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    • 专利摘要:
    The present invention relates to an electrical apparatus (100) comprising: a support plate (10), a mechanism (20) comprising a functional element (21) exposed on the support plate (10) and carrying out a predetermined function, and a mask (30) having an opening (31) configured to provide access to the functional element (21) when said mask (30) is attached to said support plate (10), the opening (31) having a contour (31a) of random shape with respect to the shape of the outer contour (21a) of the functional element (21), wherein the mechanism (20) comprises a covering (22) exposed on said support plate (10) and having: a) an inner contour (22a) with a shape matching that of the outer contour (21a) of said functional element (21) such that it surrounds said functional element (21), and b) a geometry covering at least the geometry defined by the contour (31a) of the opening (31) such that, when the mask (30) is attached to said plate (10), the covering (22) covers the opening (31) of said mask (30) and is exposed therethrough.
    公开号:ES2698151A2
    申请号:ES201890064
    申请日:2017-05-11
    公开日:2019-01-31
    发明作者:Jeremy Sauvage；Loïc Oshowski
    申请人:Groupe Adeo；
    IPC主号:
    专利说明:

    [0001]
    [0002]
    [0003]
    [0004] OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
    [0005]
    [0006] The present invention relates to the convergence of the keys for an electrical mechanism, which aims to converge the keys to reduce the number of manufacturing molds necessary to cover all keys of the same range of mechanism and thus reduce the costs of production and manufacture, as well as the different constituent parts of an electrical mechanism, reducing the number of references in the same range of products.
    [0007]
    [0008] More particularly, the present invention proposes a solution that makes it possible to converge the pieces towards homogeneous shapes and to make the range clearer and to enrich it by reducing the number of references to be administered in the range.
    [0009]
    [0010] SCOPE
    [0011]
    [0012] This invention has its application in the industry and field dedicated to the manufacture of electrical mechanisms.
    [0013]
    [0014] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
    [0015]
    [0016] The electrical mechanisms designed to be housed in a flush-mounted box (also called a flush-mounted box) or in a surface box are well known to those skilled in the art.
    [0017] Classically, an electrical mechanism includes:
    [0018] - a frame,
    [0019] - a mechanism,
    [0020] - a framework, and
    [0021] - a key.
    [0022]
    [0023] The frame, also called support, is fixed to the front of the flush-mounted box or the surface box. Said flush-mounted box allows a formwork to be made in the wall or partition to house and then fix the electric mechanism previously connected to the cables that open into the flush-mounted box.
    [0024]
    [0025] The current range of electrical mechanisms is very wide and covers functions both in the sector of strong currents and in the sector of weak currents, said mechanisms These can be used to power or control an electrical appliance, and even to prevent access to a power cord left in a built-in box.
    [0026]
    [0027] By way of example, an electrical mechanism may consist of a socket-type connector for supplying strong current to electrical appliances such as a television, a refrigerator, a microwave oven, a computer or something else.
    [0028]
    [0029] Such a mechanism may also consist of a connector for supplying weak current to electrical appliances such as a telephone socket, an RJ45 socket, a USB charger, a TV socket, an audio outlet or something else.
    [0030]
    [0031] Alternatively, said mechanism can be a switch, a push button, a light regulator or something else, for controlling lamps, shutter motors or something else.
    [0032]
    [0033] In the same way, said electrical mechanism may consist of a cable outlet for the direct connection of an electrical appliance, such as a cooking hob, an oven, a radiator or any other type of electrical appliance, to a power supply cable. middle of a terminal strip.
    [0034]
    [0035] Lastly, said electric mechanism can consist of a shutter for leaving cables in standby in a flush box with a view to a subsequent electrical connection with another electrical mechanism.
    [0036]
    [0037] Therefore, the mechanism of an electrical mechanism fulfills one of the aforementioned functions, namely:
    [0038]
    [0039] - connection function,
    [0040] - command function,
    [0041] - cable exit function, or
    [0042] - shutter function.
    [0043]
    [0044] There is thus, in a same range of electrical mechanisms, a large number of mechanisms associated with each of these functions.
    [0045]
    [0046] The frame, also called a plate, is placed around the mechanism and covers the frame.
    [0047]
    [0048] The key, also called embellisher, is placed in turn on the outer face of the mechanism and is surrounded by the frame in the same plane as the latter.
    [0049]
    [0050] The Applicant observes that today there are as many keys as there are functions.
    [0051] In fact, the different possible functions of a mechanism present specific forms.
    [0052] The opening of the key that allows access to the function when the key is fixed to the frame then has a shape necessarily determined by the shape of the function of the mechanism.
    [0053]
    [0054] The Applicant notes that for a non-specialist customer it is sometimes difficult to choose the products in store or on an e-commerce website; the choice of the product in the range is not always evident given the multiplicity of products in the same range.
    [0055]
    [0056] This can lead to an accompaniment and advice from the sellers in the section or from online consultants.
    [0057]
    [0058] The Applicant also indicates that the multiplicity of products in the same range requires a long linear length in the sections of a store, which is done to the detriment of the readability of the products in the range for the customer.
    [0059]
    [0060] Thus, the customer may suffer difficulties in identifying the set of parts necessary for the construction of a complete mechanism.
    [0061]
    [0062] The risk of error when choosing the components is important because of the very large number of pieces in the same range.
    [0063]
    [0064] This can even be a deterrent for the customer who is at the time of purchase in front of a too large number of parts to choose.
    [0065]
    [0066] The management of all these components is also complicated in the case of a complex installation consisting of a large number of mechanisms.
    [0067] The installer is forced to have many different references and may have difficulty understanding it.
    [0068]
    [0069] Finally, from the industrial point of view, this considerably multiplies the production costs since it is necessary to design as many molds as there are products.
    [0070]
    [0071] The Applicant observes here that these costs and the space occupied by the products of the same range necessarily limit the possibilities in terms of color and finish.
    [0072]
    [0073] Nowadays, in order to limit the aforementioned difficulties, a manufacturer or distributor tries to limit the colors of the keys to two or three.
    [0074] Some ranges exist in various colors, for example about twenty colors for about twenty functions. In this case, it is necessary to manage more than four hundred references for the keys only.
    [0075]
    [0076] The present invention aims to remedy the various disadvantages described above proposing a solution that allows the pieces to converge towards homogeneous shapes to limit the number of manufacturing molds, make the range clearer and enrich it by reducing the number of references to be administered in the spectrum.
    [0077]
    [0078] DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
    [0079]
    [0080] The convergence of the keys for electrical mechanism of the present invention refers to an electrical mechanism that conventionally consists of a frame.
    [0081] This frame or support is usually fixed on the front of the flush-mounted box or on the surface box.
    [0082]
    [0083] According to the present invention, the electric mechanism also comprises a mechanism mounted integrally in the frame and including an apparent functional element in the frame.
    [0084]
    [0085] Preferably, the functional element performs a certain function.
    [0086]
    [0087] According to the present invention, the mechanism also comprises a key able to be fixed to the frame or mechanism.
    [0088]
    [0089] The key has an opening configured for accessing the functional element when the key is fixed to the frame.
    [0090]
    [0091] According to the present invention, the opening of the key has a contour whose shape is random with respect to the shape of the outer contour of the functional element.
    [0092]
    [0093] The mechanism consists on its part of an apparent coating on the frame.
    [0094]
    [0095] This coating presents:
    [0096]
    [0097] An inner contour whose shape is complementary to the shape of the outer contour of the functional element in order to surround the corresponding functional element.
    [0098] A geometry that covers at least the geometry defined by the contour of the corresponding opening so that, during the fixing of the key to the plate, the covering covers the opening of the corresponding key and is apparent through it.
    [0099]
    [0100] Thanks to this configuration and this specific geometry, it is possible to design in the same range a minimum of parts capable of performing the set of predefined functions.
    [0101]
    [0102] In fact, the lining surrounding the apparent functional element carrying the function has an outer contour whose shape is not dictated by the shape of the function.
    [0103]
    [0104] Therefore, the shape of the opening is no longer conditioned by the shape of the function.
    [0105]
    [0106] The outer contour of the covering thus defines a geometry whose surface is greater than or equal to that of the opening so that, during the fixing of the key to the frame, the opening covers the corresponding coating or case with the outer contour of the covering to allow a access to the functional element.
    [0107]
    [0108] It is then possible to reduce the number of key forms, for example to two or three for the entire range.
    [0109]
    [0110] This allows to limit considerably the costs of production, of logistics, of sale; this also facilitates the choice of the client.
    [0111]
    [0112] Preferably, the functional element projects with respect to the frame. In other words, the outer surface of the functional element defines a plane projecting with respect to the plane defined by the plate.
    [0113]
    [0114] Optionally, the lining also protrudes with respect to the frame.
    [0115]
    [0116] In an advantageous variant, during the fixing of the key to the frame, the planes defined respectively by the outer faces of the key, the functional element and optionally the covering are coplanar.
    [0117]
    [0118] Preferably, the electrical mechanism according to the present invention consists of a frame.
    [0119]
    [0120] Optionally, this frame has an opening whose contour has a shape complementary to the shape of the outer contour of the key.
    [0121]
    [0122] Thus, during the fixing of the frame to the frame, the contour of the opening of the frame comes to marry the outer contour of the key.
    [0123] Preferably, the key is surrounded by the frame, in the same plane as the latter.
    [0124]
    [0125] Therefore, the frame according to the present invention is configured to surround the mechanism and cover the frame. Optionally, a latching mechanism is provided between the inner face of the frame and the outer face of the frame for a removable fixation of the frame to the frame.
    [0126]
    [0127] Advantageously, the functional element includes functional means configured to perform:
    [0128]
    [0129] - a connection system function, or
    [0130] - a cable exit function, or
    [0131] - a command function, or
    [0132] - a shutter function.
    [0133]
    [0134] In a variant embodiment, the opening of the key and the outer contour of the covering have respective substantially oblong shapes.
    [0135]
    [0136] This variant is particularly advantageous for functions of the telephone socket type or dual USB connection system, for example.
    [0137]
    [0138] In another variant embodiment, the opening of the key and the outer contour of the covering have substantially circular shapes.
    [0139]
    [0140] This variant is advantageous for functions such as simple connections such as an RJ45 socket, television, satellite, etc.
    [0141]
    [0142] The person skilled in the art will understand here that other shapes can be contemplated, such as, for example, a square shape or a rectangular shape.
    [0143]
    [0144] Optionally, the frame and the key consist respectively of first and second assembly means able to cooperate together for a removable assembly of the key on the plate.
    [0145]
    [0146] In a variant, the first and second assembly means are of the male / female type for a removable assembly of the key on the plate by engagement / disengagement.
    [0147] It is possible, for example, to provide elements of the type of retaining lugs / grooves of a complementary shape suitable for accommodating the fastening lugs. The person skilled in the art will understand here that it is a possible assembly variant among many others.
    [0148] The electrical mechanism according to the present invention thus includes a key configured to be placed on the outer face of the mechanism. A latching / unlocking mechanism is located between the inner face of the key and the outer face of the frame for a removable fastening of the corresponding key.
    [0149]
    [0150] In one embodiment, the mechanism and the frame are monobloc.
    [0151]
    [0152] In another embodiment, on the contrary, the mechanism and the frame are two independent pieces.
    [0153]
    [0154] Advantageously, the lining comprises a projection able to come to stay at least partially in the opening of the key during the fixing of the corresponding key to the frame.
    [0155]
    [0156] Thus, the object of the present invention, by its various functional and structural aspects that have been described above and by its specific geometry, allows to converge the forms of keys and thus reduce the number of molds needed to cover all the keys of the same range of mechanism.
    [0157]
    [0158] DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
    [0159]
    [0160] Other features and advantages of the present invention stand out from the following description, based on the attached figures that illustrate different embodiments without limitation and in which:
    [0161]
    [0162] - Figure 1 represents a schematic perspective view of an electrical mechanism that performs a function of type RJ45 jack; Figure 2 represents a schematic perspective view of a frame according to an embodiment adapted for the frame and mechanism assembly illustrated below in the figures.
    [0163] - Figures 3A and 3B represent respective perspective schematic views respectively of a frame in which a mechanism is mounted that performs a function of type RJ45 socket according to figure 1 and of the associated key.
    [0164] - Figure 4 represents a schematic perspective view of an electrical mechanism that performs a "dual USB charger" connection function.
    [0165] - Figures 5A and 5B represent respective perspective schematic views respectively of a frame in which a mechanism is mounted that performs a connection function "dual USB charger" according to Figure 4 and the associated key.
    [0166] - Figure 6 represents a schematic perspective view of an electrical mechanism that performs a telephone jack type function.
    [0167] - Figures 7A and 7B represent respective perspective schematic views respectively of a frame in which a mechanism is mounted that performs a telephone jack type function according to figure 6 and of the associated key. - Figures 8A and 8B represent respective schematic views in perspective respectively of a frame in which a mechanism is mounted that performs a function of type automatic breaker and the associated key.
    [0168] - Figures 9A and 9B represent respective perspective schematic views respectively of a frame in which a mechanism is mounted that performs a connector type function for television antenna and the associated key.
    [0169] - Figures 10A and 10B represent respective perspective schematic views respectively of a frame in which a mechanism is mounted that performs an audio output type function for a HiFi speaker and the associated key. - Figures 11A and 11B represent respective perspective schematic views respectively of a frame in which a mechanism is mounted that performs a function of type switch with three positions for example for the up / down / stop control of blinds and the associated key .
    [0170] - Figures 12A and 12B represent respective perspective schematic views respectively of a frame in which a mechanism that performs a function of cable exit type and associated key is mounted.
    [0171] - Figures 13A and 13B represent respective perspective schematic views respectively of a frame in which a mechanism is mounted that performs a shutter type function and the associated key.
    [0172]
    [0173] PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
    [0174] Next, an electrical mechanism according to different embodiments of the invention is described based on FIGS. 1 to 13A-13B together.
    [0175]
    [0176] It is to be noted here that in the following description the same references are used to describe the identical or similar characteristics according to the various embodiments.
    [0177]
    [0178] As a reminder, converging the keys to reduce the number of manufacturing molds and thus reduce production costs is one of the objectives of the present invention.
    [0179]
    [0180] In the same way, reducing the number of pieces in the same range in order to enrich the offer in store and to facilitate the customer's choice is another objective of the present invention.
    [0181]
    [0182] Therefore, the present invention has for its object the design of a range of electrical mechanisms whose geometry and configuration allow the convergence of the pieces and especially of the keys.
    [0183] In effect, the Applicant observed that, as explained above, there are as many keys today as there are functions for an electrical mechanism.
    [0184]
    [0185] To achieve the different objectives above, the concept underlying the present invention is to propose the design of a key provided with an opening whose geometry does not depend on the function performed by the mechanism.
    [0186]
    [0187] More particularly, in the various embodiments described here and illustrated in FIGS. 3A, 5A and 7A to 13A, there is an electrical mechanism (100) consisting of a frame (10) in which it is mounted in solidarity a mechanism (20).
    [0188]
    [0189] The person skilled in the art will understand here that the frame (10) and the mechanism (20) can form a monobloc assembly. Alternatively, it can be two separate pieces.
    [0190]
    [0191] In the example of FIGS. 1 and 3A-3B, the mechanism (20) includes functional means configured for a computer connector of the RJ45 type.
    [0192]
    [0193] In the example of Figures 4 and 5A-5B, the mechanism (20) includes functional means configured for a dual USB charger type connection function.
    [0194]
    [0195] In the example of Figures 6 and 7A-7B, the mechanism (20) includes functional means configured for a telephone jack-type connection function.
    [0196]
    [0197] In the example of Figure 8A, the mechanism (20) includes functional means configured for a control function of the automatic circuit breaker type.
    [0198]
    [0199] In the example of Figure 9A, the mechanism (20) includes functional means configured for a socket-type connection function for the connection of a television antenna (not shown).
    [0200]
    [0201] In the example of Figure 10A, the mechanism (20) includes functional means configured for a speaker cable or baffle connector type connection function (not shown).
    [0202]
    [0203] In the example of Figure 11A, the mechanism (20) includes functional means configured for a control function of the switch or push-button type with three positions for the up / down / stop control of a blind motor (not shown).
    [0204]
    [0205] In the example of Figure 12A, the mechanism (20) includes functional means configured for a cable exit type function.
    [0206] In the example of Figure 13A, the mechanism (20) includes functional means configured for a shutter type function.
    [0207]
    [0208] The person skilled in the art will understand here that other functional means can be contemplated within the framework of the present invention to perform other functions.
    [0209]
    [0210] It is to be remembered here that the examples of functional means that have been described above are present only by way of illustration and that they do not have any limiting character.
    [0211]
    [0212] In the example described here, an electric mechanism (100) is designed to include a key opening (30) whose shape no longer depends on the function performed by the mechanism (20).
    [0213]
    [0214] Indeed, as recalled in the state of the art, there are currently as many keys with the existing solutions as there are mechanisms. This multiplicity of keys comes from the dependence that exists between the shape of the keys and the form of the mechanisms.
    [0215]
    [0216] The independence pursued within the framework of the present invention between the shape of the opening (31) of the key (30) and the function of the mechanism (20) makes it possible to significantly reduce the number of molds required to cover all the keys of the same range for example to one or two types of molds.
    [0217]
    [0218] In the example of Figure 3B, the outline (31a) of the opening (31) of the key (30) is circular in shape. This key (30) is suitable for covering the mechanism assembly (20) and frame (10) illustrated in Figure 3A.
    [0219]
    [0220] As can be seen in figures 8B-9B and 10B, this same key (30) having an opening (31) with a contour (31a) of circular shape also allows to fulfill its function for the mechanisms (20) and frame ( 10) illustrated in Figures 8A-9A and 10a
    [0221]
    [0222] In the example of FIG. 5B, the contour (31a) of the opening (31) of the key (30) is oblong in shape. This key (30) is suitable for covering the mechanism assembly (20) and frame (10) illustrated in Figure 5A.
    [0223]
    [0224] As can be seen in figures 7B-11B-12B and 13B, this same key (30) having an opening (31) with an oblong-shaped contour (31a) also makes it possible to fulfill its function for the mechanism (20) assemblies and frame (10) illustrated in Figures 7B-11B-12B and 13B.
    [0225] In these examples, there are only two types of keys to cover all the described mechanisms. Of course it is an example among many others.
    [0226]
    [0227] This convergence of the keys is characteristic of the present invention.
    [0228]
    [0229] The person skilled in the art will understand here that other shapes for the opening (31) of the key (30) can be envisaged, for example a square shape or a rectangular shape.
    [0230]
    [0231] In the various examples described herein, the mechanism (20) according to the present invention consists of a functional element (21) that is apparent in the frame (10).
    [0232]
    [0233] In the various embodiments described here, this functional element (21) protrudes with respect to the plane defined by the frame (10).
    [0234]
    [0235] In the various examples described herein, the apparent functional element (21) is configured to perform the function. In other words, the apparent functional element (21) thus carries the functional means to perform the function.
    [0236]
    [0237] This convergence allows having an opening (31) of the key (30) whose shape of the contour is random with respect to the function of the mechanism.
    [0238]
    [0239] As explained above, for example in Figures 4 / 5B, 6 / 7B and 11B to 13B the use of the same key (30) provided with an opening (31) having an oblong shape (30a) is taken up again. for different functions.
    [0240] Correlatively, for example in Figures 1, 3B and 8B to 10B, the use of the same key (30) provided with an opening (31) having a contour (30a) of circular shape for different functions is taken up again.
    [0241]
    [0242] To enable this convergence of keys whatever the function of the mechanism, the present invention provides for the design of a coating (22), characteristic of the present invention.
    [0243]
    [0244] This liner (22) is also apparent in the frame (10).
    [0245]
    [0246] In the various examples described herein, the lining (22) protrudes with respect to the plane defined by the frame (10).
    [0247]
    [0248] In these examples, the coating (22) presents, in addition:
    [0249] - an inner contour (22a) whose shape is complementary to the shape of the outer contour (21a) of the functional element (21) in order to surround the functional element (21), and - an outer contour (22b) whose shape is complementary to the shape of the contour (31a) of the opening (31).
    [0250] Thanks to the geometry of this covering (22) surrounding the functional element (21) and having an outer contour (22b) whose geometry is complementary to the geometry of the opening (31) of the key (30), the outer contour ( 22b) of the covering (22) comes to match perfectly with the contour (31a) of the opening (31) of the key (30) when the key (30) is fixed to the frame (10) (see figures 1,4 and 6). ).
    [0251] In an alternative embodiment of the present invention not illustrated here, a person skilled in the art can also provide a coating 22 having a geometry that covers at least the geometry defined by the contour (31a) of the opening (31) with so that, during the fixing of the key (30) to the plate (10), the covering (22) covers the opening (31) of the key (30) and is apparent through it.
    [0252]
    [0253] In this variant, it is understood that the surface defined by the outer contour (22b) of the covering (22) is greater than or equal to the surface defined by the contour (31a) of the opening (31).
    [0254]
    [0255] In this variant, the effect pursued remains the same: the user can use the same key (30) to cover mechanisms that perform different functions.
    [0256]
    [0257] The covering (22) according to the present invention which is interposed between the function of the mechanism (20) and the key (30) thus has a geometry and a configuration that make it possible to design keys whose opening shape (31) is independent of the function performed, which allows having a key adapted to several types of mechanisms.
    [0258]
    [0259] In the example described here, a key (30) with an oblong opening (31) as illustrated in Figures 5B, 7B and 11B to 13B allows to integrate, in particular, functions such as double USB charger, cable outlet , shutter, double audio output, HDMI connector, VGA connector, TV-Sat-Radio sockets, telephone, light dimmer, blinds control, VMC button, cord switch, elongated switch and such, and a key (30) with an opening (31) of circular shape as illustrated in figures 3B and 8B to 10B allows to integrate, in particular, functions such as TV jack, satellite jack, RJ11 jack, RJ45 jack, simple audio output, automatic switch, regulator rotating light, toggle switch and such.
    [0260]
    [0261] In the example described here, these two unique keys allow all the needs of the range to be met alone. Therefore, for the customer the choice in store is simplified.
    [0262]
    [0263] The range of electrical mechanisms that integrate the features of the invention thus gains legibility, which encourages the customer to choose this range instead of another.
    [0264] In the example described here, there is also provided a frame (40) that comes to be placed in the frame (10) thanks to fixing means (not shown here).
    [0265]
    [0266] As illustrated in Figure 2, this frame (40) has an opening (41) whose outline (41a) has a shape complementary to the shape of the outer contour (30a) of the key (30).
    [0267]
    [0268] As illustrated in figures 1, 4 and 6 and for greater aesthetics, the planes defined respectively by the outer faces of the functional element (21), the covering (22), the key (30) and the frame (40) are coplanar
    [0269]
    [0270] In the various embodiments described herein, the lining (22) consists of a projection (22c) which is at least partially received in the opening (31) of the key (30) during the fixing of the key ( 30) to the frame (10).
    [0271]
    [0272] Finally, in the various examples described here, first assembly means (11) and second assembly means (32) are provided which are able to cooperate together for a removable assembly of the key (30) in the plate (10).
    [0273]
    [0274] As illustrated in Figures 3A-3B, 5A-5B and 7A-7B to 13A-13B, these assembly means (11) and (32) can be of the male / female type for a removable assembly of the key (30) on the plate (10) by hooking / unhooking.
    [0275]
    [0276] In these examples, the first assembly means (11) consist of perforations formed in the frame (10), sensibly in the four corners of the plate (10). These perforations are provided to receive fastening tabs corresponding to the second assembly means (32).
    [0277]
    [0278] The person skilled in the art will understand here that other modes of assembly can be contemplated within the framework of the present invention.
    [0279]
    [0280] Thanks to the comparative study of the dimensional requirements of the set of functions available for a mechanism, it was possible within the framework of the present invention to converge the pieces and especially the keys in order to remain with only some relevant geometries and dimensions.
    [0281]
    [0282] It should be noted that in the example of FIGS. 8A and 11A, the presence of the coating 22 is not necessary. The key (22) is already adapted to the dimensions and shape of the apparent functional element (21).
    [0283] Therefore, in the example described here, the present invention, thanks in particular to the covering 22 which is interposed between the functional element and the contour of the key and having a specific geometry and configuration, allows the dimensions to converge from the different keys to a single key of oblong shape or to a single key of circular shape (or any other variant of form: for example square or rectangular), able to adapt both in the mechanisms with coating as in the mechanisms without coating.
    [0284]
    [0285] The present invention, thanks to this specific geometry and to this configuration, allows to reduce the number of keys in the same range.
    [0286]
    [0287] Thus, in view of the large number of functions, it is possible, thanks to the present invention, to offer keys in numerous colors without having to manage too many references.
    [0288]
    [0289] Indeed, some ranges currently provide more than about twenty colors, which represents more than 500 references to be managed only for the keys.
    [0290]
    [0291] With the present invention, the number of references for the keys is divided by five while preserving the set of application and personalization possibilities at the same time.
    [0292]
    [0293] This represents very important bets for both industrialization and massification, the price per unit, logistics, merchandising, ease of understanding of the offer for users, or also the management of stocks.
    [0294] The risk of confusing different keys is also limited, the rationalization allowing having only keys with very different geometries.
    [0295]
    [0296] The communication regarding the key and function pairing can be facilitated by making it possible to use pictograms instead of texts (potentially written in numerous languages) which can guide the client considerably in his choice during the act of purchase.
    [0297]
    [0298] It should be noted that this detailed description refers to different particular embodiments of the present invention and that this description is not limiting with respect to the invention but quite the opposite since it aims to suppress any eventual inaccuracy or any misinterpretation of the invention. the claims that follow.
    [0299]
    [0300] It should also be noted that the references indicated in parentheses in the claims that follow do not have any limiting character; These references have the sole objective of improving the intelligibility and understanding of the claims that follow, as well as the scope of the protection sought.
    权利要求:
    Claims (10)
    [1]
    1. CONVERGENCE OF THE KEYS FOR ELECTRICAL MECHANISM, constituted by an electrical mechanism (100) consisting of:
    - a frame (10),
    - a mechanism (20) mounted integrally in the corresponding electric frame (10) and that includes a functional element (21) apparent in the frame (10) and that performs a certain function, and a key (30) apt to be fixed to the corresponding frame (10) and having an opening (31) configured for access to the functional element (21) when the corresponding key (30) is fixed to the corresponding frame (10), characterized by what the corresponding opening (31) presents an outline (31a) whose shape is random with respect to the shape of the outer contour (21a) of the functional element (21), and whereby the mechanism (20) consists of an apparent covering (22) in the corresponding frame (10) ) and that presents:
    An inner contour (22a) whose shape is complementary to the shape of the outer contour (21a) of the corresponding functional element (21) in order to surround the corresponding functional element (21).
    A geometry that covers at least the geometry defined by the contour (31a) of the corresponding opening (31) in order that, during the fixing of the key (30) to the corresponding plate (10), the covering (22) ) cover the opening (31) of the corresponding key (30) and be apparent through it.
    [2]
    2. CONVERGENCE OF THE KEYS FOR ELECTRICAL MECHANISM, according to claim 1, characterized in that the functional element (21) and / or the coating (22) protrude with respect to the corresponding frame (10).
    [3]
    3. CONVERGENCE OF THE KEYS FOR ELECTRIC MECHANISM, according to claim 2, characterized in that, during the fixing of the key (30) to the corresponding frame (10), the planes defined respectively by the outer faces of the key (30) and of the corresponding functional element (21) and / or of the corresponding covering (22) are coplanar.
    [4]
    4. CONVERGENCE OF THE KEYS FOR ELECTRICAL MECHANISM, according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the covering (22) has an outer contour (22b) whose shape is complementary to the shape of the contour (31a) of the corresponding opening ( 31), so that, during the fixing of the key (30) to the corresponding frame (10), the contour (31) of the opening (31) of the corresponding key (30) comes to marry the outer contour (22b) ) of the corresponding coating (22).
    [5]
    5. CONVERGENCE OF THE KEYS FOR ELECTRICAL MECHANISM, according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it consists of a frame (40) having an opening (41) whose outline (41a) has a shape complementary to the shape of the contour outside (30a) of the corresponding key (30) so that, during the fixing of the corresponding frame (40) to the corresponding frame (10), the outline (41a) of the opening (41) of the corresponding frame (40) comes to match the outer contour (30a) of the corresponding key (30).
    [6]
    6. CONVERGENCE OF THE KEYS FOR ELECTRICAL MECHANISM, according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the functional element (21) includes functional means configured to perform:
    or a connection system function, or
    or a cable exit function, or
    or a command function, or
    or a shutter function.
    [7]
    7. CONVERGENCE OF THE KEYS FOR ELECTRIC MECHANISM, according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the contour (31a) of the corresponding opening (31) has a shape substantially:
    or oblong, or
    or circular, or
    or square, or
    or rectangular.
    [8]
    8. CONVERGENCE OF THE KEYS FOR ELECTRIC MECHANISM, according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the corresponding frame (10) and the corresponding key (30) consist respectively of first (11) and second (32) means of Assembly able to cooperate together for a removable assembly of the corresponding key (30) in the corresponding plate (10).
    [9]
    9. CONVERGENCE OF THE KEYS FOR ELECTRICAL MECHANISM, according to claim 8, characterized in that the first (11) and second (32) assembly means are of the male / female type for a removable assembly of the corresponding key (30) in the corresponding plate (10) by hooking / unhooking.
    [10]
    10. CONVERGENCE OF THE KEYS FOR ELECTRICAL MECHANISM, according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the covering (22) consists of a projection (22c) able to come to stay at least partially in the opening (31) of the corresponding key (30) during the fixing of the corresponding key (30) to the frame (10).
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    FR2939272B1|2008-12-02|2011-03-18|Legrand France|CLADDING PLATE FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT|
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