Battery-powered retrofit remote control device
First Claim
1. A remote control device configured to be mounted over an installed light switch, the light switch having a switch actuator that is operable to control whether power is delivered to an electrical load, the remote control device comprising:
- a control unit that comprises an attachment portion and a rotary knob that is configured to rotate relative to the attachment portion;
a mounting assembly to which the control unit is attachable, the mounting assembly configured to releasably retain the control unit when the control unit is attached thereto, the mounting assembly comprising;
a base that is configured to be mounted over the switch actuator, the base comprising an opening configured to receive a portion of the switch actuator, the base being configured to be affixed to the switch actuator; and
a release tab that is operable to cause the control unit to release from the mounting assembly;
a wireless communication circuit; and
a control circuit that is communicatively coupled to the rotary knob and the wireless communication circuit, the control circuit configured to cause the wireless communication circuit to transmit a control signal in response to an actuation of the rotary knob.
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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 load control device. The remote control device may include a mounting assembly and a control unit that is removably attachable to the mounting assembly. The mounting assembly may include a release tab that is configured to be operated from a locking position in which the control unit is secured to the mounting assembly, to a release position in which the control unit may be detached from the mounting assembly. The mounting assembly may include a clamp that is configured to engage with the toggle actuator of a mechanical switch to which the remote control device is mounted.
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20 Claims
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1. A remote control device configured to be mounted over an installed light switch, the light switch having a switch actuator that is operable to control whether power is delivered to an electrical load, the remote control device comprising:
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a control unit that comprises an attachment portion and a rotary knob that is configured to rotate relative to the attachment portion; a mounting assembly to which the control unit is attachable, the mounting assembly configured to releasably retain the control unit when the control unit is attached thereto, the mounting assembly comprising; a base that is configured to be mounted over the switch actuator, the base comprising an opening configured to receive a portion of the switch actuator, the base being configured to be affixed to the switch actuator; and a release tab that is operable to cause the control unit to release from the mounting assembly; a wireless communication circuit; and a control circuit that is communicatively coupled to the rotary knob and the wireless communication circuit, the control circuit configured to cause the wireless communication circuit to transmit a control signal in response to an actuation of the rotary knob. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A remote control device configured to be mounted over an installed light switch, the light switch having a switch actuator that is operable to control whether power is delivered to an electrical load, the remote control device comprising:
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a control unit that comprises an actuation portion and an attachment portion; a mounting assembly to which the control unit is attachable, the mounting assembly configured to releasably retain the control unit when the control unit is attached thereto, the mounting assembly comprising; a base that is configured to be mounted over the switch actuator, the base comprising an opening configured to receive a portion of the switch actuator; and a release tab that is operable to cause the control unit to release from the mounting assembly; a wireless communication circuit; and a control circuit that is communicatively coupled to the control unit and the wireless communication circuit, the control circuit configured to cause the wireless communication circuit to transmit a control signal in response to an actuation of the control unit. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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