DE202008011268U1 - Power switched socket place - Google Patents

Abstract

Switchable socket space for connecting a power supply line for refrigerated containers on ships, comprising:
A socket housing (10) with at least one opening,
An electrical socket (30) arranged in the opening, which is designed to receive an electrical plug on a side arranged outside the socket housing,
A coupling guide (40) for guiding a pivoting locking movement between the electrical socket and an electrical plug inserted therein around a locking axis (35) of the electrical socket,
A power or safety switch (20) arranged in the interior of the socket housing,
A coupling element (50) which is adapted to transmit the pivot locking movement to the power or safety switch for its actuation such that the power or safety switch is closed when the electrical plug is locked in the electrical outlet,
characterized in that the locking axis (35) is parallel to the insertion of the electric plug in the electrical socket and the coupling element is axially immovable but rotatably mounted about its axial axis for transmitting the pivot locking movement on the power -...

Description

The The invention relates to a switchable socket place for connection a power supply line for refrigerated containers on ships, comprising: a socket housing with at least an opening, one arranged in the opening Electrical socket, which is formed on an outside of the socket housing arranged side an electric plug take a coupling guide to the leadership an executed around a locking axis of the electrical socket pivot locking movement between the electrical socket and an electrical plug inserted in it, one arranged in the interior of the socket housing Power or safety switch, a coupling element which is designed to limit the pivoting locking movement to the power or safety switch for its operation such kind to transfer that power or safety switch is closed when the electrical plug in the electrical outlet is locked.

outlet places Such kind are used in particular to refrigerated containers on ships to connect to the electrical power supply of the ship. Such sockets must be the safety-related Meet requirements, as in the course of such a connection process no hazards may occur and the sockets must be switched off in unused condition

Such a socket place is in EP 1 766 731 B1 disclosed. There, the actuation of the circuit breaker by means of a mechanical coupling via a lever which actuates a provided with slide switch circuit breaker and this implements the resulting from the insertion and locking of the plug in the socket pivotal movement in a corresponding translational movement. The advantage of this solution is that the circuit breaker can be arranged in a largely variable arrangement within the housing and in this respect only the length and orientation of the lever must be adjusted in order to achieve the desired operation of the circuit breaker or fuse. However, there is a need for more cost-effectively manufactured sockets, since due to the increasing use of refrigerated containers on container ships, the number of required sockets increases and then the cost pressure on such sockets increases.

A central problem with such sockets exists in that such sockets usually to individual Needs to be customizable, in particular in terms of the number of socket outlets in one Socket housing are arranged. Therefore, must such sockets for a corresponding Mounting option and arrangement of several sockets and designed the appropriate power or safety switch be.

One Another problem with such sockets exists in that, on the one hand, for reasons of shipping technology Admission and reliability of the entire unit as Although it is desirable to aim for cost reasons, as far as possible to use standardized components, however when using such standardized components the desired Interaction between the used components of the whole unit taking into account the assembly and manufacturing technology Requirements often not realized in a satisfactory manner can be.

It is therefore an endeavor of the present invention, a socket place to provide a standardized components using a cost-effective installation and production allows.

It Another object of the invention is to provide a socket outlet to provide in a cost effective manner to different Requirements with regard to number and load capacity of the sockets as well as their arrangement can be adapted to each other.

These and other objects according to the invention in a Socket place of the aforementioned type achieved by the locking axis parallel to the direction of insertion of the electrical plug into the electrical socket is and the coupling element axially immobile but about its axial axis is rotatably mounted for transmitting the pivot locking movement to the power or safety switch.

With the inventive design of the socket place becomes a robust and at the same time simple construction and coupling method Although standard components are used can be so, due to the specific design of the Coupling element and its function is a cost Assembly and production possible.

The Coupling element can in particular as a sleeve, pipe section or the like may be formed.

According to a first preferred embodiment it is provided that the pivot axis of the coupling element parallel, preferably koa xial to the locking axis is located. As a result, the arrangement of the coupling element and the socket place in a single axial direction, in particular a matching axial direction is achieved. Thus, on the one hand, a simultaneously compact construction, which can be manufactured cost-effectively with regard to the mechanical transmission elements, can be achieved.

Farther it is preferred if the locking axis with the central axis the electrical outlet coincides. This embodiment corresponds to a variety of standardized electrical sockets and is particularly preferred, in combination with the previously explained preferred embodiment with coaxial position of pivot axis and locking axle.

Of Further, it is preferable if the power or safety switch is a self-contained component, which has a rotary connection, in particular a rotary flange or pivot pin, for its operation having. By this construction, in the inventive Socket place on standardized power or safety switches be resorted to by a rotary actuator be switched. It is in this connection in connection with the invention regardless of whether this rotational movement within the self-contained Switch is converted into a different form of motion, such as in a push or push-button movement. decisive for the purposes of the invention, that the coupling connection to be made within the socket place must achieve a rotational movement to the power or safety switch to press.

there it is particularly preferred if the axis of rotation of the rotary connection parallel, preferably coaxial with the pivot axis of the coupling element lies. This embodiment allows in particular a cost-effective construction, as this allows is, the power or safety switch in a coaxial manner with respect to the axis of rotation of its rotary connection to the pivot axis of the Coupling element and in particular also the locking axis of the Electrical socket can be placed, making a total coaxial Position from the locking position of the electrical socket to the axis of rotation achieved the rotary connection of the power or safety switch becomes.

alternative For this purpose, it is provided that the power or safety switch is a self-contained device, which is a probe element, in particular a pushbutton or / or a toggle switch (rocker arm) to his activity. Such power or safety switch with an actuation via a feeler element are also available as standardized components and are suitable for use in the invention Outlet space. It is again to be understood that possibly within the self-contained circuit breaker a further movement of the applied externally Tastbewegung can be done without this from the invention Embodiment would differ. Under a gesture Here is in particular a linear movement of a probe element Understand a smaller or larger stroke may comprise substantially one way becomes.

there it is particularly preferred if the probe element in approximately axial Extension of the locking axis and eccentric to this lies and on the coupling element an eccentric actuator, in particular a projection for actuating the probe element is trained. Such an embodiment in turn allows a substantially in-line arrangement of electrical outlet, Coupling element; Power or safety switch and thus a at the same time compact and inexpensive construction methods. The operation of the probe element via an eccentric element allowed usually the application of the required operating force in one for the purposes of the invention Designable power conversion. This is in particular to take into account that the plugging and locking the plug is done by hand in the electrical socket and also at adverse conditions, such as wet and cold can be done with gloves without doing this Forces may be required, not achievable would.

Farther it is preferred if the socket housing at least a first housing wall and a second parallel thereto and second housing wall spaced therefrom and the opening for receiving the electrical socket in the first housing wall is arranged and the power or safety switch on the second housing wall is attached. The socket housing can Although in particular designed as a cubic housing be. Relevant for the purposes of the invention However, is the embodiment with at least two parallel to each other Housing walls. In such a case, the opening can for receiving the electrical socket and fixing the power or fuse switch on these mutually parallel walls What to do regarding the installation of the connecting cable Variety of standardized available power or Security switches achieved an advantage.

Still further, it is preferred if the socket space according to the invention is further developed by a connection housing, which is a elektri sches connecting element for connecting at least one electrical socket includes, wherein the connection elements are electrically connected to the at least one electrical outlet. This design makes it possible to accommodate the socket outlets in a socket housing to the required for connecting these sockets to the marine electrical connection elements in a separate terminal housing, creating a largely modular design of the socket space according to the invention is made possible. In this case, the terminal housing in particular fastening means such as holes, locks or the like, which allows easy attachment of the terminal housing to the socket housing.

there it is particularly preferred if multiple electrical sockets in the socket housing are arranged and with the connection element are electrically connected in the connection housing.

• – ein Steckdosengehäuse mit zumindest einer Öffnung,
• – eine in der Öffnung angeordnete Elektrosteckdose, welche ausgebildet ist, auf einer außerhalb des Steckdosengehäuses angeordneten Seite einen Elektrostecker aufzunehmen,
• – eine Kupplungsführung zur Führung einer um eine Verriegelungsachse der Elektrosteckdose ausgeführten Schwenkverriegelungsbewegung zwischen der Elektrosteckdose und einem darin eingesteckten Elektrostecker,
• – einen im Innenraum des Steckdosengehäuses angeordneten Leistungs- oder Sicherungsschalter,
• – ein Kopplungselement, welches ausgebildet ist, um die Schwenkverriegelungsbewegung auf den Leistungs- oder Sicherungsschalter zu dessen Betätigung solcherart zu übertragen, dass der Leistungs- oder Sicherungsschalter geschlossen wird, wenn der Elektrostecker in der Elektrosteckdose verriegelt wird, und
• – ein Anschlussgehäuse, welches ein elektrisches Anschlusselement zum Anschluss von zumindest einer Elektrosteckdose beinhaltet, wobei die Anschlusselemente mit der zumindest einen Elektrosteckdose elektrisch verbunden sind.

Another aspect of the invention is a modular socket outlet kit for connecting a power line to refrigerated containers on ships, comprising:

• A socket housing with at least one opening,
• An electrical socket arranged in the opening, which is designed to receive an electrical plug on a side arranged outside the socket housing,
• A coupling guide for guiding a pivoting locking movement between the electrical socket and an electrical plug inserted therein around a locking axis of the electrical socket,
• A power or safety switch arranged in the interior of the socket housing,
• A coupling element, which is designed to transmit the pivot locking movement to the power or safety switch for its actuation in such a way that the power or safety switch is closed when the electric plug is locked in the electrical socket, and
• - A connection housing, which includes an electrical connection element for connecting at least one electrical socket, wherein the connection elements are electrically connected to the at least one electrical outlet.

With Such a modular kit will be a compilation of a or multiple electrical slots in a composite Unit allows, in a simple way to the individual Requirements to be adapted to a ship or the like can and thereby facilitate easy installation and maintenance.

The According to the invention provided separation of the functional units the connection element and the electrical sockets or power or circuit breaker with a terminal box and a Socket housing has the further advantage that the socket housing delivered to the ship in pre-assembled and wired form and then to be carried out on the ship Assembly no longer needs to be opened. All Installation steps required on the ship exist exclusively in it, the socket housing itself in mechanical terms to attach and the connections in the connection box to lay. Due to this design is thus only one opening the connection housing required, which is both safety as well as from a technical point of view is advantageous and also damage prevents the components in the socket housing.

According to one preferred embodiments are the socket housing and / or the connection housing of the modular kit formed one of the aforementioned embodiments.

After all it is further preferred if the socket housing and / or the connection housing connecting elements for connection together, so as to provide a simple mechanical Fixing of socket housing and connection housing to achieve each other.

preferred Embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to FIGS described. Show it:

1 FIG. 3 is a sectional side view of a first embodiment of the invention. FIG.

2 FIG. 4 is a sectional perspective view of the front oblique side of the embodiment of FIG 1 in a first pivot position,

3 : a view according to 2 in a second pivot position,

4 FIG. 2: a sectioned, obliquely laterally rearward perspective view of the embodiment of FIG 1 .

5 FIG. 3 is a sectional side view of a second embodiment of the invention, FIG.

6 FIG. 2: a sectional perspective view obliquely laterally from the front of the embodiment of FIG 5 .

7 FIG. 2 is a sectional perspective view obliquely laterally rearward of the embodiment of FIG 6 .

8th a third embodiment of the invention with four socket places, and

9 A fourth embodiment of the invention with eight socket outlets.

Referring first to the 1 to 4 a socket outlet according to the invention comprises a socket housing 10 in which a circuit breaker 20 on the rear housing wall 11 is attached. The circuit breaker 20 is by means of a rail 21 or other suitable fasteners on the housing wall 11 fastened, which is easily allows a multiple arrangement of such circuit breakers in a row for multiple sockets.

In the rear housing wall 11 opposite front housing wall 12 is an electrical outlet 30 used. The electrical socket 30 includes at its front end four connectors that allow the connection of a multi-phase power line and a neutral conductor. To these individual connections 31 - 34 an annular groove is formed, which leads to the leadership of a pivoting movement in the electrical socket 30 plugged in electrical connector (not shown) about the longitudinal central axis 35 the electrical socket is used.

The pivoting of the electric plug takes place after its displacement in the direction of the pivot axis 35 by a pivoting movement of 90 ° and locks the electric plug thereby in the electrical socket against unintentional withdrawal.

The socket place further includes a between the circuit breaker 20 and the electrical outlet 30 arranged coupling element 50 , The coupling element 50 is like that with the back end 30a the electrical socket 30 coupled, that the pivoting movement of the electric plug on this coupling element 50 is transmitted and the coupling element 50 a correspondingly matching pivoting movement about the pivot axis 35 performs.

At his from the electrical outlet 30 opposite end 50a is the coupling element 50 with a rotary pin 22 of the circuit breaker 20 coupled torque-rigid, so that the pivoting of the coupling element 50 on this actuation pivot pin 22 is transmitted and the circuit breaker thereby actuated.

The circuit breaker 20 is for this purpose on the back of the case 11 placed and fastened that the axis of rotation of the actuating pivot pin 22 coaxial with the locking pivot axis 35 lies.

The operation of the achieved in this way simultaneous locking of the electrical connector in the electrical socket 30 and operation of the circuit breaker 20 via the operating rotary pin 22 by a total coaxial pivoting movement is in particular in the balance of 2 and 3 to recognize that show the electrical slot according to the invention in two different switching positions, it being understood that the position in which the circuit breaker is turned on and thus the electrical socket is energized, could only be achieved if an electric plug in the electrical socket 30 plugged in and locked.

Referring to the 5 to 7 a second embodiment of the socket space according to the invention is shown. The second embodiment is similar in its basic construction substantially to the first embodiment, insofar as functionally matching components are provided with a reference numeral number increased by 100.

The second embodiment uses a fuse switch 120 , whose operation by a toggle switch 122 he follows. The coupling element 150 The second embodiment is also in accordance with the first embodiment pivotable about the longitudinal center axis of the electrical socket 130 educated. Deviating from the coupling element 50 has the coupling element 150 but two eccentrically arranged elevations 151a , b on which the toggle switch 122 border and thereby pivoting the coupling element 150 can press.

Referring now to 8th an embodiment of the invention is shown, which consists of a socket housing 210 consists of at least one socket place 230a -D has (shown four). The socket housing 210 is via a housing cover arranged on its upper side 213 accessible.

Laterally on the socket housing 210 is a connection housing 260 arranged. All circuit breakers inside the socket housing 210 are electrically connected to a connection element within the connection housing, so that when connecting this connection element to the electrical system of a ship all sockets are connected in a corresponding manner.

To carry out this connection is the connection housing 260 in matching Way with a connection housing cover 263 Mistake.

9 shows a fourth embodiment of the invention, wherein the two socket housing 310a , b with a connection housing 360 combined. In this way, as can be seen, in a symmetrical arrangement a total of at least two sockets (shown eight) are provided and connected via a common terminal housing to the electrical system.

In the 8th and 9 illustrated embodiment with socket and connector housing is particularly well suited for a modular adaptation, in which one or more socket housing can be combined with one or more terminal housings and the housing are arranged in an individually adapted manner to each other, for example, back to back, tilted or one above the other stacked.

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Cited patent literature

• - EP 1766731 B1 [0003]

Claims (13)

Switchable socket space for connecting a power supply line for refrigerated containers on ships, comprising: - a socket housing ( 10 ) with at least one opening, - an electric socket arranged in the opening ( 30 ), which is designed to receive an electrical connector on a side disposed outside the socket housing side, - a coupling guide ( 40 ) for guiding one about a locking axis ( 35 ) of the electrical socket carried out pivot locking movement between the electrical outlet and an electrical plug inserted therein, - a arranged in the interior of the socket housing circuit breaker or fuse ( 20 ), - a coupling element ( 50 ) which is adapted to transmit the pivot locking movement to the power or safety switch for its actuation such that the power or safety switch is closed when the electrical plug is locked in the electrical socket, characterized in that the locking axis ( 35 ) is parallel to the insertion of the electric plug into the electrical outlet and the coupling element is axially immovable but rotatably mounted about its axial axis for transmitting the pivot locking movement on the power or safety switch. Socket place according to claim 1, characterized in that the pivot axis ( 35 ) of the coupling element parallel, preferably coaxial with the locking axis ( 35 ) lies. Socket place according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the locking axis with the central axis ( 35 ) of the electrical outlet coincides. Socket place according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the power or safety switch is a self-contained component, which has a rotary connection, in particular a rotary flange or pivot pin, for its operation having. Socket place according to claim 4, characterized in that the axis of rotation ( 35 ) of the rotary connection is parallel, preferably coaxial with the pivot axis of the coupling element. Socket place according to one of the preceding claims 1-3, characterized in that the power or safety switch is a self-contained device, which is a probe element, in particular a pushbutton or / or a toggle switch (rocker arm) to his activity. Socket place according to claim 6, characterized that the Tast- or toggle switch element in approximately axial extension the locking axis and eccentric to this and the Kopplungslement an eccentric actuator, in particular a Projection or recess (groove) for actuating the Tastelement is formed. Socket place according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the socket housing at least a first housing wall and a second parallel and standing spaced second housing wall comprises and the opening for receiving the electrical socket in the first housing wall is arranged and the power or safety switch on the second Housing wall is attached. Socket place according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a connection housing, which a electrical connection element for connecting at least one Includes electrical outlet, wherein the connection elements with the at least one electrical socket are electrically connected. Socket place according to claim 9, characterized that several electrical sockets in the socket housing are arranged and with the connection element in the connection housing are electrically connected. Modular kit for sockets for connecting a power supply line for refrigerated containers on ships, comprising: - a socket housing with at least one opening, - arranged in the opening of an electrical socket which is adapted to receive on a side disposed outside the socket housing side an electric plug, - a coupling guide to Guiding a pivotal locking movement between the electrical socket and an electrical plug inserted therein around a locking axis of the electrical socket, - a power or safety switch arranged in the interior of the socket housing, - a coupling element adapted to apply the pivot locking movement to the power or safety switch for its actuation in such a way that the power or safety switch is closed when the electrical plug is locked in the electrical socket, and - A connection housing, which includes an electrical connection element for connecting at least one electrical socket, wherein the connection elements are electrically connected to the at least one electrical outlet. Modular kit according to claim 11, characterized in that that the socket housing and / or the terminal housing to a socket place according to one of the preceding claims 1-10 are formed. Modular kit according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that the socket housing and / or the Connection housing Connecting elements for connection with each other exhibit.