EP2221928A1 - Switchable electricity connector - Google Patents

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EP2221928A1
EP2221928A1 EP10152701A EP10152701A EP2221928A1 EP 2221928 A1 EP2221928 A1 EP 2221928A1 EP 10152701 A EP10152701 A EP 10152701A EP 10152701 A EP10152701 A EP 10152701A EP 2221928 A1 EP2221928 A1 EP 2221928A1
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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
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    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
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  • the invention relates to a switchable power connector, in particular a composed of switchable power connector and a flexible arm device.
  • a switchable socket essentially consists of a socket and a switch connected to the socket.
  • the socket can be embedded in a wall, for example, or it may be a secondary outlet, which is plugged into a recessed in a wall outlet.
  • Switchable sockets or power strips are usually used to disconnect electrical devices from the mains. Many electrical devices consume power even when turned off when the device is in a standby state. By using a switchable socket so power consumption of a device can be prevented in the off state.
  • the switch can be connected to the socket by means of a cable, the cable being a conventional power cable suitable for laying on the ground.
  • the cable usually has a relatively short length, so that when the socket is plugged in e.g. behind furniture is the switch is difficult to access.
  • the remote-controlled socket may, for example, be a remotely operable socket which contains a transmitting unit and a receiving unit arranged in the socket.
  • the remote-controlled socket has a number of disadvantages.
  • the necessity of providing a transmitting and receiving unit leads to an increased complexity and a consequent error-proneness compared to a wired system.
  • the remote control is usually battery operated, ie there is a need to replace the Batteries after their lifetime.
  • the dimensions of a remote control compared to a wired switch are usually large and there is a need to store the remote control.
  • Object of the present invention is to provide a switchable power plug, which has a simple structure and ensures easy accessibility of the switch, regardless of the position of the power plug.
  • the present invention provides a switchable power plug, comprising: a switch contact, which is actuated by a switch, an arm attached to the power plug, at the end of which the switch is arranged, characterized in that the arm has a rigidity, which allows the arm to maintain any shape regardless of its orientation.
  • the attached to the power plug flexible arm can have different lengths.
  • the length of the arm is preferably in a range of 30cm to 150cm, in particular, the dimensions of the arm may be, for example, 30cm, 60cm, 90cm, 120cm or 150cm.
  • the arm has, according to a preferred embodiment, a cylindrical cross-section. However, another shape of the cross section is also possible.
  • the arm here consists of an inner layer and an outer layer.
  • the inner layer of the arm has a higher rigidity than the outer layer of the arm.
  • the inner layer consists of a material of a given stiffness, which can be bent into any shape and maintains this shape regardless of its orientation.
  • the material of the inner layer may be a conductive material, such as a metal wire, which connects the switch disposed at the end of the arm to the circuit.
  • the inner layer may be formed of a bendable material, wherein additionally a current carrying wire is arranged, which, like describe above the switch arranged at the end of the arm connects to the circuit.
  • the outer layer of the arm consists of a plurality of spaced-apart elements, wherein the inner layer is received in the outer layer.
  • the elements determine the possible bending radius of the arm.
  • the outer layer of the arm may consist of a flexible hose.
  • the hose may for example be formed of PVC or other suitable plastic.
  • other embodiments of the inner and outer layer of the arm are also possible.
  • the power plug may additionally be provided with an overvoltage protection. This prevents any overvoltage caused by a lightning strike in the network from damaging electrical devices connected to the power plug.
  • the circuit is closed via the switch, i. All the electricity required by the consumer flows through the switch of the power plug.
  • the switch must be sufficiently dimensioned to be suitable for the connection of one or more strong consumers.
  • the flexible arm of the power plug according to the invention must be sufficiently dimensioned. With the fuses usually used in the household, the current through the switch can be up to 16A.
  • the switching contact is in the plug part of the power plug and is closed or opened by the operation of the switch on the arm. In this case, not all of the current required by the load flows through the arm and across the switch, only the current to drive the switch contact. This makes it possible to dimension the arm and the switch correspondingly smaller and thus to make more appealing.
  • a surge relay also called current surge switch
  • a push button instead of the switch
  • the mains voltage is applied to the button, so that the arm and button must be insulated.
  • the surge relay is bistable (ie, the two switching states are stored purely mechanically) and unipolar (ie with the same pulse is switched back and forth between the two switching states).
  • a control of the switching contact via a low-voltage unit can take place.
  • a small control voltage for example 3 V
  • the actuation of the switching contact takes place purely mechanically via a ram shaft (for example a fiberglass core) running in the flexible arm.
  • a ram shaft for example a fiberglass core
  • the switching contact is bistable (i.e., the two switching states are stored purely mechanically).
  • the switch can also have a control LED.
  • the control LED indicates whether a mains voltage is applied to the power plug or whether the power plug is disconnected from the mains. For example, lighting up the LED may indicate that a mains voltage is applied to the power plug, while not lighting the LED may indicate that the power plug is disconnected from the mains.
  • a two-color LED may be used whose color indicates the switching state.
  • the switch may be, for example, a push button switch, a push button switch or a rotary switch. However, the use of another suitable type of switch is also possible.
  • FIG. 1 an inventive switchable power connector (1) is shown.
  • a flexible arm (2) is attached to the power plug.
  • the flexible arm (2) is as in Fig.1 shown bent into a specific shape.
  • a switch (3) is arranged, which can be actuated by a user of the power plug. The operation of the switch requires, depending on the initial state in which the power plug (1) is whether a mains voltage is applied to the power plug (1), or whether the power plug (1) is disconnected from the mains.
  • the switch (3) may have a control LED (4) which indicates whether a mains voltage is applied to the power plug or whether the power plug is disconnected from the mains. For example, lighting the LED may indicate that a mains voltage is applied to the power plug, while not lighting the LED may indicate that the power plug is disconnected from the mains.
  • the flexible arm (2) points as in Fig.1 shown an outer layer, which consists of a plurality of spaced-apart elements. The elements determine the possible bending radius of the arm (2).
  • the inner layer (not shown) of the arm (2) is made of a material of a given rigidity, which can be bent into any shape and maintains this shape regardless of its orientation.
  • the material of the inner layer may be a conductive material, such as a metal wire, which connects the switch disposed at the end of the arm to the circuit.
  • the inner layer may be formed of a bendable material, with the addition of a current-carrying wire which, as described above, connects the switch arranged at the end of the arm to the circuit.
  • the arm (2) has in the embodiment of Fig. 1 a cylindrical cross section. However, another shape of the cross section is also possible.
  • the power plug of the Fig. 1 is additionally provided with an overvoltage protection (not shown), which prevents damage caused by a lightning strike in the network overvoltage connected to the power plug electrical devices.
  • FIG. 2 an inventive switchable power connector (11) is shown according to a further embodiment. Unlike the in Fig. 1 shown power connector is at the power connector (11) according to Fig. 2 the outer layer of the flexible arm (12) formed of a flexible hose.
  • the inner layer is as in relation to Fig.1 described from a material of a given stiffness, which can be bent into any shape and maintains this shape regardless of its orientation.
  • the material of the inner layer may be a conductive material, such as a metal wire, which connects the switch (13) located at the end of the arm (12) to the circuit.
  • the inner layer may be formed of a bendable material, with the addition of a current-carrying wire which, as described above, connects the switch (13) located at the end of the arm (12) to the circuit.
  • the arm (12) has in the embodiment of Fig. 2 a cylindrical cross section. However, another shape of the cross section is also possible.
  • the switch (3, 13) may be, for example, a push-button switch, a push-button switch or a rotary switch. However, the use of another suitable type of switch is also possible.
  • the switchable power plug (1) according to the invention is shown arranged in a socket, wherein the socket is located behind a piece of furniture.
  • the length of the arm (2) which is adapted to the size of the piece of furniture, and the flexibility of the arm (2), due to the fact that it has a rigidity, which allows it to maintain its shape regardless of the orientation is easy operation of the switch (3), possible.
  • a simple visibility of the switch (3, 13) integrated control LED (4) if provided.

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The plug (1) has a switching contact actuated by a switch (3) e.g. rotary switch, and a flexible arm (2) attached to the plug, where the arm exhibit different lengths. The switch is arranged at an end of the arm. The arm exhibits rigidity such that the arm retains a random shape independent of its orientation. The length of the arms lies in a range of 30 centimeter to 150 centimeter, where the arm exhibits a cylindrical cross section. The arm has an inner layer with high rigidity than an outer layer. The outer layer has a flexible tube and elements spaced at a distance from each other.

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GEBIET DER ERFINDUNGFIELD OF THE INVENTION

Die Erfindung betrifft einen schaltbaren Stromstecker, insbesondere eine aus schaltbarem Stromstecker und einem flexiblen Arm zusammengesetzte Vorrichtung.The invention relates to a switchable power connector, in particular a composed of switchable power connector and a flexible arm device.

HINTERGRUND DER ERFINDUNGBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Eine schaltbare Steckdose besteht im Wesentlichen aus einer Steckdose und einem mit der Steckdose verbundenem Schalter. Die Steckdose kann hierbei beispielsweise in eine Wand eingelassen sein, oder es kann sich um eine sekundäre Steckdose handeln, die in eine in einer Wand eingelassene Steckdose eingesteckt wird.A switchable socket essentially consists of a socket and a switch connected to the socket. The socket can be embedded in a wall, for example, or it may be a secondary outlet, which is plugged into a recessed in a wall outlet.

Schaltbare Steckdosen bzw. Steckdosenleisten dienen in der Regel dazu, elektrische Vorrichtungen vom Stromnetz trennen zu können. Viele elektrische Vorrichtungen verbrauchen auch in ausgeschaltetem Zustand Strom, falls sich die Vorrichtung in einem Standby Zustand befindet. Durch Verwendung einer schaltbaren Steckdose kann so ein Stromverbrauch einer Vorrichtung in ausgeschaltetem Zustand verhindert werden.Switchable sockets or power strips are usually used to disconnect electrical devices from the mains. Many electrical devices consume power even when turned off when the device is in a standby state. By using a switchable socket so power consumption of a device can be prevented in the off state.

Der Schalter kann mit der Steckdose zum einen mittels einem Kabel verbunden sein, wobei es sich bei dem Kabel um ein herkömmliches Stromkabel handelt, das sich zur Verlegung am Boden eignet. Das Kabel weist zumeist eine relativ kurze Länge auf, so dass wenn sich die Steckdose z.B. hinter Möbeln befindet der Schalter schwer zugänglich ist.The switch can be connected to the socket by means of a cable, the cable being a conventional power cable suitable for laying on the ground. The cable usually has a relatively short length, so that when the socket is plugged in e.g. behind furniture is the switch is difficult to access.

Es kann sich zum anderen beispielsweise um eine fernbedienbare Steckdose handeln, welche eine Sendeeinheit und eine in der Steckdose angeordnete Empfangseinheit enthält. Die fernbedienbare Steckdose weist hierbei eine Reihe von Nachteilen auf. Die Notwendigkeit des Vorsehens einer Sende- und Empfangseinheit führt zu einer erhöhten Komplexität und einer daraus resultierenden Fehleranfälligkeit im Vergleich zu einem kabelgebundenem System. Des Weiteren ist die Fernbedienung in der Regel batteriebetrieben, d.h. es besteht ein Bedarf zum Austausch der Batterien nach Ablauf deren Lebensdauer. Weiterhin sind die Abmessungen einer Fernbedienung im Vergleich zu einem kabelgebundenem Schalter zumeist groß und es besteht die Notwendigkeit der Aufbewahrung der Fernbedienung.On the other hand, it may, for example, be a remotely operable socket which contains a transmitting unit and a receiving unit arranged in the socket. The remote-controlled socket has a number of disadvantages. The necessity of providing a transmitting and receiving unit leads to an increased complexity and a consequent error-proneness compared to a wired system. Furthermore, the remote control is usually battery operated, ie there is a need to replace the Batteries after their lifetime. Furthermore, the dimensions of a remote control compared to a wired switch are usually large and there is a need to store the remote control.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, einen schaltbaren Stromstecker vorzusehen, welcher einen einfachen Aufbau aufweist und eine leichte Zugänglichkeit des Schalters unabhängig von der Position des Stromsteckers gewährleistet.Object of the present invention is to provide a switchable power plug, which has a simple structure and ensures easy accessibility of the switch, regardless of the position of the power plug.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale des unabhängigen Anspruchs gelöst.This object is solved by the features of the independent claim.

Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der vorliegenden Erfindung sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen wiedergegeben.Advantageous developments of the present invention are given in the dependent claims.

ZUSAMMENFASSUNG DER ERFINDUNGSUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Entsprechend einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform sieht die vorliegende Erfindung einen schaltbaren Stromstecker vor, aufweisend: einen Schaltkontakt, welcher durch einen Schalter betätigbar ist, einen an dem Stromstecker angebrachten Arm, an dessen Ende der Schalter angeordnet ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Arm eine Steifigkeit aufweist, die es ermöglicht, dass der Arm unabhängig von seiner Ausrichtung eine beliebige Form beibehält.According to a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides a switchable power plug, comprising: a switch contact, which is actuated by a switch, an arm attached to the power plug, at the end of which the switch is arranged, characterized in that the arm has a rigidity, which allows the arm to maintain any shape regardless of its orientation.

Der an dem Stromstecker angebrachte flexible Arm kann dabei unterschiedliche Längen aufweisen. Die Länge des Arms liegt bevorzugterweise in einem Bereich von 30cm bis 150cm, insbesondere können die Abmessungen des Arms beispielsweise 30cm, 60cm, 90cm, 120cm oder 150cm betragen.The attached to the power plug flexible arm can have different lengths. The length of the arm is preferably in a range of 30cm to 150cm, in particular, the dimensions of the arm may be, for example, 30cm, 60cm, 90cm, 120cm or 150cm.

Der Arm weist entsprechend einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform einen zylinderförmigen Querschnitt auf. Eine andere Form des Querschnitts ist jedoch ebenfalls möglich. Der Arm besteht hierbei aus einer inneren Schicht und einer äußeren Schicht. Die innere Schicht des Arms weist eine höhere Steifigkeit als die äußere Schicht des Arms auf. Die innere Schicht besteht aus einem Material einer vorgegebenen Steifigkeit, welches in eine beliebige Form gebogen werden kann und diese Form unabhängig von seiner Ausrichtung beibehält. Das Material der inneren Schicht kann ein leitendes Material wie z.B. ein Metalldraht sein, welcher den am Ende des Arms angeordneten Schalter mit dem Stromkreis verbindet. Alternativ kann die innere Schicht aus einem biegbaren Material gebildet sein, wobei zusätzlich ein stromführender Draht angeordnet ist, welcher wie vorstehend beschreiben den am Ende des Arms angeordneten Schalter mit dem Stromkreis verbindet.The arm has, according to a preferred embodiment, a cylindrical cross-section. However, another shape of the cross section is also possible. The arm here consists of an inner layer and an outer layer. The inner layer of the arm has a higher rigidity than the outer layer of the arm. The inner layer consists of a material of a given stiffness, which can be bent into any shape and maintains this shape regardless of its orientation. The material of the inner layer may be a conductive material, such as a metal wire, which connects the switch disposed at the end of the arm to the circuit. Alternatively, the inner layer may be formed of a bendable material, wherein additionally a current carrying wire is arranged, which, like describe above the switch arranged at the end of the arm connects to the circuit.

Die äußere Schicht des Arms besteht entsprechend einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform aus einer Vielzahl voneinander beabstandeter Elemente, wobei die innere Schicht in der äußeren Schicht aufgenommen ist. Die Elemente bestimmen hierbei den möglichen Biegeradius des Arms. Entsprechend einer weiteren Ausführungsform kann die äußere Schicht des Arms aus einem flexiblen Schlauch bestehen. Der Schlauch kann beispielsweise aus PVC oder einem anderen geeigneten Kunststoff gebildet sein. Andere Ausgestaltungen der inneren sowie äußeren Schicht des Arms sind jedoch ebenfalls möglich.The outer layer of the arm according to a preferred embodiment consists of a plurality of spaced-apart elements, wherein the inner layer is received in the outer layer. The elements determine the possible bending radius of the arm. According to a further embodiment, the outer layer of the arm may consist of a flexible hose. The hose may for example be formed of PVC or other suitable plastic. However, other embodiments of the inner and outer layer of the arm are also possible.

Der Stromstecker kann zusätzlich mit einem Überspannungsschutz versehen sein. Dieser verhindert, dass es bei einer durch einen Blitzschlag im Netz verursachten Überspannung zu Beschädigungen von an dem Stromstecker angeschlossenen elektrischen Vorrichtungen kommt.The power plug may additionally be provided with an overvoltage protection. This prevents any overvoltage caused by a lightning strike in the network from damaging electrical devices connected to the power plug.

In einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung wird der Stromkreis über den Schalter geschlossen, d.h. der gesamte vom Verbraucher benötigte Strom fließt über den Schalter des Stromsteckers. In diesem Fall muss der Schalter ausreichend dimensioniert sein, um auch für den Anschluss eines oder mehrerer starker Verbraucher geeignet zu sein. Auch der flexible Arm des erfindungsgemäßen Stromsteckers muss ausreichend dimensioniert sein. Bei den üblicherweise im Haushalt verwendeten Sicherungen kann die Stromstärke über den Schalter bis zu 16 A betragen.In one embodiment of the invention, the circuit is closed via the switch, i. All the electricity required by the consumer flows through the switch of the power plug. In this case, the switch must be sufficiently dimensioned to be suitable for the connection of one or more strong consumers. Also, the flexible arm of the power plug according to the invention must be sufficiently dimensioned. With the fuses usually used in the household, the current through the switch can be up to 16A.

In einer weiteren Ausführungsform befindet sich der Schaltkontakt im Steckerteil des Stromsteckers und wird durch die Betätigung des Schalters am Arm geschlossen bzw. geöffnet. In diesem Fall fließt nicht der gesamte vom Verbraucher benötigte Strom durch den Arm und über den Schalter, sondern nur der Strom zur Ansteuerung des Schaltkontakts. Dadurch ist es möglich, den Arm und den Schalter entsprechend geringer zu dimensionieren und somit auch ansprechender zu gestalten.In a further embodiment, the switching contact is in the plug part of the power plug and is closed or opened by the operation of the switch on the arm. In this case, not all of the current required by the load flows through the arm and across the switch, only the current to drive the switch contact. This makes it possible to dimension the arm and the switch correspondingly smaller and thus to make more appealing.

Beispielsweise kann ein Stromstoßrelais (auch Stromstroßschalter genannt) verwendet werden, das über einen Taster (anstelle des Schalters) am Ende des flexiblen Arms angesteuert wird. Auch in diesem Fall liegt am Taster die Netzspannung an, sodass Arm und Taster schutzisoliert sein müssen. Jedoch fließt im eingeschalteten Zustand nicht mehr der gesamte vom Verbraucher benötigte Strom durch den Arm und über den Taster. Vorzugsweise ist das Stromstoßrelais bistabil (d.h. die beiden Schaltzustände werden rein mechanisch gespeichert) und unipolar (d.h. mit dem gleichen Impuls wird zwischen den beiden Schaltzuständen hin- und hergeschaltet).For example, a surge relay (also called current surge switch) can be used, which is controlled by a push button (instead of the switch) at the end of the flexible arm. In this case too, the mains voltage is applied to the button, so that the arm and button must be insulated. However, in the switched-on state, the entire current required by the load no longer flows through the arm and via the push-button. Preferably, the surge relay is bistable (ie, the two switching states are stored purely mechanically) and unipolar (ie with the same pulse is switched back and forth between the two switching states).

Alternativ kann auch eine Ansteuerung des Schaltkontakts über eine Niedervolteinheit erfolgen. In diesem Fall liegt am Taster oder Schalter nur mehr eine geringe Steuerspannung (z.B. 3 V) an.Alternatively, a control of the switching contact via a low-voltage unit can take place. In this case, only a small control voltage (for example 3 V) is present at the pushbutton or switch.

In einer weiteren Ausführungsform erfolgt die Betätigung des Schaltkontakts rein mechanisch über eine im flexiblen Arm verlaufende Stößelwelle (z.B. eine Fiberglasseele). In diesem Fall fließt gar kein Strom mehr durch den Arm und über den Taster oder Schalter. Dadurch sind auch keine elektrischen Isolationsmaßnahmen erforderlich. Vorzugsweise ist der Schaltkontakt bistabil (d.h. die beiden Schaltzustände werden rein mechanisch gespeichert).In a further embodiment, the actuation of the switching contact takes place purely mechanically via a ram shaft (for example a fiberglass core) running in the flexible arm. In this case, no current flows through the arm and the push button or switch. As a result, no electrical insulation measures are required. Preferably, the switching contact is bistable (i.e., the two switching states are stored purely mechanically).

Der Schalter kann zudem eine Kontroll-LED aufweisen. Die Kontroll-LED zeigt an, ob an dem Stromstecker eine Netzspannung angelegt ist, oder ob der Stromstecker vom Netz getrennt ist. Ein Aufleuchten der LED kann beispielsweise anzeigen, dass an dem Stromstecker eine Netzspannung angelegt ist, während ein Nicht-Leuchten der LED anzeigen kann, dass der Stromstecker vom Netz getrennt ist. Alternativ kann eine zweifarbige LED verwendet werden, deren Farbe den Schaltzustand anzeigt.The switch can also have a control LED. The control LED indicates whether a mains voltage is applied to the power plug or whether the power plug is disconnected from the mains. For example, lighting up the LED may indicate that a mains voltage is applied to the power plug, while not lighting the LED may indicate that the power plug is disconnected from the mains. Alternatively, a two-color LED may be used whose color indicates the switching state.

Der Schalter kann beispielsweise ein Druckknopfschalter, ein Drucktastenschalter oder ein Drehschalter sein. Die Verwendung eines anderen geeigneten Typs von Schalter ist jedoch ebenfalls möglich.The switch may be, for example, a push button switch, a push button switch or a rotary switch. However, the use of another suitable type of switch is also possible.

KURZE BESCHREIBUNG DER ZEICHNUNGENBRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Die Erfindung kann unter Bezugnahme auf die folgende Beschreibung und die beigefügten Zeichnungen vollständiger verstanden werden.The invention may be more fully understood by reference to the following description and the accompanying drawings.

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  • Fig. 1 eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Stromsteckers entsprechend einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung; Fig. 1 a perspective view of a power connector according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
  • Fig. 2 eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Stromsteckers entsprechend einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung; Fig. 2 a perspective view of a power plug according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention;
  • Fig. 3 eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Anordnung des Stromsteckers in einer Steckdose, welche sich hinter einen Möbelstück befindet. Fig. 3 a perspective view of an arrangement of the power plug in a socket, which is located behind a piece of furniture.
DETAILLIERTE BESCHREIBUNG DER ERFINDUNGDETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In der Darstellung gemäß Fig. 1 ist ein erfindungsgemäßer schaltbarer Stromstecker (1) gezeigt. An dem Stromstecker ist ein flexibler Arm (2) angebracht. Der flexible Arm (2) ist wie in Fig.1 gezeigt in eine bestimmte Form gebogen. Am Ende des flexiblen Arms (2) ist ein Schalter (3) angeordnet, welcher von einem Benutzer des Stromsteckers betätigt werden kann. Die Betätigung des Schalters bedingt je nachdem, in welchem Ausgangszustand der Stromstecker (1) ist, ob an den Stromstecker (1) eine Netzspannung angelegt wird, oder ob der Stromstecker (1) vom Netz getrennt wird.In the illustration according to Fig. 1 an inventive switchable power connector (1) is shown. A flexible arm (2) is attached to the power plug. The flexible arm (2) is as in Fig.1 shown bent into a specific shape. At the end of the flexible arm (2), a switch (3) is arranged, which can be actuated by a user of the power plug. The operation of the switch requires, depending on the initial state in which the power plug (1) is whether a mains voltage is applied to the power plug (1), or whether the power plug (1) is disconnected from the mains.

Zusätzlich kann der Schalter (3) eine Kontroll-LED (4) aufweisen, die anzeigt, ob an dem Stromstecker eine Netzspannung angelegt ist, oder ob der Stromstecker vom Netz getrennt ist. Ein Leuchten der LED kann beispielsweise anzeigen, dass an dem Stromstecker eine Netzspannung angelegt ist, während ein Nicht-Leuchten der LED anzeigen kann, dass der Stromstecker vom Netz getrennt ist.In addition, the switch (3) may have a control LED (4) which indicates whether a mains voltage is applied to the power plug or whether the power plug is disconnected from the mains. For example, lighting the LED may indicate that a mains voltage is applied to the power plug, while not lighting the LED may indicate that the power plug is disconnected from the mains.

Der flexible Arm (2) weist wie in Fig.1 gezeigt eine äußere Schicht auf, die aus einer Vielzahl voneinander beabstandeter Elemente besteht. Die Elemente bestimmen hierbei den möglichen Biegeradius des Arms (2). Die (nicht gezeigte) innere Schicht des Arms (2) besteht aus einem Material einer vorgegebenen Steifigkeit, welches in eine beliebige Form gebogen werden kann und diese Form unabhängig von seiner Ausrichtung beibehält.The flexible arm (2) points as in Fig.1 shown an outer layer, which consists of a plurality of spaced-apart elements. The elements determine the possible bending radius of the arm (2). The inner layer (not shown) of the arm (2) is made of a material of a given rigidity, which can be bent into any shape and maintains this shape regardless of its orientation.

Das Material der inneren Schicht kann ein leitendes Material wie z.B. ein Metalldraht sein, welcher den am Ende des Arms angeordneten Schalter mit dem Stromkreis verbindet. Alternativ kann die innere Schicht aus einem biegbaren Material gebildet sein, wobei zusätzlich ein stromführender Draht angeordnet ist, welcher wie vorstehend beschreiben den am Ende des Arms angeordneten Schalter mit dem Stromkreis verbindet. Der Arm (2) weist in der Ausführungsform der Fig. 1 einen zylinderförmigen Querschnitt auf. Eine andere Form des Querschnitts ist jedoch ebenfalls möglich.The material of the inner layer may be a conductive material, such as a metal wire, which connects the switch disposed at the end of the arm to the circuit. Alternatively, the inner layer may be formed of a bendable material, with the addition of a current-carrying wire which, as described above, connects the switch arranged at the end of the arm to the circuit. The arm (2) has in the embodiment of Fig. 1 a cylindrical cross section. However, another shape of the cross section is also possible.

Der Stromstecker der Fig. 1 ist zusätzlich mit einem Überspannungsschutz (nicht gezeigt) versehen, der verhindert, dass es bei einer durch einen Blitzschlag im Netz verursachten Überspannung zu Beschädigungen von an dem Stromstecker angeschlossenen elektrischen Vorrichtungen kommt.The power plug of the Fig. 1 is additionally provided with an overvoltage protection (not shown), which prevents damage caused by a lightning strike in the network overvoltage connected to the power plug electrical devices.

In der Darstellung gemäß Fig. 2 ist ein erfindungsgemäßer schaltbarer Stromstecker (11) entsprechend einer weiteren Ausführungsform gezeigt. Im Gegensatz zu dem in Fig. 1 gezeigten Stromstecker ist beim dem Stromstecker (11) gemäß Fig. 2 die äußere Schicht des flexiblen Arms (12) aus einem flexiblen Schlauch gebildet. Die innere Schicht besteht wie in Bezug auf Fig.1 beschrieben aus einem Material einer vorgegebenen Steifigkeit, welches in eine beliebige Form gebogen werden kann und diese Form unabhängig von seiner Ausrichtung beibehält.In the illustration according to Fig. 2 an inventive switchable power connector (11) is shown according to a further embodiment. Unlike the in Fig. 1 shown power connector is at the power connector (11) according to Fig. 2 the outer layer of the flexible arm (12) formed of a flexible hose. The inner layer is as in relation to Fig.1 described from a material of a given stiffness, which can be bent into any shape and maintains this shape regardless of its orientation.

Das Material der inneren Schicht kann ein leitendes Material wie z.B. ein Metalldraht sein, welcher den am Ende des Arms (12) angeordneten Schalter (13) mit dem Stromkreis verbindet. Alternativ kann die innere Schicht aus einem biegbaren Material gebildet sein, wobei zusätzlich ein stromführender Draht angeordnet ist, welcher wie vorstehend beschreiben den am Ende des Arms (12) angeordneten Schalter (13) mit dem Stromkreis verbindet. Der Arm (12) weist in der Ausführungsform der Fig. 2 einen zylinderförmigen Querschnitt auf. Eine andere Form des Querschnitts ist jedoch ebenfalls möglich.The material of the inner layer may be a conductive material, such as a metal wire, which connects the switch (13) located at the end of the arm (12) to the circuit. Alternatively, the inner layer may be formed of a bendable material, with the addition of a current-carrying wire which, as described above, connects the switch (13) located at the end of the arm (12) to the circuit. The arm (12) has in the embodiment of Fig. 2 a cylindrical cross section. However, another shape of the cross section is also possible.

Der Schalter (3, 13) kann beispielsweise ein Druckknopfschalter, ein Drucktastenschalter oder ein Drehschalter sein. Die Verwendung eines anderen geeigneten Typs von Schalter ist jedoch ebenfalls möglich.The switch (3, 13) may be, for example, a push-button switch, a push-button switch or a rotary switch. However, the use of another suitable type of switch is also possible.

In der Darstellung gemäß Fig. 3 ist der erfindungsgemäße schaltbare Stromstecker (1) in einer Steckdose angeordnet gezeigt, wobei die Steckdose sich hinter einen Möbelstück befindet. Durch die Länge des Arms (2), die auf die Größe des Möbelstücks angepasst ist, sowie die Flexibilität des Arms (2), aufgrund dessen, dass dieser eine Steifigkeit aufweist, die es ihm ermöglicht, sein Form unabhängig von der Ausrichtung beizubehalten, ist eine problemlose Betätigung des Schalters (3), möglich. Des Weiteren ist eine einfache Sichtbarkeit der in den Schalter (3, 13) integrierten Kontroll-LED (4) gegeben, sofern diese vorgesehen ist.In the illustration according to Fig. 3 the switchable power plug (1) according to the invention is shown arranged in a socket, wherein the socket is located behind a piece of furniture. By the length of the arm (2), which is adapted to the size of the piece of furniture, and the flexibility of the arm (2), due to the fact that it has a rigidity, which allows it to maintain its shape regardless of the orientation is easy operation of the switch (3), possible. Furthermore, a simple visibility of the switch (3, 13) integrated control LED (4), if provided.

Während die Erfindung unter Bezugnahme auf bevorzugte Ausführungsformen derselben beschrieben wurde, ist es zu beachten, dass leichte Modifizierungen oder Variationen ausgeführt werden können, ohne vom Grundgedanken der Erfindung abzuweichen, wie sie durch die beigefügten Ansprüche definiert ist.While the invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments thereof, it is to be noted that slight modifications or variations can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

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Schaltbarer Stromstecker (1), aufweisend: einen Schaltkontakt, welcher durch einen Schalter (3) betätigbar ist, einen an dem Stromstecker angebrachten Arm (2), an dessen Ende der Schalter (3) angeordnet ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Arm (2) eine Steifigkeit aufweist, die es ermöglicht, dass der Arm (2) unabhängig von seiner Ausrichtung eine beliebige Form beibehält.Switchable power plug (1), comprising: a switching contact, which can be actuated by a switch (3), an arm (2) attached to the power plug, at the end of which the switch (3) is arranged, characterized in that the arm (2 ) has a rigidity that allows the arm (2) to maintain any shape regardless of its orientation. Schaltbarer Stromstecker (1) nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der an dem Stromstecker (1) angebrachte Arm (2) unterschiedliche Längen aufweisen kann.Switchable power plug (1) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the arm (2) attached to the power plug (1) can have different lengths. Schaltbarer Stromstecker (1) nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Länge des Arms (2) in einem Bereich von 30cm bis 150cm liegt.Switchable power plug (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the length of the arm (2) is in a range of 30cm to 150cm. Schaltbarer Stromstecker (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Arm (2) einen zylinderförmigen Querschnitt aufweist.Switchable power plug (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the arm (2) has a cylindrical cross-section. Schaltbarer Stromstecker (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Arm (2) aus einer inneren Schicht und einer äußeren Schicht besteht.Switchable power plug (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the arm (2) consists of an inner layer and an outer layer. Schaltbarer Stromstecker (1) nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die innere Schicht des Arms (2) eine höhere Steifigkeit als die äußere Schicht des Arms (2) aufweist.Switchable power plug (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that the inner layer of the arm (2) has a higher rigidity than the outer layer of the arm (2). Schaltbarer Stromstecker (1) nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die äußere Schicht des Arms (2) aus einem flexiblen Schlauch besteht.Switchable power plug (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that the outer layer of the arm (2) consists of a flexible hose. Schaltbarer Stromstecker (1) nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die äußere Schicht des Arms (2) aus einer Vielzahl voneinander beabstandeter Elemente besteht.Switchable power plug (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that the outer layer of the arm (2) consists of a plurality of spaced-apart elements. Schaltbarer Stromstecker (1) nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Stromstecker (1) mit einem Überspannungsschutz versehen ist.Switchable power plug (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the power plug (1) is provided with an overvoltage protection. Schaltbarer Stromstecker (1) nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Schalter (3) eine Kontroll-LED (4) aufweist.Switchable power connector (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the switch (3) has a control LED (4). Schaltbarer Stromstecker (1) nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Kontroll-LED (4) anzeigt, ob an dem Stromstecker (1) eine Netzspannung angelegt ist, oder ob der Stromstecker (1) vom Netz getrennt ist.Switchable power plug (1) according to claim 10, characterized in that the control LED (4) indicates whether a mains voltage is applied to the power plug (1), or whether the power plug (1) is disconnected from the mains. Schaltbarer Stromstecker (1) nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Schalter (3) entweder ein Knopfschalter, ein Drucktastenschalter, ein Taster oder ein Drehschalter ist.Switchable power plug (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the switch (3) is either a button switch, a push-button switch, a button or a rotary switch. Schaltbarer Stromstecker (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Schaltkontakt ein Stromstoßrelais ist.Switchable power plug (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the switching contact is a current pulse relay. Schaltbarer Stromstecker (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, weiter aufweisend eine biegsame Stößelwelle, über die der Schaltkontakt durch den Schalter betätigbar ist.Switchable power plug (1) according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a flexible plunger shaft, via which the switching contact can be actuated by the switch.
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