Ac powered remote devices
AssigneePass & Seymour, Inc.
InventorsJoshua Ryan, Frederick Duffy
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Abstract
The described technology pertains to an electrical wiring device, such as a smart switch or dimmer, powered by AC mains for wireless control of electrical loads. The device includes a power supply circuit on a first PCB that converts AC to DC, and an RF switch circuit on a second PCB enabling wireless communication. An actuator facilitates the initiation of wireless commands. A divider physically separates live-voltage components to improve user safety. The device removes the need for battery maintenance, supports uninterrupted operation, and is applicable in residential, commercial, and hospitality settings.
Claims17
An electrical wiring device for installation within a electrical wall box, the device comprising:
- a power supply circuit disposed on a first printed circuit board, the power supply circuit being connected to AC mains and outputting a DC power signal, wherein the first printed circuit board is positioned within a backbody of the electrical wiring device;
- an RF switch circuit for providing wireless commands to a smart device disposed on a second printed circuit board, the RF switch circuit being powered by the DC power signal;
- an actuator in mechanical communication with the RF switch circuit to initiate wireless control of a remote electrical load;
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- a divider interposed between the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board, the divider being configured to physically isolate live-voltage components of the first printed circuit board and to prevent user contact therewith upon removal of a front cover of the electrical wiring device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.