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EP1871965B1
EP1871965B1 EP20060763384 EP06763384A EP1871965B1 EP 1871965 B1 EP1871965 B1 EP 1871965B1 EP 20060763384 EP20060763384 EP 20060763384 EP 06763384 A EP06763384 A EP 06763384A EP 1871965 B1 EP1871965 B1 EP 1871965B1
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Jürgen PROKOP
Steve Kober
Marco Braun
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B83/00—Vehicle locks specially adapted for particular types of wing or vehicle
    • E05B83/28—Locks for glove compartments, console boxes, fuel inlet covers or the like
    • E05B83/30—Locks for glove compartments, console boxes, fuel inlet covers or the like for glove compartments
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B81/00—Power-actuated vehicle locks
    • E05B81/54—Electrical circuits
    • E05B81/64—Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors
    • E05B81/76—Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by door handles
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T70/00—Locks
    • Y10T70/50—Special application
    • Y10T70/5889—For automotive vehicles
    • Y10T70/5982—Accessories

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  • the invention relates to an instrument panel with a glove box lid and a switch for actuating a locking mechanism for locking and unlocking the glove box lid.
  • a mechanical lock is usually arranged centrally on the glove box lid. By pulling on a handle, the glove box can be unlocked and opened.
  • DE 199 22 657 discloses a device for putting an opening aid for closable parts on vehicles, such as flaps, doors or the like with a manual actuator, which acts in the actuation case on the contactor of a microswitch.
  • the actuated microswitch sets a drive to open a shutter of the flap or the door effectively.
  • the actuator consists of an elastically yielding body of rigidly designed body of the vehicle and the contactor of the microswitch is arranged in the yielding path of this body shop.
  • DE 100 15 887 describes an access system for a vehicle having at least one door, in which an identification system arranged in the vehicle responds to an access authorization available outside the vehicle.
  • DE 34 40 442 discloses a built-in push button with a housing adapted to the door leaf thickness.
  • the object of the invention described therein is to provide a combined for indoor and outdoor push button with a single contact. This is with the in DE 34 40 442 described invention solved in that in a direction perpendicular to the door plane cylindrical recess two cup-like sensing elements are used with intermediate compression spring that remains between the sensing elements an annular gap and that projects into the gap an actuator for a microswitch.
  • the built-in push button protrudes inside and outside only a few millimeters beyond the door leaf level.
  • the protruding of the built-in pushbutton is disadvantageous on the one hand because of Pushbutton can be damaged more easily than a pushbutton, which is integrated into the door leaf level and on the other hand, because the push button by the protruding the door deteriorates in their visual appearance.
  • US 2002/101738 A1 discloses an instrument panel having a surface skin and an underlying foam layer.
  • the foam layer has a first recess, wherein a switch for actuating a controller in the first recess of the foam layer is disposed below the surface skin.
  • the instrument panel has a carrier layer and the foam layer is located between the surface skin and the carrier layer.
  • the carrier layer has a second recess, which adjoins the first recess, wherein the switch is partially in the second recess and wherein the surface skin is flexible, so that the switch can be actuated by pressing the surface skin.
  • the invention is based on the object to provide an improved instrument panel, which reduces the disadvantages of the known prior art relating to the operation of a Verrieglungsmechanismus, and wherein the switch can be particularly simple and inexpensive fix.
  • the object is solved with the features of the independent claim. Preferred embodiments of the invention are indicated in the dependent claims.
  • an instrument panel is provided with a glove box lid, the instrument panel and the glove box lid each having a surface skin and an underlying foam layer, wherein one of the foam layers has a first recess.
  • the instrument panel further comprises a locking mechanism for locking and unlocking the glove box lid and a switch for actuating the locking mechanism, wherein the switch is disposed in the first recess of the foam layer under the surface skin, wherein the instrument panel and the glove box lid each having a support layer the foam layer is located between each of the surface skin and the support layer, wherein one of the support layers has a second recess, the second recess being adjacent the first recess, the switch being partially in the second recess, the barb having barbs are clipped into the carrier layer, wherein the switch is disposed directly below the skin surfaces, wherein the surfaces of the skin is flexible, so press the switch by pressing the surfaces >>
  • the attachment of the switch under the surface skin has the advantage that the switch is not visible from the outside, ie from the vehicle interior.
  • the surface skin of the instrument panel need not be interrupted. It is sufficient to mark the location of the surface skin under which the switch is located, for example, in color or by a label. Due to the invisibility of the switch and the corresponding design of the marking a particularly pleasing appearance of the surface skin can be achieved.
  • the instrument panel and the glove box cover each have a carrier layer, wherein the foam layer between the skin and the carrier layer is in each case, wherein one of the carrier layers has a second recess and wherein the second recess adjacent to the first recess.
  • the switch is mounted in the first recess of the foam layer of the instrument panel, the second g is located directly behind the first recess in the carrier layer of the instrument panel. The partially located in the second recess or extends into the second recess.
  • the use of a second recess behind the first recess has the advantage that a switch that is thicker than the foam layer can be used.
  • the switch has barbs, wherein the switch is fixed by introducing the barbs in the edge region of the carrier layer.
  • the switch can be fixed by the use of barbs in the carrier layer.
  • a switch for unlocking or opening the glove box lid is provided according to the invention, which is arranged directly below a surface skin of the instrument panel or glove box lid.
  • the switch is integrated in the instrument panel or in the glove box lid under a surface skin.
  • Surface skin is understood as meaning the layer which closes off the instrument panel or the glove box lid in the sense of a surface facing the occupant, that is to say, for example, a decorative layer, a decorative trim or a leather covering.
  • the switch it is possible to integrate the switch at any point.
  • the first recess is located in the foam layer of the instrument panel.
  • the switch is located in the instrument panel at a location accessible to the driver.
  • the switch in the instrument panel which is also referred to as dashboard, arranged.
  • the switch at any point, including on the driver's side be arranged, which greatly facilitates the operation.
  • the switch is arranged on the driver side, viewed from the center of the glove box lid. That is, the switch for opening the glove box does not need, as conventionally provided to be integrated in the glove box lid, but may be arranged on the dashboard arbitrarily in the direction of the driver. It is intended to arrange the switch on the driver's side of the vehicle. As a result, the driver no longer has to stretch if he wants to open the glove box.
  • the first recess is in the foam layer of the glove box lid.
  • the switch can also be integrated into the foam layer of the glove box lid.
  • a switch is used only for unlocking the glove box lid, since it is difficult to reach when the glove box lid is open for the vehicle occupant.
  • the integration of the switch in the glove box lid has the advantage that when the switch is defective only the glove box lid must be changed, while in an integration of the switch in the instrument panel with a defective switch under certain circumstances, the entire instrument panel would have to be changed.
  • the surface skins of the instrument panel and the Haridschuhkastendeckels are flexible.
  • the switch is located in the recess directly below the surface skin, so that it is actuated due to the flexibility of the surface skin.
  • the switch is fixed to an edge region of the carrier layer, wherein the edge region surrounds the second recess.
  • the carrier layer is usually made of a dimensionally stable plastic such as ABS. Therefore, the edge region of the carrier layer provides the optimum area for fixing the switch to the instrument panel.
  • the instrument panel comprises cables, wherein the cables are used for signal transmission between the switch and the locking mechanism and wherein the cables are led away from the switch through the second recess.
  • the switch is deactivated.
  • the switch or the locking mechanism via the central locking of the vehicle is deactivated.
  • the glove box is secured against unauthorized opening. It is envisaged the glove box operation with the locking device of the Couple vehicle. It is also conceivable to couple the locking mechanism to other components of the vehicle. For example, it is provided to release the unlocking of the glove box only when occupied passenger seat on the seat occupancy sensor in the passenger seat, which is usually present anyway in modern vehicles, from a certain speed. This prevents the driver from being distracted at high speeds by opening the glove box lid.
  • the glove box lid can be opened and closed automatically via the switch.
  • the glove compartment can be opened and closed via an electric motor, which further improves the comfort of the vehicle.
  • FIG. 1 1 shows a schematic view of an instrument panel 2 according to the invention.
  • the instrument panel 2 has a surface skin 3, a foam layer 4 and a carrier layer 5.
  • the foam layer 4 lies between the surface skin and the carrier layer 5.
  • the foam layer 4 is interrupted by a first recess 19.
  • the carrier layer 5 is interrupted by a second recess 20.
  • the instrument panel 2 also has a switch 1.
  • the switch 1 is mounted below the surface skin 3 in the first recess 19. He reaches into the second recess 20 into it.
  • the second recess 20 is bounded by an edge region of the carrier layer 5.
  • the switch 1 has barbs 6, which are clipped into the relatively hard carrier layer, which may be made of plastic, for example.
  • the switch further comprises cable 7, which is used for signal transmission to a in the FIG.
  • FIG. 1 It can clearly be seen that the switch 1 is arranged directly below the surface skin 3.
  • the surface skin 3 is designed to be flexible so that the switch 1 can be actuated by pressing in the surface skin 3.
  • the switch 1 is thus from the outside, that is from the vehicle interior, not visible.
  • a mark may be applied, which indicates the presence of the switch under the surface skin.
  • FIG. 2 shows an alternative example instrument panel 2, which is to be seen in sections.
  • the instrument panel 2 has a surface skin 3, a carrier layer 5 and an intermediate foam layer 4.
  • the foam layer 4 is of a recess 19th interrupted, in which a switch 1 is embedded.
  • the switch 1 further comprises the cables 7, which by a second recess 20 in the carrier layer 5 away from the switch in the direction of
  • the recess 19 After the switch is installed, are still foamed with foam.
  • the foaming of the switch into the first recess 19 has the advantage that the switch 1 is fixed essentially by the foam and by the surface skin 3 or by the carrier layer 5. There are no barbs needed to fix the foam beater on the carrier layer.
  • FIG. 3 shows schematic detail views of various not belonging to the invention pressure sensors 1a, 1b, 1c.
  • the pressure sensors 1a, 1b, 1c comprise differently configured sensor plates 10, which are manufactured using thin-film technology. Via conductor tracks 8, the sensor plates 10 are connected to cables 7, via which the switches 1a, 1b, 1c can be connected. Both sensor plates 10 and printed conductors 8 are printed or deposited on a substrate 9.
  • the switch 1c has, in contrast to switch 1a, a larger round sensor plate and can therefore be operated in a larger area.
  • the switch 1b has a square-shaped sensor plate 10.
  • FIG. 4 schematically shows a not belonging to the invention example of a film switch 11.
  • the film switch 11 comprises a cover film 12, a lower film 13 and an intermediate film arranged therebetween 14.
  • the intermediate film 14, which is shown below again in detail, has a recess 17.
  • cover film 12th and lower film 13 are each provided with a contact 18 - shown for the intermediate film 12 in detail. If one exerts a pressure on the film switch 11, the contacts of cover film 12 and bottom film 13 establish a connection.
  • the films are in this embodiment of polyester, on which the contacts are printed.
  • FIG. 5 schematically shows an instrument panel 2 with a glove box lid 15, a locking mechanism 16 for locking and unlocking the glove box lid 16 and a switch 1 for actuating the locking mechanism 16.
  • the locking mechanism 16 may, for example, a piezo drive, with a bolt of a Locking is pulled into an unlocked position. This then drops the glove box lid 15 driven by gravity down, causing the glove compartment opens. When the piezo drive is switched off, the bolt can then move back into the locking position, for example due to a pulling force of a spring.
  • the switch 1 is used to actuate the piezo mechanism and thus to unlock the glove box lid.
  • the switch 1 is located under the surface skin in the form of a trim strip and is not visible from the front.
  • an instrument panel is provided with a switch for actuating the locking mechanism, which is on the one hand very cheap to produce and can be adapted to the other due to the mounting under the surface very well in the design of the vehicle interior.

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A dashboard with a glove compartment cover is created according to the invention, in which the dashboard and the glove compartment cover have a surface skin and a foam layer underneath it, and one of the foam layers comprises a first recess. The dashboard furthermore comprises a locking mechanism for locking and unlocking the glove compartment cover and comprises a switch for actuating the locking mechanism. The dashboard is characterized in that the switch is arranged in the first recess of the foam layer under the surface skin.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Instrumententafel mit einem Handschuhkastendeckel und einem Schalter zur Betätigung eines Verriegelungsmechanismus zum Ver- und Entriegeln des Handschuhkastendeckels.The invention relates to an instrument panel with a glove box lid and a switch for actuating a locking mechanism for locking and unlocking the glove box lid.

Aus der Praxis bekannt sind mechanische Betätigungs- und Verriegelungsmechanismen, bei denen eine mechanische Verriegelung zumeist mittig am Handschuhkastendeckel angeordnet ist. Durch Ziehen an einem Griff kann das Handschuhfach entriegelt und geöffnet werden.Known in practice are mechanical actuation and locking mechanisms in which a mechanical lock is usually arranged centrally on the glove box lid. By pulling on a handle, the glove box can be unlocked and opened.

Nachteilig an bekannten Handschuhkastenbetätigungsvorrichtungen hat sich gezeigt, dass die mechanischen Teile besonders gegen Fehlbedienungen empfindlich sind und bei Gewalteinwirkung leicht beschädigt werden. Darüber hinaus muss eine solche mechanische Verriegelung am Handschuhkasten selbst angeordnet sein und je nach Lage des Handschuhkastens ist es für den Fahrer umständlich, an die Betätigung heran zukommen.A disadvantage of known glove box actuating devices has been found that the mechanical parts especially against incorrect operation are sensitive and easily damaged by force. In addition, such a mechanical lock on the glove box itself must be arranged and depending on the position of the glove box, it is cumbersome for the driver to approach the operation zoom.

DE 199 06 049 A1 zeigt eine Verschlusseinrichtung eines Handschuhkastendeckel mit einem Drucktaster. Solche Drucktastenschalter haben den Nachteil, dass sie empfindliche bewegliche mechanische Teile umfassen und sich nicht optimal in das Design eines Fahrzeugs einpassen lassen. DE 199 06 049 A1 shows a closure device of a glove box lid with a push button. Such push-button switches have the disadvantage that they include sensitive movable mechanical parts and can not be optimally fit into the design of a vehicle.

DE 199 22 657 offenbart eine Vorrichtung zum Wirksamsetzen einer Öffnungshilfe für verschließbare Teile an Fahrzeugen, wie Klappen, Türen oder dergleichen mit einem manuellen Betätiger, der im Betätigungsfall auf den Kontaktgeber eines Mikroschalters einwirkt. Der betätigte Mikroschalter setzt dabei einen Antrieb zum Öffnen eines Verschlusses der Klappe bzw. der Tür wirksam. Der Betätiger besteht dabei aus einer elastisch nachgiebigen Stelle der an sich starr ausgebildeten Karosserie des Fahrzeugs und der Kontaktgeber des Mikroschalters ist in den Nachgiebigkeitsweg dieser Karrosseriestelle angeordnet. DE 199 22 657 discloses a device for putting an opening aid for closable parts on vehicles, such as flaps, doors or the like with a manual actuator, which acts in the actuation case on the contactor of a microswitch. The actuated microswitch sets a drive to open a shutter of the flap or the door effectively. The actuator consists of an elastically yielding body of rigidly designed body of the vehicle and the contactor of the microswitch is arranged in the yielding path of this body shop.

DE 100 15 887 beschreibt ein Zugangssystem für ein wenigstens eine Tür aufweisendes Fahrzeug, bei dem ein im Fahrzeug angeordnetes Identifikationssystem auf eine außerhalb des Fahrzeugs verfügbare Zugangsberechtigung anspricht. DE 100 15 887 describes an access system for a vehicle having at least one door, in which an identification system arranged in the vehicle responds to an access authorization available outside the vehicle.

DE 34 40 442 offenbart einen Einbaudrucktaster mit einem der Türblattdicke angepassten Gehäuse. Aufgabe der darin beschriebenen Erfindung ist es, einen für den Innen- und Außenraum kombinierten Drucktaster mit einem einzigen Kontakt zu schaffen. Dies wird mit der in DE 34 40 442 beschriebenen Erfindung dadurch gelöst, dass in eine senkrecht zur Türebene verlaufende zylindrische Aussparung zwei napfartige Tastelemente mit dazwischenliegender Druckfeder eingesetzt sind, dass zwischen den Tastelementen ein ringförmiger Spalt verbleibt und dass in den Spalt ein Betätigungselement für einen Mikroschalter hineinragt. Dabei ragt der Einbaudrucktaster innen und außen nur wenige Millimeter über die Türblattebene hinaus. Das Herausragen des Einbaudrucktasters ist nachteilig zum einen, weil der Drucktaster einfacher beschädigt werden kann wie ein Drucktaster, der in die Türblattebene integriert ist und zum anderen, weil der Drucktaster durch das Herausragen die Tür in ihrem optischen Erscheinungsbild verschlechtert. DE 34 40 442 discloses a built-in push button with a housing adapted to the door leaf thickness. The object of the invention described therein is to provide a combined for indoor and outdoor push button with a single contact. This is with the in DE 34 40 442 described invention solved in that in a direction perpendicular to the door plane cylindrical recess two cup-like sensing elements are used with intermediate compression spring that remains between the sensing elements an annular gap and that projects into the gap an actuator for a microswitch. The built-in push button protrudes inside and outside only a few millimeters beyond the door leaf level. The protruding of the built-in pushbutton is disadvantageous on the one hand because of Pushbutton can be damaged more easily than a pushbutton, which is integrated into the door leaf level and on the other hand, because the push button by the protruding the door deteriorates in their visual appearance.

US 2002/101738 A1 offenbart eine Instrumententafel, welche eine Oberflächenhaut und eine darunterliegende Schaumstoffschicht aufweist. Die Schaumstoffschicht weist eine erste Aussparung auf, wobei ein Schalter zur Betätigung eines Kontrollers in der ersten Aussparung der Schaumstoffschicht unter der Oberflächenhaut angeordnet ist. Die Instrumententafel weist eine Trägerschicht auf und die Schaumstoffschicht befindet sich zwischen der Oberflächenhaut und der Trägerschicht. Die Trägerschicht weist eine zweite Aussparung auf, welche an die erste Aussparung angrenzt, wobei sich der Schalter teilweise in der zweiten Aussparung befindet und wobei die Oberflächehaut flexibel ausgebildet ist, sodass sich der Schalter durch Eindrücken der Oberflächenhaut betätigen lässt. US 2002/101738 A1 discloses an instrument panel having a surface skin and an underlying foam layer. The foam layer has a first recess, wherein a switch for actuating a controller in the first recess of the foam layer is disposed below the surface skin. The instrument panel has a carrier layer and the foam layer is located between the surface skin and the carrier layer. The carrier layer has a second recess, which adjoins the first recess, wherein the switch is partially in the second recess and wherein the surface skin is flexible, so that the switch can be actuated by pressing the surface skin.

Der Erfindung liegt dem gegenüber die Aufgabe zu Grunde, eine verbesserte Instrumententafel zu schaffen, die die Nachteile des bekannten Standes der Technik betreffend die Betätigung eines Verrieglungsmechanismus verringert, und wobei der Schalter sich besonders einfach und kostengünstig fixieren lässt. Die Aufgabe wird mit den Merkmalen des unabhängigen Patentanspruchs gelöst. Bevorzugte Ausführungsformen der Erfindung sind in den abhängigen Patentansprüchen angegeben.The invention is based on the object to provide an improved instrument panel, which reduces the disadvantages of the known prior art relating to the operation of a Verrieglungsmechanismus, and wherein the switch can be particularly simple and inexpensive fix. The object is solved with the features of the independent claim. Preferred embodiments of the invention are indicated in the dependent claims.

Erfindungsgemäß wird eine Instrumententafel mit einem Handschuhkastendeckel geschaffen, wobei die Instrumententafel und der Handschuhkastendeckel jeweils eine Oberflächenhaut und eine darunter liegende Schaumstoffschicht aufweisen, wobei eine der Schaumstoffschichten eine erste Aussparung aufweist. Die Instrumententafel weist ferner einen Verriegelungsmechanismus zum Ver- und Entriegeln des Handschuhkastendeckels und einen Schalter zur Betätigung des Verriegelungsmechanismus auf, wobei der Schalter in der ersten Aussparung der Schaumstoffschicht unter der Oberflächenhaut angeordnet ist, wobei die Instrumententafel und der Handschuhkastendeckel jeweils eine Trägerschicht aufweisen, wobei sich die Schaumstoffschicht jeweils zwischen der Oberflächenhaut und der Trägerschicht befindet, wobei eine der Trägerschichten eine zweite Aussparung aufweist, wobei die zweite Aussparung an die erste Aussparung angrenzt, wobei sich der Schalter teilweise in der zweiten Aussparung befindet, wobei der Schalter Widerhaken aufweist, wobei die Widerhaken in die Trägerschicht eingeklipst sind, wobei der Schalter direkt unterhalb der Oberflächen haut angeordnet ist, wobei die Oberflächen haut flexibel ausgebildet ist, sodass sich durch Eindrücken der Oberflächen haut der Schalter betätigen lässt.>>Die Anbringung des Schalters unter der Oberflächenhaut hat den Vorteil, dass der Schalter von außen, das heißt vom Fahrzeuginnenraum, nicht sichtbar ist. Die Oberflächenhaut der Instrumententafel muss daher nicht unterbrochen werden. Es genügt, die Stelle der Oberflächenhaut, unter der sich der Schalter befindet, zu markieren zum Beispiel farbig oder durch eine Beschriftung. Durch die Unsichtbarkeit des Schalters und bei entsprechendem Design der Markierung kann ein besonders gefälliges Aussehen der Oberflächenhaut erzielt werden.According to the invention, an instrument panel is provided with a glove box lid, the instrument panel and the glove box lid each having a surface skin and an underlying foam layer, wherein one of the foam layers has a first recess. The instrument panel further comprises a locking mechanism for locking and unlocking the glove box lid and a switch for actuating the locking mechanism, wherein the switch is disposed in the first recess of the foam layer under the surface skin, wherein the instrument panel and the glove box lid each having a support layer the foam layer is located between each of the surface skin and the support layer, wherein one of the support layers has a second recess, the second recess being adjacent the first recess, the switch being partially in the second recess, the barb having barbs are clipped into the carrier layer, wherein the switch is disposed directly below the skin surfaces, wherein the surfaces of the skin is flexible, so press the switch by pressing the surfaces >> The attachment of the switch under the surface skin has the advantage that the switch is not visible from the outside, ie from the vehicle interior. Therefore, the surface skin of the instrument panel need not be interrupted. It is sufficient to mark the location of the surface skin under which the switch is located, for example, in color or by a label. Due to the invisibility of the switch and the corresponding design of the marking a particularly pleasing appearance of the surface skin can be achieved.

Nach der Erfindung weisen die Instrumententafel und der Handschuhkastendeckel jeweils eine Trägerschicht auf, wobei sich die Schaumstoffschicht jeweils zwischen der Oberflächen haut und der Trägerschicht befindet, wobei eine der Trägerschichten eine zweite Aussparung aufweist und wobei die zweite Aussparung an die erste Aussparung angrenzt. Ist der Schalter in der ersten Aussparung der Schaumstoffschicht der Instrumententafel angebracht, so befindet sich in der Trägerschicht der lnstrumenteantafel direkt hinter der ersten Aussparung die zweite g. Der befindet teilweise in der zweiten Aussparung bzw. reicht in die zweite Aussparung hinein. Die Verwendung einer zweiten Aussparung hinter der ersten Aussparung hat den Vorteil, dass ein Schalter, der dicker ist als die Schaumstoffschicht, verwendet werden kann.According to the invention, the instrument panel and the glove box cover each have a carrier layer, wherein the foam layer between the skin and the carrier layer is in each case, wherein one of the carrier layers has a second recess and wherein the second recess adjacent to the first recess. If the switch is mounted in the first recess of the foam layer of the instrument panel, the second g is located directly behind the first recess in the carrier layer of the instrument panel. The partially located in the second recess or extends into the second recess. The use of a second recess behind the first recess has the advantage that a switch that is thicker than the foam layer can be used.

Nach der Erfindung weist der Schalter Widerhaken auf, wobei der Schalter durch Einbringung der Widerhaken in dem Randbereich der Trägerschicht fixiert ist. Besonders einfach und kostengünstig lässt sich der Schalter durch die Verwendung von Widerhaken in der Trägerschicht fixieren.According to the invention, the switch has barbs, wherein the switch is fixed by introducing the barbs in the edge region of the carrier layer. Particularly simple and inexpensive, the switch can be fixed by the use of barbs in the carrier layer.

Erfindungsgemäß ist der Schalter im Armaturenbre eingeklipst. Dies hat den Vorteil, dass der Schalter im Defektfall leicht einzeln ausgetauscht werden kant.age 5]According to the switch of the Armaturenbre is clipped. This has the advantage that the switch can easily be replaced individually in the event of a defect. Kant.age 5]

Danach ist gemäß der Erfindung ein Schalter zum Entriegeln oder Öffnen des Handschuhkastendeckels vorgesehen, welcher direkt unterhalb einer Oberflächenhaut der Instrumententafel oder Handschuhkastendeckels angeordnet ist. Gemäß der Erfindung ist also vorgesehen, einen Schalter für einen Handschuhkastendeckel so zu integrieren, dass er von außen nicht unbedingt sichtbar ist. Vielmehr wird der Schalter in der Instrumententafel oder im Handschuhkastendeckel unter einer Oberflächenhaut integriert. Unter Oberflächenhaut wird jene Schicht verstanden, die die Instrumententafel oder den Handschuhkastendeckel im Sinne einer den Insassen zugewandten Oberfläche abschließt, also beispielsweise eine Dekorschicht, eine Zierblende oder eine Lederbespannung. Gemäß der Erfindung ist es möglich, den Schalter an jeder beliebigen Stelle zu integrieren. Nach einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung befindet sich die erste Aussparung in der Schaumstoffschicht der Instrumententafel. Nach einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung befindet sich der Schalter in der Instrumententafel an einer für den Fahrer zugänglichen Stelle. Bevorzugter Weise ist der Schalter in der Instrumententafel, die auch als Armaturenbrett bezeichnet wird, angeordnet. So kann der Schalter an jeder beliebigen Stelle, also auch auf der Fahrerseite, angeordnet sein, was die Bedienung erheblich erleichtert.Thereafter, a switch for unlocking or opening the glove box lid is provided according to the invention, which is arranged directly below a surface skin of the instrument panel or glove box lid. According to the invention, it is therefore intended to integrate a switch for a glove box lid so that it is not necessarily visible from the outside. Rather, the switch is integrated in the instrument panel or in the glove box lid under a surface skin. Surface skin is understood as meaning the layer which closes off the instrument panel or the glove box lid in the sense of a surface facing the occupant, that is to say, for example, a decorative layer, a decorative trim or a leather covering. According to the invention, it is possible to integrate the switch at any point. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the first recess is located in the foam layer of the instrument panel. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the switch is located in the instrument panel at a location accessible to the driver. Preferably, the switch in the instrument panel, which is also referred to as dashboard, arranged. Thus, the switch at any point, including on the driver's side, be arranged, which greatly facilitates the operation.

In bevorzugter Weise ist der Schalter von der Mitte des Handschuhkastendeckels aus betrachtet Fahrerseitig angeordnet. Das heißt der Schalter zum Öffnen des Handschuhkastens braucht nicht, wie herkömmlich vorgesehen, im Handschuhkastendeckel integriert zu sein, sondern kann auf dem Armaturenbrett beliebig in Richtung Fahrer angeordnet sein. Es ist vorgesehen, den Schalter auf der Fahrerseite des Fahrzeugs anzuordnen. Dadurch muss sich der Fahrer nicht mehr strecken, wenn er das Handschuhfach öffnen möchte.In a preferred manner, the switch is arranged on the driver side, viewed from the center of the glove box lid. That is, the switch for opening the glove box does not need, as conventionally provided to be integrated in the glove box lid, but may be arranged on the dashboard arbitrarily in the direction of the driver. It is intended to arrange the switch on the driver's side of the vehicle. As a result, the driver no longer has to stretch if he wants to open the glove box.

Nach einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung befindet sich die erste Aussparung in der Schaumstoffschicht des Handschuhkastendeckels. Der Schalter lässt sich auch in die Schaumstoffschicht des Handschuhkastendeckels integrieren. Bevorzugter Weise wird solch ein Schalter nur zum Entriegeln des Handschuhkastendeckels verwendet, da dieser bei geöffnetem Handschuhkastendeckel für den Fahrzeuginsassen schwer zu erreichen ist. Die Integration des Schalters in den Handschuhkastendeckel hat allerdings den Vorteil, dass bei defektem Schalter nur der Handschuhkastendeckel gewechselt werden muss, während bei einer Integration des Schalters in die Instrumententafel bei defektem Schalter unter Umständen die ganze Instrumententafel gewechselt werden müsste.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the first recess is in the foam layer of the glove box lid. The switch can also be integrated into the foam layer of the glove box lid. Preferably, such a switch is used only for unlocking the glove box lid, since it is difficult to reach when the glove box lid is open for the vehicle occupant. However, the integration of the switch in the glove box lid has the advantage that when the switch is defective only the glove box lid must be changed, while in an integration of the switch in the instrument panel with a defective switch under certain circumstances, the entire instrument panel would have to be changed.

Nach einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung sind die Oberflächenhäute der Instrumententafel und des Haridschuhkastendeckels flexibel ausgebildet. Der Schalter befindet sich in der Aussparung direkt unterhalb der Oberflächen haut, so dass dieser aufgrund der Flexibilität der Oberflächenhaut betätigbar ist.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the surface skins of the instrument panel and the Haridschuhkastendeckels are flexible. The switch is located in the recess directly below the surface skin, so that it is actuated due to the flexibility of the surface skin.

Nach einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist der Schalter an einem Randbereich der Trägerschicht fixiert, wobei der Randbereich die zweite Aussparung umgibt. Die Trägerschicht besteht in der Regel aus einem formstabilen Kunststoff wie z.B. ABS. Daher bietet der Randbereich der Trägerschicht den optimalen Bereich, um den Schalter an der Instrumententafel zu fixieren.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the switch is fixed to an edge region of the carrier layer, wherein the edge region surrounds the second recess. The carrier layer is usually made of a dimensionally stable plastic such as ABS. Therefore, the edge region of the carrier layer provides the optimum area for fixing the switch to the instrument panel.

Nach eine bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung weist die Instrumententafel Kabel auf, wobei die Kabel zur Signalübertragung zwischen dem Schalter und dem Verriegelungsmechanismus verwendet werden und wobei die Kabel durch die zweite Aussparung vom Schalter weggeführt werden.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the instrument panel comprises cables, wherein the cables are used for signal transmission between the switch and the locking mechanism and wherein the cables are led away from the switch through the second recess.

Nach einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist der Schalter deaktivierbar.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the switch is deactivated.

Nach einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist der Schalter oder der Verriegelungsmechanismus über die Zentralverriegelung des Fahrzeugs deaktivierbar.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the switch or the locking mechanism via the central locking of the vehicle is deactivated.

Dies ist insbesondere dann möglich, wenn das Fahrzeug steht. So wird beim Abstellen des Fahrzeugs das Handschuhfach gegen unbefugtes Öffnen gesichert. Es ist vorgesehen, die Handschuhkastenbetätigung mit der Schließvorrichtung des Fahrzeugs zu koppeln. Denkbar ist aber auch, den Verriegelungsmechanismus an weitere Komponenten des Fahrzeugs zu koppeln. Beispielsweise ist vorgesehen, über den Sitzbelegungssensor im Beifahrersitz, welcher in modernen Fahrzeugen meistens ohnehin vorhanden ist, ab einer bestimmten Geschwindigkeit die Entriegelung des Handschuhfaches nur bei belegtem Beifahrersitz freizugeben. So wird verhindert, dass der Fahrer durch Öffnen des Handschuhkastendeckels bei hohen Geschwindigkeiten abgelenkt wird.This is possible in particular when the vehicle is stationary. Thus, when the vehicle is parked, the glove box is secured against unauthorized opening. It is envisaged the glove box operation with the locking device of the Couple vehicle. It is also conceivable to couple the locking mechanism to other components of the vehicle. For example, it is provided to release the unlocking of the glove box only when occupied passenger seat on the seat occupancy sensor in the passenger seat, which is usually present anyway in modern vehicles, from a certain speed. This prevents the driver from being distracted at high speeds by opening the glove box lid.

Der Handschuhkastendeckel kann über den Schalter automatisch aufmachbar und schließbar. So kann beispielsweise über einen Elektromotor das Handschuhfach geöffnet und geschlossen werden, was den Komfort des Fahrzeugs weiter verbessert.The glove box lid can be opened and closed automatically via the switch. For example, the glove compartment can be opened and closed via an electric motor, which further improves the comfort of the vehicle.

Die Erfindung soll im Folgenden anhand eines Ausführungsbeispieles anhand der Zeichnungen Figur 1 bis Figur 5 näher erläutert werden.

Figur 1
zeigt eine schematische - Ansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Instrumententafel.
Figur 2
zeigt eine schematische Ansicht eines nicht zur Erfindung gehörenden Beispiels einer erfindungsgemäßen Instrumententafel.
Figur 3
zeigt eine schematische Ansicht nicht zur Erfindung gehörender Drucksensoren.
Figur 4
zeigt eine schematische Detailansicht eines nicht zur Erfindung gehörenden Folienschalters.
Figur 5
zeigt eine erfindungsgemäße Instrumententafel mit einem Handschuhkasten.
The invention will be described below with reference to an embodiment with reference to the drawings FIG. 1 to FIG. 5 be explained in more detail.
FIG. 1
shows a schematic - view of an instrument panel according to the invention.
FIG. 2
shows a schematic view of a not belonging to the invention example of an instrument panel according to the invention.
FIG. 3
shows a schematic view of not belonging to the invention pressure sensors.
FIG. 4
shows a schematic detail view of a not belonging to the invention membrane switch.
FIG. 5
shows an instrument panel according to the invention with a glove box.

Figur 1 zeigt eine schematische Ansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Instrumententafel 2. Die Instrumententafel 2 weist eine Oberflächenhaut 3, eine Schaumstoffschicht 4 und eine Trägerschicht 5 auf. Die Schaumstoffschicht 4 liegt dabei zwischen der Oberfllächenhaut und der Trägerschicht 5. Die Schaumstoffschicht 4 ist dabei von einer ersten Aussparung 19 unterbrochen. Ferner ist die Trägerschicht 5 von einer zweiten Aussparung 20 unterbrochen. Die Instrumententafel 2 weist ferner einen Schalter 1 auf. Der Schalter 1 ist unterhalb der Oberflächenhaut 3 in der ersten Aussparung 19 angebracht. Er reicht dabei in die zweite Aussparung 20 hinein. Die zweite Aussparung 20 wird durch einen Randbereich der Trägerschicht 5 begrenzt. Der Schalter 1 weist Widerhaken 6 auf, die in die relativ harte Trägerschicht, die zum Beispiel aus Kunststoff bestehen kann, eingeklipst sind. Der Schalter weist ferner Kabel 7 auf, die zur Signalübertragung zu einem in der Figur 1 nicht gezeigten Verriegelungsmechanismus verwendet werden. In der Figur 1 ist deutlich zu erkennen, dass der Schalter 1 direkt unterhalb der Oberflächenhaut 3 angeordnet ist. Die Oberflächenhaut 3 ist flexibel ausgebildet, so dass sich durch Eindrücken der Oberflächenhaut 3 der Schalter 1 betätigen lässt. Der Schalter 1 ist somit von außen, das heißt vom Fahrzeuginnenraum aus, nicht sichtbar. Auf der Außenseite der Oberflächenhaut 3 kann jedoch eine Markierung angebracht sein, die auf das Vorhandensein des Schalters unter der Oberflächenhaut hinweist. Durch die Integration des Schalters unter die Oberflächenhaut kann ein besonders gefälliges Aussehen der Instrumententafel erreicht werden. FIG. 1 1 shows a schematic view of an instrument panel 2 according to the invention. The instrument panel 2 has a surface skin 3, a foam layer 4 and a carrier layer 5. The foam layer 4 lies between the surface skin and the carrier layer 5. The foam layer 4 is interrupted by a first recess 19. Furthermore, the carrier layer 5 is interrupted by a second recess 20. The instrument panel 2 also has a switch 1. The switch 1 is mounted below the surface skin 3 in the first recess 19. He reaches into the second recess 20 into it. The second recess 20 is bounded by an edge region of the carrier layer 5. The switch 1 has barbs 6, which are clipped into the relatively hard carrier layer, which may be made of plastic, for example. The switch further comprises cable 7, which is used for signal transmission to a in the FIG. 1 Not shown locking mechanism can be used. In the FIG. 1 It can clearly be seen that the switch 1 is arranged directly below the surface skin 3. The surface skin 3 is designed to be flexible so that the switch 1 can be actuated by pressing in the surface skin 3. The switch 1 is thus from the outside, that is from the vehicle interior, not visible. On the outside of the surface skin 3, however, a mark may be applied, which indicates the presence of the switch under the surface skin. By integrating the switch under the surface skin a particularly pleasing appearance of the instrument panel can be achieved.

Bei dem in Figur 2 gezeigten Beispiel handelt es sich nicht um ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung sondern um ein Beispiel, das das Verständnis der Erfindung erleichtert. Figur 2 zeigt ein alternatives Beispiel Instrumententafel 2, welche ausschnittsweise zu sehen ist. Die Instrumententafel 2 weist eine Oberflächenhaut 3, eine Trägerschicht 5 und eine dazwischen liegende Schaumstoffschicht 4 auf. Die Schaumstoffschicht 4 ist von einer Aussparung 19 unterbrochen, in die ein Schalter 1 eingebettet ist. Der Schalter 1 weist ferner die Kabel 7 auf, die durch eine zweite Aussparung 20 in der Trägerschicht 5 vom Schalter weg in Richtung desAt the in FIG. 2 shown example is not an embodiment of the invention but an example that facilitates the understanding of the invention. FIG. 2 shows an alternative example instrument panel 2, which is to be seen in sections. The instrument panel 2 has a surface skin 3, a carrier layer 5 and an intermediate foam layer 4. The foam layer 4 is of a recess 19th interrupted, in which a switch 1 is embedded. The switch 1 further comprises the cables 7, which by a second recess 20 in the carrier layer 5 away from the switch in the direction of

Verriegelungsmechanismus geführt werden. Zur vollständigen Ausfüllung der ersten Aussparung 19 mit Schaumstoff kann die Aussparung 19, nachdem der Schalter eingebaut ist, noch mit Schaumstoff eingeschäumt werden. Die Einschäumung des Schalters in die erste Aussparung 19 hat den Vorteil, dass der Schalter 1 im Wesentlichen durch den Schaumstoff und durch die Oberflächenhaut 3 bzw. durch die Trägerschicht 5 fixiert ist. Es werden keine Widerhaken benötigt, um den Schaumschläger an der Trägerschicht zu fixieren.Locking mechanism are performed. For complete filling of the first recess 19 with foam, the recess 19, after the switch is installed, are still foamed with foam. The foaming of the switch into the first recess 19 has the advantage that the switch 1 is fixed essentially by the foam and by the surface skin 3 or by the carrier layer 5. There are no barbs needed to fix the foam beater on the carrier layer.

Figur 3 zeigt schematische Detailansichten verschiedener nicht zur Erfindung gehörender Drucksensoren 1a, 1b, 1c. Die Drucksensoren 1a, 1b, 1c umfassen verschieden ausgestaltete Sensorplatten 10, die in Dünnschichttechnik hergestellt sind. Über Leiterbahnen 8 sind die Sensorplatten 10 mit Kabeln 7 verbunden, über die die Schalter 1a, 1b, 1c angeschlossen werden können. Sowohl Sensorplatten 10, als auch Leiterbahnen 8 sind auf einem Substrat 9 aufgedruckt oder abgeschieden. Der Schalter 1c hat im Gegensatz zu Schalter 1 a eine größere rund geformte Sensorplatte und kann daher in einem größeren Bereich betätigt werden. Der Schalter 1b hat eine quadratisch geformte Sensorplatte 10. FIG. 3 shows schematic detail views of various not belonging to the invention pressure sensors 1a, 1b, 1c. The pressure sensors 1a, 1b, 1c comprise differently configured sensor plates 10, which are manufactured using thin-film technology. Via conductor tracks 8, the sensor plates 10 are connected to cables 7, via which the switches 1a, 1b, 1c can be connected. Both sensor plates 10 and printed conductors 8 are printed or deposited on a substrate 9. The switch 1c has, in contrast to switch 1a, a larger round sensor plate and can therefore be operated in a larger area. The switch 1b has a square-shaped sensor plate 10.

Figur 4 zeigt schematisch ein nicht zur Erfindung gehörendes Beispiel eines Folienschalters 11. Der Folienschalter 11 umfasst eine Deckfolie 12, eine Unterfolie 13 sowie eine dazwischen angeordnete Zwischenfolie 14. Die Zwischenfolie 14, welche darunter noch mal in Detail dargestellt ist, hat eine Aussparung 17. Deckfolie 12 und Unterfolie 13 sind jeweils mit einem Kontakt 18 versehen - für die Zwischenfolie 12 in Detail dargestellt. Übt man auf den Folienschalter 11 einen Druck aus, stellen die Kontakte von Deckfolie 12 und Unterfolie 13 eine Verbindung her. Die Folien sind in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel aus Polyester, auf dem die Kontaktierungen aufgedruckt sind. FIG. 4 schematically shows a not belonging to the invention example of a film switch 11. The film switch 11 comprises a cover film 12, a lower film 13 and an intermediate film arranged therebetween 14. The intermediate film 14, which is shown below again in detail, has a recess 17. cover film 12th and lower film 13 are each provided with a contact 18 - shown for the intermediate film 12 in detail. If one exerts a pressure on the film switch 11, the contacts of cover film 12 and bottom film 13 establish a connection. The films are in this embodiment of polyester, on which the contacts are printed.

Figur 5 zeigt schematisch eine Instrumententafel 2 mit einem Handschuhkastendeckel 15, einem Verriegelungsmechanismus 16 zum Ver- und Entriegeln des Handschuhkastendeckels 16 und einem Schalter 1 zum Betätigen des Verriegelungsmechanismus 16. Der Verriegelungsmechanismus 16 kann zum Beispiel einen Piezo-Antrieb aufweisen, mit dem ein Bolzen aus einer Verriegelungs- in eine Entriegelungsposition gezogen wird. Damit fällt dann der Handschuhkastendeckel 15 von der Schwerkraft getrieben nach unten, wodurch sich das Handschuhfach öffnet. Der Bolzen kann sich bei Abschalten des Piezo-Antriebs dann zum Beispiel aufgrund einer Zugkraft einer Feder wieder in die Verriegelungsposition bewegen. Der Schalter 1 dient zur Betätigung des Piezo-Mechanismus und damit zum Entriegeln des Handschuhkastendeckels. Der Schalter 1 befindet sich dabei unter der Oberflächenhaut in Form einer Zierleiste und ist von vorne nicht zu sehen. Durch die Verwendung eines Folienschalters, der unter der Oberflächenhaut angebracht ist, lässt sich ein besonders einfacher und kostengünstiger Schalter realisieren. Damit wird erfindungsgemäß eine Instrumententafel mit einem Schalter zum Betätigen des Verriegelungsmechanismus angegeben, der zum einen sehr günstig herstellbar ist und der sich zum anderen aufgrund der Anbringung unter der Oberfläche sehr gut in das Design des Fahrzeuginnenraums anpassen lässt. FIG. 5 schematically shows an instrument panel 2 with a glove box lid 15, a locking mechanism 16 for locking and unlocking the glove box lid 16 and a switch 1 for actuating the locking mechanism 16. The locking mechanism 16 may, for example, a piezo drive, with a bolt of a Locking is pulled into an unlocked position. This then drops the glove box lid 15 driven by gravity down, causing the glove compartment opens. When the piezo drive is switched off, the bolt can then move back into the locking position, for example due to a pulling force of a spring. The switch 1 is used to actuate the piezo mechanism and thus to unlock the glove box lid. The switch 1 is located under the surface skin in the form of a trim strip and is not visible from the front. By using a membrane switch, which is mounted under the surface skin, a particularly simple and cost-effective switch can be realized. Thus, according to the invention an instrument panel is provided with a switch for actuating the locking mechanism, which is on the one hand very cheap to produce and can be adapted to the other due to the mounting under the surface very well in the design of the vehicle interior.

Es versteht sich, dass die beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiele nur beispielhaft sind.It is understood that the described embodiments are only exemplary.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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Schalterswitch
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Instrumententafeldashboard
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Oberflächenhautsurface skin
44
Schaumstoffschichtfoam layer
55
Trägerschichtbacking
66
Widerhakenbarb
77
Kabelelectric wire
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Leiterbahnconductor path
99
Foliefoil
1010
Sensorplattesensor plate
1111
FolienschalterMembrane switch
1212
Deckfoliecover sheet
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Unterfolielower film
1414
Zwischenfolieintermediate film
1515
HandschuhkastendeckelGlove box lid
1616
Verriegelungsmechanismuslocking mechanism
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Aussparungrecess
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KontaktContact
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Claims (9)

  1. Instrument panel (2) having:
    - a glove compartment lid (15), wherein the instrument panel (2) and the glove compartment lid (15) each have a surface skin (3) and a foam layer (4) located therebelow, wherein one of the foam layers (4) has a first recess (19),
    - a locking mechanism (16) for locking and unlocking the glove compartment lid (15),
    - a switch (1) for actuating the locking
    mechanism,
    wherein the switch (1) is arranged in the first recess (19) of the foam layer (4) below the surface skin (3), wherein the instrument panel (2) and the glove compartment lid (15) each have a support layer (5), wherein the foam layer (4) is in each case located between the surface skin (3) and the support layer (5), wherein one of the
    support layers (5) has a second recess (20), wherein the second recess (20) is adjacent to the first recess (19), wherein the switch (1) is partially located in the second recess (20), wherein the switch has barbs (6), wherein the barbs (6) are clipped into the support layer (5), wherein the switch (1) is arranged directly below the surface skin (3), and wherein the surface skin (3) has a flexible design, thus enabling the switch (1) to be actuated by impression of the surface skin (3).
  2. Instrument panel (2) according to Claim 1, wherein the first recess (19) is located in the foam layer (4) of the instrument panel.
  3. Instrument panel (2) according to Claim 1, wherein the first recess (19) is located in the foam layer (4) of the glove compartment lid (15).
  4. Instrument panel (2) according to Claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the surface skins (3) are flexible.
  5. Instrument panel (2) according to Claim 1, wherein the switch (1) is fixed on a border region of the support layer (5), wherein the border region surrounds the second recess (20).
  6. Instrument panel (2) according to Claim 1, wherein the instrument panel (2) furthermore has cables (7), wherein the cables (7) are used for transmitting signals between the switch (1) and the locking mechanism (16), and wherein the cables (7) are guided away from the switch (1) through the second recess (20).
  7. Instrument panel (2) according to one of the
    preceding claims, wherein the switch (1) can be deactivated.
  8. Instrument panel (2) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the switch (1) is arranged in the instrument panel (2) at a location accessible to the driver.
  9. Instrument panel (2) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the switch (1) or the locking mechanism (16) can be deactivated via the central locking of the vehicle.
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