EP1077351B1 - Electrical control device for a radiator, esp. an electrical towel drier - Google Patents

Electrical control device for a radiator, esp. an electrical towel drier Download PDF

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EP1077351B1
EP1077351B1 EP99440227A EP99440227A EP1077351B1 EP 1077351 B1 EP1077351 B1 EP 1077351B1 EP 99440227 A EP99440227 A EP 99440227A EP 99440227 A EP99440227 A EP 99440227A EP 1077351 B1 EP1077351 B1 EP 1077351B1
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Thierry Peyras
Fabrice Benichou
Olivier Frommweiler
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24H—FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
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    • F24H9/18—Arrangement or mounting of grates or heating means
    • F24H9/1854—Arrangement or mounting of grates or heating means for air heaters
    • F24H9/1863—Arrangement or mounting of electric heating means
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24H—FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
    • F24H9/00—Details
    • F24H9/20—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
    • F24H9/2007—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices for water heaters
    • F24H9/2014—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices for water heaters using electrical energy supply
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24H—FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
    • F24H3/00—Air heaters
    • F24H3/002—Air heaters using electric energy supply
    • F24H3/004—Air heaters using electric energy supply with a closed circuit for a heat transfer liquid

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  • the present invention relates to the field of equipment domestic, in particular of heating and more particularly the towel radiators, and relates to an electrical device for controlling a radiator, in particular an electric towel radiator.
  • the towel radiators are radiators. often used as auxiliary radiators, consisting of a body heater on which towels or the like can be hung and by a device for controlling and adjusting a penetrating heating means tightly in said body, such as an immersion heater.
  • the body heater is usually filled with a heat transfer fluid and closed with sealingly at the immersion heater.
  • radiators are produced in the form of a complete assembly, namely radiator and control device, in factory, and are installed directly by qualified operators.
  • the control device which can be of the control type to distance, contains all the circuits necessary for this purpose and present in the form of a relatively complex and bulky element, this which entails risks of deterioration during storage, transport and handling before and during installation. Furthermore, this device also requires a relatively complex and front connection necessarily be carried out by qualified personnel.
  • the heating body of these assemblies has a wired outlet which requires a connection to the control circuit and this connection is made in the factory. As a result, for power installations different, it is necessary to carry out the manufacture of as many sets corresponding, so that the references are multiplied and the stocks which increases the cost of the heating thus produced.
  • this control device is equipped with a actuation by infrared and this receiver must be precisely positioned towards the command transmitter in order to guarantee optimal operation.
  • a radiator electric comprising an electric control device connected to said radiator, at the end of the heating element.
  • this device electric control is connected to the heating element in one position predetermined and is housed in a protective casing without possibility subsequent orientation for adaptation according to positioning of a remote control means to be accessible.
  • the object of the present invention is to overcome these drawbacks by proposing an electrical device for controlling a radiator, particular of an electric towel heater, allowing a control, in particular from a distance, of a radiator by simple means and quick installation.
  • the electric device for controlling a radiator is constituted by an electrical control means a heating device integrated in a heating element and by a quick adjustment means in position of said control means relative to the heating element, this quick adjustment means being constituted by a connection piece by snap cooperating with a connection and orientation ring, fitted to the corresponding end of the heating element, by snap-fastening in the outlet end of the heater.
  • FIGS. 1 to 3 of the accompanying drawings show a device electric control of a radiator, in particular a radiator electric towel warmer.
  • this device is constituted by an electrical means 1 for controlling a heater 2 integrated in a heating element 3 and by means 4 of adjustment fast in position of said control means 1 relative to the element heater 3, this quick adjustment means 4 being constituted by a snap-on connection nozzle 12 cooperating with a connection and orientation ring 3, fitted to the corresponding end of the heating element 3, by snap-fastening in the end of outlet from the heating body.
  • the heating element 3 is not shown, in Figures 1 to 3 of attached drawings, only by a cooperating radiator end element with the heating device 2.
  • This heating device 2 is present, in the embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings, in the form of a immersion heater immersed in a heat transfer fluid. However, it could also be envisaged to produce this heating device 2 in the form a solenoid valve connected to a central heating circuit.
  • the electrical means 1 for controlling the heating device 2 advantageously takes the form of an electric actuator 5, connected electrically to the heater 2 and energized via a means 6 of direct or indirect actuation.
  • Electric actuator 5 is advantageously constituted in the form of a relay provided with an output wired connected to a plug-in connector 7 on corresponding tabs 8 of the heating body 2.
  • the means 6 of direct or indirect actuation of the actuator electric 5 can be either in the form of a device electromechanical such as a switch connected to the relay forming the actuator electric 5, either in the form of an infrared or radio frequency receiver connected to said relay forming the actuator 5.
  • All of the electrical control means 1 is connected known manner to a power cord 19 to be connected to the installation electric.
  • This electrical control means 1 is further constituted by a body 9 for receiving the electric actuator 5 and the means 6 actuating the latter, this body 9 being provided, on the one hand, with a orifice 10 for passage of the power cord 19 and an opening 11 for housing of the direct or indirect actuation means 6 of the actuator electric 5 and, on the other hand, a snap-on connection end piece 12 cooperating with a connection ring 13 and orientation fitted the corresponding end of the heating element 3 by snapping into the outlet end of the heating body 2.
  • the snap-on connection end piece 12 is integral with the end of the body 9 and is advantageously provided with at least one elastic tongue 12 'which cooperates, in the mounting position of the body 9 on the heating element 3, with an annular rib 14 provided on the end corresponding to the heating body 2, a peripheral seal 15 housed in a groove in said end of the heating body 2 ensuring sealing with the body 9.
  • connection ring 13 ( Figures 1 and 3) is provided with a part, of elastic snap tabs 13 'cooperating with a rib internal annular 16 of the corresponding end of the heating body 2 and, on the other hand, at its opposite end, 13 "peripheral grooves cooperating, in the mounting position of the body 9, with ribs of positioning 17 arranged in parallel on the internal wall of the body 9 ( Figures 1 and 4).
  • Such rotation with indexing in position by cooperation of the 13 "grooves with the ribs of positioning 17 provides precise adjustment of the position of the means 6 for direct or indirect actuation of the electric actuator 5 by in relation to the heating element 3, in view, either of its easy access for a manual control, i.e. positioning of the receiving cell by relative to an element emitting infrared waves or radio frequencies.
  • the body 9 is further provided with internal ribs 18 arranged symmetrically by relative to its longitudinal axis and intended to produce guide rails, positioning and holding the actuator actuation means 6 electric 5, as well as the latter.
  • Such an embodiment of the body 9 allows perform a complete assembly of the actuating means assembly 6 and electric actuator 5, as well as the power cord 19 in a sub-assembly control module, of which only connector 7, connected to the actuator electric 5 by means of connection wires, remains mobile and accessible for mounting on the corresponding end of the body heats 2 of a heating element 3.
  • this wired connection allows a significant relative movement between the body 9 and the heating body 2, because that the available length of wire allows a fairly large winding of these on themselves.
  • the electric actuator 5 and the means 6 of control of the electric actuator 5 can also be carried out under form of two independent circuits, the actuator 5 being, for example, under form of a power circuit, while the control means 6 is supplied with low voltage.
  • the control means 6 it is possible to envisage the integration of the relay of tensioning of the body 2 or solenoid valve directly in a sleeve corresponding to the heating element 3, the control means 6 being limited to simple low voltage control of the energizing relay heater body voltage 2.
  • the constitution and the method of mounting the device in accordance with the invention allow not only a quick connection of it to a heating element 3, but also easy access, before mounting the device, to the heating body 2, which becomes easily removable. So, it can perfectly be envisaged to carry out the storage and the delivery of heating elements 3 vacuum, filling with heat transfer fluid can be carried out directly on site before installation.
  • the invention it is possible to produce a device electric control of a radiator, in particular a radiator electric towel warmer simple to manufacture and quick to assemble simple.
  • this device in the form of a sub-assembly can simply and quickly be connected to a body of heater allows significant gains both in terms of manufacturing logistics, the subset obtained can easily be adapted to different heaters and at different powers.
  • the device according to the invention allows, in the case of an order to distance, to optimize the range of the means used.
  • the device according to the invention can be produced under the shape of an aesthetic subset of small footprint.
  • This device has essentially been described for use with electric heaters. However, it is entirely possible integrate the device according to the invention with heating radiators central, whose individual management is ensured through a centralized circuit of the home automation type.

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La présente invention concerne le domaine des équipements domestiques, notamment de chauffage et plus particulièrement les radiateurs du type sèche-serviettes, et a pour objet un dispositif électrique de commande d'un radiateur, en particulier d'un radiateur électrique sèche-serviettes.The present invention relates to the field of equipment domestic, in particular of heating and more particularly the towel radiators, and relates to an electrical device for controlling a radiator, in particular an electric towel radiator.

Les radiateurs du type sèche-serviettes sont des radiateurs. souvent utilisés comme radiateurs d'appoint, constitués par un corps chauffant sur lequel peuvent être accrochées des serviettes ou autres et par un dispositif de commande et de réglage d'un moyen de chauffe pénétrant de manière étanche dans ledit corps, tel qu'un thermoplongeur. Le corps chauffant est généralement rempli par un fluide caloporteur et fermé de manière étanche au niveau du thermoplongeur.The towel radiators are radiators. often used as auxiliary radiators, consisting of a body heater on which towels or the like can be hung and by a device for controlling and adjusting a penetrating heating means tightly in said body, such as an immersion heater. The body heater is usually filled with a heat transfer fluid and closed with sealingly at the immersion heater.

Actuellement, ces radiateurs connus sont réalisés sous forme d'un ensemble complet, à savoir radiateur et dispositif de commande, en usine, et sont installés directement par des opérateurs qualifiés.Currently, these known radiators are produced in the form of a complete assembly, namely radiator and control device, in factory, and are installed directly by qualified operators.

Le dispositif de commande, qui peut être du type commande à distance, renferme l'ensemble des circuits nécessaires à cet effet et se présente sous forme d'un élément relativement complexe et encombrant, ce qui entraíne des risques de détérioration lors du stockage, du transport et des manipulations avant et en cours d'installation. Par ailleurs, ce dispositif nécessite également un branchement relativement complexe et devant forcément être réalisé par un personnel qualifié.The control device, which can be of the control type to distance, contains all the circuits necessary for this purpose and present in the form of a relatively complex and bulky element, this which entails risks of deterioration during storage, transport and handling before and during installation. Furthermore, this device also requires a relatively complex and front connection necessarily be carried out by qualified personnel.

Le corps de chauffe de ces ensembles présente une sortie filaire qui nécessite un branchement sur le circuit de commande et ce branchement est réalisé en usine. Il en résulte que pour des installations de puissance différentes, il est nécessaire de réaliser la fabrication d'autant d'ensembles correspondants, de sorte que les références sont multipliées et les stocks augmentés, ce qui entraíne une augmentation du coût des appareils de chauffage ainsi réalisés.The heating body of these assemblies has a wired outlet which requires a connection to the control circuit and this connection is made in the factory. As a result, for power installations different, it is necessary to carry out the manufacture of as many sets corresponding, so that the references are multiplied and the stocks which increases the cost of the heating thus produced.

Enfin, dans le cas de la réalisation du dispositif de commande pour une intégration dans un ensemble de gestion des appareillages par domotique, ce dispositif de commande est équipé d'un récepteur à actionnement par infra-rouge et ce récepteur doit impérativement être positionné d'une manière précise en direction de l'émetteur de commande correspondant, ce afin de garantir un fonctionnement optimal.Finally, in the case of the realization of the control device for integration into a device management system by home automation, this control device is equipped with a actuation by infrared and this receiver must be precisely positioned towards the command transmitter in order to guarantee optimal operation.

La réalisation actuelle des dispositifs de commande de radiateurs de ce type présente, cependant, outre l'inconvénient d'un encombrement important et d'une installation relativement complexe, l'inconvénient supplémentaire d'une difficulté de réglage de positionnement du récepteur de la commande à distance. The current realization of the control devices radiators of this type present, however, besides the disadvantage of a large footprint and a relatively complex installation, the additional disadvantage of difficulty adjusting positioning of the remote control receiver.

On connaít également, par US-A-4 873 421, un radiateur électrique comportant un dispositif électrique de commande relié audit radiateur, à l'extrémité de l'élément chauffant. Cependant, ce dispositif électrique de commande est relié à l'élément chauffant dans une position prédéterminée et est logé dans un carter de protection sans possibilité d'orientation ultérieure en vue d'une adaptation en fonction du positionnement d'un moyen de commande à distance devant être accessible. We also know, from US-A-4 873 421, a radiator electric comprising an electric control device connected to said radiator, at the end of the heating element. However, this device electric control is connected to the heating element in one position predetermined and is housed in a protective casing without possibility subsequent orientation for adaptation according to positioning of a remote control means to be accessible.

La présente invention a pour but de pallier ces inconvénients en proposant un dispositif électrique de commande d'un radiateur, en particulier d'un radiateur électrique chauffe-serviettes, permettant une commande, en particulier à distance, d'un radiateur par des moyens simples et d'installation rapide.The object of the present invention is to overcome these drawbacks by proposing an electrical device for controlling a radiator, particular of an electric towel heater, allowing a control, in particular from a distance, of a radiator by simple means and quick installation.

A cet effet, le dispositif électrique de commande d'un radiateur, en particulier d'un radiateur électrique chauffe-serviettes, est constitué par un moyen électrique de commande d'un dispositif de chauffe intégré dans un élément chauffant et par un moyen de réglage rapide en position dudit moyen de commande par rapport à l'élément chauffant, ce moyen de réglage rapide étant constitué par un embout de connexion par encliquetage coopérant avec une bague de connexion et d'orientation, équipant l'extrémité correspondante de l'élément chauffant, par encliquetage dans l'extrémité de sortie du corps de chauffe. To this end, the electric device for controlling a radiator, in particular an electric towel heater, is constituted by an electrical control means a heating device integrated in a heating element and by a quick adjustment means in position of said control means relative to the heating element, this quick adjustment means being constituted by a connection piece by snap cooperating with a connection and orientation ring, fitted to the corresponding end of the heating element, by snap-fastening in the outlet end of the heater.

L'invention sera mieux comprise grâce à la description ci-après, qui se rapporte à un mode de réalisation préféré, donné à titre d'exemple non limitatif, et expliqué avec référence aux dessins schématiques annexés, dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en élévation latérale et en coupe du dispositif conforme à l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue en perspective du dispositif ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue éclatée en perspective du dispositif et
  • la figure 4 est une vue en perspective, à plus grande échelle, du corps du récepteur du dispositif.
    • The invention will be better understood from the description below, which relates to a preferred embodiment, given by way of nonlimiting example, and explained with reference to the appended schematic drawings, in which:
  • Figure 1 is a side elevational view in section of the device according to the invention;
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of the device;
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the device and
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view, on a larger scale, of the body of the receiver of the device.

    • Les figures 1 à 3 des dessins annexés représentent un dispositif électrique de commande d'un radiateur, en particulier d'un radiateur électrique chauffe-serviettes.Figures 1 to 3 of the accompanying drawings show a device electric control of a radiator, in particular a radiator electric towel warmer.

    Conformément à l'invention, ce dispositif est constitué par un moyen électrique 1 de commande d'un dispositif de chauffe 2 intégré dans un élément chauffant 3 et par un moyen 4 de réglage rapide en position dudit moyen de commande 1 par rapport à l'élément chauffant 3, ce moyen 4 de réglage rapide étant constitué par un embou de connexion par encliquetage 12 coopérant avec une bague de connexion 3 et d'orientation, équipant l'extrémité correspondante de l'élément chauffant 3, par encliquetage dans l'extrémité de sortie du corps de chauffe. L'élément chauffant 3 n'est représenté, sur les figures 1 à 3 des dessins annexés, que par un élément d'extrémité de radiateur qui coopère avec le dispositif de chauffe 2. Ce dispositif de chauffe 2 se présente, dans le mode de réalisation représenté aux dessins annexés, sous forme d'un thermoplongeur baignant dans un fluide caloporteur. Toutefois, il pourrait également être envisagé de réaliser ce dispositif de chauffe 2 sous forme d'une électrovanne reliée à un circuit de chauffage central.According to the invention, this device is constituted by an electrical means 1 for controlling a heater 2 integrated in a heating element 3 and by means 4 of adjustment fast in position of said control means 1 relative to the element heater 3, this quick adjustment means 4 being constituted by a snap-on connection nozzle 12 cooperating with a connection and orientation ring 3, fitted to the corresponding end of the heating element 3, by snap-fastening in the end of outlet from the heating body. The heating element 3 is not shown, in Figures 1 to 3 of attached drawings, only by a cooperating radiator end element with the heating device 2. This heating device 2 is present, in the embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings, in the form of a immersion heater immersed in a heat transfer fluid. However, it could also be envisaged to produce this heating device 2 in the form a solenoid valve connected to a central heating circuit.

    Le moyen électrique 1 de commande du dispositif de chauffe 2 se présente avantageusement sous forme d'un actionneur électrique 5, relié électriquement au corps de chauffe 2 et mis sous tension par l'intermédiaire d'un moyen 6 d'actionnement direct ou indirect. L'actionneur électrique 5 est avantageusement constitué sous forme d'un relais pourvu d'une sortie filaire reliée à un connecteur 7 embrochable sur des pattes correspondantes 8 du corps de chauffe 2.The electrical means 1 for controlling the heating device 2 advantageously takes the form of an electric actuator 5, connected electrically to the heater 2 and energized via a means 6 of direct or indirect actuation. Electric actuator 5 is advantageously constituted in the form of a relay provided with an output wired connected to a plug-in connector 7 on corresponding tabs 8 of the heating body 2.

    Le moyen 6 d'actionnement direct ou indirect de l'actionneur électrique 5 peut se présenter, soit sous forme d'un dispositif électromécanique tel qu'un interrupteur relié au relais formant l'actionneur électrique 5, soit sous forme d'un récepteur d'ondes infra-rouges ou radio-fréquences relié audit relais formant l'actionneur 5.The means 6 of direct or indirect actuation of the actuator electric 5 can be either in the form of a device electromechanical such as a switch connected to the relay forming the actuator electric 5, either in the form of an infrared or radio frequency receiver connected to said relay forming the actuator 5.

    L'ensemble du moyen électrique 1 de commande est relié de manière connue à un cordon d'alimentation 19 à brancher sur l'installation électrique.All of the electrical control means 1 is connected known manner to a power cord 19 to be connected to the installation electric.

    Ce moyen électrique 1 de commande est constitué, en outre, par un corps 9 de réception de l'actionneur électrique 5 et du moyen 6 d'actionnement de ce dernier, ce corps 9 étant pourvu, d'une part, d'un orifice 10 de passage du cordon d'alimentation 19 et d'une ouverture 11 de logement du moyen 6 d'actionnement direct ou indirect de l'actionneur électrique 5 et, d'autre part, d'un embout de connexion par encliquetage 12 coopérant avec une bague de connexion 13 et d'orientation équipant l'extrémité correspondante de l'élément chauffant 3 par encliquetage dans l'extrémité de sortie du corps de chauffe 2. Cette constitution ressort plus particulièrement des figures 1 à 3 des dessins annexés.This electrical control means 1 is further constituted by a body 9 for receiving the electric actuator 5 and the means 6 actuating the latter, this body 9 being provided, on the one hand, with a orifice 10 for passage of the power cord 19 and an opening 11 for housing of the direct or indirect actuation means 6 of the actuator electric 5 and, on the other hand, a snap-on connection end piece 12 cooperating with a connection ring 13 and orientation fitted the corresponding end of the heating element 3 by snapping into the outlet end of the heating body 2. This constitution emerges more particularly Figures 1 to 3 of the accompanying drawings.

    L'embout de connexion par encliquetage 12 est solidaire de l'extrémité du corps 9 et est avantageusement pourvu d'au moins une languette élastique 12' qui coopère, en position de montage du corps 9 sur l'élément chauffant 3, avec une nervure annulaire 14 prévue sur l'extrémité correspondante du corps de chauffe 2, un joint périphérique 15 logé dans une gorge de ladite extrémité du corps de chauffe 2 assurant l'étanchéité avec le corps 9. Ainsi, l'étanchéité de l'ensemble électrique de commande et de puissance peut être parfaitement assurée.The snap-on connection end piece 12 is integral with the end of the body 9 and is advantageously provided with at least one elastic tongue 12 'which cooperates, in the mounting position of the body 9 on the heating element 3, with an annular rib 14 provided on the end corresponding to the heating body 2, a peripheral seal 15 housed in a groove in said end of the heating body 2 ensuring sealing with the body 9. Thus, the tightness of the electrical control assembly and power can be perfectly assured.

    La bague de connexion 13 (figures 1 et 3) est pourvue, d'une part, de pattes élastiques d'encliquetage 13' coopérant avec une nervure annulaire interne 16 de l'extrémité correspondante du corps de chauffe 2 et, d'autre part, à son extrémité opposée, de cannelures périphériques 13" coopérant, en position de montage du corps 9, avec des nervures de positionnement 17 disposées parallèlement sur la paroi interne du corps 9 (figures 1 et 4). Ainsi, il est possible, après encliquetage du corps 9 sur l'extrémité correspondante du corps de chauffe 2, de régler ledit corps 9 en position par rapport à l'élément chauffant 3, par simple rotation dudit corps 9 sur la bague de connexion 13, le pas entre deux cannelures successives déterminant l'angle de rotation. Une telle rotation avec indexation en position par coopération des cannelures 13" avec les nervures de positionnement 17 permet d'obtenir un réglage précis de la position du moyen 6 d'actionnement direct ou indirect de l'actionneur électrique 5 par rapport à l'élément chauffant 3, en vue, soit de son accès aisé pour une commande manuelle, soit du positionnement de la cellule réceptrice par rapport à un élément émetteur d'ondes infra-rouges ou par radio-fréquences.The connection ring 13 (Figures 1 and 3) is provided with a part, of elastic snap tabs 13 'cooperating with a rib internal annular 16 of the corresponding end of the heating body 2 and, on the other hand, at its opposite end, 13 "peripheral grooves cooperating, in the mounting position of the body 9, with ribs of positioning 17 arranged in parallel on the internal wall of the body 9 (Figures 1 and 4). Thus, it is possible, after snap-fastening of the body 9 on the corresponding end of the heating body 2, to adjust said body 9 by position relative to the heating element 3, by simple rotation of said body 9 on the connection ring 13, the pitch between two successive grooves determining the angle of rotation. Such rotation with indexing in position by cooperation of the 13 "grooves with the ribs of positioning 17 provides precise adjustment of the position of the means 6 for direct or indirect actuation of the electric actuator 5 by in relation to the heating element 3, in view, either of its easy access for a manual control, i.e. positioning of the receiving cell by relative to an element emitting infrared waves or radio frequencies.

    Selon une variante de réalisation de l'invention, le corps 9 est muni, en outre, de nervures internes 18 disposées symétriquement par rapport à son axe longitudinal et destinées à réaliser des rails de guidage, de positionnement et de maintien du moyen 6 d'actionnement de l'actionneur électrique 5, ainsi que de ce dernier. Une telle réalisation du corps 9 permet d'effectuer un montage complet de l'ensemble moyen d'actionnement 6 et actionneur électrique 5, ainsi que du cordon d'alimentation 19 en un sous-ensemble de commande fini, dont seul le connecteur 7, relié à l'actionneur électrique 5 par l'intermédiaire de fils de branchement, reste mobile et accessible pour le montage sur l'extrémité correspondante du corps de chauffe 2 d'un élément chauffant 3. En outre, cette liaison filaire permet un mouvement relatif important entre le corps 9 et le corps de chauffe 2, du fait que la longueur de fils disponible permet un enroulement assez important de ceux-ci sur eux-mêmes.According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, the body 9 is further provided with internal ribs 18 arranged symmetrically by relative to its longitudinal axis and intended to produce guide rails, positioning and holding the actuator actuation means 6 electric 5, as well as the latter. Such an embodiment of the body 9 allows perform a complete assembly of the actuating means assembly 6 and electric actuator 5, as well as the power cord 19 in a sub-assembly control module, of which only connector 7, connected to the actuator electric 5 by means of connection wires, remains mobile and accessible for mounting on the corresponding end of the body heats 2 of a heating element 3. In addition, this wired connection allows a significant relative movement between the body 9 and the heating body 2, because that the available length of wire allows a fairly large winding of these on themselves.

    Conformément à une autre variante de réalisation de l'invention, non représentée aux dessins annexés, il est également possible de réaliser la connexion électrique entre l'actionneur électrique 5 et le corps de chauffe 2 par une liaison électrique à joint tournant, le connecteur 7 étant simplement remplacé par des broches chargées élastiquement et coopérant chacune avec un contact circulaire du corps de chauffe 2.According to another alternative embodiment of the invention, not shown in the accompanying drawings, it is also possible to carry out the electrical connection between the electric actuator 5 and the heating body 2 by an electrical connection with rotating joint, the connector 7 being simply replaced by elastically loaded pins each cooperating with a circular contact of the heating body 2.

    Selon une autre variante de réalisation de l'invention, non représentée aux dessins annexés, l'actionneur électrique 5 et le moyen 6 de commande de l'actionneur électrique 5 peuvent également être réalisés sous forme de deux circuits indépendants, l'actionneur 5 étant, par exemple, sous forme d'un circuit de puissance, alors que le moyen de commande 6 est alimenté en basse tension. Dans un tel mode de réalisation, il est envisageable de prévoir l'intégration du relais de mise sous tension du corps de chauffe 2 ou de l'électrovanne directement dans un manchon correspondant de l'élément chauffant 3, le moyen de commande 6 étant limité à une simple commande à basse tension du relais de mise sous tension du corps de chauffe 2.According to another alternative embodiment of the invention, not shown in the accompanying drawings, the electric actuator 5 and the means 6 of control of the electric actuator 5 can also be carried out under form of two independent circuits, the actuator 5 being, for example, under form of a power circuit, while the control means 6 is supplied with low voltage. In such an embodiment, it is possible to envisage the integration of the relay of tensioning of the body 2 or solenoid valve directly in a sleeve corresponding to the heating element 3, the control means 6 being limited to simple low voltage control of the energizing relay heater body voltage 2.

    La constitution et le mode de montage du dispositif conforme à l'invention permettent, non seulement une connexion rapide de celui-ci sur un élément chauffant 3, mais également un accès aisé, avant montage du dispositif, au corps de chauffe 2, qui devient facilement démontable. Ainsi, il peut parfaitement être envisagé d'effectuer le stockage et la livraison des éléments chauffants 3 à vide, le remplissage en fluide caloporteur pouvant être réalisé directement sur chantier avant installation.The constitution and the method of mounting the device in accordance with the invention allow not only a quick connection of it to a heating element 3, but also easy access, before mounting the device, to the heating body 2, which becomes easily removable. So, it can perfectly be envisaged to carry out the storage and the delivery of heating elements 3 vacuum, filling with heat transfer fluid can be carried out directly on site before installation.

    Grâce à l'invention, il est possible de réaliser un dispositif électrique de commande d'un radiateur, en particulier d'un radiateur électrique chauffe-serviettes de fabrication simple et de montage rapide et simple. En outre, la réalisation de ce dispositif sous forme d'un sous-ensemble pouvant simplement et rapidement être connecté sur un corps de chauffe permet des gains importants tant en ce qui concerne la fabrication que la logistique, le sous-ensemble obtenu pouvant facilement être adapté à différents corps de chauffe et à des puissances différentes.Thanks to the invention, it is possible to produce a device electric control of a radiator, in particular a radiator electric towel warmer simple to manufacture and quick to assemble simple. In addition, the realization of this device in the form of a sub-assembly can simply and quickly be connected to a body of heater allows significant gains both in terms of manufacturing logistics, the subset obtained can easily be adapted to different heaters and at different powers.

    Par ailleurs, du fait de la possibilité de réglage en position, le dispositif conforme à l'invention permet, dans le cas d'une commande à distance, d'optimiser la portée des moyens mis en oeuvre.Furthermore, due to the possibility of adjustment in position, the device according to the invention allows, in the case of an order to distance, to optimize the range of the means used.

    Enfin, le dispositif conforme à l'invention peut être réalisé sous la forme d'un sous-ensemble esthétique de faible encombrement.Finally, the device according to the invention can be produced under the shape of an aesthetic subset of small footprint.

    Ce dispositif a essentiellement été décrit pour une utilisation avec des radiateurs électriques. Cependant, il est tout à fait envisageable d'intégrer le dispositif conforme à l'invention à des radiateurs de chauffage central, dont la gestion individuelle est assurée par l'intermédiaire d'un circuit centralisé du type domotique.This device has essentially been described for use with electric heaters. However, it is entirely possible integrate the device according to the invention with heating radiators central, whose individual management is ensured through a centralized circuit of the home automation type.

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    1. Electrical control device for a radiator, in particular an electrical towel dryer, characterised in that it consists of an electrical control means (1) for a heating device (2) integrated in a heating member (3) and of a means (4) for rapid adjustment in the position of said control means (1) relative to the heating member (3), this means (4) for rapid adjustment consisting of a latching connecting-piece (12) co-operating with a connecting and directing ring (13) provided on the corresponding end of the heating member (3) by latching in the output end of the heating member (2).
    2. Device according to claim 1, characterised in that the electrical control means (1) of the heating device (2) is in the form of an electrical actuator (5) electrically connected to the heating member (2) and supplied with voltage by a direct or indirect actuating means (6).
    3. Device according to claim 2, characterised in that the electrical actuator (5) is produced in the form of a relay provided with a transmission output connected to a connector (7) which can be plugged in on corresponding lugs (8) of the heating member (2).
    4. Device according to claim 2, characterised in that the direct or indirect actuating means (6) of the electrical actuator (5) is either in the form of an electromechanical device such as a switch connected to the relay forming the electrical actuator (5) or in the form of a receiver of infra-red or radio frequency waves connected to said relay forming the actuator (5).
    5. Device according to either of claims 1 or 2, characterised in that the electrical control means (1) consists, furthermore, of a member (9) for receiving the electrical actuator (5) and the actuating means (6) thereof, this member (9) being provided with an orifice (10) for the power lead (19) and an opening (11) for housing the direct or indirect actuating means (6) of the electrical actuator (5).
    6. Device according to claim 5, characterised in that the latching connecting-piece (12) is integral with the end of the member (9) and is provided with at least one elastic tongue (12') which, in the fitted position of the member (9) on the heating member (3), co-operates with an annular rib (14) provided on the corresponding end of the heating member (2) and a peripheral joint (15) housed in a groove of said end of the heating member (2) ensures tightness with the member (9).
    7. Device according to claim 5, characterised in that the connecting ring (13) is provided, on the one hand, with elastic latching lugs (13') co-operating with an internal annular rib (16) of the corresponding end of the heating member (2) and, on the other hand, at its opposing end, with peripheral ribbing (13") co-operating, in the fitted position of the member (9), with positioning ribs (17) disposed in parallel on the inner wall of the member (9).
    8. Device according to claim 5, characterised in that the member (9) is also equipped with internal ribs (18) disposed symmetrically with respect to its longitudinal axis and intended for producing rails for guiding, positioning and holding the actuating means (6) of the electrical actuator (5), as well as the latter.
    9. Device according to claim 2, characterised in that the electrical connection between the electrical actuator (5) and the heating member (2) is in the form of an electrical connection with a rotating joint comprising elastically loaded pins, each co-operating with a circular contact of the heating member (2).
    10. Device according to claim 2, characterised in that the electrical actuator (5) and the control means of the electrical actuator (5) are also produced in the form of two independent circuits, the actuator (5) being in the form of a power circuit, for example, while the control means (6) is supplied with low voltage.
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