DE212017000161U1 - System for automating the switching on, setting and / or switching off of one or more accessories for hobs - Google Patents

Abstract

Automation system (3) for automatically switching on, adjusting and / or switching off at least one accessory (2) for cooktops (1) according to the operating state of the cooktop (1) to which the accessory (2) is assigned, comprising: - at least one accessory (2 ) associated with a hob (1), wherein: - it is provided with at least one sensor means capable of detecting at least one physical quantity characteristic and indicative of the condition and activity of the hob (1); it controls and determines the switching on, adjustment and / or switching off of the accessory (2) according to the operating condition of the hob (1) detected by the sensor means, and the physical quantity: - object of detectable discrepancies between the resting state and the Operating condition of the cooktop (1), - is clearly associable with, depends on and varies with the status of the cooktop (1), - directly indicative of the cooktop (1); r is the activity of the hob (1), characterized in that the automation system (3) further comprises: - at least one processing and control unit capable of processing the signals of the sensor means provided with reception / Transmitting means, storage means, wherein one or more reference values and one or more operating instructions are preset and stored, a suitable algorithm capable of processing acquired data and comparing it with the one or more reference values; - data transfer means; - at least one Data receiving unit, wherein switching on, adjusting and / or turning off the accessory (2) is determined and controlled by the processing and control unit according to the operating state of the hob (1) based on the operating instructions stored in the processing and control unit.

Description

The subject of the present invention is a system for automating the switching on, setting and / or switching off of accessories for hobs or the like.

The invention therefore falls within the field of automation of hobs and related accessories, especially in the field of household kitchens or the like.

There is no apparent extension of the application of the invention to other areas than home, such as home appliances. Industry, catering or in general to all those areas or applications that require a cooking appliance for food preparation.

A cooktop allows the cooking of food through a device that burns fuels of various kinds or uses electrical energy.

Currently, the most commonly used hobs are gas, electric or induction hobs and they are advantageously equipped with a variety of accessories that facilitate their use.

Such accessories may include, for example, suction hoods, lighting means, air exchange means, automated window fittings, or the like.

The problem to be solved concerns the automation of the various devices, in particular the activation, adjustment and / or deactivation of these accessories on the basis of the functionality of the hob to which they are associated.

Currently, switching on, adjusting and / or switching off the accessory is done manually via controls that are located on the same accessory or in the vicinity of the hob and / or its controls.

After the hob is switched on, the user continues to activate the various accessories.

Such a problem and disadvantage have long been known and felt, and the prior art solutions are based on the use of equipment and accessories that can communicate with one another.

Such solutions are offered by several manufacturers of hobs and accessories that offer a single package that allows to assist the user.

• - eine elektrische Verbindung, im Wesentlichen ein oder mehrere elektrische Kabel;
• - drahtlose Datenübertragung, wie z.B. drahtlos, Bluetooth, Hochfrequenz, Infrarotnetze oder dergleichen.

In such a case, the hob communicates with the accessory via:

• an electrical connection, essentially one or more electrical cables;
• wireless data transmission, such as wireless, Bluetooth, radio frequency, infrared networks or the like.

• - Halten der Bedienelemente des Zubehörteils in der Nähe desselben;
• - Platzieren der Bedienelemente des Zubehörteils in der Nähe des Bedienfeldes des Kochfelds, so dass der Benutzer sie beide leicht bedienen kann;
• - Integrieren der Bedienelemente des Zubehörteils in das Bedienfeld des Kochfelds.

The solutions provide several constructive systems, including:

• - holding the controls of the accessory in the vicinity of the same;
• Placing the controls of the accessory near the control panel of the hob so that the user can easily operate both;
• - Integrate the controls of the accessory into the control panel of the hob.

Such systems do not achieve actual automation but provide the user with control and adaptation of the operating parameters of both devices (cooktop and accessory).

In fact, the user interacts with a single control area from which he / she can control the functions and operating parameters of the various accessories and the cooktop.

In addition, the solutions using wireless data transmission means provide all appliances (cooktop and accessories) from the same electronics so that they are able to interconnect smoothly; For example, if the hob uses Bluetooth data transmission, the accessory or accessories must also use Bluetooth systems.

This variant, which also does not automate the combination of cooktop and accessory, which further requires user-independent control, is limited to using products from the same manufacturer or electronics.

This reduces the user's freedom of choice and restricts his / her preferences and possibilities.

For example, the user may prefer a particular model of extractor hood that unfortunately does not work with the hob and its electronics and has an interface can, because they use different software and / or communication protocols.

In this case, interface means must be established that are able to communicate all devices with each other, which entails increased costs and the potential for compatibility and interoperability disadvantages between different models and devices.

Alternatively, there are accessories capable of determining the activity of the cooktop, for example by detecting the presence of cooking fumes or vapors, and switching on or off based on the activity of the cooktop.

Such a solution obviously has the disadvantage of activating the accessory only after the smoke or vapors have already spread in the environment, causing discomfort or inconvenience.

The solutions proposed in the prior art therefore do not allow automation of switching on, setting and / or switching off the hob-accessory combination, which are independently controlled by the user.

Also, as illustrated, some systems limit the choice of end user, interior decorator, or interior designer by reducing such possible combinations.

The main object of the present invention is to obviate the drawbacks described above by providing a system capable of activating, adjusting and / or deactivating accessories for cooktops or the like on the basis of the functionality of the cooktop to which they are assigned to automate.

Another object of the present invention, at least for one or more embodiments, is to provide an automation system that assists the user in using a cooktop.

A further object of the present invention is, at least for one or more embodiments, to provide an automation system capable of providing compatibility, interoperability and communication between cooktop appliances and appliances using electronic or data networking networks that are different from each other , to improve.

It is a further object of the present invention, at least for one or more embodiments, to provide an automation system that provides the user with greater freedom in selecting components and accessories for cooktops. Another object of the present invention, at least for one or more embodiments, is to activate the accessory for hobs immediately upon receiving information about the state change thereof.

These and other objects, which will become apparent hereinafter, are achieved by an automation system which is set forth in the following description and appended claims, which are incorporated in and constitute the same description.

Other features of the present invention will be better understood from the following description of a preferred embodiment, in accordance with the claims, and illustrated by way of non-limiting example only showing a schematic representation of an accessory provided with a cooking hob, which is equipped with the automation system according to the present invention, according to a possible embodiment variant.

The features of the invention will now be described with reference to the references in the drawing.

It is also to be understood that each dimensional and spatial term (such as "bottom", "top", "inside", "outside", "front", "rear", vertical, horizontal and the like) refers to the position, according to which the elements are arranged substantially under real conditions.

For purposes of simplicity of description, for purposes of simplicity of description, the term cooktop will be understood to mean any type of cooktop, be it fuel, gas, electricity, induction or the like, while the term accessory is to be understood as any device associated with a cooktop can be, which is suitable for improving the conditions of use or the conditions of the kitchen space, such as suction hoods, lighting means, acoustic means, air treatment units or the like.

In general, accessory is therefore to be understood as a device whose activity status should change when the activity status of at least one cooktop changes.

The system 3 According to the present invention, the automatic switching on, setting and / or switching off enables at least one accessory 2 for hobs 1 according to the operating state of the hob 1 to which this accessory is assigned. If, for example, the hob 1 turned on by the user, the system allows 3 the activation of one or more accessories 2 based on the operating instructions and guidelines previously defined by the manufacturer or programmed by the same user.

These operating instructions include those for the activation, operation and control of the accessory 2 required information.

In the description, the term assigned to be understood both as an accessory that was originally set up and combined by the manufacturer with the hob, and as an accessory that can be equipped later with the hob and combined.

• - mindestens ein Zubehörteil 2, das einem Kochfeld 1 zugeordnet ist;
• - mindestens ein Sensormittel, das angepasst ist, um mindestens eine physikalische Größe zu erfassen, die charakteristisch und indikativ für den Status und die Aktivität des Kochfelds 1 ist;
• - mindestens eine Verarbeitungs- und Steuereinheit, die in der Lage ist, die Signale der Sensormittel zu verarbeiten, und die mit geeigneten Sende- / Empfangsmitteln ausgestattet ist;
• - geeignete Datenübertragungsmittel;
• - mindestens eine Datenempfangseinheit, die dem mindestens einen Zubehörteil 2 zugeordnet ist.

The system 3 according to the present invention comprises:

• - at least one accessory 2 that a hob 1 assigned;
• at least one sensor means adapted to detect at least one physical quantity characteristic and indicative of the status and activity of the cooktop 1 is;
• - at least one processing and control unit capable of processing the signals of the sensor means and equipped with suitable transmitting / receiving means;
• - suitable data transmission means;
• - At least one data receiving unit, the at least one accessory 2 assigned.

The system 3 may further comprise one or more actuator means which comprise the accessory 2 enable or disable when the accessory 2 not provided with it.

The data transmission means connect the sensor means to the processing and control unit and may comprise electrical or wireless connections (wireless, bluetooth, radio frequency or the like).

The data receiving unit provides the processing and control unit with the accessory 2 In particular, the data receiving unit receives the signals / commands issued by the processing and control unit and transmits them to the accessory 2 , in particular to its control unit.

The data receiving unit communicates with the processing and control unit via electrical or wireless connections (wireless, Bluetooth, radio frequency or the like) and may advantageously be incorporated into the accessory 2 be integrated.

The system 3 may also be a container body 30 comprising at least the processing and control unit is housed.

• - in einem Behälterkörper 30 untergebracht sein (siehe );
• - außerhalb des Behälterkörpers 30 positioniert sein (die Sensormittel kommunizieren Daten, die durch die Datenübertragungsmittel erfasst wurden).

The sensor means can:

• - in a container body 30 be housed (see );
• - outside the container body 30 be positioned (the sensor means communicate data detected by the data transmission means).

The processing and control unit is advantageously equipped with storage means, wherein one or more reference values and one or more operating instructions are stored, and with suitable software or a suitable algorithm capable of processing the acquired data and with one or more Compare reference values.

The reference values and the operating instructions can be entered, preset and subsequently changed, for example by the manufacturer or the user.

When the detected value deviates from the reference value by a certain amount, the processing and control unit sends a control signal to the accessory through the transmitting / receiving means 2 out.

The size of the reference value (s) shall be defined and specified so that the state of the hob and its possible different operating conditions (on, off or delivered power output) can be determined and distinguished.

The accessory 2 receives, processes and / or decodes the control signal via the data receiving unit and executes the operating instructions contained therein or associated therewith.

In particular, the control signal may be based on the operating conditions of the hob 1 , the accessory 2 switch on, adjust and / or switch off.

For example, assuming that it is the accessory 2 is a suction hood, the sensor recognizes when switching the hob 1 a change in the monitored physical quantity; the processing and control unit processes this change and, if it is higher than a reference value, outputs a specific turn-on control signal to the exhaust hood.

The hood receives and optionally decodes via the data receiving unit the turn-on control signal and activates according to the instructions contained in the signal or the instructions associated therewith and previously set.

In the first case, the power-on control signal indicates the value of the operating parameters with which the hood must be activated (e.g., engine speed, suction section opening, etc.). In the second case, the power up control signal informs the hood that it must turn on; In this case, the values of the operating parameters have been previously set and defined by the manufacturer or the user.

In the event of a shutdown control signal, the hood will, via the data receiving unit, decode and optionally decode the signal and disable it according to the instructions contained in the signal or the instructions associated therewith and previously set.

• - unterliegt erkennbaren Abweichungen zwischen dem Ruhezustand (Aus oder Standby) und dem Betriebszustand (Ein, gelieferte Leistungsabgabe) des Kochfeldes;
• - ist eindeutig dem Kochfeld zuordenbar, d.h. sie hängt vom Status des Kochfeldes ab,
• - weist direkt auf die Aktivität des Kochfeldes hin, d.h. sie wird nicht wesentlich von Faktoren außerhalb des Kochfeldes oder seines Betriebs beeinflusst, und ist so gewählt, dass sie unempfindlich gegenüber Faktoren außerhalb desselben ist.

The physical quantity that distinguishes and identifies the status and activity of the hob can be selected and determined based on the type of same hob. In particular, the physical size:

• - is subject to noticeable deviations between the idle state (off or standby) and the operating state (on, delivered power output) of the hob;
• - can be clearly assigned to the hob, ie it depends on the status of the hob,
• - indicates directly the activity of the cooktop, ie it is not significantly affected by factors outside the cooktop or its operation, and is chosen so that it is insensitive to factors external to it.

• - wenn es sich bei dem Kochfeld um ein elektrisches oder induktives Kochfeld handelt, kann diese Größe durch den elektrischen Strom oder die von dem Kochfeld aufgenommene Leistung identifiziert werden;
• - wenn es sich bei dem Kochfeld um Gas handelt, kann die Größe mit dem Durchsatz des Brenngases oder mit der Position der Knöpfe, die die Kocher und deren Intensität regeln, identifiziert werden.

For example:

• - if the hob is an electric or inductive hob, this size can be identified by the electric current or power consumed by the hob;
• - if the hob is gas, the size can be identified with the flow rate of the fuel gas or with the position of the buttons that control the cookers and their intensity.

In fact, the quantities (electrical current or power, fuel gas flow rate) characterize the activity of the hob, i. they are closely linked to the heat output developed in the heat generation zone.

From the examples given, which are not intended to be exhaustive, it can be assumed that the measured quantity should essentially be a direct and clear indication of the condition and activity of the hob, i. that it is not essentially influenced and changed by external factors.

The control and measurement of this physical quantity enables accurate and accurate monitoring of the operation of the hob and allows the reduction or elimination of false alarms due to the presence and conditioning of external factors (e.g., heat sources located near the hob).

It should be noted that the physical quantity, as will be seen below, can be advantageously controlled and measured before (i.e., upstream) the cooktop, thereby avoiding any change in the detected data.

By "upstream" is meant that the heat output of the cooktop provided in the heat-generating zone (electric plate, cooker, burner, induction plate, etc.) is determined by measuring the amperage or electric power or flow of the fuel gas.

The measurement of these quantities is advantageously carried out in the vicinity of the (electric or gas) supply or adjusting means, which are known to be arranged in front of the heat generating zone (ie in front of the hob).

This measurement is therefore difficult to influence and / or change by external factors, since both the current or the electric power as well as the fuel gas flow are quantities which are directly related to the activity of the hob and thus heavy influenced and / or changed by external factors.

For example, measuring the air temperature near the hob is not directly and unambiguously an indicator of the activity of the hob because it is modifiable and changeable by external factors such as proximity to a heat source (electric range, microwave oven, etc.) ; the measurement of the temperature could therefore lead to false alarms and the accessory 2 activate even if the hob is switched off.

Nothing prevents the system of the present invention from doing so in a variety of ways Equipped with sensors, each of which serves to measure and monitor a specific physical quantity; this allows better accuracy and control of the system, reducing or eliminating possible false alarms.

For example, temperature sensors, flame sensors, such as thermocouples, thermopiles, pyrometers or the like can be used.

In the case of an electric cooktop, the control of the temperature of the plates may be added to control the received electrical current / power; If there is a small current dispersion sensed by the current sensor (possibly a sufficient condition to consider the hob as turned on), the temperature sensed by the plates confirms whether or not the cooktop is operating and possibly what level of power it provides (ref Generally, the operation of a cooktop can vary between a minimum power and a maximum power level).

In this case, the processing and control unit takes into account both data (electrical current and temperature) to determine whether the hob is in operation and to activate the accessory or not.

Depending on the type of sensor used or the type of application, the system can 3 be equipped with an analog to digital signal conversion unit to discretize an analog signal and obtain a binary signal.

In addition, according to possible design variants, once the accessory is activated, the processing and control unit may further adjust its operating parameters based on the physical magnitude values sensed after the hob is turned on.

For example, in the case of an electric cooktop, the processing and control unit adjusts the speed of the extractor hood according to the power consumption of the cooktop.

The system according to the present invention is also advantageously applicable to existing hobs.

The application of the system of the present invention to an induction hob associated with a suction hood serving as an accessory will now be described by way of example and without limitation.

In this case, the monitored physical quantity is the current or electric power required by the hob, and the sensor detects the absorption of the electric current / the electric power; the sensor may therefore include voltmeters, ammeters, inductive sensors, capacitive sensors, resistive sensors, Hall effect sensors, amperometric transformers, Rogowski coils, or the like. According to a possible constructional variant, the system according to the present invention may be plugged into the socket to which the hob is connected ("upstream" or "upstream") in order to directly control the electrical power required by the hob ,

• - es in die Steckdose einsteckbar und an diese ankoppelbar ist;
• - es den Netzstecker des Kochfeldes aufnimmt und mit Strom versorgt.

The system may be installed by a pre-onset (ie upstream) of the cooktop and is advantageously configured such that:

• - It is plugged into the socket and can be coupled to this;
• - It picks up the mains plug of the hob and supplies it with power.

In particular, the container body 30 be provided with means for coupling to the electrical outlet and means for coupling with the plug to ensure the passage of electricity, and also record therein the corresponding electrical power or power sensor means.

The system, thus located between the electric power source and the cooktop, is able to determine the electric current / energy required and absorbed by the cooktop (as the electric current / energy indicates the condition to the cooktop).

This structural variant allows the installation and use of the system according to the present invention on new or existing cooktops, avoiding complex electrical connections or cutting and connecting the power cables of the cooktop.

According to possible different constructive variants, the system according to the invention can be connected in series or in parallel with the power supply means of the hob.

The sensor transmits the acquired data to the processing and control unit which, through the algorithm, processes the data and compares it with the reference values to give the hood commands and / or operating instructions.

If the detected current / power value is greater than the previously stored threshold, the processing unit outputs an on-control signal to the hood.

The hood activates and sucks air according to the preset operating modes and parameters, e.g. the speed of the engine or the amount of intake air (e.g., the hood turns on the lighting means and operates in first gear).

These parameters can be adjusted and modified according to the needs or preferences of the user.

When the sensed current / power value is again below the pre-stored threshold, the processing unit outputs a turn-off signal to the hood, which remains off until the received current / power value exceeds the threshold.

According to possible constructive variants beyond the processing and control unit can adjust the operating parameters of the hood according to the power absorbed by the hob / power.

For example, the more electric current / power is absorbed, the higher the speed of the motor of the hood to extract more air; An increase in power consumption / power is indeed an indicator of an increase in the number of digesters in operation, and thus a greater amount of potentially generated smoke and steam.

The processing and control unit may be provided with a series of reference values, each indicating a particular state of the hob: off, only one cooker on, two cookers on, three cookers on, etc., or indicate the consumption of a particular cooker to judge whether the largest or the smallest cooker is switched on.

These reference values allow an accurate and fully automatic adaptation of the accessory to the needs of the user.

Alternatively, the system may be equipped with additional and suitable sensors to determine how many and which cookers are still active by adjusting the operating parameters of the extractor hood.

In this case, in fact, the processing and control unit not only takes into account the power / power consumption but also the number of active cookers and can thus set the suction hood more effective and efficient.

Finally, regardless of the state of the hob, the user does not hinder the intervention in switching on, adjusting or switching off the hood or the accessory or adjusting the operating parameters of the hood or, in general, of the accessory independently of one another.

The illustrated is expandable to various accessories for cooktops with appliances within the reach of those skilled in the art, such as e.g. in addition to suction hoods lighting means, air change means, automated window fittings or the like. For example, in the case of automated window hardware, the automation system of the present invention interacts and cooperates with the actuators that control the opening and closing of the window hardware.

Such an accessory may also be an air handling unit adapted to provide environmental parameters such as temperature, relative and / or absolute humidity capable of satisfying the thermo-hygrometric well-being in the kitchen space.

• - Bestimmen der charakteristischen und indikativen physikalischen Größe des spezifischen Kochfelds;
• - Bestimmen des Sensors, der zum Messen und Erfassen der physikalischen Größe geeignet ist;
• - Verarbeiten der erfassten Daten und Vergleichen mit einem Referenzwert;
• - Aktivieren, Einstellen und / oder Deaktivieren eines oder mehrerer mit dem Kochfeld verbundener Zubehörteile gemäß dem Betriebszustand des Kochfelds auf der Grundlage von voreingestellten Betriebsanweisungen und Richtlinien.

In short, the essential general features of the automation system according to the present invention can be summarized as follows:

• Determining the characteristic and indicative physical size of the specific hob;
• Determining the sensor suitable for measuring and detecting the physical quantity;
• Processing the acquired data and comparing with a reference value;
• Activation, adjustment and / or deactivation of one or more accessories connected to the hob according to the operating state of the hob, based on preset operating instructions and guidelines.

It is clear that in the practical embodiment of the invention, several modifications and other variants may be provided, all of which fall under the same inventive concept; All the various components and details described above can also be replaced by technically equivalent elements.

For example, the automation system according to the present invention can also be applied to gas hobs.

In this case, the monitored physical quantity is identifiable with the flow rate of the fuel gas, either by the position of the buttons controlling the cookers or by the presence of flames.

The sensor may thus include optical means, position sensing means, flow or flow sensors, flame sensors, thermocouples, temperature sensors, thermopiles, pyrometers or the like.

Once the physical quantity is determined and measured, the operation of the automation system operates according to the one previously described.

Other design variants are feasible and derivable for the skilled person, without thereby limiting the scope of the present invention.

For example, the processing and control unit of the automation system 3 correspond to those of the hob or its associated accessory, these devices are conveniently equipped with processing and control units.

• - unabhängig und dediziert, unabhängig von denen des Zubehörteils 2 und / oder dem Kochfeld 1;
• - bestehend aus und entsprechend dem Kochfeld 1;
• - bestehend aus und entsprechend dem Zubehörteil 2.

The system according to the invention can thus provide a processing and control unit:

• - independent and dedicated, regardless of the accessory 2 and / or the hob 1 ;
• - consisting of and according to the hob 1 ;
• - consisting of and according to the accessory 2 ,

In the last two cases, the intelligence of the automation system is and remains 3 in the electronics of the hob 1 or the accessory 2 , In particular, besides managing the operating parameters of the accessory 2 or the hob 1 , the processing and control unit of the accessory 2 or the hob 1 equipped with the means previously described, such as transceivers, storage means, algorithms to perform the functions and operations of the automation system according to the present invention.

The processing and control unit then communicates with the sensor means and operates and operates as shown.

Moreover, according to a possible embodiment, the system according to the present invention can send the data acquired by the sensor means and / or processed by the processing and control unit to a server or to a remote device. This variant makes it possible to store and / or remotely control the status of the hob, to check its operation, and optionally to send notification, warning, alarm or similar signals, e.g. SMS (Short Message Service), e-mails or the like to process.

Claims (11)

Automation system (3) for automatically switching on, adjusting and / or switching off at least one accessory (2) for cooktops (1) according to the operating state of the cooktop (1) to which the accessory (2) is assigned, comprising: - at least one accessory (2 ) associated with a hob (1); wherein: it is provided with at least one sensor means adapted to detect at least one physical quantity characteristic and indicative of the condition and activity of the cooktop (1); it controls and determines the switching on, adjustment and / or switching off of the accessory (2) according to the operating state of the hob (1) detected by the sensor means; and wherein the physical quantity: - is subject to detectable deviations between the idle state and the operating state of the hob (1); - is clearly associable with the hob (1), depends on and varies with its status; - is directly indicative of the activity of the hob (1); characterized in that the automation system (3) further comprises: - at least one processing and control unit capable of processing the signals of the sensor means provided with receiving / transmitting means, storage means, one or more reference values and one or more operating instructions are preset and stored, a suitable algorithm capable of processing acquired data and comparing it with the one or more reference values; - data transmission means; - at least one data receiving unit; wherein switching on, adjusting and / or turning off the accessory (2) is determined and controlled by the processing and control unit according to the operating condition of the hob (1) based on the operating instructions stored in the processing and control unit. Automation system (3) after Claim 1 , wherein the processing and control unit may correspond to that of the hob (1), wherein the hob (1) is provided therewith. Automation system (3) after Claim 1 wherein the processing and control unit may correspond to that of the accessory (2), the accessory (2) being provided therewith. An automation system (3) according to the preceding claims, wherein the automation system (3) further comprises a container body (30), wherein at least the processing and control unit is accommodated. Automation system (3) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the receiving unit can be positioned on the accessory (2). Automation system (3) according to one of the preceding Claims 1 to 5 wherein the cooktop (1) is an electric cooktop and the physical quantity is identifiable with the electric current received by the cooktop or the power consumed by the cooktop. Automation system (3) according to one of the preceding Claims 1 to 5 wherein the cooktop (1) is an induction cooktop and the physical quantity is identifiable with the electric current received by the cooktop or the power consumed by the cooktop. Automation system (3) according to one of the preceding Claims 1 to 5 wherein the hob (1) is a fuel gas hob and the physical quantity is identifiable with the fuel gas flow rate or with the position of the cooker controlling buttons and their intensity. Automation system (3) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the accessory (2) comprises a suction hood or the like. Automation system (3) according to one of the preceding Claims 1 to 8th wherein the accessory (2) comprises illumination means or the like. Automation system (3) according to one of the preceding Claims 1 to 8th wherein the accessory (2) comprises an air handling unit.

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