TW202040613A - Improvements in circuit identification on wall mounted electrical outlets and switch plates - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is an electrical system comprising a base unit for connection to a source of mains power and for mounting to a surface; and a cover unit for connection to the base unit. A circuit identification region for receiving a circuit identification is provided and the circuit identification region is recessed. Also disclosed are a grid plate and a face plate comprising the recessed circuit identification region. The invention provides the advantage of protecting the circuit identification from accidental removal.

Description

Improvement of circuit identification on wall-mounted electrical sockets and switch boards

This application is about providing circuit identification for electrical sockets or switches. priority

This application claims the priority of the Australian Provisional Patent Application No. 2018904908 filed on December 21, 2018.

The entire content of this priority application is incorporated herein by reference. Incorporated by reference

This application is related to the following Australian patent applications: -Australian Patent Application No. 2015275225, titled "Electrical System, Apparatus and Method (Electrical System, Apparatus and Method)"; -Australian Patent Application No. 2015275227, titled "Assembly, System and Method (Assembly, System and Method)"; -Australian Patent Application No. 2015275234, titled "Push Button Switch, and Operational Part"; -Australian Patent Application No. 2015275233, titled "Switch Assembly with Rotatable Operational Part"; -Australian Patent Application No. 2015221512, titled "Electrical Outlet and Support For Electrical Device"; -Australian Patent Application No. 2016235020, titled "Connectors For Electrical System"; and -Australian Patent Application No. 2017236025, titled "Electrical Outlet Faceplate and System". The entire contents of each of these applications are hereby incorporated by reference.

Especially in commercial buildings, it is usually necessary to clearly identify and mark power and data socket circuits.

Current systems that implement circuit identification include the application of adhesive marks printed or written thereon.

There are problems with these systems, including the fact that people and objects can touch the socket and make it easier for these marks to be damaged or peeled off over time, which makes it impossible to reliably determine the circuit identification of the socket and present an unsightly appearance .

According to a first aspect, an electrical system is provided, which includes: a base unit for connecting to a mains power supply and for bearing on a surface; and a covering unit for connecting to the base unit; wherein The circuit identification area contains the circuit identification, and the circuit identification area is recessed.

According to a second aspect, an electrical system is provided, which includes: a grid board for connecting to a mains power supply and for bearing on a surface; and a panel for connecting to a base unit; wherein The circuit recognition area of circuit recognition, the circuit recognition area is concave.

According to the third aspect, a removable substrate is provided, which is used to support circuit identification used in the electrical system of the first aspect or the second aspect.

According to a fourth aspect, there is provided a panel for connecting to a grid board, the grid board for connecting to a mains power supply and for carrying to a surface, the panel having a front surface and at least one edge inclined with respect to the front surface, wherein A circuit identification area for accommodating circuit identification is provided, and the circuit identification area is recessed.

According to a fifth aspect, there is provided a panel for connecting to a grid board, the grid board for connecting to a mains power supply and for carrying to a surface, the panel having a front surface and at least one edge inclined with respect to the front surface, wherein An aperture is provided for allowing visual access to the circuit identification area provided on a part of the grid plate when the panel is connected to the grid plate.

According to a sixth aspect, there is provided a grid board for connecting to a mains power supply and for carrying on a surface, and for accommodating a panel. The grid board includes a circuit identification area for accommodating and fixing circuit identification.

In one aspect described herein, a base unit 100 for carrying on a surface and electrically connected to a mains or power supply is provided. FIG. 1A shows a front perspective view of a general specific example of the base unit 100 and FIG. 1B shows a rear perspective view of the base unit 100 of FIG. 1A. In one aspect, the base unit 100 includes a carrying area 110 for carrying the base unit 100 to the surface. In some specific examples, the surface is a wall. In some other specific examples, the surface is a floor. In some other specific examples, the surface is the wall of a box or other housing. In other specific examples, the surface is a frame for supporting the base unit.

In some specific examples, the carrying area 110 itself is a surface that will contact the surface on which the base unit 100 is carried. In other specific examples, the bearing area 110 is a plug, a tab, or other connectors.

As shown in FIG. 1A, the base unit 100 also includes a base connector 120 for connecting the base unit to the cover unit 200 as will be described in more detail below. The base connector 120 is generally shown in FIG. 1A, but may be presented in any form that allows the cover unit 200 to be connected to the base unit 100. Such forms include recesses for receiving protrusions from the covering unit, protrusions for receiving in corresponding recesses in the covering unit, clamping arrangements, or magnets for attracting and fixing the area of the covering unit. In other specific examples, the base connector is an adhesive, or a loop-hook connector, such as a product sold by Velcro Industries B.V. under the trademark Velcro®. In this specific example, the base connector 120 may be a loop component or a hook component of the connector.

The base unit 100 also includes a base power input terminal 130 for electrically connecting the base unit 100 to a power supply or a commercial power supply. In some countries, commercial power or power supply is provided as an alternating current (AC) of an electrical signal of approximately 240 V (for example, between approximately 220 V and 260 V) and a frequency of approximately 50 Hz. In other countries, the mains or power supply provides an AC signal between approximately 100 V and 130 V. Some systems use a frequency of about 50 Hz, while other systems use a frequency of about 60 Hz. Some power supply systems are single-phase and others can be three-phase. It will be understood that any power that will be considered as power supply or utility power can be used.

In some specific examples, the base unit 100 will also include a base power output terminal 150 (see FIG. 1A) to provide output power to the cover unit 200 when the cover unit 200 is connected to the base unit 100.

The base power output terminal 150 can be provided in any suitable manner, including a direct plug/socket configuration with a recess provided in the base unit 100, thereby generating a corresponding conduction to the cover unit power input terminal 210 (see below) The element forms a conductive element that is electrically connected; or can be provided by a radiating element, which transmits power from the base unit 100 to the cover unit 200 through induction or other methods. An example of this specific example is described in more detail below. Any other form of power transmission can also be used.

In some specific examples, the base power output terminal 150 and the base connector 120 may be provided by the same component. In one such specific example, the connection between the cover power input end and the base power output end 150 will also provide sufficient support to fix the cover unit 200 to the base unit 100 without another additional base connector 120 or other Connection configuration.

In some specific examples, the base unit 100 will also include a power converter 140 that converts the supply input power received at the base power input 130 into an output provided by the base power output 150 Power to provide usable power to the covering unit 200 when in use.

In some specific examples, the base power output terminal 150 will be shielded or protected, so that when the base unit 100 is installed, it is not easy for a user to access electrically-live components. In some specific examples, the preset state of the power output terminal of the base is an off state and is electrically isolated from the mains or power supply and/or the output terminal of the power converter 140. In such specific examples, only when the cover unit 200 is in place, the base power socket is electrically connected to the mains or power supply and/or the output end of the power converter 140.

2 shows a specific example of the base unit 300 and the cover unit 200 connected together, where the base unit 300 is carried on a surface 40 (for example, a wall), and the mains or source power 50 is connected to the base power input 130.

In other specific examples, the base unit 100 also includes a base switch interface 160 for interfacing with the switch element of the cover unit 200 to allow the base unit 100 to activate the switch on the cover unit 200. FIG. 3 shows a base unit 100 with a base switch interface 160. In some specific examples, the base switch interface 160 is an electrical interface, such as a radio frequency (RF) receiver for receiving RF signals from a switch on the cover unit 200 when activated. In some specific examples, the base switch interface 160 is an infrared (IR) receiver for receiving IR signals from the switch of the cover unit 200. In other specific examples, the base switch interface 160 is a component of a touch switch, which is activated after the user touches or almost touches the corresponding switch element on the cover unit 200. An example of such a touch switch configuration is described in PCT Patent Application No. PCT/AU12011/001675 (published as WO 12012/083380) entitled "Touch Switch", which is incorporated by reference in its entirety .

In other specific examples, the base switch interface 160 is a mechanical interface for engaging with the switch element of the cover unit 200 or the cover switch interface, as described in more detail in Australian Patent Application No. 2015275225 previously incorporated by reference in its entirety Described.

Figure 3 shows a general representation of the components of a specific example of the switch assembly connected to the base unit 100 according to one aspect. Broadly, in this aspect, the switch assembly 500 includes two sub-assemblies as the base unit switch component 510 and the operating component 1200. As shown in FIG. 3, the base unit switch part 510 includes a functional part 1000 and a base switch interface 160. The operating component 1200 is used to be actuated by the user and used to control the functional component 1000 via the base switch interface 160, and the base switch interface 160 is used to interface the functional component 1000 and the operating component 1200.

It should be noted that the operating component 1200 is not fixed to the base switch interface 160 or the functional component 1000 and can move freely relative to it, as in the Australian Patent Application No. 2015275225 and the title "Switch Assembly, System Australian Patent Application No. 2015275227, Australian Patent Application No. 2015275234 titled "Push Button Switch Assembly and Operating Parts" and Australian Patent Application Titled "Switch Assembly with Rotatable Operating Parts" As discussed in more detail in No. 2015275233, these applications were previously incorporated by reference in their entirety.

It will be understood that there may be any combination of different operating parts 1200 and plates or cover units 200. For example, a switch assembly 500 with a small push plate 1201B can be converted into a switch assembly with a large push plate 1201B by replacing the operating part 1200 with a small push plate as described previously. In another example, a switch assembly with a round button switch can be converted into a switch assembly with a square button/rocker switch by changing the operating parts and plates. In another combination, as shown in FIG. 4, the appearance of the electrical system 300 can be completely changed by changing the existing board or cover unit 200 with a different type of board or cover unit 200'. In a specific example, the user interface 1201 may be used, or a different user interface 1201 may be used. In the example of FIG. 4, the switch interface 1201 is changed from a circular push plate 1201B to a square push plate 1201B'.

Various patterns are hereby provided to facilitate the identification of circuits used for the previously described types of power sockets and data sockets and for more traditional power and data sockets.

In one aspect, as generally shown in FIG. 5, an electrical system 300 is provided, which includes a base unit 100 for connecting to a mains power source 50 (not shown) and for carrying to a surface. The cover unit 200 for connecting to the base unit 100 is also shown, in which a circuit identification area 320 for accommodating a circuit identification 320' (not shown in this view) is provided, and the circuit identification area 320 is recessed.

The electrical system 300 may be any suitable system including power sockets, data sockets and/or switches or control units.

The fact that the circuit identification area 320 is recessed means that the circuit identification 320 ′ provided on the circuit identification area 320 is further protected and is unlikely to be removed or damaged due to passing objects that can hit the surface of the electrical system 300.

In some specific examples, the covering unit 200 is a functional unit, such as described in Australian Patent Application No. 2017236025 previously incorporated by reference. In other specific examples, the covering unit 200 is only a panel for covering the base unit or the grid plate. In other specific examples, the covering unit 200 is a combination of a panel and a functional unit.

In some specific examples, the circuit identification area 320 is provided in the covering unit 200. 6A and 6B show a specific example of this aspect, in which the cover unit 200 is provided by the panel and has a circuit identification area 320 by itself. FIG. 6B shows a side cross-section along the line AA′ of FIG. 6A, thereby showing the circuit identification area 320 therein.

In some specific examples, the circuit identification area 320 is provided on the base unit 100 and is observable through the aperture 330 provided in the cover unit 200. 7A and 7B show a specific example of this aspect, in which the cover unit 200 (in this case, the panel) has an aperture 330, as shown in the side view cross-section along the line B-B' of FIG. 7A Visible in 7B.

In such a specific example, the circuit identification area 320 can be provided on a part of the base unit 100 so as to be observable through the aperture 330 in the cover unit. Figure 8 shows a specific example of this aspect, where the covering unit 200 is provided by a panel with two apertures 330, 330' in this view. As can be seen in this view, a part of the base unit 100 shown as the grid plate 100 in this view is visible through the apertures 330, 330'. Specifically, this part is the circuit identification area 320. The circuit identification 320' can be disposed on the circuit identification area 320 by any suitable method, including direct printing, embossing, providing and applying adhesive marks on a removable label, as will be described in more detail below.

FIG. 9 shows another aspect according to some specific examples, in which the circuit identification area 320 or the aperture 330 is covered by a window 340 through which the circuit identification area 320 can be observed. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the panel 200 has two windows 340, 340'.

The window 340 may be made of any suitable material including plastic, glass, or any other transparent or translucent material, and the circuit identification area 320 is visible through the material. In some other specific examples, the window 340 may be made of an opaque material and can be removed from the aperture 330 or the circuit identification area 320 to observe the circuit identification thereunder.

FIG. 10 shows a base unit or grid plate 100 according to some specific examples used in the configuration shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. In this view, the circuit identification area 320 is shown. In this view, the base switch interface 160 as previously described is also shown.

As will be described in more detail below, the circuit identification 320' can be applied to the circuit identification area 320 in any suitable manner.

Subsequently, a grid board is widely provided, which is used to connect to a mains power supply and to be carried to a surface, and is used to accommodate the panel. The grid board includes a circuit identification area for accommodating and fixing circuit identification.

FIG. 11 shows a specific example of the panel 200 as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, and in a specific example, the panel is for use with the grid plate 100 of FIG. 10. In this specific example, the circuit identification area 320 is provided on the panel 200 as a recessed portion. As previously described, the circuit identification 320' can be applied to this area in many different ways, including in the form of an adhesive mark, direct printing or inscribing, and via a removable substrate on which the circuit identification is provided.

Subsequently, a panel 200 is widely provided for connecting to a grid board 100, the grid board 100 is used to connect to a mains power supply and to be carried to a surface. The panel 200 has a front surface 201 and at least one inclined relative to the front surface 201 In the edge 202, a circuit identification area 320 for accommodating the circuit identification 320' is provided, and the circuit identification area is recessed.

FIG. 12 shows another specific example of the panel 200 according to the aspect of FIGS. 7A and 7B. In this aspect, the panel 200 has apertures 330 (in the specific example shown in FIG. 12, there are two apertures 330). FIG. 13 shows a rear view of the panel 200 of FIG. 12, thereby showing the aperture 330. As previously described, the panel 200 according to these aspects can be placed above the grid board 100 as shown in FIG. 10 to allow observation of the circuit identification area 320 on the grid board 100.

In still other specific examples, the aperture 330 may have a window 340 inserted therein. An example of such a window 340 is shown in Figures 14A and 14B, where Figure 14A shows a front perspective view and Figure 14B shows a side view.

15 shows a rear view of the panel 200 of FIG. 13 with the window 340 inserted into the aperture 330.

As previously described, the window 340 may be made of any suitable material including plastic, glass, or any other transparent or translucent material through which the circuit identification area 320 is visible. In still other specific examples, the window 340 may be made of an opaque material and can be removed from the aperture 330 or the circuit identification area 320 to observe the circuit identification thereunder. Figure 9 shows a front perspective view of a panel according to this specific example.

FIG. 16 shows another specific example of the electrical system 300 according to another aspect. In this aspect, the circuit identification area 320 is disposed on one or more of the edges of the electrical system 300. In the example shown in FIG. 16, the circuit identification area 320 is provided on two edges. In some specific examples, the circuit identification area 320 is provided on only one edge. In some specific examples, the circuit identification area 320 is provided on three edges. In some specific examples, the circuit identification area 320 is disposed on four edges or more.

As previously described, in some specific examples, the circuit identification area 320 is provided by the recesses in the panel 200 as shown in FIG. 17 and described with reference to FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 11, for example. In some specific examples, the window 340 is disposed above the recess. In some specific examples, the circuit identification area 320 is provided on the base unit or grid plate 100 under the cover unit or panel 200, and the cover unit or panel 200 itself has an aperture 330, as shown in FIG. 18, to allow The circuit identification area 320 is observed through the aperture 330. In some specific examples, the aperture 330 is covered with a window 340, as shown in FIG. 19.

FIG. 20 shows an example of the base unit or grid plate 100 of the electrical system 300 shown in FIG. 16. In this specific example, the circuit identification area 320 is provided on the two grid edges 102. In some specific examples, the circuit identification area 320 is provided on only one edge. In some specific examples, the circuit identification area 320 is provided on three edges. In some specific examples, the circuit identification area 320 is disposed on four edges or more.

FIG. 21 shows another specific example of the grid plate 100 in the aspect of FIG. 20. In this specific example, a removable substrate or tab 400 engaged with one of the circuit identification areas 320 is shown.

In some specific examples, the circuit identification area 320 has a removable substrate fixing member 321 for connecting to and fixing the removable substrate 400. In the specific example shown, the removable substrate fixing member 321 only serves as a recess for accommodating the corresponding engaging portion 410 of the removable substrate in a snap-fit configuration. However, any suitable member that engages, connects, and/or secures the removable parts can be used, including magnetic members, adhesive members, electrostatic members, or "hook and loop" members.

In some specific examples, the circuit identification 320 ′ may be disposed on the removable substrate 400 engaged with one or more of the circuit identification areas 320. In some specific examples, the circuit identification 320' may be directly inscribed on one or more of the circuit identification areas 320, or a mark may be attached to one or more of the circuit identification areas 320, or a combination of various options.

22 shows the configuration of FIG. 21, but with two removable substrates or tabs 400 engaged with the circuit identification area 320. The removable substrate or tab 400 will be described in more detail below.

FIG. 23 shows another specific example of the grid plate 100. At this time, the window 340 is placed above the removable substrate 400/circuit identification area 320. In some specific examples, the window 340 is connected to the grid plate 100. In some specific examples, the window 340 is connected to the panel 200 within the aperture 330, and then the window 340 covers the removable substrate 400/circuit identification area 320 when the panel 200 is connected to the grid plate 100 to form the electrical system 300.

Figure 23 also shows the user interface rocker 1201. In some specific examples, such as when used in the system previously described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4, the user interface 1201 may be connected to the panel or cover unit 200 to interact with the base switch interface 160 of the grid panel. In other specific examples, when a more conventional system is used, the user interface 1201 forms part of a more traditional mechanism (such as a switch mechanism), which is itself connected to the grid plate 100, such as those familiar with the technology Understand.

Figures 24A, 24B, 24C, and 24D show the removable substrate 400 in more detail. FIG. 24A shows a specific example of a removable substrate or tab 400 that can be engaged with the circuit identification area 320 as previously described. In some specific examples, the removable substrate 400 includes one or more engaging portions 410 for engaging with the corresponding removable substrate fixing member 321 of the circuit identification area 320 as previously described. When the specific example shown here is a protrusion for inserting into a corresponding recess as previously described, any other suitable engaging member can be used, including magnetic members, adhesive members, electrostatic members or "hooks and loops" "Circle" component. In still other specific examples, the engaging portion 410 may be provided by a concave portion, and the corresponding removable substrate fixing member 321 of the circuit identification area 320 may be a convex portion.

In some specific examples, some reinforcing members may be provided, such as the reinforcing pattern 420 shown in FIG. 24B. Figure 24C shows a side view of a removable substrate or tab 400.

FIG. 24D shows a specific example of a removable substrate or tab 400 on which the circuit identification 320' is displayed. Those familiar with this technology will understand that the circuit identification 320' can be provided in any suitable format, including words such as "refrigerator", alphanumeric combinations such as "DE-17" as shown in Figure 24D, color , Pattern, or any other suitable mark that will convey the identification information of the circuit associated with the electrical system, base unit, cover unit, grid plate or panel.

In some specific examples, a set of removable substrates or tabs 400 may be provided, wherein some of the sets are of the same color and the rest are of different colors. The specific color of the tab 400 can be selected and associated with a specific circuit, and the tab of this color will be used in the electrical system 300 associated with the selected circuit. This allows the technician to identify associated electrical systems, such as power supplies or data outlets, in a quick and convenient way.

According to another aspect, a removable substrate or tab 400 is provided to allow easy by simply removing the existing removable substrate or tab 400 and replacing the existing removable substrate or tab 400 with a new one. Update specific grid plates or panels locally. If the circuit identification area 320 is on the panel 200, it is more likely to be changed than the grid plate, especially in the system as previously described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4, this is particularly applicable.

It will be appreciated that the removable substrate or tab 400 can be made of any suitable material including plastic, cardboard, metal, and wood.

In addition, the use of removable substrates or tabs 400 allows simple replacement of existing circuit identification 320' that may be damaged.

Subsequently, a method for providing circuit identification to an electrical system is also widely provided. The method includes engaging a removable substrate or tab carrying the circuit identification with the circuit identification area of the electrical system. In some specific examples, the engaging step includes using the corresponding removable substrate fixing member of the electrical system to insert the engaging portion of the removable substrate or the tab.

Figure 25 shows a specific example of an electrical system 300 including the various aspects described herein. The electrical system 300 (in this case, the power socket) includes a grid board 100 (not visible in this view), a panel 200, which includes a power socket 310 and a user switch interface (rocker) 1201 and an orifice 330 . The aperture 330 allows visibility of the circuit identification area 320 on the grid plate 100 engaged with the removable substrate or tab 400. The removable substrate or tab 400 clearly displays a circuit identification 320' in the form of an alphanumeric code "DE-17" to identify a specific circuit associated with the power socket 300.

Since the circuit identification 320' is recessed from the surface of the power socket 300, it is unlikely to be damaged. Of course, further protection can be provided by providing a window 340 in the aperture 330 in some specific examples.

Throughout this specification and the following patent applications, unless otherwise specified herein, the words "comprise" and "include" or such as "comprising" and "including" Variations should be understood as implying including the stated whole or group of wholes, but not excluding any other whole or group of wholes.

The mention of any prior art in this specification is not and should not be regarded as an admission that the prior art forms part of common common sense in any form.

Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the specific application described in its use. The present invention is also not limited in its preferred embodiments with respect to the specific elements and/or features described or depicted herein. It will be understood that the present invention is not limited to one or more specific examples described, but many reconfigurations, modifications and substitutions can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention as set forth and defined by the scope of the following patent applications.

40: surface 50: Mains/mains/source power 100: base unit/grid plate 102: grid edge 110: carrying area 120: Dock connector 130: Dock power input 140: Power converter 150: base power output 160: Base switch interface 200: Cover unit/panel 200': Cover unit 201: front 202: edge 210: Cover unit power input 300: base unit/electrical system/power socket 310: Power jack 320: circuit identification area 320': circuit identification 321: Removable substrate fixing parts 330: Orifice 330': Orifice 340: Window 340': window 400: removable substrate/tab 410: Meshing part 420: Strengthening pattern 500: switch assembly 510: base unit switch parts 1000: functional parts 1200: Operating parts 1201: User Interface/Switch Interface/User Interface Rocker/User Switch Interface (Rocker) 1201B: Press board 1201B': press board

Specific examples of the various aspects described herein will be detailed with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: [FIG. 1A] A front perspective view showing a general specific example of a base unit according to one aspect described herein; [Figure 1B] shows a rear view of the base unit of Figure 1A; [Figure 2] Shows a side view of the electrical system according to one aspect described herein; [Figure 3] shows a specific example of the base unit or grid plate and the cover unit or panel according to one aspect described herein; [Figure 4] Shows an example of the base unit or grid plate and exchangeable cover unit or panel of Figure 3 according to one aspect described herein; [Figure 5] Shows a general specific example of an electrical system including a circuit identification area as described herein; [FIG. 6A] A front perspective view showing a general concrete example of a cover unit or panel used in the system of FIG. 5; [Figure 6B] shows a side cross-sectional view along the line AA' of the cover unit or panel of Figure 6A; [FIG. 7A] A front perspective view showing another general concrete example of a cover unit or panel used in the system of FIG. 5; [FIG. 7B] Shows a side cross-sectional view along the line BB' of the cover unit or panel of FIG. 7A; [Figure 8] shows a specific example of an electrical system according to an aspect, in which the aperture is in the cover unit or panel and the circuit identification area is on the base unit or grid panel; [Figure 9] shows another specific example of the electrical system of Figure 8, in which the window covers the opening of the covering unit or panel; [Figure 10] Show the base unit or grid plate of the electrical system of Figure 9; [FIG. 11] Shows another specific example of a cover unit or panel having a circuit identification area provided as a recess in the cover unit or panel; [Figure 12] A front perspective view showing the cover unit or panel of the electrical system of Figure 9; [Figure 13] Show the rear view of the cover unit or panel of Figure 12; [FIG. 14A] A perspective view showing a window according to a specific example, which is used to be inserted into the opening of the cover unit or panel of FIGS. 12 and 13; [Figure 14B] shows a side view of the window of Figure 14A; [Fig. 15] A rear view showing the cover unit or panel of Figs. 12 and 13, wherein the windows of Figs. 14A and 14B are in the aperture; [Figure 16] shows an electrical system according to another aspect, in which the circuit identification is provided on the inclined edge of the system; [FIG. 17] Shows a specific example of the cover unit or panel used in the system of FIG. 16, in which the circuit identification area is set as a recess in the inclined edge of the cover unit or panel; [Figure 18] shows another specific example of the covering unit or panel used in the system of Figure 16, wherein the orifice is provided in the inclined edge of the covering unit or panel; [FIG. 19] Shows the cover unit or panel of FIG. 18 with a window provided in the aperture; [Figure 20] Shows a specific example of the base unit or grid plate used in the electrical system of Figure 16; [FIG. 21] Shows the base unit or cover unit of FIG. 20 with a removable substrate or tab connected to one of the circuit identification area of the base unit or grid board of FIG. 20; [FIG. 22] Shows the base unit or cover unit of FIG. 20 with a removable substrate or tab connected to each of the two circuit identification areas of the base unit or grid plate of FIG. 20; [FIG. 23] Shows the base unit or grid plate of FIG. 22 with a window covering each of the removable substrates or tabs; [FIG. 24A] A front perspective view showing a specific example of a removable substrate or tab according to one aspect described herein; [FIG. 24B] A rear perspective view showing the removable substrate or tab of FIG. 24A; [Figure 24C] shows a side view of the removable substrate or tab of Figure 24A; [FIG. 24D] The removable substrate or tab of FIG. 24A showing a specific example of circuit identification thereon; and [Figure 25] Shows the electrical system of Figure 16 with the circuit identification shown.

100: base unit/grid plate

200: Cover unit/panel

300: base unit/electrical system/power socket

320: circuit identification area

Claims (31)

An electrical system including: The base unit, which is used to connect to the mains power supply and to be carried to the surface; and Covering unit, which is used to connect to the base unit; wherein, A circuit identification area for accommodating circuit identification is provided, and the circuit identification area is concave. Such as the electrical system of claim 1, wherein the circuit identification area is provided by the covering unit circuit identification area in the covering unit. The electrical system of claim 1, wherein the circuit identification area is provided on the base unit and the cover unit includes an aperture, and the circuit identification area is observed through the aperture. An electrical system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the circuit identification area is covered by a window for observing the circuit identification area through the window. Such as the electrical system of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the circuit identification area is arranged on the front surface of the covering unit. Such as the electrical system of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the circuit identification area is set on the edge of the electrical system. Such as the electrical system of claim 6, wherein the circuit identification area is arranged on the edge of the covering unit. Such as the electrical system of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the covering unit is a panel and the base unit is a grid plate. An electrical system including: Grid board, which is used to connect to the mains power supply and to carry to the surface; and Panel, which is used to connect to the base unit; wherein, A circuit identification area for accommodating circuit identification is provided, and the circuit identification area is concave. Such as the electrical system of claim 9, wherein the circuit identification area is provided by the panel circuit identification area in the panel. Such as the electrical system of claim 9, wherein the circuit identification area is provided on the grid plate and the panel includes an aperture, and the circuit identification area is observed through the aperture. An electrical system according to any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein the circuit identification area is covered by a window for observing the circuit identification through the window. Such as the electrical system of any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein the circuit identification area is provided on the front surface of the panel. Such as the electrical system of any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein the circuit identification area is set on the edge of the electrical system. Such as the electrical system of claim 14, wherein the circuit identification area is arranged on the edge of the panel. For example, the electrical system of any one of claims 1 to 3 and 9 to 11, wherein the circuit identification is set on the mark to be applied to the circuit identification area. Such as the electrical system of any one of claims 1 to 3 and 9 to 11, wherein the circuit identification is provided on a removable substrate, and the removable substrate is used to be accommodated by the circuit identification area. Such as the electrical system of claim 17, wherein the removable substrate includes a plastic tab. The electrical system of claim 17, wherein the circuit identification area includes a removable substrate fixing component for removably fixing the removable substrate. For example, the electrical system of any one of claims 1 to 3 and 9 to 11, wherein the circuit identification area includes the circuit identification. A removable substrate used to support circuit identification used in the electrical system of any one of claims 1 to 20. A removable substrate for supporting circuit identification used in the electrical system of claim 19, the removable substrate including an engaging part for engaging with the removable substrate fixing member. A panel for connecting to a grid board, the grid board for connecting to a mains power supply and for carrying to a surface, the panel having a front surface and at least one edge inclined with respect to the front surface, wherein a circuit for accommodating a circuit is provided A recognized circuit recognition area, and the circuit recognition area is recessed. Such as the panel of claim 23, wherein the circuit identification area is covered by a window. A panel is used to connect to a grid board, the grid board is used to connect to a mains power supply and is used to carry to a surface, the panel has a front surface and at least one edge inclined relative to the front surface, and an aperture is provided therein, The opening is used to allow visual observation of the circuit identification area provided on a part of the grid plate when the panel is connected to the grid plate. For example, the panel of any one of claims 23 to 25, wherein the circuit identification area includes the circuit identification. A grid board is used to connect to a mains power supply and to be carried on a surface, and to accommodate a panel. The grid board includes a circuit identification area for accommodating and fixing circuit identification. For example, the grid plate of claim 27, wherein the circuit identification area is concave. For example, the grid board of any one of claims 27 to 28, wherein the circuit identification area includes the circuit identification. A method for providing circuit identification to an electrical system, the method includes: The removable substrate or tab carrying the circuit identification is engaged with the circuit identification area of the electrical system. The method of claim 30, wherein the step of engaging includes using a corresponding removable substrate fixing member of the electrical system to insert the engaging portion of the removable substrate or the tab.

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