WO2019169606A1

WO2019169606A1 - Smart socket, and smart socket assembly

Info

Publication number: WO2019169606A1
Application number: PCT/CN2018/078428
Authority: WO
Inventors: 董学章
Original assignee: 董学章
Priority date: 2018-03-08
Filing date: 2018-03-08
Publication date: 2019-09-12

Abstract

A smart socket (100, 300), and a smart socket assembly. The smart socket (100, 300) comprises: a status detection device (1) for detecting status information of the smart socket (100, 300); a communication device (2) electrically connected to the status detection device (1) for establishing communication between the smart socket (100, 300) and another smart socket (100, 300) to acquire the status information; a processing device (3) electrically connected to the communication device (2) for processing the status information from the communication device (2), and outputting a processing result; and a control device (4) electrically connected to the processing device (3) for controlling, according to the processing result from the processing device (3), an operation state of the smart socket (100, 300). The smart socket (100, 300) can perform intercommunication to acquire information, such as a current of itself and a peer, thereby controlling the power supply at all times, and preventing tripping when apparatuses requiring a large amount of power are connected at the same time.

Description

Smart socket and smart socket set

Technical field

The present invention relates to a socket, and in particular to a smart socket.

Background technique

Sockets are very popular in industry and home, but they often trip due to the simultaneous access of multiple outlets to high-power appliances during use. In industrial applications, some sockets are connected with particularly important equipment. When these sockets are in use, it is not desirable to accidentally power down the outlets due to the use of other outlets.

At present, the control methods of the sockets in the market mainly fall into two categories: 1. Multiple sockets are integrated and controlled by the control module to cut or open; 2. Multiple sockets are individually controlled. However, it is still impossible to solve the overcurrent ignition trip caused by multiple sockets connected to multiple high-power devices at the same time.

Summary of the invention

It is an object of the present invention to provide a smart socket capable of regulating the on and off of respective outlets of the same group according to the overall load condition.

To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a smart socket, the smart socket comprising:

a state detecting device, configured to detect status information of the smart socket;

a communication device electrically connected to the state detecting device and configured to enable the smart socket to communicate with other smart sockets to obtain the status information;

a processing device electrically coupled to the communication device and configured to process status information from the communication device and output a processing result;

A control device is electrically coupled to the processing device and configured to control an action of the smart socket based on a processing result from the processing device.

In one embodiment, the action is energized, powered off, or maintained in an original state.

In one embodiment, the communication device is arranged to communicate status information of one of the smart outlets to other smart outlets and to receive status information from other smart outlets.

In one embodiment, the communication device of one of the smart sockets is arranged to receive status information of other smart sockets and to communicate the status information to the processing device, the processing device being arranged to be capable of accessing the communication device The status information is compared and the comparison result is transmitted to the control device, and the control device is arranged to be capable of controlling the action of the smart socket based on the comparison result.

In one embodiment, the processing device includes: a comparison unit configured to compare status information from the communication device with a preset threshold; and an output unit configured to compare the comparison units The result outputs an execution instruction.

In an embodiment, the executing instruction is to turn on the power, turn off the power, maintain the current state, or transmit information.

In an embodiment, the communication device is further arranged to receive command information from other smart sockets, and the control device is further electrically coupled to the communication device and to control the action of the smart socket based on the command information.

In an embodiment, the command information is to turn on the power, turn off the power, or maintain the current state.

In one embodiment, the status information is a current value, an on-off state, or a power value.

The invention also provides a smart socket set, the smart socket set comprising:

a plurality of smart sockets, each of the smart sockets comprising:

a communication device electrically connected to the state detecting device to obtain the state information;

a control device electrically coupled to the communication device and configured to control an action of the smart socket;

a processing device communicatively coupled to the communication device of each of the smart sockets and configured to process status information from the communication device and output a processing result to the communication device, and the control device is based on The processing result of the communication device controls the action of the smart socket.

In one embodiment, the processing device is arranged to be able to compare status information of the communication devices from all smart sockets and to communicate the comparison results to the control device, and the control device is arranged to be capable of The result of the comparison controls the action of the smart socket.

The present invention further provides a smart socket set having a main smart socket and a secondary smart socket, wherein

The main smart socket includes:

a first state detecting device, configured to detect first state information of the main smart socket;

a first communication device electrically connected to the first state detecting device and configured to cause the primary smart socket to communicate with the secondary smart socket to transmit the first state information to the secondary smart socket;

The secondary smart socket includes:

a second state detecting device, configured to detect second state information of the secondary smart socket;

a second communication device electrically connected to the second state detecting device and configured to enable the secondary smart socket to communicate with the first communication device of the primary smart socket to acquire the first state information;

a second processing device electrically coupled to the second communication device and configured to process the second state information and the first state information from the first communication device and output the processing result;

And a control device electrically coupled to the second processing device and configured to control an action of the secondary smart socket based on a processing result from the second processing device.

In one embodiment, the second communication device is arranged to transmit second status information of the secondary smart socket to the primary smart socket and to receive first status information from the primary smart socket.

In one embodiment, the second communication device is further arranged to receive command information from the primary smart socket, and the control device is further electrically coupled to the second communication device and to control the command based on the command information The action of the secondary smart socket.

In an embodiment, the command information is power on, power off, or hold.

In an embodiment, the second processing device includes: a second comparison unit, configured to compare the first state information and the second state information from the second communication device with a preset threshold; and And a second output unit, configured to output an execution instruction according to the comparison result of the second comparison unit.

In an embodiment, the executing instruction is to turn on the power, turn off the power, maintain the state, or transmit information.

In an embodiment, the first state information and the second state information are current values, power-off states, or power values.

The smart socket of the present invention has the following advantages:

1. The socket groups can communicate with each other to obtain information such as the current value of the other party and the other party, and control the power source at any time to avoid tripping due to simultaneous access to high-power consumers.

2. Simple structure, low cost and convenient use.

DRAWINGS

1 is a schematic structural view of a smart socket according to an embodiment of the invention.

2 is a system diagram of a smart socket set employing the smart socket of FIG. 1.

3 is a system diagram of a smart socket set in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a schematic structural view of a smart socket according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a system diagram of a smart socket set employing the smart socket of Figure 4.

Detailed ways

The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiment shown in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the invention, but only to illustrate the spirit of the invention.

In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth One skilled in the relevant art will recognize, however, that the embodiments can be practiced without one or more of these specific details. In other instances, well-known devices, structures, and techniques are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring the description of the embodiments.

Unless the context requires otherwise, the words "include" and variations thereof, such as "including" and "having", are meant to be construed as an open, inclusive meaning, that is, not limited to".

References to "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" in the specification are intended to mean that the particular features, structures, or features described in connection with the embodiments are included in at least one embodiment. Thus, appearances of the "a" or "an" In addition, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any manner in one or more embodiments.

The singular forms "a", ",",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, It should be noted that the term "or" is generally used in its meaning including "and/or" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In the following description, in order to clearly illustrate the structure and working mode of the present invention, it will be described by means of a plurality of directional words, but should be "front", "back", "left", "right", "outside", "inside" Words such as "outward", "inward", "upper", "lower", and the like are understood to be convenience terms and should not be construed as limiting words.

As shown in FIG. 1, the smart socket 100 has a state detecting device 1, a communication device 2, a processing device 3, and a control device 4. The state detecting device 1 is configured to detect state information of the smart socket, such as the current current value of the socket, the current power-on and power-off state of the socket, or the power value of the load to which the socket is currently connected. Depending on the parameter to be detected, the state detecting device 1 can be made of any suitable element known or to be developed. For example, when the state detecting device 1 is used to detect the current value of the socket, a current detecting circuit can be employed.

The communication device 2 is electrically connected to the state detecting device 1 to acquire state information of the smart socket. The communication device 2 of one smart socket communicates with the communication device 2 of the other smart sockets to transmit the respective status information to other smart sockets while acquiring status information from other smart sockets. Thus, all smart sockets in a group can obtain status information of other smart sockets. For example, the communication device 2 can be arranged to transmit the current value of one of the smart sockets to other smart sockets and to receive current values from other smart sockets. In one embodiment, the communication device 2 of a smart socket is arranged to receive current values of other smart sockets and to communicate the current values to the processing device 3. The processing device 3 compares the current values from the communication device 2 and transmits the comparison result to the control device 4. The control device 4 controls the energization or de-energization of the smart socket based on the comparison result. The communication device 2 can be further arranged to receive command information from other smart sockets. The communication device 2 is a wireless communication module. The communication device 2 can be, for example, a wifi module, a Bluetooth module, a Zigbee module, or the like.

The processing device 3 is electrically connected to the communication device 2. The processing device 3 is for processing state information from the communication device 2 and outputting the processing result. Here, the status information from the communication device 2 includes status information of the smart socket itself and status information of other smart sockets. The processing device 3 comprises a comparison unit and an output unit. The comparison unit is for comparing status information from the communication device 2, such as a current value, to a preset threshold. The output unit is configured to output an execution instruction according to the comparison result of the comparison unit. Execution instructions can be to turn the power on, disconnect the power, maintain the current state, or transmit information. The processing device 3 can be made of any suitable circuit or component known or to be developed, which typically includes a central processing unit.

The control device 4 is electrically connected to the processing device 3 and is used to control the energization or de-energization of the smart socket in accordance with the processing result from the processing device 3. When the communication device 2 is further arranged to receive command information from other smart sockets, the control device 4 can be further electrically connected to the communication device 2 and control the power-on or power-off of the smart socket in accordance with the command information from the communication device 2. The command information is, for example, to turn on the power, turn off the power, or to maintain the current state. Control device 4 can be made of any suitable control circuit or component known or to be developed.

2 shows a system diagram of a smart socket set in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Only four smart sockets are shown in FIG. It should be understood that the present application is used in any number of smart sockets to form a group. As shown in Figure 2, each smart socket communicates with all other smart sockets. Thus, each smart socket can know the status information of other smart sockets, such as whether it is currently being used, the current load power level, and the like. The control device 4 in the smart socket can control whether the smart socket is powered according to the information, thereby coordinating the operation of each smart socket, and avoiding an overcurrent trip due to the plurality of sockets simultaneously supplying power to a plurality of high powers.

One possible working process of the smart socket group is as follows: each smart socket transmits a working current value to each other at intervals (for example, 10 ms), and when each smart socket is connected with a high-power electric device, When the current detecting device of one of the sockets detects a large current that is turned on by the power device, the smart socket transmits the large current information to the communication device of the other smart socket through the communication device, and the communication device of the other smart socket transmits the large current information. To the corresponding processing device, the processing device cuts off the power supply through the corresponding control device; when the power device on the smart socket is turned off, the other smart sockets are notified to turn on the power.

FIG. 3 shows a system diagram of a smart socket set in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. The main difference between the embodiment shown in FIG. 3 and the smart socket group of the embodiment shown in FIG. 2 is that the smart socket group shown in FIG. 3 has a main smart socket 200 and a secondary smart socket 100, wherein the main smart socket Power is usually supplied to important equipment. In general, when the primary smart socket is working, the secondary smart socket is required to not interfere with the operation of the primary smart socket. That is, the over-current trip cannot be caused by the sub-smart outlet, for example, powering a high-power load, thereby affecting the normal operation of the main smart socket. Here, the sub-smart outlet can use the smart socket 100 described above. The main smart socket may include only the first state detecting device and the first communication device. The first state detecting device is configured to detect first state information of the main smart socket. The first communication device is electrically coupled to the first state detection device and configured to cause the primary smart socket to communicate with the secondary smart socket to communicate the first status information to the secondary smart socket. Thereby, the sub-smart outlet can process the first status information from the main smart socket and control the operation of the sub-smart socket according to the processing result, such as powering on or off or maintaining the original state. Further, the secondary smart socket determines whether the secondary smart socket is to be powered on based on the detected second state information of the self and the first state information from the primary smart socket. Here, the first state information and the second state information are current values, on-off states, or power values.

4-5 illustrate system diagrams of a smart socket 300 and a smart socket set in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention. The main difference between the embodiment shown in FIG. 4 and the smart socket set of the embodiment shown in FIG. 2 is that each smart socket in FIG. 4 cancels its internal processing device and uses a common processing device 400. Implement the same functionality. Specifically, in the present embodiment, each smart socket 300 includes a state detecting device 1, a communication device 2, and a control device 4. The state detecting device 1 is for detecting state information of the smart socket 300. The status information is the current value, the power-off state, or the power value. The communication device 2 is electrically connected to the state detecting device 1 to acquire state information of the smart socket 300. The control device 4 is electrically connected to the communication device 2 and is used to control the action of the smart socket 300.

In the smart socket group, the processing device 400 is communicably connected to the communication device 2 of each smart socket 300 and is used to process the status information from the communication device 2 and output the processing result to the communication device 2. The control device 4 controls the operation of each smart socket 300 based on the processing result received from the processing device 400 from the communication device 2.

In particular, the processing device 400 is arranged to be able to compare the status information of the communication devices 2 from all of the smart sockets 300 and to communicate the comparison results to the control device 4. The control device 4 is arranged to be able to control the action of the smart socket 300 in accordance with the comparison result.

In one embodiment, processing device 400 includes a comparison unit and an output unit. The comparison unit is for comparing the status information of the communication devices 2 from all the smart sockets 300 with a preset threshold. The output unit is configured to output an execution instruction according to the comparison result of the comparison unit. Execution commands are to turn the power on, disconnect the power, maintain the current state, or transmit information.

Processing device 400 may also be further arranged to receive command information from each smart socket 300. The control device is further arranged to be able to control the action of the smart socket 300 based on the command information. The command information is to turn on the power, turn off the power, or maintain the current state.

The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail hereinabove, but it is understood that the aspects of the embodiments can be modified, and the various aspects, features, and concepts of the various patents, applications, and publications can be used to provide additional embodiments.

These and other changes can be made to the embodiments in light of the above detailed description. In general, the terms used in the claims are not to be construed as limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the description and the claims. range.

Claims

A smart socket, characterized in that the smart socket comprises:

a state detecting device, configured to detect status information of the smart socket;

a communication device electrically connected to the state detecting device and configured to enable the smart socket to communicate with other smart sockets to obtain the status information;

a processing device electrically coupled to the communication device and configured to process status information from the communication device and output a processing result;

A control device is electrically coupled to the processing device and configured to control an action of the smart socket based on a processing result from the processing device.
The smart jack of claim 1 wherein said communication means is arranged to communicate status information of one of said smart outlets to other smart outlets and to receive status information from other smart outlets.
A smart socket according to claim 1 wherein said communication means of one of said smart sockets is arranged to receive status information of other smart sockets and to communicate said status information to said processing means, said processing means Arranged to be able to compare status information from the communication device and to communicate the comparison result to the control device, and the control device is arranged to be capable of controlling the action of the smart socket based on the comparison result.
The smart socket according to claim 1, wherein said processing means comprises: a comparing unit for comparing status information from said communication device with a preset threshold; and an output unit for The execution instruction is output according to the comparison result of the comparison unit.
The smart socket of claim 1 wherein said communication device is further arranged to receive command information from other smart sockets, and said control device is further electrically coupled to said communication device and based on said command information Controlling the action of the smart socket.
The smart socket according to claim 1, wherein the status information is a current value, an on/off state, or a power value.
A smart socket set, characterized in that the smart socket set comprises:

a plurality of smart sockets, each of the smart sockets comprising:

a state detecting device, configured to detect status information of the smart socket;

a communication device electrically connected to the state detecting device to obtain the state information;

a control device electrically coupled to the communication device and configured to control an action of the smart socket;

a processing device communicatively coupled to the communication device of each of the smart sockets and configured to process status information from the communication device and output a processing result to the communication device, and the control device is based on The processing result of the communication device controls the action of the smart socket.
A smart socket according to claim 7, wherein said processing means is arranged to enable comparison of status information of said communication means from all of the smart sockets and to communicate the result of the comparison to said control means, and The control device is arranged to be capable of controlling the action of the smart socket based on the comparison result.
The smart socket according to claim 7, wherein said processing means comprises: a comparing unit for comparing status information from said communication device with a preset threshold; and an output unit for The execution instruction is output according to the comparison result of the comparison unit.
The smart socket according to claim 7, wherein the status information is a current value, an on/off state, or a power value.
A smart socket set, wherein the smart socket set has a main smart socket and a secondary smart socket, wherein

The main smart socket includes:

a first state detecting device, configured to detect first state information of the main smart socket;

a first communication device electrically connected to the first state detecting device and configured to cause the primary smart socket to communicate with the secondary smart socket to transmit the first state information to the secondary smart socket;

The secondary smart socket includes:

a second state detecting device, configured to detect second state information of the secondary smart socket;

a second communication device electrically connected to the second state detecting device and configured to enable the secondary smart socket to communicate with the first communication device of the primary smart socket to acquire the first state information;

a second processing device electrically coupled to the second communication device and configured to process the second state information and the first state information from the first communication device and output the processing result;

And a control device electrically coupled to the second processing device and configured to control an action of the secondary smart socket based on a processing result from the second processing device.
A smart socket according to claim 11 wherein said second communication means is arranged to transmit second status information of said secondary smart socket to said primary smart socket and to receive from said primary smart socket First status information.
The smart socket of claim 11 wherein said second communication device is further arranged to receive command information from said primary smart socket, and said control device is further electrically coupled to said second communication device The action of the secondary smart socket is controlled according to the command information.
The smart socket according to claim 11, wherein said second processing means comprises: a second comparison unit for using first state information and second state information from said second communication device And the second output unit is configured to output an execution instruction according to the comparison result of the second comparison unit.
The smart socket according to claim 11, wherein the first state information and the second state information are current values, power-off states, or power values.