Manual control device comprising a spring-loaded button

Abstract

The manual control device (100) comprises a support (101) and a control assembly (102) mounted on the support (101), the control assembly (102) comprising a button (103), the button (103) comprising a support area (104) intended to receive a support force (F1). The button (103) offering a movement capability relative to the support (101) making it possible to vary the support area (104) from a stable inactive position to an unstable active position when the support force (F1) is applied to the support area (104), the control assembly (102) comprising at least one return member (105a) integral with the button (103).

Description

Technical field of the invention

[0001] The technical field of the invention relates to remote manual control, for example for controlling an electromechanical actuator for controlling a sun protection or blackout screen, or more generally for controlling home automation equipment. More particularly, the invention relates to a manual control device, in particular for such home automation equipment.

[0002] The present invention can be applied in particular in the field of home automation. State of the prior art

[0003] Known from the prior art is a manual control device comprising an electronic control module and a control button secured to the electronic control module and having mobility relative to the electronic control module. The electronic control module comprises a printed circuit and one or more switches configured to each selectively occupy an active state and an inactive state, the or each switch being mounted on one face of the printed circuit. The control button comprises a face accessible from the outside of the manual control device, as well as another face opposite said accessible face and facing the printed circuit of the electronic control module.This other face comprises one or more support elements, each being configured to come directly into contact with one of the corresponding switches of the electronic control module in order to activate this switch when a user applies a manual pressure force to the accessible face of the control button.

[0004] Generally speaking, the control button, particularly when it is of the push button type, is associated with a return mechanism which makes it possible to return the control button to a stable state in which the support element does not actuate the corresponding switch. In a very simple case, the control button is pushed back by a spring integrated into the electronic control module once the user releases his pressure on the push button. This results in a so-called "soft" stroke, particularly when pressing the control button before it compresses the spring. This leaves a poor quality sensation for the user. Other generally more complex return mechanisms exist and are unsatisfactory; their development so that pressing leaves a qualitative sensation is complex. Subject of the invention

[0005] The aim of the present invention is to propose a high-quality manual control device, particularly from the point of view of user experience, and simple in design.

[0006] For this purpose, the invention relates to a manual control device comprising a support and a control assembly mounted on the support, the control assembly comprising a button, the button comprising a support zone intended to receive a support force, the button offering a capacity for movement relative to the support making it possible to vary the support zone from a stable inactive position to an unstable active position when the support force is applied to the support zone, the control assembly comprising at least one return member configured to: in the unstable active position of the support zone, induce a stress on the support tending to push the support zone towards its stable inactive position; in the stable inactive position of the support zone, tend to oppose the passage of the support zone to its unstable active position; said at least one return member being integral with the button.

[0007] This makes it possible to control the pressure force required to move the pressure zone from its stable inactive position to its unstable active position. In addition, the fact that said at least one return member is made of the same material as the button provides a more qualitative feel for the user because the spring effect is directly integrated into the button via said at least one return member.

[0008] The manual control device may further include one or more of the following features.

[0009] According to a characteristic of the manual control device, said at least one return member is constantly urged against the support.

[0010] This makes it possible to avoid soft support at least at the start of the stroke when applying the support force to the support zone for a better sensation perceived by the user applying the support force directly or indirectly to the control assembly. By "constantly stressed against the support", it is understood here that said at least one return member has a return force which is never zero, i.e. said at least one return member is always more or less compressed.

[0011] According to a characteristic of the manual control device, the control assembly comprises at least one retaining member, and, in the stable inactive position of the support zone, said at least one retaining member cooperates with the support so as to participate, with said at least one return member, in maintaining the support zone in its stable inactive position.

[0012] Said at least one retaining member, for example a retaining clip, makes it possible to limit the range of movement of the support zone from its stable inactive position to its unstable active position while ensuring that, if necessary, said at least one return member always exerts a return force. In addition to this function, said at least one retaining member participates in securing the control assembly, and in particular the button, to the electronic control module.

[0013] According to a feature of the manual control device, the manual control device comprises an electronic control module, the electronic control module comprising the support, a printed circuit and a switch mounted on the printed circuit, the switch being capable of selectively occupying an active state and an inactive state, the manual control device being configured so that: the transition of the support zone from the stable inactive position to the unstable active position induces the transition of the switch from its inactive state to its active state; the transition of the support zone from the unstable active position to the stable inactive position induces the transition of the switch from its active state to its inactive state.

[0014] The integration of the electronic control module into the manual control device makes it possible to form an autonomous assembly for controlling an actuator such as a roller shutter motor.

[0015] According to a feature of the manual control device, the button comprises a support pin, and, in the unstable active position of the support zone, the support pin passes through the support and bears against the switch.

[0016] This allows easy activation of the switch.

[0017] According to a characteristic of the manual control device, said at least one return member comprises two strips each comprising a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end, each of the strips of said at least one return member being connected to the button via its first longitudinal end and the second longitudinal ends of the two strips of said at least one return member being connected to each other at a junction point located at a distance from the button.

[0018] This arrangement is simple to achieve and provides the necessary elasticity to said at least one return organ to ensure its function reliably and repeatably over time.

[0019] Advantageously, each of the two strips of said at least one return member has a curved shape between its first longitudinal end and its second longitudinal end, and is capable of deforming under the effect of a force applied to said junction point in the direction of the button.

[0020] This arrangement makes it possible to maximize the elasticity of said at least one return member for the same thickness of material of the slats.

[0021] Advantageously, the slats of said at least one return member are symmetrical with respect to said junction point.

[0022] This arrangement allows for good distribution of forces at the first longitudinal ends of the slats and at said junction point.

[0023] These different possibilities of leaf springs make it possible to form an efficient and inexpensive leaf spring.

[0024] Alternatively, said at least one return member comprises a single blade, a first longitudinal end of which is connected to the button and a second longitudinal end of which is free. Advantageously, this blade may be located on an axis of symmetry of the button orthogonally to a pivot axis of the button.

[0025] The production of said at least one return member is thus more robust and simpler. It is also more suitable when the stroke available for the movement of the button is more restricted.

[0026] According to a characteristic of the manual control device, said at least one return member is arranged as an extension of a rim of the button to a first face of the button opposite a second face of the button, the second face of the button comprising the support zone.

[0027] This allows the production of said at least one return member in the extension of a wall having less mechanical constraints than that supporting the support zone.

[0028] According to a characteristic of the manual control device, the movement capability of the button relative to the support is along a pivot axis, and the control assembly comprises two return members arranged equidistant from the pivot axis of the button relative to the support, and, preferably, arranged symmetrically with respect to a plane of symmetry substantially orthogonal to the pivot axis of the button relative to the support.

[0029] This ensures good stability of the button and therefore improves the quality perceived by the user.

[0030] According to a feature of the manual control device, the manual control device comprises an actuation assembly, the control assembly being arranged between the actuation assembly and the printed circuit, the actuation assembly comprising a support region intended to receive a support force exerted by a user of the manual control device, the support region having a capacity for movement relative to the support making it possible to vary the support region from a stable inactive position to an unstable active position when the support force is exerted on the support region, the actuation assembly being configured to transmit the support force exerted on the support region to the support area in order to position the support area in its unstable active position so that the control assembly exerts an activation pressure on the switch making it possible to place it in its active state.

[0031] Such a control assembly makes it possible in particular to ensure a transfer of the support force to the switch, in particular when the actuating assembly cannot technically come into contact with this switch.

[0032] According to a characteristic of the manual control device, the actuation assembly comprises at least one return element made of a single material with a part of said actuation assembly, said at least one return element being configured to: in the unstable active position of the support region, induce a stress on the support tending to push the support region towards its stable inactive position; in the stable inactive position of the support region, tend to oppose the transition of the support region to its unstable active position.

[0033] Said at least one return organ and said at least one return element are thus independent and their efforts can be combined.

[0034] According to a feature of the manual control device, said part of the actuation assembly comprises the support region, the movement capability of the support region relative to the support is along a pivot axis, and the part of the actuation assembly comprises two return elements arranged equidistant from the pivot axis of the support region relative to the support, and, preferably, arranged symmetrically relative to a plane of symmetry substantially orthogonal to the pivot axis of the support region relative to the support.

[0035] This ensures good stability of the said part of the actuation assembly and therefore improves the quality perceived by the user.

[0036] According to a characteristic of the manual control device, said actuating assembly comprises a support member projecting from said part of said actuating assembly and is configured so that, in the unstable active position of the support region, the support force exerted on the support region causes the support member to apply the support force to the support zone, resulting in said support zone being in its unstable active position.

[0037] This allows for an efficient and transparent transfer of force to the user who then exerts the support force on the support region

[0038] According to a characteristic of the manual control device, the manual control device is configured so that, when the support region is in its stable inactive position, the support zone is in its stable inactive position, said at least one return element being configured to, in the stable inactive position of the support region, tend to oppose the passage of the support region to its unstable active position, said at least one return member being configured to constantly ensure contact between the support zone and the support member.

[0039] The actuation assembly and the control assembly can then be mechanically independent and there is no need to mechanically attach them directly to each other to ensure proper operation of the variation of the state of the switch. This ensures that there is no play between the support area and the actuation assembly in contact with this support area.

[0040] According to a characteristic of the manual control device, said at least one return element comprises two strips each comprising a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end, each of the strips of said at least one return element being connected to said part of the actuation assembly via its first longitudinal end, and the second longitudinal ends of the two strips of said at least one return element being connected to each other at a junction point located at a distance from said part of the actuation assembly.

[0041] This arrangement is simple to achieve and provides the necessary elasticity to said at least one return element to ensure its function reliably and repeatably over time.

[0042] Other advantages and features may emerge from the detailed description that follows. Brief description of the drawings

[0043] The invention will be better understood upon reading the following detailed description, given solely as a non-limiting example and made with reference to the appended drawings listed below. There Figure 1 represents, in a perspective view, a manual control device according to a first embodiment of the invention. Figure 2 represents a sectional view of the manual control device of the Figure 1 . There Figure 3 represents, in a perspective view, only part of the manual control device, in particular of the Figure 1 . There Figure 4 represents, in a perspective view, a control assembly of the manual control device of the Figure 1 . There Figure 5 represents, in a perspective view, the manual control device according to a second embodiment of the invention. Figure 6represents, in a perspective view, the control assembly of the manual control device of the Figure 5 . There Figure 7 represents, in a perspective view, only part of the manual control device of the Figure 5 . There figure 8 represents, according to a schematic sectional view, the manual control device of the Figure 5 . There Figure 9 represents, in a perspective view, the manual control device according to a third embodiment of the invention. Figure 10 represents a sectional view of the manual control device of the Figure 9 . There Figure 11 represents, in a perspective view, an assembly for actuating the manual control device of the Figure 9 . There Figure 12 represents, in a sectional view, another embodiment of the manual control device according to the invention. The Figure 13represents, in a perspective view, the manual control device according to another embodiment of the invention. Figure 14 represents, in a perspective view, the manual control device of the Figure 13 whose control assembly is removed from a support.

[0044] In these figures, the same references are used to designate the same elements. The elements represented in the different figures are not necessarily drawn to scale in order to facilitate understanding of the figures. Detailed description

[0045] The invention relates to a manual control device 100 comprising a support 101 and a control assembly 102 mounted on, in particular on, the support 101. The figures 1 to 4 represent a first embodiment of this manual control device 100, the figures 5 to 8 represent a second embodiment of this manual control device 100, and the figures 1, to 4 And 9 has 11 represent features of a third embodiment of this manual control device 100. The Figures 13 and 14 illustrate another embodiment, in particular according to a variant of what is illustrated in Figure 1 The manual control device 100 is in particular intended to be used by a user.

[0046] By “user” is understood any person likely to interact with the manual control device 100, in particular by exerting pressure directly or indirectly on the control assembly 102, for example using one of their fingers.

[0047] The control assembly 102 comprises a button 103. This button 103 comprises a support zone 104 intended to receive a support force F1. The button 103 offers a movement capability relative to the support 101 making it possible to vary the support zone 104 from a stable inactive position to an unstable active position when the support force F1 is applied to the support zone 104. The control assembly 102 comprises at least one return member 105a, 105b configured to: in the unstable active position of the support zone 104, induce a stress on the support 101 tending to push the support zone 104 towards its stable inactive position, in particular from which it results that, when the support force F1 applied to the support zone 104 ceases, the support zone 104 automatically returns to its stable inactive position; in the stable inactive position of the support zone 104, tend to oppose the passage of the first support zone to its unstable active position, in particular as long as no sufficient force allowing said at least one return member 105a, 105b to be compressed is applied to the support zone 104. Said at least one return organ 105a, 105b is made of the same material as the button 103.

[0048] In fact, the stress mentioned in relation to said at least one return member 105a, 105b corresponds to a return force, or force to be restored, making it possible to return the support zone 104 to an initial position (i.e. its stable inactive position) when the support force F1 applied to the support zone 104 ceases / is released.

[0049] This association of the return member 105a, 105b with the button 103 makes it possible to avoid the need to produce an adjusted mechanical assembly between the return member 105a, 105b and the button 103. A robust, efficient and preferably economical manual control device 100 is therefore obtained because this does not require a tedious adjustment step between said at least one return member 105a, 105b and the button 103 since said at least one return member 105a, 105b and said button 103 are an integral part of the same part, in particular said to be formed from a single piece.

[0050] By "said at least one return member 105a, 105b is made of the same material as the button 103", it is understood that a single-piece part comprises said at least one return member 105a, 105b and said button 103, and that there is a continuity of material, from the button 103, which forms said at least one return member 105a, 105b.

[0051] For example, for this purpose the button 103 and said at least one return member 105a, 105b can be obtained together by molding.

[0052] According to a particular embodiment of said at least one return member 105a, 105b, as notably illustrated in figures 4 And 6, said at least one return member 105a, 105b comprises two strips 139a, 139b each comprising a first longitudinal end 119a and a second longitudinal end 119b (the first and second longitudinal ends 119a, 119b of the corresponding strip 139a, 139b being opposite). Each of the strips 139a, 139b of said at least one return member 105a, 105b is connected to the button 103 via its first longitudinal end 119a. In other words, the first longitudinal ends 119a of the strips 139a, 139b of said at least one return member 105a, 105b make the interface with the button 103. The second longitudinal ends 119b of the two strips 139a, 139b of said at least one return member 105a, 105b are connected to each other at a junction point 120 located at a distance from the button 103. Thus, said at least one return member 105a, 105b comprises the junction point 120.In other words, the second longitudinal ends 119b of the strips 139a, 139b of said at least one return member 105a, 105b can be combined and form this junction point 120, in particular intended to be in contact with the support 101.

[0053] Each of the two strips 139a, 139b of said at least one return member 105a, 105b may have a curved shape between its first longitudinal end 119a and its second longitudinal end 119b (i.e. the junction point 120 of said at least one return member 105a, 105b) and is capable of deforming under the effect of a force applied to said junction point 120 of said at least one return member 105a, 105b in the direction of the button 103. For example, this force applied to the junction point 120 is exerted by the support 101 when said at least one return member 105a, 105b is compressed under the effect of the bearing force F1 on the bearing zone 104.

[0054] Preferably, the slats 139a, 139b of said at least one return member 105a, 105b are symmetrical with respect to said junction point 120 of said at least one return member 105a, 105b.

[0055] The junction point 120 of said at least one return member 105a, 105b is therefore capable of moving towards the button 103 under the effect of a force applied to the junction point 120 of said at least one return member 105a, 105b in the direction of the button 103.

[0056] The two blades 139a, 139b of said at least one return member 105a, 105b thus form a spring having a leaf spring type operation, making it possible to restore a force in its center at the junction point 120.

[0057] Said at least one return member 105a, 105b can extend, between its opposite longitudinal ends formed by the first longitudinal ends 119a of its strips 139a, 139b, in a zigzag or V shape. This zigzag or V shape allows said at least one return member 105a, 105b to deform and provide the desired spring effect.

[0058] According to an alternative embodiment, shown in Figures 13 and 14 , said at least one return member 105a comprises a single blade 140, a first longitudinal end 140a of which is connected to the button 103 and a second longitudinal end 140b of which is free (the first and second longitudinal ends 140a, 140b of the blade 140 being opposite). This blade 140 is, preferably, located on an axis of symmetry of the button 103, orthogonally to a pivot axis A1 of the button.

[0059] In particular, blade 140, as illustrated in figures 13 and 14, is configured to bear on the side of its second longitudinal end 140b on the support 101, for example against a projection 143 of the support 101 or against a flat surface of the support 101, in order to exercise the return function (return force) of said at least one return member 105a, 105b.

[0060] Said at least one return member 105a, 105b may be made of plastic.

[0061] Said at least one return member 105a, 105b may be, as illustrated in figures 4 And 6 , arranged as an extension of a rim 121 of the button 103 to a first face 122 of the button 103 opposite a second face 123 of the button 103, the second face 123 of the button 103 comprising the support zone 104. The rim 121 here extends around the periphery of the first face 122 of the button 103

[0062] Preferably, the movement capability of the button 103 relative to the support 101 is according to a degree of freedom in rotation represented schematically around a pivot axis A1 in figures 1 , 5 , 6 And 13 .

[0063] In particular, by "said at least one return member 105a, 105b", it is understood that there may be one or more. When several return members 105a, 105b are present, what has been said in relation to said at least one return member 105a, 105b in the present description may apply to each of the return members 105a, 105b.

[0064] For example, the return members 105a, 105b integral with the button 103, which the control assembly 102 comprises, are two in number to ensure good distribution of the return force of the support zone 104 from its unstable active position to its stable inactive position, as well as maintaining with good stability the support zone 104 in its stable inactive position.

[0065] Considering that the movement capability of the button 103 relative to the support 101 is along the pivot axis A1, the two return members 105a, 105b of the control assembly 102 can be arranged equidistant from the pivot axis A1 of the button 103 relative to the support 101. Preferably, the two return members 105a, 105b can be arranged symmetrically relative to a plane of symmetry substantially orthogonal to the pivot axis A1 of the button 103 relative to the support 101. This makes it possible to guarantee good stability of the actuation assembly 126 and therefore to improve the quality perceived by the user.

[0066] In order to avoid functional play of the button 103 and thus allow a satisfactory sensation for the user, said at least one return member 105a, 105a can be constantly urged against the support 101, for example, if necessary via its junction point 120 or the second free end 140b of its blade 140. Said at least one return member 105a, 105b can always be at least partly compressed so as to exert its return force against the support 101. This makes it possible in particular to properly calibrate the pressing force necessary for activating the switch 114, avoiding any empty stroke or any soft stroke for compressing said at least one return member 105a, 105b.

[0067] In order to ensure that the support zone 104 is maintained in its stable inactive position, the control assembly 102 may comprise at least one retaining member 106a, 106b (for example a clip in Figure 4 or a shoulder 144 in Figures 13 and 14). In the stable inactive position of the support zone 104, said at least one retaining member 106a, 106b cooperates with the support 101 (for example with a retaining hole 110a, 110b in Figure 4 or with a 145 clip in Figures 13 and 14 ) so as to participate, with said at least one return member 105a, 105b, in maintaining the support zone 104 in its stable inactive position.

[0068] Said maintenance of the support zone 104 in its stable inactive position can be implemented via at least one support (two in the first to third embodiments) exerted on a first face 107 of the support 101 by the return member(s) 105a, 105b and at least one support (one support for the first embodiment and two for the second and third embodiments) exerted on a second face 108 of the support 101, opposite the first face 107 of the support, by the retaining member(s) 106a, 106b. In fact, said at least one retaining member 106a, 106b makes it possible to oppose the return force of said at least one return member 105a, 105b and can be configured so as to keep it constantly urged against the support 101.

[0069] In other words, in order to ensure the constant stressing of said at least one return member 105a, 105b against the support 101, when said at least one retaining member 106a, 106b is bearing against the second face 108 of the support 101, said at least one return member 105a, 105b is bearing, and therefore preferably partially compressed in particular in the direction of the button 103, against the first face 107 of the support.

[0070] For example, as is particularly visible in figures 2 , 3 , 4 , 6 , 7, 8 And 10, said at least one retaining member 106a, 106b projects from the button 103 and comprises a body 109a, 109b passing through the support 101 via the retaining hole 110a, 110b, for example through, provided in this support 101. At the end of the body 109a, 109b of said at least one retaining member 106a, 106b, opposite the button 103, said at least one retaining member 106a, 106b comprises a retaining head 111a, 111b configured to bear, when the bearing zone 104 is in its stable inactive position, against the second face 108 of the support 101 at the periphery of the retaining hole 110a, 110b.

[0071] Said at least one retaining member 106a, 106b may be a clip engaged in the corresponding retaining hole 110a, 110b. The body 109a, 109b is thus slightly flexible.

[0072] Everything that applies to said at least one retaining member 106a, 106b can apply to each retaining member 106a, 106b when there are several.

[0073] Said at least one retaining member 106a, 106b may be made of the same material as the button 103.

[0074] Alternatively, as shown in the Figure 13 , said at least one retaining member 106a comprises at least one shoulder 144, in particular two shoulders 144, extending laterally on a rim of the button 103. This shoulder 144 cooperates with a clip 145 of the support 101 and in particular formed in projection on the first face 107 of the support 101. Figures 13 and 14 , the support 101 comprises two clips 145 each in contact, when the support zone 104 is in its stable inactive position, with one of the two shoulders 144 forming two members 106a, 106b for retaining the control assembly 102 projecting from the button 103.

[0075] The manual control device 100 may comprise, as shown in particular by the figures 1, 2 , 3 , 5 , 7, 8 , 10 , 13 and 14, an electronic control module 112. The electronic control module 112 comprises a printed circuit 113, a switch 114 mounted on the printed circuit 113, and preferably the support 101. The switch 114 is capable of selectively occupying an active state and an inactive state.

[0076] Therefore, the manual control device 100 can be configured so that: the passage of the support zone 104 from the stable inactive position to the unstable active position induces the passage of the switch 114 from its inactive state to its active state, for example thanks to an activation pressure exerted by the control assembly 102 on the switch 114; the passage of the support zone 104 from the unstable active position to the stable inactive position induces the passage of the switch 114 from its active state to its inactive state, for example when the activation pressure ceases. Thus, it is understood that the pressure force F1 exerted on the button 103 can be propagated, at least with the aid of the control assembly 102 to the switch 114 in order to activate it by pressure directly exerted on the switch 114.

[0077] The electronic control module 112 may include: a housing 115 delimiting at least in part a housing 116; the support 101 (then preferably forming a plate) secured to the housing 115 (for example by clipping onto the housing 115) and closing the housing 116, in particular so as to oppose the removal of the printed circuit 113 from the housing 116. The printed circuit 113 is then positioned / arranged in the housing 116 and a face 117 of the printed circuit 102, on which the switch 114 is mounted, is in particular turned towards the support 101. The switch 114 is then, preferably, arranged in the housing 116 and accessible through the support 101, in particular through an access opening 118 that the support 101 comprises.

[0078] Thus, the support 101 can act as a mechanical protective shield for the printed circuit 113.

[0079] In order to allow simple activation of the switch 114, in particular by direct pressing by the control assembly 102, the button 103 may comprise a support pin 138. Therefore, in the unstable active position of the support zone 104, the support pin 138 passes through the support 101, in particular via the aforementioned access opening 118, and bears against the switch 114.

[0080] For example, in the stable inactive position, the support pin 138 may be at a distance from the switch 114 or be in contact with the latter but without being able to exert sufficient force corresponding to the necessary support (i.e. the activation pressure) for the switch 114 to switch from its inactive state to its active state.

[0081] As seen previously, in the stable inactive position of the support zone 104, said at least one retaining member 106a, 106b participates in maintaining the stable inactive position of the support zone 104 by cooperation with the support 101.

[0082] In figures 1 And 13 , the control device 100 is shown, the control assembly 102 of which is minimalist in the sense that it is inexpensive and is shaped to simply perform its function, for example activating the switch 114: this control device 100 can be used on a construction site.

[0083] In Figure 5 , the control device 100 is shown, the control assembly 102 of which forms an aesthetic interface in the sense that this control assembly 102 can be used by an end user within a building. It can be noted that the control assembly 102 of the Figure 5 is more prominent than the one shown in Figure 1 or in Figure 13 , which in particular induces a higher cost in terms of material used to form it compared to the control assembly 102 of the Figure 1 or of the Figure 13 .

[0084] Furthermore, the support 101 represented in figures 1 , 3 , 5 And 7 may be identical. In this sense, the control sets 102 of the figures 4 And 6 can be mounted as desired on the same support 101.

[0085] For example, as seen for the first embodiment ( Figure 3 ) and the other embodiment of the Figures 13 and 14 , the support 101 may comprise at least one clipping element 124a, 124b, for example a rod, a pin or a cylindrical clipping element of the straight cylinder type ( Figure 3 ). Two coaxial clipping elements 124a, 124b are illustrated in Figure 3 . In particular, each clipping element 124a, 124b may be a rod whose orthogonal section relative to the direction of measurement of the length of the rod is a circle. Each clipping element 124a, 124b makes it possible to form a rod or a shaft on which the button 103 is mounted and can be rotated when its support zone 104 is in its stable inactive position and the support force F1 is applied to the support zone 104. For this, the button 103 may comprise, as illustrated in Figure 4, one or more clips 125a, 125b, in particular of the clamp type, which clamp the corresponding clipping element 124a, 124b while allowing a rotational movement of the button 103, for example according to a predetermined amplitude defined between the positioning of the support zone 104 in its unstable active position and in its stable inactive position. Thus, the control assembly 102 can be mounted on the support 101 according to a pivot connection.

[0086] According to an alternative embodiment shown in Figure 13, the support 101 may comprise two clipping elements 124a, 124b each comprising a clipping pin 146 and an ear 147 (part projecting from the first face 107 of the support 101) from which the pin 146 extends laterally. The two clipping elements 124a, 124b may then project from the first face 107 of the support 101 and the pins 146 may extend from their respective ear 147 towards each other so as to be aligned on the pivot axis A1.

[0087] In Figure 13 and 14 , the support 101 therefore comprises two coaxial pins 146 making it possible to form two shaft portions on which the button 103 is mounted and can be rotated. For this, the button 103 can comprise, as illustrated in Figure 13, one or more clips 125a, 125b each comprising a hollow 150 cooperating with a pin 146 of the corresponding clipping element 124a, 124b. The clips 125a, 125b are therefore turned towards the outside of the button 103 and cooperate with the pins 146 to hold the button 103 on the support 101 according to a pivot connection.

[0088] For example, as can be seen for the second embodiment, the pivot axis A1 can be implemented using a hinge-type assembly. For example ( figures 5, 6 , 7 and 8 ), the control assembly 102 includes: retaining elements 136a, 136b, such as tabs or grips, straddled in corresponding mounting holes 137a, 137b of the support 101, for example provided through the support 101, so as to allow pivoting along the pivot axis A1; the retaining members 106a, 106b (for example two in number) cooperating with the retaining holes 110a, 110b that the support 101 comprises.

[0089] For example, the or each retaining element 136a, 136b is formed by a square-shaped body belonging to the control assembly 102 and projecting from the first face 122 of the control assembly 102.

[0090] For example, each retaining member 106a, 106b comprises a stirrup delimiting a groove, the stirrup and the groove being adapted to cooperate with a projection present on one of the edges of the retaining holes 110a, 110b to ensure clipping between the retaining holes 110a, 110b and the retaining members 106a, 106b.

[0091] The retaining member(s) 106a, 106b serve in particular to limit the travel of the control assembly 102 when the support zone 104 returns from its unstable active position to its stable inactive position.

[0092] For example, the retaining elements 136a, 136b are two in number and are aligned so as to form, with the mounting holes 137a, 137b, a hinge when assembling the control assembly 102 to the support 101, further enabling the retaining members 106a, 106b to be appropriately engaged in the corresponding retaining holes 110a, 110b.

[0093] According to one embodiment, an aesthetic interface may have a form factor that does not allow it to directly activate the switch 114 ( figures 9 to 11). For this purpose, the control assembly 102 can form an intermediate assembly making it possible to propagate, to the switch 114, a force F2 exerted by the user on an actuation assembly 126 (the user then exerts indirect pressure on the actuation assembly 102). For this purpose, the manual control device 100 comprises the actuation assembly 126 and the control assembly 102 is arranged between the actuation assembly 126 and the printed circuit 113. The actuation assembly 126 comprises a support region 127 intended to receive the support force F2 exerted by the user of the manual control device 100. The support region 127 has a movement capability relative to the support 101 making it possible to vary the support region 127 from a stable inactive position to an unstable active position when the support force F2 is exerted by the user on the support region 127.The actuation assembly 126 is configured to transmit the support force F2 exerted on the support region 127 to the support zone 104 in order to position the support zone 104 in its unstable active position so that the control assembly 102 exerts the activation pressure on the switch 114 allowing it to be placed in its active state.

[0094] There Figure 10 , which represents a sectional view of the Figure 9 , shows the user's support force F2 transmitted (i.e. application of the support force F1) to the support zone 104 via a support member 128, such as a support pin, which the actuation assembly 126 comprises. This transmission of the support force F2 causes the movement of the support zone 104 inducing the activation pressure exerted on the switch 114, in particular by the support pin 138 of the button 103.

[0095] In particular, the control assembly 102 may be of the type as illustrated in figures 1 And 4 Or 13 and 14 over which is mounted the actuation assembly 126 which may be similar to the control assembly 102 as described in connection with the Figure 6 with the difference that the support pin 138, then called support member 128 for the actuation assembly 126, is shorter and does not allow direct access to the switch 114.

[0096] According to one embodiment, the return member(s) 105a, 105b may be sufficiently sized to, when the support force F2 exerted on the support region 127 ceases, push the support zone 104 back into its stable inactive position, with the result that the support zone 104 exerts a force on the actuation assembly 126, in particular on its support member 128, making it possible to simultaneously position the support region 127 and the support zone 104 in their stable inactive position.

[0097] It may also be preferable, in order to reposition the support region 127 in its stable inactive position in a robust manner, to provide a return directly within the actuation assembly 126. For this purpose, the actuation assembly 126 may comprise at least one return element 129a, 129b (in particular two return elements 129a, 129b) made of a single material with a part of said actuation assembly 126. In a manner similar to that described for said at least one return member 105a, 105b, said at least one return element 129a, 129b may be configured to: in the unstable active position of the support region 127, induce a stress, for example on the support 101, tending to push the support region 127 back towards its stable inactive position, in particular so as to allow the return of the support region 127 to its stable inactive position when the support force F2 exerted by the user on the support region ceases; in the stable inactive position of the support region 127, tend to oppose the passage of the support region 127 to its unstable active position, in particular as long as no sufficient force allowing said at least one return element 129a, 129b to be compressed is exerted on the support region 127.

[0098] The actuation assembly 126 may comprise the support member 128 projecting from said part of said actuation assembly 126. Said actuation assembly 126 is then configured so that, in the unstable active position of the support region 127, the support force F2 exerted on the support region 127 causes the support member 128 to apply the support force F1 to the support zone 104, from which it results that said support zone 104 is in its unstable active position.

[0099] As mentioned above, in the unstable active position of the support region 127, said at least one return element 129a, 129b is urged against the support 101 so as to induce, when the support force F2 exerted on the support region 127 ceases, a return of the support region 127 to its stable inactive position. In order to allow this return, in particular when the actuating assembly 126 is constantly in contact with the support zone 104, the return force of said at least one return member 105a, 105b and the return force of said at least one return element 129a, 129b can be added.

[0100] The actuation assembly 126 being intended in particular to cover the control assembly 102, it has in this case dimensions greater than the control assembly 102, hence the advantage that it has its own return element(s) 129a, 129b which can then be positioned in an appropriate manner to ensure good stability of the actuation assembly 126 making it possible to improve the quality perceived by the user.

[0101] Preferably, it is possible to take advantage of the presence of said at least one return member 105a, 105b and said at least one return element 129a, 129b in order to limit the functional clearances within the manual control device 100, thus making it possible to improve the user's feeling when using the manual control device 100. For this purpose, the manual control device 100 can be configured so that, when the support region 127 is in its stable inactive position, the support zone 104 is in its stable inactive position. In this case, said at least one return element 129a, 129b can be configured to, in the stable inactive position of the support region 127, tend to oppose the transition of the support region 127 to its unstable active position while being preferentially urged against the support 101.Furthermore, said at least one return member 105a, 105b can then be configured to constantly ensure contact between the support zone 104 and the support member 128.

[0102] According to an exemplary embodiment, said at least one recall element 129a, 129b may comprise ( Figure 11) two strips 149a, 149b each comprising a first longitudinal end 130a and a second longitudinal end 130b (the first and second longitudinal ends 130a, 130b of the corresponding strip 149a, 149b being opposite). Each of the strips 149a, 149b of said at least one return element 129a, 129b being connected to said part of the actuation assembly 126 via its first longitudinal end 130a, and the second longitudinal ends 130b of the two strips 149a, 149b of said at least one return element 129a, 129b being connected to each other at a junction point 131 located at a distance from said part of the actuation assembly 126. In other words, the first longitudinal ends 130a of the strips 149a, 149b of said at least one return element 129a, 129b form the interface with said part of the actuation assembly 126.

[0103] Thus, said at least one return element 129a, 129b comprises the junction point 131. In other words, the second longitudinal ends 130b of the strips 149a, 149b of said at least one return element 129a, 129b can be combined and form this junction point 131 of said at least one return element 129a, 129b, in particular intended to be in contact with the support 101.

[0104] Advantageously, each of the two strips 149a, 149b of said at least one return element 129a, 129b may have a curved shape between its first longitudinal end 130a and its second longitudinal end 130b (i.e. the junction point 131 of said at least one return element 129a, 129b), and is capable of deforming under the effect of a force applied to the junction point 131 of said at least one return element 129a, 129b in the direction of said part of the actuation assembly 126. For example, this force applied to the junction point 131 of said at least one return element 129a, 129b is exerted by the support 101 when said at least one return element 129a, 129b is compressed under the effect of the support force F2 on the support region 127.

[0105] Preferably, the slats 149a, 149b of said at least one return element 129a, 129b are symmetrical with respect to the junction point 131 of said at least one return element 129a, 129b.

[0106] The junction point 131 of said at least one return element 129a, 129b is therefore capable of moving towards said part of the actuation assembly 126 under the effect of a force applied to the junction point 131 of said at least one return element 129a, 129b in the direction of said part of the actuation assembly 126.

[0107] The two blades 149a, 149b of said at least one return element 129a, 129b thus form a spring having a leaf spring type operation, making it possible to restore a force in its center at the junction point 131 of said at least one return element 129a, 129b.

[0108] Said at least one return element 129a, 129b can extend, between its opposite longitudinal ends formed by the first ends 130a of its strips 149a, 149b, in a zigzag or V shape. This zigzag or V shape allows said at least one return element 129a, 129b to deform and provide the desired spring function.

[0109] Thus, said at least one return element 129a, 129b can then be similar to said at least one return member 105a, 105b described in relation to the Figures 5 and 6 .

[0110] Said at least one reminder element 129a, 129b may be, as illustrated in Figure 11 , arranged as an extension of a rim 132 of the actuation assembly 126 facing the support 101.

[0111] The rim 132 of the actuation assembly 126 has the advantage of delimiting a recess within the actuation assembly 126 making it possible to house at least part of the control assembly 102 as can be seen for example in Figure 10 As a result, the size of the manual control device 100 can be reduced.

[0112] Said at least one recall element 129a, 129b may be made of plastic.

[0113] Preferably, the movement capability of the support region 127 relative to the support 101 is according to a degree of freedom in rotation represented schematically around a pivot axis A2 in figures 9 And 11 .

[0114] In particular, by "said at least one reminder element 129a, 129b", it is understood that there may be one or more. When several reminder elements 129a, 129b are present, what has been said in relation to said at least one reminder element 129a, 129b in the present description may apply to each of the reminder elements 129a, 129b.

[0115] Preferably, the return elements 129a, 129b are two in number to ensure good distribution of the force allowing the return of the support region 127 to vary from its unstable active position to its stable inactive position, as well as maintaining with good stability the support region 127 in its stable inactive position.

[0116] For this purpose, taking into account that the movement capability of the support region 127 is along the pivot axis A2 and that the part of the actuation assembly 126 comprises the support region 127, the two return elements 129a, 129b can be arranged equidistant from the pivot axis A2 of the support region 127 relative to the support 101, and, preferably, be arranged symmetrically relative to a plane of symmetry substantially orthogonal to the pivot axis A2 of the support region 127 relative to the support 101.

[0117] The actuation assembly 126 may comprise a button intended to form an interface with the user, and be formed from a single piece, for example obtained by molding. The button of the actuation assembly 126 may comprise the rim 132 and the support member 128.

[0118] The mounting of the actuating assembly 126 to the support 101 can be done in the manner of a hinge as for the control assembly 102 of the type of the Figure 2 . Notably, the only difference between the 126 actuator assembly of the Figure 11 and the 102 control unit of the Figure 6 is the presence of a support member 128 shorter than the support pin 138 of the Figure 6 . For the rest, the mounting of the actuating assembly 126 to the support 101 and the pivoting amplitude of the support region 127 can be obtained in the same way respectively as the mounting of the control assembly 102 to the support 101 and the rotation amplitude of the button 103 of the Figure 6 .

[0119] In figures 9 and 10 , an aesthetic cover 142 is shown. This cover can also be mounted on the support 101 of the Figure 5 .

[0120] The control assembly 102 may comprise a base on which the button 103 is mounted. The base then forms the support 101 which may be assembled to the electronic control module 112, in particular on a plate of the latter.

[0121] By "clipping", it is understood in the present description an assembly using clip(s). A clip can be seen as a snap-fastening member of a first type intended to cooperate with a snap-fastening member of a second type. A clip can be of the two-jaw clamp type or locally forming a portion of collar which locally fits the surface of a second snap-fastening member such as for example a cylindrical element; this is particularly the case for the 125a, 125b and the clipping elements 124a, 124b of the Figures 3 and 4A clip may also be a rigid hook having a projection at a free end to clip / snap into a second snap-fastening member that may form a hole or a shoulder; this is for example the case for clips 106a, 106b and retaining holes 110a, 110b or for clips 145 and shoulders 144.

[0122] More specifically, the Figures 1 to 11 And 13 has 14 illustrate a manual control device 100 according to a particular embodiment of the On-Off type also called a push button. When the corresponding pressing force is released, the control assembly 102, and where applicable the actuation assembly 126, return to a rest position where the support zone 104, and where applicable the support region 127 are in their stable inactive position.

[0123] In general, embodiments with a support zone 104 and, where appropriate, a support region 127 have been described above. In fact, the control assembly 102 and, where appropriate, the actuation assembly 126 can be actuated primarily on manual actions of the user (pressure exerted directly either on the control assembly 102 or on the actuation assembly 126). These manual actions can result in controlling an actuator associated with the manual control device 100 and located remotely from the latter, for example via the electronic control module 112. Depending on the use cases, it may be appropriate for the manual control device 100 to be able to generate several actuator control instructions.Therefore, the control assembly 102 may comprise one or more additional support zones whose operation may be identical to that of the support zone 104, and, where appropriate, the actuation assembly 126 may comprise one or more additional support regions whose operation may be identical to that of the support region 127.

[0124] In particular, the unstable active position of the support zone 104, and where appropriate the unstable active position of the support region 127, are said to be “unstable” because they can only be obtained when the corresponding support force (F1, F2) is applied / exerted since said at least one return member or element allows an automatic return of the support zone 104 and, where appropriate, of the support region 127, to their stable inactive position when the corresponding support force ceases, hence the notion of stability of the stable inactive position.

[0125] Although not shown, the switch 114 may comprise a deformable cup, in particular a metal one. The deformable cup has a spring effect when it is deformed so as to tend to return to its initial shape (the deformable cup is then said to have shape memory). When the deformable cup is deformed, this is because the control assembly 102 exerts pressure on the switch 114, resulting in the latter being in the active state due to the positioning of the support zone 104 in its unstable active position. The cup can then help, by a return effect added to that of said at least one return member 105a, 105b, to reposition the support zone 104 in its stable inactive position when the support force F1 ceases.

[0126] The role of the electronic control module 112 is in particular to receive instructions from the user, corresponding to manual actions (pressure forces on the control assembly 102 or on the actuation assembly 127), with a view to generating control orders for the actuator associated with the manual control device 100 and located remotely from the latter. For example, the action on the switch 114, corresponding in particular to the transition from its inactive state to its active state, makes it possible to electronically transcribe a manual action executed by the user at the level of the control assembly 102 or the actuation assembly 127 in order to generate a control order for the actuator.

[0127] As an example for the purpose of simple illustration, it is considered in the present description that the actuator or electromechanical actuator is a device for rolling up or unrolling a movable screen, for example a roller shutter or a canvas blind, on a rotating shaft coupled to the actuator. A control order transmitted by the manual control device 100 can then be at least one signal representative of a user instruction chosen from: lowering or deploying the movable screen (i.e. unrolling it from the rotating shaft); raising or folding the movable screen (i.e. winding it around the rotating shaft); stopping the movement of the movable screen (i.e. stopping the user instruction currently being carried out, for example lowering the movable screen or raising the movable screen).The electromechanical actuator may comprise for this purpose a motor and an electronic card, this electronic card comprising in particular a unit for receiving control orders from the associated manual control device 100 and a unit for controlling the motor according to the control orders received. In other words, the electronic control module 112 may comprise the means necessary for transmitting the control orders to the control order receiving unit.

[0128] For example, the user instruction to lower the movable screen, the movable screen being a roller shutter, can result in the blocking of an external face of an opening such as a window (blocking configuration by the roller shutter), the user instruction to raise the roller shutter can result in the retraction of the roller shutter into a box to allow a maximum of outside light to pass through the opening (retracted configuration of the roller shutter), the user instruction to stop the roller shutter makes it possible to obtain a partial blocking of the external face of the opening by the roller shutter.

[0129] Of course, the electronic control module 112 may comprise several switches, each associated with a corresponding control order and enabling it to be activated by a manual action corresponding to a pressure force on one of the pressure zones (including the pressure zone 104 and at least one additional pressure zone) or one of the pressure regions (including the pressure region 127 and at least one additional pressure region) in order to implement one of the aforementioned user instructions.

[0130] For example, the electronic control module 112 is configured to generate the control order forming a signal representative of the user instruction corresponding to raising or folding the mobile screen when the switch 114 passes from its inactive state to its active state.

[0131] It follows from what has been described above that the control assembly 102 may comprise, as shown by way of example, the Figure 12, an additional support zone 133 capable of varying between a stable inactive position and an unstable active position, the additional support zone 133 being intended to receive a support force F3 to vary the additional support zone 133 from its stable inactive position to its unstable active position. The control assembly 102 then comprises at least one return means 134 configured to, in the unstable active position of the additional support zone 133, induce a stress on the support 101 tending to return the additional support zone 133 to its stable inactive position.

[0132] Said at least one return means 134 may be identical in terms of shape and function with respect to the additional support zone 133 as said at least one return member 105a, 105b with respect to the support zone 104.

[0133] For this purpose, the additional support zone 133 can be integrated into an additional button 135, for example of the button type 103, in particular as illustrated in Figure 4 and clipped onto the support 101 so as to have a pivot axis which may be identical to the pivot axis A1 of the button 103. Thus, the control assembly 102 may comprise the additional button 135 movable relative to the button 103, the additional button 135 comprising the additional support zone 133. The additional button 135 offers a movement capability relative to the support 101 making it possible to vary the additional support zone 133 from its stable inactive position to its unstable active position when the support force F3 is applied to the additional support zone 133. Said at least one return means 134 being integral with the additional button 135.

[0134] The fact that said at least one recall means 134 is made of the same material as the additional button 135 provides a more qualitative feel for the user. The stroke of the button and the stroke of the additional button can be controlled independently.

[0135] In a variant not shown, the button 103 may comprise the additional support zone 133 and is mounted on the support 101 in the manner of a rocker along the pivot axis A1. The support zone 104 and the additional support zone 133 are arranged on the same face of the button 103 opposite the support 101 and in opposition with respect to a plane passing through the pivot axis of the rocker and orthogonal to the plane of the support 101. In this case, in the stable inactive position of the additional support zone 133, said at least one return means 134 cooperates with said at least one return member 105a, 105 to tend to maintain the support zone 104 and the additional support zone 133 in their stable inactive position. This makes it possible to control the support force required to move the additional support zone 133 from its stable inactive position to its unstable active position.Thus, two functions can be controlled via the manual control device 100, such as opening and closing a roller shutter.

[0136] For example, the button 103 is the rocker button; said at least one return means 134 is integral with the button 103; the support zone 104 and the additional support zone 133 are simultaneously in their stable inactive position; the transition from the stable inactive position to the unstable active position of the support zone 104 is made in a first rocking direction of the button 103; the transition from the stable inactive position to the unstable active position of the additional support zone 133 is made in a second rocking direction of the button 103 opposite the first rocking direction. The fact that said at least one return means 134 is integral with the button 103 allows a more qualitative feeling for the user. The combination of said at least one return means 134 and said at least one return member 105a, 105b each made from the material of the button 103 makes it possible to ensure balanced maintenance of the button 103.

[0137] Preferably, said at least one return means 134 is constantly urged against the support 101. This makes it possible to avoid soft support at least at the start of the stroke when applying the support force F3 to the additional support zone 133 for a better sensation perceived by the user applying said support force F3.

[0138] In the event of the presence of the additional support zone 133, the electronic module 112 may comprise an additional switch 141 mounted on the printed circuit 113 and passing by pressing the control assembly 102 from an inactive state to an active state when the additional support zone 133 is in its unstable active position.

[0139] Where appropriate, the actuation assembly 126 may comprise one or more additional support regions, each intended to receive user support making it possible to cause the corresponding additional support zone to vary from its stable inactive position to its unstable active position.

[0140] The manual control device 100 as described finds an industrial application in the field of manual control, particularly for home automation.

Claims

1. Manual control device (100) comprising a support (101) and a control assembly (102) mounted on the support (101), the control assembly (102) comprising a button (103), the button (103) comprising a support zone (104) intended to receive a support force (F1), the button (103) offering a capacity for movement relative to the support (101) making it possible to vary the support zone (104) from a stable inactive position to an unstable active position when the support force (F1) is applied to the support zone (104), the control assembly (102) comprising at least one return member (105a, 105b) configured to: • in the unstable active position of the support zone (104), induce a stress on the support (101) tending to push the zone (104) support towards its stable inactive position; • in the stable inactive position of the support zone (104), tend to oppose the passage of the support zone (104) to its unstable active position;said at least one return member (105a, 105b) being integral with the button (103).; 2. Manual control device (100) according to claim 1, wherein said at least one return member (105a, 105b) is constantly urged against the support (101).

3. Manual control device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 2, in which the control assembly (102) comprises at least one retaining member (106a, 106b), and, in the stable inactive position of the support zone (104), said at least one retaining member (106a, 106b) cooperates with the support (101) so as to participate, with said at least one return member (105a, 105b), in maintaining the support zone (104) in its stable inactive position.

4. Manual control device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising an electronic control module (112), the electronic control module (112) comprising the support (101), a printed circuit (113) and a switch (114) mounted on the printed circuit (113), the switch (114) being capable of selectively occupying an active state and an inactive state, the manual control device (100) being configured so that: • the passage of the support zone (104) from the stable inactive position to the unstable active position induces the passage of the switch (114) from its inactive state to its active state; • the passage of the support zone (104) from the unstable active position to the stable inactive position induces the passage of the switch (114) from its active state to its inactive state.

5. Manual control device (100) according to claim 4, wherein: • the button (103) comprises a support pin (138); • in the unstable active position of the support zone (104), the support pin (138) passes through the support (101) and bears against the switch (114).

6. Manual control device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein said at least one return member (105a, 105b) comprises two strips (139a, 139b) each comprising a first longitudinal end (119a) and a second longitudinal end (119b), each of said strips (139a, 139b) of said at least one return member (105a, 105b) being connected to the button (103) via its first longitudinal end (119a), the second longitudinal ends (119b) of said two strips (139a, 139b) of said at least one return member (105a, 105b) being connected to each other at a junction point (120) located at a distance from the button (103).

7. Manual control device (100) according to claim 6, wherein each of the two strips (139a, 139b) of said at least one return member (105a, 105b) has a curved shape between its first longitudinal end (119a) and its second longitudinal end (119b), and is capable of deforming under the effect of a force applied to said junction point (120) in the direction of the button (103).

8. Manual control device (100) according to any one of claims 6 to 7, wherein the slats (139a, 139b) of said at least one return member (105a, 105b) are symmetrical with respect to said junction point (120).

9. Manual control device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein said at least one return member (105a, 105b) comprises a single blade (140) of which a first longitudinal end (140a) is connected to the button (103) and of which a second longitudinal end (140b) is free.

10. Manual control device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein said at least one return member (105a, 105b) is arranged as an extension of a rim (121) of the button (103) to a first face (122) of the button (103) opposite a second face (123) of the button (103), the second face (123) of the button (103) comprising the support zone (104).

11. Manual control device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 8 and 10, wherein the movement capability of the button (103) relative to the support (101) is along a pivot axis (A1), and wherein the control assembly (102) comprises two return members (105a, 105b) arranged equidistant from the pivot axis (A1) of the button (103) relative to the support (101), and, preferably, arranged symmetrically relative to a plane of symmetry substantially orthogonal to the pivot axis (A1) of the button (103) relative to the support (101).

12. A manual control device (100) according to claim 4 and any one of claims 1 to 11, comprising an actuation assembly (126), the control assembly (102) being arranged between the actuation assembly (126) and the printed circuit (113), the actuation assembly (126) comprising a support region (127) intended to receive a support force (F2) exerted by a user of the manual control device (100), the support region (127) having a capacity for movement relative to the support (101) making it possible to vary the support region (127) from a stable inactive position to an unstable active position when the support force (F2) is exerted on the support region (127),the actuation assembly (126) being configured to transmit the support force (F2) exerted on the support region (127) to the support zone (104) in order to position the support zone (104) in its unstable active position so that the control assembly (102) exerts an activation pressure on the switch (114) allowing it to be placed in its active state., 13. Manual control device (100) according to claim 12, wherein the actuating assembly (126) comprises at least one return element (129a, 129b) integral with a portion of said actuating assembly (126), said at least one return element (129a, 129b) being configured to: • in the unstable active position of the support region (127), induce a stress on the support (101) tending to push the support region (127) back towards its stable inactive position; • in the stable inactive position of the support region (127), tend to oppose the passage of the support region (127) to its unstable active position.

14. Manual control device (100) according to claim 13, wherein said part of the actuating assembly (126) comprises the support region (127), wherein the movement capability of the support region (127) relative to the support (101) is along a pivot axis (A2), and wherein the part of the actuating assembly (126) comprises two return elements (129a, 129b) arranged equidistant from the pivot axis (A2) of the support region (127) relative to the support (101) and, preferably, arranged symmetrically with respect to a plane of symmetry substantially orthogonal to the pivot axis (A2) of the support region (127) relative to the support (101).

15. A manual control device (100) according to any one of claims 13 to 14, wherein said actuating assembly (126) comprises a bearing member (128) projecting from said portion of said actuating assembly (126) and is configured such that, in the unstable active position of the bearing region (127), the bearing force (F2) exerted on the bearing region (127) causes the bearing member (128) to apply the bearing force (F1) to the bearing area (104) with the result that said bearing area (104) is in its unstable active position, the manual control device (100) being configured such that, when the bearing region (127) is in its stable inactive position, the bearing area (104) is in its stable inactive position, said at least one element (129a, 129b) of return being configured to, in the stable inactive position of the support region (127), tend to oppose the passage of the support region (127) to its unstable active position,said at least one return member (105a, 105b) being configured to constantly ensure contact between the support zone (104) and the support member (128).

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