EP1257152A2 - Dispositif à interrupteur à effleurement et procédé de commande de l'interrupteur à effleurement - Google Patents

Dispositif à interrupteur à effleurement et procédé de commande de l'interrupteur à effleurement Download PDF

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EP1257152A2
EP1257152A2 EP02009102A EP02009102A EP1257152A2 EP 1257152 A2 EP1257152 A2 EP 1257152A2 EP 02009102 A EP02009102 A EP 02009102A EP 02009102 A EP02009102 A EP 02009102A EP 1257152 A2 EP1257152 A2 EP 1257152A2
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Oliver Gremm
Elmar Herweg
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EGO Elektro Geratebau GmbH
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B3/00—Ohmic-resistance heating
    • H05B3/68—Heating arrangements specially adapted for cooking plates or analogous hot-plates
    • H05B3/74—Non-metallic plates, e.g. vitroceramic, ceramic or glassceramic hobs, also including power or control circuits
    • H05B3/746—Protection, e.g. overheat cutoff, hot plate indicator
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24C—DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES ; DETAILS OF DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F24C7/00—Stoves or ranges heated by electric energy
    • F24C7/08—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
    • F24C7/082—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices on ranges, e.g. control panels, illumination

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  • the invention relates to a touch switch arrangement according to the Preamble of claim 1.
  • the invention further relates to a method according to the preamble of claim 13.
  • touch switch assemblies are beneficial for electrical appliances with multiple electrical consumers used.
  • the electrical consumers are adjustable in terms of their electrical power. They are there selectable by a selection switch for a power setting to be made.
  • Such known touch switch assemblies have for everyone electrical consumers a selection switch and a plus and a minus button for the power setting. This means that per electrical consumer three touch switches are necessary. This is very complex, also from the tax process.
  • the invention has for its object a touch switch arrangement mentioned above as well as a control method for electrical devices with multiple electrical consumers to create those with less Effort can be produced as well as a high level of operational security guarantee.
  • the selection switch for a specific electrical Consumers also or simultaneously for a power setting, for example in the plus or minus direction.
  • a power setting can be made in such a way that first briefly the selection switch is operated to select the particular consumer. By pressing the same selection switch again then a change in performance, for example in the form of an increase in performance occur. See also the following explanation of the inventive method.
  • a power setting can be used in the other direction than that of the selection switch a common setting switch for several electrical consumers be provided.
  • a common setting switch for several electrical consumers be provided.
  • the selection switches or the individual switches by at least be grouped around a common setting switch. This happens particularly advantageous in the form of one corresponding to the number of selection switches Polygon.
  • a regular polygon is sensibly considered. It is preferably a touch switch is arranged in each corner of the polygon. The touch switches should not be too far apart and advantageously be approximately the same.
  • One-handed operation is for adults People possible with a maximum distance of 15 cm. A distance of approx. 5 cm is particularly ergonomic. In this case can a simultaneous actuation of a central setting switch as well at least one selection switch as a safety lock against unwanted actuation may be provided.
  • Optical display means can be assigned to the selection switches to display the status or switching status of the relevant electrical Consumer.
  • Each selection switch is preferred own display means assigned.
  • the display means can perform several different functions, in particular with regard to this electrical consumer.
  • This Functions can be, for example, a performance display, a hot display and / or a successful programming.
  • a difference between various functions can be activated by an activation LED or special different types of display. Options are, for example, flashing in different ways Frequencies or brightness in different levels.
  • At least two electrical consumers can be operated and with respect to certain Criteria, preferably their performance, are adjustable.
  • To the touch switch assembly may have at least three touch switches exhibit. These at least two touch switches are preferred distributed around a central point or area, preferably in regular arrangement or evenly distributed.
  • the display means to display the state of the consumers are then in the area within the arrangement of the touch switches or in the area this central point. They are advantageous in this way trained that the state of several consumers is shown alternately can be.
  • the display means In principle, it is possible to use the display means to state the status of several or to display all consumers. Because preferred for simple operation only the status of one consumer is displayed at a time the status of the consumers should alternate. Thus, a great advantage of the invention is that for several Consumers only need a single display device and the effort for additional display means can be saved. This Saving effort is considerable because not only the components themselves can be saved, but also their assembly and possible control. The circuit boards that carry the arrangements can also be kept smaller and simpler.
  • the display can be changed automatically or automatically expiring time intervals for the different consumers respectively. Only such consumers should advantageously be displayed that are activated.
  • a representation of the state of a particular touch switch queried or its display set if desired become. This can be done, for example, by pressing the for a change to every consumer individual touch switch the representation of the state of this consumer.
  • a controller a cooktop with several, in particular four, cooktops become.
  • a common Power setting switch may be arranged, as well as next to it an LED display.
  • the central point around can be selected switches for each of the hotplates be provided. These selection switches have one to that common power setting switch complementary function. Can, for example, with the common power setting switch the performance can be reduced, so it can with the individual Selection switches can be increased as a power setting function and vice versa.
  • a label for which touch switch or consumer the central display means are currently active can advantageously via a the display assigned to the individual touch switch.
  • this can be an LED, for example. It is possible to use different luminosities or possibly flashing frequencies both as a general active display and as a selection display for this touch switch or the associated one To use consumers.
  • the display means can at least in a simple embodiment have a light bulb or LED. It can preferably several LEDs side by side in the form of a line, bar or arc be arranged.
  • display means can be a seven-segment display exhibit. With such a so-called alphanumeric Representation can make digits and most letters legible and be clearly displayed. It can provide more information are displayed.
  • the method according to the invention for controlling a touch switch provides that by touching the touch switch once or the sensor surface of the electrical consumers selected or selected. By touching again, the electrical power can be set in a certain direction. This can cause a simple operation of the touch switch or setting of the Consumer of the electrical device can be made.
  • a touch switch for the Power setting in the other direction for multiple consumers is provided together.
  • For a power setting is one To select consumers using the selection button and then the Power can be set.
  • connection of an additional consumer belonging to the selected consumer, at a hotplate of an electric hob for example, additional heating can be done by setting the highest performance level for this consumer.
  • Additional heaters are designed as two-circuit heaters.
  • the electrical output is increased again by actuating the corresponding touch switch.
  • Deactivation can be done by Performance reduction or by completely switching off the Consumer.
  • Fig. 1 shows a touch switch arrangement 11, which in turn in Fig. 2 is shown in the actuated state. It has several touch switches on, namely an on / off switch 12, a central minus switch 13 and four selection / plus switches grouped around the minus switch 13 14 a-d.
  • the individual touch switches 12 to 14 a-d are printed on the top with appropriate decorations a touch surface 15 is shown. This is exemplary in one area of the glass ceramic hob, which is provided with the imprints.
  • the selection and plus switches 14 a-d stand for the four hotplates the hob. This is by the point in relation to the cross or Plus sign clarifies.
  • the on / off switch 12 has an activatable LED 16 which is switched on The hob's status lights up.
  • the central minus switch 13 no display is assigned.
  • the individual selection switches 14 a-d are associated with display means in the form of a selection LED 17 a-d as well as bars arranged in a circular arc LED displays 18 a-d. As through the thin lines that can be printed decorations indicated, they are divided into three areas.
  • the selection switches 14c and 14d also have one on the right Dual circuit LED 19c and 19d on. These show an activated dual circuit or additional heating for the relevant hotplate. Such two-circuit heaters are for example as an extended cooking or heating zone known.
  • touch switches can be used as touch switches be, so optical, capacitive or the like.
  • the touch switches can have a touch-sensitive sensor surface.
  • capacitive Touch switch including control, such as in EP 859 468 are preferably used.
  • FIG. 3 shows a further exemplary touch switch arrangement 111, which is similar in arrangement to that of FIG. 1. She is in Fig. 4 shown in the actuated state. It is also on one Touch surface 15. This area is imprinted.
  • the Arrangement 111 has multiple touch switches, namely one On / off switch 12 as in Fig. 1, a central minus switch 13 and four selection / plus switches grouped around the minus switch 13 14 a ⁇ d. The individual touch switches 12 to 14 a-d are again through appropriate printed decorations on the top of the touch surface 15 shown
  • the central minus switch 13 is within the arrangement of the switches 14 a display 118 is assigned as display means.
  • This central Display 118 consists of six LEDs arranged in an arc 119.
  • the LEDs 119 can be controlled individually in any manner. Their brightness can also advantageously be changed or can be operated in flashing mode.
  • each selection / plus switch 14 a ⁇ d is a selection LED 17 a ⁇ d assigned. These selection LEDs indicate whether they belong to the respective Touch switch 14 associated hotplate is activated.
  • Conventional touch switches can be used as touch switches be, so optical, capacitive or the like.
  • Particularly advantageous Capacitive-type touch switches including control are, for example described in EP 859 468, to which reference is expressly made is taken.
  • a method for operating the touch switch arrangement 11 or of the hob controlled with it can look as follows. First the on / off switch 12 by touching or laying on fingers actuated. You can then press any selection switch 14 a hotplate can be selected. This means that afterwards she is ready for a performance adjustment. By pressing again of the respective selection switch 14, which now functions as a positive switch, the power of the hotplate is gradually increased. When arranging 1 and 2, there are five stages. It is also possible a finer division. This can be indicated by a Number of LEDs corresponding to heating levels. Another option is a gradation of the brightness of the individual LED to the highest or a blink.
  • the performance is reduced by selecting one described above Cooking.
  • By pressing the central minus switch accordingly 13 can reduce the output accordingly as when increasing become.
  • the heating is deactivated or switched off.
  • the corresponding hotplate remains selected. In this way, for example Dual circuit heating can be switched off.
  • Increasing and reducing performance can be done by either corresponding number of operations or switching operations on the touch switch respectively. It is also possible that by persistent Activate or place an finger on the touch switch automatically Continuing is used.
  • the switching state of the four hotplates in Fig. 2 is as follows. The too the hotplate belonging to the selection switch 14a is selected, see FIG illuminated selection LED 17a. The power level 4 is shown by the four illuminated LEDs of the bar LED display 18a.
  • the corresponding one functions Display 18b as a hot display. It shows the state of a stage 1 on, so there is still residual heat. The hotplate is not selected.
  • the hot display is Display 18c on the second and thus the higher level.
  • the hotplate can be signaled via adjustable hot displays. A gradation can also be made more finely by several provided for this LED or different display types.
  • the hotplate of the selection switch 14d is not selected, but is activated at power level 3.
  • the illuminated two-circuit LED 19d shows the dual circuit heating switched on.
  • the LED 16 indicates that the touch switch assembly 111 or a hob controlled thereby is in operation.
  • the Selection LED 17a of the top left hotplate or the selection / plus switch 14a glows dimly. This indicates that this Cooktop is operated.
  • the hotplates on the top right and bottom left are not in operation.
  • the hotplate at the bottom right which belongs to the selection switch 14d, the selection LED 17d is shown in a very brightly lit state through the additional strokes. In the exemplary embodiment, this means that the hotplate 14d is operated as well the status of this hotplate is indicated by the central display 18 becomes.
  • display 118 shows the status of this hotplate.
  • a manual change can be carried out in a simple manner in such a way that the touch switch 14a functions as a selection switch is operated. He assigns this function of the selection switch always before the first actuation. This puts the control touch switch assembly 111 to the state of this Hotplate and shows it with the display 118. Changes at the same time the selection LED 17a from the normal bright to the very bright state, to select this hotplate with regard to display 118 signal. The selection LED 17d changes accordingly in reverse from very light to normal or not very bright. This will signals that the associated hotplate is active, its status but is not represented by the display 118.
  • the display can also be set up for all four activated hotplates.
  • touch switch arrangement 11 or 111 can the functions of the selection / plus switches 14a to d and of the central minus switch 13 are interchanged.
  • a central plus switch as well as individual selection and minus switches intended.
  • it makes more sense when activating a hotplate that is as simple and easy as possible quickly to combine the selection function with the plus function. It is clear to the person skilled in the art that such a touch switch arrangement with known touch switch arrangements or control methods can be combined in an advantageous manner.
  • a selection of a certain hotplate can increase the operational safety be switched off automatically after a few seconds. This prevents, for example, after several minutes unintentional activation of a switch belonging to this hotplate whose switching status is changed. For example, for a The hotplate valid selection is automatically stopped after 5 to 10 seconds become. The selected state is retained. The selection LED 17 then stops lighting.
  • a child lock or the like can be operated by pressing it at the same time several, preferably two, touch switches can be implemented. It is conceivable to simultaneously actuate the on / off switch and the central minus switch. An activated child lock can be activated by Flashing of the on / off LED 16 are displayed. Deactivating the Childproofing is also possible by pressing the two at the same time Switch possible.
  • a child lock could be activated by pressing the minus switch 13 can be activated if no hotplate is selected.
  • the automatic selection of the hotplate must be reset be waited for, since with such a concept a manual Resetting the selection is not possible.
  • Another option for activation and deactivation is that Operate the minus switch simultaneously with a selection switch.
  • a Touch switch arrangement for a cooktop with several cooktops be created. There is a separate one for each of these hotplates Selection switch provided, with which the respective power increases can be. Furthermore, there is a single common touch switch intended to reduce the power of all hotplates.
  • the separate selection switches can be made in a regular Polygon and the common touch switch arranged in the middle his.
  • a display with several circularly arranged LED can be provided.
  • the display can show the state of several Display hotplates alternately, advantageously at one time only the status of a single hotplate is displayed. On Changing the display to another hotplate can be done once Operate the selection switch.

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DE2001123640 DE10123640A1 (de) 2001-05-07 2001-05-07 Berührungsschalteranordnung und Verfahren zur Steuerung eines Berührungsschalters
DE2001127594 DE10127594A1 (de) 2001-05-30 2001-05-30 Berührungsschalteranordnung für ein Elektrogerät
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