EP1732096B1 - Rocking lever control device with reduced angular displacement - Google Patents

Rocking lever control device with reduced angular displacement Download PDF

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EP1732096B1
EP1732096B1 EP06290882A EP06290882A EP1732096B1 EP 1732096 B1 EP1732096 B1 EP 1732096B1 EP 06290882 A EP06290882 A EP 06290882A EP 06290882 A EP06290882 A EP 06290882A EP 1732096 B1 EP1732096 B1 EP 1732096B1
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Tony Belet
Laurent Janicot
Emmanuel Maneyrol
Jean-François Mourgaud
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H23/00—Tumbler or rocker switches, i.e. switches characterised by being operated by rocking an operating member in the form of a rocker button
    • H01H23/02—Details
    • H01H23/12—Movable parts; Contacts mounted thereon
    • H01H23/16—Driving mechanisms
    • H01H23/162—Driving mechanisms incorporating links interconnecting tumbler and contact arm
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H23/00—Tumbler or rocker switches, i.e. switches characterised by being operated by rocking an operating member in the form of a rocker button
    • H01H23/02—Details
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H23/00—Tumbler or rocker switches, i.e. switches characterised by being operated by rocking an operating member in the form of a rocker button
    • H01H23/02—Details
    • H01H23/12—Movable parts; Contacts mounted thereon
    • H01H23/14—Tumblers
    • H01H23/141—Tumblers provided with extensions, e.g. for actuation by a child
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H23/00—Tumbler or rocker switches, i.e. switches characterised by being operated by rocking an operating member in the form of a rocker button
    • H01H23/02—Details
    • H01H23/12—Movable parts; Contacts mounted thereon
    • H01H23/16—Driving mechanisms
    • H01H23/168—Driving mechanisms using cams
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H23/00—Tumbler or rocker switches, i.e. switches characterised by being operated by rocking an operating member in the form of a rocker button
    • H01H23/24—Tumbler or rocker switches, i.e. switches characterised by being operated by rocking an operating member in the form of a rocker button with two operating positions
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H9/00—Details of switching devices, not covered by groups H01H1/00 - H01H7/00
    • H01H9/20—Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms
    • H01H9/26—Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms for interlocking two or more switches

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  • the invention relates, in general, to mechanical control devices and in particular those used in electrical equipment.
  • the invention relates to a control device comprising a housing, at least one module with a tilting member, and a mechanism for actuating the tilting member, this tilting member being mounted oscillating, about an axis. fixed to the housing, between first and second positions, and the actuating mechanism comprising at least a first control lever rotatably mounted about a first proximal axis fixed relative to the housing and substantially parallel to the axis main, and kinematically linked to the rocking member to cause the tilting.
  • Devices of this type are used in particular to constitute switches or permutators for the control of shutters or curtains electrically operated.
  • each module which is small, provides an electrical switching function so that it is generally advisable to ensure that the rocker member which this module is equipped has a relatively large angular movement, specific to to achieve an optimal separation of the different electrical states of this module.
  • control lever which must be visible in order to be actuated, responds in particular to ergonomic, aesthetic and possibly normative requirements, which lead to restricting the angular movement thereof.
  • the document EP 1 341 200 describes a device according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the invention which is in this context, aims to provide a control device whose structure allows to reconcile these antinomic needs.
  • the device of the invention is essentially characterized in that the actuating mechanism further comprises a first return lever forming a connection kinematic between the first control lever and the tilting member and mounted to rotate about a first distal axis fixed relative to the housing and substantially parallel to the main axis, in that the first control lever is the second or the third type and comprises a bearing zone selectively pressing the first return lever, and in that the first return lever is of the third type and comprises a bearing zone selectively pressing on the rocking member, which results that the first control lever has a lower angular travel than the tilting it prints to the tilting member.
  • proximal and distal are to be interpreted in the present description only with a purely and strictly relative meaning.
  • a proximal axis and a distal axis are here defined only as distant from each other, without any implicit restriction as to the nature of the real or virtual element whose proximal axis is close and whose distal axis would be distant.
  • the first distal axis is separated from the plane formed by the main axis and the first proximal axis by a distance greater than the distance separating the first proximal axis of the main axis.
  • the tilting member may be stable in each of its first and second positions, in which case the module is then bistable.
  • the actuating mechanism may also comprise a second control lever and a second return lever, these second mutually cooperating control and return levers as mutually cooperate the first control and return levers, and being arranged and rotatably mounted around respective second proximal and distal axes according to a symmetrical arrangement of that of the first control and return levers, with respect to a plane of symmetry passing through the main axis.
  • first and second proximal axes are advantageously combined to form a single axis of rotation common to the first and second control levers and through which the plane of symmetry passes.
  • the device of the invention comprises for example, for each return lever, a distal axis support arranged or arranged in the housing.
  • This device may comprise two modules arranged in the housing, aligned along the main axis, and provided with respective rocking members mounted oscillating about the main axis.
  • Each return lever advantageously takes the form of a pallet of which a hinge edge forms a corresponding distal axis, and which is provided with a bearing zone selectively pressing on the rocker member of at least one module, the hinge edge along one edge of the housing.
  • each control lever takes for example the form of a flap with a bearing zone, the proximal axis of the control lever being supported by the housing.
  • each module is constituted by an electrical switch having at least three terminals, the first of which is placed in electrical contact with the second or the third terminal depending on whether the this module adopts its first or second position.
  • the housing is preferably made of an electrically insulating material, for example a mold-shaped polymer.
  • the device of the invention is particularly applicable to the actuation of shutters or electric curtains.
  • the invention relates to a control device particularly applicable to the actuation of shutters or electric curtains.
  • This device comprises a housing 1 for example made of an insulating material, one or more modules, such as 21 and 22, each having a rocker member such as 210 and 220, and an actuating mechanism 3 of these tilting members.
  • the module 21, or each of the modules 21 and 22, is typically constituted by an electrical switch in the preferred application of the invention.
  • Each rocker member such as 210 and 220, is mounted oscillating between two positions around a main axis X0, fixed relative to the housing 1 and which are aligned in the modules 21 and 22 when using two modules.
  • the actuating mechanism 3 comprises one or two control levers such as 31 and 32.
  • Each of the control levers 31 and 32 is rotatably mounted about a proximal axis X1 substantially parallel to the main axis X0 fixed relative to the housing 1, and for example supported by the latter.
  • each of the control levers 31 and 32 is kinematically connected to the rocker member 210 or rocker members 210 and 220 to cause the tilting.
  • the actuating mechanism 3 further comprises one or more return levers such as 33 and 34 each of which is assigned to a corresponding control lever, such as 31 or 32.
  • Each of the return levers 33 and 34 forms a kinematic connection between the control lever 31 or 32 corresponding, and the rocker members 210 and 220.
  • Each of the return levers 33 and 34 is also rotatably mounted about a corresponding distal axis, such as X21 and X22, fixed relative to the housing 1 and substantially parallel to the main axis X0.
  • Each of the control levers 31 and 32 is of the second or third type and comprises a bearing zone such as 310 or 320, selectively pressing the corresponding return lever, 33 or 34.
  • Each of the return levers 33 and 34 is itself of the third type and comprises a corresponding bearing zone 330 or 340 selectively pressing the rocker member or bodies 210 and 220.
  • each of the control levers 31 and 32 has an angular clearance smaller than that of the tilting it prints to the tilting member 210 or tilting members 210 and 220.
  • control levers 31 and 32 are mounted symmetrically with respect to a plane of symmetry P passing through the main axis X0 and relative to which the return levers 33 and 34 are also mounted symmetrically, the distal axes X21 and X22 are therefore symmetrical to each other with respect to this plane P, as well as the axes of the control levers 31 and 32.
  • control levers 31 and 32 may, alternatively, share the same axis X1 located in the plane of symmetry P, which thus passes through both the main axis X0 and this proximal axis X1 .
  • Each distal axis X21 or X22 is typically separated from this plane of symmetry P by a distance greater than the distance separating the proximal axis X1 from the main axis X0.
  • Each of the control levers 31 and 32 is monostable and constantly recalled, by one or more springs such as R, to a rest position illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 4, and that it only leaves under the effect of a pressure. exercised by a user.
  • Each of the tilting members 210 and 220 may be stable only in one of its two tilting positions, in which case the corresponding modules 21 and 22 are monostable.
  • each of the tilting members 210 and 220 can also be stable in each of its two tilting positions, in which case the corresponding modules 21 and 22 are bistable.
  • Each of these modules 21 and 22 is for example provided with at least three terminals, such as 211 to 213 and 221 to 223.
  • the first terminal 211 of this module 21 is brought into contact with the second terminal 212, while the first terminal 211 of this module 21 is brought into contact with the third terminal 213 of the same module when the tilting member 210 is placed in its second tilting position.
  • the first terminal 221 of this module 22 is brought into contact with the second terminal 222, while the first terminal 221 of this module 22 is contacting the third terminal 223 of the same module when the rocker member 220 is placed in its second tilting position.
  • the device of the invention advantageously comprises a support 4 formed or arranged in the housing 1 and supporting the axis X21 or X22 of each return lever 33 or 34.
  • Each return lever 33 or 34 may take the form of a pallet with a hinge edge 331 or 341 forms the corresponding axis X21 or X22 and runs along an edge of the housing 1.
  • Each of these pallets is therefore provided with a support zone 330 or 340 selectively pressing on the rocking member or the rocking members 210 and 220 of one or more modules 21 and 22.
  • each control lever 31 or 32 may take the form of a flap with a bearing zone 310 or 320, as illustrated in particular in Figure 1.

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The device has a module (21) with a tilting unit (210), and an actuation mechanism (3) with a second or third type control lever (31) to actuate the unit (210). The mechanism has a third type shift lever (33) forming a kinematic connection between the lever (31) and the unit (210). The lever (31) has a support zone (310) selectively supporting on the lever (33) which has a support zone (330) supporting selectively on the unit (210), so that the lever (31) has an angular displacement lower than the tilting that it transmits to the unit (210).

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L'invention concerne, de façon générale, les dispositifs de commande mécanique et notamment ceux utilisés dans les appareillages électriques.The invention relates, in general, to mechanical control devices and in particular those used in electrical equipment.

Plus précisément, l'invention concerne un dispositif de commande comprenant un boîtier, au moins un module doté d'un organe basculant, et un mécanisme d'actionnement de l'organe basculant, cet organe basculant étant monté oscillant, autour d'un axe principal fixe par rapport au boîtier, entre des première et deuxième positions, et le mécanisme d'actionnement comprenant au moins un premier levier de commande monté à rotation autour d'un premier axe proximal fixe par rapport au boîtier et sensiblement parallèle à l'axe principal, et cinématiquement lié à l'organe basculant pour en provoquer le basculement.More specifically, the invention relates to a control device comprising a housing, at least one module with a tilting member, and a mechanism for actuating the tilting member, this tilting member being mounted oscillating, about an axis. fixed to the housing, between first and second positions, and the actuating mechanism comprising at least a first control lever rotatably mounted about a first proximal axis fixed relative to the housing and substantially parallel to the axis main, and kinematically linked to the rocking member to cause the tilting.

Les dispositifs de ce type sont notamment utilisés pour constituer des interrupteurs ou des permutateurs pour la commande de volets ou de rideaux actionnés électriquement.Devices of this type are used in particular to constitute switches or permutators for the control of shutters or curtains electrically operated.

Dans ce cas, chaque module, qui est de petite taille, assure une fonction de commutation électrique de sorte qu'il est généralement judicieux de faire en sorte que l'organe basculant dont ce module est doté présente un débattement angulaire relativement important, propre à opérer une séparation optimale des différents états électriques de ce module.In this case, each module, which is small, provides an electrical switching function so that it is generally advisable to ensure that the rocker member which this module is equipped has a relatively large angular movement, specific to to achieve an optimal separation of the different electrical states of this module.

En revanche, le levier de commande, qui doit être apparent pour pouvoir être actionné, répond notamment à des exigences ergonomiques, esthétiques et éventuellement normatives, qui conduisent à en restreindre le débattement angulaire.
Le document EP 1 341 200 décrit un dispositif selon le préambule de la revendication 1.On the other hand, the control lever, which must be visible in order to be actuated, responds in particular to ergonomic, aesthetic and possibly normative requirements, which lead to restricting the angular movement thereof.
The document EP 1 341 200 describes a device according to the preamble of claim 1.

L'invention, qui se situe dans ce contexte, a pour but de proposer un dispositif de commande dont la structure permette de concilier ces besoins antinomiques.The invention, which is in this context, aims to provide a control device whose structure allows to reconcile these antinomic needs.

A cette fin, le dispositif de l'invention, par ailleurs conforme à la définition générique qu'en donne le préambule ci-dessus, est essentiellement caractérisé en ce que le mécanisme d'actionnement comprend en outre un premier levier de renvoi formant une liaison cinématique entre le premier levier de commande et l'organe basculant et monté à rotation autour d'un premier axe distal fixe par rapport au boîtier et sensiblement parallèle à l'axe principal, en ce que le premier levier de commande est du deuxième ou du troisième type et comporte une zone d'appui appuyant sélectivement sur le premier levier de renvoi, et en ce que le premier levier de renvoi est du troisième type et comporte une zone d'appui appuyant sélectivement sur l'organe basculant, ce dont il résulte que le premier levier de commande présente un débattement angulaire inférieur à celui du basculement qu'il imprime à l'organe basculant.To this end, the device of the invention, moreover in accordance with the generic definition given in the preamble above, is essentially characterized in that the actuating mechanism further comprises a first return lever forming a connection kinematic between the first control lever and the tilting member and mounted to rotate about a first distal axis fixed relative to the housing and substantially parallel to the main axis, in that the first control lever is the second or the third type and comprises a bearing zone selectively pressing the first return lever, and in that the first return lever is of the third type and comprises a bearing zone selectively pressing on the rocking member, which results that the first control lever has a lower angular travel than the tilting it prints to the tilting member.

Par convention, les termes de "proximal" et "distal" ne sont à interpréter, dans la présente description, qu'avec une acception purement et strictement relative. En d'autres termes, un axe proximal et un axe distal ne sont ici définis que comme distants l'un de l'autre, sans aucune restriction implicite quant à la nature de l'élément réel ou virtuel dont l'axe proximal serait proche et dont l'axe distal serait distant.By convention, the terms "proximal" and "distal" are to be interpreted in the present description only with a purely and strictly relative meaning. In other words, a proximal axis and a distal axis are here defined only as distant from each other, without any implicit restriction as to the nature of the real or virtual element whose proximal axis is close and whose distal axis would be distant.

De préférence, le premier axe distal est séparé du plan formé par l'axe principal et par le premier axe proximal par une distance supérieure à la distance séparant le premier axe proximal de l'axe principal.Preferably, the first distal axis is separated from the plane formed by the main axis and the first proximal axis by a distance greater than the distance separating the first proximal axis of the main axis.

De façon non limitative, l'organe basculant peut être stable dans chacune de ses première et deuxième positions, auquel cas le module est alors bistable.In a nonlimiting manner, the tilting member may be stable in each of its first and second positions, in which case the module is then bistable.

Le mécanisme d'actionnement peut également comprendre un deuxième levier de commande et un deuxième levier de renvoi, ces deuxièmes leviers de commande et de renvoi coopérant mutuellement comme coopèrent mutuellement les premiers leviers de commande et de renvoi, et étant disposés et montés à rotation autour de deuxièmes axes proximal et distal respectifs selon un agencement symétrique de celui des premiers leviers de commande et de renvoi, par rapport à un plan de symétrie passant par l'axe principal.The actuating mechanism may also comprise a second control lever and a second return lever, these second mutually cooperating control and return levers as mutually cooperate the first control and return levers, and being arranged and rotatably mounted around respective second proximal and distal axes according to a symmetrical arrangement of that of the first control and return levers, with respect to a plane of symmetry passing through the main axis.

Dans ce cas, les premier et deuxième axes proximaux sont avantageusement confondus pour former un unique axe de rotation commun aux premier et deuxième leviers de commande et par lequel passe le plan de symétrie.In this case, the first and second proximal axes are advantageously combined to form a single axis of rotation common to the first and second control levers and through which the plane of symmetry passes.

Le dispositif de l'invention comprend par exemple, pour chaque levier de renvoi, un support d'axe distal ménagé ou disposé dans le boîtier.The device of the invention comprises for example, for each return lever, a distal axis support arranged or arranged in the housing.

Ce dispositif peut comprendre deux modules disposés dans le boîtier, alignés suivant l'axe principal, et dotés d'organes basculants respectifs montés tous deux oscillants autour de l'axe principal.This device may comprise two modules arranged in the housing, aligned along the main axis, and provided with respective rocking members mounted oscillating about the main axis.

Chaque levier de renvoi prend avantageusement la forme d'une palette dont un bord d'articulation forme un axe distal correspondant, et qui est dotée d'une zone d'appui appuyant sélectivement sur l'organe basculant d'au moins un module, le bord d'articulation longeant un bord du boîtier.Each return lever advantageously takes the form of a pallet of which a hinge edge forms a corresponding distal axis, and which is provided with a bearing zone selectively pressing on the rocker member of at least one module, the hinge edge along one edge of the housing.

De même, chaque levier de commande prend par exemple la forme d'un volet doté d'une zone d'appui, l'axe proximal de ce levier de commande étant supporté par le boîtier.Similarly, each control lever takes for example the form of a flap with a bearing zone, the proximal axis of the control lever being supported by the housing.

Dans l'application privilégiée du dispositif de l'invention, chaque module est constitué par un commutateur électrique doté d'au moins trois bornes dont la première est mise en contact électrique avec la deuxième ou avec la troisième borne selon que l'organe basculant de ce module adopte sa première ou sa deuxième position.In the preferred application of the device of the invention, each module is constituted by an electrical switch having at least three terminals, the first of which is placed in electrical contact with the second or the third terminal depending on whether the this module adopts its first or second position.

Dans ce cas, le boîtier est de préférence réalisé dans un matériau électriquement isolant, par exemple un polymère mis en forme par moulage.In this case, the housing is preferably made of an electrically insulating material, for example a mold-shaped polymer.

Le dispositif de l'invention est notamment applicable à l'actionnement de volets ou rideaux à commande électrique.The device of the invention is particularly applicable to the actuation of shutters or electric curtains.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention ressortiront clairement de la description qui en est faite ci-après, à titre indicatif et nullement limitatif, en référence aux dessins annexés, dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue éclatée en perspective d'un dispositif conforme à l'invention;
  • la figure 2 est une vue en coupe à échelle agrandie du dispositif illustré à la figure 1, représenté dans une première position;
  • la figure 3 est une vue en coupe à échelle agrandie du dispositif illustré à la figure 1, représenté dans une deuxième position;
  • les figures 4 à 6 sont des schémas illustrant des changements de position d'un dispositif conforme à l'invention; et
  • les figures 7 et 8 sont des schémas illustrant deux états différents de modules intégrés à un dispositif conforme à l'invention.
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will emerge clearly from the description which is given hereinafter, by way of indication and in no way limitative, with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
  • Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of a device according to the invention;
  • Figure 2 is an enlarged sectional view of the device shown in Figure 1, shown in a first position;
  • Figure 3 is an enlarged sectional view of the device shown in Figure 1, shown in a second position;
  • Figures 4 to 6 are diagrams illustrating changes in position of a device according to the invention; and
  • Figures 7 and 8 are diagrams illustrating two different states of integrated modules to a device according to the invention.

Comme annoncé précédemment, l'invention concerne un dispositif de commande notamment applicable à l'actionnement de volets ou rideaux à commande électrique.As previously announced, the invention relates to a control device particularly applicable to the actuation of shutters or electric curtains.

Ce dispositif comprend un boîtier 1 par exemple réalisé dans un matériau isolant, un ou plusieurs modules, tels que 21 et 22, dotés chacun d'un organe basculant tel que 210 et 220, et un mécanisme d'actionnement 3 de ces organes basculants.This device comprises a housing 1 for example made of an insulating material, one or more modules, such as 21 and 22, each having a rocker member such as 210 and 220, and an actuating mechanism 3 of these tilting members.

Le module 21, ou chacun des modules 21 et 22, est typiquement constitué par un commutateur électrique dans l'application privilégiée de l'invention.The module 21, or each of the modules 21 and 22, is typically constituted by an electrical switch in the preferred application of the invention.

Chaque organe basculant, tel que 210 et 220, est monté oscillant entre deux positions autour d'un axe principal X0, fixe par rapport au boîtier 1 et suivant lequel sont alignés les modules 21 et 22 en cas d'utilisation de deux modules.Each rocker member, such as 210 and 220, is mounted oscillating between two positions around a main axis X0, fixed relative to the housing 1 and which are aligned in the modules 21 and 22 when using two modules.

Le mécanisme d'actionnement 3 comprend un ou deux leviers de commande tels que 31 et 32.The actuating mechanism 3 comprises one or two control levers such as 31 and 32.

Chacun des leviers de commande 31 et 32 est monté à rotation autour d'un axe proximal X1 sensiblement parallèle à l'axe principal X0 fixe par rapport au boîtier 1, et par exemple supporté par ce dernier.Each of the control levers 31 and 32 is rotatably mounted about a proximal axis X1 substantially parallel to the main axis X0 fixed relative to the housing 1, and for example supported by the latter.

Par ailleurs, chacun des leviers de commande 31 et 32 est cinématiquement lié à l'organe basculant 210 ou aux organes basculants 210 et 220 pour en provoquer le basculement.Furthermore, each of the control levers 31 and 32 is kinematically connected to the rocker member 210 or rocker members 210 and 220 to cause the tilting.

Selon l'invention, le mécanisme d'actionnement 3 comprend en outre un ou plusieurs leviers de renvoi tels que 33 et 34 dont chacun est affecté à un levier de commande correspondant, tel que 31 ou 32.According to the invention, the actuating mechanism 3 further comprises one or more return levers such as 33 and 34 each of which is assigned to a corresponding control lever, such as 31 or 32.

Chacun des leviers de renvoi 33 et 34 forme une liaison cinématique entre le levier de commande 31 ou 32 correspondant, et le ou les organes basculants 210 et 220.Each of the return levers 33 and 34 forms a kinematic connection between the control lever 31 or 32 corresponding, and the rocker members 210 and 220.

Chacun des leviers de renvoi 33 et 34 est par ailleurs monté à rotation autour d'un axe distal correspondant, tel que X21 et X22, fixe par rapport au boîtier 1 et sensiblement parallèle à l'axe principal X0.Each of the return levers 33 and 34 is also rotatably mounted about a corresponding distal axis, such as X21 and X22, fixed relative to the housing 1 and substantially parallel to the main axis X0.

Chacun des leviers de commande 31 et 32 est du deuxième ou du troisième type et comporte une zone d'appui telle que 310 ou 320, appuyant sélectivement sur le levier de renvoi correspondant, 33 ou 34.Each of the control levers 31 and 32 is of the second or third type and comprises a bearing zone such as 310 or 320, selectively pressing the corresponding return lever, 33 or 34.

Chacun des leviers de renvoi 33 et 34 est quant à lui du troisième type et comporte une zone d'appui correspondante 330 ou 340 appuyant sélectivement sur le ou les organes basculants 210 et 220.Each of the return levers 33 and 34 is itself of the third type and comprises a corresponding bearing zone 330 or 340 selectively pressing the rocker member or bodies 210 and 220.

Grâce à cet agencement, chacun des leviers de commande 31 et 32 présente un débattement angulaire inférieur à celui du basculement qu'il imprime à l'organe basculant 210 ou aux organes basculants 210 et 220.With this arrangement, each of the control levers 31 and 32 has an angular clearance smaller than that of the tilting it prints to the tilting member 210 or tilting members 210 and 220.

Comme le montrent notamment les figures 2 à 6, les leviers de commande 31 et 32 sont montés de façon symétrique par rapport à un plan de symétrie P passant par l'axe principal X0 et par rapport auquel les leviers de renvoi 33 et 34 sont également montés de façon symétrique, les axes distaux X21 et X22 étant donc symétriques l'un de l'autre par rapport à ce plan P, de même que les axes des leviers de commande 31 et 32.As shown in particular in Figures 2 to 6, the control levers 31 and 32 are mounted symmetrically with respect to a plane of symmetry P passing through the main axis X0 and relative to which the return levers 33 and 34 are also mounted symmetrically, the distal axes X21 and X22 are therefore symmetrical to each other with respect to this plane P, as well as the axes of the control levers 31 and 32.

Comme le montrent également les figures, ces leviers de commande 31 et 32 peuvent, en variante, partager le même axe X1 situé dans le plan de symétrie P, qui passe ainsi à la fois par l'axe principal X0 et par cet axe proximal X1.As also shown in the figures, these control levers 31 and 32 may, alternatively, share the same axis X1 located in the plane of symmetry P, which thus passes through both the main axis X0 and this proximal axis X1 .

Chaque axe distal X21 ou X22 est typiquement séparé de ce plan de symétrie P par une distance supérieure à la distance séparant l'axe proximal X1 de l'axe principal X0.Each distal axis X21 or X22 is typically separated from this plane of symmetry P by a distance greater than the distance separating the proximal axis X1 from the main axis X0.

Chacun des leviers de commande 31 et 32 est monostable et constamment rappelé, par un ou des ressorts tels que R, vers une position de repos illustrée aux figures 2 et 4, et qu'il ne quitte que sous l'effet d'une pression exercée par un utilisateur.Each of the control levers 31 and 32 is monostable and constantly recalled, by one or more springs such as R, to a rest position illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 4, and that it only leaves under the effect of a pressure. exercised by a user.

Chacun des organes basculants 210 et 220 peut n'être stable que dans l'une de ses deux positions de basculement, auquel cas les modules correspondants 21 et 22 sont monostables.Each of the tilting members 210 and 220 may be stable only in one of its two tilting positions, in which case the corresponding modules 21 and 22 are monostable.

Dans le cas où ces modules sont constitués de commutateurs électriques, ils utilisent alors un mode de commande par impulsion.In the case where these modules consist of electrical switches, they then use a pulse control mode.

Cependant, chacun des organes basculants 210 et 220 peut aussi être stable dans chacune de ses deux positions de basculement, auquel cas les modules correspondants 21 et 22 sont bistables.However, each of the tilting members 210 and 220 can also be stable in each of its two tilting positions, in which case the corresponding modules 21 and 22 are bistable.

Dans le cas où ces modules sont constitués de commutateurs électriques, ils utilisent alors un mode de commande par contacts établis tel qu'illustré aux figures 7 et 8.In the case where these modules consist of electrical switches, they then use an established contact control mode as shown in Figures 7 and 8.

Chacun de ces modules 21 et 22 est par exemple doté d'au moins trois bornes, telles que 211 à 213 et 221 à 223.Each of these modules 21 and 22 is for example provided with at least three terminals, such as 211 to 213 and 221 to 223.

Lorsque l'organe basculant 210 du module 21 est placé dans une première position de basculement, la première borne 211 de ce module 21 est mise en contact avec la deuxième borne 212, tandis que la première borne 211 de ce module 21 est mise en contact avec la troisième borne 213 de ce même module lorsque l'organe basculant 210 est placé dans sa deuxième position de basculement.When the tilting member 210 of the module 21 is placed in a first tilting position, the first terminal 211 of this module 21 is brought into contact with the second terminal 212, while the first terminal 211 of this module 21 is brought into contact with the third terminal 213 of the same module when the tilting member 210 is placed in its second tilting position.

De même, lorsque l'organe basculant 220 du module 22 est placé dans une première position de basculement, la première borne 221 de ce module 22 est mise en contact avec la deuxième borne 222, tandis que la première borne 221 de ce module 22 est mise en contact avec la troisième borne 223 de ce même module lorsque l'organe basculant 220 est placé dans sa deuxième position de basculement.Similarly, when the tilting member 220 of the module 22 is placed in a first tilting position, the first terminal 221 of this module 22 is brought into contact with the second terminal 222, while the first terminal 221 of this module 22 is contacting the third terminal 223 of the same module when the rocker member 220 is placed in its second tilting position.

Comme le montre la figure 1, le dispositif de l'invention comprend avantageusement un support 4 ménagé ou disposé dans le boîtier 1 et supportant l'axe X21 ou X22 de chaque levier de renvoi 33 ou 34.As shown in Figure 1, the device of the invention advantageously comprises a support 4 formed or arranged in the housing 1 and supporting the axis X21 or X22 of each return lever 33 or 34.

Chaque levier de renvoi 33 ou 34 peut prendre la forme d'une palette dont un bord d'articulation 331 ou 341 forme l'axe X21 ou X22 correspondant et longe un bord du boîtier 1.Each return lever 33 or 34 may take the form of a pallet with a hinge edge 331 or 341 forms the corresponding axis X21 or X22 and runs along an edge of the housing 1.

Chacune de ces palettes est donc dotée d'une zone d'appui 330 ou 340 appuyant sélectivement sur l'organe basculant ou les organes basculants 210 et 220 d'un ou des modules 21 et 22.Each of these pallets is therefore provided with a support zone 330 or 340 selectively pressing on the rocking member or the rocking members 210 and 220 of one or more modules 21 and 22.

De même, chaque levier de commande 31 ou 32 peut prendre la forme d'un volet doté d'une zone d'appui 310 ou 320, comme l'illustre notamment la figure 1.Similarly, each control lever 31 or 32 may take the form of a flap with a bearing zone 310 or 320, as illustrated in particular in Figure 1.

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  1. A control device comprising a housing (1), at least one module (21) provided with a rocking member (210), and an actuating mechanism (3) for the rocking member, said rocking member (210) being mounted in an oscillating manner about a principle axis (X0) that is fixed in relation to the housing (1) between first and second positions, the actuating mechanism (3) comprising at least one first control lever (31) mounted so to be rotatable about a first proximal axis (X1) fixed in relation to the housing (1) and almost parallel to the principle axis (X0) and joined kinematically to the rocking member (210) to trigger the rocking, characterised in that the actuating mechanism (3) also comprises a first reversing lever (33) forming a kinematic connection between the first control lever (31) and the rocking member (210) and mounted rotatably about a first distal axis (X21) that is fixed in relation to the housing (1) and almost parallel to the principle axis (X0), and in that the first control lever (31) is of the second or third type and comprises a bearing zone (330) bearing selectively on the first reversing lever (33), and in that the first reversing lever (33) is of the third type and comprises a bearing zone (330) bearing selectively on the rocking member (210), so that as a result the first control lever (31) performs an angular displacement that is less than the rocking that it transmits to the rocking member (210).
  2. The control device according to claim 1, characterised in that the first distal axis (X21) is separated from the plane (P) formed by the principle axis (X0) and by the first proximal axis (X1) by a distance greater than the distance separating the first proximal axis (X1) from the principle axis (X0).
  3. The control device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the rocking member (210) is stable in each of its first and second positions, the module (21) being therefore bistable.
  4. The control device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the actuating mechanism (3) comprises a second control lever (32) and a second reversing lever (34), said two control (32) and reversing (34) levers cooperating mutually in the same way as the first control (31) and reversing (33) levers correspond mutually, and being arranged and mounted rotatably about two respective proximal (X1) and distal (X22) axes according to an arrangement that is symmetrical to that of the first control (31) and reversing (33) levers in relation to a plane of symmetry (P) passing through the principal axis (X0).
  5. The control device according to claim 4, characterised in that the first and second proximal axes (X1) are merged to form a single axis of rotation (X1) for the first and second control levers (31, 32), through which the plane of symmetry (P) passes.
  6. The control device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that it comprises for each reversing lever (33, 34) a distal axis support (4) arranged or located in the housing (1).
  7. The control device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that it comprises two modules (21, 22) arranged in the housing (1), aligned according to the principle axis (X0) and provided with respective rocking members (210, 220) both mounted so as to oscillate about the principle axis (X0).
  8. The control device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that each reversing lever (33, 34) is in the form of an armature, one articulation edge (331, 341) of which forms a corresponding distal axis (X21, X22), and is provided with a bearing zone (330, 340) bearing selectively on the rocking member (210, 220) of at least one module (21, 22), the articulation edge (331, 341) bordering an edge of the housing (1).
  9. The control device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that each control lever (31, 32) has the shape of a flap provided with a bearing zone (310, 320), the proximal axle (X1) of said control lever (31, 32) being supported by the housing (1).
  10. The control device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that each module (21, 22) comprises an electric switch provided with at least three terminals (211-213, 221-223), the first (211, 221) of which is in electrical contact with the second (212, 222) or with the third terminal (213, 223) depending on whether the rocking member (210, 220) of this module (21, 22) adopts its first or second position.
  11. The control device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the housing (1) is made from an electrically insulating material.
  12. The application of a control device according to any one of the preceding claims for actuating electrically controlled shutters or curtains.
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