EP2527727A1 - Lighting receptacle channel for a light - Google Patents

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EP2527727A1
EP2527727A1 EP12169285A EP12169285A EP2527727A1 EP 2527727 A1 EP2527727 A1 EP 2527727A1 EP 12169285 A EP12169285 A EP 12169285A EP 12169285 A EP12169285 A EP 12169285A EP 2527727 A1 EP2527727 A1 EP 2527727A1
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Georg Hobelsberger
Johannes Dinnebier
Jan Blieske
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V33/00—Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
    • F21V33/006—General building constructions or finishing work for buildings, e.g. roofs, gutters, stairs or floors; Garden equipment; Sunshades or parasols
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V17/00—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages
    • F21V17/10—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening
    • F21V17/16—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by deformation of parts; Snap action mounting
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V21/00—Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devices; Hand grips
    • F21V21/005—Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devices; Hand grips for several lighting devices in an end-to-end arrangement, i.e. light tracks

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  • the invention relates to a light-receiving channel for receiving bulbs of a lamp having a plurality of arranged along a row, U-shaped segments, wherein each two adjacent segments are connected to each other movable relative to each other.
  • the invention relates to a lamp with such a bulb receiving channel.
  • Such a bulb receiving channel can be due to the mobility between the segments curve as a whole, so that it is particularly suitable for a luminaire with a correspondingly elongated, curved Abstrahl Society.
  • EP 2 243 998 A1 is such a bulb-receiving channel in the form of a fastening device for lighting units in a mounting hole known.
  • the individual segments are each connected to one another via flange regions, wherein the flange regions have bending lines, by means of which the relative movements between the individual segments are made possible.
  • the luminaire housing is comparatively expensive to manufacture;
  • the possibility of movement between the segments is given only in a limited way, namely in each case about a pivot axis.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a correspondingly improved light-receiving channel or a correspondingly improved light;
  • a particularly simple production should be possible with overall good mobility properties.
  • a light-emitting receiving channel for receiving lighting means of a luminaire which has a plurality of U-shaped segments arranged along a row, wherein each two adjacent segments are connected to one another in a movable manner.
  • the segments are castings.
  • the segments By forming the segments as castings a particularly simple production is possible.
  • the channel can be realized in this way with particularly good mobility properties.
  • the segments are made of plastic; In particular, they can be plastic injection molded parts.
  • the segments have a certain inherent flexibility, whereby the mobility of the entire light-emitting device receiving channel is improved.
  • the segments can advantageously be made of aluminum; In particular, they may be aluminum die castings.
  • a light-emitting receiving channel for receiving light sources of a luminaire, which has a plurality of U-shaped segments arranged along a row, wherein in each case two adjacent segments are movably connected relative to one another. It may also be a bulb receiving channel with the above features. In this case, the bulb receiving channel is designed such that each two adjacent segments are connected to each other only via a latching connection. This makes it possible to achieve a particularly good mobility.
  • the U-shaped segments each have two U-legs, and one, the two U-legs connecting connecting leg, wherein the latching connection has a latching element which is arranged on one of or on the respective connecting leg.
  • the latching element seen in a section outer boundaries, which define a circular line.
  • an arm is arranged on each of the U-legs, which is designed such that it engages in an adjacent segment. This allows mutual guidance and movement limitation of the respective two segments.
  • each of the segments has an overlap element that is configured to engage an adjacent segment or to encompass an adjacent segment.
  • the illuminant-receiving channel can in particular be designed so that the cross-sectionally U-shaped channel laterally has no gaps, but is closed. As a result, the interior of the channel is particularly well protected.
  • the bulb receiving channel is in this case particularly suitable to be used as a light housing or at least as part of a light housing of a surface-mounted luminaire or pendant light.
  • each of the segments is connected to an aluminum element which is designed to cool at least one of the lighting means and / or to hold this lighting means in the light-emitting means receiving channel.
  • the aluminum element is U-shaped. Further preferably, the aluminum element is connected via a snap connection with the respective segment. As a result, a simple assembly is possible.
  • each segment also has connecting elements for holding a light-permeable cover covering the illuminant receiving channel.
  • connecting elements for holding a light-permeable cover covering the illuminant receiving channel.
  • At least one of the segments preferably each of the segments, has hooks pointing towards an inner region of the respective segment defined by the U-shape.
  • the hooks can serve for fastening luminaire units.
  • a luminaire is provided with a luminous means receiving channel according to the invention.
  • This can not only be a recessed luminaire, but in particular also a surface-mounted luminaire or a pendant luminaire.
  • Fig. 1 shows a perspective sketch of a segment 2 of a lamp receiving channel according to the invention obliquely from below, Fig. 2 a corresponding sketch from diagonally above.
  • the light-emitting-recording channel - hereinafter also referred to briefly as a channel - is exemplary in total Fig. 3 outlined in perspective from diagonally below.
  • the light-emitting means receiving channel serves to receive light sources of a luminaire and comprises a plurality of such segments 2 arranged along a row.
  • the channel may consist of the segments 2 or be formed.
  • a segment 2 has a U-shape.
  • two adjacent segments 2 are connected to one another so that they can move relative to each other, such that the channel is formed by the row of the segments 2, which is generally oblong and accordingly likewise has a U-shaped cross section. Accordingly, the channel extends normal to the plane of the cross section of a considered segment 2, in which this segment 2 has the U-shape.
  • An interior I formed by the U-shape is used to hold the bulbs.
  • a light output can thus be done by the free space formed between the free ends of the U-legs.
  • a - example in Fig. 4 designated - light-permeable cover 7 may be provided which covers this space and is preferably attached to the free ends of the U-legs. Accordingly, this cover 7 is advantageously likewise oblong, so that it covers a plurality of segments 2 across the entire channel or at least covers an elongated section of the channel.
  • FIG. 10 is exemplified the above-mentioned cross-sectional plane E, in which a considered segment 2 has the U-shape.
  • a bulb receiving channel according to the connection may comprise a total of many such segments 2, for example at least ten, preferably at least twenty.
  • the illuminant-receiving channel is movable overall and can be curved, in particular that it is particularly suitable for the formation of an overall elongated, curved light emitting area.
  • the number and longitudinal extent of the segments 2 along the channel can be specifically influence on the curvature of the light-receiving channel take.
  • the segments 2 are formed as castings.
  • the channel can thus consist of a series of individual segments 2.
  • the segments 2 made of plastic;
  • they can be plastic injection molded parts. The design in the form of plastic parts makes it possible that the segments 2 have a certain flexibility in itself, so that a deformation of the bulb-receiving channel is facilitated overall.
  • the segments 2 may be made of aluminum and designed, for example, as aluminum die-cast parts.
  • the bulb receiving channel is designed such that each two adjacent segments 2 only one - example in Fig. 9 designated - locking connection 4 are connected together.
  • This configuration makes it possible to achieve in a comparatively simple manner that between two segments 2 a mobility around several axes is made possible.
  • the U-shaped segments 2 thus have - as in the FIGS. 1 and 2 by way of example - two U-legs 6, 8 and one, the two U-legs 6, 8 connecting connecting leg 10.
  • the locking connection 4 advantageously has a latching element 12, which is arranged on the corresponding connecting leg 10, preferably centrally , In the in the FIGS. 1 and 2 In the embodiment shown, the locking element 12 is arranged projecting from the connecting leg 10 in one direction, which points away from the two U-legs 6, 8, with reference to the drawing "up".
  • an alternative locking element 12 ' is shown, which is arranged facing away from the connecting leg 10 in the formed by the U-shape interior I of the respective segment 2 and pointing "down".
  • the locking element 12 viewed in a section has outer boundaries that define a circular line, can be relatively easy by the latching connection 4 a rotational movement of the two segments 2 about a to the two U-legs 6, 8 parallel axis of rotation A.
  • the cut may therefore in particular be a cut in a further plane normal to the above-mentioned cross-sectional plane E or normal to the two U-legs 6, 8 or a longitudinal section.
  • each segment 2 the mentioned locking element 12, as well as a locking element receptacle 14, for receiving a corresponding latching element 12 of an adjacent segment 2 and thereby to form one of the latching connections. 4 is designed.
  • the locking element 12 of a certain segment 2 is part of a first of the locking connections 4 to a first adjacent segment 2 on a first side and the locking element receptacle 14 part of a second of the locking connections 4 to a second adjacent segment 2 on one of the first page opposite, second side.
  • Fig. 6 is that in Fig. 1 shown segment 2 from above. It recognizes the positions of the locking element 2 and the locking element receptacle 14th Fig. 7 shows a corresponding view from the side.
  • two segments 2 which are initially separate from one another, can be connected to one another by a relative movement normal to the cross-sectional plane E so that the detent element 12 of one segment engages in the detent element receptacle 14 of the other segment.
  • the two segments can be inserted into one another in the longitudinal direction.
  • the connection of two segments 2 by a movement in the cross-sectional plane E , and that takes place along the axis A.
  • an arm 16 is arranged on each of the U-legs 6, 8, which is designed such that it engages in an adjacent segment 2.
  • the design is preferably such that the two arms 16 resiliently from the inside against the Press the U-legs of the adjacent segment. This makes it possible to effect a guidance of the relative movement between the two segments 2. (The two in the Figures 9 and 10 Drawings shown are computer generated; they do not exactly reproduce the situation. The arms 16 do not penetrate - as shown in the drawings - the U-legs, but rather as mentioned, are on the inside of these legs.)
  • each of the segments 2 has an overlap element 20 which is designed such that it encompasses an adjacent segment 2 or engages in an adjacent segment.
  • the illuminant-receiving channel can be particularly well designed so that it is closed on the side and thus provides the bulbs particularly good protection.
  • a segment 2 - as shown in the drawings - each have two overlap elements 20, 20 ', namely a first overlap element 20 for overlapping with a first adjacent segment 2 on a first side and a second overlap element 20' to Overlap with a second adjacent segment 2 on a second side opposite the first side.
  • the first overlapping element 20 is designed to encompass the adjacent segment 2 concerned from the outside, and the second overlapping element 20 'is configured to engage the adjacent segment 2 in question from the inside.
  • the design is such that the overlap element 20 and the first overlap element 20 synergistically cooperates with the arms 16, in such a way that the arms 16 from the inside abut the U-legs 6, 8 of the respective adjacent segment 2 and the Overlapping element 20 rests from the outside.
  • arms 16 may have at their free end portions with respect to the U-shape outwardly facing hooks 24, which cooperate with corresponding projections 22 of the adjacent segment 2, so that thereby a movement limit is formed.
  • each of the segments 2 is connected to an aluminum element 30, in particular in the form of an aluminum clip, wherein the aluminum element 30 for cooling at least one of the lighting means and / or for holding this Illuminant is formed in the bulb receiving channel.
  • an aluminum element is particularly suitable if the segments are not made of aluminum, so for example made of plastic.
  • the lighting means may be fluorescent tubes, but in particular also LEDs. In the case of LEDs, good heat dissipation during operation is particularly important;
  • the aluminum element is particularly advantageous in this case, because in this way an increased heat dissipation is made possible by the plastic.
  • Fig. 8 For example, such an aluminum element 30 is shown separately. A particularly effective heat dissipation is made possible when the aluminum element 30 is U-shaped or bow-shaped.
  • the shape of the aluminum element 30 is adapted to the shape of the segment 2 such that it can be arranged in the interior I of the segment 2 so that the U-legs of the aluminum element 30 are aligned parallel to the U-legs 6, 8 of the segment 2 are.
  • the length of the U-legs of the aluminum element 30 may be at least about half the length of the U-legs 6, 8 of the segment 2.
  • a particularly simple assembly is made possible when the aluminum element 30 is held by a snap connection or merely by means of a snap connection on the relevant segment 2, in particular on the connecting leg 10 of the segment 2.
  • the connecting leg 10 - as in Fig. 1 by way of example - inwardly facing snap hooks 32 have.
  • the snap hook 32 can be seen in the FIGS. 4 and 5 shown cross-sectional views.
  • a further improved heat dissipation is made possible if the channel is provided for emitting light down and the segments 2 at the top - ie in the connecting leg 10 - through holes, in particular broken through openings, for heat dissipation.
  • each segment 2 also has at the free end portions of the two U-legs 6, 8 connecting elements 40 for supporting the already mentioned, the illuminant receiving channel at least partially covering the translucent cover 7.
  • the cover 7 is bendable so that it can be placed covering on a correspondingly curved bulb receiving channel. This is known per se from the prior art.
  • the cover 7 is diffusely transparent; it can be designed as a flexible diffuser belt.
  • the cover 7 is made of silicone.
  • the cover 7 may in particular be designed such that due to their translucency structures that are located within the bulb receiving channel, from the outside or difficult to recognize.
  • At least one of the segments 2, preferably each of the segments 2, has hooks 50 facing the inner region I of the respective segment 2 defined by the U-shape.
  • additional elements such as fluorescent tubes, easy to assemble. (The in the FIGS. 7 and 8th variant shown has no such hooks.)
  • spring elements 60 are furthermore provided which are arranged on the outside of the connecting web 10 and are designed to act on the relevant adjacent segment 2 in such a way that the two segments 2 are in a normal position relative to each other, so that no curvature of the relevant section the bulb receiving channel is given.
  • Fig. 5 is the diameter d of a segment 2 in cross section through the bulb-receiving channel referred to, in the side view of Fig. 7 the extension l of the U-legs 6, 8 in the longitudinal direction of the bulb-receiving channel.
  • the segments 2 are designed so "short" that their length l is at most as large as their cross-sectional diameter d , so that the relationship l ⁇ d applies. This makes it possible to achieve a particularly uniform curvature or, in the case of a corresponding luminaire, a light output region which appears to be particularly uniformly curved.
  • the light-receiving area is particularly well suited as part of a lamp, because this can be formed in a comparatively simple manner, a curved light emitting area.
  • the illuminant receiving area is also suitable in the case of a surface-mounted luminaire or pendant luminaire.
  • the segments can be designed such that there is a channel which is closed along the U-legs and the connecting leg, the bulb receiving channel is also particularly suitable as a lamp housing or part of a lamp housing.
  • a pendant lamp can preferably simply be attached directly to the channel, for example on connecting legs 10, pendulum ropes.
  • the channel can be realized according to the invention in virtually any length. At both ends can - as in Fig. 3 outlined - if necessary end covers 5 may be provided.

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The channel has multiple U-shaped segments (2) arranged in a series arrangement, so that adjacent segments are movably interconnected relative to each other through a detent connection. The U-shaped segments are designed as cast parts, and consist of plastic i.e. plastic injection molded parts, and aluminum i.e. aluminum die-cast parts. Each segment comprises two U-legs (6, 8) interconnected by a connection leg (10). The detent connection comprises a locking element (12) arranged at the connection leg. An aluminum element (30) is connected with each segment over a snap connection.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal zur Aufnahme von Leuchtmitteln einer Leuchte, der mehrere, längs einer Reihe angeordnete, U-förmige Segmente aufweist, wobei jeweils zwei benachbarte Segmente relativ zueinander beweglich miteinander verbunden sind. Außerdem bezieht sich die Erfindung auf eine Leuchte mit einem derartigen Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal.The invention relates to a light-receiving channel for receiving bulbs of a lamp having a plurality of arranged along a row, U-shaped segments, wherein each two adjacent segments are connected to each other movable relative to each other. In addition, the invention relates to a lamp with such a bulb receiving channel.

Ein derartiger Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal lässt sich aufgrund der Beweglichkeit zwischen den Segmenten insgesamt krümmen, so dass er sich insbesondere für eine Leuchte mit einem entsprechend länglichen, gekrümmten Abstrahlbereich eignet.Such a bulb receiving channel can be due to the mobility between the segments curve as a whole, so that it is particularly suitable for a luminaire with a correspondingly elongated, curved Abstrahlbereich.

Aus der Schrift EP 2 243 998 A1 ist ein derartiger Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal in Form einer Befestigungsvorrichtung für Leuchteneinheiten in einer Einbauöffnung bekannt. Hierbei sind die einzelnen Segmente jeweils über Flanschbereiche miteinander verbunden, wobei die Flanschbereiche Biegelinien aufweisen, durch welche die Relativbewegungen zwischen den einzelnen Segmenten ermöglicht sind. Das Leuchtengehäuse ist vergleichsweise aufwändig in der Herstellung; außerdem ist die Bewegungsmöglichkeit zwischen den Segmenten nur in begrenzter Weise gegeben, nämlich jeweils um eine Schwenkachse.From the Scriptures EP 2 243 998 A1 is such a bulb-receiving channel in the form of a fastening device for lighting units in a mounting hole known. In this case, the individual segments are each connected to one another via flange regions, wherein the flange regions have bending lines, by means of which the relative movements between the individual segments are made possible. The luminaire housing is comparatively expensive to manufacture; In addition, the possibility of movement between the segments is given only in a limited way, namely in each case about a pivot axis.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen entsprechend verbesserten Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal bzw. eine entsprechend verbesserte Leuchte anzugeben; insbesondere soll bei insgesamt guten Beweglichkeitseigenschaften eine besonders einfache Herstellung ermöglicht sein.The invention has for its object to provide a correspondingly improved light-receiving channel or a correspondingly improved light; In particular, a particularly simple production should be possible with overall good mobility properties.

Diese Aufgabe wird gemäß der Erfindung mit den in den unabhängigen Ansprüchen angegebenen Gegenständen gelöst. Besondere Ausführungsarten der Erfindung sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen angegeben.This object is achieved according to the invention with the objects specified in the independent claims. Particular embodiments of the invention are indicated in the dependent claims.

Gemäß der Erfindung ist ein Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal zur Aufnahme von Leuchtmitteln einer Leuchte vorgesehen, der mehrere, längs einer Reihe angeordnete, U-förmige Segmente aufweist, wobei jeweils zwei benachbarte Segmente relativ zueinander beweglich miteinander verbunden sind. Die Segmente sind Gussteile.According to the invention, a light-emitting receiving channel for receiving lighting means of a luminaire is provided, which has a plurality of U-shaped segments arranged along a row, wherein each two adjacent segments are connected to one another in a movable manner. The segments are castings.

Durch die Ausbildung der Segmente als Gussteile ist eine besonders einfache Herstellung ermöglicht. Außerdem lässt sich der Kanal auf diese Weise mit besonders guten Beweglichkeitseigenschaften realisieren.By forming the segments as castings a particularly simple production is possible. In addition, the channel can be realized in this way with particularly good mobility properties.

Vorzugsweise bestehen die Segmente aus Kunststoff; insbesondere können sie Kunststoff-Spritzgussteile sein. Hierdurch weisen die Segmente eine gewisse Eigenflexibilität auf, wodurch die Beweglichkeit des gesamten Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanals verbessert ist.Preferably, the segments are made of plastic; In particular, they can be plastic injection molded parts. As a result, the segments have a certain inherent flexibility, whereby the mobility of the entire light-emitting device receiving channel is improved.

Alternativ können die Segmente vorteilhaft aus Aluminium bestehen; insbesondere können sie Aluminium-Druckgussteile sein.Alternatively, the segments can advantageously be made of aluminum; In particular, they may be aluminum die castings.

Gemäß einem weiteren Aspekt der Erfindung ist ein Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal zur Aufnahme von Leuchtmitteln einer Leuchte vorgesehen, der mehrere, längs einer Reihe angeordnete, U-förmige Segmente aufweist, wobei jeweils zwei benachbarte Segmente relativ zueinander beweglich miteinander verbunden sind. Es kann sich dabei auch um einen Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal mit den oben genannten Merkmalen handeln. Dabei ist der Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal derart gestaltet, dass jeweils zwei benachbarte Segmente lediglich über eine Rastverbindung miteinander verbunden sind. Hierdurch lässt sich eine besonders gute Beweglichkeit erzielen.According to a further aspect of the invention, a light-emitting receiving channel for receiving light sources of a luminaire is provided, which has a plurality of U-shaped segments arranged along a row, wherein in each case two adjacent segments are movably connected relative to one another. It may also be a bulb receiving channel with the above features. In this case, the bulb receiving channel is designed such that each two adjacent segments are connected to each other only via a latching connection. This makes it possible to achieve a particularly good mobility.

Dabei weisen vorteilhaft die U-förmigen Segmente jeweils zwei U-Schenkel auf, sowie einen, die beiden U-Schenkel verbindenden Verbindungsschenkel, wobei die Rastverbindung ein Rastelement aufweist, das an einem der bzw. an dem betreffenden Verbindungsschenkel angeordnet ist. Vorteilhaft weist das Rastelement in einem Schnitt betrachtet Außenbegrenzungen auf, die eine Kreislinie festlegen. Hierdurch ist eine Drehbeweglichkeit der beiden betreffenden Segmente um eine Achse parallel zu den beiden U-Schenkeln ermöglicht.In this case, advantageously, the U-shaped segments each have two U-legs, and one, the two U-legs connecting connecting leg, wherein the latching connection has a latching element which is arranged on one of or on the respective connecting leg. Advantageously, the latching element seen in a section outer boundaries, which define a circular line. As a result, a rotational mobility of the two segments concerned about an axis parallel to the two U-legs is possible.

Vorzugsweise ist an jedem der U-Schenkel jeweils ein Arm angeordnet, der derart gestaltet ist, dass er in ein benachbartes Segment eingreift. Hierdurch ist eine gegenseitige Führung und Bewegungsbegrenzung der betreffenden beiden Segemente ermöglicht.Preferably, an arm is arranged on each of the U-legs, which is designed such that it engages in an adjacent segment. This allows mutual guidance and movement limitation of the respective two segments.

Vorzugsweise weist jedes der Segmente ein Überlappungselement auf, das derart gestaltet ist, dass es in ein benachbartes Segment eingreift oder ein benachbartes Segment umgreift. Auf diese Weise lässt sich der Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal insbesondere so gestalten, dass der im Querschnitt U-förmige Kanal seitlich keine Spalten aufweist, sondern geschlossen ist. Hierdurch ist der Innenraum des Kanals besonders gut geschützt. Der Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal eignet sich in diesem Fall besonders dazu, als Leuchtengehäuse oder zumindest als Teil eines Leuchtengehäuses einer Anbauleuchte oder Pendelleuchte verwendet zu werden.Preferably, each of the segments has an overlap element that is configured to engage an adjacent segment or to encompass an adjacent segment. In this way, the illuminant-receiving channel can in particular be designed so that the cross-sectionally U-shaped channel laterally has no gaps, but is closed. As a result, the interior of the channel is particularly well protected. The bulb receiving channel is in this case particularly suitable to be used as a light housing or at least as part of a light housing of a surface-mounted luminaire or pendant light.

Vorzugsweise ist jedes der Segmente mit einem Aluminiumelement verbunden, das zur Kühlung wenigstens eines der Leuchtmittel und/oder zur Halterung dieses Leuchtmittels in dem Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal ausgebildet ist. Hierdurch lässt sich eine effektive Wärmeabfuhr des betreffenden Leuchtmittels erzielen, was insbesondere von Bedeutung ist, wenn die Segmente aus Kunststoff bestehen und wenn es sich bei den Leuchtmitteln um LEDs (LED: lichtemittierende Diode) handelt.Preferably, each of the segments is connected to an aluminum element which is designed to cool at least one of the lighting means and / or to hold this lighting means in the light-emitting means receiving channel. This makes it possible to achieve an effective heat dissipation of the relevant light source, which is of particular importance if the segments are made of plastic and if the light sources are LEDs (LED: light-emitting diode).

Vorzugsweise ist das Aluminiumelement U-förmig ausgebildet. Weiterhin vorzugsweise ist das Aluminiumelement über eine Schnappverbindung mit dem jeweiligen Segment verbunden. Hierdurch ist eine einfache Montage ermöglicht.Preferably, the aluminum element is U-shaped. Further preferably, the aluminum element is connected via a snap connection with the respective segment. As a result, a simple assembly is possible.

Vorzugsweise weist jedes Segment außerdem Verbindungselemente zur Halterung einer, den Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal abdeckenden lichtdurchlässigen Abdeckung auf. Hierdurch ist eine einfache Montage der Abdeckung ermöglicht.Preferably, each segment also has connecting elements for holding a light-permeable cover covering the illuminant receiving channel. As a result, a simple mounting of the cover is possible.

Weiterhin vorzugsweise weist wenigstens eines der Segmente, vorzugsweise jedes der Segmente Haken auf, die zu einem, durch die U-Form festgelegten Innenbereich des betreffenden Segments hin weisen. Hierdurch lassen sich zusätzliche Elemente leicht montieren. Beispielsweise können die Haken einer Befestigung von Leuchteneinheiten dienen.Further preferably, at least one of the segments, preferably each of the segments, has hooks pointing towards an inner region of the respective segment defined by the U-shape. This allows additional elements to be easily mounted. For example, the hooks can serve for fastening luminaire units.

Gemäß einem weiteren Aspekt der Erfindung ist eine Leuchte mit einem erfindungsgemäßen Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal vorgesehen. Dabei kann es sich nicht nur um eine Einbauleuchte handeln, sondern insbesondere auch um eine Anbauleuchte oder um eine Pendelleuchte.According to a further aspect of the invention, a luminaire is provided with a luminous means receiving channel according to the invention. This can not only be a recessed luminaire, but in particular also a surface-mounted luminaire or a pendant luminaire.

Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen und mit Bezug auf die Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

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eine perspektivische Skizze eines Segments eines erfindungsgemäßen Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanals von schräg unten,
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eine perspektivische Skizze des Segments von schräg oben,
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eine perspektivische Skizze des Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanals von schräg unten,
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einen Querschnitt durch ein Segment mit aufgesetzter Abdeckung,
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einen Querschnitt ohne aufgesetzte Abdeckung,
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eine Aufsicht-Darstellung,
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eine Seitenansicht,
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eine perspektivische Skizze eines Halte- und Kühlelements für ein Leuchtmittel, und zwar in Form eines Aluminiumelements, zur Anordnung in einem Segment,
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eine perspektivische Skizze zweier Segmente gemäß einer Variante des Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanals von schräg unten und
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The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments and with reference to the drawings. Show it:
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a perspective sketch of a segment of a lamp receiving channel according to the invention obliquely from below,
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a perspective sketch of the segment from diagonally above,
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a perspective sketch of the bulb receiving channel obliquely from below,
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a cross section through a segment with attached cover,
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a perspective sketch of a holding and cooling element for a light source, in the form of an aluminum element, for arrangement in a segment,
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a perspective sketch of two segments according to a variant of the bulb-receiving channel obliquely from below and
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a corresponding sketch from diagonally above.

Fig. 1 zeigt eine perspektivische Skizze eines Segments 2 eines erfindungsgemäßen Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanals von schräg unten, Fig. 2 eine entsprechende Skizze von schräg oben. Der Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal - im Folgenden auch kurz als Kanal bezeichnet - ist beispielhaft insgesamt in Fig. 3 perspektivisch von schräg unten skizziert. Der Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal dient zur Aufnahme von Leuchtmitteln einer Leuchte und umfasst mehrere, längs einer Reihe angeordnete, derartige Segmente 2. Insbesondere kann der Kanal aus den Segmenten 2 bestehen bzw. gebildet sein. Fig. 1 shows a perspective sketch of a segment 2 of a lamp receiving channel according to the invention obliquely from below, Fig. 2 a corresponding sketch from diagonally above. The light-emitting-recording channel - hereinafter also referred to briefly as a channel - is exemplary in total Fig. 3 outlined in perspective from diagonally below. The light-emitting means receiving channel serves to receive light sources of a luminaire and comprises a plurality of such segments 2 arranged along a row. In particular, the channel may consist of the segments 2 or be formed.

In einem Querschnitt betrachtet - wie beispielhaft in den Figuren 4 und 5 gezeigt-weist ein Segment 2 eine U-Form auf. Jeweils zwei benachbarte Segmente 2 sind relativ zueinander beweglich miteinander verbunden, derart, dass durch die Reihe der Segmente 2 der Kanal gebildet ist, der insgesamt länglich ist und dementsprechend ebenfalls einen U-förmigen Querschnitt aufweist. Dementsprechend erstreckt sich der Kanal normal zu der Ebene des Querschnitts eines betrachteten Segments 2, in dem dieses Segment 2 die U-Form aufweist.Viewed in a cross section - as exemplified in the FIGS. 4 and 5 a segment 2 has a U-shape. In each case two adjacent segments 2 are connected to one another so that they can move relative to each other, such that the channel is formed by the row of the segments 2, which is generally oblong and accordingly likewise has a U-shaped cross section. Accordingly, the channel extends normal to the plane of the cross section of a considered segment 2, in which this segment 2 has the U-shape.

Ein durch die U-Form gebildeter Innenraum I dient zur Aufnahme der Leuchtmittel. Eine Lichtabgabe kann somit durch den zwischen den freien Enden der U-Schenkel gebildeten Freiraum erfolgen. Insbesondere kann eine - beispielhaft in Fig. 4 bezeichnete - lichtdurchlässige Abdeckung 7 vorgesehen sein, die diesen Freiraum abdeckt und dabei vorzugsweise an den freien Enden der U-Schenkel befestigt ist. Diese Abdeckung 7 ist dementsprechend vorteilhaft ebenfalls länglich, so dass sie mehrere Segmente 2 übergreifend den gesamten Kanal abdeckt oder zumindest einen länglichen Abschnitt des Kanals abdeckt.An interior I formed by the U-shape is used to hold the bulbs. A light output can thus be done by the free space formed between the free ends of the U-legs. In particular, a - example in Fig. 4 designated - light-permeable cover 7 may be provided which covers this space and is preferably attached to the free ends of the U-legs. Accordingly, this cover 7 is advantageously likewise oblong, so that it covers a plurality of segments 2 across the entire channel or at least covers an elongated section of the channel.

In den Figuren 9 und 10 ist in analoger Weise eine Variante dargestellt, wobei zwei benachbarte Segmente 2 skizziert sind, die entsprechend beweglich miteinander verbunden sind. In Fig. 10 ist dabei beispielhaft die oben erwähnte Querschnittebene E bezeichnet, in der ein betrachtetes Segment 2 die U-Form aufweist. Ein Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal gemäß der Verbindung kann insgesamt viele derartige Segmente 2 aufweisen, beispielsweise mindestens zehn, vorzugsweise mindestens zwanzig. Durch die bewegliche Verbindung zweier benachbarter Segmente 2 ist der Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal insgesamt beweglich und kann insbesondere gekrümmt werden, so dass er sich besonders zur Ausbildung eines insgesamt länglichen, gekrümmten Lichtabgabebereichs eignet. Durch entsprechende Wahl der Anzahl und Längserstreckung der Segmente 2 längs des Kanals lässt sich gezielt Einfluss auf das Krümmungsverhalten des Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanals nehmen.In the Figures 9 and 10 a variant is shown in an analogous manner, wherein two adjacent segments 2 are sketched, which are connected correspondingly movable with each other. In Fig. 10 is exemplified the above-mentioned cross-sectional plane E, in which a considered segment 2 has the U-shape. A bulb receiving channel according to the connection may comprise a total of many such segments 2, for example at least ten, preferably at least twenty. As a result of the movable connection of two adjacent segments 2, the illuminant-receiving channel is movable overall and can be curved, in particular that it is particularly suitable for the formation of an overall elongated, curved light emitting area. By appropriate choice of the number and longitudinal extent of the segments 2 along the channel can be specifically influence on the curvature of the light-receiving channel take.

Vorzugsweise sind die Segmente 2 als Gussteile ausgebildet. Der Kanal kann also aus einer Reihe einzelner Segmente 2 bestehen. Hierdurch ist eine besonders vorteilhafte, erleichterte Herstellung des Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanals ermöglicht. Weiterhin vorzugsweise bestehen die Segmente 2 aus Kunststoff; insbesondere können sie Kunststoff-Spritzgussteile sein. Durch die Ausbildung in Form von Kunststoffteilen ist ermöglicht, dass die Segmente 2 eine gewisse Flexibilität in sich aufweisen, so dass eine Verformung des Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanals insgesamt erleichtert ist.Preferably, the segments 2 are formed as castings. The channel can thus consist of a series of individual segments 2. As a result, a particularly advantageous, facilitated production of the light-emitting receiving channel is made possible. Further preferably, the segments 2 made of plastic; In particular, they can be plastic injection molded parts. The design in the form of plastic parts makes it possible that the segments 2 have a certain flexibility in itself, so that a deformation of the bulb-receiving channel is facilitated overall.

Alternativ können die Segmente 2 aus Aluminium bestehen und beispielsweise als Aluminium-Druckgussteile gestaltet sein.Alternatively, the segments 2 may be made of aluminum and designed, for example, as aluminum die-cast parts.

Vorzugsweise ist der Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal derart gestaltet, dass jeweils zwei benachbarte Segmente 2 lediglich über eine - beispielhaft in Fig. 9 bezeichnete - Rastverbindung 4 miteinander verbunden sind. Durch diese Ausgestaltung lässt sich auf vergleichsweise einfache Weise erzielen, dass zwischen zwei Segmenten 2 eine Beweglichkeit um mehrere Achsen ermöglicht ist.Preferably, the bulb receiving channel is designed such that each two adjacent segments 2 only one - example in Fig. 9 designated - locking connection 4 are connected together. This configuration makes it possible to achieve in a comparatively simple manner that between two segments 2 a mobility around several axes is made possible.

Die U-förmigen Segmente 2 weisen also - wie in den Figuren 1 und 2 beispielhaft bezeichnet - jeweils zwei U-Schenkel 6, 8 auf, sowie einen, die beiden U-Schenkel 6, 8 verbindenden Verbindungsschenkel 10. Die Rastverbindung 4 weist vorteilhaft ein Rastelement 12 auf, das an dem entsprechenden Verbindungsschenkel 10, vorzugsweise mittig, angeordnet ist. Bei der in den Figuren 1 und 2 gezeigten Ausführungsform ist das Rastelement 12 von dem Verbindungsschenkel 10 in ein Richtung abstehend angeordnet, die von den beiden U-Schenkeln 6, 8 fort weist, mit Bezug auf die Zeichnung nach "oben". Bei der in den Figuren 7 und 8 gezeigten Variante ist ein alternatives Rastelement 12' gezeigt, das von dem Verbindungsschenkel 10 in den durch die U-Form gebildeten Innenraum I des betreffenden Segments 2 weisend angeordnet ist bzw. nach "unten" weisend.The U-shaped segments 2 thus have - as in the FIGS. 1 and 2 by way of example - two U-legs 6, 8 and one, the two U-legs 6, 8 connecting connecting leg 10. The locking connection 4 advantageously has a latching element 12, which is arranged on the corresponding connecting leg 10, preferably centrally , In the in the FIGS. 1 and 2 In the embodiment shown, the locking element 12 is arranged projecting from the connecting leg 10 in one direction, which points away from the two U-legs 6, 8, with reference to the drawing "up". In the in the FIGS. 7 and 8th shown variant, an alternative locking element 12 'is shown, which is arranged facing away from the connecting leg 10 in the formed by the U-shape interior I of the respective segment 2 and pointing "down".

Wenn das Rastelement 12 in einem Schnitt betrachtet Außenbegrenzungen aufweist, die eine Kreislinie festlegen, lässt sich durch die Rastverbindung 4 vergleichsweise einfach eine Drehbewegung der beiden betreffenden Segmente 2 um eine zu den beiden U-Schenkeln 6, 8 parallel verlaufende Drehachse A ermöglichen. Bei dem Schnitt kann es sich also insbesondere um einen Schnitt in einer weiteren Ebene normal zu der oben genannten Querschnittebene E bzw. normal zu den beiden U-Schenkeln 6, 8 bzw. um einen Längsschnitt handeln.If the locking element 12 viewed in a section has outer boundaries that define a circular line, can be relatively easy by the latching connection 4 a rotational movement of the two segments 2 about a to the two U-legs 6, 8 parallel axis of rotation A. The cut may therefore in particular be a cut in a further plane normal to the above-mentioned cross-sectional plane E or normal to the two U-legs 6, 8 or a longitudinal section.

Um die Reihe der Segmente 2 zu bilden, weist in diesem Sinne vorzugsweise jedes Segment 2 das erwähnte Rastelement 12 auf, sowie außerdem eine Rastelement-Aufnahme 14, die zur Aufnahme eines entsprechenden Rastelements 12 eines benachbarten Segments 2 und dadurch zur Bildung einer der Rastverbindungen 4 ausgestaltet ist. Dabei stellt also das Rastelement 12 eines bestimmten Segments 2 Teil einer ersten der Rastverbindungen 4 zu einem ersten benachbarten Segment 2 auf einer ersten Seite dar und die Rastelement-Aufnahme 14 Teil einer zweiten der Rastverbindungen 4 zu einem zweiten benachbarten Segment 2 auf einer der ersten Seite gegenüberliegenden, zweiten Seite.In order to form the row of segments 2, in this sense, preferably each segment 2, the mentioned locking element 12, as well as a locking element receptacle 14, for receiving a corresponding latching element 12 of an adjacent segment 2 and thereby to form one of the latching connections. 4 is designed. Thus, the locking element 12 of a certain segment 2 is part of a first of the locking connections 4 to a first adjacent segment 2 on a first side and the locking element receptacle 14 part of a second of the locking connections 4 to a second adjacent segment 2 on one of the first page opposite, second side.

In Fig. 6 ist das in Fig. 1 gezeigte Segment 2 von oben skizziert. Man erkennt die Lagen des Rastelements 2 und der Rastelement-Aufnahme 14. Fig. 7 zeigt eine entsprechende Ansicht von der Seite.In Fig. 6 is that in Fig. 1 shown segment 2 from above. It recognizes the positions of the locking element 2 and the locking element receptacle 14th Fig. 7 shows a corresponding view from the side.

Bei der in den Figuren 1 und 2 gezeigten Ausführungsform können zur Bildung des Kanals zwei zunächst voneinander getrennte Segmente 2 durch eine Relativbewegung normal zu der Querschnittebene E miteinander verbunden werden, so dass das Rastelement 12 des einen Segments rastend in die Rastelement-Aufnahme 14 des anderen Segments eingreift. Vereinfacht formuliert können also die beiden Segmente in Längsrichtung ineinander gesteckt werden. Bei der in den Figuren 9 und 10 gezeigten Variante hingegen erfolgt die Verbindung zweier Segmente 2 durch eine Bewegung in der Querschnittebene E, und zwar längs der Achse A.In the in the FIGS. 1 and 2 In the embodiment shown, two segments 2, which are initially separate from one another, can be connected to one another by a relative movement normal to the cross-sectional plane E so that the detent element 12 of one segment engages in the detent element receptacle 14 of the other segment. In simple terms, therefore, the two segments can be inserted into one another in the longitudinal direction. In the in the Figures 9 and 10 shown variant, however, the connection of two segments 2 by a movement in the cross-sectional plane E , and that takes place along the axis A.

Vorzugsweise ist an jedem der U-Schenkel 6, 8 jeweils ein Arm 16 angeordnet ist, der derart gestaltet ist, dass er in ein benachbartes Segment 2 eingreift. Dabei ist die Gestaltung vorzugsweise derart, dass die beiden Arme 16 federnd von innen gegen die U-Schenkel des benachbarten Segments drücken. Hierdurch lässt sich eine Führung der relativen Bewegung zwischen den beiden Segmenten 2 bewirken. (Die beiden in den Figuren 9 und 10 gezeigten Zeichnungen sind Computer-generiert; sie geben die Verhältnisse nicht exakt wieder. Die Arme 16 durchgreifen nicht - wie in den Zeichnungen dargestellt - die U-Schenkel, sondern liegen vielmehr wie genannt, von innen an diesen Schenkeln an.)Preferably, an arm 16 is arranged on each of the U-legs 6, 8, which is designed such that it engages in an adjacent segment 2. The design is preferably such that the two arms 16 resiliently from the inside against the Press the U-legs of the adjacent segment. This makes it possible to effect a guidance of the relative movement between the two segments 2. (The two in the Figures 9 and 10 Drawings shown are computer generated; they do not exactly reproduce the situation. The arms 16 do not penetrate - as shown in the drawings - the U-legs, but rather as mentioned, are on the inside of these legs.)

Bevorzugt weist jedes der Segmente 2 ein Überlappungselement 20 auf, das derart gestaltet ist, dass es ein benachbartes Segment 2 umgreift oder in ein benachbartes Segment eingreift. Hierdurch lässt sich der Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal besonders gut so gestalten, dass er seitlich geschlossen ist und somit den Leuchtmitteln besonders guten Schutz bietet. Vorzugsweise kann vorgesehen sein, dass ein Segment 2 - wie in den Zeichnungen dargestellt - jeweils zwei Überlappungselemente 20, 20' aufweist, und zwar ein erstes Überlappungselement 20 zur Überlappung mit einem ersten benachbarten Segment 2 auf einer ersten Seite und ein zweites Überlappungselement 20' zur Überlappung mit einem zweiten benachbarten Segment 2 auf einer der ersten Seite gegenüberliegenden, zweiten Seite. Bei der in den Figuren 1 und 2 gezeigten Ausführungsform ist das erste Überlappungselement 20 dazu ausgebildet, das betreffende benachbarte Segment 2 von außen zu umgreifen und das zweite Überlappungselement 20' ist dazu ausgestaltet, in das betreffende benachbarte Segment 2 von innen einzugreifen.Preferably, each of the segments 2 has an overlap element 20 which is designed such that it encompasses an adjacent segment 2 or engages in an adjacent segment. As a result, the illuminant-receiving channel can be particularly well designed so that it is closed on the side and thus provides the bulbs particularly good protection. Preferably, it may be provided that a segment 2 - as shown in the drawings - each have two overlap elements 20, 20 ', namely a first overlap element 20 for overlapping with a first adjacent segment 2 on a first side and a second overlap element 20' to Overlap with a second adjacent segment 2 on a second side opposite the first side. In the in the FIGS. 1 and 2 In the embodiment shown, the first overlapping element 20 is designed to encompass the adjacent segment 2 concerned from the outside, and the second overlapping element 20 'is configured to engage the adjacent segment 2 in question from the inside.

Vorzugsweise ist dabei die Gestaltung derart, dass das Überlappungselement 20 bzw. das erste Überlappungselement 20 synergistisch mit den Armen 16 zusammenwirkt, und zwar derart, dass die Arme 16 von innen an den U-Schenkeln 6, 8 des betreffenden benachbarten Segments 2 anliegen und das Überlappungselement 20 von außen anliegt. Weiterhin können Arme 16 an ihren freien Endbereichen mit Bezug auf die U-Form nach außen weisende Haken 24 aufweisen, die mit entsprechenden Vorsprüngen 22 des benachbarten Segments 2 zusammenwirken, so dass hierdurch eine Bewegungsbegrenzung gebildet ist.Preferably, the design is such that the overlap element 20 and the first overlap element 20 synergistically cooperates with the arms 16, in such a way that the arms 16 from the inside abut the U-legs 6, 8 of the respective adjacent segment 2 and the Overlapping element 20 rests from the outside. Further, arms 16 may have at their free end portions with respect to the U-shape outwardly facing hooks 24, which cooperate with corresponding projections 22 of the adjacent segment 2, so that thereby a movement limit is formed.

Vorteilhaft ist jedes der Segmente 2 mit einem Aluminiumelement 30, insbesondere in Form einer Aluminium-Klammer, verbunden, wobei das Aluminiumelement 30 zur Kühlung wenigstens eines der Leuchtmittel und/oder zur Halterung dieses Leuchtmittels in dem Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal ausgebildet ist. Ein derartiges Aluminiumelement eignet sich besonders, wenn die Segmente nicht aus Aluminium bestehen, also beispielsweise aus Kunststoff. Bei dem Leuchtmitteln kann es sich um Leuchtstoffröhren, aber insbesondere auch um LEDs handeln. Im Fall von LEDs ist eine gute Wärmeabfuhr bei Betrieb besonders wichtig; das Aluminiumelement ist hierbei besonders vorteilhaft, weil hierdurch eine erhöhte Wärmeabfuhr durch den Kunststoff ermöglicht ist. In Fig. 8 ist beispielhaft ein derartiges Aluminiumelement 30 gesondert gezeigt. Eine besonders effektive Wärmeabfuhr ist ermöglicht, wenn das Aluminiumelement 30 U-förmig bzw. bügelförmig gestaltet ist. Vorzugsweise ist die Form des Aluminiumelements 30 derart an die Form des Segments 2 angepasst, dass es sich im Innenraum I des Segments 2 anordnen lässt, so dass die U-Schenkel des Aluminiumelements 30 parallel zu den U-Schenkeln 6, 8 des Segments 2 ausgerichtet sind. Die Länge der U-Schenkel des Aluminiumelements 30 kann etwa mindestens halb so groß sein wie die Länge der U-Schenkel 6, 8 des Segments 2.Advantageously, each of the segments 2 is connected to an aluminum element 30, in particular in the form of an aluminum clip, wherein the aluminum element 30 for cooling at least one of the lighting means and / or for holding this Illuminant is formed in the bulb receiving channel. Such an aluminum element is particularly suitable if the segments are not made of aluminum, so for example made of plastic. The lighting means may be fluorescent tubes, but in particular also LEDs. In the case of LEDs, good heat dissipation during operation is particularly important; The aluminum element is particularly advantageous in this case, because in this way an increased heat dissipation is made possible by the plastic. In Fig. 8 For example, such an aluminum element 30 is shown separately. A particularly effective heat dissipation is made possible when the aluminum element 30 is U-shaped or bow-shaped. Preferably, the shape of the aluminum element 30 is adapted to the shape of the segment 2 such that it can be arranged in the interior I of the segment 2 so that the U-legs of the aluminum element 30 are aligned parallel to the U-legs 6, 8 of the segment 2 are. The length of the U-legs of the aluminum element 30 may be at least about half the length of the U-legs 6, 8 of the segment 2.

Eine besonders einfache Montage ist ermöglicht, wenn das Aluminiumelement 30 über eine Schnappverbindung bzw. lediglich über eine Schnappverbindung an dem betreffenden Segment 2, insbesondere an dem Verbindungsschenkel 10 des Segments 2 gehaltert ist. Hierzu kann der Verbindungsschenkel 10 - wie in Fig. 1 beispielhaft gezeigt - nach innen weisende Schnapphaken 32 aufweisen. Die Schnapphaken 32 erkennt man auch den in den Figuren 4 und 5 gezeigten Querschnittdarstellungen.A particularly simple assembly is made possible when the aluminum element 30 is held by a snap connection or merely by means of a snap connection on the relevant segment 2, in particular on the connecting leg 10 of the segment 2. For this purpose, the connecting leg 10 - as in Fig. 1 by way of example - inwardly facing snap hooks 32 have. The snap hook 32 can be seen in the FIGS. 4 and 5 shown cross-sectional views.

Eine weitergehend verbesserte Wärmeabfuhr ist ermöglicht, wenn der Kanal zur Lichtabgabe nach unten vorgesehen ist und die Segmente 2 an der Oberseite - also im Verbindungsschenkel 10 - Durchgangsöffnungen, insbesondere ausgebrochene Durchgangsöffnungen, zur Wärmeabfuhr aufweisen.A further improved heat dissipation is made possible if the channel is provided for emitting light down and the segments 2 at the top - ie in the connecting leg 10 - through holes, in particular broken through openings, for heat dissipation.

Eine Verwendung von LEDs ermöglicht - im Gegensatz zu der Verwendung von Leuchtstofflampen - einen kleineren Krümmungsradius des Kanals und außerdem eine besonders homogene Ausleuchtung des Kanals, vom "Anfang" bis zum "Ende", denn Fassungen, wie sie bei Leuchtstofflampen erforderlich sind, sind bei LEDs nicht notwendig. Bei Verwendung von Leuchtstofflampen kann vorgesehen sein, die Lampen in den Grenzbereichen überlappen zu lassen, um Dunkelstellen zu vermeiden. Vorzugsweise weist jedes Segment 2 außerdem an den freien Endbereichen der beiden U-Schenkel 6, 8 Verbindungselemente 40 zur Halterung der bereits erwähnten, den Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal zumindest teilweise abdeckenden lichtdurchlässigen Abdeckung 7 auf. Hierdurch ist eine einfache Montage der Abdeckung 7 ermöglicht. Vorzugsweise ist die Abdeckung 7 derart biegbar, dass sie sich auf einen entsprechend gekrümmten Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal abdeckend aufsetzen lässt. Dies ist an sich aus dem Stand der Technik bekannt. Vorzugsweise ist die Abdeckung 7 diffus lichtdurchlässig; sie kann als flexibles Diffusorband ausgebildet sein. Vorzugsweise besteht die Abdeckung 7 aus Silikon. Die Abdeckung 7 kann insbesondere derart gestaltet sein, dass aufgrund ihrer Lichtdurchlässigkeit Strukturen, die sich innerhalb des Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanals befinden, von außen nicht oder nur schwer erkennen lassen.The use of LEDs, in contrast to the use of fluorescent lamps, allows a smaller radius of curvature of the channel and also a particularly homogeneous illumination of the channel, from the "beginning" to the "end", because versions, as required in fluorescent lamps, are included LEDs not necessary. When using fluorescent lamps can be provided to overlap the lamps in the border areas to avoid dark spots. Preferably, each segment 2 also has at the free end portions of the two U-legs 6, 8 connecting elements 40 for supporting the already mentioned, the illuminant receiving channel at least partially covering the translucent cover 7. As a result, a simple assembly of the cover 7 is possible. Preferably, the cover 7 is bendable so that it can be placed covering on a correspondingly curved bulb receiving channel. This is known per se from the prior art. Preferably, the cover 7 is diffusely transparent; it can be designed as a flexible diffuser belt. Preferably, the cover 7 is made of silicone. The cover 7 may in particular be designed such that due to their translucency structures that are located within the bulb receiving channel, from the outside or difficult to recognize.

Weiterhin vorzugsweise weist wenigstens eines der Segmente 2, vorzugsweise jedes der Segmente 2 Haken 50 auf, die zu dem, durch die U-Form festgelegten Innenbereich I des betreffenden Segments 2 hin weisen. Hierdurch lassen sich zusätzliche Elemente, beispielsweise Leuchtstoffröhren, leicht montieren. (Die in den Figuren 7 und 8 gezeigte Variante weist keine derartigen Haken auf.)Further preferably, at least one of the segments 2, preferably each of the segments 2, has hooks 50 facing the inner region I of the respective segment 2 defined by the U-shape. As a result, additional elements, such as fluorescent tubes, easy to assemble. (The in the FIGS. 7 and 8th variant shown has no such hooks.)

Bei der in den Figuren 1 bis 8 gezeigten Ausführungsform sind weiterhin Federelemente 60 vorgesehen, die außen am Verbindungssteg 10 angeordnet sind und dazu ausgestaltet sind, derart auf das betreffende benachbarte Segment 2 zu wirken, dass sich die beiden Segmente 2 relativ zueinander in einer Normalposition befinden, so dass keine Krümmung des betreffenden Abschnitts des Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanals gegeben ist.In the in the FIGS. 1 to 8 In the embodiment shown, spring elements 60 are furthermore provided which are arranged on the outside of the connecting web 10 and are designed to act on the relevant adjacent segment 2 in such a way that the two segments 2 are in a normal position relative to each other, so that no curvature of the relevant section the bulb receiving channel is given.

In Fig. 5 ist der Durchmesser d eines Segments 2 im Querschnitt durch den Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal bezeichnet, in der Seitenansicht der Fig. 7 die Erstreckung l der U-Schenkel 6, 8 in Längsrichtung des Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanals. Vorzugsweise sind die Segmente 2 so "kurz" gestaltet, dass ihre Länge l maximal so groß ist wie ihr Querschnitt-Durchmesser d, dass also die Beziehung l≤d gilt. Hierdurch lässt sich eine besonders gleichmäßig erscheinende Krümmung erzielen bzw. bei einer entsprechenden Leuchte ein besonders gleichmäßig gekrümmt erscheinender Lichtabgabebereich.In Fig. 5 is the diameter d of a segment 2 in cross section through the bulb-receiving channel referred to, in the side view of Fig. 7 the extension l of the U-legs 6, 8 in the longitudinal direction of the bulb-receiving channel. Preferably, the segments 2 are designed so "short" that their length l is at most as large as their cross-sectional diameter d , so that the relationship l≤d applies. This makes it possible to achieve a particularly uniform curvature or, in the case of a corresponding luminaire, a light output region which appears to be particularly uniformly curved.

Wie erwähnt, eignet sich der Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmebereich besonders gut als Teil einer Leuchte, weil hierdurch auf vergleichsweise einfache Weise ein gekrümmter Lichtabgabebereich gebildet werden kann. Insbesondere eignet sich der Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmebereich auch im Fall einer Anbauleuchte oder Pendelleuchte. Weil die Segmente derart gestaltet werden können, dass sich ein Kanal ergibt, der längs der U-Schenkel und der Verbindungsschenkel geschlossen ist, eignet sich der Leuchtmittelaufnahmekanal dabei auch besonders als Leuchtengehäuse oder Teil eines Leuchtengehäuses. Zur Realisierung einer Pendelleuchte können vorzugsweise einfach unmittelbar an dem Kanal, beispielsweise an Verbindungsschenkeln 10, Pendelseile angebracht werden.As mentioned, the light-receiving area is particularly well suited as part of a lamp, because this can be formed in a comparatively simple manner, a curved light emitting area. In particular, the illuminant receiving area is also suitable in the case of a surface-mounted luminaire or pendant luminaire. Because the segments can be designed such that there is a channel which is closed along the U-legs and the connecting leg, the bulb receiving channel is also particularly suitable as a lamp housing or part of a lamp housing. For the realization of a pendant lamp can preferably simply be attached directly to the channel, for example on connecting legs 10, pendulum ropes.

Der Kanal lässt sich gemäß der Erfindung in praktisch jeder beliebigen Länge realisieren. An beiden Enden können - wie in Fig. 3 skizziert - bei Bedarf Endabdeckungen 5 vorgesehen sein.The channel can be realized according to the invention in virtually any length. At both ends can - as in Fig. 3 outlined - if necessary end covers 5 may be provided.

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Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal zur Aufnahme von Leuchtmitteln einer Leuchte, aufweisend
mehrere, längs einer Reihe angeordnete, U-förmige Segmente (2), wobei jeweils zwei benachbarte Segmente (2) relativ zueinander beweglich miteinander verbunden sind,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Segmente (2) Gussteile sind.Bulb-receiving channel for receiving bulbs of a luminaire, comprising
a plurality of U-shaped segments (2) arranged along a row, wherein each two adjacent segments (2) are movably connected relative to one another,
characterized,
that the segments (2) are castings. Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal nach Anspruch 1,
bei dem die Segmente (2) aus Kunststoff bestehen, vorzugsweise Kunststoff-Spritzgussteile sind.Bulb-receiving channel according to claim 1,
in which the segments (2) are made of plastic, preferably plastic injection-molded parts. Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal nach Anspruch 1,
bei dem die Segmente (2) aus Aluminium bestehen, vorzugsweise Aluminium-Druckgussteile sind.Bulb-receiving channel according to claim 1,
in which the segments (2) are made of aluminum, preferably aluminum die-cast parts. Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal zur Aufnahme von Leuchtmitteln einer Leuchte, aufweisend
mehrere, längs einer Reihe angeordnete, U-förmige Segmente (2), wobei jeweils zwei benachbarte Segmente (2) relativ zueinander beweglich miteinander verbunden sind,
oder Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass jeweils zwei benachbarte Segmente (2) lediglich über eine Rastverbindung (4) miteinander verbunden sind.Bulb-receiving channel for receiving bulbs of a luminaire, comprising
a plurality of U-shaped segments (2) arranged along a row, wherein each two adjacent segments (2) are movably connected relative to one another,
Bulb-receiving channel according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
that each two adjacent segments (2) are interconnected only via a latching connection (4). Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal nach Anspruch 4,
bei dem die U-förmigen Segmente (2) jeweils zwei U-Schenkel (6, 8) aufweisen,
sowie einen, die beiden U-Schenkel (6, 8) verbindenden Verbindungsschenkel (10),
wobei die Rastverbindung (4) ein Rastelement (12) aufweist, das an dem Verbindungsschenkel (10) angeordnet ist.Illuminant receiving channel according to claim 4,
in which the U-shaped segments (2) each have two U-legs (6, 8),
and a connecting leg (10) connecting the two U-legs (6, 8),
wherein the latching connection (4) has a latching element (12) which is arranged on the connecting leg (10). Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal nach Anspruch 5,
bei dem das Rastelement (12) in einem Schnitt betrachtet Außenbegrenzungen aufweist, die eine Kreislinie festlegen.Bulb receiving channel according to claim 5,
in which the latching element (12), seen in a section, has outer boundaries defining a circular line. Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal nach Anspruch 5 oder 6,
bei dem an jedem der U-Schenkel (6, 8) jeweils ein Arm (16) angeordnet ist, der derart gestaltet ist, dass er in ein benachbartes Segment (2) eingreift.Bulb-receiving channel according to claim 5 or 6,
in which an arm (16), which is designed in such a way that it engages in an adjacent segment (2), is arranged on each of the U-legs (6, 8). Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem jedes der Segmente (2) ein Überlappungselement (20, 20') aufweist, das derart gestaltet ist, dass es in ein benachbartes Segment (2) eingreift oder ein benachbartes Segment (2) umgreift.A lamp receiving channel according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each of the segments (2) comprises an overlap member (20, 20 ') configured to engage an adjacent segment (2) or engage around an adjacent segment (2) , Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem jedes der Segmente (2) mit einem Aluminiumelement (30) verbunden ist, das zur Kühlung wenigstens eines der Leuchtmittel und/oder zur Halterung dieses Leuchtmittels in dem Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal ausgebildet ist.Bulb-receiving channel according to one of the preceding claims, wherein each of the segments (2) is connected to an aluminum element (30), which is designed for cooling at least one of the lighting means and / or for holding this light source in the light-emitting means receiving channel. Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal nach Anspruch 9,
bei dem das Aluminiumelement (30) U-förmig ausgebildet ist.Bulb-receiving channel according to claim 9,
in which the aluminum element (30) is U-shaped. Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal nach Anspruch 9 oder 10,
bei dem die Aluminiumelemente (30) jeweils über eine Schnappverbindung mit dem jeweiligen Segment (2) verbunden sind.Bulb-receiving channel according to claim 9 or 10,
in which the aluminum elements (30) are each connected via a snap connection with the respective segment (2). Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem jedes Segment (2) Verbindungselemente (40) zur Halterung einer, den Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal abdeckenden lichtdurchlässigen Abdeckung aufweist.A light receiving tube according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each segment (2) has connecting elements (40) for supporting a light-transmitting cover covering the light-emitting means receiving channel having. Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem wenigstens eines der Segmente (2), vorzugsweise jedes der Segmente (2) Haken (50) aufweist, die zu einem, durch die U-Form festgelegten Innenbereich (I) des betreffenden Segments (2) hin weisen.Bulb-receiving channel according to one of the preceding claims, in which at least one of the segments (2), preferably each of the segments (2), has hooks (50) leading to an inner region ( I ) of the relevant segment defined by the U-shape (FIG. 2) point. Leuchte, aufweisend einen Leuchtmittel-Aufnahmekanal nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche.A light comprising a bulb receiving channel according to any one of the preceding claims. Leuchte nach Anspruch 14 in Form einer Einbau-, Anbau- oder Pendelleuchte.Luminaire according to claim 14 in the form of a recessed, surface mounted or suspended luminaire.
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