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- the invention relates to a lock cylinder with a signal transmission device for transmitting electrical signals.
- Such lock cylinders are already known.
- a wire connection is used to connect electronic components of the lock cylinder with each other.
- the conventional wire connection requires a fixed wiring with the electronic components to be connected, which requires a complicated assembly and brings insufficient flexibility of the signal transmission device with respect to various target systems.
- the signal transmission device comprises a first signal conductor and a second signal conductor, wherein the signal conductors are arranged relative to each other, that mutually facing end portions overlap by a predetermined length.
- the overlap according to the invention of the end sections of the two signal conductors advantageously results in the formation of a coupling capacitance between the two signal conductors of the signal transmission device.
- the first and / or the second signal conductor may be conventional electrical conductors, for example metallically formed conductors.
- the overlapping area in which the mutually facing end portions of the signal conductors overlap may be formed by a clearance area (air, vacuum, and the like).
- a clearance area air, vacuum, and the like.
- electrical signals are both conducted signals transmitted, such as electricity, Voltage etc. understood as well as wirelessly transferable signals, in particular electrical and / or magnetic fields or waves.
- a galvanic contact between the signal conductors in particular in the overlap region exists.
- overlapping can also be understood to mean those spatial configurations of the end sections of the signal conductors to one another in which a coupling capacitance is formed between the end sections, but not a direct mechanical or galvanic contact.
- signal transmission takes place in the region of the signal conductors by line conduction (el.current and / or voltage), and in the overlapping region by non-conduction, ie by means of electric and / or magnetic fields.
- the end sections of the signal conductors touch each other at least in certain areas. This can be expedient for electrically insulated end sections, for example, in order to establish defined coupling capacities. Alternatively or additionally, a galvanic contact of the end sections of the signal conductors is conceivable, so that there is a direct galvanic connection between the first signal conductor and the second signal conductor.
- inductive components can also be integrated into at least one signal conductor, in particular in its end section, for the signals to be transmitted via the signal transmission device, whereby the construction of more complex filters for the signals to be transmitted is possible.
- the signal transmission device of the lock cylinder according to the invention can be provided for transmitting signals of a so-called near field communication system of the lock cylinder from a first area of the lock cylinder into a second area of the lock cylinder.
- the signal transmission device of the lock cylinder according to the invention in addition to its pure signal transmission function by the capacitive coupling of the end portions is simultaneously designed so that there is a bandpass characteristic for the signals to be transmitted, whereby in particular unwanted signals from the low-pass range or high-frequency interference signals are not transmitted via the signal transmission device.
- At least one signal conductor has a substantially sleeve-shaped basic shape at least in sections. This allows a particularly efficient integration into existing lock cylinders.
- a sleeve-shaped or tubular signal conductor can be arranged coaxially to a shaft of the lock cylinder, which transmits a torque from an actuator of the lock cylinder to a lock bit or the like.
- both signal conductors are formed sleeve-shaped, so that the above-mentioned advantage in terms of concentric integration in both signal conductors is given.
- the isseattermit outer diameter of the two sleeve-shaped signal conductors can be advantageously chosen such that they are preferably inserted axially into one another.
- the first signal conductor having a first inner diameter which is larger than a first outer diameter of the second signal conductor.
- the coupling capacitance according to the invention in the end sections of the signal conductors is advantageously defined by a jacket surface in the end section of the inner signal conductor and an inner face opposite thereto in the end section of the radially outer signal conductor.
- At least one signal conductor has a cylindrical basic shape, in particular also a hollow cylindrical basic shape.
- a lateral surface and / or an inner surface of the at least one signal conductor has at least partially an electrically non-conductive layer, whereby advantageously an electrical insulation of the end sections of the signal conductors can be realized against each other, so that a galvanic contacting is avoided and a purely capacitive signal transmission between the signal conductors is given.
- An insulating layer can advantageously also be used to electrically isolate one or both signal conductors from components of the lock cylinder, in particular an electrically conductive base body of the lock cylinder.
- an optionally existing insulating layer which separates the end portions of the signal conductors from each other or electrically isolated from each other, to choose as thin as possible in order to achieve a large value for the coupling capacitance between the end portions of the signal conductors.
- the coupling capacitance between one of the signal conductors or both signal conductors and the main body of the lock cylinder is selected to be as low as possible.
- the insulating layer thickness compared to the lock cylinder or its base body be at least about ten times as large as an insulating layer thickness, which causes a galvanic separation of the end portions of the signal conductors from each other.
- At least one signal conductor is at least partially formed as a wire, in particular insulated wire, which allows a particularly simple and inexpensive construction of the lock cylinder according to the invention.
- both signal conductors may be formed as wire, in particular insulated wire, and the signal transmission according to the invention in the end portion may be effected for example by a capacitive coupling between the overlapping end portions of the wires.
- An increase in the coupling capacity is advantageously achieved in that a first signal conductor is designed as a wire and that a second signal conductor is sleeve-shaped, resulting in a larger coupling surface and thus greater coupling capacity between the end portions.
- the wire is advantageously inserted with its end portion in the end portion of the sleeve-shaped signal conductor.
- the end sections of the signal conductors are arranged at least partially substantially coaxially to each other, which on the one hand results in a particularly small-sized configuration and on the other hand the largest possible coupling capacity is realized.
- the conception according to the invention in which the end sections of the signal conductors overlap by a predeterminable length, is very advantageous because the signal conductors generally do not have to be mechanically connected to one another, so that corresponding degrees of freedom are present during assembly of the lock cylinder according to the invention.
- the lengths of the signal conductors which overlap one another in their installed state in the lock cylinder can also be selected such that they achieve a first type of lock cylinder having a first length, for example an overlap length, which is significantly above the predefinable length required for realizing the invention minimum required coupling capacity is.
- the same components of the signal transmission device can advantageously also be used in a lock cylinder of a second type which, for example, has a greater length dimension, whereby it is still ensured, with appropriate mounting of the signal transmission device on the second lock cylinder, that the minimally required overlap length of the end sections is ensured guaranteed.
- At least one signal conductor has a modular construction of at least two longitudinal sections that can be detachably connected to one another.
- the tubular base body is formed from an electrically conductive material, in particular metal.
- the main body may be surrounded radially on the outside by an electrically non-conductive insulating layer, which causes an electrical insulation against the lock cylinder.
- the insulating layer which likewise has hollow cylindrical basic geometry, has a greater axial length than the metallic base body, so that in the end region of the signal conductor the insulating body or the insulating layer projects axially beyond the metallic base body.
- a signal conductor for implementation of the invention can advantageously be built up in a modular manner and thus flexibly adapted to the target system (lock cylinder) with regard to its overall length.
- a coupling capacitance between the signal conductors has a value of about 3 pF (picofarad) to about 12 pF, in particular from about 5 pF to about 7 pF.
- a coupling capacitance between at least one of the signal conductors and a housing body of the lock cylinder has a value of less than or equal to approximately 1 pF. This advantageously ensures that the parasitic coupling capacitance to the housing of the lock cylinder does not impair the capacitive coupling of the signal conductors in the overlapping areas.
- a coupling electrode is provided for capacitive coupling to at least one signal conductor.
- the coupling electrode can be galvanically or capacitively connected to other electronic components of the lock cylinder such as a control unit or an electronic control system or an external antenna, which is designed for receiving or transmitting electrical signals or radio signals.
- the coupling electrode advantageously allows a coupling of the relevant signals in the signal transmission device of the lock cylinder according to the invention, in order to transfer them to another area of the lock cylinder.
- At least one signal conductor has, at least in regions, a coupling surface for a capacitive coupling.
- This coupling surface may advantageously be e.g. interact with the coupling electrode described above for capacitive coupling to the at least one signal conductor.
- FIG. 1 schematically shows a side view of a lock cylinder 100 according to an embodiment of the invention.
- the lock cylinder 100 which is designed here as a double cylinder, has an eg metallic base body 100 '.
- the other mechanical components of the lock cylinder 100 are not in for clarity FIG. 1 displayed. Only a cam of the lock cylinder 100 is indicated schematically.
- the lock cylinder 100 can be integrated in a manner known per se into a closing device (not shown) which is designed for installation in a door leaf.
- a closing device not shown
- an in FIG. 1 left half of the lock cylinder 100 for example, an outdoor area A of the door (not shown) are assigned, while the in FIG. 1 Right part shown of the lock cylinder 100 an inner area I is assigned.
- a signal transmission device 110 is provided according to the invention.
- the signal transmission device 110 extends almost over the entire length of the lock cylinder 100, so that in particular a signal transmission from the outside area A into the inside area I is made possible.
- an electronic control unit of a lock cylinder 100 having locking device protected in the inner region I associated part of the lock cylinder 100, ie in FIG. 1 right while at the same time a signal transmission of electrical signals from the outer area A in the inner area I via the signal transmission device 110 according to the invention is made possible.
- the signal transmission device 110 has a first signal conductor 112 and a second signal conductor 114.
- the signal conductors 112, 114 are arranged relative to one another such that mutually facing end sections 112a, 114a of the signal conductors 112, 114 overlap by a predeterminable length L.
- the signal transmission device 110 thus enables the transmission of electrical signals via the signal conductors 112, 114 containing electrically conductive or electrically conductive components, and the signal transmission between the signal conductors 112, 114 takes place in their end sections 112a, 114a in a preferred embodiment by means of a capacitive coupling, which is made possible by the overlap area L.
- a galvanic connection of the signal conductors 112, 114 with each other, in particular in the overlap region L may be provided.
- the capacitive coupling in the overlapping region L offers the advantage that degrees of freedom with regard to the spatial arrangement of the end sections 112a, 114a are given to one another and thus simplified assembly is possible.
- a somewhat greater constructive effort is usually required to ensure the continuous galvanic contacting of the components 112, 114 with each other.
- FIG. 2 schematically shows a cross section of a signal conductor 1200, as he also for example in the lock cylinder 100 according to FIG. 1 can be used, for example, instead of the signal conductor 112 or 114 according to FIG. 1 .
- the signal conductor 1200 according to FIG. 2 has a substantially tubular configuration with a metallic tube 1212. Radially outside the tube 1212 is an electrically insulating layer 1214, which also has a sleeve-shaped geometry, arranged, which ensures an electrical insulation of the tube 1212 relative to the lock cylinder 100.
- the layer thickness of the insulating layer 1214 is preferably chosen to be relatively large, so that the parasitic coupling capacitance between the pipe conductor 1212 and the main body 100 'of the lock cylinder 100 is as small as possible.
- a first longitudinal section 1210 of the signal conductor 1200 is formed by the components 1212, 1214.
- a second longitudinal section 1220 is also off FIG. 2 seen.
- the second longitudinal section 1220 has a similar construction with a metallic tube 1222 and a radially outer insulating layer 1224.
- the inner and outer diameters of the two longitudinal sections 1210, 1220 are identical in the present case.
- first longitudinal section 1210 2 to the left, according to the dashed arrows) in the first longitudinal section 1210, whereby the length of the signal conductor 1200 from the original length 11 of the first signal conductor 1210 can be increased to the new one Total length 11 + 12.
- another longitudinal section 1230 with a similar configuration, but of different length, may be provided, whereby many different overall lengths for the signal conductor 1200 can be realized.
- a particularly simple and efficient adaptation of the signal conductor 1200 to different target systems (lock cylinder 100, eg half cylinder, double cylinder, each having a different cylinder length) is advantageously provided.
- a screw connection and / or an adhesive connection and the like may also be considered, in order to connect the different longitudinal sections 1210, 1220, 1230 to one another or to fix them together in their connection position.
- the projections of the components 1212, 1214, 1222, 1224 in the axial direction are coordinated so that when nesting the two longitudinal sections 1210, 1220, a galvanic connection between the tubes 1212, 1222 can be realized.
- This can be done on the one hand by the corresponding end faces of the pipe sections 1212, 1222.
- the inner surface of the component 1214 may, for example, also have a metallization layer, which acts as an electrical contact mediator between the components 1212, 1222.
- the layer thickness of the insulating layer 1214 can also be chosen so large that a resulting insulating layer element mechanical Connection of two components 1212, 1222 allows each other, as it acts as a "connecting sleeve".
- the insulating layer element can be significantly lower than that in FIG FIG. 2 have indicated length 12.
- the medium surrounding the components 1212, 1222 acts as a dielectric for the parasitic capacitance between the 1212, 1222 on the one hand and the surrounding metal body of the lock cylinder, and material for the insulating body 1214 can be saved.
- FIG. 3 shows a further embodiment of a signal conductor 1200 '.
- the signal conductor 1200 ' has a substantially tubular configuration with a radially inner electrically conductive tube and a radially outer plastic tube, which represents the insulating layer to the lock cylinder 100 out.
- the second signal conductor 1400 according to FIG. 3 is presently designed as insulated wire, resulting in a particularly cost-effective configuration.
- the signal conductors 1200 ', 1400 are arranged according to the principle of the invention so relative to each other that in turn results in an overlap area L, which allows a capacitive coupling between the components 1200', 1400 and thus an electrical signal transmission.
- the electrical resistance of the metallic conductor of the first signal conductor 1200 ' in series with a capacitance representing the coupling capacitance between the components 1200', 1400 in the overlap area L, in series with another ohmic resistor representing the electrical resistance of the second signal conductor 1400 formed as a wire.
- the antenna 1402 enables a radiation or decoupling of the electrical signals transmitted via the signal transmission device 1200 ', 1400 to further components (not shown).
- This can be, for example, an electrical control unit, a transponder for actuating a locking device 100 contained closing device and the like.
- the coupling electrode 1402 may, for example, also be arranged in the lock cylinder 100 and is preferably opposite the base body 100 '(FIG. Fig. 1 ) of the lock cylinder 100 electrically isolated.
- the coupling electrode 1402 may also be arranged in an actuating element (hand knob) in a lock cylinder 100 designed as a "knob cylinder”.
- the configuration may be according to FIG. 3 for example, on the inside I of the arrangement FIG. 1 be realized.
- FIG. 4 shows a further embodiment. Shown again is a first signal conductor 1200 ", which in Has substantially tubular geometry.
- the tubular, radially inwardly disposed, metallic conductor is in the present case, however, by an end face region 1212 a at its in FIG. 4 completed left end.
- the end face region 1212a forms as it were a coupling surface, which allows a capacitive coupling to a further coupling electrode 150.
- the coupling electrode 150 is preferably electrically connected via an electrical line to an electrical control device 160, which, for example, in the lock cylinder 100 (FIG. FIG. 1 ), but also in an externally arranged component (for example, actuator, knob cylinder) may be provided.
- the capacitive coupling between the components 1212a, 150 allows free mobility, in particular rotation, of the components 1212a, 150 relative to each other.
- the configuration may be according to FIG. 4 for example, on the outside A of the arrangement according to FIG. 1 be realized.
- FIG. 5 shows a further embodiment of the invention, in the subject matter to the above-described embodiments not primarily a capacitive coupling between the two signal conductors of the signal transmission device 110, but a galvanic coupling.
- the first signal conductor 1200 'to the FIG. 3 comparable configuration while the second signal conductor 1400 ', for example, a rod-shaped first portion and an example bauschförmig formed second portion 1404 which is coaxial with and disposed within an end portion of the first signal conductor 1200'.
- This is a galvanic connection between the bauschförmigen section 1404 and the first signal conductor 1200 'or given its metallic conductor.
- the bauschförmige section 1404 may be formed according to a preferred embodiment, for example, as a metal mesh, which ensures safe pressing of at least some fibers of the metal braid to the inner surface of the sleeve-shaped conductor of the first signal conductor 1200 'due to its elasticity acting also in the radial direction.
- the second signal conductor optionally has a coupling electrode 1402 for coupling the signal to a further unit, which may be arranged in the lock cylinder 100 or else outside the lock cylinder 100.
- the bulge-shaped portion 1404 may also be formed according to the principle of a stuffing box.
- FIG. 6 shows an overlap area L between signal conductors 1200 ', 1400 "according to another embodiment
- both signal conductors 1200', 1400" are substantially sleeve-shaped and coaxially into each other.
- the outer diameter of the second signal conductor 1400 " is tuned to the inner diameter of the metallic conductor of the first signal conductor 1200 'such that the component 1400" is securely guided axially in the component 1200'.
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- FIG. 7 shows a side view of another embodiment of the invention.
- the first signal conductor 112 of the signal transmission device 110 is connected to a first electrical or electronic component 170, which may be, for example, an antenna device or also an electronic control device or the like.
- the second signal conductor 114 is analogously connected to a second electronic component 180.
- the signal transmission device 110 advantageously makes it possible to transmit electrical signals from the unit 170 to the unit 180 and vice versa.
- a transponder 200 which wirelessly transmits control signals to the unit 170, for example in order to control a locking device which has the lock cylinder 100.
- control signals may be received by the unit 170 and, for example, coupled directly into the first signal conductor 112 of the signal transmission device 110.
- a configuration according to FIG. 4 be used, that is a galvanically connected to the unit 170 coupling electrode 150 (FIG. FIG. 4 ), which in turn the received signal capacitively into an end-face end region of the first signal conductor 1200 'or 112 (FIG. FIG. 7 ) can couple.
- the signal transmission device 110 forwards the signal thus received to the further unit 180, which can, for example, process it or in turn forward it.
- the unit 180 can be designed, for example, to actuate an actuator (not shown, for example electromagnet) for disengaging and / or engaging an actuating element of the lock cylinder 100 with the locking bit in response to the signal received by the unit 170.
- the invention advantageously makes possible an efficient electrical signal transmission within a lock cylinder 100 having predominantly electrically conductive or metallic components. Particularly preferably, electrical signals can be transmitted virtually over the entire length of the lock cylinder 100.
- a particularly small-sized configuration results when at least parts 112, 114 of the signal transmission device 110 according to the invention are arranged coaxially to existing shafts, sleeves and the like of the lock cylinder 100.
- a shaft (not shown) which transmits a torque to the cam (not shown) of the lock cylinder 100 can be designed as a hollow shaft, and the signal transmission device 110 according to the invention is arranged radially inside this hollow shaft.
- the overlapping region L according to the invention does not necessarily require a mechanical connection, in particular a fixed mechanical connection, of the components 112, 114 to one another, the corresponding ones can be used
- End portions 112a, 114a ( FIG. 1 ), which are provided for producing the capacitive coupling in the overlap region L, are arranged in the simplest manner "next to one another", whereby the capacitive coupling according to the invention already sets.
- a coaxial arrangement in relation to one another is particularly advantageous, since it is physically small with a high coupling capacity.
- a free axial displaceability of the components 112, 114 is advantageously given to each other such that different lengths of the lock cylinder 100 can be compensated or no fixed mechanical connection or solid electrical connection as in the conventional hard-wired signal transmission devices is required, which the assembly simplified.
- the coupling electrode 1402 according to FIG. 3 or 150 according to FIG. 4 be advantageously realized as a metallic disc or as a disk consisting of a non-electrically conductive substrate with an applied metallization.
- the coupling surface or the overlap region L is preferably to be selected in terms of its length so that an electrical coupling capacitance between the components 112, 114 is as large as possible to ensure a secure signal transmission.
- a coupling capacitance between one or both signal conductors 112, 114 and the locking cylinder 100 or components belonging to it, which usually represent a ground potential or are connected to it, is as small as possible which, for example, can be achieved by a correspondingly large thickness of an insulating layer 1214 (FIG. FIG. 2 ).
- the coupling capacitance between the components 112, 114 should be as large as possible, and the parasitic coupling capacitance between the components 112, 100 or 114, 100 should be as small as possible.
- the advantages of the lock cylinder according to the invention are the following: There is no fixed mechanical or prefabricated wire connection between an inside and an outside of the lock cylinder or corresponding components of the signal transmission device 110 is required, resulting in a favorable installation of the lock cylinder 100, a changeability of the cylinder length on site and the like , Furthermore, a reading of access information on an inner side and a transmission, for example, by capacitive near field to the outside, so the electronic communication of different components 170, 180 in the region of the lock cylinder 100 is easily possible. Moreover, an already existing communication technology can advantageously be used, because the signal transmission device 110 according to the invention, in a particularly preferred embodiment, can receive existing signals and forward them easily.
- Another particular advantage is that no positive and / or non-positive and / or material connection between components 112, 114 of the signal transmission device 110 in the region of the inside I and the outside A is required.
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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Schließzylinder (100) mit einer Signalübertragungseinrichtung (110) zur Übertragung von elektrischen Signalen, wobei die Signalübertragungseinrichtung (110) einen ersten Signalleiter (112) und einen zweiten Signalleiter (114) aufweist, wobei die Signalleiter (112, 114) so relativ zueinander angeordnet sind, dass einander zugewandte Endabschnitte (112a, 114a) der Signalleiter (112, 114) sich um eine vorgebbare Länge (L) überlappen.The invention relates to a lock cylinder (100) having a signal transmission device (110) for transmitting electrical signals, the signal transmission device (110) having a first signal conductor (112) and a second signal conductor (114), the signal conductors (112, 114) being such are arranged relative to each other, that mutually facing end portions (112a, 114a) of the signal conductors (112, 114) overlap by a predetermined length (L).
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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Schließzylinder mit einer Signalübertragungseinrichtung zur Übertragung von elektrischen Signalen. Derartige Schließzylinder sind bereits bekannt. Insbesondere wird bei als Doppelzylinder ausgebildeten Schließzylindern eine Drahtverbindung verwendet, um elektronische Komponenten des Schließzylinders untereinander zu verbinden. Die herkömmliche Drahtverbindung erfordert eine feste Verdrahtung mit den zu verbindenden elektronischen Komponenten, was eine aufwändige Montage bedingt und eine unzureichende Flexibilität der Signalübertragungseinrichtung hinsichtlich verschiedener Zielsysteme mit sich bringt.The invention relates to a lock cylinder with a signal transmission device for transmitting electrical signals. Such lock cylinders are already known. In particular, when designed as a double cylinder lock cylinders, a wire connection is used to connect electronic components of the lock cylinder with each other. The conventional wire connection requires a fixed wiring with the electronic components to be connected, which requires a complicated assembly and brings insufficient flexibility of the signal transmission device with respect to various target systems.
Demgemäß ist es Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, einen Schließzylinder der eingangs genannten Art dahingehend zu verbessern, dass die vorstehend genannten Nachteile vermieden werden.Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to improve a lock cylinder of the type mentioned in that the above-mentioned disadvantages are avoided.
Diese Aufgabe wird bei dem Schließzylinder der eingangs genannten Art erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, dass die Signalübertragungseinrichtung einen ersten Signalleiter und einen zweiten Signalleiter aufweist, wobei die Signalleiter so relativ zueinander angeordnet sind, dass einander zugewandte Endabschnitte sich um eine vorgebbare Länge überlappen. Die erfindungsgemäße Überlappung der Endabschnitte der beiden Signalleiter bedingt vorteilhaft die Ausbildung einer Koppelkapazität zwischen den beiden Signalleitern der Signalübertragungseinrichtung. Dadurch ist es vorteilhaft möglich, von dem ersten und/oder dem zweiten Signalleiter geführte elektrische Signale in den jeweils anderen Signalleiter einzukoppeln, so dass insgesamt eine durchgehende Signalübertragungsstrecke für elektrische Signal durch die Signalübertragungseinrichtung gegeben ist. Hinsichtlich ihrer elektrischen Leitfähigkeit kann es sich bei dem ersten und/oder dem zweiten Signalleiter um herkömmliche elektrische Leiter, beispielsweise metallisch ausgebildete Leiter, handeln. Der Überlappungsbereich, in dem sich die einander zugewandten Endabschnitte der Signalleiter überlappen, kann durch einen Freiraumbereich (Luft, Vakuum, und dergleichen) ausgebildet sein. Alternativ ist auch eine Füllung eines Zwischenraums zwischen den einander überlappenden Endabschnitten der Signalleiter mit einem Dielektrikum möglich.This object is achieved in the lock cylinder of the type mentioned in the present invention, that the signal transmission device comprises a first signal conductor and a second signal conductor, wherein the signal conductors are arranged relative to each other, that mutually facing end portions overlap by a predetermined length. The overlap according to the invention of the end sections of the two signal conductors advantageously results in the formation of a coupling capacitance between the two signal conductors of the signal transmission device. As a result, it is advantageously possible to couple electrical signals guided by the first and / or the second signal conductor into the respective other signal conductor, so that overall a continuous signal transmission path for electrical signal is given by the signal transmission device. With regard to their electrical conductivity, the first and / or the second signal conductor may be conventional electrical conductors, for example metallically formed conductors. The overlapping area in which the mutually facing end portions of the signal conductors overlap may be formed by a clearance area (air, vacuum, and the like). Alternatively, it is also possible to fill a gap between the overlapping end sections of the signal conductors with a dielectric.
Unter "elektrischen Signalen" werden vorliegend sowohl leitungsgebunden ĂĽbertragene Signale wie z.B. Strom, Spannung usw. verstanden wie auch drahtlos ĂĽbertragbare Signale, insbesondere elektrische und/oder magnetische Felder bzw. Wellen.In the present case, "electrical signals" are both conducted signals transmitted, such as electricity, Voltage etc. understood as well as wirelessly transferable signals, in particular electrical and / or magnetic fields or waves.
Bei einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist es insbesondere nicht erforderlich, dass ein galvanischer Kontakt zwischen den Signalleitern, insbesondere in dem Überlappungsbereich, besteht. Das bedeutet, dass unter dem Begriff "Überlappen" vorstehend auch solche räumliche Konfigurationen der Endabschnitte der Signalleiter zueinander verstanden werden können, bei welchen eine Koppelkapazität zwischen den Endabschnitten ausgebildet wird, nicht jedoch ein direkter mechanischer beziehungsweise galvanischer Kontakt. In diesem Fall erfolgt die Signalübertragung im Bereich der Signalleiter leitungsgebunden (el. Strom und/oder Spannung), und in dem Überlappungsbereich nicht-leitungsgebunden, also mittels elektrischer und/oder magnetischer Felder.In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, it is in particular not necessary that a galvanic contact between the signal conductors, in particular in the overlap region exists. This means that the term "overlapping" above can also be understood to mean those spatial configurations of the end sections of the signal conductors to one another in which a coupling capacitance is formed between the end sections, but not a direct mechanical or galvanic contact. In this case, signal transmission takes place in the region of the signal conductors by line conduction (el.current and / or voltage), and in the overlapping region by non-conduction, ie by means of electric and / or magnetic fields.
Bei einer weiteren Ausführungsform kann auch vorgesehen sein, dass sich die Endabschnitte der Signalleiter zumindest bereichsweise berühren. Dies kann bei elektrisch isolierten Endabschnitten beispielsweise zweckmäßig sein, um definierte Koppelkapazitäten zu etablieren. Alternativ oder ergänzend ist auch ein galvanischer Kontakt der Endabschnitte der Signalleiter denkbar, so dass eine direkte galvanische Verbindung zwischen dem ersten Signalleiter und dem zweiten Signalleiter besteht.In a further embodiment, it can also be provided that the end sections of the signal conductors touch each other at least in certain areas. This can be expedient for electrically insulated end sections, for example, in order to establish defined coupling capacities. Alternatively or additionally, a galvanic contact of the end sections of the signal conductors is conceivable, so that there is a direct galvanic connection between the first signal conductor and the second signal conductor.
Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist es ferner möglich, die Endabschnitte der Signalleiter hinsichtlich ihrer Koppelkapazität so auszubilden, dass sich eine vorgebbare Filtercharakteristik für die kapazitive Übertragungsstrecke zwischen beiden Signalleitern in dem Überlappungsbereich einstellt.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, it is also possible to form the end sections of the signal conductors in terms of their coupling capacitance so that adjusts a predetermined filter characteristic for the capacitive transmission path between the two signal conductors in the overlap region.
Optional können auch für die über die Signalübertragungseinrichtung zu übertragenden Signale induktive Komponenten in mindestens einen Signalleiter, insbesondere in dessen Endabschnitt, integriert sein, wodurch der Aufbau komplexerer Filter für die zu übertragenden Signale möglich ist. Beispielsweise kann die Signalübertragungseinrichtung des erfindungsgemäßen Schließzylinders dafür vorgesehen sein, Signale eines sogenannten Nahfeldkommunikationssystems des Schließzylinders von einem ersten Bereich des Schließzylinders in einen zweiten Bereich des Schließzylinders zu übertragen. Da diese Signale üblicherweise einen vorgebbaren, relativ engen, Frequenzbereich aufweisen, kann es vorteilhaft sein, wenn die Signalübertragungseinrichtung des erfindungsgemäßen Schließzylinders neben ihrer reinen Signalübertragungsfunktion durch die kapazitive Kopplung der Endabschnitte gleichzeitig so ausgelegt wird, dass sich eine Bandpasscharakteristik für die zu übertragenenden Signale ergibt, wodurch insbesondere unerwünschte Signale aus dem Tiefpassbereich beziehungsweise hochfrequente Störsignale nicht mit über die Signalübertragungseinrichtung übertragen werden.Optionally, inductive components can also be integrated into at least one signal conductor, in particular in its end section, for the signals to be transmitted via the signal transmission device, whereby the construction of more complex filters for the signals to be transmitted is possible. For example, the signal transmission device of the lock cylinder according to the invention can be provided for transmitting signals of a so-called near field communication system of the lock cylinder from a first area of the lock cylinder into a second area of the lock cylinder. Since these signals usually have a predeterminable, relatively narrow, frequency range, it may be advantageous if the signal transmission device of the lock cylinder according to the invention, in addition to its pure signal transmission function by the capacitive coupling of the end portions is simultaneously designed so that there is a bandpass characteristic for the signals to be transmitted, whereby in particular unwanted signals from the low-pass range or high-frequency interference signals are not transmitted via the signal transmission device.
Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass mindestens ein Signalleiter wenigstens abschnittsweise eine im Wesentlichen hülsenförmige Grundform aufweist. Dadurch ist eine besonders effiziente Integration in bestehende Schließzylinder möglich. Insbesondere kann ein hülsenförmig beziehungsweise rohrförmig ausgebildeter Signalleiter koaxial angeordnet werden zu einer Welle des Schließzylinders, welche ein Drehmoment von einer Betätigungseinrichtung des Schließzylinders auf einen Schließbart oder dergleichen überträgt.In a preferred embodiment, it is provided that at least one signal conductor has a substantially sleeve-shaped basic shape at least in sections. This allows a particularly efficient integration into existing lock cylinders. In particular, a sleeve-shaped or tubular signal conductor can be arranged coaxially to a shaft of the lock cylinder, which transmits a torque from an actuator of the lock cylinder to a lock bit or the like.
Es ist auch denkbar, dass beide Signalleiter hülsenförmig ausgebildet sind, so dass der vorstehend genannte Vorteil bezüglich der konzentrischen Integration bei beiden Signalleitern gegeben ist. Darüber hinaus können die Innenbeziehungsweise Außendurchmesser der beiden hülsenförmigen Signalleiter vorteilhaft derart gewählt werden, dass sie vorzugsweise axial ineinander einschiebbar sind. Hierzu kann beispielsweise der erste Signalleiter einen ersten Innendurchmesser aufweisen, der größer ist als ein erster Außendurchmesser des zweiten Signalleiters. In diesem Fall ist die erfindungsgemäße Koppelkapazität in den Endabschnitten der Signalleiter vorteilhaft durch eine Mantelfläche in dem Endabschnitt des inneren Signalleiters und eine ihr gegenüberliegende Innenfläche im Endabschnitt des radial äußeren Signalleiters definiert.It is also conceivable that both signal conductors are formed sleeve-shaped, so that the above-mentioned advantage in terms of concentric integration in both signal conductors is given. In addition, the Innenbeziehungsweise outer diameter of the two sleeve-shaped signal conductors can be advantageously chosen such that they are preferably inserted axially into one another. For this purpose, for example, the first signal conductor having a first inner diameter which is larger than a first outer diameter of the second signal conductor. In this case, the coupling capacitance according to the invention in the end sections of the signal conductors is advantageously defined by a jacket surface in the end section of the inner signal conductor and an inner face opposite thereto in the end section of the radially outer signal conductor.
Generell ist es vorteilhaft, wenn mindestens ein Signalleiter eine zylindrische Grundform aufweist, insbesondere auch eine hohlzylindrische Grundform.In general, it is advantageous if at least one signal conductor has a cylindrical basic shape, in particular also a hollow cylindrical basic shape.
Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass eine Mantelfläche und/oder eine Innenoberfläche des mindestens einen Signalleiters wenigstens abschnittsweise eine elektrisch nicht leitende Schicht aufweist, wodurch vorteilhaft eine elektrische Isolation der Endabschnitte der Signalleiter gegeneinander realisierbar ist, so dass eine galvanische Kontaktierung vermieden wird und eine rein kapazitive Signalübertragung zwischen den Signalleitern gegeben ist. Eine Isolierschicht kann vorteilhaft auch dazu eingesetzt werden, einen oder beide Signalleiter elektrisch von Komponenten des Schließzylinders, insbesondere einem elektrisch leitfähigen Grundkörper des Schließzylinders zu trennen. Bei der Verwendung einer kapazitiven Signalübertragung im Bereich der Endabschnitte der Signalleiter ist es besonders vorteilhaft, eine gegebenenfalls vorhandene isolierende Schicht, welche die Endabschnitte der Signalleiter voneinander trennt beziehungsweise elektrisch voneinander isoliert, möglichst dünn zu wählen, um einen großen Wert für die Koppelkapazität zwischen den Endabschnitten der Signalleiter zu erreichen. Demgegenüber ist es bei der kapazitiven Datenübertragung über die Signaleinrichtungseinrichtung von Vorteil, wenn die Koppelkapazität zwischen einem der Signalleiter beziehungsweise beiden Signalleitern und dem Grundkörper des Schließzylinders möglichst gering gewählt wird. Dies kann beispielsweise durch eine entsprechend große Wahl der Schichtdicke der elektrisch nicht leitenden Schicht, welche den beziehungsweise die Signalleiter von dem Schließzylinder trennt, bewirkt werden. Beispielsweise kann die Isolierschichtdicke gegenüber dem Schließzylinder beziehungsweise seinem Grundkörper mindestens etwa zehnmal so groß sein wie eine Isolierschichtdicke, welche eine galvanische Trennung der Endabschnitte der Signalleiter voneinander bewirkt.In a further advantageous embodiment, it is provided that a lateral surface and / or an inner surface of the at least one signal conductor has at least partially an electrically non-conductive layer, whereby advantageously an electrical insulation of the end sections of the signal conductors can be realized against each other, so that a galvanic contacting is avoided and a purely capacitive signal transmission between the signal conductors is given. An insulating layer can advantageously also be used to electrically isolate one or both signal conductors from components of the lock cylinder, in particular an electrically conductive base body of the lock cylinder. When using a capacitive signal transmission in the region of the end portions of the signal conductor, it is special Advantageous, an optionally existing insulating layer, which separates the end portions of the signal conductors from each other or electrically isolated from each other, to choose as thin as possible in order to achieve a large value for the coupling capacitance between the end portions of the signal conductors. In contrast, in the case of capacitive data transmission via the signal device device, it is advantageous if the coupling capacitance between one of the signal conductors or both signal conductors and the main body of the lock cylinder is selected to be as low as possible. This can be effected, for example, by a correspondingly large choice of the layer thickness of the electrically non-conductive layer which separates the signal conductor (s) from the lock cylinder. For example, the insulating layer thickness compared to the lock cylinder or its base body be at least about ten times as large as an insulating layer thickness, which causes a galvanic separation of the end portions of the signal conductors from each other.
Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass mindestens ein Signalleiter wenigstens abschnittsweise als Draht, insbesondere isolierter Draht, ausgebildet ist, was einen besonders einfachen und kostengünstigen Aufbau des erfindungsgemäßen Schließzylinders ermöglicht. Bei einer Erfindungsvariante können auch beide Signalleiter als Draht, insbesondere isolierter Draht, ausgebildet sein, und die erfindungsgemäße Signalübertragung in dem Endabschnitt kann beispielsweise durch eine kapazitive Kopplung zwischen den einander überlappenden Endabschnitten der Drähte erfolgen. Eine Steigerung der Koppelkapazität wird vorteilhaft dadurch erzielt, dass ein erster Signalleiter als Draht ausgebildet ist und dass ein zweiter Signalleiter hülsenförmig ausgebildet ist, wodurch sich eine größere Koppelfläche und damit größere Koppelkapazität zwischen den Endabschnitten ergibt. Bei dieser Ausführungsform ist vorteilhaft der Draht mit seinem Endabschnitt in den Endabschnitt des hülsenförmig ausgebildeten Signalleiters eingeführt.In a further advantageous embodiment it is provided that at least one signal conductor is at least partially formed as a wire, in particular insulated wire, which allows a particularly simple and inexpensive construction of the lock cylinder according to the invention. In a variant of the invention, both signal conductors may be formed as wire, in particular insulated wire, and the signal transmission according to the invention in the end portion may be effected for example by a capacitive coupling between the overlapping end portions of the wires. An increase in the coupling capacity is advantageously achieved in that a first signal conductor is designed as a wire and that a second signal conductor is sleeve-shaped, resulting in a larger coupling surface and thus greater coupling capacity between the end portions. In this embodiment, the wire is advantageously inserted with its end portion in the end portion of the sleeve-shaped signal conductor.
Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass die Endabschnitte der Signalleiter wenigstens abschnittsweise im Wesentlichen koaxial zueinander angeordnet sind, wodurch sich einerseits eine besonders kleinbauende Konfiguration ergibt und andererseits eine möglichst große Koppelkapazität realisiert wird.In a further advantageous embodiment, it is provided that the end sections of the signal conductors are arranged at least partially substantially coaxially to each other, which on the one hand results in a particularly small-sized configuration and on the other hand the largest possible coupling capacity is realized.
Generell ist durch die erfindungsgemäße Konzeption, bei der sich die Endabschnitte der Signalleiter um eine vorgebbare Länge überlappen, sehr vorteilhaft, weil die Signalleiter generell gar nicht mechanisch miteinander verbunden werden müssen, so dass entsprechende Freiheitsgrade bei der Montage des erfindungsgemäßen Schließzylinders bestehen. Insbesondere können auch die Längen der Signalleiter, welche in ihrem Einbauzustand in dem Schließzylinder einander überlappen, so gewählt werden, dass sie für einen ersten Typ Schließzylinder mit einer ersten Länge, beispielsweise eine Überlappungslänge erzielen, welche deutlich über der erfindungsgemäß geforderten vorgebbaren Länge zur Realisierung der minimal erforderlichen Koppelkapazität liegt. In diesem Fall können dieselben Komponenten der Signalübertragungseinrichtung vorteilhaft auch in einem Schließzylinder eines zweiten Typs eingesetzt werden, welcher beispielsweise eine größere Längenabmessung aufweist, wodurch bei entsprechender Montage der Signalübertragungseinrichtung an dem zweiten Schließzylinder immer noch sichergestellt ist, dass die minimal erforderliche Überlappungslänge der Endabschnitte gewährleistet erreicht wird.In general, the conception according to the invention, in which the end sections of the signal conductors overlap by a predeterminable length, is very advantageous because the signal conductors generally do not have to be mechanically connected to one another, so that corresponding degrees of freedom are present during assembly of the lock cylinder according to the invention. In particular, the lengths of the signal conductors which overlap one another in their installed state in the lock cylinder can also be selected such that they achieve a first type of lock cylinder having a first length, for example an overlap length, which is significantly above the predefinable length required for realizing the invention minimum required coupling capacity is. In this case, the same components of the signal transmission device can advantageously also be used in a lock cylinder of a second type which, for example, has a greater length dimension, whereby it is still ensured, with appropriate mounting of the signal transmission device on the second lock cylinder, that the minimally required overlap length of the end sections is ensured guaranteed.
Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass mindestens ein Signalleiter einen modularen Aufbau aus mindestens zwei lösbar miteinander verbindbaren Längsabschnitten aufweist. Im Falle eines hülsen- beziehungsweise rohrförmig ausgebildeten Signalleiters kann dies beispielsweise dadurch realisiert sein, dass der rohrförmige Grundkörper aus einem elektrisch leitfähigen Material gebildet ist, insbesondere Metall. Der Grundkörper kann radial außen umgeben sein von einer elektrisch nicht leitenden Isolierschicht, welche eine elektrische Isolation gegenüber dem Schließzylinder bewirkt. Es ist vorteilhaft, wenn die Isolierschicht, die ebenfalls hohlzylindrische Grundgeometrie aufweist, eine größere axiale Länge aufweist, als der metallische Grundkörper, so dass in dem Endbereich des Signalleiters der Isolierkörper beziehungsweise die Isolierschicht axial über den metallischen Grundkörper hinaus ragt. Durch diese teleskopartige Ausbildung der beiden Schichten zueinander kann ein weiterer Signalleiter mit derselben oder ähnlicher Geometrie, möglicherweise aber unterschiedlicher Gesamtlänge, derart in den teleskopartig ausgebildeten Bereich des ersten Signalleiters eingesteckt werden, dass diese beiden unterschiedlichen Längsabschnitte zusammen wiederum einen monolithischen Signalleiter vom hülsenförmigen Typ ergeben. Durch Auswahl unterschiedlicher Längsabschnitte kann demnach vorteilhaft ein Signalleiter zur Implementierung der Erfindung modular aufgebaut werden und damit hinsichtlich seiner Gesamtlänge flexibel an das Zielsystem (Schließzylinder) angepasst werden.In a further advantageous embodiment, it is provided that at least one signal conductor has a modular construction of at least two longitudinal sections that can be detachably connected to one another. In the case of a sleeve-shaped or tubular-shaped signal conductor, this can be realized, for example, in that the tubular base body is formed from an electrically conductive material, in particular metal. The main body may be surrounded radially on the outside by an electrically non-conductive insulating layer, which causes an electrical insulation against the lock cylinder. It is advantageous if the insulating layer, which likewise has hollow cylindrical basic geometry, has a greater axial length than the metallic base body, so that in the end region of the signal conductor the insulating body or the insulating layer projects axially beyond the metallic base body. As a result of this telescope-like design of the two layers, another signal conductor with the same or similar geometry, but possibly different overall length, can be plugged into the telescopically formed region of the first signal conductor such that these two different longitudinal sections together again form a monolithic signal conductor of the sleeve-like type. Accordingly, by selecting different longitudinal sections, a signal conductor for implementation of the invention can advantageously be built up in a modular manner and thus flexibly adapted to the target system (lock cylinder) with regard to its overall length.
Obwohl weniger bevorzugt als die vorstehend beschriebene Variante mit steckbaren Modulen, ist es bei einer weiteren Ausführungsform auch denkbar, dass unterschiedliche Längsabschnitte über Gewindeabschnitte miteinander lösbar verbindbar sind, um die erfindungsgemäße Modularität zu realisieren.Although less preferred than the variant described above with plug-in modules, it is in another Embodiment also conceivable that different longitudinal sections via threaded portions are releasably connected to each other to realize the modularity of the invention.
Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass eine Koppelkapazität zwischen den Signalleitern einen Wert von etwa 3 pF (Pikofarad) bis etwa 12 pF aufweist, insbesondere von etwa 5 pF bis etwa 7 pF.In a further advantageous embodiment, it is provided that a coupling capacitance between the signal conductors has a value of about 3 pF (picofarad) to about 12 pF, in particular from about 5 pF to about 7 pF.
Dadurch ist vorteilhaft gewährleistet, dass eine hinreichend gute kapazitive Übertragung der Signale über die gesamte Signalübertragungseinrichtung möglich ist.This ensures advantageous that a sufficiently good capacitive transmission of the signals over the entire signal transmission device is possible.
Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass eine Koppelkapazität zwischen wenigstens einem der Signalleiter und einem Gehäusekörper des Schließzylinders einen Wert von kleiner gleich etwa 1pF aufweist. Dadurch ist vorteilhaft sichergestellt, dass die parasitäre Koppelkapazität zum Gehäuse des Schließzylinders die kapazitive Kopplung der Signalleiter in den Überlappungsbereichen nicht beeinträchtigt.In a further advantageous embodiment, it is provided that a coupling capacitance between at least one of the signal conductors and a housing body of the lock cylinder has a value of less than or equal to approximately 1 pF. This advantageously ensures that the parasitic coupling capacitance to the housing of the lock cylinder does not impair the capacitive coupling of the signal conductors in the overlapping areas.
Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass eine Koppelelektrode zur kapazitiven Ankopplung an mindestens einen Signalleiter vorgesehen ist. Die Koppelelektrode kann galvanisch oder auch kapazitiv verbunden werden mit weiteren elektronischen Komponenten des Schließzylinders wie beispielsweise einem Steuergerät beziehungsweise einer Steuerelektronik oder auch einer externen Antenne, die zum Empfangen beziehungsweise zum Senden von elektrischen Signalen beziehungsweise Funksignalen ausgebildet ist.In a further advantageous embodiment, it is provided that a coupling electrode is provided for capacitive coupling to at least one signal conductor. The coupling electrode can be galvanically or capacitively connected to other electronic components of the lock cylinder such as a control unit or an electronic control system or an external antenna, which is designed for receiving or transmitting electrical signals or radio signals.
Die Koppelelektrode ermöglicht vorteilhaft eine Einkopplung der betreffenden Signale in die Signalübertragungseinrichtung des erfindungsgemäßen Schließzylinders, um diese in einen anderen Bereich des Schließzylinders zu übertragen.The coupling electrode advantageously allows a coupling of the relevant signals in the signal transmission device of the lock cylinder according to the invention, in order to transfer them to another area of the lock cylinder.
Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass mindestens ein Signalleiter stirnseitig zumindest bereichsweise eine Koppelfläche für eine kapazitive Kopplung aufweist. Diese Koppelfläche kann vorteilhaft z.B. mit der vorstehend beschriebenen Koppelelektrode zur kapazitiven Ankopplung an den mindestens einen Signalleiter zusammenwirken.In a further advantageous embodiment, it is provided that at least one signal conductor has, at least in regions, a coupling surface for a capacitive coupling. This coupling surface may advantageously be e.g. interact with the coupling electrode described above for capacitive coupling to the at least one signal conductor.
Weitere Merkmale, Anwendungsmöglichkeiten und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung von Ausführungsbeispielen der Erfindung, die in den Figuren der Zeichnung dargestellt sind. Dabei bilden alle beschriebenen oder dargestellten Merkmale für sich oder in beliebiger Kombination den Gegenstand der Erfindung, unabhängig von ihrer Zusammenfassung in den Patentansprüchen oder deren Rückbeziehung sowie unabhängig von ihrer Formulierung beziehungsweise Darstellung in der Beschreibung beziehungsweise in der Zeichnung.Other features, applications and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of embodiments of the invention, which are illustrated in the figures of the drawing. All described or illustrated features, alone or in any combination form the subject matter of the invention, regardless of their summary in the claims or their dependency and regardless of their formulation or representation in the description or in the drawing.
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Figur 4 schematisch einen teilweisen Querschnitt eines Signalleiters gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform mit kapazitiver Ankopplung, -
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Figur 6 schematisch einen teilweisen Querschnitt von hülsenförmig ausgebildeten Signalleitern gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform, und -
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FIG. 2 FIG. 2 schematically a cross section of a signal conductor of a signal transmission device according to the invention, FIG. -
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FIG. 4 FIG. 2 schematically shows a partial cross section of a signal conductor according to a further embodiment with capacitive coupling, FIG. -
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FIG. 6 schematically a partial cross section of sleeve-shaped signal conductors according to another embodiment, and -
FIG. 7 schematically a side view of a lock cylinder according to another embodiment.
Der SchlieĂźzylinder 100 kann in an sich bekannter Weise in eine SchlieĂźeinrichtung (nicht gezeigt) integriert werden, die zum Einbau in ein TĂĽrblatt ausgebildet ist. In diesem Fall kann eine in
Um elektrische Signale innerhalb des Schließzylinders 100 zu übertragen, beispielsweise von einer ersten elektrischen Komponente (nicht gezeigt) des Schließzylinders 100 seiner zweiten elektrischen Komponente, ist erfindungsgemäß eine Signalübertragungseinrichtung 110 vorgesehen. Vorliegend erstreckt sich die Signalübertragungseinrichtung 110 nahezu über die gesamte Länge des Schließzylinders 100, so dass insbesondere eine Signalübertragung von dem Außenbereich A in den Innenbereich I ermöglicht ist. Auf diese Weise kann zum Beispiel ein elektronisches Steuergerät einer den Schließzylinder 100 aufweisenden Schließeinrichtung geschützt in dem dem Innenbereich I zugeordneten Teil des Schließzylinders 100, also in
Erfindungsgemäß weist die Signalübertragungseinrichtung 110 einen ersten Signalleiter 112 auf sowie einen zweiten Signalleiter 114. Die Signalleiter 112, 114 sind so relativ zueinander angeordnet, dass einander zugewandte Endabschnitte 112a, 114a der Signalleiter 112, 114 sich um eine vorgebbare Länge L überlappen. Dadurch wird vorteilhaft eine Koppelkapazität zwischen den Signalleitern 112, 114 in dem Überlappungsbereich L definiert, welche eine kapazitive Datenübertragungsstrecke darstellt. Insgesamt ermöglicht die erfindungsgemäße Signalübertragungseinrichtung 110 demnach die Übertragung von elektrischen Signalen über die elektrisch leitfähig ausgebildeten beziehungsweise elektrisch leitfähige Komponenten enthaltenden Signalleiter 112, 114, und die Signalübertragung zwischen den Signalleitern 112, 114 erfolgt in deren Endabschnitten 112a, 114a einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform zufolge mittels einer kapazitiven Kopplung, die durch den Überlappungsbereich L ermöglicht ist.According to the invention, the
Bei einer alternativen Ausführungsform kann auch eine galvanische Verbindung der Signalleiter 112, 114 untereinander, insbesondere in dem Überlappungsbereich L, vorgesehen sein. Die kapazitive Kopplung in dem Überlappungsbereich L bietet jedoch den Vorteil, dass Freiheitsgrade hinsichtlich der räumlichen Anordnung der Endabschnitte 112a, 114a zueinander gegeben sind und damit eine vereinfachte Montage möglich ist. Bei einer galvanischen Kopplung der Komponenten 112, 114 untereinander ist in der Regel ein etwas größerer konstruktiver Aufwand zur Sicherstellung der fortwährenden galvanischen Kontaktierung der Komponenten 112, 114 untereinander erforderlich.In an alternative embodiment, a galvanic connection of the
Besonders vorteilhaft ist jedoch in keinem Fall eine feste mechanische Verbindung der Komponenten 112, 114 untereinander beziehungsweise ihrer Endabschnitte 112a, 114a untereinander erforderlich, wie dies bei festverdrahteten Signalübertragungseinrichtungen von konventionellen Schließzylindern der Fall ist. Dadurch wird vorteilhaft ermöglicht, dass die Komponenten 112, 114 weitgehend frei zueinander bewegbar, insbesondere auch drehbar, sind, wodurch eine besonders einfache Montage und ein Toleranzausgleich möglich sind. Insbesondere kann somit auch eine Anpassung der Länge der Signalübertragungseinrichtung 110 an die Länge des Schließzylinders 100 und dergleichen erfolgen, ohne dass beispielsweise eine festverdrahtete Verbindung neu zu konfektionieren ist und dergleichen. Dadurch wird insbesondere auch eine Montage des Schließzylinders 100 im Feld vereinfacht.However, in no case is a fixed mechanical connection of the
Durch die Komponenten 1212, 1214 ist vorliegend ein erster Längsabschnitt 1210 des Signalleiters 1200 gebildet. Ein zweiter Längsabschnitt 1220 ist ebenfalls aus
Alternativ zu einer Steckverbindung kann auch eine Schraubverbindung und/oder eine Klebverbindung und dergleichen in Betracht kommen, um die unterschiedlichen Längsabschnitte 1210, 1220, 1230 untereinander zu verbinden beziehungsweise in ihrer Verbindungslage aneinander zu fixieren.As an alternative to a plug connection, a screw connection and / or an adhesive connection and the like may also be considered, in order to connect the different
Besonders vorteilhaft sind die Überstände der Komponenten 1212, 1214, 1222, 1224 in axialer Richtung so aufeinander abgestimmt, dass beim Ineinanderstecken der beiden Längsabschnitte 1210, 1220 eine galvanische Verbindung zwischen den Rohren 1212, 1222 realisierbar ist. Dies kann einerseits durch die entsprechenden Stirnflächen der Rohrabschnitte 1212, 1222 erfolgen. Alternativ oder ergänzend hierzu kann die Innenoberfläche der Komponente 1214 beispielsweise auch eine Metallisierungsschicht aufweisen, die als elektrischer Kontaktvermittler zwischen den Komponenten 1212, 1222 wirkt. Somit ist eine sichere Übertragung von elektrischen Signalen über den gesamten Signalleiter 1200 und seinen modularen Aufbau hinweg gewährleistet.Particularly advantageously, the projections of the
Bei einer weiteren Ausführungsform kann die Schichtdicke der Isolierschicht 1214 auch so groß gewählt werden, dass ein sich ergebendes Isolierschichtelement eine mechanische Verbindung zweier Komponenten 1212, 1222 miteinander ermöglicht, gleichsam als "Verbindungshülse" wirkt. In diesem Fall kann das Isolierschichtelement eine deutlich geringere als die in
Ebenfalls in
Die Koppelelektrode 1402 kann beispielsweise ebenfalls in dem Schließzylinder 100 angeordnet sein und ist bevorzugt gegenüber dem Grundkörper 100' (
Alternativ oder ergänzend kann die Koppelelektrode 1402 auch in einem Betätigungselement (Handknauf) bei einem als "Knaufzylinder" ausgebildeten Schließzylinder 100 angeordnet sein.Alternatively or additionally, the
Bei einer Ausführungsform kann die Konfiguration gemäß
Bei einer Ausführungsform kann die Konfiguration gemäß
Auch bei der Ausführungsform gemäß
Die erfindungsgemäße Signalübertragungseinrichtung 110 ermöglicht vorteilhaft eine Übertragung elektrischer Signale von der Einheit 170 zu der Einheit 180 und umgekehrt.The
Vorliegend ist auch ein Transponder 200 abgebildet, welcher drahtlos Steuersignale an die Einheit 170 sendet, beispielsweise um eine Schließeinrichtung, die den Schließzylinder 100 aufweist, zu steuern. Derartige Steuersignale können von der Einheit 170 empfangen und beispielsweise direkt in den ersten Signalleiter 112 der Signalübertragungseinrichtung 110 eingekoppelt werden. Hierzu kann beispielsweise eine Konfiguration gemäß
Die Signalübertragungseinrichtung 110 gemäß
Die Erfindung ermöglicht vorteilhaft eine effiziente elektrische Signalübertragung innerhalb eines überwiegend elektrisch leitfähige beziehungsweise metallische Komponenten aufweisenden Schließzylinders 100. Besonders bevorzugt können elektrische Signale nahezu über die gesamte Länge des Schließzylinders 100 übertragen werden.The invention advantageously makes possible an efficient electrical signal transmission within a
Eine besonders kleinbauende Konfiguration ergibt sich dann, wenn zumindest Teile 112, 114 der erfindungsgemäßen Signalübertragungseinrichtung 110 koaxial zu bestehenden Wellen, Hülsen und dergleichen des Schließzylinders 100 angeordnet sind. Beispielsweise kann eine ein Drehmoment auf den Schließbart übertragende Welle (nicht gezeigt) des Schließzylinders 100 als Hohlwelle ausgebildet sein, und radial innerhalb dieser Hohlwelle ist die erfindungsgemäße Signalübertragungseinrichtung 110 angeordnet.A particularly small-sized configuration results when at
Dadurch, dass der erfindungsgemäße Überlappungsbereich L nicht notwendig eine mechanische Verbindung, insbesondere eine feste mechanische Verbindung, der Komponenten 112, 114 zueinander erfordert, können die entsprechenden Endabschnitte 112a, 114a (
Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform kann die Koppelelektrode 1402 gemäß
Bei Verwendung einer kapazitiven Kopplung zwischen den Komponenten 112, 114 untereinander ist die Koppelfläche beziehungsweise der Überlappungsbereich L hinsichtlich seiner Länge bevorzugt so zu wählen, dass eine elektrische Koppelkapazität zwischen den Komponenten 112, 114 möglichst groß wird, um eine sichere Signalübertragung zu gewährleisten. Gleichzeitig ist eine Koppelkapazität zwischen einem oder beiden Signalleitern 112, 114 und dem Schließzylinder 100 beziehungsweise zu ihm gehörigen Komponenten, welche üblicherweise ein Massepotential darstellen bzw. damit verbunden sind, möglichst klein zu wählen, was beispielsweise durch eine entsprechend große Dicke einer Isolierschicht 1214 (
Mit anderen Worten ist die Koppelkapazität zwischen den Komponenten 112, 114 möglichst groß zu wählen, und die parasitäre Koppelkapazität zwischen den Komponenten 112, 100 beziehungsweise 114, 100 möglichst klein zu wählen.In other words, the coupling capacitance between the
Die Vorteile des erfindungsgemäßen Schließzylinders sind folgende: Es ist keine feste mechanische beziehungsweise konfektionierte Drahtverbindung zwischen einer Innenseite und einer Außenseite des Schließzylinders beziehungsweise entsprechenden Komponenten die Signalübertragungseinrichtung 110 erforderlich, wodurch sich eine günstige Montage des Schließzylinders 100, eine Änderbarkeit der Zylinderlänge vor Ort und dergleichen ergibt. Ferner ist ein Lesen von Zutrittsinformationen auf einer Innenseite und eine Übertragung beispielsweise per kapazitivem Nahfeld auf die Außenseite, also die elektronische Kommunikation von unterschiedlichen Komponenten 170, 180 im Bereich des Schließzylinders 100 einfach möglich. Überdies kann vorteilhaft eine bereits bestehende Kommunikationstechnologie verwendet werden, weil die erfindungsgemäße Signalübertragungseinrichtung 110 in einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform bestehende Signale aufnehmen und einfach weiterleiten kann.The advantages of the lock cylinder according to the invention are the following: There is no fixed mechanical or prefabricated wire connection between an inside and an outside of the lock cylinder or corresponding components of the
Ein weiterer besonderer Vorteil besteht darin, dass keine formschlĂĽssige und/oder kraftschlĂĽssige und/oder stoffschlĂĽssige Verbindung zwischen Komponenten 112, 114 der SignalĂĽbertragungseinrichtung 110 im Bereich der Innenseite I und der AuĂźenseite A erforderlich ist.Another particular advantage is that no positive and / or non-positive and / or material connection between
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