Load identification protection device, intelligent socket and intelligent power strip

Abstract

The utility model provides a load identification protection device, an intelligent socket, an intelligent power strip, a first circuit board assembly and a second circuit board assembly of the load identification protection device are in signal connection, and a signal acquisition module of the first circuit board assembly is electrically connected with each independent circuit. The signal acquisition module is used for acquiring electrical parameters of a load on each independent circuit in real time; the second circuit board assembly comprises a processor, the processor is in signal connection with the signal acquisition module, and the processor is used for receiving the electrical parameters, processing the electrical parameters and identifying the type of the load; the first circuit board assembly further comprises a control module, the control module is in signal connection with the processor, and the control module is in control connection with all the independent circuits so that the control module can control on-off of all the independent circuits. According to the utility model, the problem that the load identification technology in the prior art still has certain limitation in the aspect of identifying electrical appliances with relatively low power is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of power information management and control technology, specifically to a load identification and protection device, a smart socket, and a smart power strip. Background Technology

[0002] As people's demand for electrical appliances increases in daily life, the types of appliances used are also increasing. This includes appliances that should not be used in certain situations, such as using electric kettles in dormitories or charging electric bicycles in residential areas. These violations pose risks to electricity management and power safety, thus increasing the need for effective regulation of electrical appliances.

[0003] Existing technologies identify illegal electricity use by monitoring public areas with video and collecting and identifying changes in active power on power lines. However, these methods are mainly effective for high-power appliances and are not ideal for identifying small items such as electric bicycle batteries or lower-power appliances.

[0004] Electrical load identification technology is a combination of invasive and non-invasive methods. It primarily identifies the type of electrical appliance by collecting signal characteristics during operation and analyzing them using artificial intelligence and big data technologies. However, existing load identification technologies still have limitations in identifying lower-power appliances. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a load identification protection device, a smart socket, and a smart power strip to solve the problem that the existing load identification technology still has certain limitations in identifying low-power electrical appliances.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, according to one aspect of the present invention, a load identification and protection device is provided for identifying the type of load connected to an independent circuit and disconnecting the independent circuit containing the non-compliant load. The load identification and protection device includes a first circuit board assembly and a second circuit board assembly, which are signal-connected. The first circuit board assembly has multiple independent circuits and also includes a signal acquisition module electrically connected to each independent circuit. The signal acquisition module is used to acquire electrical parameters of the loads on each independent circuit in real time. The second circuit board assembly includes a processor signal-connected to the signal acquisition module. The processor receives electrical parameters, processes the electrical parameters, and identifies the type of load. The first circuit board assembly also includes a control module signal-connected to the processor and control-connected to each independent circuit, so that the control module controls the on / off state of each independent circuit.

[0007] Furthermore, the first circuit board assembly has a first signal connector, the second circuit board assembly has a second signal connector, and the load identification and protection device further includes a signal connector, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the first signal connector and the second signal connector.

[0008] Furthermore, the second circuit board assembly also includes a chip module, which is signal-connected to the signal acquisition module and to the processor, so that the chip module can transmit the electrical parameters acquired by the signal acquisition module to the processor.

[0009] Furthermore, the electrical parameters include voltage parameters and current parameters. The signal acquisition module includes an isolation chip, which includes a voltage acquisition element and a current acquisition element. The voltage acquisition element is electrically connected to each independent circuit and is used to acquire the voltage information of the load on each independent circuit in real time, and transmit the acquired voltage information to the processor. The processor is used to identify the type of load based on the voltage information. Similarly, the current acquisition element is electrically connected to each independent circuit and is used to acquire the current information of the load on each independent circuit in real time, and transmit the acquired current information to the processor. The processor is used to identify the type of load based on the current information.

[0010] Furthermore, the electrical parameters include temperature parameters and resistance parameters, and the signal acquisition module includes temperature acquisition elements and resistance acquisition elements. The temperature acquisition elements are electrically connected to each independent circuit and are used to acquire the temperature information of the load on the independent circuit in real time. The resistance acquisition elements are also electrically connected to each independent circuit and are used to acquire the resistance information of the load on the independent circuit in real time.

[0011] Furthermore, the chip module includes a chip, which is signal-connected to both the temperature acquisition element and the resistance acquisition element, and is also signal-connected to the processor, so that the chip can transmit temperature and resistance information to the processor, which uses the temperature and resistance information to identify the type of load.

[0012] Furthermore, the control module includes relays, which are connected to each independent circuit to control the on / off state of each independent circuit.

[0013] Furthermore, the first circuit board assembly also includes a communication module, which is signal-connected to the processor and signal-connected to the central network or cloud platform. The communication module is used to send the identification results obtained by the processor to the central network or cloud platform, and to receive control commands issued by the central network or cloud platform.

[0014] According to another aspect of the present invention, a smart socket is provided, comprising a first housing and a load identification protection device, wherein the first housing has a first receiving cavity; at least a portion of the load identification protection device is disposed within the first receiving cavity, and the load identification protection device is the load identification protection device described above.

[0015] According to another aspect of the present invention, a smart power strip is provided, including a second housing and a load identification protection device, wherein the second housing has a second receiving cavity; at least a portion of the load identification protection device is disposed within the second receiving cavity, and the load identification protection device is the load identification protection device described above.

[0016] This invention provides a load identification and protection device for identifying the type of load connected to an independent circuit and cutting off the independent circuit containing the non-compliant load. The device includes a first circuit board assembly and a second circuit board assembly, which are signal-connected. The first circuit board assembly has multiple independent circuits and also includes a signal acquisition module electrically connected to each independent circuit. The signal acquisition module is used to acquire the electrical parameters of the loads on each independent circuit in real time. The second circuit board assembly includes a processor signal-connected to the signal acquisition module. The processor receives the electrical parameters, processes them, and identifies the load type. The first circuit board assembly also includes a control module signal-connected to the processor and controllably connected to each independent circuit, enabling the control module to control the on / off state of each independent circuit. In this way, when the processor obtains the identification result that the load connected to the independent circuit is an illegal load, the control module controls the power off of the independent circuit connected to the illegal load according to the identification result obtained by the processor, and enables the other independent circuits among the multiple independent circuits to be powered normally without affecting the normal operation of the loads on the other independent circuits, thus realizing the identification and protection of the load. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 An exploded structural diagram of a smart socket according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0019] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second circuit board assembly of the load identification and protection device in the smart socket;

[0020] Figure 3 It shows Figure 2 Another structural diagram of the second circuit board assembly in the diagram;

[0021] Figure 4 It shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first circuit board assembly of the load identification and protection device of the smart socket;

[0022] Figure 5 It shows Figure 4 Another structural schematic diagram of the first circuit board assembly in the diagram;

[0023] Figure 6 It shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the control flow of the load identification and protection device for the smart socket.

[0024] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0025] 1. First outer casing; 2. Second outer casing; 3. Third outer casing; 301. Receiving groove; 4. Protective door;

[0026] 10. First circuit board assembly; 11. Signal acquisition module; 113. Temperature acquisition element; 114. Resistance acquisition element; 12. Control module; 121. Relay; 13. First signal connector; 14. Communication module; 15. Isolation chip; 16. Terminal block; 17. AC-DC module; 18. Socket module;

[0027] 20. Second circuit board assembly; 21. Processor; 22. Second signal connector; 23. Chip module; 232. Chip; 24. Signal indicator light; 25. Button; 26. Mounting hole;

[0028] 30. Signal connectors;

[0029] 40. Fasteners. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the present utility model or its application or use. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0031] To address the limitations of existing load identification technologies in identifying low-power electrical appliances, this invention provides a load identification protection device, a smart socket, and a smart power strip.

[0032] It should be noted that in this application, the device including the load identification and protection device can be in the form of a smart socket or a smart power strip. It can identify and protect the load in a non-intrusive manner by collecting the electrical parameters and temperature-resistance characteristics of the load connected to the independent circuit and performing data analysis.

[0033] Specifically, the smart socket includes a first housing and a load identification protection device, wherein the first housing has a first receiving cavity; at least a portion of the load identification protection device is disposed within the first receiving cavity, and the load identification protection device is the load identification protection device described above and below.

[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, the first housing includes a first outer shell 1, a second outer shell 2, a third outer shell 3, and a protective door 4. The third outer shell 3 has a receiving groove 301. The second outer shell 2 is disposed at the opening of the receiving groove 301 to form a first receiving cavity. The first outer shell 1 is disposed on the outer periphery of the receiving groove 301 to provide insulation protection for the load identification and protection device located in the first receiving cavity, as well as for the installation and fixing of the various modules inside it.

[0035] It should be noted that, in one embodiment of this application (not illustrated), the smart power strip includes a second housing and a load identification protection device, wherein the second housing has a second receiving cavity; at least part of the load identification protection device is disposed within the second receiving cavity, and the load identification protection device is the load identification protection device described above and below.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, a load identification and protection device is used to identify the type of load connected to an independent circuit and disconnect the independent circuit containing the non-compliant load. The load identification and protection device includes a first circuit board assembly 10 and a second circuit board assembly 20, which are signal-connected. The first circuit board assembly 10 has multiple independent circuits and also includes a signal acquisition module 11, which is electrically connected to each independent circuit. The signal acquisition module 11 is used to acquire the electrical parameters of the loads on each independent circuit in real time. The second circuit board assembly 20 includes a processor 21, which is signal-connected to the signal acquisition module 11. The processor 21 is used to receive electrical parameters, process the electrical parameters, and identify the type of load. The first circuit board assembly 10 also includes a control module 12, which is signal-connected to the processor 21 and is control-connected to each independent circuit so that the control module 12 controls the on / off state of each independent circuit.

[0037] This invention provides a load identification and protection device for identifying the type of load connected to an independent circuit and cutting off the independent circuit containing the non-compliant load. The device includes a first circuit board assembly 10 and a second circuit board assembly 20, which are signal-connected. The first circuit board assembly 10 has multiple independent circuits and also includes a signal acquisition module 11 electrically connected to each independent circuit. The signal acquisition module 11 is used to acquire the electrical parameters of the loads on each independent circuit in real time. The second circuit board assembly 20 includes a processor 21 signal-connected to the signal acquisition module 11. The processor 21 receives electrical parameters, processes them, and identifies the type of load. The first circuit board assembly 10 also includes a control module 12 signal-connected to the processor 21 and control-connected to each independent circuit, enabling the control module 12 to control the on / off state of each independent circuit. In this way, when the processor 21 obtains the identification result that the load connected to the independent circuit is an illegal load, the control module 12 controls the independent circuit connected to the illegal load to be powered off according to the identification result obtained by the processor 21, so that the other independent circuits among the multiple independent circuits can be powered on normally without affecting the normal operation of the loads on the other independent circuits, thus realizing the identification and protection of the load.

[0038] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the first circuit board assembly 10 has a first signal connector 13, the second circuit board assembly 20 has a second signal connector 22, and the load identification and protection device further includes a signal connector 30, the two ends of which are connected to the first signal connector 13 and the second signal connector 22, respectively. This ensures the reliability of the signal connection between the first circuit board assembly 10 and the second signal connector 22.

[0039] It should be noted that in this application, the second circuit board assembly 20 also includes a chip module 23, which is signal-connected to the signal acquisition module 11 and to the processor 21, so that the chip module 23 transmits the electrical parameters acquired by the signal acquisition module 11 to the processor 21. This ensures the reliability of the signal transmission of electrical parameters.

[0040] like Figure 6 As shown, the electrical parameters include voltage and current parameters. The signal acquisition module 11 includes an isolation chip 15, which includes voltage acquisition elements and current acquisition elements. The voltage acquisition elements are electrically connected to each independent circuit and are used to acquire the voltage information of the load on each independent circuit in real time, transmitting the acquired voltage information to the processor 21. The processor 21 identifies the load type based on the voltage information. Similarly, the current acquisition elements are electrically connected to each independent circuit and are used to acquire the current information of the load on each independent circuit in real time, transmitting the acquired current information to the processor 21. The processor 21 identifies the load type based on the current information. This ensures the reliability of the acquisition of the load's voltage and current information.

[0041] like Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the electrical parameters include temperature and resistance parameters. The signal acquisition module 11 includes a temperature acquisition element 113 and a resistance acquisition element 114. The temperature acquisition element 113 is electrically connected to each independent circuit and is used to acquire the temperature information of the load on each independent circuit in real time. The resistance acquisition element 114 is also electrically connected to each independent circuit and is used to acquire the resistance information of the load on each independent circuit in real time. This ensures the reliability of the acquisition of the load's temperature and resistance information.

[0042] like Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the chip module 23 includes a chip 232, which is signal-connected to both the temperature acquisition element 113 and the resistance acquisition element 114. The chip 232 is also signal-connected to the processor 21, enabling it to transmit temperature and resistance information to the processor 21. The processor 21 uses this information to identify the type of load. This ensures the reliability of the acquisition of the load's temperature and resistance information.

[0043] like Figure 6 As shown, the control module 12 includes a relay 121, which is connected to each independent circuit for controlling the on / off state of each independent circuit. This ensures the reliability of the relay 121 in controlling the on / off state of each independent circuit.

[0044] like Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the first circuit board assembly 10 also includes a communication module 14. The communication module 14 is signal-connected to the processor 21 and to a central network or cloud platform. The communication module 14 is used to send the identification results obtained by the processor 21 to the central network or cloud platform, and to receive control commands issued by the central network or cloud platform. This ensures that the load identification protection device provided in this application can be remotely controlled, greatly improving the intelligence level of smart sockets with load identification protection devices, or, conversely, greatly improving the intelligence level of smart power strips with load identification protection devices.

[0045] like Figure 2 As shown, the second circuit board assembly 20 also includes a signal indicator light 24, a button 25, and a mounting hole 26. The communication module 14 is electrically connected to the signal indicator light 24. When the communication module 14 receives a control command from the central network or cloud platform, the signal indicator light 24 lights up to provide a prompt. The button 25 is a button for network configuration of the smart socket. The mounting hole 26 is for fasteners 40 to pass through, thereby fixing the second circuit board assembly 20.

[0046] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the first circuit board assembly 10 also includes an isolation chip 15, a terminal block 16, an AC-DC module 17, and a socket module 18. The AC-DC module 17 is electrically connected to the processor 21. The AC-DC module 17 is composed of components such as a transformer and is mainly used to convert AC power to DC power. The isolation chip 15 is located on the line between the AC-DC module 17 and the processor 21. The terminal block 16 is used to connect to the mains power supply, and the socket module 18 is used for the electrical connection of the load.

[0047] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0048] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this invention. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0049] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0050] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0051] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0052] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A load identification and protection device, characterized in that, The load identification and protection device is used to identify the type of load connected to an independent circuit and to disconnect the independent circuit containing the non-compliant load. A first circuit board assembly (10) and a second circuit board assembly (20) are connected by signals, wherein, The first circuit board assembly (10) has multiple independent circuits, and the first circuit board assembly (10) further includes: A signal acquisition module (11) is electrically connected to each of the independent circuits. The signal acquisition module (11) is used to acquire the electrical parameters of the load on each of the independent circuits in real time. The second circuit board assembly (20) includes: The processor (21) is connected to the signal acquisition module (11) and is used to receive the electrical parameters, process the electrical parameters and identify the type of the load. The first circuit board assembly (10) further includes: A control module (12) is connected to the processor (21) by signal, and the control module (12) is controlled to each of the independent circuits so that the control module (12) controls the on and off of each of the independent circuits.

2. The load identification and protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first circuit board assembly (10) has a first signal connector (13), the second circuit board assembly (20) has a second signal connector (22), and the load identification protection device further includes a signal connector (30), the two ends of which are connected to the first signal connector (13) and the second signal connector (22) respectively.

3. The load identification and protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second circuit board assembly (20) also includes: A chip module (23) is connected to the signal acquisition module (11) and to the processor (21) so that the chip module (23) transmits the electrical parameters acquired by the signal acquisition module (11) to the processor (21).

4. The load identification and protection device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The electrical parameters include voltage parameters and current parameters. The signal acquisition module (11) includes an isolation chip (15). The isolation chip (15) is: A voltage acquisition element, which is electrically connected to each of the independent circuits, is used to acquire the voltage information of the load on each of the independent circuits in real time and transmit the acquired voltage information to the processor (21). The processor (21) is used to identify the type of the load based on the voltage information. A current acquisition element, which is electrically connected to each of the independent circuits, is used to acquire the current information of the load on each of the independent circuits in real time and transmit the acquired current information to the processor (21). The processor (21) is used to identify the type of the load based on the current information.

5. The load identification and protection device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The electrical parameters include temperature parameters and resistance parameters, and the signal acquisition module (11) includes: Temperature acquisition element (113) is electrically connected to each of the independent circuits. The temperature acquisition element (113) is used to acquire the temperature information of the load on the independent circuit in real time. A resistance acquisition element (114) is electrically connected to each of the independent circuits. The resistance acquisition element (114) is used to acquire the resistance information of the load on the independent circuit in real time.

6. The load identification and protection device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The chip module (23) includes: The chip (232) is signal-connected to the temperature acquisition element (113) and the resistance acquisition element (114), and is also signal-connected to the processor (21) so that the chip (232) transmits the temperature information and the resistance information to the processor (21), and the processor (21) is used to identify the type of the load based on the temperature information and the resistance information.

7. The load identification and protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control module (12) includes a relay (121), which is connected to each of the independent circuits for controlling the on / off state of each of the independent circuits.

8. The load identification and protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first circuit board assembly (10) further includes: A communication module (14) is connected to the processor (21) and to the central network or cloud platform. The communication module (14) is used to send the identification result obtained by the processor (21) to the central network or the cloud platform, and the communication module (14) is used to receive control commands issued by the central network or the cloud platform.

9. A smart socket, characterized in that, include: A first housing, the first housing having a first receiving cavity; A load identification protection device, at least a portion of which is disposed within the first receiving cavity, wherein the load identification protection device is the load identification protection device according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A smart power strip, characterized in that, include: A second housing, the second housing having a second receiving cavity; A load identification protection device, at least a portion of which is disposed within the second receiving cavity, wherein the load identification protection device is the load identification protection device according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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