EP2816281B1 - Lighting device - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to lighting devices, including a lighting device for equipping facilities, such as for indoor and / or outdoor lighting of buildings, civil engineering structures (bridges, etc. type). ).
- the document FR2817945 of the Applicant describes an example of such a lighting device.
- This type of known lighting devices already equip buildings.
- the document US 5,088,015 shows a lighting device according to the preamble of claim 1.
- this type of lighting device is sometimes located in difficult areas and / or dangerous access.
- this type of lighting device can be suspended several meters high, which makes it makes it difficult to access, in particular to carry out maintenance operations, such as changing the light source for example.
- this type of device advantageously in a sealed version, can also be dedicated to the lighting of particular areas by their atmosphere (high or low temperatures, dust or high humidity ...) or by the places to be illuminated (special industrial processes, particularly in the food industry, or zones with an explosive atmosphere or secure areas).
- the interventions on the device must be quick and easy to implement, to impact at least the thermal conditions, working or industrial process.
- this type of lighting device can be used in large quantities in large areas with high level of illumination (parking, halls, office space ).
- the interventions on the device if they are long and laborious, can cost relatively dear to the sponsor.
- the present invention aims to improve it, while avoiding an increase in the mass and the price of the device.
- a lighting device comprises all the technical characteristics of claim 1. Thanks to these provisions, the electrical separation closure member and internal elements to the longitudinal envelope (including the light source and its support) and therefore access to these are facilitated.
- the present invention makes the electrical disconnection operation simultaneous with the opening operation of the closure member.
- the electrical connection operation is simultaneous with the closing operation of the closure member.
- the electrical contact by butting reduces the intervention time to make the electrical connection.
- the position of the connecting members on the closure member and in the interior space makes it possible to electrically connect or dissociate the closure member of the internal elements to the envelope without specific action on the connection members and thus to facilitate the on-site interventions directly on the lighting device without having to completely deposit the lighting device.
- an operator who is required to operate on such a lighting device is not obliged to dismantle the entire lighting device (hereinafter referred to as a luminaire) in order to carry out its operation, in particular maintenance, or editing (or any other intervention of this kind).
- This is particularly advantageous when the device is difficult to access or is at height and the operator intervenes arms in the air, sometimes on a stepladder or on a ladder, or when the intervention must be performed on a large number of luminaries.
- the intervention method described above further comprises a step of guiding and magnetic attraction of the second connection member secured to the closure member relative to the first connection member secured to the light source support. inside the envelope.
- the figure 1 illustrates a lighting device 10 according to the invention.
- the lighting device 10 comprises an envelope 12.
- a light source 14 (cf. figure 2 ) is arranged associated with a light source support 16 in the envelope 12.
- the light source 14 is electrically powered by a connector 18 comprising a first connection member 20 and a second connection member 22.
- the envelope 12, as illustrated on the figure 1 is longitudinal.
- the casing 12 extends along a longitudinal axis X between a first end 24 and a second end 26.
- the casing 12 preferably has a cylindrical shape, for example a tubular form of circular section of outside diameter D and a length L along the longitudinal axis X, as illustrated on the figure 1 .
- the outer diameter of the envelope is between 40 centimeters (40 cm) and 133 centimeters, and preferably of the order of 70 centimeters, and the length is between 50 centimeters and 200 centimeters.
- the envelope 12 may have a tubular shape with a square section or the envelope 12 may have a non-tubular shape.
- the envelope 12 comprises for example a transparent and / or translucent material.
- the envelope 12 may comprise a material such as glass or transparent and / or translucent plastic.
- the envelope 12 comprises a translucent material allowing the light to pass without being completely transparent.
- the envelope may be composed of two materials, one opaque, for example aluminum, and the other transparent and / or translucent.
- the envelope 12 defines an interior space E which extends between the first and the second end 24, 26 of the envelope 12.
- the envelope 12 further comprises an inner surface 28 oriented towards the interior space E and a surface outer 30, opposite the inner surface 28.
- the envelope 12 has at its first end 24 a first opening 32.
- the envelope 12 preferably comprises at its second end 26 a second opening 32 '.
- a flange, in this case a distal flange 36 closes the second opening 32 'of the envelope 12.
- the distal flange 36 is removably attached to the second end 26 of the envelope.
- a locking member is associated with the distal flange 36 to lock, or secure, its closed position.
- a nut or a screw can be used.
- a locking member integrated in the distal flange type butterfly can be used.
- any other locking member preferably without tools, for example a pivoting handle or a latch can be used.
- the distal flange 36 is, for example, circular.
- the distal flange 36 is for example made of metallic material. However, a plastic material can be envisaged.
- the distal flange assembly 36 / envelope 12 is a tight assembly in position closed. For this purpose, a seal may be provided.
- the assembly of the distal flange on the casing may be a permanent assembly and may in this case be made for example by gluing, welding, riveting, or any other known assembly means.
- the casing 12 also has at its first end 24 a closure member 38.
- the closure member 38 is movable between a closed position, in which it closes the interior space E of the casing 12 and an open position, in which the interior space E of the envelope 12 is accessible from outside the lighting device by the first end 24 of said lighting device.
- the closure member 38 is removably (or detachably) attached to the second end 24 of the envelope 12.
- the closure member 38 comprises a flange, in this case a proximal flange 40.
- the interior space E of the envelope 12 is not accessible from outside the lighting device by the first end 24 of said lighting device.
- the closure member assembly 38 / envelope 12 is a sealed assembly.
- the closure member 38 comprises a portion 42 adapted to be arranged in the interior space E of the envelope 12 when the closure member 38 is in the closed position.
- a sealing member for example a seal 44 is associated with the portion 42 and provides the seal between the casing 12 and the closure member 38.
- the seal 44 provides sealing near the first end 24 between the inner surface 28 of the casing 12 and the closure member 38.
- a locking member 46 is associated with the proximal flange 40 to lock, or secure, the closed position of the closure member 38.
- a nut or a screw can be used.
- a locking member 46 integrated in the butterfly-type proximal flange can be used as illustrated in FIG. figure 2 .
- any other locking member preferably without tools, for example a pivoting handle or a latch can be used.
- the proximal flange 40 is provided at its center with an orifice 48 adapted to let a power supply cable 50 pass through.
- a gland 52 is arranged partly in the orifice 48 and partly around the orifice 48, and the power supply cable 50 passes through the proximal flange 40 via the gland 52.
- the press -toupe 52 ensures the passage of the power supply cable 50 through the closure member 38 from the outside of the envelope to the inner space E of the envelope 12.
- the presence of the gland 52 allows to guarantee the tightness of the envelope 12.
- the cable gland 52 may be replaced by another cable passage device, for example by a simple sealing gasket or electrical connection, for example a plug-in external socket is provided on the flange instead of the press -étoupe.
- the proximal flange 40 is associated with the second connection member 22 of the connector 18.
- the closure member 38 also called closure member 38 associated with the proximal flange 40 comprises a fastening element to which the second fastener is attached.
- connecting member 22 extends in particular, as illustrated on the figure 3 in a proximal body direction Xp between a first end 56 and a second end 58.
- the first end 56 is directed towards the proximal flange 40 while the second end 58 is directed towards the distal flange 36.
- the second end connection 22 is composed of a proximal housing 54, and a proximal body 60.
- the proximal housing 54 and the proximal body 60 are for example made of a plastic material, in particular by molding.
- the proximal housing 54 has a plurality of housings 55, 55 'and 55 ".
- the proximal body 60 is arranged in a housing 55 "of the proximal housing 54.
- the proximal body 60 is preferably secured by snapping the proximal housing 54.
- a fastening clip maintains the proximal body 60 integral with the
- the proximal body 60 can be assembled to the proximal housing 54 by other methods and / or assembly elements.
- a free end of the power supply cable 50 is received in the second connection member 22, and more specifically in a housing 55 'of the proximal body 60.
- the second connection member 22, and more particularly the proximal body 60 comprises an electrical contact element 61.
- the electrical contact element 61 of the second connection member 22 comprises for example a plurality of pins 62.
- the electrical contact element 61 of the second connection member 22 comprises 5 planar-ended pins and screw-in inputs for effecting the electrical connection of the second connection member 22 to the power supply cable 50, and more specifically for making the connection electric proximal body 60 to the power supply cable 50.
- the power supply cable 50 has a plurality of electrical wires and each pin 62 is associated with an electric wire or a set of wires.
- the second connection member 22 further comprises one or more magnetic / ferromagnetic metal inserts 66 (possibly electromagnetic), for example flat head screws, or nails.
- the metal insert (s) 66 (s) advantageously (and) advantageously slightly from the second end 58 of the second connection member in the direction of the distal flange (36). millimeter order.
- the second connection member 22 is adapted to be assembled to the first connection member 20 to form the connector 18.
- the connector 18 has a total length L18 of the order of 98 millimeters (98 mm) and a height h of the order of 16 millimeters.
- the first connecting member 20 comprises a distal housing 68.
- the distal housing 68 is preferably assembled on the light source support 16 arranged in the interior space E of the envelope 12.
- the distal housing 68 is made of a non-conductive material for example in a plastic material.
- the distal casing 68 is preferably made by molding.
- the distal housing 68 accommodates a distal body 74 and a spring 76.
- the distal housing 68 has a plurality of housings 69, 69 '.
- the distal housing 68 extends in a distal housing direction Xd between a first end 70 and a second end 72.
- the first end 70 is oriented toward the proximal flange 40, while the second end 72 is oriented toward the distal flange 36
- the distal housing 68 has, according to the box direction distal Xd, a length L1.
- the spring 76 is housed in a housing 69 'of the distal housing 68 along a spring axis Xr.
- the spring axis Xr is parallel to the distal housing direction Xd.
- the spring 76 is entirely housed inside the distal casing 68 and extends substantially between the second end 72 of the distal casing 68 and the center of the distal casing 68.
- the distal body 74 is housed in a dedicated housing 69 of the distal housing 68.
- the distal housing 68 preferably surrounds the distal body 74.
- the distal body 74 is movable in its recess in translation along an axis parallel to distal box direction Xd.
- the distal body 74 bears on the spring 76. More specifically, at least a portion of the distal body 74 bears on the spring 76.
- the spring 76 exerts a constraint directed in the direction of the spring axis Xr on a distal body portion 74.
- the distal body 74 is made of a plastic material. However other types of materials can be considered.
- the distal body 74 is held mid-length in the distal casing 68 by the spring 76, which is preferably a compression spring.
- the distal body 74 is substantially located between the first end 70 and the second end 72 of the distal housing 68.
- the distal casing 68 has, in the vicinity of its first end 70, upstream of the distal body 74, a connecting duct 78 which comprises a guiding surface 80.
- the distal body 74 has an electrical contact element 82. As illustrated in FIGS. figures 3 and 6 the electrical contact element 82 is composed of a plurality of electrical contacts 83.
- the electrical contacts 83 are mounted on springs.
- distal body 74 has five electrical contacts 83 mounted on springs (or called spring contacts). The springs allow a travel of the electrical contacts 83 in the direction of distal housing Xd.
- the spring-loaded electrical contacts 83 also known as "end" contacts, make it possible to ensure good electrical contact on small surfaces and are equipped with internal springs to improve the performance of the electrical contact by the pressure they exert on the contact. .
- this type of contact by design, have the advantage of being able to tolerate slight movements of parts of the order of a millimeter, without electrical disconnection.
- the distal body 74 may comprise magnetic means.
- the distal body 74 has magnets 86.
- the distal body 74 comprises three cylindrical magnets 86 extending in the direction of distal housing Xd.
- the cylindrical magnets 86 are housed in the distal body 74 between the electrical contacts 83.
- the second connection member 22 is intended to be associated with the first connection member 20.
- the proximal body 60 integral of the proximal housing 54, will be inserted into the connecting duct of the distal housing 68.
- the dimensions of the distal housing 68 and the second connecting member 22 are such that the proximal body 60 is inserted without effort into the connection duct 78 of the distal housing 68.
- the proximal body 60 is inserted into the distal housing 68 until the proximal body 60 comes into contact. abutment against the distal body 74. More specifically, the proximal body 60 is guided by the guide surface 80 in the distal housing 68 in the distal housing direction Xd to an abutment surface corresponding to the distal body 74. When the body proximal 60 is in contact with the distal body 74, each electrical contact of the proximal body 60 is in contact with an associated electrical contact 82 of the distal body 74 so that the transmission of electric current can be made between the power supply cable 50 and the first connecting member 20 itself associated with the light source support via the second connecting member 22.
- the pins 62 of the body proximal 60 will cooperate with the spring contacts 83 of the distal body 74, thereby achieving the electrical contact.
- the electrical contact elements 61, 82 cooperate by butting and thus provides an electrical connection directly as soon as they come into surface contact with each other.
- An attractive force will be generated between the magnets 86 on the distal body 74 and the metal inserts 66 on the proximal body 60.
- the attractive force will participate in guiding the proximal body 60 to the distal body 74 and the reliability. of the connection of the first connection member 20 and the second connection member 22.
- the magnets 86 are dimensioned so that just before the contact between the pin 62 and the spring contact 83 corresponding, the attraction force of the magnets 86 on the metal inserts 66 is slightly greater than the sum of the compressive forces of the spring contacts 83.
- first connection member 20 and the second connection member 22 may be devoid of metal inserts and magnets.
- a compression spring different from the spring 76 mentioned above also housed in the distal housing 68 and dimensioned so as to exert a pressure of the distal body 74 on the proximal body 60 such that, once the closing member in the closed position, the maintenance of the proximal body 60 against the distal body 74, and thus the maintenance of the electrical contact is ensured.
- a detent device may be provided, for example, inside the distal housing 68 to provide mechanical locking of the proximal body 60 in the distal housing 68.
- the first connecting member 20 is fixed on the light source support 16.
- the light source holder 16 comprises, as illustrated in the figures 1 and 2 a first surface 88 and a second surface 90 opposite to the first surface 88.
- the light source 14 is disposed or assembled on the second surface 90, possibly via dedicated connection elements (sockets in the case of tubes fluorescent, for example).
- the first connection member 20 is fixed on the first surface 88 so as not to obstruct or reduce the light field produced by the light source 14. More specifically, the first connection member 20 is fixed on the first surface 88 of the source support light source 16 near the second end 26.
- the mechanical connection of the first connecting member 20 on the light source support 16 is made by snapping.
- the assembly of the first connection member 20 on the light source support 16 is made by screwing or by any other means of assembly.
- the assembly of the first fastener 20 can be done at the end of the light source support 16 on an area dedicated to the connectors, the illuminating portion of the luminaire only starting beyond from this area.
- the light source support 16 extends longitudinally along the longitudinal axis X.
- the light source support 16 has a length LS less than the length of the longitudinal envelope L, so that it can be entirely arranged in the interior space E of the envelope.
- the light source holder 16 is provided with a grip handle 92, or as illustrated, with two grip handles 92, allowing easy removal of the light source holder 16 from the interior space E of the housing. envelope 12. Especially during an intervention, and more particularly during a maintenance operation this feature can be particularly advantageous.
- guide rails may be provided in the interior space E of the envelope for guiding the light source support 16.
- the light source 14 is advantageously a source of elongated shape.
- the longitudinal envelope protecting this source is often subject to significant thermal expansion.
- the envelope 12 of the luminaire often made of plastic material, can be lengthened or retracted depending on the internal thermal conditions (clean heating) and external to the luminaire (conditions of use) more importantly than the structure internally, in particular the light source support advantageously made to from sheet metal.
- the clearance between the light source support and the proximal flange, and therefore between the first connection member 20 and the second connection member 22 can fluctuate during the lighting time of the luminaire and / or during the duration of device life when subjected to high temperature gradients.
- the movement of the spring 76 compensates for any thermal expansion due to the use of the lighting device.
- the force exerted by the spring on the proximal body 60 eliminates any risk of inadvertent electrical disconnection between the first connection member 20 and the second connection member 22.
- the lighting device 10 allows installation, possible interventions and simple maintenance.
- the installation of the device can be carried out in two steps: the connection of the second connection member 22, then the closure of the luminaire facilitated by an automatic connection, namely a simultaneous connection to the closing action and spontaneous by contact by butting.
- the step of connecting the second connection member 12 is carried out as follows: firstly the electrical cable 50 is passed through the gland 52 and then into the opening 55 'of the proximal housing 54 which can be easily disconnected from the proximal flange 40 so as to facilitate the passage of the cable 50. It comes, in a second step, connect the son previously stripped end of the cable in the screw-in pins 62 of the proximal body 60. In a third time, the proximal body 60 is joined to the proximal housing 54 and then assembled on the dedicated support of the proximal flange 40. The gland 52 is then tightened around the cable to seal the passage of the cable.
- the closing step of the luminaire is carried out as follows: the closing member 38 is approached so as to position the proximal body 60 of the second connection member 22 opposite the opening of the conduit of the distal housing 68
- the translational movement during the closure of the closing member 38, to the locked position causes the electrical connection of the first connecting member 20 and the second connecting member 22 of the connector 18. It is finally locked the l closing member in closed position.
- FIGS 4A to 4D illustrate more precisely the connection between the first connection member 20 and the second connection member 22.
- the proximal body 60 compresses the distal body 74 of the first connection member 20.
- the spring 76 is then compressed, and the distal body 74 is translated in the direction of the distal housing Xd to the second end 72 of distal housing 68.
- This arrangement ensures a compression of the spring 76 and consequently a constant thrust force of the distal body 74 towards the proximal body 60. Also the electrical connection is secured.
- an operator proceeds in a succession of simple steps to implement, without special tools (except if necessary the tool for unlocking the proximal or distal flange) and without risk of deterioration of the device.
- the operator From a closed position of the lighting device 10, or in other words, in the closed position of the proximal 40 and distal flanges 36 on the envelope 12, the operator opens the closure member 38 of the second end 26. For example, the operator has unlocked the closure member. By a movement oriented in the direction of the longitudinal axis X in a direction opposite to that of the proximal flange 40 of the casing 12, the operator removes at least partially the closing member 38 of the second opening 32 '. The removal of the closure member 38 allows access to the interior space E, and among other things provides access to the light source 14 and its support 16.
- the light source support comprises the gripping handle 92 which allows the removal of the light source support from the inner space E and / or translating the light source support 16 in the interior space in a direction opposite to the proximal flange 40 along the longitudinal axis X.
- the intervention opposite to the connector is described, that is to say intervention by the distal flange.
- the translation is therefore in a direction opposite to the proximal flange 40.
- longitudinal axis X causes the electrical disconnection of the first connecting member 20 and the second connecting member 22 of the connector 18.
- the withdrawal and / or translation in the inner space E in one direction opposite the proximal flange 40 substantially along the longitudinal axis X of the light source support 16 causes the translation of the first connecting member 20 along the longitudinal axis X, and therefore the distal housing 68 in the direction of the longitudinal axis X in a direction opposite to that of the proximal flange 40.
- the first connecting member 20 thus moves away from the second connection member 22.
- the translation of the first connection member 20 causes the decoupling of its electrical contact element 82 and of the electrical contact element 61 of the second connection member 22.
- closure member 38 may be mechanically connected in the open position to the envelope 12, for example by means of a cable or strap.
- the operator comes to open the closure member 38 associated with the first end 24.
- the operator has unlocked the closure member 38.
- the operator at least partially removes the closure member 38 from the first opening 32.
- the at least partial withdrawal of the closure member 38 causes the electrical disconnection of the first connecting member 20 and the second connecting member 22 of the connector 18.
- the removal of the closure member 38 of the opening causes the translation of the second connecting member 22 salt the longitudinal axis X, the second connection member 22 away from the first connecting member 20. Also, the translation of the second connection member 22 causes the decoupling of its electrical contact element 82 and the electrical contact element 61 of the second connection member 22.
- Access to the light source support is then possible, by sliding the light source support out of the interior space E via the handle 92.
- the lighting device is then closed by replacing the support of light source in the interior space and then closing the closing member 38.
- the reconnection operation being automatic by the present invention, the gland is closed once and for all during the installation of the lighting device, which contributes greatly to the guarantee of preservation of the seal.
- the lighting device 10 may be provided alone, as previously described or coupled in series with a second lighting device of the same type.
- the lighting device 10 may be electrically connected in series with another lighting device 10 'similar to the lighting device 10.
- the lighting device may be associated in series with a plurality of lighting devices.
- the distal flange 36 is similar to the proximal flange described above and a second connector 180 similar to the connector 18 is provided near the second end 26 of the envelope.
- the lighting device can thus be advantageously perfectly symmetrical.
- a second power supply cable 50 'exits the interior space E of the lighting device 10 through the second end 26 and is directly connected to the second device 10'.
- the present device has the advantage of perpetuating the seal. Indeed, since the device is coupled in series with several other lighting devices, each of its two closure members 38 are traversed by a cable 50. During an intervention on the device, one of the two closure members 38 must be removed to clear the opening of the envelope and access the internal organs. The removal of the closing member 38 is facilitated by the presence of the connection device as described. Once the defective part has been replaced, the closure member must be closed again, which is also facilitated by the device that is the subject of the present invention. Without this invention, the reconnection of the closure member must be done manually by the operator, who sometimes has to loosen the cable gland, so that the flange can slide along the cable and away from the body of the luminaire.
- the device according to the invention is particularly advantageous and overcomes these disadvantages.
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Description
La présente invention est relative aux dispositifs d'éclairage, notamment à un dispositif d'éclairage destiné à équiper des installations, comme par exemple pour l'éclairage intérieur et/ou extérieur de bâtiments, de structures de génie civil (type ponts, etc.).The present invention relates to lighting devices, including a lighting device for equipping facilities, such as for indoor and / or outdoor lighting of buildings, civil engineering structures (bridges, etc. type). ).
Plus particulièrement, l'invention se rapporte à un dispositif d'éclairage, comprenant :
- une source lumineuse,
- un support de source lumineuse, auquel la source lumineuse est fixée,
- une enveloppe qui s'étend longitudinalement le long d'un axe longitudinal entre une première et une seconde extrémité, ladite enveloppe définissant un espace intérieur, ledit support de source lumineuse et ladite source lumineuse étant agencés dans l'espace intérieur, et la première et la seconde extrémité comportant chacune une ouverture, le support de source lumineuse étant adapté à être déplacé en partie ou entièrement hors de l'espace intérieur par l'ouverture,
- un organe de fermeture de au moins une des ouvertures de la première et la seconde extrémité, mobile entre une position fermée, dans laquelle l'organe de fermeture ferme l'ouverture, et une position ouverte, dans laquelle l'organe de fermeture ne ferme pas l'ouverture, et
- un connecteur comportant un premier organe de connexion et un deuxième organe de connexion.
- a light source,
- a light source support, to which the light source is fixed,
- an envelope extending longitudinally along a longitudinal axis between a first and a second end, said envelope defining an interior space, said light source support and said light source being arranged in the interior space, and the first and the second end each having an opening, the light source support being adapted to be moved partially or entirely out of the interior space through the opening,
- a closing member of at least one of the openings of the first and the second end, movable between a closed position, in which the closure member closes the opening, and an open position, in which the closure member does not close not the opening, and
- a connector comprising a first connection member and a second connection member.
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En outre, ce type de dispositif, avantageusement dans une version étanche, peut aussi être dédié à l'éclairage de zones particulières de par leur atmosphère (températures négatives ou élevées, poussière ou humidité importante...) ou de par les lieux à éclairer (procédés industriels particuliers, notamment dans le domaine agroalimentaire, ou zones à atmosphère explosible ou zones sécurisés). Dans ces conditions particulières, les interventions sur le dispositif doivent être rapides et faciles de mise en oeuvre, pour impacter au minimum les conditions thermiques, de travail ou le procédé industriel.In addition, this type of device, advantageously in a sealed version, can also be dedicated to the lighting of particular areas by their atmosphere (high or low temperatures, dust or high humidity ...) or by the places to be illuminated (special industrial processes, particularly in the food industry, or zones with an explosive atmosphere or secure areas). In these particular conditions, the interventions on the device must be quick and easy to implement, to impact at least the thermal conditions, working or industrial process.
Enfin, ce type de dispositif d'éclairage peut être utilisé en grande quantité dans de vastes zones à fort niveau d'éclairement (parking, halls, espaces de bureaux...). Dans cette configuration, les interventions sur le dispositif, si elles sont longues et laborieuses, peuvent coûter relativement cher au commanditaire.Finally, this type of lighting device can be used in large quantities in large areas with high level of illumination (parking, halls, office space ...). In this configuration, the interventions on the device, if they are long and laborious, can cost relatively dear to the sponsor.
Ainsi, dans un souci de réduction du temps d'intervention sur ce type de dispositif, la présente invention vise à l'améliorer, tout en évitant un accroissement de la masse et du prix du dispositif.Thus, for the sake of reducing the intervention time on this type of device, the present invention aims to improve it, while avoiding an increase in the mass and the price of the device.
A cet effet, selon l'invention, un dispositif d'éclairage comporte toutes les caractéristiques techniques de la revendication 1. Grâce à ces dispositions, la séparation électrique de l'organe de fermeture et des éléments internes à l'enveloppe longitudinale (notamment la source lumineuse et son support) et donc l'accès à ces derniers sont facilités.For this purpose, according to the invention, a lighting device comprises all the technical characteristics of claim 1. Thanks to these provisions, the electrical separation closure member and internal elements to the longitudinal envelope (including the light source and its support) and therefore access to these are facilitated.
En effet, lorsque l'on recherche l'accès aux éléments disposés dans l'espace intérieur de l'enveloppe, par exemple en dégageant l'ouverture de l'organe de fermeture portant le second organe de connexion, la présente invention rend l'opération de déconnexion électrique simultanée à l'opération d'ouverture de l'organe de fermeture. De même, l'opération de connexion électrique est simultanée à l'opération de fermeture de l'organe de fermeture. En d'autres termes, du point de vue de l'opérateur, les opérations spécifiques de déconnexion et de reconnexion des organes de fermeture sont supprimées, puisqu'elles deviennent simultanées aux opérations d'ouverture et de fermeture des organes de fermeture.Indeed, when seeking access to the elements arranged in the interior space of the envelope, for example by disengaging the opening of the closure member carrying the second connecting member, the present invention makes the electrical disconnection operation simultaneous with the opening operation of the closure member. Similarly, the electrical connection operation is simultaneous with the closing operation of the closure member. In other words, from the point of view of the operator, the specific operations of disconnection and reconnection of the closing members are eliminated, since they become simultaneous with the opening and closing operations of the closure members.
Les efforts nécessaires à la connexion et à la déconnexion habituellement induits par les dispositifs de connectique classiques par embrochage, sont éliminés grâce à l'utilisation de contacts électriques par aboutage.The efforts necessary for the connection and disconnection usually induced by conventional plug-in connection devices are eliminated by the use of electrical contacts by butting.
Par exemple, dans le cas de dispositifs suspendus en hauteur, le contact électrique par aboutage (ou bout à bout) permet de réduire le temps d'intervention pour effectuer le raccordement électrique. La position des organes de connexion sur l'organe de fermeture et dans l'espace intérieur permet de connecter ou de dissocier électriquement l'organe de fermeture des éléments internes à l'enveloppe sans action spécifique sur les organes de connexion et ainsi de faciliter les interventions sur site directement sur le dispositif d'éclairage sans avoir à déposer complètement le dispositif d'éclairage. On comprend ainsi qu'un opérateur amené à intervenir sur un tel dispositif d'éclairage n'est pas obligé de démonter tout le dispositif d'éclairage (encore appelé ci-après luminaire) pour réaliser son opération, en particulier de maintenance, ou de montage (ou encore tout autre intervention de ce genre). Ceci est particulièrement avantageux lorsque le dispositif est difficile d'accès ou est en hauteur et que l'opérateur intervient les bras en l'air, parfois en étant sur un escabeau ou sur une échelle, ou encore lorsque l'intervention doit être effectuée sur un grand nombre de luminaires.For example, in the case of devices suspended in height, the electrical contact by butting (or end-to-end) reduces the intervention time to make the electrical connection. The position of the connecting members on the closure member and in the interior space makes it possible to electrically connect or dissociate the closure member of the internal elements to the envelope without specific action on the connection members and thus to facilitate the on-site interventions directly on the lighting device without having to completely deposit the lighting device. It is thus understood that an operator who is required to operate on such a lighting device is not obliged to dismantle the entire lighting device (hereinafter referred to as a luminaire) in order to carry out its operation, in particular maintenance, or editing (or any other intervention of this kind). This is particularly advantageous when the device is difficult to access or is at height and the operator intervenes arms in the air, sometimes on a stepladder or on a ladder, or when the intervention must be performed on a large number of luminaries.
Dans des modes de réalisation préférés de l'invention, on peut éventuellement avoir recours en outre à l'une et/ou à l'autre des dispositions suivantes prise seule ou en combinaison :
- en position fermée de l'organe de fermeture, les premier et deuxième organes de connexion sont en outre connectés l'un à l'autre mécaniquement ;
- le premier organe de connexion coopère avec le deuxième organe de connexion avec un contact mécanique élastique. Le contact mécanique élastique garantit une connexion aisée et franche des organes ;
- le dispositif d'éclairage comprend en outre des éléments de guidage guidant l'organe de fermeture par rapport à l'enveloppe longitudinale, les éléments de guidage étant formés en partie par le support de source lumineuse. Les éléments de guidage permettent une mise en place facile et ce même sans visibilité importante de l'organe de fermeture;
- les premier et deuxième organes de connexion comportent des éléments magnétiques (par exemple des éléments en matériau ferromagnétique). Les éléments magnétiques assurent une attraction entre les premier et deuxième organes de connexion, et par conséquent assurent une connexion électrique franche sans efforts de fermeture supplémentaires lorsque l'organe de fermeture est mis en place dans l'ouverture de l'enveloppe longitudinale. En outre, les éléments magnétiques rendent la connexion spontanée sous l'effet de l'attraction magnétique et plus fiable ;
- le dispositif d'éclairage comporte en outre un câble d'alimentation électrique qui, en position fermée de l'organe de fermeture, est agencé en partie hors de l'espace intérieur et en partie dans l'espace intérieur, l'organe de fermeture comportant un flasque comprenant un orifice pourvu d'un presse-étoupe (ou autre dispositif de passage de câble), le câble d'alimentation traversant le flasque au travers du presse-étoupe (ou autre dispositif de passage de câble), et un élément de fixation auquel est fixé le deuxième organe de connexion ;
- le premier organe de connexion comporte un boitier distal, un ressort et un corps distal, dans lequel le boitier distal s'étend longitudinalement, le ressort étant logé dans le boitier distal le long d'un axe de ressort, une extrémité du ressort étant fixe par rapport au boitier distal et l'autre extrémité étant en appui sur le corps distal;
- le corps distal est logé coulissant en translation selon un axe de boitier distal parallèle à l'axe de ressort. Le coulissement du boitier distal offre l'assurance d'une connexion sans risque de déconnexion sur toute la longueur de coulissement. Cela permet notamment le rattrapage des jeux qui peuvent survenir lors de la vie du dispositif d'éclairage. Par exemple, les jeux entre organes de fermeture et éléments internes à l'enveloppe dus à leurs mouvements relatifs sous l'effet des dilatations thermiques des différents matériaux utilisés ;
- un élément de contact électrique est logé dans le corps distal ;
- le deuxième organe de connexion comporte un corps proximal, et le boitier distal comporte une surface de guidage du corps proximal. Cet agencement permet de réduire l'encombrement du connecteur tout en assurant un guidage intuitif lors de la connexion du premier et du deuxième organe de connexion ;
- le corps proximal est solidarisé au boitier proximal. Par exemple, la solidarisation est une fixation par encliquetage qui rend le montage initial simple à réaliser ;
- un élément de contact électrique est logé dans le corps proximal, l'élément de contact électrique du corps proximal et l'élément de contact électrique du corps distal étant adaptés pour être connectés électriquement l'un à l'autre pour former le contact électrique.
- in the closed position of the closure member, the first and second connecting members are further connected to one another mechanically;
- the first connection member cooperates with the second connection member with an elastic mechanical contact. The elastic mechanical contact guarantees an easy and frank connection of the organs;
- the lighting device further comprises guide elements guiding the closure member relative to the longitudinal envelope, the guide elements being formed in part by the light source support. The guide elements allow easy installation and this even without significant visibility of the closure member;
- the first and second connection members comprise magnetic elements (for example elements made of ferromagnetic material). The magnetic elements provide an attraction between the first and second connecting members, and therefore ensure a clean electrical connection without additional closing forces when the closure member is placed in the opening of the longitudinal casing. In addition, the magnetic elements make the connection spontaneous under the effect of magnetic attraction and more reliable;
- the lighting device further comprises a power supply cable which, in the closed position of the closure member, is arranged partly out of the internal space and partly in the interior space, the closure member having a flange comprising an orifice provided with a gland (or other cable-passing device), the power cable passing through the flange through the gland (or other cable-passing device), and an element fastener to which is fixed the second connecting member;
- the first connecting member comprises a distal housing, a spring and a distal body, wherein the distal housing extends longitudinally, the spring being housed in the distal housing along a spring axis, one end of the spring being fixed relative to the distal housing and the other end being supported on the distal body;
- the distal body is housed sliding in translation along a distal housing axis parallel to the spring axis. The sliding of the distal housing provides the assurance of a connection without risk of disconnection along the entire sliding length. This allows in particular the catching games that can occur during the life of the lighting device. For example, the games between closure members and internal elements to the envelope due to their relative movements under the effect of thermal expansion of the various materials used;
- an electrical contact element is housed in the distal body;
- the second connecting member comprises a proximal body, and the distal housing has a guide surface of the proximal body. This arrangement reduces the size of the connector while providing intuitive guidance when connecting the first and second connecting member;
- the proximal body is secured to the proximal housing. For example, the fastening is a snap fastening which makes the initial assembly simple to perform;
- an electrical contact element is housed in the proximal body, the electrical contact element of the proximal body and the electrical contact element of the distal body being adapted to be electrically connected to each other to form the electrical contact.
La présente invention vise, en outre, un procédé d'intervention sur un dispositif tel que précédemment décrit qui comporte les étapes suivantes :
- à partir de la position fermée du dispositif d'éclairage, déconnecter électriquement le premier et le deuxième organe de connexion en ouvrant l'organe de fermeture de la première extrémité,
- ôter le support de source lumineuse de l'espace intérieur,
- effectuer une opération de maintenance ou de montage sur la source lumineuse et/ou sur le support de source,
- remettre le support de source lumineuse et la source lumineuse dans l'espace intérieur,
- connecter électriquement le premier et le deuxième organe de connexion en fermant l'organe de fermeture.
- from the closed position of the lighting device, electrically disconnecting the first and second connection members by opening the closure member of the first end,
- remove the light source support from the interior space,
- perform a maintenance or assembly operation on the light source and / or on the source support,
- replace the light source support and the light source in the interior space,
- electrically connecting the first and second connection member by closing the closure member.
Dans une réalisation, le procédé d'intervention décrit ci-dessus comporte en outre une étape de guidage et d'attraction magnétique du second organe de connexion solidaire de l'organe de fermeture par rapport au premier organe de connexion solidaire du support de source lumineuse interne à l'enveloppe.In one embodiment, the intervention method described above further comprises a step of guiding and magnetic attraction of the second connection member secured to the closure member relative to the first connection member secured to the light source support. inside the envelope.
La présente invention vise, également, un procédé d'intervention sur un dispositif tel que précédemment décrit qui comporte les étapes suivantes :
- à partir de la position fermée du dispositif d'éclairage, ouvrir l'organe de fermeture de la deuxième extrémité et déconnecter électriquement le premier et le deuxième organe de connexion en déplaçant le support de source lumineuse en partie ou entièrement hors de l'espace intérieur par l'ouverture de la deuxième extrémité,
- effectuer une opération de maintenance ou de montagne sur la source lumineuse et/ou sur le support de source,
- remettre le support de source lumineuse et la source lumineuse dans l'espace intérieur,
- connecter électriquement le premier et le deuxième organe de connexion en remettant le support de source lumineuse et la source lumineuse en position dans l'espace intérieur,
- fermer l'organe de fermeture de la deuxième extrémité.
- from the closed position of the lighting device, opening the closure member of the second end and electrically disconnecting the first and second connecting members by moving the light source support partially or entirely out of the interior space by the opening of the second end,
- perform a maintenance or mountain operation on the light source and / or on the source support,
- replace the light source support and the light source in the interior space,
- electrically connecting the first and second connecting members by restoring the light source holder and the light source in position in the interior space,
- close the closing member of the second end.
D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront au cours de la description suivante d'une de ses formes de réalisation, donnée à titre d'exemple non limitatif, en regard des dessins joints.Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of one of its embodiments, given by way of non-limiting example, with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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figure 1 est une vue schématique en coupe longitudinale d'un dispositif d'éclairage selon l'invention, l'organe de fermeture étant en position fermée, - la
figure 2 est une vue en coupe longitudinale à échelle agrandie de la zone repérée II à lafigure 1 , l'organe de fermeture étant en position ouverte, - la
figure 3 est une vue en coupe en position ouverte du connecteur équipant le dispositif d'éclairage de lafigure 2 , - les
figures 4A à 4D sont des figures représentant des étapes de connexion du connecteur de lafigure 3 , - la
figure 5 est une vue en perspective d'un corps proximal d'un second organe de connexion du dispositif d'éclairage de lafigure 1 , - la
figure 6 est une vue en perspective d'un corps distal d'un premier organe de connexion du dispositif d'éclairage de lafigure 1 , - la
figure 7 est une vue schématique en coupe longitudinale de deux dispositifs d'éclairage selon l'invention couplés l'un avec l'autre.
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figure 1 is a schematic view in longitudinal section of a lighting device according to the invention, the closure member being in the closed position, - the
figure 2 is a longitudinal sectional view on an enlarged scale of the area marked II tofigure 1 with the closure member in the open position, - the
figure 3 is a sectional view in the open position of the connector equipping the lighting device of thefigure 2 , - the
Figures 4A to 4D are figures representing connector connection steps of thefigure 3 , - the
figure 5 is a perspective view of a proximal body of a second connecting member of the lighting device of thefigure 1 , - the
figure 6 is a perspective view of a distal body of a first connection member of the lighting device of thefigure 1 , - the
figure 7 is a schematic view in longitudinal section of two lighting devices according to the invention coupled with each other.
Sur les différentes figures, les mêmes références désignent des éléments identiques ou similaires.In the different figures, the same references designate identical or similar elements.
La
L'enveloppe 12, telle qu'illustrée sur la
L'enveloppe 12 comporte par exemple un matériau transparent et / ou translucide. A cet effet, l'enveloppe 12 peut comporter un matériau tel que du verre ou du plastique transparent et / ou translucide. Eventuellement, l'enveloppe 12 comporte un matériau translucide permettant de laisser passer la lumière sans être totalement transparent. Eventuellement, l'enveloppe peut être composée de deux matériaux, l'un opaque, par exemple de l'aluminium, et l'autre transparent et / ou translucide.The
L'enveloppe 12 définit un espace intérieur E qui s'étend entre la première et la seconde extrémité 24, 26 de l'enveloppe 12. L'enveloppe 12 comporte en outre une surface intérieure 28 orientée vers l'espace intérieur E et une surface extérieure 30, opposée à la surface intérieure 28.The
L'enveloppe 12 comporte à sa première extrémité 24 une première ouverture 32. L'enveloppe 12 comporte préférentiellement à sa seconde extrémité 26 une deuxième ouverture 32'. Un flasque, en l'espèce un flasque distal 36 ferme la deuxième ouverture 32' de l'enveloppe 12. En l'espèce le flasque distal 36 est fixé de manière amovible sur la seconde extrémité 26 de l'enveloppe. Un organe de verrouillage est associé au flasque distal 36 pour verrouiller, ou sécuriser, sa position fermée. Par exemple un écrou ou une vis peut être utilisé. En l'espèce, un organe de verrouillage intégré au flasque distal de type papillon peut être utilisé. Toutefois dans des variantes de réalisation, tout autre organe de verrouillage, de préférence sans outil, par exemple une poignée pivotante ou un loquet peut être utilisé.The
Le flasque distal 36 est, par exemple, circulaire. Le flasque distal 36 est par exemple réalisé en matériau métallique. Toutefois, un matériau plastique peut être envisagé. Avantageusement, l'assemblage flasque distal 36 / enveloppe 12 est un assemblage étanche en position fermé. A cet effet, un joint d'étanchéité peut être prévu. Eventuellement, l'assemblage du flasque distal sur l'enveloppe peut être un assemblage permanent et peut dans ce cas être par exemple réalisé par collage, soudage, rivetage, ou tout autre moyen d'assemblage connu.The
L'enveloppe 12 comporte également à sa première extrémité 24 un organe de fermeture 38. L'organe de fermeture 38 est mobile entre une position fermée, dans laquelle il ferme l'espace intérieur E de l'enveloppe 12 et une position ouverte, dans laquelle l'espace intérieur E de l'enveloppe 12 est accessible depuis l'extérieur du dispositif d'éclairage par la première extrémité 24 dudit dispositif d'éclairage. En d'autres termes, l'organe de fermeture 38 est fixé de manière amovible (ou encore de façon détachable) sur la seconde extrémité 24 de l'enveloppe 12.The
L'organe de fermeture 38 comporte un flasque, en l'espèce un flasque proximal 40. En position fermée du flasque proximal 40 (ou, autrement dit, en position fermée de l'organe de fermeture 38) l'espace intérieur E de l'enveloppe 12 n'est pas accessible depuis l'extérieur du dispositif d'éclairage par la première extrémité 24 dudit dispositif d'éclairage. Avantageusement, l'assemblage organe de fermeture 38 / enveloppe 12 est un assemblage étanche. Par exemple, l'organe de fermeture 38 comporte une portion 42 adaptée pour être agencée dans l'espace intérieur E de l'enveloppe 12 lorsque l'organe de fermeture 38 est en position fermée. A cet effet, un organe d'étanchéité, par exemple un joint d'étanchéité 44 est associé à la portion 42 et assure l'étanchéité entre l'enveloppe 12 et l'organe de fermeture 38. Plus précisément le joint d'étanchéité 44 assure l'étanchéité à proximité de la première extrémité 24 entre la surface intérieure 28 de l'enveloppe 12 et l'organe de fermeture 38.The
En l'espèce, un organe de verrouillage 46 est associé au flasque proximal 40 pour verrouiller, ou sécuriser, la position fermée de l'organe de fermeture 38. Par exemple un écrou ou une vis peut être utilisé. En l'espèce, un organe de verrouillage 46 intégré au flasque proximal de type papillon peut être utilisé comme illustré sur la
Le flasque proximal 40 est muni en son centre d'un orifice 48 adapté pour laisser passer un câble d'alimentation électrique 50. En l'occurrence, et tel que mieux représenté sur la
Dans une variante de réalisation, le presse étoupe 52 peut être remplacé par un autre dispositif de passage de câble, par exemple par un simple joint serrant ou de raccordement électrique, par exemple une prise externe débrochable est prévue sur le flasque à la place du presse-étoupe.In an alternative embodiment, the
Au flasque proximal 40 est associé le deuxième organe de connexion 22 du connecteur 18. En l'espèce, l'organe de fermeture 38 (encore appelé élément de fermeture 38) associé au flasque proximal 40 comporte un élément de fixation auquel est fixé le deuxième organe de connexion 22. L'organe de connexion 22 s'étend notamment, tel qu'illustré sur la
Plus précisément, le corps proximal 60 est agencé dans un logement 55" du boitier proximal 54. Le corps proximal 60 est préférentiellement solidaire par encliquetage du boitier proximal 54. En d'autres termes, un clip de fixation maintient le corps proximal 60 solidaire du boitier proximal 54. Toutefois, dans des variantes de réalisation, le corps proximal 60 peut être assemblé au boitier proximal 54 par d'autres méthodes et/ou éléments d'assemblage.More specifically, the
Une extrémité libre du câble d'alimentation électrique 50 est reçue dans le deuxième organe de connexion 22, et plus précisément dans un logement 55' du corps proximal 60.A free end of the
Le deuxième organe de connexion 22, et plus particulièrement le corps proximal 60, comporte un élément de contact électrique 61. L'élément de contact électrique 61 du deuxième organe de connexion 22 comporte par exemple une pluralité de broches 62. En l'espèce, et tel que représenté sur les
Préférentiellement, le deuxième organe de connexion 22 comporte en outre un ou plusieurs inserts métalliques magnétiques / ferromagnétiques 66 (éventuellement électromagnétiques), par exemple des vis à tête plates, ou des clous. Le (ou les) insert(s) métallique(s) 66 dépasse(nt) avantageusement légèrement de la seconde extrémité 58 du deuxième organe de connexion dans le sens du flasque distal 36. On entend ici par dépasser légèrement, un dépassement de l'ordre du millimètre.Preferably, the
Le deuxième organe de connexion 22 est adapté pour venir s'assembler au premier organe de connexion 20 afin de former le connecteur 18. Préférentiellement le connecteur 18 a une longueur totale L18 de l'ordre de 98 millimètres (98 mm) et une hauteur h de l'ordre de 16 millimètres.The
Le premier organe de connexion 20 comporte un boitier distal 68. Le boitier distal 68 est préférentiellement assemblé sur le support de source lumineuse 16 agencé dans l'espace intérieur E de l'enveloppe 12. Le boitier distal 68 est réalisé en un matériau non conducteur, par exemple en un matériau plastique. Le boitier distal 68 est réalisé préférentiellement par moulage. Le boitier distal 68 accueille un corps distal 74 et un ressort 76.The first connecting
Le boitier distal 68 comporte une pluralité de logements 69, 69'. Le boitier distal 68 s'étend selon une direction de boitier distal Xd entre une première extrémité 70 et une seconde extrémité 72. La première extrémité 70 est orientée vers le flasque proximal 40, tandis que la seconde extrémité 72 est orientée vers le flasque distal 36. Le boitier distal 68 a, selon la direction de boitier distal Xd, une longueur L1.The
Le ressort 76 est logé dans un logement 69' du boitier distal 68 le long d'un axe de ressort Xr. Avantageusement l'axe de ressort Xr est parallèle à la direction de boitier distal Xd. Le ressort 76 est entièrement logé à l'intérieur du boitier distal 68 et s'étend sensiblement entre la seconde extrémité 72 du boitier distal 68 et le centre du boitier distal 68.The
Le corps distal 74 est logé dans un logement dédié 69 du boitier distal 68. En d'autres termes, le boitier distal 68 entoure préférentiellement entièrement le corps distal 74. Le corps distal 74 est mobile dans son logement en translation selon un axe parallèle à la direction de boitier distal Xd. Le corps distal 74 est en appui sur le ressort 76. Plus précisément, au moins une partie du corps distal 74 est en appui sur le ressort 76. Le ressort 76 exerce une contrainte dirigée selon la direction de l'axe de ressort Xr sur une partie du corps distal 74. Le corps distal 74 est réalisé dans un matériau plastique. Toutefois d'autres types de matériaux peuvent être envisagés.The
Tel qu'illustré sur la
Le boitier distal 68 comporte au voisinage de sa première extrémité 70, en amont du corps distal 74, un conduit de connexion 78 qui comporte une surface de guidage 80.The
Le corps distal 74 comporte un élément de contact électrique 82. Tel qu'illustré sur les
Les contacts électriques 83 à ressort, encore appelés contacts « en bout », permettent d'assurer un bon contact électrique sur de petites surfaces et sont équipés de ressorts internes pour améliorer la performance du contact électrique par la pression qu'ils exercent sur le contact. En outre, ce type de contacts, par conception, présentent l'avantage de pouvoir tolérer de légers mouvements des pièces de l'ordre du millimètre, sans déconnexion électrique.The spring-loaded electrical contacts 83, also known as "end" contacts, make it possible to ensure good electrical contact on small surfaces and are equipped with internal springs to improve the performance of the electrical contact by the pressure they exert on the contact. . In addition, this type of contact, by design, have the advantage of being able to tolerate slight movements of parts of the order of a millimeter, without electrical disconnection.
En outre et tel qu'illustré sur la
Comme précédemment décrit, le deuxième organe de connexion 22 est destiné à être associé au premier organe de connexion 20. Pour réaliser la connexion électrique et mécanique entre le premier organe de connexion 20 et le deuxième organe de connexion 22, le corps proximal 60, solidaire du boitier proximal 54, va être inséré dans le conduit de connexion du boitier distal 68. Les dimensions du boitier distal 68 et du deuxième organe de connexion 22 sont telles, que le corps proximal 60 est inséré sans effort dans le conduit de connexion 78 du boitier distal 68.As previously described, the
Le corps proximal 60 est inséré dans le boitier distal 68 jusqu'à ce que le corps proximal 60 vienne en butée contre le corps distal 74. Plus précisément, le corps proximal 60 est guidé par la surface de guidage 80 dans le boitier distal 68 selon la direction de boitier distal Xd jusqu'à une surface de butée correspondante au corps distal 74. Lorsque le corps proximal 60 est en contact avec le corps distal 74, chaque contact électrique du corps proximal 60 est en contact avec un contact électrique 82 associé du corps distal 74 de sorte que la transmission du courant électrique puisse se faire entre le câble d'alimentation électrique 50 et le premier organe de connexion 20 lui-même associé au support de source lumineuse via le deuxième organe de connexion 22. En d'autres termes, lors de l'insertion du corps proximal 60 dans le boitier distal 68, les broches 62 du corps proximal 60 vont venir coopérer avec les contacts 83 à ressort du corps distal 74, réalisant ainsi le contact électrique. Les éléments de contact électrique 61, 82 coopèrent par aboutage et ainsi assure une connexion électrique directement, dès qu'ils entrent en contact surfacique l'un avec l'autre.The
Une force d'attraction va être générée entre les aimants 86 sur le corps distal 74 et les inserts 66 métalliques sur le corps proximal 60. La force d'attraction va participer au guidage du corps proximal 60 vers le corps distal 74 et à la fiabilité de la connexion du premier organe de connexion 20 et du deuxième organe de connexion 22. Les aimants 86 sont dimensionnés de sorte que juste avant le contact entre la broche 62 et le contact 83 à ressort correspondant, la force d'attraction des aimants 86 sur les inserts métalliques 66 soit légèrement supérieure à la somme des forces de compression des contacts 83 à ressort.An attractive force will be generated between the
Dans des variantes de réalisation, le premier organe de connexion 20 et le deuxième organe de connexion 22 peuvent être dépourvus d'inserts métalliques et d'aimants. En outre, il est possible de prévoir un ressort de compression différent du ressort 76 mentionné ci-dessus, logé également dans le boitier distal 68 et dimensionné de sorte à exercer une pression du corps distal 74 sur le corps proximal 60 telle que, une fois l'organe de fermeture en position fermée, le maintien du corps proximal 60 contre le corps distal 74, et donc le maintien du contact électrique soit assuré. Dans une autre variante, un dispositif d'encliquetage peut être prévu, par exemple à l'intérieur du boitier distal 68 pour venir réaliser un blocage mécanique du corps proximal 60 dans le boitier distal 68.In alternative embodiments, the
Le premier organe de connexion 20 est fixé sur le support de source lumineuse 16. Le support de source lumineuse 16 comporte, comme illustré sur les
Tel qu'illustré le support de source lumineuse 16 s'étend longitudinalement selon l'axe longitudinal X. Le support de source lumineuse 16 a une longueur LS inférieure à la longueur de l'enveloppe longitudinale L, de sorte à pouvoir être entièrement agencé dans l'espace intérieur E de l'enveloppe. Par exemple le support de source lumineuse 16 est pourvu d'une poignée de préhension 92, ou tel qu'illustré, de deux poignées de préhension 92, permettant un retrait facile du support de source lumineuse 16 hors de l'espace intérieur E de l'enveloppe 12. Notamment lors d'une intervention, et plus particulièrement lors d'une opération de maintenance cette caractéristique peut être particulièrement avantageuse. En outre, des rails de guidage peuvent être prévus dans l'espace intérieur E de l'enveloppe pour le guidage du support de source lumineuse 16.As illustrated, the
En l'espèce, à l'état fermé du dispositif d'éclairage 10, les directions de boitier proximal Xp, de boitier distal Xd, de l'axe longitudinale X, de l'axe de ressort Xr sont sensiblement parallèles.In this case, in the closed state of the
La source lumineuse 14 est avantageusement une source de forme allongée. En l'espèce, l'enveloppe longitudinale protégeant cette source est souvent sujette à des dilatations thermiques importantes. Plus précisément, l'enveloppe 12 du luminaire, souvent réalisée en matériau plastique, peut s'allonger ou se rétracter en fonction des conditions thermiques internes (échauffement propre) et externes au luminaire (conditions d'utilisation) de façon plus importante que la structure interne, notamment le support de source lumineuse avantageusement réalisé à partir de tôle métallique. Le jeu entre le support de source lumineuse et le flasque proximal, et par conséquent entre le premier organe de connexion 20 et le deuxième organe de connexion 22 peut fluctuer au cours du temps d'allumage du luminaire et/ou au cours de la durée de vie du dispositif lorsqu'il est soumis à de forts gradients de température. Le débattement du ressort 76 permet de compenser toute dilatation thermique due à l'usage du dispositif d'éclairage. Ainsi, l'effort exercé par le ressort sur le corps proximal 60 permet de supprimer tout risque de déconnexion électrique intempestive entre le premier organe de connexion 20 et le deuxième organe de connexion 22.The
Le dispositif d'éclairage 10 permet une installation, des éventuelles interventions et une maintenance simple.The
En particulier, l'installation du dispositif peut s'effectuer en deux étapes : le raccordement du deuxième organe de connexion 22, puis la fermeture du luminaire facilitée par une connexion automatique, à savoir une connexion simultanée à l'action de fermeture et spontanée par le contact par aboutage.In particular, the installation of the device can be carried out in two steps: the connection of the
L'étape de raccordement du deuxième organe de connexion 12 s'effectue de la façon suivante : dans un premier temps on fait traverser le câble électrique 50 dans le presse-étoupe 52 puis dans l'ouverture 55' du boitier proximal 54 qui peut être désolidarisé facilement du flasque proximal 40 de façon à faciliter le passage du câble 50. On vient, dans un deuxième temps, raccorder les fils préalablement dénudés en extrémité du câble dans les broches à visser 62 du corps proximal 60. Dans un troisième temps, on vient solidariser le corps proximal 60 au boitier proximal 54 puis monter l'ensemble sur le support dédié du flasque proximal 40. Le presse-étoupe 52 est ensuite serré autour du câble pour assurer l'étanchéité du passage de câble.The step of connecting the
L'étape de fermeture du luminaire s'effectue de la façon suivante : on approche l'organe de fermeture 38, de façon à positionner le corps proximal 60 du deuxième organe de connexion 22 en face de l'ouverture du conduit du boitier distal 68. Le mouvement de translation lors de la fermeture de l'organe de fermeture 38, jusqu'à la position verrouillée, entraine la connexion électrique du premier organe de connexion 20 et du deuxième organe de connexion 22 du connecteur 18. On vient enfin verrouiller l'organe de fermeture en position fermée.The closing step of the luminaire is carried out as follows: the closing
Les
Tel que représenté
Sous l'effet d'attraction des aimants 86, les premier et deuxième organes de connexion sont attirés l'un vers l'autre et le raccordement électrique est établi comme illustré sur la
Lors de la fermeture de l'organe de fermeture 38, le corps proximal 60 vient comprimer le corps distal 74 du premier organe de connexion 20. Le ressort 76 est alors comprimé, et le corps distal 74 se translate selon la direction de boitier distal Xd vers la seconde extrémité 72 de boitier distal 68. Cette disposition permet d'assurer une compression du ressort 76 et par suite un effort de poussée constant du corps distal 74 en direction du corps proximal 60. Aussi la connexion électrique est sécurisée.When the closing
En outre, pour effectuer une intervention sur le dispositif, par exemple pour effectuer une opération de maintenance pour changer la source lumineuse 14, un opérateur procède selon une succession d'étapes simples à mettre en oeuvre, sans outillage particulier (hormis si besoin l'outil de déverrouillage du flasque proximal ou distal) et sans risque de détérioration du dispositif.In addition, to perform an intervention on the device, for example to perform a maintenance operation to change the
A partir d'une position fermée du dispositif d'éclairage 10, ou en d'autres termes, en position fermée des flasques proximal 40 et distal 36 sur l'enveloppe 12, l'opérateur vient ouvrir l'organe de fermeture 38 de la seconde extrémité 26. Par exemple, l'opérateur vient déverrouiller l'organe de fermeture. Par un mouvement orienté selon la direction de l'axe longitudinal X dans un sens opposé à celui du flasque proximal 40 de l'enveloppe 12, l'opérateur retire au moins partiellement l'organe de fermeture 38 de la deuxième ouverture 32'. Le retrait de l'organe de fermeture 38 permet l'accès à l'espace intérieur E, et entre autre permet d'avoir accès à la source lumineuse 14 et à son support 16. En l'espèce, le support de source lumineuse comporte la poignée de préhension 92 qui permet le retrait du support de source lumineuse hors de l'espace intérieur E et/ou de translater le support 16 de source lumineuse dans l'espace intérieur dans un sens opposé au flasque proximal 40 selon l'axe longitudinal X. On décrit l'intervention côté opposé au connecteur, c'est-à-dire une intervention par le flasque distal. La translation est donc dans un sens opposé au flasque proximal 40. Le retrait du support 16 de source lumineuse hors de l'espace intérieure E et/ou sa translation dans l'espace intérieur E dans un sens opposé au flasque proximal 40 sensiblement selon l'axe longitudinal X entraine la déconnexion électrique du premier organe de connexion 20 et du deuxième organe de connexion 22 du connecteur 18. Plus précisément, le retrait et/ou la translation dans l'espace intérieur E dans un sens opposé au flasque proximal 40 sensiblement selon l'axe longitudinal X du support de source lumineuse 16 entraine la translation du premier organe de connexion 20 selon l'axe longitudinal X, et par suite du boitier distal 68 selon la direction de l'axe longitudinal X dans un sens opposé à celui du flasque proximal 40. Le premier organe de connexion 20 s'éloigne ainsi du deuxième organe de connexion 22. Aussi, la translation du premier organe de connexion 20 entraine le découplage de son élément de contact électrique 82 et de l'élément de contact électrique 61 du deuxième organe de connexion 22.From a closed position of the
Dans une variante de réalisation, l'organe de fermeture 38 peut être mécaniquement relié en position ouverte à l'enveloppe 12, par exemple par l'intermédiaire d'un câble ou d'une sangle.In an alternative embodiment, the
Dans une variante, par exemple lorsque le flasque distal 36 est non amovible, il est possible, dans une première étape, à partir d'une position fermée du dispositif d'éclairage 10, ou en d'autres termes, en position fermée de l'organe de fermeture 38 sur l'enveloppe 12, l'opérateur vient ouvrir l'organe de fermeture 38 associé à la première extrémité 24. Par exemple, l'opérateur vient déverrouiller l'organe de fermeture 38. Par un mouvement orienté selon la direction de l'axe longitudinal X dans un sens opposé à celui du flasque distal 36 de l'enveloppe 12, l'opérateur retire au moins partiellement l'organe de fermeture 38 de la première ouverture 32. Le retrait au moins partiel de l'organe de fermeture 38 entraine la déconnexion électrique du premier organe de connexion 20 et du deuxième organe de connexion 22 du connecteur 18. Plus précisément, le retrait de l'organe de fermeture 38 de l'ouverture entraine la translation du deuxième organe de connexion 22 selon l'axe longitudinal X, Le deuxième organe de connexion 22 s'éloigne ainsi du premier organe de connexion 20. Aussi, la translation du deuxième organe de connexion 22 entraine le découplage de son élément de contact électrique 82 et de l'élément de contact électrique 61 du deuxième organe de connexion 22.In a variant, for example when the
L'accès au support de source lumineuse est alors possible, en faisant coulisser le support de source lumineuse hors de l'espace intérieur E par l'intermédiaire de la poignée de préhension 92. Le dispositif d'éclairage est ensuite refermé en replaçant le support de source lumineuse dans l'espace intérieur puis en venant refermer l'organe de fermeture 38.Access to the light source support is then possible, by sliding the light source support out of the interior space E via the
On constate qu'il n'est jamais nécessaire de desserrer le presse-étoupe pour une intervention sur le dispositif d'éclairage. Sans cette invention, une opération de desserrage du presse-étoupe est parfois nécessaire avant la fermeture du luminaire : en libérant le câble, l'opérateur peut éloigner le flasque proximal de l'enveloppe du luminaire, et effectuer manuellement l'opération de reconnexion du câble d'alimentation sur le support interne.It is found that it is never necessary to loosen the gland for intervention on the lighting device. Without this invention, a loosening operation of the cable gland is sometimes necessary before closing the luminaire: by releasing the cable, the operator can move the proximal flange away from the luminaire envelope, and manually perform the reconnection operation of the luminaire. power cable on the internal support.
L'opération de reconnexion étant automatique par la présente invention, le presse-étoupe est fermé une fois pour toute lors de l'installation du dispositif d'éclairage, ce qui participe fortement à la garantie de préservation de l'étanchéité.The reconnection operation being automatic by the present invention, the gland is closed once and for all during the installation of the lighting device, which contributes greatly to the guarantee of preservation of the seal.
Le dispositif d'éclairage 10 peut être prévu seul, tel que précédemment décrit ou encore accouplé en série avec un deuxième dispositif d'éclairage du même type.The
Tel qu'illustré sur la
Lorsqu'une intervention, telle qu'une opération de maintenance, par exemple le remplacement de la source lumineuse d'un des dispositifs d'éclairage est réalisée, la déconnexion électrique et éventuellement mécanique, telle que précédemment décrite, du seul dispositif d'éclairage défectueux est nécessaire. Le fait que la déconnexion du luminaire soit automatique lors de son ouverture garantit une intervention, par exemple une opération de maintenance hors tension, même si l'opérateur n'a pas pris le temps de couper l'alimentation de la ligne de luminaire affectée. C'est donc une sécurité supplémentaire lors de la manipulation des luminaires.When an intervention, such as a maintenance operation, for example the replacement of the light source of one of the lighting devices is carried out, the electrical and possibly mechanical disconnection, as previously described, of the single lighting device defective is necessary. The fact that the disconnection of the luminaire is automatic when it is opened guarantees intervention, for example a maintenance operation, even if the operator has not taken the time to cut off the supply of the affected luminaire line. It is therefore an additional security when handling fixtures.
En outre, le présent dispositif a l'avantage de pérenniser l'étanchéité. En effet, puisque le dispositif est accouplé en série à plusieurs autres dispositifs d'éclairage, chacun de ses deux organes de fermeture 38 sont traversés par un câble 50. Lors d'une intervention sur le dispositif, l'un des deux organes de fermeture 38 doit être retiré pour dégager l'ouverture de l'enveloppe et accéder aux organes internes. Le retrait de l'organe de fermeture 38 est facilité par la présence du dispositif de connexion tel que décrit. Une fois la pièce défectueuse remplacée, l'organe de fermeture doit être refermé, ce que facilite également le dispositif objet de la présente invention. Sans cette invention, la reconnexion de l'organe de fermeture doit être effectuée manuellement par l'opérateur, qui pour cela est parfois amené à desserrer le presse-étoupe, pour que le flasque puisse glisser le long du câble et s'éloigner du corps du luminaire. Ceci, dans les systèmes déjà existant menace la pérennité de l'étanchéité, en particulier sachant que l'opérateur n'est pas toujours diligent. Il n'est alors pas garanti que le presse-étoupe soit bien resserré de façon parfaitement étanche à la fermeture. En outre, lorsqu'on desserre le presse-étoupe après plusieurs années de serrage, le câble étant « mordu » (à savoir abimé), la bonne pratique consiste à recouper le câble jusqu'à la partie mordue (ou abimée), et effectuer à nouveau toute l'opération de raccordement effectuée par l'installateur lors de l'installation. Or peu d'opérateurs prennent la peine d'effectuer ces tâches.
Ainsi, le dispositif selon l'invention est particulièrement avantageux et permet de remédier à ces inconvénients.In addition, the present device has the advantage of perpetuating the seal. Indeed, since the device is coupled in series with several other lighting devices, each of its two
Thus, the device according to the invention is particularly advantageous and overcomes these disadvantages.
Claims (10)
- A lighting device (10), comprising:- a light source (14),- a light source support (16), to which the light source (14) is fastened,- a cover (12) that extends longitudinally along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end (24, 26), said cover (12) defining an inside space (E), said light source support (16) and said light source (14) being arranged in the inside space (E), and each of the first and second ends (24, 26) having a respective opening (32, 32'), the light source support (16) being adapted to be moved in part or in full out from the inside space (E) through the said opening (32, 32'),- a closure member (38) for closing at least one of the openings (32, 32') at the first and second ends, the closure member being movable between a closed position in which the closure member (38) closes the opening, and an open position in which the closure member does not close the opening (32, 32'), and- a connector (18) having a first connection member (20) and a second connection member (22),wherein the first connection member (20) is arranged in the inside space (E) and the second connection member (22) is provided on the closure member (38) of the first end (24),
wherein in the closed position of the closure member (38), the first and second connection members (20, 22) are electrically connected together by an electrical contact, and
wherein the electrical contact is a butt contact in the inside space (E) of the cover (12), characterized in that the first connection member (20) comprises a distal container (68), the distal container (68) receiving a distal body (74) and a spring (76), the distal body (74) being movable in translation along an axis parallel to the distal container direction (Xd), the distal body (74), comprising an electrical contact element (82) made up of a plurality of electrical contacts (83), each electrical contact being mounted on internal spring to ensure butt contact. - A lighting device (10) according to claim 1, wherein, in the closed position of the closure member (38), the first and second connection members (20, 22) are also connected to each other mechanically, and wherein the first connection member (20) co-operates with the second connection member (22) with resilient mechanical contact.
- A lighting device (10) according to one of claims 1 and 2, wherein the first and second connection members (20, 22) include magnetic elements.
- A lighting device (10) according to one of claims 1 to 3, further including an electric power supply cable (50) that, in the closed position of the closure member (38), is arranged in part outside the inside space (E) and in part inside the inside space (E), the closure member (38) comprising:- an endplate (40) including an orifice (48) having a cable gland (52), the electric power supply cable (50) passing through the endplate (40) through the cable gland (52), and- a fastener element to which the second connection member (22) is fastened.
- A lighting device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first connection member (20) comprises a distal container (68), a spring (76), and a distal body (74), wherein the distal container (68) extends longitudinally, the spring (76) being housed in the distal container (68) along a spring axis (Xr), one end of the spring being fixed relative to the distal container and the other end bearing against the distal body, wherein the distal body (74) is housed to slide in translation along a distal container axis (Xd) parallel to the spring axis (Xr), and wherein an electrical contact element (82) is housed in the distal body (74).
- A lighting device (10) according to claim 5, wherein the second connection member (22) includes a proximal body (60), and the distal container (68) includes a guide surface for guiding the proximal body (60).
- A lighting device (10) according to claim 6, wherein an electrical contact element (61) is housed in the proximal body (60), the electrical contact element (61) of the proximal body (60) and the electrical contact element (82) of the distal body (74) being adapted to be electrically connected together to form the electrical contact.
- A method of acting on a lighting device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, comprising the following steps:- starting from the closed position of the lighting device (10), electrically disconnecting the first and second connection members (20, 22) by opening the closure member (38) of the first end (24),- removing the light source support (16) from the inside space (E),- taking action on the light source (14) and/or on the light source support (16),- putting the light source support (16) and the light source (14) back into the inside space (E), and- electrically connecting the first and second connection members (20, 22) together by closing the closure member (38).
- A method of acting on a lighting device according to claim 8, further including a step of guiding and of magnetically attracting a second connection member secured to the closure member (38) relative to the first connection member secured to the light source support inside the cover (12).
- A method of acting on a lightning device (10) according to one of claims 1 to 7, comprising the following steps:- starting from the closed position of the lighting device (10), opening the closure member (38) of the second end (26) and electrically disconnecting the first and second connection members (20, 22) by moving the light source support in part or in full out from the inside space (E) through the opening (32, 32') of the second end (26),- taking action on the light source (14) and/or on the light source support (16),- putting the light source support (16) and the light source (14) back into the inside space (E),- electrically connecting the first and second connection members (20, 22) together by putting the light source support (16) and the light source (14) into position in the inside space (E), and- closing the closure member (38) of the second end (26).
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