Socket outlet and arrangement with one such outlet and at least one other socket outlet

Abstract

Socket outlet (S) comprising connection means (SK) to a power supply and connection means (V) for a consumer, and further comprising a central plate (Z) surrounded by a design frame (D), wherein the socket outlet (S) has a measuring unit for determining the current electrical power consumption, characterized in that the socket outlet (S) has a visual display (A) that provides information about the current electrical power consumption.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a socket outlet comprising connection means to a power supply as well as connection means for a consumer and further comprising a central plate surrounded by a design frame, wherein the socket outlet has a measuring unit for determining the current electrical power consumption.

[0002] The invention further relates to an arrangement with such a socket and at least one other socket.

[0003] Determining the electrical power consumption of consumers via sockets is becoming increasingly important, for example to optimize user behavior, identify energy waste, or similar purposes.

[0004] This includes not only the use of plug-in solutions that are inserted between the socket and the consumer, but also smart flush-mounted sockets (also known as: “JUNG HOME SCHUKO® Socket Energy”), which can only display consumption data via external devices, such as an app (www.jung-group.com / de-DE / JUNG-HOME / JUNG-HOME-Steckdosen / ).

[0005] A disadvantage is that, due to their height, the additive plug solutions do not aesthetically integrate into an installation device program, and smart flush-mounted sockets are not only expensive, but the visualization of consumption data exclusively via external devices requires the presence of the external device in the wireless network of the smart flush-mounted socket and presupposes operation of the external device; thus, it is complex.

[0006] Based on this discussed state of the art, the invention aims to provide a socket that is not only compact and fits into a range of building installation equipment, but also provides information about the current electrical power consumption of a consumer connected to the socket without the need for an external device and enables easy use.

[0007] This task is solved by a power outlet, the power outlet having a visual display that provides information about the current electrical power consumption.

[0008] The great advantage of the socket according to the invention is that a user receives information about the current electrical power consumption by directly and intuitively perceiving the visual display according to the invention and thus obtaining the desired information about the current electrical power consumption without having to rely on external devices such as apps or displays.

[0009] The socket according to the invention has connection means for a power supply and connection means for a consumer. The central plate of the socket according to the invention is surrounded by a design frame, and the socket includes a measuring unit for determining the current electrical power consumption.

[0010] According to a particularly preferred embodiment of the socket according to the invention, the visual display comprises a numerical display and / or a color-coded display. While the numerical display provides precise information about the power consumption, a color-coded display is particularly intuitive. Preferably, the invention includes both a numerical and a color-coded display in order to realize both advantages simultaneously. This can be achieved, for example, by displaying a low power consumption of, say, 50W numerically in green, while displaying a power consumption of, say, 3600W numerically in red.The indicator may also flash, particularly when a maximum power consumption, for example 3600W, is exceeded. This alerts the user that continuous use of this load will reduce the socket's lifespan and / or cause significant heating of the socket contacts. This allows the user to be proactively warned of potential overloads and safety risks. Besides high power consumption (over 2000W), this is especially relevant for balcony power plants, as the negative power input into the socket's load circuit is also important in these cases, particularly to prevent overloading.

[0011] In a further development of the socket according to the invention, the visual display comprises a bar graph display, wherein the bar has division units that are continuous or discretized. The visual display preferably follows a circular path, with the connection means for the consumer arranged inside the circular path. This advantageously allows for a longer display time for the bar graph, which is accompanied by an increase in the resolution perceptible to the viewer with regard to the electrical power consumption.

[0012] According to a further development of the socket according to the invention, the visual display also visualizes an average, maximum or minimum power consumption within a certain time period, in addition to the current electrical power consumption.

[0013] In a further development of the socket according to the invention, the visual display visualizes not only the current electrical power consumption but also energy consumption within a certain time period.

[0014] According to a further development of the socket according to the invention, the measuring unit comprises a current and voltage sensor as well as a microcontroller.

[0015] In a further development of the socket according to the invention, the visual display is integrated into the central plate of the socket.

[0016] The invention further relates to an arrangement comprising a first socket according to the invention and at least one further socket, wherein the visual display of the first socket shows the electrical power consumption and / or the energy consumption of the first socket and the further socket. This makes it possible to extend the display function of the socket according to the invention to other conventional sockets (on the same load circuit).

[0017] The invention is described below with reference to the accompanying figures, using three exemplary embodiments. The figures show: Fig. 1: A schematic representation of a socket outlet according to the invention in a perspective view in a front view (left) and in a front view (right), Fig. 2: a schematic representation of another socket outlet according to the invention in a perspective view, and Fig. 3: A schematic representation of another socket outlet according to the invention in a perspective view in a front view (left) and in a front view (right).

[0018] Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of a socket outlet S according to the invention in a perspective view in a front view (left) and in a front view (right). The socket outlet S comprises connection means SK for a power supply and connection means V for a consumer (realised via socket openings) as well as a central plate Z, which is surrounded by a design frame D. The socket outlet S has a measuring unit for determining the current electrical power consumption (not shown). A particular feature is that the socket outlet S according to the invention has a visual display A, which provides information about the current electrical power consumption, wherein the display A is designed as a numerical display.

[0019] Fig. Figure 2 shows a schematic representation of another socket S according to the invention in a perspective view, wherein the visual display A1 comprises a bar display having a bar, the bar having division units which are continuous. The visual display A1 follows a circular path, with the connection means V for the consumer arranged inside the circular path.

[0020] Fig. Figure 3 shows a schematic representation of another socket according to the invention in a perspective view in a front view (left) and in a front view (right). The bar indicator according to the socket S according to the invention is shown. Fig. 2 further developed to include a numerical display A. Reference symbol list A, A1 display D Design frame S socket SK, V connection devices Z Central plate QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited non-patent literature

[0000] www.jung-group.com / de-DE / JUNG-HOME / JUNG-HOME-Steckdosen

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Claims

[1] Socket outlet (S) comprising connection means (SK) to a power supply and connection means (V) for a consumer and further comprising a central plate (Z) surrounded by a design frame (D), wherein the socket outlet (S) has a measuring unit for determining the current electrical power consumption, characterized by , that the socket (S) has a visual display (A) that provides information about the current electrical power consumption. [2] Socket outlet (S) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the visual display (A) includes a numeric display. [3] Socket outlet (S) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by , that the visual display (A) includes a color-coded display. [4] Socket outlet (S) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by , that the visual display (A1) comprises a bar display having a bar, wherein the bar has division units which are implemented continuously or discretized. [5] Socket outlet (S) according to claim 4, characterized by , that the visual display (A1) follows a circular path, with the connection means (V) for the consumer arranged inside the circular path. [6] Socket outlet (S) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by , that the visual display (A) visualizes not only the current electrical power consumption but also an average, maximum, or minimum power consumption within a certain time period. [7] Socket outlet (S) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by , that the visual display (A) visualizes energy consumption within a specific time period in addition to the current electrical power consumption. [8] Socket outlet (S) according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by that the measuring unit includes a current and voltage sensor as well as a microcontroller. [9] Socket outlet (S) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by, that the visual display (A) is integrated into the central plate (Z) of the socket (S). [10] Socket outlet (S) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by , that the socket (S) includes a storage device and a radio transmitter and is part of a smart home network. [11] Arrangement comprising a first socket outlet (S) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, and at least one further socket outlet, characterized by , that the visual display (A) of the first socket (S) shows the electrical power input and / or energy consumption of the first socket (S) and the subsequent socket.

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