GB2619623A - Campsite power supply device - Google Patents

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GB2619623A
GB2619623A GB2311916.7A GB202311916A GB2619623A GB 2619623 A GB2619623 A GB 2619623A GB 202311916 A GB202311916 A GB 202311916A GB 2619623 A GB2619623 A GB 2619623A
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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
    • H01R31/00—Coupling parts supported only by co-operation with counterpart
    • H01R31/06—Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter
    • H01R31/065—Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter with built-in electric apparatus
    • 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
    • H01R13/665—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in electronic circuit
    • H01R13/6683—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in electronic circuit with built-in sensor
    • 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
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02J—CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
    • H02J13/00—Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the network; Circuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network
    • H02J13/00032—Systems characterised by the controlled or operated power network elements or equipment, the power network elements or equipment not otherwise provided for
    • H02J13/0005—Systems characterised by the controlled or operated power network elements or equipment, the power network elements or equipment not otherwise provided for the elements or equipment being or involving power plugs or sockets
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01R—MEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES; MEASURING MAGNETIC VARIABLES
    • G01R21/00—Arrangements for measuring electric power or power factor
    • 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
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/639—Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together, after engagement, e.g. separate keylock, retainer strap
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02J—CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
    • H02J13/00—Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the network; Circuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network
    • H02J13/00006—Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the network; Circuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network characterised by information or instructions transport means between the monitoring, controlling or managing units and monitored, controlled or operated power network element or electrical equipment
    • H02J13/00007—Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the network; Circuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network characterised by information or instructions transport means between the monitoring, controlling or managing units and monitored, controlled or operated power network element or electrical equipment using the power network as support for the transmission
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02J—CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
    • H02J13/00—Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the network; Circuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network
    • H02J13/00006—Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the network; Circuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network characterised by information or instructions transport means between the monitoring, controlling or managing units and monitored, controlled or operated power network element or electrical equipment
    • H02J13/00022—Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the network; Circuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network characterised by information or instructions transport means between the monitoring, controlling or managing units and monitored, controlled or operated power network element or electrical equipment using wireless data transmission

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Abstract

A campsite power supply device 10 comprising: an electrical plug 12 comprising a plurality of pins 12a in a fixed arrangement; an electrical socket 14 comprising a plurality of holes 14a in a corresponding fixed arrangement; and a power control unit (16), the plug is electrically coupled to the socket via the power control unit such that, in response to the power control unit receiving a power control signal, the campsite power supply device electrically couples the plug to the socket and is configured to measure electricity usage between the plug and the socket. Locking device 18a, 18b may be included for locking the device onto the power bollard at a campsite. A bypass module B may be included which may be accessed via a lockable cover LC. Housing H may provide a fluid tight barrier. The power control unit may be controlled using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

Description

Campsite Power Supply Device
Background
Campsites in the UK are known to provide electric "hook-ups" in the form of three-pin weatherproof sockets for campsite users to draw electricity. Such electrical outlets can be rated at 16 Amps (A), 10A or in some cases SA, and provide a 230V supply. In other countries, different types of sockets can be provided.
The present inventor has devised a new type of campsite power supply device.
Summary
In accordance with a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a campsite power supply device comprising: an electrical plug comprising a plurality of pins in a fixed arrangement; an electrical socket comprising a plurality of holes in a corresponding fixed arrangement; and a wired and/or wirelessly controllable power control unit, wherein the plug is electrically coupled to the socket via the power control unit such that, in response to the power control unit receiving a wired or wirelessly transmitted power control signal, the campsite power supply device electrically couples the plug to the socket and is configured to measure electricity flow between the plug and the socket.
Thus, the campsite power supply device according to the first aspect includes a plug which can be coupled directly into a conventional campsite hook-up socket. The device also includes a corresponding socket which mirrors the campsite hook-up socket and as such can be used to draw electricity using a conventional campsite hook-up adaptor. The plug and socket are electrically coupled via a wired and/or wirelessly controllable power control unit, meaning that a campsite owner or third-party electricity supplier can dynamically control operation of individual campsite electrical hook-ups and measure a quantity of electricity drawn for billing purposes. The campsite power supply device according to the first aspect of the invention can therefore be easily retrofitted to existing campsite power infrastructure to enable campsite owners to measure the amount of electricity drawn by campsite users, without requiring existing hook-up infrastructure to be replaced. Moreover, power control signals can be used to turn the electricity supply on or off according to the relay state of the power control unit.
The plug and socket can be mechanically coupled to one another by a housing, with the plug and socket electrical interfaces exposed from the housing. The power control unit can be located within the housing.
The housing can include a locking device arranged to engage a campsite hook-up socket to lock the campsite power supply device to the campsite hook-up socket with the plug of the campsite power supply device inserted in and electrically coupled to the campsite hook-up socket. Alternatively, the locking device can be a discrete component with respect to the campsite power supply device and be configured to mechanically couple the campsite power supply device to the campsite hook-up socket such that attempted removal of the campsite power supply device from the campsite hook-up socket causes the locking device to oppose movement of the projection. The locking device can in one embodiment be arranged to clamp the pivotable dust cap of the campsite hook-up socket when the dust cap is engaged with a projection on the inserted plug; this is advantageous because it utilises common features of a campsite plug and socket. In any embodiment, the locking device can be secured by a padlock or integrated lock which can be unlocked to enable the plug to be withdrawn from the campsite hook-up socket.
The housing can be arranged to inhibit access to the power control unit from the exterior of the housing. The housing can be provided with a lockable opening to enable authorised access to the components within the housing.
The campsite power supply device can also be provided with an override module operable to bypass the power control unit. The override module can be located within or outside of the housing. The override module can be key controlled.
The housing can be arranged to define a fluid tight barrier encasing the power control unit and electrical wiring between the plug and socket.
The power control unit can comprise a wirelessly controllable power control unit.
The wirelessly controllable power control unit can comprise a WIFI and/or a BluetoothTM communications interface.
The BluetoothTM communications interface can comprise BluetoothTM mesh networking and be configured to enable a user of a handheld device such as a smart phone to communicative couple to the wirelessly controllable power control unit directly, or indirectly via one or more distinct campsite power supply devices.
The power unit can comprise a wired power control unit, such as power line adaptor or broadband over power line (BPL), which enables the power control unit to be controlled via the campsite electrical supply cable for example.
The power control unit can comprise a single-phase energy meter.
In accordance with a second aspect of the invention, there is provided a kit of parts comprising: a campsite power supply device according to the first aspect; and a mechanical locking device configured to engage one or more components of a campsite power bollard and one or more components of the campsite power supply device to lock the campsite power supply device to a campsite hook-up socket of the campsite power bollard with the plug of the campsite power supply device inserted in and electrically coupled to the campsite hook-up socket.
In accordance with a third aspect of the invention, there is provided a campsite electricity supply, the campsite electricity supply comprising: an electrical supply cable; a plurality of hook-up sockets coupled to the cable, each socket comprising a plurality of holes in a fixed arrangement; and one or more campsite power supply devices according to the first aspect, each electrically coupled to a respective one of the hook-up sockets.
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Figure 1 is a diagram of a campsite power supply device according to an embodiment of the invention; Figure 2 is a more detailed diagram of the campsite power supply device of Figure 1; and Figure 3 is a diagram of a campsite electricity supply including the campsite power supply device of Figure 1.
Detailed Description
Figure 1 schematically shows a campsite power supply device according to an embodiment of the invention generally at 10.
The campsite power supply device 10 is arranged to be electrically coupled to a standard campsite 100 power socket 104, known as an electrical "hook up", which is electrically coupled to the campsite power supply 102. The power socket 104 can be mounted on a structure known as a power bollard or electrical hook up post, which positions the socket 104 at a height for easy insertion of a hook up plug by a campsite user.
The campsite power supply device 10 includes an electrical plug 12 comprising a plurality of pins in a fixed arrangement. The electrical plug 12 is configured to be insertable into the campsite power socket 104 for electrical coupling to the campsite power supply 102.
In one example, the plug 12 can be a three-pin industrial plug, such as an MK Electric Commando K9001 plug, for use in UK and other European campsites.
The campsite power supply device 10 also includes an electrical socket 14 comprising a plurality of holes in the same corresponding fixed arrangement as the plug 12. The electrical socket 14 is configured to receive a standard plug 108 of camping electrical hook up adaptor 106, which can have a single or multi plug adaptor 110 for enabling a user to electrically couple an electrical device such as a light or phone to the campsite power supply 102 via the electrical socket 14. In one example, the electrical socket 14 can be a three-pin industrial socket, such as an MK Electric Commando K9001 socket, for use in UK and other European campsites.
The campsite power supply device 10 also includes a wirelessly controllable power control unit 16. The plug 12 is electrically coupled to the socket 14 via the power control unit 16 via an electrical wiring circuit W such that, in response to the power control unit 16 receiving a wirelessly transmitted power control signal, the campsite power supply device 10 electrically couples the plug 12 to the socket 14. Thus, a first power control signal can turn the socket 14 on such that a campsite user can use the socket 14 to draw electricity. Likewise, a second power control signal can turn the socket 14 off such that no electricity can be drawn from the socket 14. The wirelessly controllable power control unit 16 therefore serves as a wirelessly controllable relay switch which can be controlled to connect the socket 14 to and disconnect the socket 14 from the campsite power supply 102. The wirelessly controllable power control unit 16 is also configured to measure electricity flow between the plug 12 and the socket 14 to measure the amount of electricity used from the campsite power supply 102 by any devices plugged into the adaptor 110. The wirelessly controllable power control unit 16 can comprise a WIFI and/or a BluetoothTM communications interface. In one example, the wirelessly controllable power control unit 16 can be a EEDDS238-4 W Single Phase DIN Rail WiFi Energy Meter produced by Engelec. In another example, the wirelessly controllable power control unit 16 can be a Shelly Plus 1PM or SONOFF Smart Power Meter Switch.
The BluetoothTM communications interface can comprise BluetoothTM mesh networking and be configured to enable a user of a handheld device such as a smart phone to communicative couple to the wirelessly controllable power control unit directly, or indirectly via one or more distinct campsite power supply devices.
Referring additionally to Figure 2, in this embodiment, the plug 12, socket 14 and power control unit 16 are mechanically coupled to one another by a housing H, with the plug 12 and socket 14 electrical interfaces exposed from the housing H. The housing H can for example comprise a hollow cylinder formed from metal or a plastics material and sized to receive the back ends of the plug 12 and socket 14, with the coupling ends of the plug 12 and socket 14 extending out of the respective ends of the cylinder. The plug 12 and socket 14 can be bonded or otherwise secured to the cylinder, with the wirelessly controllable power control unit 16 and wiring being located within the cylinder. It should be noted however that the housing H can take any suitable form.
The housing H can include a locking device 18a, 18b arranged to engage the campsite hook-up socket 104 to lock the campsite power supply device 10 to the campsite hook-up socket 104 with the plug 12 of the campsite power supply device 10 inserted in and electrically coupled to the campsite hook-up socket 104. The locking device 18a, 18b can take any suitable form that enables the plug 12 to be inserted into the campsite hook-up socket 104 and thereafter locked in place by the locking device 18a, 18b to inhibit removal of the plug 12 from the campsite hook-up socket 104 while the locking device 18a, 18b is in a locked state. In one example, the locking device 18a, 18b can comprise a pair of pivotable arms 18a, 18b which can be brought together around the housing of the campsite hook-up socket 104 and padlocked together. It should be noted however that the locking device 18a, 18b can take any suitable form, such as a discreet securing bracket, clamping collar or the like arranged to enable the housing H to be secured to one or more components of the power bollard or electrical hook up post by a lock or mechanical fixing means, for example.
The housing H can be arranged to inhibit access to the wirelessly controllable power control unit 16 from the exterior of the housing. In one example, the housing can be a casing which encases all components of the campsite power supply device 10 except for the portions of the plug 12 and socket 14 which are required to enable them to be electrically mated with the campsite hook-up socket 104 and the plug 108 of camping electrical hook up adaptor 106, respectively. The housing H can be provided with an openable but lockable cover LC to permit access to the components within the housing H when unlocked and open. The device can also be provided with an override module B operable to bypass the power control unit. The override module B can be located within or outside of the housing H. The override module B can require a key, code or other security feature to inhibit unauthorised override.
The housing H can be arranged to define a fluid tight barrier encasing the wirelessly controllable power control unit 16. The plug 12 and socket 14 can for example be bonded to the housing H to form a liquid tight seal between them.
Referring additionally to Figure 3, a campsite electricity supply is shown generally at 110a. The campsite electricity supply 110a includes the campsite electrical supply cable 102, a plurality of campsite hook-up socket 104 coupled to the cable 102, each socket 104 comprising a plurality of holes in a fixed arrangement, and a campsite power supply device 10 according to an embodiment of the invention electrically coupled to one of the campsite hook-up sockets 104.
The campsite power supply device 10 is configured to communicate with a remote server S via the campsite WIFI network LW. Information such as current state and electrical usage data can be transmitted to the remoter server S. A user C can use WIFI or Bluetooth TN to communicate with wirelessly controllable power control unit 16. The user C can request that the wirelessly controllable power control unit 16 turns the campsite power supply device 10 on or off. While on, electricity usage can be measured and transmitted to the remote server S for billing purposes. In embodiments where there are a plurality of devices 10 including BluetoothTM mesh networking, the user C can control the device 10 they are hooked up to from any nearby device 10 that forms part of the Bluetooth TN mesh. The server S can also switch the device 10 on and off and remotely manage the device.
In any embodiment, the power control unit can comprise a wired power control unit, such as power line adaptor or broadband over power line (BPL), which enables the power control unit to be controller via the campsite electrical supply cable. This functionality can be provided instead of or in addition to wireless controllability.
Although the invention has been described above with reference to one or more preferred embodiments, it will be appreciated that various changes or modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. The word "comprising" can mean "including" or "consisting of" and therefore does not exclude the presence of elements or steps other than those listed in any claim or the specification as a whole. The mere fact that certain measures are recited in mutually different dependent claims does not indicate that a combination of these measures cannot be used to advantage.

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  1. Claims 1. A campsite power supply device comprising: an electrical plug comprising a plurality of pins in a fixed arrangement; an electrical socket comprising a plurality of holes in a corresponding fixed arrangement; and a power control unit, wherein the plug is electrically coupled to the socket via the power control unit such that, in response to the power control unit receiving a power control signal, the campsite power supply device electrically couples the plug to the socket and is configured to measure electricity flow between the plug and the socket.
  2. 2. The campsite power supply device according to claim 1, further comprising a housing which mechanically couples the plug to the socket and contains the power control unit, with the plug and socket electrical interfaces exposed from the housing.
  3. 3. The campsite power supply device according to claim 2, wherein the housing includes a locking device arranged to engage one or more components of a campsite power bollard to lock the campsite power supply device to a campsite hook-up socket of the campsite power bollard with the plug of the campsite power supply device inserted in and electrically coupled to the campsite hook-up socket.
  4. 4. The campsite power supply device according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein the housing is arranged to inhibit access to the power control unit from the exterior of the housing.
  5. 5. The campsite power supply device according to claim 4, further comprising an opening in the housing and a lockable cover covering the opening to permit a user to access components within the housing when the lockable cover is unlocked.
  6. 6. The campsite power supply device according to claim 5, further comprising a bypass module within the housing, operable to bypass the power control unit to place the plug in electrical coupling with the socket.
  7. 7. The campsite power supply device according to any of claims 2 to 6, wherein the housing is arranged to define a fluid tight barrier encasing the power control unit.
  8. 8. The campsite power supply device according to any preceding claim, wherein the plug is a three-pin plug and the socket is a three pin socket.
  9. 9. The campsite power supply device according to any preceding claim, wherein the power control unit is a wirelessly controllable power control unit.
  10. 10. The campsite power supply device according to claim 9, wherein the wirelessly controllable power control unit comprises a WIFI and/or a BluetoothTM communications interface.
  11. 11. The campsite power supply device according to claim 10, wherein the BluetoothTM communications interface comprises BluetoothTM mesh networking configured to enable a user of a handheld device such a smart phone to communicative couple to the wirelessly controllable power control unit directly, or indirectly via one or more distinct campsite power supply devices.
  12. 12. A kit of parts comprising: a campsite power supply device according to any preceding claim; and a mechanical locking device configured to engage one or more components of a campsite power bollard and one or more components of the campsite power supply device to lock the campsite power supply device to a campsite hook-up socket of the campsite power bollard with the plug of the campsite power supply device inserted in and electrically coupled to the campsite hook-up socket.
  13. 13. A campsite electricity supply, the campsite electricity supply comprising: an electrical supply cable; a plurality of sockets coupled to the cable, each socket comprising a plurality of holes in a fixed arrangement; and one or more campsite power supply devices according to any preceding claim, each campsite power supply device being electrically coupled to a respective one of the sockets.
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