EP2829503A1 - Operating element for an industrial truck - Google Patents

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EP2829503A1
EP2829503A1 EP14177269.9A EP14177269A EP2829503A1 EP 2829503 A1 EP2829503 A1 EP 2829503A1 EP 14177269 A EP14177269 A EP 14177269A EP 2829503 A1 EP2829503 A1 EP 2829503A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B66—HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING
    • B66F—HOISTING, LIFTING, HAULING OR PUSHING, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. DEVICES WHICH APPLY A LIFTING OR PUSHING FORCE DIRECTLY TO THE SURFACE OF A LOAD
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    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G11/00—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with two or more controlling members co-operating with one single controlled member
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    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
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    • G05G1/04—Controlling members for hand actuation by pivoting movement, e.g. levers
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  • the present invention relates to an operating element for an industrial truck.
  • an operating element for an industrial truck has become known in which an armrest extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and a multiplicity of operating elements are arranged on a front end of the armrest.
  • the controls have at least two controls an actuating portion, wherein the actuating portions are arranged to be operated by a resting on the armrest hand.
  • the actuating portions are arranged along a curved line, which corresponds to an actuating circuit for the fingers of resting on the armrest hand.
  • WO 00/64801 is a control for a work vehicle in which the hand of an operator rests on a hood-shaped lever which is pivotable about an axis. Along the circumference buttons are arranged, which can be operated in a lying on the shift lever hand on the thumb and index and middle finger.
  • Out EP 0 655 413 is known an operating element for a forklift, in which a steering wheel and switching means are arranged on a common control arm, wherein the position of the control arm in the driver's cab is adjustable.
  • Out GB 2,328,005 is a hand-operated control with three levers known to control a reach truck.
  • the three shift levers are pivotable about a common axis, with an outer shift lever is provided with additional buttons.
  • Out EP 1 693 334 B1 is a hand-operated operating device for an operator station of a truck has become known, with a stationary, raised, lying next to and in front of the standing or seated operator palm rest, with an upper support surface on which the palm of the hand of the operator can be placed from above, a front , Facing away from the operator surface and an operator facing surface and at least one control element for a function of the truck on the support surface facing away from the end of the palm rest, which is arranged so that it can be actuated with at least one finger, wherein the front and rear surface are dimensioned so that the palm rest between the fingers and a wrist facing proximal portion of the handball can be grasped and a lying from the front surface, opposite the support surface lowered portion is arranged so that the fingers the lying on the support surface hand can be angled and the operating element is arranged on the opposite side of the front surface of the lowered portion.
  • the support surface and the lowered portion and the front and rear surfaces are formed on a shell body,
  • the invention has for its object to provide a control for an industrial truck, which allows ergonomic operation for as many functions as possible even with different hand sizes and avoids accidental misuse even when wearing work gloves.
  • the control element according to the invention is provided and intended for an industrial truck.
  • the control element has two control levers and at least one switch arranged between the control levers.
  • the operating levers are each designed for a biaxial movement, so that each control lever can be tilted freely in any direction.
  • the operating levers are spatially spaced from each other so that a hand positioned between the operating levers allows the two operating levers and the at least one switch to be operated with the fingers.
  • Both levers can be operated with the bale and / or the fingers of one hand without grasping the operating lever, so that both levers can be operated simultaneously with one hand without great effort or unnatural hand position.
  • both control levers can be moved without a change in position of the hand only over the fingers.
  • the distance between the control levers is large enough so that incorrect operation of the operating lever or the at least one switch is excluded.
  • the operating lever has a convex widening lever end, which forms a support surface for the palm, especially for the palm.
  • the switch or switches between the control levers are designed as a button.
  • the buttons can be assigned with different functions for the operation of the truck. For example, one of the buttons may be occupied as a signal generator. The other button can be provided for example as a confirmation button.
  • the operating element is provided with a shell-like housing cover, from which protrude the operating lever and in which the at least one button is slightly recessed.
  • the housing cover serves as a storage for the hand or the palm of an operator. From this The operating levers can be actuated out of position.
  • the slightly recessed button avoids unintentional operation of the button.
  • At least one of the operating lever is associated with a changeover switch, which is occupied by one or more hydraulic functions.
  • the switch is preferably designed as a toggle switch, which has two defined switch positions. Also, a rocker switch can be provided.
  • a slide switch is provided centrally to the operating levers, which has a parallel to an imaginary line connecting the operating levers extending slide. The slide switch is moved to switch across the connection line.
  • the single FIGURE shows a shell-like housing part 10, which is preferably made of plastic and is integrated at an operator station for a truck in the inner lining. From the housing part 10 are two operating lever 12 and 14 before. Each of the control levers 12, 14 has a lever head 16 which widened upward and forms at its upper end a support surface 18 for a palm. Each of the operating levers 12, 14 is movable like a joystick along the double arrows K shown. The movement in the two arrow directions can be superimposed here, so that each operating lever can be pivoted in any direction. Alternatively, a lane guidance via a corresponding shift gate is possible.
  • the operating levers 12 and 14 each have a sleeve 20 which has a concertina folded flat material to a lever mechanism of the Shield control lever against environmental influences such as dust, dirt and the like.
  • buttons 22, 24 are arranged between the control levers 12, 14, two buttons 22, 24 are arranged.
  • the button 22 is equipped as a signal generator for an acoustic warning signal.
  • the button 24 is provided for example as confirmation button.
  • a confirmation button In the use of trucks there are functions, for example, when using hydraulically actuated clamps or support arms, in which before opening the clamp or the support arms a separate confirmation must be made by the operator to avoid accidental opening and pressing.
  • Such a confirmation button for example, the button 24.
  • the buttons 22 and 24 are integrated into the housing 10 and slightly sunk.
  • a switch 26 is designed as a toggle switch and protrudes from the housing 10.
  • the toggle switch 26 is provided for switching between different hydraulic functions.
  • the toggle switch 26 may be formed such that its rocker arm 28 is always in the illustrated neutral position and is switched to the front or to the rear.
  • the toggle switch 26 may also be configured so that the rocker arm 28 has a front defined position and a rear defined position, between which is switched.
  • the operating element further has a sliding lever 30, which is displaceable along the double arrow A.
  • the sliding lever 30 has a front sliding body 32 and a rear sliding body 34.
  • the sliding body 32 and 34 are interconnected by a web 36.
  • the rear slide body 34 is arranged so that a resting on the operating lever 12 or 14 hand can press with the index finger and the middle finger against the rear wall 38 of the rear sliding body 34 to push the slide in the direction of the double arrow A from the operating lever.
  • the rear sliding body 34 can be partially engaged behind with the index finger, so that the slider is pulled in total on the operating lever 12 and 14.

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Bedienelement für ein Flurförderzeug mit zwei Bedienhebeln (12, 14) und mindestens einem zwischen den Bedienhebeln angeordneten Schalter (22, 24), wobei die Bedienhebel (12, 14) jeweils für eine zweiachsige Bewegung (K) ausgebildet und derart räumlich voneinander beabstandet sind, dass mit einer zwischen den Hebeln positionierten Hand mit den Fingern die Bedienhebel ohne Umgreifen und der mindestens eine Schalter zwischen den Bedienhebeln betätigbar sind.Operating element for an industrial truck with two operating levers (12, 14) and at least one switch (22, 24) arranged between the operating levers, wherein the operating levers (12, 14) are each designed for a two-axis movement (K) and are spatially spaced from one another, that with a positioned between the levers hand with the fingers, the operating lever without grasping and the at least one switch between the control levers are actuated.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Bedienelement für ein Flurförderzeug.The present invention relates to an operating element for an industrial truck.

Aus EP 1 350 668 A2 ist ein Bedienelement für ein Flurförderzeug bekannt geworden, bei dem eine Armstütze sich in Längsrichtung des Fahrzeugs erstreckt und eine Vielzahl von Bedienelementen an einem vorderen Ende der Armstütze angeordnet ist. Von den Bedienelementen besitzen mindestens zwei Bedienelemente einen Betätigungsabschnitt, wobei die Betätigungsabschnitte angeordnet sind, um von einer auf der Armstütze aufliegenden Hand bedient zu werden. Hierzu sind die Betätigungsabschnitte entlang einer gekrümmten Linie angeordnet, die einem Betätigungskreis für die Finger der auf der Armstütze aufliegenden Hand entspricht.Out EP 1 350 668 A2 For example, an operating element for an industrial truck has become known in which an armrest extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and a multiplicity of operating elements are arranged on a front end of the armrest. Of the controls have at least two controls an actuating portion, wherein the actuating portions are arranged to be operated by a resting on the armrest hand. For this purpose, the actuating portions are arranged along a curved line, which corresponds to an actuating circuit for the fingers of resting on the armrest hand.

Aus WO 00/64801 ist ein Bedienelement für ein Arbeitsfahrzeug bekannt, bei dem die Hand einer Bedienperson auf einem haubenförmigen Schalthebel aufliegt, der um eine Achse verschwenkbar ist. Entlang dem Umfang sind Taster angeordnet, die bei einer auf dem Schalthebel liegenden Hand über den Daumen und Zeige- und Mittelfinger betätigt werden können.Out WO 00/64801 is a control for a work vehicle is known in which the hand of an operator rests on a hood-shaped lever which is pivotable about an axis. Along the circumference buttons are arranged, which can be operated in a lying on the shift lever hand on the thumb and index and middle finger.

Aus EP 0 655 413 ist ein Bedienelement für einen Gabelstapler bekannt, bei dem ein Lenkrad sowie Schaltmittel auf einem gemeinsamen Kontrollarm angeordnet sind, wobei die Position des Kontrollarms in der Fahrerkabine verstellbar ist.Out EP 0 655 413 is known an operating element for a forklift, in which a steering wheel and switching means are arranged on a common control arm, wherein the position of the control arm in the driver's cab is adjustable.

Aus GB 2,328,005 ist ein handbetätigtes Bedienelement mit drei Schalthebeln bekannt, um einen Schubmaststapler zu steuern. Die drei Schalthebel sind um eine gemeinsame Achse schwenkbar, wobei ein äußerer Schalthebel mit zusätzlichen Knöpfen versehen ist.Out GB 2,328,005 is a hand-operated control with three levers known to control a reach truck. The three shift levers are pivotable about a common axis, with an outer shift lever is provided with additional buttons.

Aus EP 1 693 334 B1 ist eine handbetätigte Bedienvorrichtung für einen Bedienplatz eines Flurförderzeugs bekannt geworden, mit einer stationären, erhabenen, seitlich neben und vor der stehenden oder sitzenden Bedienperson liegenden Handballenauflage, mit einer oberen Auflagefläche, auf die der Handballen der Hand der Bedienperson von oben auflegbar ist, einer vorderen, von der Bedienperson abgewandten Fläche und einer der Bedienperson zugewandten Fläche und mindestens einem Bedienelement für eine Funktion des Flurförderzeugs an dem der Auflagefläche abgewandten Ende der Handballenauflage, das so angeordnet ist, dass es mit mindestens einem Finger betätigbar ist, wobei die vordere und hinteren Fläche so dimensioniert sind, dass die Handballenauflage zwischen den Fingern und einem dem Handgelenk zugewandten, proximalen Abschnitt des Handballens ergriffen werden kann und ein von der vorderen Fläche liegender, gegenüber der Auflagefläche abgesenkter Abschnitt so angeordnet ist, dass die Finger der auf der Auflagefläche liegenden Hand abgewinkelt werden können und das Bedienelement auf der der vorderen Fläche gegenüberliegenden Seite des abgesenkten Abschnitts angeordnet ist. Die Auflagefläche und der abgesenkte Abschnitt sowie vordere und hintere Fläche sind an einem Schalenkörper ausgebildet, wobei seitlich in dem Schalenkörper mindestens ein Bedienelement so eingelassen ist, dass es mit dem Daumen einer Hand betätigbar ist, die auf der Auflagefläche aufliegt.Out EP 1 693 334 B1 is a hand-operated operating device for an operator station of a truck has become known, with a stationary, raised, lying next to and in front of the standing or seated operator palm rest, with an upper support surface on which the palm of the hand of the operator can be placed from above, a front , Facing away from the operator surface and an operator facing surface and at least one control element for a function of the truck on the support surface facing away from the end of the palm rest, which is arranged so that it can be actuated with at least one finger, wherein the front and rear surface are dimensioned so that the palm rest between the fingers and a wrist facing proximal portion of the handball can be grasped and a lying from the front surface, opposite the support surface lowered portion is arranged so that the fingers the lying on the support surface hand can be angled and the operating element is arranged on the opposite side of the front surface of the lowered portion. The support surface and the lowered portion and the front and rear surfaces are formed on a shell body, wherein at least one control element is inserted laterally in the shell body so that it can be actuated with the thumb of a hand resting on the support surface.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Bedienelement für ein Flurförderzeug zu schaffen, das eine ergonomisch günstige Bedienung für möglichst viele Funktionen auch bei unterschiedlichen Handgrößen zulässt und eine versehentliche Fehlbedienung selbst beim Tragen von Arbeitshandschuhen vermeidet.The invention has for its object to provide a control for an industrial truck, which allows ergonomic operation for as many functions as possible even with different hand sizes and avoids accidental misuse even when wearing work gloves.

Erfindungsgemäß wird die Aufgabe durch ein Bedienelement mit den Merkmalen aus Anspruch 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen bilden den Gegenstand der Unteransprüche.According to the invention the object is achieved by an operating element with the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments form the subject of the dependent claims.

Das erfindungsgemäße Bedienelement ist vorgesehen und bestimmt für ein Flurförderzeug. Das Bedienelement besitzt zwei Bedienhebel und mindestens einen zwischen den Bedienhebeln angeordneten Schalter. Die Bedienhebel sind jeweils für eine zweiachsige Bewegung ausgebildet, so dass jeder Bedienhebel frei in jede Richtung geneigt werden kann. Die Bedienhebel sind räumlich derart voneinander beabstandet, dass eine zwischen den Bedienhebeln positionierte Hand es zulässt, mit den Fingern beide Bedienhebel und den mindestens einen Schalter zu betätigen. Beide Bedienhebel können mit den Ballen und/oder den Fingern einer Hand ohne Umgreifen der Bedienhebel betätigt werden, so dass beide Bedienhebel ohne große Anstrengung oder unnatürliche Handhaltung gleichzeitig mit einer Hand bedient werden können. Bevorzugt können beide Bedienhebel ohne eine Positionsveränderung der Hand nur über die Finger bewegt werden. Auch ist der Abstand zwischen den Bedienhebeln groß genug, so dass eine Fehlbedienung der Bedienhebel oder des mindestens einen Schalters ausgeschlossen ist.The control element according to the invention is provided and intended for an industrial truck. The control element has two control levers and at least one switch arranged between the control levers. The operating levers are each designed for a biaxial movement, so that each control lever can be tilted freely in any direction. The operating levers are spatially spaced from each other so that a hand positioned between the operating levers allows the two operating levers and the at least one switch to be operated with the fingers. Both levers can be operated with the bale and / or the fingers of one hand without grasping the operating lever, so that both levers can be operated simultaneously with one hand without great effort or unnatural hand position. Preferably, both control levers can be moved without a change in position of the hand only over the fingers. Also, the distance between the control levers is large enough so that incorrect operation of the operating lever or the at least one switch is excluded.

Um für die Hand eine gute Auflagefläche zu schaffen, besitzt der Bedienhebel ein sich ballig verbreiterndes Hebelende, das eine Auflagefläche für die Handfläche, insbesondere für den Handballen, bildet.In order to create a good support surface for the hand, the operating lever has a convex widening lever end, which forms a support surface for the palm, especially for the palm.

In einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung sind der oder die Schalter zwischen den Bedienhebeln als Taster ausgebildet. Die Taster können mit unterschiedlichen Funktionen für den Betrieb des Flurförderzeugs belegt sein. Beispielsweise kann einer der Taster als Signalgeber belegt sein. Der andere Taster kann beispielsweise als Bestätigungstaster vorgesehen sein.In a preferred embodiment, the switch or switches between the control levers are designed as a button. The buttons can be assigned with different functions for the operation of the truck. For example, one of the buttons may be occupied as a signal generator. The other button can be provided for example as a confirmation button.

In einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ist das Bedienelement mit einer schalenartigen Gehäuseabdeckung versehen, aus der die Bedienhebel vorstehen und in der der mindestens eine Taster leicht versenkt angeordnet ist. Die Gehäuseabdeckung dient als Ablage für die Hand oder den Handballen einer Bedienperson. Aus dieser Position heraus können die Bedienhebel betätigt werden. Durch den leicht versenkten Taster wird eine unabsichtliche Betätigung des Tasters vermieden.In a preferred embodiment, the operating element is provided with a shell-like housing cover, from which protrude the operating lever and in which the at least one button is slightly recessed. The housing cover serves as a storage for the hand or the palm of an operator. From this The operating levers can be actuated out of position. The slightly recessed button avoids unintentional operation of the button.

In einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ist mindestens einem der Bedienhebel ein Umschalter zugeordnet, der mit einer oder mehreren Hydraulikfunktionen belegt ist. Der Umschalter ist bevorzugt als ein Kippschalter ausgebildet, der zwei definierte Schaltstellungen besitzt. Auch kann ein Wippschalter vorgesehen sein.In a preferred embodiment, at least one of the operating lever is associated with a changeover switch, which is occupied by one or more hydraulic functions. The switch is preferably designed as a toggle switch, which has two defined switch positions. Also, a rocker switch can be provided.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ist mittig zu den Bedienhebeln ein Schiebeschalter vorgesehen, der einen sich parallel zu einer gedachten Verbindungslinie zwischen den Bedienhebeln erstreckenden Schieber besitzt. Der Schiebeschalter wird zum Umschalten quer zu der Verbindungslinie verschoben.In a further preferred embodiment, a slide switch is provided centrally to the operating levers, which has a parallel to an imaginary line connecting the operating levers extending slide. The slide switch is moved to switch across the connection line.

Ein bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel für das Bedienelement wird nachfolgend näher erläutert.A preferred embodiment of the operating element will be explained in more detail below.

Die einzige Figur zeigt ein schalenartiges Gehäuseteil 10, das bevorzugt aus Kunststoff hergestellt ist und an einem Bedienplatz für ein Flurförderzeug in die Innenverkleidung integriert ist. Aus dem Gehäuseteil 10 stehen zwei Bedienhebel 12 und 14 vor. Jeder der Bedienhebel 12, 14 besitzt einen Hebelkopf 16, der sich nach oben verbreitert und an seinem oberen Ende eine Auflagefläche 18 für eine Handinnenfläche bildet. Jeder der Bedienhebel 12, 14 ist wie ein Joystick entlang der dargestellten Doppelpfeile K beweglich. Die Bewegung in die beiden Pfeilrichtungen kann hierbei überlagert werden, so dass jeder Bedienhebel in jede beliebige Richtung verschwenkt werden kann. Alternativ ist auch eine Gassenführung über eine entsprechende Schaltkulisse möglich.The single FIGURE shows a shell-like housing part 10, which is preferably made of plastic and is integrated at an operator station for a truck in the inner lining. From the housing part 10 are two operating lever 12 and 14 before. Each of the control levers 12, 14 has a lever head 16 which widened upward and forms at its upper end a support surface 18 for a palm. Each of the operating levers 12, 14 is movable like a joystick along the double arrows K shown. The movement in the two arrow directions can be superimposed here, so that each operating lever can be pivoted in any direction. Alternatively, a lane guidance via a corresponding shift gate is possible.

Die Bedienhebel 12 und 14 besitzen jeweils eine Manschette 20, die ein zieharmonikaförmig gefaltetes Flachmaterial aufweist, um eine Hebelmechanik der Bedienhebel gegenüber Umwelteinflüssen wie Staub, Schmutz und dergleichen abzuschirmen.The operating levers 12 and 14 each have a sleeve 20 which has a concertina folded flat material to a lever mechanism of the Shield control lever against environmental influences such as dust, dirt and the like.

Zwischen den Bedienhebeln 12, 14 sind zwei Taster 22, 24 angeordnet. Der Taster 22 ist als Signalgeber für ein akustisches Warnsignal ausgestattet. Der Taster 24 ist beispielsweise als Bestätigungstaster vorgesehen. Bei dem Einsatz von Flurförderzeugen gibt es Funktionen, beispielsweise beim Verwenden von hydraulisch betätigten Klammern oder Haltearmen, bei denen vor einem Öffnen der Klammer oder der Haltearme eine separate Bestätigung durch die Bedienperson erfolgen muss, um ein unbeabsichtigtes Öffnen und Betätigen zu vermeiden. Ein solcher Bestätigungstaster ist beispielsweise der Taster 24. Die Taster 22 und 24 sind in das Gehäuse 10 integriert und leicht versenkt.Between the control levers 12, 14, two buttons 22, 24 are arranged. The button 22 is equipped as a signal generator for an acoustic warning signal. The button 24 is provided for example as confirmation button. In the use of trucks there are functions, for example, when using hydraulically actuated clamps or support arms, in which before opening the clamp or the support arms a separate confirmation must be made by the operator to avoid accidental opening and pressing. Such a confirmation button, for example, the button 24. The buttons 22 and 24 are integrated into the housing 10 and slightly sunk.

Ein Schalter 26 ist als Kippschalter ausgebildet und steht aus dem Gehäuse 10 vor. Der Kippschalter 26 ist zum Umschalten zwischen unterschiedlichen Hydraulikfunktionen vorgesehen. Hierbei kann der Kippschalter 26 derart ausgebildet sein, dass sein Kipphebel 28 stets in der dargestellten neutralen Position steht und nach vorne oder nach hinten umgeschaltet wird. Alternativ kann der Kippschalter 26 auch so ausgebildet sein, dass der Kipphebel 28 eine vordere definierte Position und eine hintere definierte Position besitzt, zwischen denen umgeschaltet wird.A switch 26 is designed as a toggle switch and protrudes from the housing 10. The toggle switch 26 is provided for switching between different hydraulic functions. Here, the toggle switch 26 may be formed such that its rocker arm 28 is always in the illustrated neutral position and is switched to the front or to the rear. Alternatively, the toggle switch 26 may also be configured so that the rocker arm 28 has a front defined position and a rear defined position, between which is switched.

Das Bedienelement besitzt ferner einen Schiebehebel 30, der entlang des Doppelpfeils A verschiebbar ist. Der Schiebehebel 30 besitzt einen vorderen Schiebekörper 32 und einen hinteren Schiebekörper 34. Die Schiebekörper 32 und 34 sind durch einen Steg 36 miteinander verbunden. Der hintere Schiebekörper 34 ist dabei so angeordnet, dass eine auf dem Bedienhebel 12 oder 14 ruhende Hand mit dem Zeigefinger und dem Mittelfinger gegen die rückwärtige Wand 38 des hinteren Schiebekörpers 34 drücken kann, um den Schieber in Richtung des Doppelpfeils A von dem Bedienhebel fortzuschieben. Beim Heranziehen des Schiebers kann der hintere Schiebekörper 34 teilweise mit dem Zeigefinger hintergriffen werden, so dass der Schieber insgesamt auf die Bedienhebel 12 und 14 zugezogen wird.The operating element further has a sliding lever 30, which is displaceable along the double arrow A. The sliding lever 30 has a front sliding body 32 and a rear sliding body 34. The sliding body 32 and 34 are interconnected by a web 36. The rear slide body 34 is arranged so that a resting on the operating lever 12 or 14 hand can press with the index finger and the middle finger against the rear wall 38 of the rear sliding body 34 to push the slide in the direction of the double arrow A from the operating lever. When using the Slider, the rear sliding body 34 can be partially engaged behind with the index finger, so that the slider is pulled in total on the operating lever 12 and 14.

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Bedienelement für ein Flurförderzeug mit zwei Bedienhebeln (12, 14) und mindestens einem zwischen den Bedienhebeln angeordneten Schalter (22, 24), wobei die Bedienhebel (12, 14) jeweils für eine zweiachsige Bewegung (K) ausgebildet und derart räumlich voneinander beabstandet sind, dass mit einer zwischen den Hebeln positionierten Hand mit den Fingern die Bedienhebel ohne Umgreifen und der mindestens eine Schalter zwischen den Bedienhebeln betätigbar sind.Operating element for an industrial truck with two operating levers (12, 14) and at least one switch (22, 24) arranged between the operating levers, wherein the operating levers (12, 14) are each designed for a two-axis movement (K) and are spatially spaced from one another, that with a positioned between the levers hand with the fingers, the operating lever without grasping and the at least one switch between the control levers are actuated. Bedienelement nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass jeder der Bedienhebel (12, 14) ein sich ballig verbreiterndes Hebelende (16) besitzt.Control element according to claim 1, characterized in that each of the control lever (12, 14) has a convex widening lever end (16). Bedienelement nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der oder die Schalter (22, 24) als Taster ausgebildet sind.Operating element according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the one or more switches (22, 24) are designed as buttons. Bedienelement nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zwei Taster (22, 24) zwischen den Bedienhebeln (12, 14) vorgesehen sind.Operating element according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that two buttons (22, 24) between the control levers (12, 14) are provided. Bedienelement nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Gehäuseabdeckung (10) vorgesehen ist, aus der die Bedienhebel (12, 14) vorstehen und in der der mindestens eine Schalter (22, 24) versenkt angeordnet ist.Operating element according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that a housing cover (10) is provided, from which the operating lever (12, 14) protrude and in which the at least one switch (22, 24) is recessed. Bedienelement nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die zwischen den Hebeln positionierte Hand mit ihrem Handballen auf der Gehäuseabdeckung aufliegt.Operating element according to claim 5, characterized in that the hand positioned between the levers rests with its palm on the housing cover. Bedienelement nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens einem Bedienhebel (12) ein Umschalter (26) für eine oder mehrere Hydraulikfunktionen an dem Flurförderzeug zugeordnet ist.Operating element according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that at least one operating lever (12) is associated with a switch (26) for one or more hydraulic functions on the truck. Bedienelement nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mittig zu den Bedienhebeln ein Schiebeschalter (30) vorgesehen ist, der mindestens einen sich parallel zu einer gedachten Verbindungslinie zwischen den Bedienhebeln (12, 14) erstreckenden Schiebekörper (32, 34) besitzt, wobei der Schiebeschalter (30) zum Umschalten quer zu seiner Verbindungslinie verschoben wird.Operating element according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that centrally to the operating levers, a slide switch (30) is provided which has at least one parallel to an imaginary line connecting the operating levers (12, 14) extending sliding body (32, 34) in that the slide switch (30) is displaced transversely to its connecting line for switching over.
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