EP3244431A1 - Switch mechanism with combined switch function and status indicator - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a switching mechanism with combined switching function and status display, in particular for devices of an installation bus, wherein the switching mechanism is suitable for actuating a function key of the device.
- an installation bus is, for example, the European installation bus (EIB), which is described in the KNX standard.
- EIB European installation bus
- a building installation device makes it possible to control individual building installations, such as a lamp or a radiator, individually according to a predetermined operating plan, by providing a bus device to each building installation, which controls the respective building installation, ie, for example, automatically turns a lamp on and off or on Thermostat of a radiator sets.
- the bus devices may be connected to each other and also to a central configuration device (e.g., ETS) via a building installation bus so that the devices can exchange data with each other and the bus devices can be configured or reconfigured centrally via the configuration device.
- the data exchanged under the bus devices may be sensor data or control data, for example.
- the underlying bus system is based on the fact that each bus participant has its own microprocessor and thus independently and independently of a central processor Data managed.
- Each bus user is assigned an application program with communication objects and parameters.
- a programming button of the bus device must be pressed.
- the programming LED of the bus device lights up and the programming mode of the bus device is activated.
- ETS Engineering Tool Software
- KNX commissioning tool the corresponding bus device can then be assigned an individual address.
- bus devices the programming button and the status indicator (programming LED) by two separate elements, i. to perform by an operating element and another display element.
- Other known embodiments of bus devices require additional tools for operating the programming button.
- a switching mechanism with combined switching function and status display in particular for devices of an installation bus, wherein the switching mechanism is suitable for actuating a function key of the device, wherein the switching mechanism comprises an axially movable light guide, which is mechanically actuated from the outside of the device, for Switching the function key inside the device; and wherein the optical fiber is designed for optical status indication of the function key.
- a bus user e.g., an actuator such as alarm, window drive, or sensor such as light switches, motion detectors
- a building installation system e.g., KNX system
- the switching mechanism can be accommodated in an installation device without changing the external geometry of the device.
- the key function is possible without the aid of a tool.
- a first advantageous embodiment of the invention is that the light guide in the axial direction has a first end and an opposite second end, wherein the first end is formed as an actuating element for an axial mechanical actuation of the light guide.
- the actuator can be operated by an operator from the outside of the housing, for example by a mechanical pressing on the actuator in the axial direction to move the light guide in the axial direction in the housing interior to mechanically couple the opposite second end of the light guide, for example, in a microswitch , ie to operate the microswitch.
- the microswitch is located with advantage on a circuit board with other components of the corresponding installation device.
- a further advantageous embodiment of the invention is that the first end is formed as an optical lens.
- the first end of the optical fiber has both a tactile function (e.g., mechanical operation) and a display function (e.g., status indication of the microswitch).
- the status indicator of the microswitch may e.g. by corresponding light coding (e.g., light on / light off / flashing light) or corresponding color light coding (e.g., different light colors for "switch on", “switch off”, “switch off” indicated by the optical lens on the exterior of the housing.
- a further advantageous embodiment of the invention is that the first end is convex. Due to the convex geometry of the optical lens, the light transmitted to the outside through the light guide is clearly visible to an operator from all sides for status display.
- the curvature of the optical lens is designed so that it is easily and safely palpable by an operator, with sufficient scattering property.
- a further advantageous embodiment of the invention is that the first end is sunk in a recess of the housing of the device. As a result, in particular the outer housing geometry is not changed.
- a further advantageous embodiment of the invention is that the actuator sunk in a chamfered, in particular strongly chamfered, recess of the device housing is mounted. This allows good visibility of the status display, despite the sinking of the actuator in the housing wall. In addition, the actuator can be operated without tools despite the recessed attachment.
- a further advantageous embodiment of the invention is that the second end of the light guide is designed for mechanical coupling with the function key, in particular a micro-probe.
- the microswitch is advantageously located on a printed circuit board together with other components (e.g., processor, communication modules) for the functional and control logic of the corresponding installation device. Microswitches are now standard components for electronic devices. You can e.g. can be used as "make contact", “normally closed” or as "changer” in digital controllers or circuits.
- the mechanical coupling of the light guide with the function key is e.g. by a mechanical contact, in particular by a direct mechanical action of the second end of the light guide on the probe of the microswitch.
- the second end of the light guide is matched to the probe geometry of the microswitch.
- a further advantageous embodiment of the invention lies in the fact that the second end of the light guide is designed for coupling in light for displaying the status of the function key.
- the coupling of light can be done for example by an on-board LED, which is switched by the microswitch according to its state.
- An LED Light Emitting Diode
- the LED is arranged on the circuit board spatially next to the microswitch, so that the light of the LED is easily coupled into the second end of the light guide. The light of the LED can be easily coupled into the light guide by the spatial proximity of the second end.
- a further advantageous embodiment of the invention is that the light guide is designed as a workpiece.
- the light guide with its ends is thus easy, especially in one operation, produced.
- the light guide is e.g. produced by means of an injection molding tool.
- As a material e.g. PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate also called acrylic glass) can be used.
- the light guide is rectangular, in particular formed with structural elements for distribution of coupled light in the direction of the first end.
- the light guide is a rectangular rod.
- the structural elements may be e.g. to act a notch and / or a corresponding cut in the workpiece of the light guide.
- a further advantageous embodiment of the invention is that the switching mechanism is formed for a user-side, in particular manual, switching input.
- the switching mechanism is a sunk in the housing or lowered switching mechanism that can be operated without tools by an operator.
- Devices of electrical installation technology in buildings are e.g. Actuators, sockets, switches, dimmers, shutter switches, motion detectors, bus devices, wind sensors, drives for awnings, etc. These devices are commercially available in the designs as flush-mounted device, in-wall device, surface-mounted device or in-line device. In modern buildings or houses, these devices can be controlled via an installation bus.
- Such an installation bus is, for example, the European installation bus (EIB), which is described in the KNX standard.
- EIB European installation bus
- These devices typically have display elements (e.g., indicator light) and / or function input elements (e.g., buttons) on their housing.
- FIG. 1 shows a first exemplary embodiment of the inventive switching mechanism SM1.
- the switching mechanism SM1 can be used in particular for devices or subscribers (bus subscribers) of an installation bus system (eg KNX system).
- KNX system installation bus system
- the representation according to FIG. 1 shows a switching mechanism SM1 with combined switching function and status display, in particular for devices G1 an installation bus, wherein the switching mechanism SM1 is suitable for actuating a function key, such as a micro-probe, located on a circuit board inside the housing of the device G1.
- the switching mechanism SM1 has an axially movable light guide LL1, which is mechanically actuated from the outside of the device G1, for switching the function key inside the device.
- the light guide LL1 is axially movable in the direction of movement BR and is located advantageously in a shaft-like recess or recess in the interior of the housing G1.
- the shaft-like recess or recess guides or guide elements in order to ensure a stable axial guidance of the optical fiber LL1 in the direction of movement BR.
- the light guide LL1 has a first end EE1, which is formed as an actuation point for mechanical actuation.
- the mechanical actuation can be done, for example, by pressing the actuation point in the direction of the housing interior.
- the actuation point for optical status display of the function key eg a microswitch is formed.
- the light guide LL1 in the axial direction to a first end EE1 and an opposite second end ZE1, wherein the first end EE1 is formed as an actuating element (actuation point) for an axial mechanical actuation of the light guide LL1.
- the second end ZE1 of the light guide LL1 is designed for mechanical coupling with the function key, in particular a micro-probe inside the housing of the device G1.
- the second end ZE1 of the optical waveguide LL1 is designed to couple in LE1 light to represent the status of the function key of the microswitch.
- the first end EE1 of the light guide LL1 is recessed in a recess V1 of the housing of the device G1.
- this is the first end EE1 or the actuation point of the light guide LL1 mounted sunk in a chamfered recess V1 of the device housing.
- the first end EE1 of the optical waveguide LL1 does not protrude beyond the housing geometry of the device G1.
- the representation according to FIG. 1 shows a schematic representation of the housing and the housing interior of a device G1, in particular a bus device of an installation bus system (eg KNX system).
- a bus device of an installation bus system eg KNX system
- FIG. 2 shows a second exemplary embodiment of the inventive switching mechanism SM2, wherein the first end EE2 of the light guide sunk in a recess V2 of the housing of the device G2 is mounted.
- the representation according to FIG. 2 shows the first end EE2 of the light guide, which is designed as an actuating element (actuation point) for an axial mechanical movement of the light guide into the housing interior, eg for actuating a microswitch or micro-probe.
- actuating element actuation point
- a micro button can be a programming button or a programming button.
- the actuator EE2 is sunk in a chamfered recess V2 of the device housing.
- FIG. 3 shows a third exemplary embodiment of the inventive switching mechanism SM3 with combined switching function and status display, in particular for devices G3 an installation bus (eg KNX bus), the switching mechanism SM3 is suitable for actuating a function key T, for example, a microswitch MS of the device G3.
- the switching mechanism SM3 has an axially movable light guide LL2, which is mechanically actuated from the outside of the device G3, for switching the function key T inside the device.
- the optical waveguide LL2 is designed to display the optical status of the function key T.
- the optical waveguide LL2 has in the axial direction a first end EE3 and an opposite second end ZE2, wherein the first end EE3 is designed as an actuating element for an axial mechanical actuation of the optical waveguide LL2.
- the first end EE3 is formed as an optical lens.
- the first end EE3 is convex.
- the first end EE3, ie the actuating element for a mechanical axial movement of the light guide LL2, is recessed in a recess V3 ', V3 "of the housing of the device G3
- the actuating element EE3 is recessed in a chamfered recess V3', V3 "of the device housing mounted so that the actuator EE3 does not protrude beyond the outer geometry of the housing of the device G3.
- the second end ZE2 of the light guide LL2 is designed for mechanical coupling with the function key T, in particular a micro-switch or microswitch MS.
- the second end ZE2 of the light guide LL2 is designed for coupling LE2 of light to represent the status of the function key T or of the microswitch MS.
- the second end ZE2 of the light guide LL2 is designed such that light from a light source LED (eg an LED) can be coupled directly into the light guide LL2.
- the function key T displays the switching status of the key or the status of the associated microprobe or microswitch MS in a correspondingly switchable LED (eg "light on” for a switched microswitch and "light off” for an unswitched microswitch.
- the printed circuit board has further electronic components for realizing the corresponding function of the device G3.
- the light guide LL2 is rectangular in its cross section in the axial direction, in particular with structural elements for distributing coupled light in the direction of the first end EE3.
- the structural elements may be, for example, a notch and / or a corresponding cut in the workpiece of the light guide.
- the switching mechanism SM3 is characterized in particular by a rectangular, axially movable light guide LL2 which does not change the geometry of the housing, but nevertheless can be actuated without the aid of a tool and is easily visible from the outside when viewed from the side.
- the corresponding chamfered recess (countersunk) on the housing of the device allows tool-free operation despite the recessed mounting of the light guide.
- Sinked / lowered switching mechanism with combined switching function and status display especially for devices of an installation bus (eg KNX bus), the switching mechanism is suitable for tool-free operation of a function key of the device, the switching mechanism has an axially movable, advantageously rectangular, light guide, the from the outside on the device can be operated mechanically without tools, to switch the function key inside the device; and wherein the optical waveguide is designed for optical status display of the function key, wherein advantageously the first end of the optical waveguide is sunk in a depression, in particular in a chamfered depression, of the housing of the device.
- the switching mechanism is particularly useful for the operation of micro-switches.
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Versenkter/Abgesenkter Schaltmechanismus mit kombinierter Schaltfunktion und Statusanzeige, insbesondere für Geräte eines Installationsbusses (z.B. KNX-Bus), wobei der Schaltmechanismus geeignet ist zur werkzeuglosen Betätigung einer Funktionstaste des Gerätes, wobei der Schaltmechanismus einen axial beweglichen, mit Vorteil rechteckigen, Lichtleiter aufweist, der von aussen am Gerät werkzeuglos mechanisch betätigbar ist, zum Schalten der Funktionstaste im Geräteinneren; und wobei der Lichtleiter zur optischen Statusanzeige der Funktionstaste ausgebildet ist, wobei mit Vorteil das erste Ende des Lichtleiters versenkt in einer Vertiefung, insbesondere in einer in einer angefasten Vertiefung, des Gehäuses des Gerätes angebracht ist. Der Schaltmechanismus ist insbesondere für die Betätigung von Mikrotaster verwendbar. Sinked / lowered switching mechanism with combined switching function and status display, especially for devices of an installation bus (eg KNX bus), the switching mechanism is suitable for tool-free operation of a function key of the device, the switching mechanism has an axially movable, advantageously rectangular, light guide, the from the outside on the device can be operated mechanically without tools, to switch the function key inside the device; and wherein the optical waveguide is designed for optical status display of the function key, wherein advantageously the first end of the optical waveguide is sunk in a depression, in particular in a chamfered depression, of the housing of the device. The switching mechanism is particularly useful for the operation of micro-switches.
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Schaltmechanismus mit kombinierter Schaltfunktion und Statusanzeige, insbesondere für Geräte eines Installationsbusses, wobei der Schaltmechanismus geeignet ist zur Betätigung einer Funktionstaste des Gerätes.The invention relates to a switching mechanism with combined switching function and status display, in particular for devices of an installation bus, wherein the switching mechanism is suitable for actuating a function key of the device.
Um in modernen Gebäuden bzw. Häusern eine einfache und komfortable Bedienung der verschiedenen Busgeräte zu ermöglichen, können diese über einen Installationsbus angesteuert werden. Ein solcher Installationsbus ist beispielsweise der europäische Installationsbus (EIB), der in dem KNX-Standard beschrieben ist.In order to enable a simple and comfortable operation of the various bus devices in modern buildings or houses, these can be controlled via an installation bus. Such an installation bus is, for example, the European installation bus (EIB), which is described in the KNX standard.
Eine Gebäudeinstallationseinrichtung ermöglicht es, einzelne Gebäudeinstallationen, wie beispielsweise eine Lampe oder einen Heizkörper, individuell gemäß einem vorgegebenen Betriebsplan zu steuern, indem an jeder Gebäudeinstallation ein Busgerät bereitgestellt wird, welches die jeweilige Gebäudeinstallation steuert, also beispielsweise automatisch eine Lampe an- und ausschaltet oder einen Thermostat eines Heizkörpers einstellt. Die Busgeräte können dabei untereinander und auch mit einem zentralen Konfigurationsgerät (z.B. ETS) über einen Gebäudeinstallationsbus verbunden sein, so dass die Geräte gegenseitig Daten austauschen können und die Busgeräte zentral über das Konfigurationsgerät konfiguriert oder re-konfiguriert werden können. Die unter den Busgeräten ausgetauschten Daten können beispielsweise Sensordaten oder Steuerdaten sein.A building installation device makes it possible to control individual building installations, such as a lamp or a radiator, individually according to a predetermined operating plan, by providing a bus device to each building installation, which controls the respective building installation, ie, for example, automatically turns a lamp on and off or on Thermostat of a radiator sets. The bus devices may be connected to each other and also to a central configuration device (e.g., ETS) via a building installation bus so that the devices can exchange data with each other and the bus devices can be configured or reconfigured centrally via the configuration device. The data exchanged under the bus devices may be sensor data or control data, for example.
Das zugrundliegende Bussystem basiert darauf, dass jeder Busteilnehmer über einen eigenen Mikroprozessor verfügt und somit selbständig und unabhängig von einem zentralen Prozessor seine Daten verwaltet. Jedem Busteilnehmer ist hierzu ein Applikationsprogramm mit Kommunikationsobjekten und Parametern zugeordnet.The underlying bus system is based on the fact that each bus participant has its own microprocessor and thus independently and independently of a central processor Data managed. Each bus user is assigned an application program with communication objects and parameters.
Zur Vergabe einer individuellen Adresse an ein Bus-Gerät bzw. an einen Busteilnehmer, insbesondere ein KNX-Gerät, ist es bekannt, dass zunächst eine Programmiertaste des Bus-Gerätes gedrückt werden muss. Wenn die Programmiertaste des Bus-Gerätes gedrückt ist, leuchtet beispielsweise die Programmier-LED des Bus-Gerätes und der Programmiermodus des Bus-Gerätes ist aktiviert. Mit einem speziellen Inbetriebnahmetool bzw. einer speziellen Inbetriebnahmesoftware, beispielsweise der ETS (ETS = Engineering Tool Software) oder einem KNX-Inbetriebnahmetool, kann dem entsprechenden Bus-Gerät dann eine individuelle Adresse zugewiesen werden.To assign an individual address to a bus device or to a bus subscriber, in particular a KNX device, it is known that first a programming button of the bus device must be pressed. When the programming button of the bus device is pressed, for example, the programming LED of the bus device lights up and the programming mode of the bus device is activated. With a special commissioning tool or a special commissioning software, for example the ETS (ETS = Engineering Tool Software) or a KNX commissioning tool, the corresponding bus device can then be assigned an individual address.
Es ist bekannt an Busgeräten die Programmiertaste und die Statusanzeige (Programmier-LED) durch zwei getrennte Elemente, d.h. durch ein Bedienelement und ein weiteres Anzeigeelement auszuführen. Andere bekannte Ausführungsformen von Busgeräten benötigen zusätzliche Werkzeuge zum Betätigen der Programmiertaste.It is known on bus devices the programming button and the status indicator (programming LED) by two separate elements, i. to perform by an operating element and another display element. Other known embodiments of bus devices require additional tools for operating the programming button.
Busgeräte mit den bekannten Programmiertasten bzw. Statusanzeigen sind somit aufwändig zu bedienen bzw. aufwändig herzustellen.Bus devices with the known programming buttons or status indicators are therefore expensive to operate or expensive to produce.
Es ist daher die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung einen in der Herstellung kostengünstigen und ohne weitere Werkzeuge zu bedienenden Schaltmechanismus, insbesondere für Busgeräte, bereitzustellen.It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide a cost-effective to manufacture and without further tools to use switching mechanism, in particular for bus devices.
Die Aufgabe wird gelöst durch einen Schaltmechanismus mit kombinierter Schaltfunktion und Statusanzeige, insbesondere für Geräte eines Installationsbusses, wobei der Schaltmechanismus geeignet ist zur Betätigung einer Funktionstaste des Gerätes, wobei der Schaltmechanismus einen axial beweglichen Lichtleiter aufweist, der von aussen am Gerät mechanisch betätigbar ist, zum Schalten der Funktionstaste im Geräteinneren; und wobei der Lichtleiter zur optischen Statusanzeige der Funktionstaste ausgebildet ist. Somit lässt sich z.B. für einen Busteilnehmer (z.B. Aktor, wie z.B. Alarmmelder, Fensterantrieb; oder Sensor, wie z.B. Lichtschalter, Bewegungsmelder) eines Gebäudeinstallationssystems (z.B. KNX-System) ein Schaltmechanismus mit Tastfunktion und Statusanzeige platzsparend und funktionssicher bereitstellen. Der Schaltmechanismus kann insbesondere in einen Installationsgerät untergebracht werden, ohne dabei die Außengeometrie des Geräts zu verändern. Weiterhin ist die Tastfunktion ohne Zuhilfenahme eines Werkzeugs ermöglicht.The object is achieved by a switching mechanism with combined switching function and status display, in particular for devices of an installation bus, wherein the switching mechanism is suitable for actuating a function key of the device, wherein the switching mechanism comprises an axially movable light guide, which is mechanically actuated from the outside of the device, for Switching the function key inside the device; and wherein the optical fiber is designed for optical status indication of the function key. Thus, e.g. for a bus user (e.g., an actuator such as alarm, window drive, or sensor such as light switches, motion detectors) of a building installation system (e.g., KNX system), provide a tactile and status switching mechanism in a space-saving and reliable manner. In particular, the switching mechanism can be accommodated in an installation device without changing the external geometry of the device. Furthermore, the key function is possible without the aid of a tool.
Eine erste vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung liegt darin, dass der Lichtleiter in axialer Richtung ein erstes Ende und ein gegenüberliegendes zweites Ende aufweist, wobei das erste Ende als Betätigungselement für eine axiale mechanische Betätigung des Lichtleiters ausgebildet ist. Das Betätigungselement kann von einem Bediener von Aussen am Gehäuse betätigt werden, z.B. durch eine mechanisches Drücken auf das Betätigungselement in axialer Richtung, um den Lichtleiter in axialer Richtung in das Gehäuseinnere zu bewegen, um das gegenüberliegende zweite Ende des Lichtleiters mechanisch z.B. in einen Mikroschalter einzukoppeln, d.h. den Mikroschalter zu betätigen. Der Mikroschalter befindet sich mit Vorteil auf einer Leiterplatte mit weiteren Bauelementen des entsprechenden Installationsgerätes.A first advantageous embodiment of the invention is that the light guide in the axial direction has a first end and an opposite second end, wherein the first end is formed as an actuating element for an axial mechanical actuation of the light guide. The actuator can be operated by an operator from the outside of the housing, for example by a mechanical pressing on the actuator in the axial direction to move the light guide in the axial direction in the housing interior to mechanically couple the opposite second end of the light guide, for example, in a microswitch , ie to operate the microswitch. The microswitch is located with advantage on a circuit board with other components of the corresponding installation device.
Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung liegt darin, dass das erste Ende als optische Linse ausgebildet ist. Dadurch hat das erste Ende des Lichtleiters sowohl eine Tastfunktion (z.B. mechanische Betätigung) als auch eine Anzeigefunktion (z.B. Statusanzeige des Mikroschalters). Die Statusanzeige des Mikroschalters kann z.B. durch eine entsprechende Lichtkodierung (z.B. Licht an / Licht aus / Blinklicht) oder eine entsprechende Farblichtkodierung (z.B. unterschiedliche Lichtfarben für "Schalter ein", "Schalter aus", "Schalter defekt" durch die optische Linse am Gehäuseäusseren angezeigt werden.A further advantageous embodiment of the invention is that the first end is formed as an optical lens. Thereby, the first end of the optical fiber has both a tactile function (e.g., mechanical operation) and a display function (e.g., status indication of the microswitch). The status indicator of the microswitch may e.g. by corresponding light coding (e.g., light on / light off / flashing light) or corresponding color light coding (e.g., different light colors for "switch on", "switch off", "switch off" indicated by the optical lens on the exterior of the housing.
Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung liegt darin, dass das erste Ende konvex ausgebildet ist. Durch die konvexe Geometrie der optischen Linse ist das durch den Lichtleiter nach Aussen transportierte Licht zur Statusanzeige von allen Seiten für einen Bediener gut sichtbar. Mit Vorteil ist die Krümmung der optischen Linse so ausgebildet, dass diese von einem Bediener leicht und sicher ertastbar ist, bei ausreichender Streueigenschaft.A further advantageous embodiment of the invention is that the first end is convex. Due to the convex geometry of the optical lens, the light transmitted to the outside through the light guide is clearly visible to an operator from all sides for status display. Advantageously, the curvature of the optical lens is designed so that it is easily and safely palpable by an operator, with sufficient scattering property.
Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung liegt darin, dass das erste Ende versenkt in einer Vertiefung des Gehäuses des Gerätes angebracht ist. Dadurch wird insbesondere die äussere Gehäusegeometrie nicht verändert.A further advantageous embodiment of the invention is that the first end is sunk in a recess of the housing of the device. As a result, in particular the outer housing geometry is not changed.
Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung liegt darin, dass das Betätigungselement versenkt in einer angefasten, insbesondere stark angefasten, Vertiefung des Gerätegehäuses angebracht ist. Dies ermöglicht eine gute Sichtbarkeit der Statusanzeige, trotz der Versenkung des Betätigungselementes in der Gehäusewand. Ausserdem kann das Betätigungselement trotz der versenkten Anbringung werkzeuglos betätigt werden.A further advantageous embodiment of the invention is that the actuator sunk in a chamfered, in particular strongly chamfered, recess of the device housing is mounted. This allows good visibility of the status display, despite the sinking of the actuator in the housing wall. In addition, the actuator can be operated without tools despite the recessed attachment.
Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung liegt darin, dass das zweite Ende des Lichtleiters ausgebildet ist zur mechanischen Kopplung mit der Funktionstaste, insbesondere einem Mikrotaster. Der Mikroschalter befindet sich mit Vorteil auf einer Leiterplatte zusammen mit weiteren Bauelementen (z.B. Prozessor, Kommunikationsmodule) für die Funktions- und Steuerungslogik des entsprechenden Installationsgerätes. Mikroschalter sind heutzutage Standardbauteile für elektronische Geräte. Sie können z.B. als "Schliesser", "Öffner" oder als "Wechsler" in digitalen Steuerungen bzw. Schaltungen verwendet werden. Die mechanische Kopplung des Lichtleiters mit der Funktionstaste erfolgt z.B. durch eine mechanische Kontaktierung, insbesondere durch eine direkte mechanische Einwirkung des zweiten Endes des Lichtleiters auf den Taster des Mikroschalters. Mit Vorteil ist dabei das zweite Ende des Lichtleiters auf die Tastergeometrie des Mikroschalters abgestimmt.A further advantageous embodiment of the invention is that the second end of the light guide is designed for mechanical coupling with the function key, in particular a micro-probe. The microswitch is advantageously located on a printed circuit board together with other components (e.g., processor, communication modules) for the functional and control logic of the corresponding installation device. Microswitches are now standard components for electronic devices. You can e.g. can be used as "make contact", "normally closed" or as "changer" in digital controllers or circuits. The mechanical coupling of the light guide with the function key is e.g. by a mechanical contact, in particular by a direct mechanical action of the second end of the light guide on the probe of the microswitch. Advantageously, the second end of the light guide is matched to the probe geometry of the microswitch.
Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung liegt darin, dass das zweite Ende des Lichtleiters ausgebildet ist zur Einkopplung von Licht zur Darstellung des Status der Funktionstaste. Die Einkopplung von Licht kann z.B. durch eine auf der Leiterplatte befindlichen LED erfolgen, die vom Mikroschalter entsprechend seines Zustandes geschaltet wird. Eine LED (Leuchtdiode) ist ein Halbleiter-Bauelement mit elektrischen Eigenschaften einer Diode, bei der elektrische Energie in Lichtenergie umgewandelt wird. Mit Vorteil ist die LED auf der Leiterplatte räumlich neben dem Mikroschalter angeordnet, so dass das Licht der LED leicht in das zweite Ende des Lichtleiters einkoppelbar ist. Das Licht der LED kann durch die räumliche Nähe des zweiten Endes leicht in den Lichtleiter eingekoppelt werden.A further advantageous embodiment of the invention lies in the fact that the second end of the light guide is designed for coupling in light for displaying the status of the function key. The coupling of light can be done for example by an on-board LED, which is switched by the microswitch according to its state. An LED (Light Emitting Diode) is a semiconductor device having electrical characteristics of a diode in which electrical energy is converted into light energy. Advantageously, the LED is arranged on the circuit board spatially next to the microswitch, so that the light of the LED is easily coupled into the second end of the light guide. The light of the LED can be easily coupled into the light guide by the spatial proximity of the second end.
Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung liegt darin, dass der Lichtleiter als ein Werkstück ausgebildet ist. Der Lichtleiter mit seinen Enden ist somit leicht, insbesondere in einem Arbeitsgang, herstellbar. Der Lichtleiter wird z.B. mittels eines Spritzgusswerkzeuges hergestellt. Als Material kann z.B. PMMA (Polymethylmethacrylat auch Acrylglas genannt) verwendet werden.A further advantageous embodiment of the invention is that the light guide is designed as a workpiece. The light guide with its ends is thus easy, especially in one operation, produced. The light guide is e.g. produced by means of an injection molding tool. As a material, e.g. PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate also called acrylic glass) can be used.
Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung liegt darin, dass der Lichtleiter rechteckig, insbesondere mit Strukturelementen zur Verteilung von eingekoppeltem Licht in Richtung des ersten Endes ausgebildet ist. Mit Vorteil handelt es sich beim Lichtleiter um einen rechteckigen Stab. Durch die Verwendung eines Lichtleiters mit einem rechteckigen Querschnitt ist im Vergleich zu einem Lichtleiter mit einem runden Querschnitt die aussen sichtbare Oberfläche am ersten Ende grösser und der Lichtleiter kann trotzdem in seiner Länge in axialer Richtung schmal bzw. dünn gestaltet werden. Bei den Strukturelementen kann es sich z.B. um eine Einkerbung und/oder einen entsprechenden Schliff im Werkstück des Lichtleiters handeln.A further advantageous embodiment of the invention is that the light guide is rectangular, in particular formed with structural elements for distribution of coupled light in the direction of the first end. Advantageously, the light guide is a rectangular rod. By using a light guide with a rectangular cross-section is compared to a light guide with a round cross section, the outer visible surface at the first end larger and the light guide can still be made narrow in its length in the axial direction or thin. The structural elements may be e.g. to act a notch and / or a corresponding cut in the workpiece of the light guide.
Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung liegt darin, dass der Schaltmechanismus ausgebildet ist, für eine benutzerseitige, insbesondere manuelle, Schalteingabe. Mit Vorteil handelt es sich um einen im Gehäuse versenkten bzw. abgesenkten Schaltmechanismus, der von einem Bediener werkzeuglos betätigt werden kann.A further advantageous embodiment of the invention is that the switching mechanism is formed for a user-side, in particular manual, switching input. Advantageously, it is a sunk in the housing or lowered switching mechanism that can be operated without tools by an operator.
Die Erfindung sowie vorteilhafte Ausführungen der vorliegenden Erfindung werden am Beispiel der nachfolgenden Figuren erläutert. Dabei zeigen:
- FIG 1
- eine erste beispielhafte Ausführungsform für den erfindungsgemässen Schaltmechanismus,
- FIG 2
- eine zweite beispielhafte Ausführungsform für den erfindungsgemässen Schaltmechanismus, und
- FIG 3
- eine dritte beispielhafte Ausführungsform für den erfindungsgemässen Schaltmechanismus.
- FIG. 1
- a first exemplary embodiment of the inventive switching mechanism,
- FIG. 2
- a second exemplary embodiment of the inventive switching mechanism, and
- FIG. 3
- a third exemplary embodiment of the inventive switching mechanism.
Geräte der elektrischen Installationstechnik in Gebäuden sind z.B. Aktoren, Steckdosen, Schalter, Dimmer, Jalousieschalter, Bewegungsmelder, Busgeräte, Windsensoren, Antriebe für Markisen, usw. Diese Geräte werden handelsüblich in den Bauformen als Unterputzgerät, Inputzgerät, Aufputzgerät oder als Reiheneinbaugerät bekannt. In modernen Gebäuden bzw. Häusern können diese Geräte über einen Installationsbus angesteuert werden. Ein solcher Installationsbus ist beispielsweise der europäische Installationsbus (EIB), der in dem KNX-Standard beschrieben ist. Diese Geräte weisen üblicherweise an ihrem Gehäuse Anzeigeelemente (z.B. Kontrollleuchte) und/oder Funktionseingabeelemente (z.B. Taster) auf.Devices of electrical installation technology in buildings are e.g. Actuators, sockets, switches, dimmers, shutter switches, motion detectors, bus devices, wind sensors, drives for awnings, etc. These devices are commercially available in the designs as flush-mounted device, in-wall device, surface-mounted device or in-line device. In modern buildings or houses, these devices can be controlled via an installation bus. Such an installation bus is, for example, the European installation bus (EIB), which is described in the KNX standard. These devices typically have display elements (e.g., indicator light) and / or function input elements (e.g., buttons) on their housing.
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Mit Vorteil weist der Lichtleiter LL1 in axialer Richtung ein erstes Ende EE1 und ein gegenüberliegendes zweites Ende ZE1 auf, wobei das erste Ende EE1 als Betätigungselement (Betätigungspunkt) für eine axiale mechanische Betätigung des Lichtleiters LL1 ausgebildet ist.Advantageously, the light guide LL1 in the axial direction to a first end EE1 and an opposite second end ZE1, wherein the first end EE1 is formed as an actuating element (actuation point) for an axial mechanical actuation of the light guide LL1.
Mit Vorteil ist das zweite Ende ZE1 des Lichtleiters LL1 ausgebildet zur mechanischen Kopplung mit der Funktionstaste, insbesondere einem Mikrotaster im Inneren des Gehäuses des Gerätes G1.Advantageously, the second end ZE1 of the light guide LL1 is designed for mechanical coupling with the function key, in particular a micro-probe inside the housing of the device G1.
Mit Vorteil ist das zweite Ende ZE1 des Lichtleiters LL1 ausgebildet zur Einkopplung LE1 von Licht zur Darstellung des Status der Funktionstaste des Mikroschalters.Advantageously, the second end ZE1 of the optical waveguide LL1 is designed to couple in LE1 light to represent the status of the function key of the microswitch.
Mit Vorteil ist das das erste Ende EE1 des Lichtleiters LL1 versenkt in einer Vertiefung V1 des Gehäuses des Gerätes G1 angebracht.Advantageously, the first end EE1 of the light guide LL1 is recessed in a recess V1 of the housing of the device G1.
Mit Vorteil ist das das erste Ende EE1 bzw. der Betätigungspunkt des Lichtleiters LL1 versenkt in einer angefasten Vertiefung V1 des Gerätegehäuses angebracht.Advantageously, this is the first end EE1 or the actuation point of the light guide LL1 mounted sunk in a chamfered recess V1 of the device housing.
Mit Vorteil ragt das das erste Ende EE1 des Lichtleiters LL1 nicht über die Gehäusegeometrie des Gerätes G1 hinaus.Advantageously, the first end EE1 of the optical waveguide LL1 does not protrude beyond the housing geometry of the device G1.
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Das zweite Ende ZE2 des Lichtleiters LL2 ist ausgebildet zur mechanischen Kopplung mit der Funktionstaste T, insbesondere einem Mikrotaster bzw. Mikroschalter MS. Mit Vorteil ist das zweite Ende ZE2 des Lichtleiters LL2 ausgebildet zur Einkopplung LE2 von Licht zur Darstellung des Status der Funktionstaste T bzw. des Mikroschalters MS. Mit Vorteil ist das zweite Ende ZE2 des Lichtleiters LL2 so ausgebildet, dass Licht einer Lichtquelle LED (z.B. eine LED) direkt in den Lichtleiter LL2 einkoppelbar ist. Mit Vorteil wird bei einer Betätigung der Funktionstaste T der Schaltstatus der Taste bzw. des Status des dazugehörigen Mikrotasters oder Mikroschalters MS in einer entsprechend schaltbaren LED abgebildet (z.B. "Licht an" für einen geschalteten Mikroschalter und "Licht aus" für einen ungeschalteten Mikroschalter.The second end ZE2 of the light guide LL2 is designed for mechanical coupling with the function key T, in particular a micro-switch or microswitch MS. Advantageously, the second end ZE2 of the light guide LL2 is designed for coupling LE2 of light to represent the status of the function key T or of the microswitch MS. Advantageously, the second end ZE2 of the light guide LL2 is designed such that light from a light source LED (eg an LED) can be coupled directly into the light guide LL2. With advantage becomes with a Pressing the function key T displays the switching status of the key or the status of the associated microprobe or microswitch MS in a correspondingly switchable LED (eg "light on" for a switched microswitch and "light off" for an unswitched microswitch.
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Der erfindungsgemässe Schaltmechanismus SM3 zeichnet sich insbesondere aus durch einen rechteckigen, axial beweglichen Lichtleiter LL2 der die Gehäusegeometie nicht verändert, aber trotzdem ohne Zuhilfenahme eines Werkzeugs zu betätigen ist und bei seitlichem Betrachtungswinkel von Aussen gut zu sehen ist.The switching mechanism SM3 according to the invention is characterized in particular by a rectangular, axially movable light guide LL2 which does not change the geometry of the housing, but nevertheless can be actuated without the aid of a tool and is easily visible from the outside when viewed from the side.
Die entsprechend angefaste Vertiefung (Senke) am Gehäuse des Geräts ermöglicht die werkzeuglose Betätigung trotz der versenkten Anbringung des Lichtleiters.The corresponding chamfered recess (countersunk) on the housing of the device allows tool-free operation despite the recessed mounting of the light guide.
Weitere Vorteile sind:
- Wechsel von einer runder Lichtleitergeometrie zur einer rechteckigen, damit die Oberfläche des Lichtleiter die von außen zu sehen ist größer wird, aber der Lichtleiter trotzdem schmaler (dünner) gestaltet werden kann.
- Aufbringen einer konvexen Geometrie an der von außen ersichtlichen Oberfläche des Lichtleiters.
- Change from a circular optical fiber geometry to a rectangular one, so that the surface of the optical fiber, which can be seen from the outside, gets larger, but the optical fiber can be made thinner (thinner).
- Applying a convex geometry to the externally visible surface of the light guide.
Versenkter/Abgesenkter Schaltmechanismus mit kombinierter Schaltfunktion und Statusanzeige, insbesondere für Geräte eines Installationsbusses (z.B. KNX-Bus), wobei der Schaltmechanismus geeignet ist zur werkzeuglosen Betätigung einer Funktionstaste des Gerätes, wobei der Schaltmechanismus einen axial beweglichen, mit Vorteil rechteckigen, Lichtleiter aufweist, der von aussen am Gerät werkzeuglos mechanisch betätigbar ist, zum Schalten der Funktionstaste im Geräteinneren; und wobei der Lichtleiter zur optischen Statusanzeige der Funktionstaste ausgebildet ist, wobei mit Vorteil das erste Ende des Lichtleiters versenkt in einer Vertiefung, insbesondere in einer in einer angefasten Vertiefung, des Gehäuses des Gerätes angebracht ist. Der Schaltmechanismus ist insbesondere für die Betätigung von Mikrotaster verwendbar.Sinked / lowered switching mechanism with combined switching function and status display, especially for devices of an installation bus (eg KNX bus), the switching mechanism is suitable for tool-free operation of a function key of the device, the switching mechanism has an axially movable, advantageously rectangular, light guide, the from the outside on the device can be operated mechanically without tools, to switch the function key inside the device; and wherein the optical waveguide is designed for optical status display of the function key, wherein advantageously the first end of the optical waveguide is sunk in a depression, in particular in a chamfered depression, of the housing of the device. The switching mechanism is particularly useful for the operation of micro-switches.
- SM1 - SM3SM1 - SM3
- Schaltmechanismusswitching mechanism
- V1, V2, V3' V3"V1, V2, V3 'V3 "
- Vertiefungdeepening
- LL1, LL2LL1, LL2
- Lichtleiteroptical fiber
- EE1 - EE3EE1 - EE3
- Erstes EndeFirst end
- ZE1, ZE2ZE1, ZE2
- Zweites EndeSecond end
- BRBR
- Bewegungsrichtungmovement direction
- LE1, LE2LE1, LE2
- Lichteinkopplunglight coupling
- MSMS
- Mikroschaltermicroswitch
- LEDLED
- Lichtelementlight element
- TT
- Tastebutton
- LPLP
- Leiterplattecircuit board
- G1 - G3G1 - G3
- Gerätdevice
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wobei der Schaltmechanismus (SM1 - SM3) einen axial beweglichen Lichtleiter (LL1, LL2) aufweist, der von aussen am Gerät (G1 - G3) mechanisch betätigbar ist, zum Schalten der Funktionstaste (MS, T) im Geräteinneren; und
wobei der Lichtleiter (LL1, LL2) zur optischen Statusanzeige der Funktionstaste (MS, T) ausgebildet ist.Switching mechanism (SM1 - SM3) with combined switching function and status display, in particular for devices (G1 - G3) of an installation bus, wherein the switching mechanism (SM1 - SM3) is suitable for actuating a function key (MS, T) of the device,
wherein the switching mechanism (SM1 - SM3) comprises an axially movable light guide (LL1, LL2), which is mechanically actuated from the outside of the device (G1 - G3), for switching the function key (MS, T) inside the device; and
wherein the optical fiber (LL1, LL2) is designed for optical status indication of the function key (MS, T).
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