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EP3411893B1
EP3411893B1 EP17708262.5A EP17708262A EP3411893B1 EP 3411893 B1 EP3411893 B1 EP 3411893B1 EP 17708262 A EP17708262 A EP 17708262A EP 3411893 B1 EP3411893 B1 EP 3411893B1
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Rainer Ansorge
Murat TOKLU
Victor Mendez
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H25/00Switches with compound movement of handle or other operating part
    • H01H25/04Operating part movable angularly in more than one plane, e.g. joystick
    • H01H25/041Operating part movable angularly in more than one plane, e.g. joystick having a generally flat operating member depressible at different locations to operate different controls
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H23/00Tumbler or rocker switches, i.e. switches characterised by being operated by rocking an operating member in the form of a rocker button
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H25/00Switches with compound movement of handle or other operating part
    • H01H25/04Operating part movable angularly in more than one plane, e.g. joystick

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  • the present invention relates to an electrical installation device according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Such an installation device is from the document DE 102 33 331 C1 known.
  • Such installation devices are known in principle, but suffer from the disadvantage that when actuated, individual switching elements can be actuated more than once, or else various switching elements can be actuated at the same time.
  • the functionality is often fixed, so that only a single, predefined switching function is assigned to a switching element.
  • each switching element can be actuated individually by the actuating rocker, the actuating rocker being gimbal-mounted and pivotable about a first axis relative to a coupling element, which in turn is about a second , is pivotable relative to the installation housing to the first perpendicular axis.
  • each switching element is assigned a light source with which light can be emitted through the rocker switch.
  • the installation device With the installation device according to the invention it is initially ensured that when a switching element is actuated, other switching elements are not accidentally actuated, since the cardanic mounting of the actuating rocker via the coupling element ensures that only the area of the actuating rocker operated by the operator moves in the direction of the associated switching element moves, at the same time moving the remaining areas of the rocker switch away from the associated switching elements. At the same time, the cardanic mounting of the rocker switch ensures that none of the switching elements is actuated when the rocker switch is subjected to a central force.
  • each switching element is assigned its own lighting means, with which light can be emitted through the rocker switch, not only the function of the respective switching element can be visualized - for example by symbols or templates. Rather, it is also possible to visualize the actuation of the switching element itself by the lighting means, for example by the latter emitting brighter during the actual actuation than in a state of rest.
  • the electrical installation device can be programmed individually so that a wide variety of switching functions are assigned to the individual switching elements, with the switching functions being able to be visualized by the various lighting means that are assigned to the individual switching elements.
  • the set or desired switching functions can be visualized by inserting a template or film into the rocker switch, whereby the desired switching function can be changed or adapted at any time.
  • the rocker switch can have two diagonals in plan view, each switching element being arranged on a perpendicular to a diagonal.
  • each switching element is located in a plane which is perpendicular to the rocker switch and in which the diagonal lies.
  • each lighting means can also be arranged on a plumb line on a diagonal, whereby a good assignment of lighting means to switching element is ensured. It can be advantageous here if the switching element is further away from the center of the rocker switch than the associated lighting means, since in this case the switching element can be arranged as far as possible on the outside of the diagonal in order to optimize the tactile switching feel.
  • an actuating element can be provided for each switching element which extends through the coupling element and which, for example, is integrally connected to the actuating rocker.
  • an actuating element for each switching element that is integrally connected to the coupling element.
  • an actuating element can be cut free for each switching element in the coupling element. This means that only a single component has to be manufactured during production, namely the coupling element, which already contains the actuating elements as integrally connected and cut-free elements.
  • a screen in particular a conically widening screen, can be assigned to each lighting means.
  • a screen it is possible on the one hand to screen the light emitted by a lamp so that no stray light falls on adjacent areas.
  • the emitted light can be bundled and reflected with the aid of the screen, so that it only hits a desired section of the rocker switch.
  • an actuating element for actuating the associated switching element can be provided on the screen, so that by pressing the rocker switch, a force is exerted on the screen located behind the rocker switch and this force is applied to the screen with the aid of the actuating element provided on the screen Switching element is transmitted.
  • spring elements can be formed on the coupling element, which return the coupling element to its rest position after pivoting.
  • Such spring elements can be designed, for example, in the form of molded webs which are elastically bent when the coupling element is pivoted and thereby exert a restoring force on the coupling element in order to return it to a rest position.
  • spring elements can be integrally formed on the coupling element, which return the actuating rocker to its rest position after pivoting. This ensures that the rocker switch is always returned to its rest position when no force is exerted on it.
  • the spring elements can be formed by the screens so that they perform a double function, namely on the one hand serve as an optical screen and on the other hand as a spring element for resetting the rocker switch. If the actuating elements for actuating the switching elements are also molded onto the screens, the screens have a triple function, since they serve not only optical purposes but also mechanical resetting and mechanical actuation.
  • a spacer can be provided in the center of the actuating rocker and / or in the center of the coupling element, which spacer supports a central area of the actuating rocker and / or the coupling element against a component fixed to the housing.
  • This measure can serve to additionally support the rocker switch against a force exerted on its central area in order to prevent switching elements from being actuated undesirably. It is true that a movement of the rocker switch by applying force to its central area is already largely prevented by the cardanic mounting provided. Due to tolerances and the elasticity of parts, with corresponding external forces, however, a movement of the actuating rocker could still be possible under certain circumstances by applying force to its central area, which is prevented by a spacer provided in the central area.
  • an externally deflectable spring arm can be cut free on the built-in housing, with which a button arranged in the built-in housing can be actuated.
  • the electronics provided in the built-in housing can be reset in a simple manner without a tool having to be introduced into the interior of the housing.
  • the spring arm can be used to actuate a sabotage contact, which is then closed by means of the spring arm, for example, when the installation housing is properly installed in a receptacle.
  • Fig. 1 shows an exploded view of an electrical installation device comprising an installation housing 10 in which a control board 12 and a circuit board 14 are arranged.
  • an actuating rocker 20 is provided, which is mounted on the installation housing 10 via a coupling element 16.
  • a template 18 can be inserted between the actuating rocker 20 and the coupling element 16.
  • the built-in housing is designed as a flush-mounted housing which is provided on its rear side with two metal clips 22a and 22b in order to lock the installation device in the flush-mounted housing.
  • the built-in housing 10 can also be designed as a surface-mounted housing.
  • control board 12 is fastened in the housing 10 by means of two spring clips 24a and 24b cut free in the peripheral wall of the built-in housing 10, which spring back outward when the control board 12 is inserted and then return to their starting position after the control board 12 opens on the inside of the Installation housing 10 molded stops 26a and 26b rests.
  • an externally deflectable spring arm 28 is cut free on the back of the built-in housing 10, which has a cup-shaped recess 30 into which a tool or pin can be inserted in order to create an in the built-in housing 10 on the back of the control board by deflecting the spring arm 28 12 arranged micro button 32 to operate.
  • the control electronics provided on the control board can be reset, or it can be checked whether the built-in housing 10 is properly fastened in a receptacle.
  • control board 12 which enable the electrical installation device to be coupled to a bus system.
  • control board 12 On the back of the control board 12, it has two connecting pins 34 (in Fig. 1 only one connection pin can be seen), which extend outward through the installation housing 10 on the rear side (cf. Fig. 3 ) and enable connection of a plug-in element for power supply and data transmission.
  • the installation housing 10 is provided on the rear with a receiving opening 35 into which the plug-in element can be inserted in order to contact the connecting pins 34.
  • a receptacle 36 (cf. Fig. 5 ) arranged, can be inserted into the contact pins of a connector 38, which is located on the back of the circuit board 14.
  • the circuit board 14 is inserted into a frame-like opening formed on the front of the built-in housing 10, which is surrounded by a frame 40 formed on the front of the built-in housing 10, the contact pins of the plug 38 being inserted into the receptacle 36 of the control board 12 and thereby at Insertion of the circuit board 14 into the installation housing 10 to establish an electrical connection between the two circuit boards.
  • the square circuit board 14 has a larger area than the control board 12 and on the front side of the circuit board 14, a total of four switching elements 42 in the form of micro buttons are provided at its outermost corners.
  • the four switching elements 42 are part of a switching device which, with the aid of the control electronics provided on the control board 12, can trigger switching functions that can be assigned to the individual switching elements 42 as desired.
  • each individual switching element with the actuating rocker 20 it is gimbal-mounted via the coupling element 16 and can be pivoted about a first axis X relative to the coupling element 16.
  • the actuating rocker 20 is provided on its rear side with two pivot pins 44 which engage in corresponding receptacles on the coupling element 60 so that the actuating rocker 20 can be pivoted about the axis X relative to the coupling element 16.
  • the coupling element 16 itself is pivotable about a second pivot axis Y, which runs at right angles to the first pivot axis X and relative to the installation housing 20 Pivot pins 48 formed on the coupling element engage, so that the coupling element 16 can be pivoted about the axis Y relative to the installation housing 10.
  • each switching element 42 on the circuit board 14 is assigned a lighting means 50 with which light can be emitted through the coupling element 16, the template 18 and the rocker switch 20 to the front of the installation device.
  • the rocker switch 20 can be transparent, translucent or provided with openings.
  • the rocker switch 20 is square in the illustrated embodiment and has two diagonals, each switching element 42 as well as each lighting means 50 is arranged so that it is on a perpendicular to a diagonal.
  • the switching elements 42 are arranged as far as possible on the outside of the circuit board 14, so that each switching element 42 is further away from the center of the rocker switch 20 than the associated lighting means 50, which is located next to each switching element 42.
  • conically widening screens 52 are formed on the coupling element 16 (a total of six in the exemplary embodiment shown). In the assembled state, these screens rest with their front side on the rear side of the rocker switch 20 (cf. Fig. 2 ) and are cut free in the coupling element 16 and are only connected to the base body of the coupling element 16 via a resilient web 54.
  • the spring bars 54 exert a force on the actuating rocker 20 so that it returns to its rest position when an operator no longer exerts any force on the actuating rocker.
  • an actuating element in the form of a small web 60 is molded onto each (cf. Figs. 1 and 2 ), with the web 60 on the rear
  • resilient webs 62 are formed on the upper side and on the underside of the coupling element 16, the free ends of which rest on projections 64 which are formed on the outside of the frame 40.
  • the coupling element 16 In order to prevent an undesired actuation of a switching element 42 when a force is exerted centrally on the actuating rocker 20, the coupling element 16 is in its center with an integrally formed spacer 66 (cf. Figures 4 and 5 ), which rests on the circuit board 14, which is fixed to the housing in the installed state, and thereby supports a central area of the rocker switch 20 and the coupling element 16.
  • a transmitter 68 and a receiver 70 are provided on the front side of the circuit board 14 (cf. Fig. 1 and 5 ), with the help of which the control electronics can detect whether a user is approaching the installation device in order to activate it or put it into an awake state, for example by activating the lighting means 50 to indicate to the user which control functions are given.
  • the coupling element 16 has two passage openings 72 and 74, approximately in alignment with the pivot axis X, with which corresponding openings in the template 18 are aligned.
  • the installation device described above is approached by a user, this is registered by the receiver 70, which the receives radiation emitted by transmitter 68 that has been reflected from a user.
  • the controller can then put the installation device into a standby state by activating the lighting means 50, for example. If then, for example, the upper left quadrant of the rocker switch 20 is pressed, it pivots both around the pivot axis X relative to the coupling element 16 and the coupling element 16 pivoted around the pivot axis Y relative to the installation housing 10, so that the screen 52 of the associated Actuating element 60 formed on the lighting means 50 presses on the switching element 42 and triggers a switching command.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein elektrisches Installationsgerät nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1. Ein derartiges Installationsgerät ist aus dem Dokument DE 102 33 331 C1 bekannt.The present invention relates to an electrical installation device according to the preamble of claim 1. Such an installation device is from the document DE 102 33 331 C1 known.

Derartige Installationsgeräte sind grundsätzlich bekannt, leiden jedoch an dem Nachteil, dass es bei Betätigung ungewünscht zu einer Mehrfachbetätigung einzelner Schaltelemente oder aber zu einer gleichzeitigen Betätigung verschiedener Schaltelemente kommen kann. Zudem ist bei bekannten elektrischen Installationsgeräten die Funktionalität häufig festgelegt, so dass einem Schaltelement nur eine einzige, vordefinierte Schaltfunktion zugeordnet ist.Such installation devices are known in principle, but suffer from the disadvantage that when actuated, individual switching elements can be actuated more than once, or else various switching elements can be actuated at the same time. In addition, in known electrical installation devices, the functionality is often fixed, so that only a single, predefined switching function is assigned to a switching element.

Es ist die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, ein elektrisches Installationsgerät der eingangs genannten Art derart weiterzubilden, dass eine erhöhte Schaltsicherheit gegeben ist und für den Benutzer eine vereinfachte und zuverlässige Bedienbarkeit geschaffen ist.It is the object of the present invention to develop an electrical installation device of the type mentioned at the beginning in such a way that there is increased switching reliability and simplified and reliable operability is created for the user.

Die Lösung dieser Aufgabe erfolgt durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 und insbesondere dadurch, dass die zumindest drei Schaltelemente von der Betätigungswippe einzeln betätigbar sind, wobei die Betätigungswippe kardanisch gelagert ist und um eine erste Achse relativ zu einem Koppelelement verschwenkbar ist, das wiederum um eine zweite, zu der ersten rechtwinklig verlaufende Achse relativ zu dem Einbaugehäuse verschwenkbar ist. Zusätzlich ist jedem Schaltelement ein Leuchtmittel zugeordnet, mit dem Licht durch die Betätigungswippe hindurch abstrahlbar ist.This object is achieved by the features of claim 1 and in particular in that the at least three switching elements can be actuated individually by the actuating rocker, the actuating rocker being gimbal-mounted and pivotable about a first axis relative to a coupling element, which in turn is about a second , is pivotable relative to the installation housing to the first perpendicular axis. In addition, each switching element is assigned a light source with which light can be emitted through the rocker switch.

Mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Installationsgerät ist zunächst sichergestellt, dass bei Betätigung eines Schaltelementes andere Schaltelemente nicht versehentlich auch betätigt werden, da durch die kardanische Lagerung der Betätigungswippe über das Koppelelement dafür gesorgt ist, dass sich nur der vom Bediener betätigte Bereich der Betätigungswippe in Richtung des zugehörigen Schaltelementes bewegt, wobei sich gleichzeitig die übrigen Bereiche der Betätigungswippe von den zugeordneten Schaltelementen weg bewegen. Gleichzeitig sorgt die kardanische Lagerung der Betätigungswippe dafür, dass bei einer mittigen Kraftbeaufschlagung der Betätigungswippe keines der Schaltelemente betätigt wird.With the installation device according to the invention it is initially ensured that when a switching element is actuated, other switching elements are not accidentally actuated, since the cardanic mounting of the actuating rocker via the coupling element ensures that only the area of the actuating rocker operated by the operator moves in the direction of the associated switching element moves, at the same time moving the remaining areas of the rocker switch away from the associated switching elements. At the same time, the cardanic mounting of the rocker switch ensures that none of the switching elements is actuated when the rocker switch is subjected to a central force.

Da jedem Schaltelement ein eigenes Leuchtmittel zugeordnet ist, mit dem Licht durch die Betätigungswippe hindurch abstrahlbar ist, kann nicht nur die Funktion des jeweiligen Schaltelementes - beispielsweise durch Symbole oder Schablonen - visualisiert werden. Vielmehr ist es auch möglich, die Betätigung des Schaltelementes selbst durch das Leuchtmittel zu visualisieren, beispielsweise indem dieses während der tatsächlichen Betätigung heller abstrahlt als in einem Ruhezustand.Since each switching element is assigned its own lighting means, with which light can be emitted through the rocker switch, not only the function of the respective switching element can be visualized - for example by symbols or templates. Rather, it is also possible to visualize the actuation of the switching element itself by the lighting means, for example by the latter emitting brighter during the actual actuation than in a state of rest.

Das elektrische Installationsgerät lässt sich individuell programmieren, so dass den einzelnen Schaltelementen unterschiedlichste Schaltfunktionen zugeordnet sind, wobei durch die verschiedenen Leuchtmittel, die den einzelnen Schaltelementen zugeordnet sind, eine Visualisierung der Schaltfunktionen erfolgen kann. Durch Einlegen einer Schablone oder Folie in die Betätigungswippe lassen sich die eingestellten bzw. gewünschten Schaltfunktionen visualisieren, wobei die gewünschte Schaltfunktion jederzeit abgeändert bzw. angepasst werden kann.The electrical installation device can be programmed individually so that a wide variety of switching functions are assigned to the individual switching elements, with the switching functions being able to be visualized by the various lighting means that are assigned to the individual switching elements. The set or desired switching functions can be visualized by inserting a template or film into the rocker switch, whereby the desired switching function can be changed or adapted at any time.

Vorteilhafte Ausführungsformen der Erfindung sind in der Beschreibung, der Zeichnung sowie den Unteransprüchen beschrieben.Advantageous embodiments of the invention are described in the description, the drawing and the subclaims.

Nach einer ersten vorteilhaften Ausführungsform kann die Betätigungswippe in Draufsicht zwei Diagonalen aufweisen, wobei jedes Schaltelement auf einem Lot auf eine Diagonale angeordnet ist. Mit anderen Worten befindet sich jedes Schaltelement in einer Ebene, die senkrecht auf der Betätigungswippe steht und in der die Diagonale liegt. Auf diese Weise ist eine symmetrische Anordnung geschaffen, insbesondere wenn die Lage der Schaltelemente vom Zentrum der Betätigungswippe gleich weit beabstandet ist, wobei durch Wahl eines möglichst großen Abstandes zum Zentrum der Betätigungswippe ein größtmöglicher Hebelarm geschaffen werden kann, der das taktile Gefühl für einen Bediener optimiert.According to a first advantageous embodiment, the rocker switch can have two diagonals in plan view, each switching element being arranged on a perpendicular to a diagonal. In other words, each switching element is located in a plane which is perpendicular to the rocker switch and in which the diagonal lies. In this way, a symmetrical arrangement is created, especially if the position of the switching elements is equidistant from the center of the rocker switch, whereby the largest possible lever arm can be created by choosing the greatest possible distance from the center of the rocker switch, which optimizes the tactile feeling for an operator .

Nach einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform kann auch jedes Leuchtmittel auf einem Lot auf eine Diagonale angeordnet sein, wodurch eine gute Zuordnung von Leuchtmittel zu Schaltelement sichergestellt ist. Hierbei kann es vorteilhaft sein, wenn das Schaltelement vom Zentrum der Betätigungswippe weiter entfernt ist als das zugeordnete Leuchtmittel, da in diesem Fall das Schaltelement so weit wie möglich außen auf der Diagonalen angeordnet werden kann, um das taktile Schaltgefühl zu optimieren.According to a further advantageous embodiment, each lighting means can also be arranged on a plumb line on a diagonal, whereby a good assignment of lighting means to switching element is ensured. It can be advantageous here if the switching element is further away from the center of the rocker switch than the associated lighting means, since in this case the switching element can be arranged as far as possible on the outside of the diagonal in order to optimize the tactile switching feel.

Zur Betätigung der einzelnen Schaltelemente kann für jedes Schaltelement ein Betätigungselement vorgesehen sein, das sich durch das Koppelelement hindurch erstreckt und das beispielsweise mit der Betätigungswippe einstückig verbunden ist. Alternativ ist es möglich, für jedes Schaltelement ein Betätigungselement vorzusehen, das mit dem Koppelelement einstückig verbunden ist. Hierbei kann nach einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform für jedes Schaltelement in dem Koppelelement ein Betätigungselement freigeschnitten sein. Dies bedeutet, dass bei der Herstellung nur ein einziges Bauteil gefertigt werden muss, nämlich das Koppelelement, welches bereits die Betätigungselemente als einstückig verbundene und freigeschnittene Elemente enthält.To actuate the individual switching elements, an actuating element can be provided for each switching element which extends through the coupling element and which, for example, is integrally connected to the actuating rocker. Alternatively, it is possible to provide an actuating element for each switching element that is integrally connected to the coupling element. According to a further advantageous embodiment, an actuating element can be cut free for each switching element in the coupling element. This means that only a single component has to be manufactured during production, namely the coupling element, which already contains the actuating elements as integrally connected and cut-free elements.

Nach einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform kann jedem Leuchtmittel ein sich insbesondere konisch erweiternder Schirm zugeordnet sein. Mit einem solchen Schirm ist es möglich, einerseits das von einem Leuchtmittel abgestrahlte Licht abzuschirmen, so dass kein Streulicht auf benachbarte Bereiche fällt. Andererseits lässt sich das abgestrahlte Licht mit Hilfe des Schirms bündeln und reflektieren, so dass dieses nur auf einen gewünschten Abschnitt der Betätigungswippe auftrifft.According to a further advantageous embodiment, a screen, in particular a conically widening screen, can be assigned to each lighting means. With such a screen it is possible on the one hand to screen the light emitted by a lamp so that no stray light falls on adjacent areas. On the other hand, the emitted light can be bundled and reflected with the aid of the screen, so that it only hits a desired section of the rocker switch.

Nach einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform kann an dem Schirm ein Betätigungselement zur Betätigung des zugeordneten Schaltelementes vorgesehen sein, so dass durch Druck auf die Betätigungswippe eine Kraft auf den hinter der Betätigungswippe liegenden Schirm ausgeübt wird und diese Kraft mit Hilfe des an dem Schirm vorgesehenen Betätigungselementes auf das Schaltelement übertragen wird.According to a further advantageous embodiment, an actuating element for actuating the associated switching element can be provided on the screen, so that by pressing the rocker switch, a force is exerted on the screen located behind the rocker switch and this force is applied to the screen with the aid of the actuating element provided on the screen Switching element is transmitted.

Nach einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform können an dem Koppelelement Federelemente angeformt sein, die das Koppelelement nach einer Verschwenkung in seine Ruhelage zurückführen. Derartige Federelemente lassen sich beispielsweise in Form von angeformten Stegen ausbilden, die bei einem Verschwenken des Koppelelementes elastisch verbogen werden und hierdurch eine Rückstellkraft auf das Koppelelement ausüben, um dieses in eine Ruhelage zurückzuführen.According to a further advantageous embodiment, spring elements can be formed on the coupling element, which return the coupling element to its rest position after pivoting. Such spring elements can be designed, for example, in the form of molded webs which are elastically bent when the coupling element is pivoted and thereby exert a restoring force on the coupling element in order to return it to a rest position.

Nach einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform können an dem Koppelelement Federelemente angeformt sein, welche die Betätigungswippe nach einem Verschwenken in ihre Ruhelage zurückführen. Auf diese Weise ist sichergestellt, dass die Betätigungswippe stets in ihre Ruhelage zurückgeführt wird, wenn auf diese keine Kraft ausgeübt wird. Nach einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform können die Federelemente durch die Schirme gebildet sein, so dass diese eine Doppelfunktion ausüben, nämlich einerseits als optischer Schirm dienen und andererseits als Federelement zum Rückstellen der Betätigungswippe. Wenn an den Schirmen auch noch die Betätigungselemente zum Betätigen der Schaltelemente angeformt sind, besitzen die Schirme eine Dreifachfunktion, da sie nicht nur optischen Zwecken sondern auch einer mechanischen Rückstellung sowie einer mechanischen Betätigung dienen.According to a further advantageous embodiment, spring elements can be integrally formed on the coupling element, which return the actuating rocker to its rest position after pivoting. This ensures that the rocker switch is always returned to its rest position when no force is exerted on it. According to a further advantageous embodiment, the spring elements can be formed by the screens so that they perform a double function, namely on the one hand serve as an optical screen and on the other hand as a spring element for resetting the rocker switch. If the actuating elements for actuating the switching elements are also molded onto the screens, the screens have a triple function, since they serve not only optical purposes but also mechanical resetting and mechanical actuation.

Nach einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform kann im Zentrum der Betätigungswippe und/oder im Zentrum des Koppelelementes ein Abstandshalter vorgesehen sein, der einen zentralen Bereich der Betätigungswippe und/oder des Koppelelementes gegen ein gehäusefestes Bauteil abstützt. Diese Maßnahme kann dazu dienen, die Betätigungswippe zusätzlich gegen eine auf ihren zentralen Bereich ausgeübte Kraft abzustützen, um zu verhindern, dass Schaltelemente unerwünscht betätigt werden. Zwar ist eine Bewegung der Betätigungswippe durch Kraftbeaufschlagung ihres zentralen Bereichs an sich durch die vorgesehene kardanische Lagerung bereits weitgehend verhindert. Durch Toleranzen und durch die Elastizität von Teilen könnte bei entsprechenden äußeren Kräften jedoch unter Umständen dennoch eine Bewegung der Betätigungswippe durch Kraftbeaufschlagung ihres mittigen Bereiches möglich werden, was durch einen im zentralen Bereich vorgesehenen Abstandshalter jedoch verhindert ist.According to a further advantageous embodiment, a spacer can be provided in the center of the actuating rocker and / or in the center of the coupling element, which spacer supports a central area of the actuating rocker and / or the coupling element against a component fixed to the housing. This measure can serve to additionally support the rocker switch against a force exerted on its central area in order to prevent switching elements from being actuated undesirably. It is true that a movement of the rocker switch by applying force to its central area is already largely prevented by the cardanic mounting provided. Due to tolerances and the elasticity of parts, with corresponding external forces, however, a movement of the actuating rocker could still be possible under certain circumstances by applying force to its central area, which is prevented by a spacer provided in the central area.

Nach einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform kann an dem Einbaugehäuse ein von außen auslenkbarer Federarm freigeschnitten sein, mit dem ein in dem Einbaugehäuse angeordneter Taster betätigbar ist. Hierdurch kann auf einfache Weise beispielsweise ein Rückstellen der in dem Einbaugehäuse vorgesehenen Elektronik vorgenommen werden, ohne dass ein Werkzeug in das Innere des Gehäuses eingebracht werden muss. Auch ist es möglich, den Federarm zur Betätigung eines Sabotagekontaktes einzusetzen, der beispielsweise dann mittels des Federarms geschlossen wird, wenn das Einbaugehäuse ordnungsgemäß in einer Aufnahme verbaut ist.According to a further advantageous embodiment, an externally deflectable spring arm can be cut free on the built-in housing, with which a button arranged in the built-in housing can be actuated. In this way, for example, the electronics provided in the built-in housing can be reset in a simple manner without a tool having to be introduced into the interior of the housing. It is also possible to use the spring arm to actuate a sabotage contact, which is then closed by means of the spring arm, for example, when the installation housing is properly installed in a receptacle.

Nachfolgend wird die vorliegende Erfindung rein beispielhaft anhand einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform und unter Bezugnahme die beigefügten Zeichnungen beschrieben. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine Explosionsdarstellung eines elektrischen Installationsgeräts;
Fig. 2
eine Querschnittsansicht entlang der Linie D-D von Fig. 3;
Fig. 3
eine Rückansicht des elektrischen Installationsgeräts von Fig. 1;
Fig. 4
eine Schnittansicht entlang der Linie A-A von Fig. 3; und
Fig. 5
eine Schnittansicht entlang der Linie B-B von Fig. 3.
The present invention is described below purely by way of example using an advantageous embodiment and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show it:
Fig. 1
an exploded view of an electrical installation device;
Fig. 2
a cross-sectional view along line DD of FIG Fig. 3 ;
Fig. 3
a rear view of the electrical installation device of Fig. 1 ;
Fig. 4
a sectional view along the line AA of Fig. 3 ; and
Fig. 5
a sectional view along the line BB of Fig. 3 .

Fig. 1 zeigt eine Explosionsdarstellung eines elektrischen Installationsgerätes, das ein Einbaugehäuse 10 umfasst, in dem eine Steuerungsplatine 12 und eine Schaltplatine 14 angeordnet sind. Zur Betätigung von auf der Schaltplatine 14 angeordneten Schaltelementen ist eine Betätigungswippe 20 vorgesehen, die über ein Koppelelement 16 an dem Einbaugehäuse 10 gelagert ist. Zwischen Betätigungswippe 20 und Koppelelement 16 kann eine Schablone 18 eingelegt werden. Fig. 1 shows an exploded view of an electrical installation device comprising an installation housing 10 in which a control board 12 and a circuit board 14 are arranged. To actuate switching elements arranged on the circuit board 14, an actuating rocker 20 is provided, which is mounted on the installation housing 10 via a coupling element 16. A template 18 can be inserted between the actuating rocker 20 and the coupling element 16.

Das Einbaugehäuse ist bei der dargestellten Ausführungsform als Unterputzgehäuse ausgebildet, das an seiner Rückseite mit zwei Metallklammern 22a und 22b versehen ist, um das Installationsgerät in dem Unterputzgehäuse zu arretieren. Nach einer alternativen Ausführungsform kann jedoch das Einbaugehäuse 10 auch als Aufputzgehäuse ausgebildet sein.In the embodiment shown, the built-in housing is designed as a flush-mounted housing which is provided on its rear side with two metal clips 22a and 22b in order to lock the installation device in the flush-mounted housing. According to an alternative embodiment, however, the built-in housing 10 can also be designed as a surface-mounted housing.

Wie insbesondere die Fig. 1 und Fig. 5 verdeutlichen, ist die Steuerungsplatine 12 in dem Gehäuse 10 mittels zweier in der Umfangswand des Einbaugehäuses 10 freigeschnittener Federclipse 24a und 24b befestigt, die beim Einschieben der Steuerungsplatine 12 nach außen zurückfedern und anschließend in ihre Ausgangsstellung zurückkehren, nachdem die Steuerungsplatine 12 auf an der Innenseite des Einbaugehäuses 10 angeformten Anschlägen 26a und 26b aufliegt.Like in particular the Fig. 1 and Fig. 5 To illustrate, the control board 12 is fastened in the housing 10 by means of two spring clips 24a and 24b cut free in the peripheral wall of the built-in housing 10, which spring back outward when the control board 12 is inserted and then return to their starting position after the control board 12 opens on the inside of the Installation housing 10 molded stops 26a and 26b rests.

Wie insbesondere die Fig. 2 und Fig. 3 verdeutlichen, ist an der Rückseite des Einbaugehäuses 10 ein von außen auslenkbarer Federarm 28 freigeschnitten, der eine napfförmige Ausnehmung 30 aufweist, in die ein Werkzeug oder Stift eingesteckt werden kann, um durch Auslenken des Federarms 28 einen in dem Einbaugehäuse 10 auf der Rückseite der Steuerplatine 12 angeordneten Mikrotaster 32 zu betätigen. Hierdurch kann eine Rückstellung der auf der Steuerplatine vorgesehenen Steuerelektronik vorgenommen werden oder aber es kann überprüft werden, ob das Einbaugehäuse 10 ordnungsgemäß in einer Aufnahme befestigt ist.Like in particular the Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 To illustrate, an externally deflectable spring arm 28 is cut free on the back of the built-in housing 10, which has a cup-shaped recess 30 into which a tool or pin can be inserted in order to create an in the built-in housing 10 on the back of the control board by deflecting the spring arm 28 12 arranged micro button 32 to operate. In this way, the control electronics provided on the control board can be reset, or it can be checked whether the built-in housing 10 is properly fastened in a receptacle.

Im Übrigen sind auf der Steuerplatine 12 verschiedene elektronische Bauteile und Prozessoren vorgesehen, die eine Ankopplung des elektrischen Installationsgerätes an ein Bussystem ermöglichen. Auf der Rückseite der Steuerplatine 12 weist diese zwei Anschlussstifte 34 auf (in Fig. 1 ist nur ein Anschlussstift zu sehen), die sich durch das Einbaugehäuse 10 an der Rückseite nach außen erstrecken (vgl. Fig. 3) und einen Anschluss eines Steckelementes zur Spannungsversorgung und zur Datenübertragung ermöglichen. Zu diesem Zweck ist das Einbaugehäuse 10 an der Rückseite mit einer Aufnahmeöffnung 35 versehen, in die das Steckelement eingesteckt werden kann, um die Anschlussstifte 34 zu kontaktieren.In addition, various electronic components and processors are provided on the control board 12, which enable the electrical installation device to be coupled to a bus system. On the back of the control board 12, it has two connecting pins 34 (in Fig. 1 only one connection pin can be seen), which extend outward through the installation housing 10 on the rear side (cf. Fig. 3 ) and enable connection of a plug-in element for power supply and data transmission. For this purpose, the installation housing 10 is provided on the rear with a receiving opening 35 into which the plug-in element can be inserted in order to contact the connecting pins 34.

Auf der Steuerplatine 12 ist darüber hinaus eine Aufnahme 36 (vgl. Fig. 5) angeordnet, in die Kontaktstifte eines Steckers 38 eingesetzt werden können, der sich auf der Rückseite der Schaltplatine 14 befindet.In addition, a receptacle 36 (cf. Fig. 5 ) arranged, can be inserted into the contact pins of a connector 38, which is located on the back of the circuit board 14.

Die Schaltplatine 14 wird in eine an der Vorderseite des Einbaugehäuses 10 angeformte rahmenartige Öffnung eingesetzt, die von einem an der Vorderseite des Einbaugehäuses 10 angeformten Rahmen 40 umgeben ist, wobei die Kontaktstifte des Steckers 38 in die Aufnahme 36 der Steuerplatine 12 eingesteckt werden und dadurch beim Einsetzen der Schaltplatine 14 in das Einbaugehäuse 10 eine elektrische Verbindung zwischen den beiden Platinen herstellen.The circuit board 14 is inserted into a frame-like opening formed on the front of the built-in housing 10, which is surrounded by a frame 40 formed on the front of the built-in housing 10, the contact pins of the plug 38 being inserted into the receptacle 36 of the control board 12 and thereby at Insertion of the circuit board 14 into the installation housing 10 to establish an electrical connection between the two circuit boards.

Wie Fig. 1 verdeutlicht, besitzt die quadratische Schaltplatine 14 eine größere Fläche als die Steuerplatine 12 und auf der Vorderseite der Schaltplatine 14 sind an deren äußersten Ecken insgesamt vier Schaltelemente 42 in Form von Mikrotastern vorgesehen. Die vier Schaltelemente 42 sind Bestandteil einer Schalteinrichtung, die mit Hilfe der auf der Steuerplatine 12 vorgesehenen Steuerelektronik Schaltfunktionen auslösen kann, die den einzelnen Schaltelementen 42 beliebig zugeordnet werden können.As Fig. 1 clearly shows, the square circuit board 14 has a larger area than the control board 12 and on the front side of the circuit board 14, a total of four switching elements 42 in the form of micro buttons are provided at its outermost corners. The four switching elements 42 are part of a switching device which, with the aid of the control electronics provided on the control board 12, can trigger switching functions that can be assigned to the individual switching elements 42 as desired.

Um eine einzelne Einfachbetätigung jedes einzelnen Schaltelementes mit der Betätigungswippe 20 zu ermöglichen, ist diese über das Koppelelement 16 kardanisch gelagert und um eine erste Achse X relativ zu dem Koppelelement 16 verschwenkbar. Hierzu ist die Betätigungswippe 20 an ihrer Rückseite mit zwei Schwenkzapfen 44 versehen, die in entsprechende Aufnahmen an dem Koppelelement 60 eingreifen, so dass die Betätigungswippe 20 relativ zu den Koppelelement 16 um die Achse X verschwenkbar ist.In order to enable a single single actuation of each individual switching element with the actuating rocker 20, it is gimbal-mounted via the coupling element 16 and can be pivoted about a first axis X relative to the coupling element 16. For this purpose, the actuating rocker 20 is provided on its rear side with two pivot pins 44 which engage in corresponding receptacles on the coupling element 60 so that the actuating rocker 20 can be pivoted about the axis X relative to the coupling element 16.

Das Koppelelement 16 selbst ist um eine zweite Schwenkachse Y verschwenkbar, die rechtwinklig zu der ersten Schwenkachse X verläuft und zwar relativ zu dem Einbaugehäuse 20. Hierzu weist das Einbaugehäuse 20 im Bereich des Rahmens 40 eine obere und eine untere Schwenkaufnahme 46 auf, in die zwei an dem Koppelelement angeformte Schwenkzapfen 48 eingreifen, so dass das Koppelelement 16 um die Achse Y relativ zum Einbaugehäuse 10 verschwenkbar ist.The coupling element 16 itself is pivotable about a second pivot axis Y, which runs at right angles to the first pivot axis X and relative to the installation housing 20 Pivot pins 48 formed on the coupling element engage, so that the coupling element 16 can be pivoted about the axis Y relative to the installation housing 10.

Wie Fig. 1 weiterhin verdeutlicht, ist jedem Schaltelement 42 auf der Schaltplatine 14 ein Leuchtmittel 50 zugeordnet, mit dem Licht durch das Koppelelement 16, die Schablone 18 und die Betätigungswippe 20 hindurch zur Vorderseite des Installationsgerätes abstrahlbar ist. Zu diesem Zweck kann die Betätigungswippe 20 transparent, transluzent oder mit Durchbrüchen versehen sein.As Fig. 1 further clarified, each switching element 42 on the circuit board 14 is assigned a lighting means 50 with which light can be emitted through the coupling element 16, the template 18 and the rocker switch 20 to the front of the installation device. For this purpose, the rocker switch 20 can be transparent, translucent or provided with openings.

Wie insbesondere Fig. 1 zeigt, ist die Betätigungswippe 20 bei dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel quadratisch ausgebildet und weist zwei Diagonalen auf, wobei sowohl jedes Schaltelement 42 wie auch jedes Leuchtmittel 50 so angeordnet ist, dass es sich auf einem Lot auf eine Diagonale befindet. Dabei sind die Schaltelemente 42 so weit wie möglich an der Außenseite der Schaltplatine 14 angeordnet, so dass jedes Schaltelement 42 vom Zentrum der Betätigungswippe 20 weiter entfernt ist als das zugeordnete Leuchtmittel 50, welches sich neben jedem Schaltelement 42 befindet.How in particular Fig. 1 shows, the rocker switch 20 is square in the illustrated embodiment and has two diagonals, each switching element 42 as well as each lighting means 50 is arranged so that it is on a perpendicular to a diagonal. The switching elements 42 are arranged as far as possible on the outside of the circuit board 14, so that each switching element 42 is further away from the center of the rocker switch 20 than the associated lighting means 50, which is located next to each switching element 42.

Um das von den Leuchtmitteln 50 abgegebene Licht abzuschirmen und zu reflektieren, sind an dem Koppelelement 16 (bei dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel insgesamt sechs) sich konisch erweiternde Schirme 52 angeformt. Diese Schirme liegen im zusammengebauten Zustand mit ihrer Vorderseite an der Rückseite der Betätigungswippe 20 auf (vgl. Fig. 2) und sind in dem Koppelelement 16 freigeschnitten und jeweils nur über einen federnden Steg 54 mit dem Grundkörper des Koppelelementes 16 verbunden. Bei einer Auslenkung der Betätigungswippe 20 um die Achse X üben die Federstege 54 eine Kraft auf die Betätigungswippe 20 aus, so dass diese wieder in ihre Ruhelage zurückkehrt, wenn keine Kraft mehr von einem Bediener auf die Betätigungswippe ausgeübt wird.In order to shield and reflect the light emitted by the lighting means 50, conically widening screens 52 are formed on the coupling element 16 (a total of six in the exemplary embodiment shown). In the assembled state, these screens rest with their front side on the rear side of the rocker switch 20 (cf. Fig. 2 ) and are cut free in the coupling element 16 and are only connected to the base body of the coupling element 16 via a resilient web 54. When the actuating rocker 20 is deflected about the axis X, the spring bars 54 exert a force on the actuating rocker 20 so that it returns to its rest position when an operator no longer exerts any force on the actuating rocker.

An der Rückseite der vier äußeren Schirme 52 (den zwei mittleren Schirmen ist kein Schaltelement zugeordnet) ist jeweils ein Betätigungselement in Form eines kleinen Steges 60 angeformt (vgl. Fig. 1 und 2), wobei der Steg 60 auf das hinter ihm befindliche Schaltelement 42 drückt, wenn auf dem entsprechenden Sektor der Betätigungswippe 20 eine Kraft ausgeübt wird.On the back of the four outer screens 52 (no switching element is assigned to the two middle screens), an actuating element in the form of a small web 60 is molded onto each (cf. Figs. 1 and 2 ), with the web 60 on the rear The switching element 42 located there presses when a force is exerted on the corresponding sector of the rocker switch 20.

Für eine Rückstellung des Koppelelementes 16 in seine Ruhelage sind an der Oberseite und an der Unterseite des Koppelelementes 16 federnde Stege 62 angeformt, die mit ihren freien Enden auf Vorsprüngen 64 aufliegen, die an der Außenseite des Rahmens 40 angeformt sind.To return the coupling element 16 to its rest position, resilient webs 62 are formed on the upper side and on the underside of the coupling element 16, the free ends of which rest on projections 64 which are formed on the outside of the frame 40.

Um zu verhindern, dass bei einer mittig auf die Betätigungswippe 20 ausgeübten Kraft ungewünscht eine Betätigung eines Schaltelementes 42 erfolgt, ist das Koppelelement 16 in seinem Zentrum mit einem angeformten Abstandhalter 66 (vgl. Fig. 4 und 5) versehen, der auf der im eingebauten Zustand gehäusefesten Schaltplatine 14 aufliegt und dadurch einen zentralen Bereich der Betätigungswippe 20 und des Koppelelementes 16 abstützt.In order to prevent an undesired actuation of a switching element 42 when a force is exerted centrally on the actuating rocker 20, the coupling element 16 is in its center with an integrally formed spacer 66 (cf. Figures 4 and 5 ), which rests on the circuit board 14, which is fixed to the housing in the installed state, and thereby supports a central area of the rocker switch 20 and the coupling element 16.

Schließlich sind an der Vorderseite der Schaltplatine 14 ein Sender 68 und ein Empfänger 70 vorgesehen (vgl. Fig. 1 und 5), mit deren Hilfe durch die Steuerelektronik erkannt werden kann, ob sich ein Benutzer dem Installationsgerät nähert, um dieses zu aktivieren bzw. in einen Wachzustand zu versetzen, indem beispielsweise die Leuchtmittel 50 aktiviert werden, um dem Benutzer anzuzeigen, welche Steuerungsfunktionen gegeben sind. Um den Durchtritt von (nicht sichtbarer) Strahlung von dem Sender 68 zu dem Empfänger 70 zu ermöglichen, weist das Koppelelement 16 etwa fluchtend zur Schwenkachse X zwei Durchtrittsöffnungen 72 und 74 auf, mit denen entsprechende Öffnungen in der Schablone 18 fluchten. An der Rückseite des Betätigungselementes 60 sind im Bereich der Öffnungen der Schablone 18 zwei Ringstege 76, 78 (vgl. Fig. 5) angeformt, die eine Zentrierung der Schablone 18 ermöglichen.Finally, a transmitter 68 and a receiver 70 are provided on the front side of the circuit board 14 (cf. Fig. 1 and 5 ), with the help of which the control electronics can detect whether a user is approaching the installation device in order to activate it or put it into an awake state, for example by activating the lighting means 50 to indicate to the user which control functions are given. In order to enable (invisible) radiation to pass from the transmitter 68 to the receiver 70, the coupling element 16 has two passage openings 72 and 74, approximately in alignment with the pivot axis X, with which corresponding openings in the template 18 are aligned. On the back of the actuating element 60, in the area of the openings of the template 18, there are two ring webs 76, 78 (cf. Fig. 5 ) that allow the template 18 to be centered.

Wenn bei dem vorstehend beschriebenen Installationsgerät eine Annäherung durch einen Benutzer erfolgt, wird dies von dem Empfänger 70 registriert, der die vom Sender 68 abgegebene Strahlung empfängt, die von einem Benutzer reflektiert worden ist. Anschließend kann die Steuerung das Installationsgerät in einen Bereitschaftszustand versetzen, indem beispielsweise die Leuchtmittel 50 aktiviert werden. Wenn anschließend beispielsweise auf den linken oberen Quadranten der Betätigungswippe 20 gedrückt wird, verschwenkt diese sowohl um die Schwenkachse X relativ zu dem Koppelelement 16 und das Koppelelement 16 verschwenkt um die Schwenkachse Y relativ zu dem Einbaugehäuse 10, so dass das an dem Schirm 52 des zugehörigen Leuchtmittels 50 angeformte Betätigungselement 60 auf das Schaltelement 42 drückt und einen Schaltbefehl auslöst. Durch die Rückstellkraft des linken oberen Federelementes 62 und durch die Rückstellkraft der Federstege 54 wird die Betätigungswippe 20 anschließend in ihre Ruheposition zurückbewegt, wenn der Benutzer die Betätigungswippe 20 nicht mehr berührt. Für die übrigen drei Quadranten gilt die vorstehend beschriebene Funktionsweise sinngemäß in gleicher Weise.If the installation device described above is approached by a user, this is registered by the receiver 70, which the receives radiation emitted by transmitter 68 that has been reflected from a user. The controller can then put the installation device into a standby state by activating the lighting means 50, for example. If then, for example, the upper left quadrant of the rocker switch 20 is pressed, it pivots both around the pivot axis X relative to the coupling element 16 and the coupling element 16 pivoted around the pivot axis Y relative to the installation housing 10, so that the screen 52 of the associated Actuating element 60 formed on the lighting means 50 presses on the switching element 42 and triggers a switching command. As a result of the restoring force of the upper left spring element 62 and the restoring force of the spring bars 54, the actuating rocker 20 is then moved back into its rest position when the user no longer touches the actuating rocker 20. For the other three quadrants, the above-described mode of operation applies analogously in the same way.

Es sei darauf hingewiesen, dass den beiden mittleren Leuchtmitteln jeweils kein Schaltelement zugeordnet ist, das heißt diese Leuchtmittel können für beliebige Funktions- oder Statusanzeigen eingesetzt werden.It should be pointed out that no switching element is assigned to the two central illuminants, that is, these illuminants can be used for any function or status displays.

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  1. An electrical installation device comprising an installation housing (10) at which an actuating rocker for actuating a switching device is arranged, said switching device comprising at least three switching elements (42) which can be individually actuated by the actuating rocker (20), with an illuminant (50) being associated with each switching element (42),
    characterized in that
    the actuating rocker (20) is gimballed and is pivotable about a first axis (X) relative to a coupling element (16) which is in turn pivotable about a second axis (Y), which extends at a right angle to the first axis, relative to the installation housing (10); and in that
    light can be radiated through the actuating rocker (20) by the illuminant (50).
  2. An installation device in accordance with claim 1,
    characterized in that
    the actuating rocker (20) has two diagonals in a plan view; and in that each switching element (42) is arranged on a perpendicular to a diagonal.
  3. An installation device in accordance with claim 1 or claim 2,
    characterized in that
    the actuating rocker (20) has two diagonals in a plan view; and in that each illuminant (50) is arranged on a perpendicular to a diagonal.
  4. An installation device in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    each switching element (42) is further remote from the center of the actuating rocker (20) than the associated illuminant (50).
  5. An installation device in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    an actuating element is provided for each switching element (42) and extends through the coupling element (16).
  6. An installation device in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    an actuating element is provided for each switching element (42) and is connected in one piece with the actuating rocker (20).
  7. An installation device in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims 1 to 4,
    characterized in that
    an actuating element (60) is provided for each switching element (42) and is connected in one piece with the coupling element (16).
  8. An installation device in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims 1 to 4 or 7,
    characterized in that
    an actuating element (60) is provided for each switching element (42) and is cut free in the coupling element (16).
  9. An installation device in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    a screen (52), which in particular widens in a conical manner, is associated with each illuminant (50).
  10. An installation device in accordance with claim 9,
    characterized in that
    an actuation element (60) for actuating the associated switching means (42) is provided at the screen (52).
  11. An installation device in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    spring elements (62) are molded to the coupling element (16) and return the coupling element (16) to its position of rest after a pivoting.
  12. An installation device in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    spring elements (54) are molded to the coupling element (16) and return the actuating rocker (16) to its position of rest after a pivoting.
  13. An installation device in accordance with claim 12,
    characterized in that
    the spring elements are formed by screens (52).
  14. An installation device in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    a spacer (66) is provided at the center of the actuating rocker (20) and/or of the coupling element (16) and supports a central region of the actuating rocker (20) and/or of the coupling element (16) against a component fixed to the housing.
  15. An installation device in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    a spring arm (28), which is deflectable from the outside and by which a push-button (32) arranged in the installation housing (10) can be actuated, is cut free at the installation housing (10).
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