Multi functional-operating device for center console of motor car for selecting e.g. functions of display device, has buttons arranged one behind another, where direction of rotary element is aligned parallel to console extension

摘要

#CMT# #/CMT# The device (6) has a bidirectional rotary element (8) and push-buttons (9), which are linearly arranged one behind another close to a gear selector (4) or switching device of a transmission line. A rotation direction of the rotary element is aligned parallel to a center console longitudinal extension. A rotational axis of the rotary element is supported such that the rotary element serves as pressurized push-buttons, where the rotary element is gradually rotated. The rotary element and the push-buttons are arranged one behind another in an axis (10) parallel to the longitudinal extension. #CMT#USE : #/CMT# Multi functional-operating device for use in a center console of a motor vehicle (claimed) i.e. motor car, for selecting function groups and individual functions of a display device. #CMT#ADVANTAGE : #/CMT# The rotation direction on the rotary element is aligned parallel to the center console longitudinal extension, thus enabling simple operability of the rotary element to be gradually rotated, and gradually reducing the twist of the rotary element, and hence operating the operating device in an ergonomic manner with increased functionality. The functions of the device is selected by electric and/or electronic controllable facilities of the motor vehicle so as to allow the device to be operated by the driver without considerable view contact or without permanent need of view contact, while allowing the rotary element and the push-buttons to be operated with fingers. #CMT#DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS : #/CMT# The drawing shows a top view of a center console of a motor vehicle with a multi functional-operating device. 4 : Gear selector 6 : Multi functional-operating device 8 : Bidirectional rotary element 9 : Push-buttons 10 : Axis.