EA040240B1 - DECORATIVE COVERS AND KEYS FOR WIRING SYSTEM COMPONENTS - Google Patents

Description

The field of technology to which the invention belongs

The present invention relates to decorative plates covering wall junction boxes for wiring system components, including switches, relays and AC outlets, as well as switch control keys.

State of the art

Very well known are the decorative plates or frames of switches, relays and AC outlets, including decorative keys, which are used to turn on/off household electrical appliances such as lamps, hot water boilers, air conditioners, heaters, and other electrical equipment in homes. , offices, public buildings, enterprises, hotels, restaurants, etc. The well-known decorative plates, panels, frames and key covers are molded from various plastics and come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Such decorations are inexpensive, and many known covers and keys are made in white or shades thereof, such as light beige, but other colors or shades may also be used.

Other notable decorative covers are combinations of tinted glass frames with plastic molded keys. The cost of such combination covers is quite high and they are rarely used in new buildings mainly because of their high price.

Architects would like to use such decorative glass-framed covers, but are forced to abandon them due to budgetary constraints.

The main reason for the increased cost of these products is the manufacturing cost of cutting and polishing the sides of the glass or crystal frame, which is usually square or rectangular in shape, but most of the increased cost is associated with cutting an internal square or rectangular opening for the AC outlet or switch keys or their combinations.

Such an opening is machined using a rotating diamond head controlled by the movement of the XY table, however, the four corners of the internal opening remain rounded, depending on the diameter of the grinding head. Cutting accurate right angles with conventional equipment is nearly impossible or too costly as it would require an extremely thin head, or it would be necessary to cut corners in multiple steps with a rotating cutting tool.

Clearly defined square corners are aesthetically necessary and this is achieved by using thin, molded plastic frames that provide the necessary square edges and acceptable internal corners. Molded square or rectangular bezels provide a decorative border for the outlets and each switch key, but they protrude from the flat surface of the cover. A solution to this problem is needed.

Electric networks and wiring components for residential and office premises are structurally different from the components of an automated control system, in which power on / off is carried out using switches, usually installed in wall electrical boxes, and power for home automation system components is supplied through relays installed in cabinets electrical equipment. The transition from wall boxes to electrical cabinets is due to strict rules, laws, and building codes that prohibit the introduction of low voltage control wires into wall boxes containing mains wiring components and/or AC mains wires.

Providing power from the main or auxiliary electrical cabinet through the automation system relay requires the use of control panels or buttons/keys to control the operation of the relays in the cabinets. The automation system relay uses a low DC voltage and is controlled by the bus line. As a result, commonly used standard switches are being replaced by control keys providing control signals, including radio frequency signals or optical signals, and well-known rocker or push-button switches are being replaced by touch pads or keypads.

This is a fundamental change in structured electrical systems, including interior decoration issues. It is known that touch panels and keypads have a generally flat surface, in particular touch panels comprise a flat glass plate. Such glass panels pose problems for uniform finish and color matching, so that even if the panels can be made to match the bezel dimensions of standard wiring system components, the final appearance may not be satisfactory.

It would be desirable, both economically and aesthetically, to provide low-cost glass decorative panels and keys that can be produced in standard sizes, colors and shapes and that are suitable for manual switches, combination (hybrid) switches ( hybrid switch), power outlets, touch panels, all of which will have similar flat surfaces, as well as new design and wiring components in combinations that are pleasing to the eye.

US Pat. No. 7,649,727 proposes a novel concept in which a single pole dual throw relay (SPDT relay) is connected to a commonly used SPDT switch or to a DPDT switch. .Double Pole Dual Throw), resulting in the ability to turn on / off the user of electrical household appliances or lamps directly using the switch, installed in the usual way, and remotely using the controller of the home automation system. SPDT and DPDT switches are also referred to as two-position or four-position switches, respectively.

Кроме того, в патентах US № 7639907, 7864500, 7973647, 8041221, 8148921, 8170722, 8175463, 8269376, 8331794, 8331795, 8340527, 8344668, 8384249, 8441824, 8442792, 8742892, 8930158, 9018803, 9036,58, 9219358, 9257251 and 9281147 discloses controls, connectors, switches, relays and their accessories for home automation systems for controlling the operation of electrical household appliances using additional devices, such as SPDT and DPDT relays or current consumption sensors, radio frequency identification system tags (RFID tags, from the English Radio Frequency IDentification) for load identification and for controlling the operation of electrical household appliances using combination switches, including combination switches controlled by relays with mechanical interlock.

The above US Pat. It is well known that switches, keys, push buttons and toggle switches, as well as entire assemblies, including AC outlets, are attached with mechanical fixing means and/or screws and closed with a decorative cover, with the switch keys passing through the central opening and actuating by pressing or flipping a control.

The above patents and many pending applications in other countries disclose additions or combinations of switches and/or power outlets that are intended essentially for advanced residential or other building automation systems. However, they hardly disclose the construction or method of providing cheap decorative panels and keys made of glass or crystal or other molded flat decorative panels, and thus there is a need for improved panels, frames and keys that have a modern view in interiors.

Disclosure of invention

Accordingly, the main object of the present invention is to provide decorative keys, panels and frames made of clear or tinted sheet glass or crystal or molded using tinted transparent glass reminiscent of plastics, including molding keys for manual switches, combination (hybrid) switches, switch assemblies - relay and molding of AC outlets so that they are the same color or shade as the keys. The term receptacle covers low-voltage and utility power receptacles, and other connectors in the form of an attachable device not exceeding the dimensions of a commonly used mechanical switch or AC mains receptacle, which is specified as a standard mechanical switch and a standard mains receptacle. .

Known standard switches are installed in standard electrical wall boxes, such as known 2x4" or 4x4" wall boxes used in the USA, or 60 mm round boxes used in Europe, or other square or rectangular electrical boxes used in Europe, Australia or China, or new designs with other dimensions to fit a variety of pre-set AC switches and household electrical outlets.

The decorative panels preferably also include decorative covers for communication network connectors, such as known RJ-45 connectors for connecting routers, printers and other PC peripherals and/or for connecting other low voltage devices connected via audio connectors, antenna cable connectors or satellite antenna connectors. and so on. In this way, the design and color uniformity of all components of the wiring system is ensured, whether it is an AC network, a computer network, a cable television network, and combinations thereof indoors.

The term outlet as used in this specification and claims refers to AC or DC power outlets, computer network outlets, telephone network outlets, audio jacks, TV antenna and cable television network connectors, and others.

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The term flat surface of a receptacle refers to a receptacle having a square or rectangular front surface aligned with the entire flat surface of the panel or frame.

Another important practical goal of the present invention is to provide low-cost decorative panels, frames and key covers for combination switches and power outlets installed in a smart mounting box disclosed in US patent No. 9219358.

The term combo switch is used in this specification and in the formula to refer to a relay-switch or mechanical interlock combination used for automation systems disclosed in the above US patents, including touch panels disclosed in US Pat. No. 8,742,892, as identical clear or tinted panels. made of tinted glass or transparent plastics to which paint is applied by screen printing, or other painted surfaces of other colorless transparent materials, especially cut from a sheet of glass or finishing (decorative) crystal to obtain a square or rectangular shape corresponding to the areas for gluing and pads of the bases (working plates) of the keys.

The terms trim/insert are used in this specification and in the claims to refer to a cut or molded decorative rectangular plate of glass or crystal, or a molded plastic plate such as clear or tinted acrylic or polycarbonate materials.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a combination switch having such a structure, in which various keys such as flat push and rock keys can be integrated, and for which decorative covers and frames of different designs and colors now available on the market can be freely matched. , and are regularly developed and marketed by electrical switch manufacturers.

Accordingly, the terms flat key and flat push key are used in the present description and in the formula to indicate the flat keys of a combination switch operated by pressing the key surface anywhere on it, as well as the flat keys of a manual rocker or toggle switch operated by pressing a specified (indicated) push button zone.

The term rounded key refers to a molded key design having a rounded surface that is aesthetically in harmony with the surrounding rounded molded frame.

It should be emphasized that rounded shapes are pleasing to the eye.

Thus, the present invention provides a significant improvement to the smart back box decorative panel and solves the problems that these trims must fit into the design of many AC outlets and switches on the market and match the colors and designs of the panels.

To control the operation of lamps and household electrical appliances, two types of switches are commonly used: single-pole switches in one direction (SPST from the English. Single Pole-Single Throw) and single-pole switches in two directions (SPDT, from the English. Single Pole-Double Throw). The SPST switch simply opens and closes the circuit, while the SPDT switch toggles the output terminals. SPDT switches are used to provide an on/off switch for a given load, such as a luminaire, from two different locations, such as two hall or room entrances.

In cases where it is necessary to use three or more switches to turn on / off one lamp in the hall or in the room, two-pole switches in two directions (DPDT, from the English. Dual Pole-Dual Throw) are used. A DPDT switch, or a plurality of such switches, is connected in a predetermined crossover configuration between the two SPDT switches described above. DPDT switches are also listed as four-position, forward-cross or reversing switches.

It is well known that two SPDT switches with one or more reversing DPDT switches connected to form continuous trunks allow each switch to control the load regardless of the state of the other switches.

Therefore, any switch connected to such a configuration of SPDT and/or DPDT switches will turn the connected luminaire on/off regardless of the state of the other switches. This also means that there is no defined on or off position for the buttons/keys of any connected switches, and load switching is accomplished by moving the button/key to its opposite position, for which push-and-pull keys are preferred.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a decorative panel and a key with indicators indicating the need to press/release the keys of the combination switches regardless of the position of the key, and indicating the position of pressing the push or button.

- 3 040240 a key that remains in the same plane with the surface of the frame or panel in its original position.

Another object of the present invention is to allow the connection of a DPDT relay for remote on/off of a lamp or other household appliance that is connected to manual SPDT switches, and to form more complex switching circuits that comprise two SPDT switches and one or more DPDT switches, wherein all of these switches use the same flat keys, flush with the decorative covers of these switches.

SPDT and DPDT switches of known home automation systems, connected in chains or in cascade, must accurately detect the on/off state of an electrical appliance such as a lamp in order to provide correct control commands, and such data related to a given circuit transmitted in controller, must contain the amount of current consumed, the amount of power consumed, or information about the state of the device, as described in US patent No. 8269376.

For this reason, another important object of the present invention is to introduce into each combination switch and into the power socket an AC value sensor to determine the on state of the appliance and to control each key by pressing its surface as indicated by indicators.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a key having the same shape and dimensions for use in toggle mode by repeatedly pressing anywhere on the key surface, or in flip mode by pressing one of the opposite flat key pads, in accordance with indications of indicators indicating the state of the switch and the pad that must be pressed to change the state from on to off, or vice versa.

The status of keys (appliances), including lighting fixtures remotely controlled by a home automation controller, requires the key indicators to show the same state whether they are used in a manual switch, combination switch, switch combination and/or in a relay that does not have a key. The indicators must show the same state for all keys of SPDT and DPDT cascaded switches, manual switches, combination switches and switch combinations to be operated simultaneously to indicate the overall status (on or off), and it is enough to switch one key or relay to keep the indication of all switches in the cascaded circuit.

Hereinafter, the home automation system controller is a display with control buttons, touch icons or a touch screen and diagrams, and is similar to the video intercom terminal and/or the vending terminal described in the above applications and US patents.

The term combination switch is used in the present description and in the formula to indicate a hybrid combination of switch and relay, with the manual switch or relay being selected from the group consisting of SPST Latching Relay, SPDT Relay, DPDT Relay, Reversing DPDT Relay and SPDT Relay. switch, a DPDT switch, and a reversing DPDT switch configured to be inserted into a back box, operated by a flat push button according to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and comprising any other known mechanical SPST, SPDT, or DPDT switches operated by a flat push buttons according to the present invention.

The term combined SPST switch refers to a single switching device for controlling the operation of a given load by direct switching by the user or remotely.

The term combined DPDT switch refers to a single switching device with two poles. Such a switch is used, for example, to control the operation of a load in a room with high humidity, such as, for example, a bathroom, by switching, directly by the user or remotely, two poles of the load connected to the phase and neutral wires of the AC mains.

The terms reversing combo switch, cross combo switch, and reversing combo DPDT switch refer to a switching device for a given load that switches between on and off states with a reversing combo switch and with at least one manual SPDT switch and/or with the help of intermediate n manual DPDT switches that are connected in a cascaded dual trunk circuit, each of the connected switches being able to operate a given load or toggle it between on and off states while simultaneously controlling all of the switch indicators/relays.

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The main object of the present invention is the introduction of a decorative cover into an AC outlet in the form of a plug-in device similar to the self-locking design of a combination switch inserted into a mating part of an intelligent junction box disclosed in US patent No. 9219358, which contains at least one of the optical a transceiver and RFID antenna for exchanging optical or RF signals with mating plugs containing an optical transceiver or RFID antenna.

An optical transceiver and/or an RFID antenna and/or an identification master switch is inserted into a hole or opening in an AC plug-in socket through a projecting part of the inner cover of the smart back box of the present invention, as will be explained below in the description of the preferred embodiment. inventions.

The term spring component or tangible key components refers to a flexural spring or a molded part of a structure that provides a spring action, or a key containing a spring, or a key actuated by a spring, or a molded structure of a component acting as a spring, or any combination of a spring or structure associated with a key switch and/or a combination switch and/or a latching relay as described in US Pat.

The term pin in the description below and in the claims refers to pins, usually pins of connectors, for example, an 8-pin connector containing a plug and socket. The term pin as used herein refers to low-voltage or high-voltage circuit pins having a flat, round, or other cross-sectional shape for connecting a junction box to wiring system components such as a power outlet and a switch.

The term connector, as used in the specification and claims below, refers to a pin or socket that together provide electrical connection to the components of the electrical wiring system to the junction box.

Brief description of the drawings

The above and other objects and features of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the preferred embodiments thereof with reference to the accompanying drawings, which show:

in fig. 1A-1D are perspective views showing the installation and assembly of prior art wiring system components, the prior art decorative cover and keys disclosed in the above US Patents, and the well known glass cover;

in fig. 2A-2B are perspective views of elements of on/off (two-slot) back boxes housing a power outlet, two SPST combo switches, and a SPDT or DPDT switch combination (manual and combo) of the preferred embodiment of the present invention;

in fig. 2D, 2E is a perspective view of an example of the use of an extended cut-out decorative glass plate for a key and frame;

in fig. 3A is a rear view of various combination switches and AC outlets of the present invention;

in fig. 3B, 3C are perspective views of disassembled and reassembled elements of three switch-relay combinations or interlocked combination switches of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, including the glass elements of the decorative covers and keys;

in fig. 4A, 4B are perspective views of elements of a disassembled and reassembled assembly of a hybrid switch and an AC outlet in a three-position junction box, including elements of decorative covers and keys;

in fig. 4C-4D are perspective views illustrating the transmission of optical signals and RFID signals between AC power plugs and receptacles, including attaching an RFID tag to a prior art plug;

in fig. 5A-5B are exploded and assembled perspective views of combined SPDT switches and manual switches (three in total) in the smart junction box of the present invention for cascading combined SPDT and DPDT switches, mechanical switches, or switch-relay combinations of the present invention, including rear view, and a push button in the wire slots, with the assemblies covered by a molded decorative plastic frame and buttons;

in fig. 6A, 6B are perspective views illustrating the versatility of extended bezels and keys for four way back boxes in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention;

in fig. 7A-7B are perspective views of six-way back boxes illustrating the unlimited possibilities of the smart boxes of the present invention for mounting an entire line of AC outlets used in different countries or regions of the world in one and

- 5 040240 in the same case, closed with molded plastic and cut-out glass frames and keys, with embedded RFID tags and optical ports;

in fig. 8A-8B are perspective views of eight-way back boxes illustrating the unlimited possibilities of the smart boxes of the present invention for mounting an entire line of AC outlets used in different countries or regions of the world in the same housing enclosed by molded plastic and cut-out glass bezels and keys with embedded RFID tags and optical ports;

in fig. 9 are perspective views showing various back boxes that can be installed vertically to mount the modified power outlets shown in FIG. 2B, 4A, 4B, and 6A-9 designed to mount in vertical boxes and show an example of a typical wall box for a three position mount box;

in fig. 10A-10D are exploded views of the touch screen designed to be identical in size and shape to those of the switch and receptacle assemblies shown in FIGS. 2A-9;

in fig. 10E, 10E are views of the assembled touch screen with 16 touch icons suitable for side-by-side mounting with decorative covers of the present invention;

in fig. 11A, 11B are perspective views of overprinted adhesive labels for applying and indicating touch points, along with decorative elements, images and names of touch icons according to the present invention, which can be selected and / or printed on labels by the user;

in fig. 12A-12D are sectional views of the push button spring when it is released, pressed in the center, pressed on the left and right ends;

in fig. 12E, 12G are perspective views illustrating the operation of the key spring and the disassembled assembly construction of the sequential keystroke combo switch according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention;

in fig. 13A to 13G are views illustrating steps of operation of the key spring of the combination switch shown in FIG. 12A-12E when pressed to lock and lock and when pressed to release according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

in fig. 14A-14G show stages of operation and perspective views of the key spring action of a flat glass mechanical switch, as well as an exploded view of the assembly of the present invention;

in fig. 15A-15D are perspective views of decorative covers and attachments to back boxes of the present invention;

in fig. 16A-16D are side views of glass and molded plastic keys for attaching to the key base (chassis plate) and decorative covers having identical thickness, and illustrating the attachment process so that the keys and covers can be replaced by the user;

in fig. 17 is a simplified electrical block diagram showing circuits of the US Pat.

Implementation of the invention

In FIG. 1A-1D show known electrical wall boxes in use in Europe and many other countries and regions, including the mounting frames, wires, and decorative frames or covers shown in FIG. 1A and 1B. In FIG. 1D also shows a decorative cover, consisting of a mounting frame and a front glass cover. In FIG. 1A-1B show the installation of switches and power outlets in known designs, which can be problematic.

The automation system devices and relays shown in FIG. 1А-1В, раскрыты в вышеуказанных патентах US № 7639907, 7649727, 7864500, 7973647, 8041221, 8148921, 8170722, 8175463, 8269376, 8331794, 8331795, 8340527, 8344668, 8384249, 8442792, 8594965, 8638087, 8639465, 8930158, 9281147 и in related patents and pending applications in other countries and regions.

Known power outlets, including the SPDT and DPDT switches disclosed in the above patents, also contain smart circuits for measuring, calculating and transmitting information about the power drawn by a given load or appliances through AC outlets and through switching circuits.

The SPDT or DPDT switches described in the above patents are connected to an SPDT relay, and each such switch contains a relay control circuit and a communication circuit for controlling the operation of a load through the relay and for transmitting the amount of current or power drawn by the connected load or appliance.

The communication circuits for controlling and transmitting power consumption information are selected from the group consisting of optical signal transmission circuits over a fiber optic cable or light guide, RF signal transmission circuits, line-of-sight IR signal transmission circuits, and bus line electrical signal transmission circuits.

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In FIG. 1A and 1B show known devices in which optical signals carrying control commands and information messages are transmitted via optical fibers connected in cascaded circuits. The term light guide is used in this specification to refer to a Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) cable, however, other fiber optic cables and IR and RF signals, including control signals, can be used to transmit control commands and information messages. transmitted over the low-voltage bus line through the command converter.

Known mounting frames (labeled 20F in FIGS. 1A-1B) are actually standard mounting frames used in Europe to mount standard SPST (on-off) switches, SPDT switches, or DPDT AC mains forward-cross (reversing) switches. , including sockets, using simple locking latches. As can be understood from FIG. 1A-1B, wiring switches and outlets is a lengthy process, prone to errors that can be made during installation.

A solution to reduce the number of wires and introduce a home automation system network is disclosed in US Pat.

Known structures shown in Figs. 1A-1D differ significantly from the proposed smart junction boxes, combined switches and sockets that transmit information about electricity consumption, including differences in the mechanical parts of their structures and connecting elements.

The only elements that are fundamentally similar are the decorative covers shown in FIG. 1A, 1B and the glass frame shown in FIG. 1D, which also shows a well-known decorative cover. The glass top looks nice, but it is expensive and therefore rarely used in new buildings due to its price, which does not fit into a limited budget. As already indicated in the description of the invention, the cost and unimportant appearance due to the shown plastic frame covering the edges of the internal opening are the main reasons for the limited use of flat and good looking wall devices, which are otherwise quite attractive to room designers.

In FIG. 2A shows a mounting box 20A for mounting two electrical combination switches H1, each equipped with guides 15 entering the slots 35 to guide the switch to the desired position, a ledge/bulge 14 for locking latching and stops 16 of the housing for fixing each switch with by means of the back box latch 34 when the combination switch H1 is inserted into position inside the box 20 by the guides 15 and the slots 35. The back box 20B is sized to replace the conventional socket box and frame shown in FIG. 1G.

The 20V junction box is sized to fit in a 2-position wall junction box used in Europe, however it can also be installed in a standard 4x2 inch wall box used in the US and attached with screws through the mounting holes 32 of Fig. . 2A.

Another back box 20D shown in FIG. 2B also mounts in a two-position square wall junction box, or a 4x2" rectangular box used in the US, or a 60mm round box (not shown) used in Europe. Many other wall boxes can also be used, having different lengths, widths and depths. All well-known wall boxes, including 60mm diameter round boxes for which the 20A two-position junction box is suitable, are made to standard and their price is usually low.

The framing fastening frames 20F shown in FIG. 1A, 1B are designed to be attached to three-position and four-position wall boxes, which will be discussed below. The plastic molded back box frames are also designed to attach to various wall boxes along with the H1, H2, H3 and H4 combo switches shown and the 20US, 20EP power outlets shown, as well as other outlets accessed through the 20-OA square opening and rectangular openings 30-OA-80-OA shown in FIG. 2A-9 and below will be discussed in detail.

The position of the decorative covers can be adjusted so that they are in the same plane with the wall surface, using their self-locking serrated protrusions (spikes) 33A of Fig. 15A-15D inserted into the four fixing sockets 33 (1-4) of the frames 31 of the junction boxes, which are shown at the four corners of the junction boxes of FIG. 2A, with tips 34A engaging mating pins 33A-1-33A-8 of FIG. 15A-15G.

The frame 31 of the back box 30A shown in FIG. 3A is a three-position junction box frame that is similar to the well-known and widely used mount frame 20F for fixing the wiring system components shown in FIG. 1A-1B, such as mechanical switches and relays used for lighting fixtures and widely used

- 7 040240 usable power outlets, and they are connected at their rear or side to power wires using screws or self-locking electrical terminals, as shown in known designs in FIG. 1A-1B.

Since the keys and frames of the present invention are also designed for use with the standard mechanical switches discussed below, it is another object of the present invention to develop new key designs that differ substantially from the commonly used rocker or toggle manual switch keys to include flat push or rotary keys. for use with flat panels without any surface disturbance and/or protruding keys.

Accordingly, the apparent difference between the back boxes shown in FIG. 2A-2B and known mounting frames of FIG. 1A-1B is that the rear side of the back boxes is provided with all the pins, sockets and terminals required for the self-locking combo switches and sockets shown in FIG. 2D, including the manual switches shown in FIG. 14A-14G.

Other differences are that the rear surfaces and construction of the combination switch and power outlet shown in FIG. 2D, the designs of which are shown in FIG. 2B-2D do not include the well-known electrical wire terminals, and are automatically locked by simply inserting a switch or socket into the 20A or 20B junction box disclosed in US Pat. No. 9,219,358.

As shown in FIG. 2D, the combination switches H1 (SPST), H2 (SPDT), H3 (DPST), and H4 (reversing DPDT) include an AC phase pin 18, a load pin 19, a coil pin C1, and a key indicator hole K1 through which passes the light emitted by the LED of the mounting boxes. As shown in FIG. 2D, a single 20W receptacle or dual 22W AC mains receptacles include, respectively, one 28 and two 28-1 and 28-1 phase pins, a neutral pin N, a GND pin socket for the ground pin G shown in FIG. 4A and an opening 23 for one sensor and two openings 23-1 and 23-2 for two sensors, optical, RFID, or both.

From the foregoing, it is clear that between the known mounting frames of switches and sockets shown in FIG. 1A-1B and smart junction boxes or simple junction boxes with self-locking terminals into which combo switches, power switches, relays and power outlets are inserted, there are fundamental design differences.

The assembled components of the electrical wiring system, such as those shown in FIG. 1A-1D may give an impression when viewed from the front, ie. on the key side (if the component is controlled using a key), that the switches and the socket are structurally similar, but this is not so. The keys of commonly used power switches are not double-click flat keys.

In addition, prior art mechanical switches and sockets are individually connected to mains wires passing through a wall box, and thus require a fair amount of work to connect a plurality of wires to a plurality of sockets and switches installed in that wall box. In contrast, the junction box is connected to several wires, and the combination switches and power sockets, as described below, are inserted from the front into frame 31 and into the sockets for pins 18, 19, 28, 28-1 and 28-2, and The ground pin GND is plugged into the socket 23 of the power socket.

A significantly smaller number of power and ground wires are connected using self-locking terminals located on the back cover of the mounting boxes shown in Fig. 5V. This design reduces the number of electrical wiring connections, resulting in significantly reduced individual wire connection errors, and time wasted just installing each individual switch or each individual outlet.

This in itself represents a significant improvement in the design and capabilities of known devices, and this is without taking into account the automation and intelligence provided by the present invention in the electrical wiring and in the electrical system of residential or office buildings.

In addition, the junction boxes of the present invention, even without regard to automation control or intelligence, simplify the installation of wiring system components. From the following description, it will be appreciated that the combined cost of the mechanical SPDT or SPST switch and power outlet shown in FIG. 1A and their installation can be reduced by eliminating the wire terminals and replacing them with pluggable pins 18, 18A, 19, 19A, 19B, 28, 29, N and GND of FIG. 2G.

Another cost reduction is associated with the fixing frame 31, which modifies the junction box for fixing 1G plug-in terminals, and the design of the corresponding terminal sockets, disclosed in US patent No. 9219358. All of the above does not take into account the introduction of logic circuits and other elements, which will be discussed below.

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Intelligent back boxes are described in detail in US Pat. No. 9,219,358, incorporated herein by reference, including communication, operation control, and reporting information, including the control circuits shown in FIG. 17 and discussed below in the present description.

Accordingly, the technical solution proposed in the present invention will be effective, visually attractive and convenient to use, and this is the first and main objective of the invention. Another object of the invention is to significantly reduce the time and cost of installing modified wiring system components compared to the cost of installing known components. This is achieved by using modified electrical switch keys and back boxes and frames to provide the visually appealing frame designs of the present invention and using the installation method disclosed in US Pat. No. 9,219,358 and described hereinafter.

The back boxes can be extended to accommodate n combo switches, mechanical switches and power outlets, as shown in FIG. 2A-9. The back boxes discussed in this description are made as 2-, 3-, 4-, 6- or 8-way boxes. One position is a seat for combined switches H1-H4, the widths of which are equal to the width of known mechanical switches, varying in the range of 22-24 mm or less than 1 inch. However, for any variation of switch sizes, smart or non-intelligent back boxes of appropriate sizes, as well as corresponding key sizes and decorative frames of the present invention, can be made.

To further clarify the terms used to indicate the positioning of the elements within the frames and the physical dimensions or dimensions of the elements that form the decorative frames and keys, the terms used below in the description and in the claims, including top landing (for sticking), bottom landing (for sticking) , left pad (for sticking), right pad (for sticking), top pad, bottom pad, left pad, right pad, pad width, pad length, key length, including key width variations, are shown in FIG. 2D, 2D and 3B (overlays are glued to the platforms).

The term identical, as used hereinafter in the description and in the claims, should not be understood as indicating the exact size or exact design of key elements or frames, but an indication of similarity in shape, size, or simply visual similarity.

Power sockets, whether ME-type sockets and plugs used in Israel and other Middle Eastern countries, or DE-type used in Germany and throughout Europe, or FR-type, which is the French version of European sockets and plugs, including US and Japanese power outlets for 2- and 3-pin plugs, including Japanese power outlets for both 2- and 3-pin plugs. Power sockets for AU-type plugs (Australia) which are also used in China and the UK, and 20GB sockets used in Hong Kong for standard English GB-type plugs, and any other standard plugs from different countries can be installed in two position boxes.

For example, the width of the combination switches H1-H4 is 23-23.5mm, and the width of the power outlet will be about 46-47mm. All of these various power outlets are shown in FIG. 2B, 4A, 4B, 6A, 6B and 7A-9. Dual power outlet for 22US (USA and Japan), 22CN and 22+CN (China), and 22EP (Europe) bi-pin plugs are also shown installed in the same bi-pin box 46-47mm wide and 44-45mm high. To simplify and standardize power sockets and housings for other sockets, such as computer network sockets, telephone sockets and audio jacks, can be made in a square housing with external dimensions of 45-46 mm.

It is important to note that the design of the power outlets allows them to be installed vertically as well, as shown in Fig. 9, with VME-type receptacles used in the Middle East, French VFR receptacles, Australian VAU receptacles and VUS receptacles used in the USA, containing locking tabs 24 and stops-limiters 26 on the right and left surfaces of the receptacle bodies (not shown) for their installation in vertical junction boxes, in contrast to the protrusions 24 and stoppers 26 on the upper and lower surfaces of socket housings for their installation in horizontal junction boxes, as shown in Fig. 2G.

From the above description and structures shown in FIG. 2A-6D, it becomes clear that flat keys and flat frames for back boxes of the present invention and for switches and sockets having a similar design and installed in known frames are well suited to provide versatility, ease and low cost of installation with great decorative covers and keys. for many standard sockets that are commonly used in different countries and regions.

The junction boxes are also designed to house plug and socket mechanical switches sized and shaped to known components of the electrical wiring system for many other advantages and benefits, including the use of intelligent junction boxes disclosed in US Pat. No. 9,219,358.

As indicated in US patents No. 8594965, 8930158 and 9219358, intelligent mounting kit

- 9 040240 The box contains sensors 28OP and 28ID, which will be described below in connection with the electrical block diagram, however, in FIG. 4A, 4B and 6A-9 clearly show that the optical sensor 28OP and the RFID antenna 28ID can be accessed from the front surface between the receptacles for the plug pins.

The optical transceiver and RFID antenna, as shown in FIG. 4A are inserted into the sensor sockets 23, 23-1 and 23-2 in the middle rear of the power outlet structure shown in FIG. 2D, and exit to the front surface of the socket. Sensor 38OP of FIG. 4B is shown in the opening of the optical port 38OP of FIG. 2D or in the recesses without openings for 20B, 20U, 20A, or 20EU RFID tags shown in FIG. 6B and 7A.

It is important to note that the shown plugs and receptacles with an attached RFID antenna or RFID tag or with an optical port are designed in such a way that the RFID tag and the optical port are in the same location of plugs and receptacles with two and three pins and sockets, respectively. This is especially important for those plugs and sockets used in the US, EU and the Middle East, which have two pins and two sockets, respectively, spaced 19 mm apart, and the plug can be inserted into the socket in either of the two orientation, and this requires the RFID antenna or optical port to be midway between the pins/sockets to ensure that the optical link is always direct and the proximity required for communication in an RFID system.

The optical ports of the OP are shown in FIG. 7B, 7C at the center of the front surface of a socket, such as a 20US socket with a 28OP optical port, a 22US socket with two 28OP optical ports, a 22DE (Germany and Middle East) socket with two 28OP optical ports, and a 20TE socket with one 28OP optical port (Fig. 7B).

As shown in FIG. 4B, an optical transceiver or transmitter for transmitting identification information, power consumption and/or for exchanging data, including updates, calibration and control information, commands, and status messages, etc., located between two plug pins in known designs used in the USA, Japan, and China, as well as between two pins of plugs used in Europe and the Middle East, and other countries that use plugs with a 19 mm spacing between the pins, which can be round pins with a diameter of 3.9-5 mm.

For all such countries, it is easy and simple to install the 28OP optical transceiver in the center between the two pins, which ensures perfect alignment regardless of which of the two positions the user inserts the plug into the socket.

The same is true for the RFID tags shown in FIG. 4G, which are attached to a socket to transmit the identification information of the household appliance to the 28ID reader. An RFID tag less than 1 mm thick is mounted in a recess between two pin receptacles (receptacle 20US or 22US in Figs. 6A, 6B, and receptacles 20EP and 22EP in Figs. 7A, 7C).

The recess for the RFID tag and optical transceiver in known designs, as shown in FIG. 4B, 4D, positioned differently for UK plugs and sockets and/or Australian three-pin plugs and sockets.

These two types of plugs sometimes have two pins. Some are used in Australia, but exactly the same three-prong plugs are used in China (the sockets for them are indicated in Fig. 8B by the designations 20CN and 20+CN), and in China such plugs are never used with two pins. Therefore, the sensor socket in the single three-prong socket or the 20+CN combo socket shown in FIG. 8V is not exactly in the center, and the same is true for a 20GB socket with three slots.

It is important to ensure communication between the RFID tag and the RFID antenna when they are as close to each other as possible to avoid the RFID tag being read by an adjacent RFID antenna, such as adjacent receptacles 22DE of FIG. 7A showing dual 28ID RFID sensors.

It should also be understood that the RFID tag of FIG. 4B can be installed on a two-prong US plug and in any of the 20US, 22US US receptacles of FIG. 6A, 6B. However, such an introduction of RFID tags should be carried out with the condition that it is impossible to read information from neighboring tags. This requires that the antenna and RFID coil be small and that low frequency, such as 125 kHz, be used for communication, as described in US Pat. No. 8,930,158 (prior art).

In FIG. 10A-10E show a touch screen for controlling the operation of electrical wiring system components and electrical appliances within a home automation system network disclosed in US Pat. dimensions, appearance and color correspond to the switches and sockets shown in Fig. 2A-9, to fully meet the requirements of designers and requests for unification of the design in all rooms to control the components of the electrical wiring system and electrical appliances located in them.

The technical features and characteristics of the touch screen are fully disclosed in the aforementioned US Pat. No. 8,742,892. The structures shown in FIG. 10A-10D are the basic elements

- 10 040240 touch screen comprising a 20T, 30T, 40T, 60T and 80T housing that is attached to an appropriately sized wall box or directly to a wall or other flat structure such as a post or partition (not shown) using mounting brackets. holes 32 frames.

The described, well-known twisted copper pair connecting the touch screen to a bus line for its communication and power supply over the network of a home automation system is disclosed in the above US patent No. 8742892. Instead, the package and circuit board with circuits can be made with a well-known plug-in connector (not shown) to secure twisted pair wires to eliminate the use of terminal screws disclosed in US Pat. No. 8,742,892.

In other cases, the circuit board and main body assembly, including touch surfaces, may contain identical or similarly displayed icons as shown in the above patent.

The setpoint switches for assigning identifying numbers to each touchpad, or to a particular switch, or to a particular outlet, are similar to those assigned to smart wall boxes and are shown as setpoint switches SS-1 to SS-n. In practice, 2 digits of the code is sufficient for such numbers, however, for large rooms or houses or in other specific cases, it may be necessary to use more than 2 digits for identification numbers, in which case a three-digit switch or an n-digit switch can be used instead of a two-digit master switch. In other cases, the assignment of identification numbers can be provided by the main controller of the automation system, with which such a number can be independently entered into a memory device (not shown) of each touch screen.

The shown sticker, which can be labeled by the user (imprintable sticker) and which is in the colors of the glass panels of the touch screens 20TG-80TG and the mounting frames 20TF-80TF of FIG. 10A-10E are marked using a PC downloadable program for printing with printers for standard A4 (8x11 inch) sheets as shown in FIG. 11A, 11B.

Touch screens 20TG-80TG are shown in FIG. 10A-10E are separate from the 20TF80TF mounting frames, however, they are shipped attached (glued) to the mounting frames that are attached to the 20T-80T enclosures with self-locking tabs 80R securing the glass panel assembly to the enclosure by engagement with recesses 80C.

The 20ST-80ST stackers are offered in a variety of colors to match the colors of the bezels and switch keys for stickers on the front of the 20T-80T units, and are self-adhesive and can be easily removed and replaced with new stickers when the touch screen user wants to change settings, which is done in line bus (not shown) through the system controller (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 11A, such 20ST-80ST stackers are provided pre-cut in various required sizes and can be printed using a PC download program and a standard printer to provide any of the pre-cut labels such as the 20STP and 30STP labels shown in FIG. 11B.

Another 30STP sticker containing decorative elements such as 1DM flowers is shown along with 1STL for the living room lights on/off, 1STK for the kitchen and 1STD for the dining room, and 1STBD1 for James's bedroom, 1STBD2 for Joanna's bedroom, and indicating 1STBD3 for the parents' bedroom. Other 20STP overprint stickers for light switches are marked James, Joanna, etc. The vertical columns of 60STP-V stickers contain 1STAL on/off indication for all lights, 1STBO for boiler, TV for TV and more.

All of the above-described overprintable labels, whether selected and printed by the user or installer, may be overprinted at any time before or after installation as may be necessary or desired.

The overprinted stackers can be applied with decorative elements similar to those of the 30STP sticker shown with decorative lines that are in line with the decorative frames of switches and sockets and with keys, providing a perfect design solution for wall-mounted wiring system components and touch panels. All overprinted stackers and glass panels are overprinted or smooth screen with dividing lines, which is a regular structure, divided by 805 lines between the frame and keys, so that a perfect harmonious design is formed.

In FIG. 12A-12D are sectional views of a spring push button in which the center rod 13P is actuated by pressing the center C as shown in FIG. 12B and at the L end of FIG. 12B and end R of FIG. 12G.

The driving spring 12SP is designed to provide a tactile action/movement when pressing the finger 50 on the left or right side, or pressing on any other part of the key surface, will cause the central kink 12SP-C of the spring 12SP to move to press the stem 13P,

- 11 040240 and the finger will feel elastic resistance.

Releasing the depression by retracting pin 50 will release the central bend 12SP-C of the spring, causing the stem assembly 13P to be retracted by the expanding spring 13S as shown in FIG. 12A.

The spring 12SP is held in position at the top of the switch by two semi-circular cutouts 12RH holding the round loops 12R of the spring 12SP so that the tactile up/down movements of the spring (as shown in FIGS. 12A-12D) will be smooth with minimal loss of applied force and without stretching the bend of the rigidly held springs, whereby the shown four loops 12R form a structure that reduces stress and friction, which is important to reduce the force required to actuate the switch so that the finger pressure level on the key is set, and the resulting force, especially pushing the double poles 13ML and 13MR switches H3 and H4 of Fig. 3A with a stem 13P to block them with a blocking device or block 13LD, as shown in FIG. 12D.

In the sectional views of Fig. 12A-12D show a single stem 13P, however the design of the shown receptacle 13R may be associated with a single stem 13P or two stems, left 13PL and right 13PR, with each stem pushing one pole. In FIG. 12E shows two poles 13ML and 13MR of a microswitch. Although not shown, the design may include n poles that are moved by n 13P stems for a multi-pole switch for household appliances using three phases of alternating current.

The spring 13S extending between the stem receptacle 13R and the stem guide 13G is a soft spring to keep the receptacle in its original position at all times. The spring 13S is only compressed when the user presses the 1SG or 1SPL key. It is especially important to separate the stem 13P from the blocking device 13LD in such a way that two independent actions, through the push button and the relay armature, for blocking and releasing the microswitch poles do not interfere with each other. The need to avoid conflict between these two actions is especially clear when they are performed at the same time. This refers to turning on or off or switching or reversing from direct connection to crossover which is provided by the combination switch assemblies H1-H4 shown in FIG. 3A.

The aforementioned stems 13PL and 13PR are shown in FIG. 12E without the springs 13S so as not to overload the drawing, but the springs 13S extend between the receptacle 13R and the guide 13G as shown in FIG. 12A-12D.

Along the length of the 12SP spring, there are many possible impact points or positions. The figures show exposure positions 128P-A and 12SP-B. Depending on the required amount of pressure on the spring to provide the necessary force generated by the spring 12SP for a tangible effect on its central bend 12SP-C. On both sides of the key plate 12 shown in FIG. 12A and 12B, there are actuating posts 12A pushing the spring in the middle of its left and right parts (recesses shown as 12SP-A) to act on the stem by pressing the central zone or pads 1C of the keys 1SPL and 1SG shown in FIG. 12D, 12E. The racks shown in Fig. 12D and FIG. 12B provide the increased tactile pressure required to move the poles 13ML and 13MR, which is provided by pressing the user's finger on the center portion 1C.

The terms key plate and key base interchange throughout the description in accordance with explanatory sentences, however, they refer to the key base 12 shown in FIG. 12A-13G and 16A, 16B and to the key plate 120 shown in FIG. 14A, 14B and 16C, 16D.

Accordingly, the push posts 12A of the working plate 12 of the key will suffice to provide the actuation force on the central platform of the key. The struts 12A can also be used to provide pushing force anywhere on the key surface if the force required for tactile action is limited.

By using the pressure point or position 12SP-B on the spring 12SP, the pressure post 12B shown in FIG. 12B, 12D, 12E, and 12G will provide increased tactile force generated by the user's finger 50 when one side of the key is depressed, as shown in FIG. 12B, 12D, and the total number of racks may be eight, as can be seen in FIG. 12G.

The key plate 12 shown in FIG. 12D, 12E is provided with four push posts 12B shown in action in FIG. 12B, 12D, and work plate 12 shown in FIG. 12E is provided with four push posts 12A shown in action in FIG. 12B.

In FIG. 12G shows a key plate 12G provided with four push posts 12A and four push posts 12B to provide forceful tangible action of the spring 12SP in response to any push applied across the entire surface of the keys, be it 1SPL or 1FG. The present invention provides a flat key that is flush with the surface of the decorative plastic and glass panels of the present invention, in

- 12 040240 The result is user-friendliness and an attractive appearance.

In FIG. 13A-13E illustrate the operation of a mechanical combination switch with a key plate 12 of the present invention, the key being actuated by the user's finger 50 pressing anywhere on the surface of the plate.

In FIG. 13A-13B show the three main states of the interlocking elements of the HBS combination switch (H1-H4), which include the coil 13CL, the armature 13AR, the lock device 13LD, the push lever 13PA, the stem 13P, the stem spring 13S, the stem guide 13G, the receiving portion 13R, and the driving the bend 12SP-C of the spring shown in FIG. 12A-12E.

Many elements involved in the operation of the combined switches H1-H4 overload the drawings, and an important element of the blocking process, namely, the push lever 13PA, due to its small size, is not clearly visible in these overloaded drawings.

The push lever 13PA shown in FIG. 13A is driven by the armature 13AR when a supply voltage pulse of duration n ms is applied to the coil 13CL. The movements of the locking device elements are described in detail in US Pat.

Since these descriptions apply to the present invention, it is important to know that pressing the key plate 12 to actuate the stem is limited by the movement of the pushing arm from the released (home) position shown in FIG. 13A to the maximum pressing position when the user's finger presses the key operation plate 12 (or the magnetic coil attracts the armature), as shown in FIG. 13B.

The push lever can be in one of three stop or park positions, where the stop position can last as short as a fraction of a second when pressed to the maximum by the user's finger, as shown in FIG. 13B. The other two positions are the released position shown in FIG. 13A and the partially released position shown in FIG. 13V.

The partial release position releases the interlock device from the interlocked position, since in the interlocked position with the stem fully depressed, it cannot be advanced further to allow switching to the released position. The function of the partial release position is described in detail in the above US Pat.

Therefore, the partial release parking position shown in FIG. 13B is a position that allows either the armature 13AR or stem 13P to either re-depress the pusher lever 13PA, or to depress the lockout device 13LD to switch it by momentary action (and advancing a short distance). Whether it is pulling the armature 13AR with a coil or pressing a key on the blocking device 13LD or both (if they coincide in time).

In FIG. 13D-13E-2 show the interlock positions and states of the poles 13M of the microswitch at the time of being touched (key fully depressed), when released, and when partially released.

In FIG. 13D-1 shows the initial (released) position of the key spring 12SP, the initial position of the locking device 13LD, and the initial position of the microswitch pole 13M, with the spring 13S shown fully expanded, resulting in the receiving portion 13R raised to the initial position.

The upward movement and home position of the locking device 13LD is provided by the force generated by the spring 13MS in the home position, in which the contact of the microswitch pole is pressed against the contact 18A. All other details of the operation of the locking device are fully described in US Pat.

In FIG. 13E shows the position of pressing the user's finger on any part of the surface of the key plate 12 to actuate the combination switch, when the central bend 12SP-C of the spring 12SP pushes down the receiving portion 13R and the stem 13P, compressing the spring(s) 13S, and the stem 13P pushes the pole. 13M of a microswitch for switching to a position pressed against the 18V contact, or to a position in which the pole is not pressed against any of the contacts (off position), by moving the pole of the microswitch (a well-known action).

When pressed and felt by the spring 12SP, the locking device 13LD and the pushing lever 13PA advance to the maximum distance, with the pushing lever 13PA abutting the top surface 13CL of the coil body. No further movement is possible, and at this stage, the push lever 13PA and the lock device 13LD must be parked and partially released during a small reverse motion to allow the lock to be possible and minimal movement (next push) is required to switch the lock device 13LD to its original position.

In FIG. 13E shows the partial release position when the push lever 13PA, the interlock device 13LD, and the microswitch pole 13M are partially released, allowing the next key press (or actuation of the armature 13AR) to release the interlock device and switch from the on position to the rest position, as shown.

- 13 040240 in FIG. 13G, which is identical to the position shown in FIG. 13G.

It follows from the above that pressing any part of the flat surface of the key will cause the combination switch to move from the on position to the off position and vice versa, from the direct connection position to the cross connection position and vice versa, and/or from connection with contact A to connection with pin B (SPDT or DPDT).

In FIG. 14A-14G illustrate the use of flat keys to switch rocker or toggle switches as in the push switches shown in FIG. 12A-13G. In FIG. 14A shows a key plate 120 similar to the key plate 12 shown in FIG. 12A, except that the push posts 120A and the spring 120SP are configured such that switching is performed by the switching portion 120SPL of the spring 120SP (in the left half L of the spring) and the switching portion 120SPR of the spring 120SP (in the right half R of the spring).

Each tactile action is performed by depressing a push-pull swivel rocker that pivots using a hinge 130F held in the rocker or toggle switch housing 140 shown in FIG. 14D and 14D, respectively. The terms rocker and toggle switch describe the control of a switch and do not refer to the contacts and/or pole of the switch. Therefore, the terms rocker and tumbler do not define the internal design of the switches, but are only used to refer to the two types of power switches that are commonly used to turn lights on/off in rooms.

The pole of commonly used rocker or toggle electrical switches cannot be parked in any other position than the two positions shown in FIG. 14G and 14D. The center position shown in Fig. 14A and 14B (between contacts) is the transitional position of the pole in which it is for a short time (milliseconds or microseconds). Therefore, the position shown in Fig. 14A and 14B is the transition position of the rocker 130F when the key 120, as shown in FIG. 14B is pressed in its central part, and after the pressing is stopped, it will be turned to the right or left by the action of the spring 130S or 131S, as shown in FIG. 14V.

The rocker pivot plates 130L and 130R, which rotate to the left or right, respectively, will rotate in accordance with the position of the driving spring 130S of FIG. 14D or 131S of FIG. 14D. Accordingly, pressing the user's finger, as shown in FIG. 14B onto the center portion of the key identified as pad 1C in FIG. 14E causes tactile action of both parts 120SPL and 120SPR of the spring and will prevent the rocker from turning so that the current position of the spring 130S or 131S (i.e. its tilt at the moment the center pad is pressed) will be maintained for the duration of the press and will return to previous position, or toggle if spring 130S or 131S has been configured to tilt otherwise.

Only pressing the user's finger on the left or right side of the key, as shown in FIG. 14D and 14D, will switch the spring 130S or 131S and flip the pole from pin A to pin B or from pin B to pin A.

Accordingly, the 120SP spring and the positioning of the 120A push posts together with the new pivot base clearly show that rocker or toggle switch operation can be controlled with a flat decorative key by pressing one of the two opposite end zones of the key surface around the 1-IN-1 and 1-IN indicators. -2 (these zones are shown with crossed lines).

A problem resulting from this limitation is the question of which surface of the 1SG or 1SPL key must be pressed to reverse the switch position. This requires an indication that guides the user to the correct key position to prevent the situation where a wrong key press does not trigger a switch.

This indication is provided by two LEDs 3A and 3B installed in an intelligent mounting box. US Pat. No. 9,219,358 discloses indicator(s) for identifying the states of installed combination or manual switches. Two (or more) indicators, shown as 3A and 3B, are located inside the top cover of the back box, and are directed to the optical input at the base of the switch, combo or manual, or relay and combinations thereof.

Light entering the optical input at the base of the installed combination or manual switch is transmitted through a 3ALG or 3BLG light guide, also known as a plastic optical fiber, and travels from the optical entrance at the bottom of the switch through a 3ALG or 3BLG light guide to the top surface of the 140T switch housing, as shown in FIG. 14G.

The above indicators for combination switches provide one indicator, while the above-described keys of manual switches, including glass keys 1SGD and plastic keys 1SPLD, are described as containing two indicators. This is done to provide an indication of the position or zone of the key that must be pressed to switch the rocker or toggle switch.

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While this description does not provide a complete description of the smart box and the control electronics used therein, it does disclose a modified smart box circuit that contains two LED indicators for each installed rocker or toggle switch. A modified diagram of the intelligent junction box is shown in Fig. 17 and will be described below.

In FIG. 15A-15D illustrate the fasteners of decorative panels or frames for attaching them to frames 31, 61 and 81, which, although not shown for all the sizes of back boxes considered, are applicable to all smart boxes of different sizes, as with 3FPL plastic decorative frames for three position boxes, including box 30A-D shown in FIG. 15A, 15B (and FIG. 15C shows the frame glass base 6FGB for the six-position smart box 60A-D) and the molded plastic decorative frame 8FPL for the eight-position smart box 80A-D shown in FIG. 15D, including other sizes such as 4-position, 10-position or 14-position boxes with horizontal or vertical orientation, as the case may be, all detailed herein.

As shown in FIG. 15A-15D, the members attaching the decorative plastic or glass frames are toothed studs 33A-(1-8 or n) engaged with mating receiving portions, which may be of two types.

The frame receivers included in all smart or non-intelligent back boxes are four receivers 33 (1-4). Additional receiving parts 34 (5-8 or n), of which 34-5 and 34-6 are shown in FIG. 15B and also shown as four receiving portions 34-5-34-8 and 34-n in FIG. 15-V on end of retainer 34 to lock in position. The toothed spikes shown in Fig. 15V and 15G are spikes 33A-5 - 33A-8 or ZZA-p.

In FIG. 15D shows an enlarged view of the serrated stud 33A-7 of the plastic decorative frame 8FPL inserted into the space between the box inner frame 81A and the latch 34 provided with the latch 34A. The toothed spike 33A-7 is provided with a plurality of protrusions 33B so that they can be inserted and locked into position in which physical contact is made with the wall surrounding the frame 81 shown in FIG. 15B when the locking protrusion 34A enters between the two protrusions 33B, and thus the decorative cover frame is effectively fixed in position in contact with the surrounding wall surface.

The latch 34 is designed both for fixing a separate combination or manual switch, and for simultaneously fixing power sockets and switches in the box when they are inserted into it, moreover, fixing the decorative frames on the frame of the box and on the wall turns simple latches 34 into a plurality of latches, and a notched the spike of the decorative cover becomes an additional element for reliable fixation of the inserted switch or socket with the latch 34, and the fixation of the decorative frame on the wall is carried out by simply and conveniently pressing the decorative frame against the wall (the spikes are included by 5-8 mm).

The same is true for removing the switch or socket, namely: if necessary, you just need to pull back the decorative cover, as a result of which it is released, and you can easily pull out the switch or socket.

Only a few of the toothed studs 33A(5-8) described are used, however, if necessary, n mating studs can be provided for all the latches of a particular back box.

In FIG. 16A-16D are sectional views of an assembly of elements of the present invention embedded in decorative panels, including flat cut glass panels and flat or curved molded keys embedded in flat or curved trim panels for installation in smart or non-intelligent wall boxes.

In FIG. 16A shows an element of a cut-out glass panel containing a glass key holder 10 with a projection 10L shown in FIG. 12D, 12E, which enters for fixing into the recess 12CU of the operating plate 12 of the key of FIG. 12E, 12E, and with a stop lip 10SS configured to stop the key so that it is flush with the surface of the panel, the 1SG glass key, the molded glass panel base 20-80FR for the two position box shown (up to eight positions as shown), or any other oversized frame for horizontal, vertical or combined panels, square or rectangular, including the panels shown in FIG. 2A-2C, 3A-4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B and 9.

As already mentioned, the key plate 12, the glass key holder 10, and the glass key 1SG are provided with a light passage for one or a plurality of indicators, the light exiting from the smart box LED(s) and through the light guide 3ALG described earlier and shown in FIG. 16A-16D, is output to the hole 1-IN.

In FIG. 16B shows elements molded from plastics such as clear polycarbonate or acrylic materials and/or a combination of the above described 28EPL bevelled borders and other sizes of borders that may be introduced in the future may be used, with

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rounded 1SPR keys, shown in dotted line, to provide rounded surfaces according to the designer's preference. Molded 1SPL keys or alternatively a rounded 1SPR key and glass key holder 10 include key rests 10SS which prevent the keys from being further advanced through the inner frame openings 20-OA to 80-OA so that when the key is pressed, the key is released. its front is precisely aligned with the flat or rounded surface of the rounded decorative cover. The molded keys 1SPL and 1SPR also include a lug 10C to secure the molded keys to the keyplate 12. Molded bezels and keys cost less than glass panels and will be within budget, with molded bezels and keys performing the same function and look as glass keys and panels, providing an impression of subtle taste in room design at budget prices. Fasteners such as the above-described spikes 33A, receptacles 33, and latches 34 are included in the assembly members of switches, keys, AC outlets, and decorative panels or frames, which are included in the assembly process and form a predetermined function. In FIG. 16B and 16D show frames or panels and keys identical to those shown in FIG. 16A and 16B, with the exception of the keys for operating the rocker or toggle switches described above, which require dual indicators to identify the pressed position as described. In FIG. 17 is a block diagram of a modified smart back box disclosed in US Pat. the ends of the 1SGD or 1SPLD key surrounding the 1-IN-1 and 1IN-2 indicators and shown as intersecting lines. The block diagram (Fig. 12) of the junction box of US Pat. ). The smart wall box disclosed in US Pat. No. 9,219,358 senses the current drawn through each combination or manual switch, whether it be a SPDT, SPDT, DPST, or reversing DPDT switch. In addition, the smart box detects and identifies each connected terminal and its load status, and identifies the dual trunk terminal (SPDT and DPDT switches) connected to the load. The above metering capability, together with structured and programmable terminals for each manual switch installed in the junction box, provides all the information needed to accurately identify the status of each switch and the status of each load connected to the switch, and to properly control the previously introduced KL-1 indicators - KL-n, instead of which 3ALG indicators are used, and additional control of the required n 3BLG indicators according to the present invention. From the foregoing, it should be obvious that the decorative panels and keys attached to smart or non-smart back boxes of the present invention represent a new and creative solution never before used in electrical wiring systems. New combinations of switches, keys and panels open up new horizons for providing attractive looking power control and regulation devices that can replace today's electrical panels and keys for economic and aesthetic reasons. It should be understood that the foregoing description discloses only one of the preferred embodiments of the invention, and that the invention covers all changes and improvements in this preferred embodiment, which has been chosen to disclose the essence of the invention, and such improvements do not go beyond the essence and scope of the invention. CLAIM 1. Wiring assembly, including a molded flat frame with a square or rectangular opening, the dimensions of which allow installation in the frame from one socket or one key to a plurality of sockets or a plurality of keys and combinations of at least one socket and at least one key, and a flat frame is a flat cast frame or a cast frame base with a plurality of areas for gluing a plurality of cast or cut rectangular flat overlays of predetermined dimensions corresponding to the sizes of the pads and keys; flat patches are cut from a sheet of decorative crystal or flat glass or molded from transparent plastic, all materials listed are colorless or tinted, and the back surface of each flat patch is at least overprinted or coated with paint for gluing - 16 040240 to the pads and the glass key holder, and the key is a molded push key or glass key to be attached to said holder attached to the key plate to operate the combination or manual switch by pressing the user's finger; and the socket and switch are attached to mounting box or to an intelligent mounting box containing a box frame and receiving parts for self-locking serrations molded on the rear surfaces of the molded frame and frame base, for attaching a combination of at least one molded push button with a flat molded frame or at least one glued operating key plates with attached frame base by manually pushing to ensure a flat surface of the entire attached assembly installed on a flat surface or on a wall. 2. Wiring assembly according to claim 1, in which the widths of the overlays, areas of the flat frame for gluing, areas of the key for gluing and key overlays are the same. 3. The wiring assembly according to claim 1, wherein the lengths of the left pad, the left adhesive pad, the right pad, the right adhesive pad, the key pad, and the key pad are the same. 4. The wiring assembly according to claim 1, wherein the widths of the left pad, the left pad, the right pad, and the right pad are different from the width of the key pad and the key pad. 5. Wiring assembly according to claim 1, in which the thicknesses of the flat frame, including the molded key, and the molded frame base, including the glass key glued with the pads, are the same, and the flat frame and the frame base are interchangeable by pulling the installed frame, releasing the toothed spikes from receiving portions and separating the key from the key plate of at least one installed switch and reattaching the replacement key to the installed switch and the replacement frame by hand pressing. 6. The wiring assembly of claim 1, wherein the receptacles include at least one receptacle included in a latch to secure at least one of the receptacle and the switch, and wherein the insertion of a mating toothed locking stud rigidly locks and locks at least one of the socket and the switch due to the additional pressure created by the inserted toothed fixing spike between the junction box body and the latch. 7. Wiring assembly according to claim 1, wherein the up and down movement of the key plate is limited to a protrusion at each end of the key plate, mounted on the top of the combination switch, configured to hold two annular loops at each end of the tangible spring by two mating semicircular cutouts to provide tactile up and down movements without friction and stress, and to operate the switch by pushing the key plate against the spring by pressing the user's finger on the accessible key surface. 8. The wiring assembly of claim 1, wherein the up and down movement of the key plate is limited by a protrusion at each end of the key plate mounted on the top of the combination switch configured to hold two annular loops at each end of the double tactile spring by two mating semi-circular notches to provide two-way tactile up and down movements without friction and stress and control a rocker or toggle switch by pushing the key plate onto the double spring and onto the pivoting rocker plates, with each tactile movement to the other side tilting the rocker pivot plates to transfer the pole contact from the first contacting the second contact or keeping the pole contact from connecting to the first or second contact, respectively, by pressing the user's finger on one said surface of the two opposing key surfaces. 9. The wiring assembly of claim 8, wherein the rocker or toggle switch is attached to a smart junction box containing dual indicators operating alternately on said opposite surfaces to indicate the state of a predetermined load connected to the switch and the key active surface for switching, wherein operation of the smart back box is controlled by the CPU and memory based on load information and switch position information provided by the measurement and status identification sensors included in the smart back box to indicate the active key surface around one of the two indicators. 10. Wiring assembly according to claim 1, in which, for attaching to a plurality of touch icons, each of which is identified by an indicator, one overlay is used, the dimensions of which cover the entire base of the frame with a square or rectangular opening for access, and a given area of the back surface of the specified one overlay covering the molded flat bezel, except for the access opening, is overprinted or inked to provide the same appearance as the touch icons and keys of a specified at least - 17 040240 one switch; Said molded flat frame is attached to the mounting box containing the touch icon circuits by means of toothed spikes to the flat base of the touch icons attached to the wall box, or directly to the wall by means of self-locking protrusions and recesses made on the edges of the flat base of the touch icons. 11. A method for installing an electrical assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 10, including: a) attaching at least one of the socket and the switch to the mounting box; b) attaching at least one of a molded key and a glass key holder with an adhesive overlay to said at least one switch attached to the mounting box; c) attaching a suitable flat molded frame or frame base with adhesive pads to the back box frame by inserting a plurality of self-locking serrated studs into the appropriate receiving portions of the back box frame attached to the wall; And d) pressing the mounted flat assembly against the junction box frame and against the surrounding wall or surface. 12. The method of claim 11, wherein the widths of the overlays, flat frame bonding pads, key pads and key pads are the same. 13. The method of claim 11, wherein the lengths of the left pad, left adhesive pad, right pad, right adhesive pad, key pad, and key pad are the same. 14. The method of claim 11, wherein the widths of the left patch, the left bond pad, the right patch, and the right bond pad are different from the width of the key pad and the key pad. 15. The method according to claim 11, wherein the thicknesses of the flat frame, including the molded key, and the molded frame base, including the key working plate glued with the overlays, are the same, and the flat frame and the frame base are interchangeable by pulling the installed frame, releasing the toothed spikes from the receiving portions and removing the key from the key plate of the key of at least one installed switch and attaching the replacement key to the installed switch and the replacement frame by hand pressing. 16. The method of claim 11, wherein the receptacles include at least four receptacles included in latches to secure said frame and at least one of the socket and switch, and wherein the insertion of a mating toothed locking barb rigidly locks and locks at least one of the socket and the switch due to the additional pressure created by the inserted toothed fixing spike between the mounting box frame and the latch. 17. The method of claim 11, wherein the up and down movement of the key plate is limited by a protrusion at each end of the key plate mounted on the top of the combination switch configured to hold two annular loops at each end of the tangible spring with two mating semi-circular notches to provide tactile up and down movements without friction and stress; and operating the switch by pushing the key plate against the spring as a result of the user's finger pressing against the accessible key surface. 18. The method of claim 11, wherein the up and down movement of the key plate is limited by a protrusion at each end of the key plate mounted on the top of the combination switch configured to hold two annular loops at each end of the double tactile spring by two mating semicircular cutouts for providing two-way tactile up-down movements without friction and tension and control of a rocker or toggle switch by pushing the key plate onto the two-way spring and onto the pivoting rocker plates, with each tactile movement to the other side tilting the rocker pivot plates to transfer the pole contact from the first contact to the second contact, or keeping the pole contact from connecting to the first or second contact, respectively, by pressing the user's finger on one said surface of the two opposite key surfaces. 19. The method of claim 18, wherein the rocker or toggle switch is attached to an intelligent junction box containing dual indicators operating alternately on said opposite surfaces to indicate the state of the target load connected to the switch and the switch active surface to be switched, wherein the control operation of the smart back box is performed by the CPU and memory based on load information and switch position information provided by the measurement and status identification sensors included in the smart back box to indicate the active surface around one of the two indicators. 20. The method according to claim 11, in which for attaching to a plurality of touch icons, each of which is identified by an indicator, one overlay is used, the dimensions of which provide coverage -