Switching device for a wireless pushbutton, wireless pushbutton and method for producing a switching signal of a wireless pushbutton
The present invention relates to a switching device for a wireless pushbutton, to a pushbutton and to a method for producing a switching signal of a wireless pushbut-ton, especially in the field of home technology for surface installation.
In particular, wireless pushbuttons are used in home technology, for example, for an exposed solution. By means of the wireless pushbutton, a plurality of consumers can be controlled by means of the switching signal, for example, illuminants, shutters and the like. DE 20 2004 005 837 U1 discloses a switch housing for surface installation and for receiving an electronic module.
Against this background, the present invention provides an improved switching device for a wireless pushbutton, an improved wireless pushbutton and an improved method for producing a switching signal of a wireless pushbutton according to the main claims. Advantageous embodiments are depicted in the sub-claims and the subsequent description.
According to embodiments of the present invention, a switching device for a self-powered wireless pushbutton can be provided for building technology, by means of which it is possible to produce a switching signal. In particular, depending on the embodiment, a switching mechanism or a so-called "toggle" mechanism of the switching device makes it possible that during a switching operation or actuation pro-cess merely one energy impulse can be produced or even two or multiple energy im-pulses can be produced. In a first embodiment and mounting option, the switching mechanism is designed to activate or actuate an energy converter in a switching op-eration merely one time, and in a second embodiment and mounting option to acti-vate or actuate an energy converter in a switching operation, for example, two times.
The present invention relates to a switching device for a wireless pushbutton, wherein the switching device comprises actuating means for receiving mechanical energy that can be applied during a switching operation to the switching device,

wherein the switching device with the actuating means and an energy conversion device for converting the mechanical energy to electrical energy comprises mechani-cally connectable switching means for transmitting the mechanical energy from the actuating means to the energy conversion device, wherein the switching means are designed to be actuated during the switching process by means of the actuating means, in order to transfer, when connected with the energy conversion device, the energy conversion device at least from a first stable condition to a second stable condition, which is different from the first stable condition, to produce at least one electrical energy impulse..
The wireless pushbutton can be designed to control by means of the switching signal at least one external device, by means of radio transmission of the switching signal. Furthermore, the wireless pushbutton can be designed to be surface-mounted, for example, using building technology. The switching device could also be depicted as a switching module. The switching device can comprise mechanical components for activating or actuating the energy conversion device. In particular, the switching device can be designed to actuate or activate the energy conversion device in response to a switching operation or actuation process in which an external actuating force representing the mechanical energy is transmitted to the switching device. The energy conversion device can be designed to convert mechanical ener¬gy of the actuating force to electrical energy. The energy conversion device can also be designed in bistable fashion. Here, the energy conversion device can comprise the first stable condition and the second stable condition. The energy conversion de¬vice can be designed to perform an actuation motion between the first stable condi¬tion and the second stable condition by means of the mechanical energy transmitted by means of the actuating means and the switching means to the energy conversion device and to produce or generate in the process an electrical energy impulse. Here, the energy conversion device is designed to produce an electrical energy impulse in an actuation motion from the first stable condition to the second stable condition and to produce an electrical energy impulse in an actuation motion from the second sta¬ble condition to the first stable condition. The actuating means can involve at least a lever element, a lever, a double lever, a twin lever or the like. The switching means can be arranged or designed to be contacted mechanically by means of the actuating

means. The switching means can also be mechanically connected with the energy conversion device. The switching means can be designed to transmit during a switching operation or actuation process the mechanical energy from the actuating means to the energy conversion device. The switching means can be designed to transfer when connected with the energy conversion device the energy conversion device from the first stable condition to the second stable condition and, in addition, or alternatively, from the second stable condition to the first stable condition.
According to embodiments of the present invention, the described approach can advantageously be used to implement a KNX-RF-capable switch or wireless pushbutton. Because of the switching mechanism, on the one hand, the energy con-verter can produce sufficient energy when actuating the switch and, on the other hand, an actuating force can be kept at the lowest possible level. Since, in most ap-plications, it is sufficient to produce a single energy impulse, it is not required to pro-duce unnecessary energy and it is not required to apply an unnecessary actuating force. Furthermore, an application in KNX-RF-radio networks is made possible, wherein a performance can be obtained independent from a battery or a connection to the power supply network. This allows for flexible application and low mainte-nance.
Furthermore, according to embodiments of the present invention, disad-vantages of many customary switching devices or switching modules provided as switches for surface installation in building technology can be avoided, which, among other things, are designed in such a way that an actuation of respectively one of two movable levers is introduced, which activate an electromagnetic energy converter. Usually, such switching modules have a housing with a rigid design and require a certain amount of space below a button to avoid a collision when tilting the button. At the same time, one of, for example, four coding switches is actuated with a supple¬mentary component of the button. During the actuation process, an energy impulse is generated and, depending on the already actuated coding switch, converted in an electronic module to a radio signal and transmitted by means of radio communica¬tion.

Such light switches are able to use an actuating mechanism in which, espe-cially when actuating and releasing the button, inevitably a respective energy impulse is generated, wherein the energy impulse is, for example, rejected when releasing the button or it is used for a telegram repeat, which can be avoided with the switching mechanism according to embodiments of the present invention. As a result, it is pos¬sible to also avoid a problem, which involves that a performance of the energy con¬verter to transmit KNX-RF telegrams has to be increased to the extent that the actu¬ating forces and an operational noise would exceed acceptable values. Furthermore, according to embodiments of the present invention, it is also possible to avoid a dou¬ble klick or double sound, which would further deteriorate the acoustic noise of the switch. In this way, it is also possible to avoid a two-way operating concept, which requires some getting used to and is not always well accepted on the market, and in which a button is placed, for example, in a central position to be pushed on the top and on the bottom. In most cases, a conventional button, which has its actuation point on the bottom, is desired.
In particular, the switching means of the switching device can comprise a movable carriage, which can be mechanically connected with the energy conversion device, and at least a carriage lever, which can be actuated by means of the actuat-ing means. For this purpose, the at least one carriage lever can be designed to move the movable carriage between a first position, which is assigned to the first sta¬ble condition of the energy conversion device, and a second position, which is as¬signed to the second stable condition of the energy conversion device. Such an em¬bodiment has the advantage that, by slightly adjusting the structure of the switching means, it is possible to perform a one-time or, in particular, two-time or repeated acti¬vation of the energy conversion device by switching operation or actuation process.
At the same time, the switching device can comprise at least one roller or slid-ing component, which can be mechanically connected with the movable carriage and, in addition, or alternatively, with the at least one carriage lever. Such an embodiment has the advantage that a movement of the carriage between the first position and the second position is facilitated and made more reliable. For example, the sliding com¬ponent can involve a sliding plate with a sliding surface. Alternatively, it is possible to

use a sliding block instead of a sliding plate. It is important that the sliding compo-nent has a sliding surface, by means of which the frictional resistance can reduced when the carriage makes a sliding movement. At the same time, the sliding surface can have optimal dimensions. In other words, a dimension of the sliding surface can be arbitrarily selected, depending on the desired reduced frictional resistance of the sliding movement. Preferably, the sliding surface can have a surface comprising a reduced frictional resistance.
According to one embodiment, the switching means can comprise elastic means, which are designed to have an effect on the movable carriage, in order to move the movable carriage from the second to the first position. For this purpose, the switching means can comprise the movable carriage, a carriage lever and the elastic means. At the same time, the actuating means can comprise a lever or single lever or a lever element. The carriage lever can be arranged and designed to be ac¬tuated because of the mechanical energy by the lever or single. In the process, the movable carriage can be moved by the actuated carriage lever from the first to the second position, wherein the elastic means can be compressed, wherein energy for a return movement of the respective carriage from the second position to the first posi¬tion can be arranged in the elastic means. As a result, the switching means can be designed to cause the energy conversion device to produce two energy impulses during a switching operation. Such an embodiment has the advantage that a one¬way module, in which the wireless pushbutton is provided to perform a single actua¬tion motion, can be implemented in an easy and cost-effective manner as an actua¬tion concept with two impulses and a low actuating force and high yield of electrical energy.
Alternatively, the switching means can comprise elastic means and two car-riage levers. At the same time, the elastic means can be designed to preload the carriage levers in a rest position, wherein the movable carriage is arranged between the carriage levers. Here, a first carriage lever can be designed to move the movable carriage from the first position to the second position, wherein a second carriage lev¬er can be designed to move the movable carriage from the second position to the first position. At the same time, the actuating means can comprise a double lever or two

levers or lever elements. The carriage lever can be arranged and designed in such a way that during a switching operation one of the carriage levers is actuated because of the mechanical energy by means of one of the levers of the actuating means. As a result, the switching means can be designed to cause the energy conversion device to produce during a switching operation only one electrical energy impulse. Such an embodiment has the advantage that a two-way module, in which the wireless pushbutton is provided to perform different actuation motions, can be implemented in an easy and cost-effective manner as an actuation concept with a single impulse per switching operation and a low actuating force and high yield of electrical energy.
Furthermore, the switching device can comprise at least one return spring, which is designed to preload the actuating means in a rest position. The actuating means are designed to be arranged in the rest position in the absence of mechanical energy of a switching operation or in the absence of an actuating force. As a result, it is possible to provide for actuation processes a definite starting position.
The present invention also relates to a wireless pushbutton with
an embodiment of the previously mentioned switching device;
an energy conversion device, which can be mechanically connected with the switching means of the switching device, in order to convert the mechanical energy, which can be introduced during the switching operation into the switching device, to electrical energy for transmitting the switching signal;
a circuit carrier with a signal output device for transmitting the switching signal, wherein the circuit carrier can be connected in an electrically conductible manner with the energy conversion device;
a housing with at least one housing element, wherein the housing is designed to receive the switching device, the energy conversion device and the circuit carrier; and
a pushbutton for transmitting the mechanical energy to the actuating means of the switching device, wherein the pushbutton can be mounted on the housing.
In connection with the wireless pushbutton, it is possible to advantageously use an embodiment of the above-mentioned switching device, in order to activate

especially the energy conversion. The housing can be designed to ailow the wireless pushbutton to be mounted on the surface of a wall or any other surface in a building or the like. The circuit carrier can involve a circuit board, a printed circuit board, or the like. At the same time, the circuit carrier can be arranged between the energy conversion device and the pushbutton. The signal output device can be applied to the circuit carrier by means of methods customary in semiconductor technology. The signal output device can comprise an antenna configuration, especially an antenna configuration that is printed on the circuit carrier. The signal output device can be designed to transmit the switching signal by means of radio communication to an in-terface to a control device and in addition, or alternatively, to at least one controllable device. An electrical contact between the circuit carrier and the energy conversion device can be implemented by means of SMD spring contacts formed on the circuit carrier, which can be connected in electrically conductible manner with a circuit board, which is soldered with contact points of the energy conversion device. Alter-natively, the circuit carrier can comprise a coated metal grid with spring contacts. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the circuit board and the associated costs for sol-dering. This can involve another cost advantage and increase the reliability of the contact.
According to one embodiment, the signal output device can comprise radio electronics for producing and transmitting a radio signal. At the same time, the radio signal can fulfill the requirements of a pre-determined radio protocol. The circuit car-rier can comprise at least one code contact, which can be actuated during the switch-ing operation, in order to provide a code signal. For example, the code signal can be transmitted to the radio electronics, wherein the radio electronics is designed to pro-duce and transmit based on the code signal a radio signal appropriate for a pre-determined radio protocol, wherein the radio signal can represent the information on which the code signal is based. The signal output device and the at least one code contact can be arranged at different main surfaces of the circuit carrier. In addition, the circuit carrier can comprise at least one electric circuit, which is electrically con-nected with the code contacts, the signal output device and the energy conversion device. For example, the radio electronics can be designed to be exchangeable. The circuit carrier with a first radio electronics can also be exchanged with a circuit

carrier with a second radio electronics, which is different from the first radio electron-ics. When contacted by means of actuating means or a pushbutton, the code con-tacts can be designed to allow for the provision of the code signal in a switching op-eration. For this purpose, the circuit carrier can comprise an electrical encoding cir-cuit, which is electrically connected with the code contacts and designed to produce an individual code signal, depending on which of the code contacts is contacted by the actuating means or the pushbutton. The code signal can represent information as to which of the code contacts is contacted by the actuating means or the pushbut¬ton. At the same time, the actuating means can be designed to actuate the switching means, while at least one of the code contacts is contacted. Such an embodiment has the advantage that, when exchanging the radio electronics, the wireless pushbut¬ton can be operated not only according to the KNX-RF-protocol, but also according to other radio protocols in different radio bands, for example, 868MHz, 915MHz, 2,4GHz etc., and thus can be used in an extremely flexible manner. In particular, the actuating means or the wireless pushbutton for contacting the at least one code contact can comprise a switch membrane with a plurality of switch projections. The switch membrane can be formed from an elastically deformable ma-terial. The switch projections can be designed in the form of switching pills, switching lugs, or the like, and can be arranged on a main surface of the switch membrane. The switch membrane can be arranged between the pushbutton and the circuit carri¬er. The pushbutton or the actuating means can be designed to actuate in a switching operation the code contacts by means of the switch membrane. During a switching operation, the switch projections can be moved independently from one another or together to an encoding position. The arrangement and number of switch projections can correspond to the arrangement and number of code contacts.
The pushbutton can also be designed in the form of a rocker, a double rocker or mul-tiple rocker. Such an embodiment has the advantage that different operating con-cepts for devices to be switched in various ways can be implemented by selecting an appropriate pushbutton or an appropriate variant of the switching means of the switching device.

Furthermore, the housing can be formed at least partially from a sound-decoupling material for reducing an operational noise. In addition, or alternatively, the wireless pushbutton can comprise a sound-decoupling capsule for absorbing the sound of the energy conversion device. The sound-decoupling material can comprise a material having an elasticity that is higher than the elasticity of a housing material. As a re¬sult, the housing can comprise a two-component housing, consisting of a hard mate¬rial and a soft material. The sound-decoupling capsule can be produced from the sound-decoupling material. For example, with regard to a vibration distribution, the energy conversion device can be insulated by means of a rubber capsule to form a sound-decoupling capsule of the housing parts. Such an embodiment has the ad-vantage that a further reduction of the noise level can be achieved.
Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for producing a switching sig-nal of a wireless pushbutton, wherein the method can be performed in connection with a wireless pushbutton, which comprises an energy conversion device for con-verting mechanical energy to electrical energy and a circuit carrier with a signal out-put device, wherein the circuit carrier is connected in electrically conductible manner with the energy conversion device, wherein the method comprises the following steps:
Generating at least one electrical energy impulse for transmitting the switching signal by means of the switching device and the energy conversion device using a mechan-ical energy introduced during a switching operation into the switching device, wherein the mechanical energy is received by actuating means of the switching device and transmitted to the energy conversion device by means of switching means, which are mechanically connected with the actuating means and the energy conversion device, wherein the switching means are actuated during the switching operation by means of the actuating means, in order to transfer the energy conversion device at least from one first stable condition to a second stable condition, which is different from the first stable condition, for generating the at least one electrical impulse of the energy conversion device; and
Releasing the switching signal by means of radio communication by means of the signal output device, using the at least one electrical energy impulse.

Advantageously, the method can be performed for producing a switching signal in connection with above-mentioned wireless pushbutton or in connection with the above-mentioned switching device.
Advantageously, according to embodiments of the present invention, for example, by using the switching device, the switch or pushbutton can be used in the KNX-RF ra-dio network, because it allows for a high energy yield of the energy converter and a bidirectional radio operation. When actuated and in addition, or alternatively, when released, the wireless pushbutton can produce a respective energy impulse and transmit a respective radio telegram. This variant can offer an advantage when used with a dimmer or for controlling roller blinds or shutters. In applications in which the second energy impulse and the second radio telegram is not required when releasing the pushbutton, the switching device can be designed to merely produce an energy impulse and avoid unnecessary physical effort and disturbing noises when actuating and releasing the wireless pushbutton. According to embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to achieve an improvement of acoustics, haptics and noise generation of the wireless pushbutton.
As a result, it is possible according to embodiments of the present invention, to pro-vide a self-powered switching module or self-powered wireless pushbutton for uni-versal use in the KNX-RF/KNX-RF-ready-network. It is possible to allow for the use of different or customer-specific radio protocols and free radio bands. It is also pos¬sible to minimize an actuating force and an operational noise and haptics, for exam¬ple, designed analogous to wired light switches. The wireless pushbutton can be suited for controlling light sources with dimmers and without dimmers, as well as for controlling shutter drives and roller blind drives. Furthermore, it is possible to allow for bidirectional radio operation, at least during a configuration or preparatory phase of the wireless pushbutton. The switching device can be designed to be modified for two operating concepts, similar to a building block system or variant assembly kit, wherein an implementation for a two-way module or one-way module can be provid¬ed, wherein both concepts can be implemented with only moderate modifications. Thus, the device can be used with a simple pushbutton or double pushbutton or with a switch or double switch.

The invention is explained in more detail and in an exemplary manner by means of the enclosed drawings. It is shown:
Fig. 1 a diagram of a wireless pushbutton according to an embodiment of
the present invention;
Fig. 2 a flow diagram of a method for producing a switching signal accord-
ing to an embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 3 a perspective representation of a wireless pushbutton according to
an embodiment of the resent invention;
Fig. 4 a perspective view of an exploded diagram of the wireless pushbut-
ton shown in Fig. 3;
Fig. 5 a perspective view of actuating means of the switching device of the
wireless pushbutton shown in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4;
Fig. 6 a perspective view of a partial exploded diagram of the wireless
pushbutton shown in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4;
Fig. 7 a perspective view of an energy conversion device and of switching
means of the switching device of the wireless pushbutton shown in Fig. 3, Fig. 4 and Fig. 6;
Fig. 8 a perspective view of a circuit carrier of the wireless pushbutton
shown in Fig. 3, Fig. 4 and Fig. 6;
Fig. 9Ato9E sectional views of the wireless pushbutton shown in Fig. 3, Fig. 4 and Fig. 6 in different conditions during switching operations;
Fig. 10 a perspective view of a wireless pushbutton according to a further
embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 11 a perspective view of an exploded diagram of the wireless pushbut-
ton shown in Fig. 10;
Fig. 12Ato 12D sectional views and top views of the wireless pushbutton shown in Fig. 10 and Fig. 11 in different conditions during a switching opera-tion; and
Fig. 13 and 14 perspective views of an energy conversion device and a circuit car¬rier of the wireless pushbutton shown in Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 6 and

Figures 9Ato 9E or Fig. 10, Fig. 11 and Figures 12Ato 12D accord-ing to embodiments of the present invention.
in the subsequent description of preferred embodiments of the present invention, the same or similar reference numerals are used for the elements, which are shown in the different figures and which have a similar mode of action, thus refraining from repeating the description of these elements.
Fig. 1 shows a diagram of a wireless pushbutton 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Here, Fig. 1 shows a housing 110 of the wireless pushbutton 100, as well as a pushbutton 120, a circuit carrier 130, a signal output device 140, an energy conversion device 150, a switching device 160, actuating means 170 and switching means 180. Furthermore, an actuating force F is symbolically represented by an arrow on the pushbutton 120, wherein the actuating force F represents a me-chanical energy during a switching operation.
According to the embodiment of the present invention shown in Fig. 1, the housing 110 comprises a housing element. According to a different embodiment, the housing 110 can also comprise two or more housing elements. The circuit carrier 130, the signal output device 140, the energy conversion device 150 and the switching device 160 are received in the housing 110. At the same time, the signal output device 140 is arranged on the circuit carrier 130. The switching device 160 comprises the actu-ating means 170 and the switching means 180.
The pushbutton 120 can be mounted on the housing 110 or is attached to the hous-ing 110 when the wireless pushbutton 100 is operating, although this is not explicitly shown in Fig. 1. The pushbutton 120 is arranged to be moved by means of the actu-ating force F, in order to contact the actuating means 170 of the switching device 160 and to transmit mechanical energy. The pushbutton 120 is designed to transmit me-chanical energy of the actuating force F to the actuating means 170 of the switching device 160.

The actuating means 170 of the switching device 160 are designed to receive me-chanical energy, which can be introduced by means of the pushbutton 120 to the switching device 160 during a switching operation. Furthermore, the actuating means 170 are arranged and designed to actuate the switching means 180 in re-sponse to the mechanical energy received. The switching means 180 can be me-chanically connected with the actuating means 170 or can be actuated by means of the actuating means 170. Furthermore, the switching means 180 are mechanically connected with the energy conversion device 150. The switching means 180 are designed to transmit the mechanical energy from the actuating means 170 to the en-ergy conversion device 150.
The energy conversion device 150 is mechanically connected with the switching means 180 of the switching device 160. Furthermore, the energy conversion device 150 is designed to convert the mechanical energy to be introduced to the switching device 160 during a switching operation to an electrical energy for transmitting a switching signal.
The switching means 180 are designed to be actuated during a switching operation by means of the actuating means 170 for transferring the energy conversion device 150 at least from one stable condition to a second stable condition, which is different from the first stable condition, in order to produce at least one electrical energy im-pulse.
The circuit carrier 130 with the signal output device 140 is arranged between the en-ergy conversion device 150 and the pushbutton 120. The circuit carrier 130 is con-nected in electrically conductible manner with the energy conversion device 150. The signal output device 140 is arranged on a main surface of the circuit carrier 130 facing the energy conversion device 150. At the same time, the signal output device 140 is designed to transmit or release the switching signal.
According to one embodiment, the switching means 180 of the switching device 160 can comprise a movable carriage, which is mechanically connected with the energy conversion device 150 and at least one carriage lever, which can be actuated by

means of the actuating means 170. At the same time, the at least one carriage iever can be designed to move the movable carriage between a first position, which is as-signed to the first stable condition of the energy conversion device 150, and a second position, which is assigned to the second stable condition of the energy conversion device 150. In addition, the switching means 180 can comprise at least a roller, which can be mechanically connected with the movable carriage and, in addition, or alternatively, with the at least one carriage lever. In a variant, the switching means 180 can comprise elastic means, which can be designed to exert an effect on the movable carriage, in order to move the movable carriage from the second position to the first position, in a further variant, the switching means 180 can comprise elastic means and two carriage levers. For this purpose, the elastic means can be designed to preload the carriage lever in a rest position, wherein the movable carriage can be arranged between the carriage levers. A first carriage lever can be designed to move the movable carriage from the first position to the second position, wherein a second carriage lever can be designed to move the movable carriage from the second posi-tion to the first position.
According to one embodiment, the signal output device 140 can comprise exchange-able radio electronics. Furthermore, according to one embodiment, the circuit carrier 130 can comprise at least one code contact, which can be actuated during the switching operation, in order to provide a code signal. Optionally, the pushbutton 120 can be designed in the form of a rocker, a double rocker or multiple rocker. Further-more, according to one embodiment, the housing 110 can be formed at least partially from a sound-decoupling material for reducing an operational noise. In addition, or alternatively, the wireless pushbutton 100 can comprise a sound-decoupling capsule for absorbing the sound of the energy conversion device 150.
Fig. 2 shows a flow diagram of a method 200 for producing a switching signal of a wireless pushbutton according to an embodiment of the present invention. At the same time, the method 200 can be performed in connection with a wireless pushbut-ton, which comprises a switching device, an energy conversion device for converting mechanical energy to electrical energy and a circuit carrier, which has signal output device and which is connected in electrically conductible manner with the energy

conversion device. In particular, the method 200 can be performed in connection with the wireless pushbutton shown in Fig. 1, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 6, Figures 9A to 9E, Fig. 10, Fig. 11 and/or Figures 12Ato 12D.
The method 200 comprises a step 210 of generating at least one electrical energy impulse for transmitting the switching signal by means of the switching device and the energy conversion device, using a mechanical energy introduced into the switch-ing device during a switching operation. For this purpose, the mechanical energy is received by actuating means of the switching device and transmitted to the energy conversion device by switching means, which are mechanically connected with the actuating means and with the energy conversion device. At the same time, the switching means are actuated by means of the actuating means during the switching operation, in order to transfer the energy conversion device from a first stable condi-tion to a second stable condition, which is different from the first stable condition, for generating the at least one electrical energy impulse. In addition, the method 200 comprises a step 220 of releasing the switching signal by means of radio communi-cation by means of the signal output device, using the at least one electrical energy impulse.
Fig. 3 shows a perspective view of a wireless pushbutton 100 according to an em-bodiment of the present invention. The parts from the wireless pushbutton 100 shown include a housing 110 or housing base, a cover 310 or housing cover and two actuating levers 370. The wireless pushbutton 100 involves a wireless pushbutton such as the one shown Fig. 1, wherein the wireless pushbutton 100 shown in Fig. 3 is represented without the button, but with the cover 310, wherein the actuating levers 370 represent the actuating means. For this purpose, the wireless pushbutton 100 is shown in an assembled condition but without the button. The overall housing of the wireless pushbutton 100 comprises two housing elements, the housing 110 and the cover 310. The actuating levers 370 partially protrude from the housing 110 and the cover 310. The actuating means are designed in the form of actuating levers 370.
Fig. 4 shows a perspective view of an exploded diagram of the wireless pushbutton shown in Fig. 3. The parts from the wireless pushbutton 100 shown include the

housing 110, the circuit carrier 130, the energy conversion device 150 or a bistable energy converter, the switching means 180, the cover 310, actuating means in the form of two actuating levers 370 or a twin lever, a pressure-sensitive mat or switch membrane 430, a contact plate or an auxiliary circuit board 455, two elongated holes 472, due to display limitations, only one of two pins 474, a return spring 476, a mov-able carriage 482, two carriage levers 484, a tension spring 486 and two rollers 488.
The actuating levers 370 can be mounted on the housing 110. Each of the actuating levers 370 comprises an elongated hole 472 and a pin 474. Due to display limita¬tions, only one of the pins 474 is visible in Fig. 4. The actuating levers 370 ffunction as a twin lever. Furthermore, the actuating means comprise the return spring 476. The return spring 476 is designed to place the actuating lever 370 in a rest position and exert, during a switching operation, a counterforce against an actuating force on the actuating lever 370. As a result, the actuating means comprise the actuating lev¬ers 370 with the elongated holes 472 and the pins 474 and the return spring 476.
The switch membrane 430 is arranged between the cover 310 and the circuit carrier 130. The auxiliary circuit board 455 can be electrically and mechanically connected with the energy conversion device 150 and is arranged adjacent to the energy con-version device 150. By means of the auxiliary circuit board 455, the energy conver-sion device 150 can be connected in electrically conductible manner with the circuit carrier 130.
The switching means 180 comprise the movable carriage 482, the carriage lever 484, the tension spring 486 and the roller 488. Each carriage lever 484 can be provided with a roller 488. The movable carriage 482 is arranged between the carriage levers 484. The carriage levers 484 can be attached on the opposite ends of the movable carriage 482. The tension spring 486 can be mechanically connected with the car-riage levers 484. At the same time, the tension spring 486 can be received in the movable carriage 482.
The energy conversion device 150 with the auxiliary circuit board 455, the return spring 476 and the switching means 180 are arranged between the circuit carrier 130 and a base portion of the housing 110 facing away from the cover 310.

The housing 110 and the cover 310 can be produced from plastic material by means of injection molding and can be designed for a simple injection tool construction. In particular, it is possible to use a soft, noise-absorbing plastic material, in order to min-imize a noise transmission from the energy conversion device 150 to other switch components of the wireless pushbutton 100.
The actuating levers 370 or a so-called twin lever are used as actuating means. Both actuating levers 370 are designed in such a way that two equally molded parts are used. As a result, it is possible to lower the costs for tools and parts. The actuating levers 370 can be configured as a lever assembly and pivoted n the housing 110. For this purpose, the actuating levers 370 can be connected with one another by means of elongated holes 472 and pins 474, wherein both actuating levers 370 can be set in motion, as soon as one of the two actuating levers is actuated or activated by means of the actuating force. The actuating levers 370 are reset by means of the return spring 476. It is possible to use a compression spring, tension spring, torsion spring or a flexible spring as return spring 476. In Fig. 4, the return spring 476 is shown in the form of a punched flexible spring. A spring force of the return spring 476 can be selected in such a way that the actuating levers 370 and the pushbutton can be reset in a reliable manner.
The switching means 180 in the form of a so-called toggle mechanism are functional-ly toggled between the actuating means or the actuating levers 370 and the energy conversion device 150. In particular, the switching means 180 comprise the movable carriage 482, which can be received in the housing 110 with bush bearings or rolling bearings and which can be mechanically connected with an actuator of h energy conversion device 150.
For example, the cover 310 is produced from a noise-absorbing plastic material. The housing 110 can be closed by means of a cover 310. The cover 310 comprises mounting elements and a pivot bearing or pivot pins for a pushbutton. The circuit carrier 130 comprises an electric circuit for energy management, as well as the signal output device with radio electronics and an antenna (not explicitly shown in Fig. 4).

The wireless pushbutton 100 can be operated by means of a rocker, two rockers or multiple rockers.
In other words, Fig. 4 shows a wireless pushbutton 100, which is designed in the form of a two-way module, which generates when actuated or during a switching op-eration only at least one electrical energy impulse and thus transmits a telegram of switching signal. Here, it is possible to save actuating forces and lower a noise lever. A reset of the pushbutton takes place without producing energy or a radio telegram, and thus at a low noise level or subjectively noiseless for the user. When actuating a rocker of the pushbutton, the bistable energy conversion device 150 is activated in one direction. When repeating the actuation of the same or any other rocker of the pushbutton, the energy conversion device 150 is activated in the other direction.
Fig. 5 shows a perspective view of actuating means of the switching device of the wireless pushbutton shown in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4. What is shown includes the actuat-ing lever 370 and, due to display limitations, only one elongated hole 472 and one pin 474. The two actuating levers 370 shown are joined together to form a twin lever assembly. The pin 474 of the first actuating lever 370 is arranged in the elongated hole 472 of the second actuating lever 370. Furthermore, the pin 474 of the second actuating lever 370 is arranged in the elongated hole 472 of the first actuating lever 370 (not explicitly shown in Fig. 5).
Fig. 6 shows a view of a partial exploded diagram of the wireless pushbutton 100 shown in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4. In other words, the wireless pushbutton 100 is shown in a partially assembled condition. The parts from the wireless pushbutton 100 shown in Fig. 6 include the housing 110, the circuit carrier 130, the energy conversion device 150, the cover 310, the actuating lever 370, the switch membrane 430, the auxiliary circuit board 455, an elongated hole 472, a pin 474 and the movable carriage 482.
In the representation of Fig. 6, the actuating lever 370 is assembled, as shown in Fig. 5 and attached to the housing 110. Furthermore, the energy conversion device 150 and auxiliary circuit board 455 are connected with one another and arranged in the housing 110. Furthermore, the switching means of which only the movable carriage

482 is shown in Fig. 6, are also arranged in the housing 110. The circuit carrier 130, the switch membrane 430 and the cover 310 are shown at a distance from the hous-ing 110 and, with regard to the housing 110, they are shown in unmounted condition.
Fig. 7 shows a perspective view of the energy conversion device 150, and the switch-ing means 180 of the switching device of the wireless pushbutton shown in Fig. 3, Fig. 4 and Fig. 6. The parts shown in Fig. 7 include the energy conversion device 150, the switching means 180, the auxiliary circuit board 455, the movable carriage 482, the carriage lever 484, the tension spring 486 and the rollers 488.
In the representation shown in Fig. 7, the auxiliary circuit board 455 is electrically and mechanically connected with the energy conversion device 150. Furthermore, the energy conversion device 150 is mechanically connected with the movable carriage 482. The switching means 180 are shown in an assembled condition. Here, the car-riage levers 484 are attached on opposite ends of the movable carriage 482. To each of the carriage levers 484, one of the rollers 488 is attached. The tension spring 486 is tightened between the carriage levers 484. The tension spring 486 ex¬tends in a hollow space of the movable carriage 482. The carriage levers 484 are preloaded in a rest position by means of the tension spring 486. During a switching operation, the switching means180, especially the movable carriage 482, can be moved or displaced between a first position and a second position, in relation to the energy conversion device 150.
Fig. 8 shows a perspective view of the circuit carrier 130 of the wireless pushbutton shown in Fig. 3, Fig. 4 and Fig. 6. More precisely, from the circuit carrier 130 shown in Fig. 8 in particular a main surface is depicted, which, when the circuit carrier 130 is mounted in the wireless pushbutton, faces the switch membrane or the cover. Here, the circuit carrier 130 is shown to have, for example, a through-hole 832 arranged in the center and, for example, four code contacts 834. The code contacts 834 are po-sitioned at corners of an imaginary rectangle on the main surface of the circuit carrier 130 shown in Fig. 8.
On a main surface of the circuit carrier 130, which faces in mounted condition the energy conversion device, the circuit carrier 130 can be provided with electronic

components (not shown in Fig. 8). On the main surface of the circuit carrier 130 shown in Fig. 8, the code contacts 834 or coding switches or contact surfaces and contacts are arranged and an antenna can be imprinted. The code contacts 834 and their number can be freely adapted. For example, it is possible to use micro switch¬es, pressure-sensitive mats, membrane switches, etc. The cover of the wireless pushbutton comprises actuating elements for activating the code contacts 834.
Figures 9A to 9E show sectional views of the wireless pushbutton 100 shown in Fig. 3, Fig. 4 and Fig. 6 in different conditions during switching operations. Here, the wireless pushbutton 100 is shown in different switching phases and in assembled and mounted condition. Figures 9A to 9E respectively show from the wireless pushbutton 100 the housing 110, the circuit carrier 130, the energy conversion device 150, the cover 310, the actuating lever 370, the switch membrane 430, the auxiliary circuit board 455, the movable carriage 482, the carriage levers 484, the tension spring 486, the rollers 488 and two bearing notches 978. One bearing notch 978 is formed in each of the actuating levers 370. Each bearing notch 978 is designed to engage in a carriage lever 484. For the sectional views of Figures 9A to 9E, the wire-less pushbutton 100 is notched along a plane, which extends normal in relation to a base plate of the housing 110 and through a longitudinal axis of the movable carriage 482, as well as the tension spring 486.
Fig. 9A shows the wireless pushbutton 100 in an unactuated condition or in a rest position in the absence of an actuating force exerted on the wireless pushbutton and thus prior to or following a switching operation. In their rest position, the actuating levers 370 are arranged at a distance from the base plate of the housing 110. In the representation of Fig. 9A, the switching means, which comprise the movable carriage 482, the carriage levers 484, the tension spring 486 and the rollers 488, are trans-ferred from a central position to the right inside the housing 110. For example, the movable carriage 482 is arranged in the first position. The carriage lever 484 shown on the right in Fig. 9A is engaged in the bearing notch 978 of the actuating lever 370 shown on the right. The carriage lever 484 shown on the left in Fig. 9A is disen¬gaged from the bearing notch 978 of the actuating lever 370 shown on the left. The carriage levers 484 are in a rest position.

Fig. 9B shows the wireless pushbutton 100 in a completely actuated condition when an actuating force is applied during a switching operation. Here, the actuating levers 370 are attached at the base plate of the housing 110 and arranged in a position of deflection. In the representation of Fig. 9B, the switching means are transferred from a central position to the left inside the housing 110. At the same time, the movable carriage 482 is arranged, for example, in the second position. The carriage lever 484 shown on the right in Fig. 9B is engaged in the bearing notch 978 of the actuating lever 370 shown on the right and arranged in a position of deflection. The carriage lever 484 shown on the left in Fig. 9B is disengaged from the bearing notch 978 of the actuating lever 370 shown on the left. The carriage lever 484 shown on the left in Fig. 9B is in a rest position.
Fig. 9C shows the wireless pushbutton 100 toward the end of a switching operation without applied actuating force. Here, the actuating levers 370 are arranged between their position of■ deflection and in a rest position. The movable carriage 482 is ar-ranged in the second position. The carriage levers 484 are disengaged from the bearing notches 978 of the actuating levers 370. The carriage levers 484 are in a rest position.
Fig. 9D shows the wireless pushbutton 100 in an unactuated condition or a rest posi-tion in the absence of an actuating force exerted on the wireless pushbutton following a switching operation of Figures 9A to 9C. Here, the actuating levers 370 are ar¬ranged in their rest position at a distance from the base plate of the housing 110. In the representation of Fig. 9D, the switching means are transferred from a central po¬sition to the left inside the housing 110. At the same time, the movable carriage 482 is arranged in the second position. The carriage lever 484 shown on the left in Fig. 9C is engaged in the bearing notch 978 of the actuating lever 370 shown on the left. The carriage lever 484 shown on the right in Fig. 9C is disengaged from the bearing notch 978 of the actuating lever 370 shown on the right. The carriage fevers 484 are in a rest position.

Fig. 9E shows the wireless pushbutton 100 in in a completely actuated condition when an actuating force is applied during a further switching operation. Here, the actuating levers 370 are attached at the base plate of the housing 110 and arranged in a position of deflection. In the representation of Fig. 9E, the switching means are transferred from a central position to the right inside the housing 110. At the same time, the movable carriage 482 is arranged in the first position. The carriage lever 484 shown on the left in Fig. 9E is engaged in the bearing notch 978 of the actuating lever 370 shown on the left and arranged in a position of deflection. The carriage lever 484 shown on the right in Fig. 9E is disengaged from the bearing notch 978 of the actuating lever 370 shown on the right. The carriage lever 484 shown on the right in Fig. 9E is in a rest position.
Subsequently, with reference to Figures 9A to 9E, an actuation process of the wire-less pushbutton 100 is again summarized with a different description.
When moving the carriage 482 from one end position to the other end position, the energy conversion device 150 is activated in the one or other direction. The carriage 482 is provided on both sides with the carriage levers 484, which are selectively pro-vided with the rollers 488 or, alternatively, with the sliding components for reducing friction forces. In a different embodiment, it is possible to eliminate the rollers 488 for financial reasons. Alternatively, a sliding component could be used instead of the roller 488, for example, a sliding plate or a sliding block or, in general, an element with a sliding surface. As a result, the carriage 482 could be designed in a structural¬ly simple and cost-effective manner. Both carriage levers 484 are connected by means of the tension spring 486, which is placed in an interior hollow space of the movable carriage 482, and which is held in a neutral position or rest position, so that they can perform a clockwise and counter-clockwise rotational movement, at least in a specific angular range. The carriage levers 484 can be returned to their rest posi¬tion by means of the tension spring,
In an assembled condition of the wireless pushbutton 100, and when the wire-less pushbutton 100 is actuated, the switching means are, or the "toggle mechanism" is, transferred in one of two positions or end positions inside the housing 110, in the

one or other direction, because of the bistable mechanical properties of the energy conversion device 150. At the same time, one of the two carriage levers 484 is in an engagement position.
When actuating the actuating lever 370 or the twin lever, an engaged carriage lever 484 is picked up by a bearing notch 978 of an actuating lever and transferred into a rotational movement. At the same time, the carriage 482 is moved in linear manner to its second position and activates or actuates the energy conversion device 150. After switching the energy conversion device 150 in this way, the movable car-riage 482 is arranged in the second position.
A reset of the actuating lever 370 is performed by means of the return spring of the wireless pushbutton 100. When releasing the actuating lever 370, the previ¬ously engaged carriage lever 484 abandons the bearing notch 978 of the respective actuating lever 370 and is put into its neutral position or rest position by means of the tension spring 486. In a further reset movement of the actuating levers 370, the bearing notch 978 of the opposite actuating lever 370 deflects the other carriage lev-er484 in the opposite direction and lets the bearing notch 978 of the actuating lever 370 pass. Shortly before the rest position of the actuating lever 370, the other car¬riage lever 484 is released and reset to its rest position. Now, the other carriage lev¬er 484 is engaged. In a subsequent actuation of the actuating lever 370, the mova¬ble carriage 482 is reset and again activates the energy conversion device 150. Thus, the movable carriage 482 or energy conversion device 150 completes with each further actuation a switching movement or so-called toggle movement.
For example, in an assembled or mounted condition of the wireless pushbut-ton 100, the pushbutton or light switch rocker is swivel-mounted on a rotational axis of the cover 110 and stands in a central position. When actuating the pushbutton on the one or other direction, a primary actuator pin of the pushbutton activates one of the actuating levers 370. In addition, at least one secondary actuator pin of the pushbutton activates at least one of the code contacts before the energy conversion device 150 is actuated or activated. After activating the energy conversion device 150, electronics of the circuit carrier 130 are supplied with energy and, corresponding

to the previously actuated code contact, a respective coded radio telegram or switch-ing signal is produced. When releasing the pushbutton, the at least one code contact is switched back. In the process, the energy conversion device 150 is activated.
This property can be used to produce two different switching signals when the same pushbutton is actuated. According to the preceding description, the switching signal is not produced immediately during the actuation, but only after a measure-ment of a time interval between closing and opening he at least one code contact. For example, in a time interval shorter than 100 milliseconds, a first switching signal is produced and transmitted. When the time interval is exceeded, a second switching signal, which is different from the first switching signal, is transmitted. For example, this property can be used to differentiate between a simple action of turning on the light and the start of a dimming process. For example, when pressing the button briefly, the lamp is immediately switched to full power. When pressing the button for a longer period of time, the brightness is increased. For example, when pressing the button in opposite direction, a stop signal for the dimming process is produced.
Fig. 10 shows a perspective view of a wireless pushbutton 100 according to a further embodiment of the present invention. The parts from the wireless pushbutton 100 shown include a housing 110 or housing base, a cover 310 or housing cover and an actuating lever 370. The wireless pushbutton100 corresponds to the wireless pushbutton shown in Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 6 or Figures 9A to 9E, with the exception that the wireless pushbutton 100 of Fig. 10 is designed in the form of a one-way module having only one actuating lever 370. Subsequently, with reference to Figures 11 to 12D, differences between the wireless pushbutton 100 according to the embodiment shown in Fig. 10 of the present invention and the wireless pushbutton show in Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 6 or Figures 9A to 9E are described in more detail.
Fig. 11 shows a perspective view of an exploded diagram of the wireless pushbutton 100 shown in Fig. 10. The parts from the wireless pushbutton 100 shown include the housing 110, the circuit carrier 130, the energy conversion device 150, the witching means 180, the cover 310, the actuating lever 370, the switch mem¬brane 430, the auxiliary circuit board 455, the movable carriage 482, a carriage lever

484, a roller 488 and a compression spring 1186. Fig. 11 shows that, in contrast to the wireless pushbutton shown in Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 6 or Figures 9A to 9E, the wire-less pushbutton 100 comprises merely an actuating lever 370, which is here de-signed without an elongated hole and a pin, merely a carriage lever 484, merely a roller 488 and, instead of the tension spring, the compression spring 1186. Further-more, according to Fig. 11 the auxiliary circuit board 455 is electrically and mechani-cally connected with the energy conversion device 150. The compression spring 1186 can be received in the movable carriage 482 and can be arranged between the carriage lever 484 and a sidewall of the housing 110.
In other words, by changing the assembly, it is possible to change in a cost-effective manner a function of the wireless pushbutton 100 with regard to the pushbutton of Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 6 or Figures 9A to 9E, by changing a few compo-nents. This process eliminates the twin lever, a carriage lever, a roller, the tension spring and the reset spring of the wireless pushbutton of Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 6 or Fig-ures 9A to 9E. As described above, the roller 488 could be eliminated for financial reasons. Alternatively, it is possible to use a sliding component according to one of the embodiments described above instead of the roller. Instead of the twin lever, it is possible to use a simple actuating lever 370, for example, with a raised cam. For example, the carriage lever 484 mounted on the movable carriage 482 is extended in relation to Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 6 or Figures 9A to 9E and is continuously engaged in the bearing notch of the actuating lever 370. A reset of the switching means 180 is performed by means of the compression spring 1186, which is preloaded in the hol-low space of the carriage 482 between the carriage 482 and a sidewall of the hous¬ing 110. When actuating the wireless pushbutton 100, the energy conversion device 150 is activated and a mechanical energy is stored for a downshift process in the compression spring 1186. When releasing the pushbutton, the compression spring 1186 resets the switching means 180 and activates a downshift of the energy con-version device 150.
Even the wireless pushbutton 100 configured as a one-way module can be operated with a rocker, double rocker or multiple rocker. With a simple reconstruc¬tion, it is possible to implement a cost-effective variety of wireless pushbuttons 100.

The further processes and sequences are similar to the wireless pushbutton config-ured as a two-way module and escribed in Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 6 or Figures 9A to 9E.
Figures 12A to 12D show sectional views and top views of the wireless pushbutton 100 shown in Fig. 10 to Fig. 11 in different conditions during a switching operation. Fig, 12A and Fig. 12C show sectional views of the wireless pushbutton 100, whereas Fig. 12B and Fig. 12D show top views of the wireless pushbutton 100.
Due to display limitations, the sectional views of Figures 12A and 12C respec-tively show from the wireless pushbutton 100 the housing 110, the circuit carrier 130, the energy conversion device 150, the cover 310, the actuating lever 370, the switch membrane 430, the auxiliary circuit board 455, the movable carriage 482, the car¬riage lever 484, the roller 488, a bearing notch 978 and the compression spring 1186. The bearing notch 978 is formed in the actuating lever 370. The bearing notch 978 is designed to be engaged in the carriage lever 484. For the sectional views of Figures 12A and 12C, the wireless pushbutton 100 is notched along a plane, which extends normal in relation to a base plate of the housing 110 and through a longitudinal axis of the movable carriage 482, as well as the tension spring 1186.
Due to display limitations, the top views of Figures 12B and 12D respectively show form the wireless pushbutton 100 the housing 110, the energy conversion de-vice150, the actuating device 370, the auxiliary circuit board 455, the movable car-riage 482, the carriage lever 484 and the compression spring 1186. In den top views of Figures 12B and 12D the wireless pushbutton 100 is provided without the circuit carrier, the switching device and the cover, wherein the roller and the bearing notch are covered in the top views.
Fig. 12A shows the wireless pushbutton 100 in an unactuated condition or a rest position in the absence of an actuating force exerted on the wireless pushbutton and thus prior to or following a switching operation. Here, the actuating lever 370 is arranged in a rest position at a distance from a base plate of the housing 110. In der representation of Fig. 12A, the switching means, which comprise the movable car-riage 482, the carriage lever 484, the roller 488 and the compression spring 1186 are

transferred from a central position to the right inside the housing 110. For example, the movable carriage 482 is arranged in the first position. The carriage lever 484, shown on the right in Fig. 12A, is engaged in the bearing notch of the actuating lever 370 shown on the right. Here, the carriage lever 484 is arranged in the rest position. The compression spring 1186 is in an uncompressed condition. Fig. 12B shows a top view of the wireless pushbutton 100 in the condition shown in Fig. 12A.
Fig. 12C shows the wireless pushbutton 100 sown in Fig. 12A in a completely actuated condition during a switching operation. Here, the actuating lever 370 is ar-ranged in a position of deflection, attached to the base plate of the housing 110. In the representation of Fig. 12C, the switching means are transferred from a central position to the left inside the housing 110. For example, the movable carriage 482 is arranged in the second position. The carriage lever 484 is engaged in the bearing notch 978 of the actuating lever 370 and in a position of deflection. The compression spring 1186 is in a tense or compressed condition. Fig. 12D shows a top view of the wireless pushbutton 100 in the condition shown in Fig. 12C.
Subsequently, with reference to Figures 12A to 12D, an actuation process of the wireless pushbutton 100 is again summarized with a different description. A but-ton used as an actuating rocker of the wireless pushbutton 100 can be arranged in an inclined rest position and is to be actuated, for example, merely in one spot or one direction. For functionality reasons, it can be required to produce an electrical energy impulse even when releasing the button and to transmit a second switching signal, for example, in order to perform a dimming process or control a shutter. At the same time, in comparison to the wireless pushbutton shown in Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 6 and Figures 9A to 9E and designed in the form of a two-way module, an actuating force to be applied can remain basically the same. This is possible by adjusting level ratios of the actuating lever 370 and the carriage lever 484. In the wireless pushbutton 100 shown in Fig. 10, Fig. 11 and Figures 12A to 12D, an entire rocking movement of a button from one inclined position to another inclined position, i.e., a full cycle, can be used for producing two energy impulses, whereas in the wireless pushbutton shown in Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 6 and Figures 9A to 9E, two half-cycles are used for producing

two electrical energy impulses which, for example, results in the same energy bal-ance.
Fig. 13 shows a perspective view of an energy conversion device and a circuit carrier of the wireless pushbutton shown in Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 6 and Figures 9A to 9E or Fig. 10, Fig. 11 and Figures 12A to 12D according to an embodiment of the pre¬sent invention. The parts shown include the circuit carrier 130, the energy conver¬sion device 150, the auxiliary circuit board 455, the through-hole 832 and SMD spring contacts 1336 or surface attachment contacts. From the circuit carrier 130, especial¬ly a main surface is shown, which faces the energy conversion device150 in mounted condition of the wireless pushbutton. In the representation of Fig. 13, the auxiliary circuit board 455 is electrically and mechanically connected with the energy conver-sion device 150. The through-hole 832 is arranged in the center of the circuit carrier 130. For example, the circuit carrier 130 involves the circuit carrier shown in Fig. 8. The SMD spring contacts 1336 are arranged on the main surface of the circuit carrier 130. The SMD spring contacts 1336 are designed to produce an electrically conduct-ive connection between the circuit carrier 130 and the energy conversion device 150 or to allow for such a connection. As a result, an electrical contact can be made by means of the SMD spring contacts 1336 between the circuit carrier 130 and the auxil-iary circuit board 455.
Fig. 14 shows a perspective view of an energy conversion device and a circuit carrier of the wireless pushbutton shown in Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 6 and Figures 9A to 9E or Fig. 10, Fig. 11 and Figures 12A to 12D according to an embodiment of the pre¬sent invention. The parts shown include the circuit carrier 130, the energy conver¬sion device 150, the through-hole 832 and metal grid spring contacts 1436. From the circuit carrier 130, especially a main surface is shown, which faces the energy con-version device 150 in mounted condition of the wireless pushbutton. In the represen-tation of Fig. 14, the auxiliary circuit board is eliminated. The through-hole 832 is ar-ranged in the center of the circuit carrier 130. For example, the circuit carrier 130 involves the circuit carrier shown in Fig. 8. Here, the circuit carrier 130 is designed in the form of a coated metal grid. The metal grid spring contacts 1436 are arranged on the main surface of the circuit carrier 130. The metal grid spring contacts 1436 are

designed to produce an electrically conductible connection between the circuit carrier 130 and the energy conversion device 150 or to allow for such a provision. As a re¬sult, a direct electrical contact can be made between the circuit carrier 130 and the energy conversion device 150 by means of the metal grid spring contacts 1436. Thus, it is possible to eliminate the auxiliary circuit board and the associated costs for soldering. This can involve another cost advantage and increase the reliability of the contact.
The embodiments described and shown in the figures are used only for exem-plary purposes. Different embodiments can be combined with one another complete-ly or with respect to individual properties. It is also possible to supplement an em-bodiment with properties from a different embodiment. Furthermore, it is possible to repeat invention-based procedural steps or perform these in a different sequence than the one described.
If an embodiment comprises an "and/or" connection between a first property and a second property, this may be read in such a way that the design example ac-cording to one embodiment comprises the first property, as well as the second prop-erty and, according to a further embodiment, only the first property or only the second property.

Reference Numerals
100 wireless pushbutton
110 housing
120 pushbutton/button
130 circuit carrier
140 signal output device
150 energy conversion device
160 switching device
170 actuating means
180 switching means
F actuating force or introduction of mechanical energy
200 method for producing
210 step of generating
220 step of releasing
310 cover
370 actuating lever
430 pressure-sensitive mat or switch membrane
455 contact plate or auxiliary circuit bord
472 elongated hole
474 pin
476 reset spring
482 movable carriage
484 carriage lever
486 tension spring
488 roller
832 through-hole
834 code contact
978 bearing notch
1186 compression spring
1336 SMD spring contact
1436 metal grid spring contact

Claims
1. A switching device (160) for a wireless pushbutton (100), wherein the
switching device (160) comprises actuating means (170; 370; 472, 474, 476; 978) for
receiving a mechanical energy introduced into the switching device (160) during a
switching operation, characterized in that the switching device (160) with the actuat¬
ing means (170; 370; 472, 474, 476; 978) and with an energy conversion device
(150) comprises mechanically connective switching means (180; 482, 484, 486, 488;
1186) for transmitting the mechanical energy from the actuating means (170; 370;
472, 474, 476; 978) to the energy conversion device (150), in order to convert the
mechanical energy to an electrical energy, wherein the switching means (180; 482,
484, 486, 488; 1186) are designed to be actuated during a switching operation by
means of the actuating means (170; 370; 472, 474, 476; 978), in order to transfer,
when connected with the energy conversion device (150), the energy conversion de¬
vice (150) at least from a first stable condition to a second stable condition, which is
different from the first stable condition, and produce at least one electrical energy
impulse.
2. A switching device (160) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the
switching means (180; 482, 484, 486, 488; 1186) comprise a movable carriage (482),
which can be mechanically connected with the energy conversion device (150), and
at least one carriage lever (484), which can be actuated by means of the actuating
means (170; 370; 472, 474, 476; 978), wherein the at least one carriage lever (484)
is designed to move the movable carriage (482) between a first position, which is as¬
signed to the first stable condition of the energy conversion device (150), and a se¬
cond position, which is assigned to the second stable condition of the energy conver¬
sion device (150).
3. A switching device (160) according to Claim 2, characterized by at least one
roller (488) or one sliding component, which can be mechanically connected with the
movable carriage (482) and/or with the at least one carriage lever (484).

4. A switching device (160) according to any one of Claims 2 to 3, character-ized in that the switching means (180; 482, 484, 486, 488; 1186) comprise elastic means (1186), which are designed to have an effect on the movable carriage (482), in order to move the movable carriage (482) from the second to the first position.
5. A switching device (160) according to any one of Claims 2 to 3, character-ized in that the switching means (180; 482, 484, 486, 488; 1186) comprise elastic means (486) and two carriage levers (484), wherein the elastic means (486) are de-signed to preload the carriage levers (484) in a rest position, wherein the movable carriage (482) can be arranged between the carriage levers (484), wherein a first car-riage lever (484) is designed to move the movable carriage (482) from the first posi¬tion to the second position, wherein a second carriage lever (484) is designed to move the movable carriage (482) from the second position to the first position.
6. A wireless pushbutton (100), with
a switching device (160) according to any one of the preceding claims;
an energy conversion device (150), which can be mechanically connected with the switching means (180; 482, 484, 486, 488; 1186) of the switching device (160) and designed to convert the mechanical energy, which is introduced into the switch¬ing device (160) during a switching operation, to the electrical energy for transmitting the switching signal;
a circuit carrier (130) with a signal output device (140) for transmitting the switching signal, wherein the circuit carrier (130) can be connected in electrically conductible manner with the energy conversion device (150);
a housing (110; 310) with at least one housing element, wherein the housing (110; 310) is designed to receive the switching device (160), the energy conversion device (150) and the circuit carrier (130); and
a button (120) for transmitting the mechanical energy to the actuating means (170; 370; 472, 474, 476; 978) of the switching device (160), wherein the button (120) can be attached on the housing (110; 310).
7. A wireless pushbutton (100) according to Claim 6, characterized in that the
signal output device (140) comprises radio electronics, wherein the circuit carrier

(130) comprises at least one code contact (834), which can be actuated during the switching operation, in order to provide a code signal.
8. A wireless pushbutton (100) according to any one of Claims 6 to 7, charac-terized in that the button (120) is designed in the form of a rocker, a double rocker or a multiple rocker.
9. A wireless pushbutton (100) according to any one of Claims 6 to 8, charac-terized in that the housing (110; 310) is formed at least partially from a sound-decoupling material for reducing an operational noise and/or the wireless pushbutton (100) comprises a sound-decoupling capsule for absorbing the sound of the energy conversion device (150).
10. A method (200) for producing a switching signal of a wireless pushbutton
(100), wherein the method (200) can be performed in connection with a wireless
pushbutton (100), which comprises a switching device (160), an energy conversion
device (150) for converting mechanical energy to electrical energy and a circuit carri¬
er (130) with a signal output device (140), wherein the circuit carrier (130) is electri¬
cally connected with the energy conversion device (150), wherein the method (200)
comprises the following steps:
Generating (210) at least one electrical energy impulse for transmitting the switching signal by means of the switching device (160) and the energy conversion device (150), using a mechanical energy, which is introduced during a switching op-eration into the switching device (160), wherein the mechanical energy is received by actuating means (170; 370; 472, 474, 476; 978) of the switching device (160) and transmitted from switching means (180; 482, 484, 486, 488; 1186), which are me-chanically connected with the actuating means (170; 370; 472, 474, 476; 978) and with the energy conversion device (150) to the energy conversion device (150), wherein the switching means (180; 482, 484, 486, 488; 1186) are actuated during a switching operation by means of the actuating means (170; 370; 472, 474, 476; 978), in order to transfer the energy conversion device(150) at least from a first stable con-dition to a second stable condition, which is different from the first stable condition, for generating the at least one electrical energy impulse; and

releasing (220) the switching signal by radio communication by means of the signal output device (140), using the at least one electrical energy impulse.