ES2631183A1 - Dual connector and dual wall plug suitable for its connection to electrical networks and domestic fiber optic communications networks (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents
Dual connector and dual wall plug suitable for its connection to electrical networks and domestic fiber optic communications networks (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) Download PDFInfo
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DESCRIPCIONDESCRIPTION
CONECTOR DUAL Y ENCHUFE DE PARED DUAL APTOS PARA SU CONEXION A REDES ELECTRICAS Y REDES DOMESTICAS DE COMUNICACIONES DE FIBRA OPTICADUAL CONNECTOR AND DUAL WALL PLUG SUITABLE FOR CONNECTION TO ELECTRICAL NETWORKS AND DOMESTIC NETWORKS OF OPTICAL FIBER COMMUNICATIONS
CAMPO DE LA INVENCIONFIELD OF THE INVENTION
La presente invention se enmarca dentro del campo tecnico de las instalaciones de conexion electrica y de comunicaciones y, preferentemente, de comunicaciones realizadas mediante redes de fibra optica. Mas concretamente, la invencion se refiere a un conector dual y a un enchufe de pared con conexion a fibra optica plastica, integrable en dispositivos de conexion o tomas de corriente ya existentes. Su sector principal de aplicacion es el de la instalacion de redes de fibra optica plastica domesticas, aunque puede aplicarse a la instalacion de otros tipos de fibra optica y en otros entornos, como el empresarial o el industrial.The present invention is part of the technical field of electrical connection and communications facilities and, preferably, communications made using fiber optic networks. More specifically, the invention relates to a dual connector and a wall socket with connection to plastic optical fiber, integrable into existing connection devices or sockets. Its main application sector is the installation of domestic plastic fiber optic networks, although it can be applied to the installation of other types of fiber optics and in other environments, such as business or industrial.
ANTECEDENTES DE LA INVENCIONBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
La fibra optica plastica es un medio de transmision empleado habitualmente en redes de datos y de telecomunicaciones, consistente en un hilo doble muy fino de materiales polimericos, a traves del cual se envlan pulsos de luz que comprenden los datos a transmitir. Representa una alternativa a la fibra optica tradicional de vidrio, que tiene un tamano del nucleo entre 20 y 100 veces mayor que esta. Su principal ventaja es que posee una gran flexibilidad, lo que facilita la conexion en los hogares, contraponiendose a la rigidez de la fibra optica tradicional. Ello se anade, ademas, a las ventajas que las redes de fibra aportan frente a las redes de cobre (mayor estabilidad e y robustez frente a interferencia, menor dependencia frente a la distancia cubierta por el cableado, mayor capacidad de transmision, etc.).Plastic fiber optics is a transmission medium commonly used in data and telecommunications networks, consisting of a very thin double wire of polymeric materials, through which pulses of light that comprise the data to be transmitted are sent. It represents an alternative to traditional glass fiber optics, which has a core size between 20 and 100 times greater than this. Its main advantage is that it has great flexibility, which facilitates the connection in homes, as opposed to the stiffness of the traditional optical fiber. This also adds to the advantages that fiber networks provide over copper networks (greater stability and robustness against interference, less dependence on the distance covered by wiring, greater transmission capacity, etc.).
La instalacion de una red de fibra optica domestica requiere, en la inmensa mayorla de los casos, que se establezcan infraestructuras nuevas en el hogar de instalacion. Mas concretamente, se precisa utilizar uno o mas cables que lleguen al domicilio del usuario desde la calle, y de ahl tlpicamente hasta su enrutador central de comunicaciones, o router. Adicionalmente, para realizar una conexion de fibra optica desde dicho router central hasta los equipos electronicos conectados a la red domestica (por ejemplo,The installation of a domestic fiber optic network requires, in the vast majority of cases, that new infrastructure be established in the installation home. More specifically, it is necessary to use one or more cables that arrive at the user's address from the street, and from there typically to their central communications router, or router. Additionally, to make a fiber optic connection from said central router to electronic equipment connected to the home network (for example,
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ordenadores, television por cable, consolas de videojuegos, etc.) resulta necesario, por lo general, el uso de un convertidor de medios que permita adaptar la senal luminosa inherente a la fibra optica, a una senal electrica de datos apta para su conexion a dichos equipos, cuyas conexiones de cable suelen estar basadas en un estandar de tipo Ethernet. El citado convertidor de medios se encarga, en el contexto relativo al hardware de red, de implementar el enlace electrico/optico correspondiente. Entre los convertidores de medios, los tipos mas frecuentemente utilizados son dispositivos que funcionan a modo de transceptor, que convierte la senal electrica utilizada en la red de cobre a las ondas de luz utilizadas para el cableado de fibra optica. Los convertidores de medios actuales suelen comprender, ademas de las conexiones flsicas aptas para cada tipo de cableado, tambien la electronica correspondiente a sus respectivos protocolos de comunicacion, para llevar a cabo una adecuada conversion de los mismos.computers, cable television, video game consoles, etc.) it is necessary, in general, the use of a media converter that allows adapting the light signal inherent to the optical fiber, to an electric data signal suitable for connection to said equipment, whose cable connections are usually based on an Ethernet standard. The aforementioned media converter is responsible, in the context of network hardware, for implementing the corresponding electrical / optical link. Among the media converters, the most frequently used types are devices that operate as a transceiver, which converts the electrical signal used in the copper network to the light waves used for fiber optic cabling. The current media converters usually include, in addition to the physical connections suitable for each type of wiring, also the electronic corresponding to their respective communication protocols, to carry out an adequate conversion of them.
En algunas instalaciones domesticas de redes de fibra optica, parte del cableado queda empotrado en el interior de las paredes del hogar o el edificio donde se instalan, conectando diferentes estancias o habitaciones de los mismos. De este modo, se consigue ocultar de la vista dicha parte del cableado, lo que hace que la instalacion resulte mas estetica y funcional. Para la conexion de los equipos asociados a este tipo de redes, se instala una pluralidad de rosetas de conexion de fibra en las citadas estancias, que actuan como salidas de la red empotradas y proporcionan diferentes puntos de acceso a la misma por parte de dichos equipos.In some domestic installations of fiber optic networks, part of the wiring is embedded inside the walls of the home or the building where they are installed, connecting different rooms or rooms thereof. In this way, this part of the wiring is hidden from view, which makes the installation more aesthetic and functional. For the connection of the equipment associated to this type of networks, a plurality of fiber connection rosettes are installed in the aforementioned rooms, which act as embedded network outputs and provide different points of access to it by said equipment. .
No obstante, los citados sistemas empotrados actuales no eliminan la dependencia del uso de un convertidor de medios para las conexiones con cada equipo electronico domestico. De este modo resulta necesario, en dichos sistemas, incorporar un dispositivo de conversion intermedio para cada conexion que permanece a la vista, lo que resulta, en la mayorla de ocasiones, aparatoso para el usuario y anade complejidad a la red, asl como mayores riesgos de averla.However, the aforementioned current built-in systems do not eliminate the dependence on the use of a media converter for connections with each domestic electronic equipment. In this way, it is necessary, in these systems, to incorporate an intermediate conversion device for each connection that remains visible, which results, in most cases, user-friendly and adds complexity to the network, as well as greater risks of failure.
Asimismo, la instalacion de rosetas de conexion a red del estado de la tecnica ocupan, generalmente, el espacio de un enchufe de pared convencional, por lo que su instalacion en una habitacion del hogar que forma parte de una red limita, al mismo tiempo, el espacio que puede dedicarse a conexiones a la red electrica, estando su uso, en consecuencia, limitado por la disponibilidad de huecos de instalacion en la vivienda.Also, the installation of network connection rosettes of the state of the art generally occupies the space of a conventional wall socket, so that its installation in a room of the home that is part of a network limits, at the same time, the space that can be dedicated to connections to the electricity grid, its use being, consequently, limited by the availability of installation holes in the home.
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Segun lo descrito en los parrafos anteriores se hace necesario, en el presente campo tecnico, disponer de un dispositivo de conexion integrable en huecos de enchufes o dispositivos ya existentes, compatible con sus tomas de corriente y utilizando estas como fuentes de alimentacion, que actue como transceptor y convertidor de medios y conecte la fibra optica con la salida de red, permitiendo la instalacion de fibra optica plastica en aquellos lugares donde ya exista una instalacion apta para ello. La presente invention esta destinada a resolver dicha necesidad, mediante un novedoso conector dual y un enchufe de pared dual aptos para su conexion a redes electricas y redes de comunicaciones, siendo dichas redes preferentemente de fibra optica y, mas preferentemente, de fibra optica plastica.As described in the previous paragraphs, it is necessary, in the present technical field, to have a connection device that can be integrated into existing socket outlets or devices, compatible with its power outlets and using these as power supplies, acting as transceiver and media converter and connect the optical fiber with the network output, allowing the installation of plastic optical fiber in those places where there is already an installation suitable for it. The present invention is intended to solve said need, by means of a novel dual connector and a dual wall socket suitable for connection to electrical networks and communications networks, said networks being preferably of optical fiber and, more preferably, of plastic optical fiber.
DESCRIPCION BREVE DE LA INVENCIONBRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Un objeto de la presente invencion es, pues, proporcionar dispositivos de conexion con redes de fibra optica de pared que ofrezcan una sencilla instalacion y conexion a una red de comunicaciones domestica, y que sean integrables en enchufes con toma de corriente preexistentes, permitiendo la conexion de fibra optica con la salida a red en aquellos lugares donde actualmente no puede establecerse dicha conexion.An object of the present invention is, therefore, to provide connection devices with fiber optic wall networks that offer simple installation and connection to a domestic communications network, and that can be integrated into plugs with pre-existing power sockets, allowing connection fiber optic with the network output in those places where such a connection cannot currently be established.
Para ello, la presente invencion propone un conector basado en un convertidor de medios y un transceptor que transforma las senales opticas en senales electricas. Este transceptor conecta la fibra optica disponible en el edificio con la red, a traves del citado convertidor de medios, que transforma la senal digital procedente del transductor en datos de la salida a la red, por ejemplo, Ethernet. Dicho conector encuentra aplicacion en aquellos lugares en los que se precise instalar redes domesticas de fibra optica, por ejemplo de fibra optica plastica, y donde esto no sea posible debido a la necesidad de uso de una toma de corriente de pared no sustituible, que haya de ser utilizada para alimentar electricamente uno o mas equipos domesticos.For this, the present invention proposes a connector based on a media converter and a transceiver that transforms the optical signals into electrical signals. This transceiver connects the optical fiber available in the building with the network, through the aforementioned media converter, which transforms the digital signal from the transducer into data from the output to the network, for example, Ethernet. Said connector finds application in those places where it is necessary to install domestic fiber optic networks, for example of plastic optical fiber, and where this is not possible due to the need to use a non-replaceable wall outlet, which has if used to electrically power one or more domestic equipment.
Mas concretamente, dicho objeto de la invencion se realiza mediante un conector dual apto para su conexion a una red electrica y una red domestica de comunicaciones de fibra optica, estando dicha red de comunicaciones al menos parcialmente empotrada, y que comprende:More specifically, said object of the invention is carried out by means of a dual connector suitable for connection to an electrical network and a domestic fiber optic communications network, said communications network being at least partially embedded, and comprising:
- una carcasa equipada con un primer alojamiento apto para recibir un embellecedor frontal de un enchufe de pared, conectable a la red electrica; y al menos un- a housing equipped with a first housing suitable for receiving a front bezel of a wall socket, connectable to the power grid; and at least one
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segundo alojamiento apto para recibir uno o mas modulos de conexion electrica a una red de datos;second housing suitable for receiving one or more electrical connection modules to a data network;
- uno o mas modulos de conexion electrica a una red de datos, aptos para su conexion a uno o mas dispositivos electronicos domesticos;- one or more electrical connection modules to a data network, suitable for connection to one or more domestic electronic devices;
- uno o mas modulos de conexion de fibra optica entre la red domestica de comunicaciones de fibra optica y el conector dual; y- one or more optical fiber connection modules between the home network of optical fiber communications and the dual connector; Y
- un dispositivo convertidor de medios integrado en la carcasa, apto para la conversion bidireccional de datos entre la red domestica de comunicaciones de fibra optica y los equipos electronicos domesticos.- a media converter device integrated in the housing, suitable for bidirectional data conversion between the home network of fiber optic communications and domestic electronic equipment.
Se consigue con ello obtener una solucion compacta y encapsulada para llevar a cabo la conexion entre los equipos conectados a red de comunicacion electrica y los haces de fibra optica empotrados en la red de domestica, de forma que el convertidor de medios necesario para implementar dicha conexion quede integrado en el propio enchufe de pared preexistente, sin anular la funcionalidad basica del mismo. Ello, ademas, se realiza mediante un conector de facil instalacion, que permite reaprovechar los embellecedores frontales y las conexiones existentes, sin necesidad de incurrir en costes economicos ni operativos de renovacion de los mismos.This achieves a compact and encapsulated solution to carry out the connection between the equipment connected to the electrical communication network and the fiber optic beams embedded in the home network, so that the media converter necessary to implement said connection it is integrated in the preexisting wall socket itself, without canceling its basic functionality. This, in addition, is done through an easy-to-install connector, which makes it possible to reuse the front bezel and the existing connections, without the need to incur economic or operational costs to renew them.
Preferentemente, el segundo alojamiento de la carcasa del conector esta adaptado para recibir modulos de conexion electrica de tipo Keystone o RJ-45, aptos para su conexion a una red con cableado estructurado. Se consigue con ello dar acceso a la red domestica a cualquier equipo electronico estandar (ordenador, television por cable, consola de videojuegos, etc.) apto para su conexion mediante cable de red de cobre.Preferably, the second housing of the connector housing is adapted to receive electrical connection modules of the Keystone or RJ-45 type, suitable for connection to a network with structured cabling. This gives access to the home network to any standard electronic equipment (computer, cable television, video game console, etc.) suitable for connection via copper network cable.
En una realization preferente de la invention, uno o mas modulos de conexion de fibra optica del conector dual comprenden un transceptor optico de fibra optica plastica. Se consigue con ello anadir, a las ventajas principales de la invencion, las ventajas adicionales derivadas de la capacidad de acceso a este tipo de redes (robustez, facilidad de instalacion, integridad de los datos transmitidos, etc.). Mas preferentemente, dicho transceptor optico comprende una entrada de tipo “plugless”.In a preferred embodiment of the invention, one or more optical fiber connection modules of the dual connector comprise a plastic optical fiber optical transceiver. This is achieved by adding, to the main advantages of the invention, the additional advantages derived from the ability to access this type of networks (robustness, ease of installation, integrity of the transmitted data, etc.). More preferably, said optical transceiver comprises a "plugless" type input.
En otra realizacion preferente de la invencion, el dispositivo convertidor de medios comprende uno o mas componentes dispuestos en dicho conector dual, permitiendo un acceso a/desde el primer alojamiento de la carcasa, de modo que sea posible conectar, a traves de dicho acceso, uno o mas cables de red electrica al embellecedor frontal de enchufe de pared que recibe dicho primer alojamiento. Se consigue con ello que elIn another preferred embodiment of the invention, the media converter device comprises one or more components arranged in said dual connector, allowing access to / from the first housing of the housing, so that it is possible to connect, through said access, one or more mains cables to the front wall socket trim that receives said first housing. It is achieved that the
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conector dual se pueda instalar facilmente en un cajetln de enchufe convencional, sin obstaculizar la capacidad de acceso a red electrica de dicho enchufe y garantizando, por tanto, su funcionalidad original como toma de corriente.Dual connector can be easily installed in a conventional plug box, without hindering the power access capacity of said plug and thus guaranteeing its original functionality as an outlet.
Mas preferentemente, la conexion electrica propia del embellecedor frontal de enchufe de pared actua como fuente de alimentacion del dispositivo convertidor de medios, de los modulos de conexion electrica y de los modulos de conexion de fibra optica. Dicha conexion electrica entre el embellecedor frontal de enchufe de pared y el conector dual es, preferentemente, una conexion directa mediante cable y comprende una interfaz electrica incluida en el propio conector. Alternativamente, el conector dual puede comprender una baterla autonoma, recargable o no, como fuente de alimentacion del dispositivo convertidor de medios, de los modulos de conexion electrica, y/o de los modulos de conexion de fibra optica.More preferably, the electrical connection of the front wall plug trim acts as a power source for the media converter device, the electrical connection modules and the fiber optic connection modules. Said electrical connection between the front wall socket trim and the dual connector is preferably a direct cable connection and comprises an electrical interface included in the connector itself. Alternatively, the dual connector may comprise an autonomous battery, rechargeable or not, as the power source of the media converter device, of the electrical connection modules, and / or of the optical fiber connection modules.
En otra realization preferente de la invention, el conector dual comprende un cierre posterior equipado con medios de conexion a un cajetln de enchufe y, mas preferentemente, dicho cierre posterior comprende medios de fijacion a la carcasa. Se consigue con ello un sistema compacto y encapsulado, que facilita la instalacion en la pared de la vivienda e impide el acceso del usuario a los componentes electronicos que lo integran, lo que anade seguridad y robustez al conjunto. Los citados medios de fijacion pueden comprender tornillos, remaches, agarres, clips, medios adhesivos, cierres de encaje y/o cierres operados por presion, entre otros equivalentes.In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the dual connector comprises a rear closure equipped with connection means to a socket and, more preferably, said rear closure comprises means for fixing to the housing. This achieves a compact and encapsulated system, which facilitates the installation on the wall of the house and prevents user access to the electronic components that make it up, which adds security and robustness to the whole. Said fixing means may comprise screws, rivets, grips, clips, adhesive means, snap fasteners and / or pressure operated fasteners, among other equivalents.
Otro objeto de la invencion se refiere a un enchufe de pared dual apto para su conexion a una red electrica y una red de domestica de comunicaciones de fibra optica, estando dicha red de comunicaciones al menos parcialmente empotrada, que comprende un conector dual segun cualquiera de las realizaciones descritas en el presente documento, y un embellecedor frontal de enchufe alojado en dicho conector dual. En una realizacion preferente de la invencion, dicho enchufe dual esta fijado a un cajetln de pared, proporcionando un conjunto de conexion compacto cuya instalacion apenas anade, preferentemente, 2-3 cm de grosor al grosor tlpico de los enchufes convencionales del estado de la tecnica.Another object of the invention relates to a dual wall socket suitable for connection to an electrical network and a home network of fiber optic communications, said communications network being at least partially embedded, comprising a dual connector according to any the embodiments described herein, and a front plug bezel housed in said dual connector. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, said dual plug is fixed to a wall box, providing a compact connection assembly whose installation barely adds 2-3 cm thick to the typical thickness of conventional state-of-the-art sockets. .
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La Figura 1 muestra una vista explosionada en perspectiva del conector dual de la invencion, segun una realizacion preferente de la misma.Figure 1 shows an exploded perspective view of the dual connector of the invention, according to a preferred embodiment thereof.
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La Figura 2 muestra vistas de perfil (2a, 2c) y en alzado (2b, 2d) del conector dual de la invention, segun una realization preferente de la misma.Figure 2 shows profile views (2a, 2c) and elevation (2b, 2d) of the dual connector of the invention, according to a preferred embodiment thereof.
La Figura 3 muestra una vista en perspectiva de las regiones frontales del enchufe dual de la invencion, segun una realizacion preferente de la misma.Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the front regions of the dual plug of the invention, according to a preferred embodiment thereof.
La Figura 4 muestra una vista en perspectiva de las regiones posteriores del enchufe dual de la invencion, segun una realizacion preferente de la misma.Figure 4 shows a perspective view of the rear regions of the dual plug of the invention, according to a preferred embodiment thereof.
DESCRIPCION DETALLADA DE LA INVENCIONDETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Se expone a continuation una description detallada de la invencion, referida a una realizacion preferente de la misma basada en las Figuras 1-4 del presente documento. Dicha realizacion se aporta con fines ilustrativos, pero no limitativos, de la invencion reivindicada.A detailed description of the invention is described below, referring to a preferred embodiment thereof based on Figures 1-4 of this document. Said embodiment is provided for illustrative, but not limiting, purposes of the claimed invention.
Las Figuras 1 y 2 del presente documento muestran, respectivamente, una vista explosionada en perspectiva y cuatro vistas en alzado y perfil (2a-2d) del conector dual (1) de la invencion, segun una realizacion preferente de la misma. En dicha realizacion, el conector dual (1) comprende una carcasa (2) equipada con un primer alojamiento (3) apto para recibir un embellecedor frontal (4) (mostrado en las Figuras 3-4) de un enchufe de pared convencional, conectable a la red electrica. Asimismo, la carcasa (2) comprende, preferentemente, al menos un segundo alojamiento (5) apto para recibir uno o mas modulos de conexion electrica (6) a una red de datos. Dicho segundo alojamiento (5) puede ser, por ejemplo, un alojamiento adaptado para recibir modulos de conexion electrica (6) estandar de tipo Keystone o RJ-45. No obstante, otros tipos de modulos de conexion electrica (6) segun diferentes estandares son igualmente utilizables dentro del ambito de la invencion.Figures 1 and 2 of this document show, respectively, an exploded perspective view and four elevation and profile views (2a-2d) of the dual connector (1) of the invention, according to a preferred embodiment thereof. In said embodiment, the dual connector (1) comprises a housing (2) equipped with a first housing (3) capable of receiving a front bezel (4) (shown in Figures 3-4) of a conventional, pluggable wall socket to the electricity grid. Likewise, the housing (2) preferably comprises at least one second housing (5) suitable for receiving one or more electrical connection modules (6) to a data network. Said second housing (5) can be, for example, a housing adapted to receive standard electrical connection modules (6) of the Keystone or RJ-45 type. However, other types of electrical connection modules (6) according to different standards are equally usable within the scope of the invention.
Preferentemente, cada modulo de conexion electrica (6) comprende una interfaz de tipo RJ-45, apta para su conexion a una red con cableado estructurado, por ejemplo una red estandar Ethernet. Dicho modulo de conexion electrica (6) se conectara, por medio de un cable de red, a los equipos domesticos del interior de la vivienda, proporcionando acceso a la red de comunicacion.Preferably, each electrical connection module (6) comprises an RJ-45 type interface, suitable for connection to a network with structured cabling, for example a standard Ethernet network. Said electrical connection module (6) will be connected, by means of a network cable, to the domestic equipment inside the house, providing access to the communication network.
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Adicionalmente, el conector dual (1) de la invention comprende uno o mas modulos de conexion de fibra optica (7) (mostrados en la Figura 3), que proporcionan una interfaz entre la red de fibra empotrada de la vivienda y el propio conector dual (1). Preferentemente, cada modulo de conexion de fibra optica (7) comprende un transceptor optico que puede comprender, asimismo, un modulo de conexion a fibra optica plastica, opcionalmente equipado con una entrada de tipo “plugless” (como son, por ejemplo, las entradas opticas de la marca comercial OptoLock™, utilizadas ampliamente en el estado de la tecnica). Como se ha mencionado, los modulos de conexion de fibra optica (7) estan destinados a alojar las conexiones de fibra empotradas que se conectan a uno o mas puntos de la red domestica, y preferentemente a uno o mas routers de la misma.Additionally, the dual connector (1) of the invention comprises one or more fiber optic connection modules (7) (shown in Figure 3), which provide an interface between the housing's embedded fiber network and the dual connector itself (one). Preferably, each fiber optic connection module (7) comprises an optical transceiver which can also comprise a plastic fiber optic connection module, optionally equipped with a "plugless" type input (such as, for example, the inputs Optics of the OptoLock ™ trademark, widely used in the state of the art). As mentioned, the fiber optic connection modules (7) are intended to accommodate the embedded fiber connections that are connected to one or more points of the domestic network, and preferably to one or more routers thereof.
Otro elemento esencial del conector dual (1) de la presente invencion es un dispositivo convertidor de medios (8) integrado en la carcasa (2), apto para la conversion bidireccional de datos entre la red de fibra optica empotrada y la red electrica de datos de los equipos electronicos domesticos. El dispositivo convertidor de medios (8) esta conectado a los modulos de conexion electrica (6) y a los modulos de conexion de fibra optica (7), y comprende una pluralidad de componentes electronicos configurados para reconocer ambos tipos de conexiones (6, 7), y realizar la citada conversion de los datos recibidos y/o enviados por las mismas. Las tecnologlas electronicas asociadas al dispositivo convertidor de medios (8) son accesibles y conocidas en el estado de la tecnica, y se pueden implementar a traves de diferentes disenos y realizaciones disponibles actualmente. No obstante, la ventaja principal del conector dual (1) frente a otros convertidores es su integration en el propio enchufe de pared, permaneciendo asl oculto a la vista en las estancias domesticas, proporcionando mayor comodidad y funcionalidad al usuario.Another essential element of the dual connector (1) of the present invention is a media converter device (8) integrated in the housing (2), suitable for bidirectional data conversion between the embedded fiber optic network and the electrical data network of domestic electronic equipment. The media converter device (8) is connected to the electrical connection modules (6) and the fiber optic connection modules (7), and comprises a plurality of electronic components configured to recognize both types of connections (6, 7) , and perform the aforementioned conversion of the data received and / or sent by them. The electronic technologies associated with the media converter device (8) are accessible and known in the state of the art, and can be implemented through different designs and embodiments currently available. However, the main advantage of the dual connector (1) over other converters is its integration into the wall socket itself, thus remaining hidden from view in domestic rooms, providing greater comfort and functionality to the user.
Como se ha mencionado, el dispositivo convertidor de medios (8) transforma los datos procedentes del modulo de conexion electrico (6) en senales digitales que, a su vez, se transforman en pulsos opticos aptos para su transmision bajo un protocolo de comunicacion de fibra optica. Este proceso tiene lugar tambien en el sentido inverso, es decir, desde el modulo de conexion de fibra optica (7) hasta el modulo de conexion electrico (6).As mentioned, the media converter device (8) transforms the data from the electrical connection module (6) into digital signals that, in turn, are transformed into optical pulses suitable for transmission under a fiber communication protocol optics. This process also takes place in the opposite direction, that is, from the fiber optic connection module (7) to the electrical connection module (6).
Ventajosamente, los componentes que forman el dispositivo convertidor de medios (8) se disponen en el conector dual (1) de la invencion permitiendo un acceso (9) a/desde el primer alojamiento (3) de la carcasa (2), de modo que sea posible conectar, a traves de dicho acceso (9), uno o mas cables de red electrica al embellecedor (4) de enchufe deAdvantageously, the components that form the media converter device (8) are arranged in the dual connector (1) of the invention allowing access (9) to / from the first housing (3) of the housing (2), so that it is possible to connect, through said access (9), one or more mains cables to the trimming plug (4) of
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pared que recibe dicho primer alojamiento (3). El conector dual (1) permite, de esta forma, una instalacion sencilla del mismo en un cajetln (10) de enchufe convencional (mostrado en la Figuras 3 y 4). Aprovechando el acceso (9) a la red electrica, es posible utilizar la conexion electrica propia del embellecedor (4) de enchufe como fuente de alimentacion del dispositivo convertidor de medios (8) o de los modulos de conexion (6, 7) del conector dual (1) de la invention. Dicha conexion electrica puede ser una conexion directa mediante cable, o puede comprender una interfaz electrica incluida en el propio conector (1). Otras opciones de alimentacion, como por ejemplo el uso de una baterla autonoma, recargable o no, conectada al conector dual (1), son tambien utilizables en el ambito de la presente invencion.wall receiving said first housing (3). The dual connector (1) allows, in this way, a simple installation thereof in a conventional socket (10) (shown in Figures 3 and 4). Taking advantage of the access (9) to the mains, it is possible to use the electrical connection of the plug trim (4) as the power source of the media converter device (8) or of the connection modules (6, 7) of the connector dual (1) of the invention. Said electrical connection may be a direct connection via cable, or it may comprise an electrical interface included in the connector itself (1). Other power options, such as the use of an autonomous battery, rechargeable or not, connected to the dual connector (1), are also usable in the scope of the present invention.
Opcionalmente, el conector dual (1) de la invencion puede comprender tambien un cierre posterior (11) equipado con medios de conexion (por ejemplo, mediante atornillado) a dicho cajetln (10). El cierre posterior (11) puede comprender, adicionalmente, medios de fijacion (12) a la carcasa (2), proporcionando as! un sistema compacto y encapsulado, que facilita la instalacion en la pared de la vivienda e impide el acceso a los componentes electronicos que lo integran, lo que anade seguridad y robustez al conjunto. Los citados medios de fijacion (12) son preferentemente tornillos, aunque otros medios de fijacion mediante remaches, agarres, clips, encaje o presion son tambien utilizables en el ambito de la invencion.Optionally, the dual connector (1) of the invention may also comprise a rear closure (11) equipped with connection means (for example, by screwing) to said box (10). The rear closure (11) may additionally comprise fixing means (12) to the housing (2), thus providing! a compact and encapsulated system, which facilitates the installation on the wall of the house and prevents access to the electronic components that integrate it, which adds security and robustness to the whole. The said fixing means (12) are preferably screws, although other fixing means by means of rivets, grips, clips, fit or pressure are also usable in the scope of the invention.
Como se ha mencionado, un primer objeto de la invencion se refiere al conector dual (1) descrito en los parrafos anteriores, cuya funcion principal es adaptarse a un cajetln (10) y a un embellecedor (4) de enchufe preexistente. De este modo, la instalacion del conector dual (1) en la red domestica se puede llevar a cabo de forma sencilla, reutilizando las estructuras y accesos a la red empotrada ya presentes en la vivienda. Ademas, como ventaja adicional, el conector dual (1) de la invencion no impide el uso del enchufe de red electrica, anadiendo unicamente el volumen de la carcasa al conjunto total, pero permitiendo en un mismo dispositivo tambien el acceso a la red domestica de comunicacion de fibra optica.As mentioned, a first object of the invention relates to the dual connector (1) described in the preceding paragraphs, whose main function is to adapt to a box (10) and a pre-existing plug trim (4). In this way, the installation of the dual connector (1) in the domestic network can be carried out in a simple way, reusing the structures and access to the embedded network already present in the house. In addition, as an additional advantage, the dual connector (1) of the invention does not prevent the use of the mains plug, adding only the volume of the housing to the total assembly, but also allowing access to the domestic network of the same device. fiber optic communication
Otro objeto principal de la invencion es, ademas, un enchufe de pared dual (13) que comprende un embellecedor (4) de enchufe y un conector dual (1) segun cualquiera de las realizaciones antes descritas, que aloja dicho embellecedor (4). Asimismo y opcionalmente, el enchufe de pared dual (13) de la invencion puede estar fijado a un cajetln (10) de pared. Una realization preferente de este enchufe dual (13) se muestra enAnother main object of the invention is, in addition, a dual wall plug (13) comprising a plug trim (4) and a dual plug (1) according to any of the above-described embodiments, which houses said trim (4). Likewise and optionally, the dual wall plug (13) of the invention can be fixed to a wall box (10). A preferred embodiment of this dual plug (13) is shown in
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