EP1170763B1 - Actionneur de contacts - Google Patents
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- EP1170763B1 EP1170763B1 EP00870154A EP00870154A EP1170763B1 EP 1170763 B1 EP1170763 B1 EP 1170763B1 EP 00870154 A EP00870154 A EP 00870154A EP 00870154 A EP00870154 A EP 00870154A EP 1170763 B1 EP1170763 B1 EP 1170763B1
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- contact
- housing
- actuating element
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
- H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
- H01H13/02—Details
- H01H13/12—Movable parts; Contacts mounted thereon
- H01H13/14—Operating parts, e.g. push-button
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
- H01H2221/00—Actuators
- H01H2221/002—Actuators integral with membrane
- H01H2221/004—U-shaped openings surrounding keys
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
- H01H2221/00—Actuators
- H01H2221/09—Flexible integral part of housing
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- the present invention relates to a contact actuating apparatus comprising a housing with a wall and an interior space and an actuating element for actuating the contact, the contact being located in the interior space of the housing, the actuating element comprising an upper part which is accessible from outside the housing and a lower part which is elongated in the direction of the contact and is provided to actuate the contact.
- the contact which is actuated by the apparatus of the invention is for example an electrical or mechanical contact, with which an electrical or electronic connection can be realised, or an electrical switch.
- a contact actuating apparatus is for example known from US-A-4,181,826 .
- the apparatus described therein comprises a housing with an interior space and an outer wall in which an opening is provided.
- the apparatus also comprises an actuating element for actuating a contact which is mounted in the interior space.
- the actuating element extends through the opening in the housing, so that it is accessible from the outside, and is movable through the opening.
- the actuating element is elongated in the direction of the contact.
- two arms are provided, which extend through openings in the printed circuit board for improving the stability of the actuating element.
- the bottom of the actuating element rests on an elastic member, which is located between the arms and rests on the printed circuit board.
- a pin of smaller diameter than the elongated part is located on the bottom of the actuating element and extends through an opening in the elastic member to above the contact.
- the contact is actuated by applying a force on the actuating element in the direction of the wall of the housing, by which the pin of the actuating element is moved against the contact and actuates it. Due to the presence of the arms on the sides of the actuating element, the movement of the actuating element is mainly limited to a sliding in its longitudinal direction in the direction of the contact. As a result of this sliding movement, the pin is brought against the contact, so that this is actuated. Simultaneously with the movement of the actuating element, the elastic member is compressed between the bottom and the printed circuit board. When the actuating element is released by the user, the actuating element is moved back to its original position by the spring force of the elastic member.
- US Patent 4,323,740 describes a keyboard which has keys manufactured in one piece with the housing.
- the keys comprise an upper part which comprises a lip connected to the housing via a flexible joint permitting a rocking movement of the key with respect to the housing and a lower part which is elongated in the direction of the contact.
- the contact to be actuated in a keyboard is very sensitive. A small movement of the key is sufficient to actuate the contact. In electrical or mechanical contacts or in electrical switches, preferably a less sensitive contact is used. The rather small movement of the key of a keyboard would not be sufficient to actuate such contact.
- the actuating element and the housing are constructed in one piece and no assembly of different elements is required upon construction of the apparatus. During the production process, only a mounting of the contact within the housing is required. A flexible joint between the actuating element and the housing permits a rocking movement of the actuating element.
- the one-piece construction of the actuating element and the housing allows only a small displacement of the actuating element, as the stiffness of the material in which the wall of the housing is made counteracts the pushing in of the upper part of the actuating element.
- the actuation of the contact however requires a larger displacement of the lower part of the actuating element in the apparatus of the invention, this problem is solved by elongating the lower part of the actuating element such that, because upon occurrence of a pressure force the actuating element will slightly pivot about the flexible joint and because the actuating element is elongated in the direction of the contact, the end of the lower part of the actuating element will at the same time be moved over a distance long enough to make actuation of the contact possible.
- the flexible joint makes sure that the actuating element returns to its original position after the pressure force has ended.
- This has the advantage, that the use of a separate elastic member for returning the actuating element to its original position can be avoided.
- the apparatus of the invention further has the advantage that the movement of the actuating element is limited to a pivotal movement about the flexible joint. As a result, the use of means for stabilising the movement of the actuating element, such as the arms on the sides of the lower part of the known apparatus, can be avoided.
- the flexible joint is obtained by a suitable choice of the material in which the housing and the actuating element are made, and possibly by making the material thickness of the joint thinner with respect to the material thickness of the wall of the housing.
- the material is preferably a plastic material with one the one hand sufficient stiffness to prevent fissures in the actuating element or the joint with the housing, and on the other hand sufficient flexibility to obtain the flexible joint between the actuating element and the housing.
- a material is for example a plastic material such as a thermosetting resin or a thermoplastic, for example polycarbonate, or any other material deemed suitable by the person skilled in the art.
- polycarbonate further has the advantage that the housing and the actuating element can be made using an injection moulding technique, which is known to the person skilled in the art.
- the upper part of the actuating element comprises a lip, which is connected to the wall of the housing via the flexible joint.
- the lower part of the actuating element is elongated to bridge the distance between the lip and the contact and has a greater length than the lip.
- the lip is preferably included in a cut-out of the wall of the housing and on one side connected therewith.
- the cut-out is preferably U-shaped, but may also have any other shape.
- the lower part preferably extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of the lip. This allows a positioning of the contact at the bottom of the housing, which can facilitate the mounting of the contact in the housing. Furthermore, with the perpendicular arrangement it can be obtained that, when the actuating element pivots about the flexible joint, the end of the lower part is moved in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of the pressure force. Amongst others this means that, (i) in case of a horizontal arrangement of the lip, a substantially vertical movement of the lip causes a substantially horizontal movement of the end of the lower part, or that (ii) in case of a vertical arrangement of the lip, a substantially horizontal movement of the lip causes a substantially vertical movement of the end of the lower part.
- the contact can be actuated in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of the pressure force. This can lead to an improved actuation of the contact.
- the lower part of the actuating element preferably extends over almost the entire height of the housing. This has the advantage that the contact can be placed in the housing on a long distance from the lip. For example, when the lip is located on the top side of the housing, the contact can be mounted completely at the bottom of the housing. This can facilitate mounting the contact in the housing, which can lead to a simpler manufacturing of the apparatus. Furthermore, the greater length of the lower part leads to the fact that, upon pivotal movement of the actuating element, the end of the lower part is moved over a long distance. This has the advantage that a less sensitive contact is needed in the apparatus of the invention.
- the contact is preferably arranged in such a way that it is actuated by the lower part in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction in which the upper part of the actuating element is actuated by the user.
- the lip preferably has a top side on which a protrusion is provided.
- This protrusion preferably has a round shape with a concave top surface, but it may also have any other shape known to the person skilled in the art.
- Providing the protrusion has the advantage that from a pressure force exerted on the lip substantially only the force component perpendicular to the lip is transferred to the actuating element. In this way a better directed movement of the actuating element can be obtained.
- Providing the protrusion further has the advantage that the accessibility of the actuating element is improved for the user.
- Figure 1 shows a preferred embodiment of the contact actuating apparatus according to the invention.
- the contact actuating apparatus shown in figure 1 comprises a housing 1 with a wall 2 and an interior space.
- the apparatus further comprises an actuating element 3, 4 which is constructed in one piece with the wall of the housing.
- a contact 6 is located in the interior space of the housing 1.
- the actuating element 3, 4 comprises an upper part 3 which is accessible from the outside and a lower part 4 which is elongated in the direction of the contact 6 and which is provided to actuate this contact.
- the upper part 3 of the actuating element is connected to the wall 2 of the housing 1 via a flexible joint 9. This flexible joint permits a pivotal movement of the actuating element 3, 4 with respect to the housing 1.
- the contact 6 is for example an electrical or mechanical contact, with which an electrical or electronic connection can be realised, or an electrical switch, or any other contact known to the person skilled in the art.
- the contact 6 is for example located on a printed circuit board 16, which is mounted in the bottom of the housing 1 in vertical direction.
- the contact 6 may however also be mounted inside the housing 1 in any other way known to the person skilled in the art.
- the actuating element 3, 4 is preferably connected to a top side 2 of the housing, but may also be connected to a side wall or any other part of the housing. It preferably extends in vertical direction, but it may also extend in any other direction.
- the top part 3 comprises a lip 7, which is included in a cut-out 8 of the top side 2 of the housing 1 and is connected to the housing 1 on one side.
- the cut-out 8 is preferably U-shaped, but may also have any other shape.
- the lower part 4 of the actuating element is preferably perpendicular to the lip 7, but may also enclose an acute to obtuse angle with the lip 7.
- the lower part 4 preferably has a straight shape, but may also have an arched or angled shape.
- the lower part 4 preferably has a greater length than the lip 7 and preferably extends over substantially the entire height of the housing 1. In this way, the contact may be located at the bottom of the housing.
- the protrusion 10 On the top side of the lip 7, preferably a protrusion 10 is provided.
- the protrusion 10 preferably has a round shape with a concave top surface, but may also have a spherical shape or any other shape known to the person skilled in the art.
- the flexible joint 9 of the lip 7 with the top side 2 may be weakened or not.
- a weakened joint means that it is thinner than the top side 2 of the housing 1.
- the lower part 4 comprises an oblong part 11, which extends substantially perpendicularly to the lip 7 and has a greater length than the lip 7.
- This oblong part 11 comprises first and second flat planes 12 and 13, of which the first plane 12 faces the contact element 5 of the contact 6 and the second plane 13 is located on the opposite side of the oblong part 11.
- a rib 14, 15 is provided in the middle of each flat plane 12, 13 in longitudinal direction, the rib being substantially perpendicular to the flat plane.
- the rib 14 on the first flat plane 14, which faces the contact element 5, preferably extends over at least the upper half of the first flat plane 12, the rib 14 having a sloping course, so that it disappears towards the bottom into the first flat plane 12, leaving a flat part of sufficient size to enable an easy actuation of the contact.
- the rib 13 on the second flat plane preferably extends over the entire length of the second flat plane 14.
- the contact actuating apparatus shown in figure 1 operates as follows.
- a user exerts a pressure force onto the lip 7.
- This pressure force can be caused by the user in a simple way, due to the provision of the protrusion 10 on the top side of the lip 7.
- the lip 7 pivots about the flexible joint 9 with the top side 2 of the housing, the protrusion 10 being moved substantially in vertical direction. Because of the pivotal movement of the lip 7, the lower end of the lower part 4 is substantially moved in horizontal direction, the lower end of the first flat plane 12 being brought against the contact element 5 of the contact 6.
- the deflection of the lower part 4 is limited to a minimum, so that the pressure force exerted on the lip 7 is substantially completely transferred to the lower end of the first flat plane 12.
- this lower end of the first flat plane 12 exerts a force onto the contact element 5 of the contact 6, which force is large enough to actuate the contact 6.
- the actuating element 3, 4 returns to its original position after the pressure force has ended.
- the geometry of the lower part 4 of the actuating element 3, 4 is preferably such that upon exertion of a pressure force onto the lip 7 the actuation of the contact 6 can be ensured.
- the first flat plane 12 below needs to be wide enough to ensure that it is still pressed against the contact element 5 if the horizontal movement of the lower end diverges somewhat from the direction perpendicular to the contact element 5.
- the lower part 4 needs to have sufficient rigidity to ensure the transfer of the pressure force towards the lower end and to prevent a breaking of the lower part 4.
- the lower part 4 needs to be flexible enough to permit a deflection of the lower part 4 if a too large pressure force is exerted onto the lip.
- the apparatus of figure 1 can be constructed in a simple way, in that the actuating element 3, 4 is constructed in one piece with the housing 1.
- the construction can for example be performed by means of injection moulding of a plastic material, for example polycarbonate, in a suitable mould, or by means of another technique known to the person skilled in the art. Because the actuating element 3, 4 is constructed in one piece with the housing, furthermore no assembly of different parts is required to obtain the actuating element 3, 4. This can lead to a saving of costs and time in constructing the apparatus according to the invention.
- a protective foil (not shown) is attached to the top side of the housing, the foil having an opening for admitting the protrusion 10.
- the foil is attached to the top side of the housing 1 in a manner known to the person skilled in the art, for example by gluing by means of a glue, or in any other way.
- a glue for example, it is made sure that, in gluing the foil onto the housing, no glue is present on the top side 2 in the region of the lip 7, so that later on the moving ability of the lip in response of a pressure force can be ensured.
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Claims (9)
- Appareil d'actionnement de contact comprenant un boîtier (1) avec une paroi (2) et un espace intérieur et un élément d'actionnement (3, 4) apte à actionner le contact (6), le contact (6) se trouvant dans l'espace intérieur du boîtier (1), l'élément d'actionnement (3, 4) comprenant une partie supérieure (3) qui est accessible de l'extérieur du boîtier (1) et une partie inférieure (4) qui est allongée dans la direction du contact (6) et est fournie pour actionner le contact (6), l'élément d'actionnement (3, 4) et la paroi (2) du boîtier (1) étant construits d'un seul tenant, la partie supérieure (3) comprenant une lèvre connectée à la paroi (2) du boîtier (1) par l'intermédiaire d'une jointure flexible (9), qui permet un mouvement de bascule de l'élément d'actionnement (3, 4) par rapport au boîtier (1),
caractérisé en ce que la partie inférieure (4) apte à actionner le contact (6) a une longueur supérieure à celle de la lèvre (7), et dans lequel le contact est agencé de telle sorte qu'il soit actionné par la partie inférieure (4) dans une direction sensiblement perpendiculaire à la direction dans laquelle la partie supérieure (3) est actionnée. - Appareil selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la lèvre (7) est incluse dans une coupure (8) dans la paroi (2) du boîtier (1) et est connectée à la paroi (2) du boîtier (1) d'un côté.
- Appareil selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que la partie inférieure (4) s'étend dans une direction sensiblement perpendiculaire à la direction de la lèvre (7).
- Appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que la partie inférieure (4) s'étend sur sensiblement toute la hauteur du boîtier (1).
- Appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que la lèvre (7) a un côté supérieur sur lequel se trouve une protubérance (10) pour actionner la lèvre.
- Appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que la partie inférieure (4) comprend une partie oblongue (11) avec deux plans latéraux opposés (12, 13), dont le premier plan (12) fait face au contact (6) et dont le second plan (13) se trouve sur le côté opposé de la partie oblongue, chaque plan plat étant muni d'une nervure (14, 15) apte à renforcer la partie oblongue (11).
- Appareil selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que le premier plan (12) est suffisamment large pour assurer qu'il soit pressé contre l'élément de contact (5) si le mouvement horizontal de l'extrémité inférieure diverge de la direction perpendiculaire à l'élément de contact (5).
- Appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce qu'une feuille de protection est attachée à la paroi (2) du boîtier (1).
- Appareil selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que la feuille de protection présente une ouverture apte à admettre la protubérance (10) sur la lèvre (7).
Priority Applications (5)
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ES00870154T ES2316345T3 (es) | 2000-07-05 | 2000-07-05 | Aparato que actua un contacto. |
EP00870154A EP1170763B1 (fr) | 2000-07-05 | 2000-07-05 | Actionneur de contacts |
AT00870154T ATE412969T1 (de) | 2000-07-05 | 2000-07-05 | Kontaktbetätiger |
DK00870154T DK1170763T3 (da) | 2000-07-05 | 2000-07-05 | Apparat til kontaktaktivering |
DE60040655T DE60040655D1 (de) | 2000-07-05 | 2000-07-05 | Kontaktbetätiger |
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EP00870154A EP1170763B1 (fr) | 2000-07-05 | 2000-07-05 | Actionneur de contacts |
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EP1170763A1 EP1170763A1 (fr) | 2002-01-09 |
EP1170763B1 true EP1170763B1 (fr) | 2008-10-29 |
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AT (1) | ATE412969T1 (fr) |
DE (1) | DE60040655D1 (fr) |
DK (1) | DK1170763T3 (fr) |
ES (1) | ES2316345T3 (fr) |
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EP2166551A1 (fr) | 2008-09-17 | 2010-03-24 | Niko, N.V. | Module pouvant être monté au mur permettant un actionnement vertical |
GB2556028B (en) * | 2016-09-23 | 2020-09-09 | Nicoventures Holdings Ltd | Electronic vapour provision system |
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US4160887A (en) * | 1977-08-08 | 1979-07-10 | Trw Inc. | Closure activated switch |
US4323740A (en) * | 1980-02-04 | 1982-04-06 | Rogers Corporation | Keyboard actuator device and keyboard incorporating the device |
US4582967A (en) * | 1984-10-22 | 1986-04-15 | Tec, Inc. | Key switch assembly |
US4701581A (en) * | 1986-09-15 | 1987-10-20 | United Technologies Automotive, Inc. | Housing including a test button secured thereto with a living hinge |
DE3760258D1 (en) * | 1987-02-07 | 1989-07-20 | Hans Weiss | Casing or part of casing with at least one key of an electrical switch |
DE8908429U1 (de) * | 1989-07-11 | 1989-08-24 | Grundig E.M.V. Elektro-Mechanische Versuchsanstalt Max Grundig holländ. Stiftung & Co KG, 8510 Fürth | Tastensatz |
US5408044A (en) * | 1993-01-12 | 1995-04-18 | Marvin Sandler | Television remote control adaptor |
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DK1170763T3 (da) | 2009-03-02 |
ATE412969T1 (de) | 2008-11-15 |
EP1170763A1 (fr) | 2002-01-09 |
ES2316345T3 (es) | 2009-04-16 |
DE60040655D1 (de) | 2008-12-11 |
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