EP2215642B1 - Tactile-surface control module, in particular for a motor vehicle - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a control module with a tactile surface, in particular for a motor vehicle.
- such a module finds an advantageous application for the controls located at the console between the two front seats of a motor vehicle for example to control air conditioning functions, an audio system, a control system. telephony or a navigation system.
- the invention can also be applied in a region of the vehicle called the dome which is located at the usual location of the interior rearview mirror, for example to control interior lights, central locking, sunroof, hazard lights or the mood lights.
- This module can also be used for window regulators, door mirror positioning controls or motorized seat motion controls.
- Control modules are known capable of illuminating the controls for driving at night in a motor vehicle, the lighting being provided by the rear face. For example, when driving by day, the driver clearly sees a white pictogram on the button, and when driving at night, the backlight allows the driver easy location of the command.
- modules are more apt to provide a haptic feedback to inform the user that the detection has been made and switching performed.
- monostable switch control modules such as blistering, to provide a haptic feedback to the user.
- the blister is a pressure-actuated monostable switch, that is, a device having a stable resting position and an unstable position in which the top of the blistering dome deforms when a effort is applied.
- the deformation of the blister is proportional to the force applied until a transition of the blister. During the transition, the blister is deformed abruptly, which allows the generation of haptic feedback to the user, informing him of the realization of a switch in the case where for example a switch s' deflects the blistering dome between the dome and two tracks to be connected to a circuit board.
- the touch control surface may then have an irregular appearance, for example with asperities or bulges that can cause premature wear of the control device.
- EP-A-1,176,619 discloses a touch-surface control module according to the preamble of claim 1.
- the present invention aims to provide a haptic feedback control module with a backlight for better identification of the functions to be controlled, while having a uniform tactile sensation over the entire control surface.
- the control device is able to control at least one electrical or electronic member of a motor vehicle such as, for example, an air conditioning, an audio control, a navigation system, a telephone system, a lift control motorized windows, control of a rear-view mirror externally, an adjustment control in the position of a sunroof, an interior lighting control or an adjustment control of a motor vehicle seat.
- a motor vehicle such as, for example, an air conditioning, an audio control, a navigation system, a telephone system, a lift control motorized windows, control of a rear-view mirror externally, an adjustment control in the position of a sunroof, an interior lighting control or an adjustment control of a motor vehicle seat.
- a touch control surface 3 of a control device defining touch zones or keys 5 for selection of electrical or electronic control members having a symbol 7 or an inscription of letter (s) or number (s) related with the function to be controlled.
- the touch control surface 3 comprises eleven keys 5 on which are symbolized the controls of the fog codes at the front and rear of the vehicle, the hazard warning lights, the internal locking, the regulation of the blower or the control of the temperature.
- the symbol 7 may be permanently visible according to a first embodiment or according to a second embodiment, only if a backlight is applied.
- the touch surface 3 comprises a flexible protective layer 9 and decoration, which allows to transmit locally a pressure and which has the symbols 7 made of a material passing light at least partially.
- the flexible layer 9 is for example made of silicone.
- the flexible layer 9 is made of plastic film, for example polycarbonate.
- the symbols / signs 7 may be made by screen printing on the underside of the plastic film.
- this flexible layer 9 is made according to the "Black Panel” technology (that is to say a so-called “black panel” technology) which is described in the documents DE2613024 , DE19702957 , DE19705536 , DE19935386 , EP0803711 , or WO2005035299 .
- symbols / signs 7 such as numbers, letters or pictograms are made so that they are visible only in case of backlighting. Therefore, in the absence of a light source, the protective layer 9 appears uniform without any indication or writing at the touch surface.
- the flexible protective layer 9 is advantageously made of a polycarbonate sheet.
- the control device 1 comprises, under the flexible protective layer 9, a plate 19, a rigid mechanical support 13 and at least one monostable switch 11.
- a printed circuit board 15 is preferably arranged under the monostable switch 11 and is supported by a base 17.
- the monostable switch 11 allows the generation of a haptic feedback to the user, informing him of the electrical switching of the control member.
- the monostable switch 11 comprises a blistering dome.
- the blister dome 11 is resilient and preferably metallic.
- the blister dome 11 has a generally concave general shape whose base comprises at least three regularly distributed legs.
- Switching is effected for example by deflection of the blistering dome 11 between the top of the dome and two tracks to be connected to the printed circuit board 15, the deformation of the blistering dome 11 generating a haptic feedback to the user.
- control module 1 advantageously comprises a pressure sensitive sensor (not shown) placed below the monostable switch 11.
- This sensor is preferably a sensor with FSR technology.
- the senor makes it possible to make an electrical contact during the compression of the sensor, to control a specific electrical function.
- the mechanical support 13 is for example made of plastic material and passes light from at least one light source, such as a light-emitting diode defining backlighting regions of the letter symbols or lettering (s) 7 of the layer flexible protection 9.
- a light source such as a light-emitting diode defining backlighting regions of the letter symbols or lettering (s) 7 of the layer flexible protection 9.
- the light sources are carried by the printed circuit board 15.
- a light source is provided by backlighting region.
- a transparent support 13 is preferred because it does not reduce the light power emitted by the sources.
- a translucent or even milky support 13 is preferred for homogenizing the light emitted by the sources.
- the support 13 further comprises at least one passage 21 (three in the example illustrated by the figure 2 ) to enable activation of the monostable switch 11, by deformation of the flexible protective layer 9.
- the module 1 comprises a plate 19 of incompressible material, sandwiched between the rigid mechanical support 13 and the flexible protective layer 9.
- incompressible means that a user can not reduce the thickness in pressing on the plate 19.
- the plate 19 delimits at least one pivoting pallet 23 comprising, on the one hand, a hinge 25 assembled to the support 13 and, on the other hand, a pivoting free end 27 comprising an actuating pin 29 placed opposite a passage 21 of the support 13 to activate the monostable switch 11.
- the pallet 23 is disposed below a key 5 for selecting control members of the tactile control surface 3 and has substantially the same dimensions as the key 5.
- the hinge 25 is integral with the plate 19 and is formed by a thinning 31 of the section of the plate 19 allowing the pivoting of the pallet 23.
- This embodiment of pivoting by hinge 25 ensures the activation of the monostable switch 11 placed below whatever the position of the finger 33 of the user on the surface of the key 5.
- This arrangement is particularly suitable for producing elongated keys, for example having a length of the order of 40 mm for a width of the order of 10 mm.
- the flexible protective layer 9 is for example fixed to the fixed areas of the plate 19 at the hinges 25, preferably by gluing.
- the flexible protective layer 9 is left free at the level of the pallets 23, so as to allow the pallets 23 to pivot.
- the deformation of the flexible protective layer 9 is then performed on the entire pallet 23.
- the plate 19 is preferably made of a light-transmissive material, that is to say transparent or translucent, preferably of polycarbonate.
- the pallet 23 is thus pivotally movable between a raised rest position (substantially horizontal position) illustrated in FIG. figure 4 or left on the figure 5 and an active position (slightly lowered position relative to the rest position) shown to the right on the figure 5 .
- This last position is for example obtained by pressing with the tip of the finger 33 on the pallet 23.
- the flexible layer 9 is slightly elastically deformed to allow the pivoting of the pallet 23 towards the activation of the monostable switch 11 and thus to the triggering of a specific command.
- the stroke of the free end 27 to lower to an actuating position is between less than one millimeter, for example 0.4 to 0.5 mm.
- the actuating position is the end position obtained during a support.
- the support 13 serving as a light guide for the light of the light sources also allows the maintenance of the plate 19, while allowing its deformation for tilting of the control key.
- the control module 1 obtained then incorporates functions of backlighting and haptic feedback, while maintaining at the level of the flexible protective layer 9, a touch control surface 3 continuous and perfectly smooth.
- the touch surface 3 has no roughness or hole, except those specifically made for ergonomic reasons, for example for the location of the keys 5.
- the touch surface control module 1 comprises a support 13 comprising at least one passage 21 for enabling activation of the monostable switch 11, by deformation of the flexible protective layer 9 and a plate 19 sandwiched between the support mechanical rigid 13 and the flexible protective layer 9, the plate 19 defining at least one pivoting pallet 23 whose end is placed opposite a passage 21 of said support 13 to activate the monostable switch 11, provides a module control 1 with haptic feedback, backlight and having a control surface 3 without irregularities.
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La présente invention concerne un module de commande à surface tactile, en particulier pour véhicule automobile.The present invention relates to a control module with a tactile surface, in particular for a motor vehicle.
Plus précisément, un tel module trouve une application avantageuse pour les commandes se trouvant au niveau de la console entre les deux sièges avant d'un véhicule automobile pour par exemple commander des fonctions de climatisation, d'un système audio, d'un système de téléphonie ou encore d'un système de navigation. L'invention peut aussi être appliquée dans une région du véhicule appelée le dôme qui se situe au niveau de l'emplacement habituel du rétroviseur intérieur, pour par exemple commander des lumières intérieures, un verrouillage central, un toit ouvrant, les feux de détresse ou les lumières d'ambiance. Ce module peut également servir pour les commandes de lève-vitres, des commandes de positionnement des rétroviseurs extérieurs ou encore des commandes de déplacement de sièges motorisés.More specifically, such a module finds an advantageous application for the controls located at the console between the two front seats of a motor vehicle for example to control air conditioning functions, an audio system, a control system. telephony or a navigation system. The invention can also be applied in a region of the vehicle called the dome which is located at the usual location of the interior rearview mirror, for example to control interior lights, central locking, sunroof, hazard lights or the mood lights. This module can also be used for window regulators, door mirror positioning controls or motorized seat motion controls.
On connaît des modules de commande aptes à éclairer les commandes pour la conduite de nuit dans un véhicule automobile, l'éclairage étant réalisé par la face arrière. Par exemple, lors de la conduite de jour, le conducteur aperçoit clairement un pictogramme blanc sur le bouton, et lors de la conduite de nuit, le rétro - éclairage permet au conducteur une localisation aisée de la commande.Control modules are known capable of illuminating the controls for driving at night in a motor vehicle, the lighting being provided by the rear face. For example, when driving by day, the driver clearly sees a white pictogram on the button, and when driving at night, the backlight allows the driver easy location of the command.
D'autres modules sont de plus aptes à fournir un retour haptique permettant d'informer l'utilisateur que la détection a été faite et la commutation réalisée. Par exemple, on connaît des modules de commande à commutateur monostable tel que le cloquant, permettant de fournir un retour haptique à l'utilisateur.Other modules are more apt to provide a haptic feedback to inform the user that the detection has been made and switching performed. For example, there are known monostable switch control modules such as blistering, to provide a haptic feedback to the user.
Le cloquant (ou « dôme cloquant ») est un commutateur monostable à actionnement par pression, c'est-à-dire un dispositif possédant une position stable de repos et une position instable dans laquelle le sommet du dôme cloquant élastique se déforme lorsqu'un effort est appliqué. La déformation du cloquant est proportionnelle à l'effort appliqué jusqu'à une transition du cloquant. Lors de la transition, le cloquant se déforme brutalement, ce qui permet la génération d'un retour d'information haptique à l'utilisateur, l'informant de la réalisation d'une commutation dans le cas où par exemple, une commutation s'effectue par déflexion du dôme cloquant entre le dôme et deux pistes à relier sur un circuit imprimé.The blister (or "blistering dome") is a pressure-actuated monostable switch, that is, a device having a stable resting position and an unstable position in which the top of the blistering dome deforms when a effort is applied. The deformation of the blister is proportional to the force applied until a transition of the blister. During the transition, the blister is deformed abruptly, which allows the generation of haptic feedback to the user, informing him of the realization of a switch in the case where for example a switch s' deflects the blistering dome between the dome and two tracks to be connected to a circuit board.
Toutefois, l'intégration de dispositifs à retour haptique dans des modules de commande possédant déjà des fonctionnalités de rétro-éclairage n'est pas toujours aisé, en particulier lorsque le retour haptique nécessite la déformation d'une couche souple protectrice.However, the integration of haptic feedback devices in control modules already having backlighting functionalities is not always easy, especially when the haptic feedback requires the deformation of a protective flexible layer.
La surface tactile de commande peut alors présenter un aspect irrégulier, par exemple avec des aspérités ou des renflements pouvant provoquer une usure prématurée du dispositif de commande. Le document "
La présente invention vise à proposer un module de commande à retour haptique bénéficiant d'un rétro - éclairage pour un meilleur repérage des fonctions à commander, tout en présentant une sensation tactile uniforme sur toute la surface de commande.The present invention aims to provide a haptic feedback control module with a backlight for better identification of the functions to be controlled, while having a uniform tactile sensation over the entire control surface.
A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un module de commande à surface tactile comprenant :
- une couche souple de protection,
- au moins un commutateur monostable et
- un support mécanique rigide laissant passer la lumière d'au moins une source lumineuse et définissant des régions de rétro-éclairage de la couche souple de protection,
- a flexible layer of protection,
- at least one monostable switch and
- a rigid mechanical support allowing light to pass through at least one light source and defining backlighting regions of the flexible protective layer,
Suivant d'autres caractéristiques du module de commande,
- le commutateur monostable comporte un dôme cloquant,
- le module de commande comporte en outre un capteur sensible à la pression, placé au-dessous du commutateur monostable,
- la couche souple de protection est fixée au niveau de la charnère de la plaque, de préférence par collage,
- la charnière est formée par un amincissement de la plaque autorisant le pivotement de ladite palette,
- la plaque et/ou le support est (sont) réalisé(s) en un matériau transparent ou translucide,
- la couche souple de protection comporte des symboles ou signes de commande réalisés en un matériau laissant passer de la lumière au moins partiellement,
- le module est apte à commander les fonctions d'au moins un ensemble d'organes électriques ou électroniques d'un véhicule automobile, tel qu'un système de climatisation, d'un système audio, d'un système de navigation, d'un système de téléphonie, des commandes de lève-vitres motorisés, des commandes de réglages de rétroviseurs extérieurs, des commandes de réglage en position d'un toit ouvrant, des commandes d'éclairage d'intérieur, des commandes de réglages d'un siège de véhicule automobile.
- the monostable switch has a blistering dome,
- the control module further comprises a pressure sensitive sensor, located below the monostable switch,
- the flexible protective layer is fixed at the level of the hinge of the plate, preferably by gluing,
- the hinge is formed by a thinning of the plate allowing the pivoting of said pallet,
- the plate and / or the support is (are) made of a transparent or translucent material,
- the flexible protection layer comprises symbols or control signs made of a material allowing light to pass at least partially,
- the module is able to control the functions of at least one set of electrical or electronic components of a motor vehicle, such as an air conditioning system, an audio system, a navigation system, a telephony system, power window controls, exterior mirror adjustment controls, sunroof position adjustment controls, interior lighting controls, seat motor vehicle.
D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention ressortiront de la description suivante, donnée à titre d'exemple, sans caractère limitatif, en regard des dessins annexés sur lesquels :
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figure 1 représente une vue de dessus d'un exemple de réalisation d'un dispositif de commande selon l'invention, - la
figure 2 représente une vue en éclaté d'un autre dispositif de commande selon l'invention, - la
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figure 4 illustre une vue en coupe transversale selon la ligne III - III du dispositif de commande de lafigure 2 et, - la
figure 5 représente le dispositif de commande de lafigure 4 activé par un doigt de l'utilisateur.
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figure 1 represents a view from above of an exemplary embodiment of a control device according to the invention, - the
figure 2 represents an exploded view of another control device according to the invention, - the
figure 3 represents a detail of the device of thefigure 2 , - the
figure 4 illustrates a cross-sectional view along the line III-III of the control device of thefigure 2 and, - the
figure 5 represents the control device of thefigure 4 activated by a finger of the user.
Sur ces figures, les éléments identiques portent les mêmes numéros de référence.In these figures, the identical elements bear the same reference numbers.
Le dispositif de commande selon l'invention est apte à commander au moins un organe électrique ou électronique d'un véhicule automobile comme par exemple, une climatisation, une commande audio, un système de navigation, un système de téléphonie, une commande de lève-vitres motorisée, une commande de réglage d'un rétroviseur extérieur, une commande de réglage en position d'un toit ouvrant, une commande d'éclairage d'intérieur ou une commande de réglage d'un siège de véhicule automobile.The control device according to the invention is able to control at least one electrical or electronic member of a motor vehicle such as, for example, an air conditioning, an audio control, a navigation system, a telephone system, a lift control motorized windows, control of a rear-view mirror externally, an adjustment control in the position of a sunroof, an interior lighting control or an adjustment control of a motor vehicle seat.
On a représenté sur la
Dans cet exemple, la surface de commande tactile 3 comporte onze touches 5 sur lesquelles sont symbolisées les commandes des codes brouillard à l'avant et à l'arrière du véhicule, des feux de détresse, du verrouillage interne, du réglage du pulseur ou de la commande de la température.In this example, the
Le symbole 7 peut être visible en permanence selon un premier mode de réalisation ou selon un second mode de réalisation, seulement si un rétro - éclairage est appliqué.The
A cet effet, la surface tactile 3 comporte une couche souple de protection 9 et de décoration, qui permet de transmettre localement une pression et qui comporte les symboles 7 réalisés en un matériau laissant passer de la lumière au moins partiellement.For this purpose, the
Selon une première variante, la couche souple 9 est par exemple réalisée en silicone.According to a first variant, the
Selon une seconde variante, la couche souple 9 est réalisée en film plastique, par exemple en polycarbonate. Les symboles / signes 7 peuvent être réalisés par sérigraphie en face inférieure du film plastique.According to a second variant, the
Selon une troisième variante, cette couche souple 9 est réalisée suivant la technologie « Black Panel » (c'est-à-dire une technologie dite du « panneau noir ») qui est décrite dans les documents
Comme on peut mieux le voir sur la
Une carte à circuit imprimé 15 est de préférence, disposée sous le commutateur monostable 11 et est supportée par une base 17.A printed
Le commutateur monostable 11 permet la génération d'un retour haptique à l'utilisateur, l'informant de la commutation électrique de l'organe de commande.The
De préférence, le commutateur monostable 11 comporte un dôme cloquant.Preferably, the
On distingue trois dômes cloquant 11 sur les
La commutation s'effectue par exemple par déflexion du dôme cloquant 11 entre le sommet du dôme et deux pistes à relier de la carte à circuit imprimé 15, la déformation du dôme cloquant 11 générant un retour haptique à l'utilisateur.Switching is effected for example by deflection of the
Selon un autre mode de réalisation particulier de l'invention, le module de commande 1 comporte avantageusement un capteur sensible à la pression (non représenté), placé au-dessous du commutateur monostable 11.According to another particular embodiment of the invention, the
Ces capteurs sont sensibles à une compression qui en diminuant légèrement leur épaisseur, se traduit par un signal électrique exploitable pour connaître l'endroit de l'appui et/ ou la pression appliquée. Ce capteur est de préférence un capteur à technologie FSR.These sensors are sensitive to a compression which by slightly reducing their thickness, is translated by a usable electrical signal to know the location of the support and / or pressure applied. This sensor is preferably a sensor with FSR technology.
En outre, le capteur permet de réaliser un contact électrique lors de la compression du capteur, pour commander une fonction électrique spécifique.In addition, the sensor makes it possible to make an electrical contact during the compression of the sensor, to control a specific electrical function.
Le support mécanique 13 est par exemple réalisé en matière plastique et laisse passer la lumière d'au moins une source lumineuse, telle qu'une diode électroluminescente définissant des régions de rétro-éclairage des symboles ou inscriptions de lettre(s) 7 de la couche souple de protection 9.The
Les sources lumineuses (non représentées) sont portées par la carte à circuit imprimé 15. De préférence, on prévoit une source lumineuse par région de rétro - éclairage.The light sources (not shown) are carried by the printed
Si on souhaite utiliser des diodes lumineuses de faible puissance, un support 13 transparent est préféré car il ne diminue pas la puissance lumineuse émise par les sources.If it is desired to use light diodes of low power, a
Si on souhaite obtenir un éclairage plus uniforme et homogène, en particulier si la taille de la zone de rétro - éclairage est importante par rapport à la taille de la source lumineuse, on préfère un support 13 translucide, voire laiteux pour homogénéiser la lumière émise par les sources.If it is desired to obtain a more uniform and homogeneous illumination, in particular if the size of the backlighting area is large relative to the size of the light source, a translucent or even
Le support 13 comporte en outre au moins un passage 21 (trois dans l'exemple illustré par la
En outre, le module 1 comporte une plaque 19 en un matériau incompressible, placée en sandwich entre le support mécanique rigide 13 et la couche souple de protection 9. Par incompressible, on entend qu'un utilisateur ne peut pas en diminuer l'épaisseur en appuyant sur la plaque 19.In addition, the
Comme on peut mieux le voir sur les
Le pivotement de l'extrémité 27 de la palette 23 permet la commutation du commutateur monostable 11 par l'ergot d'actionnement 29 placé en regard du passage 21 du support 13.The pivoting of the
La palette 23 est disposée au-dessous d'une touche 5 de sélection d'organes de commande de la surface de commande tactile 3 et possède sensiblement les mêmes dimensions que de la touche 5.The
De préférence, la charnière 25 est venue de matière avec la plaque 19 et est formée par un amincissement 31 de la section de la plaque 19 autorisant le pivotement de la palette 23.Preferably, the
Ce mode de réalisation de pivotement par charnière 25 permet d'assurer l'activation du commutateur monostable 11 placé au-dessous quelque soit la position du doigt 33 de l'utilisateur sur la surface de la touche 5.This embodiment of pivoting by
Cet agencement convient particulièrement pour la réalisation de touches 5 allongées, présentant par exemple une longueur de l'ordre de 40 mm pour une largeur de l'ordre de 10 mm. La couche souple de protection 9 est par exemple fixée aux zones fixes de la plaque 19 au niveau des charnières 25, de préférence par collage.This arrangement is particularly suitable for producing elongated keys, for example having a length of the order of 40 mm for a width of the order of 10 mm. The flexible
En revanche, la couche souple de protection 9 est laissée libre au niveau des palettes 23, de manière à autoriser le pivotement des palettes 23.On the other hand, the flexible
La déformation de la couche souple de protection 9 est alors réalisée sur l'ensemble de la palette 23.The deformation of the flexible
La plaque 19 est de préférence, réalisée en un matériau laissant passer la lumière, c'est-à-dire transparent ou translucide, de préférence en polycarbonate.The
La palette 23 est ainsi mobile en pivotement entre une position de repos soulevée (position sensiblement horizontale) illustrée sur la
Cette dernière position est par exemple obtenue en appuyant avec le bout du doigt 33 sur la palette 23.This last position is for example obtained by pressing with the tip of the
La couche souple 9 est légèrement déformée de manière élastique pour permettre le pivotement de la palette 23 vers l'activation du commutateur monostable 11 et donc vers le déclenchement d'une commande spécifique.The
A titre d'exemple, la course de l'extrémité libre 27 pour s'abaisser vers une position d'actionnement est comprise entre moins d'un millimètre, par exemple 0.4 à 0.5 mm. De préférence, la position d'actionnement est la position de fin de course obtenue lors d'un appui.For example, the stroke of the
Ainsi, le support 13 servant de guide lumineux pour la lumière des sources lumineuses, permet également le maintien de la plaque 19, tout en permettant sa déformation pour le basculement de la touche de commande.Thus, the
Le module de commande 1 obtenu intègre alors des fonctions de rétro-éclairage et de retour haptique, tout en conservant au niveau de la couche souple de protection 9, une surface de commande tactile 3 continue et parfaitement lisse. Par cela, on comprend que la surface tactile 3 ne comporte aucune aspérité ou trou, à l'exception de celles expressément réalisées pour des raisons ergonomiques, par exemple pour la localisation des touches 5.The
On comprend que le module de commande à surface tactile 1 comprenant un support 13 comportant au moins un passage 21 pour permettre l'activation du commutateur monostable 11, par déformation de la couche souple de protection 9 et une plaque 19 placée en sandwich entre le support mécanique rigide 13 et la couche souple de protection 9, la plaque 19 délimitant au moins une palette pivotante 23 dont l'extrémité est placée en regard d'un passage 21 dudit support 13 pour activer le commutateur monostable 11, permet d'obtenir un module de commande 1 à retour haptique, rétro-éclairable et présentant une surface de commande 3 sans irrégularités.It will be understood that the touch
Claims (8)
- Touch-sensitive surface control module comprising:- a flexible protective layer (9),- at least one monostable switch (11), and- a rigid mechanical support (13) passing light from at least one light source and defining backlight regions of the flexible protective layer (9),characterized in that said support (13) further includes at least one passage (21) to enable activation of the monostable switch (11) by deformation of the flexible protective layer (9) and in that the module includes a plate (19) made of an incompressible material sandwiched between said rigid mechanical support (13) and the flexible protective layer (9), the plate (19) delimiting at least one pivoting blade (23) comprising on the one hand a hinge (25) assembled on said support (13) and on the other hand a pivotable free end (27) including an actuating pin (29) disposed facing a passage (21) of said support (13) to activate the monostable switch (11).
- Control module according to Claim 1, characterized in that the monostable switch (11) includes a blister dome.
- Control module according to either one of Claims 1 and 2, characterized in that it further includes a pressure-sensitive sensor (15) located below the monostable switch (11).
- Control module according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flexible protective layer (9) is attached, preferably glued, to the hinge (25) of the plate (19).
- Control module according to any one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the hinge (25) is formed by thinning the plate (19) to allow pivoting of said blade (23).
- Control module according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plate (19) and/or the support (13) are/is made of a transparent or translucent material.
- Control module according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flexible protective layer (9) includes control symbols or signs (7) made of a material at least partially transparent to light.
- Control module according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is adapted to control the functions of at least one set of electrical or electronic units of a motor vehicle such as an air-conditioning system, an audio system, a navigation system, a telephone system, controls for electric windows, controls for adjusting external rear-view mirrors, controls for adjusting the position of a sunroof, controls for interior lighting, or controls for adjusting a seat of the motor vehicle.
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