Patent ID: 7971498
Filing Date: 2011-07-05
Classification: B60K,F16H,G05G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A control device for a technical system, the control device comprising: an actuating element with at least two actuation positions, said actuating element being unlimitedly rotatable; a stop means adjustable in a controlled manner for limiting the angle of rotation of said actuating element; an electronic control unit for receiving an actuation signal based on a change in actuation position or angular position of said actuating element, wherein said stop means includes a drive for establishing and changing said actuation positions, said electronic control unit being connected to said stop means for controlling the establishment and change in said actuation positions; and a system to be controlled, said electronic control unit being connected to said system to be controlled for changing a state of said system based on said actuation signal and for changing said actuation positions based on an automatic change to a state of said system, said actuation positions being defined by a first stop portion and a second stop portion, said first stop portion and said second stop portion limiting a movement range of said actuating element, said first stop portion and said second stop portion being movable by said drive or said actuation positions being defined by said drive limiting a movement range of said actuating element, said stop means sending a stop position signal to said electronic control unit.