EP3511967A1 - Set of adapter modules - Google Patents

Abstract

Set consisting of a plurality of mutually different adapter modules (3) for mechanically connecting a wide variety of manufacturer-specific control units (2) with a unitary circuit module (4), wherein each of the adapter modules (3) on the unitary circuit module (4) can be placed and mechanically connected and in that the adapter modules (3) each have a holding frame (6) for fastening respectively a decorative frame (12) matching the manufacturer-specific operating part (2) and a respective transmission element (5) for mechanically contacting each of a manufacturer-specific operating part (2), wherein an adapter module ( 3) is adapted in each case to a manufacturer-specific operating part (2) with associated decorative frame (12) and the adapter modules (3) of the set differ from one another with regard to this adaptation.

Description

The invention relates to an electrical installation device with a circuit module for switching or dimming of be coupled to the circuit module consumers, and with at least one control panel, the installation device has a separate adapter module as a mechanical interface between the circuit module and control panel, which has a support frame and at least one in the support frame for transmitting a movement of the control unit in a suitable for actuating the circuit module movement movably mounted transmission element, wherein the manufacturer-specific control unit with the transmission element is mechanically connectable and the holding frame is connected via connecting elements with the circuit module. The invention further relates to a set of adapter modules.

State of the art

Electrical installation device, such as flush-mounted switches or dimmers, which are primarily intended for switching of corresponding consumers, are well known. In the simplest case, such electrical installation devices have a circuit module with which connected consumers, such as a lamp, can be switched, in which the circuit is opened or closed. With the help of cooperating with this circuit module rocker switch, which is located directly on the switch, a corresponding switching operation is triggered.

Such an installation device for electrical installation is for example from the DE 299 01 711 U1 known, is connected to the rocker switch directly to the circuit module and the switch. If now a key event is triggered on the rocker switch, ie the switch is pressed on one of its upper or lower side, so that a lifting movement is carried out, it is transmitted directly to the circuit module, so that the consumers connected thereto can be switched.

A similar switch arrangement is also from the DE 42 42 962 C2 known, in which the switching rocker is placed with the aid of a coupling member directly on the inner switching element of the circuit module, so that the Tastereignisse the rocker switch are forwarded directly to the circuit module. In addition, the rocker functionality of the rocker is realized only by this inner switching element, as this inner switching element is rocking and pivotally mounted on the circuit module, so that a corresponding stroke on the rocker switch can be mechanically converted into a switching operation. Further examples can be found in the DE 10 2004 047 114 B4 and DE 40 28 619 C2 ,

DE 1 981 906 U1 describes an installation rocker switch that can be converted to a normal rocker switch or large rocker switch using a small number of assemblies as needed. A connected in a conventional manner with the electrical switch rocker foot is pivotally mounted on a support ring and optionally connectable to a normal rocker or a large rocker.

DE 25 11 510 C2 discloses an electrical installation switch with a switching member of a derailleur and with a carriage with a plunger, which are movably mounted on a cover plate. A seesaw is on the button placed. The switching element is verkuppelt with the rigid and has engagement points for the plunger.

The disadvantage of these known from the prior art electrical installation devices is that the rocker always fits only to the manufacturer-specific recordings of the circuit module. For renovation or modernization work, which usually goes hand in hand with the replacement of such obsolete or defective circuit modules, these matching paddles on the new circuit modules can not be used because the recordings no longer fit and the kinematics of the manufacturer-specific paddles not to adapted for universal use circuit modules is adapted. In addition, if the circuit modules are to be replaced by corresponding universal radio-controlled circuit modules, the manufacturer of these radio-controlled circuit modules for a variety of recordings of the manufacturer-specific paddles must each provide such a circuit modules, which is ineffective and increases the storage costs drastically.

On the other hand, if only circuit modules with only one form of attachment are provided, then the original paddles can not be used when replacing the circuit module.

These disadvantages can not be reconciled with regard to economic aspects and the aspect of sustainability, which is becoming ever more important for subsequent generations. In addition, such a protection for older installations can no longer be guaranteed.

task

It is therefore an object of the present invention an improved installation device and a set consisting of a plurality of different from each other Specify adapter modules, with which the disadvantages mentioned in the prior art can be avoided.

solution

The object is achieved with the electrical installation device having the features of claim 1.

The circuit module of the aforementioned type has at least one sensor for detecting the position of the transmission element and an electronics connected to at least one sensor for switching on, switching off or changing the supply voltage or for generating a control signal for at least one can be coupled to the circuit module consumer as a function of the detected Location of relative to the at least one sensor freely movable transmission element of the separate adapter module.

By means of the adapter modules with a relative to the sensors freely movable transmission element, which is not connected as with toggle switch inserts or styli firmly to the switching element of the toggle switch insert or stylus, it is possible that newer and more uniform circuit modules can be used, based on the manufacturer-specific recordings of Control units need to take no account. Nevertheless, the manufacturer-specific operating units can be used, since the adapter module located therebetween as a mechanical interface with the movable transmission element has the contacting means required for the manufacturer-specific operating units. Thus, only the adapter modules in the respective manufacturer-specific embodiment are needed, which corresponds to the manufacturer-specific control units, so that can reduce the storage costs and production costs drastically. Thus, each manufacturer-specific control panel with a uniform circuit module can be use. This facilitates the convenience of replacing old or defective electrical installations and enables a cost-optimized solution while preserving the stock, as only necessary parts are exchanged or replaced. Even with a new installation can be used in terms of the design of a manufacturer-specific control panel and thereby resort to the diverse range of different manufacturers in the design selection, without restrictions in terms of compatibility with the circuit module, if a suitable adapter module is available ,

The manufacturer-specific operating part and the circuit module interact mechanically with the transmission element such that events triggered on the operating part are transmitted to the circuit module via the mechanical interface, without the transmission element being fixedly connected to the circuit module, e.g. is coupled by latching.

For example, if the circuit module is a radio-controlled circuit module whose switch or dimmer is switched by means of a radio remote control so that the consumers are controlled via the remote control, the old design of the control panel and the frame can continue to be used despite the new technology. This is particularly advantageous not only in terms of ecology and sustainability, but also facilitates the installation of new technologies in buildings and rooms, where it depends especially on the protection of existing, so that the original switch optics is maintained.

The control panel may be a manufacturer-specific rocker, as known from the field of light installations, in particular as a light switch. In the holding frame a vibrator is held as a transmission element, which has fastening elements. The manufacturer-specific rocker switch is available when the rocker switch is connected to the mechanical interface becomes engaged with and held by the vibrator. Switching events which were mechanically triggered by a person on the rocker switch are then forwarded via the oscillator to the circuit module. On the opposite side of the holding frame of the mechanical interface is connected via connecting elements to the circuit module, so that a universal circuit module can be used via the mechanical interface with a manufacturer-specific rocker switch.

It is particularly advantageous if the oscillator of the mechanical interface has a coupling member which is mechanically connected to the sensor of the circuit module. Tasting events that are triggered on the rocker switch by pressing the rocker switch, are transmitted to the vibrator, which then mechanically transmits the touch event to the sensor of the circuit module due to the coupling member, so that the consumers are switched due to the Tastereignisse. In this embodiment, the sensor thus still has a certain residual functionality, for example if a radio-controlled circuit module is to be used.

In order to minimize the installation effort and the associated error frequency during installation, it is particularly advantageous if the oscillator of the adapter module is limited in its oscillation radius. As a result, it can be achieved, for example, that during the installation of the adapter module on the circuit module, a coupling member also engages in the opening of the circuit module provided for this purpose. Such a limitation can in particular be effected by a stop arranged on the holding frame, with which the oscillator cooperates in a form-fitting manner.

The control panel may also be a lifting or Kurzhubtaster, in which a lifting movement of the control panel usually leads to a switching operation. The transmission element of the adapter module is in this case as a lifting element trained that it is mechanically contacted with the Hubtaster and switching events are transferable from the Hubtaster on the lifting element of the mechanical interface. In addition, if there is also a mechanical connection to the circuit module, the switching events of the Hubtasters be passed to the circuit module, so that a switching operation can be triggered.

Such a mechanical interface is thus not limited to specific types of control.

A particularly advantageous adaptation of the kinematics of the manufacturer-dependent rockers to the uniform switching path of the universal circuit module succeeds in that the transmission element protrudes from the adjacent to the circuit module and the upper connecting side for the control panel diametrically opposite underside a coupling member. The coupling member is provided to dive into an opening of the circuit module and cooperate with at least one sensor of the circuit module such that movement of the control unit via the transmission element is mechanically transmitted to detectable by at least one sensor movement of the coupling member and with the aid of the electronics for controlling a connectable to the circuit module consumer leads.

It is particularly advantageous if the two spaced from each other opposite sensors arranged as sensors in the interior of the circuit module and are aligned with the projecting through the opening into the interior of the circuit module coupling member so that in each end position of the transmission element an associated button through the Coupling member is actuated.

Advantageously, a corresponding decorative frame, which surrounds the operating part, is engaged with the holding frame via fastening element, so that It is also possible to continue to use a frame matching the operating part with the aid of the mechanical interface.

In order to take account of a wide variety of circumstances, it is preferably proposed that the connecting elements of the holding frame, with which the mechanical interface can be placed on the circuit module, are designed for height compensation. Thus, a plaster compensation can be realized without the circuit module must be modified. In addition, it is also possible to realize a wide variety of oscillation radii of the manufacturer-specific shift paddles without having to make any changes to the building substance.

The circuit module, unlike conventional toggle switch inserts or styli with directly mechanically actuated switches, is an electronic circuit module having e.g. at least one relay controlled by at least one of the sensors for connection of at least one consumer or with a radio transmitter unit for the wireless transmission of control signals to at least one consumer coupled to the radio transmitter unit. Electronic circuit modules are understood to be all circuit modules in which switches which are directly or indirectly connected to a load are actuated electrically, electromechanically or electronically via sensors.

In addition, the object is achieved with the set according to claim 11.

The set consists of a plurality of mutually different adapter modules for the mechanical connection of a wide variety of manufacturer-specific operating units with a uniform circuit module. The adapter modules have a holding frame and at least one in the holding frame movably mounted transmission element. The adapter modules have on a bottom of the support frame on uniform fasteners, the mechanical connection of the adapter modules are set up with the unitary circuit module. The adapter modules are individually adapted to at least one associated manufacturer-specific operating part on a top diametrically opposite the underside for mechanical contacting with the manufacturer-specific operating units such that the respective different, manufacturer-specific operating units can be mechanically connected to one another with at least one associated adapter module. The transmission element of the adapter module is uniformly adapted to the uniform circuit module at the bottom, so that the position of the transmission element of at least one sensor of the circuit module can be detected to switch on, off or change the supply voltage or generation of a control signal for at least one of the circuit module connectable consumers caused by a connected to the at least one sensor electronics in response to the detected position of the transmission element of the separate adapter module.

It is thus proposed to provide a plurality of adapter modules as a mechanical interface, which can each be connected to one or more manufacturer-specific control units. However, each of the adapter modules can be placed on a uniform circuit module, so that a wide variety of control units with one and the same circuit module can be connected. In this case, each adapter module can be designed such that it can be connected exactly to a manufacturer-specific control panel. Thus, each keypad can be connected to the circuit module, although the manufacturer-specific keypads have not been changed at their connecting elements, the circuit module was not adapted to these fasteners of the keypads and the keypads per se could not be connected to the circuit module, if the adapter modules or mechanical Interfaces would allow this connection first.

Advantageous embodiments are described in the subclaims.

Figur 1

- Explosionsdarstellung des erfindungsgemäßen Installationsgerätes;

Figuren 2a, 2b

- Seitenansicht der mechanischen Schnittstelle;

Figur 3

- Seitenansicht der mechanischen Schnittstelle mit Schaltwippe; und

Figur 4

- zusammengesetztes Installationsgerät.

The invention will be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show it:

FIG. 1

- Exploded view of the installation device according to the invention;

FIGS. 2a, 2b

- side view of the mechanical interface;

FIG. 3

- side view of the mechanical interface with rocker switch; and

FIG. 4

- assembled installation device.

FIG. 1 The electrical installation device 1 comprises in this embodiment, a rocker switch 2, a mechanical interface 3 and the circuit module 4. The circuit module 4 is in this embodiment, a radio-controlled switch to which a number of consumers, such as Lamps can be connected, which can then be switched using the circuit module 4. The circuit module 4 is here a flush-mounted module, which is embedded in the wall. But also conceivable are circuit modules that are placed on the wall.

In order to continue to use the manufacturer-specific rocker switch 2 together with this circuit module 4, the present invention proposes that between the rocker switch 2 and circuit module 4, an adapter module 4 is arranged as a mechanical interface 3 such that the manufacturer-specific rocker switch 2 and a possible decorative frame continues can be used. For this purpose, the mechanical interface 3 has a holding frame 6 and a vibrator 5, which is arranged in the holding frame 6. The oscillator 5 is designed such that the manufacturer-specific Fastening elements of the rocker switch 2 are suitable and thus the rocker switch 2 is held by the vibrator 5 when the rocker switch 2 with the vibrator 5 via the fasteners (not shown) are engaged.

The holding frame 6 of the mechanical interface 3, however, has corresponding connecting elements 11 which can be snapped into openings 7 provided therefor of the circuit module 4, so that the mechanical interface 3 can be assembled with the circuit module 4. By adapting the mechanical interface 3 or the vibrator 5 to the respective manufacturer-specific paddle shifters and their fasteners can thus be mounted on a standardized circuit module 4 various paddles 2, without the circuit module 4 must be adapted to the new rocker switch 2 each time.

The oscillator 5 can advantageously here simulate the Wippfunktionalität that would otherwise arise due to the direct connection of the rocker switch 2 with the circuit module 4. In order for a manual actuation of the radio switching module 4 can take place, the circuit module 4 in this embodiment, a central opening 8, in which a coupling member (not shown) of the vibrator 5 can be introduced. Now, if a key event is performed on the rocker switch 2, the lifting movement is transmitted to the rocker 2 to the vibrator 5, which performs a slight rotational movement due to the rotatable and tiltable mounting in the support frame 6, so that coupling member, which with the opening in Intervention, the internal sensor of the circuit module 4 can switch, so that connected to the circuit module loads can be switched accordingly.

The oscillator can be limited by means of a holding frame arranged stop in its oscillating radius to the installation of the To simplify rocker switch.

FIG. 2a shows the mechanical interface 3 from a side perspective. As can be seen, the oscillator 5 is arranged rotatable and tiltable in the holding frame 4. At the bottom protrudes from the oscillator 5 projecting a coupling member 9 out, which can be inserted into a corresponding opening 8 of the circuit module 4 (see. FIG. 1 ). In the circuit module 4 corresponding electrical sensors 10, such as buttons are arranged, which then interact with the coupling member 9 such that upon actuation of the attached rocker switch 2 on the vibrator 5, a switching operation can be triggered.

FIG. 2b shows the mechanical interface 3 rotated by 90 ° FIG. 2a ,

On the oscillator 5, which is arranged in the support frame 6, now the respective manufacturer-specific rocker switch 2, as shown in FIG. 3 is shown, are inserted so that key events that are triggered via the rocker switch 2, trigger directly to the circuit module 4 and the sensor 10 therein corresponding switching operations.

The advantage of this is that now for the most diverse manufacturer-specific paddle shifters 2 not every time an electronic circuit module 4 must be kept with the appropriate recordings, for example, to be able to replace an existing installation by such a new electronic circuit module while the existing paddle shifters continue to be used can. Rather, it is sufficient if the much smaller and cheaper to produce mechanical interfaces for the respective manufacturer-specific paddles 2 are kept, while the electronic circuit module is designed to be universal and standardized. Ultimately, this also allows a simple change of design and manufacture, which ensures the highest possible degree of freedom in the choice.

FIG. 4 shows again the complete installation device 1 in the assembled state. The arranged on the mechanical interface 3 connecting elements 11, which are positively and non-positively engaged with the circuit module 4, can be advantageously designed such that they engage in different locking positions. Thus, it is possible to arrange the mechanical interface 3 in different height levels on the circuit module 4, so that, for example, a compensation of the plaster height or the installation depth can be performed. For this purpose, no further mechanical components are required on the circuit module 4 in order to be able to produce such a height compensation.

Claims (12)

Set consisting of a plurality of mutually different adapter modules (3) for mechanically connecting a variety of manufacturer-specific control panels (2) with a single circuit module (4), characterized in that each of the adapter modules (3) on the unitary circuit module (4) placed and mechanically can be connected and that the adapter modules (3) each have a holding frame (6) for fixing each one to the manufacturer-specific control unit (2) matching decorative frame (12) and each have a transmission element (5) for mechanical contacting each of a manufacturer-specific control panel (2), wherein an adapter module (3) is in each case adapted to a manufacturer-specific operating part (2) with associated decorative frame (12) and the adapter modules (3) of the set differ from one another with regard to this adaptation, and wherein the transmission element (5) of the adapter module (3) on the Underside uniform to the unitary circuit module (4) is adapted, so that the position of the transmission element (5) of at least one sensor (10) of the circuit module (4) is detectable, to turn on, off or change the supply voltage or generation of a control signal for at least one of the circuit module (4) connectable consumers by an electronics connected to the at least one sensor (10) as a function of the detected position of the transmission element (5) of the separate adapter module (3). Set according to claim 1, characterized in that the adapter modules (3) with the manufacturer-specific control units (2) and with the circuit module (4) interact mechanically such that a movement of the control unit (2) via a movement of the transmission element (5) of the adapter module (3) of at least one sensor (10) of the circuit module (4) can be detected. Set according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the control unit (2) is designed as a rocker switch and the adapter module (3) has a pivotally mounted on the support frame (6) oscillator as a transmission element (5), wherein the rocker switch via fasteners with the vibrator is engaged and held by this on the adapter module (3). Set according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the oscillator (5) is limited in its oscillating radius, in particular by a stop on the holding frame (6). Set according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the transmission element (5) of at least one adapter module (3) of the set is pivotally mounted on the holding frame (6) and forms a vibrator for mechanically contacting a manufacturer-specific rocker switch as a control unit (2). Set according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the transmission element (5) of at least one adapter module (3) of the set is linearly movably mounted on the holding frame (6) and forms a lifting element for mechanically contacting a manufacturer-specific Hubtasters as a control unit (2) , Set according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the circuit module (4) has a relay controlled by at least one of the sensors (10) for connecting at least one consumer or a radio transmitter unit for wireless transmission of control signals to at least one consumer coupled to the radio transmitter unit. Set according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one sensor (10) is a button, a light barrier, a magnetic sensor, a capacitive sensor, an inductive sensor or a switch. Set according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the transmission element (5) has a coupling member (9) projecting from the underside diametrically opposite to the upper side of the circuit module (4) and projecting into an opening (8) of the circuit module (4) and interacts with at least one sensor (10) of the circuit module (4) such that a movement of the control unit (2) via the transmission element (5) in one of at least one sensor (10) detectable movement the coupling member (9) is mechanically transmitted and with the help of the electronics for controlling a to the circuit module (4) connectable consumers leads. Set according to Claim 9, characterized in that two mutually spaced buttons as sensors (10) in the interior of the circuit module (4) and arranged on the through the opening (8) in the interior of the circuit module (4) projecting coupling member (9 ) are aligned so that in each end position of the transmission element (5) an associated button is actuated by the coupling member (9). Set according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a manufacturer-specific control unit (2) at least partially surrounding manufacturer-specific decorative frame (12) via fastening elements with the holding frame (6) of the adapter module (3) is engaged and held by this. Set according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting elements (7, 11) for adjusting the distance (A) between the adapter module (3) and the circuit module (4) are arranged.

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