WO2018108433A1

WO2018108433A1 - Operating unit for a motor vehicle

Info

Publication number: WO2018108433A1
Application number: PCT/EP2017/079439
Authority: WO
Inventors: Martin Feineis; Jörg Lippmann; Andreas Herb
Original assignee: Lisa Dräxlmaier GmbH
Priority date: 2016-12-14
Filing date: 2017-11-16
Publication date: 2018-06-21
Also published as: DE102016124415A1

Abstract

The invention relates to an operating unit (2) for a motor vehicle for manual operation of at least one function of the motor vehicle, comprising a hand support section (4) and at least one actuating element (6) which is designed to be actuated by a hand (10) resting on the hand support section (4), wherein the hand support section (4) has a contour fitting snugly to a relaxed human hand (10) or a contour fitted in a snugly manner, said contour having at least one tactile finger positioning region (8i, 8ii) for blindly detecting a position required for actuating the actuating element.

Description

CONTROL UNIT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Technical area

The present invention relates to an operating unit for a motor vehicle, in particular for the operation of

Vehicle functions by manual operation.

State of the art

Control units for manual control of functions in motor vehicles, such as operation of window regulators,

Exterior mirrors, seat adjustments, adjustment of the

Room temperature, as well as devices for indirect operation via menu guides in displays are known.

The execution and selection of functions in the vehicle interior is conventionally via mechanical

Switch or toggle switch on the dashboard or other accessible places in the interior of the vehicle. The switches are recognizable as functional elements and can therefore disturb the visual appearance, and the necessary joints must be cleaned consuming. The mechanical switches usually can not for

Function extensions are used.

Alternatively, there are displays with touch function

(Touch function) for use, in which a

Touching a screen area can trigger a function. This allows a smooth appearance and a Depending on the situation of the screen areas, however, it has geometric limitations that cause the

Restrict design freedom and make ergonomically optimized design more difficult. The use of displays with touch function also requires turning away from the road when operating.

Description of the invention

The object of the present invention is to provide an improved operating element for operating functions of a motor vehicle. In particular, an object of the present invention is to provide an improved operating element for operating functions of a motor vehicle, which increases the design freedom of the vehicle interior and allows intuitive operation.

The basic idea of the invention is based on the idea of using a tactile functional element instead of a mechanical switch, which can also be used as a handrest at the same time.

Accordingly, according to the present invention, a

Operating unit for a motor vehicle for manual operation of at least one function of the motor vehicle proposed, which has a Handablageabschnitt and at least one

Actuating element, which is designed for actuation by a hand resting on the hand rest section hand, wherein the hand rest section a to a relaxed

human hand cupped or essentially

fitted contour with at least one tactile

Fingerpositionierungsbereich for blind finding a required position for actuating the actuator has.

As a function of a car, every function is careful.

Preferably, the function is a peripheral ion outside the powertrain and steering. As a relaxed human hand is understood in the context of the invention, a hand that is loosely curved, so neither stretched nor clenched. An embossed is a shape that corresponds to a negative of a positive form, in the present case, the positive form is the shape of the relaxed human hand. The shape can be determined based on a pattern shape or averaging several pattern shapes or by a mathematical or statistical model. A corresponding contour of the handrest portion will be spatially convex or substantially spatially convex. The described contour can also be described as a flatterer. One

Finger positioning region is within the meaning of the invention, an area that is intended to invest a specific finger. Sensitivity can be achieved by general shaping such as cooling, depressions, ribs or the like,

Surface texture, material selection, touch pattern, thermal design or other means may be given. The concept of the finger here basically also includes the

Thumbs, however, the finger positioning area may be designed for a particular selection of fingers of the hand, with or without thumbs, as long as blindness is guaranteed. Actuation by the hand may include actuation by a finger or by the palm of the hand or by the whole hand, whereby a finger may in turn also comprise the thumb.

With the described control a variety of control switches can be omitted on the dashboard. The

Operating element can be placed anywhere in the armrest area. The hand automatically finds the required operating position.

If the contour of the hand rest section is spatially convex or substantially spatially convex, it can nestle particularly well with the hand. In embodiments, at least one actuator is disposed on the handrest portion, preferably on the tactile finger positioning region thereof. Thus, the keying of the operating unit and the positioning of the hand can be linked to the operation by a finger, which can further improve the ergonomics and increase the speed and accuracy of the operation.

The at least one actuating element can also be in

immediate neighborhood of the hand rest section

be arranged. As immediate neighborhood of

Hand rest section is within the meaning of the invention, an area around the Handablageabschnitt around, by at least one finger of the Handablageabschnitt cross-hand

can be reached, for example, by Abspreizen understood. Thus, a space around the handrail section for

Operating procedures are used.

In embodiments, the at least one

Actuator a touch-sensitive area or a pressure switch or pushbutton on the

Hand rest section, preferably a tactile

Fingerpositionierungsbereich thereof, or in the immediate vicinity of the Handablageabschnitts. By using, for example, an integrated 3D touch foil with

capacitive, inductive, resistive, infrared or piezo sensors, the positioning of the fingers is unique

recognized. By swiping or tapping your finger, interactions can be performed, for example, via menu guidance (display) or direct activation of switches.

In embodiments it is provided that the

Hand tray section is movable and the at least one actuating element has a switch or button, in particular microswitch or button, which is triggered by a movement of the Handablageabschnitts, or a sensor for detecting a movement of the Handablageabschnitts. If the operating unit has a fingerprint recognition device, it can also be used to authenticate access to control systems, communication system of the vehicle. Features, accesses and

Presets can be read based on the

Fingerprint be individualized. A separate fingerprint reader can be omitted.

The operating unit preferably has a transmitting device for transmitting signals in accordance with actuations of the at least one actuating element. Thus, the operating unit can send actuating signals to a control device. The transmission may include wired or wireless transmissions.

Preferably, the operating unit has a receiving device for receiving signals and further at least one of a display device for displaying information in accordance with the received signals and a feedback device for the feedback of actuation and / or control operations by mechanical, optical or acoustic means. Thus, the control unit can receive signals from a control device to report back to the user in any conceivable form. Occupancies of the operating unit can also be defined on the basis of signals from the control device and changed according to the situation. The receiving may include wired or wireless transmissions.

When the display device is touch-sensitive and

Part of the at least one actuator is also operations and (at least pictorial)

Display operations are summarized in one area.

In embodiments, in addition to the at least one tactile finger positioning region, a rib structure integrally formed on the handlaying section is provided for Finger guide or a tactile change a

Surface structure of the Handablageabschnitt provided.

If each finger exactly one actuator is provided, a particularly safe operation can be made possible, since the fingers remain in a single position.

In embodiments, actuating elements are provided on the front side adjacent to and / or integrated in the convex contour of the handrest section.

In embodiments, at least one actuating element is designed as an elongate actuating field. A size, in particular the longitudinal extent of the elongated actuating field can be dimensioned for adaptation to differently sized hands and / or fingers. Preferably, each finger is at least one as an elongated operation field

trained actuator provided.

In this case, preferably at least two elongated

Fields of activity with an angle between theirs

arranged longitudinal orientations. A small angle between the longitudinal orientations, for example between 1 and 30 degrees, corresponds to the natural shape of a human hand grasping a convex shape and is therefore ergonomically advantageous.

Furthermore, at least one elongated actuating field can be designed such that a plurality of actuating regions are provided on the surface of the actuating field. Such a design can also serve multi-directional functions such as window lift on / off, mirror adjustment after

left / right / front / rear, radio frequency or presets or climatic temperature higher / lower, scrolling or zooming in a screen of a multifunction display and the like to operate. According to another aspect of the present invention is a control device for a motor vehicle

proposed, wherein the control device comprises a control unit according to the above description, a receiving unit for receiving signals from the operating unit, and at least one control unit for controlling at least one function of the motor vehicle based on signals received by the receiving unit.

In embodiments, the control device has a

Reproduction unit for reproducing information by optical or acoustic means in accordance with the signals received by the receiving unit and / or functions controlled thereby.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, a motor vehicle with an operating unit according to

above description, wherein the

Control unit on a center console, armrest,

Door trim or seat mounted or integrated is attached.

In embodiments, the operating unit relative to the center console, armrest, door trim or seat slidable, rotatable, adjustable in height or

otherwise in their position and / or orientation

changeable to adapt a position of the operating unit to a position of the operator of the operating unit.

Short description of the figures

Fig. 1 shows an external view of a control unit according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 2 is an external view of an operating unit according to another embodiment of the present invention;

3 shows an external view of a control unit according to another embodiment of the present invention; and

4 shows a sectional view of an operating unit according to a still further exemplary embodiment of the invention

present invention.

It is understood that the figures are purely schematic. Although the figures are intended to illustrate the facts essential to the understanding of the invention, it is also possible to show elements which are not indispensable for carrying out the invention. In the figures, the same or similar elements are provided with the same reference numerals.

Description of the embodiments

1 shows a schematic perspective external view of a control unit 2 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Without the invention being limited thereto, the operating unit 2 is this

Embodiment in the region of a center console of a motor vehicle in a position that is easily accessible to a driver arranged.

The operating unit 2 has a hand-laying section 4, an actuating element 6 and a plurality

Fingerpositionierungsbereiche 8i, 8ii on. The control unit 2 is with a resting on her right hand 10 of a

Operator with multiple fingers 12i-12v shown. For purposes of illustration and explanation, the thumb 12i is also considered a finger. The Handablageabschnitt 4 is as Whole along a longitudinal degree of freedom 14

movable. Movements according to the longitudinal degree of freedom 14 are by a sensor (not shown in detail)

detectable, which can also be understood as a further actuator.

The hand rest section 4 has a generally convex contour, which is nestled against the relaxed resting hand 10. The finger positioning regions 6i, 6ii are formed so that they can be felt by the hand 10 or the fingers 12i, 12ii. As a result, the correct position of the hand 10 with respect to the hand rest section 4 or relative to the operating element 6a can be found blind. A first finger positioning region 8i for the thumb 12i, which can also be referred to as the thumb rest region, is incorporated in this embodiment as a local convex partial contour into the convex overall contour of the handrest section 4. However, the invention is not limited to this configuration of the finger positioning portion 8i; rather, the

Fingerpositionierungsbereich 8 also be implemented by other means.

A first actuating element 6 is in the form of a touch-sensitive area in the surface of the hand rest area 4

integrated and serves as second

Fingerpositionierungsbereich 8ii for the index finger 12ii of the hand 10. The finger positioning region 8ii is here due to a smoother surface texture with respect to the rest of the hand rest area 4 palpable. However, the invention is based on this training

Fingerpositionierungsbereichs 8ii not limited;

rather, the finger positioning region 8 may also be realized by other means, such as mechanical

Feeler elements such as elevations or depressions. The first actuator 6 may also be constructed differently, such as a hidden button; in this case, the tactility of the second finger positioning region 8ii may be given, for example, by the compliance of a skin of the hand rest 4 above the stylus.

By way of the first actuating element 6, touches of the index finger 12ii can be sensed / detected and converted into sensor signals. Likewise, movements of the handrest portion 4 as a whole along the longitudinal degree of freedom 14 by the further actuator (not closer

shown) can be sensed / detected and converted into sensor signals. The sensor signals are accessible via a not shown I / O interface with a transmitting device. The interface can be integrated via wire or wirelessly into a control system of the motor vehicle.

Fig. 2 shows a schematic perspective external view of a control unit 2 according to another embodiment of the present invention. Without the invention being limited thereto, the operating unit 2 is this

Embodiment in the area of an armrest of a left side door of a motor vehicle in a position that is easily accessible to a passenger for the left hand, arranged. The operating unit 2 of this embodiment is a variant of the operating unit 2 of the previous one

Embodiment, so that the features of the same can be taken as given in the present embodiment, as far as nothing else is described below or it is obviously out of context, as impossible to recognize.

As in the previous embodiment, the operating unit 2 of this embodiment has a generally convex hand-laying portion 4. In contrast to the previous embodiment, the operating unit 2 of this embodiment is not movable as a whole, although in a modification such mobility as a whole

can be provided. The hand rest section 4 points in In this embodiment, a central region 20 which has omnidirectionally convex global curvature and that of a curvature reversal line 22 in a brim-shaped

Edge portion 24 passes, whose curvature in the circumferential direction is convex and concave in the radial direction, wherein the radial direction is a direction towards the edge direction. Of the

brim-shaped edge portion 24 is a smooth transition to a surrounding structure, here given to the surrounding surface of the armrest of the door trim. It is understood that a globally convex topography may also have local concave dents to get the better of the hand

or to define finger positioning areas, or for other technical or aesthetic reasons.

In this embodiment, the operating unit 2 on three actuators 6a, 6b, 6c, which for the thumb, index and middle finger of the left hand of the driver

are provided and as respective

Finger positioning regions 8i, 8ii, 8iii are formed in the surface of the Handablageabschnitts 4. The

Actuators 6a, 6b, 6c are in this

Embodiment as elongated fields of activity

educated. Here, the first extends

Actuator 6a for the thumb along the

Curvature reversal line 22 and the second actuator 6b and the third actuator 6c extend from the central region 20 into the edge region 24. As can be seen from Fig. 2, traces of the second actuator 6 span a slight angle, which corresponds to the course of

Finger with loosely on the Handablageabschnitt 4 resting hand 10 is modeled.

The actuating elements 6a, 6b, 6c of this exemplary embodiment are each designed as multi-range (here: dual-range) actuating elements. Here are different areas (here about a distal area and a proximal portion) of the actuator assigned different functions such as opposite directions of an actuator or the like. Without

Restriction of the generality, the actuators 6a, 6b, 6c of this Ausführungsbeipiels each associated with a freely assignable function, a right window and a left window. The respective functions are indicated by function markings 26 in the edge region 24 of the operating unit 2. The freely assignable function is by a control device of the vehicle via the not shown I / O interface, which is provided for this purpose with a receiving device assignable.

Fig. 3 shows a schematic perspective external view of a control unit 2 according to another embodiment of the present invention. Without the invention being limited thereto, the operating unit 2 is this

Embodiment in the area of an armrest a

Center console or a right side door of a

Motor vehicle in a position that is conveniently accessible to the right hand of a driver or occupant,

arranged. The operating unit 2 of this embodiment is a variant of the operating units 2 of the previous one

Embodiments, so that the features thereof may also be taken as given in the present embodiment, as far as nothing else is described below or it is obviously apparent from the context as impossible to recognize.

The basic form of the control unit 2 with central region 20, brim-shaped edge region 24 and elongated

Fields of activity correspond to those of the previous one

Embodiment. In the present embodiment, however, five actuators 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e are provided, each actuating element a

Finger positioning region 8i, 8ii, 8iii, 8iv, 8v equivalent. Thus, an actuator is provided for each finger of a hand 10.

The edge region 24 is in this embodiment

extended on the front, and in this area is a

Display section 30 is formed. The display section 30 may display various data received from a controller, such as weather data or the like, via the I / O interface, not shown.

In one embodiment variant, the display section 30 may be touch-sensitive and serve as a further actuating element. In this case, areas of the display section 30 can be controlled so that they symbols or others

Show representations according to the underlying functions.

4 shows a sectional view of a control unit 2 according to a still further embodiment of the present invention. The operating unit 2 of this embodiment is a concretization and development of the embodiment shown in Fig. 1 with respect to the mobility of the operating unit 2 as a whole, but with respect to the design of the surface of the Handablageabschnitts 4 entirely undefined and therefore can each of the in Figs 3 and 3 have shown shapes and features. Thus, the features of all the foregoing embodiments may also be taken as given in the present embodiment as far as nothing else is described below, or obviously it is obviously impossible to recognize in the context.

As shown in FIG. 4, the handrest portion 4 is disposed above a pad 40 having a recess 41. The handrest portion 4 has a cup-shaped basic shape and a bottom side thereof

projecting pin 42. The pin 42 protrudes into the

Well 41 of the pad 40 into it and is there by means a damping element 43 and a spring 44 so stored that the handrest portion 4 in three degrees of freedom, namely a longitudinal degree of freedom 14, a

vertical degree of freedom 45 and a rotational degree

Degree of freedom 46 is movably mounted. The damping element 43 may be, for example, a silicone damper. One

Microswitch 47 is provided as a vertical actuator 6v within well 41 for detecting movements along vertical degree of freedom 45, and a sensor formed by a sensor cathode sheet 48 and a sensor anode sheet 49 is provided as a horizontal actuator 6h for movement along the longitudinal axis

Degree of freedom 14 and the rotational degree of freedom 46 to capture.

The invention is applicable to a variety of controls within a vehicle. With the operating unit according to the invention, all operating units within the vehicle interior, with which functions such as actuation of window regulators,

Exterior mirrors, electronic gear changes,

Seat adjustments or menu-driven actuation systems for more complex functions can be performed with submenus are covered.

The invention is realized by the geometric

Design of a portion of an armrest, center console or the like as a multifunctional control unit (MFB) in the manner of a flatterer. The control unit can be designed either as a separate component or only by the geometric design. The geometric design, which can look like a computer mouse,

allows the occupant a precise position of the hand on the control panel. The control panel is with a

equipped with electronic sensors and can both

directly into the curved bearing surfaces of the

Hand rest section as well as in adjacent areas

to get integrated. By the special geometric Shaping the positions of the sensory switches can be intuitively found without eye contact already when placing the hand on the hand rest section. Here, but not necessarily, the position of the sensory switches can be made tangible by additional haptic elements.

The execution of the various functions is by a

Controlled microcontroller, which can output additional information on an optional display.

The invention encompasses the combination of a hand-laying section, which is designed in the manner of a flatterer, with a touchpad or an arrangement of sensory switches. The touchpad replaces the usual ones

mechanical switch, the handrest section allows intuitive operation and finding the sensory switch without the necessary eye contact. The handrest section may additionally perform other functions, e.g. as a door handle, design element or just as a hand rest. to

In order to avoid incorrect operation, it may be provided that the sensor system of the operating unit only makes function-related entries after actuation of an unlocking switch or entry of an unlocking code or a predetermined sequence of

Actuations (for example, a double pressure on an actuator or simultaneous pressure on two

Actuators or the like) are released.

The following further elements can be used as constituents or

Partial aspects of the invention are understood:

1) A flatterer becomes a geometric feature with a computer mouse-like shape as a palm rest

for example, integrated in an armrest of a door trim. 2) The integration takes place either directly as a geometric formation within the armrest or by the fixation of an additional component on the armrest.

3) The environment of the flatterer or the surface of the flatterer itself is equipped with a user-friendly arrangement of sensory switches or with a touchpad. The combination of the flatter with the specific arrangement of the sensory switches creates a new holistic control that allows intuitive operation of window regulators, exterior mirrors or other desired functions that can be controlled via a microcontroller.

4) The surfaces of the flatterer may be off

Plastic, glass or laminated decors are made, the

Surfaces for the sensor switches can be made of glass,

Plastic or also made of laminated decors.

The flattener may include additional haptic features to facilitate position finding in the operation of the sensory switches, such as those shown in FIGS. molded

Ribbed structures for finger guidance or tactile

Changes in the surface structures.

The multifunctional operating unit of the present invention may also have the following properties or extensions:

• By hand-shaped shaping of the support surface, the hand automatically finds the required

Operating position.

• Clear positioning aids of the fingers (coolers, depressions, ribs, different surface conditions) enable blind operation An operation for different hand sizes or

Finger sizes is by an elongated button field

allows.

By using an integrated 3D touch foil with capacitive, inductive, resistive, infrared or piezo sensors, the positioning of the fingers is clearly recognized. By swiping or tapping your finger, you can use the menu navigation (display) or

Direct control of switches are executed.

The operator receives a haptic feedback

(Lifting magnet, piezo, exciter, unbalance motors, etc.) and / or optical confirmation of light scenarios, a feedback on the executed interaction, or the system receives the request to perform an interaction. By decoupling (e.g., via rubber bumps, gels, or springs) the control panel (switch), the vibration can be performed and limited locally to the areas required for the function.

The control unit can be mounted on the door, center console,

Armrest or seat mounted and can be preferably adapted to the individual position of the user (for example, by moving, twisting, adjustable in height). This adjustment is

For example, about rail systems, ball bearings, tilt bearings, spindle guide, etc. allows.

As surface materials, real glass, plastic, wood, leather, stone metal surfaces can be used. Applications of the switch function for: windows,

Exterior mirrors, gear selection (with haptic

Request for gear change e.g. Sport / economy mode) Vehicle lock, door opener, menu control of a display, keyboard for e.g. Emails (autonomous driving or passenger) etc.

Optionally, the operating unit can be used movably as a replacement for a conventional man-machine interface (rotary push switch). For this, the operating unit as a whole can perform movements (linear guide, Ball guide, spring, tilting bearing etc.) optionally with

Detent positions. Due to the relative movement of

Control unit can be mechanical or electronic

Switches are pressed the signals to the

Pass on microcontroller.

The control unit can either be placed or integrated into the mold.

Illuminated symbols, smaller displays, lighting scenarios provide additional information and visuals

Feedback of the interaction.

Fingerprint recognition (e.g., scanner behind glass) in the control panel detects the driver and starts

for example, the vehicle.

The control unit is optionally movably mounted, so as also cursor movements (z, B. on a screen)

For triggering other functions (e.g., acknowledgment and completion of a command by pressing or translational or rotational movements of the MFBs) the output signal may be output by contact switches (e.g.

Microswitch) capacitive switches / touch foils or

Piezo switches are triggered. These switches are all triggered by moving the control unit.

The movement of the operating unit is detected, for example, by the change of the electric field between anode and cathode. The anode may be e.g. at the

Bottom of the MFB are located and the cathode on the MFB receiving component.

When using contact switches, these can be arranged both on the operating unit and on the receiving component.

The operating unit is movably mounted and moves after releasing by springs, rubber buffer, silicone pad / - damper, back to the starting position.

The storage is done for example via a cylinder or cube on the control unit in a

Bore / guide slot / slotted guide is added. • The control unit can be variable in the direction of travel

be arranged (to be movable) to improve the ergonomics (different arm lengths / seating positions).

• On the control unit, there may be a touch panel in the area of the index finger that allows ergonomically easy operation.

The features of the invention described with reference to the illustrated embodiments, e.g. the im

Connection with Fig. 4 sensor described may also in other embodiments of the invention, for example in the control units shown in Figures 1, 2 or 3, be present, except where otherwise stated or for technical reasons forbids itself.

List of reference numbers

2 operating unit

4 handrail section

6a-6e actuator (touch-sensitive area)

6h actuator (horizontal motion sensor)

6v actuator (vertical pressure sensor)

8i-8v finger positioning area (8i: for thumb)

10 hand

12i-12v fingers (12i: thumb)

14 longitudinal degree of freedom

20 middle section

22 curvature reversal line

24 border area

26 Function mark

30 display section

40 base

41 deepening

42 cones

43 damping element

44 spring

45 vertical degree of freedom

46 rotational degree of freedom

47 microswitches

48 sensor cathode foil (from 6h)

49 sensor anode foil (from 6h)

Claims

1. Operating unit (2) for a motor vehicle for manual operation of at least one function of the motor vehicle, with a handheld storage section (4) and at least one

Actuator (6; 6a-6c; 6a-6e; 6h, 6v) adapted for

Operation is formed by a hand (10) resting on the handrest section (4), wherein the handrest section (4) has a contour snuggled against or substantially snuggled against a relaxed human hand (10) with at least one tactile finger positioning area (8i, 8ii; 8i). 8iii; 8i-8v) for blindly locating a position required to actuate the actuator.

Second operating unit (2) according to claim 1, characterized

in that the contour of the handrest section (4) is spatially convex or substantially spatially convex.

3. Operating unit (2) according to claim 1, characterized

characterized in that at least one actuating element (6; 6a-6c; 6a-6e; 6h, 6v) is disposed on the hand-laying section (4), preferably on the tactile finger-positioning region (8i, 8ii; 8i-8iii; 8i-8v) thereof ,

4. Operating unit (2) according to claim 1, characterized

in that at least one actuating element (6; 6a-6c; 6a-6e; 6h, 6v) is arranged in the immediate vicinity of the hand-laying section (4).

5. Operating unit (2) according to claim 1, characterized

in that the at least one actuating element (6; 6a-6c; 6a-6e; 6h, 6v) has a touch-sensitive area (6; 6a-6c; 6a-6e) or a pressure switch or push-button on the hand-laying section (4), preferably one

the tactile finger positioning region (8i, 8ii; 8i-8iii; 8i-8v) thereof, or in the immediate vicinity of the handrest portion (4).

6. operating unit (2) according to claim 1, characterized

characterized in that the handrest section (4) is movable and the at least one actuating element (6; 6a-6c; 6a-6e; 6h, 6v) comprises a switch or push-button (47), in particular a microswitch or push-button, which is moved by a movement of the handrest section (4) is triggered, or a sensor (48, 49) for detecting a movement of the

Handrest section (4).

7. Operating unit (2) according to claim 1, characterized

in that the operating unit (2) has a

Fingerprint recognition device has.

8. Operating unit (2) according to claim 1, characterized

in that the operating unit (2) has a

Transmitting device for transmitting signals accordingly

Actuations of the at least one actuating element (6; 6a-6c; 6a-6e; 6h, 6v).

9. operating unit (2) according to claim 1, characterized

in that the operating unit (2) has a

Receiving device for receiving signals and further at least one of a display device (30) for displaying information corresponding to the received signals and a feedback device for the feedback of actuation ^¬ and / or control operations by mechanical, optical or acoustic means.

f

10. Operating unit (2) according to claim 9, characterized

characterized in that the display device (30)

is touch-sensitive and is part of the at least one actuator.

11. Operating unit (2) according to claim 1, wherein for locating the at least one tactile Fingerpositionierungsbereich (8i, 8ii; 8i-8iii; 8i-8v) in addition to the Hand rest section (4) integrally formed rib structure for

Finger guide or a tactile change a

Surface structure of the Handablageabschnitt (4) is provided.

12. Operating unit (2) according to claim 1, wherein each finger exactly one actuating element (6; 6a-6c; 6a-6e; 6h, 6v) is provided.

13. Operating unit (2) according to claim 1, wherein

Actuators frontally adjacent to and / or integrated in the convex contour of the Handablageabschnitts (4) are provided.

14. Operating unit (2) according to claim 1, wherein at least one actuating element (6; 6a-6c; 6a-6e; 6h, 6v) as a

elongated actuating field is formed.

15. Operating unit (2) according to claim 14, wherein at least two elongated actuating fields are arranged at an angle between their longitudinal orientations.

16, operating unit (2) according to claim 14, wherein at least one elongated actuating field is formed such that a plurality of actuating areas are provided on the surface of the actuating field.

17. Control device for a motor vehicle, wherein the control device comprises an operating unit (2) according to one of the preceding claims, a receiving unit for receiving signals from the operating unit (2), and at least one control unit for controlling at least one function of the motor vehicle by means of the receiving unit

having received signals.

18. Control device according to claim 17, characterized

characterized in that the control device a Reproduction unit for reproducing information by optical or acoustic means according to the signals received by the receiving unit and / or functions controlled thereby.

19. Motor vehicle with an operating unit (2) according to claim 1, wherein the operating unit (2) on a center console,

Armrest, door trim or a seat mounted or integrated is attached.

20. Motor vehicle according to claim 19, wherein the operating unit (2) relative to the center console, arm support, door trim or the seat slidably, rotatably adjustable in height or otherwise in their position and / or orientation is variable to a position of the operating unit (2 ) to a position of the operator of the operating unit (2).