DE102018126388A1 - Control switch module for flush-mounted or surface-mounted boxes and method for producing a printed circuit board for such a control switch module - Google Patents

Abstract

A control switching module (1) has a housing (2) with a front side (2a), a rear side (2b), an upper side (2c), an underside (2d) and two side areas (2e, 2f). There are a large number of connection sockets (3) with at least one first supply conductor connection socket (4a), at least one first power conductor connection socket (7a), at least one first neutral conductor connection socket (5a) and at least one first control conductor connection socket (6a) . An electronic device (11) is arranged in the housing (2). The electronic device (11) electrically interconnects the at least one first supply conductor connection socket (4a) with the at least one first power conductor connection socket (7a) as a function of at least one control signal. The plurality of connection sockets (3) are arranged on the front (2a) of the housing (2) in at least two connection rows (3a, 3b). The at least one first and second row of connections (3a, 3b) extend between the two side regions (2e, 2f) of the housing (2). The first connection row (3a) is arranged closer to the upper side (2c) of the housing (2) than the at least one second connection row (3b).

Description

The invention relates to an (encapsulated) control switch module, which can be used in particular in flush-mounted or surface-mounted boxes in buildings. Furthermore, a method for producing a printed circuit board that is used in the control switching module is described.

Today, the desire for automation and control of building parts or electrical devices within a building has increased steadily. So there is not only the desire, for example, to regulate the indoor climate in a building automatically to a certain temperature value, but also the lighting or blinds or roller shutters should take on a certain brightness value or a predetermined position under computer control.

From the DE 10 2011 102 038 A1 a home automation control system and a corresponding method are known. It is explained that gestures of a person in a room can be detected using detection means such as cameras, infrared sensors, etc. These are evaluated and an actuator is activated accordingly. For example, a floor lamp can be switched on or off in this way.

Such a home automation control system is advantageous with regard to the new type of control, but it is disadvantageous that it can only be installed in new buildings at reasonable costs. A large number of separate actuators with additional lines must be provided in order to enable both control by gestures and control by conventional means.

From the DE 10 2007 041 180 A1 a retrofittable switching module is known, which has terminal connections, which are arranged on different sides of the housing and complicates the installation.

It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide a control switching module which, compared to the prior art, can be used more easily in existing electrical installations, on the one hand to be able to continue to ensure the previous manual control of the electrical devices and on the other hand also to be automated To enable control of these electrical devices. Furthermore, it is the object of the invention to provide a printed circuit board for a control switching module, by means of which the control switching module can be constructed in a very compact manner.

The object is achieved by the control switching module according to independent claim 1. Further developments of the control switching module according to the invention are found in claims 2 to 31. Claim 32 describes a method for producing a printed circuit board for such a control switching module.

The control switch module according to the invention, which is particularly suitable for use in surface and flush-mounted boxes, but can also be used in cable ducts, lamps and lights as well as switches, sockets and dimmers, comprises a housing that has a front, a rear , has a top, a bottom and two side areas. It is emphasized that only for better understanding, in particular with regard to the drawing figures, the different sides of the housing are referred to as the front, back, top, bottom, etc. In the actual installation, an upper side does not necessarily have to point upwards.

The control switching module comprises a plurality of connection sockets with at least one first supply conductor connection socket, at least one first power conductor connection socket, at least one first neutral conductor connection socket and at least one first control conductor connection socket, which are arranged predominantly or completely within the housing. The connection sockets are each designed to receive and electrically contact an inner conductor of a connection cable. An electronic device is provided and arranged in the housing, the electronic device being electrically connected to the at least one first supply conductor connection socket, the at least one first power conductor connection socket, the at least one first neutral conductor connection socket and the at least one first control conductor connection socket. The electronic device is designed to electrically connect the at least one first supply conductor connection socket to the at least one first power conductor connection socket or to separate an electrical connection as a function of at least one control signal. This control signal can be supplied, for example, via the at least one first control conductor connection socket or wirelessly (in particular in the form of switching information in a module message). The plurality of connection sockets are arranged on the front of the housing in exactly two or at least two rows of connections and (only) accessible from the front of the housing, the first row of connections extending between both side regions of the housing and being closer to the top of the housing than the second row of connections, which also extends between the two side areas of the housing but is arranged closer to the underside of the housing. This means that the first one Connection row is arranged above the second connection row. At least two, three, four, five, six or more than at least six connection sockets are respectively arranged in at least one and / or in at least two connection rows.

It is particularly advantageous that the connection sockets on the front of the housing are arranged in at least two rows of connections. As a result, the control switch module can be constructed very compactly and the individual cables of the house installation can be connected to the control switch module with ease. Due to the fact that there are two rows of connections, which means that the connection sockets are at least partially "one above the other", the control switch module achieves an optimal height with a minimal width, which means that the necessary electronics (e.g. on printed circuit boards) can be integrated at the same time. This enables use in flush-mounted boxes or surface-mounted boxes.

It is also particularly advantageous that, depending on the control signal, an interconnection is carried out between the at least one first supply conductor connection socket and the at least one first power conductor connection socket, or such an interconnection is interrupted. This makes it possible for the control switch module to be inserted very easily into existing electrical wiring. For example, only the connection between a light switch and the lamp has to be disconnected, the light switch being connected to the control conductor connection and the lamp being connected to the power conductor connection in order to additionally create an automation option. When the switch is actuated, a voltage is present at the control conductor connection, whereupon an electrical connection is established between the supply conductor connection and the power conductor connection, as a result of which the lamp begins to light up. Conversely, the electrical connection can of course also be disconnected. After the control signal can also be received wirelessly, the lighting of a room can easily be changed later, because additional lamps can simply be “switched on” to a switch or push button by the corresponding control switching modules being able to receive the control signals.

The term “interconnection” means on the one hand the establishment of a digital electrical connection and on the other hand the establishment of an analog electrical connection.

In the “digital” electrical connection, the at least one first power conductor connection socket is always electrically conductively connected to the at least one first supply conductor connection socket for the duration of the interconnection. A signal at the at least one first supply conductor connection socket is also unchanged at the at least one first power conductor connection socket. In the case of the “analog” electrical connection, the at least one first power conductor connection socket is pulsed electrically conductively connected to the at least one first supply conductor connection socket for the duration of the interconnection. The pulsed, electrically conductive connection takes place in the context of a phase control or a phase control or a pulse width modulation or a frequency converter control. The term “pulsed” is understood to mean that the at least one first supply conductor connection socket is connected in an electrically conductive manner to the at least one first power conductor connection socket at very short time intervals and is separated from it again. The signal at the at least one first power conductor connection socket is therefore changed compared to the signal at the at least one first supply conductor connection socket. It is also possible for the voltage and / or the frequency at the at least one first power conductor connection socket to be adjustable and to differ from the voltage and / or the frequency at the at least one first supply conductor connection socket. As a result, for example, the effective value of the voltage or of the current at the at least one first power conductor connection socket can be reduced, as a result of which less power is transmitted and, for example, a lighting device can be dimmed.

In principle, it is possible for the control switching module to receive a (wireless) module message via radio with at least one configuration information item. The control switching module can receive this module message from a central control device and / or from a further control switching module and / or from a mobile terminal. The assignable configuration information is used for configuration, that is to say for updating the control switching module. They can specify how the electronic device is to react to different electrical signals on the at least one first control conductor connection socket. The control switching module can be operated in different operating modes.

A first operating mode is selected when at least exactly one switch is connected to the at least one first control conductor connection socket. In this case, the electronic device is designed for each level change of the control signal (in particular with regard to the effective value of the control signal) the at least one first power conductor connection socket with the at least one first supply conductor Connect the connection socket or interrupt a corresponding connection. Each time the switch is pressed, the light is either turned on or off.

The control switching module can be operated in a second operating mode if the control switching module is used in a “staircase circuit”. In this case, several buttons can be connected together to the at least one first control conductor connection socket. The electronic device is then designed to interrupt an existing interconnection with a rising edge or a falling edge (in particular effective value) of the control signal and to produce a missing interconnection. Regardless of which button is pressed, in this case the light, ie the consumer, which is connected to the at least one first power conductor connection socket, can be switched on or off.

The control switching module can also be operated in a third operating mode. This operating mode is selected in particular when a plurality of switches are connected to the at least one first control conductor connection socket and the control switching module is intended to implement a “staircase connection”. If several switches are used, the electronic device is designed to change the interconnection both when detecting a rising edge and when detecting a falling edge (in particular effective value). An existing interconnection is interrupted and a missing interconnection is established.

In a fourth operating mode, the electronic device of the control switching module is designed to recognize, in particular, those intervals of a period of an electrical control signal on the at least one first control conductor connection socket that are zero or close to zero. In accordance with the phase-cut or phase-cut signal in this way, the control switching module can interconnect its at least one first power conductor connection socket with its at least one first supply conductor connection socket, as a result of which the electrical consumer which is connected to the at least one first power conductor connection socket also is dimmed accordingly, ie also receives the same phase-cut or phase-cut signal.

In principle, the control switching module is also designed to wirelessly send out corresponding switching information, which the electronic device has determined, so that another control switching module carries out a corresponding interconnection or interrupts a corresponding interconnection. In principle, the control switching module can also establish a missing interconnection or interrupt an existing interconnection as a function of received switching information, that is to say as a function of a wirelessly received control signal.

Another, particularly exemplary embodiment of the control switching module is present when the multiplicity of connection sockets are arranged exclusively on the front of the housing. This makes it particularly easy to integrate the control switch module into a flush-mounted or surface-mounted box.

There is also a particular advantage if the number of connection sockets in the first connection row is different from the number of connection sockets in the second connection row. As a result, a larger installation or clearance space is formed in the connection row in which there are fewer connection sockets, so that additional components such as, for example, a buck converter, the capacity of which has a certain overall height, can be installed.

Particularly good results can also be achieved if a connection socket in the first connection row is arranged without a lateral offset above a connection socket in the second connection row. In this case the arrangement is very symmetrical. In principle, it would be possible here for the lateral offset between two connection sockets arranged one above the other to be only minimal (and for example covering production tolerances) or for the connection sockets to overlap by more than 80% or more than 90% in plan view. In principle, however, it would also be possible for a first connection socket to be arranged in the first connection row in a top view of the top of the housing without any overlap with the closest connection socket in the second connection row. The same could of course also apply to the connection socket in the second connection row with respect to the closest connection socket in the first connection row. In principle, it would also be possible here for the connection sockets to only partially overlap (e.g. 50%).

In a special embodiment, the housing consists of two housing parts which are screwed together and / or clipped and / or locked. These two housing parts can also be referred to as housing halves or housing trays, for example. They can be of the same size and thus have the same holding volume. However, they can also be of different sizes. The housing is preferably made of a non-conductive material such as plastic. Basically, depending on the individual purpose, it would also be conceivable that the housing is formed from or comprises a metal such as aluminum.

The connection sockets of the control switching module are particularly preferably color-coded. As a result, the user knows immediately which connection cable to insert into which connection socket. For example, the at least one first supply conductor connection socket can be held in black or brown or have corresponding color components, whereas the at least one first neutral conductor connection socket is rather held in blue or gray or has corresponding color components. If at least one first protective conductor connection socket is used, this can be held in green and / or yellow.

The control switching module preferably also has at least one second supply conductor connection socket and at least one second neutral conductor connection socket, each of which is electrically connected to the respective other supply conductor connection socket or neutral conductor connection socket. A second power conductor connection socket can also be present. The electronic device is in turn designed to connect the at least one first supply conductor connection socket to the at least one second power conductor connection socket or to interrupt such an interconnection as a function of the control signal. In principle, at least one second control conductor connection socket could also be present, to which a further control signal can be fed. The electronic device is then electrically connected to the at least one second control conductor connection socket ( 6b) connected and configured to electrically connect the at least one first supply conductor connection socket to the at least one first or second power conductor connection socket or to disconnect an electrical connection depending on the further control signal

The arrangement of the connection sockets, that is to say whether they are arranged in the first or second row of connections, is arbitrary. It is important, however, that one connection row has more connection sockets than the other connection row, so that the row that has fewer connection sockets has a larger installation space or space to accommodate additional electrical components that can e.g. cannot be further reduced in size (e.g. discrete capacitances, inductors, etc.).

Particularly preferably, the connection sockets each comprise an inner conductor contact device which consists of or comprises an electrically conductive material. The inner conductor of a connecting cable can be contacted via this inner conductor contact device. The respective inner conductor contact device comprises a contact arm that is resiliently biased. This contact arm applies a contact force to the inner conductor of the connection cable when it is plugged in. The contact arm preferably runs back from the insertion opening along the respective insertion direction within the respective connection socket (into the connection socket), the end of the contact arm having a cutting edge which, with regard to its position and orientation, is designed to cut into the inner conductor of the connection cable, if the connection cable is moved against the direction of insertion. This creates a pull-off protection.

The electronic device is particularly preferably a housed computer chip which combines all the functionalities. This computer chip is designed to draw its supply voltage directly from the at least one first supply conductor connection socket. For this purpose, the computer chip can be connected directly to the at least one first supply conductor connection socket via wires. This computer chip has also integrated corresponding switching elements, via which it can electrically connect or disconnect the at least one first supply conductor connection socket to the at least one first power conductor connection socket. It also includes a communication device to send switching commands wirelessly and to receive switching commands (control signals) wirelessly. It can also be configured wirelessly via this communication link.

In another preferred alternative, the (bare) computer chips are embedded directly in the (main) circuit board or in the circuit board used. This results in an extremely compact design. This also has the advantage that in an inner layer of the (main) circuit board or the circuit board, the usual creepage distances for line-voltage-guided conductors do not have to be observed, which also contributes to the compactness.

In a further preferred embodiment, the control switching module comprises a main circuit board which is arranged between the first and the second row of connections. The large number of connection sockets are SMD connection sockets and soldered to the main circuit board. The electronic device comprises a first electronic module unit, which is soldered to the upper side (first side) of the main board and a second electronic module unit, which is soldered to the lower side (second side) of the main board. Additionally or alternatively, the first electronic module unit can also comprise at least one semiconductor which is in a position and / or between two layers of the motherboard is integrated. The same can also apply to the second electronic module unit.

By using different electronic module units, the control switch module can be built compactly. The compactness and the immunity of the control switch module are further increased because these electronic module units are mounted on different sides of the main board.

In a further preferred exemplary embodiment, the first electronics module unit is arranged in an upper (first) space. This space can be formed between connection sockets in the first connection row or between a side area and a connection socket in the first connection row. The space can also be formed between the connection sockets of the first row of connections and the rear of the housing. The same also applies to a lower (second) space in which the second electronic module unit is arranged. This can also be formed between two connection sockets or a connection socket and the side area or between the connection sockets of the second connection row and the rear of the housing.

In a further preferred exemplary embodiment, the first electronics module unit comprises at least one electronics module, this electronics module comprising a further printed circuit board. This further circuit board is equipped with electrical components on both sides and / or comprises at least one semiconductor which is integrated in one layer and / or between two layers of the further circuit board and via a multiplicity of VIA bars and / or a multiplicity of individual electrical connectors to the Main board electrically connected and also kept spaced from this by this VIA bar and / or the plurality of individual electrical connectors. These VIA bars on the one hand achieve the mechanical structure (piggyback board) and on the other hand ensure data transmission to the electrical components or an energy supply for the electrical components on the further printed circuit board. This further circuit board is arranged in particular parallel to the main board.

In a further exemplary embodiment, the second further electronics module unit also comprises at least one electronics module. This at least one electronic module has an additional printed circuit board, which is likewise equipped with electrical components on both sides and / or comprises at least one semiconductor which is integrated in one layer and / or between two layers of the additional printed circuit board. The at least one electronics module of the second electronics module unit comprises a buck converter with at least one buck capacitor. This step-down converter capacitor is soldered to the additional circuit board. This additional circuit board is arranged at right angles to the main board and electrically contacted with it, in particular soldered to it. This contacting takes place in particular over the longer side area of the additional printed circuit board. This can be soldered to the motherboard at different, spaced apart locations.

The housing of the control switching module is constructed in such a way that no live parts protrude outwards from the housing of the control switching module.

Optionally, the housing can also include the integration of an externally visible light-emitting diode or signal lamp, via which the control and communication device can display a current internal state of the control switching module by means of coded flashing sequences, colors and / or brightness values. In principle, an acoustic device could also be provided, which is designed to audibly output a tone sequence and / or a certain pitch and / or a certain volume to the outside (to the outside of the housing arrangement), which encodes an internal state of the control switching module.

A building control device comprises at least one such control switch module. The at least one first supply conductor connection socket is connected to the supply conductor of the public electricity network. The at least one first neutral conductor connection socket is connected to the ground conductor of the public power grid. An electrical consumer is electrically connected to the at least one first power conductor connection socket of the control switching module. The at least one electrical consumer is either connected to the at least one neutral conductor connection socket of the control switching module or directly to the ground conductor of the public electricity network. The electronic device of the at least one control switching module is designed to connect the at least one first power conductor connection socket to the at least one first supply conductor connection socket as a function of the control signal, so as to put the at least one electrical consumer into operation or to interrupt an existing interconnection to put the electrical consumer out of operation.

It is particularly advantageous if at least one on / off switch device in the form of a switch, button, touch panel, motion detector or dimmer is provided, with a first connection of this on / off switch device is electrically connected to the supply conductor of the public power grid or to an energy source (for example a battery in the case of a touch panel) and a second connection of the at least one on / off switching device is electrically connected to the at least one first control conductor connection socket of the at least one control switching module. When the at least one on / off switching device is actuated, the first connection is electrically conductively connected to the second connection and a voltage signal is present at the at least one first control conductor connection socket. In this case, the control switching module connects the electrical consumer to the supply conductor of the public power grid.

A plurality of control switching modules are preferably used, which are designed to forward module messages to one another. These are especially designed to form a MESH network, a scatter network, a daisy-cain network or a tree network.

Advantageously, the wireless connection via which the electronic device of the control switching module can communicate, i.e. the radio connection, is a WLAN connection (for example WIFI, Zigbee, etc.) or a WPAN connection (Wireless Personal Area Network, for example Bluetooth® connection or Bluetooth® compatible connection such as Bluetooth Low Energy). The Bluetooth® connection can also include a Bluetooth® MESH connection. The WLAN connection is one according to IEEE 802.11 * (e.g. a, b, ...). The Bluetooth® connection is preferably one according to IEEE 802.15. * (E.g. 1,2, ...).

The method according to the invention for producing a printed circuit board for a control switching module requires that, in a first method step, at least two dielectric layers are arranged one above the other, both dielectric layers having a structured metal layer on one or both top sides and the second dielectric layer Location includes a recess. In a second method step, a semiconductor chip is inserted into the recess in the second dielectric layer. In a third method step, a third dielectric layer is applied to the second dielectric layer, the third dielectric layer partially or completely covering the semiconductor chip. In a fourth method step, a large number of plated-through holes are introduced into some or all of the dielectric layers, at least one connection of the semiconductor chip being accessible from outside the printed circuit board through the at least one plated-through hole. In a fifth method step, the plated-through holes are filled or galvanized with an electrically conductive material which can also be attached in contact with the at least one connection of the semiconductor chip and which electrically connects the at least one connection of the semiconductor chip with the structured metal layer of at least one dielectric layer. In a sixth step, connection sockets and at least one solder depot are applied to both sides of the circuit board. The printed circuit board is then heated so that the respective solder deposits become molten and the connection sockets are permanently connected to the printed circuit board in an electrically conductive manner. In this process, the (bare) computer chips (= semiconductor chips) are embedded directly in the (main) circuit board or in the circuit board used. On the one hand, this results in an extremely compact design. On the other hand, this has the advantage that in an inner layer of the (main) circuit board or the printed circuit board, the usual creeping distances do not have to be observed in the case of conductors carrying mains voltage, which additionally contributes to compactness.

• 1A und 1B: zwei verschiedene Ansichten des erfindungsgemäßen Steuer-Schaltmoduls;
• 2A bis 2I: verschiedene Ausführungsbeispiele des erfindungsgemäßen Steuerschaltmoduls, die sich in der Anzahl und Anordnung der Anschlussbuchsen und der Elektronikeinrichtung voneinander unterscheiden;
• 3A und 3B: verschiedene Zustände einer Innenleiter-Kontakteinrichtung;
• 4: eine räumliche Ansicht des erfindungsgemäßen Steuer-Schaltmoduls, das aus zwei Gehäuseteilen besteht;
• 5A und 5B: verschiedene Ansichten einer ersten Elektronikmoduleinheit der Elektronikeinrichtung;
• 6A und 6B: verschiedene Ansichten einer ersten und zweiten Elektronikmoduleinheit der Elektronikeinrichtung im montierten Zustand;
• 7A und 7B: verschiedene Ansichten einer weiteren zweiten Elektronikmoduleinheit der Elektronikeinrichtung im montierten Zustand;
• 8: ein Ausführungsbeispiel eines Abstandshalters, der am Gehäuse des Steuer-Schaltmoduls montiert ist; und
• 9A bis 9F: verschiedene Herstellungsschritte einer Leiterplatte mit einem integrierten, eingebetteten Halbleiterelement.

Various exemplary embodiments of the invention are described below by way of example with reference to the drawings. The same items have the same reference numerals. The corresponding figures in the drawings show in detail:

• 1A and 1B : two different views of the control switching module according to the invention;
• 2A to 2I : Different exemplary embodiments of the control switching module according to the invention, which differ from one another in the number and arrangement of the connection sockets and the electronic device;
• 3A and 3B : different states of an inner conductor contact device;
• 4th : a three-dimensional view of the control switching module according to the invention, which consists of two housing parts;
• 5A and 5B : different views of a first electronics module unit of the electronics device;
• 6A and 6B : Different views of a first and second electronic module unit of the electronic device in the assembled state;
• 7A and 7B : Different views of a further second electronic module unit of the electronic device in the assembled state;
• 8th : An embodiment of a spacer, which is mounted on the housing of the control switching module; and
• 9A to 9F : Different manufacturing steps of a printed circuit board with an integrated, embedded semiconductor element.

The 1A and 1B show two different views of the control switching module according to the invention 1 . This control switch module 1 is particularly suitable for use in flush-mounted or surface-mounted boxes. The control switch module 1 has a housing 2nd on that a front 2a , a back 2 B , a top 2c , a bottom 2d and two side areas 2e , 2f having. The housing 2nd delimits a recording space in which various elements are arranged, which are described in more detail below. It is emphasized that the terms front 2a , Back 2 B , Top 2c , Bottom 2d and side areas 2e , 2f are not to be understood in such a way that the control switching module 1 should only be based on an understanding of the terms, but these terms should only provide an understanding of the mode of operation for the control switching module 1 facilitate with regard to the drawing figures. It is clear that the in 1A shown top 2c of the housing 2nd depending on the orientation and arrangement of the control switch module 1 in operation also the bottom (housing 2nd is upside down) or a side area (housing is tilted).

In the illustrated embodiment, the housing 2nd two housing parts 2 ₁ and 2 ₂ on. In this exemplary embodiment, these are clipped or latched together. They could also be screwed together.

In 4th is a rear view of the housing 2nd shown. The housing 2nd consists preferably of plastic or another non-electrically conductive material. In principle, however, it could also consist of metal.

Because the control switch module 1 If it is intended for use in a flush-mounted or surface-mounted box, it must be of a very compact design. A distance between the bottom 2d and the top 2c is larger than 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 16mm, 18mm but preferably smaller than 21mm, 19mm, 17mm, 15mm, 13mm, 11mm or 9mm. There is also a distance between the first side area 2e and the second side area 2f larger than 20mm, 24mm, 28mm, 32mm, 36mm, 40mm, 44mm but preferably smaller than 46mm, 42mm, 38mm, 34mm, 30mm, 26mm or 22mm. There is also a distance between the front 2a and the back 2 B of the housing 2nd larger than 16mm, 20mm, 24mm, 28mm, 30mm, 34mm, 38mm but preferably smaller than 42mm, 38mm, 34mm, 30mm, 26mm, 22mm or 18mm.

The individual housing parts 2 ₁ , 2 ₂ are preferably trapezoidal in cross section. The longer sides of both housing parts 2 ₁ , 2 ₂ lie on top of each other. Sealing elements could preferably also be between the housing parts 2 ₁ , 2 ₂ be introduced. The housing parts 2 ₁ , 2 ₂ are all the same size in the figures shown. It would also be possible that these are of different sizes. Instead of a housing part 2 ₁ , 2 ₂ can also be spoken of a housing trough.

The control switch module 1 includes a variety of connection sockets 3rd . At least one first supply conductor connection socket is shown 4a and a second supply conductor connection socket 4b . Furthermore, there is at least a first neutral conductor connection socket 5a and at least one second neutral conductor connection socket 5b intended. At least one first control conductor connection socket is also shown 6a and at least a first power conductor connection socket 7a and at least a first protective conductor connection socket 8a .

The connection sockets 3rd are each designed to have an inner conductor 9 a connection cable 10th (please refer 3A , 3B) record and contact electrically. The connection cable 10th can be designed, for example, as a coaxial cable or just as a normal cable which connects the inner conductor 9 and has a dielectric surrounding this inner conductor.

It is still an electronic device 11 (please refer 2A ff.) provided and in the housing 2nd arranged. The electronics device 11 is with the at least one first supply conductor connection socket 4a , which has at least a first neutral conductor connection socket 5a , the at least a first control conductor connection socket 6a and the at least one first power conductor connection socket 7a electrically connected.

The electronics device 11 is designed, depending on at least one control signal (that is, a switching information or switching command), the at least one first supply conductor connection socket 4a with the at least one first power conductor connection socket 7a to interconnect electrically, that is to connect or to disconnect such an electrical interconnection, that is to say such an electrical connection.

The electronics device 11 is designed to receive the control signal wirelessly, for example. The control signal can be contained as switching information in a module message. The control signal can also be a voltage or a Be current and the at least one first control conductor connection socket 6a be deliverable. In the simplest case, an interconnection is carried out when the effective value of the control signal exceeds a first threshold value (for example more than 80 volts). Interconnection can be interrupted if the effective value of the control signal falls below a second threshold value (eg 60 volts).

The control switch module 1 is used particularly in the public power grid. The at least one first supply conductor connection socket 4a a direct voltage or an alternating voltage of this public power network can be supplied with an effective value of in particular up to or more than 110 volts or 230 volts. The at least one first control conductor connection socket 6a a direct voltage or an alternating voltage of a public electricity network with an effective value of in particular up to or more than 110 volts or 230 volts can also be supplied. A very low DC voltage (eg 3 volts, 5 volts) can also be supplied. It is also possible for a pulsed electrical voltage to be supplied. This can be in the form of a phase control or a phase control or a pulse width modulation or a frequency converter control. The at least one first neutral conductor connection socket 5a can be connected to a ground line of a public power grid. A public electricity network is also understood to mean, for example, all lines that are laid within a house (hotel).

With 1A and 1B it is also shown that the variety of connection sockets 3rd only on the front 2a of the housing 2nd are arranged. The other sides of the case 2 B to 2f are free of connection sockets 3rd .

It is also shown that the large number of connection sockets 3rd in the at least one first row of connections 3a and in the at least one second row of connections 3b exclusively from the front 2a are accessible from. Both rows of connections 3a , 3b extend between both side areas 2e , 2f . The first set of claims 3a is closer to the top 2c of the housing 2nd arranged as the at least one second row of connections 3b .

The number of connection sockets 3rd in the first row of connections 3a is different from the number of connection sockets 3rd in the second row of connections 3b . In the exemplary embodiment shown, the first row of connections comprises 3a more connection sockets 3rd than the second row of connections 3b . As will be explained later, this has the advantage that there is more space for the electronic device 11 in that connection row 3a , 3b is available, the fewer connection sockets 3rd includes.

The connection sockets 3rd the first row of connections 3a are a first level and the connection sockets 3rd the second row of connections 3b arranged in a second level.

The first level and the second level are aligned parallel to one another.

The number of connection sockets 3rd in the first row of connections 3a is at least one, two, three, four, five or six connection sockets 3rd greater than the number of connection sockets 3rd in the second row of connections 3b .

In the 1A and 1B can also be seen that the connection sockets 3rd something out of the case 2nd protrude or out of the housing 2nd stand out. However, this does not have to be the case. You could also be completely in the case 2nd be arranged.

Is shown in 1B also that a connector 3rd in the first row of connections 3a without lateral offset above a connection socket 3rd in the second row of connections 3b is arranged. This applies to those connection sockets 3rd that are closest to the respective page area 2e , 2f are arranged.

The housing 2nd in 1A also includes various openings 15 . These openings 15 are at the top 2c and at the bottom 2d appropriate. There are preferably so many openings 15 as on the connection sockets 3rd , with above or below each connection socket 3rd such an opening 15 in the housing 2nd is introduced.

Referring to the 3A and 3B is the structure of the connection sockets 3rd shown as an example. The connection socket shown 3rd includes a housing 16 , which consists of a non-conductive material. The connection socket 3rd also includes an inner conductor contact device 17th for electrical contacting of the inner conductor 9 and the connection cable 10th . The respective inner conductor contact device 17th includes a contact arm 18th , which is resiliently biased such that a contact force on the inner conductor 9 the connection cable 10th when plugged in (see 3B) is applied. The contact arm 18th runs along the direction of insertion of the connection cable 10th within the respective connection socket 3rd . One end of the contact arm includes a cutting edge 19th , which is designed to go into the inner conductor 9 the connection cable 10th cut in when connecting cable 10th is moved against the direction of insertion, which forms a pull-off protection.

To the connection cable 10th again from the connection socket 3rd the housing sees to be able to be removed 2nd the openings described 15 in front. These openings 15 are like that on top 2c or bottom 2d of the housing 2nd attached a tool (not shown) over these openings 15 into the respective connection socket 3rd is insertable to with the respective inner conductor contact device 17th , especially with the respective contact arm 18th can be brought into contact, so that the respective contact arm 18th inside the connection socket 3rd from the inner conductor 9 of the connection cable 10th can be pushed away, making the connection cable 10th again from the connection socket 3rd is extractable. These openings 15 , which are preferably slot-shaped, can also serve for better cooling.

With the electronics device 11 can in principle be a single computer chip. This computer chip is then designed to supply voltage directly from the at least one supply conductor connection socket 4a to acquire. The computer chip is then also electrically connected to the at least one first supply conductor connection socket via wires 4a , which has at least a first neutral conductor connection socket 5a , the at least a first control conductor connection socket 6a and the at least one first power conductor connection socket 7a connected. In this case, no printed circuit board would be required (arrangement without a printed circuit board, the (connecting) wires being outside the computer chip).

In terms of 2A - 2I however, it is shown that the control switching module 1 a motherboard 20th includes on which the electronic device 11 is arranged.

The 2A to 2E are constructed in such a way that they consist of three parts. An upper part provides a top view of the first row of connections 3a of the control switching module 1 with the housing removed 2nd represents. The middle part represents a frontal view, ie a view of the front 2a of the control switching module 1 with the housing removed 2nd In this view, both connection rows are 3a , 3b to recognize. A lower part provides a top view of the second row of connections 3b of the control switching module 1 with the housing removed 2nd dar (from below) dar.

The same pattern means that the items are the same. This applies in particular to the connection sockets 3rd . Connection sockets 3rd that have the same pattern perform the same function. The circuit board is shown with dots 20th and hatched is the electronic device 11 that a first electronic module unit 11a and a second electronic module unit 11b may include.

In 2A are the two connection rows 3a and 3b shown. The motherboard 20th separates these two rows of connections 3a , 3b from each other.

The on the respective side area 2f , 2e arranged connection sockets 3rd the first row of connections 3a are without lateral offset above the nearest connection sockets 3rd in the second row of connections 3b arranged.

The connection sockets 3rd in the first row of connections 3a in this case are individual, separate, mountable elements. In principle, it would also be possible for at least two or all connection sockets 3rd in the first row of connections 3a are formed as a one-piece or integral plastic injection molded part. The same would also apply to the connection sockets 3rd in the second row of connections 3b be valid.

The connection sockets 3rd are here as SMD connection sockets 3rd educated. The connection sockets 3rd the first row of connections 3a are with a top 20a the motherboard 20th soldered. The connection sockets 3rd the second row of connections 3b are with a bottom 20b the motherboard 20th soldered. As explained, the electronic device comprises 11 various electronic module units 11a , 11b . A first electronics module unit 11a is with the top 20a the motherboard 20th soldered and a second electronic module unit 11b is with the bottom 20b the motherboard 20th soldered. In the event that the electronic module units 11a , 11b Computer chips 73 include, these can also directly into the main board 20th to get integrated. This integration is part of the 9A to 9F described in more detail.

The individual exemplary embodiments of the control switching module 1 , which will be discussed below, differ in particular in terms of where the first or second electronic module unit 11a , 11b the electronic device 11 are arranged. Also the arrangement of the individual connection sockets 3rd can be different.

In the embodiment 2A there is at least a first and a second supply conductor connection socket 4a , 4b which are in particular electrically connected to one another. These two supply conductor connection sockets 4a , 4b are in different connection rows 3a , 3b arranged. The same applies to the first and second neutral conductor socket 5a , 5b . In contrast, the first and the second control conductor connection socket 6a , 6b in the same connection row, in this case in the first connection row 3a arranged. The at least one first power conductor connection socket 7a is in the first connection row 3a arranged.

In 2A is the first electronic module unit 11a in an upper space 25a arranged, with the upper space 25a between the connection sockets 3rd the first row of connections 3a and the back 2 B of the housing 2nd extends.

The second electronic module unit 11b is in a lower space 25b arranged. This lower space 25b is located between two connection sockets 4b , 5b in the second row of connections 3b . The lower clearance is also located 25b in this embodiment also between the two connection sockets 4b , 5b and the back 2 B of the housing 2nd . The lower clearance space 25b is therefore larger than the upper space 25a .

In 2 B is shown that there is only a lower space 25b there and that the electronics device 11 completely in this lower clearance space 25b is housed. This lower space 25b in this case is between two connection sockets 4b , 5b educated. There is no upper clearance space 25b , for example between the connection sockets 3rd the first row of connections 3a and the back 2 B of the housing 2nd is formed, an enlarged lower space 25b , which is also between the connection sockets 4b , 5b the second row of connections 3b and the back 2 B of the housing 2nd is formed. The control switch module off 2 B is therefore more compact.

2C essentially corresponds 2 B . Only the main board 20th is in terms of their width, that is their dimensions between the two side areas 2e , 2f shortened. This means that at least those connection sockets 3rd that are closest to a page area 2e , 2f are arranged in the direction of this side region 2e , 2f over the motherboard 20th survive. In this exemplary embodiment, this applies to the first and second supply conductor connection socket 4a , 4b and the first and second neutral connector 5a , 5b .

2D essentially corresponds 2C , with an upper and a lower space 25a , 25b are formed, each between the connection sockets 3rd the first and second row of connections 3a , 3b and the back 2 B of the housing 2nd extend. The first and second electronic module unit 11a , 11b are only on the motherboard 20th arranged and do not protrude beyond this. The first and second electronic module units are thus 11a , 11b also from the respective side areas 2e , 2f spaced.

The second electronic module unit 11b consists of two separate electronics modules. One electronics module is between two connection sockets 3rd the second row of connections 3b arranged, whereas the second electronics module of the second electronics module unit 11b between the connection sockets 3rd the second row of connections 3b and the back 2 B of the housing 2nd is arranged.

2E is essentially based on 2D . In the embodiment 2E is a connection socket 3rd the first row of connections 3a in top view of the top 2c of the housing 2nd more than 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50% or 60%, but less than 80%, 75%, 70%, 65%, 55%, 45%, 35%, 25% or 15 % overlapping to the nearest connection socket 3rd in the second row of connections 3b arranged. In this case, this applies to the first and second supply conductor connection socket 4a , 4b both connection rows 3a , 3b and for the first and second neutral conductor socket 5a , 5b both connection rows 3a , 3b . In plan view, these overlap by approximately 50%.

A complete overlap of two connection sockets is always preferred 3rd in different connection rows 3a , 3b desirable. However, since the connection rows 3a , 3b not the same number of connection sockets 3rd have, in addition to a complete overlap, a completely overlap-free arrangement is also provided. In principle, it could also be that there are two connection sockets 3rd different connection series 3a , 3b in top view of the top 2c of the housing 2nd only overlap by more than 80% or by more than 90%. This takes production tolerances into account.

2F shows a further embodiment of the control switching module according to the invention 1 . The connection sockets 3rd the second row of connections 3b are arranged directly next to each other in this case. The lower clearance space 25b therefore extends between a connection socket 3rd and the side area 2e .

It is also shown that both supply conductor connection sockets 4a , 4b in this case in the second row of connections 3b are arranged. The two neutral conductor sockets 5a , 5b are also in the same connection row 3a arranged. In this case, they are in the first row of connections 3a arranged.

2G essentially corresponds 2F , in this embodiment, the connection sockets 3rd the second row of connections 3b on the opposite side area 2f are arranged.

In 2H is the lower space 25b between a connection socket 3rd the second row of connections 3b and a first page area 2e educated. It is still between another connection socket 3rd the second row of connections 3b and a second side area 2f educated. The two connection sockets 3rd the second row of connections 3b in this case are in the middle of the second row of connections 3b arranged. In this case, both are supply conductor connection sockets 4a , 4b in the first row of connections 3a arranged and the two neutral conductor sockets 5a , 5b in the second row of connections 3b . This could also be the other way round.

In 2I is also at least a first protective conductor connection socket 8a shown in the second row of connections 3b is arranged. The lower clearance space 25b in this case is between two connection sockets 3rd the second row of connections 3b educated. It is still between the connection sockets 3rd the second row of connections 3b and the back 2 B of the housing 2nd educated. The upper clearance space too 25a is between the connection sockets 3rd the upper connection row 3a and the back 2 B of the housing 2nd educated.

In 4th is a spatial view of the control switching module according to the invention 1 shown. Basically, it is possible that the individual connection sockets 3rd are color-coded, the colors of the at least one first supply conductor connection socket 4a , which has at least a first neutral conductor connection socket 5a , the at least a first control conductor connection socket 6a and the at least one first power conductor connection socket 7a differentiate from each other. In 4th it is also shown that additional embossments in the housing 2nd are available, the function of the respective connection socket 3rd specify in more detail.

In the 5A and 5B are different views of part of the electronic device 11 shown. In this case it is shown that the first electronic module unit 11a the electronic device 11 at least one electronics module 30a includes. That at least one electronics module 30a includes another circuit board 31 on both sides with electrical components 32a , 32b is equipped. The other circuit board 31 is on a variety of VIA bars 33 with the motherboard 20th electrically connected (soldered) and through these VIA bars 33 from the motherboard 20th held objected. These VIA bars 33 in the simplest case consist of an electrical conductor, which is surrounded by a plastic, which gives the necessary stability. This electrical conductor includes corresponding solder joints 34 through which an electrical contact with the motherboard 20th and the additional circuit board 31 can be manufactured. There could also be a variety of individual electrical connectors instead of or in addition to the VIA bars 33 be used. Such an electrical connector comprises an electrical conductor, the two ends of which protrude from a plastic housing surrounding the electrical conductor. These two ends can each through corresponding openings in the main board 20th and the other circuit board 31 put through and with the motherboard 20th and the other circuit board 31 to be soldered. Alternatively, these individual electrical connectors could be metal balls or metal cylinders. The first electronics module unit 11a comprises at least one central control device and one communication device 61 (please refer 8th ), the communication device 61 is designed to receive a control signal wirelessly or to transmit a control signal wirelessly. Depending on the control signal, the central control device can then have the at least one first supply conductor connection socket 4a with the at least one first power conductor connection socket 7a connect electrically or interrupt an electrical connection.

In principle, it would also be possible for the first electronic module unit 11a still includes a switching device and / or a detection device. The switching device is then designed to provide the at least one first supply conductor connection socket 4a with the at least one first power conductor connection socket 7a to connect electrically or to separate such an electrical connection. The detection device is designed to detect whether a control signal at the at least one first control conductor connection socket 6a is present. In this case, the switching device would be controlled by the central control device. The switchgear can be referred to as “solid state relays”. The detection device can also be referred to as a “measuring sensor unit”.

This switching device and / or detection device can be in the at least one electronics module 30a the first electronic module unit 11a housed or be part of another electronic module.

According to 6A is the first electronics module 30a between two connection sockets 3rd the first row of connections 3a arranged. It could also be between the connector sockets 3rd and the back 2 B of the housing 2nd be arranged.

In 6A is in the second row of connections 3b still the second electronic module unit 11b shown, which in turn is an electronic module 30b includes. This at least one electronics module 30b includes an additional circuit board 40 which in turn have electrical components on both sides 41a , 41b is equipped. That at least one electronics module 30b the second electronic module unit 11b includes a buck converter 42 with a Buck converter capacitor 43 . The buck converter capacitor 43 is with the additional circuit board 40 soldered. The buck converter 42 is with the at least one supply conductor connection socket 4a electrically connected and designed for this purpose from a voltage on the at least one first supply conductor connection socket 4a a supply voltage for the electronic device 11 to generate. The step-down converter capacitor requires a larger space, in particular 18 x 12 x 6 mm (deviation: +/- 3 mm in each direction). For this reason, the second row of connections 4b fewer connection sockets 3rd on as the first row of connections 3a . The buck converter capacitor 43 includes connecting legs through corresponding holes in the additional circuit board 40 led and soldered to it. The additional circuit board 40 is perpendicular to the main board 20th arranged and electrically contacted, in particular soldered. Such a solder joint 44 is in 6A shown.

6B shows a plan view of the second row of connections 3b of the embodiment 6A . It is also shown that a second space 25b between the connection sockets 3rd the second row of connections 3b and the back 2 B of the housing 2nd is formed.

The 7A and 7B show more clearly that the individual connection sockets 3rd the first and second row of connections 3a , 3b with the motherboard 20th are soldered. Corresponding solder joints 50 are shown here. The buck converter capacitor 43 is not in this case with the additional circuit board 40 electrically connected, but directly to the motherboard 20th .

The second electronic module unit 11b could also include the switching device or the detection device.

It is advantageous that switching devices that are actuated regularly are spatially separated as far as possible from the other electronics, in particular from the central control device. It is therefore proposed to have the central control device on an upper side 20a the motherboard 20th to solder and the buck converter 42 or the switching device on a bottom 20b the motherboard 20th .

8th shows a further embodiment of the control switching module according to the invention 1 , which is based on the previous exemplary embodiments. The control switch module 1 further comprises at least one spacer 60 on the case 2nd is arranged and protrudes from it towards the outside. This spacer 60 can be retrofitted to the housing 2nd attached or removed from this or it can be an integral part of the housing 2nd his. The at least one spacer 60 is selected in terms of its size and in a housing in the area of the communication device 61 arranged that the communication device 61 always by a predetermined distance from others, not to the control switch module 1 associated elements, such as masonry, is spaced. A better transmission and reception performance is achieved by. This is because the near field can pass into the far field undisturbed. The spacer 60 is preferably formed from a dielectric material. It is also possible to use a plurality of spacers which are aligned with one another in different (preferably perpendicular to one another) planes.

The connection sockets 3rd can also have such a large diameter that two inner conductors 9 can be recorded and contacted.

The 9A to 9F show a way like a semiconductor chip 73 (DIE) directly into the main board 20th or the other circuit board 31 or in the additional circuit board 40 can be integrated. The individual figures show different manufacturing steps for the main board 20th or the other circuit board 31 or for the additional circuit board 40 with an integrated semiconductor chip 73 . Below is just from circuit board 20th , 31 , 40 spoken.

9A describes a first process step S ₁ . There are two dielectric layers 70a , 70b (Engl. Layer), which consist for example of plastic or can include such, with a metal layer 72 structured and then placed on top of each other. The metal layer 72 can represent ground areas, signal lines or connection areas. At least the second dielectric layer 70b includes at least one recess 71 , for example by punching or lasering into this second dielectric layer 70b is introduced. Preferably the two layers 70a , 70b pressed together in this state. The at least one recess 71 is from outside the circuit board to be manufactured 20th , 31 , 40 accessible from. Between the two layers 70a , 70b A dielectric separating layer (separating layer) can also be arranged, which is preferably thinner than both layers 70a , 70b . This brings the metal layers 72 that are on one or both surfaces of the dielectric layers 70a , 70b are attached, not in electrical contact with each other.

In a second step S ₂ who in 9B is shown is a semiconductor chip 73 in this at least a first recess 71 in the second dielectric layer 70b with the Terminal pads inserted downwards (in a related process, the chip 73 can also be used with the connection surfaces facing upwards, the remaining steps being carried out analogously). This (housing-free) semiconductor chip 73 contacts contact surfaces of the metal layer 72 on the first dielectric layer 70a and / or the first dielectric layer 70a directly.

In a third step S ₃ becomes the semiconductor chip 73 according to 9C through a third dielectric layer 70c covered. This third dielectric layer 70c is on the second dielectric layer 70b applied, which makes it the second dielectric layer 70b now an intermediate layer 70b acts. This third dielectric layer 70c is also with a metal layer 72 structured. All three layers are preferred 70a , 70b , 70c pressed together. The semiconductor chip 73 is completely covered in this embodiment. Not all connections of the semiconductor chip 73 are already electrically contacted in this example. Between the third dielectric layer 70c and the second dielectric layer 70b a further dielectric separating layer can be attached. This brings the metal layers 72 that are on one or both surfaces of the dielectric layers 70b , 70c are attached, not in electrical contact with each other.

In a further step S ₄ (please refer 9D ) become plated-through holes 75 , 76 into the circuit board 20th , 31 , 40 brought in. With these vias 75 , 76 can be metal-filled and / or metal-coated holes. Some of these vias 75 (English VIA) enforce the circuit board 20th , 31 , 40 Completely. Other vias 76 enforce only certain locations 70a , 70c this circuit board 20th , 31 , 40 . So through these partial vias 76 the connections of the semiconductor chip that have not yet been contacted 73 from outside (outside the circuit board 20th , 31 , 40 ) accessible. The production of such a plated-through hole begins with a mechanical or laser-made bore. This application speaks of plated-through holes, even if they are not yet provided with an electrically conductive layer. In the procedural step S ₄ could also be spoken of holes or openings in general, in the process step S ₅ be filled or galvanized with an electrically conductive material, which creates the actual through-plating.

In a further step S ₅ who in 9E is shown, these holes 75 , 76 at least partially filled or galvanized with an electrically conductive material, in particular copper or tin. This is achieved as part of an electroplating process. Only the side walls of these vias are preferred 75 , 76 coated with the electrically conductive material. The in the process step S ₄ Connections of the semiconductor chip made accessible from the outside 73 come into contact with the electrically conductive material. In the course of the electroplating process, all conductive connections of the plated-through holes are also made 75 , 76 with the chip connections from the semiconductor chip 73 manufactured.

In a method step S ₆ , which in 9F is shown, other elements (e.g. the connection sockets 4a , 4b or various components 80 , 81 ) on the circuit board 20th , 31 , 40 put on and soldered to it (reflow soldering) after solder paste was previously applied. The connection sockets 4a , 4b and the other elements 80 , 81 can still with the circuit board before soldering 20th , 31 , 40 be glued.

The semiconductor chip 73 preferably comes into contact with voltages that have an effective value that is higher than 100 volts or higher than 200 volts.

• - die zumindest einen ersten und zweiten Versorgungsleiter-Anschlussbuchsen 4a, 4b und die zumindest einen ersten und zweiten Neutralleiter-Anschlussbuchsen 5a, 5b sind in der ersten Anschlussreihe 3a angeordnet; und die zumindest eine erste Steuerleiter-Anschlussbuchse 6a und/oder die zumindest eine erste Leistungsleiter-Anschlussbuchse 7a sind in der zweiten Anschlussreihe 3b angeordnet; oder
• - die zumindest einen ersten und zweiten Versorgungsleiter-Anschlussbuchsen 4a, 4b sind in der ersten Anschlussreihe 3a angeordnet; und die zumindest einen ersten und zweiten Neutralleiter-Anschlussbuchsen 5a, 5b sind in der zweiten Anschlussreihe 3b angeordnet; und die zumindest eine erste Steuerleiter-Anschlussbuchse 6a und/oder die zumindest eine erste Leistungsleiter-Anschlussbuchse 7a sind in der ersten und/oder zweiten Anschlussreihe 3a, 3b angeordnet; oder
• - die zumindest eine erste und die zumindest eine zweite Versorgungsleiter-Anschlussbuchse 4a, 4b sind in verschiedenen Anschlussreihen 3a, 3b angeordnet; und/der die zumindest eine erste und die zumindest eine zweite Neutralleiter-Anschlussbuchse 5a, 5b sind in verschiedenen Anschlussreihen 3a, 3b angeordnet; und die zumindest eine erste Steuerleiter-Anschlussbuchse 6a und/oder die zumindest eine erste Leistungsleiter-Anschlussbuchse 7a sind in der ersten und/oder zweiten Anschlussreihe 3a, 3b angeordnet.

Another embodiment of the control switching module 1 includes the following features:

• - The at least a first and second supply conductor connection sockets 4a , 4b and the at least one first and second neutral conductor connection sockets 5a , 5b are in the first row of connections 3a arranged; and the at least one first control conductor connection socket 6a and / or the at least one first power conductor connection socket 7a are in the second row of connections 3b arranged; or
• - The at least a first and second supply conductor connection sockets 4a , 4b are in the first row of connections 3a arranged; and the at least one first and second neutral conductor connection sockets 5a , 5b are in the second row of connections 3b arranged; and the at least one first control conductor connection socket 6a and / or the at least one first power conductor connection socket 7a are in the first and / or second row of connections 3a , 3b arranged; or
• - The at least one first and the at least one second supply conductor connection socket 4a , 4b are in different connection series 3a , 3b arranged; and / the the at least one first and the at least one second neutral conductor connection socket 5a , 5b are in different connection series 3a , 3b arranged; and the at least one first control conductor connection socket 6a and / or the at least one first power conductor connection socket 7a are in the first and / or second row of connections 3a , 3b arranged.

• - die zumindest eine zweite Leistungsleiter-Anschlussbuchse 7b ist in der ersten oder zweiten Anschlussreihe 3a, 3b angeordnet; und/oder
• - die zumindest eine erste Schutzleiter-Anschlussbuchse 8a ist in der ersten oder zweiten Anschlussreihe 3a, 3b angeordnet.

In addition or as an alternative, another exemplary embodiment of the control switching module comprises 1 includes the following features:

• - The at least one second power conductor connection socket 7b is in the first or second row of connections 3a , 3b arranged; and or
• - The at least one first protective conductor connection socket 8a is in the first or second row of connections 3a , 3b arranged.

• - die zumindest eine erste Versorgungsleiter-Anschlussbuchse 4a und die zumindest eine zweite Versorgungsleiter-Anschlussbuchse 4b sind an dem ersten Seitenbereich 2e des Gehäuses 2 angeordnet und die zumindest eine erste Neutralleiter-Anschlussbuchse 5a und die zumindest eine zweite Neutralleiter-Anschlussbuchse 5b sind an dem zweiten Seitenbereich 2f des Gehäuses 2 angeordnet; oder
• - die zumindest eine erste Versorgungsleiter-Anschlussbuchse 4a und die zumindest eine zweite Versorgungsleiter-Anschlussbuchse 4b sind an dem ersten Seitenbereich 2e in der ersten Anschlussreihe 3a des Gehäuses 2 angeordnet und die zumindest eine erste Neutralleiter-Anschlussbuchse 5a und die zumindest eine zweite Neutralleiter-Anschlussbuchse 5b sind an dem ersten Seitenbereich 2e in der zweiten Anschlussreihe 3b des Gehäuses 2 angeordnet.

In addition or alternatively, an additional exemplary embodiment of the control switching module comprises 1 includes the following features:

• - The at least one first supply conductor connection socket 4a and the at least one second supply conductor connection socket 4b are on the first side area 2e of the housing 2nd arranged and the at least one first neutral conductor connection socket 5a and the at least one second neutral conductor connection socket 5b are on the second side area 2f of the housing 2nd arranged; or
• - The at least one first supply conductor connection socket 4a and the at least one second supply conductor connection socket 4b are on the first side area 2e in the first row of connections 3a of the housing 2nd arranged and the at least one first neutral conductor connection socket 5a and the at least one second neutral conductor connection socket 5b are on the first side area 2e in the second row of connections 3b of the housing 2nd arranged.

The first row of connections 3a preferably comprises at least two, three, four, five, six or at least seven or more than seven connection sockets 3rd . The second row of connections 3b preferably comprises at least one, two, three, four or at least five, or more than five connection sockets 3rd .

The invention is not restricted to the exemplary embodiments described. In the context of the invention, all of the described and / or drawn features can be combined with one another as desired.

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Claims (32)

Control switch module (1) for flush-mounted or surface-mounted boxes with the following features: - The control switching module (1) has a housing (2) which comprises a front (2a), a back (2b), a top (2c), a bottom (2d) and two side areas (2e, 2f); - There are a large number of connection sockets (3) with at least one first supply conductor connection socket (4a), at least one first power conductor connection socket (7a), at least one first neutral conductor connection socket (5a) and at least one first control conductor connection socket (6a) present and arranged in the housing; - The connection sockets (3) are each designed to receive an inner conductor (9) of a connection cable (10) and to make electrical contact; - An electronic device (11) is provided and arranged in the housing (2), the electronic device (11) being electrically connected to the at least one first supply conductor connection socket (4a), the at least one first power conductor connection socket (7a), which at least a first neutral conductor socket (5a) and the at least one first control conductor socket (6a) are connected; - The electronic device (11) is designed to electrically connect the at least one first supply conductor connection socket (4a) to the at least one first power conductor connection socket (7a) or to disconnect an electrical connection as a function of at least one control signal; - The plurality of connection sockets (3) are arranged on the front (2a) of the housing (2) in at least a first and a second row of connections (3a, 3b) and are accessible from the front (2a); - The at least one first connection row (3a) and / or the at least one second connection row (3b) comprises at least two connection sockets (3); - The at least a first and a second row of connections (3a, 3b) extend between the two side regions (2e, 2f) of the housing (2); - The first connection row (3a) is arranged closer to the top (2c) of the housing (2) than the at least one second connection row (3b). Control switch module (1) after Claim 1 , characterized by the following feature: - the plurality of connection sockets (3) is arranged exclusively on the front (2a) of the housing (2). Control switch module (1) after Claim 1 or 2nd , characterized by the following feature: - the number of connection sockets (3) in the first connection row (3a) is different from the number of connection sockets (3) in the second connection row (3b). Control switch module (1) after Claim 3 , characterized by the following feature: - the first connection row (3a) comprises more connection sockets (3) than the second connection row (3b). Control switching module (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the following feature: - A connection socket (3) in the first connection row (3a) is arranged without lateral offset above a connection socket (3) in the second connection row (3b). Control switching module (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the following feature: - A connection socket (3) in the first connection row (3a) is a plan view of the top (2c) of the housing (2) to more than 80% or arranged to overlap by more than 90% to the nearest connection socket (3) in the second connection row (3b); or - A connection socket (3) in the first or second connection row (3a, 3b) is in a top view of the top (2c) of the housing (2) without overlap with the closest connection socket (3) in the second or first connection row (3b , 3a) arranged. Control switching module (1) according to one of the Claims 1 to 5 , characterized by the following feature: - a connection socket (3) in the first connection row (3a) is a top view of the top (2c) of the housing (2) to more than 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50 % or 60% but less than 80%, 75%, 70%, 65%, 55%, 45%, 35%, 25% or 15% overlapping to the nearest connection socket (3) in the second connection row (3b) . Control switching module (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the following features: - the connection sockets (3) in the first connection row (3a) are individual elements which can be mounted separately from one another; or at least two or all connection sockets (3) in the first connection row (3a) are formed as a one-piece or integral plastic injection molded part; and / or - the connection sockets (3) in the second connection row (3b) are individual elements which can be mounted separately from one another; or at least two or all connection sockets (3) in the second connection row (3b) are formed as a one-piece or integral plastic injection molded part. Control switching module (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the following features: - a distance: a) between the bottom (2d) and the top (2c) of the housing (2) is larger than 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 16mm, 18mm but preferably smaller than 21mm, 19mm, 17mm, 15mm, 13mm , 11mm or 9mm; and / or b) between the first side area (2e) and the second side area (2f) of the housing (2) is larger than 20mm, 24mm, 28mm, 32mm, 36mm, 40mm, 44mm but preferably smaller than 46mm, 42mm, 38mm, 34mm, 30mm, 26mm or 22mm; and / or c) between the front (2a) and the back (2b) of the housing (2) is larger than 16mm, 20mm, 24mm, 28mm, 30mm, 34mm, 38mm but preferably smaller than 42mm, 38mm, 34mm, 30mm, 26mm, 22mm or 18mm. Control switching module (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the following features: - the housing (2) consists of two housing parts (2 ₁ , 2 ₂ ) which are screwed together and / or clipped and / or locked; and / or - the housing (2) consists of or comprises plastic. Control switching module (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the following feature: - the connection sockets (3) are color-coded, the colors of the at least one first supply conductor connection socket (4a), the at least one first power conductor connection socket ( 7a), which differentiate at least one first neutral conductor connection socket (5a) and the at least one first control conductor connection socket (6a) from one another. Control switch module (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the following features: - there are at least one second supply conductor connection socket (4b) and at least one second neutral conductor connection socket (5b); - The first supply conductor connection socket (4a) is electrically conductively connected to the second supply conductor connection socket (4b); - The first neutral conductor socket (5a) is electrically conductively connected to the second neutral conductor socket (5b). Control switch module (1) after Claim 12 , characterized by the following features: - there is at least one second power conductor connection socket, the electronics device (11) being electrically connected to the at least one second power conductor connection socket and the electronics device (11) being designed as a function of the Control signal to electrically connect the at least one first supply conductor connection socket (4a) to the at least one second power conductor connection socket or to disconnect an electrical connection; and / or - there is at least one second control conductor connection socket (6b) to which a further control signal can be fed, the electronic device (11) being electrically connected to the at least one second control conductor connection socket (6b) and / or - it there is at least one first protective conductor connection socket (8a). Control switching module (1) according to one of the preceding features, characterized by the following features: - the connection sockets (3) of the first connection row (3a) are arranged on a first level; - The connection sockets (3) of the second row of connections (3b) are arranged in a second level; - The first level and the second level are aligned parallel to each other. Control switching module (1) according to one of the preceding features, characterized by the following feature: - the number of connection sockets (3) in the first connection row (3a) is one, two, three, four, five or six connection sockets (3) greater than the number of connection sockets (3) in the second connection row (3b). Control switching module (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the following features: - the multiplicity of connection sockets (3) each comprise an inner conductor contact device (17) for electrically contacting an inner conductor (9) of a connecting cable (10); - The respective inner conductor contacting device (17) comprises a contacting arm (18) which is resiliently biased such that a contact force can be applied to the inner conductor (9) of the connecting cable (10) when plugged in; - The contact arm (18) runs along the insertion direction of the connection cable (10) within the respective connection socket (3); - One end of the contact arm (18) comprises a cutting edge (19) which is designed to cut into the inner conductor (9) of the connecting cable (10) when the connecting cable (10) is moved against the direction of insertion, thereby forming a pull-off protection is. Control switch module (1) after Claim 16 , characterized by the following features: - the housing (2) comprises different openings (15); - The openings (15) are attached to an upper side (2c) and / or underside (2d) and / or rear side (2b) of the housing (2) that a Tool can be inserted into the respective connection socket (3) via these openings (15) and brought into contact with the respective inner conductor contacting device (17), so that the respective contact arm (18) inside the connection socket (3) is separated from the inner conductor (9) of the Connection cable (10) can be pushed away, whereby the connection cable (10) can be pulled out of the connection socket (3) again. Control switching module (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the following features: - the electronic device (11) is a computer chip; - The electronic device (11) is designed to obtain its supply voltage from the at least one first supply conductor connection socket (4a); - The electronic arrangement (11) is electrical via wires with the at least one first supply conductor connection socket (4a), the at least one first power conductor connection socket (7a), the at least one first neutral conductor connection socket (5a) and the at least one first control conductor Connection socket (6a) connected. Control switching module (1) according to one of the Claims 1 to 17th , characterized by the following features: - a main board (20) is provided; - The main board (20) is arranged between the first row of connections (3a) and the second row of connections (3b); - The large number of connection sockets (3) are SMD connection sockets; - The connection sockets (3) of the first connection row (3a) are soldered to an upper side (20a) of the main board (20); - The connection sockets (3) of the second row of connections (3b) are soldered to an underside (20b) of the main board (20); - The electronic device (11) comprises various electronic module units (11a, 11b); - A first electronic module unit (11a): a) is soldered to the top (20a) of the main board (20); and / or b) comprises at least one semiconductor chip (73) which is integrated in one layer and / or between two layers of the main circuit board (20); and / or - a second electronic module unit (11b): a) is soldered to the underside (20b) of the main circuit board (20); and / or b) comprises at least one semiconductor chip (73) which is integrated in one layer and / or between two layers of the main circuit board (20). Control switch module (1) after Claim 19 , characterized by the following features: - the first electronic module unit (11a) is arranged in an upper space (25a), the upper space (25a) being between: a) two connection sockets (3) in the first connection row (3a), or extends between the side region (2e, 2f) and a connection socket (3) of the first connection row (3a); and / or b) the connection sockets (3) of the first connection row (3a) and the rear (2b) of the housing (2) extends; and / or - the second electronic module unit (11b) is arranged in a lower space (25b), the lower space (25b) being between: a) two connection sockets (3) in the second row of connections (3b), or between the side area ( 2e, 2f) and a connecting socket (3) of the second row of connections (3b); and / or b) the at least one connection socket (3) of the second connection row (3b) and the rear (2b) of the housing (2) extends. Control switch module (1) after Claim 19 or 20th , characterized by the following features: - the first electronics module unit (11a) comprises at least one electronics module (30a), the at least one electronics module (30a) comprising a further printed circuit board (31) which: a) has electrical components (32a, 32b on both sides) ) is equipped; and / or b) comprises at least one semiconductor chip (73) which is integrated in one layer and / or between two layers of the further printed circuit board (31); wherein the further printed circuit board (31) is electrically connected to the main circuit board (20) and is kept at a distance from it via a plurality of VIA bars (33) and / or a multiplicity of individual electrical connectors; - The further circuit board (31) is arranged parallel to the main board (20). Control switching module (1) according to one of the Claims 19 to 21 , characterized by the following feature: - the first electronic module unit (11a) comprises at least a central control device and a communication device (61), the communication device (61) being designed to receive a control signal wirelessly or to transmit a control signal wirelessly. Control switching module (1) according to one of the Claims 19 to 22 , characterized by the following features: - the second electronics module unit (11b) comprises at least one electronics module (30b), the at least one electronics module (30b) comprising an additional printed circuit board (40) which: a) has electrical components (41a, 41b on both sides) ) is equipped; and / or b) comprises at least one semiconductor chip (73) which is integrated in one layer and / or between two layers of the additional printed circuit board (40); - The at least one electronics module (30b) of the second electronics module unit (11b) comprises one Step-down converter (42) with at least one step-down converter capacitor (43), the step-down converter capacitor (43) being soldered to the additional printed circuit board (40) and the step-down converter (42) being electrically connected to the at least one first supply conductor connection socket (4a) and designed for this purpose is to generate a supply voltage for the electronic device (11) from a voltage on the at least one supply conductor connection socket (4a); - The additional circuit board (40) is arranged at right angles to the main board (20) and electrically contacted with it, in particular soldered. Control switch module (1) after Claim 23 , characterized by the following feature: - the at least one electronics module (30b) of the second electronics module unit (11b) with the buck converter (42) is arranged in the row of connections (3a, 3b) which has the fewest connection sockets (3). Control switching module (1) according to one of the Claims 19 to 24th , characterized by the following feature: - the first or second electronic module unit (11a, 11b) also comprises at least one switching device and / or a detection device, the switching device being designed to connect the at least one first supply conductor connection socket (4a) with the at least one to electrically connect the first power conductor connection socket (7a) or to separate an electrical connection, and the detection device is designed to detect whether a control signal is present at the at least one first control conductor connection socket (6a). Control switching module (1) according to one of the Claims 19 to 25th , characterized by the following feature: - at least one of those connection sockets (3) which are arranged closest to a side region (2e, 2f) project in the direction of the side region (2e, 2f) over the main circuit board (20). Control switching module (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the following features: - the electronic device (11) is designed to receive the control signal wirelessly; and / or - the control signal is a voltage or a current and can be supplied to the at least one first control conductor connection socket (6a). Control switching module (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the following features: - The at least one first supply conductor connection socket (4a) can be supplied with a DC voltage or an AC voltage of a public power network with an effective value of 110V or 230V; and / or - the at least one first control conductor connection socket (6a) can be supplied with a DC voltage or an AC voltage of a public electricity network with an effective value of 110V or 230V or a pulsed electrical voltage; and / or - the at least one first neutral conductor connection socket (5a) can be connected to a ground line or neutral conductor of the public power grid. Control switching module (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the following feature: - The electronic device (11) of the control switching module (1) is designed to provide switching information from a further control switching module and / or from a central control device and / or to be received wirelessly from a mobile terminal and to be forwarded wirelessly to another control switching module and / or to a central control device or to a mobile terminal. Control switching module (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the following features: - the electronic device (11) comprises at least one communication device (61); - The communication device (61) is designed to use a WLAN connection (IEEE 802.11 *) or a Bluetooth® connection (IEEE 802.15. *) or a ZigBee® connection (IEEE 802.15.4) or a Z-Wave® Connection or an IPv6-based THREAD® connection to communicate wirelessly; - At least one spacer (60) is provided, which is arranged on the housing (2) and projects outwards from the housing (2); - The size of the at least one spacer (60) is selected and arranged on the housing (2) in the area of the communication device (61) in such a way that the communication device (61) is always at a predetermined distance from others to the control switching module (1). associated elements such as masonry is spaced. Control switch module (1) after Claim 30 , characterized by the following feature: - the spacer (60) is detachably attached to the housing (2). Method for producing a printed circuit board (20) for a control switching module (1), which is constructed according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the following method steps: - arranging (S ₁ ) on top of one another at least two dielectric layers (70a, 70b), wherein both dielectric layers (70a, 70b) have a structured metal layer (72) and wherein the second dielectric layer (70b) comprises a recess (71); - Inserting (S ₂ ) a semiconductor chip (73) into the recess (71) of the second dielectric layer (70b); - applying (S ₃ ) a third dielectric layer (70c) to the second dielectric layer (70b), the third dielectric layer (70c) partially or completely covering the semiconductor chip (73); - Introducing (S ₄ ) a plurality of B (75, 76) into some or all of the dielectric layers (70a, 70b, 70c), at least one connection of the semiconductor chip (73) from outside the printed circuit board through the at least one through-hole (76 ) is accessible; - Filling and / or electroplating (S ₅ ) of the plated-through holes (75, 76) with an electrically conductive material, which can also be brought into contact with the at least one connection of the semiconductor chip (73) and the at least one connection of the semiconductor chip (73) electrically connects to the structured metal layer (72) at least one dielectric layer (70a, 70b, 70c); - Applying (S ₆ ) the connection sockets (3), each with a solder deposit (50) on both sides (20a, 20b) of the printed circuit board (20) and heating the printed circuit board (20) in such a way that the respective solder deposits (50) become molten.

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