Operator control device and method for actuating functional units of a motor vehicle
US9981668B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K2217/96062
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
At least one operator control element which can be moved by an operator is included in an operator control device. Furthermore, the operator control device includes an actuator with which activation of the operator control element can be communicated to the operator. The actuator includes a coil element and an armature which can move relative to the coil element. The armature is secured to the operator control element. The operator control device also includes an evaluation device with which a position of the armature relative to the coil element can be detected.
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