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- the invention relates to an electrical switch for an electrical installation device.
- Electrical switches are usually intended for installation in a flush-mounted box built into a wall and are provided with a cover and an operating element by means of which a user can operate the electrical switch in order to switch a light source electrically connected to the electrical switch on or off.
- the operating element and / or the cover of the electrical switch can be illuminated by means of a light source
- the pamphlet EP 2 639 806 A1 discloses an electrical switch for an electrical installation device, comprising a functional module with a housing which is suitable to be fixed in a flush-mounted box, a mounting frame and a switching element rotatably mounted in the housing about an axis, a lighting module with a lower shell and at least one A lighting unit comprising a light source and a light guide element, an operating element, a holding means which holds the operating element on the switching element, the mounting frame and the housing surrounding a receiving space in which the lower shell is received.
- the wall in which the flush box is installed can be provided with an additional layer of plaster or wallpaper after the flush box has been installed.
- the electrical switch can be designed to compensate for the plaster layer or the wallpaper.
- the operating element and / or the cover can be variably positioned in height.
- the lighting of the operating element and / or the cover by means of the light source can change disadvantageously.
- this object is achieved by a device according to claim 1.
- the electrical switch according to the invention comprises a functional module with a housing which is suitable for being fixed in a flush-mounted box, a mounting frame and a switching element rotatably mounted in the housing about an axis.
- the electrical switch according to the invention further comprises a lighting module with a lower shell and a lighting unit comprising at least one light source and a first light guide element, a cover that can be variably positioned along the axis, an operating element with a second light guide element, and a holding means that holds the operating element on the switching element.
- the mounting frame and the housing surround a receiving space in which the lower shell is received.
- the lighting unit can be arranged in different positions which are offset from one another in a direction running essentially parallel to the axis with respect to the lower shell.
- the second light guide element is in contact with the first light guide element in the different positions of the lighting unit.
- the lighting unit is preferably guided through the lower shell along the axis.
- the lower shell comprises at least one latching means, by means of which the lower shell is held positively in the receiving space, wherein the latching means for holding the lower shell in the receiving space preferably rests on the mounting frame.
- This configuration enables the lighting module to be fastened to the functional module in a simple and secure manner.
- the first light guide element preferably comprises a radial section extending essentially radially from the axis.
- the holding means is designed to hold the operating element on the switching element at different positions which are offset from one another in a direction running essentially parallel to the axis.
- the functional module preferably comprises at least one contact surface and the lighting module has at least one contact element which is in electrically conductive contact with the contact surface in the different positions of the lighting unit.
- This configuration enables the lighting module to be supplied with electricity in a simple manner.
- the contact element is designed as a spring.
- the functional module preferably comprises at least one screw terminal with a screw, the contact surface being formed by the head of the screw.
- This configuration enables the number of components required for the functional module to be reduced.
- the lighting unit comprises an electrical circuit board with at least one conductor track, the light source being arranged on the electrical circuit board and the contact element being in electrically conductive contact with the conductor track in the different positions of the lighting unit.
- the lower shell preferably comprises a base plate and the radial section extends between the base plate and the printed circuit board.
- the light source is arranged adjacent to the first light guide element and / or in contact with the first light guide element, preferably arranged adjacent to the radial section and / or in contact with the radial section.
- the first light guide element preferably comprises a first collar section which surrounds a section of the switching element.
- the second light guide element comprises a second collar section which surrounds a section of the switching element.
- the aforementioned configurations are particularly advantageous when the electrical switch is designed as a rotary switch.
- the holding means preferably comprises a fixing means, in particular a screw, which is fixed to the switching element, and a compensating means, in particular a compression spring, which rests on the fixing means and the operating element.
- the operating element can also be arranged variably in height along the axis.
- the second light guide element comprises a light exit element which preferably rests against an outside of the cover.
- the light exit element is preferably between the operating element and the cover, further preferably between arranged on an underside of the operating element and the outside of the cover.
- the electrical circuit board preferably comprises an opening through which the switching element and / or the first light guide element, in particular the first collar section of the first light guide element, passes.
- the base plate of the lower shell is provided with an opening through which the switching element passes.
- the application relates to an electrical switch 10 with a function module 20, a lighting module 30, a cover 50, an operating element 60 and a holding means 80.
- the function module 20 is provided with a housing 22 which is suitable for being fixed in a flush-mounted box.
- the functional module 20 further comprises a mounting frame 24 and a switching element 26 rotatably mounted about an axis A in the housing 20.
- the lighting module 30 comprises a lower shell 38 and a lighting unit 39, which has at least one light source 31 and a first light guide element 32.
- the cover 50 can be arranged in different positions along the axis A.
- the operating element 60 comprises a second light guide element 62.
- the holding means 80 serves to hold the operating element 60 on the switching element 26.
- the mounting frame 24 and the housing 22 surround a receiving space R in which the lower shell 38 is received.
- the lower shell 38 is preferably held in the receiving space R in a form-fitting manner.
- the lighting unit 39 can be arranged in different positions P1, P2, which are offset from one another in a direction running essentially parallel to the axis A with respect to the lower shell 38, preferably between a minimum position P1 and a maximum position P2.
- the lighting unit 39 can be guided through the lower shell 38 along the axis A, preferably guided in a form-fitting manner.
- the lower shell 38 can comprise at least one latching means 38a, by means of which the lower shell 38 is held in the receiving space R in a form-fitting manner.
- the latching means 38a preferably rests against the mounting frame 24 in the receiving space R for holding the lower shell 38 in a form-fitting manner, furthermore preferably against an underside of the mounting frame 24 facing the flush-mounted box.
- the second light guide element 62 is in contact with the first light guide element 32 in the different positions P1, P2 of the lighting unit 39.
- the light source 31 serves to illuminate the operating element 60 and / or the cover 50, in particular an outer side 52 of the cover 50.
- the lighting takes place indirectly via the first light guide element 32 and the second light guide element 62.
- the operating element 60 and / or the cover 50 can be illuminated evenly, regardless of the position of the lighting unit 39.
- the first light guide element 32 can comprise a radial section 37 extending essentially radially from the axis A.
- the second light-guiding element 62 can comprise a second collar section 64 which surrounds a section of the switching element 26.
- the first light-guiding element 32 can comprise a first collar section 36 which surrounds a section of the switching element 26.
- the operating element 60 can comprise a handling section 66 which is positively and non-rotatably connected to the second light guide element 62, preferably by means of a latching connection. Handling section 66 and light guide element 62 can be connected to switching element 26 at different positions.
- the second light guide element 62 can comprise a light exit element 63, which preferably rests against the outside 52 of the cover 50.
- the light source 31 is arranged adjacent to the first light guide element 32, preferably adjacent to the radial section 37.
- the lighting unit 39 can comprise an electrical circuit board 33 with at least one conductor track.
- the light source 31 is arranged on the circuit board 33.
- the light source 31 is preferably a light emitting diode.
- the electrical switch 10 can comprise a multiplicity of light sources 31, preferably two, four or eight light sources 31.
- the light sources 31 can each emit light with the same wavelength or different wavelengths.
- the lighting unit 39 can furthermore comprise a cover plate 30a, which rests on the circuit board 33 and / or covers it.
- the electrical circuit board 33 can include an opening 35 through which the switching element 26 and / or the first light guide element 32, in particular the first collar section 36 of the first light guide element 32, passes.
- the light sources 31 can be arranged around the opening 35 on the circuit board 33.
- the functional module 20 can comprise at least one contact surface 28 and the lighting module 30 can have at least one contact element 34.
- the contact element 34 is in electrically conductive contact with the contact surface 28 in the different positions P1, P2 of the lighting unit 39.
- the contact element 34 is in contact on the one hand with the conductor track of the electrical circuit board 33 and on the other hand with the contact surface 28.
- each of the contact elements 34 can be in a pretensioned state.
- the contact element 34 can be designed as a spring. As in particular in Figure 5 As can be seen, the distances between the coils of the coil spring are greater in the middle of the coil spring than at its ends.
- the printed circuit board 33 and preferably the cover plate 30a can be resiliently mounted within the lower shell 38. As a result, permanent contact between the first light guide element 32 and the second light guide element 62 can be ensured.
- the lower shell 38 can comprise at least one holding web 38c, which rests on the cover plate 30a in the maximum position P2 of the lighting unit 39.
- the lower shell 38 can furthermore comprise a support web 38d on which the circuit board 33 rests in the minimum position P1 of the lighting unit 39. This configuration is based in particular Figure 5 emerged.
- the lower shell 38 can comprise a base plate 38b, the radial section 37 preferably extending between the base plate 38b and the printed circuit board 33.
- the contact surface 28 is preferably formed by a screw 29, in particular by a head of the screw 29 of a screw terminal 27 of the functional module 20.
- the electrical switch 10 can in particular be designed as a rotary switch. By turning the operating element 60, the switch 10 can be opened or closed. Different designs of the operating element 60 and the cover 50 are shown, for example, in FIGS Figures 1 to 4 reproduced.
- the second light guide elements 62 can be adapted to the shape of the operating element 60 and the cover 50.
- FIG. 6a to 6c different functional modules 20 are shown. So shows the Figure 6a a group rotary switch, Figure 6b a cross switch and Figure 6c an off / toggle switch.
- the group rotary switch has a total of six contact surfaces 28.
- the cross switch has four contact surfaces 28.
- the off / toggle switch has three contact surfaces 28.
- the lighting module 30 has a uniform design and comprises a total of six contact elements 34. Depending on the design of the functional module 20, three to six of these contact elements 34 can be contacted with one contact surface 28 each. Thus, lighting functions of the lighting module 30 that are adapted to the functional module 20 can also be provided, by means of which, for example, the electrical switch 10 can be illuminated differently depending on the switching states.
- the holding means 80 is designed to hold the operating element 60 on the switching element 26 at different positions P1 ', P2' which are offset from one another in a direction running essentially parallel to the axis A.
- the holding means 80 is preferably not visible from the outside to a user.
- the screw 82 can have an external thread 87 and the switching element 26 can also be used be provided with an internal thread 26 '.
- the internal thread 26 ′ can engage in the external thread 87 in order to connect the screw 82 to the switching element 26.
- the head of the screw 82 rests against the compression spring 84, which rests against a support region 68 of the second light guide element 62 in order to keep the second light guide element 62 resting on the switching element 26 and against the first light guide element 32.
- the compression spring 84 exerts a pressure on the support area 68.
- the Figures 14 to 17 show an electrical switch 10 according to a third embodiment.
- the electrical switch 10 according to the third exemplary embodiment differs from the electrical switch 10 according to the first two exemplary embodiments in the design of the electrical circuit board 33 ′ and the first light guide element 32 ′.
- the lighting module 39 comprises eight light sources 31.
- the light sources 31 can be arranged around the opening 35 on the circuit board 33 '.
- the radial section 37 'of the first light guide element 32' of the electrical switch 10 can include one or more facets 37a, in particular a number of facets 37a, which corresponds to the number of light sources present 31 corresponds.
- the facets 37a can be arranged opposite the light sources 31 and serve as a light entry surface of the first light guide element 32 '.
- the radial section 37 ′ can comprise one or more protrusions 37b extending in the radial direction, which protrude between two light sources 31 in order to prevent the first light guide element 32 ′ from rotating about the axis A by means of a form fit.
- the holding pin 37d extends in the direction of the printed circuit board 33 'parallel to the axis A.
- the printed circuit board 33' can comprise one or more holding holes 33a, in which the holding pins 37d are included in order to prevent rotation of the first light guide element 32 'about the axis A by means of a form fit.
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Die Erfindung betrifft einen elektrischen Schalter für eine elektrische Installationseinrichtung.The invention relates to an electrical switch for an electrical installation device.
Elektrische Schalter sind in der Regel für den Einbau in eine in einer Wand verbaute Unterputzdose vorgesehen und mit einer Abdeckung sowie einem Bedienelement versehen, mittels welchem ein Benutzer den elektrischen Schalter betätigen kann, um eine elektrisch mit dem elektrischen Schalter verbundene Lichtquelle ein- oder auszuschalten.Electrical switches are usually intended for installation in a flush-mounted box built into a wall and are provided with a cover and an operating element by means of which a user can operate the electrical switch in order to switch a light source electrically connected to the electrical switch on or off.
Zum einfacheren Auffinden des elektrischen Schalters für den Benutzer in der Dunkelheit oder um das optische Erscheinungsbild des elektrischen Schalters zu verbessern, kann das Bedienelement und/oder die Abdeckung des elektrischen Schalters mittels einer Lichtquelle beleuchtet seinTo make it easier for the user to find the electrical switch in the dark or to improve the visual appearance of the electrical switch, the operating element and / or the cover of the electrical switch can be illuminated by means of a light source
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In einigen Fällen kann die Wand, in welcher die Unterputzdose verbaut ist, nach dem Verbauen der Unterputzdose mit einer zusätzlichen Putzschicht oder einer Tapete versehen werden. Um den elektrischen Schalter nach dem Verputzen oder Tapezieren in der Unterputzdose weiterverwenden zu können, kann der elektrische Schalter zum Ausgleich der Putzschicht oder der Tapete ausgebildet sein.In some cases, the wall in which the flush box is installed can be provided with an additional layer of plaster or wallpaper after the flush box has been installed. In order to be able to continue using the electrical switch in the flush-mounted box after plastering or wallpapering, the electrical switch can be designed to compensate for the plaster layer or the wallpaper.
Zur Erzielung des Putz- oder Tapetenausgleiches kann das Bedienelement und/oder die Abdeckung in der Höhe variabel positionierbar sein. Dabei kann sich jedoch die Beleuchtung des Bedienelements und/oder der Abdeckung mittels der Lichtquelle nachteilig verändern.To achieve the plaster or wallpaper compensation, the operating element and / or the cover can be variably positioned in height. However, the lighting of the operating element and / or the cover by means of the light source can change disadvantageously.
Es ist die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, einen elektrischen Schalter bereitzustellen, der einen Putz- oder Tapetenausgleich und dabei eine gleichmäßige und ausreichende Beleuchtung des Bedienelements und/oder der Abdeckung ermöglicht.It is the object of the present invention to provide an electrical switch that enables plaster or wallpaper compensation and, at the same time, uniform and sufficient illumination of the operating element and / or the cover.
Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe durch eine Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 gelöst.According to the invention, this object is achieved by a device according to claim 1.
Der erfindungsgemäße elektrische Schalter umfasst ein Funktionsmodul mit einem Gehäuse, welches geeignet ist, in einer Unterputzdose festgelegt zu werden, einem Montagerahmen und einem um eine Achse drehbar in dem Gehäuse gelagerten Schaltorgan. Der erfindungsgemäße elektrische Schalter umfasst ferner ein Beleuchtungsmodul mit einer Unterschale und einer wenigstens eine Lichtquelle und ein erstes Lichtleitelement umfassende Beleuchtungseinheit, eine entlang der Achse variabel positionierbare Abdeckung, ein Bedienelement mit einem zweiten Lichtleitelement, und ein Haltemittel, das das Bedienelement an dem Schaltorgan hält.The electrical switch according to the invention comprises a functional module with a housing which is suitable for being fixed in a flush-mounted box, a mounting frame and a switching element rotatably mounted in the housing about an axis. The electrical switch according to the invention further comprises a lighting module with a lower shell and a lighting unit comprising at least one light source and a first light guide element, a cover that can be variably positioned along the axis, an operating element with a second light guide element, and a holding means that holds the operating element on the switching element.
Der Montagerahmen und das Gehäuse umgeben einen Aufnahmeraum, in welchem die Unterschale aufgenommen ist. Die Beleuchtungseinheit ist in unterschiedlichen Positionen, die in einer im Wesentlichen parallel zur Achse verlaufenden Richtung in Bezug auf die Unterschale zueinander versetzt sind, anordenbar. Das zweite Lichtleitelement ist mit dem ersten Lichtleitelement in den unterschiedlichen Positionen der Beleuchtungseinheit in Berührung.The mounting frame and the housing surround a receiving space in which the lower shell is received. The lighting unit can be arranged in different positions which are offset from one another in a direction running essentially parallel to the axis with respect to the lower shell. The second light guide element is in contact with the first light guide element in the different positions of the lighting unit.
Durch diese Ausgestaltung kann eine gleichmäßige und gleichbleibende Beleuchtung der Abdeckung oder des Bedienelements unabhängig von der gewählten Position der Abdeckung erzielt werden.With this configuration, a uniform and constant illumination of the cover or the operating element can be achieved regardless of the selected position of the cover.
Vorzugsweise ist die Beleuchtungseinheit durch die Unterschale entlang der Achse geführt.The lighting unit is preferably guided through the lower shell along the axis.
In einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung umfasst die Unterschale wenigstens ein Rastmittel, mittels welchem die Unterschale formschlüssig in dem Aufnahmeraum gehalten ist, wobei vorzugsweise das Rastmittel zum formschlüssigen Halten der Unterschale in dem Aufnahmeraum an dem Montagerahmen anliegt.In a preferred embodiment, the lower shell comprises at least one latching means, by means of which the lower shell is held positively in the receiving space, wherein the latching means for holding the lower shell in the receiving space preferably rests on the mounting frame.
Durch diese Ausgestaltung kann eine einfache und sichere Befestigung des Beleuchtungsmoduls an dem Funktionsmodul erfolgen.This configuration enables the lighting module to be fastened to the functional module in a simple and secure manner.
Vorzugsweise umfasst das erste Lichtleitelement einen sich im Wesentlichen radial von der Achse erstreckenden Radialabschnitt.The first light guide element preferably comprises a radial section extending essentially radially from the axis.
In einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ist das Haltemittel ausgebildet, um das Bedienelement an dem Schaltorgan an unterschiedlichen Positionen zu halten, die in einer im Wesentlichen parallel zur Achse verlaufenden Richtung zueinander versetzt sind.In a preferred embodiment, the holding means is designed to hold the operating element on the switching element at different positions which are offset from one another in a direction running essentially parallel to the axis.
So kann eine sowohl in Charakteristik als auch in Helligkeit gleichbleibende Beleuchtung unabhängig von der Position der Abdeckung erzielt werden.In this way, lighting that is constant in terms of both characteristics and brightness can be achieved regardless of the position of the cover.
Vorzugsweise umfasst das Funktionsmodul wenigstens eine Kontaktfläche und das Beleuchtungsmodul weist wenigstens ein Kontaktelement auf, das mit der Kontaktfläche in den unterschiedlichen Positionen der Beleuchtungseinheit elektrisch leitend in Berührung ist.The functional module preferably comprises at least one contact surface and the lighting module has at least one contact element which is in electrically conductive contact with the contact surface in the different positions of the lighting unit.
Durch diese Ausgestaltung kann in einfacher Weise eine elektrische Versorgung des Beleuchtungsmoduls erfolgen.This configuration enables the lighting module to be supplied with electricity in a simple manner.
In einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ist das Kontaktelement als Sprungfeder ausgebildet.In a preferred embodiment, the contact element is designed as a spring.
Vorzugsweise umfasst das Funktionsmodul wenigstens eine Schraubklemme mit einer Schraube, wobei die Kontaktfläche durch den Kopf der Schraube gebildet ist.The functional module preferably comprises at least one screw terminal with a screw, the contact surface being formed by the head of the screw.
Durch diese Ausgestaltung kann die Anzahl an erforderlichen Bauteilen für das Funktionsmodul reduziert werden.This configuration enables the number of components required for the functional module to be reduced.
In einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung umfasst die Beleuchtungseinheit eine elektrische Leiterplatte mit wenigstens einer Leiterbahn, wobei die Lichtquelle an der elektrischen Leiterplatte angeordnet ist und wobei das Kontaktelement in den unterschiedlichen Positionen der Beleuchtungseinheit mit der Leiterbahn in elektrisch leitender Berührung ist.In a preferred embodiment, the lighting unit comprises an electrical circuit board with at least one conductor track, the light source being arranged on the electrical circuit board and the contact element being in electrically conductive contact with the conductor track in the different positions of the lighting unit.
Vorzugsweise umfasst die Unterschale eine Grundplatte und der Radialabschnitt erstreckt sich zwischen der Grundplatte und der Leiterplatte.The lower shell preferably comprises a base plate and the radial section extends between the base plate and the printed circuit board.
In einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ist die Lichtquelle benachbart zu dem ersten Lichtleitelement angeordnet und/oder mit dem ersten Lichtleitelement in Berührung, vorzugsweise benachbart zu dem Radialabschnitt angeordnet und/oder mit dem Radialabschnitt in Berührung.In a preferred embodiment, the light source is arranged adjacent to the first light guide element and / or in contact with the first light guide element, preferably arranged adjacent to the radial section and / or in contact with the radial section.
Durch diese Ausgestaltung kann eine gleichmäßige Beleuchtung des Bedienelements und/oder der Abdeckung und ein hoher Wirkungsgrad des Beleuchtungsmoduls erzielt werden.With this configuration, uniform illumination of the operating element and / or the cover and a high degree of efficiency of the lighting module can be achieved.
Vorzugsweise umfasst das erste Lichtleitelement einen ersten Kragenabschnitt, der einen Abschnitt des Schaltorgans umgibt.The first light guide element preferably comprises a first collar section which surrounds a section of the switching element.
In einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung umfasst das zweite Lichtleitelement einen zweiten Kragenabschnitt, der einen Abschnitt des Schaltorgans umgibt.In a preferred embodiment, the second light guide element comprises a second collar section which surrounds a section of the switching element.
Die zuvor genannten Ausgestaltungen sind insbesondere dann vorteilhaft, wenn der elektrische Schalter als Drehschalter ausgebildet ist.The aforementioned configurations are particularly advantageous when the electrical switch is designed as a rotary switch.
Vorzugsweise umfasst das Haltemittel ein Fixierungsmittel, insbesondere eine Schraube, das an dem Schaltorgan fixiert ist, und ein Ausgleichsmittel, insbesondere eine Druckfeder, das an dem Fixierungsmittel und dem Bedienelement anliegt.The holding means preferably comprises a fixing means, in particular a screw, which is fixed to the switching element, and a compensating means, in particular a compression spring, which rests on the fixing means and the operating element.
Durch diese Ausgestaltung kann auch das Bedienelement variabel in seiner Höhe entlang der Achse angeordnet werden.As a result of this configuration, the operating element can also be arranged variably in height along the axis.
In einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung umfasst das zweite Lichtleitelement ein Lichtaustrittselement, das vorzugsweise an einer Außenseite der Abdeckung anliegt. Vorzugsweise ist das Lichtaustrittselement zwischen dem Bedienelement und der Abdeckung, weiterhin vorzugsweise zwischen einer Unterseite des Bedienelements und der Außenseite der Abdeckung angeordnet.In a preferred embodiment, the second light guide element comprises a light exit element which preferably rests against an outside of the cover. The light exit element is preferably between the operating element and the cover, further preferably between arranged on an underside of the operating element and the outside of the cover.
Vorzugsweise umfasst die elektrische Leiterplatte eine Öffnung, durch welche das Schaltorgan und/oder das erste Lichtleitelement, insbesondere der erste Kragenabschnitt des ersten Lichtleitelements hindurchtritt. In einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ist die Grundplatte der Unterschale mit einer Öffnung versehen, durch welche das Schaltorgan hindurchtritt.The electrical circuit board preferably comprises an opening through which the switching element and / or the first light guide element, in particular the first collar section of the first light guide element, passes. In a preferred embodiment, the base plate of the lower shell is provided with an opening through which the switching element passes.
Einzelheiten und weitere Vorteile des erfindungsgemäßen Schalters werden anhand der nachfolgend beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiele erläutert. Dabei veranschaulichen im Einzelnen:
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Fig. 12 : eine Seitenansicht des zweiten Lichtleitelements des Schalters nach dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel; -
Fig. 13 : eine seitliche Schnittansicht des zweiten Lichtleitelements des Schalters nach dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß der Schnittlinie A-A; -
Fig. 14 : eine Explosionsdarstellung des Beleuchtungsmoduls des erfindungsgemäßen Schalters nach einem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel; -
Fig. 15 : eine schematische Ansicht einer Vorderseite einer Leiterplatte einer Beleuchtungseinheit des Beleuchtungsmoduls nach dem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel; -
Fig. 16 : eine schematische Ansicht einer Rückseite der Leiterplatte ausFigur 15 ; und -
Fig. 17 : eine Schnittansicht der Leiterplatte und eines ersten Lichtleitelements des Schalters nach dem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel.
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Fig. 1 : an exploded view of the switch according to the application according to a first embodiment; -
Fig. 2 : a cover of the switch according to the invention according to a second embodiment in an exploded view; -
Fig. 3 : another representation of the cover offFig. 2 ; -
Fig. 4 : the cover of the switch according to the invention according to a third embodiment; -
Fig. 5 : an exploded view of a lighting module of the switch according to the invention according to the first embodiment; -
Figure 6a : a plan view of a functional module of the switch according to the invention according to the first embodiment; -
Figure 6b : a plan view of the functional module according to a fourth embodiment; -
Figure 6c : a plan view of the functional module according to a fifth embodiment; -
Fig. 7 : a perspective view of the lighting module according to the first embodiment; -
Fig. 8 : a plan view of the switch according to the first embodiment; -
Figures 9 and 10 : a sectional view of the switch according to the first embodiment along the section line BB; -
Figure 10a : a detailed view of the detail Z fromFig. 9 ; -
Fig.11 : a plan view of a second light guide element of the switch according to the first embodiment; -
Fig. 12 : a side view of the second light guide element of the switch according to the first embodiment; -
Fig. 13 : a side sectional view of the second light guide element of the switch according to the first embodiment along the section line AA; -
Fig. 14 : an exploded view of the lighting module of the switch according to the invention according to a third embodiment; -
Fig. 15 : a schematic view of a front side of a circuit board of a lighting unit of the lighting module according to the third embodiment; -
Fig. 16 : a schematic view of a rear side of the circuit board fromFigure 15 ; and -
Fig. 17 : a sectional view of the circuit board and a first light guide element of the switch according to the third embodiment.
Die Anmeldung betrifft einen elektrischen Schalter 10 mit einem Funktionsmodul 20, einem Beleuchtungsmodul 30, einer Abdeckung 50, einem Bedienelement 60 und einem Haltemittel 80. Das Funktionsmodul 20 ist mit einem Gehäuse 22 versehen, welches geeignet ist, in einer Unterputzdose festgelegt zu werden. Das Funktionsmodul 20 umfasst ferner einen Montagerahmen 24 und ein drehbar um eine Achse A in dem Gehäuse 20 gelagertes Schaltorgan 26.The application relates to an
Das Beleuchtungsmodul 30 umfasst eine Unterschale 38 und eine Beleuchtungseinheit 39, welche wenigstens eine Lichtquelle 31 und ein erstes Lichtleitelement 32 aufweist. Die Abdeckung 50 ist entlang der Achse A in unterschiedlichen Positionen anordenbar. Das Bedienelement 60 umfasst ein zweites Lichtleitelement 62. Das Haltemittel 80 dient dazu, das Bedienelement 60 an dem Schaltorgan 26 zu halten.The
Der Montagerahmen 24 und das Gehäuse 22 umgeben einen Aufnahmeraum R, in welchem die Unterschale 38 aufgenommen ist. Vorzugsweise ist die Unterschale 38 formschlüssig in dem Aufnahmeraum R gehalten.The mounting
Die Beleuchtungseinheit 39 ist in unterschiedlichen Positionen P1, P2, die in einer im Wesentlichen parallel zur Achse A verlaufenden Richtung in Bezug auf die Unterschale 38 versetzt zueinander sind, vorzugsweise zwischen einer minimalen Position P1 und einer maximalen Position P2, anordenbar. Zu diesem Zwecke kann die Beleuchtungseinheit 39 durch die Unterschale 38 entlang der Achse A geführt, vorzugsweise formschlüssig geführt sein.The
Die Unterschale 38 kann wenigstens ein Rastmittel 38a umfassen, mittels welchem die Unterschale 38 formschlüssig in dem Aufnahmeraum R gehalten ist. Dabei liegt das Rastmittel 38a vorzugsweise zum formschlüssigen Halten der Unterschale 38 in dem Aufnahmeraum R an dem Montagerahmen 24, weiterhin vorzugsweise an einer der Unterputzdose zugewandten Unterseite des Montagerahmens 24 an.The
Das zweite Lichtleitelement 62 ist mit dem ersten Lichtleitelement 32 in den unterschiedlichen Positionen P1, P2 der Beleuchtungseinheit 39 in Berührung.The second
Die Lichtquelle 31 dient zur Beleuchtung des Bedienelements 60 und/oder der Abdeckung 50, insbesondere einer Außenseite 52 der Abdeckung 50.The
Die Beleuchtung erfolgt mittelbar über das erste Lichtleitelement 32 und das zweite Lichtleitelement 62.The lighting takes place indirectly via the first
Dadurch, dass das erste Lichtleitelement 32 stets in Berührung mit dem zweiten Lichtleitelement 62 ist, kann eine gleichmäßige Beleuchtung des Bedienelements 60 und/oder der Abdeckung 50 erfolgen, und zwar unabhängig von der Position der Beleuchtungseinheit 39.Because the first
Das erste Lichtleitelement 32 kann einen sich im Wesentlichen radial von der Achse A erstreckenden Radialabschnitt 37 umfassen. Das zweite Lichtleitelement 62 kann einen zweiten Kragenabschnitt 64 umfassen, der einen Abschnitt des Schaltorgans 26 umgibt. Das erste Lichtleitelement 32 kann einen ersten Kragenabschnitt 36 umfassen, der einen Abschnitt des Schaltorgans 26 umgibt.The first
Das Bedienelement 60 kann einen Handhabungsabschnitt 66 umfassen, der formschlüssig und drehfest mit dem zweiten Lichtleitelement 62 verbunden ist, vorzugsweise mittels einer Rastverbindung. Handhabungsabschnitt 66 und Lichtleitelement 62 können an unterschiedlichen Positionen mit dem Schaltorgan 26 verbunden werden.The operating
Das zweite Lichtleitelement 62 kann ein Lichtaustrittselement 63 umfassen, das vorzugsweise an der Außenseite 52 der Abdeckung 50 anliegt.The second
Die Lichtquelle 31 ist benachbart zu dem ersten Lichtleitelement 32, vorzugsweise benachbart zum Radialabschnitt 37 angeordnet. Die Beleuchtungseinheit 39 kann eine elektrische Leiterplatte 33 mit wenigstens einer Leiterbahn umfassen. Die Lichtquelle 31 ist dabei an der Leiterplatte 33 angeordnet. Vorzugsweise ist die Lichtquelle 31 eine lichtemittierende Diode. Der elektrische Schalter 10 kann eine Vielzahl an Lichtquellen 31 umfassen, vorzugsweise zwei, vier oder acht Lichtquellen 31. Die Lichtquellen 31 können jeweils Licht mit der gleichen Wellenlänge oder unterschiedlichen Wellenlängen emittieren. Die Beleuchtungseinheit 39 kann ferner eine Deckplatte 30a umfassen, die auf der Leiterplatte 33 aufliegt und/oder diese abdeckt.The
Die elektrische Leiterplatte 33 kann eine Öffnung 35 umfassen, durch welche das Schaltorgan 26 und/oder das erste Lichtleitelement 32, insbesondere der erste Kragenabschnitt 36 des ersten Lichtleitelements 32 hindurchtritt. Die Lichtquellen 31 können um die Öffnung 35 herum an der Leiterplatte 33 angeordnet sein.The
Das Funktionsmodul 20 kann wenigstens eine Kontaktfläche 28 umfassen und das Beleuchtungsmodul 30 wenigstens ein Kontaktelement 34 aufweisen. Das Kontaktelement 34 ist mit der Kontaktfläche 28 in den unterschiedlichen Positionen P1, P2 der Beleuchtungseinheit 39 elektrisch leitend in Berührung.The
In den unterschiedlichen Positionen P1, P2 der Beleuchtungseinheit 39 ist das Kontaktelement 34 einerseits mit der Leiterbahn der elektrischen Leiterplatte 33 und andererseits mit der Kontaktfläche 28 in Berührung. In den unterschiedlichen Positionen P1, P2 der Beleuchtungseinheit 39 kann jedes der Kontaktelemente 34 in einem vorgespannten Zustand sein. Das Kontaktelement 34 kann als Sprungfeder ausgebildet sein. Wie insbesondere in
Die Unterschale 38 kann wenigstens einen Haltesteg 38c umfassen, der an der Deckplatte 30a in der maximalen Position P2 der Beleuchtungseinheit 39 anliegt. Die Unterschale 38 kann ferner einen Stützsteg 38d umfassen, auf welchem die Leiterplatte 33 in der minimalen Position P1 der Beleuchtungseinheit 39 aufliegt. Diese Ausgestaltung geht insbesondere aus
Die Kontaktfläche 28 ist vorzugsweise durch eine Schraube 29, insbesondere durch einen Kopf der Schraube 29 einer Schraubklemme 27 des Funktionsmoduls 20 gebildet.The
Der elektrische Schalter 10 kann insbesondere als Drehschalter ausgebildet sein. Durch Drehen des Bedienelements 60 kann der Schalter 10 geöffnet oder geschlossen werden. Unterschiedliche Ausführungen des Bedienelements 60 und der Abdeckung 50 sind beispielsweise in den
In den
Das Beleuchtungsmodul 30 ist nach dem Ausführungsbeispiel einheitlich ausgebildet und umfasst insgesamt sechs Kontaktelemente 34. Je nach Ausführung des Funktionsmoduls 20 können wahlweise drei bis sechs dieser Kontaktelemente 34 mit jeweils einer Kontaktfläche 28 kontaktiert werden. Somit können auch an das Funktionsmodul 20 angepasste Beleuchtungsfunktionen des Beleuchtungsmoduls 30 bereitgestellt werden, mittels welcher beispielsweise der elektrische Schalter 10 abhängig von Schaltzuständen unterschiedlich beleuchtet werden kann.According to the exemplary embodiment, the
Wie insbesondere die
Zum Halten des Bedienelements 60 an dem Schaltorgan 26 kann die Schraube 82 mit einem Außengewinde 87 und das Schaltorgan 26 mit einem Innengewinde 26' versehen sein. Das Innengewinde 26' kann in das Außengewinde 87 greifen, um die Schraube 82 mit dem Schaltorgan 26 zu verbinden. Der Kopf der Schraube 82 liegt an der Druckfeder 84 an, die an einem Stützbereich 68 des zweiten Lichtleitelements 62 anliegt, um das zweite Lichtleitelement 62 auf dem Schaltorgan 26 und an dem ersten Lichtleitelement 32 anliegend zu halten. Dabei übt die Druckfeder 84 einen Druck auf den Stützbereich 68 aus. Durch unterschiedlich tiefes Einschrauben des Außengewindes 87 in das Innengewinde 26' kann das zweite Lichtleitelement 62 und somit das Bedienelement 60 an unterschiedlichen Positionen an dem Schaltorgan 26 angeordnet werden.To hold the
Die
Der sich im Wesentlichen radial von der Achse A erstreckende Radialabschnitt 37' des ersten Lichtleitelements 32' des elektrischen Schalters 10 nach dem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel kann ein oder mehrere Facette(n) 37a, insbesondere eine Anzahl an Facetten 37a umfassen, die der Anzahl der vorhandenen Lichtquellen 31 entspricht. Die Facetten 37a können gegenüberliegend von den Lichtquellen 31 angeordnet sein und dienen als Lichteintrittsfläche des ersten Lichtleitelements 32'.The radial section 37 'of the first light guide element 32' of the
Der Radialabschnitt 37' kann einen oder mehrere sich in Radialrichtung erstreckende Auskragung(en) 37b umfassen, die zwischen zwei Lichtquellen 31 ragen, um ein Verdrehen des ersten Lichtleitelements 32' um die Achse A mittels Formschluss zu verhindern. Der Radialabschnitt 37' kann ferner einen oder mehrere sich in Radialrichtung erstreckende Halteabschnitte 37c umfassen, an deren Enden jeweils ein Haltezapfen 37d angeordnet sein kann. Der Haltezapfen 37d erstreckt sich in Richtung der Leiterplatte 33' parallel zur Achse A. Die Leiterplatte 33' kann ein oder mehrere Haltelöcher 33a umfassen, in welchen die Haltezapfen 37d aufgenommen sind, um ein Verdrehen des ersten Lichtleitelements 32' um die Achse A mittels Formschluss zu verhindern.The
Selbstverständlich ist die Erfindung nicht auf die beschriebenen und dargestellten Ausführungsformen begrenzt. Änderungen, z. B. in den Ausführungsformen der verschiedenen Bestandteile sind möglich, ohne den Schutzbereich der angefügten Ansprüche zu verlassen.Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiments described and illustrated. Changes, e.g. B. in the embodiments of the various components are possible without departing from the scope of the appended claims.
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- Electric switch for an electrical installation device, comprising:a functional module (20) with a housing (22), which is suitable for being fixed in a flush-mounted box, a mounting frame (24) and a switching element (26) mounted in the housing (20) so as to be able to rotate about an axis (A);an illumination module (30) with a lower shell (38) and an illumination unit (39) comprising at least one light source (31) and a first light guiding element (32);a cover (50) that can be positioned variably along the axis (A);an operating element (60) with a second light guiding element (62); anda holding means (80), which holds the operating element (60) on the switching element (26),wherein the mounting frame (24) and the housing (22) surround a receiving space (R), in which the lower shell (38) is received,wherein the illumination unit (39) can be arranged in different positions (P1, P2) that are offset to one another in a direction running substantially parallel to the axis (A) in relation to the lower shell (38), andwherein the second light guiding element (62) is in contact with the first light guiding element (32) in the different positions (P1, P2) of the illumination unit (39).
- Electric switch according to Claim 1, characterized in that the lower shell (38) comprises at least one latching means (38a), by means of which the lower shell (38) is held in the receiving space (R) in a form-fitting manner, wherein the latching means (38a) preferably bears against the mounting frame (24) in order to hold the lower shell (38) in the receiving space (R) in a form-fitting manner.
- Electric switch according to one of Claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the first light guiding element (32) comprises a radial section (37) that extends substantially radially from the axis (A).
- Electric switch according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the holding means (80) is designed to hold the operating element (60) on the switching element (26) at different positions (P1', P2') that are offset to one another in a direction running substantially parallel to the axis (A).
- Electric switch according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the functional module (20) comprises at least one contact surface (28) and the illumination module (30) has at least one contact element (34), which is in electrically conductive contact with the contact surface (28) in the different positions (P1, P2) of the illumination unit (39).
- Electric switch according to Claim 5, characterized in that the contact element (34) is designed as a coil spring.
- Electric switch according to one of Claims 5 or 6, characterized in that the functional module (20) comprises at least one screw terminal (27) with a screw (29), wherein the contact surface (28) is formed by the head of the screw (29).
- Electric switch according to one of Claims 5 to 7, characterized in that the illumination unit (39) comprises an electric circuit board (33) with at least one conductor track, wherein the light source (31) is arranged on the electric circuit board (33) and wherein the contact element (34) is in electrically conductive contact with the conductor track in the different positions (P1, P2) of the illumination unit (39).
- Electric switch according to Claim 8, characterized in that the lower shell (38) comprises a base plate (38b) and the radial section (37) extends between the base plate (38b) and the circuit board (33) .
- Electric switch according to one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the light source (31) is arranged adjacent to the first light guiding element (32) and/or in contact with the first light guiding element (32), preferably is arranged adjacent to the radial section (37) and/or in contact with the radial section (37).
- Electric switch according to one of Claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the first light guiding element (32) comprises a first collar section (36), which surrounds a section of the switching element (26) .
- Electric switch according to one of Claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the second light guiding element (62) comprises a second collar section (64), which surrounds a section of the switching element (26) .
- Electric switch according to one of Claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the holding means (80) comprises a fixing means, in particular a screw (82), which is fixed to the switching element (26), and a compensating means, in particular a compressed spring (84), which bears against the fixing means and the operating element (60).
- Electric switch according to one of Claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the second light guiding element (62) comprises a light emission element (63), which preferably bears against an external side (52) of the cover (50).
- Electric switch according to one of Claims 8 to 14, characterized in that the electric circuit board (33) comprises an opening (35), through which the switching element (26) and/or the first light guiding element (32), in particular the first collar section (36) of the first light guiding element (32), passes.
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