KR101213202B1 - Switch of button replace type - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A switch of button replace type is provided to control effectively electrical machinery by using replaces selectively a button generating a control signal. CONSTITUTION: A cover frame(110) is embedded in a wall. The cover frame comprises at least one opening part. A microcontroller is integrally equipped in an input button(120). A network connector(140) transmits a control signal generated from the microcontroller to electrical machinery. The network connector is installed on the movement route of the input button inserted to the opening part of the cover frame.

Description

Switchable Button Switch {SWITCH OF BUTTON REPLACE TYPE}

The present invention relates to a button switch type switch, and more particularly, to a button switch type switch that enables a user to DIY a switch of a function required by a user by replacing a button constituting the switch.

In general, in the case of a light switch installed on a wall of a home or office, since the power wiring is connected to the fluorescent lamp (lamp) by a wired method, the fluorescent lamp is turned on according to the on / off of the light switch. It is made to be extinguished.

Light fixtures installed in each room in a conventional building are each supplied with power through a power wiring, and are connected to each light fixture through a light switch and a power wiring, and the light fixture is turned on / off according to the input state of the light switch.

For this reason, the lighting switch is arranged one-to-one through the light fixture and the power wiring, which is accompanied by the inconvenience of changing the connection state of the power wiring whenever the lighting fixture is added or the arrangement state is changed.

In order to solve this problem, an electronic light switch (hereinafter, referred to as an electronic light switch) has been developed that can control a plurality of light fixtures with a single light switch.

As shown in FIG. 1, the electronic lighting switch is connected to an AC power source (commercial power supply) and first and second load devices L1 and L2, and a part (finger finger, etc.) of the human body H is controlled by an operation unit ( It is configured to detect the proximity to 2a and 2b and to individually control the supply of power to each of the load devices L1 and L2. Here, each of the load devices L1 and L2 is an electric device such as a lighting fixture that operates by receiving a power supply from the AC power source AC.

The electronic lighting switch 1 has a load device (3a, 3b) for detecting that a part of the human body (H) is close to the operation unit (2a, 2b) and the detection device (3a, 3b) in accordance with the detection result of the load device ( The load control circuits 4a and 4b for controlling the L1 and L2, and the power supply circuit 5 for supplying power to the detection circuits 3a and 3b and the load control circuits 4a and 4b as circuit blocks 6 are used. It is provided in one apparatus main body 7. As shown in FIG. The operation portions 2a and 2b are formed on the front surface of the apparatus main body 7, and the detection electrodes connected to the detection circuits 3a and 3b behind the operation portions 2a and 2b in the apparatus main body 7 ( 8a, 8b) are excreted.

Here, the detection circuits 3a and 3b detect the change of the electrical state of the detection electrodes 8a and 8b so that a part of the human body H is close to the operation units 2a and 2b. Such an operation portion is divided into two first and second operation portions 2a and 2b, and a first detection electrode 8a disposed corresponding to the first operation portion 2a is connected to the first detection circuit 3a. The 2nd detection electrode 8b arrange | positioned corresponding to the 2nd operation part 2b is connected to the 2nd detection circuit 3b.

Further, the first and second load control circuits 4a and 4b are connected to the first and second detection circuits 3a and 3b, respectively. Each of the load control circuits 4a and 4b is provided with a relay in which contacts ry1 and ry2 are inserted and connected to the power supply path between the AC power source AC and the respective first and second load devices L1 and L2, respectively. The power supply to each load device L1, L2 is individually turned on and off by opening and closing the relay contacts ry1, ry2 based on the detection signals output from the respective detection circuits 3a, 3b. Here, the 1st load control circuit 4a receives the detection signal output from the 1st detection circuit 3a, when a part of human body H approaches the 1st operation part 2a, and opens and closes the contact point ry1 of a relay. The second load control circuit 4b opens and closes the contact point ry2 of the relay when the second load control circuit 4b receives the detection signal output from the second detection circuit 3b when it approaches the second operation unit 2b.

As shown in FIG. 2, the contact point ry1 of the relay in the first load control circuit 4a is inserted and connected between the first load device L1 and the AC power source AC, and the second load control is performed. The contact ry2 of the relay in the circuit 4b is inserted and connected between the first load device L1 and the AC power source AC. The on-off state is switched whenever the first load device L1 approaches a part of the human body H to the first operation unit 2a, and the second load device L2 is connected to the second operation unit 2b. Each time a part of (H) is close, the on-off state is switched.

In addition, the electronic lighting switch 1 is provided with a remote control terminal 34 for connecting a signal line connected to the home server HS, and each load control circuit 4a, 4b is connected via a remote control terminal 34. New firmware is provided from the home server (HS). In addition, the electronic lighting switch 1 changes the detailed setting of the firmware according to the signal transmitted from the home server (HS).

In other words, since the electronic lighting switch 1 cannot change the detailed setting of the firmware by itself, the electronic lighting switch 1 is connected to the home server HS to change the detailed setting of the firmware through the home server HS.

As such, since the conventional electronic lighting switch 1 cannot change the setting of the firmware by itself, a request for an a / s article is required to change the firmware, or the electronic lighting switch is connected to a home server to connect the home server. It was a hassle to change the settings of the firmware.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2009-0037233 (published Apr. 15, 2009) Republic of Korea Patent No. 10-1023348 (announced on March 18, 2011) Republic of Korea Patent Registration No. 10-0402333 (2003.10.22 announcement)

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to install a PCB with a control function instead of changing the firmware menu by re-installing the power distribution facility or connecting to an external PC even when the lighting environment, such as a high frequency of use, is changed. It is to provide a switchable button switch that can reconfigure the switch suitable for the user's environment by simply replacing the physical button.

In order to achieve the object of the present invention described above, in one embodiment of the present invention, at least one opening is formed and the removable through the opening of the cover frame, the one end is inserted into the opening and corresponding to the one end An input button installed on the other end of the other end, the microcontroller being integrally provided with the input button, and generating a control signal of a preset electric device by a firmware when a signal is input from the input button, and the firmware Provides a button switch type switch comprising a PCB having a built-in memory, and a network connector connected to the PCB for transmitting a control signal generated from the microcontroller to an electrical device set in firmware.

The present invention can be used by selectively changing the button for generating a control signal for each electrical device, it is possible to efficiently control the electrical equipment by placing a switch for operating a high frequency of electrical equipment in a place close to the action radius .

In addition, the present invention can quickly perform the control of the electric device, it is configured to be selected by a control such as on / off for the electric device can be conveniently used without a separate knowledge process.

In addition, the present invention can be easily detached from the switch according to the user's selection of a button for performing a control for a specific electrical device without the help of an expert. Accordingly, the user can control the electric device required by the user in a specific place where the switch is installed, and the user can build a switch system that matches his / her life pattern.

In addition, the present invention is different from the conventional electronic switch is installed on a separate board, the input function for receiving a signal from the outside and the control function for generating a control signal of the electrical device, so that the display function and the control function is installed on a single substrate In addition, the overall volume is reduced, which not only reduces installation space constraints but also saves manufacturing costs.

Furthermore, in the present invention, maintenance costs are reduced by using a mechanical button instead of a touch panel, which is easily damaged by external shocks.

1 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a conventional button switch type switch.
2 is a schematic diagram showing a connection state of a conventional button-switchable switch.
3 is an exploded perspective view for explaining a switch button switch according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a block diagram illustrating a signal transmission system of a switch button switch according to the present invention.
5 and 6 are schematic diagrams showing the front side of a button switch type switch according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, a button switch type switch according to preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

3 is an exploded perspective view for explaining a button switch switch according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is a block diagram illustrating a signal transmission system of the button switch switch according to the present invention.

3 and 4, the button switch type switch 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may be exchanged with a cover frame 110 having one or more openings 112 formed therein, and the opening 112 may be replaced with the cover frame 110. The input button 120 coupled to the inserted state through the inserted state, the firmware is stored and configured to generate a control signal of a preset electrical device according to the firmware and the PCB (Printed Circuit) formed integrally with the input button 120 Board), and a network connector 140 for transmitting the control signal generated from the PCB 130 to the electric device 300.

Here, the electric device 300 refers to a machine and apparatus operated by electric power, and specifically, home appliances such as TV, air conditioner, audio, etc. in the home, indoor lighting such as halogen lamp, LED lamp, fluorescent lamp, incandescent lamp, and the like. , All controllers whose operation is controlled by signals such as boilers, gas ranges, doors, blinds, curtains and the like.

In addition, in order to smoothly transmit a control signal to the electric device 300 disposed indoors even when the input button 120 in which the PCB 130 is formed integrally is replaced, a plurality of electric devices connected to the network connector 140 are mutually connected. 300 should be installed with a unique ID or address assigned.

For example, when the plurality of electric devices 300 are a plurality of lamps, the ballasts installed in the lamps are given an address set to the input button 120. If necessary, the plurality of lamps may be grouped into groups so that the input button 120 may simultaneously control the plurality of lamps in groups, and may give an address for each group.

Hereinafter, each component will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

3, the button switch type switch 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a cover frame 110.

The cover frame 110 according to the present invention is to provide an external shape of the switch button switch 100, one or more openings 112 are formed to install one or a plurality of input buttons 120.

The cover frame 110 is preferably installed embedded in the wall to cover the space formed on the wall in order to install the button-switchable switch 100 like the cover of a general switch.

If necessary, the cover frame 110 may be configured to provide an appearance of the button switch switch 100 when the entire button switch switch 100 is exposed to the outside. More specifically, the cover frame 110 may be formed of a rectangular parallelepiped housing in which one surface is opened and a hollow is formed so that one or more openings 112 are formed.

In addition, the opening 112 of the cover frame 110 is formed in a shape corresponding to the outer shape of the input button 120 so that the input button 120 can be inserted. For example, when the input button 120 is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape as a whole, the opening 112 is formed to have a rectangular structure.

In addition, the cover frame 110 is formed such that the front surface of the input button 120 touched by the user while the input button 120 is inserted is exposed to the outside.

3 and 4, the button switchable switch 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes one or more input buttons 120 and a PCB 130.

The input button 120 detects a physical contact of the user and receives the user's input, and any or all of the button structures may be used as long as some or all of the input buttons move according to pressure.

If necessary, an LED light (not shown) may be provided inside the input button 120 to allow a user to determine whether the user's input signal is properly transmitted through the input button 120. Through-holes may be formed on the surface of the input button 120 so that the light emitted through the illumination is exposed to the user.

For example, the user may click the input button 120 to turn on the LED light when the first touch signal is input, and turn off the LED light when the second touch signal is input. When the user confirms that the operation of the input button 120 is smoothly performed through the blinking of the LED lights, the use of unnecessary electric device 300 can be reduced.

Since the input button 120 is a physical button, unlike a software button, since the user does not need to focus the gaze on the screen when the button is operated, the operation is simple and intuitively recognizes whether a signal is transmitted.

Meanwhile, the PCB 130 according to the present invention is formed integrally with each input button 120, and includes a microcontroller 132 and a memory 134.

The microcontroller 132 constituting the PCB 130 according to the present invention generates a control signal for the electric device 300 preset by the firmware, according to the order of the signal input from the input button 120 The control signal of the corresponding electric device 300 is generated, and the control signal is transmitted to the corresponding electric device 300 through the network connector 140. In other words, the microcontroller 132 outputs a control signal of the electric device 300 set in the firmware based on the signal received from the input button 120.

For example, the microcontroller 132 generates an ON control signal of the electrical device 300 assigned to the firmware according to the first input signal through the input button 120, and the two through the input button 120 It generates a OFF control signal of the electrical device 300 assigned to the firmware according to the first input signal.

In this way, since the information on the unique ID or address for the specific electronic device is not only input to the PCB 130, but also the control system of the corresponding electric device is established according to the order of the input signals, the PCB 130 is integrated with the PCB 130. It is possible to control the electrical device assigned to the PCB 130 only by replacing the input button 120 formed as a.

Therefore, the present invention does not need to be constantly connected to a PC or the like in order to change detailed settings of firmware stored in the PCB 130. Accordingly, the present invention can build a network without a separate wiring work for connecting the PC and button switch switch 100.

As such, the type of the electric device 300 is used by the user to control the on / off of the electric device 300 including indoor lighting or a detailed operation (for example, the brightness of the light, the intensity of the sound, the movement of the blind), and the like. When the input button 120 suitable for the functions is installed, the user can control the operation of the electric device to be used only by touching the input button 120.

The memory 134 constituting the PCB 130 according to the present invention has firmware stored therein and is connected to the microcontroller 132. As described above, the present invention incorporates firmware so that the microcontroller 132 controls the control target electric device 300 by receiving a user's touch signal on the touch screen for controlling the electric device 300.

As an embodiment, two input buttons 120 according to the present invention may be provided as shown in FIG. 5. In this case, when each input button 120 is touched, the operation of the lighting device specified in the corresponding input button 120 can be controlled. Here, each input button 120 may control operations of different electronic devices, but may control operations of the same electronic device.

More specifically, such a button structure is mainly for controlling one lighting device, the first input button 120 controls the on / off of the lighting device, the second input button 120 is A / A of the lighting device It can support V (Audio-Visual) mode. In other words, when the user touches the second input button 120, the brightness is controlled to the initial 20% brightness in order to convert the lighting brightness into the movie viewing mode, and when the user touches the second input button 120 again, the movie is viewed. Turn off the mode to control the brightness of the initial 100% brightness.

In addition, the button changeable switch 100 provided with two input buttons 120 may be used to control the operation of a single blind. More specifically, the first input button 120 controls the rise of the blinds when a signal is input from the outside, and the second input button 120 controls the fall of the blinds when a signal is input from the outside.

On the other hand, the button switch switch 100 is provided with two input buttons 120 may be used to control the operation of a plurality of lighting devices installed in a single space. More specifically, when a signal is input from the outside, the first input button 120 simultaneously controls the on / off of any first lighting device, the second lighting device, and the third lighting device, and the second input button 120. When the signal is input from the outside can control the on / off of the first lighting device, the third lighting device, the fourth lighting device at the same time.

As such, the button-switchable switch 100 according to the present invention may simultaneously control on / off of a plurality of lighting devices including one or more different lighting devices according to the configuration of the installed PCB.

As another embodiment, four input buttons 120 according to the present invention may be provided as shown in FIG. 6. More specifically, the first input button 120 controls the on / off of the lighting equipment installed in any first room, the second input button 120 controls the on / off of the lighting equipment installed in the second room do. In addition, the third input button 120 controls the on / off of the lighting device installed in the third room, the fourth input button 120 controls the on / off of the lighting device installed in the fourth room.

In this case, when one of the first to fourth input buttons 120 is clicked and then an adjustment button indicated by an arrow or the like is clicked, the intensity of illumination linked to the clicked input button 120 may be adjusted. If the input button 120 is linked to the sound device, the control button may adjust the intensity of the sound output to the sound device.

As described above, although the present invention may control a single electric device in detail through one switch, the plurality of input buttons 120 provided in the switch may be used to turn on / off the lighting device installed in two or more spaces. You can also control at the same time.

In other words, the button switch type switch 100 according to the present invention can control a plurality of electrical devices installed in different spaces in one place according to the configuration of the PCB installed.

3 and 4, the button switch switch 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a network connector 140.

The network connector 140 connects the button switch switch 100 to the individual electric device 300 in a wired or wireless communication manner, and connects the control signal generated from the microcontroller 132 to the PCB 130. It transmits to the electric device 300 through a network. To this end, the network connector 140 is connected to a network. In this case, when a separate network network is not installed inside the building, the network connector 140 may be electrically connected to an individual electric device 300 requiring electrical control.

The network 200 is preferably wired, but may use wireless communication. At this time, the communication method may be a CAN communication, RS485 communication, RS232 communication, TCP / IP method and the like.

If necessary, the network connector 140 may use its own network 200, but may also be connected to the home automation controller to use a network connected to the home automation controller.

Meanwhile, any one of a digital addressable lighting interface (DALI), a digital signal interface (DSI), a digital multiplex (DMX), and 1-10V is provided between the network connector 140 and the individual electric device 300 connected through the network 200. One communication control method can be used. For example, in the case of a lamp as an electric device, the lamp may include a ballast for DALI, DSI, DMX, and 1-10V.

The network connector 140 is an PCB 112 which is integrally provided inside the input button 120 when the input button 120 is inserted into the opening 112 of the cover frame 110 and the interpolation of the input button 120 is completed. 130 may be installed on the movement path of the input button 120 inserted into the cover frame 110 to be automatically connected.

The network connector 140 may be connected to a plurality of electronic devices (eg, lighting devices) installed in a single space according to an initial design purpose, and lighting devices (eg, lighting devices) installed in individual spaces. Can also be connected.

In the conventional electronic switch, the microcontroller 132 and the firmware are installed on different boards, whereas the button switch type switch 100 according to the present invention is separate because the microcontroller 132 and the firmware are installed on a single board. No control device is required. In addition, in the present invention, since the firmware for the communication control for the different electrical devices is stored for each input button 120, the other electrical device as a switch installed in the same position only by replacing the use of the input button 120 Communication control is possible.

In other words, the present invention can combine the configuration of the input button 120 according to the user's taste, it is excellent in the freedom of selection of the electrical device that can control the communication.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. It can be understood that it is possible.

100: switch button switch 110: cover frame
112: opening 120: input button
130: PCB 132: microcontroller
134: memory 140: network connector
200: network 300: electrical equipment

Claims (8)

A cover frame having one or more openings formed therein and embedded in a wall;
An input button detachable through an opening of the cover frame and having one end inserted into the opening and the other end corresponding to the one end seated in the opening;
A microcontroller integrally provided in the input button and configured to generate a control signal of an electric device preset by firmware when a signal is input from the input button, and a PCB on which a memory in which the firmware is embedded is mounted; And
An input button connected to the PCB to transmit the control signal generated from the microcontroller to the electrical device set in the firmware, the input button inserted into the opening of the cover frame to be automatically connected to the PCB of the input button inserted into the opening of the cover frame Button switch type switch including a network connector is installed on the movement path of the. The button switch type switch according to claim 1, wherein the communication control method used between the network connector and the electrical device is one of DALI, DSI, DMX, and 1-10V. delete delete delete The method of claim 1,
The network connector is connected to a plurality of lighting devices installed in a single space, the input button is composed of a plurality,
PCB of each input button button switch type switch, characterized in that configured to simultaneously control the on / off of a plurality of lighting devices including one or more different lighting devices. The method of claim 1,
The network connector is connected to a lighting device installed in each space, the input button is composed of a plurality,
PCB of each input button button switch type switch, characterized in that configured to simultaneously control the on / off of the lighting device installed in more than one space. A cover frame composed of a rectangular parallelepiped housing open at one side in a state in which one or more openings are formed and a hollow formed therein;
An input button detachable through an opening of the cover frame and having one end inserted into the opening and the other end corresponding to the one end seated in the opening;
A microcontroller integrally provided in the input button and configured to generate a control signal of an electric device preset by firmware when a signal is input from the input button, and a PCB on which a memory in which the firmware is embedded is mounted; And
An input button connected to the PCB to transmit the control signal generated from the microcontroller to the electrical device set in the firmware, the input button inserted into the opening of the cover frame to be automatically connected to the PCB of the input button inserted into the opening of the cover frame Button switch type switch including a network connector is installed on the movement path of the.

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