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EP2122435B1
EP2122435B1 EP08734636.7A EP08734636A EP2122435B1 EP 2122435 B1 EP2122435 B1 EP 2122435B1 EP 08734636 A EP08734636 A EP 08734636A EP 2122435 B1 EP2122435 B1 EP 2122435B1
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control element
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Michael Karch
Stefan Schuberth
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G9/00—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously
    • G05G9/02—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only
    • G05G9/04—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously
    • G05G9/047—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G9/00—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously
    • G05G9/02—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only
    • G05G9/04—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously
    • G05G9/047—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks
    • G05G2009/04703—Mounting of controlling member
    • G05G2009/04714—Mounting of controlling member with orthogonal axes
    • G05G2009/04718—Mounting of controlling member with orthogonal axes with cardan or gimbal type joint
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T74/00—Machine element or mechanism
    • Y10T74/20—Control lever and linkage systems
    • Y10T74/20012—Multiple controlled elements
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T74/00—Machine element or mechanism
    • Y10T74/20—Control lever and linkage systems
    • Y10T74/20012—Multiple controlled elements
    • Y10T74/20201—Control moves in two planes

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  • joystick controls are known in which a shift lever along at least 2 predetermined directions or is free to pivot in which upon reaching each end position, a switching function is performed (digital switching function) or in which proportional to the respective deflection in the two mutually perpendicular deflection directions associated signal is used, for example, is used to move a cursor on a corresponding display panel of a display device.
  • a switching function is performed (digital switching function) or in which proportional to the respective deflection in the two mutually perpendicular deflection directions associated signal is used, for example, is used to move a cursor on a corresponding display panel of a display device.
  • the associated signals corresponding to the pivoting are generated by a potentiometer adjustment or by means of an optical encoder.
  • the usual joysticks have for this purpose a centrally arranged and mounted by means of a universal joint control lever.
  • a common joystick is from document WO 9 318 475 known.
  • the inventors of the present invention have found that the driver of a motor vehicle is traditionally accustomed to operating by rotary switches.
  • the conventional rotary switch and its available switching functions are not sufficient to select from the more and more increasing, in particular displayed simultaneously on a display panel, display or monitor options and make inputs.
  • the inventors have taken on the task, starting from a rotary switch to provide a control possibility, with respect to a pure rotary switch an improved Functionality is provided.
  • a rotary servomechanism with features of claim 1, wherein the knob is slidably mounted in at least one, substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation relative to the control element body, wherein at least one additional switching function is provided.
  • a measure of the rotational adjustment corresponding, possibly proportional, output signal can be generated as a control function.
  • a pure switching function is provided, which is effected by a reciprocation of the rotary knob switching between a off and on position of a mechanically connected to the knob switching element.
  • a switching function can be provided by movement of the rotary knob in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation.
  • the rotary knob according to the invention is characterized in that it faces in at least one direction substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation the control element body is slidably mounted, and thus its axis of rotation is displaced parallel.
  • an additional control and / or switching function is provided according to the invention.
  • an output signal corresponding to the amount of shift can be generated as a control quantity.
  • the displacement causes a switching between an off and on position of a switching element mechanically connected to the rotary knob.
  • the displacement of the knob is achieved by a sliding bearing of the knob relative to the control element body.
  • the rotary knob is displaceably mounted in two directions substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation relative to the control element body, whereby a joystick functionality is provided.
  • a joystick functionality is provided.
  • such a four-way displacement of the knob is provided.
  • the rotary knob is freely displaceable in a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation.
  • Joystick functionality in the sense of the invention means that a switching function is provided depending on the direction of movement.
  • a switching signal or a signal proportional to the actuation signal can be generated.
  • a displacement in two perpendicular directions can be used to control electrical components of a vehicle, for example for navigation in a display.
  • the control element according to the invention is suitable as a mouse replacement, i. as input means for moving a cursor on a display device.
  • a universal joint is provided to transfer the displacement of the knob to associated switching or control elements disposed in the control body.
  • the knob is slidably mounted by means of ball bearings. As a result, a frictionless and low-wear bearing is achieved, which also allows a simple free displacement of the knob relative to the control element body.
  • the rest position is one with respect to the maximum displaceability in the respective displacement direction central position, advantageously lies the center of the knob in the central axis and / or axis of rotation of the control.
  • the knob is provided with a substantially disc-shaped inner part, which is slidably received in a cage.
  • Disc-shaped in the context of the invention is to be interpreted broadly, for example, the inner part may be star-shaped or merely have a flat ring shape.
  • the central inner part can be broken and serve for the bearing of the universal joint.
  • the substantially disc-shaped inner part is displaceable relative to those in rotary axis.
  • the substantially disc-shaped inner part is displaceably mounted with respect to the areas of the cage adjacent to the axis of rotation by means of at least three, preferably evenly spaced, balls or pairs of balls. For example, each 3 pairs of balls evenly distributed over the circumference of the substantially disc-shaped inner part, that is arranged offset by 120 ° about the axis of rotation.
  • the substantially disc-shaped inner part and / or the cage are made of a zinc-aluminum-magnesium-copper (ZAMAK) alloy.
  • ZAMAK zinc-aluminum-magnesium-copper
  • the inner part and / or the cage are made by zinc die casting.
  • the rotary control element according to the invention is advantageously used in a motor vehicle or in a household appliance ("white goods") application. Since the operator is usually used to an operation by means of rotary switches, it requires no getting used despite additional functionality by the rotary switch according to the invention. On the other hand, the ease of use is increased because the control element according to the invention has a relation to a conventional rotary switch increased functionality that makes it unnecessary to embrace a further control element. This increased functionality may include, for example, cursor control on an associated display device.
  • Fig. 1 shows a part of the knob 1 of the control element according to the invention.
  • the operator is facing a plate-shaped cover 2, which is followed by a substantially cylindrical, chromed ring 6 as a handle portion of the knob 1 to the operator side.
  • the cavity defined thereby serves to receive a light-guiding element 6 for the backlighting of a translucent symbol or design element arranged in the cover 2.
  • the backlight is carried out by a light source, not shown, in the region of the control element body, not shown, which is located on the side facing away from the operator of the knob 1 (left in FIG. 1 ) is arranged.
  • the cavity of the knob 1 serves to accommodate the storage for the displacement of the knob 1 in one of his, approximately in the plane of the paper FIG. 1 lying axis of rotation vertical plane. Due to the integration in the predetermined by the knob 1 cavity falls, despite this additional mobility no additional height.
  • the mobility is achieved by a substantially disc-shaped inner part 3, which is displaceable in any direction in a cage formed from the guide plate 4a and the guide plate 4b.
  • the displacement movement of the rotary knob 1 is transmitted by means of a universal joint 5 to the arranged in the control element body switching or control elements.
  • FIG. 2 The arrangement of the components 3, 4a, 4b and 5 of the knob 1 are in FIG. 2 shown in the assembled state.
  • the guide plate 4a and the guide plate 4b are latched together by means of snap hooks.
  • the case formed cage serves to receive the substantially disc-shaped inner part 3. Its almost wear and friction-free displacement is achieved by three pairs of balls 8, which in detail in FIG. 3 are shown and each offset by 120 ° about the axis of rotation.
  • the inner part 3 also serves to support the universal joint 5, with the aid of which the displacement is mechanically converted into an electrical switching or regulating function. Further detent lugs of the guide plate 4b are used for locking with locking lugs, which are provided on the chromed ring 7.
  • the knob 1 is rotatable about its central axis 9 and by means of the interlocked guide parts 4a, 4b in any direction.
  • the displacement takes place here in a direction perpendicular to the central axis 9 level, which is substantially in a plane with the cover 2, so that the operator is a substantially horizontal displaceability results in a secondment of the operating element in a center console of a motor vehicle.
  • the ball 8 in the associated ball seat 10 move against each other and in different directions, the balls 8 abut each other and on the guide parts 4a, 4b.
  • the displaceability of the guide parts 4a, 4b via the fixed inner part 3 is limited by the outer ends 11 of the inner part 3.

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  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
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  • Automation & Control Theory (AREA)
  • Switches With Compound Operations (AREA)
  • Mechanical Control Devices (AREA)
  • Rotary Switch, Piano Key Switch, And Lever Switch (AREA)

Claims (7)

  1. Elément de commande à rotation comprenant un corps d'élément de commande et un bouton rotatif (1) qui est logé à rotation au moins sur un axe de rotation (9), ledit corps d'élément de commande et ledit bouton rotatif (1) agissant de concert l'un avec l'autre de telle sorte qu'une première fonction associée de commutation est fournie en tournant le bouton rotatif (1), ledit bouton rotatif (1) étant logé à coulissement dans au moins une direction pour l'essentiel perpendiculaire à l'axe de rotation (9), par rapport au corps d'élément de commande, au moins une fonction supplémentaire de commutation étant fournie, et le logement pour le déplacement du bouton rotatif (1) étant disposé au-dessous, de préférence à l'intérieur d'une cavité donnée par le bouton rotatif (1), et ledit bouton rotatif (1) étant pourvu d'une cage (4a, 4b), d'une pièce intérieure (3) pour l'essentiel en disque et d'un joint de cardan (5), ladite pièce intérieure (3) pour l'essentiel en disque étant reçue à coulissement dans ladite cage (4a, 4b), étant percée et servant à loger ledit joint de cardan (5), caractérisé par le fait que ladite pièce intérieure (3) est logée à coulissement par rapport aux surfaces de la cage (4a, 4b) voisines dans la direction de l'axe de rotation, par le biais d'au moins trois paires de billes (8) de l'élément de commande à rotation, les billes d'une paire de billes (8) s'appliquant l'une contre l'autre et contre ladite cage (4a, 4b).
  2. Elément de commande à rotation selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que les paires de billes sont disposées de manière à être régulièrement espacées les unes des autres.
  3. Elément de commande à rotation selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que ledit bouton rotatif (1) est logé à coulissement dans deux directions pour l'essentiel perpendiculaires à l'axe de rotation, de préférence librement dans un plan perpendiculaire à l'axe de rotation (9), par rapport au corps d'élément de commande, de sorte qu'une fonctionnalité de manche à balai est fournie.
  4. Elément de commande à rotation selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé par le fait que, pour fournir ladite fonctionnalité de manche à balai, un joint de cardan (3, 5) est prévu afin de transmettre le déplacement du bouton rotatif (1) à des éléments associés de commutation ou de réglage du corps d'élément de commande.
  5. Elément de commande à rotation selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que des moyens mécaniques sont prévus pour remettre le bouton rotatif (1) dans une position de repos, dans la direction de déplacement du bouton rotatif (1).
  6. Elément de commande à rotation selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que ladite pièce intérieure (3) pour l'essentiel en disque (3) et/ou ladite cage (4a, 4b) est réalisée dans un alliage de zinc-aluminium-magnésium-cuivre.
  7. Véhicule automobile, caractérisé par un élément de commande à rotation selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes 1 à 6.
EP08734636.7A 2007-03-17 2008-03-17 Element de commande pour vehicule a moteur Not-in-force EP2122435B8 (fr)

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US20100147095A1 (en) 2010-06-17
WO2008113544A1 (fr) 2008-09-25
US8610010B2 (en) 2013-12-17
EP2122435B8 (fr) 2014-10-08
WO2008113543A1 (fr) 2008-09-25

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