GB2140980A - Remotely switched electrical adapter - Google Patents

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GB2140980A
GB2140980A GB08314507A GB8314507A GB2140980A GB 2140980 A GB2140980 A GB 2140980A GB 08314507 A GB08314507 A GB 08314507A GB 8314507 A GB8314507 A GB 8314507A GB 2140980 A GB2140980 A GB 2140980A
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R31/00—Coupling parts supported only by co-operation with counterpart
    • H01R31/06—Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/66—Structural association with built-in electrical component
    • H01R13/68—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in fuse
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/66—Structural association with built-in electrical component
    • H01R13/70—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R31/00—Coupling parts supported only by co-operation with counterpart
    • H01R31/02—Intermediate parts for distributing energy to two or more circuits in parallel, e.g. splitter

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Abstract

A mains electrical adapter which may be switched remotely comprises a two-way mains adapter (1) coupled to a flying switch (4) by a lead (5). The switch may be connected in the live circuit of the mains (Fig. 2), or may control a triac (Fig. 3, not shown) for use with higher currents. A fuse (3) is incorporated. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Remotely controlled electrical adapter This invention relates to a remotely controlled electrical adapter.
Although there are now television sets, radio sets, etc, which may be remotely controlled, these are beyond the pocket of many people. Some remote control units need to be pointed at the device they control, which may be difficult for a bedridden person. Many also require a battery and are quite complicated to use, making them beyond the comprehension of some elderly or infirm people.
It is the object of this invention to provide a very simple and cheap means of remotely switching on or off one or more electrical devices.
According to this invention a remotely controlled electrical adapter comprises an adapter having the pins of a plug and one or more socket outlets, a length of cable, and a control switch wired in a circuit such that the control switch can control the current flowing in one or more of the socket outlets.
In one embodiment of the invention, using the length of cable, the following are connected in series: the live pin of the adapter plug, the control switch, and one or more of the socket outlets. This simple arrangement limits the current drawn by the controlled socket outlet to the rating of the control switch and cable, which for handling and operating reasons need to be lightly rated.
In another embodiment of the invention a connecting means, capable of remote operation, is connected between the live pin of the adapter plug and one or more of the socket outlets, the connecting means is then switched remotely using the control switch. The current drawn by the socket outlets is now only limited by the rating of the connecting means ( a triac, relay, or other device,) up to the full rating of the adapter.
In a further embodiment the adapter is fitted with a fuse to limit the current supplied to the socket outlets, the fuse being connected to the live pin.
Preferably the control switch takes the form of a hand-held push button switch. It may then be operated by an invalid in bed using only one hand.
The invention will now be described by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 shows a remotely controlled electrical adapter Figure 2 shows the circuit when used for low currents.
Figure 3 shows the circuit when used for high currents.
In Figure 1 a remotely controlled electrical adapter 1 is assembled from a two-way mains adapter 2, fitted with a fuse 3, connected to a push button switch 4, using a two core cable 5, according to the circuit shown in Figure 2. The push button switch switches ON for one push and OFF for the next.
In a modified form the circuit can be changed to that shown in Figure 3, enabling higher currents to be switched without having to use a heavy duty control switch. The triac and resistor are housed in the adapter case.
1. A remotely controlled electrical adapter comprising an adapter having the pins of a plug and one or more socket outlets, a length of cable, and a control switch, wired in an electrical circuit such that the control switch can control the current flowing out of one or more of the socket outlets.
2. A remotely controlled electrical adapter according to Claim 1, in which, using the length of cable, the following are connected in series; the live pin of the adapter plug, the control switch and one or more socket outlets.
3. A remotely controlled electrical adapter according to Claim 1 in which a connecting means, capable of remote operation, is connected between the live pin of the adapter plug and one or more of the socket outlets; the connecting means is then switched remotely using the control switch.
4. A remotely controlled electrical adapter according to any of Claims 1 to 3 in which the adapter is fitted with a fuse to limit the current supplied to the socket outlets, the fuse being connected to the live pin.
5. A remotely controlled electrical adapter according to any of Claims 1 to 4 in which the control switch takes the form of a hand-held push-button switch.
6. A remotely controlled electrical adapter according to Claim 1, constructed and arranged substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.

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**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Remotely controlled electrical adapter This invention relates to a remotely controlled electrical adapter. Although there are now television sets, radio sets, etc, which may be remotely controlled, these are beyond the pocket of many people. Some remote control units need to be pointed at the device they control, which may be difficult for a bedridden person. Many also require a battery and are quite complicated to use, making them beyond the comprehension of some elderly or infirm people. It is the object of this invention to provide a very simple and cheap means of remotely switching on or off one or more electrical devices. According to this invention a remotely controlled electrical adapter comprises an adapter having the pins of a plug and one or more socket outlets, a length of cable, and a control switch wired in a circuit such that the control switch can control the current flowing in one or more of the socket outlets. In one embodiment of the invention, using the length of cable, the following are connected in series: the live pin of the adapter plug, the control switch, and one or more of the socket outlets. This simple arrangement limits the current drawn by the controlled socket outlet to the rating of the control switch and cable, which for handling and operating reasons need to be lightly rated. In another embodiment of the invention a connecting means, capable of remote operation, is connected between the live pin of the adapter plug and one or more of the socket outlets, the connecting means is then switched remotely using the control switch. The current drawn by the socket outlets is now only limited by the rating of the connecting means ( a triac, relay, or other device,) up to the full rating of the adapter. In a further embodiment the adapter is fitted with a fuse to limit the current supplied to the socket outlets, the fuse being connected to the live pin. Preferably the control switch takes the form of a hand-held push button switch. It may then be operated by an invalid in bed using only one hand. The invention will now be described by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 shows a remotely controlled electrical adapter Figure 2 shows the circuit when used for low currents. Figure 3 shows the circuit when used for high currents. In Figure 1 a remotely controlled electrical adapter 1 is assembled from a two-way mains adapter 2, fitted with a fuse 3, connected to a push button switch 4, using a two core cable 5, according to the circuit shown in Figure 2. The push button switch switches ON for one push and OFF for the next. In a modified form the circuit can be changed to that shown in Figure 3, enabling higher currents to be switched without having to use a heavy duty control switch. The triac and resistor are housed in the adapter case. CLAIMS
1. A remotely controlled electrical adapter comprising an adapter having the pins of a plug and one or more socket outlets, a length of cable, and a control switch, wired in an electrical circuit such that the control switch can control the current flowing out of one or more of the socket outlets.
2. A remotely controlled electrical adapter according to Claim 1, in which, using the length of cable, the following are connected in series; the live pin of the adapter plug, the control switch and one or more socket outlets.
3. A remotely controlled electrical adapter according to Claim 1 in which a connecting means, capable of remote operation, is connected between the live pin of the adapter plug and one or more of the socket outlets; the connecting means is then switched remotely using the control switch.
4. A remotely controlled electrical adapter according to any of Claims 1 to 3 in which the adapter is fitted with a fuse to limit the current supplied to the socket outlets, the fuse being connected to the live pin.
5. A remotely controlled electrical adapter according to any of Claims 1 to 4 in which the control switch takes the form of a hand-held push-button switch.
6. A remotely controlled electrical adapter according to Claim 1, constructed and arranged substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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GB2388971A (en) * 2002-04-25 2003-11-26 Kerio Technologies Inc AC adaptor with replaceable resistive device
GB2391717A (en) * 2002-08-01 2004-02-11 Christopher David Parkes Fused 13 amp socket.

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GB524848A (en) * 1938-02-10 1940-08-15 Peter Serge Voronin Improvements in or relating to adapters for the remote control of electric lamps and the like
GB1068420A (en) * 1964-10-21 1967-05-10 Ward Goldstone Ltd Improvements in or relating to electric lampholder adaptors
GB1085830A (en) * 1965-01-14 1967-10-04 Global Patents Ltd Light-activated switch
GB1325810A (en) * 1971-10-28 1973-08-08 Sankosha Co Ltd Photoelectric self-operated switch assembly
GB1574919A (en) * 1976-06-29 1980-09-10 E Comm Australia Electric power connection arrangement incorporating a touch-sensitive switch

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB524848A (en) * 1938-02-10 1940-08-15 Peter Serge Voronin Improvements in or relating to adapters for the remote control of electric lamps and the like
GB1068420A (en) * 1964-10-21 1967-05-10 Ward Goldstone Ltd Improvements in or relating to electric lampholder adaptors
GB1085830A (en) * 1965-01-14 1967-10-04 Global Patents Ltd Light-activated switch
GB1325810A (en) * 1971-10-28 1973-08-08 Sankosha Co Ltd Photoelectric self-operated switch assembly
GB1574919A (en) * 1976-06-29 1980-09-10 E Comm Australia Electric power connection arrangement incorporating a touch-sensitive switch

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2388971A (en) * 2002-04-25 2003-11-26 Kerio Technologies Inc AC adaptor with replaceable resistive device
GB2391717A (en) * 2002-08-01 2004-02-11 Christopher David Parkes Fused 13 amp socket.

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