TWI610504B - Electrical connector, system and method - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses an electrical connector that allows a load or a power outlet to be converted into a controllable load or a controllable outlet. The electrical connector has a first terminal, a first insulation removal connector (IDC), and an access point. In one feature, the access point can be replaced with a control module such that a load or socket connected to the electrical connector can be controlled. It also describes a series of controller modules that enable it to perform control based on various protocols including C-BUS, Zigbee, and Wi-Fi. It also describes an electrical outlet using the electrical connector and a method of converting a load into a controllable load.

Description

System and method for electrical connectors

This application relates to insulation displacement connectors and their use on building control systems.

【priority】

The present application claims the following priority: The priority of the present application is as follows: Australian Provisional Patent Application No. 2013901849, entitled "Lamp Holder, Connector, System and Method", filed on May 23, 2013. And the Australian Provisional Patent Application No. 2013901849, entitled "Electrical Connector System and Method", filed on May 23, 2013.

The contents of each of the above applications are incorporated herein by reference.

[Included in the reference]

This application is incorporated by reference in the following publication: Australian Patent No. 784652, issued on May 22, 2002, entitled "Electrical Connector with Power Socket"; PCT/AU03/00365, entitled "Improved Tuning Optical circuit configuration"; PCT/AU03/00366, entitled "Dimmer circuit with improved inductive load"; PCT/AU03/00364, entitled "Dimmer circuit with improved pulse control"; PCT/AU2006/001883, entitled "Current Zero Interval Detector in Dimmer Circuits"; PCT/AU2006/001882, entitled "Load Detector for Dimmers"; PCT/AU2006/001881 Named "Universal Dimmer"; PCT/AU2008/001398, entitled "Improved Startup Detector in Dimmer Circuits"; PCT/AU2008/001399, entitled "Dimming with Overcurrent Detection" PCT/AU2008/001400, entitled "Overcurrent Protection in Dimmer Circuits"; and Australian Provisional Patent Application No. 2011904151, entitled "Dimmable Light Emitting Diode Loads with Winding Currents" driver".

This application has a joint Australian patent application filed under the name "lamp holder, connector, system and method".

The entire contents of each of the above cases are hereby incorporated by reference.

The control of the device, especially in domestic, commercial or industrial building environments, is becoming more and more demanding and widespread. More devices, known as "smart devices," are available that can be connected to a control network and controlled at the near or far end through the network.

These devices include lighting, fans, heating and cooling devices and systems, entertainment systems, and energy control systems.

A number of control agreements and systems exist that enable a variety of different devices to be controlled in a building environment. Related examples include C-BUS, BACNET, and DALI. Control devices such as dimming circuits (or "dimmers") are also used in conjunction with such agreements to control electrical loads, such as lighting products, which include incandescent lamps, light emitting diodes (light emitting diodes) Diode; LED) and compact fluorescent light (CFL).

When installing this control system, the vast majority of installation costs are based on re-mating existing wiring configurations.

According to a feature, an electrical connector is provided, comprising: a first terminal; a first insulation removal connector for removing insulation surrounding a first conductor of a conductor; and an access point, configuration Between the first terminal and the first insulation removal connector.

In an embodiment, the first terminal is a working terminal.

In one embodiment, the access point includes a first connection point electrically connected to one of the first terminals and a second connection point electrically connected to one of the first insulation removal connectors.

In one embodiment, the electrical connector further includes a removable conductive connection between the first connection point and the second connection point.

In an embodiment, the electrical connector further includes a switch connected between the first connection point and the second connection point.

In one embodiment, the electrical connector further includes a switch controller for controlling the switch.

In one embodiment, the switch and the switch controller are provided through a connector module.

In one embodiment, the connector module is a C-BUS connector module.

In one embodiment, the connector module is a dimmer circuit module.

In one embodiment, the connector module is a Zigbee connector module.

In one embodiment, the connector module is a Wi-Fi connector module.

In one embodiment, the electrical connector further includes a neutral terminal for connecting to a corresponding neutral line of the one of the electrical conductors via a corresponding second insulation removal connector.

In one embodiment, the electrical connector further includes an earth terminal for connecting to a corresponding ground line of the one of the electrical conductors via a corresponding third insulation removal connector.

In one embodiment, the electrical connector is a plug socket.

In one embodiment, the electrical connector is a junction box.

According to a second feature, an electrical socket is provided, comprising: a first terminal electrically connected to a first socket component to receive a first insertion component; and a first insulation removal connector for removing the surround An insulation of one of the first conductors of the electrical conductor; and an access point disposed between the first terminal and the first insulation removal connector.

In an embodiment, the first terminal is a working terminal.

In one embodiment, the access point includes a first connection point electrically connected to one of the first terminals and a second connection point electrically connected to one of the first insulation removal connectors.

In one embodiment, the electrical connector further includes a removable conductive connection between the first connection point and the second connection point.

In an embodiment, the electrical connector further includes a switch connected to the first Between the connection point and the second connection point.

In one embodiment, the electrical connector further includes a switch controller for controlling the switch.

In one embodiment, the switch and the switch controller are provided through a connector module.

In one embodiment, the connector module is a C-BUS connector module.

In one embodiment, the connector module is a dimmer circuit module.

In one embodiment, the connector module is a Zigbee connector module.

In one embodiment, the connector module is a Wi-Fi connector module.

In one embodiment, the electrical connector further includes a neutral terminal for connecting to a corresponding neutral line of the one of the electrical conductors via a corresponding second insulation removal connector.

In one embodiment, the electrical connector further includes a grounding terminal for connecting to a corresponding grounding line of the one of the electrical conductors via a corresponding third insulating removal connector.

According to a third feature, an electrical configuration is provided, comprising: an electrical connector including a first terminal, a first insulation removal connector, and an access point disposed on the first terminal and the first insulation Removing the connector; and an electrical conductor comprising at least one switching line electrically contacting the first conductive removal connector.

In an embodiment, the access point includes a first connection point connected to one of the first terminals and a second connection point connected to one of the first insulation removal elements.

In one embodiment, the electrical configuration further includes a removable conductive connection between the first connection point and the second connection point.

In one embodiment, the electrical configuration further includes a switch coupled between the first connection point and the second connection point.

In one embodiment, the electrical configuration further includes a connector module including the switch and a control circuit for controlling the switch.

In one embodiment, the connector module is a C-BUS connector module.

In one embodiment, the connector module is a dimming circuit module.

In one embodiment, the connector module is a Zigbee connector module.

In one embodiment, the connector module is a Wi-Fi connector module.

In one embodiment, the electrical configuration further includes a neutral terminal for connecting to a corresponding neutral line of the one of the electrical conductors via a corresponding second insulation removal connector.

In one embodiment, the electrical configuration further includes a ground terminal for connecting to a corresponding ground line of the one of the electrical conductors via a corresponding third insulation removal connector.

According to a fourth feature, a method of converting a load into a controllable load is provided, the method comprising: placing a first conductor connected to the load to contact one of the electrical connectors, a first insulation removal connector The electrical connector includes a first terminal and an access point disposed between the first terminal and the first insulation removal connector; and applying a force to the first insulation removal connector to remove the surrounding The conductor is insulated to electrically contact the first conductor.

In one embodiment, the method further includes connecting a switch to the access point to provide a control signal to the load through the first conductor of the electrical conductor.

In an embodiment, the access point includes a first one connected to the first terminal a connection point and a second connection point connected to the first insulation removal connector, and the step of connecting the connector module includes connecting a first terminal of the connector module to the first connection point and A second terminal of one of the connector modules is coupled to the second connection point.

In one embodiment, the method further includes connecting the connector module to a control interface to enable a user to control the connector module.

According to a fifth feature, a method for providing a controllable power outlet is provided, the controllable power outlet including a first terminal for connecting to a controllable load, the method comprising: shifting a first insulation through an access point a connector connected to the first terminal; a first conductor connected to a power source disposed to contact the first insulation removal connector; and a force applied to the insulation removal connector to cause the insulation to remove the connector The insulation surrounding the first conductor is removed.

In one embodiment, the method further includes connecting a connector module to the access point.

In one embodiment, the access point includes a first connection point connected to one of the first terminals and a second connection point connected to the first insulation removal connector, and the connection is connected to the connector module The step of connecting the first terminal of one of the connector modules to the first connection point and the second terminal of one of the connector modules to the second connection point.

In one embodiment, the method further includes connecting the connector module to a control interface to enable a user to control the connector module.

According to a sixth feature, it proposes a modification to connect a plurality of loads to a power supply. There is a method of wiring configuration, the method comprising: performing the foregoing method according to the fifth feature for at least one of the plurality of connected loads.

According to a seventh feature, a building is constructed which utilizes the aforementioned method according to the sixth feature.

According to an eighth feature, a connector module for connecting to an electrical connector according to the first feature is provided, the connector module comprising: a functional circuit for performing a function of the connector module; And at least one connector electrically connected to the functional circuit to electrically connect to the access point of the electrical connector.

In one embodiment, the first contactor and the second contactor are electrically connected to the first connection point and the second connection point of the electrical connector.

In one embodiment, the connector module further includes a third contactor electrically connected to one of the neutral terminals of the electrical connector.

100‧‧‧Electrical connector

100'‧‧‧second power socket

101‧‧‧ Shell

102‧‧‧Base

102a‧‧‧ Ribs

103‧‧‧ socket components

104‧‧‧ socket components

105‧‧‧ socket components

106‧‧‧Opening

107‧‧‧Extension

108‧‧‧ top surface of the outer casing

110, 110'‧‧‧ first terminal

111‧‧‧second terminal

112‧‧‧ third terminal

120‧‧‧First insulation removal connector

121‧‧‧Second insulation removal connector

122‧‧‧ Third insulation removal connector

130‧‧‧ access point

131‧‧‧First connection point

132‧‧‧second connection point

133‧‧‧ third connection point

134‧‧‧External switch

135‧‧‧current source

136‧‧‧Adder

137‧‧‧Operational Amplifier

138‧‧‧Multiplier

141‧‧‧First conductive connection

142‧‧‧Second conductive connection

143‧‧‧ Third conductive connection

144‧‧‧fourth conductive link

145‧‧‧ fifth conductive link

146‧‧‧ wiring

147‧‧‧Connecting conductor

150‧‧‧Removable conductive links

151‧‧‧Contactor

152‧‧‧Contactor

160‧‧‧ switch

170‧‧‧Switch controller

180‧‧‧Connector Module

181‧‧‧Printed circuit board

182‧‧‧Contactor

183‧‧‧Contactor

184‧‧‧Contactor

185‧‧‧current transformer toroidal coil

186‧‧‧Antenna

300‧‧‧Electrical conductor

300'‧‧‧Second conductor

301‧‧‧ outer insulation

310, 310'‧‧‧ first conductor

311, 311 '‧‧‧ second conductor

312, 312 '‧‧‧ third conductor

340‧‧‧Insulation

400‧‧‧First screw terminal

401‧‧‧Second screw terminal

402‧‧‧third spiral terminal

403‧‧‧fourth screw terminal

404‧‧‧ fifth screw terminal

405‧‧‧ sixth screw terminal

500‧‧‧Residential

501-513‧‧‧Room/Space

600, 600', 600", 600'''‧‧‧ electrical load / lighting

650‧‧‧user switch

1 shows an embodiment of the electrical connector described herein; FIG. 2 shows another embodiment of the electrical connector described herein; FIG. 3 shows an implementation of the electrical connector of FIG. 2 with a removable connection Figure 4 shows an embodiment of the electrical connector of Figure 2 with a switch; Figure 5 shows an embodiment of the electrical connector of Figure 4 with a switch controller; Figure 6 shows a connector module The switch of the switch and the switch controller provided in Figure 5 Figure 1 shows the electrical connector of Figure 1 having two terminals; Figure 8 shows the electrical connector of Figure 1 having three terminals; Figure 9 shows the electrical connector of Figure 1 connected to an electrical conductor; Figure 10 shows the electrical connector of Figure 2 connected to an electrical conductor; Figure 11 shows the electrical connector of Figure 6 connected to a conductor; Figure 12 shows the electrical connector of Figure 7 connected to an electrical conductor; Figure 13 shows Figure 8 The electrical connector is connected to an electrical conductor; FIG. 14A shows an embodiment of the electrical connector of FIG. 1, wherein the access point is provided as a single connector; and FIG. 14B shows the other of the electrical connector of FIG. An embodiment wherein the access point is provided as a single connector using a current source; Figure 14C shows another embodiment of the electrical connector of Figure 1, wherein the access point is provided for use as a summation Figure 1D shows another embodiment of the electrical connector of Figure 1, wherein the access point is provided as a single connector using an operational amplifier; Figure 14E Another embodiment of the electrical connector of FIG. 1 is shown wherein the access point is provided for use as a ride Figure 1A shows an embodiment of an electrical connector connected to an electrical conductor; Figure 15B shows an electrical wiring equivalent configuration of Figure 15A; Figure 16A shows a removable electrically conductive connection Another embodiment of the electrical connector of Figure 15A; Figure 16B shows an electrical wiring equivalent configuration of Figure 16A; Figure 17 shows an embodiment of an electrical connector configured as a socket connector; Figure 18 shows the bottom side of the socket connector of Figure 17 with the base in the open position; Figure 19 shows the conductor of Figure 18 in contact with the respective IDC. Figure 20 shows the pedestal closed socket connector; Figure 21 shows the terminal forming the socket connector of Figure 17, IDC, the connected conductive member; Figure 22A shows the electrical configuration of Figure 20, the socket is connected Figure 22B shows a schematic diagram of one of the configurations of Figure 22A; Figure 23A shows the configuration of Figure 22A with switches; Figure 23B shows a schematic of electrical wiring for the configuration of Figure 23A; Figure 24A shows a C- Figure 24B shows a configuration of one of the configurations of Figure 24A; Figure 25A shows the configuration of Figure 22A with a C-BUS dimmer connector module; Figure 25B shows Figure 25A. FIG. 26A shows a configuration of FIG. 22A having a radio control connector module; FIG. 26B shows an electrical wiring diagram of one of the configurations of FIG. 26A; and FIG. 27 shows an electrical connection in the form of a junction box. Another embodiment of the apparatus; Fig. 28 shows the junction box of Fig. 27, wherein the outer casing is shown as transparent to reveal the internal connection; Fig. 29 shows the conductive member of the junction box of Fig. 28; and Fig. 30A shows the connection of the junction box of Fig. 28. An exploded view; FIG. 30B shows a schematic diagram of electrical wiring of one of the configurations of FIG. 30A; FIG. 31 shows a junction box having a switch module; Figure 32 shows a junction box having a C-BUS connector module; Figure 33A shows a connector module in the form of a current sensor and a reporter for use with any of the electrical connectors described herein. Figure 34B shows a perspective view of one of the connector modules of Figure 33A; Figure 34A shows one of the connector modules in the form of a Zigbee radio controlled single-channel relay module for use with any of the electrical connectors described herein. Figure 34B shows a perspective view of one of the connector modules of Figure 34A; Figure 35A shows a top view of one of the connectors in the form of a dimmer module with a single channel relay for dimming And the MOSFET is used in conjunction with any of the electrical connectors described herein; FIG. 35B shows a perspective view of the connector module of FIG. 35A; FIG. 36A shows a top view of the connector in the form of a single channel relay for the single channel relay For use with any of the electrical connectors described herein; FIG. 36B shows a perspective view of the connector module of FIG. 36A; FIG. 37A shows a top view of the connector module in a removable connection; FIG. 37 A perspective view of one of the connector modules of A; FIG. 38 shows an alternative method of providing a plurality of controllable power outlets; and FIG. 39 shows an exemplary plan view of a home that can be used with one of the various features described herein.

In one of the features described herein, an electrical connector is provided that allows a load or a power outlet to be converted into a controllable load or a controllable power outlet. Figure 1 shows a generalized appearance of an electrical connector 100 in accordance with a feature. The electrical connector 100 shown includes a first Terminal 110, a first insulation removal connector (IDC) 120, and an access point 130. In this embodiment, the first terminal is connected to the access point 130 through the first conductive connection 141, and the first insulation removal connector 120 is connected to the access point 130 via the second conductive connection 142. It should be understood that the first and second electrically conductive connections can be any electrically conductive configuration comprising a wire or a piece of metal. In some embodiments, the first terminal 110, the first conductive link 141, and the access point 130 are provided by a single conductive member, and in some embodiments, the first IDC 120 is provided by a single conductive member. The second conductive bond 142 and the access point 130, but in other embodiments, provide all of the components by a single conductive member.

Therefore, in a broad feature, an electrical connector is provided, comprising a first terminal, a first insulation removal connector for removing insulation surrounding the first conductor of one of the conductors, and a connection The in point is disposed between the first terminal and the first insulation removing connector.

As will be appreciated by those skilled in the relevant art, an Insulation Removal Connector (IDC) is a connector that provides electrical contact with an electrical conductor surrounded by an insulator by cutting or otherwise removing the surrounding electrical conductor. A portion is insulated to cause physical contact with the insulated conductor and thereby provide an electrical connection to the conductor through the insulation removal connector. An example of an application of an IDC is described in Australian Patent No. 784,652, entitled "Electrical Connector with Power Socket," which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.

In one embodiment, the first terminal 110 is a functional terminal. In another embodiment, the first terminal 110 is a neutral terminal.

In an embodiment, the access point 130 includes a first connection point 131 and a second connection point 132. 2 shows an embodiment of an electrical connector 100 in which the first terminal 110 is transparent The first conductive connection 141 is connected to the first connection point 131, and the insulation removal connector 120 is connected to the second connection point 132 through the second conductive connection 142.

In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, it provides a removable conductive bond 150 to effectively short the access point 130 to directly connect the first IDC 120 to the first terminal 110. Since the conductive link 150 is removable, it allows the access point 130 to become usable, as described in further detail below. The provision of the removable conductive link 150 can be made, in one embodiment, to provide flexibility to the user or installer of the electrical connector 100 for what function is required for the electrical connector 100. When the removable conductive link 150 is removed, the electrical connector 100 becomes as shown in FIG.

Figure 4 shows a particular application of one of the embodiments described herein. In this embodiment, the removable conductive link 150 is removed and replaced with a switch 160. This thus provides a switchable electrical connection between the first IDC 120 and the first terminal 110, the use of which will be further described in greater detail below.

Switch 160 can be any suitable switch for the desired application, as will be understood by those skilled in the relevant art. In one embodiment, the switch 160 is a mechanical switch. In another embodiment, the switch 160 is a relay. In another embodiment, the switch 160 is a semiconductor switch, such as a Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR), a thyristor, a triac, a transistor, and a dual carrier. Bipolar junction transistor (BJT), field effect transistor (FET), Junction Gate Field Effect Transistor (JFET), metal semiconductor field effect transistor (Metal Semiconductor) Field Effect Transistor; MESFET), Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET), Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT), Organic Field (Organic Field) Effect Transistor; OFET), or any other suitable switching device. It should also be understood that in some embodiments, the switch 160 is provided by a plurality of switching elements to provide the desired switching function.

In another feature described herein, the action of switch 160 is controlled by switch controller 170, as shown in FIG. Switch controller 170 is provided by any suitable control circuit to control the action of switch 160 to perform the desired function. For example, in one embodiment, the switch controller 170 is a dimmer circuit that controls the power supplied to the load, such as for a dimmer luminaire or to control the speed of a fan. An example of a dimmer circuit is described in PCT/AU03/00365, entitled "Improved Dimmer Circuit Arrangement"; PCT/AU03/00366, titled "Dimmer Circuit with Improved Inductive Load" Dimmer circuit)"; PCT/AU03/00364, title "Dimmer Circuit with Improved Ripple Control"; PCT/AU2006/001883, title "Current Zero Crossing Detector in A Dimmer Circuit (current zero-crossing detector in the dimmer circuit)"; PCT/AU2006/001882, title "Load Detector For A Dimmer"; PCT/AU2006 /001881, title "A Universal Dimmer"; PCT/AU2008/001398, title "Improved Start-Up Detection in a Dimmer Circuit"; PCT/AU2008 /001399, title "Dimmer Circuit With Overcurrent Detection"; PCT/AU2008/001400, title "Overcurrent Protection in a Dimmer Circuit" And Australia When the patent application No 2011904151, the title "Dimmable Light Emitting Diode Load Driver with Bypass Current (bypass currents with adjustable light emitting diode drive load)", in its entirety incorporated herein by reference in its entirety through.

In other embodiments, the switch controller 170 is a controller for implementing a building automation control protocol, such as the applicant of the patent application "C-BUS", which controls the switch 160 to control The load is connected, but control data can also be provided by the switch 160 to generate control pulses on the wires connected to the load.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 6, switch 160 and switch controller 170 are provided as an integrated connector module 180 incorporating switch 160 and switch controller 170. In this embodiment, the connector module 180 is connected to the first connection point 131 and the second connection point 132 of the access point 130 by respective terminals.

In one embodiment, the connector module 180 is a dimming circuit. In another embodiment, the connector module 180 is a C-BUS controller. In another embodiment, the connector module 180 is a Zigbee controller. In another embodiment, the connector module 180 is a Wi-Fi controller.

In still other embodiments, the connector module 180 does not perform a control function, but provides a sensing function to sense information about the load or surrounding the wire or circuit, such as described further in the latter with reference to Figures 33A and 33B. .

Accordingly, it should be understood that the electrical connector 100 can be used to provide a controllable connection between a load and its power source, or a connection from which data can be accessed.

In another embodiment, the electrical connector 100 has two terminals, a first terminal 110 and a second terminal 111, as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the first terminal 110 is connected to the first insulation removal connector (IDC) 120 via the access point 130 through the conductive connections 141 and 142 as described above, and the second terminal 111 is transmitted through the third conductive The link 143 is connected to the second insulation removal connector (IDC) 121. In an embodiment, the first terminal 110 is a working terminal, and the second terminal 111 A neutral terminal. In another embodiment, the first terminal 110 is a neutral terminal and the second terminal 111 is a working terminal.

In other embodiments, the electrical connector 100 has three terminals, a first terminal 110, a second terminal 111, and a third terminal 112, as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the first terminal 110 is connected to the first insulation removal connector (IDC) 120 via the access point 130 through the first and second conductive connections 141 and 142; the second terminal 111 is as described above The third terminal 112 is connected to the second insulation removal connector (IDC) 121 through the third conductive connection 143, and the third terminal 112 is connected to the third insulation removal connector (IDC) 122 through the fourth conductive connection 144. In one embodiment, the first terminal 110 is a working terminal; the second terminal 111 is a grounding terminal, and the third terminal 112 is a neutral terminal. In another embodiment, the first terminal 110 is a neutral terminal; the second terminal 111 is a ground terminal, and the third terminal 112 is a working terminal. The third and fourth electrically conductive links may be wires or conductive members.

It should be understood that any of the above combinations of FIGS. 7 and 8 may have one of the removable links connected via the access point 130 as described above, a switch, a switch having a switch controller, or a A further combination of connector modules.

9 shows an electrical configuration in which the electrical connector of FIG. 1 is electrically coupled to an electrical conductor 300 and the electrical conductor 300 includes a first conductor 310 surrounded by an insulating 340. In this embodiment, the insulation removal connector 120 penetrates or otherwise removes the insulation 340 surrounding the first conductor 310 of the electrical conductor 300 to provide an electrical connection between the first terminal 110 and the first conductor 310. Sexual connection.

10 shows that the electrical connector of FIG. 2 is electrically connected to the first conductor 310 of the electrical conductor 300 by the access point 130 provided by the first connection point 131 and the second connection point 132, and FIG. 11 The electrical connector of FIG. 6 is coupled to the first conductor 310 of the electrical conductor 300 by a connector module 180 including a switch 160 and a switch controller 170. It should be understood that other embodiments shown in Figures 4 and 5, respectively, may also be applied as shown in Figure 11.

12 shows that the electrical connector 100 having the first terminal 110 and the second terminal 111 of FIG. 7 is connected to an electrical conductor 300. In this embodiment, the electrical conductor 300 includes two conductors, namely a first conductor 310 and a second conductor. 320. In this embodiment, the first terminal 110 is connected to the first conductor 310 through the first IDC 120 and the first and second conductive connections 141 and 142, and the second terminal 111 is connected to the second conductor 311 through the second IDC 121. . In this view, it should be understood that the electrical conductor 300 is viewed along a section along its length to illustrate how the first and second IDCs are respectively coupled to the first and second conductors. In one embodiment, the first terminal 110 is a working terminal and the first conductor 310 is a working conductor, and the second terminal 111 is a neutral terminal and the second conductor 311 is a neutral conductor. In another embodiment, the first terminal 110 is a neutral terminal and the first conductor 310 is a neutral conductor, and the second terminal 111 is a working terminal and the second conductor 311 is a working conductor.

13 shows that the electrical connector of FIG. 8 having three terminals 110, 111 and 112 is respectively connected to the first conductor 310, the second conductor 311 and the third conductor 312 via the first, second and third IDCs 120, 121 and 122, respectively. . In one embodiment, the first terminal 110 is a working terminal and the first conductor 310 is a working conductor, the second terminal 111 is a grounding terminal, and the second conductor 311 is a grounding conductor, and the third terminal 112 is a grounding conductor. The neutral terminal and the third conductor 312 are a neutral conductor. In another embodiment, the first terminal 110 is a neutral terminal and the first conductor 310 is a neutral conductor, the second terminal 111 is a ground terminal and the second conductor 311 is a ground conductor, and the third terminal 112 is a working terminal and the third conductor 312 is a working conductor. The third and fourth electrically conductive links may be wires or conductive members. Similarly, it should be understood that any of the embodiments shown in Figures 2-6 Both can be applied to the electrical conductors 300 of the two and three conductors as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13.

In another feature, the access point 130 is provided by a single connection point. A variety of different configurations are likely to benefit from the features described in this article. Figure 14A shows an electrical connector 100 having a first terminal 110 and a first IDC 120, wherein the access point 130 is provided by a single connection to a connecting conductor 147. A variety of different configurations can be used to modulate or otherwise affect the signal from the first IDC 120 to the terminal 110. In one embodiment as shown in FIG. 14A, the connecting conductor 147 is connected in series to an external switch 134, and the external switch 134 can be controlled to be turned on or off, thereby changing the resistance value of the path, and thereby changing from the first The current flowing from the IDC 120 to the first terminal 110 flows. Likewise, external switch 134 can be any suitable switch as described above with reference to switch 160 and can be controlled to provide control information by any suitable means as described above. The connecting conductors 147 can be connected to the access point 130 by any suitable means, including soldering or soldering, or by an actual mechanical connector.

14B shows another configuration in which a current source 135 is provided to the connection conductor 147 to inject a current into a path between the first IDC 120 and the first terminal 110 to provide control information.

14C shows another embodiment in which the access point 130 is provided as an input to a sum 136 to add a signal from the connection conductor 147 between the first IDC 120 and the terminal 110. Current is provided to provide control data.

Figure 14D shows another embodiment in which access point 130 is provided as an input to an operational amplifier 137 to provide a signal from connection conductor 147 to the current flowing between first IDC 120 and terminal 110. Control data.

Figure 14E shows another embodiment in which access point 130 is provided as a multiplication One of the inputs of the device 138 provides control information by adding a signal from the connection conductor 147 to the current flowing between the first IDC 120 and the terminal 110.

It should be understood that each of the configurations described with reference to Figures 14A through 14E can also be used in a configuration of two or three conductors as described with reference to Figures 12 and 13.

Figure 15A shows an example of one particular embodiment of an electrical connector 100 as shown in Figure 13. The first, second, and third insulation removal connectors (IDC) 120, 121, and 122 are electrically connected to the corresponding insulated first, second, and third conductors 310, 311, and 312, which surround the electrical conductor. A portion of the insulation of the conductor in 300 has been removed. These three conductors and the respective insulation constitute the electrical conductor 300. First, second and third terminals 110, 111 and 112 are also shown. The third terminal 112 is connected to the third IDC through the fourth conductive connection 144, and the second terminal 111 is connected to the second IDC 121 through the third conductive connection 143 (see in FIG. 16A for clarity). The first IDC 120 is coupled to a second electrically conductive link 142 that terminates at a second connection point 132. The first terminal 110 is connected to the first conductive connection 141 and terminates at the first connection point 131. The first and second connection points 131 and 132 together form an access point 130.

15B shows an electrical wiring connection representation of the configuration of FIG. 15A, wherein the first, second, and third terminals 110, 111, and 112 are respectively connected to the respective first, second, and third IDCs 120, 121, and 122. First, second and third conductors 310, 311 and 312. The first terminal 110 is connected to the first connection point 131 through the first conductive connection 141 , and the second connection point 132 is connected to the first IDC 120 through the second conductive connection 142 . The first and second connection points 131 and 132 constitute an access point 130.

Figure 16A shows a similar configuration of Figure 15B from a different perspective. The configuration in FIG. 16A also shows that the first and second connection points 131 and 132 have screw terminals, as described above, It provides a way to connect the removable conductive link 150 or other connector module 180.

It should be found that in the configuration shown in Figures 15A and 16A, the third IDC 122, the fourth conductive link 144, and the third terminal 112 are provided in the form of a single conductive member that is shaped to be provided at the bottom. The IDC function provides a conductive material (eg, copper) with a terminal function at the top. Similarly, the second conductor 121, the third conductive link 143, and the second terminal 111 are provided in a single piece. The first terminal 110 and the first conductive link 141 are provided in a single piece, and the first IDC 120 and the second conductive link 142 are provided in a single piece.

It should also be found that in this embodiment, the first terminal 110 is a working terminal, the second terminal 111 is a grounding terminal, and the third terminal 112 is a neutral terminal.

Figure 16B shows a schematic diagram of an equivalent electrical wiring connection of the configuration of Figure 16A with removable conductive links 150.

Figure 17 shows an embodiment of an electrical connector 100 that is assembled into a socket. In this embodiment, the electrical connector 100 as a socket has a housing 101 and a base 102. The housing 101 includes three socket members 103, 104 and 105, each for receiving a respective insertion member (not shown). It provides an opening 106 to allow access to the access point 130 within the housing 101. Epitaxial 107 provides a coverage when conductor 300 (not shown) is positioned.

Figure 18 shows the electrical connector 100 of Figure 17 in an upside down position with the base 102 in an open position. As can be seen from this view, the base 102 is hingedly coupled to the outer casing 101 via a hinge 109 to allow opening and closing of the base 102. The ribs 102a are disposed inside the base 201, the function of which will be described later with reference to FIG. The first, second, and third IDCs 120, 121, and 122 are displayed inside the casing 101. In use, the electrical conductor 300 is formed by removing an outer insulating layer 301 from a portion of the electrical conductor 300 to expose the first, second, and third conductors 310, 311, and 312. Ready. It should be understood that the conductors are also shown as having separate insulation portions surrounding the actual conductor as previously described.

The exposed portions of the electrical conductors 300 and the first, second, and third conductors are then aligned over the respective IDCs and lowered to a position such that the respective insulation of the first, second, and third conductors is received by the respective IDCs Between the tillers, as shown in Figure 19. The base 102 is then placed over the configuration of Figure 19 and pressed into a fully enclosed position to contact the housing 101. This closing action causes the ribs 102a indicated in Fig. 19 to contact the insulated first, second and third conductors 120, 121 and 122 on either side of the respective IDC and press down on the conductor to be Squeezing between the turns of the IDC causes the IDC to remove the insulation surrounding the conductor and become electrically in contact with the first, second and third conductors 120, 121 and 122 to provide an electrical connection. In addition, the conductor is held in a connected state by being maintained at the closed position.

Figure 21 shows the arrangement and shape of the conductive members forming the terminals, the connections, and the IDC in this particular embodiment. The IDC 120, shown on the back side of FIG. 21, extends into the second conductive bond 142 to form a second connection point 132. The first connection point 131 is provided by the end of the first conductive connection 141 that extends into the first terminal 110. The second IDC 121 extends into the third conductive connection 143, which in turn extends into the second terminal 111. The third IDC 122 extends into the fourth conductive link 144 and the fourth conductive link 144 extends into the third terminal 112. In this embodiment, the third terminal 112 is a neutral terminal, and thus has a fifth conductive connection 145 connected to a third connection point 133 to allow neutral connection with one of the external connectors/outlet 100 . It should be understood that any other suitably configured and shaped conductive member can be used in other embodiments.

Figure 22A shows a complete form of electrical connector/socket 100 with housing 101 shown transparent to reveal the internal components and the base 102 that is closed. It can be seen that the electrical conductor 300 extends on both sides A through hole formed by the epitaxy 107. Figure 22B shows a schematic diagram of one of the configurations of Figure 22A with access point 130 corresponding to the electrical wiring.

23A shows the electrical connector/socket 100 of FIG. 22A including wiring for connection to switch 160, and switch 160 is coupled to access point 130 (provided by first connection point 131 and second connection point 132). Figure 23B shows a schematic diagram of electrical wiring connections corresponding to one of the configurations of Figure 23A for connection to switch 160. The switch 160 can be a normal switch mounted to the room entrance and exit, and can be connected to the connector module 180 by such wiring.

FIG. 24A shows the electrical connector/socket 100 connected to the connector module 180. In this embodiment, the connector module 180 is a C-BUS connector module. Figure 24B shows a corresponding electrical wiring diagram showing the C-BUS connector module connected to the socket 100, wherein its switching action terminal is connected to the first connection point 131, and its active terminal is connected to the second connection point 132, and wherein The terminal is connected to the neutral through the third connection point 133. It should be understood that in some embodiments, the connection of the neutral terminal to the neutral is selective.

FIG. 25A shows the electrical connector/socket 100 connected to the connector module 180. In this embodiment, the connector module 180 is a C-BUS dimmer connector module. 25B shows a corresponding electrical wiring diagram showing the C-BUS dimmer connector module connected to the socket 100, wherein its switching action terminal is connected to the first connection point 131, and its active terminal is connected to the second connection point 132. And the neutral terminal is connected to the neutral line through the third connection point 133. It should be understood that in some embodiments, the connection of the neutral terminal to the neutral is selective.

FIG. 26A shows the electrical connector/socket 100 connected to the connector module 180. In this embodiment, the connector module 180 is a radio control connector module. 26B shows a corresponding electrical wiring diagram showing the radio control connector module connected to the socket 100, Wherein the switch action terminal is connected to the first connection point 131, the active terminal is connected to the second connection point 132, and the neutral terminal is connected to the neutral line through the third connection point 133. It should be understood that the connection of the neutral terminal to the neutral line is selective.

In another embodiment, the various features described herein can be applied to the title by incorporating an access point between the active terminal and the IDC of the active conductor configured to connect to the electrical conductors described herein. The IDC socket connector of the Electrical Connector with Power Socket (Australian Connector No. 784652) is incorporated by reference in its entirety.

Therefore, it is broadly provided that an electrical socket includes a first terminal electrically connected to a first socket component for receiving a first insertion component and a first insulation removal connector for removing a surrounding electrical conductor. An insulation of the first conductor and an access point are disposed between the first terminal and the first insulation removal connector.

Figure 27 shows another embodiment of an electrical connector 100, in this embodiment, in the form of a junction box. The junction box 100 has a housing 101 and a base 102. It also shows epitaxy 107 to receive the electrical conductor 300 and the opening 106 to provide access to the access point 130, as previously described. In this embodiment, the top surface 108 of the outer casing 101 does not have any of the insert receiving socket elements as in the socket embodiment, but rather a closed surface.

Figure 28 shows the transparent electrical connector/junction box 100 of the housing 101 to visualize the internal electrical connections and wiring, and to illustrate the use of the screw terminals in this embodiment for fixed connection to a variety of different conductors, as will be referred to A more detailed description of Figure 30A.

Figure 29 shows the configuration and shape of the various metal/conductive components used in this embodiment. As shown in this view, the first IDC 120 is connected to the second through the conductive link 142. Connection point 132. The first connection point 131 is connected to the first terminal 110 through the first conductive connection 141. The second IDC 121 is connected to the second terminal 111 through the conductive connection 143, and the third IDC 122 is connected to the third terminal 112 through the fourth conductive connection 144. Similarly, in this embodiment, the IDC, the conductive connection, the connection point, and the terminals are all composed of the same conductive member.

Figure 30A shows how various connections are made within the electrical connector/junction box 100. The electrical conductor 300 is ready by removing a portion of the peripheral insulation to expose the insulated first, second, and third conductors 310, 311, and 312, respectively. The first, second, and third IDCs 120, 121, and 122 engage the first, second, and third conductors 310, 311, and 312, respectively, to form an electrical connection as previously described. The respective second, third and fourth conductive links 142, 143 and 144 provide an electrical connection to the second and third connection points 132 and 133, which in this embodiment are respectively first and third spirals Terminals 400 and 402 are covered. The first connection point 131 is connected to the first terminal 110 through the first conductive connection 141. The first conductive connection 141 is terminated by the second screw terminal 401 at the first connection point 131 and terminated by the fourth spiral terminal 403. Terminal 110. The second and third terminals 111 and 112 are covered by the fifth and sixth screw terminals 404 and 405, respectively. The third spiral terminal 402 covers the third connection point 133 to provide an external connection to the third terminal 112 through the fifth conductive connection 145. The third terminal 112 is a neutral terminal in this embodiment.

The electrical conductor 300 is then cut to terminate it. The second electrical conductor 300' is thus coupled to the first, second, and third terminals 110, 111, and 112 to provide a junction connection. As can be seen in Figure 30A, the primary insulation surrounding the second electrical conductor 300' is removed to expose the individually insulated first, second and third conductors 310', 311 ' and 312'. The respective insulation surrounding the first, second and third conductors 310', 311' and 312' in the second electrical conductor 300' is also removed to expose the first, second and third of the second electrical conductor 300' Conductors 310', 311' and 312'. The exposed portion then passes through the respective screw terminals 403, 404, and 405 are coupled to the respective first, second, and third terminals 110, 111, and 112. It should be understood that in this embodiment, the IDC is connected to the first, second, and third conductors 310, 311, and 312 in the same manner as the electrical connector/socket connector previously described with reference to FIGS. 18, 19, and 20. 100 is generally wherein the base 201 is closed over the aligned configuration. In another embodiment, the first, second, and third conductors 310, 311, and 312 are only manually pushed into the IDCs 120, 121, and 122 to form an electrical connection, and the outer casing 101 is placed. The top of the configuration is configured to engage the base 102.

The configuration of Figure 30A is shown as one of the electrical wiring representations of Figure 30B.

Figure 31 shows an electrical connector 100 in the form of a junction box in which the wiring for connection to the switch 160 is provided as a connector module. The electrical conductor 300 and the second electrical conductor 300' can also be seen in this view, wherein the junction box connects the electrical connector 300 to the second electrical conductor 300'. It can also see the first, second and third conductors 310', 311' and 312' of the second electrical conductor 300'.

Figure 32 shows an electrical connector 100 in the form of a junction box having a C-BUS connector module as the connector module 180. Any of the other connector modules previously described may also be coupled to the electrical connector/junction box 100, including any of those described with reference to Figures 33A, 33B, 34A, 34B, 35A, 35B, 36A, 36B, 37A, and 37B. By.

Figure 33A shows a top view of one of the connector modules 180 in the form of a monitoring module. The monitoring module 180 includes a current transformer toroid 185 to sense the current drawn by the load connected to the electrical connector 100. The support circuitry enables the sensed data to be stored and/or reported to a remote receiver. In another embodiment, the monitoring module 180 issues a warning that the current drawn exceeds a preset threshold, indicating that the load or one of the wiring or circuit is faulty. In this embodiment, various components are loaded onto a printed circuit board (PCB) 181. Contactors 183 and 184 can also be seen in this view, which are electrically contacted with the first of the access points 130, respectively. The second connection points 131 and 132. In some embodiments, if connected to a neutral line, as described above, the contactor 182 also electrically contacts the third connection point 133.

It should be understood that there are many ways to connect the terminals (or contactors) of the connector module 180 to the respective connection points 131, 132 or 133. In one embodiment, for example, it utilizes a screw terminal to make the connection, as previously described with reference to FIG. In another embodiment, the connection is made by a friction fit terminal. In another embodiment, the connection is made by a spring terminal. In another embodiment, the connection is made by welding or soldering. In another embodiment, the connection is made by a plug and socket connection. Any other suitable means of attachment can be used, as will be understood by those skilled in the relevant art.

Figure 33B is a perspective view of one of the connector modules of Figure 33A.

Figure 34A shows a top view of a connector module 180 in the form of a single channel relay module controlled by a controller (Zigbee controller) operating under a communication protocol known as Zigbee. In this embodiment, the components are loaded onto PCB 181 and include an antenna 186 that provides radio control and other data reception and transmission from a remote location.

Figure 34B is a perspective view of one of the connector modules of Figure 34A.

Figure 35A shows a top view of one of the connector modules 180 in the form of a dimmer module comprising a single channel relay module and a MOSFET for dimming.

Figure 35B is a perspective view of one of the connector modules of Figure 35A.

36A is a top view of a connector module in the form of a single-channel relay, FIG. 36B is a perspective view thereof, and FIGS. 37A and 37B respectively show a top view and a perspective view of a connector module in the form of a removable conductive connection 150. With contactors 151 and 152 to contact The first and second connection points 131 and 132 form a short circuit at the access point 130 as previously described.

As previously mentioned, various features enable a power outlet to be converted into a controllable power outlet by providing an access point 130 between the first terminal 110 and the first IDC 120. In a configuration in which a plurality of power outlets are connected through the same electrical conductor 300, each of the power outlets can be switched as described above, each of which has its own connector module or controller connected to each other. Entry point. Figure 38 shows another possible application for converting a plurality of power jacks into a controllable jack. In this alternative, the first power outlet is provided as an electrical connector 100 having an access point 130 provided by a first connection point 131 and a second connection point 132 between the first terminal 110 and the IDC 120. And a connector module 180 (eg, a radio control dimmer module), as previously described. However, the second power socket 100' is provided not to require its own connector module 180, but to have its first terminal 110' directly connected to the first connection point 131 of the first power socket configuration 100 by the wiring 146. . In this manner, the control signal provided to the first power outlet 100 is shared by the second power outlet 100' from any other power outlet so connected. In this manner, it can be controlled by effectively affixing a plurality of power outlets and their loads to a jack 100.

39 illustrates an example of applying various features described herein to a residential home having a plurality of rooms or spaces 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, and 513. Each of these rooms or spaces has one or more electrical loads 600 that are opened and closed by a user switch 650, typically located in the same or nearby room or space. For example, in room 509, the load is turned on and off by one of the lights 600 by the user switch 650. In room 503, a bathroom is attached and the load can be a light and/or a fan controlled by a user switch 650 in the room. In the room or space 513, there are 4 loads, namely four lights 600, 600', 600" and 600"', which are used by the entrance to the space. The switch 650 controls.

If the owner of the home 500 decides that he wants to introduce a home automation system such as a C-BUS automation system, or uses other automation devices and agreements, in the past, it would have to re-route the entire home to load all of the loads 600. And the user switch 650 is coupled to a central control box. This re-routing line is extremely labor intensive and expensive, and currently poses a major obstacle to the home, home, or building owner who is scheduled to install the system.

According to one feature, the various features described herein can be used to advantageously greatly simplify the retrofitting and installation of a home or building automation system. In one example, it is possible to make room 509 a transition simply by applying an electrical connector 100 as previously described. For example, for load 600 in room 509, which is a light, for example, an installer would only cut the electrical conductor 300 that currently connects the light to the main power source, using a junction box as shown in FIG. The electrical connector 100 reconnects the components and connects or retrofits the desired connector module 180 depending on the type of automation system desired. The connector module 180 will then be connected to the associated user switch 650 using existing wiring, new wiring, or wirelessly to provide a controllable load without the need to re-route the entire house.

In another example, in a room or space 513 in which four loads 600, 600', 600", and 600"' are included, they may be connected in a similar manner, each being attached by its own connector module. The slave electrical connections to the respective electrical connector 100, or with reference to Figure 38, can be used to enable all four loads to be controlled by the user switch 650. In another example, in the room or space 503, It is a bathroom, load fan, and can be connected in a similar manner to allow for variable fan speeds.

In another example, it can be used as a power plug using the electrical connector 100 a port such that a new power outlet can be similarly provided in one or more rooms or spaces, as described with reference to Figures 17 through 26B, providing a controllable power outlet to, for example, a light, a fan, a refrigerator, a sound system, Controllable load on computers, video and television systems, and security systems.

Another advantage of the various features described is that this type of system can be easily changed or upgraded as the technology changes, as long as the connector module is replaced with a new connector module of a predetermined type. Yet another advantage is that the system is flexible in that it allows one or more rooms or spaces to be upgraded to an automated system without requiring an entire house or home upgrade. Yet another advantage is that when a new home or building is constructed, the constructor or electrical technician can add the electrical connector as previously described and simply connect the removable conductive link 150 as the connector module 180, To allow subsequent owners or users of the home to either install an automated system, or to install a required automation system at a much lower cost than to reconfigure the entire building or residential line in the future. Multiple rooms or spaces.

In the context of the specification and the following claims, unless expressly stated by the context, the terms "comprising" are to be construed as meaning A group of items or items.

References in this specification to any prior art are not, and should not be construed as, in any form, suggesting that the prior art constitutes a part of common general knowledge.

It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the invention is not limited by its scope of use. The invention is also not limited to the preferred embodiments of the specific elements and/or features described or described herein. It is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiment, and that many modifications, modifications and alterations are possible without departing from the scope of the invention. in.

Claims (52)

An electrical connector comprising: a first terminal; a first insulation removal connector for removing insulation surrounding a first conductor of a conductor; and an access point disposed at the first terminal The first insulation removes between the connectors. The electrical connector as claimed in claim 1 wherein the first terminal is a working terminal. The electrical connector as claimed in claim 1, wherein the access point includes a first connection point electrically connected to the first terminal and one of the first insulation removal connector Two connection points. The electrical connector as claimed in claim 3, further comprising a removable conductive connection between the first connection point and the second connection point. The electrical connector as claimed in claim 3, further comprising a switch connected between the first connection point and the second connection point. The electrical connector as claimed in claim 5, further comprising a switch controller for controlling the switch. An electrical connector as claimed in claim 6 wherein the switch and the switch controller are provided by a connector module. The electrical connector as claimed in claim 7 wherein the connector module is a C-BUS connector module. An electrical connector as claimed in claim 7 wherein the connector module is Dimmer circuit module. The electrical connector as claimed in claim 7 wherein the connector module is a Zigbee connector module. The electrical connector as claimed in claim 7 wherein the connector module is a Wi-Fi connector module. An electrical connector as claimed in any one of claims 2 to 11, further comprising a neutral terminal for connecting to one of the conductors via a corresponding second insulation removal connector line. The electrical connector as claimed in claim 12, further comprising a grounding terminal for connecting to a corresponding grounding wire of one of the electrical conductors via a corresponding third insulating removal connector. An electrical connector as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the electrical connector is a socket. An electrical connector as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the electrical connector is a junction box. An electrical socket includes: a first terminal electrically connected to a first socket component to receive a first insertion component; and a first insulation removal connector for removing a first conductor surrounding a conductor And an access point disposed between the first terminal and the first insulation removal connector. An electrical socket as claimed in claim 16 wherein the first terminal is a working terminal. An electrical outlet as claimed in claim 16 wherein the access point comprises electrical Connected to one of the first terminals of the first terminal and electrically connected to one of the second connection points of the first insulation removal connector. The electrical socket as claimed in claim 18, further comprising a removable conductive connection between the first connection point and the second connection point. The electrical socket as claimed in claim 18, further comprising a switch connected between the first connection point and the second connection point. The electrical socket as claimed in claim 20 of the patent application further includes a switch controller for controlling the switch. An electrical outlet as claimed in claim 21, wherein the switch and the switch controller are provided by a connector module. The electrical socket as claimed in claim 22, wherein the connector module is a C-BUS connector module. The electrical socket as claimed in claim 22, wherein the connector module is a dimmer circuit module. The electrical socket as claimed in claim 22, wherein the connector module is a Zigbee connector module. The electrical socket as claimed in claim 22, wherein the connector module is a Wi-Fi connector module. An electrical socket as claimed in any one of claims 17 to 26, further comprising a neutral terminal for connecting to a corresponding neutral line of the conductor through a corresponding second insulation removal connector . The electrical socket as claimed in claim 27 of the patent application, further comprising a grounding terminal, Connected to one of the conductors corresponding to the ground line through a corresponding third insulation removal connector. An electrical arrangement comprising: an electrical connector including a first terminal, a first insulation removal connector, and an access point disposed between the first terminal and the first insulation removal connector; An electrical conductor includes at least one switching line electrically contacting the first insulation removal connector. An electrical configuration as claimed in claim 29, wherein the access point comprises a first connection point connected to one of the first terminals and a second connection point connected to one of the first insulation removal connectors. The electrical configuration as claimed in claim 30, further comprising a removable conductive connection between the first connection point and the second connection point. The electrical configuration as claimed in claim 30, further comprising a switch connected between the first connection point and the second connection point. The electrical configuration as claimed in claim 30 includes a connector module including the switch and a control circuit for controlling the switch. The electrical configuration as claimed in claim 33, wherein the connector module is a C-BUS connector module. The electrical configuration as claimed in claim 33, wherein the connector module is a dimmer circuit module. The electrical configuration as claimed in claim 33, wherein the connector module is a Zigbee connector module. The electrical configuration as claimed in claim 33, wherein the connector module is a Wi-Fi connector module. An electrical arrangement as claimed in any one of claims 29 to 37, further comprising a neutral terminal for connecting to a corresponding neutral line of the conductor through a corresponding second insulation removal connector . The electrical configuration as claimed in claim 38, further comprising a grounding terminal for connecting to a corresponding grounding wire of the one of the electrical conductors via a corresponding third insulating removal connector. A method of converting a load into a controllable load, the method comprising: positioning a first conductor connected to the load to contact a first insulation removal connector of an electrical connector, the electrical connector including a first a terminal and an access point disposed between the first terminal and the first insulation removal connector; and applying a force to the first insulation removal connector to remove insulation surrounding the conductor to become electrically contact First conductor. A method of converting a load into a controllable load as claimed in claim 40, further comprising connecting a switch to the access point to provide a control signal to the load through the first conductor of the electrical conductor. A method of converting a load into a controllable load as claimed in claim 41, wherein the access point includes a first connection point connected to one of the first terminals and connected to the first insulation removal connector a second connection point, and the step of connecting the connector module includes connecting a first terminal of the connector module to the first connection point and connecting a second terminal of the connector module to the The second connection point. The method of converting a load into a controllable load as claimed in claim 42 further includes connecting the connector module to a control interface to enable a user to control the connector module. A method of providing a controllable power outlet, the controllable power outlet including a first terminal for connection to a controllable load, the method comprising: connecting a first insulation removal connector to the first terminal through an access point Connecting a first conductor connected to a power source to contact the first insulation removal connector; and applying a force to the insulation removal connector such that the insulation removal connector removes insulation surrounding the switch conductor. A method of providing a controllable power outlet as claimed in claim 44, further comprising connecting a connector module to the access point. A method of providing a controllable power outlet as claimed in claim 45, wherein the access point includes a first connection point connected to one of the first terminals and one of the first insulation removal connectors a connection point, and the step of connecting the connector module includes connecting a first terminal of the connector module to the first connection point and connecting a second terminal of the connector module to the second Junction. A method of providing a controllable power outlet as claimed in claim 46, further comprising connecting the connector module to a control interface to enable a user to control the connector module. A method of retrofitting an existing wiring configuration for connecting a plurality of loads to a power source, the method comprising: performing a method of any one of claims 40 to 47 for at least one of the plurality of connected loads. A building that was modified using the method of claim 48 of the scope of the patent application. A connector module for connecting to an electrical connector as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 15 or to an electrical outlet as claimed in claim 16 to 28, the connection The module includes: a function circuit for performing one of the functions of the connector module; and at least one connector electrically connected to the function circuit to be electrically connected to the access point of the electrical connector or the electrical socket. The connector module as claimed in claim 50, wherein a first contactor and a second contactor are electrically connected to the first connection point and the second connection point of the electrical connector. . The connector module as claimed in claim 51 includes a third contactor electrically connected to one of the neutral terminals of the electrical connector.