EP3652829A1 - Appareillage électrique et module fonctionnel additionnel associé - Google Patents
Appareillage électrique et module fonctionnel additionnel associéInfo
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- EP3652829A1 EP3652829A1 EP17737568.0A EP17737568A EP3652829A1 EP 3652829 A1 EP3652829 A1 EP 3652829A1 EP 17737568 A EP17737568 A EP 17737568A EP 3652829 A1 EP3652829 A1 EP 3652829A1
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- Prior art keywords
- functional module
- electrical
- additional functional
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- 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
- H01H21/02—Details
- H01H21/04—Cases; Covers
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
- H01H1/00—Contacts
- H01H1/58—Electric connections to or between contacts; Terminals
- H01H1/5866—Electric connections to or between contacts; Terminals characterised by the use of a plug and socket connector
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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
- 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
- Y04S20/00—Management or operation of end-user stationary applications or the last stages of power distribution; Controlling, monitoring or operating thereof
- Y04S20/14—Protecting elements, switches, relays or circuit breakers
Definitions
- the present invention relates to an electrical apparatus for an electrical installation, an additional functional module for this electrical equipment, and an electrical installation.
- 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, the third connection pole of the primary functional module for supplying the additional functional module, and, if necessary, the additional functional module comprises a sixth connection pole electrically connected to the second connection pole of the primary 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 a function of shaping the physical parameters of an electrical signal coming from the first line of the electrical network.
- 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, where appropriate, the additional functional module comprises a sixth connection pole adapted and intended to be electrically connected to the second connection pole of the primary functional module, and comprises m 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 a function of shaping the physical parameters of an electrical signal coming from the first line of the electrical network.
- the invention also relates to an electrical installation adapted and intended to be connected to the electrical network comprising at least one load characterized in that it comprises at least one electrical equipment as described above.
- 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
- 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
- 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 (FIGS. 5 and 6) adapted 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 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, and, if necessary, the additional functional module 5 comprises a sixth connection pole 70 electrically connected to the second pole of connection 4 of the primary functional module 2 (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 zone 9 'to receive the additional functional module 5 (FIG. 3A),
- said at least one function of the additional functional module 5 is a function of shaping the physical parameters of an electrical signal coming from the first line L of the electrical network.
- the electrical equipment 1 makes it possible to perform, in addition to the function of interrupting the basic current carried out by the primary functional module 2, at least one additional function using the additional functional module 5.
- a functional module additional 5 thus allows a personalization of the electrical equipment 1.
- the additional functional module 5 being 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 intended to form part of an electrical installation (FIGS. 5 and 6) and to be electrically connected to a load 20.
- charge 20 is meant an electrical device forming part of the electrical installation, such as a lighting or a motor or a fan or an electric shutter or a strike or a heating and / or air conditioning element or a transformer.
- the load 20 may be a resistive, capacitive or inductive element.
- the additional functional module 5 can be electrically connected to the load 20. Under these conditions, the additional functional module 5 makes it possible to shape the physical parameters of the electrical signal coming from the first line L of the electrical network to obtain an electrical output signal of the additional functional module 5, which is different in nature and can be transmitted in the second line L1 of the electrical circuit of the electrical installation which can be connected to the load 20. By therefore, this electrical output signal shaped by the functional module additional 5 can go through the second electrical line L1 of the electric circuit of the electrical installation, to supply the load 20 in particular when the control member 2 'is in the open position (open circuit) (FIGS. 5 and 6).
- 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 adapted to be connected to a second line L1 of the 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).
- This configuration makes it possible, on the one hand, to supply the additional functional module 5 via the electrical network when the control member 2 'is in the open position (open circuit) and, on the other hand, to enable the electrical output signal, from the additional functional module 5, to go through the second electrical line L1 of the electrical circuit of the electrical installation to supply the load 20.
- 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. the electrical circuit of the electrical installation and a third connection pole 40 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 sixth connection pole 70 of the additional functional module 5 is electrically connected to the second connection pole of the primary functional module 2 to allow the electrical output signal from the additional functional module 5 to travel through the second electrical line L1 to supply the load 20.
- 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 of the electrical circuit for supplying the load 20 of the electrical installation (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.
- 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.
- the functional module additional 5 is connected in parallel with respect to the electrical circuit between the first connection pole 3 and the second connection pole 4 of the primary functional module 2.
- the means for perform the function of the additional functional module 5 are able to be powered by the power 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 powered. Therefore, only the output electrical signal shaped by the additional functional module 5 can travel the second power line L1 to supply the load 20.
- the control member 2 'is in the closed position the function additional functional module 5 is short-circuited and therefore not powered. Therefore, the electrical signal from the first line L of the power grid can travel the second power line L1 to supply the load 20.
- the function of the additional functional module 5 is 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 the open position 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 fed. Therefore, the power supply of the additional functional module 5 is independent of the state of the primary functional module 2. However, so that only the output electrical signal formed by the additional functional module 5 can traverse the second electrical line L1 for supplying the load 20, the control member 2 'must be in the open position (open circuit).
- 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 function of the additional functional module 5 is able to be powered by a storage element and / or electrical energy production, which can be made independent and autonomous relative to the electrical network.
- the function of the additional functional module 5 can be powered independently of the opening or closing position of the primary functional module 2. For example, when the control member 2 'is in the closed position the function of the module additional functional 5 is no longer short-circuited and can therefore be powered by the storage element and / or electric power generation and be activated.
- 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 electrical signal processing means adapted and intended to perform said function of shaping the physical parameters of the electrical signal.
- the processing means may be adapted and intended to modify the shape of the electrical signal, to vary the voltage of the electrical signal and / or the intensity of the current of the electrical signal, to vary the power of the electrical signal, to vary the frequency of the electrical signal.
- the processing means may be chosen from: a drive, a relay, a filter, a switch, a semiconductor transistor preferably of the MOSFET type.
- the processing means may be suitable and intended to be actuated locally or remotely by control means.
- the control means may, in this case, consist of a control unit, of the smartphone or remote control type, remote from the electrical equipment 1 and not part of the electrical installation.
- a wireless link via transmission and / or electromagnetic wave reception means described below, can make it possible to establish communication between the control unit and the processing means.
- the processing means can be actuated via a control button, remote from the electrical equipment 1, and forming part of the electrical installation.
- the connection between the control button and the processing means may be wired or wireless.
- the additional functional module 5 may comprise at least means for transmitting and / or receiving electromagnetic waves.
- 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 one electronic card 10, 11 comprising the processing means, and / or the means for transmitting and / or receiving electromagnetic waves, and / or the storage element and / or of electric power generation.
- a first electronic card 10 may comprise a measurement sensor, and / or display means, and / or means for actuating and / or receiving electromagnetic waves, and / or a transducer and a second electronic card 11 may comprise the means for transmitting and / or receiving electromagnetic waves and / or data processing means and a third electronic card (not shown) may comprise the element of storage and / or production of electrical energy and / or the processing means.
- the additional functional module 5 may comprise at least the display means capable and intended to perform a display function.
- these display means make it possible to form a visual interface with a user.
- the additional functional module 5 may comprise at least the actuating means adapted and intended to perform an actuating 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 the data processing means adapted and intended to perform a 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 the transducer adapted and intended to perform a 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 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.
- certain 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 removably and reversibly ( Figures 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, a second connection terminal 4' electrically connected to the second connection pole 4 and a third connection terminal 40 'electrically connected to the third connection pole 40, and the first connection terminal 3', the second connection terminal 4 'and the third connection terminal 40' can form a first socket 13 '.
- said primary functional module 2 may comprise at least a first connected conductor wire (not shown) at the first connection pole 3, a second conductive wire (not shown) connected to the second connection pole 4, and a third wire conductor (not shown) connected to the third connection pole 40, the first lead wire, the second lead wire and the third lead wire connectable to a terminal block (not shown) of the additional functional module 5.
- the additional functional module 5 may comprise at least one 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 terminal of 6 'connection and the fifth connection terminal 7' can form a second socket 14 ( Figures 2B and 2C).
- 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 of the primary functional module 2 may be connected to the terminal block.
- the additional functional module 5 may comprise at least a fourth connection terminal 6 'electrically connected to the fourth connection pole 6, a fifth connection terminal T electrically connected to the fifth connection pole 7 and a sixth connection terminal 70 electrically connected to the sixth connection pole 70, and the fourth connection terminal 6 ', the fifth connection terminal T and the sixth connection terminal 70' can form a second terminal 140 ( Figures 2D and 2E).
- said additional functional module 5 may comprise a terminal block (not shown) electrically connected to the fourth connection pole 6, to the fifth connection pole 7 and to the sixth connection pole 70.
- the first conductive wire, the second conductive wire and the third conductive wire of the 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, 140 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 terminal of 6 'connection and to electrically and mechanically connect the second connection terminal 4' to the fifth connection terminal T ( Figures 1C, 2B, 2C, 3B, 5).
- the first socket 13, 13 'of the primary functional module 2 and the second socket 14, 140 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 third connection terminal 40' to the fifth connection terminal T and for electrically and mechanically connecting the second connection terminal 4 'to the sixth connection terminal 70' (FIGS. 1C, 2D, 2E, 3B, 6).
- the first connection terminal 3 'and the second connection terminal 4' or, if appropriate, the third connection terminal 40 ' may be respectively a first female terminal and a second female terminal, for example in the form of a 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) or three cavities distributed along two sides 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 7', and, if applicable, the sixth connection terminal 70 ' may be respectively a fourth male terminal and a fifth male terminal, and, if appropriate, a sixth male terminal, for example being in the form of rod.
- the second socket 14, 140 is a plug.
- the second socket 14, 140 may comprise a base 14 'of which the fourth connection terminal 6' and the fifth connection terminal 7 'extend, and, if applicable, the sixth connection terminal 70' in the form of rod.
- the base 14 ' has a substantially square shape with rounded corners from which four studs 14 "extending substantially orthogonal to the base 14' extend, these studs 14 'forming 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, 2G) or three of these pads 14 "can support the three rods forming the fourth connection terminal 6 ', the fifth connection terminal 7' and the sixth connection terminal 70 '( Figures 2A, 2D, 2E, 2G).
- 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, 140 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 and / or the processing means and / or the storage and / or production element of electrical energy.
- the second housing 16 serves to protect the additional functional module 5 (FIGS. 2A and 2B).
- the second socket 14, 140 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, 140 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', to the fifth connection terminal 7 ', and where appropriate at the sixth connection terminal 70 'and complementary electrical connection means (not shown) disposed at 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 / detached 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 removable fastening means 18, 19 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, 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 .
- the control member 2 ', the base 14' of the second socket 14, 140 and the first electronic card 10 may be covered with at least one cover plate 21, which can force the control member into position d opening and blocking access to the control member which can not, in this case, be operated ( Figures 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 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 connection pole 3 and the second connection pole 4 or, if appropriate, to the third connection pole 40 of the primary functional module 2 of the electrical equipment 1, to supply the additional functional module 5 and, the where appropriate, the additional functional module 5 comprises a sixth connection pole 70 adapted and adapted to be electrically connected to the second connection pole 4 of the primary functional module 2, 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 a function formatting the physical parameters of an electrical signal from the first line L of the electrical network.
- 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, as explained above.
- 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 suitable and intended to be powered by said storage element and / or electrical power generation.
- Said element for storing and / or producing electrical energy may be as described above.
- the additional functional module 5 may comprise at least electrical signal processing means adapted and intended to perform said function of shaping the physical parameters of the electrical signal.
- the processing means may be adapted and intended to modify the shape of the electrical signal, to vary the voltage of the electrical signal and / or the intensity of the current of the electrical signal, to vary the power of the electrical signal, to vary the frequency of the electrical signal.
- the processing means may be chosen from: a drive, a relay, a filter, a switch, a semiconductor transistor, preferably of the MOSFET type.
- the processing means may be suitable and intended to be actuated locally or remotely by control means.
- the additional functional module 5 may comprise at least one measuring sensor capable and intended to perform a 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 means for transmitting and / or receiving electromagnetic waves.
- 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 capable and intended to perform a display function.
- the display means may be as previously described.
- the additional functional module 5 may comprise at least actuating means adapted and intended to perform an actuating 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 a 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 a 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 processing means, and / or the means for transmitting and / or receiving electromagnetic waves, and / or the storage element and / or of electric power generation.
- 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 processing means, and / or the means for transmitting and / or receiving electromagnetic waves, and / or the element for storing and / or producing electrical energy.
- 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 connection terminal 7 '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 of the primary functional module 2 may be connected to the terminal block.
- the additional functional module 5 may comprise at least a fourth connected connection terminal 6 ' electrically at the fourth connection pole 6, a fifth connection terminal 7 'electrically connected to the fifth connection pole 7 and a sixth connection terminal 70' electrically connected to the sixth connection pole 70, and the fourth connection terminal 6 ', the fifth connection terminal T and the sixth connection terminal 70 'can form a second terminal 140.
- said additional functional module 5 may comprise a terminal block (not shown) electrically connected to the fourth connection pole 6, to the fifth connection pole 7 and to the sixth connection pole 70.
- the first conductive wire, the second conductive wire and the third conductive wire of the primary functional module 2 can be connected to the terminal block.
- the second socket 14, 140 of the additional functional module 5 can project from the second housing 16 of the additional functional module 5.
- the second socket 14, 140 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 electrical installation adapted and intended to be connected to the electrical network comprising at least one load 20.
- the electrical installation is characterized in that it comprises at least one electrical equipment as described above.
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