EP3728091B1 - Switch assembly for devices for handling value documents - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a switch arrangement for devices for handling notes of value, for example for automated teller machines, for automatic cash registers or for cash register systems. The notes of value can in particular be banknotes or checks. The switch arrangement comprises a shaft which is non-rotatably connected to a switch body, the switch body being rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the shaft between a first switch body position and a second switch body position. The shaft can be rotated around its longitudinal axis with the help of a switch lever. The switch lever is in engagement with an armature of a lifting magnet, the lifting magnet being controllable in such a way that the armature can be moved between a first armature position and a second armature position, so that the movement of the armature causes the switching lever to rotate about the longitudinal axis of the shaft.

Switch arrangements are known from the prior art, in which the positioning of the switch body takes place with the aid of lifting magnets. When a voltage is applied to a coil arranged in a lifting magnet housing of the lifting magnet, a current flows through the coil, as a result of which a magnetic field is generated. The armature is drawn into the lifting magnet housing by the magnetic field and is thereby moved in a translatory manner. This translational movement of the armature ends at an inner stop in the lifting magnet housing. Of the inner stop defines a second armature position which the armature reaches when it is drawn into the solenoid housing and rests against the inner stop. In the second armature position, the armature is held securely by the magnetic field generated by the coil. If the flow of current through the coil is interrupted, the armature is released from the second armature position and is moved into a dropped first armature position, for example with the aid of a spring or by gravity. The state of the art includes the DE 38 75 725 T2 which discloses the preamble of the main claim.

The translational movement of the armature is converted into a rotational movement of the shaft via the switch lever. In the solutions known from the prior art, however, this predetermined rotational movement is often not implemented completely, since, among other things, the engagement of the switch lever with the armature typically has play. Due to the play and due to manufacturing tolerances of the components, the second switch body position of the switch body firmly connected to the shaft, in which the switch body is moved by a predetermined angle from the first switch body position, is not always reliably reached. The greater the deviation between the realized and the predetermined second switch body position, the more the switch body is impaired in its guiding function, which can lead to malfunctions of the device, in particular to a paper jam of the notes of value to be processed.

To solve the problem, solutions are conceivable in which a position correction is made to the switch arrangement becomes. The switch arrangement is linearly displaced, taking into account the tolerances, until the positional deviation from the second switch body position is eliminated. The stroke of the switch body can be limited by a mechanical stop in the guide element, with the switch body being able to reach the stop before the magnet armature reaches the stop in the lifting magnet housing. The greater the distance between the armature and the stop in the lifting magnet housing, the lower the holding force with which the magnetic field generated by the coil holds the armature in the magnet housing. As a result, undesired, indeterminate functional states can occur.

It is the object of the invention to specify a switch arrangement in which it is ensured that the armature of a lifting magnet used for the drive reliably reaches the mechanical stop in the lifting magnet housing and the switch body reaches the second switch body position. This object is achieved by a switch arrangement having the features of claim 1. Advantageous developments are specified in the dependent claims.

The switch arrangement according to claim 1 ensures that an elastically deformable element of the switch arrangement is deformed at least when the switch body has reached the second switch body position and the anchor has not yet reached the second anchor position. The angle by which the shaft without the Providing the elastically deformable element, ie with a backlash-free coupling of the armature of the lifting magnet to the shaft must be rotated after the switch body has reached the second switch body position and until the anchor reaches the second anchor position, is also referred to as the compensation angle. In preferred embodiments, this compensation angle can have a value in the range from 0.1° to 3°, preferably in the range from 0.2° to 2°, in particular in the range from 0.2° to 1°, for example from 0.3° to 1°. In other embodiments, the compensating angle can also have a value in the range from 0.01° to 1°, in particular in the range from 0.05° to 0.5°. In another embodiment of the invention, this angle has a value in the range between 3° and 10°, in particular between 5.5° and 7.5°, for example 6.5°. In an alternative embodiment, this angle has a value in the range between 5° and 15°, in particular between 10° and 13°, for example 11.5°.

It is particularly advantageous if the elastically deformable element is deformed from the point in time at which the switch body has reached the second switch body position and a further movement of the anchor up to the second anchor position still takes place. This ensures that the armature safely reaches the second armature position after the predetermined rotational movement of the shaft has already been fully implemented.

Furthermore, it is advantageous if the armature reaches a mechanical stop provided in the lifting magnet in the second armature position. This ensures that the the armature is held securely by the magnetic field generated by the coil. In one embodiment of the invention, the force with which the magnet is held in the second position is 3N to 10N, in particular 6N to 7N. In further embodiments, this holding force can correspond to twice to three times the amount of these specified range limit values.

It is particularly advantageous if the switch lever can be rotated on the shaft by a predetermined angular range and if the elastically deformable element is a torsion spring, with one end of the torsion spring being connected to the shaft and the other end of the torsion spring being connected to the switch lever. As a result, the predetermined functional state, in which the switch body is in the second switch body position and the anchor is in the second anchor position, is reliably achieved. In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the elastically deformable element is a leaf spring.

In an advantageous embodiment, the elastically deformable element is a torsion bushing, which comprises two sleeves that are connected to one another by an elastomer element and can be rotated in opposite directions, with the first sleeve being connected to the switch lever and the second sleeve being connected to the shaft, and the switch lever being rotated at least by an angular range or is freely rotatable. This achieves a robust flexible connection between the switch lever and the shaft.

In an alternative advantageous embodiment, the shaft is connected to the switch lever in a recess in the switch lever via an elastomer. The elastomer can be produced in particular by a 2-component injection molding process. As a result, only a small amount of space is required for the elastic connection of the switch lever to the shaft.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the elastically deformable element is a torsion disk arrangement which comprises two disks which are connected to one another by an elastomer element and can be rotated in opposite directions, the first disk being connected to the switch lever and the second disk being connected to the shaft. This achieves a robust yielding connection between the shaft and the lever, which has a simple structure and requires little installation space.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the shaft comprises a first shaft part and a second shaft part, the first shaft part and the second shaft part being connected to one another and rotatable in opposite directions with the aid of the elastically deformable element, preferably with the aid of a spring or with the aid of an elastomer element . In this case, the switch lever can be connected to the first shaft part in a rotationally fixed manner. This ensures that the predetermined functional state in which the armature is in the second anchor position and the Switch body is in the second switch body position, can also be achieved in embodiments of the invention in which the switch lever and the shaft are positively connected.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the lifting magnet comprises a lifting magnet housing and the switch lever engages in a groove, preferably in an annular groove, of the armature, the elastically deformable element being arranged between the switch lever of the flanges of the groove facing away from the stop. It is particularly advantageous if a spacer disc, in particular a washer, is arranged between the diverter lever and the elastically deformable element. The elastically deformable element is preferably a wave washer, a disc spring, an elastomer washer or an O-ring. In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the anchor comprises a first and a second section, the switch lever is in engagement with the first section and the first section and the second section are connected via the elastically deformable element. What is achieved by these embodiments is that already existing switch constructions, in which the switch lever and the shaft are connected to one another in a fixed or form-fitting manner, can be retrofitted easily and inexpensively. With this solution, too, only a small amount of space is required.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the switch body comprises an elastically deformable guide element, which is the elastically deformable element of the switch arrangement comprises and/or constitutes. It is particularly advantageous if the guide element comprises at least one elastically deformable diverter finger. As a result, no space is required in the vicinity of the switch lever.

Furthermore, it is advantageous if the elastically deformable element presses the switch body against a first stop with a pretension. The preload can correspond to a force between 1N and 5N, in particular between 2.5N and 3N. This ensures that the switch body reliably reaches the first switch body position and is held securely in this first switch body position.

It is particularly advantageous if the elastically deformable element is arranged and designed in such a way that, after overcoming the pretension, a force in the range between 0.05N and 0.15N per 1 cm stroke of the armature is required.

Further features and advantages of the invention result from the following description, which explains the invention in more detail using exemplary embodiments in conjunction with the attached figures.

Fig. 1

eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Vorrichtung zur Handhabung von Wertscheinen mit einer ersten Weichenanordnung,

Fig. 2

einen Ausschnitt einer Schnittdarstellung eines Weichenkörpers der ersten Weichenanordnung nach Fig. 1 in einem ersten Betriebszustand der Weichenanordnung,

Fig. 3

einen Ausschnitt einer Schnittdarstellung der ersten Weichenanordnung nach Fig. 1 und Fig. 2,

Fig. 4

eine perspektivische Darstellung einzelner Elemente der ersten Weichenanordnung nach den Fig. 1 bis 3 gemäß einer ersten Ausführungsform,

Fig. 5

zeigt einen Ausschnitt einer Schnittdarstellung der ersten Weichenanordnung,

Fig. 6

eine teilgeschnittene Darstellung eines Abschnitts einer zweiten Weichenanordnung, die an Stelle der ersten Weichenanordnung bei der Vorrichtung eingesetzt werden kann,

Fig. 7

eine Seitenansicht eines Abschnitts einer dritten Weichenanordnung, die an Stelle der ersten Weichenanordnung bei der Vorrichtung eingesetzt werden kann,

Fig. 8

eine schematische Schnittdarstellung eines Abschnitts einer vierten Weichenanordnung, die an Stelle der ersten Weichenanordnung bei der Vorrichtung eingesetzt werden kann,

Fig. 9

eine schematische Darstellung eines Abschnitts einer fünften Weichenanordnung, die an Stelle der ersten Weichenanordnung bei der Vorrichtung eingesetzt werden kann und

Fig. 10

eine schematische Darstellung eines Abschnitts einer sechsten Weichenanordnung, die an Stelle der ersten Weichenanordnung bei der Vorrichtung eingesetzt werden kann.

It shows:

1

a perspective view of a device for handling notes of value with a first switch arrangement,

2

a detail of a sectional view of a switch body of the first switch arrangement 1 in a first operating state of the switch arrangement,

3

a section of a sectional view of the first switch arrangement 1 and 2 ,

4

a perspective view of individual elements of the first switch arrangement according to Figures 1 to 3 according to a first embodiment,

figure 5

shows a detail of a sectional view of the first switch arrangement,

6

a partially sectional representation of a section of a second switch arrangement which can be used in place of the first switch arrangement in the device,

7

a side view of a portion of a third switch arrangement which can be used in place of the first switch arrangement in the device,

8

a schematic sectional view of a section of a fourth switch arrangement, which can be used in place of the first switch arrangement in the device,

9

a schematic representation of a section of a fifth switch arrangement which can be used in place of the first switch arrangement in the device and

10

a schematic representation of a section of a sixth switch arrangement, which can be used in place of the first switch arrangement in the device.

figure 1 shows a perspective view of a device 10 for handling notes of value with a first switch arrangement 100. The switch arrangement 100 comprises a shaft 110, a switch body 120 and a switch lever 130, the shaft 110 being non-rotatably connected to the switch body 120. The switch lever 130 is in engagement with an armature 210 of a lifting magnet 200 so that when the armature 210 moves, the switch lever 130 rotates about the longitudinal axis of the shaft 110 .

An outer wall 20 of the device 10 for handling notes of value accommodates the lifting magnet 200 and is connected to an inner wall 24 via a bolt 22 . The outer wall 20 is shown in dashed lines, the elements behind it are shown in solid lines. The inner wall 24 accommodates a first baffle 26 and a second baffle 28 disposed in figure 2 is shown, wherein the two guide elements 26, 28 are arranged opposite one another. The notes of value are between the first guide element 26 and the second guide element 28 to a Turnout area Y guided. The first guide element 26 and the second guide element 28 form a first transport path (T1 in figure 2 ). In the switch area Y, the notes of value fed via the guide elements 26, 28 are guided with the aid of the switch body 120 and, depending on the switch position of the switch body, are transported to a second transport path (T2 in figure 2 ) or to a third transport path (T3 in figure 2 ) directed. As a result, the notes of value are diverted in the switch area Y.

figure 2 shows a detail of a sectional view of the switch body 120 of the first switch arrangement 100 according to Figure 1 along the sectional plane A in a first operating state of the switch arrangement 100. The switch body 120 is in a first switch body position P1, in which the switch body 120 at a first mechanical stop 30 am first guide element 26 is applied. In this first switch body position P1, the notes of value are routed to the second transport path T2.

figure 3 shows a section of a sectional view of the first switch arrangement 100 according to FIGS figures 1 and 2 along section plane B, which intersects armature 210 along its longitudinal axis. The lifting magnet 200 is in engagement with the switch lever 130 via a groove 211 of an armature 210, two in figure 4 switch lever fingers 132, 134 shown engage in the groove 211. A recess 202 for receiving the armature 210 is provided in the lifting magnet housing 204 ; the armature 210 can be moved within the recess 202 up to a mechanical armature stop 220 . in the in figure 2 and figure 3 illustrated first operating state, there is no current flow through the coil of the lifting magnet 200 and the armature 210 is in a first armature position A1 in which the armature 210 protrudes from the lifting magnet housing 204 of the lifting magnet 200 by a distance L. A conical spring 212, which is connected to the armature 210 and the lifting magnet housing 204, is not or only slightly tensioned in this first armature position A1 of the armature 210. In other embodiments, a different spring, in particular a helical spring, can be used instead of the conical spring 212 .

figure 4 shows a perspective view of individual elements of the first switch arrangement 100 according to FIGS Figures 1 to 3 according to a first embodiment. A slip-on element 112 is pushed onto the shaft 110 and is in engagement with the shaft 110 in a form-fitting manner and is therefore non-rotatable. The switch lever 130 has two lever fingers 132, 134 for engaging in the groove 211 of the armature 210. A bolt 302 is firmly connected to the push-on element 112 and is thus non-rotatably engaged with the shaft 110. A torsion spring 300 is pretensioned connected at a first end 304 to the bolt 302 and at a second end 306 to the switch lever 130, the pretensioning of this connection corresponding to a force between 1N and 5N, in particular between 2.5N and 3N. figure 4 FIG. 12 also shows a guide element 121 that includes two diverter fingers 122, 124.

figure 5 shows a detail of a sectional view along the sectional plane B of the first switch arrangement 100 according to the first embodiment. The points arrangement 100 is shown in a second operating state, in which a current flow through the coil of the lifting magnet 200 takes place. As a result, a magnetic field is generated, through which the armature 210 is drawn into the lifting magnet housing 204 . As a result, the armature 210 moves from the first armature position A1 into a second armature position A2, in which the armature 210 rests against the mechanical stop 220 . This movement of the armature 210 causes the switch lever 130 and the shaft 110 to rotate about the longitudinal axis of the shaft 110 by an angle α in the range between 5° and 50°, in particular between 20° and 35°, for example 30°.

The rotation also causes a movement of the switch body 120 from the in figure 2 shown first switch body position P1 in an in figure 5 shown second switch body position P2 instead, in which the switch body 120 rests against a second mechanical stop 40. In this second switch body position, the notes of value are routed from the first transport path T1 into the third transport path T3 or in the opposite direction from the third transport path T3 into the first transport path T1. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the stop 40 is part of the guide element 28. In other embodiments, a separate stop can be provided.

The switch body 120 reaches the second switch body position P2 before the anchor 210 has reached the second anchor position A2. During the movement of the armature 210, the takes place after the switch body 120 has reached the switch body position P2, the already prestressed torsion spring 300 is further stressed by the further movement of the armature 210. During this further movement of the armature, the switch lever 130 is further rotated by a predetermined angle about the longitudinal axis of the shaft 110. In another embodiment of the invention, this angle has a value in the range between 3° and 10°, in particular between 5.5° and 7 .5°, for example 6.5°. In an alternative embodiment, this angle has a value in the range between 5° and 15°, in particular between 10° and 13°, for example 11.5°.

in the in figure 5 In the second operating state shown, both the conical spring 212 and the torsion spring 300 are prestressed, with the conical spring 212 being prestressed with approximately 3N to 4N. The biasing force of the conical spring 212 and the biasing force of the torsion spring 300 act in the same direction and cause the armature 210 to drop rapidly, ie to return to the first armature position A1 as soon as no current flows through the coil on the lifting magnet 200 .

figure 6 FIG. 12 shows a partially sectioned representation of a portion of a second switch arrangement 300 which can be used in place of the switch arrangement 100 in the device 10. FIG. Elements with the same structure or with the same function have the same reference numbers. The switch arrangement 300 includes a torsion bushing 320 with a first sleeve 322, a second sleeve 324 and an elastically deformable elastomeric element 326, the first Sleeve 322 is fixed to the shaft 110 and the second sleeve 324 is fixed to the switch lever 130. The sleeves 320 and 322 are connected to one another via the elastomer element 326 and can be rotated in opposite directions. Thus, a movement of the armature 210 into the second anchor position A2 is also possible when the switch body 120 has already reached the second switch body position P2, since a relative movement between the switch lever 130 and the shaft 110 is possible with the aid of the torsion bushing 320.

figure 7 12 shows a side view of a portion of a third switch assembly 400 that may be used in place of switch assembly 100 in apparatus 10. FIG. The switch assembly 400 includes a torsion disk assembly 330 having a first disk 332 connected to the switch lever 130, a second disk 334 connected to the shaft 110, and an elastically deformable elastomeric element 328. The disks 332 and 334 are connected by the Elastomer element 328 connected to each other and rotated in opposite directions. Thus, a movement of the armature 210 into the second anchor position A2 is also possible when the switch body 120 has already reached the second switch body position P2, since a relative movement between the switch lever 130 and the shaft 110 is possible with the aid of the torsion disk arrangement 330.

figure 8 shows a schematic sectional representation of a section of a fourth switch arrangement 500, which is used in place of the switch arrangement 100 in the device 10 can be. The shaft 110 comprises a first shaft part 111 and a second shaft part 113, which are connected to one another with the aid of an elastically deformable elastomer element 335 and can be rotated in opposite directions. The shaft part 111 is fixed to the switch lever 130 , the shaft part 113 is fixed to the switch body 120 . Thus, a movement of the anchor 210 into the second anchor position A2 is also possible when the switch body 120 has already reached the second switch body position P2, since a relative movement of the shaft part 111 and the shaft part 112 is possible with the aid of the elastomer element 335. In an alternative embodiment, the shaft parts 111 and 113 can be connected to one another via a torsion spring.

figure 9 FIG. 12 shows a schematic illustration of a section of a fifth switch arrangement 600 which can be used in place of the switch arrangement 100 in the device 10. FIG. The switch lever fingers 132, 134 engage in the groove 211 of the armature 130. In the side of the groove 211 facing away from the lifting magnet housing 204, an O-ring 340 is arranged. Between the switch lever fingers 132, 134 and the O-ring 340, a spacer 342 is arranged. Thus, a movement of the armature 210 into the second anchor position A2 is also possible when the switch body 120 has already reached the second switch body position P2, since the switch lever fingers 132, 134 press the O-ring 340 during the remaining stroke of the armature 210 via the spacer disk 342 Squeeze so that the O-ring 340 is elastically deformed. In alternate embodiments, the O-ring 340 may be replaced with a soft wave washer, Belleville washers, or an elastomeric washer.

figure 10 FIG. 12 shows a schematic representation of a section of a sixth switch arrangement 700 which can be used in place of the first switch arrangement 100 in the device 10. FIG. The illustrated engagement of two switch lever fingers 137, 139 in the groove 211 of the armature 210 corresponds to the engagement of the switch lever fingers 132, 134 in the groove 211 of the armature 210 in the switch arrangements 100 to 600 already described. A torsion spring 301 is connected at one end 309 to a projecting segment 303 of a push-on element 117 . The push-on element 117 is in the same way as in figure 4 Push-on element 112 shown is arranged on the shaft 110. The other end 307 of the torsion spring 301 engages in a projecting segment 133 of the switch lever 131 . Thus, a movement of the armature 210 into the second anchor position A2 is also possible when the switch body 120 has already reached the second switch body position P2, since a relative movement between the switch lever 131 and the shaft 110 is possible against the spring force of the preferably pretensioned torsion spring 301.

In a further alternative embodiment of the invention, the anchor 210 comprises a first and a second section, with the switch lever 130 being in engagement with the first section and with the first section and the second section being connected via an elastically deformable element, in particular via a compression spring are. Thus, a movement of the anchor 210 into the second anchor position A2 is also possible when the switch body 120 has already reached the second switch body position P2, since the spring is tensioned against the spring force during the remaining stroke of the armature 210.

In a further alternative embodiment of the invention, the switch body 120 comprises switch fingers which are elastically connected to the switch body 120 . This ensures that movement of the armature 210 into the second anchor position A2 is also possible when the switch body 120 has already reached the second switch body position P2, since a relative movement between the shaft and the switch fingers of the switch body during the remaining stroke of the armature 210 is possible. In a further alternative embodiment of the invention, the 120 switch fingers themselves are elastically deformable, in addition or as an alternative to an elastic connection to the switch body 120.

Reference List

10

contraption

20

outer wall

22

bolt

24

inner wall

26, 28, 121

guiding element

30, 40

attack

100, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700

switch arrangement

110

Wave

111, 113

shaft part

112, 117

slip-on element

120

switch body

122, 124

switch fingers

130, 131

switch lever

133, 303

segment

132, 134, 137, 139

switch lever fingers

200

lifting magnet

202

recess

204

solenoid housing

210

anchor

211

groove

212

cone spring

220

anchor stop

300, 301

torsion spring

302

bolt

304, 306, 307, 309

torsion spring end

320

torsion bushing

322, 324

sleeve

326, 328

elastomeric element

330

torsion disc assembly

332, 334

disc

340

o ring

342

spacer

Y

switch area

a

angle

A1, A2

anchor position

AWAY

cutting plane

L

Distance

P1, P2

switch body position

T1, T2, T3

transport path

Claims (15)

1. A switch assembly for a device for handling value documents,

   comprising a shaft (110), which is connected to a switch body (120) for rotation therewith, wherein the switch body (120) is rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the shaft (110) between a first switch body position (P1) and a second switch body position (P2),

   comprising a switch lever (130, 131), wherein the shaft (110) is rotatable about its longitudinal axis with the aid of the switch lever (130, 131), comprising a solenoid (200) which comprises an armature (210),

   wherein the solenoid (200) can be actuated such that the armature (210) can be moved between a first armature position (A1) and a second armature position (A2),

   wherein the switch lever (130, 131) is in engagement with the armature (210) such that the movement of the armature (210) causes the switch lever (130, 131) to rotate about the longitudinal axis of the shaft (110),
   and

   in that the switch assembly (100) comprises an elastically deformable element (300, 301, 320, 330, 335, 340), characterized

   in that the elastically deformable element is designed and arranged in such a manner that the elastically deformable element (300, 301, 320, 330, 335, 340) is deformed at least whenever the switch body (120) has reached the second switch body position (P2) and the armature (210) has not yet reached the second armature position (A2).
2. The switch assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the elastically deformable element (300, 301, 320, 330, 335, 340) is deformed from the time at which the switch body (120) has reached the second switch body position (P2) and the armature (210) is still moved further as far as the second armature position (A2).
3. The switch assembly as claimed in either of the preceding claims, characterized in that the armature (210) in the second armature position (A2) reaches a mechanical stop (220) provided in the solenoid (200) .
4. The switch assembly as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the switch lever (130, 131) is rotatable on the shaft (110) about a predefined angular range, and in that the elastically deformable element (300, 301, 320, 330, 335, 340) is a torsion spring (300, 301), wherein one end (304, 309) of the torsion spring (300, 301) is connected to the shaft (110)
   and the other end (306,307) of the torsion spring (300, 301) is connected to the switch lever (130, 131) .
5. The switch assembly as claimed in claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the elastically deformable element (300, 301, 320, 330, 335, 340) is a torsion bushing (320) which comprises two sleeves (322, 324) which are connected to each other by an elastomer element (326) and are rotatable relative to each other, wherein the first sleeve (322) is connected to the switch lever (130, 131) and the second sleeve (324) is connected to the shaft (110), and wherein the switch lever (130, 131) is rotatable at least about an angular range or freely.
6. The switch assembly as claimed in claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the shaft (110) is connected to the switch lever in a recess of the switch lever (130, 131) via an elastomer.
7. The switch assembly as claimed in claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the elastically deformable element (300, 301, 320, 330, 335, 340) is a torsion disk assembly (330) which comprises two disks (332, 334) which are connected to each other by an elastomer element and are rotatable relative to each other, wherein the first disk (332) is connected to the switch lever (130, 131) and the second disk (334) is connected to the shaft (110).
8. The switch assembly as claimed in claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the shaft (110) comprises a first shaft part (111) and a second shaft part (112), wherein the first shaft part (111) and the second shaft part (112) are connected to each other with the aid of the elastically deformable element (300, 320, 330, 335, 340), in particular with a spring or with an elastomer element (335), and are rotatable relative to each other, and in that the switch lever (130, 131) is connected to the first shaft part (111) for rotation therewith.
9. The switch assembly as claimed in claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the solenoid (200) comprises a solenoid housing (204), and in that the switch lever (130, 131) engages in a groove (211) of the armature (210), wherein the elastically deformable element (300, 301, 320, 330, 335, 340) is arranged between the switch lever and the flange of the groove (211), the flange facing away from the stop (220).
10. The switch assembly as claimed in claim 9, wherein a spacer (342) is arranged between the switch lever (130, 131) and the elastically deformable element (300, 301, 320, 330, 335, 340), wherein the elastically deformable element (300, 301, 320, 330, 335, 340) is a wave washer, a disk spring, an elastomer washer or an O ring (340).
11. The switch assembly as claimed in claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the armature (210) comprises a first section and a second section, in that the switch lever (130, 131) is in engagement with the first section, and in that the first section and the second section are connected via the elastically deformable element (300, 301, 320, 330, 335, 340).
12. The switch assembly as claimed in claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the switch body (120) comprises an elastically deformable guiding element which comprises and/or forms the elastically deformable element (300, 301, 320, 330, 335, 340) of the switch assembly (100, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700) .
13. The switch assembly as claimed in claim 12, characterized in that the guiding element comprises at least one elastically deformable switch finger.
14. The switch assembly as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the elastically deformable element (300, 301, 320, 330, 335, 340) presses the switch body (120) against a first stop (30) with a prestress, wherein the prestress can correspond to a force between 1N and 5N, in particular between 2.5N and 3N.
15. The switch assembly as claimed in claim 14, characterized in that the elastically deformable element (300, 301, 320, 330, 335, 340) is arranged and designed in such a manner that, after the prestress has been overcome, a force in the range between 0.05N and 0.15N is necessary per 1 cm stroke of the armature.

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