ES2368552T3 - ELECTRICAL CONTROL LEVER. - Google Patents

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ES2368552T3
ES2368552T3 ES05016255T ES05016255T ES2368552T3 ES 2368552 T3 ES2368552 T3 ES 2368552T3 ES 05016255 T ES05016255 T ES 05016255T ES 05016255 T ES05016255 T ES 05016255T ES 2368552 T3 ES2368552 T3 ES 2368552T3
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Abstract

The operating knob (2) is swung using the pivot (3) in one or more preferred directions. The pivoting and/or sliding (5) units work with a component (7, 8) producing tactile sensation. The switch (1) casing (16) has upper and lower parts (9, 10). The knob (2) projects out from the casing. The knob can also be rotated, with further provision to generate tactile sensations.

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Palanca de control eléctrica. Electric control lever

La presente invención hace referencia a un conmutador eléctrico de acuerdo con el concepto general de la reivindicación 1. The present invention refers to an electrical switch according to the general concept of claim 1.

Los conmutadores conformados como un conmutador de joystick o de cursor, se utilizan para la entrada de datos por parte de un usuario para un dispositivo eléctrico. Por ejemplo, esta clase de conmutadores se utilizan para autorradios, dispositivos de navegación, ordenadores de a bordo o también para el control de otras funciones en los vehículos a motor. En particular, también se puede utilizar un conmutador eléctrico de esta clase como un conmutador multifuncional para el control del menú de las funciones a través de una pantalla en el vehículo a motor. Switches formed as a joystick or cursor switch are used for data entry by a user for an electrical device. For example, this kind of switches are used for car radios, navigation devices, on-board computers or also for the control of other functions in motor vehicles. In particular, an electrical switch of this class can also be used as a multifunctional switch for the control of the function menu through a display in the motor vehicle.

Un conmutador eléctrico de esta clase se conoce de la patente US-A-4 459 440 y presenta un elemento de accionamiento montado de manera que se pueda mover en un plano de pivote, que se puede regular, al menos, en dos direcciones. El elemento de accionamiento puede ser desplazado por el usuario desde una posición neutral hacia una posición de conmutación asignada a la respectiva dirección. En la posición de conmutación, el elemento de accionamiento presenta un efecto conmutador sobre un elemento conmutador. An electrical switch of this class is known from US-A-4 459 440 and has a drive element mounted so that it can be moved in a pivot plane, which can be adjusted in at least two directions. The drive element can be moved by the user from a neutral position to a switching position assigned to the respective address. In the switching position, the drive element has a switching effect on a switching element.

Por consiguiente, el conmutador conocido se puede accionar mediante un movimiento de pivote. Sin embargo, dicho conmutador carece de otras opciones de accionamiento, de manera que su funcionalidad no resulta suficiente para algunas aplicaciones. Accordingly, the known switch can be operated by a pivot movement. However, said switch lacks other drive options, so that its functionality is not sufficient for some applications.

Un conmutador eléctrico con una funcionalidad extendida se conoce de la patente DE 296 04 717 U1. Dicho conmutador presenta un elemento de accionamiento que actúa junto con los medios de pivote, de manera que el elemento de accionamiento se pueda pivotar en dos planos de pivote dispuestos perpendicularmente uno sobre otro, respectivamente en dos direcciones desde una posición neutral hacia posiciones de pivote. Además, el elemento de accionamiento actúa junto con medios de desplazamiento, de manera que el elemento de accionamiento se pueda desplazar linealmente un trayecto desde una posición cero hacia una posición de desplazamiento. Además, el elemento de accionamiento puede actuar también junto con medios de rotación de manera tal que el elemento de accionamiento se pueda rotar alrededor de determinados ángulos desde una posición inicial hacia posiciones de rotación. La posición de pivote, la posición de desplazamiento, así como eventualmente la posición de rotación, se pueden conformar de acuerdo con la patente US-A-4 459 440 respectivamente como una posición de conmutación en la que el elemento de accionamiento actúa conmutando un elemento conmutador. An electrical switch with extended functionality is known from DE 296 04 717 U1. Said switch has an actuation element that acts together with the pivot means, so that the actuation element can be pivoted in two pivot planes arranged perpendicularly on each other, respectively in two directions from a neutral position towards pivot positions. In addition, the drive element acts together with displacement means, so that the drive element can linearly move a path from a zero position to a displacement position. In addition, the drive element can also act together with rotation means such that the drive element can be rotated around certain angles from an initial position to rotation positions. The pivot position, the displacement position, as well as possibly the rotation position, can be shaped according to US-A-4 459 440 respectively as a switching position in which the actuating element acts by switching an element switch.

En la patente DE 296 04 717 U1 no se proporciona información detallada para la conformación de los medios de pivote y/o de los medios de desplazamiento y/o de los medios de rotación. En particular, en dicha patente no se obtienen indicaciones en relación con la forma de lograr las funciones de pivote, eventualmente de desplazamiento, así como de rotación de un único elemento de accionamiento. Además, para el conmutador conocido no se proporcionan indicaciones en relación con el cumplimiento de los requisitos ergonómicos, en particular aquellos que se deseen para la aplicación en el vehículo a motor. Finalmente, tampoco resulta evidente si dicho conmutador resulta apropiado para el empleo en un vehículo a motor con espacios de instalación reducidos. DE 296 04 717 U1 does not provide detailed information for forming the pivot means and / or the displacement means and / or the rotation means. In particular, in said patent no indications are obtained in relation to the way to achieve the functions of pivot, possibly displacement, as well as rotation of a single drive element. In addition, indications are not provided for the known switch in relation to compliance with ergonomic requirements, in particular those that are desired for application in the motor vehicle. Finally, it is also not clear if said switch is suitable for use in a motor vehicle with reduced installation spaces.

De la patente DE 102 41 869 A1 se conoce otro conmutador eléctrico en forma de un conmutador de joystick o de cursor. Dicho conmutador presenta un elemento de accionamiento que se puede desplazar hacia posiciones de conmutación mediante movimiento de pivote, desplazamiento y rotación. De esta manera, en correspondencia con ello, el elemento de accionamiento actúa junto con medios de pivote, con medios de desplazamiento, así como con medios de rotación, en donde el elemento de accionamiento en la respectiva posición de conmutación actúa accionando un elemento conmutador. Para generar una retroalimentación háptica determinada para los movimientos del elemento de accionamiento, el medio de pivote y el medio de rotación presentan esferas bajo presión de resorte, y el medio de desplazamiento presenta un resorte de compresión. Adicionalmente, las esferas que actúan junto con el medio de pivote se utilizan para establecer las direcciones preferenciales para el movimiento de pivote. Dichos elementos que generan la retroalimentación háptica se conforman de manera que resultan costosos y requieren de un espacio considerable. From DE 102 41 869 A1 another electrical switch in the form of a joystick or cursor switch is known. Said switch has a drive element that can be moved to switching positions by pivot movement, displacement and rotation. Thus, in correspondence with this, the drive element acts together with pivot means, with displacement means, as well as with rotation means, wherein the drive element in the respective switching position acts by actuating a switching element. To generate a determined haptic feedback for the movements of the drive element, the pivot means and the rotation means have spheres under spring pressure, and the displacement means has a compression spring. Additionally, the spheres that act together with the pivot means are used to establish the preferred directions for the pivot movement. These elements that generate haptic feedback are shaped so that they are expensive and require considerable space.

Además, en la patente EP 1 215 556 A2 se muestra un conmutador eléctrico como un conmutador de joystick o de cursor que posee un elemento de accionamiento que se puede desplazar hacia posiciones de conmutación mediante movimiento de pivote y desplazamiento. Un elemento de accionamiento adicional que rodea al elemento accionador, se utiliza para accionar el conmutador mediante rotación. Para generar una retroalimentación háptica, durante el movimiento de pivote el elemento de accionamiento actúa junto con una carrera de leva en la que encaja una varilla bajo presión de resorte. Dicho elemento que genera la retroalimentación háptica se conforma de manera que resulta costoso y requiere de un espacio constructivo considerable. In addition, an electrical switch is shown in EP 1 215 556 A2 as a joystick or cursor switch that has a drive element that can be moved to switching positions by pivot movement and displacement. An additional drive element surrounding the actuator element is used to operate the switch by rotation. In order to generate haptic feedback, during the pivot movement the drive element acts together with a cam stroke in which a rod fits under spring pressure. Said element that generates the haptic feedback is shaped so that it is expensive and requires considerable construction space.

Finalmente, de la patente EP 0 125 991 A1 también se conoce un elemento de manipulación para un control remoto que se puede desplazar longitudinal y axialmente, y que se puede rotar. Durante el movimiento correspondiente, el elemento de manipulación actúa sobre un potenciómetro, así como sobre un elemento conmutador. El acoplamiento del potenciómetro con el elemento de manipulación se realiza mediante ruedas dentadas. Finally, a handling element for a remote control that can be moved longitudinally and axially and that can be rotated is also known from EP 0 125 991 A1. During the corresponding movement, the manipulation element acts on a potentiometer, as well as on a switching element. The coupling of the potentiometer with the handling element is carried out by means of sprockets.

El objeto de la presente invención consiste en diseñar los medios de pivote, los medios de desplazamiento, así como eventualmente los medios de rotación de manera tal que se incremente la ergonomía para el conmutador provisto con una funcionalidad elevada, en donde sin embargo el conmutador disponga de un espacio constructivo reducido. The object of the present invention is to design the pivot means, the displacement means, as well as possibly the rotation means in such a way as to increase the ergonomics for the switch provided with a high functionality, where however the switch disposes of a reduced construction space.

Dicho objeto se resuelve, en el caso de un conmutador eléctrico conforme a la clase, mediante las características identificativas de la reivindicación 1. Said object is solved, in the case of an electrical switch according to the class, by means of the identifying characteristics of claim 1.

En el caso del conmutador conforme a la presente invención, el elemento de accionamiento se puede pivotar mediante el medio de pivote en, al menos, una dirección preferencial. Por lo tanto, el conmutador puede ser controlado por el usuario ergonómicamente y, sin embargo, libre de errores. En particular, cuando se emplea el conmutador en el vehículo a motor, su manipulación se realiza sin una desviación del usuario, hecho que incrementa en primer lugar la seguridad ante accidentes. In the case of the switch according to the present invention, the actuating element can be pivoted by means of the pivot means in at least one preferential direction. Therefore, the switch can be ergonomically controlled by the user and, however, error free. In particular, when the switch is used in the motor vehicle, its manipulation is carried out without a deviation from the user, a fact that firstly increases the safety against accidents.

Para un incremento adicional de la ergonomía, el medio de pivote y el medio de desplazamiento actúan junto con un elemento que genera una retroalimentación háptica. De esta manera, durante la manipulación del conmutador el usuario percibe una clase de respuesta del elemento de accionamiento, hecho que logra también un incremento de la ergonomía para el usuario. For a further increase in ergonomics, the pivot means and the displacement means act together with an element that generates haptic feedback. In this way, during the manipulation of the switch the user perceives a response class of the actuator element, which also achieves an increase in ergonomics for the user.

De forma simple y económica, el elemento que genera la retroalimentación háptica para el movimiento de pivote, y que se utiliza simultáneamente para la reposición del elemento de accionamiento, se compone de un disco de acción rápida. Asimismo, el elemento que genera la retroalimentación háptica para el movimiento lineal, y que se utiliza en la reposición para la compresión del elemento de accionamiento, se compone de un disco de acción rápida. En relación con la vida útil, se proporciona el disco de acción rápida compuesto de metal. In a simple and economical way, the element that generates the haptic feedback for the pivot movement, and that is used simultaneously for the replacement of the drive element, is composed of a fast-acting disk. Also, the element that generates the haptic feedback for linear movement, and which is used in the replacement for the compression of the drive element, is composed of a fast-acting disk. In relation to the shelf life, the fast-acting metal composite disc is provided.

Otros acondicionamientos adicionales de la presente invención son objeto de las reivindicaciones relacionadas. Further additional conditioning of the present invention is the subject of the related claims.

De manera convencional, el conmutador presenta una carcasa que puede estar compuesta de una parte superior de la carcasa y una parte inferior de la carcasa. El elemento de accionamiento sobresale de la carcasa, es decir, en la parte superior de la carcasa para la manipulación por parte del usuario. Conventionally, the switch has a housing that can be composed of an upper part of the housing and a lower part of the housing. The drive element protrudes from the housing, that is, at the top of the housing for user manipulation.

Para extender la funcionalidad del conmutador, el elemento de accionamiento puede estar conformado adicionalmente de manera que pueda rotar. Por lo tanto, el elemento de accionamiento actúa junto con medios de rotación de manera que el elemento de accionamiento se pueda rotar, al menos, alrededor de un ángulo desde una posición inicial hacia una posición de rotación que se conforma como una posición de conmutación con un elemento conmutador. La ergonomía para el usuario se incrementa aún más cuando las posiciones de rotación del elemento de accionamiento se proveen de una división de encastre. Por lo tanto, el medio de rotación puede presentar preferentemente un cuerpo de encastre, un casquillo de encastre y eventualmente un resorte de compresión, de manera tal que el cuerpo de encastre en acción conjunta con el casquillo de encastre genere la división de encastre y/o la retroalimentación háptica para la división de encastre del movimiento de rotación. To extend the functionality of the switch, the drive element may be additionally shaped so that it can rotate. Therefore, the drive element acts together with rotation means so that the drive element can be rotated, at least, around an angle from an initial position to a rotation position that is shaped as a switching position with a switching element Ergonomics for the user is further increased when the rotation positions of the drive element are provided with an insertion division. Therefore, the rotation means may preferably have an insertion body, an insertion sleeve and possibly a compression spring, such that the insertion body in joint action with the insertion sleeve generates the insertion division and / or the haptic feedback for the insertion division of the rotation movement.

En otro acondicionamiento, el medio de pivote y/o el medio de desplazamiento y/o el medio de rotación presentan un eje que actúa junto con el elemento de accionamiento, así como una articulación esférica que cumple la función de un elemento de soporte para el movimiento de pivote y/o de presión y/o de rotación. De esta manera, el elemento de accionamiento se puede accionar hacia la posición de pivote y/o de desplazamiento y/o de rotación simultáneamente, así como independientemente una de otra. En particular, dichas formas de accionamiento se pueden combinar entre sí de acuerdo a la necesidad. Además, sólo se requiere de un espacio reducido para el eje junto con la articulación esférica, por lo que el conmutador se puede fabricar de dimensiones muy reducidas, a pesar de su elevada funcionalidad. In another conditioning, the pivot means and / or the displacement means and / or the rotation means have an axis that acts together with the actuating element, as well as a spherical joint that fulfills the function of a support element for the pivot and / or pressure and / or rotation movement. In this way, the drive element can be operated towards the pivot and / or displacement and / or rotation position simultaneously, as well as independently of one another. In particular, said drive forms can be combined with each other according to need. In addition, only a small space for the shaft is required along with the spherical joint, so the switch can be manufactured of very small dimensions, despite its high functionality.

El disco de acción rápida presenta un orificio aproximadamente centrado para el paso del eje, del casquillo que rodea al eje para la articulación esférica o similar, por lo que en primer lugar se realiza una disposición muy compacta. The fast-acting disc has an approximately centered hole for the passage of the shaft, of the bushing that surrounds the shaft for the spherical joint or the like, so that a very compact arrangement is first made.

En el caso que el conmutador eléctrico se utilice para el control del cursor en una pantalla, existe la posibilidad de que el elemento de accionamiento se puede pivotar mediante el medio de pivote en, al menos, dos direcciones preferenciales dispuestas perpendicularmente una sobre otra, en particular ocho direcciones. Para lograr la capacidad de pivote en una forma constructiva compacta, el medio de pivote comprende un casquillo con hendiduras, en donde las hendiduras en contacto con nervaduras en la parte superior de la carcasa conforman las direcciones preferenciales durante el movimiento de pivote. Adicionalmente, el casquillo también se puede utilizar como soporte para el elemento que genera la retroalimentación háptica, y puede crear la ruta para la transmisión de señales. El ángulo para el movimiento de pivote de la parte superior de la carcasa se limita mediante un tope final de fácil manipulación. Finalmente, el medio de desplazamiento puede presentar otro casquillo como soporte para el elemento que genera la retroalimentación háptica, con fines de compacticidad. In the event that the electric switch is used for the control of the cursor on a screen, there is a possibility that the actuating element can be pivoted by means of the pivot means in at least two preferential directions arranged perpendicularly one above the other, in particular eight addresses. To achieve the pivot capacity in a compact construction form, the pivot means comprises a bushing with grooves, where the grooves in contact with ribs in the upper part of the housing form the preferential directions during the pivot movement. Additionally, the bushing can also be used as support for the element that generates haptic feedback, and can create the route for signal transmission. The angle for the pivot movement of the upper part of the housing is limited by an easy-to-handle end stop. Finally, the means of displacement may have another bushing as a support for the element that generates haptic feedback, for the purpose of compactness.

Para utilizar en el conmutador eléctrico, resultan apropiados una pluralidad de elementos conmutadores, por ejemplo, una estera de conmutación, una lámina de conmutación o elementos conmutadores similares. Se prefiere preferentemente un elemento conmutador óptico. El elemento conmutador óptico se puede conformar en forma de una barrera de luz en horquilla en la que encaja un diafragma móvil. El elemento conmutador se encuentra sobre una placa de circuitos impresos que se encuentra aproximadamente centrada en la carcasa, es decir, en la unión entre la parte superior de la carcasa y la parte inferior de la carcasa. De esta manera, una única placa de circuitos impresos resulta suficiente para todas las funciones de conmutación, hecho que favorece tanto a la compacticidad como a la economía. For use in the electrical switch, a plurality of switching elements, for example, a switching mat, a switching sheet or similar switching elements, are suitable. An optical switching element is preferably preferred. The optical switching element can be formed in the form of a fork light barrier in which a mobile diaphragm fits. The switching element is located on a printed circuit board that is approximately centered on the housing, that is, on the junction between the upper part of the housing and the lower part of the housing. In this way, a single printed circuit board is sufficient for all switching functions, a fact that favors both compactness and economy.

Para la transmisión del movimiento de rotación del elemento de accionamiento al elemento conmutador óptico asignado, se encuentra dispuesta una rueda dentada en el eje, que se encuentra en el extremo del eje enfrentado al elemento de accionamiento. En primer lugar, la rueda dentada engrana en un piñón en un anillo de incremento. El anillo de incremento actúa junto con una barrera de luz que funciona como un elemento conmutador óptico, de manera tal que la barrera de luz genere impulsos debidos al movimiento de rotación del elemento de accionamiento. For transmission of the rotational movement of the drive element to the assigned optical switching element, a cogwheel is arranged on the shaft, which is located at the end of the shaft facing the drive element. First, the cogwheel engages in a sprocket in an increment ring. The increment ring acts together with a light barrier that functions as an optical switching element, such that the light barrier generates pulses due to the rotational movement of the actuating element.

Las ventajas obtenidas mediante la presente invención consisten particularmente en que el conmutador, a pesar de su elevada funcionalidad, requiera de un espacio reducido. De esta manera, el conmutador resulta apropiado para espacios constructivos estrechos, como se proporcionan en el vehículo a motor ya sea en el cuadro de instrumentos, la consola central, el apoyabrazos o similar. Además, el conmutador no es susceptible de errores y posee una vida útil prolongada. Por lo tanto, el conmutador conforme a la presente invención se puede emplear de manera ventajosa en el caso de condiciones ambientales extremas, por ejemplo, en vehículos a motor. Además, el conmutador presenta una retroalimentación háptica favorable, por ejemplo, posee ocho direcciones preferenciales para el elemento de accionamiento en el caso que existan recorridos de accionamiento reducidos y una respuesta háptica, hecho que contribuye al incremento de la ergonomía. A pesar de su elevada funcionalidad, el conmutador resulta simple de manipular, por ejemplo, con los dedos, en donde se evitan considerablemente las operaciones erróneas. Por otra parte, el conmutador resulta económico para su fabricación. The advantages obtained by the present invention are particularly that the switch, in spite of its high functionality, requires a reduced space. In this way, the switch is suitable for narrow construction spaces, as provided in the motor vehicle either in the instrument cluster, the center console, the armrest or the like. In addition, the switch is not susceptible to errors and has a long service life. Therefore, the switch according to the present invention can be used advantageously in the case of extreme environmental conditions, for example, in motor vehicles. In addition, the switch has a favorable haptic feedback, for example, it has eight preferential addresses for the drive element in case there are reduced drive paths and a haptic response, which contributes to the increase in ergonomics. Despite its high functionality, the switch is simple to manipulate, for example, with the fingers, where erroneous operations are considerably avoided. On the other hand, the switch is economical for its manufacture.

En los dibujos se representa un ejemplo de ejecución de la presente invención con una pluralidad de perfeccionamientos y acondicionamientos, y se explica en detalle a continuación. Muestran: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown in the drawings with a plurality of refinements and conditioning, and is explained in detail below. They show:

Fig. 1 un conmutador eléctrico en perspectiva y en un corte parcial, como un conmutador multifuncional que se puede accionar mediante movimiento de pivote, presión y rotación, Fig. 1 an electrical switch in perspective and in a partial cut, such as a multifunctional switch that can be operated by pivot movement, pressure and rotation,

Fig. 2 un corte a través del conmutador eléctrico de acuerdo con la fig. 1, en donde el elemento de accionamiento se encuentra en la posición neutral, Fig. 2 a section through the electrical switch according to fig. 1, where the drive element is in the neutral position,

Fig. 3 un corte como en la fig. 2, en donde el elemento de accionamiento se encuentra en la posición de pivote, Fig. 3 a section as in fig. 2, where the drive element is in the pivot position,

Fig. 4 los medios de pivote, de desplazamiento y de rotación en la carcasa del conmutador, vistos desde su parte inferior, y Fig. 4 the pivot, displacement and rotation means in the switch housing, viewed from its bottom, and

Fig. 5 un componente del medio de pivote como una única pieza en una vista en perspectiva. Fig. 5 a component of the pivot means as a single piece in a perspective view.

En la fig. 1 se observa un conmutador eléctrico 1 conforme a la presente invención, que se conforma como un conmutador de joystick o de cursor o bien, como un conmutador multifuncional. El conmutador 1 presenta un elemento de accionamiento 2 que se conforma en particular como un pulsador. El elemento de accionamiento 2 puede ser manipulado por el usuario de una pluralidad de maneras diferentes. En primer lugar, el elemento de accionamiento 2 actúa junto con medios de pivote 3, de manera tal que el elemento de accionamiento 2 se pueda pivotar en un plano de pivote en, al menos, una dirección en forma de una dirección preferencial del usuario, desde una posición neutral hacia una posición de pivote. Además, el elemento de accionamiento 2 puede actuar junto con los medios de desplazamiento 5, de manera tal que mediante una presión por parte del usuario el elemento de accionamiento 2 se pueda desplazar linealmente, al menos, un trayecto desde una posición cero hacia una posición de desplazamiento. Finalmente, en caso deseado, el elemento de accionamiento 2 puede actuar también junto con medios de rotación 4 de manera que el elemento de accionamiento 2 pueda ser rotado por el usuario, al menos, alrededor de un ángulo desde una posición inicial hacia una posición de rotación. La posición de pivote, eventualmente la posición de desplazamiento, así como eventualmente la posición de rotación, se conforman respectivamente como una posición de conmutación de manera que el elemento de accionamiento 2 en la respectiva posición de conmutación presente un efecto de conmutador sobre un elemento conmutador 6, 6’, 6" correspondiente. Para permitir al usuario una manipulación ergonómica del elemento de accionamiento 2, el medio de pivote 3 y/o el medio de desplazamiento 5 actúan conjuntamente con un elemento 7, 8 que genera una retroalimentación háptica. In fig. 1 an electrical switch 1 according to the present invention is observed, which is shaped as a joystick or cursor switch or, as a multifunctional switch. The switch 1 has a drive element 2 that is shaped in particular as a push button. The drive element 2 can be manipulated by the user in a plurality of different ways. First, the drive element 2 acts together with pivot means 3, such that the drive element 2 can be pivoted in a pivot plane in at least one direction in the form of a user's preferred direction, from a neutral position to a pivot position. In addition, the drive element 2 can act together with the displacement means 5, such that by means of a pressure from the user the drive element 2 can linearly move at least one path from a zero position to a position of displacement. Finally, if desired, the drive element 2 can also act together with rotation means 4 so that the drive element 2 can be rotated by the user, at least, around an angle from an initial position to a position of rotation. The pivot position, possibly the displacement position, as well as possibly the rotation position, are respectively formed as a switching position so that the actuating element 2 in the respective switching position has a switching effect on a switching element. 6, 6 ', 6 " correspondent. In order to allow the user an ergonomic manipulation of the actuation element 2, the pivot means 3 and / or the displacement means 5 act together with an element 7, 8 that generates haptic feedback.

El conmutador 1 presenta una carcasa 16 compuesta en primer lugar de una parte superior de la carcasa 9 y de una parte inferior de la carcasa 10. El elemento de accionamiento 2 sobresale hacia el exterior de la carcasa 16, es decir, en la parte superior de la carcasa 9 para la manipulación por parte del usuario. El medio de pivote 3, el medio de desplazamiento 5 y/o el medio de rotación 4 se basan en un eje 11 montado en la carcasa 16, en cuyo extremo se encuentra dispuesto el elemento de accionamiento 2. En particular, el medio de pivote 3 y/o el medio de desplazamiento 5 y/o el medio de rotación 4 presentan un eje 11 que actúa junto con el elemento de accionamiento 2, así como una articulación esférica 15 como un elemento de soporte para el movimiento de pivote y/o de presión y/o de rotación, por lo que el elemento de accionamiento 2 puede ser accionado por el usuario simultáneamente en la posición de pivote y/o de desplazamiento y/o de rotación, así como independientemente una de otra, y también en combinación de acuerdo a la necesidad. La articulación esférica 15 se encuentra dispuesta en un casquillo 18 que rodea el eje 11. The switch 1 has a housing 16 composed firstly of an upper part of the housing 9 and a lower part of the housing 10. The actuating element 2 protrudes outwardly from the housing 16, that is, at the top of the housing 9 for manipulation by the user. The pivot means 3, the displacement means 5 and / or the rotation means 4 are based on an axis 11 mounted on the housing 16, at which end the actuating element 2 is arranged. In particular, the pivot means 3 and / or the displacement means 5 and / or the rotation means 4 have an axis 11 that acts together with the actuation element 2, as well as a spherical joint 15 as a support element for the pivot movement and / or of pressure and / or rotation, whereby the actuating element 2 can be operated by the user simultaneously in the pivot and / or displacement and / or rotation position, as well as independently of one another, and also in combination according to the need. The spherical joint 15 is arranged in a bush 18 surrounding the axis 11.

Preferentemente, el elemento de accionamiento 2 no presenta sólo una posición de rotación, sino que presenta una pluralidad de dichas posiciones. Además, dichas posiciones de rotación están provistas de una división de encastre. En el caso que se requieran, por ejemplo, 16 posiciones de rotación, la división asciende a 360° / 16 = 22,5°. Sin embargo, también se pueden realizar naturalmente otras divisiones a elección de acuerdo a la necesidad. Para crear la división de encastre, el medio de rotación 4 presenta un cuerpo de encastre 12, un casquillo de encastre 13, así como eventualmente un resorte de compresión 14. El cuerpo de encastre 12 en acción conjunta con el casquillo de encastre 13 crea la retroalimentación háptica para la división de encastre del movimiento de rotación, en tanto que ante la rotación del elemento de accionamiento 2 el cuerpo de encastre 12 se desplaza desde el elemento de accionamiento 2 y además engrana en una clase de dentado en el casquillo de encastre 13. Preferably, the drive element 2 does not only have a rotating position, but also has a plurality of said positions. Furthermore, said rotation positions are provided with an insertion division. In the case where 16 rotation positions are required, for example, the division amounts to 360 ° / 16 = 22.5 °. However, other divisions of course can also be made of course according to need. In order to create the insertion division, the rotation means 4 has an insertion body 12, an insertion sleeve 13, as well as possibly a compression spring 14. The insertion body 12 in joint action with the insertion sleeve 13 creates the haptic feedback for the insertion division of the rotational movement, while in the face of the rotation of the actuating element 2 the insertion body 12 moves from the actuating element 2 and also engages in a toothed class in the insertion sleeve 13 .

Como se observa en la fig. 2, el elemento 7 que genera la retroalimentación háptica para el movimiento de pivote, que además de la retroalimentación háptica también provoca la reposición del movimiento de pivote del elemento de accionamiento 2, se compone de un disco de acción rápida. Asimismo, el elemento 8 que genera la retroalimentación háptica para el movimiento lineal, que además de la retroalimentación háptica también provoca la reposición para la presión del elemento de accionamiento 2, se compone de un disco de acción rápida El disco de acción rápida 7, 8 se compone de metal y presenta un orificio 17 aproximadamente centrado para el paso del eje 11, del casquillo 18 para la articulación esférica 15 ó similar, como se observa en la fig. 4. As shown in Fig. 2, the element 7 that generates the haptic feedback for the pivot movement, which in addition to the haptic feedback also causes the replacement of the pivot movement of the drive element 2, is composed of a fast-acting disc. Also, the element 8 that generates the haptic feedback for the linear movement, which in addition to the haptic feedback also causes the replacement for the pressure of the actuating element 2, is composed of a fast-acting disk The fast-acting disk 7, 8 It is composed of metal and has an orifice 17 approximately centered for the passage of the axis 11, of the bushing 18 for the spherical joint 15 or similar, as seen in fig. Four.

El elemento de accionamiento 2 se puede pivotar mediante el medio de pivote 3 en, al menos, dos direcciones dispuestas perpendiculares una sobre otra, como se observa en las figuras 2 y 3. Además, en el caso de un conmutador multifuncional se pueden conformar como posiciones de pivote, además de las direcciones de 90°, también las direcciones de 45° de manera que el elemento de accionamiento 2 se pueda pivotar en ocho direcciones preferenciales. El medio de pivote 3 comprende un casquillo 19 con hendiduras 20, las cuales se observan claramente en la fig. 5. Dichas hendiduras 20 en contacto con las nervaduras 21 que se observan en la fig. 4 en la parte superior de la carcasa 9 crean las direcciones preferenciales durante el movimiento de pivote. En el caso que el elemento de accionamiento 2 se pueda pivotar en ocho direcciones preferenciales, se dispone de ocho nervaduras 21 así como de ocho hendiduras 20 correspondientes a dichas nervaduras. El ángulo para el movimiento de pivote del elemento de accionamiento 2 hasta la posición de pivote, puede estar limitado mediante la acción conjunta de salientes 28 en el casquillo 18 con la parte inferior de la carcasa 10 y/o con la parte superior de la carcasa 9, en forma de un tope final como se observa en la fig. 3. Finalmente, de acuerdo con la fig. 4, el casquillo 19 se utiliza también como soporte para el disco de acción rápida 7 y crea la ruta para la transmisión de señales. El medio de desplazamiento 5 presenta un casquillo 22 que se observa en la fig.1, como soporte para el disco de acción rápida 8. The drive element 2 can be pivoted by means of the pivot means 3 in at least two directions arranged perpendicularly over each other, as seen in Figures 2 and 3. Furthermore, in the case of a multifunctional switch they can be shaped as pivot positions, in addition to the 90 ° directions, also the 45 ° directions so that the drive element 2 can be pivoted in eight preferential directions. The pivot means 3 comprises a bushing 19 with slits 20, which are clearly seen in fig. 5. Said grooves 20 in contact with the ribs 21 shown in fig. 4 at the top of the housing 9 create the preferred directions during the pivot movement. In the event that the drive element 2 can be pivoted in eight preferential directions, there are eight ribs 21 as well as eight slots 20 corresponding to said ribs. The angle for the pivot movement of the drive element 2 to the pivot position may be limited by the joint action of projections 28 in the bushing 18 with the lower part of the housing 10 and / or with the upper part of the housing 9, in the form of an end stop as seen in fig. 3. Finally, according to fig. 4, the bushing 19 is also used as a support for the fast-acting disk 7 and creates the route for signal transmission. The displacement means 5 has a bushing 22 which can be seen in fig. 1, as a support for the fast-acting disc 8.

El elemento conmutador 6, 6’ se conforma como un elemento conmutador óptico en forma de una barrera de luz en horquilla. En la barrera de luz en horquilla 6, 6" encaja un diafragma móvil 23, de manera que mediante la señal de la barrera de luz en horquilla 6, 6’ se pueda identificar la respectiva posición de conmutación para el movimiento de pivote y/o para el desplazamiento. En el acondicionamiento que se muestra en la fig. 1, la barrera de luz en horquilla 6 se utiliza para la emisión de señales para el movimiento de pivote del elemento de accionamiento 2. Para ello, el casquillo 19 actúa sobre una palanca 30 mediante un brazo saliente 29 durante el movimiento de pivote hacia la dirección correspondiente, en donde la palanca 30 desplaza en primer lugar el diafragma 23 de manera correspondiente hacia la barrera de luz en horquilla 6. La barrera de luz en horquilla adicional 6’ se utiliza para la emisión de señales cuando se presiona el elemento de accionamiento 2. The switching element 6, 6 ’is shaped as an optical switching element in the form of a fork light barrier. On the fork light barrier 6, 6 " a movable diaphragm 23 fits, so that by means of the fork light barrier signal 6, 6 ’the respective switching position can be identified for the pivot movement and / or for the displacement. In the conditioning shown in fig. 1, the fork light barrier 6 is used for the emission of signals for the pivot movement of the drive element 2. To this end, the bushing 19 acts on a lever 30 by means of a projecting arm 29 during the pivot movement towards the corresponding direction, where the lever 30 first moves the diaphragm 23 correspondingly towards the fork light barrier 6. The additional fork light barrier 6 'is used for signal emission when the actuating element is pressed 2.

Como se muestra además en la fig. 1, el eje 11 presenta una rueda dentada 25 que se encuentra en particular en el extremo del eje 11 enfrentado al elemento de accionamiento 2. La rueda dentada 25 engrana en un piñón 26 en un anillo de incremento 27. El anillo de incremento 27 actúa junto con una barrera de luz que se utiliza como elemento conmutador 6" para la rotación del elemento de accionamiento 2. De esta manera, la barrera de luz 6" genera los respectivos impulsos debido al movimiento de rotación del elemento de accionamiento 2. As also shown in fig. 1, the axle 11 has a gearwheel 25 which is located in particular at the end of the shaft 11 facing the drive element 2. The gearwheel 25 engages in a pinion 26 in an increment ring 27. The increase ring 27 acts together with a light barrier that is used as a switching element 6 " for rotation of the drive element 2. In this way, the light barrier 6 " generates the respective pulses due to the rotation movement of the drive element 2.

Convenientemente, los elementos conmutadores 6, 6’, 6" se disponen sobre una placa de circuitos impresos 24. La placa de circuitos impresos 24 se dispone aproximadamente centrada en la carcasa 16, en particular en la unión entre la parte superior de la carcasa 9 y la parte inferior de la carcasa 10. En el caso que se requiera y/o se desee, sobre la placa de circuitos impresos 24 se puede disponer además de una electrónica para la evaluación de las Conveniently, the switching elements 6, 6 ’, 6 " they are arranged on a printed circuit board 24. The printed circuit board 24 is arranged approximately centered on the housing 16, in particular at the junction between the upper part of the housing 9 and the lower part of the housing 10. In the case that is required and / or desired, on the printed circuit board 24 an electronic can also be available for the evaluation of the

5 señales de conmutación generadas por los elementos conmutadores 6, 6’, 6", así como para el control de otras funciones. 5 switching signals generated by switching elements 6, 6 ’, 6 ″, as well as for the control of other functions.

Un conmutador multifuncional de esta clase se puede utilizar para autorradios, para sistemas de navegación y/o para dispositivos de control, pantallas o similares en vehículos a motor. Sin embargo, la presente invención no se limita al ejemplo de ejecución descrito y representado. Más bien, comprende también todos los perfeccionamientos A multifunctional switch of this class can be used for car radios, for navigation systems and / or for control devices, displays or the like in motor vehicles. However, the present invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiment described and represented. Rather, it also includes all the improvements

10 del ramo profesional en el marco de la invención definida mediante las reivindicaciones. Además de las aplicaciones en vehículos a motor, un conmutador multifuncional de esta clase se puede emplear de manera ventajosa también como medio de entrada para ordenadores, máquinas-herramientas, electrodomésticos o similares. 10 of the professional branch within the framework of the invention defined by the claims. In addition to applications in motor vehicles, a multifunctional switch of this class can also be used advantageously as an input medium for computers, machine tools, appliances or the like.

Lista de símbolos de referencia: List of reference symbols:

1: Conmutador eléctrico 1: Electric switch

15 2: Elemento de accionamiento 15 2: Drive element

3: Medio de pivote 3: Pivot means

4: Medio de rotación 4: Rotation medium

5: Medio de desplazamiento 5: Travel medium

6: Elemento conmutador / barrera de luz en horquilla (para el movimiento de pivote) 6: Fork light switch / barrier element (for pivot movement)

20 6’: Elemento conmutador / barrera de luz en horquilla (para la presión) 6": Elemento conmutador / barrera de luz (para la rotación) 7,8: Elemento que genera la retroalimentación háptica /disco de acción rápida 20 6 ’: Switch element / light barrier on fork (for pressure) 6": Switch element / light barrier (for rotation) 7,8: Element that generates haptic feedback / fast-acting disc

9: Parte superior de la carcasa 9: Top of the housing

10: Parte inferior de la carcasa 25 11: Eje 10: Bottom of housing 25 11: Shaft

12: Cuerpo de encastre 12: Insert body

13: Casquillo de encastre 13: Insert bush

14: Resorte de compresión 14: Compression spring

15: Articulación esférica 30 16: Carcasa 15: Spherical joint 30 16: Housing

17: Orificio (en el disco de acción rápida) 17: Hole (in the fast-acting disc)

18: Casquillo (para la articulación esférica) 18: Bushing (for spherical joint)

19: Casquillo (para el medio de pivote) 19: Bushing (for pivot means)

20: Hendidura (en el casquillo del medio de pivote) 35 21: Nervadura 20: Slit (in the pivot bushing) 35 21: Rib

22: Casquillo (para el medio de desplazamiento) 22: Bushing (for the means of travel)

23: Diafragma (para la barrera de luz en horquilla) 23: Diaphragm (for fork light barrier)

24: Placa de circuitos impresos 24: Printed circuit board

25: Rueda dentada 25: Cogwheel

26: Piñón 26: Pinion

27: Anillo de incremento 27: Increment Ring

28: Saliente (en la articulación esférica) 28: Outgoing (in the spherical joint)

29: Brazo saliente (en el casquillo del medio de pivote) 29: Outgoing arm (in the pivot means bushing)

30: Palanca (para el accionamiento del elemento conmutador para el medio de pivote) 30: Lever (for actuating the switching element for the pivot means)

Claims (9)

REIVINDICACIONES
1. one.
Conmutador eléctrico, en particular en forma de un conmutador de cursor o de joystick, con un elemento de accionamiento (2), con medios de pivote (3), con medios de desplazamiento (5), con un elemento (7, 8) que genera una retroalimentación háptica, y con un elemento conmutador (6, 6’), en donde el elemento de accionamiento (2) actúa junto con los medios de pivote (3) de manera tal que el elemento de accionamiento (2) se pueda pivotar en un plano de pivote en, al menos, una dirección preferencial, desde una posición neutral hacia una posición de pivote, en donde el elemento de accionamiento (2) actúa junto con los medios de desplazamiento (5) de manera tal que el elemento de accionamiento (2) se pueda desplazar linealmente, al menos, un trayecto desde una posición cero hacia una posición de desplazamiento, en donde la posición de pivote, así como la posición de desplazamiento se conforman respectivamente como una posición de conmutación, de manera que el elemento de accionamiento (2) en la posición de conmutación presente un efecto conmutador sobre el elemento conmutador (6, 6’), y en donde el medio de pivote (3) y el medio de desplazamiento (5) actúan conjuntamente con el elemento (7, 8) que genera la retroalimentación háptica, caracterizado porque el elemento (7) que genera la retroalimentación háptica para el movimiento de pivote se compone de un disco de acción rápida, porque el elemento (8) que genera la retroalimentación háptica para el movimiento lineal se compone de otro disco de acción rápida, y porque los discos de acción rápida (7, 8) están compuestos de metal. Electric switch, in particular in the form of a cursor or joystick switch, with a drive element (2), with pivot means (3), with displacement means (5), with an element (7, 8) that generates a haptic feedback, and with a switching element (6, 6 '), where the drive element (2) acts together with the pivot means (3) so that the drive element (2) can be pivoted in a pivot plane in at least one preferential direction, from a neutral position to a pivot position, where the drive element (2) acts together with the displacement means (5) such that the element of drive (2) can be linearly displaced, at least, a path from a zero position to a displacement position, where the pivot position, as well as the displacement position are respectively formed as a switching position, so that the ac element actuation (2) in the switching position has a switching effect on the switching element (6, 6 '), and where the pivot means (3) and the displacement means (5) act together with the element (7, 8) that generates the haptic feedback, characterized in that the element (7) that generates the haptic feedback for the pivot movement is composed of a fast-acting disk, because the element (8) that generates the haptic feedback for the linear movement is It consists of another fast-acting disc, and because the fast-acting discs (7, 8) are made of metal.
2. 2.
Conmutador eléctrico de acuerdo con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque el conmutador (1) presenta una carcasa (16) que se compone particularmente de una parte superior de la carcasa (9) y una parte inferior de la carcasa (10), y porque el elemento de accionamiento (2) sobresale de la carcasa (16), en particular en la parte superior de la carcasa (9). Electric switch according to claim 1, characterized in that the switch (1) has a housing (16) which is particularly composed of an upper part of the housing (9) and a lower part of the housing (10), and because the drive element (2) protrudes from the housing (16), in particular at the top of the housing (9).
3. 3.
Conmutador eléctrico de acuerdo con la reivindicación 1 ó 2, caracterizado porque el elemento de accionamiento Electric switch according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the actuating element
(2) actúa junto con medios de rotación (4) de manera que el elemento de accionamiento (2) se pueda rotar, al menos, alrededor de un ángulo desde una posición inicial hacia una posición de rotación, en donde en particular la posición de rotación se conforma como una posición de conmutación que presenta un elemento conmutador (6"), porque las posiciones de rotación del elemento de accionamiento (2) están provistas preferentemente de una división de encastre, y porque además el medio de rotación (4) presenta preferentemente un cuerpo de encastre (12), un casquillo de encastre (13) y eventualmente un resorte de compresión (14), de manera tal que el cuerpo de encastre (12) en acción conjunta con el casquillo de encastre (13) genere una división de encastre y/o una retroalimentación háptica para la división de encastre del movimiento de rotación. (2) acts together with rotation means (4) so that the actuating element (2) can be rotated, at least, around an angle from an initial position to a rotation position, in particular the position of rotation is formed as a switching position that has a switching element (6 "), because the rotation positions of the actuating element (2) are preferably provided with an insertion division, and because in addition the rotation means (4) has preferably an insertion body (12), an attachment sleeve (13) and possibly a compression spring (14), such that the insertion body (12) in joint action with the insertion sleeve (13) generates a insertion division and / or haptic feedback for the insertion division of the rotation movement. 4. Conmutador eléctrico de acuerdo con una de las reivindicaciones 1 a 3, caracterizado porque el medio de pivote 4. Electric switch according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the pivot means (3) y/o el medio de desplazamiento (5) y/o el medio de rotación (4) presentan un eje (11) que actúa junto con el elemento de accionamiento (2), así como una articulación esférica (15) como un elemento de soporte para el movimiento de pivote y/o de presión y/o de rotación, de manera tal que el elemento de accionamiento (2) se pueda accionar simultáneamente en la posición de pivote y/o de desplazamiento y/o de rotación, así como independientemente una de otra, en particular de manera combinable de acuerdo a la necesidad. (3) and / or the displacement means (5) and / or the rotation means (4) have an axis (11) that acts together with the actuating element (2), as well as a spherical joint (15) as a support element for pivot and / or pressure and / or rotation movement, so that the actuating element (2) can be operated simultaneously in the pivot and / or displacement and / or rotation position , as well as independently of one another, in particular in a combinable manner according to need.
5. 5.
Conmutador eléctrico de acuerdo con una de las reivindicaciones 1 a 4, caracterizado porque el disco de acción rápida (7, 8) presenta un orificio (17) aproximadamente centrado para el paso del eje (11) o similar. Electric switch according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the fast-acting disc (7, 8) has an orifice (17) approximately centered for the passage of the shaft (11) or the like.
6. 6.
Conmutador eléctrico de acuerdo con una de las reivindicaciones 1 a 5, caracterizado porque el elemento de accionamiento (2) se puede pivotar mediante el medio de pivote (3) en, al menos, dos direcciones preferenciales dispuestas perpendicularmente una sobre otra, en particular en ocho direcciones, porque el medio de pivote (3) comprende un casquillo (19) con hendiduras (20), en donde en particular las hendiduras (20) en contacto con las nervaduras (21) en la parte superior de la carcasa (9) conforman las direcciones preferenciales durante el movimiento de pivote, porque además el casquillo (19) se utiliza preferentemente como soporte para el elemento (7) que genera la retroalimentación háptica, en donde en particular el casquillo (19) crea la ruta para la transmisión de señales, y porque además el ángulo para el movimiento de pivote de la parte superior de la carcasa (9) se limita preferentemente mediante un tope final. Electric switch according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the actuating element (2) can be pivoted by means of the pivot means (3) in at least two preferential directions arranged perpendicularly over each other, in particular in eight directions, because the pivot means (3) comprises a bushing (19) with grooves (20), in particular the grooves (20) in contact with the ribs (21) in the upper part of the housing (9) they form the preferential directions during the pivot movement, because in addition the bushing (19) is preferably used as a support for the element (7) that generates the haptic feedback, where in particular the bushing (19) creates the route for the transmission of signals, and also because the angle for the pivot movement of the upper part of the housing (9) is preferably limited by an end stop.
7. 7.
Conmutador eléctrico de acuerdo con una de las reivindicaciones 1 a 6, caracterizado porque el medio de desplazamiento (5) presenta un casquillo (22) como soporte para el elemento (8) que genera la retroalimentación háptica. Electric switch according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the displacement means (5) has a bushing (22) as a support for the element (8) that generates the haptic feedback.
8. 8.
Conmutador eléctrico de acuerdo con una de las reivindicaciones 1 a 7, caracterizado porque el elemento conmutador (6, 6’) se conforma como un elemento conmutador óptico en forma de una barrera de luz en horquilla en la que encaja un diafragma móvil (23), porque el elemento conmutador (6, 6’, 6") se encuentra dispuesto preferentemente en una placa de circuitos impresos (24), y porque además la placa de circuitos impresos (24) se encuentra dispuesta preferentemente casi centrada en la carcasa (16), en particular en la unión entre la parte superior de la carcasa (9) y la parte inferior de la carcasa (10). Electric switch according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the switching element (6, 6 ') is formed as an optical switching element in the form of a fork light barrier in which a mobile diaphragm (23) fits , because the switching element (6, 6 ', 6 ") is preferably arranged in a printed circuit board (24), and because in addition the printed circuit board (24) is preferably arranged almost centered in the housing (16 ), in particular at the junction between the upper part of the housing (9) and the lower part of the housing (10).
9. 9.
Conmutador eléctrico de acuerdo con una de las reivindicaciones 1 a 8, caracterizado porque en el eje (11) se encuentra dispuesta una rueda dentada (25) que se encuentra particularmente en el extremo del eje (11) enfrentado al elemento de accionamiento (2), porque la rueda dentada (25) engrana preferentemente en un piñón (26) en un anillo de incremento (27), y porque además el anillo de incremento (27) actúa junto con una barrera de luz (6") de manera tal que la barrera de luz (6") genere impulsos debidos al movimiento de rotación del elemento de accionamiento (2). Electric switch according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that on the axle (11) a cogwheel (25) is arranged which is particularly located at the end of the shaft (11) facing the drive element (2) , because the sprocket (25) preferably meshes in a pinion (26) in an increment ring (27), and also because the increment ring (27) acts together with a light barrier (6 ") so that The light barrier (6 ") generates pulses due to the rotational movement of the drive element (2).
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