DE202005007004U1 - Motor vehicle steering wheel has operating element with external light source that illuminates a symbol for the operating element - Google Patents
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
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- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
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- B60K35/10—Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
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- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60Q3/00—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors
- B60Q3/10—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors for dashboards
- B60Q3/12—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors for dashboards lighting onto the surface to be illuminated
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- B60Q3/00—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors
- B60Q3/20—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors for lighting specific fittings of passenger or driving compartments; mounted on specific fittings of passenger or driving compartments
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- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
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- B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
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- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Lenkrad mit mindestens einem Bedienelement nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The The invention relates to a steering wheel with at least one operating element according to the preamble of claim 1.
Das Lenkrad ist ein Bauteil, das höchste Anforderungen an ein filigranes Design zu erfüllen hat. Insbesondere der Speichenbereich ist meist sehr schlank ausgeführt. Die Integration von Schaltereinheiten, wie die Multifunktionsschalter auf der Speichenoberseite und der Einsatz von Paddelschaltern auf der Speichenrückseite, verlangen eine äußerst bauoptimierte Konstruktion, die dazu führt, dass die genannten Bedienelemente nur sehr dünnwandig ausgeführt werden können. Außerdem sind diese Bedienelemente aufgrund der notwendigen Sichtbarkeit recht hoch ausgeführt. Eine Beleuchtung dieser Bauteile im herkömmlichen Sinn direkt aus dem Bauteil ist somit schwer möglich, da die Beleuchtung in den Bauteilen zusätzlichen Bauraum benötigen würde.The Steering wheel is a component, the highest Requirements to meet a filigree design has. In particular the Spoke area is usually designed very slim. The integration of switch units, like the multi-function switches on the spoke top and the Use of paddle switches on the spokes back, require a very optimized construction Construction that causes that said controls are performed only very thin walls can. Furthermore These controls are due to the necessary visibility quite high. A lighting of these components in the conventional sense directly from the Component is thus difficult to because the lighting in the components would require additional space.
So müssten die Bedienelemente breit ausgeführt sein, dass diese mit Lichtleitertechnik und Leuchtdioden die Symbolik aus dem Bauteil heraus anleuchten.So would the controls are wide be that these with fiber optic technology and light emitting diodes the symbolism illuminate out of the component.
Zusätzlich benötigt der Fahrzeugführer weitergehende Informationen (z.B. aktuell eingelegter Gang), die ihn im Fahrbetrieb unterstützen können.In addition requires the driver further information (e.g., currently engaged gear), the support him while driving can.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, Bedienelemente zu beleuchten, ohne dass in diesen zusätzlicher Bauraum für die Beleuchtung beansprucht wird.Of the Invention has for its object to illuminate controls, without that in these additional Space for the lighting is claimed.
Erfindungsgemäß wird das gemäß den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 erreicht.According to the invention according to the characteristics of claim 1 achieved.
Bei einem Kraftfahrzeug-Lenkrad mit Bedienelementen ist erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen, dass einem Bedienelement mindestens eine außerhalb des Bedienelementes angeordnete Lichtquelle zugeordnet ist, die eine Symbolik des Bedienelementes beleuchtet. Diese Anordnung weist den Vorteil auf, dass eine bauraumoptimierte Konstruktion von Bedienelementen möglich ist und dass die Symbolik auf den Bedienelementen trotzdem gut beleuchtet wird, so dass die Symbolik gut zu erkennen ist.at a motor vehicle steering wheel with controls is provided according to the invention, that an operating element at least one outside the operating element Assigned arranged light source that illuminates a symbolism of the control element. This arrangement has the advantage that a space-optimized Construction of controls is possible and that the symbolism on the controls anyway well lit, so that the Symbolism is easy to recognize.
In einer Ausführungsform sind als Lichtquelle Leuchtmittel vorgesehen, die in Abhängigkeit von ihrer Ansteuerung die Farbe wechseln können. Dadurch können unterschiedliche Informationen an den Fahrer weitergegeben werden.In an embodiment are provided as light source bulbs, depending on can change color from their control. This can be different Information will be passed on to the driver.
Als Lichtquelle ist vorzugsweise mindestens eine Leuchtdiode vorgesehen.When Light source is preferably provided at least one light emitting diode.
In einer Ausführungsform ist die Lichtquelle, bei Anordnung des Bedienelementes außerhalb der Lenkradverkleidung, in der Lenkradverkleidung angeordnet. Hierzu kann in der Lenkradverkleidung eine Öffnung für die Aufnahme der Lichtquelle vorgesehen sein. Um die Lichtverluste gering zu halten ist es zweckmäßig, dass die Öffnung in der die Lichtquelle angeordnet ist, zwischen dieser und der zu beleuchtenden Symbolik mit mindestens einem Reflektor versehen ist.In an embodiment is the light source, when the control element is outside the steering wheel cover, arranged in the steering wheel cover. For this can in the steering wheel cover an opening for receiving the light source be provided. In order to keep the light losses low, it is appropriate that the opening in which the light source is arranged, between this and the lighting symbolism is provided with at least one reflector.
Die Lichtquelle kann z.B. einer Symbolik eines unterhalb des Lenkrades angeordneten Paddelschalters zugeordnet sein.The Light source can e.g. a symbolism of one below the steering wheel be assigned arranged paddle switch.
Es ist weiter zweckmäßig, dass die Lichtquelle maximal nur soweit von der Symbolik entfernt angeordnet ist, dass noch eine ungehinderte Sicht auf die Symbolik durch den Fahrer möglich ist.It is further appropriate that the light source only as far as far removed from the symbolism is that still an unobstructed view of the symbolism through the Driver possible is.
Es kann auch zweckmäßig sein, dass als Lichtquelle Leuchtmittel vorgesehen sind, bei denen in Abhängigkeit von der Ansteuerung eine Unterbrechung des Lichtstrahles möglich ist.It may also be appropriate in that light sources are provided as the light source in which dependence from the control interruption of the light beam is possible.
Die Erfindung soll in einem Ausführungsbeispiel erläutert werden. Es zeigen:The Invention is intended in one embodiment explained become. Show it:
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| DE202021105769U1 (en) | 2021-10-21 | 2023-01-26 | ZF Automotive Safety Germany GmbH | Lighting unit for a steering handle of a motor vehicle and steering handle with such a lighting unit |
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| DE29821510U1 (en) * | 1998-12-02 | 1999-05-06 | Leopold Kostal GmbH & Co. KG, 58507 Lüdenscheid | Arrangement for illuminating individual control elements of a control console |
| DE19855554C2 (en) * | 1998-12-02 | 2001-05-31 | Kostal Leopold Gmbh & Co Kg | Lighting device for illuminating the interior of a motor vehicle |
| JP2001354064A (en) * | 2000-06-13 | 2001-12-25 | Niles Parts Co Ltd | Lighting structure for vehicular column switch |
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| DE29821510U1 (en) * | 1998-12-02 | 1999-05-06 | Leopold Kostal GmbH & Co. KG, 58507 Lüdenscheid | Arrangement for illuminating individual control elements of a control console |
| DE19855554C2 (en) * | 1998-12-02 | 2001-05-31 | Kostal Leopold Gmbh & Co Kg | Lighting device for illuminating the interior of a motor vehicle |
| JP2001354064A (en) * | 2000-06-13 | 2001-12-25 | Niles Parts Co Ltd | Lighting structure for vehicular column switch |
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| DE202021105769U1 (en) | 2021-10-21 | 2023-01-26 | ZF Automotive Safety Germany GmbH | Lighting unit for a steering handle of a motor vehicle and steering handle with such a lighting unit |
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