Programmable torque transmitter with spring element
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1. An operating element for a motor vehicle, the operating element comprising:
- a housing;
a rotary knob;
a rotary shaft arranged on the rotary knob; and
a brake element engaging with the rotary shaft, via which an adjustable torque is transmitted to the rotary knob, wherein an element that achieves a spring action is provided between the rotary knob and the brake element so that a relative motion is achieved between the rotary knob and the brake element.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to an operating element for a motor vehicle, having a housing, a rotary knob, a rotary shaft arranged on the rotary knob, and a brake element engaging with the rotary shaft, by which an adjustable torque is transmitted to the rotary knob. An element exerting a spring effect is arranged between the rotary knob and the braking element such that a relative movement between the rotary knob and the braking element is achieved.
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1. An operating element for a motor vehicle, the operating element comprising:
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a housing;
a rotary knob;
a rotary shaft arranged on the rotary knob; and
a brake element engaging with the rotary shaft, via which an adjustable torque is transmitted to the rotary knob, wherein an element that achieves a spring action is provided between the rotary knob and the brake element so that a relative motion is achieved between the rotary knob and the brake element. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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