WO2021110123A1

WO2021110123A1 - Smart wireless switch

Info

Publication number: WO2021110123A1
Application number: PCT/CN2020/133808
Authority: WO
Inventors: 江能; 吴奕涛; 孙贺军
Original assignee: 苏州欧普照明有限公司; 欧普照明股份有限公司
Priority date: 2019-12-05
Filing date: 2020-12-04
Publication date: 2021-06-10
Also published as: CN210804733U

Abstract

A smart wireless switch, comprising: a charging base (20) provided with a receiving chamber (29) and having a first electrical connector (28) extending to the receiving chamber (29) to output electric energy by means of the first electrical connector (28); and a wireless switch (10) detachably disposed in the receiving chamber (29) and having a second electrical connector (17) adapted to the first electrical connector (28) to obtain, using the second electrical connector (17), the electrical energy provided by the charging base (20). The wireless switch (10) is detachably disposed on the charging base (20). The wireless switch (10) can be used as a mobile switch when being removed from the charging base (20) and can be used as a wall switch when being mounted on the charging base (20), and obtains electrical energy by connecting the second electrical connector (17) and the first electrical connector (28), so that the application range of wireless switches is expanded, and users no longer need to replace batteries.

Description

A smart wireless switch

Technical field

The invention relates to the field of electrical appliances, in particular to an intelligent wireless switch.

Background technique

Based on the development of the smart home industry, taking lamp switches in the lighting field as an example, more and more smart lamps are controlled by smart remote switches without power line connection.

The biggest advantage of this kind of intelligent remote control switch is that it can realize the remote control of the lamp with the operator to any position. The disadvantages are: 1. It is not easy to find or lose if it is not placed in a fixed position; 2. It is powered by the internal battery button, and the user needs to open the switch device to replace the battery, which is cumbersome to operate.

Summary of the invention

In view of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is proposed to provide a smart wireless switch that overcomes the above-mentioned problems or at least partially solves the above-mentioned problems.

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an intelligent wireless switch, including: a charging base, on which a receiving cavity is provided, and a first electrical connector extending toward the receiving cavity to pass the first electrical The connector outputs electric energy;

The wireless switch is detachably arranged in the accommodating cavity, and has a second electrical connection piece that is adapted to the first electrical connection piece, so that the second electrical connection piece can be used to obtain access to the charging base from the charging base. Provided electrical energy.

Optionally, the charging base includes: a first rear seat with an opening provided thereon; and

The first PCB board assembly, the first cover plate and the bracket are sequentially superimposed on the opening of the first rear seat, and the first cover plate presses the first PCB board assembly against the first rear seat At the opening, the first cover plate is clamped and fixed to the first rear seat, the bracket is clamped and fixed to the first rear seat, and the bracket is provided with a first hole position, the first hole The bottom surface of the position is a first cover plate, and the bracket and the first cover plate form the accommodating cavity;

Wherein, the first PCB board assembly includes a first PCB board and a first electrical connector arranged on the first PCB board.

Optionally, the charging base further includes: a fixing frame on which a second hole is provided, and the second hole corresponds to the position of the first hole on the bracket, and the fixing frame is connected to the The first rear seat is clamped and fixed; and

The edge of the fixing frame is provided with a screw hole for fixing the first rear seat, the first PCB board assembly, the first cover plate and the bracket on the wall through the screw passing through the screw hole.

Optionally, the first PCB board assembly further includes a switching power supply module arranged on the first PCB board, and the switching power supply module is electrically connected to the power supply and the first electrical connector, respectively, for The AC voltage obtained by the power supply is converted into the DC working voltage of the wireless switch.

Optionally, the wireless switch further includes: a second rear seat provided with an opening; and

A second PCB board assembly and a second cover plate are sequentially superimposed on the opening of the second rear seat, and the second cover plate presses the second PCB board assembly against the opening of the second rear seat , The second cover plate is clamped and fixed to the second rear seat;

Wherein, the second PCB board assembly includes a second PCB board and a second electrical connector arranged on the second PCB board.

Optionally, a first through hole corresponding to the first electrical connector is provided on the first cover plate, and a second through hole corresponding to the position of the second electrical connector is provided on the second rear seat. The through hole electrically connects the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector.

Optionally, the first electrical connection piece and the second electrical connection piece are respectively a pogo pin and a needle seat matched with the pogo pin.

Optionally, a first powerful magnet is provided on the inner wall of the first rear seat, and two opposite side walls of the bracket are recessed inward to form a clamping block inside the bracket;

The inner wall of the second rear seat is provided with a second strong magnet, two opposite side walls of the second rear seat are recessed inwardly to form a card slot outside the second rear seat, and the card slot is connected to the card Block adaptation

The bracket is clamped with the clamping block on the second rear seat through the clamping slot to limit the adsorption position of the wireless switch on the charging base.

Optionally, the second PCB board assembly further includes a charging management chip and a power storage module provided on the second PCB board;

The charging management chip is electrically connected to the power storage module and the first electrical connector, and is used to monitor the voltage of the power storage module, and adjust the power of the power storage module according to the voltage of the power storage module. charging;

The power storage module is used to store electrical energy and supply power to the wireless switch.

Optionally, a USB interface is provided on the side of the second rear seat, which is electrically connected to the charging management chip, and is used to connect to a power source via an external power adapter to charge the wireless switch.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the wireless switch and the charging base are in a removable relationship. The wireless switch can be used as a mobile switch when it is removed from the charging base. When the wireless switch is assembled on the charging base, it can be used as a wall switch. , And at the same time, the second electrical connector is connected to the first electrical connector to obtain electrical energy, which not only expands the use range of the wireless switch, but also saves the user from having to replace the battery.

The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to understand the technical means of the present invention more clearly, it can be implemented in accordance with the content of the specification, and in order to make the above and other objectives, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and understandable. In the following, specific embodiments of the present invention are specifically cited.

Based on the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will better understand the above and other objectives, advantages and features of the present invention.

Description of the drawings

Hereinafter, some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in an exemplary but not restrictive manner with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. Those skilled in the art should understand that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the attached picture:

Fig. 1 shows a partial disassembly schematic diagram of a charging base according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 2 shows a partial split schematic diagram of a wireless switch according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 3 shows a schematic diagram of assembling a wireless switch and a charging base according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 4 shows an exploded view of a charging base according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 5 shows a schematic diagram of the control principle of the first PCB board assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 6 shows an exploded view of a wireless switch according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 7 shows a schematic diagram of the control principle of the second PCB board assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed ways

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although the drawings show exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments set forth herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to enable a more thorough understanding of the present disclosure and to fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art.

It should be noted that the technical features in the embodiments of the present invention and optional embodiments can be combined with each other on the premise of no conflict.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention proposes an intelligent wireless switch. FIG. 1 shows a partial split schematic diagram of a charging base according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 shows a partial split schematic diagram of a wireless switch according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 3 shows an assembly schematic diagram of a wireless switch and a charging base according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIGS. 1-3, an intelligent wireless switch is used at least to control the on and off of load equipment. It includes a charging base 20 and a wireless switch 10. The charging base 20 and the wireless switch 10 are separate structures, wherein The charging base 20 is provided with a receiving cavity 29, and has a first electrical connection member 28 extending to the receiving cavity 29, for outputting electric energy through the first electrical connection member 28, and the wireless switch 10 is detachably arranged on the charging base In the receiving cavity 29 of the base 20, there is a second electrical connection piece 17 that is adapted to the first electrical connection piece 28, so that the second electrical connection piece 17 can be used to obtain the electric energy provided by the charging base 20.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the wireless switch 10 is detachably installed on the charging base 20, and the wireless switch 10 can be used as a mobile switch when it is removed from the charging base 20. When the wireless switch 10 is assembled on the charging base 20, It can be used as a wall switch, and at the same time, the second electrical connector 17 is connected to the first electrical connector 28 to obtain electric energy, which not only expands the use range of the wireless switch, but also eliminates the need for the user to replace the battery.

It should be noted that the load equipment mentioned in the present invention may be various electrical equipment such as lamps, air conditioners, and range hoods. The present invention does not make any limitation on this.

Specifically, the first electrical connection piece 28 and the second electrical connection piece 17 mentioned in the above-mentioned embodiment may be a pogo pin and a needle seat matched with the pogo pin, respectively. Specifically, the first electrical connector 28 is a pogo pin, the second electrical connector 17 is a pogo pin, the first electrical connector 28 is a pin holder, or the second electrical connector 17 is a pin holder, the present invention does not make any limitation.

Fig. 4 shows an exploded view of a charging base according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 and 4, the charging base 20 includes a first rear seat 27, a first PCB board assembly 26, a first cover 25 and a bracket 23; wherein, the first rear seat 27 is provided with an opening, and the first PCB The plate assembly 26, the first cover plate 25 and the bracket 23 are sequentially stacked on the opening of the first rear seat 27. Specifically, the first cover plate 25 presses the first PCB board assembly 26 against the opening of the first rear seat 27, the first cover plate 25 is clamped and fixed to the first rear seat 27, and the bracket 23 is connected to the first rear seat 27. It is also clamped and fixed. The bracket 23 is provided with a first hole 23b. The bottom surface of the first hole 23b is a first cover plate 25. The bracket 23 and the first cover plate 25 form an accommodating cavity 29 for accommodating the wireless switch 10.

Fig. 5 shows a schematic diagram of the control principle of the first PCB board assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5, the first PCB board assembly 26 includes a first PCB board 26a, a first electrical connector 28 and a switching power supply module 26b arranged on the first PCB board 26a, the first electrical connector 28 and the switching power supply module 26b is electrically connected. The switching power supply module 26b is connected to the terminal 30 of the power supply. The terminal 30 corresponds to the neutral wire and the live wire. The switching power supply module 26b is mainly used to convert the 220V AC voltage output by the power supply into the 5V DC of the wireless switch 10 The working voltage has short-circuit protection and overload protection functions, so that the wireless switch 10 can be supplied with power normally.

In addition, the charging base 20 also includes a fixing frame 22. The fixing frame 22 is provided with a second hole 22a. The second hole 22a corresponds to the first hole 23b. The fixing frame 22 and the second rear seat 15 also pass through The connection method is fixed connection. Screw holes are provided on the edge of the fixing frame 22, which can be fixedly connected to the wall by screw connection, so that the first rear seat 27, the first PCB board assembly 26, the first cover 25 and the bracket 23 are all fixed on the wall. .

In addition, the charging base 20 further includes a panel 21 which is arranged on the outermost side of the charging base 20. The panel 21 is provided with a third hole 21a corresponding to the positions of the first hole 23b and the second hole 22a.

Fig. 6 shows an exploded view of a wireless switch according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 6, the wireless switch 10 further includes a second rear seat 15, a second PCB board assembly 13, and a second cover 12; wherein the second rear seat 15 is provided with an opening, and the second PCB board assembly 13 , The second cover plate 12 is sequentially superimposed on the opening of the second rear seat 15. Specifically, the second cover plate 12 presses the second PCB board assembly 13 against the opening of the second rear seat 15, and the second cover plate 12 is clamped and fixed to the second rear seat 15.

Fig. 7 shows a schematic diagram of the control principle of the second PCB board assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 7, the second PCB board assembly 13 includes a second PCB board 13a and a second electrical connector 17 arranged on the second PCB board 13a, a charging management chip 13b, a power storage module 13c, and a wireless communication module 13d, The charge management chip 13b is electrically connected to the power storage module 13c and the first electrical connector 28, and the power storage module 13c is electrically connected to the wireless communication module 13d. The charge management chip 13b is mainly used to monitor the voltage of the power storage module. The voltage value of 13c adjusts the charging state of the power storage module 13c. The power storage module 13c may be a lithium battery for supplying power to the wireless communication module 13d.

In practical applications, the specific working process of the charging management chip 13b may be: when it is monitored that the voltage value of the storage module 13c is less than or equal to the specified value, it starts to transmit electric energy to the storage module 13c, and when the voltage of the storage module 13c is monitored When the voltage value is higher than the preset threshold value, the power supply to the power storage module 13c is stopped.

The arrangement of the above-mentioned charging management chip 13b realizes the automatic charging and power-off of the wireless switch 10 as a whole, and avoids the battery loss of the wireless switch due to the inoperability of the wireless switch due to lack of power or the battery loss of the wireless switch due to overcharging.

In addition, the wireless switch 10 may also include a first indicator light (not shown in the figure) and a second indicator light (not shown in the figure), the first indicator light and the second indicator light are respectively electrically connected to the charging management chip 13b, When the power storage module 13c is charging, the first indicator light is always on; when the charging management module detects that the voltage value of the power storage module is less than or equal to the specified value (that is, when power is being supplied), the second indicator light flashes.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, a USB interface 15b is provided on the side of the second rear seat 15. The USB interface 15b is electrically connected to the charging management chip 13b for charging the wireless switch 10 through an external power adapter, so that the wireless switch 10 Not only can electrical energy be obtained through the charging base 20, but also electrical energy can be obtained through the USB interface 15b.

It should be noted that whether the wireless switch 10 is powered and charged by the charging base 20 or is charged by the USB interface 15b, it can work normally during charging.

In addition, the wireless switch 10 also includes a reset button 16, which is arranged on the second rear seat 15. When the wireless switch 10 fails, the reset button 16 can be selected to restore the wireless switch 10 to the factory settings.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the wireless switch 10 further includes a control button 11, which is superimposed on the second cover 12, and the control button 11 is used to input control according to the operator's control intention. The wireless communication module 13d It is paired with a load and used for networking, and is used to convert the signal generated by pressing the control button 11 into a transmission instruction to be issued. The wireless communication module 13d can be a Bluetooth communication module, a WiFi communication module or a ZigBee communication module.

In addition, it can be understood that the first cover plate 25 of the charging base 20 is provided with a first through hole (not shown in the figure) corresponding to the position of the first electrical connector 28, and the second rear seat of the wireless switch 10 A second through hole (not shown in the figure) corresponding to the position of the second electrical connection member 17 is provided on 15 so that when the wireless switch 10 is assembled in the charging base 20, the first electrical connection member 28 is connected to the second electrical connection Piece 17 is electrically connected.

Further, in order to limit the position of the wireless switch 10 on the charging base 20 and to make the wireless switch 10 more firmly installed on the charging base 20, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, the first rear seat 27 of the charging base 20 The inner wall of the wireless switch 10 is provided with a first strong magnet 24, the two opposite side walls of the bracket 23 are recessed inward to form a clamping block 23a inside the bracket, and the inner wall of the first rear seat 27 of the wireless switch 10 is provided with a second strong magnet 14, The two opposite side walls of the second rear seat 15 are recessed inward to form a card slot 15a outside the second rear seat 15, and the card slot 15a is adapted to the card block 23a, so as to limit the adsorption of the wireless switch 10 on the charging base 20 position. The electrical connection between the first electrical connection piece 28 and the second electrical connection piece 17 is further ensured.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the wireless switch and the charging base are in a detachable relationship. The wireless switch can be used as a mobile switch when it is removed from the charging base. When used as a mobile switch, the wireless switch can be connected to the outside through the USB interface. The power adapter obtains power from the power source. When the wireless switch is installed on the charging base, it can be used as a wall switch. At the same time, it can obtain power by connecting the second electrical connector with the first electrical connector, which not only expands the use range of the wireless switch , It also saves users from having to replace batteries.

Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that: Within the spirit and principle of the present invention, it is still possible to modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalently replace some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not depart from the corresponding technical solutions The scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

An intelligent wireless switch, including:

The charging base is provided with a containing cavity and has a first electrical connection piece extending to the containing cavity, so as to output electric energy through the first electrical connection piece;

The wireless switch is detachably arranged in the accommodating cavity, and has a second electrical connection piece that is adapted to the first electrical connection piece, so that the second electrical connection piece can be used to obtain access to the charging base from the charging base. Provided electrical energy.
The smart wireless switch according to claim 1, wherein the charging base comprises:

The first rear seat with an opening provided thereon; and

The first PCB board assembly, the first cover plate and the bracket are sequentially superimposed on the opening of the first rear seat, and the first cover plate presses the first PCB board assembly against the first rear seat At the opening, the first cover plate is clamped and fixed to the first rear seat, the bracket is clamped and fixed to the first rear seat, and the bracket is provided with a first hole position, the first hole The bottom surface of the position is a first cover plate, and the bracket and the first cover plate form the accommodating cavity;

Wherein, the first PCB board assembly includes a first PCB board and a first electrical connector arranged on the first PCB board.
The smart wireless switch according to claim 2, wherein the charging base further comprises:

A fixing frame provided with a second hole position, the second hole position corresponding to the position of the first hole position on the bracket, the fixing frame and the first rear seat are clamped and fixed; and

The edge of the fixing frame is provided with a screw hole for fixing the first rear seat, the first PCB board assembly, the first cover plate and the bracket on the wall through the screw passing through the screw hole.
The smart wireless switch according to claim 2, wherein the first PCB board assembly further comprises a switching power supply module arranged on the first PCB board, and the switching power supply module is connected to the power supply and the first power supply respectively. The connector is electrically connected and used for converting the AC voltage obtained from the power source into the DC working voltage of the wireless switch.
The smart wireless switch according to claim 2, wherein the wireless switch further comprises:

The second rear seat is provided with an opening; and

A second PCB board assembly and a second cover plate are sequentially superimposed on the opening of the second rear seat, and the second cover plate presses the second PCB board assembly against the opening of the second rear seat , The second cover plate is clamped and fixed to the second rear seat;

Wherein, the second PCB board assembly includes a second PCB board and a second electrical connector arranged on the second PCB board.
The smart wireless switch according to claim 5, wherein the first cover plate is provided with a first through hole corresponding to the first electrical connector, and the second rear seat is provided with a first through hole corresponding to the first electrical connector. The second through hole corresponding to the position of the second electrical connection piece electrically connects the first electrical connection piece and the second electrical connection piece.
7. The smart wireless switch according to claim 6, wherein the first electrical connection member and the second electrical connection member are respectively a pogo pin and a needle seat matched with the pogo pin.
The smart wireless switch according to claim 5, wherein the inner wall of the first rear seat is provided with a first powerful magnet, and two opposite side walls of the bracket are recessed inward to form a clamping block inside the bracket;

The inner wall of the second rear seat is provided with a second strong magnet, two opposite side walls of the second rear seat are recessed inwardly to form a card slot outside the second rear seat, and the card slot is connected to the card Block adaptation

The bracket is clamped with the clamping block on the second rear seat through the clamping slot to limit the adsorption position of the wireless switch on the charging base.
The smart wireless switch according to claim 5, wherein the second PCB board assembly further comprises a charging management chip and a power storage module arranged on the second PCB board;

The charging management chip is electrically connected to the power storage module and the first electrical connector, and is used to monitor the voltage of the power storage module, and adjust the power of the power storage module according to the voltage of the power storage module. charging;

The power storage module is used to store electrical energy and supply power to the wireless switch.
The smart wireless switch according to claim 9, wherein a USB interface is provided on the side of the second rear seat, which is electrically connected to the charging management chip, and is used to connect to the power source via an external power adapter, which is the wireless Switch charging.