Electronic Timer Socket With Multi-Mode Two-Way Outlet Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic timer sockets require manual clearing of redundant timing groups and multiple checks for setting accuracy, which is cumbersome and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
An electronic timer socket with a multi-mode parallel or serial discrimination rule, including user-defined, Daily, 7-Day cycle, Countdown, and normally-on/normally-off timing modes, allowing independent control of a two-way socket circuit for simplified and flexible operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple timing groups are set in the existing electronic timer socket, then more timing scenarios can be controlled, but the setting operation becomes cumbersome requiring manual clearing of redundant groups and multiple checks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the timing control into independent groups (Group 1, Group 2, etc.), where each group can be set and controlled independently. This allows users to manage multiple timing scenarios without having to clear or reconfigure other groups, simplifying the operation while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements automatic timing execution based on pre-set parameters. Once the timing groups are configured, the system automatically determines whether to turn the socket on or off based on the current time and the stored timing parameters, eliminating the need for manual checking and adjustment during operation.
2Measurement precision
If manual clearing and multiple checks are required for timing setting accuracy, then timing precision can be verified, but the operation complexity and time consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a display screen that provides real-time feedback on the current time and timing status. This allows users to verify timing settings immediately after configuration without needing to perform multiple manual checks, reducing both operation complexity and time consumption while maintaining accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs automatic timing verification by comparing the current time with the pre-set timing parameters. This automated verification process eliminates the need for manual checking steps, reducing setting time while ensuring timing accuracy.
3Device complexity
If a single socket circuit is controlled by timing modes, then the control logic is simple, but the flexibility for different usage scenarios is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the socket control into multiple independent groups, where each group can operate with its own timing parameters and modes. This segmentation allows the control logic for each group to remain simple while the overall system achieves high flexibility by combining multiple independently controllable groups.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements multiple timing modes (such as daily timing, weekly timing, and one-time timing) that can be applied to each group. This multi-functionality allows a single socket circuit to adapt to various usage scenarios while maintaining simple control logic through standardized mode selection.
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AI summary
Disclosed are an electronic timer socket and a timing setting method thereof. A user-defined timing mode, a Daily timing mode, a 7-Day cycle timing mode, a CTD timing mode and a normally-on/normally-off timing mode are provided through key setting, and a two-way socket circuit may be independently controlled to be turned on or off through the above modes, so that the advantages of simple setting and convenience for operation are achieved, the learning difficulty of using products is reduced, and greater convenience is brought for the public to use. Through the above-mentioned modes and a multi-mode parallel or serial discrimination rule, the two-way socket circuit may be independently controlled to be turned on or off, which has the advantages of simple setting and convenience for operation, making the use of the timer socket more flexible and more suitable for more scenarios.