KR101094256B1 - Convertible wall outlet - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A convertible wall outlet is provided to replace an outlet body with various types of outlets without separating the outlet body from a wall. CONSTITUTION: One or more receiving units(120) receive an outlet inlet(130). The outlet receiving unit is attached to or detached from a front unit(110) of an outlet body(100). A replaceable inlet body(200) includes a USB connector. The USB connector is connected to an electric device through a USB communication. The replaceable inlet body is attached to or detached from the receiving unit of the outlet body. The replaceable inlet body is attached to the receiving unit. The replaceable inlet body receives power inputted to the outlet body.

Description

Water polo exchangeable wall outlet {Convertible wall outlet}

The present invention relates to an outlet, and to a wall-mountable outlet that can be replaced with water polo.

In general, the outlet (outlet) is an article that allows a current to flow through the electrical appliances in various forms have been used conveniently in our lives until now.

The outlet is a wall outlet or a portable power strip fixed to the wall for use with various types of electrical equipment such as refrigerators, air conditioners, computers, rice cookers, hair dryers, toothbrush sterilizers and electric shavers. (multitap) outlets.

On the other hand, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-0635936 (document 1) installed a safety cover on the inside of the outlet in the wall-mounted outlet structure so that the plug insertion hole of the outlet can be covered with the safety cover while the outlet is not in use. To prevent it from happening.

In addition, Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 1999-0078631 (Patent 2) discloses a 220V ground outlet having a power supply function for use in a commercial building and a residential building, and a TV outlet for CATV reception using various kinds of high speed and high speed information and communication services. RJ45 type outlet for telephone or high speed and high speed data communication and ST type outlet for optical cable connection are integrated and installed in one OUTLET BOX and one FACE PLACT to install 220V commercial power in one place and high and high speed by type Disclosed is an integrated, integrated multimedia outlet for selectively using a communication outlet for communication more conveniently and more easily.

However, although outlets providing various functions have been developed, conventional multi-function outlets have a disadvantage in that they are difficult to replace according to a user's needs because their shape is fixed and manufactured. In particular, in the case of a wall-mounted outlet attached to a wall of a building, it is difficult for a general user to work because the outlet body must be separated from the wall in order to replace an outlet that is already installed with another function. In addition, there is a problem that can not meet the needs with conventional outlets if you want to change the type of outlet often.

[Document 1] Republic of Korea Patent Publication 10-0758689 Safety inside wall of the building 2006.10.12 [Document 2] Korean Laid-Open Patent Publication 1999-0078631 Integrated Multimedia Outlet 1999.11.5

It is an object of the present invention to provide a water outlet replaceable wall outlet which can be replaced with an outlet of various types without removing the outlet body embedded in the wall from the wall.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to form a receiving portion in the front portion of the outlet main body embedded in the wall so that the replacement of the water pit, and to insert the various kinds of water polo according to each function to the formed receiving portion in various forms In order to provide a wall outlet that can be provided with a replaceable wall outlet.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a water outlet replaceable wall-mounted outlet capable of external control of the outlet function by connecting the receiver for external control to the outlet capable of replacing the apparatus.

In order to achieve the above object, the water outlet replaceable wall-mounting outlet according to the present invention, in the wall-mounted outlet where the outlet body is embedded in the wall, can accommodate the outlet outlet portion detachable to the front portion of the outlet body. At least one receiving portion formed to be an opening so as to be open; And a replaceable water plunger to which a connector of an electric appliance is connected, formed on a front surface thereof, and detachable through the receiving portion of the outlet body, and attached to the formed accommodating portion to receive electric power flowing into the outlet body. It includes a main body.

In this case, the outlet body further includes at least one outlet plug portion to which a connector of an electric appliance is connected to the front portion of the outlet body.

On the other hand, the replaceable water polo main body is provided on the front portion of the replaceable water polo main body, a switch capable of turning on / off the current supplied from the outlet body to the replaceable water polo body;

In addition, in order to achieve the above object, the apparatus for replacing a water outlet-type wall embedding outlet according to the present invention, in a wall embedding outlet in which an outlet main body is embedded and installed in a wall, accommodates an outlet outlet detachable to a front portion of the outlet main body. At least one receiving portion formed with an opening so as to be able to; And a multi-national compatible water port which can be connected to a multi-national compatible connector is formed on the front surface, and is detachable through the receiving portion of the outlet body, and is attached to the formed receiving portion to receive power supplied to the outlet body. Type water polo body; includes.

In addition, in order to achieve the above object, the apparatus for replacing a water outlet-type wall embedding outlet according to the present invention, in a wall embedding outlet in which an outlet main body is embedded and installed in a wall, accommodates an outlet outlet detachable to a front portion of the outlet main body. At least one receiving portion formed with an opening so as to be able to; And a USB connector configured to be connected to an electric apparatus through USB communication on a front surface thereof, and detachable through the accommodation portion of the outlet body, and attached to the formed accommodation portion to receive electric power flowing into the outlet body. Includes a replaceable water polo body.

On the other hand, the replaceable water polo main body is provided on the front portion of the replaceable water polo main body, a recovery button for functioning to restore the power supply after the standby power is cut off from the replaceable water polo main body;

In addition, the replaceable water polo main body is provided on the front portion of the replaceable water polo main body, the status display LED to indicate whether power is supplied through the replaceable water polo main body;

In addition, the replaceable water polo main body is provided on the front portion of the replaceable water polo body, and the external receiver to support the implementation of any one or more functions of standby power setting, time setting, wired and wireless recovery and various other functions according to the user's control; The receiver further comprises a connection.

In addition, the replaceable water polo main body is provided on the front portion of the replaceable water polo main body, an automatic shut-off switch for automatically switching off the standby power by switching from the standby mode to the standby power cut-off mode by the selection of the switch; .

On the other hand, the outlet body further includes a PLC communication unit for receiving data such as standby power cut-off and recovery, integrated power, current consumption current for each outlet through power line communication with an external server.

According to the present invention, there is an advantage in that the outlet body embedded in the wall surface can be replaced with various types of outlets without separating from the wall surface.

In addition, according to the present invention, by forming an opening portion in the front portion of the outlet main body embedded in the wall so that the replacement of the water polo, and by inserting the various kinds of water polo according to each function to the formed receiving portion in various forms It is possible to provide an outlet.

In addition, according to the present invention, by connecting the external control receiver to the outlet capable of replacing the water polo, there is an advantage that the external control of the outlet function is possible.

1 is a perspective view of the water-replacement replaceable wall outlet outlet body according to the present invention.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of the water polo replaceable wall outlet outlet body and the replaceable water polo body according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a perspective view of the replaceable wall-type wall outlet outlet body and replaceable water polo body according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a perspective view of the water-replacement replaceable wall outlet outlet body and the replaceable water-repellent body according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a perspective view of the replaceable wall-type wall outlet outlet body and replaceable water polo body according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 6 is a perspective view of a water exchange replaceable wall outlet outlet body and a replaceable water main body according to the fifth and sixth embodiments of the present invention.
7a and 7b is a perspective view of a receiver for outlet connection according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 8 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the water outlet replaceable wall outlet according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 9 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a water outlet replaceable wall outlet according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 10 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a water outlet replaceable wall outlet according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

The present invention proposes a water exchange replaceable wall embedded outlet that can be replaced with various types of outlets without removing the outlet body embedded in the wall from the wall. In general, the outlet that is embedded in the wall is manufactured in a form in which the apparatus is fixed to the main body, and when using a different type of apparatus or an outlet having a different function, the outlet body embedded in the wall is removed from the wall and the outlet body The whole must be replaced. However, in the present invention, the outlet body of the outlet body can be replaced so that the outlet body of various shapes and functions can be provided without separating the outlet body from the wall surface.

To this end, the front portion of the outlet body embedded in the wall in accordance with the present invention forms a receiving portion that is open to replace the water polo, and by inserting the various types of water polo according to each function to the formed receiving portion in various forms It is possible to provide an outlet.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Hereinafter, a detailed description of a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description of the present invention, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention rather unclear.

1 is a perspective view of a water outlet replaceable wall outlet outlet body according to the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, an opening receiving part 120 into which a water outlet of various functions can be inserted is formed in the front part 110 of an outlet body 100 embedded in a wall. At this time, as shown, the upper portion of the front portion 110 forms a receiving portion 120 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the lower portion may be provided with a general outlet outlet 130, on the contrary, the general outlet on the top It is provided with a water port 130, it may be implemented to form a receiving portion 120 at the bottom.

In addition, the accommodating part 120 and the outlet outlet 130 may be formed side by side, and may be provided with only one or two accommodating parts 120 or a plurality of accommodating parts 120 and a plurality of outlet outlets. Various forms of applications are possible, such as 130. That is, the number and positions of the accommodating part 120 and the outlet outlet 130 disposed on the front part may be variously modified.

At this time, as shown in Figures 2 to 6 in accordance with the present invention by replacing the various types of water polo body 200, 300, 400, 500, 600 in the receiving portion 120 of the outlet body 100 It is possible to implement an outlet having various types of functions.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 2 to 6, the water outlet replaceable wall outlet according to the first to sixth embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the replaceable wall outlet outlet body and the replaceable water main body according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 2, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the replaceable water polo body 200 is formed in the replaceable water polo unit 210 to which a general electric cord can be connected, and the replaceable water polo body 200 is formed. By inserting into the receiving portion 120 of the outlet body 100, the upper and lower ends can be used as a general power outlet.

3 is a perspective view of a water exchange replaceable wall outlet outlet body and a replaceable water main body according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 3, as in FIG. 2, a replaceable water polo part 310 capable of connecting a general electric cord to the replaceable water polo body 300 is formed, and the replaceable water polo body 300 is connected to the outlet body. By inserting into the receiving portion 120 of the 100, the top and bottom can be used for the purpose of the general power outlet. In this case, according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the replaceable water polo body 300 further includes a switch 320, and the power of the upper replaceable water polo body 300 is turned on / off by the switch 320. / off) control is enabled.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of the replaceable wall-type wall outlet outlet body and the replaceable water main body according to the third embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4, a multinational compatible water polo unit 410 may be provided on the front surface of the replaceable water polo body 400 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. The multinational compatible water polo unit 410 provides an outlet connector that can be used in Europe, Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and other Asian and all European regions. Therefore, by inserting the replaceable water polo body 400 in the receiving portion 120 of the outlet body 100, it is possible to use the outlet according to the invention in various countries.

Figure 5 is a perspective view of the replaceable wall-type wall outlet outlet body and the replaceable water polo body according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 5, it is possible to supply power to various apparatuses by arranging connectors of various functions in the front surface of the replaceable water polo body 500 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

For example, the front surface of the replaceable water polo main body 500 has a mini USB connector 510, a switch 520, a recovery button 530, a status display LED 540, a receiver connector 550, a USB connector 560 Etc. can be provided. Therefore, by inserting the replaceable water polo body 500 into the receiving portion 120 of the outlet body 100, it is possible to supply power to a variety of mechanisms having a variety of connection means. The switch 520 functions to turn on / off the power, and the recovery button 530 functions to restore the power supply after the standby power is cut by pressing a button. The status display LED 540 indicates whether power is being supplied or cut off through the replaceable water polo body 500.

Meanwhile, the receiver connection unit 550 is an interface connected to a receiver such as FIG. 7A or 7B, and the function of the replaceable water polo body 500 is controlled by the receiver according to various functions. 7A and 7B are perspective views of a receiver for outlet connection according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7A illustrates a general receiver connected to the replaceable water polo main body 500 through the receiver connection unit 550 to support wired / wireless recovery of standby power and various other functions. FIG. 7B is a time type receiver connected to the replaceable water polo main body 500 through the receiver connection unit 550 to support standby power setting, time setting, wired / wireless recovery, and various other functions.

6 is a perspective view of a water exchange replaceable wall embedded outlet main body and a replaceable water main body according to the fifth and sixth embodiments of the present invention. 6, according to the fifth and sixth embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to supply power to various instruments by arranging connectors of various functions in the front portion of the replaceable water polo body 600.

For example, the front portion of the replaceable water polo body 600 may include an automatic shutoff switch 610, a recovery button 620, a status display LED 630, a receiver connection part 640, and the like. Thus, by inserting the replaceable water polo body 600 into the receiving portion 120 of the outlet body 100, it is possible to supply power to a variety of mechanisms having a variety of connection means. The automatic cutoff switch 610 automatically switches off the standby power from the normal mode to the standby power cutoff mode by selecting the switch.

The recovery button 620 functions to restore the power supply after the standby power is cut by pressing the button. The status display LED 630 indicates whether power is being supplied or cut off through the replaceable water polo body 600.

Meanwhile, as described above, the receiver connection unit 640 is an interface connected to a receiver such as FIG. 7A or 7B, and the function of the replaceable water polo body 500 is controlled according to various functions set by the receiver. Since the description of FIGS. 7A and 7B has been described in the fourth embodiment, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

As described above, the outlets according to the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 7. Hereinafter, a detailed configuration according to each of the fourth to sixth embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10.

8 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the water outlet replaceable wall outlet according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 8, in order to support various types of access ports as illustrated in FIG. 5, respective functional blocks should be provided therein.

That is, the outlet according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the time setting unit 801, the power supply unit 802, the water port 803, the central control unit 804, the detection unit 805, the blocking unit 806, The lead unit 807, the receiver 808, the display unit 809, the switch 810, the USB charging unit 811, and the like may be configured.

The time setting unit 801 is a block for implementing an automatic recovery function, and is responsible for setting and storing time for power supplied to the replaceable water polo body. The receiver 808 is responsible for selectively setting and maintaining an IR that can receive a remote control signal, a Bluetooth that is responsible for setting in an external device, and a time setting module that can set a time directly. The display unit 809 may include an LED indicating an operation state, a buzzer displaying a setting and a change in a set value, an LCD displaying a current power and displaying a set value.

The power supply unit 802 is responsible for supplying power to the main control unit (MCU) and each circuit. The constant switch 810 is a switch for supplying power at all times in accordance with a malfunction of a circuit and a user's use. The detector 805 detects a power value coming from the water outlet 803 and detects standby power, overcurrent, overvoltage, and temperature. The blocking unit 806 detects the set power and is responsible for blocking power inflow. The water port 803 is responsible for power transmission through the connector of each device to be connected. The lead-in portion 807 is a portion to which power supplied from the outside flows in. The USB charging unit 811 is responsible for charging a corresponding device with a USB connector connected through the mini USB connector 510 or the USB connector 560.

Hereinafter, the functions and implementation examples of each part will be described in more detail.

The central control unit 804 may be composed of a microprocessor, a memory, a thermistor, and the like, and the current state is displayed through the display unit 809 such as LCD, LED, and buzzer according to the data provided by the sensing unit 805. Expresses and determines the current blocking and recovery through the blocking unit 806 according to the current change state.

In addition, the value is stored according to the data of the time setting unit 801, and the block and recovery are performed according to the stored value. On the other hand, communication between external devices (IR, Bluetooth) is implemented in RS232, and is responsible for all settings and control of each part. The time setting unit 801 includes a memory and a timer, calculates a 24-hour time using a timer, stores a time input by a user, compares the input time with the time of the timer, and stores the data. Send to the central control unit 804. In this case, the time setting of the user may be set through an external switch, and a plurality of time settings may be implemented.

The USB charging unit 811 may be configured to include a USB charger IC, a transistor, a diode, and the like, and charge with a current of 2 A or more, check the remaining battery capacity of the external device, and overcharge, overdischarge, It may further include a function for preventing overcurrent and overvoltage.

The receiver 808 may be configured to include an IR sensor (Sersor), a switch (Switch), an LCD, a Bluetooth module, RS232, etc., and receives data transmitted from an external device or a remote controller, It transmits to the central control part 804 using a transmission means. In addition, the receiving unit 808 displays the current setting value of the central control unit 804 and the user menu on the LCD of the receiving unit 808 using RS232 or the like, and is responsible for transmitting and receiving with an external device.

The display unit 809 may be configured as an LED lamp, a buzzer, an LED display window, and the like. The display unit 809 may include a receiver 808, a detector 805, and a time setting unit 801. ) Collects data and displays collected data through LED, buzzer, LCD display for user convenience.

The power supply unit 802 may be configured as a switching mode power supply (SMPS), and converts an input AC into a DC. The direct current is converted to 5V, for example, and the operation of each circuit element of the central control unit 804, the time setting unit 801, the sensing unit 805, the display unit 809, the receiving unit 808, and the blocking unit 806 is performed. Supply power to each unit.

The switch 810 always uses a standardized AC component, and may use the alternating current without using a current according to the control of the central control unit 804 according to a defect, malfunction, or user's selection.

The sensing unit 805 may include a current control sensor, a transistor, a thermistor, and the like, and measure the incoming alternating current in the current sensor to provide the amount of current overcurrent and overvoltage to the central controller 804. The thermistor measures the temperature flowing in the pattern and transmits data to the central control unit 804 to protect circuit elements from fire protection and overheating.

The blocking unit 806 may include a relay, a transistor, and the like, and compares data sensed by the detecting unit 805 with data set in the central control unit 804 to block or restore alternating current. The water polo unit 803 serves to deliver the controlled alternating current to the second water polo, and the inlet unit 807 serves to deliver the first input exchange to the first water polo (replaceable water polo).

9 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the water outlet replaceable wall outlet according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 9, since the USB outlets 510 and 560 are omitted in the fourth embodiment, the outlet according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention has the same configuration except for the US USB charging unit 811 in FIG. 8. And function.

In the meantime, since the standby power is automatically shut off according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, when the connected device is not in the standby state, the sensing unit 805 detects the standby power, Automatic blocking through the blocking unit 806.

In addition, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, when the automatic shut-off for the continuous power or the standby power is selected through the automatic shut-off switch 610, the continuous power or the standby power according to the selection of the automatic shut-off switch 610. Will be automatically blocked as described above.

Fig. 10 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the water outlet replaceable wall outlet according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 10, the outlet according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention further provides a central control function using PLC communication by adding a power line control (PLC) communication unit 1000 in the fifth embodiment of FIG. 9. can do.

That is, the power line communication is performed through the PLC communication unit 1000, and the power of the outlet can be centrally controlled by receiving a control signal from a computer terminal or a server (not shown) in the center. The PLC communication unit 1000 may be configured as a serialized IC (Serialize IC) and the PLC communication module, and the Ethernet communication with the external server, the standby power cut off and recovery for each server and each outlet, integrated power, current Data such as current consumption can be transmitted to and received from the central control unit 804 and controlled for each apparatus.

Although not shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, in the fifth and sixth embodiments, receiver connection parts 550 and 640 are further provided as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, and FIGS. 7A and 7B. External control is possible by connecting to the external control receiver shown.

While the embodiments of the present invention have been described with respect to specific embodiments, various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined not only by the appended claims, but also by the equivalents of the claims.

100: outlet body 110: front portion
120: receiver 130: outlet outlet
200, 300, 400, 500, 600: Replaceable water polo main body
210, 310: replaceable water polo 320, 520: switch
410: Multinational compatible water polo 510: Mini USB connector
530, 620: recovery button 540, 630: status display LED
550, 640: Receiver connection 560: USB connector
610: automatic shutoff switch 801: time setting unit
802: power supply section 803: water polo section
804: central control unit 805: detection unit
806: breaker 807: lead-in
808: receiving unit 809: display unit
810: Always switch 811: USB charging unit
1000: PLC communication unit

Claims (12)

delete delete delete delete delete In the wall outlet, the outlet body is embedded in the wall,
At least one accommodating portion formed as an opening for accommodating a detachable outlet outlet on a front portion of the outlet body; And
USB connector that can be connected to the electric appliance through the USB communication is formed on the front, removable through the receiving portion of the outlet body, the replacement is attached to the formed receiving portion receives the power supplied to the outlet body replacement A water polo body;
The replaceable water polo body,
A receiver connection unit provided at a front portion of the replaceable water polo main body, and connected to an external receiver supporting at least one function among standby power setting, time setting, wired / wireless recovery, and various other functions according to a user's control; And
It is provided on the front portion of the replaceable water polo main body, an automatic shut-off switch for automatically switching off the standby power by switching from the standby mode to the standby power cut-off mode by the selection of a switch;
The outlet body,
Water outlet replacement wall embedded outlet further comprising; PLC communication unit for receiving data such as standby power off and recovery, accumulated power, current consumption current for each outlet through power line communication with an external server.
The method of claim 6, wherein the outlet body,
And at least one outlet outlet portion to which a connector of an electric appliance is connected to a front portion of the outlet body.
The method of claim 6, wherein the replaceable water polo body,
And a recovery button provided on a front portion of the replaceable water polo body, the recovery button functioning to restore power supply after the standby power is cut off from the replaceable water polo body.
The method of claim 6, wherein the replaceable water polo body,
And a status display LED provided on the front portion of the replaceable water polo main body to indicate whether power is supplied through the replaceable water polo body or blocked.
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