Operating device, use of an operating device, and method for producing an operating device

Abstract

An actuation apparatus (1) for a functional device, having a pressure actuation element (2) for carrying out a pressing movement which is connected to an axially displaceable control element (3), wherein the control element (3) includes an application location (4) which can be moved into an active connection with the functional device or which is in an active connection with the functional device in the position for use. At least one compensation element (5) is arranged or constructed between the pressure actuation element (2) and the application location (4), and the compensation element (5) allows a position change of the pressure actuation element (2) relative to the application location (4) in a radial direction (6).

1 . An actuation apparatus ( 1 ) for a functional device, the actuation apparatus comprising:
 a pressure actuation element ( 2 ) connected to an axially displaceable control element ( 3 ),   the control element ( 3 ) has an application location ( 4 ) which is movable into an active connection with the functional device or which is in an active connection with the functional device in a position for use, and   at least one deformable compensation element ( 5 ) arranged or constructed between the pressure actuation element ( 2 ) and the application location ( 4 ), the compensation element ( 5 ) being configured to allow a position change of the pressure actuation element ( 2 ) relative to the application location ( 4 ) in a radial direction ( 6 ).   
     
     
         2 . The actuation apparatus ( 1 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein the compensation element ( 5 ) fixes the control element ( 3 ) for different radially laterally offset relative arrangements of the pressure actuation element ( 2 ) and the application location ( 4 ) in a radially play-free manner relative to each other. 
     
     
         3 . The actuation apparatus ( 1 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein the at least one compensation element ( 5 ) comprises an insertion element ( 7 ), in which a free end ( 8 ) of the control element ( 3 ) is insertable at different positions and is radially fixed or is inserted in the position for use and is radially fixed. 
     
     
         4 . The actuation apparatus ( 1 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein the at least one compensation element ( 5 ) is constructed from a deformable mass ( 10 ). 
     
     
         5 . The actuation apparatus ( 1 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein the at least one compensation element ( 5 ) comprises a plurality of resilient bristles and/or bristle bundles which are bent when a free end ( 8 ) of the control element ( 3 ) is introduced. 
     
     
         6 . The actuation apparatus ( 1 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein the pressure actuation element ( 2 ) comprises a cap ( 11 ) in which the at least one of the compensation element ( 5 ) or the control element ( 3 ) is at least partially received. 
     
     
         7 . The actuation apparatus ( 1 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein a position change of the pressure actuation element ( 2 ) relative to the application location ( 4 ) in a radial direction is prevented after the control element ( 3 ) is introduced into the at least one compensation element ( 5 ) by a retention force produced by the at least one compensation element ( 5 ). 
     
     
         8 . The actuation apparatus ( 1 ) according to claim  1 , wherein the control element ( 3 ) extends through the compensation element ( 5 ) in the position for use. 
     
     
         9 . The actuation apparatus ( 1 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein the at least one compensation element ( 5 ) is constructed as a portion of the control element ( 3 ). 
     
     
         10 . The actuation apparatus ( 1 ) according to  claim 9 , wherein at least partial bending of the control element ( 3 ) is possible in a region of the at least one compensation element ( 5 ). 
     
     
         11 . The actuation apparatus ( 1 ) according to  claim 6 , wherein a stop face ( 12 ) is constructed on an inner side of the cap ( 11 ) to be non-planar. 
     
     
         12 . The actuation apparatus ( 1 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein the at least one compensation element ( 5 ) is constructed as a restoring element ( 18 ). 
     
     
         13 . The actuation apparatus ( 1 ) according to  claim 1 , further comprising at least one guide for the control element ( 3 ). 
     
     
         14 . The actuation apparatus ( 1 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein the actuation element is configured to control at least one of a valve, a sanitary fitting, or a toilet tank. 
     
     
         15 . A method for producing an actuation apparatus ( 1 ) for a functional device, the method comprising: orienting a pressure actuation element ( 2 ) in a compensation element ( 5 ) radially relative to an application location ( 4 ) of a control element ( 3 ), and connecting the pressure actuation element ( 2 ) to the control element ( 5 ) in a play-free manner. 
     
     
         16 . The method according to  claim 15 , wherein a free end ( 4 ) of a control element ( 3 ) is introduced into the compensation element ( 5 ) at least one of a central position ( 19 ) or decentralised position ( 20 ) and fixed in this position in order to orientate the pressure actuation element ( 2 ). 
     
     
         17 . The method according to  claim 15 , further comprising bending the control element ( 3 ) at the compensation element ( 5 ) which is inserted into the control element ( 3 ) in order to orientate the pressure actuation element ( 2 ). 
     
     
         18 . The actuation apparatus ( 1 ) according to  claim 9 , wherein the at least one compensation element ( 5 ) is inserted as a portion in a control rod ( 15 ) of the control element ( 3 ). 
     
     
         19 . The actuation apparatus ( 1 ) according to  claim 18 , wherein there is at least partial bending of the control element ( 3 ) in a region of the at least one compensation element ( 5 ) such that the portion ( 15 ) of the control element ( 3 ) placed after the compensation element ( 5 ) is orientated at an angle ( 14 ) obliquely relative to at least one of a straight or non-bent portion ( 15 ) of the control element ( 3 ).