WO2006106310A2 - Dispositif de distribution de puissance - Google Patents

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WO2006106310A2
WO2006106310A2 PCT/GB2006/001204 GB2006001204W WO2006106310A2 WO 2006106310 A2 WO2006106310 A2 WO 2006106310A2 GB 2006001204 W GB2006001204 W GB 2006001204W WO 2006106310 A2 WO2006106310 A2 WO 2006106310A2
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power distribution
distribution device
remote control
input
electrical
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PCT/GB2006/001204
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James Dunne
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James Dunne
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Priority claimed from GB0506958A external-priority patent/GB0506958D0/en
Priority claimed from GB0515674A external-priority patent/GB0515674D0/en
Application filed by James Dunne filed Critical James Dunne
Priority to EP06726608A priority Critical patent/EP1875574A2/fr
Priority to AU2006232603A priority patent/AU2006232603A1/en
Priority to JP2008504837A priority patent/JP2008536269A/ja
Publication of WO2006106310A2 publication Critical patent/WO2006106310A2/fr
Publication of WO2006106310A3 publication Critical patent/WO2006106310A3/fr

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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04B—TRANSMISSION
    • H04B1/00—Details of transmission systems, not covered by a single one of groups H04B3/00 - H04B13/00; Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission
    • H04B1/06—Receivers
    • H04B1/16—Circuits
    • H04B1/20—Circuits for coupling gramophone pick-up, recorder output, or microphone to receiver
    • H04B1/202—Circuits for coupling gramophone pick-up, recorder output, or microphone to receiver by remote control

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  • the power distribution device comprises at least four electrical outlets.
  • the power distribution device may comprise at least five electrical outlets .
  • the power distribution device may comprise at least six electrical outlets .
  • the power distribution device comprises between 6 and 20 electrical outlets, more preferably between 8 and 16 electrical outlets and most preferably 12 electrical outlets .
  • the device may comprise between 3 and 10 sockets, preferably between 4 and 8 sockets.
  • each electrical outlet is adapted to engage a three pin plug.
  • the power distribution device comprises surge protection means operable to prevent a surge of electricity from the source of electricity being transferred to the at least three electrical outlets .
  • the surge protection means comprises a varistor.
  • the switching means is remotely controllable.
  • remotely controllable we mean that the switching means may be adapted to switch at least two of, but not all of, the at least three electrical outlets between an enabled and a disabled configuration by a user who is situated at a position remote to the power distribution board.
  • the switching means is remotely controllable by virtue of an infra red or radio frequency remote.
  • the switching means comprises signal detection means operable to detect a signal from a remote control .
  • the switching means comprises infra red or radio frequency detection means operable to detect an infra red or radio frequency signal.
  • Figure 4 shows a perspective view of an upper side of a third embodiment of a power distribution board
  • the upper of the three apertures 114 is electrically connected to "earth” and receives an earth pin of a standard plug
  • the bottom left 116 of the three apertures is electrically connected to "live” and receives a live pin of a standard plug
  • the bottom right aperture 118 is electrically connected to "neutral” and receives a neutral pin of a standard plug.
  • FIG 2 there is shown a power distribution board 202 which is similar in shape and function to the board 102 as described above. In this manner, like parts are labelled with like numerals.
  • the board 202 is different to the board 102 in that instead of a mechanical switch 126, the board 202 comprises an infrared detector 226 which detects an infra red signal provided by a remote control unit 228.
  • the infrared detector 226 is connected directly to a circuit board (not shown) .
  • the remote control unit 228 comprises cuboidal housing 230 having a button 232 on an upper face thereof and an infra red emitter 234 on a side face thereof.
  • a user presses the button 232 which causes the infra red emitter 234 to emit an infra red signal 236.
  • the infra red signal 236 is detected by the infra red detector 226 which causes the electricity supply to the outlets 110, 112 to become disabled.
  • the infra red signal 236 is detected by the infra red detector 226 which passes a signal to a microprocessor which in turn sends a signal to a transistor which activates a relay to isolate the electricity supply to outlets 110, 112.
  • a button that is desired to be programmed on the user's remote control should then be pressed to emit an infra-red signal as indicated in box 314. If the button is not pressed, a sub-routine as indicated in box 316 is activated whereby the operation may time out and re-boot as indicated in box 318.
  • the learn routine 302 may also store further templates, for example to switch further outlets on/off individually.
  • a sub-routine 326 may be activated which causes the learn routine to go back to box 322.
  • further templates may be stored by repeating the entire learn routine 302. The device may then, in use, detect on infra-red signal, match the signal to an existing template and turn on/off the associated outlet or group of outlets.
  • the infra red detector will have a raised profile adequate to receive infra red signals from any angle or via a light pipe.
  • a light pipe may be, for example, a fibre optic pipe that can relay light information from an end thereof distal to the infra-red detector of the device to the infra-red detector of the device. This will enable the infra red signal to be carried to the board, rather than directing the remote control at the board.
  • the power distribution board 402 has an upper side 404, as shown in figure 4, and a lower side 406, as shown in figure 5.
  • the upper side 404 is generally rectangular and has a central region 408 that is also generally rectangular and has two peripheral regions 410 extending from major edges of the central region 408.
  • the peripheral regions 410 are generally rectangular in shape and angled slightly downwardly from the central region 408.
  • the peripheral regions 410 have a plurality of vents 412 extending through to the lower side 406 of the board 402.
  • the central region 408 may have information such as a trade mark 414 printed, stamped or embossed thereon.
  • the interface region 416 comprises a button 418 (which corresponds to the button described above in relation to figure 3) an infra-red detector 420 and a plurality of LEDs 422 that can indicate various signals to a user (such as "learn mode activated", for example).
  • a cover portion (not shown) may be added to the device 402 to cover the infra- red detector 420 and the LEDs 422.
  • the side walls 424 extend to such an extent that the cavity 426 is deep enough to allow the side walls 424 to sit on a surface with the cavity 426 facing downward when plugs are located in the outlets 430.
  • One of the minor side walls 424a comprises a cut out section 432 to allow electrical cables access to the cavity 426 while allowing the board 402 to sit on a surface with the cavity 426 facing downward.
  • the learn routine 302 may be used with the board 402.
  • a power distribution board made in accordance with the present invention allows a user to disable the electricity supply to at least two of but not all of the electricity outlets by operating a single switch. Further, as discussed in relation to the second embodiment, the switch may be operated remotely thus alleviating the need for a person to physically contact the power distribution boards.
  • An alternative embodiment of a power distribution device allows any or all outlets to be remotely switchable by a user's existing remote control, thus removing the need for a user to have yet further remote control to operate their electronic equipment.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Computer Networks & Wireless Communication (AREA)
  • Signal Processing (AREA)
  • Remote Monitoring And Control Of Power-Distribution Networks (AREA)
  • Supply And Distribution Of Alternating Current (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention porte sur un dispositif de distribution de puissance (102) comprenant : i) des moyens de connexion (104) servant à connecter le dispositif de distribution de puissance à une source d'électricité, ii) au moins trois sorties électriques (106, 108, 110, 112), et iii) des moyens de commutation (126) conçus pour commuter au moins deux, non la totalité, des trois sorties électriques (106, 108, 110, 112) entre une configuration d'activation et de désactivation.
PCT/GB2006/001204 2005-04-06 2006-03-31 Dispositif de distribution de puissance WO2006106310A2 (fr)

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP06726608A EP1875574A2 (fr) 2005-04-06 2006-03-31 Dispositif de distribution de puissance
AU2006232603A AU2006232603A1 (en) 2005-04-06 2006-03-31 Power distribution device
JP2008504837A JP2008536269A (ja) 2005-04-06 2006-03-31 配電装置

Applications Claiming Priority (6)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0506958A GB0506958D0 (en) 2005-04-06 2005-04-06 Power distribution device
GB0506958.8 2005-04-06
GB0514867A GB0514867D0 (en) 2005-04-06 2005-07-20 Power distribution device
GB0514867.1 2005-07-20
GB0515674A GB0515674D0 (en) 2005-07-29 2005-07-29 Power distribution device
GB0515674.0 2005-07-29

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WO2006106310A3 WO2006106310A3 (fr) 2006-12-21

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US8110942B2 (en) 2006-09-25 2012-02-07 Timothy James Lindley Standby saver
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US7779278B2 (en) 2008-05-29 2010-08-17 Igo, Inc. Primary side control circuit and method for ultra-low idle power operation
US7904738B2 (en) 2008-05-29 2011-03-08 Igo, Inc. Primary side control circuit and method for ultra-low idle power operation
US7795759B2 (en) 2008-06-27 2010-09-14 iGo, Inc Load condition controlled power strip
US7800252B2 (en) 2008-06-27 2010-09-21 Igo, Inc. Load condition controlled wall plate outlet system
US7795760B2 (en) 2008-07-25 2010-09-14 Igo, Inc. Load condition controlled power module
US8853892B2 (en) 2008-10-03 2014-10-07 Access Business Group International Llc Power system
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US8446046B2 (en) 2008-10-03 2013-05-21 Access Business Group International Llc Power system
FR2943855A1 (fr) * 2009-03-31 2010-10-01 Firefly Dev Ltd Bloc d'alimentation electrique adapte pour le branchement sur le branchement sur celui-ci d'au moins un equipement audiovisuel
AU2012100197C4 (en) * 2009-06-03 2015-05-07 Embertec Pty Ltd Power sensor
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CN101938072A (zh) * 2010-09-19 2011-01-05 中山冠虹电子有限公司 智能感应式插座
WO2013160705A3 (fr) * 2012-04-27 2014-01-30 Vioearth Holdings Limited Dispositif de sécurité et/ou économiseur d'énergie
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US9665073B2 (en) 2013-11-21 2017-05-30 Tricklestar Ltd Sensor
US10372192B2 (en) 2015-11-23 2019-08-06 Tricklestar Ltd System and an apparatus for controlling electric power supply and methods therefor
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