EP1601092A2 - Universelle konfigurierbare Mehrfachstromversorgung - Google Patents

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EP1601092A2
EP1601092A2 EP05103776A EP05103776A EP1601092A2 EP 1601092 A2 EP1601092 A2 EP 1601092A2 EP 05103776 A EP05103776 A EP 05103776A EP 05103776 A EP05103776 A EP 05103776A EP 1601092 A2 EP1601092 A2 EP 1601092A2
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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
    • H01R29/00—Coupling parts for selective co-operation with a counterpart in different ways to establish different circuits, e.g. for voltage selection, for series-parallel selection, programmable connectors

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  • the present invention refers to a universal configurable multiple power supply, especially for portable or fixed electronic equipment.
  • the most widespread accessory is the power supply used to restore or maintain operation of any one of said pieces of equipment.
  • Said power supplies consist of a current plug, a transformer with electrical or electronic setting to adapt the power supply voltage to that of the distribution network, and the necessary connection cable between the power supply and the user equipment.
  • the connection with the user equipment is provided by a pin which is generally different as regards type or make from the equipment to be powered.
  • the aim of the present invention is to overcome all the above problems and to indicate a universal configurable multiple power supply, especially for portable or fixed electronic equipment, characterised in that it comprises: a first part for receiving voltage which is connected to an alternating or direct voltage power supply socket connection; a second part, modularly connected to said first part, to deliver direct voltage to one or more user loads.
  • the present invention concerns in particular a universal configurable multiple power supply, especially for portable or fixed electronic equipment, as better described in the claims, which form an integral part of this description.
  • the universal configurable multiple power supply comprises a block D consisting of a universal connection for wall power supply, consisting of a plug with multiple connections which can be selected according to the standard existing in the various countries.
  • the block D comprises levers D1 which permit extraction from the block of the specific connection required, with the plug in compliance with the standard of the socket into which it is inserted.
  • a further block C includes a transformer for the required voltage reduction for example in the range from 250 V to 100 V to a low direct voltage, for example 12 V.
  • the block C therefore comprises a switch C1 for selection of the input voltage (220 or 110 V or other value), or an automatic power supply voltage detector, a plug C2 facing towards the block D, which adapts to the socket D2 of the block D, and a socket C3 positioned opposite the plug C2.
  • the output voltage of the block C on the socket C3 is alternating, e.g. 12 V ac.
  • a further block A constitutes a modular base for housing a series of pins B1, each of which is designed to power a specific electric/electronic device.
  • the block A comprises a plug A3 which adapts to the socket C3 of the block C, positioned facing towards the block C.
  • the plug A3 of the block A is inserted in the socket C3 of the block C, while the plug C2 of the block C is inserted in the socket D2 of the block D.
  • the blocks are fixed together by means of suitable couplings AG.
  • the universal configurable multiple power supply comprises a block E which integrates the blocks C and D of the first alternative in one single shell, while it also comprises a base A and pins B1 as in the first alternative, and a plug A3 for insertion in the socket E3 of the block E.
  • a single block A+E is formed.
  • the blocks are fixed together by means of suitable couplings AG.
  • the output voltage of the block E on the socket E3 is alternating.
  • the universal configurable multiple power supply comprises the modular base block A with pins B1 as in the previous alternatives.
  • Appropriate connections can be connected to the latter for power supply from a vehicle, directly from a direct voltage of 12 V, type F for cigar lighter socket or type G for auxiliary socket, taken directly from the fuse carrier compartment for example.
  • the connections F or G can be inserted in the base A or be outside it.
  • Fig. 4 shows an embodiment example of the base A. It comprises voltage transformers I, one for each housing of pin B1, which transform the input voltage, direct or alternating, (12 V) with fixed value into a lower direct or alternating voltage.
  • the transformers I can comprise Zener diode elements, for the stabilisation of direct voltage.
  • Housings M are provided for the pins B, in a set number, for example four, as in the figure. Each housing can be suitable for a certain direct or alternating voltage value, for example in the range between 3 V and 7 V. Connections L are also provided for wall mounting or fitting to any fixed supporting element also on a vehicle.
  • voltage detectors H are present, one for each housing M, able to signal the required value and to adapt the direct or alternating voltage at output towards the pin B1 to the value required by the load.
  • the base A includes appropriate voltage rectifiers to provide direct voltages at the output towards the pins B1.
  • the base A does not include rectifiers, since the output voltages towards the pins B1 are alternating.
  • Fig. 5 shows an embodiment example of a first alternative of the pin B1. It comprises a body with electrical wire connecting to the plug S on the user side.
  • the latter consists of a base S1 connected to the electrical wire and an end opposite the one to which the electrical wire is connected provided with a screw or equivalent fastening means S2 for a second part consisting of the electrical conduction element S3 which will engage in the device to be powered.
  • This makes the conduction element interchangeable according to the model or form of socket present in the equipment to be powered.
  • the pin B1 comprises a plug Y2 on the power supply side which is inserted in the socket Y1 of the housing M of the base A (fig. 4).
  • the socket Y1 and the corresponding plug Y2 can be of appropriate shape, in order to make the pin B1 interchangeable according to the voltage value to be supplied to the load.
  • Plug Y2 and socket Y1 can be position-inverted between pin B1 and base A.
  • Each housing M can receive all the voltage values, on different socket points, for example a common point for earth, in the centre in a radial configuration or at one side in a linear configuration, and a specific point for each voltage value, around the edge in a radial configuration or in-line in a linear configuration.
  • a reference R1 is provided consisting of a raised or protruding element or recess for correctly positioning the plug in the socket.
  • the pin B1 can include appropriate voltage transformation elements N1, which transform the input voltage, direct or alternating, (12 V) with fixed value into a lower direct or alternating voltage.
  • the transformation elements can comprise Zener diode elements, for the stabilisation of direct voltage.
  • the transformers I may no longer be present in the base A, which comprises a line for transmitting the input voltage from the blocks C (fig. 1) or E (fig. 2) or from the sockets F or G (fig. 3) towards each of the housings M of the base A (fig. 4).
  • the plugs Y2 and sockets Y1 do not require particular forms.
  • Figures 9a and 9b show two alternatives of the plug S on the user side, of a coaxial type, for respective uses with positive polarity, in which the positive polarity is carried by the internal lead, and with negative polarity, in which the positive polarity is carried by the external lead.
  • Specific plugs S can therefore be produced for different voltage or form, differentiating them according to the position of the positive plug point, and also according to the polarity.
  • This embodiment constitutes a further embodiment alternative of the base A, in which the different voltage values reach all the housings M on different positions.
  • FIG. 7a there is a block K (fig. 7a) or a block Z (fig. 7b) which integrates the pair of blocks C and D of the first alternative (fig. 1), or the single block E of the second alternative (fig. 2).
  • the base A is not present, while the various pins B2 can be connected directly in series to the block K of fig. 7a, or Z of fig. 7b.
  • the block K also provides the base for the first pin B2, while in the version of fig. 7b, the block Z only has the function of the blocks C+D or E.
  • Each pin includes a transformer N2 (fig. 8) and an automatic voltage detector, or a manual switch, which provide on the output plug S an appropriate voltage suitable for the equipment to be powered, of alternating or direct type, according to requirements.
  • transformers I can comprise Zener diode elements, for voltage stabilisation.
  • the plugs S of the pins B2 are equivalent to those of the pins B1 (fig. 5, 9a, 9b).
  • an appropriate wall support can be provided to sustain the elements, or they can be connected to the power supply socket by means of an electrical cable.
  • the pin can comprise a rewinder for the electrical cable.
  • the wire 6 (fig. 10a) is preferably an electrical wire, or a cable, or an optical fibre.
  • the wire 6' (fig. 10b) can consist of a flat cable: it is a thin strap, with thickness of even less than 1 mm, highly flexible and robust to prevent tearing.
  • the wire 6 or 6' can be provided with a core made of steel, or another suitable strengthening material and can be of any type with any number of leads and maximum voltage and current value.
  • Reference 3 indicates a roller rewinder inside the shell, for the wire 6 or 6'.
  • the pin S described above is present, connected to the terminal of the wire 6 or 6' outside the rewinder, for connection to the power supply or to the load.
  • Rewinding is ensured by a suitable internal spring, not shown in the drawings, connected to the winder roller, which permits automatic rewinding of the wire around the roller.

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EP2089941B1 (de) * 2006-11-06 2011-06-15 Inoitulos, S.L. Adaptereinrichtung zum aufladen einer tragbaren elektronischen vorrichtung
US20110175006A1 (en) * 2008-07-18 2011-07-21 Flowserve Management Company Variable speed actuator
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US5159545A (en) * 1991-09-09 1992-10-27 Anthony Lee Universal adapter
GB2292489A (en) * 1994-08-20 1996-02-21 Aphel Ltd Electrical distribution system
US6212088B1 (en) * 1999-11-30 2001-04-03 Wafermasters Incorporated Modular voltage adapter and method for using same
US20030230934A1 (en) * 2002-06-17 2003-12-18 Cordelli Gary Gerard Modular power supply with multiple and interchangeable output units for AC- and DC-powered equipment

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US5159545A (en) * 1991-09-09 1992-10-27 Anthony Lee Universal adapter
GB2292489A (en) * 1994-08-20 1996-02-21 Aphel Ltd Electrical distribution system
US6212088B1 (en) * 1999-11-30 2001-04-03 Wafermasters Incorporated Modular voltage adapter and method for using same
US20030230934A1 (en) * 2002-06-17 2003-12-18 Cordelli Gary Gerard Modular power supply with multiple and interchangeable output units for AC- and DC-powered equipment

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US7064520B2 (en) * 2003-10-16 2006-06-20 Hilti Aktiengesellschaft Electrical connection arrangement for hand-held tools with auxiliary devices
EP2089941B1 (de) * 2006-11-06 2011-06-15 Inoitulos, S.L. Adaptereinrichtung zum aufladen einer tragbaren elektronischen vorrichtung
US20110175006A1 (en) * 2008-07-18 2011-07-21 Flowserve Management Company Variable speed actuator
US9188237B2 (en) * 2008-07-18 2015-11-17 Flowserve Management Company Variable-speed actuator
US20170130856A1 (en) * 2008-07-18 2017-05-11 Flowserve Management Company Variable-speed actuator
US10094485B2 (en) * 2008-07-18 2018-10-09 Flowserve Management Company Variable-speed actuator

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