EP0119187B1
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Power supply system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-03-16
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Granted: 1988-12-07
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Expires: 2004-03-16
Abstract
Abstract 1. A structure for the poWer supply of buildings, residences, offices, apartments, shops or the like, the power supply lines being passed from a connection or central (7) having overcurrent of fault current circuit breakers to individual power outlets (9) such as sockets, light or wall outlets or the like which are at least partially controllable or switchable by power switching points (10), for instance light or lighting fixture switches, each power switching point (10) being provided with one each signalling circuit (11) and the controllable or switchable power outlets (9) having one each signal receiving circuit (13), at least one, preferably two or more, control line(s) (1, 2) for weak current signals connecting the power switching points (10) at least with the controllable or switchable power outlets (9), the control lines (1, 2) serving for the transmission of coded switch signals from the power switching points (10) to the power outlets (9) for the actuation of power switching means (15), for instance relays, thyristors, triacs, in the power outlets (9) and the power supply lines (R, S, T, 0) being laid together with the control line(s) (1,2) in the form of an optionally not closed ring circuit and stub lines emanating therefrom, characterized in that the ring circuit and the stub lines are formed of flat lines (30) of optionally trapezoidal cross section and comprising the power supply lines (R, S, T), a zero conductor (0), a ground wire (E) and the control lines (1, 2), that the individual portions of the flat line (30) are connected to one another by connecting and/or branching elements (5, 8, 35, 36) containing conductors extending the power and control lines, that the flat lines (30) are connectable to the terminals of wall boxes (27) adapted to the flat lines and having continuous conductor tracks (32) of preferably determined position for the power and control lines, that modules insertable or pluggable into the wall boxes (27) are provided, the modules being formed as power outlets (9) with the signal receiving circuit (13) and/or as power switching point (10) with the signalling circuit (11) and having contact means (31, 151, 166) for picking up power and control signals connectable in the course of insertion of the module with the conductor tracks (32) for power or control signals continuing in the wall blox (32), that, in particular in the case of a reduction of the cross section of the power conductors, the controllable or switchable power outlets (9) and the power outlets (9') with free power supply in the stub line leading to the power outlet (9) in the wall box (27) each have an electronic overcurrent monitoring circuit (16) and that a cut-off signal appearing at the respective outlet of the monitoring circuit in the event of a current flow exceeding a predetermined value is feedable to a control circuit (14) of the power switching means (15) and/or via the control line(s) (1, 2) of the flat line (30) to the central (7) for actuating the fault current and/or overcurrent circuit breakers provided in the central.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans Hawlan
- 👤 Helmut Dr. Wildhack
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 00:59
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02H; H02H3/00; H02J; H02J13/00; H02J13/13; H02J13/1321; H02J13/1323; H02J13/18; H02J13/34; H02J13/36; H01; H01H; H01H2300/00; H01H2300/03; Y; Y02; Y02B; Y02B90/00; Y02B90/20; Y04; Y04S; Y04S20/00; Y04S20/14; Y04S40/00; Y04S40/12; Y04S40/124
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
512 words
A structure for the power supply of buildings, residences, offices, apartments, shops or the like, the power supply lines being passed from a connection or central (7) having overcurrent or fault current circuit breakers to individual power outlets (9) such as sockets, light or wall outlets or the like which are at least partially controllable or switchable by power switching points (10), for instance light or lighting fixture switches, each power switching point (10) being provided with one each signalling circuit (11) and the controllable or switchable power outlets (9) having one each signal receiving circuit (13), at least one, preferably two or more, control line(s) (1, 2) for weak current signals connecting the power switching points (10) at least with the controllable or switchable power outlets (9), the control lines (1, 2) serving for the transmission of coded switch signals from the power switching points (10) to the power outlets (9) for the actuation of power switching means (15), for instance relays, thyristors, triacs, in the power outlets (9) and the power supply lines (R, S, T, 0) being laid together with the control line(s) (1, 2) in the form of an optionally not closed ring circuit and stub lines emanating therefrom, characterized in that the ring circuit and the stub lines are formed of flat lines (30) of optionally trapezoidal cross section and comprising the power supply lines (R, S, T), a zero conductor (0), a ground wire (E) and the control lines (1, 2), that the individual portions of the flat line (30) are connected to one another by connecting and/or branching elements (5, 8, 35, 36) containing conductors extending the power and control lines, that the flat lines (30) are connectable to the terminals of wall boxes (27) adapted to the flat lines and having continuous conductor tracks (32) of preferably determined position for the power and control lines, that modules insertable or pluggable into the wall boxes (27) are provided, the modules being formed as power outlets (9) with the signal receiving circuit (13) and/or as power switching point (10) with the signalling circuit (11) and having contact means (31, 151, 166) for picking up power and control signals connectable in the course of insertion of the module with the conductor tracks (32) for power or control signals continuing in the wall box (32), that, in particular in the case of a reduction of the cross section of the power conductors, the controllable or switchable power outlets (9) and the power outlets (9') with free power supply in the stub line leading to the power outlet (9) in the wall box (27) each have an electronic overcurrent monitoring circuit (16) and that a cut-off signal appearing at the respective outlet of the monitoring circuit in the event of a current flow exceeding a predetermined value is feedable to a control circuit (14) of the power switching means (15) and/or via the control line(s) (1, 2) of the flat line (30) to the central (7) for actuating the fault current and/or overcurrent circuit breakers provided in the central.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
512 words
A structure for the power supply of buildings, residences, offices, apartments, shops or the like, the power supply lines being passed from a connection or central (7) having overcurrent or fault current circuit breakers to individual power outlets (9) such as sockets, light or wall outlets or the like which are at least partially controllable or switchable by power switching points (10), for instance light or lighting fixture switches, each power switching point (10) being provided with one each signalling circuit (11) and the controllable or switchable power outlets (9) having one each signal receiving circuit (13), at least one, preferably two or more, control line(s) (1, 2) for weak current signals connecting the power switching points (10) at least with the controllable or switchable power outlets (9), the control lines (1, 2) serving for the transmission of coded switch signals from the power switching points (10) to the power outlets (9) for the actuation of power switching means (15), for instance relays, thyristors, triacs, in the power outlets (9) and the power supply lines (R, S, T, 0) being laid together with the control line(s) (1, 2) in the form of an optionally not closed ring circuit and stub lines emanating therefrom, characterized in that the ring circuit and the stub lines are formed of flat lines (30) of optionally trapezoidal cross section and comprising the power supply lines (R, S, T), a zero conductor (0), a ground wire (E) and the control lines (1, 2), that the individual portions of the flat line (30) are connected to one another by connecting and/or branching elements (5, 8, 35, 36) containing conductors extending the power and control lines, that the flat lines (30) are connectable to the terminals of wall boxes (27) adapted to the flat lines and having continuous conductor tracks (32) of preferably determined position for the power and control lines, that modules insertable or pluggable into the wall boxes (27) are provided, the modules being formed as power outlets (9) with the signal receiving circuit (13) and/or as power switching point (10) with the signalling circuit (11) and having contact means (31, 151, 166) for picking up power and control signals connectable in the course of insertion of the module with the conductor tracks (32) for power or control signals continuing in the wall box (32), that, in particular in the case of a reduction of the cross section of the power conductors, the controllable or switchable power outlets (9) and the power outlets (9') with free power supply in the stub line leading to the power outlet (9) in the wall box (27) each have an electronic overcurrent monitoring circuit (16) and that a cut-off signal appearing at the respective outlet of the monitoring circuit in the event of a current flow exceeding a predetermined value is feedable to a control circuit (14) of the power switching means (15) and/or via the control line(s) (1, 2) of the flat line (30) to the central (7) for actuating the fault current and/or overcurrent circuit breakers provided in the central.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the control line(s) (1, 2) is (are) disposed in the flat line (30) next to the, preferably, adjacent, power line(s) (R, S, T, 0), but under formation of a space to this (these).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
The structure according to claim 2, characterized in that the ground wire (3) is disposed in the space and/or a longitudinally extending groove (33) provided with mounting recesses and/ or holes (34) and/or recesses or weak points for fastening elements, for instance setting bolts, are located in said space.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
82 words
The structure according to any one of the claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the flat line (30) is formed asymmetrically in relation to a central plane extending vertically in its longitudinal direction, the current and control conductors preferably being arranged asymmetrically and/or the groove (33) being arranged asymmetrically on the upper side of the flat line (30) and/or the cables for the outer conductors (R, S, T, 0) having a larger wire cross section than the control line(s) (1, 2).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The structure according to any one of the claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the flat line (30) is formed by insulated cables or round conductors connected by webs.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
91 words
The structure according to any one of the claims 1 to 5, characterized in that in or on the wall of the wall boxes (27), at least one insert opening (29), optionally with pinch nipple and/or lip seal, adapted to the cross section of the flat line (30), having contact means (54) adapted to the position of the power supply lines (R, S, T, 0) or control lines (1, 2) is provided in the power supply lines (R, S, T, 0) and control lines (1, 2) of the flat lines (30).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
75 words
The structure according to any one of the claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the conductor tracks (32) continuing the power or control lines (R, S, T, 0, 1, 2) of the flat line (30) in the wall boxes (27) and/or the contact means (31, 151, 166) of the modules are provided with mutually contactable terminal elements such as plugs, sleeves, edges, spring, plug-in, snap-in, clamping connections, knife contacts, terminal lugs or the like.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
The structure according to any one of the claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the conductor tracks (32) extend within the bottom area of the wall box (27) and are optionally passed to a second terminal for a flat line (30) disposed on the other end of the wall box (27).
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
91 words
The structure according to any one of the claims 1 to 8, wherein the connecting and/or branching elements comprise elbows (35, 36) and branches and tees (5, 8) optionally provided with a pinch nipple or lip seal having contact means adapted to the position of the power and control lines in the flat line (30), for instance spring terminals, terminal screws, connecting and pinch sleeves disposed side by side or the like for the power lines (R, S, T, 0) and control lines (1, 2) running in the flat line (30).
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
59 words
The structure according to any one of the claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the overcurrent monitoring circuit (16) is provided with a coil (44) associated with the respective current conductor or enclosing it and optionally provided with ferrite core, high ohmic resistances connected in parallel with the current conductor for current metering, current transducers or the like.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
185 words
The structure according to any one of the claims 1 to 10, characterized in that in particular in the case of a reduction of the cross section of the current conductors in the stub line leading to the power outlets (9) in the wall boxes (27), one each electronic fault current monitoring circuit (17) is associated with the controllable or switchable power outlets (9) and the power outlets (9') with free power supply, the circuit (17) formed, for instance, by a coil (43) associated with all the power lines (R, S, T) and the zero conductor (0) or enclosing them, optionally with a ferrite or ferrite coil core, in particular high ohmic resistances, current transducers or the like connected in parallel with the current conductors for current metering, the outlet of the fault current monitoring circuit (17) being connected with the control circuit (14) of the respective power switching means (15) for cutting it off and/or via the control line(s) (1, 2) of the flat line (30) with the central (7) for actuating the fault current and/or overcurrent circuit breakers for cutting off the lines.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
72 words
The structure according to any one of the claims 1 to 11, characterized in that a receiving circuit for cut-off signals of the monitoring circuits (16, 17) is associated with the fault current circuit breaker (114, 120) and/or the overcurrent circuit breaker(s) (81, 208), by means of which receiving circuit the actuating device (213) for the fault current circuit breaker and or at least one of the overcurrent circuit breakers is actuable.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
70 words
The structure according to any one of the claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the control circuit (14) of the power switching means (15) is provided with a transmitting circuit for the cut-off signals of the monitoring circuits (16, 17) or signals corresponding to these, by means of which circuit the signals are transmittable via the control lines (1, 2) to a receiving circuit located in the central (7).
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
149 words
The structure according to any one of the claims 1 to 13, characterized in that a transmitting unit formed as a fault indicator circuit (23) is associated with at least one of the monitoring circuits (16, 17) in the power outlet (9) and/or a control circuit (14) connected thereto, by means of which transmitting unit a return signal is transmittable via the control lines (1, 2) in the event of a line cut-off by the power switching means (15) as a result of a fault signal of at least one of the monitoring circuits (16, 17) to the central unit (7) and/or the associated power switching circuit (10) and that an indicator means (24,122) for indicating the type of fault, in particular the site of the faulty power outlet (9), is provided in the central unit (7) and/or the power switching point (10) and/or the power outlet (9) itself.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
85 words
The structure according to any one of the claims 9 to 14, characterized in that a time monitoring circuit is associated with the monitoring circuits (16, 17), by means of which time monitoring circuit a cut-off signal is transmittable in the event of time signals exceeding a certain predetermined time limit and indicating a fault to one or a plurality of the monitoring circuits of the control circuit (14) and/or a quick-release circuit (83) for the fault and/or line circuit breakers in the central (7).
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
111 words
The structure according to any one of the claims 1 to 15, characterized in that input and output means (38, 41) containing signal transmission means, for instance call stations, communication lines of other current supply circuits, telephone and the like, connectable to the control lines (1, 2) and/or the central unit (7) are provided and formed as modules insertable into the wall boxes (27) and have structural elements such as terminal springs, plugs, sleeves, knife contacts and the like which are suitable for being placed in conductive contact with the conductor tracks (32) extending in the wall boxes (27) and continuing the control lines (1, 2) in the wall boxes (27).
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure according to any one of the claims 1 to 16, characterized in that one of the control lines (1, 2) is formed by the ground wire (E).
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
173 words
The structure according to any one of the claims 1 to 17, characterized in that a memory unit for at least one or successive fault signal(s) and a light indicator device for indicating the type and location of the fault is associated with the receiving circuit (89) of the fault signalling circuit in the central (7) for the fault signals of the monitoring circuits (16,17), the return signals being imprinted with a return signal code, a fault code and an address code of the faulty power outlet. 19. The structure according to any one of the claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the conductor tracks (32) for the power supply line in the wall box (27) are interrupted, that for bridging the connections for the power contacts, a module insertable into the wall box (27) is provided and contains a clamping saddle or plug-in saddle for conductors or a conductor bridge connectable with the conductor tracks (32) and bridging the interruption forming part of in particular monitored conductors of the monitoring circuits.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
84 words
The structure according to any one of the claims 1 to 19, characterized in that a or one each delay circuit is associated with the monitoring circuits (16, 17) for the detection of overcurrent and/or fault current, the delay circuit serving for delaying the cutting off of the power by the power switching means (15) interrupting the power supply in the event of overcurrent or fault current beyond the reaction time of the overcurrent and/or fault current circuit breaker provided in the central (7).
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
156 words
The structure according to any one of the claims 1 to 20, characterized in that in particular in the power outlets (9') with free power supply, the fault signals generated by the overcurrent and/or fault current monitoring circuit are fed to the central (7) or to a cut-off means for the Fi and/or at least the respective circuit breaker in the central (7) for the outside conductor (R, S, T) leading to the power outlet (9) and that a phase identification circuit is associated with the fault identication and/ or return circuit, the phase identification circuit being suitable for imprinting a reference to the outside conductor in which the overcurrent or fault current occurred on the return signal, and that in the central (7), the cut-off means has a phase association circuit by means of which the Fi- and/ or circuit breaker associated with the outside conductor can be switched off corresponding to the return signal.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
102 words
The structure according to any one of the claims 1 to 21, characterized in that the central (7) is provided with an inquiry unit with transmitter which periodically, in particular successively, inquires the monitoring circuits (16, 17) of all power outlets (9,9') and on determining of a line interruption to the monitoring circuits (16, 17) by the absence of a return signal actuates the central release or the overcurrent circuit breaker of the corresponding outside conductor, fault codes associated with the power outlets (9, 9') located in the interrupted line branch optionally being displayed on the display means of the central (7).
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
39 words
The structure according to any one of the claims 1 to 22, characterized in that the transmission of the switch signals and that of the fault return signals and cut-off signals is each effected via a separate control line.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
66 words
The structure according to any one of the claims 1 to 23, characterized in that the monitoring circuits (16, 17) and in particular the control circuit (14) with receiving circuit and the power switching means (15), are arranged immediately after the branching of a stub line, in particular of reduced cross section, and are optionally integrated into the branching piece or tee for the stub line.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
66 words
The structure according to any one of the claims 1 to 24, characterized in that a zero point circuit by means of which the current of the or one of the switched phase(s) is switchable in the voltage or current null is associated with the power switching means (15) or the monitoring circuits (16, 17) of the fault current or overcurrent circuit breaker(s) in the central.
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