EP3996121B1 - Steuerungs- und/oder signalhilfsmittel, das an seinem montageumfang zugänglich ist und verfahren zur montage auf einem rohrförmigen träger - Google Patents

Steuerungs- und/oder signalhilfsmittel, das an seinem montageumfang zugänglich ist und verfahren zur montage auf einem rohrförmigen träger Download PDF

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EP3996121B1
EP3996121B1 EP21206256.6A EP21206256A EP3996121B1 EP 3996121 B1 EP3996121 B1 EP 3996121B1 EP 21206256 A EP21206256 A EP 21206256A EP 3996121 B1 EP3996121 B1 EP 3996121B1
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H9/00—Details of switching devices, not covered by groups H01H1/00 - H01H7/00
    • H01H9/02—Bases, casings, or covers
    • H01H9/06—Casing of switch constituted by a handle serving a purpose other than the actuation of the switch, e.g. by the handle of a vacuum cleaner
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/02—Details
    • H01H13/04—Cases; Covers
    • H01H13/08—Casing of switch constituted by a handle serving a purpose other than the actuation of the switch
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H9/00—Details of switching devices, not covered by groups H01H1/00 - H01H7/00
    • H01H9/02—Bases, casings, or covers
    • H01H9/06—Casing of switch constituted by a handle serving a purpose other than the actuation of the switch, e.g. by the handle of a vacuum cleaner
    • H01H2009/068—Casing of switch constituted by a handle serving a purpose other than the actuation of the switch, e.g. by the handle of a vacuum cleaner with switches mounted on a handlebar, e.g. for motorcycles, fork lift trucks, etc.
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/02—Details
    • H01H13/023—Light-emitting indicators
    • H01H2013/026—Light-emitting indicators with two or more independent lighting elements located inside the push button switch that illuminate separate zones of push buttons
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2231/00—Applications
    • H01H2231/026—Car
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H9/00—Details of switching devices, not covered by groups H01H1/00 - H01H7/00
    • H01H9/16—Indicators for switching condition, e.g. "on" or "off"
    • H01H9/161—Indicators for switching condition, e.g. "on" or "off" comprising light emitting elements

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  • the present invention relates to the technical field of mounting on a tubular support, of a control, signaling and/or warning auxiliary in the general sense, taking the form, for example, of a luminous switch and/or an audible warning light or not.
  • the object of the invention finds a particularly advantageous application, but not exclusively, for mounting an auxiliary on a tubular support accessible over all or part of its periphery.
  • a preferred application relates to the mounting of a control auxiliary signaling an intention to stop a public transport vehicle for passengers and/or allowing a door opening control.
  • the actuation button of such a control auxiliary is accessible to a passenger positioned opposite or practically opposite the button.
  • it appears difficult for passengers to access the button for actuating the control auxiliary because of the parking of passengers in front of the control auxiliary.
  • the present invention aims to remedy the drawbacks of the prior art by proposing a new control auxiliary designed to be easily mounted on a tubular support while being easily accessible over the major part or even over the entire periphery of the tubular support.
  • control auxiliary is intended to be fixed on a tubular support and comprises a series of modules each provided with a body forming a support, these bodies being movable between them to occupy an unfolded position or a rolled up position. to form together a sleeve intended to surround the tubular support, the auxiliary comprising a device for holding the bodies in the rolled-up position.
  • the bodies are attached to each other in the unfolded position and in the rolled-up position and at least two modules are each equipped with at least one actuation button connected to an electrical control circuit supported by the body and delivering a output signal when the corresponding key is pressed to control at least one piece of equipment for implementing a functionality.
  • all the modules are each equipped with at least one actuation button connected to an electrical control circuit supported by the body.
  • the modules include actuation keys grouped by category so that the keys belonging to the same category are capable of activating the same functionality, the electrical control circuits being configured so that, when any of the of the keys of a category, deliver an output signal controlling the corresponding functionality.
  • the control circuits are electrically connected by a cable, to an electrical output connector to which at least one external device executing a functionality is intended to be connected.
  • the modules are provided with internal equipment for implementing at least one functionality activated using an actuation key fitted to the modules and the electrical control circuits are configured for, when any of the keys of a category are pressed, ensuring the control of the internal equipment for implementing the functionality of all the modules provided with the keys of this category.
  • the auxiliary comprises, as a device for maintaining the bodies in the rolled-up position, interlocking elements arranged in a complementary manner on the bodies to lock them together, the interlocking elements cooperating with each other when these bodies are shaped to form a sleeve intended to surround the tubular support.
  • the auxiliary comprises, as a device for holding the bodies in the rolled-up position, a clamp adapted to hold the bodies in the form of a sleeve and positioned in a groove arranged at each of the ends of the bodies.
  • the bodies are attached to each other while being movable to each other, using permanent and/or removable holding systems.
  • the bodies are configured to together form a sleeve closed according to a circumference of 360° to completely surround the tubular support.
  • the bodies In the case where the auxiliary is mounted on a tubular support of circular section, the bodies have an arcuate profile each extending over an angular range of 360° divided by the number of actuation modules.
  • the auxiliary comprises, as equipment for implementing a functionality, semiconductor light sources controlled by the electrical control circuits and suitable for illuminating at least one zone of backlighting of bodies made of an optical propagation material.
  • each body has a first backlight zone formed by an edging extending on one side of the body, from one end to the other end of the body.
  • the electrical control circuits are provided with first semiconductor light sources suitable for illuminating first backlighting zones according to a color as a function of an actuation state of at least one key or two different colors depending on each actuation state of at least one key.
  • the electrical control circuits are provided with second semiconductor light sources suitable for illuminating, upon actuation of at least one actuation key, at least one backlight zone for color-blind persons equipping each module provided with an actuation key.
  • the modules are each provided with a protective bezel leaving the backlighting zones visible.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide an assembly of an auxiliary according to the invention with a tubular support using a fixing system ensuring the anchoring of at least one module on the tubular support.
  • the modules are held tight against the tubular support using clamps holding the bodies in contact with the tubular support.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a method for simple mounting of a control auxiliary on a tubular support.
  • At least one clamping collar is positioned around the bodies to keep them resting on the tubular support.
  • the object of the invention relates to a control, signaling and/or warning auxiliary 1, intended to be fixed on a tubular support 2 in the general sense.
  • the tubular support 2 is a bar of circular section.
  • the tubular support 2 may have a cross section different from a circular cross section such as a square or rectangular section for example.
  • This control auxiliary 1 is made up of a series of modules 3 attached to each other to form a single piece, facilitating its handling when it is mounted around the tubular support 2 in order to partially or preferably completely surround it.
  • the control auxiliary 1 comprises three modules 3 adapted to completely surround the tubular support 2.
  • the control auxiliary 1 extends over 360° but it is clear that a control auxiliary can be provided with a series of modules 3 covering an angular range less than 360°.
  • all the modules 3 have the same range of angular extension so that each module 3 extends over an angular range of 120° in the example of an auxiliary provided with three modules 3. It is clear that modules 3 could be provided with different angular extension ranges and/or a different number of modules 3.
  • each module 3 is provided with a body 4 forming a support.
  • the bodies 4 of these different modules 3 are attached to each other while being movable between them so as to be able to occupy either a first so-called unfolded position as illustrated for example in figures 4 to 6 or either a second so-called rolled-up position to form a tubular sleeve surrounding the tubular support 2 as illustrated for example in figure 2 , 3 And 9 to 12 .
  • the control auxiliary 1 comprises three bodies 4 configured to together form a closed sleeve along a circumference of 360° to completely surround the tubular support 2.
  • Each body 4 extends over a angular range of 360° divided by the number of modules 3.
  • each body 4 extends substantially over an angular range of 120°.
  • each body 4 has a profile in the form of an arc of a circle making it possible to adapt to the tubular profile of circular section presented by the tubular support 2.
  • Each body 4 thus has a so-called internal concave face intended to be directed towards the tubular support 2 and a so-called external convex face facing the external environment of the tubular support.
  • the bodies 4 can have different shapes to adapt or not to the profile of the tubular support 2.
  • Each body 4 has between its two internal and external opposite faces, a reduced thickness of a few mm for example.
  • Each body 4 has in the illustrated example an elongated shape, comprising a first transverse edge 4a delimiting a first end and a second transverse edge 4b delimiting a second end opposite the first end of the body. These first and second edges 4a, 4b are said transverse considering the longitudinal axis of the tubular support 2.
  • Each body 4 also has a first longitudinal edge 4c and, opposite, a second longitudinal edge 4d. Each longitudinal edge 4c and 4d extends from one transverse edge 4a to the other 4b.
  • the transverse edges 4a and 4b are rectilinear and parallel to each other while the longitudinal edges 4c and 4d of a body have complementary non-rectilinear contours to allow interlocking or congruence between a first longitudinal edge 4c of a body and a second longitudinal edge 4d of the adjacent body.
  • the bodies 4 are positioned side by side (with a central body bordered on either side by side bodies in the example shown) so as to obtain an alternation between the first longitudinal edges 4c and the second longitudinal edges 4d bodies 4.
  • These longitudinal edges 4c, 4d have contours or profiles that can have various shapes such as pure rectilinear or rectilinear associated with curvatures.
  • each body 4 has the general shape of an S.
  • the longitudinal edges 4c, 4d of each body 4 have from the second transverse edge 4b, long parallel rectilinear contours between them to define a 4th main part of generally rectangular shape.
  • the longitudinal edges 4c, 4d of each body 4 have, from the first transverse edge 4a, short rectilinear contours parallel to each other to define a deviated part 4f offset with respect to the main part 4e.
  • the longitudinal edges 4c, 4d of each body 4 have, between the short rectilinear contours and the long rectilinear contours, S-shaped contours defining between them a connection zone between the main part 4e and the deviated part 4f.
  • the short rectilinear contour of the second longitudinal edge 4d is offset to substantially extend in the middle of the 4th main part of the body 4 ( figure 1 ).
  • the bodies 4 of the modules 3 are attached to each other by being movable or articulated to each other using holding systems 6a, 6b made in any appropriate manner.
  • These holding systems 6a, 6b can be made directly during the manufacture of the bodies 4 and/or be added to the bodies 4 after their manufacture.
  • these holding systems 6a, 6b can have a permanent or removable character as will be better understood in the following description.
  • the holding systems 6a, 6b hold the bodies 4 together so that they can be folded or articulated to pass from an unfolded position to a rolled-up position to form a sleeve surrounding the tubular support 2.
  • the holding systems 6a are formed by links fixed to two adjacent bodies 4, namely between the central body 4 and each lateral body 4.
  • the central body 4 is provided with two links 6a fixed at these longitudinal edges and also fixed on the two side bodies 4 mounted on either side of this central body.
  • These bodies 4 are also kept attached to each other by means of closing loops 6b ensuring the maintenance of the central body 4 with an adjacent body 4.
  • each body 4 is arranged to have a hole 4t opening on the external and internal faces, at the level of the corners delimited by the second transverse edge 4b and the longitudinal edges 4c, 4d.
  • the closing loops 6b are intended to be removed after the auxiliary has been fitted on the tubular support 2 as will be better understood in the following description.
  • control auxiliary can be, before its assembly on the tubular support 2, easily handled insofar as it forms a single piece in several parts which can be easily folded to form a sleeve intended to surround the tubular support 2.
  • the control auxiliary includes a device for holding the bodies 4 in the rolled-up position, that is to say in the form of a rigid tubular sleeve.
  • the control auxiliary comprises, as a device for holding the bodies 4 in the rolled-up position, interlocking elements 8a, 8b arranged in a complementary manner on the bodies 4 to lock them together. These interlocking elements 8a, 8b are arranged to cooperate with each other when these bodies are shaped in the form of a sleeve surrounding the tubular support. These interlocking elements 8a, 8b make it possible to maintain these bodies 4 in the locked position to together form a rigid tubular structure.
  • these interlocking elements are formed by ribs 8a provided locally on the second longitudinal edges 4d of the bodies 4 and intended to cooperate with complementary housings 8b provided on the first longitudinal edges 4c of the bodies so that the engagement of a rib 8a in a housing 8b can allow the blocking of two adjacent bodies together.
  • the control auxiliary also comprises, as a device for holding the bodies 4 in the rolled-up position, a groove 9 arranged at each of the ends of the bodies 4, parallel to the transverse edges 4a and 4b, to ensure the positioning of a clamp 11 adapted to hold the bodies in the form of a tight sleeve against the tubular support 2.
  • each groove 9 opens into one or more bridges 12 arranged punctually in the bodies so as to hold the clamps 11 in position inside the grooves 9.
  • At least two modules 3 are each equipped with at least one actuation button 14 connected to an electrical control circuit 15 supported by the body 4 and delivering an output signal when the corresponding key 14 for controlling at least one piece of equipment for implementing a functionality.
  • all the modules 3 of the auxiliary 1 are equipped with at least one actuating key 14. Such a variant embodiment makes it possible to distribute the actuating keys along the entire periphery of the auxiliary.
  • a key 14 of a module 3 leads the electrical control circuit 15 which is connected to it, to control the associated functionality(ies) or more precisely, at least one equipment for implementing the a feature.
  • This equipment for implementing a functionality can be internal or external to the control auxiliary 1.
  • a key 14 can have the function of indicating to a driver of a vehicle, in the form of the lighting of a luminous message, the intention of a person to get out of the vehicle at the next stop.
  • the control auxiliary 1 delivers, when this key is pressed, a control signal to equipment external to the auxiliary, such as an electrical circuit allowing the lighting of the luminous message.
  • a key 14 can have the function of illuminating at least part of the auxiliary.
  • the associated control circuit 15 delivers a command to equipment internal to the auxiliary for the implementation of this functionality, such as an electrical circuit equipped with light sources.
  • the equipment can implement diversified functionalities other than those mentioned by way of example, such as the emission of a sound, a vibration or the opening of doors for example.
  • each module 3 is equipped with a single actuation key 14 and all the actuation keys 14 ensure the implementation of identical functionalities.
  • the control auxiliary 1 delivers, via an electrical control circuit 15, an output signal making it possible to control the same functionality or the same set of functionalities.
  • each actuation key 14 controls external equipment for implementing a first functionality (ignition circuit a message informing of a stop request) and two internal equipment for implementing a second functionality (ignition of all the modules as soon as a key 14 is activated).
  • control auxiliary can be equipped with actuation keys 14 making it possible to carry out different functions so that the actuation of a key allows the execution of a function which is different from a function implemented by another key.
  • the various actuation keys 14 are grouped by category so that the keys 14 belonging to the same category are capable of activating the same functionality or a set of identical functionalities whereas the keys 14 of two distinct categories carry out different functionalities.
  • These keys of different categories can be mounted on the same module 3 or on different modules 3.
  • a control button requesting a stop can be mounted on two modules 3 while the third module 3 is equipped with a button controlling the opening of the doors.
  • the same module 3 can be equipped with two control keys 14 belonging to two different categories such as those requesting a stop and controlling the opening of doors.
  • Each actuation key 14 can be made in any suitable way by constituting, for example, a movable key with a linear stroke such as a push button or a sensitive key, or even without contact.
  • This actuation key 14 generally has two states, an idle state and an actuated state resulting in the generation of a control output signal.
  • the actuation key 14 can have a number of different operating states.
  • each actuation key 14 comprises a support plate 14a for a user cooperating with one or more electrical contacts 14b connected to the electrical control circuit 15 ( figure 7 ).
  • the actuating key 14 is movable in translation in approach-separation relative to the electrical control circuit 15 fixed on the body 4.
  • the actuating key 14 is mounted on the side of the face external of the body 4 to be accessible on the outside of the auxiliary 1.
  • the support plate 14a is retained and movably mounted relative to the electrical control circuit 15, in any appropriate manner.
  • each electrical control circuit 15 is made in the form of a printed circuit 15i on which various components and electrical contacts 14b are mounted.
  • Each printed circuit 15i is fixed in any appropriate manner to a body 4.
  • each printed circuit 15i is mounted inside a 4l housing arranged in the body from its convex face.
  • each printed circuit 15i is fixed by snap-fastening in the body 4, using teeth arranged in the body 4 and cooperating with the edge of the printed circuit.
  • the electrical control circuits 15 are electrically connected to each other by a harness or a connection cable such as a sheet 19 equipped with an electrical output connector 21. It should be understood that all the electrical control circuits 15 are electrically interconnected by a sheet 19 which is provided with the electrical output connector 21. As emerges more precisely from the figure 5 , the electrical control circuit of the central body 4 is connected to the electrical control circuit 15 of the adjacent modules via a cable 19 allowing electrical connection of the three control circuits 15 of the auxiliary according to the invention.
  • This electrical output connector 21 allows in particular the connection of the electrical control circuits 15 to a source of electrical energy.
  • the auxiliary 1 can be equipped internally with a source of electrical energy that can be rechargeable, possibly remotely.
  • the electrical output connector 21 also allows the connection of the auxiliary to at least one external equipment allowing the implementation of a functionality as already explained.
  • the connector of the electrical circuit allowing the lighting of the luminous message signaling the intention of a person to get out of the vehicle at the next stop.
  • the control auxiliary 1 is provided with at least one internal equipment for implementing at least one second functionality activated using an actuation key 14.
  • At least one module and, preferably, all the modules 3 are provided with a internal equipment for implementing at least this second functionality activated using an actuation key 14 fitted to the modules.
  • each actuation key 14 fitted to a module 3 ensures the control of an external equipment for implementing a first functionality (ignition circuit of a message informing of a stop request by example as explained above) and at least one internal equipment for implementing a second functionality, namely in the example illustrated, the lighting of all the modules 3 upon activation of a key 14.
  • the electrical control circuits 15 are configured to, upon actuation of any one of the keys 14 belonging to the same category, ensure the control of the internal equipment for implementing the functionality of all the modules equipped with the keys of this category.
  • each module 3 is provided with a first internal ignition device called for the actuation state of the key 14 and advantageously with a second internal ignition device called for color blindness. These two internal devices are controlled by the keys 14.
  • these internal devices of all the modules 3 are controlled in the same way as soon as a key 14 of one of the modules 3 is actuated.
  • the actuation of a key 14 causes a modification of the lighting of the control auxiliary 1.
  • the actuation of a key 14 causes a modification of the color of the lighting of the auxiliary control 1 considering that at rest of the keys 14, the auxiliary control was lit with a different color.
  • the actuation of a key 14 causes the lighting of the control auxiliary 1, considering that when the keys 14 were at rest, the control auxiliary was not lit.
  • the rest of the description describes an embodiment of a first internal ignition equipment called the actuation state of the key 14.
  • the bodies 4 are made of an optical propagation material making it possible to transmit the light coming from first semiconductor light sources 23a whose operation is controlled by the electrical circuits of control 15.
  • the first semiconductor light sources 23a are adapted to illuminate at least a first backlighting zone 25a provided in each body 4 to be visible from outside the control auxiliary 1.
  • Each body 4 thus constitutes a monolithic optical propagation or guiding element made of a transparent and/or translucent material.
  • the first semiconductor light sources 23a such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are mounted on the printed circuit 15i to advantageously edge-light the bodies 4 so that the latter conduct the light as far as a backlight zone.
  • LEDs light-emitting diodes
  • each body 4 has a first backlight zone 25a made in the form of an edging or a border extending on a longitudinal side of the body from one end of the body to the other. .
  • this first border 25a is produced along the second longitudinal edge 4d of each body 4, extending from one transverse edge to the other, slightly projecting from the outer face of the body 4 ( figure 7 ).
  • each body 4 can have several backlight zones 25a. For example, provision may also be made to create, as the first backlight zone 25a, all or part of the actuation key 14.
  • each body 4 has cavities 4n arranged so that the first semiconductor light sources 23a, mounted on the printed circuit 15i can extend into this cavity 4n and illuminate the body within its material.
  • Such first semiconductor light sources 23a are thus mounted on the face of the so-called internal printed circuit 15i, oriented towards the internal face of the body 4.
  • the first semiconductor light sources 23a which illuminate by the edge the body 4 are side-scattered to maximize the coupling of the light coming out of the light-emitting diodes.
  • Each body 4 is configured in such a way as to conduct the light coming from the first light sources to the first backlight zone 25a in an optimum manner.
  • the first semiconductor light sources 23a are controlled to illuminate or not the first backlight zones 25a depending on the state of actuation of at least one key 14 of the control auxiliary 1.
  • all the first backlight zones 25a of the bodies of the auxiliary have the same lighting state, depending on the actuation state of a key 14.
  • all the first backlight zones 25a of all the bodies 4 have the same illumination.
  • no key 14 is pressed, all the first backlight zones 25a of all the bodies 4 have the same illumination, different from the illumination when a key 14 is pressed.
  • all the first backlighting zones 25a have an illumination color.
  • all the first backlight zones 25a of all the modules 3 are lit according to a different color such as a red color for example.
  • the electrical control circuits 15 thus drive the first semiconductor light sources 23a as a function of the actuation state of a key 14.
  • These first semiconductor light sources 23a thus comprise light-emitting diodes emitting white light and light-emitting diodes emitting red light.
  • These first semiconductor light sources 23a can also comprise composite light-emitting diodes emitting two lights of different colors.
  • the first backlight zones 25a are not illuminated when the keys 14 are inactive. All the first backlight zones 25a are illuminated, for example in red, only when a key 14 is pressed.
  • each module 3 is provided with a second internal ignition device called for color blindness.
  • the control circuits 15 are provided with second semiconductor light sources 23b suitable for illuminating, as soon as at least one key 14 is pressed, at least one second backlight zone for the color-blind person 25b fitted to each actuation module provided with a key 14.
  • this second backlight zone for the color-blind person 25b is in the form of a luminous rectilinear line extending above each key 14.
  • each second backlight zone 25b is illuminated by second semiconductor light sources 23b such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs), mounted on the printed circuits 15i on the side of the external face of the printed circuit 15i ( figure 4 And 6 ).
  • second semiconductor light sources 23b are intended to directly illuminate a backlight zone for the color-blind person advantageously carried by a protective trim 30 intended to be fixed on the body 4 while leaving the first and second backlight zones 25a visible. , 25b.
  • the second backlighting zones for the color-blind 25b are made of a light-conducting material.
  • each second backlight zone for the color-blind person 25b is formed by a strip of transparent material housed in the bezel 30 to be located above the second semiconductor light sources 23b.
  • these second backlight zones for color blind people 25b are extinguished.
  • the lighting color of the second backlighting zones corresponds to the lighting color of the first backlighting zones 25a obtained when the key 14 is activated, namely red in the example described.
  • each support 4 is intended to receive a protective trim 30 making it possible to cover each body 4 in order to reveal only the plate 14a of the keys as well as the first zones and the second backlight zones 25a, 25b.
  • each protective trim 30 has a cutout 31 to allow the insertion of the support plate 14a of the control key 14.
  • the protective trims 30 are fixed to the bodies 4 of the auxiliary in any appropriate manner, for example using snap-fastening systems such as lugs or claws making it possible to hang each trim on its support 4.
  • the auxiliary 1 is intended to be fixed on the tubular support 2 using a fixing system 34 ensuring the anchoring on the tubular support 2.
  • An assembly is thus obtained comprising the auxiliary 1 in accordance with the invention fixed on a tubular support 2 using a fixing system 34.
  • the fixing system 34 can be made in any appropriate way to allow effective fixing of the auxiliary 1 on the tubular support 2.
  • the fixing system 34 is adapted to allow the mounting of the auxiliary 1 on the tubular support 2 by fixing only one module 3 on the tubular support 2.
  • the fastening system 34 comprises two screws 34a intended to be engaged in orifices 35 arranged to open onto the two faces of the bodies 4.
  • each body 4 has two orifices 35 arranged close to the transverse edges 4a, 4b.
  • These screws 34a are intended to cooperate with mounting holes 2a arranged in the tubular support 2 ( figure 8 ).
  • the tubular support 2 is also provided with a passage hole 2b to ensure the insertion of the electrical output connector 21 of the auxiliary 1 inside the tubular support 2.
  • the mounting of an auxiliary 1 on a tubular support 2 follows directly from the preceding description.
  • the mounting method consists in providing a tubular support 2 provided with the mounting holes 2a of the auxiliary as well as a passage hole 2b to allow the electrical connection of the electrical output connector 21 in particular to a source of electrical energy and to the external equipment for implementing a functionality.
  • auxiliary 1 can be handled easily insofar as it is in the form of a single piece in several parts which can be positioned flat next to each other.
  • the electrical output connector 21 of the auxiliary is connected to the connector of the outgoing external equipment through the passage hole 2b.
  • the electrical output connector 21 of the auxiliary is then inserted into the tubular support 2, through the passage hole 2b.
  • the various modules 3 of the auxiliary are moved or shaped so as to together form a sleeve surrounding the tubular support as illustrated for example in figure 9 .
  • the interlocking elements 8a, 8b cooperate with each other to lock the modules 3 together so as to form a rigid sleeve.
  • the auxiliary 1 is positioned so as to be able to put the assembly screws 34a in place in the holes 2a of the tubular support 2 by first passing through the orifices 35 ( figure 9 ). After screwing in the screws, the auxiliary 1 is thus firmly anchored on the tubular support 2, both in rotation and in movement along the tubular support 2.
  • the method consists in placing the clamps 11 around the bodies 4 to keep these bodies resting on the tubular support 2 ( figure 10 ). Prior to the installation of these clamps 11, the closure loops 6b are removed. As emerges from the figure 11 , the protective trims 30 can be put in place allowing the mounting screws 34a to be hidden in particular.
  • the maintenance of the bodies 4 resting on the tubular support 2 can be achieved without placing the clamps 11 around the bodies 4.
  • at least two and preferably all of the bodies 4 are fixed to the tubular support 2, using screws 34a intended to be engaged in the orifices 35 of each body 4.
  • mounting holes 2a are provided in the tubular support 2 to receive the fixing screws 34a engaged in the holes 35 of each body 4.

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  1. Hilfsmittel zur Steuerung mindestens einer Funktion, das dazu bestimmt ist, an einem rohrförmigen Träger (2) befestigt zu werden, und eine Reihe von Modulen (3) umfasst, die jeweils mit einem Körper (4) versehen sind, der einen Träger bildet, wobei diese Körper (4) untereinander beweglich sind, um eine entfaltete Position oder eine zusammengerollte Position einzunehmen, um zusammen eine Hülse zu bilden, die dazu bestimmt ist, den rohrförmigen Träger zu umgeben, wobei das Hilfsmittel eine Vorrichtung (8a, 8b, 11) umfasst, um die Körper in der zusammengerollten Position zu halten, wobei das Hilfsmittel dadurch gekennzeichnet ist, dass die Körper (4) in der entfalteten Position und in der zusammengerollten Position aneinander angebracht sind, und dadurch, dass mindestens zwei Module (3) jeweils mit mindestens einer Betätigungstaste (14) ausgerüstet sind, die mit einer elektrischen Steuerungsschaltung (15) verbunden ist, die durch den Körper (4) getragen wird und bei der Betätigung der entsprechenden Taste ein Ausgangssignal liefert, um die Steuerung von mindestens einer Ausrüstung zur Durchführung einer Funktion zu gewährleisten.
  2. Hilfsmittel nach Anspruch 1, wobei sämtliche Module jeweils mit mindestens einer Betätigungstaste (14) ausgerüstet sind, die mit einer elektrischen Steuerungsschaltung (15) verbunden ist, die durch den Körper (4) getragen wird.
  3. Hilfsmittel nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Module (3) Betätigungstasten (14) umfassen, die derart in Kategorien zusammengefasst sind, dass die Tasten, die zu einer selben Kategorie gehören, geeignet sind, eine selbe Funktion zu aktivieren, wobei die elektrischen Steuerungsschaltungen (15) dazu ausgestaltet sind, bei der Betätigung einer beliebigen von den Tasten (14) einer Kategorie ein Ausgangssignal zu liefern, das die Steuerung der entsprechenden Funktion gewährleistet.
  4. Hilfsmittel nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Steuerungsschaltungen (15) elektrisch durch eine Lage (19) mit einem elektrischen Ausgangsverbinder (21) verbunden sind, an den mindestens eine externe Ausrüstung, die eine Funktion ausführt, bestimmt ist, angeschlossen zu sein.
  5. Hilfsmittel nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Module (3) mit einer internen Ausrüstung zur Durchführung mindestens einer Funktion versehen sind, die mittels einer Betätigungstaste (14) aktiviert wird, mit der die Module ausgerüstet sind, und dadurch, dass die elektrischen Steuerungsschaltungen (15) dazu ausgestaltet sind, bei der Betätigung einer beliebigen von den Tasten (14) einer Kategorie, die Steuerung der internen Ausrüstung zur Durchführung der Funktion sämtlicher Module zu gewährleisten, die mit Tasten dieser Kategorie versehen sind.
  6. Hilfsmittel nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei es als Vorrichtung zum Halten der Körper in der zusammengerollten Position Elemente (8a, 8b) zum Ineinanderstecken umfasst, die auf sich ergänzende Weise auf den Körpern (4) eingerichtet sind, um sie untereinander zu blockieren, wobei die Elemente (8a, 8b) zum Ineinanderstecken untereinander zusammenwirken, wenn diese Körper (4) angepasst werden, um eine Hülse zu bilden, die dazu bestimmt ist, den rohrförmigen Träger zu umgeben.
  7. Hilfsmittel nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Körper (4) mittels dauerhafter und/oder abnehmbarer Haltesysteme aneinander befestigt sind und dabei untereinander beweglich sind.
  8. Hilfsmittel nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Körper (4) dazu ausgestaltet sind, zusammen eine entlang eines Umfangs von 360° geschlossene Hülse zu bilden, um den rohrförmigen Träger vollständig zu umgeben.
  9. Hilfsmittel nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei es als Ausrüstung zum Durchführen einer Funktion Halbleiter-Lichtquellen (23a, 23b) umfasst, die durch die elektrischen Steuerungsschaltungen (15) gelenkt werden und geeignet sind, zumindest eine Hintergrundbeleuchtungszone (25a, 25b) der Körper zu beleuchten, die aus einem optischen Ausbreitungsmaterial hergestellt sind.
  10. Hilfsmittel nach dem vorhergehenden Anspruch, wobei jeder Körper (4) eine erste Hintergrundbeleuchtungszone (25a) besitzt, die von einem Rand gebildet ist, der sich auf einer Seite des Körpers (4) von einem Ende zu dem anderen Ende des Körpers erstreckt.
  11. Hilfsmittel nach Anspruch 9, wobei die elektrischen Steuerungsschaltungen (15) mit ersten Halbleiter-Lichtquellen (23a) versehen sind, die geeignet sind, erste Hintergrundbeleuchtungszonen (25a) gemäß einer Farbe in Abhängigkeit von einem Betätigungszustand von mindestens einer Taste oder zwei unterschiedlichen Farben in Abhängigkeit von jedem Betätigungszustand von mindestens einer Taste zu beleuchten.
  12. Hilfsmittel nach einem der Ansprüche 9 bis 11, wobei die elektrischen Steuerungsschaltungen (15) mit zweiten Halbleiter-Lichtquellen (23b) versehen sind, die geeignet sind, ab der Betätigung von mindestens einer Betätigungstaste mindestens eine Hintergrundbeleuchtungszone (25b) für Farbenblinde zu beleuchten, mit der jedes mit einer Betätigungstaste versehene Modul ausgerüstet ist.
  13. Hilfsmittel nach einem der Ansprüche 9 bis 12, wobei die Module (3) jeweils mit einer Schutzzierblende (30) versehen sind, welche die Hintergrundbeleuchtungszonen sichtbar lässt.
  14. Anordnung eines Hilfsmittels nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche an einem rohrförmigen Träger (2) mittels eines Befestigungssystems (34), das die Verankerung von mindestens einem Modul an dem rohrförmigen Träger gewährleistet.
  15. Verfahren zur Montage eines Hilfsmittels (1) an einem rohrförmigen Träger (2), das die folgenden Schritte durchführt:
    - Bereitstellen eines rohrförmigen Trägers (3) zur Aufnahme eines mit einem elektrischen Ausgangsverbinder (21) versehenen Hilfsmittels,
    - Bereitstellen eines Hilfsmittels nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 13,
    - Anschließen des elektrischen Ausgangsverbinders (21) des Hilfsmittels an mindestens eine externe Ausrüstung, die eine Funktion durchführt,
    - Anpassen der Module (3), damit sie gemeinsam eine Hülse bilden, die den rohrförmigen Träger umgibt,
    - Verankern mindestens eines Moduls an dem rohrförmigen Träger mittels eines Befestigungssystems (34),
    - Ausrüsten zumindest gewisser der Module mit einer Schutzzierblende (30).
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