EP2777056A1 - Illuminated, water- and dust-proof switching element - Google Patents
Illuminated, water- and dust-proof switching elementInfo
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- EP2777056A1 EP2777056A1 EP12783858.9A EP12783858A EP2777056A1 EP 2777056 A1 EP2777056 A1 EP 2777056A1 EP 12783858 A EP12783858 A EP 12783858A EP 2777056 A1 EP2777056 A1 EP 2777056A1
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- H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
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Definitions
- the invention relates to an illuminated, water and dustproof
- Switching element for converting a li-linear movement of a key in an electrical switching signal, with a housing and a housing in the housing axially displaceable by a H ubweg between two reposable cap, which is provided with a sealing membrane to the outside, which by means of multi-component injection molding of a pliable
- Plastic material is designed and preferably for outdoor use in Fa hrzeugbau for switching and / or display of
- Illuminated, water- and dust-proof switching elements are used in vehicle already in a wide variety of Varia nts and are thus known in general.
- EP 2 175 462 A1 describes a sealed switch for
- the cap due to the present bias no Anformu things, beads or the like, which can serve as an attachment for Schmutzpa rti angle.
- the electrical switch is located in a housing provided with an opening. Inside the housing there is a contact system and on
- Housing is at least partially protruding from the housing
- Actuator arranged in the manner of a rocker for switching action on the Konta ktsystem.
- a bellows-type seal is attached to the end of the actuator and the other end to the housing in such a way that the seal substantially covers the opening.
- the actuator consists of two parts, an inner and an outer rocker, with the seal between the two parts
- the object of the invention is to develop a switch of the aforementioned type dera rt that this is used outdoors, a robustness against external Influences, such as freezing, etc., has been provided with egg nem pressure equalization element and when installed a Dichtwi tion also to
- the switching element in the installed state should have no visible gap to the fastener to protect against dirt, sand, snow or frost.
- the object is achieved in that the switching element in the interior of its housing kts at least four, of which at least two of the contacts are formed with a same contour and a deflection of their linear arrangement in the mating area to a square arrangement in neren follow, creating a symmetrical Building inside the
- Switching element is possible, ei n pressure compensation element which is hot or ultrasonically welded from the inside and realized by means of a meandering Entl divungskanal pressure equalization to the outside environment, a circuit board on which at least one button and at least two
- Lighting body are arranged, a silicone mat, which as
- Restoring element and Lichtabschottung is a Füh tion, which at least d rei guide contours, the rungsnuten in the Füh in the housing mature, and has an end stop on which the leadership on at least three areas the end position or rest position of the Scha ltelements defi ned depicts and also serves for Lichtabschi heating, a cap with molded protective membrane, which realizes the sealing function of the switching element, the seal to the mounting plate, the robustness against freezing and overmolded search and function lighting and a frame.
- Beleuchtu ngsisson preferably LED are used.
- the Heidelbergele ment is characterized in particular by its simple and com pact design and is both opener and as NO contact switch applicable. Due to the small and compact design also a minimal weight of the switching element is realized.
- Figure 1 - a perspective view of the switching element
- Figures 1 and 2 show a perspective view and a Explosivda adjustment of the switching element.
- the housing 9 which is preferably made of a plastic injection molded part, four contacts 8 are arranged outwardly next to each other and square by a deflection into the interior of the housing.
- the square arrangement allows inside the switching element 1 a symmetrically constructive construction, the LED for the lighting and the button can be positioned exactly in the middle.
- the contacts 8 are jewei ls pairs formed as equal parts. As a result, a reduction of the tool and handling expenses can be achieved.
- the contacts 8 form by the deflection in the overmolded area a meander structure, a mechanical anchoring as protection against
- Pressure compensation element 7 ( Figure 3) was added, which is secured media-tight by means of hot or Ultraschallverschwei tion. Via a retea Nderartigen venting passage 13 in the housing 9, which is open to the outside, the pressure balance between the interior of the
- Silicone membrane to be fixed, which when pressing the
- the housing 9 is made in one piece with integrated connector tray 14, which is suitable for receiving egg nes waterproof connector.
- the housing 9 (FIG. 4) has at least three guide grooves 15, which correspond to the guide contours 16 of the guide 4.
- the Füh are approximately grooves 15 in the housing 9 constructively designed so that the connector tray 14 for receiving the waterproof plug protrudes into the interior of the switching element 1 and the guide grooves 15 outside dive on the connector tray over.
- Another advantage of this constructive solution is that the receiving area for the pressure compensation element 7 and the circuit board 6 is close to the upper opening of the housing 9 Un. This is an optimal hot or
- the guide 4 has at least three solid end stops 18, which are formed in the form of a T-profile above the guide contours 16 and upon actuation of the switching element 1 in the direction of actuation on the
- Shutter elements 1 depict. Abuse forces of at least 250 N in. Can be achieved by means of these massively designed end stops of the shuttering element 1
- the switching element 1 is orgseite with three on the outside of the frame 10th
- Altitude of the switching element 1 is defined defined in the installed state.
- the height tolerance compensation is done via a slope to the
- Rastha ken 20 of the mounting plate 11 Due to the structural arrangement of the resilient latching hooks 20 in the mounting plate 11 results in a compact design of the switching element 1, otherwise space for the deflection of the resilient locking hooks space on the switching element 1 would have to be kept.
- the latching connection is advantageously designed from plastic to an electromagnetic compatibility to adjacent components guarantee .
- the structural design is suitable, for example, for use in the tank lid of an electric vehicle in the outdoor area appro net.
- Switching element 1 is pressed again when pressing in the end position and a release from the assembled state is not possible.
- FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the cap 2, which is made in a multi-component injection molding process, a NEN sealing of the Sch lelements 1 to the environmental conditions, egg ne robustness against egg freeze, a translational movement of the switching element 1 and a search 21 and Fu tion lighting 22 to realize.
- the symbol of the search illumination 21 can in different variants on ei NEN
- the functional lighting 22 is in a transparent and volume-scattering material, the actuating surface 23 in a black opaque material and the protective membrane 12 in a black flexural
- the protective membrane 12 may be made in a different color than the actuating surface 23 to the operator
- the cap 2 is mounted on integrally formed locking elements with the guide 4.
- the frame 10 is clamped between the housing 9 and the protective membrane 12 and thus sits without play in the end position.
- the Schutzmem bran 12 is structurally shaped so that it has a laterally encircling sealing contour 27 which laterally applies during assembly in the mounting plate 11 and so the switching element 1 for
- Switching element 1 necessary gap for installation aperture 11 is reduced and it results in a homogeneous overall picture between switching element 1 and
- the robustness against freezing of the switching element 1 is realized that structurally the Schutzmem bran 12 of the cap 2 circumferentially evenly, starting from the altitude of the mounting plate 11 in the direction of the starting position of the switching element 1, is formed increasing.
- the height of the slope forms since at least the actuation path of the switching element 1 a b.
- the icing is broken by the operation of the cap 2 and the translational movement of the cap 2 is released for transfer into the electrical switching signal. Due to the broken-up icing when the switching element 1 is actuated, the reset is also possible. Due to the increased actuating surface of the
- Shear elements 1 compared to the height position of the mounting plate, is also an operation with glove hen possible.
- the receiving area of the pressure compensation element 7, the circuit board 6, the silicone mat 5, the guide 4 and the end stop 3 are completely inside the housing 9 and the cap 2, to protect the
- the silicone mat 5 is used to reset the switching element 1 and Lichtabschottung between the search 21 and functional lighting 22.
- the resetting lungs is done with at least two remindstelldomen 28 (Figure 3) with linear force-displacement curve in the balance of power to the button.
- the reset domes 28 can also be used as additional switching elements to ensure, for example, a redundancy to the button.
- Another possible embodiment is the button by a
- the end stops are structurally arranged so that they are located exactly over the return domes of the silicone mat 28 and the probe. The end stops hold that Switching element 1 in a stable rest position without stressing the protective membrane 12 with a compressive stress. The protective membrane is thus in a tension-free state, which has a positive effect on the haptic and optical properties and the service life.
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Abstract
Description
Beleuchtetes, wasser- und staubdichtes Schaltelement Illuminated, water and dustproof switching element
Die Erfindung betrifft ein beleuchtetes, wasser- und staubdichtes The invention relates to an illuminated, water and dustproof
Schaltelement, zur Umwandlung einer li nearen Bewegung einer Taste in ein elektrisches Schaltsignal, mit einem Gehäuse und einem im Gehäuse axial um einen H ubweg zwischen zwei Endlagern verschiebbaren Kappe, welche mit einer nach außen abdichtenden Schutzmembran versehen ist, welche mittels Mehrkomponenten-Spritzgußverfahren aus einem biegeweichen Switching element for converting a li-linear movement of a key in an electrical switching signal, with a housing and a housing in the housing axially displaceable by a H ubweg between two reposable cap, which is provided with a sealing membrane to the outside, which by means of multi-component injection molding of a pliable
Kunststoffmaterial ausgeführt ist und vorzugsweise für die Verwendung im Außen bereich im Fa hrzeugbau zur Schaltung und/oder Anzeige von Plastic material is designed and preferably for outdoor use in Fa hrzeugbau for switching and / or display of
Betriebszuständen elektrischer Baugruppen dient. Operating states of electrical assemblies used.
Beleuchtete, wasser- und staubdichte Schaltelemente werden im Fahrzeugbau bereits in einer großen Vielzahl von Varia nten verwendet und sind somit allgemei n bekannt. Illuminated, water- and dust-proof switching elements are used in vehicle already in a wide variety of Varia nts and are thus known in general.
Die EP 2 175 462 AI beschreibt ei nen abgedichteten Schalter zur EP 2 175 462 A1 describes a sealed switch for
Umwa ndlung einer l inearen Bewegung einer Taste in ein elektrisches Conversion of a linear movement of a key into an electrical one
Schaltsignal, mit einem Gehäuse, durch das die in dessen Inneren axial beweglich gehaltene Taste abgestützt ist, mit einer fest mit der Taste verbu ndenen Blende und mit einer die Blende abdeckenden und nach außen abgedichteten Schutzkappe, die aus ei nem biegeweichen Kunststoffmaterial besteht, soll das Innere des Schalters luft- und wasserdicht gekapselt sein und die Schaltcharakteristi k bei der Betätigu ng des Tasters soll möglichst über den gesamten Hubweg gleichmäßig ausgestaltet sein . Dadurch, daß die Schutzkappe unter Vorspannung steht, da die Blende dorn- oder Switching signal, with a housing through which the axially movably held in its key is supported, with a firmly verbu ning with the button NEN panel and with a covering the cover and sealed to the outside cap, which consists of egg nem pliable plastic material, the The inside of the switch must be encapsulated air- and water-tight and the Schaltcharakteristi k when you press the button should as possible be made uniform over the entire stroke. The fact that the cap is under bias, since the diaphragm thorn or
halbkugelförmig nach außen entgegen der Bewegungsrichtung des Schalters gewölbt ist, wird eine einheitliche Schaltcharakteristi k erzeugt, denn unmittelba r bei dem Betätigen der Schutzkappe wird bereits die Blende aus ihrer Ausgangslage gedrückt. Während die Schutzkappe und die Blende in Richtung des Schaltkontaktes bewegt werden, sind keine unterschiedlich g roß bemessenen Betätigungskräfte aufzubringen, da die Schutzkappe zwischen einem oberen und einem unteren Ausdehnungspunkt bewegt wird, so daß keine zusätzlichen aufg rund einer Überdehnung der Schutzkappe hemispherical outwardly against the direction of movement of the switch is curved, a uniform Schaltcharakteristi k is generated, because immedia r when pressing the cap is already pressed the panel from its initial position. While the protective cap and the visor are moved in the direction of the switching contact, no different g roß sized actuating forces apply, since the cap is moved between an upper and a lower extension point, so that no additional aufg round an overstretching of the cap
entstehenden Rückstellkräfte auftreten. Des Weiteren entsteht eine arising restoring forces occur. Furthermore arises a
fugenfreie gekrümmte Oberfläche der Schutzkappe, so daß Verschmutzungen keine Anlage finden und zudem auf einfache Art und Weise abgewischt werden können. Weiterhin weist die Schutzkappe aufgrund der vorliegenden Vorspannung keine Anformu ngen, Wülste oder dergleichen auf, die als Anlage für Schmutzpa rti kel dienen können. joint-free curved surface of the protective cap, so that dirt does not fit and also can be wiped off in a simple manner. Furthermore, the cap due to the present bias no Anformu things, beads or the like, which can serve as an attachment for Schmutzpa rti angle.
Aus der DE 10 2008 034 046 AI ist ein elektrischer Schalter bekannt. From DE 10 2008 034 046 AI an electrical switch is known.
Der elektrische Schalter befindet sich in einem mit einer Öffnung versehenen Gehäuse. Im Gehäuseinneren befindet sich ein Kontaktsystem und am The electrical switch is located in a housing provided with an opening. Inside the housing there is a contact system and on
Gehäuse ist ein wenigstens teilweise aus dem Gehäuse ragendes Housing is at least partially protruding from the housing
Betätigungsorgan in Art einer Wippe zum schaltenden Einwirken auf das Konta ktsystem angeordnet. Eine als Faltenbalg ausgestaltete Dichtung ist mit dem Ende am Betätigungsorgan und mit dem anderen Ende am Gehäuse befestigt, und zwar derart, daß die Dichtung die Öffnung im wesentlichen überdeckt. Das Betätigungsorgan besteht aus zwei Teilen, einer Innen- und einer Außenwippe, wobei die Dichtung zwischen den beiden Teilen Actuator arranged in the manner of a rocker for switching action on the Konta ktsystem. A bellows-type seal is attached to the end of the actuator and the other end to the housing in such a way that the seal substantially covers the opening. The actuator consists of two parts, an inner and an outer rocker, with the seal between the two parts
eingeklemmt und somit im Betätigungsorgan integriert ist. clamped and thus integrated in the actuator.
Ausgehend vom Stand der Technik besteht die Aufgabe der Erfindung darin, einen Schalter der eingangs genannten Gattung dera rt weiterzubilden, daß dieser im Außenbereich einsetzbar ist, eine Robustheit gegen äußere Einfl üsse, wie Einfrieren usw., aufweist, mit ei nem Druckausgleichselement versehen ist und im eingebauten Zustand eine Dichtwi rkung auch zum Based on the prior art, the object of the invention is to develop a switch of the aforementioned type dera rt that this is used outdoors, a robustness against external Influences, such as freezing, etc., has been provided with egg nem pressure equalization element and when installed a Dichtwi tion also to
Befestigungselement hin aufweist. Weiterhin soll das Schaltelement im eingebauten Zustand keinen sichtbaren Spalt zum Befestigungselement aufweisen, um vor Verschmutzung, Sand, Schnee oder Frost zu schützen. Has fastener out. Furthermore, the switching element in the installed state should have no visible gap to the fastener to protect against dirt, sand, snow or frost.
Erfindungsgemäß wird die Aufgabe dadurch gelöst, daß das Schaltelement im Innern seines Gehäuses mindestens vier Konta kte, wovon mindestens zwei der Kontakte mit einer gleichen Kontur ausgebildet sind und einer Umlenkung ihrer linearen Anordnung im Steckbereich zu einer quadratischen Anordnung im In neren folgen, wodurch ein symmetrischer Aufbau im Inneren des According to the invention the object is achieved in that the switching element in the interior of its housing kts at least four, of which at least two of the contacts are formed with a same contour and a deflection of their linear arrangement in the mating area to a square arrangement in neren follow, creating a symmetrical Building inside the
Schaltelements möglich ist, ei n Druckausgleichselement, welches von innen heiß- oder ultraschallverschweißt wird und mittels eines mäanderförmigen Entl üftungskanal einen Druckausgleich zur äußeren Umgebung realisiert, eine Leiterplatte, auf welcher mindestens ein Taster und mindestens zwei Switching element is possible, ei n pressure compensation element which is hot or ultrasonically welded from the inside and realized by means of a meandering Entl üftungskanal pressure equalization to the outside environment, a circuit board on which at least one button and at least two
Beleuchtungskörper angeordnet sind, eine Silikonmatte, welche als Lighting body are arranged, a silicone mat, which as
Rückstellelement und zur Lichtabschottung dient, eine Füh rung, welche mindestens d rei Führungskonturen, die in die Füh rungsnuten im Gehäuse eing reifen, und einen Endanschlag aufweist, an welchem die Fü hrung an mindestens drei Bereichen die Endlage bzw. Ruhelage des Scha ltelements defi niert abbildet und ebenso zur Lichtabschi rmung dient, einer Kappe mit angeformter Schutzmembran, welche die Dichtfunktion des Schaltelements, die Abdichtung zur Einbaublende, die Robustheit gegen Einfrieren realisiert und umspritzter Such- und Funktionsbeleuchtung und einem Rahmen besteht. Als Beleuchtu ngskörper kommen vorzugsweise LED zum Einsatz. Restoring element and Lichtabschottung is a Füh tion, which at least d rei guide contours, the rungsnuten in the Füh in the housing mature, and has an end stop on which the leadership on at least three areas the end position or rest position of the Scha ltelements defi ned depicts and also serves for Lichtabschi heating, a cap with molded protective membrane, which realizes the sealing function of the switching element, the seal to the mounting plate, the robustness against freezing and overmolded search and function lighting and a frame. As Beleuchtu ngskörper preferably LED are used.
Als wesentlicher Vorteil dieser erfindungsgemä ßen Lösung des konstruktiven Aufbaus ist die dadurch möglich gewordene kompakte Bauform und einfache Montage des Schaltelements an der Gegenkontur zu nennen . As an essential advantage of this inventive Shen solution of the constructive structure that has become possible compact design and ease of mounting the switching element on the mating contour is called.
Das Schaltele ment zeichnet sich insbesondere durch seine einfache und kom pakte Bauform aus und ist sowohl als Öffner- als auch als Schließerschalter anwendbar. Durch die kleine und kompakte Bauweise wird ebenso ein minimales Gewicht des Schaltelements realisiert. The Schaltele ment is characterized in particular by its simple and com pact design and is both opener and as NO contact switch applicable. Due to the small and compact design also a minimal weight of the switching element is realized.
Weitere vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen sowie aus dem nachfolgenden Ausführungsbeispiel . Further advantageous embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims and from the following embodiment.
Anha nd eines Ausführungsbeispiels wird die Erfindung näher erläutert. Es zeigen Anha nd an embodiment of the invention will be explained in more detail. Show it
Figur 1 - eine perspektivische Darstellung des Schaltelements Figure 1 - a perspective view of the switching element
Figur 2 - eine Explosionsdarstellung des Schaltelements mit Figure 2 - an exploded view of the switching element with
Einbaublende Einbaublende
Figur 3 - Schnitt durch das Schaltelement mit Einbaublende Figure 3 - section through the switching element with mounting plate
Figur 4 - Schnitt durch das Schaltelement m it Einbaublende Figure 4 - section through the switching element with mounting plate
Figur 5 - perspektivische Darstel lung der Schutzkappe Figure 5 - perspective Darstel development of the protective cap
Figu r 6 - Schnitt durch das Schaltelement mit Einbaublende Figu r 6 - section through the switching element with mounting plate
Die Figuren 1 und 2 zeigen eine perspektivische Darstellung sowie eine Explosivda rstellung des Schaltelements 1. Figures 1 and 2 show a perspective view and a Explosivda adjustment of the switching element. 1
Prinzi piell baut sich das Schaltelement 1 aus den Bauteilen : Ka ppe 2, Prinzi piell builds the switching element 1 from the components: Ka ppe 2,
Enda nschlag 3, Führung 4, Silikonmatte 5, Leiterplatte 6, End stop 3, guide 4, silicone mat 5, circuit board 6,
Druckausgleichselement 7, Kontakte 8, Gehäuse 9 und Rahmen 10 auf. Pressure compensation element 7, contacts 8, 9 housing and frame 10 on.
In dem Gehäuse 9, daß vorzugsweise aus einem Kunststoffspritzteil hergestellt ist, sind vier Kontakte 8 nach außen jeweils nebeneinander und durch eine Umlenkung ins Innere des Gehäuses 9 quadratisch angeordnet. Die quadratische Anordnung ermöglicht im Inneren des Schaltelements 1 eine symmetrisch aufbauende Konstruktion, wobei die LED fü r die Beleuchtung und der Taster genau mittig positioniert werden können. Die Kontakte 8 sind jewei ls paarweise als Gleichteile ausgebildet. Dadurch kann eine Reduzierung der Werkzeug- und Handlingaufwendungen erreicht werden . Die Kontakte 8 bilden durch die Umlenkung im umspritzten Bereich eine Mäanderstruktu r, wod urch eine mechanische Verankerung als Schutz gegen In the housing 9, which is preferably made of a plastic injection molded part, four contacts 8 are arranged outwardly next to each other and square by a deflection into the interior of the housing. The square arrangement allows inside the switching element 1 a symmetrically constructive construction, the LED for the lighting and the button can be positioned exactly in the middle. The contacts 8 are jewei ls pairs formed as equal parts. As a result, a reduction of the tool and handling expenses can be achieved. The contacts 8 form by the deflection in the overmolded area a meander structure, a mechanical anchoring as protection against
Steckerdu rchdrückfestigkeit im Gehäuse 9 und eine Verlängerung der Steckdu rchdrückfestigkeit in the housing 9 and an extension of
Kriechstrecke bei Wassereintritt erreicht wi rd . Gleichzeitig kan n in diesem Bereich der Umspritzung ein Haftvermittler umla ufend auf die Kontakte 8 aufgebracht werden, wodurch eine mediendichte Umspritzung möglich ist. Die Kontakte 8 werden mittels Steckanschluß kontaktiert, wobei auch andere an sich bra nchenübliche bekannte Verbindungstechniken zum Einsatz kommen können . Im Inneren Bereich des Gehä uses 9 wi rd das Creepage distance on entry of water is already reached. At the same time, it is possible to apply a bonding agent to the contacts 8 in this area of the encapsulation, whereby a media-tight encapsulation is possible. The contacts 8 are contacted by means of plug-in connection, although other brache nchen conventional known connection techniques can be used. In the inner area of the housing 9 wi rd the
Druckausgleichselement 7 (Figur 3) aufgenommen, welches mittels Heißoder Ultraschallverschwei ßung mediendicht befestigt wird. Über ei nen mäa nderartigen Entlüftungskanal 13 im Gehäuse 9, welcher nach außen hin geöffnet ist, kann der Druckausgleich zwischen dem Inneren des Pressure compensation element 7 (Figure 3) was added, which is secured media-tight by means of hot or Ultraschallverschwei tion. Via a mäa Nderartigen venting passage 13 in the housing 9, which is open to the outside, the pressure balance between the interior of the
Schaltelements 1 und den äußeren Umgebungsbedingungen erfolgen . Im Zusa mmenspiel mit dem Rahmen 10, welcher über das Gehäuse 9 montiert wird u nd gleichzeitig einen Schutzdeckel für den Entlüftungskanal 13 bildet, wird das Druckausgleichselement 7 vor Beschädigungen durch äußere Switching element 1 and the external environmental conditions. In Zusa mmenspiel with the frame 10, which is mounted on the housing 9 u nd simultaneously forms a protective cover for the vent passage 13, the pressure compensation element 7 is damaged by external
Fremdeinwirkung geschützt. Durch den konstruktiv symmetrischen Aufbau kann an der gegenüber liegenden Seite ein zweites Druckausgleichselement 7 oder alternativ ein Volumenausgleichselement, z. B. in Form einer Protected from outside influences. Due to the constructively symmetrical structure, a second pressure compensation element 7 or alternatively a volume compensation element, for. B. in the form of a
Silikonmembran, befestigt werden, welches beim Betätigen des Silicone membrane to be fixed, which when pressing the
Schaltelements 1 das aufgrund der hermetischen Abdichtung zu Switching element 1 due to the hermetic seal to
kom primierende Volumen ausgleicht und so die ansonsten dämpfende com compressing volume and so the otherwise dampening
Wirku ng der Luftkomprimierung entgegen wirkt und so die haptischen Effect of air compression counteracts and thus the haptic
Eigenschaften optimiert. Optimized properties.
Das Gehäuse 9 ist einteilig mit integrierter Steckerwanne 14 ausgeführt, welche für die Aufnahme ei nes wasserdichten Steckers geeignet ist. The housing 9 is made in one piece with integrated connector tray 14, which is suitable for receiving egg nes waterproof connector.
Das Gehäuse 9 (Figur 4) besitzt mindestens drei Führungsnuten 15, welche mit den Führungskonturen 16 der Führung 4 korrespondieren . Für die The housing 9 (FIG. 4) has at least three guide grooves 15, which correspond to the guide contours 16 of the guide 4. For the
Realisieru ng einer kurzen Einbautiefe und kompakten Bauform bei ei ner möglichst langen Führung, sind die Füh rungsnuten 15 im Gehäuse 9 konstru ktiv so ausgeführt, daß die Steckerwanne 14 zur Aufnahme des wasserdichten Steckers in das Innere des Schaltelements 1 ragt und die Führungsnuten 15 außen an der Steckerwanne vorbei tauchen. Ein weiterer Vorteil dieser konstruktiven Lösung besteht darin, daß der Aufnahmebereich für das Druckausgleichselement 7 und der Leiterplatte 6 nahe der oberen Öffn ung des Gehäuses 9 liegt. Dadurch ist eine optimale Heiß- oder Realisieru ng a short installation depth and compact design with egg ner as long as possible leadership, the Füh are approximately grooves 15 in the housing 9 constructively designed so that the connector tray 14 for receiving the waterproof plug protrudes into the interior of the switching element 1 and the guide grooves 15 outside dive on the connector tray over. Another advantage of this constructive solution is that the receiving area for the pressure compensation element 7 and the circuit board 6 is close to the upper opening of the housing 9 Un. This is an optimal hot or
Ultraschallverschweißung des Druckausgleichselements 7 und eine gute Verbindung zur Leiterplatte 6, z. B. mittels Lötanschluß, gegeben . Für die Befestigung des Druckausgleichselements 7 sind auch alternative Ultraschallverschweißung the pressure compensation element 7 and a good connection to the circuit board 6, z. B. by soldering, given. For the attachment of the pressure compensation element 7 are also alternative
Verbindungstechniken, z. B. kleben, möglich . Connection techniques, eg. B., possible.
Die Führung 4 weist mindestens drei massive Endanschläge 18 auf, welche in Form eines T-Profils oberhalb der Führungskonturen 16 angeformt sind und bei Betätigung des Schaltelements 1 in Betätigungsrichtung auf die The guide 4 has at least three solid end stops 18, which are formed in the form of a T-profile above the guide contours 16 and upon actuation of the switching element 1 in the direction of actuation on the
Endanschläge 17 im Gehäuse 9 treffen und so die Endlage des End stops 17 in the housing 9 meet and so the end position of the
Scha ltelements 1 abbilden. Über diese massiv ausgeführten Endansch läge des Scha ltelements 1 können Mißbrauchskräfte von mindestens 250N in Shutter elements 1 depict. Abuse forces of at least 250 N in. Can be achieved by means of these massively designed end stops of the shuttering element 1
Betätig ungsrichtung aufgenommen werden, und zwar ohne Belastung der Scha ltkontakte und ohne Beschädigung der Komponenten des Schaltelements 1. Actuate ungsrichtung be added, without loading the Scha ltkontakte and without damaging the components of the switching element. 1
Das Schaltelement 1 wird mit drei an der Au ßenseite am Rahmen 10 The switching element 1 is ßenseite with three on the outside of the frame 10th
angeordneten Rastelementen 19 in das Befestigungselement der arranged latching elements 19 in the fastener of
Einbau blende 11 eingedrückt. Dabei erfolgt der Einbauendanschlag über eine formsta bile Kontur am Rahmen 10 und der Einbaublende 11, damit die Installation panel 11 pressed. The Einbauendanschlag done via a formsta bile contour on the frame 10 and the mounting plate 11 so that the
Höhenlage des Schaltelements 1 im eingebauten Zustand definiert abgebildet wird . Der Höhentoleranzausgleich erfolgt über eine Schräge an den Altitude of the switching element 1 is defined defined in the installed state. The height tolerance compensation is done via a slope to the
Rastha ken 20 der Einbaublende 11. Durch die konstruktive Anordnung der federnden Rasthaken 20 in die Einbaublende 11 ergibt sich eine kompakte Bauform des Schaltelements 1, da ansonsten für die Auslenkung der federnden Rasthaken Bauraum am Schaltelement 1 vorgehalten werden müßte. Die Rastverbindung ist vorteilhafter Weise aus Kunststoff ausgelegt, um eine Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit zu benachbarten Bauteilen zu gewährleisten . Somit ist die konstruktive Ausführung beispielsweise für den Einsatz im Tankdeckel eines Elektrofahrzeuges im Außenbereich geeig net. Bei Einsatz verschiedener Schaltelementvarianten kann zur Vermeidung eines Falschei nbaus i n der Einbaublende 11 ei ne mechanische Codieru ng zwischen Rahmen 10 und Einbaublende 11 vorgesehen werden . Um die Rastha ken 20 of the mounting plate 11. Due to the structural arrangement of the resilient latching hooks 20 in the mounting plate 11 results in a compact design of the switching element 1, otherwise space for the deflection of the resilient locking hooks space on the switching element 1 would have to be kept. The latching connection is advantageously designed from plastic to an electromagnetic compatibility to adjacent components guarantee . Thus, the structural design is suitable, for example, for use in the tank lid of an electric vehicle in the outdoor area appro net. When using different switching element variants 11 ei ne mechanical Codieru ng between frame 10 and mounting plate 11 can be provided to avoid Falschei construction in the mounting plate. To the
Demontierbarkeit des Schaltelements 1 aus der Einbaublende 11 zu Dismountability of the switching element 1 from the mounting plate 11 to
gewährleisten, ist a n den Rasthaken 20 eine Kontur angeformt, an welcher die Rasthaken 20 aufgebogen werden können und somit das Schaltelement 1 aus der Einbaublende 11 demontiert werden kann . Ei n weiterer Vorteil dieser konstru ktiven Ausführung besteht darin, dass die Montage- und ensure that the latching hook 20 is a contour formed on which the latching hooks 20 can be bent and thus the switching element 1 from the mounting plate 11 can be dismantled. Ei n further advantage of this constructive ktiven execution is that the assembly and
Betätigungsrichtung des Schaltelements 1 gleich sind, wodurch das Operation direction of the switching element 1 are the same, whereby the
Schaltelement 1 beim Betätigen immer wieder in Endlage gedrückt wird und ein Lösen aus dem montierten Zustand nicht möglich ist. Switching element 1 is pressed again when pressing in the end position and a release from the assembled state is not possible.
Die Figur 5 zeigt eine perspektivische Darstellung der Kappe 2, welche im Mehrkomponenten-Spritzgußverfahren hergestellt ist, um eine Abdichtu ng des Scha ltelements 1 gegenüber den Umgebungsbedingungen, ei ne Robustheit gegenüber Ei nfrieren, eine translatorische Bewegung des Schaltelements 1 und eine Such- 21 und Fu nktionsbeleuchtung 22 zu realisieren . Das Symbol der Suchbeleuchtung 21 kann in verschieden Varianten über ei nen 5 shows a perspective view of the cap 2, which is made in a multi-component injection molding process, a NEN sealing of the Sch lelements 1 to the environmental conditions, egg ne robustness against egg freeze, a translational movement of the switching element 1 and a search 21 and Fu tion lighting 22 to realize. The symbol of the search illumination 21 can in different variants on ei NEN
Wechseleinsatz im Spritzgußwerkzeug ausgeführt werden und ist Replacement insert to be executed in the injection mold and is
vorzugsweise in einem weißen lichtdurchlässigen Material gefertigt. Die Funktionsbeleuchtung 22 ist in einem transparenten und Volumenstreuenden Material, die Betätigungsfläche 23 in einem schwarzen lichtundurchlässigen Material und die Schutzmembran 12 in einem schwarzen biegeweichen preferably made in a white translucent material. The functional lighting 22 is in a transparent and volume-scattering material, the actuating surface 23 in a black opaque material and the protective membrane 12 in a black flexural
Kunststoffmaterial hergestellt. Alternative Materialen und Fa rben sind möglich . Beispielsweise kann die Schutzmembran 12 in einer anderen Farbe als die Betätigungsfläche 23 ausgeführt werden, um dem Bediener den Plastic material produced. Alternative materials and colors are possible. For example, the protective membrane 12 may be made in a different color than the actuating surface 23 to the operator
Betätigu ngsbereich anzuzeigen . Bei einer transparenten Ausführu ng der Schutzmembran 12, könnte diese auch durchleuchtet werden, um Display operating range. In a transparent Ausführu ng the protective membrane 12, it could also be transilluminated to
beispielsweise den Ladezustand eines Elektrofahrzeuges anzuzeigen . Alle Komponenten sind dabei zueinander über Anschmelzung im For example, to display the state of charge of an electric vehicle. All components are to each other about melting in the
Spritzgußprozeß sowie über mechanische Arretierungen fest und Injection molding process as well as mechanical locks fixed and
formschlüssig sowie mediendicht mitei nander verbunden . Die Kappe 2 wird über angeformte Rastelemente mit der Führung 4 montiert. Die form-fitting and media-tight connected with each other. The cap 2 is mounted on integrally formed locking elements with the guide 4. The
Schutzmem bran 12 wird umlaufend mit einer Vorspannung über den Rand 24 des Gehäuses 9 montiert, so daß die Schutzmembran 12 formschlüssig am Gehäuse 9 an liegt. Im Zusammenspiel mit dem Rahmen 10, welcher von Steckerseite über das Gehäuse 9 montiert wird, wird das Schaltelement 1 abgedichtet. Die Abdichtung ist da bei konstruktiv so ausgelegt, daß in dem Rahmen 10 umlaufend eine Dichtkontur 25 angeformt ist, welche sich in die elastische Schutzmembran 12 drückt und sich gegenüber dem Gehäuse 9 umlaufend mit konstantem Druck verspannt. Dieser Dichtkontur 25 (Figur 6) folgend ist ein umlaufend erhöhter und außen liegender Rand 26 angeformt, welcher bei der Montage des Rahmens 10, die Schutzmem bran 12 und die Dichtkontur 25 i m Zusammenspiel positioniert, so daß eine sichere Montage gewährleistet wird . Weiterhin ist somit eine Kontrollmöglichkeit für den Montagevorgang gegeben . Der Rahmen 10 wird dabei zwischen dem Gehäuse 9 und der Schutzmembran 12 verklemmt und sitzt somit spielfrei in Endlage. Die Schutzmem bran 12 ist dabei konstruktiv so geformt, daß diese eine seitlich umlaufende Dichtkontur 27 aufweist, welche sich bei der Montage in die Einbaublende 11 seitlich anlegt und so das Schaltelement 1 zur Schutzmem bran 12 is circumferentially mounted with a bias over the edge 24 of the housing 9, so that the protective membrane 12 is positively against the housing 9 at. In conjunction with the frame 10, which is mounted from the connector side via the housing 9, the switching element 1 is sealed. The seal is designed as designed so that in the frame 10 circumferentially a sealing contour 25 is formed, which presses into the elastic protective membrane 12 and clamped relative to the housing 9 circumferentially with constant pressure. Following this sealing contour 25 (FIG. 6), an encircling raised and outward edge 26 is formed, which during assembly of the frame 10, the protective membrane 12 and the sealing contour 25 are positioned in interaction so that secure assembly is ensured. Furthermore, a control option for the assembly process is thus given. The frame 10 is clamped between the housing 9 and the protective membrane 12 and thus sits without play in the end position. The Schutzmem bran 12 is structurally shaped so that it has a laterally encircling sealing contour 27 which laterally applies during assembly in the mounting plate 11 and so the switching element 1 for
Einbaublende 11 abdichtet. Weiterhin wird somit der zur Montage des Built-in diaphragm 11 seals. Furthermore, thus, the for mounting the
Schaltelements 1 notwendige Spalt zur Einbau blende 11 reduziert und es ergibt sich ein homogenes Gesamtbild zwischen Schaltelement 1 und Switching element 1 necessary gap for installation aperture 11 is reduced and it results in a homogeneous overall picture between switching element 1 and
Einbau blende 11. Dadurch wird nur mit einer Dichtung das Schaltelement 1 sel ber und auch eine Abdichtung zur Einbaublende 11 gewährleistet. Installation aperture 11. As a result, the switching element 1 sel ber and also a seal to the mounting plate 11 is ensured only with a seal.
Die Robustheit gegen Einfrieren des Schaltelements 1 wird dadurch realisiert, daß konstruktiv die Schutzmem bran 12 der Kappe 2 umlaufend gleichmäßig, ausgehend von der Höhenlage der Einbaublende 11 in Richtung Ausgangslage des Schaltelements 1, ansteigend ausgebildet ist. Die Höhe der Ansteigung bildet da bei mindestens den Betätigungsweg des Schaltelements 1 a b. Im Falle einer Vereisung des Schaltelements 1 wird durch die Betätigung der Kappe 2 die Vereisung aufgebrochen und die translatorische Bewegung der Kappe 2 zur Überführung in das elektrische Schaltsignal frei gegeben. Durch die a ufgebrochene Vereisung bei Betätigung des Schaltelements 1 ist auch die Rückstell ung möglich . Durch die erhöhte Betätigungsfläche des The robustness against freezing of the switching element 1 is realized that structurally the Schutzmem bran 12 of the cap 2 circumferentially evenly, starting from the altitude of the mounting plate 11 in the direction of the starting position of the switching element 1, is formed increasing. The height of the slope forms since at least the actuation path of the switching element 1 a b. In the case of icing of the switching element 1, the icing is broken by the operation of the cap 2 and the translational movement of the cap 2 is released for transfer into the electrical switching signal. Due to the broken-up icing when the switching element 1 is actuated, the reset is also possible. Due to the increased actuating surface of the
Scha ltelements 1, gegenüber der Höhenlage der Einbaublende, ist ebenso eine Betätigung mit Handschu hen möglich. Shear elements 1, compared to the height position of the mounting plate, is also an operation with glove hen possible.
Der Aufnahmebereich des Druckausgleichselementes 7, der Leiterplatte 6, der Silikonmatte 5, der Führung 4 und des Endanschlags 3 liegen vollständig im Inneren des Gehäuses 9 und der Kappe 2, um einen Schutz des The receiving area of the pressure compensation element 7, the circuit board 6, the silicone mat 5, the guide 4 and the end stop 3 are completely inside the housing 9 and the cap 2, to protect the
Schaltsystems vor Verschm utzung und/oder Fl uiden zu gewährleisten . Switching system to prevent contamination and / or Fl uiden.
Die Silikonmatte 5 dient zur Rückstell ung des Schaltelements 1 und zur Lichtabschottung zwischen der Such- 21 und Funktionsbeleuchtung 22. Die Rückstel l ung erfolgt mit mindestens zwei Rückstelldomen 28 (Figur 3) mit linearer Kraft-Weg-Kennlinie im Kräftegleichgewicht zum Taster. Alternativ können die Rückstelldome 28 auch als zusätzliche Schaltelemente genutzt werden, um beispielsweise eine Redundanz zu dem Taster zu gewährleisten . Eine weitere mögliche Ausführungsart ist, den Taster durch eine The silicone mat 5 is used to reset the switching element 1 and Lichtabschottung between the search 21 and functional lighting 22. The resetting lungs is done with at least two Rückstelldomen 28 (Figure 3) with linear force-displacement curve in the balance of power to the button. Alternatively, the reset domes 28 can also be used as additional switching elements to ensure, for example, a redundancy to the button. Another possible embodiment is the button by a
Silikonschaltmatte zu ersetzen, welche wiederum in verschiedensten Kraft- Weg-Kennlinien, beispielsweise zwei oder dreistufige Kraft-Weg-Kennli nie, ausgeführt werden kann . Die Lichtabschirm ung erfolgt d urch den Einsatz eines lichtundurchlässigen Materials mit einer konstruktiven Mäanderstruktur zwischen Such- 21 und Funktionsbeleuchtung 22. Der Endansch lag 3 verspannt sich zwischen zwei Aussparungen im Gehäuse 9, welche innerhalb des Dichtbereichs des Schaltelements 1 liegen, und der elastischen Replacing silicone switching mat, which in turn in a variety of force-displacement characteristics, for example, two or three-stage force-Weg-Kennli, can be performed. The Lichtabschirm ung done by the use of an opaque material with a constructive meander between search 21 and functional lighting 22. The Endansch was 3 braced between two recesses in the housing 9, which are within the sealing region of the switching element 1, and the elastic
Silikonmatte 5, welche wiederum auf die Leiterplatte 6 drückt. Dadurch wird auch u nter Vibrationsbeeinfl ussung eine spiel- und klapperfreie Auslegung des Schaltelements 1 im montierten Zustand erreicht. Die Endanschläge sind konstru ktiv so angeordnet, daß diese sich genau über den Rückstelldomen der Silikonmatte 28 und des Tasters befinden . Die Endanschläge halten das Schaltelement 1 in einer stabilen Ruhelage, ohne die Schutzmembran 12 mit einer Druckspannung zu beanspruchen . Die Schutzmem brane befindet sich somit im spannungsfreien Zustand, was sich positiv auf die haptischen und optischen Eigenschaften und der Lebensdauer auswirkt. Silicone mat 5, which in turn presses on the circuit board 6. As a result, a play and rattle-free design of the switching element 1 in the installed state is achieved even under vibration influence. The end stops are structurally arranged so that they are located exactly over the return domes of the silicone mat 28 and the probe. The end stops hold that Switching element 1 in a stable rest position without stressing the protective membrane 12 with a compressive stress. The protective membrane is thus in a tension-free state, which has a positive effect on the haptic and optical properties and the service life.
Bezugszeichenliste LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS
1 Schaltelement 1 switching element
2 Kappe 2 cap
3 Endanschlag 3 end stop
4 Führung 4 leadership
5 Silikonmatte 5 silicone mat
6 Leiterplatte 6 circuit board
7 Druckausgleichelement 7 pressure compensation element
8 Kontakte 8 contacts
9 Gehäuse 9 housing
10 Rahmen 10 frames
11 Einbaublende 11 mounting plate
12 Schutzmembran 12 protective membrane
13 Entlüftungskanal 13 venting channel
14 Steckerwanne 14 connector tray
15 Führungsnuten Gehäuse 15 guide grooves housing
16 Führungskonturen Führung 16 leadership contours leadership
17 Endanschlag Gehäuse in Betätigungsrichtung 17 End stop housing in operating direction
18 Endanschlag Führung in Betätigungsrichtung18 End stop guide in operating direction
19 Rastelemente am Rahmen 19 locking elements on the frame
20 Rasthaken an Einbaublende 20 snap hooks on the mounting plate
21 Suchbeleuchtung 21 search lighting
22 Funktionsbeleuchtung 22 functional lighting
23 Betätigungsfläche 23 actuating surface
24 Gehäuserand 24 case edge
25 Dichtkontur Rahmen 25 sealing contour frame
26 Rand Rahmen 26 edge frame
27 Dichtkontur zur Einbaublende 27 Sealing contour to the mounting plate
28 Rückstelldome Silikonmatte 28 Reset dome silicone mat
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