Multipurpose intelligent switchboard device and system and method of use thereof

Abstract

The application discloses a multipurpose intelligent power distribution panel device and system and an application method thereof, which comprises: an incoming line for supplying power to a receiving end; a main breaker connected to the incoming line; a first relay device connected between the main breaker and a first load using a conventional power source; a second relay device connected to the first relay device; a third relay device connected to the second relay device; a fourth relay device connected between the third relay device and a second load comprising ordinary power consumption devices; and a fifth relay device connected between the third relay device and a third load comprising temperature regulating devices.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to a power distribution device, and more particularly, to a multi-purpose intelligent power distribution device and system for controlling power supply according to an application environment and a method for using the same. BACKGROUND

[0002] The conventional power distribution device is generally installed at a certain position in a house, and distributes power supplied from a power plant to electronic devices in the house and a building. In addition, the conventional power distribution device merely distributes power supplied to the house and the building, and thus has a problem in that it cannot support power saving and power demand management, and the like. With the rapid increase in power consumption and the increase in electronic devices using power, power saving and power demand management have become increasingly important.

[0003] With regard to power saving, research on reducing standby power consumption is being actively conducted in various forms. Standby power refers to power consumed by an electric device in a state in which the electric device is connected to a power source, although the electric device does not actually provide a user with a function. In order to reduce standby power, a user directly separates the electric device from the power source, or cuts off the power supply to the electric device. Thus, even if the user has the intention to save power, the user directly and repeatedly manages the electric device in order to reduce standby power consumption. Therefore, it is not easy to save power, and there is a great difficulty in preventing power outage in the case of a rapid increase in power demand in summer and winter, and in the case of a disaster such as an earthquake. SUMMARY

[0004] TECHNICAL PROBLEM

[0005] To solve the above problem, the present invention is directed to a multi-purpose intelligent power distribution device and system for cutting off standby power of an electric device according to an application environment of power, and a method for using the same, which makes power saving effective and convenient, and has a relay that can be controlled and recovered according to a power demand management and a power outage prevention energy management system (EMS) command in the case of a rapid increase in power demand in summer and winter, and in the case of a disaster such as an earthquake.

[0006] The present invention is directed to a multi-purpose intelligent power distribution device and system for effectively performing power application according to various conditions occurring in a user's living environment, and a method for using the same.

[0007] The present invention is directed to a multi-purpose intelligent power distribution device and system for remotely or manually controlling a power application environment, and a method for using the same.

[0008] The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned objects, and other objects not mentioned herein can be clearly understood from the following description.

[0009] TECHNICAL SOLUTION

[0010] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the multipurpose intelligent power distribution device of the present application can include: an incoming line for supplying power to a receiving end; a main breaker connected to the incoming line; a first relay device connected between the main breaker and a first load using a conventional power source; a second relay device connected to the first relay device; a third relay device connected to the second relay device; a fourth relay device connected between the third relay device and a second load including a general power consumption device; and a fifth relay device connected between the third relay device and a third load including a temperature regulating device.

[0011] In addition, the multipurpose intelligent power distribution device can further include at least one of a three-way switch for manually controlling the third relay device and a manual switch. Here, the manual switch is provided at a position close to a house entrance.

[0012] The multipurpose intelligent power distribution device can further include an Internet of Things (IoT) sensor connected to at least one of the third relay device, the fourth relay device, and the fifth relay device, and collecting standby power usage information of the power usage.

[0013] The multipurpose intelligent power distribution device can further include a sensor for detecting at least one of heat, smoke, and gas occurring above a specified reference value.

[0014] The main breaker or the first relay device is in a closed state when the sensor collects a sensor signal above a specified reference value.

[0015] Further, the main breaker or the first relay device is migrated from a closed state to an open state when the sensor collects a sensor signal below a specified reference value after collecting a sensor signal above a specified reference value.

[0016] In addition, the multipurpose intelligent power distribution device can further include a photographing device connected to the incoming line in parallel with the main breaker and independently configured to photograph a state in which the main breaker is closed or opened.

[0017] The multipurpose intelligent power distribution device can further include a power line communication circuit connected to the second relay device.

[0018] The second relay device is controlled in an open or closed state according to control of a power system usage mechanism connected through the power line communication circuit.

[0019] The multipurpose intelligent power distribution device can further include a remote communication circuit connected to at least one of the third relay device, the fourth relay device, and the fifth relay device.

[0020] At least one of the third relay device, the fourth relay device, and the fifth relay device is in an open or closed state according to control by a user terminal connected via the remote communication circuit.

[0021] The multipurpose intelligent distribution panel system according to the embodiment includes a multipurpose intelligent distribution panel device having a main breaker connected to an incoming line, a first relay device connected between the main breaker and a first load using a conventional power source, a second relay device connected between the first relay device and a power line communication circuit, a third relay device connected between the second relay device and a remote communication circuit, a fourth relay device connected between the third relay device and a second load including a general power consumption device, and a fifth relay device connected between the third relay device and a third load including a temperature adjustment device.

[0022] A power system operation mechanism supplies power to the multipurpose intelligent distribution panel device via the incoming line.

[0023] The power system operation mechanism communicates with the multipurpose intelligent distribution panel device via the power line communication circuit and controls power operation by controlling the second relay device.

[0024] The operation method of the multipurpose distribution panel device according to the embodiment is an operation method of a multipurpose intelligent distribution panel device having a main breaker connected to an incoming line, a first relay device connected between the main breaker and a first load using a conventional power source, a second relay device connected between the first relay device and a power line communication circuit, a third relay device connected between the second relay device and a remote communication circuit, a fourth relay device connected between the third relay device and a second load including a general power consumption device, and a fifth relay device connected between the third relay device and a third load including a temperature adjustment device.

[0025] The method includes detecting occurrence of at least one of heat, smoke, and gas above a specified reference value using a sensor, turning off the first relay device when at least one of heat, smoke, and gas above the specified reference value occurs, and turning on the first relay device when occurrence of at least one of heat, smoke, and gas above the specified reference value is removed.

[0026] In addition, the method further includes detecting at least one of a user's going out, coming home, and going to bed, and switching at least one of the third relay device, the fourth relay device, and the fifth relay device to an open or closed state according to at least one of the user's going out, coming home, and going to bed.

[0027] Advantages

[0028] The present application has the advantage of

[0029] According to the multipurpose intelligent power distribution panel device and system and the method of using the same, the present application collects sensor information about the surrounding environment required for power use, and effectively achieves the purpose of power use based on the sensor information.

[0030] The present application groups a plurality of power consuming devices, and further groups standby power according to standby power characteristics, thereby effectively managing standby power.

[0031] According to the present application, the power use environment can be controlled regardless of the place and time, thereby providing an effective and easy-to-use power use method such as standby power cut-off and power demand management.

[0032] In addition to the above effects, various effects are directly or implicitly disclosed in the following description of the embodiments of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0033] Figure 1 is a schematic view of an example of the structure of the multipurpose intelligent power distribution panel system according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 2 is a schematic view of an example of a receiving end to which the multipurpose intelligent power distribution panel device according to an embodiment of the present application is applied;

[0035] Figure 3 is a schematic view of an example of the method of using the multipurpose intelligent power distribution panel device according to an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The features and advantages of the present application will be more clearly understood from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0037] However, well-known functions or structures incorporated herein may be omitted or replaced with typical symbols from the drawings for the sake of clarity. Also, it should be noted that the same component is designated by the same reference numeral throughout the drawings.

[0038] The meanings of the terms or words used in the following description and drawings are not limited to the generally or dictionary meanings, and the inventor has defined the terms and words appropriately on the basis of the concept of the present application in order to describe the present application in the best way possible, and thus the meanings and concepts of the terms and words should be interpreted based on the idea and concept of the present application. Further, the embodiments described in the present specification and the structures illustrated in the drawings are merely the most preferred embodiments of the present application, and thus cannot represent all technical ideas of the present application. Accordingly, various equivalents and modifications of the application proposed at the time of filing of the present application can be included in the scope of the present application.

[0039] The terms "first", "second", and the like, as used in the specification, can refer to various components, but do not limit the components or the specification. The terms are used only to distinguish one component from another. For example, a first component could be termed a second component, and, similarly, a second component could be termed a first component without departing from the scope of the present application as set forth in the claims.

[0040] The terms used in the specification are only used to describe particular embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present application. The singular forms are intended to include the plural forms as long as there is no specific indication to the contrary. The terms "include" or "have" and the like used in the specification are used to specify the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts or combinations thereof described in the specification, and do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts or combinations thereof.

[0041] The terms "unit", "device", "module" and the like used in the specification refer to a unit that processes at least one function or action, and can be implemented by hardware or software or a combination of hardware and software. The terms "a", "an", "one", "the", and similar referents are used in the context of the specification, particularly in the context of the claims, to include both singular and plural forms, unless otherwise indicated or clearly contradicted by the context.

[0042] In addition to the above terms, specific terms used in the following description are useful for understanding the present application, and can be modified to other forms without departing from the technical idea of the present application.

[0043] Embodiments within the scope of the present application include computer-readable media having computer-executable instructions or data structures stored therein. Such computer-readable media are any available media that can be accessed by a general-purpose or special-purpose computer system. By way of example, such computer-readable media can be used for the storage and / or transmission of information such as computer-executable instructions, computer-readable instructions, or data structures for defining the program code means, including physical storage media, such as RAM, ROM, EPROM, CD-ROM or other optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other physical storage medium, but are not limited thereto.

[0044] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a multipurpose intelligent power distribution panel system structure according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0045] According to Figure 1The multipurpose intelligent power distribution panel system (1) of the present embodiment can include a power system operation mechanism (10), a transformer (30), a power transmission line (60), a service drop (70), and a receiving end (100) configured to include at least a part of the structure of the multipurpose intelligent power distribution panel device. The multipurpose intelligent power distribution panel system (1) of the present embodiment including the above-described structure can support fire prevention by a sensor for heat, smoke, gas, etc. in the intelligent (residential) power distribution panel and collection of power consumption data, include a multi-channel module for remote control of high-power equipment (220V / 15A, 20A, 40A, 50A~200A, etc.), and can support standby power cutoff, power demand management, and fire sensing of a plurality of power consumption devices (or a plurality of loads), and various functions.

[0046] The power system operation mechanism (10) can supply power to the receiving end (100) after purchasing power from a power producer or a power supplier. Such a power system operation mechanism (10) is connected to the transformer (30) through the power transmission line (60) to supply high-voltage power to the transformer (30). The power system operation mechanism (10) forms a communication channel with the power line communication circuit (130) configured in the receiving end (100) through the service drop (70) configured between the transformer (30) and the receiving end (100). The power system operation mechanism (10) forms a communication channel with the power line communication circuit (130) based on the power transmission line (60) and the service drop (70) to control power supplied to the receiving end (100). The power system operation mechanism (10) can include a power plant and a power trading station, etc.

[0047] The transformer transforms high-voltage power supplied to the power system operation mechanism (10) and transmits the transformed power to the receiving end (100) through the service drop (70).

[0048] The power transmission line (60) connects between the power system operation mechanism (10) and the transformer (30) to transmit high-voltage power of the power system operation mechanism (10) to the transformer (30). The power transmission line (60) functions as a communication line together with the service drop (70) to support power line communication of the receiving end (100).

[0049] The service drop (70) can be configured between the transformer (30) and the receiving end (100). Alternatively, the service drop (70) can be configured between the intelligent power distribution panel device configured in the transformer (30) and the receiving end (100) to transmit the transformed power in the transformer (30) to the intelligent power distribution panel device. The service drop (70) is connected to the power line communication circuit (130) configured in the receiving end (100) to function as a part of a communication signal with the power system operation mechanism (10).

[0050] The receiving end (100) corresponds to a customer who purchases electricity for use, and various subjects such as a household, a business, and a medical facility that receive power can become a customer. The present application describes a household as an example of the receiving end (100). However, the present application is not limited thereto. The receiving end (100) includes a multipurpose distribution panel device, and at least a part of the multipurpose distribution panel device can include a power line communication circuit (130), a relay device (102), a remote communication circuit (140), and a relay device group (100c).

[0051] The power line communication circuit (130) is connected to the incoming line (70) and supports the formation of a communication channel based on a power line. For example, the power line communication circuit (130) forms a communication channel between the power system operator (10) and the receiving end (100) based on the incoming line (70) and the power transmission line (60), and controls the power supply to various loads provided in the receiving end (100) according to the power control policy of the power system operator (10). In this regard, the power line communication circuit (130) can be connected to the relay device (102) that supplies power to the receiving end (100). The power system operator (10) controls the relay device (102) through the power line communication circuit (130), and further controls the power supply to other relay devices connected to the relay device (102) or at least one load connected to the relay device (102).

[0052] The relay device (102) is connected to the power line communication circuit (130) and is in an open or closed state according to a control signal received by the power line communication circuit (130). The relay device (102) is electrically connected to the incoming line (70) and transmits power transmitted through the incoming line (70) to at least one load included in the receiving end (100). Alternatively, as shown in the drawing, the relay device (102) is connected to a relay device group (100c) group connected to a plurality of other loads and controls the power supply to the relay device group (100c).

[0053] The remote communication circuit (140) can remotely transmit and receive communication signals. For example, the remote communication circuit (140) can support various remote communications such as 3G mobile communication, 4G mobile communication, or network communication. Alternatively, the remote communication circuit (140) is connected to a user's mobile communication terminal based on a base station. In addition, the remote communication circuit (140) can be connected to the relay device group (100c). Further, the remote communication circuit (140) can control the opening or closing of the relay device group (100c) upon receiving a control signal requesting control of the relay device group (100c) from a user terminal connected thereto.

[0054] The relay device group (100c) can establish a connection with at least one load. In this regard, the relay device group (100c) can include a plurality of relay devices. When the relay device group (100c) becomes an off state, at least power supply to one load is cut off, thereby excluding consumption of standby power. Alternatively, the relay device group (100c) is connected with a remote communication circuit (140), and as a user terminal becomes an on state, power is supplied to a specific load. Further, the multipurpose intelligent distribution panel device can include a control section that can control the power line communication circuit (130), the relay device (102), the remote communication circuit (140), and the relay device group (100c).

[0055] Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a receiving end to which a multipurpose intelligent distribution panel device according to an embodiment of the present application is applied.

[0056] According to Figure 2The receiving end (100) of the embodiment of the present application can include at least a part of the incoming line (70), a photographing device (80), a main breaker (90), a first relay device (101) connected to the main breaker (90), a conventional power supply unit (101a), and a first load (191). The receiving end (100) can include an Internet of Things (IoT) sensor (110), a sensor (120), a power line communication circuit (130), a remote communication circuit (140), a control unit (150), a second relay device (102), a third relay device (103), a fourth relay device (104), a fifth relay device (105), a three-way switch (103a), a manual switch (103b), a second load (192), and a third load (193). Here, the multipurpose intelligent distribution panel device of the present application can include at least a part of the structures included in the above-described receiving end (100) by design. For example, the multipurpose intelligent distribution panel device can include the control unit (150), the first to fifth relay devices (101, 102, 103, 104, 105), and the main breaker (90). Further, the multipurpose intelligent distribution panel device can further include at least one of the photographing device (80), the power line communication circuit (130), and the remote communication circuit (140). Another example is that the multipurpose intelligent distribution panel device of the present application can include a three-way switch and a manual switch mounted with five relay devices, and be used for a multi-channel module system for remotely controlling the distribution of high power (220V / 15A, 40A, 50A or more). The above description is of an intelligent distribution panel device including a control unit (150) structure, but the control unit (150) of the present application is formed of at least one of a plurality of relay devices or at least one of a plurality of communication circuits including a processor and performing a control function. In this regard, the relay device can include a processor and a memory or the like for a control function in addition to the structure of the relay function. Similarly, the power line communication circuit or the remote communication circuit can also include a processor and a memory or the like for a control function in addition to the communication function.

[0057] The photographing device (80) can be connected to the incoming line (70) in parallel with the main breaker (90). Thus, the power of the receiving end (100) can be continuously used for image photographing even if the main breaker (90) is cut off. For example, the main breaker (90) is turned off (the power supply to the house is cut off) due to overload of the breaker or an electrical fire, but the photographing device (80) can still perform image photographing. The photographing device (80) can be mounted on the upper end of the main breaker (90). The photographing device (80) can further include a memory for storing photographed images and a communication circuit for transmitting the stored images to a designated device. For example, the photographing device (80) includes a remote communication module and a power line communication module, and transmits the photographed images to a fire station or a designated server.

[0058] The main breaker (90) is a structure connected to the incoming line (70) connected to the receiving end (100) first, and can be configured to cut off the power delivered to the receiving end (100) through the incoming line (70) according to a specified condition. For example, when a fire occurs in the receiving end (100) or the surrounding of the receiving end (100) or an overload of a specified size or more occurs, the main breaker (90) can be turned off. Further, the main breaker (90) can include other sensors for detecting a fire occurrence or the like, or receive a sensor signal collected by the sensor (120) or be turned on or off by the control of the control unit (150).

[0059] The first relay device (101) can be connected between the main breaker (90) and the conventional power supply unit (101a). Also, the first relay device (101) can be connected to the second relay device (102). The first relay device (101) is turned off when it detects heat, smoke, gas, or the like of a specified size or more on the receiving end (100). To detect such a surrounding environment, the first relay device (101) can be provided with a sensor alone or receive a sensor signal in connection with the sensor (120). The first relay device (101) can include a lamp or a display, a speaker, or the like for informing (alerting) the state of turning off or on. The first relay device (101) is turned on again to supply power when it detects heat, smoke, gas, or the like of less than a specified size through the sensor (120). The speaker connected to the first relay device (101) can be disposed in the surrounding of the intelligent power distribution panel device (or intelligent power distribution box), or can be disposed alone in a specified place, such as a kitchen, a living room, a warehouse, or the like.

[0060] The conventional power supply unit (101a) can be disposed between the first relay device (101) and the first load (191). The conventional power supply unit (101a) can supply power to the connected first load (191) at all times.

[0061] The first load (191) can include an electric device connected to the conventional power supply unit (101a) to be supplied with power at all times. For example, the first load (191) can be an emergency light, a refrigerator, a rice cooker, or the like disposed in the receiving end (100). The first load (191) is cut off from power supply and turned off when the first relay device (101) is turned off.

[0062] The Internet of Things (IoT) sensor (110) can collect standby power information of each relay device or each power consumption device. For example, the Internet of Things (IoT) sensor (110) collects information on standby power cut-off power when the second relay device (102), the third relay device (103), the fourth relay device (104), etc. are cut off, and provides the collected power information to the control unit (150).

[0063] The sensor (120) can detect at least one of heat, smoke, gas, etc. The sensor (120) can be installed outside the distribution box, in the kitchen, the living room, the room, the warehouse, the corridor, etc. The sensor (120) periodically collects sensor signals, and when the collected sensor signals exceed a predetermined reference value, transmits a signal corresponding thereto to the main breaker (90), the first relay device (101), etc., or to the power line communication circuit (130) or the remote communication circuit (140) according to the control of the control unit (150). The sensor (120) receives sensor signals exceeding a predetermined reference value, and periodically collects sensor signals, and provides the collected sensor signals to the main breaker (90), the first relay device (101), or the control unit (150), etc. Alternatively, when the sensor (120) collects sensor signals exceeding a predetermined reference value, and collects sensor signals less than the reference value, the sensor (120) transmits a signal corresponding to a change in the surrounding environment to the main breaker (90), the first relay device (101), or the control unit (150).

[0064] The power line communication circuit (130) can be connected to a network (or the Internet of Things (IoT)) for control and restoration of the second relay device (102). For example, the power line communication circuit (130) forms a communication channel with the power system operator (10), and is controlled to be in an open or closed state according to a request of the power system operator (10). When a user residing in the reception end (100) goes out, the power line communication circuit (130) turns off the second relay device (102), and cuts off power supply to the third relay device (103), etc.

[0065] The second relay device (102) is controlled by a control signal transmitted by the power system operator (10) through the power line communication circuit (130) when the power supply and demand is tight. The power system operator (10) can use power demand management software (or energy management system (EMS)). The energy management system (EMS) is a system that, after collecting and analyzing the power consumption data of each household and each region of Korean power, saves the households and buildings with high power consumption in order of 10 levels, and when the power supply and demand is tight and the power reserve rate reaches a set value, controls each level, and when the power reserve rate rises, restores it in stages according to the ratio. As described above, the second relay device (102) is a device that is controlled by a control signal from an external control system through the power line communication circuit (130).

[0066] The remote communication circuit (140) can form a communication channel that can connect to a network (for example, Internet of Things (IoT)) when controlling and restoring the third relay device (103), the fourth relay device (104), and the fifth relay device (105). For example, the remote communication circuit (140) forms a communication channel with the user terminal and transmits a control signal transmitted by the user terminal to the third relay device (103), the fourth relay device (104), and the fifth relay device (105).

[0067] The third relay device (103) includes an application that can control all cut-off switches except the cut-off switch of the conventional power source and a structure that can control the cut-off switch. For example, the third relay device (103) can cut off or maintain the power input to the second load (192) connected to the fourth relay device (104) and the third load (193) connected to the fifth relay device (105). Further, the third relay device (103) can be used for the cut-off of standby power of the second load (192) and the third load (193). For example, when the user living in the reception end (100) goes out, the third relay device (103) cuts off the power supply, and when he comes back, restarts the power supply. Further, the third relay device (103) can receive a control signal for opening or closing state control from the user through the remote communication circuit (140), or receive a control signal through a three-way switch (103a) or a manual switch (103b).

[0068] The fourth relay device (104) can include an application program (APP) and a relay control structure that can control all relays other than a conventional power cut-off, an air conditioner and a boiler dedicated cut-off, and the like. Further, the fourth relay device (104) is connected to the second load (192) to control the power supply or cut-off of at least one power consuming device belonging to the second load (192). For example, when the user of the receiving end (100) goes to bed, the fourth relay device (104) can cut off the power supply to the second load (192). Also, the fourth relay device (104) communicates with the user terminal through the remote communication circuit (140) and is in an on or off state according to the control of the user terminal. When the user terminal judges that the user goes to bed, a control signal to turn off the fourth relay device (104) is transmitted to the fourth relay device (104) through the remote communication circuit (140). When the user terminal judges that the user will get up (for example, when the wake-up notification time comes), a control signal to turn on is transmitted to the fourth relay device (104) through the remote communication circuit (140) to control the designated power consuming device (for example, the second load (192)) to turn on. As described above, the fourth relay device (104) controls the standby power cut-off of the second load (192) along with the power supply or cut-off control of the second load (192).

[0069] The fifth relay device (105) can include an application program (APP) and a function implementation structure for standby power cut-off that controls an air conditioner and a boiler dedicated cut-off, and the like. When the air conditioner or the boiler, and the like is not used, the fifth relay device (105) cuts off the power of the power consuming device and further cuts off the standby power of the air conditioner or the boiler, and the like. For example, the fifth relay device (105) cuts off the power supply of the boiler from June to September or cuts off or maintains the power supply according to the control signal transmitted from the user terminal through the remote communication circuit (140). The fifth relay device (105) cuts off the power supply of the air conditioner from November to February or cuts off or maintains the power supply according to the control signal transmitted from the user terminal through the remote communication circuit (140).

[0070] Further, the receiving end (100) or the multi-purpose intelligent power distribution panel device can further comprise a three-channel remote control module (100b) or a four-channel remote control module (100a). The three-channel remote control module (100b) can form a communication channel with a designated terminal or server, and is used to control the opening or closing of the fourth relay device (104) and the fifth relay device (105). For example, the three-channel remote control module (100b) forms a communication channel with a user terminal, and transmits the control signal received from the user terminal to the plurality of relay devices. The four-channel remote control module (100a) can form a communication channel with a designated terminal or server, and is used to control the opening or closing of the second relay device (102), the third relay device (103), the fourth relay device (104), and the fifth relay device (105). For example, the four-channel remote control module (100a) receives a control signal from a power system operator (10) or a user terminal, and transmits the control signal to the relevant relay device.

[0071] The three-way switch (103a) is arranged between the third relay device (103) and the manual switch (103b) (for example, a hall switch), and supports simultaneous control of the third relay device (103) and the manual switch (103b). The three-way switch (103a) can be arranged in multiple places according to the purpose of the user living in the receiving end (100). For example, the three-way switch (103a) can be arranged inside the entrance door and near the position of the outer box of the intelligent power distribution panel device. The user can use the application program (APP) and the manual switch (103b) to remotely and manually control the third relay device (103) when going out or leaving work through the three-way switch (103a).

[0072] The manual switch (103b) can be arranged at a place such as a hall, which is convenient for children or the elderly to use. Before entering the house, the child or the elderly can first operate the manual switch (103b) to restart the power supply to the load in the receiving end (100), or operate the manual switch (103b) before going out of the house to cut off the power supply to the load in the receiving end (100).

[0073] The second load (192) can include various power-consuming devices arranged in the receiving end (100) in addition to conventional power supply power-consuming devices and temperature regulating devices. For example, the second load (192) can include all cutouts in addition to the conventional power supply cutout and the third load (193). At least one cutout is arranged between the second load (192) and the fourth relay device (104), and the fourth relay device (104) controls the cutting or maintaining of the power supply to the second load (192) under the control of the cutout.

[0074] The third load (193) can include a temperature adjustment device of the reception terminal (100). The temperature adjustment device is, for example, can include an air conditioner, a boiler, etc. At least one breaker is configured between the third load (193) and the fifth relay device (105), and the fifth relay device (105) controls the cut-off or maintenance of the power supply to the third load (193) as controlled by the breaker.

[0075] The control unit (150) can control at least one breaker or a plurality of relay devices configured in the reception terminal (100). For example, the control unit (150) controls the open or closed state of the second relay device (102) according to a control signal received from the power system operator (10) connected through the power line communication circuit (130). The control unit (150) controls the open or closed state of at least one of the third relay device (103), the fourth relay device (104), or the fifth relay device (105) according to a control signal received from the user terminal connected through the remote communication circuit (140). The control unit (150) controls the open or closed state of at least one of the main breaker (90) or the first relay device (101) according to at least one sensed signal value sensed by the sensor (120). Alternatively, the control unit (150) confirms the presence or absence of a user who resides in the reception terminal (100) or the activity state (e.g., cooking, bedtime, etc.) of the user based on the sensor (120), and controls the open or closed state of at least one relay device according to the confirmation result.

[0076] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a method of using the multipurpose intelligent power distribution device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0077] According to Figure 3 , the control unit (150) of the multipurpose intelligent power distribution device can drive the sensor (120) at step 201. The sensor (120) can sense, for example, whether heat, smoke, gas, or the like above a specified reference value occurs in a certain area. The sensor (120) can be disposed in a certain area (e.g., a kitchen, a warehouse, a corridor, etc.) in which heat, smoke, or gas can occur in the reception terminal (100).

[0078] At step 303, the control unit (150) can confirm whether specified sensor information is collected. For example, when the sensor (120) receives a sensor signal above a specified reference value, the sensor (120) transmits the information to the control unit (150).

[0079] When the specified sensor information is collected, the control unit (150) turns off the first relay device (101) at step 205. When the first relay device (101) is in the off state, the power supply to the reception terminal (100) is cut off.

[0080] When the specified sensor information is not collected, the control unit 150 can open the first relay device 101 at step 207. Alternatively, the control unit 150 can maintain the open state of the first relay device 101. Further, the power supply to the receiving end 100 is maintained.

[0081] As described above Figure 3 With regard to the power utilization described above

[0082] As another example, the multipurpose intelligent distribution panel device can include a power line communication circuit 130, a second relay device 102, a remote communication circuit 140, a third relay device 103, a fourth relay device 104 disposed between the second load 192 and the third relay device 103, and a fifth relay device 105 disposed between the third load 193 and the third relay device 103. The multipurpose intelligent distribution panel device including such a structure communicates with the power system utilization mechanism 10 through the power line communication circuit 130, and controls the power supply by controlling at least one relay device according to the control of the power system utilization mechanism 10. Alternatively, the multipurpose intelligent distribution panel device communicates with the user terminal through the remote communication circuit 140, and controls at least one relay device according to the control signal received from the user terminal.

[0083] As another example, the sensor (120) included in the multipurpose smart power distribution panel device can collect a sensor signal that can analyze a user activity state, such as a sensor signal that can distinguish whether a user is in a sleep state, a state of going out or going to work, a state of being in the receiving end (100) after work, etc. At this time, the multipurpose smart power distribution panel device controls the on or off state of at least one relay device, and controls standby power of a plurality of power consumption devices (for example, at least one of the first load (191), the second load (192), or the third load (193)) according to the user activity state. For example, the control part (150) of the multipurpose smart power distribution panel device turns off the third relay device (103) when the user goes out (you: based on a sensor that senses the entrance and exit of the entrance door), and cuts off the standby power supply of a plurality of power consumption devices other than the regular power source. Or the control part (150) of the multipurpose smart power distribution panel device turns on the third relay device (103) when the user comes back, and restarts the standby power supply of a plurality of power consumption devices other than the regular power source. Or the control part (150) of the multipurpose smart power distribution panel device turns off the fourth relay device (104) when the user goes to bed (for example, receives information about the user's sleep state from the user terminal through the remote communication circuit (140)), and turns on the fifth relay device (105) to supply standby power or operating power only to the temperature adjusting device.

[0084] As described above, the specification, while including specific details of various specific implementations, is not intended to limit the scope of any invention or the application claims in any way but rather is intended to describe the features of particular implementations of specific inventions.

[0085] Moreover, the acts in the figures are described in a particular order, but this is not meant to be limiting, as the acts can be performed in a different order, or in parallel, or not all of the acts can be performed. In particular, multi-task processing and parallel processing can be advantageous. The various system components shown in the figures can be separated into further system components not shown. In addition, the program components and system components can be integrated into a single software product or distributed over multiple software products.

[0086] The above description presents the best mode contemplated for carrying out the present invention, and of the best mode contemplated by the inventors of carrying out their invention, and is sufficient to enable one ordinarily skilled in the art to make and use the invention, and provides the complete disclosure of the invention as claimed. The language used and details are chosen for the purpose of illustration only. The present invention is therefore claimed to be not limited to the described embodiments, but rather only by the scope of the claims now presented.

[0087] The scope of the present invention is therefore not limited to the described embodiments, but rather only by the scope of the claims now presented.

[0088] Industrial Applicability

[0089] According to the multipurpose intelligent power distribution panel device and system and the method of using the same of the present application, the power use is effectively adjusted by controlling the use or standby power of part of loads or the power supply of the entire loads according to various environments or conditions related to the use of the received power, thereby supporting power demand management and preventing power outage.

[0090] Further, the present application can support a user to reduce unnecessary power use by providing an optimal power use environment even if the user lacks attention or concern.

Claims

1. A multipurpose intelligent power distribution panel device, characterized by, The present application relates to a power supply system for a receiving end, and more particularly, to a power supply system for a receiving end, which can control power supply to a plurality of loads included in the receiving end by using a power line communication circuit. The power supply system for a receiving end includes: an incoming line for supplying power to the receiving end; a camera connected to the incoming line; a main breaker connected to the camera; a first relay device connected between the main breaker and a first load using a conventional power source; a second relay device connected to the first relay device, which controls all breakers except the breaker for the conventional power source; a third relay device connected to the second relay device, which controls all breakers except the breaker for the conventional power source; a fourth relay device connected between the third relay device and a second load including a general power consuming device, which controls all breakers except the breaker for the conventional power source and the breaker for a temperature regulating device; a fifth relay device connected between the third relay device and a third load including the temperature regulating device, which controls the breaker for the temperature regulating device; an Internet of Things (IoT) sensor connected to at least one of the third relay device, the fourth relay device, and the fifth relay device, which collects standby power use information using power; a sensor that detects at least one of heat, smoke, and gas above a specified reference value; the main breaker or the first relay device is in a closed state when the sensor collects a sensor signal above the specified reference value, and then migrates from the closed state to an open state when the sensor collects a sensor signal below the specified reference value; the receiving end includes a multipurpose distribution panel device, and at least a portion of the multipurpose distribution panel device includes a power line communication circuit, a relay device, a remote communication circuit, and a relay device group; the power line communication circuit is connected to the incoming line, and supports formation of a communication channel based on a power line; the power line communication circuit forms a communication channel between a power system operator and the receiving end based on the incoming line and a power transmission line, controls power supply to various loads provided in the receiving end according to a power control policy of the power system operator; the power line communication circuit is connected to a relay device that supplies power to the receiving end; the power system operator controls the relay device through the power line communication circuit, and thereby controls power supply to other relay devices connected to the relay device or at least one load connected to the relay device; the relay device is connected to the power line communication circuit, and is in an open or closed state according to a control signal received from the power line communication circuit; the relay device is electrically connected to the incoming line, and transmits power transmitted through the incoming line to at least one load included in the receiving end; or, the relay device is connected to a relay device group connected to a plurality of loads, and controls power supply to the relay device group. The remote communication circuit remotely transmits and receives communication signals; the remote communication circuit supports various remote communications such as 3G mobile communication, 4G mobile communication, or network communication; or the remote communication circuit is connected to a user's mobile communication terminal based on a base station; in addition, the remote communication circuit is connected to the relay device group; and then the remote communication circuit receives a control signal for controlling the relay device group from the user terminal connected thereto, and controls the opening or closing of the relay device group; The relay device group is connected to at least one load; the relay device group includes a plurality of relay devices; when the relay device group is in the off state, power supply to at least one load is cut off, thereby eliminating standby power consumption; or the relay device group is connected to the remote communication circuit, and when the user terminal is controlled to be in the on state, power is supplied to a specific load; the multi-purpose intelligent distribution panel device includes a control unit that controls the power line communication circuit, the relay device, the remote communication circuit, and the relay device group.

2. The multi-purpose intelligent distribution panel device according to claim 1, wherein The three-way switch connected to the third relay device is manually controlled, and includes at least one of a manual switch and an application program (APP), and the third relay device is remotely or manually controlled, and the manual switch is located near the entrance door.

3. The multi-purpose intelligent distribution panel device according to claim 1, wherein The photographing device is connected to the incoming line in parallel with the main breaker, and is independently configured to photograph the on or off state of the main breaker.

4. The multi-purpose intelligent distribution panel device according to claim 1, further comprising: a power line communication circuit connected to the second relay device; The second relay device is controlled to be in the on or off state according to an energy management system (EMS) command of a power system operation mechanism connected through the power line communication circuit.

5. The multi-purpose intelligent distribution panel device according to claim 1, further comprising: a remote communication circuit connected to at least one of the third relay device, the fourth relay device, and the fifth relay device; At least one of the third relay device, the fourth relay device, and the fifth relay device is in the on or off state according to a control of a user terminal connected through the remote communication circuit.

6. A multi-purpose intelligent switchboard system characterized by, including: a multi-purpose intelligent distribution panel device having a photographing device connected to an incoming line; a main breaker connected to the photographing device; a first relay device connected between the main breaker and a first load using a conventional power source; a second relay device connected to the first relay device, which controls all breakers except the breaker for the conventional power source; a third relay device connected to the second relay device, which controls all breakers except the breaker for the conventional power source; a fourth relay device connected between the third relay device and a second load including a general power consuming device, which controls all breakers except the breaker for the conventional power source and the breaker for the temperature regulating device; a fifth relay device connected between the third relay device and a third load including a temperature regulating device, which controls the breaker for the temperature regulating device; an Internet of Things (IoT) sensor connected to at least one of the third relay device, the fourth relay device, and the fifth relay device, which collects standby power usage information using power; a sensor that detects at least one of heat, smoke, and gas above a specified reference value; the main breaker or the first relay device is in an off state when the sensor collects a sensor signal above the specified reference value, and then migrates from the off state to an on state when the sensor collects a sensor signal below the specified reference value; the receiving end includes a multipurpose distribution panel device, at least a part of the multipurpose distribution panel device includes a power line communication circuit, a relay device, a remote communication circuit, and a relay device group; the power line communication circuit is connected to the incoming line, supports the formation of a communication channel based on a power line; the power line communication circuit forms a communication channel between a power system operator and the receiving end based on the incoming line and the power transmission line, controls the power supply to various loads provided in the receiving end according to the power control policy of the power system operator; the power line communication circuit is connected to the relay device that supplies power to the receiving end; the power system operator controls the relay device through the power line communication circuit, and in turn controls the power supply to other relay devices connected to the relay device or at least one load connected to the relay device; the relay device is connected to the power line communication circuit and is in an on or off state according to the control signal received by the power line communication circuit; the relay device is electrically connected to the incoming line, and transmits power transmitted through the incoming line to at least one load included in the receiving end; or, the relay device is connected to a relay device group connected to a plurality of other loads, and controls the power supply to the relay device group; the remote communication circuit remotely transmits and receives communication signals; the remote communication circuit supports various remote communications such as 3G mobile communication, 4G mobile communication, or network communication; or, the remote communication circuit is connected to a user's mobile communication terminal based on a base station; in addition, the remote communication circuit is connected to the relay device group; and further, the remote communication circuit controls the on or off of the relay device group upon receiving a control signal requesting control of the relay device group from the connected user terminal. The relay device group is connected to at least one load; the relay device group includes a plurality of relay devices; after the relay device group becomes an off state, at least the power supply to one load is cut off, thereby eliminating standby power consumption; or the relay device group is connected to a remote communication circuit, and as the user terminal control becomes an on state, power is supplied to a specific load; the multi-purpose intelligent distribution panel device includes a control unit that controls the power line communication circuit, the relay device, the remote communication circuit, and the relay device group; A power system operation mechanism supplies power to the multi-purpose intelligent distribution panel device through the incoming line; The power system operation mechanism communicates with the multi-purpose intelligent distribution panel device through the power line communication circuit, and controls the power operation of the power demand management or blackout prevention energy management system (EMS) by controlling the second relay device.

7. A method for operating a multi-purpose intelligent distribution panel device, characterized by As a method for operating a multi-purpose intelligent distribution panel device, there are provided: a camera connected to an incoming line; a main breaker connected to the camera; a first relay device connected between the main breaker and a first load using a conventional power source; a second relay device connected to the first relay device, which controls all breakers except the conventional power source breaker; a third relay device connected to the second relay device, which controls all breakers except the conventional power source breaker; a fourth relay device connected between the third relay device and a second load including a general power consumption device, which controls all breakers except the conventional power source breaker and the temperature adjustment device breaker; a fifth relay device connected between the third relay device and a third load including a temperature adjustment device, which controls the temperature adjustment device breaker; an Internet of Things (IoT) sensor connected to at least one of the third relay device, the fourth relay device, and the fifth relay device, which collects standby power usage information of the operating power; a sensor that detects at least one of heat, smoke, and gas above a specified reference value; The main breaker or the first relay device is in an off state when the sensor collects a sensor signal above a specified reference value, and then migrates from the off state to an on state when the sensor signal is below the specified reference value; The receiving end includes a multi-purpose distribution panel device, and at least a part of the multi-purpose distribution panel device includes a power line communication circuit, a relay device, a remote communication circuit, and a relay device group; The power line communication circuit is connected to the incoming line and supports formation of a communication channel based on the power line; the power line communication circuit forms a communication channel between the power system operator and the receiving end based on the incoming line and the power transmission line, controls power supply to various loads arranged at the receiving end in accordance with the power control policy of the power system operator; the power line communication circuit is connected to a relay device that supplies power to the receiving end; the power system operator controls the relay device through the power line communication circuit, and in turn controls power supply to other relay devices connected to the relay device or at least one load connected to the relay device; The relay device is connected to the power line communication circuit and is in an open or closed state according to the control signal received by the power line communication circuit; the relay device is electrically connected to the incoming line and transmits power transmitted through the incoming line to at least one load included in the receiving end; or, the relay device is connected to a relay device group connected to a plurality of other loads, and controls power supply to the relay device group; The remote communication circuit remotely transmits and receives communication signals; the remote communication circuit supports various remote communications such as 3G mobile communication, 4G mobile communication, or network communication; or, the remote communication circuit is connected to a user's mobile communication terminal based on a base station; in addition, the remote communication circuit is connected to the relay device group; and in turn, the remote communication circuit controls the opening or closing of the relay device group upon receiving a control signal from the connected user terminal requesting control of the relay device group; The relay device group establishes a connection with at least one load; the relay device group includes a plurality of relay devices; when the relay device group becomes a closed state, at least the power supply to one load is cut off, thereby eliminating standby power consumption; or the relay device group is connected to the remote communication circuit, and as the user terminal controls to become an open state, power is supplied to a specific load; the multi-purpose intelligent power distribution panel device includes a control unit that controls the power line communication circuit, the relay device, the remote communication circuit, and the relay device group; The method includes the step of detecting, using a sensor, the occurrence of at least one of heat, smoke, or gas above a specified reference value; The method includes the step of closing the first relay device when at least one of heat, smoke, or gas above the specified reference value occurs, and the step of opening the first relay device when the occurrence of at least one of heat, smoke, or gas above the specified reference value is removed.

8. The method of claim 7, wherein The method further includes the step of detecting at least one of a user's state of going out, coming home, or going to bed, and the step of switching at least one of the third relay device, the fourth relay device, and the fifth relay device to an open or closed state according to the user's state of going out, coming home, or going to bed.

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