CABLE SWITCH WITH USB CHARGER

Abstract

The invention relates to a cable switch with a USB charger, which is formed from: a protective case (2) containing electricity-interrupting means (3) connected between an input connector (4) and an output connector (5), said connectors being connected to the live wire (F) and the neutral wire (N) of the electric cable (6) in which the switch is installed; a power supply (7) connected between the input connector (4) and the output connector (5); and at least one USB connection port (8) connected to the power supply (7). Preferably, the switch comprises an EMI filter (9) connected between the input connector (4) and the power supply (7). Preferably, the power supply (7) is a power source that converts 110-220 V alternating current into 5V/2A continuous current.

Claims

1. Cable switch with USB charger that, constituted from a protective casing (2) inside of which some means of switching electricity on and off are housed (3), connected between an input connector (4) and an output connector (5) which, in turn, are connected to the phase (F) and neutral (N) wires of the electrical cable (6) in which said switch is installed, is characterized by also comprising, also housed inside said casing (2), a power supply (7) connected between the input connector (4) and the output connector (5) and, at least, one USB connection port (8) connected to said power supply (7).

2. Cable switch with USB charger, according to claim 1, characterized by further comprising an EMI filter (9) connected between the input connector (4) and the power supply (7).

3. Cable switch with USB charger, according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the housing (2) includes two, three or more USB connectors (8) connected in parallel to the power supply (7).

4. Cable switch with USB charger, according to any of claim 1 or 3, characterized in that the USB connector or connectors (8) is/are female connection ports.

5. Cable switch with USB charger, according to any of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the power source (7) is a power source that converts 110-220V alternating current into 5V2A direct current.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] To complement this description, and in order to achieve a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, there is a set of plans attached to this specification, comprising an integral part of said specification, in which, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented:

[0016] Figure number 1.-Shows a side perspective view of an example of embodiment of the cable switch with USB charger, subject of the invention, specifically, an example with a female connector for USB cable, displaying its general external configuration and the main parts and elements it comprises;

[0017] Figure number 2.-Shows a perspective view of another embodiment of a cable switch with USB charger, according to the invention, specifically an example with two female connectors for USB cable;

[0018] Figures number 3 and 4.-Show plan views of the examples of a cable switch with USB charger, according to the invention, shown respectively in FIGS. 1 and 2; and

[0019] FIGS. 5 and 6.-Show diagrams of the internal components of the cable switch with USB charger of the invention, with one and two USB connectors, according to the examples shown respectively in FIGS. 1, 3 and 2, 4.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

[0020] In view of the mentioned figures, and according to the adopted numbering, we can observe therein respective embodiments not limitative of the switch cable USB charger of the invention which comprises what is described in detail below.

[0021] Thus, as can be seen in said figures, the cable switch (1) (both table and floor) of the invention is made up of a protective casing (2) inside of which some means of switching the electricity on and off are housed (3), such as a mechanical pushbutton, a mechanical or proximity dimmer (potentiometer), a tactile switch, or a proximity switch, connected between an input connector (4) and an output connector (5) that, in turn, are connected to the phase (F) and neutral (N) wires of the electrical cable (6) in which said switch is installed and, based on this already known configuration, is distinguished by comprising, also housed in the inside said casing (2), a power source (7) connected between the input connector (4) and the output connector (5) and, at least one USB connection port (8) connected to said power source (7), making it suitable as a universal charger for electronic devices.

[0022] Preferably, the switch (1) further comprises an EMI filter (9) connected between the input connector (4) and the power supply (7) to avoid interference.

[0023] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the power supply (7) is a power source that converts the alternating current of 110-220V, into direct current of 5V2A.

[0024] Optionally, the housing (2) of the switch (1) includes two, three or more USB connectors (8) connected in parallel to the power supply (7). FIGS. 1, 3 and 5 show an example of the switch (1) with a single USB connector (8), and, in FIGS. 2, 4 and 6, an example of the switch (1) with two USB connectors (8), with the understanding that this is not limiting, and that a switch can be manufactured with a greater number of USB connectors (8) incorporated in the same housing (2).

[0025] In any case, preferably, the USB connector or connectors (8) of the switch is/are female connection ports.

[0026] Having sufficiently described the nature of this invention, as well as the manner of implementing it, it is not considered necessary to make its explanation more extensive since any expert in the field may understand its scope and the advantages derived from it.