EP4295051A1 - Pump having a control panel - Google Patents

Pump having a control panel

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EP4295051A1
EP4295051A1 EP22707107.3A EP22707107A EP4295051A1 EP 4295051 A1 EP4295051 A1 EP 4295051A1 EP 22707107 A EP22707107 A EP 22707107A EP 4295051 A1 EP4295051 A1 EP 4295051A1
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Prior art keywords
touch
sensitive surface
pump
pump according
substrate
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German (de)
French (fr)
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David KRILL
Fred Brückmann
Federico Di Santo
Mattia LIBONI
Carlo PREARO
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KSB SE and Co KGaA
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KSB SE and Co KGaA
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Definitions

  • the invention relates to a pump, in particular a centrifugal pump, with a control panel for manual operation and/or configuration of the pump.
  • Pumps for different fields of application are operated either centrally via a controller or locally on the pump via a control panel attached there.
  • the latter is usually equipped with mechanical switches or key elements.
  • a mechanical adjusting wheel is used, which the operator can use to make a direct operating or configuration entry by turning it.
  • the current rotary position of the adjusting wheel allows conclusions to be drawn about the pump setting that has been made.
  • the object of the present invention is to revise the previous operating concept and to offer an innovative solution for the operator.
  • the control panel with at least one touch-sensitive surface for making user inputs.
  • the operator can use this area to operate the pump, for example, and/or make any configuration entries.
  • the touch-sensitive surface is designed as a touchpad, so that the user can ideally only use his fingers without any additional tools can make entries.
  • aids for example a so-called stylus, can be used.
  • a touch-sensitive surface does not require any mechanical movement kinematics, as is the case with conventional buttons, switches, etc.
  • the touch-sensitive surface of the pump according to the invention is additionally covered with a film that seals the surface from the environment.
  • the foil material in particular plastic, is suitable for effectively protecting the underlying surface against the ingress of water, in particular splashing water.
  • the film can seal the touch-sensitive surface in a splash-proof manner at least in accordance with IP44.
  • the foil must not impair the touch sensitivity of the surface, or only insignificantly, in order to enable smooth touch inputs by the operator.
  • the touch-sensitive surface is advantageously supplemented by one or more light sources whose emitted light can ideally be controlled as a function of subsequent user inputs.
  • the one or more light sources do not have to be located directly in the touch-sensitive surface, but instead can also be arranged in the immediate vicinity of the touch-sensitive surface or circumferentially around the touch-sensitive surface. This makes it possible to give the user visual feedback when a touch input is made.
  • a controller which evaluates subsequent touch inputs and, in response thereto, controls the one or more light sources in order to match the light output to the touch input.
  • the touch sensitivity can be realized by different technical concepts.
  • an embodiment based on the electrical capacitance is appropriate.
  • the touch-sensitive surface can be applied to a substrate as a carrier material.
  • electrodes are provided for this purpose, which build up a defined structure, for example a lattice structure, on the accessible substrate surface.
  • An arrangement of the lighting means, in particular LEDs, on the accessible substrate surface is not useful since the contact surface should be as smooth or flat as possible.
  • the lighting means in particular light-emitting diodes, be arranged on the underside of the substrate.
  • Adequate light transmission should be achieved via transparent partial areas of the substrate and/or dedicated gaps in the substrate in the area of the light-emitting diodes, in order to thereby enable a path for the light emitted by the light-emitting means to the outside into the operator's field of vision.
  • such an adjusting wheel is to be simulated by means of the touch-sensitive surface.
  • the technical means for providing the touch sensitivity are circular, in particular ring-shaped, in order to simulate the shape of the operating surface of an adjusting wheel.
  • a so-called touch ring is used, for example, whose electrodes are arranged in a ring shape in order to be able to detect capacitive changes caused by rotating touch inputs. Such a touch ring is then arranged on the surface of the substrate to be touched.
  • the arrangement of the lamps on the back of the substrate is also appropriately based on the shape of the switch to be simulated, in particular the setting wheel. Accordingly, the arrangement of the lamps is ring-shaped.
  • the diameter of the light ring can be equal to or larger than the diameter of the touch ring.
  • the distance between the lamps can be the same or variable, for example with an increasing or decreasing distance in the circular direction (clockwise or counterclockwise).
  • a PCB flex film can also be used.
  • a foil comprises the necessary building blocks with the desired arrangement for the shape of the touch-sensitive surface.
  • the film also includes the necessary light sources in the desired arrangement.
  • the foil applied to seal the touch-sensitive surface comprises at least partially transparent sections in order to ensure the necessary translucency in an embodiment of the invention with visual feedback.
  • the transparent areas of the applied sealing film ideally lie on the transparent areas or recesses of the substrate.
  • the film applied for sealing is preferably designed to be self-adhesive in order to keep the assembly process as simple and inexpensive as possible.
  • the pump it is equipped with an electronic housing that has the necessary electronics for controlling the pump inside.
  • the indentation is dimensioned in such a way that the touch-sensitive surface together with the foil can be embedded in the housing surface flush with the housing surface.
  • the surface indentation is usefully provided with at least one slot for the passage of any signal and power lines to connect the touch sensitive surface and/or the illuminant to a control board within the electronics housing.
  • a ribbon cable can be used for the necessary connection lines.
  • the connector of the substrate is on the underside of the substrate, ideally in the Area of at least one slot, so that the plug connection can ideally also be at least partially introduced into the slot.
  • the at least one touch-sensitive surface can be the sole operating element of the pump. Alternatively, however, the operating concept can be supplemented by additional mechanical operating elements. It is conceivable, for example, that at least one mechanical operating element is a membrane button.
  • the membrane button is preferably formed by the membrane for sealing the touch-sensitive surface.
  • the foil provides for a corresponding deformation, in particular thermal deformation, or embossing, whereby a kind of elastic “spring zone” can be created for realizing a minimal key travel.
  • the film can be multi-layered, at least in the area of the film button.
  • the circuit of the membrane button to be actuated can be part of the multilayer structure of the membrane or can be arranged on the substrate or another carrier material. Provision can preferably be made for the membrane button to be formed in the central area of the membrane and surrounded by the formed touch-sensitive surface.
  • the pump can be designed as a centrifugal pump, preferably as an inline centrifugal pump.
  • the pump can be a wet or dry-running pump.
  • the pump is particularly preferably designed as a circulation pump.
  • Figure 1 a plan view of an electronics housing component of a circulation pump according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 a bottom view of the electronics housing component according to FIG. 1 and
  • Figure 3 a sectional view through the electronics housing component according to
  • FIG. 1 shows the structure of the touch-sensitive user interface of a pump according to the invention, which is shown here as a heating circulating pump by way of example.
  • An upper housing cover 1 of the electronics housing of the pump can be seen, which in addition to an electronic circuit board 10 for controlling the user interface of the pump also contains other electronic components.
  • Such an electronic housing usually sits axially or radially on the motor housing of the pump drive's elektromotori.
  • the housing cover 1 has on its upper side, which at the same time represents an axial end of the pump in the installed position, a surface depression 2 for receiving a substrate 5 for realizing the touch-sensitive user interface.
  • a surface depression 2 for receiving a substrate 5 for realizing the touch-sensitive user interface.
  • an annular electrode arrangement 6 is arranged for measuring capacitive changes by user input by fin. Circular touch inputs, such as occur when a mechanical setting wheel is actuated, are thus detected by the controller 10 with the aid of the electrode arrangement 6 .
  • a plurality of light-emitting diodes 7 are arranged in a ring at a constant distance from one another.
  • the LED ring 7 surrounds the annular electrode arrangement 6, the diameter of the LED ring 7 being larger than the circumference of the electrode arrangement 6.
  • the LEDs can emit colored light, for example blue light. Recesses in the substrate 5 or transparent sections of the sub strates 5 ensure that the substrate has sufficient light transmission so that the light ring can be seen by the user from the outside.
  • a plug connector on the underside of the substrate 5 is used for contacting egg Nes ribbon cable 4 to ensure the measurement signals of the electrode assembly 6 and the control of the LEDs 7 by means of the control board 10.
  • the slot 3 in the bottom of the cavity 2 is used to feed the cable 4 through.
  • the depression 2 is designed with a step 2A.
  • the deeper step forms a circular, precisely fitting receiving surface for the substrate 5 from.
  • the annular depression that runs around it serves as an adhesive surface for the self-adhesive film 8 to seal the substrate 5.
  • the film 8 is applied to the substrate 5 used and is thus bonded to the substrate 5 and to the depression step 2A of the housing 1.
  • the substrate 5 is not only sealed off by means of the film 8 but is also fixed mechanically in the depression 2 . In particular, this ensures splash water protection in accordance with IP 44.
  • the material properties of the foil 8 enable touch inputs via the electrode arrangement 6 of the substrate 5.
  • a transparent ring section 8A of the foil ensures the light transmission of the light emitted by the light-emitting diodes 7.
  • the motherboard 10 also has a component 11 that is visible from the outside due to the housing breakthrough and serves as an additional display element 11 .
  • the user can use the capacitive surface 6 to operate the pump using circular operating inputs, the handling being based on a mechanical setting wheel.
  • the user receives visual feedback via the annularly arranged light-emitting diodes 7, which in particular reflects the user input and thus visualizes the current setting position of the simulated setting wheel.
  • the substrate 5 can be replaced by a so-called flexboard, for example, which contains the necessary components for the realization of the capacitive surface 6 on the one hand and any lighting means 7 for the visual feedback.
  • a flexboard can already have the necessary splash protection, so that the film 8 could be dispensed with. It makes sense, however, to apply it to such a flex film in order to achieve additional sealing.

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Abstract

This invention relates to a pump, in particular a centrifugal pump, comprising a control panel for manually operating and/or configuring the pump, the control panel having at least one touch-sensitive surface for user inputs, wherein at least one film for sealing the touch-sensitive surface from the environment is applied on the touch-sensitive surface.

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Beschreibung description
Pumpe mit Bedienfeld Pump with control panel
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Pumpe, insbesondere Kreiselpumpe, mit einem Bedienfeld zur manuellen Betätigung und/oder Konfiguration der Pumpe. The invention relates to a pump, in particular a centrifugal pump, with a control panel for manual operation and/or configuration of the pump.
Pumpen unterschiedlicher Anwendungsfelder werden entweder zentral über eine Steu erung bedient oder lokal an der Pumpe über ein dort angebrachtes Bedienfeld. Letzte res ist üblicherweise mit mechanischen Schaltern oder Tastelementen ausgestattet. An wendungsabhängig, bspw. bei Heizungsumwälzpumpen, kommt ein mechanisches Stellrad zum Einsatz, über das der Bediener per Drehbewegung eine direkte Bedien oder Konfigurationseingabe vornehmen kann. Die aktuelle Drehstellung des Stellrades lässt einen Rückschluss auf die vorgenommene Pumpeneinstellung zu. Pumps for different fields of application are operated either centrally via a controller or locally on the pump via a control panel attached there. The latter is usually equipped with mechanical switches or key elements. Depending on the application, e.g. with heating circulating pumps, a mechanical adjusting wheel is used, which the operator can use to make a direct operating or configuration entry by turning it. The current rotary position of the adjusting wheel allows conclusions to be drawn about the pump setting that has been made.
Die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung besteht darin, das bisherige Bedienkonzept zu überabreiten und eine innovative Lösung für den Bediener anzubieten. The object of the present invention is to revise the previous operating concept and to offer an innovative solution for the operator.
Gelöst wird diese Aufgabe durch eine Pumpe mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1. Vorteilhafte Ausführungen sind Gegenstand der abhängigen Ansprüche. This object is achieved by a pump having the features of claim 1. Advantageous designs are the subject matter of the dependent claims.
Erfindungsgemäß wird vorgeschlagen, das Bedienfeld mit wenigstens einer berüh rungsempfindlichen Fläche zur Vornahme von Nutzereingabe auszustatten. Über diese Fläche kann der Bediener die Pumpe bspw. betätigen und/oder etwaige Konfigurations eingaben vornehmen. Die berührungsempfindliche Fläche ist als Touchpad ausgestat tet, so dass der Benutzer idealerweise ohne weitere Hilfsmittel nur mit seinen Fingern Eingaben tätigen kann. Es ist jedoch ebenso vorstellbar, dass Hilfsmittel, bspw. ein so genannter Touchpen eingesetzt werden können. Darüber hinaus erfordert eine berüh rungsempfindliche Fläche keine mechanische Bewegungskinematik, wie dies bei kon ventionellen Tastern, Schalters, etc. der Fall ist. According to the invention, it is proposed to equip the control panel with at least one touch-sensitive surface for making user inputs. The operator can use this area to operate the pump, for example, and/or make any configuration entries. The touch-sensitive surface is designed as a touchpad, so that the user can ideally only use his fingers without any additional tools can make entries. However, it is also conceivable that aids, for example a so-called stylus, can be used. In addition, a touch-sensitive surface does not require any mechanical movement kinematics, as is the case with conventional buttons, switches, etc.
Da Pumpen in der Regel bei fluiden Anwendungen zum Einsatz kommen, müssen ge wisse Schutzvorkehrungen getroffen werden. Der Spritzwasserschutz, insbesondere die Schutzart IP44, spielt bei den meisten Pumpenanwendungen eine wichtige Rolle. Zu diesem Zweck ist die berührungsempfindliche Fläche der erfindungsgemäßen Pumpe zusätzlich mit einer die Fläche gegenüber der Umgebung abdichtenden Folie abge deckt. Das Folienmaterial, insbesondere Kunststoff, ist geeignet, die darunterliegende Fläche vor Wassereintritt, insbesondere Spritzwasser, effektiv zu schützen. Insbeson dere kann die Folie die berührungsempfindliche Fläche mindestens gemäß IP44 spritz wassergeschützt abdichten. Darüber hinaus darf die Folie die Berührungsempfindlich keit der Fläche nicht oder nur unwesentlich beeinträchtigen, um Touch-Eingaben des Bedieners reibungslos zu ermöglichen. Since pumps are generally used in fluid applications, certain protective measures must be taken. Splash protection, in particular IP44 protection, plays an important role in most pump applications. For this purpose, the touch-sensitive surface of the pump according to the invention is additionally covered with a film that seals the surface from the environment. The foil material, in particular plastic, is suitable for effectively protecting the underlying surface against the ingress of water, in particular splashing water. In particular, the film can seal the touch-sensitive surface in a splash-proof manner at least in accordance with IP44. In addition, the foil must not impair the touch sensitivity of the surface, or only insignificantly, in order to enable smooth touch inputs by the operator.
Es kann wünschenswert sein, dem Benutzer über die berührungsempfindliche Fläche eine visuelle Rückmeldung über vorgenommene Benutzereingaben zu geben, ähnlich wie dies durch die Schalterstellung eines mechanischen Schalters oder Stellrades er folgt. Ein zur Fläche separates Anzeigeelement ist denkbar, jedoch nicht wünschens wert. Daher wird die berührungsempfindliche Fläche vorteilhafterweise um ein oder mehrere Leuchtmittel ergänzt, deren emittiertes Licht idealerweise in Abhängigkeit er folgter Nutzereingaben steuerbar ist. Die ein oder mehreren Leuchtmittel müssen dabei nicht unmittelbar in der berührungsempfindlichen Fläche liegen, sondern können statt- dessen auch in unmittelbarer Nähre zur berührungsempfindlichen Fläche oder um die berührungsempfindliche Fläche umlaufend angeordnet sein. Dadurch ist es möglich, dem Nutzer bei einer erfolgten Touch-Eingabe gleichzeitig eine visuelle Rückmeldung zu geben. Neben den Leuchtmitteln ist demzufolge eine Steuerung vorgesehen, die er folgte Touch-Eingaben auswertet und in Reaktion darauf die ein oder mehreren Leucht mittel ansteuert, um die Lichtabgabe auf die Touch-Eingabe abzustimmen. Die Berührungsempfindlichkeit kann durch unterschiedliche technische Konzepte ver wirklicht sein. Es bietet sich vorliegend eine Ausführung auf Grundlage der elektrischen Kapazität an. Die berührungsempfindliche Fläche kann auf einem Substrat als Träger material aufgebracht sein. Im Falle einer kapazitiven Berührungsfläche sind dazu Elekt roden vorgesehen, die auf der zugänglichen Substratoberfläche eine definierte Struktur, bspw. Gitterstruktur aufbauen. Eine Anordnung der Leuchtmittel, insbesondere LEDs, auf der zugänglichen Substratoberfläche ist nicht sinnvoll, da die Berührungsfläche möglichst glatt bzw. eben sein soll. Vor diesem Hintergrund wird vorgeschlagen, die Leuchtmittel, insbesondere Leuchtdioden, auf der Unterseite des Substrates anzuord nen. Eine ausreichende Lichtdurchlässigkeit soll über transparente Teilbereiche des Substrats und/oder dedizierte Aussparungen des Substrats im Bereich der Leuchtdio den erreicht werden, um dadurch einen Weg für das emittierte Licht der Leuchtmittel nach außen ins Sichtfeld des Bedieners zu ermöglichen. It may be desirable to provide the user with visual feedback of user input via the touch-sensitive surface, similar to the switch position of a mechanical switch or thumbwheel. A display element that is separate from the surface is conceivable, but not desirable. Therefore, the touch-sensitive surface is advantageously supplemented by one or more light sources whose emitted light can ideally be controlled as a function of subsequent user inputs. The one or more light sources do not have to be located directly in the touch-sensitive surface, but instead can also be arranged in the immediate vicinity of the touch-sensitive surface or circumferentially around the touch-sensitive surface. This makes it possible to give the user visual feedback when a touch input is made. Accordingly, in addition to the light sources, a controller is provided, which evaluates subsequent touch inputs and, in response thereto, controls the one or more light sources in order to match the light output to the touch input. The touch sensitivity can be realized by different technical concepts. In the present case, an embodiment based on the electrical capacitance is appropriate. The touch-sensitive surface can be applied to a substrate as a carrier material. In the case of a capacitive contact area, electrodes are provided for this purpose, which build up a defined structure, for example a lattice structure, on the accessible substrate surface. An arrangement of the lighting means, in particular LEDs, on the accessible substrate surface is not useful since the contact surface should be as smooth or flat as possible. Against this background, it is proposed that the lighting means, in particular light-emitting diodes, be arranged on the underside of the substrate. Adequate light transmission should be achieved via transparent partial areas of the substrate and/or dedicated gaps in the substrate in the area of the light-emitting diodes, in order to thereby enable a path for the light emitted by the light-emitting means to the outside into the operator's field of vision.
Im einleitenden Teil wurde bereits die Verwendung eines mechanischen Stellrades bei Pumpen zur Bedienung angesprochen. Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführung soll ein solches Stellrad mittels der berührungsempfindlichen Fläche nachgebildet werden.In the introductory part, the use of a mechanical setting wheel for pump operation was already addressed. According to a preferred embodiment, such an adjusting wheel is to be simulated by means of the touch-sensitive surface.
Dazu sind die technischen Mittel zur Bereitstellung der Berührungsempfindlichkeit kreis- , insbesondere ringförmig, gestaltet, um die Form der Bedienfläche eines Stellrades nachzubilden. Zum Einsatz kommt beispielsweise ein sogenannter Touch-Ring, dessen Elektroden ringförmig angeordnet sind, um kapazitive Änderungen durch kreisende Be rührungseingaben erfassen zu können. Ein solcher Touch-Ring ist dann auf der zu be rührenden Oberfläche des Substrats angeordnet. For this purpose, the technical means for providing the touch sensitivity are circular, in particular ring-shaped, in order to simulate the shape of the operating surface of an adjusting wheel. A so-called touch ring is used, for example, whose electrodes are arranged in a ring shape in order to be able to detect capacitive changes caused by rotating touch inputs. Such a touch ring is then arranged on the surface of the substrate to be touched.
Auch die Anordnung der Leuchtmittel auf der Substratrückseite ist sinnvollerweise der Form des nachzubildenden Schalters, insbesondere des Stellrades, nachempfunden. Dementsprechend ist die Anordnung der Leuchtmittel ringförmig. Der Durchmesser des Leuchtrings kann gleich oder größer dem Durchmesser des Touch-Rings sein. Der Ab stand der Leuchtmittel zueinander kann gleich oder variabel sein, bspw. mit in Ringrich tung (im Uhrzeigersinn oder Gegenuhrzeigersinn) zunehmendem oder abnehmendem Abstand. Mit dem vorbeschriebenen vorteilhaften Aufbau ist es möglich, dass der Bediener auf der berührungsempfindlichen Fläche kreisförmige Bewegungen wie bei der Bedienung eines konventionellen Stellrades vornimmt und die aktuelle Drehstellung des simulierten Drehrades durch die darauf abgestimmte Lichtabgabe der LEDs visuell angezeigt wird. The arrangement of the lamps on the back of the substrate is also appropriately based on the shape of the switch to be simulated, in particular the setting wheel. Accordingly, the arrangement of the lamps is ring-shaped. The diameter of the light ring can be equal to or larger than the diameter of the touch ring. The distance between the lamps can be the same or variable, for example with an increasing or decreasing distance in the circular direction (clockwise or counterclockwise). With the advantageous structure described above, it is possible for the operator to make circular movements on the touch-sensitive surface as when operating a conventional setting wheel and the current rotary position of the simulated rotary wheel is displayed visually by the light emission of the LEDs coordinated therewith.
Alternativ zur vorstehenden Ausführung der berührungsempfindlichen Fläche kann auch eine PCB-Flexfolie verwendet werden. Eine solche Folie umfasst die notwendigen Bau steine mit der gewünschten Anordnung für die Form der berührungsempfindlichen Flä che. Idealerweise umfasst die Folie ebenso die notwendigen Leuchtmittel in der ge wünschten Anordnung. As an alternative to the above embodiment of the touch-sensitive surface, a PCB flex film can also be used. Such a foil comprises the necessary building blocks with the desired arrangement for the shape of the touch-sensitive surface. Ideally, the film also includes the necessary light sources in the desired arrangement.
Die aufgebrachte Folie zur Abdichtung der berührungsempfindlichen Fläche umfasst zu mindest abschnittsweise transparente Abschnitte, um bei einer Ausführung der Erfin dung mit visueller Rückmeldung die notwendige Lichtdurchlässigkeit zu gewährleisten. Dabei liegen die transparenten Bereiche der aufgebrachten Abdichtfolie idealerweise auf den transparenten Bereichen oder Aussparungen des Substrates. The foil applied to seal the touch-sensitive surface comprises at least partially transparent sections in order to ensure the necessary translucency in an embodiment of the invention with visual feedback. In this case, the transparent areas of the applied sealing film ideally lie on the transparent areas or recesses of the substrate.
Die aufgebrachte Folie zur Abdichtung ist vorzugsweise selbstklebend ausgestaltet, um den Montageprozess möglichst einfach und kostengünstig zu halten. The film applied for sealing is preferably designed to be self-adhesive in order to keep the assembly process as simple and inexpensive as possible.
Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Ausführung der Pumpe ist diese mit einem Elektronikge häuse ausgestattet, das in seinem inneren die notwendige Elektronik zur Steuerung der Pumpe aufweist. Auf der äußeren Oberfläche des Elektronikgehäuses kann eine Vertie fung für die Aufnahme der berührungsempfindlichen Fläche sowie der diese abde ckende Folie vorhanden sein. Die Vertiefung ist so dimensioniert, dass die berührungs empfindliche Fläche nebst Folie in die Gehäuseoberfläche bündig zur Gehäuseoberflä che eingebettet werden kann. Die Oberflächenvertiefung ist sinnvoller Weise mit we nigstens einem Schlitz zur Durchführung etwaiger Signal- als auch Versorgungsleitun gen ausgestattet, um die berührungsempfindliche Fläche und/oder die Leuchtmittel mit einer Steuerungsplatine innerhalb des Elektronikgehäuses zu verbinden. Für die not wendigen Verbindungsleitungen kann ein Flachbandkabel eingesetzt werden. Der Steckanschluss des Substrates liegt an der Unterseite des Substrates, idealerweise im Bereich des wenigstens einen Schlitzes, so dass der Steckanschluss idealerweise ebenso zumindest teilweise in den Schlitz eingebracht werden kann. According to an advantageous embodiment of the pump, it is equipped with an electronic housing that has the necessary electronics for controlling the pump inside. On the outer surface of the electronics housing there can be a recess for receiving the touch-sensitive surface and the film covering it. The indentation is dimensioned in such a way that the touch-sensitive surface together with the foil can be embedded in the housing surface flush with the housing surface. The surface indentation is usefully provided with at least one slot for the passage of any signal and power lines to connect the touch sensitive surface and/or the illuminant to a control board within the electronics housing. A ribbon cable can be used for the necessary connection lines. The connector of the substrate is on the underside of the substrate, ideally in the Area of at least one slot, so that the plug connection can ideally also be at least partially introduced into the slot.
Die wenigstens eine berührungsempfindliche Fläche kann das einzige Bedienelement der Pumpe sein. Das Bedienkonzept kann alternativ jedoch durch zusätzliche mechani sche Bedienelemente ergänzt sein. Denkbar ist es beispielsweise, dass wenigstens ein mechanisches Bedienelement ein Folientaster ist. Bevorzugt ist der Folientaster durch die Folie zur Abdichtung der berührungsempfindlichen Fläche ausgebildet. Die Folie sieht dazu eine entsprechende Verformung, insbesondere thermische Verformung, oder Prägung vor, wodurch eine Art elastische „Federungszone“ zur Realisierung eines mini malen Tastenhubs erzeugbar ist. Die Folie kann zumindest im Bereich des Folientasters mehrschichtig aufgebaut sein. Der zu betätigende Schaltkreis des Folientasters kann Bestandteil des mehrschichtigen Aufbaus der Folie oder auf dem Substrat bzw. einem sonstigen Trägermaterial angeordnet sein. Bevorzugt kann vorgesehen sein, dass der Folientaster im mittigen Bereich der Folie ausgebildet und durch die ausgebildete be rührungsempfindliche Fläche umgeben ist. The at least one touch-sensitive surface can be the sole operating element of the pump. Alternatively, however, the operating concept can be supplemented by additional mechanical operating elements. It is conceivable, for example, that at least one mechanical operating element is a membrane button. The membrane button is preferably formed by the membrane for sealing the touch-sensitive surface. For this purpose, the foil provides for a corresponding deformation, in particular thermal deformation, or embossing, whereby a kind of elastic “spring zone” can be created for realizing a minimal key travel. The film can be multi-layered, at least in the area of the film button. The circuit of the membrane button to be actuated can be part of the multilayer structure of the membrane or can be arranged on the substrate or another carrier material. Provision can preferably be made for the membrane button to be formed in the central area of the membrane and surrounded by the formed touch-sensitive surface.
Die Pumpe kann als Kreiselpumpe, vorzugsweise als Inline-Kreiselpumpe ausgestaltet sein. Zudem kann die Pumpe eine Naß- oder Trockenläuferpumpe sein. Besonders be vorzugt ist die Pumpe als Fleizungsumwälzpumpe ausgeführt. The pump can be designed as a centrifugal pump, preferably as an inline centrifugal pump. In addition, the pump can be a wet or dry-running pump. The pump is particularly preferably designed as a circulation pump.
Weitere Vorteile und Eigenschaften der Erfindung sollen nachfolgend anhand eines in den Figuren dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert werden. Es zeigen: Further advantages and properties of the invention are to be explained in more detail below using an exemplary embodiment illustrated in the figures. Show it:
Figur 1 : eine Draufsicht auf ein Elektronikgehäusebauteil einer Fleizungsumwälz pumpe gemäß der Erfindung, Figure 1: a plan view of an electronics housing component of a circulation pump according to the invention,
Figur 2: eine Unteransicht des Elektronikgehäusebauteils gemäß Figur 1 und FIG. 2: a bottom view of the electronics housing component according to FIG. 1 and
Figur 3: eine Schnittdarstellung durch das Elektronikgehäusebauteil gemäß denFigure 3: a sectional view through the electronics housing component according to
Figuren 1 und 2. Die Figur 1 zeigt den Aufbau der berührungsempfindlichen Benutzerschnittstelle einer Pumpe gemäß der Erfindung, die hier exemplarisch als Heizungsumwälzpumpe darge stellt ist. Ersichtlich ist eine obere Gehäuseabdeckung 1 des Elektronikgehäuses der Pumpe, das neben einer Elektronikplatine 10 für die Steuerung der Benutzerschnitt stelle der Pumpe auch weitere Elektronikbauteile beinhaltet. Ein solches Elektronikge häuse sitzt üblicherweise axial oder radial auf dem Motorgehäuse des elektromotori schen Pumpenantriebs. Figures 1 and 2. FIG. 1 shows the structure of the touch-sensitive user interface of a pump according to the invention, which is shown here as a heating circulating pump by way of example. An upper housing cover 1 of the electronics housing of the pump can be seen, which in addition to an electronic circuit board 10 for controlling the user interface of the pump also contains other electronic components. Such an electronic housing usually sits axially or radially on the motor housing of the pump drive's elektromotori.
Die Gehäuseabdeckung 1 weist auf ihrer Oberseite, die zeitgleich ein axiales Ende der Pumpe in Einbaulage darstellt, eine Oberflächenvertiefung 2 zur Aufnahme eines Sub strates 5 für die Realisierung der berührungsempfindlichen Nutzerschnittstelle auf. Auf der von außen zugänglichen Oberseite des Substrates 5 ist eine ringförmige Elektro denanordnung 6 zur Messung kapazitiver Änderungen durch Benutzereingabe per Fin ger angeordnet. Kreisfolgende Berührungseingaben, wie sie bei der Betätigung eines mechanischen Stellrades auftreten, werden so von der Steuerung 10 mit Hilfe der Elekt rodenanordnung 6 erfasst. The housing cover 1 has on its upper side, which at the same time represents an axial end of the pump in the installed position, a surface depression 2 for receiving a substrate 5 for realizing the touch-sensitive user interface. On the externally accessible upper side of the substrate 5, an annular electrode arrangement 6 is arranged for measuring capacitive changes by user input by fin. Circular touch inputs, such as occur when a mechanical setting wheel is actuated, are thus detected by the controller 10 with the aid of the electrode arrangement 6 .
Auf der Unterseite des Substrates 5 ist eine Vielzahl von Leuchtdioden 7 mit gleichblei bendem Abstand zueinander ringförmig angeordnet. Der LED-Ring 7 umgibt die ringför mige Elektrodenanordnung 6, wobei der Durchmesser des LED-Rings 7 größer ist als der Umfang der Elektrodenanordnung 6. Die LEDs können farbiges Licht emittieren, bspw. blaues Licht. Aussparungen im Substrat 5 oder transparente Abschnitte des Sub strates 5 sorgen für eine ausreichende Lichtdurchlässigkeit des Substrates, damit der Leuchtring für den Nutzer von außen wahrnehmbar ist. On the underside of the substrate 5, a plurality of light-emitting diodes 7 are arranged in a ring at a constant distance from one another. The LED ring 7 surrounds the annular electrode arrangement 6, the diameter of the LED ring 7 being larger than the circumference of the electrode arrangement 6. The LEDs can emit colored light, for example blue light. Recesses in the substrate 5 or transparent sections of the sub strates 5 ensure that the substrate has sufficient light transmission so that the light ring can be seen by the user from the outside.
Ein Steckanschluss an der der Unterseite des Substrates 5 dient zur Kontaktierung ei nes Flachbandkabels 4, um die Messsignale der Elektrodenanordnung 6 sowie die An steuerung der LEDs 7 mittels der Steuerungsplatine 10 zu gewährleisten. Der Schlitz 3 im Boden der Vertiefung 2 dient zur Durchführung des Kabels 4. A plug connector on the underside of the substrate 5 is used for contacting egg Nes ribbon cable 4 to ensure the measurement signals of the electrode assembly 6 and the control of the LEDs 7 by means of the control board 10. The slot 3 in the bottom of the cavity 2 is used to feed the cable 4 through.
Ersichtlich in der Darstellung gemäß Figur 1 ist, dass die Vertiefung 2 mit einer Stufe 2A ausgestaltet ist. Die tiefere Stufe bildet eine kreisförmige passgenaue Aufnahmefläche für das Substrat 5 aus. Die darum ringförmig verlaufende Vertiefungsstufe dient als Kle befläche für die selbstklebenden Folie 8 zur Abdichtung des Substrates 5. Die Folie 8 wird auf das eingesetzte Substrat 5 aufgebracht und so mit dem Substrat 5 als auch der Vertiefungsstufe 2A des Gehäuses 1 verklebt. Mittels der Folie 8 wird das Substrat 5 nicht nur abgedichtet, sondern auch mechanisch in der Vertiefung 2 fixiert. Insbeson dere wird hierdurch ein Spritzwasserschutz gemäß IP 44 realisiert. It can be seen in the representation according to FIG. 1 that the depression 2 is designed with a step 2A. The deeper step forms a circular, precisely fitting receiving surface for the substrate 5 from. The annular depression that runs around it serves as an adhesive surface for the self-adhesive film 8 to seal the substrate 5. The film 8 is applied to the substrate 5 used and is thus bonded to the substrate 5 and to the depression step 2A of the housing 1. The substrate 5 is not only sealed off by means of the film 8 but is also fixed mechanically in the depression 2 . In particular, this ensures splash water protection in accordance with IP 44.
Die materiellen Eigenschaften der Folie 8 ermöglichen Berührungseingaben über die Elektrodenanordnung 6 des Substrates 5. Ein transparenter Ringabschnitt 8A der Folie gewährleistet die Lichtdurchlässigkeit des durch die Leuchtdioden 7 emittierten Lichtes. The material properties of the foil 8 enable touch inputs via the electrode arrangement 6 of the substrate 5. A transparent ring section 8A of the foil ensures the light transmission of the light emitted by the light-emitting diodes 7.
Die Hauptplatine 10 zudem ein Bauteil 11 auf, dass von außen aufgrund des Gehäuse durchbruchs sichtbar ist und als zusätzliches Anzeigeelement 11 dient. The motherboard 10 also has a component 11 that is visible from the outside due to the housing breakthrough and serves as an additional display element 11 .
Durch die kapazitive Fläche 6 kann der Nutzer durch kreisartige Bedieneingaben die Pumpe bedienen, wobei die Handhabung entsprechend einem mechanischen Stellrad nachempfunden ist. Zeitgleich erhält der Nutzer über die ringförmig angeordneten Leuchtdioden 7 eine visuelle Rückmeldung, die insbesondere die Benutzereingabe wie derspiegelt und so die aktuelle Stellposition des simulierten Stellrades visualisiert. The user can use the capacitive surface 6 to operate the pump using circular operating inputs, the handling being based on a mechanical setting wheel. At the same time, the user receives visual feedback via the annularly arranged light-emitting diodes 7, which in particular reflects the user input and thus visualizes the current setting position of the simulated setting wheel.
Abweichend zu der Ausführung der Figuren 1 - 3 kann das Substrat 5 beispielsweise durch ein sogenanntes Flexboard ersetzt werden, das die notwendigen Komponenten für die Realisierung der kapazitiven Fläche 6 einerseits als auch etwaiger Leuchtmittel 7 für die visuelle Rückmeldung beinhaltet. Ein solches Flexboard kann bereits den not wendigen Spritzschutz aufweisen, sodass auf die Folie 8 verzichtet werden könnte. Sinnvollerweise wird diese jedoch dennoch auf eine solche Flexfolie aufgebracht, um eine zusätzliche Abdichtung zu erreichen. Deviating from the embodiment of FIGS. 1-3, the substrate 5 can be replaced by a so-called flexboard, for example, which contains the necessary components for the realization of the capacitive surface 6 on the one hand and any lighting means 7 for the visual feedback. Such a flexboard can already have the necessary splash protection, so that the film 8 could be dispensed with. It makes sense, however, to apply it to such a flex film in order to achieve additional sealing.

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1. Pumpe, insbesondere Kreiselpumpe, mit einem Bedienfeld zur manuellen Betäti gung und/oder Konfiguration der Pumpe, wobei das Bedienfeld wenigstens eine berührungsempfindliche Fläche (6) für Nutzereingaben aufweist und auf die berüh rungsempfindliche Fläche (6) wenigstens eine Folie (8) zur Abdichtung der berüh rungsempfindlichen Fläche (6) gegenüber der Umgebung aufgebracht ist. 1. A pump, in particular a centrifugal pump, with a control panel for manual actuation and/or configuration of the pump, the control panel having at least one touch-sensitive surface (6) for user inputs and at least one film (8) on the touch-sensitive surface (6). Sealing of the touch-sensitive surface (6) is applied to the environment.
2. Pumpe nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die berührungsempfindli che Fläche (6) ein oder mehrere Leuchtmittel (7), insbesondere Leuchtdioden, auf weist und/oder ein oder mehrere Leuchtmittel (7), insbesondere Leuchtdioden, in unmittelbarer Nähe der berührungsempfindliche Fläche (6), insbesondere in einem Bereich um die berührungsempfindliche Fläche (6), angeordnet sind, um ein für den Nutzer visuelles Feedbacksignal in Reaktion auf eine Benutzereingabe zu er zeugen. 2. Pump according to claim 1, characterized in that the touch-sensitive surface (6) has one or more lamps (7), in particular light-emitting diodes, and/or one or more lamps (7), in particular light-emitting diodes, in the immediate vicinity of the touch-sensitive Surface (6), in particular in an area around the touch-sensitive surface (6), are arranged in order to testify to a visual feedback signal for the user in response to a user input.
3. Pumpe nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die berührungsempfindli che Fläche (6) durch ein Substrat (5) gebildet ist, auf dessen für den Nutzer zu gänglicher Oberfläche notwendige Bauteile zur Realisierung der Berührungsemp findlichkeit, insbesondere Elektroden für den Fall einer kapazitiven Fläche, ange ordnet sind, und auf dessen Rückseite das wenigstens eine Leuchtmittel (7) für die visuelle Rückmeldung vorgesehen ist. 3. Pump according to claim 2, characterized in that the touch-sensitive surface (6) is formed by a substrate (5) on whose surface accessible to the user necessary components for realizing the touch sensitivity, in particular electrodes for the case of a capacitive Surface, are arranged, and on the back of which the at least one light source (7) is provided for visual feedback.
4. Pumpe nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Substrat (5) im Be reich eines der Leuchtmittel (7) einen transparenten Bereich und/oder eine Aus nehmung aufweist. 4. Pump according to claim 3, characterized in that the substrate (5) has a transparent area and/or a recess in the area of one of the lamps (7).
5. Pumpe nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die berührungsempfindliche Fläche (6) und/oder die Anordnung der mehreren Leuchtmittel (7) ringförmig ist, um ein Stellrad als Eingabemittel zu simulieren. 5. Pump according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the touch-sensitive surface (6) and / or the arrangement of the plurality of lamps (7) is ring-shaped to simulate a setting wheel as input means.
6. Pumpe nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeich net, dass die berührungsempfindliche Fläche (6) durch ein PCB-Flexboard ver wirklicht ist, das vorzugsweise neben den Bauteilen zur Realisierung der Berüh rungsempfindlichkeit auch das wenigstens eine Leuchtmittel (7) aufweist, wobei bevorzugt die berührungsempfindliche Fläche (6) und/oder die Anordnung der mehreren Leuchtmittel (7) ringförmig ist. 6. Pump according to one of the preceding claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the touch-sensitive surface (6) is realized by a PCB flexboard, which preferably also has the at least one lamp (7) in addition to the components for realizing the touch sensitivity. has, wherein preferably the touch-sensitive surface (6) and / or the arrangement of the plurality of lamps (7) is ring-shaped.
7. Pumpe nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die aufgebrachte Folie (8) wenigstens abschnittsweise transparent ist, wobei der transparente Bereich (8A) idealerweise der Anordnung der Leuchtmittel (7) ent spricht und/oder den transparenten Bereich des Substrats (5) überdeckt. 7. Pump according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the film (8) applied is transparent at least in sections, the transparent area (8A) ideally corresponding to the arrangement of the lighting means (7) and/or the transparent area of the substrate ( 5) covered.
8. Pumpe nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Folie (8) selbstklebend ist. 8. Pump according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the film (8) is self-adhesive.
9. Pumpe nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Folie (8) die berührungsempfindliche Fläche (6) mindestens gemäß IP44 spritzwassergeschützt abdichtet. 9. Pump according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the film (8) seals the touch-sensitive surface (6) at least in accordance with IP44 splash-proof.
10. Pumpe nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Pumpe ein Elektronikgehäuse (1) mit einer Oberflächenvertiefung (2) vorsieht, in diese die wenigstens eine berührungsempfindliche Fläche (6) eingesetzt ist. 10. Pump according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pump provides an electronics housing (1) with a surface recess (2) into which the at least one touch-sensitive surface (6) is inserted.
11. Pumpe nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Oberflächenvertie fung (2) wenigstens einen Schlitz (3) zur Durchführung eines Flachbandkabels (4) aufweist, um die berührungsempfindliche Fläche (6) mit einer innerhalb des Elekt ronikgehäuses (1) gelagerten Steuerungsplatine (10) zu verbinden. 11. Pump according to claim 10, characterized in that the surface depression (2) has at least one slot (3) for the passage of a ribbon cable (4) in order to connect the touch-sensitive surface (6) to a control circuit board mounted within the electronics housing (1). (10) to connect.
12. Pumpe nach Anspruch 11 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Flachbandkabel (4) an der der Oberflächenvertiefung (2) zugewandten Unterseite der berührungsemp findlichen Fläche (6), insbesondere dem Substrat (5) oder Flexboard, kontaktiert ist. 12. Pump according to claim 11, characterized in that the ribbon cable (4) is contacted on the underside of the touch-sensitive surface (6), in particular the substrate (5) or flexboard, which faces the surface depression (2).
13. Pumpe nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Pumpe ausschliesslich ein oder mehrere berührungsempfindliche Fläche (6) zur Benutzereingabe vorsieht. 13. Pump according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pump exclusively provides one or more touch-sensitive surfaces (6) for user input.
14. Pumpe nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche 1 bis 12, dadurch gekennzeich net, dass neben der wenigstens einen berührungsempfindlichen Fläche (6) we nigstens ein mechanisches Eingabemittel vorgesehen ist, wobei das mechanische Eingabemittel vorzugsweise ein Folientaster ist, der insbesondere durch eine Ver formung oder Prägung der Folie (8) zur Abdichtung der berührungsempfindlichen Fläche (6) ausgebildet ist. 14. The pump according to any one of the preceding claims 1 to 12, characterized in that in addition to the at least one touch-sensitive surface (6), at least one mechanical input means is provided, the mechanical input means preferably being a membrane button which, in particular, can be deformed or Embossing of the film (8) for sealing the touch-sensitive surface (6) is formed.
15. Pumpe nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Pumpe eine Inline-Kreiselpumpe ist, bspw. eine Trocken läufer- oder Nassläu ferpumpe, besonders bevorzugt eine Fleizungsumwälzpumpe ist. 15. Pump according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pump is an inline centrifugal pump, for example a dry-running or wet-running pump, particularly preferably a flow circulation pump.
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