Classifications

• • G—PHYSICS
  • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
  • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
  • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
  • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06F3/016—Input arrangements with force or tactile feedback as computer generated output to the user
• • 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
  • H01H3/00—Mechanisms for operating contacts
  • H01H2003/008—Mechanisms for operating contacts with a haptic or a tactile feedback controlled by electrical means, e.g. a motor or magnetofriction
• • H—ELECTRICITY
  • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
  • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
  • H01H2215/00—Tactile feedback
  • H01H2215/05—Tactile feedback electromechanical
• • H—ELECTRICITY
  • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
  • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
  • H01H2215/00—Tactile feedback
  • H01H2215/05—Tactile feedback electromechanical
  • H01H2215/052—Tactile feedback electromechanical piezoelectric
• • H—ELECTRICITY
  • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
  • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
  • H01H2217/00—Facilitation of operation; Human engineering
  • H01H2217/032—Feedback about selected symbol, e.g. display
• • H—ELECTRICITY
  • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
  • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
  • H01H2219/00—Legends
  • H01H2219/002—Legends replaceable; adaptable
  • H01H2219/014—LED
  • H01H2219/016—LED programmable

Definitions

• the invention relates to an operating device with haptic feedback and uses of an operating device with the features mentioned in the preambles of claims 1 and 21.
• Multi-function control devices with an integrated display device are also known to make the display device touch-sensitive, for example by means of a transparent touch-sensitive film arranged on the display surface.
• Such operating devices are preferably used, for example, in Personal Digital Assistants (PDA).
• PDA Personal Digital Assistants
• the control device according to the invention with haptic feedback is characterized in that it is constructed from at least one actuating element, at least one switching device and at least one actuating device, the at least one actuating element being displaceable in at least one degree of freedom, the at least one actuating element comprises at least one display device and a force can be exerted on the at least one actuating element by means of the at least one actuating device.
• a cost-effective construction is realized, which offers an improved display quality by dispensing with a touch-sensitive film.
• haptic feedback on an operation of the operating device which offers greater safety in handling, as is required in particular in the motor vehicle sector, with long-term stability of the mechanical structure also being provided.
• the at least one display device is freely programmable. This advantageously achieves a high degree of flexibility in use, in particular when used as a multifunction control device.
• the at least one display device is programmable in such a way that the available display area of the at least one display device can be divided into at least one display field.
• At least one switching device can be assigned to the at least one display field and that one is exerted on the at least one actuating element or the at least one switching device in the area of the at least one display field
• Activation of the at least one switching device is given a haptic feedback, for example by pressure points or spring forces of the switching device.
• the at least one switching device is a button, switch, a touch-sensitive film or the like.
• the elements mentioned offer particularly favorable properties of integrability into the operating device, it being possible advantageously to implement a variety of switching functions.
• one embodiment of the invention preferably provides that at least one graphic object can be represented by means of the at least one display device, the at least one graphic object preferably being a is an alphanumeric character, graphic symbol, image or the like.
• the at least one adjusting device is a spring element, rubber cross, electromechanical actuator, pneumatic actuator, piezoelectric actuator or the like.
• a particularly simple implementation of the operating device according to the invention is advantageously provided, in particular a returnability of the at least one actuating element to an initial state is achieved.
• a spring element in the form of a rubber cross a haptic guiding function for a selection of the at least one graphic object can advantageously be implemented in a simple manner, a lower counterforce being applied in the region of the at least one display field when the at least one actuating element is actuated by the rubber cross ,
• the operating device comprises a hollow body with at least one opening, the at least one actuating element preferably being guided in the hollow body in at least one spatial direction.
• the operating device can be realized and handled particularly easily.
• a movement of the at least one actuating element in the at least one spatial direction is limited by at least one stop member.
• the at least one stop member can be implemented, for example, in the form of a projection or electromechanical actuator.
• the operating device is integrated in an operating island.
• the control island comprises at least one control element, the at least one control element preferably being a button, switch, rotary knob or the like.
• the at least one control element preferably being a button, switch, rotary knob or the like.
• at least one function of the at least one control element and / or at least one state of the at least one control element can be visualized by means of the at least one display device. In this way, a particularly high level of safety in operation is given.
• the at least one display device comprises at least one touch aid to support the selection of the touch surfaces, the at least one touch aid preferably being designed as a geometric body in the form of a depression and / or elevation of the display level of the at least one display device.
• the at least one touch aid is point-shaped, line-shaped, as a rubber cross, plastic cross or the like. In this way, it is particularly easy to implement the at least one touch aid with particularly favorable haptic properties.
• the at least one display device is circular, polygonal or the like. In this way, there are many design options which are advantageously characterized by particularly favorable properties for the respective application.
• the at least one display device is a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light-emitting diode (LED), organic light-emitting diode (OLED), light-emitting diode matrix, matrix of organic light-emitting diodes or the like.
• LCD liquid crystal display
• LED light-emitting diode
• OLED organic light-emitting diode
• a variety of design options for the at least one display device are achieved by the means according to the invention.
• an operating element according to the invention is used as an operating element for motor vehicles, airplanes, ships or the like, since there are many possible uses in these areas, the safe operability of the operating element being particularly advantageous.
• an operating element according to the invention as an operating element for window regulators, child safety devices, lighting devices,
• Gear selector, sunroofs, pop-up roofs, solar roofs, vehicle seats or The like is provided because the control element is particularly advantageous due to its flexibility for the application areas mentioned.
• Figure 1a shows a control device with haptic feedback in front view
• Figure 1b a control device with haptic feedback in side view
• FIG. 2 shows an operating device integrated into an operating island for an air conditioning system during operation.
• FIG. 1 schematically shows an embodiment of an operating device 10 according to the invention in a front view (FIG. 1a) and in a side view (FIG. 1b).
• the operating device 10 comprises an actuating element 12, which is guided vertically displaceably within a hollow body 34 with an opening, with a display device 18, the vertical movement of which is limited by means of two stop members 36 designed as projections, as shown in FIG. 1b.
• the actuating member 12 is held in a basic position by means of an actuator 16 (FIG. 1b), which is designed as a spring element in the form of a rubber cross 22 (FIG. 1a) and is arranged below the actuating element.
• the actuating element 12 can be displaced in a translational degree of freedom and two rotational degrees of freedom.
• the vertical degree in FIG. 1b forms the translational degree of freedom.
• the axes of rotation of the two rotational degrees of freedom form two straight lines running orthogonally to one another in a plane arranged parallel to the front of the actuating element 12, which run parallel to the respective side surfaces of the actuating element 12 and likewise form the dividing lines between four display fields 20 into which the display surface of the display device 18 is divided as illustrated in Figure 1a.
• the actuating element 12 When the actuating device 12 is pressed in the area of one of the four display fields 20, the actuating element 12 simultaneously carries out two rotational movements and one translational movement, so that the corner of the actuating element 12 closest to the corresponding display field 20 faces in the direction of the switching device 14 assigned to this display field 20, which in FIG Shape of a push button is executed, lowers. Becomes a corresponding force is applied to the actuating element 12 so that the respective area of the actuating element 12 sinks deep enough to trigger the switching function of the button, the corresponding switching device 14 is activated.
• the spring element By executing the spring element as a rubber cross 22 (FIG.
• a guiding function is advantageously realized, the movement of the actuating element 12 being directed in each case in the direction of the display panel 20 closest to the actuating location or the associated switching device 14.
• the means according to the invention achieve a higher level of operational security than previously known, so that, in particular with limited or nonexistent visual contact, reliable operation of the operating device 10 is ensured.
• FIG. 2 shows an operating device 10 according to the invention integrated in an operating island 28 for an air conditioning system in a motor vehicle, with an actuating element 12 and a freely programmable display device 18 connected to it.
• the display area of the display element 18 is divided into five display fields 20 and 26, which represent different functions of the operating device 10.
• assigned functions are visualized in the form of alphanumeric characters using graphic objects 24.
• the display fields 20 form so-called softkeys. These are multifunctional control elements that can be assigned and designed using software.
• the temperature controls for the steering wheel, body, feet and seat are assigned to these display fields 20 and can be selected and activated by pressing the actuating element 12 in the area of the respective display field 20.
• the activated function is the temperature control for a seat heater.
• the setpoint temperature can be changed by means of an operating element 32 of the operating island 28, which is designed as a rotary knob.
• the area of the assigned display field 26 is brought up to the edge of the actuation element 12 adjacent to the control element 32, so that the user can undertake a clear mental association of the control element 32 with the corresponding selected function.
• the operating island 28 comprises three further operating elements 30 designed as buttons, to which corresponding switching functions can be assigned.
• the control element 10 according to the invention ensures a high degree of operating safety and flexibility with a cost-effective feasibility, which results in a wide range of possible uses. LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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