DE19819693A1 - Sprung switching element with tactile feedback, esp. for electrical switches - Google Patents

Sprung switching element with tactile feedback, esp. for electrical switches

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DE19819693A1
DE19819693A1 DE1998119693 DE19819693A DE19819693A1 DE 19819693 A1 DE19819693 A1 DE 19819693A1 DE 1998119693 DE1998119693 DE 1998119693 DE 19819693 A DE19819693 A DE 19819693A DE 19819693 A1 DE19819693 A1 DE 19819693A1
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Rolf Diegmann
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Berker GmbH and Co KG
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    • 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

Abstract

The switching element has an angled spring part (2) with a rounded part (R) on one end running over a rising inclined section (4') of the housing (4), whereby the force increases until the highest point of the incline is reached. After reaching the highest point the force decreases until the contact surface is reached. The force characteristic can be varied by varying the angle and the rounded part.

Description

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Federelement mit taktiler Rückmeldung, insbesondere für elektrische Schalter gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1, bezogen auf das Anwendungsbeispiel der elektrischen Hausinstallation.The invention relates to a spring element with tactile feedback, in particular for electrical switch according to the preamble of claim 1, based on the Application example of electrical house installation.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Federschaltelement zu schaffen, dessen Kraftwegkennlinie mit der eines Silikonelementes vergleichbar ist, womit elektrische Schalter der eingangs erwähnten Art vielfältig ausrüstbar sind und vor allem dadurch äußerst leise betätigbar sind.The invention has for its object to provide a spring switching element whose Force path characteristic is comparable to that of a silicone element, with which electrical Switches of the type mentioned above can be equipped in a variety of ways, and above all as a result are extremely quiet to operate.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch ein Federschaltelement nach den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung werden in den Merkmalen der Unteransprüche angegeben.This object is achieved by a spring switching element according to the features of claim 1 solved. Further advantageous embodiments of the invention are in the Characteristics of the subclaims specified.

Im folgenden ist die Erfindung beispielhaft beschrieben und anhand von Zeichnungsfiguren veranschaulicht. Es zeigen:In the following the invention is described by way of example and with reference to Illustrated drawing figures. Show it:

Fig. 1 ein an zwei Stellen abgewinkeltes Federschaltelement in einem Gehäuseteil, das an einem Anschlag abstützbar ist, in zwei Seitenansichten, wobei das erfindungsgemäße Detail vergrößert dargestellt ist; Figure 1 is an angled at two points spring switching element in a housing part that can be supported at a stop, in two side views, the detail according to the invention being shown enlarged.

Fig. 2 ein Federschaltelement gemäß Fig. 1, ebenfalls dargestellt in zwei Seitenansichten, wobei jedoch das erfindungsgemäße Detail im Unterschied zu Fig. 1 im betätigten Zustand dargestellt ist; FIG. 2 shows a spring switching element according to FIG. 1, also shown in two side views, but the detail according to the invention, in contrast to FIG. 1, is shown in the actuated state;

Fig. 3 eine Variante des Federschaltelementes gemäß der Erfindung, ebenfalls in zwei Seitenansichten und einer Draufsicht, jedoch dargestellt als flach ausgebildetes Federschaltelement; Shows a variant of the spring switch element according to the invention shown 3 also in two side views and a top view, but as a flat formed spring switching element.

Fig. 4 eine Darstellung des Federschaltelementes nach Fig. 3 in zwei Ansichten, wobei jedoch das Federschaltelement im betätigten Zustand dargestellt ist. Fig. 4 is an illustration of the spring switching element according to Fig. 3 in two views, but the spring switching element is shown in the actuated state.

Aus Fig. 1 ist ein abgewinkeltes Federschaltelement 1 in einem Gehäuseteil 4 ersichtlich, wobei ein Federteil 2 des Federschaltelementes 1 an ihrem einen Ende als Rundung R gestaltet ist. Diese Rundung R liegt an einer Schräge 4' des Gehäuses 4. Mit 3 ist eine Kontaktfläche bezeichnet. Im Betätigungsfall des Federschaltelementes 1 mit einer Kraft F (Fig. 2) wandert die Rundung R über die ansteigende Schräge 4', wodurch die Kraft F weiter ansteigt, bis zum Erreichen des höchsten Punktes der Schräge 4' (4''). Danach gleitet die Rundung R des Federschaltelementes 1 entlang der Schräge 4'' hinunter auf die Kontaktfläche 3 und baut die Kraft F entsprechend ab (Fig. 2).From FIG. 1, a bent spring switching element 1 is seen in a housing part 4, wherein a spring member 2 is of the spring switching element 1 designed at one end as rounding R. This rounding R lies on a slope 4 ′ of the housing 4 . 3 designates a contact surface. When the spring switching element 1 is actuated with a force F ( FIG. 2), the rounding R moves over the rising slope 4 ', whereby the force F increases further until the highest point of the slope 4 ' ( 4 '') is reached. Then the curve R of the spring switching element 1 slides down along the slope 4 ″ onto the contact surface 3 and reduces the force F accordingly ( FIG. 2).

Wie aus Fig. 3 ersichtlich, hat diese Ausführungsform des Federschaltelementes 1 eine flache Ausbildung mit ausgeklinktem und abgewinkeltem Federteil 2. Wie aus der Draufsicht erkennbar ist, weist das Federschaltelement 1 im Bereich der Ausklinkung eine Ausnehmung 5 auf. Das Federschaltelement 1 ist zur besseren Kontaktierung mit 3 mit einer Sicke 6 versehen. Im Betätigungsfall des Federschaltelementes 1 vollzieht sich im Grunde der gleiche Ablauf des Geschehens wie dieser mit dem Federteil 2 zuvor für Fig. 1 und 2 beschrieben ist. Mit 7 ist ein Anschlag bezeichnet, der im Betätigungsfall das Federschaltelement 1 abstützt.As can be seen from FIG. 3, this embodiment of the spring switching element 1 has a flat design with a released and angled spring part 2 . As can be seen from the top view, the spring switching element 1 has a recess 5 in the region of the notch. The spring switching element 1 is provided with a bead 6 for better contact with 3 . When the spring switching element 1 is actuated, the same sequence of events as that described with the spring part 2 previously for FIGS . 1 and 2 takes place. 7 with a stop is designated, which supports the spring switching element 1 when actuated.

Der besondere Vorteil des erfindungsgemäß ausgestalteten Federschaltelementes 1 gemäß der Fig. 1 bis 4 liegt darin, daß durch die Wahl der Winkel α am Federteil 2 des Federschaltelementes 1 und durch die Wahl des Winkels β der Schrägen 4' sowie die Wahl der Rundung R der Kraftverlauf einstellbar ist. The particular advantage of the spring switching element 1 designed according to the invention according to FIGS. 1 to 4 is that the choice of the angle α on the spring part 2 of the spring switching element 1 and the choice of the angle β of the bevels 4 'and the choice of the rounding R of the force curve is adjustable.

BezugszeichenlisteReference list

11

Federschaltelement
Spring switching element

22nd

Federteil
Spring part

33rd

Kontaktfläche
Contact area

44th

Gehäuse
casing

44th

' Schräge
'Weird

44th

'' Schräge
`` Weird

55

Ausnehmung vom Federschaltelement
Recess from the spring switching element

66

Sicke
Surround

77

Anschlag für Federschaltelemente
Stop for spring switching elements

Claims (3)

1. Federschaltelement mit taktiler Rückmeldung, insbesondere für elektrische Schalter, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein abgewinkeltes Federteil (2) des Federschaltelementes (1), welches an einem Ende eine Rundung (R) aufweist, die über eine ansteigende Schräge (4') des Gehäuses (4) läuft, wodurch die Kraft (F) bis zum Erreichen des höchsten Punktes der Schräge (4') ansteigt.1. Spring switching element with tactile feedback, in particular for electrical switches, characterized in that an angled spring part ( 2 ) of the spring switching element ( 1 ), which has a rounded portion (R) at one end, which has a rising slope ( 4 ') of the housing ( 4 ) runs, whereby the force (F) increases until the highest point of the slope ( 4 ') is reached. 2. Federschaltelement nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß nach dem Erreichen des höchsten Punktes der Schräge (4') die Kraft (F) durch das Heruntergleiten der Rundung (R) auf der Schräge (4'') abfällt bis zum Erreichen der Kontaktfläche (3).2. Spring switching element according to claim 1, characterized in that after reaching the highest point of the slope ( 4 '), the force (F) by sliding down the curve (R) on the slope ( 4 '') drops until the contact surface is reached ( 3 ). 3. Federschaltelement nach Anspruch 1 und 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß durch Veränderung der Winkel (α), (β) und der Rundung (R) der Kraftverlauf eingestellt werden kann.3. Spring switching element according to claim 1 and 2, characterized in that by Changing the angle (α), (β) and the rounding (R) set the force curve can be.
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DE19954740A1 (en) * 1999-11-12 2001-05-17 Jung Gmbh Albrecht Switch element with tactile feedback for electrical switches and buttons, has handle or rocker operated to pivot molded part about clamping point and support bearing to increase spring force
US6690360B2 (en) 2001-05-03 2004-02-10 3M Innovative Properties Company Liquid proof switch array
US6740832B2 (en) 2002-03-27 2004-05-25 3M Innovative Properties Company Apparatus exhibiting tactile feel
US6827459B2 (en) 2002-03-27 2004-12-07 3M Innovative Properties Company Lighted fastening structure
US7091952B2 (en) 2001-05-03 2006-08-15 3M Innovative Properties Company Liquid proof switch array
CN105144331A (en) * 2013-03-01 2015-12-09 Zf腓德烈斯哈芬股份公司 Pushbutton switch

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DE3605845A1 (en) * 1985-03-09 1986-09-11 Alps Electric Co., Ltd., Tokio/Tokyo SLIDE SWITCHES, ESPECIALLY FOR REFRIGERATOR DOORS
DE3814903A1 (en) * 1988-05-03 1989-11-16 Lumberg Karl Gmbh & Co Switchable electrical connector
DE4208372A1 (en) * 1992-03-16 1993-09-23 Abb Patent Gmbh Monostable electric switch unit e.g. pushbutton - has sliding contact which slides along stepped path when switch is operated

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DE2842803A1 (en) * 1977-09-30 1979-04-12 Lucas Industries Ltd ELECTRIC SWITCH
DE3605845A1 (en) * 1985-03-09 1986-09-11 Alps Electric Co., Ltd., Tokio/Tokyo SLIDE SWITCHES, ESPECIALLY FOR REFRIGERATOR DOORS
DE3814903A1 (en) * 1988-05-03 1989-11-16 Lumberg Karl Gmbh & Co Switchable electrical connector
DE4208372A1 (en) * 1992-03-16 1993-09-23 Abb Patent Gmbh Monostable electric switch unit e.g. pushbutton - has sliding contact which slides along stepped path when switch is operated

Cited By (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE19954740A1 (en) * 1999-11-12 2001-05-17 Jung Gmbh Albrecht Switch element with tactile feedback for electrical switches and buttons, has handle or rocker operated to pivot molded part about clamping point and support bearing to increase spring force
DE19954740B4 (en) * 1999-11-12 2005-10-20 Jung Gmbh Albrecht Switching element with tactile feedback for electrical switches and pushbuttons
US6690360B2 (en) 2001-05-03 2004-02-10 3M Innovative Properties Company Liquid proof switch array
US7091952B2 (en) 2001-05-03 2006-08-15 3M Innovative Properties Company Liquid proof switch array
US6740832B2 (en) 2002-03-27 2004-05-25 3M Innovative Properties Company Apparatus exhibiting tactile feel
US6827459B2 (en) 2002-03-27 2004-12-07 3M Innovative Properties Company Lighted fastening structure
CN105144331A (en) * 2013-03-01 2015-12-09 Zf腓德烈斯哈芬股份公司 Pushbutton switch
CN105144331B (en) * 2013-03-01 2017-11-14 Zf 腓德烈斯哈芬股份公司 Key switch

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