IP Library Granted Patent US 10,464,422
Granted Patent B2
US 10,464,422 · App. 15/568,401 · Granted Nov 5, 2019

Display and operating device for a vehicle component

Inventor: Frank Vogt (Lippstadt, DE)
Assignee: BEHR-HELLA THERMOCONTROL GMBH
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 10,464,422
App. No.
15/568,401
Granted
Nov 5, 2019
Kind
B2
Abstract

The invention relates to a display and operating device ( 10 ) for at least one vehicle component, in particular a radio, a CD and/or DVD player or similar audio and/or video player, a navigation device, an infotainment device, a heating, ventilating or aid condition control unit, or a human-machine interface, which is provided with a mechanical control element ( 18 ) for setting an operational parameter of at least one first vehicle component and a touch screen ( 12 ) for outputting information, and control keys ( 14 ) and/or other operational parameters for the first vehicle component and/or at least one second vehicle component. The touch screen ( 12 ) comprises a recess ( 16 ) and the mechanical operating element ( 18 ) is arranged in the recess ( 16 ) of the touch screen ( 12 ).

Claims (12)

1. A display and operating device for at least one vehicle component which is in particular a radio, a CD and/or DVD player or similar audio and/or video player, a navigation device an infotainment device, a heating, ventilating and/or air conditioning control unit or a human-machine interface, having

a gear selector lever for setting an operational parameter of at least one first vehicle component, and

a touch screen for outputting information, for displaying control keys and/or for inputting further operational parameters for said first vehicle component and for at least one second vehicle component, wherein

said touch screen comprises a recess, and

said gear selector lever is arranged in said recess of said touch screen.

2. The display and operating device according to claim 1 , wherein the touch screen annularly extends around the recess.

3. The display and operating device according to claim 1 , wherein the recess of the touch screen is configured as an edge recess.

4. The display and operating device according to claim 1 , wherein the touch screen is designed for outputting a mechanical, acoustical or optical feedback upon a tactile input.

5. The display and operating device according to claim 1 , wherein the touch screen comprise a closed surface.

6. A center console for a vehicle having a display and operating device according to claim 1 .

7. A vehicle having a display and operating device according to claim 1 .

8. A vehicle having a center console according to claim 6 .

Assignments (2)
CHANGE OF ASSIGNEE ADDRESS Recorded Nov 22, 2021
From: BEHR-HELLA THERMOCONTROL GMBH
To: BEHR-HELLA THERMOCONTROL GMBH
Reel/Frame 058753/0299 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 1, 2018
From: VOGT, FRANK
To: BEHR-HELLA THERMOCONTROL GMBH
Reel/Frame 047383/0761 →
Priority Claims (1)
DE 10 2015 208 467 · May 7, 2015 · national
Continuity (1)
Related Publication 20180099566A1 · Apr 12, 2018