WO2003017304A2 - Programmable switch with pressure- and/or rotation-actuated display - Google Patents

Programmable switch with pressure- and/or rotation-actuated display Download PDF

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WO2003017304A2
WO2003017304A2 PCT/FR2002/002805 FR0202805W WO03017304A2 WO 2003017304 A2 WO2003017304 A2 WO 2003017304A2 FR 0202805 W FR0202805 W FR 0202805W WO 03017304 A2 WO03017304 A2 WO 03017304A2
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Chantal Aubrice
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H25/00—Switches with compound movement of handle or other operating part
    • H01H25/06—Operating part movable both angularly and rectilinearly, the rectilinear movement being along the axis of angular movement
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G1/00—Controlling members, e.g. knobs or handles; Assemblies or arrangements thereof; Indicating position of controlling members
    • G05G1/02—Controlling members for hand actuation by linear movement, e.g. push buttons
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G1/00—Controlling members, e.g. knobs or handles; Assemblies or arrangements thereof; Indicating position of controlling members
    • G05G1/08—Controlling members for hand actuation by rotary movement, e.g. hand wheels
    • G05G1/10—Details, e.g. of discs, knobs, wheels or handles
    • 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
    • H01H9/18—Distinguishing marks on switches, e.g. for indicating switch location in the dark; Adaptation of switches to receive distinguishing marks
    • H01H9/181—Distinguishing marks on switches, e.g. for indicating switch location in the dark; Adaptation of switches to receive distinguishing marks using a programmable display, e.g. LED or LCD
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H19/00—Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand
    • H01H19/005—Electromechanical pulse generators
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H19/00—Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand
    • H01H19/54—Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand the operating part having at least five or an unspecified number of operative positions
    • H01H19/60—Angularly-movable actuating part carrying no contacts
    • H01H19/63—Contacts actuated by axial cams
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H19/00—Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand
    • H01H19/005—Electromechanical pulse generators
    • H01H2019/006—Electromechanical pulse generators being rotation direction sensitive, e.g. the generated pulse or code depends on the direction of rotation of the operating part

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  • the present invention relates to a switch actuatable by pressure and / or by rotation of its mobile element.
  • the prior art knows the document FR 2 176 293 concerning a button with a double possibility of displacement (translation, rotation) and comprising a position indicator to signal to the user the position of the rotary member of the button.
  • this key is not programmable, it does not allow the selection of different programs or functions for a machine, and the information communicated to the user is reduced to its simplest expression.
  • the object of the invention is to design a switch allowing a dialogue between a user and his machine, by means of an exchange of various information in one direction and in the other.
  • a cap having:. on the one hand an endless rotational stroke in one direction and in the other around a pivot with several possible stop positions during a revolution, each of the positions making it possible to actuate a switch for controlling the electronic assembly,
  • FIG. 1 view in vertical section of a rotary switch according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 perspective view of the cap of the switch in FIG. 1,
  • FIG. 3 block diagram of a non-limiting operating method, of the programming assembly combined with the switch.
  • the switch shown in Figure 1 is combined with a display capable of displaying any type of information, graphics, animation and an electronic programming unit.
  • the display is chosen from the set (LCD display, OLED display), abbreviations for liquid crystal displays and “organic emetting diodes” with a larger display area than the previous ones.
  • the switch consists of:
  • the cap (1) has tubular tabs (4) integral with the upper face (2) and perpendicular thereto, and extending over at least part of the height of the internal cavity (20) of the cap.
  • the cap (1) is capable of turning endlessly in one direction and in the other around the central and vertical axis (19) of a pivot (22) secured to a horizontal circular plate (14) (for example metallic).
  • the internal diameter of the bottom part of the skirt (21) of the cap is greater than the diameter of the plate (14) so as to be able to rotate around the latter.
  • the edge of the skirt is provided with pleats or anchoring points (16) directed towards the axis (19) abutting under the plate (14) to prevent the cap from exiting towards the high and to carry the outer edge of a sealing membrane (13), its inner edge being carried by an annular seal (9) surrounding the pivot (22), the membrane (13) completely closing the opening of the cap (1) and rotating with it.
  • Fixing means for example lugs (23) cut from the plate (14) and bent at 90 ° support the plate (15) of a printed circuit comprising all the electronic components necessary for programming such as for example control components (8) welded on the underside of the plate (15).
  • a display (3) covered for example by an opaque film (18) comprising a reading window (18a) disposed under the transparent part of the upper face (2) of the cap.
  • the plate (15) also comprises on the periphery of its upper face, one or more switches (6) regularly spaced, for example four arranged at 90 ° and a double notched optical switch (5) of the type used in computer mice, with a low closing position and an automatic reminder to open after releasing the pressure, the use of two optical switches to determine the direction of rotation of the cap.
  • switches (6) regularly spaced, for example four arranged at 90 ° and a double notched optical switch (5) of the type used in computer mice, with a low closing position and an automatic reminder to open after releasing the pressure, the use of two optical switches to determine the direction of rotation of the cap.
  • the contacts on the switches (6) and on the switch (5) are produced by the tubular tabs (4), respectively when the cap is rotated or when it is pressed thereon.
  • one or more lighting means can be provided on the plate (15) and below the display (3), for example lamps of the light-emitting diode type.
  • the printed circuit board has an output cable (24) connected to a standard connection (10) for connecting the switch to a machine.
  • a thread (11) provided on the pivot (22) makes it possible to fix the switch according to the invention on a support (17) by means of a fixing nut (12).
  • the user can rotate the cap (1) indefinitely in either direction and information is immediately displayed on the display for each position of the cap.
  • This information can be a code (corresponding to an operation to be carried out by the machine), a message intended for the environment of the machine, information received from the environment (for example time, temperature, speed, consumption, pressure, etc.) or a combination of this set of information, or a graph or animation.
  • the user selects or validates the information or the function chosen by pressing on said cap, and has the possibility, for each of them, of selecting or validating a sub-function by a new pressure.
  • Each function can include a menu and, depending on the menu programming, at least one output information [for example a code (103), at least one series of bits (104), an aid (105)], a display of the received data (106) corresponding to a code, and an access link (107) to a set of sub functions (SF-,), (SF 2 ), (SF 3 ), (SF n ) available through step (D), one or more accesses (108) to the start step (A).
  • a code 103
  • an aid (105) a display of the received data (106) corresponding to a code
  • an access link (107) to a set of sub functions (SF-,), (SF 2 ), (SF 3 ), (SF n ) available through step (D), one or more accesses (108) to the start step (A).
  • step D successive and looping display of all the programmed sub-functions, the first sub-function (SF-i) succeeding the last function (SF n ) (link 109), each sub-function can be validated by an output (110), then choice of one of the sub-functions (SFj).
  • the programming of step D thus provides the same possibilities as the programming of step B.
  • step (E) the same possibilities as for step (C) among others for example, an access (111) to the start step (A), the display and the programming of a code (112), an aid (113) etc. and optionally an access (114) to a sub-function (SSFj) which can itself be validated by pressing the cap etc.
  • an access (111) to the start step (A) the display and the programming of a code (112), an aid (113) etc. and optionally an access (114) to a sub-function (SSFj) which can itself be validated by pressing the cap etc.
  • SSFj sub-function
  • the programming provides (possible access and display) of one of the following non-limiting information:
  • a real dialogue can be established (user-machine) since there is possible exchange of information from one to the other and vice versa.
  • the user has the possibility of modifying the menus of the functions and / or under function because: the reconfiguration of the program of a switch according to the invention already implemented on a machine is possible, without dismantling, by disconnecting the connector (10) and by connecting it to a programming device, in the event of network communication, the reconfiguration can be carried out directly at the network central.

Abstract

The invention relates to a switch of the type that comprises a pressure- and rotation-actuated mobile element. The inventive switch is characterised in that it comprises a display, a programmable electronic unit and a cover. The cover, which can be rotated endlessly in one direction and around a pivot (22) in the other direction, can occupy several stop positions during one rotation. Each of said stop positions can be used to actuate a switch (6) that is used to control the electronic unit. Moreover, said cover can be moved linearly in a direction that is perpendicular to the plane of rotation in order to occupy a low closed position when pressure is applied to the cover. When said pressure is released, the cover is automatically returned to the open position. In this way, the notched switch (5) of the electronic unit can be actuated.

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Commutateur programmable à affichage actionnabie par pression et/ou par rotationProgrammable switch with display actuated by pressure and / or rotation
La présente invention concerne un commutateur actionnabie par pression et/ou par rotation de son élément mobile. L'art antérieur connaît le document FR 2 176 293 concernant une touche à double possibilité de déplacement (translation, rotation) et comportant un voyant de position pour signaler à l'utilisateur la position de l'organe rotatif de la touche.The present invention relates to a switch actuatable by pressure and / or by rotation of its mobile element. The prior art knows the document FR 2 176 293 concerning a button with a double possibility of displacement (translation, rotation) and comprising a position indicator to signal to the user the position of the rotary member of the button.
Cette touche n'étant pas programmable, elle ne permet pas de sélectionner des programmes ou des fonctions différentes à l'intention d'une machine, et l'information communiquée à l'utilisateur est réduite à sa plus simple expression.Since this key is not programmable, it does not allow the selection of different programs or functions for a machine, and the information communicated to the user is reduced to its simplest expression.
L'invention a pour but de concevoir un commutateur permettant un dialogue entre un utilisateur et sa machine, grâce à un échange d'informations diverses dans un sens et dans l'autre.The object of the invention is to design a switch allowing a dialogue between a user and his machine, by means of an exchange of various information in one direction and in the other.
Ce but est atteint grâce à l'invention qui consiste en un commutateur du type comportant un organe mobile actionnabie par pression et par rotation, caractérisé en ce qu'il consiste en une combinaison de :This object is achieved thanks to the invention which consists of a switch of the type comprising a movable member actuated by pressure and by rotation, characterized in that it consists of a combination of:
- un afficheur ,- a display ,
- un ensemble électronique programmable- a programmable electronic assembly
- un capuchon présentant : . d'un part une course en rotation sans fin dans un sens et dans l'autre autour d'un pivot avec plusieurs positions d'arrêt possibles au cours d'un tour, chacune des positions permettant d'actionner un interrupteur de commande de l'ensemble électronique,- a cap having:. on the one hand an endless rotational stroke in one direction and in the other around a pivot with several possible stop positions during a revolution, each of the positions making it possible to actuate a switch for controlling the electronic assembly,
. d'autre part une course linéaire selon une direction perpendiculaire au plan de rotation, avec une position basse de fermeture par pression, et un rappel automatique en ouverture après relâchement de la pression sur le capuchon, permettant d'actionner un commutateur de l'ensemble électronique.. on the other hand, a linear stroke in a direction perpendicular to the plane of rotation, with a low position for closing by pressure, and an automatic return to opening after release of the pressure on the cap, making it possible to actuate a switch of the assembly electronic.
On comprendra mieux l'invention à l'aide de la description ci-après d'un mode de réalisation non limitatif, faite en référence aux figures annexées suivantes :The invention will be better understood with the aid of the description below of a non-limiting embodiment, made with reference to the following appended figures:
- figure 1 : vue en coupe verticale d'un commutateur rotatif selon l'invention,FIG. 1: view in vertical section of a rotary switch according to the invention,
- figure 2 : vue en perspective du capuchon du commutateur de la figure 1 ,FIG. 2: perspective view of the cap of the switch in FIG. 1,
- figure 3 : schéma de principe d'un procédé de fonctionnement non limitatif, de l'ensemble de programmation combiné au commutateur. Le commutateur représenté en figure 1 est combiné à un afficheur apte à afficher tout type d'information, de graphique, d'animation et à un ensemble électronique de programmation.- Figure 3: block diagram of a non-limiting operating method, of the programming assembly combined with the switch. The switch shown in Figure 1 is combined with a display capable of displaying any type of information, graphics, animation and an electronic programming unit.
De façon préférentielle, l'afficheur est choisi dans l'ensemble (afficheur LCD, afficheur OLED), abréviations des afficheurs à cristaux liquides et des « organic emetting diodes » de plus grande surface d'affichage que les précédentes.Preferably, the display is chosen from the set (LCD display, OLED display), abbreviations for liquid crystal displays and “organic emetting diodes” with a larger display area than the previous ones.
Le commutateur se compose de :The switch consists of:
- un capuchon creux et circulaire rotatif (1) dont la face supérieure (2) est transparente au moins en partie. Intérieurement, le capuchon (1) comporte des pattes tubulaires (4) solidaires de la face supérieure (2) et perpendiculaires à celle ci, et s'étendant sur une partie au moins de la hauteur de la cavité interne (20) du capuchon.- a hollow circular circular cap (1), the upper face (2) of which is at least partially transparent. Internally, the cap (1) has tubular tabs (4) integral with the upper face (2) and perpendicular thereto, and extending over at least part of the height of the internal cavity (20) of the cap.
Le capuchon (1) est apte à tourner sans fin dans un sens et dans l'autre autour de l'axe central et vertical (19) d'un pivot (22) solidaire d'une platine circulaire horizontale (14) (par exemple métallique). Le diamètre interne de la partie basse de la jupe (21) du capuchon est supérieure au diamètre de la platine (14) de manière à pouvoir tourner autour de celle-ci.The cap (1) is capable of turning endlessly in one direction and in the other around the central and vertical axis (19) of a pivot (22) secured to a horizontal circular plate (14) (for example metallic). The internal diameter of the bottom part of the skirt (21) of the cap is greater than the diameter of the plate (14) so as to be able to rotate around the latter.
De façon préférentielle mais non limitative, la bordure de la jupe est pourvue de plis ou de points d'ancrage (16) dirigés vers l'axe (19) venant en butée sous la platine (14) pour empêcher la sortie du capuchon vers le haut et pour porter le bord extérieur d'une membrane d'étanchéité (13), son bord intérieur étant porté par un joint d'étanchéité annulaire (9) entourant le pivot (22), la membrane (13) obturant totalement l'ouverture du capuchon (1) et tournant avec lui.Preferably but not limited to, the edge of the skirt is provided with pleats or anchoring points (16) directed towards the axis (19) abutting under the plate (14) to prevent the cap from exiting towards the high and to carry the outer edge of a sealing membrane (13), its inner edge being carried by an annular seal (9) surrounding the pivot (22), the membrane (13) completely closing the opening of the cap (1) and rotating with it.
Des moyens de fixation, par exemple des pattes (23) découpées dans la platine (14) et pliées à 90° supportent la plaque (15) d'un circuit imprimé comportant l'ensemble des composants électroniques nécessaires à la programmation comme par exemple des composants de contrôle (8) soudés en sous-face de la plaque (15).Fixing means, for example lugs (23) cut from the plate (14) and bent at 90 ° support the plate (15) of a printed circuit comprising all the electronic components necessary for programming such as for example control components (8) welded on the underside of the plate (15).
Sur la face supérieure de la plaque (15) est fixé un afficheur (3) recouvert par exemple par un film opaque (18) comportant une fenêtre de lecture (18a) disposée sous la partie transparente de la face supérieure (2) du capuchon.On the upper face of the plate (15) is fixed a display (3) covered for example by an opaque film (18) comprising a reading window (18a) disposed under the transparent part of the upper face (2) of the cap.
Selon un exemple de réalisation la plaque (15) comporte encore sur la périphérie de sa face supérieure, un ou plusieurs interrupteurs (6) espacés régulièrement, par exemple quatre disposés à 90° et un double optocommutateur à encoche (5) du type utilisé dans les souris d'ordinateur, avec une position basse de fermeture et un rappel automatique en ouverture après relâchement de la pression, l'utilisation de deux optocommutateurs permettant de déterminer le sens de rotation du capuchon.According to an exemplary embodiment, the plate (15) also comprises on the periphery of its upper face, one or more switches (6) regularly spaced, for example four arranged at 90 ° and a double notched optical switch (5) of the type used in computer mice, with a low closing position and an automatic reminder to open after releasing the pressure, the use of two optical switches to determine the direction of rotation of the cap.
Les contacts sur les interrupteurs (6) et sur le commutateur (5) sont réalisés par les pattes tubulaires (4), respectivement lors de la rotation du capuchon ou d'une pression sur celui-ci.The contacts on the switches (6) and on the switch (5) are produced by the tubular tabs (4), respectively when the cap is rotated or when it is pressed thereon.
En option on peut prévoir sur la plaque (15) et en dessous de l'afficheur (3) un ou plusieurs moyens d'éclairage par exemple des lampes du type diode électroluminescentes.As an option, one or more lighting means can be provided on the plate (15) and below the display (3), for example lamps of the light-emitting diode type.
La plaque du circuit imprimé comporte un câble de sortie (24) relié à une connexion standard (10) pour connecter le commutateur à une machine.The printed circuit board has an output cable (24) connected to a standard connection (10) for connecting the switch to a machine.
Préférentiellement un filetage (11) prévu sur le pivot (22) permet de fixer le commutateur selon l'invention sur un support (17) au moyen d'un écrou de fixation (12).Preferably a thread (11) provided on the pivot (22) makes it possible to fix the switch according to the invention on a support (17) by means of a fixing nut (12).
On décrit à présent le fonctionnement du commutateur en liaison avec les trois figures.We now describe the operation of the switch in conjunction with the three figures.
L'utilisateur peut tourner indéfiniment le capuchon (1) dans un sens et dans l'autre et des informations s'affichent immédiatement sur l'afficheur pour chaque position du capuchon.The user can rotate the cap (1) indefinitely in either direction and information is immediately displayed on the display for each position of the cap.
Ces informations peuvent être un code (correspondant à une opération à effectuer par la machine), un message à l'intention de l'environnement de la machine, une information reçue en provenance de l'environnement (par exemple heure, température, rapidité, consommation, pression, etc..) ou une combinaison de cet ensemble d'informations, ou un graphique ou une animation.This information can be a code (corresponding to an operation to be carried out by the machine), a message intended for the environment of the machine, information received from the environment (for example time, temperature, speed, consumption, pressure, etc.) or a combination of this set of information, or a graph or animation.
L'utilisateur sélectionne ou valide l'information ou la fonction choisie par pression sur ledit capuchon, et a la possibilité, pour chacune d'entre elle, de sélectionner ou valider une sous fonction par une nouvelle pression.The user selects or validates the information or the function chosen by pressing on said cap, and has the possibility, for each of them, of selecting or validating a sub-function by a new pressure.
Sur le schéma de principe, ce fonctionnement se traduit par les étapes suivantes :On the schematic diagram, this operation results in the following steps:
- étape (A) : début (ou allumage) - étape (B) : affichage successif et en boucle de toutes les fonctions programmées, la première fonction (Fi) succédant à la dernière fonction (Fn) (liaison 101), chaque fonction (Fi), (F2)... , (Fn) pouvant être validée par une sortie 102, puis choix de l'une d'entre-elles par arrêt sur une position, étape (C ) : validation du choix d'une des fonctions (Fj) par pression sur le capuchon. Chaque fonction peut comporter un menu et, selon la programmation du menu, au moins une information de sortie [par exemple un code (103), au moins une suite de bits (104), une aide (105)], un affichage des données reçues (106) correspondant à un code, et une liaison d'accès (107) à un ensemble de sous fonctions (SF-,), (SF2), (SF3), (SFn) disponibles grâce à l'étape (D), un ou plusieurs accès (108) à l'étape début (A).- step (A): start (or start-up) - step (B): successive and looped display of all the programmed functions, the first function (Fi) succeeding the last function (F n ) (link 101), each function (Fi), (F 2 ) ..., (F n ) can be validated by an output 102, then choice of one of them by stopping on a position, step (C): validation of the choice of 'one of the functions (Fj) by pressing on the cap. Each function can include a menu and, depending on the menu programming, at least one output information [for example a code (103), at least one series of bits (104), an aid (105)], a display of the received data (106) corresponding to a code, and an access link (107) to a set of sub functions (SF-,), (SF 2 ), (SF 3 ), (SF n ) available through step (D), one or more accesses (108) to the start step (A).
- étape (D) en option : affichage successif et en boucle de toutes les sous- fonctions programmées, la première sous-fonction (SF-i) succédant à la dernière fonction (SFn) (liaison 109), chaque sous fonction pouvant être validée par une sortie (110), puis choix de l'une des sous fonctions (SFj). La programmation de l'étape D prévoit ainsi les mêmes possibilités que la programmation de l'étape B.- optional step (D): successive and looping display of all the programmed sub-functions, the first sub-function (SF-i) succeeding the last function (SF n ) (link 109), each sub-function can be validated by an output (110), then choice of one of the sub-functions (SFj). The programming of step D thus provides the same possibilities as the programming of step B.
- étape (E) : validation du choix précédent d'une sous-fonction (SFj) par pression sur le capuchon (1).- step (E): validation of the previous choice of a sub-function (SFj) by pressing on the cap (1).
A nouveau la programmation prévoit pour l'étape (E) les mêmes possibilités que pour l'étape (C ) entre autres par exemple, un accès (111) à l'étape début (A), l'affichage et la programmation d'un code (112), une aide (113) etc.. et en option un accès (114) à une sous sous-fonction (SSFj) qui pourra elle-même être validée par pression du capuchon etc..Again the programming provides for step (E) the same possibilities as for step (C) among others for example, an access (111) to the start step (A), the display and the programming of a code (112), an aid (113) etc. and optionally an access (114) to a sub-function (SSFj) which can itself be validated by pressing the cap etc.
- étape (X) : la répétition des étapes de rotation et de validation ci-dessus est en théorie non limitée. D'une façon générale, suite à une validation (C, E etc.), la programmation prévoit (accès possible et affichage) de l'une des informations non limitatives suivantes :- step (X): the repetition of the above rotation and validation steps is in theory not limited. In general, following a validation (C, E etc.), the programming provides (possible access and display) of one of the following non-limiting information:
• message provenant de l'environnement extérieur de la machine (tel que par exemple : température, heure, consommation etc..) afin de renseigner l'utilisateur,• message from the external environment of the machine (such as for example: temperature, time, consumption, etc.) in order to inform the user,
• graphique d'information également pour renseigner l'utilisateur,• information graphic also to inform the user,
• code d'une fonction à faire exécuter par la machine. Ce qui correspond à une communication de l'utilisateur vers la machine,• code of a function to be executed by the machine. Which corresponds to a communication from the user to the machine,
• une combinaison de plusieurs ou de la totalité de ces informations ci- dessus,• a combination of several or all of the above information,
• etc..• etc ..
Ainsi, grâce à l'invention, il peut s'instaurer un véritable dialogue (utilisateur- machine) puisqu'il y a échange possible d'informations de l'un vers l'autre et réciproquement. En outre l'utilisateur a la possibilité de modifier les menus des fonctions et/ou sous fonction car : la reconfiguration du programme d'un commutateur selon l'invention déjà mis en place sur une machine est possible, sans démontage, en déconnectant le connecteur (10) et en le connectant sur un appareil de programmation, en cas de communication en réseau la reconfiguration est réalisable directement à la centrale du réseau. Thus, thanks to the invention, a real dialogue can be established (user-machine) since there is possible exchange of information from one to the other and vice versa. In addition the user has the possibility of modifying the menus of the functions and / or under function because: the reconfiguration of the program of a switch according to the invention already implemented on a machine is possible, without dismantling, by disconnecting the connector (10) and by connecting it to a programming device, in the event of network communication, the reconfiguration can be carried out directly at the network central.

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1. Commutateur du type comportant un organe mobile actionnabie par pression et par rotation, caractérisé en ce qu'il consiste en une combinaison de :1. Switch of the type comprising a movable member actuatable by pressure and by rotation, characterized in that it consists of a combination of:
- un afficheur,- a display,
- un ensemble électronique programmable- a programmable electronic assembly
- un capuchon étant apte à tourner sans fin autour d'une platine (14) supportant la plaque (15) d'un circuit imprimé de l'ensemble électronique et présentant : d'un part une course en rotation sans fin dans un sens et dans l'autre autour d'un pivot (22) avec plusieurs positions d'arrêt possibles au cours d'un tour, chacune des positions permettant d'actionner un interrupteur (6) de commande de l'ensemble électronique, . d'autre part une course linéaire selon une direction perpendiculaire au plan de rotation, avec une position basse de fermeture par pression sur le capuchon, et un rappel automatique en ouverture après relâchement de la pression sur le capuchon, permettant d'actionner un commutateur (5) de l'ensemble électronique. a cap being able to rotate endlessly around a plate (14) supporting the plate (15) of a printed circuit of the electronic assembly and having: on the one hand an endless rotation stroke in one direction and in the other around a pivot (22) with several possible stop positions during a revolution, each of the positions making it possible to actuate a switch (6) for controlling the electronic assembly,. on the other hand, a linear stroke in a direction perpendicular to the plane of rotation, with a low position for closing by pressing on the cap, and an automatic return to opening after release of the pressure on the cap, making it possible to actuate a switch ( 5) of the electronic assembly.
2. Commutateur selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce que l'afficheur est un afficheur, choisi dans l'ensemble (afficheur LCD, afficheur OLED).2. Switch according to claim 1, characterized in that the display is a display, chosen from the set (LCD display, OLED display).
3. Commutateur selon l'une des revendications 1 à 2, caractérisé en ce que le commutateur (5) de l'ensemble électronique est du type optocommutateur à encoche.3. Switch according to one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that the switch (5) of the electronic assembly is of the notched switch type.
4. Commutateur selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que :4. Switch according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that:
- le capuchon (1) est creux et sa face supérieure (2) est transparente au moins en partie, - intérieurement, le capuchon (1) comporte des pattes tubulaires (4) solidaires de la face supérieure (2) et perpendiculaires à celle-ci, et s'étendant sur une partie au moins de la hauteur de la cavité interne (20) du capuchon,- the cap (1) is hollow and its upper face (2) is transparent at least in part, - internally, the cap (1) has tubular tabs (4) integral with the upper face (2) and perpendicular to it- ci, and extending over at least part of the height of the internal cavity (20) of the cap,
- le capuchon est apte à tourner sans fin dans un sens et dans l'autre autour de l'axe central et vertical (19) d'un pivot (22) solidaire d'une platine circulaire horizontale (14), le diamètre interne de la partie basse de la jupe (21) du capuchon étant supérieur au diamètre de la platine (14) de manière à pouvoir tourner autour de celle-ci,- The cap is able to rotate endlessly in one direction and in the other around the central and vertical axis (19) of a pivot (22) secured to a horizontal circular plate (14), the internal diameter of the part bottom of the skirt (21) of the cap being greater than the diameter of the plate (14) so as to be able to rotate around the latter,
5. Commutateur selon la revendication4, caractérisé en ce5. Switch according to claim4, characterized in that
- la bordure de la jupe est pourvue de plis ou de points d'ancrage (16) dirigés vers l'axe (19) venant en butée sous la platine (14) pour empêcher la sortie du capuchon vers le haut et pour porter le bord extérieur d'une membrane d'étanchéité (13), son bord intérieur étant porté par un joint d'étanchéité annulaire (9) entourant le pivot (22), la membrane (13) obturant totalement l'ouverture du capuchon (1) et tournant avec lui.- The edge of the skirt is provided with pleats or anchor points (16) directed towards the axis (19) abutting under the plate (14) to prevent the cap from coming out upwards and to carry the edge outside of a sealing membrane (13), its inner edge being carried by an annular seal (9) surrounding the pivot (22), the membrane (13) completely closing the opening of the cap (1) and turning with him.
6. Commutateur selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que des pattes (23) découpées dans la platine (14) et pliées à 90° supportent la plaque (15) d'un circuit imprimé comportant l'ensemble des composants électroniques nécessaires à la programmation, 6. Switch according to claim 5, characterized in that tabs (23) cut from the plate (14) and bent at 90 ° support the plate (15) of a printed circuit comprising all the electronic components necessary for the programming,
7. Commutateur selon l'une des revendications 5 à 6 caractérisé en ce que sur la face supérieure de la plaque (15) est fixé un afficheur (3),7. Switch according to one of claims 5 to 6 characterized in that on the upper face of the plate (15) is fixed a display (3),
8. Commutateur selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que l'afficheur (3) est recouvert par un film opaque (18) comportant une fenêtre de lecture (18a) disposée sous la partie transparente de la face supérieure (2) du capuchon,8. Switch according to claim 7, characterized in that the display (3) is covered by an opaque film (18) comprising a reading window (18a) disposed under the transparent part of the upper face (2) of the cap,
9. Commutateur selon l'une des revendications 5 à 8, caractérisé en ce que la plaque (15) comporte encore sur la périphérie de sa face supérieure, au moins un interrupteur (6), et deux optocommutateurs à encoche (5), 9. Switch according to one of claims 5 to 8, characterized in that the plate (15) also comprises on the periphery of its upper face, at least one switch (6), and two notched optical switches (5),
10. Commutateur selon l'une des revendications 5 à 9, caractérisé en ce que sur la plaque (15) et en dessous de l'afficheur (3) sont prévus un ou plusieurs moyens d'éclairage (7),10. Switch according to one of claims 5 to 9, characterized in that one or more lighting means (7) are provided on the plate (15) and below the display (3),
1 1. Commutateur selon l'une des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisé en ce que un câble de sortie (24) est relié à une connexion standard (10) pour connecter le commutateur à une machine,1 1. Switch according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that an output cable (24) is connected to a standard connection (10) for connecting the switch to a machine,
12. Commutateur selon l'une des revendications 1 à 11 , caractérisé en ce que un filetage (11) prévu sur le pivot (22) permet de fixer le commutateur selon l'invention sur un support (17) au moyen d'un écrou de fixation (12), 12. Switch according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that a thread (11) provided on the pivot (22) makes it possible to fix the switch according to the invention on a support (17) by means of a nut fixing (12),
13. Procédé spécifiquement conçu pour le fonctionnement d'un commutateur selon l'une des revendications 1 à 12, caractérisé en ce qu'il consiste à programmer l'ensemble électronique de la manière qui suit :13. Method specifically designed for the operation of a switch according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that that it consists in programming the electronic assembly in the following manner:
- étape (A) : début (ou allumage)- step (A): start (or ignition)
- étape (B) : affichage successif et en boucle de toutes les fonctions programmées, la première fonction (F-i) succédant à la dernière fonction (Fn) (liaison 101), chaque fonction (F^, (F2)..., (Fn) pouvant être validée par une sortie 102, puis choix de l'une d'entre-elles par arrêt sur une position,- step (B): successive and looped display of all the programmed functions, the first function (Fi) succeeding the last function (F n ) (link 101), each function (F ^, (F 2 ) ... , (F n ) being able to be validated by an output 102, then choice of one of them by stopping on a position,
- étape (C ) : validation du choix d'une des fonctions (F,) par pression sur le capuchon. Chaque fonction peut comporter un menu et selon la programmation du menu au moins une information de sortie (par exemple un code (103), au moins une suite de bits (104), une aide (105) et un affichage des données reçues (106) correspondant à un code, et une liaison d'accès (107) à un ensemble de sous fonctions (SF , (SF2), (SF3), (SFn) disponibles grâce à l'étape (D), un ou plusieurs accès (108) à l'étape début (D).- step (C): validation of the choice of one of the functions (F,) by pressing the cap. Each function can include a menu and, depending on the programming of the menu, at least one piece of output information (for example a code (103), at least one series of bits (104), help (105) and a display of the data received (106 ) corresponding to a code, and an access link (107) to a set of sub-functions (SF, (SF 2 ), (SF 3 ), (SF n ) available thanks to step (D), one or several accesses (108) to the start step (D).
- étape (D) en option : affichage successif et en boucle de toutes les sous-fonctions programmées, la première sous-fonction (SF-i) succédant à la dernière fonction (SFn) (liaison 109), chaque sous fonction pouvant être validée par une sortie (110) puis choix de l'une des sous fonctions (SF,). La programmation de l'étape D prévoir ainsi les mêmes possibilités que la programmation de l'étape B.- optional step (D): successive and looping display of all the programmed sub-functions, the first sub-function (SF-i) succeeding the last function (SF n ) (link 109), each sub-function can be validated by an output (110) then choice of one of the sub-functions (SF,). The programming of step D thus provides for the same possibilities as the programming of step B.
- étape (E) : validation du choix précédent d'une sous-fonction (SF,) par pression sur le capuchon (1). - step (E): validation of the previous choice of a sub-function (SF,) by pressing the cap (1).
14. Procédé selon la revendication 13, caractérisé en ce que le programme est reconfigurable par un appareil de programmation ou par la centrale d'un réseau de communication. 14. The method of claim 13, characterized in that the program is reconfigurable by a programming device or by the central office of a communication network.
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