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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 21, 2009
Filed:
Dec. 16, 2004
Michael Steckel, Vilsbiburg, DE;
Michael Steckel, Vilsbiburg, DE;
Lisa Dräxlmaier GmbH, Vilsbiburg, DE;
Abstract
An actuating element for a function carrier () in a motor vehicle having a piezoelectric element (), preferably a piezoelectric foil and a decorative surface (), mounted above the piezoelectric element (). Further, a system of at least two actuating elements characterized in that the actuating elements have a common piezoelectric element (), preferably a piezoelectric foil. Finally, a method for the production of such an actuating element or such a system including the steps of producing at least one piezoelectric element (), applying at least one piezoelectric element (), connecting each piezoelectric element () to an evaluation unit and a control unit, and covering each piezoelectric element () preferably with one decorative surface ().