Classifications

• • H—ELECTRICITY
  • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
  • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
  • H01H21/00—Switches operated by an operating part in the form of a pivotable member acted upon directly by a solid body, e.g. by a hand
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  • H01H11/0006—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for the manufacture of electric switches for converting electric switches
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  • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
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  • H01H9/00—Details of switching devices, not covered by groups H01H1/00 - H01H7/00
  • H01H9/16—Indicators for switching condition, e.g. "on" or "off"
  • H01H9/161—Indicators for switching condition, e.g. "on" or "off" comprising light emitting elements
  • H01H9/162—Means to facilitate removal or replacement of light-emitting elements
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  • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
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  • H01H9/16—Indicators for switching condition, e.g. "on" or "off"
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  • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
  • H02B—BOARDS, SUBSTATIONS OR SWITCHING ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE SUPPLY OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
  • H02B1/00—Frameworks, boards, panels, desks, casings; Details of substations or switching arrangements
  • H02B1/26—Casings; Parts thereof or accessories therefor
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  • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
  • H02G—INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES
  • H02G3/00—Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles
  • H02G3/02—Details
  • H02G3/08—Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes
  • H02G3/14—Fastening of cover or lid to box
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  • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
  • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
  • H05B39/00—Circuit arrangements or apparatus for operating incandescent light sources
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  • H05B39/08—Controlling by shifting phase of trigger voltage applied to gas-filled controlling tubes also in controlled semiconductor devices
  • H05B39/083—Controlling by shifting phase of trigger voltage applied to gas-filled controlling tubes also in controlled semiconductor devices by the variation-rate of light intensity
  • H05B39/085—Controlling by shifting phase of trigger voltage applied to gas-filled controlling tubes also in controlled semiconductor devices by the variation-rate of light intensity by touch control
  • H05B39/086—Controlling by shifting phase of trigger voltage applied to gas-filled controlling tubes also in controlled semiconductor devices by the variation-rate of light intensity by touch control with possibility of remote control
  • H05B39/088—Controlling by shifting phase of trigger voltage applied to gas-filled controlling tubes also in controlled semiconductor devices by the variation-rate of light intensity by touch control with possibility of remote control by wireless means, e.g. infrared transmitting means
• • H—ELECTRICITY
  • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
  • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
  • H01H2300/00—Orthogonal indexing scheme relating to electric switches, relays, selectors or emergency protective devices covered by H01H
  • H01H2300/03—Application domotique, e.g. for house automation, bus connected switches, sensors, loads or intelligent wiring
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  • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
  • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
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  • H05K—PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
  • H05K5/00—Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
  • H05K5/0004—Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus comprising several parts forming a closed casing
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  • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
  • H05K—PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
  • H05K5/00—Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
  • H05K5/0017—Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus with operator interface units
• • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
  • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
  • Y02B—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
  • Y02B90/00—Enabling technologies or technologies with a potential or indirect contribution to GHG emissions mitigation
  • Y02B90/20—Smart grids as enabling technology in buildings sector
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  • Y04—INFORMATION OR COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES HAVING AN IMPACT ON OTHER TECHNOLOGY AREAS
  • Y04S—SYSTEMS INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO POWER NETWORK OPERATION, COMMUNICATION OR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR IMPROVING THE ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION, TRANSMISSION, DISTRIBUTION, MANAGEMENT OR USAGE, i.e. SMART GRIDS
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  • Y04S20/14—Protecting elements, switches, relays or circuit breakers

Definitions

• the present invention relates to an electrical apparatus for an electrical installation and an additional functional module for this electrical equipment.
• Document DE 19 21 571 A1 describes an electrical switch comprising a lighting element connected to the electrical circuit of the electric switch to perform a function of light indicator or permanent lighting. Such an electrical switch only makes it possible to perform a light indicator or permanent lighting function. Therefore, this electrical switch does not allow to achieve more sophisticated features and is therefore limited.
• the present invention aims to provide a modular and customizable solution of electrical equipment and overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.
• the present invention relates to an electrical apparatus for an electrical installation adapted and intended to be connected to an electrical network, comprising at least:
• a primary functional module comprising a first connection pole capable of being connected to a first line of the electrical network and a second connecting pole capable of being connected to a second line of an electrical circuit of the electrical installation; , and, if necessary, a third connection pole adapted and intended to be connected to a third neutral line of the electrical network,
• the primary functional module being adapted and intended to perform a function of interruption of the current between the first connection pole and the second connection pole and comprises a control member so that in an open position, an electrical circuit between the first connection pole and the second connection pole, is open and that in a closed position, the electrical circuit is closed,
• an additional functional module comprising means for performing at least one function requiring a power supply comprising at least one fourth connection pole and one fifth connection pole respectively electrically connected to the first connection pole and to the second connection pole or, where appropriate, optionally, at the third connection pole of the primary functional module for supplying the additional functional module,
• a reception module comprising at least a first reception zone for receiving the primary functional module
• the receiving module comprises a second receiving zone for receiving the additional functional module
• said at least one function of the additional functional module is chosen alone or in combination from a function for measuring at least one physical parameter and / or a function for transmitting and / or receiving electromagnetic radiation, and or a display function, and / or an actuation function, and / or a data processing function, and / or a function of transforming a physical signal into an electrical signal or vice versa.
• the invention also relates to an additional functional module for electrical equipment as described above, said electrical equipment comprising a primary functional module and an additional functional module, said additional functional module being characterized in that it corresponds to the additional functional module of said electrical equipment. and comprises at least one fourth connection pole and one fifth connection pole capable of being electrically connected respectively to the first connection pole and to the second connection pole or, if applicable, to the third connection pole of the primary functional module of the electrical equipment, for supplying the additional functional module and comprises means for performing at least one function requiring a power supply, and in that said at least one function of the additional functional module is chosen alone or in combination from a measurement of at least one physical parameter and / or a function of transmitting and / or receiving electromagnetic radiation, and / or a display function, and / or an actuating function, a processing function of data and / or a function of transforming a physical signal into an electrical signal or vice versa.
• the invention also relates to an electronic card for additional functional module as described above, characterized in that the electronic card comprises a measurement sensor, and / or display means, and / or actuating means and / or means transmission and / or reception of electromagnetic waves and / or a transducer and in that it comprises at least first connection means to be adapted and intended to form a removable part of said additional functional module.
• FIG. 1A is a perspective view from above of a primary functional module according to the invention
• FIG. 1B is a perspective view from below of the primary functional module represented in FIG. 1A,
• FIG. 1C is a view from above of the primary functional module represented in FIG. 1A,
• FIG. 2A is a perspective view from above of an additional functional module according to the invention.
• FIG. 2B is a perspective view from below of the additional functional module represented in FIG. 2A in an alternative embodiment of the invention
• FIG. 2C is a perspective view of the detail A represented in FIG. 2B,
• FIG. 2D is a perspective view from below of the additional functional module in another variant embodiment of the invention
• FIG. 2E is a perspective view of the detail A represented in FIG. 2D
• FIG. 2F is a perspective view of a removable electronic card of the additional functional module
• FIG. 2G is a perspective view of the functional module without the removable electronic card
• FIG. 3A is a perspective view of the primary functional module according to the invention shown in FIGS. 1A to 1C associated with a support frame of the reception module,
• FIG. 3B is a perspective view of the electrical equipment according to the invention comprising the primary functional module according to the invention shown in FIGS. 1A to 1C and the additional functional module represented in FIGS. 2A to 2G
• FIG. 3C is a perspective view of a cover plate according to the invention
• FIG. 3D is a perspective view of the electrical equipment shown in FIG. 3B and provided with a cover plate represented in FIG. 3C,
• FIG. 4 is a view of the electrical equipment according to the invention.
• FIG. 5 is a view of an electrical diagram showing the electrical equipment according to an alternative embodiment of the invention implanted in an electrical installation, and
• Figure 6 is a view of an electrical diagram showing the electrical equipment according to an alternative embodiment of the invention implanted in an electrical installation.
• the electrical equipment 1 for an electrical installation suitable and intended to be connected to an electrical network comprises at least:
• a primary functional module 2 comprising a first connection pole 3 adapted to be connected to a first line L of the electrical network and a second connection pole 4 capable of being connected to a second line Ll of an electrical circuit of the electrical installation, and, where appropriate, a third connection pole 40 adapted and intended to be connected to a third neutral line N of the electrical network (FIG. 1B),
• the primary functional module 2 (FIGS. 1A and 1C) being adapted and intended to perform a function of interrupting the current between the first connection pole 3 and the second connection pole 4 and comprises a control element 2 'so that in a opening position, an electrical circuit (not shown) between the first connection pole 3 and the second connection pole 4, is open ( Figures 5 and 6) and that in a closed position, the electrical circuit is closed,
• an additional functional module comprising means for performing at least one function requiring a power supply comprising at least a fourth connection pole and a fifth connection pole electrically connected respectively to the first connection pole and to the second connection pole; 4 or, if applicable, the third connection pole 40 of the primary functional module 2 for supplying the additional functional module 5 (FIGS. 2A to 2G, 3B, 5 and 6), a reception module 8 comprising at least a first reception zone 9 for receiving the primary functional module 2 (FIGS. 3A to 4).
• the electrical equipment 1 is characterized in that the receiving module comprises a second receiving zone 9 'for receiving the additional functional module 5 (FIG. 3A),
• said at least one function of the additional functional module 5 is chosen alone or in combination from a function for measuring at least one physical parameter and / or a function for transmitting and / or receiving electromagnetic radiation, and or a display function, and / or an actuation function, and / or a data processing function, and / or a function of transforming a physical signal into an electrical signal or vice versa.
• the electrical equipment 1 makes it possible to perform, in addition to the function of interruption of the basic current carried out by the primary functional module 2, at least one additional function with the aid of the additional functional module 5.
• Such an additional functional module 5 allows a customization of the electrical equipment 1.
• the additional functional module 5 is optional, it can be installed or removed at any time without impacting the electrical installation.
• the electrical equipment 1 is able to operate only with the primary functional module 2.
• the electrical equipment 1 obtained is thus particularly flexible.
• the additional function of the additional functional module 5 is not intended to inform the user of the location or the state of the interrupt function, but advantageously extends to functions independent of the interrupt function. .
• the electrical equipment 1 is preferably intended to be mounted with or embedded in a support (not shown), such as a wall.
• the primary functional module 2 may be a monostable switch module (not shown) or a bistable switch module (FIGS. 1A to 1C).
• a monostable switch module in the open position, the control member 2 'does not act on the opening of the electric circuit and in the closed position, the control member 2' can be arranged to close the electrical circuit, according to this configuration the monostable switch module is also called “normally open ".
• the control member 2 ' in the open position, the control member 2 'can be arranged to open the electric circuit and in the closed position, the control member 2' does not act on the closure of the electrical circuit, according to this configuration the monostable switch module is also called "normally closed”.
• the control member 2 'of a monostable switch module may preferably be a push button (not shown).
• the control member 2 ' in the open position, the control member 2 'can be arranged to open the electric circuit and in the closed position, the control member 2' can be arranged to close the electrical circuit.
• the control member 2 ' may preferably be a rocker button that can adopt two positions. This example is not, however, limiting.
• the primary functional module 2 may comprise a first connection pole 3 adapted to be connected to a first line L of the electrical network and a second connection pole 4 capable of being connected to a second line L1 of an electrical circuit. of the electrical installation.
• the fourth connection pole 6 and the fifth connection pole 7 are electrically connected respectively to the first connection pole 3 and to the second connection pole 4 (FIG. 5).
• the primary functional module 2 may comprise a first connection pole 3 capable of being connected to a first line L of the electrical network, a second connection pole 4 adapted and intended to be connected to a second line L1. an electrical circuit of the electrical installation and a third connection pole 40 adapted and adapted to be connected to a third neutral line N of the electrical network (Figure 6).
• the fourth connection pole 6 and the fifth connection pole 7 are electrically connected respectively to the first connection pole 3 and to the third connection pole 40 of the primary functional module 2 to supply the additional functional module 5.
• the first line L may be a power line connected to the electrical network, preferably via a switching device, such as a circuit breaker.
• the second line L1 may be a return to power a load 20 of the electrical installation, such as lighting (FIGS. 5 and 6).
• the first line L, the second line L1 and the third neutral line N may be embodied by one or more cables (not shown).
• the electrical installation may preferentially be a domestic electrical installation.
• Said at least one physical parameter can be temperature, pressure, hygrometry, light intensity, of course these examples are not limiting.
• the function of emitting and / or receiving electromagnetic radiation may be limited to radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation. This configuration is particularly preferred to allow data communication of the electrical equipment 1 to a control unit (not shown) described below.
• the function of the additional functional module 5 can be adapted and intended to be powered and activated when the control member 2 'of the primary functional module 2 is in the open position. This is particularly the case when the fourth connection pole 6 and the fifth connection pole 7 of the additional functional module 5 are electrically connected respectively to the first connection pole 3 and to the second connection pole 4 primary functional module 2.
• the additional functional module 5 being connected in parallel with the electrical circuit between the first connection pole 3 and the second connection pole 4 of the primary functional module 2, the means for performing the function of the additional functional module 5 are suitable for be powered by the electrical network when the electrical circuit of the primary functional module 2 is open and therefore the control member 2 'is in the open position.
• the control member 2 'is in the open position the function of the additional functional module 5 can be activated.
• the means for performing the function of the additional functional module 5 are short-circuited and therefore are not powered and are deactivated.
• the function of the additional functional module 5 can be adapted and intended to be powered and activated when the control member 2 'of the primary functional module 2 is in the open position or when the primary functional module 2 is in the closed position. This is particularly the case when the fourth connection pole 6 and the fifth connection pole 7 of the additional functional module 5 are connected. electrically respectively to the first connection pole 3 and the third connection pole 40.
• the means for performing the function of the additional functional module 5 are able to be powered by the electrical network when the electrical circuit of the primary functional module 2 is open and therefore that the control member 2 'is in position d opening or when the electrical circuit of the primary functional module 2 is closed and therefore that the control member 2 'is in the closed position.
• the function of the additional functional module 5 can be activated. Consequently, the power supply of the additional functional module 5 is independent of the state of the primary functional module 2.
• the additional functional module 5 may comprise an element for storing and / or producing electrical energy and the function of the additional functional module 5 may be adapted and intended to be powered by said storage element and / or production of electrical energy.
• the means for performing the function of the additional functional module 5 are able to be powered by a storage element and / or electrical energy production that can be made independent and autonomous relative to the electrical network.
• the function of the additional functional module 5 can be activated independently of the opening or closing position of the primary functional module 2.
• the function of the module additional functional 5 can be activated in case of power failure.
• the element for storing and / or producing electrical energy may be a battery, a capacitor, a piezoelectric generator, a photovoltaic generator, a thermoelectric generator, for example of the Peltier or Seebeck type.
• the additional functional module 5 may comprise at least one measurement sensor adapted and intended to perform said measurement function of at least one physical parameter.
• the measurement sensor may be a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a hygrometer, a photodetector, an infrared sensor, a transducer, of course these examples are not limiting.
• the additional functional module 5 may comprise at least one means for transmitting and / or receiving electromagnetic waves suitable and intended to perform said function of transmitting and / or receiving electromagnetic radiation.
• These means of transmitting and / or receiving electromagnetic waves may be a radiofrequency communication element, for example, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, a repeater.
• a radiofrequency communication element for example, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, a repeater.
• these examples are not limiting.
• these means for transmitting and / or receiving electromagnetic waves allow the reception and / or the transmission of data which may especially relate to the additional functional module 5.
• Such transmission and / or reception means of Moreover, electromagnetic waves can establish a wireless communication link with a control unit, such as a computer, a smartphone or a digital tablet or to another additional functional module 5 according to the invention, which would also be provided with means of communication. emission and / or reception of electromagnetic waves. It is thus possible to interact remotely with the electrical equipment 1.
• the additional functional module 5 may comprise at least display means adapted and intended to perform said display function.
• these display means make it possible to form a visual interface with a user.
• These display means may be a screen.
• the additional functional module 5 may comprise at least actuating means adapted and intended to perform said actuation function.
• the actuating means may be an actuator, for example a relay, a solenoid, a micromotor, a piezoelectric mechanism or, in general, any type of means configured to transform an electrical quantity into a mechanical quantity or vice versa.
• the additional functional module 5 may comprise at least data processing means adapted and intended to perform said data processing function.
• the data processing means may be a microcontroller. These data processing means may, for example, make it possible to process data originating from the measurement sensor.
• the additional functional module 5 may comprise at least filming means, for example a camera.
• the additional functional module 5 may comprise at least one transducer adapted and intended to perform said function of transforming a physical signal into an electrical signal or vice versa.
• the transducer may be an electroacoustic transducer, such as a speaker or a microphone.
• the transducer may be a vibrator or a diffuser.
• the additional functional module 5 may comprise at least one electronic card 10, 11 comprising the measurement sensor, and / or the means for transmitting and / or receiving electromagnetic waves, and / or the display means, and / or or the actuating means, and / or the data processing means, and / or the shooting means and / or the transducer.
• a first electronic card 10 may comprise the measurement sensor, and / or the display means, and / or the means for actuating and / or receiving electromagnetic waves, and / or the transducer and / or means for taking pictures and a second electronic card 11 may comprise the means for transmitting and / or receiving electromagnetic waves and / or the data processing means and a third electronic card (not shown) may comprise the element for storing and / or producing electrical energy.
• the first electronic card 10, the second electronic card 11 and the third electronic card can be electrically connected to each other.
• the first electronic card 10 may be a removable part of the additional functional module 5.
• the function or functions of the additional functional module 5 can thus be modified simply and easily by replacing the first electronic card 10. Thus, it is not necessary to replace the whole of the additional functional module 5.
• the first electronic card 10 may comprise at least first complementary connection means 24 of at least second connection means 25 of the second electronic card 11.
• the latter make it possible to electrically and mechanically connect the first electronic card 10 and the second electronic card 11 in a removable and reversible manner (FIGS. 2A and 2F).
• the first connection means 24 and the second connection means 25 may consist of a USB connection, by way of non-limiting example.
• the primary functional module 2 may comprise at least a first connection terminal 3 'electrically connected to the first connection pole 3 and a second connection terminal 4' electrically connected to the second connection pole 4 and the first connection terminal 3 'and the second connection terminal 4 'can form a first socket 13 (Figure 1C).
• said primary functional module 2 may comprise at least a first connected lead (not shown) at the first connection pole 3 and a second lead wire (not shown) connected to the second connection pole 4, the first lead wire. and the second conductive wire can be connected to a terminal block (not shown) of the additional functional module 5.
• the primary functional module 2 may comprise at least a first connection terminal 3 'electrically connected to the first connection pole 3 and a third connection terminal 40' electrically connected to the third connection pole 40 and the first connection terminal 3 'and the third connection terminal 40' may form a first tap 13 '(Fig. 1C).
• said primary functional module 2 may comprise at least a first connected lead (not shown) at the first connection pole 3 and a third lead wire (not shown) connected to the third connection pole 40, the first lead wire. and the third conductive wire can be connected to a terminal block (not shown) of the additional functional module 5.
• the additional functional module 5 may comprise at least a fourth connection terminal 6 'electrically connected to the fourth connection pole 6 and a fifth connection terminal 7' electrically connected to the fifth connection pole 7 and the fourth connection terminal 6 'and the fifth terminal T can form a second socket 14 ( Figures 2B, 2C, 2D and 2E).
• said additional functional module 5 may comprise a terminal block (not shown) electrically connected to the fourth connection pole 6 and to the fifth connection pole 7.
• the first conductive wire and the second conductive wire or, if appropriate, the third wire primary functional module 2 can be connected to the terminal block.
• the first socket 13, 13 'of the primary functional module 2 and the second socket 14 of the additional functional module 5 may have complementary shapes to be connected and to electrically and mechanically connect the first connection terminal 3' to the fourth connection terminal 6 and for electrically and mechanically connecting the second connection terminal 4 'to the fifth connection terminal T (FIGS. 1C, 2B, 2C, 3B, 5) or for electrically and mechanically connecting the third connection terminal 40' to the fifth terminal T connection ( Figures 1C, 2B, 2C, 3B, 6).
• the first connection terminal 3 'and the second connection terminal 4' or, if appropriate, the third connection terminal 40 ' can be respectively a first female terminal and a second female terminal, for example in the form of cavity provided with electrical contact.
• the first socket 13, 13 ' is a socket.
• this first socket 13, 13 ' may comprise two cavities distributed along one side of a square (FIG. 1C).
• the first socket 13, 13 'of the female socket type may have a protection index whose degree of protection against solids is between 0 and 6 and whose degree of protection against liquids is between 0 and 8.
• the protection index may be IP2X, X being a value between 0 and 8.
• the fourth connection terminal 6 'and the fifth connection terminal T can be respectively a fourth male terminal and a fifth male terminal, for example being in the form of a rod.
• the second socket 14 is a plug.
• the second take 14 may comprise a base 14 'of which extends the fourth connection terminal 6' and the fifth connection terminal 7 'in the form of rod.
• the base 14 ' has a substantially square shape with rounded corners from which four studs 14 "extend substantially orthogonal to the base 14', these studs 14" form a mechanical interlocking with the first socket 13, 13 'of the socket type, these pads 14' being able to fit into the cavities Two of these pads 14 '' can support the two rods forming the fourth connection terminal 6 'and the fifth connection terminal 7' (FIGS. 2B, 2C, 2E).
• the primary functional module 2 may comprise a first housing 15 with which the first socket 13, 13 'and the control member 2' are mounted (FIGS. 1A, 1B, 1C).
• the first housing 15 protects the primary functional module 2.
• the first housing 15 may be of polymeric material.
• the first housing 15 may comprise four lateral faces 15a, 15b, 15d, a front opening 15e, and a rear face 15f.
• the first housing 15 may have a substantially rectangular section.
• the first socket 13, 13 'and the control member 2' cover the front opening 15e. It advantageously results that the first socket 13, 13 'is accessible from the front of the primary functional module 2, which facilitates the interlocking with the second socket 14 of the additional functional module 5.
• the additional functional module 5 may comprise a second housing 16 in which is housed said at least one electronic card 10, 11 comprising the measurement sensor, and / or the means for transmitting and / or receiving electromagnetic waves, and / or the display means, and / or the actuating means, and / or the data processing means and / or the transducer.
• the second housing 16 serves to protect the additional functional module 5 (FIGS. 2A and 2B).
• the second socket 14 of the additional functional module 5 can project from the second housing 16 of the additional functional module 5.
• the second housing 16 may be of polymeric material.
• the second housing 16 may comprise four lateral faces 16a, 16b, 16d, a front opening 16e, and a rear face 16f.
• the second housing 16 may have a substantially rectangular section.
• the base 14 'of the second socket 14 may extend in the plane of the front opening 16e and the pads 14 "may extend in the direction of the side faces 16a, 16b, 16d.
• the second housing 16, the base 14 'and the pads 14 may form a single piece, for example molded.
• the second socket 14 may be a removable element (not shown) of the second housing 16.
• the base 14 ' may be mechanically connected to the second housing 16 removably and reversibly by mechanical connection means (not shown).
• the base 14 ' may comprise electrical connection means (not shown) electrically connected to the fourth connection terminal 6' and the fifth connection terminal 7 'and complementary electrical connection means (not shown) arranged at the level of the second housing 16.
• These electrical connection means of the second housing 16 may consist of a terminal block.
• One of the side faces 15b of the first housing 15 may be adjacent to one of the side faces 16d of the second housing 16, more particularly these side faces 15b, 16d may be contiguous and facing one another. These side faces 15b, 16d contiguous may comprise guide means (not shown) to facilitate the positioning of the first and second housings 15, 16 relative to each other.
• the first electronic card 10 can cover the front opening 16e.
• the first electronic card 10 is easily accessible and can easily be secured / disengaged from the second electronic card 11 to be replaced.
• the receiving module 8 may comprise a support frame 8 'comprising a central opening 17 forming at least partly said first and second receiving areas 9, 9' receiving the first housing 15 (FIGS. 3A, 3B, 3D) and the second housing 16 and the first housing 15 and the second housing 16 may respectively comprise means for 18, 19 removable fastener cooperating with the support frame 8 '( Figures 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B).
• the fixing means 18, 19 respectively of the first housing 15 and the second housing 16 may consist of two protruding tabs respectively of two opposite side faces 15a; 16a (FIGS. 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B, and 2D).
• the receiving module 8 may also comprise a mounting box 8 "on which the support frame 8 'can be fixed by fastening means (not shown) (FIGS. 3A, 3B, 3D, 4). 8 "may be intended to be recessed in a support, such as a wall.
• the recess box 8 may comprise a housing for receiving the four lateral faces 15a, 15b, 15d and the rear face 15f of the first housing 15 and the four lateral faces 16a, 16b, 16d and the rear face 16f of the second housing 16 .
• control member 2 ', the base 14' of the second socket 14 and the first electronic card 10 may be covered with at least one cover plate 21 comprising at least one button (not shown) or not which allows actuating the control element of the primary functional module 2 (FIGS. 3C, 3D, 4).
• the cover plate 21 plays both the role of interface with the user and can also have an aesthetic function and a protection function.
• the cover plate 21 can also be used to condemn the control member 2 'which can not, in this case, be actuated.
• the additional functional module 5 is suitable for electrical equipment 1 as described above, said electrical equipment comprising a primary functional module 2 and an additional functional module 5.
• said additional functional module 5 is characterized in that it corresponds to the additional functional module 5 of said electrical equipment 1 and comprises at least a fourth connection pole 6 and a fifth connection pole 7 suitable and intended to be electrically connected respectively to the first pole of connection 3 and the second connection pole 4 or, if appropriate, the third connection pole 40 of the primary functional module 2 of the electrical equipment 1, to supply the additional functional module 5 and comprises means for performing at least one function requiring a power supply, and in that said at least one function of the additional functional module 5 is chosen alone or in combination from a measurement function of at least one physical parameter and / or a transmission and / or reception function electromagnetic radiation, and / or a display function, and / or an actuating function, a data processing function and / or a function of transforming a physical signal into an electrical signal or vice versa.
• Said at least one physical parameter may be as previously described.
• the function of the additional functional module 5 can be adapted and intended to be powered and activated when the control member 2 'of the primary functional module 2 is in the open position or, if necessary, when the control member 2' of the primary functional module 2 is in the closed position.
• the additional functional module 5 may comprise an element for storing and / or producing electrical energy and the function of the additional functional module 5 may be adapted and intended to be powered by said storage and / or electric power generation element. .
• Said element for storing and / or producing electrical energy may be as described above.
• the additional functional module 5 may comprise at least one measurement sensor adapted and intended to perform said measurement function of at least one physical parameter.
• the measurement sensor may be as previously described.
• the additional functional module 5 may comprise at least one means for transmitting and / or receiving electromagnetic waves suitable and intended to perform said function of transmitting and / or receiving electromagnetic radiation.
• the means for transmitting and / or receiving electromagnetic waves may be as previously described.
• the additional functional module 5 may comprise at least display means adapted and intended to perform said display function.
• the display means may be as previously described.
• the additional functional module 5 may comprise at least actuating means suitable and intended to perform said actuation function.
• the actuating means may be as previously described.
• the additional functional module 5 may comprise at least data processing means adapted and intended to perform said data processing function.
• the processing means may be as previously described.
• the additional functional module 5 may comprise at least filming means, for example a camera.
• the additional functional module 5 may comprise at least one transducer adapted and intended to perform said function of transforming a physical signal into an electrical signal or vice versa, as described above.
• the additional functional module 5 may comprise at least one electronic card 10, 11 comprising the measurement sensor, and / or the means for transmitting and / or receiving electromagnetic waves, and / or the display means, and / or or the actuating means, and / or the data processing means.
• the additional functional module 5 may comprise a second housing 16 in which is housed said at least one electronic card 10, 11 comprising the measurement sensor and / or the means for transmitting and / or receiving electromagnetic waves and / or the display means and / or the actuating means and / or the data processing means.
• the additional functional module 5 may comprise a first electronic card 10, a second electronic card 11 and a third electronic card, as described above.
• the second housing 16 may be as previously described.
• the additional functional module 5 may comprise at least a fourth connection terminal 6 'electrically connected to the fourth connection pole 6 and a fifth connection terminal 7' electrically connected to the fifth connection pole 7 and the fourth connection terminal 6 'and the fifth terminal T can form a second socket 14.
• said additional functional module 5 may comprise a terminal block (not shown) electrically connected to the fourth connection pole 6 and to the fifth connection pole 7.
• the first conductive wire and the second conductive wire or, if appropriate, the third wire primary functional module 2 can be connected to the terminal block.
• the second socket 14 of the additional functional module 5 can project from the second housing 16 of the additional functional module 5.
• the second socket 14 may be as previously described.
• the second housing 16 may comprise removable fixing means 18, 19 adapted and intended to cooperate with a support frame 8 'of the electrical equipment 1. These fastening means 18, 19 may be as described above.
• the invention also relates to an electronic card 10 for additional functional module 5 as described above.
• the electronic card 10 is characterized in that it comprises a measurement sensor, and / or display means, and / or actuating means and in that it comprises at least first connection means 24 to be adapted and intended to form a removable part of said additional functional module 5.
• This electronic card corresponds to the first electronic card 10 as described above.

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