EP0402654A2 - Connection device for the connection of electrical appliances - Google Patents

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EP0402654A2
EP0402654A2 EP90109402A EP90109402A EP0402654A2 EP 0402654 A2 EP0402654 A2 EP 0402654A2 EP 90109402 A EP90109402 A EP 90109402A EP 90109402 A EP90109402 A EP 90109402A EP 0402654 A2 EP0402654 A2 EP 0402654A2
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R24/00—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure
    • H01R24/76—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure with sockets, clips or analogous contacts and secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. to a wall
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/66—Structural association with built-in electrical component
    • H01R13/70—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
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  • the invention relates to a connection device of the type specified in the preamble of claim 1.
  • a connection device is known from DE 28 01 122 A1.
  • Connection devices are usually provided in electrical installations in the form of sockets to which the consumer is connected with a mains plug. There are also applications in which the consumer is switched or controlled via control lines. Like the supply lines, these control lines are part of an electrical house installation.
  • DE 28 01 122 describes a telecontrol system for the selective control of consumers, in particular in a motor vehicle.
  • a ring line system is provided for the supply of the individual consumers, to which the consumer can be connected via a circuit breaker.
  • the control of the circuit breaker is operated by a receiver that can be controlled by a central transmitter using pulse telegrams.
  • the receivers are supplied with voltage via the ring line system. Control lines and supply lines thus meet in the receivers.
  • DE 38 24 325 A1 describes a pair of contacts consisting of a plug and socket, in which the socket is only energized when a plug is inserted. This is achieved in that the plug releases the light flow in a light guide when plugged into the socket.
  • sockets are used which, in addition to the usual connections for protective conductors, center conductors or the like, have at least one socket for each live mains conductor and additional sockets which can be connected to voltage by a remote switching device.
  • the additional sockets enable a large number of circuits for remote control, for example the switching of a device with a surge switch by means of a button which is arranged in another device.
  • the remote control line connected to the additional sockets is connected to a pole of the mains voltage via a remote control switch.
  • the control elements are not controlled via an interface, but directly via the remote control with mains voltage.
  • DE 28 32 942 A1 describes a house control system in which Additional data can be transmitted via the power supply network.
  • the data are transmitted and / or received at the connection points of the power supply network and the consumer is switched or the power consumption of the consumer is controlled in accordance with this data.
  • Control commands can therefore be transmitted via the power supply network which are executed at the receiving location with the energy of the power supply network.
  • Information can also be transmitted in this way.
  • connection device for the connection of an electrical consumer is described, with an interface with control lines for the control of a control member.
  • the connection device is part of a digital signal transmission system for home automation, in which universal interfaces are accommodated in the installation boxes, all of which have the same structure.
  • Each of these universal interfaces can be coupled with a device adapter, which is placed in front of the interface contained in an installation box.
  • the interface contains a microprocessor with address memories.
  • the supply voltage which is the mains voltage of 220 V, is transmitted via the interface.
  • the data transmission takes place via a bus line network consisting of control lines, while the energy supply takes place via the power grid.
  • control lines and supply lines meet within the same installation space (the installation box).
  • the installation box There is a risk that lines or components, which are intended for the transmission and processing of the control signals, with the much higher supply voltage in Come into contact.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a connection device of the type specified in the preamble of claim 1, in which there is no risk that the supply voltages will be applied to components of the control system and which can be converted easily for different needs.
  • connection device In the connection device according to the invention, two different installation spaces are provided in the form of installation boxes, one of which is intended for the supply part and the other for the control part.
  • the supply section normally carries an AC voltage of 220 V, while the control section is operated with DC voltage of 12 V or 24 V.
  • the connection device has two separate installation spaces, it nevertheless forms a uniform overall device.
  • the connecting part is formed by the adapter plug, which establishes the connection from the socket to the connection point for the electrical device. This connection is made via the actuator also contained in the adapter plug, which is controlled by the control system.
  • a major advantage is that the socket can be operated in the usual way as a socket, but in connection with the adapter plug is part of a connection device controllable via control lines.
  • the interface housed in the separate installation room is a simple contact connection for connecting the control lines to the adapter plug.
  • the interface can also perform complex functions and, for example, contain a microprocessor which processes the data supplied via the control lines and converts them into command signals for the control element.
  • the control element can either also be part of the interface or it can also be contained in the adapter plug.
  • the control element and the control element controlled by the control element are preferably electrically isolated from one another.
  • the control element is part of the control system, while the control element belongs to the supply system.
  • connection device is particularly suitable for home control systems as described in the older patent applications P 38 18 601 and P 38 20 613.
  • the interface arranged in an installation space can expediently be a universal interface which is the same for all connection devices of a house control system, while the individualization takes place in accordance with the functions to be carried out and the type of consumer to be connected by means of the intermediate plug, of which different types are available.
  • Any adapter plug can interact with a combination of interface and socket and the consumer receives his voltage from the adapter plug controlled by the signals of the interface. In this way, for example, a lamp with dimmer operation can be controlled remotely or a shutter drive can be controlled.
  • the adapter plug preferably has a plug part which can be inserted into and pulled out of the socket again
  • the adapter plug can also be designed such that it is firmly connected, for example screwed, to the plug part of the socket. In this case, it is possible to remove the adapter plug from the socket, but simply pulling it out of the socket is impossible.
  • the installation space 10 contains a conventional socket 12, which is designed, for example, as a Schuko socket and need not be explained in more detail here.
  • the supply lines 13, which are designated L, N and PE, are connected to the contacts of the socket 12. These supply lines 13 are part of the supply network, which is operated with 220 V AC.
  • Control lines 14 lead into the installation space 11 from the wall.
  • the control lines 14 are connected to the interface 15 arranged in the installation space 11, which is, for example, a decoder which recognizes a specific signal code which is supplied via the control lines 14 for the identification of the connecting device and, when this code is recognized, signals a signal outputs its output lines 16.
  • the components contained in the installation rooms 10 and 11 are fastened to sheet metal inserts 17, 18, which are clamped to the walls of the installation room in a conventional manner with expanding claws (not shown).
  • an aperture frame 19 In front of the wall there is an aperture frame 19 into which an aperture insert 20 of the socket 12 and an aperture insert 21 are used to cover the interface 15.
  • the panel insert 21 contains contacts 22 which are connected to lines 16 and holes through which these contacts 22 are accessible from the outside.
  • connection device described so far can be used in the usual way by inserting the plug of an electrical device into the socket.
  • the intermediate plug 23 When the connection device is used in connection with the control system of the control lines 14, the intermediate plug 23 is placed in front of the cover by inserting the plug part 24 of this intermediate plug into the socket 12.
  • the plug part 24 is designed in the manner of a conventional Schuko plug with plug pins and it projects from the housing 25 of the intermediate plug 23.
  • connection point 26 which is designed in the manner of a socket so that the plug of an electrical device can be plugged into the adapter plug.
  • One terminal 26a of the connection point 26 is connected directly to the one contact pin of the plug part 24, while the other terminal 26b of the connection point 26 is connected to the other contact pin of the plug part 24 via the actuator 27.
  • the actuator 27 consists in the present embodiment of the contact 28a of the control member 28, which is designed as a relay.
  • the control member 28 is connected to contacts 29 which protrude from the housing of the intermediate plug 23 and come into contact with the contacts 22 when the intermediate plug 23 is attached to the permanently installed device and the plug part 24 is mechanically and electrically connected to the socket 12 becomes.
  • this lamp can be switched on or off by control signals on the control lines 14.
  • the relevant control signals are identified by the decoder 15, which then generates the signals for controlling the control member 28, which in turn is the actuator 27 switches.
  • the interface 15 consists of a decoder.
  • the interface can also contain a microprocessor with address memories.
  • the control element 28 can consist of a dimmer circuit or another linearly operating control circuit.
  • the adapter plug 23 can have a mechanical or electrical coding by means of which the presence of this adapter plug on the installed unit in the interface 15 is recognized and by which the type of the respective adapter plug in the interface 15 is also identified.
  • the types of adapter plug differ by different control elements 28 and control elements 27 and by different functions that can be carried out with these control elements and control elements.
  • Fig. 2 largely corresponds to the first embodiment, so that the following explanation is limited to the differences. While in the first exemplary embodiment the housing 25 of the intermediate connector extends over the front sides of both installation spaces 10 and 11, the housing 25a of the intermediate connector from FIG. 2 is smaller. This housing also contains a connection point 26 for connecting a consumer and a plug part 24 which can be inserted into the socket 12. However, the contacts 29 are not fastened to the housing 25a, but they are accommodated in an additional plug 30 which is connected to the housing 25a via a cable 31 and which is inserted into a hole in the aperture plate 21, so that its Contacts 29 are connected to the contacts 22 of the interface 15.

Abstract

The connection device permits the connection of an appliance to supply lines (13) and also the control of the appliance, by means of control lines (14) via an interface (15). The supply lines (13) and the control lines (14) lead into different installation spaces (10, 11). Located in the first installation space (10) there is the socket (12) onto which an intermediate plug (23) with a plug part (24) can be plugged. Located in the second installation space (11) there is an interface (15) via which a control device (28) in the intermediate plug (23) is controlled. By means of a regulating device (27), the control device (28) controls the current supply to the connecting point (26) to which the appliance is connected. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Anschlußvorrichtung der im Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1 angegebenen Art. Eine solche Vorrichtung ist aus der DE 28 01 122 A1 bekannt.The invention relates to a connection device of the type specified in the preamble of claim 1. Such a device is known from DE 28 01 122 A1.

Üblicherweise sind Anschlußvorrichtungen bei elek­trischen Installationen in Form von Steckdosen vorge­sehen, an die der Verbraucher mit einem Netzstecker angeschlossen wird. Darüber hinaus gibt es Anwendungen, bei denen der Verbraucher über Steuerleitungen geschal­tet oder gesteuert wird. Diese Steuerleitungen sind ebenso wie die Versorgungsleitungen Bestandteil einer elektrischen Hausinstallation.Connection devices are usually provided in electrical installations in the form of sockets to which the consumer is connected with a mains plug. There are also applications in which the consumer is switched or controlled via control lines. Like the supply lines, these control lines are part of an electrical house installation.

DE 28 01 122 beschreibt ein Fernwirksystem zum selek­tiven Ansteuern von Verbrauchern, insbesondere in einem Kraftfahrzeug. Hierbei ist für die Versorgung der einzelnen Verbraucher ein Ringleitungssystem vorge­sehen, an das der Verbraucher über einen Leistungs­schalter angeschaltet werden kann. Die Steuerung des Leistungsschalters erfolgt durch einen Empfänger, der mit Impulstelegrammen von einem Zentralsender ange­steuert werden kann. Die Empfänger werden über das Ringleitungssystem mit Spannung versorgt. In den Empfängern begegnen sich somit Steuerleitungen und Versorgungsleitungen.DE 28 01 122 describes a telecontrol system for the selective control of consumers, in particular in a motor vehicle. Here, a ring line system is provided for the supply of the individual consumers, to which the consumer can be connected via a circuit breaker. The control of the The circuit breaker is operated by a receiver that can be controlled by a central transmitter using pulse telegrams. The receivers are supplied with voltage via the ring line system. Control lines and supply lines thus meet in the receivers.

DE 38 24 325 A1 beschreibt ein Kontaktpaar aus Stecker und Steckdose, bei dem die Steckdose nur dann unter Strom gesetzt wird, wenn ein Stecker eingesteckt ist. Dies wird dadurch erreicht, daß der Stecker im in die Steckdose eingesteckten Zustand den Lichtfluß in einem Lichtleiter freigibt.DE 38 24 325 A1 describes a pair of contacts consisting of a plug and socket, in which the socket is only energized when a plug is inserted. This is achieved in that the plug releases the light flow in a light guide when plugged into the socket.

Aus DE 27 38 434 ist eine Anordnung zur Bedienung elektrischer, über Steckdosen angeschlossener Geräte von einem entfernten Ort aus bekannt. Hierbei werden Steckdosen benutzt, die außer den üblichen Anschlüssen für Schutzleiter, Mittelpunktsleiter oder dgl. min­destens für jeden spannungsführenden Netzleiter eine Buchse sowie zusätzliche Buchsen aufweisen, die durch ein entferntes Schaltgerät mit Spannung verbindbar sind. Die zusätzlichen Buchsen ermöglichen bei Ver­wendung entsprechender Stecker und Steckdosen eine Vielzahl von Schaltungen zur Fernbedienung, beispiels­weise die Schaltung eines Gerätes mit einem Strom­stoßschalter durch einen Taster, der in einem anderen Gerät angeordnet ist. Die an die zusätzlichen Buchsen angeschlossene Fernbedienungsleitung wird über einen Fernbedienungsschalter mit einem Pol der Netzspannung verbunden. Die Steuerung der Steuerorgane erfolgt nicht über eine Schnittstelle, sondern unmittelbar über die Fernbedienung mit Netzspannung.From DE 27 38 434 an arrangement for operating electrical devices connected via sockets from a remote location is known. Here, sockets are used which, in addition to the usual connections for protective conductors, center conductors or the like, have at least one socket for each live mains conductor and additional sockets which can be connected to voltage by a remote switching device. When using corresponding plugs and sockets, the additional sockets enable a large number of circuits for remote control, for example the switching of a device with a surge switch by means of a button which is arranged in another device. The remote control line connected to the additional sockets is connected to a pole of the mains voltage via a remote control switch. The control elements are not controlled via an interface, but directly via the remote control with mains voltage.

DE 28 32 942 A1 beschreibt ein Hausleitsystem, bei dem über das Stromversorgungsnetz zusätzlich Daten über­tragen werden. An den Anschlußstellen des Stromver­sorgungsnetzes werden die Daten ausgesendet und/oder empfangen und entsprechend diesen Daten wird der Verbraucher geschaltet oder die Leistungsaufnahme des Verbrauchers gesteuert. Über das Stromversorgungsnetz können daher Steuerbefehle übertragen werden, die am Empfangsort mit der Energie des Stromversorgungsnetzes ausgeführt werden. Auch Informationen können auf diese Weise übertragen werden.DE 28 32 942 A1 describes a house control system in which Additional data can be transmitted via the power supply network. The data are transmitted and / or received at the connection points of the power supply network and the consumer is switched or the power consumption of the consumer is controlled in accordance with this data. Control commands can therefore be transmitted via the power supply network which are executed at the receiving location with the energy of the power supply network. Information can also be transmitted in this way.

In der älteren Patentanmeldung P 38 18 601 ist eine Anschlußvorrichtung für den Anschluß eines elektrischen Verbrauchers beschrieben, mit einer Schnittstelle mit Steuerleitungen für die Steuerung eines Steuerorgans. Die Anschlußvorrichtung ist Bestandteil eines digitalen Signalübertragungssystems für die Hausleittechnik, bei dem in den Installationsdosen Universal-Schnittstellen untergebracht sind, die sämtlich von gleichem Aufbau sind. Jede dieser Universal-Schnittstellen kann mit einem Geräte-Adapter gekoppelt werden, der vor die in einer Installationsdose enthaltene Schnittstelle gesetzt wird. Die Schnittstelle enthält einen Mikro­prozessor mit Adressenspeichern. Gleichzeitig wird über die Schnittstelle die Versorgungsspannung übertragen, bei der es sich um die Netzspannung von 220 V handelt. Die Datenübertragung erfolgt über einen Busleitungs­verbund aus Steuerleitungen, während die Energiever­sorgung über das Stromnetz erfolgt. In den Schnitt­stellen begegnen sich jedoch Steuerleitungen und Versorgungsleitungen innerhalb desselben Installations­raums (der Installationsdose). Dabei besteht die Gefahr, daß Leitungen oder Komponenten, die für die Übertragung und Verarbeitung der Steuersignale bestimmt sind, mit der viel höheren Versorgungsspannung in Berührung kommen. Dies verursacht einerseits eine Gefahr für den Benutzer und andererseits auch für die Komponenten des Steuersystems, weil eine Überspannung an dafür nicht vorgesehene Orte übertragen werden kann und zu Zerstörungen im Steuersystem führen kann.In the older patent application P 38 18 601 a connection device for the connection of an electrical consumer is described, with an interface with control lines for the control of a control member. The connection device is part of a digital signal transmission system for home automation, in which universal interfaces are accommodated in the installation boxes, all of which have the same structure. Each of these universal interfaces can be coupled with a device adapter, which is placed in front of the interface contained in an installation box. The interface contains a microprocessor with address memories. At the same time, the supply voltage, which is the mains voltage of 220 V, is transmitted via the interface. The data transmission takes place via a bus line network consisting of control lines, while the energy supply takes place via the power grid. In the interfaces, however, control lines and supply lines meet within the same installation space (the installation box). There is a risk that lines or components, which are intended for the transmission and processing of the control signals, with the much higher supply voltage in Come into contact. On the one hand, this creates a danger for the user and, on the other hand, for the components of the control system, because an overvoltage can be transmitted to locations not intended for this purpose and can lead to destruction in the control system.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine An­schlußvorrichtung der im Oberbegriff des Patentan­spruchs 1 angegebenen Art zu schaffen, bei der nicht die Gefahr besteht, daß die Versorgungsspannungen an Komponenten des Steuersystems herangeführt wird und die für unterschiedliche Bedarfsfälle auf einfache Weise umgerüstet werden kann.The invention has for its object to provide a connection device of the type specified in the preamble of claim 1, in which there is no risk that the supply voltages will be applied to components of the control system and which can be converted easily for different needs.

Die Lösung dieser Aufgabe erfolgt erfindungsgemäß mit den im kennzeichnenden Teil des Patentanspruchs 1 an­gegebenen Merkmalen.This object is achieved according to the invention with the features specified in the characterizing part of patent claim 1.

Bei der erfindungsgemäßen Anschlußvorrichtung sind zwei unterschiedliche Installationsräume in Form von In­stallationsdosen vorgesehen, von denen eine für den Versorgungsteil und die andere für den Steuerteil be­stimmt ist. Der Versorgungsteil führt normalerweise eine Wechselspannung von 220 V, während der Steuerteil mit Gleichspannung von 12 V oder 24 V betrieben wird. Infolge der getrennten räumlichen Unterbringung der den unterschiedlichen Systemen angehörenden Komponenten ist es ausgeschlossen, daß versehentlich die hohe Versor­gungsspannung auf Teile des Steuersystems übertragen wird. Obwohl die Anschlußvorrichtung zwei getrennte Installationsräume aufweist, bildet sie dennoch eine einheitliche Gesamtvorrichtung. Das verbindende Teil wird durch den Zwischenstecker gebildet, der die Ver­bindung von der Steckdose zur Anschlußstelle für das elektrische Gerät herstellt. Diese Verbindung erfolgt über das ebenfalls im Zwischenstecker enthaltene Stell­organ, das von dem Steuersystem gesteuert ist. Ein wesentlicher Vorteil besteht darin, daß die Steckdose in üblicher Weise als Steckdose betrieben werden kann, jedoch in Verbindung mit dem Zwischenstecker Bestand­teil einer über Steuerleitungen steuerbaren Anschluß­vorrichtung ist.In the connection device according to the invention, two different installation spaces are provided in the form of installation boxes, one of which is intended for the supply part and the other for the control part. The supply section normally carries an AC voltage of 220 V, while the control section is operated with DC voltage of 12 V or 24 V. As a result of the separate spatial accommodation of the components belonging to the different systems, it is impossible for the high supply voltage to be accidentally transmitted to parts of the control system. Although the connection device has two separate installation spaces, it nevertheless forms a uniform overall device. The connecting part is formed by the adapter plug, which establishes the connection from the socket to the connection point for the electrical device. This connection is made via the actuator also contained in the adapter plug, which is controlled by the control system. A major advantage is that the socket can be operated in the usual way as a socket, but in connection with the adapter plug is part of a connection device controllable via control lines.

Die in dem separaten Installationsraum untergebrachte Schnittstelle ist im einfachsten Fall eine einfache Kontaktverbindung zum Durchschalten der Steuerleitungen zum Zwischenstecker. Die Schnittstelle kann aber auch komplexe Funktionen ausführen und beispielsweise einen Mikroprozessor enthalten, der die über die Steuer­leitungen zugeführten Daten verarbeitet und in Befehls­signale für das Steuerorgan umsetzt. Das Steuerorgan kann entweder ebenfalls Bestandteil der Schnittstelle sein oder es kann auch im Zwischenstecker enthalten sein. Vorzugsweise sind das Steuerorgan und das von dem Steuerorgan gesteuerte Stellorgan galvanisch voneinan­der getrennt. Das Steuerorgan ist Bestandteil des Steuersystems, während das Stellorgan zum Versorgungs­system gehört.In the simplest case, the interface housed in the separate installation room is a simple contact connection for connecting the control lines to the adapter plug. However, the interface can also perform complex functions and, for example, contain a microprocessor which processes the data supplied via the control lines and converts them into command signals for the control element. The control element can either also be part of the interface or it can also be contained in the adapter plug. The control element and the control element controlled by the control element are preferably electrically isolated from one another. The control element is part of the control system, while the control element belongs to the supply system.

Die erfindungsgemäße Anschlußvorrichtung eignet sich insbesondere für Hausleitsysteme wie sie in den älteren Patentanmeldungen P 38 18 601 und P 38 20 613 beschrie­ben sind. Dabei kann zweckmäßigerweise die in einem Installationsraum angeordnete Schnittstelle eine Uni­versal-Schnittstelle sein, die für alle Anschlußvor­richtungen eines Hausleitsystems gleich ist, während die Individualisierung entsprechend den auszuführenden Funktionen und der Art der anzuschließenden Verbraucher durch die Zwischenstecker erfolgt, von denen unter­schiedliche Typen vorhanden sind. Jeder Zwischenstecker kann mit einer Kombination aus Schnittstelle und Steck­dose zusammenwirken und der Verbraucher erhält seine Spannung von dem durch die Signale der Schnittstelle gesteuerten Zwischenstecker. Auf diese Weise kann bei­spielsweise eine Leuchte mit Dimmerbetrieb fernge­steuert werden oder es kann ein Rolladenantrieb ge­steuert werden.The connection device according to the invention is particularly suitable for home control systems as described in the older patent applications P 38 18 601 and P 38 20 613. In this case, the interface arranged in an installation space can expediently be a universal interface which is the same for all connection devices of a house control system, while the individualization takes place in accordance with the functions to be carried out and the type of consumer to be connected by means of the intermediate plug, of which different types are available. Any adapter plug can interact with a combination of interface and socket and the consumer receives his voltage from the adapter plug controlled by the signals of the interface. In this way, for example, a lamp with dimmer operation can be controlled remotely or a shutter drive can be controlled.

Obwohl vorzugsweise der Zwischenstecker ein Steckerteil aufweist, das in die Steckdose eingesteckt und wieder aus dieser herausgezogen werden kann, kann der Zwi­schenstecker auch so ausgebildet sein, daß er mit dem Steckerteil der Steckdose fest verbunden, beispiels­weise angeschraubt, wird. In diesem Fall ist es zwar möglich, den Zwischenstecker von der Steckdose zu de­montieren, jedoch ist ein einfaches Abziehen von der Steckdose unmöglich.Although the adapter plug preferably has a plug part which can be inserted into and pulled out of the socket again, the adapter plug can also be designed such that it is firmly connected, for example screwed, to the plug part of the socket. In this case, it is possible to remove the adapter plug from the socket, but simply pulling it out of the socket is impossible.

Im folgenden werden unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeich­nungen Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung näher er­läutert.Exemplary embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the drawings.

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  • Fig. 2 shows a section through a second embodiment of the connecting device.

Die Anschlußvorrichtung nach Fig. 1 weist zwei In­stallationsräume 10,11 auf, die von üblichen Installa­tionsdosen, z.B. Unterputzdosen, gebildet sind. Beide Installationsräume 10,11 sind einander benachbart ange­ordnet und sie können auch fest miteinander verbunden sein, um die Einhaltung ihres richtigen Abstandes zu gewährleisten. Der Installationsraum 10 enthält eine übliche Steckdose 12, die z.B. als Schukosteckdose aus­gebildet ist und hier nicht näher erläutert werden muß. An die Kontakte der Steckdose 12 sind die Versorgungs­leitungen 13 angeschlossen, die mit L, N und PE be­zeichnet sind. Diese Versorgungsleitungen 13 sind Be­standteil des Versorgungsnetzes, das mit 220 V Wechsel­spannung betrieben wird.1 has two installation spaces 10, 11, which are formed by conventional installation boxes, for example flush-mounted boxes. Both installation spaces 10, 11 are arranged adjacent to one another and they can also be firmly connected to one another to ensure that their correct distance is maintained. The installation space 10 contains a conventional socket 12, which is designed, for example, as a Schuko socket and need not be explained in more detail here. The supply lines 13, which are designated L, N and PE, are connected to the contacts of the socket 12. These supply lines 13 are part of the supply network, which is operated with 220 V AC.

In den Installationsraum 11 führen aus der Wand heraus Steuerleitungen 14 hinein. Die Steuerleitungen 14 sind an die im Installationsraum 11 angeordnete Schnitt­stelle 15 angeschlossen, bei der es sich beispielsweise um einen Dekodierer handelt, der einen bestimmten Sig­nalcode, der über die Steuerleitungen 14 zugeführt wird, zur Identifizierung der Anschlußvorrichtung er­kennt und bei Erkennen dieses Codes ein Signal an seine Ausgangsleitungen 16 abgibt.Control lines 14 lead into the installation space 11 from the wall. The control lines 14 are connected to the interface 15 arranged in the installation space 11, which is, for example, a decoder which recognizes a specific signal code which is supplied via the control lines 14 for the identification of the connecting device and, when this code is recognized, signals a signal outputs its output lines 16.

Die in den Installationsräumen 10 und 11 enthaltenen Komponenten sind an Blecheinsätzen 17,18 befestigt, welche in üblicher Weise mit (nicht dargestellten) Spreizkrallen an den Wänden des Installationsraums festgespannt sind. Vor der Wand befindet sich ein Blendenrahmen 19, in den ein Blendeneinsatz 20 der Steckdose 12 und ein Blendeneinsatz 21 zum Verdecken der Schnittstelle 15 eingesetzt sind. Der Blendenein­satz 21 enthält Kontakte 22, die mit Leitungen 16 ver­bunden sind und Löcher, durch die diese Kontakte 22 von außen zugänglich sind.The components contained in the installation rooms 10 and 11 are fastened to sheet metal inserts 17, 18, which are clamped to the walls of the installation room in a conventional manner with expanding claws (not shown). In front of the wall there is an aperture frame 19 into which an aperture insert 20 of the socket 12 and an aperture insert 21 are used to cover the interface 15. The panel insert 21 contains contacts 22 which are connected to lines 16 and holes through which these contacts 22 are accessible from the outside.

Die bisher beschriebene Anschlußvorrichtung kann in üblicher Weise benutzt werden, indem der Stecker eines elektrischen Gerätes in die Steckdose eingesetzt wird.The connection device described so far can be used in the usual way by inserting the plug of an electrical device into the socket.

Wenn die Anschlußvorrichtung in Verbindung mit dem Steuersystem der Steuerleitungen 14 benutzt wird, wird der Zwischenstecker 23 vor die Blende gesetzt, indem der Steckerteil 24 dieses Zwischensteckers in die Steckdose 12 eingesteckt wird. Der Steckerteil 24 ist nach Art eines üblichen Schukosteckers mit Stecker­stiften ausgebildet und er steht von dem Gehäuse 25 des Zwischensteckers 23 vor.When the connection device is used in connection with the control system of the control lines 14, the intermediate plug 23 is placed in front of the cover by inserting the plug part 24 of this intermediate plug into the socket 12. The plug part 24 is designed in the manner of a conventional Schuko plug with plug pins and it projects from the housing 25 of the intermediate plug 23.

Im Gehäuse des Zwischensteckers 25 befindet sich ferner eine Anschlußstelle 26, die nach Art einer Steckdose ausgebildet ist, damit der Stecker eines elektrischen Gerätes an den Zwischenstecker angesteckt werden kann. Die eine Klemme 26a der Anschlußstelle 26 ist direkt mit dem einen Kontaktstift des Steckerteils 24 ver­bunden, während die andere Klemme 26b der Anschluß­stelle 26 über das Stellorgan 27 mit dem anderen Kon­taktstift des Steckerteils 24 verbunden ist. Das Stell­organ 27 besteht bei dem vorliegenden Ausführungsbei­spiel aus dem Kontakt 28a des Steuerorgans 28, das als Relais ausgebildet ist. Das Steuerorgan 28 ist mit Kon­takten 29 verbunden, die aus dem Gehäuse des Zwischen­steckers 23 heraus vorstehen und mit den Kontakten 22 in Berührung kommen, wenn der Zwischenstecker 23 an die fest installierte Einrichtung angesetzt wird und der Steckerteil 24 mit der Steckdose 12 mechanisch und elektrisch verbunden wird.In the housing of the adapter plug 25 there is also a connection point 26 which is designed in the manner of a socket so that the plug of an electrical device can be plugged into the adapter plug. One terminal 26a of the connection point 26 is connected directly to the one contact pin of the plug part 24, while the other terminal 26b of the connection point 26 is connected to the other contact pin of the plug part 24 via the actuator 27. The actuator 27 consists in the present embodiment of the contact 28a of the control member 28, which is designed as a relay. The control member 28 is connected to contacts 29 which protrude from the housing of the intermediate plug 23 and come into contact with the contacts 22 when the intermediate plug 23 is attached to the permanently installed device and the plug part 24 is mechanically and electrically connected to the socket 12 becomes.

Wenn der Verbraucher eine Leuchte ist, deren Stecker in die Anschlußstelle 26 eingesteckt ist, so kann diese Leuchte durch Steuersignale an den Steuerleitungen 14 eingeschaltet oder abgeschaltet werden. Die betreffen­den Steuersignale werden vom Dekodierer 15 identifi­ziert und dieser erzeugt dann die Signale zum Steuern des Steuerorgans 28, das seinerseits das Stellorgan 27 schaltet.If the consumer is a lamp, the plug of which is inserted into the connection point 26, this lamp can be switched on or off by control signals on the control lines 14. The relevant control signals are identified by the decoder 15, which then generates the signals for controlling the control member 28, which in turn is the actuator 27 switches.

Bei dem vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiel besteht die Schnittstelle 15 aus einem Dekodierer. Die Schnittstelle kann auch einen Mikroprozessor mit Adressenspeichern enthalten. Anstelle eines Relais kann das Steuerorgan 28 aus einer Dimmerschaltung oder einer anderen linear arbeitenden Steuerschaltung bestehen.In the embodiment described above, the interface 15 consists of a decoder. The interface can also contain a microprocessor with address memories. Instead of a relay, the control element 28 can consist of a dimmer circuit or another linearly operating control circuit.

Der Zwischenstecker 23 kann eine mechanische oder elektrische Kodierung aufweisen, durch die das Vor­handensein dieses Zwischensteckers auf der installier­ten Einheit in der Schnittstelle 15 erkannt wird und durch die auch der Typ des jeweiligen Zwischensteckers in der Schnittstelle 15 erkannt wird. Die Typen der Zwischenstecker unterscheiden sich durch unterschied­liche Steuerorgane 28 und Stellorgane 27 sowie durch unterschiedliche Funktionen, die mit diesen Steuer­organen und Stellorganen ausgeführt werden können.The adapter plug 23 can have a mechanical or electrical coding by means of which the presence of this adapter plug on the installed unit in the interface 15 is recognized and by which the type of the respective adapter plug in the interface 15 is also identified. The types of adapter plug differ by different control elements 28 and control elements 27 and by different functions that can be carried out with these control elements and control elements.

Das Ausführungsbeispiel von Fig. 2 entspricht weit­gehend dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel, so daß die nachfolgende Erläuterung sich auf die Unterschiede be­schränkt. Während bei dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel das Gehäuse 25 des Zwischensteckers sich über die Frontseiten beider Installationsräume 10 und 11 er­streckt, ist das Gehäuse 25a des Zwischensteckers von Fig. 2 kleiner. Dieses Gehäuse enthält ebenfalls eine Anschlußstelle 26 für den Anschluß eines Verbrauchers und ein Steckerteil 24, das in die Steckdose 12 einge­steckt werden kann. Die Kontakte 29 sind jedoch nicht an dem Gehäuse 25a befestigt, sondern sie sind in einem zusätzlichen Stecker 30 untergebracht, der über Kabel 31 mit dem Gehäuse 25a verbunden ist und der in ein Loch der Blendenplatte 21 eingesteckt ist, damit seine Kontakte 29 mit den Kontakten 22 der Schnittstelle 15 verbunden werden.The embodiment of Fig. 2 largely corresponds to the first embodiment, so that the following explanation is limited to the differences. While in the first exemplary embodiment the housing 25 of the intermediate connector extends over the front sides of both installation spaces 10 and 11, the housing 25a of the intermediate connector from FIG. 2 is smaller. This housing also contains a connection point 26 for connecting a consumer and a plug part 24 which can be inserted into the socket 12. However, the contacts 29 are not fastened to the housing 25a, but they are accommodated in an additional plug 30 which is connected to the housing 25a via a cable 31 and which is inserted into a hole in the aperture plate 21, so that its Contacts 29 are connected to the contacts 22 of the interface 15.

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1. Anschlußvorrichtung für den Anschluß eines elek­trischen Verbrauchers an Versorgungsleitungen (13), mit einer Schnittstelle (15) mit Steuer­leitungen (16) für die Steuerung eines Steuer­organs (28) und einer Anschlußstelle (26) zum Verbinden des Verbrauchers mit den Versorgungs­leitungen (13) über ein von dem Steuerorgan (28) gesteuertes Stellorgan (27),
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß die Schnittstelle (15) und eine an die Ver­sorgungsleitungen (13) angeschlossene Steckdose (12) in getrennten Installationsräumen (10,11) untergebracht sind und daß die Anschlußstelle (26) und das Stellorgan (27) in einem Zwischenstecker (23) enthalten sind, der ein in die Steckdose (12) eingreifendes Steckerteil (24) und Kontakte (29) zum Verbinden mit der Schnittstelle (15) aufweist.1. Connection device for connecting an electrical consumer to supply lines (13), with an interface (15) with control lines (16) for controlling a control element (28) and a connection point (26) for connecting the consumer to the supply lines (13) via an actuator (27) controlled by the control element (28),
characterized by
that the interface (15) and a socket (12) connected to the supply lines (13) are accommodated in separate installation rooms (10, 11) and that the connection point (26) and the actuator (27) are contained in an adapter plug (23) which has a plug part (24) which engages in the socket (12) and contacts (29) for connection to the interface (15). 2. Anschlußvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch ge­kennzeichnet, daß der Zwischenstecker (23) eine separate Einheit ist, die mit dem Einschieben des Steckerteils (24) in die Steckdose (12) an dieser herausnehmbar zu befestigen ist.2. Connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that the intermediate plug (23) is a separate unit which can be removably fastened to the socket (12) by inserting the plug part (24). 3. Anschlußvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch ge­kennzeichnet, daß das Steckerteil (24) fest mit der Steckdose (12) verbunden ist.3. Connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that the plug part (24) is fixedly connected to the socket (12). 4. Anschlußvorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1-3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Steuerorgan (28) in dem Zwischenstecker (23) untergebracht ist.4. Connection device according to one of claims 1-3, characterized in that the control member (28) is housed in the adapter plug (23). 5. Anschlußvorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1-4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Schnittstelle (15) einen Mikroprozessor mit Adressenspeicher enthält.5. Connection device according to one of claims 1-4, characterized in that the interface (15) contains a microprocessor with address memory. 6. Anschlußvorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1-5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Schnittstelle (15) einen Dekodierer enthält.6. Connection device according to one of claims 1-5, characterized in that the interface (15) contains a decoder. 7. Anschlußvorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1-6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Zwischenstecker (23) eine den Typ des Zwischensteckers angebende Kodierung aufweist, die beim Anstecken des Zwi­schensteckers (23) an die Steckdose (12) in die Schnittstelle (15) übertragen und dort gespeichert wird.7. Connecting device according to one of claims 1-6, characterized in that the adapter plug (23) has a coding indicating the type of the adapter plug, which when the adapter plug (23) is plugged into the socket (12) in the interface (15) and stored there. 8. Anschlußvorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1-7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Zwischenstecker (23) ein Gehäuse (25) aufweist, an dem die Kon­takte (29) fest angebracht sind.8. Connection device according to one of claims 1-7, characterized in that the intermediate plug (23) has a housing (25) on which the contacts (29) are fixedly attached. 9. Anschlußvorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1-7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Zwischenstecker (23) ein Gehäuse (25a) aufweist, von dem ein Kabel (31) zu den Kontakten (29) führt.9. Connection device according to one of claims 1-7, characterized in that the intermediate connector (23) has a housing (25a), from which a cable (31) leads to the contacts (29).
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