CN112738949A - Activation device for a manual conventional switch or the like for activating lighting in the event of an earthquake - Google Patents
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Abstract
The invention provides an activation device for a manual conventional switch or similar, which activates the lighting in case of an earthquake, incorporating an adjustment module of available energy levels, an adjustable trigger, a sensor, a switch actuator, an alarm and a resetting device; there is a switch in the two junctions, which manually controls the power supply and allows the lighting device to be activated by charging, according to the open/closed position of the switch; two junctions are connected to each junction with respect to a module of the power supply, which verifies that the current and voltage levels do not exceed the risk values at the rectifier module, where the rectifier module rectifies the electrical signal by means of the above-mentioned solid-state rectifier, so as to achieve the direct voltage to be employed when exciting the module with the accumulator. The invention helps people react in fear and darkness by automatically activating the original lighting of the house using only the connection to the phase line and thus the aforementioned additional connection to neutral or ground.
Description
Technical Field
The present invention relates to the field of lighting devices, and more particularly to an activation device for a manual conventional switch or the like for activating lighting in the event of an earthquake.
Background
Background
It is well known that in the event of an earthquake (typically exceeding the richter 5 scale), one of the main causes of many accidents and panic is at night, since people must react in the dark (in the case of loss of home lighting).
In most cases, when the magnitude of the earthquake exceeds the magnitude of the richter 5, the recommended procedure is to leave the home in a safer area, usually an open area, away from the building and power lines where the earthquake may fall.
The problem sought to be solved by the device, which will be described below, is to help people react in fear and darkness by automatically activating the original lighting of the house using only the connection to the phase line and therefore the aforementioned additional connection to the neutral or ground.
Prior Art
With reference to the state of the art, we can mention that patent ES190689, invented 12/5/1949, was perfected by 214570 on 4/5/1954, and is an automatic starting system for lamps or fluorescent lamps, of the type using a thermal relay constituted by fixed contacts and a bimetal which deforms when heated by a resistor, thus opening the contacts closing the threading circuit, taking them out of service, which generates an electric arc and keeps the bimetal in this position due to the heating of the aforesaid resistor. Characterized in that the resistor of the thermal relay is connected in series to the arc tube.
Another invention patent is ES286703, 11/16/1985, which describes an invention for turning on light-emitting tubes and keeping them as emergency lights when they are turned off due to lack of electric power.
Another patent is ES 2389531, an intelligent auto-start system for luminaires based on LED (light emitting diode) technology for lampposts on roads, tunnels or highways, which allows the luminaire to be selectively switched on when it detects movement from the car/user. The control system of the luminaire is based on an electronic design consisting of a multi-sensor system, which may consist of various types of sensors (3-2), (3-3), (3-4), (3-6), (3-7), which will capture/detect the movement of the car/user in order to automatically switch on the lamppost. Each lighting column has a wireless communication system (3-5) and a GPS receiver (global positioning system) (3-2), the wireless communication system (3-5) being used to transmit information between the different lighting columns without the need for a central node, thereby forming a lattice network, the GPS receiver (global positioning system) will give each lighting column a unique identity based on its GPS coordinates.
Another patent is ES500135, an automatic starting system specifically designed for stair lighting in residential buildings, and other similar applications.
The essential feature of this patent is that the illumination of the area or planned area is turned on automatically when the access door to the area is opened, there being a special feature that is only turned on when needed due to darkness or lack of light.
Another patent is US20180092313, "method and apparatus for power extraction in pre-existing AC wiring infrastructure.
The difference from this specification is that:
a. patent application US20180092313 requires the installation of two devices: one device replaces the existing switch and the other device is connected in parallel with the load (light bulb) to use the phase and neutral wires in a single phase device (e.g., a household appliance). Instead, the present invention includes only one device connected to an existing switch.
b. Patent application D120180092313 claims a module 32 (see fig. 3). The invention to which this patent is applied does not have this requirement.
c. Patent application D1 claims connection points 16m to 14c, which is not required by the invention of the application.
d. As shown in fig. 3 of patent application D1 US20180092313, it is necessary to replace the existing switches with a module 31, which module 31 is connected to junctions (terminals) 16A and 16B. In the case of the present invention, the existing switch is maintained and the device is connected in parallel with the existing switch to the junctions (2 terminals on the same and only power line) 12A and 12B (see fig. 1). It is worth noting that the existing switch function is to interrupt the phase in the junctions (terminals) 12 and 12B, which is short-circuited when the switch is in the "on" position and ends up being separated (in open circuit) when the switch is in the "off" position, said terminals being called 16B in patent application D1.
e. In patent application D1, module 31 requires a power extractor module connected in series with a new SWI switch, eventually connected to junctions (terminals on the same and only power supply line) 16A and 16B (see fig. 3).
f. In patent application D1, module 31 requires a Z1 load that is not required by our device.
g. The invention has an energy storage module (5) (see fig. 1) for energizing the electronics in the case of an existing switch in the "off" mode. Patent application D1 does not have its function.
From these arguments, the inventions of the present patent are significantly different in the amounts of components and their arrangement, which allows the present inventions to make a difference in technical purpose.
Disclosure of Invention
The technical scheme of the invention is as follows:
an activation device for manual traditional switches or similar, which activates the lighting in case of earthquakes, incorporates an adjustment module of available energy levels, an adjustable trigger, a sensor, a switch actuator, an alarm and a resetting device; characterized in that in an installation with two junctions (terminals on the same and only power line) 12A and 12B there is a switch which manually controls the 220VAC or 110VAC power supply and allows the lighting device to be activated by charging, according to the open/closed position of the switch; two junctions (terminals on the same and only the power line) 12A and 12B are connected to each junction with respect to the modules of the power supply, which verify that the current and voltage levels do not exceed the risk values at the rectifier module, where the rectifier module rectifies the electrical signal by means of the solid-state rectifier described above, so as to achieve the direct Voltage (VDC) to be taken when energizing the module with the accumulator, the capacitor being charged with the power available when the switch is closed and open. The rectifier module energizes the drive electronics module and does not use the storage module; likewise, if the switch is closed, the drive electronics module is powered by the capacitor and the storage module; in addition, it has an adjustable trigger.
Further, the adjustable trigger, which is a device that vibrates in proportion to the magnitude of the earthquake, is mechanically adjustable, wherein the distance between the solid-state sensor and the solid-state surface of the activator is adjusted.
Further, the solid state sensor is connected with the drive electronics module; the solid state sensor generates a change in an analog electronic signal in the drive electronics module when there is vibration above a calibrated value.
Further, the drive electronics module is magnetically coupled to mechanical contacts which are in turn connected to the junctions (terminals on the same and only power line) 12A and 12B of the switch, in such a way as to force a short circuit between the two junctions (terminals on the same and only power line) 12A and 12B of the switches (12A and 12B) when there is a vibration above a calibrated value.
Further, no neutral phase is required, as it powers an accumulator (capacitor), which allows it to energize the electronics when the existing switch is closed; this makes it characterized by its simplicity, lower cost and minimal disruption to existing infrastructure.
Further, there is an LED light bulb of less than 1 watt and a reset button, both connected to the drive electronics module, wherein when the system is activated, the LED lights up and after a vibration above the calibration value occurs, the reset button is pressed to return to a normal state.
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In order to better understand the composition and characteristics of the activation device for a manual traditional switch or similar for activating lighting in case of earthquakes, it will be described, in part, by means of an integrated electrical scheme. This does not limit the possibilities of obvious modifications that may occur. In the drawings:
fig. 1 shows a circuit diagram of the invention that will illuminate a house or room.
Fig. 2 is a circuit diagram of patent application 20180092313.
Detailed Description
In addition to a manual conventional switch or the like, said device allows to power the lighting equipment in the house, the main function being to activate the lights automatically when an earthquake occurs that exceeds a calibrated magnitude.
The device may be used as a supplement to existing conventional light switches.
This is done by connecting to a junction, also called a connection terminal on the same and only switched power supply line, where the junction interrupts the phase from the outside or may be included in a mechanism inside the junction.
It can also be integrated to make new devices with a dual function, i.e. the lighting in the house is activated manually (traditional way) and in case of earthquake.
According to fig. 1, the device comprises:
a) and an available energy level adjusting module.
The power supply (1) draws power (15) from one (single phase 220VAC, 110VAC or similar) supplied to the lighting in the house or room and conditions the power using a solid state electronic rectifier (2) that energizes the electronic components of the device.
It should be noted that in order for the device to work, it is necessary to supply electrical energy in two situations:
when the switch (12) (existing switch, having junctions 11A and 12B) is open (in the "off" position) and the lighting devices in the house are not activated, i.e. in this case between the junctions (terminals on the same and only power supply line) 12A and 12B of the switch (12), there is power fed to the lighting devices in the house. The electronic rectifier (2) in this case meets the power requirements (see case 3 of fig. 1), feeding the voltage level required for the operation of the device.
The second situation occurs when the switch is closed (position "on") and therefore the lighting is activated, i.e. the switch has short-circuited junctions (terminals on the same and only power line) 12A and 12B (case 4 in fig. 1), which are named cero voltage.
The two situations mentioned above are assumed and in case the switch is active (active lighting), the invention comprises elements for storing electric energy in a time period shorter than a second, a capacitor (6) for the electric energy required in a time period longer than a second, and an electric storage module (5).
b) An adjustable trigger for earthquakes above a desired Leeb's magnitude.
The adjustable trigger (7) is a device that vibrates in proportion to the magnitude of the earthquake, is mechanically adjustable, and adjusts the distance between the solid state sensor (8) for the earthquake and the solid state surface of the activator (9). The adjustable means allows calibration to a desired vibration level for activating the solid-state sensor, as described below.
c) A solid state sensor.
In case of an earthquake, the trigger (7) activates the solid-state sensor (8), the solid-state sensor (8) sending an analog electrical signal to the switch actuator (10).
d) A switch actuator.
The switch actuator is an interface that obtains an input signal from a solid state sensor (8) with a built-in relay or similar (11) that is adjusted to the lighting circuit voltage. Its main function is to create a controlled short circuit between the junctions of the switch (12) (terminals on the same and only supply line). This activates the switch (12) and lights the house or room. The above action is initiated when an analogue electronic signal is received from the solid-state sensor (8).
This action remains activated until the entire lighting circuit of the house or room is manually switched off, or until the function of the resetting device (14) of the device is activated manually or electronically.
e) Alarming and resetting.
An LED indicator (13) is present to indicate that the device is enabled and activated.
In the event of activation by an earthquake above the calibrated Lee magnitude, a light indicator (13) of this condition will be issued, and optionally an audible alarm. In addition, there is a reset button (14) that allows the device to return to its previous state before being activated by an earthquake.
The present invention is not limited to the above preferred embodiments, and any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims (6)
1. An activation device for manual traditional switches or similar, which activates the lighting in case of earthquakes, incorporates an adjustment module of available energy levels, an adjustable trigger, a sensor, a switch actuator, an alarm and a resetting device; characterized in that there is a switch (12) in the device with two junctions 12A and 12B, said switch (12) manually controlling the 220VAC or 110VAC power supply (15) and allowing the activation of the lighting device by charging, depending on the open/closed position of said switch (12); two junctions 12A and 12B are connected to each junction with respect to the modules of the power supply (1), verifying that the current and voltage levels do not exceed the risk values at the rectifier module, where the rectifier module (2) rectifies the electrical signal by means of the above-mentioned solid-state rectifier (2) so as to achieve the direct Voltage (VDC) to be adopted when energizing the module with an accumulator, the capacitor (6) being charged with the power available when the switch (12) is closed and open, the rectifier module (2) energizing the drive electronics module (10) and not using the accumulator module (5); likewise, if the switch (12) is closed, the drive electronics module (10) is powered by the capacitor (6) and the storage module (5); in addition, it has an adjustable trigger (7).
2. An activation device for manual conventional switches or the like according to claim 1, characterized in that the adjustable trigger (7) as a device vibrating in proportion to the magnitude of the earthquake is mechanically adjustable, wherein the distance between the solid-state sensor (8) and the solid-state surface of the activator (9) is adjusted.
3. Activation device for manual conventional switches or the like according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the solid-state sensor (8) is connected with the driving electronics module (10); the solid-state sensor (8) generates a change in an analog electronic signal in the drive electronics module (10) when there is vibration above a calibrated value.
4. Activation device for manual conventional switches or the like, according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that said driving electronics module (10) is magnetically coupled with mechanical contacts (11), said mechanical contacts (11) being in turn connected to the junctions 12A and 12B of said switch (12), in such a way as to force a short circuit between the two junctions 12A and 12B of said switches (12A and 12B) when there are vibrations above a calibrated value.
5. An activation device for a manual conventional switch or the like, according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3 and 4, characterized in that no neutral phase is required, since it powers an accumulator, which allows it to activate the electronic means when the existing switch is closed; this makes it characterized by its simplicity, lower cost and minimal disruption to existing infrastructure.
6. Activation device for manual traditional switch or similar according to any of claims 1, 3 and 4, characterized by having an LED bulb (13) of less than 1 watt and a reset button (14), both the LED bulb (13) and the reset button (14) being connected to the drive electronics module (10), wherein when the system is activated the LED (13) lights up and after a vibration above the calibrated value, the reset button (14) is pressed to return to normal state.
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