EP3772077B1 - Fixing module for a command and reporting appliance with integrated ground function - Google Patents

Fixing module for a command and reporting appliance with integrated ground function Download PDF

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EP3772077B1
EP3772077B1 EP19189262.9A EP19189262A EP3772077B1 EP 3772077 B1 EP3772077 B1 EP 3772077B1 EP 19189262 A EP19189262 A EP 19189262A EP 3772077 B1 EP3772077 B1 EP 3772077B1
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Jean Jacques Faurie
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/02—Details
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H9/00—Details of switching devices, not covered by groups H01H1/00 - H01H7/00
    • H01H9/12—Means for earthing parts of switch not normally conductively connected to the contacts
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/50—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a single operating member
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H9/00—Details of switching devices, not covered by groups H01H1/00 - H01H7/00
    • H01H9/02—Bases, casings, or covers
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/58—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation characterised by the form or material of the contacting members
    • H01R4/64—Connections between or with conductive parts having primarily a non-electric function, e.g. frame, casing, rail
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H3/00—Mechanisms for operating contacts
    • H01H3/02—Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch
    • H01H3/022—Emergency operating parts, e.g. for stop-switch in dangerous conditions

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  • the invention relates to a fixing module for fixing a push button or emergency stop / or emergency stop switch or rotary actuator of a command and signaling device, the fixing module being made up of an upper housing part and a lower housing part, each of which has a cuboid structure with an upper side, a bottom and four side parts connecting the top to the bottom.
  • the document DE 91 09 678 U1 discloses such a fixation module according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Such a fixation module is used in machines or electrical systems that are operated via command devices such as pushbuttons, selector switches, etc., which act on the control. These command devices are installed in control panels, control panels, control cabinet doors or housing ceilings. Command devices are usually modular, which means that they consist of a push button, a fixation module such. B. a ring nut or a mounting bracket and several switching elements, which are designed as NC or NO switching elements.
  • the pushbutton is usually passed through a hole in the control panel from the front and mounted from the rear using a fixing module.
  • the switching elements are mechanically mounted on the fixing module with screws, snap hooks or bolts.
  • the electrical connection of the switching elements with the control is made via connection terminals.
  • the housing of the fixation modules for command and signaling devices is sometimes made of a metallic material, e.g. B. die-cast zinc to achieve advantages in terms of mechanical robustness and visual appearance. Due to the electrical conductivity of the housing, measures must be taken to ensure the necessary separation and air distances.
  • the object of the present invention is to create a fixing module for command and signaling devices which is inexpensive to manufacture and ensures reliable grounding.
  • a fixing module for fixing a push button or emergency stop / or emergency stop switch or rotary actuator of a command and signaling device, the fixing module being made up of an upper housing part and a lower housing part, each of which has a cuboid structure with a top, a bottom and four side parts connecting the top to the bottom.
  • the invention is characterized in that a material with a grounding function is formed on the upper side of the lower housing part, which extends at least partially in this plane.
  • An advantageous embodiment for the inventive concept of a fixing module can consist in the fact that the material which extends at least partially in the plane and has a grounding function is a grounding foil.
  • a continuation of the inventive concept for the fixation module can consist in the fact that it is in the plane the top of the lower housing part extending material has a plurality of layers.
  • An extension of a special embodiment of the inventive concept for the fixing module can provide that the material extending in the plane of the upper side of the lower housing part is arranged in a stable position on the upper side of the lower housing part by means of an adhesive layer.
  • the material extending in the plane of the upper side of the lower housing part has a polymer-containing layer.
  • a continuation of the inventive concept for the fixing module can consist in that the material extending in the plane of the upper side of the lower housing part has a graphite layer.
  • An extension of a special embodiment of the inventive concept for the fixation module can provide that the material extending in the plane of the upper side of the lower housing part is designed in such a way that at least one contact point is used to ground the electrical currents that flow via metal components in the housing of the fixation module run, is formed. It corresponds to a special embodiment of the inventive concept for the fixation module that the housing parts of the fixation module are both made of metal or one housing part is made of plastic and the other is made of metal.
  • a further exemplary embodiment for the fixing module consists in that an electrically conductive component made of metal with a grounding function is arranged on the upper side of the lower housing part.
  • the electrically conductive component is a spring element.
  • the object is also achieved by a push button or emergency stop / or emergency stop switch or rotary actuator with one of the two fixing modules.
  • a command and signaling device with a push button or emergency stop / or emergency stop switch or rotary actuator and at least one switching element, the push button or emergency stop / or emergency stop switch or rotary actuator and the at least one switching element is mounted on one of the two fixing modules.
  • the fixing module according to the invention preferably has a two-part housing made up of an upper housing part and a lower housing part.
  • the housing parts are each cuboid with a top side, a bottom side and four side parts connecting the top side with the bottom side.
  • the housing parts can preferably be fastened to one another via clamping lugs, the upper housing part having recesses in order to receive the clamping lugs on the lower housing part.
  • This arrangement for the clamping connection for fixing the housing parts to one another can also be interchanged.
  • a concentric access opening is preferably centered and arranged in the same position in both housing parts.
  • the fixing module for the pushbutton has a snap ring which rests on the top of the lower housing part and surrounds the access opening.
  • An actuating lever which releases the pushbutton when actuated, is preferably arranged in one piece on the snap ring.
  • a gear is arranged in the lower part of the housing, which is in operative connection with a pinion.
  • a return spring is attached to the snap ring, which enables a return to the starting position.
  • a contact pin is located in the pinion from the underside of the lower housing part positioned, in which a pin is used to prevent rotation.
  • the grounding function of the fixing module can be implemented either by means of a spring element, which is fastened between the pinion and a connection dome on the upper side of the lower part of the housing, or by means of a grounding foil.
  • the grounding foil preferably has at least one contact point in the form of a tab to the pinion.
  • the grounding foil is placed between the top of the lower part of the housing and the snap ring.
  • the earthing foil has recesses for possible connection domes.
  • Fig. 1 shows a fixing module according to the invention with an upper housing part 1 and a lower housing part 2.
  • the fixing module according to the invention preferably has a two-part housing comprising an upper housing part 1 and a lower housing part 2.
  • the housing parts are each cuboid with a top 3, a bottom 4 and four top 3 with the side parts 5, 6, 7, 8 connecting the underside 4.
  • the housing parts can preferably be fastened to one another via clamping lugs 9, the upper housing part 1 having recesses 10 in order to receive the clamping lugs 9 on the lower housing part 2.
  • This arrangement for the clamping connection for fixing the housing parts to one another can also be interchanged.
  • a concentric access opening 11 is preferably arranged in a centered manner and lying one above the other in the same position in both housing parts.
  • a holding device is shown in a fixation module according to the invention for a command and signaling device.
  • the holding device for the pushbutton has a snap ring 12 which rests on the upper side 3 of the lower housing part 2 and surrounds the access opening 11.
  • An actuating lever 13, which releases the pushbutton when actuated, is preferably arranged in one piece on the snap ring 12.
  • a gear 14 is arranged in the lower housing part 2, which is in operative connection with a pinion 15.
  • a return spring 16 is attached to the snap ring 12 and enables a return to the starting position.
  • Fig. 3 shows the lower part 2 of the housing Fig. 1 with a first embodiment of a grounding function in the form of a spring element 19.
  • the spring element 19 is between a Connection dome 16 and the pinion 15 on the upper side 3 of the lower housing part 2.
  • Fig. 4 is an enlarged section according to Fig. 3 shown. From this illustration it can be seen that a U-shaped contact pin 17 with an inserted pin 18, which serves as an anti-twist device for the fixing module, is arranged in the pinion 15.
  • the grounding function of the fixing module is implemented via the spring element 19, which is fastened between the pinion 15 and the connection dome 16 on the upper side 3 of the lower housing part 2.
  • a material which extends at least partially in this plane and has a grounding function is formed on the upper side 3 of the lower housing part 2.
  • the material preferably has at least one contact point 20 in the form of a tab with the pinion 15.
  • the material or the grounding foil 22 is placed between the top 3 of the lower housing part 2 and the snap ring 12.
  • the material or the grounding foil 22 has recesses 21 for possible connection domes 16.
  • Fig. 6 is an enlarged section according to Fig. 5 shown.
  • a U-shaped contact pin 17 with an inserted pin 18 is arranged in the pinion 15 to prevent rotation of the fixing module.
  • the fixing module according to the invention is characterized in that the housing parts made of metal are simply grounded by means of a spring element or through the grounding foil.
  • a housing combination with a housing part made of metal and a housing part made of plastic represents a cost saving and can also be easily earthed by means of the earthing foil.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Fixierungsmodul zur Fixierung eines Drucktasters oder Not-Aus/oder Not-Halt-Schalters oder Drehbetätigers eines Befehls- und Meldegeräts, wobei das Fixierungsmodul aus einem Gehäuseoberteil und einem Gehäuseunterteil aufgebaut ist, welche jeweils einen quaderförmigen Aufbau aufweisen mit einer Oberseite, einer Unterseite und vier die Oberseite mit der Unterseite verbindenden Seitenteilen. Das Dokument DE 91 09 678 U1 offenbart ein solches Fixierungsmodul gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a fixing module for fixing a push button or emergency stop / or emergency stop switch or rotary actuator of a command and signaling device, the fixing module being made up of an upper housing part and a lower housing part, each of which has a cuboid structure with an upper side, a bottom and four side parts connecting the top to the bottom. The document DE 91 09 678 U1 discloses such a fixation module according to the preamble of claim 1.

Ein derartiges Fixierungsmodul kommt bei Maschinen oder elektrischen Anlagen zum Einsatz, welche über Befehlsgeräte wie zum Beispiel Drucktaster, Wahlschalter usw., welche auf die Steuerung einwirken, bedient werden. Diese Befehlsgeräte werden in Schalttafeln, Bedientableaus, Schaltschranktüren oder Gehäusedecken montiert. Befehlsgeräte sind in der Regel modular aufgebaut, das bedeutet, sie bestehen aus einem Drucktaster, einem Fixierungsmodul wie z. B. einer Ringmutter oder einem Montagehalter und mehreren Schaltelementen, welche als Öffner- oder Schließerschaltglieder ausgeführt sind. Zur Montage wird der Drucktaster in der Regel von vorn durch ein Loch in der Schalttafel geführt und von hinten mittels eines Fixierungsmoduls montiert. Die Schaltelemente werden mit Schrauben, Schnapphaken oder Riegel mechanisch am Fixierungsmodul montiert. Die elektrische Verbindung der Schaltelemente mit der Steuerung erfolgt über Anschlussklemmen.Such a fixation module is used in machines or electrical systems that are operated via command devices such as pushbuttons, selector switches, etc., which act on the control. These command devices are installed in control panels, control panels, control cabinet doors or housing ceilings. Command devices are usually modular, which means that they consist of a push button, a fixation module such. B. a ring nut or a mounting bracket and several switching elements, which are designed as NC or NO switching elements. For assembly, the pushbutton is usually passed through a hole in the control panel from the front and mounted from the rear using a fixing module. The switching elements are mechanically mounted on the fixing module with screws, snap hooks or bolts. The electrical connection of the switching elements with the control is made via connection terminals.

Das Gehäuse der Fixierungsmodule für Befehls- und Meldegeräte ist mitunter aus einem metallischen Werkstoff gefertigt, z. B. einem Zink-Druckguss, um Vorteile bezüglich der mechanischen Robustheit und dem optischen Erscheinungsbild zu erzielen. Aufgrund der elektrischen Leitfähigkeit des Gehäuses müssen Maßnahmen ergriffen werden, um die erforderlichen Trenn- und Luftstrecken zu gewährleisten.The housing of the fixation modules for command and signaling devices is sometimes made of a metallic material, e.g. B. die-cast zinc to achieve advantages in terms of mechanical robustness and visual appearance. Due to the electrical conductivity of the housing, measures must be taken to ensure the necessary separation and air distances.

Nachteilig an der aus Metall gefertigten Gehäusevariante ist, dass diese Lösung zwar sehr widerstandsfähig, aber durch die Materialwahl auch sehr kostenintensiv ist.The disadvantage of the housing variant made of metal is that, although this solution is very robust, it is also very cost-intensive due to the choice of material.

Demgemäß besteht die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung darin, ein Fixierungsmodul für Befehls- und Meldegeräte zu schaffen, welches kostengünstig herzustellen ist und eine zuverlässige Erdung gewährleistet.Accordingly, the object of the present invention is to create a fixing module for command and signaling devices which is inexpensive to manufacture and ensures reliable grounding.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch ein Fixierungsmodul nach Anspruch 1 oder 9 und durch einen Drucktaster oder Not-Aus/oder Not-Halt-Schalter oder Drehbetätiger mit einem der beiden Fixierungsmodule nach Anspruch 11 sowie durch ein Befehls- und Meldegerät nach Anspruch 12 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Aus- und Weiterbildungen, welche einzeln oder in Kombination miteinander eingesetzt werden können, sind der Gegenstand der abhängigen Ansprüche.This object is achieved according to the invention by a fixation module according to claim 1 or 9 and by a push button or emergency stop / or emergency stop switch or rotary actuator with one of the two fixation modules according to claim 11 and by a command and signaling device according to claim 12. Advantageous training and further developments which can be used individually or in combination with one another are the subject of the dependent claims.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe durch ein Fixierungsmodul zur Fixierung eines Drucktasters oder Not-Aus/oder Not-Halt-Schalters oder Drehbetätigers eines Befehls- und Meldegeräts gelöst, wobei das Fixierungsmodul aus einem Gehäuseoberteil und einem Gehäuseunterteil aufgebaut ist, welche jeweils einen quaderförmigen Aufbau aufweisen mit einer Oberseite, einer Unterseite und vier die Oberseite mit der Unterseite verbindenden Seitenteilen. Die Erfindung zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass auf der Oberseite des Gehäuseunterteils ein sich zumindest teilweise in dieser Ebene erstreckendes Material mit einer Erdungsfunktion ausgebildet ist.
Eine vorteilhafte Ausführungsform für das erfindungsgemäße Konzept eines Fixierungsmoduls kann darin bestehen, dass das sich zumindest teilweise in der Ebene erstreckende Material mit einer Erdungsfunktion eine Erdungsfolie ist.According to the invention, this object is achieved by a fixing module for fixing a push button or emergency stop / or emergency stop switch or rotary actuator of a command and signaling device, the fixing module being made up of an upper housing part and a lower housing part, each of which has a cuboid structure with a top, a bottom and four side parts connecting the top to the bottom. The invention is characterized in that a material with a grounding function is formed on the upper side of the lower housing part, which extends at least partially in this plane.
An advantageous embodiment for the inventive concept of a fixing module can consist in the fact that the material which extends at least partially in the plane and has a grounding function is a grounding foil.

Eine Fortführung des erfindungsgemäßen Konzepts für das Fixierungsmodul kann darin bestehen, dass das sich in der Ebene der Oberseite des Gehäuseunterteils erstreckende Material eine Mehrzahl an Schichten aufweist.A continuation of the inventive concept for the fixation module can consist in the fact that it is in the plane the top of the lower housing part extending material has a plurality of layers.

Eine Erweiterung einer speziellen Ausgestaltung des erfindungsgemäßen Konzepts für das Fixierungsmodul kann vorsehen, dass das sich in der Ebene der Oberseite des Gehäuseunterteils erstreckende Material auf der Oberseite des Gehäuseunterteils mittels einer Haftschicht positionsstabil angeordnet ist.An extension of a special embodiment of the inventive concept for the fixing module can provide that the material extending in the plane of the upper side of the lower housing part is arranged in a stable position on the upper side of the lower housing part by means of an adhesive layer.

Es entspricht einer speziellen Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Konzepts für das Fixierungsmodul, dass das sich in der Ebene der Oberseite des Gehäuseunterteils erstreckende Material eine polymerhaltige Schicht aufweist.It corresponds to a special embodiment of the inventive concept for the fixing module that the material extending in the plane of the upper side of the lower housing part has a polymer-containing layer.

Eine Fortführung des erfindungsgemäßen Konzepts für das Fixierungsmodul kann darin bestehen, dass das sich in der Ebene der Oberseite des Gehäuseunterteils erstreckende Material eine Graphitschicht aufweist.A continuation of the inventive concept for the fixing module can consist in that the material extending in the plane of the upper side of the lower housing part has a graphite layer.

Eine Erweiterung einer speziellen Ausgestaltung des erfindungsgemäßen Konzepts für das Fixierungsmodul kann vorsehen, dass das sich in der Ebene der Oberseite des Gehäuseunterteils erstreckende Material derart ausgebildet ist, dass über mindestens einen Kontaktpunkt eine Erdung der elektrischen Ströme, welche über Bauteile aus Metall im Gehäuse des Fixierungsmoduls verlaufen, ausgebildet ist.
Es entspricht einer speziellen Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Konzepts für das Fixierungsmodul, dass die Gehäuseteile des Fixierungsmoduls beide aus Metall oder ein Gehäuseteil aus Kunststoff und das andere aus Metall gefertigt sind.An extension of a special embodiment of the inventive concept for the fixation module can provide that the material extending in the plane of the upper side of the lower housing part is designed in such a way that at least one contact point is used to ground the electrical currents that flow via metal components in the housing of the fixation module run, is formed.
It corresponds to a special embodiment of the inventive concept for the fixation module that the housing parts of the fixation module are both made of metal or one housing part is made of plastic and the other is made of metal.

Ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel für das Fixierungsmodul besteht darin, dass auf der Oberseite des Gehäuseunterteils ein elektrisch leitendes Bauteil aus Metall mit Erdungsfunktion angeordnet ist.A further exemplary embodiment for the fixing module consists in that an electrically conductive component made of metal with a grounding function is arranged on the upper side of the lower housing part.

Es entspricht einer speziellen Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Konzepts für dieses Fixierungsmodul, dass das elektrisch leitende Bauteil ein Federelement ist.It corresponds to a special embodiment of the inventive concept for this fixing module that the electrically conductive component is a spring element.

Die Aufgabe wird außerdem gelöst durch einen Drucktaster oder Not-Aus/oder Not-Halt-Schalter oder Drehbetätiger mit einem der beiden Fixierungsmodulen.The object is also achieved by a push button or emergency stop / or emergency stop switch or rotary actuator with one of the two fixing modules.

Die Aufgabe wird zudem durch ein Befehls- und Meldegerät mit einem Drucktaster oder Not-Aus/oder Not-Halt-Schalter oder Drehbetätiger und mindestens einem Schaltelement gelöst, wobei der Drucktaster oder Not-Aus/oder Not-Halt-Schalter oder Drehbetätiger und das mindestens eine Schaltelement an einem der beiden Fixierungsmodule montiert sind.The object is also achieved by a command and signaling device with a push button or emergency stop / or emergency stop switch or rotary actuator and at least one switching element, the push button or emergency stop / or emergency stop switch or rotary actuator and the at least one switching element is mounted on one of the two fixing modules.

Das erfindungsgemäße Fixierungsmodul weist vorzugsweise ein zweiteiliges Gehäuse auf aus einem Gehäuseoberteil und einem Gehäuseunterteil. Die Gehäuseteile sind jeweils quaderförmig ausgebildet mit einer Oberseite, einer Unterseite und vier die Oberseite mit der Unterseite verbindenden Seitenteilen. Die Gehäuseteile lassen sich vorzugsweise über Klemmnasen aneinander befestigen, wobei das Gehäuseoberteil Ausnehmungen aufweist, um die Klemmnasen am Gehäuseunterteil aufzunehmen. Diese Anordnung für die Klemmverbindung zur Fixierung der Gehäuseteile aneinander kann auch vertauscht sein. Es ist vorzugsweise zentriert eine konzentrische Durchgriffsöffnung positionsgleich in beiden Gehäuseteilen angeordnet.The fixing module according to the invention preferably has a two-part housing made up of an upper housing part and a lower housing part. The housing parts are each cuboid with a top side, a bottom side and four side parts connecting the top side with the bottom side. The housing parts can preferably be fastened to one another via clamping lugs, the upper housing part having recesses in order to receive the clamping lugs on the lower housing part. This arrangement for the clamping connection for fixing the housing parts to one another can also be interchanged. A concentric access opening is preferably centered and arranged in the same position in both housing parts.

Das Fixierungsmodul für den Drucktaster weist einen Schnappring auf, welcher auf der Oberseite des Gehäuseunterteils aufliegt und die Durchgriffsöffnung umgibt. Am Schnappring ist vorzugsweise einteilig ein Betätigungshebel angeordnet, welcher bei Betätigung den Drucktaster freigibt. Unterhalb des Schnapprings ist im Gehäuseunterteil ein Zahnrad angeordnet, welches mit einem Ritzel in Wirkverbindung steht. Am Schnappring ist eine Rückstellfeder befestigt, welche eine Rückstellung in die Ausgangsstellung ermöglicht. Im Ritzel ist von der Unterseite des Gehäuseunterteils her ein Kontaktpin positioniert, in welchen ein Stift als Verdrehsicherung eingesetzt ist.The fixing module for the pushbutton has a snap ring which rests on the top of the lower housing part and surrounds the access opening. An actuating lever, which releases the pushbutton when actuated, is preferably arranged in one piece on the snap ring. Below the snap ring, a gear is arranged in the lower part of the housing, which is in operative connection with a pinion. A return spring is attached to the snap ring, which enables a return to the starting position. A contact pin is located in the pinion from the underside of the lower housing part positioned, in which a pin is used to prevent rotation.

Die Erdungsfunktion des Fixierungsmoduls kann entweder mittels eines Federelements, welche zwischen Ritzel und einem Anschlussdom an der Oberseite des Gehäuseunterteils befestigt ist, oder über eine Erdungsfolie umgesetzt werden. Die Erdungsfolie weist vorzugsweise mindestens einen Kontaktpunkt in Form einer Lasche zum Ritzel auf. Die Erdungsfolie ist zwischen der Oberseite des Gehäuseunterteils und dem Schnappring platziert. Die Erdungsfolie weist Aussparungen für mögliche Anschlussdome auf.The grounding function of the fixing module can be implemented either by means of a spring element, which is fastened between the pinion and a connection dome on the upper side of the lower part of the housing, or by means of a grounding foil. The grounding foil preferably has at least one contact point in the form of a tab to the pinion. The grounding foil is placed between the top of the lower part of the housing and the snap ring. The earthing foil has recesses for possible connection domes.

Weitere Ausführungen und Vorteile der Erfindung werden nachfolgend anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen sowie anhand der Zeichnung erläutert.Further embodiments and advantages of the invention are explained below with the aid of exemplary embodiments and with the aid of the drawing.

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  • Fig. 1 in einer perspektivischen Darstellung ein erfindungsgemäßes Fixierungsmodul mit einem Gehäuseoberteil und einem Gehäuseunterteil;
  • Fig. 2 in einer perspektivischen Darstellung eine Haltevorrichtung in einem erfindungsgemäßen Fixierungsmodul für ein Befehls- und Meldegerät;
  • Fig. 3 in einer perspektivischen Darstellung das Gehäuseunterteil nach Fig. 1 mit einem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel einer Erdungsfunktion in Form eines Federelements;
  • Fig. 4 in einer perspektivischen Schnittdarstellung einen vergrößerten Ausschnitt aus Fig. 3;
  • Fig. 5 in einer perspektivischen Darstellung ein erfindungsgemäßes Fixierungsmoduls mit einem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel für die Erdungsfunktion in Form eines sich erstreckenden Materials wie bspw. einer Erdungsfolie;
  • Fig. 6 in einer perspektivischen Schnittdarstellung einen vergrößerten Ausschnitt aus Fig. 5.
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  • Fig. 1 a perspective view of a fixation module according to the invention with an upper housing part and a lower housing part;
  • Fig. 2 a perspective view of a holding device in a fixation module according to the invention for a command and signaling device;
  • Fig. 3 in a perspective view of the lower housing part Fig. 1 with a first embodiment of a grounding function in the form of a spring element;
  • Fig. 4 in a perspective sectional view an enlarged detail from Fig. 3 ;
  • Fig. 5 in a perspective illustration a fixation module according to the invention with a second embodiment for the grounding function in the form of an extending material such as a grounding foil;
  • Fig. 6 in a perspective sectional view an enlarged detail from Fig. 5 .

Fig. 1 zeigt ein erfindungsgemäßes Fixierungsmodul mit einem Gehäuseoberteil 1 und einem Gehäuseunterteil 2. Das erfindungsgemäße Fixierungsmodul weist vorzugsweise ein zweiteiliges Gehäuse auf aus einem Gehäuseoberteil 1 und einem Gehäuseunterteil 2. Die Gehäuseteile sind jeweils quaderförmig ausgebildet mit einer Oberseite 3, einer Unterseite 4 und vier die Oberseite 3 mit der Unterseite 4 verbindenden Seitenteilen 5, 6, 7, 8. Die Gehäuseteile lassen sich vorzugsweise über Klemmnasen 9 aneinander befestigen, wobei das Gehäuseoberteil 1 Ausnehmungen 10 aufweist, um die Klemmnasen 9 am Gehäuseunterteil 2 aufzunehmen. Diese Anordnung für die Klemmverbindung zur Fixierung der Gehäuseteile aneinander kann auch vertauscht sein. Es ist vorzugsweise zentriert eine konzentrische Durchgriffsöffnung 11 positionsgleich übereinander liegend in beiden Gehäuseteilen angeordnet. Fig. 1 shows a fixing module according to the invention with an upper housing part 1 and a lower housing part 2. The fixing module according to the invention preferably has a two-part housing comprising an upper housing part 1 and a lower housing part 2. The housing parts are each cuboid with a top 3, a bottom 4 and four top 3 with the side parts 5, 6, 7, 8 connecting the underside 4. The housing parts can preferably be fastened to one another via clamping lugs 9, the upper housing part 1 having recesses 10 in order to receive the clamping lugs 9 on the lower housing part 2. This arrangement for the clamping connection for fixing the housing parts to one another can also be interchanged. A concentric access opening 11 is preferably arranged in a centered manner and lying one above the other in the same position in both housing parts.

In Fig. 2 ist eine Haltvorrichtung in einem erfindungsgemäßen Fixierungsmodul für ein Befehls- und Meldegerät dargestellt. Die Haltevorrichtung für den Drucktaster weist einen Schnappring 12 auf, welcher auf der Oberseite 3 des Gehäuseunterteils 2 aufliegt und die Durchgriffsöffnung 11 umgibt. Am Schnappring 12 ist vorzugsweise einteilig ein Betätigungshebel 13 angeordnet, welcher bei Betätigung den Drucktaster freigibt. Unterhalb des Schnapprings 12 ist im Gehäuseunterteil 2 ein Zahnrad 14 angeordnet, welches mit einem Ritzel 15 in Wirkverbindung steht. Am Schnappring 12 ist eine Rückstellfeder 16 befestigt, welche eine Rückstellung in die Ausgangsstellung ermöglicht.In Fig. 2 a holding device is shown in a fixation module according to the invention for a command and signaling device. The holding device for the pushbutton has a snap ring 12 which rests on the upper side 3 of the lower housing part 2 and surrounds the access opening 11. An actuating lever 13, which releases the pushbutton when actuated, is preferably arranged in one piece on the snap ring 12. Below the snap ring 12, a gear 14 is arranged in the lower housing part 2, which is in operative connection with a pinion 15. A return spring 16 is attached to the snap ring 12 and enables a return to the starting position.

Fig. 3 zeigt das Gehäuseunterteil 2 nach Fig. 1 mit einem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel einer Erdungsfunktion in Form eines Federelements 19. Das Federelement 19 ist zwischen einem Anschlussdom 16 und dem Ritzel 15 auf der Oberseite 3 des Gehäuseunterteils 2 gespannt. Fig. 3 shows the lower part 2 of the housing Fig. 1 with a first embodiment of a grounding function in the form of a spring element 19. The spring element 19 is between a Connection dome 16 and the pinion 15 on the upper side 3 of the lower housing part 2.

In Fig. 4 ist ein vergrößerter Ausschnitt gemäß Fig. 3 dargestellt. Aus dieser Darstellung geht hervor, dass im Ritzel 15 ein U-förmig ausgebildeter Kontaktpin 17 mit einem eingeführten Stift 18, welcher als Verdrehsicherung für das Fixierungsmodul dient, angeordnet ist. Die Erdungsfunktion des Fixierungsmoduls ist über das Federelement 19, welches zwischen Ritzel 15 und Anschlussdom 16 an der Oberseite 3 des Gehäuseunterteils 2 befestigt ist, umgesetzt.In Fig. 4 is an enlarged section according to Fig. 3 shown. From this illustration it can be seen that a U-shaped contact pin 17 with an inserted pin 18, which serves as an anti-twist device for the fixing module, is arranged in the pinion 15. The grounding function of the fixing module is implemented via the spring element 19, which is fastened between the pinion 15 and the connection dome 16 on the upper side 3 of the lower housing part 2.

Fig. 5 ist ein erfindungsgemäßes Fixierungsmoduls mit einem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel für die Erdungsfunktion in Form eines Materials mit einem folienähnlichen Erscheinungsbild bspw. einer Erdungsfolie 22 dargestellt. Auf der Oberseite 3 des Gehäuseunterteils 2 ist ein sich zumindest teilweise in dieser Ebene erstreckendes Material mit einer Erdungsfunktion ausgebildet. Das Material weist vorzugsweise mindestens einen Kontaktpunkt 20 in Form einer Lasche zum Ritzel 15 auf. Das Material bzw. die Erdungsfolie 22 ist zwischen der Oberseite 3 des Gehäuseunterteils 2 und dem Schnappring 12 platziert. Das Material bzw. die Erdungsfolie 22 weist Aussparungen 21 für mögliche Anschlussdome 16 auf. Fig. 5 a fixation module according to the invention with a second exemplary embodiment for the grounding function in the form of a material with a film-like appearance, for example a grounding film 22, is shown. On the upper side 3 of the lower housing part 2, a material which extends at least partially in this plane and has a grounding function is formed. The material preferably has at least one contact point 20 in the form of a tab with the pinion 15. The material or the grounding foil 22 is placed between the top 3 of the lower housing part 2 and the snap ring 12. The material or the grounding foil 22 has recesses 21 for possible connection domes 16.

In Fig. 6 ist ein vergrößerter Ausschnitt gemäß Fig. 5 dargestellt. Auch in diesem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel ist im Ritzel 15 ein U-förmig ausgebildeter Kontaktpin 17 mit einem eingeführten Stift 18 als Verdrehsicherung des Fixierungsmoduls angeordnet.In Fig. 6 is an enlarged section according to Fig. 5 shown. In this second exemplary embodiment, too, a U-shaped contact pin 17 with an inserted pin 18 is arranged in the pinion 15 to prevent rotation of the fixing module.

Das erfindungsgemäße Fixierungsmodul zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass die aus Metall gefertigten Gehäuseteile mittels eines Federelements oder durch die Erdungsfolie eine einfache Erdung erhalten. Eine Gehäusekombination mit einem aus Metall und einem aus Kunststoff gefertigten Gehäuseteil stellt eine Kostenersparnis dar und kann mittels der Erdungsfolie ebenfalls einfach geerdet werden.The fixing module according to the invention is characterized in that the housing parts made of metal are simply grounded by means of a spring element or through the grounding foil. A housing combination with a housing part made of metal and a housing part made of plastic represents a cost saving and can also be easily earthed by means of the earthing foil.

BezugszeichenlisteList of reference symbols

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GehäuseoberteilHousing upper part
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GehäuseunterteilHousing base
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OberseiteTop
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Unterseitebottom
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SeitenteilSide part
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SeitenteilSide part
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SeitenteilSide part
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SeitenteilSide part
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KlemmnaseClamping nose
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AusnehmungRecess
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DurchgriffsöffnungAccess opening
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SchnappringSnap ring
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BetätigungshebelOperating lever
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Zahnradgear
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Ritzelpinion
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RückstellfederReturn spring
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KontaktpinContact pin
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StiftPen
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FederelementSpring element
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KontaktpunktContact point
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AussparungRecess
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ErdungsfolieGrounding foil

Claims (12)

  1. Fixing module for fixing a push button or emergency stop button or rotary actuator of a control and signaling device, wherein the fixing module is constructed from a top housing part (1) and a bottom housing part (2), which each have a cuboidal structure with a top side (3), an underside (4) and four side parts (5, 6, 7, 8) connecting the top side (3) to the underside (4), characterized in that, on the top side (3) of the bottom housing part (2), a material that extends at least partially in this plane and has a grounding function is formed.
  2. Fixing module according to Claim 1, characterized in that the material that extends at least partially in the plane and has a grounding function is a grounding foil (22).
  3. Fixing module according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the material that extends in the plane of the top side (3) of the bottom housing part (2) has a plurality of layers.
  4. Fixing module according to Claim 3, characterized in that the material that extends in the plane of the top side of the bottom housing part is arranged on the top side (3) of the bottom housing part (2) in a positionally stable manner by means of an adhesive layer.
  5. Fixing module according to either of Claims 3 and 4, characterized in that the material (22) that extends in the plane of the top side (3) of the bottom housing part (2) has a polymer-containing layer.
  6. Fixing module according to one of Claims 3 to 5, characterized in that the material that extends in the plane of the top side (3) of the bottom housing part (2) has a graphite layer.
  7. Fixing module according to one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the material that extends in the plane of the top side (3) of the bottom housing part (2) is configured such that grounding of the electric currents that flow through metal components in the housing of the fixing module is formed via at least one contact point (20) .
  8. Fixing module according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the housing parts of the fixing module are both manufactured from metal or one housing part is manufactured from plastic and the other is manufactured from metal.
  9. Fixing module for fixing a push button or emergency stop button or rotary actuator of a control and signaling device, wherein the fixing module is constructed from a top housing part (1) and a bottom housing part (2), which each have a cuboidal structure with a top side (3), an underside (4) and four side parts (5, 6, 7, 8) connecting the top side (3) to the underside (4), characterized in that, on the top side (3) of the bottom housing part, an electrically conductive component made of metal with a grounding function is arranged.
  10. Fixing module according to Claim 9, characterized in that the electrically conductive component is a spring element (19) .
  11. Push button or emergency stop button or rotary actuator having a fixing module according to one of Claims 1 to 8 or having a fixing module according to either of Claims 9 and 10.
  12. Control and signaling device having a push button or emergency stop button or rotary actuator and at least one switch element, wherein the push button or emergency stop button or rotary actuator and the at least one switch element are mounted on a fixing module according to Claims 1 to 8 or on a fixing module of Claims 9 and 10.
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