Electricity: circuit makers and breakers – Multiple circuit control – Multiple switch
Patent
1996-10-25
1998-05-05
Hecker, Stuart N.
Electricity: circuit makers and breakers
Multiple circuit control
Multiple switch
200 5A, 200308, 116205, 116DIG17, 3404071, H01H 918, G08B 600
Patent
active
057477590
ABSTRACT:
A control unit for controlling devices or assemblies comprises a plurality of control elements located on a control surface. These control elements are provided with correspondingly assigned symbols for visually displaying the function of the respective control element and can be adjusted into at least two positions. In order to make reliable control easier, even under unfavorable light conditions, the control elements or an area directly adjoining them are provided with means for distinguishing the respective control element haptically. The control unit is suitable in particular for controlling a heating and/or air conditioning system in a motor vehicle.
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Lochmahr Karl
Rauland Werner
Behr GmbH & Co.
Hecker Stuart N.
Jardieu Derek J.
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