WO2010062156A1 - Light attenuator - Google Patents

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WO2010062156A1
WO2010062156A1 PCT/MX2009/000095 MX2009000095W WO2010062156A1 WO 2010062156 A1 WO2010062156 A1 WO 2010062156A1 MX 2009000095 W MX2009000095 W MX 2009000095W WO 2010062156 A1 WO2010062156 A1 WO 2010062156A1
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Fernando ANTUÑANO SAN MARTÍN
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    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B39/00—Circuit arrangements or apparatus for operating incandescent light sources
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    • H05B39/08—Controlling by shifting phase of trigger voltage applied to gas-filled controlling tubes also in controlled semiconductor devices
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    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B47/00—Circuit arrangements for operating light sources in general, i.e. where the type of light source is not relevant
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    • H05B47/16—Controlling the light source by timing means
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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  • the present invention relates to a device for dimming light in incandescent bulbs of the type screwed into a socket, with the exception of saving fluorescent lamps, more particularly it relates to an electronic device that is placed between the bulb and the socket.
  • the lighting attenuation has been sought primarily to save energy and provide more comfortable environments.
  • U.S. Patent No. 3,979,601 refers to a switch mechanism that combines a light reducer (also called dimmer) and a timer capable of turning on, off and dim the light in accordance with a switch to a certain time, where the mechanism is designed to be housed in the conventional switch boxes.
  • a light reducer also called dimmer
  • a timer capable of turning on, off and dim the light in accordance with a switch to a certain time
  • the mechanism is designed to be housed in the conventional switch boxes.
  • United States of America Patent No. 4,151,515 which refers to a load control apparatus for use in two-wire installations where the interconnection of the two cables energizes a serially connected load such as a focus;
  • the device also has means to reduce energy consumption by turning off the bulb and / or performing power cycles in certain patterns to deter theft to offices or houses.
  • the device is also placed in a conventional box for dampers and / or contacts. It is further indicated that this apparatus can replace the switch
  • a closer example to the present invention and which is considered to be the closest state of the art is United States Patent No. 6,501,237.
  • This patent refers to a dimming or dimming unit to control the energy supplied to a lamp and is adapted to connect to a bulb adapter or socket and provides a light output with a brilliance pattern.
  • a unit is provided which is adapted to connect to an incandescent bulb socket or adapter and comprises: means for providing a variant output signal during a brilliance selection cycle which is initiated by supplying power to the unit. It also provides means to store a value that represents a selected brilliance at the end of the brilliance selection cycle. The cycle ends at the end of the power supply.
  • the unit does not require wiring between the adapter and the bulb to operate. It is inserted between the incandescent lamp or bulb and the adapter as shown in Figure 1 of the present invention.
  • the unit of the patent of the United States of America No. 6,501,237 in a first mode, turns off the lamp to which it is connected, when it is outside a certain time, such as a working time.
  • the unit in a second mode, establishes an on and off pattern in order to simulate a certain activity (default pattern) within the place where the unit is installed, in order to inhibit an assault. Within this activity or pattern, automatic variation of light power is included.
  • U.S. Patent No. 4,521,843 refers to a programmable wall switch for controlling lighting times and loads.
  • the switch uses a microprocessor that is activated by means of a CD provided by the same switch, the microprocessor turns on, turns off or modifies the lighting power, has a screen to select and check the different cycles and operating parameters, the processor has the ability to simulate that someone is operating the switch. Summary of the invention
  • the present invention is not a means which simulates the occupation of the property where it is installed. They do share characteristics such as dimming the light and knocking it down to 50% after a certain period of inactivity in its use; However, the way to achieve this is not described or suggested in the documents mentioned above, in isolation or in combination.
  • the device of the present invention is a tablet encapsulated in a plastic resistant to 150 0 C degrees.
  • This electronic device is placed inside the adapter and is screwed into the bulb, leaving the device in the middle of the socket and the bulb, so it does not require a wiring for its operation. Its physical form, form of activation and placement between the socket and the focus, is quite different from that offered in any of the state of the art documents.
  • the activation of the device of the present invention is not achieved by a photocell inside or outside the device. Activation is achieved by interrupting and applying power once, twice or three times to the device, when the bulb is turned on the first time, the device allows a power of 40% of its capacity total. The second time the light is turned on, the power will be 60% and, finally, when turned on for the third time, the power will be 80%.
  • the device automatically lowers the focus power to 60% when considering that there was a forget to turn it off manually and to save energy.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic view of the device, the adapter and the focus according to its placement during operation.
  • Figure 2 is a schematic view of the electronic circuit of the tablet of the device of the present invention.
  • Figure 3 is a top plan view of one embodiment of the light dimmer envelope.
  • Figure 4 is an elevation view of the envelope without the tablet.
  • Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of Figure 3 of the device of the invention with the tablet inserted. Detailed description of the invention
  • the invention relates to an electronic device (1) that is placed between an adapter or socket (2) and a focus.
  • the device (1) is able to control the power supplied to the bulb and therefore the amount of illumination thereof.
  • the device (1) consists of a tablet (Ib) that is encapsulated in a non-conductive plastic (la) resistant to temperatures of up to 150 0 C in order to form an envelope or encapsulated (la) to contain the tablet and support the high temperatures generated by the focus.
  • the maximum operating temperature of the device is 13O 0 C.
  • the encapsulation or envelope (la) in the preferred mode, and as already mentioned, is manufactured with PVC plastic; however, it can be constructed of a material other than electrically non-conductive PVC such as polyester ceramic, etc.
  • the device (1) operates on the basis of a microcontroller represented by the block (B2), which is fed by means of direct current thanks to a novel power circuit (Bl) for converting AC to CD energy.
  • This circuit (Bl) operates as follows: it receives power from the commercial 120 V voltage line, rectifies the AC to DC voltage through a bridge of diodes, resistors, capacitors and Zener diodes. Already rectified the command to block (B2) which is previously programmed to process and execute the intended functions and which are detailed below, the last component is block (b3) which represents the output of the electrical signal towards the focus.
  • the device (1) is operated by means of the existing light switch (not shown), without any wiring between the device (1), the socket (2) and the bulb.
  • the user when turning on the bulb for the first time will energize it to 40% of the nominal power of the bulb; if more light is required, it should be turned off and on again, this time the focus will be done with a power of 60%, a repeat on and off of the light will turn on at 80% of its power.
  • the waiting period between each cycle of on and off is 5 seconds, in case these operations are not performed within this period the focus will turn on at the first power, that is to say 40%.
  • Another function of the device is that after the focus is on at 80% of its power, it will automatically reduce the power of the focus to 60% after an hour of uninterrupted operation, assuming that it was omitted to turn it off and that It is not in use.
  • the electrical operation of the device (1) begins with the input of electrical energy to the contact (Jl), passes through the power source (3) that rectifies the AC current to CD and supplies the energy required by the microcontroller (2 ) and this in turn sends a trigger signal to turn off or on through the triac (Ql).
  • the alternating current will flow to the focus through the triac (Ql) and the resistance (R2).
  • the connection (RB2) of the microcontroller is connected to the triac (Ql).
  • the output of the OSC leg of the microcontroller serves to know where the electric wave goes in its sine cycle to be able to attenuate the voltage when it passes through zero.
  • the alternating electrical energy is transmitted in the form of a sine wave with 60 cycles per second (Hz), with 360 ° angular, 180 ° positive and 180 ° negative, when the wave passes through 0 (zero) voltage turns off an instant to turn on the focus .
  • the value of this shutdown moment depends on the program of the microcontroller (2), when the time between the first off and on signal is longer, there is more attenuation.
  • the device has the configuration shown in Figures 3, 4 and 5. It should be noted that the device (la) can acquire other exterior configurations such as, for example, square, rectangular, hexagonal, etc.
  • An integrated electronic printed circuit must be understood as a tablet, adapted for the work described, that is to say with adequate physical connections to make contact with the elements (PA) or (PF) or the elements between which the tablet (Ib) is interposed .
  • the envelope has a concave area (3) with the appropriate angle (see figures 4 and 5) to match the focus cap. This angle is adapted to allow electrical contact of the pole (PF) with a face or zone of contact (4) of the tablet (Ib). At the other end of the contact zone (4), a contact zone (5) is located, which makes contact with the pole (PA) of the socket or adapter (2). In the preferred mode, without the device (1), the adapter pole (PA) should make contact with the focus pole (PF). It follows that the device (1) interposes between the pole (PF) of the bulb and the pole (PA) of the socket or adapter (2).
  • the envelope (la) helps to contain the tablet (Ib), to facilitate its placement and to center it on the adapter, as well as electrically isolate it.
  • the invention also provides a method for regulating the power supply to an electrical device such as a light bulb, which translates to modifying the light intensity of the latter.
  • the method consists of turning the focus on and off consecutively either manually or automatically, within periods not exceeding 5 seconds, the method comprises: a) Switching on the focus; b) Within 5 seconds, turn it off and on; c) Again turn off and on the focus within 5 seconds after the previous step; d) The fourth time this shutdown action is repeated and the focus is on, it returns to the first mode, that is, the one mentioned in step b) above e)
  • Another modality is that after one hour of continuous ignition, the focus power is automatically reduced to 60%, if it is required to switch to another power, the procedure must be started from step a).
  • step a) the bulb is turned on at 40% nominal power
  • step b) the bulb will be turned on at 60% of its nominal power and in step c) it will turn on at 80% of its nominal power
  • step d) the intensity of the focus returns to part a) and so on.

Abstract

The invention relates to an electronic device which is inserted between a socket and an incandescent light bulb and is able to attenuate the power supplied by said incandescent light bulb. The invention also relates to a method for regulating the supply of energy from the incandescent light bulb without the need for electrical equipment for the installation thereof.

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ATENUADOR DE LUZ LIGHT DIMMER
DESCRIPCIÓNDESCRIPTION
Antecedentes y campo de la invenciónBackground and field of the invention
La presente invención se refiere a un dispositivo para atenuar la luz en focos incandescentes del tipo enroscable en un socket, con excepción de lámparas fluorescentes ahorradoras, más particularmente se refiere a un dispositivo electrónico que se coloca entre el foco y el socket.The present invention relates to a device for dimming light in incandescent bulbs of the type screwed into a socket, with the exception of saving fluorescent lamps, more particularly it relates to an electronic device that is placed between the bulb and the socket.
Se ha buscado la atenuación de la iluminación principalmente con objeto de ahorrar energía y proveer ambientes más confortables. En el estado de la técnica se encuentran diversos dispositivos comúnmente utilizados para controlar la carga hacia alguno o algunos dispositivos eléctricos, desde los reóstatos hasta los dispositivos controlados por microprocesadores .The lighting attenuation has been sought primarily to save energy and provide more comfortable environments. In the state of the art there are several devices commonly used to control the load towards some or some electrical devices, from the rheostats to the microprocessor controlled devices.
Por ejemplo, la patente de los Estados Unidos de América No. 3,979,601, se refiere a un mecanismo interruptor que combina un reductor de luz (también llamado dimmer) y un temporizador capaz de encender, apagar y atenuar la luz de conformidad con un interruptor a un tiempo determinado, en donde el mecanismo se diseña para alojarse en las cajas del interruptor convencional . Otro ejemplo lo es la patente de los Estados Unidos de América No. 4,151,515 que se refiere a un aparato para el control de carga para utilizarse en instalaciones de dos cables en donde la interconexión de los dos cables energiza una carga conectada en serie tal como un foco; el aparato además cuenta con medios para reducir el consumo de energía apagando el foco y/o realizando ciclos de encendido en patrones determinados para disuadir el robo a oficinas o casas habitación. El aparato igualmente se coloca en una caja convencional para apagadores y/o contactos. Se indica además que este aparato puede substituir al interruptor en instalaciones de dos alambres.For example, U.S. Patent No. 3,979,601, refers to a switch mechanism that combines a light reducer (also called dimmer) and a timer capable of turning on, off and dim the light in accordance with a switch to a certain time, where the mechanism is designed to be housed in the conventional switch boxes. Another example is United States of America Patent No. 4,151,515 which refers to a load control apparatus for use in two-wire installations where the interconnection of the two cables energizes a serially connected load such as a focus; The device also has means to reduce energy consumption by turning off the bulb and / or performing power cycles in certain patterns to deter theft to offices or houses. The device is also placed in a conventional box for dampers and / or contacts. It is further indicated that this apparatus can replace the switch in two wire installations.
Un ejemplo más cercano a la presente invención y el cual se considera ser el estado de la técnica más cercano lo es la patente de los Estados Unidos de América No. 6,501,237. Esta patente se refiere a una unidad de atenuación o regulación de luz para controlar la energía suministrada a una lámpara y se adapta para conectarse a un adaptador o socket de un foco y proporciona una salida de luz con un patrón de brillantez. Se provee una unidad la cual se adapta para conectarse a un socket o adaptador para foco incandescente y comprende: medios para proveer una señal variante de salida durante un ciclo de selección de brillantez el cual se inicia al suministrar energía a la unidad. También provee medios para almacenar un valor que representa una brillantez seleccionada a la terminación del ciclo de selección de brillantez. El ciclo se concluye al finalizar la alimentación de suministro de energía.A closer example to the present invention and which is considered to be the closest state of the art is United States Patent No. 6,501,237. This patent refers to a dimming or dimming unit to control the energy supplied to a lamp and is adapted to connect to a bulb adapter or socket and provides a light output with a brilliance pattern. A unit is provided which is adapted to connect to an incandescent bulb socket or adapter and comprises: means for providing a variant output signal during a brilliance selection cycle which is initiated by supplying power to the unit. It also provides means to store a value that represents a selected brilliance at the end of the brilliance selection cycle. The cycle ends at the end of the power supply.
La unidad no requiere de alambrado entre el adaptador y el foco para operar. Se inserta entre la lámpara incandescente o foco y el adaptador como se muestra en la figura 1 de la presente invención. La unidad de la patente de los Estados Unidos de América No. 6,501,237, en una primera modalidad apaga la lámpara a la cual se conecta, cuando se encuentra fuera de un horario determinado, tal como un horario de trabajo. En una segunda modalidad, la unidad establece un patrón de encendido y apagado con objeto de simular una actividad determinada (patrón predeterminado) dentro del lugar donde se encuentra instalada la unidad, con objeto de inhibir un asalto. Dentro de esta actividad o patrón, se incluye la variación automática de la potencia de luz .The unit does not require wiring between the adapter and the bulb to operate. It is inserted between the incandescent lamp or bulb and the adapter as shown in Figure 1 of the present invention. The unit of the patent of the United States of America No. 6,501,237, in a first mode, turns off the lamp to which it is connected, when it is outside a certain time, such as a working time. In a second mode, the unit establishes an on and off pattern in order to simulate a certain activity (default pattern) within the place where the unit is installed, in order to inhibit an assault. Within this activity or pattern, automatic variation of light power is included.
Finalmente, la patente de los Estados Unidos de América No. 4,521,843, se refiere a un interruptor de pared programable para controlar los tiempos y cargas de iluminación. El interruptor utiliza un microprocesador que se activa por medio de CD provista por el mismo interruptor, el microprocesador enciendo, apaga o modifica la potencia de la iluminación, posee una pantalla para seleccionar y comprobar los diferentes ciclos y parámetros de operación, el procesador tiene la habilidad de simular que se encuentra alguna persona operando el interruptor. Sumario de la invenciónFinally, U.S. Patent No. 4,521,843, refers to a programmable wall switch for controlling lighting times and loads. The switch uses a microprocessor that is activated by means of a CD provided by the same switch, the microprocessor turns on, turns off or modifies the lighting power, has a screen to select and check the different cycles and operating parameters, the processor has the ability to simulate that someone is operating the switch. Summary of the invention
A diferencia de los aparatos, interruptores y dispositivos del estado de la técnica, la presente invención no es un medio el cual simule la ocupación del inmueble en donde se encuentra instalado. Sí comparten características tales como el hecho de atenuar la luz y de abatirla al 50% después de un cierto tiempo de inactividad en su utilización; sin embargo, la forma de lograrlo no se encuentra descrita o sugerida en los documentos arriba mencionados, aisladamente o en combinación.Unlike the apparatus, switches and devices of the state of the art, the present invention is not a means which simulates the occupation of the property where it is installed. They do share characteristics such as dimming the light and knocking it down to 50% after a certain period of inactivity in its use; However, the way to achieve this is not described or suggested in the documents mentioned above, in isolation or in combination.
El dispositivo de la presente invención es una pastilla encapsulada en un plástico resistente a 1500C grados .The device of the present invention is a tablet encapsulated in a plastic resistant to 150 0 C degrees.
Este dispositivo electrónico se coloca dentro del adaptador y se enrosca en el foco quedando el dispositivo en medio del socket y el foco, por lo que no requiere de un cableado para su operación. Su forma física, forma de activación y de colocación entre el socket y el foco, es bastante diferente al ofrecido en cualquiera de los documentos del estado de la técnica.This electronic device is placed inside the adapter and is screwed into the bulb, leaving the device in the middle of the socket and the bulb, so it does not require a wiring for its operation. Its physical form, form of activation and placement between the socket and the focus, is quite different from that offered in any of the state of the art documents.
La activación del dispositivo de la presente invención no se logra mediante una fotocelda dentro del dispositivo o fuera de él. La activación se logra al interrumpir y aplicar energía una, dos o tres veces al dispositivo, cuando el foco se enciende la primera vez, el dispositivo permite una potencia del 40% de su capacidad total. La segunda vez que se encienda el foco, la potencia será del 60% y, finalmente, al encenderlo por tercera vez, la potencia será del 80%.The activation of the device of the present invention is not achieved by a photocell inside or outside the device. Activation is achieved by interrupting and applying power once, twice or three times to the device, when the bulb is turned on the first time, the device allows a power of 40% of its capacity total. The second time the light is turned on, the power will be 60% and, finally, when turned on for the third time, the power will be 80%.
Una hora después de haber estado encendido a plena potencia el foco, es decir al 80%, el dispositivo automáticamente abate al 60% la potencia del foco al considerar que existió olvido de apagarlo manualmente y para ahorrar energía.One hour after the focus has been turned on at full power, that is to say 80%, the device automatically lowers the focus power to 60% when considering that there was a forget to turn it off manually and to save energy.
Breve descripción de las figurasBrief description of the figures
La figura 1 es una vista esquemática del dispositivo, del adaptador y del foco según su colocación durante operación.Figure 1 is a schematic view of the device, the adapter and the focus according to its placement during operation.
La figura 2 es una vista esquemática del circuito electrónico de la pastilla del dispositivo de la presente invención.Figure 2 is a schematic view of the electronic circuit of the tablet of the device of the present invention.
La figura 3 es una vista en planta superior de una modalidad de la envolvente del atenuador de luz.Figure 3 is a top plan view of one embodiment of the light dimmer envelope.
La figura 4 es una vista en elevación de la envolvente sin la pastilla.Figure 4 is an elevation view of the envelope without the tablet.
La figura 5 es una vista en corte transversal tomada a lo largo de la línea A-A de la figura 3 del dispositivo de la invención con la pastilla insertada. Descripción detallada de la invenciónFigure 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of Figure 3 of the device of the invention with the tablet inserted. Detailed description of the invention
La invención se refiere a un dispositivo electrónico (1) que se coloca entre un adaptador o socket (2) y un foco. El dispositivo (1) es capaz de controlar la potencia suministrada al foco y por ende la cantidad de iluminación del mismo. El dispositivo (1) consiste de una pastilla (Ib) que se encapsula en un plástico (la) no conductor resistente a temperaturas de hasta 1500C con objeto de que forme una envolvente o encapsulado (la) para que contenga la pastilla y soporte las altas temperaturas generadas por el foco. La temperatura máxima de operación del dispositivo es de 13O0C. El encapsulado o envolvente (la) en la modalidad preferida, y como ya se mencionó, se fabrica con plástico PVC; sin embargo, puede construirse de un material diferente a PVC no conductor eléctricamente tal como cerámica poliéster, etc.The invention relates to an electronic device (1) that is placed between an adapter or socket (2) and a focus. The device (1) is able to control the power supplied to the bulb and therefore the amount of illumination thereof. The device (1) consists of a tablet (Ib) that is encapsulated in a non-conductive plastic (la) resistant to temperatures of up to 150 0 C in order to form an envelope or encapsulated (la) to contain the tablet and support the high temperatures generated by the focus. The maximum operating temperature of the device is 13O 0 C. The encapsulation or envelope (la) in the preferred mode, and as already mentioned, is manufactured with PVC plastic; however, it can be constructed of a material other than electrically non-conductive PVC such as polyester ceramic, etc.
El dispositivo (1) opera en base a un microcontrolador representado por el bloque (B2) , el cual se alimenta por medio de corriente directa gracias a un novedoso circuito de alimentación (Bl) de conversión de energía de CA a CD. Este circuito (Bl) opera de la siguiente forma: recibe alimentación eléctrica de la línea de voltaje comercial de 120 V, rectifica el voltaje de CA a CD a través de un puente de diodos, de resistencias, capacitores y diodos Zener. Ya rectificada la manda al bloque (B2) el cual está previamente programado para procesar y ejecutar las funciones pretendidas y que se detallan más adelante, el último componente es el bloque (b3) el cual representa la salida de la señal eléctrica hacia el foco.The device (1) operates on the basis of a microcontroller represented by the block (B2), which is fed by means of direct current thanks to a novel power circuit (Bl) for converting AC to CD energy. This circuit (Bl) operates as follows: it receives power from the commercial 120 V voltage line, rectifies the AC to DC voltage through a bridge of diodes, resistors, capacitors and Zener diodes. Already rectified the command to block (B2) which is previously programmed to process and execute the intended functions and which are detailed below, the last component is block (b3) which represents the output of the electrical signal towards the focus.
El dispositivo (1) se opera por medio del apagador de luz existente (no mostrado) , sin ningún cableado entre el dispositivo (1), el socket (2) y el foco. El usuario al encender el foco por primera vez lo energizará a 40% de la potencia nominal del foco; si se requiere más luz, se deberá volver a apagar y a encender, en esta ocasión el foco lo hará con una potencia del 60%, una repetición de encendido y apagado del foco encenderá al 80% de su potencia. El periodo de espera entre cada ciclo de encendido y apagado es de 5 segundos, en caso de que no se realicen estas operaciones dentro de este periodo el foco encenderá a la primera potencia, es decir al 40%.The device (1) is operated by means of the existing light switch (not shown), without any wiring between the device (1), the socket (2) and the bulb. The user when turning on the bulb for the first time will energize it to 40% of the nominal power of the bulb; if more light is required, it should be turned off and on again, this time the focus will be done with a power of 60%, a repeat on and off of the light will turn on at 80% of its power. The waiting period between each cycle of on and off is 5 seconds, in case these operations are not performed within this period the focus will turn on at the first power, that is to say 40%.
Otra función del dispositivo es que después de que el foco se encuentra encendido al 80% de su potencia, el mismo reducirá automáticamente la potencia del foco al 60% después de una hora de operación ininterrumpida, asumiendo que se omitió apagar el mismo y que ya no está en uso.Another function of the device is that after the focus is on at 80% of its power, it will automatically reduce the power of the focus to 60% after an hour of uninterrupted operation, assuming that it was omitted to turn it off and that It is not in use.
El funcionamiento eléctrico del dispositivo (1) inicia con la entrada de energía eléctrica al contacto (Jl) , pasa por la fuente de poder (3) que rectifica la corriente de CA a CD y suministra la energía que requiere el micro- controlador (2) y éste a su vez le manda una señal de disparo de apagar o encender a través del triac (Ql) . La corriente alterna fluirá hacia el foco a través del triac (Ql) y de la resistencia (R2) . La conexión (RB2) del microcontrolador se conecta al triac (Ql) .The electrical operation of the device (1) begins with the input of electrical energy to the contact (Jl), passes through the power source (3) that rectifies the AC current to CD and supplies the energy required by the microcontroller (2 ) and this in turn sends a trigger signal to turn off or on through the triac (Ql). The alternating current will flow to the focus through the triac (Ql) and the resistance (R2). The connection (RB2) of the microcontroller is connected to the triac (Ql).
La salida de la pata OSC del microcontrolador sirve para saber dónde va la onda eléctrica en su ciclo senoidal para poder atenuar el voltaje cuando pase por cero.The output of the OSC leg of the microcontroller serves to know where the electric wave goes in its sine cycle to be able to attenuate the voltage when it passes through zero.
La energía eléctrica alterna se transmite en forma de onda senoidal con 60 ciclos por segundos (Hz) , con 360° angulares, 180° positivos y 180° negativos, cuando la onda pasa por 0 (cero) voltaje apaga un instante para encender el foco. El valor de éste instante de apagado depende del programa del microcontrolador (2) , cuando sea mayor el tiempo entre la primera señal de apagado y de encendido hay más atenuación.The alternating electrical energy is transmitted in the form of a sine wave with 60 cycles per second (Hz), with 360 ° angular, 180 ° positive and 180 ° negative, when the wave passes through 0 (zero) voltage turns off an instant to turn on the focus . The value of this shutdown moment depends on the program of the microcontroller (2), when the time between the first off and on signal is longer, there is more attenuation.
En una modalidad de la invención, el dispositivo tiene la configuración mostrada en las figuras 3, 4 y 5. Debe hacerse notar que el dispositivo (la) puede adquirir otras configuraciones exteriores tales como, por ejemplo, cuadrada, rectangular, hexagonal, etc.In one embodiment of the invention, the device has the configuration shown in Figures 3, 4 and 5. It should be noted that the device (la) can acquire other exterior configurations such as, for example, square, rectangular, hexagonal, etc.
Debe entenderse por pastilla un circuito impreso electrónico integrado, adaptado para el trabajo que se describe, es decir con conexiones físicas adecuadas para hacer contacto con los elementos (PA) o (PF) o los elementos entre los cuales se interponga la pastilla (Ib) .An integrated electronic printed circuit must be understood as a tablet, adapted for the work described, that is to say with adequate physical connections to make contact with the elements (PA) or (PF) or the elements between which the tablet (Ib) is interposed .
La envolvente tiene un área cóncava (3) con el ángulo adecuado (ver figuras 4 y 5) para coincidir con el casquillo del foco. Este ángulo se adapta para que permita el contacto eléctrico del polo (PF) con una cara o zona de contacto (4) de la pastilla (Ib) . Del otro extremo de la zona de contacto (4) , se ubica una zona de contacto (5) , la cual hace contacto con el polo (PA) del socket o adaptador (2) . En la modalidad preferida, sin el dispositivo (1) , el polo del adaptador (PA) debería hacer contacto con el polo del foco (PF) . De lo anterior se deduce que el dispositivo (1) se interpone entre el polo (PF) del foco y el polo (PA) del socket o adaptador (2) .The envelope has a concave area (3) with the appropriate angle (see figures 4 and 5) to match the focus cap. This angle is adapted to allow electrical contact of the pole (PF) with a face or zone of contact (4) of the tablet (Ib). At the other end of the contact zone (4), a contact zone (5) is located, which makes contact with the pole (PA) of the socket or adapter (2). In the preferred mode, without the device (1), the adapter pole (PA) should make contact with the focus pole (PF). It follows that the device (1) interposes between the pole (PF) of the bulb and the pole (PA) of the socket or adapter (2).
La envolvente (la) ayuda a contener la pastilla (Ib) , a facilitar la colocación de la misma y a centrarla en el adaptador, así como aislarla eléctricamente.The envelope (la) helps to contain the tablet (Ib), to facilitate its placement and to center it on the adapter, as well as electrically isolate it.
La invención también provee un método para regular el suministro de energía a un dispositivo eléctrico tal como un foco, lo cual se traduce a modificar la intensidad luminosa de éste. En lo general el método consiste en encender y apagar el foco consecutivamente ya sea manual o automáticamente, dentro de lapsos no mayores a 5 segundos, el método comprende : a) Encender el foco; b) Antes de transcurrir 5 segundos, apagarlo y encenderlo; c) Nuevamente apagar y encender el foco dentro de 5 segundos posteriores al paso anterior; d) La cuarta vez que se repite esta acción de apagado y prendido el foco regresa a la primera modalidad, es decir la mencionada en el paso b ) anterior e) Otra modalidad, es que después de una hora de encendido continuo se reduce automáticamente la potencia del foco a 60%, si se requiere cambiar a otra potencia se tiene que iniciar el procedimiento desde el paso a) .The invention also provides a method for regulating the power supply to an electrical device such as a light bulb, which translates to modifying the light intensity of the latter. In general, the method consists of turning the focus on and off consecutively either manually or automatically, within periods not exceeding 5 seconds, the method comprises: a) Switching on the focus; b) Within 5 seconds, turn it off and on; c) Again turn off and on the focus within 5 seconds after the previous step; d) The fourth time this shutdown action is repeated and the focus is on, it returns to the first mode, that is, the one mentioned in step b) above e) Another modality is that after one hour of continuous ignition, the focus power is automatically reduced to 60%, if it is required to switch to another power, the procedure must be started from step a).
De esta forma, en el paso a) el foco se enciende al 40% de potencia nominal, en el paso b) el foco se encenderá al 60% de su potencia nominal y en el paso c) encenderá al 80% de su potencia nominal, y finalmente en el paso d) la intensidad del foco regresa al inciso a) y asi sucesivamente. In this way, in step a) the bulb is turned on at 40% nominal power, in step b) the bulb will be turned on at 60% of its nominal power and in step c) it will turn on at 80% of its nominal power , and finally in step d) the intensity of the focus returns to part a) and so on.

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1. Un dispositivo atenuador de luz para focos incandescentes caracterizado porque se puede colocar entre el foco y el adaptador y porque comprende un encapsulado plástico, un circuito electrónico integrado y zonas de contacto en el circuito.1. A light dimmer device for incandescent bulbs characterized in that it can be placed between the bulb and the adapter and in that it comprises a plastic package, an integrated electronic circuit and contact areas in the circuit.
2. El dispositivo de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque el circuito comprende: un circuito de conversión de energía de CA a CD; un circuito integrado (B2) programable; un bloque de salida de señal eléctrica.2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the circuit comprises: an AC to CD power conversion circuit; a programmable integrated circuit (B2); an electrical signal output block.
3. El dispositivo de conformidad con la reivindicación 2, caracterizado porque el circuito electrónico o pastilla se incrusta en el encapsulado de manera que, durante operación, la pastilla haga contacto con el adaptador y con la lámpara incandescente.3. The device according to claim 2, characterized in that the electronic circuit or tablet is embedded in the package so that, during operation, the tablet contacts the adapter and the incandescent lamp.
4. El dispositivo de conformidad con la reivindicación 3, caracterizado porque el encapsulado comprende un área cóncava (3) con el ángulo adecuado para coincidir con el del casquillo del foco y que la pastilla haga contacto eléctrico con el polo (PF) del adaptador y una zona de contacto (4) configurada para que la pastilla haga contacto eléctrico con el polo eléctrico (PF) del foco.The device according to claim 3, characterized in that the encapsulation comprises a concave area (3) with the appropriate angle to coincide with that of the focus cap and that the tablet makes electrical contact with the pole (PF) of the adapter and a contact zone (4) configured for the tablet to make electrical contact with the electric pole (PF) of the bulb.
5. El dispositivo de conformidad con la reivindicación 4, caracterizado porque el bloque de salida (b3) del circuito electrónico o pastilla comprende una resistencia y un triac y su salida se conecta al foco incandescente .5. The device according to claim 4, characterized in that the output block (b3) of the electronic circuit or pad comprises a resistance and a triac and its output connects to the incandescent bulb.
6. El dispositivo de conformidad con la reivindicación 5, caracterizado porque la envolvente tiene la forma adecuada para contenerse en el adaptador, la forma puede ser circular, cuadrada, triangular, hexagonal o poligonal .The device according to claim 5, characterized in that the envelope has the appropriate shape to be contained in the adapter, the shape can be circular, square, triangular, hexagonal or polygonal.
7. El dispositivo de conformidad con la reivindicación 6, caracterizado porque el dispositivo se coloca entre el adaptador y el foco incandescente.7. The device according to claim 6, characterized in that the device is placed between the adapter and the incandescent bulb.
8. Un método para regular la potencia de un foco incandescente que comprende: utilizando el dispositivo de la reivindicación 1, a) encender el foco; b) antes de transcurrir 5 segundo, apagarlo y encenderlo; c) nuevamente apagar y encender el foco dentro de 5 segundos posteriores al paso anterior; d) la cuarta vez que se repite esta acción de apagado y prendido el foco regresa a la primera modalidad, es decir la mencionada en el inciso b) anterior.8. A method for regulating the power of an incandescent bulb comprising: using the device of claim 1, a) lighting the bulb; b) before 5 seconds have elapsed, turn it off and on; c) again turn the bulb off and on within 5 seconds after the previous step; d) the fourth time this shutdown action is repeated and after the focus is turned on, it returns to the first mode, that is, the one mentioned in item b) above.
9. El método de conformidad con la reivindicación 8, caracterizado porque comprende el paso adicional de: e) después de una hora de encendido continuo reducir automáticamente la potencia del foco a 60%, si se requiere cambiar a otra potencia se tiene que iniciar el procedimiento desde la etapa a) . 9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that it comprises the additional step of: e) after one hour of continuous ignition, automatically reduce the focus power to 60%, if it is required to switch to another power, the procedure from stage a).
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