EP0437696B1 - Remote-controlled connecting device - Google Patents

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EP0437696B1
EP0437696B1 EP90121780A EP90121780A EP0437696B1 EP 0437696 B1 EP0437696 B1 EP 0437696B1 EP 90121780 A EP90121780 A EP 90121780A EP 90121780 A EP90121780 A EP 90121780A EP 0437696 B1 EP0437696 B1 EP 0437696B1
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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
    • 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
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    • 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
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R2103/00—Two poles
    • 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

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  • the invention relates to e.g. via a bus remote or controllable connection device for connecting an electrical consumer to supply lines, with an interface with control lines for controlling a control member and a socket for connecting the consumer to the supply lines via an actuator controlled by the control member.
  • a switchable connection device with a socket and associated control device can be found in DE-U-79 31 354.
  • Connection devices are usually provided in electrical installations in the form of sockets to which the consumer is connected with a power 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-OS 28 32 942 describes a house control system in which the power supply network additional data are transmitted. 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.
  • German patent application DE-A-38 18 601 describes a digital signal transmission system for home automation technology, 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 volts, 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).
  • German patent application P 39 19 070 (corresponding to the European application EP-A-0 402 654 which is cited as a document according to Article 54 (3), (4) EPC) is a connection device for the connection of an electrical consumer described, which has an interface with control lines for controlling a control member and a connection point for connecting the consumer to the supply lines via an actuator controlled by the control member.
  • the interface and a socket are accommodated in separate installation rooms, the connection point and the actuator being contained in an intermediate plug which has a plug part engaging in the socket and contacts for connecting to the interface.
  • connection device thus consists of two separate units, a fixed flush-mounted unit, consisting of an interface and socket, and a movable flush-mounted unit, consisting of the adapter plug, which contains the control element.
  • This adapter plug has two connector parts, namely one for the socket and one for the interface.
  • This configuration of the connecting device enables a remote-controlled socket to be produced from the combination of a non-switchable flush-mounted socket with an interface by inserting a switchable intermediate plug into the flush-mounted socket and into the interface.
  • the disadvantage of this design is that a complex adapter plug is required, which also protrudes far beyond the wall surface.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a remote switchable or remotely controllable connection device To create the type described above for flush-mounted installation, in which there is no risk that lines or components, which are intended for the transmission and processing of the control signals, come into contact with the much higher supply voltage.
  • connection device In the connection device according to the invention, two different installation spaces in the form of installation boxes or installation spaces formed by a partition wall of a common flush-mounted box are provided.
  • the interface is located in one installation space and the control element with the control element and the socket are located in the other installation space.
  • the socket usually carries an AC voltage of 220 V, while the interface and the control device are operated with DC voltage of 5 V, 12 V or 24 V.
  • the connection device has two separate installation spaces, it nevertheless forms a functional unit.
  • the connecting part is formed by the cover, which establishes the electrical connection from the control part of one installation space to the control element of the other installation space.
  • This connection is made by a connector that is attached to the inside of the cover. During assembly or disassembly the cover, the electrical connection is automatically established or disconnected. Accordingly, the socket can be switched off when the cover is removed.
  • Another advantage is that the overall height of the connection device does not, or does not significantly, exceed the overall height of the conventional flush-mounted installation devices, such as switches and sockets.
  • the interface housed in the separate installation room is a simple contact connection for connecting the control lines to the socket.
  • 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 part of the socket.
  • 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 German patent applications DE-A-38 18 601 and P 38 20 613 (corresponding to the previously published EP-A-0 346 614).
  • the interface arranged in an installation room 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 consumers to be connected by supplementary modules from which have different types.
  • the connection device forms a combination of interface and socket and the consumer receives its voltage from the socket controlled by the signals of the interface. In this way, for example, a lamp with dimmer operation can be remotely controlled or a roller shutter drive can be controlled.
  • 1 to 3 of the drawing has two installation spaces 5 and 6 of a one-piece flush-mounted installation box 7 divided by a partition 4.
  • the installation spaces 5 and 6 can also be formed by two junction boxes arranged adjacent to one another.
  • the installation space 6 contains a conventional socket 8, which is designed, for example, as an earthed socket and need not be explained in more detail here.
  • the installation space 6 also contains a control member 9 and an actuator 10.
  • the actuator 10 in the present embodiment consists of the contacts 9a, 9b of the control member 9, which is designed as a relay is.
  • the control member 9 can also be a dimmer and the actuator can consist of a transistor or triarc.
  • Control lines 11 lead into the installation space 5 from the wall.
  • the control lines as part of a bus system are connected to the interface 12 arranged in the installation space 5.
  • a stationary bus system can form a versatile, initially still function-independent signal transmission system, which consists of a line network (e.g. twisted pair cable), to the line ends of which 11 universal interfaces 12 are connected, which are arranged with all other corresponding devices, i.e. ensure understandable signal traffic for all devices involved. These devices can be designed as flush-mounted devices and terminate with a support plate 13 to the user side.
  • This signal transmission system forms the infrastructure of the house control system and is still completely open to any application (devices, functions).
  • the universal interface 12 is able to generate and send or receive and evaluate a signal telegram. It can contain an addressing field with source and destination address.
  • the universal interface 12 thus specifies the location to which the transmitted telegram should arrive (destination) or the location from which a telegram has been sent (source).
  • the addresses can be set using adjusters in the support plate area or in accordance with German patent application P 38 20 613 by bus programming.
  • the respective telegram does not show immediately which device function was assigned to it. It must therefore first be determined in accordance with an order scheme valid for the entire system whether it is, for example, a switching command, a status message, an analog value, an emergency call or an alarm message (telegram reception) or should be (telegram Transmission). This determination is carried out by the encoder / decoder 14.
  • the encoder / decoder 14 is matched to the respective terminal type, processes the incoming switching, keying or query command or converts an analog value into a form which the universal interface 12 understands and which can design a corresponding telegram from it.
  • the encoder / decoder 14 thus receives a specific signal code via the control lines 11 and identifies it. If the signal code belongs to the connection device, the encoder / decoder 14 outputs a signal via the output lines 15.
  • the output lines 15 are connected to a 2-pole plug device 16 with plug sockets arranged on the front side of the interface 12.
  • the components 8, 9, 10 and 12 contained in the installation rooms 5, 6 are fastened in the flush-mounted box 7 by means of support plates 13 or other fastening elements. This can be done using screws or spreading clamps, for example.
  • the cover 17 is fastened to the components 8, 9, 10 and 12 by screws or clips.
  • a plate 19 is fastened to the inside of the cover 17 and carries two conductor tracks 20 arranged in parallel and at a distance.
  • the conductor tracks 20 are connected at the end points with plug pins 21, 22 attached to the plate 19.
  • the plug pin pair 21 is designed to match the plug device 16 of the interface 12 and the plug pin pair 22 is designed to match the plug device 23 of the control element 9.
  • the plug pins 21 and 22 engage in the sockets of the plug devices 16, 23 and establish the electrical connection from the interface 12 to the control element 9.
  • the signal transmitted via the output lines 15 thus passes via the first plug connection 16, 21, the conductor tracks 20 and the second plug connection 22, 23 to the control element 9, which controls the control element 10.
  • the output signal of the interface 12 controls the control element 9, which is designed as a relay and whose contacts 9a, 9b open or close the circuit at the socket 8.
  • the N conductor leads directly to the protective contact terminal 25 of the socket 8.
  • the L conductor is connected to the terminal 26 and the PE via the contact 9b.
  • the conductor is connected to terminal 27 via contact 9a. There is thus a 2-pole disconnection of the contact sockets 28.
  • this lamp can be switched on or off by control signals on the control lines 11.
  • control element 9 can consist of a dimmer circuit or another linearly operating control circuit.

Abstract

The connecting device permits the connection of a load to supply lines (24) and also the control of the load by means of control lines (11) via an interface (12). The supply lines (24) and the control lines (11) lead into separate installation spaces (5, 6). The interface (12) is located in the first installation space (5), and a plug socket (8) and a control device (9), controlling it, are located in the second installation space (6). The connecting lines between the interface (12) and the control device (9) are contained on the inside of the cover (17) and are connected to the interface and to the control device (9) via plug devices (16, 21; 22, 23). The control device (9) is controlled via the interface (12). The control device (9), with a control member (10), controls the current supply to the contact sockets (28) of the plug socket (8), to which the load is connected. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine z.B. über einen Bus fernschalt- oder fernsteuerbare Anschlußvorrichtung für den Anschluß eines elektrischen Verbrauchers an Versorgungsleitungen, mit einer Schnittstelle mit Steuerleitungen für die Steuerung eines Steuerorgans und einer Steckdose zum Verbinden des Verbrauchers mit den Versorgungsleitungen über ein von dem Steuerorgan gesteuertes Stellorgan.The invention relates to e.g. via a bus remote or controllable connection device for connecting an electrical consumer to supply lines, with an interface with control lines for controlling a control member and a socket for connecting the consumer to the supply lines via an actuator controlled by the control member.

Eine schaltbare Anschlußvorrichtung mit einer Steckdose und dazugehörigem Steuerorgan ist DE-U-79 31 354 zu entnehmen.A switchable connection device with a socket and associated control device can be found in DE-U-79 31 354.

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. Die DE-OS 28 32 942 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.Connection devices are usually provided in electrical installations in the form of sockets to which the consumer is connected with a power 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-OS 28 32 942 describes a house control system in which the power supply network additional data are transmitted. 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 deutschen Patentanmeldung DE-A- 38 18 601 ist ein digitales Signalübertragssystem für die Hausleittechnik beschrieben, 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 Volt 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 und zu Zerstörungen im Steuersystem führen kann.German patent application DE-A-38 18 601 describes a digital signal transmission system for home automation technology, 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 volts, 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 that are intended for the transmission and processing of the control signals come into contact with the much higher supply voltage. This creates a risk for the user on the one hand and also for the components of the control system because of an overvoltage can be transferred to locations not intended for this purpose and can lead to destruction of the control system.

In der (nicht vorveröffentlichten) deutschen Patentanmeldung P 39 19 070 (entsprechend der europaïschen Anmeldung EP-A-0 402 654 die als Dokument gemäß Artikel 54(3),(4) EPÜ zitiert ist) ist eine Anschlußvorrichtung für den Anschluß eines elektrischen Verbrauchers beschrieben, die eine Schnittstelle mit Steuerleitungen für die Steuerung eines Steuerorganes und einer Anschlußstelle zum Verbinden des Verbrauchers mit den Versorgungsleitungen über ein vom Steuerorgan gesteuertes Stellorgan aufweist. Bei dieser Anschlußvorrichtung sind die Schnittstelle und eine Steckdose in getrennten Installationsräumen untergebracht, wobei die Anschlußstelle und das Stellorgan in einem Zwischenstecker enthalten sind, der ein in die Steckdose eingreifendes Steckerteil und Kontakte zum Verbinden mit der Schnittstelle aufweist. Die Anschlußvorrichtung besteht somit aus zwei separaten Einheiten, einer festen Unterputzeinheit, bestehend aus Schnittstelle und Steckdose und einer beweglichen Überputzeinheit, bestehend aus dem Zwischenstecker, der das Steuerorgan enthält. Dieser Zwischenstecker besitzt zwei Steckerteile, nämlich einen für die Steckdose und einen für die Schnittstelle. Durch diese Ausbildung der Anschlußvorrichtung läßt sich aus der Kombination einer nichtschaltbaren Unterputzsteckdose mit einer Schnittstelle durch Einführen eines schaltbaren Zwischensteckers in die Unterputzsteckdose und in die Schnittstelle eine fernschaltbare Steckdose herstellen. Nachteilig bei dieser Ausführung ist, daß ein aufwendiger Zwischenstecker erforderlich ist, der noch dazu weit über die Wandoberfläche hervorsteht.In the (not prepublished) German patent application P 39 19 070 (corresponding to the European application EP-A-0 402 654 which is cited as a document according to Article 54 (3), (4) EPC) is a connection device for the connection of an electrical consumer described, which has an interface with control lines for controlling a control member and a connection point for connecting the consumer to the supply lines via an actuator controlled by the control member. In this connection device, the interface and a socket are accommodated in separate installation rooms, the connection point and the actuator being contained in an intermediate plug which has a plug part engaging in the socket and contacts for connecting to the interface. The connection device thus consists of two separate units, a fixed flush-mounted unit, consisting of an interface and socket, and a movable flush-mounted unit, consisting of the adapter plug, which contains the control element. This adapter plug has two connector parts, namely one for the socket and one for the interface. This configuration of the connecting device enables a remote-controlled socket to be produced from the combination of a non-switchable flush-mounted socket with an interface by inserting a switchable intermediate plug into the flush-mounted socket and into the interface. The disadvantage of this design is that a complex adapter plug is required, which also protrudes far beyond the wall surface.

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht darin, eine fernschalt-oder fernsteuerbare Anschlußvorrichtung der eingangs beschriebenen Art für die Unterputzinstallation zu schaffen, bei der nicht die Gefahr besteht, daß Leitungen oder Komponenten, die für die Übertragung und Verarbeitung der Steuersignale bestimmt sind, mit der viel höheren Versorgungsspannung in Berührung kommen.The object of the invention is to provide a remote switchable or remotely controllable connection device To create the type described above for flush-mounted installation, in which there is no risk that lines or components, which are intended for the transmission and processing of the control signals, come into contact with the much higher supply voltage.

Die Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch die im Kennzeichen des Hauptanspruchs aufgeführten Merkmale gelöst.The object is achieved by the features listed in the characterizing part of the main claim.

Bei der erfindungsgemäßen Anschlußvorrichtung sind zwei unterschiedliche Installationsräume in Form von Installationsdosen oder durch eine Trennwand gebildete Installationsräume einer gemeinsamen Unterputzdose vorgesehen. In dem einen Installationsraum befindet sich die Schnittstelle und in dem anderen Installationsraum das Steuerorgan mit dem Stellorgan sowie die Steckdose.In the connection device according to the invention, two different installation spaces in the form of installation boxes or installation spaces formed by a partition wall of a common flush-mounted box are provided. The interface is located in one installation space and the control element with the control element and the socket are located in the other installation space.

Die Steckdose führt normalerweise eine Wechselspannung von 220 V, während die Schnittstelle und das Steuerorgan mit Gleichspannung von 5 V, 12 V oder 24 V betrieben werden. Infolge der getrennten räumlichen Unterbringung der 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 Funktionseinheit. Das verbindende Teil wird durch die Abdeckung gebildet, die die elektrische Verbindung vom Steuerteil des einen Installationsraumes zum Steuerorgan des anderen Installationsraumes herstellt. Diese Verbindung erfolgt durch eine Steckvorrichtung, die an der Innenseite der Abdeckung befestigt ist. Bei der Montage oder Demontage der Abdeckung wird die elektrische Verbindung automatisch hergestellt bzw. getrennt. Dementsprechend kann die Steckdose beim Abnehmen der Abdeckung stromlos geschaltet werden. Ein weiterer Vorteil besteht darin, daß die Bauhöhe der Anschlußvorrichtung nicht oder nicht wesentlich über die Bauhöhe der üblichen Unterputzinstallationsgeräte, wie Schalter und Steckdosen, hinausgeht.The socket usually carries an AC voltage of 220 V, while the interface and the control device are operated with DC voltage of 5 V, 12 V or 24 V. As a result of the separate spatial accommodation of the components belonging to 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 functional unit. The connecting part is formed by the cover, which establishes the electrical connection from the control part of one installation space to the control element of the other installation space. This connection is made by a connector that is attached to the inside of the cover. During assembly or disassembly the cover, the electrical connection is automatically established or disconnected. Accordingly, the socket can be switched off when the cover is removed. Another advantage is that the overall height of the connection device does not, or does not significantly, exceed the overall height of the conventional flush-mounted installation devices, such as switches and sockets.

Die in dem separaten Installationsraum untergebrachte Schnittstelle ist im einfachsten Fall eine einfache Kontaktverbindung zum Durchschalten der Steuerleitungen zur Steckdose. 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 Bestandteil der Steckdose 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 socket. 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 part of the socket. 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 deutschen Patentanmeldungen DE-A- 38 18 601 und P 38 20 613 (entsprechend der vorveröffentlichten EP-A-0 346 614) beschrieben sind. Dabei kann zweckmäßigerweise die in einem Installationsraum angeordnete Schnittstelle eine Universal-Schnittstelle sein, die für alle Anschlußvorrichtungen eines Hausleitsystems gleich sind, während die Individualisierung entsprechend den auszuführenden Funktionen und der Art der anzuschließenden Verbraucher durch Ergänzungsbausteine erfolgt, von denen unterschiedliche Typen vorhanden sind. Die Anschlußvorrichtung bildet eine Kombination aus Schnittstelle und Steckdose und der Verbraucher erhält seine Spannung von der durch die Signale der Schnittstelle gesteuerten Steckdose. Auf diese Weise kann beispielsweise eine Leuchte mit Dimmerbetrieb ferngesteuert 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 German patent applications DE-A-38 18 601 and P 38 20 613 (corresponding to the previously published EP-A-0 346 614). In this case, the interface arranged in an installation room 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 consumers to be connected by supplementary modules from which have different types. The connection device forms a combination of interface and socket and the consumer receives its voltage from the socket controlled by the signals of the interface. In this way, for example, a lamp with dimmer operation can be remotely controlled or a roller shutter drive can be controlled.

Im folgenden wird unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnung ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung näher erläutert.In the following an embodiment of the invention will be explained with reference to the drawing.

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a plan view of the connection device without a cover.

Die Anschlußvorrichtung nach Fig. 1 bis 3 der Zeichnung weist zwei durch eine Trennwand 4 aufgeteilte Installationsräume 5 und 6 einer einteiligen Unterputz-Installationsdose 7 auf. Die Installationsräume 5 und 6 können auch durch zwei benachbart angeordnete Unterputzdosen gebildet werden.1 to 3 of the drawing has two installation spaces 5 and 6 of a one-piece flush-mounted installation box 7 divided by a partition 4. The installation spaces 5 and 6 can also be formed by two junction boxes arranged adjacent to one another.

Der Installationsraum 6 enthält eine übliche Steckdose 8, die z.B. als Schutzkontaktsteckdose ausgebildet ist und hier nicht näher erläutert werden muß. Der Installationsraum 6 enthält ferner ein Steuerorgan 9 sowie ein Stellorgan 10. Das Stellorgan 10 besteht bei dem vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel aus den Kontakten 9a,9b des Steuerorgans 9, das als Relais ausgebildet ist. Das Steuerorgan 9 kann auch ein Dimmer sein und das Stellorgan aus einem Transistor oder Triarc bestehen. In dem Installationsraum 5 führen aus der Wand heraus Steuerleitungen 11 hinein. Die Steuerleitungen als Bestandteil eines Bussystems sind an die im Installationsraum 5 angeordnete Schnittstelle 12 angeschlossen.The installation space 6 contains a conventional socket 8, which is designed, for example, as an earthed socket and need not be explained in more detail here. The installation space 6 also contains a control member 9 and an actuator 10. The actuator 10 in the present embodiment consists of the contacts 9a, 9b of the control member 9, which is designed as a relay is. The control member 9 can also be a dimmer and the actuator can consist of a transistor or triarc. Control lines 11 lead into the installation space 5 from the wall. The control lines as part of a bus system are connected to the interface 12 arranged in the installation space 5.

Ein ortsfestes Bussystem kann ein vielfältig nutzbares, zunächst noch funktionsunabhängiges Signalübertragungssystem bilden, das aus einem Leitungsverbundnetz (z.B. twisted pair Kabel) besteht, an dessen Leitungsenden 11 Universal-Schnittstellen 12 angeschlossen sind, welche einen mit allen anderen entsprechenden Geräten geordneten, d.h. für alle beteiligten Geräte 12 verständlichen Signalverkehr sicherstellen. Diese Geräte können als Unterputzgeräte ausgeführt werden und mit einer Tragplatte 13 zur Benutzerseite abschließen. Dieses Signalübertragungssystem bildet die Infrastruktur des Hausleitsystems und ist noch völlig offen für beliebige Anwendungen (Geräte, Funktionen). Die Universal-Schnittstelle 12 ist in der Lage, ein Signal-Telegramm zu erzeugen und auszusenden bzw. zu empfangen und auszuwerten. Sie kann ein Adressierungsfeld mit Quell- und Zieladresse enthalten. In der Universal-Schnittstelle 12 wird also festgelegt, an welchen Ort das ausgesandte Telegramm gelangen soll (Ziel) bzw. von welchem Ort ein Telegramm gesendet worden ist (Quelle). Die Festlegung der Adressen kann über Einsteller im Tragplattenbereich oder gemäß der deutschen Patentanmeldung P 38 20 613 durch eine Busprogrammierung erfolgen.A stationary bus system can form a versatile, initially still function-independent signal transmission system, which consists of a line network (e.g. twisted pair cable), to the line ends of which 11 universal interfaces 12 are connected, which are arranged with all other corresponding devices, i.e. ensure understandable signal traffic for all devices involved. These devices can be designed as flush-mounted devices and terminate with a support plate 13 to the user side. This signal transmission system forms the infrastructure of the house control system and is still completely open to any application (devices, functions). The universal interface 12 is able to generate and send or receive and evaluate a signal telegram. It can contain an addressing field with source and destination address. The universal interface 12 thus specifies the location to which the transmitted telegram should arrive (destination) or the location from which a telegram has been sent (source). The addresses can be set using adjusters in the support plate area or in accordance with German patent application P 38 20 613 by bus programming.

Mit der beschriebenen Grundinstallation ist es möglich, unterschiedliche Telegramme gezielt (adressiert) zwischen beliebigen Punkten auszutauschen; dem jeweiligen Telegramm ist jedoch nicht unmittelbar entnehmbar, welche Gerätefunktion ihm zugeordnet wurde. Es muß deshalb erst nach einem für das Gesamtsystem gültigen Ordnungsschema festgestellt werden, ob es sich z.B. um einen Schaltbefehl, um eine Statusmeldung, um eine Analogwertangabe, um einen Notruf oder um eine Alarmmeldung handelt (Telegramm-Empfang) bzw. handeln soll (Telegramm-Aussendung). Diese Festlegung übernimmt der Kodierer/Dekodierer 14. Der Kodierer/Dekodierer 14 ist auf den jeweiligen Endgeräte-Typ abgestimmt, verarbeitet den ankommenden Schalt-, Tast- oder Abfragebefehl bzw. wandelt einen Analogwert in eine Form, die die Universal-Schnittstelle 12 versteht und die daraus ein entsprechendes Telegramm gestalten kann. Der Kodierer/Dekodierer 14 erhält also über die Steuerleitungen 11 einen bestimmten Signalcode und identifiziert ihn. Wenn der Signalcode zu der Anschlußvorrichtung gehört, gibt der Kodierer/Dekodierer 14 über die Ausgangsleitungen 15 ein Signal ab. Die Ausgangsleitungen 15 sind an eine, an der Frontseite der Schnittstelle 12 angeordnete 2-polige Steckvorrichtung 16 mit Steckbuchsen angeschlossen.With the basic installation described, it is possible to selectively (addressed) exchange different telegrams between any points; the However, the respective telegram does not show immediately which device function was assigned to it. It must therefore first be determined in accordance with an order scheme valid for the entire system whether it is, for example, a switching command, a status message, an analog value, an emergency call or an alarm message (telegram reception) or should be (telegram Transmission). This determination is carried out by the encoder / decoder 14. The encoder / decoder 14 is matched to the respective terminal type, processes the incoming switching, keying or query command or converts an analog value into a form which the universal interface 12 understands and which can design a corresponding telegram from it. The encoder / decoder 14 thus receives a specific signal code via the control lines 11 and identifies it. If the signal code belongs to the connection device, the encoder / decoder 14 outputs a signal via the output lines 15. The output lines 15 are connected to a 2-pole plug device 16 with plug sockets arranged on the front side of the interface 12.

Die in den Installationsräumen 5,6 enthaltenen Komponenten 8,9,10 und 12 sind, wie bereits erwähnt, durch Tragplatten 13 oder andere Befestigungselemente in der Unterputzdose 7 befestigt. Das kann beispielsweise mittels Schrauben oder Spreizklammern geschehen.As already mentioned, the components 8, 9, 10 and 12 contained in the installation rooms 5, 6 are fastened in the flush-mounted box 7 by means of support plates 13 or other fastening elements. This can be done using screws or spreading clamps, for example.

Vor der Wand befindet sich eine Abdeckung 17 mit dem Steckdosentopf 18. Die Abdeckung 17 ist durch Schrauben oder Klammern an den Komponenten 8,9,10 und 12 befestigt. An der Innenseite der Abdeckung 17 ist eine Platte 19 befestigt, die zwei parallel und im Abstand angeordnete Leiterbahnen 20 trägt. Die Leiterbahnen 20 sind an den Endpunkten mit an der Platte 19 befestigten Steckerstiften 21,22 verbunden. Das Steckerstiftpaar 21 ist passend zu der Steckvorrichtung 16 der Schnittstelle 12 und das Steckerstiftpaar 22 ist passend zu der Steckvorrichtung 23 des Steuerorganes 9 ausgebildet. Bei der Befestigung der Abdeckung 17 greifen die Steckerstifte 21 und 22 in die Steckbuchsen der Steckvorrichtungen 16,23 ein und stellen die elektrische Verbindung von der Schnittstelle 12 zum Steuerorgan 9 her. Das über die Ausgangsleitungen 15 übertragene Signal gelangt also über die erste Steckverbindung 16,21, den Leiterbahnen 20 und der zweiten Steckverbindung 22,23 zum Steuerorgan 9, welches das Stellorgan 10 ansteuert.In front of the wall there is a cover 17 with the socket pot 18. The cover 17 is fastened to the components 8, 9, 10 and 12 by screws or clips. A plate 19 is fastened to the inside of the cover 17 and carries two conductor tracks 20 arranged in parallel and at a distance. The conductor tracks 20 are connected at the end points with plug pins 21, 22 attached to the plate 19. The plug pin pair 21 is designed to match the plug device 16 of the interface 12 and the plug pin pair 22 is designed to match the plug device 23 of the control element 9. When the cover 17 is fastened, the plug pins 21 and 22 engage in the sockets of the plug devices 16, 23 and establish the electrical connection from the interface 12 to the control element 9. The signal transmitted via the output lines 15 thus passes via the first plug connection 16, 21, the conductor tracks 20 and the second plug connection 22, 23 to the control element 9, which controls the control element 10.

In dem Ausführungsbeispiel wird also durch das Ausgangssignal der Schnittstelle 12 das als Relais ausgebildete Steuerorgan 9 angesteuert, dessen Kontakte 9a,9b den Stromkreis an der Steckdose 8 öffnen oder schließen.In the exemplary embodiment, the output signal of the interface 12 controls the control element 9, which is designed as a relay and whose contacts 9a, 9b open or close the circuit at the socket 8.

Von den Versorgungsleitungen 24 des 220 Volt Netzes, die mit L,N und PE bezeichnet sind, führt der N-Leiter direkt an die Schutzkontaktklemme 25 der Steckdose 8. Der L-Leiter ist über den Kontakt 9b an die Klemme 26 und der PE-Leiter ist über den Kontakt 9a an die Klemme 27 angeschlossen. Es erfolgt somit eine 2-polige Abschaltung der Kontaktbuchsen 28.From the supply lines 24 of the 220 volt network, which are labeled L, N and PE, the N conductor leads directly to the protective contact terminal 25 of the socket 8. The L conductor is connected to the terminal 26 and the PE via the contact 9b. The conductor is connected to terminal 27 via contact 9a. There is thus a 2-pole disconnection of the contact sockets 28.

Wenn der Verbraucher eine Leuchte ist, deren Stecker in die Steckdose 8 eingesteckt ist, so kann diese Leuchte durch Steuersignale an den Steuerleitungen 11 eingeschaltet oder abgeschaltet werden.If the consumer is a lamp, the plug of which is inserted into the socket 8, this lamp can be switched on or off by control signals on the control lines 11.

Beim Abnehmen der Abdeckung 17 wird die Verbindung zwischen der Schnittstelle 12 und dem Steuerorgan 9 automatisch unterbrochen, so daß dann auch gleichzeitig das Relais als Steuerorgan 9 abfällt und die Steckdose 8 stromlos wird. Anstelle eines Relais kann das Steuerorgan 9 aus einer Dimmerschaltung oder einer anderen linear arbeitenden Steuerschaltung bestehen.When the cover 17 is removed, the connection between the interface 12 and the control element 9 automatically interrupted, so that the relay as control element 9 then drops off at the same time and the socket 8 is de-energized. Instead of a relay, the control element 9 can consist of a dimmer circuit or another linearly operating control circuit.

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  1. A remote-controllable connecting device for connecting an electric load with supply lines, comprising an interface with control lines for controlling a control member and an outlet for connecting said load with said supply lines via an actuating member controlled by said control member,
    characterised in
    that said interface (12), said control member (9), said actuating member (10) and said outlet (8) connected with said supply lines (24) are accommodated in a plurality of buried wiring chambers (5, 6) and control lines (11, 15) and/or supply lines (24) are contained in a common cover (17) covering said wiring chambers (5, 6) and are adapted to be connected via plug means (16, 21; 22, 23) with said interface (12) on the one hand, and said control member (9) on the other hand, or with said actuating member (10) on the one hand, and said supply lines (24) on the other hand.
  2. The remote-controlled connecting device of claim 1, characterised in that an interface (12) is lodged in one wiring chamber (5) and an outlet (8) and a control member (9) with an actuating member (10) are lodged in another wiring chamber (6), said control member (9) controlling said outlet (8).
  3. The remote-controlled connecting device of claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the inside of said cover (17) is provided with electric conductor paths (20) connected with plug pins (21, 22) mounted on the inside of said cover (17).
  4. The remote-controlled connecting device of claim 3, characterised in that said conductor paths (20) and said plug pins (21, 22) are disposed on a plate (19) mounted to the inside of said cover.
  5. The remote-controlled connecting device of claim 4, characterised in that said plate (19) is provided with electric and/or electronic components, such as coupling elements for the galvanic separation of said interface (12) from said outlet (8) or said control member (9), respectively.
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