The invention relates to an input device (1) for detecting a manual input with haptic feedback, said input device comprising: an actuating element (2) which is mounted so as to vibrate about a rest position in a vibration direction (b) and has an eigenmode having a first natural frequency (f1); an electrodynamic or piezoelectric actuator (4) for acting on the actuating element (2) in a vibration-inducing manner in the vibration direction (b), which actuator has an exciter mass (5) which is mounted so as to vibrate freely and can be driven by an electric excitation signal (S(t)), and an actuator eigenmode having a second natural frequency (f2); detection means (6, 8) for detecting at least a start of manual touching and/or actuation of the actuating element (2); and a control unit (12), which is electrically connected to the detection means (6, 8), for producing the electric excitation signal (S(t)) and applying the electric excitation signal (S(t)) to the electrodynamic or piezoelectric actuator (4) during or after detection of the touching and/or actuation, wherein a continuous amplitude spectrum (FFT(S(t))) is associated with the electric excitation signal (S(t)), and the first natural frequency (f1) and the second natural frequency (f2) each fall within a bandwidth range of the amplitude spectrum (FFT(S(t))) which surrounds a local minimum. The invention also relates to an associated input method.
G06F 3/01 - Dispositions d'entrée ou dispositions d'entrée et de sortie combinées pour l'interaction entre l'utilisateur et le calculateur
B60K 37/06 - Agencement des accessoires sur le tableau de bord des commandes, p.ex. boutons de commande
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OPERATING ELEMENT HAVING A HOLOGRAPHIC FUNCTIONAL DISPLAY FOR VISUALISING THE SWITCHING FUNCTION ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATING ELEMENT AND/OR THE SWITCHING STATE THEREOF, ASSOCIATED ASSEMBLY, AND ASSOCIATED JOINING METHOD
The invention relates to an assembly (10) composed of a light guide (4) and a two-dimensional holographic image carrier (8) which contains a hologram and is positioned with a first main surface (H') of its two main surfaces (H, H') adjacent to the light guide (4), wherein the holographic image carrier (8) has a layer structure which has at least one photopolymer layer (8a) and an outer protective layer (8c) that forms the second main surface (H) of the holographic image carrier (8) and faces away from the light guide (4); wherein the operating element (1) also has an edge seal (9) which extends along the end faces of the holographic image carrier (8), encloses at least the photopolymer layer (8a), and is bonded integrally and/or in one piece to the outer protective layer (8c) and the light guide (4). The invention also relates to: an operating element (1) that contains the assembly (10); and an associated joining method.
B60K 37/06 - Agencement des accessoires sur le tableau de bord des commandes, p.ex. boutons de commande
B60K 35/00 - Agencement ou adaptations des instruments
G03H 1/22 - Procédés ou appareils pour obtenir une image optique à partir d'un hologramme
G02B 6/00 - OPTIQUE ÉLÉMENTS, SYSTÈMES OU APPAREILS OPTIQUES - Détails de structure de dispositions comprenant des guides de lumière et d'autres éléments optiques, p.ex. des moyens de couplage
H03K 17/955 - Commutateurs de proximité utilisant un détecteur capacitif
G02B 5/32 - Hologrammes utilisés comme éléments optiques
B29C 70/30 - Façonnage par empilage, c.à d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau; Façonnage par pistolage, c.à d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau
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DISPLAY DEVICE MADE OF AN ELECTRONIC PIXEL MATRIX DISPLAY AND EXTERNAL LUMINOUS SURFACE, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A LIGHT SOURCE ASSIGNED TO THE LUMINOUS SURFACE
The invention relates to a display device (1), in particular for a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle, having an electronic pixel matrix display (2) with an associated display region (3) which contains at least one reference pixel (6) and which is arranged to display an image content to an observer, for example a passenger and/or driver, at least one luminous surface (4) which is arranged outside of the display region (3) and which faces the observer, and a light source (7) arranged for providing backlight illumination for the luminous surface (4), wherein a control unit is able to adjust the light source (7) in relation to a luminance and/or a chrominance of the light of the latter, wherein the control unit is designed at least to receive or optionally determine data relating to a reference luminance of the at least one reference pixel and/or relating to a reference chrominance of the at least one reference pixel (6), and to bring about such a control of the light source (7) that a luminance of the luminous surface (4) is matched to the reference luminance and/or a chrominance of the luminous surface (4) is matched to the reference chrominance; and to an associated method.
G09G 3/20 - Dispositions ou circuits de commande présentant un intérêt uniquement pour l'affichage utilisant des moyens de visualisation autres que les tubes à rayons cathodiques pour la présentation d'un ensemble de plusieurs caractères, p.ex. d'une page, en composant l'ensemble par combinaison d'éléments individuels disposés en matrice
H05B 45/10 - Commande de l'intensité de la lumière
H+H-H+H-ACAC) of an AC voltage source (12) via a detection circuit (9); carrying out a test phase falling temporally within the measuring operation, during which, by means of a test circuit (14, 15) including at least one third switch element (14) and a test impedance (15), the test circuit (14, 15) is switched by the control circuit (6a, 6b, 13) such that a test impedance (15) is added to the measuring capacitance and an associated measuring capacitance change and/or a total impedance of the measuring capacitance and the test impedance (15) is at least detected by the detection circuit (9).
batcdd), - electrically connecting the first station-side high-voltage potential (HV+) to the first battery-side high-voltage potential (HVP) and electrically connecting the second station-side high-voltage potential (HV-) to a second battery-side high-voltage potential (HVN), wherein the voltage between the second station-side high-voltage potential (HV-) and the protective earth conductor (PE) is stepped up, and - controlling the discharge current by means of a resistance control. The invention also relates to a device (1) for charging a high-voltage battery (2).
B60L 3/00 - Dispositifs électriques de sécurité sur véhicules propulsés électriquement; Contrôle des paramètres de fonctionnement, p.ex. de la vitesse, de la décélération ou de la consommation d’énergie
B60L 53/10 - PROPULSION DES VÉHICULES À TRACTION ÉLECTRIQUE; FOURNITURE DE L'ÉNERGIE ÉLECTRIQUE À L'ÉQUIPEMENT AUXILIAIRE DES VÉHICULES À TRACTION ÉLECTRIQUE; SYSTÈMES DE FREINS ÉLECTRODYNAMIQUES POUR VÉHICULES, EN GÉNÉRAL; SUSPENSION OU LÉVITATION MAGNÉTIQUES POUR VÉHICULES; CONTRÔLE DES PARAMÈTRES DE FONCTIONNEMENT DES VÉHICULES À TRACTION ÉLECTRIQUE; DISPOSITIFS ÉLECTRIQUES DE SÉCURITÉ POUR VÉHICULES À TRACTION ÉLECTRIQUE Échange d'éléments d’emmagasinage d'énergie dans les véhicules électriques caractérisés par le transfert d’énergie entre la station de charge et le véhicule
B60L 53/20 - PROPULSION DES VÉHICULES À TRACTION ÉLECTRIQUE; FOURNITURE DE L'ÉNERGIE ÉLECTRIQUE À L'ÉQUIPEMENT AUXILIAIRE DES VÉHICULES À TRACTION ÉLECTRIQUE; SYSTÈMES DE FREINS ÉLECTRODYNAMIQUES POUR VÉHICULES, EN GÉNÉRAL; SUSPENSION OU LÉVITATION MAGNÉTIQUES POUR VÉHICULES; CONTRÔLE DES PARAMÈTRES DE FONCTIONNEMENT DES VÉHICULES À TRACTION ÉLECTRIQUE; DISPOSITIFS ÉLECTRIQUES DE SÉCURITÉ POUR VÉHICULES À TRACTION ÉLECTRIQUE Échange d'éléments d’emmagasinage d'énergie dans les véhicules électriques caractérisés par des convertisseurs situés dans le véhicule
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OPERATING OR DISPLAY ELEMENT HAVING A TRANSFER HOLOGRAPHIC DISPLAY AND ASSOCIATED ARRANGEMENT
The invention relates to a visible or input part (2) forming a visible or input surface (3) that is translucent or transparent at least in some regions; a support (12) for securing the operating or display element to an external structure, in particular a motor vehicle component; an optional detection device (13, 18, 19) which is designed to detect an actuation and/or a contact of the visible or input surface (3) by an observer or operator (B); a transparent light guide (4) which, in the view of the observer or operator (B), is arranged below the visible or input surface (3), is secured to the support (12) and has an upper boundary surface (G) facing the visible or input surface (3) and a lower boundary surface (Gv) facing away from the visible or input surface (3); at least one light source (5) which is arranged to couple an optical reproduction wave field (L) into the light guide (4) via a light inlet surface (S); a first holographic image carrier (8) which contains a first transmission hologram and which is arranged adjacently to the upper boundary surface (G) of the light guide (4), wherein the reproduction wave field (L) coupled into the light guide (4) reaches the upper boundary surface (G) from the light inlet surface (S) on the basis of a light propagation produced by an internal reflection in the light guide (4), is coupled out in the direction of the observer or operator (B) and reaches the first holographic image carrier (8), wherein the reproduction wave field (L') is transformed into an image wave field (12) by the first holographic image carrier (8), and the image wave field (12) from the holographic image carrier (8) reaches the observer or operator (B) in order to display to the observer or operator (B) the first transmission hologram stored in the first holographic image carrier (8) in the form of a virtual image which visually symbolizes a switching functionality associated with the operating or display element (1) and/or an acute switching state.
B60K 35/00 - Agencement ou adaptations des instruments
B60K 37/06 - Agencement des accessoires sur le tableau de bord des commandes, p.ex. boutons de commande
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OPERATING OR VISUALISING ELEMENT WITH A LATERALLY ALIGNED HOLOGRAPHIC FUNCTIONAL DISPLAY FOR VISUALISING THE SWITCHING FUNCTION ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATING OR VISUALISING ELEMENT AND/OR THE RESPECTIVE SWITCH STATUS OF SAID OPERATING OR VISUALISING ELEMENT
The invention relates to an operating or visualising element, comprising: an input part or visualising part (2) forming a translucent or transparent input surface or visualising surface (3); a carrier (12) for securing the operating or visualising element to an external structure; a detection device (13) which is designed to detect an actuation and/or a contacting of the input surface or visualising surface (3) by the operator (B); a transparent light guide (4) which, as viewed by the operator (B), is arranged below the input surface or visualising surface (3) and secured to the carrier (12), and which has an upper boundary surface (G) facing the input surface or visualising surface (3) and a lower boundary surface (G') facing away from the input surface or visualising surface (3); at least one light source (5) which is arranged to couple an optical reproduction wave field (L) into the light guide (4) via a light entry surface (S); a holographic image carrier (8), including a hologram, which is arranged adjacent to the upper boundary surface (G) of the light guide (4) or adjacent to the lower boundary surface (G') of the light guide (4), wherein the reproduction wave field (L) coupled into the light guide (4) travels from the light entry surface (S) to the upper boundary surface (G) due to a light propagation brought about via internal reflection in the light guide (4), is out-coupled in the direction of the operator (B) and travels to the holographic image carrier (8), wherein the first reproduction wave field (L) is transformed into an image wave field (L') by the first holographic image carrier (8) and the image wave field (L') travels from the holographic image carrier (8) to the operator (B), in order to display the hologram stored in the holographic image carrier (8) to the operator (B) as a virtual image, which contains a symbol (6) in a display surface (16) for visualising the switching functionality associated with the operating or visualising element (1) and/or a current switching status of the operating or visualising element (1), wherein the display surface (16) extends non-parallel to the upper boundary surface (G) and non-parallel to the lower boundary surface (G').
The invention relates to a busbar arrangement (1), in particular for electrical, multipolar high-current connection in an electrically driven motor vehicle, comprising: a plurality of substantially planar supports (2a, 2b) made of an electrical insulation material which are stacked in a stacking direction (S) and each form one or more trough-shaped receptacles (13a, 13b) that are open on one side; and a plurality of busbars (4a, 4b) made of metal or a metal alloy which are each received in one of the trough-shaped receptacles (13a, 13b); wherein at least one support (2a, 2b) comprises a base (14a, 14b) forming a contact surface for the relevant busbar (4a, 4b) and a trough base of the trough-shaped receptacle and, for each receptacle (13a, 13b), a first flange (3a, 3b) circumferentially enclosing the relevant busbar (4a, 4b) and forming a side wall of the trough-shaped receptacle (13a, 13b).
B60R 16/03 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleurs; Agencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour l'alimentation des sous-systèmes du véhicule en énergie électrique
H01R 4/30 - Connexions par serrage; Connexions par ressort utilisant un organe de serrage constitué par une vis ou par un écrou
H01M 50/503 - Interconnecteurs pour connecter les bornes des batteries adjacentes; Interconnecteurs pour connecter les cellules en dehors d'un boîtier de batterie caractérisées par la forme des interconnecteurs
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METHOD AND ENERGY TRANSFER CIRCUIT FOR TRANSFERRING ELECTRICAL ENERGY BETWEEN A VEHICLE-SIDE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY AND A VEHICLE-EXTERNAL HIGH-VOLTAGE DEVICE
The invention relates to a method (30) for transferring electrical energy between a vehicle-side high-voltage battery (3) and a vehicle-external high-voltage device (12), comprising the following steps: – providing an energy transfer circuit (1) which can be controllably switched between an active, energy-transferring operating mode and an inactive, energy-transfer-interrupting operating mode, – electrically connecting the energy transfer circuit (1) in the inactivated operating mode thereof to the high-voltage battery (3) and the high-voltage device (12), – electrically precharging capacitances (13) that are electrically effective between the high-voltage battery (3) and the high-voltage device (12) for the transfer of the electrical energy to a predetermined target voltage level by means of a precharge circuit (20), an electrical energy required for the precharging being drawn from the vehicle-side high-voltage battery (3), and – switching the energy transfer circuit (1) into the active operating mode thereof after the precharging in order to transfer the electrical energy between the high-voltage battery (3) and the high-voltage device (12). The invention furthermore relates to an energy transfer circuit (1) and to an electric vehicle (2) comprising such an energy transfer circuit (1) and a high-voltage battery (3).
B60L 3/00 - Dispositifs électriques de sécurité sur véhicules propulsés électriquement; Contrôle des paramètres de fonctionnement, p.ex. de la vitesse, de la décélération ou de la consommation d’énergie
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OPERATING ELEMENT WITH HOLOGRAPHIC FUNCTION DISPLAY FOR VISUALIZING THE SWITCH FUNCTION PAIRED WITH THE OPERATING ELEMENT AND/OR THE RESPECTIVE SWITCH STATE THEREOF, AND CORRESPONDING ASSEMBLY
The invention relates to an operating element (1) having: an input part (2) which forms an input surface (3) that is translucent or transparent at least in some regions; a support (12) for securing the operating element to an external structure, in particular a motor vehicle component; a detection device (13, 18, 19) which is designed to detect an actuation and/or a contact of the input surface (3) by a user (B); a transparent light guide (4) which is arranged below the input surface (3) so as to be out of view of the user (B) and is secured to the support (12) and which has an upper boundary surface (G) facing the input surface (3) and a lower boundary surface (G') facing away from the input surface (3); at least one light source (5) which is designed to couple an optical reproduction wave field (L) into the light guide (4) via a light inlet surface (S); and a first holographic image carrier (8) which contains a first reflection hologram and which is arranged adjacently to the lower boundary surface (G') of the light guide (4), wherein the reproduction wave field (L) coupled into the light guide (4) reaches the first holographic image carrier (8) from the light inlet surface (S) on the basis of a light propagation produced by an internal reflection in the light guide (4), the reproduction wave field (L) is transformed into an image wave field (L') by the first holographic image carrier (8), and the image wave field (L') is coupled out of the holographic image carrier (8) in the direction of the user (B) by the light guide (4) in order to display the first reflection hologram (6) stored in the first holographic image carrier (8) to the user (B) in the form of a virtual image which visually symbolizes a switch functionality paired with the operating element (1) and/or an acute switch state.
B60K 37/06 - Agencement des accessoires sur le tableau de bord des commandes, p.ex. boutons de commande
G02B 5/32 - Hologrammes utilisés comme éléments optiques
G06F 3/01 - Dispositions d'entrée ou dispositions d'entrée et de sortie combinées pour l'interaction entre l'utilisateur et le calculateur
G03H 1/02 - Procédés ou appareils holographiques utilisant la lumière, les infrarouges ou les ultraviolets pour obtenir des hologrammes ou pour en obtenir une image; Leurs détails spécifiques - Détails
G03H 1/22 - Procédés ou appareils pour obtenir une image optique à partir d'un hologramme
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ASSEMBLY COMPOSED OF A STEERING WHEEL HAVING AN ELECTRODE AND OF AN EVALUATION UNIT, THE EVALUATION UNIT BEING BETTER PROTECTED AGAINST SURGE VOLTAGE COUPLED IN FROM THE ELECTRODE AND BEING PROVIDED FOR CAPACITIVE TOUCH DETECTION, AND ASSOCIATED MOTOR VEHICLE
The invention relates to an assembly (1) for a motor vehicle, the assembly being composed of: - a steering wheel (2) having an electrode (6); and - evaluation electronics (3) to be protected against surge voltage, the evaluation electronics being electrically connected to the electrode (6) in order to capacitively detect touching of the steering wheel (2); wherein: the steering wheel (2) has a steering wheel rim (5) and an electrically conductive steering wheel core (4) for fastening to a steering wheel shaft (9); the steering wheel core (4) is electrically connected to a first ground terminal (11) via a first ohmic loss resistance (R); the evaluation electronics (3) are designed to apply a measurement electric potential for touch detection to the electrode (6), in order to detect the touching of the steering wheel rim (2) on the basis of a change in a measurement capacitance formed between the electrode (6) and the steering wheel core (4); the evaluation electronics (3) are also electrically connected to a second ground terminal (12); the first ground terminal (11) and the second ground terminal (12) are spatially separated from each other and are electrically connected by means of a ground connection (14); an electrically conductive connection (15) between the electrode (6) and the steering wheel core (4), the electrically conductive connection having a surge-arresting element (13) such that the the connection (15) is of high resistance when there is measurement potential at the electrode and is of low resistance when there is surge voltage at the electrode, so that in the latter case the surge voltage is led away via the steering wheel core (4) to the first ground connection (11). The invention also relates to a motor vehicle having the assembly.
B62D 1/06 - Couronnes du volant, p.ex. avec moyens de chauffage; Gaines de couronne
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SUPPLYING ELECTRICITY TO A LOW-VOLTAGE ON-BOARD POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR AN ELECTRIC MOTOR VEHICLE
The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for supplying electricity to a low-voltage on-board power supply system (3a, 3b) of a motor vehicle, said system being designed for a low voltage (LV1...LV26), the apparatus having at least two high-voltage energy stores (1a, 1b) that provide high voltage (HVa, HVb) and at least two DC-DC converters (2a, 2b), wherein each high-voltage energy store (1a, 1b) is electrically connected to each of the DC-DC converters (2a, 2b) in order to convert the high voltage (HVa, HVb) provided by the high-voltage energy store (1a, 1b) to the low voltage (LV1...LV26) of the low-voltage on-board power supply system (3a, 3b) and the low-voltage on-board power supply system (3a, 3b) is supplied with electricity either from only one of the high-voltage energy stores (1a, 1b) or in parallel from at least two of the high-voltage energy stores (1a, 1b).
H02J 1/08 - Systèmes à trois fils; Systèmes ayant plus de trois fils
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
B60L 1/00 - Fourniture de l'énergie électrique à l'équipement auxiliaire des véhicules à traction électrique
B60L 58/22 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries de plusieurs modules de batterie Équilibrage de la charge des modules de batterie
B60L 53/20 - PROPULSION DES VÉHICULES À TRACTION ÉLECTRIQUE; FOURNITURE DE L'ÉNERGIE ÉLECTRIQUE À L'ÉQUIPEMENT AUXILIAIRE DES VÉHICULES À TRACTION ÉLECTRIQUE; SYSTÈMES DE FREINS ÉLECTRODYNAMIQUES POUR VÉHICULES, EN GÉNÉRAL; SUSPENSION OU LÉVITATION MAGNÉTIQUES POUR VÉHICULES; CONTRÔLE DES PARAMÈTRES DE FONCTIONNEMENT DES VÉHICULES À TRACTION ÉLECTRIQUE; DISPOSITIFS ÉLECTRIQUES DE SÉCURITÉ POUR VÉHICULES À TRACTION ÉLECTRIQUE Échange d'éléments d’emmagasinage d'énergie dans les véhicules électriques caractérisés par des convertisseurs situés dans le véhicule
H02J 1/10 - Fonctionnement de sources à courant continu en parallèle
H02J 7/02 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries pour la charge des batteries par réseaux à courant alternatif au moyen de convertisseurs
H02J 7/14 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries pour la charge de batteries par des générateurs dynamo-électriques entraînés à vitesse variable, p.ex. sur véhicule
H02M 1/00 - APPAREILS POUR LA TRANSFORMATION DE COURANT ALTERNATIF EN COURANT ALTERNATIF, DE COURANT ALTERNATIF EN COURANT CONTINU OU VICE VERSA OU DE COURANT CONTINU EN COURANT CONTINU ET EMPLOYÉS AVEC LES RÉSEAUX DE DISTRIBUTION D'ÉNERGIE OU DES SYSTÈMES D'ALI; TRANSFORMATION D'UNE PUISSANCE D'ENTRÉE EN COURANT CONTINU OU COURANT ALTERNATIF EN UNE PUISSANCE DE SORTIE DE CHOC; LEUR COMMANDE OU RÉGULATION - Détails d'appareils pour transformation
H02M 3/335 - Transformation d'une puissance d'entrée en courant continu en une puissance de sortie en courant continu avec transformation intermédiaire en courant alternatif par convertisseurs statiques utilisant des tubes à décharge avec électrode de commande ou des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs avec électrodes de commande pour produire le courant alternatif intermédiaire utilisant des dispositifs du type triode ou transistor exigeant l'application continue d'un signal de commande utilisant uniquement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs
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APPARATUS FOR PROTECTING AN ELECTRICAL CONSUMER FED FROM A DC VOLTAGE SOURCE FROM AN OVERCURRENT
The invention relates to an apparatus (2) for protecting an electrical consumer (R) supplied from a DC voltage source (3) from an overcurrent (I), having two semiconductor switches (M1, M2) interconnected in anti-series, of which one (M2) is able to be electrically connected on the input side to the DC voltage source (3) and the other (M1) is able to be electrically connected on the output side to the consumer (R), wherein the semiconductor switches (M1, M2) are each able to be switched by means of an electronic control device (4) selectively and reversibly between a low-impedance and a high-impedance switching state, wherein the control device (4) is designed and set up to switch each of the semiconductor switches (M1, M2) to their high-impedance switching state in the event of the overcurrent (I) above a predeterminable current limit value arising and to switch each of them to their low-impedance switching state in the event of the overcurrent (I) below the current limit value arising.
H02H 3/087 - Circuits de protection de sécurité pour déconnexion automatique due directement à un changement indésirable des conditions électriques normales de travail avec ou sans reconnexion sensibles à une surcharge pour des systèmes à courant continu
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METHOD AND CHARGING DEVICE FOR CHARGING A HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE
A method for charging a high-voltage battery of an electric vehicle, comprising: providing the high-voltage battery having a nominal battery voltage; providing a charging station outputting a DC charging voltage; selectively pre-charging a second charging terminal of the charging station to a predetermined pre-charge voltage using a controllably limited pre-charge current supplied by electric power from the high- voltage battery.
B60L 53/10 - PROPULSION DES VÉHICULES À TRACTION ÉLECTRIQUE; FOURNITURE DE L'ÉNERGIE ÉLECTRIQUE À L'ÉQUIPEMENT AUXILIAIRE DES VÉHICULES À TRACTION ÉLECTRIQUE; SYSTÈMES DE FREINS ÉLECTRODYNAMIQUES POUR VÉHICULES, EN GÉNÉRAL; SUSPENSION OU LÉVITATION MAGNÉTIQUES POUR VÉHICULES; CONTRÔLE DES PARAMÈTRES DE FONCTIONNEMENT DES VÉHICULES À TRACTION ÉLECTRIQUE; DISPOSITIFS ÉLECTRIQUES DE SÉCURITÉ POUR VÉHICULES À TRACTION ÉLECTRIQUE Échange d'éléments d’emmagasinage d'énergie dans les véhicules électriques caractérisés par le transfert d’énergie entre la station de charge et le véhicule
B60L 53/30 - PROPULSION DES VÉHICULES À TRACTION ÉLECTRIQUE; FOURNITURE DE L'ÉNERGIE ÉLECTRIQUE À L'ÉQUIPEMENT AUXILIAIRE DES VÉHICULES À TRACTION ÉLECTRIQUE; SYSTÈMES DE FREINS ÉLECTRODYNAMIQUES POUR VÉHICULES, EN GÉNÉRAL; SUSPENSION OU LÉVITATION MAGNÉTIQUES POUR VÉHICULES; CONTRÔLE DES PARAMÈTRES DE FONCTIONNEMENT DES VÉHICULES À TRACTION ÉLECTRIQUE; DISPOSITIFS ÉLECTRIQUES DE SÉCURITÉ POUR VÉHICULES À TRACTION ÉLECTRIQUE Échange d'éléments d’emmagasinage d'énergie dans les véhicules électriques - Détails de construction des stations de charge
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METHOD AND CHARGING DEVICE FOR CHARGING A HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE WITH PROTECTIVE EARTH AND INSULATION MONITORING
A method for charging a high-voltage battery of an electric vehicle, comprising: providing the high-voltage battery having a nominal battery voltage; providing a charging station outputting a DC charging voltage less than the nominal battery voltage; draining current between a first battery terminal and a protective earth terminal such that the voltage between the first battery terminal and the protective earth terminal essentially matches with the voltage between a first charging terminal and the protective earth terminal, and boosting the voltage at a second charging terminal of the charging station to match the charging voltage with the nominal battery voltage.
The invention relates to a decorative cover (1), comprising: - a transparent or translucent carrier (2), which, when the decorative cover is mounted as intended, defines a visible face (5) facing an observer and a rear face (6) facing away from the observer, one of the surfaces, either the visible face (5) or the rear face (6), forming a three-dimensional surface contour (K) which can be described by means of a height coordinate (h) with respect to a reference plane (E); and - at least one effect layer (3), which is applied either to the rear face (6) or to the visible face (5) of the carrier (2) and is designed such that the following applies to a plurality of locations of the effect layer (3): the local transmittance and/or the local color value at the location of the effect layer (3) correlates with the height coordinate (h) of the point of the surface contour (K) whose perpendicular projection onto the reference plane (E) coincides with the perpendicular projection of the location of the effect layer (3) onto the reference plane (E). The invention also relates to an associated production method.
B44F 1/04 - Dessins ou peintures caractérisés par des effets de lumière particuliers ou inhabituels produits par la lumière réfléchie, p.ex. surfaces mates, surfaces brillantes après son passage à travers des couches superficielles, p.ex. tableaux avec miroirs sur le fond
B44C 1/22 - Enlèvement superficiel de matière, p.ex. par gravure, par eaux fortes
B29C 45/14 - Moulage par injection, c. à d. en forçant un volume déterminé de matière à mouler par une buse d'injection dans un moule fermé; Appareils à cet effet en incorporant des parties ou des couches préformées, p.ex. moulage par injection autour d'inserts ou sur des objets à recouvrir
17.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CAPACITIVE TOUCH DETECTION
The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for capacitive touch detection, having at least one touch electrode (2, 2', 2", 2'", 2.1, 2.2, 22) with a capacitor (C) for capturing a change in capacitance when an object (3) approaches the touch electrode (2, 2', 2", 2'", 2.1, 2.2, 22), a signal generator (4) for generating at least one predetermined periodic signal (5) with a predetermined frequency and phase, which signal is electrically supplied to the touch electrode (2, 2', 2", 2'", 2.1, 2.2, 22), and an electronic computing unit (6). The signal generator (4) is electrically coupled to the touch electrode (2, 2', 2", 2'", 2.1, 2.2, 22) by means of a non-reactive resistor (R) in such a manner that the resistor (R) and the capacitor (C) of the touch electrode (2, 2', 2", 2'", 2.1, 2.2, 22) form an RC filter for the signal (5) supplied to the touch electrode (2, 2', 2", 2'", 2.1, 2.2, 22), wherein the computing unit (6) is configured to receive the signal (7) filtered by the RC filter and to evaluate a deviation of the filtered signal (7) from the generated signal (5). The invention furthermore relates to a method for capacitive touch detection and to a steering wheel (20) for a motor vehicle having at least one heating conductor (22) forming an electrical resistance heating system and an apparatus (1) for capacitive touch detection having a touch electrode (22), wherein the heating conductor (22) forms the touch electrode (22) of the apparatus (1).
B62D 1/06 - Couronnes du volant, p.ex. avec moyens de chauffage; Gaines de couronne
18.
SLIDING AND/OR ROTARY CONTROL FREELY POSITIONABLE ON A POSITIONING SURFACE AND HAVING A MOVABLE ACTUATION PART AND ALTERNATING-ELECTROMAGNETIC-FIELD INFLUENCING FOR THE DETERMINATION OF POSITIONAL INFORMATION
The invention relates to a sliding and/or rotary control (1), more particularly of a vehicle-operator interface, comprising a positioning surface (6); a base (3) which can be freely positioned on the positioning surface (6) at a position (A); an actuation part (2) rotatably and/or slidably mounted on the base (3), in order to allow the actuation part (2) to be manually moved relative to the positioning surface (6) while the position (A) of the base (3) is maintained; a detection device (5), which has a transmitting device for producing an alternating electromagnetic field by means of a transmission signal and a receiving device for receiving the alternating electromagnetic field, a reception signal thus being produced; and an evaluation unit (7) which is electrically connected to the detection device (5); wherein at least two electric oscillating circuits (4), which are fastened to the actuation part (2) and are situated for inductive coupling to the alternating electromagnetic field, are provided as position indicators, the oscillating circuits each having at least one oscillating circuit coil having an oscillating circuit coil cross-section which, in perpendicular projection onto the positioning surface, defines a coupling area (4a, 4b) and varies the spatial location of the coupling area (4a, 4b) on the positioning surface (6) when the actuation part (2) is moved; wherein each oscillating circuit (4) has an absorption characteristic with respect to the alternating electromagnetic field, which absorption characteristic influences the reception signal in question and is characteristic of the oscillating circuit (4) in question, and/or each oscillating circuit (4) has an emission characteristic resulting from a current induced in the oscillating circuit (4), which emission characteristic influences the reception signal in question and is characteristic of the oscillating circuit (4) in question; and wherein the evaluation unit (7) is configured to determine the location of the coupling area (4a, 4b) and thus the position of the base (3) and the position of the actuation part (2), on the basis of the specified transmission signals or obtained reception signals for each oscillating circuit (4), and to output at least positional information regarding the position of the actuation part (2) so that a switching and/or control function can be carried out in accordance with the positional information.
G06F 3/039 - Leurs accessoires, p.ex. tapis de souris
G06F 3/0362 - Dispositifs de pointage déplacés ou positionnés par l'utilisateur; Leurs accessoires avec détection des translations ou des rotations unidimensionnelles [1D] d’une partie agissante du dispositif de pointage, p.ex. molettes de défilement, curseurs, boutons, rouleaux ou bandes
G06F 3/0338 - Dispositifs de pointage déplacés ou positionnés par l'utilisateur; Leurs accessoires avec détection du déplacement linéaire ou angulaire limité d’une partie agissante du dispositif à partir d’une position neutre, p.ex. manches à balai isotoniques ou isométriques
19.
FUNCTION DISPLAY FOR SELECTIVELY DISPLAYING SYMBOLS WHICH REPRESENT SWITCH FUNCTIONS AND/OR SWITCH STATES
The invention relates to a function display (1) for selectively displaying symbols (18) which represent switch functions and/or switch states, in particular for a motor vehicle, having: an outer transparent or translucent cover layer (23) which defines a display surface (8); a light guide stack of at least two flat transparent or translucent light guides (13, 14, 15) which lie one over the other in a stacking direction and which are mutually spaced by a transparent or translucent layer made of an optically thinner material than that of the adjacently arranged light guides (13, 14, 15), preferably by an air gap (24), such that each of the light guides (13, 14, 15) has a main surface (H) facing a viewer (B) and in the case of at least one light guide (13, 14, 15), the main surface (H') facing away from the viewer (B) faces the next adjacent light guide (13, 14, 15) in the stacking direction; at least one light source (12) for each light guide (13, 14, 15), said light source being designed to couple light into each light guide (13, 14, 15) via an end face (S) of the corresponding light guide (13, 14, 15), wherein for each light guide (13, 14, 15), a light-refracting and/or light-scattering microstructure is provided in or on the light guide (13, 14, 15), said structure being designed to visibly display a backlit symbol (18) for the viewer (B) when the light source (12) is activated by means of the respective light being coupled into the light guide (13, 14, 15). The invention also relates to an operating element (10) which contains the function display and to a steering wheel (20).
F21V 8/00 - Utilisation de guides de lumière, p.ex. dispositifs à fibres optiques, dans les dispositifs ou systèmes d'éclairage
B60Q 3/14 - Agencement des dispositifs d’éclairage pour l’intérieur des véhicules; Dispositifs d’éclairage spécialement adaptés à l’intérieur des véhicules pour tableaux de bord Éclairage à travers la surface à éclairer
20.
METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BLANK FOR A COMPONENT OF A LIGHTING ASSEMBLY COMPRISING WIRELESSLY OPERABLE MICRO LAMPS, AND ASSOCIATED LIGHTING ASSEMBLY
The invention relates to a lighting assembly (1) comprising: a component (2) which is produced from a transparent or translucent material into which an amount of individual micro lamps (4) are embedded, each micro lamp (4) comprising at least one driver circuit (6) which contains means for wirelessly coupling to an electromagnetic field (7) and has at least one micro light-emitting diode (5) which is integrated in the driver circuit (6) so as to conduct electricity and is based on an inorganic semiconductor (8); and means (3) which are located outside the visible component (2) for generating the electromagnetic field (7) in order to, fed by the electromagnetic field (7), cause light (L) to be emitted by the micro light-emitting diode (5). The invention also relates to an associated production method.
H01L 25/075 - Ensembles consistant en une pluralité de dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou d'autres dispositifs à l'état solide les dispositifs étant tous d'un type prévu dans le même sous-groupe des groupes , ou dans une seule sous-classe de , , p.ex. ensembles de diodes redresseuses les dispositifs n'ayant pas de conteneurs séparés les dispositifs étant d'un type prévu dans le groupe
21.
OPERATING ELEMENT COMPRISING AN ACTUATION PART HAVING A LAYER STRUCTURE
The invention relates to an operating element (1) having: a support (20); and an actuation part (2) with an actuation surface (3) for performing an operating input and an edge region (5) provided outside the actuation surface (3), wherein the actuation part (3) has a layer structure (2a, 2b, 2c), such as a film layer structure, defining the actuation surface, and the layer structure (2a, 2b, 2c) has at least two layers (2b, 2c) each consisting of a thermoplastic. The two layers (2b, 2c) differ in terms of modulus of elasticity. In a transition region (4) between the edge region (5) and the actuation surface (3), the layer having the smallest modulus of elasticity of the two layers has the largest layer thickness in order to provide elastic resilience of the actuation part (2); a force sensor (7) is located between the support (20) and the actuation part (2) in order to detect a movement of the actuation part (2).
G05G 1/02 - Organes de commande actionnés à la main par un mouvement linéaire, p.ex. boutons poussoirs
G05G 25/04 - Autres parties constitutives, caractéristiques ou accessoires des mécanismes de commande, p.ex. suspensions élastiques des organes intermédiaires assurant l'étanchéité contre l'entrée de poussière, les intempéries ou similaires
B60R 16/00 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleurs; Agencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs
H01H 13/52 - Interrupteurs ayant un organe moteur à mouvement rectiligne ou des organes adaptés pour pousser ou tirer dans une seule direction, p.ex. interrupteur à bouton-poussoir ayant un seul élément d'actionnement le contact retournant immédiatement à son état initial après suppression de la force motrice, p.ex. bouton-poussoir de sonnerie
G05G 5/03 - Moyens pour attirer l'attention de l'opérateur sur l'arrivée de l'organe de commande dans une position de commande ou de repère; Création d'une sensation, p.ex. moyens pour générer une force antagoniste
22.
A DISPLAY ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSPARENT COVER AND PIXEL MATRIX DISPLAY FIXED THERETO IN AN IMPROVED MANNER, AND ASSOCIATED MOUNTING METHOD
The invention relates to a display assembly (1), having: a cover (2) which is transparent at least in some regions; a support frame (5) which is designed to fix the display assembly (1) to a supporting structure, in particular to a motor vehicle body; a pixel matrix display (3) which has a display surface (4); an optional housing (8); wherein the support frame (5) is adjacent to the cover (2), and an interstice (6) is formed which is delimited by the support frame (5) and the cover (2) and is filled with a thermoplastic elastomer in order to fix the support frame (5) on the cover (2); wherein the cover (2) and the support frame (5) form a well (15) in which the pixel matrix display (3) is accommodated; wherein a transparent adhesive layer (7) is formed in the well (15) between the display surface (4) and the cover (2) in order to fix the pixel matrix display (3) on the cover (2), wherein the display surface (4) is visible through the cover (2) and the adhesive layer (7); wherein the optional housing (8) fits over the pixel matrix display (3) and is fixed to the support frame (5).
B60R 11/02 - Autres aménagements pour tenir ou monter des objets pour postes radio, de télévision, téléphones, ou objets similaires; Disposition de leur commande
B60R 13/04 - Bandes ornementales ou de protection; Dispositifs pour inscriptions ornementales
B60R 13/10 - Dispositifs d’identification, dispositifs pour plaques d’immatriculation ou dispositifs similaires
23.
A VISIBLE PART HAVING A LAYER STRUCTURE FOR AN OPERATING PART OR A DECORATIVE TRIM WITH BETTER PROTECTION AS A RESULT OF A PROTECTIVE PAINT COATING
The invention relates to a visible part (1) for an operating part or a decorative trim, more particularly for use in a motor vehicle, having a layer structure (2) with the following sequence of layers (3, 4, 5) with the formation of boundary faces (13, 14): a bottom, preferably opaque, carrier layer (3); a decorative layer (4); an top translucent or transparent cover layer (5); the layer structure (2) forming an end face (11, 12) in which an access (7) to at least one boundary face (13, 14) opens and the carrier layer (3) forming a protrusion (15) with respect to the upper layers (4, 5) of the layer structure (2); the visible part (1) further having a top transparent protective paint coating (6) which covers the cover layer (5) and the end face (11, 12) and which, when the visible part (1) is attached as intended, forms an uppermost surface (10) facing the observer and covers the access (7). The invention further relates to an associated manufacturing process.
B32B 27/08 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comme seul composant ou composant principal d'une couche adjacente à une autre couche d'une substance spécifique d'une résine synthétique d'une sorte différente
B32B 27/32 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comprenant des polyoléfines
B32B 27/36 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comprenant des polyesters
B32B 3/04 - Caractérisés par des caractéristiques de forme en des endroits déterminés, p.ex. au voisinage des bords caractérisés par une couche pliée au bord, p.ex. par-dessus une autre couche
B60K 37/04 - Agencement des accessoires sur le tableau de bord
24.
METHOD FOR CAPACITIVELY DETECTING TOUCH AND ACTUATION
RRcc1R0AFΑR)Rcc2R2R10BFBR)0AFΑ0BFBB)) in order to obtain a detection value that is subsequently used either to trigger a touch event or to trigger no touch event.
The invention relates to an operating element (1) comprising: a carrier (2); an intermediate carrier (3) supported on the carrier (2) by means of one or more vibration dampers (14); a touch part (5) having a touch surface (18) facing an operator for carrying out an operating input via the operator; an actuator (4) which is designed to bring about a vibration in the intermediate carrier (3), wherein, with its side facing away from the touch surface (18), the touch part (5) is arranged adjacent to the intermediate carrier (3), forming a common contact surface (17a, 17b), in order to couple the vibration from the intermediate carrier (3) into the touch part (5) via the contact surface (17a, 17b) to generate haptic feedback that is perceptible on the touch surface (18); a sensor (6, 8) for detecting an actuation of the touch part (5) and/or a touching of the touch surface (18); and a control electronics system (12) that is electrically connected to the actuator (4) and the sensor (6, 8), in order to trigger the haptic feedback by applying the actuator (4) with an actuation signal; wherein the contact surface (17a, 17b) comprises one or more connection regions (17b), that are smaller in comparison to the entire contact surface (17a, 17b), in which the intermediate carrier (3) is integrally connected to the touch part (5).
G06F 3/01 - Dispositions d'entrée ou dispositions d'entrée et de sortie combinées pour l'interaction entre l'utilisateur et le calculateur
G06F 3/0354 - Dispositifs de pointage déplacés ou positionnés par l'utilisateur; Leurs accessoires avec détection des mouvements relatifs en deux dimensions [2D] entre le dispositif de pointage ou une partie agissante dudit dispositif, et un plan ou une surface, p.ex. souris 2D, boules traçantes, crayons ou palets
26.
METHOD AND ASSEMBLY FOR READING SENSORS FOR PROXIMITY DETECTION
The invention relates to a method for reading sensors (A, B, 20.A, 20.B, 22.A, 22.B, 24.A, 24.B, 26.A, 26.B, 26.C, 28.A, 28.B, 30.A, 30.B, 30.C, 32.A, 32.B, 34.A, 34.B, 36.A, 36.B, 38.A, 38.B, 40.A, 40.B, 40.C, 40.D, 42.A, 42.B, 42.C, 42.D, 44.C, 44.D, 46.A, 46.B, 46.C, 48.A, 48.B, 48.D) for proximity detection, wherein a sensor (A, B, 20.A, 20. B, 22.A, 22.B, 24.A, 24.B, 26.A, 26.B, 26.C, 28.A, 28.B, 30.A, 30.B, 30.C, 32.A, 32.B, 34.A, 34.B, 36.A, 36.B, 38.A, 38.B, 40.A, 40.B, 40.C, 40.D, 42.A, 42.B, 42.C, 42.D, 44.C, 44.D, 46.A, 46.B, 46.C, 48.A, 48.B, 48.D) is read by a controller assigned to the sensor (CTR, 20.CTR, 22.CTR, 24.CTR, 26.CTR, 28.CTR, 30.CTR, 32.CTR, 34.CTR, 36.CTR, 38.CTR, 40.CTR, 42.CTR, 44.CTR, 46.CTR, 48.CTR), comprising the steps - grouping the sensors (A, B, 20.A, 20.B, 22.A, 22.B, 24.A, 24.B, 26.A, 26.B, 26.C, 28.A, 28.B, 30.A, 30.B, 30.C, 32.A, 32.B, 34.A, 34.B, 36.A, 36.B, 38.A, 38.B, 40.A, 40.B, 40.C, 40.D, 42.A, 42.B, 42.C, 42.D, 44.C, 44.D, 46.A, 46.B, 46.C, 48.A, 48.B, 48.D) into at least two groups, wherein at least one of the groups has at least two members and at least one further group has at least one member; - reading the sensors (A, B, 20.A, 20.B, 22.A, 22.B, 24.A, 24.B, 26.A, 26.B, 26.C, 28.A, 28.B, 30.A, 30.B, 30.C, 32.A, 32.B, 34.A, 34.B, 36.A, 36.B, 38.A, 38.B, 40.A, 40.B, 40.C, 40.D, 42.A, 42.B, 42.C, 42.D, 44.C, 44.D, 46.A, 46.B, 46.C, 48.A, 48.B, 48.D) in groups, wherein sensors which are members of the same group are read simultaneously. The invention also relates to an assembly for carrying out the method.
H03K 17/94 - Commutation ou ouverture de porte électronique, c. à d. par d'autres moyens que la fermeture et l'ouverture de contacts caractérisée par la manière dont sont produits les signaux de commande
27.
INPUT DEVICE HAVING TOUCH SCREEN OR TOUCH PAD AND INPUT PART LOCATED THEREON AND SNAP FEEL
0E1100); wherein the detection apparatus (4, 6) is designed to detect a temporal progression of an approach to the touch-sensitive input surface (8) by means of a temporal progression of a sensor signal (Z(t)) of the detection apparatus (4, 6) and to analyze the temporal progression of the sensor signal (Z(t)) and/or an associated frequency spectrum and it is furthermore designed to assign a switching or control function only if it was found in the preceding analysis that the temporal progression of the sensor signal (Z(t)) and/or the associated frequency spectrum has a characteristic predefined by the snap feel.
G06F 3/01 - Dispositions d'entrée ou dispositions d'entrée et de sortie combinées pour l'interaction entre l'utilisateur et le calculateur
G06F 3/044 - Numériseurs, p.ex. pour des écrans ou des pavés tactiles, caractérisés par les moyens de transduction par des moyens capacitifs
G06F 3/0362 - Dispositifs de pointage déplacés ou positionnés par l'utilisateur; Leurs accessoires avec détection des translations ou des rotations unidimensionnelles [1D] d’une partie agissante du dispositif de pointage, p.ex. molettes de défilement, curseurs, boutons, rouleaux ou bandes
G06F 3/0338 - Dispositifs de pointage déplacés ou positionnés par l'utilisateur; Leurs accessoires avec détection du déplacement linéaire ou angulaire limité d’une partie agissante du dispositif à partir d’une position neutre, p.ex. manches à balai isotoniques ou isométriques
G01L 1/20 - Mesure des forces ou des contraintes, en général en faisant usage des cellules électrocinétiques, c. à d. des cellules contenant un liquide, dans lesquelles un potentiel électrique est produit ou modifié par l'application d'une contrainte
28.
PLASTICS COMPOSITE PANEL AND ASSOCIATED PRODUCTION METHOD
The invention relates to a plastics composite panel (1) of layered design, comprising: at least one film layer structure (2) formed from at least two transparent plastics films (2a, 2c) and at least one transparent adhesive layer (2b) arranged between two plastics films (2a, 2c) in each case and connecting the two plastics films (2a, 2c) in an integrally bonded manner in each case, wherein at least one of the plastics films (2a, 2c) is metallically coated translucently, the film layer structure (2) defining two outer main surfaces (11, 12) arranged opposite in the stacking direction of its layers, a first main surface (11) being an exposed main surface; a thermoplastics layer (3) formed from a transparent thermoplastic and arranged adjacent to the second main surfaces (12) of the film layer structure (2), preferably connected in an integrally bonded manner to the film layer structure (2); the film layer structure (2) being shaped such that its layers form one or more three-dimensional contours (4), formed from flat surfaces arranged at an angle to one another and arranged adjacent to one another along straight edges (5). The invention also relates to an associated production method.
B32B 38/18 - Manipulation des couches ou du stratifié
B29C 45/16 - Fabrication d'objets multicouches ou polychromes
B29C 51/14 - Façonnage par thermoformage, p.ex. façonnage de feuilles dans des moules en deux parties ou par emboutissage profond; Appareils à cet effet de préformes ou de feuilles multicouches
B32B 37/12 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p.ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par l'usage d'adhésifs
29.
INPUT DEVICE WITH MOVABLE HANDLE ON A CAPACITIVE DETECTION SURFACE AND CAPACITIVE COUPLING DEVICES
The invention relates to an input device (1) having: a capacitive detection device (2) which has a detection surface (10), thereby forming a first array of array electrodes (X1 to Xn, Y1 to Yn), said first array being paired with the detection surface (10), wherein the first array is made of two groups (X, Y) of array electrodes (X1 to Xn, Y1 to Yn) which are arranged substantially parallel to each other in groups and in an alternating manner in groups and which are arranged so as to intersect multiple times in a perpendicular imaginary projection onto a common plane and are arranged in an electrically insulated manner from one another, thereby forming a respective node point (K31, K11, K59) at each intersection location, and a regular grid structure with a regulation-compliant positioning of the node points (K11) is formed in the largest sub-region of the detection surface (10) with respect to the surface area of the detection surface (10); an electronic analysis unit (14) which is electrically connected to the array electrodes (X1 to Xn, Y1 to Yn) in order to form a corresponding electric measurement field array for detecting a capacitive influence on the detection surface (10) in a spatially resolved manner using the first array of array electrodes (X1 to Xn, Y1 to Yn); a handle (3) which is movably mounted on the detection surface (10) along an adjustment path parallel to the detection surface (10) in order to carry out an operating input by means of a manually operated movement along the adjustment path, for example by an operator (B) touching the handle (3); and at least one position transmitter (4) which moves together with the handle (3) in order to capacitively influence at least one measurement field of the measurement field array on the basis of the position. The position transmitter (4) describes at least one path (12) over the detection surface (10) when the handle is manually moved along the adjustment path, and the electronic analysis unit (14) is designed to detect the position-based influence on the measurement field array by means of the position transmitter (4) in order to obtain and output position information and/or movement information of the handle (3). The input device is characterized in that the grid structure is locally deformed in order to improve the position-based capacitive coupling between the position transmitter and at least one of the measurement fields of the measurement field array.
The invention relates to a rotary actuator (1) with a pressure function, having: a foot (3); a handle (2); rotational mounting means arranged between the foot (3) and the handle (2) in order to enable manual rotational adjustment of the handle (2) about an axis of rotation (D); the rotational mounting means being further designed to enable a displacement, along the axis of rotation (D) of the handle (2) with respect to the foot (3), caused by the manual application of pressure, from a idle position of the handle (2) to a depressed position of the handle (2); one or more restoring means (8) for restoring the handle (2) to the idle position; a detection device (11, 14, 16) which is designed to detect at least one of the rotational positions and at least one of the positions: idle position and depressed position of the handle (2), and to output position information; the rotational mounting means having a radial bearing (5) with at least one internal race (5b) that is radially inside with respect to the axis of rotation (D) and at least one external race (5a) that is radially outside with respect to the axis of rotation (D) and a plurality of rolling elements (5c) each of which engages with one of the internal races (5b) and one of the external races (5a) and the radial bearing (5) being designed to enable an axial relative movement (B) between the internal race (5b) and the external race (5a) that corresponds to the displacement of the handle (2).
The invention relates to an input device (1) comprising: - a capacitive detection apparatus (2) which has a detection surface (10), a first array of array electrodes (X1 to Xn, Y1 to Yn) associated with the detection surface (10) being formed; - an electronic evaluation unit (14) electrically connected to the array electrodes (X1 to Xn, Y1 to Yn), for forming, by means of the first array of array electrodes (X1 to Xn, Y1 to Yn), an associated electrical measurement field array for the high-resolution detection of a capacitive influence at the detection surface (10); - a handle (3), which is mounted on the detection surface (10) in a manner movable along an adjustment path parallel to the detection surface (10), for carrying out an operating input by means of a manually effected movement in a movement direction, for example, by an operator (B) touching the handle (3); - a position indicator (4) which is moved along with the handle (3); and - a coupling apparatus (5) which is fixedly arranged on the detection surface (10) and which has a first surface, which faces the detection surface (10) and on which a second array of coupling electrodes (6a, 6b, 6c) for capacitive coupling with the array electrodes (X1 to Xn, Y1 to Yn) is formed, and a second surface which faces the position indicator (4), faces away from the detection surface (10) and on which a third array of a plurality of mutually spaced apart contact surfaces (7a, 7b, 7c) is formed, wherein: - the contact surfaces are arranged along one or more tracks parallel to the adjustment path in such a way that the contact surfaces are selectively contacted by the position indicator (4) according to the position of the handle (3) along the adjustment path; - the coupling apparatus (5) contains a plurality of electrically conductive connections (8a, 8b, 8c) in order to capacitively influence the measurement field array in a position-dependent manner; and - the electronic evaluation unit (14) is designed to detect the position-dependent influencing of the measurement field array.
G06F 3/0362 - Dispositifs de pointage déplacés ou positionnés par l'utilisateur; Leurs accessoires avec détection des translations ou des rotations unidimensionnelles [1D] d’une partie agissante du dispositif de pointage, p.ex. molettes de défilement, curseurs, boutons, rouleaux ou bandes
B60K 37/06 - Agencement des accessoires sur le tableau de bord des commandes, p.ex. boutons de commande
G06F 3/039 - Leurs accessoires, p.ex. tapis de souris
G06F 3/044 - Numériseurs, p.ex. pour des écrans ou des pavés tactiles, caractérisés par les moyens de transduction par des moyens capacitifs
32.
INPUT ASSEMBLY WITH ACTIVE HAPTIC FEEDBACK AND NOISE SUPPRESSION
The invention relates to an input assembly (1) comprising: a carrier (9); an input part (2) which is mounted on the carrier (9) so as to oscillate along at least one direction of movement (B) by means of mounting means (12), said input part having an input surface (3) intended to be touched by an operator and having a touch detection device (5) for detecting a touch of the input surface (3) by the operator; and an electromagnetic actuator (4) for inducing a movement of the input part (2) along the direction of movement (B) by means of an electrical control signal in order to generate haptic feedback for the operator when the operator touches the input part, the actuator (4) comprising a resiliently mounted additional mass (10) and the actuator (4) being attached to the input part (2) via a vibration isolator (6).
G05G 5/03 - Moyens pour attirer l'attention de l'opérateur sur l'arrivée de l'organe de commande dans une position de commande ou de repère; Création d'une sensation, p.ex. moyens pour générer une force antagoniste
G06F 3/01 - Dispositions d'entrée ou dispositions d'entrée et de sortie combinées pour l'interaction entre l'utilisateur et le calculateur
33.
INPUT ASSEMBLY WITH ACTIVE HAPTIC FEEDBACK AND BACKLIT DISPLAY REGION
The invention relates to an input assembly (1) comprising: a carrier (9); an input part (2) mounted on the carrier (9) along at least one movement direction (B) by means of an oscillating bearing (13); and at least one light source (5); wherein the input part (2) has at least one input layer (15) with an input surface (3) intended for touching by an operator (14), wherein the input surface (3) includes a display region (8) to be backlit, and the input assembly (1) also has a light guide (7) in order to guide light from the light source (5) to the display region (8) in order to backlight same, and wherein the light guide (7) is arranged on the side of the input part (2) facing away from the input surface (3), and the input assembly (1) also has a touch detection device (12) for detecting a touching of the input surface (3) by the operator (8) and/or an actuation detection device (5) for detecting an actuation of the input part (2) by the operator (8), and an electromagnetic actuator (4) for bringing about a movement of the input part (2) along the movement direction (B) by means of an electrical actuation signal, in order to generate haptic feedback, wherein the actuator (4) has an electromagnet (4a) arranged on the carrier (9), generating a magnetic field and to be supplied with the electrical actuation signal, as well as an armature (4b) supported or secured on the input part (2), and the magnetic field and the armature (4b) cooperate along an effective direction (W) pointing substantially in the movement direction (B), wherein the light guide (7) is arranged between the input part (2) and the armature (4b).
The invention relates to a vehicle steering wheel system (1), having a steering wheel body (2) with a hub region (2b) for fastening to a steering shaft (10) of a vehicle steering system, with a steering wheel rim (2a) and with at least one spoke (2c) for fastening the steering wheel rim (2a) to the hub region (2b); an electromechanical triggering device (7) in order to trigger an acoustic output by an acoustic warning device of the vehicle, wherein the triggering device (7) has an impact absorber covering (8) which is arranged on the steering wheel body (2), at least partially covers the hub region (2b) and forms an actuating surface, wherein the impact absorber covering (8) is mounted on the steering wheel body (2) so as to be displaceable in an elastically resetting manner in the direction of the hub region (2b) and/or is designed to be deformable in an elastically resetting manner in the direction of the hub region (2b), under the action of an actuating force (F) on the actuating surface; wherein the electromechanical triggering device (7) furthermore has at least one force transducer (3a, 3b, 3c) which is arranged between the impact absorber covering (8) and the steering wheel body (2) and via which the impact absorber covering (8) is supported on the steering wheel body (2) in order to measure a force value which can be assigned to an actuating force (F) acting on the actuating surface of the impact absorber covering (8), wherein the electromechanical triggering device (7) furthermore comprises, per force transducer (3a, 3b, 3c), an electronic evaluation system (4, 4b, 4c) connected in an electrically conductive manner to the respective force transducer (3a, 3b, 3c), and an evaluation unit (9) which is of a higher level to the electronic evaluation system or systems (4, 4b, 4c) and is selectively operable in an energy-saving mode and in an operating mode, wherein the electronic evaluation system (4a, 4b, 4c) is in each case connected via at least one data connection (5a, 6a, 5b, 6b, 5c, 6c) to the higher-level evaluation unit (9), wherein a force value threshold is predetermined per force transducer (3a, 3b, 3c) and, only when the force value threshold is exceeded by at least one force value, is an alarm signal transmitted via the data connection to the evaluation unit (9) such that the latter changes from the energy-saving mode into the operating mode, in which the force value measured by the at least one force transducer (3a, 3b, 3c) is used to determine an actuating force value (F) in order optionally, for example when a predetermined actuating force value is exceeded, to trigger the acoustic output of the acoustic warning device of the vehicle.
B60Q 5/00 - Agencement ou adaptation des dispositifs de signalisation acoustique
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VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL WITH AN IMPROVED ELECTROMECHANICAL TRIGGERING DEVICE FOR TRIGGERING AN ACOUSTIC OUTPUT BY AN ACOUSTIC WARNING DEVICE OF THE VEHICLE
The invention relates to a vehicle steering wheel (1), having: a steering wheel body (2) with a hub region (10) for fastening to a steering shaft, with a steering wheel rim (3) and with at least one spoke (4) for fastening the steering wheel rim (3) to the hub region (10); an airbag-activating device (17, 18); wherein an electromechanical triggering device (5) has at least one force transducer (8) which is arranged between a projection (6a, 6b) and the steering wheel body (2) and via which the impact absorber covering (6) is supported on the steering wheel body (2) in order to measure a force value which can be assigned to an actuating force acting on the actuating surface (15) of the impact absorber covering (6); wherein the electromechanical triggering device (5) furthermore comprises at least one electronic evaluation system (26) connected in an electrically conductive manner to the force transducer (8), in order using the force value measured by the at least one force transducer (8) to determine an actuating force value and optionally to trigger the acoustic output of the acoustic warning device of the vehicle.
B60R 21/203 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonflé; Agencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le volant ou la colonne de direction
B60Q 5/00 - Agencement ou adaptation des dispositifs de signalisation acoustique
The invention relates to a vehicle steering wheel system (1), having: a steering shaft (10); a steering wheel body (2) with a hub region (2b) for fastening to a steering shaft (10) of a vehicle steering system, with a steering wheel rim (2a) and with at least one spoke (2c) for fastening the steering wheel rim (2a) to the hub region (2b); an angle sensor device (4) for ascertaining a setting angle (α) of the steering shaft (10) and/or a steering angle (ß) of the steering shaft (10); an electromechanical triggering device (7) in order to trigger an acoustic output by an acoustic warning device of the vehicle, wherein the triggering device (7) has an impact absorber covering (8) which is arranged on the steering wheel body (2), at least partially covers the hub region (2b) and forms an actuating surface, wherein the impact absorber covering (8) is mounted on the steering wheel body (2) so as to be displaceable in an elastically resetting manner in the direction of the hub region (2b) and/or is designed to be deformable in an elastically resetting manner in the direction of the hub region (2b), under the action of an actuating force (F) on the actuating surface; wherein the electromechanical triggering device (7) furthermore has at least one force transducer (3a, 3b, 3c) which is arranged between the impact absorber covering (8) and the steering wheel body (2) and via which the impact absorber covering (8) is supported on the steering wheel body (2) in order to measure a force value which can be assigned to an actuating force (F) acting on the actuating surface of the impact absorber covering (8); wherein the electromechanical triggering device (7) furthermore comprises at least one electronic evaluation system (9) connected in an electrically conductive manner to the force transducer (3a, 3b, 3c) and to the angle sensor device (4), in order to use the force value measured by the at least one force transducer (3a, 3b, 3c) to determine an actuating force value, and the electronic evaluation system (9) is designed so as, if the actuating force value exceeds a predetermined threshold value, to trigger the acoustic output of the acoustic warning device of the vehicle, wherein the actuating force is determined depending on the setting angle (α) and/or steering angle (ß) ascertained by the angle sensor device (4), and/or the predetermined threshold value is defined depending on the setting angle (α) and/or the steering angle (ß) ascertained by the angle sensor device (4). (α).
The invention relates to a rotary knob having (inter alia, adjustable) a coupling electrode and capacitive coupling devices for placing on a touch screen. Depending on the position of the rotary knob or of the coupling electrode, contact of a corresponding partial region of the touchscreen is detected. The aim of the invention is to detect and ignore disturbing influences such as drops of water.
G06F 3/0362 - Dispositifs de pointage déplacés ou positionnés par l'utilisateur; Leurs accessoires avec détection des translations ou des rotations unidimensionnelles [1D] d’une partie agissante du dispositif de pointage, p.ex. molettes de défilement, curseurs, boutons, rouleaux ou bandes
G06F 3/039 - Leurs accessoires, p.ex. tapis de souris
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INPUT DEVICE COMPRISING ACTUATION PART AND ELECTROMAGNETIC ALTERNATING-FIELD INFLUENCING FOR DETERMINING POSITION INFORMATION
The invention relates to an input device (1), comprising a touchpad (3), an actuation part (2) rotatably and/or slidably mounted on the touchpad (3), and a detection apparatus (4, 6, 7) which is arranged on the touchpad (3) and has a transmitting apparatus (6) for producing an electromagnetic alternating field by means of a transmitting signal (9) and a receiving apparatus (7) for receiving the electromagnetic alternating field, a receiving signal (12) thus being produced, and an evaluation unit (5) which is connected to the detection apparatus (4, 6, 7) so as to conduct electricity; an electrical resonant circuit (8) arranged in the electromagnetic field, wherein the actuation part (2) is designed to vary a resonance frequency of the electrical resonant circuit (8) in dependence on position, and the evaluation unit (5) is designed to detect, using at least the receiving signal (12), position-dependent absorption behavior with respect to the electromagnetic alternating field or position-dependent emission behavior of the resonant circuit (8) on the basis of a current induced in the resonant circuit (8), more particularly to detect the resonance frequency therefrom, and to determine therefrom position information regarding the position of the actuation part (2), and wherein the evaluation unit (5) is designed to perform a switching and/or control function of a vehicle component in dependence on the position information.
G06F 3/046 - Numériseurs, p.ex. pour des écrans ou des pavés tactiles, caractérisés par les moyens de transduction par des moyens électromagnétiques
G06F 3/0362 - Dispositifs de pointage déplacés ou positionnés par l'utilisateur; Leurs accessoires avec détection des translations ou des rotations unidimensionnelles [1D] d’une partie agissante du dispositif de pointage, p.ex. molettes de défilement, curseurs, boutons, rouleaux ou bandes
G06F 3/0338 - Dispositifs de pointage déplacés ou positionnés par l'utilisateur; Leurs accessoires avec détection du déplacement linéaire ou angulaire limité d’une partie agissante du dispositif à partir d’une position neutre, p.ex. manches à balai isotoniques ou isométriques
39.
TOUCH-SENSITIVE INPUT DEVICE WITH VIBRATION DAMPER AND HAPTIC STIMULATION ADAPTED THERETO
The invention relates to a visible part (1), with a visible surface, for a motor vehicle, comprising: a substrate (2), which defines a surface (7a, 7b); a transparent or translucent film (3), which is applied to the entire area of the surface (7a, 7b), but only partially overlapping the surface (7a, 7b) with formation of a peripheral edge (4), such that the substrate (2) and the film (3) jointly form the visible surface. The film (3) has a halftone imprint (8) extending along its edge (4) and arranged adjacently to the edge (4).
The invention relates to a method for capacitively detecting actuation and/or contact of a capacitive sensor (1a, 1b) by an operator, having the steps of: providing the capacitive sensor (1a, 1b) which defines a contact surface (11) facing the operator and has a counter-electrode (3) facing away from the operator and a sensor electrode (2) which is arranged at a distance via a dielectric (6), is insulated with respect to the counter-electrode (3) and, when the contact surface (11) is actuated, approaches the counter-electrode (3), and providing evaluation electronics (20) which make electrical contact with the sensor electrode (2) and the counter-electrode (3); applying (21) a first, constant electrical potential (Vcc) to the counter-electrode (3) of the capacitive sensor (1a, 1b) in order to produce a first capacitive measuring field between the sensor electrode (2) and the counter-electrode (3) and subsequently determining (22) a first measured value (M1) which is dependent on an induced charge displacement of the sensor electrode (2) that is caused by the first capacitive measuring field; applying (24) a second, constant electrical potential which differs from the first potential to the counter-electrode (3) of the capacitive sensor (1a, 1b) in order to produce a second capacitive measuring field between the sensor electrode (2) and the counter-electrode (3) and subsequently determining (25) a second measured value (M2) which is dependent on an induced charge displacement of the sensor electrode (2) that is caused by the second capacitive measuring field; calculating (26) a first characteristic variable (K1) from the first measured value (M1) and the second measured value (M2) by means of at least one first mathematical operation; calculating (26) a second characteristic variable (K1) from the first measured value (M1) and the second measured value (M2) by means of at least one second mathematical operation which differs from the first mathematical operation; respectively comparing (27, 28) the first characteristic variable (K1) and the second characteristic variable (K2) with a predefined variable in order to distinguish contact from actuation.
H03K 17/98 - Commutateurs actionnés par le déplacement d'un élément incorporé dans ce commutateur utilisant un élément mobile capacitif ayant une pluralité d'éléments de commande, p.ex. clavier
The invention relates to a shifting device (1) for changing the state of the gearbox of a vehicle, comprising a housing (8) and a handle (7) which is arranged thereon and by means of which various shift points (M-, M+, VV, V, H, HH, R) can be selected. A sensor unit (9) is designed to detect a force acting on the handle (7), said handle is evaluated by means of an evaluation unit (11), and an actuator (10) is designed to provide a user with haptic feedback via the handle (7). A memory with at least one parameter set by which the shift points (M-, M+, VV, V, H, HH, R) are defined, wherein the parameter set can be changed.
The present invention is directed to a casing for housing electronic components, comprising a casing wall structure (1) surrounding a casing interior region for accommodating the electronic components, the casing wall structure defining a fluid flow passageway for thermal regulation fluid, the fluid flow passageway extending within the casing wall structure separated from said casing interior region from an inlet (2) to and an outlet (4) at the casing wall structure, characterized in that the casing wall structure (1) completely encloses the casing interior region to make it a closed interior volume (3), and that the casing wall structure is double- walled by including an inner shell (16) and an outer shell (14) which form a space in between in communication with the inlet (2) and the outlet (4) such that between the inner and outer shells (16, 14) the fluid flow passageway is defined as a continuous and coherent flow space (6) which completely encloses the interior volume (3) of the casing wall structure.
The invention relates to an input method having haptic feedback, comprising the following steps: providing an actuating element (2), which is mounted for vibration around a resting position (0) in a vibration direction (S), an electromechanical actuator (4, 5) for acting on the actuating element (2) in the vibration direction (S) in a vibration-inducing manner, sensing means (6) for sensing at least one start of manual touching and/or actuation of the actuating element (2), and a control unit (8), which is electrically connected to the sensing means (6), for producing an electrical control signal (S(t)), which comprises, in temporal sequence, an electrical inducing signal (A(t)) and an electrical braking signal (B(t)) for controlling the electromechanical actuator (4, 5); inducing a specified vibration (X(t)) of the actuating element (2) in the vibration direction (S) in order to produce haptic feedback by means of the electromechanical actuator (4, 5) from the electrical inducing signal (A(t)) with or after sensing of the start of the manual touching and/or actuation of the actuating element (2) by the sensing means (6); and braking the vibration (X(t)) of the actuating element (2) by producing a braking action on the actuating element (2) in the vibration direction (S) by means of the electromechanical actuator (4, 5) from the electrical braking signal (B(t)), characterized in that the amplitude spectrum (X(f)) of the vibration (X(t)) in the vibration direction (S), which vibration is measured at the actuating element (2) and results from the inducing and braking, has a limit frequency (fGR) with associated limit amplitude (X(fGR)), the amplitude spectrum (X(fᡶfGR)) from this limit frequency (fGR) with increasing frequency remaining under the limit amplitude (X(fGR)), the limit amplitude being defined by a drop to 70% relative to a maximum amplitude (X(f0)) of the amplitude spectrum (X(f)), and the limit frequency (fGR) lying in a range below 120 Hz, preferably in a range below 100 Hz, more preferably in a region below 90 Hz.
The invention relates to an input device (1) with a sheet-like panel (2) defining an array of actuating areas (20a, 20b) and with an array of capacitive sensors (21a, 21b) and also a carrier (3), wherein the actuating areas (20a, 20b) are arranged on a surface of the panel (2) that is facing the operator and the carrier (3) is arranged on a side of the panel (2) that is facing away from the operator and wherein one of the capacitive sensors (21a, 21b) in each case forms a measuring capacitance, which is assigned to one of the actuating areas (20a, 20b), and each of the capacitive sensors (21a, 21b) is formed by a common, translucent or transparent, substantially sheet-like laminated construction (4) and the laminated construction (4) has for each capacitive sensor (21a, 21b) at least one first electrode (11a, 11b), assigned to the panel (2), for forming the measuring capacitance, wherein at least one lighting means (5a, 5b) for each actuating area (20a, 20b) is provided by the carrier (3) for backlighting the associated actuating area (20a, 20b) and transilluminating the laminated construction (4), characterized in that means (13, 14, 17, 18, 19) for reducing the light passing through from one capacitive sensor (21a) to an adjacent capacitive sensor (21b) are also provided.
A Transformer comprises a coil former (11) having a hollow middle portion extending along a longitudinal axis (9) and enclosing a duct (20). The coil former (11) further has a first end portion (22) and a second end portion (23) each positioned adjacent to the middle portion and opposing each other. The first end portion (22) comprises a cooling portion (24) adapted for conduction cooling of the coil former (11). The cooling portion (24) comprises cooling ribs (25) extending parallel to the longitudinal axis (9). The transformer further comprises a magnetic core component extending through the duct (20) and forming a closed loop. The magnetic core component has an end face positioned in proximity to the cooling ribs (25) and being oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (9). The cooling ribs (25) project parallel to the longitudinal axis (9) to such an extent that they are level with the end face of the magnetic core component. The coil former (11) consists of a material having a thermal conductivity in plane of at least 3 W/ (m K).
The invention relates to a vehicle user interface (1) having a housing (6), having a carrier (3, 4), having a touch-sensitive input surface (8) which is formed on the carrier (2, 4) and having an actuation part (2) which is arranged on the input surface (8) and is movably mounted on the input surface (8), wherein means (7, 9) are provided in order, in the event of an impact force (F) which exceeds a predefined magnitude and/or direction and acts on the actuation part, to enable an impact displacement (V) at least of the actuation part (2) from an operating position to a recessed position, which impact displacement (V) follows the impact force (F), wherein a switching or control function is not assigned to this impact displacement (V).
The invention relates to an input device (1) of a vehicle user interface, having a housing (3), having a detection device (4) which is assigned to the housing (3), having an evaluation unit (9) which is connected to the detection device (4) in an electrically conductive manner, and having an actuation part (2) which is movably mounted on the housing (3), wherein the actuation part (2) interacts with the detection device (4) via a magnetic measuring field, for example a static magnetic field or an alternating magnetic field, in order to transmit at least one position parameter relating to a position and/or a position change (7, 10) of the actuation part (2) relative to the housing (3) to the evaluation unit (9), wherein the evaluation unit (9) is designed to carry out a switching or control function of a vehicle component on the basis of the position parameter.
The invention relates to an operating apparatus (1) having: a housing (2); an actuation part (6) which defines an actuation surface (6a) and is assigned a sensor unit which comprises one or more sensors (9) and is intended to sense contact and/or a compressive force on the actuation surface (6a); mounting means (20) which are used to mount the actuation part (6) in a movable manner on the housing (2) from a position of rest; restoring means (20) for elastically restoring the actuation part (6) to the position of rest; an actuator (3) for driving the actuation part (6) in a moving manner in order to generate haptic feedback; fastening means (10) in order to secure the actuator (3) to the housing (2), wherein the mounting means (20) and/or the restoring means (20) and/or the fastening means (10) comprise an elastomer component (4) such as a rubber component.
The invention relates to an arrangement comprising: a rotary actuator (2); an electronic pixel matrix display (2) comprising a transparent outer layer (4); said rotary actuator (3) comprises an actuating part (6) and means for detecting the rotational position. The actuating part (6) is rotationally mounted by bearing means (5, 12) so that it can rotate about an axis of rotation along a rotation direction, and the rotary actuator (3) is arranged on the transparent layer (4). The rotary actuator (3) also comprises a light guide (8, 8') which is designed to guide light having several pixels (10, 10') of the pixel matrix display (2) from a light inlet surface (8a, 8a') of the light guide (8, 8') to a light outlet surface (8b, 8b') of the light guide (8, 8') in the direction of one illumination surface (7, 7') of the rotary actuator (3) or the actuating part (6) or therein.
G05G 1/10 - Organes de commande actionnés à la main par un mouvement de rotation, p.ex. volants - Parties constitutives de ces organes, p.ex. de disques, de boutons, de volants, de manivelles
52.
TOUCH-SENSITIVE INPUT DEVICE WITH IMPROVED HAPTIC GENERATION
The invention relates to a touch-sensitive input device (1), having: a support (3); a touch-sensitive input part (2), such as a touchpad or a touchscreen, and a supplementary body (7, 8) that is rigidly connected to the input part (2) and that is mounted on the support (3) by means of first bearing means (10) so as to be movable together in at least one deflection direction; a damper body (6) that is mounted on the support (3) by means of second bearing means (9) so as to be movable at least in the deflection direction, an actuator (4), acting between the damper body (6) and the combination of input part (2) and supplementary body (7, 8), having an effective axis (W), in order to cause a movement by the input part (3) substantially oppositely to the damper body (4) to generate haptic feedback, wherein the input part (2) and the supplementary body (7, 8) define a hollow volume (11) in which at least the actuator (4) is arranged.
G06F 3/01 - Dispositions d'entrée ou dispositions d'entrée et de sortie combinées pour l'interaction entre l'utilisateur et le calculateur
G06F 3/0354 - Dispositifs de pointage déplacés ou positionnés par l'utilisateur; Leurs accessoires avec détection des mouvements relatifs en deux dimensions [2D] entre le dispositif de pointage ou une partie agissante dudit dispositif, et un plan ou une surface, p.ex. souris 2D, boules traçantes, crayons ou palets
B60W 50/16 - Signalisation tactile au conducteur, p.ex. vibration ou augmentation de la résistance sur le volant ou sur la pédale d'accélérateur
G05G 5/03 - Moyens pour attirer l'attention de l'opérateur sur l'arrivée de l'organe de commande dans une position de commande ou de repère; Création d'une sensation, p.ex. moyens pour générer une force antagoniste
53.
INPUT DEVICE WITH FUNCTION TRIGGERING OR CONTROL WHICH TAKES PLACE ON THE BASIS OF A CAPACITIVELY MEASURED ACTUATION FORCE AND ADAPTATION BY MEANS OF CAPACITIVE CONTACT DETECTION
The invention relates to an input device (10) having a capacitive force sensor (1, 2), a capacitive contact sensor (1 or 2) assigned to the capacitive force sensor and an evaluation unit (4), wherein the capacitive force sensor (3, 4) has an actuation surface (F) and a first electrode (1) which is made of conductive material and yields elastically under the action of an actuation force acting on the actuation surface during actuation and a second electrode (2) which is made of conductive material and is arranged adjacent to and at a distance from the first electrode (1); wherein the evaluation unit (4) is designed to detect an associated characteristic variable of contact on the actuation surface during actuation, such as a location and/or an action surface of the contact, in a contact detection step by means of the capacitive contact sensor, and wherein the evaluation unit (4) is also designed to detect a measurement variable which changes with the actuation force in an actuation detection step, which is temporally offset with respect to the contact detection step, by generating a first measurement capacitance between the first electrode (1) and the second electrode (2) and to assign a switching and/or control function both on the basis of the characteristic variable detected by the capacitive contact sensor in the contact detection step and on the basis of the measurement variable of the actuation detected in the actuation detection step.
The present invention is directed to an automotive power electronics assembly comprising a cover plate (2) of metal, a cooling pipe (10) received in a groove (4) extending along a first surface of the cover plate (2), a plurality of metallic heat sink bodies (20, 21) provided on a second, opposite surface of the cover plate (2) and being with first end faces in heat conducting contact therewith, each heat sink body (20, 21) carrying on a side surface at least one semiconductor component (30) to be cooled, and a printed circuit board (40) disposed at a distance to the second surface of the cover plate and providing electronic contacts to the semiconductor components (30), which printed circuit board (40) is in contact with second end faces (26) of the heat sink bodies opposite to the first end faces (24) in contact with the second surface of the cover plate (2), characterized in that each heat sink body tapers from the first end face (24) in contact with the cover plate (2) to the second end face (26) in contact with the printed circuit board (40) such that the contact area with the cover plate (2) is larger than the contact area with the printed circuit board (40), wherein the tapering shape of each heat sink body includes opposite side walls which converge towards each other with increasing distance from the cover plate (2) and which carry the semiconductor components (30).
The invention relates to an input device (1), comprising at least one input surface (2), a plurality of detection apparatuses (T1, T2, F1, F2), which are designed to detect either touching of the input surface (2) or activation of the input surface (2) independently of each other, an evaluating unit (A), which is designed to assign a switching function or control function to the input device (1) in the event of activation or touching only in the case of detection by at least two of the detection apparatuses (T1, T2, F1, F2), characterized in that at least one detection apparatus (F1, F2) is designed to detect activation.
H03K 17/967 - Commutateurs actionnés par le déplacement d'un élément incorporé dans ce commutateur ayant une pluralité d'éléments de commande, p.ex. clavier
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CONTROL ARRANGEMENT CONSISTING OF AN ACTUATING ELEMENT WITH AN INPUT SURFACE AND ROTARY ACTUATOR ARRANGED ON SAID INPUT SURFACE
The invention relates to a control arrangement consisting of: a carrier (1); an actuating element (3, 4) which is mounted such that it can move relative to the carrier (1) and can return to a resting position, and which defines an input surface (15) and comprises means (4) for detecting a touch occurring on said input surface (15); at least one rotary actuator (7) arranged on the input surface (15) and mounted so as to rotate relative to the input surface (15); a matrix of force sensors (2a, 2b) between the carrier (1) and the actuating element (3, 4); and an evaluation unit (16) which is designed to determine the location of a touch occurring on the input surface (15) from the signal obtained from the touch-detection means (4) and to identify, on the basis of the signals of the matrix of force sensors (2a, 2b) and by comparing with predefined values, at least one actuating force action on the rotary actuator (7).
The invention relates to an assembly having: a control dial (2); an electronic display (1), which comprises a transparent outer layer (4); wherein the control dial (2) has an actuation part (9) and means for rotational-position detection (3, 6), wherein the actuation part (9) is supported by means of support means (8) in such a way that the actuation part can be rotated about an axis of rotation and the control dial (9) is arranged on the transparent layer (4); and the assembly also has a peripheral wall (5) on the transparent layer (4), which peripheral wall surrounds at least the support means (8).
G05G 1/10 - Organes de commande actionnés à la main par un mouvement de rotation, p.ex. volants - Parties constitutives de ces organes, p.ex. de disques, de boutons, de volants, de manivelles
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PROJECTION SYSTEM WITH AN ARRAY OF PROJECTION OPTICS
The invention relates to a projection system which comprises the following: an imaging system (1) for generating an image which defines an imaging plane (B); a transmissive scattering layer (5) which defines a projection surface (P); an array of projection optics (10) which are arranged in at least one projection optics plane (O1, 02) which is essentially parallel to the imaging plane (B) and are respectively configured, a partial region (X1, X2, X3) of the image generated by the imaging system (1) to be formed along a respective optical axis (A) of the associated projection optics (10) on the projection surface (P) such that the projected partial area complements and/or overlaps to form a projected image on the side of the scattering layer (5) which is visible to the viewer and which faces away from the array.
The invention relates to a detection device for fog detection (1) for a motor vehicle (5), comprising: an optoelectronic fog sensor device arranged in the front region of the motor vehicle (5), which is designed to impinge a spatial region (4) with at least one first optical transmission signal and to detect a reflected receiving signal from said spatial region (4), and to produce an electrical signal as a function of the strength of the receiving signal, wherein the detected receiving signals correlate with light intensities; at least one further sensor (2) which is provided for detecting data about the operating state of the vehicle and/or detecting vehicle environment data of the immediate vehicle environment. The invention is ឬbᡶcharacterised in thatឬ/bᡶ an evaluation unit determines whether the receiving signal is an interference signal or a useful signal by considering the determined data concerning the operating state of the vehicle and/or the vehicle environment data of the immediate vehicle environment.
G01S 17/95 - Systèmes lidar, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques pour la météorologie
G01S 17/00 - Systèmes utilisant la réflexion ou la reradiation d'ondes électromagnétiques autres que les ondes radio, p.ex. systèmes lidar
G01S 17/93 - Systèmes lidar, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques pour prévenir les collisions
G01S 17/02 - Systèmes utilisant la réflexion d'ondes électromagnétiques autres que les ondes radio
G01S 7/48 - DÉTERMINATION DE LA DIRECTION PAR RADIO; RADIO-NAVIGATION; DÉTERMINATION DE LA DISTANCE OU DE LA VITESSE EN UTILISANT DES ONDES RADIO; LOCALISATION OU DÉTECTION DE LA PRÉSENCE EN UTILISANT LA RÉFLEXION OU LA RERADIATION D'ONDES RADIO; DISPOSITIONS ANALOGUES UTILISANT D'AUTRES ONDES - Détails des systèmes correspondant aux groupes , , de systèmes selon le groupe
G01N 21/53 - Dispersion, c. à d. réflexion diffuse dans un corps ou dans un fluide dans un courant de fluide, p.ex. dans la fumée
60.
OPTICAL SENSOR APPARATUS WITH ADDITIONAL CAPACITIVE SENSORS
The invention relates to a sensor apparatus (1) for arrangement in a motor vehicle, having: a transmission unit (3) for transmitting an optical signal (9) to a spatial area (8) of a passenger compartment (14) of the motor vehicle; a reception unit (4) for capturing the optical signal (10) reflected from the spatial area (8) of the passenger compartment (14); an evaluation unit (6), in order to associate a switching function and/or control function with the reflected optical signal (10), a cover (2), which is transparent to the optical signal (9, 10) and is arranged between the passenger compartment (14) and the transmission unit (4); and further a capacitive sensor having at least one electrode (7, 7a, 7b, 7c) for producing a measuring capacitance that captures at least areas of the passenger compartment (14), and means for detecting a change of capacitance in the measuring capacitance; and wherein the evaluation unit (6) is further designed to take the change of capacitance as a basis for varying the switching function and/or control function and/or varying the transmission power of the transmission unit (3).
The invention relates to an arrangement for spatially resolving projected-capacitive touch detection comprising an electrically insulating substrate (5), having a plurality of electrically conductive surfaces of a first generic kind (1) and a second generic kind (2) arranged alongside one another on the substrate, wherein the surfaces within a generic kind regularly have a uniform surface formation, and wherein the surfaces of the first generic kind (1) are electrically interconnected in rows in order to form a plurality of transmitter electrodes (15), and the surfaces of the second generic kind (2) are electrically connected in columns in order to form a plurality of receiving electrodes (14), and the surfaces are arranged alternately in terms of generic kind, in a manner substantially forming a regular pattern (13) on account of their rule-conforming surface formation and positioning in accordance with generic kinds, such that the surface of one generic kind (6) is surrounded by a plurality of surfaces of the other generic kind (7) maintaining a minimum distance (3) in each case, wherein a perforation (4) is formed in the substrate (5) and at least one first surface (1b, 2a) of the first generic kind (1) or second generic kind (2) which adjoins the perforation (4) is provided which, with regard to its surface formation and/or positioning in accordance with generic kinds, is configured in a non-rule-conforming manner such that the predefined minimum distance (3) relative to in each case at least two closest neighbouring surfaces (1a, 1a') of the other generic kind is achieved.
The invention relates to an operator control element, having: a base (1); an operating part (2) which is movably mounted on the base (1), an electrical actuator (7) which is fastened to the base (1); and acts on the operating part (2) in order to drive the operating part (2) in an excitation direction (10) by means of an electrical excitation signal for generating haptic feedback in a moving manner; means for detecting (6) operation of the operating part (2) in two detection directions (3, 4, 5) which each enclose a different angle with the excitation direction (10); an evaluation unit (11) which, if operation in one of the two detection directions (3, 4, 5) is detected, is designed to drive the actuator with a specific electrical excitation signal depending on the result in respect of in which of the two detection directions (3, 4, 5) operation was performed.
The invention relates to an assembly for the full-surface adhesive bonding of substantially congruent adhesive-bonding surfaces of a first and a second joining partner, comprising: the first joining partner (1); the second joining partner (2); a glue layer (3), which consists of polar, flowable glue and which is applied to the adhesive-bonding surface (1a) of the first joining partner (1); means (8) for holding the second joining partner (2) over the adhesive-bonding surface (1a) of the first joining partner (1) in such a way that the adhesive-bonding surface (2a) of the second joining partner (2) faces the glue layer (3) on the first joining partner (1) and is spaced apart by means of an air gap (5) and the distance between the first joining partner (1) and the second joining partner (2) defined by the air gap (5) is dimensioned in such a way that a capillary volume is formed; means (7) for producing an electric field (10) in order to obtain a local charge displacement (11) on and/or in the second joining partner (1) by means of electrical influence, the charge displacement (11) being suitable for attracting the polar glue in such a way that the glue wets the adhesive-bonding surface (2a) of the second joining partner (2) first in the region of the local charge displacement (11), wherein the means for producing an electric field comprise an electrode (7), which is arranged on the side of the second joining partner (2) facing away from the adhesive-bonding surface (2a) and is electrically insulated from the second joining partner (2).
B32B 37/00 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p.ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons
B32B 37/12 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p.ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par l'usage d'adhésifs
The invention relates to a capacitive force sensor (1) having a base body (2), a flat, elastically yielding diaphragm body (3), two spacers (4) arranged at a distance from one another between the base body and the diaphragm body (3), wherein the diaphragm body (3) is supported on the base body (2) via the spacers (4a, 4b) and the diaphragm body (3) projects beyond at least one of the spacers (4a) and forms a free end (5) in the process, wherein a cavity (8) is formed between the diaphragm body (3) and the base body (2) in the region between the spacers (4a, 4b) in order to allow the diaphragm body (3) to bend when a force F acts on the diaphragm body (3) in the region between the spacers (4a, 4b), and wherein a first electrode is provided at the free end (5) and a second electrode (7) is provided on the base body, wherein the first and second electrodes define a measuring capacitor (9) with a measuring capacitance which changes with the action of force F, and means are also provided for making electrical contact (6) with the first and second electrodes.
G01L 5/00 - Appareils ou procédés pour la mesure des forces, du travail, de la puissance mécanique ou du couple, spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques
The invention relates to a method for producing a partially electroplated substrate (10,11), said method comprising: the provision of a substrate (10, 11) comprising at least one electrically conductive surface; the partial application of a dielectric coating (2) to the electrically conductive surface of the substrate (10, 11), thus forming at least one island (1) that remains on the electrically conductive surface of the substrate and that is embedded in the dielectric coating (2); and the electroplating of at least the island (1) with a metallic coating (13), the substrate (10, 11) being electrically contacted in the region outside the island (1) during said step of electroplating the substrate.
C25D 17/00 - PROCÉDÉS POUR LA PRODUCTION ÉLECTROLYTIQUE OU ÉLECTROPHORÉTIQUE DE REVÊTEMENTS; GALVANOPLASTIE; JONCTION DE PIÈCES PAR ÉLECTROLYSE; APPAREILLAGES À CET EFFET Éléments structurels, ou leurs assemblages, des cellules pour revêtement électrolytique
C25D 5/54 - Dépôt électrochimique sur des surfaces non métalliques
C23C 18/16 - Revêtement chimique par décomposition soit de composés liquides, soit de solutions des composés constituant le revêtement, ne laissant pas de produits de réaction du matériau de la surface dans le revêtement; Dépôt par contact par réduction ou par substitution, p.ex. dépôt sans courant électrique
C23C 18/20 - Pré-traitement du matériau à revêtir de surfaces organiques, p.ex. de résines
66.
OPERATING ELEMENT HAVING ROTARY-ADJUSTER FUNCTIONALITY AND DISPLACEMENT FUNCTIONALITY
The invention relates to an operating element (1), comprising a housing (4); an actuating part (2), which is supported on the housing (4) in such a way that the the actuating part can be moved rotationally (8a) about an axis of rotation (R) and translationally in at least one displacement direction (8b, 8c) perpendicular to the axis of rotation (R); means (3, 9) for detecting the rotational position of the actuating part (2), which comprises a rotational-position indicator (3); means (10) for detecting the displacement position of the actuating part (2); coupling means (5, 5a, 5b, 5c, 6, 7) for coupling the actuating part (2) and the rotational-position indicator (3) to each other in a rotationally rigid manner, wherein the coupling means (5, 5a, 5b, 5c, 6, 7) comprise a groove (6, 7) that is tapered toward the bottom thereof and an entraining element (5b, 5c) that engages in the groove (6, 7) and the groove (6, 7) and the entraining element (5b, 5c) are elastically preloaded against each other and can be displaced in relation to each other in or parallel to the displacement direction (8b, 8c) while the mutual engagement is maintained.
G05G 9/047 - Mécanismes de commande manuelle équipés d'un seul organe de commande travaillant avec plusieurs organes commandés, p.ex. en sélection ou simultanément l'organe de commande étant manœuvré de différentes manières indépendantes, chacune de ces manœuvres individuelles entraînant un seul organe commandé dans lesquels la manœuvre de l'organe de commande peut être effectuée de plusieurs manières simultanément l'organe de commande étant manœuvré à la main autour d'axes orthogonaux, p.ex. manches à balai
The invention relates to a control element (1) having: an actuation lever (2) which is mounted so as to be pivotable about a first pivot axis (3) and which has a section (2d) directed towards the operator with respect to the first pivot axis (3), and an actuation lever section (2a) directed away from the operator; a driver lever (8) which is mounted so as to be pivotable about a driver pivot axis (13) along a pivot direction (7); a first magnet (10), preferably a permanent magnet, secured rigidly on the driver lever (8), and several stationary second magnets (9), preferably permanent magnets, which are arranged such that, during the pivoting of the driver lever (8), the first magnet (10) passes through the magnetic fields of the second magnets (9) in order to generate haptic feedback on the actuation lever (2); wherein a first operative engagement (2b, 8b) between actuation lever section (2a) and driver lever (8) is provided in order to effect a synchronous pivoting of actuation lever (2) and driver lever (8).
G05G 5/06 - Moyens pour interdire, limiter ou inverser le mouvement de certaines pièces d'un mécanisme de commande, p.ex. verrouillage des organes de commande pour maintenir les organes de commande, seulement sur une ou sur un nombre limité de positions définies
G05G 5/05 - Moyens pour faire revenir ou tendant à faire revenir les organes de commande vers une position de repos ou une position neutre, p.ex. en prévoyant des ressorts de retour ou des butées de fin de course élastiques
68.
TOUCH-SENSITIVE OPERATING UNIT WITH ROTATING TOUCH LAYER
The invention relates to an operating unit (1) comprising a touch-sensitive sensor, the sensor having a touch layer (8), which forms a first touch surface (9), and means (6) for generating an electrical field in the region of the first touch surface in order to generate an inductance and/or capacitance signal value pertaining to the electrical field by means of the sensor, the touch layer (8) and the means (6) for generating an electrical field being displaceable relative to each other; further comprising a detection device (10) in order to detect a relative movement between the means (6) for generating an electrical field and the touch layer (8), and an evaluation unit (5) which is designed to evaluate the signal value of the sensor by means of a previously stored threshold value in order to detect touching of the first touch surface (9), the calibration process being performed after a relative movement has been detected and preferably after the relative movement has been completed, involving the following steps: - determining the inductance and/or capacitance signal value pertaining to the electrical field; - comparing the signal value to the previously stored threshold value; - storing the measured signal value as a new threshold value as long as at least the measured signal value comes under a pre-defined range around the previously stored threshold value.
G06F 3/0354 - Dispositifs de pointage déplacés ou positionnés par l'utilisateur; Leurs accessoires avec détection des mouvements relatifs en deux dimensions [2D] entre le dispositif de pointage ou une partie agissante dudit dispositif, et un plan ou une surface, p.ex. souris 2D, boules traçantes, crayons ou palets
G06F 3/0362 - Dispositifs de pointage déplacés ou positionnés par l'utilisateur; Leurs accessoires avec détection des translations ou des rotations unidimensionnelles [1D] d’une partie agissante du dispositif de pointage, p.ex. molettes de défilement, curseurs, boutons, rouleaux ou bandes
The invention relates to a sensor device (1) for detecting at least one pressure in a flow channel (20) of an air-conditioning system, having: a foot (4), which defines an abutting surface (15) for abutting in a pressure-tight manner on a wall (18) of the flow channel (20); a continuation (6), reaching into the flow channel (18); and a pressure sensor (2) for converting the pressure into an electrical measured variable; wherein the continuation (6) forms at least one blade portion (6), having a blade profile, with a straight mean line (19) and, in relation thereto, a symmetrical shape of the profile sides (7), a profile lug (8) and a profile end (9), wherein at least one entry opening (15) is provided in each profile side (7) and each of the entry openings (15) is in fluid-conducting connection with the pressure sensor (2) via a pressure channel (10).
G01L 19/00 - MESURE DES FORCES, DES CONTRAINTES, DES COUPLES, DU TRAVAIL, DE LA PUISSANCE MÉCANIQUE, DU RENDEMENT MÉCANIQUE OU DE LA PRESSION DES FLUIDES - Détails ou accessoires des appareils pour la mesure de la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d'un milieu fluent dans la mesure où ces détails ou accessoires ne sont pas particuliers à des types particuliers de manomètres
The invention relates to a control element (1, 1', 1") comprising: at least one receptacle (3), an actuation part (2) that has a joint ball (7) with a through-hole (5), and a securing pin (4) which penetrates the through-hole (5) to prevent the joint ball (7) from being released from the receptacle (3). The through-hole (5) is designed in such a way that the actuation part (2) can pivot about a first pivot axis (14) that runs perpendicular to the axial direction (13) of the securing pin (4).
G05G 9/047 - Mécanismes de commande manuelle équipés d'un seul organe de commande travaillant avec plusieurs organes commandés, p.ex. en sélection ou simultanément l'organe de commande étant manœuvré de différentes manières indépendantes, chacune de ces manœuvres individuelles entraînant un seul organe commandé dans lesquels la manœuvre de l'organe de commande peut être effectuée de plusieurs manières simultanément l'organe de commande étant manœuvré à la main autour d'axes orthogonaux, p.ex. manches à balai
The invention relates to a high-resolution capacitive proximity sensor (11) with high-quality haptics and optics, said proximity sensor having a ceramic disk, behind which electrode sectors (18) are located. The ceramic disk is the base (13) of a flat pot (12) which is produced integrally in a ceramic injection molding process. Defined surface structures of the operating surface (14) on the pot base (13) are used in particular for tactile user guidance, while illuminated regions of the pot base (13) are used for optical user guidance, the pot base being axially accessible from the outside. The sensor circuit (16), which is placed in the pot (12) behind the electrode sectors (18), facing away from the operating surface, is surrounded by an electric conductor (27) in order to dissipate electrostatic charges, said conductor preferably being designed as an elastic buffer against the radial assembly environment.
The invention relates to a 1st operator control element (1) for a number of switching and/or control functions, comprising: an abutment part (3); an actuating part (2) which can be moved, for example displaced and/or pivoted, by hand from an inoperative position in at least two opposite directions with respect to the abutment part (3); magnetic return means (4, 5) for returning the actuating part (2) into the inoperative position; detection means for producing an electrical signal corresponding in each case at least to the maximum positions and the inoperative position of the actuating part; wherein the magnetic return means (4, 5) comprise at least a first, actuating part-side ring magnet (4) and a second, abutment part-side ring magnet (5) which are arranged in the inoperative position in such a way that the end faces thereof face one another and are spaced apart, that they are arranged so as to pull the actuating part (2) towards the abutment part (3) and that they are concentric.
G05G 5/05 - Moyens pour faire revenir ou tendant à faire revenir les organes de commande vers une position de repos ou une position neutre, p.ex. en prévoyant des ressorts de retour ou des butées de fin de course élastiques
73.
SWITCH WITH SWITCH CAP AND ELECTRODE MOVABLE THEREWITH
The invention relates to a switch, which comprises the following: a movable switch cap, an electrical switching element interacting with the switch cap in order to provide a switching function that can be brought about by the movement of the switch cap, and at least one electrode that can move along with the switch cap beneath the switch cap in order to provide an electrical field for a capacitive proximity sensor, as well as elastic contact-making means in order to make electrical contact with the at least one electrode. The switch is characterized in that the electrode is produced from a conductive polymer.
H01H 13/02 - Interrupteurs ayant un organe moteur à mouvement rectiligne ou des organes adaptés pour pousser ou tirer dans une seule direction, p.ex. interrupteur à bouton-poussoir - Détails
The invention relates to an operating or control device (1) and to an associated method for a motor vehicle for carrying out an operator-specific switching and/or adjusting function, comprising: at least one operating element (8) or control element for carrying out a plurality of switching and/or adjusting functions; at least one seat heater (4); a means (5) for generating a specific current signal and feeding said current signal into the seat heater in order to induce a specific voltage signal in the operator by means of the seat heater (4); detection means (6) in order to detect the specific voltage signal when the operating element (8) is touched by the operator; evaluating means (7) in order to associate a specific switching or adjusting function of the plurality of switching and/or adjusting functions with the operating element (8) or control element upon detection of the specific voltage signal.
B60K 37/06 - Agencement des accessoires sur le tableau de bord des commandes, p.ex. boutons de commande
B60W 50/08 - Interaction entre le conducteur et le système d'aide à la conduite
G06F 3/041 - Numériseurs, p.ex. pour des écrans ou des pavés tactiles, caractérisés par les moyens de transduction
B60R 21/015 - Circuits électriques pour déclencher le fonctionnement des dispositions de sécurité en cas d'accident, ou d'accident imminent, de véhicule comportant des moyens pour détecter la présence ou la position des passagers, des sièges des passagers ou des sièges pour enfants, p.ex. pour mettre hors service le déclenchement
The invention relates to a control element (1) for a motor vehicle, having: a control lever (7) which is mounted so as to be tiltable, and means (9) for returning the control lever (7) into a rest position; wherein the mount (3) of the control lever (7) comprises at least one tilt edge (4) about which the control lever (7) can be tilted out of the rest position.
G05G 1/02 - Organes de commande actionnés à la main par un mouvement linéaire, p.ex. boutons poussoirs
G05G 1/04 - Organes de commande actionnés à la main par un mouvement de pivotement, p.ex. leviers
G05G 1/06 - Organes de commande actionnés à la main par un mouvement de pivotement, p.ex. leviers - Parties constitutives de leurs poignées
G05G 9/02 - Mécanismes de commande manuelle équipés d'un seul organe de commande travaillant avec plusieurs organes commandés, p.ex. en sélection ou simultanément l'organe de commande étant manœuvré de différentes manières indépendantes, chacune de ces manœuvres individuelles entraînant un seul organe commandé
G05G 9/047 - Mécanismes de commande manuelle équipés d'un seul organe de commande travaillant avec plusieurs organes commandés, p.ex. en sélection ou simultanément l'organe de commande étant manœuvré de différentes manières indépendantes, chacune de ces manœuvres individuelles entraînant un seul organe commandé dans lesquels la manœuvre de l'organe de commande peut être effectuée de plusieurs manières simultanément l'organe de commande étant manœuvré à la main autour d'axes orthogonaux, p.ex. manches à balai
The invention relates to a method for evaluating the temporal touch coordinate curves supplied by a touchpad, which is integrated in a non-uniformly moving system, wherein the method comprises the following steps: recording a temporal touch coordinate curve; detecting an acceleration or an acceleration curve of the system by means of an acceleration sensor; determining and evaluating a suitable coordinate correction in accordance with the detected acceleration or the acceleration curve by means of an evaluation unit; correcting the temporal touch coordinate curve, supplied by the touchpad and recorded, by means of the suitable coordinate correction by the evaluation unit; and determining and selecting suitable character or gesture information by comparing the corrected touch coordinate curve to stored curves by the, or another, evaluation unit.
The invention relates to a control element which has the following: a control part which is mounted such that it can rotate, a touchpad which is integrated in the control part and is rotated with the control part, means for making electrical contact with the touchpad. It is distinguished in that the means for making electrical contact comprise a sliding and/or rolling and/or wiping contact, and/or wire-free transmission, for example radio data transmission or infrared data transmission.
G06F 3/033 - Dispositifs de pointage déplacés ou positionnés par l'utilisateur; Leurs accessoires
G05G 9/00 - Mécanismes de commande manuelle équipés d'un seul organe de commande travaillant avec plusieurs organes commandés, p.ex. en sélection ou simultanément
H01H 25/00 - Interrupteurs avec mouvement composé de la poignée ou d'un autre organe moteur
78.
SURFACE-INTEGRATED KEYPAD WITH CAPACITIVE ANALYSIS
The invention relates to an operating element comprising a capacitive sensor for activating a functional display and/or backlight, for example, in the event of a rapprochement, and having: a button (4) or a pressure switch for a switching functionality, and a layered film structure (2) that defines an operating surface and that is in functional engagement with said button or pressure switch such that the button or pressure switch is actuated by pressing on said operating surface. The invention is characterised in that the layered film structure comprises at least one film (11), for example a polycarbonate film, and a conductive layer (13) applied to said film, preferably on the side of the film that faces away from the operator, said conductive layer providing at least one electrode of the capacitive sensor.
The invention relates to an illumination device (1), comprising: at least two light sources (6) or light source arrangements, each switched on in an alternating manner, arranged at a distance from one another; at least one lens arrangement (2) made of a plurality of focusing, preferably semi-convex lenses (3) running perpendicular to the direction of spacing of the light sources (6) or light source arrangements and parallel to one another, being uniform in said running direction; a slit mask (4) arranged on the side of the lens arrangement (2) facing away from the light sources (6) or light source arrangements and in the focal plane of the lenses (3) of the lens arrangement (2), having at least two light passage slits (5) on which light from either the one or the other light source (6) is focused and an imaging layer (11) comprising at least two strip-shaped luminous surfaces (12) to be backlit and associated with each light passage slit (5), each defining a display surface.
The invention relates to an operating element (10) for a switching and/or control functionality having at least two switching or control stages, comprising: an actuating part (4) which can be actuated by hand and can thus be moved from an inoperative position; at least three permanent magnets (1, 2, 3) comprising: a first, movable permanent magnet (1) which is driven synchronously in its movement region by the actuating part (4); a second, movable permanent magnet (2) which, by means of magnetic force, is taken along synchronously by the first permanent magnet (1) in a first subregion of the movement region thereof, and the further movement of which in at least one second subregion of the movement region of the first permanent magnet (1) is prevented by at least one stop (5a); a third permanent magnet (3) which is stationary with respect to the actuating part (4) and which is intended for generating a magnetic return force on at least the first permanent magnet (1).
The invention relates to an improved control method for an air conditioner (1) of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, wherein the air conditioner comprises the following: a fan (2); a temperature control device (3) for controlling the temperature of the air in the fan (2) and/or flowing out of the fan (2); an air distribution system (4) for distributing the air mass flow caused by the fan (2) via a plurality of air channels (4a-4d) to associated air discharge openings (9a-9d); a plurality of motorized adjustable throttle flaps (5a-5d) for influencing the flow resistance in the air channels (4a-4d); and control electronics (6) having a user interface (11), wherein the method comprises the following: analyzing the setting of the user interface (11) for providing air mass values specific to the adjustment for the individual air channels (4a-4d) and selecting particular air channels (4a-4d) as a function of the adjustment; determining which air channel (4a-4d) has the greatest pressure loss in the unthrottled setting of the associated motorized adjustable throttle valve (5a-5d) out of the selected air channels (4a-4d); determining a required system pressure for the particular air channel (4a-4d) having the greatest unthrottled pressure loss; controlling the fan power as a function of the required system pressure and as a function of the sum of the air mass values of the selected air channels (4a-4d); determining the throttle flap settings of the selected air channels (4a-4d) using the air mass values specific to the settings, such that the required system pressure is achieved, wherein the throttle flap settings of said air channel (4a-4d) out of the selected air channels having the greatest unthrottled pressure loss are the unthrottled setting; setting the throttle flaps (5a-5d) to the associated, previously determined throttle flap settings.
The invention relates to an operating element comprising the following: an actuation part (10), which is movably supported, the actuation part (10) comprising at least one one-piece cap (1), on which a light emission area (3) is provided on an operator side (O) facing the operator; means for detecting the movement or the movement extent that allow an operator to perform a control and/or switching process; at least one light source; at least one light guide (2) for conducting the light emitted by the light source to the light emission area. The operating element is characterized in that the light guide (2) comprises at least one extension (4), which is inserted into an opening (6) of the cap (1) and reaches through said opening of the cap.
H01H 9/18 - Marques distinctives sur interrupteurs, p.ex. pour indiquer l'emplacement de l'interrupteur dans l'obscurité; Adaptation des interrupteurs pour recevoir des marques distinctives
H01H 13/02 - Interrupteurs ayant un organe moteur à mouvement rectiligne ou des organes adaptés pour pousser ou tirer dans une seule direction, p.ex. interrupteur à bouton-poussoir - Détails
G05G 1/10 - Organes de commande actionnés à la main par un mouvement de rotation, p.ex. volants - Parties constitutives de ces organes, p.ex. de disques, de boutons, de volants, de manivelles
The invention relates to an operating element (10) comprising: an actuation part (4) that is supported so as to be linearly movable along at least one sliding direction and that comprises at least one lighting surface (6); a light source (5), relative to which the actuation part (4) is supported in a movable manner; a multi-part light guide (1, 2, 3) comprising at least one first light guide part (1) that can be moved synchronously with the actuation part (4) and that has a light outlet surface (7) for illuminating the lighting surface (6) and a second light guide part (2) having a light inlet surface (9a) for the light of the light source (5) for transmitting the light from the light source (5) to the lighting surface (6) through at least the first light guide part (1) and the second light guide part (2). The operating element (10) according to the invention is characterized in that a first joint (8) is provided between the first light guide part (1) and the second light guide part (2) to couple light and that the second light guide part (2) is supported by means of a second joint (9) such that the second light guide part can be pivoted.
G05G 1/10 - Organes de commande actionnés à la main par un mouvement de rotation, p.ex. volants - Parties constitutives de ces organes, p.ex. de disques, de boutons, de volants, de manivelles
The invention relates to a control element (10), comprising: a capacitive proximity sensor (12, 13, 14) having at least one capacitor electrode (13) for generating a measurement field in an approach region facing the operator on a control surface of the control element (10) and an evaluation and control circuit (12), which is connected to the capacitor electrode (13) in a conductive manner, wherein the capacitance of the capacitor electrode (13) can be determined by means of the evaluation and control circuit (12), and wherein a control process is carried out when the capacitance changes. The control element (10) is characterized in that at least one conductive, electrically insulated layer (11, 16) is arranged in the measurement field and forms a touch surface as the control surface.
The invention relates to a stamped grid having a blade receptacle contact (2, 3, 4, 11), comprising at least two symmetrical contact springs (5, 6, 13, 14) extending out of a foot region (17) and forming a blade receptacle contact (2, 3, 4, 11), wherein the contact springs (5, 6, 13, 14) are spaced apart from one another such that a gap (10, 20) is formed and the contact springs (5, 6, 13, 14) have a curvature (18, 19) on the free ends thereof, narrowing the gap (10, 20), wherein a shaped contour (15, 16) is formed in at least one curvature (18, 19) of a contact spring (5, 6, 13, 14). The invention furthermore relates to a method for producing a blade receptacle contact (2, 3, 4, 11).
H01R 43/16 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques pour la fabrication des pièces de contact, p.ex. par découpage et pliage
H01R 4/24 - Connexions utilisant des organes de contact pénétrant dans, ou transperçant, l'isolation ou les brins du câble
H01R 13/03 - Contacts caractérisés par le matériau, p.ex. matériaux de plaquage ou de revêtement
The invention relates to a cap (1), wherein a symbol can be seen only with backlighting. Such caps are used, for example, in motor vehicles for switches and/or push buttons. In the known caps, only the depiction of a single symbol is possible for each cap. Therefore, a cap is to be created, in which several symbols can be alternately displayed. This is achieved in that at least two light sources (8) are arranged, which produce light directed in parallel, wherein a lenticular film (7) is arranged between the film (4) and the light sources, and the mask (6) is formed as a stripe pattern between the film and the lenticular film.
H01H 9/18 - Marques distinctives sur interrupteurs, p.ex. pour indiquer l'emplacement de l'interrupteur dans l'obscurité; Adaptation des interrupteurs pour recevoir des marques distinctives
G09F 13/12 - Enseignes, tableaux ou panneaux éclairés de derrière l'illustration utilisant un miroir transparent ou une autre surface réfléchissante, transparente à la lumière émise, dans lesquels un signe, un symbole, une image ou une autre information ne sont visibles que lorsqu'ils sont éclairés
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CONTROL ELEMENT CAP AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAID CONTROL ELEMENT CAP
The invention relates to a control element cap (1). Said control element caps are used in motor vehicles, for example, for switches and/or buttons. In known control element caps, the depiction of a symbol (5) is relatively unsharp and thus not always safely recognizable. The invention thus relates to a control element cap wherein the sharpness and thus the clarity of the symbol is improved. This is achieved in that a transparent carrier plate (6) is arranged between a film (4) and a display, lamp or projection surface. The invention furthermore relates to a related production method.
H01H 9/18 - Marques distinctives sur interrupteurs, p.ex. pour indiquer l'emplacement de l'interrupteur dans l'obscurité; Adaptation des interrupteurs pour recevoir des marques distinctives
H01H 13/88 - Procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication d'interrupteurs à mouvement rectiligne ayant plusieurs éléments moteurs associés à différents jeux de contacts, p.ex. claviers
G09F 13/04 - Enseignes, tableaux ou panneaux éclairés de derrière l'illustration
H01H 13/83 - Interrupteurs ayant un organe moteur à mouvement rectiligne ou des organes adaptés pour pousser ou tirer dans une seule direction, p.ex. interrupteur à bouton-poussoir ayant une pluralité d'éléments moteurs associés à différents jeux de contacts, p.ex. claviers caractérisés par des légendes, p.ex. en Braille, affichage à cristaux liquides, éléments émetteurs de lumière ou éléments optiques
The invention relates to a control element (1), in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising an illuminating means (15) for projecting a symbol (5) located in a symbol support (14), wherein the symbol (5) can be projected through the symbol support (14) onto a surface (13) of the control element (1) and wherein the surface (13) of the control element (1) can be moved past the symbol support (14).
H01H 19/02 - Interrupteurs actionnés par un organe moteur qui est rotatif autour de son axe longitudinal et qui est entraîné directement par un corps solide extérieur à l'interrupteur, p.ex. une main - Détails
The invention relates to a control element and to a method for producing a control element with an inner symbol, comprising the process steps of injection molding a base member from a thermoplastic synthetic material, printing the base member with a temperature-resistant material and injecting a transparent and/or translucent thermoplastic synthetic material (3) around the base member.
H01H 13/705 - Interrupteurs ayant un organe moteur à mouvement rectiligne ou des organes adaptés pour pousser ou tirer dans une seule direction, p.ex. interrupteur à bouton-poussoir ayant une pluralité d'éléments moteurs associés à différents jeux de contacts, p.ex. claviers avec des contacts portés par ou formés à partir de couches dans une structure multicouche, p.ex. interrupteurs à membrane caractérisés par la structure, le montage ou l'agencement des organes d'actionnement, p.ex. des boutons-poussoirs ou des touches
The invention relates to a multifunctional, touch-sensitive control element (1), comprising the following: an actuation part (2) mounted moveably between a rest position and a maximum displacement position; means (9) for resetting the actuation part (2) to the rest position, a position detection device (3) disposed beneath the actuation part (2) or therein for the spatially-resolved detecting of an approach by the operator to the actuation part (2); means for detecting the displacement of the actuation part (2) and/or a force recorder (6) for detecting the touching or actuating of the actuation part (2) by the operator, wherein a plurality of locally separate functional surfaces are predetermined on the top side of the actuation part (2) facing the operator.
The invention relates to a device (1) for producing a rest in a motor vehicle control element provided with a control knob, said device comprising a molded part with a rest contour, a first spring element (2) solidly abutting the rest contour and a second spring element (3) abutting the rest contour with play, wherein a relative motion between the molded part and the spring elements (2, 3) is facilitated by way of a rotation of the control knob, wherein the first spring element (2) is at the same time used for holding the second spring element (3).
H01H 19/11 - Organes mobiles; Contacts montés sur ces organes avec des moyens de repérage
G05G 5/06 - Moyens pour interdire, limiter ou inverser le mouvement de certaines pièces d'un mécanisme de commande, p.ex. verrouillage des organes de commande pour maintenir les organes de commande, seulement sur une ou sur un nombre limité de positions définies
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DEVICE FOR PARALLEL CONTROL OF A KEY, A TOUCH-PAD OR TOUCH-SCREEN
The invention relates to a device (1) for control of an actuation surface (2), in particular of a key, a touch-pad or a touch-screen, wherein the actuation surface (2) is controlled by means of the controller (3) such that the actuating surface (2) even in the case of a non-central actuation, is always guided in parallel to an aperture or to a housing of the device (1), wherein the actuation surface (2) is arranged in a guide frame (3), wherein the guide frame (3) is arranged in parallel to the surface and means (4, 5, 8, 9) are provided between the actuation surface (2) and the guide frame (3) and/or an aperture or a housing is provided, which causes the guide frame (3) to move at a right angle to the actuation direction (Pv) in the event of a vertical displacement (Pv) of the actuation surface (2).
H01H 13/78 - Interrupteurs ayant un organe moteur à mouvement rectiligne ou des organes adaptés pour pousser ou tirer dans une seule direction, p.ex. interrupteur à bouton-poussoir ayant une pluralité d'éléments moteurs associés à différents jeux de contacts, p.ex. claviers caractérisés par les contacts ou les sites de contact
The invention relates to a control element (1) comprising a control button (2), at least two pivoting levers (4, 5), an adjustment axis (6) connected to the control button which cooperates with the pivoting levers (4, 5) such that the levers (4, 5) are pivoted in correspondence to the motion of the adjustment axis, and means for detection of the pivot motion of the levers (4, 5). The control element (1) is characterized in that the adjustment axis (6) is arranged so as to be displaceable in parallel to the axes.
G05G 9/047 - Mécanismes de commande manuelle équipés d'un seul organe de commande travaillant avec plusieurs organes commandés, p.ex. en sélection ou simultanément l'organe de commande étant manœuvré de différentes manières indépendantes, chacune de ces manœuvres individuelles entraînant un seul organe commandé dans lesquels la manœuvre de l'organe de commande peut être effectuée de plusieurs manières simultanément l'organe de commande étant manœuvré à la main autour d'axes orthogonaux, p.ex. manches à balai
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ELECTRIC FILM POTENTIOMETER WITH IMPROVED RESISTANCE LAYER
The invention relates to an electrical film potentiometer (7) comprising a support (6) a resistance path (4) supported by the support (6), a first (1) and a second (2) connection connected to the free ends of the resistance path (4), an adjustable pickup (8) that includes a loop contact (5) that is in physical contact with the resistance path and can slide along the resistance path (4) and that is in contact with a third connection (3), wherein a continuously adjustable voltage divider is formed and the resistance path (4) contains carbon. The potentiometer (7) according to the invention is characterized in that the resistance path (4) contains carbon nanotubes.
The invention relates to a control element (1) comprising a capacitive proximity sensor system. Said control element comprises a mass electrode (2) and a sensor electrode (3) that are characterised by a directing electrode (4) that is arranged between intermediate mass electrodes (2) and sensor electrodes (3). Said sensor electrodes (3) and the directing electrodes (4) are designed and arranged in such a manner that the electric field is focused in one direction.
The invention relates to a switch and/or rotary actuator (1) comprising at least one control knob (2) that can move relative to a bezel (3) surrounding the control knob (2) from an operating position to a lowered position and vice versa. The invention is characterized in that the respective control knob (2) can move from the operating position to the lowered position when a defined adhesion force is overcome, and that the adhesion force is effected by way of elements (4, 5) that magnetically adhere to one another in the operating position.
The invention relates to a capacitive proximity sensor (1) for detecting an approach by a hand of an operator to perform a switching or control function, the sensor responding to said approach, comprising a light source (5), a display field (3) facing the operator, said display field comprising at least one translucent or transparent section (4) backlit by the light of the light source, and at least one conducting, capacitance-generating sensor layer (2a), and is characterized in that the sensor layer (2a) is translucent or transparent and is disposed in a beam path of the light from the light source (5) through the section (4) to be backlit.
Sensor arrangement (1) comprising a sensor (3) and a support (4) for the sensor (3), wherein the sensor (3) is moveably held between an operating position and an installed position at a distance therefrom, and wherein releasable locking means (23) are provided for fixing the sensor (3) at least in the maintenance positions.
The invention relates to an operating element (1) having an operating knob (2), in which the operating knob (2) is mounted so it can be pivoted about two spatial axes, and having a contact mat (5) associated with the operating knob (2), wherein said operating knob (2) is gimbal-mounted, wherein the gimbal element (13) is mounted in a guide frame (7).
The invention relates to a control element, particularly for a motor vehicle, comprising a control knob which is mounted in a housing so as to be pivotable about a center axis (M), and switching elements (S26 to S33) which can be directly or indirectly controlled by means of the control knob. The switching elements (S26 to S33) are arranged outside the main directions (N, E, S, W) of actuation of the control knob in the control element.
G05G 9/047 - Mécanismes de commande manuelle équipés d'un seul organe de commande travaillant avec plusieurs organes commandés, p.ex. en sélection ou simultanément l'organe de commande étant manœuvré de différentes manières indépendantes, chacune de ces manœuvres individuelles entraînant un seul organe commandé dans lesquels la manœuvre de l'organe de commande peut être effectuée de plusieurs manières simultanément l'organe de commande étant manœuvré à la main autour d'axes orthogonaux, p.ex. manches à balai
H01H 25/04 - Organe moteur à mouvement angulaire dans plus d'un plan, p.ex. manche à balai
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