公开(公告)号：US20070272532A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-29

申请号：US11750832

申请日：2007-05-18

Applicant: Michael W. Pessina ,  Walter S. Zaharchuk ,  Jon M. Keagy ,  Andrew R. Wakefield ,  Louis G. Rollo ,  Greg Edward Sloan

Inventor： Michael W. Pessina ,  Walter S. Zaharchuk ,  Jon M. Keagy ,  Andrew R. Wakefield ,  Louis G. Rollo ,  Greg Edward Sloan

IPC: H01H13/04

CPC classification number: H02G3/14 ,  H01H3/0213

Abstract: The present invention provides a means for easily ganging together a traditional-style dimmer switch and a designer-style dimmer switch in a multi-gang designer-style faceplate. Specifically, a faceplate adapter for a load control device according to the present invention comprises a front surface, an adapter opening in the front surface, and an attachment post. The front surface defines a first area substantially the same size as a faceplate opening of a designer-style faceplate. The adapter opening defines a second area substantially the same size as a faceplate opening of a traditional-style faceplate. The attachment post allows the adapter to be secured to the load control device.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于将传统风格的调光开关和设计师式调光器开关组合在一起的多组设计者风格的面板中的方法。 具体地，根据本发明的用于负载控制装置的面板适配器包括前表面，前表面中的适配器开口和附接柱。 前表面限定了与设计者式面板的面板开口基本相同的尺寸的第一区域。 适配器开口限定与传统式面板的面板开口基本上相同的尺寸的第二区域。 连接柱允许适配器固定到负载控制装置。

公开(公告)号：US07837344B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-23

申请号：US11724919

申请日：2007-03-16

Applicant: Gregory S. Altonen ,  Samuel F. Chambers ,  Eric Johnathan Mace ,  Matthew J. Ochs ,  Louis G. Rollo

Inventor： Gregory S. Altonen ,  Samuel F. Chambers ,  Eric Johnathan Mace ,  Matthew J. Ochs ,  Louis G. Rollo

IPC: F21V8/00 ,  H01H9/18

CPC classification number: H05B39/044 ,  G02B6/0001 ,  G02B6/0068 ,  H01H3/0213 ,  H01H13/023 ,  H01H15/102 ,  H01H2013/026 ,  Y02B20/146

Abstract: A load control device, for controlling the amount of power delivered to a electrical load from an AC power source, comprises a user interface adapted to be received in an opening of a traditional-style faceplate and providing a plurality of functionalities on a single control button. A transitory actuation of the control button controls the power delivered to the load. Pulling the control button away from the load control device actuates an air-gap switch to provide an air-gap break in the electrical connection between the source and the load. A linear array of status indicators is provided on a front surface of the control button and displays a visual representation of the amount of power being delivered to the load. A plurality of light pipes are provided inside the control button to conduct the light from a plurality of light-emitting diodes to the front surface of the control button.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制从AC电源传递到电负载的功率量的负载控制装置包括适于被接收在传统风格面板的开口中并且在单个控制按钮上提供多个功能的用户界面 。 控制按钮的暂时致动控制输送到负载的功率。 将控制按钮远离负载控制装置驱动气隙开关，以在源极和负载之间的电连接中提供气隙断裂。 在控制按钮的前表面上提供状态指示器的线性阵列，并显示正在传送给负载的功率量的可视化表示。 多个光管设置在控制按钮内部，以将来自多个发光二极管的光传导到控制按钮的前表面。