DE202021003423U1 - Electromechanical toggle switch drive for rocker and pushbutton toggle switches - Google Patents

Abstract

An electromechanical changeover switch drive for a changeover switch, in particular a light switch, thermostat switch or roller shutter switch, comprising an actuator module with a drive motor and an actuator element which can be driven by the drive motor in order to carry out a translatory or rotary movement, and a coupling mechanism which is connected to the actuator element and which also can be connected to a rocker switch or a button of the toggle switch and is designed to convert the translational or rotational movement of the actuator member into a tilting movement of the rocker switch or to over.

Description

STATE OF THE ART:

For the installation of a design-neutral, electromechanical changeover switch drive as a function extension to already installed mechanical switches, in particular light switches and/or roller shutter switches and/or thermostat switches and/or combination switches with a double frame or single frame for combination switches that contain at least two receptacles, with an integrated electromechanical changeover switch drive, which can be operated remotely are only rudimentary solutions on the market, this has also been proven by patent research such as, DE10 2017 115 382 A1 mechanical switch, EP 2 991 087 A1 electrical switch, EP3079209B1 Fastening device checked.

DESCRIPTION :

In the field of electrical installation, mechanical switches ( 01 Pos. 10, 20, 30) known. If a user is to be provided with additional functions, in particular an electromechanical drive to operate a mechanical switch from a distance, the switch, in particular the electromechanical contact, which includes the galvanic isolation and is therefore a safe, long-lasting installation and does not require stand-by currents, replaced by an electronic switch, which often includes a TRIAC circuit, with such a range of functions
or an electromechanical drive is placed on the existing mechanical switch, which allows manual operation of the installed mechanical switch ( ( 01 , Pos.10,20,30) made more difficult or even ruled out.

It is the object of the present invention to provide an electromechanical changeover switch drive ( 01-03 , Pos. 100) that can be expanded to other functions in a simple manner or without additional wiring effort and can be integrated within an existing installation space of a frame with at least two receptacles, in particular double frames with rocker attachments or combination frames with button attachments.

• 01 Vor und nach der Montage eines Elektromechanischen Wechselschalterantrieb
• 02 Montage Ablauf Elektromechanischen Wechselschalterantrieb für Wechselschalter Draufsicht
• 03 Baugröße Elektromechanischen Wechselschalterantrieb mit 2fach Wechsel-Antriebs-Modul für Wechselschalter,insbesondere 1fach/2fach mit oder ohne Steckdose und Standard Doppelrahmen ohne Zwischensteg
• 04 Montage Ablauf elektromechanischen Wechselschalterantrieb für Kombischalter
• 05 Baugröße Elektromechanischen Wechselschalterantrieb für Kombischalter
• 06 Schnittstelle Elektromechanischen Wechselschalterantrieb für Wipp-Schalter
• 07 stehende und liegende Ausführung des Wechsel - Mechanismus ( Wippen Wechsel Schalter Ausführung ) kurz,wobei eine Hin- Her - Bewegung (Pos.69) oder Schwenkbewegung (Pos.68) bei waagerechtem Einbau und eine Auf- AbBewegung bei senkrechtem Einbau dargestellt ist
• 08 Wechselmechanismus Var.1 ISO Ansicht
• 09 Wechselmechanismus Var.1 Vorder-,Seiten- und Draufsicht
• 10 Wechselmechanismus Var.1 Draufsicht
• 11 Wechselvorgang linke Seite Wechselmechanismus Var.1 Draufsicht
• 12 Wechselmechanismus waagerecht VAR2 ISO und Draufsicht
• 13 Wechselmechanismus senkrecht verbaut Var.3
• 14 Wechsel Vorgang SENKRECHT
• 15 Wechselmechanismus waagerecht verbaut Var.4
• 16 Wechsel Vorgang WAAGERECHT
• 17 Koppelmechanismus für Wippen-Wechsel-Schalter (waagerecht)
• 18 Koppelmechanismus für Wippen-Wechsel-Schalter (senkrecht)
• 19 Koppelmechanismus für TASTER Ab- und Auf- Bewegung
• 20 Linksrotation
• 21 Rechtsrotation
• 22 Elektromechanischen Wechselschalterantrieb für TASTER mit Gehäuse
• 23 Elektromechanischen Wechselschalterantrieb für TASTER
• 23A ISO dargestellt, Wechselvorgang
• 24 Schalterbetätigung mittels Elektro Magnetischer Antrieb mit zwischengeschalteten Energiespeicher
• 25 Konstruktionausführung
• 26 Elektromechanischen Wechselschalterantrieb mit mehrgängige Gewindestange oder Kurvenscheibe
• 27 Elektromechanischen Wechselschalterantrieb mit Exzenter
• 28 Ausführung mit einem Gleichstrom Getriebe Motor mit Exzenter
• 29 Elektromechanischen Wechselschalterantrieb mit Relais
• 30 Elektromechanischen Wechselschalterantrieb mit Relais ISO Darstellung
• 31 Schalteranordnung Horizontal / Vertikal

This object is achieved by an electromechanical changeover switch drive according to claim 1, a switch arrangement according to claim 23 and a changeover switch according to claim 26 for upgrading. Preferred configurations are the subject matter of the dependent claims. Further preferred configurations and advantages of the invention are described using the following exemplary embodiments. The following illustrate in detail:

• 01 Before and after installing an electromechanical toggle switch drive
• 02 Installation procedure Electromechanical changeover switch drive for changeover switches Top view
• 03 Size Electromechanical changeover switch drive with 2x changeover drive module for changeover switch, in particular 1x/2x with or without socket and standard double frame without intermediate web
• 04 Assembly sequence electromechanical changeover switch drive for combination switch
• 05 Size Electromechanical changeover switch drive for combination switches
• 06 Interface Electromechanical toggle switch drive for rocker switches
• 07 Standing and lying version of the changeover mechanism (rocker changeover switch version) briefly, with a back and forth movement (item 69) or pivoting movement (item 68) with horizontal installation and an up and down movement with vertical installation
• 08 Changing mechanism Var.1 ISO view
• 09 Changeover mechanism Var.1 front, side and top view
• 10 Changeover mechanism Var.1 top view
• 11 Changing process left side Changing mechanism Var.1 top view
• 12 Change mechanism horizontal VAR2 ISO and top view
• 13 Change mechanism installed vertically Var.3
• 14 Change process VERTICAL
• 15 Changing mechanism installed horizontally Var.4
• 16 Change process HORIZONTAL
• 17 Coupling mechanism for toggle switch (horizontal)
• 18 Coupling mechanism for toggle switch (vertical)
• 19 Coupling mechanism for BUTTON down and up movement
• 20 left rotation
• 21 right rotation
• 22 Electromechanical changeover switch drive for BUTTONS with housing
• 23 Electromechanical toggle switch drive for TASTER
• 23A ISO shown, changing process
• 24 Switch actuation by means of electro-magnetic drive with interposed energy storage
• 25 construction execution
• 26 Electromechanical changeover switch drive with multi-threaded rod or cam
• 27 Electromechanical toggle switch drive with eccentric
• 28 Version with a DC geared motor with eccentric
• 29 Electromechanical changeover switch drive with relay
• 30 Electromechanical changeover switch drive with relay ISO representation
• 31 Switch arrangement Horizontal / Vertical

The assembly procedure for attaching a double-frame electromechanical switch operating mechanism ( 01 /02) installed on a mechanical rocker switch begins by removing the design parts, i.e. rocker cover ( 01 , item 11) and single ( 01 , item 12) or double frame ( 01 , item 22) to then connect the type-specific coupling elements - rocker ( 02 , item 63,64) on the rockers ( 02 , item 81,82 ). Then the attachment of the electromechanical changeover switch drive ( 02 , item 100) with or without power pack. Finally, the design parts, such as design frames ( 01 , item 40) , rockers - ( 01 , item 11) and the drive cover ( 01 , item 101) clipped on. No additional electrical installation is required

By using a double frame without a gutter ( 06 , Item 40), the free installation space in the area of the intermediate web can be used as a connection channel / tunnel between the mechanical switch and the electromechanical changeover switch drive and is covered by the drive cover.

In addition, the full outer actuating surface of the rocker cover ( 01 , item 11) or button cover ( 01 ,Item 33) for manual operation.

The actuation of the mechanical switch ( 01 , Pos.10,20,30) must be operated independently of each other manually or by an electromechanical changeover switch drive ( 01 , Pos100,200) can be made .

• - AUF/AB Schwenken und bewirkt beim Koppel-Glied-Antrieb (06,Pos.68) eine AUF/AB Bewegung oder
• - AUF/AB Schwenken und bewirkt beim Koppel-Glied-Antrieb (06,Pos.69) eine VOR/ZURÜCK Bewegung.

1. 1. Bauraum für Koppeltrieb ca. 55mm*55m*10 mm bei Vor- und Zurück- Bewegung oder
2. 2. Bauraum für Koppeltrieb ca. 55mm*55m*25 mm bei Vor- und Zurück- Bewegung
3. 3. Die Wippen Lager sollte genutzt werden, um den gleichen Drehpunkt zu erhalten .Keine Überbestimmung des Systems als auch geringste Reibung.
4. 4. Die Längen-Kalibrierung ist werkseitig vorgegeben oder in zehntelweise einstellbar
5. 5. Abstand ca. 25 mm symmetrisch (AUF- AB - Bewegung )
6. 6. Abstand ca. 40 mm symmetrisch (VOR- ZURÜCK - Bewegung )

Interface of mechanical rocker switch ( 01 , Pos 10,20) to the electromechanical changeover switch drive ( 06 /07) is in the "Space Gutter" area ( 06 ) defined and allowed by the drive or coupling element - drive ( 07 ,Pos.68,69) the following movements: - linear UP/DOWN ( 06 marked with 2.) or - linear FORWARD/BACK ( 06 with 1st/4th marked) or - Pivoting +/- approx. 15° ( 06 marked with 3.) and from the movement coming from the rocker or button of the mechanical switch:

• - UP/DOWN pivoting and causes the coupling link drive ( 06 ,Item 68) an UP/DOWN movement or
• - UP/DOWN pivoting and causes the coupling link drive ( 06 , item 69) a FORWARD/BACK movement.

1. 1. Installation space for coupling drive approx. 55mm*55m*10 mm for forward and backward movement or
2. 2. Installation space for coupling drive approx. 55mm*55m*25 mm with forward and backward movement
3. 3. The seesaw bearings should be used to get the same pivot point. No overdetermination of the system as well as the least amount of friction.
4. 4. The length calibration is factory set or adjustable in tenths
5. 5. Distance approx. 25 mm symmetrical (UP-DOWN movement)
6. 6. Distance approx. 40 mm symmetrical (FORWARD - BACK - movement)

Function blocks act from the "electro-mechanical drive" via a "spring element" to a "double changeover mechanism horizontally/vertically" and finally to the coupling mechanism (switch-specific)"

The coupling mechanism ( 17-21 ,Item 60) is due to the fixed connection of the coupling link drive on the rocker ( 17-18 , items 15-17) or rocker cover or button ( 19-21 ) or button cover without play and uses the favorable leverage of the rocker or button, so that actuation forces of the order of 2..3 N are required.

The coupling link drive can be used as a pin ( 18 , Item 68) or Imbus ( 17 , Pos69).

Due to only a few variants of the coupling mechanism ( 17 - 19 , item 60) , due to the structural design, the electromechanical changeover switch drive can be mounted on a large number of standard wall switches.

The coupling mechanism button ( 19 ) transmits the rotational movement of the coupling link drive eccentric ( 19 , Pos72) in a downward movement of the coupling element button ( 19 ,Pos71) because this is firmly connected to the button of the COMBI switch and thus specifies the direction of movement vertically downwards.

• - Vor/Zurück Bewegung ( waagerecht) oder
• - Schwenkbewegung ca. +/-30°( waagerecht) oder
• - Auf/Ab ( senkrecht)

Due to the structural design of the mechanical changing mechanism ( 07 ) a HORIZONTAL - or VERTICAL (STANDING) installation possibility is given by a square dimensioning < 10mm * 10 mm and thus also the possibility to carry out different movements on the part of the coupling link drive. These are :

• - Forward/backward movement (horizontal) or
• - Pivoting movement approx. +/-30° (horizontally) or
• - Up/Down (vertical)

The coupling mechanism Var.1 ( 08 ) is a double change system and therefore also suitable for 1-way or 2-way rocker switches.

The coupling mechanism Var.1 ( 08 ) is suitable for 2-way rocker switches, especially shutter switches. The UP or DOWN movement of the roller shutter by pressing the UP or DOWN rocker can only take place with a mechanical roller shutter when the UP/DOWN rocker is no longer mechanically locked, i.e. it is in the basic position of the mechanical roller shutter switch. A mechanical locking slide is located in the roller shutter switch, which releases the UP rockers. By introducing a spring element ( 08 , item 124) between the drive and the coupling link - drive, the stroke of the coupling link drive is force-limited and can therefore NOT bypass the function of the mechanical locking slide of the roller shutter switch. The electronics must be used to check whether the change process action has been carried out by the electromechanical drive. If not, the desired function must be repeated if the rocker was in the home position by the electromechanical drive.

1. 1. Rückholung des Kulissenstein (08, Pos. 122) in NULLPOSITION
2. 2. Kraftbegrenzung für das Koppel-Glied- Antrieb (08, Pos.68/69)

The coupling mechanism Var.1 ( 08 ) with the return spring ( 08 , item 124) can be used in two ways

1. 1. Retrieval of the sliding block ( 08 , item 122) in ZERO POSITION
2. 2. Force limitation for the coupling link drive ( 08 , item 68/69)

The coupling mechanism Var.1 ( 10 , 11 ) has very small actuation paths on the part of the drive, ie < +/- 3mm

• - von der Seite Elektromechanischer Wechselantrieb oder von der Seite mechanischer Schalter oder
• - auf der linken oder rechten Seite des Wechselmechanismus

The change from the rotary plate forks ( 08 , Pos.126,127) can be done independently:

• - from the electromechanical changeover drive side or from the mechanical switch side or
• - on the left or right side of the changing mechanism

The changing process, ie the switching process from the left OR right rotary plate fork ( 08 , item 126,127) is activated starting from the electric drive via a spring element ( 08 , item 124) on the sliding block ( 08 ,Pos. 122) then onto the latch plate ( 08 , item 125) by moving from the zero position to the RIGHT or LEFT with subsequent return to the zero position. The torsion spring provides short ( 08 , item 123) for aligning the latch plate ( 08 , item 125) to the starting position.

An electromechanical changeover switch drive with relay ( 29 , item 352) or with eccentric ( 28 , Item 72), which is installed in a mount of the double frame, can receive the power supply from a socket installed next door with a grounding clip, because in this arrangement the drives have this area "cover for protective grounding sockets" ( 29 ,Item 353).

By interposing an energy store, here a spring element ( 24 , item 351), the initial magnetic force of the drive ( 24 , item 351) at the start of the movement process must be smaller than the initial force for the rocker movement. This means that the peak current for the electromechanical alternating drive ( 25 , item 350) from (working capacity = force (magnet) /2 * travel of the magnet drive). In addition, the noise level is lower because the plunger (core) does not hit the stop at such a high speed.

By interposing a spring element ( 24 , item 351) , with simultaneous action, such as manual operation via the Rocker of the mechanical switch and actuation via the electro-mechanical drive or electro-magnetic drive ( 25 ,Item 350), changing the rotating plate fork ( 26 , item 126/127) by manual actuation. The change from the rotary plate fork ( 26 , item 126/127) by the drive only takes place if the drive is actuated longer than the manual actuation.

( 24 ) F-path diagram "ROCKER CHANGE SWITCH -force curve when pressing": Force path curve is falling and at the beginning the greatest force is required

( 24 ,Pos.350 ) F-path diagram "Electromagnetic drive - force curve to operate" : Force path curve is increasing and thus the force is at its lowest at the beginning of the movement

By interposing an "energy store" ( 24 ,Item 351) the electromagnetic system can execute a movement despite a small initial force and thus also generate the required build-up of force during the lifting movement, which is required for the actuation of the ROCKER ( 24 ,Item 10/20) is required.

By interposing a spring element ( 08 , item 124) or ( 24 , item 351), with simultaneous action, such as manual actuation via the rocker of the mechanical switch and actuation via the electromechanical toggle switch drive ( 02 , item 100) or electromagnetic changeover switch drive (item 350), changing the rotary plate fork ( 08 , item 126,127) can be carried out by manual operation. But the end state or changing state of the rotary plate fork ( 08 , item 126/127) is specified by the longest actuation. Possible defects are also avoided by the spring element due to the force limitation of the actuation by means of the drive.

An electromechanical changeover switch drive ( 19-21 ) with eccentric ( 19 , item 72) for combination button ( 01 , item 30) two buttons can be operated independently of each other. From the horizontal eccentric alignment rotating 180° to each other ( 19 , item 72) the right button ( 19 , Pos.72,75) moves downwards and thus carries out a switching process. On the other hand, with a left rotation of approx. 90° from the zero position, the left button ( 19 , item 72,75) the switching process. The completed turning to the right or left to the stop can also be carried out by measuring the current, thus making position sensors unnecessary.

An electromechanical toggle switch drive with eccentric ( 27 , 28 , item 129) for rocker switch ( 01 , Pos10,20) two rockers can be operated independently of each other. Is used by the vertically aligned eccentric ( 28 , Pos.72) an approx. 90° right turn is made a pivoting movement of the right rotary plate fork ( 27 , Pos127). Turning approx. 90° to the left results in a pivoting movement of the left rotary plate fork ( 27 , Pos126) .

In this construction of an electromechanical changeover switch drive ( 22 , item 200) an eccentric with DC gear motor ( 23 ,Item 250) is used, which can be accommodated in the "STECKERPLATZ" installation space. Dimensions : approx. 15*30*40 ( 04 )

10

Switch

11

rocker cover

12

design frame

13

socket cover

15

seesaw

16

seesaw

20

Switch

17

rocker BJ

20

Combi system double frame

21

socket cover

22

double frame

30

Combination button

31

Cover KOMBI device

32

design frame

33

button cover

34

socket cover

40

Design frame without a divider or exposed divider

60

coupling mechanism

61

Coupling rocker element 1

62

Coupling rocker link 2

63

Type-specific rocker link

64

Type-specific rocker link

68

Coupling drive link pin

69

Coupling drive link modified Imbus

70

Eccentric module assembly

71

Coupler button

72

eccentric

81

seesaw

82

seesaw

100

Changeover switch drive

101

drive cover

102

Electromechanical drive cover

120

Changing mechanism (short stroke) Var.3

121

Retaining plate change mechanism

122

sliding block

123

Torsion spring short

124

return spring

125

latch plate double

126

Rotating plate fork (left)

127

Rotating plate fork (right)

128

bolt

129

DC gear motor

200

Electro-mechanical actuation module

201

coupling link

202

Cover drive

204

Cover drive rocker version

210

Housing lower part with plug

221

adapter

250

DC gear motor

350

Electromagnetic drive

351

spring element

352

Relay / Electromagnetic actuator

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Patent Literature Cited

• DE 102017115382 A1 [0001]
• EP 2991087 A1 [0001]
• EP 3079209 B1 [0001]

Claims (23)

An electromechanical changeover switch drive for a changeover switch, in particular a light switch, thermostat switch or roller shutter switch, comprising an actuator module with a drive motor and an actuator element which can be driven by the drive motor in order to carry out a translatory or rotary movement, and a coupling mechanism which is connected to the actuator element and which also can be connected to a rocker switch or a button of the toggle switch and is designed to convert the translational or rotational movement of the actuator member into a tilting movement of the rocker switch or to over. An electromechanical toggle switch actuator claim 1 . , characterized in that the actuator module can be accommodated in a receptacle of a double frame. An electromechanical changeover switch drive according to one of Claims 1 or 2 , characterized in that ( 01 ,Pos. 100) the existing range of functions of the mechanical changeover switch, such as galvanic isolation and full manual operation, is retained and can be operated from a distance as an extension. An electromechanical changeover switch drive according to one of Claims 1 until 3 , characterized in that a switching operation, in particular the closing or opening of the electrical contacts of the changeover switch, takes place by manual actuation via the constant actuating surface or by the electromechanical changeover switch drive or coupling element. An electromechanical changeover switch drive according to one of Claims 1 until 4 , Characterized by a long-life battery or a power pack for operating the actuator module, especially in the event that there is a socket wall mounting space next door, with which the actuator module can be operated An electromechanical changeover switch drive according to one of Claims 1 until 5 , characterized in that the assembly takes place exclusively from the front and all adaptable parts are accessible from the front. An electromechanical changeover switch drive according to one of Claims 1 until 6 , characterized in that the actuator module further includes electronics, which is provided with an LED as an orientation light, and a cover, wherein the electronics can control the LED, wherein the LED is in particular below the cover An electromechanical changeover switch drive according to one of Claims 1 until 7 , Characterized by a USB extension that can be connected to existing USB connections, such as a USB plug in combinations of socket and USB connection, in order to extend the USB connections. An electromechanical changeover switch drive according to one of Claims 1 until 8th , characterized by electronics that make it possible to change the switching state of the mechanical switch via standard wireless communication. An electromechanical changeover switch drive according to one of Claims 1 until 9 , characterized by an intermediate spring element ( 08 /25, Pos.124, 351), which is arranged in such a way that simultaneous manual and electromechanical actuation does not lead to any defects and the switch state is set to manual or electromechanical actuation for a longer period of time. An electromechanical changeover switch drive according to one of Claims 1 until 10 , characterized by an intermediate spring element ( 24 /25, item 351), which is interposed in such a way that a deceleration or reduced speeds of the drive is achieved and thus a noise reduction, especially in the case of relay drives, experiences/accompanies it. An electromechanical changeover switch drive according to one of Claims 1 until 11 , characterized by an interposed energy converter, in particular an interposed spring element ( 24 /25, item 351), the energy converter being arranged between an electromechanical drive and a coupling element, in particular with a lower current supply and/or smaller dimensions of the relay being sufficient and more energy-efficient. An electromechanical changeover switch drive according to one of Claims 1 until 12 , characterized in that a switching change of the changeover switch can be made independently of each other manually or by electro-mechanical drive An electromechanical changeover switch drive according to one of Claims 1 until 13 , characterized in that it can be installed either vertically or horizontally. An electromechanical changeover switch drive according to one of Claims 1 until 14 , characterized in that up to 2x rocker switch in a recording, in particular shutter switch can operate the left or right independently An electromechanical changeover switch drive according to one of Claims 1 until 15 , characterized in that an assembly / adaptation with a double frame ( 01 , Item 40) without a divider, on an installed mechanical 1-way changeover switch and/or 2-way changeover switch, in particular such as light switches and/or shutter switches and/or thermostat switches, which are located on a single wall-mounting space and next to it an additional coverable and then makes available wall mounting space that is no longer accessible, such as socket space or free wall space An electromechanical changeover switch drive according to one of Claims 1 until 16 , characterized in that due to its structural design it is within the standard double frame ( 01a , item 40) with the dimensions approx. 55mm * 142mm and the max. depth to the wall < 15mm, which is therefore at the same height as the rocker edge ( 01a , item 1) , has. An electromechanical changeover switch drive according to one of Claims 1 until 12 , characterized in that due to its structural design it within a European standard double frame ( 03 ) can be obstructed. An electromechanical changeover switch drive according to one of Claims 1 until 18 , characterized in that it can be installed either vertically or horizontally and its height * width is square and does not exceed 10 mm. An electromechanical changeover switch drive according to one of Claims 1 until 19 , characterized in that it has the interfaces on the face side at a distance of 15-35 mm for the UP-DOWN movement or at a distance of 30-50 mm for the FRONT-BACK movement. An electromechanical changeover switch drive according to one of Claims 1 until 20 , characterized in that it is in the area for the BUTTON movement in the socket area and has about 2-4 mm. Switch arrangement with a changeover switch, in particular a light switch, thermostat switch or shutter switch, a double frame with two receptacles and an electromechanical changeover switch drive claims 1 until 21 , wherein the toggle switch is accommodated in one of the two receptacles and the actuator module of the electromechanical toggle switch drive and the toggle switch are each accommodated in a receptacle and the toggle switch comprises a rocker switch which is connected to the coupling mechanism of the electromechanical toggle switch drive. Switch arrangement with a changeover switch, in particular KOMBI switch, with a free socket slot and an electromechanical changeover switch drive according to claims 1 until 21 , wherein the actuator module of the electromechanical toggle switch drive is accommodated in the socket receptacle and wherein the toggle switch comprises a button which is connected to the coupling mechanism of the electromechanical toggle switch drive.

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