Patent ID: 10276323

Abstract:
The invention relates to an actuating element comprising corona illumination, having a handle (1), which can be moved linearly in a stationary housing (3) from a raised non-actuating position to a lowered actuating position by manually impacting on its horizontal actuating surface (2). Said actuating element further comprises a circumferential border (5) of the handle (1), which protrudes into the direction facing away from the actuating surface (2) and forms an annular gap (7) between the end thereof facing away from the actuating area (2) and a housing wall (6), which annular gap (7) leads radially outward from the housing interior (4) below the actuating area (2) to the housing exterior surrounding the handle in order to cause a linear movement of the handle (1). Said actuating element further comprises a light source (12) arranged in the housing interior (4), the light whereof can be guided via an annular optical waveguide (11) corresponding to the border (5) of the handle (1) to the annular gap (7) and through same radially outward to the outside of the housing wall (6). Said actuating element further comprises electrical and/or electronic components arranged in the housing interior (4). The annular optical waveguide (11) has an annular wall which extends in the direction of the linear movement of the handle (1) and by means of which the housing interior (4) comprising the light source (12) and the electrical and/or electronic components is separated from the end area of the annular gap (7) facing the housing interior (4), wherein a channel (18) is formed between the annular wall and the housing (3) surrounding the annular wall, which channel (18) opens outward at its bottom end and wherein the optical waveguide (11) and the annular wall are configured in one piece (30).