GB2484516A - Electrical socket outlet with dual live supplies - Google Patents

Electrical socket outlet with dual live supplies Download PDF

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GB2484516A
GB2484516A GB201017339A GB201017339A GB2484516A GB 2484516 A GB2484516 A GB 2484516A GB 201017339 A GB201017339 A GB 201017339A GB 201017339 A GB201017339 A GB 201017339A GB 2484516 A GB2484516 A GB 2484516A
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R25/00—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/66—Structural association with built-in electrical component
    • H01R13/70—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R25/00—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
    • H01R25/006—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits the coupling part being secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. duplex wall receptacle
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R27/00—Coupling parts adapted for co-operation with two or more dissimilar counterparts
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R29/00—Coupling parts for selective co-operation with a counterpart in different ways to establish different circuits, e.g. for voltage selection, for series-parallel selection, programmable connectors
    • 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
    • H02G3/18—Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes providing line outlets
    • H02J3/005—

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Abstract

An electrical socket outlet or supply switch enables two live supply circuits to be connected. The two circuits work independently, one live circuit is permanent and the other circuit has a master switch installed enabling it to be switched off remotely. When the supply to an appliance is switched on the supply appropriate to the appliance can be selected i.e. TVs etc on the interruptible economy circuit and fridges etc on a permanent live circuit. When installed the dual live socket outlet or cover can reduce electrical consumption and increase fire safety, as all non essential appliances can be switched off at one switch when the building is not in use.

Description

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Dual Live Socket Cover/Supply Switch Descthtion
Background
1. This invention relates to a plug socket cover and hard wired power supply switch which allows two live supplies to be connected from the ring main. A three way switch is provided as part of the invention enabling one of two power supply options to be selected.
This invention does not cover light switches which can already have two live supply circuits to achieve dual switching.
2. Wastage of electricity is becoming more of an issue both in terms of cost and climate change. A significant amount of electricity is wasted in households and businesses when electrical appliances are left on standby or powered up. The current mains plug socket cover allows one live, one neutral and one earth circuit to be connected to the socket, enabling items that are plugged in to receive power when the two way switch is in the on' position.
This system relies on users switching off all electrical appliances at each individual socket every time it is not required. You are unable to merely switch off all electrical supplies at the mains or consumer unit as there are some essential appliances requiring constant power e.g. fridges, freezers, clocks etc. 3. Fires in the home are on the increase, faulty appliances can catch fire when not in use but with the power left on'. Leaving appliances plugged in with the power on' increases the risk of a fire. More and more electrical appliances are left on' in bedrooms eg. Televisions (TV), games machines, DVD players etc. 4. This invention enables the user to select a permanently live or interruptible live supply allowing all non essential appliances to be switched off all at once as the interruptible live supply circuit includes a circuit breaker, switch, timer or remote control switch.
5. The dual live socket cover has one three way switch per outlet which enables the user to a) select off, b) select on' interruptible supply or c) select on' permanent supply. When plugging in an appliance, the user selects which supply is relevant for the appliance, e.g. on' interruptible for a TV or on' permanent for a freezer.
6. When retiring for the night or leaving a building with the invention installed, the main power off' switch is activated which automatically powers down all appliances where the socket switch has the power on' interruptible option selected, saving electricity and reducing the risk of fire.
Statement of Invention
7. To overcome electricity wastage and reduce the risk of fire the invention enables two live circuits to be connected to the dual live socket cover. One of which is permanent and the other is interruptible via another switch in the supply circuit. This is achieved by the addition of a second live connection and a three way switch to the current standard socket cover/supply switch with single or multiple outlets.
8. The invention needs to be wired using a four core cable and therefore requires the electrical ring main to be new or rewired.
Advantages 9. The inventions main advantage is that all non essential electrically powered appliances installed in a home or workplace can be switched off by activating one switch either remotely by tinier or manually thereby reducing electrical consumption and fire risks.
10. The system is at least as safe to work on as any legally compliant electrical installation.
Example
Ii. An example of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings dual live socket cover figure 1, figure 2 and figure 3.
12. The dual live socket cover/supply switch figure 1 shows the reverse of the cover, there are two live supply connections item A and B instead of the usual one live supply connection. Both live connections provide power to the live pin socket via the three way switch which maintains the separation between the two live supplies.
13. The dual live socket cover/supply switch figure 2 shows the front of a socket cover, the difference between the dual live socket cover and a standard socket cover is that the dual live socket cover has a three way switch item C for each outlet. The switch has two on' and an of? option, whereas the standard socket cover has one on' and an of? option.
14. The dual live socket cover/supply switch figure 3 shows a typical wiring diagram for installing the dual live system. As you can see the two live supplies are connected to one live supply residual current device. This means that both live circuits can be isolated at the same time making the installation at least as safe as any legally compliant installation.
Description
15. The dual live socket cover/supply switch is manufictured to the same dimensions as a standard socket cover/supply switch. An additional live supply connection and a three way switch are provided as part of this invention. The two live supplies are switched through two terminals on the three way switch allowing two on' options, one on' option where power is constantly supplied to the plug and a second on' option where the power supplied to the plug can be switched off remotely. The remaining switch option is off' i.e. no power supplied to the plug. Neutral and earth supply connections are connected as on a standard socket outlet/supply switch.
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US20050012401A1 (en) * 2003-07-17 2005-01-20 Goodrich Patrick D. Switched outlet module and method therefor
GB2468655A (en) * 2009-03-17 2010-09-22 Barry Sheehy Dual wall socket with switched and unswitched outlets

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20050012401A1 (en) * 2003-07-17 2005-01-20 Goodrich Patrick D. Switched outlet module and method therefor
GB2468655A (en) * 2009-03-17 2010-09-22 Barry Sheehy Dual wall socket with switched and unswitched outlets

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