CN104838556B - Universal power supply socket and remote switch module - Google Patents
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Abstract
The socket that a kind of remote switch module be used to control universal power supply socket (GPO) is to provide control and flexibility bigger compared with standard GPO.GPO includes socket and for the power module of socket supply electric power.Control module includes being used for the communication module for receiving the switching signal from remote switch module, and based on switching signal come the power supply state of Switching power module.Remote switch module includes switch actuator, power supply module and remote communication module.The remote communication module is used for control module emission switch signal.Remote switch module can be mobile computing device (such as mobile phone), or remote switch module can be special equipment.Remote switch module can be designed to be attached to GPO, and can include positioning indicator.It can ensure that only authorized user can control GPO with module safe to use.
Description
Priority documents
This application claims " modular switch for being used for universal power supply socket " submitting, entitled on November 7th, 2012
Australian Provisional Patent Application No.2012904902 priority, entire contents are incorporated by reference into herein.
Technical field
The present invention relates to universal power supply socket (GPO).More particularly, the present invention relate to GPO switch module.
Background technology
Universal power supply socket (GPO), also referred to as power point (power point), socket (outlet), wall outlet
(wall mounted socket) etc., it includes one or more sockets, and one or more socket is used for via can
The plug for removing a socket in ground insertion socket comes to equipment supply electric power.Socket be generally used for supplying AC electric power (such as
220V is to 240V, 50Hz；120V, 60Hz) and generally include to be used for active line (active line), neutral (return) line with
And three connectors of ground wire, but grounding connector can be omitted in some cases.Generally, socket always has 3 connections
Device is to adapt to two detent projections or three detent projections.
Generally, plug is attached to the movable connector of the electric wire of electrical installation equipment, and socket is device or building knot
Fixing device on structure.Plug has convex circuit contacts, and socket has recessed contact.The matching that plug is had mounted in socket
Protrusion pin, piece or latch in groove or hole.The geometrical arrangements of socket and plug according to concerned countries standard country variant it
Between it is different.For example, Australian New Zealand Standard AS/3112 is defined to be formed relative to vertical direction into 30 ° of orientations
The two plane current carrying lugs and the vertical ground strip of plane of inverted v-shaped.
GPO can also be fitted with for the power supply state of socket (and plug) to be cut between on-state and off-state
The switch for changing or changing.The GPO not switched will always be in on-state, i.e., will be always to the socket being connected on GPO
Plug supply electric power.Allowed users to comprising switch (or multiple switch) independently of any power switch in equipment
Optionally to control to the electric power of equipment.It is very common in Australia and Britain using switch in GPO.Switch provides volume
The control of outer grade and safety.
Bigger facilitating or making one to provide however, it is expected control of the limitation to the socket in GPO in some cases
More trust.For example, in some cases, it is desirable to equipment such as refrigerator or computer server are always at on-state.Another
In the case of outer, GPO is likely located at public place (such as on external wall of house or building), and may expect to prevent one
As Members of The Public tamper switch (sneak current or turn off equipment).Used in addition, father and mother may want to limit in the bedroom of child
Switch, or similarly hospital caregiver, child care worker or other superintendents may want to limit use in some rooms
GPOs。
Therefore following needs be present：A kind of modular switch for universal power supply socket is provided, the modular switch energy
Enough carry out the intelligent control of electric power or improve control, and/or useful selectivity can be provided the user with.
The content of the invention
According to first aspect, there is provided a kind of universal power supply socket system, including：
Universal power supply socket, including：
At least one socket；
Power module, the power module are used for each socket supply electric power at least one socket；
Control module, the control module are every at least one socket for being controlled by being controlled to power module
The power supply state of individual socket, the control module include being used for the controller for receiving the switching signal from remote switch module
Communication module, wherein, control module switches power supply state in response to the switching signal received；And
Remote switch module, including：
At least one switch actuator；
Power supply module；And
Remote communication module, the remote communication module include transmitter, and the transmitter is used to respond at least one switch cause
Control module emission switch signal of the actuating of a switch actuator in device into universal power supply socket is moved to cause at least
The power state of at least one socket in one socket switches over.
According to second aspect, there is provided a kind of universal power supply socket, including：
At least one socket；
Power module, the power module are used for each socket supply electric power at least one socket；And
Control module, the control module are used for the power supply state for controlling each socket at least one socket, should
Control module includes the controller communication module with switching signal of the reception from remote switch module, wherein, control module is rung
Power supply state should be switched in the switching signal received.
According to the third aspect, there is provided a kind of remote switch module for being used together with universal power supply socket, including：
At least one switch actuator；
Power supply module；And
Communication module, the communication module include transmitter, and the transmitter is used to respond at least one switch actuator
Control module emission switch signal of the actuating of one switch actuator into universal power supply socket is to cause at least one socket
In the power state of at least one socket switch over.
All parts (universal power supply socket and remote switch module) in system or system can include other feature.
Under a kind of mode, remote switch module is mobile computing device, and the mobile computing device also includes at least one
Processor and memory, at least one user's input module and wireless communication module, and memory includes being used for this at least
One user's input module is used as the instruction of at least one switch actuator and for carrying out transmitting switch using wireless communication module
The instruction of signal.Under another way, at least one user's input module is touch-screen, and memory includes touching
At least a portion of screen is used for the instruction of at least one switch actuator.Under another mode, mobile computing device is electricity
Words or tablet personal computer, and instruct and be stored in the application program (app) for being downloaded to the phone or tablet personal computer.
Under a kind of mode, power supply module includes battery.Under a kind of mode, the power module of universal power supply socket
Electric power is wirelessly provided to the power supply module in remote switch module to give remote switch module for power supply.In another side
Under formula, power module includes transmitter, and power supply module includes being used to receive the power module by universal power supply socket
In transmitter transmission electric power receiver.
Under a kind of mode, controller communication module is communicated with remote communication module using radio frequency protocol.In one kind side
Under formula, the agreement is purple honeybee (Zigbee) agreement.
Under a kind of mode, remote switch module includes being used to be removably attachable to the removable of universal power supply socket
Attachment module.Under a kind of mode, universal power supply socket also includes housing, and the housing is suitable to enable remote switch module
It is removably attachable to housing.Under a kind of mode, attachment module includes one or more buckles.Buckle can be stuck in general
The outside of power outlet, or be inserted into the hole of universal power supply socket.Under a kind of mode, attachment module can be that magnetic is attached
Connection module.Under a kind of mode, remote switch module includes housing, and housing is configured to universal power supply socket in attachment position
The thickness and shape for putting surrounding match so that when remote switch module is attached to universal power supply socket, system has neat
Flat outward appearance.
Under a kind of mode, control module includes attachment detection module, and control module is only when remote control module quilt
Switch power supply state when being detected as being attached to universal power supply socket.Under a kind of mode, universal power supply socket includes multiple
Socket, and remote switch module can be attached to universal power supply socket in multiple attachment locations, each attachment location and one
Or more the association of socket, attachment detection module detects to attachment location, and control module only allows remote switch mould
The switching for one or more sockets that block pair associates with current attachment position is controlled.
Under a kind of mode, control module also includes security module, and the security module is used to verify remote switch module quilt
Authorize and at least one socket of universal power supply socket is controlled.
Under a kind of mode, remote switch module includes being used for the power supply state for indicating at least one socket at least
One indicator, and controller communication module is by the state transfer of at least one socket to remote communication module.This at least one
Individual indicator can be single led, or multiple LED, wherein each LED associates with the socket in universal power supply socket.One
Under kind mode, the power state of at least one indicator instruction remote switch module.
Brief description of the drawings
With reference to the accompanying drawings to embodiments of the present invention are discussed, in the accompanying drawings：
Fig. 1 is the block diagram according to universal power supply socket (GPO) system of an embodiment；
Fig. 2 is to show a series of sizes of embodiment and the multiple power source of attachment location for remote switch module
The schematic diagram of socket；
Fig. 3 A are the attachment moulds for being used to remote switch module being attached to universal power supply socket according to an embodiment
The schematic diagram of block；
Fig. 3 B are the attachment moulds for being used to remote switch module being attached to universal power supply socket according to an embodiment
The schematic diagram of block；
Fig. 3 C are the attachment moulds for being used to remote switch module being attached to universal power supply socket according to an embodiment
The schematic diagram of block；
Fig. 3 D are the attachment moulds for being used to remote switch module being attached to universal power supply socket according to an embodiment
The schematic diagram of block；
Fig. 4 A are the schematic diagrames according to the user interface for remote switch module of embodiment；
Fig. 4 B are the schematic diagrames according to the user interface for remote switch module of embodiment；
Fig. 4 C are the schematic diagrames according to the user interface for remote switch module of embodiment；
Fig. 5 A show the stereogram of the rear assembly of GPO embodiment；
Fig. 5 B show the exploded perspective view of the contact assembly in Fig. 5 A GPO rear assembly；
Fig. 5 C show the stereogram of the arrangement of the printed circuit board (PCB) (PCB) in Fig. 5 A GPO rear assembly；
Fig. 5 D show the solid of the contact assembly of Fig. 5 B in Fig. 5 A GPO rear assembly and Fig. 5 C PCB arrangements
Figure；
Fig. 5 E show the stereogram of the power panel in Fig. 5 A GPO rear assembly；
Fig. 5 F show the stereogram of radio frequency (RF) plate in Fig. 5 A GPO rear assembly；
Fig. 5 G show the stereogram of the control panel in Fig. 5 A GPO rear assembly；
Fig. 5 H show the front view of control panel in Fig. 5 A GPO rear assembly, RF plates and shutoff device；
Fig. 5 I show the exploded perspective view of the back casing in Fig. 5 A GPO rear assembly；
Fig. 5 J show the stereogram of the power panel in the back casing in Fig. 5 A GPO rear assembly；
Fig. 6 is the schematic diagram of the circuit for GPO；
Fig. 7 A are the stereograms of the panel and rear assembly according to GPO embodiment；
Fig. 7 B are the stereograms of the panel and rear assembly according to GPO embodiment；
Fig. 7 C are the stereograms of the panel and rear assembly according to GPO embodiment；And
Fig. 7 D are the stereograms of the panel and rear assembly according to GPO embodiment.
In the following description, through accompanying drawing, identical reference instruction identical part or corresponding part.
Embodiment
Referring now to accompanying drawing 1, the block diagram of the universal power supply socket system 10 according to an embodiment is shown.System 10
Including universal power supply socket (GPO) 20 and remote switch module 30.Universal power supply socket (GPO) 20 includes at least one socket
21st, power module 22 and control module 23, power module 22 are used for each socket supply electric power at least one socket,
Control module 23 is used to control supply to the electric power of each socket in socket by controlling power module.Power module includes
For receiving power supply wiring, (such as main linely connected power sup ply makes such as in 220V to the 240V AC 50Hz that use of Australia or in the U.S.
120V AC 60Hz) connector, and can include being used for being filtered power supply, rectification, route or monitoring
Other circuit or module with can be to socket supply electric power.Control module also includes being used to receive coming from remote switch module
The controller communication module 24 of 30 switching signal 40.Control module switches to socket in response to the switching signal 40 received
Power supply state (i.e. from be switched to disconnect or from be disconnected to connect).Control module can also include attachment detection module
25, attachment detection module 25 can include sensor 26.Control module can also include security module 27.
Remote switch module 30 includes at least one switch actuator 31, power supply module 32 and remote communication module
33.Remote communication module includes transmitter 34, and the actuating that transmitter 34 is used for responding to switch actuator comes to universal power supply socket
Receiver emission switch signal 40 in controller communication module 24 in 20 is to cause the electric power shape of a socket in socket
State switches over.Switch actuator can be tumbler switch, button or touch sensitive pad.Remote switch module can also include
User's input module 37, user's input module 37 can provide the function of switch actuator 31, such as configure and wait that being used as switch causes
The touch screen zone of dynamic device.In one embodiment, remote switch module also includes indicator 35, and indicator 35 is used to indicate
The power supply state (being switched on or switched off) of socket 21 in GPO 20.
In one embodiment, remote switch module is mobile computing device, and the mobile computing device includes at least one
Individual processor 38, memory 39 and wireless communication module.The following instructions of memory storage：It is described instruct for make it is at least one
Processor causes device to realize the function of remote switch module.Mobile computing device can be mobile phone (i.e. mobile phone), flat board
Computer, net book, notebook, PDA, portable music player, portable game machine or controller for game machine etc..
In one embodiment, remote switch module is the mobile electronic device for having wireless communication ability, such as alarm remote control, car
It is storehouse door remote control, air-conditioning remote control, building automation system controller, camera, audio/visual device remote control, wireless
Phone (such as landline) etc..Such equipment can include microcontroller or low cost processor, and with it is upper
The mobile computing device that face discusses, which is compared, generally has more limited function and ability.In one embodiment, remote switch
Module includes control software, the control software be stored in it is in the memory of equipment (such as RAM, SD card etc.), for intelligence
The form of phone, the software application of tablet personal computer or similar devices or " app " is provided.In this embodiment, control software
It is programmed or is configured to make the touch-screen of device to show that one or more switch actuators 31 enable to open GPO
Put row remote control into, or existing one or more buttons (or key) on device are configured for use as switching by control software
Actuator 31.In some embodiments, control software provides indicator 35 and other GPO status informations also on screen.
In some embodiments, by configuring or the airborne wireless communication component of control device provides remote communication module.Also
It is to say, the device with mobile communication module may be adapted to, be programmed to or be additionally configured to use existing communication part and GPO
Communicate (sending switching signal).
In one embodiment, remote switch module also includes removable attachment module 36 so that remote switch module
GPO can be removably attachable to.Fig. 2 is to show a series of sizes and the attachment for the embodiment of remote switch module
The GPO of position schematic diagram 200.Remote switch module can close on GPO and be attached, and remote switch module includes having one
The panel of individual or more actuator and indicator, one or more actuators and indicator can with it is one or more
Socket associates.Fig. 2 shown with two sockets, i.e., left socket 212 and right socket 214, GPO 210.GPO has pre- fixed length
Degree, width and plate thickness (i.e. panel amount prominent from installation GPO wall) size.In one embodiment, remotely
The housing of switch module can be configured to align with GPO particular side (long or wide), and therefore can be designed to have and
The size identical size of housing alignment side.Fig. 2 shows the embodiment of remote switch module 220, remote switch module 220
It is attached to GPO top edge (referring to arrow 216) and is indicated including two switch actuators 221 and 224 and two
Device 222 and indicator 223.Each actuator is with indicator to (221,222；224,223) closed with socket (being respectively 212,214)
Connection.Fig. 2 shows the another like embodiment of remote switch module 230, and remote switch module 230 is attached to the GPO right side
Hand side (referring to arrow 218) and the single indicator 231 including being associated with right-hand side socket 214 and switch actuator 232.
In other embodiment, remote switch module is arranged on compact housing for example including single indicator 241 and actuation of the switch
In the remote switch module 240 of device 242, remote switch module 240 is attached to the right-hand side in the GPO upper right corner and and the right hand
Side socket 214 associates, and similarly, has the quilt of remote switch module 250 of single indicator 251 and switch actuator 252
It is attached to the top in the GPO upper right corner and is associated with right-hand side socket 214.
In some embodiments, remote switch module to the position of GPO connection determines the GPO 210 when having connected
Which part (or switch) controlled by remote switch module.For example, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, when remote switch module 250 connects
During the GPO 210 being connected in GPO 210 upper right corner, remote switch module 250 only controls socket 214.If on the contrary, remotely open
Close the GPO 210 that module 250 is connected to GPO 210 upper left corner, then remote switch module only controls socket 212.This is not
Say that remote switch module can not control multiple switch, but when remote switch module is attached to GPO, the position limitation of connection
GPO which or which switch can be controlled by remote switch module.In the above example, remote switch module 250 is first
First can by the upper left corner be connected to control GPO 210 left-handed opening 212, then can be moved to the upper right corner so that
GPO 210 right switch 214 can be controlled by obtaining.
Remote switch module can be attached to either side (top, left side, right side, bottom) or even more sides.For example, module
Corner can be attached to or be arranged in following annular frames：The annular frame is placed on above GPO and around GPO
Or around GPO.In the case of more than two sockets, switch actuator and indicator to can as needed with multiple sockets
In each socket association.Alternatively, as will be described below, single switch actuator and indicator can be used for multiple
The control and instruction of the state of socket.
In one embodiment, the housing of remote switch module is configured to have that (i.e. panel is from peace with plate thickness
Fill amount prominent on GPO wall) thickness and design of matching, with to system is visually attracting smooth or flushes outer
See, and appropriate material such as constructed in plastic material can be used.
Attachment module 36 is used to remote switch module being removably attachable to GPO.This causes for example when switch is all
When under the direct supervision of person, remote switch is left to switch, and then when the owner leaves switch nearby and does not wish
Hope when the state switched after it leaves is changed, switch can be removed.In addition, the attachment of remote switch module ensures remotely
Switch module and GPO are close enough to ensure reliably to communicate.In addition or alternatively, the attachment of remote switch may be used as protecting
Card only performs the safety measure of switching by authorized remote switch module.
Fig. 3 A to Fig. 3 D show different attachment modules.Attachment module can be designed to be used in one or more cards
Button is by its clamping to GPO.Buckle can be connected to the outside of universal power supply socket, or be inserted into the hole of universal power supply socket
In.Fig. 3 A are the schematic diagrames 301 of remote switch module 320, and remote switch module 320 is with being connected to the GPO with socket 312
Two buckles 322,324 of 310 outside.Fig. 3 B are the schematic diagrames of the remote switch module 330 with two buckles 332,334
302, two buckles 332,334 are inserted in GPO 310 hole 313,314.Buckle 332,334 can be it is spring-supported either
Be biased to push away out mutually (i.e. vertically up and down), and therefore the madial wall of engaging hole to be attached remote switch module.Far
Journey switch module can be removed by applying horizontal (horizontal) side force.(do not show in another alternative embodiment
Go out) in, hole can include keeping flange or projection, and buckle can be connected to bar arrangement or button arrangement so that buckle direction
It is biased toward one another to be used to be attached or remove.In another alternative embodiment, attachment module can be based on magnetic.Fig. 3 C
Be have magnetically susceptible material 316 for example positioned at socket adjacent sidewalls permanent magnet or bloom GPO 310 schematic diagram
303.Remote switch module 330 includes the permanent magnet 340 of the magnetically susceptible material 316 for being attached in GPO.Alternatively,
Permanent magnet 342 can exchange (i.e. magnet is located in GPO) with magnetically susceptible material 316, and magnetically susceptible material includes polarity
With the opposite polarity permanent magnet of the composition surface of permanent magnet 340.Fig. 3 D are the schematic diagrames 304 of following embodiments, in the reality
Apply in mode, the attachment module of remote switch module 350 includes being used to insert the outer projection 352 in GPO 310 hole 318.
With the similar mode for illustrating and describing with combining Fig. 3 B, outer projection 352 includes two flanges 354,356, two flanges
354th, 356 are used to remote switch module 350 being attached (and holding) to GPO 310.Hole 318 can include positioning recess to connect
Receive elastic flange or projection.(not shown) in other embodiments, far module can entirely around GPO or around GPO,
Or it is designed to be connected on GPO corner.
In one embodiment, controller communication module also includes transmitter, and remote communication module also includes connecing
Device is received, so that two-way communication can be carried out between two communication modules.In each module, transmitter and receiver can be realized
For transceiver.Communication module can be on any appropriate wavelength for example infrared (IR) or radio frequency (RF) suitable for short haul connection
Communicated.Communication, which can use, to be assisted in a device using the appropriate communication protocol or standard traffic of inexpensive communication chip
Discuss such as WiFi, ZigBee or bluetooth.
In one embodiment, power supply module 32 includes battery.Cell compartments can be provided to enable to put
Put battery.Can based on it is desired using overview come select battery types and capacity with provide long useful life (such as>2
Year).
In one embodiment, power supply module 32 includes being used to receive by the electric power of universal power supply socket transmission
Receiver, and therefore can need not directly produce the electric power of its own, but can be solely for external power source with it is long-range
Interface between the part of switch module.Transmitter can be coupling in using a series of technologies such as inductive or resonant inducing
Electric power is wirelessly transmitted between receiver.In one embodiment, it is former based on mutual induction well known in the art
Reason (such as transformer) is by inductively coupling two coils separated (one is used as receiver as transmitter and one)
To perform power transmission.Power module in universal power supply socket can be used for driving or encourage transmitting coil to produce time-varying magnetic
.Receiving coil senses corresponding signal in receiving coil in the magnetic field of the change and therefore or inductively picked up
Corresponding signal.Inductively (mm to tens cm) is very efficient over very short distances, when aliging when Coil Coaxial
It is more efficient.Another electromagnetic power transmission technology is resonant inducing coupling, wherein, transmitting coil produces the magnetic of particular resonant frequency
, then receiving coil is tuned to the particular resonant frequency.Fig. 3 D, which also show, to be used for remote switch module supply electric power
Inductively arrangement.Emitter coil 362 is located in GPO and is used for the receiver coil 364 in outer projection 352
Transmit electric power.
In other embodiments, electric power is transmitted to remote switch module via latch, and the latch is in remote switch mould
When block is connected to GPO, electric power is conducted to the power supply module 32 of remote switch module 30 from GPO.Latch can also be formed
For the part for the one or more projection that remote switch module is attached to GPO.Similarly, it is used to receive projection in GPO
Hole can include latch and receive element to receive latch.
In one embodiment, remote switch module also includes indicator 35, and indicator 35 is used to indicate in GPO 20
Socket 22 power supply state (being switched on or switched off).In the case of multiple sockets, single indicator can be used, or
Person can use multiple indicators, and one of indicator associates with a socket.Controller communication module is by the state of socket
Transmit to remote communication module so that associated indicator can indicate the state.This can be in response to from telecommunication
The status inquiry of module.Indicator can be one or more LED, one or more light-emitting components or one or more
Audio signal.In one embodiment, signal is transferred to another remote equipment for instruction state, such as mobile electricity
Words, computing device or other equipment.In one embodiment, indicator is LED and green is used to indicate off-state, and
It is and red for indicating on-state.The function can be provided by multi-colored led or multiple monochromatic LED.LEDs can also
Indicate the low power state of alternative state such as remote communication module or the state that malfunction can not for example communicate with GPO.This
Other functions of sample can be provided using different colours such as yellow, or the pattern such as LED for passing through instruction flicker or frequency
Dodge to provide.
Fig. 4 A to Fig. 4 C show the different user interfaces for remote switch module according to different embodiments.Figure
4A shows the remote switch module 410 with single button 412 and single led indicator 414.Fig. 4 B are shown with single
The remote switch module 420 of button 422 and two LED indicators 424 and 426.Two LED may be used to the shape of socket for indicating
State, such as a LED indicator are for example green for a kind of color of instruction off-state, and another LED indicator is instruction
Another color of on-state is for example red.In another embodiment, each LED can associate with specific socket, and
Can be multi-colored led, or using different patterns to indicate the supply condition or other status informations of associated socket.Figure
4C shows another implementation of the remote switch module 430 with two buttons 432,436 and two LED indicators 434 and 438
Mode.(438) such as 432 and 434,436 with being matched and each pair associates with specific socket for button and LED indicator.
In the embodiment that remote switch module has display screen (such as smart phone, tablet personal computer, mobile computing device), these
Indicator can be shown on screen.
In one embodiment, it is single led to be associated with multiple sockets, it can be indicated using different patterns each
LED state.In one embodiment, indicator can circulate to the state of socket.Each socket can be given to distribute
Numbering since 1, and can by make LED flash or appropriate status color of pulsing (such as it is red be used to connect, green
For disconnecting) number that is associated with the socket coding distributed carrys out the state of socket for indicating, and has fixed length between socket
The pause of degree.It can indicate to indicate the interval between the cycle using longer pause.For example, if socket 1, which is in, disconnects shape
State, and socket 2 is in an ON state, then and LED indicator can be paused 1 second (being paused between socket) with 0.5s of blinking green,
Then flash red 0.5s twice, and between flicker at intervals of 0.25s (small i.e. than being paused between socket), then starting
Again 5 seconds (i.e. longer than being paused between socket) is paused before circulation.
In one embodiment, indicator maintain off-state or resting state (so as to save battery electric power) and
Indicator function is performed only in response to the actuating of associated input equipment.Upon actuation, indicator is being used for as described above
In the case of the state for indicating multiple sockets, period of the shown setting of the state of associated socket (such as 5 seconds, 10 seconds,
30 seconds, 60 seconds etc.), or the periodicity (such as 5,10,50 etc.) of setting.
On the one hand, control module, GPO and/or remote switch module include attachment detection module, and control module is used to control
System or prohibiting function for example switch power supply state or the communication between GPO and remote control module.This can be performed with
Extend battery life or to provide extra safety.Attachment detection module includes that the physical attachment of remote switch module can be detected
Sensor.In one embodiment, can be in side wall or placement sensing element or projection in receiving opening so that long-range
The passage of the catch element of control module is pressurized and sensing element or projection is maintained at pressured state, and this will send and remotely opens
Close the attachment signal of module.In another embodiment, the degree of approach of wireless senser detection remote switch module.For example, such as
Fruit utilizes wireless power transmission, then sensor can detect receiver coil by the influence on transmitter line ring signal
In the presence of.Alternatively, sensor can include wireless launcher and receiver can for example be examined based on the return signal of reflection
Survey the photodiode arrangement of the degree of approach of remote switch module.In another embodiment, GPO and remote control can be based on
The intensity (such as using predetermined threshold) of signal of communication between module is attached to detect.Sensor can be located at GPO in or
In remote switch module.
Latch in far module receives element via insertion GPO latch carrys out the embodiment from GPO supply electric powers
In, sensor can be monitored to latch or receive element to be monitored latch.Flowed through for example, sensor can monitor
Latch or latch receive the electric current of element, or can be with the change (such as from open-circuit condition to closed circuit state) of monitoring resistor.
In one embodiment, receive the identifier of the switch of element associated to be encoded into supply to the electric power of latch with latch and believe
On number, and the power supply module of remote switch module can be decoded and extracted to encoded identifier so that be known
Other device can be used in the radio communication between remote switch module and GPO to identify GPO to be controlled switching.
Sensor can produce the attachment signal that GPO is attached to control module instruction remote control module.Then, should
Attachment signal can be used for control function and for example forbid the switching of power supply state (i.e. in the case where attachment signal is not present
Switching is prevented when remote control module is not attached to GPO).In another embodiment, remote switch module can pass through
Communication is prevented to save electric power in the case where attachment signal is not present.Include multiple sockets and remote switch module in GPO
It can be attached in multiple attachment locations in GPO embodiment, then attachment location can also be detected by being attached detection module.At this
In embodiment, control module be configured to by each attachment location and one or more sockets (such as single socket, in pairs
Socket etc.) association.When remote switch module is attached, control module detection remote switch module be attached to where (via
It is attached detection module and the sensor of any association), and only allow remote switch module pair to be associated with current attachment position
The switchings of one or more sockets be controlled.
In some embodiments, control module also includes security module, and the security module is used to verify remote switch mould
Block is authorized to be controlled to GPO one or more sockets, to provide the improved control of GPO switching.Security module
It can be the physical module electronically realized or with using security protocol (such as using authorization code, key or password or phrase)
Software is realized, or can be the combination of hardware-software.In one embodiment, on GPO or far module above carries
For physical locks so that only have matching lock key user far module can be attached to GPO or by far module from
GPO is removed.
In another embodiment, the remote control module only authorized can be only used for controlling the socket or electric power in GPO
Supply.In one embodiment, agreement safe to use such as IKE come attachment to the remote control of mandate or
The degree of approach is verified.In another embodiment, authorization code can be provided using RFID technique and method.For example, can be with
RFID label tag is provided in remote control module, and RFID label tag (or opposite) can be inquired about by GPO.In another implementation
In mode, user must may come first by one or more actuators provided in the user interface of remote control module
Input code.It is, for example, possible to use a series of short or long button press or there is provided the situation more than a button
The lower combination using button inputs binary code, and may then pass through remote control module and/or GPO to verify that this is defeated
Enter code.
During manufacture or installation, GPO and/or remote switch module can be programmed with a series of mandates
Code or cipher key list.Remote switch module and GPO group can share one or more public authorization codes.This will make for place
Single switch module can be used in any GPO of one or more ad-hoc locations (such as building).The use of authorization code
Unauthorized user is prevented to attempt to obtain electric power from GPO using the remote switch module of its own or change GPO state.
In the embodiment that remote switch module is mobile computing device such as smart mobile phone or tablet personal computer, these are awarded
Weighted code or key can be set in app, or use equipment inputting interface (such as virtual touch screen keyboard or physical keyboard)
Input.It is then possible to link mobile computing device and GPO using authorization code.
GPO embodiment is will be described in detail now.Fig. 5 A to Fig. 5 J show that the difference of GPO embodiment regards
Figure, Fig. 6 is the schematic diagram 600 of the circuit for GPO.Fig. 5 A are the modularization rear portions for GPO according to an embodiment
The stereogram of component 500.Rear assembly is back casing 510 that is modular and including multiple sub-components for accommodating GPO.
Housing can be constructed with component by the suitable plastics or other materials that are generally used for GPO.Sub-component is realized described above
And figure 1 illustrates GPO functional module.
Fig. 5 B show the exploded perspective view of contact assembly 520.Contact assembly includes being used to receive the corresponding each of plug
The contact (recessed socket or connector) of individual (convex) latch or spade.Contact assembly is inserted including the first Socket casing 524a and second
Seat shell body 524b, the first Socket casing 524a are including being used to receive the first active spade 528a the first active contact 521a, being used for
The the first neutral contact 522a and the first grounding contact 523a, the second Socket casing 524b for receiving the first neutral spade 529a include
For receiving the second active spade 528b the second active contact 521b, the second neutral contact for receiving the second neutral spade 529b
522b and the second grounding contact 523b.Two grounding contact 523a and 523b has to the rear connector 525 of ground terminal.
Rear assembly also includes three printed circuit board (PCB)s (PCB), i.e. power panel 530, RF plates 540 and control panel 550.Figure
5C shows the stereogram of the arrangement of three PCB in rear assembly, wherein, power panel is vertically oriented at rear portion, RF plates
It is horizontally oriented at the bottom of power panel, and power panel is with the front portion of close rear assembly and vertical above RF plates
The mode of orientation positions.Fig. 5 D show three PCB：530th, 540,550 and contact assembly 520 arrangement stereogram.Three
Individual PCB, which is arranged in, causes the RF antennas on RF power supply plate as close to the front portion of component so that the biography of signal around contact assembly
Broadcast and maximize and far as possible from power supply PCB so as to be minimized as caused by power supply PCB to the electromagnetic interference of RF signals.Control
PCB 550 is also positioned so that it does not disturb touching to Socket casing 524a, 524b.
Fig. 5 E are the stereograms of power panel 530.Power panel includes two relays 531a, 531b, relay 531a with
531b is located at the top of module to help to radiate and help prevent the rising of the superheated or temperature of miscellaneous part.Gap 532
Caused heat in assembly is removed with help between relay.Big jumper 535 is used for from active terminal 533 with
Property terminal 534 is to two relay supply electric powers.Used from power supply PCB to the wiring of plug pins contact in sealing space
IDC connections.Which reduce the component that space, cost and the design allow no screw and binding post.In an embodiment party
In formula, power supply PCB also include additional part for example for measure voltage in the circuit associated with each corresponding socket and
Voltage sensor 536a, 536b and current sensor 537a, 537b of electric current, and thermo-fuse 538 (referring to Fig. 6).
Fig. 5 F are the stereograms of RF plates 540.There is RF plates 540 edge for being used to RF plates 540 being connected to power panel 530 to connect
Device 541 is connect, and for being connected to the strip connector 542 of control panel 550 via ribbon-style cable.RF plates also include being located at PCB
Bottom side (being shown in a manner of dotted line) RF antennas (antenna) 543, RF antennas (antenna) 543 is together with part, for sending out
Penetrate and receive RF signals (such as according to ZigBee, bluetooth or other RF agreements).
Fig. 5 G are the stereograms of control panel 550.Two edges of control panel are provided with microswitch 555a, 555b, each
For being contacted with corresponding shutoff device 526a, 526b, shutoff device 526a, 526b as illustrated in fig. 5h be arranged on receptacle connector it
After preceding and socket panel (socket fascia), Fig. 5 H are the front views of control panel, RF plates and shutoff device.Work as plug
When inserting socket, shutoff device is laterally activated or movement (is cut so as to press (actuating) or start corresponding microswitch
Change to on-state).Fig. 5 H show the first socket and the second socket, wherein, the first shutoff device 526a is in default location
In and microswitch 555a be pressed, the second shutoff device 526b activated position do not contact the second microswitch 555b
Place, the second microswitch 555b are in open mode.So design causes the connector such as ribbon cable of using flexible to control
Making sheet is connected to RF plates.Fig. 5 G and Fig. 5 H show the connector 559 for being connected to RF plates 540 via ribbon cable 544.
Control panel 550 also includes LED 551 of the instruction to GPO electric power, the configuration interfaces of the ZigBee positioned at control panel center,
Control panel includes setting touch sensitive switch 552, resets touch sensitive switch 553 and the dual-colored LED 554 for indicating ZigBee states.
Control panel also includes：For the control of respective socket to be switched to the corresponding slider switch controlled manually from remote control
556a, 556b, on off state LED indicator 557a, 557b, and for manual switching socket ON/OFF state touch
Sense switch 558a and 558b.In some embodiments, can be prevented by panel contact slipper switch, touch sensitive switch and/or
LED indicator (referring to 7A to 7D).In some embodiments, cunning can be omitted in no control manually or in the case of indicating
Block switch, touch sensitive switch and/or LED indicator, and all control and instruction are carried out via far module.
Back casing component has decline terminal (drop in terminal) and all connections are all in identical plane
Carried out with orientation.Ground terminal need not weld.Fig. 5 I are the exploded perspective views of back casing.Rear assembly 510, which is received, to be used for
Receive the decline terminal 511,512,513 of active line, ground wire and neutral circuit (wiring).Active company on power panel 530
Connect device 533 and the neutral union 534 and grounding connector 525 insert and with corresponding termination contact.Show in fig. 5j
The stereogram of power panel 530 in the back casing component 510 with pack terminals.
Remote switch module can also include the element of power panel, control panel and RF plates, and all elements are all disposed within list
To reduce space on individual plate.As described above, remote switch module can include battery supply, ZigBee interfaces (including transmitting-receiving
Device), touch sensitive switch, LED indicator to be can carry out GPO communication and remote control.
Because rear switch mechanism is modular, a variety of panels and back plate can be attached to provide the system for GPO
Row type.In addition, in given type, the modification of panel can be provided with accommodate can be stuck in or be attached at it is remote on panel
Process control.This can be assembled from anterior or rear portion.Fig. 7 A show being caught in front panel 710 and receiving panel for GPO
The embodiment of 720 rear assembly 500.In this embodiment, panel includes allowing a user to for touching slider switch
Enough holes switched between MANUAL CONTROL mode and distance control mode, and provide for touch sensitive switch and LED indicator
Housing and photoconductive tube are to allow to via panel manually controlling switch.Hole/photoconductive tube for power state LED is also in front portion
Set.The small recess with hole and/or photoconductive tube is additionally provided with to enable to touch ZigBee settings switch and ZigBee
Positioning indicator, the small recess can be hidden with lid in use.
Fig. 7 B show another embodiment of GPO rear assembly 500, and panel 730 is installed on the rear assembly 500
On.In this embodiment, panel has：For allow users to touch slide switch with can MANUAL CONTROL mode with
The hole switched between distance control mode, and for hole/photoconductive tube of LED indicator with indicate to the user that the connection of switch/
Off-state.In this embodiment, touch sensitive switch is still arranged on control panel, but prevents that contacting sense of touch opens by panel
Close (being not provided with hole or actuator).In this embodiment, manual mode may be configured so that when plug insertion is inserted
Supply electric power always is switched during seat, but switching can only disconnect (plug with insertion) via remote control.It is alternative
Ground, switch may be configured to (to prevent to slider switch in this case without supply of electric power in a manual mode
Touch), all control is all carried out via remote control.
Fig. 7 C and Fig. 7 D show another embodiment of GPO rear assembly 500, and panel 740 is installed on the rear portion group
On part 500.It is as shown in fig. 7c, without (or activatable) switch that user is accessible on panel on panel, and
Recess 741 is arranged for receiving the snap-in remote control module 742 of the ON/OFF state for controlling switch.Cause
This, user can not change the state of switch or obtain the instruction of on off state.Fig. 7 D show panel, wherein, remote control
Allow users to control socket completely in being caught in recessed 741, and the instruction of the ON/OFF state of socket.Remote control
State (on/off) including allowing the user to switching switch for the corresponding switch and LED indicator of each socket,
And the instruction of shown outlet status.In this embodiment, remote control is caught in recess 741 integrates to provide or nothing
The outward appearance of seam.That is, the lower edge 743 of remote control 742 is designed to and the outline of panel (seam or joint
Indicated by dotted line).In other embodiments, remote control can protrude from panel.In this embodiment, in control panel
On be not provided with touch sensitive switch or manual/long-range sliding block.In other embodiments, touch sensitive switch or manual/remote can be set
Journey sliding block can still prevent from touching it by panel.
In some embodiments, a series of remote control modules with different function and/or outward appearance can be provided
742 allow the user to change outward appearance and/or function.
The universal power supply socket system including modular switch has been described, the modular switch is used for and multiple power source
Socket is used together so as to carry out the intelligent control of electric power or improve control.What is communicated with universal power supply socket is removable
The use for the remote switch module removed makes it possible to more control the use to the electric power from socket.Remote power supply socket can
To be battery powered and can use wireless communication protocol such as Zigbee protocol.Indicator such as LED indicator can be with
For informing the user GPO state.Actuator such as button or touch pad can be set to allow the user to change in GPO
The power state of socket.
These embodiments it is expected strict control GPO power state or are needing the place of bigger flexibility especially to have
With.For example, user may have the GPO positioned at public place, but it is desirable to preventing the public from using its electric power.Nursing facility is for example
Hospital care facility, age-care's facility or child care facility may want to make some machines always on, or may
Wish to make untapped GPO maintain off-state to prevent from attempting to tamper in occupant (such as children or spiritual impaired people)
GPO or the unexpected injury that may occur when playing with GPO.Similarly, father and mother may want to control making for the GPO in child bedroom
With, or businessman may want to ensure that what electric power was always on to selected machine.In other embodiments, module is opened
Close or the use of separated control module can be in the GPO more flexibilities of functionally offer.
It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that information can be represented using any of a large amount of technologies and skill
And signal.Retouched for example, data, instruction, order, information, signal, bit, symbol and chip (chip) can run through above
State and be mentioned, and can be by voltage, electric current, electromagnetic wave, magnetic field or magnetic particle, light field or light particle or times of the first seven person
The combination of meaning represents.
Those skilled in the art is also recognized that, various illustrative with reference to described by embodiment disclosed herein
Logical block, module, circuit and algorithm steps may be implemented as the combination of electronic hardware, computer software or both.For
The interchangeability of hardware and software is clearly demonstrated, above generally describes various illustrative portions according to its feature
Part, block, module, circuit and step.Such feature is implemented as hardware or software depends on applying over the whole system
Application-specific and design constraint.Those skilled in the art can implement above-mentioned in a different manner for each application-specific
Feature, but such realize that decision should not be interpreted as causing a departure from the scope of the present disclosure.
Method or algorithm steps with reference to described by embodiment disclosed herein can be embodied directly in hardware,
By in the software module of computing device or in both combinations.For hardware realization, processing can be following hard
Realized in part：One or more application specific integrated circuits (ASIC), digital signal processor (DSP), digital signal processing appts
(DSPD), programmable logic device (PLD), field programmable gate array (FPGA), processor, controller, microcontroller, Wei Chu
Reason device, other electronic units for being designed as performing function described herein, or its combination.Software module, also referred to as calculate
Machine program, computer code or instruction, can include many source codes or object code section or instruction, and may reside within and appoint
What computer-readable medium such as RAM memory, flash memory, ROM memory, eprom memory, register, hard disk, removable magnetic
On the computer-readable medium of disk, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or any other form.Alternatively, computer-readable medium can be with
It is integrated into processor.Processor and computer-readable medium may reside within ASIC or relevant device.Software code can be deposited
Storage is in memory cell and by computing device.Memory cell can be arranged in processor or outside processor,
In the case that memory cell is arranged on outside processor, memory cell can be via various means known in the art
It is communicatively coupled to processor.
Through specification and appended claims, unless the context otherwise requires, otherwise word " comprising " and "comprising"
And such as " include " and the deformation of " including " etc will be understood as inferring the group comprising described entirety or entirety,
But it is not excluded for any other overall or overall group.
The reference to prior art is not and should not regard as and be to recognize that this prior art is formed in this manual
Any type of hint of a part for common knowledge.
It will be recognized by those skilled in the art the invention is not restricted to its use in described concrete application.Just
For described herein or description specific element and/or feature, present invention is also not necessarily limited to its preferred embodiment.It will recognize
Know, the invention is not restricted to disclosed one or more embodiments, but can be without departing substantially from by power above
Profit is required in the case of proposing the scope of the present invention with limiting, and is carried out many and is rearranged, changes and replace.
Claims (18)
1. a kind of universal power supply socket system, including：
Universal power supply socket (GPO), including：
At least one socket；
Power module, the power module are used for each socket supply electric power at least one socket；
Control module, the control module are used to control at least one socket by being controlled the power module
In each socket power supply state, the control module include be used for receive the switching signal from remote switch module
Controller communication module, wherein, the control module switches the power supply shape in response to the switching signal received
State；
Housing, the housing are suitable to enable the remote switch module to be removably attachable to the housing；
Detection module is attached, the attachment detection module is used to detect the remote switch module to the universal power supply socket
Attachment, wherein, the attachment detection module includes sensor, and the sensor detection remote switch module is to described general
The physical attachment of power outlet simultaneously produces to control module and indicates that the remote switch module is attached to the multiple power source and inserted
The attachment signal of seat, and the attachment signal is used for controlling the switching of the power supply state by the control module, its
In, in distance control mode, the control module is only when the remote switch module is detected as being attached to the general electricity
Switch the power supply state during supply socket；And
The remote switch module, including：
For being removably attachable to the removable attachment module of the universal power supply socket；
At least one switch actuator；
Power supply module；And
Remote communication module, the remote communication module include transmitter, and the transmitter is used to responding described at least one open
Close and opened described in control module transmitting of the actuating of a switch actuator in actuator into the universal power supply socket
OFF signal, to cause the power state of at least one socket at least one socket to switch over.
2. system according to claim 1, wherein, the controller communication module and the remote communication module use are penetrated
Frequency agreement communicates.
3. system according to claim 2, wherein, the agreement is ZigBee protocol.
4. the system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, the electric power of the remote switch module supplies
Include battery to module.
5. the system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, the electric power of the remote switch module supplies
Include being used for the receiver for wirelessly receiving the electric power signal transmitted by the universal power supply socket to module, and it is described general
The power supply module of the power module of power outlet into the remote switch module wirelessly provide electric power with
To the remote switch module for power supply.
6. the system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, the control module is also included for described in extremely
The hand gear of the long-range switching of a few socket, to make the control module between manual mode and distance control mode
Switch over, and in the manual mode, the power supply state of extremely at least one socket is configured to be in and connect
Lead to state and be only capable of cutting off via the remote switch module, or, it is extremely described at least one slotting in the manual mode
The power supply state of seat is configured to be off and is only capable of connecting via the remote switch module.
7. the system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, the universal power supply socket includes multiple sockets,
The remote switch module can be attached to the universal power supply socket in multiple attachment locations, each attachment location and one or
More sockets associate, and the attachment detection module detects to the attachment location, and the control module only allows
The switching for one or more the socket that the remote switch module pair associates with current attachment position is controlled.
8. the system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, the remote switch module also includes housing, institute
State housing to be configured to match with thickness around attachment location of the universal power supply socket and shape so that when described
When remote switch module is attached to the universal power supply socket, the system has the outward appearance flushed.
9. the system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, the remote switch module also includes being used to refer to
Show at least one indicator of the power supply state of at least one socket, and the controller communication module will be at least one
The state transfer of socket is to the remote switch module.
10. the system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, the remote switch module also includes being used to refer to
Show the indicator of the power state of the remote switch module.
11. the system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, the control module also includes security module,
The security module is used to verify that the remote switch module is authorized to the described at least one slotting of the universal power supply socket
Seat is controlled, and the remote switch module is stored for verifying that the remote switch module is authorized to the general electricity
One or more authorization keys that at least one socket of supply socket is controlled.
12. a kind of universal power supply socket (GPO), including：
At least one socket；
Power module, the power module are used for each socket supply electric power at least one socket；And
Control module, the control module are used for the power supply state for controlling each socket at least one socket,
The control module includes being used for the controller communication module for receiving the switching signal from remote switch module, wherein, it is described
Control module switches the power supply state in response to the switching signal received；And
Housing, the housing are suitable to enable the remote switch module to be removably attachable to the housing；
Detection module is attached, the attachment detection module is used to detect the remote switch module to the universal power supply socket
Attachment, wherein, the attachment detection module includes sensor, and the sensor detection remote switch module is to described general
The physical attachment of power outlet simultaneously produces to control module and indicates that the remote switch module is attached to the multiple power source and inserted
The attachment signal of seat, and the attachment signal is used for controlling the switching of the power supply state by the control module, its
In, in distance control mode, the control module is only when the remote switch module is detected as being attached to the general electricity
Switch the power supply state during supply socket.
13. universal power supply socket according to claim 12, wherein, the controller communication module using radio frequency protocol with
The remote switch module is communicated.
14. universal power supply socket according to claim 13, wherein, the agreement is ZigBee protocol.
15. the universal power supply socket according to any one of claim 12 to 14, wherein, the power module is to described
Remote switch module wirelessly provides electric power.
16. the universal power supply socket according to any one of claim 12 to 14, wherein, the control module also includes
For the hand gear of the long-range switching of at least one socket, to make the control module in manual mode and long-range control
Switched between molding formula, and in the manual mode, extremely the power supply state of at least one socket is by structure
Cause in an ON state and be only capable of cutting off via the remote switch module, or, in the manual mode, described in
The power supply state of at least one socket is configured to be off and is only capable of connecing via the remote switch module
It is logical.
17. universal power supply socket according to claim 16, wherein, the universal power supply socket includes multiple sockets, institute
The universal power supply socket can be attached in multiple attachment locations by stating remote switch module, each attachment location and one or more
Multiple socket associations, the attachment detection module detects to the attachment location, and the control module only allows institute
The switching for one or more the socket for stating that remote switch module pair associates with current attachment position is controlled.
18. the universal power supply socket according to any one of claim 12 to 14, wherein, the control module also includes
Security module, the security module are used to verify：The remote switch module is authorized to described in the universal power supply socket
At least one socket is controlled.
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