WO2008094940A9 - Appareil d'alimentation d'énergie - Google Patents

Appareil d'alimentation d'énergie

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Publication number
WO2008094940A9
WO2008094940A9 PCT/US2008/052354 US2008052354W WO2008094940A9 WO 2008094940 A9 WO2008094940 A9 WO 2008094940A9 US 2008052354 W US2008052354 W US 2008052354W WO 2008094940 A9 WO2008094940 A9 WO 2008094940A9
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Prior art keywords
cover
housing
power supply
powered device
externally powered
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PCT/US2008/052354
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English (en)
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WO2008094940A1 (fr
Inventor
Matthew Ward
David Main
Original Assignee
Element Labs Inc
Matthew Ward
David Main
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Application filed by Element Labs Inc, Matthew Ward, David Main filed Critical Element Labs Inc
Publication of WO2008094940A1 publication Critical patent/WO2008094940A1/fr
Publication of WO2008094940A9 publication Critical patent/WO2008094940A9/fr

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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02G—INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES
    • H02G3/00—Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles
    • H02G3/02—Details
    • H02G3/08—Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes
    • H02G3/18—Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes providing line outlets
    • H02G3/20—Ceiling roses or other lighting sets
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02M—APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF
    • H02M3/00—Conversion of dc power input into dc power output
    • H02M3/003—Constructional details, e.g. physical layout, assembly, wiring or busbar connections

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  • Figure IA shows a perspective shaded view of a power supply apparatus in accordance with embodiments disclosed herein.
  • Figure 4 shows a perspective line view of a power supply apparatus mounted or disposed within a wall in accordance with embodiments disclosed herein.
  • Figure 5 shows a perspective view of a primary component and a secondary component of a power supply apparatus in accordance with embodiments disclosed herein.
  • both, or at least one of, the first cover 111 and the second cover 121 may additionally electrically connect to the housing 103.
  • the first cover 11 1 may electrically connect to the first end 105 of the housing 103 using an electrical connector 131 ⁇ e.g., a blade connector).
  • an electrical connector 131 e.g., a blade connector
  • a blade connector is shown in the following embodiments, those having ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that any type of electrical connector may electrically connect the housing of the apparatus to the cover.
  • the first cover 111 may then electrically connect to the housing 103 of the apparatus 101, in which the power supply unit disposed within the housing 103 may then electrically connect to the first cover 111.
  • the second cover 121 may also electrically connect to the power supply unit of the housing 103.
  • Figures 3A and 3B an above transparent perspective view and a side transparent perspective view, respectively, of a power supply apparatus 301 in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure are shown.
  • Figures 3A and 3B may show an enlarged view of a first cover 311 removably securing to a first end 105 of a housing 303.
  • the first cover 311 may electrically connect to the housing 303, the housing 303 having a power supply unit disposed therein, such as by using an electrical connector 331.
  • the electrical connector 331 may have a first end 331 A attached to the housing 303 and a second end 33 IB attached to the first cover 311.
  • the first end 33 IA and the second end 33 IB of the electrical connector 331 may then electrically connect when the first cover 311 is removably secured to the first end 305 of the housing 303, thereby electrically connecting the first cover 311 to the power supply unit disposed within the housing 303.
  • the power supply apparatus may be used to supply power to an externally powered device.
  • an externally powered device will not have an internal power supply unit.
  • a power supply apparatus in accordance with embodiments disclosed herein, may be electrically connected to the externally powered device to supply power to the externally powered device.
  • electrically connect refers to the ability of one electrical device to be configured to communicate and transfer power and/or data to another electrical device.
  • one electrical device may electrically connect, with or without wires, to another electrical device (discussed more below).
  • the externally powered device may include a light emitting apparatus, in which the light emitting apparatus is disposed on the exterior of an architectural structure.
  • a portion of a housing 403 of the apparatus 401 is disposed within the wall 461, and a first cover 411 and a second cover 421 of the apparatus 401 project and extend out of the wall 461.
  • the apparatus 401 may also be disposed within the wall 461 so as to have the first cover 411 and the second cover 421 flush and even with the wall 461, or possibly have the first cover 411 and the second cover 421 recessed within the wall 461.
  • only the housing 403 of the power supply apparatus 401 is disposed within the wall 461.
  • the power supply apparatus may then connect to the externally powered device using wires and lines. These wires may then transfer power to the externally powered device from the power supply apparatus, in addition to possibly providing mechanical support. However, rather than only using wires, the present disclosure may also inductively couple with the externally powered device.
  • the primary component 571 may be disposed within the power supply apparatus, such as within the housing or either of the covers of the apparatus, and the secondary component maybe disposed within or merely electrically connected to the externally powered device. Regardless though, the power supply apparatus may supply power to the externally powered device using inductive coupling, thereby eliminating direct contact between the power supply apparatus and the externally powered device if desired.
  • the power supply apparatus may be configured to receive and/or supply data.
  • the second end 421 may be configured to receive data from a data source for the apparatus 401. This data may then be used to control, at least partially, the power supply apparatus 401, and/or this data may be transferred through the first cover 411 of the power supply apparatus 401 to the externally powered device.
  • the power supply apparatus may have a shielded section formed therein. For example, a portion of the housing may be formed with a shielded section, in which the data, when passing through the housing, may transfer through the shielded section. This may prevent any corruption of the data when within the power supply apparatus.
  • the power supply apparatus may include a wireless data transfer unit disposed therein.
  • a wireless transfer unit may be disposed within the housing of the power supply apparatus, in which the wireless transfer unit may receive a wireless data signal to control the power supply apparatus and/or be used to transmit a subsequent wireless signal to the externally powered device.
  • a wireless data transfer unit within the power supply apparatus, this may eliminate any direct contact between the power supply apparatus with the externally powered device and/or the data source.
  • the power supply apparatus is electrically rated, such as electrically tested and approved. Assuming the housing is electrically rated, the power supply apparatus may be more safely used to supply power to an externally powered device, such as by reducing the risk of over heating, or of causing damage to either of the power supply apparatus, the externally powered device, or the structure supporting the power supply apparatus. As such, the benefits of using an electrically rated housing may be realized.
  • the power supply apparatus may have a conduit shape.
  • the housing 103 in addition to the first cover 1 11 and the second cover 121, are conduit shaped. Having a conduit shape for the apparatus may increase the functionality and maximize the space within the apparatus, in addition to possibly providing an optimal shape for the apparatus to be integrated within an architectural structure.
  • the power supply apparatus such as a triangle or rectangle cross-section for the power supply apparatus, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
  • Embodiments disclosed herein may provide for one or more of the following advantages.
  • the present disclosure may provide a power supply apparatus that may be easily and/or seamlessly integrated with a structure.
  • the power supply apparatus may be incorporated into a wall of the structure, in which the apparatus supplies power through the wall of the structure to an externally powered device, thereby enabling the power supply apparatus to not have a large appearance to the ordinary observer.
  • the present disclosure may provide for a power supply apparatus that not only supplies power to an externally powered device, but may also provide data to the externally powered device. By supplying power and data to the externally powered device, a structure supporting the externally powered device may have fewer penetrations formed therein to assist the externally powered device.
  • the present disclosure may provide for a power supply apparatus that does not require contact with the externally powered device. By having inductive coupling and/or a wireless data transfer unit, the power supply apparatus may not have to directly contact the externally powered device, much less a power or data source that is being supplied to the externally powered device.
  • the present disclosure may provide for a power supply apparatus that supplies power to any type of externally powered device. As described above, the externally powered device may be a light emitting apparatus. However, other types of externally powered devices may be used as well. While the present disclosure has been described with respect to a limited number of embodiments, those skilled in the art, having benefit of this disclosure, will appreciate that other embodiments may be devised which do not depart from the scope of the disclosure as described herein. Accordingly, the scope of the disclosure should be limited only by the attached claims.

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  • Architecture (AREA)
  • Civil Engineering (AREA)
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Abstract

La présente invention concerne un appareil et un procédé d'alimentation d'énergie à un dispositif alimenté extérieurement. L'appareil comporte un boîtier contenant une unité d'alimentation, une première coiffe et une seconde coiffe. La première coiffe est fixée de manière amovible à une première extrémité du boîtier, et la seconde coiffe est fixée de manière amovible à une seconde extrémité du boîtier. En outre, l'appareil est configuré pour être raccordé électriquement au dispositif alimenté extérieurement.
PCT/US2008/052354 2007-01-29 2008-01-29 Appareil d'alimentation d'énergie WO2008094940A1 (fr)

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