EP2696448B1 - Electrical appliance with communication means mounted on a PCB - Google Patents

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EP2696448B1
EP2696448B1 EP12305982.6A EP12305982A EP2696448B1 EP 2696448 B1 EP2696448 B1 EP 2696448B1 EP 12305982 A EP12305982 A EP 12305982A EP 2696448 B1 EP2696448 B1 EP 2696448B1
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electrical appliance
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Jens Mollitor
Jean-Marie Roiatti
Massimiliano Poli
Pierre Jeunesse
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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
    • H01R13/6658—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in electronic circuit on printed circuit board
    • 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
    • H01R24/78—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 with additional earth or shield contacts
    • 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
    • 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
    • H01R13/713—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch the switch being a safety switch
    • H01R13/7135—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch the switch being a safety switch with ground fault protector
    • 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
    • H01R13/7175—Light emitting diodes (LEDs)
    • 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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  • the present invention relates to the field of electrical appliances for the building and relates to electrical equipment in the form of an electrical transmission base.
  • electrical equipment, plug socket or switch socket sometimes have functional interactions with an electrical information network. It may for example be a remote controlled electrical outlet, a switch sending a command, or an electrical equipment connected to an information network to account for its operation. Electrical equipment therefore sometimes combines electrics used for communication networks with electrics used for power networks.
  • DE 10 2005 025541 discloses an apparatus of this type, in the form of a base provided with means for measuring electricity, and capable of sending a signal wirelessly when a certain electrical situation arises.
  • WO 96/35133 discloses an electrical apparatus combining a three-phase power current transmission and an information transmission to a suitable electrical plug.
  • the disadvantage of such a device is that its size is greater and it is not possible to mount this equipment in a standard wall mounting box, especially for a recessed mounting in a wall.
  • the invention therefore relates to an electrical apparatus 1, for a surface mounting or recessed using a box 2, comprising a communication means 3 for exchanging information with other elements as with a central control, and also comprising an electrical functional module 4.
  • the electrical equipment 1 is an electrical transmission base, and the electrical functional module 4 can then be a module electrical connection of pins for a base or an electrical function module for switching a contact for a switch.
  • the electrical functional module 4 groups the primary electrical functions of the electrical equipment 1 and therefore deals with power currents. It is normally placed in a standard size box 2 of common dimensions defining a template for said electrical equipment 1, and especially a box 2 for a flush mounting, in which case the congestion constraint is even more difficult to meet.
  • the electrical functional module 4 is not limited to a home automation control module, for example, but includes the elements necessary for the flow of power electricity, for example for a power supply, in the case of a base wall, or the opening / closing of an electrical circuit, in the case of an electrical switch.
  • the voltage and working current of the electrical functional module are therefore for example approximately 230 volts and 10 amperes respectively.
  • the electrical equipment 1 comprises a printed circuit board, called communication card 5, carrying the communication means 3 and positioned against the electrical functional module 4 so as to come between the latter and the box 2, in particular a communication card 5 placed laterally along one side of the electrical functional module 4, perpendicular to the wall in which the electrical equipment 1 is normally installed.
  • communication card 5 a printed circuit board, called communication card 5, carrying the communication means 3 and positioned against the electrical functional module 4 so as to come between the latter and the box 2, in particular a communication card 5 placed laterally along one side of the electrical functional module 4, perpendicular to the wall in which the electrical equipment 1 is normally installed.
  • the electrical equipment 1 thus has a first printed circuit board, advantageously placed laterally on the side of the electrical functional module 4, and on which is placed the communication means 3.
  • the latter thus takes the form of a component arranged to be mounted on a printed circuit board, in particular an electronic component. It is of such dimensions that the electrical equipment 1 complies with the jig of the box 2 and the electrical equipment 1 can be mounted in the box 2, in particular a box 2 for flush mounting.
  • the electrical apparatus 1 therefore simultaneously processes currents intended for power, circulating within the electrical functional module 4, and currents for a communication network, circulating in the printed circuit board or in one of those described below. .
  • the electrical apparatus 1 also comprises a processing unit, preferably in the form of a microprocessor, capable of interact with the communication means 3, and use it to send or receive information.
  • This microprocessor can be mounted on the communication board 5 or on any other possible printed circuit boards described below.
  • This processing unit thus controls at least part or all of the functions of the electrical equipment 1.
  • the electrical functional module 4 is an electrical energy transmission module, so that the electrical equipment 1 is arranged to form an electrical base, the latter comprising means 6 for breaking the electrical transmission, in particular in the form of at least one relay, at least one TRIAC, or at least one electromagnetic actuator.
  • the cutoff means 6 can therefore be electronic, as is the case for a TRIAC, or electromagnetic, as is the case for a combination of a magnetic core and a coil.
  • the breaking means 6 can be controlled by the processing unit described above.
  • the breaking means 6 are controllable on the basis of information received by the communication means 3, in particular on the basis of a command sent from a central control apparatus.
  • the control can also be done on the basis of a local detection, at the level of the electrical equipment 1.
  • the electrical equipment 1 may have measuring means, which can provide information to the processing unit, in particular as to the current, the temperature, or the voltage, which can then switch the breaking means 6.
  • the information is preferably received by the communication means 3, processed by the processing unit, which then controls the switching state of the breaking means 6.
  • the electrical equipment 1 in question can therefore incorporate a protection function: the triggering of the breaking means 6 is controlled, in particular by the processing unit, when a situation deemed dangerous occurs or if a command of this type is received by the communication means 3.
  • the processing unit is therefore able to control the switching of the breaking means 6.
  • the cutoff means 6 can also switch unmanned, as is the case for example if it is an electromagnetic operation and the movement of an actuator is generated by the magnetic field caused by overcurrent. In this case, the switching is done without applying logic of processing information.
  • the electrical equipment 1 comprises a printed circuit board, called a cut-off card 7, carrying the cut-off means 6 and positioned against the electrical functional module 4 so as to come between the latter and the box 2.
  • the cut-off card 7 can in particular be placed at the rear of the electrical functional module 4, parallel to the wall in which the electrical equipment 1 is normally installed. This feature is particularly compatible with the cases where the breaking means 6 are electronic. In these cases, either the cut card 7 itself carries the processing unit, or it is connected to another printed circuit board on which said unit is mounted. The processing unit can then easily control the state of the cutoff means 6 since they are both connected, either on two different printed circuit boards but which communicate between it, or on the same card.
  • the electrical equipment 1 comprises means able to detect an electrical imbalance caused by a leakage to the ground, and to stop the electrical transmission, these means including a torus 8 and can act on the means
  • the electrical imbalance itself creates the switching of the breaking means 6, then generally in the form of moving contacts moved under a force generated by said imbalance. This principle is widely used in differential circuit breaker type applications.
  • the imbalance can be an information sent to said processing unit, the latter consequently controlling the triggering of the breaking means which are, in this case, case, necessarily controllable.
  • the electrical equipment comprises a printed circuit board, called measuring board 9, carrying means for measuring the parameters of the electricity flowing in the electrical equipment 1, positioned against the electrical functional module 4 so as to come between the latter and the box 2. It may especially be a means for measuring temperature, current or voltage , said measurement card 9 being in particular placed laterally along one side of the electrical functional module 4, perpendicular to the wall in which the electrical equipment 1 is normally installed.
  • These measuring means therefore provide information necessary for the processing unit, via the measurement card 9 which is identical or connected to the printed circuit board on which said processing unit is mounted.
  • the measured parameters are communicated to the processing unit, which can decide to act on the devices.
  • breaking means 6 for stopping the flow of electrical energy.
  • the processing unit which therefore communicates through at least one printed circuit board with the communication means, and, if necessary, the measuring means, can therefore take into account various information for controlling the switching state of the devices. breaking means 6.
  • the communication means 3 communicates wirelessly, in particular with the Wifi technique and / or the KNX language. It then consists of an element both transmitter and receiver, fixed on the communication card 5. It is then necessary to position the antenna receiving and transmitting signal so as to avoid interference.
  • the electrical equipment 1 comprises an antenna for the communication means 3, placed in the front part of a trim 12 of the electrical equipment 1 through which the interaction with the Electric functional module 4 is possible.
  • the communication can be done with or without wire, the communication means 3 being naturally adapted to the selected communication mode.
  • the technology of power line currents, CPL for example.
  • the connection can be done by Wifi, for example.
  • Communication can use KNX formalism, whether with or without wires.
  • the electrical functional module 4 is covered with a shell 11 of dimensions compatible with its housing in the box 2, the at least one printed circuit board, namely the or a communication card 5 and / or the card or a cut card 7 or / and the or a measurement card 9, being housed or housed between the electrical functional module 4 and said shell 11, in particular a shell 11 consisting of perpendicular planar walls, forming a parallelepipedal shell 11, or the hubcap 12 being for example fixed to said shell 11 by snapping.
  • the shell 11 thus fully protects the electrical functional module 4 and the at least one printed circuit board which are placed around it, namely the communication card 5, and / or the cut card 7 or / and the measurement card 9.
  • the shell 11 can thus be directly fixed, in particular by snapping, to a flat support 16, plastic or metal insulated by a layer of plastic, this support 16 being intended to be fixed to the box 2.
  • a preassembled element can be formed comprising at least the shell 11, inside which the electrical functional module 4 is fixed by snapping, and, between said module and the walls of this shell 11, at least one printed circuit board as described herein. -above. This pre-assembled element can then be fixed, in particular by snapping, into the support 16.
  • the shell 11 is provided with orifices 17 suitable for the wired connection between the electrical functional module and the electrical power network, and thus for passing electrical cables to the electrical functional module 4.
  • the electrical functional module 4 is therefore bordered, with the exception of an interaction zone situated generally at the front, of several printed circuit boards, placed on the side, for example for the communication card 5 and the measurement card 9, and at the rear, that is to say on the opposite side to the interaction zone with the user, for the cut card 7.
  • the electrical equipment 1 further comprises a hubcap 12, through which a user can interact with the electrical functional module 4, said hubcap 12 communicating electrically with at least one side printed circuit board positioned against the electrical functional module 4 so as to come between this last and box 2, along one side of the module electrical functional 4, in particular the communication card 5 and / or the or measurement card 9.
  • the hubcap 12 may in particular comprise a well 13 for receiving an electrical plug or a joystick for actuating a functional module electrical switching.
  • the hubcap 12 in addition to its primary function of interaction with the electrical functional module 4, is therefore provided with functions requiring electricity and using an electrical flow of information with the processing unit and therefore an electrical communication, at the less at voltage levels for information flow.
  • these functions can be a display, using a diode that must be controlled electrically, or touch control means, which must send an electrical signal, or means information exchange with the processor.
  • the hubcap 12 therefore comprises means requiring a flow of electricity, preferably mounted on at least one facade printed circuit board that it understands and which can be plugged into a lateral printed circuit board extending over one of the sides of the electrical functional module 4, and which is thus placed in electrical communication at least with the processing unit.
  • This electrical communication is thus carried out via a side printed circuit board placed on one side of the electrical functional module 4 and to which the hubcap 12 can be connected via a facade printed circuit board.
  • this side printed circuit board can be the communication card 5, the measurement card 9 or other. It therefore extends sufficiently ahead of the electrical equipment 1 to arrive at the hubcap 12.
  • This side card is connected to the trim 12 by a set of plinth and plug compatible with printed circuit technology, including at least one terminal mounted on the side printed circuit board, and plugs mounted in the hubcap 12, on a facade printed circuit board.
  • the hubcap 12 is connected to the at least one lateral printed circuit board by means of terminals and plugs arranged, on the one hand, at the hubcap 12, and on the other hand, at the level of said card, for making a plug-in connection.
  • the hubcap 12 is provided with display means 14, of the diode type. These can be diodes of different colors, mounted in the hubcap 12, on a facade circuit board carrying the connection plugs with a side printed circuit board placed on one side of the electrical functional module 4. Each of these diodes can be associated with a operating mode of the electrical equipment 1, which makes it possible to account for possible electrical overload of a base, or close to overload regimes.
  • the hubcap 12 is provided with tactile control means 15, such as buttons or capacitive areas.
  • the touch control means 15 may be push buttons mounted on a printed circuit board placed in the hubcap 12.
  • the hubcap 12 is provided with a USB port 18.
  • This USB port 18 is mounted on a facade printed circuit board that includes the hubcap 12 and can be electrically connected, directly or through at least one side printed circuit board, to the processing unit.
  • This USB port 18 emerges naturally outside the electrical equipment 1. With this USB port 18, it is thus possible to configure the processing unit, but also to extract a set of data relating to the operation of the device. electrical equipment 1 that would have been stored in a memory of the electrical equipment 1. It is also possible to consider using this USB port for an electric charging of a battery of another device, such as mobile phone, digital camera, etc.
  • the hubcap 12 is provided with a transponder detector, in particular an RFID detector.
  • the transponder detector is mounted on a printed circuit board, placed in the hubcap 12, and which can be plugged into a side printed circuit board which extends on one side of the electrical functional module 4.
  • transponder detector is thus connected, directly or via a side printed circuit board, to the processing unit, itself able to control the breaking means 6 of the transmission of electrical energy, it is It is possible to operate the electrical equipment 1 only if a particular transponder has been detected in the immediate environment of the hubcap 12.
  • the electrical equipment 1 so that the transponder detector informs processing unit in case of detection, then that the communication means 3 allows a connection to a database to identify the transponder as well as a set of information associated therewith, such as a subscription, power supply conditions, etc.
  • the side printed circuit board to which the hubcap 12 is connected in cases where it does not itself carry the processing unit, is electrically connected to the printed circuit board on which said unit is mounted.
  • the electronic components of an electrical apparatus are supplied with electricity by means of the electrical power network to which said apparatus is wired.
  • one of the printed circuit boards is wired to the electrical network, where the other possible cards are then electrically connected or connected.
  • the power supply is made from the printed circuit board located at the rear of the electrical functional module 4, this printed circuit board optionally supplying downstream at least one other printed circuit board, then placed laterally, c that is to say on the side of the electrical functional module 4.

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La présente invention relève du domaine des appareils électriques pour le bâtiment et a pour objet un appareillage électrique sous la forme d'un socle de transmission électrique. Les appareillages électriques, socle de branchement de prise ou interrupteur, présentent parfois, outre leur connexion avec un réseau électrique de puissance, des interactions fonctionnelles avec un réseau électrique d'information. Il peut par exemple s'agir d'une prise électrique commandée à distance, d'un interrupteur envoyant une commande, ou encore d'un appareillage électrique connecté à un réseau d'information pour rendre compte de son fonctionnement. L'appareillage électrique combine donc parfois des électricités utilisées pour les réseaux de communication avec des électricités utilisées pour des réseaux de puissance.The present invention relates to the field of electrical appliances for the building and relates to electrical equipment in the form of an electrical transmission base. In addition to their connection with an electrical power network, electrical equipment, plug socket or switch socket, sometimes have functional interactions with an electrical information network. It may for example be a remote controlled electrical outlet, a switch sending a command, or an electrical equipment connected to an information network to account for its operation. Electrical equipment therefore sometimes combines electrics used for communication networks with electrics used for power networks.

Le réseau EIB est couramment utilisé pour ce type d'applications. DE 10 2005 025541 divulgue un appareillage de ce type, sous la forme d'un socle muni de moyens de mesure de l'électricité, et capable d'envoyer sans fil un signal lorsqu'une certaine situation électrique se présente.The EIB network is commonly used for this type of application. DE 10 2005 025541 discloses an apparatus of this type, in the form of a base provided with means for measuring electricity, and capable of sending a signal wirelessly when a certain electrical situation arises.

WO 96/35133 divulgue un appareillage électrique combinant une transmission de courant de puissance, triphasé, et une transmission d'information à une fiche électrique adaptée. L'inconvénient d'un tel dispositif est que son encombrement est plus important et qu'il n'est pas possible de monter cet appareillage dans une boîte standard de fixation murale, en particulier pour un montage encastré dans une paroi. WO 96/35133 discloses an electrical apparatus combining a three-phase power current transmission and an information transmission to a suitable electrical plug. The disadvantage of such a device is that its size is greater and it is not possible to mount this equipment in a standard wall mounting box, especially for a recessed mounting in a wall.

La présente invention a pour but de pallier au moins une partie et préférentiellement tous ces inconvénients, et vise donc à proposer un appareillage électrique apte à communiquer avec un réseau d'information, présentant un encombrement réduit. A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un appareillage électrique pour un montage en saillie ou encastré à l'aide d'une boîte, comprenant un moyen de communication pour échanger de l'information avec d'autres éléments comme avec une centrale de contrôle, et comprenant aussi un module fonctionnel électrique. Le document WO 2012/010170 A1 divulgue un appareillage électrique tel que divulgué par le préambule de la revendication 1. La présente invention propose un appareillage électrique, sous la forme d'un socle de transmission électrique, tel que décrit dans la revendication 1. L'invention sera mieux comprise, grâce à la description ci-après, qui se rapporte à un mode de réalisation préféré, donné à titre d'exemple non limitatif, et expliqué avec référence aux dessins schématiques annexés, dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 représente un appareillage électrique complet, destiné à être installé dans une boîte ;
  • la figure 2 montre une vue en coupe d'un appareillage électrique installé dans une boîte ;
  • la figure 3 montre une vue en coupe d'un appareillage électrique selon l'invention, dont les cartes de circuit imprimés ne sont pas protégées ;
  • la figure 4 montre une partie d'un appareillage électrique selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 5 montre l'interaction électrique entre l'enjoliveur et les cartes de circuit imprimé placés latéralement le long du module fonctionnel électrique ;
  • la figure 6 montre le positionnement des cartes de circuit imprimé autour du module fonctionnel électrique ;
  • la figure 7 montre une partie de l'appareillage électrique présentant une coque autour des cartes de circuit imprimé ;
  • la figure 8 montre l'arrière de l'enjoliveur, avec ses connexions pour carte de circuit imprimé, et
  • la figure 9 est une vue en coupe de l'enjoliveur, montrant la connexion entre deux cartes de circuit imprimé montées dans l'enjoliveur même.
The present invention aims to overcome at least a part and preferably all these disadvantages, and therefore aims to provide electrical equipment capable of communicating with an information network, having a small footprint. To this end, the subject of the invention is an electrical apparatus for projecting or recessed mounting by means of a box, comprising a communication means for exchanging information with other elements such as with a control unit. control, and also comprising an electrical functional module. The document WO 2012/010170 A1 discloses an electrical apparatus as disclosed by the preamble of claim 1. The present invention provides an electrical apparatus, in the form of an electrical transmission pedestal, as described in claim 1. The invention will be better understood, thanks to the following description, which refers to a preferred embodiment, given by way of non-limiting example, and explained with reference to the attached schematic drawings, in which:
  • the figure 1 represents a complete electrical apparatus, intended to be installed in a box;
  • the figure 2 shows a sectional view of electrical equipment installed in a box;
  • the figure 3 shows a sectional view of an electrical apparatus according to the invention, the printed circuit boards of which are not protected;
  • the figure 4 shows part of an electrical apparatus according to the invention;
  • the figure 5 shows the electrical interaction between the hubcap and the printed circuit boards placed laterally along the electric functional module;
  • the figure 6 shows the positioning of the printed circuit boards around the electrical functional module;
  • the figure 7 shows part of the electrical equipment having a shell around the printed circuit boards;
  • the figure 8 shows the back of the hubcap, with its circuit board connections, and
  • the figure 9 is a sectional view of the hubcap, showing the connection between two printed circuit boards mounted in the same hubcap.

L'invention a donc pour objet un appareillage électrique 1, pour un montage en saillie ou encastré à l'aide d'une boîte 2, comprenant un moyen de communication 3 pour échanger de l'information avec d'autres éléments comme avec une centrale de contrôle, et comprenant aussi un module fonctionnel électrique 4. L'appareillage électrique 1 est un socle de transmission électrique, et le module fonctionnel électrique 4 peut alors être un module de connexion électrique de broches pour un socle ou un module fonctionnel électrique de commutation de contact pour un interrupteur.The invention therefore relates to an electrical apparatus 1, for a surface mounting or recessed using a box 2, comprising a communication means 3 for exchanging information with other elements as with a central control, and also comprising an electrical functional module 4. The electrical equipment 1 is an electrical transmission base, and the electrical functional module 4 can then be a module electrical connection of pins for a base or an electrical function module for switching a contact for a switch.

Le module fonctionnel électrique 4 regroupe les fonctions électriques premières de l'appareillage électrique 1 et traite donc des courants de puissance. Il est normalement placé dans une boîte 2 standard de dimensions communes définissant un gabarit pour ledit appareillage électrique 1, et tout particulièrement une boîte 2 pour un montage encastré, cas dans lequel la contrainte d'encombrement est encore plus difficile à respecter. Le module fonctionnel électrique 4 ne se limite donc pas à un module de contrôle domotique, par exemple, mais comprend bien les éléments nécessaires à la circulation d'une électricité de puissance, par exemple pour une alimentation électrique, dans le cas d'un socle mural, ou l'ouverture / fermeture d'un circuit électrique, dans le cas d'un interrupteur électrique. Les tension et courant de travail du module fonctionnel électrique sont donc respectivement par exemple d'environ 230 Volts et de 10 Ampères.The electrical functional module 4 groups the primary electrical functions of the electrical equipment 1 and therefore deals with power currents. It is normally placed in a standard size box 2 of common dimensions defining a template for said electrical equipment 1, and especially a box 2 for a flush mounting, in which case the congestion constraint is even more difficult to meet. The electrical functional module 4 is not limited to a home automation control module, for example, but includes the elements necessary for the flow of power electricity, for example for a power supply, in the case of a base wall, or the opening / closing of an electrical circuit, in the case of an electrical switch. The voltage and working current of the electrical functional module are therefore for example approximately 230 volts and 10 amperes respectively.

Selon l'invention, l'appareillage électrique 1 comprend une carte de circuit imprimé, dite carte de communication 5, portant le moyen de communication 3 et positionnée contre le module fonctionnel électrique 4 de sorte à venir entre ce dernier et la boîte 2, notamment une carte de communication 5 placée latéralement le long d'un côté du module fonctionnel électrique 4, perpendiculairement à la paroi dans laquelle l'appareillage électrique 1 est normalement installé.According to the invention, the electrical equipment 1 comprises a printed circuit board, called communication card 5, carrying the communication means 3 and positioned against the electrical functional module 4 so as to come between the latter and the box 2, in particular a communication card 5 placed laterally along one side of the electrical functional module 4, perpendicular to the wall in which the electrical equipment 1 is normally installed.

L'appareillage électrique 1 présente donc une première carte de circuit imprimé, avantageusement placée latéralement sur le côté du module fonctionnel électrique 4, et sur laquelle est placé le moyen de communication 3. Ce dernier prend donc la forme d'un composant arrangé pour être monté sur une carte de circuit imprimé, en particulier un composant électronique. Il est de dimensions telles que l'appareillage électrique 1 respecte le gabarit de la boîte 2 et l'appareillage électrique 1 peut être monté dans la boîte 2, en particulier une boîte 2 pour montage encastré.The electrical equipment 1 thus has a first printed circuit board, advantageously placed laterally on the side of the electrical functional module 4, and on which is placed the communication means 3. The latter thus takes the form of a component arranged to be mounted on a printed circuit board, in particular an electronic component. It is of such dimensions that the electrical equipment 1 complies with the jig of the box 2 and the electrical equipment 1 can be mounted in the box 2, in particular a box 2 for flush mounting.

L'appareillage électrique 1 traite donc simultanément des courants destinés à la puissance, circulant au sein du module fonctionnel électrique 4, et des courants pour réseau de communication, circulant dans la carte de circuit imprimé voire dans l'une de celles décrites ci-dessous.The electrical apparatus 1 therefore simultaneously processes currents intended for power, circulating within the electrical functional module 4, and currents for a communication network, circulating in the printed circuit board or in one of those described below. .

L'appareillage électrique 1 comprend aussi une unité de traitement, préférentiellement, sous la forme d un microprocesseur, capable
d'interagir avec le moyen de communication 3, et de l'utiliser pour émettre ou recevoir des informations. Ce microprocesseur peut être monté sur la carte de communication 5 ou sur l'une des autres éventuelles cartes de circuit imprimé décrites ci-dessous. Cette unité de traitement contrôle ainsi au moins une partie, voire l'ensemble des fonctions de l'appareillage électrique 1.The electrical apparatus 1 also comprises a processing unit, preferably in the form of a microprocessor, capable of
interact with the communication means 3, and use it to send or receive information. This microprocessor can be mounted on the communication board 5 or on any other possible printed circuit boards described below. This processing unit thus controls at least part or all of the functions of the electrical equipment 1.

Selon une caractéristique additionnelle possible, le module fonctionnel électrique 4 est un module de transmission d'énergie électrique, de sorte que l'appareillage électrique 1 est arrangé pour former un socle électrique, ce dernier comprenant des moyens de coupure 6 de la transmission électrique, notamment sous forme d'au moins un relais, d'au moins un TRIAC, ou d'au moins un actionneur électromagnétique. Les moyens de coupure 6 peuvent donc être électroniques, comme c'est le cas pour un TRIAC, ou électromagnétique, comme c'est le cas pour une combinaison d'un noyau magnétique et d'une bobine.According to an additional possible feature, the electrical functional module 4 is an electrical energy transmission module, so that the electrical equipment 1 is arranged to form an electrical base, the latter comprising means 6 for breaking the electrical transmission, in particular in the form of at least one relay, at least one TRIAC, or at least one electromagnetic actuator. The cutoff means 6 can therefore be electronic, as is the case for a TRIAC, or electromagnetic, as is the case for a combination of a magnetic core and a coil.

Préférentiellement, les moyens de coupure 6 peuvent être pilotés par l'unité de traitement décrite ci-dessus. Ainsi, selon une caractéristique avantageuse, les moyens de coupure 6 sont pilotables sur la base d'une information reçue par le moyen de communication 3, notamment sur la base d'une commande envoyée depuis un appareil de contrôle central. Le pilotage peut aussi se faire sur la base d'une détection locale, au niveau de l'appareillage électrique 1. En effet, comme il sera décrit plus loin, l'appareillage électrique 1 peut avoir des moyens de mesure, lesquels peuvent fournir de l'information à l'unité de traitement, notamment quant au courant, la température, ou encore à la tension, qui pourra ensuite faire commuter les moyens de coupure 6.Preferably, the breaking means 6 can be controlled by the processing unit described above. Thus, according to an advantageous characteristic, the breaking means 6 are controllable on the basis of information received by the communication means 3, in particular on the basis of a command sent from a central control apparatus. The control can also be done on the basis of a local detection, at the level of the electrical equipment 1. Indeed, as will be described later, the electrical equipment 1 may have measuring means, which can provide information to the processing unit, in particular as to the current, the temperature, or the voltage, which can then switch the breaking means 6.

L'information est préférentiellement reçue par le moyen de communication 3, traitée par l'unité de traitement, qui contrôle ensuite l'état de commutation des moyens de coupure 6. L'appareillage électrique 1 en question peut donc intégrer une fonction de protection : le déclenchement des moyens de coupure 6 est piloté, notamment par l'unité de traitement, dès lors qu'une situation estimée dangereuse survient ou si une commande de ce type est reçue par le moyen de communication 3.The information is preferably received by the communication means 3, processed by the processing unit, which then controls the switching state of the breaking means 6. The electrical equipment 1 in question can therefore incorporate a protection function: the triggering of the breaking means 6 is controlled, in particular by the processing unit, when a situation deemed dangerous occurs or if a command of this type is received by the communication means 3.

Préférentiellement, l'unité de traitement est donc apte à piloter la commutation des moyens de coupure 6. Alternativement ou de façon additionnelle, les moyens de coupure 6 peuvent aussi commuter de façon non pilotée, comme c'est le cas par exemple s'il s'agit d'un fonctionnement électromagnétique et que le mouvement d'un actionneur est généré par le champ magnétique provoqué par une surintensité. Dans ce cas, la commutation se fait sans appliquer de logique de traitement d'une information.Preferably, the processing unit is therefore able to control the switching of the breaking means 6. Alternatively or so additional, the cutoff means 6 can also switch unmanned, as is the case for example if it is an electromagnetic operation and the movement of an actuator is generated by the magnetic field caused by overcurrent. In this case, the switching is done without applying logic of processing information.

Selon une caractéristique avantageuse, l'appareillage électrique 1 comprend une carte de circuit imprimé, dite carte de coupure 7, portant les moyens de coupure 6 et positionnée contre le module fonctionnel électrique 4 de sorte à venir entre ce dernier et la boîte 2. La carte de coupure 7 peut en particulier être placée à l'arrière du module fonctionnel électrique 4, parallèlement à la paroi dans laquelle l'appareillage électrique 1 est normalement installé. Cette caractéristique est particulièrement compatible avec les cas où les moyens de coupure 6 sont électroniques. Dans ces cas, soit la carte de coupure 7 porte elle-même l'unité de traitement, soit elle est reliée à une autre carte de circuit imprimé sur laquelle ladite unité est montée. L'unité de traitement peut alors aisément piloter l'état des moyens de coupure 6 puisqu'ils sont tous deux branchés, soit sur deux cartes de circuit imprimé différentes mais qui communiquent entre elle, soit sur la même carte.According to an advantageous characteristic, the electrical equipment 1 comprises a printed circuit board, called a cut-off card 7, carrying the cut-off means 6 and positioned against the electrical functional module 4 so as to come between the latter and the box 2. The cut-off card 7 can in particular be placed at the rear of the electrical functional module 4, parallel to the wall in which the electrical equipment 1 is normally installed. This feature is particularly compatible with the cases where the breaking means 6 are electronic. In these cases, either the cut card 7 itself carries the processing unit, or it is connected to another printed circuit board on which said unit is mounted. The processing unit can then easily control the state of the cutoff means 6 since they are both connected, either on two different printed circuit boards but which communicate between it, or on the same card.

Dans des modes de réalisation particuliers, l'appareillage électrique 1 comprend des moyens aptes à détecter un déséquilibre électrique provoqué par une fuite à la terre, et à faire stopper la transmission électrique, ces moyens comprenant notamment un tore 8 et pouvant agir sur les moyens de coupure 6. Dans des réalisations classiques, le déséquilibre électrique crée lui-même la commutation des moyens de coupure 6, alors généralement sous la forme de contacts mobiles déplacés sous une force générée par ledit déséquilibre. Ce principe est largement répandu dans les applications du type disjoncteur différentiel.In particular embodiments, the electrical equipment 1 comprises means able to detect an electrical imbalance caused by a leakage to the ground, and to stop the electrical transmission, these means including a torus 8 and can act on the means In conventional embodiments, the electrical imbalance itself creates the switching of the breaking means 6, then generally in the form of moving contacts moved under a force generated by said imbalance. This principle is widely used in differential circuit breaker type applications.

Dans d'autres réalisations, si les moyens de coupure 6 sont pilotés par l'unité de traitement, le déséquilibre peut être une information envoyée à ladite unité de traitement, cette dernière commandant en conséquence le déclenchement des moyens de coupure qui sont, dans ce cas, nécessairement pilotable.In other embodiments, if the cut-off means 6 are controlled by the processing unit, the imbalance can be an information sent to said processing unit, the latter consequently controlling the triggering of the breaking means which are, in this case, case, necessarily controllable.

Selon une caractéristique avantageuse supplémentaire de l'appareillage électrique, il comprend une carte de circuit imprimé, dite carte de mesure 9, portant des moyens de mesure de paramètres de l'électricité circulant dans l'appareillage électrique 1, positionnée contre le module fonctionnel électrique 4 de sorte à venir entre ce dernier et la boîte 2. Il peut notamment s'agir d'un moyen de mesure de température, de courant ou de tension, ladite carte de mesure 9 étant notamment placée latéralement le long d'un côté du module fonctionnel électrique 4, perpendiculairement à la paroi dans laquelle l'appareillage électrique 1 est normalement installé.According to an additional advantageous characteristic of the electrical equipment, it comprises a printed circuit board, called measuring board 9, carrying means for measuring the parameters of the electricity flowing in the electrical equipment 1, positioned against the electrical functional module 4 so as to come between the latter and the box 2. It may especially be a means for measuring temperature, current or voltage , said measurement card 9 being in particular placed laterally along one side of the electrical functional module 4, perpendicular to the wall in which the electrical equipment 1 is normally installed.

Ces moyens de mesure fournissent donc des informations nécessaires à l'unité de traitement, par l'intermédiaire de la carte de mesure 9 qui est identique ou connectée à la carte de circuit imprimée sur laquelle ladite unité de traitement est montée. Ainsi, lorsqu'une situation dangereuse survient au niveau de l'appareillage électrique lui-même, par exemple un échauffement excessif, une surcharge en courant, les paramètres mesurés sont communiqués à l'unité de traitement, qui peut décider d'agir sur les moyens de coupure 6 pour stopper la circulation d'énergie électrique. L'unité de traitement, qui communique donc grâce à au moins une carte de circuit imprimé avec le moyen de communication, et, le cas échéant, les moyens de mesure, peut donc tenir compte de diverses informations pour contrôler l'état de commutation des moyens de coupure 6.These measuring means therefore provide information necessary for the processing unit, via the measurement card 9 which is identical or connected to the printed circuit board on which said processing unit is mounted. Thus, when a dangerous situation occurs at the level of the electrical equipment itself, for example overheating, current overload, the measured parameters are communicated to the processing unit, which can decide to act on the devices. breaking means 6 for stopping the flow of electrical energy. The processing unit, which therefore communicates through at least one printed circuit board with the communication means, and, if necessary, the measuring means, can therefore take into account various information for controlling the switching state of the devices. breaking means 6.

Dans des modes de réalisation particuliers, le moyen de communication 3 communique sans fil, notamment avec la technique Wifi et/ou le langage KNX. Il consiste alors en un élément à la fois émetteur et récepteur, fixé sur la carte de communication 5. Il est alors nécessaire de positionner l'antenne de réception et d'émission de signal de sorte à éviter les interférences. A cet effet, et selon une caractéristique avantageuse possible, l'appareillage électrique 1 comprend une antenne pour le moyen de communication 3, placée dans la partie avant d'un enjoliveur 12 de l'appareillage électrique 1 à travers lequel l'interaction avec le module fonctionnel électrique 4 est possible.In particular embodiments, the communication means 3 communicates wirelessly, in particular with the Wifi technique and / or the KNX language. It then consists of an element both transmitter and receiver, fixed on the communication card 5. It is then necessary to position the antenna receiving and transmitting signal so as to avoid interference. For this purpose, and according to a possible advantageous characteristic, the electrical equipment 1 comprises an antenna for the communication means 3, placed in the front part of a trim 12 of the electrical equipment 1 through which the interaction with the Electric functional module 4 is possible.

De façon générale, la communication peut se faire avec ou sans fil, le moyen de communication 3 étant naturellement adapté au mode de communication retenu. Dans le premier cas, il est aussi possible d'utiliser la technologie des courants porteurs en ligne, CPL, par exemple. Dans le deuxième cas, la connexion peut se faire par Wifi, par exemple. La communication peut utiliser le formalisme KNX, qu'elle se fasse avec ou sans fils. Le module fonctionnel électrique 4 est recouvert d'une coque 11 de dimensions compatibles avec son logement dans la boîte 2, la au moins une carte de circuit imprimé, à savoir la ou une carte de communication 5 ou/et la ou une carte de coupure 7 ou/et la ou une carte de mesure 9, étant logée ou logées entre le module fonctionnel électrique 4 et la dite coque 11, notamment une coque 11 constituée de parois planes perpendiculaires, formant une coque 11 parallélépipédique, le ou un enjoliveur 12 étant par exemple fixé à ladite coque 11 par encliquetage.In general, the communication can be done with or without wire, the communication means 3 being naturally adapted to the selected communication mode. In the first case, it is also possible to use the technology of power line currents, CPL, for example. In the second case, the connection can be done by Wifi, for example. Communication can use KNX formalism, whether with or without wires. The electrical functional module 4 is covered with a shell 11 of dimensions compatible with its housing in the box 2, the at least one printed circuit board, namely the or a communication card 5 and / or the card or a cut card 7 or / and the or a measurement card 9, being housed or housed between the electrical functional module 4 and said shell 11, in particular a shell 11 consisting of perpendicular planar walls, forming a parallelepipedal shell 11, or the hubcap 12 being for example fixed to said shell 11 by snapping.

La coque 11 protège donc entièrement le module fonctionnel électrique 4 et la au moins une carte de circuit imprimé qui sont placés autour de lui, à savoir la carte de communication 5, ou/et la carte de coupure 7 ou/et la carte de mesure 9. La coque 11 peut ainsi être directement fixée, en particulier par encliquetage, à un support 16 plat, plastique ou métallique isolé par une couche de plastique, ce support 16 étant destiné à être fixé à la boîte 2. Ainsi un élément préassemblé peut être formé comprenant au moins la coque 11, à l'intérieur de laquelle le module fonctionnel électrique 4 est fixé par encliquetage, ainsi que, entre ledit module et les parois de cette coque 11, au moins une carte de circuit imprimé telle que décrite ci-dessus. Cet élément pré-assemblé peut ensuite venir être fixé, en particulier par encliquetage, dans le support 16.The shell 11 thus fully protects the electrical functional module 4 and the at least one printed circuit board which are placed around it, namely the communication card 5, and / or the cut card 7 or / and the measurement card 9. The shell 11 can thus be directly fixed, in particular by snapping, to a flat support 16, plastic or metal insulated by a layer of plastic, this support 16 being intended to be fixed to the box 2. Thus a preassembled element can be formed comprising at least the shell 11, inside which the electrical functional module 4 is fixed by snapping, and, between said module and the walls of this shell 11, at least one printed circuit board as described herein. -above. This pre-assembled element can then be fixed, in particular by snapping, into the support 16.

Bien entendu, la coque 11 est munie d'orifices 17 adéquats pour la connexion filaire entre le module fonctionnel électrique et le réseau électrique de puissance, et donc pour laisser passer des câbles électriques jusqu'au module fonctionnel électrique 4.Of course, the shell 11 is provided with orifices 17 suitable for the wired connection between the electrical functional module and the electrical power network, and thus for passing electrical cables to the electrical functional module 4.

Dans des modes de réalisation particuliers, le module fonctionnel électrique 4 est donc bordé, à l'exception d'une zone d'interaction située généralement à l'avant, de plusieurs cartes de circuit imprimés, placés sur le côté, par exemple pour la carte de communication 5 et la carte de mesure 9, et à l'arrière, c'est-à-dire du côté opposé à la zone d'interaction avec l'utilisateur, pour la carte de coupure 7. L' appareillage électrique 1 comprend, en outre, un enjoliveur 12, à travers lequel un utilisateur peut interagir avec le module fonctionnel électrique 4, ledit enjoliveur 12 communicant électriquement avec au moins une carte de circuit imprimé latérale positionnée contre le module fonctionnel électrique 4 de sorte à venir entre ce dernier et la boîte 2, le long d'un côté du module fonctionnel électrique 4, notamment la carte de communication 5 et/ou la ou une carte de mesure 9. L'enjoliveur 12 peut notamment comprendre un puits 13 de réception d'une fiche électrique ou encore une manette d'actionnement d'un module fonctionnel électrique de commutation.In particular embodiments, the electrical functional module 4 is therefore bordered, with the exception of an interaction zone situated generally at the front, of several printed circuit boards, placed on the side, for example for the communication card 5 and the measurement card 9, and at the rear, that is to say on the opposite side to the interaction zone with the user, for the cut card 7. The electrical equipment 1 further comprises a hubcap 12, through which a user can interact with the electrical functional module 4, said hubcap 12 communicating electrically with at least one side printed circuit board positioned against the electrical functional module 4 so as to come between this last and box 2, along one side of the module electrical functional 4, in particular the communication card 5 and / or the or measurement card 9. The hubcap 12 may in particular comprise a well 13 for receiving an electrical plug or a joystick for actuating a functional module electrical switching.

L'enjoliveur 12, outre sa fonction première d'interaction avec le module fonctionnel électrique 4, est donc muni de fonctions nécessitant de l'électricité et utilisant une circulation électrique d'informations avec l'unité de traitement et donc une communication électrique, au moins à des niveaux de tension pour circulation d'information. Comme il sera encore décrit plus loin, ces fonctions peuvent être un affichage, à l'aide d'une diode qui doit donc être pilotée électriquement, ou encore des moyens de commande tactile, qui doivent donc envoyer un signal électrique, ou encore des moyens d'échange d'information avec le processeur.The hubcap 12, in addition to its primary function of interaction with the electrical functional module 4, is therefore provided with functions requiring electricity and using an electrical flow of information with the processing unit and therefore an electrical communication, at the less at voltage levels for information flow. As will be described further below, these functions can be a display, using a diode that must be controlled electrically, or touch control means, which must send an electrical signal, or means information exchange with the processor.

L'enjoliveur 12 comprend donc des moyens nécessitant une circulation d'électricité, préférentiellement montés sur au moins une carte de circuit imprimé de façade qu'il comprend et qui peut s'enficher sur une carte de circuit imprimé latérale s'étendant sur un des côtés du module fonctionnel électrique 4, et qui est ainsi mise en communication électrique au moins avec l'unité de traitement. Cette mise en communication électrique est donc réalisée par l'intermédiaire d'une carte de circuit imprimé latérale placée sur un côté du module fonctionnel électrique 4 et à laquelle l'enjoliveur 12 peut être branché, via une carte de circuit imprimé de façade. Comme il a déjà été dit, cette carte de circuit imprimé latérale peut être la carte de communication 5, la carte de mesure 9 ou autre. Elle s'étend donc suffisamment en avant de l'appareillage électrique 1 pour arriver au niveau de l'enjoliveur 12.The hubcap 12 therefore comprises means requiring a flow of electricity, preferably mounted on at least one facade printed circuit board that it understands and which can be plugged into a lateral printed circuit board extending over one of the sides of the electrical functional module 4, and which is thus placed in electrical communication at least with the processing unit. This electrical communication is thus carried out via a side printed circuit board placed on one side of the electrical functional module 4 and to which the hubcap 12 can be connected via a facade printed circuit board. As has already been said, this side printed circuit board can be the communication card 5, the measurement card 9 or other. It therefore extends sufficiently ahead of the electrical equipment 1 to arrive at the hubcap 12.

Cette carte latérale est connectée à l'enjoliveur 12 par un jeu de socle et fiche compatible avec la technologie des circuits imprimés, notamment au moins une borne montée sur la carte de circuit imprimé latérale, et des fiches montées dans l'enjoliveur 12, sur une carte de circuit imprimé de façade. Ainsi, selon une caractéristique additionnelle avantageuse, l'enjoliveur 12 est relié à la au moins une carte de circuit imprimé latérale par le biais de bornes et de fiches de connexion aménagées, d'une part, au niveau de l'enjoliveur 12, et, d'autre part, au niveau de la dite carte, pour réaliser une connexion par embrochage.This side card is connected to the trim 12 by a set of plinth and plug compatible with printed circuit technology, including at least one terminal mounted on the side printed circuit board, and plugs mounted in the hubcap 12, on a facade printed circuit board. Thus, according to an advantageous additional feature, the hubcap 12 is connected to the at least one lateral printed circuit board by means of terminals and plugs arranged, on the one hand, at the hubcap 12, and on the other hand, at the level of said card, for making a plug-in connection.

Dans des modes de réalisation particuliers, l'enjoliveur 12 est muni de moyens d'affichage 14, du type diodes. Il peut s'agir de diodes de différentes couleurs, montées, dans l'enjoliveur 12, sur une carte de circuit imprimé de façade portant les fiches de connexion avec une carte de circuit imprimé latérale placée sur un côté du module fonctionnel électrique 4. Chacune de ces diodes peut être associée à un mode de fonctionnement de l'appareillage électrique 1, ce qui permet notamment de rendre compte des éventuelles surcharges électriques d'un socle, ou de régimes proches de la surcharge.In particular embodiments, the hubcap 12 is provided with display means 14, of the diode type. These can be diodes of different colors, mounted in the hubcap 12, on a facade circuit board carrying the connection plugs with a side printed circuit board placed on one side of the electrical functional module 4. Each of these diodes can be associated with a operating mode of the electrical equipment 1, which makes it possible to account for possible electrical overload of a base, or close to overload regimes.

Selon une caractéristique supplémentaire possible, l'enjoliveur 12 est muni de moyens de commande tactile 15, tel que des boutons ou des zones capacitives. Les moyens de commande tactile 15 peuvent être des boutons poussoirs montés sur une carte de circuit imprimé placée dans l'enjoliveur 12. Selon une autre caractéristique additionnelle possible, l'enjoliveur 12 est muni d'un port USB 18. Ce port USB 18 est monté sur une carte de circuit imprimé de façade que comprend l'enjoliveur 12 et qui peut être reliée électriquement, directement ou par l'intermédiaire d'au moins une carte de circuit imprimé latérale, à l'unité de traitement. Ce port USB 18 émerge bien entendu à l'extérieur de l'appareillage électrique 1. Grâce ce port USB 18, il est ainsi possible de configurer l'unité de traitement, mais aussi d'extraire un ensemble de données relatives au fonctionnement de l'appareillage électrique 1 qui auraient été stockées dans une mémoire de l'appareillage électrique 1. Il est aussi possible d'envisager d'utiliser ce port USB pour une recharge électrique d'une batterie d'un autre appareil, tel que téléphone portable, appareil photo digital, etc.According to a possible additional feature, the hubcap 12 is provided with tactile control means 15, such as buttons or capacitive areas. The touch control means 15 may be push buttons mounted on a printed circuit board placed in the hubcap 12. According to another possible additional feature, the hubcap 12 is provided with a USB port 18. This USB port 18 is mounted on a facade printed circuit board that includes the hubcap 12 and can be electrically connected, directly or through at least one side printed circuit board, to the processing unit. This USB port 18 emerges naturally outside the electrical equipment 1. With this USB port 18, it is thus possible to configure the processing unit, but also to extract a set of data relating to the operation of the device. electrical equipment 1 that would have been stored in a memory of the electrical equipment 1. It is also possible to consider using this USB port for an electric charging of a battery of another device, such as mobile phone, digital camera, etc.

Enfin, selon une autre caractéristique additionnelle possible, l'enjoliveur 12 est muni d'un détecteur de transpondeur, notamment détecteur RFID. Là aussi, le détecteur de transpondeur est monté sur une carte de circuit imprimé, placée dans l'enjoliveur 12, et qui peut s'enficher sur une carte de circuit imprimé latérale qui s'étend sur un côté du module fonctionnel électrique 4. Le détecteur de transpondeur étant ainsi relié, directement ou par l'intermédiaire d'une carte de circuit imprimé latérale, à l'unité de traitement, elle-même apte à piloter des moyens de coupure 6 de la transmission d'énergie électrique, il est possible de ne faire fonctionner l'appareillage électrique 1 que si un transpondeur particulier a été détecté dans l'environnement immédiat de l'enjoliveur 12. Il est donc possible d'aménager l'appareillage électrique 1 de sorte que le détecteur de transpondeur informe l'unité de traitement en cas de détection, puis que le moyen de communication 3 permette une connexion à une base de données pour identifier le transpondeur ainsi qu'un ensemble d'informations qui y sont associées, comme un abonnement, des conditions de fourniture d'énergie, etc.Finally, according to another possible additional feature, the hubcap 12 is provided with a transponder detector, in particular an RFID detector. There again, the transponder detector is mounted on a printed circuit board, placed in the hubcap 12, and which can be plugged into a side printed circuit board which extends on one side of the electrical functional module 4. transponder detector is thus connected, directly or via a side printed circuit board, to the processing unit, itself able to control the breaking means 6 of the transmission of electrical energy, it is It is possible to operate the electrical equipment 1 only if a particular transponder has been detected in the immediate environment of the hubcap 12. It is therefore possible to arrange the electrical equipment 1 so that the transponder detector informs processing unit in case of detection, then that the communication means 3 allows a connection to a database to identify the transponder as well as a set of information associated therewith, such as a subscription, power supply conditions, etc.

Bien entendu, la carte de circuit imprimé latérale à laquelle l'enjoliveur 12 est connecté, dans les cas où elle ne porte pas elle-même l'unité de traitement, est reliée électriquement à la carte de circuit imprimé sur laquelle ladite unité est montée.Of course, the side printed circuit board to which the hubcap 12 is connected, in cases where it does not itself carry the processing unit, is electrically connected to the printed circuit board on which said unit is mounted. .

Les composants électroniques d'un appareillage électrique selon l'invention sont alimentés en électricité grâce au réseau électrique de puissance auquel ledit appareillage est câblé. Préférentiellement, l'une des cartes de circuit imprimé est câblée au réseau électrique, la ou les éventuelles autres cartes y étant ensuite électriquement reliée ou reliées. Avantageusement, l'alimentation électrique se fait à partir de la carte de circuit imprimée située à l'arrière du module fonctionnel électrique 4, cette carte de circuit imprimé alimentant éventuellement en aval au moins une autre carte de circuit imprimé, alors placée latéralement, c'est-à-dire sur le côté du module fonctionnel électrique 4.The electronic components of an electrical apparatus according to the invention are supplied with electricity by means of the electrical power network to which said apparatus is wired. Preferably, one of the printed circuit boards is wired to the electrical network, where the other possible cards are then electrically connected or connected. Advantageously, the power supply is made from the printed circuit board located at the rear of the electrical functional module 4, this printed circuit board optionally supplying downstream at least one other printed circuit board, then placed laterally, c that is to say on the side of the electrical functional module 4.

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  1. Electrical appliance (1), in the form of a electrical transmission base, for mounting with a projection or recessed in a casing (2), comprising a communication means (3) for exchanging information with other elements such as a control station and also comprising a functional electrical module (4), in the form of a module for transmitting electric power, means for switching off (6) the electrical transmission, as well as a processing unit, preferably in the form of a microprocessor, which is able to interact with the communication means (3) and to use it for transmitting or receiving informations, the communication means (3), being supported by a printed circuit board, referred to as a communication card (5), positioned against the functional electrical module (4) so as to sit between the latter and the casing (2),
    the electrical appliance (1) being characterised in that the functional electrical module (4) is covered by a shell (11) having dimensions compatible with its accommodation in the casing (2), said at least one communication card (5), being accommodated between the functional electrical module (4) and said shell (11), and in that it also comprises a trim cover (12), through which a user can interact with the functional electrical module (4), said trim cover (12) communicating electrically with a least said communication card (5) positioned along one side of the functional electrical module (4) by means of at least one terminal mounted on said communication card (5) and plugs mounted in the trim cover (12) on a front printed circuit board of the trim cover (12) and said trim cover (12) integrating the display functions, tactile control and/or information exchange with the processing unit.
  2. Electrical appliance (1) according to claim 1, characterised in that it comprises a printed circuit board, referred to as a switch-off card (7), bearing the switch-off means (6) and positioned against the functional electrical module (4) so as to sit between the latter and the casing (2), said switch-off card (7) being accommodated between the functional electrical module (4) and said shell (11)
  3. Electrical appliance (1) according to any of claims 1 or 2, characterised in that it comprises means for detecting an electrical imbalance caused by earth leakage, and for stopping the electric transmission.
  4. Electrical appliance (1) according to any of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the switch-off means (6) can be controlled on the basis of information received by the communication means (3), in particular on the basis of a command sent from a central control device.
  5. Electrical appliance (1) according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that it comprises a printed circuit board, referred to as a measuring board (9), bearing the means for measuring parameters of the electricity circulating in the electrical appliance (1), positioned against the functional electrical module (4) so as to sit between the latter and the casing (2), said measuring board (9) being accommodated between the functional electrical module (4) and said shell (11), said trim cover (12) communicating electrically with at least said measuring board (9) positioned along one side of the functional electrical module (4), by means of at least one terminal mounted on said measuring board (9) and plugs mounted in the trim cover (12) on the front printed circuit board.
  6. Electrical appliance (1) according to any of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the communication means (3) communicates wirelessly, in particular by means of Wifi and/or KNX language.
  7. Electrical appliance (1) according to claim 6, characterised in that it comprises an aerial for the communication means (3), which is placed in the front portion of a trim cover (12) of the electrical appliance (1) through which interaction with the functional electrical module (4) is possible.
  8. Electrical appliance (1) according to any of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the trim cover (12) is provided with display means (14), such as diodes.
  9. Electrical appliance (1) according to any of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that the trim cover (12) is provided with tactile control means (15), such as buttons or capacitive areas.
  10. Electrical appliance (1) according to any of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that the trim cover (12) is provided with a USB port (18).
  11. Electrical appliance (1) according to any of claims 1 to 10, characterised in that the trim cover (12) is provided with a transponder sensor.
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