EP0898003A2 - Multifunction control device for washing machine - Google Patents

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EP0898003A2
EP0898003A2 EP98115178A EP98115178A EP0898003A2 EP 0898003 A2 EP0898003 A2 EP 0898003A2 EP 98115178 A EP98115178 A EP 98115178A EP 98115178 A EP98115178 A EP 98115178A EP 0898003 A2 EP0898003 A2 EP 0898003A2
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F34/00—Details of control systems for washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F34/28—Arrangements for program selection, e.g. control panels therefor; Arrangements for indicating program parameters, e.g. the selected program or its progress
    • D06F34/32—Arrangements for program selection, e.g. control panels therefor; Arrangements for indicating program parameters, e.g. the selected program or its progress characterised by graphical features, e.g. touchscreens
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2101/00—User input for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2101/10—Spin speed
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2101/00—User input for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2101/14—Time settings
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2105/00—Systems or parameters controlled or affected by the control systems of washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2105/58—Indications or alarms to the control system or to the user

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  • Known multi-function controls work with one central rotary switch for all or at least the most of the planned operating programs and with one printed environment in which symbols for the operating program set in each case can be activated.
  • the assignment of the operating programs to the symbols is often only by studying the additional descriptions in the operating instructions possible. Because controls and operating instructions are separated locally or the operating instructions are only rarely and if you study only incompletely at all, it exists Danger of frequent operating errors.
  • the information necessary for the operation about the existing operating programs i.e. in particular over several washing, drying and spinning programs, each can be shown in plain text on the display and must not decoded from symbols with the help of operating instructions become.
  • all Operating programs shown in the display and selected by pressing the key with Enter function or at the end of the selection and thus with the fully assembled Operating program combination can be started. It is thus simple user guidance with a variety of selectable operating programs possible, depending on which Number of lines on the display can be displayed in plain text at the same time are.
  • the selection with the control button and the subsequent selection a certain program is particularly user-friendly, that the knob rotation function and the push button function, especially as a push-button function, in a control button can be summarized like a jog shuttle.
  • FIG. 1 shows a detail of a control panel of a comfort washing machine an LCD display 1 with five lines 1.1-1.5 as well with a jog shuttle in the form of a rotatable control button 2 with finger recess 2.1 to select operating programs a rotary movement and with integrated push button function to select an operating program or start a Operating program or a combination of operating programs by pressing the control button in the sense of an axial actuation process.
  • Additional sub-program groups can now be created e.g. "Additional functions” (different spin speeds) or “Delay start” (start of operation or a desired End of operation of a previously selected operating program combination) displayed, selected and selected.
  • the fifth is then used in the running operating program Display line 1.5 to indicate program status messages or to indicate any existing errors.
  • additional Push buttons P1-P4 provided; these preferably serve as Memo button for saving and for particularly fast Possibility to call up preferred or frequently used Operating program combinations or as special keys for Supplement the programs that can be called up in display 1 by additional programs Operating programs.

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A multifunction operating device is for washing machines and incorporates a display (1) with operating programs, which are represented and selected in a text in clear. A knob (2) is provided for selecting a program represented in the display (1) while a key with an enter function is provided for selecting a dialled operating program for the start up of a program or a program combination.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Multifunktions-Bedienvorrichtung für Waschmaschinen; derartige Bedienvorrichtungen sind insbesondere zum Einsatz bei Komfort-Waschmaschinen mit einer Vielzahl von Wasch-Hauptprogrammen und weiteren Zusatzprogrammen bzw. Sonderfunktionen vorgesehen.The invention relates to a multifunction control device for washing machines; such controls are particularly suitable for use in comfort washing machines a variety of main washing programs and other additional programs or special functions provided.

Bekannte Multifunktions-Bedienvorrichtungen arbeiten mit einem zentralen Drehschalter für sämtliche oder zumindest den größten Teil der vorgesehenen Betriebsprogramme und mit einem bedruckten Umfeld, in dem durch Leuchtanzeigen Symbole für das jeweils eingestellte Betriebsprogramm aktivierbar sind. Die Zuordnung der Betriebsprogramme zu den Symbolen ist oft nur durch Studium der zusätzlichen Beschreibungen in der Bedienanleitung möglich. Da Bedienelemente und Bedienanleitung örtlich getrennt sind bzw. die Bedienanleitung nur selten und wenn überhaupt nur unvollständig studiert wird, besteht die Gefahr von häufigen Bedienfehlern.Known multi-function controls work with one central rotary switch for all or at least the most of the planned operating programs and with one printed environment in which symbols for the operating program set in each case can be activated. The assignment of the operating programs to the symbols is often only by studying the additional descriptions in the operating instructions possible. Because controls and operating instructions are separated locally or the operating instructions are only rarely and if you study only incompletely at all, it exists Danger of frequent operating errors.

Gemäß Aufgabe vorliegender Erfindung soll die Bedienung von Komfort-Waschmaschinen mit einer Vielzahl von einstellbaren Betriebsprogrammen, insbesondere im Hinblick auf eine Vermeidung von Bedienfehlern bei gleichzeitiger Ausnutzung aller zur Verfügung stehenden Betriebsprogramme vereinfacht werden. Die Lösung dieser Aufgabe gelingt erfindungsgemäß durch eine Multifunktions-Bedienvorrichtung gemäß Anspruch 1; vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind jeweils Gegenstand der Unteransprüche. According to the object of the present invention, the operation of Comfort washing machines with a variety of adjustable Operating programs, especially with a view to avoiding them of operating errors while exploiting all of them available operating programs can be simplified. This object is achieved according to the invention by a Multi-function control device according to claim 1; beneficial Embodiments of the invention are the subject matter of subclaims.

Erfindungsgemäß sind die für die Bedienung notwendigen Informationen über die vorhandenen Betriebsprogramme, d.h. insbesondere über mehrere Wasch-, Trocken- und Schleuderprogramme, jeweils im Klartext in dem Display darstellbar und müssen nicht erst mit Hilfe einer Bedienanleitung aus Symbolen dekodiert werden. Mit Hilfe des Bedienknopfes können sämtliche Betriebsprogramme in dem Display zur Darstellung gebracht und durch Betätigung der Taste mit Enter-Funktion ausgewählt bzw. am Ende des Auswählens und somit bei voll zusammengestellter Betriebsprogramm-Kombination in Gang gesetzt werden. Es ist somit eine einfache Benutzerführung mit einer Vielzahl von auswählbaren Betriebsprogrammen möglich, von denen je nach Zeilenzahl des Displays mehrere gleichzeitig im Klartext darstellbar sind.According to the invention, the information necessary for the operation about the existing operating programs, i.e. in particular over several washing, drying and spinning programs, each can be shown in plain text on the display and must not decoded from symbols with the help of operating instructions become. With the help of the control button, all Operating programs shown in the display and selected by pressing the key with Enter function or at the end of the selection and thus with the fully assembled Operating program combination can be started. It is thus simple user guidance with a variety of selectable operating programs possible, depending on which Number of lines on the display can be displayed in plain text at the same time are.

Die Anwahl durch den Bedienknopf und die anschließende Auswahl eines bestimmten Programms wird dadurch besonders bedienfreundlich, daß die Knopf-Drehfunktion und die Tastfunktion, insbesondere als Tast-Druckfunktion, in einem Bedienknopf nach Art eines Jog-Shuttle zusammengefaßt werden.The selection with the control button and the subsequent selection a certain program is particularly user-friendly, that the knob rotation function and the push button function, especially as a push-button function, in a control button can be summarized like a jog shuttle.

Nach einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist die Übersichtlichkeit der Bedienung dadurch noch weiter verbessert, daß nach dem Auswählen eines ersten Betriebsprogramms für eine vorgesehene Betriebsprogramm-Kombination durch Betätigen der Taste das dadurch zuvor angewählte Programm im Display im Klartext erhalten bleibt und die weiteren Betriebsprogramme in den verbleibenden Zeilen des Displays durch Drehen des Drehknopfes durchblätterbar und in gleicher Weise durch Betätigung der Taste mit jeweiliger Auswahltaste abspeicherbar sind. Nach dem Auswählen des letzten Betriebsprogramms einer Betriebsprogramm-Kombination ist das gesamte Menü ablesbar und kann dann durch Betätigung der Taste abgerufen und in Gang gesetzt werden. According to one embodiment of the invention, the clarity is the operation improved even further that after selecting a first operating program for an intended one Operating program combination by pressing the key the previously selected program in plain text on the display is retained and the other operating programs in the remaining lines of the display by turning the rotary knob leaf through and in the same way by actuation the key can be saved with the respective selection key. After selecting the last operating program of an operating program combination the entire menu is readable and can then be accessed by pressing the button and going be set.

Eine Zeile, bevorzugt die letzte Zeile, des Displays wird nach einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung dazu benutzt, dann den jeweiligen Status der ablaufenden Betriebsprogramm-Kombination anzuzeigen und/oder ggf. Fehlermeldungen und/oder Fehlbedienungsmeldungen aufzuzeigen.One line, preferably the last line, of the display used according to a further embodiment of the invention, then the respective status of the running operating program combination display and / or error messages and / or if necessary Show maloperation messages.

Die Erfindung sowie weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung gemäß Merkmalen der Unteransprüche werden im folgenden anhand schematisch dargestellter Ausführungsbeispiele in der Zeichnung näher erläutert; darin zeigen:

FIG 1
ein fünfzeiliges Display unmittelbar nach dem Einschalten des Gerätes mit einer Anzeige von Betriebsprogrammen (Waschprogrammen) einer vorrangigen Programmgruppe;
FIG 2
das fünfzeilige Display gemäß FIG 1 nach Anwählen eines bestimmten Betriebsprogramms (Pflegeleicht 40 °C) in Zeile 2 durch entsprechendes Drehen des Bedienknopfes mit gleichzeitigem Wandern des Cursors von Zeile 1 auf Zeile 2;
FIG 3
das Display gemäß FIG 1 bzw. FIG 2 nach Auswahl und Abruf eines vollständigen Menüs einer Betriebsprogramm-Kombination.
The invention and further advantageous embodiments of the invention according to the features of the subclaims are explained in more detail below with the aid of schematically illustrated exemplary embodiments in the drawing; show in it:
FIG. 1
a five-line display immediately after switching on the device with an indication of operating programs (washing programs) of a priority program group;
FIG 2
the five-line display according to FIG 1 after selecting a certain operating program (easy care 40 ° C) in line 2 by turning the control knob while moving the cursor from line 1 to line 2;
FIG 3
the display according to FIG 1 or 2 after selecting and calling up a complete menu of an operating program combination.

FIG 1 zeigt als Ausschnitt eines Bedienfeldes einer Komfort-Waschmaschine ein LCD-Display 1 mit fünf Zeilen 1.1-1.5 sowie mit einem Jog-Shuttle in Form eines drehbaren Bedienknopfes 2 mit Fingermulde 2.1 zur Anwahl von Betriebsprogrammen durch eine Drehbewegung und mit integrierter Drucktasten-Funktion zur Auswahl eines Betriebsprogramms bzw. Ingangsetzung eines Betriebsprogramms bzw. einer Betriebsprogramm-Kombination durch Drücken des Bedienknopfes im Sinne eines axialen Betätigungsvorgangs. 1 shows a detail of a control panel of a comfort washing machine an LCD display 1 with five lines 1.1-1.5 as well with a jog shuttle in the form of a rotatable control button 2 with finger recess 2.1 to select operating programs a rotary movement and with integrated push button function to select an operating program or start a Operating program or a combination of operating programs by pressing the control button in the sense of an axial actuation process.

In den ersten vier Zeilen sind als vorrangige Betriebsprogramme einer Programmgruppe "Waschprogramme" vier Waschprogramme (Bunt 60 °C; Pflegeleicht 40 °C; Wolle 30°; Stärken) angezeigt. Durch Drehen des Bedienknopfes 2 kann nacheinander eines dieser Waschprogramme angewählt werden, wobei der Cursor 1.6 entsprechend von Zeile zu Zeile wandert. Durch Drehen des Drehschalters 1, derart daß der Cursor 1.6 von der Zeile 1.4 auf die Zeile 1.5 springt, wird erreicht, daß weitere Waschprogramme (z.B. Kochwäsche 95 °C; Synthetik 30 °C; nur Schleudern; Einweichen) der vorrangigen Programmgruppe "Waschprogramme" im Klartext aufgeblättert werden und durch Drehen des Bedienknopfes 2 angewählt werden können.The first four lines are as priority operating programs a program group "washing programs" four washing programs (Colorful 60 ° C; Easy care 40 ° C; Wool 30 °; Strengths) displayed. By turning the control button 2 one after the other one of these washing programs can be selected, whereby the Cursor 1.6 moves from line to line accordingly. By Turn the rotary switch 1 such that the cursor 1.6 from the Line 1.4 jumps to line 1.5, it is achieved that more Washing programs (e.g. hot wash 95 ° C; synthetic 30 ° C; only skidding; Soak) of the priority program group "Washing programs" in plain text are paged through and through Turn the control button 2 can be selected.

FIG 2 zeigt den Zustand, in dem durch Drehen des Bedienknopfes 2 das gewünschte Waschprogramm "Pflegeleicht 40 °C" in Zeile 1.2 des Displays 1 mit entsprechender Lage des Cursors 1.6 angewählt ist. Durch anschließendes Druck-Betätigen des Bedienknopfes 2 wird dieses Waschprogramm ("Pflegeleicht 40 °C") ausgewählt. Nach einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist nunmehr vorgesehen, gemäß FIG 3, das ausgewählte Waschprogramm der vorrangigen Programmgruppe "Waschprogramme" in Zeile 1.1 mit Klartextanzeige abzulegen.2 shows the state in which by turning the control knob 2 the desired wash program "Easy care 40 ° C" in Line 1.2 of the display 1 with the corresponding position of the cursor 1.6 is selected. By subsequently pressing the Control button 2 is this wash program ("Easy care 40 ° C "). According to an embodiment of the invention 3, the selected washing program is now provided the priority program group "washing programs" in Store line 1.1 with plain text display.

Durch Druckbetätigung des Bedienknopfes 2 zum Zwecke der Auswahl eines bestimmten Betriebsprogramms bzw. durch eine anschließend erneute Druckbetätigung kann nunmehr auf eine erste Unter-Programmgruppe (z.B. "Sonderfunktionen") umgeschaltet werden; in den Display-Zeilen 1.2-1.4 erscheinen dann im Klartext Betriebsprogramme (z.B. ohne Trocknen; ECO; leicht). Durch Anwahl der Display-Zeile 1.5 können weitere Betriebsprogramme der Sonderfunktion angewählt werden. Nach Auswahl eines Betriebsprogramms (z.B. ohne Trocknen) aus dieser Unter-Programmgruppe ("Sonderfunktionen") durch Druckbetätigung des Bedienknopfes 2 wird dieses gemäß FIG 3 in der Display-Zeile 1.2 abgelegt und als zweiter Teil eines Betriebsprogramm-Kombination angezeigt.By pressing the control button 2 for the purpose of selection of a specific operating program or by a subsequent one Pressing again can now be done on a first one Sub-program group (e.g. "Special functions") switched become; in the display lines 1.2-1.4 then appear in the Plain text operating programs (e.g. without drying; ECO; light). Additional operating programs can be selected by selecting display line 1.5 the special function can be selected. After selection an operating program (e.g. without drying) from this sub-program group ("Special functions") by pressing the button the control button 2, this is shown in FIG 3 in the display line 1.2 filed and as a second part of an operating program combination displayed.

In ähnlicher Weise können nunmehr weitere Unter-Programmgruppen z.B. "Zusatzfunktionen" (verschiedene Schleuderdrehzahlen) oder "Zeitvorwahl" (Betriebs-Start bzw. ein gewünschtes Betriebs-Ende einer zuvor ausgewählten Betriebsprogramm-Kombination) angezeigt, angewählt und ausgewählt werden.In a similar way, additional sub-program groups can now be created e.g. "Additional functions" (different spin speeds) or "Delay start" (start of operation or a desired End of operation of a previously selected operating program combination) displayed, selected and selected.

Bei Anwählen der Unter-Programmgruppe "Zeitvorwahl" kann nach der Zeitvorwahl durch Cursor-Anwahl einer Display-Zeilenangabe "Start Programm" Druckbetätigung des Bedienknopfes 2 die gesamte Betriebsprogramm-Kombination aktiviert werden; im Display erscheint gemäß FIG 3 im Klartext das gesamte gewählte Menü.When selecting the sub-program group "Delay start" you can go to the time preselection by selecting a display line "Start program" push button 2 entire operating program combination can be activated; in the According to FIG. 3, the display shows the entire selected in plain text Menu.

Im laufenden Betriebsprogramm dient anschließend die fünfte Display-Zeile 1.5 zur Angabe von Programmstatus-Meldungen bzw. zur Angabe von gegebenenfalls vorhandenen Fehlern.The fifth is then used in the running operating program Display line 1.5 to indicate program status messages or to indicate any existing errors.

Nach einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sind zusätzliche Drucktasten P1-P4 vorgesehen; diese dienen bevorzugt als Memo-Taste zur Abspeicherung und zur besonders schnellen Abrufmöglichkeit von bevorzugten bzw. häufig benutzten Betriebsprogramm-Kombinationen oder als Sonder-Tasten zur Ergänzung der im Display 1 abrufbaren Programme durch weitere Betriebsprogramme.According to an embodiment of the invention, additional Push buttons P1-P4 provided; these preferably serve as Memo button for saving and for particularly fast Possibility to call up preferred or frequently used Operating program combinations or as special keys for Supplement the programs that can be called up in display 1 by additional programs Operating programs.

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Multifunktions-Bedienvorrichtung für Waschmaschinen mit einer Display-Anzeige (1) mit im Klartext darstellbaren und auswählbaren Betriebsprogrammen, mit einem Bedienknopf (2) zur Anwahl eines der im Display (1) dargestellten Betriebsprogramme durch Drehen des Bedienknopfes, mit einer Taste mit Enter-Funktion zur Auswahl eines angewählten Betriebsprogramms bzw. Inbetriebsetzung eines Betriebsprogramms bzw. eine Betriebsprogramm-Kombination. Multifunction control device for washing machines with a display (1) with operating programs that can be displayed and selected in plain text, with an operating button (2) for selecting one of the operating programs shown in the display (1) by turning the operating button, with a key with an enter function for selecting a selected operating program or commissioning an operating program or a combination of operating programs. Multifunktions-Bedienvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 mit einem mehrzeiligen Display (1), insbesondere einem LCD-Display. Multifunction control device according to claim 1 with a multi-line display (1), in particular an LCD display. Multifunktions-Bedienvorrichtung nach Anspruch 2 mit einer jeweils gleichzeitigen Anzeige von mehreren Betriebsprogrammen, mit einer Anzeige jeweils eines Betriebsprogramms in einer Zeile (1.1;1.2;1.3;1.4;1.5) des Displays (1). Multifunction control device according to claim 2 with simultaneous display of several operating programs, with a display of an operating program in one line (1.1; 1.2; 1.3; 1.4; 1.5) of the display (1). Mulifunktions-Bedienvorrichtung nach zumindest einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3 mit einer rangartigen Unterteilung der Betriebsprogramme. Multi-function operating device according to at least one of Claims 1 to 3 with a subdivision of the operating programs. Multifunktions-Bedienvorrichtung nach Anspruch 4 mit einer Unterteilung in eine Haupt-Programmgruppe und in zumindest eine Unter-Programmgruppe. Multifunction control device according to claim 4 with a division into a main program group and at least one sub-program group. Multifunktions-Bedienvorrichtung nach Anspruch 5 mit einer Haupt-Programmgruppe bzw. zumindest einer Unter-Programmgruppe mit jeweils mehreren Haupt-Betriebsprogrammen bzw. Unter-Betriebsprogrammen. Multifunction control device according to claim 5 with a main program group or at least one sub-program group, each with several main operating programs or sub-operating programs. Multifunktions-Bedienvorrichtung nach zumindest einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 6 mit einem Wechsel der Display-Anzeige von einem vorrangigen Betriebsprogramm, insbesondere einer vorrangigen Programmgruppe, auf ein nachrangiges Betriebs-Programm, insbesondere eine nachrangige Programmgruppe, durch Betätigen der Taste mit Enter-Funktion nach Auswahl eines vorrangigen Betriebsprogramms. Multifunction control device according to at least one of Claims 4 to 6 with a change in the display from a priority operating program, in particular a priority program group, to a subordinate operating program, in particular a subordinate program group, by pressing the key with the enter function after selecting a priority operating program. Multifunktions-Bedienvorrichtung nach Anspruch 7 mit einer verbleibenden Display-Anzeige des jeweils zuvor ausgewählten Betriebsprogramms. Multifunction control device according to claim 7 with a remaining display of the previously selected operating program. Multifunktions-Bedienvorrichtung nach Anspruch 8 mit einer Inbetriebsetzung sämtlicher ausgewählter Betriebsprogramme nach bzw. bei Auswahl des letzten Betriebsprogramms durch Betätigung der Taste mit Enter-Funktion. Multifunction control device according to claim 8 with commissioning of all selected operating programs after or when selecting the last operating program by pressing the key with Enter function. Multifunktions-Bedienvorrichtung nach zumindest einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9 mit einer Display-Anzeige (1.4) bzw. einer Inbetriebsetzung durch die Taste mit Enter-Funktion für ein Timer-Programm. Multifunction control device according to at least one of Claims 1 to 9 with a display (1.4) or commissioning with the key with enter function for a timer program. Multifunktions-Bedienvorrichtung nach zumindest einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10 mit einer Display-Anzeige (1.5) für eine jeweilige Status-Information. Multifunction control device according to at least one of Claims 1 to 10 with a display (1.5) for each status information. Multifunktions-Bedienvorrichtung nach zumindest einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11 mit einem drehbaren Bedienknopf (2) mit integrierter Tastenfunktion durch axiale Bewegung des Bedienknopfes (2). Multifunction control device according to at least one of Claims 1 to 11 with a rotatable control button (2) with integrated button function by axial movement of the control button (2). Multifunktions-Bedienvorrichtung nach zumindest einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 12 mit einem drehbaren Bedienknopf (2) mit integrierter Tastenfunktion mit Enter-Funktion durch axiales Drücken des Bedienknopfes (2) nach Art eines Jog-Shuttle. Multifunction control device according to at least one of Claims 1 to 12 with a rotatable control button (2) with integrated button function with enter function by axially pressing the control button (2) like a jog shuttle. Multifunktions-Bedienvorrichtung nach zumindest einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 13 mit weiteren Zusatz-Sondertasten (P1-P4). Multifunction control device according to at least one of Claims 1 to 13 with additional special buttons (P1-P4). Multifunktion nach Anspruch 14 mit weiteren Zusatz-Sondertasten (P1-P4) zur Abspeicherung von definierten Betriebsprogramm-Kombinationen. Multifunction according to claim 14 with additional special keys (P1-P4) for storing defined operating program combinations. Multifunktion nach Anspruch 14 mit weiteren Zusatz-Sondertasten (P1-P4) zur Auswahl von weiteren Sonder-Betriebsprogrammen. Multifunction according to claim 14 with additional special buttons (P1-P4) to select additional special operating programs.
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