EP1628372A1 - Aussenmehrfachsteckdosenständer mit Steuergerät - Google Patents

Aussenmehrfachsteckdosenständer mit Steuergerät Download PDF

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EP1628372A1
EP1628372A1 EP04019783A EP04019783A EP1628372A1 EP 1628372 A1 EP1628372 A1 EP 1628372A1 EP 04019783 A EP04019783 A EP 04019783A EP 04019783 A EP04019783 A EP 04019783A EP 1628372 A1 EP1628372 A1 EP 1628372A1
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control device
electrical outlet
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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
    • H01R25/00—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
    • H01R25/006—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits the coupling part being secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. duplex wall receptacle
    • 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
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/52—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
    • H01R13/5213—Covers
    • 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
    • H01R13/717—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in light source
    • 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 present invention relates generally to the field of outdoor electrical outlets and, more particularly, to an outdoor electrical outlet having a control device located therein, a stand for supporting and anchoring the electrical outlet and a housing that is waterproof and dust proofs.
  • Outdoor power outlets that are used for garden or yard applications according to the prior art have at least one electrical outlet. Outdoor outlets are typically positioned in a garden or yard regardless of weather conditions including rain, snow or sun. According to the prior art, the outdoor electrical power outlets do not prevent dust or water from intruding into the outlet, which could result in a short circuit that could be dangerous or cause damage.
  • the conventional outdoor power outlet does not include a control device that controls the power outlet by turning on and off electrical power to the power outlet at a predetermined time. Therefore, an outdoor electrical power outlet with a cover, and a control device is needed for protecting the user who uses the electrical power outlets outdoor.
  • an electrical outlet stand includes: a housing, a support, a plurality of electrical outlets, and a control device.
  • the housing has a upper housing, and a lower housing including a first opening and at least one second opening.
  • the upper housing is located over the lower housing to form an interior within the housing.
  • the support is coupled to the lower housing through the first opening for anchoring the electrical outlet stand in a predetermined location.
  • the support includes a third opening located in one side through which wires can be connected to the control device and the electrical outlets.
  • the control device can include a timer module or a dusk to dawn photo switch that turns on at dusk and off a dawn.
  • the plurality of electrical outlet are positioned in the interior of the housing above the second opening.
  • Each of the plurality of outlets includes an outlet base, a first contact portion, a second contact portion and an outlet cover.
  • the outlet cover is positioned to extend outwardly from the outlet base and be accessible from an exterior of the second opening of the housing.
  • the outlet cover is flexibly connected at a first end to a first end of the outlet base and removably connected at a second end to a second end of the outlet base.
  • the control device is positioned within the interior of the housing and electrically connected to each of the plurality of outlets for turning off and on electrical power to the outlets.
  • the wire can be inserted through the third opening and the first opening, and electrically connected the control device that is electrically connected to the first and second contact portions of the electrical outlets to conduct power to the outlets.
  • Appliance plugs can be inserted into the electrical outlets to receive power.
  • Fig. 1(a) is a front view of an electrical outlet stand with a control device according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 1(b) is a side view of an electrical outlet stand with a control device according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 1(c) is a bottom view of an electrical outlet stand with a control device according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 1(d) is a top view of an electrical outlet stand with a control device according to the present invention.
  • Figs. 2(a)-(b) are exploded views of an electrical outlet stand with a control device according to the present invention.
  • Figs. 1(a) - 2(b) illustrate an electrical outlet stand with a control device according to the present invention.
  • the electrical outlet stand includes a housing 10, a support 20, a plurality of electrical outlets 30, and a control device 40.
  • the electrical outlet stand with the control device can include a wire (or wires) inserted through an opening 21 of the support 20 and electrically connected to the control device 40 that is electrically connected to the plurality of electrical outlets 30 within the housing 10, so that an apparatus can be plugged into each of the plurality of electrical outlets 30.
  • the support 20 includes a stake portion 22 for anchoring the electrical outlet stand in the ground.
  • the control device 40 is a timer module or a lighting module.
  • the lighting module can be a dusk to dawn photo switch that turns the power on at dusk and off at dawn
  • the timer module controls each of the plurality of electrical outlets 30 by turning on and off power flowing thereto at a predetermined times.
  • the timer module can be an electronic timer module or a mechanical timer module.
  • the lighting module controls each of the plurality of electrical outlets 30 by turning on and off power flowing thereto at a predetermined times.
  • the control device can include a lamp to provide lighting.
  • the housing 10 of the present invention has an upper housing 11 and a lower housing 12.
  • the upper housing 11 is located above and covers the lower housing 12 forming a housing interior 13.
  • the lower housing 12 includes a first opening 121 and at least one second opening 122.
  • the upper housing 11 includes a fourth opening 111 and a cover 14.
  • the cover 14 is preferably made of a transparent material and removably covers the fourth opening 111 to protect the wires 50 and the control device 40 within the housing interior 13, as well as provide access for setting and adjusting the control device 40 (for example the timer module and the lighting module).
  • the upper housing 11 also includes a plurality of location poles 112 beneath and around the fourth opening 111 to which the control device 40 is connected.
  • the upper housing 11 includes at least one assembly locking base 113 around an edge of the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12 includes at least one assembly locking hole 123 around an edge of the lower housing 12 corresponding to the assembly locking base 113 to connect the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12 with at least one screw (not shown).
  • the at least one screw is inserted through each of the at least one assembly locking hole 123 into each of the at least one assembly locking base 113.
  • the support 20 is coupled to the lower housing 12 through the first opening 121 for anchoring the electrical outlet stand.
  • the support 20 has a hollow-round shape and includes a third opening 21 positioned at one side into which the wire 50 is inserted.
  • the support 20 also includes a stake portion 22 for anchoring the device in the ground.
  • a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes six electrical outlets 30, but is not limited thereto.
  • Each of the electrical outlets 30 is positioned inside the housing interior 13 and aligns with one of the second openings.
  • Each of the plurality of electrical outlets 30 comprises a outlet base 31, a first contact portion 32, a second contact portion 33 and an outlet cover 34. The first contact portion 31 and the second contact portion 32 are connected to the wire 50 or control device 40.
  • the outlet cover 34 is positioned to extend outwardly from the outlet base 31 and be accessible from an exterior of the second opening 122 of the housing.
  • the outlet cover 34 is flexibly connected at a first end to a first portion of the outlet base 31 and removably connected at a second end to a second portion of the outlet base 31.
  • the control device 40 is positioned inside the housing interior 13 and electrically connected to and controls the electrical outlets 30, such that the control device 40 turns on and off power to the electrical outlets 30 at predetermined times. For example, when the control device 40 is a timer module, the timer module will cut off and turn on the power to the electrical outlets 30 when the predetermined times of the timer module 40 are reached.
  • the control device 40 can have an upper portion that has a round shape that aligns with and is inserted into the fourth opening 111 and a lower portion that is square for aligning with and connecting to the plurality of location poles 112 in the upper housing 11.
  • the wire(s) 50 is inserted through the third opening 21 and the first opening 121 and electrically connected to the control device 40, which is, in turn, electrically connected to the contact portions 32,33 of the electrical outlets 30. Electrical plugs of appliances can be connected to the outlets 30 to receive power.
  • the housing 10, the support 20, the outlet base 31, the outlet cover 34, and a housing of the control device 40 are made of an insulating material.

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WO2011035717A1 (zh) * 2009-09-24 2011-03-31 鹤山健豪灯饰企业有限公司 电源供应器的户外防水保护装置
CN102136654A (zh) * 2011-01-27 2011-07-27 鹤山健豪灯饰企业有限公司 一种电源供应器的户外防水装置

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DE29702257U1 (de) * 1997-02-11 1997-09-04 Friand Elektrotechniek Bv Tragbarer Spannungsverteiler
US5879184A (en) * 1997-04-02 1999-03-09 Lopez; Juan A. Outdoor electrical outlet protector
US5954426A (en) * 1997-12-04 1999-09-21 Whittington; Anderson H. Interchangeable lamp
US6087780A (en) * 1999-01-20 2000-07-11 Benny; Ricky Control panel for Christmas lights
US6561681B1 (en) * 2002-01-15 2003-05-13 Ming-Hsien Huang Standing decorative garden lamp

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DE29702257U1 (de) * 1997-02-11 1997-09-04 Friand Elektrotechniek Bv Tragbarer Spannungsverteiler
US5879184A (en) * 1997-04-02 1999-03-09 Lopez; Juan A. Outdoor electrical outlet protector
US5954426A (en) * 1997-12-04 1999-09-21 Whittington; Anderson H. Interchangeable lamp
US6087780A (en) * 1999-01-20 2000-07-11 Benny; Ricky Control panel for Christmas lights
US6561681B1 (en) * 2002-01-15 2003-05-13 Ming-Hsien Huang Standing decorative garden lamp

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2011035717A1 (zh) * 2009-09-24 2011-03-31 鹤山健豪灯饰企业有限公司 电源供应器的户外防水保护装置
CN102136654A (zh) * 2011-01-27 2011-07-27 鹤山健豪灯饰企业有限公司 一种电源供应器的户外防水装置
CN102136654B (zh) * 2011-01-27 2013-09-18 鹤山健豪灯饰企业有限公司 一种电源供应器的户外防水装置

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