each movable electrical contact 32 has the shape of an elongated metal plate, with a central portion and two side portions that protrude from opposite sides of the contact-holder body 28.
  • the movable contacts 32 are retained by the contact-holder body 28 by means of respective springs 34, 36.
  • the springs 34 are arranged coaxially within the springs 36 to increase the stiffness of the elastic connection between the movable contacts 32 and the contact-holder body 28.
  • the springs 34, 36 act between the central portion of the respective movable contact 32 and an upper wall of the opening 30, and elastically press the movable electrical contacts 32 against the lower wall of the respective opening 30.
  • the side portions of the movable electrical contacts 32 that protrude from opposite sides of the contact-holder body 28 are facing the heads of a respective pair of fixed contacts 22.
  • the contact-holder body 28 is movable along the longitudinal direction A between a closed contacts position, in which the two movable contacts 32 are pressed against the heads of the fixed electrical contacts 22, and an open contacts position, in which the movable contacts 32 are detached from the fixed contacts 22.
  • Elastic means are provided to push the contact-holder body 28 towards the open contacts position.
  • these elastic means are formed by a pair of compression coil springs 38 acting between the bottom wall of the base 14 and a pair of side protrusions 40 of the contact-holder body 28.
  • the cover 16 of the housing 12 has an integral tubular neck 42, coaxial to the longitudinal axis A.
  • a control handle 44 is inserted within the tubular neck 42, and is rotatable about the longitudinal axis A between an open position and a closed position.
  • the handle 44 has a shaft 46 inserted within the tubular neck 42, and a handgrip 48 projecting from the upper edge of the tubular neck 42.
  • the handle 44 has a collar 50 provided on the shaft 46 at the base of the handgrip 48. On the collar 50, a pair of O-rings 52 is provided, which form a seal on the inner surface of the tubular neck 42.
  • the shaft 46 of the handle 44 has at least one first control member 54 and at least one second control member 56.
  • the control members 54, 56 are formed by pin-shaped elements projecting in a radial direction from the side wall of the shaft 46. In the illustrated example, two first control members 54 and two second control members 56 are provided. Each control member 54, 56 is offset by 180° with respect to the counterpart control member. The second control members 56 are spaced apart in the direction of the longitudinal axis A with respect to the first control members 54.
  • the tubular neck 42 of the cover 16 has a shoulder 58 projecting radially inwards from the side wall of the neck 42.
  • the collar 50 of the handle 44 rests on the upper surface of the shoulder 58.
  • the shoulder 58 has a hole 60 through which the shaft 46 extends with clearance.
  • the hole 60 has two openings 62 through which the engagement members 54, 56 can pass, during the insertion of the handle 44 into the neck 42 in the direction of the longitudinal axis A.
  • the handle 44 is inserted in an angular position in which the engagement members 54, 56 are aligned with the openings 62 of the shoulder 58.
  • the insertion position of the handle 44 is angularly offset with respect to the work positions.
  • the handle 44 is free to rotate about the longitudinal axis A with respect to the housing 12, but is constrained within the housing 12 in the direction of the longitudinal axis A.
  • the switch 10 comprises a cam 64 fixed with respect to the contact-holder body 28.
  • the cam 64 is a separate component that is snap-fixed to an appendage 65 of the contact-holder body 28.
  • the cam 64 can be integrally formed within the contact-holder body 28.
  • the cam 64 comprises an outer tubular wall 66, within which the shaft portion 46 of the handle 44 carrying the control members 54, 56, extends.
  • the cam 64 has at least one inclined ramp 68 projecting radially inwards from the side wall 66.
  • the cam 64 has two inclined ramps 68. Each ramp 68 has two active surfaces 70, 72 opposite to each other.
  • the first stop member 54 is located above the first active surface 70, and the second stop member 56 is located below the second active surface 72.
  • each inclined ramp 68 has two notches 74, 76 on its first active surface 70, in which the first control member 54 engages, in the open position and the closed position of the handle 44, respectively.
  • the cam 64 is provided with two stops 78 formed by ribs projecting radially inwards from the outer tubular wall 66.
  • the stops 78 are arranged in positions that are angularly offset from each other by 180°.
  • Each stop 78 is placed at the upper end of the corresponding inclined ramp 68.
  • the control members 54, 56 come into abutment against the stops 78 in the insertion/extraction position of the handle 44 and in the closed position of the handle 44.
  • two free spaces 80 are formed, through which the second control members 56 can pass during insertion and extraction of the handle 44.
  • control members 54, 56 are respectively arranged above the first active surface 70, and below the second active surface 72 of the respective inclined ramp 68.
  • the first control members 54 engage the respective notches 74 located at the lower ends of the respective inclined ramps 68.
  • the first control members 54 slide on the first active surfaces 70 and push down the contact-holder body 28, compressing the springs 38, which tend to push the contact-holder body 28 upwards.
  • the first control members 54 engage the notches 76 located at the upper ends of the active surfaces 70.
  • the notches 76 stably hold the handle 44 in the closed position.
  • the movable electrical contacts 32 are pressed in contact with the fixed electrical contacts 22.
  • the force of the springs 38 may not be able to push the contact-holder body 28 towards the open contacts position.
  • the rotation of the handle 44 from the closed position towards the open position drags the cam 64 and the contact-holder body 28 upwards, thanks to the contact between the second control members 56 with the second active surfaces 72 of the inclined ramps 68.
  • the handle 44 exerts a positive action on the cam 64, both in the closing of the contacts step and during the opening of the contacts step.
  • the upward dragging of the cam 64 of the contact-holder body 28 by the second control members 56 constitutes a safety feature as it ensures the opening of the contacts even in the event of abnormalities, such as the adhesion of the movable contacts 32 to the fixed contacts 22, or the failure of the springs 38.

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  • Switch Cases, Indication, And Locking (AREA)
  • Rotary Switch, Piano Key Switch, And Lever Switch (AREA)
  • Keying Circuit Devices (AREA)
  • Battery Mounting, Suspending (AREA)
  • Charge And Discharge Circuits For Batteries Or The Like (AREA)

Claims (4)

  1. Interrupteur, en particulier un coupe-batterie pour véhicules et similaires, comprenant :
    - un boîtier (12) portant au moins une paire de contacts électriques fixes (22),
    - un corps porte-contacts (28) portant au moins un contact électrique mobile (32), le corps porte-contacts (28) étant mobile le long d'un axe longitudinal (A) entre une position de contacts ouverts et une position de contacts fermés,
    - des moyens élastiques (38) agencés entre le boîtier (12) et le corps porte-contacts (28) et ayant tendance à pousser le corps porte-contacts (28) vers la position de contacts ouverts,
    - une poignée (44) pouvant tourner autour dudit axe longitudinal (A) entre une position ouverte et une position fermée,
    - une came (64) fixe par rapport audit corps porte-contacts (28),
    dans lequel la poignée (44) coopère avec ladite came (64) pour faire passer ledit corps porte-contacts (28) de la position de contacts ouverts à la position de contacts fermés, suite à la rotation de la poignée de la position ouverte à la position fermée,
    caractérisé en ce que ladite came (64) a au moins une première et au moins une seconde surface active (70, 72), et ladite poignée (44) a au moins un premier élément de commande (54) qui coopère avec la première surface active (70) et au moins un second élément de commande (56) qui coopère avec la seconde surface active (72), lesdites première et seconde surfaces actives (70, 72) et lesdits premier et second éléments de commande (54, 56) étant agencés de sorte que lorsque la poignée (44) tourne de la position ouverte à la positon fermée, le premier élément de commande (54) coopère avec la première surface active (70) pour faire passer le corps porte-contacts (28) de la position de contacts ouverts à la position de contacts fermés, et lorsque la poignée (44) tourne de la position fermée à la position ouverte, le second élément de commande (56) coopère avec la seconde surface active (72) pour faire passer le corps porte-contacts (28) de la position de contacts fermés à la position de contacts ouverts.
  2. Interrupteur selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que ladite came (64) comprend une paroi tubulaire externe (66) ayant au moins une rampe inclinée (68) faisant saillie radialement vers l'intérieur à partir de sa surface interne, lesdites surfaces actives (70, 72) étant formées sur les côtés opposés de ladite rampe inclinée (68).
  3. Interrupteur selon la revendication 1 ou la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que lesdits éléments de commande (54, 56) sont formés par des broches faisant saillie radialement vers l'extérieur, et espacés les uns des autres dans la direction dudit axe longitudinal (A).
  4. Interrupteur selon la revendication 1 ou la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que ladite première surface active (70) est prévue avec deux encoches (74, 76) mises en prise par ledit premier élément de commande (54) dans les positions ouverte et fermée de ladite poignée (44).
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