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Multi-function operating device

  • US 5,270,689 A
  • Filed: 10/25/1989
  • Issued: 12/14/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/27/1988
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An operator control of a multi-function operating device in a motor vehicle for selecting between a plurality of function groups and for selecting individual functions of a selected function group from a menu of the selected function group comprising:

  • a bidirectional rotary switch for designating one of the plurality of function groups and for designating one of the individual functions of the selected function group from the menu of the selected function group by rotation of said bidirectional rotary switch, said individual functions within a selected function group differing for each of said plurality of function groups;

    stop means for providing the rotary switch with a number of stop positions, one of the plurality of function groups and one of the individual functions of each of the function groups being assigned to each of the stop positions; and

    enter function means for entering said one designated function group and said one designated individual function of the selected function group, the enter function means being subsequently independently triggered by an axial movement of the rotary switch distinct from said rotation of said bidirectional switch to designate one of the plurality of function groups and one of the individual functions.

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