DE19733613A1 - One-handed control handle device for blind operation in vehicles - Google Patents

Description

The invention is directed to control units, control units, switch arrangements for Machines, electronics and other devices to be controlled in vehicles.

Control devices are known in different designs and materials that the The requirements of the machine to be controlled are sufficient. Operation of this Control devices are carried out using fingers, hands and feet, often there is visual contact necessary in order to enable correct, unambiguous finding and operation.

Switches, buttons are often operated by drivers while driving, e.g. B. um turn on the radio, choose a station or around sunroof, window closed open and close.

It is always necessary to use the eyes to find the right switch find and use.

During this time of changing the view from the street to the counter etc. it will be dangerous for the driver and other road users. The vehicle continues at a more or less high speed while the Driver busy with buttons and switches. An accident happened quickly.

The object of the invention is to create a "blind" to be operated by the driver Control device, hereinafter also called one-hand control handle device.

The switches and buttons arranged next to or below one another in vehicles are combined into control units that are "blind" without the help of the eyes be found and served. This enables the shape of the control units to be oriented the anatomy of a hand and is partly up to the principle of one Palm built up.  

A hand has a typical structure and gripping. These characteristics are typologically implemented in the one-hand control handle devices. You make it possible blind operation.

The thumb is always positioned first, it receives one in these devices clear, ergonomically placed recessed grip based on the movement sequences. When placed correctly by the operator, the other fingers become more anatomical Order placed in the next recessed grips. These depressions rise clearly from the thumb grip. Confusion is almost complete to be excluded, because every hand is basically the same despite differences in size built up.

If the position is favorable for the driver, the hand grips this ergonomically described control handle element with your fingers, depending on the design and size also with the involvement of the whole fingers up to the palm.

Buttons, switches or sensors are attached to the recessed grips, the analog ones or effect digital circuits.

The switching options are expanded by 1, 2 or 3 dimensions Moving the one-hand control handle device relative to the basic position. And in addition, the devices with voice output, for example in the sense of Command confirmation.

The operating process can not only with the fingers or fingertips be made, but also with participation of the whole inner palm. Conceptually, this procedure is integrated into the one-hand control unit, the dimensions this device will inevitably enlarge.  

The surface structure then resembles a handprint in a more or less arched plastic mass in more or less easy grip.

With a handprint, each finger leaves a clear more or less deep Deepening groove.

When you revisit such a shape, the fingers become intuitive again brought into their original position. The thumb offers again through his special position the basic orientation.

The feeling of having placed the hand correctly arises from the contact that everyone has Have fingers on this shape at the same time. The hand recognizes them by touch Structures and assigns each finger groove to the associated one finger. The hand lies in a kind of "hand bed" and can actually be a control unit shaped in this way do not touch differently.

The same desired effect of intuitively correct gripping is also provided general, not individually shaped only manufactured according to this basic principle Housings.

By clearly gripping the control unit, the prerequisite is created various clearly differentiated functions in this device to accommodate.

Each finger lies in its finger groove and can be a switch or a button operate, the ball of the thumb could also perform a function.

After learning these functions, they can be called up clearly without visual contact become.

Incorrect operation is hardly possible because every healthy person is able to set it up of his hands and how they work has flesh and blood.

The driver of the vehicle can therefore fully focus his visual attention on that Traffic and focus on driving your vehicle.  

This invention offers the following advantages:

• - blind operation,
  The structure of the one-hand control handle is clearly gripped by the fingers and, depending on the size, more or less lies in the whole hand. The integrated buttons, switches and or sensors can be assigned unique functions by hand.
• - security aspect
  "Blind" operation maintains driving safety. The visual attention can remain undisturbed while driving and driving.
• - variable positioning of buttons, switches and sensors,
  each finger can operate at least 1 function. By gripping the control unit, the ball of the hand can also take on a function. The multifunctionality is increased by 1, 2 or 3 dimensional displacement of the one-hand control device.
• - design qualities,
  these one-hand control handle devices can replace the arrangement of the previous switches next to each other and can be future-oriented even in the development of the dashboards.

The invention is directed to the "blind operability" of control devices of any kind in vehicles.

The use of such a control device in a motor vehicle is described as an example. It is possible, the radio of a car through a "blind operated" one-hand control device to use.

Instead of several switches and buttons, which are usually only clear about visual orientation can be operated, a one-hand control handle element is used. It can be placed ergonomically within easy reach, e.g. B. on the center console, armrest or directly on the dashboard.

After briefly familiarizing yourself with the functions, it can be found blindly and operated blindly. This increases general traffic safety.

As an example, it is possible to regulate the window and sunroof by to carry out "blind operated" one-hand control handle device.

The switches and buttons are combined in one-hand control handle devices and on easily accessible places.

For example, it is possible to use a motor vehicle navigation system One-hand control handle device to operate.

Claims (10)

1. Control device characterized in that it is "blind operated" in vehicles. This is achieved through the design. This is based on the anatomical structure of a hand. The thumb, the one holds a special position, offers the basic orientation. If he's at the for him clearly marked position, the other fingers of the anatomical order according to the following positions. 2. Control device according to claim 1, characterized in that there are one or more Has buttons, switches and sensors. 3. Control device according to claim 1, characterized in that by changing the Position of the housing in relation to the mounting base area further switching options consist. 4. Control device according to claim 1, characterized in that it for blind operation is used by mobile communication devices. 5. Control device according to claim 1, characterized in that it for blind operation of window and sunroof functions, heat and cold supply is used.   6. Control device according to claim 1, characterized in that it for blind operation of audio components is used. 7. Control device according to claim 1, characterized in that it for additional Security with voice output, for example in the sense of command confirmation Is provided. 8. Control device according to claim 1, characterized in that it for blind operation is used by navigation systems.