HOME AUTOMATION DEVICE OPERATING IN ENERGY AUTONOMY AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING SUCH A DEVICE

Abstract

TITLE OF THE INVENTION: HOME AUTOMATION DEVICE OPERATING IN ENERGY AUTONOMY AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING SUCH A DEVICE The home automation device (100) configured to operate in energy autonomy comprises:- at least one source of electrical energy (105, 110) of renewable origin configured to be positioned near a building (115), comprising an electrical power supply output port, configured to be connected to at least one storage element (120) by a removable connector,- at least one terminal (125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150, 155) configured to consume electrical energy, comprising an electrical power supply input port, configured to be connected to at least one storage element (120) by a removable connector, and- at least one electrical energy storage element (120) comprising at least:- a power supply output port, configured to be connected to at least one terminal (125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150,155) by a removable connector and- an electrical power input port, configured to be connected to at least one electrical power source (105, 110) by a removable connector. Figure for abstract: Figure 1,

Description

Title of the invention: HOME AUTOMATION DEVICE OPERATING IN ENERGY AUTONOMY AND INSTALLATION METHOD OF SUCH A DEVICE Technical field of the invention

[0001] The present invention relates to a home automation device operating in energy autonomy and a method for installing such a device. It applies, in particular, to the field of the power supply of a home automation system. More particularly, it concerns household appliances, energy management and security of goods and people, operating in energy autonomy. State of the art

[0002] The approaches described in this section are approaches that could be pursued, but not necessarily approaches that have been conceived or pursued previously. Therefore, unless otherwise indicated, it should not be assumed that any of the approaches described in this section constitute prior art solely because of its inclusion in this section.

[0003] In the field of electrical appliances, the impact of the electrical energy consumption necessary for their operation on the environment is a major issue. Moreover, in the current economic context, the cost of the electrical energy consumption of the appliances is very high for users.

[0004] In the field of electrical devices operating in energy autonomy, we know kits comprising a single device and a single energy source. Each kit then makes it possible to set up a device for a distinct solution, for example lighting, operating in energy autonomy. These kits are designed point to point, that is to say knowing on the one hand the energy source and on the other hand the device, so that only this pair is compatible in terms of connectivity.

[0005] However, the current solutions previously cited only allow the implementation of a single predetermined source-device pair.

[0006] Furthermore, they do not allow the electrical energy produced by electrical energy sources operating with different natural resources to be combined. Summary of the invention

[0007] The general concept of the invention consists of implementing at least one source of electrical energy of renewable origin supplying electrical devices in a modular manner.

[0008] In particular, the device which is the subject of the invention combines the electrical energy produced by a photovoltaic panel and / or a wind turbine to transmit it to different electrical devices for multiple technological applications.

[0009] In addition, such a home automation device can be modular, because it is possible to modify the number of devices, intended for indoor and / or outdoor use, connected to the home automation device, or of electrical energy sources. Brief description of the figures

[0010] Other advantages, aims and particular characteristics of the invention will emerge from the following non-limiting description of at least one particular embodiment of the device and method which are the subject of the present invention, with reference to the appended drawings, in which:

[0011] [Fig. 1] schematically represents an embodiment of the device which is the subject of the invention,

[0012] [Fig.2] schematically represents a particular embodiment of the device object of the invention,

[0013] [Fig.3] represents, schematically and in the form of a flowchart, a succession of particular steps of the process which is the subject of the invention and

[0014] [Fig.4] schematically represents a second particular embodiment of the device which is the subject of the invention. Description of the embodiments

[0015] The present description is given without limitation, each characteristic of an embodiment being able to be combined with any other characteristic of any other embodiment in an advantageous manner.

[0016] It should be noted, from now on, that the figures are not to scale.

[0017] As understood from the present description, various inventive concepts may be implemented by one or more methods or devices described below, several examples of which are provided herein. The actions or steps performed in carrying out the method or device may be ordered in any suitable manner. Accordingly, it is possible to construct embodiments in which the actions or steps are performed in a different order than illustrated, which may include performing certain acts simultaneously, even if they are presented as sequential acts in the illustrated embodiments.

[0018] The expression "and / or", as used herein, is to be understood to mean "either or both" of the elements so conjoined, i.e., elements which are present conjunctively in some cases and disjunctively in other cases. Multiple elements listed with "and / or" are to be interpreted in the same way, i.e., "one or more" of the elements so conjoined. Other elements may optionally be present, other than the elements specifically identified by the "and / or" clause, whether or not related to those specifically identified elements. Thus, by way of non-limiting example, a reference to "A and / or B", when used in conjunction with open language such as "comprising" may refer, in one embodiment, to A only (possibly including elements other than B); in another embodiment, to B only (possibly including elements other than A); in yet another embodiment, to both A and B (possibly including other elements); etc.

[0019] As used herein in the description, "or" is to be understood inclusively.

[0020] As used herein, the term "at least one," with reference to a list of one or more elements, is to be understood to mean at least one element selected from one or more elements in the list of elements, but not necessarily including at least one of each element specifically listed in the list of elements and not excluding any combination of elements in the list of elements. This definition also allows for the optional presence of elements other than the specifically identified elements in the list of elements to which the term "at least one" refers, whether or not related to those specifically identified elements.Thus, by way of non-limiting example, "at least one of A and B" (or, equivalently, "at least one of A or B", or, equivalently, "at least one of A and / or B") may refer, in one embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, A, without B present (and optionally including elements other than B); in another embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, B, without A present (and optionally including elements other than A); in yet another embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, A, and at least one, optionally including more than one, B (and optionally including other elements); etc.

[0021] In the description below, all transitional expressions such as "comprising", "including", "carrying", "having", "containing", "involving", "holding", "consisting of", and the like, are to be understood as open, i.e., as meaning including but not limited to. Only the transitional expressions "consisting of" and "consisting essentially of" are to be understood as closed or semi-closed transitional expressions, respectively.

[0022] [Fig.l] shows a schematic view of an embodiment of a device 100 which is the subject of the present invention. The home automation device 100, as shown in [Fig.l], configured to operate in energy autonomy, comprises: - at least one source of electrical energy, 105 and / or 110, of renewable origin configured to be positioned near a building 115, comprising an electrical output port, configured to be connected to at least one storage element 120 by a removable connector, - at least one terminal, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150 and / or 155, configured to consume electrical energy, comprising an electrical power input port, configured to be connected to at least one storage element 120 by a removable connector, and - at least one electrical energy storage element 120 comprising at least: - an electrical power output port, configured to be connected to at least one terminal, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150 and / or 155, by a removable connector and - an electrical power input port, configured to be connected to at least one electrical energy source, 105 and / or 110, by a removable connector.

[0023] The device 100 which is the subject of the invention operates with an autonomous electrical power supply. The electricity is produced by an electrical energy source, 105 and / or 110, of renewable origin. The device 100 which is the subject of the invention is preferably completely independent of the electrical network.

[0024] In variants, the device 100 which is the subject of the invention may additionally comprise an electric generator, not shown, in parallel with the source of electric energy, 105 and / or 110.

[0025] The electrical energy source, 105 and / or 110, may be of any type known to those skilled in the art. The electrical energy source, 105 and / or 110, is preferably a photovoltaic panel 105 and / or a wind turbine 110. The device 100 which is the subject of the invention may be powered by a single electrical energy source or several electrical energy sources, 105 and / or 110. In a configuration of the device 100 which is the subject of the invention comprising several electrical energy sources, 105 and / or 110, these sources are preferably connected in parallel.

[0026] In variants, not shown, a part of the electrical energy sources, 105 and / or 110, can be mounted in parallel and another part, in series.

[0027] In embodiments, an electrical power source, 105 and / or 110, is positioned proximate a building 115. For example, the electrical power source, 105 and / or 110, is positioned on exterior portions of the building 115 such as a facade and / or a roof. The electrical power source, 105 and / or 110, may also be installed on an exterior lot 116 on which the building 115 is located.

[0028] Such a building 115 may be professional or domestic, a business or a house. For example, the building 115 is positioned on a plot of land 116.

[0029] In embodiments, such as shown in [Fig. 2] presenting a particular mode of a device 200 which is the subject of the invention, the electrical energy source, 205 and / or 210, comprises an output port, 215 and / or 220, for electrical power supply which may be of the male or female type. The power supply output port, 215 and / or 220, may be connected to a removable connector 260. For example, a removable connector 260 is in dependently connected to each electrical power source, 205 and / or 210. Such a removable connector 260 may be of any type known to those skilled in the art.

[0030] In variants, not shown, the connector 260 is linked to several output ports, 215 and / or 220, for supplying electrical energy sources, 205 and / or 210.

[0031] In embodiments, as shown in [Fig. 2], the connector 260 is configured to connect an output port, 215 and / or 220, for supplying electricity to an energy source, 205 and / or 210, to an electrical energy storage element, 225, 285 and / or 290. For example, the device 200 which is the subject of the invention comprises as many connectors 260 as there are energy sources, 205 and / or 210.

[0032] In variants, not shown, the device 200 which is the subject of the invention comprises a single connector 260 intended to receive all the sources of electrical energy, 205 and / or 210.

[0033] In embodiments, as shown in [Fig. 2], a connector 260 connecting a power source, 205 and / or 210, to a storage element, 225, 285 and / or 290, is removable. For example, a power source, 205 and / or 210, and a storage element, 225, 285 and / or 290, are detachable from each other by disconnecting the output port, 215 and / or 220, of the power source, 205 and / or 210, and the input port 255 of the storage element, 225, 285 and / or 290, from the connector 260 to which they are connected.

[0034] In embodiments, as shown in [Fig. 2], the device 200 which is the subject of the invention comprises a storage element, 225, 285 and / or 290, with two electrical power supply ports, including an input port 255 and an output port 230. For example, the input port 255 and the output port 230 are connected respectively, via a respective connector 260 and 245, to an energy source, 205 and / or 210, and to a terminal 235.

[0035] In preferred variants, the device 200 which is the subject of the invention comprises several storage elements, 225, 285 and / or 290. The storage elements, 225, 285 and / or 290, can be mounted in parallel.

[0036] In embodiments, the storage element, 225, 285 and / or 290, is adapted to the type of energy source, 205 and / or 210, from which it receives the energy to be stored. For example, the storage element, 225, 285 and / or 290, has a storage capacity adapted to the energy produced by the energy source, 205 and / or 210. Preferably, the storage element, 225, 285 and / or 290, has a storage capacity adapted to provide the electrical energy necessary for a terminal, 235, 270 and / or 275, to which it sends the energy.

[0037] In embodiments, the device comprises several storage elements, 225, 285 and / or 290, receiving the flow of electrical energy from the energy sources, 205 and / or 210. The storage elements, 225, 285 and / or 290, are preferably partially installed in parallel.

[0038] In embodiments, the device comprises a terminal, 235, 270 and / or 275, configured to consume electrical energy transmitted by a storage element, 225, 285 and / or 290. A terminal, 235, 270 and / or 275, may be of any category of electrical appliance positioned inside or outside a building. For example, a terminal, 235, 270 and / or 275, consuming electrical energy, is a household appliance, a security appliance, a lighting appliance, an electric actuator of an opening, an alarm appliance, a thermal management appliance, an acoustic appliance, a personal assistance appliance and / or an electric vehicle charging station. Preferably, a terminal, 235, 270 and / or 275, is a lamp or a camera.

[0039] A lamp has, for example, a maximum luminous flux of 150 1m and / or 500 1m. Such a lamp can be installed on the ground, on a wall, indoors and / or outdoors. Preferably, a lamp is IP65 and / or IP54. A lamp has, for example, a diameter of 160 mm, 220 mm and / or a length of 600 mm.

[0040] A terminal 235, 270 and / or 275 is, for example, a fan. Preferably, a fan 440, such as that illustrated in [Fig.4], has a nominal power of 25 W, a diameter of 16 cm, a height of 120 cm and / or 5 blades.

[0041] In preferred embodiments, the device comprises several terminals, 235, 270 and / or 275. The terminals, 235, 270 and / or 275, may be of the same category of electrical devices or of different categories. Preferably, the terminals, 235, 270 and / or 275, are lighting devices and security devices.

[0042] In this embodiment, the terminals, 235, 270 and / or 275, can be connected in series or in parallel depending on the category of electrical devices used.

[0043] In embodiments, each terminal, 235, 270 and / or 275, comprises an input port, 240, 241 and / or 242, connected to a storage element, 225, 285 and / or 290, via a connector, 245, 246 and / or 247. For example, the device comprises as many connectors, 245, 246 and / or 247, as there are terminals, 235, 270 and / or 275.

[0044] In variants, not shown, the device 200 which is the subject of the invention comprises a single connector, 245, 246 and / or 247, intended to receive all the terminals, 235, 270 and / or 275.

[0045] In embodiments, a connector connecting a terminal to a storage element is removable. For example, a terminal and a storage element are detachable from each other by disconnecting from the connector the output port of the storage element and the input port of the terminal to which they are connected.

[0046] [Fig. 2] shows a schematic view of a particular embodiment. of a device 200 which is the subject of the invention.

[0047] In embodiments, in the device 200 which is the subject of the invention, as shown in [Fig.2], at least one source of electrical energy, 205 and / or 210, is a photovoltaic panel 210 and / or a wind turbine 205. In other words, the source of electrical energy, 205 and / or 210, may be hybrid. For example, the source of electrical energy, 205 and / or 210, comprises one or more photovoltaic panels 210, and one or more wind turbines 205. The source of electrical energy, 205 and / or 210, may also be homogeneous. In other words, the source of electrical energy, 205 and / or 210, comprises one or more photovoltaic panels 210, or one or more wind turbines 205. The dimensions of a photovoltaic panel 210 and a wind turbine 205 are adapted to the building 115 and / or the land 116, as shown in [Fig. 1].

[0048] A photovoltaic panel has, for example, a nominal power of 20 W, a width of 30 cm and / or a length of 40 cm.

[0049] A wind turbine has, for example, a nominal power of 100 W, a nominal electrical voltage of 12 V, a weight of 11 kg, a diameter of 0.9 m and / or 5 blades. Such a wind turbine may require a wind speed of 2 m / s to start, a nominal wind speed of 11 m / s and / or a safety wind speed of 45 m / s.

[0050] The device 200 which is the subject of the invention, as represented in [Fig.2], comprises: - at least one photovoltaic panel 210 and at least one wind turbine 205 and - a hybrid charge regulator 265 configured to regulate the flow of electrical energy coming from at least one photovoltaic panel 210 and at least one wind turbine 205.

[0051] In embodiments, the regulator 265 is adapted to receive an electrical load from at least one photovoltaic panel 210 and an electrical load from at least one wind turbine 205. The regulator 265 can be connected to several photovoltaic panels 210 and / or several wind turbines 205. The regulator 265 is, for example, connected to at least one photovoltaic panel 210 and at least one wind turbine 205 via at least one removable connector 245. In other words, the regulator 265 can be provided with an input port, not shown, to be connected to a connector 260. In other words, a source of electrical energy, 205 and / or 210, can be disconnected from a regulator 265 by disconnecting the output port, 215 and / or 220, of the source, 205 and / or 210, from the connector 260. In other words, each electrical energy source, 205 and / or 210, can be connected to the regulator 265 by a removable connector 260.

[0052] In variants, not shown, the regulator 265 may be provided with an output port, not shown, to be connected to the input port 255 of a storage element via a removable connector, not shown.

[0053] In embodiments, at least one storage element is a battery, 225, 285 and / or 290. Such a battery, 225, 285 and / or 290, may be adapted to receive the electrical charge from at least one photovoltaic panel 210 and at least one wind turbine 205. In other words, the battery, 225, 285 and / or 290, may have a storage capacity sized to receive the electrical energy produced by at least one photovoltaic panel 210 and / or at least one wind turbine 205.

[0054] A 225, 285 and / or 290 battery may have a nominal electrical voltage of 3.2 V, a nominal capacity of 20 Ah and / or an electrical voltage of the output ports of 12 V. For example, such a 225, 285 and / or 290 battery has a maximum power supply capacity of 2000 1m lamps in total. In other words, a battery powers, for example, one 2000 1m lamp or 4 lamps of 500 1m each.

[0055] An output port of a battery 225, 285 and / or 290 is, for example, a USB port of any type and / or a port suitable for connecting a terminal.

[0056] In embodiments, a battery, 225, 285 and / or 290, is connected to a regulator 265 via a removable connector, not shown.

[0057] In embodiments, the device comprises at least two terminals, 270 and / or 275, and a distributor 280, configured to be electrically connected, on the one hand, to at least one storage element 285 and, on the other hand, to at least two said terminals, 270 and / or 275.

[0058] Such a distributor 280 may comprise several output ports, not shown, to be connected to the different terminals, 270 and / or 275, via connectors, 246 and / or 247. The distributor 280 is preferably positioned inside the storage element 285. In other words, a storage element 285 may comprise several output ports 231 to be connected to the input ports, 241 and / or 242, of the terminals, 270 and / or 275, via connectors, 246 and / or 247.

[0059] In embodiments, at least two storage elements, 225 and / or 290, of electrical energy and a concentrator 250 configured to be electrically connected, on the one hand, to at least two storage elements, 225 and / or 290, and, on the other hand, to a terminal 235. Such a concentrator 250 may comprise several input ports, not shown, to be connected to the output ports 230 of several storage elements, 225 and / or 290.

[0060] In embodiments, as shown in [Fig.l], the device 100 comprises a control means 160 for at least one terminal, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150 and / or 155, configured to activate or deactivate each said terminal, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150 and / or 155, depending on at least one execution parameter. Such a control means 160 may be a control center for the various electrical devices, a fixed or remote control screen. Preferably, the control means 160 is a remote interface.

[0061] The control means 160 can activate or deactivate the output ports of a storage element 120 and / or of a distributor 280. For example, the interface of the control means 160 displays the capacity of a storage element 120 in real time.

[0062] The control means 160 can independently control all of the terminals 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150 and / or 155. For example, the control means 160 controls the brightness of a lamp, the operating time and / or the detection sensitivity of a lamp-dependent motion sensor.

[0063] In variants of the device 100, not shown, the device comprises as many control means as there are terminals.

[0064] In other variants of the device 100, not shown, the device comprises a control means for each type of terminal. For example, a first control means controls lamps and / or a second control means controls a fan.

[0065] In embodiments, the control means 160 is wireless. Such a control means 160 being wireless can be a remote interface on a laptop, a touch tablet, a remote control. Preferably, the control means 160 being wireless is a smartphone. The control means 160 can implement an infrared, Wi-Fi and / or Bluetooth protocol (registered trademarks).

[0066] [Fig. 3] shows a schematic view in the form of a flowchart of an embodiment of a method 300 for installing a device, 100 and / or 200, which are objects of the invention. The method 300, which is the subject of the invention, as represented in [Fig. 3], is capable of being implemented by a device, 100 and / or 200, as represented in [Fig. 1] and [Fig. 2]. This method 300, which is the subject of the invention, configured to operate in energy autonomy, comprises: - at least one step 305 of fixing, near a building 115, at least one source of electrical energy, 105, 110, 205 and / or 210, of renewable origin, comprising an electrical power output port, configured to be connected to at least one storage element, 120, 225, 285 and / or 290, by a removable connector, - at least one step 310 of fixing at least one terminal, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150, 155, 235, 270 and / or 275, configured to consume electrical energy, comprising an electrical power input port, configured to be connected to at least one storage element, 120, 225, 285 and / or 290, by a removable connector, and - at least one step 315 of fixing at least one storage element, 120, 225, 285 and / or 290, of electrical energy comprising at least: - a power supply output port, configured to be connected to at least one terminal, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150, 155, 235, 270 and / or 275, by a removable connector and - an electrical power input port, configured to be connected to at least one electrical power source, 105, 110, 205 and / or 210, by a removable connector.

[0067] The fixings of the various components can be carried out with the tools and consumables known to the person skilled in the art. The fixings are adapted to each component among the electrical energy sources, 105, 110, 205 and / or 210, the storage elements, 120, 225, 285 and / or 290, and the terminals, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150, 155, 235, 270 and / or 275.

[0068] For example, the fasteners are ground stakes and / or roof mounting accessories for photovoltaic panels.

[0069] This method 300 which is the subject of the invention further comprises: - a step 320 of connecting at least one terminal to at least one storage element, 120, 225, 285 and / or 290, of energy and / or - a step 325 of connecting at least one source of electrical energy, 105, 110, 205 and / or 210, to at least one energy storage element, 120, 225, 285 and / or 290.

[0070] The connections may be of any type known to those skilled in the art. The links may be cables sized according to the positioning of the components among the electrical energy sources, 105, 110, 205 and / or 210, the storage elements, 120, 225, 285 and / or 290, and the terminals, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150, 155, 235 and / or 270, 275. The links, for example, are sized according to the magnitude of the electrical flows passing from one component to another among the electrical energy sources, 105, 110, 205 and / or 210, the storage elements, 120, 225, 285 and / or 290, and the terminals, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150, 155, 235, 270 and / or 275.

[0071] For example, a cable has a length of 5 m between a lamp and a connector.

[0072] [Fig.4] shows a schematic view of a second embodiment. particular of the device 400 object of the invention.

[0073] The device 400 may comprise at least one renewable energy source being a wind turbine 405 and / or a photovoltaic panel 410, similar to those illustrated in [Fig.l] and [Fig.2].

[0074] The electrical energy sources 405 and / or 410 are linked, for example, to at least one storage element 415 similar to those illustrated in [Fig.l] and [Fig.2].

[0075] The storage element 415 may be linked to at least one terminal 420, 425, 430, 435 and / or 440, similar to those illustrated in [Fig.l] and [Fig.2]. Presentation of the invention

[0076] The present invention aims to remedy all or part of the drawbacks of the state of the art.

[0077] To this end, according to a first aspect, the present invention aims at a home automation device configured to operate in energy autonomy, characterized in that it includes: - at least one source of electrical energy of renewable origin configured to be positioned near a building, comprising an electrical power output port, configured to be connected to at least one storage element by a removable connector, - at least one terminal configured to consume electrical energy, comprising a power supply input port, configured to be connected to at least one storage element by a removable connector, and - at least one electrical energy storage element comprising at least: - an electrical power output port, configured to be connected to at least one terminal by a removable connector and - an electrical power input port, configured to be connected to at least one electrical power source by a removable connector.

[0078] Thanks to these provisions, a source of electrical energy of renewable origin supplies terminals of different technologies. The device can thus be electrically autonomous by operating different electrical devices without consuming electrical energy from the electrical network. The storage element, by storing the energy produced, can supply electrical energy to the terminals when the conditions do not allow the source of electrical energy to produce energy.

[0079] In embodiments, at least one source of electrical energy is a photovoltaic panel and / or a wind turbine.

[0080] These embodiments make it possible to ensure more efficient energy production. Indeed, a photovoltaic panel and a wind turbine produce energy from two different natural resources. Thus, depending on the weather conditions, if one of the two energy resources is not available, the other resource can allow the dependent source to produce electricity.

[0081] In embodiments, the device comprises: - at least one photovoltaic panel and at least one wind turbine and - a hybrid charge regulator configured to regulate the flow of electrical energy from at least one photovoltaic panel and at least one wind turbine.

[0082] These embodiments allow the device to be hybrid. Indeed, the regulator makes it possible to adjust the voltages delivered by two different electrical energy sources, photovoltaic panels and wind turbines, before distributing the resulting voltage to a storage element.

[0083] In particular, the hybrid charge regulator lowers the voltage of the photovoltaic panels and it rectifies the voltage of the wind turbines so as to make these voltages compatible with a storage element. It also makes it possible to protect the element from storage against overcharges as well as deep discharges.

[0084] In embodiments, at least one storage element is a battery.

[0085] These embodiments make it possible to store the electrical energy produced by renewable energy sources.

[0086] In embodiments, the device comprises at least two terminals and a distributor, configured to be electrically connected, on the one hand, to at least one storage element and, on the other hand, to at least two said terminals.

[0087] These embodiments make it possible to connect several terminals at the output of a storage element, via a distributor.

[0088] In embodiments, the device comprises at least two electrical energy storage elements and a concentrator, configured to be electrically connected, on the one hand, to at least two storage elements and, on the other hand, to a terminal.

[0089] These embodiments make it possible to accumulate the electrical energy output from storage elements to distribute it to a terminal, via a concentrator.

[0090] In embodiments, the device comprises a means for controlling at least one terminal configured to activate or deactivate each said terminal according to at least one execution parameter.

[0091] These embodiments make it possible to control the different terminals connected to the device via a centralized means.

[0092] In embodiments, the control means is wireless.

[0093] These embodiments make it possible to control the various terminals remotely.

[0094] According to a second aspect, the present invention aims at a method of installing a home automation device configured to operate in energy autonomy, characterized in that it comprises: - at least one step of fixing, near a building, at least one source of electrical energy of renewable origin, comprising an electrical power output port, configured to be connected to at least one storage element by a removable connector, - at least one step of fixing at least one terminal configured to consume electrical energy, comprising an electrical power input port, configured to be connected to at least one storage element by a removable connector, and - at least one step of fixing at least one electrical energy storage element comprising at least: - a power supply output port, configured to be connected to at least one terminal by a removable connector and - an electrical power input port, configured to be connected to at least one electrical power source by a removable connector.

[0095] According to a third aspect, the present invention aims at a method which comprises at at least one of the following steps: - a step of connecting at least one terminal to at least one energy storage element and / or - a step of connecting at least one source of electrical energy to at least one energy storage element.

[0096] The advantages, aims and particular characteristics of this method being similar to those of the device, object of the invention, they are not recalled here.

Claims

Claims

1. Home automation device (100, 200, 400) configured to operate in energy autonomy, characterized in that it comprises: - at least one source of electrical energy (105, 110, 205, 210, 405, 410) of renewable origin configured to be positioned near a building (115), comprising an electrical power supply output port (215, 220), configured to be connected to at least one storage element (120, 225, 285, 290, 415) by a removable connector (260), - at least one terminal (125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150, 155, 235, 270, 275, 420, 425, 430, 435, 440) configured to consume electrical energy, comprising an electrical power supply input port (240), configured to be connected to at least one storage element (120, 225, 285, 290, 415) by a removable connector (245), and - at least one electrical energy storage element (120, 225, 285, 290, 415) comprising at least: - an electrical power supply output port (230),configured to be connected to at least one terminal (125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150, 155, 235, 270, 275, 420, 425, 430, 435, 440) by a removable connector (245) and - an electrical power input port (255), configured to be connected to at least one electrical power source (105, 110, 205, 210, 405, 410) by a removable connector (260).,

2. Device (100, 200, 400) according to claim 1, wherein at least one electrical energy source (105, 110, 205, 210, 405, 410) is a photovoltaic panel (105, 210) and / or a wind turbine (110, 205).

3. Device (100, 200, 400) according to claim 2, which comprises: - at least one photovoltaic panel (105, 210, 410) and at least one wind turbine (110, 205, 405) and - a hybrid charge regulator (265) configured to regulate the flow of electrical energy coming from at least one photovoltaic panel (105, 210, 410) and at least one wind turbine (110, 205, 405).

4. Device (100, 200, 400) according to one of claims 1 to 3, in which at least one storage element (120, 225, 285, 290, 415) is a battery.

5. Device (100, 200, 400) according to one of claims 1 to 4, which comprises at least two terminals (125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150, 155, 235, 270, 275, 420, 425, 430, 435, 440) and a distributor (280), configured to be electrically connected, on the one hand, to at least one storage element (120, 225, 285, 290, 415) and, on the other hand, to at least two said terminals (125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150, 155, 235, 270, 275, 420, 425, 430, 435, 440).

6. Device (100, 200, 400) according to one of claims 1 to 5, which comprises at least two storage elements (120, 225, 285, 290) of electrical energy and a concentrator (250), configured to be electrically connected, on the one hand, to at least two storage elements (120, 225, 285, 290) and, on the other hand, to a terminal (125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150, 155, 235, 270, 275, 420, 425, 430, 435, 440).

7. Device (100, 200, 400) according to one of claims 1 to 6, which comprises a means (160) for controlling at least one terminal (125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150, 155, 235, 270, 275, 420, 425, 430, 435, 440) configured to activate or deactivate each said terminal according to at least one execution parameter.

8. A device (100, 200, 400) according to claim 7, wherein the control means (160) is wireless.

9. Method (300) for installing a home automation device (100, 200, 400) configured to operate in energy autonomy, characterized in that it comprises: - at least one step (305) of fixing, near a building (115), at least one source of electrical energy (105, 110, 205, 210, 405, 410) of renewable origin, comprising an electrical power supply output port (215, 220), configured to be connected to at least one storage element (120, 225, 285, 290, 415) by a removable connector (260), - at least one step (310) of fixing at least one terminal (125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150, 155, 235, 270, 275, 420, 425, 430, 435, 440) configured to consume electrical energy, comprising an electrical power supply input port (240), configured to be connected to at least one storage element (120, 225, 285, 290, 415) by a removable connector (245), and - at least one step (315) of fixing at least one storage element (120, 225, 285, 290,415) of electrical energy comprising at least: - an electrical power output port (230), configured to be connected to at least one terminal (125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150, 155, 235, 270, 275, 420, 425, 430, 435, 440) by a removable connector (245) and - an electrical power input port (255), configured to be, connected to at least one electrical energy source (105, 110, 205, 210, 405, 410) by a removable connector (260).

10. The method (300) of claim 9, which comprises at least one of the following steps: - a step (320) of connecting at least one terminal (125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150, 155, 235, 270, 275, 420, 425, 430, 435, 440) to at least one energy storage element (120, 225, 285, 290, 415) and / or - a step (325) of connecting at least one electrical energy source (105, 110, 205, 210, 405, 410) to at least one energy storage element (120, 225, 285, 290, 415).

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