FR3081236A1 - COMPACT DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRIC WINDOWS - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a control device for electric windows (1) comprising a front face (20) accessible by a user for maneuvering windows, comprising a single control means (12) for maneuvering windows, a first selection means ( 5a) for selecting a first window to be operated and a second selection means (5b) for selecting a second window to be operated, the concomitant actuation in an active state of the control means (12), the first selection means (5a) and the second selection means (5b) being able to simultaneously maneuver the first pane and the second pane.

Description

Compact device for controlling electric windows

The invention relates to the field of electric window control devices, in particular for motor vehicles.

The invention relates to a device for controlling electric windows and a door for a motor vehicle comprising such a device for electric windows.

Electric window control devices are generally integrated in the armrest of a motor vehicle door. A door armrest includes a rest surface for a forearm and a hand. The rest surface is substantially perpendicular to the window which is integrated in the door. The size of the window control device is therefore limited in the width direction by the width of the armrest, but there is no strong constraint in the thickness direction.

With the development of autonomous vehicles, the architecture of doors and seats is being called into question. The driver's seat can advantageously swivel in autonomous driving mode. The armrest previously integrated in the vehicle door on the driver's side can be moved to be integrated into the driver's seat. Space must be made available at the driver’s door to allow the seat to pivot. Known electric window control devices are no longer suitable, their space being too large.

The invention proposes to solve this problem with a compact and ergonomic electric window control device, which can be obliquely integrated into a door of a motor vehicle to limit its bulk while preventing untimely window controls.

The invention relates to an electric window control device comprising a front face accessible by a user for operating windows, comprising a single control means for operating windows, a first selection means for selecting a first window to operate and a second selection means for selecting a second window to be operated, a concomitant actuation in an active state of the control means, of the first selection means and of the second selection means being capable of simultaneously operating the first window and the second window.

The control means and the selection means comprise a rest state and an active state. Activating in an active state a control means or a selection means switches the control means or the selection means from an idle state to an active state.

Operating the control means and selection means concomitantly in an active state amounts to switching the control means and said selection means from a state of rest to an active state, the changeover in itself from the state of rest towards the active state of the control means and the selection means not necessarily being concomitant, the actuation of the control means and the selection means being maintained so that the control means and the selection means are in a active state simultaneously.

The actuation is for example due to a tactile or mechanical pressing of a user on a button, a change of position of a shutter by a rotation, a change of position of a button by a tilting.

According to one aspect of the invention, the control means comprises a control switch and a grasping cavity arranged so that the thumb of a user's hand can be introduced into said grasping cavity to actuate the 'control switch.

According to one aspect of the invention, the electric window control device comprises a bottom face opposite to said front face, the control means comprises an electronic control module, the electronic control module being located next to the cavity of gripping, the electronic control module and the gripping cavity both being bordered by the bottom face, so as to minimize the distance between the front face and the bottom face.

According to one aspect of the invention, the electric window control device extends in a longitudinal direction, the control switch comprises a pivoting flap comprising an upper face, a lower face and a long edge, the pivoting flap being able to pivot about a pivot axis, the long edge of the pivoting flap and the pivot axis both extending substantially in the longitudinal direction of the electric window control device so that a one-inch distal portion d a user can introduce himself into said gripping cavity, a movement of rotation of the thumb around the long edge of the pivoting flap allowing a support of the thumb on the upper face of the flap and a lifting of the pivoting flap by the thumb from the lower face of the pivoting flap, in order to pivot said pivoting flap around a rest position for actuating the control switch in an active state.

According to one aspect of the invention, the pivoting flap, when in its rest position, partially closes the gripping cavity, so as to leave a substantially L-shaped opening at the front face comprising a longitudinal segment bordering the long edge of the pivoting flap and a lateral segment, the lateral segment being able to receive a proximal part of a thumb of a user to facilitate the lifting of the pivoting flap by a distal part of said thumb from the underside of the pivoting flap .

According to one aspect of the invention, the pivoting flap, when it is in its rest position, partially closes the gripping cavity, so as to leave at the level of the front face a substantially I-shaped opening defining a longitudinal segment bordering the long edge of the pivoting flap, the length of the long edge of the pivoting flap being substantially equal to the length of the gripping cavity.

According to one aspect of the invention, the first selection means and the second selection means are arranged so that two fingers among the index, middle or ring fingers of a user's hand can actuate concomitantly the first selection means and the second selection means while the thumb of said user's hand can actuate the control means.

According to one aspect of the invention, the electric window control device further comprises a third selection means for selecting a third window to be operated and a fourth selection means for selecting a fourth window to be operated, the third selection means and the fourth selection means being arranged so that two fingers among the index, middle or ring fingers of a user's hand can simultaneously actuate two selection means from the first selection means, the second means the third selection means and the fourth selection means, while the thumb of said user's hand can actuate the control means.

According to one aspect of the invention, each selection means comprises a tactile identification means.

According to one aspect of the invention, the electric window control device further comprises a locking means capable of inhibiting at least one selection means.

The invention also relates to a door for a motor vehicle comprising a window and an electric window control device, the electric window control device being assembled to the door obliquely to the general vertical plane of the window, the front face of the electric window control device making an angle of inclination between 120 ° and 150 ° with the general vertical plane of the window.

Other advantages and characteristics of the invention will appear on reading the description and the drawings which are:

Figure 1, which shows a door for a motor vehicle comprising an electric window control device according to the invention, Figure 2, which shows a top view of the electric window control device, Figure 3, which shows a section transverse of the electric window control device at a first and a second selection means, FIG. 4, which represents a cross section of the electric window control device at a third and a fourth selection means, FIG. 5, which represents a cross section of the electric window control device at the level of the control means, FIG. 6, which shows in transparency the electronic card of the electric window control device of FIG. 2, FIG. 7a, which represents a transparent and perspective view of a hand whose thumb is able to actuate a control switch, and whose index and middle fingers are capable of actuating selection means, FIG. 7b, which represents a perspective view of a hand whose thumb actuates the control switch, and whose index and middle finger actuate two selection means for lifting two panes associated with said selection means, FIG. 7c, which represents a perspective view of a hand whose thumb actuates the control switch, and whose index and middle finger actuates two selection means to lower the two panes associated with said selection means, FIG. 8a, which illustrates the same device as that in FIG. 2, but sizing is referenced there, FIG. 8b, which illustrates the same device as that in FIG. 4, but dimensions are referenced therein FIG. 8c, which illustrates the same device as that of FIG. 5, but dimensions are referenced there.

FIG. 1 illustrates a door 100 for a motor vehicle comprising a window 101, a door casing 103, a trim lining 105 comprising a storage compartment 102 and above which is arranged an electric window control device 1.

The electric window control device 1 has a front face 20 accessible by a user for operating windows, in particular the window 101 of the door 100, but also other windows of the motor vehicle.

The electric window control device 1 is disposed on the door 100 obliquely to the general vertical plane of the glass 101, the front face 20 of the electric window control device 1 making an angle of inclination 110 of between 120 ° and 150 ° with the general vertical plane of the window 101.

The pocket 102 is an exemplary embodiment for the use of the space available under the electric window control device 1. The pocket 102 can be replaced by another device or simply deleted.

As detailed in FIG. 2, the electric window control device 1 comprises a plurality of selection means 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b:

first selection means 5a for selecting a first window to be operated, for example the driver's window 101, a second selection means 5b for selecting a second window to be operated, for example the front passenger door window, third means selection 6a for selecting a third window to operate, for example the rear window on the driver's side, a fourth selection means 6b for selecting a fourth window to operate, for example the rear window on the passenger side.

The first and second selection means 5a, 5b are necessary for carrying out the invention.

The third and fourth selection means 6a, 6b are optional. They are necessary only in the case where the electric window control device must be able to operate four windows of a vehicle.

In the case of a motor vehicle comprising three rows of passengers, the electric window control device may include two additional selection means.

In the case of a motor vehicle comprising an additional electric window, for example a sunroof, the device for controlling electric windows may include an additional selection means.

An additional selection means can also be provided for the operation of a convertible top.

The additional or complementary selection means can be located for example in place of the third or fourth selection means 6a, 6b.

The additional or complementary selection means can be located at another location on the electric window control device provided that the handling of the device remains ergonomic and that the device remains sufficiently compact.

The electric window control device 1 also comprises a single control means 12 for operating the windows.

Concomitant actuation in an active state of the control means 12 and a selection means 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b makes it possible to raise or lower the window corresponding to said selection means 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b.

Concomitant actuation in an active state of the control means 12 and two selection means 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b makes it possible to raise or lower the two panes corresponding to said two selection means 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b.

Preferably, the electric window control device 1 further comprises a locking means 16 capable of inhibiting at least one selection means 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b.

According to one embodiment, the locking means 16 makes it possible to lock the rear windows of a motor vehicle. The locking means 16 comprises a locking button 160.

According to a first state of the locking button 160, the locking means 16 inhibits the third and fourth selection means 6a, 6b. Thus, a concomitant actuation in an active state of the control means 12 and of one or two selection means from the third and fourth selection means no longer makes it possible to operate the corresponding panes.

According to a second state of the locking button 160, the locking means 16 is inactive. Concomitant actuation in an active state of the control means 12 and one or two selection means from the third and fourth selection means makes it possible to operate the corresponding panes. Such a locking means 16 is useful, in particular for the safety of children.

For example, a first position of the locking button 160 corresponds to the first state of the locking button 160. A second position of the locking button 160 corresponds to the second state of the locking button 160.

According to another example, the locking button 160 is in a first state following a first press by a user. The locking button 160 is in a second state following a second press by a user. In this case, an indicator light or the display of a message or a pictogram advantageously indicates to the user the state of the locking button 160.

According to another embodiment, the locking means 16 makes it possible to lock an additional or complementary selection means respectively in the case of an opening or convertible roof.

The control means 12 comprises a control switch 3 and a grasping cavity 2 arranged so that the thumb of a user's hand can be introduced into said grasping cavity 2 to actuate the control switch 3.

The control switch 3 comprises a pivoting flap 9 able to pivot around a pivot axis 4. The pivoting flap 9 comprises a long edge 91 substantially parallel to the pivot axis 4.

The electric window control device 1 is of longitudinal shape. The long edge 9a of the pivoting flap 9 and the pivot axis 4 both extend substantially in a longitudinal direction of the electric window control device 1.

Advantageously, the pivoting flap 9, when it is in its rest position, as illustrated in FIG. 2, partially closes the gripping cavity 2, so as to leave a substantially shaped opening at the level of the front face 20 L comprising a longitudinal segment 2a bordering the long edge 91 of the flap 9 and a lateral segment 2b. The lateral segment 2b makes it possible to facilitate the passage of an inch of a hand of a user introduced into the grip cavity 2 to actuate the flap 9.

It is however conceivable, in an embodiment not illustrated, to remove the lateral segment 2b, the thumb of a hand of a user being always able to enter the gripping cavity 2 to actuate the flap 9. In in this case, the pivoting flap 9, when it is in its rest position, partially closes the gripping cavity 2, so as to leave at the front face a substantially I-shaped opening defining a longitudinal segment 2a bordering the long edge of the pivoting flap, the length of the long edge 91 of the pivoting flap 9 being substantially equal to the length of the grip cavity 2.

Preferably, the gripping cavity 2 is of longitudinal shape, in the longitudinal direction of the electric window control device 1.

Rotating the pivoting flap 9 around its rest position activates the control means 12, the control means 12 then passing into an active state. For example, pivoting the pivoting flap 9 in the direction of the gripping cavity 2 operates a window so as to cause it to fall. Rotate the pivoting flap 9 away from the gripping cavity 2 operates said window so as to make it rise.

For easier identification of the selection means 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, each selection means 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b comprises a tactile identification means 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b.

Each selection means 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b comprises a selection button 50a, 50b, 60a, 60b. The tactile marking means 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b is preferably located on the selection button 50a, 50b, 60a, 60b.

The pivoting flap 9 is by itself easily locatable to the touch by a user by its long edge 91 from the gripping cavity 2.

Without user intervention, each selection means 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b is in a state of rest.

Pressing a selection button 50a, 50b, 60a, 60b activates the corresponding selection means 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b to bring it into an active state.

The unlocking buttons 160, selection 50a, 50b, 60a, 60b and the pivoting flap 9 are located on the front face 20 to be accessible to a user.

Figures 3 and 4 illustrate examples of tactile marking means 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b.

For better identification, it is advantageous to separate the tactile identification means 7a, 7b from the tactile identification means 8a, 8b. Thus, the user can for example dissociate by touch the selection means 5a, 5b dedicated to the front windows of a motor vehicle from the selection means 6a, 6b dedicated to the rear windows of a motor vehicle.

For example, the selection buttons 50a, 50b comprise, at the front face 20, a convex part forming the tactile marking means 7a, 7b. The selection buttons 60a, 60b comprise, at the level of the front face 20, a hollowed out portion forming the tactile marking means 8a, 8b.

The face of the electric window control device 1 opposite the front face 20 is a bottom face 21.

As illustrated in FIG. 5, the control means 12 comprises an electronic control module 11 which is located next to the grip cavity 2, the electronic control module 11 and the grip cavity 2 being both bordered by the face bottom 21, in order to minimize the distance between the front face 20 and the bottom face 21.

The pivoting flap 9 has an upper face 92 located on the side of the front face 20 of the electric window control device 1, and a lower face 93 facing the gripping cavity 2.

The pivoting flap 9 is able to pivot around the pivot axis 4, the long edge 9a of the pivoting flap 9 and the pivot axis 4 both extending substantially in the same direction.

The pivoting flap in FIG. 9 is in the rest position and partially closes the gripping cavity 2.

The electric window control device 1 comprises a printed circuit board 10 comprising the electronic control module 11.

As illustrated in FIG. 6, the printed circuit board 10 includes a notch 100 so as to bypass the grip cavity 2.

The control means 12 is connected to the selection means 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b by the printed circuit 10, electrical tracks and appropriate electronics being arranged on the printed circuit 10 so that when the control means 12 and one or several selection means 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b are concomitantly in an active state, a control signal is generated by the appropriate electronics, for example by the electronic control module 11. The control signal is connected to one or more motors connected to the windows associated with the selection means 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b.

Upon reception of the control signal, a motor operates the window to which it is connected, causing it to rise or lower.

When the control means 12 is in an idle state, no control signal is generated. When the control means 12 is in an active state, but no selection means 50a, 50b, 60a, 60b is in an active state concomitantly, no control signal is generated.

The control signal is for example a data signal. The data contained in the control signal indicates which window (s) to be operated, and in which direction, the ascent or descent.

FIG. 7a, in combination with FIG. 2 for greater clarity, represents the hand 51 of a user able to actuate the pivoting flap 9.

The lateral segment 2b of the gripping cavity 2 is able to receive a proximal portion 59 of an inch 52 of the hand 51 of a user. The proximal part 59 of an inch 52 is the part of the thumb delimited by the proximal phalanx, between the distal phalanx and the metacarpus.

The longitudinal segment 2a of the gripping cavity 2 is capable of receiving a distal portion 57 of an inch 52 from the hand 51 of a user. The distal portion 57 of an inch 52 is the portion of the thumb bounded by the distal phalanx, from the junction between the proximal phalanx and the distal phalanx to the free end of the thumb.

Thus, it is possible for a user to introduce his thumb 52 into the gripping cavity 2, then to actuate the control means 12 in an active state by a rotational movement of said thumb 52 around the long edge 91 of the flap 9 allowing the user to position his thumb 52 for pressing on the upper face 92 of the flap 9 allowing for example a maneuver for lowering a window, or for lifting the flap 9 from the lower face 93 allowing for example a window lifting operation.

As shown in FIG. 7b, the lateral segment 2b of the grip cavity 2 allows the passage of the thumb 52 in the grip cavity 2, under the pivoting flap 9, facilitating the lifting of the flap 9 by the distal part 57, the part proximal 59 being located in the grip cavity 2, at the level of the lateral segment 2b.

Advantageously, the first selection means 5a and the second selection means 5b are arranged relative to the control means 12 so that two fingers among the index 53, middle finger 54 or ring finger 55 with one hand 51 of a user can simultaneously actuate the first selection means 5a and the second selection means 5b while the thumb 54 of said user's hand 51 can actuate the control means 12.

In the example illustrated in FIG. 7b, the middle finger 54 activates the first selection means 5a in an active state by pressing the selection button 50a, the index 53 actuates the second selection means 5b in an active state by pressing the selection button 50b, while the thumb 54 lifts the pivoting flap 9 from the underside 93 of the pivoting flap 9 to actuate the control means 12 in an active state. This combination of selection buttons 50a, 50b and control means allows for example to lower the front windows of a vehicle.

To actuate simultaneously in an active state the control means 12 and selection means 50a, 50b, a user for example first presses the selection button 50a with his middle finger 54, then then presses the selection button 50b with his index finger 53 while leaving his middle finger 54 pressed on the selection button 50a, then raises the pivoting flap 9 with his thumb 54 while keeping his middle finger 54 pressed on the selection button 50a and his index finger 53 on the selection button 50b . The control means 12 and selection means 50a, 50b are then actuated concomitantly in an active state.

Of course, the order in which the supports and lifting are made is of no importance, it can also be done simultaneously. The important thing is that this results in simultaneous actuation in an active state of the control means 12 and the selection means 50a, 50b.

A bringing together of the middle finger 54 and the index finger 53 towards the palm of the hand 51 to press the third selection button 60a and fourth selection button 60b while the thumb 54 raises the pivoting flap 9 from the underside 93 of the flap pivoting 9 to actuate in an active state the control means 12, for example to lower the rear windows of a vehicle.

Generally, the first selection means 5a and the second selection means 5b are arranged so that two fingers among the index 53, middle finger 54 or ring finger 55 of one hand 51 of a user can simultaneously actuate the first selection means 5a and the second selection means 5b while the thumb 54 of said hand 51 of the user can actuate the control means 12.

The selection means 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b are arranged so that two fingers among the index 53, middle finger 54 or ring finger 55 of one hand 51 of a user can actuate two selection means simultaneously among the first selection means 5a, the second selection means 5b, the third selection means 6a and the fourth selection means 6b, while the thumb 54 of said user's hand 51 can actuate the control means 12.

Thus, Figure 7b illustrates a particular combination of fingers 53, 54, 55 and selection buttons 50a, 50b, 60a, 60b among many other combinations.

In FIG. 7c, only the position of the thumb 52 changes.

Thumb 52 rotates the pivoting flap 9 in the direction of the grip cavity 2, that is to say in the direction of the bottom face 21 of the electric window control device 1. The distal portion 57 of thumb 52 presses on the upper face 92 of the pivoting flap 9 to rotate it and actuate the control means 12 in an active state. The proximal part 59 is located in the grip cavity 2, at the level of the lateral segment 2b.

The same combinations of fingers 53, 54, 55 and selection buttons 50a, 50b, 60a, 60b as those described for FIG. 7b are possible.

In the example illustrated in FIG. 7c, the middle finger 54 activates the first selection means 5a in an active state by pressing the selection button 50a, the index 53 actuates the second selection means 5b in an active state by pressing the selection button 50b, while the thumb 54 lifts the pivoting flap 9 from the underside 93 of the pivoting flap 9 to actuate the control means 12 in an active state. This combination of selection buttons 50a, 50b and control means allows for example to lift the front windows of a vehicle.

It is very important that the position of the hand 51 for actuating the selection means 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b and the control means 12 is comfortable.

The arrangement of the selection buttons 50a, 50b, 60a, 60b, the cavity 2 and the pivoting flap 9 must be ergonomic.

As illustrated in FIGS. 7b and 7c, a position of use of the electric window control device 1 in which the hand 51, the wrist 58 and the forearm 50 are aligned is preferred.

FIGS. 8a, 8b and 8c illustrate an example of arrangement and ergonomic dimensioning of the electric window control device 1.

The front face 20 of the electric window control device 1 extends in a longitudinal direction in a general extension plane whose direction perpendicular to said longitudinal direction is said to be lateral. The thickness is said to be one dimension along a plane perpendicular to the general extension plane of the front face 20.

As illustrated in FIG. 8a, and in the longitudinal direction of the electric window control device 1, the selection buttons 50a, 50b, 60a, 60b are arranged in two rows and two columns.

On the first line are the selection buttons 50a, 50b. On a second line are the selection buttons 50a, 50b.

The spacing 201 between the lines is between zero and five millimeters depending on the choice of graphics and the desire or not to physically separate the selection buttons 50a, 60a and 50b, 60b, typically about three millimeters.

The spacing 211 between the columns is between zero and five millimeters depending on the choice of graphics and whether or not to physically separate the selection buttons boutons oa, 50b and 60a, 60b, typically about three millimeters.

Thus, the selection buttons 50a, 50b, 60a, 60b are spaced from each other by a value between zero and five millimeters, typically about three millimeters.

The selection buttons 50a, 50b, 60a, 60b are square, their length 201 being equivalent to their width 211 and equal to a value of between ten and twenty millimeters depending on the ergonomic comfort targeted, typically about fifteen millimeters.

The selection buttons 50a, 50b, 60a, 60b form a selection block.

The pivoting flap 9 and the gripping cavity 2 form a control block.

The selection pad and the control block are separated by a distance of between fifteen and twenty-five millimeters depending on the ergonomic comfort targeted, typically about twenty millimeters. This allows the selection buttons 50a, 50b, 60a, 60b and the control unit to be simultaneously reached by the fingers of one adult hand, of standard size.

The long edge 91 of the pivoting flap 9 is of a length equal to a value between twenty and forty millimeters, typically about thirty millimeters.

The grip cavity 2 is of a length equal to a value greater from zero to thirty millimeters than the length of the long edge 91 of the pivoting flap 9, typically about twenty millimeters more, or fifty millimeters in total length.

Thus, in the longitudinal direction of the electric window control device 1, the length of the lateral segment 2b of the gripping cavity 2 is equal to the difference between the length of the gripping cavity 2 and the length of the long edge of the pivoting flap 9, which corresponds to a value between zero and thirty millimeters, typically about twenty millimeters.

FIG. 8b is a side section of the electric window control device 1, at the level of the selection buttons 60a and 60b.

The thickness 207 of the selection buttons 50a, 50b, 60a, 60b is between three and ten millimeters depending on the compactness sought, typically about five millimeters.

The depth 206 of the hollowed out part forming the tactile marking means 8a, 8b of the selection buttons 60a, 60b is typically about two and a half millimeters.

In the case of tactile marking means 7a, 7b in relief, the height of the relief of the selection buttons 50a, 50b depends on the relief pattern chosen, for example about two and a half millimeters for the curved part of a five-millimeter button thick including a circular domed relief. Such a dimension of depth 206 or of height of the tactile marking means 7a, 7b allows good identification by touch.

In the longitudinal direction of the electric window control device 1, the width 215 of the upper face 92 of the pivoting flap 9 is between ten and fifteen millimeters, typically about fifteen millimeters.

According to the longitudinal direction of the electric window control device 1, the width 216 of the lateral segment 2b of the grip cavity 2 is between ten and twenty millimeters, according to a compromise to be found between ergonomics and compactness, typically about fifteen millimeters .

The dimensions described above relating to the control block allow comfortable positioning of the thumb 52 when using the electric window control device 1.

The thickness 214 of the electric window control device 1 depends on the desired ergonomics and on the electronic technology used, typically about fifteen millimeters.

The electric window control device 1 illustrated in FIGS. 2, 5, 6 and 7a to 8c is suitable for use by the left hand of a user. For use with a right hand, the control block must be turned 180 ° along an axis passing through the middle of the two columns of selection buttons 50a, 60a and 50b, 60b. In other words, the control unit must be arranged as reversed in a mirror plane parallel to the front face 20.

Thus, in FIGS. 2, 5, 6 and 7a to 8c, the pivot axis 8 of the pivoting flap 9 is positioned to the left of the grip cavity, the longitudinal segment 2a and the lateral segment 2b forming an inverted L according to a mirror plane parallel to the front face 20.

In an electric window control device 1 suitable for a right hand, the pivot axis 8 of the pivoting flap 9 is positioned to the right of the grip cavity, the longitudinal segment 2a and the lateral segment 2b forming an L as shown in the Latin alphabet.

The longitudinal edge of the grip cavity 2 located on the side of the pivoting flap 9 is substantially aligned with the straight line passing through the middle of the two columns of selection buttons 50a, 60a and 50b, 60b.

According to this arrangement of the selection buttons 50a, 50b, 60a, 60b, of the cavity 2 and of the pivoting flap 9, the electric window control device 1 is ergonomic and compact.

Several panes can be operated simultaneously by a single action of the hand of a user. A false movement, for example an elbow movement or an unwanted pressing on the control means, cannot raise or lower a window.

The electric window control device 1 is for example made of plastic.

The selection buttons 50a, 50b, 60a, 60b can be push buttons, capacitive sensors, touch sensors. For example, the selection buttons 50a, 50b, 60a, 60b are the same type as the keys on a computer keyboard or a mobile phone.

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claims 1- Electric window control device (1) comprising a front face (20) accessible by a user for operating windows, comprising a single control means (12) for operating windows, a first selection means (5a) for selecting a first window to be operated and a second selection means (5b) for selecting a second window to be operated, characterized in that a concomitant actuation in an active state of the control means (12), of the first selection means (5a ) and the second selection means (5b) is able to operate the first window and the second window simultaneously. 2- Electric window control device (1) according to the preceding claim, the control means (12) comprising a control switch (3) and a gripping cavity (2) arranged so that the thumb (52) with one hand (51) of a user can enter said gripping cavity (2) to actuate the control switch (3). 3- Electric window control device (1) according to the preceding claim, comprising a bottom face (21) opposite said front face (20), the control means (12) comprising an electronic control module (11), the electronic control module (11) being located next to the grip cavity (2), the electronic control module (11) and the grip cavity (2) being both bordered by the bottom face (21), so as to minimize the distance between the front face (20) and the bottom face (21). 4- Electric window control device (1) according to any one of claims 2 or 3, extending in a longitudinal direction, the control switch (3) comprising a pivoting flap (9) having an upper face ( 92), a lower face (93) and long edge (91), the pivoting flap (9) being able to pivot around a pivot axis (4), the long edge (9a) of the pivoting flap (9) and the pivot axis (4) both extending substantially in the longitudinal direction of the electric window control device (1) so that a one inch (52) distal portion (57) of a user can introduce into said gripping cavity (2), a rotational movement of the thumb (52) around the long edge (91) of the pivoting flap (9) allowing the thumb (52) to rest on the upper face (92) of the pivoting flap (9) and a lifting of the pivoting flap (9) by the thumb (52) from the underside (93) of the pivoting flap (9), in order to fa ire pivot said pivoting flap (9) around a rest position to actuate the control switch (3) in an active state. 5- electric window control device (1) according to the preceding claim, the pivoting flap (9), when in its rest position, partially closing the gripping cavity (2), so as to leave at the level of the front face (20) a substantially L-shaped opening comprising a longitudinal segment (2a) bordering the long edge (91) of the pivoting flap (9) and a lateral segment (2b), the lateral segment (2b) being able to receiving a proximal portion (59) of a thumb (52) from a user to facilitate lifting of the pivoting flap (9) by a distal portion (57) of said thumb (52) from the underside (93) of the pivoting flap (9). 6- Electric window control device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, the first selection means (5a) and the second selection means (5b) being arranged so that two fingers among the index (53), the middle finger (54) or the ring finger (55) of a hand (51) of a user can simultaneously actuate the first selection means (5a) and the second selection means (5b) while the thumb (54) of said hand (51) of the user can actuate the control means (12). 7- Electric window control device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a third selection means (6a) for selecting a third window to be operated and a fourth selection means (6b) for selecting a fourth window to be operated, the third selection means (6a) and the fourth selection means (6b) being arranged so that two fingers among the index finger (53), the middle finger (54) or the ring finger (55 ) with one hand (51) of a user can simultaneously actuate two selection means from the first selection means (5a), the second selection means (5b), the third selection means (6a) and the fourth means selection (6b), while the thumb (54) of said hand (51) of the user can actuate the control means (12). 8- Electric window control device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, each selection means (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b) comprising a tactile identification means (7a, 7b, 8a, 8b). 9- Electric window control device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a locking means (16) adapted to inhibit at least one selection means (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b). 10- Door (100) for a motor vehicle comprising a window (101) and an electric window control device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, the electric window control device (1) being assembled to the door (100) obliquely to the general vertical plane of the window (101), the front face (20) of the electric window control device (1) making an angle of inclination (110) between 120 ° and 150 ° with the general vertical plane of the window (101).