AU2019283974A1 - Improvements in switched electrical outlets and switch plates - Google Patents

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AU2019283974A1
AU2019283974A1 AU2019283974A AU2019283974A AU2019283974A1 AU 2019283974 A1 AU2019283974 A1 AU 2019283974A1 AU 2019283974 A AU2019283974 A AU 2019283974A AU 2019283974 A AU2019283974 A AU 2019283974A AU 2019283974 A1 AU2019283974 A1 AU 2019283974A1
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H25/00—Switches with compound movement of handle or other operating part
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H9/00—Details of switching devices, not covered by groups H01H1/00 - H01H7/00
    • H01H9/02—Bases, casings, or covers
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02B—BOARDS, SUBSTATIONS OR SWITCHING ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE SUPPLY OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02B1/00—Frameworks, boards, panels, desks, casings; Details of substations or switching arrangements
    • H02B1/26—Casings; Parts thereof or accessories therefor
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02B—BOARDS, SUBSTATIONS OR SWITCHING ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE SUPPLY OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02B1/00—Frameworks, boards, panels, desks, casings; Details of substations or switching arrangements
    • H02B1/26—Casings; Parts thereof or accessories therefor
    • H02B1/40—Wall-mounted casings; Parts thereof or accessories therefor
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H25/00—Switches with compound movement of handle or other operating part
    • H01H25/04—Operating part movable angularly in more than one plane, e.g. joystick
    • H01H25/041—Operating part movable angularly in more than one plane, e.g. joystick having a generally flat operating member depressible at different locations to operate different controls
    • H01H2025/043—Operating part movable angularly in more than one plane, e.g. joystick having a generally flat operating member depressible at different locations to operate different controls the operating member being rotatable around wobbling axis for additional switching functions
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2300/00—Orthogonal indexing scheme relating to electric switches, relays, selectors or emergency protective devices covered by H01H
    • H01H2300/03—Application domotique, e.g. for house automation, bus connected switches, sensors, loads or intelligent wiring
    • H01H2300/032—Application domotique, e.g. for house automation, bus connected switches, sensors, loads or intelligent wiring using RFID technology in switching devices
    • 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
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02B—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
    • Y02B90/00—Enabling technologies or technologies with a potential or indirect contribution to GHG emissions mitigation
    • Y02B90/20—Smart grids as enabling technology in buildings sector
    • 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
    • Y04—INFORMATION OR COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES HAVING AN IMPACT ON OTHER TECHNOLOGY AREAS
    • Y04S—SYSTEMS INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO POWER NETWORK OPERATION, COMMUNICATION OR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR IMPROVING THE ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION, TRANSMISSION, DISTRIBUTION, MANAGEMENT OR USAGE, i.e. SMART GRIDS
    • Y04S20/00—Management or operation of end-user stationary applications or the last stages of power distribution; Controlling, monitoring or operating thereof
    • Y04S20/14—Protecting elements, switches, relays or circuit breakers

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Abstract

Disclosed is a base plate for mounting to a surface, and for receiving a cover plate comprising at least one switch actuator mounted to the cover plate, the base plate comprising at least one switch actuator support for supporting the switch actuator. The provision of the support reduces stress and potential damage to the switch connector from repeated actuation of the switch actuator over time. Also disclosed are a switch actuator, a cover plate and an electrical system. 5/7 101101, 100 101", 160 101"'. Figure 9 101 101a 1 101a' Figure 10

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IMPROVEMENTS IN SWITCHED ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND SWITCH PLATES PRIORITY
[0001] The present application claims priority from Australian Provisional Patent Application No. 2018904910 filed on 21 December 2018.
[0002] The entire contents of this application are hereby incorporated by reference.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0003] The present application relates to switched electrical outlets or switch plates that are mounted to a surface.
INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
[0004] This application refers to the following Australian Patent Applications:
- Australian Patent Application No. 2015275225 entitled "Electrical System, Apparatus and Method";
- Australian Patent Application No 2015275227 entitled "Switch Assembly, System and Method"
- Australian Patent Application No 2015275234 entitled "Push Button Switch Assembly, and
Operational Part";
- Australian Patent Application No 2015275233 entitled "Switch Assembly with Rotatable Operational Part";
- Australian Patent Application No 2015221512 entitled "Electrical Outlet and Support For Electrical Device";
- Australian Patent Application No. 2016235020 entitled "Connectors For Electrical System";
- Australian Patent Application No 2017236025 entitled "Electrical Outlet Faceplate and System".
[0005] The entire content of each of these applications is hereby incorporated by reference.
BACKGROUND
[0006] In certain designs of switched electrical outlets which require the actuation of a switch by a user, the actuation of the switch can apply pressure or stress to the element to which the switch is mounted.
[0007] It would be useful to provide an arrangement that can reduce the stress imparted to the switch mount by repeated actuation.
SUMMARY
[0008] According to a first aspect, there is provided a base plate for mounting to a surface, and for receiving a cover plate comprising at least one switch actuator mounted to the cover plate, the base plate comprising at least one switch actuator support for supporting the switch actuator.
[0009] In some embodiments, the switch actuator support comprises a recess for receiving a switch actuator connector engagement portion of a switch actuator connector.
[0010] In some embodiments, the recess is curved to facilitate rotation of the switch actuator connector engagement portion within the recess upon actuation of the witch actuator.
[0011] In some embodiments, the base plate comprises two switch actuator supports for supporting a respective one of two switch actuators mounted to the cover plate.
[0012] According to a second aspect, there is provided a switch actuator for connection to a cover plate, the switch actuator comprising at least one switch actuator connector for connecting the switch actuator to the cover plate and a switch actuator connector engagement portion for engaging with a switch actuator support of a base plate.
[0013] In some embodiments, the switch actuator connector comprises the switch actuator engagement portion.
[0014] In some embodiments, the switch actuator connector engagement portion comprises a curved surface.
[0015] According to a third aspect, there is provided a cover plate comprising at least one switch actuator according to the second aspect.
[0016] According to a fourth aspect, there is provided an electrical system comprising a base plate according to the first aspect and a cover plate according to the third aspect, connected to the base plate.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0017] Embodiments of the various aspects described herein will be detailed with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
[0018] Figure IA - shows a front perspective view of a general embodiment of a base unit according to one aspect described herein;
[0019] Figure 1B - shows a rear view of the base unit of Figure IA;
[0020] Figure 2 - shows a side view of an electrical system according to an aspect described herein;
[0021] Figure 3 - shows an embodiment of a base unit or grid plate and a cover unit or face plate according to an aspect described herein;
[0022] Figure 4 - shows an example of the base unit or grid plate for Figure 3 and exchangeable cover units or face plates according to an aspect described herein;
[0023] Figure 5 - shows a perspective view of an electrical system according to some aspects described herein;
[0024] Figure 6 - shows a rear view of an embodiment of a cover plate of the electrical system of Figure
;
[0025] Figure 7 - shows a plan view of a switch actuator according to some aspects described herein;
[0026] Figure 8 - shows the cover plate of Figure 6 with the switch actuator of Figure 7 connected thereto;
[0027] Figure 9 - shows an embodiment of a base plate with switch actuator supports;
[0028] Figure 10 - shows a close up view of the switch actuator supports of Figure 9;
[0029] Figure 11 - shows a switch actuator according to some aspects described herein, showing the switch actuator connector engagement portion;
[0030] Figure 12 - shows the base plate of Figure 9 with the switch actuators engaged with the switch actuator supports;
[0031] Figure 13 - shows a close up view of the engagement between the switch actuator and switch actuator support of Figure 12; and
[0032] Figure 14 - shows a side view of the engagement between the switch actuator and switch actuator support of Figure 13.
DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS
[0033] In one aspect described herein, there is provided a base unit 100 for mounting to a surface and for electrical connection to a mains or supply power. Figure IA shows a front perspective view of a general embodiment of base unit 1A and Figure lB shows a rear perspective view of the base unit 100 of Figure IA. In one aspect, the base unit 100 comprises a mounting region 110 for mounting the base unit 100 to the surface. In some embodiments, the surface is a wall. In some other embodiments, the surface is a floor. In some other embodiments, the surface is a wall of a box or other enclosure. In other embodiments, the surface is frame for supporting the base unit.
[0034] In some embodiments, the mounting region 110 is itself a surface which will come into contact with the surface to which the base unit 100 is to be mounted. In other embodiments, the mounting region 110 is a pin, tab or other connector.
[0035] As shown in Figure 1A, base unit 100 also comprises a base connector 120 for connecting the base unit to a cover unit 200 as will be described in more detail below. The base connector is shown generically in Figure 1A but can take on any form that allows connection of the cover unit to the base unit 100. Such forms include a recess for receiving a protrusion from the cover unit, a protrusion for being received in a corresponding recess in the cover unit, a clipping arrangement, or a magnet for attracting and retaining a region of the cover unit. In other embodiments, the base connector is an adhesive, or a loop-hook connector such as a product sold under the trade mark Velcro@ by Velcro Industries B.V. In this embodiment, base connector 120 can be either the loop component of the connector or the hook component.
[0036] Base unit 100 also comprises a base supply power input 130 for electrically connecting the base unit 100 to a supply or mains power supply (see Figure 1A). In some countries, the mains, or supply power is provided as an alternating current (AC) electrical signal of about 240V (for example between about 220V and 260V) and about 50Hz frequency. In other countries, mains or supply power is provided as an AC signal of between about 1OV and 130V. Some systems use a frequency of about 50Hz while others use a frequency of about 60Hz. Some supply power systems are single phase and others may be three-phase. It will be understood that any electrical power that would be considered to be supply or mains power can be used.
[0037] In some embodiments, base unit 100 will also comprise a base power output 150 (see Figure 1A) for providing output power to the cover unit 200 when cover unit 200 is connected to base unit 100.
[0038] Base power output 150 can be provided by any suitable means including a direct plug/socket arrangement with a recess provided in base unit 100 leading to conductive elements which make electrical connection with a corresponding electrically conductive element of a cover unit power input 210 (see below), or can be provided by a radiating element that transfers power from base unit 100 to cover unit 200 by induction or other means. An example of this embodiment is described in more detail below. Any other form of power transfer can also be used.
[0039] In some embodiments, base power output 150 and base connector 120 can be provided by the same element. In one such embodiment, the connection of cover power input to the base power output 150 will also provide sufficient support to retain cover unit 200 to base unit 100 without a further additional base connector 120 or other connection arrangement.
[0040] In some embodiments, base unit 100 will also comprise a power converter 140 which converts the supply input power received at the base supply power 130 input to the output power provided by the base power output 150 to provide useable power to the cover unit 200 when in use.
[0041] In some embodiments, the base power output will be shielded or otherwise protected so that no electrically-live element is easily accessible by a user when the base unit 100 is installed. In some embodiments, the default state of the base power output is to an OFF state and is electrically isolated from the mains or supply power, and/or from the output of the power converter 140. In such an embodiment, only when the cover unit 200 is in place will the base power outlet be electrically connected to the mains or supply power and/or the output of the power converter 140.
[0042] Figure 2 shows an embodiment of base unit 300 and cover unit 200 connected together, with base unit 300 mounted to a surface 40 (e.g. a wall), and mains or source power 50 connected to the base supply power 130 input.
[0043] In other embodiments, base unit 100 also comprises a base switch interface 160 for interfacing with a switch element of the cover unit 200, to allow actuation of a switch on the cover unit 200 to be effected on the base unit 100. Figure 3 shows a base unit 100 with base switch interface 160. In some embodiments, base switch interface 160 is an electrical interface such as a radio frequency (RF) receiver for receiving RF signals from a switch on the cover unit 200 when actuated. In some embodiments, base switch interface 160 is an infrared (IR) receiver for receiving IR signals from a switch of cover unit 200. In other embodiments, base switch interface 160 is a component of a touch switch which actuates upon a user touching or near-touching a corresponding switch element on the cover unit 200. An example of such a touch switch arrangement is described in PCT patent application no. PCT/AU12011/001675 (published as WO 12012/083380) entitled "Touch Switch" incorporated by reference in its entirety.
[0044] In other embodiments, base switch interface 160 is a mechanical interface for engaging with a switch element or a cover switch interface of cover unit 200 as is described in more detail in Australian Patent Application No. 2015275225 previously incorporated by reference in its entirety.
[0045] Figure 3 shows a general representation of the components of an embodiment of a switch assembly, connected to base unit 100 according to one aspect. Broadly, in this aspect, switch assembly 500 comprises two sub-assemblies, being base unit switch part 510 and operational part 1200. As shown in Figure 3, base unit switch part 510 comprises a functional part 1000 and a base switch interface 160.Operational part 1200 is for actuation by a user and for controlling the functional part 1000, via the base switch interface 160, for interfacing the functional part 1000 and the operational part 1200.
[0046] It will be noted that the operational part 1200 is not fixed to the base switch interface 160 or the functional part 1000 and is able to move freely with respect thereto as discussed in more detail in Australian Patent Application No. 2015275225 previously referred to, as well as Australian Patent Application No 2015275227 entitled "Switch Assembly, System and Method", Australian Patent Application No 2015275234 entitled "Push Button Switch Assembly, and Operational Part"; and Australian Patent Application No 2015275233 entitled "Switch Assembly with Rotatable Operational Part", all previously incorporated by reference in their entirety.
[0047] It will be understood that there can be any combination of different operational parts 1200 and plates or cover units 200. For example, a switch assembly 500 with a small dolly 1201B might be converted to a switch assembly with a big dolly 1201B by replacing the operational part 1200 with a small dolly as described above. In another example, a switch assembly with a round push-button switch might be converted to a switch assembly with a square push-button/rocker switch by changing the operational part and the plate. In another combination, as shown in Figure 4, the appearance of system 300 may be changed completely by changing the existing plate or cover unit 200 with a plate or cover unit 200' of a different type. In one embodiment, the user interface 1201 can be used, or a different user interface 1201 can be used. In the example of Figure 4, the switch interface 1201 is changed from a round dolly 1201B to a square dolly 1201B'.
[0048] In some aspects, the base unit 100 is a base plate or a grid plate. In some embodiments the cover unit 200 is a cover plate or a face plate.
[0049] Figure 5 shows an electrical system 300 according to some embodiments, showing cover plate 200 connected to base plate 100 (not visible in this view). User interfaces or switch actuators 1201, 120 ' are shown, connected to cover plate 200 as previously described. As will be appreciated, in the embodiments shown, switch actuator 1201 is a rocker or dolly switch actuator, but can be any suitable actuator as previously described. In this embodiment, electrical system 300 is a general power outlet (GPO) with power sockets 111, 111'. It will be appreciated that in some embodiments, electrical system 300 can be any suitable system including a data outlet, a switch plate or a combination of all of these.
[0050] Figure 6 shows a rear side of the cover plate 200. Shown there are cover plate switch actuator connectors 201, 201', 201", 201"' for use in connecting the switch actuator 1201 to the cover plate 200.
[0051] Figure 7 shows a top view of switch actuator 1201, showing switch actuator connectors 1201a, 1201a', which are received within respective cover plate switch actuator connectors 201 to connect the switch actuator 1201 to the cover plate. The connection allows the switch actuator to rock back and forth about the pivot point created by switch actuator connectors 120 la.
[0052] Once connected as shown in Figure 8, and cover plate 200 is connected to base plate 100, the switch actuators act on respective switch interfaces 160 as previously described to actuate the respective switches.
[0053] Figure 9 shows base plate 100 according to some embodiments. In this view, there is shown switch interface 160 for one of the switches, while in the other switch, the switch interface 160 has been removed for illustrative purposes.
[0054] According to an aspect described, there is provided a switch actuator support 101 on the base plate 100. The switch actuator support 101 is for providing support to the switch actuator 1201 connected to the cover plate.
[0055] In some embodiments, switch actuator support 101 is simply a protrusion (such as a rectangular, cylindrical or square protrusion) from the base plate 100 which in use, contacts a part of the switch actuator to provide support to pressure applied to the switch actuator when a user is actuating the switch actuator. In some embodiments, the switch actuator support 101 is positioned on the base plate such that it engages with the switch actuator connector 1201-a to provide support at the connection point, since this is where much of the stress will be applied when the switch actuator is actuated by a user.
[0056] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 9, switch actuator support 101 comprises a recess 101-a as shown in Figure 10. In use, this recess 101-a receives and/or engages with, a portion of the switch actuator connector 1201-a as will be described in more detail below.
[0057] In the embodiment shown in Figures 9 and 10, there is provided a switch actuator support 101 on each side of the switch interface 160, so as to engage or support, a respective one of each of the two switch actuator connectors 1201-a.
[0058] In a broad form then, there is provided a base plate 100 for mounting to a surface, and for receiving a cover plate 200 comprising at least one switch actuator 1201 mounted to the cover plate 200, the base plate comprising at least one switch actuator support 101 for supporting the switch actuator 1201.
[0059] In some embodiments, the switch actuator connector 1201-a comprises a switch actuator connector engagement portion 1201-aa as shown in Figure 11, for engaging with the switch actuator support 101. In some embodiments, this switch actuator connector engagement portion 1201-aa has a curved surface 1201-aa-1. This curved surface will in use, engage with the switch actuator support 101 in a way which facilitates the rotation of the switch actuator connector 1201-a within the cover plate switch actuator connector 201 as the user actuates the switch actuator.
[0060] In the embodiments in which the switch actuator support 101 has a recess 101-a, the curved surface can lie within the recess and slide across the surface of the recess, even if the surface of the recess is straight. In embodiments in which the recess 101-a is also curved, the rotation of the curved surface 1201-aa-1 is further facilitated, as will be described in more detail below.
[0061] In a broad aspect then, there is provided a switch actuator 1201 for connection to a cover plate 200, the switch actuator 1201 comprising at least one switch actuator connector 1201-a for connecting the switch actuator 1201 to the cover plate 200, and a switch actuator connector engagement portion 1201-aa for engaging with a switch actuator support 101 of a base plate 100.
[0062] In some embodiments, the switch actuator connector 1201-a comprises the switch actuator engagement portion 1201-aa.
[0063] Figure 12 shows the base plate 100 with the switch actuators 1201, 1201' engaging with the respective switch actuator supports 101. It will be understood that in practice, the switch actuators are connected to the cover plate 200 as previously described, however, the cover plate 200 has been omitted in this view to allow the engagement between the switch actuator connector 1201-a, and particularly the switch actuator connector engagement portion 1201-aa with the switch actuator support 101 to be clearly seen,
[0064] Figure 13 shows a close up view of the switch actuator and support arrangement. In this view, it can be clearly seen that the curved surface 1201-aa-1 of the switch actuator connector engagement portion 1201-aa is received by and engages with, the recess 101-a, which in these embodiments, is commensurately curved. Figure 14 shows a side view of this engagement. As will be appreciated, this engagement allows the switch actuator connector engagement portion 1201-aa to slidingly rotate within the recess 101-a of the switch actuator support 101. This provides support to the switch actuator and in particular, the switch actuator connector 1201-a, because the switch actuator support 101 takes up some of the downward force experienced between the switch actuator connector 1201-a and the cover plate switch actuator connector 201, thereby relieving some of the stress experienced by this connection. Such relief can reduce the risk of one or both parts breaking over time.
[0065] As shown in Figure 8, in some aspects, there is broadly provided a cover plate 200 comprising at least one switch actuator as broadly provided herein.
[0066] As shown in Figure 5, in some aspects, there is broadly provided an electrical system 300 comprising a base plate and a cover plate as broadly described herein.
[0067] It will be appreciated that the various aspects and embodiments have been described with reference to a system, cover plate and base plate having two switch actuators and associated parts, however, the various aspects and principles described are equally applicable to a system, cover plate and base plate having any number of switch actuators, including 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 or more.
[0068] Throughout the specification and the claims that follow, unless the context requires otherwise, the words "comprise" and "include" and variations such as "comprising" and "including" will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated integer or group of integers, but not the exclusion of any other integer or group of integers.
[0069] The reference to any prior art in this specification is not, and should not be taken as, an acknowledgement of any form of suggestion that such prior art forms part of the common general knowledge.
[0070] It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the invention is not restricted in its use to the particular application described. Neither is the present invention restricted in its preferred embodiment with regard to the particular elements and/or features described or depicted herein. It will be appreciated that the invention is not limited to the embodiment or embodiments disclosed, but is capable of numerous rearrangements, modifications and substitutions without departing from the scope of the invention as set forth and defined by the following claims.

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1. A base plate for mounting to a surface, and for receiving a cover plate comprising at least one switch actuator mounted to the cover plate, the base plate comprising at least one switch actuator support for supporting the switch actuator.
2. A base plate as claimed in claim 1 wherein the switch actuator support comprises a recess for receiving a switch actuator connector engagement portion of a switch actuator connector.
3. A base plate as claimed in claim 2 wherein the recess is curved to facilitate rotation of the switch actuator connector engagement portion within the recess upon actuation of the switch actuator.
4. A base plate as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3 comprising two switch actuator supports for supporting a respective one of two switch actuators mounted to the cover plate.
5. A switch actuator for connection to a cover plate, the switch actuator comprising at least one switch actuator connector for connecting the switch actuator to the cover plate a switch actuator connector engagement portion for engaging with a switch actuator support of a base plate.
6. A switch actuator as claimed in claim 5 wherein the switch actuator connector comprises the switch actuator engagement portion.
7. A switch actuator as claimed in any one of claims 5 or 6 wherein the switch actuator connector engagement portion comprises a curved surface.
8. A cover plate comprising at least one switch actuator as claimed in any one of claims 5 to 7.
9. An electrical system comprising a base plate as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4 and a cover plate as claimed in claim 8, connected to the base plate.
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