EP3796357A1 - Temperature-dependent switch - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a temperature-dependent switch with a housing which has an upper part and a lower part closed by the upper part, a first and a second stationary contact being arranged on the housing, of which at least the first stationary contact is arranged on the upper part, and wherein a temperature-dependent switching mechanism with a movable contact member is arranged in the housing.
- the switching mechanism presses the movable contact element against the first contact and, via the contact element, establishes an electrically conductive connection between the two contacts.
- the switching mechanism keeps the movable contact member at a distance from the first contact.
- a locking lock is also provided which prevents a switch that has been opened once again from being closed by permanently mechanically locking the switching mechanism in its second switch position.
- Such temperature-dependent switches are used in a known manner to protect electrical devices from overheating.
- the switch is electrically connected in series with the device to be protected and its supply voltage and is mechanically arranged on the device in such a way that it is in thermal connection with it.
- a temperature-dependent switching mechanism ensures that the two stationary contacts of the switch are electrically connected to one another below the response temperature of the switching mechanism. Thus, the circuit is closed below the response temperature and the load current of the device to be protected can flow through the switch.
- the switching mechanism lifts the movable contact element from the mating contact, whereby the switch is opened and the load current of the device to be protected is interrupted.
- the now currentless The device can then cool down again.
- the switch that is thermally coupled to the device also cools down again and would then actually close again automatically.
- a locking mechanism ensures that this switching back does not take place in the cooling position, so that the device to be protected cannot switch itself on again automatically after it has been switched off.
- the locking device locks the switching mechanism mechanically so that the switching mechanism cannot close again after it has been opened once, even if there are strong vibrations or temperature fluctuations.
- switches of this type which do not close again after being opened once, are also referred to as single-use switches.
- Another switch of this type is from the DE 10 2013 101 392 A1 known.
- This switch has a temperature-dependent switching mechanism with a temperature-dependent bimetal snap-action disk and a bistable spring disk which carries a movable contact or a current transmission element.
- the bimetal snap disk When the bimetal snap disk is heated to a temperature above its response temperature, it lifts the contact or the current transmission element against the force of the spring washer from the mating contact or contacts and thereby pushes the spring washer into its second stable configuration in which the switching mechanism is in its high temperature position.
- the snap-action disk is a bistable snap-action disk which, depending on the temperature, assumes either a high-temperature configuration or a low-temperature configuration.
- the spring washer is a circular spring snap-action disk to which the contact member is attached in the middle.
- the contact member is, for example, a movable contact part that is supported by the spring snap-action disk is pressed against the first stationary contact which is arranged inside on a cover of the housing of the known switch. With its edge, the spring snap-action disk is pressed against an inner base of a lower part of the housing, which acts as a second contact. In this way, the self-electrically conductive spring snap-action disk creates an electrically conductive connection between the two mating contacts.
- the bimetal snap disk In its low-temperature position, the bimetal snap disk lies loosely on the contact part. If the temperature of the bimetal snap disk increases, it jumps to its high temperature position, in which it presses with its edge on the inside of the upper part of the housing and with its center presses on the spring snap disk so that it moves from its first into their second stable configuration jumps, whereby the movable contact part is lifted from the stationary contact and the switch is opened.
- the bimetal snap-action disk jumps back to its low-temperature position. It comes with its edge in contact with the edge of the spring snap disk and with its center in contact with the upper part of the housing. However, the actuating force of the bimetal snap disk is not sufficient to allow the spring snap disk to jump back into its first configuration.
- the one from the DE 10 2007 042 188 B3 Known switch remains open after a single opening until it has cooled to a temperature below room temperature, for which purpose a cold spray can be used, for example.
- the spring snap disk is fixed with its edge on the lower part of the housing, while the bimetallic snap disk is provided between the spring snap disk and the inner bottom of the lower part.
- the spring snap disk presses the contact plate against the two stationary contacts. If the bimetal snap disk jumps to its high temperature position, its edge presses against the spring snap disk and its center pulls the spring snap disk away from the upper part, so that the contact plate is out of contact with the two mating contacts. So that this is geometrically possible, the contact plate, spring snap disk and bimetallic snap disk are captively connected to one another by a centrally running rivet.
- this switch Due to its design, this switch therefore has a self-holding function. In the event of strong mechanical vibrations, however, in rare cases, the spring snap-action disk can also spring back unintentionally.
- a temperature-dependent switch with a current transmission element designed as a contact bridge in which the contact bridge is pressed against two stationary mating contacts via a closing spring.
- the contact bridge is in contact with a temperature-dependent switching mechanism via an actuating bolt, which consists of a bimetallic snap disk and a spring washer, both of which are clamped at their edge.
- the spring washer and the bimetal snap disk are both bistable in this switch, the bimetal snap disk in a temperature-dependent manner and the spring washer in a temperature-independent manner.
- the bimetal snap disk presses the spring washer into its second configuration, in which it presses the actuating bolt against the contact bridge and lifts it against the force of the closing spring from the stationary mating contacts.
- this switch has the disadvantage that in the open state the spring washer lifts the contact bridge against the force of the closing spring from the mating contacts, so that the spring washer in its second Configuration must reliably overcome the force of the closing spring.
- the closing spring ensures that the contact bridge rests securely on the mating contacts in the closed state, a spring washer with very high stability is required in the second configuration.
- Another switch with three switch positions is from the DE 86 25 999 U1 known.
- a spring tongue clamped in on one side is provided, which at its free end carries a movable contact part which cooperates with a fixed counter-contact.
- a dome is formed on this spring tongue, which is pressed into its second configuration by a bimetal plate also fastened to the spring tongue, in which it spaces the movable contact part from the stationary mating contact.
- the dome must hold the movable contact part at a distance from the fixed mating contact against the closing force of the spring tongue clamped in on one side, so that the dome in its second configuration has to apply a high actuating force.
- the known switch thus has the disadvantages already discussed above, namely that high actuating forces have to be overcome, which leads to high production costs and an unsafe state in the cooling position.
- the present invention is based on the object of developing the switch mentioned at the beginning in such a way that it is simpler and therefore more cost-effective to manufacture and yet a reliable interruption of the circuit is ensured even in the cool-down position of the switch and in the event of strong vibrations.
- the locking device has an essentially disk-shaped or plate-shaped locking element, which is arranged locally between the switching mechanism and an inner bottom surface of the lower part, is arranged clamped in the lower part or is connected to it with a material fit and has a first latching member, which cooperates with a second latching member arranged on the movable contact member in the second switching position in order to lock the switching mechanism.
- the locking mechanism of the rear derailleur is similar to that of the DE 10 2018 100 890 B3 known switch mechanically permanently locked, it cannot close again after opening it once, even if strong vibrations or temperature fluctuations occur.
- the switch is consequently also mechanically locked, which is used synonymously in the context of the present invention.
- the switch according to the invention is thus permanently prevented from switching back.
- the locking lock is realized by locking the first locking member arranged on the locking element with the second locking member arranged on the movable contact member.
- the first and the second locking member thus act as mutually opposing components which guarantee that the switching mechanism will lock after it has been opened.
- Both the first and the second latching member can each have a latching element, two latching elements or a plurality of latching elements.
- the locking element belonging to the locking device according to the invention is designed as a separate component which can be mounted relatively easily in the lower part of the switch.
- the lower part as well as the other components of the switch can thus be manufactured relatively easily and inexpensively independently of the locking device.
- the locking element can also be used in a very simple and inexpensive manner in the lower part of the switch. It is either cohesively connected to the lower part or clamped in it. The production of the locking device is therefore as simple and inexpensive as possible.
- the locking element is preferably an essentially plate-shaped or disk-shaped body.
- the locking element preferably has, at least for the most part, the shape of a cylinder, the radius of which is many times greater than its thickness.
- “essentially plate-shaped or disk-shaped” is understood to mean that the locking element does not necessarily have to be exactly plate-shaped or disk-shaped, since individual elements or sections of the locking element differ from pure plates. or disc shape may differ. In the overall view, however, it is largely plate or disk-shaped, i.e. in any case wider than high or thick
- the first latching member (or the latching members) arranged on the locking element can deviate from the pure plate or disk shape.
- the locking element is arranged locally between the switching mechanism and the inner bottom surface of the lower part. So it is located below the rear derailleur.
- the two locking elements act as a kind of anchor with a corresponding counter holder. They keep the switching mechanism in the open state after its temperature-dependent opening and prevent a corresponding downshift even after the switch has cooled down below the switch-back temperature of the switching mechanism.
- the first latching member or the second latching member has a spring tongue, a spring claw or a spring hook, the respective other of the two latching members having a recess, a hole or a latching lug.
- At least one of the two locking members is preferably designed to be resilient (e.g. as a spring tongue, spring claw or spring hook) so that the corresponding locking member yields when the switch is opened and engages with the other locking member without great effort.
- the switching mechanism therefore only has to overcome a small amount of force when opening in order to activate the locking device.
- latching elements can also be provided on the two latching members, several spring tongues, several spring claws or several spring hooks and on the other latching member also several recesses, several holes or several latching lugs can be arranged on the one latching member.
- the locking element is arranged clamped between a spacer element and the lower part or between two spacer elements.
- the locking element is only clamped in the lower part by one or more spacer elements during assembly and is thereby fixed by this or these on the lower part of the switch.
- the clamping connection between the locking element and the lower part also has the advantage that the lower part can be manufactured very easily. It then no longer necessarily has to be manufactured as a turned part, but can also be manufactured as a stamped part. This leads to a further reduction in costs.
- the locking element is clamped between a spacer element and the lower part, and one part of the switching mechanism rests on the edge of the spacer element at least in the first switching position.
- the use of a spacer element to clamp the locking element has the advantage that it allows a relatively easy height adjustment of the switching mechanism.
- the position of the switching mechanism can be regulated and thus, for example, the contact pressure when the switch is closed.
- the use of a spacer element which is arranged between the switching mechanism and the locking element has the advantage that an ohmic resistance can be introduced between the locking element and the switching mechanism in a simple manner.
- the spacer element can, for example, be made of an electrically insulating material. In this way it is prevented that the locking element is flowed through when the switch is closed or during the opening process. This measure ultimately extends the service life of the locking element, since it is guaranteed in any case that the current flowing through the switch is introduced directly into the lower part via the switching mechanism.
- the spacer element used to clamp the locking element is preferably designed as a spacer ring.
- a spacer ring can very easily be inserted into the interior of the lower part, which is usually cylindrical, or can be clamped to it.
- the locking element is welded or soldered to the lower part, in particular to the inner bottom surface of the lower part.
- the locking element can also be fixed relatively easily to the lower part in terms of manufacturing technology by welding or soldering. Simple assembly of the locking device is thus also ensured according to this alternative. According to both alternatives (clamping or material connection), the locking element is permanently and captively fixed on the lower part.
- the locking element is both cohesively connected to the lower part and is arranged clamped between the latter and a spacer element.
- the movable contact member has a latching lug in the region of its lower end facing the inner bottom surface, which forms the second latching member.
- a type of anchor is preferably arranged at the lower end of the movable contact member, in which a locking lug is formed circumferentially.
- This latching lug which forms the second latching element, latches in the open state of the switch, i.e. in the second switching position of the switching mechanism, with the first latching element arranged on the locking element.
- the first latching element can, for example, have one or more spring claws which, in the second switching position of the switching mechanism, latch with the latching lug arranged on the armature and thus hold the switching mechanism permanently in the second switching position.
- the contact member is preferably designed to be frustoconical, round or tapered between its lower end and the locking lug.
- the locking element has an essentially annular section, from which it extends radially inward two, three or more webs extend, at the ends of which a latching element is arranged in each case, the latching elements together forming the first latching member.
- the locking element is therefore not designed as a full-surface disk.
- the contact surface of the locking element is thus reduced. This is particularly advantageous when the locking element is arranged directly on the inner bottom surface of the lower part of the switch.
- the annular section of the locking element is used for clamping and / or cohesive attachment to the lower part.
- the webs extending radially inward therefrom each serve as a holder for a latching element.
- a spring tongues, a spring claw or a spring hook can be arranged on each of the radially inner ends of the webs, each of which protrudes upwards transversely to the respective web.
- a type of two-leg or three-leg bracket can be implemented as a counterpart to the second latching element arranged on the movable contact element.
- the locking element is designed in the shape of a circular disk and has a central hole through which the second locking element in the second switching position of the switching mechanism engages in such a way that the second locking element engages with the circular disk-shaped locking element.
- the hole arranged centrally in the locking element thus forms part of the first locking member.
- several spring tongues, spring claws or spring hooks are arranged on the underside of the movable contact member, which pass through the hole in the locking element when the switch is opened and hook onto the edge of the hole with the disk-shaped locking element to lock the switch in to hold its open position.
- the disk-shaped locking element with a central hole is preferably clamped between a first and a second spacer element, the first spacer element resting on the inner bottom surface of the lower part and part of the switching mechanism at least in the first switching position resting on the edge of the second spacer element.
- the two spacer elements are preferably made of electrically insulating material.
- the first spacer element arranged under the disk-shaped locking element serves as a support for the locking element.
- the second spacer element arranged above the disk-shaped locking element serves as an edge-side support for the switching mechanism.
- the two spacer elements which are preferably each designed as a spacer ring, clamp the locking element between them and thus fix it in its position.
- the locking element is designed from metal and in particular as sheet metal.
- the locking element is therefore a very inexpensive component which hardly increases the production costs of the switch.
- the temperature-dependent switching mechanism preferably has, in a manner known per se, a temperature-dependent snap-action disk with a geometrical high-temperature configuration and a geometrical low-temperature configuration, as well as a spring washer on which the movable contact member is arranged.
- the temperature-dependent snap disk is preferably designed as a bistable bi- or tri-metal snap disk.
- the spring washer is designed as a bistable spring washer and has two temperature-independent stable geometric configurations, the Spring washer in its first configuration presses the movable contact member against the first contact and in its second configuration keeps the movable contact member spaced apart from the first contact.
- the spring washer is designed as a bistable spring washer with two temperature-independent stable geometric configurations, this has the additional advantage that the spring washer keeps the switch in its open state after opening. Even if the bimetal snap disk then snaps back into its low-temperature configuration after the switch has cooled down, the spring washer, in addition to the mechanical locking device, holds the switch in its open position.
- the snap disk is supported with its edge on a part of the switch during the transition from its low-temperature configuration to its high-temperature configuration and acts on the spring washer in such a way that it jumps from its first to its second stable configuration, with the further preferred Snap disk and the spring washer are fixed via their respective center on the movable contact member.
- the advantage here is that largely customary temperature-dependent switching mechanisms can be used for the new switch, so that the design effort for starting the series production of the new switch is low.
- the movable contact member comprises a movable contact part that cooperates with the first contact, and that the spring washer cooperates with the second contact, further preferred is that the spring washer is electrically connected to the second contact via its edge, at least in its first configuration.
- This configuration is basically from the DE 10 2018 100 890 B3 , of the DE 10 2007 042 188 B3 or the DE 10 2013 101 392 A1 known. It means that the snap disk is not subjected to current in any position of the switch, but that the load current of the electrical device to be protected flows through the spring washer.
- the movable contact member comprises a current transmission member that interacts with both contacts.
- the advantage here is that the switch can carry considerably higher currents than that from the DE 10 2007 042 188 B3 known switches.
- the current transmission element arranged on the contact element ensures the electrical short circuit between the two contacts when the switch is closed, so that not only the snap disk but also the spring washer are no longer traversed by the load current, as in principle already from the DE 10 2013 101 392 A1 is known.
- the first contact or each of the two contacts is arranged on an inside of the upper part.
- This measure is structurally known per se; in the case of the switch, it ensures that when the upper part is mounted on the lower part, the geometrically correct association between the first contact or the first and second contact with the respective contact element or current transmission element is established at the same time.
- Fig. 1 is shown in a schematic, sectional side view of a switch 10, which is rotationally symmetrical in plan view and preferably has a circular shape.
- the switch 10 has a housing 12 in which a temperature-dependent switching mechanism 14 is arranged.
- the housing 12 comprises a pot-like lower part 16 and an upper part 18, which is held on the lower part 16 by a bent or flanged edge 20.
- the first embodiment shown is both the lower part 16 and the upper part 18 made of an electrically conductive material, preferably made of metal. Between the lower part 16 and the upper part 18, a spacer ring 22 is arranged, which carries the upper part 18 with an insulating film 24 in between and keeps the upper part 18 at a distance from the lower part 16.
- the insulating film 24 ensures electrical insulation of the upper part 18 from the lower part 16.
- the insulating film 24 also provides a mechanical seal that prevents liquids or contaminants from entering the interior of the housing from the outside.
- the lower part 16 and the upper part 18 in this exemplary embodiment are each made of electrically conductive material, thermal contact with an electrical device to be protected can be established via their outer surfaces.
- the outer surfaces also serve for the electrical external connection of the switch 10 at the same time.
- a further insulation layer 26 may be attached.
- the switching mechanism 14 has a spring washer 28 and a temperature-dependent snap disk 30.
- the spring washer 28 is preferably designed as a bistable spring washer. Accordingly, it has two geometric configurations that are stable, independent of temperature. In Fig. 1 its first configuration is shown.
- the temperature-dependent snap disk 30 is preferably also designed as a bistable snap disk. This has two temperature-dependent configurations, a geometrical high-temperature configuration and a geometrical low-temperature configuration. In the in Fig. 1 As shown in the first switching position of the switching mechanism 14, the snap disk 30 is in its geometric low-temperature configuration.
- the spring washer 28 rests with its edge 32 on a circumferential shoulder 34 formed in the lower part 16 and is clamped between this shoulder 34 and the spacer ring 22.
- the snap disk 30 rests with its edge 36 on a further shoulder 38, which is also formed circumferentially in the lower part 16.
- the spring washer 28 With its center 40, the spring washer 28 is fixed on a movable contact member 42 of the switching mechanism 14.
- the snap disk 30 is also fixed with its center 44 on this contact member 42.
- the temperature-dependent switching mechanism 14 is a captive unit of contact element 42, spring washer 28 and snap disk 30.
- the movable contact member 42 has a movable contact part 46 on its upper side.
- the movable contact part 46 works together with a fixed mating contact 48 which is arranged on the inside of the upper part 18.
- This mating contact 48 is also referred to here as the first stationary contact.
- the outside of the lower part 16 serves as the second stationary contact 50.
- FIG. 1 The position shown is the switch 10 in its low-temperature position, in which the spring washer 28 is in its first configuration and the snap disk 30 is in its low-temperature configuration.
- the spring washer 28 presses the movable contact part 42 against the first stationary contact 48.
- the closing lock 52 has a substantially plate-shaped or disk-shaped locking element 54, which is in the in Fig. 1 and 2
- the first embodiment shown is connected to the inner bottom surface 56 of the lower part 16 in a materially bonded manner.
- the locking element 54 has a first latching member 58 which is connected to a second latching member 60 arranged on the movable contact member 42 in the position shown in FIG Fig. 2
- the high-temperature position shown of the switch 10 cooperates in order to mechanically lock the switching mechanism 14.
- the first latching member 58 has a plurality of spring claws 62.
- the second latching member 60 is designed as a latching lug 64 which is formed circumferentially on a type of armature 66 which is attached to the underside of the movable contact member 42.
- the armature 66 is either attached to the contact member 42 or is formed integrally therewith. The armature 66 thus forms part of the movable contact member 42.
- the locking element 54 together with the first latching member 58 can be inserted as a separate component into the lower part 16 when the switch 10 is installed and then welded or soldered to the inner bottom surface 56. As a result, the locking element 54 is fixed on the lower part.
- the armature 66 latches with its latching lug 64 with the spring claws 62 arranged on the locking element 54 as soon as the snap disk 30 snaps over into its high-temperature configuration due to temperature and the switch 10 is opened. A renewed closing of the switch 10 is then permanently prevented because the spring claws 62 of the locking element 54 permanently hold the armature 66 in the position shown in FIG Fig. 2 the lower position shown, regardless of whether the snap disk 30 snaps back to its geometric low-temperature configuration or not.
- the spring claws 62 are preferably designed to be elastically resilient. As soon as the armature 66 moves into the space between the spring claws 62 when the switch 10 is opened, these are spread radially outward and then snap radially inward again into the locking lug 64 provided on the armature 66 as soon as the movable contact member 42 together with the armature 66 moved down enough (see Fig. 2 ).
- the locking of the spring claws 62 with the locking lug 64 can also be facilitated if the lower end 63 of the movable contact member 42 or of the armature 66 is round, pointed or tapered in the shape of a truncated cone, since the armature 66 then without great resistance when the switch 10 is opened can be moved past the spring claws 62 until they engage with the locking lug 64.
- the locking element 54 can be designed in the shape of a plate or disk except for the first latching member 58 or the spring claws 62.
- the in Fig. 1 and 2 it is advantageous if the locking element 54 is designed only essentially in the form of a plate or disk with a plurality of recesses, as shown schematically in FIG Fig. 6 is shown.
- the locking element 54 has a circular section 68, from which three webs 70 extend radially inward.
- a spring claw 62 is arranged as a latching element at each end of the webs 70.
- the three spring claws 62 act as a kind of tripod which interacts with the latching lug 64 formed on the armature 66 in the open state of the switch 10. This creates a mechanically defined locking connection.
- Fig. 3 shows a second embodiment of the switch 10 according to the invention.
- the housing 12 and the switching mechanism 14 are basically constructed in the same way as in the one in FIG Fig. 1 and 2 shown first embodiment.
- the locking lock 52 is basically designed in the same way as in the first exemplary embodiment. According to the second exemplary embodiment, however, the locking element 54 is not materially connected to the inner bottom surface 56, but instead is arranged in a clamped manner in the lower part 16.
- a spacer element 72 is used to clamp the locking element 54.
- This spacer element 72 is preferably designed as a spacer ring.
- the spacer ring 72 can be fixed in the lower part 16 by means of a press fit, for example.
- the spacer element 72 also offers the advantage that the position of the switching mechanism 14 can be adjusted depending on the height of the spacer element 72.
- the snap disk 30 rests with its edge 36 on the spacer element 72.
- the spacer element 72 is preferably made of an electrically insulating material. At least the ohmic resistance of the spacer element 72 can be set in such a way that the snap disk resting on the spacer element 72 is prevented from 30 is traversed by current in the closed state of the switch. This extends the service life of the snap disk 30.
- the use of the spacer element 72 offers the further advantage that the shoulder 38 that would otherwise have to be provided can be omitted (cf. Fig. 1 and 2 ).
- the lower part 16 can therefore be manufactured much more easily. For example, it can be manufactured as a stamped part.
- Fig. 4 shows schematically a third embodiment of the switch 10 according to the invention.
- the housing 12 of the switch 10 is basically the same or at least similar to that according to FIG Fig. 1-3 first two exemplary embodiments shown.
- the structure of the switching mechanism 14 'and the structure of the locking device 52' differentiate the switch 10 according to the third exemplary embodiment from the first two exemplary embodiments.
- the movable contact member 42 ' additionally has a ring 74 which surrounds the contact member 42'. This ring 74 is preferably pressed onto the contact member 42 '.
- the ring 74 has a circumferential shoulder 76 on which the snap disk 30 rests with its center 44.
- the spring washer 28 is clamped between the ring 74 and the upper widened portion of the contact member 42 '. In this way, the temperature-dependent switching mechanism 14 'is off Fig. 4 just as a captive unit of contact member 42 ', spring washer 28 and snap disk 30 as the switching mechanism 14 from the Fig. 1-3 .
- the second latching member 60 ' is arranged in the region of the lower end of the contact member 42'. This can be designed in one piece with the contact member 42 ′, fastened directly to the contact member 42 ′ or fastened to the ring 74.
- the second latching member 60 ′ here preferably has one or more spring tongues 78. In the open state of the switch, these spring tongues 78 cooperate with the first latching member 58 'of the locking element 54' in the sense of the locking device 52 '.
- the locking element 54 ′ is designed as a circular disk with a central hole 80 in this case.
- the locking element 54 ' is in Fig. 7 shown by way of example in a plan view from above.
- the hole 80 or the inner edge 82 of the locking element 54 'surrounding the hole 80 acts as a second latching member 60 which interacts with the spring tongues 78 to implement the locking device 52'.
- the disk-shaped locking element 54 ' is in the in Fig. 4
- the embodiment shown is arranged locally between the switching mechanism 14 ′ and the inner bottom surface 56 of the lower part 16 as before. However, it does not lie directly on the inner bottom surface 56 here. Instead, the locking element 54 'is in Fig. 4 clamped between two spacer elements 84, 86.
- the first spacer element 84 rests on the inner floor surface 56 of the lower part 16 and is arranged below the locking element 54 '.
- the second spacer element 86 is arranged above the locking element 54 '.
- Both spacer elements 84, 86 are preferably designed as spacer rings.
- the closing lock 52 ′ otherwise acts in the aforementioned manner and locks the switching mechanism 14 ′ after the switch 10 has been opened due to the temperature with the aid of the snap disk 30.
- the in Fig. 5 The fourth exemplary embodiment of the switch 10 according to the invention shown is the closing lock 52 'in the same or a similar manner above the one in FIG Fig. 4 shown third embodiment of the switch 10 configured. According to the fourth exemplary embodiment, however, the switch 10 differs fundamentally in the structure of the housing 12 ′′ and the switching mechanism 14 ′′.
- the lower part 16 ′′ is again made of electrically conductive material.
- the flat upper part 18 ′′ is made here of electrically insulating material. It is held on the lower part 16 ′′ by a bent edge 88.
- a spacer ring 22 ′′ is also provided here, which keeps the upper part 18 ′′ at a distance from the lower part 16 ′′.
- the upper part 18 ′′ On its inside, the upper part 18 ′′ has a first stationary contact 48 ′′ and a second stationary contact Contact 50 "on.
- the contacts 48 ′′ and 50 ′′ are designed as rivets which extend through the upper part 18 ′′ and end on the outside in the heads 92, 94, which are used for the external connection of the switch 10.
- the movable contact member 42 ′′ here comprises a current transmission member 96, which in the in Fig. 5
- the embodiment shown is a contact plate, the upper side of which is coated in an electrically conductive manner, so that in the case of the in Fig. 5 system shown on the contacts 48 ′′ and 50 ′′ ensures an electrically conductive connection between the two contacts 48 ′′ and 50 ′′.
- the current transmission member 96 is connected to the spring washer 28 and the snap washer 30 via a rivet 98, which is also to be regarded as part of the contact member 42 ′′.
- the switch structure shown in the figure can be seen in the fact that, in contrast to the first three in Fig. 1-4 Embodiments of the switch shown here neither through the spring washer 28 nor through the snap disk 30 in the closed state of the switch. This only flows from the first external connection 92 via the first stationary contact 48 ′′, the current transmission element 96 and the second stationary contact 50 ′′ to the second external connection 94.
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Abstract
Temperaturabhängiger Schalter (10) mit einem Gehäuse (12), das ein Oberteil (18) und ein von dem Oberteil (18) verschlossenes Unterteil (16) aufweist, wobei an dem Gehäuse (12) ein erster und ein zweiter stationärer Kontakt (48, 50) angeordnet ist, von denen zumindest der erste stationäre Kontakt (48) an dem Oberteil (18) angeordnet ist, und wobei in dem Gehäuse (12) ein temperaturabhängiges Schaltwerk (14) mit einem beweglichen Kontaktglied (42) angeordnet ist. Das Schaltwerk (14) drückt in seiner ersten Schaltstellung das bewegliche Kontaktglied (42) gegen den ersten Kontakt (48) und stellt dabei über das Kontaktglied (42) eine elektrisch leitende Verbindung zwischen den beiden Kontakten (48, 50) her, und in seiner zweiten Schaltstellung das bewegliche Kontaktglied (42) zu dem ersten Kontakt (48) beabstandet hält. Eine Schließsperre (52) verhindert ein erneutes Schließen eines einmal geöffneten Schalters (10), in dem sie das Schaltwerk (14) in dessen zweiter Schaltstellung dauerhaft mechanisch arretiert. Die Schließsperre (52) weist ein im Wesentlichen scheibenförmiges Arretierelement (54) auf, das örtlich zwischen dem Schaltwerk (14) und einer Innenbodenfläche (56) des Unterteils (16) angeordnet ist, in dem Unterteil geklemmt angeordnet oder mit diesem stoffschlüssig verbunden ist und ein erstes Rastglied (58) aufweist, das mit einem an dem beweglichen Kontaktglied (42)angeordneten zweiten Rastglied (60) in der zweiten Schaltstellung zusammenwirkt, um das Schaltwerk (14) zu arretieren. Temperature-dependent switch (10) with a housing (12) which has an upper part (18) and a lower part (16) closed by the upper part (18), a first and a second stationary contact (48, 50) is arranged, of which at least the first stationary contact (48) is arranged on the upper part (18), and wherein a temperature-dependent switching mechanism (14) with a movable contact member (42) is arranged in the housing (12). In its first switching position, the switching mechanism (14) presses the movable contact element (42) against the first contact (48) and thereby establishes an electrically conductive connection between the two contacts (48, 50) via the contact element (42), and in its second switching position keeps the movable contact member (42) spaced from the first contact (48). A locking device (52) prevents a switch (10), which has been opened, from being closed again by permanently mechanically locking the switching mechanism (14) in its second switch position. The locking device (52) has an essentially disk-shaped locking element (54) which is arranged locally between the switching mechanism (14) and an inner bottom surface (56) of the lower part (16), is arranged clamped in the lower part or is firmly connected to it and has a first latching member (58) which cooperates with a second latching member (60) arranged on the movable contact member (42) in the second switching position in order to lock the switching mechanism (14).
Description
Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen temperaturabhängiger Schalter mit einem Gehäuse, das ein Oberteil und ein von dem Oberteil verschlossenes Unterteil aufweist, wobei an dem Gehäuse ein erster und ein zweiter stationärer Kontakt angeordnet ist, von denen zumindest der erste stationäre Kontakt an dem Oberteil angeordnet ist, und wobei in dem Gehäuse ein temperaturabhängiges Schaltwerk mit einem beweglichen Kontaktglied angeordnet ist. Das Schaltwerk drückt in seiner ersten Schaltstellung das bewegliche Kontaktglied gegen den ersten Kontakt und stellt dabei über das Kontaktglied eine elektrisch leitende Verbindung zwischen den beiden Kontakten her. In seiner zweiten Schaltstellung hält das Schaltwerk das bewegliche Kontaktglied zu dem ersten Kontakt beabstandet. Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Schalter ist des Weiteren eine Schließsperre vorgesehen, die ein erneutes Schließen eines einmal geöffneten Schalters verhindert, in dem sie das Schaltwerk in dessen zweiter Schaltstellung dauerhaft mechanisch arretiert.The present invention relates to a temperature-dependent switch with a housing which has an upper part and a lower part closed by the upper part, a first and a second stationary contact being arranged on the housing, of which at least the first stationary contact is arranged on the upper part, and wherein a temperature-dependent switching mechanism with a movable contact member is arranged in the housing. In its first switching position, the switching mechanism presses the movable contact element against the first contact and, via the contact element, establishes an electrically conductive connection between the two contacts. In its second switching position, the switching mechanism keeps the movable contact member at a distance from the first contact. In the switch according to the invention, a locking lock is also provided which prevents a switch that has been opened once again from being closed by permanently mechanically locking the switching mechanism in its second switch position.
Ein gattungsgemäßer Schalter ist bereits aus der
Derartige temperaturabhängige Schalter werden in bekannter Weise dazu verwendet, elektrische Geräte vor Überhitzung zu schützen. Dazu wird der Schalter elektrisch mit dem zu schützenden Gerät und dessen Versorgungsspannung in Reihe geschaltet und mechanisch so an dem Gerät angeordnet, dass er mit diesem in thermischer Verbindung steht.Such temperature-dependent switches are used in a known manner to protect electrical devices from overheating. For this purpose, the switch is electrically connected in series with the device to be protected and its supply voltage and is mechanically arranged on the device in such a way that it is in thermal connection with it.
Ein temperaturabhängiges Schaltwerk sorgt dafür, dass die beiden stationären Kontakte des Schalters unterhalb der Ansprechtemperatur des Schaltwerks elektrisch miteinander verbunden sind. Somit ist der Stromkreis unterhalb der Ansprechtemperatur geschlossen und der Laststrom des zu schützenden Gerätes kann über den Schalter fließen.A temperature-dependent switching mechanism ensures that the two stationary contacts of the switch are electrically connected to one another below the response temperature of the switching mechanism. Thus, the circuit is closed below the response temperature and the load current of the device to be protected can flow through the switch.
Erhöht sich die Temperatur über einen zulässigen Wert hinaus, so hebt das Schaltwerk das bewegliche Kontaktglied von dem Gegenkontakt ab, wodurch der Schalter geöffnet und der Laststrom des zu schützenden Gerätes unterbrochen wird. Das jetzt stromlose Gerät kann dann wieder abkühlen. Dabei kühlt sich auch der thermisch an das Gerät angekoppelte Schalter wieder ab, der daraufhin eigentlich selbsttätig wieder schließen würde.If the temperature rises above a permissible value, the switching mechanism lifts the movable contact element from the mating contact, whereby the switch is opened and the load current of the device to be protected is interrupted. The now currentless The device can then cool down again. The switch that is thermally coupled to the device also cools down again and would then actually close again automatically.
Bei dem aus der
Dies ist eine Sicherheitsfunktion, die beispielsweise für Elektromotoren gilt, die als Antriebsaggregate eingesetzt werden. Hierdurch sollen insbesondere Beschädigungen am Gerät oder gar Verletzungen der das Gerät benutzenden Person vermieden werden.This is a safety function that applies, for example, to electric motors that are used as drive units. This is intended in particular to avoid damage to the device or even injuries to the person using the device.
Aufgrund ihres Schaltverhaltens werden derartige Schalter, die nach einmaligem Öffnen nicht wieder schließen, auch als Einmalschalter bezeichnet.Due to their switching behavior, switches of this type, which do not close again after being opened once, are also referred to as single-use switches.
Ein weiterer Schalter dieser Art ist aus der
Kühlen sich der Schalter und damit die Bimetall-Schnappscheibe wieder ab, so springt diese in ihre Niedrigtemperaturstellung zurück. Sie kann sich konstruktionsbedingt mit ihrem Rand aber nicht an einem Gegenlager abstützen, so dass die Federscheibe in der stabilen zweiten Konfiguration verbleibt, in der der Schalter geöffnet ist.If the switch and thus the bimetal snap disk cool down again, it jumps back into its low temperature position. Due to the design, however, its edge cannot be supported on a counter bearing, so that the spring washer remains in the stable second configuration in which the switch is open.
Der Schalter bleibt also nach einmaligem Öffnen in seiner geöffneten Stellung, auch wenn er wieder abkühlt. Allerdings haben Versuche in der Firma des Anmelders ergeben, dass sich der aus der
Es ist auch bekannt, derartige temperaturabhängige Schalter mit einem sogenannten Selbsthaltewiderstand zu versehen, der parallel zu den beiden Gegenkontakten geschaltet ist, so dass er einen Teil des Laststroms übernimmt, wenn der Schalter öffnet. In diesem Selbsthaltewiderstand wird dann Ohm'sche Wärme erzeugt, die ausreichend ist, um die Schnappscheibe oberhalb ihrer Ansprechtemperatur zu halten.It is also known to provide such temperature-dependent switches with a so-called self-holding resistor, which is connected in parallel to the two mating contacts, so that it takes over part of the load current when the switch opens. Ohmic heat is then generated in this self-holding resistor, which is sufficient to keep the snap disk above its response temperature.
Diese sogenannte Selbsthaltung ist jedoch nur solange aktiv, wie das elektrische Gerät noch eingeschaltet ist. Sobald das Gerät von dem Versorgungsstromkreis abgeschaltet wird, fließt auch kein Strom mehr durch den temperaturabhängigen Schalter, so dass die Selbsthaltefunktion entfällt. Nach dem Wiedereinschalten des elektrischen Gerätes würde sich der Schalter daher wieder in geschlossenem Zustand befinden, so dass sich das Gerät wieder aufheizen kann, was zu Folgeschäden führen könnte.This so-called self-holding is only active as long as the electrical device is still switched on. As soon as the device is switched off from the supply circuit, no more current flows through the temperature-dependent switch, so that the self-holding function is no longer applicable. When the electrical device is switched on again, the switch would therefore be in the closed state again, so that the device can heat up again, which could lead to consequential damage.
Diese Problematik wird bei den aus der
Im Gegensatz dazu ist die Schnappscheibe eine bistabile Schnappscheibe, die temperaturabhängig entweder eine Hochtemperaturkonfiguration oder eine Tieftemperaturkonfiguration einnimmt.In contrast to this, the snap-action disk is a bistable snap-action disk which, depending on the temperature, assumes either a high-temperature configuration or a low-temperature configuration.
Bei den eingangs erwähnten
In ihrer Tieftemperaturstellung liegt die Bimetall-Schnappscheibe lose an dem Kontaktteil. Erhöht sich die Temperatur der Bimetall-Schnappscheibe, so springt sie in ihre Hochtemperaturstellung um, in der sie sich mit ihrem Rand innen an dem Oberteil des Gehäuses abdrückt und dabei mit ihrem Zentrum so auf die Feder-Schnappscheibe drückt, dass diese von ihrer ersten in ihre zweite stabile Konfiguration umspringt, wodurch das bewegliche Kontaktteil von dem stationären Kontakt abgehoben und der Schalter geöffnet wird.In its low-temperature position, the bimetal snap disk lies loosely on the contact part. If the temperature of the bimetal snap disk increases, it jumps to its high temperature position, in which it presses with its edge on the inside of the upper part of the housing and with its center presses on the spring snap disk so that it moves from its first into their second stable configuration jumps, whereby the movable contact part is lifted from the stationary contact and the switch is opened.
Kühlt sich die Temperatur des Schalters wieder ab, so springt die Bimetall-Schnappscheibe wieder in ihre Tieftemperaturstellung um. Dabei gelangt sie mit ihrem Rand in Anlage mit dem Rand der Feder-Schnappscheibe und mit ihrem Zentrum in Anlage mit dem Oberteil des Gehäuses. Die Stellkraft der Bimetall-Schnappscheibe reicht jedoch nicht aus, um die Feder-Schnappscheibe wieder in ihre erste Konfiguration umspringen zu lassen.When the temperature of the switch cools down again, the bimetal snap-action disk jumps back to its low-temperature position. It comes with its edge in contact with the edge of the spring snap disk and with its center in contact with the upper part of the housing. However, the actuating force of the bimetal snap disk is not sufficient to allow the spring snap disk to jump back into its first configuration.
Erst durch starkes Abkühlen des Schalters krümmt sich die Bimetall-Schnappscheibe weiter um, so dass sie schließlich den Rand der Feder-Schnappscheibe so weit auf den inneren Boden des Unterteiles herunterdrücken kann, dass die Feder-Schnappscheibe wieder in ihre erste Konfiguration umspringt und den Schalter wieder schließt.Only when the switch cools down does the bimetallic snap disk bend further, so that it can finally press the edge of the spring snap disk so far down onto the inner bottom of the lower part that the spring snap disk springs back into its first configuration and the switch closes again.
Der aus der
Obwohl dieser Schalter in vielen Anwendungsfällen den entsprechenden Sicherheitsanforderungen genügt, hat sich doch herausgestellt, dass durch das Verspannen der Bimetall-Schnappscheibe zwischen dem Oberteil des Gehäuses und dem Rand der Feder-Schnappscheibe in seltenen Fällen doch ein ungewolltes Rückspringen der Feder-Schnappscheibe erfolgt.Although this switch satisfies the relevant safety requirements in many applications, it has been found that when it is braced the bimetal snap disk between the upper part of the housing and the edge of the spring snap disk in rare cases an unintentional springing back of the spring snap disk occurs.
Aus der
Bei diesem Schalter ist die Feder-Schnappscheibe mit ihrem Rand an dem Unterteil des Gehäuses festgelegt, während zwischen der Feder-Schnappscheibe und dem inneren Boden des Unterteils die Bimetall-Schnappscheibe vorgesehen ist.In this switch, the spring snap disk is fixed with its edge on the lower part of the housing, while the bimetallic snap disk is provided between the spring snap disk and the inner bottom of the lower part.
Unterhalb der Ansprechtemperatur der Bimetall-Schnappscheibe drückt die Feder-Schnappscheibe den Kontaktteller gegen die beiden stationären Kontakte. Springt die Bimetall-Schnappscheibe in ihre Hochtemperaturstellung um, so drückt sie mit ihrem Rand gegen die Feder-Schnappscheibe und zieht mit ihrem Zentrum die Feder-Schnappscheibe von dem Oberteil weg, so dass der Kontaktteller außer Anlage mit den beiden Gegenkontakten gerät. Damit dies geometrisch möglich ist, sind Kontaktteller, Feder-Schnappscheibe sowie Bimetall-Schnappscheibe durch einen zentrisch verlaufenden Niet unverlierbar miteinander verbunden.Below the response temperature of the bimetal snap disk, the spring snap disk presses the contact plate against the two stationary contacts. If the bimetal snap disk jumps to its high temperature position, its edge presses against the spring snap disk and its center pulls the spring snap disk away from the upper part, so that the contact plate is out of contact with the two mating contacts. So that this is geometrically possible, the contact plate, spring snap disk and bimetallic snap disk are captively connected to one another by a centrally running rivet.
Wenn sich die Temperatur der Bimetall-Schnappscheibe wieder absenkt, springt diese zwar in ihre Tieftemperaturstellung zurück, die Federscheibe verbleibt jedoch in ihrer eingenommenen Konfiguration, da der Bimetall-Schnappscheibe ein Gegenlager für ihren Rand fehlt, so dass sie das Stromübertragungsglied nicht wieder gegen die beiden stationären Kontakte drücken kann.When the temperature of the bimetal snap disk drops again, it jumps back into its low temperature position, but the spring disk remains in its assumed configuration, since the bimetal snap disk lacks a counter bearing for its edge, so that the current transmission element does not again against the two can press stationary contacts.
Dieser Schalter weist also konstruktionsbedingt eine Selbsthaltefunktion auf. Bei starken mechanischen Erschütterungen kann in seltenen Fällen aber auch hier ein ungewolltes Rückspringen der Feder-Schnappscheibe erfolgen.Due to its design, this switch therefore has a self-holding function. In the event of strong mechanical vibrations, however, in rare cases, the spring snap-action disk can also spring back unintentionally.
Aus der
Wie bei dem aus der
Erhöht sich die Temperatur der Bimetall-Schnappscheibe, so drückt sie die Federscheibe in ihre zweite Konfiguration, in der diese den Betätigungsbolzen gegen die Kontaktbrücke drückt und diese dabei gegen die Kraft der Schließfeder von den stationären Gegenkontakten abhebt.If the temperature of the bimetal snap disk increases, it presses the spring washer into its second configuration, in which it presses the actuating bolt against the contact bridge and lifts it against the force of the closing spring from the stationary mating contacts.
Auch beim Abkühlen der Bimetall-Schnappscheibe verbleibt die Federscheibe in dieser zweiten Konfiguration und hält den bekannten Schalter gegen die Kraft der Schließfeder geöffnet.Even when the bimetal snap disk cools down, the spring disk remains in this second configuration and keeps the known switch open against the force of the closing spring.
Von außen kann jetzt durch einen Knopf Druck auf die Kontaktbrücke ausgeübt werden, so dass dadurch über den Betätigungsbolzen die Federscheibe in ihre erste stabile Konfiguration zurückgedrückt wird.From the outside, pressure can now be exerted on the contact bridge with a button, so that the spring washer is pushed back into its first stable configuration via the actuating bolt.
Neben der sehr aufwändigen Konstruktion weist dieser Schalter zum einen den Nachteil auf, dass im geöffneten Zustand die Federscheibe die Kontaktbrücke gegen die Kraft der Schließfeder von den Gegenkontakten abhebt, so dass die Federscheibe in ihrer zweiten Konfiguration die Kraft der Schließfeder zuverlässig überwinden muss. Weil die Schließfeder im geschlossenen Zustand jedoch für die sichere Anlage der Kontaktbrücke an den Gegenkontakten sorgt, ist hier eine Federscheibe mit sehr hoher Stabilität in der zweiten Konfiguration erforderlich.In addition to the very complex construction, this switch has the disadvantage that in the open state the spring washer lifts the contact bridge against the force of the closing spring from the mating contacts, so that the spring washer in its second Configuration must reliably overcome the force of the closing spring. However, because the closing spring ensures that the contact bridge rests securely on the mating contacts in the closed state, a spring washer with very high stability is required in the second configuration.
Ein weiterer Schalter mit drei Schaltstellungen ist aus der
An dieser Federzunge ist eine Kalotte ausgebildet, die durch eine ebenfalls an der Federzunge befestigte Bimetallplatte in ihre zweite Konfiguration gedrückt wird, in der sie das bewegliche Kontaktteil zu dem stationären Gegenkontakt beabstandet.A dome is formed on this spring tongue, which is pressed into its second configuration by a bimetal plate also fastened to the spring tongue, in which it spaces the movable contact part from the stationary mating contact.
Die Kalotte muss bei diesem Schalter gegen die Schließkraft der einseitig eingespannten Federzunge das bewegliche Kontaktteil im Abstand zu dem festen Gegenkontakt halten, so dass die Kalotte in ihrer zweiten Konfiguration eine hohe Stellkraft aufbringen muss.With this switch, the dome must hold the movable contact part at a distance from the fixed mating contact against the closing force of the spring tongue clamped in on one side, so that the dome in its second configuration has to apply a high actuating force.
Der bekannte Schalter weist damit die oben bereits diskutierten Nachteile auf, dass nämlich hohe Stellkräfte zu überwinden sind, was zu hohen Fertigungskosten und zu einem nicht sicheren Zustand in der Abkühlstellung führt.The known switch thus has the disadvantages already discussed above, namely that high actuating forces have to be overcome, which leads to high production costs and an unsafe state in the cooling position.
Der aus der eingangs erwähnten
Es hat sich jedoch gezeigt, dass die aus der
Vor diesem Hintergrund liegt der vorliegenden Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, den eingangs erwähnten Schalter derart weiterzubilden, dass dieser einfacher und damit kostengünstiger zu fertigen ist und dennoch eine sichere Unterbrechung des Stromkreises auch in der Abkühlstellung des Schalters und bei starken Erschütterungen gewährleistet ist.Against this background, the present invention is based on the object of developing the switch mentioned at the beginning in such a way that it is simpler and therefore more cost-effective to manufacture and yet a reliable interruption of the circuit is ensured even in the cool-down position of the switch and in the event of strong vibrations.
Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe dadurch gelöst, dass die Schließsperre ein im Wesentlichen scheiben- oder plattenförmiges Arretierelement aufweist, das örtlich zwischen dem Schaltwerk und einer Innenbodenfläche des Unterteils angeordnet ist, in dem Unterteil geklemmt angeordnet oder mit diesem stoffschlüssig verbunden ist und ein erstes Rastglied aufweist, das mit einem an dem beweglichen Kontaktglied angeordneten zweiten Rastglied in der zweiten Schaltstellung zusammenwirkt, um das Schaltwerk zu arretieren.According to the invention, this object is achieved in that the locking device has an essentially disk-shaped or plate-shaped locking element, which is arranged locally between the switching mechanism and an inner bottom surface of the lower part, is arranged clamped in the lower part or is connected to it with a material fit and has a first latching member, which cooperates with a second latching member arranged on the movable contact member in the second switching position in order to lock the switching mechanism.
Weil die Schließsperre das Schaltwerk ähnlich wie bei dem aus der
Die Schließsperre wird durch Verrasten des an dem Arretierelement angeordneten ersten Rastglieds mit dem an dem beweglichen Kontaktglied angeordneten zweiten Rastglied realisiert. Das erste und das zweite Rastglied wirken somit als einander gegenstückige Bauteile, die ein Verrasten des Schaltwerks nach dessen Öffnung garantieren. Sowohl das erste als auch das zweite Rastglied können dazu jeweils ein Rastelement, jeweils zwei Rastelemente oder jeweils mehrere Rastelemente aufweisen.The locking lock is realized by locking the first locking member arranged on the locking element with the second locking member arranged on the movable contact member. The first and the second locking member thus act as mutually opposing components which guarantee that the switching mechanism will lock after it has been opened. Both the first and the second latching member can each have a latching element, two latching elements or a plurality of latching elements.
Anders als bei der aus der
Bei dem Arretierelement handelt es sich vorzugsweise um einen im Wesentlichen platten- oder scheibenförmigen Körper. Das Arretierelement hat vorzugsweise zumindest größtenteils die Form eines Zylinders, dessen Radius um ein Vielfaches höher ist als seine Dicke. Unter "im Wesentlichen platten- oder scheibenförmig" wird vorliegend verstanden, dass das Arretierelement nicht zwangsweise exakt platten- bzw. scheibenförmig sein muss, da einzelne Elemente oder Abschnitte des Arretierelements von der reinen Platten. oder Scheibenform abweichen können. In der Gesamtsicht ist es jedoch größtenteils platten- oder scheibenförmig, also in jedem Fall breiter als hoch bzw. dickThe locking element is preferably an essentially plate-shaped or disk-shaped body. The locking element preferably has, at least for the most part, the shape of a cylinder, the radius of which is many times greater than its thickness. In the present case, “essentially plate-shaped or disk-shaped” is understood to mean that the locking element does not necessarily have to be exactly plate-shaped or disk-shaped, since individual elements or sections of the locking element differ from pure plates. or disc shape may differ. In the overall view, however, it is largely plate or disk-shaped, i.e. in any case wider than high or thick
Allerdings kann das an dem Arretierelement angeordnete erste Rastglied (oder die Rastglieder) von der reinen Platten- bzw. Scheibenform abweichen. Ebenso ist es nicht zwangsweise erforderlich, dass das Arretierelement eine durchgehende Platte oder Sa2 + b2 = c2 cheibe aus Vollmaterial ist, da darin eine oder mehrere Ausnehmungen bzw. Aussparungen oder Löcher vorgesehen sein können.However, the first latching member (or the latching members) arranged on the locking element can deviate from the pure plate or disk shape. Likewise, it is not absolutely necessary for the locking element to be a continuous plate or Sa 2 + b 2 = c 2 disk made of solid material, since one or more recesses or cutouts or holes can be provided therein.
Das Arretierelement ist erfindungsgemäß örtlich zwischen dem Schaltwerk und der Innenbodenfläche des Unterteils angeordnet. Es befindet sich also unterhalb des Schaltwerks.According to the invention, the locking element is arranged locally between the switching mechanism and the inner bottom surface of the lower part. So it is located below the rear derailleur.
Die beiden Rastglieder (erstes und zweites Rastglied) wirken als eine Art Anker mit entsprechendem Gegenhalter. Sie halten das Schaltwerk nach dessen temperaturabhängiger Öffnung im geöffneten Zustand und verhindern eine entsprechende Rückschaltung auch nach Abkühlen des Schalters unterhalb der Rückschalttemperatur des Schaltwerks.The two locking elements (first and second locking element) act as a kind of anchor with a corresponding counter holder. They keep the switching mechanism in the open state after its temperature-dependent opening and prevent a corresponding downshift even after the switch has cooled down below the switch-back temperature of the switching mechanism.
Die der Erfindung zugrunde liegende Aufgabe ist somit vollkommen gelöst.The object on which the invention is based is thus completely achieved.
Gemäß einer Ausgestaltung ist es vorgesehen, dass das erste Rastglied oder das zweite Rastglied eine Federzunge, eine Federkralle oder einen Federhaken aufweist, wobei das jeweils andere der beiden Rastglieder eine Ausnehmung, ein Loch oder eine Rastnase aufweist.According to one embodiment, it is provided that the first latching member or the second latching member has a spring tongue, a spring claw or a spring hook, the respective other of the two latching members having a recess, a hole or a latching lug.
Hierdurch wird ein mechanisch stabiles Verrasten zwischen den beiden Rastgliedern bewirkt. Zumindest eines der beiden Rastglieder ist vorzugsweise federnd ausgestaltet (bspw. als Federzunge, Federkralle oder Federhaken), damit das entsprechende Rastglied beim Öffnen des Schalters nachgibt und ohne großen Kraftaufwand mit dem jeweils anderen Rastglied verrastet. Das Schaltwerk muss somit beim Öffnen nur einen geringen Kraftaufwand überwinden, um die Schließsperre zu aktivieren.This causes a mechanically stable locking between the two locking members. At least one of the two locking members is preferably designed to be resilient (e.g. as a spring tongue, spring claw or spring hook) so that the corresponding locking member yields when the switch is opened and engages with the other locking member without great effort. The switching mechanism therefore only has to overcome a small amount of force when opening in order to activate the locking device.
Da an den beiden Rastgliedern jeweils auch mehrere Rastelemente vorgesehen sein können, können an dem einen Rastglied auch mehrere Federzungen, mehrere Federkrallen oder mehrere Federhaken und an dem jeweils anderen Rastglied auch mehrere Ausnehmungen, mehrere Löcher oder mehrere Rastnasen angeordnet sein.Since a plurality of latching elements can also be provided on the two latching members, several spring tongues, several spring claws or several spring hooks and on the other latching member also several recesses, several holes or several latching lugs can be arranged on the one latching member.
Gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung ist es vorgesehen, dass das Arretierelement zwischen einem Distanzelement und dem Unterteil oder zwischen zwei Distanzelementen geklemmt angeordnet ist.According to a further embodiment, it is provided that the locking element is arranged clamped between a spacer element and the lower part or between two spacer elements.
Dies ermöglicht eine besonders einfache Montage des Arretierelements und damit auch der gesamten Schließsperre. Das Arretierelement wird bei der Montage nämlich lediglich von einem oder mehreren Distanzelementen im Unterteil eingeklemmt und dadurch von diesem bzw. diesen am Unterteil des Schalters fixiert. Die klemmende Verbindung zwischen dem Arretierelement mit dem Unterteil hat ferner den Vorteil, dass sich das Unterteil sehr einfach fertigen lässt. Es muss dann nämlich nicht mehr zwangsweise als Drehteil hergestellt sein, sondern kann auch als Stanzteil hergestellt sein. Dies führt zu einer weiteren Kostenreduktion.This enables a particularly simple assembly of the locking element and thus also of the entire locking device. The locking element is only clamped in the lower part by one or more spacer elements during assembly and is thereby fixed by this or these on the lower part of the switch. The clamping connection between the locking element and the lower part also has the advantage that the lower part can be manufactured very easily. It then no longer necessarily has to be manufactured as a turned part, but can also be manufactured as a stamped part. This leads to a further reduction in costs.
Gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung ist es vorgesehen, dass das Arretierelement zwischen einem Distanzelement und dem Unterteil geklemmt angeordnet ist und ein Teil des Schaltwerks zumindest in der ersten Schaltstellung randseitig auf dem Distanzelement aufliegt.According to a further embodiment, it is provided that the locking element is clamped between a spacer element and the lower part, and one part of the switching mechanism rests on the edge of the spacer element at least in the first switching position.
Neben den bereits zuvor erwähnten Vorteilen der vereinfachten Fertigung des Unterteils als Stanzteil und der vereinfachten Montage des Arretierelements hat die Verwendung eines Distanzelements zum Verklemmen des Arretierelements den Vorteil, dass hierdurch relativ einfach eine Höheneinstellung des Schaltwerks gewährleisten lässt. Je nach Höhe des gewählten Distanzelements lässt sich die Position des Schaltwerks regulieren und damit bspw. der Kontaktdruck im geschlossenen Zustand des Schalters einstellen.In addition to the advantages already mentioned of the simplified manufacture of the lower part as a stamped part and the simplified assembly of the locking element, the use of a spacer element to clamp the locking element has the advantage that it allows a relatively easy height adjustment of the switching mechanism. Depending on the height of the selected spacer element, the position of the switching mechanism can be regulated and thus, for example, the contact pressure when the switch is closed.
Des Weiteren hat die Verwendung eines Distanzelements, das zwischen dem Schaltwerk und dem Arretierelement angeordnet ist, den Vorteil, dass sich hierdurch auf einfache Art und Weise ein ohmscher Widerstand zwischen dem Arretierelement und dem Schaltwerk einbringen lässt. Das Distanzelement kann bspw. aus einem elektrisch isolierenden Material hergestellt sein. Auf diese Weise wird verhindert, dass das Arretierelement in geschlossenem Zustand des Schalters oder während des Öffnungsvorgangs mit Strom durchflossen wird. Durch diese Maßnahme wird also letztendlich die Lebensdauer des Arretierelements verlängert, da in jedem Fall garantiert ist, dass der durch den Schalter fließende Strom über das Schaltwerk unmittelbar in das Unterteil eingeleitet wird.Furthermore, the use of a spacer element which is arranged between the switching mechanism and the locking element has the advantage that an ohmic resistance can be introduced between the locking element and the switching mechanism in a simple manner. The spacer element can, for example, be made of an electrically insulating material. In this way it is prevented that the locking element is flowed through when the switch is closed or during the opening process. This measure ultimately extends the service life of the locking element, since it is guaranteed in any case that the current flowing through the switch is introduced directly into the lower part via the switching mechanism.
Das zum Verklemmen des Arretierelements verwendete Distanzelement ist vorzugsweise als Distanzring ausgestaltet. Ein solcher Distanzring lässt sich sehr einfach in dem üblicherweise zylindrisch ausgestalteten Innenraum des Unterteils einsetzen bzw. mit diesem verklemmen.The spacer element used to clamp the locking element is preferably designed as a spacer ring. Such a spacer ring can very easily be inserted into the interior of the lower part, which is usually cylindrical, or can be clamped to it.
Gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung ist das Arretierelement mit dem Unterteil, insbesondere mit der Innenbodenfläche des Unterteils, verschweißt oder verlötet.According to a further embodiment, the locking element is welded or soldered to the lower part, in particular to the inner bottom surface of the lower part.
Wenngleich dies eine fertigungstechnisch etwas aufwändigere Alternative zum Verklemmen des Arretierelements ist, lässt sich das Arretierelement auch durch Verschweißen oder Verlöten fertigungstechnisch relativ einfach am Unterteil fixieren. Somit ist auch gemäß dieser Alternative eine einfache Montage der Schließsperre gewährleistet. Gemäß beider Alternativen (Verklemmen oder stoffschlüssige Verbindung) ist das Arretierelement dauerhaft und unverlierbar an dem Unterteil fixiert.Although this is a somewhat more complex alternative to clamping the locking element in terms of manufacturing technology, the locking element can also be fixed relatively easily to the lower part in terms of manufacturing technology by welding or soldering. Simple assembly of the locking device is thus also ensured according to this alternative. According to both alternatives (clamping or material connection), the locking element is permanently and captively fixed on the lower part.
Grundsätzlich ist es auch denkbar, dass das Arretierelement sowohl stoffschlüssig mit dem Unterteil verbunden ist als auch zwischen diesem und einem Distanzelement geklemmt angeordnet ist.In principle, it is also conceivable that the locking element is both cohesively connected to the lower part and is arranged clamped between the latter and a spacer element.
In einer weiteren Ausgestaltung ist es vorgesehen, dass das bewegliche Kontaktglied im Bereich seines der Innenbodenfläche zugewandten unteren Endes eine Rastnase aufweist, die das zweite Rastglied bildet.In a further embodiment, it is provided that the movable contact member has a latching lug in the region of its lower end facing the inner bottom surface, which forms the second latching member.
In diesem Fall ist an dem unteren Ende des beweglichen Kontaktglieds vorzugsweise eine Art Anker angeordnet, in dem eine Rastnase umlaufend ausgebildet ist. Diese das zweite Rastglied bildende Rastnase verrastet im geöffneten Zustand des Schalters, d.h. in der zweiten Schaltstellung des Schaltwerks, mit dem am Arretierelement angeordneten ersten Rastglied. Das erste Rastglied kann in diesem Fall bspw. eine oder mehrere Federkrallen aufweisen, die in der zweiten Schaltstellung des Schaltwerks mit der an dem Anker angeordneten Rastnase verrasten und somit das Schaltwerk dauerhaft in der zweiten Schaltstellung halten.In this case, a type of anchor is preferably arranged at the lower end of the movable contact member, in which a locking lug is formed circumferentially. This latching lug, which forms the second latching element, latches in the open state of the switch, i.e. in the second switching position of the switching mechanism, with the first latching element arranged on the locking element. In this case, the first latching element can, for example, have one or more spring claws which, in the second switching position of the switching mechanism, latch with the latching lug arranged on the armature and thus hold the switching mechanism permanently in the second switching position.
Vorzugsweise ist das Kontaktglied gemäß der zuvor genannten Ausgestaltung zwischen seinem unteren Ende und der Rastnase kegelstumpfförmig, rund oder spitz zulaufend ausgestaltet.According to the aforementioned configuration, the contact member is preferably designed to be frustoconical, round or tapered between its lower end and the locking lug.
Hierdurch wird das Verrasten des an dem Arretierelement angeordneten ersten Rastglieds mit der Rastnase vereinfacht. Beim Öffnen des Schalters muss das Schaltwerk nur einen geringen Druck überwinden, damit die an der Unterseite des beweglichen Kontaktglieds angeordnete Rastnase in das erste Rastglied einschnappt.This simplifies the locking of the first locking member arranged on the locking element with the locking lug. When the switch is opened, the switching mechanism only has to overcome a slight pressure so that the latching lug arranged on the underside of the movable contact member snaps into the first latching member.
Gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung ist es vorgesehen, dass das Arretierelement einen im Wesentlichen kreisringförmigen Abschnitt aufweist, von dem sich radial nach innen zwei, drei oder mehr Stege erstrecken, an deren Enden jeweils ein Rastelement angeordnet ist, wobei die Rastelemente gemeinsam das erste Rastglied bilden.According to a further embodiment, it is provided that the locking element has an essentially annular section, from which it extends radially inward two, three or more webs extend, at the ends of which a latching element is arranged in each case, the latching elements together forming the first latching member.
Das Arretierelement ist gemäß dieser Ausgestaltung also nicht als vollflächige Scheibe ausgestaltet. Somit wird die Auflagefläche des Arretierelements reduziert. Dies ist insbesondere dann von Vorteil, wenn das Arretierelement unmittelbar auf der Innenbodenfläche des Schalter-Unterteils angeordnet ist.According to this embodiment, the locking element is therefore not designed as a full-surface disk. The contact surface of the locking element is thus reduced. This is particularly advantageous when the locking element is arranged directly on the inner bottom surface of the lower part of the switch.
Der kreisringförmige Abschnitt des Arretierelement dient in dieser Ausgestaltung der Einspannung und/oder stoffschlüssigen Anbringung an dem Unterteil. Die sich davon radial nach innen erstreckenden Stege dienen jeweils als Halterung für ein Rastelement.In this embodiment, the annular section of the locking element is used for clamping and / or cohesive attachment to the lower part. The webs extending radially inward therefrom each serve as a holder for a latching element.
Beispielsweise kann an den radial innen liegenden Enden der Stege jeweils eine Federzungen, eine Federkralle oder ein Federhaken angeordnet sein, die bzw. der jeweils quer zu dem jeweiligen Steg nach oben hin absteht. Durch Vorsehen von zwei oder drei solcher Stege mit endseitig daran angeordneten Federzungen, Federkrallen oder Federhaken lässt sich somit eine Art Zwei- oder Dreibein-Halterung als Gegenstück zu dem an dem beweglichen Kontaktglied angeordneten zweiten Rastglied realisieren.For example, a spring tongues, a spring claw or a spring hook can be arranged on each of the radially inner ends of the webs, each of which protrudes upwards transversely to the respective web. By providing two or three such webs with spring tongues, spring claws or spring hooks arranged thereon, a type of two-leg or three-leg bracket can be implemented as a counterpart to the second latching element arranged on the movable contact element.
In einer alternativen Ausgestaltung ist es vorgesehen, dass das Arretierelement kreisscheibenförmig ausgestaltet ist und ein zentrales Loch aufweist, das von dem zweiten Rastglied in der zweiten Schaltstellung des Schaltwerks derart durchgriffen wird, dass das zweite Rastglied mit dem kreisscheibenförmigen Arretierelement verrastet.In an alternative embodiment, it is provided that the locking element is designed in the shape of a circular disk and has a central hole through which the second locking element in the second switching position of the switching mechanism engages in such a way that the second locking element engages with the circular disk-shaped locking element.
Das zentral in dem Arretierelement angeordnete Loch bildet also einen Teil des ersten Rastglieds. In diesem Fall ist es bevorzugt, dass an der Unterseite des beweglichen Kontaktglieds mehrere Federzungen, Federkrallen oder Federhaken angeordnet sind, die beim Öffnen des Schalters das Loch in dem Arretierelement durchgreifen und sich am Rand des Lochs mit dem scheibenförmigen Arretierelement verhaken, um den Schalter in seiner geöffneten Stellung zu halten.The hole arranged centrally in the locking element thus forms part of the first locking member. In this case, it is preferred that several spring tongues, spring claws or spring hooks are arranged on the underside of the movable contact member, which pass through the hole in the locking element when the switch is opened and hook onto the edge of the hole with the disk-shaped locking element to lock the switch in to hold its open position.
Das scheibenförmige Arretierelement mit zentralem Loch ist vorzugsweise zwischen einem ersten und einem zweiten Distanzelement geklemmt angeordnet, wobei das erste Distanzelement auf der Innenbodenfläche des Unterteils aufliegt und ein Teil des Schaltwerks zumindest in der ersten Schaltstellung randseitig auf dem zweiten Distanzelement aufliegt.The disk-shaped locking element with a central hole is preferably clamped between a first and a second spacer element, the first spacer element resting on the inner bottom surface of the lower part and part of the switching mechanism at least in the first switching position resting on the edge of the second spacer element.
Mit Hilfe dieser beiden Distanzelemente lässt sich, ähnlich wie oben bereits erwähnt, auf einfache Art und Weise eine Höhen- und Widerstandseinstellung vornehmen. Dementsprechend sind die beiden Distanzelemente auch gemäß dieser Ausgestaltung vorzugsweise aus elektrisch isolierendem Material hergestellt.With the help of these two spacer elements, as already mentioned above, a height and resistance setting can be carried out in a simple manner. Accordingly, according to this embodiment, the two spacer elements are preferably made of electrically insulating material.
Das unter dem scheibenförmigen Arretierelement angeordnete erste Distanzelement dient als Auflage für das Arretierelement. Das über dem scheibenförmigen Arretierelement angeordnete zweite Distanzelement dient als randseitige Auflage für das Schaltwerk. Zusammen klemmen die beiden Distanzelemente, welche vorzugsweise jeweils als Distanzring ausgestaltet sind, das Arretierelement zwischen sich ein und fixieren dies damit in seiner Lage.The first spacer element arranged under the disk-shaped locking element serves as a support for the locking element. The second spacer element arranged above the disk-shaped locking element serves as an edge-side support for the switching mechanism. The two spacer elements, which are preferably each designed as a spacer ring, clamp the locking element between them and thus fix it in its position.
In einer weiteren Ausgestaltung ist das Arretierelement aus Metall und insbesondere als Blech ausgestaltet. Bei dem Arretierelement handelt es sich also um ein sehr kostengünstiges Bauteil, welches die Fertigungskosten des Schalters kaum erhöht.In a further embodiment, the locking element is designed from metal and in particular as sheet metal. The locking element is therefore a very inexpensive component which hardly increases the production costs of the switch.
Das temperaturabhängige Schaltwerk weist in an sich bekannter Weise vorzugsweise eine temperaturabhängige Schnappscheibe mit einer geometrischen Hochtemperaturkonfiguration und einer geometrischen Tieftemperaturkonfiguration sowie eine Federscheibe auf, an der das bewegliche Kontaktglied angeordnet ist.The temperature-dependent switching mechanism preferably has, in a manner known per se, a temperature-dependent snap-action disk with a geometrical high-temperature configuration and a geometrical low-temperature configuration, as well as a spring washer on which the movable contact member is arranged.
Die temperaturabhängige Schnappscheibe ist vorzugsweise als bistabile Bi- oder Trimetall-Schnappscheibe ausgestaltet.The temperature-dependent snap disk is preferably designed as a bistable bi- or tri-metal snap disk.
Weiterhin ist es bevorzugt, dass die Federscheibe als bistabile Federscheibe ausgestaltet ist und zwei temperaturunabhängig stabile geometrische Konfigurationen hat, wobei die Federscheibe in ihrer ersten Konfiguration das bewegliche Kontaktglied gegen den ersten Kontakt drückt und in ihrer zweiten Konfiguration das bewegliche Kontaktglied zu dem ersten Kontakt beabstandet hält.Furthermore, it is preferred that the spring washer is designed as a bistable spring washer and has two temperature-independent stable geometric configurations, the Spring washer in its first configuration presses the movable contact member against the first contact and in its second configuration keeps the movable contact member spaced apart from the first contact.
Dies hat den Vorteil, dass die Federscheibe im geschlossenen Zustand des Schalters (in der ersten Schaltstellung des Schaltwerks) die Schließkraft und damit dem Kontaktdruck zwischen dem beweglichen Kontaktglied und dem Gegenkontakt (erster Kontakt) bewirkt. Dadurch wird die Bimetall-Schnappscheibe mechanisch entlastet, was ihre Lebensdauer und die Langzeitstabilität der Ansprechtemperatur positiv beeinflusst.This has the advantage that in the closed state of the switch (in the first switch position of the switching mechanism) the spring washer produces the closing force and thus the contact pressure between the movable contact member and the mating contact (first contact). This relieves the mechanical load on the bimetal snap-action disc, which has a positive effect on its service life and the long-term stability of the response temperature.
Wenn die Federscheibe als bistabile Federscheibe mit zwei temperaturunabhängig stabilen geometrischen Konfigurationen ausgestaltet ist, hat dies den zusätzlichen Vorteil, dass die Federscheibe den Schalter nach dem Öffnen in seinem geöffneten Zustand hält. Selbst wenn die Bimetall-Schnappscheibe dann nach Abkühlen des Schalters wieder in ihre Tieftemperaturkonfiguration zurückschnappt, hält die Federscheibe zusätzlich zu der mechanischen Schließsperre den Schalter in seiner geöffneten Stellung.If the spring washer is designed as a bistable spring washer with two temperature-independent stable geometric configurations, this has the additional advantage that the spring washer keeps the switch in its open state after opening. Even if the bimetal snap disk then snaps back into its low-temperature configuration after the switch has cooled down, the spring washer, in addition to the mechanical locking device, holds the switch in its open position.
Weiter ist es bevorzugt, wenn die Schnappscheibe sich beim Übergang von ihrer Tieftemperaturkonfiguration in ihre Hochtemperaturkonfiguration mit ihrem Rand an einem Teil des Schalters abstützt und dabei so auf die Federscheibe einwirkt, dass diese von ihrer ersten in ihre zweite stabile Konfiguration umspringt, wobei weiter vorzugsweise die Schnappscheibe und die Federscheibe über ihr jeweiliges Zentrum an dem beweglichen Kontaktglied festgelegt sind.It is also preferred if the snap disk is supported with its edge on a part of the switch during the transition from its low-temperature configuration to its high-temperature configuration and acts on the spring washer in such a way that it jumps from its first to its second stable configuration, with the further preferred Snap disk and the spring washer are fixed via their respective center on the movable contact member.
Hier ist von Vorteil, dass für den neuen Schalter weitgehend übliche temperaturabhängige Schaltwerke verwendet werden können, so dass der konstruktive Aufwand für die Aufnahme der Serienfertigung des neuen Schalters gering ist.The advantage here is that largely customary temperature-dependent switching mechanisms can be used for the new switch, so that the design effort for starting the series production of the new switch is low.
Gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung ist es bevorzugt, dass das bewegliche Kontaktglied ein mit dem ersten Kontakt zusammenwirkendes bewegliches Kontaktteil umfasst, und dass die Federscheibe mit dem zweiten Kontakt zusammenwirkt, wobei ferner bevorzugt ist, dass die Federscheibe zumindest in ihrer ersten Konfiguration über ihren Rand elektrisch mit dem zweiten Kontakt in Verbindung steht.According to a further embodiment, it is preferred that the movable contact member comprises a movable contact part that cooperates with the first contact, and that the spring washer cooperates with the second contact, further preferred is that the spring washer is electrically connected to the second contact via its edge, at least in its first configuration.
Diese Konfiguration ist prinzipiell aus der
In einer alternativen Ausgestaltung umfasst das bewegliche Kontaktglied ein mit beiden Kontakten zusammenwirkendes Stromübertragungsglied.In an alternative embodiment, the movable contact member comprises a current transmission member that interacts with both contacts.
Hier ist von Vorteil, dass der Schalter erheblich höhere Ströme führen kann als der aus der
Weiterhin ist es bevorzugt, dass an einer Innenseite des Oberteils der erste Kontakt oder jeder der beiden Kontakte angeordnet ist.Furthermore, it is preferred that the first contact or each of the two contacts is arranged on an inside of the upper part.
Diese Maßnahme ist konstruktiv an sich bekannt, sie sorgt bei dem Schalter dafür, dass beim Montieren des Oberteils an dem Unterteil gleichzeitig auch die geometrisch richtige Zuordnung zwischen dem ersten Kontakt oder dem ersten und dem zweiten Kontakt zu dem jeweiligen Kontaktglied bzw. Stromübertragungsglied hergestellt wird.This measure is structurally known per se; in the case of the switch, it ensures that when the upper part is mounted on the lower part, the geometrically correct association between the first contact or the first and second contact with the respective contact element or current transmission element is established at the same time.
Weitere Vorteile ergeben sich aus der Beschreibung und der beigefügten Zeichnungen.Further advantages emerge from the description and the attached drawings.
Es versteht sich, dass die vorstehend genannten und die nachstehend noch zu erläuternden Merkmale nicht nur in der jeweils angegebenen Kombination, sondern auch in anderen Kombinationen oder in Alleinstellung verwendbar sind, ohne den Rahmen der vorliegenden Erfindung zu verlassen.It goes without saying that the features mentioned above and those yet to be explained below can be used not only in the respectively specified combination, but also in other combinations or on their own, without departing from the scope of the present invention.
Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung sind in der Zeichnung dargestellt und werden in der nachfolgenden Beschreibung näher erläutert. Es zeigen:
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- a plan view from above of a locking element used in the switch according to the invention according to a first embodiment; and
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- a plan view from above of the locking element used in the switch according to the invention according to a second embodiment.
In
Der Schalter 10 weist ein Gehäuse 12 auf, in dem ein temperaturabhängiges Schaltwerk 14 angeordnet ist. Das Gehäuse 12 umfasst ein topfartiges Unterteil 16 sowie ein Oberteil 18, das durch einen umgebogenen oder umgebördelten Rand 20 an dem Unterteil 16 gehalten wird.The
In dem in
Die Isolierfolie 24 sorgt für eine elektrische Isolation des Oberteils 18 gegenüber dem Unterteil 16. Ebenso sorgt die Isolierfolie 24 auch für eine mechanische Abdichtung, die verhindert, dass Flüssigkeiten oder Verunreinigungen von außen in das Gehäuseinnere eintreten.The insulating
Da das Unterteil 16 und das Oberteil 18 in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel jeweils aus elektrisch leitendem Material gefertigt sind, kann über ihre Außenflächen thermischer Kontakt zu einem zu schützenden elektrischen Gerät hergestellt werden. Die Außenflächen dienen gleichzeitig auch dem elektrischen Außenanschluss des Schalters 10.Since the
Außen an dem Oberteil 18 kann, wie in
Das Schaltwerk 14 weist eine Federscheibe 28 sowie eine temperaturabhängigen Schnappscheibe 30 auf. Die Federscheibe 28 ist vorzugsweise als bistabile Federscheibe ausgestaltet. Sie weist demnach zwei temperaturunabhängig stabile geometrische Konfigurationen auf. In
Die Federscheibe 28 liegt mit ihrem Rand 32 auf einer im Unterteil 16 ausgebildeten umlaufenden Schulter 34 auf und ist zwischen dieser Schulter 34 und dem Distanzring 22 eingeklemmt. Die Schnappscheibe 30 liegt mit ihrem Rand 36 auf einer weiteren Schulter 38 auf, die ebenfalls umlaufend in dem Unterteil 16 ausgebildet ist.The
Mit ihrem Zentrum 40 ist die Federscheibe 28 an einem beweglichen Kontaktglied 42 des Schaltwerks 14 festgelegt. Die Schnappscheibe 30 ist mit ihrem Zentrum 44 ebenfalls an diesem Kontaktglied 42 festgelegt. Auf diese Weise ist das temperaturabhängige Schaltwerk 14 eine unverlierbare Einheit aus Kontaktglied 42, Federscheibe 28 und Schnappscheibe 30. Bei der Montage des Schalters 10 kann das Schaltwerk 14 also als Einheit unmittelbar in das Unterteil 16 eingelegt werden.With its
An seiner Oberseite weist das bewegliche Kontaktglied 42 ein bewegliches Kontaktteil 46 auf. Das bewegliche Kontaktteil 46 arbeitet mit einem festen Gegenkontakt 48 zusammen, der innen an dem Oberteil 18 angeordnet ist. Dieser Gegenkontakt 48 wird vorliegend auch als erster stationärer Kontakt bezeichnet. Als zweiter stationärer Kontakt 50 dient die Außenseite des Unterteils 16.The
In der in
In der geschlossenen Tieftemperaturstellung des Schalters 10 gemäß
Erhöht sich nun die Temperatur des zu schützenden Gerätes und damit die Temperatur des Schalters 10 sowie der darin angeordneten Schnappscheibe 30, so schnappt diese von der in
Wenn sich das zu schützende Gerät und damit der Schalter 10 samt Schnappscheibe 30 dann wieder abkühlen, so schnappt die Schnappscheibe 30 wieder in ihre Tieftemperaturstellung um, wie sie beispielsweise in
Die Schließsperre 52 weist ein im Wesentlichen platten- oder scheibenförmiges Arretierelement 54 auf, das in dem in
Bei dem in
Das Arretierelement 54 lässt sich samt erstem Rastglied 58 bei der Montage des Schalters 10 als separates Bauteil in das Unterteil 16 einsetzen und dann mit der Innenbodenfläche 56 verschweißen oder verlöten. Hierdurch ist das Arretierelement 54 am Unterteil fixiert.The locking
Wie insbesondere aus
Um ein möglichst einfaches Verrasten zwischen den beiden Rastgliedern 58, 60 zu ermöglichen, sind die Federkrallen 62 vorzugsweise elastisch federnd ausgestaltet. Sobald sich der Anker 66 beim Öffnen des Schalters 10 in den Zwischenraum zwischen die Federkrallen 62 bewegt, werden diese radial nach außen aufgespreizt und schnappen dann wieder radial nach innen in die am Anker 66 vorgesehene Rastnase 64, sobald sich das bewegliche Kontaktglied 42 samt Anker 66 genügend weit nach unten bewegt hat (siehe
Das Verrasten der Federkrallen 62 mit der Rastnase 64 lässt sich weiterhin dadurch erleichtern, wenn das untere Ende 63 des beweglichen Kontaktglieds 42 bzw. des Ankers 66 rund, spitz oder kegelstumpfförmig zulaufend ist, da der Anker 66 beim Öffnen des Schalters 10 dann ohne großen Widerstand an den Federkrallen 62 vorbeibewegt werden kann, bis diese mit der Rastnase 64 verrasten.The locking of the
Das Arretierelement 54 kann bis auf das erste Rastglied 58 bzw. die Federkrallen 62 platten- oder scheibenförmig ausgestaltet sein. Bei dem in
In dem in
Zum Verklemmen des Arretierelements 54 wird ein Distanzelement 72 verwendet. Dieses Distanzelement 72 ist vorzugsweise als Distanzring ausgestaltet. Der Distanzring 72 kann beispielsweise mittels Presspassung in dem Unterteil 16 fixiert sein.A
Das im Wesentlichen scheibenförmige Arretierelement 54 wird somit zwischen dem Distanzelement 72 und der Innenbodenfläche 56 des Unterteils 16 eingeklemmt. Da hier ein stoffschlüssiges Verbinden des Arretierelements 54 mit dem Unterteil 16 entfallen kann, lässt sich diese Art der Ausführung des Schalters 10 noch einfacher fertigen als die in
Das Distanzelement 72 bietet zudem den Vorteil, dass sich je nach Höhe des Distanzelements 72 die Position des Schaltwerks 14 einstellen lässt. Die Schnappscheibe 30 liegt in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel mit ihrem Rand 36 auf dem Distanzelement 72 auf.The
Das Distanzelement 72 ist vorzugsweise aus elektrisch isolierendem Material gefertigt. Zumindest lässt sich der Ohm'sche Widerstand des Distanzelements 72 derart einstellen, dass verhindert wird, dass die auf dem Distanzelement 72 aufliegende Schnappscheibe 30 in geschlossenem Zustand des Schalters von Strom durchflossen wird. Hierdurch wird die Lebensdauer der Schnappscheibe 30 verlängert.The
Die Verwendung des Distanzelements 72 bietet den weiteren Vorteil, dass die sonst vorzusehende Schulter 38 entfallen kann (vgl.
Das bewegliche Kontaktglied 42' weist zusätzlich einen Ring 74 auf, der das Kontaktglied 42' umgibt. Dieser Ring 74 ist vorzugsweise auf das Kontaktglied 42' aufgepresst.The movable contact member 42 'additionally has a
Der Ring 74 weist eine umlaufende Schulter 76 auf, auf der die Schnappscheibe 30 mit ihrem Zentrum 44 aufliegt. Die Federscheibe 28 wird zwischen dem Ring 74 und dem oberen verbreiterten Abschnitt des Kontaktglieds 42' eingeklemmt. Auf diese Weise ist das temperaturabhängige Schaltwerk 14' aus
Im Bereich des unteren Endes des Kontaktglieds 42' ist das zweite Rastglied 60' angeordnet. Dieses kann einstückig mit dem Kontaktglied 42' ausgestaltet sein, an dem Kontaktglied 42' unmittelbar befestigt oder an dem Ring 74 befestigt sein.The second latching member 60 'is arranged in the region of the lower end of the contact member 42'. This can be designed in one piece with the
Das zweite Rastglied 60' weist hier vorzugsweise eine oder mehrere Federzungen 78 auf. Diese Federzungen 78 wirken im Sinne der Schließsperre 52' in geöffnetem Zustand des Schalters mit dem ersten Rastglied 58' des Arretierelements 54' zusammen.The
Das Arretierelement 54' ist in diesem Fall als Kreisscheibe mit einem zentralen Loch 80 ausgestaltet. Das Arretierelement 54' ist in
In diesem Ausführungsbeispiel wirkt also das Loch 80 bzw. der das Loch 80 umgebende Innenrand 82 des Arretierelements 54' als zweites Rastglied 60 das mit den Federzungen 78 zur Realisierung der Schließsperre 52' zusammenwirkt.In this embodiment, the
Das scheibenförmige Arretierelement 54' ist in dem in
Das erste Distanzelement 84 liegt auf der Innenbodenfläche 56 des Unterteils 16 auf und ist unterhalb des Arretierelements 54' angeordnet. Das zweite Distanzelement 86 ist oberhalb des Arretierelements 54' angeordnet. Auf dem zweiten Distanzelement 86 liegt ein Teil des Schaltwerks 14', in diesem Fall der äußere Rand 36 der Schnappscheibe 30 auf. Beide Distanzelemente 84, 86 sind vorzugsweise als Distanzringe ausgestaltet.The
Die Schließsperre 52' wirkt ansonsten in der zuvor erwähnten Weise und arretiert das Schaltwerk 14', nachdem der Schalter 10 mithilfe der Schnappscheibe 30 temperaturbedingt geöffnet wurde.The
Bei dem in
Das Unterteil 16" ist wiederum aus elektrisch leitendem Material. Das flach ausgestaltete Oberteil 18" ist hier hingegen aus elektrisch isolierendem Material gefertigt. Es wird durch einen umgebogenen Rand 88 an dem Unterteil 16" gehalten.The
Zwischen dem Oberteil 18" und dem Unterteil 16" ist auch hier ein Distanzring 22" vorgesehen, der das Oberteil 18" gegenüber dem Unterteil 16" beabstandet hält. Auf seiner Innenseite weist das Oberteil 18" einen ersten stationären Kontakt 48" sowie einen zweiten stationären Kontakt 50" auf. Die Kontakte 48" und 50" sind als Nieten ausgebildet, die sich durch das Oberteil 18" hindurch erstrecken und außen in den Köpfen 92, 94 enden, die dem Außenanschluss des Schalters 10 dienen.Between the
Das bewegliche Kontaktglied 42" umfasst hier ein Stromübertragungsglied 96, das in dem in
Der wesentliche Vorteil des in
Es versteht sich, dass nicht nur die in
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wobei das Schaltwerk (14) in seiner ersten Schaltstellung das bewegliche Kontaktglied (42) gegen den ersten Kontakt (48) drückt und dabei über das Kontaktglied (42) eine elektrisch leitende Verbindung zwischen den beiden Kontakten (48, 50) herstellt, und in seiner zweiten Schaltstellung das bewegliche Kontaktglied (42) zu dem ersten Kontakt (48) beabstandet hält,
wobei eine Schließsperre (52) vorgesehen ist, die ein erneutes Schließen eines einmal geöffneten Schalters (10) verhindert, in dem sie das Schaltwerk (14) in dessen zweiter Schaltstellung dauerhaft mechanisch arretiert,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Schließsperre (52) ein im Wesentlichen scheiben- oder plattenförmiges Arretierelement (54) aufweist, das örtlich zwischen dem Schaltwerk (14) und einer Innenbodenfläche (56) des Unterteils (16) angeordnet ist, in dem Unterteil geklemmt angeordnet und/oder mit diesem stoffschlüssig verbunden ist und ein erstes Rastglied (58) aufweist, das mit einem an dem beweglichen Kontaktglied (42) angeordneten zweiten Rastglied (60) in der zweiten Schaltstellung zusammenwirkt, um das Schaltwerk (14) zu arretieren.Temperature-dependent switch (10) with a housing (12) which has an upper part (18) and a lower part (16) closed by the upper part (18), a first and a second stationary contact (48, 50) is arranged, of which at least the first stationary contact (48) is arranged on the upper part (18), and wherein a temperature-dependent switching mechanism (14) with a movable contact member (42) is arranged in the housing (12),
wherein the switching mechanism (14) in its first switching position presses the movable contact member (42) against the first contact (48) and thereby establishes an electrically conductive connection between the two contacts (48, 50) via the contact member (42), and in its the second switching position keeps the movable contact member (42) spaced from the first contact (48),
a closing lock (52) is provided which prevents a switch (10) that has been opened again from being closed by permanently mechanically locking the switching mechanism (14) in its second switch position,
characterized in that the locking device (52) has an essentially disk-shaped or plate-shaped locking element (54) which is arranged locally between the switching mechanism (14) and an inner bottom surface (56) of the lower part (16), is arranged clamped in the lower part and / or is cohesively connected to this and has a first latching member (58) which interacts with a second latching member (60) arranged on the movable contact member (42) in the second switching position in order to lock the switching mechanism (14).
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