WO1997043777A1 - Rocker switch, particularly for motor vehicle window lift - Google Patents

Rocker switch, particularly for motor vehicle window lift Download PDF

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WO1997043777A1
WO1997043777A1 PCT/DE1997/000909 DE9700909W WO9743777A1 WO 1997043777 A1 WO1997043777 A1 WO 1997043777A1 DE 9700909 W DE9700909 W DE 9700909W WO 9743777 A1 WO9743777 A1 WO 9743777A1
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rocker arm
toggle switch
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Josef Khoury
Gerd Rudolph
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Eaton Controls Gmbh & Co. Kg
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H23/00—Tumbler or rocker switches, i.e. switches characterised by being operated by rocking an operating member in the form of a rocker button
    • H01H23/02—Details
    • H01H23/12—Movable parts; Contacts mounted thereon
    • H01H23/14—Tumblers
    • H01H23/143—Tumblers having a generally flat elongated shape
    • H01H23/145—Tumblers having a generally flat elongated shape the actuating surface having two slightly inclined areas extending from the middle outward
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H23/00—Tumbler or rocker switches, i.e. switches characterised by being operated by rocking an operating member in the form of a rocker button
    • H01H23/02—Details
    • H01H23/04—Cases; Covers
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05F—DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05F15/00—Power-operated mechanisms for wings
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO HINGES OR OTHER SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS AND DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION, CHECKS FOR WINGS AND WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05Y2400/00—Electronic control; Power supply; Power or signal transmission; User interfaces
    • E05Y2400/80—User interfaces
    • E05Y2400/85—User input means
    • E05Y2400/852—Sensors
    • E05Y2400/854—Switches
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO HINGES OR OTHER SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS AND DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION, CHECKS FOR WINGS AND WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05Y2400/00—Electronic control; Power supply; Power or signal transmission; User interfaces
    • E05Y2400/80—User interfaces
    • E05Y2400/85—User input means
    • E05Y2400/852—Sensors
    • E05Y2400/856—Actuation thereof
    • E05Y2400/858—Actuation thereof by body parts
    • E05Y2400/86—Actuation thereof by body parts by hand
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO HINGES OR OTHER SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS AND DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION, CHECKS FOR WINGS AND WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/50—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for vehicles
    • E05Y2900/53—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for vehicles characterised by the type of wing
    • E05Y2900/55—Windows
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2300/00—Orthogonal indexing scheme relating to electric switches, relays, selectors or emergency protective devices covered by H01H
    • H01H2300/01—Application power window

Definitions

  • Toggle switch in particular for window regulators in a motor vehicle
  • the invention relates to a toggle switch, in particular a window switch in a motor vehicle, with a switch housing, in which a rocker arm is arranged by means of spring force in at least one limit switch position and one dead center position, which has at least one switch arm which has at least one Switching element actuated, wherein the rocker arm has a projection in the middle, into which a spring-loaded locking element is inserted, which interacts with a locking curve depending on the position of the rocker arm.
  • a separate window lifter switch is provided for each door of the motor vehicle and is operated by a push button or a rocker arm.
  • the pushbuttons or rocker arms which can be actuated by the driver are usually accommodated either on the paneling of the driver's door or on the center console.
  • a toggle switch for motor vehicles which has a rocker arm mounted in an upper housing part of a switch housing with two limit switch positions in which it rests on fixed stops and here by means of spring force in the direction of each one of the attacks is biased.
  • the rocker arm comprises two switching arms running parallel to one another, which engage in a switching element with an associated contact bridge which can be moved on contact tracks. Between the switching arms there is an attachment in which a spring-loaded latching pawl is guided, which interacts with a latching track formed in the bottom of the upper housing part.
  • the end of the latch facing the latching path is provided with a latching roller.
  • the switch housing is separated into an upper housing part and a lower housing part, as a result of which it is very complex in terms of construction and requires a large construction volume.
  • the switching element and the pressure spring-loaded contact bridge which are actuated by the switching arms of the rocker arm, are housed in the lower part of the housing.
  • the switching arms penetrate an opening in the bottom of the upper part of the housing into the lower part of the housing.
  • the switching element in the lower part of the housing is therefore additionally spring-loaded in order to be able to compensate for manufacturing and movement tolerances by dividing the switch housing in two. This measure helps to increase the overall volume of the toggle switch.
  • the object is achieved in that the switch housing comprises a receiving part formed in one piece therewith, in which the rocker arm is mounted and at the same time the latching curve is integrated. part of the at least one switching element and the at least one switching arm are enclosed.
  • the switch housing with the receiving part Due to the solid construction of the switch housing with the receiving part, a division of the switch housing into two is avoided, so that a small construction volume of the switch housing is realized.
  • the switch housing with the receiving part can be manufactured in one piece.
  • the receiving part is essentially U-shaped on the switch housing.
  • the upper side of the receiving part preferably has an at least partially circumferential collar in which the rocker arm is mounted. This results in a saving in material and thus a reduction in weight, since the receiving part is designed in the form of a collar only in the region of the bearing of the rocker arm.
  • the switch housing with the integrated receiving part expediently consists of plastic. This can take part in one work step as an injection molded part.
  • the switch housing can preferably be closed from below by a base element.
  • the rocker arm has a switching arm which is spaced apart from the shoulder and which actuates the associated switching element.
  • its switching arm actuates the associated switching element by loading, so that the associated window in the door of the motor vehicle is lowered in this end switching position.
  • the rocker arm is released, it is moved into its dead center position by the spring-loaded latching element, which at the same time represents an end switch position in which the switching arm relieves the switching element and the associated window is closed again.
  • the rocker arm is provided with two switching arms spaced on both sides from the shoulder, each of which actuates an associated switching element.
  • the rocker arm When the rocker arm is pressed on one of its sides, it moves from its dead center position into a limit switch position, the one switching arm acting on the associated switching element and opening the window in the door of the motor vehicle. If the rocker arm is released, it moves back to its dead center position. If the rocker arm is printed in the opposite direction and brought into its other limit switch position, the other switch arm of the rocker arm actuates the associated second switching element in order to close the window.
  • Each switching element is preferably a microswitch which can be fastened to the receiving part of the switch housing.
  • the microswitch In order to convey an improved switching feeling to the user, the microswitch is long-stroke, so that its plunger can travel a certain longer distance until the switching function is started. In addition, to improve the switching feeling, the actuation force of the microswitch is less than 0.5 N.
  • the microswitch comprises different switching functions which can be activated as a function of the position of its ice cream operated by the associated switching arm of the rocker arm.
  • the respective microswitch can be designed in such a way that when the rocker arm is actuated briefly or briefly, the window in the door of the motor vehicle is only briefly and partially lowered or raised. If the rocker arm is pressed for a longer or longer period, on the other hand, a switching function can be triggered which causes the window to be completely lowered or raised.
  • the microswitch is expediently connected in terms of switching technology to a printed circuit board arranged outside the switch housing or to a lead frame arranged outside the switch housing. Since the microswitch is not located directly on the circuit board or the lead frame, but in the receiving part of the switch area, the circuit board or the lead frame comprising the LEDs, series resistors, plugs and the like is also reduced in size.
  • the locking curve integrated in the receiving part is designed as a V-shaped slideway for the locking element of the rocker arm.
  • the V-shaped locking curve causes the exact position at the toto point, i.e. in the rest position of the toggle switch. Due to the spring-loaded locking element in the projection formed on the underside of the rocker arm, the rocker arm is repeatedly forced into its exact dead center position when released.
  • the V-shaped slideway for the locking element of the rocker arm widens unevenly from the apex. This means that the V-shaped slideway widens more and more from the apex to the top. This gives the user a tactile feeling of switching due to the special locking curve geometry and thus improves the usability of the toggle switch.
  • the invention is described in the following using an exemplary embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawing.
  • the drawing shows in the single figure an explosive representation of the toggle switch according to the invention, the switch housing being shown cut in its longitudinal plane.
  • the toggle switch 1 is designed with its switch housing 2 as a built-in device which can be inserted up to the stops 3 in an opening (not shown), for example a door trim or a center console of a motor vehicle.
  • the switch housing 2 has snap closures 4 on its lower circumferential area for a base element, not shown, with which the underside of the switch housing 2 can be closed.
  • a receiving part 5 is formed in one piece therewith, which is essentially U-shaped. Apart from the receiving part 5, the switch housing 2 comprises a hollow interior 6.
  • the receiving part 5 initially has a circumferential collar 7 on its upper edge, which on the long sides of the receiving meteils 5 is each provided with an opening 8.
  • a locking curve 9 runs through the central longitudinal plane of the receiving part 5 and is provided with a V-shaped slideway 10.
  • the V-shaped slideway 10 widens unevenly upwards from its apex 11.
  • a rocker arm 12 can be inserted into the U-shaped receiving part 5.
  • This rocker arm 12 has a laterally projecting axle journal 13 in the center, which is inserted into the opening 8 of the collar 7 in the receiving part 5.
  • the rocker arm 12 is pivotally mounted about a rocking axis 14.
  • the approach 15 has a plurality of longitudinal gaps 16 and a blind bore 17 into which a pin-like locking element 18 can be inserted, which is acted upon by a compression spring 19 at its rear end. This compression spring 19 is supported on the bottom of the blind bore 17, while the locking element 18 is guided in the blind bore 17 of the shoulder 15.
  • each microswitch 21 has a plurality of contact tongues 24, which are connected in terms of switching technology to a circuit board, not shown, which is located outside the switch housing 2.
  • two switching arms 25 are located on the underside of the rocker arm 12, which are constructed in one piece with the rocker arm 12.
  • the switching arms 25 are located directly opposite the pushes 26 of the microswitches 21.
  • the rocker arm 12 If the rocker arm 12 is pivoted clockwise, for example, the latching element 18 slides out of the apex 11 of the latching curve 9 and moves along the left side of the V-shaped slideway 10.
  • the right switching arm 25 actuates the tappet 26 of the associated microswitch. ters 21, whereby a switching function, for example lowering the window of the door of a motor vehicle is triggered.
  • the compression spring 19 forces the catch element 18 again into the apex 11 of the V-shaped slideway 10 of the locking curve 9, the rocker arm 12 being moved back into its dead center position.
  • the switching arm 25 disengages from the plunger 26 of the associated microswitch, as a result of which the respective switching function is interrupted. The same process is repeated when the left side of the rocker arm 12 is operated.

Abstract

A rocker switch (1), in particular a window lift switch for a motor vehicle comprises a switch housing (2) in which a sprung rocking lever (12) is fitted having at least one end position and one dead centre position. The rocking lever (12) is fitted with at least one switch arm (25) which operates at least one switch element (20). The rocking lever (12) is provided with a central lug in which a sprung detent element (18) is inserted which interacts with a detent curve (9) depending on the position of the rocking lever (12). To reduce the size of the switch housing (2) and to compensate for fitting tolerances the switch housing (2) is provided with a integral locating part (5) in which the rocking lever (12) is carried and the detent curve (9) integrated, with the locating part (5) enclosing at least one switch element (20) and one switch arm (25).

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Kippschalter, insbesondere für Fensterheber in einem Kraft¬ fahrzeug Toggle switch, in particular for window regulators in a motor vehicle
Beschreibungdescription
Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen Kippschalter, insbeson¬ dere einen Fensterheberschalter in einem Kraftfahrzeug, mit einem Schaltergehause, m dem ein Kipphebel mittels Feder¬ kraft in zumindest einer Endschaltstellung und einer Tot¬ punktstellung angeordnet ist, der zumindest einen Schaltarm besitzt, der wenigstens ein Schaltelement betätigt, wobei der Kipphebel mittig einen Ansatz aufweist, in den ein federbela¬ stetes Rastelement eingesetzt ist, das mit einer Rastkurve in Abhängigkeit von der Stellung des Kipphebels zusammenwirkt.The invention relates to a toggle switch, in particular a window switch in a motor vehicle, with a switch housing, in which a rocker arm is arranged by means of spring force in at least one limit switch position and one dead center position, which has at least one switch arm which has at least one Switching element actuated, wherein the rocker arm has a projection in the middle, into which a spring-loaded locking element is inserted, which interacts with a locking curve depending on the position of the rocker arm.
Kraftfahrzeuge werden zunehmend mit elektrisch betatigbaren Fensterheberschaltern für alle Türen ausgerüstet. Für jede Tur des Kraftfahrzeuges ist ein gesonderter Fensterheber¬ schalter vorgesehen, der durch eine Drucktaste oder einen Kipphebel betätigt wird. Die durch den Fahrer betatigbaren Drucktasten bzw. Kipphebel sind meistens entweder an der Ver¬ kleidung der Fahrertur oder auf der Mittelkonsole unterge¬ bracht .Motor vehicles are increasingly being equipped with electrically operated window switches for all doors. A separate window lifter switch is provided for each door of the motor vehicle and is operated by a push button or a rocker arm. The pushbuttons or rocker arms which can be actuated by the driver are usually accommodated either on the paneling of the driver's door or on the center console.
Aus der DE 27 48 835 C3 ist ein Kippschalter für Kraftfahr¬ zeuge bekannt, der einen in einem Gehauseoberteil eines Schaltergehauses gelagerten Kipphebel mit zwei Endschaltstel¬ lungen aufweist, in denen dieser an ortsfesten Anschlagen an¬ liegt und hierbei mittels Federkraft in Richtung auf jeweils einen der Anschlage vorgespannt ist. Der Kipphebel umfaßt zwei parallel zueinander verlaufende Schaltarme, die in ein Schaltglied mit zugehöriger, auf Kontaktbahnen verschiebbarer Kontaktbrucke eingreifen. Zwischen den Schaltarmen befindet sich ein Ansatz, in dem eine federbelastete, mit einer in den Boden des Gehauseoberteils eingeformten Rastbahn zusammenwir¬ kenden Rastklinke gefuhrt ist. Das der Rastbahn zugewandte Ende der Rastklinke ist mit einer Rastrolle versehen.From DE 27 48 835 C3 a toggle switch for motor vehicles is known which has a rocker arm mounted in an upper housing part of a switch housing with two limit switch positions in which it rests on fixed stops and here by means of spring force in the direction of each one of the attacks is biased. The rocker arm comprises two switching arms running parallel to one another, which engage in a switching element with an associated contact bridge which can be moved on contact tracks. Between the switching arms there is an attachment in which a spring-loaded latching pawl is guided, which interacts with a latching track formed in the bottom of the upper housing part. The end of the latch facing the latching path is provided with a latching roller.
Bei diesem Kippschalter ist das Schaltergehause in ein Gehau- seoberteil und ein Gehauseunterteil getrennt, wodurch dieses bautechnisch sehr aufwendig ist und ein großes Bauvolumen be¬ ansprucht. Im Gehauseunterteil ist das Schaltglied und die druckfederbelastete Kontaktbrucke untergebracht, die von den Schaltarmen des Kipphebels betätigt werden. Zu diesem Zweck durchdringen die Schaltarme eine Öffnung im Boden des Gehau- seoberteils bis in das Gehauseunterteil. Das Schaltglied im Gehauseunterteil ist deshalb zusätzlich federbelastet, um durch die Zweiteilung des Schaltergehauses Fertigungs- und Bewegungstoleranzen ausgleichen zu können. Diese Maßnahme tragt dazu bei, daß Gesamtbauvolumen des Kippschalters zu vergrößern .In this toggle switch, the switch housing is separated into an upper housing part and a lower housing part, as a result of which it is very complex in terms of construction and requires a large construction volume. The switching element and the pressure spring-loaded contact bridge, which are actuated by the switching arms of the rocker arm, are housed in the lower part of the housing. For this purpose, the switching arms penetrate an opening in the bottom of the upper part of the housing into the lower part of the housing. The switching element in the lower part of the housing is therefore additionally spring-loaded in order to be able to compensate for manufacturing and movement tolerances by dividing the switch housing in two. This measure helps to increase the overall volume of the toggle switch.
Es ist Aufgabe der Erfindung, einen Kippschalter, insbesonde¬ re einen Fensterheberschalter der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, mit dem das Bauvolumen des Schaltergehauses verrin¬ gert und bautechnisch bedingte Toleranzen ausgeglichen werden können, wobei eine gute Bedienbarkeit des Kippschalters ge¬ wahrleistet wird.It is an object of the invention to provide a toggle switch, in particular a window switch of the type mentioned at the outset, by means of which the construction volume of the switch housing can be reduced and tolerances due to constructional engineering can be compensated for, with good operability of the toggle switch being ensured.
Erfindungsgemaß wird die Aufgabe dadurch gelost, daß das Schaltergehause ein einstuckig mit diesem ausgebildetes Auf- nahmeteil umfaßt, in welchem der Kipphebel gelagert und gleichzeitig die Rastkurve integriert ist, wobei im Aufnahme- teil das wenigstens eine Schaltelement und der zumindest eine Schaltarm umschlossen sind.According to the invention, the object is achieved in that the switch housing comprises a receiving part formed in one piece therewith, in which the rocker arm is mounted and at the same time the latching curve is integrated. part of the at least one switching element and the at least one switching arm are enclosed.
Durch die emstuckige Ausbildung des Schaltergehauses mit dem Aufnahmeteil wird eine Zweiteilung des Schaltergehauses ver¬ mieden, so daß ein geringes Bauvolumen des Schaltergehauses realisiert wird. Darüber hinaus ist das Schaltergehause mit dem Aufnahmeteil in einem Stuck herstellbar. Infolge der La¬ gerung des Kipphebels und der gleichzeitigen Integration der Rastkurve im Aufnahmeteil entstehen durch den kurzen Abstand zwischen der Lagerung des Kipphebels und dem an der Rastkurve gleitenden Rastelement Toleranzvorteile, wodurch eine gute Bedienbarkeit des Kippschalters erreicht wird. Demzufolge kann die Totpunktstellung des Kipphebels exakt eingehalten werden. Ferner liegt eine Trennung von Haptik und Elektrik vor. Weiterhin kann der Schaltpunkt ohne Beeinflussung der Betatigungskraft variiert werden. Schließlich kann die Beta- tigungskraft ohne Beeinflussung des Kontaktpunktes variiert werden.Due to the solid construction of the switch housing with the receiving part, a division of the switch housing into two is avoided, so that a small construction volume of the switch housing is realized. In addition, the switch housing with the receiving part can be manufactured in one piece. As a result of the storage of the rocker arm and the simultaneous integration of the latching curve in the receiving part, the short distance between the mounting of the rocker arm and the latching element sliding on the latching curve results in tolerance advantages, as a result of which the rocker switch is easy to use. As a result, the dead center position of the rocker arm can be maintained exactly. There is also a separation of haptics and electronics. Furthermore, the switching point can be varied without influencing the actuation force. Finally, the actuating force can be varied without influencing the contact point.
Um hinreichend Platz für die Aufnahme der Schaltarme des Kipphebels bzw. der Schaltelemente zur Verfugung zu stellen, ist in der Ausbildung der Erfindung das Aufnahmeteil im we¬ sentlichen U-formig am Schaltergehause ausgebildet.In order to provide sufficient space for accommodating the switching arms of the rocker arm or the switching elements, in the embodiment of the invention the receiving part is essentially U-shaped on the switch housing.
Weiterhin weist bevorzugt die Oberseite des Aufnahmeteils ei¬ nen zumindest teilweise umlaufenden Kragen auf, in dem der Kipphebel gelagert ist. Dadurch wird eine Materialeinsparung und somit eine Gewichtsverminderung erzielt, da das Aufnahme¬ teil nur im Bereich der Lagerung des Kipphebels in Form eines Kragens ausgebildet ist.Furthermore, the upper side of the receiving part preferably has an at least partially circumferential collar in which the rocker arm is mounted. This results in a saving in material and thus a reduction in weight, since the receiving part is designed in the form of a collar only in the region of the bearing of the rocker arm.
Zweckmaßigerweise besteht das Schaltergehause mit dem inte¬ grierten Aufnahmeteil aus Kunststoff. Hierdurch kann das Auf- nahmeteil in einem Arbeitsschritt als Spritzgußteil herge¬ stellt werden.The switch housing with the integrated receiving part expediently consists of plastic. This can take part in one work step as an injection molded part.
Damit das Schaltergehause vor Umwelteinflüssen, wie bei¬ spielsweise Feuchtigkeit, geschützt ist, ist bevorzugt das Schaltergehause durch ein Sockelelement von unten verschlie߬ bar .So that the switch housing is protected from environmental influences, such as moisture, the switch housing can preferably be closed from below by a base element.
Nach einer weiteren Ausfuhrungsform der Erfindung weist der Kipphebel einen vom Ansatz beabstandeten Schaltarm auf, der das zugeordnete Schaltelement betätigt. Durch Drucken des Kipphebels betätigt dessen Schaltarm das zugeordnete Schalte¬ lement durch Belastung, so daß in dieser Endschaltstellung das zugehörige Fenster in der Tur des Kraftfahrzeuges abge¬ senkt wird. Beim Loslassen des Kipphebels wird dieser durch das federbelastete Rastelement in seine Totpunktstellung be¬ wegt, die gleichzeitig eine Endschaltstellung darstellt, in der der Schaltarm das Schaltelement entlastet und damit das zugehörige Fenster wieder geschlossen wird.According to a further embodiment of the invention, the rocker arm has a switching arm which is spaced apart from the shoulder and which actuates the associated switching element. By pressing the rocker arm, its switching arm actuates the associated switching element by loading, so that the associated window in the door of the motor vehicle is lowered in this end switching position. When the rocker arm is released, it is moved into its dead center position by the spring-loaded latching element, which at the same time represents an end switch position in which the switching arm relieves the switching element and the associated window is closed again.
Gemäß einer alternativen Ausfuhrungsform der Erfindung ist der Kipphebel mit zwei beidseitig vom Ansatz beabstandeten Schaltarmen versehen, die jeweils ein zugeordnetes Schaltele¬ ment betätigen. Beim Drucken des Kipphebels an einer seiner Seiten bewegt sich dieser aus seiner Totpunktstellung in eine Endschaltstellung, wobei der eine Schaltarm auf das zugehöri¬ ge Schaltelement einwirkt und das Fenster in der Tur des Kraftfahrzeuges öffnet. Wird der Kipphebel losgelassen, be¬ wegt sich dieser in seine Totpunktstellung zurück. Wenn der Kipphebel in umgekehrter Richtung gedruckt und in seine ande¬ re Endschaltstellung gebracht, so betätigt der andere Schal¬ tarm des Kipphebels das zugehörige zweite Schaltelement, um das Fenster zu schließen. Bevorzugt ist jedes Schaltelement ein Mikroschalter, der am Aufnahmeteil des Schaltergehauses befestigbar ist. Um dem Be¬ nutzer ein verbessertes Schaltgefuhl zu vermitteln, ist der Mikroschalter langhubig ausgebildet, so daß dessen Stößel ei¬ nen bestimmten längeren Weg bis zum Einsetzen der Schaltfunk- tion zurücklegen kann. Darüber hinaus ist zur Verbesserung des Schaltgefuhls die Betatigungskraft des Mikroschalters kleiner als 0,5 N.According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, the rocker arm is provided with two switching arms spaced on both sides from the shoulder, each of which actuates an associated switching element. When the rocker arm is pressed on one of its sides, it moves from its dead center position into a limit switch position, the one switching arm acting on the associated switching element and opening the window in the door of the motor vehicle. If the rocker arm is released, it moves back to its dead center position. If the rocker arm is printed in the opposite direction and brought into its other limit switch position, the other switch arm of the rocker arm actuates the associated second switching element in order to close the window. Each switching element is preferably a microswitch which can be fastened to the receiving part of the switch housing. In order to convey an improved switching feeling to the user, the microswitch is long-stroke, so that its plunger can travel a certain longer distance until the switching function is started. In addition, to improve the switching feeling, the actuation force of the microswitch is less than 0.5 N.
Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, wenn der Mikroschalter unter¬ schiedliche Schaltfunktionen umfaßt, die in Abhängigkeit von der Stellung seines vom zugeordneten Schaltarm des Kipphebels betätigten Stoßeis aktivierbar sind. Der jeweilige Mikro¬ schalter kann derart ausgebildet werden, daß bei einer kurz¬ zeitigen oder kurzhubigen Betätigung des Kipphebels nur ein kurzzeitiges und teilweises Absenken oder Heben des Fensters in der Tur des Kraftfahrzeuges erfolgt. Bei längerem oder stärkerem Drucken des Kipphebels kann hingegen eine Schalt¬ funktion ausgelost werden, die ein vollständiges Absenken oder Heben des Fensters bewirkt.It is particularly advantageous if the microswitch comprises different switching functions which can be activated as a function of the position of its ice cream operated by the associated switching arm of the rocker arm. The respective microswitch can be designed in such a way that when the rocker arm is actuated briefly or briefly, the window in the door of the motor vehicle is only briefly and partially lowered or raised. If the rocker arm is pressed for a longer or longer period, on the other hand, a switching function can be triggered which causes the window to be completely lowered or raised.
Der Mikroschalter ist zweckmaßigerweise schalttechnisch mit einer außerhalb des Schaltergehauses angeordneten Leiterplat¬ te oder mit einem außerhalb des Schaltergehauses angeordneten Stanzgitter verbunden. Da sich der Mikroschalter nicht unmit¬ telbar auf der Leiterplatte oder dem Stanzgitter, sondern im Aufnahmeteil des Schaltergeauses befindet, wird dadurch auch die die LED's, Vorwiderstande, Stecker und dergleichen umfas¬ sende Leiterplatte bzw. das Stanzgitter m den Abmessungen verringert .The microswitch is expediently connected in terms of switching technology to a printed circuit board arranged outside the switch housing or to a lead frame arranged outside the switch housing. Since the microswitch is not located directly on the circuit board or the lead frame, but in the receiving part of the switch area, the circuit board or the lead frame comprising the LEDs, series resistors, plugs and the like is also reduced in size.
Bevorzugt ist vorgesehen, daß die in das Aufnahmeteil inte¬ grierte Rastkurve als V-formige Gleitbahn für das Rastelement des Kipphebels ausbildet ist. Die V-formige Rastkurve bewirkt die exakte Stellung im Totopunkt, also in Ruhestellung des Kippschalters. Durch das federbelastete Rastelement im an der Unterseite des Kipphebels angeformten Ansatz wird der Kipphe¬ bel beim Loslassen immer wieder in seine exakte Totpunktstel¬ lung gezwungen. Darüber hinaus erweitert sich die V-formige Gleitbahn für das Rastelement des Kipphebels vom Scheitel¬ punkt aus ungleichmäßig. Das bedeutet, daß sich die V-formige Gleitbahn vom Scheitelpunkt nach oben immer starker erwei¬ tert. Dadurch wird ein taktiles Schaltgefuhl für den Benutzer auf Grund der speziellen Rastkurvengeometrie vermittelt und somit die Bedienbarkeit des Kippschalters verbessert.It is preferably provided that the locking curve integrated in the receiving part is designed as a V-shaped slideway for the locking element of the rocker arm. The V-shaped locking curve causes the exact position at the toto point, i.e. in the rest position of the toggle switch. Due to the spring-loaded locking element in the projection formed on the underside of the rocker arm, the rocker arm is repeatedly forced into its exact dead center position when released. In addition, the V-shaped slideway for the locking element of the rocker arm widens unevenly from the apex. This means that the V-shaped slideway widens more and more from the apex to the top. This gives the user a tactile feeling of switching due to the special locking curve geometry and thus improves the usability of the toggle switch.
Die Erfindung wird im folgenden an einem Ausführungsbeispiel unter Bezugnahme auf die zugehörige Zeichnung weiter be¬ schrieben. Die Zeichnung zeigt in der einzigen Figur eine Ex¬ plosivdarstellung des erfindungsgemäßen Kippschalters, wobei das Schaltgehause in seiner Langsebene geschnitten darge¬ stellt ist.The invention is described in the following using an exemplary embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawing. The drawing shows in the single figure an explosive representation of the toggle switch according to the invention, the switch housing being shown cut in its longitudinal plane.
Der erfmdungsgemaße Kippschalter 1 ist mit seinem Schalter¬ gehause 2 als Einbaugerat ausgebildet, das bis zu den An¬ schlagen 3 in eine nicht dargestellte Öffnung, beispielsweise einer Turverkleidung oder einer Mittelkonsole eines Kraft¬ fahrzeuges, einsetzbar ist. Das Schaltergehause 2 weist an seinem unteren Umfangsbereich Rastverschlusse 4 für ein nicht dargestelltes Sockelelement auf, mit dem die Unterseite des Schaltergehauses 2 verschlossen werden kann. Im Schalterge¬ hause 2 ist emstuckig mit diesem ein Aufnahmeteil 5 ausge¬ formt, welches im wesentlichen U-formig ausgebildet ist. Ab¬ gesehen vom Aufnahmeteil 5 umfaßt das Schaltergehause 2 einen hohlen Innenraum 6.The toggle switch 1 according to the invention is designed with its switch housing 2 as a built-in device which can be inserted up to the stops 3 in an opening (not shown), for example a door trim or a center console of a motor vehicle. The switch housing 2 has snap closures 4 on its lower circumferential area for a base element, not shown, with which the underside of the switch housing 2 can be closed. In the switch house 2, a receiving part 5 is formed in one piece therewith, which is essentially U-shaped. Apart from the receiving part 5, the switch housing 2 comprises a hollow interior 6.
Das Aufnahmeteil 5 weist zunächst an seinem oberen Rand einen umlaufenden Kragen 7 auf, der an den Längsseiten des Aufnah- meteils 5 mit jeweils einer Öffnung 8 versehen ist. Durch die mittige Langsebene des Aufnahmeteils 5 verlauft eine Rastkur¬ ve 9, die mit einer V-formigen Gleitbahn 10 versehen ist. Die V-formige Gleitbahn 10 erweitert sich von ihrem Scheitelpunkt 11 ungleichmäßig nach oben.The receiving part 5 initially has a circumferential collar 7 on its upper edge, which on the long sides of the receiving meteils 5 is each provided with an opening 8. A locking curve 9 runs through the central longitudinal plane of the receiving part 5 and is provided with a V-shaped slideway 10. The V-shaped slideway 10 widens unevenly upwards from its apex 11.
In das U-formige Aufnahmeteil 5 ist ein Kipphebel 12 einsetz¬ bar. Dieser Kipphebel 12 weist mittig jeweils einen seitlich herausragenden Achszapfen 13 auf, der in die Öffnung 8 des Kragens 7 im Aufnahmeteil 5 eingesetzt wird. Dadurch ist der Kipphebel 12 um eine Kippachse 14 schwenkbar gelagert. Unter¬ halb der Sichtflache des Kipphebels 12 erstreckt sich lot¬ recht ein Ansatz 15, der emstuckig mit dem Kipphebel 12 aus¬ gebildet ist. Der Ansatz 15 besitzt mehrere Langsspalte 16 sowie eine Sackbohrung 17, in die ein stiftartiges Rastele¬ ment 18 einsetzbar ist, das an seinem rückwärtigen Ende mit einer Druckfeder 19 beaufschlagt ist. Diese Druckfeder 19 stutzt sich am Boden der Sackbohrung 17 ab, wahrend das Ra¬ stelement 18 in der Sackbohrung 17 des Ansatzes 15 gefuhrt wird. Durch die Langsspalte 16 im Ansatz 15 des Kipphebels 12 wird eine leichtgangige Beweglichkeit des Rastelementes 18 im Ansatz 15 erreicht. Im eingesetzten Zustand des Kipphebels 12 in das Aufnahmeteil 5 rastet das Rastelement 18 in die V- formige Gleitbahn 10 der Rastkurve 9 ein, so daß die Spitze des Rastelementes 18 im Scheitelpunkt 11 der V-formigen Gleitbahn 10 anliegt und durch die Druckfeder 19 gegen diesen gepreßt wird.A rocker arm 12 can be inserted into the U-shaped receiving part 5. This rocker arm 12 has a laterally projecting axle journal 13 in the center, which is inserted into the opening 8 of the collar 7 in the receiving part 5. As a result, the rocker arm 12 is pivotally mounted about a rocking axis 14. Below the visible surface of the rocker arm 12 there extends perpendicularly an extension 15 which is integrally formed with the rocker arm 12. The approach 15 has a plurality of longitudinal gaps 16 and a blind bore 17 into which a pin-like locking element 18 can be inserted, which is acted upon by a compression spring 19 at its rear end. This compression spring 19 is supported on the bottom of the blind bore 17, while the locking element 18 is guided in the blind bore 17 of the shoulder 15. Through the longitudinal gaps 16 in the neck 15 of the rocker arm 12, smooth movement of the locking element 18 in the neck 15 is achieved. In the inserted state of the rocker arm 12 in the receiving part 5, the latching element 18 snaps into the V-shaped slideway 10 of the latching curve 9, so that the tip of the latching element 18 rests at the apex 11 of the V-shaped slideway 10 and against it by the compression spring 19 is pressed.
Weiterhin sind zwei als Mikroschalter 21 ausgebildete Schal¬ telemente 20 vorgesehen, die beiderseits des Ansatzes 15 des Kipphebels 12 beabstandet zueinander an einer Auflageflache 22 derart befestigt sind, daß die an der Unterseite der Mi¬ kroschalter 21 angeordneten Arretierzapfen 23 im montierten Zustand die Auflageflache 22 des umlaufenden Kragens 7 im Aufnahmeteil 5 umgreifen. Jeder Mikroschalter 21 weist mehre¬ re Kontaktzungen 24 auf, die schalttechnisch mit einer nicht dargestellten Leiterplatte verbunden sind, die sich außerhalb des Schaltergehauses 2 befindet.Furthermore, two switching elements 20 designed as microswitches 21 are provided, which are attached on both sides of the shoulder 15 of the rocker arm 12 spaced apart from one another on a support surface 22 in such a way that the locking pins 23 arranged on the underside of the micro switches 21, in the assembled state, support surface 22 of the circumferential collar 7 in Grasp the receiving part 5. Each microswitch 21 has a plurality of contact tongues 24, which are connected in terms of switching technology to a circuit board, not shown, which is located outside the switch housing 2.
Korrespondierend zu den Schaltelementen 20 befinden sich an der Unterseite des Kipphebels 12 beanstandet zueinander zwei Schaltarme 25, die einstuckig mit dem Kipphebel 12 ausgebil¬ det sind. Im eingesetzten Zustand des Kipphebels 12 in das Aufnahmeteil 5 befinden sich die Schaltarme 25 unmittelbar gegenüber den Stoßein 26 der Mikroschalter 21.Corresponding to the switching elements 20, two switching arms 25 are located on the underside of the rocker arm 12, which are constructed in one piece with the rocker arm 12. When the rocker arm 12 is inserted in the receiving part 5, the switching arms 25 are located directly opposite the pushes 26 of the microswitches 21.
Wird der Kipphebel 12 beispielsweise in Uhrzeigerrichtung verschwenkt, so gleitet das Rastelement 18 aus dem Scheitel¬ punkt 11 der Rastkurve 9 und bewegt sich entlang der linken Seite der V-formigen Gleitbahn 10. Gleichzeitig betätigt der rechte Schaltarm 25 den Stößel 26 des zugehörigen Mikroschal- ters 21, wodurch eine Schaltfunktion, z.B. das Absenken des Fensters der Tur eines Kraftfahrzeuges, ausgelost wird. Beim Loslassen des Kipphebels 12 zwingt die Druckfeder 19 das Ra¬ stelement 18 wieder in den Scheitelpunkt 11 der V-formigen Gleitbahn 10 der Rastkurve 9, wobei der Kipphebel 12 in seine Totpunktstellung zurück bewegt wird. Währenddessen kommt der Schaltarm 25 außer Eingriff mit dem Stößel 26 des zugehörigen Mikroschalters, wodurch die jeweilige Schaltfunktion unter¬ brochen wird. Der gleiche Vorgang wiederholt sich, wenn die linke Seite des Kipphebels 12 betätigt wird. If the rocker arm 12 is pivoted clockwise, for example, the latching element 18 slides out of the apex 11 of the latching curve 9 and moves along the left side of the V-shaped slideway 10. At the same time, the right switching arm 25 actuates the tappet 26 of the associated microswitch. ters 21, whereby a switching function, for example lowering the window of the door of a motor vehicle is triggered. When the rocker arm 12 is released, the compression spring 19 forces the catch element 18 again into the apex 11 of the V-shaped slideway 10 of the locking curve 9, the rocker arm 12 being moved back into its dead center position. In the meantime, the switching arm 25 disengages from the plunger 26 of the associated microswitch, as a result of which the respective switching function is interrupted. The same process is repeated when the left side of the rocker arm 12 is operated.

Claims

Patentansprüche claims
1. Kippschalter, insbesondere Fensterheberschalter in einem Kraftfahrzeug, mit einem Schaltergehause, in dem ein Kipphebel mittels Federkraft in zumindest einer End¬ schaltstellung und einer Totpunktstellung angeordnet ist, der zumindest einen Schaltarm besitzt, der wenig¬ stens ein Schaltelement betätigt, wobei der Kipphebel mittig einen Ansatz aufweist, in den ein federbelastetes Rastelement eingesetzt ist, das mit einer Rastkurve in Abhängigkeit von der Stellung des Kipphebels zusammen¬ wirkt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Schaltergehause1. Toggle switch, in particular window lifter switch in a motor vehicle, with a switch housing in which a rocker arm is arranged by means of spring force in at least one limit switch position and a dead center position, which has at least one switching arm which actuates at least one switching element, the rocker arm being in the center has an approach in which a spring-loaded locking element is used, which cooperates with a locking curve depending on the position of the rocker arm, characterized in that the switch housing
(2) ein emstuckig mit diesem ausgebildetes Aufnahmeteil(2) an integral part formed with this
(5) umfaßt, in welchem der Kipphebel (12) gelagert und gleichzeitig die Rastkurve (9) integriert ist, wobei im(5) in which the rocker arm (12) is mounted and at the same time the latching curve (9) is integrated, in which
Aufnahmeteil (5) das wenigstens eine Schaltelement (20) und der zumindest eine Schaltarm (25) umschlossen sind.Receiving part (5) the at least one switching element (20) and the at least one switching arm (25) are enclosed.
2. Kippschalter nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Aufnahmeteil (5) im wesentlichen U-formig am Schaltergehause (2) ausgebildet ist.2. Toggle switch according to claim 1, characterized in that the receiving part (5) is substantially U-shaped on the switch housing (2).
3. Kippschalter nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekenn¬ zeichnet, daß die Oberseite des Aufnahmeteils (5) einen zumindest teilweise umlaufenden Kragen (7) aufweist, in dem der Kipphebel (12) gelagert ist.3. Toggle switch according to claim 1 or 2, characterized gekenn¬ characterized in that the top of the receiving part (5) has an at least partially circumferential collar (7) in which the rocker arm (12) is mounted.
4. Kippschalter nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Schaltergehause (2) mit dem in¬ tegrierten Aufnahmeteil (5) aus Kunststoff besteht. 4. Toggle switch according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the switch housing (2) with the integrated receiving part (5) consists of plastic.
5. Kippschalter nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Schaltergehause (2) durch ein Sockelelement von unten verschließbar ist.5. Toggle switch according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the switch housing (2) can be closed from below by a base element.
6. Kippschalter nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Kipphebel (12) einen vom Ansatz6. Toggle switch according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the rocker arm (12) one of the approach
(15) beabstandeten Schaltarm (25) aufweist, der das zu¬ geordnete Schaltelement (20) betätigt.(15) has spaced switching arm (25) which actuates the assigned switching element (20).
7. Kippschalter nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Kipphebel (12) zwei beidseitig vom Ansatz (15) beabstandeten Schaltarme (25) versehen ist, die jeweils ein zugeordnetes Schaltelement (20) be¬ tätigen .7. Toggle switch according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the rocker arm (12) is provided on both sides of the shoulder (15) spaced switching arms (25), each of which actuates an associated switching element (20).
8. Kippschalter nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß jedes Schaltelement (20) ein Mikro¬ schalter (21) ist, der am Aufnahmeteil (5) des Schalter¬ gehauses (2) befestigt ist.8. Toggle switch according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that each switching element (20) is a micro switch (21) which is attached to the receiving part (5) of the switch housing (2).
9. Kippschalter nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Mikroschalter (21) langhubig ausgebildet ist.9. Toggle switch according to claim 8, characterized in that the microswitch (21) is long-stroke.
10. Kippschalter nach einem der Ansprüche 8 oder 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Betatigungskraft des Mikroschal- ters (21) kleiner als 0,5 N ist.10. Toggle switch according to one of claims 8 or 9, characterized in that the actuating force of the microswitch (21) is less than 0.5 N.
11. Kippschalter nach einem der Ansprüche 8 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Mikroschalter (21) unterschied¬ liche Schaltfunktionen umfaßt, die in Abhängigkeit von der Stellung seines vom zugeordneten Schaltarm (25) des Kipphebels (12) betätigten Stoßeis (26) aktivierbar sind. 11. Toggle switch according to one of claims 8 to 10, characterized in that the microswitch (21) comprises various switching functions which can be activated as a function of the position of its actuated ice (26) by the associated switching arm (25) of the rocker arm (12) are.
12. Kippschalter nach einem der Ansprüche 8 bis 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Mikroschalter (21) am Aufnahme¬ teil (5) des Schaltergehauses (2) befestigbar ist.12. Toggle switch according to one of claims 8 to 11, characterized in that the microswitch (21) on the receiving part (5) of the switch housing (2) can be fastened.
13. Kippschalter nach einem der Ansprüche 8 bis 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Mikroschalter (21) schalttech¬ nisch mit einer außerhalb des Schaltergehauses (2) ange¬ ordneten Leiterplatte oder mit einem außerhalb des Schaltergehauses (2) angeordneten Stanzgitter verbunden13. Toggle switch according to one of claims 8 to 12, characterized in that the microswitch (21) schalttech¬ nisch with an outside of the switch housing (2) arranged circuit board or with a outside of the switch housing (2) arranged lead frame
14. Kippschalter nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die in das Aufnahmeteil (5) inte¬ grierte Rastkurve (9) als V-formige Gleitbahn (10) für das Rastelement (18) des Kipphebels (12) ausgebildet14. Toggle switch according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the latching curve (9) integrated in the receiving part (5) is designed as a V-shaped slideway (10) for the latching element (18) of the rocker arm (12)
15. Kippschalter nach Anspruch 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sich die V-formige Gleitbahn (10) für das Rastele¬ ment (18) des Kipphebels (12) vom Scheitelpunkt (11) aus ungleichmäßig erweitert. 15. Toggle switch according to claim 14, characterized in that the V-shaped slideway (10) for the Rastele¬ element (18) of the rocker arm (12) from the apex (11) extends unevenly.
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