Abstract: A lock system for access authorization in a motor vehicle, having a first device which has at least two states and is embodied as a control device, and having an associated second device which is embodied in the manner of an electronic key, an ID signal transmitter, a chip card or the like. The two devices have transmitters and/or receivers for electromagnetic signals. At least one of the signals transmitted between the second device and the first device is an encoded operating signal for authenticating the second device, with the result that after a positive evaluation of the transmitted operating signal when the second device is authorized it is possible to bring about a change in the state of the first device.

Abstract: An apparatus for activating an electrically or electronically controlled appliance from an energy-saving passive state, especially a locking system for locking and/or unlocking, in particular for an access and/or authorization and/or for other services for a wireless remote control, for controlling of front doors, for motor vehicles, or the like comprising a first device in the appliance and an associated second device designed in the type of an electronic key, an ID-transponder, a chip card or the like, wherein both devices for the intended operation have transmitters and/or receivers for electromagnetic signals is suggested which allows a large operation distance and a long battery lifetime of the second device. This is achieved in that the first device transmits a first cyclic repeated signal for the activation and/or authentication of the second device with a first data protocol within a first transmission time interval and with a first cycle time.

Abstract: An apparatus for locking and/or unlocking, for an access and/or drive authorization in a motor vehicle of a keyless entry/go functionality, for a wireless remote control of a first device in the motor vehicle and an associated second device designed as an electronic key, an ID-transponder or a chip card, with both devices for the intended operation having transmitters and/or receivers for electromagnetic signals which allows a large operation distance and a long battery lifetime of the second device. The first device transmits a first cyclic repeated signal for the activation and/or authentication of the second device with a first data protocol within a first transmission time interval and with a first cycle time.

Abstract: A control element, in particular a shifting device for manually selecting and/or triggering functions in a motor vehicle, having a handle that is mounted in such a way on and/or in a housing that the handle can be moved manually. A drive is situated in the housing, such that the drive is in operative connection and/or can be brought into operative connection with the handle, and the handle can be positioned non-manually by the drive and/or the manual movement of the handle can be blocked and/or the manual movement of the handle can be enabled. An elastic element is provided on the drive and/or in the housing, such that the drive is decoupled acoustically from the housing.

Abstract: An ice level sensor in an appliance that includes an ice storage housing and an ice maker. The housing receives ice from the ice maker. The ice level sensor includes a control circuit and one or more electrode arrays capable of detecting ice in the housing. The electrode arrays each contain one or more sense electrodes, and the control circuit detects ice in the housing based on a measurement of capacitance of the sense electrode(s). When the sensor detects that ice in the housing has reached a threshold level, the sensor can stop the ice maker from depositing more ice into the housing, to prevent overflow. The ice level sensor detects that ice has reached a threshold level by detecting changes in capacitance of a sense electrode or by detecting that the capacitance of a sense electrode reached a predetermined value.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric switch, in particular a rocker switch, comprising a contact system and comprising a movable actuating element for switching over the contact system between two switch positions, in particular an on position and an off position. The switch has a drivable actuator, which is operatively connected to the actuating element in such a way that the actuating element in at least one of the two switch positions is moved, on driving of the actuator, into the other switch position by the actuator for switching the contact system. In particular, the actuating element is moved by the actuator from the on position to the off position of the contact system.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical assembly having a printed circuit board and having a component. The component can be, in particular, an electromechanical component, such as an electrical switching contact, an electrical switch, a relay or the like. The component is electrically and/or mechanically connected to the printed circuit board. A fork-shaped element is arranged between the component and the printed circuit board for the purpose of electrically and/or mechanically connecting the component to the printed circuit board.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shift operating element, specifically for a motor vehicle, having an actuation surface which can be moved by the manual application of force by means of an element, wherein the element is specifically the finger of a human hand. The shift operating element comprises a sensor which interacts with the actuation surface such that the sensor, upon the movement of the actuation surface by means of the element, generates a signal. The signal is specifically employed to shift and/or trigger a function, in the manner of a shift signal. A mechanical damping and/or restoring element is provided which interacts with the actuation surface upon the movement thereof. The mechanical damping and/or restoring element is a constituent of the sensor, specifically the mechanical damping and/or restoring element is integrated into the sensor.

Abstract: A carrier for electrical and/or electronic components is provided, in particular, a printed circuit board, having a broadside for accommodating electrical conductor tracks, and having a narrow side. At least one electrically conductive contact area is provided on the carrier, the contact area, in particular, being used as a fixed contact for an electrical switch. The contact area is arranged on the narrow side.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric switch, in particular a rocker switch, comprising a contact system and comprising a movable actuating element for switching over the contact system between two switch positions, in particular an on position and an off position. The switch has a drivable actuator, which is operatively connected to the actuating element in such a way that the actuating element in at least one of the two switch positions is moved, on driving of the actuator, into the other switch position by the actuator for switching the contact system. In particular, the actuating element is moved by the actuator from the on position to the off position of the contact system.

Abstract: A switching control arrangement, in particular for a motor vehicle, having a movable actuating surface that interacts with a displacement element in such a way that the actuating surface can be moved substantially linearly, over at least one distance, out of an initial position and into an actuating position. The displacement element has at least one elastic element arranged so as to be clamped in place. The actuating position can be designed as a switching position, such that the actuating surface, when in the switching position, has a switching effect on a switching element, a sensor, or the like. The elastic element is designed as a planar element with a small thickness in the form of a membrane, such that it is possible for the elastic element to be elastically deflected substantially perpendicularly to the surface of the membrane.

Abstract: An operator control apparatus, in particular for a motor vehicle, having an operating surface for manual action by an element, particularly the finger of a human hand. A sensor interacts with the operating surface such that the sensor generates a signal when the element approaches the operating surface and/or when the operating surface is touched by the element and/or when pressure is applied to the operating surface by the element. The signal is used for switching and/or triggering a function in the style of a switching signal. The actuator is operatively connected to the operating surface, such that a haptic event is producible for the operating surface by means of actuation of the actuator. The actuator is driven electrically and operable by a PWM (pulse width modulation) actuation signal, such that the operating surface is movable in a preselectable manner within a preselectable displacement and/or time.

Abstract: A closing element for a motor vehicle, including an opening mechanism, and a handling element for the closing element actively connected to the opening mechanism such that the closing element can be moved for the purpose of opening. The closing element includes a locking mechanism for locking and/or unlocking the opening mechanism. The locking mechanism can be actuated by a closing system, in particular for the authorization of access to the motor vehicle. A coupling mechanism is provided for interacting with the locking mechanism and/or with the opening mechanism in the manner of an emergency release. The coupling mechanism can be actuated by an actuator. For the operation of the actuator a separate energy storage device is provided that can be used on demand.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical switch, in particular for a motor vehicle, such as for an electric parking brake in the motor vehicle, comprising a movable operating member, in particular in the manner of a rocker, and comprising a contact system, wherein the operating member interacts with the contact system in a switching manner. The operating member interacts via an operating element, which is loaded with an elastic force, with a slotted link for generating a resetting force during the movement of the operating member out of an inoperative position. A further slotted switching link is provided. The operating member has a further operating element in such a manner that each of the two operating elements interacts with one slotted switching link each.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for encapsulating an element with a body of plastic. The element is placed into a cavity in an injection mold and fixed therein by means of a movable retaining pin. Then the plastic is injected into the cavity. Subsequently, the retaining pin is moved away from the element after filling of the cavity and while the plastic is still in a plastic state so that plastic can subsequently flow into the volume vacated by the retaining pin, to produce a kind of weld line in the region of the fixing on the body. Then, the retaining pin is moved back in the direction of the element while the plastic that subsequently flowed into the volume is still in a plastic state so that a kind of compression of the plastic takes place in the region of the fixing on the body.

Abstract: A steering wheel for a vehicle is provided. The steering wheel includes a steering wheel rim with an operating member formed as a ring segment of the steering wheel rim and has an exterior shell with at least a first shell part and a second shell part. The exterior shell is configured to at least partially rotate from an initial position around a framework structure. At least one first switch is switchable to at least partially rotate the exterior shell from the initial position around the framework structure. The exterior shell is in the initial position, at least one of the first shell part and the second shell part are actuated toward or away from the framework structure to switch at least one second switch.

Abstract: A device for reversing the direction of rotation and/or for adjusting the carbon brushes for a reversible electric motor, in particular for an electric hand tool, with a base and with a mount, which is mounted pivotably on the base and on which brushholders for the carbon brushes wiping over the collector of the electric motor are arranged. The electric motor can be driven by means of power electronics, such as a pulse width controller, a phase gating controller, a phase chopping controller or the like. The power electronics are arranged on the base and/or on the mount. The device furthermore has fixed contacts and switching contacts, which interact with alternate contact-making for reversing the direction of rotation of the electric motor as the mount is pivoted.

Abstract: A lock system for access authorization in a motor vehicle, having a first device which has at least two states and is embodied as a control device, and having an associated second device which is embodied in the manner of an electronic key, an ID signal transmitter, a chip card or the like. The two devices have transmitters and/or receivers for electromagnetic signals. At least one of the signals transmitted between the second device and the first device is an encoded operating signal for authenticating the second device, with the result that after a positive evaluation of the transmitted operating signal when the second device is authorized it is possible to bring about a change in the state of the first device.

Abstract: An electrical switch, particularly for an electrical appliance having an electric motor. The switch has two electrical supply connections for the supply voltage, particularly for a rechargeable battery, and two electrical motor connections for the supply of voltage to the electric motor. Furthermore, the switch has a control electronics unit, such as a microprocessor, a microcontroller or the like, for executing control processes in the electrical appliance, wherein particularly the control electronics unit operates by means of a piece of software. The switch can also be connected with a data line for communication between the control electronics unit and an external device, wherein particularly one of the electrical motor connections is used as an interface for the data line. Furthermore, the invention relates to an appropriate method for communication by an electrical switch with an external device.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical assembly having a printed circuit board and having a component. The component can be, in particular, an electromechanical component, such as an electrical switching contact, an electrical switch, a relay or the like. The component is electrically and/or mechanically connected to the printed circuit board. A fork-shaped element is arranged between the component and the printed circuit board for the purpose of electrically and/or mechanically connecting the component to the printed circuit board.