Patent ID: 7317169
Filing Date: 2008-01-08
Classification: B60Q

Abstract:
1. A switching device for a vehicle, the device comprising: a switching lever structured for deflection into different switching positions for activating a switching process; an actuator cooperating with said switching lever to cause vibration thereof; a first control device for generating first control signals; a second control device communicating with said first control device to receive said first control signals and to determine, using said first control signals, set conditions for admissible deflection of said switching lever, said second control device communicating with said actuator, wherein said actuator is driven by said second control device when said switching lever is deflected into a switching position which does not satisfy said set conditions, wherein the switching device is a steering column switch and said switching lever initiates signalling processes for changing a travelling direction, wherein said first control device is structured for blind spot detection and said actuator is driven upon initiation of a travelling direction change, although an object has been detected in a blind spot region.