Operating unit for an in-vehicle system
US10343523B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2360/1438
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The disclosure relates to an operating unit for an in-vehicle system to control an operation of at least one in-vehicle electric device of a vehicle. The operating unit includes at least one touch screen, at least one rotary knob that is arranged on the touchscreen and at least one shaft that extends through the touchscreen and is connected in a non-rotatable manner to the rotary knob. In order to simplify operation of the operating unit via haptic feedback from the operating unit, the operating unit comprises at least one electromagnetic latching arrangement that is connected to the shaft and renders it possible to latch different rotary positions of the rotary knob in a non-contact manner.
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