Retrofit remote control device
First Claim
1. A remote control device adapted to be mounted over an actuator of a mechanical switch, the mechanical switch having a faceplate mounted thereto, the faceplate having an opening through which the actuator is received, the opening of the faceplate defining a gap between the faceplate and the actuator, the remote control device comprising:
- a wireless communication circuit;
a control circuit configured to transmit a digital message via the wireless communication circuit in response to a user input;
a base portion having a rectangular shape with a top wall, a bottom wall, and opposed sidewalls; and
a plurality of planar extensions that extend from two or more of the top wall, the bottom wall, or the opposed sidewalls of the base portion, the plurality of planar extensions adapted to be received in the gap between the faceplate and the actuator for holding the remote control device against the faceplate.
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Abstract
A remote control device may be configured to be mounted over the toggle actuator of a light switch and to control a lighting load. The remote control device may comprise a base portion having planar extensions removably attached or affixed thereto. The planar extensions may be adapted to be received in a gap between a faceplate of the light switch and the toggle actuator for holding the remote control device against the faceplate. The planar extensions may comprise barbs that allow for insertion of the extensions in the gap, but may bite into the faceplate to hinder removal of the remote control device. The planar extensions may be defined by a mounting structure that is configured to be disposed between a yoke of the mechanical switch and the faceplate, and that protrudes beyond a front surface of the faceplate.
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31 Claims
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1. A remote control device adapted to be mounted over an actuator of a mechanical switch, the mechanical switch having a faceplate mounted thereto, the faceplate having an opening through which the actuator is received, the opening of the faceplate defining a gap between the faceplate and the actuator, the remote control device comprising:
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a wireless communication circuit; a control circuit configured to transmit a digital message via the wireless communication circuit in response to a user input; a base portion having a rectangular shape with a top wall, a bottom wall, and opposed sidewalls; and a plurality of planar extensions that extend from two or more of the top wall, the bottom wall, or the opposed sidewalls of the base portion, the plurality of planar extensions adapted to be received in the gap between the faceplate and the actuator for holding the remote control device against the faceplate. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A remote control device adapted to be mounted over an actuator of a mechanical switch, the mechanical switch having a faceplate mounted thereto, the faceplate defining an opening through which the actuator is received, the remote control device comprising:
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a wireless communication circuit; a control circuit that is configured to transmit a digital message via the wireless communication circuit in response to a user input; and a mounting structure having a rectangular shape with a top wall, a bottom wall, and opposed sidewalls, the mounting structure configured to be disposed between a yoke of the mechanical switch and the faceplate, the mounting structure defining a plurality of planar extensions that extend from two or more of the top wall, the bottom wall, or the opposed sidewalls, wherein the plurality of planar extensions are configured to be disposed into a gap between the opening of the faceplate and the actuator and protrude beyond a front surface of the faceplate. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A remote control device adapted to be mounted over an actuator of a mechanical switch, the mechanical switch having a faceplate mounted thereto, the faceplate having an opening through which the actuator is received, the remote control device comprising:
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a wireless communication circuit; a control circuit configured to transmit a digital message via the wireless communication circuit in response to a user input; and a base portion having a rectangular shape with a top wall, a bottom wall, and opposed sidewalls, and a plurality of planar extensions removably attached or affixed to the base portion, wherein the plurality of planar extensions are configured to extend from two or more of the top wall, the bottom wall, or the opposed sidewalls of the base portion, and wherein the plurality of planar extensions are configured to extend through the opening of the faceplate for engaging the faceplate to hold the remote control device against the faceplate. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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