Integrated control device for intelligent household electrical appliances

By designing integrated control devices for power supply bus, room distribution box and RCU host, the poor expansion and compatibility problems of RCU equipment are solved, flexible management and efficient power distribution of smart home appliances are realized, and user experience is improved.

CN223205797UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-08HIGH KING OF SHENZHEN CITY LIGHTING CONTROL CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422497857.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-16
Publication Date
2025-08-08
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-16

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Technical Problem

The integrated integration of existing RCU equipment leads to poor scalability and poor compatibility, making it difficult to manage multiple brands and types of smart home appliances in a unified manner, and the power distribution efficiency is low, resulting in waste.

Method used

An integrated control device including a power supply bus, a power distribution box in the room, a network switch and an RCU host is designed to provide stable power through the power supply bus, a power distribution box in the room is controlled by power distribution, and a network switch realizes network connection. The RCU host receives user instructions and communicates with home appliances through an integrated driver module, supporting remote control and monitoring.

Benefits of technology

It realizes flexible function expansion, improves device compatibility, supports efficient control of remote management and power distribution, and improves user experience and power utilization.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an integrated control device used for intelligent household electrical appliances, comprising a hotel network system, a power supply bus, an indoor distribution box, a network switch and an RCU host, the indoor distribution box carries out distribution control on a power supply according to an instruction of the RCU host or the network switch, the network switch is connected with the indoor distribution box and is connected with the RCU host through a network cable, and the RCU host is connected with the network switch. Receiving a control signal from the RCU host; the RCU host is used as a core component of a hotel network system, is used for receiving a control instruction of a user, comprises a host box and is connected with various household appliances through the host box, an integrated driving module is further arranged in the host box, and the integrated driving module comprises a central processing unit, an audio playing unit, a video decoding unit, a WiFi module and a flash memory which are integrated into a whole. The utility model belongs to the technical field of intelligent control, and particularly provides an integrated control device for intelligent household appliances, which is used for solving the problems of inconvenience in function expansion and power distribution.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of intelligent control, and specifically refers to an integrated control device for intelligent home appliances. Background Art

[0002] RCU, or Room Control Unit, is an important component of the hotel room control system. It is the brain of the room control system and has both control and communication functions.

[0003] In existing technology, RCUs are typically integrated into large boards, with each component inseparable from the others. This integration of functional modules prevents expansion and reduces flexibility. Furthermore, most smart appliance control systems currently on the market suffer from poor compatibility and a poor user experience, particularly with regard to the difficulty of achieving unified management of multiple brands and types of smart appliances. Furthermore, when electrical circuits fail to meet normal usage requirements, parallel circuits are the only option, resulting in low circuit utilization and waste. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above situation, in order to overcome the defects of the prior art, the utility model provides an integrated control device for smart home appliances, which is used to solve the problems of inconvenient function expansion, poor compatibility, poor management effect, and power distribution.

[0005] The technical solutions adopted in this application are as follows:

[0006] This solution provides an integrated control device for smart home appliances, including a hotel network system, and also includes:

[0007] Power supply bus;

[0008] In-room power distribution box; access to 220V 50Hz power supply through the power supply bus; provide power supply to ensure safe and stable operation of power; the in-room power distribution box distributes and controls power according to the instructions of the RCU host or network switch to ensure that home appliances can receive power and operate normally;

[0009] Network switch; connected to the power distribution box in the room, providing network connection services, connected to the RCU host via a network cable, receiving control signals from the RCU host; connecting home appliances to the Internet to achieve remote control and monitoring;

[0010] The RCU host, a core component of the hotel network system, receives user control commands and is installed in a suitable location. The RCU host includes a main chassis containing multiple interfaces for connecting to and communicating with various home appliances. Preferably, the input end of the main chassis is connected to a signal input module, which includes a door sensor module, a doorbell module, and an SOS emergency module. The door sensor module transmits a door sensor signal to the RCU host by turning the door sensor switch on and off. The SOS emergency module is used to send an emergency signal to the RCU host, which then receives and promptly processes the emergency signal.

[0011] In a further solution, an integrated drive module is also provided in the main chassis, and the integrated drive module includes an integrated central processing unit, an audio playback unit, a video decoding unit, a WiFi module and a flash memory; the central processing unit is used to parse and process communication information, and send control signals to household appliances; the audio playback unit includes a playback module and a sound receiving module, which are connected to the central processing unit via the I2C communication protocol; the WiFi module includes interconnected WiFi signal receiving / transmitting circuits and WiFi signal modulation / demodulation circuits, wherein the interface includes a network interface, the WiFi signal receiving / transmitting circuit is connected to the network interface, and is used to connect to the hotel network system, and is connected to the port of the network switch through a network cable to realize data transmission and communication; the WiFi module can also access the network server, and the home appliance can be updated and upgraded through the network server; the video decoding unit is used to receive and decode video files; the interface also includes a storage interface, and the flash memory is externally connected to a TF card interface module, and the TF card interface module is connected to the storage interface via the SDHC transmission protocol.

[0012] In a further solution, the signal input module is further provided with a touch screen for displaying service information.

[0013] The beneficial effects achieved by the utility model using the above structure are as follows:

[0014] 1. The above devices are connected via network cables, with free functional combinations. They can be selected and designed according to needs, which is convenient for maintenance.

[0015] 2. By setting up an integrated driver module in the main chassis, the conversion compatibility is good, and online upgrades can be achieved through the network server, realizing wireless remote control of the product and real-time acquisition of product working status information, which has good promotion value.

[0016] 3. The signal is input through the signal input module. The RCU host can control the electrical equipment according to the signal input, distribute and control the power through the distributor in the room, and ensure that the home appliances can receive power and work normally. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall composition of an integrated control device for smart home appliances provided by this solution;

[0018] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the composition of the integrated drive module provided in this embodiment;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the principle structure of an integrated control device for smart home appliances provided by this solution.

[0020] The meanings of the numbers in the accompanying drawings are as follows:

[0021] 1. In-room power distribution box, 2. Network switch, 3. RCU host, 4. Home appliances, 5. Signal input module, 6. Integrated drive module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0023] Example 1

[0024] Please refer to Figure 1-2 As shown, this embodiment provides an integrated control device for smart home appliances, including a hotel network system, and further comprising:

[0025] Power supply bus;

[0026] In-room power distribution box 1; connected to a 220V 50Hz power supply through a power supply bus; provides power supply to ensure safe and stable operation of the power supply; in-room power distribution box 1 distributes and controls power according to instructions from the RCU host 3 or the network switch 2, ensuring that the home appliances 4 can receive power and operate normally;

[0027] The network switch 2 is connected to the distribution box 1 in the room, provides network connection services, is connected to the RCU host 3 via a network cable, receives control signals from the RCU host 3, and connects the home appliance 4 to the Internet to achieve remote control and monitoring;

[0028] The RCU host 3, a core component of the hotel network system, receives user control commands and is installed in a suitable location. The RCU host 3 includes a main chassis with multiple interfaces for connecting to and communicating with various home appliances 4. The interfaces include a network interface for connecting to the hotel network system and connecting to a port on the network switch 2 via a network cable to enable data transmission and communication. A CAT6*1 eight-core network cable is used between the network switch 2 and the RCU host 3.

[0029] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the main chassis is further provided with an integrated drive module 6, which includes an integrated central processing unit, an audio playback unit, a video decoding unit, a WiFi module and a flash memory;

[0030] The central processing unit is used to parse and process communication information and send control signals to household appliances;

[0031] The audio playback unit includes a playback module and a reception module, and is connected to the central processing unit via the I2C communication protocol;

[0032] The WiFi module includes a WiFi signal receiving / transmitting circuit and a WiFi signal modulation / demodulation circuit connected to each other. The interface includes a network interface. The WiFi signal receiving / transmitting circuit is connected to the network interface and is used to connect to the hotel network system. The WiFi module is also connected to the port of the network switch via a network cable to achieve data transmission and communication. The WiFi module can also access the network server, and the home appliance can be updated and upgraded through the network server.

[0033] The video decoding unit is used to receive and decode the video file;

[0034] The interface also includes a storage interface. The flash memory is externally connected to a TF card interface module, and the TF card interface module is connected to the storage interface via an SDHC transmission protocol.

[0035] By setting the integrated drive module 6 in the main chassis, the conversion compatibility is good, and online upgrading can be achieved through the network server, so that the product can be wirelessly remotely controlled and the product working status information can be obtained in real time, which has good promotion value.

[0036] Combine Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the input end of the main box is connected to a signal input module 5, and the signal input module 5 includes a door magnetic module, a doorbell module and an SOS first aid module.

[0037] refer to Figure 3 As shown, the household appliances 4 include curtains, air conditioners, exhaust fans, lighting groups, control panels, and socket groups. The lighting group includes table lamps, floor lamps, night lights, corridor lights, reading lights, room lights, bar lights, light strips, bathroom lights, and mirror lights. The control panel group includes the corridor panel, bathroom panel, air conditioner panel, left bedside panel, and right bedside panel. The socket group includes controlled socket 1, controlled shaving socket 2, and controlled socket n.

[0038] In actual use, the signal input module 5 is also equipped with a touch screen for displaying service information. The door magnetic module transmits a door magnetic signal to the RCU host 3 by turning the door magnetic switch on and off. The SOS emergency module is used to send an emergency signal to the RCU host 3, which then receives and processes the emergency signal promptly. The RCU host 3 forwards control commands to the corresponding home appliance 4 or sends them to other smart devices via the network switch 2. The in-room power distribution box 1 distributes and controls power according to the commands from the RCU host 3 or the network switch 2, ensuring that the home appliances 4 can receive power and operate normally.

[0039] Components or circuits not described in detail in this patent may use existing related components and circuits, as long as they can achieve the function, and are not limited to a fixed structure.

[0040] It should be noted that although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, for ordinary technicians in this field, without departing from the inventive purpose of the present invention, any structural methods and embodiments similar to the technical solution designed without creative design should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An integrated control device for smart home appliances, comprising a hotel network system, an in-room power distribution box, a network switch, and an RCU host, characterized in that: The distribution box in the room is connected to the 220V50Hz power supply through the power supply bus; The network switch is connected to the distribution box in the room, provides network connection services, is connected to the RCU host through a network cable, and receives control signals from the RCU host; The RCU host is the core component of the hotel network system and is used to receive user control commands. The RCU host includes a host box, which contains multiple interfaces and is connected to home appliances and communicates with home appliances through the host box. An integrated drive module is also provided in the main chassis, and the integrated drive module includes an integrated central processing unit, an audio playback unit, a video decoding unit, a WiFi module and a flash memory.

2. The integrated control device for smart home appliances according to claim 1, characterized in that: The input end of the host box is connected to a signal input module, which includes a door magnetic module, a doorbell module and an SOS emergency module; the door magnetic module can send a door magnetic signal to the RCU host by turning on and off the door magnetic switch, and the SOS emergency module is used to send an emergency signal to the RCU host, and the RCU host is used to receive the emergency signal and process it in a timely manner.

3. The integrated control device for smart home appliances according to claim 2, characterized in that: The central processing unit is used to parse and process communication information and send control signals to household appliances; The audio playback unit includes a playback module and a reception module, and is connected to the central processing unit via the I2C communication protocol; The WiFi module includes a WiFi signal receiving / transmitting circuit and a WiFi signal modulation / demodulation circuit connected to each other. The interface includes a network interface. The WiFi signal receiving / transmitting circuit is connected to the network interface and is used to connect to the hotel network system. The WiFi module is also connected to the port of the network switch via a network cable to achieve data transmission and communication. The WiFi module can also access the network server, and the home appliance can be updated and upgraded through the network server. The video decoding unit is used to receive and decode the video file; The interface also includes a storage interface. The flash memory is externally connected to a TF card interface module, and the TF card interface module is connected to the storage interface via an SDHC transmission protocol.

4. The integrated control device for smart home appliances according to claim 3, characterized in that: The signal input module is also provided with a touch screen for displaying service information.

5. The integrated control device for smart home appliances according to claim 1, characterized in that: The in-room power distribution box distributes and controls power according to the instructions of the RCU host or network switch, ensuring that home appliances can receive power and work normally.

6. The integrated control device for smart home appliances according to claim 5, characterized in that: The household appliances include curtains, air conditioners, exhaust fans, lighting groups, control panel groups and / or socket groups.