Intelligent switch

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model relates to an intelligent switch. The intelligent switch comprises a surface shell; one end of the grounding wire is connected to the ground; the grounding element comprises a wire connecting part and a face shell contact part, the face shell contact part is connected with the other end of the grounding wire through the wire connecting part, and the face shell contact part is used for being in contact with the face shell under the condition that the grounding element is fixed to the face shell so that the face shell can be connected to the ground. According to the intelligent switch, by introducing the grounding element, the face shell can be connected to the grounding wire through the grounding element, the attractiveness of the connecting position of the grounding wire can be improved, the grounding reliability of the face shell can be improved, and therefore the electric shock risk when a user uses the intelligent switch is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present application relate to the field of smart home technology, and in particular to a smart switch. Background Art

[0002] Switches are essential components in home systems, and switch grounding can protect user safety. Therefore, grounding is one of the important measures to ensure electrical safety and normal operation of the system. However, the grounding structure of switches in the prior art has the risk of loosening and insufficient grounding reliability. Utility Model Content

[0003] Based on this, it is necessary to provide an intelligent switch that can improve grounding reliability in response to the above technical problems.

[0004] In a first aspect, the present application provides an intelligent switch, comprising:

[0005] Noodle shell;

[0006] A grounding wire, one end of which is connected to the ground;

[0007] The grounding element comprises a wire connecting portion and a shell contact portion, wherein the shell contact portion is connected to the other end of the grounding wire via the wire connecting portion, and the shell contact portion is used to contact the shell when the grounding element is fixed to the shell to connect the shell to the ground.

[0008] In one embodiment, the housing is provided with a first connection hole, the grounding element is provided with a second connection hole, and the intelligent switch further comprises:

[0009] A connecting piece passes through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole to fix the grounding element to the surface shell.

[0010] In one embodiment, the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole are both threaded holes, and the connecting member is a screw.

[0011] In one embodiment, the screw is also used to screw into the wall to fix the smart switch to the wall.

[0012] In one embodiment, it also includes:

[0013] The conductive tape is arranged between the grounding element and the surface shell.

[0014] In one embodiment, it also includes:

[0015] The heat shrink tubing is sleeved on the connection between the ground wire and the wire connection part.

[0016] In one of the embodiments, the face shell is provided with a groove, and the groove is used to embed the face shell contact portion.

[0017] In one embodiment, the surface shell contact portion is a sheet-like structure, and the extension direction of the wire connecting portion is perpendicular to the plane where the surface shell contact portion of the sheet-like structure is located.

[0018] In one embodiment, the surface shell contact portion is a symmetrical structure.

[0019] In one embodiment, it also includes:

[0020] The rear shell is detachably connected to the front shell, and the rear shell is used to enclose with the front shell to form a cavity for accommodating the grounding element. The rear shell is provided with a grounding wire hole, and the grounding wire is used to be connected to the ground through the grounding wire hole.

[0021] The above-mentioned smart switch can achieve electrical connection between the face shell contact part and the face shell by introducing a grounding element and adopting a wire connecting part to connect with the grounding wire, and the face shell contact part to contact with the face shell, so as to connect the face shell to the grounding wire through the grounding element. This can not only improve the aesthetics of the grounding wire connection, but also improve the grounding reliability of the face shell, thereby reducing the risk of electric shock for users when using the smart switch. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the related technologies, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the related technical descriptions are briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0023] Figure 1 This is one of the exploded views of an intelligent switch according to an embodiment;

[0024] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a grounding element according to an embodiment;

[0025] Figure 3 It is a partial schematic diagram of the connection between the ground wire and the wire connecting part of one embodiment;

[0026] Figure 4 This is the second exploded view of the intelligent switch according to an embodiment.

[0027] Component number description:

[0028] Surface shell: 100; first connection hole: 110; groove: 120; grounding wire: 200; grounding element: 300; second connection hole: 310; wire connection part: 320; surface shell contact part: 330; connector: 400; conductive tape: 500; heat shrink tubing: 600; rear shell: 700; grounding wire hole: 710. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present application more clearly understood, the present application is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and are not used to limit the present application.

[0030] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0031] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0032] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0033] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be the only implementation method.

[0034] The embodiment of the present application provides a smart switch, which is a switch used to control other electrical appliances in a smart home system. The smart switch can be any one of a wired smart switch and a wireless smart switch, which is not limited in this embodiment.

[0035] Figure 1 This is one of the exploded views of an intelligent switch according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a grounding element 300 according to an embodiment, with reference to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The intelligent switch includes a housing 100 , a grounding wire 200 and a grounding element 300 .

[0036] One end of the grounding wire 200 is connected to the ground, and the other end of the grounding wire 200 is connected to the grounding element 300. The grounding element 300 includes a wire connection portion 320 and a shell contact portion 330. The shell contact portion 330 is connected to the other end of the grounding wire 200 via the wire connection portion 320. The shell contact portion 330 is used to contact the shell 100 when the grounding element 300 is fixed to the shell 100, so as to connect the shell 100 to the ground. Specifically, the other end of the grounding wire 200 is fixedly connected to the grounding element 300 to improve the connection reliability between the grounding wire 200 and the grounding element 300. For example, the grounding wire 200 and the grounding element 300 can be connected by soldering, crimping, etc. By connecting the shell 100 to the ground, when the insulation of the smart switch is damaged or leakage occurs, the current can be introduced into the ground through the grounding element, thereby avoiding electric shock accidents caused by the current passing through the human body. In the related art, the ground wire 200 is directly riveted or fixed to the face shell 100 by screws, which not only lacks aesthetics, but also has relatively poor connection reliability. There is a risk of the ground wire 200 being disconnected, causing an electric shock to the user.

[0037] In this embodiment, by introducing the grounding element 300, the face shell 100 can be connected to the grounding wire 200 via the grounding element 300, which can not only improve the aesthetics of the connection point of the grounding wire 200, but also improve the grounding reliability of the face shell 100, thereby reducing the risk of electric shock when the user uses the smart switch.

[0038] In one embodiment, the grounding element 300 can be made of metal, such as copper, aluminum, stainless steel, etc. Among them, the grounding element 300 made of copper has good electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity, so it can not only make the housing 100 well grounded, but also achieve good heat dissipation and reduce the overheating of the grounding element 300. In addition, copper has good ductility and is easy to be processed into different shapes, so it is suitable for smart switches with different internal structures.

[0039] In one embodiment, the housing 100 is provided with a first connection hole 110, and the grounding element 300 is provided with a second connection hole 310. The intelligent switch further includes a connector 400, which penetrates the first connection hole 110 and the second connection hole 310 to fix the grounding element 300 to the housing 100. That is, when the grounding element 300 is fixed to the housing 100, the first connection hole 110 is aligned with the second connection hole 310, so that the connector 400 can be conveniently connected and the connection stability between the grounding element 300 and the housing 100 is improved. Further, the housing 100 can be provided with a plurality of first connection holes 110, and the grounding element 300 can be provided with a plurality of second connection holes 310, and the plurality of first connection holes 110 correspond to the plurality of second connection holes 310 in position, respectively, so as to further improve the fixing effect of the grounding element 300.

[0040] In one embodiment, the first connection hole 110 and the second connection hole 310 are both threaded holes, and the connection member 400 is a screw. Specifically, the threaded connection method allows the grounding element 300 and the housing 100 to be detachably connected, so that it is easy to replace the grounding element 300 or the housing 100 when it is aged, thereby reducing maintenance costs. Moreover, when the screw is tightened, it can generate a large axial force, thereby improving the firmness of the connection, so that the connection between the grounding element 300 and the housing 100 is not easy to loosen by itself.

[0041] In one embodiment, the screw is also used to screw into the wall to fix the smart switch to the wall. That is, in the process of installing the smart switch, the user can use a screw to pass through the housing 100 and the grounding element 300 in sequence and then screw it into the wall. Compared with the installation method of first fixing the grounding element 300 to the housing 100 with one screw and then fixing the smart switch to the wall with another screw, this embodiment can not only save the number of screws required, but also simplify the operation steps during the installation process, thereby reducing costs and improving installation efficiency.

[0042] In one embodiment, the face shell contact portion 330 is a sheet structure, and the extension direction of the wire connection portion 320 is perpendicular to the plane where the face shell contact portion 330 of the sheet structure is located. The plane where the face shell contact portion 330 is located is parallel to the extension plane of the face shell 100. That is, the wire connection portion 320 and the connected grounding wire 200 can both extend in a direction perpendicular to the face shell 100 to reduce the space occupied by the wire connection portion 320 and the grounding wire 200 in the plane of the face shell 100, which is conducive to the miniaturization of the smart switch. Furthermore, the wire connection portion 320 and the face shell contact portion 330 can be firstly integrally formed into a sheet structure, and then the connection between the two is bent to form the required grounding element 300 structure.

[0043] In one embodiment, the shell contact portion 330 may adopt a symmetrical structure, such as a U-shaped structure, so as to improve the aesthetics and reduce the difficulty of assembling the grounding element 300. Optionally, the wire connection portion 320 and the shell contact portion 330 may be integrally formed, or may be separately formed and then fixed together, which is not limited in this embodiment.

[0044] Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a partial schematic diagram of the connection between the ground wire 200 and the wire connecting portion 320 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 In one embodiment, the intelligent switch further includes a heat shrink sleeve 600, which is sleeved at the connection between the ground wire 200 and the wire connection part 320. The heat shrink sleeve 600 is used to provide insulation protection for the connection between the ground wire 200 and the wire connection part 320, thereby preventing current leakage, reducing the risk of circuit short circuit and electric shock, etc. Moreover, the heat shrink sleeve 600 can also provide physical protection for the connection, reduce damage caused by external factors such as friction, pulling, etc., and provide anti-rust and anti-corrosion effects, thereby extending the service life of the ground wire 200 and the grounding element 300. Further, the length of the heat shrink sleeve 600 can be determined jointly according to the length of the exposed bare wire of the ground wire 200 and the length of the wire connection part 320. Specifically, the length of the heat shrink sleeve 600 can be, for example, 10mm-30mm, specifically 10mm, 20mm, 30mm, etc., which is not limited in this embodiment.

[0045] Figure 4 This is the second exploded view of the intelligent switch of an embodiment, referring to Figure 4In one embodiment, the intelligent switch further includes a conductive tape 500. The type of the conductive tape 500 may be, but is not limited to, a general conductive adhesive and a special conductive adhesive. General conductive adhesive can meet the basic requirements of conductive performance and bonding strength. However, if there are special requirements such as high and low temperature resistance, instant curing, and transparency, a corresponding type of special conductive adhesive may be used, which is not limited here. The conductive tape 500 is arranged between the grounding element 300 and the face shell 100, that is, the conductive tape 500 is used to achieve electrical connection between the grounding element 300 and the face shell 100. Further, the conductive tape 500 may have a double-sided adhesive backing, so that the conductive tape 500 can be adhered to and electrically connected to the grounding element 300 and the face shell 100 at the same time. Compared with the connection method of only pressing the grounding element 300 and the face shell 100, the conductive tape 500 can provide the bonding force between the grounding element 300 and the face shell 100, reduce the relative movement of the grounding element 300 and the face shell 100, and thus improve the stability of the connection. Moreover, since the surface of the conductive tape 500 generally has good elasticity, the conductive tape 500 can be well adhered to the grounding element 300 and the housing 100 , thereby improving the electrical connection effect between the grounding element 300 and the housing 100 .

[0046] In one of the embodiments, the face shell 100 is provided with a groove 120, and the groove 120 is used to embed the face shell contact portion 330. Specifically, the shape and size of the groove 120 can be determined according to the size and position of the components on the face shell 100, and the shape and size of the face shell contact portion 330 can be adaptively set so that the face shell contact portion 330 can be well embedded in the groove 120 during the assembly process. In this embodiment, by providing the groove 120, not only can a better fool-proofing effect be produced during the assembly process of the smart switch, but also the relative displacement between the grounding element 300 and the face shell 100 during use can be effectively reduced, thereby improving the grounding reliability of the face shell 100. It can be understood that the face shell 100 may also include other groove structures to accommodate other components in the smart switch, which is not limited here.

[0047] In one embodiment, the intelligent switch further includes a rear shell 700, and the rear shell 700 is detachably connected to the front shell 100. The detachable connection method between the rear shell 700 and the front shell 100 includes but is not limited to snap connection, rivet connection, bonding, magnetic adsorption, hinge connection, etc. The rear shell 700 is used to enclose with the front shell 100 to form a cavity for accommodating the grounding element 300, and the rear shell 700 is provided with a grounding wire hole 710, and the grounding wire 200 is used to connect to the ground through the grounding wire hole 710. In this embodiment, the rear shell 700 can isolate the grounding element 300 from the wall, thereby slowing down the aging speed of the grounding element 300 caused by water vapor in the wall, thereby extending the service life of the intelligent switch. Furthermore, the rear shell 700 can also be provided with a larger number of through holes to connect other wirings, which is not limited in this embodiment.

[0048] The embodiment of the present application also provides a smart home system, including smart appliances and the aforementioned smart switch, and the smart switch is used to control the working state of each smart appliance by wireless communication. Among them, smart appliances include but are not limited to smart home appliances, smart lighting equipment, smart HVAC equipment, smart security equipment, smart curtains, smart audio and video equipment, smart health monitoring equipment and smart environment monitors. Specifically, smart home appliances include smart bathroom equipment, smart kitchen equipment, smart sweeping robots, etc. Smart lighting equipment allows users to remotely control the lights in their homes, adjust the brightness and color, and even automatically switch on and off according to schedules. Smart HVAC equipment can learn the user's habits and automatically adjust the temperature in the home to improve comfort and save energy. Smart security equipment includes door locks, cameras, alarm equipment, etc., which can remotely monitor the safety of the home. Smart curtains can automatically open and close curtains according to time or light, and can also be remotely controlled. Smart audio and video equipment includes smart TVs, audio equipment, etc., which can provide entertainment content through network streaming services. Smart health monitoring equipment includes smart scales, blood pressure monitors, etc., which can help users monitor their health. Smart environment monitors can detect air quality, humidity, etc. in the home, and automatically adjust the indoor environment based on the data.

[0049] The technical features of the above embodiments may be combined arbitrarily. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0050] The above embodiments only express several implementation methods of the embodiments of the present application, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be pointed out that, for those of ordinary skill in the art, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the embodiments of the present application, and these all belong to the protection scope of the embodiments of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent of the embodiments of the present application shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. An intelligent switch, characterized in that: include: Noodle shell; A grounding wire, one end of which is connected to the ground; The grounding element comprises a wire connecting portion and a shell contact portion, wherein the shell contact portion is connected to the other end of the grounding wire via the wire connecting portion, and the shell contact portion is used to contact the shell when the grounding element is fixed to the shell to connect the shell to the ground.

2. The intelligent switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing is provided with a first connection hole, the grounding element is provided with a second connection hole, and the intelligent switch further comprises: A connecting piece passes through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole to fix the grounding element to the surface shell.

3. The intelligent switch according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first connecting hole and the second connecting hole are both threaded holes, and the connecting member is a screw.

4. The intelligent switch according to claim 3, characterized in that: The screw is also used to be screwed into the wall to fix the intelligent switch to the wall.

5. The intelligent switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The conductive tape is arranged between the grounding element and the surface shell.

6. The intelligent switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The heat shrink tubing is sleeved on the connection between the ground wire and the wire connection part.

7. The intelligent switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The face shell is provided with a groove, and the groove is used for embedding the face shell contact part.

8. The intelligent switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface shell contact portion is a sheet-like structure, and the extension direction of the wire connecting portion is perpendicular to the plane where the surface shell contact portion of the sheet-like structure is located.

9. The intelligent switch according to claim 8, characterized in that: The surface shell contact portion is a symmetrical structure.

10. The intelligent switch according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: Also includes: The rear shell is detachably connected to the front shell, and the rear shell is used to enclose with the front shell to form a cavity for accommodating the grounding element. The rear shell is provided with a grounding wire hole, and the grounding wire is used to be connected to the ground through the grounding wire hole.

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