CN208872800U

CN208872800U - Voltage check device

Info

Publication number: CN208872800U
Application number: CN201690001367.8U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 本杰明·温斯顿
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2015-11-19
Filing date: 2016-11-18
Publication date: 2019-05-17
Anticipated expiration: 2026-11-18
Also published as: WO2017083901A1; AU2018100719A4; AU2016355912A1; DE202016008574U1; JP3218625U

Abstract

A kind of voltage check device can be worn or be attached on the tool of user's carrying with the energized state of detection circuit by user, and the voltage check device includes: a main body made of flexible elastic material；Control electronic device, comprising: a sensor indicates the existing signal for sensing the presence close to the voltage of human body and generating；And a processor, for handling signal and determining the state of circuit；One or more device indicatings, the device indicating are installed relative to the main body and are communicated with the control electronic device, to determine that the circuit is movable and while being activated by the control circuit issues vision and/or audible instruction.

Description

Voltage check device

Related application

It is No. 2015904775 Australian Provisional Patent Application on November 19th, 2015 that the application, which requests the applying date, Priority, entire content is hereby incorporated by reference.

Technical field

The invention relates generally to the existing device of voltage in detection structure, and more particularly to can one Kind is easily adaptable the pressure detection devices of various types application in a manner of convenient and simple.

Background technique

Training and untrained people are passed through for house owner and other as electrician, technical staff, DIY (doing it yourself to make) Personnel as member, it is desirable that periodically work near the electrical system of electrification and electric wire and close.

Typically, the case where needing the work using the electrical system or electric wire associated therewith charged is being carried out Under, before individual seeks together with the electrical system to work, circuit is usually powered off in center switch panel etc..In this way, Individual can according to ongoing specific tasks cutting wire and/or transfer or the electric wire for reconfiguring existing electrical system, To provide electric energy to the other component of building or region, and do not have to worry that individual will be exposed to electrification or " living " electric energy, It will cause grievous injury and will lead to death in many cases.

However, in many situations, although personal, believe before they work in system may the electricity went off electrical system System, but some circuits are likely to remain in activity or energized state.These circuits can cause serious danger to these staff Evil, especially those people for attempting that electric wire relevant to these systems is cut off or accessed when these systems are still in active state Member.In addition, if the failure elsewhere in same electric device, then it is possible that dangerous electric current, these electricity Stream may be ignored.

In order to address this issue, it has been proposed that various dedicated units comprising form and be configured to by personal use To test the tool of the state of electrical components.Such equipment, which is intended to detect, is present in electricity/pipeline/building system cable, pipeline Or the presence of the charge/current in other component.Although these equipment have been demonstrated effectively to provide a user existing for test Means, alternatively, these equipment are typically designed to require practical contact firewire to execute test function for current/voltage, or Tip or reserved area trolley wire are needed, this is not always to easily perform in crowded and dark space.

In addition, most of existing voltage/current detection devices are individual tools, it usually needs carried by individual, only For checking electric wire and almost without other useful purposes.Therefore, because needing to carry other works for a specific purpose Tool, therefore many people cannot carry such device, because they pass through roof or wall under building/dismounting/maintenance condition It creeps in space.Therefore, these people it is often found that lay oneself open in narrow space and they recognize the need for test electric wire or Circuit, it means that they generally have to recall from space to return to the electric wire then to take test equipment to test.

Accordingly, it is desirable to provide a kind of voltage/current test device, can simply be carried, or be attached to by user On pre-existing tool or on the body of user, it can simply and efficiently be applied to test before access circuit Current/voltage presence or absence.

Further, since currently available all existing voltage/current test equipments are only carrying out such survey in user Shi Youyong is tried, so if user is carrying out another task and such as runs cable, executes maintenance work or other construction workings, So existing test equipment will not provide any warning function, because they are not at test pattern.Accordingly, it is desirable to provide one Kind of the equipment that can be carried by user, the equipment equipment can alert the current electrical hazard of user by way of caution, that is, use Family is not physically to seek to detect this danger.

The reference and description of prior art or product are not intended to above and are not construed as in this field The statement of common knowledge perhaps may be used.Particularly, it is usual or known not to be related to those skilled in the art for above-mentioned prior art discussion Content, and contribute to understand the inventive step of the invention, wherein assert that relevant prior art is one Part.

Utility model content

It is limited according to the invention of one or more aspects such as independent claims.The some of the invention can Select and/or preferred feature is limited in dependent claims.

Therefore, in the one aspect of the invention, a kind of detection of energized state for detection circuit is provided Equipment, comprising:

One main body made of flexible elastic material；

It is embedded in the intracorporal control electronic device of the master, the control electronic device includes one for sensing near it The presence of voltage and the voltage in response to detecting generate the sensor of a signal；And a processor, for handling from institute The signal of the received generation of sensor is stated with the energized state of the circuit confirmly detected；With

One or more device indicatings are electrically connected with the control electronic device and are embedded in the main body, So that activating the device indicating when the processor determines that the energized state instruction circuit of the circuit is activity It is visually indicated with providing one, described visually indicate indicates that the circuit detected is movable；

Wherein, the main body is set as being mounted on the tool for being carried or being worn on by user.

In one embodiment of the invention, the main body has central indentation formed therein in order to by institute Main body is stated to be installed on the tool or the body of user.

The flexible elastic material can be rubber or silicone material etc..

The processor can be contained in a shell, and the shell may include one for operating the control electricity The power supply of sub- device.

The processor can also include a loudspeaker unit, for determining that the energized state of circuit refers in the processor One audible caution signal of offer when circuit is in active state is provided.

The sensor can be from the shell extend with formed surround the main body one or more loop wires, so as to In from various angles (preferably from 0 to 360 degree) sensing voltage.

One or more of device indicatings can be embedded in the main body.

Detailed description of the invention

The invention may be better understood according to the following non restrictive description of preferred embodiment, in which:

Fig. 1 is the perspective view of the detection device for the embodiment created according to the present invention；

Fig. 2 is mounted in the perspective view of the detection device of the Fig. 1 used on a conventional tool；

Fig. 3 is the isometric front view for creating the body wearing detection device of another embodiment according to the present invention；With

Fig. 4 is the perspective view for showing the embedded components of device of Fig. 4.

Specific embodiment

The preferred feature of the invention is described referring specifically now to attached drawing.It should be understood, however, that showing with reference to attached drawing Out and the feature of description is not necessarily to be construed as limiting the range of the invention.

The application that the invention hereinafter will be used to be used together with conventional tool (such as a pair of of pliers) at it into Row description, the pliers are usually carried by electrician and other personnel usually to work together with energization electrical system.However, ability Field technique personnel are appreciated that the invention can be with the various other tools and device one by electrician or similar individual carrying It rises and uses.

With reference to Fig. 1, the detection device 10 for creating an embodiment according to the present invention is shown.The detection device 10 usually packet It includes main body 12 made of flexible elastic material, such as rubber, silicone resin or is capable of forming predetermined shape and there is insertion Any other like material of component therein.

In the embodiment shown in Fig. 1 and 2, the main body 12 has substantially cylindrical shape, has and extends through Cross central indentation 14 therein.The main body 12 is shaped to encapsulate the control electronic device 15 of described device and lighting unit 16 Wherein.In this regard, the thickness of the main body 12 is for control electronic device 15 and LED therein or similar illumination 16 It is enough, while the control electronic device is enabled to sense the voltage and current circuit outside the main body 12 and make Obtaining the LED can pass light through wherein, and the user of the device in this way is readily visible the light.

Due to forming the elasticity and flexible nature of the material of main body, described device 10 can be easily mounted at various existing On tool, as shown in Figure 2.In this embodiment, device 10 be mounted to as skilled worker/apprentice/odd-jobman/maintenance personnel (such as Electrician/pipeliner/builder) on the handle portion 22 of the traditional pliers 20 of a pair that can be easily carried with.Described device 20 can It is pushed on end 23 to be only installed only at the handle 22 and along handle 22, so that it is closely fixed to as shown in the figure The handle 22.Then user can according to need carrying and use the pliers 20, and the pliers 20 can be carried In their pocket or the zone similarity of clothes, to be easy to take when needed.

It is understood that the control electronic device 15 includes a shell, the shell includes one with integrated The circuit board of circuit, for handling sensing signal mounted thereto.The antenna 19 of one or more electric wire form is attached to control The circuit board of electronic equipment 15 processed and be set as around the main body 12 extend, as shown in Figure 1.The antenna 19 and one passes Sensor is directly connected to, and the sensor is located on the integrated circuit of the controlling electronic devices 15, when equipment 10 is to be checked When the alive circuit or electric wire of survey move about, it is able to detect that the presence in local voltage source.

Control electronic device 15 may include one or more filters, play elimination detected by antenna 19 it is any The effect of electrostatic, so that the controlling electronic devices 15 of equipment 10 only detects alternating current associated with mains supply or similar devices Pressure.In this way, the system surprisingly will not detect general electrostatic by air since device 10 is mobile, this may It provides a user the reading of mistake and shows an activity circuit, the user is usually only emerging to the alternating-current voltage source sense in detection electric wire Interest.

Controlling electronic device 15 may include a power supply, such as battery.The battery is set as to control electronic device 15 Component electric power is provided, and can be rechargeable battery or non-rechargeable battery.The case where battery is rechargeable battery Under, simply equipment 10 can be recharged by the way that equipment to be located in electric field, allow the equipment at any time Between recharge or the equipment may include a plug or socket, the conventional batteries for may be connected to main power source with one are filled Electric appliance connection.

Each lighting unit 16 is that rigid line (hard wired) is connected to the control electronic device 15, so that examining in circuit It measures in cable, pipeline or related system there are when voltage or electric current, activates lighting system to issue the user with warning light.Due to The property for forming the material of the main body 12 of described device activates lighting device 16 to will lead to the master by control electronic device 15 Body 12 shines near voltage/current source.It should be understood that it is also contemplated that other lighting units, such as photoconductive tube etc., Light can be scattered in entire main body 12.In addition, the main body 12 may include colorant or additive, in lighting unit Main body 12 is caused to shine when 16 activation, so that when described device is positioned towards the position of electric wire with voltage, described device 10 shine to indicate such event.

In use, equipment 10 will be attached on the tool that they usually carry by user when they do one's duty.This It can be one group of pliers as shown in Figure 2, but also may include screwdriver etc..Then user is able to enter wall or the roof space Or any other working space, to execute their task, and when they encounter electric wire, they can simply position institute Tool is stated, so that equipment 10 is located near electric wire to be tested, to determine whether electric wire carries voltage or electric current.If equipment 10 Voltage or electric current is not detected, then user can according to need using the electric wire to execute task.Alternatively, if electric wire is tested Surveying is " having electricity ", then user can stop working and attempt to disconnect the circuit to the line powered before continuing.

One alternate embodiment of the detection device of the invention is indicated in Fig. 3 with appended drawing reference 30.In the implementation In example, the control electronic device and power supply are encapsulated in the shell 35 in the main body 32 of flush mounting 30.Device 30 is by soft Property elastic material is made, such as rubber, silicone resin or any other similar material for being capable of forming predetermined shape.In the embodiment In, which is the wrist strap that will be worn over around the wrist of user or the form of bracelet.In this regard, user can be with wearable device 30, allow it constantly close for testing electric wire etc., because they execute routine works and do not need additional work Tool.

The component of device 30 is shown in isolation in Fig. 4.As shown, lighting device 34 is connected by electrical wiring to shell Control electronic device in 35 allows lighting device 34 to be positioned for activating around main body 32.In an illustrated embodiment, It provides two lighting devices 34 and is located on the opposite side of shell 35.It should be understood, however, that can use Any amount of lighting device, and can be positioned so that them when being embedded around 32 1 periphery of main body.In addition to When detecting voltage in cable etc. except activation lighting device 35, shell 35 can also be alert comprising one for issuing audible alarm Report and loudspeaker unit.

As shown, antenna 36 extends from shell 35 and around main body 32 at extending in one or more rings.Due to described Antenna 36 is embedded in the main body 32, keeps the guarantor of its shape and the resilient nature by the material for being used to form main body 32 Shield.As previously mentioned, antenna is used to detect the presence of current/voltage in tested cable or electric wire, it then can be by shell 35 Control electronics process, it is electric to alert user's " activity " to determine whether that caution signal should be activated by control electronic device Line.Due to the property of antenna, in the conceived case, it can be used for helping to charge to power supply.

It should be understood that the device can be simply by putting component in each embodiment shown in Fig. 1 and 3 It sets in mold and around the component molded elastomeric material to form component encapsulation wherein.It is used to form this This simple means of device ensure the device manufacturing simple and cost effective and can easily replace if necessary.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that can to invention described herein create method carry out it is many modification and The spirit and scope changed without departing from the invention.

In entire disclosure and claims, word "comprising" and its derivative are intended to inclusive rather than arrange The meaning of his property, opposite interior perhaps context requires otherwise unless expressly stated.That is, word " comprising " and its derivative words It will be considered as not only including its component listed for directly quoting, step or feature, but also including not specifically listed other Component, step or feature, except non-clearly state otherwise or context require otherwise.

Claims

1. a kind of voltage check device of the energized state for detection circuit characterized by comprising

One main body made of flexible elastic material；

It is embedded in the intracorporal control electronic device of the master, comprising: a sensor, for sensing close to the voltage of the main body In the presence of and respond detected voltage and generate a signal；And a processor, it is received described from sensor for handling The signal of generation is with the energized state of the circuit confirmly detected；With

One or more device indicatings are electrically connected with the control electronic device and install relative to the main body, each Device indicating is arranged so that when the processor determines that the energized state indicating circuit of circuit is movable, activates the finger Show that device device is visually indicated to issue the user with one, it is described to indicate that detected circuit is movable；

Wherein, the main body is arranged so that it is removably mounted on being carried by user or is worn on user's body On tool.

2. voltage check device according to claim 1, which is characterized in that the main body have one it is formed therein in Recess portion is entreated, in order to which the main body to be installed to the body of the tool or the user.

3. voltage check device according to claim 1, which is characterized in that the flexible elastic material is rubber or silicon tree Rouge.

4. voltage check device according to claim 1, which is characterized in that the processor be housed in a shell and Including the power supply for operating the control electronic device.

5. voltage check device according to claim 4, which is characterized in that the processor further includes a loudspeaker list Member, the loudspeaker unit are used to determine that the state of activation of the circuit indicates that the circuit is in moving type in the processor One audible caution signal is provided when state.

6. voltage check device according to claim 4, which is characterized in that the sensor is antenna/voltage sensing electricity Line or circuit, the antenna/voltage sensing wire or circuit extend from the shell to form one or more around the main body A loop is to promote to sense the voltage.

7. voltage check device according to claim 4, which is characterized in that the sensor has about 360 degree of model It encloses.

8. voltage check device according to claim 1, which is characterized in that one or more of device indicating insertions In the main body.