Programmierbarer Berührungsgesteuerter Zeitgeberschalter auf der Basis von Kapazitiver Messung

Details

Veröffentlichungs-Nr.

EP4807993

Anmeldetag

9. März 2025

Veröffentlichung

16. September 2026

Rechtsraum

EP

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the field of timers and switches for controlling operation of various devices, such as heating, pumps, lights, etc. The programmable touch-operated timer switch based on capacitive sensing according to the invention comprises at least a plastic housing and a base body with a power supply socket, a connection port allowing connection to the device to be controlled, preferably a pump, and a PCB mounted on the upper surface of the base body, wherein the PCB is provided with:- 6 to 48 capacitive sensing elements, preferably in linear or circular arrangement, arranged to detect a touch by the user according to which the duration of a set period is determined,- a plurality of LED lights in the same arrangement as sensors indicating hours of the day,- optionally additional LEDs to indicate mode of operation, if several modes of operation are enabled,- at least one mode switch button,- a microcontroller arranged to measure the capacitance with the capacitive sensing elements, display of time, selection of operation modes, and support elements, such as power supply and similar components, which are known to the skilled person, wherein the software installed on the microprocessor is arranged to measure the capacitance on every capacitive sensor and calculates finger touch position for 24 or more virtual locations, and- power relay or other driving elements.

Anmelder

Firma

IMP Pumps d.o.o.

Land

🇸🇮 Slowenien