EP2184745B1 - Electromechanical adjusting device with a rotary axis - Google Patents

Electromechanical adjusting device with a rotary axis Download PDF

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EP2184745B1
EP2184745B1 EP10001794A EP10001794A EP2184745B1 EP 2184745 B1 EP2184745 B1 EP 2184745B1 EP 10001794 A EP10001794 A EP 10001794A EP 10001794 A EP10001794 A EP 10001794A EP 2184745 B1 EP2184745 B1 EP 2184745B1
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Konstantin Freis
Wolfgang Alfred Hamm
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
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    • H01C10/00—Adjustable resistors
    • H01C10/30—Adjustable resistors the contact sliding along resistive element
    • H01C10/32—Adjustable resistors the contact sliding along resistive element the contact moving in an arcuate path
    • H01C10/34—Adjustable resistors the contact sliding along resistive element the contact moving in an arcuate path the contact or the associated conducting structure riding on collector formed as a ring or portion thereof
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  • the invention relates to an electromechanical adjusting device according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Such a setting device with a heating power for electrical appliances such as hobs or the like. can be adjusted, for example, from the DE 198 33 983 A1 known.
  • a front housing part is plate-like with a protruding projection formed in the central region.
  • the other housing part is substantially pot-shaped and receives the first housing part.
  • Another such adjustment device is from the JP 11148804 A known. Here go from a housing part laterally two lateral projections with screw holes to the setting device behind a diaphragm or the like. to fix.
  • the invention has for its object to provide an adjustment device mentioned above, which has a simple and simultaneously variably capable basic structure and thereby is as variable as possible and can be used in many ways.
  • the setting device has a rotation axis and a housing, wherein the housing supports the axis of rotation or it is mounted therein and receives a detection device.
  • the detection device is used to detect angular position and / or rotation of the axis of rotation, from which control commands are generated.
  • the detection device has a plurality of slider tracks on a carrier, wherein on the axis of rotation corresponding wiper are provided, which cooperate with the slider tracks.
  • One possibility here is a so-called Gray code encoder.
  • the housing is in two parts with two housing parts, which are separated in a plane which is perpendicular to the axis of rotation.
  • a front housing part has two protruding wings attached to an outer border. These are channel-like along their extent or in the manner of a more or less long tube with preferably rectangular or rectangular cross-section.
  • the wings are designed so that fasteners such as nuts or the like. can be introduced therein, advantageous for attaching the setting device to a panel or cover. Show this in their course on a through hole in the wing, which is substantially parallel to the axis of rotation.
  • a screw from the front engage through an aperture in a located in the wing fastener for attaching the setting behind the panel.
  • an advantageous attachment of the setting behind a panel can be achieved. But above all, by the outside of the housing part attached wings, the housing itself can be kept relatively small. At the same time an advantageous force is achieved by the far outwardly offset fastening means for a twist-proof and tilt-free attachment.
  • a through-hole in order to reach a fastening means, is advantageously provided outside the housing part or its outer border in the wing. This allows the attachment just relatively far away radially from the axis of rotation of the setting for a secure attachment.
  • a wing may also have two or even more through holes, for example for several possible positions of a fastener therein.
  • a through-bore can also be located within the outer border of the housing part, which may be advantageous in particularly narrow environmental conditions.
  • An inner or longitudinal channel in a wing advantageously has a constant cross-section, so it is hollow cylinder-like.
  • the cross-section is advantageously designed so that a dedicated nut or a fastening means is arranged both against rotation and substantially tilt-proof and can only be moved in the longitudinal direction of the wing.
  • the aforementioned rectangular or rectangular cross-sections offer.
  • the carrier extends approximately along the separation of the housing parts, so for example between the two.
  • the carrier can be formed differently and varied.
  • the carrier may in addition to a passage of the rotation axis through it still have passage openings.
  • these passage openings for example, connecting parts of the two housing parts can engage in order to connect to one another for holding the housing together or also for holding on to the support.
  • illuminants such as LEDs can be provided on the carrier, in particular within the housing. These can serve to illuminate the setting device for better visibility from the outside.
  • an optical signal display is possible, for example, depending on an operation or an operating state of the setting device.
  • a light-guiding system of lighting means may be provided, in particular with one or more light guides from a lighting means to an exit point in a front or accessible area of the corresponding housing part. Such a light guide can, for example, lead away from a light source on the carrier as a transparent plastic part and be fastened to the carrier or to a housing part.
  • the housing parts can either be attached to itself or with the carrier in between or from each side to the carrier.
  • the housing parts are fastened to each other, wherein the carrier is enclosed depending on the aforementioned size or training or intervening.
  • the above-mentioned grinder on the axis of rotation is advantageously captive held or fixed thereto, for example by embossing or gluing a corresponding wearer carrier it.
  • the grinder extends approximately in the plane of the dividing line between the two housing parts, ie very close to the carrier with the slider tracks thereon.
  • a part of the slider carrier or the axis of rotation can be supported on the carrier or stored therein, in particular in the axial direction for a constant distance between the slider carrier and slider tracks.
  • an expansion function unit can be attached to the setting device. Under certain circumstances, this can also be done on the front, with the attachment to the back is considered more advantageous.
  • Such expansion functional unit may be additional switch, for example, circuit breaker for switching high electrical power, while advantageously flow to the setting only small signal currents.
  • Adapters may in particular be projections or depressions on the corresponding housing part both for precise alignment and possibly for mechanical attachment of the expansion functional unit.
  • an extension unit for additional functions can be attached to the front. It can then also be actuated by the same movement or axis of rotation as the setting device. It can for example be an extension unit with a push-turn function with a stop function. As another example, an essay switch or the like. conceivable, for example, as a rotary switch for mains voltage.
  • a single central attachment or a central attachment of the housing part may be provided by means of a receiving device.
  • an external thread around the axis of rotation or about the front rotary axis receptacle on the front housing part is particularly advantageous.
  • the setting device by a correspondingly large opening in a panel or the like. be plugged and then secured from the front with a matching nut.
  • the setting device can be screwed with the external thread directly into a corresponding internal thread on a panel or cover.
  • attachment via notches or clips can take place.
  • hook-shaped grippers or locking means are provided on one of the two housing parts, advantageously on a front, for attachment to a further adjusting or switching device.
  • a unit can be created here as well.
  • an arrangement of fixing and / or coding pins can be provided on the front housing part. These can form a specific pattern, whereby they only at certain matching surfaces or backs of panels or the like. can be set for mounting.
  • a front housing part 13 is shown, which is part of an electromechanical adjusting device 11, as shown in FIG Fig. 3 is shown in exploded view.
  • This front housing part 13 has an axis of rotation 14 which, when mounting the setting device 11 from behind to a panel of an electrical appliance, as is usually done, protrudes forward through the panel and a knob or the like. wearing.
  • the housing part 13 consists essentially of a housing shell 16 in a rectangular or approximately square shape. Furthermore, it has two wings 17, which clearly project beyond the housing jacket 16 and each have two through-holes 18. Within the wings 17 extends an inner channel 19 with stepped or wide T-section. In the upper wide area a threaded disc 20 is mounted, which can be moved in the longitudinal direction of the inner channel 19.
  • the housing part 13 on webs 21. These extend both across the corners of the housing shell 16 and to the central region of the wings 17, where they pass into a storage for the axis of rotation 14. So this results in the top left in Fig. 1 shown grid-like image of the front housing part 13, at least with respect to the areas of the housing next to the wings 17th
  • through holes 22 are formed in different shapes, both in the corners of the housing shell 16 and the wings 17 adjacent and left and right next to the support for the axis of rotation 14, so to speak in extension of the wing 17 itself.
  • These passage openings 22 have different purposes.
  • the lattice-like construction with webs is sufficient for the required stability of the housing part 13.
  • the through-openings 22 allow various functions, such as, for example, the passage of light in the manner of windows.
  • optical fibers or the like. or other parts, such as latching hooks or similar fasteners, reach through.
  • the height of the webs 21 advantageously corresponds to a multiple of their thickness. For example, they may be as high as the front half of the front housing part 13.
  • locking hooks 24 are attached on the rear side of the housing part 13 . With this attachment to the carrier 50 according to Fig. 3 , On the housing shell 16 locking projections 25 are provided as a further fastening means for fixing the rear housing part 40 thereto.
  • a hub 30 is held captive on the axis of rotation 14, so that together they form a captive rotor. It may also be provided an unrepresented locking star, having predetermined locking positions. Such a starter can be provided directly on the rotor.
  • This hub 30 carries grinder 32 as grinding arms 33 of a thin spring plate. The six grinding arms 33 are arranged at the same distance in the radial direction in a line. This is known per se to the person skilled in the art and need not be explained in more detail.
  • An optional latching device 35 is also provided, in which a spring presses a movable projection against the outside of the rotary disk 30. This is also known to the person skilled in the art and need not be explained in more detail.
  • Fig. 2 shown in the side view of the housing part 113, as around the rotation axis 114 around a thread 127 is provided which forms a pivot bearing for the rotation axis 114 at the same time.
  • this thread 127 either a central screw of the setting device 111 behind a panel can be done by a single patch from the front mother.
  • the housing part 113 can thus directly into a corresponding internal thread on a bracket or the like. be screwed.
  • a rear housing part 40 is shown for the setting device 11. It has a housing jacket 42, projecting from the locking tabs 43. These engage with the latching projections 25 of the front housing part 13 and connect the two housing parts firmly together. Otherwise, the rear housing part 14 may be formed very diverse. It may, for example, have further switching devices, which are actuated by the axis of rotation 14, which is then extended accordingly. It is also conceivable that here also another turntable including grinders according to those according to Fig. 1 the front housing part 13 is provided, which is moved by engagement of the end of the rotation axis 14.
  • Fig. 3 Between the two housing parts 13 and 40 is according to Fig. 3 one of the various carriers 50a-c arranged. Different embodiments of these carriers 50a-c are in the Fig. 4 to 7 shown.
  • the carrier 50a consists of a in any direction far beyond the setting device 11 also extending circuit board. It is an axle 51 a as a bore for passing through and supporting the axis of rotation 14 is provided. Around this axle 51a, engagement holes 52a are provided. In this grip the latching hooks 24 of the front housing part 13 in and thus connect these two parts together. In particular, the latching hooks 24 engage with the edges of the engagement openings 52a facing the axle receptacle 51a. The locking tabs 43 extend through the engagement openings 52 a and extend to the front housing part thirteenth
  • electrical connections 54a provided in the form of a plurality of conductor tracks 55a, which pass inwardly to the individual, schematically illustrated slider tracks 56a.
  • This arrangement for example, corresponds to a gray code and is clear to the person skilled in the art, so that it need not be further illustrated here.
  • the printed conductors 55a go to various devices or an evaluation on the circuit board 50a, for example, a control circuit.
  • a plurality of the setting devices 11 may be directly attached, for example, to form a quadruple arrangement of setting devices, as shown in EP 860 846 A1 is known.
  • FIG Fig. 5 An alternative embodiment of the carrier 50b is shown in FIG Fig. 5 shown.
  • the terminals 54b are provided on a projection 53b formed by side notches, as contact pads 57b into which the conductor tracks 55 pass from the slider tracks 56.
  • These terminals 54b are designed for direct plugging of a multiple plug.
  • the arrangement, as shown at the upper edge of the carrier 50b, is provided on a side edge of the carrier.
  • the carrier is advantageously a circuit board.
  • Fig. 5 shown how an LED 60 is provided in the vicinity of an engagement opening 52b, bottom left.
  • the LED 60 is electrically contacted by means of LED connection tracks 61.
  • Their light can be seen from the front through the through openings 22 in a corner of the front housing part 13 on the turntable 30 and can for example be used as a function indicator, in particular as a status indicator for the setting 11.
  • a light guide part made of transparent plastic, colored under certain circumstances. It can be provided at each through hole 22, an LED.
  • Various other modifications of such lamps or LEDs are possible. This is thus an example of a combination of a printed circuit board with an LED.
  • Fig. 6 another carrier 50c is shown. This is considerably smaller than the arbitrarily extensible printed circuit board according to Fig. 4 or 5 , Furthermore, such a carrier 50c is designed for a setting device 11 as a separate part.
  • the terminals 54 c correspond to those of Fig. 5
  • engaging holes 52c are provided.
  • the carrier 50c also has, except for the projection 53c, a surface which corresponds in plan view to that of the setting device 11.
  • the carrier 50c forms in an arrangement according to Fig. 3 an intermediate layer between the front housing part 13 and the rear housing part 40, so to speak.
  • an LED 60 together with LED connecting tracks 61 is provided, again close to an engagement opening 52c, this time right above.
  • One of the LED connection tracks 61 can go to a contact field 57b.
  • the further modification of the carrier 50d according to Fig. 7 is compared to Fig. 6 a further reduction of the area.
  • the surface of the carrier 50d becomes more or less corresponding to the engaging holes Fig. 6 cut off so that the carrier 50d according to Fig. 7 except for the outstanding ones Projection 53d can completely disappear between the housing parts 13 and 40.
  • the housing parts 13 and 40 accordingly Fig. 3 directly abut each other and carry the carrier 50d in it, so that it is not visible except for the projection 53d from the outside.
  • no LED are usefully provided, since the carrier 50d is very small or too small.
  • FIG. 8 and 9 show a modification of a housing part 213 similar Fig. 1 , and that Fig. 8 in oblique view from behind and the Fig. 9 in an oblique view from the front.
  • the housing part 213 has here as an innovation of the wing 217 projecting or integrally formed in the area, further latching hooks 245.
  • a latching hook 245 is slightly above a wing 217 left and right and the opposite latching hooks 245 is located a whole distance below the respective wing 217.
  • the housing part 213 is advantageously made in one piece from plastic.
  • an inwardly projecting collar 228 is provided within the bore of the receptacle 227 for the rotation axis 214.
  • This collar engages in a corresponding annular recess in the manner of a groove in the rotor or in the axis of rotation 214, so that this is thereby held captive in the receptacle 227 after it has been pressed.
  • a prepared unit can be shipped and mounted easier because the rotor just can not get lost.
  • this groove can be slightly extended in the direction of the axis of rotation 214, for example 2 or 3 mm. The groove can then be moved axially in the longitudinal direction of the axis of rotation 214 by just this length, but is still held captive.
  • the latch hooks 245 serve to hold a in Fig. 10 latched or fixed auxiliary switch 264.
  • the axis of rotation 214 passes through this additional switch 264 and thereby rotates a disc assembly 266, for example, a cam. This can in turn via a basically known in the field of such switch cam training or the like. Actuate switch or switching devices that abut it.
  • plug-in lugs 268 are provided for electrical connection.
  • substantially open design of the additional switch 264 this can also be located in a substantially closed housing.
  • the plugs 268 must be reachable or alternative contacts are provided. It is advantageous here just the provision of additional switches on the setting, which can be operated simultaneously with the same axis of rotation 214.

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The device (11) has a rotating axle (14) and a housing (13), which mounts the rotating axle and accommodates engaging devices (30, 32, 33), where angularity and/or rotation of the rotating axle is detected at the engaging devices. The housing is separated into two parts with a separation between housing parts, where the separation runs perpendicular to the rotating axle. Supports (50a - d) run along the separation of the housing parts.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein elektromechanisches Einstellgerät gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to an electromechanical adjusting device according to the preamble of claim 1.

Ein derartiges Einstellgerät, mit dem eine Heizleistung für Elektrogeräte wie Kochfelder odgl. eingestellt werden kann, ist beispielsweise aus der DE 198 33 983 A1 bekannt.Such a setting device with a heating power for electrical appliances such as hobs or the like. can be adjusted, for example, from the DE 198 33 983 A1 known.

Die US 5,847,640 beschreibt auch ein derartiges Einstellgerät. Ein vorderer Gehäuseteil ist dabei plattenartig mit einem abstehenden Vorsprung im Mittelbereich ausgebildet. Der andere Gehäuseteil ist im Wesentlichen topfartig ausgebildet und nimmt den ersten Gehäuseteil auf.The US 5,847,640 also describes such a setting device. A front housing part is plate-like with a protruding projection formed in the central region. The other housing part is substantially pot-shaped and receives the first housing part.

Ein weiteres derartiges Einstellgerät ist aus der JP 11148804 A bekannt. Hier gehen von einem Gehäuseteil seitlich zwei seitliche Vorsprünge ab mit Schraublöchern, um das Einstellgerät hinter einer Blende odgl. zu befestigen.Another such adjustment device is from the JP 11148804 A known. Here go from a housing part laterally two lateral projections with screw holes to the setting device behind a diaphragm or the like. to fix.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein eingangs genanntes Einstellgerät zu schaffen, das einen einfachen und gleichzeitig variationsfähigen Grundaufbau aufweist und dadurch möglichst variabel ist und vielseitig eingesetzt werden kann.The invention has for its object to provide an adjustment device mentioned above, which has a simple and simultaneously variably capable basic structure and thereby is as variable as possible and can be used in many ways.

Gelöst wird diese Aufgabe durch ein Einstellgerät gemäß Anspruch 1. Vorteilhafte sowie bevorzugte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den weiteren Ansprüchen angegeben und werden im Folgenden näher erläutert. Der Wortlaut der Ansprüche wird durch ausdrückliche Bezugnahme zum Inhalt der Beschreibung gemacht.This object is achieved by a setting device according to claim 1. Advantageous and preferred embodiments of the invention are specified in the further claims and are explained in more detail below. The wording of the claims is incorporated herein by express reference.

Es ist vorgesehen, dass das Einstellgerät eine Drehachse und ein Gehäuse aufweist, wobei das Gehäuse die Drehachse haltert bzw. diese darin gelagert ist und eine Erfassungseinrichtung aufnimmt. Die Erfassungseinrichtung dient dazu, Winkelstellung und/oder Drehung der Drehachse zu erfassen, woraus Steuerbefehle erzeugt werden. Die Erfassungseinrichtung weist mehrere Schleiferbahnen auf einem Träger auf, wobei an der Drehachse entsprechende Schleifer vorgesehen sind, die mit den Schleiferbahnen zusammenwirken. Eine Möglichkeit ist hier ein sogenannter Gray-Code-Geber. Das Gehäuse ist zweiteilig mit zwei Gehäuseteilen, die in einer Ebene getrennt sind, welche senkrecht zu der Drehachse verläuft.It is provided that the setting device has a rotation axis and a housing, wherein the housing supports the axis of rotation or it is mounted therein and receives a detection device. The detection device is used to detect angular position and / or rotation of the axis of rotation, from which control commands are generated. The detection device has a plurality of slider tracks on a carrier, wherein on the axis of rotation corresponding wiper are provided, which cooperate with the slider tracks. One possibility here is a so-called Gray code encoder. The housing is in two parts with two housing parts, which are separated in a plane which is perpendicular to the axis of rotation.

Gemäß der Erfindung weist ein vorderer Gehäuseteil zwei an eine Außenumrandung angesetzte abstehende Flügel auf. Diese sind entlang ihrer Erstreckung kanalartig ausgebildet oder nach Art einer mehr oder weniger langen Röhre mit vorzugsweise eckigem bzw. rechteckigem Querschnitt. Die Flügel sind so ausgebildet, dass Befestigungsmittel wie Muttern odgl. darin eingebracht werden können, vorteilhaft zur Befestigung des Einstellgeräts hin zu einer Blende oder Abdeckung. Dazu weisen sie in ihrem Verlauf eine Durchgangsbohrung in dem Flügel auf, die im Wesentlichen parallel zur Drehachse verläuft. So kann beispielsweise eine Schraube von vorne durch eine Blende in ein in dem Flügel befindliches Befestigungsmittel eingreifen zum Befestigen des Einstellgerätes hinter der Blende. Auf diese Art und Weise kann allgemein eine vorteilhafte Befestigung des Einstellgerätes hinter einer Blende erreicht werden. Vor allem aber durch die außen an dem Gehäuseteil angesetzten Flügel kann das Gehäuse selber relativ klein gehalten werden. Gleichzeitig wird durch die weit nach außen versetzten Befestigungsmittel eine vorteilhafte Kraftaufnahme erreicht für eine verdrehsichere und kippfreie Befestigung.According to the invention, a front housing part has two protruding wings attached to an outer border. These are channel-like along their extent or in the manner of a more or less long tube with preferably rectangular or rectangular cross-section. The wings are designed so that fasteners such as nuts or the like. can be introduced therein, advantageous for attaching the setting device to a panel or cover. Show this in their course on a through hole in the wing, which is substantially parallel to the axis of rotation. Thus, for example, a screw from the front engage through an aperture in a located in the wing fastener for attaching the setting behind the panel. In this way, in general, an advantageous attachment of the setting behind a panel can be achieved. But above all, by the outside of the housing part attached wings, the housing itself can be kept relatively small. At the same time an advantageous force is achieved by the far outwardly offset fastening means for a twist-proof and tilt-free attachment.

Die vorgenannte Durchgangsbohrung, um an ein Befestigungsmittel zu gelangen, ist vorteilhaft außerhalb des Gehäuseteils bzw. seiner Außenumrandung in dem Flügel vorgesehen. Dadurch kann die Befestigung eben relativ weit radial entfernt von der Drehachse des Einstellgerätes erfolgen für eine sichere Befestigung. Vorteilhaft kann ein Flügel auch zwei oder noch mehr Durchgangsbohrungen aufweisen, beispielsweise für mehrere mögliche Positionen eines Befestigungsmittels darin. Eine Durchgangsbohrung kann aber unter Umständen auch innerhalb der Außenumrandung des Gehäuseteils liegen, was bei besonders engen Umgebungsverhältnissen von Vorteil sein kann.The aforementioned through-hole, in order to reach a fastening means, is advantageously provided outside the housing part or its outer border in the wing. This allows the attachment just relatively far away radially from the axis of rotation of the setting for a secure attachment. Advantageously, a wing may also have two or even more through holes, for example for several possible positions of a fastener therein. However, under certain circumstances, a through-bore can also be located within the outer border of the housing part, which may be advantageous in particularly narrow environmental conditions.

Ein Innen- oder Längskanal in einem Flügel weist vorteilhaft einen gleich bleibenden Querschnitt auf, ist also hohlzylinderartig. Der Querschnitt ist vorteilhaft so ausgebildet, dass eine dafür vorgesehene Mutter oder ein Befestigungsmittel sowohl verdrehsicher als auch im Wesentlichen verkippsicher angeordnet ist und nur in der Längsrichtung des Flügels verschoben werden kann. Hierfür bieten sich vorgenannte eckige bzw. rechteckige Querschnitte an.An inner or longitudinal channel in a wing advantageously has a constant cross-section, so it is hollow cylinder-like. The cross-section is advantageously designed so that a dedicated nut or a fastening means is arranged both against rotation and substantially tilt-proof and can only be moved in the longitudinal direction of the wing. For this purpose, the aforementioned rectangular or rectangular cross-sections offer.

Gemäß einer beispielhaften Ausführung der Erfindung verläuft der Träger in etwa entlang der Trennung der Gehäuseteile, also beispielsweise zwischen den beiden. So ist beispielsweise die Möglichkeit gegeben, den Träger zu variieren zur Anpassung an unterschiedliche Anforderungen bzw. Einbaubedingungen. Vor allem kann, wie nachfolgend noch näher ausgeführt wird, der Träger unterschiedlich und vielfältig ausgebildet werden.According to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the carrier extends approximately along the separation of the housing parts, so for example between the two. For example, there is the possibility to vary the carrier to adapt to different requirements or installation conditions. Above all, as will be explained in more detail below, the carrier can be formed differently and varied.

In Ausgestaltung der Erfindung kann der Träger zusätzlich zu einem Durchgang der Drehachse durch ihn hindurch noch Durchgangsöffnungen aufweisen. Durch diese Durchgangsöffnungen können beispielsweise Verbindungsteile der beiden Gehäuseteile greifen, um sich miteinander zu verbinden zum Zusammenhalten des Gehäuses bzw. auch zum Festhalten an dem Träger. Insbesondere kann es dabei ausreichend sein, dass lediglich die beiden Gehäuseteile miteinander mechanisch verbunden werden und dabei den Träger zwischen sich halten.In an embodiment of the invention, the carrier may in addition to a passage of the rotation axis through it still have passage openings. By means of these passage openings, for example, connecting parts of the two housing parts can engage in order to connect to one another for holding the housing together or also for holding on to the support. In particular, it may be sufficient that only the two housing parts are mechanically connected to each other while holding the carrier between them.

Des Weiteren können auf dem Träger, insbesondere innerhalb des Gehäuses, Leuchtmittel wie beispielsweise LED vorgesehen sein. Diese können dazu dienen, dass das Einstellgerät beleuchtet wird zur besseren Erkennbarkeit von außen. Ebenso ist eine optische Signalanzeige möglich, beispielsweise abhängig von einer Bedienung bzw. einem Bedienzustand des Einstellgerätes. Des Weiteren kann ein Lichtleitsystem von Leuchtmitteln vorgesehen sein, insbesondere mit einem oder mehreren Lichtleitern von einem Leuchtmittel zu einer Austrittsstelle in einem vorderen bzw. zugänglichen Bereich des entsprechenden Gehäuseteils. Ein solcher Lichtleiter kann beispielsweise als durchsichtiges Kunststoffteil von einem Leuchtmittel auf dem Träger wegführen und an dem Träger oder an einem Gehäuseteil befestigt sein.Furthermore, illuminants such as LEDs can be provided on the carrier, in particular within the housing. These can serve to illuminate the setting device for better visibility from the outside. Likewise, an optical signal display is possible, for example, depending on an operation or an operating state of the setting device. Furthermore, a light-guiding system of lighting means may be provided, in particular with one or more light guides from a lighting means to an exit point in a front or accessible area of the corresponding housing part. Such a light guide can, for example, lead away from a light source on the carrier as a transparent plastic part and be fastened to the carrier or to a housing part.

Zur Befestigung der beiden Gehäuseteile aneinander können allgemein hakenförmige Greifer bzw. allgemein Verriegelungsmittel vorgesehen sein. Damit können die Gehäuseteile entweder nur an sich selber oder mit dem Träger dazwischen bzw. von jeder Seite aus an dem Träger befestigt werden. Vorteilhaft jedoch werden die Gehäuseteile aneinander befestigt, wobei der Träger je nach eingangs genannter Größe bzw. Ausbildung umschlossen wird oder dazwischenliegt.To attach the two housing parts to each other generally hook-shaped gripper or generally locking means can be provided be. Thus, the housing parts can either be attached to itself or with the carrier in between or from each side to the carrier. Advantageously, however, the housing parts are fastened to each other, wherein the carrier is enclosed depending on the aforementioned size or training or intervening.

Der eingangs genannte Schleifer an der Drehachse ist vorteilhaft unverlierbar daran gehaltert bzw. befestigt, beispielsweise durch Anprägen oder Ankleben eines entsprechenden Schleiferträgers daran. Besonders vorteilhaft verläuft der Schleifer in etwa in der Ebene der Trennlinie zwischen den beiden Gehäuseteilen, also sehr nahe an dem Träger mit den Schleiferbahnen darauf. Dabei können sich ein Teil des Schleiferträgers oder die Drehachse an dem Träger abstützen oder darin gelagert sein, insbesondere in axialer Richtung für einen gleichbleibenden Abstand zwischen Schleiferträger und Schleiferbahnen.The above-mentioned grinder on the axis of rotation is advantageously captive held or fixed thereto, for example by embossing or gluing a corresponding wearer carrier it. Particularly advantageously, the grinder extends approximately in the plane of the dividing line between the two housing parts, ie very close to the carrier with the slider tracks thereon. In this case, a part of the slider carrier or the axis of rotation can be supported on the carrier or stored therein, in particular in the axial direction for a constant distance between the slider carrier and slider tracks.

Über einen Adapter odgl. an dem rückseitigen Gehäuseteil kann eine Erweiterungs-Funktionseinheit an dem Einstellgerät befestigt werden. Unter Umständen kann dies auch auf der Vorderseite erfolgen, wobei die Befestigung an der Rückseite als vorteilhafter angesehen wird. Eine solche Erweiterungs-Funktionseinheit können Zusatzschalter sein, beispielsweise auch Leistungsschalter zum Schalten hoher elektrischer Leistungen, während vorteilhaft an dem Einstellgerät nur geringe Signalströme fließen. Adapter können insbesondere Vorsprünge oder Vertiefungen an dem entsprechenden Gehäuseteil sein sowohl zur genauen Ausrichtung als auch unter Umständen zur mechanischen Befestigung der Erweiterungs-Funktionseinheit.About an adapter or the like. On the rear housing part, an expansion function unit can be attached to the setting device. Under certain circumstances, this can also be done on the front, with the attachment to the back is considered more advantageous. Such expansion functional unit may be additional switch, for example, circuit breaker for switching high electrical power, while advantageously flow to the setting only small signal currents. Adapters may in particular be projections or depressions on the corresponding housing part both for precise alignment and possibly for mechanical attachment of the expansion functional unit.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung kann eine Erweiterungseinheit für zusätzliche Funktionen an der Vorderseite angebracht werden. Sie kann dann auch durch dieselbe Bewegung bzw. Drehachse wie das Einstellgerät betätigt werden. Es kann beispielsweise eine Erweiterungseinheit mit einer Drück-Dreh-Funktion sein mit einer Anschlagfunktion. Als weiteres Beispiel ist ein Aufsatzschalter odgl. denkbar, beispielsweise als Drehschalter für Netzspannung.According to a further embodiment of the invention, an extension unit for additional functions can be attached to the front. It can then also be actuated by the same movement or axis of rotation as the setting device. It can for example be an extension unit with a push-turn function with a stop function. As another example, an essay switch or the like. conceivable, for example, as a rotary switch for mains voltage.

Zusätzlich oder alternativ zu einer vorbeschriebenen Befestigung des Einstellgeräts mit Muttern odgl. in den Flügeln an dem Gehäuseteil kann eine einzige mittlere Befestigung bzw. eine Zentralbefestigung des Gehäuseteils mittels einer Aufnahmevorrichtung vorgesehen sein. Besonders vorteilhaft ist hierzu ein Außengewinde um die Drehachse bzw. um die vordere Drehachsenaufnahme am vorderen Gehäuseteil vorgesehen. Mit diesem Außengewinde kann das Einstellgerät durch eine entsprechend große Öffnung in einer Blende odgl. gesteckt werden und dann von vorne mit einer passenden Mutter gesichert werden. Ebenso kann das Einstellgerät mit dem Außengewinde direkt in ein entsprechendes Innengewinde an einer Blende oder Abdeckung eingeschraubt werden. Als weitere Alternative kann eine Befestigung über Rasten bzw. Clipsen erfolgen.Additionally or alternatively to a previously described attachment of the setting device with nuts or the like. in the wings on the housing part, a single central attachment or a central attachment of the housing part may be provided by means of a receiving device. For this purpose, an external thread around the axis of rotation or about the front rotary axis receptacle on the front housing part is particularly advantageous. With this external thread, the setting device by a correspondingly large opening in a panel or the like. be plugged and then secured from the front with a matching nut. Likewise, the setting device can be screwed with the external thread directly into a corresponding internal thread on a panel or cover. As a further alternative, attachment via notches or clips can take place.

Es kann vorgesehen sein, dass an einem der beiden Gehäuseteile, vorteilhaft an einem vorderen, weitere hakenförmige Greifer bzw. Verriegelungsmittel vorgesehen sind zur Befestigung an einer weiteren Einstelleinrichtung oder Schalteinrichtung. So kann auch hier eine Baueinheit geschaffen werden.It may be provided that further hook-shaped grippers or locking means are provided on one of the two housing parts, advantageously on a front, for attachment to a further adjusting or switching device. Thus, a unit can be created here as well.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung kann an dem vorderen Gehäuseteil eine Anordnung von Fixier- und/oder Kodierstiften vorgesehen sein. Diese können ein bestimmtes Muster bilden, wodurch sie nur an bestimmte, dazu passende Flächen bzw. Rückseiten von Blenden odgl. angesetzt werden können zur Montage.In a further embodiment of the invention, an arrangement of fixing and / or coding pins can be provided on the front housing part. These can form a specific pattern, whereby they only at certain matching surfaces or backs of panels or the like. can be set for mounting.

Diese und weitere Merkmale gehen außer aus den Ansprüchen auch aus der Beschreibung und den Zeichnungen hervor, wobei die einzelnen Merkmale jeweils für sich allein oder zu mehreren in Form von Unterkombinationen bei einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung und auf anderen Gebieten verwirklicht sein und vorteilhafte sowie für sich schutzfähige Ausführungen darstellen können, für die hier Schutz beansprucht wird. Die Unterteilung der Anmeldung in einzelne Abschnitte sowie Zwischen-Überschriften beschränkt die unter diesen gemachten Aussagen nicht in ihrer Allgemeingültigkeit.These and other features are apparent from the claims and from the description and drawings, wherein the individual Characteristics may be implemented on their own or in combination in the form of sub-combinations in one embodiment of the invention and in other fields and may represent advantageous as well as protectable versions for which protection is claimed here. The subdivision of the application into individual sections as well as intermediate headings does not restrict the general validity of the statements made thereunder.

Detaillierte Beschreibung der AusführungsbeispieleDetailed description of the embodiments

Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung sind in den Zeichnungen schematisch dargestellt und werden im Folgenden näher erläutert. In den Zeichnungen zeigen:

Fig. 1
drei Ansichten einer ersten Ausführung eines vorderen Ge- häuseteils des erfindungsgemäßen Einstellgeräts,
Fig. 2
Abwandlungen des Einstellgeräts nach Fig. 1,
Fig. 3
eine schematische Ansicht des Aufbaus eines gesamten Einstellgeräts mit vorderem und hinterem Gehäuseteil sowie einem Träger dazwischen,
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verschiedene Ausführungsformen von zwischen den Ge- häuseteilen angeordneten Trägern und
Fig. 8-10
eine alternative Ausführung eines vorderen Gehäuseteils mit angebrachtem Zusatzschalter.
Embodiments of the invention are shown schematically in the drawings and are explained in more detail below. In the drawings show:
Fig. 1
three views of a first embodiment of a front housing part of the setting device according to the invention,
Fig. 2
Modifications of the setting device Fig. 1 .
Fig. 3
a schematic view of the structure of an entire setting device with front and rear housing part and a carrier in between,
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various embodiments of arranged between the housing parts straps and
Fig. 8-10
an alternative embodiment of a front housing part with attached additional switch.

Detaillierte Beschreibung der AusführungsbeispieleDetailed description of the embodiments

In Fig. 1 ist ein vorderer Gehäuseteil 13 dargestellt, der Teil eines elektromechanischen Einstellgerätes 11 ist, wie es in Fig. 3 in auseinandergezogener Ansicht dargestellt ist. Dieser vordere Gehäuseteil 13 weist eine Drehachse 14 auf, die bei Montage des Einstellgerätes 11 von hinten an eine Blende eines Elektrogerätes, wie dies üblicherweise erfolgt, durch die Blende nach vorne ragt und einen Drehknebel odgl. trägt. Der Gehäuseteil 13 besteht im Wesentlichen aus einem Gehäusemantel 16 in rechteckiger bzw. annähernd quadratischer Form. Des Weiteren weist er zwei Flügel 17 auf, die den Gehäusemantel 16 deutlich überragen und die jeweils zwei Durchgangsbohrungen 18 aufweisen. Innerhalb der Flügel 17 verläuft ein Innenkanal 19 mit abgestuften bzw. breitem T-Querschnitt. In dessen oberem breiten Bereich ist eine Gewindescheibe 20 gelagert, die in Längsrichtung des Innenkanals 19 verschoben werden kann. In an sich bekannter Art und Weise erfolgt eine Verschraubung des Einstellgerätes 11 an der vorgenannten Blende durch Schrauben, die an beliebiger Stelle durch die Durchgangsbohrungen 18 in die dahinter gesetzte Gewindescheibe 20 eingreifen. Durch die zwei Durchgangsbohrungen 18 pro Flügel 17 ist eine variable Befestigung möglich bzw. kann eine Anpassung an verschiedene vorgegebene Maße odgl. erfolgen.In Fig. 1 a front housing part 13 is shown, which is part of an electromechanical adjusting device 11, as shown in FIG Fig. 3 is shown in exploded view. This front housing part 13 has an axis of rotation 14 which, when mounting the setting device 11 from behind to a panel of an electrical appliance, as is usually done, protrudes forward through the panel and a knob or the like. wearing. The housing part 13 consists essentially of a housing shell 16 in a rectangular or approximately square shape. Furthermore, it has two wings 17, which clearly project beyond the housing jacket 16 and each have two through-holes 18. Within the wings 17 extends an inner channel 19 with stepped or wide T-section. In the upper wide area a threaded disc 20 is mounted, which can be moved in the longitudinal direction of the inner channel 19. In a manner known per se, a screwing of the setting device 11 to the abovementioned diaphragm takes place by means of screws which engage at any desired point through the through-holes 18 in the threaded disc 20 set behind. Through the two through holes 18 per wing 17 a variable attachment is possible or can adapt to various predetermined dimensions or the like. respectively.

Des Weiteren weist der Gehäuseteil 13 Stege 21 auf. Diese verlaufen sowohl quer über die Ecken des Gehäusemantels 16 als auch zu dem zentralen Bereich der Flügel 17, wo sie in eine Lagerung für die Drehachse 14 übergehen. So ergibt sich das in der Draufsicht links in Fig. 1 dargestellte gitterartige Bild des vorderen Gehäuseteils 13, zumindest in Bezug auf die Bereiche des Gehäuses neben den Flügeln 17.Furthermore, the housing part 13 on webs 21. These extend both across the corners of the housing shell 16 and to the central region of the wings 17, where they pass into a storage for the axis of rotation 14. So this results in the top left in Fig. 1 shown grid-like image of the front housing part 13, at least with respect to the areas of the housing next to the wings 17th

Durch die Stege 21 sind Durchgangsöffnungen 22 in unterschiedlicher Form gebildet, und zwar sowohl in den Ecken des Gehäusemantels 16 als auch an die Flügel 17 angrenzend sowie links und rechts neben der Lagerung für die Drehachse 14, sozusagen in Verlängerung der Flügel 17 selber. Diese Durchgangsöffnungen 22 haben verschiedene Zwecke. Zum einen reicht der gitterartige Aufbau mit Stegen für die benötigte Stabilität des Gehäuseteils 13. Des Weiteren ermöglichen die Durchgangsöffnungen 22 verschiedene Funktionen wie beispielsweise das Durchleiten von Licht nach Art von Fenstern. Ebenso können Lichtleiter odgl. oder andere Teile, beispielsweise Rasthaken oder ähnliche Befestigungsteile, hindurchgreifen. Die Höhe der Stege 21 entspricht vorteilhaft einem Mehrfachen ihrer Dicke. Sie können beispielsweise so hoch sein wie die vordere Hälfte des vorderen Gehäuseteils 13.Through the webs 21 through holes 22 are formed in different shapes, both in the corners of the housing shell 16 and the wings 17 adjacent and left and right next to the support for the axis of rotation 14, so to speak in extension of the wing 17 itself. These passage openings 22 have different purposes. On the one hand, the lattice-like construction with webs is sufficient for the required stability of the housing part 13. Furthermore, the through-openings 22 allow various functions, such as, for example, the passage of light in the manner of windows. Likewise, optical fibers or the like. or other parts, such as latching hooks or similar fasteners, reach through. The height of the webs 21 advantageously corresponds to a multiple of their thickness. For example, they may be as high as the front half of the front housing part 13.

An der hinteren Seite des Gehäuseteils 13 sind Rasthaken 24 angebracht. Mit diesen erfolgt eine Befestigung an dem Träger 50 gemäß Fig. 3. An dem Gehäusemantel 16 sind als weitere Befestigungsmittel Rastvorsprünge 25 vorgesehen zur Befestigung des hinteren Gehäuseteils 40 daran.On the rear side of the housing part 13 locking hooks 24 are attached. With this attachment to the carrier 50 according to Fig. 3 , On the housing shell 16 locking projections 25 are provided as a further fastening means for fixing the rear housing part 40 thereto.

Die in Fig. 1 ganz rechts dargestellte Rückansicht des vorderen Gehäuseteils 13 zeigt, dass eine Drehscheibe 30 unverlierbar an der Drehachse 14 gehaltert ist, so dass sie zusammen einen unverlierbaren Rotor bilden. Es kann auch ein nicht dargestellter Raststern vorgesehen sein, der vorbestimmte Raststellungen aufweist. Ein solcher Raststern kann direkt an dem Rotor vorgesehen sein. Diese Drehscheibe 30 trägt Schleifer 32 als Schleifarme 33 aus einem dünnen Federblech. Die sechs Schleifarme 33 sind mit gleichem Abstand in radialer Richtung in einer Linie angeordnet. Dies ist dem Fachmann an sich bekannt und braucht nicht näher erläutert zu werden. Auch eine optionale Rasteinrichtung 35 ist vorgesehen, bei der eine Feder einen bewegbaren Vorsprung gegen die Außenseite der Drehscheibe 30 drückt. Auch dies ist dem Fachmann bekannt und braucht nicht näher erläutert zu werden.In the Fig. 1 shown rightmost rear view of the front housing part 13 shows that a hub 30 is held captive on the axis of rotation 14, so that together they form a captive rotor. It may also be provided an unrepresented locking star, having predetermined locking positions. Such a starter can be provided directly on the rotor. This hub 30 carries grinder 32 as grinding arms 33 of a thin spring plate. The six grinding arms 33 are arranged at the same distance in the radial direction in a line. This is known per se to the person skilled in the art and need not be explained in more detail. An optional latching device 35 is also provided, in which a spring presses a movable projection against the outside of the rotary disk 30. This is also known to the person skilled in the art and need not be explained in more detail.

Durch die Lagerung der Drehachse 14 an dem vorderen Gehäuseteil 13 oder die Befestigung der Drehscheibe an der Rückseite sind diese Teile unverlierbar an dem Gehäuseteil 13 gelagert.Due to the bearing of the axis of rotation 14 on the front housing part 13 or the attachment of the turntable on the back of these parts are captively mounted on the housing part 13.

In der Abwandlung des vorderen Gehäuseteils 113 gemäß Fig. 2 ist nur die Vorder- und die Seitenansicht dargestellt. Der wesentliche Unterschied besteht hier darin, dass dort die Flügel 117 kürzer sind, ansonsten jedoch gleich ausgebildet sind. Sie stehen nur geringfügig über den Gehäusemantel 16 über und weisen nur eine Durchgangsbohrung 118 pro Flügel 117 auf. Es ist auch vorstellbar, die Flügel 117 noch etwas weiter zu verkürzen, so dass sie nicht über den Gehäusemantel 116 überstehen.In the modification of the front housing part 113 according to Fig. 2 only the front and side views are shown. The main difference here is that there the wings 117 are shorter, otherwise However, they are the same. They only slightly over the housing shell 16 and have only one through hole 118 per wing 117. It is also conceivable to shorten the wings 117 a little further, so that they do not protrude beyond the housing shell 116.

Des Weiteren ist rechts in Fig. 2 in der Seitenansicht des Gehäuseteils 113 dargestellt, wie um die Drehachse 114 herum ein Gewinde 127 vorgesehen ist, das gleichzeitig eine Drehlagerung für die Drehachse 114 bildet. Mit diesem Gewinde 127 kann entweder eine zentrale Verschraubung des Einstellgeräts 111 hinter einer Blende erfolgen durch eine einzige von vorne aufgesetzte Mutter. Ebenso kann der Gehäuseteil 113 damit direkt in ein entsprechendes Innengewinde an einer Halterung odgl. eingeschraubt werden.Furthermore, right is in Fig. 2 shown in the side view of the housing part 113, as around the rotation axis 114 around a thread 127 is provided which forms a pivot bearing for the rotation axis 114 at the same time. With this thread 127, either a central screw of the setting device 111 behind a panel can be done by a single patch from the front mother. Likewise, the housing part 113 can thus directly into a corresponding internal thread on a bracket or the like. be screwed.

In Fig. 3 ist ein hinterer Gehäuseteil 40 für das Einstellgerät 11 dargestellt. Er weist einen Gehäusemantel 42 auf, von dem Rastlaschen 43 abstehen. Diese greifen an die Rastvorsprünge 25 des vorderen Gehäuseteils 13 an und verbinden die beiden Gehäuseteile fest miteinander. Ansonsten kann der hintere Gehäuseteil 14 sehr vielfältig ausgebildet sein. Er kann beispielsweise weitere Schalteinrichtungen aufweisen, die durch die Drehachse 14, die dann entsprechend verlängert ist, betätigt werden. Ebenso ist es denkbar, dass auch hier eine weitere Drehscheibe samt Schleifern entsprechend derjenigen gemäß Fig. 1 des vorderen Gehäuseteils 13 vorgesehen ist, die durch ein Eingreifen des Endes der Drehachse 14 bewegt wird.In Fig. 3 a rear housing part 40 is shown for the setting device 11. It has a housing jacket 42, projecting from the locking tabs 43. These engage with the latching projections 25 of the front housing part 13 and connect the two housing parts firmly together. Otherwise, the rear housing part 14 may be formed very diverse. It may, for example, have further switching devices, which are actuated by the axis of rotation 14, which is then extended accordingly. It is also conceivable that here also another turntable including grinders according to those according to Fig. 1 the front housing part 13 is provided, which is moved by engagement of the end of the rotation axis 14.

Zwischen den beiden Gehäuseteilen 13 und 40 ist gemäß Fig. 3 einer der verschiedenen Träger 50a-c angeordnet. Verschiedene Ausführungen dieser Träger 50a-c sind in den Fig. 4 bis 7 dargestellt.Between the two housing parts 13 and 40 is according to Fig. 3 one of the various carriers 50a-c arranged. Different embodiments of these carriers 50a-c are in the Fig. 4 to 7 shown.

In Fig. 4 besteht der Träger 50a aus einer in beliebiger Richtung sich weit über das Einstellgerät 11 hinaus erstreckenden Leiterplatte. Es ist eine Achsaufnahme 51 a als Bohrung zum Durchreichen und Lagern der Drehachse 14 vorgesehen. Um diese Achsaufnahme 51a herum sind Eingriffsöffnungen 52a vorgesehen. In diese greifen die Rasthaken 24 des vorderen Gehäuseteils 13 hinein und verbinden so diese beiden Teile miteinander. Insbesondere greifen die Rasthaken 24 an die zu der Achsaufnahme 51a hin weisenden Kanten der Eingriffsöffnungen 52a an. Auch die Rastlaschen 43 greifen durch die Eingriffsöffnungen 52a hindurch und reichen an den vorderen Gehäuseteil 13.In Fig. 4 the carrier 50a consists of a in any direction far beyond the setting device 11 also extending circuit board. It is an axle 51 a as a bore for passing through and supporting the axis of rotation 14 is provided. Around this axle 51a, engagement holes 52a are provided. In this grip the latching hooks 24 of the front housing part 13 in and thus connect these two parts together. In particular, the latching hooks 24 engage with the edges of the engagement openings 52a facing the axle receptacle 51a. The locking tabs 43 extend through the engagement openings 52 a and extend to the front housing part thirteenth

Es sind elektrische Anschlüsse 54a vorgesehen in Form mehrerer Leiterbahnen 55a, die nach innen zu in die einzelnen, schematisch dargestellten Schleiferbahnen 56a übergehen. Diese Anordnung entspricht beispielsweise einem Gray-Code und ist für den Fachmann klar, so dass sie hier nicht weiter dargestellt zu werden braucht. Die Leiterbahnen 55a gehen zu verschiedenen Einrichtungen oder einer Auswertung auf der Leiterplatte 50a, beispielsweise einer Steuerschaltung. Auf einer derartigen Leiterplatte 50a können mehrere der Einstellgeräte 11 direkt befestigt sein, beispielsweise um eine Vierfach-Anordnung der Einstellgeräte zu bilden, wie dies aus der EP 860 846 A1 bekannt ist.There are electrical connections 54a provided in the form of a plurality of conductor tracks 55a, which pass inwardly to the individual, schematically illustrated slider tracks 56a. This arrangement, for example, corresponds to a gray code and is clear to the person skilled in the art, so that it need not be further illustrated here. The printed conductors 55a go to various devices or an evaluation on the circuit board 50a, for example, a control circuit. On such a circuit board 50a, a plurality of the setting devices 11 may be directly attached, for example, to form a quadruple arrangement of setting devices, as shown in EP 860 846 A1 is known.

Eine alternative Ausgestaltung des Trägers 50b ist in Fig. 5 dargestellt. Hier sind die Anschlüsse 54b auf einem durch seitliche Einschnitte gebildeten Vorsprung 53b vorgesehen, und zwar als Kontaktfelder 57b, in die die Leiterbahnen 55 von den Schleiferbahnen 56 übergehen. Diese Anschlüsse 54b sind zum direkten Aufstecken eines Mehrfachsteckers ausgebildet. Dazu ist die Anordnung, wie an der oberen Kante des Trägers 50b dargestellt, an einer Seitenkante des Trägers vorgesehen. Auch hier ist der Träger vorteilhaft eine Leiterplatte.An alternative embodiment of the carrier 50b is shown in FIG Fig. 5 shown. Here, the terminals 54b are provided on a projection 53b formed by side notches, as contact pads 57b into which the conductor tracks 55 pass from the slider tracks 56. These terminals 54b are designed for direct plugging of a multiple plug. For this purpose, the arrangement, as shown at the upper edge of the carrier 50b, is provided on a side edge of the carrier. Again, the carrier is advantageously a circuit board.

Des Weiteren ist in Fig. 5 dargestellt, wie eine LED 60 in der Nähe einer Eingriffsöffnung 52b vorgesehen ist, und zwar links unten. Die LED 60 ist mittels LED-Anschlussbahnen 61 elektrisch kontaktiert. Ihr Licht ist durch die Durchgangsöffnungen 22 in einer Ecke des vorderen Gehäuseteils 13 an der Drehscheibe 30 vorbei von vorne zu erkennen und kann beispielsweise als Funktionsanzeige, insbesondere auch als Zustandsanzeige für das Einstellgerät 11, verwendet werden. Zur besseren Erkennbarkeit kann in der Durchgangsöffnung 22 ein Lichtleiterteil aus durchsichtigem Kunststoff vorgesehen sein, unter Umständen eingefärbt. Es kann an jeder Durchgangsöffnung 22 eine LED vorgesehen sein. Vielfältige weitere Abwandlungen solcher Leuchtmittel bzw. LED sind möglich. Dies ist somit ein Beispiel für eine Kombination einer Leiterplatte mit einer LED.Furthermore, in Fig. 5 shown how an LED 60 is provided in the vicinity of an engagement opening 52b, bottom left. The LED 60 is electrically contacted by means of LED connection tracks 61. Their light can be seen from the front through the through openings 22 in a corner of the front housing part 13 on the turntable 30 and can for example be used as a function indicator, in particular as a status indicator for the setting 11. For better visibility can be provided in the passage opening 22, a light guide part made of transparent plastic, colored under certain circumstances. It can be provided at each through hole 22, an LED. Various other modifications of such lamps or LEDs are possible. This is thus an example of a combination of a printed circuit board with an LED.

In Fig. 6 ist ein weiterer Träger 50c dargestellt. Dieser ist erheblich kleiner als die beliebig weit ausdehnbare Leiterplatte gemäß Fig. 4 oder 5. Des Weiteren ist ein derartiger Träger 50c für ein Einstellgerät 11 als separates Teil ausgebildet. Die Anschlüsse 54c entsprechen denjenigen der Fig. 5, ebenso sind Eingriffsöffnungen 52c vorgesehen. Der Träger 50c weist auch bis auf den Vorsprung 53c eine Fläche auf, welche in Draufsicht derjenigen des Einstellgeräts 11 entspricht. So bildet der Träger 50c bei einer Anordnung gemäß Fig. 3 sozusagen eine Zwischenschicht zwischen vorderem Gehäuseteil 13 und hinterem Gehäuseteil 40. Auch hier ist eine LED 60 samt LED-Anschlussbahnen 61 vorgesehen, wiederum nahe an einer Eingriffsöffnung 52c, diesmal recht oben. Eine der LED-Anschlussbahnen 61 kann zu einem Kontaktfeld 57b gehen.In Fig. 6 another carrier 50c is shown. This is considerably smaller than the arbitrarily extensible printed circuit board according to Fig. 4 or 5 , Furthermore, such a carrier 50c is designed for a setting device 11 as a separate part. The terminals 54 c correspond to those of Fig. 5 Also, engaging holes 52c are provided. The carrier 50c also has, except for the projection 53c, a surface which corresponds in plan view to that of the setting device 11. Thus, the carrier 50c forms in an arrangement according to Fig. 3 an intermediate layer between the front housing part 13 and the rear housing part 40, so to speak. Here too, an LED 60 together with LED connecting tracks 61 is provided, again close to an engagement opening 52c, this time right above. One of the LED connection tracks 61 can go to a contact field 57b.

Die weitere Abwandlung des Trägers 50d gemäß Fig. 7 ist im Vergleich zu Fig. 6 eine nochmalige Verkleinerung der Fläche. Hier wird die Fläche des Trägers 50d quasi an den Eingriffsöffnungen entsprechend Fig. 6 abgeschnitten, so dass der Träger 50d gemäß Fig. 7 bis auf den hinausstehenden Vorsprung 53d vollständig zwischen den Gehäuseteilen 13 und 40 verschwinden kann. Dies bedeutet also, dass die Gehäuseteile 13 und 40 entsprechend Fig. 3 direkt aneinander stoßen und den Träger 50d dabei in sich tragen, so dass er bis auf den Vorsprung 53d von außen nicht zu erkennen ist. Hier sind sinnvollerweise keine LED vorgesehen, da der Träger 50d sehr klein bzw. zu klein ist.The further modification of the carrier 50d according to Fig. 7 is compared to Fig. 6 a further reduction of the area. Here, the surface of the carrier 50d becomes more or less corresponding to the engaging holes Fig. 6 cut off so that the carrier 50d according to Fig. 7 except for the outstanding ones Projection 53d can completely disappear between the housing parts 13 and 40. This means that the housing parts 13 and 40 accordingly Fig. 3 directly abut each other and carry the carrier 50d in it, so that it is not visible except for the projection 53d from the outside. Here, no LED are usefully provided, since the carrier 50d is very small or too small.

Während also bei den Trägern gemäß Fig. 4 und Fig. 5 vorteilhaft mehrere Einstellgeräte auf einer größeren Leiterplatte angeordnet werden können, beispielsweise um eine fertige Steuereinheit zu bilden, werden mit den Trägern gemäß Fig. 6 und 7 einzelne Einstellgeräte hergestellt. Für die Ausbildung der Gehäuseteile 13 und 40 ist dies jedoch im Wesentlichen ohne Belang.So while according to the carriers 4 and FIG. 5 Advantageously, several setting devices can be arranged on a larger circuit board, for example, to form a finished control unit, with the carriers according to 6 and 7 individual setting devices made. For the formation of the housing parts 13 and 40, however, this is essentially irrelevant.

Wie zuvor angesprochen ist es möglich, nicht nur an der Vorderseite eines Trägers 50 die Schleiferbahnen 56 vorzusehen, sondern auch an seiner Rückseite. Dann ist eben eine weitere Drehscheibe samt Schleifern 32 entsprechend Fig. 1 im hinteren Gehäuseteil 40 vorzusehen. Dies stellt für den Fachmann jedoch kein Problem dar.As mentioned above, it is possible to provide the slider tracks 56 not only at the front of a carrier 50, but also at the rear side thereof. Then just another turntable including grinders 32 is accordingly Fig. 1 provide in the rear housing part 40. However, this is not a problem for the skilled person.

Fig. 8 und 9 zeigen eine Abwandlung eines Gehäuseteils 213 ähnlich Fig. 1, und zwar die Fig. 8 in Schrägansicht von hinten und die Fig. 9 in Schrägansicht von vorne. Das Gehäuseteil 213 weist dabei als Neuerung von dem Flügel 217 abstehende bzw. in deren Bereich angeformte, weitere Rasthaken 245 auf. Dabei ist links und rechts ein Rasthaken 245 etwas oberhalb eines Flügels 217 und der gegenüberliegende Rasthaken 245 ist ein ganzes Stück unterhalb des jeweiligen Flügels 217 angeordnet. Insgesamt ist das Gehäuseteil 213 vorteilhaft einstückig aus Kunststoff hergestellt. Innerhalb der Durchbohrung der Aufnahme 227 für die Drehachse 214 ist ein nach innen ragender Bund 228 vorgesehen. Dieser Bund greift in eine entsprechende ringartige Ausnehmung nach Art einer Nut in dem Rotor bzw. in der Drehachse 214 ein, so dass dieser dadurch unverlierbar in der Aufnahme 227 gehalten ist, nachdem er eingepresst worden ist. Eine derart vorbereitete Baueinheit kann leichter versandt und montiert werden, da der Rotor eben nicht verloren gehen kann. Für die vorgenannte Drück-Dreh-Funktion kann diese Nut in Richtung der Drehachse 214 etwas verlängert sein, beispielsweise 2 oder 3 mm. Die Nut kann dann in Längsrichtung der Drehachse 214 um eben diese Länge axial bewegt werden, aber ist trotzdem unverlierbar gehaltert. 8 and 9 show a modification of a housing part 213 similar Fig. 1 , and that Fig. 8 in oblique view from behind and the Fig. 9 in an oblique view from the front. The housing part 213 has here as an innovation of the wing 217 projecting or integrally formed in the area, further latching hooks 245. Here, a latching hook 245 is slightly above a wing 217 left and right and the opposite latching hooks 245 is located a whole distance below the respective wing 217. Overall, the housing part 213 is advantageously made in one piece from plastic. Within the bore of the receptacle 227 for the rotation axis 214, an inwardly projecting collar 228 is provided. This collar engages in a corresponding annular recess in the manner of a groove in the rotor or in the axis of rotation 214, so that this is thereby held captive in the receptacle 227 after it has been pressed. Such a prepared unit can be shipped and mounted easier because the rotor just can not get lost. For the aforementioned push-turn function, this groove can be slightly extended in the direction of the axis of rotation 214, for example 2 or 3 mm. The groove can then be moved axially in the longitudinal direction of the axis of rotation 214 by just this length, but is still held captive.

Die Rasthaken 245 dienen zum Festhalten eines in Fig. 10 angerasteten bzw. befestigten Zusatzschalters 264. Die Drehachse 214 läuft durch diesen Zusatzschalter 264 und dreht dabei eine Scheibenanordnung 266, beispielsweise eine Nockenscheibe. Diese kann wiederum über eine grundsätzlich auf dem Gebiet solcher Schalter bekannte Nockenausbildung odgl. Schalter bzw. Schalteinrichtungen, die daran anliegen, betätigen. An dem Zusatzschalter 264 sind auch Steckfahnen 268 vorgesehen zum elektrischen Anschluss. Während also das hauptsächliche Einstellgerät, von dem das vordere Gehäuseteil 213 ein Teil ist, wie vorbeschrieben auf einer Platine sitzen kann, erfolgt der elektrische Anschluss an den Zusatzschalter 264 über Stecker mit Kabeln. Anstelle einer hier dargestellten, im wesentlichen offenen Ausbildung des Zusatzschalters 264 kann sich dieser auch in einem im wesentlichen geschlossenen Gehäuse befinden. Lediglich die Steckfahnen 268 müssen natürlich erreichbar sein oder alternative Kontaktierungen vorgesehen werden. Vorteilhaft ist hier eben das Vorsehen weiterer Schalter an dem Einstellgerät, die gleichzeitig mit derselben Drehachse 214 betätigt werden können.The latch hooks 245 serve to hold a in Fig. 10 latched or fixed auxiliary switch 264. The axis of rotation 214 passes through this additional switch 264 and thereby rotates a disc assembly 266, for example, a cam. This can in turn via a basically known in the field of such switch cam training or the like. Actuate switch or switching devices that abut it. At the additional switch 264 also plug-in lugs 268 are provided for electrical connection. Thus, while the main setting device, of which the front housing part 213 is a part, can sit on a circuit board as described above, the electrical connection to the additional switch 264 is made via plugs with cables. Instead of a here shown, substantially open design of the additional switch 264, this can also be located in a substantially closed housing. Of course, only the plugs 268 must be reachable or alternative contacts are provided. It is advantageous here just the provision of additional switches on the setting, which can be operated simultaneously with the same axis of rotation 214.

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  1. An electromechanical adjusting device (11, 111) having a pivot pin (14, 114, 214) and having a housing (13, 40, 113, 213) supporting said pivot pin and accommodating a detection device (30, 32, 33, 56), the angular position and/or rotation of the pivot pin being detectable by the detection device for conversion into control commands, and the detection device comprising to this end a plurality of wipers (32, 33) on the pivot pin (14, 114, 214) and wiper tracks (56) on a carrier (50a-d), the housing being in two parts with a separation between the two housing parts (13, 40, 113, 213), and the separation extending perpendicularly to the pivot pin (14, 114, 214), characterized in that a front housing part (13, 113, 213) has two protruding wings (17, 117, 217) positioned on an outer rim and designed channel-like along their extent for insertion of fastening means such as nuts (20, 120) or the like, having in its course a through-hole (18, 118, 218) parallel to the pivot pin (14, 114, 214).
  2. An adjusting device according to Claim 1, characterized by a through-hole (18, 218) in an area of a wing (17, 217) outside the outer rim (16, 216) of the front housing part (13, 213).
  3. An adjusting device according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that two or more though-holes (18, 218) are provided in a wing (17, 217).
  4. An adjusting device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an inner or longitudinal channel (19, 119, 219) is provided in a wing (17, 117, 217) for receiving a nut (20, 120) of rectangular cross-section, the channel (19, 119, 219) preferably having a stepped inner cross-section.
  5. An adjusting device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a light guide system of light sources (60) is provided, in particular on the carrier (50a-d), through the front housing part (13, 113, 213) and preferably has light sources.
  6. An adjusting device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that hook-shaped claws (24, 124, 224) or locking means are provided on one of the two housing parts (13, 113, 213) for fastening the carrier (50a-d) according to the characterizing portion of Claim 1 or to the corresponding other housing part (40).
  7. An adjusting device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by an adapter for mechanical connection of a functional extension unit to the adjusting device (11, 111), in particular to the back of the adjusting device.
  8. An adjusting device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a receiving device for central fastening of a housing part (13, 40, 113), in particular a threaded bush (127), about the pivot pin (14, 114) on the front housing part (13, 113).
  9. An adjusting device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that further hook-shaped claws (245) or locking means are provided on one of the two housing parts (213) for fastening to a further adjusting device or switching device (264).
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