A steering column switch for a motor vehicle includes a steering column switch housing, a switch lever, a switch gate, a spring-loaded locking pin, a locking pin sleeve, and a support part. The switch lever is pivotably mounted on the housing. The switch lever is a one-armed lever having an actuating lever arm that is pivotable against a restoring force from a stable neutral position into functional positions. A switch function is enabled upon reaching each functional position. The switch gate and the spring-loaded locking pin are inside the actuating lever arm. The spring-loaded locking pin is guided in the switch gate and brings about the restoring force. The locking pin sleeve is fixedly connected to the actuating lever arm. The support part is affixed to the housing. The spring-loaded locking pin is accommodated in the locking pin sleeve and the switch gate is fixedly connected to the support part.
B60Q 1/14 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights having dimming means
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PRESSURE-ACTUATABLE AND ROTATIONALLY ACTUATABLE OPERATING ELEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
The invention relates to a pressure-actuatable and rotationally actuatable operating element for a motor vehicle, in particular a steering wheel operating element, having a roller-shaped input element (4) which is rotatably mounted on a bearing block (3), wherein the bearing block (3) is mounted on a plurality of actuating elements (5, 5b, 5c) which correspond to a plurality of switching elements (6a, 6b, 6c), and a pressure actuation of the input element (4) actuates at least one of the switching elements. The bearing block (3) can be pivoted about two pivot axes (P1, P2) which are oriented perpendicularly to one another and which have a point of intersection (S) outside the input element (4). The bearing block (3) is positioned below the point of intersection (S) of the two pivot axes (P1, P2) on a support platform (15) on the upper face of a support (9) and is pivotably mounted, and the bearing block (3) is movably guided in a guide element (14).
H01H 19/00 - Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand
B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
A method for detecting a presence of a human hand in a gripping area of a steering wheel with the use of a capacitive sensor system is provided. The steering wheel includes a metal steering-wheel core connected to ground. The presence of the hand in a detection range of a sensor electrode arranged on the steering wheel and connected to sensor electronics brings about a change in a capacitive coupling of the sensor electrode at a reference potential. The steering-wheel core is connected to a second input of the sensor electronics. A voltage potential that is present between the connection of the steering-wheel core to the ground potential is continuously monitored by the sensor electronics. The monitored voltage potential may be used in correcting a determination of the capacitive coupling of the sensor electrode at the reference potential.
G01D 5/24 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying capacitance
A coil spring cartridge includes a cylindrical stator housing part and a rotor housing part, three flexible flat cables each having at least one electrical conductor, and a flexible flat ribbon lacking an electrical conductor. The flat cables and the flat ribbon with their respective ends are fastened on the one hand to the stator housing part and on the other hand to the rotor housing part, and are wound so tightly on the respective housing parts that a U-shaped reversal section that reverses the winding direction is formed between their ends. The flexible flat cables and the flat ribbon, when contacting each of the lateral faces of the winding gap, cooperate in their sequence of superposition and in their respective internal configuration to form a desired waveguide geometry.
B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column
H02G 11/02 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts using take-up reel or drum
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METHOD FOR DETECTING A PRESENCE OF A HUMAN HAND IN A GRIPPING AREA OF A STEERING WHEEL
A method for detecting a presence of a human hand in a gripping area of a steering wheel with the use of a capacitive sensor system is provided. The steering wheel includes a metal steering-wheel core connected to ground. The presence of the hand in a detection range of a sensor electrode arranged on the steering wheel and connected to sensor electronics brings about a change in a capacitive coupling (CHand) of the sensor electrode at a reference potential as compared with a reference state without the presence of the hand. Via a diagnostic measurement, a measure (ΔUHumid) of environmental influences (CHumid, RHumid) on capacitive and ohmic couplings between the sensor electrode and the steering-wheel core attributable to water retention in the steering wheel is determined. The measure of the environmental influences is used for correcting the determination of the capacitive coupling of the sensor electrode at the reference potential.
G01D 5/24 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying capacitance
B62D 1/06 - Rims, e.g. with heating meansRim covers
A steering wheel arrangement for a motor vehicle is provided. The steering wheel arrangement includes a steering wheel, a steering angle measuring arrangement for detecting the position of the steering wheel at a given moment, an electrical steering wheel heater, and a coil spring cassette that contains a ribbon cable through which flows an operating current of the steering wheel heater. The steering wheel arrangement further includes a current control device for the steering wheel heater. The current control device limits the operating current of the steering wheel heater depending on the detected position of the steering wheel.
A measuring arrangement for identifying an angular position of a target that is able to rotate about an axis is described, having a fixed coil arrangement, comprising a transmission coil and at least two receiver coils, and having a rotatable, electrically conductive target, wherein the transmission coil has a transmission current applied to it that induces voltage signals dependent on the angular position of the target in the receiver coils. A measurement and evaluation unit is configured to determine the angular position of the target from the amplitudes of the voltage signals. According to the invention, an expected value for the phases of the voltage signals is additionally determined from the phase of the transmission current, and the determined angular position of the target is shown to be error-free if the phases of the voltage signals match the expected value within a defined tolerance range.
G01D 3/08 - Measuring arrangements with provision for the special purposes referred to in the subgroups of this group with provision for safeguarding the apparatus, e.g. against abnormal operation, against breakdown
G01D 5/20 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying inductance, e.g. by a movable armature
Proposed is an electrical multi-way switch having an actuating lever which is movable out of its neutral position and is equipped with an actuating handle and returns into its neutral position again when an actuating force is withdrawn, wherein a permanent magnet is fastened to the actuating lever in the region of the distal end situated opposite its actuating handle, which permanent magnet cooperates with a magnetic-field-sensitive sensor device which is configured to detect the direction and the extent of an movement of the actuating lever. According to the invention, the electrical multi-way switch is characterized in that the actuating lever is mounted, by means of a joint, on a housing inside which the sensor device is fitted, in that the distal end of the actuating lever is surrounded by an electrical coil, and in that, by pulsed energization of the coil, a force pulse can be imparted to the permanent magnet, which results in haptic feedback by means of an actuating lever movement that is perceptible to the operator.
the cardan joint comprises a shifting piece (9) mounted rotatably about a first axis (A1) in the housing (1) and a frame piece (10) mounted rotatably about a second axis (A2) on this shifting piece (9), and in that the frame piece (10) is formed in one part with the gearshift lever (2).
B60Q 1/14 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights having dimming means
B60K 35/10 - Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
B60K 35/60 - Instruments characterised by their location or relative disposition in or on vehicles
The invention relates to a coil spring cassette comprising a stationary stator housing part and a rotatable rotor housing part, between which a coil gap is formed in which a flexible flat cable that has electric conductors and a flexible ribbon cable are arranged in such a manner that the flat cable and the ribbon cable are wound in opposite directions such that a respective first section of the flat cable and the ribbon cable rests against the inner lateral surface of the stator housing part and a respective second section rests against the outer lateral surface of the rotor housing part such that a U-shaped turning section which reverses the winding direction is formed between the two respective sections of the flat cable and the ribbon cable. The invention is characterized in that the ribbon cable is designed as a thin steel strip, and a permanent magnet is installed in the region of the outer lateral surface of the rotor housing part such that the permanent magnet exerts an attractive effect on the ribbon cable section resting thereon.
B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column
A coil spring cassette with a cylindrical stator housing part and a rotor housing part, with a flexible flat cable, having at least one electrical conductor, and a flexible flat ribbon which with their respective ends are fastened on the one hand to the stator housing part and on the other hand to the rotor housing part and are wound so tightly on the respective housing parts that a U-shaped turning portion that reverses the direction of winding is formed between their ends, is characterized according to the invention in that at least three flexible flat cables and three flat ribbons, bearing on each of the lateral faces of the winding gap, cooperate in their sequence of superposition and in their respective internal configuration to form a desired waveguide geometry.
B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column
H02G 11/00 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts
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DEVICE FOR PROVIDING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE CONNECTION BETWEEN TWO CONTACT POINTS WHICH CAN BE MOVED LINEARLY RELATIVE TO ONE ANOTHER
According to the invention, a device for providing an electrically conductive connection between two contact points which can be moved linearly relative to one another is designed such that a first contact point is electrically connected to a first end of a first cable and a second contact point is electrically connected to a first end of a second cable, wherein the respective second ends of the first and second cable are electrically connected to one another at a cable connection point, wherein the first cable can be unwound from a drum counter to the force of a return apparatus, said drum forming a rotor part of a coil spring arrangement, which rotor part is arranged to rotate about its longitudinal axis coaxially with a fixed cylindrical stator part of said coil spring arrangement, wherein the second cable is formed by at least one flat-strip cable which is arranged in a winding gap delimited by the outer lateral face of the stator part and the inner lateral face of the rotor part in such a manner that its first end is fastened to the stator part and its second end is fastened to the rotor part.
B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column
H02G 11/02 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts using take-up reel or drum
A steering column switch (100) for a motor vehicle is provided. The steering column switch comprises a carrier part (6) and an actuating lever arm (2) which is pivotally mounted to the carrier part. The steering column switch also comprises a shift gate (3) which is fixed relative to the actuating lever arm and a spring-loaded detent pin (4) which is accommodated within a sleeve (5) of the carrier part and which engages a cam surface (8) of the shift gate. The shift gate, carrier part and spring-loaded detent pin are located at least partly within an interior of the actuating lever arm. The steering column switch further comprises an electronics module (10) which is located within the interior of the actuating lever arm and which is fixed relative to the actuating lever arm for movement with the actuating lever arm.
B60Q 1/14 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights having dimming means
H01H 25/04 - Operating part movable angularly in more than one plane, e.g. joystick
The invention relates to a steering column switch for a motor vehicle comprising at least one switch lever pivotably mounted on a steering column switch housing (1), comprising an actuating lever arm (2) which can be pivoted against a restoring force from a stable neutral position into at least one functional position, wherein a respective associated function is selected when each functional position is reached, and wherein the restoring force is brought about by a spring-loaded locking pin (4) guided in a switching gate (3), wherein the switch lever is in the form of a single-arm lever, and wherein the switching gate (3) and the locking pin (4) are arranged inside the actuating lever arm (2). According to the invention, the spring-loaded locking pin (4) is accommodated in a locking pin sleeve (5) securely connected to the actuating lever arm (2) and the switching gate (3) is securely connected to a supporting part (6) fixed to the steering column switch housing (1).
B60Q 1/14 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights having dimming means
H01H 21/50 - Driving mechanisms with indexing or latching means, e.g. indexing by ball and springDriving mechanisms with means to ensure stopping at intermediate operative positions
H01H 25/04 - Operating part movable angularly in more than one plane, e.g. joystick
G05G 1/04 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by pivoting movement, e.g. levers
G05G 5/06 - Means for preventing, limiting or returning the movements of parts of a control mechanism, e.g. locking controlling member for holding members in one or a limited number of definite positions only
The invention relates to an electrical device having a housing and an electrical terminal on a housing wall of the housing, having a plug housing of a plug connector that rests against the front side of the housing wall and has electrical contact elements that are electrically connected to connecting pins leading into the interior of the housing, wherein the electrical connection has capacitive interference suppression elements for filtering electromagnetic interference, wherein the housing wall has an opening between its front side and its rear side, wherein a peripheral collar is moulded inside the opening, wherein a printed circuit board rests against the peripheral collar and is connected to the peripheral collar, wherein the printed circuit board carries the capacitive, interference suppression elements and electrical connection elements, and wherein the electrical connection elements establish electrical connections between conductor tracks of the printed circuit board and between contact elements of the plug connector in order to achieve electromagnetic shielding.
H01R 12/58 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals terminals for insertion into holes
H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
H01R 13/6466 - Means for preventing cross-talk by adding capacitive elements on substrates, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB]
H01R 13/6596 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a metal grounding panel
H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
H01R 13/7195 - Structural association with built-in electrical component specially adapted for high frequency, e.g. with filters with planar filters with openings for contacts
H01R 13/74 - Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall for mounting coupling parts in openings of a panel
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SWITCH LEVER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING A CONTROL MEMBER
The invention relates to a switch lever (L) comprising an arm (B) having one end attachable to the steering wheel area of a motor vehicle, and a control member at a free end of the arm, characterised in that the control member (1) comprises: a casing (3), a removable shell (2) mounted around the casing (3), an elastic return means (41) and a reversible retaining means retaining the shell around the casing, the retaining means comprising at least one portion (400) movable between an active retaining position and a retracted position by cooperation with the elastic return means, pusher means (5, 51) of the shell configured to push the shell when it is released from the retaining means.
The invention relates to a steering wheel arrangement for a motor vehicle, comprising a steering wheel, a steering angle measuring arrangement for detecting the steering wheel position at a given moment, an electrical steering wheel heater, and a coil spring cassette that contains at least one ribbon cable through which flows the operating current of said electrical steering wheel heater, wherein a current control device is provided for the steering wheel heater which limits the operating current of the electrical steering wheel heater depending on the steering wheel position that was detected.
HandHand) of the sensor electrode (4) with a reference potential compared to a reference state without the presence of the hand (1), with a metal core (5) of the steering wheel being connected to a ground potential (GND). According to the invention, the method is characterised in that a diagnosis of the connection of the steering wheel core (5) to the ground potential (GND) is carried out during runtime by connecting at least a first contact point (5.1) of the steering wheel core (5) to a second input (3.2) of the sensor electronics unit (3), which continuously monitors the applied potential.
The invention relates to a method for producing a composite component (1) with a polyurethane surface and a decorative and/or functional film (5) for a motor vehicle, consisting of the following method steps: providing a first tool half (2) of an injection moulding tool, which tool half has an open cavity (3), placing the rear side of the film onto a second tool half (4) of the injection moulding tool, wherein the second tool half supports the film over its entire contact surface, joining the second tool half to the first tool half, wherein the front side of the film completely covers the open side of the cavity of the first tool half, injecting a first reactive material (10) into the cavity of the first tool half, waiting for the first reactive material to cure, removing the second tool half, joining a further second tool half (6), which has a further cavity, to the rear side of the film, injecting a second reactive material (11) into the cavity of the further second tool half, waiting for the second reactive material to cure, separating the first tool half from the further second tool half and removing the composite component, and optionally: removing overhanging portions (9) of the film.
A matrix transformer includes a magnetic core structure and windings. The magnetic core structure includes magnetic legs and a pair of spaced-apart magnetic plates that are connected together by the magnetic legs. The windings are wrapped around the magnetic legs and have electric current flow directions which cause magnetic fluxes within the magnetic core structure that cancel out in a middle region of each magnetic plate thereby leaving the middle region of each magnetic plate to be a magnetic field-free zone. A first one of the magnetic plates has a recess extending through its middle region within its magnetic field-free zone. A cooling pin connected to a heat sink is insertable through the recess.
The invention relates to a device for providing an electrically conductive connection between two contact points which can be moved linearly relative to each other. According to the invention, the device is designed with an elongated housing with two distal ends, wherein a first contact point is arranged on one housing longitudinal face in a stationary manner, and a second contact point is arranged on the housing longitudinal face lying opposite thereto in a moveable manner in the direction of the longitudinal extension of the housing. The interior of the housing is equipped with at least two flat-ribbon cables, the respective ends of which are rigidly connected to the first contact point and to the second contact point. A first flat-ribbon cable has a first U-shaped turning section facing in the direction of the first distal end of the housing, a second flat-ribbon cable has a second U-shaped turning section facing in the direction of the second distal end of the housing, and a spacer is provided between the two U-shaped turning sections, said spacer specifying a minimum spacing between the sections.
H02G 11/00 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts
B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column
B60N 2/00 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
H01R 12/91 - Coupling devices allowing relative movement between coupling parts e.g. floating or self aligning
H01R 41/00 - Non-rotary current collectors for maintaining contact between moving and stationary parts of an electric circuit
A steering column switch includes a switch lever, a switch piece, a slide, a magnet, and a magnet sensor. The switch lever is pivotable in perpendicular directions. The switch piece is pivotable about the first axis. The switch lever has an end piece pivotably mounted in the switch piece so that the switch lever is pivotable about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. The end piece bears a latching sleeve that is engageable into a detent cam at different positions. The slide is mounted on the switch piece so that the slide is linearly displaceable parallel to the first axis and follows switch lever movement about the second axis. The magnet and the magnet sensor are positionable relative to one another via switch lever movements. The magnet is connected to the slide and swivels with the switch piece as the switch piece swivels about the first axis.
B60Q 1/14 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights having dimming means
H03K 17/97 - Switches controlled by moving an element forming part of the switch using a magnetic movable element
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Electronic device having display carrier including display with transparent castable polymer material overlaying the display carrier and the display
An electronic device includes a display carrier, a layer of transparent castable polymer material, and a display. The display carrier has an opening and an outer side. The layer of polymer material is on the outer side of the display carrier. The display is arranged within or beneath the aperture of the display carrier. The outer side of the display carrier and the aperture are flooded or over-molded with the polymer material.
The invention relates to a mechanical lever-returning system for the switching lever of a turn signal switch in a motor vehicle, comprising a joint plate (3), which is coupled to the switching lever and which bears two latching pawls (4, 6), which each block a release cam (5, 5', 5a, 5b) in one direction and let the release cam pass in the opposite direction, the release cam being coupled to the steering column, wherein: the switching lever or a switching piece (1) connected to the switching lever is coupled to a rotatably mounted driver (2) by means of a rotary joint (20); the joint plate (3) is floatingly mounted on the driver (2); and the two latching pawls (4, 6) are held, by means of respective returning springs (7, 8), in an initial position, from which the latching pawls can be deflected only in one direction of rotation, the returning springs (7, 8) being deflected as a result.
B60Q 1/42 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating change of drive direction having automatic return to inoperative position due to steering-wheel position
Described is an assembly for cooling a high-voltage part, comprising a high-voltage part which is arranged on a circuit substrate and is coupled to a heat sink, a gap filler material and an insulation layer being arranged between the high-voltage part and the heat sink, the insulation layer being coated on both sides with a gap filler material.
An axially resilient press-in contact pin includes a metal body and an electrically conductive, elastic element. The metal body includes a pin-shaped section and a press-in spring. The press-in spring is on a first end of the pin-shaped section. The elastic element surrounds at least portions of the pin-shaped section and extends beyond a second end (i.e., free end region) of the pin-shaped section.
H01R 13/00 - Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups or
H01R 13/17 - Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure the spring member being on the pin
H01R 13/24 - Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilientContacts for co-operating by abutting resiliently mounted
H01R 13/635 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for disengagement only by mechanical pressure, e.g. spring force
A rotary actuator assembly includes a rotary actuator having a rotary body on a capacitively-sensing detection surface of the touch panel. A sensor ring coupled to the rotary body includes on a first ring surface includes alternately arranged contact surfaces and insulating surfaces and on a second ring surface includes a circumferential metal surface that is electrically connected to the contact surfaces. A sliding contact includes a contact pad and a contact spring connected together. The contact pad forms an electrical contact point fixed at a position of the detection surface. The contact spring contacts the contact surfaces and the insulating surfaces in alternation as the sensor ring rotates with rotation of the rotary body whereby a variable electrical signal is generated at the contact point. The electrical signal is detectable by the touch panel and the touch panel includes a mutual capacitance touch sensor assembly.
G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
G06F 3/039 - Accessories therefor, e.g. mouse pads
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
The invention describes a matrix transformer, comprising a body which is composed of soft-magnetic material and forms a closed magnetic circuit through openings in at least one printed circuit board, wherein the body has a plurality of magnetic limbs which are surrounded by current-carrying turns, wherein the body has two parallel magnetic plates on either side of the printed circuit board, the magnetic limbs connecting said magnetic plates to one another, wherein the turns, owing to a suitably selected winding direction, each form at least one magnetic field-free zone in the magnetic plates, and wherein a recess is made within the magnetic field-free zone in at least one magnetic plate, a cooling pin which is connected to a heat sink being guided through said recess as far as a surface of the printed circuit board.
A floating seat may have at least one seat shell with a seat surface region and a backrest region. The seat may also have a base element on which the seat shell is arranged in an adjustable manner, and an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the seat shell relative to the base element and/or a seat base. The adjustment mechanism has at least one adjustment unit for adjusting the seat shell and at least one drive unit which is designed to lock the base element and the seat shell in place in a self-locking manner. The lock can be released by a force introduced into the adjustment unit by an occupant sitting in the seat shell via said seat shell as well as by a force introduced into the adjustment unit by the drive unit.
B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
B60N 2/08 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable characterised by the locking device
B60N 2/10 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable tiltable
B60N 2/14 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable rotatable, e.g. to permit easy access
The invention relates to a coil spring cassette, comprising a stationary stator part and a rotor part which is rotatably arranged relative thereto, and a flat ribbon cable which is mechanically fixed to the stator part and the rotor part and which establishes an electrical connection between the stator part and the rotor part, the flat ribbon cable having at least one notch on at least one lateral edge section.
B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column
A charging system for direct current (DC) charging of a traction battery of an electric vehicle includes a stationary charging station and a portable module. The stationary charging station is connectable to a three-phase alternating current (AC) power supply operable for supplying first, second, and third phases of AC current. The stationary charging station has second and third AC/DC converters for the second and third phases of AC current, respectively. The portable module is removably connectable to the stationary charging station. The portable module has a first AC/DC converter for the first phase of AC current.
B60L 53/35 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from AC mains by converters
B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
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Decorative functional component having a transparent partial surface
A decorative functional component with a transparent partial surface includes a substrate and a flat cover body. The substrate is of a first plastic material and has a recess. The cover body is of a transparent second plastic material and covers the recess of the substrate. The substrate and the cover body are connected together by a loose form-fit connection. The substrate and the cover body and are jointly coated with a low viscosity curing transparent plastic flooded thereon.
B32B 3/00 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B32B 3/04 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by a layer folded at the edge, e.g. over another layer
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
A functional component having a button function includes a support component, a film, and an electrical switching element. The support component has a recess. The film covers the recess. The electrical switching element is situated below the recess and is actuatable by pressure being exerted on the film in the area above the recess. A ring-shaped or hollow cylindrical body is situated along an inner edge surface of the recess and is in contact with the film.
H01H 13/705 - Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard with contacts carried by or formed from layers in a multilayer structure, e.g. membrane switches characterised by construction, mounting or arrangement of operating parts, e.g. push-buttons or keys
Described is an electronic device comprising a display carrier on which a display is arranged and which is provided, on its outer face, with a layer made of a transparent castable polymer material, the display carrier having an aperture, within or below which the display is arranged, the outer face of the display carrier and the aperture being flooded or overmolded with the castable polymer material.
A system for conductively charging a motor vehicle includes a charging device and a receiving device. The charging device has an electrical contacting unit and a lifting device operable for axially moving the contacting unit between retracted and extended positions. The receiving device has a receiving chamber for receiving the contacting unit inserted therein when the contacting unit is moved to an extended position. The contacting unit has a cylindrical or truncated cone body and includes an electrical contact ring extending around a lateral surface of the body of the contacting unit. The receiving device includes a radially position-able electrical contact element along the receiving chamber. When the contact element is in one radial position while the contacting unit is inserted into the receiving chamber the contact element electrically contacts the contact ring and mechanically fixes the contacting unit to the receiving device inside the receiving chamber.
The invention relates to a steering column switch for a motor vehicle, comprising a switch lever (1), which can be pivoted in two directions that are perpendicular to each other; a switch piece (3) which is pivotally mounted about a first axis (4), wherein the switch lever (1) is pivotally mounted in the switch piece (3) about a second axis (5) arranged perpendicularly to the first axis (4), and the switch lever (1) has a spring-loaded latching sleeve (6) at one end piece (15), said latching sleeve being latchable into a latching cam (7) at different positions; and at least one magnet (8) and at least one magnet sensor (9) which can be positioned relative to each other by moving the switch lever (1). The at least one magnet (8) is rigidly connected to a slide (10) which is movably mounted on the switch piece (3) in a linear manner parallel to the first axis (4), and the at least one magnet (8) pivots together with the switch piece (3) when the switch piece is pivoted about the first axis (4) thereof.
B60Q 1/14 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights having dimming means
B60Q 1/42 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating change of drive direction having automatic return to inoperative position due to steering-wheel position
An electric pushbutton switch includes a guide housing, a switching element having a haptic element that produces a pressure point and a return spring that generates a restoring force, an actuator for actuating the switching element, and a resilient tolerance compensation element arranged between the guide housing and the actuator. The switching element being stationary relative to the guide housing and the actuator being movable relative to the guide housing. The actuator actuates the switching element against the restoring force when the actuator is moved relative to the guide housing in an actuating direction of the actuator towards the switching element. The resilient tolerance compensation element is arranged between the guide housing and the actuator. The resilient compensation element has a spring force directed in the actuating direction of the actuator towards the switching element and opposite the restoring force of the return spring of the switching element.
H01H 13/30 - Snap-action arrangements depending upon deformation of elastic members using compression or extension of coil springs one end of spring transmitting movement to the contact member when the other end is moved by the operating part
H01H 13/52 - Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a single operating member the contact returning to its original state immediately upon removal of operating force, e.g. bell push switch
A beverage dispensing system for a vehicle includes a beverage dispenser and a drinking vessel. The beverage dispenser includes a nozzle having an upwardly directed nozzle tube for dispensing a beverage liquid. The drinking vessel is connectable to the nozzle tube and is fillable with the beverage liquid from a bottom side of the drinking vessel. The drinking vessel has a hollow dome which is opened on its bottom and top sides and is formed by a central section of the bottom side of the drinking vessel extending into the drinking vessel interior. The hollow dome is pushed onto the nozzle tube for the drinking vessel to be filled with the beverage liquid from its bottom side. The drinking vessel may be a cylindrical or truncated conical mug in which the central section of its bottom side is curved into the drinking vessel interior to form the hollow dome.
The invention relates to an electrical shifting device for a motor vehicle having an operating handle, which is mounted pivotably about two axes which are perpendicular to one another, and which handle can be brought into various shift positions, wherein a central, latching position and further latching positions of the operating handle are defined by mechanical return means, characterised in that the bearing point of the operating handle is formed by concentric spherical shell portions which engage in one another, the common sphere centre point of which lies above the operating handle and forms the intersection point of the two pivot axes.
A voltage converter for direct current includes a power converter circuit having a transformer, a switch converter bridge on a primary-side of the transformer, and a full-bridge rectifier on a secondary side of the transformer. The full-bridge rectifier has first and second rectifier branches. A capacitor is asymmetrically connected to the second rectifier branch.
H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
H02M 3/00 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output
H02M 7/5388 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration with asymmetrical configuration of switches
An electrical multidirectional force sensor includes a sensor element having a sensor pin and a sensor plate and a circuit board. The sensor pin is movable in at least two actuation directions. The sensor plate is integrally connected to multiple strip-shaped support elements. Each strip-shaped support element has an end portion with an opening. The sensor plate and the strip-shaped support elements are cut free in one piece from a metal plate. The sensor plate is connected to the sensor pin to move relative to the circuit board in correspondence with movement of the sensor pin.
G01L 1/14 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in capacitance or inductance of electrical elements, e.g. by measuring variations of frequency of electrical oscillators
G01D 5/24 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying capacitance
A seat adjustment switch includes a multidirectional force sensor, a carrier plate, and a button cap. The multidirectional force sensor is arranged on the carrier plate and includes a sensor pin. The sensor pin is pivotable via which the multidirectional force sensor is actuatable. The button cap is connected to the sensor pin. The button cap serves as an actuating element operable by an operator for pivoting the sensor pin in order to actuate the multidirectional force sensor. The carrier plate includes a receiving sleeve that is integrally formed with the carrier plate and is connected to other portions of the carrier plate via flexible regions, the sensor pin is guided through the receiving sleeve for the multidirectional force sensor to be arranged on the carrier plate. The button cap forms a form-fit connection with the receiving sleeve.
B60N 2/90 - Details or parts not otherwise provided for
B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
G05G 9/047 - Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks
A coil spring cassette includes a stator housing part and a rotor housing part that is rotatable relative to the stator housing part about a longitudinal axis. The stator housing part and the rotor housing part together form therebetween a first chamber and a second chamber at respective positions along the longitudinal axis. A first flat cable with a reversal of winding direction is arranged in the first chamber. A second flat cable with a uniform winding direction is arranged in the second chamber.
H01R 39/00 - Rotary current collectors, distributors or interrupters
H02G 11/00 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts
B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column
H02K 3/46 - Fastening of windings on the stator or rotor structure
Described is an axially resilient pressing contact pin comprising a metal body that includes a pressing spring and a pin-type section, at least some portions of which are surrounded by an electrically conductive, flexible element, the flexible element extending beyond the free end region of the pin-type section.
H01R 12/58 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals terminals for insertion into holes
H01R 13/24 - Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilientContacts for co-operating by abutting resiliently mounted
H01R 12/85 - Coupling devices connected with low or zero insertion force contact pressure producing means, contacts activated after insertion of printed circuits or like structures
H01R 13/17 - Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure the spring member being on the pin
H01R 12/79 - Coupling devices for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures connecting to rigid printed circuits or like structures
The invention relates to a rotary actuator assembly comprising a rotary actuator situated on a capacitively sensing detection surface of a touch panel, wherein the rotary actuator comprises a stator that forms at least one electrical contact point which abuts a fixed position of the detection surface, wherein a rotary body is rotatably mounted on the stator and is coupled to a sensor ring that can be rotated counter to the stator, the position changes of which sensor ring generate variable electrical signals at the at least one contact point, which signals can be detected by the touch panel, wherein the sensor ring alternately comprises, on a first ring surface over the circumference thereof, contact surfaces and insulating surfaces which can be contacted by at least one contact spring that is fixed on the stator, and wherein the at least one contact spring is in each case electrically connected to a contact point, wherein the touch panel comprises a "mutual capacitance touch sensor" assembly, and wherein the sensor ring comprises, on a second ring surface, a circumferential metal surface that is electrically connected to the contact surfaces of the first ring surface.
G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
G01D 5/241 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying capacitance by relative movement of capacitor electrodes
H03K 17/975 - Switches controlled by moving an element forming part of the switch using a capacitive movable element
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Flat plug-in connector arrangement and flat contact for the flat plug-in connector arrangement
A flat plug-in connector assembly includes a flat contact, a mating plug connector, and a contact chamber. The flat contact has a middle strip having opposite first and second sides and further has a first end that forms a blade contact section. The mating plug connector includes a pair of contact springs for accommodating the blade contact section. The flat contact further includes first and second spring arms for damping relative movements between the blade contact section and the contact springs. The first and second spring arms are integrally formed in one piece at the first and second sides of the flat contact. The first and second spring arms have first and second free end sections in a form of first and second detent hooks. The flat contact is inserted in the contact chamber with the first and second detent hooks being displaceable supported in the contact chamber.
A capacitive sensor system for touch detection includes a sensor surface, a first sensor electrode, a second sensor electrode, and an evaluation device. The sensor electrodes are both situated on and border the sensor surface. The first sensor electrode has a first closed conductor loop and the second sensor electrode has a second closed conductor loop. The first closed conductor loop surrounds the second closed conductor loop without the closed conductor loops touching each other. Each sensor electrode generates a sensor signal that depends on a position of a touch of an object on the sensor surface relative to the closed conductor loop of the sensor electrode. The evaluation device detects the touch based on a comparison of a ratio value to a threshold value, wherein the ratio value is a ratio of (i) a difference and (ii) a sum of the sensor signals.
Described is a decorative functional component having a transparent partial surface, having a plastic substrate that is made of a first plastic material and has a recess, and a flat covering body that is made of a transparent second plastic material and covers or fills the recess of the plastic substrate, wherein the plastic substrate and the covering body are joined by a loose locking fit and are jointly coated, by flooding, with a low-viscosity curing transparent plastic.
The invention relates to a functional component having a key function, comprising: a hard support component which has at least one recess; a film which covers the recess of the support component; and a mechanically operable electric switch element, which is arranged below the recess and can be operated by exerting pressure on the film in the region above the recess, wherein an annular or hollow cylindrical body is arranged along the inner edge surface of the recess and in contact with the film.
H01H 9/04 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof casings
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
The invention relates to a system for conductively charging a motor vehicle, having a charging apparatus with a lifting device, which is designed as a scissor lift table, can be adjusted by means of a motor and can vertically position an electrical contacting unit, and having a receiving apparatus, arranged on a motor vehicle, for the contacting unit, wherein: the contacting unit is in the shape of a cylinder or a truncated cone and has, running around its lateral surface, a plurality of contact rings; the receiving apparatus has a receiving chamber for the contacting unit; the receiving apparatus has a plurality of radially positionable contact elements around the receiving chamber, which contact elements, in one position, make electrical contact with the contact rings of the contacting unit inserted in the receiving chamber and, at the same time, mechanically fix the contacting unit to the receiving apparatus inside the receiving chamber; the position of the contact elements is controlled by a vehicle-side control apparatus; and the charging apparatus has means with which the charging apparatus can mechanically preload the contacting unit fixed in the receiving apparatus in an axial direction.
The invention relates to a charging system for DC charging of the traction battery of an electrically powered motor vehicle, comprising a stationary charging station, which is connected to a three-phase AC voltage or a three-phase alternating current supply network, an AC/DC converter being provided for each of the three phases, characterised according to the invention in that the AC/DC converter for one of the three phases is designed as part of a portable module which can be removed from the charging station, which module is provided with a housing which can be separated from the charging station and in which further electronic components are provided which supplement this to provide an autonomous, single-phase charger.
B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
B60L 53/10 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from AC mains by converters
B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
The invention relates to an electric push-button switch comprising a mechanical switching element having a haptic element which produces a pressure point and has a restoring spring which generates a restoring force, said switch also comprising an actuating element which is movable relative to a guide housing and by which, during a movement, the switching element which is stationary relative to the guide housing is actuated against the restoring force, at least one resilient element for compensating for tolerances being arranged between the guide housing and the actuating element, the action of the spring force of said resilient element being directed in the direction of actuation of the actuating element and against the restoring force of the switching element.
H01H 13/30 - Snap-action arrangements depending upon deformation of elastic members using compression or extension of coil springs one end of spring transmitting movement to the contact member when the other end is moved by the operating part
H01H 13/52 - Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a single operating member the contact returning to its original state immediately upon removal of operating force, e.g. bell push switch
H01H 13/06 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof casings
The invention relates to a beverage dispensing system for a motor vehicle having a beverage dispenser (10), which has an upwards directed nozzle tube (22) for dispensing a beverage liquid (40), and a drinking vessel (30), which can be connected to the nozzle tube of the beverage dispenser and can be filled with the beverage liquid from its bottom surface, wherein the drinking vessel is designed as an approximately cylindrical or approximately frustoconical beaker, in which a central section of the bottom surface is curved into the interior of the drinking vessel and forms a hollow dome (34) open on both sides, which is pushed onto the nozzle tube of the beverage dispenser to fill the drinking vessel.
According to the invention, a flexible electrical flat ribbon cable comprising at least one electrical conductor which is arranged between two insulating covering films, wherein an electrically conductive layer of flat design is applied as a coupling area to the outer side of at least one of the two covering films, is characterized in that measures for reducing the capacitance per unit length of the capacitor which is formed by the electrical conductor and the coupling area are taken while retaining the geometry of the electrical flat ribbon cable and the material of the insulating covering films.
H02G 11/02 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts using take-up reel or drum
B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column
A capacitive measuring system includes capacitive sensors and an evaluation circuit having a multiplexer, a synchronous rectifier, a sinusoidal signal generator, and a reference voltage divider. The capacitive sensors are acted on by a mono-frequency voltage signal generated by the sinusoidal signal generator, output signals of the capacitive sensors are transmitted in alternation to the synchronous rectifier via the multiplexer, and signal amplification of output signals of the synchronous rectifier are calibrated as a function of an activatable reference impedance. The synchronous rectifier is formed by a MOS semiconductor switch. A source-drain section of the MOS semiconductor switch forms a shunt that is controlled by the mono-frequency voltage signal. A channel of the multiplexer is provided for transmitting a calibration signal, generated by the reference voltage divider, to the synchronous rectifier alternately with the output signals of the capacitive sensors.
G01D 5/24 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying capacitance
B60R 21/015 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting the presence or position of passengers, passenger seats or child seats, e.g. for disabling triggering
G01R 27/26 - Measuring inductance or capacitanceMeasuring quality factor, e.g. by using the resonance methodMeasuring loss factorMeasuring dielectric constants
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Method for determining the deflection of the actuator of a capacitive multipath force sensor module
A capacitive multipath force sensor module includes a movable actuator, first and second stationary capacitor plates, and a central capacitor plate connected to the actuator and positioned between the stationary plates. The central plate moves by a same amount toward one stationary plate and away from the other stationary plate when the actuator is moved. In multiple successive cycles, while the first stationary plate is held at ground, (i) the central plate and the second stationary plate are connected to a voltage and (ii) are then disconnected from the voltage with the central plate being connected to a capacitor having a known capacitance value to thereby enable a charge quantity stored on the central plate to be transferred to the capacitor. After a predefined number of cycles, a voltage of the capacitor, which is indicative of an amount of movement of the actuator, is measured.
H03K 17/975 - Switches controlled by moving an element forming part of the switch using a capacitive movable element
G01D 5/24 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying capacitance
G01L 1/14 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in capacitance or inductance of electrical elements, e.g. by measuring variations of frequency of electrical oscillators
An operating arrangement for a vehicle includes a steering column retractable into and extendable out of a dashboard, a steering shaft that is retractable and extendable relative to the steering column, a steering wheel on an end of the steering shaft, and a steering column module arranged on the steering column between the steering wheel and the dashboard. The steering column module has a screen positioned behind the steering wheel. In a manual vehicle driving mode, the steering column is extended out of the dashboard to position the steering wheel and the steering column module away from the dashboard. In an automatic (or autonomous) vehicle mode, the steering column is retracted into the dashboard to position the steering column module against the dashboard and the steering shaft is retracted relative to the steering column to position the steering wheel adjacent the dashboard with the screen resting against the steering wheel.
A switching device for actuating drive elements includes first switching elements situated on a housing surface to be actuatable by fingers of a person and a second switching element situated on a housing surface to be actuatable by a palm, a palm heel, or a thumb of the person. The first and second switching elements are formed by touch surface sensors without switching contacts. In one variation, actuation of one of the first switching elements causes actuation of a corresponding one of the drive elements only when the second switching element is actuated during the actuation of the one of the first switching elements. In another variation, simultaneous actuation of one of the first switching elements and the second switching element causes a drive element corresponding to the one of the first switching elements to be actuated according to a function corresponding to the second switching element.
A method for determining a time of contact of a capacitive sensor includes continuously measuring a capacitance value of the capacitive sensor and processing the measured capacitance value into a digital sensor signal. The sensor signal is filtered to output a filter signal. Initial dynamics of the filter signal are identified upon the filter signal exceeding a first set filter threshold value. A time at which the filter signal falls below a second set filter threshold value is determined as being a potential time of contact of the capacitive sensor. An actual time of contact of the capacitive sensor is determined when the sensor signal relative to an offset of the sensor signal exceeds a sensor signal threshold value. The offset of the sensor signal is a value of the sensor signal prior to the contact of the capacitive sensor.
A housing includes a cup-shaped, plastic housing case; a cooling channel guided in the housing case for fluid cooling of an electric or electronic device situated in an interior of the housing case; and a planar shielding body integrated into the housing case and traversing walls of the housing case for shielding from electromagnetic radiation. The shielding body is a metallic wire cage or trough. The cooling channel is a metallic tubing. The shielding body and the cooling channel are connected to form a frame-like, pre-assembled assembly. The pre-assembled assembly, consisting of the shielding body and the cooling channel, is extrusion-coated with a plastic or encapsulated in a plastic to form the housing case.
A control element for roof or window adjustment in a motor vehicle includes a surface and a sensor. The surface has an introduced recess and a surface portion. The surface portion is connected to the surface in a gap-free manner above the recess. The surface portion only partially covers the recess. The sensor is formed within the surface portion or is arranged onto the bottom side thereof to detect deformations of the surface portion.
A method for detecting contact of a capacitive sensor includes transferring charge quantities in multiple successive cycles from the capacitive sensor to an integration capacitor having a known capacitance value. A voltage of the integration capacitor is measured. The measured voltage is processed to generate a sensor amplitude that is indicative of a capacitance value of the capacitive sensor. Contact of the capacitive sensor is detected based on a temporal behavior of the sensor amplitude. For instance, contact of the capacitive sensor is detected based on the rate of change of the sensor amplitude.
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
G01R 27/26 - Measuring inductance or capacitanceMeasuring quality factor, e.g. by using the resonance methodMeasuring loss factorMeasuring dielectric constants
An electromagnetic feedback actuator for an operating element includes an electromagnet, a magnet armature, and a metal body. The electromagnet includes a magnetic coil and a magnetic core. The magnet armature is moveable relative to the electromagnet. The operating element includes an actuating element (e.g., touch surface, sensor surface). The magnet armature is mechanically coupled to the operating element to provide a force pulse to the operating element in response to contact with, or pressure actuation on, an actuating element of the operating element. The electromagnet is arranged in the metal body. The metal body, in integral fashion, forms the magnet armature, a magnet yoke for the magnetic core of the electromagnet, and a holder for the electromagnet. An arrangement includes at least one such electromagnetic feedback actuator coupled to an operating element.
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
H01H 13/85 - Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by ergonomic functions, e.g. for miniature keyboardsSwitches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by operational sensory functions, e.g. sound feedback characterised by tactile feedback features
G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
H01F 7/08 - ElectromagnetsActuators including electromagnets with armatures
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
G01R 27/26 - Measuring inductance or capacitanceMeasuring quality factor, e.g. by using the resonance methodMeasuring loss factorMeasuring dielectric constants
H03K 17/955 - Proximity switches using a capacitive detector
G01D 5/24 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying capacitance
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