EP1906418A1 - Dispositif de commande avec un dispositif de contrôle - Google Patents

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EP1906418A1
EP1906418A1 EP06020449A EP06020449A EP1906418A1 EP 1906418 A1 EP1906418 A1 EP 1906418A1 EP 06020449 A EP06020449 A EP 06020449A EP 06020449 A EP06020449 A EP 06020449A EP 1906418 A1 EP1906418 A1 EP 1906418A1
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Josef Scherl
Rudolf Zimmermann
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H3/00—Mechanisms for operating contacts
    • H01H3/02—Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch
    • H01H3/022—Emergency operating parts, e.g. for stop-switch in dangerous conditions
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/50—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a single operating member
    • H01H13/503—Stacked switches

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  • the invention relates to a control device with control device, wherein the control device comprises an actuating element and a fastening element, wherein the fastening element is provided for attachment to a first mounting plate and / or to an operating unit mounted on the first mounting plate, wherein the actuating element for actuating one on a second Mounting plate mounted first switching element is provided, wherein the mounted on the first mounting plate operating unit is provided with proper assembly without control device for actuating the first switching element by means of an actuating plunger. Furthermore, the invention relates to a control device for a command device.
  • the command device may be a command switch, for example an emergency stop switch, which has a pot-shaped or mushroom-shaped cap as an actuator.
  • the cap or actuator is fixedly connected to the actuating tappet, e.g. screwed. If the command device is actuated, the actuating tappet of the command device is brought from the rest position to the actuated position.
  • the actuating plunger inevitably interrupts the contacts of at least one NC switching element, so that the associated circuit is interrupted, for example, a connected electrical machine.
  • openers and / or closer switching elements can be mounted, which are actuated together via the actuating plunger.
  • command device and its control part usually work according to the principle of forced operation or forced opening.
  • the switching state of the switching elements can also be interrogated by a monitoring device, for example by coupling in a bit pattern via the closed NC contacts of an NC switching element and continuously checking the received result.
  • a monitoring device is, for example, the ASI-F monitoring device from Siemens. This device is also bus-capable, so that in the absence of the expected bit pattern via a bus data technically achievable plant parts can be brought into a safe state.
  • the command device is also designed in two parts.
  • the separability is required to attach the command device, for example, to a cabinet door, front panel or panel.
  • an actuating unit for mounting through a relatively small hole in a cabinet door or the like out and connected by means of a fastening nut or a clamping ring with this.
  • the actuating plunger on the actuator usually by means of a snap or screw, be attached.
  • the voltage-carrying parts that are used in the switching elements can be safely installed or accommodated within the control cabinet.
  • the command device is divided into an actuating unit and a switching unit, which can be installed separately, but must be brought together in a spatially precise manner for optimal operation.
  • Out DE 103 48 884 is a command device is known in which a spatial assignment is monitored by a mounted on the actuator transponder and a corresponding reading unit on the device.
  • a fuse element for a command device is known, which is a sealable additional part, wherein the sealable additional part is located behind the cabinet door or inside a housing and is unsuitable for a visual or mechanical control.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a control device for a command device, which allows a safe and cost-effective manner, a function control of the command device.
  • the invention is further based on the finding that transponder-based solutions are quite complex and therefore cost-intensive.
  • the object of the invention is achieved with a command device of the type mentioned above, wherein at the proper assembly of the control device by means of the actuating plunger, at least a second switching element is actuated and at the same time the first switching element is actuated by means of the actuating element. Furthermore, the object is achieved by a control device according to claim 10.
  • the control device which is provided for use in a command device, an actuating element and a fastening element.
  • the operating unit which is often called simply actuator, on a first mounting plate mounted, wherein the fastening element of the control device, here depending on the position of the component to be controlled, on the mounting plate and / or on the attached actuator can be fastened.
  • the components of the actuating unit which do not participate in the actuation movement of the actuator.
  • the command device has at least one first switching element which is fastened on a second mounting plate.
  • This first switching element optionally together with other switching elements forms the second part of the command device.
  • the actuator transmits the actuating movement to the actuating tappet.
  • the actuating tappet in turn is provided for actuating the first and a second and / or the optionally existing further switching elements.
  • the first switching element is actuated permanently by means of the actuating element of the control device.
  • the second or optionally existing further switching elements remain operable by the actuating plunger.
  • the first switching element is assigned a new function, namely the function control of the installed command device.
  • a mounting error of the actuating unit in the first mounting plate or the switching elements on the second mounting plate and an unwanted position of the mounting plates to each other are thus detectable by means of the first switching element.
  • malfunctions that occur during use of the command device such as a deposition by shaking, detectable.
  • control device can be used in conventional command devices, since an already existing in the command device switching element for position control in conjunction with the control device is used.
  • the first switching element controls a circuit connected to the Detection of an error is used. This can be done for example by an optical signal, so that the user can immediately recognize whether the command device is ready for use or not functional.
  • the first switching element is provided for opening and closing a control circuit, so that a multiple application is possible.
  • control device for detecting the relative position of at least the second switching element to the operating unit, the function control of the command device and / or for installation control of the command device is provided.
  • the control extends to the installation phase and the use phase of the command device.
  • positions of components that are not part of the control device verifiable. This guarantees the fitter and the user optimal safety conditions.
  • control device is designed in two parts, wherein a first part is a first fastening part and a second part is a second fastening part.
  • the operating depth of the control device is variable, which, for example, the use in differently sized control devices is possible, or the dimensions of the housing can be taken into account by the distances of the switching elements of the actuator is variable.
  • the first and / or the second mounting plate are each fastened to a first or second housing part or each form at least a first and / or a second housing part.
  • it makes sense to install the command device directly into the housing, which saves components and material.
  • it is with more complex devices makes sense to install the command device by means of at least one mounting plate, so that the housing choice remains flexible.
  • FIG 1 and FIG 2 show an installed emergency stop switch 1 with a control device 9, wherein the emergency stop switch 1 is actuated in FIG 1 unactuated and in FIG.
  • the control device 9 which has an actuating element 16 and a fastening element 17.
  • the actuator 16 holds the switching element slider 11 in the actuated position.
  • the associated first switching element 6 is thus provided for function or position control and indicates a proper mounting of the emergency stop switch 1 on.
  • the actuating plunger 10 is connected to the actuator 2 directly, for example via a screw, so that via the actuator 2, a second Switching element 8 and a third switching element 7 via the switching element slide 13, 12 are actuated.
  • the actuating tappet 10 is also provided for operating the switching element slider 11 of the first switching element 6, the switching state of the first switching element 6 is not changed during the actuating operation.
  • the switching elements 6, 8, 7 are snapped or screwed in the lower housing part 4.
  • the actuation of the switching element 6 by the actuator 16 of the control device 9 is also given only if a proper mounting of the switching units, which are usually installed as a block, the operating unit and the housing plates 4, 5 are present.
  • the first housing part is designed as a housing upper part 5.
  • the second housing part is designed as a lower housing part 4. It makes sense that the control device 9 is attached by means of the fastening element 17 on the guide 18, which belong to the non-movable elements of the emergency stop switch 1.
  • the actuating unit is fastened to the upper housing part 5 by means of a fastening part 3, such as a ring nut.
  • control device 9 may be part of the actuating device, the actuator 2, the fastening part 3, the upper housing part 5 or a separate part.
  • the control device 9 is connected in accordance with the respective components mentioned and does not affect the positive actuation movement of the switching element slide 12, 13.
  • the embodiment represents a particularly reliable and economical solution, since it is mechanical and manages without monitoring by an evaluation. Furthermore, a corresponding control device in other command devices, such as in push buttons, selectors or similar switches applicable. Furthermore, it is up to the user whether he wants to work with normally closed or normally open switching elements or a combination of both. This applies both to the first switching element 6, as well as for the second and third switching element 7,8.
  • the control circuit which is switched by the first switching element 6 can also be used very variably.
  • the corresponding signal can be implemented as desired in terms of tax, it being possible to use acoustic and / or visual alarms or even to shut down the system.
  • a message to a control center is also easy to implement by means of the control circuit.
  • a mechanical orientation or security against incorrect assembly of the modular control device or its installation can be used within a housing.
  • FIG 3 shows the emergency stop switch 1 of FIG 1 in an assembled state.
  • the actuating unit and the switching elements 6, 8, 7 are already installed on the upper housing part 5 or on the lower housing part 4. It can be seen that the proper installation, which also includes the proper connection of the housing parts 4, 5, the necessary spatial association between actuator unit and the switching elements 7, 8, 6 entails.
  • control device 9 and the switching point of the first switching element 6 are tuned so that the signal of the first switching element 6 is generated before the actuator has moved so far from the switching elements 7, 8, that they no longer properly in an emergency, for example would be pressing.
  • the signal of the mechanical switching element 6 can easily be processed by conventional controls, as they are common in simple machines or equipment.
  • the first switching element 6 can be connected to other contacts of the controller as desired in parallel or in series to initiate the necessary measures (for example, stop, alarm) in the case of signaling.
  • other types of mechanical contacts such as micro-switches
  • the upper housing part 5 which is designed for example as a cabinet door and carries a plurality of command devices, all or more actuators monitored with a control device 9 and the associated monitoring switching element, thus ensuring that even with unilateral opening of the cabinet door an incorrect assignment of actuator units and the associated switching elements is detected.
  • the circuit is reliably interrupted and remains interrupted if a positively-opening switching element 6 is used.
  • the spatial separation is detectable, but also an incorrect or changed assignment of the switching elements to the associated operating units can be reconstructed, which would be detectable, for example, a warped cabinet door.
  • control device 9 is provided as a separate part to keep the actuator unit in the event of unwanted detachment of the upper housing part 5 at least in the upper housing part 5, although the proper position is no longer given.
  • FIG 4 shows a two-part running control device that can replace the control device 9 of the emergency stop switch 1 of FIG 1.
  • the control device consists of two parts, wherein a first fastening part 14, the fastening element 17 and a second fastening part 15 has the actuating element 16. Both parts can be pushed into each other, with different connections for the two-part solution are conceivable.
  • the first fastening part 14 and the second fastening part 15 are mutually adjustable, for example by an adjusting screw, which is not shown, wherein the distance of the two parts of the triggering time of the first switching element 6 in the event of detachment of the operating unit can be fixed. It is also conceivable that by a flexible length adjustment, the switching elements 6,7,8 can take a different operational relative position to the operating unit.
  • a self-adjustment of the first and second fastening part 14, 15 to each other is provided.
  • a latch provided with appropriate force during installation to determine the distance between the two parts.
  • the restoring force which acts on the second fastening part 15 by the switching element slider 11, is insufficient to further introduce the second fastening part 15 into the first fastening part 14.
  • other fastening mechanisms that allow insertion of the second fastening part 15 into the first fastening part 14, but prevent the removal of the first fastening part 14 from the second fastening part 15 after insertion, for example in connection with barbs.
  • the invention relates to a control device with control device, wherein the control device comprises an actuating element and a fastening element.
  • the command device is designed in two parts and has an actuating unit and switching elements. The required spatial allocation between actuator and switching elements should be monitored in a cost effective and safe way. For this purpose, with proper assembly of the control device by means of an actuator at least a second switching element operable and simultaneously actuates a first switching element by means of the actuating element of the control device.

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ES06020449T ES2354826T3 (es) 2006-09-28 2006-09-28 Aparato de mando con dispositivo de control.
AT06020449T ATE493744T1 (de) 2006-09-28 2006-09-28 Befehlsgerät mit kontrollvorrichtung
DE502006008615T DE502006008615D1 (de) 2006-09-28 2006-09-28 Befehlsgerät mit Kontrollvorrichtung
EP06020449A EP1906418B1 (fr) 2006-09-28 2006-09-28 Dispositif de commande avec un dispositif de contrôle
CA2604373A CA2604373C (fr) 2006-09-28 2007-09-26 Unite de commande comportant un appareil de surveillance
US11/905,017 US7781687B2 (en) 2006-09-28 2007-09-27 Control unit with a monitoring apparatus

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DE502006008615D1 (de) 2011-02-10
CA2604373A1 (fr) 2008-03-28
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