WO2008057771A2 - Modular wiring system with locking elements - Google Patents
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- H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
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- H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
- H01R13/648—Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices, e.g. anti-static shielding
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- H01R24/76—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure with sockets, clips or analogous contacts and secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. to a wall
- H01R24/78—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure with sockets, clips or analogous contacts and secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. to a wall with additional earth or shield contacts
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- H01R25/00—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
- H01R25/006—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits the coupling part being secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. duplex wall receptacle
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- the invention relates to a modular wiring system having locking elements.
- the wiring module comprises a wiring unit and a functional unit.
- the wiring unit can be for coupling to the ends of wires such as a phase wire, a neutral wire and a ground wire.
- the functional module can be for example in the form of a receptacle or a light switch.
- Other types of modular units are known in the art, for example, U.S. Patent No. 7,052,313 to Gorman, which issued on May 30, 2006.
- the invention relates to a modular wiring system comprising a functional unit and a wiring unit.
- a system for coupling the functional unit to the wiring unit in a rotational manner can be formed from at least one locking element or prong comprised of electrically conductive material.
- the prong can also be known as a branch, arm, fin, projection, or rod depending on its shape.
- the locking element or prong is both electrically and physically coupled to the functional unit at a first end and to the wiring unit at a second end.
- the system for coupling the functional unit to the wiring unit in a rotational manner can include at least one flange coupled to the functional unit and at least one flange coupled to the wiring unit. These flanges operate such that when the functional unit and the wiring unit are placed together, they are rotated to form a locking connection between the flange on the functional unit and the flange on the wiring unit.
- An example or first embodiment of the invention can include a functional unit comprising a housing, at least one functional interface coupled to the housing, and at least one locking element or prong extending out from the housing.
- This locking element or prong has a first section forming a base connection section and a second section forming a locking section.
- the wiring unit comprises a housing having at least one opening and at least one front face forming a connection interface for the locking section of the locking element or prong.
- this locking element or prong can be in the form of a substantially cylindrically shaped prong made from electrically conductive material.
- the locking element or prong can be in the form of a plate or curved arm made from electrically conductive material.
- This locking element or prong can include a first base section that is smaller in area than the second locking section.
- the locking section can be in the form of a locking flange which can be used to interact with an inside region of the front face of the housing to lock the functional unit to the wiring unit.
- both the functional unit and the wiring unit can comprise at least one, or multiple locking flanges, which facilitate the connection of these two units together.
- at least one locking flange is in the form of a fixed latch tab.
- at least one locking flange can be in the form of a latch release tab which functions as a leaf spring.
- the functional unit and the wiring unit are coupled to each other in a rotational manner.
- the functional unit further comprises at least one raised surface disposed on its back face. This raised surface is for allowing the wiring unit to couple to the locking element on the functional unit and then rotate on the raised surface.
- the wiring unit can be designed such that it has at least one opening wherein the opening can be wider in a first section and then narrower in a second section.
- the functional unit includes a locking element prong having a narrower base and a wider end portion.
- the first wider receiving region is adapted to receive said wider end portion of the locking element or prong, such that when said wiring unit is put in functional contact with the functional unit, the wider end portion inserts into the wider receiving region.
- the wiring unit is rotated relative to the functional unit such that the wider end portion on the locking prong rotates into the second narrower locking region on the wiring unit to lock the functional unit to the wiring unit.
- This locking function occurs when the wider end portion is disposed under the narrower region on the wiring unit and essentially locked inside of the housing of the wiring unit.
- connection system both the wiring unit and the functional unit are easily connectible to each other such that the functional unit and the wiring unit can be simply rotated relative to each other to move from an unlocked to a locked position, or rotated back to move from a locked to an unlocked position.
- the locking flanges on the wiring section rotate around and snap underneath the locking flanges on the functional unit.
- at least one of the flanges is in the form of a lead flange which has a curved leading edge which interacts with a flange on the functional unit which acts as a latch release tab.
- the latch release tab is in the form of a movable leaf spring which can be pushed back via the rotational interaction of the curved leading edge of the lead flange on the wiring unit.
- the lead flange on the wiring unit also includes a locking projection in the form of a lip or flange which extends substantially perpendicular to the extension of the body of the lead flange. When the wiring unit is rotated into a locked position, this locking projection snaps past the latch release tab and then forms a rim locking the wiring unit in place. To release the wiring unit from the functional unit, the latch release tab is pulled back away from the body of the wiring unit, releasing the locking projection, which then allows the wiring unit to rotate back around and then release from the functional unit.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the device including a wiring unit and a functional unit;
- FIG. 2A is a front perspective view of a first embodiment of the wiring unit
- FIG. 2B is a front perspective view of an open face on the wiring unit
- FIG. 3 A is a perspective view of the interior components shown in the wiring unit shown in FIG. 2B;
- FIG. 3B is a perspective view of one of the interior components in the wiring unit in FIG. 2B;
- FIG. 3C is a perspective view of another one of the interior components shown in FIG.
- FIG. 4A is a perspective view of another embodiment of the wiring unit
- FIG. 4B is a perspective view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 4A with the cover closed;
- FIG. 5 A is a front perspective view of the functional unit shown in FIG. 1;
- FIG. 5B is a back perspective view of the functional unit shown in FIG. 5 A;
- FIG. 5 C is a perspective view of the connecting prongs shown in FIG. 5B;
- FIG. 6A is a back perspective exploded view of the functional unit
- FIG. 6B is a front perspective exploded view of the functional unit shown in FIG. 6A;
- FIG. 7 is a front view of the strap and additional components shown in FIG. 6A and FIG.B;
- FIG. 8 A is a back perspective view of a second embodiment of the functional unit
- FIG. 8B is a perspective view of the connecting prongs shown in FIG. 8 A;
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the wiring unit.
- FIG. 10 is an open semi-exploded view of the wiring unit shown in FIG. 9.
- FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a first embodiment of a device 10 comprising a wiring module or unit 20, and a functional unit 30.
- Wiring unit 20 is coupled to wires 12, 14, and 16.
- wire 12 is a hot or phase line, serving as a power input line
- wire 14 is a ground line
- wire 16 is a neutral line.
- FIG. 2A is a front perspective view of wiring or connecting unit 20 which can be coupled to functional unit 30 as shown in FIG. 1.
- a body 19 having a perimeter region 19a, a front face 21 and functional interactive elements 22, 23 and 24.
- Opposite functional face 21 are three wires 12, 14 and 16 which pass through the back end of wiring or connecting unit 20.
- tabs or flanges 28 and 29 which are coupled to base body 19 (see Fig. 4A). These tabs or flanges 28 and 29 are disposed in opposite corners from each other and are used to assist in locking the wiring unit to the functional unit.
- Flange 28 is in the form of a substantially rectangular flange
- flange 29 is a lead flange and includes a body section 29a and a locking projection 29b which extends substantially perpendicular to the body section 29a.
- FIG. 2B discloses a front perspective open view of wiring unit 20.
- a central shaft 26 disposed inside of body 19 for receiving a ground pin.
- wiring connectors 25 and 27 which are disposed in body 19 and are each respectively coupled to hot wire 12 and neutral wire 16.
- central shaft 26 is electrically coupled to ground wire 14.
- FIGS. 3A-C disclose wiring connectors 25, 26 and 27.
- wiring connector 25 is for connecting to wire 12
- wiring connector 27 is for connecting to wire 16
- wiring connector 26 is for connecting to wire 14.
- Wiring connector 25 includes a body section 25a and a narrower connecting region or locking region 25b.
- Body section 25a is a rounded region for receiving a locking device; in this case a connecting prong or a locking pin would insert into an open wider body section 25 a and rotate down into a narrower or smaller locking region 25b.
- Wire contact region 25 c can be crimped onto an open exposed wire such as a phase wire, which allows electrical current to flow through.
- the wire insulation connection region can be used crimp on to the insulated part of the wire.
- wire connector 27 which includes a body section 27a, a locking region 27b, wire contact region 27c, and a wire insulation connection region 27d.
- Body section 27a includes a wider rounded region for receiving any form of a locking device.
- the locking device would be a locking pin, which would insert into body section 27a and then rotate down into a narrower or smaller locking region 27b.
- wire contact region 27c can be crimped onto an open exposed wire such as wire 16.
- a wire insulation connection region 27d can be crimped onto the body of the shielded part of the wire as well.
- FIG. 4A discloses a front perspective view of wiring unit 20 which includes base or body 19 front face 21 and functional interfaces 22, 23 and 24.
- a functional interface 22 having a receiving region 22a and a locking region 22b.
- functional interface 24 has a receiving region 24a and locking region 24b. These regions correspond with the respective body wiring connector section 25a and locking region 25b and body section 27a and locking region 27b (See FIG.
- FIGS. 4 A and 4B both show flanges 28 and 29 wherein flange 29 is shown as having a curved leading edge 29c.
- a functional unit or receptacle 30 which includes a housing including a front face plate 32, and a body section 35. There is also a strap 60 including strap elements 62 and 64 extending out from both ends of the housing.
- Front face plate 32 includes plug blade openings 32a, 33a and ground pin opening 34a in a first outlet 31a. Blade opening 32a can also be designed to include an additional optional slot 35a.
- Blade opening 32b can also be designed to include optional slot 35b.
- FIG. 5B shows a back view of this receptacle unit 30, wherein this receptacle unit is also shown in FIG. 5 A.
- body 35 which includes raised connection sections 96 and 98 which can be used to allow the front face of wiring unit 20 to slide and rotate across the outer surfaces of body 35.
- raised connection sections 96 and 98 provide the user with a visual indication of how to orient the wiring unit 20 for proper connection to the functional unit 30.
- the outer edges of raised connection sections 96 and 98, along with lines on the back surface of the strap 60 form the approximate shape of the wiring unit 20 in the correct orientation for connecting to functional unit 30.
- these sections include gaps disposed between a plurality of connection brackets 82, 84, and 86.
- First connection bracket 82 is in the form of an L-shaped connection bracket or locking flange, which includes a first extending component 82a extending out from the back face of body 35.
- the second extending component 82b is in the form of an overhang, which extends in a position substantially perpendicular to the first extending portion and extends parallel to an approximate plane formed by the back face of body 35.
- This first connection bracket acts as a fixed latch tab, which is formed integral with body 35 and is used to couple or lock down a corresponding flange 28 on wiring unit 20.
- Second connection bracket 84 is in the form of a curved connection bracket which is disposed adjacent to connection section 98. This portion is curved to facilitate or guide the rotation of a side body section 19 of wiring module 20 once the wiring module 20 is in its initial coupling position with functional unit 30. Additionally, this connection bracket 84 is also in the form of a rejection post which is used to key the wiring unit to the proper polarity. With this rejection post, a user could not connect the wiring unit 20 to a functional unit with reverse polarity because if a user tried to insert the wiring unit 20 in an improper manner, it would hit or interact with rejection post 84 before properly connecting to the functional unit 30.
- Third connection bracket 86 is also in the form of a locking flange and includes a first extending section 86a which extends out from the back face of the base 35 and an overhang or hook 86b which extends out substantially perpendicular to this first extending section 86a.
- This connection bracket 86 functions as a latch release tab and which is movable laterally to receive the associated rotating flange 29 on the wiring unit 20.
- This view also shows strap 60 having end 62 and 64 and also connection elements 51a,
- connection elements or prongs 36, 37 and 38 which can be used to allow functional unit 30 to connect to wiring unit 20.
- FIG. 5C shows a perspective view of the connecting prongs or locking pins 36, 37 and 38.
- Locking pin 36 includes a first bulb section 36a, a second annular ring section 36b and a base section 36c which extends on both sides of ring section 36b.
- locking pin 38 includes a bulb section 38a, an annular ring section 38b and a base section 38c which extends on both sides of ring section 38b.
- bulb sections 36a, and 38a each along with ring sections 36b, and 38b respectively form a channel in base sections 36c and 38c disposed between the sections.
- bulb sections 36a and 38a When bulb sections 36a and 38a are inserted into a wiring unit, bulb sections 36a and 38a engage initial openings 22a and 24a respectively (See FIG. 4A). Once these bulb sections 36a and 38a, respectively have been inserted into the body of wiring unit 20, wiring unit 20 can then be rotated. Upon the occurrence of this rotation, these connection pins or prongs 36 and 38 rotate within these channels such that bulbs 36a and 38a slide underneath the narrower sections 22b and 24b and also inside narrower channels 25b and 27b shown in FIGS. 3 A and 3C. Rotation of the wiring unit clockwise with respect to functional unit locks the wiring unit to the functional unit.
- a counterclockwise rotation will unlock the two units (if the latch release is activated) and allow for their separation.
- the direction of rotation to lock or unlock the two units is intuitive to the end-user as a clockwise rotation is generally recognized as turning a device ON and counterclockwise is generally recognized turning a device OFF (such as with a valve, tightening a fastener, or assembling locking electrical connectors commonly used in the electrical industry).
- locking flanges 28 and 29 connect or interact with locking flanges 82, 84, and 86 to lock wiring unit 20 to functional unit 30.
- Locking flange 82 is in the form of a fixed latch tab
- locking flange 86 is in the form of a latch release tab, that acts as a leaf spring.
- locking flanges 28 and 29, which form extensions extending out from body 19 slide underneath laterally extending regions 82b and 86b.
- locking flange 86 is in the form of a latch release tab, once a leading edge 29c of locking flange 29 contacts latch release tab 86 it drives or snaps latch release tab 86 back allowing latch 29 to pass underneath this locking flange 86.
- Locking projection 29b on locking flange 29 has an inside face that is now in contact with an inside face 86c (See FIG. 6A) of locking flange 86 locking the wiring unit 20 against rotation. Once these flanges 28 and 29 slide underneath these overhangs, and once bulbs 36a and 38a are locked inside of housing 19, the wiring unit 20 is then locked to functional unit 30 in a secure manner. This is because overhangs 82b and 86b lock into locking flanges 28 and 29 and keep wiring module 20 locked into functional unit 30.
- FIGS. 6 A and 6B disclose a back perspective exploded view and a front perspective exploded view respectively of a functional unit which is the same or similar to that shown in the first embodiment.
- a front face plate 32 which is connected to base or housing block 35.
- Receptacle contacts 40 are disposed between front plate 32 and base block 35.
- Strap 60 is coupled to a back of base block or base housing 35.
- connection pins 36 and 38 are respectively for making connection to a phase and a neutral of the electrical supply.
- Connection pin 37 is for connecting to a ground.
- Base housing block 35 includes flange or end connection elements 51a, 52a, and 53a.
- flange or end connection elements 51a, 52a, and 53a there are also opposite side or also flange or end connection elements 51b, 52b, and 53b.
- side connection elements 54a and 55a shown in FIG. 6A and also side connection elements 54b and 55b (See FIG. 5B).
- Front face plate 32 includes side connection clips 71a, 72a and oppositely spaced connection clips 71b and 72b. These connection clips are adapted to interact with side flange elements 54a and 55a on a first side and 54b and 55b on the opposite side (See FIG. 5B). Thus, when front face plate 32 snaps down on base housing block 35 these clips snap into the side flanges, thereby locking contacts 40 inside of the housing.
- FIG. 5 A discloses the perspective view of functional unit 30, which has been assembled in its final condition.
- FIG. 5B discloses a back perspective view of the device in assembled condition.
- FIG. 7 discloses a front perspective view of contacts 40 and strap 60 of functional unit 30.
- Contacts 40 can be in the form of an electrically conducting material.
- Contacts 40 include prong interfaces 42a, 44a, 46a, and 48a, and side prong interfaces 42b, 44b, 46b, and 48b. These prong interfaces are for receiving prongs from an electrical device such as a plug.
- contacts 40 are also connected to, or formed continuous with prongs or connecting elements 36 and 38 (not shown).
- Contacts 40 can be disposed at least partially inside of a base housing 35 which is made of a electrically insulating material such as a thermoset or a thermoplastic compound.
- Base housing 35 is coupled to front face plate 32, on a front end, and is coupled on a back end to strap 60.
- strap 60 which includes strap extensions 62 and 64.
- strap 60 also includes strap prongs 67 and 69 for connecting into openings in body 35.
- Strap 60 also includes a hole 68 for receiving a ground connection pin 37, which extends out to a back end of strap 60. Connection pin 37 threads into female threads within fastener 39 (See FIGS. 6A or 6B) to establish a ground path and also to aid in securing the functional unit together.
- FIG. 8 A is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the invention.
- a second embodiment of functional unit 130 is shown.
- This functional unit 130 has a front face plate 132 and a body 135.
- prongs 136 and 138 and a central ground pin shaft 137 extending out from body 135.
- Prongs 136 and 138 are shown in greater detail in FIG. 8B.
- a strap 160 which has strap extensions 162 and 164 extending out therefrom.
- This body 135 also contains a plurality of flanges which form connection elements, which can be used to allow additional elements such as a front face plate 132 or strap 160 to connect thereto.
- flange elements can be in the form of snap locking element 151a, which locks front face plate 132 to body 135, locking elements 152a, and 153a which lock strap 160 to the body 135.
- locking flange 154b, and 155b which is coupled to front face plate 132 and allows front face plate 132 to couple to body 135.
- Locking flange 182 includes a first section 182a, which includes a section extending perpendicular out from a back face of body 135. There is also an overhang region 182b, which extends substantially perpendicular to extension element 182a. This locking flange is in the form of a fixed latch tab. There is also locking flange 184, which extends in a substantially circular manner around connection plate 198, which functions as a locking post to force the wiring unit to connect with proper polarity.
- catch or lock 186 which extends up and out from body 135 and also includes an extending section 186a and a catch or overhang 186b for catching flange 129 shown in FIG. 9.
- This lock or latch 186 acts as a latch release tab similar to latch release tab 86 described above.
- Connection surfaces 196 and 198 are designed for receiving a front face 121 of wiring unit 120 shown in FIG. 9.
- this wiring unit 120 can include a body section 119 having a perimeter region 119a extending around this body section and a front face 121 having a first prong opening 122, a second prong opening 124 and a ground pin opening 123.
- Ground pin opening 123 includes space for a cylinder 126 for receiving ground pin 137.
- openings 122 and 124 are designed for receiving prongs 138 and 136 respectively.
- Prongs 136 and 138 which are shown in greater detail in FIG. 8B include a first section
- a second body section 136b includes a hole, wherein this body section then narrows to a narrow or smaller section 136c.
- prong 138 includes an initial connection region 138a, the second body section 138b having a hole and a third narrow or smaller region 138c.
- These narrow regions 136c and 138c are designed to form catches such that when the wiring unit 120 is coupled to the back surface of housing 135, these prongs, arms, or branches 136 and 138 slide into openings 122 and 124 such that once connection element 120 is rotated, a flange (not shown but disposed inside of the housing) locks into narrower openings in regions 136c and 138c to lock these prongs therein.
- FIG. 10 discloses the backside view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 9.
- wiring unit 120 which includes body section 121 and back plate 131 which is coupled to body section 121 via fasteners 140 and 142 which are insertable into holes 150 and 152 on body section 121.
- a plurality of wires 112, 114, and 116 having respective exposed ends 112a, 114a, and 116a are shown coupled to electrical contacts 125 a, 126a, and 127a which lead to respective open contacts on the opposite face (See FIG. 9).
- Disposed on back face 131 can be writing or indicia 131 setting forth a set of instructions to a user on how to connect wiring unit 120 to functional unit 130.
- locking flanges 128 and 129 interact with locking flanges 182, 184, and 186 to form a secure connection.
- the leading edge 129c which is formed with a curved interface rotates into locking flange 186 formed as a leaf spring or latch release tab.
- This rotational movement drives locking flange 186 back and allows locking flange 129 underneath overhang 186b.
- locking projection 129b has rotated past locking flange 186 such that inside face 129d of locking projection 129b is now in contact with an inside face of locking flange 186.
- latch release tab or locking flange 186 is pulled back so that locking flange 129 can now pass underneath overhang 186b wherein as wiring module 120 continues to rotate past locking flange 186, it can then be moved into a release position so that it can be pulled away from functional module 130.
- Either of the wiring modules 20 or 120 may include additional labels including indicia, which can be used as instructions for connecting the wiring modules and the functional modules together. These labels can be coupled to a top section or a side surface of these wiring modules.
- the two wiring units 20 and 120 and the functional units 30 and 130 can each include rejection elements.
- rejection elements can be in the form of flanges such as flanges 28 and 29, or curved connection bracket 84 and 184 which can operate as a rejection post which can be used to intersect with a perimeter of the bodies 19, and 119 of either of the wiring units 20, 120.
- wiring modules 20, 120 and functional modules 30 and 130 are formed so that these devices can be both electrically and mechanically coupled together in a secure manner.
- both of these embodiments are designed so that the wiring module and the functional module can only be coupled together in one way, so as to prevent against miswiring.
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