SMART THERMAL MONITORING ELECTRICAL OUTLET

Abstract

This invention relates to an intelligent thermal monitoring electrical socket designed to prevent slow heating and overheating problems that may occur at the plug-socket contact points in electrical outlets. The system continuously monitors the contact temperature thanks to a heat sensor (1) integrated into the socket housing. The measured temperature is evaluated by a mini-circuit (2), and when the critical threshold value is reached, the electrical current is automatically cut off via a relay (4). An LED indicator (5) is activated to provide a visual warning to the user during this process. All components are compactly integrated on the circuit board (6) and designed to be compatible with standard electrical installations together with the socket housing (3). The invention enables early intervention by detecting not only overcurrent or short-circuit situations, but also slow heating caused by long-term contact failures at low current.This reduces the risk of fire and electrical accidents, extends the lifespan of sockets and plugs, and increases user safety. Furthermore, the system can be restarted with manual or automatic reset options and can be modularly integrated into multi-socket applications.

Description

1  TARIFF SMART THERMAL MONITORING ELECTRICAL OUTLET TECHNICAL FIELD  The invention addresses slow heating and overheating that may occur when plugs are inserted into electrical outlets. to prevent problems, increase user safety and the quality of socket and plug materials It relates to an electrical outlet with smart thermal monitoring that prevents melting. 10 PREVIOUS TECHNIQUE Electrical outlets are essential electrical devices commonly used in homes and offices. These are the components. These systems generally consist of metal contacts between the plug and the socket. It enables the transmission of energy. Safety in existing standard sockets is mostly 13. a fuse or circuit breaker that interrupts the circuit in case of overcurrent or short circuit This is ensured by its mechanisms. Some modern sockets also have a thermal fuse. or overcurrent protection circuits may be available. However, these solutions are only... To interrupt the circuit in critical situations such as high current or sudden short circuits. It has been designed.  The housing materials used in electrical outlets are generally plastic or thermoplastic. It is essential. Metal contacts are made of copper alloy or nickel / silver plated. It is manufactured using this structure, which provides both electrical conductivity and mechanical strength. It offers. However, in current systems, continuous monitoring of contact quality or low  There is no integrated mechanism for detecting gradual heating levels. In systems used / available under the known state of the art, contact resistances increase, heating and slow thermal degradation caused by prolonged low current use. Such situations present significant safety risks. Therefore, the power outlets should be 30 cm high. equipped with a system that can sense the temperature internally and interrupt the circuit. It is necessary.   Disadvantages: 1. Slow Heating Problem: Poor contact quality between the plug and the socket. When this happens, the outlet can gradually heat up even without excessive current. This situation Most standard fuses or circuit breakers cannot detect it. 2. Material Deformation and Melting Risk: Socket contacts that heat up over time and The surrounding plastic casing may deform or melt. This can also It can lead to fires and electrical accidents. 3. Lack of Early Intervention: Existing systems generally only respond to critical current issues. It cuts off the circuit at this level; it cannot prevent low but continuous temperature increases. 4. User Safety: Users often don't notice when the plug gets hot. This is impossible, therefore potential dangers persist. Consequently, due to the aforementioned drawbacks and shortcomings, the relevant The need for an innovation in the technical field has arisen. 15   THE PURPOSE OF THE INVENTION The overall purpose of the invention is to create a complete system that meets the requirements mentioned above. especially electricity, which eliminates disadvantages and brings some additional advantages. problems such as slow heating and overheating that may occur while plugs are connected to the sockets. to prevent, increase user safety and prevent the melting of socket and plug materials It relates to a smart thermal monitoring electrical outlet that prevents this. Due to the drawbacks of the previous technique, the invention, as described above, It aims to resolve the negative aspects. 10 The main purpose of this invention is to prevent slow heating and overheating that can occur when plugs are inserted into sockets. The goal is to prevent heating problems. Current systems only address issues such as overcurrent or short circuits. While interrupting the circuit in the event of a malfunction, this invention provides a low-level but continuous temperature. It aims to increase user safety by also detecting increases in voltage. Thus, the socket 1 This prevents fires and electrical accidents caused by electrical faults. When the socket housing and plug contacts are exposed to prolonged heat... It may deform or melt. This invention prevents the temperature from reaching a critical level. It aims to extend the lifespan of socket and plug components by interrupting the circuit before reaching the target.  This ensures both user safety and increases the lifespan of the products. The invention informs the user via an LED indicator or audible warning when the circuit is interrupted. The aim is to increase user awareness regarding unplugging the device or checking the system. It clearly states that it should be done. Thus, the user does not realize the risky situation. Don't leave the plug in the socket for a long time. In current systems, the slow heating that occurs at low currents is ignored. The aim of this invention is a safety mechanism that enables early intervention. The aim is to improve it. When the heat sensor detects the critical temperature threshold, it activates a relay. It interrupts the circuit and prevents potential dangers before they even begin.   Another goal is for the system to plug directly into the socket without requiring additional devices or external modules. It is integrated into the design. This allows the user to avoid additional costs and complexities. It doesn't involve installation. Furthermore, the invention is applicable to different types of sockets and is standard. They can be easily integrated into production lines.  One of the aims of the invention is to provide low-cost security using a simple electronic circuit. The aim is to provide a solution that is economical for both producers and users. An alternative is created. Another important objective of the invention is to comply with international electrical safety standards. It is designed to be compatible. This purpose is to make the product suitable for home, office and industrial use. This makes its widespread use possible in various fields. To fulfill all the purposes stated above and those that can be derived from the detailed explanation. The invention, which aims to bring this about, relates to an intelligent thermal monitoring electrical outlet. 15   DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Figure 1; Perspective application of the invention: intelligent thermal monitoring electrical socket. It has an appearance.  REFERENCE NUMBERS 1. Temperature sensor 2. Mini circuit 10 3. Power outlet 4. Relay 1) 5. LED indicator 6. Circuit board    DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The overall purpose of the invention is to create a complete system that meets the requirements mentioned above. especially electricity, which eliminates disadvantages and brings some additional advantages. problems such as slow heating and overheating that may occur while plugs are connected to the sockets. to prevent, increase user safety and prevent the melting of socket and plug materials It relates to a smart thermal monitoring electrical outlet that prevents this. Due to the drawbacks of the previous technique, the invention, as described above, It aims to resolve the negative aspects. 10 Figure 1; Perspective application of the invention: intelligent thermal monitoring electrical socket. It has an appearance. Heat sensor (1): Continuously monitors the temperature of the plug-socket contact points inside the socket 1 The monitoring heat sensor (1) is the most critical safety component of the system. NTC thermistor or It may have an infrared sensor structure. This sensor detects the temperature generated at the contact surface. It detects changes and sends a signal to the circuit board when a critical threshold value is reached. It sends it. Thus, the system reacts not only to the current value but also directly to the temperature increase. Depending on the connection, it interrupts the circuit.  Mini circuit (2): Mini circuit (2) that processes the data from the heat sensor, temperature threshold By comparing its value, it triggers the relay when the critical level is reached. Also, the LED... It provides a visual warning to the user by sending a signal to the indicator. Its compact design... Thanks to this, it is easily integrated into the socket housing and the system's automatic control  It assumes its function. Socket socket (3): The main body part where the plug is inserted and electrical contact is made. The socket housing (3) is made of heat-resistant plastic or thermoplastic material. It contains copper alloy or silver-plated metal contacts. This housing,  It provides both electrical conductivity and mechanical durability. It also functions as a sensor and... It serves as the main supporting structure into which the circuit board is integrated.   Relay (4): The relay (4) interrupts the electric current in accordance with the signal from the mini circuit. It stops energy transmission by opening the circuit when the critical temperature threshold is exceeded. This allows... Overheating and fire risk are prevented. The relay is the active safety mechanism of the system. It is a constitutive element and ensures user safety with its rapid response capability. LED indicator (5): Visual warning to inform the user of the safety status of the socket. The LED indicator (5) which has a mechanism, lights up when the circuit is interrupted, informing the user. This indicates that the plug needs to be unplugged or the system checked. Normal operation. During this time, the system is also active with different colors or burning patterns. It can show. Circuit board (6): The main electronic platform into which all components are integrated. circuit board (6), heat sensor, mini circuit, relay and LED indicator coordinated It enables its operation. This board includes temperature sensing, signal processing, and circuit interruption. 13 And the functions of providing feedback to the user are combined. How the Invention Works: The system continuously monitors the temperature at the socket contact points while the plug is inserted. collects data through sensor (1), mini circuit (2) converts this data to threshold and time It evaluates the energy flow with relay (4) on the circuit board (6) according to the criteria. It manages and provides status feedback to the user with the LED indicator (5). Socket (3) undertakes the mechanical and electrical integration of all components and the sensor thanks to its correct positioning, it enables reliable measurement of contact temperature. makes it possible. When plugged in, the heat sensor (1) remains in a constant position close to the plug-socket contact surface. It takes measurements. These measurements are taken by the mini circuit (2) with a specific sampling frequency. It is read and the average / median filter on the circuit board (6) reduces noise and short circuits. The sudden spikes are suppressed. Thus, instead of momentary fluctuations, the actual thermal trend is shown. is captured. Thermal mass and heat dissipation of metal contacts inside socket (3)   Taking this into consideration, the mini circuit (2) both the absolute temperature threshold and It considers the rate of temperature increase (dT / dt) together; slow heating at low current. These two metrics are conditionally combined to reliably capture these scenarios. When the critical temperature threshold is exceeded, the mini circuit (2) triggers the relay (4) driver. interrupts the transmission of energy. The circuit board (6) has software to prevent false triggers. or implements hardware-based hysteresis: for example, restarting with a power-on threshold. A specific temperature difference is defined between the thresholds. Also, over a specific period of time. (e.g., a few seconds) the values ​​above the threshold must continue; this waiting period is necessary. Its window prevents unnecessary interruption during short, harmless thermal spikes. Relay 10 (4) When triggered, the contacts open safely, minimizing arc formation. The driving profile is used and the post-trip temperature continues to be monitored by the heat sensor (1) It follows its decline. When the power is cut off, the LED indicator (5) gives a warning with a special status code; for example 1. A solid red light indicates a "cut-off due to overheating" status, while a flashing light indicates a different mode of operation. The fading frequencies may indicate a sensor error or the need for a manual reset. This Visual feedback guides the user through unplugging, checking contact surfaces, and plugging in the socket. It directs the circuit to examine possible deformations around its housing (3). The control logic on the card (6) is that after the interruption, the relay (4) is in the closed position  It remains; rework only resumes when the temperature returns to the safe band and the selected temperature is reached. This is done according to the reset mode. The system supports two reset modes: manual and automatic. In manual reset mode, The user (e.g., via a reset button or power cycle) can access the circuit board (6) via  It gives the request to restart; the mini circuit (2) is only by the heat sensor (1) When the measured temperature stabilizes below the lower threshold of hysteresis, the relay (4) It restores energy through the system. In automatic reset mode, the temperature is set. When it returns to the safe range, the mini circuit (2) performs a time-based additional wait (cooling down (verification period) applies and only when this period is completed is the relay (4) closed.  In both modes, the hysteresis difference and the waiting window are frequently opened / closed (chattering). By preventing malfunction, it protects contact life and user safety. LED   Indicator (5) clearly shows the change in status before and after rework. It shows. Error conditions and edge case management  Sensor malfunction / physical break: Temperature sensor (1) reading is outside the limits or  If it produces a fixed value, the mini circuit (2) opens relay (4) with fail-safe strategy. and displays the “sensor error” code via the LED indicator (5); automatic reset It becomes disabled and only manual intervention is accepted.  Rapid thermal rise: If dT / dt exceeds a certain threshold, it becomes the absolute threshold. Even if it is not yet exceeded, an early cutoff is made; the circuit board (6) calls this situation "quick 10 It signals "overheating".  Power restore: During startup after a power interruption, the mini circuit (2) performs an initial safety check; if the temperature is not safe Relay (4) is kept closed and LED indicator (5) gives a warning.  EMI / noise immunity: Circuit board (6) measurements, software filter and 1 Stabilized with RC / EMI filters when necessary; relay (4) version, parasitic It is designed to prevent triggers.  Increase in contact resistance: Resistance at the contact points inside the socket (3) When the rise leads to long-term slow warming, the heat sensor (1) trend It catches and the mini circuit (2) makes a trip decision with time-dependent thresholding; this  In the scenario, the LED indicator (5) alerts the user to maintenance / cleaning. In multi-socket or extension bars, each outlet has a separate heat sensor (1) and mini circuit board. (2) can be monitored with; common supply and independent relay (4) on circuit board (6) Thanks to its channels, only the overheating line is cut off, while the other lines continue to operate. A common LED display (5) panel provides outlet-based status codes; socket The housing (3) design is closest to the contact points of the sensors and the airflow This modular architecture ensures that it is positioned in a way that will not obstruct the work on the site. It ensures ease of maintenance and consistent safety behavior across the product family.  During the production phase, fabrication calibration for the heat sensor (1) and mini circuit (2). applied; threshold values ​​and hysteresis parameters profile on circuit board (6) 10  It is written as follows. In the field, mini systems are used for compensation against ambient temperature changes. The circuit (2) makes offset correction with reference measurements; so that summer / winter and The risk of false tripping is reduced in closed / heated environment variations. Relay (4) contact Its lifespan is preserved by time and hysteresis policies that prevent unnecessary triggers; The LED indicator (5) informs the user during periodic status tests that the system is healthy. It reports that the material and geometry of the socket (3) determine the sensor reading. by ensuring a balance between thermal contact and insulation to increase accuracy It has been designed. Invention Production Technique: 10  Socket Housing: Made from heat-resistant plastic or thermoplastic material.  Metal Contacts: Using copper alloy or silver-plated contacts. High conductivity is achieved.  Sensor and Circuit Integration: Temperature sensor and mini relay / prismatic switch, It is integrated into the socket housing. 15  Assembly: All electronic components are placed inside the socket housing and It is positioned close to the contacts.  Testing and Calibration: Each socket is tested at its critical temperature threshold during production. This ensures compliance with safety standards.  To fulfill all the purposes stated above and those that can be derived from the detailed explanation. The invention in question relates to an electrical outlet with intelligent thermal monitoring. 3

Claims

11  REQUESTS 1. The invention addresses the slow heating and excessive heating that may occur when plugs are inserted into electrical outlets. to prevent overheating problems, increase user safety and to protect the socket and plug. It is an intelligent thermal monitoring electrical outlet that prevents materials from melting. feature; — continuously monitoring the temperature of the contact points between the plug and the socket heat sensor (1), — by processing the data from the sensor, a predetermined critical 10 Mini circuit (2) that enables the circuit to be cut off when the temperature threshold is exceeded. — the socket into which the plug is inserted and which enables electrical contact to occur. nest (3), — relay that cuts off the electric current (4), — LED indicator (5) which provides visual warning to the user, 1 — the integration and coordinated operation of all these components It is characterized by containing a circuit board (6) that provides 2. Slow heating that may occur in electrical outlets while plugs are inserted, according to Claim 1. and to prevent overheating problems, increase user safety and the socket  an intelligent thermal monitoring electrical outlet that prevents the melting of plug materials. and its feature is the heat sensor (1); — By including an NTC thermistor and / or infrared (IR) sensor structure. It is characterized.  3. Slow heating that may occur in electrical outlets while plugged in, according to claim 1. and to prevent overheating problems, increase user safety and plug an intelligent thermal monitoring electrical outlet that prevents the melting of plug materials. and its feature is; mini circuit (2);  12  — the previously determined critical temperature level returning to normal It is characterized by its ability to restore the system to working order. is being done.

4. Slow heating that may occur in electrical outlets while plugged in, according to claim 1. and to prevent overheating problems, increase user safety and plug an intelligent thermal monitoring electrical outlet that prevents the melting of plug materials. and its feature is; socket socket (3); — made of heat-resistant plastic or thermoplastic material 10 It is characterized by its being.