Can housing; method for operating a can housing

Abstract

Can housing (1), - with a housing (2) that is at least partially enclosed, wherein the housing (2) has at least one interior space in which at least one socket (8), the access to which is closed by means of a mechanism in a closed position and open in an open position, and / or at least one information connection, the access to which is closed by means of a mechanism in a closed position and open in an open position, and / or at least one switch, the access to which is closed by means of a mechanism in a closed position and open in an open position, is provided, wherein a cover (3) having a surface is arranged on at least one side of the housing (2) and covers at least one interior space, characterized in that the housing (1) has at least one sensor (6) and / or a receiver for electromagnetic signals and / or information, wherein the surface of the cover (3),which is arranged linearly and / or rotationally movable on this side of the housing (2), is formed from at least one cover part (19), wherein at least one cover part (19) has at least one opening (4) that can be closed by a closure (5), wherein at least one closure (5) is arranged linearly and / or rotationally movable on this side of the housing (2), and wherein at least one opening (4) has a locking position and a releasing position, so that access to at least one socket (8) and / or at least one information connection and / or at least one switch can be moved from a locked position to an open position or from an open position to a locked position, wherein a closure (5) in the locked position is arranged within the opening (4) that can be closed by the closure (5). or the surface of the cover (3) is formed from at least two cover parts (19), wherein the cover (3) has a surface without openings and wherein at least one cover part (19) is arranged to be linearly and / or rotationally movable on this side of the housing (2), so that access to at least one socket (8) and / or at least one information connection and / or at least one switch can be moved from a closed position to an open position or from an open position to a closed position, or The surface of the cover (3), which is arranged to be linearly movable on this side of the housing (2), is formed from at least one cover part (19), wherein at least one cover part (19) has at least one opening (4) that can be closed by a closure (5), wherein at least one closure (5) is arranged to be linearly and / or rotationally movable on this side of the housing (2), and at least one opening (4) has a locking position and a releasing position, so that access to at least one socket (8) and / or at least one information connection and / or at least one switch can be moved from a locked position to an open position or from an open position to a locked position. or the lid (3) is linearly movable up and down and rotationally movable and at least one closure (5) is rigid, whereby the upward movement allows the opening (4) to be moved into the releasing position, or the cover (3) or at least one cover part (19) is linearly movable up and down and rotationally movable, and at least one socket housing (11) is rotationally movable, or the lid (3) is rigid and at least one closure (5) is linearly movable and a socket housing (11) arranged inside the can housing (1) is rotatably movable, or the lid (3) is rigid and at least one closure (5) is rotatable and a socket housing (11) arranged inside the can housing (1) is linearly movable, or the lid (3) is rigid and a socket housing (11) arranged inside the can housing (1) is linearly and rotatorily movable.

Description

State of the art

[0001] The invention relates to a can housing according to the preamble of claim 1, and a method for operating a can housing according to the preamble of claim 13.

[0002] Electrical box housings come in a wide variety of designs. Known from the prior art are, in particular, multi-socket housings for wired multiple sockets, surface-mounted housings, and flush-mounted housings, which are used for installation in a wall, floor, ceiling, and / or furniture, for example, in a worktop, especially a kitchen worktop. Electrical box housings can be equipped with different features, such that they can include at least one socket, at least one data connection, and / or at least one switch.There are also different designs of sockets, such as sockets with increased contact protection or with a plug insertion aid, which makes it easier to insert the plug into the socket, since the correct insertion position can be determined by inserting the plug into the socket housing and twisting the plug inside the socket housing until the contact pins of the plug lock into the contact openings of the socket, are already known.

[0003] These socket housings, and especially the recessed housings, which are also called recessed sockets and are installed, for example, in a kitchen countertop, have the disadvantage that dirt, foreign objects or moisture could penetrate into the upward-facing socket housing if no plug is inserted in the socket.

[0004] Therefore, patent application DE 10 2004 051 064 A1 proposes a device designed to hold at least one socket insert and which can be closed with a cover. A disadvantage is that the cover can be opened at any time and does not seal tightly.

[0005] German patent application DE 24 58 243 A1 describes a protective device for installation elements, in particular electrical installation elements such as sockets, switches, etc. The protective device has a cover flap that conceals the installation elements, rendering them inaccessible. A rotatable cover plate is attached to the cover flap, which features a safety latch that allows the cover flap to be opened only in a specific position. A disadvantage is that the cover flap pivots upwards to open, and because it protrudes beyond the other components in the open position, it may obstruct other components when open.

[0006] Patent DE 10 2007 063 585 B4 describes a socket outlet with a locking mechanism integrated into a front element, consisting of several locking elements. The locking elements are movably arranged via a fixed bearing, with the movement occurring radially inwards or outwards relative to the center point of the front element. An advantage is that this allows the front element to be designed with a very flat profile. However, the increased design complexity is a disadvantage. This disadvantage is also present in the cable box disclosed in German patent application DE 10 2013 000 829 A1, the connection column disclosed in German patent application DE 10 2007 051 053 A1, the installation device disclosed in German patent application DE 101 55 502 A1, and the socket housing disclosed in German patent application DE 10 2014 014 804 A1.

[0007] The lockable sockets described in utility model DE 202 09 189 U1, patent US 6 542 218 B1 and utility model DE 93 15 394 U1 are also structurally complex.

[0008] Patent DE 10 2012 025 533 B4 discloses a built-in housing for installation in furniture, walls, floors, and / or ceilings. This housing has at least one interior space bounded by a housing wall, containing at least one electrical outlet, at least one data connection, and / or at least one switch. A cover enclosing the interior space has at least one opening that can be closed by a latch, and the cover is movably mounted on the housing wall so that, when the latch is unlocked, the cover is rotatable about an axis of rotation perpendicular to the interior space. A disadvantage of this design is that the user must possess a certain degree of manual dexterity to simultaneously rotate the cover while pressing the release button.

[0009] The invention is therefore based on the objective of providing a can housing that overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art and a method for operating a can housing that overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art. The invention and its advantages

[0010] In contrast, the can housing according to the invention, with the features of claim 1, and the method according to the invention for operating a can housing, with the features of claim 13, have the advantage that the can housing according to the invention has an at least partially closed housing, wherein the housing has at least one interior space in which at least one socket, the access of which is closed by means of a mechanism in a closed position and open in an open position, and / or at least one information connection, the access of which is closed by means of a mechanism in a closed position and open in an open position, and / or at least one switch, the access of which is closed by means of a mechanism in a closed position and open in an open position, is accommodated, wherein a cover having a surface is arranged on at least one side of the housing, which covers at least one interior space.wherein the can housing has at least one sensor and / or one receiver for electromagnetic signals and / or information, wherein the surface of the cover, which is arranged to be linearly and / or rotationally movable on this side of the housing, is formed from at least one cover part, wherein at least one cover part has at least one opening that can be closed by a closure, wherein at least one closure is arranged to be linearly and / or rotationally movable on this side of the housing, and wherein at least one opening has a locking position and a releasing position, so that access to at least one socket and / or at least one information port and / or at least one switch can be moved from a locked position to an open position or from an open position to a locked position, wherein a closure in the locked position is arranged within the opening that can be closed by the closure. or the surface of the cover is formed from at least two cover parts, wherein the cover has a surface without openings and wherein at least one cover part is arranged to be linearly and / or rotationally movable on this side of the housing, so that access to at least one socket and / or at least one information connection and / or at least one switch can be moved from a closed position to an open position or from an open position to a closed position, or The surface of the cover, which is linearly movable on this side of the housing, is formed from at least one cover part, wherein at least one cover part has at least one opening that can be closed by a closure, wherein at least one closure is linearly and / or rotationally movable on this side of the housing, and at least one opening has a locking position and a releasing position, so that access to at least one socket and / or at least one information port and / or at least one switch can be moved from a locked position to an open position or from an open position to a locked position. or the lid is linearly movable up and down and rotationally, and at least one closure is rigid, whereby the upward movement allows the opening to be moved into the releasing position, or the lid or at least one part of the lid is movable linearly up and down and rotationally, and at least one socket housing is movable rotationally, or the lid is rigid and at least one closure is linearly movable and a socket housing arranged inside the can housing is rotatably movable, or the lid is rigid and at least one closure is rotatable and a socket housing arranged inside the can housing is linearly movable, or the lid is rigid and a socket housing located inside the can housing is linearly and rotatably movable.

[0011] By using a receiver for electromagnetic signals and / or information, the can housing according to the invention can be operated via radio control and / or app. The can housing according to the invention can therefore also transmit environmental data to another device, e.g., a computer.

[0012] According to an advantageous embodiment of the can housing according to the invention, at least one sensor is a proximity sensor, a light sensor and / or an environmental sensor, which in particular reacts to sound, air movement, air quality, humidity and / or temperature.

[0013] According to an additional advantageous embodiment of the can housing according to the invention, at least one sensor emits at least one signal that initiates and / or supports the movement of the lid, at least one lid part and / or at least one closure and / or at least one socket housing arranged linearly and / or rotationally movable in an interior space, which has at least one socket and / or at least one information connection and / or at least one switch.

[0014] According to an additional advantageous embodiment of the can housing according to the invention, a rotary movement takes place in at least one direction of rotation, wherein one direction of rotation is about an axis of rotation directed towards the interior.

[0015] According to an advantageous embodiment of the can housing according to the invention, the can housing has at least one drive which supports at least one linear and / or at least one rotary movement.

[0016] According to a particularly advantageous embodiment of the can housing according to the invention, at least one drive is a spring mechanism or an electric drive. The at least one drive is directly or indirectly connected, for example, to the lid and / or to at least one closure and assists the movement of the lid and / or the at least one closure for opening and / or closing at least one opening.

[0017] The spring mechanism is designed to solve two problems inherent in conventional, simply inserted springs. The first problem is that a simply inserted spring cannot be pre-tensioned. Since pre-tensioning is not possible, errors can occur, especially during assembly and when replacing the cover (e.g., setting the correct torque, adjusting the direction of the spring force). The second problem is that, even if pre-tensioning were possible, the pre-tensioned spring could pose a risk of injury during assembly (e.g., at the factory, and especially when the customer replaces the cover), as it might spring out of the housing uncontrollably.

[0018] According to a particularly advantageous embodiment of the can housing according to the invention, at least one spring mechanism is at least partially tensioned before the triggering of at least one linear and / or at least one rotary movement.

[0019] According to an additional advantageous embodiment of the can housing according to the invention, the lid and / or at least one lid part is connected to the housing by means of at least one locking device while maintaining linear and / or rotational mobility.

[0020] According to a corresponding advantageous embodiment of the can housing according to the invention, at least a part of the lid is detachably connected to at least another part of the lid and / or the housing by means of at least one locking device.

[0021] According to an additional advantageous embodiment of the can housing according to the invention, at least one locking device is arranged on the housing.

[0022] According to a particularly advantageous embodiment of the can housing according to the invention, at least one locking device can be operated through an opening that can be closed by a latch. Thus, the opening must be at least partially open so that a user can operate the locking device through the opening.

[0023] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the can housing according to the invention, the lid has a groove and / or a slot which can be brought into operative contact with a locking device. Thus, to lock the lid to the housing, a latch can be inserted into a groove and / or a slot arranged on the lid.

[0024] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the junction box housing according to the invention, at least one socket, at least one information connection and / or at least one switch is designed as an interchangeable insert. Preferably, an interchangeable insert is clipped and / or screwed into the housing. This allows for adaptation to the user's needs.

[0025] According to an additional advantageous embodiment of the can housing according to the invention, the can housing has at least one operating device.

[0026] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the can housing according to the invention, at least one operating device is arranged at least partially outside the housing and / or at least one operating device projects at least partially beyond the upper surface of the lid facing away from the interior. It is conceivable that at least one closure, which has a closed position and an open position, can be moved directly or indirectly from the closed position to the open position or from the open position to the closed position by an operating device that is arranged at least partially outside the housing or that projects at least partially beyond the upper surface of the lid facing away from the interior, and / or that several closures can be moved by a common operating device that is arranged at least partially outside the housing.which at least partially extends beyond the upper surface of the lid facing away from the interior, and are movable from the closed position to the open position and vice versa, and / or multiple closures by at least two operating devices, at least one of which is located at least partially outside the housing or which at least partially extends beyond the upper surface of the lid facing away from the interior, and is movable from the closed position to the open position and vice versa. Preferably, the lid has no further openings on its upper surface, in particular no opening for an operating device, except for one or more openings that can be closed by a closure.

[0027] According to an additional advantageous embodiment of the junction box housing according to the invention, the junction box housing according to the invention is a multiple socket outlet housing, a surface-mounted junction box housing or a flush-mounted housing, which is used for installation in a wall, a floor, a ceiling and / or a piece of furniture, namely for example in a worktop, in particular in a kitchen worktop.

[0028] According to an additional advantageous embodiment of the can housing according to the invention, the axis of rotation of the lid and / or at least one closure is aligned perpendicular to the interior.

[0029] According to an advantageous embodiment of the can housing according to the invention, the lid and / or at least one closure can be rotated in both directions of rotation by at least one drive, in particular by at least one spring mechanism.

[0030] According to an advantageous embodiment of the can housing according to the invention, the lid and / or at least one closure can be manually rotated in one direction or in both directions.

[0031] According to an additional advantageous embodiment of the can housing according to the invention, the can housing has at least one stop to limit the rotation.

[0032] According to a particularly advantageous embodiment of the can housing according to the invention, at least one stop is arranged on a side of the lid facing the interior or on the housing.

[0033] According to an additional advantageous embodiment of the can housing according to the invention, at least one drive, in particular at least one spring mechanism, is arranged centrally or decentrally on the side of the housing.

[0034] According to an additional advantageous embodiment of the can housing according to the invention, the spring mechanism has at least one spring and additionally at least one spring axle (spring holder), at least one ball bearing, at least one rotation damper and / or at least one spring mechanism cover.

[0035] In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the can housing according to the invention, the spring has a radial and an axial leg. Preferably, the spring is held in a cylinder (shell, cage, cartridge), which can be a separate component or part of the operating device. This cylinder fixes one leg and allows the other to move. Preferably, the radial leg of the spring is movable in an elongated slot (e.g., approximately 90°) to ensure the drive mechanism. The length of the elongated slot allows control of the stop. Therefore, almost any angle is conceivable. The axial leg is guided and held in the (possibly annular) "base" by a bore. The base can also be a separate part that is clipped in or fixed with screws. Additionally, the spring could be supported (e.g., against axial buckling) by an inner, second cylinder (shell, cage, cartridge).The advantage is that such an encapsulated spring can be pre-tensioned to a defined torque when inserted. This means the spring element is pre-tensioned to a defined torque and can be inserted or removed easily and safely.

[0036] According to an additional advantageous embodiment of the can housing according to the invention, the spring mechanism is integrated into an operating device.

[0037] According to an additional advantageous embodiment of the can housing according to the invention, the spring mechanism has at least one constant force spring or at least one helical spring.

[0038] In a further advantageous embodiment of the can housing according to the invention, the lid has a lid disc and / or a guide. Preferably, the drive is operatively connected to the guide.

[0039] According to a particularly advantageous embodiment of the can housing according to the invention, the guide is arranged on a side of the lid facing the interior.

[0040] In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the can housing according to the invention, the guide is detachably arranged on the remaining lid. Preferably, the guide is detachably arranged on the lid disc.

[0041] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the can housing according to the invention, the guide has at least a partial toothed ring. Preferably, at least one drive, in particular at least one spring mechanism, is operatively connected to the toothed ring.

[0042] According to an additional advantageous embodiment of the can housing according to the invention, at least one closure of an opening is arranged on the housing.

[0043] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the can housing according to the invention, at least one closure and / or at least one operating device has a spring. At least one closure and / or at least one operating device is thus spring-loaded.

[0044] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the junction box housing according to the invention, a socket housing for at least one socket, at least one data connection, and / or at least one switch is arranged in at least one interior space. Preferably, at least one socket, at least one data connection, and / or at least one switch of the socket housing is designed as a replaceable insert. Preferably, a replaceable insert is clipped and / or screwed into the housing. This allows for adaptation to the user's needs.

[0045] According to a particularly advantageous embodiment of the socket housing according to the invention, the socket housing is connected to at least one rotatable closure. Preferably, the socket housing has at least one recess for receiving a closure.

[0046] According to an additional advantageous embodiment of the junction box housing, the socket housing is rotatably arranged in the interior in at least one direction of rotation. Preferably, the rotation, which may optionally occur together with a closure arranged on the socket housing, is triggered directly or indirectly in at least one direction of rotation by an operating device, e.g., an operating device that is at least partially arranged outside the housing and / or at least partially projects beyond a top surface of the cover facing away from the interior.The rotation allows a user to adjust the desired socket, information port, or switch before or after actuating the operating device to a position where it is accessible through an opening in the cover that is in the release position. Preferably, the socket housing is rotated in both directions by at least one drive mechanism, particularly at least one spring mechanism.

[0047] According to an advantageous embodiment of the inventive method for operating a can housing, which has an at least partially closed housing, wherein the housing has at least one interior space in which at least one socket, the access of which is closed by means of a mechanism in a closed position and open in an open position, and / or at least one information connection, the access of which is closed by means of a mechanism in a closed position and open in an open position, and / or at least one switch, the access of which is closed by means of a mechanism in a closed position and open in an open position, is accommodated, wherein a cover having a surface is arranged on at least one side of the housing, which covers at least one interior space, wherein the can housing has at least one sensor, by means of whose emitted signal orthe function of the can housing is influenced by the signals it emits, and / or has at least one receiver for electromagnetic signals and / or information, the function of the can housing is influenced by the signal and / or information it receives or by the signals and / or information it receives. wherein the surface of the cover, which is arranged to be linearly and / or rotationally movable on this side of the housing, is formed from at least one cover part, wherein at least one cover part has at least one opening that can be closed by a closure, wherein at least one closure is arranged to be linearly and / or rotationally movable on this side of the housing, and wherein at least one opening has a locking position that closes the opening and a releasing position that unlocks the opening, so that access to at least one socket and / or at least one information port and / or at least one switch can be moved from a locked position to an open position or from an open position to a locked position, wherein a closure (5) in the locked position is arranged within the opening (4) that can be closed by the closure (5). or the surface of the cover is formed from at least two cover parts, wherein the cover (3) has a surface without openings and wherein at least one cover part is arranged to be linearly and / or rotationally movable on this side of the housing, so that access to at least one socket and / or at least one information connection and / or at least one switch can be moved from a closed position to an open position or from an open position to a closed position, or The surface of the cover, which is linearly movable on this side of the housing, is formed from at least one cover part, wherein at least one cover part has at least one opening that can be closed by a closure, wherein at least one closure is linearly and / or rotationally movable on this side of the housing, and at least one opening has a locking position and a releasing position, so that access to at least one socket and / or at least one information port and / or at least one switch can be moved from a locked position to an open position or from an open position to a locked position. or the lid is linearly movable up and down and rotationally, and at least one closure is rigid, whereby the upward movement brings the opening into the releasing position, or the lid or at least one part of the lid is movable linearly up and down and rotationally, and at least one socket housing is movable rotationally, or the lid is rigid and at least one closure is linearly movable and a socket housing arranged inside the can housing is rotatably movable, or the lid is rigid and at least one closure is rotatable and a socket housing arranged inside the can housing is linearly movable, or the lid is rigid and a socket housing located inside the can housing is linearly and rotationally movable, The can housing has at least one drive that supports at least one linear and / or at least one rotary movement.

[0048] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the method according to the invention, the lid, at least one part of the lid, and / or at least one closure are interchangeable. Thus, the lid, at least one part of the lid, and / or the closure(s) can be adapted to the environment in terms of design or replaced after any damage. The lid, at least one part of the lid, and / or at least one closure therefore become interchangeable spare parts, particularly for the user.

[0049] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the method according to the invention, after the initial actuation of the operating device, which preferably moves the cover and / or at least one closure and / or optionally the socket housing to a stop in one direction of rotation, the cover and / or at least one closure and / or optionally the socket housing is moved to the same direction of rotation, preferably to a stop, at least once more by actuation of the operating device. The rotational movement can be spring-loaded or manual. This ensures a stepwise advancement of the cover and / or at least one closure and / or optionally the socket housing.

[0050] According to an additional advantageous embodiment of the method according to the invention, at least one opening has a locking position that closes the opening and a release position that releases the opening, wherein the cover and / or at least one closure and / or optionally a socket housing are moved to switch between the locking position and the release position or the release position and the locking position.

[0051] According to an additional advantageous embodiment of the method according to the invention, a can housing according to one of claims 1 to 12 is used as the can housing.

[0052] Further advantages and advantageous embodiments of the invention can be seen in the following description and the drawings. Drawings

[0053] Preferred embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings and are explained in more detail below. They show Fig. 1 a perspective view of a can housing according to the invention in the closed state, Fig. 2 a perspective view of the can housing according to the invention, in accordance with Fig. 1, in the open state, Fig. 3 a top view of a further embodiment of a can housing according to the invention, Fig. 4 a perspective view of a further embodiment of a can housing according to the invention, after a sensor has emitted a signal, Fig. 5 a perspective view of the can housing 1 according to the invention, according to Fig. 4, Fig. 6 a perspective view of a further embodiment of a can housing according to the invention, Fig. 7 a functional drawing of the can housing 1 according to the invention, in accordance with Fig. 6, Fig. 8 a further functional drawing of the can housing 1 according to the invention, in accordance with Fig. 6, Fig. 9 a further functional drawing of the can housing 1 according to the invention, in accordance with Fig. 6, and Fig. 10 a perspective view of a further embodiment of a can housing according to the invention. Description of the exemplary implementations

[0054] Fig. Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a can housing 1 according to the invention in the closed state. The can housing 1 according to the invention has a housing 2 which is covered on one upward-facing side by a lid 3 (cover, cover plate). The lid 3 has openings 4 which are closed by fasteners 5. The fasteners 5 are connected to a sensor 6, which is preferably a proximity sensor, so that when the sensor 6 sends a signal, the fasteners 5 move downwards and thus out of the opening 4. By releasing the openings 4, the lid 3 and / or at least one fastener 5 can be rotated. The can housing 1 according to the invention can therefore not be opened accidentally, since the lid 3 is fixed to the housing 2 by the fasteners 5 located in the openings 4.The fasteners 5, which are fixed in the openings 4, can only be rotated once the sensor 6, which in this embodiment is arranged centrally, has been triggered. Triggering preferably occurs automatically when a plug to be inserted into the socket approaches.

[0055] The can housing 1 according to the invention is designed as a recessed housing, so that it can, for example, be installed in a worktop (not shown). Preferably, the recessed housing can be fixed to the worktop (not shown) from below by means of eccentric screws 7. It is also conceivable that the eccentric screws 8 are operated from above or that the eccentric screws 7 can be operated from both sides. Fastening from above is preferably possible if the lid 3 and / or at least one closure 5 is slightly rotated so that the eccentric screws 7 are thereby exposed and accessible.

[0056] Fig. Figure 2 shows a perspective view of the can housing 1 according to the invention. Fig. 1, in the open state, wherein the can housing 1 according to the invention is a can housing 1 in which the lid 3 is rotatable. Here, the lid 3 is rotated such that sockets 8 arranged in the interior of the housing 2 are accessible, so that plugs can be inserted into the can pots.

[0057] Instead of conventional sockets 8, and regardless of whether the cover 3 and / or at least one locking mechanism 5 can be rotated, other sockets are of course also conceivable, for example for information connections (e.g. LAN socket), PC connections, TV connections (e.g. SCART connections), speakers, switches, etc. Combinations of these are also conceivable, so that, for example, a single socket can be equipped with a media connection panel for components such as USB, standard computer connections, CAT sockets, HDMI.

[0058] The can housing 1 according to the invention can be made of different materials, regardless of whether the lid 3 and / or at least one closure 5 can be rotated, so that, for example, a kitchen version is produced in high-quality zinc die-cast cover with stainless steel look and an office version in an anodized look.

[0059] A key advantage, regardless of whether the lid 3 and / or at least one locking mechanism 5 can be rotated, is the minimal installation depth of the inventive can housing 1 shown in the exemplary embodiment. This housing is preferably attachable to the worktop (not shown) from both sides (front and back) and can be moved into two securely locked end positions (open position, open state (sockets 8 accessible), closed position, closed state (sockets 8 covered)) by releasing the locking mechanisms 5 using the operating device 6 and rotating the lid 3. Preferably, the lid 3 and the locking mechanisms 5 are designed such that the inventive can housing 1 is sealed in the closed state, preventing dirt or moisture from penetrating the interior of the inventive can housing 1. This makes the inventive can housing 1 wipeable.Preferably, the can housing 1 according to the invention, which rests flush on the worktop (not shown), requiring only a small borehole of, for example, 105 mm, and projects over the borehole with a collar, has a very flat design, protruding, for example, only 3 mm above a tabletop, so that it adds only a few millimeters to the surface. Due to its shallow installation depth (e.g., 40 mm), the can housing 1 according to the invention can be completely recessed into, for example, kitchen worktops and thus also used above drawers. Naturally, the can housing 1 according to the invention can also be installed in walls, ceilings, or floors.

[0060] Fig. Figure 3 shows a top view of a further embodiment of a can housing 1 according to the invention. In this embodiment, in addition to the sensor 6, which enables manual rotation of the cover 3 (cover disc 9) by means of a linear lowering of the latches 5, at least one switching arm 10 is arranged, wherein a switching arm 10 is connected to a socket housing 11 located in the interior of the housing 2. The socket housing 11, which has a supply line 12, is rotatably mounted on the housing 2, with the rotation being effected by the switching arm 10. This means that, before or after the cover 3 has been rotated to allow access to the interior of the can housing 1 according to the invention, the user can additionally select the desired socket by rotating the socket housing 11.It would also be conceivable that in this embodiment the sensor 6 is connected to the socket housing 11 and the switching arm 10 to the cover 3, so that actuation of the operating device 6 causes a rotation of the socket housing 11 (preferably together with at least one closure 5) and actuation of the switching arm 10 causes a rotation of the cover 3.

[0061] The can housing according to the invention can differ from the one described in the Fig. 1, Fig. 2 to Fig. The 3 illustrated variants, in which the lid 3 is moved rotationally and the closures 5 are moved linearly, thus exhibiting other configurations: - The lid 3 is rigid and at least one closure 5 is linearly and rotationally movable. - The lid 3 is rigid and at least one closure 5 is linear and a socket housing arranged inside the can housing is rotatably movable. - The lid 3 is rigid and a socket housing arranged inside the can housing is linear and at least one closure 5 is rotatably movable. - The lid 3 is rigid and a socket housing arranged inside the can housing is linearly and rotatably movable. - The cover 3 is linearly movable up and down and rotationally, and at least one closure 5 is fixed. The upward movement brings the opening 4 into the releasing position. - The lid 3 or at least one lid part is linearly movable up and down and at least one closure 5 is rotatably movable. - The lid 3 or at least one part of the lid is linearly movable up and down and rotationally movable. - The cover 3 or at least one cover part is linearly movable up and down and rotationally movable, and at least one socket housing is rotationally movable.

[0062] Fig. Figure 4 shows a perspective view of a further embodiment of a socket housing 1 according to the invention after a sensor 6 has emitted a signal that lowers the closures 5 along with the sensor 6 in the direction of arrow 14. The openings 4 and an opening 14, in which the sensor 6, which is connected to the closures 5, is arranged, are located in the cover disc 9 of the cover 3. Of course, it is also conceivable that the sensor 6 is arranged immovably on the socket housing 1.

[0063] Fig. Figure 5 shows a perspective view of the can housing 1 according to the invention. Fig. 4, when the lid 3 is rotated. By lowering the latches 5, the lid 3 is automatically rotated in the direction of arrow 15 by means of a spring and a rotary damper. In the closed state, the can housing 1 according to the invention has a closed surface, so that access 16 to a fastening element is concealed. By rotating the lid 3 and / or at least one latch 5, the access points 18 become accessible, so that the fastening elements, e.g., clamping claws, can be screwed to a tabletop with a thickness of, for example, 15–40 mm. The sockets 8 can also be designed as socket inserts 17, which are preferably fixed to the housing 2 by means of screws. Openings 18 serve as access to a shaft to move a latch for locking the lid 3.

[0064] Fig. Figure 6 shows a perspective view of a further embodiment of a can housing 1 according to the invention. The lid 3 has two lid parts 19, namely a left lid part 20 and a right lid part 21. Preferably, the lid parts 19 are linearly movable, so that a linear movement of a lid part 19 upwards in the direction of arrow 22 causes a closure 5 to be moved from its locking position, which closes the opening 4, to its releasing position, which opens the opening 4.

[0065] Then it is, as in Fig. As shown in Figure 7, it is conceivable that the closure 5 performs a rotational movement, which in the present case takes place clockwise, in order to allow access, for example, to a socket 8 located under the closure 5.

[0066] It would also be conceivable that the rotational movement is completed by a cover part 19, in which case a rotation in the direction of arrow 23 in a clockwise direction, as in Fig. 8 shown, for example, to make a socket 8, which is located next to the closure 5, accessible through the opening 4, or a rotation in the direction of arrow 24 counterclockwise, as in Fig. 9 shown, for example, to make accessible a socket 8 which is located next to the lock 5.

[0067] Since the cover sections 19 overlap each other during their rotational movement, it is advantageous for the linear upward movements to differ in height. It would be conceivable for the cover sections 19 to be controlled sequentially and / or by different sensors 6, so that the first cover section 19 to move completes a longer linear movement before the rotational movement follows, thus allowing space for the remaining cover section 19 to perform a linear and / or rotational movement.

[0068] Fig.Figure 10 shows a perspective view of a further embodiment of a can housing 1 according to the invention. Here, the lid 3, which consists of two lid parts 19, namely a left lid part 20 and a right lid part 21, has a closed surface. The lid 3 thus has no openings 4 that can be closed by a closure 5. By a linear movement of one lid part 19, it can be released from its locked state, allowing the lid part 19 to be rotated. It is conceivable that the rotation provides access to position 25 or position 26, where, for example, a socket 8, an information connection, or a switch could be arranged at positions 25 and 26. While a counterclockwise rotation in the direction of arrow 24 provides access to position 25, a clockwise rotation in the direction of arrow 23 provides access to position 26.Since the cover sections 19 overlap each other during their rotational movement, it is also advantageous in this case for the linear upward movements to differ in height. It would be conceivable for the cover sections 19 to be controlled sequentially and / or by different sensors 6, so that the first cover section 19 to move completes a longer linear movement before the rotational movement follows, thus allowing space for the remaining cover section 19 to perform a linear and / or rotational movement.

[0069] It is also conceivable that the can housing 1 according to the invention, regardless of the embodiment, has at least one lighting which is controlled by means of a light sensor, so that the safe operation of the can housing 1 according to the invention is ensured even in poor lighting conditions.

[0070] It is also conceivable that the can housing 1 according to the invention, regardless of the design, has a rack to accomplish a linear movement, which interacts with a gear that is driven mechanically or by means of an electric motor.

[0071] All features shown in the description, the following claims and the drawings can be essential to the invention, either individually or in any combination. Reference number list 1 can housing 2 cases 3 lids 4 Opening 5 Closure 6 Sensor 7 eccentric screw 8 sockets 9 Cover plate 10 Switch arm 11 socket housings 12 Supply line 13 Arrow direction 14 Opening 15 Arrow direction 16 access 17 can insert 18 openings 19 Lid part 20 Left lid part 21 Right cover part 22 Arrow direction 23 Arrow direction 24 Arrow direction 25th position 26th position

Claims

[1] Can housing (1), - with a housing (2) that is at least partially enclosed, wherein the housing (2) has at least one interior space in which at least one socket (8), the access to which is closed by means of a mechanism in a closed position and open in an open position, and / or at least one information connection, the access to which is closed by means of a mechanism in a closed position and open in an open position, and / or at least one switch, the access to which is closed by means of a mechanism in a closed position and open in an open position, is provided, wherein a cover (3) having a surface is arranged on at least one side of the housing (2) which covers at least one interior space, characterized by, that the can housing (1) has at least one sensor (6) and / or a receiver for electromagnetic signals and / or information, wherein the surface of the cover (3), which is arranged to be linearly and / or rotationally movable on this side of the housing (2), is formed from at least one cover part (19), wherein at least one cover part (19) has at least one opening (4) that can be closed by a closure (5), wherein at least one closure (5) is arranged to be linearly and / or rotationally movable on this side of the housing (2), and at least one opening (4) has a locking position and a releasing position, such that access to at least one socket (8) and / or at least one information connection and / or at least one switch is possible from a locked position to an open position.is capable of being moved from an open position to a closed position, wherein a closure (5) in the closed position is arranged within the opening (4) that can be closed by the closure (5). or the surface of the cover (3) is formed from at least two cover parts (19), wherein the cover (3) has a surface without openings and wherein at least one cover part (19) is arranged to be linearly and / or rotationally movable on this side of the housing (2), so that access to at least one socket (8) and / or at least one information connection and / or at least one switch can be moved from a closed position to an open position or from an open position to a closed position, or The surface of the cover (3), which is linearly movable on this side of the housing (2), is formed from at least one cover part (19), wherein at least one cover part (19) has at least one opening (4) that can be closed by a closure (5), wherein at least one closure (5) is linearly and / or rotationally movable on this side of the housing (2), and at least one opening (4) has a locking position and a releasing position, such that access to at least one socket (8) and / or at least one information connection and / or at least one switch can be moved from a locked position to an open position or from an open position to a locked position. or the lid (3) is linearly movable up and down and rotationally movable and at least one closure (5) is rigid, whereby the upward movement allows the opening (4) to be moved into the releasing position, or the cover (3) or at least one cover part (19) is linearly movable up and down and rotationally movable, and at least one socket housing (11) is rotationally movable, or the lid (3) is rigid and at least one closure (5) is linearly movable and a socket housing (11) arranged inside the can housing (1) is rotatably movable, or the lid (3) is rigid and at least one closure (5) is rotatable and a socket housing (11) arranged inside the can housing (1) is linearly movable, or the lid (3) is rigid and a socket housing (11) arranged inside the can housing (1) is linearly and rotatorily movable. [2] Can housing (1) according to claim 1, characterized by , that at least one sensor (6) is a proximity sensor, a light sensor and / or an environmental sensor. [3] Can housing (1), according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized by , that at least one sensor (6) emits at least one signal that initiates and / or supports the movement of the cover (3), at least one cover part (19) and / or at least one closure (5) and / or at least one socket housing (11) arranged to be linearly and / or rotatorily movable in an interior space, which has at least one socket (8) and / or at least one information connection and / or at least one switch. [4] Can housing (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that a rotational movement takes place in at least one direction of rotation, wherein one direction of rotation is about an axis of rotation oriented towards the interior. [5] Can housing (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the can housing (1) has at least one drive which supports at least one linear and / or at least one rotary movement. [6] Can housing (1) according to claim 5, characterized by that at least one drive is a spring mechanism or an electric drive. [7] Can housing (1) according to claim 6, characterized by that at least one spring mechanism is at least partially tensioned before the initiation of at least one linear and / or at least one rotary movement. [8] Can housing (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the cover (3) and / or at least one cover part (19) is connected to the housing (2) by means of at least one locking device while maintaining linear and / or rotational mobility. [9] Can housing (1) according to claim 8, characterized by, that at least a part of the cover (3) is detachably connected to at least one other part of the cover (3) and / or the housing (2) by means of at least one locking device. [10] Can housing (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that at least one socket (8) and / or at least one information connection and / or at least one switch is designed as a replaceable insert. [11] Can housing (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the can housing (1) has at least one operating device. [12] Can housing (1) according to claim 11, characterized by , that at least one operating device is arranged at least partially outside the housing (2) and / or at least one operating device extends at least partially beyond a top surface of the cover (3) facing away from the interior. [13] Method for operating a can housing (1) which has a housing (2) that is at least partially closed, wherein the housing (2) has at least one interior space in which at least one socket (8), the access of which is closed by means of a mechanism in a closed position and open in an open position, and / or at least one information connection, the access of which is closed by means of a mechanism in a closed position and open in an open position, and / or at least one switch, the access of which is closed by means of a mechanism in a closed position and open in an open position, is provided, wherein a cover (3) having a surface is arranged on at least one side of the housing (2) which covers at least one interior space, characterized by, that the can housing (1) has at least one sensor (6) whose emitted signal(s) influence the function of the can housing (1), and / or at least one receiver for electromagnetic signals and / or information whose received signal and / or information influences the function of the can housing (1), wherein the surface of the cover (3), which is arranged to be linearly and / or rotationally movable on this side of the housing (2), is formed from at least one cover part (19), wherein at least one cover part (19) has at least one opening (4) that can be closed by a closure (5), wherein at least one closure (5) is arranged to be linearly and / or rotationally movable on this side of the housing (2), and wherein at least one opening (4) has a locking position that closes the opening (4) and a releasing position that unlocks the opening (4), so that access to at least one socket (8) and / or at least one information port and / or at least one switch can be moved from a locked position to an open position or from an open position to a locked position, wherein a closure (5) in the locked position is arranged within the opening (4) that can be closed by the closure (5). or the surface of the cover (3) is formed from at least two cover parts (19), wherein the cover (3) has a surface without openings and wherein at least one cover part (19) is arranged to be linearly and / or rotationally movable on this side of the housing (2), so that access to at least one socket (8) and / or at least one information connection and / or at least one switch can be moved from a closed position to an open position or from an open position to a closed position, or The surface of the cover (3), which is linearly movable on this side of the housing (2), is formed from at least one cover part (19), wherein at least one cover part (19) has at least one opening (4) that can be closed by a closure (5), wherein at least one closure (5) is linearly and / or rotationally movable on this side of the housing (2), and at least one opening (4) has a locking position and a releasing position, such that access to at least one socket (8) and / or at least one information connection and / or at least one switch can be moved from a locked position to an open position or from an open position to a locked position. or the lid (3) is linearly movable up and down and rotationally movable and at least one closure (5) is rigid, whereby the upward movement brings the opening (4) into the releasing position, or the cover (3) or at least one cover part (19) is linearly movable up and down and rotationally movable, and at least one socket housing (11) is rotationally movable, or the lid (3) is rigid and at least one closure (5) is linearly movable and a socket housing (11) arranged inside the can housing (1) is rotatably movable, or the lid (3) is rigid and at least one closure (5) is rotatable and a socket housing (11) arranged inside the can housing (1) is linearly movable, or the lid (3) is rigid and a socket housing (11) arranged inside the can housing is linearly and rotatorily movable. [14] Method according to claim 13, characterized by , that the can housing (1) has at least one drive which supports at least one linear and / or at least one rotary movement. [15] Method according to any one of claims 13 to 14, characterized by , that the lid (3), at least one lid part (19) and / or at least one closure (5) is interchangeable. [16] Method according to any one of claims 13 to 15, characterized by , that a can housing (1) according to one of claims 1 to 12 is used as the can housing (1).

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