DE102008036156A1 - Control unit for controlling vehicle air conditioning system, has control element for activating automatic mode of air conditioning system from deactivated condition of system for adjusting exhaust characteristic of air flow of system - Google Patents

Abstract

The unit (1) has a control element (1.1) i.e. wiping button, activating an automatic mode of a vehicle air conditioning system from a deactivated condition of the vehicle air conditioning system, where an exhaust characteristic of air flow of the air conditioning system is adjusted during activation of the automatic mode. The control element activates the automatic mode of the air conditioning system in a movement direction (R1) or another movement direction (R2). A display unit (1.3) displays an activation condition of the automatic mode and the selected exhaust characteristic. An independent claim is also included for a method for controlling a vehicle air conditioning system.

Description

The The invention relates to an operating unit for controlling a vehicle air conditioning system according to the preamble of claim 1. The invention further relates to a method for controlling a vehicle air conditioning system according to the preamble of claim 11.

From the DE 41 35 363 C2 an operating unit for a vehicle heating / air conditioning with at least one operating in stepping logic control is known. The operating element can be actuated in at least two actuating planes which are substantially vertical to one another and in two opposite directions in each plane, wherein the operation in the first actuating plane assigns a nominal value adjustable in the second operating plane to a first or second partial region of the vehicle interior.

Of the Invention is based on the object, an improved operating unit and an improved method for controlling a vehicle air conditioning system specify at least one control, which is a simple operation for a user.

Regarding the control unit is the object of the invention the features specified in claim 1 solved. Regarding of the method according to the invention by the features specified in claim 11 solved.

advantageous Embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

The Control unit according to the invention for controlling a Vehicle air conditioning system with at least one operating element is characterized characterized in that by means of exactly one operating element, an automatic mode the vehicle air conditioner can be activated from a deactivated state and an outflow characteristic of an air flow adjustable are, wherein the operating element movable in two directions of movement and according to an embodiment of the invention Rocker switch is. This is a simple operation of the vehicle air conditioning allowing a comfort increase for a vehicle user is achieved.

According to one Further development of the invention is the automatic mode by means of actuation the operating element in a first or second direction of movement activatable, which in turn leads to a simplification of the operation.

Farther is the last set when the automatic mode is activated Outflow characteristic of the air flow activatable, so for example, a user-set preference outflow characteristic when switching between a manual mode and the automatic mode preserved.

Further is the Ausströmcharakteristik the air flow in stages or continuously adjustable, wherein a display unit for display an activation state of the automatic mode and to display the selected Ausströmcharakteristik is provided. This is a simple and unique setting and display an operating condition of the vehicle air conditioning system feasible.

To an adjustment of the Ausströmcharakteristik is the control actuated such that upon movement of the operating element in the first direction of movement, with activated automatic mode and a diffuse Ausströmcharakteristik the air flow a partially focused outflow characteristic can be activated is or with activated automatic mode and partially focused Outflow characteristic of the air flow a focused Outflow characteristic is activated.

Farther the control is actuated such that at a Movement of the control element in the second direction of movement, at activated automatic mode and focused outflow characteristic the air flow, the partially focused Ausströmcharakteristik can be activated or partially activated with automatic mode focused outflow characteristic of the air flow the diffuse Ausströmcharakteristik is activated.

In summary is achieved by the invention, a saving of controls, which an increased clarity of the control unit and thus a simpler and faster operation of the vehicle air conditioning is possible. Furthermore, an intuitive or self-explanatory Operation allows, in an advantageous manner to a Comfort increase for the vehicle user leads.

embodiments The invention will be described in more detail below with reference to drawings explained.

there demonstrate:

1A 1 is a schematic section of an operating unit for operating a vehicle air conditioning system with a diffuse discharge characteristic;

1B schematically a section of the control unit according to 1 with partially focused discharge characteristic,

1C schematically a section of Operating unit according to 1 with a focused discharge characteristic,

2 schematically two sections of the operating unit upon actuation of a control element,

3 schematically three sections of the operating unit upon actuation of a control element in a first direction of movement, and

4 schematically three sections of the operating unit upon actuation of a control element in a second direction of movement.

each other corresponding parts are in all figures with the same reference numerals Mistake.

1 represents a section of a control unit 1 to operate a vehicle air conditioning system, not shown. By means of the control unit 1 are over several controls 1.1 . 1.2 a Ausströmcharakteristik the air flow and a vehicle interior temperature T adjustable. According to non-illustrated embodiments of the invention, further controls, for example, for adjusting an amount of air or a blower stage, may be provided.

According to the invention by means of exactly one operating element, in the illustrated embodiment of the invention by means of the control element 1.1 , an automatic mode of the vehicle air conditioner from a deactivated state can be activated and the Ausströmcharakteristik the air flow adjustable. The operating element 1.1 is in particular designed as a rocker switch and movable in a first movement direction R1 and a second movement direction R2. The operating element 1.1 is further characterized by the word "AUTO", giving the user the function of the control 2 is representable.

Under The automatic mode is to understand that a desired Vehicle interior temperature T can be specified by a user and at activated automatic mode, the vehicle air conditioner automatically so it is controllable that the desired predetermined vehicle interior temperature T is reached and maintained at the desired level. These are preferably for different seats and / or areas in a passenger compartment have different temperatures predetermined.

The first direction of movement R1 of the operating element 1.1 is either, as in the illustrated embodiment of the invention, directed upward or directed to a right not shown in detail. The second direction of movement R2 can either be directed downwards or be directed to the left according to a further embodiment.

The operating unit 1 further comprises a display unit 1.3 , by means of which, in addition to a selected setting of the vehicle interior temperature T, an activation state of the automatic mode can be displayed on the basis of a highlighted representation of a first beam B1. The highlighted representation can be achieved, for example, by different color markings in an activated manual mode and an activated automatic mode.

Farther it is also possible that the first bar B1 only when activated Automatic mode can be faded in and faded out when manual mode is activated is.

In addition, on the display unit 1.3 further, in their height from left to right increasing bar B2 to B4 provided for displaying the set Ausströmcharakteristik, which are preferably only at an activation of the associated Ausströmcharakteristik einblendbar. In the illustrated embodiment, the second bar B2 is superimposed on the display unit, ie, that a diffuse Ausströmcharakteristik the air flow is activated.

The 1B shows the section of the control unit 1 according to 1 , wherein the automatic mode and a partially focused Ausströmcharakteristik the air flow are activated. For visual confirmation of the activation of the partially focused Ausströmcharakteristik while the third bar B3 is provided.

The 1C shows the section of the control unit 1 according to 1 , wherein the automatic mode and a focused Ausströmcharakteristik the air flow are activated. For visual confirmation of the activation of the focused Ausströmcharakteristik while the fourth bar B4 is provided.

The 2 shows two sections of the control unit 1 , wherein in the left area a section of the control unit 1 is displayed in deactivated automatic mode, with all bars B1 to B4 are deactivated.

To activate the automatic mode from the deactivated state is an actuation of the control element 1.1 necessary. In this case, the operating element can be actuated both in the first direction of movement R1 and in the second direction of movement R2.

When the automatic mode is activated, the right-hand section of the control unit must be used 1 of the first bar B1 activated. In the illustrated embodiment, the diffuse Ausströmcharakteristik is automatically activated when the automatic mode.

According to one advantageous development of the invention is in the activation the automatic mode the last set discharge characteristic of the Air flow activated.

In 3 are three sections of the control unit 1 upon actuation of a control element 1.1 shown in the first direction of movement R1, wherein the automatic mode is activated.

Here is the control 1.1 actuated such that upon movement of the operating element 1.1 in the first direction of movement R1, with activated automatic mode and a diffuse Ausströmcharakteristik the air flow (left section) a partially focused Ausströmcharakteristik can be activated (middle section) or that when activated automatic mode and partially focused Ausströmcharakteristik the air flow (middle section) a focused Ausströmcharakteristik can be activated ( right section).

Under the movement of the control 1.1 is understood in particular a one-time, applied to the control element pressure, both the Ausströmcharakteristik and the display for optical confirmation of this, ie, the bars B2 to B4, stepwise by repeated actuation, ie pressing the control element 1.1 in the relevant operating direction R1, R2 are adjustable. Furthermore, it is also possible for a user, by means of several short successive operations of the control 1.1 directly select the desired discharge characteristic.

In 4 are three sections of the control unit 1 upon actuation of a control element 1.1 shown in the second direction of movement R1, wherein the automatic mode is activated.

Here is the control 1.1 actuated such that upon movement of the operating element 1.1 in the second direction of movement R2, with activated automatic mode and focused Ausströmcharakteristik the air flow (left section), the partially focused Ausströmcharakteristik can be activated (middle section) or that with activated automatic mode and partially focused Ausströmcharakteristik the air flow (middle section), the diffuse Ausströmcharakteristik can be activated (right detail).

In the illustrated embodiments of the invention the Ausströmcharakteristik the air flow in three stages adjustable. According to not shown However, developments of the invention can also be more or less stages for regulation or stepless regulation provided be.

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operating unit

1.1

operating element

1.2

operating element

1.3

display unit

T

Vehicle interior temperature

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first bar

B2

second bar

B3

third bar

B4

fourth bar

R1

First movement direction

R2

Second movement direction

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Cited patent literature

• - DE 4135363 C2 [0002]

Claims (19)

Control unit ( 1 ) for controlling a vehicle air conditioning system with at least one operating element ( 1.1 ), characterized in that by means of exactly one operating element ( 1.1 ) an automatic mode of the vehicle air conditioning system can be activated from a deactivated state and an outflow characteristic of an air flow can be set, wherein the operating element ( 1.1 ) is movable in two directions of movement (R1, R2). Control unit ( 1 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the one operating element ( 1.1 ) is a rocker switch. Control unit ( 1 ) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the automatic mode by means of actuation of a control element ( 1.1 ) in the first direction of movement (R1) or second direction of movement (R2) can be activated. Control unit ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that upon activation of the automatic mode, the last set Ausströmcharakteristik the air flow is activated. Control unit ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the Ausströmcharakteristik the air flow in steps or continuously adjustable. Control unit ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that a display unit ( 1.3 ) is provided for displaying an activation state of the automatic mode and for displaying the selected Ausströmcharakteristik. Control unit ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the operating element ( 1.1 ) is actuated such that upon movement of the operating element ( 1.1 ) in the first direction of movement (R1) with activated automatic mode and a diffuse Ausströmcharakteristik the air flow, a partially focused Ausströmcharakteristik is activated. Control unit ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the operating element ( 1.1 ) is actuated such that upon movement of the operating element ( 1.1 ) in the first direction of movement (R1) with activated automatic mode and partially focused Ausströmcharakteristik the air flow, a focused Ausströmcharakteristik is activated. Control unit ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the operating element ( 1.1 ) is actuated such that upon movement of the operating element ( 1.1 ) In the second direction of movement (R2) when the automatic mode and focused Ausströmcharakteristik the air flow, the partially focused Ausströmcharakteristik is activated. Control unit ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the operating element ( 1.1 ) is actuated such that upon movement of the operating element ( 1.1 ) in the second direction of movement in the activated automatic mode and partially focused Ausströmcharakteristik the air flow, the diffuse Ausströmcharakteristik is activated. Method for controlling a vehicle air conditioning system, wherein the vehicle air conditioning system by means of at least one operating element ( 1.1 ) an operating unit is controlled, characterized in that by means of exactly one operating element ( 1.1 ) an automatic mode of the vehicle air conditioner is activated from a deactivated state and a Ausströmcharakteristik an air flow is set. A method according to claim 11, characterized in that the automatic mode by means of actuation of a control element ( 1.1 ) in the first direction of movement (R1) or second direction of movement (R2) is activated. Method according to claim 11 or 12, characterized that when the automatic mode is activated, the last set Outflow characteristic of the air flow is activated. Method according to one of claims 11 to 13, characterized in that the Ausströmcharakteristik the air flow is adjusted in stages or continuously. Method according to one of claims 11 to 14, characterized in that by means of a display unit ( 1.3 ) an activation state of the automatic mode and the selected Ausströmcharakteristik are displayed. Method according to one of claims 11 to 15, characterized in that the operating element ( 1.1 ) is actuated such that upon movement of the operating element ( 1.1 ) in the first direction of movement (R1) with activated automatic mode and a diffuse Ausströmcharakteristik the air flow, a partially focused Ausströmcharakteristik is activated. Method according to one of claims 11 to 16, characterized in that the operating element ( 1.1 ) is actuated such that upon movement of the operating element ( 1.1 ) in the first move tion direction (R1) with activated automatic mode and partially focused Ausströmcharakteristik the air flow, a focused Ausströmcharakteristik is activated. Method according to one of claims 11 to 17, characterized in that the operating element ( 1.1 ) is actuated such that upon movement of the operating element ( 1.1 ) In the second direction of movement (R2) with activated automatic mode and focused Ausströmcharakteristik the air flow, the partially focused Ausströmcharakteristik is activated. Method according to one of claims 11 to 18, characterized in that the operating element ( 1.1 ) is actuated such that upon movement of the operating element ( 1.1 ) in the second direction of movement when activated automatic mode and partially focused Ausströmcharakteristik the air flow, the diffuse Ausströmcharakteristik is activated.