EP2255419A1 - Modulare anordnung zur elektrischen stromverteilung - Google Patents
Modulare anordnung zur elektrischen stromverteilungInfo
- Publication number
- EP2255419A1 EP2255419A1 EP09711893A EP09711893A EP2255419A1 EP 2255419 A1 EP2255419 A1 EP 2255419A1 EP 09711893 A EP09711893 A EP 09711893A EP 09711893 A EP09711893 A EP 09711893A EP 2255419 A1 EP2255419 A1 EP 2255419A1
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- connection
- socket
- main body
- auxiliary
- module
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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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
- H01R25/003—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 only to wires or cables
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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
- H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
- H01R13/514—Bases; Cases composed as a modular blocks or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
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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
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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
- H01R13/665—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in electronic circuit
- H01R13/6666—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in electronic circuit with built-in overvoltage protection
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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
- H01R13/665—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in electronic circuit
- H01R13/6683—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in electronic circuit with built-in sensor
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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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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
- H01R31/00—Coupling parts supported only by co-operation with counterpart
- H01R31/02—Intermediate parts for distributing energy to two or more circuits in parallel, e.g. splitter
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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
- H01R35/00—Flexible or turnable line connectors, i.e. the rotation angle being limited
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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
- H01R13/717—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in light source
Definitions
- the present invention relates to electrical articles and in particular to devices suitable for mains power distribution in domestic environments.
- connections with precarious stability which utilize several multi-way sockets connected directly to one another or utilizing multiple socket strips, composed of an elongated body bearing a plurality of sockets and connected by means of an electrical cable and a plug to the available electrical socket.
- Fig. 1 shows a preferred embodiment of the device according to the present invention.
- Fig. 2 (a - b) shows a preferred embodiment of an auxiliary module of the device according to the present invention.
- Fig. 3 (a-e) shows some particular embodiments of auxiliary modules according to the invention.
- Fig. 4 shows a particular embodiment of an auxiliary module and assembly thereof
- Fig. 5 shows a support base for the connection and auxiliary modules
- Fig. 6 shows a particular embodiment of the connection between a module and the mains power supply
- Fig. 7 shows a particular embodiment of the invention.
- the present invention allows the aforesaid problem to be solved, through a modular device comprising one or more elements provided with means that allow reciprocal engagement and easy release thereof and means for connection to domestic sockets supplied by mains electricity.
- Fig. 1 shows a particular embodiment of the device according to the present invention and, as can be seen, the device comprises a first module (hereinafter also called “connection module”) and at least one auxiliary module (the figure shows in particular three of these auxiliary modules composed of sockets).
- connection module a first module
- auxiliary module the figure shows in particular three of these auxiliary modules composed of sockets
- the connection module comprises: a main body 10 provided with means for connection to domestic sockets supplied by mains electricity, preferably composed of an electrical cable 11 and an electrical plug, and a socket suitable to receive an electrical plug of approved type such as a standard ten or sixteen Ampere or universal socket.
- Said main body 10 can also advantageously be provided with a switch 12, optionally remote controlled, suitable to disconnect said socket from said means for connection to domestic sockets supplied by mains electricity.
- the body 10 preferably comprises a fuse, connected to a pilot light 13 which indicates, preferably with a graduated colour scale, any overloads or voltage surges.
- the fuse allows automatic interruption of the flow of current in the case of need. The current can then be restored using the specific reset button 13'.
- the body 10 is also provided with appropriate mechanical interconnection means, preferably comprising at least one appropriate seat produced in said main body 10 and suitable to reversibly engage with specific mechanical counterparts, in the same manner as described and illustrated below for the auxiliary modules.
- Fig. 2 (a -b) shows an auxiliary module according to the invention.
- Said auxiliary module comprises a main body 20, at least one plug 21 and at least one socket 22 and further mechanical interconnection means preferably comprising at least a first seat 23 produced in said main body 20, at least one mechanical connector 24 suitable to engage with said first seat 23 and at least a second seat 25 suitable to receive said mechanical connector 24 in an idle position.
- said main body 20 comprises one or more further elements chosen from the group comprising: a universal socket 26 positioned on the top of said main body 20, a socket 27 positioned in a direction substantially orthogonal with respect to said at least one plug 21 and at least one socket 22, an emergency light 28, optionally removable, a battery charger 29, preferably for AA and AAA type batteries, a wattmeter module provided with display 30, a remote controlled sensor 31 , optionally removable, telephone or internet connection sockets 32 (see fig. 3 (a-e)).
- connection module and auxiliary modules can present on the lower surface thereof appropriate cavities 41 (see fig. 6) capable of engaging with engaging means positioned on a support base as described below.
- connection module and the auxiliary modules can advantageously be provided with fixing holes optionally provided with screws or similar fixing means and optional means to retain said screws or similar fixing means in said fixing holes.
- Fig. 4 shows a particular embodiment of secondary module, wherein the secondary module is composed of a main body 33 in turn comprising four sides, opposed two by two, comprising a plug and three sockets and suitable to connect to said first connection module and to said at least one auxiliary module so as to extend the resulting structure in four orthogonal directions, two by two (the figure only shows two).
- said at least one auxiliary module comprises means to rotate said at least one plug 21 through approximately 90°.
- the invention also relates to a base comprising modular modules capable of engaging with said primary or auxiliary modules. As can be seen in Fig. 5, said base is formed of modules 35 mutually connectable along the edges thereof with common engagement means, for example snap-fit or bayonet or the like.
- Said modules 35 are essentially composed of a thin hollow plate (for example 0.5 to 3 cm thick) and with a polygonal plan, preferably essentially square, which presents on the upper surface thereof engaging means 36 (such as teeth) suitable to engage with corresponding receiving seats 41 present on the bottom of said connection or auxiliary modules.
- Said engaging means 36 can be movable presenting release means (not shown in the figure), the mechanism of which is contained in the hollow part of the plate, controlled, for example, by a lateral push button 37.
- the modules 35 present, on the surface thereof, an electrical socket 38, to which the power supply cable is directly connected, said cable then running through a duct 39 connected to one edge of these plates 35.
- connection module no longer requires the presence of the cable 11 and relative plug (as previously described) but will instead present a plug 40 (see Fig. 6) positioned on the lower surface thereof and capable of engaging with said socket 38; the auxiliary modules will then receive power from the connection module through the plug/socket contacts according to the description above.
- the modules 35 can also be provided with fixing holes 34 as previously described for the connection and auxiliary modules.
- the cables present can be covered with a cable cover 42 (see Fig. 7).
- the cable cover 42 can be connected to the modules 35 through a support plate 43 provided on the surface thereof with holes capable of engaging with the teeth 36 and having the edges bent so as to form a groove 44 in which a similar groove 45, present on the edges of the plate 43, can run.
- the modular device according to the present invention can advantageously be made of plastic material of the type approved for electrical applications and capable of offering the required degree of protection.
- said plastic material will be of the type suitable to be moulded using customary industrial moulding processes.
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Microelectronics & Electronic Packaging (AREA)
- Connector Housings Or Holding Contact Members (AREA)
- Details Of Connecting Devices For Male And Female Coupling (AREA)
- Coupling Device And Connection With Printed Circuit (AREA)
- Adornments (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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ITFI20080031 ITFI20080031A1 (it) | 2008-02-22 | 2008-02-22 | Dispositivo modulare per la distribuzione di alimentazione elettrica. |
PCT/IB2009/050705 WO2009104162A1 (en) | 2008-02-22 | 2009-02-20 | Modular device for electrical power distribution |
Publications (1)
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EP2255419A1 true EP2255419A1 (de) | 2010-12-01 |
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Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP09711893A Withdrawn EP2255419A1 (de) | 2008-02-22 | 2009-02-20 | Modulare anordnung zur elektrischen stromverteilung |
Country Status (3)
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EP (1) | EP2255419A1 (de) |
IT (1) | ITFI20080031A1 (de) |
WO (1) | WO2009104162A1 (de) |
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US10524377B2 (en) | 2018-01-31 | 2019-12-31 | Eaton Intelligent Power Limited | Power distribution unit with interior busbars |
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ITPI20100082A1 (it) * | 2010-07-01 | 2012-01-02 | Pro One Srl | Presa multipla estensibile |
US9028274B2 (en) | 2011-04-27 | 2015-05-12 | Quirky, Inc. | Reconfigurable plug strip |
US8262399B1 (en) | 2011-04-27 | 2012-09-11 | Quirky Incorporated | Reconfigurable plug strip |
AT511728B1 (de) * | 2011-07-21 | 2013-12-15 | Auer Arnold | Modulare stromversorgungsanordnung und verfahren zum konfigurieren der stromversorgungsanordnung |
US9685730B2 (en) | 2014-09-12 | 2017-06-20 | Steelcase Inc. | Floor power distribution system |
JP6480697B2 (ja) * | 2014-10-02 | 2019-03-13 | エムデン無線工業株式会社 | 配線装置 |
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US5203713A (en) * | 1989-08-16 | 1993-04-20 | Amp Incorporated | Power distribution system for modular furniture unit |
US20070109710A1 (en) * | 1992-07-23 | 2007-05-17 | Henry Milan | Modular Outlet Strip |
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AT5418U1 (de) * | 2001-10-11 | 2002-06-25 | Geyer Imp Exp Ges M B H | Verteiler mit mehreren steckdosen |
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US7619328B2 (en) * | 2006-02-04 | 2009-11-17 | Jupiter IP, LLC | Wall mounted coupling and power system |
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- 2008-02-22 IT ITFI20080031 patent/ITFI20080031A1/it unknown
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- 2009-02-20 WO PCT/IB2009/050705 patent/WO2009104162A1/en active Application Filing
- 2009-02-20 EP EP09711893A patent/EP2255419A1/de not_active Withdrawn
Patent Citations (2)
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US5203713A (en) * | 1989-08-16 | 1993-04-20 | Amp Incorporated | Power distribution system for modular furniture unit |
US20070109710A1 (en) * | 1992-07-23 | 2007-05-17 | Henry Milan | Modular Outlet Strip |
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Cited By (2)
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US10524377B2 (en) | 2018-01-31 | 2019-12-31 | Eaton Intelligent Power Limited | Power distribution unit with interior busbars |
US11109504B2 (en) | 2018-01-31 | 2021-08-31 | Eaton Intelligent Power Limited | Power distribution unit with interior busbars |
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ITFI20080031A1 (it) | 2009-08-23 |
WO2009104162A1 (en) | 2009-08-27 |
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